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Demand responsive transport: A review of schemes in England and Wales
Rebecca Laws
Marcus Enoch
Stephen Ison
Stephen Potter
ridership - demand
Local-authority-administered Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) schemes are increasingly prevalent in England and Wales, partly as a result of the growth in the availability of government funding. However, insufficient research has been undertaken into the nature of these schemes and their performance, making it difficult to predict their future role. In this respect, a survey was undertaken to collect data on the background, operation, and performance of DRT schemes in England and Wales. It found that DRT schemes are often designed in an attempt to tackle social problems caused by poor accessibility and that they took time to become established, to achieve their objectives, and to reach an acceptable performance in terms of subsidy level. The paper concludes that local-authority-led DRT schemes have a role to play, but that lessons learned from schemes currently in operation must be heeded by those contemplating new scheme development.
Permission to publish the abstract given by the Journal of Public Transportation.
Laws, R., Enoch, M., Ison, S. & Potter, S. (2009). Demand responsive transport: A review of schemes in England and Wales. Journal of Public Transportation, 12(1), 19-37.


Recently I went to Eindhoven and I visited the DAF museum there.
I took some photos there, and I don't know, if it's allowed or not to publish them, but I didn't find any warnings about that at the museum's website, so I'll share some with you.
It's a museum of the DAF company. It has a lot of cars and trucks (including buses and military machines) there. Some of them are so cool and futuristic looking but in the same time they were produced in 1960s. It's like the whole time there was some parallel universe with all these fancy cars. Crazy.
Somewhere in 1970s DAF sold its passenger car division to the Volvo and concentrated on trucks. I guess, that's why we don't have such fancy cars on the roads today.
There was also a bus with really big seats and it even had kinda kitchen with a sink. Crazy.
I placed the rest of the photos into this album.
So, the exhibition is very cool, they have more interesting stuff there, so if you ever will be in Eindhoven, I recommend you to see it.


I learned recently that some people were unable to locate this website or track some of my other activities because they were using Google to search for "Charles Storla". I am adding this post to my site in the hope that this will help searchers in the future to find the real me. 1)Please let me know when you find me as I have been searching for myself since it became trendy in the late sixties.
The picture on the left is one I discovered that my father carried in his wallet. It could have been taken when I was 7 or 17 because I looked pretty much the same during those years. From my birth through high school I was known as Charles.
The picture on the right was taken recently but it could have been taken at any point between my mid-thirties through today. Some people were late bloomers. I deteriorated early. People began calling me Chuck when I went to college. Like most of us, I accepted the labels placed on me by others and so for most of my semi-adult life, I have been known as Chuck. You should feel free to call me by either name. You should also feel free to make out checks to me in either name as my bank has shown it will cash them.
1. ↑ Please let me know when you find me as I have been searching for myself since it became trendy in the late sixties.


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723 F. 2d 862 - United States v. Fincher
723 F2d 862 United States v. Fincher
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee,
Lynwood FINCHER, Defendant-Appellant.
Eleventh Circuit.
Jan. 27, 1984.
Margaret Johnson, Macon, Ga., court-appointed, for defendant-appellant.
W. Louis Sands, Asst. U.S. Atty., Macon, Ga., for plaintiff-appellee.
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.
Before ANDERSON and CLARK, Circuit Judges, and DUMBAULD*, District Judge.
DUMBAULD, District Judge:
Appellant here seeks to escape punishment for violation of the general conspiracy statute (18 U.S.C. 371) by invoking the settled doctrine that such a conspiracy is not established if the only alleged conspirators are the defendant and a government agent. However, we affirm on the equally well settled corollary doctrine that a government agent may serve as a "link" between "genuine" conspirators. Sears v. U.S., 343 F.2d 139, 142 (5th Cir.1965).1
That the "link" rule is applicable in the case at bar will be demonstrated by a review of the facts.
Appellant was introduced to government agent Reese by one Suzanne Johnson at a cocktail lounge. Reese posed as an airplane pilot transporting machine guns to South America and exchanging them for drugs. Appellant told Reese that he had a source in Florida, but did not succeed in getting any automatic weapons from that source. He then turned to one Jenkins to furnish the arms needed for the contemplated sale to Reese. Jenkins happened to be (unknown to appellant) an informer for Georgia police, and contact was made with the federal agents who instructed Jenkins to cooperate with appellant. Jenkins contacted one Grady Taylor (indicted as a co-conspirator) who obtained eighteen machine guns from one Jackson (also indicted as a co-conspirator) which were sold to a government agent in appellant's absence, and after appellant had withdrawn from the enterprise. Before such withdrawal Jackson had contacted one Alder and Barron (also indicted as co-conspirators) who supplied eighteen semi-automatic weapons which required modifications to make them fully automatic.
On March 14, 1982, appellant may be deemed to have withdrawn from the conspiracy because of inability to procure payment of the purchase money from government agent Reese before delivering the weapons. Reese insisted on having the weapons before paying the money. Appellant was unable to proceed with the sale, since he needed the money to complete the work to be done on some of the guns to make them automatic, as required by the purchaser.
From the foregoing, it will be seen that Jenkins, who was a government agent though unbeknownst to appellant, served as a link between appellant and the sources from whom he was to obtain the guns to be sold to government agent Reese (namely co-conspirators Taylor, Jackson, Alder, and Barron). Although appellant had no direct dealings other than with Jenkins (a government agent) Jenkins was in fact appellant's agent for the purpose of procuring the weapons to be sold to Reese. It was obvious and known to appellant that in order to obtain the weapons to be sold to Reese it was necessary to procure the co-operation of other participants in the enterprise or conspiracy, since appellant's original contemplated source in Florida had failed to produce the necessary merchandise. Appellant up to the time of his forced withdrawal from the deal was au courant with the progress of the negotiations Jenkins was conducting (as a "link", to use the term of art from the cases) with the other co-conspirators engaged in furtherance of the criminal enterprise.
Other procedural arguments are advanced by appellant, which we have considered but find unpersuasive.
Accordingly the judgment appealed from is hereby
Honorable Edward Dumbauld, U.S. District Judge of the Western District of Pennsylvania, sitting by designation
For the "link" rule see also Sigers v. U.S., 321 F.2d 843, 848 (5th Cir.1963); and U.S. v. Martino, 648 F.2d 367, 405 (5th Cir.1981)

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Michael Thanhoffer (* 1949 in Wien) ist ein österreichischer Pädagoge und Sachbuchautor.

Leben
Michael Thanhoffer ist seit 1978 als Trainer, Berater und Entwickler im kommerziellen und nichtkommerziellen Bereich sowie als Buchautor und Dozent für Betriebsführung und Kreativität tätig.

1980 wurde Thanhoffer mit einer Dissertation über die Möglichkeiten und Bedeutung des Sports in der Therapie adipöser Kinder promoviert. Er gestaltete in Zusammenarbeit mit der Universitätskinderklinik Wien die Entwicklung und pädagogische Leitung der Adipositas-Therapieferien.

1997 gründete Thanhoffer gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Karin Eichhorn-Thanhoffer eine Beratungsfirma in Wien. Er arbeitet im Auftrag kommerzieller Organisationen und führt in der eigenen Praxis Veranstaltungen und Schulungsmaßnahmen durch.

Schriften
 Bewegung für die Gruppe, R. Rabenstein, G. Reichel, Münster Ökotopia Verlag 1987. 12. Auflage; Vergriffen;Polnisch: Warszawa: Klanza Verlag 1994; Dänisch: Gråsten: Drama Teaterforlaget 1986; ISBN 978-3925169076
 Kreativ unterrichten; Möglichkeiten ganzheitlichen Lernens, R. Rabenstein, R. Reichel, Münster: Ökotopia Verlag 1992 Polnisch: Lublin: Klanza Verlag 1997; ISBN 978-3925169397
 Alles Gute! Zündende Geschenke für Feten und Feste, Münster: Ökotopia Verlag 1992; ISBN 978-3925169458
 Sag beim Abschied… – Spiele, Materialien und Methoden für Schlussphasen in der Gruppenarbeit, U. Baer, E. Freitag-Becker, H. Bücken; Seelze: Kallmeyer 1998; ISBN 978-3780058126
 Das Methoden-Set; 5 Bücher für Referenten und SeminarleiterInnen, R. Rabenstein, Reichel, Ökotopia Verlag. 14. Auflage 2009, Münster 1985, ISBN 978-3925169212
 Ich mach's auf meine Art – Gruppen leiten mit Stil und Stärke; Trainingskompetenz system(at)isch entwickeln; M. Thanhoffer, K. Eichhorn-Thanhoffer, Ökotopia Verlag. Münster 2002. ISBN 978-3936286021
 Kreatives Projektmanagement, Mit Projektinszenierung innovative Ergebnisse fördern; Ralf-Rüdiger Faßbender, M. Thanhoffer, Gabler Verlag. November 2011, ISBN 978-3834922922
 Denkblock-ADE (Kartenbox); Mit Assoziations-Bildkarten jederzeit die optimale Methode finden. Für Coaches, TrainerInnen & (Selbst-)BeraterInnen; M. Thanhoffer; Ökotopia Verlag 2014; ISBN 978-3-86702-294-1

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Pädagoge (21. Jahrhundert)
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Diversity in Extension Resources
Inclusion and Diversity Position Statement
Prepared by the KSRE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
K-State Research and Extension's mission is to provide research-based information to all the people of Kansas. In doing so, we are committed to providing equal opportunity in our workforce, programs, services, and activities. We recognize human difference enriches our lives, our work, and the communities across our state, and by committing to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we all become better human beings.
We acknowledge that the work of K-State Research and Extension takes place on Indigenous lands and in Indigenous spaces, and that our disciplines have not been historically and are not currently representative of the diversity of perspectives and backgrounds that make up Kansas, our nation, and our world. The future of our extension disciplines depends on our ability to incorporate emerging, as well as historically marginalized people and perspectives into our research, teaching, and extension work to meet current and future challenges.
Each of us has a personal responsibility to ensure equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion is thoroughly understood, aggressively followed, and recognized as an integral part of the support we provide for every educational program developed and delivered, every research project we support, and in every opportunity for employment.
To thrive as an organization, we must cultivate an environment of diversity and inclusion that allows us to have differences of opinions in a climate of openness, mutual respect, and trust. We must operate on the premise that we cannot be effective without being fair and responsive. Let us pledge to enrich a culture that is inclusive and encourages collaboration, flexibility, and fairness to enable employees and program participants to contribute to their full capability.
View a printable PDF of this statement
National Extension Resources
eXtension Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Harvard Implicit Bias Project
Limited English Proficiency Maps App
The Civil Rights Division's Language Map App is an interactive mapping tool that helps users find out the concentration of and languages spoken by LEP individuals in a community. Click on your state or county to identify the number or percentage of LEP persons, download language data, or visually display LEP maps for presentations.
National Epsilon Sigma Phi Urban and Culturally Diverse Audiences Affinity Group
You must sign-in to your ESP account in order to view this page.
K-State's University Resources
K-State's Office of Institutional Equity
The Office of Institution Equity collaborates with K-State's students, faculty and staff in hiring practices, training and reporting. Their goal is "to serve as a resource for the university and coordinate fair, equitable treatment and practices to all regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military status or veteran status."
K-State Diversity and Inclusion
"K-State strives to be an institution of higher learning that values and champions the contributions, interests and narratives of diverse cultural and social groups." This website provides information about K-State's committment to DEI and the actionable steps the university is taking to create a more inclusive university.
KSUnite
"KSUnite is a movement that joins the entire university family together to uphold the value of human diversity and inclusion for community. We share a responsibility to stand up for open dialogues and a climate of inclusion, and to celebrate diversity."
K-State Research and Extension Resources
Visit the College of Agriculture's Diversity Programs Office site
Check out PEARS videos about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in KSRE
Learn about K-State Research and Extension's plan for diversity
Reaching New Audiences
Spanish Materials
"Communication and Culture Skills Development" and "KSRE Disability Accommodations" are great resources to check out!
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NASHVILLE, TN – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today, from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University, the nominees in 42 categories for the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN at 7:30pm CT. The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00ET exclusively on the UP! Television Network. Voting for the final winners will run from September 3rd through September 24th. All tabulations certified by the independent accounting firm, Kraft CPAs PLLC.
Salem Communications' Nashville-based print and radio media outlets (including CCM Magazine, 94FM The Fish and Today's Christian Music) will offer an unprecedented look inside the Dove Awards, enabling fans a special view inside the industry's most celebrated event. "We are thrilled to be a partner with the GMA in the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards and will provide exclusive content across our Christian music networks, publications and Nashville-based radio station. The fans will be able to follow the week of activity and special behind-the-scenes moments like never before" said Michael Miller, Vice President and General Manager of Salem Publishing, Nashville's 94FM the Fish and Salem Music Network.
"We are deeply rooted in Christ-centered and positive content, always striving to provide a close connection to the artists for the fans. Heartifirst.com is honored to once again partner with the GMA to bring real-time content directly to the fans during the industry's most treasured event" says Hearitfirst.com General Partner James Ackerman.


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Musician Craig Lucas has opened up about his mental health condition, saying he's fighting off thoughts of suicide. Image via @craigdlucas/Instagram
'I feel empty': Singer Craig Lucas opens up about suicidal thoughts
'I'm feeling weaker and weaker': 'The Voice' 2017 winner Craig Lucas says he's been fighting off thoughts of suicide.
by Nokuthula Ngcobo
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South African musician Craig Lucas has candidly shared his thoughts and feelings about his battle with mental health in a social media post on Tuesday 9 August.
The Voice SA season two winner has previously shared through a Facebook post in 2018 that he'd been dealing with depression before publicly coming out as gay for the first time since being famous.
CRAIG LUCAS GETS CANDID ABOUT HIS MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION
In a recent post, Lucas said that he feels the way he felt two years ago before he'd received his diagnosis and started his medication.
The Happy singer's lengthy post comes a day after performing at a sold-out concert called An Ode To Women: The Queens Ball at the Grand Arena, Cape Town.
The Smother singer revealed that while he was grateful for the support, he feels "so empty."
"I've been feeling like this for weeks now. I thought was ok. I rushed back into releasing music, being active on social media, doing interviews, university, all of it. Maybe I was trying to distract myself. But it's caught up.
"Nothing feels good anymore. I'm overwhelmed and I'm exhausted. I'm having to fight off thoughts of suicide almost every day now. And it's getting harder and harder. I've managed to stay clean of drugs and alcohol for almost 6 months now and I'm so proud of myself. But the compulsive thoughts are getting stronger and stronger. And I'm feeling weaker and weaker," he wrote.
ALSO READ: Craig Lucas: Teen arrested in family 'double murder' to undergo evaluation
'I START SEEING MY THERAPIST AGAIN'
Although he's not in a good space currently, Lucas ended off his letter on a positive note and revealed that he'll be starting therapy soon.
"Luckily after lastnight's show I'll be a little more financially stable and can start seeing my therapist again. And take some time to heal.
"I know all of this sounds really negative. And firmly believe that we must speak positively over our lives. So I'll say that I know I'll be ok," he explained.
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MOURNING TWO LOSSES
This comes a few months after the singer lost two family members at once.
In March this year, Lucas' brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Arlene Lucas were allegedly shot and killed by a 15-year-old in circumstances that are still under investigation.
At the time, the singer took a social media break and later returned to pay tribute to his brother and sister-in-law in a heartbreaking post.
"I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest. I'll love you forever my heart is broken," he wrote.
ALSO READ: Craig Lucas slams tabloid for 'violating' nephew after family double murder
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Attraction of the Week: Hollywood Star Cars Museum
Last Updated: July 22nd, 2019
If you have ever visited or driven through Gatlinburg, you more than likely have noticed that almost the entirety of the town is loaded with cheesy & gimmicky attractions. If there ever was a tourist trap, it's definitely Gatlinburg. While majority of the attractions are a bit on the tacky side, as well as overpriced & overrated, regardless you will probably head into 1 or 2 during your time here. If anything, these quirky attractions are a nice fill in between exploring the great outdoors.
Any film buff, particularly of classic movie fare, will want to plan a stop at the Hollywood Stars Cars Museum. While quite overpriced at $15 per person, it's a pretty cool experience to see so many of your favorite movie cars, many of which were as much of a character as the actors themselves.
A variety of cars featured in both films & TV series from the past 5 decades are on display. Numerous works of George Barris, whom has created more movie cars than anyone else, can be viewed here including the famous Batmobile from the 1960's TV series.
Some have debated as to the authenticity of several of the vehicles, believing many to be replicas not used in filming. Unfortunately, there is no way to no for sure! Regardless, it's cool to see all these movie cars from our favorite films. Throughout the museum, will find various memorabilia from the cast and filming process, although there could have been a bit more info about the actual cars. The retro vibe is kinda cool and the props and sound effects by each display adds to the ambiance.
A few highlights from the museum!
You will notice so many of your favorites here including the DeLorean from Back to the Future, the Ecto-1 from The Ghostbusters, a Batmobile from Batman Returns, and the Mitsubishi Eclipse from the Fast and the Furious. As you take a stroll around, you will quickly notice long forgotten favorites as well.
The DeLorean from Back to the Future
Despite being on the market a very short time (1981-1983), the iconic sports car is set to make a 2019 comeback. The new addition will have many upgrades in comparison to the numerous problems that led to the previous model's poor ratings and eventual discontinuation. It will also set you back $100,000! So now that we are well past Back to the Future Day (October 21, 2015), just how far have we come? While numerous predictions from Back to the Future came true, we are still not quite at the flying car stage!
The Flux Capacitor
Cool memorabilia from the film including autographed photos, the hoverboard, and the Sports Almanac
The Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters
The Ecto-1 is a 1959 Cadillac professional chassis, built by the Miller-Meteor company. As you peer into the windows, you will see that there is plenty of room for ghost hunting equipment! On a cool side note, the car was originally going to be painted black with flashing strobe lights. Producers decided to paint in white so it would stand out more during the numerous night scenes!
The Batmobile from Batman Returns
The Batmobile featured in both Batman & Batman Returns was a 1989 Chevy Impala Chassis. Designer Julian Caldow came up for the design of the Batmobile under direction from director Tim Burton and production designer Anton Furst. The film crew called this batmobile "the Keaton mobile" after star Michael Keaton. As Keaton will always be the best batman and the first 2 in this series are by far the best, it's pretty cool to see this model in person.
Beach Boys T-Bird
The museum houses a 1955 Thunderbird owned by Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys, autographed by the entire group. The T-bird will remain forever immortalized due to the catchy lyrics of Fun, Fun, Fun – And she'll have fun fun fun 'Til her daddy takes the T-Bird away
The Original Batmobile
The original Batmobile designed by George Barris for the classic 60's TV series is on display. Barris designed it exclusively for the show from a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car. A total of 4 batmobiles were made with the first being auctioned for 4.2 million in January of 2013.
The possessed car from Christine
The supernatural car "Christine" based on the Stephen King thriller is literally the star of the film. No one really remembers who starred in this film besides the spooky demonic vehicle. The cheesy horror favorite has long been a Halloween tradition for many. While the 1958 Plymouth Fury made the most appearances in the film, the Savoy and Belvedere models were also used in various scenes.
The Bumblebee from Transformers
The famous Bumblebee camaro from Transformers is a fun sight for fans of the Michael Bay action series. The 1997 Bumblebee camaro transformed into a 2006 Chevy Camaro Concept, a smart marketing move which helped to revitalize interest in the car. The camaro returned to the market in 2009 thanks in part to the popularity of the movie.
T2 motorcycle
A frequent question of Arnold Schwarzenegger fans is what motorcycle is he riding on in Terminator 2? The answer is a 1990 Harley Davidson "Fat Boy" model FLSTF. Not surprisingly, this has been one of the best selling models since its' debut in 1990.
The Squad car from the Andy Griffith Show
While Mayberry from the beloved Andy Griffith show was actually a set in Culver City, CA, the town was based on Andy Griffith's actual hometown: Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Today, you can take a tour of the town via an old Galaxy 500 squad car. Fans of the classic 60's era TV series will love seeing Barney Fife's squad car up close at this Gatlinburg museum.
The Stormchaser from Twister
The Stormchaser in the Helen Hunt classic Twister was a 1982 Jeep PickUp. Although four different trucks were used during the filming process, only this one remains. On an interesting side note, a tornado hit the town 14 years after the movie filmed! In May of 2010, a real life twister hit Wakita, Oklahoma. The farm featured in several movies scenes suffered heavy damages.
Lamborghini owned by Mike Tyson
This 2000 Lamborghini Diablo VT was once owned by heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. This was the first lamborghini able to exceed 200 MPH. This sleek looking sports car is reported to be the most expensive car at the museum.
The Beverly Hillbillies family truck
George Barris customized a 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A for use by the Clampetts as they adjust to their new life in Beverly Hills. This is probably one of the most recognizable cars of all time due to its' ample screen time. Not surprisingly, the iconic hot rod always shows up on the list of best TV cars.
*These are just a few of the more popular cars on-site.
On a downside, there are only 40 or so, so it does not take long at all to walk through the museum. Honestly, it's not the best value as you are paying 15 bucks to walk through a half hour museum. I recommend picking up a coupon booklet (located at various stands throughout town) to save yourself a few bucks. And as a side note, get out there and explore some of the beautiful trails and waterfalls in the region at the only free national park in the country – a much better value than any tacky museum!
Location: 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Hours: 9am-10pm
Admission: $15 at the gate, $12 online, $9 youth at the gate, $8 youth online
12 things to see & do on any Gatlinburg vacation
SkyBridge: The Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge in the US
Vacation Spotlight: Western North Carolina
3 Days in the Smoky Mountains
Timber Top Cabins: A Rustic Retreat in the Smoky Mountains


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Q: gb4e glosses are not aligned properly I am attempting a simple gloss (with translation) using the gb4e package. The relevant code is as follows (2 issues):
\begin{exe}
    \ex\label{myexample6}
\gll \textit{Mieleeni tulu er\"{a}s ajatus.}\\
mind-\textsc{ill}-\textsc{1pos} come-\textsc{impf}-\textsc{3sg} an idea\\
\trans 'An idea came into my mind.'\\
\end{exe}

and:
\begin{exe}
    \ex\label{myexample5}
\gll \textit{N\"{a}in tyt\"{o}n. Se tytt\"{o} itki.}\\
see-\textsc{impf}-\textsc{1sg} girl-\textsc{acc} it girl cry-\textsc{impf}-\textsc{(3sg)}\\
\trans 'I saw a girl. That girl was crying.'\\
\end{exe}

When I compile, there is a massive space in the gloss between the first and second elements (mind... and come../see... and girl...) with the result that it does not align at all with the line above it. What is going on and how do I fix it?

A: You need to let gb4e read each word separately. By putting your whole text in the argument of \textit, you're preventing it from doing so. You could italicize each word separately, but gb4e provides a better way to set the format of the first gloss tier: Just put the following in your preamble.
\let\eachwordone=\textit

There are corresponding \eachwordtwo and \eachwordthree for the second and third tier (of \glll), respectively. You can then write your words without the extra brackets:
\gll Mieleeni tulu er\"{a}s ajatus.\\
mind-\textsc{ill-1pos} come-\textsc{impf-3sg} an idea\\
\trans `An idea came into my mind.'

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PITTSBURGH (Feb. 1, 2019) — The United Steelworkers (USW) announced late Thursday that a tentative agreement was reached with Shell Oil Company for a pattern settlement on wages, benefits and working conditions. Shell leads the negotiations and consulted with the rest of the industry during the talks.
The three-year pattern agreement affects more than 30,000 oil refinery, petrochemical plant, pipeline and terminal employees in 220 USW bargaining units.
"We reached a tentative agreement because of our members' solidarity and the industry's willingness to negotiate a contract that is fair to both parties," said USW International President Leo W. Gerard.
The USW is not revealing the details of the proposed pattern agreement until members have a chance to examine it and vote.
The next step is for the national pattern to be placed on local unit bargaining tables. Once local issues are settled at each worksite, the bargaining unit's tentative agreement is sent to Kim Nibarger, chair of the union's National Oil Bargaining Program, for his review to ensure the national pattern is part of the bargaining unit's contract.
After Nibarger gives his approval, the local contract is submitted to members for an explanation and a ratification vote. "We think this proposal reflects the desires of our members in the oil sector," Nibarger said.
The USW represents 850,000 workers in North America employed among industries that include metals, rubber, chemicals, paper, oil, and the service and public sectors.
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Find The Christmas Gift 3 is an exciting point and click item retrieval escape game developed by Top 10 New Games for another exciting adventure through Christmas! This game is a part of the first one as its sequel.
Finding the Christmas gifts in this pretty place is still proving to be a challenge hey? Well, thanks to the Christmas decorations that are propped-up in this place, those gifts are really camouflaged along with all of it. Mia, is still looking for those gifts and she had already went through a lot just to find them all. Currently, she has a few which she successfully found, but there are more out there so she needs to keep moving.
Escape players, Mia will continue on her retrieval adventure in finding those hidden gifts. Will you still accompany her in-order to find more before Christmas finally arrives? Try the game here then, place yourself on the shoes of Mia once again, and let us locate those gifts whatever means necessary. Escape players, think you might be able to find those hidden Christmas gifts by the use of your skills and logic through the game? Good luck then and have lots of fun with us here!
Escape players, having a bit of trouble along the game? Try the video below then, see a few hidden clues which you might have missed.


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Q: Firebase Cloud + Angular6: save response from db in class property I'm having such a hard time using the cloud storage from firebase with Angular that I end up in a dead end.
I'm trying to do something simple: retrieving the data from the database and saving it in a class variable for further processing.
races: Race[]
ngOnInit() {
    this.races = []

    this.userResolver.getUserInfo().then(
      res => {
        this.userInfo = res
        let docRef = this.db.collection('/players/').doc(this.userInfo.uid).ref
        docRef.get().then(function(doc) {
          if (doc.exists) {
              console.log("Document data:", doc.data());
              let res = doc.data().races
              console.log("res:", res);
              res.forEach(item=>{
                console.log("item:", item);
                console.log(item.id);
                let race = new Race(item.id, item.title, item.progress, item.thumbnail)
                console.log(race);
                this.races.push(race)
              })
              console.log(this.races);

          } else {
              console.log("No such document!");
          }
      }).catch(function(error) {
          console.log("Error getting document:", error);
      });
    }

And here is the console log:
Document data: {races: Array(2)}
res: (2) [{…}, {…}]
item: {id: "Whu855ZbOsIM9SoIE6pu", progress: 50, thumbnail: "", title: "Brasil"}
(id) Whu855ZbOsIM9SoIE6pu
Race {id: "Whu855ZbOsIM9SoIE6pu", progress: 50, thumbnail: "", title: "Brasil"}
Error getting document: TypeError: Cannot read property 'races' of undefined
at menu.component.ts:39
at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)
at menu.component.ts:34
at ZoneDelegate.push../node_modules/zone.js/dist/zone.js.ZoneDelegate.invoke (zone.js:388)
at Object.onInvoke (core.js:3820)
at ZoneDelegate.push../node_modules/zone.js/dist/zone.js.ZoneDelegate.invoke (zone.js:387)
at Zone.push../node_modules/zone.js/dist/zone.js.Zone.run (zone.js:138)
at zone.js:872
at ZoneDelegate.push../node_modules/zone.js/dist/zone.js.ZoneDelegate.invokeTask (zone.js:421)
at Object.onInvokeTask (core.js:3811)

Actually, I tried to change the member of the class to a variable declarated in the function, (let races for example) and that works, but in the moment I assigne it to the class member it doesn't. It looks like inside the promise, it doesn't know 'this' because I created another class variable and when I try to print it, I get the same error.
I have managed to retrieve the data from Firebase if it's directly from a collection with this code:
this.db.collection('/cards')
    .valueChanges()
    .subscribe(res => {
        this.cards = res.map(card=> card as Card);

However, when I want to filter the request and select only one player between all players, I can't make it work. I do get the data but I can't save it or cast it to my interface.
I would appreciate any help. I have tried everything I have seen but actually the doc of Firebase for Angular is quite bad.
Please, read my problem and avoid commenting with something like collection('players') and that's all. I need to select the player inside the collection.
Thank you
-- Fix (thanks to Renaud Tarnec):
let docRef = this.db.collection('/players/').doc(this.userInfo.uid).ref;
docRef.get().then(doc => {
            if (doc.exists) {
                let res = doc.data().races
                res.forEach(item=>{
                  this.races.push(item as Race)
                })
            } else {
                console.log("No such document!");
            }
        }).catch(function(error) {
            console.log("Error getting document:", error);
        });

Also, I changed my class Race to an Interface to avoid calling the constructor.

A: I am not at all a specialist of angular but I think you are having a problem of context with this inside the function passed as handler to docRef.get().then().
By using the arrow syntax you should solve it. Do as follows:
...
docRef.get().then(doc => {
          if (doc.exists) {
              console.log("Document data:", doc.data());
              let res = doc.data().races
              console.log("res:", res);
              res.forEach(item=>{
                console.log("item:", item);
                console.log(item.id);
                let race = new Race(item.id, item.title, item.progress, item.thumbnail)
                console.log(race);
                this.races.push(race)
              })
              console.log(this.races);

          }
...

See this SO question and answer for more details: Arrow function vs function declaration / expressions: Are they equivalent / exchangeable?
You could also solve it as follows:
races: Race[]
ngOnInit() {
    const self = this;
    self.races = []

    self.userResolver.getUserInfo().then(
      res => {
        self.userInfo = res;
        let docRef = self.db.collection('/players/').doc(self.userInfo.uid).ref
        docRef.get().then(function(doc) {
          if (doc.exists) {
              console.log("Document data:", doc.data());
              let res = doc.data().races
              console.log("res:", res);
              res.forEach(item=>{
                console.log("item:", item);
                console.log(item.id);
                let race = new Race(item.id, item.title, item.progress, item.thumbnail)
                console.log(race);
                self.races.push(race)
              })
              console.log(self.races);

          } else {
              console.log("No such document!");
          }
      }).catch(function(error) {
          console.log("Error getting document:", error);
      });
    }

In this case, "self is being used to maintain a reference to the original this even as the context is changing", see What underlies this JavaScript idiom: var self = this?


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The Packers' starting quarterback was absent from the start of practice on Wednesday.
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During his weekly radio show on Tuesday, Aaron Rodgers declined to rule out an earlier-than-expected return to practice. However, multiple beat writers have reported that the quarterback was not present during the start of the Packers' Wednesday's practice.
This should not come as too much of a surprise. A return originally wasn't expected before Thursday, and given the team's conservative approach to injuries, it seemed more likely that Rodgers wouldn't practice at all than he would participate Wednesday.
As such, Thursday remains the target for the MVP frontrunner's return. What is less clear at this time is whether or not he'll be a full participant. Rodgers has espoused the virtues of practice as recently as his radio show, but his experience and the significance of his injury suggest that not pressing his calf might be the wisest move.
Still, there's no reason to suspect at this point that Rodgers won't be available for Sunday's game. While preparation is always a chief concern, he's played well with little to no practice before. He may have to do so again against the Cowboys.
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Palace of Fires: Beast Book (#3)
Bill Bennett, Palace of Fires: Beast Book (#3), Penguin Books Australia, September 2019, 416 pp., RRP $19.99 (pbk), ISBN 9780143783824
Three hundred years ago, Lily's ancestor broke a solemn promise signed in blood. Now she is thrust into a shadow world where Satan is real, witches exist and evil is an ancient living thing that seeks to wreak havoc and rule. The dark is coming, and only she can stop it…
The Palace of Fires series by acclaimed Australian filmmaker Bill Bennett is an engaging trilogy that is part fantasy, part supernatural thriller, layered with dark imagery and peppered with elements from the pages of history.
Book one – Initiate – sets the scene: Lily Lennox, the central character to the series, is a 16 year-old girl, trying to live the life of a regular teenager but unable to fully come to terms with the death of her father, and the ever-changing scenery of life on the road with her mother.
Lily knows she's different, but doesn't yet know why, or just how different from her peers she really is. No doubt that will be a familiar theme to many of us – that teenaged awkwardness, that feeling of not-quite-rightness, and wondering if just maybe there's a grand reason for it all? That perhaps destiny has something greater in store? As it turns out, Lily is the heir to Cygnet – a centuries-spanning secret society of "white witches", whose sole purpose is to fight against the ever-growing dark forces of the Satanic Golden Order of Baphomet. Lily's allies include her uncle Freddie (a famous surgeon and powerful witch in his own right); and Skyhawk (a young Native American man and shaman-in-training).
It's a fascinating concept and Bennett draws us in from the beginning with his well-paced and engaging writing style. He is very good at creating a strong sense of foreboding and unease, which definitely comes in handy when you're writing a book about witches and devil-worshippers. The first book sets the wheels of the greater story in motion and sees Lily on the run from witches, familiars, undead priests, hags and shape-shifting assassins. Clearly a lot of concept work went into developing this story, and I imagine it would have been a lot of fun coming up with all the different characters and their unique powers and abilities.
As in any three-act structure, the second act is invariably the darkest and most perilous for the characters. Book two – Unholy – puts our cast of characters into the worst possible situation they could ever be in. The title comes from the name of the long-awaited night upon which dark energies are at their strongest, and the forces of Baphomet will gather to perform unspeakable ritual sacrifices to secure their dominance over the world.
Bennett's writing is highly atmospheric and distinctly eerie in places. I think in this book he does it particularly well, as the sense of dread pretty much never leaves you throughout the whole thing. And just when you think maybe things are going to be okay, BAM – he hits you with a twist that I guarantee you won't see coming.
Book three – Beast – brings all the plot threads and characters together, for a climax in which the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance. How can our heroes possibly overcome the mountain of setbacks and terrible losses, and find a way to save the day? Well it involves Lily travelling to Japan to learn ninjitsu, but beyond that I'll keep the spoilers to myself! Suffice to say that the big players are on the field for the finale, and when that happens… all bets are off.
The end of the story leaves itself open to the possibility that there might be future instalments… at least, I hope so – enough of the key characters survived, and I felt as though there was potentially quite a bit more story left to tell!
I would place all three volumes of Palace of Fires in the late-teen category… very upper echelons of Young Adult as a minimum, as there is a certain amount of (quite graphic) violence, and also some sexual content.
On the whole, Palace of Fires is a trilogy of page-turners that will thoroughly entertain, thrill and even send a chill down the spine of discerning readers.
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What a terrible name for such a delicious food and gorgeous color.
Last week they were on sale at our grocery store and we bought half a dozen and made some delicious eggplant parmesan. Interestingly enough, last week I also bought an eggplant long-sleeved shirt from the Gap. Eggplant on the brain.
Here's a recipe similar to what we made and a few pieces I wouldn't mind wearing this summer that are (drum roll)... Eggplant!
Kind of pricy for a tee shirt, but I like the details.
I practically live in skirts, and this one's on sale!
And if you haven't already seen it, take a look at Hermione Granger's... oops, I mean Emma Watson's spread in Teen Vogue. Notice a recurring color ;)?
I usually try to post about things that are a little more meaningful to me than clothing, but I really just can't help it. I am craving this color!
What colors do you crave?
I love eggplants, it is very common in italian cooking. You should try Parmigiana, delicious!
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they are a beautiful color! not sure i like the taste, though. i think i've only eaten it once.


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Straperlo lub Stra-Perlo, hiszpański termin oznaczający nielegalny handel dobrami reglamentowanymi przez państwo. Używany także w odniesieniu do nielegalnej działalności bądź intrygi oraz synonim czarnego rynku. Ludzi zajmujących się taką działalnością nazywa się estraperlistami.

Termin ten wywodzi się ze skandalu politycznego podczas Drugiej Republiki Hiszpańskiej (1931-1936).

Historia
W 1934 roku dwóch holenderskich przedsiębiorców, Strauss y Perel, skorumpowało wysokich urzędników państwowych, w tym Aurelio Lerroux (bratanek Alexandro Lerroux, lidera Partii Republikańskiej) i Ministra Spraw Wewnętrznych, Rafaela Salazar Alonso (także członka tej partii) w celu uzyskania zezwolenia na wprowadzenie elektrycznej ruletki w kasynie w mieście San Sebastián (Guipuzcoa). Nazwa ruletki, "Straperlo", pochodziła od pierwszych liter nazwisk jej założycieli.

Gra została zakazana przez policję po udowodnieniu, że gracze są oszukiwani (koło ruletki było sterowane za pomocą guzika, dzięki czemu można było manipulować wygranymi), nie przeszkodziło to funkcjonowaniu gry w Formentor (Mallorca). Później tam również została unieważniona.
Ujawnienie korupcji miało miejsce po oskarżeniu zgłoszonemu przez Straussa do Prezydenta Alcala-Zamora, kiedy Lerroux odmówił wypłacenia przedsiębiorcom odszkodowania po zamknięciu ruletki przez policję. Skandal doprowadził do rozpadu Partii Republikańskiej.

Od czasów skandalu słowo "straperlo" stosowane jest, jako synonim szwindla, intrygi lub oszustwa.

Straperlo w okresie dyktadury generała Franco
Termin używany był także w okresie powojennym w Hiszpanii, dla nielegalnego handlu artykułami pierwszej potrzeby i racjonowanymi przez państwo (ustanowionymi przez rząd generała Franco w latach 1936-1952). Zbyt mała ilość produkcji spowodowała brak artykułów codziennego użytku dlatego państwo wprowadziło kartki żywnościowe, uprawniające do zakupów określonych artykułów spożywczych oraz surowców (żelazo, bawełna) i źródeł energii (benzyna, węgiel). Reglamentacja towarów przyczyniła się do rozwoju nielegalnego handlu, gdzie sprzedawano artykuły po zawyżonych cenach. Na przykład, kilogram cukru kosztujący 1,90 peset, na czarnym rynku osiągał cenę 20 peset. Za olej, kosztujący 3,75 peset trzeba było zapłacić nawet 30 peset.

Książka
W 2008 roku w 75. rocznicę skandalu została wydana książka "El caso Strauss. El escándalo que precipitó el final de la II República" autorstwa hiszpańskiego pisarza Jose Carlosa Garcii Rodrigueza, która dokładnie opisuje to wydarzenie.

Bibliografia
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 https://web.archive.org/web/20100612141720/http://eumed.net/tesis/bpg/1d.htm
 https://web.archive.org/web/20090908202143/http://yaestaellistoquetodolosabe.lacoctelera.net/post/2009/07/05/el-origen-la-palabra-estraperlo
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Psychologists research consciousness but do not understand what consciousness is. Physicists research matter but do not understand what matter is. Biologists research life but do not understand what life is. Believers all around the world believe in God but do not know what God is.
Consciousness, matter, life and God are one and the same natural force and phenomenon, which psychologists, physicists, biologists and believers analyse from four different aspects, from which cannot be seen the whole but only the parts. It is similar to the story of the four blind men attempting to describe what an elephant looks like. The first blind man who took the elephant by the leg claimed that an elephant is like a tree trunk. The second blind man who felt the elephant's ear claimed an elephant is like a fan. The third blind man who grabbed the tail claimed that an elephant is like a worm. The fourth blind man who grabbed the elephant's trunk claimed an elephant is like a snake.
In order for the blind men to find out the truth about what the elephant looks like, they need to see (feel) him as a whole, not just the parts. By the same principle, in order for the psychologists, physicists, biologists and believers to comprehend the truth about the singly occurring natural force and phenomenon known as consciousness, matter, life or God, they must collect all their understanding together and then invite the logicians, i.e. philosophers, to sort them according to the principle of 'cause and effect' into a unique, meaningful, logical systemic whole.
And once this is done, what do we learn?
We come to the knowledge that in endless celestial space exists nothing else but consciousness, which calls itself by the name 'I', and that there exist its seven physical and psychic capabilities and actions: strain, movement, perception, feeling, memory, thought and comprehension. In a nutshell, we learn that indeed only 'I + 7' exists absolutely.
'I + 7' is a definition of the basic natural law by which everything exists. 'I + 7' is at the same time a definition of consciousness and matter and life and the omnipotent creator of sky and Earth whom believers name 'God'.
If I don't come to this conclusion, am I doing something wrong?
Why do these sorts of things always come in sevens? There was an ad for face cream on the TV the other day which claimed that there are "seven signs of ageing". Presumably things that come in sevens have more of an air of authenticity.
Look carefully at the video I offered. Everything is explained here.
Funny. Random, nameless internet posters pontificate on many things (say "X") yet they they do not understand what "X" is. Thanks for providing such a great example.


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Southwest Airlines Computer Outage Causes Delays, Cancellations
By Scott Neuman
Southwest jet at the gate at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in December 2011.
Southwest Airlines says some of its Saturday flights will still be affected by a network computer outage that snarled check-ins, forcing the cancellation of more than a dozen flights and temporarily grounding some 250 others – mostly on the West Coast.
Although the carrier's computer system was back up and running after Friday's problems, Southwest says there was still a backlog that could cause flight delays.
The outage cropped up late Friday, affected check-in operations, the printing of boarding passes and access to departure information, The Associated Press says.
"Our system was brought back fully online around midnight Los Angeles time," spokeswoman Michele Agnew told the AP.
Southwest was forced to cancel 14 flights systemwide, she said, but none in the Los Angeles area.
On Friday, Southwest Airlines communications manager Brad Hawkins said of 3,400 flights nationwide, about 250 flights, mostly out West, were experiencing delays because of the computer problems.
He stressed that "None of it is safety-related."
In a statement on Saturday, the airline said it was "working hard to accommodate those impacted and encourage our Customers to check their flight status prior to arriving to the airport."


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As you may be aware, new federal tax legislation was passed that eliminates the charitable deduction currently allowed for the purchase of seating at an athletic event. The specific impact for season ticket holders is the loss of tax deductibility of required annual seat contributions for seats purchased for Texas A&M Athletics events. This change will go into effect January 1, 2018.
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Browns Summit is a small community located in Guilford County, just 13 miles north of the city of Greensboro, NC. Recreation in the area includes fishing, swimming, camping and golf. While there are no hotels in Browns Summit proper, a number of hotels are within a short drive of the town and offer a range of amenities, including health and fitness centers plus services for those traveling on business.
A little more than 10 miles north of Browns Summit, the Reidsville Comfort Inn provides guests with complimentary continental breakfasts, free local telephone calls and high-speed Internet. This pet-friendly hotel also offers services to business travelers, with a copying and faxing machine provided for use, as well as a wake-up service and in-room coffee makers. Nonsmoking rooms are available and all suites are equipped with hairdryers, iron and ironing boards plus free coffee. The hotel is three miles from Jaycee Ball Park and Lake Reidsville.
Twenty minutes south of Browns Summit, in Greensboro, the Regency Inn and Suites is within a few miles of local attractions; the Greensboro Coliseum, International Civil Rights Center and Bryan Park are all close to the hotel. Guests can enjoy complimentary wireless Internet access from their suites, as well as free local telephone calls. For guests' convenience, the front desk is staffed 24 hours and free parking is available. The hotel caters to those traveling with furry friends, with small pets allowed on the property.
Free Daybreak breakfasts and complimentary high-speed Internet are available to every guest at Days Inn, located just 10 miles from Browns Summit. All rooms are equipped with refrigerators and microwaves plus cable TV that feature HBO, ESPN and CNN. Nonsmoking rooms are available and the front desk is open 24 hours a day. A number of eateries are also within walking distance of the hotel, including Chinese and Italian restaurants, plus fast-food outlets.
Ten miles north of Browns Summit in Reidsville, the Holiday Inn Express has 73 rooms available for guests, offering complimentary hot buffet breakfasts, cable TV with in-room movies and local telephone calls. Wireless Internet is available and suites also have work desks with lamps. For those traveling on business, the hotel features a business center, with copying and faxing services provided for guests. Guests can also visit the outdoor pool and on-site health and fitness center, which is open 24 hours a day.
Oakley, Rachel. "Hotels Near Browns Summit, North Carolina." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/hotels-near-browns-summit-north-carolina-27576.html. Accessed 17 April 2019.


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Poison centre notifications 2020 – where are we now
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This webinar gives you an update on the latest and upcoming developments for notifying your hazardous mixtures to poison centres. These include changes to Annex VIII and improvements to our IT tools and available support.
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The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) announced its intention to propose a restriction of PAHs, furans, dioxins, PCBs and formaldehyde in single-use nappies for infants and children.
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The completeness check of REACH registrations will be revised in April 2020. It includes more explicit rules to ensure that registrants address information requirements for key hazard endpoints and strengthened checks for reporting the substance life cycle. The completeness check will also be extended to cover an area of the registration that was previously not verified – the chemical safety report.
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