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The Kelo Eminent Domain Supreme Court Case
by Eric Lumpkins June 14, 2018 0 comment
In 1997, Susette Kelo bought and fixed up a little pink house that overlooked the water. The neighborhood she was in, Fort Trumbull, was a tight knit and vibrant community that had been around for quite some time. Mrs. Kelo's neighbors, the Dery family who lived up the street, had lived in Fort Trumbull since 1895.
In 1998, Pfizer, a large pharmaceutical corporation, constructed a plant next to Fort Trumbull. The city of New London, CT, where Mrs. Kelo lived, determined that someone else could use the land that was Fort Trumbull better than the current residents. In the name of economic development, job creation, and tax revenue, the city thought it appropriate to use eminent domain to take the entire neighborhood for the private development of Pfizer.
The "takings clause" in the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution states that "private property shall not be taken for public use, without just compensation." Traditionally this public use justification for eminent domain had included schools, highways, public train systems, and other public use projects.
Susette Kelo's lawsuit against the city of New London would end up reaching the US Supreme Court, where the Court in 2005, in a ruling that sparked outrage and controversy across America, held that economic development for a private company was a "public use" under the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution. This set a dangerous precedent in which eminent domain could be used for private development and be justified by tax revenue and job creation.
The case, in which the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 against Kelo, led to enormous outrage. Never before had a Supreme Court decision received such backlash from the public. This backlash and controversy resulted in 8 state supreme courts and 43 state legislatures strengthening protections for property rights and reducing the powers of eminent domain. The controversy helped educate the public about eminent domain abuse. And in the first five years since the Kelo decision, grassroots activists beat 44 projects that sought to abuse eminent domain for private development.
Interestingly, Pfizer's plans for development in Fort Trumbull never ended up taking place. Where Susette Kelo and her neighbors used to live now sit empty and vacant lots. This absence of construction came after the city spent nearly $80 million in taxpayer money. Susette Kelo's famous little pink house was preserved and moved to a new location located in downtown New London, which you can visit. You can also watch the movie Little Pink House in select cities and theaters.
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Tom Rose is a freelance journalist specializing in outdoor, adventure and motor sports stories. His work has appeared in Rider Magazine, Florida Wildlife, Outdoor Adventures, Motorcycle Classics and many other national and regional publications. Tom has been an active member of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway for 4 years and a regular contributor to the Byway Facebook page.
The little town of Astor is located north of Orlando, between Silver Springs and Daytona Beach along Highway 40 on the St Johns River and Lake George. I consider it to be the gateway to many of the "Wild & Woolly" locations along the St. Johns River. There are plenty of campsites, RV parks and rental cabins available. From a short overnighter to a "winter snowbird safari", there are plenty of options for everyone. If you own a boat you can quickly find yourself in the middle of nowhere.
Chris was born in Tennessee, and spent most of his childhood in Arkansas. Chris now works as the Recreation Coordinator for the Florida Forest Service's Bunnell District. He is an outdoor educator, wild-land firefighter, avid sportsman, and accomplished nature photographer. Chris leads guided nature photography classes, and provides programs to various conservation organizations.
Where are you most likely to see a Black Bear in Florida? The Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway runs right through the middle of the Ocala National Forest. The Ocala National Forest is home to more bears than any other area in the state of Florida. The Forest has approximately 1200 bears living in and around it. I have been fortunate with my job to encounter a great number of bears over the years. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to find where the bears are.
Many of the Forest roads cut off of SR19 and SR40. They are dirt roads and are easy to access. The roads are identifiable by a brown sign with numbers. The best times to travel these roads are very early in the morning and just before dark. The bears are most active during these times. However, in the fall when they are eating constantly to store up for the cooler days ahead, you can spot them at all times of the day and night.
Cathy Speidel Connolly works for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in the Bear Management Program. Cathy also act as Secretary for the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway CME, and is a longtime member and volunteer for Defenders of Wildlife. Cathy loves wildlife photography and one of her photographs appeared in the Florida Wildlife Magazine. Her Florida Alligator photo appears in the large FBBSB brochure.
As a resident and river tour operator on the Black Bear Scenic Byway, it would only go without saying that I think the St. Johns River is the jewel of the area. Steeped in Florida's history, the river played an important role in the early development of Florida, and was the home to a large community of pre- Columbian Indians.
I always reflect on the history when the early European settlers came to the Astor area, predating the pilgrims, and what it must have been like in the mid 1500's living in an untamed wilderness like the St. Johns. I can only imagine the early French and Spanish settlers meeting up with the Timucua and learning the region from them and their culture. Next there were the American settlers forging their lives out of a real hostile area, with yellow fever, the Seminoles and isolation. Then the steamboats arrived bringing them goods and winter visitors which must made them feel closer to the civilized world.
These thoughts are always the opening of my narration on my tours.
This facility, known to locals as "The Settlement," is one of our favorite spots along the extraordinary Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. The Settlement embodies recreation and history, two of the seven intrinsic resources which every Florida scenic byway must have. Shortly after moving to Florida in the 80's, we attended a festival there and fell in love with the place, became members and volunteers, and have enjoyed many good times since then.
The creative arts part of the formal name refers to the old-timely crafts taught and exhibited there, including blacksmith, model railroading, wheelwright, potting, quilting, weaving, candle making, rushing and caning chairs, and many others. When there's not a formal class for these disciplines, there is often a group of folks practicing the craft. They offer many programs for kids and adults as part of their educational mission and school children arrive in buses to learn about the old fashioned way of living.
Beth & Tony have been members of the volunteer group that manages the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway for six years. They helped in the drafting of the FBBSB Corridor Management Plan, which led to the state designation of the Byway as a Florida Scenic Byway 2008. They also helped with the application that led to the federal designation as a National Scenic Byway in 2009.
Here are a few memories and pointers from my experience kayaking the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway: Juniper Springs: a great spring head w/ the ONF amenities, the historic spring pump house, so beautiful to sunbathe or swim here. There's a long boardwalk to traverse to put in the kayak/canoe. I do love this challenging and beautiful run. It has a variety of narrow winding passages and wider ones with sandbars and high banks as well. There is little downed tree removal so it is more challenging in a canoe to twist and turn around these potential natural obstacles. I've seen deer and alligator along the way- that is when the arguing couples aren't too loud to scare them off. This trip can challenge a couple's patience and relationship – be warned!
Kristee Booth has an undergraduate degree in Biology from WVU; MS degree in Ecology from FIT. She has been actively involved with the byway since its inception, and is a current CME member. Kristee feels Florida and the FBBSB has as much beauty, history and adventure to offer as anywhere in the world.
There are so many great options for exploration of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway that it is difficult to zero in on just one. However, a favorite stands out. That would be just about any Byway motorcycle ride that includes a crossing of the St. Johns River on the historic Ft. Gates Ferry. The Ft. Gates Ferry began operating almost 200 years ago to facilitate the river crossings of U.S. Army troops during the Seminole War. Originally the ferry operated manually by a cable/winch system. It evolved over the years to the present operation which was set up in 1946, consisting of a barge capable of transporting 2 cars, up to 20 motorcycles and numerous bicycle and foot passengers. The power comes from a small tug boat (converted sail boat) powered by an Isuzu Diesel engine. It is Florida's oldest continuously operated ferry. It is also the only privately owned and operated ferry in the Florida transportation system.
A good route is to approach the ferry from SR 19 at Salt Springs. It is 7 miles of dirt and gravel on Forest Roads 62 & 29 to the west side ferry landing.
What does hot sand smell like? It's a sweet, somewhat musky, odor that radiates off sand after its baked in 90-degree-plus heat for a few days. It's hard to describe, but I know it when I smell it. To me, it smells like home.
I've spent most of my life in the sands of rural Florida. Even when I visited my maternal grandmother who lived in a town, her house was off a sand street, so the smell stayed in my nostrils during the summer.
Maybe most people aren't sensitive to that smell. But it kicks off a wave of nostalgia in me. It's like a lot of folks who start thinking of childhood Thanksgiving dinners when they smell turkey in an oven. Hot sand brings to my mind horseback riding, ball playing, livestock tending and sundry other activities in the heat.
After spending most of my life in the Florida scrub, my senses respond differently than those of most people.


Musgrave Angus is a practical working farm-operation located in Pike County Illinois, legendary for white tail deer, outdoor recreation, and beautiful rolling landscape. Pike County is located on the highlands between the Illinois river on the eastern border, and the Mississippi river on the west. The county has a total area of 849 square miles, of which 831 square miles is land and 18 square miles is water, making it the second largest county in Illinois. This provides a great environment to raise livestock and at one time Pike County was the hog capital of the world. Since its founding in 1821, Pike County still remains a rural farming community with a population of merely 16,000.
Since 1961, Musgrave Angus has been breeding and selecting cattle that work in the "fescue" grass environment; perform and breed under the stress of a humid climate. We believe that good cattle start from the ground up and have always been critical on fleshing ability, structure and phenotype. Today you can find our genetics working around the world in both purebred and commercial sectors of the industry. As we face swings in the cattle industry our focus remains the same in producing a superior product that can improve our customers' bottom line.


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Accept some things as inevitable and deal with them. There are factors you can not influence. However, to relax in a situation where nothing depends on you, it is not always possible. His own powerlessness and the state of uncertainty make me nervous and worry. Do the following: make peace with what may happen in advance and release the situation. If you're ready for the worst case, then just be happy when circumstances will be different.
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Work on self-esteem. It happens that the person experiences literally for any reason, because they do not believe in their own strength. If you don't trust yourself, you can not help techniques to combat anxiety. Think about your own merits, accept yourself the way you are, find your strengths and focus less on the faults.
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Starting in May, Indiana began sending $125 payments to all residents regardless of income. According to The Indianapolis Star, this is part of the state's Automatic Taxpayer Refund Act.
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American Gunfight: The Plot to Kill Harry Truman--and the Shoot-out that Stopped It
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I, Sniper
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The Master Sniper
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Since 1999, the FRC has offered the NAMI Family-to-Family educational program for family, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. This program is designed to support the coping and problem-solving abilities of those closest to an individual living with a mental health condition. This 11-week program is offered twice annually, once every spring and fall. Please contact the FRC to register for an upcoming program.
The FRC also facilitates 4 peer-led support groups. Two groups, for people with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, are offered in conjunction with the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. The other two support groups are for family members of someone with mental illness or addiction. The first is open to family and friends, with the second one for partners/spouses only. Please see our poster for full details on the mood disorders and family support groups; and our flyer for more information on the partner/spousal group.
For more information, including hours, please call 613.544.2886 (toll-free: 1.866.616.6005) or email frc@amhs-kfla.ca. You're welcome to visit the Family Resource Centre 385 Princess Street in Kingston or download the FRC Brochure for more details.
For information about upcoming FRC support groups, training opportunities and events, view our calendar.
The Family Resource Centre publishes a monthly newsletter with information on evidence-based mental health and addictions research as well as local support groups and opportunities for people with mental illness and addiction and their loved ones. You can download recent issues of the newsletter below, or write to frc@amhs-kfla.ca to receive the newsletter by email.


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Action for Children and an audience of 200 million!
We've said it before and we'll say it again: Animation has the power to reach people and tell stories like no other medium.
It's estimated that when Action for Children launched their "I'm an Activist" campaign at Glastonbury Festival earlier this summer, the animation we created for them reached an audience of more than 200 million.
Let's say that again. Two hundred million.
Granted, those figures received a fairly hefty boost by the BBC's coverage of the event, in which the animation could be seen playing on the site's big screens, including behind the world famous Pyramid Stage. But what a fantastic result for this fantastic charity.
There are 1.5 million disadvantaged children in Britain, and the work of Action for Children is vital in making them safer and more secure. We were delighted when our friends at Neon Creative asked for our help in producing an animation for this truly life-changing charity.
The campaign focused on Harry, who was adopted at six years old, after a very difficult start in life. Now a happy, healthy 13-year-old, Harry and his family decided to embark on a 12-week adventure around the UK in a yacht to raise money and awareness for AfC.
The animation tells Harry and his family's story, and links it to AfC, their donors, their volunteers and all the good work they do. After the event it was featured in Design Week's Inspiration section, too.
Dana Robertson, creative director and founder of Neon, says: "The final animation is sensitively handled, emotive and indeed magical – which will help Action for Children give the magic of childhood to hundreds of disadvantaged kids across the UK."
We wish Harry and his family the best of luck on their travels, and hope our animation continues to inspire support for the incredible work of Action for Children.
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Ridaught: Let the trash talking begin
Mike Ridaught, Staff Reports
Let the trash talking begin.
This weekend the NFL playoffs will start.
I'm not sure what your office is like, but two of our Mainstreet Daily News staff (myself and publisher J.C. Derrick) are Cowboys fans, while C.J. Gish (associate editor) is a 49ers fan.
Dallas hosts San Francisco at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday in the NFL Wild Card Round.
The Cowboys, the NFC East champions, are loaded on offense with Dak Prescott at quarterback, Ezekiel Elliot at running back, and explosive receivers in CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper.
But could San Francisco, a three-point underdog, take advantage of a huge Dallas weakness?
Meanwhile, news reporter Suzette Cook is a Buffalo Bills fan.
She was raised 20 miles from Orchard Park Stadium, on a red potato farm.
The Bills will host the New England Patriots on Saturday night at 8:15 p.m. The weather will be in the single digits, which has caused the price of a ticket to the game to drop.
Buffalo is a 4.5 favorite at home. However, the Patriots could pull the upset.
And what about the defending Super Bowl champions?
There are Tampa Bay Bucs fans scattered throughout the state, and likely even more jumped on the bandwagon after Tom Brady and company won last year's Super Bowl against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Tampa Bay won a franchise-record 13 games this year and secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The Bucs will host the Philadelphia Eagles—who just got blown out by the Cowboys—at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Expectations are high. Can the Bucs handle the playoff pressure and repeat?
Speaking of repeats, the Chiefs are back in the postseason and looking to make it to their third straight Super Bowl. The AFC West champions will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday night.
The odds-on favorite Packers, the NFC's No. 1 overall seed, and the Chiefs, open the playoffs as favorites to win Super Bowl 56.
Mainstreet Daily News correspondents Marty Pallman and Ashtyn Brown pull for the Jaguars, but we won't go there. We also have an Atlanta Falcons fan in correspondent Camille Broadway, but we won't go there either.
Here is a schedule and projection for the entire 2022 NFL playoffs.
Enjoy the games!
Mike Ridaught
Mike Ridaught is sports director for Mainstreet Daily News. Mike hosts a weekly high school sports show at Sonic Drive-In and does play-by-play for a Game-of-the Week on 106.9 FM "I Am Country." He teaches a play-by-play class at the University of Florida. He is the FCSAA Athletics Webcast Coordinator and serves as PBP announcer and producer for state tournament events. Mike is also founder of The Prep Zone.
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Clermont, Fla. - First-year RHP Jordan Stephan (South Orange, N.J.) tossed a no-hitter with five strikeouts and no walks in her collegiate debut and senior tri-captain Nicole Towner (Erie, Calif.) went 2-for-2 with a home run and five RBIs at the plate to lead the Trinity College Bantams to a season-opening, 8-0 win over the University of Maine-Farmington Beavers in Spring Games Softball action this morning at Hancock Field. Trinity, which lost its second game today, 7-2, against the St. Lawrence University Saints, plays Framingham State and Bethany (W.V.) tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., respectively. Stephan faced the minimum 15 batters over five innings with the lone baserunner reaching on an error before a double play ended the fourth inning.
Trinity took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning when sophomore Samantha Witmer (Drexel Hill, Pa.) singled and classmate Jenna Thomas (Orange, Conn.) doubled before Towner drove both home with a two-out single. Towner belted a three-run homer in the third inning, while both first-year IF Maura Keary (Fairfield, Conn.) and senior tri-captain Courtney Erickson (Everett, Mass.) doubled and scored thanks to three wild pitches and a double steal in the fourth frame. The Bantams ended the game in the fifth inning due to the eight-run mercy rule, when sophomore 1B Gillian Birk (Westport, Conn.) led off with a single and scored on Witmer's third hit of the game. Witmer finished 3-for-3 with two runs and was hit by a pitch, while Thomas finished 2-for-3 at the plate, and sophomore 3B Hannah Zukowski (Burlington, Conn.) reached base safely in three plate appearances with a single and two HBPs. Senior Kailyn Hill took the loss for the Beavers.
In the St. Lawrence game, two early runs gave the Saints a 2-0 lead after one inning, but Trinity tied the score in the top of the third thanks to a single by sophomore Cassidy Schiff (Darien, Conn.) and a two-run blast by Erickson. The game-winning run scored in the bottom of the third on a sacrifice fly by Saint sophomore Skylar Hein and St. Lawrence added three more runs that inning on a two-run single by freshman Lauryn Best and a Bantam throwing error. Schiff doubled in the fifth inning and both Erickson and Zukowski singled in the sixth, the second hits of the game for all three, but Trinity could not push any more runs across and the Saints added one more in the sixth inning. Trinity senior tri-captain Lindsay Pressman (Huntington, N.Y.) yielded six runs in 2.2 innings to take the loss in the circle, while Stephan pitched the last 3.1 innings with six hits allowed, a hit, and six K's.


England continue to be a T.E.A.M. - they aren't reliant on any one star; and every one of the top 6 has now scored a half-century on this tour.
Runs for Knight and Taylor, who between them had scored just 34 in the series prior to today, are especially welcome news.
Kate Cross didn't get off to a great start, but she came back and bowled some good overs later. With the news that Katherine Brunt's injury is tour-ending, Cross is going to have an important role to play now.


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Roger Federer agrees with the oddsmakers that Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be ahead of him in the favorites list to win the US Open, he said yesterday after losing to the Serb in the Cincinnati final.
That's going to be just something I'm going to be working on. I just gotta come up with a lot of energy, and then hopefully I also have a chance after 10 years to do something special again at the Open.
I think it's going to be an interesting US Open. I don't know if it's going to be 16-seed for sure at the Australian Open, but it looks good. I still think this US Open draw, as well, is going to be quite entertaining, and I can't wait for the US Open to come around.
Federer is a 5-time champion but hasn't won in New York since 2008! And he's only been to the final once this decade in 2015.
Nadal won the title last year and Djokovic just took Wimbledon and Cincinnati, and has been the US Open finals five times winning in 2011 and 2015.
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I would agree with that. I'd say that Fed is the 3rd favorite, and DelPo 4th.
Fed is right about that.
But I'm going out on a limb a bit & putting Stan ahead of Delpo.
The big man looked absolutely punch-drunk going down to Goffin the other day…I can't see him making it through 2 weeks.
But I would put Delpo in as a dark horse 'cause you never know, with the luck of the draw & all..Sascha too, if he can get that punk head together & of course I can't wait to see what damage if any Tsitsipas causes.
It would be amazing to see Fed conjure up god mode one more time, but I think there's just too much in his way.
Yeah i think Federers right, its been a number of years since he last won the USO, its the most open GS of the four, no repeat winners in recent years unlike the other 3 GS, however that could also work in his favour where he can go there will less pressure ….
Federer doing his impression of Captain Obvious calling Djoker and Nadal the favorites.
If it's possible for a 20 slam winner to feel pressure, I think there's some pressure on Federer at the USO. He hasn't had a bad summer by any stretch. In fact, he's had a very solid year. But, this recent straight set loss to Novak has to reverberate a little bit. Novak's game is in Federer's head and on some level, I think Federer wants to prove that that changes in his game will work with Novak as well.
I thought Federer played an uncharacteristically poor match against Novak. On the last point, his forehand must have missed the court by 3 to 4 feet. If he plays like he can, I expect that he can get to Novak.
Djoker rocket served, moonballed it, volleyed, sliced, and hit a very hard, flat backhand angle.
Nadal can't do that and serve hard all match. That's why Fed beat Nadal 5 times.
his emotional destruction takes longer to get rid of.
just to say they enjoyed long matches with each other.
Fed is no dropshot hero.
he was easily exhausted by strong serving, flat hard hitters with some volleys & moonballs.
I was a bit shocked at some of Federer's shots. There was one drop shot that sailed wide by several feet. He was just off.
But even playing a judicious schedule, he's 37 and I can see that by the time September comes around, the miles logged take their toll.
Could be that the Australian Open is his best shot to pick up majors at this point.
The idea that His Arrogance can make it past the quarters at the US Open is so preposterous, I don't even know where to begin.
We have to remember he had MP against Anderson. Had he converted that single point, history could be very different now. He would be favorite in semis and finals, even against Djoko who was finding his best form still at that point.
1 single points could have changed the entire course of the season, specially if Novak wins USO and gets closer to #1.
So I still think Fed has 1 more Wimbledon run in him. He will again rest during clay and make an attack on grass. This year he lost 2 matches, but Coric played his best match all year and Anderson was mental wall that day, something we haven't seen him replicate. Its like Fed was unlucky this grass season. Maybe better luck net time.
But agree, USO will be hard to get. First thing for him is a good draw, meaning Novak in Nadal's side. He needs a Nadal like luck at USO to win it this year.
Daniel, his draw is a nightmare.
Just saw FedEx, awful draw.
But lets see what happens in first 3 rounds, sometimes some seeds fall and draws open up. Remember his AO 2017 draw. it looked impossible at first. suddenly Djoko and Murray fell fast and Fed played isa Zverev in QF.
So, as much as at first things look bad, let's see some matches first.
Hard to see Nadal losing early, unless Ferrer decides to play the match of his life in his last USO.
For example, if you take Kyrgios out (and he can lose early specially if lingering some injury), than Fed has a virtually safe bye to QF with only Fognini (if he makes R16) in his way.
Than Djoko (can't see Djoko losing to anyone on his side, just can't) not now with Cincy boost – Zverev / Cilic semis.


Brexit and UK property: here's what you need to know - A.P.W.
With Theresa May having triggered Article 50, Britain is on course to leave the European Union within two years.
The clock is ticking on a final deal.
The final agreement that will be reached with Brussels is still unknown and the level of immigration – a fundamental factor in the supply and demand dynamics of any property market – remains to be seen.
On the day of the referendum in June 2016, markets responded brutally to the uncertainty and the value of the pound dropped dramatically. It has spent the last year in the doldrums and not been able to pick up to previous levels.
This begs a question which our clients ask all the time: what does all this mean for the UK property market?
Fortunately, it's good news for property investors, especially for those overseas – and those who are buying outside of London.
While the pound has weakened against other currencies – a situation which has great visibility to the whole world – what this means for foreign investors is that properties in the UK are simply on sale. When bought using foreign currencies, UK properties are up to 20% more affordable.
With more buying power built into your foreign currency, be it HKD, SGD, AED, USD, you can get more property for less cash.
A knock-on effect of this effective reduction in price for overseas investors has been the rush by overseas buyers to snap up available units. Demand from our expatriate clients has piqued, which suggests overall confidence in the situation at present as well as optimism for the future.
According to the Financial Times, London has born the brunt of house price decline. Hometrack says that Brexit has been "driving down house price growth in the capital, now at its lowest level since May 2013".
Outside of London, however, it's a different story and there is significantly lesser Brexit-led impact on the market.
A major agenda item driving Brexit was of course the issue of immigration, and the pushback from the electorate which this seemed to inspire.
This is unlikely to have an effect on property fundamentals: the demand for property in the UK is already intense and housing supply lags significantly behind demand. According to the UK Parliament: "Estimates put the need for additional housing in England at between 232,000 and 300,000 new units per year, a level not reached since the late 1970s and two to three times the current supply" (www.parliament.uk , January 2017).
What's more, experts believe that Brexit itself will have little impact on immigration anyway – with a fall of only up to 15% in immigration.
With the fall of the pound after the referendum, experts now believe that this has bottomed out and will return to pre-referendum levels. The only way for the pound is up, according to conventional wisdom.
Looking at these figures, we see that in the first five months of 2017 the Pound has strengthened 8.3% against the US dollar and 10% against the Australian Dollar. In monetary terms, this means that if you invested USD100,000 into a UK property, your Dollars would now be worth USD108,300. This means growth of USD8,300 in 5 months, achieved by using a simple technique called currency play.
With the current weakness of the pound, there is great potential for additional future growth here and when the pound recovers to previous levels, these investments will bear real fruit.
All in all, the UK property market is ripe for entry and a variety of factors are playing in the favour of investors.


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Carinascincus metallicus is een hagedis uit de familie skinken (Scincidae). Het is de enige soort uit het monotypische geslacht Niveoscincus.

Naam
De wetenschappelijke naam van de hagedis werd voor het eerst voorgesteld door Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy in 1874. Oorspronkelijk werd de naam Mocoa ocellata gebruikt. De skink behoorde lange tijd tot het niet langer erkende geslacht Niveoscincus en tot de geslachten Leiolopisma, Pseudemoia en Lygosoma. In de literatuur wordt daarom soms een verouderde wetenschappelijke naam gebruikt.

Uiterlijke kenmerken
De maximale lichaamslente bedraagt 6,6 centimeter exclusief de staart. De staart is ongeveer anderhalf keer zo lang als het lichaam. De hagedis heeft een variabele kleur, sommige exemplaren zijn ongevlekt maar de meeste dieren hebben vlekken of strepen over de gehele bovenzijde van het lichaam. De buikzijde is witachitig en is bij veel exemplaren roze tot oranje van kleur, zowel bij mannetjes als vrouwtjes. Aan de keel, borst en onder de staart zijn vaak donkere vlekken aanwezig.

De kop is vrij klein en er is geen duidelijke insnoering te zien bij de nek. De frontopariëtaalschubben zijn versmolten tot een enkele schub. De oogleden zijn beweeglijk, in het onderste ooglid is een klein, doorzichtig venster aanwezig. Op het midden van het lichaam zijn altijd 24 tot 28 schubbenrijen aanwezig. Meestal zijn de bovenste zes hiervan voorzien van opstaande kieltjes.

Verspreiding en habitat

De soort komt endemisch voor in Australië waar ze voorkomt in het zuiden van de staat Victoria, Tasmanië en verschillende eilanden in Straat Bass. De skink is de meest voorkomende hagedis op Tasmanië.

De habitat bestaat uit kustduinen en zowel vochtige als droge bossen en ook in door de mens aangepaste omgevingen is de soort te vinden zoals tuinen. In tuinen en parken zijn de dieren soms in grote aantallen te vinden. De hagedissen schuilen in de strooisellaag, in dichte begroeiing, onder stenen en houtschors.

Door de internationale natuurbeschermingsorganisatie IUCN wordt de skink als 'veilig' beschouwd (Least Concern of LC). Het is de algemeenst voorkomende hagedis van Tasmanië. Veel exemplaren worden gedood door huisdieren zoals honden en katten.

Levenswijze
Carinascincus metallicus is levendbarend; er worden geen eieren afgezet maar de jongen worden gevoed door een placenta en komen levend ter wereld. Het vrouwtje paart met een mannetje in de zomer, ze bewaart het sperma achter in haar lichaam om te overwinteren. Pas in de lente worden de eicellen bevrucht en in de zomer worden de jongen geboren. De lichaamslengte van de juvenielen is ongeveer 2,8 centimeter, exclusief de staart. De skink is volwassen bij een lichaamslengte van ongeveer 4,2 cm.

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Eugongylinae
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You can get a woman emotionally engaged by opening up her emotional side and sharing it with her. Share her hopes, dreams for the future, and values.
In addition, you can talk to her about the FUTURE and build a picture of it with you both together if she brings it up first - Now do this only if you MEAN it - Otherwise you'd be PLAYING with her heart and that's bad Karma.
Take your time, and calibrate her. You can also let her dream about you and your future together without you having to bring it up. This will cause her to invest a lot of emotional energy in you and in her hopes for the relationship.
The more TIME that a woman spends with you, the more TIME ENGAGED she will become. She will be a lot more devoted to someone that she has been with for years than a stranger. Also the more time she spends "winning you over", the more valuable you will be to her. People tend to place a higher value on what they have to work hard for and what they have to pay more for.
The more SOCIAL TIES the both of you share, the higher the value of the relationship to her. When you've met her family, friends, coworkers and you share common friends, and she's met and shares yours, she'll value you MORE.


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Q: Why do I have parenthesis when I print strings plus variables in Python34? The code
print("5 + 2 =", 5+2)

And the result I get is ('5 + 2 =', 7)

A: You don't.  You are using an interpreter for Python 2.
Python 2 output:
Python 2.7.2 (default, Jul 20 2011, 02:32:18)
[GCC 4.2.1 (LLVM, Emscripten 1.5, Empythoned)] on linux2
print("5 + 2 =", 5+2)
('5 + 2 =', 7)

Python 3 output:
Python 3.4.0 (default, Apr 11 2014, 13:05:11)
[GCC 4.8.2] on linux
print("5 + 2 =", 5+2)
5 + 2 = 7


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Japan to host first joint military drill with US, France
23 April 2021, 2:44 am ·2-min read
The exercise, running from May 11 to 17, will be the first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from all three countries
Japan will hold a joint military drill with US and French troops in the country's southwest next month, the defence minister said Friday, as China's actions in regional waters raise concern.
The exercise, running from May 11 to 17, will be the first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from all three countries, the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) said in a statement.
It comes as Tokyo seeks to deepen defence cooperation beyond its key US ally to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness in the East and South China seas.
"France shares the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific," Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi told reporters.
"By strengthening cooperation between Japan, the United States and France, we'd like to further improve the tactics and skills of the Self-Defense Forces in defending remote island territories," he said.
Paris has strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific where it has territories, including the French island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean and French Polynesia in the South Pacific.
The joint drills will be held at the JGSDF's Kirishima training ground and Camp Ainoura in the Kyushu region and include amphibious operation exercises.
Last week, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and US President Joe Biden vowed to stand firm together against China and step up cooperation including on technology.
Japan has long said it feels threatened by China's vast military resources and territorial disputes.
It is particularly concerned by Chinese activity after the Japanese-administered Senkaku islands, which Beijing claims and calls the Diaoyu.
Washington has reiterated in recent months that the US-Japan Security Treaty covers the disputed islands.
China claims the majority of the South China Sea, invoking its so-called nine-dash line to justify what it says are historic rights to the key trade waterway.
Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all contest parts of China's declared territory in the sea.
An international tribunal in The Hague in 2016 invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea in a first-ever ruling, also saying Chinese reclamation activities in the Spratly Islands are illegal. Beijing rejected the decision.
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Looking for a great family break in Dublin city? Treat your loved ones to a relaxing stay in the Belvedere Hotel Dublin offering spacious family rooms and great access to everything Ireland's vibrant capital has to offer.
A family day out that will please all the little children and big children alike. It's a great way to see the city. Buy your hop on hop off ticket at the reception desk and follow the route of all the famous tourist attractions in Dublin. The tour take about 1 hour 45 minutes long with 23 stops along the way all located near Dublin's top tourist attractions. You can hop-off at any time to go visit attractions like Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Zoo or The Book of Kells in Trinity College.
Located in the medieval part of Dublin which is over 1000 years old. Come face to face with the Vikings and learn about life back in Medieval Dublin. Here you can explore the world of a History Hunter and see a Medieval view of a modern city from our Medieval tower. You can even try on old medieval replica clothing and discover the true way life was at back so many years ago. This attraction is suitable for all ages and is sure to interest people from a variety of backgrounds.
Want the perfect family fun activity? Look no further than the Viking Splash Tours, an exciting tour around the main sights of Dublin City – by land and water! Yes the tour bus really does turn into a boat! So make sure to wear your rainproof clothing. Let the Vikings show you the sites and scenes of the capital city from a World War II amphibious bus . Enjoy all this while you giggle away with the all the Viking guides who promise to keep you captivated and engaged during your trip. The tour departs from Stephen Greens North, 7 days per week. They depart every 30 minutes during peak time and 90 minutes during the off-peak season.
The college first opened in 1592 and is widely renowned worldwide for producing prestigious academics. The college gates are open to the public and anyone can take a wander around the grounds of the college. This attraction would particularly interest someone who has an interest in history and architecture. On visiting the college you cannot miss the "Long Room" and the "Book of Kells". The "Long Room" is filled with historical literature and is a fascination to anyone not just history buffs. Arrive early during peak season as this is one of Dublin's top tourist attractions.
Every child loves a trip to the zoo and Dublin Zoo has been voted the No.1 tourist attraction in Dublin for many years. Dublin Zoo covers 28 hectares so make sure you have your good walking shoes on that day if you are planning a visit. Both adults and children will be entertained for a full day at this top tourist attractions. Dublin Zoo is situated in Phoneix Park which sits on 1752 acres. The park is a fabulous family day out. You can have a picnic, watch the wild deer or hire bicycles and cycle at your leisure around the park.


Americans love their pets. According to the American Pet Products Association, pet owners in the U.S. spent more than $58 billion on their cats, dogs, rabbits, horses and other critters in 2014. Of that expenditure, $15.25 billion was for veterinary care and $13.14 billion on related supplies and medications. We can all agree, that's a lot of scratch! But while some pet moms and dads have to pay for routine wellness exams and unexpected vet visits and treatments out of their general household budget, others are thinking ahead. They bought pet insurance, and can rest assured their furry family member's healthcare needs are covered.
Pet insurance helps you pay veterinary bills if your pet suffers and injury or illness. Some plans even chip in on routine medical care, though it's usually most helpful when unexpected accidents strike. Those are the ones that usually require expensive procedures—such as cancer treatments that cost tens of thousands, hip replacements in the neighborhood of $10,000, and ACL repairs that carry fees upwards of $2,500. Any of these would decimate the average American's emergency savings account. However, pet insurance makes these treatments financially possible.
Just like your own healthcare insurance, pet insurance is not free. However, it's likely more affordable than you may think. According to insure.com, you may find basic policies for as little as $10 a month. Policies with broader coverage will carry a higher price tag, of course. According to Insure.com, accident coverage—that would cover your pet's care if it were hit by a car or fell out a window, for example—can be had for $15 a month. Accident and illness policies start around $20 a month. A premium policy, covering a broad range of services as well as reimbursement for various treatments and preventative care, will cost more. It's even possible your employer may offer discounted pet insurance as a supplementary benefit. Ask your company's human resources officer.
Can All Pets Get Health Insurance?
As was the case with human health insurance before the Affordable Care Act, not all pet insurers are going to cover all pets. Plans vary, but some will not apply if your pet is more than 10 years old, is a certain breed (like Great Dane) or species (like horse), or has serious pre-existing conditions. Purchasing pet insurance before your cat or dog needs it is the best way to ensure he or she will be eligible for coverage. Buying a plan while your pet is younger is also a good idea.
As is always the case in life, no two situations are identical. Ask your personal insurance agent to help you select a pet insurance plan that offers the solutions you need at a price you can afford. Your pets—and your wallet—will thank you.
You know that nurturing a positive company culture is good for business. Not only does it help to attract high quality job applicants when you need to fill an open position, it also keeps your current staff engaged in their work. This means fewer absences, greater productivity and less employee turnover. But here's something you may not have known: it can do all of that while still being fun.
Successful companies such as Google—with its nap pods, video games, foosball, and ping-pong tables—have proven it. They're the best in their business, consistently ranking among top places to work and attracting more than 2.5 million job applicants every year. If you'd like to join them, consider these ways to add more fun to your own company's culture.
Office Challenges: Whether you divide employees into random teams or pit departments against each other, competitions and fun challenges are a great way to build team member relationships and give your workers a break from job stress. You can do organize everything from chili cook-offs and track-and-field days to board game tournaments and kickball matches. The best part? Most of these ideas won't cost you a dime.
Daily Fitness Opportunities: According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder, 55 percent of employees consider themselves overweight. Adding daily fitness activities to your company culture is a fun way to help them tackle the problem while showing that you care about their health and wellbeing. Suggestions include encouraging walking meetings, starting the day with group calisthenics, even working in teams to build enough strength for 50 push-ups. And again, all free!
Unique Celebrations: Sure, it's nice that you recognize your employees' birthdays with a card. However, wouldn't your workers feel more special if you acknowledged their big occasions with a day off, paid lunch with the boss or personal token of appreciation? The same goes for holidays. Have a pumpkin carving party in October, host a company turkey trot run in November, and toast the first week of the New Year with champagne.
Make Time for Fun: While you don't have to allow them to goof off at their desks, encourage your team to get away from their office, cube or workspace during their breaks and have a little fun. Equip the break room with toys and video games. Set up a basketball hoop or volleyball net outside. Your employees will return to work refreshed and with greater focus.
Get Out: Treat your workers to an occasional field trip. Interacting outside the office will help them to bond in new ways, strengthening departmental and company-wide relationships. You might organize an opportunity, go on a mid-week picnic or gather at the local watering hole for an early happy hour. Whatever you choose to do, getting out of the office is always exciting.
You wouldn't expect a builder to create a structure without a blueprint. Nor would you expect your employees to succeed in their jobs without a clear picture of what you expect from them. Taking the time to ensure you've established a mutual understanding of expectations is actually essential if you want to employ workers who follow the rules of your establishment, get along with each other, and perform their jobs admirably.
Your employee handbook can support you in this endeavor—if you draft one that covers all the bases. Consider the following 10 policies every employee handbook should cover. Some will help your team perform at their best, while others will protect you should one of your workers ever file a claim against you.
The "At-Will" Employment Policy. This policy explains that you—or your worker—can terminate his or her employment with your company at any time and for any (lawful) reason.
The Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policy. It's important that your employee handbook takes a zero tolerance stance on discrimination and harassment. It should state that management will always take such complaints seriously and will never retaliate against the reporting parting. Don't forget to describe options for reporting violations and consequences should an employee violate the policy.
Immigration Law Policy. Include wording in your handbook regarding your company's commitment to only hire individuals who can legally work in the U.S. Outline the employment eligibility verification rules your organization follows.
Employment Classification Policy. Whether workers are defined as full- or part-time, exempt or nonexempt, determines their eligibility for overtime pay and some company benefits (such as employer-sponsored health insurance). Define these categories of workers within your employee handbook.
Time Off and Employee Leave Policy. Describe the rules for accruing and using vacation time and sick time. List any holidays for which your employees will receive pay. Clearly outline the steps your workers need to take to request time off as well as note whether unused time will carry over from year to year.
Meal and Break Policy. If an employee works more than a certain number of hours, employment laws dictate they must receive breaks and meal periods. Make sure your employee handbook covers these details as well as any related restrictions.
Timekeeping and Payday Policy. Your employee handbook should describe the rules and methods for recording time worked. It should also cover paydays, ways in which employees can receive their pay (check, direct deposit, etc.), and how final pay will be handled should you need to terminate an employee.
Safety Policy. Whether you're running a small office or a large warehouse, your employee handbook should cover important safety and emergency procedures as well as the rules your workers must follow regarding reporting on-the-job injuries and accidents.
Attendance Policy. It will be difficult to reprimand an employee for tardiness, early departure or missed days of work if your employee handbook doesn't cover your policies on attendance and punctuality. It may also be helpful to clearly define "excessive absenteeism" and the steps a worker must take to report a possible late arrival or unscheduled day away.
Employee Conduct Policy. Outline the standard of conduct you expect from your workers when it comes to drug and alcohol use/abuse, workplace violence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest and other common issues.
A comprehensive employee handbook will cover these essential topics (and more). If you'd like assistance drafting one—or want a third-party review of the employee handbook you've already created—we're here to help.


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PACCAR and Cummins Announce Class 6/7 Engine Agreement
June 26, 2006, Bellevue, Washington PACCAR Inc and Cummins Inc. today announced an agreement for the Cummins 6- and 8-liter engines to be installed exclusively in Peterbilt and Kenworths North American conventional medium-duty commercial vehicles, effective January 1, 2007. The two companies are developing proprietary configurations for the engines, which will be badged as PACCAR engines.
This agreement is a natural extension of the engine collaboration, which DAF and Cummins have had in Europe for seven years, said Tom Plimpton, PACCAR president. The Cummins 4- and 6-liter engines, badged as PACCAR, are exclusive in the DAF LF product. The DAF LF is the leading light-duty commercial vehicle in the U.K. marketplace and has approximately ten percent of the European market. Plimpton added, This North American agreement enables PACCAR to compete on a comparable basis with our competitors, who have their own proprietary medium-duty engines. Additionally, this agreement will significantly reduce the cost of homologating multiple 2007 EPA compliant engines in our chassis. Peterbilt and Kenworth will continue to offer their customers a choice of engines in their Class 8 vehicles.
Joe Loughrey, Cummins president and chief operating officer, shared, This is an exciting development between two great companies and will enable Cummins and PACCAR to optimize the power train in medium-duty Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. PACCAR has approximately ten percent of the North American medium-duty market and has won six J.D. Power Awards for Highest Customer Satisfaction. Loughrey noted, Cummins was the first diesel engine installed in Kenworth in 1933 and this agreement continues the legacy of innovation and market leadership between the two companies.
Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries through its network of 550 Company-owned and independent distributor facilities and more than 5,000 dealer locations. Press releases can be found on the Web at www.cummins.com.
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. It also provides financial services and information technology and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market, symbol PCAR, and its homepage can be found at www.paccar.com.


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Q: Proving strings We consider strings of n characters, each character being a, b, c, or d, that
contain an even number of as. (0 is even.) Let $E_n$ be the number of such strings.Prove that for any integer  $n  \geq1$,E_(n+1) =2 * $E_n$ + $4^n$

A: We are going to count the number of strings of length $n+1$ with an even number of a's. First, take a look at the first $n$ characters. If the number of a's is odd, the last character must be an $a$. That gives $4^n-E_n$ possibilities. If the number of a's in the first $n$ digits is even, we know that the number of possibilities for those first $n$ characters is $E_n$. The last character must not be an a, since then the total number of $a$'s would be odd. Thus, there are three possible choices for character $n+1$. Together, this yields
$$
E_{n+1}=4^n+2E_n
$$

A: As this is looking a bit homeworky I will not give you the answer directly.
Observation 1: A sequence in $E_{n+1}$ can be obtained in exactly one of the two ways: 1) from a sequence in $E_n$ and by adding $b,c$ or $d$. Or, 2) by a sequence on $n$ characters which is not in $E_n$ and adding an $a$ to make it valid.
Observation 2: The total elements of $E_{n+1}$ is the sum of 1) and 2). The number of ways to form a sequence from 1) should be straightforward. But what about 2)? Remember that $E_n + \text{sum of invalid sequences} = 4^n$.
Now do the math :-)


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@interface TeamListViewController ()<UITableViewDataSource,UITableViewDelegate>
@property (strong,nonatomic) UITableView *tableView;
@property (strong,nonatomic) NSMutableArray *sectionAry;
@property (nonatomic,strong)NSMutableArray *dataAry;
@property (nonatomic, strong) NSMutableArray *btnArr;

@property (strong,nonatomic) UIImageView *arrow;
@end

@implementation TeamListViewController

- (void)viewDidLoad {
    [super viewDidLoad];

    self.navigationItem.title = self.titleStr;

    self.sectionAry = [NSMutableArray arrayWithObjects:@"",@"",@"",@"",@"",@"", nil];

    [self.view addSubview:self.tableView];
}

#pragma mark /---------按钮数组---------/
- (NSMutableArray *)btnArr{
    if (!_btnArr) {
        _btnArr = [[NSMutableArray alloc]init];
    }
    return _btnArr;
}

#pragma mark /------cell数据源---------/
- (NSMutableArray *)dataAry
{
    if (!_dataAry) {
        _dataAry = [[NSMutableArray alloc]init];
        for (NSInteger i  = 0 ; i < self.sectionAry.count ; i ++ ) {
            NSArray *arr = [[NSArray alloc]initWithObjects:@"",@"",@"",@"", nil];
            [_dataAry addObject:arr];
        }
    }
    return _dataAry;
}

#pragma mark /--------tableView---------/
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        _tableView = [[UITableView alloc]initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0, 0, SCREEN_WIDTH, SCREEN_HEIGHT-64) style:UITableViewStyleGrouped];
        _tableView.delegate = self;
        _tableView.dataSource = self;
        _tableView.backgroundColor = grayC;
        _tableView.sectionFooterHeight = 0;
        _tableView.separatorStyle = NO;
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}

#pragma mark - Table view data source
- (NSInteger)numberOfSectionsInTableView:(UITableView *)tableView
{

    return self.sectionAry.count;
}

- (NSInteger)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView numberOfRowsInSection:(NSInteger)section {

    if ([self.btnArr containsObject:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:section]]){
        //包含 展开的
        return [self.dataAry[section] count];
    }
    else{
        return 0;
    }
}

//展开分组头
- (UIView *)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView viewForHeaderInSection:(NSInteger)section{

    UIView *header = [[UIView alloc]initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0, 0, SCREEN_WIDTH, 60)];

    UIButton *btn = [[UIButton alloc]initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0, topToMargin, SCREEN_WIDTH, formCellHeight)];
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        NSString *str = [[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%ld  ",section+1] stringByAppendingString:@"苏州市"];
        NSMutableAttributedString *attributed = [[NSMutableAttributedString alloc]initWithString:str];
        NSArray *arr = @[redC,blueC,orangeC];
        [attributed addAttribute:NSForegroundColorAttributeName value:arr[section] range:NSMakeRange(0, 1)];
        title.attributedText = attributed;
    }else{
        title.text = [[NSString stringWithFormat:@"%ld  ",section+1] stringByAppendingString:@"西安市"];
    }
    [title mas_makeConstraints:^(MASConstraintMaker *make) {
        make.left.mas_equalTo(leftToMargin);
        make.centerY.equalTo(btn);
    }];

    self.arrow = [UIImageView new];
    self.arrow.image = [UIImage imageNamed:@"downArrowIcon"];
    [btn addSubview:self.arrow];
    [self.arrow mas_makeConstraints:^(MASConstraintMaker *make) {
        make.right.mas_equalTo(-leftToMargin);
        make.centerY.equalTo(btn);
        make.size.mas_equalTo(CGSizeMake(MTitleSize, MTitleSize));
    }];

    UILabel *num = [UILabel labelWithTextColor:MainColor FontSize:MTitleSize Sview:btn];
    num.text = @"23";
    [num mas_makeConstraints:^(MASConstraintMaker *make) {
        make.right.equalTo(self.arrow.mas_left).offset(-5);
        make.centerY.equalTo(btn);
    }];

    return header;
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- (CGFloat)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView heightForHeaderInSection:(NSInteger)section{
    return 60;
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- (void)btnClcik:(UIButton *)btn{
    if ([self.btnArr containsObject:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:btn.tag]]){
        [self.btnArr removeObject:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:btn.tag]];
        self.arrow.image = [UIImage imageNamed:@"upArrowIcon"];
    }
    else{
        [self.btnArr addObject:[NSNumber numberWithInteger:btn.tag]];
        self.arrow.image = [UIImage imageNamed:@"downArrowIcon"];
    }
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}

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    return DeCellHeight;
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        [cell.imgView sd_setImageWithURL:nil placeholderImage:[UIImage imageNamed:@"classics.jpg"]];
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        cell.postLab.text = @"部长";
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The cable network will use "Modern Family" the way TBS has used "Big Bang Theory"
One of the shows USA is most proud of next season is… ABC's "Modern Family."
USA's upfront presentation to advertisers Thursday focused heavily on the show's arrival — in repeats — on USA next fall. NBCUniversal president of ad sales Linda Yaccarino declared "Modern Family" to be her favorite show.
USA also announced a few originals. It said it greenlit two original half-hour comedies: Denis Leary and Bob Fisher's "Sirens" is about sometimes self-destructive EMTs, and Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Claire's "Playing House" is about a businesswoman helping her best friend raise a child.
The network also ordered a pilot of "Love is Dead," from Zev Borow ("Chuck"). It is focused on a company that specializes in breaking up couples.
USA played up a drama development slate that includes "Horizon," a World War II drama from "The Walking Dead" producer Gale Anne Hurd. And it said its "Characters Unite" campaign will team up with the NFL to help kids dealing with bullying.
Every week, a player will share a personal story about overcoming prejuduce and injustice. The campaign will culminate in a one-hour documentary about the Super Bowl.
The network's upfront, the last of upfront season, was also one of the most song-filled. Gareth Malone, star of USA's reality series "The Choir," led USA stars in a "virtual choir" in which they sang along on video screens. And the cast of "Psych" performed "Psych," the musical.
COMPLICATIONS - The story of an ER doctor whose life changes after he is involved in a gang shooting when he is forced to explore how active a doctor can be in treating the cause of his patients' medical problems. From Fox TV Studios, COMPLICATIONS is written and executive produced by BURN NOTICE creator Matt Nix.
BANK -After an unconventional act of heroism gives her the opportunity to choose her next assignment, a young FBI agent surprises everyone by choosing the bank crimes division in Los Angeles. The city of LA is the epicenter of bank robberies in the U.S. with three to six banks robbed every day, representing 30% of all bank robberies in the country. It takes a special kind of person to confront such an unrelenting tide of crime, leaving her peers suspicious of her intent. From Universal Cable Productions, written and co-executive produced by Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman ("Fringe," "Human Target") and executive produced by Doug Liman and David Bartis of Hypnotic.
DON'T TURN AROUND – A haunting limited series set on a beautiful but remote island. As the summer draws to an end and the vacationers/weekenders have all left the island, the young staff left behind is ready to finally let loose before they pack up as well. When an unexpected storm rolls across the island during the party, several people mysteriously vanish and turn up dead. Trapped on the island with no means of escape, the remaining group struggles to survive – against whatever is out there … and each other. From Grady Girl Productions in association with Warner Horizon Television, DON'T TURN AROUND is written by J.R. Orci, who executive produces with Dawn Olmstead.
HUNGRY - From ROYAL PAINS executive producer Michael Rauch and restaurateur Joe Bastianich, HUNGRY is an inside look at the opening of a New York City hot spot, inspired by Bastianich's life and his New York Times bestseller "Restaurant Man." Well versed in the toll that restaurant life can take on one's relationships, the son of a famous chef nevertheless tries to open his own eatery. He juggles negotiating with teamsters, working the front of the house with high-end clientele, managing a large staff and finding time to follow his passion: cooking. He is monomaniacal in his pursuit of the perfect restaurant, at a steep cost to himself and those he loves. From Universal Cable Productions, HUNGRY is written and executive produced by Rauch and executive produced by Bastianich.
SHADOW COUNSEL  A legal thriller centered on Ethan, a former Army JAG attorney now working as a criminal lawyer in NY who is recruited by the FBI to crack an ongoing investigation. Ethan serves as a shadow counsel – a secret lawyer who operates behind the scenes and completely off the record to circumvent existing roadblocks (hired attorneys, interrogators, etc) in classified cases. Reluctantly agreeing to take the case, Ethan's life rapidly descends into chaos as he finds himself on the run, unsure of who his friends are or who he can trust. From Universal Cable Productions, SHADOW COUNSEL is written and executive produced by Barry Schindel ("Castle") and executive produced by David Semel ("Hemlock Grove," "American Horror Story").


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Run by a board of seven extremely enthusiastic and motivated innovation sciences students, the SSU Foundation organises a unique study-related programme for the most excellent Innovation Sciences students of Utrecht University. For already more than 20 years we have been arranging collaborations between students and innovative Dutch and foreign companies. 'Innovation in practice' has always been the main purpose of our programme.
The programme consists of two major parts. The first part consists of collaborations between the selected students and companies in the Netherlands. Together with fellow participants students work on junior consultancy cases or brainstorm sessions, applying the knowledge you acquired during your study programme(s). In this way, the extra-curricular programme creates the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights in what could be your future work environment!
The second part consists of a study tour abroad for all participants.. The study tour focuses on how companies, universities and incubators abroad practice innovation within a different cultural and business environment. Previous destinations were, amongst others, Shanghai (2018), Cape Town (2017), Kyoto & Osaka (2016) and San Francisco (2015). For an overview of all previously visited destinations, click here.
The selection process focuses on motivation, individual competences and relevant (work) experience. This assures that the participants of the SSU programme are enthusiastic and can deliver high quality results to the companies we work with. Selected students are characterised by their strong analytical thinking skills, their creativity, independence and their outstanding ability to integrate different disciplines.
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Expert insights from UArizona Health Sciences
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: A New Genetic Screening Tool for Use by Pregnant Women
By: Valerie Schaibley, PhD, Kenneth S. Ramos, MD, PhD, PharmB | Sep 14, 2018
Tags: prenatal testing, noninvasive prenatal testing, pregnancy, genetics, genomic testing, prenatal genetic testing, maternal DNA, Down syndrome, aneuploidies, liquid biopsies, fetus
Health and Wellness Topics:
Children and Family Health, Precision Health, Women's Health
During the past six years, advances in genetic technology completely have changed the way women and their health-care providers approach genetic testing during pregnancy.
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), one of the newest additions in genomic testing, is a simple blood test that can tell a lot about a baby's likelihood of having certain genetic conditions.
During pregnancy, the placenta sheds cells into the mother's bloodstream. Eventually, these cells die, and the DNA contained in those placental cells – DNA very similar to that from the fetus – is released into the mother's blood and mixes with maternal DNA. NIPT, also known as noninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) or prenatal cell-free DNA screening, is a new prenatal screening technique that uses high-throughput DNA sequencing to analyze this small fraction of the baby's DNA present in the mother's blood sample.
"Noninvasive prenatal testing is a great screening tool that can be performed earlier than other screening or diagnostic tools and is less invasive than other tests used to diagnose prenatal genetic conditions," says Leslie Benson, MS, CGC, prenatal genetic counselor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson and a member of the UA's Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine.
Since 2012, NIPT has been used to screen for certain chromosomal conditions in a developing baby. These conditions, called aneuploidies, occur when a baby has an incorrect number of chromosomes. NIPT typically screens for Down syndrome, trisomies 18 and 13, and also can flag cases in which the baby may have an incorrect number of sex chromosomes. In addition, NIPT can reveal the sex of the baby.
While there are numerous benefits to this type of testing, including lowering the number of invasive tests performed on low-risk pregnancies, the test does have some limitations. "While NIPT has really expanded the use of genetic testing in prenatal care, it's important to remember that it can't tell us everything," says Ms. Benson. "No test can guarantee a perfectly healthy baby."
NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic. It can be used to flag women who may have a higher risk of having a baby with one or more of the chromosomal abnormalities for which it tests. It cannot be used alone to tell whether a baby definitively has a certain condition. If you have received a normal result through NIPT, it is important to continue with standard prenatal care, including scheduled ultrasound exams and doctor visits. If you have received a positive result on NIPT, you can discuss options for diagnostic testing with your physician or with a genetic counselor.
Researchers continue to expand this technology to tackle other health-care problems. For example, ongoing research is identifying ways that high-throughput DNA sequencing can be applied to liquid biopsies, in which DNA from a simple blood or urine sample is analyzed to detect, monitor and identify cancers or help improve the precision of targeted therapies. Just as NIPT has revolutionized prenatal genetic testing, and may become the standard of care, researchers in this field are confident that continued advances in DNA sequence analysis will continue to transform other areas of medicine.
About the Author: Valerie Schaibley, PhD is the Administrator for the Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, where she works to advance precision health in the state of Arizona. . . . more
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Q: C# On_buttonClick, remove null contents from listbox How do I setup a button click to remove only null contents from a listbox and keep the listbox populated.
Example:

Work
Files
here

Armor

Result (on_button_click,changes listbox):

Work
Files
here
Armor

Any help always appricated.

A: You need to loop backwards through the items in the ListBox and remove the items that you don't like.
For example:
for (int i = listBox.Items.Count - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
    if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(listBox.Items[i] as String))
        listBox.Items.RemoveAt(i);
}

The loop needs to be backwards because otherwise, all of the upcoming indices will move down.

A: Maybe something like this?
Whoops, as noted, you cannot iterate through a collection and modify it at the same time. Therefore, I present some Frankenstein code:
private void OnButtonClick(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    List<String> removeMe = new List<String>();
    foreach(String x in listBox.Items)
    {
       if (String.IsNullOrEmpty(x))
       {
           removeMe.Add(x);
       }
    }

    foreach(String x in removeMe)
    {
          listBox.Items.Remove(x);
    }
}