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Greater Washington Partnership
Seamless or stressful — which future will we choose for our region's transit network?
By: Joe McAndrew, Sarah Kline, and Ralph Buehler
This is the first post in a three-part series that unpacks the Blueprint for Regional Mobility recommendation encouraging the region to enhance coordination of transit planning and operations in the Washington metro area to provide superior consumer experience and better compete for trips. The Blueprint for Regional Mobility, the region's first CEO-led mobility strategy, was released in Fall 2018 by the Greater Washington Partnership.
The Capital Region, which extends from Baltimore to Richmond, has a diverse mix of transit assets that provide nearly 1.8 million trips on an average weekday. The Washington metro area has the most extensive variety of transit services in the region — a feature that should set this area apart from most of its peers when it comes to mobility. But its fragmented, poorly coordinated transit services make the system less convenient, less dependable, and less competitive than it should be.
The Washington metro area's 6 million residents and more than 22 million annual tourists are increasingly using private cars or rideshares, rather than transit, to get around. From 2012 to 2017, transit ridership across all operators in the metro area, including both bus and rail, declined by 15 percent. Some of those declines are in response to the Metro's multi-year Back2Good maintenance program, which decreases ridership in the short term as riders choose other options to avoid closures and other service disruptions. But Back2Good cannot explain the whole decline: riders aren't returning to the rails at pre-construction rates once construction periods end, and bus ridership is continuing to fall.
Statistics show that the Capital Region has a regional workforce:
· Nearly 50 percent of commuters in the region wake up in one county and work in another.
· Nearly 20 percent cross state borders to get to their jobs.
Yet, transit operations across the Washington metro area are fragmented and don't adequately match the region's transport demands. The Washington area has 15 bus providers, two commuter rail operators, a regional subway system, streetcar service, commuter buses, paratransit, and a soon-to-be-delivered independent light rail service. While the transit options are numerous, navigating these services can be a major challenge for the region's residents, and, in some instances, discourage their use. For example, to travel from Maryland to Virginia for work, as thousands do every day, riders may have to start on a local bus (like Ride-On), switch to Metrorail, then end the trip on another local bus (like Fairfax Connector). Traversing these separate services requires riders to confront a challenging array of fares, apps, and schedules to complete a single trip.
The Washington area's transit operators are missing an essential ingredient: consistent, committed multi-jurisdictional coordination to make transit the easiest, fastest, and most reliable transportation option for its residents. If these services were better coordinated, they could be significantly more competitive and offer a better consumer experience, limit roadway congestion, enhance access to opportunity for all wage earners, and serve as a key attractor for talent and employers.
In this blog series, we will explore the question: Why is the Washington metro area's transit system so fragmented and what can be done about it? This first post examines the current state of coordination with regard to customer-facing elements of transit, such as trip planning, payment, and fares.
Map Of Bus Providers And Their Service Areas In The Washington Metro Area
Trip planning across operators remains challenging for some.
The first challenge faced by residents and visitors using transit in the Washington area is planning their trips across the various transit operators. To use transit, consumers must not only be aware that transit is an option, but also know how to plan and pay for their trip. A bad or cumbersome experience can and will deter potential riders before they even step on the bus or train. Regular commuters who establish familiar patterns are less susceptible to minor inconveniences, but for a family with children trying to take transit to Nationals Park for a game, or an older resident who needs to get to Washington Hospital Center for a doctor's appointment, the process of planning and paying for multiple transit systems can be daunting, leading potential riders to choose other options (such as cars).
Some tools have been developed to ease rider confusion. For example, transit trip planning in the Washington metro area can be accomplished through WMATA's online Trip Planner or various third-party apps. The plethora of planning tools is a relatively new phenomenon. It took five years, from 1999 to 2004, for the Trip Planner to include all transit services in the metro area. Google Maps followed (but only after Google negotiated separately with each provider for their individual transit service feeds). Other privately-developed apps, such as the Transit app, also combine information from multiple transit providers into a common interface.
In the early 2000s, technology advanced to allow transit operators to provide users with real-time bus and train status information. Transit providers in the Washington area responded, not by launching an area-wide, real-time information system, but by separately launching their own real-time notification services. Private developers have created apps that combine real-time information from many, but not all, transit providers in the metro area. This makes it difficult for riders who use multiple transit services to easily find real-time information in one place or identify the right app to use.
The privately-developed Transit app covers most, but not all, Washington area transit operators.
Source: https://transitapp.com/region/washington-dc, accessed on May 9, 2019
Fares aren't fair.
A second challenge is that assessing the cost of a transit trip is a messy transaction. Costs depend on the time of day, transfer policies between services, and whether riders have discounted or free passes that are accepted across the system. The Washington area's transit operators offer various discounts for specific populations, determined separately by each provider. None offer discounted fares for lower-income residents. Disparities between bus and rail fares and transfer policies may even lead some individuals to take longer, less-efficient trips to save money. For example, an individual may take the 96 bus from Benning Road Station to a job in Tenleytown rather than rail, saving as much as $2.20 per trip during peak hours but paying in wasted time, nearly doubling the length of his or her commute.
Some of the inequities in current fare policies could be addressed with affordable weekly or monthly passes that can be used across multiple systems, which could ultimately increase ridership and reduce riders' cost per trip, as found in Metro's Stabilizing and Growing Ridership report. This approach would stand in stark contrast to the manner in which passes are currently offered. Today, purchasing a Metro SelectPass or CommuterConnections pass requires a challenging registration process, route planning, and research far different from the simple process for creating an Uber or Lyft account. Neither pass can be paid for or managed through a smartphone app, and there is no universal pass for all transit options in the region.
Paying for a trip is (mostly) coordinated, but major changes are on the horizon.
Paying for their trips is yet another hurdle riders face when using multiple transit services. Metro was a trailblazer in 1999 when it launched SmarTrip, the nation's first contactless transit farecard. By 2008, nearly ten years later, all of the local bus systems had completed the farebox upgrades needed to accept the new card. However, uniform adoption of SmarTrip throughout the metro area remains elusive, with MARC and VRE unable to accept this payment option. While consumers can add funds to their SmarTrip cards online, the physical card (or cash) is still required to pay for nearly all transit trips.
The good news is that the Washington area's transit providers are now developing plans to accept mobile payments, where riders would need only their smartphone. A coordinated areawide approach to mobile payment would benefit transit riders, who could quickly and easily pay for trips regardless of provider. The bad news: Early signals suggest areawide coordination has so far been limited. Metro's announcement that its mobile platform would be ready by the end of 2019 caught many — even other transit providers, who had been planning their own mobile applications — by surprise. If the lack of coordination means that integrated and seamless mobile payments will take years to be accepted throughout the Washington area's transit network, transit riders will continue to turn to more convenient options such as ridesharing.
Bus Rapid Transit offers a prime opportunity for coordination and ridership growth.
Another looming challenge is the lack of coordination around the Washington metro area's new investments in Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines. To make transit a more competitive choice for more residents, at least five agencies are studying, planning, or implementing BRT systems, yet there has been minimal coordination between jurisdictions. Metroway in Arlington and Alexandria and Montgomery County's Flash service along U.S. 29 — the first two BRT lines in the Washington metro area — have been given different brands, with a third brand possible for the BRT line being constructed on Richmond Highway. A consistent brand was a high priority for Metrorail's architects in creating the subway system. We can only imagine what "America's subway" would look like today if each line had been designed separately, without standard platforms, signage, fare machines, etc. Yet, that is the process being followed for BRT.
After the Purple and Silver Lines, these BRT routes are the most significant capital investments the metro area is making in transit. Designing and marketing them separately will create an even more confusing landscape for riders, adding yet another set of fares, tickets, and apps into the mix. Moreover, if decisions about dedicated lanes and signal priority are not coordinated across jurisdictional lines, riders are likely to find that their quick BRT trip through one jurisdiction slows to a crawl in the next, reducing performance, increasing operating costs, and lowering ridership for the entire network.
No one entity is accountable for delivering a unified, seamless, consumer-oriented regional transit network.
No single entity is responsible for creating an easy to navigate, user-friendly, consumer-oriented transit system. Each transit operator does its best to improve the consumer's experience on its own service, but no one entity or organization has this responsibility for the entire Washington area. Even entities with a more regional scope have limited ability to coordinate services.
· The Transportation Planning Board's Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee conducts studies, such as this assessment of how bus services could be better coordinated, and facilitates information sharing among transit providers.
· The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is a forum for discussion among Northern Virginia transit providers, and also assists with planning cross-jurisdictional projects.
· WMATA often serves as the convener of technical working groups, and is now spearheading a broad effort to better understand how Metrobus should fit into the metro area's transit network.
But these individual efforts have not led to better service, and unless an entity emerges to strategically and proactively deliver areawide solutions, operators will continue to experience ridership declines.
As shown in this blog, transit coordination in the Washington metro area is often piecemeal — focused on narrow issues or projects, with slow and variable levels of adoption. The metro area lacks a shared aspiration and commitment to making its collective public transit network the best and most convenient option for a greater share of trips, nor does it have the mechanisms in place to deliver such a vision. Though many in the Washington area would agree that a seamless transit network is desirable, no entity has been formally tasked with delivering that network. As a result, transit has become the last choice for many people in the metro area, when it could and should be the first.
Complex as the Capital Region is, we are not unique in the challenges we face. The next two posts, in a three-part series, will explore leading examples of regional transit coordination from European regions and look at recommendations for enhanced transit coordination in the Washington metro area.
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Q: What does a "rolling period" mean here? What does a "rolling period" mean here?
Ukrainian citizens entering the country with a biometric passport may stay in Hungary without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days (within any 180-day rolling period).

A: Imagine the scenario where a Ukrainian visitor visits Hungary, without a visa, as follows:

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*Jan 02 thru Apr 01 (90 days): not in Hungary

*Apr 02 thru Jun 30 (90 days): in Hungary

*Jul 01 thru Sep 28 (90 days): in Hungary

*Sep 29 thru Dec 27 (90 days): not in Hungary

That is, they are in Hungary for two back-to-back 90-day stays -- periods #2 and #3 in the above list; a total of 180 days.
Now notice that in the first half of the year (strictly, periods #1 and #2: January 2nd thru June 30th) they are in Hungary for only 90 days in that 180 day period.
Similarly, in the second half of the year (strictly, periods #3 and #4: July 1st through December 27th) they are also in Hungary for only 90 days in that 180 day period.
So without the "rolling" caveat, the visitor might think that they have obeyed the 90-in-180-day without-a-visa rule. But of course, that would only be the case if we considered only those two specific 180-day periods I just mentioned.
Therefore, the "rolling" is added to make it absolutely clear that all periods of 180-days need to be considered; not just the two half-years. That is, the only-90-in-180 rule must be satisfied for the 180-day period starting on January 1st, and the one starting on January 2nd, and the one starting on January 3rd, and so on. In other words, the starting date for the 180-day period "rolls" forward.
And with that understood, then the scenario I described, with two back-to-back 90-day periods, is not permitted by the without-a-visa rule.
It is a feature/bug (depending on your point of view) of this approach, that you could have two people visiting Hungary for a total of 180 days each in a single calendar year, but where one violates the rule and the other -- for example, by visiting for one 90-day block starting on January 2nd, and the other starting on July 1st (and leaving Hungary in the intervening period). In other words, while the above travel itinerary would not be allowed, the following would:

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*Jan 02 thru Apr 01 (90 days): in Hungary

*Apr 02 thru Jun 30 (90 days): not in Hungary

*Jul 01 thru Sep 28 (90 days): in Hungary

*Sep 29 thru Dec 27 (90 days): not in Hungary

And that's despite the fact that both itineraries involve the same amount of time in Hungary. Why they are using 90-in-180 instead of 180-in-360 that is often used for tax residency purposes, I've no idea.

A: It means that if you pick any date on a calendar, and another date 180 days ahead, the total number of days in that period you are allowed to be in the country is 90.
The 'rolling period' is any period of 180 days.
I don't know if the entry conditions allow multiple entry and exit. But suppose you have been in the country for 90 days, you must leave and you will need to wait another 90 days before you can enter again.

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An easy introduction to Latin prose composition
By Arthur Marwood Wilcox
4. Whose horse do you think I bought ? 5. Having come here, I asked this girl who she was and
what she was writing. 6. Being frightened at these lions' voices, that girl ran
to the gates of this camp to see the general of my
army. 7. This little judge was asking us who that big robber
8. Balbus and you were asked what you
this army.
23. E. 1. Who do you think the girls whom we saw were ? 2. Balbus and I had asked the general of this army
what he was going to do. 3. Do you know what these soldiers said to that
cavalry ? 4. Being asked what we were doing, we said we were
writing letters. 5. This girl says she did not know who Caius and I
Caius and I heard that you had expected that these
soldiers would be conquered. Do you know whom the Gauls we saw have con
quered ? We believe that your sister does not know what we
have said to the robbers.
23. F. That which Balbus said was bad. We asked him
what he had said,
2. This is the girl who said that. These are the boys
whose brother you saw. 3. Those girls that you saw said they were Caius's
sisters. I had asked who they were. 4. The judge asked me who I was, and what I was
doing, and who my sister was. 5. They will ask
you are doing, and who
brothers are. 6. Do you know who the girls are and what they have
done ? 7. That girl's brother says he is this boy's father. 8. Who built the wall that you saw ? Who did you
think had built it ?
1. What do you think these robbers will do? I don't
know what they have done. 2. I believe that those girls asked Caius whose walls he
had built. 3. This little judge says he shall ask Balbus whose
dragons he is holding. 4. The girl, being seen by that judge, said, " Who do
you think I am ?" 5. These soldiers, having caught that robber, said,
"Who are you, and what are you doing?" 6. That robber being caught by these soldiers, was
asked who he was and what he was doing. 7. You and Caius will be asked what you said to this
girl's brother. 8. Did
would be asked what you were going to do?
you think you
23. H.
1. Balbús, having conquered his enemies, returned to
this camp to ask us what we should do. 2. Caius, having heard that I was writing letters, said
he did not know what you would do. 3. I believe that your sister, being asked what she
should do, replied that she should build walls. 4. Caius, having come here, asked me what I had said
to this robber. 5. Balbus says that he knows who you are and what
you have done. 6. You and I were asked what we should say to this
boy's good sister. 7. Caius and you will be asked who you are and what
have done. 8. This judge having said he had conquered Caius,
promised to give me a horse.
1. My sister having advised me not to return to Rome,
came here to ask Caius what he should do. 2. Not having heard who you were, I came here to ask
Portia what she had done. 3. Having asked my brother what he expected the
Gauls would do, I said I would return home. 4. I
sister will be asked who you are, and.what you said to this husbandman. 5. Do you suppose that Balbus knows what we are
doing, and what Caius said to Portia ? 6. I don't know what he expects you and I shall do.
expect that
23. J.
1. What does Portia think I asked Caius to do? 2. Who do you suppose advised me to buy your horse ? 3. Caius, being asked what he expected we should say,
replied that he hoped we should praise him. 4. They say that Portia, being asked who advised her
to come, replied that she had been sent here by
5. What did you say you thought I had done ? 6. Caius and I, n'ot having heard what you had done,
and whose horse you had bought, were hoping that you and Portia would ask us what we should buy.
23. K. 1. Having returned here to buy horses, I asked your
mother what she would say to Portia. 2. Not having heard what Caius had done, I asked my
brother who Portia was and what she was writing. 3. Do you know what she expects we shall say ? 4. Whose son did you think I had hoped to see? 5. Balbus says he did not know who you and Caius
6. Being asked what I had said and whose army I had
conquered, I replied that having conquered the Gauls, I had asked Portia what she would do.
23. L. 1. Did you know who she had said we were ? 2. Caius says he doesn't know what we shall do.
3. Having advised Portia not to trust the army of the
Gauls, I asked my brothers whom they had
conquered. 4. Who do you think built this wall that you see, and
what do you suppose I am doing ? 5. My sister and I, not having heard what you were
writing, came here to say we had been advised
to return to our camp. 6. My brother says he expects to be asked whose wall
he built, and whose horses he hopes to buy.

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Red Flag Warning now in effect for saturday for very low humidities and strong gusty northeast to east winds.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN DIEGO HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING FOR STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 PM PST SATURDAY.
A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND WARM TEMPERATURES WILL CREATE EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.
DISCUSSION: SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE GREAT BASIN AND UPPER LEVEL HIGH PRESSURE RIDGE OVER THE CALIFORNIA COAST WILL BRING WARMER... DRY... AND WINDY WEATHER THROUGH SATURDAY.
CONTINUED WARM AND VERY DRY FOR SUNDAY. RECENT RAINFALL AND THE IMPACT ON FUELS WILL BE A MITIGATING FACTOR BUT GIVEN THE STRENGTH OF THE WINDS AND THE VERY DRY CONDITIONS ANY LARGE FIRE STARTS COULD RESULT IN RAPID FIRE GROWTH.
THE WINDS WILL DIMINISH SATURDAY AFTERNOON BUT POOR OVERNIGHT RECOVERY IS EXPECTED SATURDAY NIGHT WITH VERY LOW HUMIDITIES BUT WEAK WINDS FOR SUNDAY.
WINDS: NORTHEAST 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 55 MPH. GUSTS TO 65 MPH ARE POSSIBLE IN THE FAVORED LOCATIONS.
TIMING: NORTHEAST WINDS ARE INCREASING THIS MORNING AND WILL CONTINUE AT TIMES THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. LOWEST HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED SATURDAY.
OUTLOOK: THE WINDS WILL WEAKEN RAPIDLY SATURDAY EVENING BUT POOR HUMIDITY RECOVERY IS EXPECTED SATURDAY NIGHT WITH VERY DRY CONDITIONS CONTINUING INTO SUNDAY.
INSTRUCTION: A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW OR WILL SHORTLY.


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Q: A specific problem with mathastext (last updated of 2019/11/14 november, using console of MikTeX) This afternoon I have update with MikTeX console the latest updated packages. Yesterday everything worked well but now I get this error message. Why?
Tomorrow I will have to give the test to my students but I can't compile it now.
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See the LaTeX manual or LaTeX Companion for explanation.
Type  H <return>  for immediate help.
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EDIT: By the 2nd comment of the very very good user @David Carlisle I have put your MWE code:
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A: It seems that adding the nohbar option avoids the issue as in
\usepackage[italic,basic, default mathsizes,nohbar]{mathastext}

But getting an undefined command error looks like a bug in the package, you should report it to the package author.


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Home Sport Today Henry's Soul Cafe feeds thousands
Henry's Soul Cafe feeds thousands
Jermaine Smith and Bernard Brooks of Henry's Soul Cafe pose with former Washington Wizards star John Wall (Left) at a food giveaway in November 2020. (Courtesy Photo)
By Micha Green
AFRO D.C. Editor
mgreen@afro.com
When Bernard Brooks and Jermaine Smith teamed up to open Henry's Soul Cafe in 1997 they had a good idea and a lot of passion. Twenty-three years later, that passion has led to their restaurant serving, not only as a D.M.V. culinary staple- cemented by Smith's father's 1968 business, which began the legend of Henry's Sweet Potato Pie- but also an integral part of uplifting the lives of many local residents, through their big hearts and work giving back.
"When you're giving back like this and you're doing it from the heart, you really don't know what you've done over time, because you just do it," Brooks told the AFRO.
The "just do it," approach has definitely been a leap-of-faith business model that has sustained the business partners since they ventured into the world of Henry's and opened their Oxon Hill location. The two had been working on other projects, managing businesses and Smith was still a student at Howard University, when they started the restaurant, and with $25,000 and dedication the two became overnight restaurateurs.
"Growing up in the restaurant business- my dad is Henry- for me everything was kind of like knowing it from the back of my hand. So that's what we ventured into and it was probably, without a shadow of doubt, the best decision, business wise, both of us have ever made," Smith said.
Both Smith and Brooks emphasized that the entire time they worked to build Henry's legacy, they also served their community- it was part of their nature.
Bernard Brooks and Jermaine Smith, owners of Henry's Soul Cafe spoke to the AFRO about their dedication to giving back. (Screenshot)
"We actually, before the pandemic, had given a lot back to the community, a lot of sponsorships and programs that we helped put in place," Brooks told the AFRO, before explaining how they got to feeding about 150 free meals a day. "Whether it was sending high school students to Annapolis for mock trials, so they can show them how the government works, sponsoring that. Feeding football teams- every day, every practice, every game for years, because they were in certain areas or certain situations where they just couldn't afford to get the proper meals to have the energy to be able to play at their best. It's just so many things we've done in the past, but since the pandemic, we saw the need that was out there, we started feeding people everyday- hospitals- doctors and nurses. We've done several of those, where we did the whole hospital."
"Hospitals… just the people walking the streets, where we see a direct need. We get in our cars, trucks… and we'll go and just load it up, pull up, we see people on the side of the street and we just pass out meals, give them meals- from our hand to their hands. It's something that our heart has led us to do from day one. This isn't new for us," Smith said. " We don't do it because we see cameras, or T.V. or radio, or thinking that we're going to get something back. It's just in us, inevitably to do it."
The restaurant's success and the entrepreneurs' passion for giving back even caught the attention of John Wall, formerly of the Washington Wizards, who was so inspired by their work that he teamed up with Brooks and Smith to do a food giveaway for Thanksgiving- feeding more than one thousand people. Further, while the two are not seeking any formal accolades, organizations are taking note their major contributions to the D.M.V. and honoring them with awards for their service.
'I looked at [Jermaine] and said, 'Oh so people have been paying attention to what we're doing?' Because we were doing it whether they were paying attention or not," Brooks said about one instance when the two were honored.
Part of the entrepreneurs' success is their commitment to making every client feel as if they are special- like family.
"When you come into Henry's, it's like you're coming into our home- to our dining room table. When someone comes to your home you want them to feel great and eat and be nourished, so we've been giving away food for such a long time, and a part of so many different lives for a lot of people," Smith said, before wondering how this philanthropic nature is balanced with making money. "Actually, I witnessed my dad do the same thing for years. I'm college educated, my dad was not, but I look back and say to myself, 'How did he ever turn a profit?' To be honest, [Bernard] and I look at each other and say, 'How were we turning a profit? How were we paying the bills here? And we really don't have an answer for it," Smith said.
In addition to the hard work that keeps Henry's doors open and the entrepreneurs giving back, Brooks and Smith have additional projects that allow them to continue to make a difference in the lives of others. Brooks' son is a syndicated DJ and radio host in 30 markets and said that there are big things budding from his offspring's rising career, while Smith has produced several films including BET's Holiday Heartbreak, which was released in December 2020.
"It's the quickest movie we've ever turned around. It's the first movie, I probably cast 80 percent of the film… and it was actually a comedy, so I brought in a lot of comics. We filmed it in June and July, we turned it around and edited and we knew it was going to go live in December," he Smith told the AFRO. "It's a great film. It stars Michael Colyar, Lisa Raye, Kountry Wayne, B. Simone, and local artists… an absolutely great cast… great actors and actresses," he added.
Always creating, Smith also teased he has a new film dropping during the holiday season of 2021. "We just filmed another movie last week starring Bill Bellamy, and that won't be out until next year, because it's another Christmas film… That team of mine is doing some amazing things," he said.
Even with their busy schedules and success, Brooks and Smith emphasized that they constantly work to uplift their hometown.
"We're not the guys that's from somewhere else. We're born, bred and raised and in the D.M.V. and we're one of the places that keep the money in the community," Smith said.
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A proud and rich history
Under the silent gaze of ancient volcanoes, the history of Puebla has enfolded across the centuries.
There are endless things to do in Puebla, with its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city center, the enchanting colonial city of Puebla boasts over 2,600 buildings and monuments of historical value as well as a wealth of museums. Visitors are invariably captivated by Puebla's incredibly rich culture, which is proudly represented in its celebrated artisan crafts and culinary traditions.
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Puebla's main square, the Zocalo, is situated in the heart of the city and surrounded by stately historical buildings, monuments and green spaces. The vibrant tree-lined square is a perfect starting point for a leisurely walking tour beginning with the nearby Puebla Cathedral, the town hall (Palacio Municipal) and three sets of arched arcades known as Portales—Portal Hidalgo, Portal Iturbide and Portal Morelos—which are renowned for their broad range of restaurants and bars. Visitors are encouraged to sample a michelada while listening to marimba melodies, enjoy a cocktail at Nevados Don Hermilo and try a typical cemita (sandwich) from Meche.
Puebla Cathedral
One of the most impressive churches in Mexico, Puebla Cathedral is a treasure of colonial architecture and artwork dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Designed by Francisco Becerra, the first stage of construction took place between 1575 and 1618. The second phase was directed by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza who consecrated the cathedral in 1649. The main structure and interior design include mainly Baroque and Neoclassical features. Reaching over 70 meters, the cathedral's towers are the tallest in the country. Designed by Manuel Tolsa, the stunning main altar depicts the kings and queens of 17th-century Europe, while the painter Cristobal de Villalpando decorated the dome of the apse chapel. The choir is an exquisite example of Mudejar artwork with inlaid wood of eight different varieties. According to local legend, the nine-ton main bell was raised at night by angels while the workers slept.
Rosary Chapel
Hailed at the time as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the beautiful Rosary Chapel (Capilla del Rosario) was consecrated in 1690 following 40 years of construction. Attached to the Temple of Santo Domingo, the chapel is bathed with natural light. The walls and ceilings are entirely covered with masterful paintings, ornate sculptures, elements of Talavera Poblana and plasterwork covered in dazzling gold leaf. The lavish chapel is considered to be one of the finest examples of Baroque art in Mexico.
Forts of Loreto and Guadalupe
The forts of Loreto and Guadalupe were chapels modified for military purposes in the nineteenth century. Serving as strategic points during the French invasion of 1862, they were the site of one Puebla's greatest historical moments, the Battle of May 5th. Today, the Mexican army's victory is celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. In 2012, on the 150th anniversary of the heroic battle, the site of the forts was remodeled to include pavilions, enhanced gardens and a lake where visitors enjoy boating, jogging, picnics and "Nights of Legend" over-the-water video projections showcasing the history of Puebla. Cultural venues at the site include the Museum of Non-Intervention, the Regional Museum of the National Institute of Anthropology and History, the Interactive Museum of the Battle of Puebla, the Museum of Evolution and a planetarium. At the close of the day, a cable car ride down to the city's historic center provides magnificent views of Puebla and the surrounding volcanoes.
Amparo Museum
The Amparo Museum (Museo Amparo) possesses a permanent collection of over 6,000 works of pre-Hispanic origin and features multiple temporary exhibitions displaying Novo Hispano, modern and contemporary art. Situated in a 16th-century colonial structure that formerly housed a hospital, the building was converted by Pedro Ramirez Vazquez, a renowned figure in Mexican architecture. The museum has a souvenir shop, libraries and a beautiful rooftop terrace cafeteria which offers magnificent view of the nearby cathedral.
International Museum of Baroque
Built by Toyo Ito, recipient of the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the International Museum of Baroque (Museo Internacional del Barroco) opened in 2016. It offers an overview of the prolific Baroque period in Europe and Latin America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The museum is situated in the Angelópolis, one of the most modern areas of the city. Parks, bike paths, shopping malls, universities, cultural venues and the Star of Puebla Ferris wheel are located nearby.
Constancia Museums
In 1835, businessman Esteban de Antuñano opened the first factory in Mexico driven by hydropower which remained in operation until 1991. Today, the nearly 7,000-meter structure houses three museums—the House of Music in Vienna (Museo Casa De La Musica De Viena En Puebla), the Puppet House (Casa De Las Marionetas Mexicanas) and the Children's Museum (Museo Infantil)—which are integrated into the original architecture.
UDLAP's Art Chapel
With its striking French field architecture and green metalwork, UDLAP's Art Chapel (Capilla del Arte) stands out among the buildings of Puebla's historic city center. The former site of the city's first retail store, the landmark building was constructed by Schwartz & Maurer using materials ordered by catalog and shipped from France. The building's metal core is characteristic of Art Nouveau. The façade features large windows adorned with intricate vegetal ornamentation. In 2009, the building's upper floor was donated to the Universidad de las Américas Puebla and converted into the Art Chapel cultural center which features a contemporary art gallery, event rooms and an auditorium.
El Parian
Located three blocks from Puebla's main square at 6 Norte Street, the market of El Parian is an excellent source for traditional crafts. Open Monday to Sunday, the market boasts over 100 stalls featuring an assortment of regional artisan wares including textiles, embroidery, jewellery, leather goods and beautiful creations in Talavera, Puebla's famed ceramic pottery. There are also purveyors of tempting regional culinary treats such as camote, jamoncillos, borrachitos and marzipan.
Nearby Golf
Puebla is known for its passionate enthusiasm for golf. Area courses include Campestre Mayorazgo, El Cristo, La Huerta, Las Fuentes and La Vista. La Vista is an exclusive 18-hole, PGA-category course developed by the prestigious designer Robert Von Hagge.
Referred to as the "City of Flowers," the small town of Atlixco is an enchanting and colorful destination for a day of shopping and sightseeing. You will have time to peruse the markets where a bevy of local products, fruits, cheeses, flowers and artisan crafts are on display. In the evening, the hotel will deliver your purchases to your room or prepare a dinner from your selections.
Cuetzalan
Set high in the clouded hills of the northern reaches of the state, the small town of Cuetzalan is known for its cobblestone streets, grottos, waterfalls and coffee plantations. It is also a place of well-expressed cultural fusion between the indigenous population and mestizos, a characteristic reflected in local artisan crafts and the town's typical white dresses. Visitors to this quiet and restful retreat enjoy high-quality freshly blended local coffee and the chance to witness the Dance of the Flyers, a traditional ceremony in which the performers climb 40-meter poles and slowly descend by rope. 170 km from Puebla
Pahuatlán
Nestled in the Sierra Norte Mountains, the small town of Pahuatlán is a magical place bursting with tradition. Noted for its cobblestone streets, red tile roofs and simple traditional architecture, the town specializes in handicrafts, including embroidery, beadwork, textiles, leather goods and Amate bark paper, one of the oldest papers in the world, which has been produced since before the Spanish conquest. Locals also serve up exquisite freshly baked bread and some of Mexico's finest Arabica coffee. A tour of an area coffee plantations allows visitors to travel back in time and connect with the area's rich heritage.
Tlatlauquitepec
Known as the Sierra Norte's garden, the small mountain town of Tlatlauquitepec offers a perfect pairing of culture and nature. The lush natural environment surrounding Cabezón Hill provides a magnificent encounter with the outdoors as visitors set out on trails to explore waterfalls, caves, rivers, pools and springs. Back in town, a stroll through the quiet streets allows one to appreciate the town's colorful colonial architecture, including an imposing former Franciscan convent. Regional culinary specialties include papered trout, mole smoked beef and tlayoyos (stuffed tortillas). 160 km from Puebla
Surrounded by deep green mountains covered in mist, Xicotepec is home to a pre-Hispanic ceremonial center, Vivo Xochipila. At this indigenous shrine, the most important ceremony of the year takes place on June 24 in honor of the flower goddess and features sacred rituals, traditional dances, parties and, of course, flowers. To the delight of travelers, the town's culinary traditions include cecina (salted beef), tostadas, enchiladas, chorizo ahumado (smoked sausage) and acamayas (shrimp-like crustaceans). 220 km from Puebla
The town of Zacatlán is characterized by its peculiar cool and misty climate. Away from the bustle of the big cities, it is a relaxing escape featuring a picturesque historical center and beautiful gardens. It is surrounded by orchards of apple and other fruit trees which fill the air with intoxicating scents during blossom season. Juárez Garden is the town's most popular spot, where one can peruse an array of boutiques and art galleries. The town's main annual festival is the Apple Fair (Feria de la Manzanais) held in August in celebration of the fruit-growing traditions of the region. Located 20 minutes by car from Zacatlán, Las Piedras Encimadas Valley is filled with pine forests and fascinating volcanic rocks carved into capricious forms by millions of years of erosion. 121 km from Puebla.
Listed as the Magic Town of Mexico since 2012, San Andrés and San Pedro Cholula are two of the municipalities that make up the modern City of Cholula. These municipalities are an exceptional source of a rich heritage of over 2,000 years. Cholula is a fervent religious community since the Hispanic era and the city is recognized for its numerous variety of churches. In San Andrés, the main attraction is the Great Pyramid of Cholula that is over 60 meters high. It is the largest pyramid in the world having an area of more than 400 meters per side and has a series of tunnels excavated in the ruins that can be explored. At the top of the pyramid is a 16th century church. It is the perfect setting to have an impressive panoramic view. In San Pedro is the Plaza de la Concordia where the San Gabriel Convent is located, which houses the Franciscan Library and the Guerrero Portal, the longest arched portal in Mexico that offers a variety of restaurants and cafes.
Located in the center of the sierra poblana it is the perfect place to connect with nature and for those who enjoy adventure activities such as mountain biking, boat rides, fishing, photo safari and hiking. Surrounded by waterfalls, rivers and green landscapes will turn any walk into an unforgettable experience. This magical town is characterized by its flowers, mainly azaleas that are easily found and even every year since 1938 the Flower Fair is celebrated.
This picturesque magical town is located in a valley in the north of the state of Puebla. You can enjoy a lagoon formed by 9 eyes of water, swim, contemplate the view, fish or take a ride on the boat are some of the options. You will also find thermal baths and a spring of sulphurous waters that ensure it has healing properties.
The town is a large producer of blown glass spheres, there are more than 300 workshops and factories that are dedicated to this activity and provide the people with brightly colored facades, perfect frame for a photograph.
The archaeological site of Cantona features the ruins of one of the first pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica. The walled city, which rivaled Teotihuacán, reached its peak between 600-1000 CE with 80,000 residents, only to be abandoned around 1050 AD. The site consists of more than 500 cobbled streets, 3,000 courtyards and residences, an elaborate acropolis, small pyramids, temples and over 24 game courts. To date, a small, yet awe-inspiring portion of this ancient settlement has been uncovered. Cantona is located 1.5 hours from Puebla. In route, visitors can stop to marvel at the impressive 17th– and 18th-century architecture of the Hacienda de Tepeyahualco.
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Palafoxian Library
Located in Puebla's historic center, the Paxafoxian Library (Biblioteca Palafoxiana) is widely considered to be the oldest public library in The Americas. Established in 1646 with a donation of 5,000 volumes from Bishop Juan Palafox y Mendoza, the library is recognized for its antiquity, originality and artistic value. A museum since 1981, the library holds over 42,000 books and manuscripts dating back to the fifteenth century and continues to serve as a repository for researchers from around the world. UNESCO added the library to its Memory of the World Register in 2005.
Bubas Bridge
In 2014, Puebla's local government found evidence of a network of tunnels beneath the city. Further exploration revealed an underground passage over 70 meters in length with a history reaching back over 300 years. Constructed in 1682, the tunnel known as Bubas Bridge (Puente de Bubas) originally connected Bubas Hospital to the city and it continued to serve as hidden road for the distinguished upper class families of colonial-era Puebla for many years. Today, the Secrets of Puebla program offers tours of the tunnel to visitors.
Chautla Hacienda
Located northwest of Puebla, Chautla Hacienda was once a vast tract of farmland owned by the Marquis of Selva Negra. In the nineteenth century, the land became the property of an Englishman named Thomas Gillow. His son built an English-style castle (El Castillo) in remembrance of his ancestors. He also modernized the estate with electricity in 1903 by building Latin America's first hydroelectric power plant on site and introduced its first railway system. Today, a small fraction of the hacienda remains, providing a lovely destination for a leisure outing. Visitors can view the original manor house, go fishing or row boating on the lake, enjoy a picnic beside the pine forest or tour the castle which serves as a museum.
Former Convents of Huejotzingo and Calpan
UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1994, Huejotzingo and Calpan are located on the slopes of the volcano Popocatépetl. They belong to a group of 14 area monasteries that were built in the sixteenth century by the Augustinians, Franciscans and Dominicans in order to evangelize the surrounding region. The communities of Huejotzingo and Calpan are very festive and host a variety of celebrations throughout the year. Huejotzingo's carnival is renowned for its widespread local participation, sumptuous costumes and representations of Puebla's history. Between July and August, Calpan holds one of the best Chiles en Nogada festivals in the country. Though it is possible to enjoy this exquisite dish in Puebla, the farm-to-table experience of sampling it in Calpan is especially memorable.
El Mural de los Poblanos
Offering Puebla's typical gastronomy with a contemporary touch, this restaurant features three large murals by the artist Antonio Álvarez Morán which celebrate Mexico's rich history. El Mural's house specialty is mole. Other highlights include duck and a broad selection of mezcales.
Calle 16 de Septiembre #507, Centro Histórico
In 1989, the 16th-century San Miguel La Noria Hacienda was thoughtfully re-imagined as a dining establishment. The granaries were converted into a lobby while the stables and courtyards were transformed into a restaurant which evokes the hacienda's past splendor. La Noria features Poblano cuisine with a menu comprised of typical dishes, seafood, meats and wines.
41 Poniente y 23 Sur Ex Hacienda La Noria
Specializing in finely prepared steak, fresh seafood and thoughtful wine pairings, Ensamble emphasizes quality ingredients in its refined global cuisine.
Paseo Opera 570, Lomas de Angelópolis
La Casa de los Muñecos
The original location of La Casa de los Muñecos is situated in a Novo Hispano-style building known as "The House of Dolls" in reference to its intriguing façade. The restaurant's menu features traditional Puebla cuisine as well as signature creations that merge local recipes, ingredients and flavors with contemporary trends.
Museo de Arte BUAP – 2 Norte #2, Centro Histórico
Entre Tierras
In keeping with the slow food movement, Entre Tierras presents artisanal Mexican cuisine using the finest organic ingredients and products from the region. Its vibrant signature dishes are deeply rooted in Mexican culinary tradition to stimulate the senses.
4 Norte #410, Centro Histórico
Paseo San Francisco
While the origin of traditional chalupas is uncertain, most cite Paseo San Francisco, with its group of traditional restaurants, as the first place to offer this delightful Mexican specialty. According to some, the author of this simple yet delicious dish was Severina Méndez, whose family owns the restaurant La Abuelita. Others assert that chalupas were created in 1896 by Francisca Hernández, the matriarch of the family which has operated the restaurant La Chiquita for five generations.
La Abuelita – Located between 10 Norte Street and Boulevard 5 de Mayo, Centro Histórico
La Chiquita – Located between 14 and 20 Oriente Streets, Centro Histórico


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These service entrance caps attach to the end of EMT or IMC conduits that are being used to bring over-head power to buildings or homes. Their clamp-on design and large insulator yoke allows the cables from meters to be hung outside of service heads without the fear of abrasion while waiting for the utility power connections. Available sizes are 1/2"-4".


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Robin DR400 for FSX/P3D
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Following on from our PA-28 series, C152 and Duchess Model 76 aircraft, this highly detailed simulation of the Robin DR400-180 Regent has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life DR400, G-BEUP, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir.
The DR400 is a wooden monoplane, first flown in 1972 and still in production in France as the latest DR401. This four-seat, piston-engine aircraft is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear, a 180 HP four-cylinder engine and a large forward-sliding canopy.
The aircraft features a distinctive cranked wing design and sliding canopy, giving it a unique appearance among GA aircraft and excellent cruise performance. It is fitted with an auxiliary fuel tank for a total capacity of 240 liters, providing great range.
The DR400's excellent visibility, payload capabilities, and 130-knot cruise speed make it an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.
Moving into the cockpit, the aircraft features a comprehensive suite of IFR-capable avionics including a GMA 340 audio selector, GNS 430 GPS unit, KY 97 COM 2 radio, KN 64 DME, GTX 330 transponder, KR 85 ADF and S-TEC 55 autopilot.
The model takes advantage of the latest technologies such as PBR to produce stunning visual fidelity. The DR400 is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. The package features liveries from the UK, USA, Europe, and Australia.
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The Rapid Ball is our most competition-oriented counterweights to date. Swift, nimble, and versatile, the Rapid Ball is naturally the competition counterweight of choice of the Duncan Team. Adding dimples to this spherical counterweight reduces air resistance, making it the most aerodynamic counterweight produced to date. This creates a faster, more fluid-moving counterweight, which is why it is perfect for competition use. Attach the Rapid Ball to your favorite Duncan Yo-Yo and get ready to dominate competition!
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Rapid Ball is made out of strong polycarbonate plastic.
Rapid Ball is competition-oriented counterweight!


Bariatric surgery is the best way to overcome obesity as it restricts the amount of food stomach can hold so that we can achieve weight loss in a very short span of time. In this surgical process weight loss is achieved by reducing the size of the stomach with a gastric band or by removing the portion of the stomach. Bariatric procedures also often cause hormonal changes.
The most common bariatric surgery procedures are a gastric bypass, adjustable gastric band, biliopancreatic diversion, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch. Each surgery has its own set advantages and disadvantages.
Studies prove that bariatric surgery procedure can cause significant long-term loss of weight, improvement in cardiovascular risk factors, and recovery from diabetes and a mortality reduction from 40% to 23%.
Célèbre Aesthetics is the best clinic for weight loss treatment and has a record of 100% positive results for bariatric surgery in Surat, Gujarat.


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UNESCO. Funds-in-Trust, 13 results 13
UNESCO Regional Office for Science and Technology for Africa (Kenya), 3 results 3
NEPAD: New Partnership for Africa's Development, 2 results 2
Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research for East Africa (proposed), 1 results 1
AGFUND, 1 results 1
ICCROM, 1 results 1
World Bank, 1 results 1
Kenya, 70 results 70
Africa, 70 results 70
Norway, 4 results 4
Somalia, 2 results 2
Ethiopia, 2 results 2
South Sudan, 1 results 1
UK, 1 results 1
Japan, 1 results 1
Kenya - Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage
Full powers to represent the Government of the Republic of Kenya at the International Conference of States for the adoption of the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States
Message No. 2296 from the Minister for Higher Education, Mr. J.J. Kamotho, to the Director-General
Republic of Kenya - Full Powers
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-468-A-15
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Kenya and Unesco concerning a Sub-regional Pilot Project on Energy Information for East Africa
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-470
Letter from the British Ambassador in Paris notifying Unesco of the application of the Convention to the Falkland Islands, Kenya, St. Helena and Seychelles
[Plan d'opération Polytechnic Nairobi (KEN.2)] - Amendment no. 1
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-293-35-1-2
Plan d'opération - Faculty of Engineering, Royal College, Nairobi (KEN.1)
Plan d'opération - Faculty of Engineering, University College, Nairobi (KEN.1)
[Plan d'opération - Faculty of Engineering, University College, Nairobi (KEN.1)] - Amendment No. 1
Plan of operation - The Harambee Institute of Technology - Funds in Trust from the Kingdom of Norway
Signed photocopy.
Harambee Institute of Technology Project - Phase III
Study of the pastoralism and the processes leading to the degradation of arid lands
Establishing a permanent Kenya Arid Lands Research Station (KALRES) - Plan of operation
Kenya Rural Press Extension Project, Phase III
Deuxième amendement (Credit No. 797-IDA)
Kenya - Instrument of Ratification - Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions
Ratification of the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24th July 1971
Original Instrument of Ratification. Covering letter 31.12.1973.
Funds-in-Trust - Kenya
Subsubseries consists of the FIT agreements for Kenya as a recipient country.
Efficiency of Livestock Management in Traditional Nomadic Pastoralism in Kenya - Plan of operation
Programme de participation - Kenya
Accord entre le Gouvernement du Kenya et l'Unesco
Fonds spécial pour le développement économique (Nations Unies) - Kenya
[Plan d'opération Polytechnic Nairobi (KEN.2)] - Adjustment advice no. 1
Plan d'opération - Faculty of Engineering, University College, Nairobi (KEN.1) - Amendment No. 2
Plan of Operation - Training of Secondary School Teachers, Department of Education, University College, Nairobi, March 1968 (KEN.15)
BIRD/AID - Kenya
Troisième amendement (Credit No. 797-IDA)
Framework Agreement between UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Kenya on cooperation in the implementation of digital literacy in Kenya
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-1227
Agreements between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and UNESCO/IOC
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-1172-48
Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and UNESCO/IOC for the development and implementation of the coastal and marine sub-theme of the environment initiative of NEPAD
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-1172-48-1
FR PUNES AG 8-REG-1-X07.21 (676.2)
Japan Grant for the Project Humanitarian Assistance for African Countries
FR PUNES AG 8-LEG-A-1088-1
Letter from the Permanent Delegation of Japan with the attachment indicating earmarks. Also a memorandum from BSP/CFS/BLT on the transfer of the instrument to the Archives.
Procès-verbal of the signature by the Republic of Kenya of the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States
Protocol to the agreement on the importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials, Nairobi, 26/11/1976
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kenya and Unesco for the implementation of a Technical Assistance Project financed under the International Development Association (IDA)
Quatrième amendement (Credit No. 797-IDA)
Revised standard agreement
Kenya - Declaration of Accession - Statutes of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM)
Declaration of Accession - Original (2 pages ).
Regional Centre for Science and Technology for Africa, Nairobi
Project Agreement between the Arab Gulf Programme for United Nations Development Organizations (AGFUND) and UNESCO concering a Project for the Development of Human Resources in the Field of Home Economics with focus on Rural Development and Nutrition - Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda (Project site: Kenya)
Agreement between UNESCO and the Republic of Kenya concerning the establishment and operation of the Regional Centre on Groundwater Resources Education, Training and Research for East Africa in Nairobi...as a Category 2 Centre under the auspices of UNESCO
Kenya - Instrument of Ratification - Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Plan d'opération Polytechnic Nairobi (KEN.2)
Home economics with focus on Nutrition, Community and Rural Development
Plan of operation - The Harambee Institute of Technology - Funds in Trust from the Kingdom of Norway - Phase II
FR PUNES AG 15-IBI-6-2-3-C.61
Part of Archives and Documentation of International Organizations
Adhésion à la Convention universelle sur le droit d'auteur - Kenya
Pleins pouvoirs pour la conférence de révision de la Convention Universelle sur le Droit d'Auteur, Paris, 5-24 juillet 1971
Assistance technique - Kenya
Plan of Operations for the Improvement of Teaching in Primary Schools through the Establishment of a Teacher Education Extension services in Kenya
First addendum (Credit No. 797-IDA)
Cinquième amendement (Credit No. 797-IDA)
[Plan of Operation - Training of Secondary School Teachers, Department of Education, University College, Nairobi, March 1968 (KEN.15)] - Adjustment Advice no. 1
Plan of Operations between UNESCO and the Government of the Republic of Kenya concerning the Kenyatta University Home Economic Project
Kenya - Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States
Letter authorising the Kenyan Ambassador to France to sign the Regional Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and other Academic Qualifications in Higher Education in the African States
Kenya - Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar 1971)
Covering letter 04/06/1990
[Kenya Rural Press Extension Project, Phase III] - Extension du Plan d'opérations
Kenya - Instrument of Ratification - International Convention against Doping in Sport


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ATEEZ's San Gains Attention From Netizens Worldwide For His Unreal And Manga-Like Body Proportions
The real size of his waist will shock you!
ATEEZ has been capturing the hearts of fans worldwide since debuting back in 2018. With their unique concept, talented members, and unrivaled stage presence, it isn't surprising to see why they've been labeled as one of the fourth-generation leaders.
The members of ATEEZ | @ATEEZOfficial
As much as the members always catch headlines with their performances, charisma, and visuals, one member, in particular, has recently gone viral amongst Korean netizens, and it is none other than member San!
In the past, San has gained attention for his amazing on-stage presence that has captivated the hearts of fans worldwide, whether it is in an upbeat number…
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Or even the emotions he shows when performing a ballad…
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San has also recently gained attention from Korean netizens for his crazy body proportions. On December 19, San was trending on the Korean website Pann after an article was posted titled, "The Waist of a Manga's Male Lead."
In the post, netizens pointed to a recent behind-the-scenes video posted while filming the cover for their last album FEVER: EPILOGUE. San was in a waiting room during the video, and fans noticed his trousers held up with pins.
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It is a known fact that San has an extremely narrow waist which measures 28 inches. With the praised styling of ATEEZ, San is always allowed to shine on stage, and his features are emphasized to showcase not only his visuals but just how elegant and powerful he can be at the same time.
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Many also pointed out that his proportions were so crazy and unreal due to the broad width of his shoulders.
In the same post, the main comment was, "San's waist is really thin, 28 inches. His shoulders are broad, and his waist is thin. How can a person be like that?" It isn't the first time netizens have spoken about the contrast between his narrow waist and 62cm shoulder width.
It wasn't only Korean netizens who shared this love for San's proportions. When the article was first shared, many international ATINYs also voiced their thoughts on San's insane proportions and visuals, with many showcasing just how unreal he looks.
the category is : broad shoulders + tiny waist and choi san wins. pic.twitter.com/pf8qJ9ravy
— ROCKSTAR SAN. (@rockstarcsan) December 19, 2021
currently obsessed with san's tiny waist 🙁 pic.twitter.com/TtUZxshrdX
— 샤이마 ♡🎓 (@Choisanranghae_) December 17, 2021
Although San was the only member mentioned in the article, there is no denying that all of ATEEZ are true visuals, but all have their own qualities that make them unique.
The article may focus on San's visuals and proportions, but it's also important to remember that he is also crazy talented and also so warm-hearted and genuine to his members and ATINYs! With a sold-out world tour set for 2022, hopefully, ATINYs can see him and the members soon!


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Q: How many solutions $\mid a - b \mid \le 5 $ for $a$, $b$ in $\{1, 2, ..., 50\}$? I have begun reading Principles and Techniques in Combinatorics by Chong and Meng.
The very first exercise problem is like this:

Find the number of ways to choose a pair $\{a,b\}$ of distinct numbers from the set $\{1, 2, ..., 50\}$ such that
$$ \mid a - b \mid \le  5  $$

The answer in the back of the book is $235$, but I have arrived at a different answer and I believe it to be correct.
Let
$$ a = k \in \{1,2,...,45\}$$
and
$$ b \in \{k, k+1, ..., k+5\} $$
then certainly the following holds true
$$ \mid k - b\mid \le 5$$
so we have $$45 \times 6 = 270 $$
possible solutions. However, since
$$ \mid a - b \mid = \mid b - a \mid $$
There are really two sets of solutions, so shouldn't the answer be $540$ ?
Edit:
I have just realized I have double counted every instance of $(k,k)$.

A: Since the answer they give is in the $200$ range, I assume that they want unordered pairs of numbers (also, in your question it is written as $\{a,b\}$ which indicates unordered pair). One other key in your question is that it asks for distinct pairs of numbers, so we must omit all $\{k,k\}$ choices. Finally, you should also need to include the cases of, for instance, $a=46$ and $b=47,48,49,50$ (in total there are $4+3+2+1$ of these types of cases).
Other than what I list above, your approach to the solution is valid (and good!). The corrections I list above yield $45\cdot 5=225$ pairs of the form $\{a,b\}$ with $a=k\in\{1,\ldots,45\}$ and $b\in\{k+1,\ldots,k+5\}$, and there are $4+3+2+1=10$ pairs with $a\in\{46,47,48,49\}$. This gives a total of $225+10=235$ possible pairs $\{a,b\}$.


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If you're a firm owner or design professional, don't leave contractors guessing. Using plain language, make your intent clear to avoid disputes, change orders, and claims.
There have been some funny T-shirts that say, "Let's eat, Grandma!" and "Let's eat Grandma!" with the caption: "Punctuation Saves Lives!" This shows that the same words can have two meanings, known in legal circles as an ambiguity. When an ambiguity appears in a contract or a set of specifications, courts apply a rule that says the document is "construed against the drafter." This means that the person who drafts a document (contract or drawing) has to make his or her intent clear, and not leave the reader guessing at the intent. The legal name for this rule is "contra proferentem," Latin for "against the offeror."
When to apply the rule? Under this rule, ambiguities in a contract, a set of specifications, or a drawing can be interpreted against the author (the "drafter") and in favor of the other party's reasonable interpretation. The concept is that the person or entity drafting the document should not require the other party to speculate as to its meaning. Construction contracts between the government and private contractors are subject to this legal rule to resolve ambiguities. A court's task in such contract cases is to construe a contract "to effect the parties' intent" at the time they executed the contract. If, however, the court is unable to interpret a contract based on its express terms, an ambiguity may be resolved by looking to – in order of preference – course of performance, course of dealing, and common trade practices. If all of these approaches fail, the rule of contra proferentem is applied as a "rule of last resort" to construe the ambiguity against the drafter.
When is a contract ambiguous? When one party argues that the contract is ambiguous, courts apply three primary rules of contract interpretation. First, the court begins with the actual language of the written agreement. In this step, words are given "that meaning that would be derived from the contract by a reasonably intelligent person acquainted with the contemporaneous circumstances." This means considering the context and intentions of the parties rather than just a dictionary definition. Second, the court applies the principle that a contract should "be considered as a whole and interpreted so as to harmonize and give reasonable meaning to all of its parts." Third, the mere fact that the parties disagree with regard to the interpretation of a specific provision, does not, standing alone, render that provision ambiguous. A contract provision is ambiguous only if it is susceptible to more than one "reasonable meaning." In other words, differing interpretations must fall within a "zone of reasonableness."
Contractor's duty to inquire. Like every legal rule, there are exceptions. The exception to this rule of contra proferentem applies when an ambiguity is obvious on the face of the document, known as a patent ambiguity. This exception applies when the ambiguity is so glaring that it is unreasonable for a contractor not to discover and inquire about it. A patent ambiguity triggers a duty on behalf of a contractor on public projects to ask about the meaning of the ambiguity before it bids on a contract. Absent such an inquiry, a patent ambiguity in the contract will be resolved against the contractor – and not the drafter – for failure to inquire as to the contract's meaning. Government cases have held that the owner's so-called Spearin implied warranty does not eliminate the "contractor's duty to investigate or inquire about a patent ambiguity, inconsistency, or mistake when the contractor recognized or should have recognized an error in the specifications or drawings." Therefore, contractors are given fair warning that, when faced with an obvious ambiguity in the contract, plans, or specifications, they should err on the side of seeking clarification prior to bidding rather than hoping to pursue a change order later. This is tough law, but it makes sense that a contractor should not be able to "sand-bag" on claims, but should come forward at the earliest stage and seek a clarification. This rule has essentially been written into industry contracts.
AIA contract clauses. In the private sector, this concept is found in the standard AIA A201 General Conditions (2017 edition). Failure to promptly report an ambiguity will result in the contractor bearing the financial risk. Section 3.2, Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions by Contractor, states that:
"Because the Contract Documents are complementary, the Contractor shall, before starting each portion of the Work, carefully study and compare the various Contract Documents relative to that portion of the Work… "These obligations are for the purpose of facilitating coordination and construction by the Contractor and are not for the purpose of discovering errors, omissions, or inconsistencies in the Contract Documents; however, the Contractor shall promptly report to the Architect any errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered by or made known to the Contractor as a request for information in such form as the Architect may require…
"If the Contractor fails to perform the obligations of Sections 3.2.2… the Contractor shall pay such costs and damages to the Owner, subject to Section 15.1.7, as would have been avoided if the Contractor had performed such obligations. If the Contractor performs those obligations, the Contractor shall not be liable to the Owner or Architect for damages resulting from errors, inconsistencies or omissions in the Contract Documents, for differences between field measurements or conditions and the Contract Documents, or for nonconformities of the Contract Documents to applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, and lawful orders of public authorities."
The rule of reasonableness. Even if an ambiguity is found to be hidden and not obvious, i.e. latent, the contractor is not automatically entitled to an extra or a change order from the owner. Courts hold that a contractor's interpretation of a latent ambiguity will only be adopted if it is found to be reasonable. As one court held, "If the court finds that a patent ambiguity did not exist, then the reasonableness of the contractor's interpretation becomes crucial in deciding whether the normal contra proferentem rule applies." Interpretation of the contract requires the court to place itself into the shoes of a reasonable and prudent contractor. The contractor does not have to prove that its interpretation of the contract is the only reasonable one, but it does bear the burden of showing: a) that its conclusion is at least a reasonable reading; and, b) that it relied on its interpretation of that provision when preparing its bid.
What to do? If you are an owner or design professional, the takeaway here is to not leave contractors guessing at your intent. Using plain language, make your intent clear to avoid disputes, change orders and claims. If you are a contractor or a subcontractor bidding a job, read the documents carefully and ask for clarification if something is unclear at the earliest discovery of an ambiguity. Failure to do so may result in the financial risk shifting from the drafter to the reader!
William Quatman, FAIA, Esq., is general counsel and senior vice president at Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. He can be reached at bquatman@burnsmcd.com.
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Q: How does $xy - y = z + zx$ become $y (x - 1) = z (x + 1)$?
Can anyone explain to me from where the $1$ and $1$ in $(5)$ came?

Problem. Make $y$ the subject of the formula
$$x = \frac{y + z}{y - z}$$
Solution:
$$\begin{align}
x &= \frac{y + z}{y - z} \tag{1} \\[4pt]
x (y - z) &= y + z \tag{2} \\[4pt]
xy - xz &= y + z \tag{3} \\[4pt]
xy - y &= z + zx \tag{4} \\[4pt]
y (x - 1) &= z (x + 1)\tag{5} \\[4pt]
y &= \frac{z(x + 1)}{x - 1}\tag{6}
\end{align}$$

What I have not understood is where the $y (x - 1) = z (x + 1)$ came.
Any help of tip is very appreciated.

A: Note that we can factorize since we have (Note the different colors):
$$x\color{red}{y}-\color{red}{y}=\color{green}{z}+x\color{green}{z}$$
Or, if you prefer:
$$x\color{red}{y}-1\color{red}{y}=1\color{green}{z}+x\color{green}{z}$$
Therefore:
$$\color{red}{y}(x-1)=\color{green}{z}(1+x)$$
Which is what the solution you provided suggests.

A: The coefficient of $y$ is usually suppressed if it is $1$, so you can write $1\cdot y$ for $y$ if you need an explicit placeholder after factoring.
Thus, working with the left side of the equation, we have:
$$x\cdot y -y\tag{Given}$$
$$x\cdot y - 1\cdot y\tag{Write suppressed coefficient}$$
$$(x - 1)\cdot y\tag{Factor $y$ from the right}$$
$$y\cdot (x-1)\tag{Swap order of multiplication}$$
and similarly for the other side of the equation


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