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An Inside Look at A Family Homeless Shelter
Family homeless shelters go way beyond just providing a bed, explains Laura Martin, Director, and Victor Dooley, Community Coordinator, of Shelter House, a large family shelter in Arlington, Virginia. They provide a look at the services, everything from parenting to employment classes, a homeless shelter provides, as well as how the children in these families are affected by their situation.
What is the definition of a homeless family and does that definition change by state or is it fairly standard?
Laura: We only serve families who are category one/literally homeless in shelter [according to the definitions of homelessness provided by HUD]. That means that families who are couch-surfing or staying several places or are in overcrowded places won't qualify for shelter, but they can still receive other services from a community case manager to try and improve their housing situation without coming into shelter. These are federal guidelines by HUD (Housing and Urban Development) that apply nationally.
For specific definitions of what qualifies a family as homeless, you can find it on HUD's website.
How does a homeless family get a place in a shelter and what processes do they go through once they are there in terms of getting them back on their feet?
Laura: CSP is Coordinated Services Planning. There is a centralized intake phone number that anyone who is in need in Fairfax County for food, housing, clothing, or medical assistance can call and speak with a social worker. If the family is found to be literally homeless or at risk, then a referral is sent to the intake coordinator.
Once a family comes into shelter, they are given a range of resources and support to help get them back on their feet. We are asked to support families in moving into permanent housing within 30-45 days. These services include:
1) A case manager who meets with them regularly--sometimes nearly every day, regarding referrals and resources and their individual plan for housing and connected services.
2) A housing locator who helps identify potential housing leads, coach families in calling landlords, and discusses more affordable areas where they can live.
3) An employment specialist who helps with resumes, cover letters and interview prep.
4) An intake coordinator who orients families to shelter.
5) An on-site nurse who comes weekly.
6) An on-site counselor who comes weekly.
7) Support with various programs at the shelter and in the community, for example; tutoring program for kids, referrals for money and management classes.
8) Grants for security deposit and rental assistance. We can usually pay for a double security deposit for a family and anywhere from one to six months of rent depending on where they are living and how much rent costs. We have a range of grants that make these funds available. Since many of our families have poor credit or previous evictions, it's important that we can offer a robust deposit.
Can you talk a little bit about the kids that are part of homeless families? Do you see patterns in how they react to their situation?
Victor: We definitely see some patterns in children's behavior, especially those in the larger families we serve. Many of our parents lack parenting skills because they do not have proper parenting skills to model. This is especially true of families here who are the product of generations of poverty.
Additionally, there are some who are unprepared when they become parents themselves. Combining this lack of fundamentals with their current situation of homelessness, trying to provide for their large families, trying to find substantial employment, and trying to find appropriate healthcare options, many parents do not have the capacity to provide the attention needed to break the cycle.
All that said, when we are able to provide access to services for parents, like connecting them to healthcare providers, housing locators, school social workers, we can help restore the relationships they want with their children. We can also connect them to professionals who help with parenting skills, if they wish to reinforce positive relationships. This is how we break the cycle.
How does homelessness affect a child's education? Are there stats out there you know of in terms of how they do compared to kids in stable home environments?
Victor: We obviously see effects on children's education. First of all, children coming into homelessness facing some of the issues above may not have the reinforcements at home. If education hasn't been paramount to a parent, how can it be so to a child. Moreover, many parents in poverty are unable to assist their children due to their own illiteracy, a result of having to put education on the back-burner or of being a new citizen of the country.
However, there is a lot of concern from our school system and legislators that help to support these children and try to keep them from falling through the cracks. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 is a federal law that provides a lot of support to the children we serve. The main benefits we see are:
- Social workers in the schools to help support homeless children.
- A Homeless Liaison's Office that provides support in the form of school supplies, advocacy and an on-site tutoring program at the shelter.
- Transportation funding that keeps children who are in shelters from having to change schools, thus disrupting their school year.
- Free and reduced lunches.
We are most concerned with the children we serve, as they provide hope that their families can escape the cycle.
Laura: Many of our families are working, often full-time, low wage jobs. There are many studies on the impact of poverty on the brain's development and functioning because of the constant stress. Where will the next meal come from? How will rent be paid?
In addition, many of the children we serve have experienced trauma -- from domestic violence, from war in another country, or something else.
Are there particular cases both successes and failures that will always be in your heart? Can you share a story or two?
Story 1: Mr. N was originally referred to me when I was covering intake at Shelter House. All of what I'm going to tell you is verified in documents he provided. He is from Afghanistan and came to the U.S. on a special immigrant visa this summer after the Taliban put a $300,000 hit on his life. He had worked for the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan as a cultural adviser for 8 years. He lost fingers on both hands in IED attacks and Taliban attacks, and spent a year recovering in a hospital in Afghanistan. He has 55 pieces of shrapnel in his body and cannot continue to stand for long periods of time, so his doctor ordered him to quit the security guard job he'd had since coming to the U.S.
He has received medals of valor for saving Marines' lives, and award from various countries, including the U.S. He said that General John Allen (who he's photographed with) has agreed to co-sign for an apartment with him, and General John Allen's wife has visited him in the basement where his family currently lives. He is currently living in a basement that is full of cockroaches and his daughter is getting lead poisoning there.
I assisted in referring him to another homeless services organization to work with his family, as we were full at the time. I also set up a meeting with a congressman's office to ask them to assist with connecting him with proper supports in light of all of his service. Congressman Connolly's office was able to connect him with other members of the Afghani community in the area.
Story 2: "Edward" and "Gina" became homeless with their three children after Gina contracted a serious and difficult-to-diagnose medical condition. Gina received thorough treatment for her illness, including her having surgery while she was at the shelter. The family had acquired significant debt prior to becoming homeless, as they struggled to treat her condition and meet their basic needs. Because of this, the family's credit was a barrier to housing. PHFS's housing locator worked with the family to identify a landlord who would accept the family despite their credit score. Both the housing locator and the family's case manager had significant contact with the apartment complex and advocated for the family. Gina was able to return to working at a foundation for youth where she earns $58,000 per year! Edward, a U.S. military veteran, was also connected with supports from the Veterans' Administration as well as Shelter House's employment specialist. The family moved into permanent housing in Fairfax, and they are attending budgeting classes to ensure that they maximize the money they earn and build up a safety net for the future!
Story 3: "Dave," a father of three, came to PHFS's emergency unit with his three daughters. He became homeless as a result of losing his job. During his time in shelter, he worked with PHFS's Employment Specialist and obtained full-time employment at a pest control company. His daughters benefited from after-school tutoring. Dave then added a part-time job to his full-time one in order to further increase his family's income. He is now also working as an administrative assistant to a real estate agent, while also studying to become a licensed real estate agent himself. Dave worked with PHFS's Housing Locator and his Case Manager and located permanent housing in western Fairfax. Since moving to housing, he has benefited from the continued support of Community Case Management with Shelter House. He also had his truck repaired gratis by the Wheels to Work program with Virginia Tire and Auto. These free repairs allowed him to continue to work without interruption.
Story 4: A family of five had been living in two different households because of their family size and some unaddressed mental health concerns. The mother, "Lauren," and her 3 children had been through homeless services between shelter and transitional housing programs for almost three years. The father, "Jake," remained between room rentals as it was much easier for him to find a landlord that would rent to a single individual versus a large family of five. The father joined the family in shelter at PHFS for a few months and then was referred to the Bridging Affordability (BA) program. BA provides permanent housing. Because of the housing stability the BA program has offered in permanent housing the family has remained intact. The father is enjoying every part of his children's developing lives. He now has the opportunity to share more time with them. He is there to watch them wake in the morning, play with them during the day when he is off from work and at night he tucks them into bed. The mother is making a true effort to address and follow up with mental health services. For the first time ever, she is seeing a therapist and psychiatrist regularly. She has completed several job readiness trainings and is closer to obtaining employment, and is working with the Department of Rehabilitative Services for increased employment support. The father is working and is actively paying all utilities and rent on time. The family is thankful for the opportunity to live together, and they are making all efforts to become even more successful!
Story 5: We recently served a family of eight (mom and seven kids) from Sudan who came to the U.S. The family is applying for asylum and they do not have the opportunity to work legally right now. This application is not a short process. Mom has skills in sewing and is able to do some side sewing jobs for income. She has the opportunity to enroll in Dar Al-Hijrah's "Sew to Know" program. The family is also receiving DFS services.
Together, the family reached out to a range of partners, FAITH, Dar Al-Hirjah, and others, and raised over $20,000 in rental assistance. These funds are going to pay for the family's rent for an entire year. In addition, the family will continue to receive services from FAITH. This will give the family time for their asylum application to be processed and for them to develop other ways of increasing their income and self-sufficiency. Not only is this exceptional, but they did all of this and moved the family from shelter to permanent housing in only 41 days!
By Suzette McLoone Lohmeyer
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To God for giving me the gift of life, writing and an eternal love.
Reggie: All those nights spent in bed alone will be worth it one day. I hope.
Amy Owens: Don't replace me. I'm trying like hell to be a better best friend. It's just taking a little while.
Parents: We're gonna get rich one day, I promise.
Sisters: You'll be rich, too. Maybe.
Katy: Thank you for loving my Cook. Your encouraging words help to breathe life into my characters.
Aunt Kat: I don't think I could've done this without your continued support.
Uncle Don: I never would've mentioned Aunt Kat without mentioning you—after all, I am the favorite…author.
Natasha: You held my hand. Well, in spirit.
Sali: My first ever audiobook listener. I love you.
HNDW: This may just be the one that gets that Bahama bottom rocker.
Amy Tannenbaum: Um…hang on. I'm checking my voicemail. Get back with you soon.
Chelle Bliss: My biggest thanks goes to you. For helping me figure out this damn Mac. You rock.
I dial Emily's number—my other hand lingering on the gear shift. After all the courage it took to get me here, I somehow feel like I need her approval before I can leave.
"Yes it is. He checked in there three times last week on Facebook. If he's hanging out with his new biker friends, then that's exactly where he is." I drop my gaze when a burly man makes eye contact with me from a few parking spots over.
"First, you obviously don't know Jud. Second, he's a biker now. Bikers hang out in rough places. And three, the most important of all, he screwed half of your sorority sisters. Right under your nose." It's been four months, and although the reminder doesn't rip my heart out of my chest like it used to, it still hurts.
"Are you sure he's really a biker?" I ask, already knowing the answer. He might have blocked me on Facebook, but was too stupid to block Emily. I guess he thought her being five hundred miles away somehow made him safe from her stalking. It didn't.
As she says the words, I scroll through my images and find the evidence in black and white. Or blue and grey—the colors of the riding club he's now a member of. Eagles—Lake Charles, Louisiana. I thought it took years to become a member of a club. Obviously, I was wrong.
I guess Jud used his charm on his biker brothers like he had on me. And the entire Velta Di sorority on the LSU campus. Because in less than a year, he'd managed to make friends with the club and become a member—completely reinventing himself. He still had the motorcycle he'd had since high school. But gone was the Sperry, khaki, polo wearing boy I'd fallen in love with. Now he wears a leather vest and rides with outlaws.
I look down at my own attire and roll my eyes. I've been planning this night for a month. Now that it's here, I'm starting to feel ridiculous. In my head, it had been perfect. The moment. The scene. The mood. Even the song. I was going to give him a taste of his own medicine. He'd screwed my sisters, now I was going to screw his brothers—aka fellow club members. Or so Emily had said after doing a little research.


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October 17th, 2020 12:24 PM by Jackie A. Graves
With their lenient standards for down payments and credit scores, Federal Housing Administration mortgages offer a lifeline to buyers trying to squeeze into an increasingly unaffordable housing market.
However, the coronavirus recession has hit FHA borrowers hard — and that has led lenders to tighten the availability of FHA loans.
As of mid-2020, a record 15.7 percent of FHA borrowers were behind on their mortgage payments, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. By contrast, the delinquency rate for conventional loans stood at just 6.7 percent.
Most homeowners have escaped the brunt of the recession so far — that chunk of the population is more likely to hold white-collar jobs and to have kept their paychecks as they shifted to working from home during the pandemic.
FHA borrowers, on the other hand, skew toward workers toiling in service industries that have been forced to close or to curtail offerings during the pandemic.
"It really has to do with the type of borrowers who get FHA loans," says Marina Walsh, vice president of industry analysis at the Mortgage Bankers Association. "You're talking about low- to moderate-income workers. They're more likely to work in leisure and hospitality."
FHA loans allow borrowers to put down as little as 3.5 percent. Borrowers who take conventional loans — those backed by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — typically make down payments of 20 percent.
And FHA loans are available to borrowers with credit scores as low as 580, although the average credit score for FHA borrowers is about 100 points north of that mark.
FHA lenders are making fewer loans to the riskiest borrowers
FHA lenders loosened their lending requirements in 2018 and 2019, perhaps because memories of the last financial crisis had faded.
"If you have a period where the economy is doing very well, risky mortgages don't look risky because they're not being stressed," says Joseph Tracy, executive vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. "But the risk shows up when the economy goes through a period of stress."
That reality has led FHA lenders to grow stricter since the pandemic.
"Credit availability for FHA loans has tightened," Walsh says.
A Bankrate review of FHA data shows that FHA lenders are turning away applicants with the rockiest credit histories. In 2018 and 2019, nearly two-thirds of FHA loans went to borrowers with credit scores below 680. This year, that share fell to 58 percent.
Meanwhile, borrowers with credit scores below 620 — low scores indicating severe financial issues — topped 13 percent in late 2018 and early 2019. By this year, just 4 percent of FHA borrowers had credit scores below 620.
Scott Frame, a vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, says there's a good reason that FHA lenders have stopped making loans to the riskiest borrowers: If a homeowner goes into default or forbearance soon after a loan is originated, the lender will have to accept a discount when selling the loan to investors.
In another sign of shifting underwriting standards, the average credit score for FHA borrowers buying homes fell below 670 in 2018 and 2019. This year, the average was close to 680.
The FHA program also is known for allowing high debt-to-income ratios. A significant minority of FHA borrowers devote more than half their income to debt payments, Tracy and Frame say. All of those factors, combined with this year's spike in unemployment, set the stage for a potential wave of foreclosures if the U.S. economy continues to struggle.
"This could become a problem," Tracy says. "Certainly, the conditions are ripe for a large set of these FHA borrowers."
It's no surprise that FHA borrowers are struggling to pay their mortgages during a recession. With lower levels of home equity and spottier financial situations, these borrowers went into the downturn with less financial cushion than more affluent borrowers.
"The mission of the FHA is to provide loans to borrowers who wouldn't otherwise be able to get loans because they don't qualify for conventional loans," Walsh says. "If there's any type of distress in the market, they usually feel it."
What to do if you can't pay the mortgage
When the coronavirus pandemic began to hammer the U.S. economy, many states forbade lenders from pursuing foreclosures. Meanwhile, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, which lets borrowers off the hook for up to a year. How forbearance works:
You have to ask. Borrowers must request forbearance. Don't stop making payments without checking with your lender or servicer.
Qualifying for forbearance is relatively easy. Lenders aren't demanding proof of hardship.
There's no penalty. Missed payments during forbearance won't hurt your credit score, and you won't accrue late charges.
You still owe the money. Forbearance pauses payments by extending the length of your loan. After the grace period ends, you'll resume making regular payments, but the term of your loan will be extended to include the payments you missed.
Most loans qualify. While forbearance is mandatory for federally backed loans, including FHA loans, many lenders have voluntarily extended the same terms for loans that aren't backed by the federal government.
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Danielle Winick Lapidus joined Winick Realty Group in 2016 after graduating with a concentration in Management from New York University's Stern School of Business.
During her four years at Stern, Danielle worked part-time as a licensed sales associate for Winick Realty Group, assisting senior partners on leasing projects, including the completion of several deals for one of their larger clients, Duane Reade. She also interned in the retail department at Vornado Realty Trust, working directly under department head Sherri White, providing her exposure to the retail market from the Landlord's perspective.
Her interest in the real estate industry stretches back to her childhood growing up with her father, the founder of Winick Realty Group. She participated in a Globe Street panel on the subject, titled "How To Succeed In A Family CRE Business," in which she presented her view on the businesses shift to data and analytic supported retail marketing and decision making. Additionally, she discussed utilizing social media as a tool to identify new retailers and restaurants internationally. The combination of her family's roots in the industry and a lifelong residency in New York City has given Danielle a unique insight on the business and the city that informs her invaluable perspective on placing tenants in the ideal neighborhoods and spaces.
Danielle has represented such prominent landlords as The MoinianGroup, Walter & Samuels, The Chetrit Group, Madison Capital, Cammeby's, KMR Equity Partners, ZarGroup NY, among others. Notabledeals include a 40,000 SF supermarket at the Neptune/Sixth redevelopment project, HitHouseat 2 Spring Street, GraciaFashion at 225 West 39th Street, Cleo Nicciat 65 Spring Street, and Hao Noodle & Tea at 343 West 14th Street. Danielle has a commitment to service and has been involved with Operation Smile for more than eight years. She traveled to Vietnam and Bolivia with the organization, where she worked in the hospital alongside doctors, nurses and other volunteers. Danielle founded Operation Smile's An Evening of Smiles, which raises money for the organization. She serves as a Junior Smile Ambassador and is currently on the committee of the New York Gala Smile Event. Danielle is a proud member of the UJA Federation Rex Next Committee and YMWREA –Young Men and Women in Real Estate. She was the recipient of the Lewis Rudin City Scholarship for outstanding academic and cultural work.


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Dalmatian: character and price
Dalmatian, with black or brown spots, it is synonymous with company. His character it's a nice character, yes, but you have to be careful. The Dalmatian it is indeed quite a dog intelligent, he immediately understands whether to have a pulse and, if so, he will not be long, awake as he is, to take command of the house.
Dalmatian: characteristics
Clean, elegant and athletic, the Dalmatian it is around 25 kg: it is a large dog, and its height can vary from 48 to 60 cm, it also depends on whether male or female. In any case, the stains al Dalmatian they are never lacking, and as their color changes, so does that of the nose and eyes which, however, remain always bright and with an alert expression.
These lively lights are centered on an elongated head, often held high, often to stand up to your orders. The ears, large and hanging, give it a more tame air, fade the appearance of the Dalmatian sometimes irreverent, dangling slightly, in the company of the long tail, often curved upwards. An apostrophe, an extra touch of sympathy, if ever it were needed in the case of Dalmatian.
Dalmatian: fur
Famous for its color, the fur of the Dalmatian it is short, compact, sleek and elegant, as elegant as hers character and his behavior. It is white, with black or liver-colored spots, everywhere. Its being shaved certainly entails advantages regarding house cleaning, but it means that the Dalmatian often needs a nice kennel. On Amazon there are excellent models, like this one in resin, excellent both indoors and outdoors, resistant and odorless for Dalmatian dogs, for sale at 54 euros.
With a very smooth gait, long its stride, the Dalmatian proposes itself to us, to and to the whole world, with a character basically cheerful. As in every human being, as in his mottled cloak, lights and shadows of this energy and exuberance alternate making him an excellent companion for those who are already his restless nature. Basically a Dalmatian…if you put on the right mask.
Dalmatian: character
If he doesn't get enough exercise, like a good hyperactive one, the Dalmatian can "go crazy". He can thus show his spiteful, stubborn, moody and destructive side. This happens, mind you, even if it is not pampered enough and the center of attention. I don't want to paint you a tyrant dog: no. The Dalmatian he is a lovely dog, but you have to be the right family or single for him.
It has many qualities and, aware, it demands that we "keep up with it". Physically, often accompanying him out, and metaphorically, including him in family activities. Or even just make cupcakes, which have his face.
If treated well, as you wish, the Dalmatian exhibits a "super" character: affectionate, calm, protective. Even with children, it goes very well. Just don't let them ally too much because, already he alone, especially as a puppy, makes one and 101 thinks about it.
Dalmatian: price
Yet, with its lights and shadows, with its spots, even in character, and perhaps because of this, I find that the Dalmatian is an absolutely desirable dog. It attracts me a lot, with that nose, elegant and lively. It is a desire that varies from 500 to 800 euros, about. The price it depends a lot on the market, on the demands and on the availability of puppies of this breed at the moment. This is especially true for Italy, a country where the Dalmatian it is not widespread.
Parameters that make the price of a Dalmatian puppy are the breeding of origin, its length of stay there and the correctness and accuracy of the documentation following it, including pedigree. When buying a Dalmatian it is advisable to check that as a puppy he received the correct deworming and vaccination treatment. Hearing must also be looked at carefully because the Dalmatian has one of the most common health problems deafness: 1 in 12 suffer from it.
Dalmatian: origin
Dalmatian, from the name, one can guess that it comes from Dalmatia, and documents confirm its Croatian origin, as early as 1955 when the official International Cynological Federation. It is referred to as a hunting dog, the character it is precisely that of the group of hounds and dogs for the blood trail. Now that it's more like a pet, the Dalmatian it maintains its original features even if it is "placed" in a terraced house on the outskirts of a metropolis, far from the English estates where it is said to have corrected without restraint a century or more ago.
Arrived with the invasions of the Slavic peoples, the Dalmatian appears in the canvases of 17th century Flemish painters along with hunters and continues in this role in early 19th century Britain. Fast and powerful, it has now become mostly pet, and in Italy it has arrived just, yes yes, just with Walt Disney.
It was his luck and his downfall, this animated film in which Walt Disney chooses him as the protagonist. The title is "The charge of 101" (One Hundred and One Dalmatians), it is based on the novel "The hundred and one Dalmatians" by Dodie Smith and tells the adventures of the kidnapped puppies of Pongo and Peggy, in the clutches, or almost, of Cruella De Mon.
It seems the story of the stars ruined by success, that of Dalmatian, so called, but this cliché doesn't fit him perfectly, because he found his way by winning the sympathy of the many who took him just because he was on TV. But the "blows" of popularity with the film and subsequent revivals and sequels, each time make fear the decline of the race of the Dalmatian. The "cruel" do not wear furs like the bad protagonist of the film, but they are just as fearsome.
To threaten the Dalmatian, in reality, not in cartoons, it is the "commercial" breeders, the ones who ride these film fads, and improvise breeders of this or that breed for profit. In this case, but you will notice it, there is no attention to the pedigree, to the health or temperament of the animals.
Knowing the Dalmatian, and his temper, he would give these guys a personalized gadget that speaks for itself, and then run away to those who really want it, without monetizing it.
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Forced vital capacity less than 1: A mark for high-risk patients
Rachel Warner, West Virginia University
Porter Knollinger, West Virginia University
Gerald Hobbs, West Virginia University
Christa Lilly, West Virginia University
Daniel Grabo, West Virginia University
Alison Wilson, West Virginia University
BACKGROUND: Rib fractures (RFx) continue to be a source of morbidity and mortality. A RFx care pathway has been used based on forced vital capacity (FVC). The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that deterioration of FVC to less than 1 after admission is a marker for high-risk patients and affects outcomes. METHODS: A retrospective study of patients enrolled in an RFx care pathway at a Level 1 trauma center from 2009 to 2014. All patients had an admission FVC greater than 1. 2 groups were analyzed: patients with a lowest inpatient FVC less than 1 (Group A) compared to patients with lowest inpatient FVC of 1 or greater (Group B). Complications [pneumonia, upgrade to the intensive care unit, readmission, and intubation] and demographics were examined. Patients without documented admission FVCs were excluded. p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: A total of 1,106 patients were analyzed (Group A, 187; Group B, 919). Patients whose FVC dropped less than 1 (Group A) had a higher complication rate [15% (Group A) vs 3.2% (Group B); p < 0.001]. Rates of pneumonia, readmission, unplanned upgrade, and intubation were all significantly higher in Group A [pneumonia: 9% (Group A) vs 1.4% (Group B), p < 0.001; readmission: 4% (Group A) vs 1.7% (Group B), p = 0.04; upgrade; 3.7% (Group A) vs 0.2% (Group B), p < 0.001; intubation: 1.6% (Group A) vs 0.1% (Group B), p = 0.02]. Hospital length of stay was longer in Group A [10 days (Group A) vs 4 days (Group B), p < 0.001]. CONCLUSIONS: Forced vital capacity predicts complications in patients with RFx. Patients whose FVC falls less than 1 during admission are at high risk for pulmonary complications. Daily FVC testing for patients admitted with RFx can predict outcomes. Forced vital capacity less than 1 should be considered as a marker for complications. Once FVC drops less than 1, patients should be considered for increased interventions. Even if the patient has not yet clinically deteriorated, consideration for higher level of care is warranted.
Warner, Rachel; Knollinger, Porter; Hobbs, Gerald; Lilly, Christa; Grabo, Daniel; and Wilson, Alison, "Forced vital capacity less than 1: A mark for high-risk patients" (2018). Clinical and Translational Science Institute. 976.
Warner R, Knollinger P, Hobbs G, Lilly C, Grabo D, Wilson A. Forced vital capacity less than 1. Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2018;85(2):271-274. doi:10.1097/ta.0000000000001954


There were a lot of moments at the 2018 Peoples' Choice Awards that you didn't catch on television as they either happened backstage or in the audience during commercial breaks.
When the cameras weren't rolling, celebs were out of their seats and greeting each other. Awards shows are always a place where stars get to catch up with one another!
Busy Philipps was seen meeting up backstage with her friend Kim Kardashian before running to the studio for her show Busy Tonight's live special.
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton skipped the red carpet, but they happily posed for photos backstage and at their seats with The Voice co-star Carson Daly.
This Is Us actress Susan Kelechi Watson hung out with the ladies from Avengers: Infinity War – Danai Gurira, Scarlett Johansson, and Pom Klementieff.
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Don't Miss These Must-Do Activities in Maui
The tropical island paradise of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, so it's got plenty to keep visitors occupied. From miles and miles of white, black, and red sand beaches, to lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls, natural attractions are in abundance. Plus, Maui has a rich cultural, culinary, and historical heritage. With so much to do and see, the best way to enjoy your time on Maui is to plan ahead. Whether you want to navigate the iconic Road to Hana or simply eat your fill of Hawaiian food, here are a few of the top tours and experiences that you shouldn't miss while on the island.
Haleakala Maui Sunrise Tour with Breakfast
Experience an incredible daybreak view from top of Maui's highest peak during this 7- to 8-hour Mt. Haleakala sunrise tour. Journey with a guide on this massive volcano to witness the orange and red-colored dawn of a new day set amidst the clouds, enjoying the sublime beauty of a sight that once inspired literary great Mark Twain. This Maui sunrise excursion also includes round-trip hotel transportation, breakfast and entrance fees.
Maui Atlantis Submarine Adventure
Imagine exploring the ocean floor on a submarine tour in Maui, pressing your face against circular portholes in search of reef sharks and fish. On the Maui Atlantis Submarine tour, descend over 100 feet (30m) in an air-conditioned sub, experiencing the sights, sounds, and scenes of life beneath the waves. Please be aware all passengers must be 36" or taller to ride the submarine, a fantastic adventure for all.
Four Winds II Molokini Snorkeling Tour from Maalaea Harbor
Snorkeling in Molokini Crater is undeniably one of the best parts about visiting Maui. Here in this crescent, submerged volcano off Maui's southern coastline, over 250 species of fish inhabit a world-class reef. Experience water so exceptionally clear you can see down 75 feet, and swim with schools of tropical fish while cruising the vibrant reef. You can also just sit and suntan on the deck, with sweeping views of Haleakala set just off the back of the boat.
Maui Sunset Dinner and Dance Cruise from Lahaina Harbor
On this romantic Maui dinner cruise, cast the bowlines off the dock and cruise the Maui shoreline, enjoying views of the West Maui Mountains and a fiery Maui sunset. Tableside wait staff serves food and drinks while a musician provides the ambience, and finish the evening beneath a blanket of stars as you slowly cruise back towards shore.
West Maui and Molokai Exclusive 45-Minute Helicopter Tour
On this exclusive helicopter tour of Maui, soar past valleys and hidden waterfalls that are inaccessible by land, and hover above ridgelines that sit at the heart of the rugged West Maui mountains. Cross the channel to neighboring Molokai, where vertical sea cliffs spill 4,000 feet to the turbid shoreline below, and get up-close views of a part of the world that has barely been touch by man.
Outrageous Surf ScHool Lessons in Lahaina
Test your skills out in the waves on this surfing lesson in Maui. Led by an expert instructor, learn surf techniques and timing as you hit the warm waters of Lahaina Harbor. Receive personal attention from your instructor and top-of-the-line equipment to practice on. Photos of your small-group experience are also available for purchase.
On this guided, full day tour of Hana, enjoy the diverse and tropical beauty of the famous Road to Hana. Stop for photos at roadside waterfalls and stunning black sand beaches, and even wrap around the rugged backside of Haleakala volcano. With an informative guide behind the wheel, this is one of the best ways to visit Hana—especially if you don't want to drive!
Maui Scuba Diving Introductory Lesson from Lahaina
If you've always wanted to breathe underwater — but never had the courage to try it — this introductory scuba lesson in Maui is the perfect place to get started. Under the watchful eye of a professional instructor and in calm, protected waters, you'll learn the basic skills required for scuba diving in Maui. The lesson has a maximum of only four divers and, once you've learned the safety basics, you'll casually kick around the reef in search of tropical marine life. When planning your trip, know that flying within 18 hours of scuba is unsafe and therefore not permitted.


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Mark & Juanita ~ Eloping To The Washington Coast!
The Washington Coast is a remarkable, brilliantly beautiful and "out-of-the-way" place for a small/intimate wedding ceremony or elopement!
Mark and Juanita flew in from Colorado and with their closest friends/family, we hiked down to the water's edge on a chilly Monday morning. The fog was rolling in, the air was crisp, every was dressed to kill ~ it was just a remarkable and memorable moment.
If you are seeking a gorgeous place oceanside, check out Ruby Beach on the Washington Coast – it's a spectacular and hidden location/venue!
Eloping To Seattle ~ Let Me Help You With Your Arrangements, i.e., I Know The Area!
As you plan your wedding day, I am happy to provide referrals and recommendations for your ceremony site, hotel stay, activities and fun adventures, celebration meal(s) and even a fabulous make-up/hair person and florist!
Each year, I work with couples who are planning their wedding ceremony and celebration from afar ~ and if you are, don't be shy about asking me for my best resources and recommendations – budget thru the most lavish!
Chris and Stephanie were married near the water at Seattle's Gasworks Park, surrounded by an intimate group of family and friends.
Gasworks Park is one of many Seattle parks that give couples lots of choices for a small wedding ceremony and/or elopement.
And look at the smiles at the right ! This was after a boat filled with couple cheered at the end of Chris and Stephanie's ceremony ~ and came to the edge of the grass to give the couple a bottle of wine!
My best to you, Chris & Stephanie!
The Tiny Wedding Ceremony ~ Why Going "Just Us" Really Works!
Jim and Holly found a perfect place for their sweet and intimate waterside wedding ceremony ~ a friend's deck overlooking the water in Des Moines, WA.
Sometimes, a tiny wedding just works and for all the right reasons. I love weddings of all sizes and the small ceremony is a favorite of mine because most often it is the most intimate of experiences. If you are planning a "tiny ceremony," do take the time to create poignant vows and to create a moment that hopefully will take your breath away!
Seattle's Volunteer Park ~ A Sweet Spot For An Intimate Elopement!
Seattle's Volunteer Park is a beautiful spot for a sweet and intimate ceremony.
Bryce and Irene were married under a very old and huge tree in the back of the Park's Seattle Asian Art Museum ~ surrounded by a few close family and friends.
I love small wedding ceremonies. Don't get me wrong ~ the "big ones" are super fun, amazing and often, over-the-top.
And eloping – getting hitched – getting it done – just doing it – in a magical place with 2 people or 20 folks is what resonates with many loving couples.
So, if you're in Seattle and searching for a place for a ceremony or are driving/flying in to "elope," check out Volunteer Park. It's one of my most favorite parks in Seattle to get hitched!
Robb and Ann traveled from California to Seattle's Alaskan Way to be married waterside at one of the Northwest's iconic landmark hotels – The Edgewater!
A small and mighty group of family and friends traveled in from different parts to join this wonderful couple for their early Friday evening ceremony. As the sun began to set over the sound, Robb and Ann exchanged beautiful and personal vows – with a Seattle – Bainbridge Island ferry in the background.
Robb and Ann ~ thank you for giving me the marvelous opportunity to "get you hitched" and to be a part of your wedding day!
Getting Hitched "Mariner Style!" ~ Andy & Abby's Elopement At The Glove!
I met Andy and Abby across the street in the lobby of the Silver Cloud Hotel and we walked to the Glove and in the craziness of a baseball loving crowd, we got this sweet couple married!
Doug and Theresa Elope To Orcas Island, Washington!
Doug and Theresa's elopement was a truly an over-the-top event! Yes, I finally got this wonderful couple married but it took quite the effort.
You see, I was scheduled to fly from Seattle to Orcas on a seaplane to marry them on a fine Sunday evening. I had the ticket, I was packed for an overnight – fun, right?
Well, what we didn't expect was wind and gusty rain which cancelled all flights for the afternoon out of Lake Union. I had to scramble fast to catch a ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Island which involved an unexpected 2-hour drive from Seattle. I made it onto the Anacortes-Orcas Island ferry with minutes to spare and once on Orcas, found my way to the sweet Outlook Inn. I was late ~ I was happy ~ I was there! So very fun in all ways.
Doug and Theresa ~ thank you again for giving me the most most marvelous opportunity to share in your wedding day, Orcas Island style!


Is your school ready for a new playground?
Only one in four kids in the US are getting the recommended daily amount of physical activity. That means, in a class of 20 students, only 5 are truly able to be a kid for just one hour a day. That's why UnitedHealthcare and Fiesta Bowl Charities have teamed up to provide safe places for kids in Phoenix and Tucson to play. This grant will include one new playground for a school in both Maricopa and Pima County.
Please provide enrollment broken down by grade level.
Share a photo of existing playground if applicable.


Efflorescence in concrete is a whitish coloured powdered deposition of salts on the concrete surface that is formed due to evaporation of water from the concrete. It is caused when water soluble salts are present in the concrete material, which comes on to the surface while evaporation of water from the concrete.
Fig 1: Efflorescence in concrete wall.
The formation of efflorescence in concrete is factored by many external factors.
Presence of salts in one of the materials of concrete. Commonly salts are found in the fine aggregate or sand taken from the river beds.
If the concrete is not cured properly, the hydration process is incomplete on which the un-hydrated products near the surface form the efflorescence on the surface of concrete.
If the water content in the concrete mix is more, it makes the concrete porous. Thus allowing the path for water and salts to come to the surface and for efflorescence.
In wet conditions such as rainy season, the surplus water acts as a medium for the salts to transport to the surface of concrete and form crystalline white powder.
Variability of concrete (compaction or curing) can result in localised problems where water can permeate more easily through the concrete.
Inclusion of Class-F fly ash or metakaolin can lock up significant amounts of calcium hydroxide in the concrete.
Installing vapour barrier to prevent the movement of moisture from the sub grade to the surface of a slab.
Application of sealers and coatings can prevent surface water from penetrating slabs.
Waterproofing agents to be used to reduce permeability of concrete.
Making the concrete denser will reduce the permeability of concrete to a greater extent.
Preventing the hardened concrete from exposure to moisture by maintaining surface sealers and site drainage, and from rising groundwater by placing a plastic membrane under slabs.
Avoiding the concrete from premature drying.
Use of concrete ingredient such as aggregate, cement and sand which contains very less amount of salts in it.
Efflorescence in the concrete can be removed using the pressurised water jet. Applying pressurised water may dissolve efflorescence quickly. But care must be taken that the water after removing of efflorescence is completely dried off. If not dried, the same water can cause efflorescence to reappear.
Fig 2: Removal of efflorescence using pressurised water.
Some type of efflorescence that are easily removable can be easily removed using a stiff?bristle broom or brush. If the result is not satisfactory by dry brushing, scrub with clean water then lightly rinse the surface.
Concentrated acid is not recommended to be applied on concrete, diluted proportion of 1:20 is used. the surface in which the acid is applied must be moist but without any free water. The applied solution should be allowed to react on the concrete surface for 10 to 15 minutes. The surface should then be thoroughly rinsed and scrubbed with lots of clean water. Repeat rinsing at least twice or until all traces of the acid solution have been removed.
Fig 3: Removal of efflorescence using diluted acid and brush.
Washing with acid may cause colour variations and alter the surface texture. For coloured finishes a more dilute acid solution (2% or 1 part acid to 50 parts water) may be required. A small trial area should be done first to assess the results.
Proper safety to be followed while doing this procedure. Ensure good ventilation and avoid contact between the acid and the reinforcement.
Rinse the building surface with water. If the surface is outdoors, you can use a hose to spray down the surface. Or, if the surface is indoors, you can use a spray bottle filled with water to rinse the surface thoroughly.
Spray the cleaning solution onto the building surface and allow it to sit for several minutes. If necessary, you may need to apply multiple coats of the cleaning solution to the surface for optimal results.
Rinse the building surface with water one last time. Then, use a fresh, dry cloth to clean the surface. Ensure the surface is dry to minimize the risk of ongoing efflorescence.
Apply coatings roughly 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. below the surface of the building material. This will prevent water from evaporating and passing through the treated area as vapour and soluble salts.


Install the latest version of wine – This can be done several ways. The most effective way is through your Ubuntu Software Center (Ubuntu), or Install & Remove Software window (KDE). Simply start up your corresponding installation tool search for wine, and install.
Start the game – Navigate to your Age of Mythology directory and run aom.exe (make sure to set this file as executable by right clicking on it -> properties -> compatibility tab).
If you've followed the above steps and are still having issues running Age of Mythology on Linux, please post in the comments below. To increase your chances of a solution being found include as much detail as possible (which version of the game you're running, what operating system you have, what video card you have and steps to reproduce the issue). Screenshots are also very useful!
Install the latest version of wine – Open your Ubuntu Software Center (Ubuntu), or Install & Remove Software window (KDE) search for wine, and install your desired package.


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Bhutan Honeymoon Package
Thimphu, Bhutan's capital, occupies a valley in the country's western interior. In addition to being the government seat, the city is known for its Buddhist sites. The massive Tashichho Dzong is a fortified monastery and government palace with gold-leaf roofs. The Memorial Chorten, a whitewashed structure with a gold spire, is a revered Buddhist shrine dedicated to Bhutan's third king, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Punakha is a town in the Himalayas of Bhutan. It's known for the Punakha Dzong, a 17th-century fortress at the juncture of the Pho and Mo Chhu rivers. The fortress hosts the Punakha Tshechu, a religious festival featuring masked dances and music. In the surrounding Punakha Valley, temples include the fertility-focused Chimi Lhakhang and the hilltop Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which has river and mountain views.
Paro is a valley town in Bhutan, west of the capital, Thimphu. It is the site of the country's only international airport and is also known for the many sacred sites in the area. North of town, the Taktsang Palphug (Tiger's Nest) monastery clings to cliffs above the forested Paro Valley. Northwest of here are the remains of a defensive fortress, Drukgyel Dzong, dating from the 17th century.
Thimpu town by walk.
On Arrival at Paro Airport our representative will welcome you and Transfer to Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening explore the Thimpu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Kuensel Phodrang Folk Heritage Museum Sangaygang View Point Tashichho Dzong Takin Preserve Centre
After breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten (Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum. Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery and Takin Preserve Centre, the national animal of Bhutan can be seen here. Later visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Thimphu to Punakha
Punakha Dzong Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal Chhimi Lhakhang Drukpa Kuenley
After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visit Punakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short and easy hike to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as "The Temple of Fertility" was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, "The Devine Mad Man". Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Punakha.
Excursion to Gangtey
Gangtey beautiful valley of Bhutan Gangtey Gompha
After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha.
Royal Botanical Park. National Museum
After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Paro.On the way stop at Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
Tiger's Nest Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery
After breakfast hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery - called "Tiger's Nest" (2hrs hike from the base camp). Later visit Drukgyel Dzong & Kyichu Monastery. Overnight stay at Paro.
After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Paro for Drop.
Ramada Valley Thimphu
Zhingkham Resort
Tashi Namgay Resort
6 Nights - 7 Days (2 N Thimphu | 2 N Punakha | 2 N Paro)
Splendors Of Bhutan
Wonders of Bhutan
Refreshing Bhutan (Ex.Mumbai)


I, too, have read Claire Tomalin's biography of JA, and I disagreed with her analysis of all the books.
You make two points, one about Mr Crawford, and one about the reality, in terms of their book, of fictional characters. This last is, of course, one that occupies me constantly as a maker of fiction myself. I see it like this. The writer has to create a world which will persuade the reader of its reality: now, this world will necessarily be very largely incomplete, but I must put enough in to convince my readers that they are experiencing something real (this is done by putting in only the things the characters notice) and also avoid putting in things which clash with the preconceptions the reader has of what I can only call the blank space in that world (the non-described bits). It's not quite as simple as that because, of course, fiction has to be surprising all the time, but the surprise has to be accepted willingly by the reader as a fault of their own understanding: i.e., there have to be clues which the reader accepts responsibility for missing or misinterpreting.
The writer is left with the insoluble problem that his or her conception of reality may be so far from the average (or normal) that most readers are unable to believe any of it at all. Claire Tomalin seems to have this problem with Jane Austen's books: she's only read the surface of the book, where Mr Crawford is indeed charming and amusing, and so his final disgrace breaks the "blank space", and the novel, into pieces. We who have read with more attention, though, were prepared for it. Mr Crawford's every impulse is selfish and often dishonest. Fanny sees through him as no one else does (he is a great actor, like that other selfish villian Willoughby). Mr Crawford sets Julia and Maria against each other for his own amusement (he is a sadist), and then he does the same with Maria and Mr Rushworth (a cowardly target: but then, Mr C is a coward, too). He has no respect for Fanny's beliefs, which are almost her only source of support. By the time he turns his attention to Fanny he has proved himself again and again to be insincere - and Fanny knows that without truth, there is no point in engaging with him in any way. Good for her!
I enjoyed your post, though I'd disagree with your suggestion that Fanny's character is formed to a significant extent by her removal from home. She's moved from a place where she's not valued except by one fraternal figure, to another, ditto. I think both houses would have had the same tendency to sap social confidence and to encourage deep thought in a naturally just and logical mind.


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The General Assembly appropriated $1 million to a parking garage a $58,000 parking study commissioned by the city said there was no need to build.
When a yearlong parking study concluded last year that the time wasn't right to build a parking garage in downtown Dover, some city officials disagreed.
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen and City Manager Donna Mitchell were at the top of that list and argued that a 400-space parking garage would help foster economic development in downtown Dover.
Mitchell's resolve never waned in the 10 months since the study's findings and the City of Dover was recently rewarded with $1 million from the state to help fund the project.
Dover's city manager saw an opportunity to get the ball rolling in late May when she suspected the state would have a budget surplus. So she reached out to local legislators to try to get a piece of the surplus pie.
In a letter to Sen. Brian Bushweller, D-Camden, Rep. Sean Lynn, D-Dover, and Rep. Andria Bennett, D-Dover, Mitchell urged them to seek funding in the state bond bill to assist in the project.
Her argument that the city was committed to revitalizing Dover's historic downtown to encourage economic development was convincing and local legislators pushed for and secured $1 million in bond bill funding.
Their support came despite the lack of an obvious need for such a structure now. There are many empty storefronts downtown and according to the study, already more than enough spaces for a city Dover's size.
"Everybody saw the state had extra money, so we requested some for the City of Dover," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said the change of heart from Dover being years away from needing a parking garage to going for it now was philosophical and not made out of necessity.
The thought is that while the city doesn't currently need a parking garage, it will in the near future if downtown is to grow and become vibrant again.
"If we go up and build a vertical parking structure, that does away with the need to have individual parking lots," Mitchell said. "Then you'll have more land for development. It's a way to grow downtown."
Mitchell said the city wants to make sure it has the infrastructure in place to attract new businesses to downtown. She wants developers to know that Dover is prepared.
"We're not looking at status quo, we're looking to grow downtown and Dover," she said. "This will only enhance our city."
Langan Engineering of Philadelphia, the firm that conducted the study for the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning Organization, doesn't quite see it the same way.
Among the key findings of the $58,000 study is that the 1,800 total public and private parking spots in the downtown area now are more than enough for a downtown and city of Dover's size and character.
Dover's latest population count was 37,786 in 2016, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The study concluded that parking occupancy rates never approach capacity and the peak rate for on-street parking is 75 percent.
But customers shopping at Loockerman Street businesses or eating at downtown restaurants often can't find a close parking spot. Shop owners tell similar stories of customers who have to park three or four blocks away.
Andrea Carolin is a real estate agent from Magnolia who often meets clients at 33 West Ale House and Grill and other restaurants in the downtown area for lunch.
Parking is hit or miss for her.
"There are hardly ever parking spots near 33 West around lunch," said Carolin, who said she sometimes walks two or three blocks to the Loockerman Street restaurant. "And many times, I can't even find an empty space in the Bradford Street parking lot."
Mitchell said the Bradford Street lot, which is a block off of Loockerman Street, is one of the locations being considered for the parking garage. The others are the Governors Avenue lot and Loockerman Plaza.
Each will be assessed in a feasibility study the city will soon undertake, using part of a $50,000 appropriation by City Council for economic development.
The parking garage was estimated to cost as much as $4 million a year ago, but Mitchell said using an industry-wide $20,000 per space formula it could cost more. Under discussion is a garage with 300 to 400 spaces.
Mitchell said that based on conversations city planner Dave Hugg has had with developers interested in coming to Dover, redevelopment could conservatively generate upwards of $25 million in new construction.
City officials are beginning to look at how to pay for the garage. The $1 million in state money is a start, but the city is considering a public-private partnership or using current parking fees or both. It could go to bond, Mitchell said.
"It's all in the early stages," she said. "But it's beginning to come together."
Helping the downtown redevelopment effort are state projects like Unlock the Block.
Four vacant downtown buildings were highlighted in an Unlock the Block marketing campaign launched in April to fill vacant commercial spaces in downtown Dover.
The initiative — focused on properties along Loockerman and adjacent streets — assists landlords in finding tenants for vacant buildings and offers incentives for owners to redevelop their properties.
Downtown Dover Partnership's Tina Bradbury said the city has 86 businesses in the Downtown District, with 10 vacant storefronts along Loockerman and adjacent streets.
"We want to get small businesses back into the heart of our city ... to drive economic development," Bradbury said.


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, est un genre de la famille des Tenrecidae, comprenant des mammifères insectivores endémiques de Madagascar. Ils sont appelés tenrecs en français. Il ne faut pas confondre ces espèces avec le Tangue, seule espèce du genre .

Liste d'espèces
Selon ITIS et Selon MSW :
 Oryzorictes hova A. Grandidier, 1870
 Oryzorictes tetradactylus Milne-Edwards & A. Grandidier, 1882

Caractéristiques
Les individus des espèces de ce genre mesurent environ entre 10 et 12,5 cm de long pour une masse comprise entre 28 et 40 g. Comme d'autres insectivores semi-fouisseurs ils ont des pattes avant bien développées, pourvues de griffes ainsi que des petits yeux et de petites oreilles. Ils ont un pelage généralement brun-roux, bicolore selon qu'il s'agit du dos ou du ventre mais certaines populations de Oryzorictes hova sont albinos.

La différenciation des espèces se fait surtout par le nombre de doigts des membres antérieurs. Oryzorictes tetradactylus a, comme son nom l'indique, quatre doigts, tandis que Oryzorictes hova en a cinq.

Oryzorictes tetradactylus possède aussi une queue généralement plus courte que Oryzorictes hova mais des variations individuelles existent, rendant ce seul critère insuffisant pour reconnaître les espèces.

Notes et références

Liens externes

Insectivore (nom scientifique)
Tenrecidae
Faune endémique de Madagascar

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


OpenCV 4.0.0 is now available in the official OpenCV.org website. I have compiled and packaged the CVImage library from my book together with the Java build of the new OpenCV library.
You can download the CVImage library here.
Then I install the Electron as a global package with npm.
For each of the Node.js application, you can initialise it with the following command in its folder. Alternately, you can also do it within the Terminal window from Visual Studio Code. Fill in the details when prompted.
For the programming part, I used a main.js to define the Electron window and its related functions. The window will load the index.html page. It is the main webpage for the application. It will then call the sketch.js to perform the p5.js and OpenCV core functions. The p5.js and OpenCV communicate through the use of the canvas object. The GUI functions, imread() and imshow() are used for such communication. This example will switch on the default webcam to capture the live video and perform a blur and Canny edge detection.
Source code is now available at my GitHub repository.
The second testing is also based on the Java wrapper of the Intel Realsense SDK by Edwin Jakobs. The version is the display of the 16 bit depth image from Processing.
The source code again can be available from the GitHub repository of this post.
The testing is based on the Java wrapper of the Intel Realsense SDK, version 2 found in the following GitHub repository.
It only provides the pre-built binary for Windows version. I used it to test with my Intel Realsense D415 camera. The image below is the screenshot of the camera view.
The source code can be found in the GitHub repository of this post.
The example is the Processing implementation of the OpenCV sample, fast_neural_style.py to work with live style transfer using existing pre-trained Torch models.
The complete source code is in my GitHub repository of this website at ml20180827a.
where im.getBGR() is the Mat variable of the input image; faces is the MatOfRect variable (a number of Rect) obtained from the face detection; shapes is the ArrayList<MatOfPoint2f> variable returning the face landmark details for each face detected.
Each face is a MatOfPoint2f value. We can convert it to an array of Point. The array has length 68. Each point in the array corresponds to a face landmark feature point in the face as shown in the below image.
To enhance the last post in face swap, we can make use of the cloning features of the Photo module in OpenCV. The command we use is the seamlessClone() function.
where warp is the accumulation of all warped triangles; im2 is the original target image; mask is the masked image of the convex hull of the face contour; centre is a Point variable of the centre of the target image; output will be the blended final image.
Complete source code is now in the GitHub repository, ml20180820b.
After the previous 4 exercises, we can start to work on with the OpenCV face swap example in Processing. With the two images, we first compute the face landmark for each of them. We then prepare the Delaunay triangulation for the 2nd image. Based on the triangles in the 2nd image, we find corresponding vertices in the 1st image. For each triangle pair, we perform the warp affine transform from the 1st image to the 2nd image. It will create the face swap effect.
Note the skin tone discrepancy in the 3rd image for the face swap.
Full source code is now available at the GitHub repository ml20180820a.
The 4th exercise is a demonstration of the planar subdivision function in OpenCV to retrieve the Delaunay triangulation of the face convex hull outline that we obtain from the last post. The program will use the Subdiv2D class from the Imgproc module in OpenCV.
The function getTriangleList() will compute the Delaunay triangulation based on all the points inserted. It will return the result in the variable, triangleList. This variable is an instance of MatOfFloat6, and which is a collection of 6 numbers. The first pair of numbers are the x and y position of the first vertex of the triangle. The second pair of numbers are for the second vertex. The third pair of numbers are for the third vertex of the triangle. Based on this, we can draw each triangle in the Delaunay triangulation process, as shown in the image below.
Complete source code is now available in my GitHub repository at ml20180819b.


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Surf Breaks You've Never Heard Of To Ride Around the World
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Seeking saltwater and perfect sets in a lesser-known locale has become something of a global movement. Adventure seekers of the aquatic kind are turning travel into wave-riding missions everywhere from beneath the Northern Lights in Iceland to the southernmost tip of Africa and Australia. There's never been a better time to catch the surfing bug and set off for hidden breaks with the promise of a perfect pipe. Here are three new breaks we're frothing over from around the world.
Is Taiwan the next global surf mecca?
Tubular Taitung
Words: Carla Grossetti, travel writer
When my son Fin and I first meet 34-year-old A-Hsun (pronounced 'Ashoon') Chen in the township of Taitung, on the east coast of Taiwan, he's wearing a pair of boardies and lopsided grin, and flashing the shaka sign. Apart from the sun that has leathered his skin bronze and bleached his shoulder-length locks, the internationally recognised hand gesture directed at my 14-year-old tells us A-Hsun is part of the local surf scene. As well as working at the local Taitung Surf Shop, A-Hsun and his girlfriend, Tsai Tsai 'Chucky' Tsai, 36, run Yeah Surf House, a local hostel aiming to capitalise on the country's status as an up-and-coming surf destination.
The Taiwan Open of Surfing has been held in nearby Jinzun Harbour in November every year since 2011 and is now a World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) event. As well as hiring out boards, Taitung Surf Shop offers lessons to travellers and also sponsors young villagers, who A-Hsun hopes will one day become stars of the local surfing community. Although A-Hsun's English skills are limited, he helps us understand key phrases: "lng tsin tua" ("the wave is huge"); "ing bo-lai" ("the wave does not come"); and "hao e" ("I'm hungry"), a useful phrase when travelling with a teenager.
A-Hsun was inducted into surfing culture in his mid 20s when he lived in Kenting in the southernmost point of Taiwan, but he moved to the Taitung area because the "waves are better". As A-Hsun tells it, while Taiwan is one of the newest countries on the Australasian Surfing Circuit, the waves in the pre-monsoon season on the east coast are gaining global attention.
Taitung isn't just known for surfing, it's also a hotspot for divers from around the world.
After piling into A-Hsun's van, he takes us rocketing up and down dirt tracks where the morning sun has painted over the pocked surfaces. "Bo ing [no wave]," says A-Hsun, as he points to the Donghe Rivermouth in Taitung. Australian pro surfer Perth Standlick was crowned Taiwan Open of Surfing champion in 2015 and the 27-year-old agrees Jinzun is a top destination for a family surf trip as the beaches suit sun-seekers as well as surfers of mixed ability. "I love Taiwan. The wave in Jinzun is very fun and forgiving, and it would have to be one of the most mellow places in the world to learn to surf. It's definitely one of the newest countries to embrace surfing and everyone is just happy to be out there," says Standlick, who competed in the 2017 Taiwan Open of Surfing in November.
"I've been there four times and the surf scene is getting bigger each time. I've had amazing waves there. The locals are so stoked to watch you surf and show you around and are psyched to show you their culture," he says. As interest in the region's untouched beaches and rideable waves begins to grow, Standlick says it feels like the community has opened its eyes to new opportunities in Taiwan.
That vibrant surf culture is evident as A-Hsun and Fin paddle out into a lineup made up of surfers from Japan, Hong Kong and Belgium. "Yeeewww," squeals A-Hsun as Fin takes off on a set wave. Again, the surf term for 'awesome' is universal. Yew, indeed.
In Montanita it's not uncommon to be surfing with dolphins, whales and other beautiful wildlife.
Mighty Montanita
Words: José Bishop, traveller and surfer
Ecuador is a little known and explored part of the world that has had a large impact on my life. The country's unmistakeable beauty makes it one of the most memorable destinations I've visited – having great waves is a plus as well. Ecuador is now an emerging surf destination and travellers are excitedly starting to notice the untouched nature of Ecuador's coastline and the powerful beach and point breaks it has to offer.
My journey to Ecuador was purely accidental. I grew up travelling with Cirque Du Soleil for 10 years, and on a three-week tour break between cities in South America, my family noticed all flights transitted through Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and a gateway port to the Galapagos Islands and Pacific beaches. A little research revealed that November to March was peak swell season, so we jumped on the opportunity to get some empty lineups and tick off another country.
From Australia, there are no direct flights to Ecuador, so the best way to get there is to fly with Qantas or LATAM via Auckland to Santiago, Chile, or adding Ecuador as a stop to a South American
Air Pass to make the most of your holiday.
For our family of six, we needed a spot that would be safe, comfortable and appeal to non-surfers, too. We stumbled upon the little surfing town of Montanita, a two-hour drive south from Guayaquil International Airport. There are plenty of places to stop along the highway too, with local ceviche to try and balsa surfboard shapers. On Ecuador's Ruta del Sol, Montanita is a popular spot with a number of surf schools, camps, hotels and rental homes and a vibrant nightlife. The waves here are powerful and varied. I was blown away by the steamrolling righthand at Montanita and the miles of empty beach breaks along the coast, which offer plenty of whitewater waves for beginners and smaller waves on the inside.
There's nothing better than kicking back on the beach after a big surf session.
A remarkable thing about Montanita is the wide variety of waves in such a condensed space, but once you paddle out the back, you really feel you are, as the locals say: "A guest visiting the ocean". Before long, you'll be surfing with dolphins, humpback whales, turtles, manta rays and hundreds of different types of fish. The righthand point break has an intense takeoff zone, leading to a more forgiving beach break. It's the most popular in the area, so go early when the partygoers are still sleeping from the night before.
Just several minutes north, Curia and San Alon are open beach breaks with lots of peaks that you'll share with a few friendly locals, while 30 minutes' drive north from Montanita, Ayampe is a smooth rolling
giant – it's the best wave to learn on with plenty of space to practise.
Still, one of my favourite aspects of surfing in Ecuador is the pace of life, which is simple, relaxed and taught me to enjoy 'what is enough'. For the locals, it was their crops, fishing, crafts and surfing. For me, sitting at
a beach bar after a six-hour surf with a cocktail and barbecue meal for less than AU$9 as the sun set, that was definitely enough.
Rote offers more than great surf breaks - it's somewhere to kick back completely off the grid.
Relaxed Rote
Words: Jodie Cooper, commentator and former pro surfer
I first heard about Rote from a few of my surfer sources. It's popular with Aussie expats, but this Indonesian island is as far away from Bali as you can imagine – perhaps even the Bali of 10 years ago. Peaceful and rural, Rote (pronounced 'Roti') is a speck amid the Indonesian archipelago, lying just off the West Timor coast and around 500km north of Broome. From Bali, Garuda Indonesia flies to Kupang in Timor (a two-hour flight), and then it's another half-hour plane ride to Rote. Alternatively, you can take the fast ferry from Kupang's local port for the two-hour trip to the island. At the airport, we hail a taxi for the approximately hour-long trip to Nemberala Bay on the southwest coast.
Our base for the next three weeks is a friend's newly built house, however, the relatively underdeveloped Rote also has resorts, mostly single-level affairs that cater for surfers on a budget through to slick setups with pools and yoga. A few shops sell everything from phone and internet credit to ice-cold beer and basic supplies, and there's also a food market that's a big weekly event. There's no ATMs here, so be sure to bring cash as a money transfer may take a couple of days.
Nemberala is pretty much a one-road affair and most people get around on scooters. Free-range chickens, pigs, goats, monkeys and even small children share the road – a real eye-opener – but there's a safe, community-minded feel to this sleepy little village that steals my heart. While unassuming, Nemberala is home to a variety of world-class breaks. The area caters for a range of skill levels – there are a couple of learner spots on given days – but it's mostly geared for the intermediate to experienced surfer. The vibe here is extremely friendly – both in and out of the water. It can be crowded at times (some days I counted 25 people in the water), but still much more relaxed than other Indonesian surf spots.
Nemerala Bay is home to a variety of world-class breaks.
Nemberala directly fronts a world-class break called T-Land, a long, cruisy left at up to six feet (1.8m) but it becomes a very different beast at seven feet (2m). Definitely one for the experienced surfer! The swells are thick past six feet and I would have killed to have a Hawaiian-style 7-footer with me to get into the waves. I recommend taking a range of surfboards – your everyday short board will do but it's also a good idea to bring a longer board,
or hire one at a resort.
The wave can be particularly long at T-Land and the different takeoff sections spread out the crowd. I catch waves so long that I couldn't possibly do more than one more turn and kick out of the wave in hysterical happiness at just how much fun this spot was. While I paddle out, I'm amazed at the abundance of vibrantly hued marine life. The coastline is fringed by hectares of coloured coral reefs and sandy beaches, and the diving and snorkelling around Rote is truly exceptional due to the large numbers of manta rays and dugongs.
Out of the water, Nemberala is just as stunning. White-sand beaches lined with swaying coconut palms lead to crystal-clear blue water. Hammocks strung up between palm trees offer the ideal vantage point to drink in the spectacular sunsets and paradisiacal panoramas. Outside of the surf community, Rote is still under the radar but it's certainly not a secret – word is slowly getting out about this laidback Indonesian island.
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As the Hospitality Industry Recovers, It Needs Extra Protection
Cyber incidents could cripple organizations that are ramping back up from the depths of the pandemic.
Gary Alterson / Rackspace Technology 9th March, 2022
Now that more customers are dining and traveling for business and pleasure once again, companies are seeking a path to full recovery amidst any new variants. Restaurants, hotels and other travel-industry organizations find themselves navigating a wide array of new challenges while trying to build back from months of lost revenue. These challenges include supply chain shortages and unprecedented labor market constraints, along with more familiar concerns like cyberattacks, which continued during the pandemic and increased in complexity.
Like other industries, hospitality has become increasingly dependent on technology to manage the dizzying array of methods that cybercriminals have at their disposal. Now, more than ever, cyber incidents have the potential to cripple organizations that are ramping back up from the depths of COVID.
But as leaders across the industry seek to navigate these threats, our recent survey of more than 1,400 global IT leaders, including 235 hospitality decision-makers, raised some red flags.
The nature of cyberthreats in hospitality
According to our survey, advanced persistent threat (APT) attacks are the leading cyberthreat to hospitality, impacting 49% of the organizations we surveyed. This is closely followed by incidents involving stolen credentials (47%) and unauthorized exposure of data (42%). And the threats extend well beyond respondents' own networks. While 61% of organizations have experienced network or platform attacks, more than half (51%) said they are also managing attacks on web applications.
When asked about the root cause of these vulnerabilities, half of the hospitality leaders surveyed cited the growing sophistication of threats and attack methods, while 42% said that the growth in data, digital operations and remote work have increased their exposure to new threats. Further, 36% said that sophisticated, well-funded adversaries, including state-sponsored cybercriminals, still present a challenge.
Industry preparedness and resource challenges
Most worrying is the lack of confidence that hospitality IT leaders have in their ability to respond to cyberthreats, given resource and talent constraints. Only 44% said they can effectively respond to incidents or understand the nature of the threats they are facing, while fewer than half (41%) said they can mitigate threats in an increasingly complex IT environment where DevOps, faster release/delivery cycles, microservice application architectures, and hybrid/multicloud environments are commonplace.
Moreover, hospitality IT decision-makers face severe cybersecurity talent and resource shortages. Over half (52%) of respondents identified recruiting and retaining cybersecurity talent and maintaining skills as a challenge. The most significant gaps in cybersecurity skills cited were in cloud security (34%) and network security (30%).
When asked about the biggest cybersecurity and compliance challenges for businesses, respondents gave the following responses:
89% said their organizations lack expertise
83% said they lack resources
71% said they lack the time to respond to threats
58% said they have insufficient training information
Overall, these responses indicate a lack of investment in cyber talent within the hospitality industry.
Identifying a path forward
When asked how they intend to fill cybersecurity skill deficits, 54% of hospitality companies said their internal training is effective for cybersecurity talent retention, while 38% said they will look to external recruitment agencies. But it's increasingly clear that addressing cyber challenges is both an internal and an external job that requires coordination between a company's internal IT team and third-party experts such as managed security service providers (MSSPs), managed detection and response providers (MDRs), and systems integrators. Going it alone is simply not an option.
As the economy continues to recover from its greatest shock in decades, hospitality organizations will need to remain vigilant and get more creative in addressing cyber vulnerabilities, despite stretched IT budgets and labor market pains. Third-party providers are clearly poised to play a larger role, as is technology, including cloud-native security tools. Organizations should review their current investments and identify areas where they can more effectively use existing capabilities such as automation.
With labor shortages unlikely to make significant short-term improvements, the hospitality companies best positioned to emerge successfully from the pandemic will be those making the right external cybersecurity investments, while maximizing the efficiency of their internal teams.
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Q: CHROOT for shell script testing I am looking at setting up a shell script in order to properly document and automate the process I am using to setup a few servers we have. In order to test the shell script through its different stages I was thinking a CHROOT would be ideal, since I can wipe out the "virtual root" and create it on the fly. I have never used CHROOT before, however.
I was just curious what are the exact steps I would need to follow to implement this process of creating a chroot (with the basic core functions that would be needed to install apache/php/etc.)? and then destroying it?

A: The biggest problem is building a working environment under your chroot (all the dependencies and stuff).
I think searching online for Linux jail creation should help you get on track.
Tools like Jail Chroot Project or Jailkit should facilitate this process.

A: You may find a virtual server is better.  You can checkpoint the state, then restore it at the end of your test.  This environment would probably be a better proxy for a real server.  KVM is easy to setup and build with.

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