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Benjamin Giffone: "Being in Biblical Studies is very closely tied to my identity and my upbringing."
Dr. Benjamin Giffone is the Director of the Center for Faith and Human Flourishing, and an Assistant Professor at LCC International University. Dr. Giffone has served in the Theology Department since 2014 and continues to teach courses in the Old Testament at LCC, and occasionally as a visiting professor at other institutions. He reflects on his personal and professional experiences at LCC, life in Lithuania, and his dedicated, long-lasting efforts in various research.
A desire that grew out of a personal religious conviction, and the need to constantly deepen the knowledge to share beliefs with other like-minded people in the world has led Benjamin Giffone to the point where he is now. "Being in Biblical Studies is very closely tied to my identity and my upbringing," said Dr. Giffone. He had spent over eight years in the pharmaceutical industry, while also pursuing his Ph.D. in Biblical and Theological Studies. One of the biggest challenges that people face in the Biblical Studies field is the lack of job positions and opportunities in the United States. To pursue a career other than in academics, one could become a pastor in a church, a campus ministry, a chaplain, or go and teach overseas. In 2014, Benjamin Giffone started a new chapter in his life by coming to Lithuania and becoming a part of LCC International University. There was a growing need not only for Bible courses, but the idea of founding a research center came into reality in 2017.
Once the decision was made to establish a small research center in the Theology Department at LCC, the main objective was to develop a research agenda that was responsive to what was already within LCC, the primary interests, and the potential alignment with the institutional research agenda. "The center was not a brand new idea, there were people already connected or interested in being connected to LCC as affiliate faculty from outside LCC, but with limited capacity in residence," he pointed out. "We need their research to stay accredited and we value their contribution. We have recruited someone, who has emeritus status, and also recruited fellows who were from outside and interested."
Although our Theology major is considered to be the smallest in number, there is a large presence in the core courses. Dr. Giffone teaches upper-level courses for second, third, and fourth-year Theology majors, mostly focusing on Old testament sections on a rotation. "I make sure that in all the courses, there is a significant research paper that builds the students towards their senior thesis. I help each student to develop a unique research idea that reflects his or her own interests, while using well-established methods and principles in biblical studies." "One more interesting feature of the job is that I get to teach students Biblical languages, mainly Classical Hebrew, but occasionally Ancient Greek," he added.
In addition to advancing research generally at LCC International University, Dr. Benjamin Giffone is successfully pursuing a robust program of his own research, specializing in Old Testament studies. His area of research focuses on redaction criticism -- that is, how the biblical texts came together over time and for what historical reasons. The other key research area is focusing on interpretation with respect to law, economics in worship or in cultic activity. "Biblical Studies is a rather broad field. You can have many different approaches, depending on which field you decide to specialize in, or what ideological approaches you want to touch upon," he explains. But he also has taken opportunities to co-author papers with scholars in other fields, bringing together the Bible and Christian tradition with law, economics, and rhetoric.
When asked about the challenges in the research process, Benjamin Giffone mentioned that resources as one of the main challenges. Resources in major research libraries are necessary in the development process of a research paper. He also mentioned that being in a very specialized field has its drawbacks, as there is no one else in Lithuania, who specializes in this area and can provide feedback on his work.
The hard work of doing research never goes unnoticed. Quite recently, Dr. Giffone's book based on the dissertation has been awarded the "Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise in 2021." He acknowledges the award as a "great honor and a great feeling to be nominated among the people from well-known institutions like Harvard University, Yale University, University of Chicago, and University of St. Andrews. It is also an inspiration and motivation to move forward with my research and publications."
Moving across the continent to start a new life in Lithuania was a nice change for Professor Giffone and his family. "I have visited Ukraine and South Africa, and from the cultural aspect, Lithuania is not nearly as different as those places. But I have spent enough time here to see how life has changed for people living in Klaipeda," he reflected. For better and easier prospects, both Giffone's children speak Lithuanian almost fluently. It was also important to the whole family to get involved in life outside of LCC too. They became a part of a local church and as a trained vocal performer (and music teacher), his wife Corrie has travelled and performed with the choir of Klaipeda University, as well as directing choral ensembles for special events at LCC. Benjamin feels that being an ex-pat does bring up some feeling of being lost in a different culture, but setting tangible goals for the future and having high hopes helps.
Currently, Benjamin Giffone is working on a new book publication, a variety of smaller articles, and collaborating on an issue for a South African journal that brings together scholars from Eastern Europe and South Africa to talk about certain issues. Apart from that, Dr. Giffone shares that he will "always want to keep doing some combination of research, teaching and work in the local church."
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The most popular and common form of osteopathy practice is Cranial Osteopathy. This is a relaxing and pain-free procedure where manual pressure is applied to the affected area to ease the pain. Arthritis, neck pain, backache, asthma, digestive issues, headaches, and tennis elbow are some of the cases where cranial osteopathy is applied. What makes Cranial Osteopathy the right treatment is that it is well-suited for all age groups.
Visceral Osteopathy is a specific osteopathic treatment which aims to take care of delicate organs of the body. This procedure is used to maintain fluid circulation and enhance blood and oxygen circulation. The ones who have suffered a traumatic experience or undergone surgery or severe illness can benefit well from this treatment. Moreover, pregnant women can enjoy great benefits form Visceral osteopathy too.
Paediatric Osteopathy is a form of osteopathy which is designed to take care of the newborns and kids. Tooth pain and epilepsy to the ear infection and nerve pain, most of the issues can be effectively cured with paediatric osteopathy. In most cases, newborns go through a lot of pain and stress at the time of their birth which can lead to defective brain mechanism and overlapping of skull bones. Even such problems can be taken care of through paediatric Osteopathy.
Cranio-sacral Osteopathy is not performed with the aim to cure any disease. The use of this procedure is to enhance the body's healing abilities which are achieved by light manual touches. This variety is believed to be of great assistance in matters of spinal defects and for maintaining mental balance. There have been cases where the patients reported that this treatment even more relaxing than Cranio-sacral osteopathy but there is no evidence to prove the same.
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People suffering from chronic muscular conditions like tennis elbow or other issues like lower backache, sciatica and hip pain can be highly benefited from this treatment. A needle, like acupuncture needle, is used on the stretched muscle or trigger muscle which instantly releases stress from the area. If other osteopathic therapies aren't working well for you, then Dry Needling is highly recommended.
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Trophic links between soil predatory mites and nematodes as a key component of conservation biocontrol
DIANA RUEDA-RAMÍREZ+−
ERIC PALEVSKY+−
LILIANE RUESS+−
Institute of Biology, Ecology Group, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Philippstraße 13, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Newe Ya'ar Research Center, Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), Israel
Soil predatory mites conservation biological control free-living nematodes plant-parasitic nematodes Mesostigmata
Biological control is an important ecosystem service for soil and plant health and has been successfully exploited, especially through augmentative biological control programs, for above-ground agricultural pest control often using predatory mites of Mesostigmata. Similar success has not been achieved for below-ground systems. Predatory mites are an important part of soil food webs, in which they have a regulatory impact. While this is mediated by the predator on the prey, recent studies suggest that biocontrol efficiency can be enhanced in the mid to long term for generalist predators by the presence of complementary prey. In below-ground systems, nematodes are an important food source and numerous species of predatory mites in soil may prefer them. Thus, nematodes are a viable and accessible alternative prey for these natural enemies. Our aim was to review the studies on mite-nematode trophic interactions and how these interactions affect the regulatory activity of predatory mites in soil. We found ca. 170 publications reporting a predator-prey interaction. The majority of the studies were conducted in the laboratory (149 studies), but important correlations between nematode and mite densities have been observed in greenhouses and in the open field. Most reports involved free-living nematodes (FLN), followed by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPN) and finally animal-parasitic nematodes (APN). These reports are for Astigmatina, Endeostigmata, Prostigmata, Oribatida (non-Astigmatina) and Mesostigmata, the latter group being the one in which most nematophagous species are known. The family with the most reports of nematophagy is Ascidae (46 species), followed by Macrochelidae and Laelapidae (both with 30 species). In many cases, a positive effect on reproductive parameters and developmental times of mite species has been observed with a nematode-based diet, especially FLN. Although still scarce, studies on species of Laelapidae, Macrochelidae, Parasitidae and Rhodacaridae have shown that supplementing FLN in the diet can favor reproduction and development, even though preference may change at different stages of development. Also, recent studies have shown that some organic amendments can increase the density and diversity of mites, FLN or both, enhancing top down forces by predatory mites in the soil food web. Although some steps have been taken, future studies should focus on transferring laboratory research to field and semi-field conditions. For this, a multidisciplinary approach is essential.

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Concussions in Sports
Becoming a Sports Agent
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An immersive experience in the world of sports that will take students through the four stages of a professional athlete's career. Utilizing lectures, guest speakers, reading assignments and hypothetical walkthroughs, students will learn how the best sports agents manage clients at each of these four stages. This course will provide each student with the skills necessary to guide an athlete through the difficult decisions that can make or lose the athlete millions of dollars, as well as affect their public image and career. Walking through the four stages of an athlete's career, we will provide a broad scope of the landscape of amateur and professional sports so that you can avoid the pitfalls and traps that so many have fallen into in the past; not to mention, bringing you updates throughout the course regarding the rapidly changing sports world that we live in today. Analyzing the best practices in the management of the superstar athletes with whom Professor Carfagna, Professor Volante and their expert guests have worked, we will show you how to manage the career of any professional athlete who might seek your guidance at any stage of his or her professional career.
The only online course for hard to get info about the sport agents field.
Wonderful course of study, with leading experts in the industry
Module 6: Income Protection and Life After Retirement
Protecting an athlete's income through insurance policies; an analysis of the on-going concussion epidemic in contact sports; and how an athlete can best prepare for life after retirement.
Lesson Introduction1:34
John Palguta - Financial Planning for Mature and Retired Athletes9:08
Jim Convertino - Insurance and Risk Management of Athletes Pt. I7:45
Jim Convertino - Insurance and Risk Management of Athletes Pt. II7:38
Career-Ending Injuries9:39
Concussions in Sports4:13
Chris Nowinski - Concussions in Football Pt. I12:37
Chris Nowinski - Concussions in Football Pt. II8:28
Play Act - Representing Mature Athletes6:29
Peter A. Carfagna
Distinguished Practitioner in Residence
Richard J. Volante, Esq.
Adjunct Instructor, Representing the Professional Athlete
As we progress through lesson five, and we talk about the post
retirement opportunities for the post-professional athlete.
We started with the pre-professional athlete,
now we're talking about the post-professional athlete.
What is he or she going to with the rest of his or her life?
We have to deal with the very important subject of career ending and
life threatening injury.
Now, the way this manifests itself primarily today is in
the context of brain trauma, both at the collegiate and
NFL level for pre-professional and professional football players.
There are two class actions at a minimum that are pending, right now.
Arrington is the lead plaintiff in the NCAA litigation.
What we see there is a failure to warn, perhaps an intentional failure to warn,
both by the member institutions and the NCAA itself.
Perhaps an attempt it's alleged, even to defraud players into playing.
To putting them back to play when they shouldn't have been.
Knowing an intentional return to play, this cuts across both the collegiate and
the professional landscape.
When team doctors were otherwise incentivized.
Again, allegedly,
to put players back into games when they had no business being put back into games.
Now, I try to maintain a very neutral stance here, at the NFL level,
there is a pending multi-million dollar settlement of the concussion litigation.
And, this is a collectively bargained, agreement that has now developed into
wide spread litigation, many thousands of members, former members of the NFL,
have alleged these same things.
Failure to warn, fraud all these terrible things.
And, the NFL has listened to these claims, and there's a current settlement
pending for many hundreds of millions of dollars where proof of injury will
result in the equivalent of a schedule of payments with no total cap, now,
as it's been interpreted, on the amount that the NFL players could or
would receive upon proof of brain injury.
There's another litigation, which claims that, again, team doctors and
teams provided too much medication to allow players to
return to play when they had no business.
Jim McMahon, the former Bears quarterback,
is at the head of that potential class action.
So, as we look at the end of a professional athlete's career,
we're going to focus here in on brain trauma.
We're going to focus in on the very important issues that face
the football careers of both collegiate and professional football players.
And we're going to welcome an expert on this, who
like myself, is very neutral on the subject, but wants to get to a cure.
And that's Chris Nowinski, who is the executive director and
the founding co-director of the Sports Legacy Institute.
What you will see is, Chris himself suffers from this malady.
It's what led him to create the Sports Legacy Institute with Dr. Bob Cantu.
And, you'll see, that we have in the Sports Legacy Institute,
the largest study of brain bank of those who have been experienced brain trauma.
And how they're using that in a proactive way to try to come to some results
about limited contact in practices, limited contact in off seasons.
And many of these changes have gone ahead into the CBA, the collective bargaining
agreement with the NFL, and are being implemented at the collegiate level.
And Sports Legacy Institute, SLI, has been at the forefront of this.
So, I'll look forward to welcoming Chris to join us on a separate Skype interview.
but this is perhaps the most important issue we're going to look at, because so
many thousands of former football players have been affected.
And it's important to get the bottom of this issue so
that you know what it's like to represent the post-professional,
post-collegiate athlete who is afflicted with this unfortunate brain trauma issue.


I have always wanted the people around me to be the type of people I can trust to make good decisions. I'm changing my mind. I now want to put my trust in people who can best deal with the aftermath of bad situations. Why the change? Well, let me explain.
First, everyone likes a winner. Everyone likes supporting winners. People, who make good decisions all the time, will be winners. So we like to support people who make good decisions. However, no one makes good decisions all the time. So if you are supporting someone who makes a bad decision, how do they react? How do you react?
It is possible to overreact, or become paralyzed, when someone who normally makes good decisions, makes a bad one. When things aren't going your team's way after a bad decision, it is possible to start playing the blame game. If members of your team do this, why, and what does it mean? To me, it shows that you are not a team, you are a group following a strong leader. When the leader stumbles, the group falls apart.
A team sticks together. But to be fair, so did the crew of the Titanic. So you have to do more than not blame each other when a bad decision puts you in a bad spot. You have to have someone in charge that can make the most happen out of that situation.
It isn't if a bad decision is made, it is when. It isn't if you have to scramble to make the most of a situation, it is when. So while I want to support someone who makes great decisions, I really want to support someone who doesn't fall apart when it hits the fan.


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NGC 4511 (również PGC 41560) – galaktyka spiralna (Sbc), znajdująca się w gwiazdozbiorze Wielkiej Niedźwiedzicy. Odkrył ją William Herschel 17 marca 1790 roku.

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4511
Galaktyki spiralne
Gwiazdozbiór Wielkiej Niedźwiedzicy
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Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle
Enigmatic issues at Nov. 15 Legend sale
Published: Nov 2, 2018, 5 AM
A Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan dollar graded Proof 67 is described as "unquestionably the FINEST EVER Chapman Proof that exists" and carries the top estimate in Legend's Nov. 15 Regency Auction 29 in San Antonio.
Original images courtesy of Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
Regarding this coin Legend writes: "Full proof mirrors beam endlessly from all over. The mirrors enjoy great clarity and cleanliness. In fact the only mark we can find-is on the holder."
Images courtesy of Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
One of the finest known 1857-S Coronet double eagles recovered from the SS Central America "Ship of Gold" treasure is graded PCGS MS-67 and offered in Legend's Nov. 15 Regency Auction 29.
The 1857-S double eagle in the Legend auction is one recovered from the SS Central America "Ship of Gold" treasure, and is graded PCGS MS-67 and housed in an oversized holder with a pinch of California gold.
Image courtesy of Legend Rare Coin Auctions.
Two coins with fascinating back stories are among the top lots at Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 29, set for Nov. 15 at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk as part of the Professional Coin Grading Service Members Only show in Texas.
Proof 1921 Morgan dollars have long confused numismatists. In absence of official Proof coins, two dealers filled the void and requested Proof dollars from accommodating officials at the Philadelphia Mint.
Inside Coin World: Spotlight on 1839 Seated Liberty half dollars: Content exclusive to this week's print issue includes a look at the two subtypes of 1839 Seated Liberty half dollar and a commemorative coin program collectors didn't want.
Two distinct types are known, Zerbe and Chapman Proofs, and they differ in appearance from Proof 1878 to 1904 Morgan dollars. Legend considers the offered PCGS certified Proof 67 Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan dollar as "unquestionably the FINEST EVER Chapman Proof that exists."
In 1921, hobby promoter Farran Zerbe and Philadelphia rare coin dealer Henry Chapman requested that the Philadelphia Mint produce Proof dollars to satisfy collector demand for the new, one-year-only Morgan dollar, which had been on hiatus since 1904 and would be replaced in December 1921 with Anthony de Francisci's Peace dollar. Among the two Proof types, the Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan dollars come closer to the overall look of the 1878 to 1904 Proof dollars, with deeply reflective mirrors and a sense of contrast between the frosted devices and the deep fields. The Zerbe Proof dollars are more prooflike in comparison. Despite a reported mintage of 10 to 15 coins, population reports suggest that between 40 and 50 Chapman Proofs were struck.
Legend writes: "Full proof mirrors beam endlessly from all over. The mirrors enjoy great clarity and cleanliness. In fact the only mark we can find-is on the holder." The firm concludes: "Think these are incredibly rare or what? If you are building a top or #1 Proof set, this is your only chance at a great Chapman Proof."
Heritage described the qualities of the Chapman Proofs when it offered a Chapman Proof 1921 Morgan dollar graded Proof 65 by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. in July, writing, "Relative to the 1921 Morgan dollars made for commerce, the wreath is unusually well-struck. The dentils are squared off, and the hair above the ear shows nearly full detail. The surfaces lack the bagmarks characteristic of even the highest-graded business strikes. The fields are nicely mirrored." That dollar, which included the characteristic Chapman Proof die markers, among themg a diagonal line above the first T in STATES and another die line between the wreath and the right-side star on the reverse, sold for $72,000.
While Legend's offering is estimated at $225,000 to $275,000, the auctioneer reminds bidders of its status as the finest known, assuming that this is the same coin as one recorded on the NGC Census in the same grade, and warns, "Even if you offered $500,000, you have zero chance of another appearing." Legend wrote that the last Proof 66 Chapman Proof to sell at auction was in 2000 for $60,375, although Legend's Dec. 18, 2014, Regency Auction included one graded PCGS Proof 66 with a green Certified Acceptance Corp. sticker that brought $123,375 when it too was offered as "the finest known" and sold nicely above its high estimate of $100,000 at that sale.
Shipwreck treasure
The promise of additional treasure from the SS Central America has focused attention on the glorious 1857-S Coronet double eagles that emerged from this wreck. Legend will be offering one of the finest, graded Mint State 67 by Professional Coin Grading Service with a green CAC sticker.
Legend writes: "We consider this coin to be a legit MS67.9+! We cannot imagine a finer Type 1 Double Eagle could ever exist (none do). Clearly this is one of the FINEST Type 1 Double Eagles that exists!"
The surfaces are free of all nearly all marks, with Legend adding, "Unbelievable surfaces are exactly that. Even using a strong glass and skimming the satiny surfaces for a few minutes will yield you NO imperfections-not even tiny ones."
The offered coin is from the more recent recovery efforts from the shipwreck site off the coast of the Carolinas in the Atlantic Ocean (the ship sank during an 1857 hurricane, carrying to bottom tons of gold), and from these recently certified examples PCGS has graded just three MS-67, with a single MS-67+ piece that is the finest known. These were added to the eight PCGS MS-67 examples that were found during the last exploration of the shipwreck, and the PCGS Population Report currently lists 15 in MS-67.
The SS Central America carried thousands of 1857-S Coronet gold double eagles that were later recovered, making the issue accessible to collectors. As Legend points out, "Prior to this wreck being discovered, there was no such thing as even an MS64 [example of the coin]!"
The example in the auction is offered in a large-sized PCGS special holder with some California Gold Dust, is of the "Spiked Shield" variety, and carries an estimate of $165,000 to $180,000. The variety gets it name from a pair of die lines near the left shield border, and many were found in the "Ship of Gold."
Legend also announced that it will be discontinuing its online Premier Session auctions after concluding its upcoming December Premier Session auction and redirecting its efforts towards its six Regency Auctions planned for 2019.
The first 2019 Regency Auction will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at the Beverly Hills Marriot as a pre-Long Beach Expo sale.
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Buffed 1857-S Coronet $20 earns 'altered' label
Jun 21, 2018, 8 AM
Summer FUN auction full of U.S. coin rarities
Mar 24, 2018, 8 AM
Latest SS Central America coins come to market


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If It's Good Enough for Hillary
We don't know if Hillary Clinton is going to make a run for President next time around, but she has been making some ground-breaking speeches. Here's a brief excerpt from one she made last month... Some of it you may have heard before, some of it, maybe didn't get quoted:
Research shows that the primary reason that teenage girls abstain is because of their religious and moral values. We should embrace this -- and support programs that reinforce the idea that abstinence at a young age is not just the smart thing to do, it is the right thing to do. But we should also recognize what works and what doesn't work, and to be fair, the jury is still out on the effectiveness of abstinence-only programs. I don't think this debate should be about ideology, it should be about facts and evidence -- we have to deal with the choices young people make not just the choice we wish they would make. We should use all the resources at our disposal to ensure that teens are getting the information they need to make the right decision. Remarks by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to the NYS Family Planning Providers
That does sound pretty reasonable, doesn't it? facts and evidence... getting the information they need ... I'd support that.
This is about our kids, it's about the public health issues of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, it's about suicide rates among young gays, it's about Americans having fulfillment and love in their lives -- it shouldn't be about ideology.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
"That does sound pretty reasonable, doesn't it? facts and evidence... getting the information they need ... I'd support that." Quote: Jim K
What a lie! You want to push nothing but lies and unfounded information to our children. I've read your blogs... what you have written before contradicts what you say now. Go back and read what you say... if you don't believe me. Do we have a flip flopper on our hands?
"This is about our kids, it's about the public health issues of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, it's about suicide rates among young gays, it's about Americans having fulfillment and love in their lives -- it shouldn't be about ideology." Quote: Jim K
You're not encouraging idealogy. Yeah right! You don't care about the children. You want to exposed them to everything and anything possible. I believe you welcome indoctrination of all children into the alternative lifestyle. You encourage the children to go beyond what is appropriate for them. You are not advocating protecting our children. YOU ADVOCATE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR CHILDREN!
Looking for some truth? Here's one for you... Your entitled to your OWN opinions... but not your OWN FACTS. Get the facts straight!
"Your entitled to your OWN opinions... but not your OWN FACTS. Get the facts straight! " (Anonymous)
BRAVO, Anonymous!
What possible facts could you be referencing?
The fact that abstinence-only education has a proven rate of failure, perhaps?
You know what I consider to be of the utmost importance when it comes to the "health and wellbeing of our children"? The ability to make healthy decisions, and that requires a healthy education, not just "shut up and don't think about it."
JimK said...
Wow, and to think I didn't even know these comments were here. I almost missed all the fun.
Well, Anonymous, I guess you told us what you think. Mm, that's pretty easy to deal with, thanks.
JimK
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Q: A data structure for strings allowing efficient extraction of blocks? I am searching for dual use arrays (if there are any !)
for example
obj[1] = "Tea";
obj[2] = "Coffee";
obj[3] = "Cola";

The array should be accessible in such a way that no matter what the length of each string in the array is, the result should be pirnted out as
obj(5)(1) = "TeaCo"
obj(5)(2) = "ffeeC"
obj(5)(2) = "ola"

I know that we could write a code that loops through array and print out results as above, but is there a data structure that can directly do that ?

A: It seems like your queries have the form

If the input were split into blocks of size k, what would the rth block be?

Let's call a query of this sort a block-query(k, r).
You can support these queries in time O(k + log n), where n is the number of distinct strings, by using an augmented balanced binary tree. Annotate each node in the tree with the total number of characters in its left and right subtrees and also the number of strings in its left and right subtrees (in other words, make a variation of an order statistic tree). Additionally, thread a doubly-linked list through the nodes so that it's possible to navigate from any node to its successor in time O(1).
To insert or update a value at index i, search for the node corresponding to position i and either insert a new value right before it or update its contents.
To perform a block-query(k, r), search for the character at index kr by using the augmentation. This will take time O(log n). Then, until k characters have been read, keep reading characters from the current node, traversing to the next node by following the linked list if necessary. This will take time O(k) total, and probably a lot less if the average number of characters in a node is low.
Hope this helps!

A: "Is there a data structure that can directly do that?"
Yes. It's a character array, also known as a string.
If your string is "TeaCoffeeCola", then (in Java), string.substring(0,5) is "TeaCo". string.substring(5,5) is "ffeeC". And so on.
Regardless of the language you are using, you can easily write a function for yourself which extracts a range of characters from a string. That is all you need.

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Q: Delete files from all subdirectories keeping folder structure except for one subdirectory I'm trying to remove all files from all subdirectories, while keep the structure of the folders, but excluding the removal of files from the month of October 2019 in each subdirectory ⇒ root_dir\*\2019\October\
The directory structure looks like this:

C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder
├───Directory1
│   ├───2018
│   │   ├───April
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───August
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───February
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───January
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───July
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───June
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───March
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───May
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   ├───October
│   │   │   └───Error
│   │   └───September
│   │       └───Error
│   └───2019
│       ├───April
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───August
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───February
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───January
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───July
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───June
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───March
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───May
│       │   └───Error
│       ├───October
│       │   └───Error
│       └───September
│           └───Error
└───Directory2
    ├───2018
    │   ├───April
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───August
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───February
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───January
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───July
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───June
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───March
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───May
    │   │   └───Error
    │   ├───October
    │   │   └───Error
    │   └───September
    │       └───Error
    └───2019
        ├───April
        │   └───Error
        ├───August
        │   └───Error
        ├───February
        │   └───Error
        ├───January
        │   └───Error
        ├───July
        │   └───Error
        ├───June
        │   └───Error
        ├───March
        │   └───Error
        ├───May
        │   └───Error
        ├───October
        │   └───Error
        └───September
            └───Error

From Microsoft PowerShell docs I should be able to wildcard the exclude path. I've tried a few variations but here is where I'm currently at:
$root     = 'C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder'
$excludes = 'C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder\*\2019\October\'

Get-ChildItem $root -Directory -Exclude $excludes | ForEach-Object {
    Get-ChildItem $_.FullName -File -Recurse -Force | Remove-Item -Force
}

The above works except its still removing files from C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder\Directory1\2019\October\* and C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder\Directory2\2019\October\*
I've tried specifying .\2019\October\*.* but that doesn't seem to work either.

A: I suggest a different approach:
$root     = 'C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder'
$excludes = '*\2019\October\*'

Get-ChildItem $root -File -Recurse |
  Where-Object FullName -notlike $excludes |
    Remove-Item -Force -WhatIf

-WhatIf previews the removal operation; remove it to perform actual removal.
For simplicity, all files in the subtree are enumerated, and then filtered out by whether their full paths contain \2019\October\ path components.

As for what you tried:

$excludes = 'C:\Users\User1\Documents\MyFolder\*\2019\October\'

The -Exclude parameter only supports file name patterns, not full paths - though there is a pending feature request on GitHub to add support for paths.
Also, using Get-ChildItem -Exclude without -Recurse doesn't work the way one would expect: the exclusion is then applied to the input path only - see this GitHub issue.


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The UP Companies Make Strategic Leadership Transitions
davidc@ccr-mag.com June 7, 2022
The UP Companies (UPCO) is pleased to announce the recent transition of President Michael B. Kennedy to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Vice President and Partner Brian W. Arnold to the role of President.
As CEO, Kennedy will continue to focus on critical business development opportunities, key stakeholder relationships, corporate financial strategies, community involvement initiatives and strategic planning. As President, Arnold will work directly with the UPCO leadership team and the recently promoted Vice President of Operations Steve Grass to implement best-of-class operational processes and initiatives across all businesses (Power UP Electrical Contractors, Square UP Builders and Hustle UP Laborers) to enhance internal efficiencies and external deliverables.
Senior Vice President and Partner Gerhard Glassl will take on increased responsibilities related to electrical material procurement, warehouse and supply operations, and prefabrication enhancements as well as taking a direct Project Executive role on several key electrical projects.
The construction industry has faced unique and unprecedented challenges over the last two years, including the pandemic, disruptions to the supply chain, material price escalations, labor shortages and general economic uncertainty. These issues have impacted not only how firms approach new projects but how to run competitive and profitable operations.
"We started The UP Companies during a recession. The structure and concept of our family of companies was created to be uniquely positioned to provide the best value to our customers – a combination of price, quality, safety and innovation," said Arnold. "After a decade of success, it is time to take our value proposition to the next level."
In 2018, UPCO expanded its line of services and established Hustle UP, LLC to meet the increasing need from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors for general labor, site maintenance, and selective demo services. And in 2019, UPCO broadened its geographic reach by opening a regional office in Kansas City as their client base continued to expand west.
UPCO currently employs more than 450 people between its St. Louis and Kansas City offices and is focused on stability and operational excellence in its core businesses while forecasting selective growth in its Kansas City operation as it continues to expand UPCO's brand recognition and reputation in the region.
"The growth and geographic expansion of all our operating companies has created an even greater need to focus on new cross-company integrative strategies at levels within our organization," said Arnold. "We're concentrating our efforts on the further advancement of the UPCO brand and shared best practices and technologies between all companies in both the office and field, all while making good on our Core Focus, staying committed to our Core Values, and continuing to look UP in both the good times and the challenging times."
Over the past several years, UPCO has been part of many iconic and important projects across the St. Louis and Kansas City regions, including:
Expo at Forest Park – Power UP & Square UP
Hotel St. Louis – Power UP & Square UP
Kiener Plaza Redevelopment – Power UP
Kansas City International Airport New Terminal – Square UP
St. Louis CITY SC New Stadium Seating – Square UP
BJC West County Hospital – Square UP & Hustle UP
St. Luke's Hospital Renovations, Kansas City – Square UP
Saint Louis University Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Building – Power UP
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital – Square UP
Everly on the Loop – Power UP
Tin Roof Kansas City – Power UP
"People and process are two of our greatest assets. Being good stewards of the opportunities, we have been given demands that we operate at best-of-class levels of efficiency. It requires us to have systems and processes that enable us to predict, and that we continue to create opportunities for people to develop and maximize their talents," said Kennedy. "This transition solidifies our commitment to the UPCO brand, our customers, the communities we serve, and all of our current and future team members who entrust us with their time and talent."
About The UP Companies
Headquartered in St. Louis with a full-service regional office in Kansas City, The UP Companies (UPCO) is one of the Midwest's largest full-service sub-contracting companies offering fully integrated solutions for general contractors, owners and facilities management professionals. For a decade, UPCO has focused on its mission of Building UP Communities Through Innovation, Diversity, and Integrity, providing superior design and contracting services through each of its distinct operating companies— Power UP Electrical Contractors, Square UP Builders and Hustle UP Laborers. Power UP is one of the region's largest minority-owned, full-service electrical contractors and a leader in electrical and technology systems design, construction, installation and maintenance serving the commercial, residential, industrial and institutional marketplaces. Square UP is one of the region's largest full-service carpentry contractors specializing in high-quality rough and finish carpentry and drywall services for the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional and healthcare markets. Hustle UP is a certified minority-owned business offering general labor, selective demolition, general clean up, site maintenance and final cleaning services. UPCO delivers a highly diverse and extremely productive union workforce that is fit tested, safety-trained and lives up to The UP Companies' reputation of ensuring a timely and successful completion of construction projects. For more information, visit www.theupcompanies.com or call 314-865-3888.


BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech instructor and local artist Ben Pines is currently exhibiting water-themed artwork at the City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) Service Center. The opening reception was held on Monday, October 29.
Pines holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Indiana University and teaches non-credit art classes through Ivy Tech's Center for Lifelong Learning. Pines also works at Pygmalion's Art Supplies and teaches private drawing and painting lessons. His paintings have been exhibited in Indiana, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Ivy Tech is currently exhibiting two of his paintings on the main campus through its Art On Long-Term Loan program.
Ivy Tech's Center for Lifelong Learning (ivytech.edu/cll) offers many non-credit classes in the visual arts including drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, metal & glass, photography, and more. Ivy Tech also offers an associate of fine arts program and information can be found at ivytech.edu/fine-arts.
For more information about Ben Pines artwork, visit benpines.com.


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Gothic Passages
Racial Ambiguity and the American Gothic
186 pp, references, index
eBook, 120 day ownership:
Poe in His Own Time
Hawthorne in His Own Time
"Gothic Passages promises to shed new light onto studies of the gothic in American literature and is a valuable contribution to current investigations of passing and racial authenticity."—Laura Browder, author of Slippery Characters: Ethnic Impersonation and American Identities
This groundbreaking study analyzes the development of American gothic literature alongside nineteenth-century discourses of passing and racial ambiguity.
By bringing together these areas of analysis, Justin Edwards considers the following questions. How are the categories of "race" and the rhetoric of racial difference tied to the language of gothicism? What can these discursive ties tell us about a range of social boundaries—gender, sexuality, class, race, etc.—during the nineteenth century? What can the construction and destabilization of these social boundaries tell us about the development of the U.S. gothic?
The sources used to address these questions are diverse, often literary and historical, fluidly moving between "representation" and "reality." Works of gothic literature by Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Frances Harper, and Charles Chesnutt, among others, are placed in the contexts of nineteenth-century racial "science" and contemporary discourses about the formation of identity. Edwards then examines how nineteenth-century writers gothicized biracial and passing figures in order to frame them within the rubric of a "demonization of difference." By charting such depictions in literature and popular science, he focuses on an obsession in antebellum and postbellum America over the threat of collapsing racial identities—threats that resonated strongly with fears of the transgression of the boundaries of sexuality and the social anxiety concerning the instabilities of gender, class, ethnicity, and nationality.
Gothic Passages not only builds upon the work of Americanists who uncover an underlying racial element in U.S. gothic literature but also sheds new light on the pervasiveness of gothic discourse in nineteenth-century representations of passing from both sides of the color line. This fascinating book will be of interest to scholars of American literature, cultural studies, and African American studies.


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Substitute for Black Mustard Seeds
Whether you love Indian cuisine or enjoy a spicy tone in your cooking, you can't overemphasize the usefulness of black mustard seeds. They're strong-flavored and versatile, so they work in a wide array of dishes and recipes. But you can't always have them around, and sometimes you may run out. Or, in some cases, you may need an effect that's not precisely it but somewhat close.
Whatever the case, finding a substitute for black mustard seeds isn't impossible. As you scroll, you'll read how this spice came to be such a renowned ingredient in many cuisines. And you'll also understand why these suggestions can take place when you need them.
What are Black Mustard Seeds?
Mustard seeds, in general, come from the mustard plant, and their tiny sizes measure from one to two millimeters. They're found in different regions, and the plants come in three types. The white mustard seeds are the most popular and are used in the yellow mixture you squirt from dispenser bottles at burger joints. The brown mustard seeds are most popular in Indian cuisine- a reason why they're also called Indian mustard seeds. But of all the three, the black mustard seeds are the most intensely flavored.
The black mustard plant is commonly grown in Asia, North Africa, and Europe for its aromatic seeds. The seed color is primarily dark brown-sometimes with red hues- and is grounded to make a stand-alone spice. But some recipes like hot ghee use them whole, where they pop and contribute a somewhat nutty flavor. But overall, black mustard seeds are characterized by a pungent, spicy flavor and an intense aroma, but milder than most mustard seeds.
Black Mustard Seeds in Recipes
Like other types, black mustard seeds are many used as a flavoring. But with them, you get a more robust spicy and savory flavor. They're usually toasted first before being added to a dish. And though black mustard seeds aren't as aromatic as their yellow or brown cousins, they still impart a strong fragrance. As such, they make a perfect inclusion in dishes that thrive on hotness.
Black mustard seeds can be added to any wet dish available. They're also an excellent option for fusing a bit of spice into beverages. You can also use them in dry recipes, though they'll have to be grounded first. When pulverized, the ingredient can be added to baked goods for an extra ting. And they work great when combined with other ingredients to make a seasoning or spice mix.
Black mustard seeds are a common flavoring in Indian recipes. You'll also find them in many dishes from numerous other cuisines, some of which include;
Dry rubs
Spiced vegetables
Indian Potatoes
Fillings and stuffings
Savory quinoa
Steamed shrimp
Green mango mustard kashundi
Pan-seared steak
Gravalax
Tofu stir-fry
Spiced chicken thighs
Kadukusaadam
Sautéed vegetables
Pan-seared halibut
Carrot kanji
Dahi toast
Mustard chicken
Cheese and mustard seeds biscuits
Chicken vindaloo
Buttery mash
Cucumber Raita
Chili prawns
Dal Tadka
Baked aloo gobi
Beef chili flash fry
Crisp fried chicken
Poha potatoes
Substitutes for Black Mustard Seeds
Imagine that you've pulled out the list for Easy Bombay Potatoes and are getting ready to jump at it. And you've confidently started on the cooking, only to realize your spice jar is missing some black mustard seeds. Or perhaps you do have some but feel its hotness may be too much for you. In these and many other scenarios, any of the substitutes below will easily replace black mustard seeds.
Both seeds are from the same family, so they share a similar flavor profile. And though there's a third member- the yellow mustard- brown mustard seeds share the closest resemblance in this situation. Their brownish color is also close to the dark brown shade of black mustard seeds, which works in places where appearance is essential.
But note that brown mustard seeds aren't as spicy as their black counterpart. And if you're toasting or frying them for a recipe, the seeds' heat will be reduced a bit. So the best way is to use more of it to replace black mustard seeds. So, swap with equal amounts of brown mustard seeds, but add an extra half to compensate for the heat difference.
Black mustard seeds are established as a powerfully hot spice, even above their relatives. So in cases where this factor is what you seek, horseradish makes the best alternative. It's a distant relative of the black mustard plant, having come from the same family. And, you can easily find it around you, so it's a convenient substitute for spiciness.
While horseradish is an ideal equal substitute for black mustard seeds, it works best in spicy recipes. The reason is that horseradish has a hotter flavor profile, so it'll contribute more spiciness. If you're using it as a quick-fix substitute, it's best to do so in lower quantities. And you can choose the ground option or go for prepared horseradish, a mixture of the fresh ingredient with vinegar.
White Mustard Seeds
Though this substitute is another close relative of the black mustard, its seeds have the mildest heat and flavor. But because they're so easy to find, white mustards make an ideal alternative in times of need. They're larger seeds, though, so note this when popping them in soups and curries. And they're already a popular ingredient in American and European cuisines; you'd remember them on your hot dogs and burgers.
Of course, the mixture you see in jars around you is a combination of white mustard seeds and turmeric, hence the yellow color. But alone, they can take the place of black mustard seeds. But you'll need to use more of it since its flavor is milder. As such, double the amount of black mustard seeds required in the recipe.
Wasabi Powder
Another ingredient that shares the black mustard seeds' hotness is wasabi powder. This spice is synonymous with Asian dishes, and you've seen it tons of times feature on sushi and other Japanese recipes. Wasabi powder also tends to contain dry mustard, so it's one way to add a familiar flavor along with hotness to your dish.
But wasabi powder is extremely hot, even more than black mustard seeds. As such, you'll need only small amounts to replace it in recipes. It's also advised only to consider wasabi powder for recipes that thrive on high heat. So, when using it to replace black mustard seeds, start in small quantities, then work your way up to taste.
Though it may sound like a rare ingredient, mustard oil is derived directly from mustard seeds. It's also a commonly used additive in vegetable dishes and salads and can replace black mustard seeds in such cases. Plus, mustard oil is regular in Indian recipes and adds about the same amount of spiciness to foods as black mustard seeds. They can be swapped at equal ratios in such dishes without compromising the flavor or heat level.
Can I substitute Nigella seeds for black mustard seeds?
Black mustard seeds are commonly used as a replacement for Nigella seeds in many dishes. So, it's logical that it can replace mustard seeds in some instances as well. But note that Nigella seeds are less spicy compared to black mustard seeds.
What do you use black mustard seeds for?
Apart from being a regular condiment for infusing hotness to dishes, black mustard seeds are also medicinal. Many local remedies employ the spice for joint pains, arthritis, cold, and lung illnesses. Their pain-relieving properties are also helpful for teeth and gums, and they're Richmond minerals like selenium.
How long do black mustard seeds last?
Under proper storage conditions, black mustard seeds will last for about three to four years. And when stored in air-tight containers, the seeds' potency will be significantly retained.
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Many have recognized the super-spicy advantage of black mustard seeds. And now, you also know the many ways to find alternatives for it in your cooking. Its unique hotness and robust flavor aren't as replaceable as you may have worried. And any of these substitutes will give your recipes a similar presence and taste.
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Joint PhD Programme with the University of Copenhagen
The Faculty of Law has established a co-operation with the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen for a PhD programme. The co-operation means that you can complete the three-year PhD programme in close co-operation between the universities. Following a positive evaluation you will be awarded a joint PhD degree from two universities.
The benefits of the co-operation:
Joint PhD degree which is recognised in both Denmark and Iceland.
Attachment to 2 different research and study environments
Increased international contact
Excellent knowledge of the two legal cultures.
Practicalities:
You are enrolled at both the Faculties of Law at the University of Iceland and University of Copenhagen.
The programme is conducted in English and the PhD thesis is submitted in English.
You will generally work for 2 years at the University of Copenhagen and for 1 year at the University of Iceland, but other arrangements are possible.
You are paid by the institution of employment. Salary at the Faculty of Law at the University of Copenhagen please go to: workingconditions.ku.dk. Salary at the Faculty of Law, University of Iceland, contact: Sigríður Svavarsdóttir, Head of Administration, email: sigridurs@hi.is, tel: +354 525 4386.
Appointment procedure:
Once a year the Faculties of Law at the University of Iceland and the University of Copenhagen offer a jointly organised number of PhD scholarships within selected research areas. The advertisements are published on the front page of the PhD school.
Vacant PhD scholarships:
All research projects within the discipline of Legal Science will be considered, however, priority will be given to research projects in EU and international law. The research project must be conducted in English.
Application and all documentation must be uploaded no later than 24 January 2015
PhD administration by Lykke Sennels-Andersen, email: phd@jur.ku.dk or tel: +45 35 32 38 59
Further information and application forms


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Available in color and monochrome version
Available as board level cam or with housing
Very small form factor (board 36 x 36 mm)
High-Speed USB 2.0 interface
High dynamic range (HDR) mode
Excellent low-light performance
Automatic and manual exposure mode
Available with S-, C- and CS-Mount lens holders
External flash synchronization output
Extended temperature range
Open source driver for Linux, MacOS X, Windows
Open API specification
Dokumentationen .pdf Format
O-3000 Data Sheet
O-3000 First Steps
O-3000 User Guide
O-3000 Image Frame Format
O-3000 XML-Command Specification
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User programmable region of interest (ROI). If defined, the camera does only record and transmit the selected area. Due to the reduced image size a higher frame rate can be achieved.
High dynamic range mode (HDR). The camera includes additional logic to increase its dynamic range. This is particularly useful when the illumination in the same scene varies from dark to bright or when the illumination changes over time. This is typically the case in surveillance and monitoring applications where the camera delivers an excellent low-light performance. The output format in HDR mode is 20 bit per pixel.
Horizontal and vertical mirroring modes. The camera is able to flip its image in horizontal and/or vertical direction. This gives the user more freedom for mounting the camera conveniently.
Digital binning mode. In binning mode, the output resolution is reduced by a factor of two in horizontal or in horizontal and vertical mode. Binning reduces noise and leads to a higher SNR. This particularly improves low-light performance.
Pulse width modulation (PWM) outputs. The camera provides two independent PWM outputs which can be used to control an external light source. Alternatively, the two pins can either be used as digital inputs or digital outputs. Note that the corresponding connector is only accessible on the board-level cameras. For further information please contact Stettbacher Signal Processing.
Flash synchronization. A flash synchronization signal can be used to gate a flash light. Note that the corresponding connector is only accessible on the board-level cameras. For further information please contact Stettbacher Signal Processing.
Synchronized operation of multiple cameras. The camera provides an additional connector for synchronization inputs and outputs. This feature can be used for example to implement a stereo camera or for 3d measurements. Please contact Stettbacher Signal Processing if you plan to use this feature.
Open API Specification. The complete application programming interface (API) of the camera is freely available. This allows the user to access the camera from any hardware supporting USB 2.0. Please see the website for more information.
By using the open API specification the user is able to write his own efficient camera interface for every hardware with and without operating system. The user does not depend on a closed-source driver which would limit the application to some selected hardware platforms. Hence the choice of possible platforms is virtually unlimited.
The open API specification is a key for using the camera in embedded or deeply embedded applications. This is a considerable advantage particularly for price-sensitive applications and for embedded systems with limited performance.
Open Source Driver. For using the camera on PCs or embedded PC platforms, Stettbacher Signal Processing has published the source code of a driver and a demo application. The driver and demo application are available for Linux, MaxOS X and Windows (XP and above). Please see the website for more information.
The open source driver is written in C. It can be re-used for end applications. The driver is available under
the LGPL license. There is no charge for using the driver.
The open source demo application is written in Java. It is available under the GPL license.
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Elections for The Woodlands Township Board of Directors are held in November, as necessary. Each office carries a two-year term and all positions are elected at large by voters in The Woodlands Township in both Montgomery County and Harris County. To vote in a Township election, you must be a registered voter in the county of your residence and a resident of The Woodlands Township. Please view the election link in the green menu on the left.
The Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations elections are held in February of each year.
In addition to the Township Board of Directors, voters in The Woodlands elect representatives to a variety of districts, agencies and governmental entities with jurisdiction in our community. These elections may be for federal, state and local (MUDs, College District, etc.) officials or measures. General elections are held on May and November Uniform Election Dates. Schedules for primaries and special elections follow a separate process. Check with your County Election Office or the entity calling the election for more details. The links below are provided as a courtesy to The Woodlands voters.
Campaign material distribution at Township facilities is prohibited under the larger umbrella of solicitation. In addition, the Township's election policy states that the Township cannot and does not, directly or indirectly, endorse, promote or support, through in-kind services or otherwise, any specific candidate forum, candidate information exchange or similar activities through the use of Township resources.
In 2012, the Board held extensive discussion on distribution of campaign materials at Township facilities, including the Town Hall. In the end, Directors felt that signage and distribution of campaign materials at the Township's facility should not be allowed unless the facility was designated as a polling location.
The Board did create an exception for Village Associations in the Meeting Room Policy to allow certain forum or debate activity within the confines of their meeting room, provided certain conditions are met (e.g. all candidates or both sides of an issue are invited, no campaign activity outside of the room), but no other provisions for campaign-related activity were made.


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Q: How to avoid repeating a field value in access query result I have the below tables in my DB.
Orders:
OrderNo.........ItemNo........OrderQty

1000________10_________10

2000________20_________10

VendorPO:
OrderNo.........ItemNo........VendorPO........POQty

1000________10_________100__________5

2000________20_________100__________7

2000________20_________200__________3

And I used this Query:
SELECT Order.OrderNo, Order.ItemNo, Order.OrderQty, VendorPO.VendorPO, VendorPO.POQty
FROM [Order]
INNER JOIN VendorPO ON (Order.ItemNo = VendorPO.ItemNo)
AND (Order.OrderNo = VendorPO.OrderNo);

With these results:
Query Result
OrderNo.........ItemNo........OrderQty........VendorPO........POQty
1000________10__________10_________100__________5

2000________20__________10_________100__________7

2000________20__________10_________200__________3

I want to avoid repetition of the quantity in the query result, where Item quantity 10 is repeated twice against two PO reference with POQty 3 and 7.
I appreciate your support on finding a way to avoid order quantity repetition.


text:
New Jersey is poised to welcome marriage equality
Today, Judge Mary Jacobson of the Mercer County Superior Court in New Jersey ruled that starting October 21, same-sex couples in the state can legally marry. The ruling was made in the case of an emergency request brought by Garden State Equality and six same-sex couples and their families, saying that the state of New Jersey is preventing same-sex couples from receiving the same protections as straight married couples.
"Ruling the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" unconstitutional has clearly demonstrated that civil unions are inferior to marriage, and that rule is being applied in the state of New Jersey," said Omar Sharif Jr., GLAAD's National Spokesperson. "A majority of New Jersey residents, just like a majority of people nationwide want marriage equality and today's ruling by Judge Johnson can now allow love and commitment win in New Jersey."
Gov. Christie's administration, which has been opposed to marriage equality, has not yet commented on whether they will appeal the decision.
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