text:
var tbl_item_schedule;
var tbl_collection_report;

var oSchedTable={
            "body"          :       "#tbl_item_schedule > tbody",
            "icon"          :       "td:eq(0)",
            "due_date"      :       "td:eq(1)",
            "due_amount"    :       "td:eq(2)",
            "receipt_no"    :       "td:eq(3)",
            "txn_date"      :       "td:eq(4)",
            "pay_amount"    :       "td:eq(5)",
            "action"        :       "td:eq(6)"

};

var tbl_payment_list;

var oPaymentList={
    "body"          :       "#tbl_payment_list > tbody",
    "status"          :       "td:eq(0)",
    "date_paid"      :       "td:eq(1)",
    "receipt_no"    :       "td:eq(2)",
    "account_no"    :       "td:eq(3)",
    "consumer"      :       "td:eq(4)",
    "description"    :       "td:eq(5)",
    "amount_paid"      :       "td:eq(6)"

};

$(document).ready(function(){

    /**
     * list of payments/History
     */
    var dtPaymentList=(function(){

            var initializePaymentListDatatable=(function(){
                tbl_payment_list=$('#tbl_payment_list').DataTable({
                    "bLengthChange": false,
                    "order": [[0, "asc"]],
                    "dom": '<"toolbar">frtip',
                    "oLanguage": {
                        "sSearch": "Search: ",
                        "sProcessing": "Please wait..."
                    },

                    "columnDefs": [
                        //column 1
                        {

                            'targets':[0]
                            ,
                            'render': function(data, type, full, meta){
                                if(data==1){

                                    return "";

                                }else{

                                    return "";
                                }
                            }

                        }
                    ]

                    ,
                    "rowCallback":function( row, data, index ){
                        $(oPaymentList.amount_paid,row).attr({
                            "align":"right"
                        });
                    }

                });

            })();

        var bindEventHandlers=(function(){
            /**
             *
             *	fires when edit invoice button on selected row is clicked
             *
             */

            $('#tbl_payment_list tbody').on('click','a[href="#"]',function(){
                var row=$(this).closest('tr');
                var stat = row.find('i');
                var receipt_no = row.find('td').eq(2).text();
                if(stat.hasClass('fa-check')) {
                    cancelEntry.showCancelModal();
                    $('#btn_yes').click(function(){
                        $.ajax({
                            "dataType":"JSON",
                            "type":"POST",
                            "url":"RecordPaymentController/ActionCancelReceipt",
                            "data": {receipt_no:receipt_no}
                        })
                        .success(function(response){ //if request is successful
                            if(response.stat=='success'){
                                stat.removeClass('fa-check');
                                stat.addClass('fa-remove')
                                stat.attr('style',"color:red");
                            };

                        })
                            .error(function(xhr,stat,error){ //if error occurs
                                alert(xhr.responseText);
                                console.log(xhr);
                            });

                    });

                }
            });

        })();

        var showPaymentList=(function(){
                $('#tbl_payment_list tbody').html('

');

                $.getJSON('RecordPaymentController/ActionShowPaymentList', function(response){
                    //console.log(response);
                    tbl_payment_list.clear().draw();
                    $.each(response,function(index,value){

                        tbl_payment_list.row.add([
                            value.is_active,
                            value.date_paid,
                            value.receipt_no,
                            value.account_no,
                            value.consumer_name,
                            value.item_description,
                            value.payment_amount
                        ]).draw();

                    });

                });
            })();

            var createToolBarButton=(function(){
                var _btnNew='<button class="btn btn-white btn-sm"  id="btn-new" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" title="Record Payment" > Record Payment</button>';
                $("div.toolbar").html(_btnNew);
            })();

    })();

    /**
     * payment entry modal
     */
    var modalPaymentEntry=(function(){

        var showModal=function(){
            $('#payment_modal').modal('show');
        };

        return {
            showModal       :       showModal
        };

    })();

    var cancelEntry=(function(){
        var showCancelModal=function(){
            $('#confirm-modal').modal('show');
        };

        return {
            showCancelModal       :       showCancelModal
        };

    })();

    /**
     * item schedule list on modal
     */
    var dtItemScheduleList=(function(){

        var iconInvalid="";

        var bindEventHandlers=(function(){

            /**
             * fires when Editable cell has key being pressed
             */
            $(oSchedTable.body).on(
                'keypress',
                'td',
                function(event) {

                    //payment amount
                    if($(this).index()==getCellIndex(oSchedTable.pay_amount)){
                        if(event.keyCode==13){ //if enter is pressed
                            //make sure unformatted number is updated to cached data
                            updateCachedData(tbl_item_schedule,this); //update cached data of payment cell

                                $(this).html(
                                    accounting.formatNumber($(this).text(),2)
                                ).blur();

                        }else{
                            return isNumber(event,this);
                        }
                    }

                    //txn date
                    if($(this).index()==getCellIndex(oSchedTable.txn_date)){
                        if(event.keyCode==13){ //if enter is pressed
                            //make sure unformatted number is updated to cached data
                            updateCachedData(tbl_item_schedule,this); //update cached data of payment cell
                            $(this).blur();
                        }else{
                            return isDateFormat(event,this);
                        }
                    }

                    //receipt
                    if($(this).index()==getCellIndex(oSchedTable.receipt_no)){
                        if(event.keyCode==13){ //if enter is pressed
                            //make sure unformatted number is updated to cached data
                            updateCachedData(tbl_item_schedule,this); //update cached data of payment cell
                            $(this).blur();
                            return false;
                        }else{
                            return true;
                        }
                    }

                }
            );

            $(oSchedTable.body).on(
                'blur',
                'td',
                function(event) {
                    var row=$(this).closest("tr");
                    updateCachedData(tbl_item_schedule,this);

                    //if one of the cell is not empty
                    if($(oSchedTable.receipt_no,row).text()!=""||$(oSchedTable.txn_date,row).text()!=""||parseFloat($(oSchedTable.pay_amount,row).text())>0){
                        $([oSchedTable.receipt_no,oSchedTable.txn_date,oSchedTable.pay_amount].join(),row).each(function(){

                                if($(this).text()==""){ //if current cell is empty show invalid icon
                                    $(this).html(iconInvalid);

                                }else{ //if current cell is not empty

                                    if($(this).index()==getCellIndex(oSchedTable.pay_amount)) {
                                        var dueAmount = parseFloat(accounting.unformat($(oSchedTable.due_amount, row).text()));
                                        var payAmount = parseFloat(accounting.unformat($(this).text()));

                                        if (dueAmount < payAmount) {
                                            $(this).html(
                                                iconInvalid +
                                                accounting.formatNumber(payAmount, 2)
                                            );
                                        } else {
                                            $(this).html(
                                                accounting.formatNumber(payAmount, 2)
                                            );
                                        }
                                    }else if($(this).index()==getCellIndex(oSchedTable.txn_date)){
                                            if(isValidDateFormat($(this).text())){
                                                $(this).html(
                                                    $(this).text()
                                                );
                                            }else{
                                                $(this).html(
                                                    iconInvalid +
                                                    $(this).text()
                                                );
                                            }
                                    }else{
                                        if($(this).find("i").length>0){ //if icon is already shown, remove it because cell is not empty
                                            $(this).html($(this).text());
                                        }else{

                                        }
                                    }

                                }
                        });

                    }else{ //this means all cells are empty, but the user had done changes on editable cells
                        //so make sure editables is empty and no icon is shown
                        $([oSchedTable.receipt_no,oSchedTable.txn_date,oSchedTable.pay_amount].join(),row).each(function(){
                            $(this).html("");
                        });
                    }

                    //
                    //
                    // updateCachedData(tbl_item_schedule,this);

                }
            );

        })();

        var initializeItemScheduleList=(function(){
            tbl_item_schedule=$('#tbl_item_schedule').DataTable({
                "bPaginate":false,
                "bLengthChange": false,

                "dom": '<"toolbar">frtip',
                "oLanguage": {
                    "sSearch": "Search: ",
                    "sProcessing": "Please wait..."
                },
                "rowCallback":function( row, data, index ){

                    $([oSchedTable.due_amount,oSchedTable.pay_amount].join(),row).attr({
                        "align":"right"
                    });

                    $([oSchedTable.receipt_no,oSchedTable.pay_amount,oSchedTable.txn_date].join(),row).attr(
                        {"contenteditable": "true"}
                    );

                    $(oSchedTable.action,row)
                        .html('<button class="btn btn-success">Enter Exact</button> <button class="btn btn-warning">Clear</button>')
                        .attr({
                            "align":"center"
                        });

                }
            });

        })();

    })();

    /**
     * collection report datatable
     */
    var dtCollectionReportList=(function(){

        var initializeCollectionDatatable=(function(){
            tbl_collection_report=$('#tbl_collection_report').DataTable({
                "bFilter":false,
                "bPaginate": false,
                "bLengthChange": false,
                "dom": '<"print_collection">frtip',
                "oLanguage": {
                    "sSearch": "Search: ",
                    "sProcessing": "Please wait..."
                },
                "rowCallback":function( row, data, index ){
                    $("td:eq(6)",row).attr({
                        "align":"right"
                    });
                }
            });
        })();

        var createToolBarButton=(function(){
            var _btnPrint='<button class="btn btn-white btn-sm"  id="btn_print_collection" data-toggle="tooltip" data-placement="left" title="Print Collection" > Print Collection Report</button>';
            $("div.print_collection").html(_btnPrint);
        })();

    })();

    $(document).on('click','#btn_print_collection',function(){

        var _start=$('#dt_start_date').val();
        var _end=$('#dt_end_date').val();
        var _param=$('#txt_search').val();

        $(this).closest("a").attr("href","RecordPaymentController/ActionPreviewCollectionReport?start="+_start+"&end="+_end+"&param="+_param);
    });

    $('#cbo_consumer').change(function(){
        $('#tbl_item_schedule tbody').html('

');

        var consumer_id=$(this).val();

        $.getJSON('RecordPaymentController/ActionShowScheduleBalances',{id:consumer_id}, function(response){

            //console.log(response);
            tbl_item_schedule.clear().draw();

            $.each(response,function(index,data){
               //alert(data.item_id)
                tbl_item_schedule.row.add([

                    data.item_id,
                    data.sched_payment_date,
                    accounting.formatNumber(data.Remaining,2),

                    "",
                    "",
                    "",
                    ""
                ]).draw();
            });

        });
    });

    $('#btn-new').click(function(){
        modalPaymentEntry.showModal();
    });

    $('#btn_save_record').click(function(){
        savePayment().success(function(response){

            var resultset=response.rows;

            PNotify.removeAll(); //remove all notifications
            new PNotify({
                title: 'Success!',
                text:  response.msg,
                type:  response.stat
            }); //create new notification base on server response

            $("#cbo_consumer").selectpicker('deselectAll')
                .val('')
                .selectpicker('refresh'); //refresh and render changes
            tbl_item_schedule.clear().draw();

            $.each(resultset,function(index,value){

                tbl_payment_list.row.add([
                    value.is_active,
                    value.date_paid,
                    value.receipt_no,
                    value.account_no,
                    value.consumer_name,
                    value.item_description,
                    value.payment_amount
                ]).draw();

            });

        });
    });

    $('#payment_modal').on('hidden.bs.modal', function() {
        $("#cbo_consumer").selectpicker('deselectAll')
            .val('')
            .selectpicker('refresh'); //refresh and render changes
        tbl_item_schedule.clear().draw();
    });

    $('#dt_end_date,#dt_start_date').daterangepicker({
        singleDatePicker: true,
        calender_style: "picker_4"
    }, function (start, end, label) {
        console.log(start.toISOString(), end.toISOString(), label);
    });

    /**
     * User defined Functions
      * @param evt
     * @param element
     * @returns {boolean}
     */

    //function that returns true if element character is valid(number and 1 decimal point)
    var isNumber=function (evt, element) {
        var charCode = (evt.which) ? evt.which : evt.keyCode;
        if(
            /*(charCode != 45 || $(element).text().indexOf('-') != -1) &&      */
        (charCode != 46 || $(element).text().indexOf('.') != -1) &&      // "." check DOT, and only one
        (charCode < 48 || charCode > 57)) {
            return false;
        } else {
            return true;
        }
    };

    var isDateFormat=function (evt, element) {
        var charCode = (evt.which) ? evt.which : evt.keyCode;
        if(
            /*(charCode != 45 || $(element).text().indexOf('-') != -1) &&      */
        (charCode != 46 || $(element).text().indexOf('.') != -1) &&      // "." check DOT, and only one
        (charCode < 48 || charCode > 57) && (charCode!=47)) { //check if "/" is pressed
            return false;
        } else {
            return true;
        }
    };

    var updateCachedData=function(dtInstance,cell){
        dtInstance
            .cell(  $(cell) )
            .data(  $(cell).text()  );
    };

    var getCellIndex=function(cell){
        return $( cell ).index();
    };

    var isValidDateFormat=function(dateSerial){
        return true;// this is temporary
    };

    var savePayment=function(){
        var serialData=[];

        tbl_item_schedule.rows().eq(0).each(function(index){
            var row = tbl_item_schedule.row(index);
            var data = row.data();

            if(parseFloat(data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.pay_amount)])>0){
                serialData.push(
                    {"name"  :  "itemid[]"   ,"value"   :   data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.icon)]   },
                    {"name"  :  "description[]"   ,"value"   :   data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.due_date)]   },
                    {"name"  :  "payamount[]"   ,"value"   :   parseFloat(data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.pay_amount)])   },
                    {"name"  :  "txndate[]"   ,"value"      :      data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.txn_date)]   },
                    {"name"  :  "receiptno[]"   ,"value"   :      parseFloat(data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.receipt_no)])   },
                    {"name"  :  "dueamount[]"   ,"value"   :      parseFloat(data[getCellIndex(oSchedTable.due_amount)])   }
                );
            }

        });

        serialData.push({
            "name"  : "accountid",
            "value" :  $("#cbo_consumer").val()
        });

        return $.ajax({
            "dataType":"json",
            "type":"POST",
            "url":"RecordPaymentController/ActionSaveNewPayment",
            "data":serialData
        });

    };

    var showCollectionReportList=(function(){
        $('#tbl_collection_report tbody').html('

');

        var startDate=$('#dt_start_date').val();
        var endDate=$('#dt_end_date').val();
        var param=$('#txt_search').val();

        $.getJSON('RecordPaymentController/ActionShowCollectionList',{start:startDate,end:endDate,param:param}, function(response){
            //console.log(response);
            tbl_collection_report.clear().draw();

            $.each(response,function(index,value){
                tbl_collection_report.row.add([
                    value.date_paid,
                    value.receipt_no,
                    value.account_no,
                    value.consumer_name,
                    value.description,
                    value.is_active,
                    accounting.formatNumber(value.amount_paid,2)
                ]).draw();

            });

        });
    });

    showCollectionReportList();

    $('#btn_apply_filter').click(function(){
        showCollectionReportList();
    });

});

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Amazonian recognized for innovating for veterans
An interview with Tim Bomke, manager of Amazon's military hiring program
By Day One Staff
The impact of a traumatic injury almost 12 years ago motivates Tim Bomke, manager of Amazon's military hiring program, today.
In June of 2005, Bomke was a 29-year-old Army officer leading soldiers on a route-clearing mission in the Iraqi desert south of Kirkuk when two bombs exploded, lifting their Humvees off the ground. All survived, but a fellow soldier lost both legs in the attack, and Bomke suffered a traumatic brain injury along with broken bones and shrapnel throughout his legs.
To make a difference in my own community – my brothers and sisters who have been severely wounded while serving – is truly a calling.
Tim Bomke
After surgery and therapy, Bomke was transferred to Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state for recovery. A year later, one of his legs was amputated. Looking back, he says that procedure brought an end to his daily pain and enabled him to begin rebuilding his life. Since retiring from the Army in 2008, the Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient has helped create programs that support veterans transitioning to new careers – especially in the technology sector.
His contributions have caught the attention of We Are The Mighty – a military media organization run by veterans, military spouses and civilians. Every year they recognize 25 veterans whose accomplishments suggest they are poised for major impact in the coming year. Bomke has been named one of the "Mighty 25" for 2017.
Bomke joined Amazon in the fall of 2016 to support the company's Joining Forces pledge to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years, and Amazon's commitment to training 10,000 veterans and military spouses in cloud computing through AWS Educate.
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text:
Creator Name: Lao Tzu
Dates: 500 b.c. - 400 b.c.
Language: Ancient Chinese
Lao Tzu ( or ), also rendered as Laozi (UK: ; US: ; Chinese: , Mandarin:[lu.ts]; commonly translated as "Old Master") and Lao-Tze (), was an ancient Chinese philosopher and writer. He is the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, the founder of philosophical Taoism, and a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions.
A semi-legendary figure, Lao Tzu was usually portrayed as a 6th-centuryBC contemporary of Confucius, but some modern historians consider him to have lived during the Warring States period of the 4thcenturyBC. A central figure in Chinese culture, Laozi is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people of the Li surname as a founder of their lineage. Laozi's work has been embraced by both various anti-authoritarian movements and Chinese Legalism.
Lao Tzu itself is a Chinese honorific title: (Old*ru , "old, venerable") and (Old*ts, "master"). In traditional accounts, Laozi's actual personal name is usually given as LiEr (, Old*rn, Mod.Lr) and his courtesy name as Boyang (trad., simp., Old*Prak-lang, Mod.Byng). A prominent posthumous name was LiDan (, LDn). Sima Qian in his biography mentions his name as L r, and his literary name as L Dn, which became the deferential Lo Dn (, LoDn). The name Lo Dn also appears interchangeably with Lo Zi in early Daoist texts such as the Zhuangzi, and may also be the name by which Lao Tzu was addressed by Confucius when they possibly met. According to the Companion Encyclopedia of Asian Philosophy, "the 'founder' of philosophical Daoism is the quasi-legendary Laodan, more commonly known as Laozi (Old Master)".
The honorific title Lao Tzu has been romanized numerous ways, sometimes leading to confusion. The most common present form is still Lao Tzu, which is based on the formerly prevalent WadeGiles system. In the 19th century, the title was usually romanized as Lao-tse. Other forms include the variants Lao-tze, Lao-tsu and Laozi/Lao Zi.
As a religious figure, he is worshipped under the name "Supreme Old Lord" (, Tishng Lojn) and as one of the "Three Pure Ones". During the Tang dynasty, he was granted the title "Supremely Mysterious and Primordial Emperor" (, Tishng Xunyun Hungd).
Historical views
In the mid-twentieth century, a consensus emerged among scholars that the historicity of the person known as Laozi is doubtful and that the Tao Te Ching was "a compilation of Taoist sayings by many hands". The earliest certain reference to the present figure of Laozi is found in the 1stcenturyBC Records of the Grand Historian collected by the historian Sima Qian from earlier accounts. In one account, Laozi was said to be a contemporary of Confucius during the 6th or 5thcenturyBC. His surname was Li and his personal name was Er or Dan. He was an official in the imperial archives and wrote a book in two parts before departing to the west. In another, Laozi was a different contemporary of Confucius titled Lao Laizi () and wrote a book in 15 parts. In a third, he was the court astrologer Lao Dan who lived during the 4th centuryBC reign of Duke Xian of the Qin Dynasty. The oldest text of the Tao Te Ching so far recovered was part of the Guodian Chu Slips. It was written on bamboo slips, and dates to the late 4thcenturyBC.
According to traditional accounts, Laozi was a scholar who worked as the Keeper of the Archives for the royal court of Zhou. This reportedly allowed him broad access to the works of the Yellow Emperor and other classics of the time. The stories assert that Laozi never opened a formal school but nonetheless attracted a large number of students and loyal disciples. There are many variations of a story retelling his encounter with Confucius, most famously in the Zhuangzi.
He was sometimes held to have come from the village of Chu Jen in Chu. In accounts where Laozi married, he was said to have had a son named Zong who became a celebrated soldier.
The story tells of Zong the Warrior who defeats an enemy and triumphs, and then abandons the corpses of the enemy soldiers to be eaten by vultures. By coincidence Laozi, traveling and teaching the way of the Tao, comes on the scene and is revealed to be the father of Zong, from whom he was separated in childhood. Laozi tells his son that it is better to treat respectfully a beaten enemy, and that the disrespect to their dead would cause his foes to seek revenge. Convinced, Zong orders his soldiers to bury the enemy dead. Funeral mourning is held for the dead of both parties and a lasting peace is made.
Many clans of the Li family trace their descent to Laozi, including the emperors of the Tang dynasty. This family was known as the Longxi Li lineage (). According to the Simpkinses, while many (if not all) of these lineages are questionable, they provide a testament to Laozi's impact on Chinese culture.
The third story in Sima Qian states that Laozi grew weary of the moral decay of life in Chengzhou and noted the kingdom's decline. He ventured west to live as a hermit in the unsettled frontier at the age of 80. At the western gate of the city (or kingdom), he was recognized by the guard Yinxi. The sentry asked the old master to record his wisdom for the good of the country before he would be permitted to pass. The text Laozi wrote was said to be the Tao Te Ching, although the present version of the text includes additions from later periods. In some versions of the tale, the sentry was so touched by the work that he became a disciple and left with Laozi, never to be seen again. In others, the "Old Master" journeyed all the way to India and was the teacher of Siddartha Gautama, the Buddha. Others say he was the Buddha himself.
A seventh-century work, the Sandong Zhunang ("Pearly Bag of the Three Caverns"), embellished the relationship between Laozi and Yinxi. Laozi pretended to be a farmer when reaching the western gate, but was recognized by Yinxi, who asked to be taught by the great master. Laozi was not satisfied by simply being noticed by the guard and demanded an explanation. Yinxi expressed his deep desire to find the Tao and explained that his long study of astrology allowed him to recognize Laozi's approach. Yinxi was accepted by Laozi as a disciple. This is considered an exemplary interaction between Taoist master and disciple, reflecting the testing a seeker must undergo before being accepted. A would-be adherent is expected to prove his determination and talent, clearly expressing his wishes and showing that he had made progress on his own towards realizing the Tao.
The Pearly Bag of the Three Caverns continues the parallel of an adherent's quest. Yinxi received his ordination when Laozi transmitted the Tao Te Ching, along with other texts and precepts, just as Taoist adherents receive a number of methods, teachings and scriptures at ordination. This is only an initial ordination and Yinxi still needed an additional period to perfect his virtue, thus Laozi gave him three years to perfect his Tao. Yinxi gave himself over to a full-time devotional life. After the appointed time, Yinxi again demonstrates determination and perfect trust, sending out a black sheep to market as the agreed sign. He eventually meets again with Laozi, who announces that Yinxi's immortal name is listed in the heavens and calls down a heavenly procession to clothe Yinxi in the garb of immortals. The story continues that Laozi bestowed a number of titles upon Yinxi and took him on a journey throughout the universe, even into the nine heavens. After this fantastic journey, the two sages set out to western lands of the barbarians. The training period, reuniting and travels represent the attainment of the highest religious rank in medieval Taoism called "Preceptor of the Three Caverns". In this legend, Laozi is the perfect Taoist master and Yinxi is the ideal Taoist student. Laozi is presented as the Tao personified, giving his teaching to humanity for their salvation. Yinxi follows the formal sequence of preparation, testing, training and attainment.
The story of Laozi has taken on strong religious overtones since the Han dynasty. As Taoism took root, Laozi was worshipped as a god. Belief in the revelation of the Tao from the divine Laozi resulted in the formation of the Way of the Celestial Masters, the first organized religious Taoist sect. In later mature Taoist tradition, Laozi came to be seen as a personification of the Tao. He is said to have undergone numerous "transformations" and taken on various guises in various incarnations throughout history to initiate the faithful in the Way. Religious Taoism often holds that the "Old Master" did not disappear after writing the Tao Te Ching but rather spent his life traveling and revealing the Tao.
Taoist myths state that Laozi was conceived when his mother gazed upon a falling star. He supposedly remained in her womb for 62 years before being born while his mother was leaning against a plum tree. (The Chinese surname Li shares its character with "plum".) Laozi was said to have emerged as a grown man with a full grey beard and long earlobes, both symbols of wisdom and long life. Other myths state that he was reborn 13 times after his first life during the days of Fuxi. In his last incarnation as Laozi, he lived nine hundred and ninety years and spent his life traveling to reveal the Tao.
Laozi is traditionally regarded as the author of the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing), though the identity of its author(s) or compiler(s) has been debated throughout history. It is one of the most significant treatises in Chinese cosmogony. As with most other ancient Chinese philosophers, Laozi often explains his ideas by way of paradox, analogy, appropriation of ancient sayings, repetition, symmetry, rhyme, and rhythm. In fact, the whole book can be read as an analogy the ruler is the awareness, or self, in meditation and the myriad creatures or empire is the experience of the body, senses and desires.
The Tao Te Ching, often called simply Laozi after its reputed author, describes the Dao (or Tao) as the source and ideal of all existence: it is unseen, but not transcendent, immensely powerful yet supremely humble, being the root of all things. People have desires and free will (and thus are able to alter their own nature). Many act "unnaturally", upsetting the natural balance of the Tao. The Tao Te Ching intends to lead students to a "return" to their natural state, in harmony with Tao. Language and conventional wisdom are critically assessed. Taoism views them as inherently biased and artificial, widely using paradoxes to sharpen the point.
Livia Kohn provides an example of how Laozi encouraged a change in approach, or return to "nature", rather than action. Technology may bring about a false sense of progress. The answer provided by Laozi is not the rejection of technology, but instead seeking the calm state of wu wei, free from desires. This relates to many statements by Laozi encouraging rulers to keep their people in "ignorance", or "simple-minded". Some scholars insist this explanation ignores the religious context, and others question it as an apologetic of the philosophical coherence of the text. It would not be unusual political advice if Laozi literally intended to tell rulers to keep their people ignorant. However, some terms in the text, such as "valley spirit" (gushen) and "soul" (po), bear a metaphysical context and cannot be easily reconciled with a purely ethical reading of the work.
Wu wei (), literally "non-action" or "not acting", is a central concept of the Tao Te Ching. The concept of wu wei is multifaceted, and reflected in the words' multiple meanings, even in English translation; it can mean "not doing anything", "not forcing", "not acting" in the theatrical sense, "creating nothingness", "acting spontaneously", and "flowing with the moment".
It is a concept used to explain ziran (), or harmony with the Tao. It includes the concepts that value distinctions are ideological and seeing ambition of all sorts as originating from the same source. Laozi used the term broadly with simplicity and humility as key virtues, often in contrast to selfish action. On a political level, it means avoiding such circumstances as war, harsh laws and heavy taxes. Some Taoists see a connection between wu wei and esoteric practices, such as zuowang "sitting in oblivion" (emptying the mind of bodily awareness and thought) found in the Zhuangzi.
Laozi is traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism, intimately connected with the Tao Te Ching and "primordial" (or "original") Taoism. Popular ("religious") Taoism typically presents the Jade Emperor as the official head deity. Intellectual ("elite") Taoists, such as the Celestial Masters sect, usually present Laozi (Laojun, "Lord Lao") and the Three Pure Ones at the top of the pantheon of deities.
Potential officials throughout Chinese history drew on the authority of non-Confucian sages, especially Laozi and Zhuangzi, to deny serving any ruler at any time. Zhuangzi, Laozi's most famous follower in traditional accounts, had a great deal of influence on Chinese literati and culture. Lao Tsu influenced millions of Chinese people by his psychological understanding. He persuaded people by his inaction and non-speaking.
Political theorists influenced by Laozi have advocated humility in leadership and a restrained approach to statecraft, either for ethical and pacifist reasons, or for tactical ends. In a different context, various anti-authoritarian movements have embraced the Laozi teachings on the power of the weak.
Laozi was a proponent of limited government. Left-libertarians in particular have been influenced by Laozi in his 1937 book Nationalism and Culture, the anarcho-syndicalist writer and activist Rudolf Rocker praised Laozi's "gentle wisdom" and understanding of the opposition between political power and the cultural activities of the people and community. In his 1910 article for the Encyclopdia Britannica, Peter Kropotkin also noted that Laozi was among the earliest proponents of essentially anarchist concepts. More recently, anarchists such as John P. Clark and Ursula K. Le Guin have written about the conjunction between anarchism and Taoism in various ways, highlighting the teachings of Laozi in particular. In her rendition of the Tao Te Ching, Le Guin writes that Laozi "does not see political power as magic. He sees rightful power as earned and wrongful power as usurped... He sees sacrifice of self or others as a corruption of power, and power as available to anyone who follows the Way. No wonder anarchists and Taoists make good friends."
The right-libertarian economist Murray Rothbard suggested that Laozi was the first libertarian, likening Laozi's ideas on government to Friedrich Hayek's theory of spontaneous order. James A. Dorn agreed, writing that Laozi, like many 18th-century liberals, "argued that minimizing the role of government and letting individuals develop spontaneously would best achieve social and economic harmony." Similarly, the Cato Institute's David Boaz includes passages from the Tao Te Ching' in his 1997 book The Libertarian Reader. Philosopher Roderick Long, however, argues that libertarian themes in Taoist thought are actually borrowed from earlier Confucian writers.
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Reading the history of California and the gold rush, one continually encounters historic discrepancies and contradictions, especially about the character and ability of Peter Lassen, a prominent California pioneer for whom the Lassen Trail, Lassen Peak, and Lassen Volcanic National Park were named. While prominent pioneers and military officers sought his company, advice, and guidance, others, including some disillusioned, trail-worn Argonauts and even some historians, denounced him and his achievements. Working as a Park Ranger at Lassen National Park, Ken Johnston's curiosity was piqued and continued through twenty years of research that has led to this fascinating account of the life and legacy of Peter Lassen.


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One of my folks has been seeing an INSANE number of owls–some very in-your-face appearances, no less. Nothing subtle about it.
I personally associate owls with the High Priestess–keepers of hidden knowledge and deep insight. Wisdom, especially. When I play online Dungeons and Dragons with my husband, the wisdom spell makes an owl sound. Owls can see through the darkness, and turn their heads around. They're often quiet, and high up. They observe from an advantageous perspective.
Wasn't too long ago that my mom sent me this video of an Eagle Owl in slow motion. Noticeable since mom usually doesn't send these kinds of things to me. It's remarkable imagery!
Do you see owls? What do they mean to you?
WOW! What a cool video!! I LOVE owls – we have barred, Great Horned and screech owls around here. I love the little screech, and their soft whinnies.
The big thing for me is…they SEE in the dark. I call on Owl medicine when I'm going into dark places in journeys. Big stuff, they are!
Thanks for the great video, Dixie!
I feel owls are a very powerful presence. They were in my life for a period of time. One even flew into the passenger side window of my car. I stopped to check on it. It was stunned enough that I thought it was dead. I actually got to touch it's feathers before it came too..stumbled a bit and flew off. Amazing creatures. And yeah, butterflies follow me around. I feel ya there. I had a pretty meaningful encounter with a fawn over the summer as well as with mocking birds and hawks. it was interesting. Also, I frequently encounter turtles and preying mantis. LOL..I pay a lot of attention to these things..can ya tell?
Josi, an owl did the same thing to me! It was dark and I heard this thump on the right side of my car so I backed up and on the side of the road was an owl. It was sitting upright just looking at me when I walked up to it. I covered it completely & brought it home/dixiblog/domains/afoolsjourney.com/public_html & sat it in a laundry basket w/ another on top to keep it enclosed, then after 5 minutes or so it started hopping around so I lifted the top & it took off – THANKFULLY!! I was very grateful it flew away but it still bothered me that for the 2nd time in 4 days an owl was flying at or into my car-YIKES!
It was an Eastern Screech Owl & didn't make one sound the whole time. My daughter thinks it was because the owl was in awe of me as I am probably the Screech Owl's Queen – smart alec kids.
I still don't have a full handle on it's message but it's not so scary anymore. Thanks for posting this Dixie!
WOW! How crazy is that? I don't know about you but it was really neat to get to see one that close up (while it was stunned that is). I don't know what kind the one that hit my car was but it was HUGE.
I LOVE Fireflys – they're so majical!! Even though we know it's not really a fairy (or is it) it's still a flying insect with a very majical gift.
The owl was adorable at it looks RIGHT AT YOU, it's a strange sight I must say but they are absolutely beautiful. I'm just glad it was ok, same with your owl. I do get lots of messages from the universe; birds & numbers mostly. LOTS of repeating numbers & right now I'm seeing 11 & 75 EVERYWHERE! I bought a book this weekend on Animal Sprits & it flipped it open, it was page 175 & it was about OWLS! I just looked up to the sky and said "REALLY!" and started reading.
The last time I heard one outside, was maybe five/six years ago. I've seen other large birds out there, though – they have a nest in a tree in our garden (very high up), and I've seen them slowly circling in the sky, and briefly landing in other trees.
I have noticed more owls just around – in pictures, and as you've presented this one here. We visited an owl conservancy, before we left England, and met a little guy named Oliver. Before that, when we lived just down the road from Heathrow Airport, we found that the father of a friend, who lived across the road, worked with and rehabilitated exotic birds. He once brought a small owl to visit our class, but told us we were only allowed one stroke each, otherwise we could mess something up in the feathers (I think it was the natural oils).
Funny I didn't see this post until today, and it was a few nights ago that I had an owl encounter. Powerful is the word and energy I associate with such encounters. For me, they are rare and special and do seem to occur at intense and particularly "magical" moments and times. They serve as good reminders for me to tune in and pay attention to the non-ordinary-reality part of myself. I welcome their presence and visits.
Yeah… and they only let you see them when they want to, it seems! They are so quiet when they fly, and blend into the tree trunks and all. Clever creatures!
Oh, and I get dragonflies, hawks, felines, lizards/chameleons and frogs, and butterflies as my personal "heads-up"…and odd breezes as well.
Really enjoyed your post, because I have notable encounters too with animals and insects.
I was standing on my balcony and felt watched; there was an large owl sitting on a tree branch about 3 feet in front of me. Turned his around to look at me with those huge eyes. The message felt like, don't be afraid to SEE.
Recently, I was at a Thanksgiving Day Parade and a float went by featuring an Owl, Bald Eagle, and others. I just Saw those two. The Eagle was flapping his wings wanting to be free and had something red around his talons. Later, it looked like this same Eagle was soaring in the sky, as I could see red around the feet – perhaps trained to return? Then on the way back, a truck passed with 3 Eagle decals emblazoned on the side, and days later I passed by a street sign called Eagle Pass. Pretty cool!!
I love woo-woo stuff like that! I use something Dixie mentioned once… something like… three times, pay attention. I don't always know intellectually what to make of some things, but I sure DO pay attention.


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8 Minneapolis-Inspired Field Trip Ideas
Let's face it, this school year is anything but normal. Whether you've gone all virtual or are trying out hybrid learning, students can still get educational experiences outside the house. If you're looking to take classes to the next level check out our ideas for a Minneapolis field trip.
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1. Take an Adventure Into the Wild
Complement a few of those science lessons with a trip to see animals from all over the world and learn about their natural habitats. The Minnesota and Como Zoos have plenty of opportunities to see wildlife up close while SEA LIFE at Mall of America has an aquarium experience that lets you explore thousands of creatures from giant sharks to rescued sea turtles and more.
2. Sample the World During a Geography Lesson
Take a trip to multiple countries without leaving the city. Midtown Global Market offers a chance to not only get a crash course in geography, but also sample many different foods, traditions and cultures.
3. Connect with History
Minneapolis is full of history, and learning about the past is a great way to understand and connect with local communities. The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery gives visitors a look at the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people throughout the history of our state. For even more local discoveries head over to the Hennepin History Museum and view exhibits and galleries focused on the diverse history of Hennepin County and the city of Minneapolis.
4. Study Nature
Get a better understanding of the natural world all around us. At the gardens surrounding Como Park and the Landscape Arboretum, you can observe multiple fields full of plants and flowers. Get even more scientific at the Bell Museum. As the official natural history museum of Minnesota, you can explore local habitats, specimens, and landscapes.
5. Step Into a World of Creativity
Get a first-hand look at the work of famous artists. Study their techniques and learn about their history at some of Minneapolis' most popular art museums like the Walker Art Center, the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Weisman Art Musuem. Or put together your own tour and visit all the public art murals around town.
Math and science lessons get a fun twist with all the interactive learning exhibits at the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Bakken Museum. To really put minds at work, try out The Escape Room or Trapped Puzzle Room where teams have to use logic to solve clues and puzzles.
7. Create Your Own Jam Session
When you're the birthplace of Prince, a music lesson isn't complete without visiting his home/studio at Paisley Park. If you're interested in exploring more Minneapolis music connections, go on a shopping trip to Electric Fetus, Minneapolis' most famous record store, and sift through an eclectic mix of music styles and artists.
8. Take a Study Break
Consider a trip to Theodore Wirth Park. With the park's year-round activities, you don't need a big gymnasium to release all that pent-up energy. If you prefer indoor activities, REM5 takes "learning by doing" to a whole new level with virtual reality. Their programs like Google Earth, where you can stroll the streets of cities around the world, will not only keep you active but give you a learning experience like no other.
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Nintendo Hopes To Avoid Wii U Blunders While Putting Together Switch Successor
Nintendo is credited with some of the biggest innovations made in the history of video games.
It is one of the biggest video game studios in the world and has provided gamers with some of the best game hardware since the 1980s. The kind of clout Nintendo has in the gaming community remains unmatched and unrivaled.
Despite all its accomplishments, Nintendo, on several occasions, has made pertinent mistakes that have cost the company heavily. However, to give the credit where it's due, the multinational video game company has seldom repeated its mistakes.
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The Wii U console was launched by Nintendo with much fanfare. However, just five years after its launch, it was discontinued. Nintendo analyzed the many mistakes it committed while developing and releasing the Wii U. The studio president had confirmed that the company had made a note of everything that went wrong and it will be extra cautious in the future to ensure these mistakes are not repeated.
ShuntaroFurukawa, who serves as the president of Nintendo, addressed the media during a financial briefing of the company. When asked whether Nintendo will make a transition from the Switch once the company releases new hardware, the president replied that the company hopes to adapt to next-gen hardware slowly and steadily.
Furukuwa, one must remember, didn't confirm that the company was developing new gaming hardware. However, Nintendo fans must be delighted to know that the company was being more careful with developing and launching new technology. While the Nintendo 3DS has been worked very smoothly for handheld users, its 3D implementation led to a bunch of issues.
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In the last several years, one can recount many instances when the hardware developed by Nintendo didn't create the desired impact. However, the success and recognition received by the studio helped it in camouflaging the bad press it received from time to time.
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Annual payments rose from $47.9 million in 2015/16 to $75.4 million in 2020/21, an increase of 57 per cent. The report found the largest annual increase was 21 per cent in 2016/17, the year following the BC Liberal government's plan to increase surgical privatization.
Longhurst was also concerned about extra-billing, a practice where clinics bill patients privately for medically necessary procedures that are already covered by the public health care system. Extra-billing violates both the Canada Health Act and BC Medicare Protection Act.
"Instead of tackling unlawful extra-billing head on, the province's strategy has been to increase outsourcing to private surgical clinics but make those contracts subject to compliance with provincial and federal law. In other words, we're using one form of privatization – outsourcing, or contracting out – to curb another – two-tier healthcare where those who can afford it pay privately," Longhurst said.
In emails obtained by Longhurst through a freedom of information request, B.C.'s Deputy Health Minister Stephen Brown discussed continuing contracts with the owners of False Creek Surgical Centre despite an audit finding it had engaged in extra-billing.
Health Minister Adrian Dix was asked about the report at a news conference in August. Dix took issue with the report, calling its findings inaccurate.
"To do a report that talks about diagnostic care and MRI, and not say that the number of public MRIs has gone up dramatically while the number of private MRIs has gone down dramatically, and to say that is the corporatization of healthcare is just not accurate."
Dix pointed to the government's efforts to increase public MRIs, knee replacements and hip replacements in recent years. "It's always patients first. The best way to serve patients is to build a public healthcare system. That's precisely what we did, what we're doing, and what we're continuing to do. People may want to make a point, but the evidence goes overwhelmingly in the other direction."


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State Officials Urge The Senate To Confirm Judge Barrett
Governors, Lt. Governors, And State Attorneys And Solicitors General Are Confident Judge Barrett 'Respects The Roles Of Coequal Branches Of Government And Protects Powers Reserved To The States,' Laud Her 'Stellar Academic And Teaching Background, And Courtroom Judicial Experience' And Believe 'She Has The Qualifications, Experience, And Judicial Philosophy To Be An Outstanding Associate Justice'
Governors: 'Judge Barrett Carries A Longstanding And Well-Respected Reputation As A Legal Scholar, Professor, Practitioner, And Jurist,' 'As Elected Leaders Of Our States, We Support A Judicial Philosophy Like Judge Barrett's That Respects The Roles Of Coequal Branches Of Government'
24 GOVERNORS: "As governors, we strongly support President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States, and we urge the Senate to confirm her appointment as an Associate Justice…. Judge Barrett carries a longstanding and well-respected reputation as a legal scholar, professor, practitioner, and jurist. Her scholarship focused on stare decisis, appellate procedure, canons of construction, and judicial authority. She has a proven record of safeguarding the interpretation of the law from partisan politics and defending individual rights from government overreach." (24 Governors, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Graham, Schumer, and Feinstein, 10/08/2020)
"As elected leaders of our states, we support a judicial philosophy like Judge Barrett's that respects the roles of coequal branches of government and protects powers reserved to the states. Most importantly, Americans can trust Judge Barrett, because she will apply the text of the Constitution and statutes as written…. We urge the Senate to fulfill its constitutional advice and consent duty and confirm Judge Barrett's appointment to the Supreme Court." (24 Governors, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Graham, Schumer, and Feinstein, 10/08/2020)
Letter signed by the governors of: Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming
Lt. Governors: 'Judge Barrett's Long Record Of Upholding The Constitution And Defending The Rule Of Law Make Her An Exceedingly Qualified Candidate To Serve On Our Nation's Highest Court'
21 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS: "As lieutenant governors, we applaud President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States and strongly encourage the United States Senate to swiftly confirm her appointment. … [W]e agree that Judge Barrett's long record of upholding the Constitution and defending the rule of law make her an exceedingly qualified candidate to serve on our nation's highest court." (21 Lt. Governors, Letter to Sens. McConnell and Schumer, 10/05/2010)
"Judge Barrett is currently serving on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, where she has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to protecting the rights of Americans and never legislating from the bench…. Judge Barrett clerked for D.C. Circuit Court Judge Laurence Silberman and Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and worked for more than fifteen years in academia, shaping future generations of legal minds. Judge Barrett's extensive experience as a professor and litigator, her contributions in academia, and her excellent judicial record make her a superb nominee." (21 Lt. Governors, Letter to Sens. McConnell and Schumer, 10/05/2010)
Letter signed by the lieutenant governors of: Iowa, Florida, Oklahoma, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
State Attorneys General: Judge Barrett 'Will Work To Safeguard The Constitutional Framework Our Founding Fathers Intended,' 'We Are Confident That The Senate Will Need Little Time To Conclude That Judge Barrett Will Make An Excellent Associate Justice'
22 STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL: "We, the undersigned Attorneys General of our States, write to urge the Senate to promptly hold a hearing on and confirm the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Barrett is a distinguished legal scholar and an exceptional appellate judge with a track record of interpreting the Constitution according to its text and original public meaning. As we are sure your review of her exemplary record will reveal, she has the qualifications, experience, and judicial philosophy to be an outstanding Associate Justice." (22 State Attorneys General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, and Feinstein, 9/30/2020)
"We are confident that the Senate will need little time to conclude that Judge Barrett will make an excellent Associate Justice…. As impressive as her background is Judge Barrett's unwavering commitment to a judicial philosophy that prioritizes restraint, humility, and respect for the rule of law. Speaking during her nomination to the Seventh Circuit, Judge Barrett emphasized that she has 'rejected throughout my entire career the proposition that the end justifies the means or that a judge should decide cases based on a desire to reach a certain outcome.' In other words, it is not the role of judges to create law or policy, or to 'impose [their] own personal convictions upon the law.'" (22 State Attorneys General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, and Feinstein, 9/30/2020)
"As the chief legal officers for our States, we have an obligation to our citizens to ensure that the federal government respects the principles of federalism and separation of powers embodied in the United States Constitution. As guardians of the Constitution, Supreme Court Justices bear a special responsibility to prevent the other branches of the federal government from encroaching on individual liberties and the States' power to provide for the health, education, and welfare of their people. From Judge Barrett's stated views of the law and her opinions from the bench, we are confident that she understands this responsibility and will work to safeguard the constitutional framework our Founding Fathers intended. Indeed, Judge Barrett's judicial opinions display a robust commitment to interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning." (22 State Attorneys General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, and Feinstein, 9/30/2020)
Letter signed by the attorneys general of: Louisiana, Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, West Virginia
State Solicitors General: 'Judge Barrett Promises To Be One Of The Most Effective, Respected, And Inspiring Supreme Court Justices Ever,' 'As Advocates We Look Forward To The Challenge And Satisfaction Of Arguing Before Her As An Associate Justice'
23 CURRENT AND FORMER STATE SOLICITORS GENERAL: "As frequent oral advocates before the Supreme Court who defend the interests of sovereign States, we have a particular stake in encouraging the confirmation of Justices who approach both the law and the judicial process with a sound judicial philosophy, scholarly mien, and even temperament. With her commitment to textualism and originalism, stellar academic and teaching background, and courtroom judicial experience, Judge Barrett promises to be one of the most effective, respected, and inspiring Supreme Court Justices ever." (23 Current and Former State Solicitors General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, Feinstein, Young, and Braun, 10/02/2020)
"Win or lose, advocates who come before her know that she is taking their arguments seriously, searching in good faith for the proper legal rule, and giving their clients a fair shake. We are confident Judge Barrett will carry this model judicial temperament with her to the Supreme Court, and as advocates we look forward to the challenge and satisfaction of arguing before her as an Associate Justice…. In Judge Barrett, we have a worthy successor to both of these legal titans [Justices Scalia and Ginsburg]: a committed, thoughtful originalist who will be an inspiration to women and men alike, and a brilliant jurist who will be considerate and fair to all who come before the Court." (23 Current and Former State Solicitors General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, Feinstein, Young, and Braun, 10/02/2020)
"Moreover, Judge Barrett's experience as a law school professor also supports her confirmation. Many of us teach law school classes and know firsthand how critical it is for judges to write clearly and logically if we are to pass our country's hallowed legal traditions on to our students…. Judge Barrett has excelled as a classroom teacher and three times has received the Distinguished Teaching Award, an honor bestowed by Notre Dame Law School students. She also seeks to mentor young women, having served on the University of Notre Dame's Committee on Women Faculty and Students and as an adviser to the Notre Dame Law School Women's Legal forum. We are confident that, as with Justices Scalia and Ginsburg, Judge Barrett values the critical role judges play in sound legal education and will draw upon her tenure as a law professor to write opinions that educate future generations of lawyers." (23 Current and Former State Solicitors General, Letter to Sens. McConnell, Schumer, Graham, Feinstein, Young, and Braun, 10/02/2020)


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Chaotic Sword God (Web Novel) - Chapter 1398 — A Sealed World (Three)
Chapter 1398: A Sealed World (Three)
Jian Chen felt extremely shocked after the story. He had never thought that the founders of the Changyang clan and Tyrant's Blade School would have such a story to them.
However, what left him speechless was the fact that his great-grandfather and Guihai Yidao had actually come down from the Saints' World after they were sucked into spatial cracks, which were caused by a battle between a few Godkings, and had basically arrived at the Tian Yuan Continent out of pure luck.
If it were not for the tunnel that had appeared at the right moment within the crack, his great-grandfather probably would have died there.
"A total of ten people managed to survive and make it to the Tian Yuan Continent. We managed to escape the crack in space successfully, but we were all heavily injured. Not only were the wounds physical, but they affected our souls as well. Because we were just far too severely injured, coupled with the wounds to our souls caused by laws of the world, our cultivation level fell from the Origin realm to Saint Emperor.
"Not all of the ten people came from my group of adventurers, but we all became best friends. Several decades later, we made a full physical recovery, but the injuries to our souls lingered. Not only was it impossible for us to cultivate any further, but we also had to endure pain from the soul at all times. There was nothing we could do. Fortunately, one of us was a disciple of a large sect. He had been sucked into the disaster when he had left the sect on a journey. He took the risk of being branded as a traitor by his sect and taught us a secret method of reincarnation. Through this technique, the injuries of our souls caused by the laws could slowly be worn away.
"After mastering the secret technique and before entering reincarnation, we all agreed to create a clan of our own where we would leave the saint artifacts that our bodies had nurtured. We also sealed our memories into the weapons, and to prevent them from being eaten away by time, we purposefully left behind a secret technique that enabled our descendents to nurture the saint artifact with each generation. That was how the saint artifacts could still remain even today after losing their masters.
"We underwent thousands of rebirths over these years, being reborn and having to re-cultivate every life, all the way until this life. Only then were the wounds to our souls completely erased. Our saint artifacts sensed us as soon as we became Saint Kings and rushed over from far away, returning our memories to us and allowing us to return back to who we were."
Jian Chen could not help but think back to when Guihai Yidao had become a Saint King. Back then, he was on a journey to the sea realm with Huang Luan and just happened to come across someone breaking through to Saint King. Seven-colored rainbow clouds had descended and the person who had broken through just happened to be Guihai Yidao.
As he was undergoing his breakthrough, the Emperor Armament of the Tyrant's Blade School shot over without anyone's control but allowed Guihai Yidao to control the weapon as he wished.
At the same time, he thought about how Yang Lie had caused the Emperor Armament of the protector Changyang clan to almost go on a rampage when he had first entered the forbidden grounds of the clan. He had almost caused the miniature world to collapse, and since he almost caused it to collapse, he had committed a heinous crime. Not only was he expelled from the clan, but his talent was also sealed up as well, preventing him from reaching Sainthood for his entire life. By the look of things now, the ancestral weapon of the Changyang clan must have sensed that Changyang Zu Yunkong was the reincarnation of its master and had fully recovered from the wounds his soul had obtained, which was why it had behaved abnormally then. However, Changyang Zu Yunkong was weak back then, still extremely distant from Saint King, which was why the most crucial step did not happen, where the saint artifact would have taken him as a master again and released his memories.
Jian Chen secretly felt fortunate when he thought about those events. Changyang Zu Yunkong had remained a Heaven Saint Master for a thousand years and had nearly reached the end of his life. He had also suffered from the seal, experiencing torturous pain every moment he was awake. Only the Heavenly Enchantress' zither music could slightly ease his pain. If he had not encountered Jian Chen, Changyang Zu Yunkong probably would have passed away from old age long ago.
Jian Chen's hatred for Changyang Qing Yun deepened when he thought about what had happened. They had almost killed their own ancestor.
"My dear great-grandson. Now that you mention it, my life was saved by you. If I had not met you in the final moments, I probably would have passed away and would not have awakened in this life," Yang Lie smiled at Jian Chen. He felt more and more affection for his great-grandson.
"Yang Lie, I cannot be more envious of you because of your impressive descendent," Guihai Yidao smiled. He meant that statement from the bottom of his heart. At that moment, he yearned for the Tyrant's Blade School to produce a descendent as extraordinary as Jian Chen.
Jian Chen smiled, feeling at ease. "Great-grandfather, can I ask how you plan on punishing Changyang Qing Yun and the others for treating you like that in the past? I didn't find any people from the Qing and Yuan branches in the battle against the World of Forsaken Saints either."
Anger immediately flooded Yang Lie's face when he heard that. "Don't mention those unfilial descendents. When I had just recovered my memories and stated my identity, those unfilial people actually tried to lay their hands on me despite being of a lower status. How dare they."
Guihai Yidao patted Yang Lie's shoulder and said, "Yang Lie, the brutality of the Saints' World is far greater than the Tian Yuan Continent. Can't you look past a few matters given that you've experienced the brutality of the Saints' World? It's enough. Let's forget about this unhappy past. Don't forget the main reason why we've called Jian Chen over this time." Guihai Yidao then turned his eyes to Jian Chen with interest, "Jian Chen, we've called you over this time because we have something important to ask you, aside from telling you about us."
"Please go ahead and ask, senior. I will answer you with everything I know," Jian Chen clasped his hands at them. However, he felt uneasy inside. Yang Lie and Guihai Yidao came from the Saints' World. He wondered if they knew about the secrets regarding the Azulet swords.
"Jian Chen, are you a Saint Emperor right now or have you reached the Origin realm?" Guihai Yidao asked. He was stern and even Yang Lie looked at Jian Chen seriously, as if they cared about the answer of the question a lot.
Jian Chen was surprised. He had never thought that Guihai Yidao would ask something like that. After a momentary pause, he said, "I should still be a Saint Emperor, but because of the two weapons I use, the strength I can display is greater than what I personally possess. At the same time, I walk a different path of cultivation compared to the people of the Tian Yuan Continent. I cultivate a power even more powerful than Saint Force, which is why I have the strength of someone from the Origin realm."
"Really? And I had thought that there was someone who could overcome the limits of the seal and reach the Origin realm. Looks like you haven't been able to do that either," Guihai Yidao mumbled. He became rather depressed.
"Sigh," Yang Lie exhaled gently. He said, "And I had thought that hope appeared, but it's just disappointment."
Jian Chen stared at the two of them in some confusion. He questioned, "Seniors, what are you referring to by 'this sealed world?' And what are you hoping for?"
Guihai Yidao stared at the sky. His eyes were deep, but they were also filled with helplessness. He said, "Jian Chen, you may not know this, but this world is actually sealed. An extremely powerful seal exists in outer space, preventing people from reaching the Origin realm. As long as the seal is in place, this world will never be able to give birth to Origin realm experts."


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Tourism Ireland launches Shamrock Radio
Tourism Ireland has partnered with the Australian Radio Network to launch a radio station playing non-stop Irish tunes for one day only.
Shamrock Radio will only be available on the iHeartRadio digital music service, on St Patrick's Day.
ARN's Chief Operating Officer & Head of iHeartRadio Geraint Davies said, "This is an exciting addition to our already successful stable of brand partnerships via custom built radio stations.
"iHeartRadio's ability to successfully build custom stations for our clients plays a huge role in not only creating meaningful and lasting relationships with the brands we collaborate with, but also goes a long way in setting us apart from other digital music services."
Launched in Australia in late 2013, iHeartRadio is the digital music service that combines custom music and live radio, covering 1000 live radio stations across all ARN, New Zealand's TRN and Clear Channel's US stations.
As well as being able to listen to terrestrial radio stations across the US, Australia and New Zealand, iHeartRadio gives listeners the ability to create their own radio stations to suit their listening habits, and offers brands the opportunity to create custom stations for their customers.
"Custom radio stations are clearly driving deep engagement with the brand," says Geraint.
"Our recent station for Durex, love songs linked to their new Embrace range, had 2065 hours of listening per person in just four weeks, and our Hoyts custom station that plays music from your favourite movies, attracted over 10,000 people per month."
"It's an exciting period of growth for ARN, iHeartRadio, and our valued clients."
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Gra és una entitat de població de la Segarra que pertany al municipi de Torrefeta i Florejacs. Està situat a llebeig de Sant Martí de la Morana, al capdamunt d'una elevació de 470 m a la riba esquerra del torrent del Passerell. La festa major se celebra per Sant Isidre (15 de maig). Actualment hi viuen 19 veïns. Conserva un nucli antic ja esmentat l'any 1031, on hi destaca l'antic castell de Gra, també documentat ja el . El , comptava amb una quarantena d'habitants, ja depenia de l'ajuntament de Florejacs i les terres contigües eren ocupades per conreus d'oliveres, nogueres, pruneres i ametllers.

A llevant del nucli hi trobem l'església de Sant Salvador de Gra, temple barroc però que conserva un absis romànic. Altres monuments d'interès local que es conserven a la rodalia del llogaret són Santa Maria de Tauladells, priorat actualment en ruïnes, el molí de la Casa Nova i l'ermita neoromànica de la Mare de Déu de les Flors de Maig, indret en el qual se celebra un aplec cada primer de maig.

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Entitats de població de Torrefeta i Florejacs
Antics municipis de la Segarra

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40 Years Later, Lessons From the Rise and Quick Decline of the First 'Killer App'
Remember VisiCalc, the world's first spreadsheet? Today's tech giants do, and that is why they buy up and invest in potential competitive threats
VisiCalc originally ran only on the Apple II. The software cost $100, while the computer cost $2,000 or more. Photo: Dan Bricklin
By Christopher Mims
July 13, 2019 12:00 am ET
It was the first killer app, the spark for Apple's early success and a trigger for the broader PC boom that vaulted Microsoft to its central position in business computing. And within a few years, it was tech-industry roadkill.
The story of VisiCalc, a humble spreadsheet program that set the tech world ablaze 40 years ago, has reverberated through the industry and still influences the decisions of executives, engineers and investors. Its lessons include the power of simplicity and the difficulty of building a hypergrowth company in a hypergrowth industry.
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