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Jij August 24, 2013, 11:32pm #1
I've decided to (finally) start a thread for Toss Up scrimmages in New Zealand, as we have had a few already and I thought some of you will be interested to know what has been happening.
To be absolutely honest with you, I can't remember the details from the first two scrimmages we have had so far here in Auckland, so I'll just skip over them and hopefully someone who remembers can help out with that.
So to start off, here is what happened at yesterdays scrimmage…
24th August 2013, at Onehunga High School
Yesterday, 27 teams competed. It was great to see everyone, and some new faces too!
2918A (GCEC, Glenfield College) and 2915B (Lynfield College) won the event, but had some tough challenge in the semifinals when they were against 2921B (Free Range Robotics, Homeschool) and 2915A (Lynfield College). the 2918A and 2915B alliance won the first match, but 2921B and 2915A pushed it to a tiebreaker. 2918A and 2915B moved onto the finals where they faced 2941B (Otumoetai College) and 2941D (Otumoetai College). They won the first match and then 2915B had a little disaster when smoke started to appear from their robot… there was no third match but 2918A and 2915B were announced the champions.
Congratulations to 2918A (GCEC, Glenfield College) and 2915B (Lynfield College)!!!
The highest score of the day in a match was 61.
Thanks to Onehunga High School for hosting the event, and to all the volunteers for running it so smoothly!
~George
jacko August 24, 2013, 11:43pm #2
Congrats to the winning and finalist teams! Unfortunately I couldn't be there myself, but I have heard there was some pretty fiery (quite literally ) competition. The new 2915A and 2915B accidentally had their numbers swapped on the day D: so 2915B was really A and 2915A was really B XD
Its good to see a lot of new people and teams coming through, hopefully we will see the New Zealand competition expand a lot this year! I know Lynfield has a couple of new juniors running 2915B now, and my brother on 2915A so watch out for them in the near future
I can't wait for the next scrimmage to see what people have developed.
As for the previous scrimmages, I believe the first one was won by 2941A (Lucas while he was still competing in HS) and 2918A, where 2915J (when I was still competing in high school under 2915J) and 2915A were in the finals.
As for the second scrimmage, that too has slipped my mind (maybe because there was only a few teams, 12 or so there).
Thanks Charge (for those of you who get the joke…) for making the thread!
murdomeek August 25, 2013, 5:59pm #3
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Jij September 13, 2013, 11:57pm #5
14th September 2013, at Whangaparoa College
Today we had a scrimmage held at Whangaparoa College, where 21 teams competed. 2918A and 2915A (who competed under 2915B in the last scrimmage) again aligned and won the event, but only just scraped through semifinals against 2921A (again, last time entered as 2921B), who this time aligned with 2900A. In one match they only won by 1 point, and it was very nearly a loss (a second more and it would have been different).
High score of the day in a match was 80.
Thanks to all the volunteers and to Whangaparoa College for hosting the event, and congrats to 2918A and 2915A!! And a big thanks to 2900A for the awesome alliance!
The_VEX_Raptors September 14, 2013, 10:07pm #6
Who were the finalists?
The VEX Raptors:
2918A with 2915A and 2915B with 2941D I believe.
28th September 2013, at DigitalNatioNZ Expo
We've just got back from competing at the DigitalNatioNZ expo, what a blast! There were a few issues, namely the fact that we were at a large technology expo so there was a considerable amount of wireless interference (basically, in each match you could guarantee a disconnection, in one match my robot disconnected over 10 times). The competition still moved on swiftly though.
The setup was very informal, we only had one field and we were keeping the public engaged. So we would play a bunch of games, then switch into skills, then back into games, and so on. We got loads of interest from spectators and the media, and we hope this helps to boost the VEX programme in New Zealand!
To sum up the rankings, 2918A topped the board once again, but with the situation of the wireless interference who knows how it could have been without that.
The alliances were chosen for us, my team was very lucky to be placed with 2918A and we proceeded through the elimination rounds with ease, and we even won! Free Range Robotics was absolutely over the moon to finally win a Toss Up competition. Thanks Jason (2918A) for the alliance!
As for skills, my team (2921A, Free Range Robotics) ranked first with a score of 54 points, putting us in 20th spot on the World Robot Skills Rankings.
2918A was awarded 2 free tickets to any (well, nearly any) show at Vector Arena within the next 12 months for ranking 1st after qualifications, and 2921A was awarded 2 free tickets for ranking 1st in the skills challenges. Thanks guys for the tickets!!
Next up is a scrimmage at AUT in Auckland City on the 12th of October.
I will be updating this post with more details on the elimination rounds and the rankings after qualifications when I can get them
jpk_7682 September 28, 2013, 12:44pm #9
Well done and it's a shame the whole Digital Nationz thing was such a rush and so space constrained. Given it was supposed to be robot wars I'm impressed we ended up having VEX instead!
It certainly did generate some publicity which is great for robotics in NZ
Robots & smart consoles
XBox One, Wi-Fi-controlled robots and more from Auckland's Digital Nationz digi-gaming expo.
Hopefully 7682 will make it to the next scrimmage!
Jij October 11, 2013, 10:43pm #10
12th October 2013 at AUT
Another competition already! Just two weeks after the last scrimmage at Digital NatioNZ we had another one today, at AUT (Auckland University of Technology), who are starting up a new team! We also had a guy from Australia fly over with interest to get VEX going over there too, which is fantastic news.
On with the results…
At the end of the Qualification Rounds, Oats D (2941D, Otumoetai College) topped the table followed by GCEC A (2918A, Glenfield College) in second and Wingus and Dingus (7682) in third.
Oats D picked my team (2921A, Free Range Robotics), GCEC A picked Lynfield A (2915A, Lynfield College), and Wingus and Dingus aligned with Oats A (2941A, Otumoetai College).
Wingus and Dingus's alliance (7682, 2941A) were knocked out in semis to GCEC A's alliance (2918A, 2915A), who later faced Oats D's alliance (2941D, 2921A) in the finals. The alliance of Oats and Free Range won both matches with scores of 48-14 and 49-33, and were the tournament champions.
We would like to thank Oats for the great alliance, we really enjoyed working with you plus your assistance with improving our intake system. GCEC and Lynfield - you were a tough alliance and those finals had some pretty intense blocking!
As for skills, 2915A had the highest score of 66.
The highest match score of the day was 87, by the Oats D and Free Range alliance in the semi-finals.
Thanks to AUT and all the volunteers for running the scrimmage, and we look forward to seeing you all again at the next scrimmage! (Big Boys Toys, 9th and 10th November).
EDIT: You can find more details on the scrimmage today on RobotEvents here, or of course through your favourite scouting site.
Wingus_or_Dingus October 11, 2013, 11:16pm #11
Well done 2921A & 2941D on your win today!
We especially enjoyed Q40
Wingus or Dingus:
Haha yeah that match… too close for comfort XD
Jij February 1, 2014, 7:48pm #13
1st February 2014, at Glenfield College (informal scrimmage)
Yesterday we had our first competition for 2014 in Auckland. Approximately 15 teams competed at this informal, instead of 20-25 you would see at a "normal" scrimmage.
For those wondering what I'm talking about by an "informal scrimmage", it's basically where everyone is really relaxed, with no strict schedule and where the fields end up being named the "Much Field" and the "Many Field" (instead of "Field 1" and "Field 2"). Wow.
To be honest, I was finding it a little tricky to follow the rankings as there was only one screen that I saw, and it generally had a match schedule displaying, but I happen to know 2941D (Otumoetai College) ranked first after the qualification rounds (as they were the captains of the first seeded alliance).
Free Range Robotics were picked by 2918D (Glenfield College), thanks for picking us!! And we're very sorry about our drivetrain overheating.
The finals were a close battle between the first seeded 2941D+2918A (red) alliance and the 2941A+2915A (blue) alliance. The scores were getting close, but in the final match there was a bit of "accidental defensive stance" play by the red alliance (interesting strategy decision), giving the blue alliance a large opportunity to take the win.
Congrats to 2941A (Otumoetai College) and 2915A (Lynfield College) for winning the competition!
This scrimmage was also an opportunity for skills runs, and I believe that there were scores well into the 80s.
We have competitions every weekend now until the National competition (28 Feb - 2 Mar), I think a location for the next scrimmage is yet to be completely confirmed but will likely be at Massey University. EDIT: Turns out the next scrimmage is at Glenfield College again, or so I have been told.
Jij February 7, 2014, 10:07pm #14
8th February 2014, at Glenfield Scrimmage (informal)
We had another small informal scrimmage today, 10 teams competed (yes, a VERY small scrimmage). It was great practice for the upcoming National competition, with some very tough games. The robots seemed to be working much nicer today than they were last weekend.
A few details…
-After Qualifications, 2915A (Lynfield College) ranked 1st, 2919W (Kristin School) ranked 2nd, and 2921A (Free Range Robotics) ranked 3rd.
-During the competition, 2 teams chose not to continue (2918A during lunch break, and 2919W just before Alliance Selection), taking us down to 8 robots, giving us 4 alliances of 2 robots for the Alliance Selection.
-The finals were between 2915A (Lynfield College) with 2921A (Free Range Robotics), and 7757Z (Pasadena Intermediate) with 2911A (Avondale College). 2915A's alliance won both matches, winning the tournament.
-Highest score of the day to my knowledge was 82 points (in a match).
This scrimmage was also a test for some new technology in New Zealand, some of the university volunteers have worked together to create an app that allows field control from the field (I.E. for a commentator to press a button on their phone to start the game), and for the scorers to enter the scores to their phone/tablet which then sends them directly to the Tournament Manager software. It looks really cool, I hope I haven't messed up my description of it (as I was only observing and not using the app).
Thanks to Glenfield College for hosting the competition today, and to all the university volunteers! See you all next weekend (15 Feb) at Massey University!
Jij February 16, 2014, 9:01pm #15
So someone in particular has been bugging me to put an update up on this thread (I forgot, I'm sorry)…
15th February 2014 at Massey University
We had a big scrimmage on Saturday, with 24 teams (iirc) showing up. Time is ticking until the NZ Nationals (11 days as of today), so it was great to see so many teams show up for some great practice!
I am not aware of all the little details (I had planned to get some paper and write down the details on the spot, but that's another thing I forgot to do), so I'll edit this post when I have more to share. I do know a few though (I tried to take notes on my phone when I could remember).
A quick summary:
-2941D ranked first after the Qualification Rounds
-2941D aligned with 2918A (after 2915A declined)
-Semifinals 1 were between 2941D (Oats D) + 2918A (GCEC A), and 7682 + 7682E (Wingus and Dingus). 7682's alliance won one of the games (45-47) but 2941D's alliance won the other two, progressing them to the finals.
-Semifinals 2 were between 2915A (Lynfield A) + 2941A (Oats A), and 2911A (Avondale A) + 2921A (Free Range A). 2911A's alliance won the first game but 2915A's alliance won the following two, progressing them to the finals.
-2915A + 2941A won the first finals game (71-33) as well as the second game, winning the tournament!
Congrats to everyone, hope to see you all this weekend (22 Feb) at Onehunga High School, where I believe we will have a few international teams as well…
Jij February 22, 2014, 12:57pm #16
A quick correction to my last update, 2918A ranked first and picked 2941D (after 2915A declined), not the other way around.
22nd February 2014 at Onehunga High School
We had a big competition yesterday for New Zealand, with 31 teams competing. Two of these were from Beijing (7871A and 7871B), thanks guys for coming over! It was really cool to see some international teams at one of our scrimmages.
2911A ranked first after the Qualification Rounds, followed by 2915A in second and 2921A in third.
I can't remember all the alliances unfortunately (8 alliances of 3 teams each is a bit too much for me to remember!!), but I do know that 2911A (Binary Blitz/Avondale College) picked 2915A (Lynfield College) and then 7871A (BJ CP NOFLSch A) (please excuse me if it was 7871B though, the results aren't showing on RobotEvents), and so 2921A (Free Range Robotics) picked 2941D (Otumoetai College) and then 2921B (Free Range Robotics). 2911A, I'll forgive you one day for breaking the deal I thought we had These two alliances made it to the finals.
2911A's alliance won both matches, congrats!!
Only 5 days until NZ Nationals, see you all there!
I will definitely either edit this post or reply again a bit later once I have more details about the skills scores, I know there are a lot of teams out there eager to know what's happening.
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MOLLEHUSVEJ BORDER CROSSING — She drives from the Danish side, in her Toyota Yaris.
He cycles from the German side, on his electric bike.
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Then they sit down on either side of the border, a yard or two apart.
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Every day since the police shut the border to contain the virus, Karsten Tüchsen Hansen, an 89-year-old retired farmer, and Inga Rasmussen, an 85-year-old former caterer, have met at the Mollehusvej border crossing to chat, joke and drink, while maintaining a modicum of social distance.
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Then he poured another glass of schnapps.
The couple's unlikely romance began in Denmark two summers ago, in slightly less sentimental fashion.
Mr. Tüchsen Hansen, carrying a grand bouquet of flowers, was on his way to drop in unannounced on another elderly Danish widow he'd known for decades. But before he reached her house, he met Ms. Rasmussen as they both were in line at a strawberry stand beside a traffic circle.
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"Never marry a German," Ms. Rasmussen had often warned them as teenagers — not from xenophobia, but because she wanted them to live close to her home.
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The match was also surprising for more poignant reasons. Both had been widowed in recent years, after more than six decades of marriage for each, and both thought their days of companionship had ended. "I never dreamed this would happen," Ms. Rasmussen said.
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In return, Ms. Rasmussen brings biscuits, a cake and sometimes even a cooked lunch. "If there's respect and acceptance, then sex is not so important," Mr. Tüchsen Hansen declared.
The Danish police have threatened to fine them if they stray over the border, Mr. Tüchsen Hansen said.
But galvanized by the presence of a journalist, Mr. Tüchsen Hansen clambered past the plastic fence to point out an old border stone hidden in the bushes.
It was another moment of poignancy.
In the early 20th century, the border lay much further to the north. But in a plebiscite on March 14, 1920, the residents of what was then the northern tip of Germany voted to join Denmark. That decision shifted the border southward to this stretch of farmland — as denoted by the old stone in the bushes.
In 2001, that border effectively disappeared again, as Denmark joined a border-free zone within the European Union. But then on March 14, 2020, exactly 100 years after the plebiscite, the border barriers were erected once more.
"My parents saw when the stone was installed," Mr. Tüchsen Hansen said. "Now I see these barriers go up."
The Danish mayor of a nearby town, Henrik Frandsen, first noticed the couple's routine.
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As a result, the couple's picnic spot has become the site of a minor pilgrimage. Journalists and residents from both sides of the border visit the couple most afternoons. When I turned up, a German reporter was already there, and a Danish couple arrived soon after, delighted to find the story was true.
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It was Kirsten Hansen, the woman to whom Mr. Tüchsen Hansen had originally planned to give the bouquet, two summers ago.
She had not known about Mr. Tüchsen Hansen's amorous intentions: He did not tell her he had intended to visit, and in any case, he never turned up. She only learned about the near miss from the flurry of recent news coverage.
"Hey!" she said, laughing. "Those flowers were meant for me!"
Emile Ducke contributed reporting.
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was the same thing but easier to obtain and more consistent. And vastly more expensive. And it replaced 4-AP. And now we're sort of back to square one, with a generic version of Ampyra, which is what the original formulation known as 4-AP was. Generic or not, I will bet that delfampridine costs more than 4-AP did.
I was on Ampyra a month after it was approved. Last January I went off it because of my insurance. A few months later, I went on 4-AP. It cost me $60.00 a month and did not help as much as Ampyra. A couple of months ago I received a letter from Ampyra saying that I might be able to go on Ampyra again. I found out I could, but where it used to cost $40.00 a month, it now was $60.00. I went back on, but I don't see as much a benefit as I saw before. I'm hoping that it will start helping me more pretty soon.
Which compound pharmacy did you use for 4-AP? I'm interested because I can no longer afford my Ampyra but experienced several benefits. Thank you so much for sharing this info!
4-AP is definitely not extended released, like Ampyra. So 4-AP may work differently for you. I use Koshland Compounding Pharmacy, 301 Folsom St, suite B, San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 344-0600 for 4-AP for my downbeat nystagmus. (No MS). I take 4 per day of the 10mg capsules and they quoted me $170-$187 + about $10 shipping for 360 capsules which is a 3mos supply for me. They can not make extended release since it is commercially available as generic Dalfampridine ER.
Try googling Discount Pharmacy Coupons. Dalfampridine is the generic version of Ampyra, but it is not clear to me if Dalfampridine and Dalfampridine ER are the same thing (I think it is) Ampyra is definetly extended release. Some pharmacies have terrific discounts on the the generics if you download their coupons. I have not tried the coupons, yet, because I have always used the non ER (extended release) 4- aminopyridine and the Compounding Pharmacy will fill that Rx from my doctor for a huge discount, especially when I order a 3 mos supply. I pay cash and do not go through my insurance. If you need the extended release AND Dalfampridine ER IS the same as Dalfampridine you may be able to save a tremendous amount with a coupon. Watch for "small print" exception to some of the coupons. I found a coupon from Good Rx for $183.44 from Lucky Pharmacy for 60 tabs of Dalfampridine ER. However, the fine print said that the Rx must be written for the 60 tablets to be for 34 days which leaves you short for 4 days.
Would you please share the name of the compounding pharmacy you used to get your 4-AP? I'm very interested in trying this since I can no longer afford Ampyra. Thank you!
ON 1-9-19: Koshland Compounding Pharmacy , 301 Folsom St, suite b, San Francisco, CA, 94105 phone # 415-344-0600 quoted me about $177 for 360 capsules of 10mg each of 4-AP + about $10 mailing fee to my home. Bear in mind that I have not been diagnosed with MS but my Neuro-ophthalmologist at Stanford Hospital sees me for downbeat nystagmus and wrote my 4-AP prescription for 4 capsules per day. Koshland had already received her Rx and I knew that they would probably discount a 3 mos supply since I take it 4 times a day. If you take it 2 times a day it would be a 6 mos supply for you. I pay cash and it does not go through my insurance. Remember that this is NOT the EXTENDED RELEASE formula. ALSO, I found a coupon through Good Rx for Dalfampridine ER for $153.29 for 60 tablets at Lucky Pharmacy. I have not followed up on this offer because it is unclear whether the ER would make a difference for me, so I don't know if I can actually fill it and get this discount since I do not have a MS diagnosis. I hope this helps; I'll try to watch this site in case you have other questions. I am also 69 years old and am on Medicare which a lot of time excludes me from trial discounts so that is another reason I don't know if the Lucky coupon will work; the coupon does NOT say anything about a trial offer, so you maybe able to use every month????
Yes, I think you are right! Is the generic dalfampridine an extended release formula? I can't seem to confirm that. Ampryra is definitely extended release. The 4-AP is definitely NOT extended release but if it worked for you the compounding pharmacy can still make it at a very low cost. Check it out with your local compounding pharmacy. If you order a 3 months supply you may be able to get a further discount per pill, as well.
I, also, take 4ap. Most definitely will be cheaper especially if you use a specific compounding pharmacy in Florida.
I used to take Ampyra until it was requested if anyone has ever had a seizure (and I had just had my first one a few weeks earlier) to stop. FYI.
Went off all dugs years ago while planning to change to sim thing else,. But piickrd you thhe book when the brain changes itself and it reworked my brain. Still can't run but feel pretty good and blessed but time to get back on something.
There are so many new oral medications available now, hopefully your neurologist is the best person to advise you on what will work best for you. I'm keen to know which book you are talking about. I would like to read it. Please send me the name and author.
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Was taking ampyra and getting payment assistance through drug company,at that time the drug was working well. Went on medicare lost my assistance now have to pay 946.00 can't afford, looking forward to generic.
Try googling discount coupons for RX. Caution: read the fine print- that said, You should be able to find a discount dalfampridine coupon at various pharmacies for a tremendous discount. I believe Dalfampridine is extended release but I am not positive. I say read the fine print because the cheapest coupon I found for dalfampridine ER was at the Lucky Pharmacy (super market pharmacy here in CA) for $183.44 for 60 tabs but only if the Rx was written for 34 days. That leaves you 4 days short. If you can take a non extended release then you can get 4-aminopyridine made by a compounding pharmacy for much less. I take the 4-AP for downbeat nystagmus (not MS) and it helps my eye movement tremendously and therefore helps my balance. Research shows that 4-AP definitely helps downbeat nystagmus but I haven't googled research on 4-AP for MS. Check with your doctor, for sure, because I know that Ampyra and generic Dalfampridine were developed specifically for MS!
In our system where profits are the main product, and health care is only a by-product, they can charage anything they want.
I was on Ampyra for years with no problems when the mail order drug company changed me to Dalfampridine generic last week Imhave had a headache since so I have missed a day and headache is gone I have called everyone I can They are sending me some new meds tomorrow.
I was forced by my health insurance company to switch to the generic Dalfampridine er 10mg tb12. Things did not go well. Fortunately, I had a friend (who's an RN) was visiting during this period. After about 3 days I noticed something was different, the new generic was not functioning as well as Ampyra. She asked me if I had changed any medication, as she had noticed a decline in my balance and changes in my gait. I explained the change in medication. Fortunately I found 4 days worth of Ampyra, so we did a "study". I waited 24-hours after my last Dalfampridine er 10mg tb12 tablet, then took an Ampyra. For the next 4 days I took my Ampyra as normal (one every 12 hours). It was remarkable! My balance and gait improved. So generics are not all they are cracked up to be.


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We are committed to making a better world. We are active in the following charities both local and global.
Amazing Girls of the World
Forever Footprints
Navy SEAL Foundation
Robert Pagliarini Selected As a "Wealth Advisor with a Heart" By Trust & Estates Journal
When Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines and devastated Molocabac Island in November 2013, Amazing Girls of the World sprung into action to provide struggling families with food and water and help them rebuild homes and schools.
"We try to help them see that they can be bigger than they are," Robert explains. "While people are better off immediately with money, they're far better off if they get skills and learn how to invest in and maximize their human capital. Once we make sure they have food and are safe, our focus becomes helping people in these communities become self-sufficient."
Self-sufficiency is a skill Robert learned early on in his life. When he was 5 years old, Robert's father left his mother, so she alone cared for Robert and his four siblings. Putting food on the table wasn't easy. Robert went through school with the goal of becoming a psychologist. In 1996, to finance his intended graduate school education, he started working in a brokerage firm. "It was exciting to learn about investing and Wall Street," Robert recounts.
Read more of the article on Trust & Estates Journal
Robert Pagliarini is the co-founder of the Amazing Girls of the World, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to help under-served children in the United States and around the world. We take a decidedly entrepreneurial approach to charity that is similar to venture capital investing -- we find unique projects where we can leverage a small investment into a sustainable difference.
Our goal is to solve the cycle of poverty. Instead of giving handouts that provide a quick fix to a symptom, our objective is to radically change children's lives—not just for the moment—but for their entire life. We make investments in facilities, land, and schools that provide sustainable benefits. Our objective is to create positive momentum that immediately benefit the children's living conditions and to create an environment where they can continue to support themselves without relying on donations from others.
Children are first provided a safe, supportive, and disease free environment to learn and grow. We then encourage hope and success by offering school programs that will train them for specific jobs that are in demand in their regions.
Robert Pagliarini is on the advisory board of the Forever Footprints, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports parents who have lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy. The mission of Forever Footprints is to raise money for local organizations that support parents who have experienced miscarriage, pregnancy loss, or infant loss of any kind, as well as be a resource center for parents, doctors, nurses, hospitals, support groups, and anyone in need of support or information.
We Walk for the Steps our Babies Will Never Take
Proceeds from the walk go to local hospitals and support groups, as well as national organizations. The walk has helped fund memory box programs at several local hospitals, so parents have footprints, blankets, and other items to take home following their baby's death. In addition, cameras and photo printers have been donated to local hospitals so photos can be taken of the baby and given to the parent. Forever Footprints also supports SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss organization, a national organization that helps parents all over the country who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.
This is an incredible non-profit that is committed to exonerating individuals who it claims have been wrongly convicted through the use of DNA testing and to reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. While we help our clients live richer, fuller, and more meaningful lives, we know that there are others who have been wrongly convicted of crimes and who desperately need help. We have been contributing to the Innocence Project for years and are proud of the work they do.
Robert Pagliarini stands behind the Navy SEAL Foundation. Their enduring promise to America's Naval Special Warfare community strikes a chord for Robert. The soldiers and their families sacrifice so much for this country and our freedom that we need to step in and provide support when the family of one of these modern-day superheroes needs help.
Established in 2000, the Navy SEAL Foundation is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive set of over 30 essential programs for SEALs, SWCCs, veterans, and their families under five Pillars of Support -- Strength, Resilience, Health, Education, and Community. We stand at the forefront of crucial care for this unique community. We are there to help keep our warriors in the fight. We are there to help them transition to successful careers in the civilian sector. We are there to help their families every step of the way. And under the tragic circumstances that a member of NSW does not come home, we are there to assist as well.
We proudly support the courageous men and women who serve our country and the incredible work of the Wounded Warrior Project. Since 2003, the Wounded Warrior Project has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers – helping them achieve their highest ambition. The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower Wounded Warriors.
My father and uncles served in WWII and I have friends and clients who have served in Vietnam, Korea, the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq, and others. I cannot think of a better cause than to honor and empower those who sacrificed for us.


I am delighted to hear that you are taking on a History of West Downs – and I wish you all success.I doubt if I have much to offer that has not already been offered, but here goes!
I taught there from 1956-64. I had previously taught for four years in Scotland, very agreeably, but I have always been grateful for the rapid realisation that boys are capable of working in a much higher gear.
On Chapel, I wonder how many will have mentioned the (then) ritual of the National Anthem every Sunday, and JFC's apparent belief that properly prepared boys should have sung all but every hymn in the book 'ere they left.
S.P. was of course a great feature of the day, and one over which I believe that JFC was the recipient of much ribaldry at IAPS district meetings.
In lesson time, "Please Sir, may I go to foricas/take a number": one knew immediately how long they were likely to be away! (Later, in Africa, it was "Please Sir, may I go to the P.K. (piccanini Kaya, or similar) i.e. little wooden hut. All so preferable to the present general nonemulative – though most of my pupils know better than to ask!
The Scottish Mush must have continued into the '60s (and was a marvellous convenience for the likes of myself with connections up there).
Ivan, during most/all of the time I was there – and surely there was Carmen too – very satisfactorily saw to the staffing of the pantry with all its dining room involvement, and if one Spaniard moved on, a replacement was rapidly brought over.
Scouting. Sunday cooking at Melbury was surely a great institution, much as on the C.E. academic front being owed to the traditions laid (in my time) by D.H-G. I passed quite a few tests myself, and as a gardener have always been grateful for the bowline, and curious about the burning qualities of holly – AAA (quick burning, slow burning, kindling).
Rule of Health no 1 or 2. Go to foricas every day – after breakfast is the best time. And so say I!
I wonder whether the weekly mark reading continued to the end.
Sorry for the appalling scrawl – half term comes to a close.


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This gem is an incredibly ligh-weight wrapper for finding how many facebook friends and twitter followers someone has.

## Installation

    gem 'social_count' # In your Gemfile

    $ gem install social_count # Install locally

## Usage

1) Configure your credentials:

    # Instantiate the credentials object
    SocialCount.credentials = SocialCount::Credentials.new

    # Then set the following values
    SocialCount.credentials.twitter_consumer_key
    SocialCount.credentials.twitter_consumer_secret
    SocialCount.credentials.twitter_oauth_token
    SocialCount.credentials.twitter_oauth_token_secret
    SocialCount.credentials.fb_app_id
    SocialCount.credentials.fb_app_secret

2) Get the Facebook follower count of any business page:

    SocialCount::FacebookUser.new('zuck').follower_count # Find out how many people are following Mark Zuckerberg
    SocialCount::FacebookUser.new('zuck').friend_count # nil -- Mark has a business page because he's so famous

3) Get the Facebook friend count of any regular facebook user:

    SocialCount::FacebookUser.new('jose.valim').friend_count # Find out how many friends Jose Valim has -- I wish he were as famous as Mark
    SocialCount::FacebookUser.new('jose.valim').follower_count # nil
    # I think there are more Devise users than Facebook users in China.  As least that's on place where Jose is more famous than Mark

4) Get the Twitter follower count of any user:

    SocialMedia::TwitterUser.new('tsa').follower_count # Find out how many people are following the Transportation security Administration

5) Check if someone is on Facebook:

    orwell = SocialCount::FacebookUser.new('george_orwell')
    orwell.valid? # False -- Not everyone is cool enough to be one Facebook
    orwell.friend_count # nil

6) Check if someone is on Twitter:

    nsa = SocialCount::TwitterUser.new('no_such_agency')
    nsa.valid? # False -- Nobody can follow the NSA
    nsa.follower_count # nil

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GOP lawmaker ponders radio ad for Texas
Boy Scouts carry U.S. flags up Congress Avenue towards the Texas Capitol during the annual Boy Scouts Parade and Report to State in Austin, Texas.
(Eric Gay)
By Evan Halper
SACRAMENTO -- Assemblyman Dan Logue (R-Loma Rica) has long touted the virtues of low-tax, limited-regulation Texas as a model for what California should aspire toward to improve its business climate. He has led fact-finding missions to the Lone Star State, where colleagues join him in seminars with Texas officials and business leaders.
His efforts to import the Texas style of government have largely fallen flat in Sacramento. Now, with Democrats having more power in the Capitol than they have in decades, it is looking even less likely Logue's pitch will gain traction.
So Logue is turning to stinging sarcasm. He has penned an essay in which he proposes California come up with a radio campaign of its own to counter the one Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently launched here in his bid to lure Golden State businesses east. These ads, Logue says, could run in Texas.
The assemblyman writes:
"I'm proposing we release our own radio ads in Texas, giving our own reasons why businesses in Lone Star State should come to us. Here are a few I came up with:
-- California: Home of the nation's highest business taxes . . . but we have Disneyland!
-- Come to California, where we're first in lawsuits, and first in loss profits!
-- California: Always stylish. Where red tape is the new black tie.
-- California: Find yourself here . . . in the land of high poverty."
Rick Perry heading to California to recruit business
California passes up millions for prison healthcare, report says
Gov. Brown dismisses Texas' job-poaching efforts as 'a big nothing'
Twitter: @evanhalper
Evan Halper
Evan Halper writes about a broad range of policy issues out of Washington D.C., with particular emphasis on how Washington regulates, agitates and very often miscalculates in its dealings with California. Before heading east, he was the Los Angeles Times bureau chief in Sacramento, where he spent a decade untangling California's epic budget mess and political dysfunction.


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Коба̀лища или Куба̀лища или Кобалица (, Кокиногия, до 1927 година Κουμπάλιστα, Кубалиста) е село в Гърция, в дем Просечен, област Източна Македония и Тракия.

География
Селото е разположено в Драмското поле на 23 километра северозападно от Драма. През селото минава суходолицата Сушица (Куручай), която идва откъм Руждене.

История

Етимология
Според Йордан Н. Иванов името вероятно е патронимично име от личното име *Кобил, от *ковил, от *копил(е). Но може да се предполага и от кобила (заради облика Кобилица, сравним с местното име Кобилица в Шар) с а вместо и поради кръстосване с гръцкото καβάλλης, работен кон от латинското caballus.

В Османската империя
В XIX век Кобалища е българско село в Драмска каза на Османската империя. Църквата "Свети Архангели" в центъра на селото е от първата половина на века.

В 1891 година Георги Стрезов пише за селото:

В края на XIX век Васил Кънчов пише, че селото има 50 български къщи и 90 турски. Според статистиката на Кънчов ("Македония. Етнография и статистика") към 1900 година Кобалища има 350 жители българи християни, 360 турци и 20 цигани.

След Илинденското въстание в 1904 година почти цялата християнска част на селото минава под върховенството на Българската екзархия.

По данни на секретаря на екзархията Димитър Мишев (La Macédoine et sa Population Chrétienne) в 1905 година християнското население на Кобалища (Kobalichta) се състои от 440 българи екзархисти и в селото действа основно българско училище с един учител и 45 ученици.

През 1910 година по инициатива на драмския мютесариф Тахсин Узер в селото е построена сграда на турско девическо училище, с осем класни стаи и два салона. Разрушена е и старата джамия и е построена нова. През 1912 година въпреки съпротивата на мюсюлманския Селски съвет по образование е разрешено на християнски деца да посещават мюсюлманското училище.

При избухването на Балканската война в 1912 година 7 души от Кобалища са доброволци в Македоно-одринското опълчение.

В Гърция
В 1913 година след Междусъюзническата война селото остава в Гърция. По време на Първата световна война, от август 1916 до края на септември 1918 г. селото е в границите на военновременна България. В края на 1916 г., българското училище в Кобалища е възстановено.

В 1920 година четирите махали на Кобалища са записани като отделни селища - Дервен (Δερβέν) с 277 жители, турци, Калко (Кали) със 186 жители турци Патилям със 153 жители и Таксиархе с 239 жители, последните две са българските.

Към 1918 година според Йордан Н. Иванов селото има 150 семейства – половината българи, половината турци, но има и две гагаузки семейства, дошли от съседните гагаузки села. Турците са изселени в 20-те години и на тяхно място са настанени гърци бежанци. Към 1928 година Кобалища е смесено местно-бежанско село с 219 семейства и 879 души бежанци. Част от българите напускат след Първата световна война, част – в 1925 година и се настаняват в Неврокопско, Станимака, Пазарджик, а последните семейства – в 1944 година след изтеглянето на българските войски от района. След Втората световна война населението намалява вследствие на изселване към големите градове.

Населението се занимава с отглеждане на тютюн и жито и други земеделски култури, както и със скотовъдство.

Личности
Родени в Кобалища

  Алексо Димитров (1889 – ?), македоно-одрински опълченец, Нестрова рота на 13 кукушка дружина, носител на бронзов медал
  Георги Титянов (1884 - 1913), български революционер от ВМОРО
  Иван Янев (1882 – ?), македоно-одрински опълченец, четата на Панайот Карамфилов, четата на Стоян Филипов, 1 рота рота на 14 воденска дружина
  Илия Димитров (1894 – ?), македоно-одрински опълченец, 3 рота на 13 кукушка дружина
  Костадин Титянов (1892 – 1975), македоно-одрински опълченец, учител, 4 рота на 13 кукушка дружина, деец на ВМРО (обединена)
  Кочо Павлов, български революционер от ВМОРО
  Кочо Димитров Балтаджиев (? – 1964), македоно-одрински деец от четата на Михаил Даев, емигрирал в България със семейството си през 1913 г., като първоначално се установява в Неврокоп, след това се мести в Хасково, а накрая се заселва в пазарджишкото село Мокрище, където умира

Свързани с Кобалища
  Благой Костадинов Титянов (1927 – 2017), български лекар, по произход от Кобалища
  Екатерина Благоева Титянова (1958 – 2022), българска лекарка, по произход от Кобалища
  Константин Ангелов Титянов (р. 1962), български полицай, по произход от Кобалища

Литература

Бележки

Села в дем Просечен

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Could you explain #likeimfive Psuedocode & its purpose?
Pseudocode visualizes the steps of an algorithm, often in a human language (English, Spanish, etc.). It is usually not executable (executable code is code which produces some sort of result upon execution).
It allows people to grasp concepts / ideas before implementation, since the implementation and result of an algorithm is a cost (time, energy, money, etc.) in itself.
You want to program a machine to move items between location A and B. Before programming executable code to perform said task, you are given pseudocode of two algorithms, algorithm 1 and algorithm 2. By inspecting the pseudocode, you realize that the cost of algorithm 1 is 10 seconds (execution time) and cost of algorithm 2 is 20 seconds (execution time), and so you choose to implement algorithm 1.
Very well explained sir, thanks!
Yeah. Not quite code, not quite humanspeak. I might use basic programming concepts like loops, or perhaps recursion, but speaking in general terms instead of getting caught up in the details of executable code.
Introduction to backend development for newbies!


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In a recent study, BMC Journal found that people who eat more plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits and lean proteins, including fish, have a lower incidence of depression. Those who consume more processed foods and sugar had a higher incidence of depression. This study shows that our brains respond to what we are putting into our bodies and that we are able to change our brain chemistry through what we eat. Everything you put on the end of your fork matters if you want to win the war for the health of your brain and body.
For example, studies have shown that your body works better if you eat nine servings of fruit and vegetables a day. In addition, it is essential to your lifestyle to steer away from toxic foods.
Did you know that fast foods can actually change the chemistry and function of your brain? Fast food may be convenient. However, a fast food live leads to a fast food mind. You deserve more. H1: Depression and Your Serotonin Levels If you have been feeling depressed, start by overhauling your diet.
Food has influence over six major neurotransmitters in the brain, serotonin being one of them. Low serotonin levels are often a common cause of depression and anxiety. Often the diets of those with low serotonin levels crave carbohydrate rich foods such as pasta, bread, and sugar-filled chocolate. Carbohydrates raise serotonin levels and temporarily increase feelings of well-being. However, the blood sugar crash that follows will leave you feeling even more blue, and craving more sugar. And the weight gain that is sure to happen has a negative impact on brain function and mood as well.
Exercise and smart carbs like these just listed can make a big difference in your mood, mind, and body. In addition, help you treat depression without dependence on medication. In my latest cookbook, The Brain Warrior's Way, I go over ways to treat depression and heal anxiety through food. I invite you to check it out here.


November 13, 2018 Matthew StottLeave a Comment on Can You Help Us Out?
Matt here. First, the big news you'll all be interested in: I'm moving house (can one of you please help me shift my stuff across London for free? Thanks). Yeah, yeah, David has a new baby, but this is the real big news. I don't like change. I like things to be THE SAME. Which is why I've lived in the same bit of London the whole ten years I've been here. But now here I am, off over the other side of the city. Pray for me.
New babies and new homes have got us thinking about changes we could make here at the Uncanny Kingdom. Next year we'll publish a new Spectral Detective book, and a new Dark Lakes title, whether you want them or not. After that, though, well, perhaps it's time for us to stretch our wings a little? What do you think?
Fret not, the super awesome UF is gonna keep on a-coming, but as of February next year, this magical kingdom will be two years old, so how do we move forward? Sure, we have an idea or two about what we can add to our awesome UF line—exciting new stories we want to explore—but we're always interested in your input.
So what NEW paths can we walk? How can we grow and give you even better stories?
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This beautiful girl is beautiful in blue and reminded me of Little Bo Peep! Never be afraid to try non-traditional colors for girls!
Winter is back....maybe he never left...maybe he just played hide and seek with spring...maybe he is always there...forever winter - winter forever!