Disentangling the influence of demographic parameters and the role of density dependence on species' population dynamics may be challenging, especially when there are fractions of the population that are unobservable (e.g. dispersers, non-breeders). Additionally, due to the difficulty of gathering data at large spatial scales, most studies ignore the global dynamic of a species, which would integrate heterogeneity in local dynamics and remove the noise of dispersal. We developed a global scale, integrated population model (IPM), to disentangle the main demographic drivers of population dynamics in a long-lived colonial seabird. We used 28 years of Audouin's gull demographic data encompassing 69 local patches (90% of the world population). Importantly, we took into account the unobservable fraction of non-breeders and also assessed the strength of density dependence for this fraction of the population. As predicted by life histories of long-lived organisms, temporal random variation in survival was highest for immatures (), and lowest for adults (). Large temporal fluctuations in the probability of taking a sabbatical from reproduction would partly explain constancy in adult survival, adults probably refraining from breeding when environmental conditions were harsh. Thus, skipping breeding would be a bet hedging strategy for long-lived organisms having many reproductive chances during their lifespan. Immature survival and fertility were the main drivers of population dynamics during the study period (r2= 0.83 (0.77-0.87) and 0.73 (0.63-0.79) respectively). We found strong evidence of density dependence, not only due to the number of breeders (r2= -0.34 (-0.43 -0.24)) but also to that of sabbaticals (r2= -0.18 (-0.33 -0.01)). Even though population dynamics of long-lived organisms are very sensitive to changes in adult survival, we show here that in the absence of strong environmental perturbations affecting this life history trait, fluctuations in population density in those species may be driven by variations of immature survival and fertility. The species is showing a 5% of annual global decrease during the last ten years, and we propose an updated species conservation status. Integrated models based on long term monitoring at a global scale may enhance our ecological and evolutionary understanding of how demographic drivers influence population dynamics.


Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes took exception to team owner Mark Cuban's comments on the journey aspiring players should take on their way to the NBA.
Speaking with Eurohoops about Slovenian-born rookie Luka Doncic, Cuban said, "If we took our best kids and seven years before they are McDonald's All-American, we sent them over to Slovenia to get an education, the league would be a thousand times better.
"They just learn how to play basketball while our guys learn how to taunt and put together mixtapes."
Barnes, a Maverick since 2016, rebuked Cuban's comments.
"As a statement, I don't agree with it. As a joke I don't find it funny. And frankly I think it doesn't reflect what makes the NBA special," he said in a statement to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated.
"The great thing about our league is that players come from all over the world," Barnes continued. "We are raised in every background imaginable and bring unique perspectives because of it. We should celebrate that.
"We bring those perspectives on each other, on issues in our communities and we aren't afraid to learn from and share those perspectives. That's our strength."
Barnes earned a spot in the 2010 McDonald's All-America Game before the Golden State Warriors drafted him seventh overall in 2012.
The 26-year-old is currently second on his team in scoring, averaging 18.2 points. He trails only Doncic, who's leading the Rookie of the Year conversation with 18.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists through 29 games.


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Zochrot's Education Department is calling on game designers to join GameLab, a unique workshop for creating games on the Nakba, Palestinian refugees and return.
In the lab, we will brainstorm new games on those subjects by coping with the challenges of combining gamification and playfulness with political power relations, conflict and injustice, to invent political and critical games.
The GameLab is for people who want to design and develop games (artists, educators, game students, game players, parents, designers and etc.) The lab discussions will be in Hebrew.


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State of California Sues Forever 21 for English-only Policy
April 17, 2017 By Sarah White
The state of California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing recently sued clothing retailer Forever 21, alleging that it violated state civil rights laws and discriminated against employees who speak Spanish. The lawsuit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court.
The lawsuit alleges that the store's English-only policy amounts to discrimination. The lawsuit claims that the store prohibited employees from speaking in any language other than English, even when talking to each other during breaks, and when speaking to Spanish-speaking customers. The lawsuit also claims that when three Spanish-speaking employees complained about the policy, they were treated poorly by management and their work hours were reduced.
Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, a California law, employers are prohibited from discriminating against employees based on their national origin. Employers are also not allowed to adopt English-only rules, unless there is a clear business necessity.
The lawsuit originated in 2015, when three employees asked a community legal aid group for help. An attorney with the group asked the store about the policy, and received a denial that the policy existed. The company refused to comment on the case because of the litigation, but said that it is committed to diversity and does not have any policies about the language spoken in its stores.
The lawsuit is seeking damages for the employees who complained about the policy. It is also seeking a court order to stop the discriminatory policy.
Under both federal and state laws currently in place, employers are not allowed to discriminate against employees based on their national origin. National origin discrimination means treating employees or applicants differently because they are from a particular part of the U.S. or part of the world, or because they appear to be of a certain ethnic background, or because of their background. National origin discrimination can also involve treating applicants or employees differently because they are married to or associated with a person of a certain national origin.
In addition to not being allowed to discriminate against certain individuals in the workplace because of their national origin, employers cannot enforce employment practices or policies that apply to everyone, regardless of national origin, if the policy or practice has a negative impact on people of a certain national origin and is not job-related or necessary to the operation of the business.
Specifically, many employers attempt to implement a rule that requires all employees speak in English, such as Forever 21 allegedly did. English-only rules are only allowed if they are necessary to ensure the safe or efficient operation of the employer's business, and if they are put in place for nondiscriminatory reason. For example, if an air traffic control room had an English-only policy that should be allowed because that type of policy may be necessary to ensure the safety of the people onboard the airplanes. A clothing store probably can operate efficiently and safely even if some of the employees speak to customers or each other in other languages. Employees are also forbidden from basing an employment decision on an employee's foreign accent, unless the accent seriously interferes with the employee's job performance.
Unfortunately, many companies choose to illegally discriminate against employees based on their national origin. At Liberty Law, Micha Star Liberty believes that any employees who believe they have experienced national origin discrimination should speak with an attorney. If you are in the Oakland-San Francisco area and you have experienced discrimination, call Micha Star Liberty, Oakland national origin discrimination attorney at 510-645-1000. We can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation.

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Flavour is dark roasted malts upfront then brown sugar, rich fruits, liqourice (and leather?) before finishing with slightly bitter spices.
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Hallucination - Single
It's So Nice To Be Stoned
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Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Formed in Tampa, Florida by guitarist Buddy Richardson, a veteran of the late-60s and early-70s Florida scene (The Outsiders, Soul Trippers, Noah's Ark), White Witch played an eclectic mix of psychedelia, prog, power pop, heavy Southern rock and glam rock, with painted faces, powerful vocals and some strange lyrics. They developed a devoted live following around the southeast, and their two albums (on Capricorn Records) are highly rated by some, ignored by others. Flashy vocalist Ronn Goedert was renowned for his histrionics; he sounded like a more glam Robert Plant. Some say … read more
Formed in Tampa, Florida by guitarist Buddy Richardson, a veteran of the late-60s and early-70s Florida scene (The Outsiders, Soul Trippers, Noah's Ark), White Witch played an eclectic mix of psychedelia, prog, power pop, heavy Southern rock and glam rock, with painted faces, powerful vo… read more
Formed in Tampa, Florida by guitarist Buddy Richardson, a veteran of the late-60s and early-70s Florida scene (The Outsiders, Soul Trippers, Noah's Ark), White Witch played an eclectic mix of psychedelia, prog, power pop, heavy Southern rock and glam rock, with painted faces, powerful vocals and some strange lyrics. They developed a devoted live following ar… read more
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Virginia woman facing drunk driving charges in fatal accident
On Behalf of Lutins & Pilgreen, PC | Aug 15, 2019 | DUI
Car accidents can happen for a variety of reasons. In some cases, something as simple as changing the radio station can create enough of a distraction to cause an accident. Despite this, police in Virginia and across the country may be quick to assume that an accident — especially one that occurs during late at night or early in the morning — is the result of a driver under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In fact, a woman is now facing drunk driving charges after police say she was involved in a fatal accident.
The accident that led to the 26-year-old woman's arrest reportedly happened during the early morning hours of a day in August. According to reports, both the woman and a 46-year-old male motorcyclist were westbound on a Virginia road. Though some reports indicate that the woman "drove him off the road," the details of how that happened are unclear. Police say that both vehicles crossed the center median, ultimately striking two different trees on the other side of the road.
The motorcyclist died at the scene. The female driver is said to have suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital. Police believe that both alcohol and speed were factors in the accident.
Now, the woman facing drunk driving charges has multiple decisions to make. Though these decisions will likely have a significant impact on the rest of her life, she may feel unprepared to make them. Many people in Virginia facing such charges choose to seek guidance from an experienced criminal defense attorney to advise them regarding their options and help them choose the path that is most appropriate for their individual circumstances.


By Bryan R. Snyder of Law Office of Bryan R. Snyder, APC posted in Construction Law on Friday, February 14, 2014.
OSHA has reported that a fall from heights is again the leading cause of injuries on construction sites. OSHA rules generally require that any work performed over six feet in height requires safety protection, such as guardrails, harnesses, ropes, or some method to prevent injuries. In residential construction, roughly 29 percent of all fatalities on construction sites are the result of an unprotected fall. In 2011, OSHA tightened the requirements with respect to fall protection on residential projects. The requirements now include guardrails, safety net systems, and personal fall arrest systems. The OSHA directive provides that all residential construction employees who are engaged in work at six feet or more above lower levels must comply with fall protection requirements. David Michaels, assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA, noted: " No worker should have to pay with their life trying to make a living."
On behalf of Law Office of Bryan R. Snyder, APC posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, November 21, 2013.


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Lela Winston
Domestic & International Consulting for Business and Developing Economies
Tag: global
While You Were Sleeping: The Unreported News of a New World Emerging
While Americans were busy sheltering in place and panic buying toilet paper, U.S. legislatures were busy putting the finishing touches H.R. 2444 which was introduced in May 2019. While top news syndicates are busy counting the number of COVID-19 cases, The bill, also known as the Eastern European Security Act authorizes the Secretary of State…
Dirty Little Secrets of Social Media's Back Alley
But, then the algorithms changes just kept changing. From Google, to Facebook, to Instagram, Twitter and more, it became harder to find what you wanted or to even see posts and shares from people you actually followed…
UK Refocusing on Farming and Agriculture
While the push toward agricultural development in recent times has been thought to be the domain of developing economies, the United Kingdom has begun its own investment in the sector. According to a UK government press release in February, a £60 million grant scheme has been introduced to bolster and support dairy farming in the…
Saudi Moves Forward on Education and ICT
Saudi Arabia has begun to shift its focus in recent years away from oil economy dependency and toward greater inclusion in more flexible markets and industries. Technology has become a major force multiplier in the world today for economies around the globe, especially those in developing economies. The Kingdom has recognized that it's oil economy…
Go Global: Use the Power of Media
The power to go global is often thought to be a unique feature of the information age and the process of globalization. However, this would be inaccurate. Globalization has been going on for thousands of years. We now know that Africans traveled to the Americas as far back as 60,000 ce, where relics of their…
Recent Posts: Lela Winston
Racing for the Future: The Worldwide Business of EDU
When the pandemic began to spread rapidly in the early parts of 2020, few people knew what would happen next. Beside massive municipal shutdowns, corporate bankruptcies and a sluggish market, the impact of the coronsvirus on education has been massive. According to UNESCO, or the United Nations Educational Scientific Organization, Covid-19 resulted in a staggering […]
Germany's EU Power Struggle Post Brexit
Covid-19 cases have started to rise in Germany as the reported "second wave" has taken effect, according to data from the World Health Organization. This comess at a time when the Deutschland nation has taken the helm of the faltering EU in the hopes of steering it out of crippling debt and socio-poitical turmoil. Europe […]
Sensitizating Local Populations Through Visual Media
The human eye processes more images per second than some human technology. Humans have the capacity to translate complex data in microseconds. Visual media is able to communicate ideas quickly and effectively because it engages two of our most powerful senses: sight and sound. From the days of word-of-mouth to today, media has continued to […]
A Currency Crises Rising: Yemen' s 9-Year Arab Spring Fallout
After a nearly nine-year conflict, the war-torn country of Yemen is facing a currency crises of unprecedented scope. The former British Colony who found independence in 1967, has been plunged into civil conflict for nearly a decade after uprisings in 2011 attributed to the Arab Spring that swept the Middle East. The Yemeni Rial is […]
Illusions of Parity: The Real Scamming of Africa
According to cable data and Forbes 2019 report , African nations pay some of the highest rates for data, with Zimbabwe, Equatorial Guinea, and Djibouti ranking in the top five nations worldwide. It can be argued that such high prices on the continent are due to infrastructure issues and poor access to international cables, but […]


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Hartwood Farm raises pretty much every vegetable that grows in upstate NY (and a few that you might be surprised grow here!), pork,eggs, and flowers. Come visit to see our U-pick garden full of flowers that brighten the homes of our Community Supported Agriculture members; tour the fields and visit the hens and pigs; and talk about all things vegetable and organic farming. You can see the range of practices we use to grow fresh vegetables close to year-round, including high tunnels, solar deer fencing, crop rotations, pest covers, and more to have happy, healthy, and delicious eggs and vegetables.


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Q: Selenium to load web page at server side without chrome browser i want to make selenium to work at the server side for scraping data. Will the selenium chrome driver work without chrome browser gui in ubuntu server ?

A: Yes, it would work. But it has to be in headless mode. But GUI mode it wouldn't work.
options = webdriver.ChromeOptions()
options.add_argument("--headless")
driver = webdriver.Chrome(executable_path = driver_path, options = options)

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Use the Internet to research a company for which you would like to work.
1.Examine traditional, contemporary, and emerging leadership theories and interpersonal forms of power. Create a profile of the ideal leader for the company you researched in which you describe the most appropriate leadership characteristics in terms of leadership style and interpersonal forms of power; and how these characteristics impact organizational performance.
2.Based on your research, analyze the organizational stressors (e.g., task demands, role demands, physical demands, and interpersonal demands) to determine their likely impact on organizational performance as well as how those stressors could be addressed.
3.Analyze critical elements for effective group and work team performance to determine the steps you would take to develop an effective team or work group within the company you researched.
4.Identify potential sources of conflict within the group or work team. Evaluate the five (5) conflict management styles (e.g., competing, collaborating, compromising, avoiding, accommodating) and explain which style of conflict management is most appropriate for the potential sources of conflict described above.
5.Determine potential barriers to communication, how these barriers may impact group and work team performance, and two (2) recommendations for addressing them.
6.Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.
•Analyze the issues related to workplace stress, including responses, consequences, and preventative management of stress.
•Analyze the communication process within organizations through traditional communication methods and technology.
•Evaluate the critical elements of groups and works teams, including group behavior, development, and decision making.
•Examine traditional, contemporary, and emerging leadership theories and their related impact on organizational performance.
•Analyze the causes of conflict, consequences, and resolutions to group conflict within organizations.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in organizational behavior and leadership.
•Write clearly and concisely about organizational behavior using proper writing mechanics.


Bringing the city of León to the rank of Spanish Capital of Gastronomy is a unique opportunity to pay tribute by taking the time to discover and try one of the traditional recipes easy to prepare at home. Enjoy!
Cut the lamb and the liver into pieces, season with salt and pepper and fry in a pan in a little Spanish olive oil. In a separate frying-pan, fry the finely-chopped onions, pepper, bread and 2 garlic cloves for 5-10 minutes. When turning gold but not brown, add to the pan with the lamb. In a mortar (or a processor) crush two garlic cloves with the thyme, oregano, wine, pimentón (a type of Spanish paprika) and water. Mix well and add to the pan. Cover with the meat stock and simmer for 45 minutes. Season half way through cooking.
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Q: Lead Assignment Trigger Incorrectly Firing On Insert I am trying to create an Apex trigger that will re-run Lead assignment rules if a "Reassign" checkbox on the Lead is set to true.
I have the trigger below written in one of my Sandbox Orgs, and it works perfectly when an existing Lead is edited to meet this criteria.
However, I am noticing that the assignment rules are now triggering upon the creation of any Lead, even though the "Assign using active assignment rules" checkbox is not set to True.
Does anyone know what I'm missing?
Thanks!
 trigger runAssignmentRule on Lead (after insert,after update) {

  //Variable declaration
  List<Lead> leadList = new List<Lead>();

  for (Lead leadObj : Trigger.new) {
    if (leadObj.Reassign__c == TRUE) {
      leadList.add(new Lead(id = leadObj.id));
      }

    Database.DMLOptions dmo = new Database.DMLOptions();
    dmo.assignmentRuleHeader.useDefaultRule = true;
    Database.update(leadList, dmo);
  }

A: It turns out that my Org has some custom Round Robin code that sits on top of the Assignment rules. This code was triggering assignment rules to be run when a certain field was set to true, which I was using as my test case.


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Police Fatally Shoot 66-Year-Old Woman Who Was Wielding a Bat in Bronx
By Sarah Begley
Updated: October 19, 2016 1:52 PM ET | Originally published: October 19, 2016 10:59 AM EDT
Authorities cited self-defense as the reason for the fatal police shooting a 66-year-old woman in a Bronx apartment on Tuesday.
A sergeant was responding to a complaint from a neighbor about erratic behavior when he found the woman in a bedroom holding a pair of scissors, the New York Times reports. He asked her to drop the scissors, but police say she then picked up a baseball bat and tried to attack him. He shot her twice and she was pronounced dead at a local medical center.
Assistant Chief Larry W. Nikunen said in a press conference that there had previously been "similar types of calls" about the woman, who was not immediately identified. The sergeant had a taser on him, and an investigation will look into why he did not use it.
Bronx borough president Ruben Diaz Jr. called the incident "an outrage" and said that while he appreciates the NYPD's hard work to protect the city, he knows "what excessive force looks like." Mayor Bill de Blasio expressed similar sentiments on Wednesday afternoon, saying, "It should never have happened" and "The NYPD's job is to protect life." New York's new police commissioner, James O'Neill, promised to "get to the answers of what happened," saying it appeared the department's procedures for dealing with emotionally disturbed people may not have been followed.
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This week, we did Roman Numerals in maths. We also did Egyptian numbers to see how they did their maths in the olden days. We then went onto create our own number systems and were lucky enough to have Mrs Mackay join in with our lesson! We created a mix of systems which had a bit of Roman, Egyptian and even Ancient Greek!
We had a lot of fun playing with the numbers and it helped us understand our own number system better!
In English, we had a special guest speaker- it was MR TUCKER! He was wearing a very posh suit and persuaded us that there should be more PE on our timetables. We were so inspired that we are now learning how to write and give our own persuasive speeches. You will hear them soon!


Covergirl Peach Punch Palette Too Faced Peach Palette Dupe!
Covergirl has launched a new line of just about everything, foundation, concealer, face and eye palettes. See the entire collection in my Covergirl 2018 Launch Video. Today we are chatting about one palette specifically the Covergirl Peach Punch Palette.
I've always been a fan of the Covergirl TruNaked Eyeshadow Palettes, I thought they were incredible quality. Drugstore eyeshadow palettes can be pretty lame in my opinion but these are great. Same can be said for the latest launch of these palettes that they released. Actually, they are even better because there are more warm and matte shades!
The Covergirl Peach Punch Palette looked like it was a dupe or at least an attempted dupe for the Too Faced Peach Palette. This palette is also lightly peach scented, nothing that sticks around too much.
In my opinion, the Covergirl Peach Punch Eyeshadow Palette is a close dupe for the Too Faced Peach Palette. Glaring difference is that the Covergirl has less shades so you are missing shades, the green which would make the palette even more versatile. That being said I don't really miss the green. I think if you were intrigued by the Too Faced Peach Palette but never pulled the trigger and wanted similar shades this could be great. Sometimes larger palettes can be overwhelming so this gives you less shades to work with.
*Covergirl Palette was sent for my review, all opinions are my own. Links are affiliate.
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"O buona ventura!" If your Italian is a little rusty, in English it means, "Oh, good fortune!" or "What good luck!" Legend claims that these are the words exclaimed by Francis of Assisi when he prayed over the four-year-old Giovanno di Fidanza in 1225. The name "Bonaventure" stuck.
Giovanno's mother, Maria la Ritella, was beside herself with worry when her son became seriously ill. She sent for Francis to help. With just a touch and prayers, Giovanno was healed. The healing was so successful that Giovanno was never sick again until the end of his life. The legend continues that Maria promised God on that day that she would give her son to God's service if he would only be healed. This would be quite a change for someone of a noble and wealthy birth, but Bonaventure was willing when the time came.
In his late teens, Bonaventure joined Francis of Assisi as a friar and studied at the University of Paris. He found a new friend there, Thomas Aquinas. Eventually, Bonaventure taught theology (the study of God) in the same school.
One of Bonaventure's most helpful ideas was to show people how to find God by passing through three stages: "Calm of peace," the first stage, happens when we are purified of sin. We can do this today by receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation or by telling someone we are sorry and then change our hurtful ways. Bonaventure called the second stage "splendor of the truth." In this stage, we live our lives by imitating Jesus. Our path is lit by the light of Jesus showing us the way. The third and final stage, "sweetness of love," comes when we are united with God.
Most people would agree that Bonaventure lived by his teaching because he reflected an outward happiness. Only through an inward peace and joy could he show happiness on the outside. He knew that this joy could only come from having God in his heart.
Bonaventure liked teaching and thinking and writing. He was quiet and humble and did not want people to think too much of him. He wanted to live a simple and frugal life, a life that did not include a lot of waste or luxury. That is why he wasn't very happy when he was first asked to be a bishop. When he was asked a second time, he had to take the job and became Bishop of Albano, Italy, in 1273.
In the following year, the pope called a meeting of bishops to fix the Church's problem of division. The Eastern (or Greek) Church didn't get along with the Western (or Roman) Church. Pope Gregory X wanted the two divisions to heal their differences. The meeting was called the Council of Lyons.
Bonaventure's good friend, Thomas Aquinas, died on his way to this meeting. Bonaventure himself became ill and died in 1274 before the council ended. He is called the "Seraphic Doctor" of the Church. Seraphic refers to the highest order of angels and is a term sometimes used to describe the Franciscan Order.
Bonaventure was canonized in 1484 by Pope Sixtus IV.


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Here Is Why Captain Marvel Was Cut From 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron'
Posted April 20th, 2015 by Stuart Conover
(Warning: You are about to enter 'Avenger: Age of Ultron' spoiler territory!)
We've long heard rumors of Captain Marvel being included in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' and at one point that was true but she was cut for a very solid reason. In fact, footage was even filmed to include her though was later changed to be swapped out for another character. In a recent interview, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige actually weighed in how it came to be, why it wasn't included, and what happened instead to still keep the scene somewhat intact.
"[Captain Marvel] was in a draft. But to me, it would have done that character a disservice, to meet her fully formed, in a costume and part of the Avengers already when 99% of the audience would go, 'Who is that?' It's just not the way we've done it before."
Okay, I get that. While Marvel comic fans would know exactly who she is and be stoked much of the audience might be scratching their heads. Honestly she does deserve a larger introduction as well.
The scene that she was included in didn't go away though and was reused with someone else in her place. This does include a minor spoiler for the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' for those wanting to go into the movie without knowing what to expect:
"The way we reveal Scarlet Witch [in costume] at the end of the movie? Those were Captain Marvel plate shots. Joss said, 'We'll cast her later!' And I said, 'Yeah Joss, we'll cast her later.' [Whispers to an invisible associate who isn't Joss] 'We're not putting her in there!"
Also another minor spoiler? It seems that Scarlet Witch might just be appearing on 'Captain America: Civil War' if the following quote is a hint at casting for the film:
"Finally Joss was like 'Let's use those plates to let Scarlet Witch fly into frame, give her a big entrance?' And that makes sense – she's come to their side, and she deserves the cool intro, which will feed into another movie we start shooting in a few weeks."
That sure does sound like they are planning on using her again and as 'Captain America: Civil War' is next on the plate to film, I think we'll be seeing more of Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch sooner than later.
What are your thoughts on 'Captain Marvel' being cut from the film? Would you rather the studio just introduced her or would you prefer a more extended introduction to the character? Share your thoughts below True Believers!
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Norwegian offshore safety watchdog, the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA), has found a number of non-conformities and improvement points during an audit of Equinor's Troll C platform located offshore Norway.
The safety regulator said on Thursday it had carried out an audit of Equinor and technical safety on Troll C between 15 and 19 October 2018.
The objective of the audit was to investigate how Equinor is ensuring compliance with the authorities' requirements and how barriers within technical safety, process safety and electrical facilities are managed on Troll C.
According to the regulator, six non-conformities were identified, relating to follow-up and overview of passive fire protection; lighting in the emergency hospital and back-up emergency hospital; automatic actions in the event of gas detection; electrotechnical system analyses; high-voltage equipment warning signs; and, monitoring and control.
In addition, four improvement points were identified in connection with storage and follow-up of safety equipment in switchrooms; work on electrical facilities; knowledge and updating of operating documentation; and, start-up of fire pumps in the event of gas detection.
Equinor has been given a deadline of January 25, 2019, to report on how the non-conformities and improvement points will be addressed.
The Troll field lies in the northern part of the North Sea, around 65 kilometres west of Kollsnes, near Bergen.
Equinor operates the Troll A, B, and C platforms and the landfall pipelines, while Gassco is operator for the gas processing plant at Kollsnes on behalf of Gassled. Equinor is technical service provider for Kollsnes operations.
Posted on December 21, 2018 with tags Equinor, Norway, PSA, Troll C.
Equinor has received consent from the PSA to use the Songa Equinox rig for production drilling on the Troll field.


Development and selection of solvents for precision cleaning.
Industries from printed circuit board manufacturing to watchmaking have one thing in common: They require cleaning to stringent standards to ensure the final product provides reliable and trouble-free performance.
Fluorine-based solvents are the most widely employed precision cleaning solvents , and the history of these solvents is shown in Figure 2.
The initial period of fluorine-based solvent use involved CFC-113, a solvent characterized by a large ozone depletion potential (ODP) value; CFC-113 has since been banned due to its ozone depleting properties. The second generation of fluorine-based solvents was comprised of solvents with low, but not zero OPDs, such as HCFC-141b and HCFC-225. These solvents are scheduled for phase-out in the near future.
As discussed above, two of the key criteria in solvent selection are solvent effectiveness and solvent toxicity. Figure 3 compares the solvency power of the most widely employed precision cleaning solvents. Solvent exposure limits for these solvents are shown in Figure 4. Due to their ozone depleting properties, the US EPA has ruled that HCFC-225, as well as any remaining supplies of HCFC-141b, cannot be used in vapor degreasing applications after January 1, 2015. It should also be noted that several of the agents in Figures 3 and 4 are being subjected to increased scrutiny due to their toxicological properties. TCE continues to face increasing regulations, both domestically and abroad, and nPB (n-Propyl Bromide) is under scrutiny by several regulatory agencies. The US EPA is currently considering petitions to classify nPB as a hazardous air pollutant, and the National Toxicology Program of the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services has reported that nPB is carcinogenic in rats and mice.


Kick off spring with our second annual food truck rally. Enjoy an amazing array of culinary treats from more than 25 of the best food trucks and carts in the Metroplex. This daylong, family-friendly event will feature contests and activities, giant games on the lawn and great live music.


Iron is an essential functional component of erythrocyte hemoglobin. The process of erythropoiesis is therefore the largest consumer of iron in the body, with red cells containing two-thirds of the total body iron. The liver-produced hormone hepcidin has emerged as the central regulator of iron homeostasis. Hepcidin controls the major flows of iron into plasma: absorption of dietary iron in intestine, recycling of iron by macrophages, which phagocytose old erythrocytes and other cells, and mobilization of stored iron from hepatocytes. Iron is exported from these tissues into plasma through ferroportin, the sole cellular iron efflux channel and the hepcidin receptor. Hepcidin causes the endocytosis and degradation of ferroportin, leading to the retention of iron in target cells and decreased flow of iron into plasma.
Steady-state erythropoiesis requires a daily supply to the bone marrow of 20-25 mg of iron. After loss of erythrocytes from hemorrhage or hemolysis, critical signals facilitating the provision of iron for restorative erythropoiesis are expected to occur within hours, as rapid recovery of red cell mass and oxygen carrying capacity confers obvious evolutionary advantages. When iron supply to the marrow comes under particular strain during stress erythropoiesis, the erythroid hormone erythroferrone (ERFE), an orphan member of the C1q-TNF family of proteins, suppresses hepcidin to intensify iron absorption and its release from stores to meet the requirements for red blood cells synthesis. ERFE is produced by erythroid precursors in response to erythropoietin, and it acts on the liver to rapidly suppress hepcidin and increase iron absorption. However, the molecular mechanism by which ERFE suppresses hepcidine is unknown. Delineating this mechanism is of high biomedical importance as the pathway could be targeted to develop novel treatments for iron-restricted anemias in which iron and EPO therapies are ineffective because of elevated hepcidin (e.g. infections, anemia of inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, or chronic kidney disease) and for iron-loading anemias (e.g. thalassemias).
The objectives of our research projects are to evaluate the potential of ERFE in therapy, identify its receptor and signaling pathway, study its contribution in human pathologies and investigate whether ERFE exerts distinct functions in other tissues. Successful completion of this project will lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of iron disorders.
Erythroid hormone erythroferrone (ERFE) plays a major role in the regulation of iron metabolism. It facilitates the recovery of anemia (following hemorrhage, chronic inflammation or malaria) but it is also responsible for iron overload in thalassemias. ERFE is therefore a promising therapeutic target for the treatment of anemia of different origins. However, nothing is known about its mode of action or its role in various pathologies, which is the main focus of our research.
Our group use several mouse models with disturbed for iron metabolism. We also work with in vitro systems such as cell lines of hepatocytes, enterocytes and red cells. The main methods used in the laboratory are molecular biology techniques (cloning, quantitative PCR, production of recombinant proteins), cell biology (culture, immunofluorescence ) , biochemistry ( Western blotting ) , histology (staining , immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence ) and flow cytometry.
Erythroferrone is not required for the glucoregulatory and hematologic effects of chronic erythropoietin treatment in mice.
Coffey R, Sardo U, Kautz L, Gabayan V, Nemeth E, Ganz T.
Transient decrease of serum iron after acute erythropoietin treatment contributes to hepcidin inhibition by ERFE in mice.
Artuso I, Pettinato M, Nai A, Pagani A, Sardo U, Billoré B, Lidonnici MR, Bennett C, Mandelli G, Pasricha SR, Ferrari G, Camaschella C, Kautz L, Silvestri L.
.Immunoassay for human serum erythroferrone.
Ganz T, Jung G, Naeim A, Ginzburg Y, Pakbaz Z, Walter PB, Kautz L, Nemeth E.
.Erythroferrone and matriptase-2 independently regulate hepcidin expression.
Aschemeyer S, Gabayan V, Ganz T, Nemeth E, Kautz L.
Am J Hematol. 2017 May;92(5):E61-E63.
Erythroferrone contributes to hepcidin repression in a mouse model of malarial anemia.
Latour C, Wlodarczyk MF, Jung G, Gineste A, Blanchard N, Ganz T, Roth MP, Coppin H, Kautz L.
Erythroferrone contributes to hepcidin suppression and iron overload in a mouse model of β-thalassemia.
Kautz L, Jung G, Du X, Gabayan V, Chapman J, Nasoff M, Nemeth E, Ganz T.
[Erythroferrone, an erythroid regulator of iron metabolism].
Med Sci (Paris). 2014 Oct;30(10):834-6.
Erythroferrone contributes to recovery from anemia of inflammation.
Kautz L, Jung G, Nemeth E, Ganz T.
Identification of erythroferrone as an erythroid regulator of iron metabolism.
Kautz L, Jung G, Valore EV, Rivella S, Nemeth E, Ganz T.
Nat Genet. 2014 Jul;46(7):678-84. doi: 10.1038/ng.2996. Epub 2014 Jun 1.
Molecular liaisons between erythropoiesis and iron metabolism.
Blood. 2014 Jul 24;124(4):479-82. Review.


Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is raising its own shore-side bar with lavish, over-the-top Crystal Adventures in Europe. New "extreme luxury" tours, designed for a discerning few, boast European sports cars, helicopters and private yachts to explore European destinations in extravagantly different ways. Whether you are looking to explore Monaco in a Maserati or navigate the Greek islands in a private 50-foot yacht, there are excursions to appeal to all tastes.


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Cherokee Village- Gretchen Firment, 81, passed away on April 10, 2019 at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado.
Gretchen was born on June 22, 1937 in Pocahontas, AR to Tony and Pauline Nuce Schmidt.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Andrew Firment; 2 brothers, Albert and John Schmidt; and a sister, Mary Elizabeth.
She is survived by 2 sons, John Firment, Jr., Dr. Christopher Firment; daughter, Julie Carlson; grandchildren, Tony, Haley, and Tyler Firment, Gage and Pike Carlson; siblings, Curtis Schmidt, Catherine Clark, Trudy Ryles and Frank Schmidt.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 16, 2019 from 5-7 pm with a Rosary beginning at 7 pm at McNabb Funeral Home. Another Rosary on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at St. Michael Church, Cherokee Village will begin at 10:30 am with a funeral mass following at 11 am with Father Amal Punganoor officiating. Cremation will follow when services are complete.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to St. Michael Church, 49 Tekakwitha Dr., Cherokee Village, AR 72529.
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The success of Mexico City's New International Airport will depend not least on the quality of access to the airport on the ground. This report reviews policies and planning controls for surface access at a selection of comparable airports in cities of OECD countries. It offers input for the Mexican Federal Government's plans for infrastructure investments that will serve passengers, the airport workforce and the public by ensuring convenient, reliable airport journeys; supporting business travel for a productive Mexican economy; and by maintaining within acceptable bounds the airport's impact on road congestion and related air pollution.
This report was prepared in collaboration with the OECD's Directorate for Public Governance.


Players will be grouped by skill level with multiple rounds of doubles with different partners.
After tennis, we will gather at Brewers at 4001 Yancey. Your first beverage of choice is on US (or appetizer if drinks are not your thing)!!
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Home Motorcycle Reviews Retrospective: 1969-1971 Yamaha DS6-C 250cc Street Scrambler
Retrospective: 1969-1971 Yamaha DS6-C 250cc Street Scrambler
Clement Salvadori
1969 Yamaha DS6-C Street Scrambler. Owner: Ed Heckman, Paso Robles, California.
For more than 10 years 250 two-stroke twins were the mainstay of the Yamaha range here in the United States, from the DS1 of 1959 (though not sold in the U.S. until 1961) to the DS7 of 1972. We have no idea what the DS stands for, but doubt that it has anything to do with the DS prefix used in Yamaha's music department. Two-strokes were the popular engines for sporty bikes in the 1960s, being reasonably powerful and inexpensive to make. Running against this 250 DS6 were Suzuki's Hustler and Kawasaki's Samurai, all in the $600 range. Any college student having a few bucks in his pocket could probably arrange time payments with the local dealer…backed by Dad's signature.
When Yamaha advertised this quarter-liter as having 30 horsepower, interest was great. And it passed the eye test as well, with high pipes, one on each side. This was styled as a dual-purpose machine–hence the C in the alpha numerology. The chassis design was much more favorable to the street rather than the trail, so the high pipes were more a styling point rather than functional.
The history of the DS6 engine was long and had the distinct advantage of being associated with Yamaha's racing 250, the TD1, which had great success over the previous decade. Riders could thank Yamaha's racing shop for improvements, as the company was intent on keeping its 250 riders on the podium. And what is good on the track can be tuned down to find its place on the street. Any time the engineers improved the racer, they would try to figure out a way to adapt whatever it was to the street bike. Ads for the DS6 promoted the TD's Daytona wins in 1967 and 1968.
The DS6 246cc engine was of piston-port design, with the 56mm bore and 50mm stroke that had been around for 10 years. This was a genuine five-porter, the ports being cast into the aluminum cylinders with cast iron liners. The new for '69 cylinders had three transfer ports, along with intake and exhaust, allowing for a larger fuel charge to find its way into the combustion chambers faster. Compression ratio was a reliable 7.3:1, and the cylinders now had copper head gaskets to replace the earlier aluminum ones–which had a tendency to fail when pushed very hard. Naturally these new gaskets came from the racing TDs. Inside the engine were race-worthy bearings, though they would never be subjected to the 10,000-plus rpm attained by TDs. Those 30 advertised horses were said to be generated at 7,500 rpm, and were certainly taken off the crankshaft rather than the rear wheel. Road tests merely quoted the "claimed bhp."
Two 26mm Mikuni VMC two-stroke carbs combined with Yamaha's Autolube system fed the fuel/oil mixture into the crankcase. Yamaha was noted for having developed the Autolube system, using a separate container for oil rather than messily mixing it with gas in the tank. It was being used on Yamaha's race bikes in the late '50s, and then adapted to street machines in the early '60s. The greatest advantage to Autolube was that it could closely regulate the amount of oil to be mixed with the gas, so instead of having a steady 20:l mixture, which could get quite smoky at times, the oil was metered by both engine speed and the opening of the throttle valves. This could diminish oil input when idling through town, and give it an almighty whack when the rider decided that a full-on accelerator rush down a country road was in order. The oil capacity was three pints, which was good for half a dozen fill-ups of the 3-gallon gas tank.
Crankshaft power ran back the left side via helical gears to a seven plate clutch, blessed with six torsion springs that helped to absorb even the most abrupt of gear changes. And rubber cushions in the hub helped reduce vibration. Smoothness was what the rider felt when going through the five gears. All this sat securely in a tubular steel double-cradle frame, which looked remarkably like that on a race bike.
A rather steep 34mm telescopic fork ran down to the 18-inch front wheel, where a 7-inch double-leading-shoe front brake did an excellent job of slowing things down. The rear swingarm had a pair of shocks with adjustments available for spring preload. And the wheel, another 18-incher, also had a 7-inch brake, but with a single leading shoe. The 50.8-inch wheelbase was a quick handler on the street, but would keep the sensible trail rider at a more modest pace.
The look was quite different from the preceding low-pipe DS5, which had a rather bulbous 4-gallon tank, and speedometer and tach built into one unit. The smaller 3-gallon teardrop tank was much more attractive in appearance, and the speedo and tach were now separate…very English. Long, flat saddle and chromed metal fenders added to the good looks, going along with the upswept pipes–which did have protective heat-shielding, but long pants were advisable. Yamaha had dropped a tooth from the DS5 countershaft sprocket, which reduced the top speed a small amount, down to 90 or so mph–depending on the weight sitting on the saddle. And a skid plate was bolted on, more for looks than the thought that this shiny fellow would ever scrape its underbelly.
The DS6-C weight was down 20 pounds on DS5, weighing 304 pounds dry. Much of that had to do with the absence of an electric starter. Firing up this baby was done the old-fashioned way…admittedly a very simple task.
The DS series was a great sales success, lasting until the RD250s took over in 1973.
warren Cain May 2, 2019 At 5:10 am
had one brand new way back in 69. thought it would be a bit sluggish after my 650 ss norton, but it was so much quicker in the acceleration dept it was bloody scary you could not hold the front wheel on the ground in first or second gear but the sad bit of it was it had an air leak in one cylinder and it kept melting the spark plug electrode dropping it onto the piston. no more to be said. bloody shame loved that bike but they could not find the leak.
Alan Metzger November 27, 2020 At 8:20 pm
Interesting story, air leak. Mine had an oil leak, leaky main bering that ended up sucking up all the oil in the Autolub tank, resulting in a seizure on a long 75MPH road trip.
David Devoucoux June 18, 2021 At 7:56 am
I too had a 1969. Rode it across country from New Hampshire to Arizona.
I was young and skinny… Could keep front end off ground through third gear! Wish I still had it.
Clement Salvadori - January 23, 2023


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Blanc's The Restaurant winners quit after seven months
03 May 2008 by Christopher Walton
Jeremy and Jane Hooper, winners of Raymond Blanc's TV series http://www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer">The Restaurant, have quit Eight at the Thatch after just seven months running the business.
The pair, who were victorious in the BBC Two reality TV series last October, are now looking to return to their home county of Cornwall where they will open their own restaurant.
They moved to Thame in Oxfordshire to run Eight at the Thatch after winning the reality TV show.
In a joint statement the Hooper's said: "We feel very disappointed that this hasn't worked out. We feel that we did not have the chance to make our concept work in the environment of a pub.
"Having said that, we were thrilled to win the prize and we have learned a lot. It has not proved possible to continue at Eight at the Thatch but we have not lost our dream."
Raymond Blanc said: "Jeremy and Jane worked very hard to make a success of Eight at the Thatch. I am happy that we were able to give them this chance and delighted that they have gained the experience and the confidence to start a new business.
The second series of The Restaurant is set to air on BBC Two later this year. The BBC said that the pair were "admirable winners" of the show.
Eight at the Thatch will now become a gastropub called The Thatch, run by Caterer adopted business Peach Pub Company who acted as consultants to the winners.
Sara Bates will act as the general manager.
Yesterday it emerged that head chef Christian Cillia has been sacked from the restaurant less than three months after joined the site. For more on Raymond Blanc see our dedicated page>>
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Some 1.5 million US veterans will enter the workforce by 2019, according to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families. Many will need to re-skill as they transition from military to civilian life. Some, it seems, are turning to business schools to do so.
Two recent news stories illustrated the trend: NYU's Stern School of Business created a program exclusively for US military veteran and active duty students. Fourteen days later, Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business said it would launch a similar program designed for veterans and elite athletes looking to make a move into the business world.
At NYU Stern, a $15 million endowment gift funded the launch of The Fertitta Veterans Program, which sees veterans enter the business school during the summer to get an early start on selected coursework, before being fully integrated into the full-time MBA program.
In addition, a scholarship fund will cut the tuition of 20 incoming full-time military MBA students from $67,000 to $30,000 per year.
"It will support distinguished military personnel who seek the tools, knowledge and networks of an MBA in their return to civilian life, while significantly minimizing their financial burden," says Peter Henry, dean, NYU Stern.
At Tuck, known for its contingent of veterans, the Next Step: Transition to Business program is run as a standalone certificate course, which lasts 2.5 weeks and costs $500.
"The goal is to help our participants focus strengths, translate experiences, and identify opportunities so they can land the excellent jobs they absolutely deserve," says Punam Keller, associate dean for innovation and growth.
The developments at Tuck and NYU Stern are part of a bigger push among elite US business schools to enrol more military veterans into their MBA programs, and bridge the gap between battlefield and boardroom.
USC's Marshall School of Business runs the "MBV" program to help troops transition into civilian life. Others, such as Virginia's Darden School of Business and the McCombs School of Business in Texas, are doing much to help veterans, including setting up veterans' clubs and networks.
Business schools can help troops transition into civilian life, according to Jason Perocho, a former US Navy pilot who studied for an MBA at North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School.
The percentage of military students enrolled in MBA programs almost doubled from 4.4% to 8.1% between 2010 and 2012, according to Military MBA, a network. Meanwhile, the number of veterans and serving military personnel taking the GMAT entrance test leapt 22% in 2014.
Part of the reason is government spending cuts, according to Jana Stern, associate director of admissions at the W.P Carey School of Business. Military budget cuts and the withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan are somewhat to blame for the 1.5 million service members due to enter the workforce over the next three years, according to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families.
Nearly 500,000 veterans were unemployed in 2015, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The jobless rate for all veterans is 4.6%, compared with 4.9% for the US as a whole.
Business school can help veterans communicate their skills to corporate employers, says Nicole Hartings, director of graduate student engagement at W.P Carey.


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Up Front and Center: Fall TV 2011
The major networks recently revealed their TV lineups for the upcoming season. So, let's jump right into it — Is this going to be a bad year for nerdy (sci-fi or otherwise) programming? I've done enough complaining about it in the past, and maybe it's just my bad luck, but most of the stuff I like gets cancelled — The Cape, Lie to Me, Human Target, and V all appear to have received the ax. Pile all that on top of (for me) Undercovers, Caprica, Terminator SCC, Persons Unknown, The Event, Life on Mars etc. and I'm really starting to lose interest in following new TV series all together. I'd almost rather wait for a series or season to finish and just stream it in the summer time.
But for some reason I keep coming back for more. Thankfully, we've still got Fringe (for now) and there's two new JJ projects slated for next season: Person of Interest and Alcatraz. There's also a new comedy starting Zoey Deschanel and a pair of fairy tale inspired dramas (really?). Personally, I'm hoping that Awake will live up to this excellent trailer…
The NA crew worked our way through half of the new lineup in Episode 26 (to be posted soon) and will round up the second half in a future podcast. Because of the pace at which new shows get cancelled were keeping a death watch of sorts this year. And now we turn it over to you. Have you looked at the Fall lineup? What are you excited about? What shows do you love and are worried about? Will Blood and Chrome meet the same fate as Caprica? Although the links below are for the big 4 networks, feel free to discuss any of your TV thoughts below for Fall 2011.
NBC Fall 2011 lineup
CBS Fall 2011 lineup
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Spartacus: Heavy Metal TV
Spartacus: Blood and Sand immerses you into the world of the gladiator. Thirteen episodes of blood, nudity, and an amazing plot sets the show above many others on TV. Be warned, however, Spartacus is not for the fragile.
Don't Underestimate The Borgias
The Borgia name isn't just for Assassin's Creed fans anymore. Find out more about this infamous family by watching the TV show!
Liam Neeson returns to Star Wars!
I remember lining up all day in Tampa to see the Phantom Menace on opening day. The conditions at the theater were terrible: Broken AC, blurry lens, and a terrible crowd. I ended up leaving the theater feeling a bit drained, like someone had siphoned the "force" right out of me. The movie wasn't what I was expecting, but there was one thing I loved about the phantom menace and that was Liam Neeson's portrayal of Qui-Gon Jin.
Ash May 31, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Some good stuff coming up. Really weak showing for science fiction and fantasy though. Grimm does not stand a chance…
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Park Remarks: Haaland asked to keep Native trauma in mind with boarding school investigation
K. Sophie Will
St. George Spectrum & Daily News
As the dust settles around the news of Utah Indian Boarding Schools, there is a lot of trauma to deal with.
From those Native Americans originally affected to their families and descendants to their Tribes and the greater communities, pain is abundant in Utah — and the continent — right now.
For those asking how they can help those hurting or the investigation further, the small answer I can provide is three-fold — give those affected space, read the stories of those who died and survived, and keep those responsible for this accountable.
The time to reckon with this ugly past has come, and it's important the community respects and supports those most affected at this stage.
Here is your news for this week in Utah's national parks and lands:
First:On the ground at the Panguitch Indian Boarding School where 12 Paiute children likely died
We went into the last standing building of the Panguitch Indian Boarding School where a dozen Paiute children likely died.
Second:Second wild-hatched California Condor flies near Angels Landing in Zion National Park
Scientists are rejoicing as another baby California Condor took its maiden flight in Zion National Park.
Third:Cedar Breaks National Monument breaks ground on visitor center with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox
The governor joined Cedar Breaks National Monument staff and Zion Forever charity partners to break ground on the new visitor center.
Fourth:Wife and husband killed in fatal accident near Rockville, outside Zion National Park
In a fatal accident on Labor Day, a couple was killed about 10 miles outside Zion.
Capitol Reef National Park experienced some flash flooding over Labor Day weekend, damaging Grand Wash Road, Cathedral Valley Roads, Capitol Gorge Road and Pleasant Creek Road. All have reopened except for Capitol Gorge Road.
Zion's public comment period on a reservation and lottery system for Angel's Landing ends on Sunday. Learn more in our digital story from August.
More:You decide: Zion National Park's Angels Landing to move to lottery system, might expand
Arches National Park temporarily delayed entry for one of the first times since July as crowds flocked to Utah's outdoors for the holiday weekend.
Last week, Zion closed The Narrows to search for an overdue hiker. The hiker was located Thursday around noon with no life-threatening injuries, the park said.
The anticipated luxury train running from Denver to Moab, by the Canadian company Rocky Mountaineer, is now ready for departure with booking dates beginning immediately.
More:All aboard! New luxury train from Denver to Moab planned for 2021
Canyonlands National Park is asking for your Canyonlands-inspired artwork for its virtual scrapbook! Find out how to submit on the park's Facebook page.
Air tours in Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands?
Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands National Parks announced an opening of public comment on limiting air tours in the area to protect the area and visitor experience.
Other areas owned by the National Park Service are also involved in the revised air tour management plan, including Natural Bridges and Rainbow Bridges National Monuments as well as Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
There are multiple public meetings to discuss the plans in more detail, and a portal to send in public comments for each park, all of which can be found on the NPS planning website.
It's National Park Service Fashion Week again! Arches is right on it, showing its nature-inspired outfits, and are asking for your renditions too.
Last week, Bryce Canyon National Park said you should sniff the trees. This week, its asking you to watch out for bears in the trees!
Canyonlands also got hit with some flash flooding last week, making some roads impassable. Check the website before you go!
It is also National Wilderness Month! Capitol Reef shared a photo of the backcountry with a quote from one of my favorite authors — Terry Tempest Williams.
Zion shared how it's helping to decrease the number of bird deaths due to window collisions with window innovations.
Town meetings:
Grand County Commission adopted a resolution expressing support for the America the Beautiful Initiative by the Biden administration, which aims to conserve 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
St. Geoge City Council and Bryce Canyon City Council did not discuss any public land matters.
Letter to Haaland about Indian Boarding Schools
San Juan County Commission sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland "regarding former Indian Boarding School injustices," describing the history surrounding the schools run by the federal government and sharing support for Haaland's initiative into the sordid history.
"Native children living in San Juan County were among those taken from their families and forced to endure mental and physical abuse and racist practices at Indian boarding schools," the letter said.
The Commission asked the Department to work with the Tribal governments involved, and Indian Health Services for "provide culturally appropriate trauma support services for Native communities in San Juan County, UT, as the Department's investigation of the Indian boarding school program will almost certainly trigger painful memories for many of our Native residents."
Here are the meetings for this upcoming week:
Tropic Town Council on Thursday at 6 p.m.
Torrey Town Council on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Iron County Commission on Monday at 9 a.m.
Garfield County Commission on Monday at 10 a.m.
Kane County Commission on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Washington County Planning Commission on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Washington County Commission on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Moab City Council on Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Looking ahead:
Cedar Breaks is holding the Southwest Astronomy Festival in collaboration with Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument on Friday through Sunday.
The festival will feature lectures, star parties, an open house at the Ashcroft Observatory, traditional storytelling, a portable planetarium, solar viewing, night sky photography workshops and more in both Washington and Iron counties.
More information is available on the NPS website.
Weather forecast:
According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday in all but one Utah national park. Arches and Canyonlands should stay in the mid-90s this weekend. Capitol Reef should stay in the mid-80s and Bryce Canyon in the high-70s. Zion is the only park that does not have a slight chance of rain on Saturday and should stay around 100 degrees this weekend.
K. Sophie Will is the National Parks Reporter for The Spectrum & Daily News through the Report for America initiative by The GroundTruth Project. Follow her on Twitter at @ksophiewill or email her at kswill@thespectrum.com. Donate to Report for America to support her work here.


It's that time of year again, gang. Christmas is coming up, and it just doesn't feel right to buy your mother presents with the money she's been secretly putting into your bank account to enable your sad, pathetic lifestyle. We've all been there. It's finally time for you to step up to the plate and rake in the big bucks. Be an adult for once in your miserable life! If you're like me, you like to swoop in while all of the big name retail outlets are hiring for the holidays and save them the trouble of getting stuck with a bunch of incompetent teenagers. Don't feel bad about it. Those kids don't know anything about money. They aren't going to appreciate the $7 an hour like you are, so don't worry about them when you get hired instead. They're just going to end up buying drugs and video games anyway! You may be saying to yourself, "Well hey, that all sounds great, but what the heck am I gonna do at the job interview? I filled out the application. I took the first step, but I haven't spoken to another human being in years. I just know I'm gonna blow it!" Have no fear. I've had more jobs than you can ever imagine. More interviews than stars in the sky. I'm a professional job hunter, and I'm going to tell you everything I know about finally getting that career of yours going. I guess I'm just feeling generous this holiday season. It is the season of giving after all!
This is what the big shots in the industry call "Making a first impression". You only get one chance at this, so make sure you do it right. Wipe off any boogers or cheeseburger grease before you give that hand a shake. And please don't wipe your hands on your pants if you can help it. That's just going to make you look like some kind of brainless animal. But maybe that's what they are looking for in an employee? Tough decision. You make the call. Anyway, squeeze the interviewer's hand. Not too tight! A broken bone is an immediate disqualification. Make eye contact too I guess.
I know you've got quite a collection of hilarious shirts with quotes and logos from all your favorite TV shows and video games, but they just aren't gonna cut it this time. In fact, go into your closet and throw away anything in your wardrobe that has any sort of dragon or funny quote or cartoon on it. Yes, that includes anime. Scrounge around for the nicest thing you can find. You might get lucky and find something nice from years ago before you let your life get washed down the drain! If not, you can always ask your mom to take you shopping. That will give you the added bonus of having someone there to tell you how nice you look in your new clothes. She might not give the most honest answer, but she's all you got.
Don't look down at your feet. Don't stammer when you speak! At least pretend you know what you're doing. Make up big words to explain yourself if you have to. There's a 50/50 chance they will be impressed by your attempt at loquaciousness (See what I did there?) even if everything coming out of your mouth is total nonsense. No self-respecting corporation is going to hire some weenie on the verge of peeing his pants. This isn't a daycare you're in. It's a workplace for adults!
Think of a few topics to bring up with people you may run into during the course of the interview process. The weather or current events? Whatever you feel comfortable talking about with total strangers. There's a pretty good chance they won't listen to a word that comes out of your mouth, but they will appreciate the effort and word will quickly spread about how charming you are. Once again video games and anime is a no-no.
Anime and video games once again. I can't stress this enough. Do not tell them how the season of your favorite anime is going. Do not talk about the cute girls in your new video game. They do not care, and depending on the employer, they may call the police.
In fact, don't do this. You'll just screw it up and look like a total fool. You will probably end up telling some racist joke or saying something you saw on a meme. What is wrong with you kids today?
Don't burp or fart in the presence of your future boss. Just don't. I shouldn't have to explain why, but some of you people are completely hopeless. Just do not do it!
If there is a photograph on their desk, ask them about it. Show them that you are interested in their life. Your interviewer is probably a miserable husk of a human being that is hated by everyone in the store or office, and it will make them feel good to know that the person they are hiring could potentially be a true friend. Just don't make any crude remarks about their children or spouse. Yes, they are attractive. No, your interviewer doesn't need to hear about it.
This should go without saying, but you should do your best to avoid frightening anyone you come in contact with during the duration of the interview process. Don't stare at people and make them feel uncomfortable. Don't scream or talk to yourself. No meme language. Employers are usually looking to hire a human being, so you should do your best to act like one. I know it's difficult for a worthless subhuman like yourself, but it must be done if you want to make your mother proud. Even if you don't get the job, it will do you some good to practice acting appropriately in the world outside your smelly bedroom.
There you have it, folks. All of my top secret tips and tricks to finally correct the course of your tragic, miserable life. Take this advice to heart, and nothing will be able to stand between you and your dreams. I guarantee it. Now go out there and make me proud, Peter Heads!


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Hello, This is my new Bugatti Veyron! It took me very long to get it. It seems that I am the first with an Bugatti at all. I am really really proud of it, and he's parked near my new house in Belgium. There is a bad thing about the Veyron: When the battery is low you must recharge him or else he has to go to Switzerland to reprogramm it. Everybody, please enjoy the photo's.


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Needling the Criticism
by Voice of San Diego July 11, 2006 March 15, 2022
Several people have showed up to the City Council member to back the clean-needle exchange program, stating that the clean-needle swap helps stop the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.
James Dunford, the city's medical director, presented the council with a number of findings that have been made nationally and locally. You can view Sandag's study of the city's program, which ran from 2002 to 2005, here.
North Park resident Joel Harrison, who noted that he lives one block from the program's site, said that the program is time-tested and backed by studies that show that the program reduces the spread of disease and does not spur new drug users.
"People have impression that this untested program and that our community is becoming guinea pig," Harrison said.
Mike Freeman told the council that the clean-needle exchange program offered to help him when he used heroin as recent as 16 months ago.
"The only people who reached out and wanted to help me were the needle-exchange people," Freeman said. "Not a lot of people who wanted to reach out and help heroin addicts. We were the type of people who people don't want to look at."
Mike Simonson, a spokesman for the Rural/Metro, the company that provides paramedics for the city, said that the removal of used needles off the streets protects medical workers.
"We believe this program can and will eliminate the number of dirty syringes," he said.
Leslie Wade, the executive director of the East Village Association, said the program worked while located in East Village when it was largely industrial, but said she was concerned with the location now that a new park is nearby.
The redevelopment of East Village has generated new residents there who "will probably have some legitimate concerns about the location," she said.
In addition to East Village, the program is also held in North Park. Each location houses the program for three hours a week.
Scroll down to read the comments of the program's foes.
– EVAN McLAUGHLIN


With all of the talk about prepping over the last few years, I have been doing a lot of research and planning to make sure my family is going to be safe should something catastrophic occur. Zombies have become a popular theme for emergency planning. A Zombie Apocalypse is simply a metaphor for a natural disaster, a crash of the economy, or even an act of terrorism like an EMP or nuclear explosion. Consensus is… If you are ready for a Zombie Apocalypse, you are ready for anything.
The Centers for Disease Control has even launched a "Zombie Preparedness Campaign" as part of their outreach program and for this article, I will be referring to the "catastrophic event" as a Zombie Apocalypse as well.
Aside from the common items you are likely to include in your survival cache like food and water. There are many other items to consider. Remember… Your local foodmart and home centers will likely be closed or worse, picked clean. As I was putting this list together I decided not to focus on obvious items like Duct Tape, nails, fire starters or other common camping equipment. I felt it was more important to discuss items that could also be used to barter with that may or may not be so obvious.
What will all that paper money or credit be worth should the economy collapse or the power grid go completely offline? When there is no food, water, fuel or other must-have items available, what items would become a valuable commodity in a Zombie Apocalypse? Some of these things you may already know and some of these things you might not have considered before. My only hope that some of you will learn something new, plan effectively, and most of all, survive.
When there is no more running water and you run out of bottled water what do you do? Boiling water is certainly the safest option. However, boiling water is not always feasible and Iodine tabs typically make the water taste horrible. Simply having a LifeStraw or a portable water filtration unit from Sawyer, Katadyn or other manufacturer can be a lifesaver. If you can make enough of clean water for your family and then some, you will surely have an extremely valuable commodity at your fingertips.
When the power goes out, how will you survive when the sun goes down? Whether it be protecting your home or traveling from one place to another in the dark, simply having a flashlight in your hand can make all the difference. Anyone with a cache of batteries, flashlights and bulbs will likely have something of considerable value to most.
LED flashlights and small communication devices tend to use AA or AAA batteries or other rechargeable variations. As a result, I would imagine that AA and AAA batteries would probably be the most popular and take up the least amount of space and weight in your store. Electronic devices using C, D or 9v batteries surely exist, but they don't seem to be quite as prevalent anymore.
Whether you are protecting your family from a marauding horde or just hunting for some food, firearms and ammunition can be vital to your survival. Of course guns would likely be the most common weapons to keep close by. However, they need to be fed ammunition or they become worthless so keeping plenty of ammunition on hand is a necessity and will always be a valuable commodity. Someday in the near future a mere handful of bullets could be worth an entire bag of groceries or more.
Crossbows, compound bows and longbows are certainly an interesting alternative to a firearm. Firing the projectile is silent and accurate for a moderate distance which makes them attractive option. However. even a crossbow or longbow requires ammunition. While bolts and arrows are typically reusable, they can also be made by hand in a pinch.
So what other weapons would likely be valuable during an apocalypse? I think most blade, blunt and pointed weapons would be important to have on hand. Everything from survival knives and hatchets to swords and spears could be used effectively in a close-combat situation. They are typically inexpensive and perfect for combat situations when you need to be silent, and they never run out of ammunition. Even something as simple as a log or baseball bat can give you the upper-hand when you need it most.
Another inexpensive alternative that has recently caught my attention is a simple slingshot. They too are silent and can be deadly if you are accurate enough. And best of all, its ammunition can literally be found everywhere. Anything from steel balls and marbles to small stones and shrapnel can be used effectively.
What do you do if you get injured or sick in a post-apocalyptic scenario? Everything from sterile gauze and antibacterial ointments to antibiotics and cold medicine will undoubtedly become instrumental to your family's survival. Stocking up on medical supplies today just might save a life tomorrow… Medical supplies are relatively inexpensive and their shelf life is extremely long when stored in a clean, dry environment. Bandages, rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Iodine, antibacterial, anti-itch, anti-fungal and petroleum creams, powders as well as as cold and flu remedies and anti-diarrheal medication would likely command a high-price in a post-apocalyptic world.
For thousands of years humans have relied on nature to provide their wellness. Learning and understanding natural and holistic remedies will be extremely important. Whether you are in the field or you simply run out of supplies, knowing what alternatives the earth can provide can be the difference between life and death.
One thing you just cannot get away from in any survival situation is the importance of good personal hygiene. Good personal hygiene is likely one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. Stocking up on common items like soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, personal wipes and even hand sanitizer can make a world of difference to your health and your psyche, both short and long term. One of my worst fears is running out of soap and toilet paper should the world come crashing down. I don't know about you… But not having any toilet paper, wipes or hand sanitizer would surely be devastating to my psyche.
As a plumber in a past life, I have seen things that I just cannot unsee and smelled things that could turn any stomach. When the grid collapses it won't take long for serious sanitation problems to erupt. Not nearly as much if you are nomadic, but certainly if you are stationary. I truly believe that proper sanitation techniques are crucial to keeping your family safe from serious illness. As important as personal hygiene products are, simply knowing how to deal with sanitation properly is imperative. Personal hygiene and sanitation should always be part of every SHTF plan.
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body's core temperature drops below what is required for normal metabolism and bodily function. Hyperthermia is an elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation that occurs when the body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. Body temperatures below 95 °F (35 °C) and above 104 °F (40 °C) should be considered life-threatening.
The proper shelter, bedding, clothing and footwear tailored to your environment is a necessity. Whether you are in a cold or warm climate, dressing for success is key to your survival. When you are creating your preparedness plan, always consider your environment and plan accordingly. Extra tents, tarps, bedding, clothing and footwear will likely become valuable resources, for yourself and for those around you.
Biodiesel is a diesel fuel alternative created from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking greases. It is safe, biodegradable, and produces fewer air pollutants than petroleum-based diesel. Biodiesel can be used in its pure form or blended with petroleum diesel. Biodiesel blends can also be used as a heating oil. Anyone who can generate biodiesel for fueling generators, vehicles and providing a heat source is yet another valuable commodity to plan for in a post-apocalyptic world.
Food was a form of currency for many early societies. Humans have been farming and trading their produce for thousands of years, and they still do to this day. Food is a necessity for survival, and in a post-apocalyptic world I expect the endeavor will only explode. Boundless home-based gardens and larger co-op farms and markets will likely spring up everywhere. Even fish and furs would likely play a part at these markets.
When the power-grid goes offline or collapses, electrical generators are the only way to power appliances and common electronic devices. The two most common generators are fuel-based systems and solar-based systems. However, in rural areas you can also find wind-powered systems as well. But for the sake of this article, I am only going to focus on fuel and solar -based systems.
Fuel-based generators are very efficient at producing electricity and they can produce electricity whenever you need it, even in the middle of the night. However, they are quite loud which may draw unwanted attention, they require regular maintenance, and in rough times, fuel may not be easily obtainable. Although, some may be convertible to biodiesel or come set up for biodiesel right out of the box. Additionally, fuel-based systems are typically heavy, but they are relatively inexpensive and typically do not require much space to store.
Solar generators on the other hand require only sunlight to produce electricity. Therefore, they cannot generate electricity when the sun is not out or at night. Additionally, the solar panels, charge controller, inverter and batteries required to operate a typical refrigerator, freezer and maybe a few small electronic devices or power tools would be very expensive and require a substantial amount of space.
Sadly, most stand-alone units on the market today take six or more hours to charge, but they will not operate a typical refrigerator for more than an hour or two at a time. DIY and commercial systems can be custom-tailored with your goal in mind. However, they become less-portable as the amount of panels, batteries and space required for even a moderate system can be somewhat overwhelming. This is why most home systems on the market today don't even offer off-grid functionality.
Anyone can find a way to efficiently produce electricity in the wake of a power-grid failure is sure to have earned an advantage by offering this highly-prized commodity.
In a post-apocalyptic world, it is likely that the Internet, Cellular and traditional phone networks would cease to function. They require a power-grid to operate and that is probably one of the first things to go. However, there are many old-school alternatives that are still in use by hobbyists and remote areas today. The amateur radio community has millions of members worldwide and several hundred thousand licensed HAM operators in the United States alone. It is the relentless dedication of these enthusiasts that make HAM radios stand out as one of the best (and likely only) communication network available during a regional, national or global catastrophic event. The ability to communicate will allow our civilization to share information and rebuild much quicker. Those providing that ability will have quite the advantage.
Sure common hand tools like hammers, pliers and screwdrivers will always be important to keep handy. But when there is no more power available, it is the less-common tools like hand saws, augers and planes that will be invaluable to have around. In a post-apocalyptic world, things will have to be made by hand again. Just like the past, those who possess the right tools for the job will have a much easier time surviving.
And last but not least… Precious metals and stones. Throughout history precious metals and stones have always been held in high regard. Even in times of war, disease and famine. Therefore, precious metals and stones like gold, silver and diamonds just to name a few will likely remain valuable commodities for centuries to come. Additionally, I expect metals like steel, aluminum, copper, brass and lead would be very valuable resources to have available.
Final Thoughts… There are so many things to consider when creating an emergency preparedness plan. I hope my opinions and observations provided you with some food for thought. Leave a comment or drop me a line if you'd like to discuss further. I am still in the process of figuring it all out so I'd love to hear your thoughts. I will be expanding on many of these topics in future articles. Please keep an eye out for them should they interest you.


Welcome to Rowan class. We are a Year 4 class and our teacher is Mrs Hiscocks -Tuesday to Friday, and every Monday, we have Mrs Bacon. We are lucky to have three Teaching Assistants in year 4 who are Mrs Andrews, Miss Allen and Miss McBride. Also in Middle School are Mrs Dequidt, Mrs Morris and Mrs Mortimer.
Please make sure full PE kits are in school as well as wellies. Our first PE sessions is the first day of term!
We are expecting you to read 5 times at week at home. Remember, reading doesn't just have to be sat down with a reading book, you could read a recipe, a newspaper, a magazine or I would love to hear what interesting facts you can find out about Ancient Egypt!
Spellings will be set every Monday and will be tested the following Monday. This gives you exactly a week to learn your spellings at home.