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Air Force Academy Spirit
Cadet Chapel groundbreaking turns golden
By denise.navoy
By Stephen "Pete" Peterson
Cadet Chapel Public Relations director
Today marks 50 years to the day since construction on the Cadet Chapel began. It was on this day in 1959 that its world-renown design would go on to impact millions of future guests who'd visit the spectacular house of worship.
To celebrate, the chapel staff invites the public to attend the Golden Anniversary of the groundbreaking at 2 p.m. today. A concert featuring U.S. Air Force Academy Band Stellar Brass, Organ and Cadet Chorale is planned. The concert is expected to last approximately 40 minutes.
Historical storyboards will be displayed throughout the chapel showcasing rarely-seen construction photos as well as background information on the design and building of the structure. A video presentation of the 1963 dedication service will also be shown immediately following the concert. All levels of the chapel will be open to the public and chapel guides will be available to answer questions.
The principal designer-architect of the Cadet Chapel was Walter A. Netsch Jr.
The unique design of the Cadet Chapel took shape starting in 1959. (File Photo)
Born in Chicago in 1920, Mr. Netsch studied architecture at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Upon receiving his degree in 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He began his career as an architect working for L. Morgan Yost. In 1947, he joined Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, when the firm was designing Oak Ridge, Tennessee, an Atomic Energy Commission town. It took Mr. Netsch, who was just 34 years old, five years to design the Cadet Chapel.
Robert E. McKee, General Contractor Inc. of Santa Fe, N.M. built the chapel from 1959-1963 for $3.5 million.
Mr. McKee was born June 15, 1889, in Chicago, Ill. His family moved to St. Louis, Mo. when he was a very small child. After the accidental death of his father when he was 10, he began his career of work and helping others. He received his education at the Manual Training School of Washington University. He left St. Louis as a young man to live on his Uncle "Bud" Cleve's ranch located in Elk, New Mexico. After a short stay at the ranch, with a few dollars in his pocket, he moved to El Paso, Texas to begin an illustrious career in the engineering and construction field. He formed his own general contracting company in 1913 with a contract in the low four figure range. At the time of his death, his efforts in construction had expanded into one of the nation's largest and most stable operations. During his lifetime career in the construction business, the Robert E. McKee company built some of the finest hospitals, hotels, libraries, educational buildings, industrial facilities and governmental offices in the United States.
Other major accomplishments included large military installations in the Panama Canal Zone and in the Territory of Hawaii as well as many large military posts in the United States.
The employees of Robert E. McKee General Contractor were presented the Army-Navy "E" Award for high achievement on the Atomic Bomb Project at Los Alamos, N.M. In 1959 he was the major contractor for the new Los Angeles International Airport. While building a variety of major projects in 35 of the 50 states, he kept his headquarters and home in El Paso, with branch offices in Dallas, Santa Fe, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and the Panama Canal Zone.
At completion, the aluminum, glass and steel structure soared 150 feet toward the Colorado sky. The chapel remains a house of worship for all faiths designed to accommodate the spiritual needs of cadets. Visually the most compelling structure on the Academy's grounds (as well as Colorado's top man-made tourist attraction) the chapel's 17 silvery spires can be seen from miles away.
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Democrats have castigated Attorney General Jeff Sessions for failing to mention two meetings with the Russian ambassador while he was a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
The media, such as The New York Times, is pushing that idea because it's believed by some that Russia tried to influence the outcome of the presidential election.
Democratic leaders have alternately called for Sessions's resignation or, failing that, recusal from a potential investigation into Russian influence on the Trump administration.
The New York Times reported that "there is nothing unusual about meetings between presidential campaigns and foreign diplomats" but used McCaskill's tweet to push the idea that there was something wrong with holding the meeting.
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McCaskill is the one in the glasses across the table from Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.
As Red State notes, the Times changed its story when McCaskill's meeting was outed.
The New York Times 'disappeared' McCaskill's tweet entirely out of the original story and ignored the evidence that the Missouri senator and armed services committee member did exactly the opposite of what she claimed.
Senator Claire McCaskill, Democrat of Missouri, cast doubt on Mr. Sessions's explanation that he had met with the Russian ambassador because of his duties as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, saying that was beyond the panel's jurisdiction.
Eighty ambassadors were invited to The Global Partners in Diplomacy Reception. They mingled with Cleveland business and ethnic community leaders in the elegant first-floor lobby of Severance Hall, sipping wine and tasting spring rolls, caprese sandwiches and other finger foods.
Business Insider reports the 'meeting' was Sessions giving a keynote address at a "defense and national-security luncheon" put on by the Heritage Foundation before about 100 guests.
The Washington Post reports that Sessions also had a private meeting "at the height of what U.S. intelligence officials say was a Russian cyber campaign to upend the U.S. presidential race" but didn't report what the meeting was about.
Congressional records show that the Senator traveled to Russia multiple times in the 1990s when he was acting as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama. The trips were a part of a series of missions trips coordinated by Sessions' church.
That the meetings were part of church mission trips may make them seem much less nefarious.
Red State suggests that the Times preferred to leave the impression that Sessions's meetings were improper rather than report that the Democrat McCaskill was wrong.
Democrats say Sessions is damaged goods because he "perjured himself" when he stated as his confirmation hearing that he had no meetings with Russians on rigging the election.


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The quilts are donated to Lutheran Family Services for children and adults to have as their very own. Many of the people that receive these quilts have few possessions to call their own and our prayers are that these quilts bring them security, warmth, and comfort.
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Public memory is proverbially known to be short – the hotel industry, among others, can be thankful for that or else global travel would have come to a standstill whenever there is news of a pandemic be it a mutating virus or a new kind of flu. Few remember the deadly threat SARS represented for the hotel industry in 2003 that struck particularly harshly in the Toronto area while New York braced itself for the inevitable. As it turned out, the Big Apple got a free pass on that biggie.
Recently, a relatively more benign malady, the Norovirus, shut down a Washington DC Hyatt Hotel. Management at the property acquitted themselves commendably by quickly evacuating the hotel and communicating effectively to guests and the public at large – two key elements in a triage response. The virus frequently makes its unwelcome appearance on cruise ships, hotels, nursing homes and prisons. Evidently lots of people in close quarters eating out of a common kitchen presents a fertile breeding ground for the microbe.
For hotels worldwide the movement of people from all across the globe presents a real problem in managing a sanitary environment – viruses and bed bugs are the most obvious manifestations. Preventive measures range from the obviously simple such as ensuring no linen such as pillow cases from spare pillows in closets are reused for successive guests to eliminating mildew and spore growth. For pet-friendly hotels, as most national brands are, the latter can be a real challenge. Reactive measures should at a minimum include a comprehensive and frank admission of a problem as was the case with the Hyatt in Washington DC and the creation of a comprehensive emergency response plan that includes relevant government agencies. Pandemics almost never give notice – being prepared wins more than half the battle.


The BBC Red Button team have launched a survey to gauge opinions from those who listen to BBC Radio via their TV (Freeview, Freesat & Sky).
The survey aims to find out how often listeners listen to BBC Radio stations on their TV and whether they use the Red Button service to access additional information, such as information about programmes, playlists or news. Users are asked to rate which features currently available are of most importance to them.
The latest radio audience figures indicate that less than 5% of radio listening is via TV services, and the BBC is reviewing how to serve audiences best with Red Button services.
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House Committee Members Argue Against Cuts to Mars Exploration, Weather Satellites
By Marcia Smith | Posted: February 19, 2012 12:00 am ET | Last Updated: February 19, 2012 4:54 pm ET
Cutting federal spending may be on the top of Washington's priority list, but not if it impacts NASA's Mars and human exploration programs or NOAA's weather satellites if House science committee members have their way.
At a House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Friday, Chairman Ralph Hall (R-TX) sharply criticized the President's FY2013 budget request for research and development (R&D) for singling NASA out for "unequal treatment." Ranking member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) joined him in complaining about cuts to the robotic Mars exploration program while other members rued the level of funding for NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS).
The topic of the hearing was the FY2013 budget request for R&D. John Holdren, President Obama's science adviser and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), was the only witness. He defended the request which, he said, increases non-defense R&D by five percent over the FY2012 level despite austere budget times.
Committee Chairman Hall, however, criticized that request because it proposes increases for all the agencies within the committee's jurisdiction except NASA. He is particularly concerned about the proposed reductions in NASA's robotic Mars exploration program and inadequate funding for the Space Launch System (SLS), the new "heavy lift" rocket that NASA is building at congressional direction in the 2010 NASA Authorization Act to take astronauts out into the solar system.
Hall stressed that in that Act, Congress directed that the SLS and the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle be available to serve as a backup to commercial crew to transport astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Under NASA's proposed schedule, however, SLS/Orion system will not be ready for its first crewed flight until 2021, a year after ISS operations are currently scheduled to be discontinued. Holdren deflected a question from Rep. Lamar Smith (R-TX) about whether the SLS program would remain on its current schedule by saying he "had a cloudy crystal ball" when trying to predict the progress of complex technological projects. He did, however, assure the congressman that he did not know of any plans to delay it.
Hall asked Holdren about the decision to use Space Act Agreements for developing commercial crew capabilities and the fact that they do not allow NASA to require companies to meet safety standards. Holdren demurred, saying that he did not know the details, but said that as far as he knows NASA retains responsibility for the safety of its astronauts and "if there is a problem in the agreements that would jeopardize that, I am sure we will fix it."
Hall also inquired how Holdren could say that the budget represents an "integrated strategy" for Mars exploration "that ensures the next steps for the robotic Mars exploration program," since there is no next mission to Mars in the budget. Holdren countered that even though the NASA budget cannot support two planned Mars missions with Europe in 2016 and 2018, "we retain the most vigorous and forward leaning program … in the world" with a rover (Opportunity) already on the surface of Mars and another one (Curioisty) on its way, two spacecraft (Mars Odyssey and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) already in orbit and another scheduled for launch next year (MAVEN), "and additional missions going forward." He insisted that "We are in no way retreating from our commitment to have a vigorous program of Mars exploration including laying the groundwork for human exploration."
Ranking member Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) joined Hall in criticizing cuts to the Mars planetary science program. She said that the decision could create the perception that the United States is an unreliable partner at a time when international cooperation is more important than ever. Not everyone on the committee agreed with that sentiment, however. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) later said that she considered the NASA request to be "prudent" and suggested that the Europeans may not be able to afford their Mars plans either considering the economic circumstances in Europe.
In general, Holdren defended the request for NASA, asserting it "honors the priorities" of the 2010 NASA Authorization Act, including support for development of SLS and Orion, operations of the ISS through at least 2020, commercial crew, launching the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) in 2018, "an integrated strategy" for the robotic Mars exploration program that supports both science and human exploration goals, a balanced set of Earth and space science missions, a "dynamic" space technology program, and a "strong aeronautics research effort."
NOAA's satellite programs also were debated during the hearing. Johnson praised the proposed increase for NOAA's new geostationary weather satellite program, GOES-R, but expressed concern about "the small cut" to NOAA's new polar-orbiting system, the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS). She referred to JPSS as a "long-troubled" effort, although it was initiated only in FY2011. However, it is NOAA's successor to a long-troubled program — the tri-agency National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) – that was terminated by the Obama Administration in the FY2011 budget after 16 years of delays and overruns. JPSS, however, did not receive its requested funding level in FY2011 or FY2012, and NOAA is warning that there likely will be a gap in data several years from now when existing satellites cease functioning, but the first JPSS is not yet operational.
Holdren said NOAA's weather satellites are "crucial" and blamed the potential gap on the previous Administration and Congress itself. Holdren said "we've been threatened for some time with a gap we inherited," perhaps suggesting that the Bush Administration should have cancelled NPOESS instead of leaving it for President Obama. "We're doing everything possible to … minimize that gap even if we don't now have the capability to avoid it all together," he asserted. He pointed to the less-than-requested funding JPSS received for the previous two years and said in the FY2013 budget they are "trying to make up for it." In fact, he blamed the need to fund weather satellites for why the NOAA R&D budget overall would decline in FY2013. "Nobody wanted to reduce … the R&D portfolio'' at NOAA, "but we absolutely have to minimize the gap," he said.
Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) complained about cuts to NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), but Holdren insisted that the most important thing for the NWS is getting basic data about what the atmosphere is doing. If money cannot be found to pay for the satellites that provide that data, he said, then "all the money in the world poured into the Weather Service won't make up for the deficit."
The hearing was broadly on the R&D budget request and one of the other topics that arose was interaction with China. Two committee members — Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and Chip Cravaack (R-MN) — grilled Holdren on why the United States would want to share any technology with China as Rohrabacher said Vice President Joe Biden suggested earlier in the week during a visit by China's Vice President Xi Jinping. Holdren insisted that the Administration does not want to share any technologies with China that are harmful to U.S. interests, but there are some where it is in our own best interest to share. He cited nuclear reactor safety, avoiding theft of nuclear materials from nuclear facilities, influenza, and reducing emissions of pollutants as examples.
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Elf seiner 19 Einzeltitel gewann er bei Hallenturnieren. So gewann er unter anderem im Jahr 2000 in Basel, wo er im Finale den aufstrebenden Roger Federer mit 6:2, 4:6, 7:6, 1:6 und 6:1 besiegte.

Zudem stand Enqvist mit Schweden 1997 im Davis-Cup-Finale.

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Leasburg, Missouri Population History 1990 - 2021
Leasburg Population By Year
What is the current population of Leasburg?
Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Leasburg is 321. Leasburg, Missouri is the 14,904th largest city in the US.
What was the peak population of Leasburg?
The peak population of Leasburg was in 2010, when its population was 338. In 2010, Leasburg was the 14,952nd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 14,904th largest city in the US. Leasburg is currently 5.0% smaller than it was in 2010.
How quickly is Leasburg shrinking?
Leasburg has shrunk 0.9% since the year 2000. Leasburg, Missouri is growing somewhat quickly; it is growing faster than 73% of similarly sized cities since 2000.
14780 Bellflower 332 -22.2%
14791 Creighton 331 1.8%
14792 Gilman City 331 -13.1%
14807 Jamestown 330 -13.8%
14811 Pattonsburg 330 36.3%
14831 Portage Des Sioux 328 -7.3%
14904 Leasburg 321 -0.9%
14949 St. Mary 318 -15.8%
14955 Purcell 317 -13.6%
14963 Saddlebrooke 316 652.3%
14979 Fisk 314 -13.4%
14985 Sibley 314 -9.2%
14988 Westwood 314 10.1%
14898 Donalds, South Carolina 321 -9.3%
14899 Eureka, Texas 321 -6.1%
14900 Grainfield, Kansas 321 -1.8%
14901 Greenwood, Illinois 321 29.4%
14902 Laporte, Pennsylvania 321 10.6%
14903 Latham, Illinois 321 -13.2%
14904 Leasburg, Missouri 321 -0.9%
14905 Mason, Illinois 321 -20.1%
14906 Mentone, Alabama 321 -28.9%
14907 Phillips, Nebraska 321 -4.1%
14908 Riverside, Washington 321 -7.7%
14909 Sigel, Illinois 321 -17.0%
14910 Sims, North Carolina 321 150.7%
What is the voting age population of Leasburg, Missouri?
The total voting age population of Leasburg, Missouri, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 247. The voting age population is 36.8% male and 63.2% female.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri residents are senior citizens?
According to the latest census statistics, 10.7% of the residents of Leasburg are 65 or older.
What are the racial demographics of Leasburg, Missouri?
The racial demographics of Leasburg are 100.0% White. Additionally, 1.9% of the population identifies as Hispanic.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri residents are below the poverty line?
In Leasburg, 28.1% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 36.1%. On a per-household basis, 31.1% of families are below the poverty line in Leasburg.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri residents are in the labor force?
Among those aged 16 and older, 57.5% of Leasburg residents are in the labor force.
What are the education levels among Leasburg, Missouri residents?
Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 70.7% of Leasburg residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 4.3% have a bachelor's degree and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri residents speak a non-English language at home?
Among Leasburg residents aged 5 and older, 0.0% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.0% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.
What is the unemployment rate in Leasburg, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Leasburg is 9.3%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri residents work for the government?
In Leasburg, 5.9% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.
What is the median income in Leasburg, Missouri?
The median household income in Leasburg is $25,833.
What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Leasburg, Missouri?
In Leasburg, 41.0% of housing units are occupied by their owners.
What percentage of housing units are rented in Leasburg, Missouri?
Renters occupy 59.0% of housing units in Leasburg.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri housing units were built before 1940?
Of all the housing units in Leasburg, 16.4% of them were build before 1940.
What percentage of Leasburg, Missouri housing units were built after 2000?
In Leasburg, 3.8% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.
What is the median monthly rent in Leasburg, Missouri?
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Ed Boyle
Partner, Restructuring
Ed joined KPMG in 1996. He is an appointment taking Partner in the London office and has more than 20 years of restructuring experience across a broad range of restructuring and investigation disciplines working both for corporates and their lenders.
He spent a year on secondment to Barclays Capital's restructuring team in 2002, returning to KPMG in 2003.
Ed leads KPMG's highly successful Financial Services Restructuring team and spends much of his time working in the financial services sector.
Ed specialises in large, complex reorganisations and cross-border restructuring assignments, acting in a formal capacity and as an adviser to a range of stakeholders to maximise returns for creditors.
A number of Ed's cases have included new developments in restructuring practice including Cattles where innovative schemes of arrangement and ground breaking bilateral agreements with the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and the pension scheme resulted in a £2.9 billion restructuring to avoid an insolvency; Erinaceous where 18 different business and asset sales were completed within the first week of the administration; and Courts where businesses in 11 Caribbean jurisdictions were successfully sold, including two businesses listed on local stock exchanges. Ed has also developed and implemented innovative shareholder compensation schemes.
Ed's formal appointments include acting as joint special administrator of MF Global UK Limited and Alpari UK Limited, as well as joint administrator of Curo Transatlantic Limited, The Peacock Group plc, Bon Marché Limited, Mouchel plc, Erinaceous Group plc and Torex Retail plc. He also acts as scheme supervisor of Welcome financial services limited, Cattles plc's principal operating business, and of Instant cash loans limited.
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Randy Alexander, Jersey-based publicist for the stars, dead at 62 after cancer battle
Randy Alexander, the Marlton-based publicist for the stars, died at home on Sunday, Dec. 27, his family has announced.
Alexander's clients included Bobby Rydell, Gamble and Huff, "Dirty Dancing" Oscar winner Franke Previte, the Disco Biscuits, Joe Grushecky and the Light of Day music festival in Asbury Park.
Alexander succumbed to pancreatic cancer after a four month battle.
"He began his new journey peacefully in his home in Marlton, N.J. surrounded by his family," said family spokesperson Renee Pfefer on the Alexander GoFundMe page Sunday night. "The words do not exist that can begin to express the gratitude to you all who have donated and prayed for him. Randi (his wife), Zoe, and Harrison (their children) send their heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming love, generosity, and support which has been a blessing and will never be forgotten."
Alexander was an award-winning journalist for several papers, including the Courier-Post and the Times of Trenton, before switching over to publicity more than 20 years ago. He headed Randex Communications, was an executive board member of the Philadelphia Music Alliance, and was a member of the Grammy Recording Academy.
"He is enthusiastic about his work, always upbeat and creative," said Rydell last week via email to the USA TODAY NETWORK when the family announced that Alexander was ill. "My prayers are with him in this battle."
"Randy is a consummate professional as well as a great guy," said Grushecky via email last week. "The Houserockers and Light of Day are lucky to have him in our corner. We are sending out all our love to him and his family."
Help Randy Alexander Fight Pancreatic Cancer, organized by Renee Pfefer
Alexander started out in the sports department of the former Philadelphia Journal. There, he met entertainment writer Chuck Darrow and the two forged a lifelong friendship.
"For 40 years, Randy has been a brother to me. We have shared life's triumphs and tragedies, and he has always been there for me with nothing but unconditional love and support and sage advice," said Darrow via email. "As a journalist and then as a public relations specialist, Randy has the all-too-rare combination of talent, drive, passion, energy, integrity and an infectious joie de vie that informed everything he did. As a reporter for the Times of Trenton, he gave the same respect to a local act just starting out as he did to Bruce Springsteen. As a publicist, he gave everything he had, regardless of whether he was working on behalf of a global superstar or a local, independent businessperson.
"And he has the world's best Rolodex!"
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Darrow and Pfefer of On Tour PR created a GoFundMe to help the Alexanders defray the cost of medical bills.
"His sudden illness is heartbreaking because he truly has a heart of gold," Pfefer said. "He's the type of person who would move mountains for you. So, with that in mind, I wanted to help him and his family cover some of the mounting medical bills as well as living expenses since he's been unable to work."
The fund, which is still open, has raised more than $30,000.
"It's fair to say the outpouring of affection and grief from the scores of people whose lives he has touched proves he wasn't just about those closest to him," Darrow said. "That the $25,000 GoFundMe campaign goal for him and his family was achieved in less than 48 hours is certainly testament to that."
Alexander's expansive career has even included a cameo on ABC's "One Life to Live." Other clients include Deep Purple, Robert Hazard, Danielia Cotton, Jim Brickman, Joe Piscopo, Randy Bachman, the Amazing Kreskin, Steve Miller Band, NJ Weedman and many more.
"He's a part of our family," said Tony Pallagrosi, the executive director of the Light of Day and former member of the Asbury Jukes. "He's the kind of entertainment professional that's disappearing. It's in our bones, doing what we do. We don't do it because this is what we decided to do in college, we do it because this is how we grew up and our life experiences and our loves and our passions directed us to do it."
This story has been updated.
Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.


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Alerus Financial launches small business Web site
Alerus Financial officially launched a new Web site Friday that officials say will give Red River Valley small businesses access to free content, financial calculators, tools and discussion topics, a spokeswoman announced. The Web site is Small B...
Alerus Financial officially launched a new Web site Friday that officials say will give Red River Valley small businesses access to free content, financial calculators, tools and discussion topics, a spokeswoman announced. The Web site is Small Business Connect.
"It's really the only Web site that's developed locally, driven locally, for small businesses," said Missy Keney of Alerus Financial.
Users can interact with other small business owners, read success stories and get advice from others in their field. The site became active two weeks ago but was formally announced Friday.
Keney said about 10 organizations are contributing to the Web site so far, and much of the information posted to Small Business Connect is provided by experts. Officials hope to continue to attract other contributors to ensure the site "continues to grow and be very robust," she said.
Keney said Alerus, which is based in Grand Forks, hopes the site will provide a new form of help and advice for business owners in the region.
"Right now, they don't necessarily have a tool like this to help them make informed decisions."
Small Business Connect is available online at www.alerusfinancial.com/sbc .
Reach Johnson at (701) 780-1105; (800) 477-6572, ext. 105; or send e-mail to rjohnson@gfherald.com .
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In 2018, China faces new dramatic challenges. The country, since its emergence under Deng Xiaoping in 1978, has been driven by a low-cost, export-drive production strategy. Remarkably successful for four decades, it is no longer viable. Since 2013, they have been trying to both climb the value-added chain and also compete more broadly on an international basis. This has led to a number of acquisitions inside and outside China by their companies to both boost their technical competence and add new distribution channels inside China. It is a time of great turbulence. This speech will talk about what this means to the U.S.A. Learn more HERE.
See below for the luncheon and evening events planned for Monday, March 12th with Professor Warren McFarlan. Hope you can join us!
Join the HBS Club of Florida and Professor Warren McFarlan for a luncheon and discussion on The Dragon's Tale: The Next Chapter. The luncheon will take place at Manatee Lagoon, the Eco-Discovery Center located on the Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm Beach. Following the luncheon and Professor McFarlan's talk, guests are invited to join a 20-minute complimentary tour of Manatee Lagoon. On the tour you will learn about Manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon.
Click HERE to register for the luncheon event. For assistance with registration, please contact the HBS Club's administrator at admin@hbssouthflorida.org.
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Professor McFarlan earned his AB from Harvard University in 1959, and his MBA and DBA from the Harvard Business School in 1961 and 1965 respectively. He has had a significant role in introducing materials on Management Information Systems to all major programs at the Harvard Business School since the first course on the subject was offered in 1962. He has been a long-time teacher in the Advanced Management Program: International Senior Managers Program, Delivering Information Services Program, and several of the Social Sector programs. He is currently teaching in several short Executive Education programs. Click HERE to learn more.


Hello Everyone! Pastor Andrew here.
As the new Associate Pastor of Student Ministries – which is a lot to say, so feel free to call me the Youth Pastor – I cannot fully express how excited I am to get to work with the students here at Parkgate and the surrounding community. It is something I attribute wholly to God moving in and through my life. My family and I have felt incredibly blessed with this opportunity. Since I am new here, I am still learning the ropes of what being a Texan is all about, so please give me some grace as I work on incorporating "y'all" into my vocabulary, among other things.
I wanted to take the time to let you know what my ministry is all about. When it comes to the way that I do youth ministry, there are some key ideas that I want my students to understand. One of the most important is the idea that, as Christians, we need to own our faith. If students are only being spiritually fed by others – and cannot spiritually feed themselves – how can we expect them to carry on their faith when those who feed them are no longer around?
I do not simply wish for students to know what I believe or what my faith is all about. I want them to know what their faith is all about and what they believe. That means giving them an opportunity to dive into God's Word on their own, a space to discuss among themselves the things that we talk about on a weekly basis, and the chance to ask myself and our leaders tough questions about what the Bible has to say. As the saying goes "Give a man a fish, and you'll feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you've fed him for a lifetime." I want our students to learn how to be fishers of men, so that they can be spiritually fed all their lives.
In order to make sure that students are owning their faith, I also seek to provide as much opportunity as I can to let them live out the teachings of Christ. Whether that is through mission trips to help those in need, community outreach events, small groups to develop close personal relationships, or otherwise, I strongly believe that students need these opportunities to live out what they have learned for their faith to flourish.
My ultimate hope is that God will use the student ministry at Parkgate to equip students to become the next wave of the body of Christ in the world, living out and teaching those around them what Christ's love is all about. In doing so, they will honor God in all that they do and truly experience the peace of God that transcends all understanding.
As a final note, my family and I would like to extend a tremendous thank you to everyone who has helped us out with the transition to Texas. From those of you who helped us move in, to those who have offered to watch Jane when needed, to those who have taken us out to eat, to all who have prayed for us: THANK YOU! You have helped make this move from Oregon feel less like a move away from our home and more like a move to the place we will happily call home for many years to come. God bless all of you.
I look forward to getting to know all of you in the months and years to come and look forward to seeing "y'all" on Sunday!


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Q: A problem about matrix/vector extension via ArrayPad Given that I have a vector and matrix as follow:
vec = Array[Subscript["P", #] &, 6, 0];
mat = Array[Subscript["P", #1, #2] &, {5, 4}, {0, 0}];

And I could use the built-in ArrayPad[] to achieve the below style:
ArrayPad[vec , 1, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm
ArrayPad[mat, 1, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm

However, when the $P_i$ or $P_{i,j}$ is a coordinate of 2D and 3D point, respesctively, this method will in fail.
For instance,
vec1 = {{1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}};
ArrayPad[vec1, 1, "Fixed"]

(* {{1, 1, 1, 1}, {1, 1, 1, 1}, {2, 2, 3, 3},
    {3, 3, -1, -1}, {4, 4, 1, 1}, {5, 5, 0, 0}, {5, 5, 0, 0}}*)

In fact, I need
{{1, 1}, {1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}, {5,0}}

rather than
{{1, 1, 1, 1}, {1, 1, 1, 1}, {2, 2, 3, 3},
 {3, 3, -1, -1}, {4, 4, 1, 1}, {5, 5, 0, 0}, {5, 5, 0, 0}}

An alternative method that I could figure out is using Hold[] and ReleaseHold[].
vec2 = Hold/@{{1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}};
ArrayPad[vec2, 1, "Fixed"] // ReleaseHold
(*{{1, 1}, {1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}, {5, 0}}*)

mat2 =
  {{{1, 1, 0}, {1, 2, 1}, {1, 3, 1}},
   {{2, 1, 1}, {2, 2, -1}, {2,3, 1}},
   {{3, 1, 1}, {3, 2, 1}, {3, 3, -1}},
   {{4, 1, 1}, {4, 2, -1}, {4, 3, 0}}};
ArrayPad[Map[Hold, mat2, {2}], 1, "Fixed"] // ReleaseHold

ArrayPad[Map[Hold, mat2, {2}], 1, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm
(*
{{{1, 1, 0}, {1, 1, 0}, {1, 2, 1}, {1, 3, 1}, {1, 3, 1}},
 {{1, 1, 0}, {1, 1, 0}, {1, 2, 1}, {1, 3, 1}, {1, 3, 1}},
 {{2, 1, 1}, {2, 1, 1}, {2, 2, -1}, {2, 3, 1}, {2, 3, 1}},
 {{3, 1, 1}, {3, 1, 1}, {3, 2, 1}, {3, 3, -1}, {3, 3, -1}},
 {{4, 1, 1}, {4, 1, 1}, {4, 2, -1}, {4, 3, 0}, {4, 3, 0}},
 {{4, 1, 1}, {4, 1, 1}, {4, 2, -1}, {4, 3, 0}, {4, 3, 0}}}
*)

So my question is how to achieve the right extension of matrix/vector using ArrayPad[...,"Fixed"] or other good solution.

A: vec1 = {{1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}};
ArrayPad[vec1, {1}, "Fixed"]

(* {{1, 1}, {1, 1}, {2, 3}, {3, -1}, {4, 1}, {5, 0}, {5, 0}}  *)

or
ArrayPad[vec1, {{1, 1}}, "Fixed"]

which is more in keeping with the docs. For matrices:
mat2 = {{{1, 1, 0}, {1, 2, 1}, {1, 3, 1}}, {{2, 1, 1}, {2, 2, -1}, {2,
      3, 1}}, {{3, 1, 1}, {3, 2, 1}, {3, 3, -1}}, {{4, 1, 1}, {4,
     2, -1}, {4, 3, 0}}};
ArrayPad[mat2, {{1}, {1}}, "Fixed"]

or
ArrayPad[mat2, {{1, 1}, {1, 1}}, "Fixed"]

which seems to be more consistent with the docs (on my reading of them anyway).

For the matrix, according the the question, you want to pad on both ends and both sides, therefore you need to use 2 specifications. On top of that you need to use lists due to the extra level relative to vectors.

A: Just to add to Mike's answer, the relevant part of the help for ArrayPad[] says

$\tt ArrayPad$[array,{{$m_1$ , $n_1$},{$m_2$ , $n_2$},…},…] pads with $m_i$, $n_i$ elements at level $i$ in array.

So when you don't give the padding in the form of a list it applies that padding to every single level specification.
Since your array has $3$ levels, there are three different ways you could pad $1$ element to a single level,
{ArrayPad[mat2, 1, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm,
 ArrayPad[mat2, {{1}, {0}, {0}}, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm,
 ArrayPad[mat2, {{0}, {1}, {0}}, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm,
 ArrayPad[mat2, {{0}, {0}, {1}}, "Fixed"] // MatrixForm}

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The web has become a critically important part of everyday life. For many people, websites are as ubiquitous as phones or television, and in many cases, they are using their phones and televisions to access the web!
With such important now placed on websites, it is no surprise that careers in the web industry are desirable. Many people want to start a career as a web designer, but it can be confusing to determine exactly where they should begin if they want to break into this industry.
No matter where you are along the path of web design, there is sure to be something more for you to learn and grow in your skill sets. So how do you decide where to go next on your career path? Luckily, there is no one single path for everyone, which means you have a say in how your career progresses! Whether you are brand new to HTML and web design or have been writing programs and coding for years, a plan for growth is sure to be a part of your long-term success.
If you're just starting out on the web design path, this is where you would begin. The beginning HTML resources cover the basics of HTML and building a web page. CSS would cover cascading style sheets and how to bring the look and feel into a web page. Understanding the basics is where you begin, and once you have those basics masters, you can move onto more advanced HTML and web design lessons and skills.
Once you're an expert of basic HTML and advanced HTML, you'll have a lot of the skills you need to move into web development as a career, but there are forks in the path at this juncture. Once you have the basics and a little more mastered, you will likely want to choose design or programming as the path which you continue down. It's also possible to do both, but many web professionals prefer to focus more on one or the other - either the visual design of sites and interfaces, or the more in-depth programming required to bring custom ideas and applications to life.
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UMD Hosts First High-Speed Rotorcraft Workshop
Representatives of major companies, the armed forces, and rotorcraft researchers gathered on June 7 for a first-of-kind workshop hosted by the University of Maryland's (UMD) A. James Clark School of Engineering.
The event, organized by Professor Anubhav Datta of UMD's Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center and by Dr. Hyeonsoo Yeo of the U.S. Army, and inaugurated by Clark School Dean Samuel Graham. Jr., provided an opportunity for UMD to share data relevant to Future Vertical Lift (FVL) technologies, obtained through tests run using unique UMD facilities and equipment. UMD is home to one of three national Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence, with the other two located at Georgia Tech and Penn State.
The data will be critical to maintaining a continued U.S. edge in FVL, workshop organizers said.
"Over the last five years, we have built new facilities, including unique test rigs, that no other campus has," Datta said. "We have been conducting high-speed wind-tunnel tests and are getting the data needed by future designers to come up with high-speed designs."
The UMD equipment includes the Maryland Tilt Rotor Rig, which is a scaled-down version of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey that can be used to study the performance of advanced tiltrotor blades, hubs, and drives of the future. Tilt rotor aircraft, like the V-22 Osprey, take off vertically but convert to an airplane while in the air. The UMD compound rotor rig, which can house Blackhawklike blades, can study rotorcraft with wings and pusher propellers to increase speeds by up to 50%. The University of Texas at Austin, a partner institute, has a lift-offset coaxial rig similar to Sikorsky's advancing blade concept.
The rigs and supporting facilities at UMD–including hover and vacuum chambers housed at the Alfred Gessow Rotorcraft Center, as well as the university's Glenn Martin Wind Tunnel (currently undergoing repair)–are the key campus assets that enable these unique high-speed tests. While private industry and the Department of Defense (DoD) have similar rigs, UMD is the only academic institution in the U.S. that has such equipment available for basic research and to train graduate students. As a result, the Gessow Center is not only producing critical data, but also building a pipeline of leaders for the future.
"We have grown and expanded these facilities over 40 years, and have a critical mass of rotorcraft faculty who know how to use them," Datta said. "We have always focused on being the driving force behind innovation that breaks fundamental barriers and responds to national needs and inspires U.S. industry and the DoD to scale up and ultimately deploy on the field. Thus, this is not research that just sits on a paper, but gets transitioned rapidly to critical national workforce through our graduate students."
In all, the event drew about 35 in-person participants, while another 80 attended virtually. The attendees included experts and stakeholders from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Bell Textron, Boeing, and Sikorsky. They were joined by the directors of the vertical lift research centers at Georgia Tech and Penn State, as well as UMD partner University of Texas at Austin.
The event will now be an annual occurrence, providing an opportunity for new data and insights to be shared as testing proceeds.
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"We have grown and expanded these facilities over 40 years, and have a critical mass of rotorcraft faculty who know how to use them. We have always focused on being the driving force behind innovation that breaks fundamental barriers and responds to national needs and inspires U.S. industry and the DOD to scale up and ultimately deploy on the field. Thus, this is not research that just sits on a paper, but gets transitioned rapidly to critical national workforce through our graduate students."
Dr. Anubhav Datta, associate professor of aerospace engineering, University of Maryland


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Conduct PolicIES
Adopted October 2017; Last Revised April 2021.
The Clinton Public Library is designed to be a safe and comfortable place for all members of the public to use. Patrons are expected to observe the rights of other patrons and staff members. The Clinton Public Library's Conduct Policy is intended to protect the rights and safety of library patrons, to protect the rights and safety of staff members, and to preserve and protect the library's materials, facilities, and property.
Definition and Scope
Patrons who participate in prohibited conduct in the library will be asked to follow the rules listed in the conduct policy. Patrons who persist in prohibited conduct may be asked to leave the library premises. Prohibited conduct is generally defined as "any patron conduct that interferes with the normal operation of the library or which interferes with another patron's ability to use the library." The Director, and other staff members to whom the Director delegates the authority (and whom are on duty at the time), shall have the responsibility for administering the Conduct Policy.
The following types of prohibited conduct will not be tolerated in the library:
Use of abusive or intimidating language or gestures to patrons or staff members.
Behavior that is harassing or threatening to another person.
Any behavior that endangers the safety or health of others.
Violation of any local, state, or federal law.
Vandalism or deliberate destruction of library materials.
Theft of library materials or the personal property of other patrons and staff.
Taking library materials into the lobby, onto another floor, or restrooms if the materials have not been checked out.
Soliciting of any kind and/or asking for signatures on petitions.
Monopolizing library resources, staff time, or rest rooms at the expense of other patrons.
Use of the library telephone for personal business, unless in an emergency or a request for transportation.
Disturbing loud behavior or using electronics that disturbs or could disturb other patrons.
Use of bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, or scooters inside the library.
Inappropriate dress, such as bathing suits and wet clothing or not wearing a shirt or shoes in the library.
Loitering on the premises after closing.
Smoking, public intoxication, or drug use in the library.
Using restrooms for bathing, washing of clothes, or illegal drug or alcohol use.
No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises without prior approval of the Library Board and Library Director.
Eating or drinking beverages in designated computer areas.
Not maintaining proper personal hygiene so as to offend others with strong, pervasive odors including body odor and odors caused by perfume, cologne, or alcohol.
Entering non-public areas, unless accompanied by a staff member or through prior authorization from a staff member.
Bringing animals into the library, except as required as service or therapy animals, or for library- sponsored programming.
Impeding access to the building or an area of the building.
Picture taking or video taping of people, except at events, unless authorized by the people involved or their parents, if minors are present.
Lack of proper attention by authorized caregivers of individuals with special needs.
Lack of proper supervision of children. A parent or caregiver is responsible for the safety, behavior, and well-being of their children on library property. See the Unattended Child and/or Disruptive Child Policy.
Banning Policy
In cases of minor disruption, the patron receives one warning. At the second offense or continuation of the first offense, the patron must leave the library for the rest of the day.
In the case of any conduct that, in the judgment of a staff member, is extreme, the offender may be ordered to leave the building immediately, or law enforcement may be called as appropriate. Whenever possible, but not required, two staff members, including the highest-ranking staff member present, should agree that the conduct merits the drastic action of expulsion or law enforcement notification without warning.
Patrons causing disruption on repeated visits will be warned by the director or designee that they will not be allowed to enter the building if the behavior continues. If a correction is not made, they will be banned from the library for one month. If, when their library privileges are reinstated, the disturbance continues, they will be banned from the library for six months to one year. See Banning Letter.
Exceptions to the above may be authorized by the director and/or their designee.
All incidents in which patron conduct receives a warning or expulsion by a staff member or police will be recorded by staff. A written appeal of the director's decision may be made to the library board within 10 days. The Library staff will be consistent with enforcing this conduct policy to ensure the safety of patrons and staff and create an environment that is enjoyable to our patrons.
Appeal Policy
Notice of Appeal. The director's written determination may be appealed to the library board, if the individual aggrieved files a written notice of appeal within 10 days after he/she receives the determination. Such notice shall be filed with: both the director and the library board president, c/o Clinton Public Library; 306 8th Ave S., Clinton, IA 52732). The board shall hold a hearing within 30 days after the notice has been filed. The appellant shall be notified at least 10 days before the hearing.
Hearing. At the hearing, the appellant may be represented by counsel, may present evidence, and may call and examine witnesses and cross-examine witnesses of the other party. The President of the Board shall conduct the hearing and shall follow the Rules of Evidence provided in the Iowa Statutes for administrative proceedings. The staff shall record all of the proceedings.
Decision. Within 30 days of the completion of the hearing, the board shall issue a written decision stating the reasons therefore. The board shall have the power to affirm or reverse the written determination or to remand it to the director or designee with instructions for reconsideration. The decision, except for remand, shall be a final determination for the purposes of judicial review.
Non-compliance with Ban - Trespassing: If a banned individual enters any Library Branch before the return date listed in the ban letter, law enforcement will be called and the individual may be arrested for trespassing under Clinton City Ordinance.
Unattended Child and/or Disruptive Child Policy
The safety and welfare of children at the Clinton Public Library is of vital importance. Parents/guardians and caregivers are responsible for monitoring the activities and regulating the behavior of children while the children are in the library. The library board and staff respect the rights and privacy of all library patrons. Library staff will intervene only when children are left unattended or when problems of safety, disruptive behavior, or well-being occurs. Library staff will follow established library procedure for the protection of the child or to maintain an environment free from disruption in accordance with the library conduct policy.
Unattended Child Policy
Children under the age of 8 may not be left unattended in the library and must be directly supervised by a responsible parent/guardian or caregiver 14 years or older.
Any child under the age of 8 who is unaccompanied by a parent/guardian or caregiver may be approached for information concerning his/her responsible parent/guardian or caregiver's availability.
For the safety of a child left unattended in the library at closing, staff will wait 15 minutes after closing and then contact appropriate law enforcement authorities to take custody of the child.
Transportation or money cannot be provided to children by library staff.
Legal responsibility for a child in the case of a medical emergency cannot be taken by library staff.
Notice of Appeal. The director's written determination may be appealed to the library board, if the responsible parent/guardian files a written notice of appeal within 10 days after he/she receives the determination. Such notice shall be filed with: both the director and the library board president, c/o Clinton Public Library; 306 8th Ave S., Clinton, IA 52732). The board shall hold a hearing within 30 days after the notice has been filed. The responsible parent/guardian shall be notified at least 10 days before the hearing.
Hearing. At the hearing, the responsible parent/guardian may be represented by counsel, may present evidence, and may call and examine witnesses and cross-examine witnesses of the other party. The President of the Board shall conduct the hearing and shall follow the Rules of Evidence provided in the Iowa Statutes for administrative proceedings. The staff shall record all of the proceedings.
Non-compliance with Restricted - Ban: If the restricted child enters any CPL branch without the responsible parent/guardian before the return date listed in the restriction letter, the child may be banned from the library and law enforcement may be called to take custody of the child and transport them to their responsible parent/guardian.
Restricted Use or Banning Letter for Parents
On ____________ at approximately ____________ your child was observed at the Library.
Main Library Lyons Branch (circle appropriate)
At that time the child was:
_____ VIOLATING LIBRARY POLICY (see comments)
_____ IN THE LIBRARY WITHOUT RESPONSIBLE PARENT/GUARDIAN COMPANY DESPITE BEING PREVIOUSLY RESTRICTED UNTIL ____________
__ verbal warning
__asked to leave for day / week / month / 3month / 6month / year
__law enforcement called
Because of the conduct listed, and/or other history of prohibited conduct at any Library location, the child is restricted from all Library branches until the date listed below. If the restricted child enters any Library branch without the responsible parent/guardian before the return date listed in the restriction letter, the child may be banned from the library and law enforcement may be called to take custody of the child and transport them to their responsible parent/guardian.
The responsible parent/guardian may file a written request to:
Director Clinton Public Library 306 8th Ave S. Clinton, IA 52732
to reconsider this restriction from all Library branches. A written request from the responsible parent/guardian shall set forth the reasons for reconsideration.
THE LENGTH OF THIS BAN FROM ALL LIBRARY BRANCHES SHALL REMAIN AS STATED IN THIS DOCUMENT UNLESS THE DIRECTOR ISSUES A WRITTEN DETERMINATION ALTERING THE TERMS OF THIS DOCUMENT.
RESTRICTED/BANNED FROM LIBRARY ON THIS DATE: ____________
RETURN DATE ____________
Staff initials: ___________
Restricted Use or Banning Letter for Adults
On ____________ at approximately ____________ you were observed at the Library.
At that time you were:
_____ IN THE LIBRARY DESPITE BEING PREVIOUSLY BANNED UNTIL ____________
Because of the conduct listed, and/or other history of prohibited conduct at any Library location, you are banned from all Library branches until the date listed below. If you enter any Library branch before the return date listed below, law enforcement will be called and you will be subject to being arrested for trespassing under Clinton City Ordinance.
You may file a written request to:
to reconsider this ban from all Library branches. Your written request shall set forth your reasons for reconsideration of the ban.
Policy Reviewed, Revised & Scheduled for review by the Clinton Public Library Board of Trustees
Adopted Revised Reviewed Date of next review
Oct 2017 April 2021 April 2023


United Nations: India ranked third among the countries that have faced the most natural disasters in the last half century, UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday pleading for unwavering international action on climate change.
In his first speech to the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly, he said, "It is high time to get off the path of suicidal emissions. We know enough today to act."
"I urge governments to implement the historic Paris Agreement with ever greater ambition," he said.
United States president Donald Trump has declared that his country is pulling out of the Paris agreement on combating climate change.
Pointedly, Guterres said, "The United States, followed by China, India, the Philippines and Indonesia, have experienced the most disasters since 1995 — more than 1,600, or once every five days."
Climate change was among the seven global threats that he listed needing immediate global action. International terrorism is taking a great toll on the world, he said and called for intensifying the global efforts against terrorism and radicalisation.
"Stronger international cooperation remains crucial," he said. "Together, we need to make full use of UN instruments, and expand our efforts to support survivors. Experience has also shown that harsh crackdowns and heavy-handed approaches are counterproductive," he added.
Foremost among the seven perils he listed is the nuclear threat emanating from North Korea.
"Global anxieties about nuclear weapons are at the highest level since the end of the Cold War," Guterres warned. "The fear is not abstract. Millions of people live under a shadow of dread cast by the provocative nuclear and missile tests of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea."
He appealed to the Security council to act unitedly to meet the threat and to all countries to comply with its resolution imposing sanctions.
"Only that unity can lead to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and — as the resolution recognises — create an opportunity for diplomatic engagement to resolve the crisis," he said while condemning Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests.
"The dark side of innovation" is another global peril, he said, adding "it has moved from the frontier to the front door."
"Cyber war is becoming less and less a hidden reality — and more and more able to disrupt relations among States and destroy some of the structures and systems of modern life," he said.
Genetic engineering has also raised ethical questions that have not been resolved, he said.
The humanitarian crisis from unresolved conflicts and violations of international law that is manifested in the flow of refugees is another peril the world faces, he said.
He mentioned the Rohingya crisis, and said, "The authorities in Myanmar must end the military operations, and allow unhindered humanitarian access. They must also address the grievances of the Rohingya."
The other threats are the growing inequality among nations and within nations, and human migration.
Emphasising the need for global unity to meet the great perils facing humanity, Guterres said, "We come from different corners of the world. Our cultures, religions, traditions vary widely — and wonderfully. At times, there are competing interests among us. At others, there is even open conflict."
"That is exactly why we need the United Nations. That is why multilateralism is more important than ever," he said.


posted: December 13, 2009 • England, Health, Human rights, Noise, Regulations, U.K.
Author: Den Brook Judicial Review Group | England, Health, Human rights, Noise, Regulations, U.K.
New Evidence Shows that Government Suppressed Expert Advice to Lower Wind Turbine Noise Limits Intended to Protect Residents.
New evidence released by the Dept. of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request shows that Government suppressed a recommendation by its own acoustics consultants to tighten current noise regulations on wind turbines in order to protect local residents from night time noise. This does little credit to the Department, and must be corrected immediately.
In 2006 the Government published a crucial report on wind turbine noise and its effects on nearby residents by Hayes McKenzie Partnership (HMP) . This study has been used to support the view that there is no reason to revise existing Government wind farm noise guidelines, nor that there are any health ramifications of turbine noise at neighbouring dwellings.
Mr Mike Hulme of the Den Brook Judicial Review Group, a group of local residents opposing a wind turbine development close to their houses in Devon, submitted an FOI request asking to see all draft versions of this study.
The Government, that is the DECC, refused the request, claiming that it was not in the public interest for these to be released.
Mr Hulme appealed against this decision, and the appeal was upheld by the Information Commissioner. Consequently the Government has been obliged to release earlier drafts of the HMP report.
in the event that the turbine noise has a discernible beating character, the limit should be further reduced to 33dB.
the Commissioner is conscious that climate change and the need to seek safe and viable alternatives to fossil fuels are major political issues. Therefore, the Commissioner believes that disclosure of this information could be used to feed into the debate with regard to what role wind farms should have in seeking to reduce the UK's carbon emissions and how that should be balanced with regard to the potential effect that wind farms could have on people's health.


Home Celebrity Mahira Khan's Unedited Photoshoot For Zara Shahjahan Will Make You Gasp!
Mahira Khan's Unedited Photoshoot For Zara Shahjahan Will Make You Gasp!
The epitome of beauty and grace, Mahira Khan, is always in the spotlight for all the right reasons. Recently bagging the fourth spot on 2018's Sexiest Asian Women list, the starlet is representing Pakistan globally in a very positive light. Along with her exceptional acting talents, her beauty is loved and admired all over. She does not photoshop or extra editing to make her look that flawless, and her latest photoshoot proves it.
The near-end of this year brought a remarkable collaboration by the hands of fashion powerhouse Zara Shahjahan, with Mahira Khan. Calling her a woman of substance, the brand chose her to represent their latest line of formal wear. The photoshoot demonstrated the star in majestic outfits, and her irresistible allure just added to the aesthetic.
What makes this photoshoot stand out is the fact the there was no photoshop or editing involved.
According to Zara Shahjahan's reps, Khan asked them not to photoshop the images. Therefore, the photos were posted in their original condition.
And the results were phenomenal!
Khan looks just as beautiful, if not more.
The fashion & beauty industry has always been forward in perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards for women, be it fairness of the complexion, or encouraging super skinny silhouettes. So, this initiative seems like a breath of fresh air.
People are loving the step, and are leaving heartfelt comments for the star and the brand.
Most feel that the beauty does not need any kind of editing.
However, some do feel the need to point out the obvious.
Photoshop or not, Khan surely does know how to stand out based on just her poise and grandeur. And we are loving it.
How do you feel about Mahira's unedited look? Let us know in the comments.
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In the past, I could add a website icon to the homescreen. It seems that since the "pin the web" feature, I can now only pin it, which obviously is only useful if the new "pin the web homescreen" has been selected.
I don't mind pinning the web or the new pin the web homescreen (I'm having some issues though), but I liked being able to add a web page to my main home screen, as if it was an app.
For example, the "dropbox app" in the marketplace is really just a website, and indeed the button doesn't say "install" but "open the website".
Is there a way to still add a website to the "main homescreen"?
the Default and Legacy homscreen) just like the old "Add to Homscreen"
of Add to Homscreen that the old system gave you?
Anyway, that's great, I can add the icon to the homescreen which is excellent. Maybe the "pin site" could be named "pin the site to homescreen" or something like that?
you call the main homescreen.
discover-ability, so we need to hear these things.
I don't know why, but I thought the difference was between pinning the current page, or the base domain (like pinning dropbox.com/m/browse for the page, or dropbox.com/ for the base domain). I now realize this doesn't make sense, and my reasoning was flawed.
FWIW your reasoning wasn't flawed, this is exactly what it's intended to do. You can either pin an individual page (which currently gets added as a card to the right pane on the homescreen which deep links to that URL) or you can pin a whole site (which currently gets added to the left pane, like an app, and opens the site at its start URL).
An issue we have is that not all websites specify a base URL (start URL) and because some hostnames are split into multiple websites we can't just assume that when you're on google.com/maps that the base URL is google.com/ for example. That means that when no start URL is provided we have to default to the current page URL, which is confusingly similar to pinning the current page.
This is an area we're still working on refining so feedback like this is very welcome!


The Milwaukee Bicycle Collective has limited space and limited hands to fix your bike, but we do offer a first-come, first-served DIY space. Our knowledgeable volunteers will help you fix your bike, but there is an additional charge if we do the work instead of you.
Most importantly, bring your bike in.
If you need work done on a wheel, tube, or tire, you only need to bring that part in. Otherwise it is important that we give the bike a full assessment before we provide you with parts and assistance. We often hear "I just need the brakes fixed" but we often see a completely different story.
…and decide what the best course of action is. Unless the bike is ultra-modern or severely damaged, we can help you fix the problem. In some cases a part may need to be replaced. Volunteers are on hand to assist, answer questions, and help dig through crates of parts to find what you need. We try to explain what needs to be done and assist you in making the repairs yourself. When the work is done, we will double check your bike to make sure everything looks good.
The suggested donation to use work stands and tools is $5-$10/hour after the first 30 minutes (donations optional, first 30 minutes are free). The cost of replacement parts varies, but generally speaking, most parts are $5-$10 each. New tires, tubes, cables, cable housing, etc. are available at very reasonable prices. We may also ask to hold on to an ID or a small deposit which will be returned upon final work space inspection. If you choose to volunteer in lieu of a donation, your time must be put in before we can grant access to the stand.
Most problems we see can be taken care of in an hour or two.
However, some fixes can't be made at our shop due to time, complexity, or specific tool requirements. If this is the case we can guide you to shops that can help you with your specific needs. If we deem a bicycle to be so broken that it is too dangerous to ride, we will not work on ANY part of it.
We accept cash, credit cards or volunteer hours for stand rental. We do not accept checks for stand and tool rental as we normally have to wait for checks to clear.
What problems can we help you fix?
What problems can't we help you fix?
We cannot help fix a bike with frame damage.
We can work on some disc brakes, but we don't have a lot of replacement parts.
No motor-powered bikes (electric or gas).


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New Book – 'The Black Book' Aims To Restore American Values To American Politics
by Pat Wyman | Mar 23, 2012 | Articles
This statesman believes it's time to restore American values to American politics.
Adlai E. Stevenson III hopes to restore American values to American politics in his book, The Black Book.
The book is named after a loose-leaf binder Adlai E. Stevenson I started as a means of collecting stories, sayings and aphorisms gathered throughout his life, beginning as a county prosecutor and rising to Vice-President of the United States under Grover Cleveland.
Jotted on a napkin, card – whatever was at hand – if worth keeping it went in the binder which became known as the black book. His son, Lewis Stevenson, Illinois Secretary of State contributed little to the black book.
His grandson, Adlai II, known to friends and family as 'The Guv,' expanded the black book during his years as an official in the Roosevelt and Truman Administrations, Governor of Illinois, Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. during the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations.
Adlai E. Stevenson III inherited the black book stuffed with the Guv's and Adlai I's bits of wit and wisdom and contributions from friends and supporters the world over as word of the black book spread.
The black book was continuously edited and organized as a ready source of jokes, anecdotes, clichés, wisdom and inspiration for speeches and now it aims to restore American values to American politics
He augmented it from his life as a Marine, Illinois Supreme Court law clerk, partner in a large law firm, State Representative, State Treasurer, U.S. Senator, two-time Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, farmer, international investment banker – and ever the hereditary global sojourner and public policy activist.
Probably no American family has been as actively involved in public office and politics for as long as the Stevensons, starting with Jesse Fell in the 1840's who was Abraham Lincoln's sponsor, and including Vice President Adlai Stevenson I, Governor Adlai II and U.S. Senator Adlai III.
The Black Book by Adlai III records American politics and history as these men knew it from on the ground and in the world.
The perspective is from no ivory tower. It is a record of lessons from the past on finance and economics, law and justice, the media, crime and justice, politics, speeches, religion, education, diplomacy and war – and more.
To restore American values to American politics and see the future, you must see the past – from the black book.
Rich in humor, The Black Book aims to help restore American values to American politics for generations largely cut off from a rich past and its lessons – lessons for today. It is a vast panorama of experience in politics and the world.
Great moments in recent history was not anticipated in The Black Book, including terrorism, unwinnable wars and unsustainable levels of debt. It ends in China with an Epilogue on the life cycles of nations and empires.
Stevenson observes that despite the metamorphosis of American politics, there are still many courageous and sensible men and women prepared to lay down their political lives for their country in an effort to restore American values to American politics.
He dedicates The Black Book to them with the hope they gain some "amusement, nourishment and strength from its bits of wisdom."
Adlai E. Stevenson III has lectured widely, authored numerous articles and is the recipient of many honors, including Japan's Order of the Sacred Treasure with Gold and Silver Star, and is an Honorary Professor of Renmin University in Beijing.
He is Chairman of the Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy which aims to bring practitioners from the world together to address systemic challenges to democratic systems.
He is a graduate of Harvard College and Law School, maintains an office in Chicago and home with his wife, Nancy, on a farm near Galena, Illinois. They have two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren.
For more information on The Black Book or Senator Stevenson, please visit: www.Adlai3.com.
Pat Wyman is the founder of HowToLearn.com and a best selling author.
She teaches at California State University, East Bay and is known as America's Most Trusted Learning Expert. She helps children and adults solve learning problems with her Amazing Grades Study Skills System and is an expert in learning styles.
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5 Safety Features That Can Give You A Discount On Your Auto Insurance
Thanks to high-tech car safety, many of todays cars offer systems that automatically apply the brakes if you're in danger of crashing to rear-view cameras that let you see obstructions behind your car.
However, most of the newest stuff is too new to get discounts on your car insurance policy. The safety features that usually qualify have been around for a while, like anti-lock brakes. And did you know you could save big on those simple features?
Most car insurance companies don't offer discounts until safety technology has proven over many years to reduce insurance claims. Here are the safety features most likely to qualify you for a car insurance discount.
Do you remember years ago being told to "pump the brakes" if the car was skidding because a locked-up wheel is less effective at bringing the car under control than a wheel that is rotating slowly?
Well, in the 1970's the development of anti-lock braking systems appeared on high end vehicles and now almost every car has them. As of the 2012 model year, the federal government requires automakers to include anti-lock brakes as part of the standard equipment on all passenger vehicles.
Discounts for anti-lock brakes will vary from insurer to insurer. States like Florida, New Jersey and New York require insurers to give a discount for anti-lock brakes.
Frontal air bags have been required in all new passenger vehicles since the 1999 model year. Side air bags also are included as standard equipment on almost all cars to meet federal side-protection requirements, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Some vehicles feature inflatable safety belts or rear-window curtain air bags to protect passengers in the back seat.
Geico offers up to 25% off for driver-side air bags and up to 40% off for full front-seat air bags. The discount applies to medical payments or personal injury protection coverage. Esurance offers a discount of 2% to 33% on medical payments coverage or personal injury protection, depending on the state and the number of safety features.
These comes on automatically when the car starts. They help prevent daytime head-on and front-corner collisions. Automakers began offering daytime running lights in 1995, and now they're a standard feature on many vehicles. Some insurers will offer a small discount for this.
Electronic stability control systems help prevent vehicles from skidding out of control and rolling over when drivers have to steer hard or turn on slippery roads. The technology uses sensors and a computer to monitor how well the vehicle responds to steering and then automatically applies the brakes to keep the car under control. The systems have been required on all cars, SUVs, pickups and minivans since the 2012 model year.
Insurers that offer a discount for electronic stability control typically apply it to collision coverage.
Automatic seat belts
Motorized seat belts, which were often paired with manual lap belts, fastened automatically when the car was started or the door closed. Many automakers installed them to meet a federal requirement for vehicles to have automatic restraints, either motorized seat belts or air bags, from the 1990 model year onward. Air bags eventually replaced motorized seat belts, but many insurers still give the same discount for automatic seat belts as they give for air bags. Your car likely does not have automatic seat belts if it's a 1998 model year or later.
By Jennifer Bernard – April 21, 2020
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