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From Loneliness To Oneness: The Endless Expansion of Self – The Jewish Press – JewishPress.com
There is a widespread problem that plagues humanity, leaving us lonely and disconnected. Many people live their lives in a state of ego a state of mind in which one views themselves as an isolated being inside their own body; their own mind, their own world, alone and independent. The consequences of this state of mind are obvious. Since everyone else in the world is separate from us, we will feel disconnected from them; we will also likely feel the need to compete with them to beat them in order to gain self-worth, in order to convince ourselves that were good enough. This often means pushing others down just to feel like were better than them. We might even hate certain people or even go so far as to hurt them because they dont make us feel good or perhaps because they challenge our own self-worth. But most of all, this state of consciousness leaves us lonely, abandoned, and empty. (This state of ego also makes us feel independent and separate from Hashem, resulting in the ultimate feeling of spiritual emptiness.) However, there is another option.
Living as a Soul
Rather than succumbing to separation and isolation, we can choose to live in a state of soul, a state of oneness. This means living with the understanding that, while we are each unique individuals, at our spiritual and existential core we are all one. At root, we are an interconnected self, a single consciousness, with a single soul. This is the concept of Klal Yisrael a singular, unified self. The Rambam states that one who disconnects himself from the Jewish People has no portion in the World to Come (Rambam, Mishneh Torah, Teshuvah 3:6.). This is intuitive, though. Klal Yisrael is one entity, a single body, a single self. If a leaf falls from a tree, it withers; if a finger is detached from its body, it dies. If you remove yourself from your source of existence, you cease to exist.
We Dont Experience This
However, it is clear that most people do not experience this state of oneness. We do not naturally perceive ourselves as part of a cosmic self. In fact, the starting point of every persons state is ego and selfishness. Research has shown that children perceive themselves as the center of the universe and believe that they are all that exists. It is only with time that they come to realize that they are but one of billions of people existing in this world, each with their own unique life experience and inner world. However, many people cease their existential and experiential growth at that point. They dont expand further, breaking down the boundaries of consciousness, realizing that they arent an isolated being but are rather a part of a bigger whole. They live the rest of their lives as an ego, alone, hollow inside. So, the question becomes: How do we break down the walls of our limited ego to expand our sense of self outwards? The key to this deep principle lies in understanding the gifts that the Jewish People donate toward the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle).
The Purpose of Gifts
The Torah describes the voluntary gifts that the Jewish People donate toward the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), the place where Hashem was most potently manifest in the physical world. The emphasis of these donations is their voluntary nature Hashem commands Moshe to collect from Klal Yisrael whatever their hearts inspire them to give. Rashi explains that in addition to the required contribution (of machatzis hashekel), Hashem allowed them to give whatever they personally felt compelled to donate (Shemos 25:2). Why is this so? Why not specify a required amount? To answer this question, let us take a deeper look at the nature of giving.
We Only Love Ourselves
Rav Eliyahu Dessler explains that naturally, we only love ourselves (Michtav MeEliyahu, Kuntress HaChessed). This is not surprising, as each of us only experiences life from our own individual perspective. I can only know what I want, what I need, what I feel. It takes a lifetime of work to understand another person on this level and to be as committed to their needs as you are to your own. True love, however, is when someone else becomes an extension of your consciousness, when you feel their needs and hopes and dreams as strongly as you do your own.
The love that most people experience does not compare to this ideal. Just think about the way we throw the word love around. Someone might say I love chicken, but then turn around and say, I love my wife. Can these two experiences really be compared? When a person says they love chicken, do they really mean that they love chicken? Of course not! If they loved chicken, it wouldnt be dead on their plate. What they actually mean is that they love the way chicken makes them feel. Its themselves that they love. The problem, though, is that too often when people speak of love, they are referring to this same kind of love. More often than not, when we say we love someone, we really mean that we love how they make us feel. If this is true, then what is true love, and how can we create it?
True love is absolute oneness. Its when individual pieces connect in such a way that they create something transcendent, greater than the sum of the parts. The ideal is for man and wife to experience this oneness in their relationship. This ideal was modeled in the very creation of humanity: As the Midrash explains, Adam and Chavah were originally created as one androgynous being, a physical manifestation of a deeper existential oneness. They were then broken apart and forced to rebuild that original oneness. The ideal and goal that we must learn from this is clear: each one of us must strive to build deep, existential oneness with our own life partner. Chazal add a layer of depth to this and explain that before a man and wife are born, they exist as a single neshama. When they are born into this world, they are broken apart and exist as two distinct beings. The goal is to then travel the world in search of your soul-mate, choose each other, and then rebuild that original oneness. Adam and Chavah are created as one before being split apart to model the oneness that we are striving toward as husband and wife. So, if at root we are one, but our natural experience in this world is twoness and multiplicity, then how do we both build and develop an awareness of this oneness?
How to Create Oneness
Rav Dessler explains that the mechanism for creating love and oneness is giving. The logic is as follows: We naturally love ourselves. We also find, though, that parents love their children. Why is this? Its because children are an extension of their parents. We love anything that has a piece of ourselves in it, as we personally identify with it, seeing it as an extension of ourselves. This is why we find ourselves loving our ideas, our pets, and all the creative projects that we have spent countless hours working on. When we invest ourselves into something, we see a part of ourselves manifest within it, which naturally fosters our love for that object, person, or idea.
Its interesting to observe that parents almost always love their children more than children love their parents. However, based on Rav Desslers explanation of love and giving, this makes perfect sense. Parents give an infinite amount of themselves to their children. Beyond just giving over their physical DNA, they devote endless time, energy, money, and care to their children. This is also why the Hebrew word for love is ahava. The root of this word is hav, which means to give. Only when you give can you experience true love, true oneness. (At root, all oneness and connection already exists; we simply dont experience it. The act of giving and expansion of self does not actually create connection; it reveals the deep oneness and connection that already exists at a root level, helping us become ever more aware of the true nature of reality. Thus, what we are, in fact, creating is a higher level of awareness.)
The Mishkan: Paradigm of True Oneness
The theme of oneness is prevalent throughout the Mishkan. Rashi quotes the Midrash which says that the Menorah was not created by fusing separate pieces of gold together; rather, it was carved from a single block of gold (Shemos 25:31). This idea of oneness is prominent in many other parts of the Mishkan as well. This is because the Mishkan (and Beis HaMikdash) is where the physical world connects to and fuses with the spiritual world. It is the focal point of Hashems connection to, and manifestation within, this world. It is the place where all of Klal Yisrael come together to become one, first as a nation, and then with Hashem. The Menorah was created from a single block of gold, reflective of a much deeper idea. Just as the Menorah begins as a single block of gold before becoming manifest as branches and pieces, the Jewish People are a single soul at root expressed as a multitude of individuals.
Creating a Bond of Oneness with Hashem
The donation process of Klal Yisrael exemplified this process of creating oneness and love. The Jewish People had to give of their own volition, to choose to donate their possessions to Hashem. This is because love and oneness can only be created and manifest through genuine giving. Hashem gave the Jewish People the opportunity to create a bond of oneness and love with Him. Only by giving themselves to Hashem and recognizing Him as the source of their existence could the Jewish People truly create this bond of love and oneness. It is therefore no coincidence that these donations were directed toward the building of the Mishkan, the very center of oneness, and the place where the Jewish People would connect directly to Hashem.
Think about your own life. Are you walled in? Are you afraid of being loved? Of loving others? Are you living as an ego or as a soul? Are you expanding outwards, giving yourself to others, or are you isolating yourself, living empty and alone? Let us be inspired to give ourselves to others, to build genuine love, and to endlessly expand beyond our limited sense of self into true oneness with our family, our friends, all of Klal Yisrael, and ultimately, Hashem Himself.
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			<triple>C0267596 ISA C0311392</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>
	<Sentence>
		<value>Other early signs and symptoms include:  - A lump in or near the anus  - Anal pain  - Itching  - Discharge from the anus  - Change in bowel habits  - Swollen lymph nodes in the groin or anal region</value>
		<pattern_crowdsource> Other early signs and symptoms include:  - A [[lump|C0577559]] in or near the anus  - Anal pain  - Itching  - Discharge from the [[anus|C0003461]]  - Change in bowel habits  - [[Swollen lymph nodes|C0497156]] in the [[groin|C0018246]] or [[anal region|C1275631]]		</pattern_crowdsource>
		<annotations>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>early</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C1279919</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>signs</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0311392</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>symptoms</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C1457887</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>lump</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0577559</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anus</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0003461</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Anal pain</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0238637</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Itching</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0033774</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Discharge</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0012621</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anus</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0003461</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Change</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0392747</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>bowel habits</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0011135</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Swollen lymph nodes</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0497156</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>groin</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0018246</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anal region</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C1275631</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
		</annotations>
		<triples>
			<triple>C0003461 LOCATION_OF C0577559</triple>
			<triple>C0018246 LOCATION_OF C0497156</triple>
			<triple>C1275631 LOCATION_OF C0497156</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>
	<Sentence>
		<value>Treatment for anal cancer is based on:  - The stage of the cancer  - Where the tumor is located  - Whether you have HIV or other conditions that weaken the immune system  - Whether the cancer has resisted initial treatment or has come back    In most cases, anal cancer that hasn't spread can be treated with radiation therapy and chemotherapy together.</value>
		<pattern_crowdsource> Treatment for [[anal cancer|C0153446]] is based on:  - The stage of the cancer  - Where the tumor is located  - Whether you have HIV or other conditions that weaken the immune system  - Whether the cancer has resisted initial [[treatment|C0087111]] or has come back    In most cases, [[anal cancer|C0153446]] that hasn't spread can be treated with [[radiation therapy|C0034618]] and [[chemotherapy|C0013216]] together.		</pattern_crowdsource>
		<annotations>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>Treatment</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0087111</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anal cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0153446</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>stage</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C1306673</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0006826</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>tumor</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0027651</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>HIV</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0019699</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>conditions</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0348080</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>immune system</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0020962</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0006826</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>initial</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0205265</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>treatment</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0087111</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>back</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0205095</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>cases</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0868928</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anal cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0153446</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>radiation therapy</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0034618</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>chemotherapy</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0013216</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
		</annotations>
		<triples>
			<triple>C0087111 TREATS C0153446</triple>
			<triple>C0034618 TREATS C0153446</triple>
			<triple>C0013216 TREATS C0153446</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>
	<Sentence>
		<value>For more advanced cancer, surgery will remove tissue in several areas where the cancer has spread.</value>
		<pattern_crowdsource> For more [[advanced cancer|C0877373]], surgery will remove tissue in several [[areas|C1504310]] where the cancer has spread.		</pattern_crowdsource>
		<annotations>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>more</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0205172</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>advanced cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0877373</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>surgery</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0543467</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>several</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0443302</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>areas</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C1504310</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>cancer</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0006826</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
		</annotations>
		<triples>
			<triple>C0877373 PROCESS_OF C1504310</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>
	<Sentence>
		<value>This may involve removing the anus, the rectum, and part of the colon.</value>
		<pattern_crowdsource> This may involve removing the [[anus|C0003461]], the [[rectum|C0034896]], and part of the [[colon|C0009368]].		</pattern_crowdsource>
		<annotations>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>anus</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0003461</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>rectum</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0034896</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>part</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0449719</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>colon</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0009368</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
		</annotations>
		<triples>
			<triple>C0034896 PART_OF C0009368</triple>
			<triple>C0003461 PART_OF C0009368</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>
	<Sentence>
		<value>The new end of the large intestine will then be attached to an opening (stoma) in the abdomen.</value>
		<pattern_crowdsource> The new end of the [[large intestine|C0009368]] will then be attached to an opening (stoma) in the [[abdomen|C0000726]].		</pattern_crowdsource>
		<annotations>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>new</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0205314</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>end</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0444930</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>large intestine</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0009368</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>opening</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0175566</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>stoma</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0332862</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
			<annotation>
				<surface-form>abdomen</surface-form>
				<RDF-ID>C0000726</RDF-ID>
			</annotation>
		</annotations>
		<triples>
			<triple>C0000726 LOCATION_OF C0009368</triple>
		</triples>
	</Sentence>

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Aparisim "Bobby" Ghosh és un periodista indi, cap del diari digital de negocis Quartz. Va ser redactor d'internacional de la revista Time, sent el primer no-estatunidenc en ocupar aquest càrrec. Anteriorment, havia estat cap de l'oficina de Bagdad de Time, i un dels corresponsals que va estar més anys a l'Iraq. Ha escrit històries d'altres zones de conflicte, com Palestina i el Caixmir. També ha treballat per a Time Asia i Time Europe, i ha cobert temes tan variats com la tecnologia i el futbol (per exemple, el seu famós article sobre Lionel Messi), els negocis i les tendències socials. Va començar la seva carrera com a periodista al diari en anglès Deccan Chronicle des de Visakhapatnam. La seva cobertura a Bagdad ha inclòs perfils d'atacants suïcides i altres terroristes, històries sobre iraquians i també de figures polítiques.

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Corresponsals de guerra

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For many, the presence of sin in their lives is an idea that is staunchly resisted. After all, no one wishes to feel evil or desperate. But for others, the course of their life brings undeniable awareness of the severity of the human condition. Such is the framework for JC's story.
JC's discovery of her need for a Savior began at an early age. Without the luxury of a godly or stable home, JC was exposed to human depravity in her youth. Abuse was a normality, and thus became a foundation for a life of self-abuse.
"When she was in her late teens, she put down the Bible, not to pick it up again for over 20 years."
As a kid, JC's parents dropped her off at Sunday School, but Christ remained a stranger. She had little assistance in cultivating the Spirit of Christ, and without any guidance, she soon lost her way. Trying to read Scripture on her own only brought frustration and anger. When she was in her late teens, she put down the Bible, not to pick it up again for over 20 years. By her own admission, JC was guilty of many things, and none of the labels she accumulated throughout the years - thief, adulterer, murderer, alcoholic, drug abuser – brought her any sense of happiness or significance. They only brought despair.
In 2013, she began living in a motel room to avoid homelessness and provide shelter for her then four-and-a-half-year-old daughter. When authorities discovered methamphetamines in her room, JC was arrested, and her little girl was turned over to Child Protective Services. This motel room proved fateful in many ways, as it was from this room that JC stole for the last time; not contraband or something commercially valuable, but a Gideon-placed Bible. In the days following her release, JC neither sought out the same old vices that had previously controlled her life, nor any new vices to distract her from her desolation. She simply began to read.
Soon, JC found herself living in an alley between an Alcoholics Anonymous office and a vacuum cleaner repair shop. Both were owned by Gideons. These men began to form relationships with JC, and she was welcomed into the repair shop each morning for coffee and fellowship. The men taught and encouraged JC, and under their care, she flourished. Through the revelation provided by Scripture and the influence of the men on whose doorsteps she lived, JC began to be transformed. She stopped using substances of any sort, began attending AA meetings, and endeavored to fill the void in her life with Christ rather than chemicals. Though JC had very few worldly comforts, she was at last receiving shelter from the destruction that defined her entire life.
"In her destitution, JC saw clearly, and where every earthly treasure was removed, there she found the greatest treasure of all."
In 2015, JC lost her father and any access to her daughter. Nevertheless, she would describe 2015 as the best year of her life. This counterintuitive claim comes only from the power of Christ to bring joy even in the most abysmal situations. As JC said herself, quoting Nehemiah: "The joy of the Lord is my strength." In her destitution, JC saw clearly, and where every earthly treasure was removed, there she found the greatest treasure of all.
Though JC's story may not have a happy ending as many may define it, she would say otherwise. JC has spent much of her life addicted and enslaved to sin, but no longer. She is no more a felon according to the law, but far more significantly, she is no longer an enemy of her Maker. She is grateful to the God who never counted her a criminal though her crimes were many, and today her life is marked by obedience instead of rebellion. JC lost many things in her life, some never to be regained, but she has gained the only thing that can never be lost - the salvation of Jesus Christ.


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FIRST LEGO League
2013 / Exclusive / FIRST LEGO League
Subtheme All Subthemes Employee Gift (1) FIRST LEGO League (1) LEGO Inside Tour Exclusive (1) LEGO Internal (1) Photo Frames (8)
Sort Year (Desc) Year (Asc) Set number (Desc) Set number (Asc) Retail price (Desc) Retail price (Asc) Value (Desc) Value (Asc) Growth (Desc) Growth (Asc) Annual growth (Desc) Annual growth (Asc)
9664 FIRST LEGO League Challenge 2013 Nature's Fury
Theme / Subtheme Exclusive / FIRST LEGO League
Pieces 2,031
Growth 5.4%
Year Details
1 (all retired)
Year Pricing
About Exclusive FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League is a program that engages children in playful and meaningful learning while helping them discover the fun in science and technology through the FIRST experience. FIRST was a collaboration between Dean Kamen and The LEGO Group's Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen and the LEGO Group first produced sets within the FIRST LEGO League in 2001. Each year FIRST LEGO League introduces a scientific and real-world challenge for teams to focus and research on. participants work out a solution to a problem related to the theme and then meet for regional, national and international tournaments to compete, share their knowledge, compare ideas, and display their robots.
2013 LEGO Sets
2013 included a number of notable theme releases including the Legends of Chima, The Lone Ranger, Galaxy Squad, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Mickey Mouse & Friends. The flagship release was Legends of Chima with the coincided premier of The Legends of Chima TV Show on Cartoon Network. However, LEGO unfortunately did retire a number of well-loved themes such as Monster Fighters, SpongeBob SquarePants, Cars and Dino. One interesting note is that in 2013, LEGO started changing from 4-digit set numbers to 5-digit set numbers. 2013 was also the year that LEGO release the exclusive Mr. Gold in its collectable minifigures blind bags. This event single handled created one of the greatest investment opportunities for collections LEGO has seen.
All Sets in Exclusive / FIRST LEGO League All Sets in Exclusive All Sets from 2013

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text:
namespace crab {
namespace domains {

void elina_domain_params::update_params(const elina_domain_params &params) {
  m_use_tree_expressions = params.elina_use_tree_expressions();
}

void elina_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Elina domains parameters:\n";
  o << "\tuse_tree_expressions="<< m_use_tree_expressions<<"\n";

}

void array_adaptive_domain_params::update_nonsmashable_params() {
  m_is_smashable = false;
  m_smash_at_nonzero_offset = false;
  m_max_smashable_cells = 512;
  m_max_array_size = 512;
}
void array_adaptive_domain_params::update_params(const array_adaptive_domain_params &params) {
  m_is_smashable = params.array_adaptive_is_smashable();
  m_smash_at_nonzero_offset = params.array_adaptive_smash_at_nonzero_offset();
  m_max_smashable_cells = params.array_adaptive_max_smashable_cells();
  m_max_array_size = params.array_adaptive_max_array_size();
}

void array_adaptive_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Array adaptive parameters:\n";
  o << "\tis_smashable=" << m_is_smashable << "\n";
  o << "\tsmash_at_nonzero_offset=" << m_smash_at_nonzero_offset << "\n";
  o << "\tmax_smashable_cells=" << m_max_smashable_cells << "\n";
  o << "\tmax_array_size=" << m_max_array_size << "\n";
}

void boxes_domain_params::update_params(const boxes_domain_params &params) {
  m_ldd_size = params.boxes_ldd_size();
  m_convexify_threshold = params.boxes_convexify_threshold();
  m_dynamic_reordering = params.boxes_dynamic_reordering();
}

void boxes_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Boxes parameters:\n";
  o << "\tldd_size=" << m_ldd_size << "\n";
  o << "\tconvexify_threshold=" << m_convexify_threshold << "\n";
  o << "\tdynamic_reordering=" << m_dynamic_reordering << "\n";
}

void powerset_domain_params::update_params(const powerset_domain_params &params) {
  m_exact_meet = params.powerset_exact_meet();
  m_max_disjuncts = params.powerset_max_disjuncts();
}

void powerset_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Powerset parameters:\n";
  o << "\texact_meet=" << m_exact_meet << "\n";
  o << "\tmax_disjuncts=" << m_max_disjuncts << "\n";
}

void region_domain_params::update_params(const region_domain_params &params) {
  m_allocation_sites = params.region_allocation_sites();
  m_deallocation = params.region_deallocation();
  m_refine_uninitialized_regions = params.region_refine_uninitialized_regions();
  m_tag_analysis = params.region_tag_analysis();
  m_is_dereferenceable = params.region_is_dereferenceable();
  m_skip_unknown_regions = params.region_skip_unknown_regions();
}

void region_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Region parameters:\n";
  o << "\tallocation_sites=" << m_allocation_sites << "\n";
  o << "\tdeallocation=" << m_deallocation << "\n";
  o << "\trefine_uninitialized_regions=" << m_refine_uninitialized_regions << "\n";
  o << "\ttag_analysis=" << m_tag_analysis << "\n";
  o << "\tis_dereferenceable=" << m_is_dereferenceable << "\n";
  o << "\tskip_unknown_regions=" << m_skip_unknown_regions << "\n";
}

void zones_domain_params::update_params(const zones_domain_params &params) {
  m_chrome_dijkstra = params.zones_chrome_dijkstra();
  m_widen_restabilize = params.zones_widen_restabilize();
  m_special_assign = params.zones_special_assign();
  m_close_bounds_inline = params.zones_close_bounds_inline();
}

void zones_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Zones parameters:\n";
  o << "\tchrome_dijkstra=" << m_chrome_dijkstra << "\n";
  o << "\twiden_restabilize=" << m_widen_restabilize << "\n";
  o << "\tspecial_assign=" << m_special_assign << "\n";
  o << "\tclose_bounds_inline=" << m_close_bounds_inline << "\n";
}

void oct_domain_params::update_params(const oct_domain_params &params) {
  m_chrome_dijkstra = params.oct_chrome_dijkstra();
  m_widen_restabilize = params.oct_widen_restabilize();
  m_special_assign = params.oct_special_assign();
  m_close_bounds_inline = params.oct_close_bounds_inline();

}

void oct_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Octagon parameters:\n";
  o << "\tchrome_dijkstra=" << m_chrome_dijkstra << "\n";
  o << "\twiden_restabilize=" << m_widen_restabilize << "\n";
  o << "\tspecial_assign=" << m_special_assign << "\n";
  o << "\tclose_bounds_inline=" << m_close_bounds_inline << "\n";
}

const std::vector<unsigned>& fixed_tvpi_domain_params::coefficients() const {
  return m_coefficients;
}

 std::vector<unsigned>& fixed_tvpi_domain_params::coefficients() {
  return m_coefficients;
}

void fixed_tvpi_domain_params::update_params(const fixed_tvpi_domain_params& p) {
  m_coefficients.clear();
  m_coefficients.insert(m_coefficients.end(),
			p.m_coefficients.begin(), p.m_coefficients.end());
}

void fixed_tvpi_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
  o << "Fixed-TVPI parameters:\n";
  o << "\ttracked coefficients={";
  for (unsigned i=0, sz=m_coefficients.size();i<sz;) {
    o << m_coefficients[i];
    ++i;
    if (i < sz) {
      o << ",";
    }
  }
  o << "}\n";
}

void crab_domain_params::update_params(const crab_domain_params &p) {
  elina_domain_params e_p(p.elina_use_tree_expressions());
  array_adaptive_domain_params aa_p(p.array_adaptive_is_smashable(),
				    p.array_adaptive_smash_at_nonzero_offset(),
				    p.array_adaptive_max_smashable_cells(),
				    p.array_adaptive_max_array_size());
  boxes_domain_params b_p(p.boxes_ldd_size(),
			  p.boxes_convexify_threshold(),
			  p.boxes_dynamic_reordering());
  powerset_domain_params p_p(p.powerset_exact_meet(),
			     p.powerset_max_disjuncts());
  region_domain_params r_p(p.region_allocation_sites(),
			   p.region_deallocation(),
			   p.region_refine_uninitialized_regions(),
			   p.region_tag_analysis(),
			   p.region_is_dereferenceable(),
			   p.region_skip_unknown_regions());
  zones_domain_params z_p(p.zones_chrome_dijkstra(),
			  p.zones_widen_restabilize(),
			  p.zones_special_assign(),
			  p.zones_close_bounds_inline());
  oct_domain_params o_p(p.oct_chrome_dijkstra(),
			p.oct_widen_restabilize(),
			p.oct_special_assign(),
			p.oct_close_bounds_inline());
  fixed_tvpi_domain_params tvpi_p(p.coefficients());

  elina_domain_params::update_params(e_p);
  array_adaptive_domain_params::update_params(aa_p);
  boxes_domain_params::update_params(b_p);
  powerset_domain_params::update_params(p_p);
  region_domain_params::update_params(r_p);
  zones_domain_params::update_params(z_p);
  oct_domain_params::update_params(o_p);
  fixed_tvpi_domain_params::update_params(tvpi_p);
}

static bool to_bool(const std::string &val) {
  if (val == "true") {
    return true;
  } else if (val == "false") {
    return false;
  } else {
    CRAB_ERROR("parameter value ", val, "cannot be converted to \"true\" or \"false\"");
  }
}

static int to_int(const std::string &val) {
  try {
    int res = std::stoi(val);
    return res;
  } catch(std::invalid_argument const& e) {
    CRAB_ERROR("parameter value ", val, " cannot be converted to an integer");
  } catch(std::out_of_range const& e) {
    CRAB_ERROR("parameter value ", val, " is out of range for an integer");
  }
}

static unsigned to_uint(const std::string &val) {
  try {
    unsigned res =  std::stoul(val);
    return res;
  } catch(std::invalid_argument const& e) {
    CRAB_ERROR("parameter value ", val, " cannot be converted to an unsigned integer");
  } catch(std::out_of_range const& e) {
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static std::vector<unsigned> to_list_of_unsigned(const std::string &val) {
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  } else if (param == "region.allocation_sites") {
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    zones_domain_params::m_widen_restabilize = to_bool(val);
  } else if (param == "zones.special_assign") {
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  } else if (param == "zones.close_bounds_inline") {
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  } else if (param == "oct.special_assign") {
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void crab_domain_params::write(crab::crab_os &o) const {
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  array_adaptive_domain_params::write(o);
  boxes_domain_params::write(o);
  powerset_domain_params::write(o);
  region_domain_params::write(o);
  zones_domain_params::write(o);
  oct_domain_params::write(o);
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package volume

const DefaultDriverName = "local"

type Driver interface {
	// Name returns the name of the volume driver.
	Name() string
	// Create makes a new volume with the given id.
	Create(string) (Volume, error)
	// Remove deletes the volume.
	Remove(Volume) error
}

type Volume interface {
	// Name returns the name of the volume
	Name() string
	// DriverName returns the name of the driver which owns this volume.
	DriverName() string
	// Path returns the absolute path to the volume.
	Path() string
	// Mount mounts the volume and returns the absolute path to
	// where it can be consumed.
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}

// read-write modes
var rwModes = map[string]bool{
	"rw":   true,
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	"rw,z": true,
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}

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var roModes = map[string]bool{
	"ro":   true,
	"ro,Z": true,
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}

// ValidateMountMode will make sure the mount mode is valid.
// returns if it's a valid mount mode and if it's read-write or not.
func ValidateMountMode(mode string) (bool, bool) {
	return roModes[mode] || rwModes[mode], rwModes[mode]
}

// ReadOnly tells you if a mode string is a valid read-only mode or not.
func ReadWrite(mode string) bool {
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The Bahamas Offers Cultural Insights for Faith Travel Groups
Beautiful beaches and soft rolling waves, relaxed sunny days and moonlit evenings—those are probably your first thoughts when the islands of the Bahamas are mentioned.
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But on my recent trip, the people of these gem-like islands were the treasures I saw, their friendships the souvenirs I took home with me. A highlight was the People to People program, which presents an opportunity to slow down and get to know people on a one-to-one basis. Small groups are invited into homes for an evening of ethnic cuisine and usually music as well. My experience rewarded me with delicious food and new friends. The program can expand to include sightseeing and even special programs with children. There are 500 People to People Ambassadors waiting to be a part of your visit. For information, go to www.bahamas.com/bahamas/people-people.
The people are proud of their country and the heritage that generations past have given them. The Bahamas is a Christian country with an influential council that interacts with government officials in matters of social and moral standards. My small group had the privilege to meet with Prime Minister Perry G. Christie in his chambers. A gracious man, he told us of his personal faith and how it molded him into the leader he is today. His mission is to bring the young and older generations together, "to marry the youth with experience."
The Commonwealth of the Bahamas celebrates its 40th year of independence in 2013 and the party started last November with the renaming of a bridge to honor a native son, Sir Sidney Poitier. It was a grand start to an exciting year, with concerts, speeches, fireworks and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Hudson. The entire year of 2013 will be an exciting time to visit.
Many groups are following the trend of having more free time built into the tour program. My stay was at the Sheraton Cable Beach in Nassau and Grand Lucayan in Grand Bahamas. We enjoyed multiple activities, pools, golf and casinos at each.
What to See and Do in the Bahamas
Enjoy the beaches for all types of water activities, from dipping your toes into the clear blue waters to putting on snorkel gear and exploring beneath the waves
Walk along the shore and stop to sample local conch specialties for lunch
Relax on a chaise lounge with a book or chat with friends
Golf at some favorite PGA courses
Nassau Group Activities
Festival Place on Prince George Wharf is a colorful marketplace styled after a Bahamian village. Artisans offer crafts and souvenirs. Island tours can be arranged there.
Get up close and personal with flamingos at the Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center
Junkanoo Expo. At the entrance to the wharf are exhibits of costumes that revelers wear during the annual Junkanoo parades (similar to those at Mardi Gras) held in the early morning hours on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas) and New Year's Eve.
Queen's Staircase. In the late 1800s slaves carved 65 steps into a solid limestone cliff in honor of Queen Victoria's 65-year reign. Queen's Staircase is located at the top of Elizabeth Avenue Hill, off Shirley Street.
Pirates of Nassau Museum offers an interactive, educational experience into the 18th century, an era when pirates dominated Bahamian waters.
Ardastra Gardens and Zoo's five acres of tropical greenery include an aviary with rare birds and other exotic animals from different parts of the world. The zoo is renowned for its marching flamingos, the national bird of the Bahamas, which perform daily at 11 a.m. and 2 and 4 p.m.
Shopping in Nassau provides the opportunity to purchase unique foods, spices, ceramics, crafts, art and music. Nassau boasts stylish boutiques on Bay Street, outdoor fruit and vegetable stalls, a fresh fish market and the famed Straw Market, which sells locally made crafts, paintings and jewelry.
Grand Bahamas Activities
Lucayan National Park
Lucayan National Park contains upland forests, rare flower species, mangrove creeks and a magnificent beach. It is the only place where you can see all six of the Islands' ecosystems. It is also home to one of the world's longest underwater systems of limestone caves, which served as a burial place for the Lucayan people. UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society), located at the Port Lucaya Marina, offers a variety of diving and dolphin experiences, including the popular dolphin swims where travelers interact with dolphins in a protected lagoon.
Pinetree Stables, the biggest stable in the Bahamas, has more than 50 horses ready to head down the beach. The two-hour guided horseback ride takes visitors through endangered pine forests, past orange groves and along the beach and into the ocean. Riding experience is not required.
Port Lucaya Marketplace & Marina is a harborside complex filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment spots.
Count Basie Square, named after the famous jazz entertainer, lies in the center of Port Lucaya's entertainment district.
Consider the Bahamas for an upcoming group travel program. There is something for every age and every mobility level. The islands are just a short flight or cruise away from the coast of Florida.
−By Cindi Brodhecker
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noël à deux
I love a good depressing seasonal tune, and it doesn't much bleaker than one set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world! 'Juste quelques flocons qui tombent' ("Just a few flakes falling") isn't really a Christmas song, but is apparently associated enough with this time of year to be included on Christmas compilations.
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Antoine - Juste quelques flocons qui tombent (1967)
I love a good depressing seasonal tune, and it doesn't much bleaker than one set in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world!
'Juste quelques flocons qui tombent' ("Just a few flakes falling") isn't really a Christmas song, but is apparently associated enough with this time of year to be included on Christmas compilations. This is curious, because the lyrics don't reference anything related to Noël, and from what I can find, the track seems to have been released not around Christmas time but in February, 1967. Perhaps the association comes from its snowy imagery, or the chiming bells that unusually punctuate its psych-folk-pop sound, or perhaps it's because of the story of how Antoine came to write the song.
The idea for the song came to Antoine on Christmas Eve, 1965, according to Anthologie des tubes rock: Soixante ans de musique pour les kids (François Grimpet & Daniel Lesueur, Camion Blanc, 2016), This was shortly before he would score a huge hit with 'Les Élucubrations d'Antoine' early the following year, becoming not only an overnight pop superstar, but a major force in reshaping the French pop scene in the post-yé-yé years. At this point however, he had a debut EP under his belt that hadn't made much of a splash, and was still a struggling musician. Having performed that evening for a modest fee, Antoine had just enough to dine out with his girlfriend but nothing left over for transport, so they footed it home. Walking toward the Marais district, the couple looked back to see a snow-covered Paris, nothing visible except their footprints in the snow, leaving them with the feeling of being the only two people in the world. With his songwriter's imagination and having keenly absorbed the pacifist themes of the likes of Bob Dylan, Antoine soon turned this image into a song about a world decimated by nuclear war, where he and his lover are the only survivors.
If I'm understanding the lyrics correctly, the final verse sees Antoine comparing himself and his girlfriend to Adam and Eve, but cautioning they must avoid repopulating the world – since the last world was such a flop! What a sentiment to hear in a track that gets billed as one of "Les plus belles chansons de Noël"!
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Sunderland on brink of deal for Man City's Dunne
Sunderland are on the brink of a £5 million deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.
The Sun says Black Cats sources say talks are at an advanced stage and the Ireland defender, 29, is keen on a move to Wearside.
Dunne would be manager Steve Bruce's first signing and could provide some much-needed experience in the Sunderland back line.


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What the Ticats might do with their pending free agents
Despite the recent slew of signings, the Ticats still have plenty of players from the 2018 squad slated to hit the open market next week when free agency opens. Some will be brought back, while others won't. That's just the nature of the football business.
Let's take a look at some players the Ticats might bring back and others they might let ply their trade with another CFL team in 2019.
(* denotes National player)
The Bring Backs
DB Delvin Breaux, LB Larry Dean, C Mike Filer*, REC Mike Jones*, LB/DB Don Unamba
Delvin Breaux is the best cover man in the CFL. Full stop. It has been eerily quiet on the Breaux front this off-season, with nary a peep about him receiving NFL tryouts or offers. Breaux was the highest-paid DB in the CFL a season ago, so he won't come cheap. But he allows the Ticats to do so much defensively and is worth every penny. If he wants to return, the Ticats should move heaven and earth to keep him.
Larry Dean is one of the league's fiercest defenders and was the East's top defensive player a year ago. Hamilton has rotated through a number of quality middle linebackers over the last decade, but none have had the impact Dean has had.
Mike Filer is the glue of Hamilton's offensive line. He may not be in the upper echelon of his position, but he is a quality player that has provided Hamilton with solid play throughout his tenure with the team. Being local also doesn't hurt and I can't see any reason why the Ticats wouldn't want to bring him back for 2019 and beyond.
If you had told me a year ago at this time I'd be pushing for Mike Jones (WHO!?) to be back in black and gold, I'd have called you crazy. But an up and down tenure became way more up than down in his third pro season. Jones finished with over 800 yards receiving, second among National receivers behind only Brad Sinopoli, and became one of Jeremiah Masoli's most reliable targets down the stretch. The Ticats have spent three years developing Jones, and it would be a waste to watch him walk away as he is just about to reach his true potential.
Don Unamba was the league's best SAM linebacker, as his was a divisional, league and PA all-star nods in 2018 show. Hamilton has spent a couple of years looking to replace Erik Harris, and they finally found a worthy replacement in Unamba. Like Mike Jones, it would be a shame to see the Ticats let a player they spent time developing walk out the door just as they are reaching superstar calibre.
The Thanks for your Services
DB Mariel Cooper, K/P Lirim Hajrullahu*, DB Josh Johnson, REC Marquay McDaniel, QB Bryant Moniz, REC Terrell Sinkfield, REC Terrence Toliver, RB John White
The only memory I have of Mariel Cooper is him getting lit up for three touchdowns when the Ticats played Edmonton in Hamilton in August. The Ticats have not been shy about cycling through American DBs, and we know what Cooper is, so I can't see him being retained.
Terrell Sinkfield was brought back to Hamilton with much fanfare late last season, but his production left a lot to be desired. He was also beaten out by Bralon Addison for playing time, with June Jones even saying that Addison was in the lineup because he was better. I don't see Sinkfield returning to Hamilton under any circumstance.
Now we get to the three players who will be pretty divisive to be here: Lirim Hajrullahu, Terrence Toliver and John White. Hajrullahu had a weird year. His field goal percentage was pretty good, even if it was in the bottom third of the league, and he made the third-most field goals of any kicker in 2018, but he also had a tendency to shank a punt or kickoff out of bounds. He did it so frequently it became a running joke on the Podskee Wee Wee podcast. For the money the Ticats paid Hajrullahu in 2018, they would be better suited finding a replacement on a rookie deal (or even going out and getting a guy like Tyler Crapigna) than retaining Hajrullahu for the 2019 season.
John White's future with Hamilton was set the minute Alex Green re-signed. While teams do carry two or more American tailbacks, they don't usually deploy two on game days. White is still young (just 27) and too good to be a game-day scratch. White should be starting somewhere, but that somewhere won't be Hamilton.
This is a tough one, because you won't find many players on the Ticats more beloved than Terrence Toliver. Toliver was on the cusp of being one of the league's elite receivers when he tore his ACL on the second play of the 2017 season. When the switch from Kent Austin to June Jones was made, we saw Toliver have less and less of an impact. He finished 2018 with just 32 catches for 456 yards and one touchdown in 11 games. Toliver is a talented player, and he will contribute to a team in 2019, but with a shift in philosophy on offence, I don't see that team being Hamilton.
The Wild Cards
REC Shamawd Chambers*, LB Terrell Davis*, REC Felix Faubert-Lussier*, LB Simoni Lawrence, DL Jason Neill, OL Landon Rice*, DB Courtney Stephen*, RB Mercer Timmis*, DL Adrian Tracy, REC Chris Williams
Shamawd Chambers' career has been stop-and-start since he entered the league as a first-round pick back in 2012. He's had some extremely high highs (Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian in 2015), but he hasn't emerged as the star guy many projected him to be when he came out of Laurier. Chambers is also coming off a torn ACL that cost him the entire 2018 season. Chambers' future with the team might be tied to what happens with Mike Jones. If Jones stays, Chambers probably doesn't. But the Ticats will likely start at least one Canadian in the receiving corps, and keeping Chambers becomes a real option if Jones departs in free agency.
Adrian Tracy and Jason Neill both had decent seasons, but neither have proven to be superstars and middle-of-the-road American players tend to get frozen out come free agency time.
Mercer Timmis is an interesting case. When given a chance last year, he excelled. His 17-carry, 133-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 2 against Edmonton made it look like big things were ahead for the former Calgary Dino, but he carried the ball just 22 more times the rest of the season, with a single-game high of 25 yards after that breakout performance. Timmis excels on special teams, which gives him an edge, but he has proven he can do more offensively when called upon. If the opportunity arises for him to become a larger contributor elsewhere, Timmis would be smart to take it. But given his local connections, perhaps Timmis is more inclined to stick in Hamilton even if his role wouldn't be large.
By re-signing Banks and Saunders, still having Luke Tasker under contract and the emergence of Bralon Addison, the Ticats have four of their five starting receivers set for the start of the season. That leaves Chris Williams, who the Ticats brought back in a blockbuster trade last summer, in a somewhat odd position. His skills fit what June Jones likes, but there isn't really any room for him in the starting lineup. He could be one of Hamilton's DI, but even at 31, Williams still has the skills to be a top-tier receiver in this league. There is also the torn Achilles that muddies the waters. I lean to Williams not being retained, but it wouldn't shock me if he was brought back.
The biggest wild card, however, is Simoni Lawrence. The idea that Lawrence could play for anyone but Hamilton would have seem farfetched as of two years ago, but there is no denying his numbers have trended down since 2016. Lawrence will have suitors, and if Chris Jones was still around I would have put good money down that one of them would have been Saskatchewan, and I just don't know if the Ticats will be willing to pay what Lawrence will command (as our own Justin Dunk alluded to earlier this month).
Josh Smith has been writing about the Ticats and the CFL since 2010 and was sporting his beard way before it was cool. Will be long after, too.
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Man faces up to 32 years for kidnapping, sex assault of woman
Hillary Ojeda
A man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in September 2018 was sentenced to up to 32 years in prison in Johnson County District Court last month.
In a statement submitted by the woman, she thanked everyone who supported her following the attack and said she appreciated the opportunity to finally make her voice heard.
"Not nearly enough women get the chance to tell their story, and even less receive any sort of justice regarding their abuse," she said.
The perpetrator, Andrew C. Wilson, 35, pleaded guilty to several counts and will serve the sentences on each count consecutively, according to an order filed Jan. 24.
He pleaded guilty to third-degree kidnapping, third-degree sexual abuse, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse resulting in bodily injury, assault while participating in a felony and first-degree harassment.
Sixth Judicial District Judge Lars Anderson also ordered Wilson to register as a sex offender for life.
The woman said the assault led her to experience a kind of pain she didn't think she was "capable of feeling."
"I have been stripped to my most vulnerable state, and I stand here strong and confident in that vulnerability," she said. "I will not be ashamed of my story."
She said on the night of Sept. 29, 2018, she put "misguided trust" in someone she met, someone she thought was "friendly, normal."
Alluding to Wilson in her statement, she said she thought he would take her home but instead he "chose to act in selfishness" and took her to a secluded area.
A police report says he sexually assaulted her, hit her face and threatened to strangle her until she stopped fighting. She later woke up in a cornfield and ran to a home where the resident called 911, according to police.
Following the assault, the woman said having to tell her story "over and over" and having her "truth questioned" was difficult. She said, "it became very hard for me to not blame myself for what happened."
She said she watched herself "wet with tears" in the body camera footage from the police. In the video, she said, she tells officers she "saved [her] spit in a can" and tells them to "test it, find him."
The woman said she wonders how there could be doubt about what happened to her after she was left "half naked, no shoes or pants on, beaten, broken lip and bruised neck" in a field at night.
"I was scared for my life, and I remember thinking to myself that he was going to kill me if I didn't stop fighting, but I wasn't ready to give up," she said. "I never stopped fighting for myself."
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Women who are overweight are less likely to become pregnant at all.
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Babies born to obese woman are more likely to struggle with obesity. They also have a higher risk for congenital abnormalities.
Women who are obese are twice as likely to have a miscarriage.
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Several patients are surprised to hear that BMI in men can also have a direct impact on fertility. Being overweight or underweight can lead to significant changes in the body. This can sometimes affect hormone regulation and sperm production, causing low sperm count or low motility.
When your BMI is considered normal, you can expect a reduced risk of complications, not only for you, but for your baby as well. According to the Institute of Medicine, normal weight is indicated when the BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. These couples respond better to fertility treatments when compared to those who are underweight or overweight.
During a consultation at our practice, our doctors will perform a comprehensive assessment of your overall health and review your medical history with you in detail. If there are any concerns regarding fertility and BMI, we will discuss them with you and help to determine the appropriate next step. A well-balanced diet full of whole grains, protein, fruits, and vegetables is vital. It is also important to develop a moderate exercise routine. Concerning fertility, too much strenuous exercise can actually have the adverse effect. Our team can help design a diet and exercise regimen that is right for you.
If you think body weight may be a factor in your fertility struggles, schedule a consultation with one of our doctors. We can help you learn more about BMI and infertility and design a personalized plan to help you conceive. Contact us using our online form anytime.


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Criccieth
The seaside town at the start of the Llyn Peninsula
The Cambrian Coast line starts at Machynlleth and runs all the way up the Welsh coast to Pwllheli.
My short journey, Porthmadog to Criccieth, is just a 10 minute journey and an open return is less than £3.50. The train comes into Criccieth behind the beach and into the station which feels nestled amongst the trees.
The high street is located behind the station, with shops and cafe's spread all around. I decided to walk towards the beach, and a narrow path which crossed the railway tracks brought me to a map of the town and surrounding area.
I was drawn to directions to a viewpoint that overlooked the town. A grassy path leads you to the top, and then offers superb views of the beach, up and down the coast and the remains of the old castle.
A quick water break and I went back down the hill and up towards the high street. With independent shops, cafe's and pubs lining both sides, it makes for an interesting walk. Amongst these businesses, stands the town's Memorial Hall, which has been a part of Criccieth for almost a century.
It is a focal point in the community, and it's foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister David Lloyd George who grew up in the town.
After a coffee back on the high street, I decided to start walking down towards the beach. The steep streets mostly lead to the promenade, which on a sunny Saturday afternoon in September was thriving.
The RNLI station in Criccieth is built into a small house by a launch ramp. Inside, the shop was open and I bought some memorabilia. Money goes towards keeping the lifeboat running, which is as good a cause as any in my book.
Confirming with the woman in the shop as to what the best way was to get to the castle, I ventured up a deceptively steep bank to the castle visitors centre. Entry to the grounds is £5.40 with concessions available.
It's a steep walk up, but one that is worth it. The castle sits on the very edge of the clifftop and looms over the beach on either side. The castle was built in the 13th century and faced the brunt of attacks and sieges. As a result, large areas no longer exist, but the scars of history are fascinating to experience.
I spent around an hour up at the top, and in reality you can spend plenty more time up there experiencing the castle and admiring the views. It was a clear day, and possible to see right up the Llyn and back down towards Porthmadog.
I had a slow wander back towards the train station, picking up a scoop of Malteaser ice cream from Cadwaladers on the way back to the train station.
Criccieth has a lot to offer, and it's a place where you could easily enjoy a long weekend or a few hours wandering around. It was great getting to know it, even if it was a short time.
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Hillsborough County deputies are investigating an armed carjacking that took place on Tuesday morning in North Tampa.
Around 1:41 a.m., HCSO received a Shot Spotter report in the area of Fletcher Avenue and Nebraska Avenue. Shot Spotter is the sheriff departments gunshot notification system. Microphones are placed in certain areas that notify HCSO when it picks up gunshot sounds. The system then triangulates the location of the shots.
Deputies responded to that location and were not able to locate anyone. However, they did find four .380 shell casings in The Todd Couples Superstore parking lot.
The victim ended up calling from Amscot - The Money Superstore located on Fletcher Avenue and N. 15th Street. Deputies say that he had attempted to use the phone at the RaceTrac at Fletcher Avenue and Coastal Key Road but the clerk refused and ended up calling the sheriffs office reporting a suspicious person.
The victim told officials that he was in The Todd parking lot when a red pickup truck pulled in occupied by a male and female. The heavyset male was armed with a shotgun and tried to take the victims black Dodge Dart.
The victim, who had a concealed weapon and permit, at some point fired at the suspects.
The male, as well as a female, fled the scene in both vehicles involved. Both were last seen heading eastbound on Fletcher Avenue from Nebraska Avenue.
Deputies say that it does not appear anyone was hit. The suspects did not fire at the victim.
Deputies will be back at The Todd to collect video footage of the parking lot in the morning. No further information is available at this time.


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Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association's Sathaye College located in cultural hub of suburbs Vile Parle is a well known College affiliated to University of Mumbai founded in 1959, this Arts, Science College later on added Commerce faculty in 1982, Sociology, Microbiology, Psychology as courses. From 2001 to 2016, new self financing courses like B.Sc(I.T.), B.M.S., B.M.M. along with M.Sc. (I.T.), M.A. in Hindi, M.A. in Buddhist Studies and Ph.D. in Physics and a variety of certificate courses during 2001-2016.
In 1965 after the sudden demise of Principal C. B. Joshi, Prof. P. M. Potdar, an economist took over as Principal. Under his able guidance the college scaled new heights of glory. A number of new subjects like Microbiology & Statistics were included in the degree college to meet the ever growing demand for job oriented courses. Prof. R. G. Sohoni took over after Principal Potdars' retirement, who had received 'Best Teacher Award' from the Govt. of Maharashtra.
'Parle College' was renamed as 'Sathaye College' in 1993 because of the generous contribution from the Sathaye foundation.
Dr. S. V. Panse took charge as Principal in 1996 and continued to steer the college along the road to progress. When he was appointed as Director Board of College and University Development, University of Mumbai, Dr (Mrs.) Kavita S. Rege was appointed as the Principal in 2001.
Dr. Kavita Rege started some interesting intercollegiate festivals; giving platform to students to inculcate in them leadership qualities, organisational at skills and interpersonal relations. College was twice accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade. College was recognized in 2004 as 'Best Vocational Institute' at +2 level. Further University of Mumbai awarded the College in January 2015 as 'Best College of Mumbai University' (urban) for year 2013-14. College bagged prestigious 'Vice-Chancellor's Banner' on 25th November 2015 (NCC day) for the excellent work done by our NCC cadets in all these years and particularly in year 2014-15. Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association founded in 1921, established Parle College now Sathaye College, with a vision to establish an institution of higher learning. This Arts and Science college immediately attracted large number of students and with Principal C. B. Joshi as the founding Principal, the college flourished. He pursued academic excellence relentlessly. Dr. K. S. Nargund, doyen of Organic chemistry put the college name in the research area of chemistry.
College has its alumni placed in various good positions, who have brought laurels by shining in all walks of life like administrative and foreign services, defence, education, art, film, theatre, sports, dance, music, I.T., media and so on.
Sathaye College has thus given substance to the vision of its founding fathers: 'पूर्णता गौरवाय'.Every year hundreds of young people leave its portals equipped not just with degrees, but also with life enhancing skills: therein lies the measures of its success.


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Q: Parallel.ForEach vs Task.Run and Task.WhenAll What are the differences between using Parallel.ForEach or Task.Run() to start a set of tasks asynchronously?
Version 1:
List<string> strings = new List<string> { "s1", "s2", "s3" };
Parallel.ForEach(strings, s =>
{
    DoSomething(s);
});

Version 2:
List<string> strings = new List<string> { "s1", "s2", "s3" };
List<Task> Tasks = new List<Task>();
foreach (var s in strings)
{
    Tasks.Add(Task.Run(() => DoSomething(s)));
}
await Task.WhenAll(Tasks);

A: The first version will synchronously block the calling thread (and run some of the tasks on it).
If it's a UI thread, this will freeze the UI.
The second version will run the tasks asynchronously in the thread pool and release the calling thread until they're done.
There are also differences in the scheduling algorithms used.
Note that your second example can be shortened to
await Task.WhenAll(strings.Select(s => Task.Run(() => DoSomething(s))));

A: In this case, the second method will asynchronously wait for the tasks to complete instead of blocking.
However, there is a disadvantage to use Task.Run in a loop- With Parallel.ForEach, there is a Partitioner which gets created to avoid making more tasks than necessary.   Task.Run will always make a single task per item (since you're doing this), but the Parallel class batches work so you create fewer tasks than total work items. This can provide significantly better overall performance, especially if the loop body has a small amount of work per item.
If this is the case, you can combine both options by writing:
await Task.Run(() => Parallel.ForEach(strings, s =>
{
    DoSomething(s);
}));

Note that this can also be written in this shorter form:
await Task.Run(() => Parallel.ForEach(strings, DoSomething));

A: I have seen Parallel.ForEach used inappropriately, and I figured an example in this question would help.
When you run the code below in a Console app, you will see how the tasks executed in Parallel.ForEach doesn't block the calling thread.  This could be okay if you don't care about the result (positive or negative) but if you do need the result, you should make sure to use Task.WhenAll.
using System;
using System.Linq;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace ParrellelEachExample
{
    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            var indexes = new int[] { 1, 2, 3 };

            RunExample((prefix) => Parallel.ForEach(indexes, (i) => DoSomethingAsync(i, prefix)),
                "Parallel.Foreach");

            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.Yellow;
            Console.WriteLine("*You'll notice the tasks haven't run yet, because the main thread was not blocked*");
            Console.WriteLine("Press any key to start the next example...");
            Console.ReadKey();

            RunExample((prefix) => Task.WhenAll(indexes.Select(i => DoSomethingAsync(i, prefix)).ToArray()).Wait(),
                "Task.WhenAll");
            Console.WriteLine("All tasks are done.  Press any key to close...");
            Console.ReadKey();
        }

        static void RunExample(Action<string> action, string prefix)
        {
            Console.ForegroundColor = ConsoleColor.White;
            Console.WriteLine($"{Environment.NewLine}Starting '{prefix}'...");
            action(prefix);
            Console.WriteLine($"{Environment.NewLine}Finished '{prefix}'{Environment.NewLine}");
        }

        static async Task DoSomethingAsync(int i, string prefix)
        {
            await Task.Delay(i * 1000);
            Console.WriteLine($"Finished: {prefix}[{i}]");
        }
    }
}

Here is the result:

Conclusion:
Using the Parallel.ForEach with a Task will not block the calling thread. If you care about the result, make sure to await the tasks.

A: I ended up doing this, as it felt easier to read:
  List<Task> x = new List<Task>();
  foreach(var s in myCollectionOfObject)
  {
      // Note there is no await here. Just collection the Tasks
      x.Add(s.DoSomethingAsync());
  }
  await Task.WhenAll(x);

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Unfortunately, the nature of human life is that our blood pressure tends to go up as we age. Even more worrying is the fact that the increase in blood pressure increases one's susceptibility to heart attack and stroke later on.
However, this should not send you into a state of hysteria, worrying sick about aging. There are plenty of ways to keep hypertension at bay and managing it when it arises. Importantly, you do not have to wait until you are old to take steps to deal with hypertension . You can start making changes before the symptoms occur, make serious life changes even today, and reduce the chances of getting hypertension. Keep in mind, the more you can keep your blood pressure in the normal range, the more you negate the chances of getting a stroke or heart attack.
Consuming a lot of salt will raise your blood pressure. It is, therefore, imperative that you consume only a healthy amount of salt. Quite frankly, a lot of people with hypertension might do away with hypertension medication or at the very least reduce the amount of drugs needed by simply eliminating salt from their diet.
Keep in mind that the largest portion of salt you consume is that which you add to food. It is the salt that included in processed foods such as breakfast grains, bread, and prepared foods. However, refrain from adding salt to your food at the table or while cooking. When purchasing packaged foods, choose low-salt foods whenever possible.
Try to consume as much of unprocessed foods as possible as this will help lower your blood pressure. For grown-ups, it is recommended that you eat at least 5 servings of products derived from the soil every day. Each portion should be 80 grams or about a clench hand amount.
Try and consume various whole, raw, organic, and natural products. There are some good solidified, dried, canned foods. However, they may contain added sugar, salts, and fats, so be on the lookout for these additives.
If you are above your ideal body weight, you should consider getting thinner as it will help lower your blood pressure and negate the risk of experiencing other medical issues. A good way to cut your weight is to remove processed foods from your diet and consume low-calories and low-fat diets. Furthermore, increase your physical fitness.
To make the road to weight management/loss much more pleasant, set some reasonable objectives on how to achieve this. Adjust your dietary patterns and set some time for exercising.
If you take an excessive amount of liquor, you should consider reducing your liquor intake, or quitting altogether. Consuming alcohol raises your blood pressure. If you still want to enjoy some liquor, it is advised that you consume 14 units of liquor broken over a period of seven days in the week. One unit is a glass of wine, a half quart of beer, or a shot of spirits. However, it is far better to quit drinking if you are having hypertension issues.
Being active for at least 30 minutes 5 times every week will improve your heart's health and lower your blood pressure as well. However, if you have a tight schedule, try being as active as possible during your day.
You do not have to hit the gym; just choose to engage in activities that leave you feeling winded and warm. The more you engage in these activities, the better.