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Recife je přístavní město na severovýchodě Brazílie, hlavní město státu Pernambuco. Ve městě žije asi 1,56 milionu obyvatel, celá metropolitní oblast má 3,77 milionu obyvatel.

Klimatické podmínky
Město a celý stát Pernambuco se rozkládá nedaleko rovníku poblíž pobřeží Atlantského oceánu. Podnebí je tropické s průměrnou letní teplotou okolo 28 °C a průměrnou zimní teplotou 25 °C. Průměrný roční úhrn srážek činí asi 2000 mm.

Historie
První portugalská osada byla na místě dnešního Recife založena již v roce 1537.

Demografická situace
V metropolitní oblasti Recife žilo v roce 2009 celkem 3 768 902 obyvatel. Z toho bylo 1 958 358 kreolů (52,9 %), 1 428 972 bělochů (38,6 %), 296 160 černochů (8,0 %) a 14 808 asiatů (0,4 %).

Partnerská města
  Amsterdam, Nizozemsko (1900)
  A Coruña, Španělsko
  Dallas, Spojené státy americké (1948)
  Kanton, Čína (2007)
  Nantes, Francie (2003)
  Porto, Portugalsko (1987)

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Přístavní města Atlantského oceánu
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Stephen H. Petersdorf '80 MD'83, P'13
By Phoebe Hall	on	 October 2014
Stephen H. Petersdorf, 55, of Seattle, WA, died June 28 after a courageous fight against cancer. Born in Baltimore and raised in Seattle, he returned there after his undergraduate and medical education to complete his training in internal medicine and hematology-oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Steve was associate professor of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology and the school's first Endowed Chair in Cancer Care, and treated patients at the UW Medical Center and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. In 2012, he joined Seattle Genetics as senior medical director of medical affairs, where he worked to translate new cancer therapies for patients. Steve's passion for patient care extended nationally, as a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, and Seattle Magazine named him a "Top Doc" from 2002 to 2012. He took his role as husband and father as seriously as he did his professional career. He balanced a twocareer marriage with respect, love, and humor. A proud baseball, football, and lacrosse dad, he was ever-present for his boys, both in the classroom and on the sidelines. Steve was a passionate supporter of the Northwest Boychoir and Vocalpoint! Seattle, for which he served as president of the board of directors. He leaves his wife, Effie, and sons, Nick '13, Andrew, and Colin, of Seattle; and a brother.

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Dominican bachata singer Frank Reyes was discovered by a talent scout while working at a grocery store, and he began recording his 1991 debut, Tu Seras Mi Reina, only a week later.
∙ He earned the title Prince of Bachata in 2002, when his breakthrough single, "Nada de Nada," made the Top 10 of Billboard's Tropical Airplay chart.
∙ The ultraromantic title track from his 2014 album, Noche de Pasión, was a US Latin radio hit and spent five months on the Dominican charts.
∙ Reyes, a two-time Latin Grammy nominee, was twice honored as Bachatero of the Year by Premios Soberano, a prominent Dominican awards show.
∙ Bachata star Romeo Santos tapped him to guest on "Payasos," from the Platinum-certified Utopía, which Rolling Stone ranked as one of the 25 Best Latin Albums of 2019.
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Frankie Ruiz, Jr.,"El Hijo de la Salsa". Currently on his tour "20 Años Homenaje a Frankie Ruiz". In commemoration of the 20 years of the legendary salsa singer Frankie Ruiz Sr., his son travels the world with the best of the salsa world musicians and bring to the fans the best of his father's music.


Larry Gabriel writes the Higher Ground columns for Metro Times. He also writes the Detroit Watch in the monthly Michigan Cannabis Industries Report.
Larry's chapter "Rebirth of Tribe" in the book Heaven Was Detroit, from jazz to hip hop and beyond chronicles the involvement of Marcus Belgrave, Wendell Harrison, Harold McKinney, Phil Ranelin, and others in the Black arts organization. His book Daddy Plays Old-Time New Orleans Jazz is available at Source Booksellers in Detroit (4240 Cass Ave.).Gabriel also has contributions in Detroit Resurgent and A Detroit Anthology. Both are available at Source Booksellers.


Tekniska Verken, a regional utility firm providing services ranging from electricity and water to waste management, is located in the land of lakes, Sweden. In its KV1 plant at Linköping, the control room sports a large 18-monitor, Matrox Mura MPX-powered video wall that captures and displays data from among its 70 sites. From their desktops, employees just drag and drop the information to be displayed on the collaborative video wall to share simultaneously with other operators.
Tekniska Verken's operators didn't always have the luxury of accessing a video wall. Prior to the video wall, employees walked from workstation to workstation in search of data pertaining to the utility firm's various controls and operations. In the event of emergency situations, there was increased activity and foot traffic in the control room, adversely affecting workflow and efficiency. To address the situation Teknisa Verken approached integrator Kontor-X AB for a way to cost-effectively centralize information.
Kontor-X AB opted for a Matrox-validated Trenton TVC4403 controller system housing six Matrox Mura MPX-4/4 video wall processor cards, which integrate four Full HD outputs and four Full HD inputs on the same PCIe® x16 board. This configuration proved robust enough to power the resulting 6x3, 18-output control room video wall comprising 55" Philips Ultra Narrow Bezel monitors, featuring 24 different inputs made up of video streams, relevant data, and alarm lists.
Mura MPX boards feature a comprehensive design, integrating both inputs and outputs and offering passive cooling for even greater longevity and reliability. Combined with Matrox MuraControl for Windows video wall management software, it was also the best hardware/software combination for the video wall project, according to integrator Kontor-X AB.
The MuraControl software proved to be a critical component of the Tekniska Verken installation, with Kontor-X AB key account manager, Kristoffer Nord, stressing how well it suited the client's needs.
Calling it an incredibly easy-to-use solution, Nord went on to say the installation took just two days to complete, despite initially budgeting a week.
In addition to featuring inputs and outputs on the same card, the multi-functional Mura design facilitates video switching, signal conversion, scaling, and de-interlacing all from a single board, eliminating the need for multiple solutions and reducing installation costs.
In the end, it was the comprehensive feature set and affordability that prompted Kontor-X AB to select Mura MPX hardware and MuraControl software, which went above and beyond their video wall requirements.


Q&A with local musicians: Why is live and local music important?
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HTC Explorer, the low budget phone from HTC get some love from Developer community. Unofficial Build of CyanogenMod 9 is available for HTC Explorer. CyanogenMod 9 is based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and it brings all ICS and other CM goodness to HTC Explorer. Officially you won't get Android 4.0 ICS update for HTC Explorer but you want to taste ICS, you can try this ROM.
Right now ROM is suitable for daily use but problem may occur as it yet to hit stable version.
I assume you downloaded ROM zip file and Google Apps zip file from above link.
Connect your phone to PC and mount it as 'Disk Drive' so that you can transfer files on it.
Wait for process to complete, After the installation is finished, now flash Google Apps in a similar way (No need to clear cache).
Go back to main menu and select 'Reboot now' to reboot your phone in normal mode.
Kudos! You've successfully installed CyanogenMod 9 ROM on HTC Explorer.
After installing cm9, it showing super user stopped unexpectedly and I can't get root access. USB tethering is not working.
Hi! Excellent. Is it CM9 or CM9+ ROM?
Excellent worked Rahil, Brother only one thing, after installing the CM9 so normal, but the phone will not let me move it just stays in the setup wizard, tells me touch the screen after configuring everything again and again wizard. I tried restarting and nothing.
Do you recommend I do?
Restart the process again and after installing ROM from SDCard, do wipe data and cache.
You could have added a step about creating an ext3 and a swap partition on the SD Card. Some visible changes in performance can be noticed.
Great tutorial, that helps me with my HTC Explorer. Thanks a lot!


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Warriors rally for 113-111 win after Spurs lose Leonard
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Stephen Curry started the rally in the third to get Golden State going, then Kevin Durant was determined to do his part in the fourth.
Two of the biggest stars on one side delivered when the best player on the other went down.
Curry scored 40 points and hit a tying 3-pointer with 1:48 remaining, and the Warriors rallied from way behind after Kawhi Leonard was lost to an ankle injury to beat the San Antonio Spurs 113-111 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
"It's the playoffs. You've got to expect everything," Curry said. "I wouldn't call it smooth sailing at all. We've actually had to execute and get to this point. They came out and challenged us heavy, put a nice little run together. It took us a minute to figure it out to get up to that game speed after this little break. It's definitely a nice way to win Game 1. We've got to capitalize off that and start Game 2 a lot better."
Draymond Green gave Golden State the lead for good on a three-point play after the Warriors trailed by as many as 25 points.
Leonard left in the third quarter after he re-injured his left ankle, and the Warriors capitalized with an 18-0 run.
Durant scored 10 straight points during a key fourth-quarter stretch on the way to 34 points, while Zaza Pachulia had 11 points and nine rebounds.
Leonard had 26 points and eight rebounds. LaMarcus Aldridge produced another clutch playoff performance with 28 points and eight boards.
Somehow, these unusually careless, cold-shooting Warriors found a way to keep their unblemished postseason record alive at 9-0.
Game 2 in the series is Tuesday night back at Oracle Arena.
Curry scored 19 points in the third quarter and went 7 for 16 on 3s and 14 of 26 overall as the Warriors overcame their largest halftime deficit ever in the postseason at 20 points.
Leonard first went down after stepping on a teammate's foot along the bench after taking a shot. Pachulia later slid toward him as he came down from shooting and Leonard fell into the Spurs bench, grabbing his ankle.
Losing Leonard could be the story of this series, though coach Gregg Popovich had no update except that Leonard hurt the same foot. He shot 7 of 13 in 23 minutes to go with eight rebounds and three assists. He made all 11 of his free throws.
He sat out Game 6 of the last round against Houston, a 39-point, series-clinching win on Thursday, after injuring the ankle in a Game 5 overtime victory.
"It's a tough break. He's coming from an injury on that ankle and he tweaked it twice in the last minute he played," Manu Ginobili said. "So we couldn't react to his absence."
Durant has repeatedly spoken of elevating his game when it matters most - and wow did he do it at the very moment the Warriors needed a huge lift on their home floor.
His 3-pointer with 7:53 to play got Golden State within 94-88, then he drove to his left and right by Kyle Anderson for an emphatic one-handed slam the next possession to ignite a deafening sellout crowd. Durant hit another 3 at the 6:10 mark and a jumper the next time down before Shaun Livingston's driving dunk.
"Steph got us going in the third, I just tried to do my part in the fourth," Durant said.
Popovich lost to good friend and old pupil Mike Brown, filling in as Warriors acting coach for the ailing Steve Kerr - who played for Popovich.
Yet for much of the afternoon, the Spurs outplayed the mighty Warriors on both ends of the floor.
While Kerr spoke to the team at halftime, he watched the game from behind the scenes in the arena a day after returning to the practice floor for the first time in more than three weeks.
"He's gone through hell," Popovich said pregame. "I'm sure most people don't really know, and I'll leave that to him to describe as much as he wants to describe. But it's been very difficult for him. He's shown a lot of courage getting through what he's gone through."
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Spurs: Patty Mills, a college star at nearby Saint Mary's, struggled in place of the injured Tony Parker - out for the remainder of the playoffs with a leg injury. Mills shot 1 for 8 and missed all six of his 3-point tries for five points. "I don't want to talk too much about Patty Mills because the more good things I say the more we're going to have to pay him," Popovich cracked before the game. ... Pau Gasol picked up two quick fouls and his third 5:18 before halftime.
Warriors: San Antonio forced 19 turnovers and had six steals among the Warriors' initial nine miscues. ... Green received his second technical of the postseason when he celebrated a third-quarter steal and referee Marc Davis penalized him. ... Golden State's 16 points in the first were its lowest-scoring quarter of the postseason. ... Andre Iguodala was limited by a sore left knee.
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Based on a requirement from the Army's 10th Mountain Division Surefire recently updated the mount for their popular helmet light. While it sill attaches along the lip of the helmet, the light no longer hangs below edge and can be mounted to the right or left side of the helmet. Additionally, the light can now be rotated along one axis so that the beam no longer has to remain on axis with the head. As we understand it, this is a line change and will be standard for lights in the future but as you can see the mount we looked at is a prototype. These will be available soon.
National Molding has just announced their new Quad Release System. It combines their Tether Pull Buckle with a lever actuated cable release system wherein cables are routed from the buckle to a junction box. With a pull of a single lever, all of the buckles actuate simultaneously. The system is simple and can easily be reassembled. The impact here is significant as the system becomes a field leveler. Companies who had never produced cutaway armor carriers will be able to insert this pre-built system rather than engage in a costly development process that often leads to patent infringement or less than optimal results. Additionally, the technology could be applied to other systems such as pack straps.
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Five Fingers fever has caught on and they have become wildly popular with the Cross Fit crowd as well as military so when Eric Steinkopff, Director of Government Sales for Extreme Outfitters told me what was going on there I asked him to get something to me. What's happening is that Extreme employee Erin Totterton is wearing her Vibram Five Finger footwear for 365 days straight. Eric, who wrote this report is a retired Marine and spent a couple of years as a journalist covering the military beat in Jacksonville, North Carolina prior to assuming his current position with Extreme.
Extreme Outfitters employee Erin Tetterton is making waves and raising a few eyebrows by wearing her Vibram Five-Finger footwear for a complete year.
She began April 17, 2010, and recently passed day 30 of her 365 trek.
"I'm wearing my toe-shoes for 365 days – because I can," said Tetterton, whose husband Todd is a Marine stationed at the Stone Bay complex of Camp Lejeune and supports her endeavor as she posts near-daily blogs on her website www.wherethetoesgo.com with pictures taken from her iPhone as part of a college art photography project.
But Erin is no stranger to the unique looking shoes with fingers, because she has had them in her wardrobe for more than two years already.
She wore them during water sports, boating, swimming, sand volleyball and rock climbing.
This year Tetterton found out that people were running in the Five-Fingers and became interested in the ergonomic benefits of near-barefoot running.
There are also testimonials by individual long distance runners who were claiming to be running injury-free or with a lower incidence of injuries, so she completed the 5th Annual Run for the Warriors, a five-kilometer run in Jacksonville May 15.
"It's improved my run time by 20 percent," Tetterton said.
But it wasn't always that way.
But wearing the interesting-looking footwear has not come without its challenges – such as conveying her message to others who don't entirely understand.
All the focus on the Five-Finger footwear has brought about some unintended benefits.
Although the summer weather is really just beginning to get hot in eastern North Carolina, late this fall it will be cold enough to warrant wearing one size larger Five-Fingers and special toe socks inside.
"I'm not looking forward to winter," said Tetterton with a laugh.
To purchase these ergonomic "toe-shoes" known as Vibram Five-Fingers, visit Extreme Outfitters for a 10 percent VIP discount at 102 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28546, call the store at 910-355-2118 or visit their website at www.tacticaledge.com.
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Wilson Combat's new website sports a classic look yet has all of the features expected from a modern website. One of the biggest advantages afforded consumers by the new site is updated inventory status so you know if the products you are interested in are in stock.
Like every week, this one was busy. Here are the things we didn't get to discuss.
The National Defense Education Program's "Lab TV" has a great video on the Army's Modular boot program. They interviewed Natick Soldier Center's Mike Holthe who is a footwear engineer and he discusses some of the factors that go into developing effective combat footwear.
Check out the website. In addition to the footwear episode, there is information on a wide variety of programs ongoing at our military labs.
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The TDVA and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Clinics created a small computer lab for in-patients and out-patients to have ready access to a PC for hands or hands free training using voice-recognition software.
TDVA has understood the need for a social connection and the importance of it. The computer lab has a DELL Desktop with Windows XP software, Open Office, Voice-Recognition Software, Job Resume Writing Program, Wi-Fi ready, Flat Screen Monitor, and Printer. Pictured is a spinal cord injured Veteran receiving voice-recognition training, the system you see in place has been upgraded so that it is more user friendly, specifically the height of the set up to allow for the larger chairs.
The Texas Disabled Veterans Association (TDVA) is a one-stop source of information for maximizing quality of life opportunities for active duty, retired, wounded and disabled veterans and their immediate families. TDVA is a registered IRS tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable corporation. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
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Donald Burton, a native of Kansas City, Missouri, was elected President of TDVA at the 2nd Annual Board of Director's meeting held March 2010.
He served his country with distinction in the US Army in various combat specialties with multiple units to include the 2nd, 7th and 82nd ID and 7th Special Forces before retiring in 1994.
Don has served as a volunteer for over 25 years in varying capacities to include the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and the Special Forces Association (SFA).
He holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Harrington University and is a Texas Notary Signing Agent and Parliamentarian.
Additionally, Don has been a driving force behind the success of the TDVA today. He is one of the main reasons for the multiple computer setup and configuration software setup/contributions that are in place today at Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) unit at Audie Murphy Veterans Affairs Hospital for those patients in recovery and/or therapy. The patients now have access to the Internet, email communication and "Dragon-speak" software among other things.
Steven Lynn, a native of Tampa, Florida, served as the Secretary of TDVA and was appointed to that position in July 2009. He is now serving as Member-At-Large.
Steve served his country with distinction in the US Air Force having served both in the enlisted corps and later receiving his commission through Officer Training School. He served in South Korea, Italy, Turkey and Germany and various stateside bases from flight to HQs level before retiring in 2007 after nearly 22 years of honorable service.
He is man of deep faith and devoted father of one daughter–Naiya. He is a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), American Legion—New Braunfels, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and Community Bible Church—New Braunfels (CBC-NB).
Steve holds an undergraduate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Professional Aeronautics and two Master's degrees from Webster University in Management and Human Resource Development. He also returned to school to begin his doctorate degree in counseling.
Dan is a native of West Texas and served with the U.S. Army. He has served for over 25 years as a member, newsletter editor, advocacy director, legislative director and held multiple board of director positions in various veteran and civilian organizations. Dan is a founding member of TDVA and strongly advocates for improving the benefits entitled to all fellow veterans! Dan is a proud father of son Chris who is an Accountant.


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Jiří Konvrzek (* 1960) je český písničkář. Hraje většinou na vlastnoručně vyrobené netradiční nástroje, hlavně na dvoukrkou kytaru. Texty jsou často absurdní nebo dadaistické.

První písničky složil ve dvaceti letech. V roce 1990 založil kapelu III. zuby, se kterou v roce 1998 vydal album Narodit se, souběžně také vystupoval sólově. V roce 2000 vydal průřez vlastní tvorbou na albu Pod Řípem. Od roku 2003 byla kvůli odlišení sólových koncertů a koncertů s doprovodnými muzikanty jeho vystoupení s kapelou označována slovem konVRZek, s tímto uskupením nahrál album Nevadí ti? V roce 2022 vydal album Spadlo s jazzovým kontrabasistou Petrem Dvorským.

Je členem volného sdružení Osamělí písničkáři.

Diskografie
 Narodit se, 1998 – s kapelou III. zuby
 Pod Řípem, 2000
 Nevadí ti?, 2005 – s kapelou konVRZek
 Spadlo, 2022

Po jedné písni má na dvou samplerech Osamělých písničkářů Turniketem do ráje (2015) a Šťastné a osamělé (2020).

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What Do We Owe College Athletes in the Sports Betting Era?
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Today's guest columnist is Joe Moglia, chair of athletics and executive advisor to the president at Coastal Carolina University.
It's been more than 30 years since Pete Rose was barred from joining the National Baseball Hall of Fame for gambling on baseball—and betting on his own team—during his career as a player and manager for the Cincinnati Reds. One of the greatest baseball players of all time has been blocked from receiving his sport's highest honor. And indeed, not only was sports betting illegal at the time, but betting on your own team puts the integrity of the game at serious risk.
While the risks to the integrity of sports remain when players and coaches bet, the broader activity—sports betting in general—is now something that millions of people do legally on a daily basis. When Rose was banned from the Hall of Fame, society had a different relationship with sports betting. Despite the fact that people were regularly placing bets with bookies, the activity was seen as illicit in all cases. The bans on sports betting, both legal and social, have gone the way of Prohibition, and for good reason. Sports betting is big business now, and nearly everyone is getting on board.
Just because sports betting is legal, however, doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye to gambling's ills. Like with alcohol, we need to be realistic about the good and bad effects of sports betting. In particular, we need to look closely at how it impacts college athletes who have been recently thrust into the world of sports business with the advent of NIL sponsorship. As I've written before, the NCAA dropped the ball on NIL, leaving a leadership vacuum and a system where individual schools and athletics programs are forging their own paths. The influx of money is undeniably a good thing for student athletes, but it has to come with the right education and representation to support them. For athletes, many of whom come from low-income backgrounds and are the first in their families to attend college, there's a lot to learn. Sports betting adds another wrinkle to this.
Calculated Risks
People have been gambling on sports since there were chariot races at the Roman circus. It's only been in relatively recently that the United States experimented with making it illegal. That didn't stop it, of course; it just pushed it underground. Court decisions in of the past decade have made it legal once more, and with the enormous amounts of sponsorship money that have followed, leagues that were previously vehemently anti-gambling now work with the industry. This makes sense from a business perspective. For consumers, it can be a great way to have fun and enjoy sports. But for others, however, gambling can become a problem. Gambling addiction destroys lives and fortunes, just as any addiction does. This is just the ugly truth.
Collegiate athletes are adults. Now, many of them for the first time in their lives have access to large amounts of money because of new NIL deals. Athletics programs, conferences and coaches have a responsibility to educate their athletes about responsible gambling, its risks, and warning signs to look out for. For years, we've done something unique in the Coastal Carolina football program, which is to set aside half an hour of practice every week to just talk about subjects other than football. This is an opportunity to discuss things like personal finances, gambling, and other social and personal pressures affecting the players. These sessions work, but unfortunately, this sort of commitment to shaping the whole lives of players is unusual in collegiate athletics. It shouldn't be.
Beyond the financial perils of prevalent and legal sports betting, of course, comes an increased risk of cheating. Cheating in this context doesn't even mean deliberately losing a game. It can be much smaller and more insidious. Dropping a pass or missing a kick could be enough to alter the outcome of a game by a few points and affect betting payouts. For decades, this is what professional leagues worried about when they banned their players like Rose from betting on themselves or their teams. That risk hasn't gone away, nor is it limited to the pros. Collegiate athletes will experience the same temptations to bet on themselves and the pressures to tilt outcomes.
Combating cheating is much more complicated than teaching personal finance. Inculcating a culture of personal responsibility is key, and coaches need to demonstrate to their players why their actions matter and how their choices could harm others. There also need to be clearly articulated and enforced consequences for athletes who cheat. These consequences should be applied universally throughout college sports, which will require cooperation between programs and conferences.
No Quick Fixes
Pete Rose may yet make it to the Hall of Fame. Society has made an important choice to normalize its relationship to sports gambling. This is a good thing, but we shouldn't ignore the consequences of it, and we have an obligation to care for student athletes. Schools and athletics programs need to take the lead on teaching financial responsibility. And conference's regulatory organizations need to take the lead on combating cheating, before it becomes a problem. Our student athletes, and the integrity of the sports they compete in, are depending on us.
Moglia is the former CEO and chairman of TD Ameritrade, and chairman of Fundamental Global Investors and Capital Wealth Advisors. In 2012, he became Coastal Carolina's head football coach, leading the team to four conference championships and an overall record of 56-22. You can find him on his website, on his LinkedIn page and on Twitter.


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An LGBTI strategy to violate Member States' family attribution through a imbricated treatment of the freedom of movements
The SSM discourse is working hard to establish the idea that EU Member States that do not legally recognize the same-sex marriages being contracted in another EU Member State, commit "serious violations of one of the fundamental EU principles – freedom of movement of citizens". Clearly the intention of this argument is to convince the politicians and the general public that the free movement of persons requires the possibility that "every" family (defined as every kind of partnership), shall be able to move together in the EU.
This effort is already set at the stage of the European Court of Justice with the "Coman case", in which the Advocate General of the ECJ has already declared in his Opinion that the union of the family justifies that the freedom of movement must include every "kind" of family. Specifically, that the term 'spouse', in the frame of the freedom of residence of citizens of the EU and their family, should include the partner whatever the sex would be. Moreover, the Opinion includes a call to push all the Member States to change their internal legislation to follow this interpretation.
The same idea has been recently adopted by the European Parliament on February 7, in the frame of the "Resolution on protection and non-discrimination with regards to minorities in the UE Member States" (2017/2937, point 21). This resolution calls on the Commission to take action in order to ensure that LGBTI individuals and their families can exercise their right to free movements in accordance with both art 21 of the TFEU and art 21 of the EUCFR.
In fact, freedoms of movement and of residence are fundamental rights accorded to every citizen of the EU. Further, Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Therefore, gay and lesbian people in the EU do enjoy freedom of movement in the same manner and extent as any other EU citizens.
The point is to analyze what freedom of movement really means. As it is formulated and has been defined in Court, it means that EU citizens have the right to move and settle in any other Member State — provided they have a job and a domicile. So, it does not require a EU Member States to receive citizens from other Member States who do not fulfill these requirements and then provide them with social security or other similar benefits.
On the other side, because matters of marriage and family are the exclusive competence of each EU Member State, it is still perfectly legitimate for a Member State not to recognize same-sex marriages, whether conducted in another EU Member State or in a non-EU country. More importantly, the freedom of movement principle does not include an implicit obligation for a receiving Member State to legally recognize same-sex marriages conducted in another Member State — especially if same-sex marriages are not part of the receiving country's domestic legal order. It also does not oblige a EU Member State to automatically confer "rights, responsibilities and protections" to same-sex couples from other EU countries (or abroad) if it does not already confer these to its own citizens. Indeed, if the principle of freedom of movement were to be interpreted in the way suggested by the ECJ Advocate General in the case above mentioned or by the European Parliament on its resolution of February 7, it would unavoidably result in an absurd discrimination against the own citizens's of the receiving Member State. For example, a SSM Belgian couple would have more rights in Italy, than an Italian same-sex couple who cannot marry.
Furthermore, if this indeed were the case, it could lead to the strange emergence of 'marriage tourism' for European homosexuals: They could travel to another EU Member State (e.g., to Belgium) to get married and then return to their own Member State to claim the "rights, responsibilities and protections" associated with their Belgian marriage. This would render the exclusive competence of EU Member States (except in the situations — and under the procedure — already set out in Article 81.3 of the TFEU) to regulate issues related to marriage and the family completely insignificant.
Therefore, it is the biased position promoted by this trend of linking SSM with freedom of movement that would result in violations of the EU Treaty, and not the refusal of certain EU Member States to recognize same-sex marriages.
In the meantime, in the absence of an ECJ judgment on the matter, it is inappropriate for the Commission to lend its support to a publicity campaign that makes the allegation that some EU Member States are committing "serious violations" of the EU's freedom of movement principle.
And in the case that the ECJ would force any Member State (in the case currently in court, it would be Romania) to amend its national law to legally recognize same sex relationships, it would mean that the ECJ is deliberately ignoring the democratic rules. The core notions of family law: spouses, family member, and marriage fall within the competences of the Member States, and this is a clear conception well supported by the language of core EU directives on the matter.
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Polish court supports family. Denis Lisow is allowed to stay in Poland
The District Court in Warsaw decided that Denis Lisow – a Russian national who fled from Sweden with his daughters, may stay in Poland. In the Court's opinion, basic human rights concerning family life may be endangered in Sweden, whose authorities issued an European Arrest Warrant for Lisow. The man is represented by the Ordo Iuris Institute.
Ikea dismisses an employee for quoting the Bible. Discrimination in the well known trading network
The employee of the Ikea network was dismissed because of his reply on the company's internet forum to the employer's ideological agitation, in which he expressed his opinion inspired by excerpts from the Holy Bible.
Ordo Iuris in the council of europe about the violation of family rights by Norway
Norway is notorious for human rights infringements, in particular when it comes to family and children's rights. This has been proved by the case of Silje Garmo, a Norwegian woman who was granted asylum in Poland after she escaped unjustified intrusion into her family life by the Child Welfare Services – Barnevernet.
European Arrest Warrant for a father who rescued his daughters
Sweden issued a European Arrest Warrant for a Russian who wanted to protect his daughters and went with them to Poland. The children were placed in Muslim foster care. The family found shelter in Poland, where they applied for asylum.
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2021 Infectious Disease Board Review - Livestream
The Infectious Disease Board Review (IDBR) Course is designed to help physicians prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Infectious Disease certification exam. This comprehensive review features exam-focused lectures presented by the Nation's leading infectious disease experts, case-based reviews, online practice exams, and additional study guides and primers. Learners not taking the board exam will find the course provides a comprehensive and practical update on common topics and challenges in infectious diseases.
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
Identify gaps in infectious diseases medical knowledge where further study is needed for board preparation and patient management
Improve confidence for taking the initial certification exam or one of the maintenance of certification assessment options
Identify strategies for integrating diagnostic results and patient symptoms to accurately diagnose infectious diseases
Recommend appropriate treatment options for infectious disease patients
Assess risk, determine prognosis, and apply principles from epidemiologic studies
Identify best-practice guidelines to incorporate into the care of infectious disease patients
Answer questions written in the specific format used by the ABIM for the certification and recertification examinations
74.00 ABIM MOC 2
The 2021 Infectious Disease Board Review Course will be delivered via livestream. The livestream allows you to participate in the course from any location as long as you have an internet connection.
Livestream participants receive the same exam preparation benefits as if they attended the live in-person course, including:
Live-streamed faculty presentations
CME credits and MOC points
Participating in daily ABIM-style board review question polls
Live chat for faculty interaction (scheduled daily for registrant discussions and questions)
Access to recorded lectures, board prep questions, primers, and study guides
Downloadable MP3 files of audio recordings
The livestream will take place in the eastern time zone and all agenda items reflect that. All sessions will be recorded and made available to all registrants within 24 hours should you miss the live webcast.
COURSE DIRECTORS
John Bennett, MD*
Henry Masur, MD*
Paul Auwaerter, MD
Clinical Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
David Gilbert, MD
Chief of Infectious Diseases, Providence Portland Medical Center
Director, Earle A. Chiles Research Center, Providence Portland Medical Center
Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University
Roy Gulick, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, Weill Cornell Medical College
Gladys and Roland Harriman Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College
Kieren A. Marr, MD
Director, Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases, John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Professor of Medicine and Oncology, John Hopkins University School of Medicine
Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Utah Health Sciences Center
George and Esther Gross Presidential Professor, University of Utah School of Medicine
Richard Whitley, MD
Co-Director, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Alabama
Loeb Eminent Scholar Chair in Pediatrics, Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics,
Professor of Microbiology, Medicine, and Neurosurgery,
Barbara D. Alexander, MD, MHS
Director, Transplant Infectious Diseases Service, Duke University Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Duke University School of Medicine
David M. Aronoff, MD, FIDSA
Professor & Addison B. Scoville Jr. Chair in Medicine
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee
Taison Bell, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Virginia
Karen Bloch, MD
Associate Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
Helen Boucher, MD
Henry F. Chambers, MD
Professor of Medicine, University of California San Francisco
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, San Francisco General Hospital
Shireesha Dhanireddy, MD
Assistant Medical Director, Madison Clinic
Susan Dorman, MD
Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases
College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Herbert DuPont, MD
Chief, Internal Medicine
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School
Rajesh Gandhi, MD
Director, HIV Clinical Services and Education, Massachusetts General Hospital
Director, Harvard Center for AIDS Research Clinical Core, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Khalil G. Ghanem, MD, PhD
Deputy Director of Education, Department of Medicine
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Associate Professor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Steven M. Holland, MD *
Camille Kotton, MD
Clinical Director, Transplant and Immunocompromised Host Infectious Diseases
Frank Maldarelli, MD, PhD *
Edward Mitre, MD
Sandra Nelson, MD
Stacey Rubin Rose, MD, FACP
Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases
Assistant Dean of Clinical Curriculum, School of Medicine
Robin Patel, MD
Chair, Division of Clinical Microbiology
Consultant, Divisions of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Professor of Medicine and Microbiology, Mayo Clinic
Michael S. Saag, MD
Director, Center for AIDS Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor of Medicine, Director of UAB CFAR, Jim Straley Chair in AIDS Research, University of Alabama at Birmingham
David L. Thomas, MD, MPH
Chief of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Stanhope Bayne Jones Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Allan R. Tunkel, MD, PhD
Associate Dean, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Robert A. Weinstein, MD
Department of Medicine, Cook County Hospital
The C. Anderson Hedberg, M.D. Professor of Internal Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
Kevin Winthrop, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, Ophthalmology
Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases, OHSU
*Individual employees of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have participated in the planning and development of the course, although the NIH is not an official sponsor. The views expressed by the participants do not necessarily represent the opinions of the NIH, DHHS, or the Federal Government.
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 117 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 117 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
PAs may claim a maximum of 117 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
For the purposes of recertification, AANPCB accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by ACCME as an equivalent number of hours of participation.
NON-PHYSICIAN CREDIT
Certificates of attendance will be provided to attendees who cannot accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Registration Category
Physicians-in-Training (Residents & Fellows)
Allied Health Professionals
Syllabus & USB Drive
Syllabus Option
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Meeting Registration Includes
Access to the following course materials until December 31, 2022:
Pre-course online materials – board prep question banks, primers and study guides, and online only lectures (available June 15, 2021)
5-day Livestream sessions – featuring faculty presentations, daily board review sessions, and faculty Q&A sessions.
Access to recorded lectures until December 31, 2022 (available shortly after the close of the course)
Digital syllabus in PDF format (printed syllabus and USB drive are available for an additional cost.
Accessing Course Materials
Pre-course Online Materials - On June 15, you will receive an email from the course with instructions for accessing the pre-course online materials.
Livestream – An email with the links to access the course livestream, Q&A, and board review session polling will be sent the week of the livestream course.
Syllabus & USB Drive - If you purchase the print syllabus or USB drive with PDF files of the syllabus, you will receive them via mail the week of the livestream course.
Notification of cancellation must be received in writing via cehp@gwu.edu. Registrations cannot be cancelled over the telephone.
Cancellations received before June 15, 2021 are eligible for a refund of 100%, less a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations received between June 15, 2021 and August 6, 2021 are eligible for a refund of 50%, less a $50 processing fee.
Tuition is not refundable after August 6, 2021.
Substitutions will be accepted only with written authorization from the original registrant.
Note: An attendee who does not cancel in writing and does not complete the course is still responsible for payment.
If you selected the check option for payment, please remit your check to:
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All unpaid registrations must be paid by either credit card or paper check within 30 days of the date of registration. If a registration fee is unpaid after 30 days from the date of registration, the registration will be canceled.


In this paper a method to determine the cycle time for sequencing batch membrane bioreactors (SBMBRs) is introduced. One of the advantages of SBMBRs is the simplicity of adapting them to varying wastewater composition. The benefit of this flexibility can only be fully utilised if the cycle times are optimised for the specific inlet load conditions. This requires either proactive and ongoing operator adjustment or active predictive instrument-based control. Determination of the cycle times for conventional sequencing batch reactor (SBR) plants is usually based on experience. Due to the higher mixed liquor suspended solids concentrations in SBMBRs and the limited experience with their application, a new approach to calculate the cycle time had to be developed. Based on results from a semi-technical pilot plant, the paper presents an approach for calculating the cycle time in relation to the influent concentration according to the Activated Sludge Model No. 1 and the German HSG (Hochschulgruppe) Approach. The approach presented in this paper considers the increased solid contents in the reactor and the resultant shortened reaction times. This allows for an exact calculation of the nitrification and denitrification cycles with a tolerance of only a few minutes. Ultimately the same approach can be used for a predictive control strategy and for conventional SBR plants.
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» What is Executive Coaching?
Executive coaching is a profession where experienced coaches facilitate high performance for an executive. This kind of coaching works best under certain conditions. Like a powerful prescription drug. You wouldn't prescribe antibiotics to someone that didn't need them. It would be expensive, not to mention the potential negative side effects. If you prescribed executive coaching to any leader in an business, you could have the same unfortunate result.
So, when should you appoint an executive coach and when isn't it appropriate?
Firstly, a note about this post. We're going to use the terms executive and leader alternately. Because an executive may not consider themselves a leader and vice versa. But keep in mind that this kind of coaching may be applicable to any employee. If you're not sure, then we recommend you call us to discuss.
Why should I have an executive coach?
Generally speaking, one might hire a coach to reach their next level of development. As coaches, we explore the beliefs, values, and intentions of the client. Through focused discussions we explore things which impact the leaders vitality and resilience. This can be a range of challenges. Sometimes these challenges are related to the complexity of business relationships. Sometimes it is simply a personal matter that may be holding the leader back.
Executive coaching is not training, mentoring, therapy or consulting. A coach doesn't teach new skills, nor do they offer guidance as a mentor. It is not remedial like therapy. Because this style of coaching is for generative change. Another thing businesses may forget is that a coach is not a consultant. All the above roles can be valuable, but they are not the role of a coach.
Executive coaching is not telling people what to do. It's giving them a chance to examine what they are doing in light of their intentions.
To summarise, executive coaching is a relationship designed to muster a higher level of performance. That means that this kind of coaching is personal and relational. It is what we would call facilitative and supportive. And of course it is solution and goal focused. Is this what you are looking for?
There are many benefits of executive coaching. One benefit is that leaders are able to overcome their challenges. By doing this, leaders transform their learning into results for the business.
Now that we have addressed some of what executive coaching is, and what it is not. Let's take a closer look at the role of the coach.
A good coach will support the executive to reflect upon themselves. The executive is then able to review their perspective and direction as a leader. The coach holds a space for the leader to reflect. The leader can then acknowledge their current state of being. Put simply, the coach facilitates the executive to become self-aware.
A self-aware leader can start to see untapped resources. With the support of a coach, they can start accessing these resources. The result is - greater performance for them and the business. One key factor in leadership is the leaders ability to step back from the pressure and stress of business. This allows them room to find a clear path ahead in the right direction. A good coach will assist the leader in finding a way to step-back and see the landscape.
The goal of the coach is to empower the executive in their leadership. Empowering them, gives them more choice and control in decision-making. This ensures the leader is responsible for addressing the things most important to them.
A good executive coach is not there to hold the executive accountable. The executive will learn how to hold themselves accountable to their own intended outcomes. As they're learning to do this, they will have the support and partnership of their coach.
In summary, this is high profile coaching. And it is not for fostering under-responsibility or dependency in leaders. It is for fully empowering the executive. Keeping in mind, over time may not need to engage with a coach. Through coaching, the leader becomes a self-coaching and self-mastering leader. What business wouldn't want those kind of leaders?
Those who engage in executive coaching on a regular basis, typically complete a coaching cycle. The cycle typically consist of 1-hour sessions, held either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The cycle length will be agreed with the coach, to allow suitable time for the leader to achieve their desired outcomes.
The coaching sessions are held in the client's place of business, and quite often even via Skype. In either case, it is important to use a private setting where the executive is able to speak freely. Once an executive has completed their first cycle, they may choose to complete another coaching cycle. With the next cycle focusing on the next big challenge the leader is facing.
Sometimes, but not always, the coach will give the client practices or tasks to complete outside of the sessions. The benefit of the practices is that the client can embody the learning between each session. And as has been noted, the burden for completing the practices is with the executive.
The success of coaching often rests on the relationship between the coach and the client. So, we think it's important that the executive is able to contact their coach between sessions. A client might choose to contact the coach via email or phone to check in and share outcomes. This is another way that the coaching cycles or packages promote full embodiment of the learning.
The client chooses where coaching is held, such as the clients office or Skype.
A length of the coaching cycle will be agreed prior to starting coaching.
Usually a cycle consists of 1-hour sessions held at regular intervals.
The executive will have access to the coach between sessions.
Improved communication and rapport building skills.
Better awareness of their leadership strengths and challenges.
Learning actual practical tools to improve their leadership.
A deeper awareness of their own beliefs, attitudes and habits.
Learning how others perceive them.
Clarity of their own values. e.g. who they are in the company and what they stand for.
Experienced greater conviction and motivation in their positions.
Learning to take faster action with more precision. i.e. greater efficiency.
Improved innovative and critical thinking, leading to better ideas for the business.
Gain advanced skills in time management and delegation.
Up-skilling in conflict resolution, team building and negotiation.
Received support and space to talk things through to gain new perspectives.
Received support to make bold moves and to build confidence.
Learned to maintain a balance between work and personal life.
Greater ability in managing anxiety and stress.
Executive coaching is aimed at inspiring leaders to make behavioural changes. This undoubtedly transforms them and the people around them. Also, we see performance increase drastically in the leader's organisation.
Given these points above, no matter what level of leadership or what role you play in your organisation... executive coaching may be able to assist you in rising to the next level of your development.
Now you know what this style of coaching is all about. Now read our blog to find out if this kind of coaching is for you.
Executive Coaching is not always right for everyone, all the time.
Coaching packages usually consist of 1-hour sessions either weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
This style of coaching can help assist growth in EQ and SQ.
Contact Modo today to discuss your coaching needs. We could be the key to greater success in your business!
Tamara Pickard is an Executive Coach, Trainer and a Managing Director of Modo Coaching and Training, with many years of experience leading large organisations. Tamara is a certified Meta-Coach, Master NLP practitioner and Enneagram specialist and her passion is to facilitate people to discover and actualise their highest potentials in their personal and professional lives.


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It's been said that hindsight is 20/20, and nobody knows that better this week than the members of the City of Seattle LGBT Commission.
Last week the local LGBT community came down hard on the commissioners when it was learned that at a March 15 vote, the City of Seattle LGBT Commission decided to cancel hosting a March 16 reception for a delegation of Gay Israeli leaders. The group, The Israeli Jews, is part of the Alliance of Israeli LGBT Educational Organizations, a network of groups that support LGBT youth and families. The negative response to their vote was felt throughout the commission as leaders of LGBT organizations (most notably the GSBA), City Council officials, and others, made public statements condemning their actions.
For the most part, the storm has passed. Life goes on, and so will the LGBT Commission as they switch their focus back to advising city officials about LGBT issues. Still, there remains a call for accountability and some are asking for the commissioners who voted to disinvite the Israeli group to resign.
McGregor is one of two commissioners who chair the Seattle LGBT Commission, whose role is to address and present the concerns of LGBT citizens of Seattle to the mayor, City Council, and all city departments. The commission recommends legislation, policy, programs, and budget items to the mayor as well. McGregor was the only commissioner to vote against canceling the meeting. He met with SGN along with LGBT Commission member Tiffany Nelson to discuss how all of this came about and the lessons learned from the debacle.
Within minutes of the meeting, the elephant in the room was addressed. No, said McGregor and Nelson in solidarity, no commissioner would resign over the vote.
So why did they vote? According to commission officials, they were simply unprepared to deal with the crowd of activists who showed up at the March 15 meeting accusing them and the LGBT Israeli group of 'pinkwashing' - meaning using the cause of LGBT rights in the region to divert attention from what some see as the unfair treatment of the Palestinian people.
According to McGregor and Nelson, the group of activists was steadfast in their belief that the city of Seattle - including the commission - should have nothing to do with the Israeli group and that meeting with them was unconscionable.
The commission maintains they looked to the council of Julie Nelson, director of the Seattle Office for Civil Rights. Nelson acted as moderator at the meeting, trying to hold the balance between activist testimony and commission response. The problem is, Nelson - who is not a volunteer (the LGBT Commission is made up of an all-volunteer board) - could only act as an advisor and did not possess the authority to make a decision for them.
McGregor maintains that his wish was for the meeting to be adjourned, in the hope that cooler heads would prevail, allowing the commissioners to make a more informed decision on the matter. McGregor is convinced that had that happened, the commission would've never taken a vote.
Caving to pressure when the activists asked, 'Why don't you take a vote?' a commissioner decided to do just that. A vote was called for and, according to McGregor and Nelson, Julie Nelson advised them that once a vote is called, it must be public.
And we know the rest. The outcome is something each commissioner has had to live with for over a week. From angry Facebook posts to emails, they've felt the weight of the world on their shoulders.
The two commissioners told SGN that - with a great deal of certainty - their decision was misunderstood in a way.
It was not their intent to invite the Israeli group to Seattle for a debate about their government and the Palestinian people, McGregor pointed out. He says, instead, the group was supposed to meet with the commission to talk about issues such as LGBT youth homelessness. When it became clear to some of the commissioners that that was not going to happen, they voted to just cancel it altogether.
Days later, at a Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee meeting of the Seattle City Council, after hearing testimony from LGBT Commissioners and the activists who were against the Israeli visit, McGregor and Nelson said Councilmember Bruce Harrell admitted the Office of Civil Rights should have supported them better, and that talks of future training for commission members have begun.


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The type of milling machine most commonly found in student shops is a vertical spindle . on the width and depth of cut, finish desired and many other variables.
Aug 9, 2018 Because there are so many uses and appliions of modern milling, you can find a variety of different types and styles of milling machines.


The town is the best preserved large town in Germany and the entire town is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy your stay in the Medieval narrow streets.
It is worthwhile to take your first rest at Walhalla, which towers above the Danube. Passing Wörth castle you will reach Straubing with its town tower as its impressive symbol.
Today, you cycle first through Bogen, which became famous in 1104 for the discovery of the painting of the pregnant Madonna. Afterwards you follow the river Danube till you have to cross it in Deggendorf to arrive in the beautiful city of Plattling.
Today's section sticks close to the banks of the Isar. There is enough time for a visit to the adventure pool, Caprina, in Dingolfing. The ducal town of Landshut was not only more important than Munich for hundreds of years, but even today, has not lost the shine of its elegant buildings, such as the Trausnitz castle or St. Martin's Church, which has the tallest brick tower in the world.
The surrounding riverside meadows to the left and right of the Isar banks are the most prominent feature of the route. Moorsburg is home to a wonderful collegiate church. Freising is also known for its churches. For 1000 years, the town was the residence of the Prince-Bishop of Bavaria. With an additional overnight stay, you have the time to discover Munich by bike or by tram.
The route now takes you north through the hops fields of the Hallertau valley. The Mainburg monastery, which, despite its name, is not situated on the River Main, but on the River Abens, is still home, today, to the Pauline monks. The historic centre of Abensberg, your destination today, is very beautiful.
From Bad Gägging, you follow the River Danube to the Weltenburg monastery. This is where you go on board boat, which takes you through the famous Danube Gorge to Kelheim. It is well worth visiting the Royal Thermal Baths in Bad Abbach before you cycle back to Regensburg.
After breakfast your cycling tour comes to an end.
Mainly separate cycle paths mostly gravelled, between Freising and Abensberg hilly.
Public garage, approx. 15 minutes from the arrival hotels, costs approx. € 10 per day, reservation not possible.


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New Tiny Tyrannosaur Species Fills Gap in T. rex Origin Story
D-briefBy Eric BetzMay 6, 2019 10:30 PM
The newly-discovered, small tyrannosaur, Suskityrannus hazelae, circles a pair of Zuniceratops, a small and ancient relative of Triceratops. (Credit: Andrey Atuchin) In 1902, famed fossil hunter Barnum Brown was prospecting in Montana when he discovered the first documented remains of a Tyrannosaurus rex. The creature was nearly 40 feet long with banana-sized teeth, warranting its name, "king of the tyrant lizards." Finds since then have only reinforced T. rex's status as one of the planet's most ferocious predators ever. We now know that — in a world of large plant-eaters — these hunters didn't just rely on their enormous size, they had keen senses and were surprisingly smart. But a new mystery has recently emerged. Tyrannosaurs – the family that includes T. rex and dozens of its ancestors and relatives — lived on Earth for roughly 100 million years. And for most of that time, they were relatively tiny carnivores in a world dominated by much larger meat-eaters. The oldest known species, Proceratosaurus, was shorter than a human. So, how did these featherweights rise to become kings? Answering that question has been a major challenge for paleontology thanks to a troublesome gap in the fossil record created when sea levels rose during the Late Cretaceous period (80 million to 66 million years ago) and destroyed many fossils from the preceding era. This gap left scientists with a handful of tiny, ancient tyrannosaur fossils from early on, and a large number of super-sized tyrannosaur fossils from the dinosaurs' final years. But in between was a question mark. Now scientists are making significant strides toward filling that gap thanks to two new tyrannosaurs from the American Southwest that lived more than 90 million years ago. The details of a small tyrannosaur from this era, discovered in Utah, were published earlier this year. A second find, this one from New Mexico, was published Monday in the journal Nature Evolution & Ecology.
A Terrifying Coyote
Sterling Nesbitt was a teenager volunteering on a paleontological expedition back in 1998 when he found much of a two-legged dinosaurs' skeleton in western New Mexico's Zuni Basin. At the time, researchers knew little about what early tyrannosaurs should look like. So, the team confused Nesbitt's fossils, as well as another specimen of the same species discovered 150 feet away, for a dromeosaur, a group that includes the relatives of velociraptor. But the find was a transformative experience for Nesbitt and pushed him to pursue a career in paleontology. And the fossils sat in storage until 2006, when he began bringing the fossils with him as he moved between research institutions. But as scientists started finding some truly tiny, ancient tyrannosaur relatives in Asia, the researchers realized what they had. This new tyrannosaur, named Suskityrannus hazelae, takes its title from the Zuni tribe's word for coyote. It stood about three feet tall at the hip and stretched nine feet from nose to tail. (Some Great Danes and other dog breeds are even taller.) It was fleet footed and had a longer, more slender snout shape than the large tyrannosaurs that evolved millions of years later.And another similar, small tyrannosaur from the Southwest was announced earlier this year. That one, named Moros intrepidus, or harbinger of doom, lived 95 million years ago and is thought to have weighed less than 200 pounds as a full-grown adult. And, when standing erect, its head would've risen less than five feet tall.
Moros intrepidus, a new species of tyrannosaur whose name means "harbinger of doom," weighed just 200 pounds as a full grown adult. (Credit: Jorge Gonzalez, Copyright: Lindsay Zanno)
"The discovery of Moros and Suskityrannus in the same yearis wonderful and just shows that there is lots more out there to discover," says Nesbitt, now a paleontologist at Virginia Tech. He added: "Suskityrannus is a bit younger (~92 million years ago) so it helps us constrain when large tyrannosauroids got big and became top-tier predators. Additionally, we have lots more of the anatomy of Suskityrannus compared to Moros, so it helps fill in our knowledge of the anatomical systems during this transition." However, because both Suskityrannusspecimens were juveniles, the researchers can't say how big the predators would have ultimately grown, but they were still very small compared to their more recent relatives. They were likely about the same size as Moros. And, taken together, the two new species tell paleontologists that tyrannosaurs had yet to start evolving their enormous body sizes. They both lived at a time when plant-eating prey, like the ancient relatives of triceratops, were also much smaller. Larger animals had likely died off in a mini-mass extinction. And some scientists suspect that afterthe die-off, tyrannosaurs may have migrated across a land bridge from Asia following their prey. But there's little fossil evidence to support that idea. "Suskityrannus brings us one step closer to filling in the Late Cretaceous gap in tyrannosaur evolution," says Lindsay Zanno, a paleontologist at North Carolina State University whose team discovered Moros and was not involved in this latest study. "The window of uncertainty has now shrunk to a little over 10 million years." And scientists say not to read too much into the fact that the two juvenile tyrannosaurs were found about 150 feet apart at the same general site in the same sediment layer. There's no evidence the animals interacted in life. "We really can't say anything other than they died about the same time," Nesbitt says.
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Carrie Underwood live at the Apple Music Festival review.
September 19th kicked off this year's Apple Music festival and has already seen Ellie Goulding and Take That take to the stage for what would be the events eight year anniversary. Hosted at Camden's famous Roundhouse, the event is available free to watch around the world via Apple Music or Apple TV, although that would seem oblivious to tonight's audience judging by the sea of iPhones lighting up the crowd.
The annual 10 nights of music, formerly know as the ITUNES Festival, offered a diverse line up with artists such as One Direction, Mumford and Sons and The Chemical Brothers to name a few. But tonight it was all about the Country.
Preceding tonight's headliner were The Shires. Opening with "Nashville Grey Skies", it's hard to believe these guys don't hail from America's home of Country music. Crissie Rhodes and Ben Earle's vocals accompany each other perfectly and it's easy to see why the duo became the first top ten country act in the UK. The band performed songs from their debut album "Brave" and the crowd responded particularly well to "Jekyll and Hyde", one of the rockier numbers in their set. Rhodes' announcement that the next song would be their last was received with groans by the audience, a sign that the bands quest to lead the line for British Country has only just begun.
Any empty seats were gradually filled over the next half an hour as the North London venue prepared for tonight's main act. On the stroke of 9.00pm, to the beat of "We Will Rock You" and strobe lights, the lady of the evening arrived. Wearing a short black dress with fingerless gloves to match, it's incredible to think she had a baby only seven months ago.
Bursting onto stage with "Blown Away", followed by "Two Black Cadillac's", accompanied by images of the classic all American car on a giant screen, we are reminded that this Southern girl is the real deal.
The 2005 American Idol winner proved that Country singers can rock with "Little Toy Gun's" whilst "Don't Forget to Remember Me" demonstrated the singer's mellow side. There was a real feel of a full band with no less then nine musicians on stage, while the Oklahoma star also took to a guitar herself with a new song.
Other highlights included a cover of Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" in which Underwood breezed through the rap part effortlessly. "Cowboy Casanova", "Flat on the Floor", "Jesus Take the Wheel" and "Wasted" all made it into the set while "All American Girl" and "Something in the Water" stood out as crowd pleasers. The evening was brought to a climax with chart topping "Before He Cheats" where the queen of country had everyone singing along.
If you thought Country was all Line Dancing and Banjo's, Miss Underwood will prove you otherwise.


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Won the Certificate of Outstanding Performance for the poem below from Asian Literary Society.
Sometimes you hope to win, sometimes you just know you just must. At the cost of appearing arrogant which is not the message I'd like you to get and is not the case, the truth is I enjoyed writing this poem and loved it every-time I read it just like a dewdrop that amazes me every-time I see it.
This poem took its birth in a crystalline drop of nature and lies glimmering in that same drop. I truly hope you enjoy reading the poem. Would love to hear your comments.
Words are mined like the diamond and it is made into a costly jewelry ( this poem). The words are picturesque. I loved reading this again and again. You have described the dewdrop in a charming way.
Thanks Vishnu for such a beautiful comment on the poem. I am truly glad you enjoyed the poem.
Each and every line stupefied me to the core,I want to read it again and again.
It's an absolute pleasure smitha to read your works,it's a readers dream.
🙏that's the ultimate compliment coming from a good writer like you.
I do love it when I read something I've written and have that confidence in it! You ought to have confidence in this Smitha, it's beautiful – lovely natural images and it's lovely the way you then link that to other images and what seem like memories – the 'starry sequins', the 'sprig of baby's breath'.
Thanks so much Kunal😊. I'm so glad you found it so.
Breathtaking poem, Smitha and you have captured the moment of a drop so beautifully. Great words penned.


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Pad Man, or: Bloody Men
As a Blog Collab that relies heavily on 90-minute B films, Bollywood Month has been a struggle. But guess what: we made it despite most of our picks this month clocking in at 2+ hours. For our final pick this month, we have the added bonus of a feminist theme that discusses menstruation repeatedly without making it a joke(!).
Pad Man
Based on a true story, a man concerned for his wife in a rural village makes it his mission to produce cheaply made sanitary pads for women.
Lakshmi and Gayatri enter into an arranged marriage, which quickly develops into romantic love. The unconventional Lakshmi may never be wealthy, but he is a devoted husband determined to care for his wife. For better or worse, he seems to take this duty a bit too far for Gayatri's tastes and decides to do something about her reproductive health.
In the village the couple calls home (and in many rural parts of India), women who are menstruating are consigned to a screened-in part of the house so they will avoid making the rest of the residence impure. Women may lose two months of their lives every year, not to mention putting their lives at risk by using the same rag repeatedly to absorb menstrual blood.
Simple solution? Pads. Major complication? A single pack of pads is a luxury item, costing as much as 55 rupees. Lakshmi presents Gayatri with possibly the most romantic gift possible, a pack of sanitary pads; however, Gayatri is deeply ashamed that he has spent so much money, not to mention that he seems utterly fixated on her menstrual cycle. But Lakshmi's gift does come in handy when someone is injured at work–instead of soiled rag, clean cotton fibers to the rescue!
Rejuvenated from the idea he's on the right track re: pads, Lakshmi decides the best way to get his wife to use them is to make a low-cost alternative. Scraping together a small amount of cotton and muslin, he folds a pad of his own creation. Though Gayatri uses the pads, they are not absorbent enough, and a night of scrubbing blood from her sari puts her off for good.
After failing to recruit patients, medical students, and his own niece, Lakshmi is out of ideas for customers. Finally, Lakshmi decides to test the product himself with the help of the local butcher. Confident to a fault, he conducts the test while wearing light-colored pants with disastrous results. Jumping into the river to clean off the blood, he has made the water impure and is considered a pervert by many in the community.
Before Lakshmi can bring any more shame to the family, Gayatri's brothers take her away to live with them. With nothing left to lose, Lakshmi pursues his dream full-time, working for a college professor and hoping to receive answers in exchange. Though the professor is pretty useless and discouraging AF, Lakshmi does learn about a supposedly low-cost machine that makes pads for women in low-income areas. The device costs millions of dollars, but Lakshmi is undeterred: he will simply build his own.
Feeling confident with his invention after much trial and error, Lakshmi still encounters the same problem that has plagued him constantly: women are much too ashamed about their periods to talk to a strange man about sanitary pads.
Luckily, a performer in town for a music festival is in need of a pad long after all of the drug stores have closed for the night. Lakshmi, sensing an opportunity, gives her one of his homemade pads to try. When he tracks her down for feedback, musician Pari is confused yet replies honestly: the pad was fine.
As it turns out, Pari is working on an MBA and is a perfect ally for Lakshmi. She encourages him to enter an innovation competition, where he wins the president's award. Once he receives recognition, it doesn't take long for Lakshmi's invention to take off as he hires women to make and sell pads.
Developing feelings for Lakshmi and hoping for his success, Pari encourages him to patent his invention so he can make money from his idea. Lakshmi is so not on board for this as the machine's purpose is to make a difference in the lives of women, who need only pay 2 rupees per pad. Besides this, he has yet to make an impact on the life of his own wife; can Lakshmi live with himself knowing he's helped many women, but not the one he set out to help?
I truly enjoyed this film, and I'm not even mad about the underwhelming song and dance numbers. The lyrics to the song "Pad Man" are everything–and I sincerely hope the real-life Pad Man feels the song is the icing on the cake in consideration of all of his accomplishments. This film is an unapologetically feel-good piece telling the story of a real-life hero, and I'm so on board for that.
My biggest complaint is the love triangle, which is just completely unnecessary. I really enjoyed the relationship between Lakshmi and Pari but did it HAVE to be romantic? It all felt gross to me considering Lakshmi is married the whole time and still seems devoted to his wife.
Also it takes Lakshmi a RIDICULOUSLY long time to realize he should have women talking to other women about periods instead of him. Bloody men, eh?
Would my darling blog wife give this one the president's award of her heart or toss it out like a soiled sanitary pad? Find out in her review here!
Tagged Bollywood, Bollywood Month, hero, Jillian & Christa's Great Blog Collab 2019, menstruation, Pad Man1 Comment
The Foxy Merkins, or: Are You a Women's Studies Major?
Another week, another big gay film review!
My pick for this week is The Foxy Merkins as it's Madeline Olnek's latest (director of Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, still one of my favorite films I've reviewed, and hands down winner of best title on this blog. Probably also best film title, period).
See what Christa thinks of The Foxy Merkins here!
The Foxy Merkins
Lesbian hooker Jo becomes a mentor to Margaret, who is practically the Kenneth of lesbian prostitutes. Way more 30 Rock references in that summary than I intended.
The events of our film unfold in New York City as we follow Margaret, a down on her luck former women's studies major. Since she can't find any other work, Margaret has become a lesbian prostitute; however, she's quite terrible at getting women to pick her up.
It doesn't take long before Jo, a seasoned pro, takes Margaret under her wing. This is both a blessing and a curse as Margaret could use some help, but Jo is not the expert she believes herself to be. Jo comes from a wealthy family and lives in the bathroom of the Port Authority as an act of rebellion. She gives Margaret advice about going up to women and touching them (which, shockingly, doesn't go over well) and tells her she is the kind of lesbian other women don't want to be seen with. Jo is a bit of a frenemy, honestly.
New meaning to the shirt dress.
Case in point: Margaret gets tickets to see the digitally remastered Lassie in theaters (seriously), and Jo gives her pointers on picking up a woman who's giving her the eye. The end result is the woman crawling on the floor and eating Margaret's popcorn. Literally. Not a euphemism, you guys.
Meanwhile, there is a bit of an ongoing subplot involving finding Margaret's mom. When Margaret and Jo look for her in a graveyard, they encounter a man in a trench coat selling merkins (editor's note: a merkin is a wig for, uh, down there. Maybe you already knew that, but I didn't. Or if I did I repressed it LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO). So anyway…it's all coming together, and our title makes sense now.
THIS SCENE, GUYS. PLEASE AT LEAST WATCH THIS SCENE.
Margaret and Jo go back to their usual spot to find clients, standing outside of Talbots. In terms of getting picked up, Margaret is still not having a ton of luck—one woman was interested until she realized the 70% off sign was for Talbots, not her. This seems to turn around a bit when a wealthy woman approaches Margaret, asking her to meet her at a particular hotel within the hour. As it turns out, this woman's fetish is being busted by the police, so she hires men to come to the room and arrest Margaret. Poor Margaret doesn't realize all of this is a setup until Jo tells her. Understandably, she feels a bit betrayed.
Every screencap makes me realize I've failed to mention more witty dialogue. To be fair, this film is 85% witty dialogue.
Later, Margaret recognizes the woman as a Republican Congresswoman. Jo reveals she "accidentally secretly" recorded Margaret with the Congresswoman and wants to sell the tape to CNN. This is a major dick move, as Margaret expresses her discomfort with the idea of becoming rich and (in)famous because of a sex tape.
Though the plot is not really the point of the film, I'm going to leave you in suspense about what happens with the sex tape and Margaret's growing feelings for Jo. There is some excellent dialogue where both plot points are concerned.
The Critique:
Much like Codependent Lesbian Space Alien, this film is driven by message and character over plot. Both films use sort of a documentary style, and a lot of the comedy is based on the awkwardness of the characters and dialogue.
There are a lot of nice comedic touches, like Margaret and Jo always have to compliment the cleanliness and general appeal of their client's homes. And I HAVE to mention that when Margaret rejects payment in the form of a Talbots gift card, the client tells her, "Every other time I've been to a lesbian hooker, they've accepted a gift card to Talbots."
I think Codependent was a bit more successful as it was more bizarre and had more likeable characters. In Codependent, even Zylar, who was a total player and broke one of the other alien's hearts, was still likeable and funny. However, in Foxy Merkins, Margaret was basically the only decent human being. Jo was funny but also sort of terrible in contrast to how sweet and genuine Margaret was.
Still another solid film from Madeleine Olnek. I did some searching, and apparently girl just got a Guggenheim Fellowship…I hope that means she's making a shitload of films.
3.5/5 Pink Panther Heads
I think Codependent Lesbian Space Alien is a bit more quirky and fun to watch, but this is still worth seeing. Make it your mission to watch Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same.
Find Christa's review here!
In other news, someone searching for "moon nazis are coming" found my blog (Iron Sky was the first film I reviewed for this blog). DREAMS DO COME TRUE.
Tagged 30 Rock, Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, hero, Jillian & Christa's Great Blog Collab 2015, Lassie, Madeline Olnek, New York City, not quite a Nazi-free post, Talbots, The Foxy Merkins6 Comments


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Q: he top half of the button is not working when button-style position is absolute My Problem
When I changed the button-style position to absolute
The top half of the button shows the button-click effect, but navigate('Login') function is not working
but the lower half of the button works without any problems.
Expected Behavior
When button-style position is absolute,
I want the button to function normally wherever I press it.
Code Example
import React, { Component } from 'react';
import { Button } from 'react-native-elements';
import { StyleSheet, Text, View } from 'react-native';

<View style={styles.grade_view}>
  <Text style={styles.grade_text}>aaaa</Text>
  <Text style={styles.grade_num}>-</Text>
  <Button
  onPress={() => {
    navigate('Login');
  }}
  buttonStyle={{
      backgroundColor: '#AAA',
      width: 140,
      height: 40,
      position: 'absolute',
      borderRadius: 20,
      top: -45,
      right: 10
  }}
  type="solid"
  title="login"
  color="#AAA"
  />
</View>

const styles = StyleSheet.create({
  grade_view: {
    padding: 15,
    borderColor: '#999',
    borderBottomWidth: 1
  },
  grade_num: {
    marginTop: 5,
    fontSize: 26,
    fontWeight: 'bold',
  },
  grade_text: {
    fontSize: 16,
    color: '#AAA'
  }
});

Environment
react-native-cli: 2.0.1
react-native: 0.58.4
node: v10.15.0
npm: 6.4.1
Test Device: iPhone X - 12.1 (XCode Virtual Device)
React Native Environment Info:
System:
OS: macOS 10.14.2
CPU: (4) x64 Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7360U CPU @ 2.30GHz
Memory: 34.14 MB / 8.00 GB
Shell: 3.2.57 - /bin/bash
Binaries:
Node: 10.15.0 - /usr/local/bin/node
npm: 6.4.1 - /usr/local/bin/npm
SDKs:
iOS SDK:
Platforms: iOS 12.1, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1
IDEs:
Android Studio: 3.2 AI-181.5540.7.32.5056338
Xcode: 10.1/10B61 - /usr/bin/xcodebuild
npmPackages:
react: ^16.6.3 => 16.6.3
react-native: 0.58.4 => 0.58.4
npmGlobalPackages:
react-native-cli: 2.0.1

A: Perhaps something is rendered on top of the half of the button? Have you tried inspecting this? If that would be the case I would use the elevation together with position absolute, but by default it will only work on Android. A handy library to check out (if that is the case): https://github.com/alekhurst/react-native-elevated-view


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John Wilson says his fears that How To Season 2 would be difficult to make ended up being unfounded
Thursday 12/02/21 at 2:59AM EST
Season 1 of How To with John Wilson was like a perfect debut album with its painstaking curation of extraordinary vignettes of city life. So Wilson admits the prospect of doing a second season intimidated him. But then he realized that he was more prepared to do it than he'd thought. "I was worried that we wouldn't be able to capture as much lightning in a bottle because so much of it comes down to pure chance," Wilson tells The Ringer. "But it just wasn't the case. I feel like the experiment continues to work in a weird way. The more you try and the more boots you have on the ground, the better your chance is of capturing some once-in-a-lifetime stuff." In fact, he now views Season 1 as just the beginning. "I wanted people to get familiar with me, maybe see if they were interested in anything I had to say or my story," he says. "It's like when you meet a new friend. You tell them little by little, and you eventually get to the really mortifying stuff."
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