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Game about virtual pets puts students on fast track to entrepreneurship
University of Utah MBA student Tim Cooley wanted to find a way to make exercise more fun. He started with a simple question: What if walking a pet —even a virtual pet —could be made into a game? With help from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the David Eccles School of Business, he and a team of other students joined forces to do just that. They created StepPets, a game where players compete with pets they earn by walking and increasing their fitness goals each day. Earlier this month, Cooley, along with Topher Nadauld, Binoy Mohanty — who both were Entertainment Arts and Engineering graduate students at the U — and Eleora Nelson, a local Salt Lake City artist, watched as their creation hit the ITunes store. After raising more than $10,000 through the U's Get Seeded and Bench-to-Bedside programs, they were given $20,000 from Zions Bank to take the company to the next level. This month, StepPets, through its parent company Random Breakfast, launched in the Apple App Store. The students are available for interviews about their product and their journey to becoming young business owners.
Tim Cooley |Phone:619-301-9180 | Email: tim@randombreakfast.com
It's no secret that for many, the holiday shopping season starts well before the turkey and mashed potatoes ever hit the Thanksgiving table. Holiday sales are advertised earlier each year, with many retail stores announcing this week that they will open on Thanksgiving to get a jumpstart on the holiday shopping tradition known as Black Friday. Will consumers be able to shell out as much from their pockets as previous holiday seasons? How does the holiday shopping season impact the economy overall? What impact does it have when stores like REI and Nordstrom make pointed remarks about staying closed on Thanksgiving? James Wood, Ivory Boyer Senior Fellow at the U's Policy Institute and David Eccles School of Business, can speak to retail sales data and the forecast for the economy as the holiday season gears up.
Phone: 801-581-7165 | Email: jim.wood@utah.edu
S.J Quinney's Amos Guiora to speak at Utah Global Forum on Aug. 26
Law professor Amos Guiora, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and Sen. Jeff Flake (R. Az.) will speak at the Utah Global Forum, which will facilitate a dialogue on how businesses can expand beyond local borders and develop a strategy of expansion into the global marketplace through importing opportunities and service exports. The program brings together experts from across industry, all with a single objective: move Utah businesses to the global business stage to meet the challenges of today's business environment.
Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Template, 9:45 a.m.
World Cup – U grad develops soccer cleats; new venue for student entrepreneurs will help foster similar innovations
After receiving support and guidance from the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute at the U, MBA graduate Cam Cameron started a company designing high-quality and performance soccer cleats at a fraction of the price of name brands. Cameron and his ambassadors travel the world donating soccer cleats and supporting the growth of soccer. They focus on supporting and developing institutions and players most in need so that anyone who wants to play soccer has the opportunity. Students like Cameron will soon have a new venue to spark creativity and entrepreneurship in 2016, when the new Lassonde Studios debuts on the U's campus. Lassonde Studios will be a place for young visionaries to have an around-the-clock environment to bounce ideas off of others who also are working through plans that may one day become the next cutting-edge technology. The 160,000-square-foot Lassonde Studios will have a 20,000-square-foot garage on the main floor of the residence hall, complete with 3-D printers, laser cutters, prototyping tools and company launch space. Above will be four floors of housing, with students allowed to choose between pods, lofts and traditional rooms. The U is currently in the midst of recruiting the 400 best students nationwide who will comprise the first class of students to live in the unique environment. Contact Thad Kelling for more information.
Phone: 801-587-8811 | Email: thad.kelling@utah.edu
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Hiya guys! It's just another day the land of polish as we prep our wallets for Polish Pickup next week. This month the theme is Across the Universe and so far it's knocking my socks right off. All the interpretations are so unique and it gives a glimpse of the creativity behind a maker. I always think 'oh next month can't possibly make me spend more than I did this month' and somehow it does, haha. Though I know I'm not the only one who is in the same boat so that makes me feel much better! For today I'm sharing swatches for Space Pants by Sassy Pants Polish, which is the April contribution to the Polish Pickup Collaboration. This one ended up being my husbands favorite and now he wants me to wear for every date night. Gotta love a man who appreciates a beautiful polish. Let's go ahead and get right into the swatches!
Space Pants by Sassy Pants Polish will be available for purchase through the Polish Pickup Shop Friday, April 6th at 11AM EST through April 9th. The full-size 15mL shade will retail for $12 each and there is a cap this month at 100 bottles.
If you're not familiar with the concept, the Polish Pickup offers a fun, interactive experience that allows you to submit theme ideas, vote for your favorite theme, and selectively purchase your favorite polishes every month. As I mentioned before, the theme that was voted for April is Across the Universe. This month Angie found her inspiration in one of her favorite Saturday Night Live skits, Mafia Meeting. It's a confrontation between mobsters interrupted by a singer's (Peter Dinklage) performance about his "Space Pants" and features Gwen Stefani.
Space Pants can be described as a black scattered holographic polish loaded with various holographic pigments, micro glitters and shreds. Also features a sprinkling of larger silver holographic hex glitters. As soon as I saw this shade all I could think about is very sparkly pants and then the name hit me. I was literally and very audibly shook, haha. Photos cannot begin to capture all the sparkle, this is truly a gorgeous shade and one of my favorite blacks in my collection.
The formula has a very sheer application that builds up easily for full coverage. Consistency wise it leans on the thick side due to all the glitters in the base, but it's manageable and I didn't feel the need to add thinner. There are plenty of glitters per brush stroke that disperse evenly across the nail. There is no need for fishing or placement, not even for the larger hex glitters. It dries down textured due to all the glitters, but it smooths out perfectly after a thick layer of topcoat. Shown in two to three coats and sealed with a glossy topcoat.
To recap, Space Pants by Sassy Pants Polish will be available for purchase through the Polish Pickup Shop Friday, April 6th at 11AM EST through April 9th. The full-size 15mL shade will retail for $12 each and there is a cap this month at 100 bottles.


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Q: Would nearest point using Geodesic distance and nearest point using Haversine distance be the same point? I have a point A and trying to find the nearest point to A in a list of points (B, C, D).
I could use knn with haversine metrics and get the nearest point like this:
knn = NearestNeighbors(n_neighbors=1, metric='haversine')

knn.fit(df['lat', 'lon'])

dist, idx = knn.kneighbors([(35.9157825, -79.0826045)])

However, I'm not sure if this point df.loc[idx] will always be the same point i'd get if I calculate distance using geodesic?
knn is very fast compared to having to calculate geodesic distance for all the points in my list. So I would love to use knn if the nearest point would always be the same.

A: For sure, "closest" will return different points, in general, for
great-circle (what you call haversine) and geodesic distances.  For a
specific example, consider the set of points {A, B} where the positions
(lat, lon) are: A = (10.03°, 0°); B = (0°, 10°).  The
point P = (0°, 0°) is closest to B according to the great-circle
distance, but is closest to A according to the geodesic distance (for the WGS84 ellipsoid).
GeographicLib (written by me)
offers a
NearestNeighbor
class which implements a
vantage-point tree,
which is an efficient method of finding the nearest neighbor in any
metric space.  (Geodesic distance defines a metric space.)  There's a python implementation of vantage-point
trees available here.

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Q: How to proper configure "Go Build" and what are the differences between Run Kind I am new to Go language and also to the IDE GoLand so I am sorry if this is very basic.
I am currently trying to configure Run Kind for package for all my files, the problem is I cannot seem to get the configuration straight, I get this error:

"can't load package: package Course: unknown import path "Course": cannot find module providing package Course"

My GOROOT is the standard in C: and GOPATH is in my directory of workplace with the folders: scr, bin and pkg. Inside scr is course folder with training files for Go.
I have tried to google every option on how to properly configure the go Build configuration, I might be missing to install packages not sure to be honest, I have installed the gotools and everything from golang.org, and tried following the guide from GoLand in JetBrains but no luck in properly configuring package, or Dir options.
I can create a go Build for each file using Run Kind: File, but I want to create one for all the files inside the folder not one each time I want to run one.
Also I have no idea what -i in Go tool arguments means.

A: I believe what you need to do is simply enable go module integration. Find the setting at File | Settings | Go | Go Modules (vgo). In that panel also make sure Vgo executable is set to your Project SDK. If it's still not working, enabling the vendor experiment option at File | Settings | Go | Build Tags & Vendoring may help. Be sure your project specific settings aren't overriding these values as well.


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She has previous served as the Community Coordinator for The Delta Project of 200K More Reasons and Wesley Foundation Director at Arkansas State University. As an ordained deacon in the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church, she equips congregations to reach out to their community. She also serves St. James United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff.
Sam is an alum of Project Transformation in North Texas and Tennessee. PT is where she first discerned a call to ministry and she longs to help young adults in Arkansas discern their calling through the program.
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Rev. Wimbish brings to Project Transformation a desire to see the lives of youth, young adults, and communities changed and focused on the Gospel of Christ embodied through service. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, fishing, mentoring young women, and creating opportunities for fun and fellowship.
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I love Fair Isle knitting; I always have enjoyed the interplay of colours. But I love it even more now that I have learned two key tips that have really finessed my projects.
First of all, it's okay to float more than 3 stitches in fact I float up to 9 or 10 and, counter intuitively, my tension is so much more even.
With some yarns you might catch the floats but a good old Shetland yarn isn't a problem. I recently finished Kate Davies' Rams and Yowes and long floats have made the back as exciting as the front – you can really see the pattern.
Then I learned to steek thanks to a Masterclass in The Knitter and various tutorials on You Tube. I was very nervous at first but reasoned that the knitting wouldn't go anywhere as long as I had anchored it properly as I had learned. I designed some mug cosies for myself so I could practise the technique before cutting a larger piece and potentially having a disaster.
As exciting as learning these two things were, nothing can compare to the book I have just finished by Mary Jane Mucklestone – 200 Fair Isle Designs. You may know Mary Jane from Ravelry or Twist Collective where you can find her beautiful designs.
The book is mainly a directory of Fair Isle designs but it gives an interesting account of some of the history and the different techniques used as well as exploring how to put colours together in your own Fair Isle. How many times have you wanted to re-colour a design but not known where to start or had the confidence to play with colour? Mary Jane takes you through harmonious colour choices and helps you to understand how colours balance each other.
For me what really sets this book apart is the directory itself. Each design is shown both as a chart (in colour with different colourways, or black and white) and as a knitted sample. The latter isn't just a few stitches to "give you an idea' but is a glorious, wide strip so you can really get a sense of how the pattern and colours work.
Mary Jane has so inspired me that I can't wait to design a new hat for my husband or put together some of these patterns in a cowl. As you can see I have already started playing.
If you would like to get your hands on a copy of this wonderful book Search Press has kindly offered us a special discount of £2 off the retail price of £14.99 with free P&P. All you need to do is call 01892 510850 mentioning this blog.


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Pirate Galaxy
Browser-based 3D action MMOG gets commercial launch.
Hamburg, April 22nd 2009 – gamigo, one of Europe's leading MMOG publishers is excited to announce the commercial launch of our latest game: Pirate Galaxy. This unique 3D action MMOG can be played entirely in your browser – you can support mankind in your epic battle against the MANTIS menace on practically any PC, no special software required! As with all other games in gamigo's diverse and growing portfolio, Pirate Galaxy is completely free to play! No download or subscription costs! To play, all you need do is go to www.pirategalaxy.com, register and start your engines…
Become a Space Pirate
In the outer realms of our universe, humanity is plunged into a fierce battle against the MANTIS. The only person standing in the way of complete annihilation is you. You will be tasked with destroying enemy ships, harvesting power crystals and discovering MANTIS blueprints to help both you and your species in the war effort. As the game progresses, you can upgrade your ship's capabilities as well as give it a personal touch. The missions form a story that takes you on a truly fantastic odyssey across many worlds and star systems.
As you earn the right to upgrade and replace your ship, you still need to consider what kind of player you want to be… Some ships are faster, others are more manoeuvrable – of course you could always choose simple, brutish firepower. Your task will be to work out what is the best combination to survive on the battlefield. Each of these ships can be personalised in millions of ways – a multitude of designs and colour schemes, as well as some special equipment, can be bought from our item shop.
Even as we release the game, we're already working on expanding gameplay. "Gemini", a brand new star system is in development and will be released soon. We're working on some exciting new adventures and carefully crafted planets; players that want to test this new system can go to http://pirate-galaxy-forum.gamigo.com/ for details on how to be part of the exciting next chapter of Pirate Galaxy a little early…
Real-time Action in the Browser
Pirate Galaxy offers full screen 3D gameplay with spectacular battles and an imaginative storyline. But best of all, it can be played on almost every single PC with an internet connection – no special software needed. Once registered, just go to www.pirategalaxy.com and click on Play Now – could it be any simpler? Add to this, the game's community features – clan wars and a squadron system and we can guarantee you'll get hooked! Fight together against the MANTIS, fight against other human factions – or simply be a pirate and take on everyone!
"Players were amazed with the game when it was still in beta", says Elmar Kofler, Junior Product Manager for Pirate Galaxy. "We're happy that we can now take this game out of beta and offer it to the wider community along with a great deal of brand-new content."
The official website is www.pirategalaxy.com. Simply register, then play!
Pirate Galaxy introduces a new era of browser-games and offers a fantastic Science-Fiction-Online-World to the gamers. The game can be played via a clientprogram, or directly in a web-browser from almost any PC. In both cases players are able to navigate their spaceships through a high-resolution 3D-ambience.
In Pirate Galaxy the player immerges into a Science-Fiction-World, where the galaxy is controlled by maleficent aliens, called MANTIS. The player takes control of a spaceship and takes his fate into his own hands. Along with thousands of other onlinepirates, players will fight with aliens, hunt for worthwhile treasures and reconquer the despoiled colonies.
• detailed 3D-Graphic within the browser
• exciting real-time-fights in PVE and PVP-Modes
• spaceships can be adjusted individually
• motivating role-playing-elements
• a huge game universe with hundreds of planets and innumerable quests
• easy and simple navigation
• comprehensible user interface
• free to play – no payments, no monthly fees
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Q: How to repeat a pandas data frame column x amount of times? If I have a Pandas Dataframe like this:
    A
 1  8
 2  9
 3  7
 4  2

How do I repeat it x number of times? For example, if I wanted to repeat it 3 times I would get something like this:
    A  B  C  D
 1  8  8  8  8
 2  9  9  9  9
 3  7  7  7  7
 4  2  2  2  2

A: Use concat:
n = 3
pd.concat([df] * (n+1), axis=1, ignore_index=True)

   0  1  2  3
1  8  8  8  8
2  9  9  9  9
3  7  7  7  7
4  2  2  2  2

If you want the columns renamed, use rename:
(pd.concat([df] * (n+1), axis=1, ignore_index=True)
   .rename(lambda x: chr(ord('A')+x), axis=1))

   A  B  C  D
1  8  8  8  8
2  9  9  9  9
3  7  7  7  7
4  2  2  2  2

A: You can use Numpy to repeat the values and reconstruct the dataframe.
n = 3
pd.DataFrame(np.tile(df.values, n + 1), columns = df.columns.tolist()+list('BCD'))

    A   B   C   D
0   8   8   8   8
1   9   9   9   9
2   7   7   7   7
3   2   2   2   2

A: You can use concat like @coldspeed did.
Or you can set them manually.
df['B'] = df.A
df['C'] = df.A
df['D'] = df.A
print(df)

   A  B  C  D
1  8  8  8  8
2  9  9  9  9
3  7  7  7  7
4  2  2  2  2


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Alumni Spotlight: Corey Rockwell, IE 1998, Flagging Down His Soccer Dreams
Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 8, 2014
Corey Rockwell, IE 1998, who has spent 10 years working for Major League Soccer in the United States, attended this summer's World Cup as a spectator. He describes his World Cup experience as the trip of a lifetime.
Corey Rockwell, IE 1998, who has spent 10 years working for Major League Soccer in the United States, attended this summer's World Cup as a spectator. While Rockwell describes his World Cup experience as the trip of a lifetime, he also couldn't have anticipated some of the situations he found himself in.
Corey Rockwell, IE 1998, attended this summer's World Cup as a spectator—and that suited him just fine. Though he would have loved to officiate games at soccer's biggest event, after 10 years working for Major League Soccer in the United States, he thought going as a fan would be far less stressful. Then he got to Brazil.
While Rockwell describes his World Cup experience as the trip of a lifetime, he also couldn't have anticipated some of the situations he found himself in. On the day of the USA-Germany match, for instance, heavy flooding had washed out all the roads leading to the stadium, and taxis refused to drive them. To make it to the match, Rockwell and his friends had to take two trains and a bus, then they had to walk in a downpour for about two hours.
Yes, he's that passionate about soccer.
Growing up, Rockwell played soccer constantly and followed its professional ranks as closely as he could living in the U.S. As a Tech freshman in 1992, he joined the Institute's club soccer team. But soon, Rockwell realized he "needed to start paying for college" and also focus more on his engineering coursework.
That's when he turned to refereeing.
While still in college, Rockwell began officiating at the collegiate level, eventually working his way up to refereeing ACC tournaments. By the time he earned his degree in 1998, Rockwell had officiated the NCAA men's soccer Sweet 16 and began to see refereeing as more than a source of income.
"It was a way to still participate in soccer, and a way to do it more fully than I ever imagined," Rockwell says.
Eventually, Rockwell began looking around for more officiating opportunities. As he neared the completion of his degree, Rockwell started transitioning from the college circuit to the USA Soccer FIFA system.
The switch was far from glamorous: traveling long hours to referee small tournaments in neighboring states, often for very little pay. And the work was year-round, while college soccer is structured in a less-demanding, three-month system. Even so, Rockwell loved the experience.
Meanwhile, he landed a full-time job as an industrial engineer with the Clorox Company in Atlanta. The opportunities opening up in his career might have offered some incentive to focus on engineering alone, but Rockwell continued to chase his passion.
It wasn't until 2004—six years after graduating Tech—that Rockwell caught what he calls his "big break." He was working a soccer tournament in Minnesota when someone within the professional refereeing system approached him with some good news.
"I was told I had a chance to do Major League Soccer," Rockwell says. "That's when I started really concentrating, trying to make it to the next level."
Rockwell stuck to a strict workout regimen, and he continued burning his vacation days with Clorox to work various tournaments and matches across the country. The commitment paid off: In 2005, Rockwell qualified to be a MLS referee and he's been officiating at that level ever since.
As his soccer refereeing dreams took flight, Rockwell's career at Clorox bloomed. He received a series of promotions that elevated him from engineering to management.
Even as his day job responsibilities have increased, Rockwell maintains a busy schedule with MLS. He typically works MLS matches on three weekends out of every month during the season, with some Wednesday night matches mixed in. The engineer said the logistics can be tough, but he's found a way to make it work.
"I'm always honest about my schedule," Rockwell says. "I can't call in sick and show up on ESPN that night."
The physical demands of officiating have also increased as he's moved up. According to Rockwell, all USA Soccer FIFA officials have to wear Polar brand sport watches that record their heart rate data and workout regimens. This data has to be downloaded and sent to FIFA on a regular basis to ensure officials remain in top shape. If officials fail to meet certain minimum standards, they are ineligible to officiate the matches.
Rockwell doesn't just meet the standards set by FIFA—he excels. In 2011, he was named the top assistant referee in Major League Soccer. His resume is strong enough that Rockwell could pursue eligibility to referee at a future World Cup, but the engineer says he's unlikely to take that step.
Just to be considered to officiate at a World Cup, referees must first endure intensive training and testing, as well as work various tournaments around the globe. Rockwell said he knows of one World Cup ref who had to go to Nigeria for five weeks to work at under-20 tournaments, and afterward had to complete a fitness test in Trinidad.
"I don't think my job would let me take off five weeks several times a year," he says. "And in fairness, it isn't something I've asked for, either."
While the World Cup is not on his radar, Rockwell still hopes to take part in the next World Cup qualifying process, which wouldn't require the same training or time commitment as a full tournament.
Regardless, Rockwell believes he's in the perfect work environment to continue living his dream as a soccer official. Germany-based Henkel acquired Rockwell's division from Clorox in 2003, and Rockwell currently works as the Regional Head of Corporate Audit for North and Latin America. Over the summer, everyone in Henkel's U.S. offices was carefully watching each Germany match leading up to the team's World Cup victory.
"Luckily, a lot of the people I report to are soccer fans," Rockwell says. "They encouraged us to watch the games when Germany was playing, even though many of us were rooting for Team USA."
This article first appeared in the Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine Volume 90, No. 3 2014.
H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)
corey rockwell, isye, major league soccer, soccer, world cup
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A fast electronic fuse designed to operate on 230V AC with an adjustable trip current.
When the current through the load exceeds a level determined by the position of the wiper on the 1k wire-wound pot, this circuit cuts off the load immediately. If S1 is open, the range is approximately 300-650 mA, and 0.8-2A when it is closed.
The key variable in the operation of the fuse is the voltage drop across the power resistor(s) which are connected in series with the load. This voltage drop is directly proportional to the current the load draws. When this current is low, the voltage across the resistors is also small and cannot trigger T1. At the same time the gate of T2 is fed from a little power supply built around a negative voltage regulator. T2 is conducting and the load is on.
If the current through the load then gets too high, so that the voltage created across the resistor(s) can trigger the gate of T1 through the 330R resistor and the pot: T1 starts to conduct, swiftly taking away all the current from the gate of T2. The voltage drop across T1 (MT1-MT2) will then be only 0.7 V and T2 will be firmly off. T1 stays this way all until the momentary (normally closed, "push-to-break") Reset push-button is pressed: this causes the current through T1 to drop below the hold level and forces this triac to turn off. Releasing the Reset button re-enables the current flow to and through the gate of T2, switching it on.
The output AC voltage will be 1-5 volts below the input level, depending on the load. Varistors are 250V AC. Pay attention to the "reverse" polarities of the electrolytic capacitor and the diodes before the 7906.
DANGER! This circuit connects directly to 220-230V AC which can be lethal! Please do not attempt to build any of the circuits/projects unless you have the expertise, skill and concentration that will help you avoid an injury. Please see Disclaimer on this site.


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Get Prepared For Huge 150 Ft Ferris Wheel Of San Francisco Approaching This Year
This bit of information will put together all adventure fans happy and thrilled. San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is getting ready for an impressive 150 ft high Ferris wheel on the occasion of its 150th birthday. Thus, this year, on April 4, the prominent park will roll 150 years old, the day it was launched.
Not only the beautiful park, but the whole town rejoices the day with colorful events and amusing actions. This year is going to be additionally special thanks to the 150 ft high, an illuminated observation wheel that will be observed revolving in the Music Concourse Pavilion, right in the center of the park. The nearby attractions in the park incorporate the California Academy of Sciences and Japanese Tea Garden.
The large-ish Ferris wheel, which will go up to about the stature of the deYoung Museum's observation tower, was announced this week by Mayor London Breed ahead of the park's sesquicentennial festivity which is happening on April 4, 2020. It will be the 1st time that the park has a Ferris wheel since the Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 when a 120-foot wheel was put up — as Curbed tells us.
This wheel will rise on one side of the Music Concourse, opposite the bandshell, between the deYoung and the Academy of Sciences. Twelve-minute rides will be free on April 4, but after that, they will cost $18 a pop — $12 for children and seniors. The cabins will be temperature-controlled and hold six passengers. And the wheel will keep revolving all year long (and beyond?) as part of continuing celebrations of the park's anniversary.
Golden Gate Park was built in the late 1860s and officially opened on April 4, 1870. April 4, 2020, will officially be Community Day in the park, with more events and attractions to be announced. You can learn more about the park's 150-year celebrations at this website.
As Curbed notes, this Ferris wheel is dwarfed by a proposal for a 700-foot observation wheel on the Embarcadero to rival Las Vegas's High Roller wheel — currently the world's largest at 550 feet — and Ain Dubai's 689-foot wheel that's currently under construction. The Golden Gate Flyer, if it ever gets built, would spin along SF's waterfront carrying forty luxury, state-of-the-art cabins that would hold 36 people each, some of which would hold dining tables that seat eight or cocktail bars for private events.
About the impressive Ferris wheel
There will be thirty-six cars in the wheel, and one can have room for six people. These climate-controlled cars will offer fascinating views of the city and will even operate on a densely foggy day or a very sunny day! The entire thing is about views that will extend from the ocean to downtown San Francisco.
History of massive wheels in Golden Gate Park
This is not the 1st time that the Golden Gate Park will feature a giant Ferris wheel as about a 100 years ago, the park played host to a 120 ft Ferris Wheel. It soon became a major tourist attraction during the 1894 Midwinter International Exposition. The fame of the wheel became the main reason for the development of Golden Gate Park, and today, the park stands proudly and firmly. Since then, it has been a main tourist attraction in the city.
Let's talk about the views
So the full point of the wheel is the views! When the fog cooperates, visitors will get an opportunity to observe the expansive stretch of the Pacific Ocean (west), the mouth of San Francisco Bay (north), downtown San Francisco (east), and top views of the Golden Gate Park.
If one pays concentration, they could also see the gorgeous pyramidal Transamerica building plus the Point Bonita lighthouse. The top of the Golden Gate Bridge peeking over the thick forest can also be observed from here.
The Ferris wheel will be initiated on April 4, 2020, and will be serviceable till March 1, 2021. One will have to compensate $18 or $12 for seniors and kids below 13 for a twelve-minute ride on this huge wheel. However, the rides will be totally free on April 4.
While remarkable in its own right and very much welcome to the city's most notable green space—Golden Gate Park could certainly benefit from a few more pompous attractions—the observation wheel's 150 feet pales in contrast to the 700-foot whopper proposed last year for the town. At seven hundred feet in diameter and 728 feet in total height, the Golden Gate Flyer would have been taller than the 550-foot High Roller (at present the world's tallest Ferris wheel).
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Provocative passages on deification abound in St. Augustine of Hippo. He relies on the term deification far more than other Latin fathers do. Even more important, the reality of the deified life runs throughout every major aspect of Augustine's presentation of Christianity. By tracing how deification and related metaphors appear throughout Augustine's writings, David Vincent Meconi corrects generations of faulty readings on this crucial patristic theme. For Augustine, the Christian life is essentially an incorporation of the elect into the very person of Christ, forming his mystical body inchoately now in via and perfectly in patria. This is the whole Christ, the totus Christus, where Christ and Christian become one through the charity of the Holy Spirit and the church's sacraments that elevate and enable men and women to participate in God's own life. This work opens by showing how the metaphysics of deification are set in principio, as all creation is an imitation of the Logos. Among all creatures, though, the human person alone bears the imago Dei, and emerges as the one called to appropriate God's life freely. For this purpose, the Son becomes human. By treating Augustine's passages on deification both chronologically and constructively, Meconi situates Augustine in a long chorus of Christian pastors and theologians who understand the essence of Christianity as the human person's total and transformative union with God.


Last week, my husband fainted while urinating. His doctor said he might have micturition syncope. What causes this, and what can he do about it?
Answer From Phillip A. Low, M.D.
The exact cause of micturition syncope isn't fully understood. But it may be related to opening (vasodilation) of the blood vessels that occurs when getting up and standing at the toilet or that occurs at the rapid emptying of a full bladder. This is thought to result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.
Micturition syncope is uncommon and should be evaluated by a doctor because it may indicate an underlying medical condition. Prevention of micturition syncope depends on recognizing the factors that contribute to micturition syncope and avoiding them.
As much as possible, ensuring the floor from your bed to the bathroom is carpeted or padded also is a good strategy for avoiding injury from a potential fall.
Ropper AH, et al. Faintness and syncope. In: Adams & Victor's Principles of Neurology. 10th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2014. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed March 28, 2017.
AskMayoExpert. Syncope (adult). Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2016.
Aminoff MJ, et al. Seizures and Syncope. In: Clinical Neurology. 8th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2012. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed March 28, 2017.
Benditt D. Reflex syncope in adults: Clinical presentation and diagnostic evaluation. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed March 28, 2017.


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Fyfe, 15, laps up hard work in search of dream
Bridget LacyThe West Australian
Tue, 9 April 2013 9:22AM
You get the feeling 15-year-old schoolboy Damian Fyfe is destined for big things.
The swimmer juggles study as a Year 11 student at St Stephen's in Duncraig with training nine times a week and speaks with a maturity beyond his years.
He was the sole WA representative at the Australian Youth Olympic Festival late last year on the back of breaking the Australian 100m butterfly record for his age group at the Australian Age Championships in April.
Fyfe is one of WA's best hopes at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide and last night clinched silver in the 200m backstroke final.
He is set to swim today in the 200m butterfly and will also compete in the 100m butterfly and the 200m and 400m freestyle.
He is rated No.1 in the country in three of those events, but Fyfe is not getting ahead of himself.
"I am feeling good for it and just hoping I can give it my best shot in all of those events," he said.
The Perth City swimmer got serious about the sport four years ago and has dreams of the Olympics.
"I would really hope so but I have just got to stay focused and keep looking at present goals," he said.
Fyfe admits he has a heavy work-load with several events.
"I am just trying to keep a really broad range of what I can do," he said.
Perth-based sprinter Yolane Kukla, 17, last night won gold in the 50m freestyle in 25.14sec.
Robert Evans of Peel Aquatic took silver in the 100m breaststroke for boys aged 17 and 18.
Fellow WA teenage rising stars Tamsin Cook, Grace Hull, Braga Verhage, Alex Milligan and Ella Cossill are also strong chances.


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Great review Smartq V7
About this device on Habré already wrote . But first, somehow casually, and secondly, it was then about old (relative to the present) firmware of the device.
I have been using the gadget for more than 2 months and I can fully describe all its advantages and disadvantages. So, let's begin.
Technical specifications of the device have not changed - this is:
7-inch resistive screen, with a resolution of 800x480;
Built-in Bluetooth 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, USB Host / OTG;
Chipset Telechips TCC8900 with a TCC8901 processor operating at a frequency of 600 megahertz, 256MB DDRII, 2GB of non-volatile memory;
HDMI, composite, 3.5 mm outputs, built-in microphone, SDHC card reader;
Li-Pol battery at 4500 mAH;
Dimensions: 200x120x24, 480 grams;
The device works under three operating systems, current versions for today:
Android 2.1 V2 - multilanguage, incl. and Russian;
Ubuntu Linux 5.5 - English;
Windows CE 6 - English version (it used to be Chinese);
Also, since the transition to the UBIFS file system for Android, the main boot loader has been changed (offering a choice of operating system). New devices are delivered immediately with it, for old ones it is proposed to download a set of utilities that update the bootloader. It is very simple to distinguish a new loader from an old one: the old one has a light blue background, the new one has a dark purple one. However, everything is in order.
The device is quite economical: in the box you will find the SmartQ V7 itself, an adapter with a flat plug, an HDMI Male-To-Male cable, and instructions in Chinese.
I also additionally bought a protective film on the screen.
The plastic is pleasant to the touch, slightly rough at the back, thanks to which the device lies well and comfortably in the hands. There are no backlashes or squeaks, the tablet feels completely monolithic. The screen is slightly recessed into the front panel, as for me it is a big plus, because allows you to put the device "face down" on the table without fear of leaving a scratch. In general, the build quality is not satisfactory.
There are six hardware buttons on the device (not including reset) - three on the front panel and three more on top. The buttons change their functionality depending on the operating system and are therefore decorated with "neutral" icons that do not show a specific action.
In the case of the Android OS, the buttons on the front panel are: go to the top menu level or "step back" in the browser ("+" button), exit to the main menu or return to the desktop ("-" button), call the context menu or the main menu on the desktop (button with squares).
Behind the device is not flat, but slightly rounded, on the back side there are embossed grilles hiding the speakers, and a stand for installing the device vertically.
The stand itself seems very flimsy, made of thin plastic, but it performs its main function normally and is not going to break.
The top three buttons are the volume control / page turning in FBReader and the on / off / sleep button (for all OS). Nearby is a microphone jack.
On the side is the headphone output, it's a composite video output, HDMI output, USB 2.0 port and a charger connector.
Bottom - a reset button and a slot for the stylus. Personally, I find it much more convenient to poke a screen with a stylus than with fingers, at least because the screen does not get dirty. Many complained about the "insensitive" touchscreen, but I do not see such a problem, perhaps it was about earlier versions of the device.
When you turn on the device, the main bootloader window will appear, prompting you to select an operating system:
This is how the old bootloader looked, but the new one:
A full load of any OS takes less than a minute, Android starts faster.
Further, I will shift my review towards the operation of Android 2.1 on this device and here's why.
Windows CE, even the most "new" and non-Chinese, is still a long-obsolete OS. It is used mainly for navigation (yes, you can connect GPS via Bluetooth to SmartQ V7, roll up some iGo on Windows CE and get a car navigator with a record large screen) and play old toy ports (for example, you've recently played old Heroes of M & M) ).
Judging by the large and friendly community of SmartQ-linux coders, the presence of Russian adapted assemblies, as well as the development of their own Linux-firmware completely, this system appealed to many, but I personally found Ubuntu out of the box slowed down and not adapted for small screens (say, work in a text editor with a virtual keyboard enabled it is very inconvenient due to the fact that the keyboard, window title and all editor toolbars occupy 4/5 of the screen).
But many people like this OS, they use it and actively develop it.
I chose Android and use it as the main OS. This will be my story.
Android is most similar to a system that is ready to work out of the box, although of course a number of minor and not very edits are necessary.
The firmware that comes with the device had an English-language interface by default, but after flashing and installing updated versions, Android starts with the Chinese language by default. This annoying mistake was first introduced into a stupor, but after a brief googling, there was a manual describing how to switch the system language to Russian :)
Screen orientation is switched by a special utility, portrait or landscape - everyone chooses himself. The device is not equipped with a G-sensor, the craftsmen soldered it themselves and forced to work under Linux, but I did not see such projects under Android, and I never felt the need for a G-sensor.
The second (after installing the Russian language) fix was the reduction in the size of system fonts, windows and messages. By default, the Android interface is quite large, I would say too, but this option can be freely configured by changing the configuration file.
Next, Android just needs to root to get the ability to make other changes. The way to get root on Android has been around for a long time, described and documented by me step by step .
Along with the firmware comes the official Android Market application, but to make it work, you need a short but intense dance with a tambourine. In short - you need to get a unique androidID for your Google account on the Android emulator, and flash it into your device. Step by step instructions also exist .
Further "tuning" comes down to installing the Russian keyboard (I recommend RuKeyboard, since only it fully supports the Russian layout of the hardware USB keyboard), the removal of Chinese software (there is not much of it, but there is) and the telephone part (Phone.apk and TelephonyProvider.apk - not make sense on the tablet, but they put the battery in the background), and install the software you need.
I limited myself to a launcher (Launcher Pro), a browser (SkyFire), a book reader (FBReader), video (Act 1) and audio (Meridian) players, a text editor, an ICQ client and a number of other utilities (task manager, backup, utilities for YouTube and streaming video).
Desktop with Launcher Pro and included animated wallpapers.
After all the manipulations (and before them, to be honest), the device works nicely-quickly, plays all the videos that came to hand (up to 2.4 GB DivX rips, Xvid, MPEG-4, and 720p MKV (AC3, H. 254) films). Video 1080p is also played, but with some brakes, it is quite possible it is treated by the selection of the player, but I see no reason to watch 1080p on a 7-inch screen, the poet did not deal with this issue.
Composite and HDMI outputs work, although composite gives a slightly "green" and blurred picture to the big screen, but via an HDMI connection it is quite possible to watch movies from the device on the TV. Again, the video goes without brakes and freezes.
USB port is not buggy in the new firmware. Understands all the flash drives that were found, keyboard, mouse, 3G-modem (Huawei e1550 and some other modems of this manufacturer work for sure, but in general - not all 3G modem models are supported, but it is possible to set up a connection with a mobile phone via Bluetooth and use its as a modem).
Program menu.
The browser is fast, supports Java scripts and Ajax, flash video is automatically sent to a separate player (YouTube.apk or a player selected by the user). With Youtube RolleMod Downloader, videos from this service can not only be watched but also saved to an SD card.
Browser.
Browser kindly offers to view the embedded video on the page.
Audio player (Meridian) plays mp3, ogg, 3gp. Able to work with tags and play in the background. As for me - the best choice player. Headphone sound is very good, clean and noise free. Built-in speakers provide a good loud stereo, enough to watch movies.
Books are read through FBReader, look great, scroll quickly. PDF Viewer - via Documents to Go or Adobe Reader for Android. Both perfectly draws PDF, works correctly with Cyrillic and does not slow down, which is important.
FBReader in fullscreen mode.
PDF (scanned book) open Abode Reader.
Fragmented PDF slice.
Some DJVu-Droid was found for Djvu, but it slows down quite unpleasantly, maybe in another browser it will be more fun.
Video player TV-Rip 700 Mb.
Video player HDTV-Rip, MKV H.264.
The latest firmware also fixed the problems of Wi-Fi, now the connection is stable and does not break.
Let's summarize the advantages of Android and go to the disadvantages:
The system loads and runs fast;
The effects of the transition between the windows are smooth and beautiful;
You can make the Android Market work;
High-quality Russian interface, plug-in Russian input, support for hardware keyboard;
Most movie formats are played out of the box, the video does not slow down;
Good sound quality, there is a convenient player;
Browser - fast, read PDF and regular books - convenient, streaming video works well;
You can connect a 3G modem (not everyone), use a mobile as a modem (almost everything), a stable Wi-Fi connection;
The manufacturer often updates the firmware, promises support for Android 2.2, there are many amateur builds and firmware, as well as tools that allow you to modify or assemble your firmware.
Of course, not everything is so perfect on Android, there are drawbacks :
Until now, the built-in microphone is not working (either on Skype, not in notes, anywhere, although it definitely is soldered);
In the new firmware there is a glitch with a sleeping mode - sometimes the device does not come out of it and you have to reboot it with a reset (there are a number of drugs against this glitch and there is hope that this will be fixed in the next firmware);
Untrained user will have to spend about a day to google, read and configure the device (reduce font sizes, get root-access, enable android-market, remove extra software);
After updating the firmware, the default language is Chinese and it is necessary, swearing, change to Russian;
The user has only 70 MB of space to install programs on Android (to be honest, this was more than enough, and who didn't have enough - they found a way to remove Linux and mount its partitions on Android. The result was a device with two operating systems - Android and Win CE, Adnroid got 700-mb places for programs as well as 128-mb swap-a);
The device has a 3D accelerator, but it is not yet programmed, so most 3D games do not work or slow down on V7.
As for the pros and cons of the device as a whole, after reading reviews here and on other forums about various Chinese tablets, I dare to say that this is one of the best tablet PCs among little-known Chinese brands.
As I said, he has:
Good build quality;
Your own design;
A long time (I didn't manage to "plant" the device in one day, it's enough for 5-6 hours with Wi-Fi turned on or 4-5 hours for video, but to read books with Wi-Fi turned off and with minimum brightness can not one long winter evening);
There is a large Russian-speaking community of SmartQ waters , where they will help you, guide you and guide you on the right path;
Developer Support - regular firmware updates;
There are many amateur firmware and modifications for all 3 wasps for every taste;
The device lends itself well to hardware modding (the owners successfully solder USB hubs, 3G modems and G-sensors);
Maximum compliance of the declared capabilities with real functionality;
Low price - the device can be bought for only $ 155 * $ 177.65 from an authorized representative (including shipping costs).
Among the serious shortcomings so far I see only a non-working microphone, the lack of software support for many 3G modems and a 3D accelerator, poor video quality through a composite (not HDMI) output.
On this, I think it's time to finish my review, there will be questions - ask :)
All the pictures used in the article were found on the Internet; I didn't take pictures of my device, because there are so many of them on the net.
* It is suggested that the Chinese started asking for $ 22.65 for delivery. When I bought the device, it cost $ 190 and no additional fees were charged, now, apparently, we are witnessing clever Chinese marketing, when ordering through the paper, almost $ 23 is added to the cost of the device and the final cost is $ 177.65
Added some pictures of dubious quality, but his own :)
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Great pals! These guys know how to rock a bar to the rafters. Show starts at 10PM. Don't miss it!
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Saturday April 13th! Show starts at 10PM and goes until close.
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Jugheads perform a Matinee the last Saturday of every month at The Wismer House in Port Elgin, On. This seasoned outfit features acoustic guitars, harmonica, mandolin, dobro, fiddle, bass and drums to capture the sweet melodic sounds of Old Tyme Americana music. A vast array of traditional country, folk, and bluegrass with a touch of the blues to brighten your day!!
On Saturday March 23rd, The Wismer House will be hosting a Blues Celebration featuring 2019 International Blues Competition finalists, Shakey Trill, as well as special guests, 2019 IBC semi-finalists, Elliott and the Audio Kings (from Kitchener, ON). Opening the show will be Lauren Jewell & Dylan McMullin!
This party is to recognize the achievements of Shakey Trill and the Audio Kings, to promote the Trills new album release, and not least, to enjoy some great tunes! No cover! Come on out and enjoy great times with great friends, great tunes, live at the Wiz!
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Among the many Lafayette alumni who have distinguished themselves in judiciary careers is Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Frank Gaziano '86.
Whether something is right or wrong is often characterized as black or white, but Judge Alvin Yearwood '83 says the reality is many shades of grey.
In Howard County, Ind., a program begun by Superior Court Judge William Menges Jr. '73 to break the cycle of drug addiction and crime takes that step beyond a court sentencing.
Defendants participating in the Adult Drug Court Program, established in 2007, may avoid criminal prosecution by agreeing to complete a substance-abuse treatment program, remaining alcohol and drug free, and completing other requirements determined by the drug court team and Menges. He recently launched a Reentry Program to support people released from incarceration.
"In the drug court program, we have about a 60 percent graduation rate and about 12.5 to 14 percent recidivism rate among graduates," says Menges, a psychology graduate who earned his law degree at University of Tulsa. In the past three years, he adds, none of the graduates from the reentry program has relapsed, and the graduation rate is 60 percent.
Today's judiciary is indeed about more than just crime and punishment. "Judges are not just dispensers of justice. They have to try to help people turn the corner," says Robert Freedberg '66, a judge in the Northampton County, Pa., Court of Common Pleas for 28 years, including 17 as president judge, after which he served four years on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
A government and law graduate to whom the College awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree in 2002, Freedman holds a law degree from Columbia University. He is now an attorney in the Bethlehem office of Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader.
Since being appointed to the bench by then-Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, Judge Frank M. Gaziano '86 has strived to be the judge that he would want to appear before if the situation ever arose. Now a Massachusetts Superior Court judge, he says gang-related homicides are the most challenging of his cases.
Every day Gaziano draws on his experience as a state and federal prosecutor. He also is guided by his Lafayette education. A government and law graduate, he holds a J.D. from Suffolk University.
"Jacob Cooke and Richard Welch gave me an appreciation for the law, particularly its influence on American history," he says.
In a highly litigious society, the court system can become a bottleneck to justice. For James J. "Jim" Ryan '56 more of his work took place outside of the courtroom than inside. He presided primarily over civil cases during almost 12 years on the bench as a Circuit Court judge in Cook County, Ill.
Ryan relied on wisdom gained during many years as a trial lawyer, often representing clients in complicated structural litigation, and his education in industrial engineering at Lafayette and law at University of Wisconsin.
"I have done a lot of things in my life, but being a judge was the most important. Society puts a great mantle on us. Judges are important—not in the personal sense, but in the sufficient operation of a constitutional government and freedom," he says.
Occasionally in the community, Freedberg encounters an individual whom he has sentenced. "You might think that would be scary. But I've found that when people you've sentenced come up to you and want to talk, they typically want to tell you how well they're doing and how they've changed their lives," he explains.
Seemingly these individuals, who paid their debt to society, find solace in reassuring a person whom they respect and who was the springboard to their changed and more productive life.


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On Poetry
David Orr's essay on the instrumentalization of poetry in Oprah's magazine is worth a read for all kinds of reasons, but especially for the concluding paragraph where he rightly laments:
I wish, though, that they had found space for someone — not a critic, necessarily, just someone willing to be honest — to talk about the actual experience of reading a poem. Not why poems are good at rehabilitating people. Not where poems come from. Not what they can help us do, or forget, or remember. Not what the people who write them are wearing. Just what reading one of them is like to one person. If the chasm is to be ever so slightly narrowed, it seems to me this is how it will be done.
The best poems are not messages; they are lingual acrobatics, roiling heart and mind by setting them awash in words. In reading poetry, you don't so much suspend disbelief as give yourself permission to be lost in language–to be carried along on a wave of words that cascades in delight or sorrow. You give yourself to the poem and ride this wave like a kind of emotional and intellectual body surfing, holding your breath the whole way, perhaps with a smirk or growing smile, perhaps with a squint and creeping frown, perhaps with a tear burbling up from inside your soul that finally drops at the poem's heartbreaking end.
In a sense, a good poem doesn't mean something, it does something. Or perhaps, following Wittgenstein, we could just say the poem means what it does.
I can think of no better example of this than the poem that showed up in my inbox this morning, thanks to Knopf's Poem-A-Day for April, Poetry Month (what month isn't poetry month?!). Give yourself over to the delight of Cynthia Zarin's "Late Poem":
Late Poem
". . . a matter of changing a slide in a magic lantern."
I wish we were Indians and ate foie gras
and drove a gas-guzzler
and never wore seat belts
I'd have a baby, yours, cette fois,
and I'd smoke Parliaments
and we'd drink our way through the winter
in spring the baby would laugh at the moon
who is her father and her mother who is his pool
and we'd walk backwards and forwards
in lizard-skin cowboy boots
and read Gilgamesh and Tintin aloud
I'd wear only leather or feathers
plucked from endangered birds and silk
from exploited silkworms
we'd read The Economist
it would be before and after the internet
I'd send you letters by carrier pigeons
who would only fly from one window
to another in our drafty, gigantic house
with twenty-three uninsulated windows
and the dog would be always be
off his leash and always
find his way home as we will one day
and we'd feed small children
peanut butter and coffee in their milk
and I'd keep my hand glued under your belt
even while driving and cooking
and no one would have our number
except I would have yours where I've kept it
carved on the sole of my stiletto
which I would always wear when we walked
in the frozen and dusty wood
and we would keep warm by bickering
and falling into bed perpetually and
entirely unsafely as all the best things are
—your skin and my breath on it.
by James K. A. Smith
Writing (and) Theology
Attention to Craft: Towards being a "Writer"
For a long time–even after I had published several books–I kept telling people that I wanted to be a writer. What I generally meant was that I wanted to be a novelist (and that's still true) or write for Harper's. But I also think I was working with a latent distinction I still want to affirm: being an author and being a writer are not synonymous. Most philosophers and theologians are authors: they publish articles and books bent on communicating content and making arguments. Their goal is conceptual clarity and careful demonstration. But all of that can happen with very little attention to form. Indeed, one can write entire books and yet not take language all that seriously.
But it's just that attention to form that characterizes the writer. To make the move from being an author to being a writer you have to learn to love sentences.
You will know you're on your way to being a writer when you have a love/hate relationship with language: when you can be either thrilled or vexed by the cadence of a sentence or turn of phrase–when you can't quite leave the paragraph on which you're laboring because there's a tic of timing that's driving you mad. Or when you begin to consider the force of a sentence in terms of its ability to move rather than prove. In sum, you'll know you've become a writer when you consider the sheer play of language to be a country to which you'd gladly emigrate.
You will also know you're on your way to being a writer when you find yourself a different reader: when you find yourself gratefully lingering on a sentence you've just read because it has brought an unexpected delight, and you have a deep appreciation for the writer's attention to craft–that she's forged something anew, just for the sheer delight of putting it that way. Or when you find yourself angrily scribbling in the margins because of some hack's laziness and tired, derivative style.
So how does one make that transition from being an author to being a writer? Unfortunately, I have no easily formula. Instead, what comes to mind is Pascal's advice after his infamous wager: "Can't find yourself able to believe?," Pascal asks. "That's OK. Just fake it for a while. Go to Mass. Try on the rhythms of a believer. Practice your way into faith." Something similar holds for becoming a writer, I think: act as if. You're working on a book, for goodness' sake–give yourself permission to imagine yourself as a writer.
And then consider some of these as new habits:
1. Immerse yourself in fiction and poetry. If you don't love fiction, I can't imagine how you'll ever be a solid writer. The imaginative worlds of novels and the linguistic intensity of poetry should be your daily bread. Central to your apprenticeship should be mimesis, learning to imitate good writing. To familiarize yourself with that, you need to be regularly swimming laps in the deep pool of literature. If you can't imagine this being true for you, then stick to being an "author."
2. Apprentice yourself to the craft of writing. Granted, there's an entire industry of wannabe writers out there that keeps Poets & Writers afloat. But there are also some very helpful books that are themselves examples of engaging writing. I'd recommend starting with Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life.
3. Become a formalist. You will need to train yourself to appreciate form in fiction–to not just be carried along by the narrative force of the story, but to also be attentive to the gritty conditions of that–the minute particularities of how sentences and paragraphs work, the careful, world-changing choices an author makes. To that end, I constantly commend James Wood's How Fiction Works.
4. Be patient. Recall Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hours rule (in Outliers): What looks like overnight "genius" exploding onto the scene is usually the product of about 10,000 hours of practice. This is the (admittedly discouraging) math of expertise. Now, I think you can log credit for all the hours you spend reading fiction and poetry as hours of practice. But you also just need to write. And write. And write. Write stuff that will never see the light of day. Write blogs. Take form seriously in your emails. Never miss an opportunity to make language dance and play. Embrace the craft at every turn. You might just become a writer.
(Unsolicited) Advice for Young (Theological) Authors
I don't envy young theologians and Christian scholars today. Fewer and fewer tenure-track positions only ramps up the expectations for landing a job. What might have earned someone tenure a generation ago is now almost needed just to land an interview. The pressure to publish begins in doctoral programs, especially for those outside of elite departments.
At the same time, the proliferation of journals and even publishers has made it easier and easier to "get published." The old gatekeepers have lost their monopoly. There was a day when publishing books in theology required passing through the portals guarded by the publishing establishment: Cambridge University Press or Oxford University Press for one kind of theological publishing; Eerdmans, T & T Clark, Fortress, Baker or InterVarsity Press for another sort. In any case, there were established channels that made "getting published" more difficult. But over the past decade, with easy access to publishing technologies, we keep seeing more and more publishers springing up. Granted, even "back then" there was always the University Press of America, but now we have a proliferation of publishing outlets for theology–not to mention a growing cadre of niche and online journals. The result is that if you have a manuscript for a reasonably coherent book, it's now easier than ever to see it in print, to "get published."
And so my unsolicited advice to young theological writers: Just because you can publish it doesn't mean you should. In other words, don't confuse printability with publishability. If you shop a manuscript to some of the old stand-bys in theological publishing, and you consistently get turned down–then, sure, it's true that I can name three publishers off the top of my head who would probably be willing to publish your book. But I wonder if you would have just missed a teachable moment:
Was there something to learn in those rejections? Was there some feedback in those difficult emails–hard as they were to receive–that might have made you a better writer? Could it just be the case that your project is not worth publishing? Could your manuscript be like that unpublished novel that every great novelist had to write, just to learn how to do it, only to have it end up in the drawer in their desk? (I can still remember Donald Hall, in Unpacking the Boxes, talking about the thousands of poems he wrote that never saw the light of day.) What if it turns out that those editors and referees actually knew a thing or two?
I can already imagine the response: "Well, that's easy for you to say, Mr. Tenured Professor–Mr. Protector-of-the-Establishment-and-Status-Quo. Worried about people hounding in on your turf?"
You're welcome to that retort. Nobody's stopping you. Maybe you're right. However, if I'm suggesting that not everything that gets published in theology today deserves to be published, I'm not thereby claiming that everything that does get published by the "old stand-bys" necessarily deserves to be published either. The established houses are not perfect. But they do keep the bar a little higher.
I just wonder if there might be a few young theologians out there who are willing to at least pause and consider the possibility that there remains some wisdom in the establishment–and so might, for the sake of their work, submit to the disciplines of the process, even find the gifts hidden in rejections, rather than scurrying to find what upstart press will get their book into print. They might be grateful later, and theology might be better for it.
There's no dearth of publishing in Christian theology. To the contrary, there has been an expanding universe of theological publishers churning out more and more books, now supplemented by the oft-hailed (and over-hailed, I'd say) blogosphere. So at this moment there are countless theologians writing–sketching outlines and plans, whiling away at manuscripts, passionate about their ideas, all with the aim of reaching an audience via the still-exhilirating technology bequeathed to us by Gutenberg.
But there surely is a dearth of good writing in theology. For a discipline indebted (one hopes) to the Word become flesh, theologians seem rather docetic about publishing–didactically focused on concepts and ideas and argument with little attention to the "flesh" of writing. Fixated on "content," they are remarkably unconcerned about form. The result is a strange paradox: by basically not thinking about language, form, and writing, the theologian treats language as if it were transparent; yet it is precisely when language and form are invisible in the writing process that we get the most obfuscating prose. Some of the most important books in theology over the past twenty years have bordered on being unreadable (and the "bordered on" is a generous qualifier!). Granted, some of this is the product of the weird dynamics of academese and the desire to appear "rigorous." But surely some of this is also the product of a widespread lack of attention to form, to the process and dynamics of writing (well).
There are, of course, some exceptions. Rowan Williams is a model of winsome clarity and accessible profundity; Stanley Hauerwas' writing reached a new level in his recent memoir; Janet Martin Soskice's work is exemplary. And there are others. But for every decent writer in theology, it would be easy to line up 20 examples of boring, plodding, didactic clunkiness.
There have also been some efforts to address this. The recent seminar led by Marilynne Robinson at Princeton's Center of Theological Inquiry was an encouraging and enticing sign. But we need more apprenticeships in writing–or at least need more theologians willing to learn the craft of writing, attentive to form.
I was prompted to think about this while reading the recent Paris Review interview with Jonathan Franzen. The expansive conversation covers the span of Franzen's career and is an occasion for him to reflect on his maturation as a writer. Commenting on the gut-wrenching cuts he had to make to the manuscript of The Twenty-Seventh City, Franzen describes an epiphany. After being pressed by the novelist Hugh Nissenson, Franzen recalls,
I set down the phone and picked up the manuscript, which I hadn't looked at in eight months, and I said, "My God, there's two hundred pages that I can cut in half an hour." I just suddenly saw it. I suddenly made the connection between my needs as a reader and what I was doing as a writer, which I had never made before. That in fact I was not interested in punishing the reader, because I didn't enjoy being punished myself. If I wanted the book to be read, it needed to move, and so I had to make the cuts to make it move (p. 57).
How different would theological writing look if more theologians could make the connection between their needs as a reader and what they're doing as writers?


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Policy options: Towards making a universal prescription drug policy for Canada
Khan, Desdemona
A universal prescription drug coverage policy remains an unfinished business of Canadian healthcare system with over sixty year long historical roots. Since national medicare doesn't provide prescription drugs outside of hospitals, provinces and territories have independently developed public drug insurance programs (primarily for seniors and the poorest on social assistance) under various eligibility and patient cost-sharing arrangements. The absence of universal public coverage inevitably created a large role for private financing of prescription drugs by means of a variety of costly private insurance plans and out-of-pocket payments that many Canadians cannot afford. This situation has by now driven the system to a crisis point where the phenomenon of fast-rising costs of medically necessary drugs has added further adverse effects on public health, in terms of reduced equity of access and lost socio-economic wellbeing. It costs the health system billions of dollars downstream by requiring additional visits to physicians and resulting hospitalizations as patient health conditions deteriorate due to cost-related non-adherence to prescriptions. In the past a number of attempts towards making a national pharmacare failed and the status quo with a confusing patchwork prevailed. Of late, the federal government has taken a sincere initiative to implement a universal drug coverage plan inclusive of some measure of user-charge. This study evaluates the likely impact of different types of patient charges in a public system of prescription drug coverage for Canada. Employing qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis, it examines both primary and secondary data to evaluate the three policy options considered in this study. Taking all aspects into account, reasonable policy recommendations are made to make an affordable and efficient prescription drug coverage for all Canadians with the aim of reducing cost-related non-adherence to prescriptions, providing improved access to medications and, in the end, to achieve better health outcomes.
John Richards
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Xue, Nancy
Indigenous peoples have maintained that sovereignty over their waters is a priority for them. Yet, most water governance systems across Canada exclude Indigenous peoples from decision-making processes over the waters that sustain them. There is growing recognition across water practitioners and watershed users that this needs to change. In BC, the modernization of the province's water laws through the introduction of the Water Sustainability Act has enabled a suite of water governance tools that show potential to be leveraged to support Indigenous water governance. This paper draws on a literature review, expert interviews, and case studies to analyze how select tools in the Water Sustainability Act could be used to further Indigenous sovereignty over water. Then, it provides recommendations to the BC Government on areas of action that would enable or assist with the uptake of water governance tools by Indigenous peoples.
Nancy Olewiler
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McDermid, Jennifer
This project explores the role of client criminalization in shaping the health, safety and human rights of sex workers and evaluates potential policy options to improve the occupational health and safety of sex workers in Canada. As part of a longstanding community-based study (An Evaluation of Sex Workers' Health Access; AESHA) this capstone draws on 47 in-depth qualitative interviews with sex workers and third-parties in indoor venues between 2017-2018, as well as a literature review on client criminalization and previously adopted policy interventions in various settings. A range of policy options were identified to address sex workers' occupational health and safety, including decriminalization, legalization and the adoption of a police agreement to end the targeting of sex workers, and were evaluated against selected criteria. Findings suggest that the elimination of punitive, enforcement based approaches to sex work towards decriminalization, is expected to have the greatest impact on improving sex workers' health and safety. Notably however, anti-sex work opposition remains a significant barrier in implementing decriminalization in Canada. Considering the time, effort and political will required to create an appropriate decriminalization model, the recommendations of this analysis are two-fold: (1) immediately eliminate unrequested police involvement in the sex industry and implement a Good Samaritan law to provide sex workers with the space to define a decriminalization model without the threat of punitive policing; (2) take the time to directly include and consult with the sex work community to establish a decriminalization framework that meets the needs of Canadian sex workers.
Kora DeBeck
Bridging the gap: Addressing the labour market barriers of black youth in Canada
Basra, Amandeep
Black youth in Canada experience poor labour market outcomes compared to other Canadian youth. Data shows that Black youth experience a higher unemployment rate, lower employment rate and lower earnings compared to other Canadian youth. Using a literature review, case study analysis and expert interviews, this study identifies key labour market barriers Black youth face and policy options to address them. The barriers identified include socioeconomic, educational and discrimination, both during the job search and during employment. The study makes a case to focus on education and discrimination as the two significant barriers. The options evaluated include using mentorship programs for Black youth in secondary school and in post-secondary institutions, adopting AI technology in the hiring process and initiating workplace solutions such as anti-racism training and mentorship. The study concludes with the recommendation to implement mentorship programs at the secondary and post-secondary level to address the educational barriers Black youth face, which in turn affects their labour market outcomes.
Dominique Gross
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Neill, Tanner
The region of Northern Ontario has experienced prolonged socio-economic decline since the 1980s, and the continuation of these trends presents a threat to the sustainability of communities in the region. This study argues that current regional economic development policy for Northern Ontario has been ineffective in promoting sustainable development. Using a comparative case study analysis, involving secondary data collection, a review of academic and grey literature, and a jurisdictional scan, the region is placed in a broader Canadian context. Three policy options are identified and analyzed based on their ability to effectively promote sustainable development in the region, their cost, their ease of implementation, and their political viability. It is recommended that the federal government increase funding through the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) by implementing an Indigenous-focused program in the near term, while engaging the Government of Ontario to implement collaborative Regional Economic Planning Agencies in the long term.
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Bhatnagar, Aakriti Disha
With a rising immigrant population in Canada, it is increasingly important to ensure positive socioeconomic outcomes for all immigrants. Their ability to achieve positive outcomes is hindered by intimate partner violence (IPV), the victims/survivors of which are more likely to be women. Although all women experiencing IPV share some common experiences, immigrant women face unique structural barriers to seeking and accessing formal supports for IPV arising from their position at the intersection of gender, race, class, and immigration status. This study identifies the structural barriers faced by immigrant women, including women with precarious immigration status, and provides three policy options to improve their access to formal supports. Given the important role of the federal government in immigration policy and more recently in anti-violence initiatives through its Gender-Based Violence Strategy, recommendations are provided for the federal government to ultimately ensure safety for all immigrant women.
Improving access to training opportunities for women in precarious work
Chan, Katherine
Precarious work is a growing form of employment associated with low-pay, job insecurity, income volatility, unsafe working conditions, and a lack of access to training opportunities among other conditions. These conditions are damaging for all who work in precarious employment and yet, research finds women are disproportionately represented in this type of work. As a result, women may be more likely to face socio-economic challenges in the short and long-term, including having limited access to training opportunities. Given the limited research on precarious workers' abilities to access training opportunities, this study further explores this challenge while focusing on women. A series of policy options are analyzed and compared to provide a recommendation for how to improve access to training opportunities for women in precarious work.
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Bowers, Megan
Policymakers are increasingly recognizing the ways in which Indigenous Knowledge can complement Western science to improve our understanding of and response to important issues such as climate change. Despite this, there are few areas where Indigenous Knowledge is currently being applied in decision-making by non-Indigenous governments. The goal of this paper is to explore concrete ways that Indigenous Knowledge could be respectfully and appropriately included in climate adaptation decision-making at the provincial level. Based on a literature review, an environmental scan, expert interviews, and examples from across Canada, I first identify key principles that should guide government policies relating to Indigenous Knowledge. I then propose a framework with specific policy examples for how Indigenous Knowledge could be applied to climate adaptation and resilience planning in BC.
The next stop: An analysis into the expansion of inter-regional public transportation within British Columbia's Lower Mainland
Lam, Daniel
Public transportation is crucial in helping to grow cities sustainably. Good public transportation allows for less car-dependence, healthier and less polluted communities, and more equitable communities. Within BC's Lower Mainland, the current lack of inter-regional transit options, combined with the high level of congestion, pollution, and growing population in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver's eastern communities presents opportunities to explore different methods to better connect the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver with mass transit. The study looks at data from a jurisdictional scan and expert interviews to analyze several different inter-regional transit proposals that have been discussed within the Lower Mainland. The findings can help to aid urban planning within the Lower Mainland and look at how to best address this gap in the region's transportation infrastructure.
Compassion in difficult spaces: Improving support for mentally ill offenders in Canadian federal prisons
Bansi, Bhavjot
Incarcerated individuals are more likely to deal with mental health challenges than the broader Canadian public. Mental illness can be a contributor to criminal behaviour, while the experience of incarceration can exacerbate underlying mental health conditions. However, there are limited existing supports for these incarcerated individuals, meaning that offenders may become trapped in vicious cycles of recidivism linked to ongoing mental health challenges. This study explores what might be done to this policy problem in Canadian correctional facilities. Drawing on existing literature, case studies and a series of expert interviews, the study presents, and evaluates, four possible policy paths forward. The analysis supports three policy recommendations to begin to tackle this issue: transferring healthcare responsibilities to provincial Ministries of Health; introducing mandatory mental health training for staff; and creating a community program liaison officer pilot project.


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Mets to re-sign Brandon Nimmo to eight-year contract
Mets and outfielders Brandon Nimmo Agreed to a deal that would bring him back to Queens, reports Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It will be an eight-year, $162MM deal. Sherman by adding That Nimmo will have a no-trade clause.
Nimmo, who turned 30 in March, was considered by most observers to be the clear #2 outfielder on this winter's free agent market, behind Aaron Judge but ahead of anyone else. Nimmo is nowhere near Judge in terms of power, as he has just 63 home runs in his seven-year career, while Judge hit 62 in 2022 alone.
Despite that lack of power, Nimmo stood out from the rest of the outfielders on the market for a few reasons. One is his ability to play center field and the second is his ability to get on base. For his career, which began in 2016, he has a 13.6% walk rate and a .385 on-base percentage. Only 17 qualified hitters had a better walk rate during that span and only seven had a better OBP. His career batting line is currently .269/.385/.441, leading to a 134 wRC+, indicating he is 34% better than the league average hitter.
That level of production would be welcome at any position, but it's especially valuable at center, where many teams are looking for upgrades. Nimmo was surprisingly popular as a free agent, receiving reports of public interest from the Blue Jays, Giants, Yankees, Rays and Mariners, among others of course interested. But it will be the Mets, the franchise that drafted Nimmo 13th overall in 2011, who will keep him. Even before the offseason really started, it was Report The Mets prioritized keeping closers Nimmo and Edwin Diaz, and they have now succeeded on both fronts.
The deal is not without its risks, as Nimmo has spent his share on the injured list. In his career, he has landed at IL with a hamstring strain, a collapsed lung, a neck problem and a finger injury. Due to these various ailments, he has only taken 100 games in a season twice. Most of those injuries are a few years in the past at this point, as Nimmo was healthy in the shortened 2020 season, playing 92 games in 2021 and 151 this year. That means he's been healthy for most of the past three seasons. However, this deal went beyond expectations both in terms of length and guarantee. MLBTR predicted a five-year, $110MM contract but Nimmo received three additional years and an additional $52MM, meaning the deal would carry him through his age-37 season.
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