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Penn Law dean: Prof's comments were 'bigoted'
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Amy Wax teaches a class at the University of Pennsylvania. (Courtesy of the University of Pennsylvania)
This story originally appeared on The Philadelphia Tribune.
The dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School issued a statement Tuesday, condemning a professor's assertion that America "will be better off with more whites and fewer nonwhites."
Professor Amy Wax's comments "espouse a bigoted theory of white cultural and ethnic supremacy; at worst, they are racist," Ted Ruger wrote in a statement on the law school's website. "Under any framing, such views are repugnant to the core values and institutional practices of both Penn Law and the University of Pennsylvania."
Wax made her comments, which were first reported by Vox, while she spoke on a panel last week at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C.
She said immigrants "are too loud" and responsible for an increase in litter.
"Conservatives need a realistic approach to immigration that … preserves the United States as a Western and First World nation," Vox quoted her saying on the panel. "We are better off if we are dominated numerically … by people from the First World, from the West, than by people who are from less advanced countries."
She said her position is not racist because her problem with nonwhite immigrants is cultural, rather than racial.
Alumni reacted quickly, calling for the university to fire Wax, or at least condemn her remarks.
That might be, in part, because the comments were not the first racist comments Wax has made publicly.
In a video interview from 2017 that surfaced last year, Wax told Brown University professor Glen Loury, "I don't think I've ever seen a Black student graduate in the top quarter of the class, and rarely, rarely in the top half. I can think of two students that have scored in the top half of my required first-year course."
The statement was disputed by Ruger, who later disallowed Wax from teaching first-year law students.
Ruger said in his statement Tuesday that these "episodes" have made it clear that "when Professor Wax speaks about race and culture, she does not speak for this institution or those who work and study here."
Ruger continued: "I know these statements by Professor Wax have caused pain and outrage to many in the Penn community. My colleagues and I pledge to work with you so that together we can heal, and learn from this experience and each other."
The law school has made efforts to attract and support diverse faculty and students, and will continue to do so, he said.
"For instance, since 2016 we have hired 10 extraordinary tenured or tenure-track professors, half of whom are people of color and more than half are women," he said. "On the student front, when we welcome the incoming JD Class of 2022 and LLM Class of 2020, we will have the most diverse and accomplished student body in the history of the Law School."
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Sam's Club Adding Locations, Boosting Distribution
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Hey everyone! I wanted to let everyone know I got here safely Friday afternoon around 3pm. It was a long ride and provided quality family bonding time:P We stopped for black and white cookies (the racial cookies;-)) along the way so all is good:) When we got here, we were pretty beat. It was the first time I had seen my grandparents in 6 months (they're from Florida) and my aunt/uncle/cousins from Cape Cod. My aunt made chicken pot pie for dinner! She asked me if it was OK to have that...ok? HELL YEAH!! That's one of my favorites! My brother also called last night (yeah i have one just hard to find him), apparently he's on his way to Chicago for work now. Sort of like where in the world is my brother...who knows?!? Around 10 I headed to bed...driving caught me. I was all excited to sleep...then I went on the bed. It was like sleeping on a wooden board! I like firm mattresses but this was ridiculous and uncomfortable. I woke up and felt like my back was in a knot!
Today we went to Chatham. It's one of the small towns around here. We went to a small cafe for lunch called the Blue Coral and ate outside. It was kind of cool today...sun never made an appearance. I bought a nice zip up sweatshirt...sort of a Carolina blue color with Chatham across it. We also got some fudge:-D I LOVE FUDGE! The guy behind the counter was not a very good seller. He told us eating that stuff makes one fat;-) Thanks buddy we know...but small quantities are ok..especially with the amount my family exercises. Probably will be renting a bike with my dad to go along the bike trail here sometime this week. While heading back to the car, we noticed a girl tripped and fell. However, there were enough people there...and she sat up. But since we have the doctors in the house, it's always good to make sure:) Then we notice a police car in the parking lot where we were with his lights on (at first nervous we got a ticket or towed or something). He headed down to check on the kid. Next, we saw an ambulance head down. Next, a fire rescue truck followed by a volunteer cop. Sheesh all this for a kid that falls down. I guess it gives them practice up here...since not too much goes on. Which is a good thing:) So I came back and napped for a little bit. It's about dinner time now so I better jet. Hope all is well back down there in PA;) Updates about the Red Sox game tomorrow...woohoo Fenway Park!!!!


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Recently, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the feasibility and functionality of zero draft angles in die casting, or casting a metal component without conceding draft on faces that traditionally ensure easier ejection from the mold. This practice presumably allows for incredibly tight tolerances, which are critical for parts that need to be fitted and assembled in precise alignment with other features of the finished product.
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Unlike 3-D printed parts or machined parts, die cast engineers must consider how the part will be ejected from the die so as not to damage the part or the tool. Draft angles are the degree of taper that is incorporated into the side wall and cores of the die cast tool to aid in the removal of a part. Primarily, they function to reduce the friction between the part and the tool as it is ejected. Without draft angles, parts can be stripped, dented, or get stuck in the tool.
In some instances, the net-shape part lends itself to ejection from the tool without additional tapering. Take a Coca Cola can, for example. If one were to cast a Coca Cola can using conventional methods, the two cavities would join at the midpoint (and widest part) of a net-shape, upright can. Since the can is cylindrical and the widest part of the crescent of each cavity is where the die separates, when the die opens, the can is easily ejected.
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An official with a local Democratic Party group alleged Thursday a Kentucky-based liberal organization was responsible for the secretly recorded tapes of Sen. Mitch McConnell plotting campaign strategy.
Jacob Conway, an executive committee member of the Louisville-Jefferson County Democratic Party, told CNN that members of Progress Kentucky admitted to him in February they made the recording. That's the same group behind offensive tweets posted last month targeting McConnell's wife.
"They told me about it pretty much the day or the day after it happened," Conway said of members of Progress Kentucky. "They were, for some reason, at McConnell's office after he had his grand opening that day, and they started hearing this salacious conversation."
"They apparently decided to record it," Conway continued. "One of them held the elevator and the other one recorded it."
In the recordings, which appeared Tuesday on the website of the liberal magazine Mother Jones, political operatives huddling at the senator's campaign headquarters in Kentucky are heard discussing potentially attacking Ashley Judd's mental health, as well as her left-leaning politics.
Judd decided against making a bid against McConnell in March.
Conway said one of the Progress Kentucky members told him about making the recording, which he then confirmed with the other member present at McConnell's office. When he read the Mother Jones article detailing the tapes, "I put two and two together," Conway said.
"They decided to record it because they thought it was something that needed to be heard," Conway explained, adding he thought the Progress Kentucky operatives were "good men" with "hearts in the right place."
"They're inexperienced. They're very dedicated," he said.
One of those men confirmed to CNN through his lawyer that he was at McConnell's office after the public event, but said while he did witness his colleague making the recording, he had no direct involvement.
The lawyer said his client has been cooperating with the FBI.
On Tuesday, FBI spokesman Paul Bresson said the agency was "looking into the matter" of the secretly recorded tapes.
Jesse Benton, McConnell's campaign manager, wrote in a statement Thursday that "reports that left-wing activists illegally recorded a private meeting inside our campaign headquarters are very disturbing. At this point, we understand that the FBI is immersed in an intensive criminal investigation and must defer any further comment to them."
Progress Kentucky did not return a call asking for comment.
A controversy was ignited in February when Progress Kentucky drew a connection in a tweet between McConnell's wife Elaine Chao, who's Chinese-American, and the practice of outsourcing of jobs. Chao served as labor secretary under President George W. Bush.
"This woman has the ear of @McConnellPress - she's his #wife," read the February 14 tweet from the group, referring to McConnell by his official Twitter account. "May explain why your job moved to #China!"
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Hebron University and Washington & Lee Law Schools set up a Program of Cooperation
Hebron University Law School has begun a program of cooperation with the Law School of Washington & Lee University, Virginia, which started by the visit of Professor Speedy Rice to Hebron University. The program comes as part of the mandate of the International Legal Foundation, a New York-based NGO, to establish a criminal law clinic in the District of Hebron. Professor Rice held four training sessions for law students and faculty members.
In the first session, which targeted criminal law students, Professor Rice addressed the basis of legal aid for the poor who are unable to hire a lawyer. The guest highlighted the evolution of the legal aid system in the United States and the impact of U.S. law on international standards pertaining to legal aid. In this context, six students from the Hebron University College of Law were selected to act as interns in a legal clinic specializing in criminal law which is being run jointly by the Hebron University and the International Legal Foundation.
This was followed by a roundtable discussion with law professors of Hebron University that focused on the modern methods for the preparation of course syllabus, by reviewing a number of model syllabi that were implemented in European, American and African universities in which Professor Rice has been involved.
Parallel to this visit, the College of Law organized a public lecture in which Professor Rice talked about the legal system in the United States, with special focus on the legal education and jury system. The lecturer outlined the legal developments in the United States and the reforms that the U.S. legal education system has undergone. He touched upon the practical legal education that prepares law students for smooth integration in the market before graduation, including by using legal clinics across the country and using interactive methods instead of memorization. He referred to the jury system and their contribution to the social responsibility as a means for popular oversight on courts. This lecture raised many questions by professors and students who discussed the possibility of applying the jury system in Palestine.
The American professor finally conducted a training session for professors of the College of Law on the interactive teaching methods, including by working groups, problem-solving, moot courts, mock trials, providing live client legal advice, representation, and observing court hearings.
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I definitely felt like a young Ellie and Carl from "Up" on this recent trip with Graham; a week long loop starting and ending in Las Vegas with hiking stops planned at several national parks in Arizona and Utah. I'm sharing photos and our itinerary in hopes it can help you plan your own perfect adventure because "Adventure is Out There"!
Special Notes: While my hikes and trips were organized, I didn't book any but one camp site as I wanted to allow for changes in itinerary.
Notable places to eat are highlighted. :) All photos are mine except those of me which were taken by Graham.
My memories of Zion were always the fondest of my family's road trips. On my last visit I had hiked the Narrows with my family (and basically did a slip-n-slide on the way back), but my eyes were set on the Angels Landing trail this time around. It was definitely the most daunting of our hikes, but one of the most spectacular and rewarding. Wear appropriate hiking shoes and bring lots of water.
We camped at the Zion Canyon Campground and RV Resort and really enjoyed grilling dinner over an open fire. The best way to start the week in a tent is to realize you can just lay in your sleeping bag, open your eyes and see the stars!
As the skies were perfectly clear, I was dead set on shooting the night sky. We woke up at midnight to drive into the park and pull over at various points to take a few shots.
On our way to Capitol Reef next morning, we stopped for breakfast at my favorite restaurant from the entire trip, Zion Mountain Ranch. I wished we could have had dinner here too and if we weren't camping, I would have definitely rented one of their cabins. Check it out for yourself, it's darling.
When we picture a family settling on land and building a farm in the middle of the empty West, this place is it. Chickens and rabbits roamed around the beautiful property and our table stood with a perfect view of a couple roosters making sure we were wide awake.
Since there were no spots left at any of the State Park camping sites (as I suspected due to our late arrival), we stayed on primitive "public land". Literally off road with a few other RV and campers. While not having water or plumbing isn't so pretty, for me this was the most fun. I still laugh thinking about how we put together dinner, without anything. The only gas station had limited refrigerated food so we got a can of baked beans and literally cooked it over a piece of slate rock we found...then used that can to heat up water to use in ramen bowls. Facepalm.
We got up before the sun and drove out towards Moab, where we arrived early enough to have breakfast at Eklectica Coffee & Collectables. Really enjoyed sitting amongst their beautiful flower garden.
We hiked to Delicate Arch and made it our mission to visit as many other arches in the park, the majority of which are pretty quick and easy. Instead of grilling out we had a late lunch/early dinner at Milt's Stop & Eat - which we both highly recommend. Old school & delicious.
The following day, we drove to Island in the Sky to experience the other parts of the State Park. Stunning views all around.
We came back to Arches at midnight to do some night photography, hiking to Landscape Arch in the pitch black with our lanterns. We got a few shots, but eventually sped walk back to the car with thoughts of mountain lions (and more absurdly, murderous clowns) lurking behind our shadows.
Our morning drive took us to Lake Powell which was not originally on my plan. Instead I had planned to take Graham to Mesa Verde (however one of the main sections of the park was under construction AND our rental car company had a weird agreement condition that impeded our unlimited mileage outside of the adjacent states of Nevada). It turned out for the best because we ended up driving through Monument Valley. The drive was far from lackluster and we stopped several times to snap pictures, especially when a few wild horses decided to cross the road.
We arrived in time to see a beautiful sunset at Horseshoe Bend. We finished our day enjoying live music and BBQ in downtown Page at Big John's Texas BBQ.
We booked a leisure boat tour of Lake Powell, that I honestly didn't think was super incredible. If I had time, I would have preferred to have made plans to visit Rainbow Bridge...next time. I did however make one important reservation for this trip and that was for a tour of Antelope Canyon, which cannot be visited independently. It feels like such a "basic" thing to do as a photographer, but it's really not to be missed. A surrealists dream with 50 of your closest friends. ;) In all honesty, it's surprising that you're able to get shots without any other tourists, but it does happen and it's so narrow that you do end up losing sight of everyone else there with you. Our guide was terrific and we really enjoyed it.
The drive to the Grand Canyon took a while, but we arrived in the late afternoon. The campgrounds were all full and there were enough Mountain Lion warnings to creep me out that we decided that on this last day we'd give in and get a hotel room.


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Marine fuel management (MFM) is a multi-level approach to measuring, monitoring, and reporting fuel usage on a boat or ship, with the goals of reducing fuel usage, increasing operational efficiency, and improving fleet management.  MFM has grown in importance due to the rising costs of marine fuel and increasing government oversight of the pollution generated by the world's shipping fleet.

Effective MFM requires that you know:

 How much fuel is likely to be used
 How much fuel is used
 How the fuel was used
 What things impact fuel usage
 And by how much

Manual methods of measuring fuel usage, i.e. fuel tank dipping or sounding, typically do not tell how much fuel was used:

 Traveling versus idling while in port or on station
 By a specific engine (port versus starboard, for example)
 Performing one job versus another
 By crew A versus crew B on similar voyages

Without a clear understanding of how fuel is being used, there is no operational baseline from which to compare any kind of fuel conservation tool or activity. Without a baseline, there is no way to determine if conservation strategies are actually working.

MFM allows a fleet owner to track actual fuel consumption and relate fuel consumption to the work performed by the vessel. It supports the analysis of the effectiveness of operating strategies and helps develop a clearer understanding of how well a vessel uses its fuel.

MFM Main Functional Areas
 Operational Performance
 Engineering and Maintenance Management
 Management Oversight

Operational Performance
Operational performance includes those functional areas that impact the actual performance of a vessel or fleet. It includes fuel monitoring, inventory control, accounting, and engine throttle management.

Fuel Monitoring
Many marine vessels do not provide a way for captain and crew to measure and monitor fuel usage while underway. An optimum system onboard would include the ability to instantaneously monitor fuel burn rates from the wheelhouse. Individual engine and generator burn rates would be included, as well as fuel tank levels. This proactive monitoring would allow the crew to make decisions that positively impact fuel burn rates and efficiency.

Inventory Control
Fuel tanks need to have sensors installed that continuously monitor levels as fuel is taken onboard and burned by engines and generators. Periodically measuring tank levels using traditional manual methods is not accurate enough or timely, given the volumes of fuel that a marine engine can consume. Flow meters or gauges should be installed on transfer lines where fuel is taken onboard or off-loaded.

Accounting
In some parts of the world, fuel theft is an ongoing concern. Consequently, the accurate measurement of fuel taken on board coupled with the fuel actually consumed by engines and generators, is an important part of MFM. Flow meters should be installed in all fuel transfer lines so accurate fueling data can be captured. This data can then be compared with burn rates to determine whether fuel is being transferred off the vessel secretively.

Beyond fuel theft, many governmental jurisdictions require that all fuel spill incidents be recorded and reported to the local authorities. For example, the Marine Department of the Government of Hong Kong has specific guidelines for responding to accidental marine fuel spills which reflect international requirements as promulgated by MARPOL, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships.

Additionally, accounting for fuel usage at various points along a voyage provides the ability to tie fuel burn and its associated costs to shipping or container rates. For example, understanding how a vessel burns fuel on certain parts of a voyage, allows the more accurate bidding of container rates so profit margins stay healthy. Consequently, varying shipping rates based on documented fuel usage rates can allow a shipper to bid more aggressively.

A modern marine fuel management system would help in monitoring fuel usage, fuel transfer bunkering events and could be configured to sound an audible alarm when refilling fuel tanks might lead to a spill.

Throttle Management
Vessel operators have the most control over fuel usage by the way they use the engine(s) throttle. Wind, current, hull condition, load, and propulsion system health can all impact fuel burn both positively or negatively. Some operators choose to lower engine speed, and hence vessel speed, in an attempt to save fuel. However, engine RPM and vessel speed alone are not indicative of total fuel consumption, so arbitrarily lowering engine speed does not guarantee fuel savings. One must do the workflow calculations on how the propulsion system is operating under existing changing conditions and then tie that to fuel consumption. Simply lowering engine RPM does not guarantee an optimum vessel speed setting based on conditions. Some modern fuel management systems are designed to perform these calculations while underway and make recommendations to the vessel master.

Engineering and Maintenance Management
As with any capital asset, manufacturers typically include the standard maintenance practices and procedures needed to keep the asset functioning properly and within design specifications. In many cases, scheduled maintenance routines are based on laboratory or design parameters and do not necessarily represent the optimum. MFM supports proper maintenance on marine engines and generators by using the actual fuel burned or hours operated as the basis for performing maintenance routines. This condition-based maintenance program more accurately reflects the operating environment of the engine, but more importantly, reduces or eliminates unnecessary maintenance work.

Management Oversight
Management functions within MFM include:

 Vessel performance analysis and overall fleet performance
 Crew analysis with emphasis on applying lessons learned as best practice across the fleet
 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) gathering across the fleet to include fuel burned per mile or per ton; throttle settings at various points on a voyage; engine RPMs and exhaust gas analysis; and vessel performance against hull conditions.
 Fuel management from purchasing to transfers to usage
 Chartered vessel fuel performance and adherence to contractual obligations

See also
 Energy conservation
 Fuel
 Fuel oil
 Fuel price risk management
 Fuel management systems
 Marine propulsion
 MARPOL
 Ship pollution
Environmental impact of shipping

References

Ship management
Fleet management

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It's Columbus Day or Thanksgiving if you're Canadian so our kids enjoyed the day off from school. In spite of a dreary and rainy day, we ended up enjoying a fun afternoon at the Long Island Aquarium. Now, if I'm being honest, the Aquarium is a little pricey (tickets for a family of four are just over $100). But thanks to Jeremy not loving the aquarium (so he didn't go) and our dear friend who was able to get us discounted tickets and me randomly finding a free kids ticket in my desk, we decided that paying $20 for the three of us to go was definitely worth it.
When we arrived we first checked out the butterflies and the birds.
I personally think that nature is incredibly awesome. God designed some pretty amazing creatures and it was fun to get to check them out up close.
Afterwards, we walked around to check out the other fun fish of the aquarium.
Whereas I might complain about the price of admission, if it weren't for Aquariums, we'd never get to see all of the amazing fish that swim around in our beautiful oceans.
And because our Aquarium is extra fun, they also have quite the variety of non water animals to enjoy as well.
We spent a good hour or so hanging out at the Unearthing Atlantis exhibit. Partly because it was cool and Ellee loved sifting through a bag of dirt for gems, but mostly because it was where our friend Jules was working for part of her afternoon.
It brought back good memories of when our kids were little and we brought them to the Aquarium. They loved playing in the dirt and looking for shark's teeth and fossils. It must have been fun because somehow I was able to convince Christian to check it out again. Granted, he was in there for all of ten seconds, but since it was long enough for me to get a picture and some nostalgia, it was totally worth it.
All in all, we had a great afternoon with our great friends.
We were super thankful for Jules and loved getting to see her hard at work at her job.
And in the end, it was fun to make memories with our kids. Starting tomorrow, we'll be back to our normal schedule but for today, it was nice to take a break and enjoy some of God's incredible underwater creations. Happy Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving to you all!


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package org.carlspring.strongbox.controllers;

import org.carlspring.strongbox.controllers.support.ErrorResponseEntityBody;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.controllers.support.ResponseEntityBody;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.data.criteria.QueryParserException;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.exception.Http202PropogateException;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.exception.RepositoryNotFoundException;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.exception.ServiceUnavailableException;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.exception.StorageNotFoundException;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.validation.RequestBodyValidationError;
import org.carlspring.strongbox.validation.RequestBodyValidationException;

import javax.inject.Inject;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;
import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletResponse;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Optional;

import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;
import org.springframework.http.HttpHeaders;
import org.springframework.http.HttpStatus;
import org.springframework.http.MediaType;
import org.springframework.http.ResponseEntity;
import org.springframework.lang.Nullable;
import org.springframework.security.access.AccessDeniedException;
import org.springframework.validation.FieldError;
import org.springframework.web.HttpMediaTypeNotAcceptableException;
import org.springframework.web.accept.ContentNegotiationManager;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.ControllerAdvice;
import org.springframework.web.bind.annotation.ExceptionHandler;
import org.springframework.web.context.request.NativeWebRequest;
import org.springframework.web.context.request.WebRequest;
import org.springframework.web.servlet.mvc.method.annotation.ResponseEntityExceptionHandler;

@ControllerAdvice
public class DefaultExceptionHandler extends ResponseEntityExceptionHandler
{
    private final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(DefaultExceptionHandler.class);

    @Inject
    private ContentNegotiationManager contentNegotiationManager;

    @ExceptionHandler({ QueryParserException.class })
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleRequestParseException(Exception ex,
                                                            WebRequest request)
    {
        return provideDefaultErrorResponse(ex, request, HttpStatus.BAD_REQUEST);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(AccessDeniedException.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleAccessDeniedException(AccessDeniedException ex,
                                                            WebRequest request,
                                                            HttpServletRequest httpRequest,
                                                            HttpServletResponse httpResponse)
    {
        throw ex;
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(RequestBodyValidationException.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleRequestBodyValidationException(final RequestBodyValidationException ex,
                                                                     final WebRequest request)
    {
        return provideValidationErrorResponse(ex, request);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(StorageNotFoundException.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleStorageNotFoundException(final StorageNotFoundException ex,
                                                               final WebRequest request)
    {
        ResponseEntityBody body = new ResponseEntityBody(ex.getMessage());
        HttpHeaders headers = new HttpHeaders();
        return handleExceptionInternal(ex, body, headers, HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND, request);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(RepositoryNotFoundException.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleRepositoryNotFoundException(final RepositoryNotFoundException ex,
                                                                  final WebRequest request)
    {
        ResponseEntityBody body = new ResponseEntityBody(ex.getMessage());
        HttpHeaders headers = new HttpHeaders();
        return handleExceptionInternal(ex, body, headers, HttpStatus.NOT_FOUND, request);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(ServiceUnavailableException.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleServiceUnavailableException(final ServiceUnavailableException ex,
                                                                  final WebRequest request)
    {
        ResponseEntityBody body = new ResponseEntityBody(ex.getMessage());
        HttpHeaders headers = new HttpHeaders();
        return handleExceptionInternal(ex, body, headers, HttpStatus.SERVICE_UNAVAILABLE, request);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(Http202PropogateException.class)
    protected void handleHttp202PropogateException(Exception ex, HttpServletResponse httpResponse)
    {
        logger.debug(ex.getMessage());
        httpResponse.setStatus(202);
    }

    @ExceptionHandler(Exception.class)
    protected ResponseEntity<?> handleUnknownError(Exception ex,
                                                   WebRequest request)
    {
        logger.error("Request [{}] failed.", request, ex);

        return provideDefaultErrorResponse(ex, request, HttpStatus.INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR);
    }

    @Override
    protected ResponseEntity<Object> handleExceptionInternal(Exception ex,
                                                             @Nullable Object body,
                                                             HttpHeaders headers,
                                                             HttpStatus status,
                                                             WebRequest request)
    {
        MediaType contentType = requestedContent(request);
        headers.set(HttpHeaders.CONTENT_TYPE, contentType.toString());

        if (contentType.equals(MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN))
        {
            body = ex.getMessage();
        }
        else if (body == null)
        {
            body = new ErrorResponseEntityBody(ex.getMessage());
        }

        return super.handleExceptionInternal(ex, body, headers, status, request);
    }

    private ResponseEntity<?> provideValidationErrorResponse(final RequestBodyValidationException ex,
                                                             final WebRequest request)
    {
        final RequestBodyValidationError validationError = new RequestBodyValidationError(ex.getMessage());

        final List<FieldError> fieldErrors = ex.getErrors().getFieldErrors();
        for (final FieldError fieldError : fieldErrors)
        {
            validationError.add(fieldError.getField(), fieldError.getDefaultMessage());
        }

        final HttpHeaders headers = new HttpHeaders();
        headers.setContentType(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON);

        return handleExceptionInternal(ex, validationError, headers, HttpStatus.BAD_REQUEST, request);
    }

    private ResponseEntity<Object> provideDefaultErrorResponse(Exception ex,
                                                               WebRequest request,
                                                               HttpStatus status)
    {
        return handleExceptionInternal(ex, null, new HttpHeaders(), status, request);
    }

    private MediaType requestedContent(WebRequest request)
    {
        List<MediaType> mediaTypes = new ArrayList<>();
        try
        {
            mediaTypes.addAll(contentNegotiationManager.resolveMediaTypes((NativeWebRequest) request));
        }
        catch (HttpMediaTypeNotAcceptableException e1)
        {
            logger.error("Requested invalid content-type [{}]", request.getHeader(HttpHeaders.ACCEPT), e1);
            mediaTypes.add(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON);
        }

        MediaType result = mediaTypes.stream()
                                     .reduce(null, this::reduceByPriority);

        return Optional.ofNullable(result).orElse(MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON);
    }

    private MediaType reduceByPriority(MediaType m1,
                                       MediaType m2)
    {
        if (MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON.equals(m1) || MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON.equals(m2))
        {
            return MediaType.APPLICATION_JSON;
        }
        if (MediaType.APPLICATION_XML.equals(m1) || MediaType.APPLICATION_XML.equals(m2))
        {
            return MediaType.APPLICATION_XML;
        }
        if (MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN.equals(m1) || MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN.equals(m2))
        {
            return MediaType.TEXT_PLAIN;
        }
        return null;
    }

}

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Bellevue Police Make Arrests Connected to May 31 Looting Events
June 23, 2020 - by Mason Luvera
Category: What's Happening
After sorting through hours of video footage and conducting investigations, Bellevue Police announced they have made arrests in connection with widespread looting and vandalism that occurred in Downtown Bellevue last month. Police have identified more than 100 suspects now being brought in for questioning, with 23 arrested so far.
In one case, a 26-year-old man residing in Renton was arrested in connection with the looting, with Police recovering $19,000 in stolen merchandise, weapons and illegal drugs. Police expect to make additional arrests in the coming weeks as they build more cases.
"I was out there and saw people laughing and yelling expletives at us thinking that they were going to walk away without being held accountable," Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett said. "Well, we're starting to hold people accountable and we're going to be making more arrests."
Chief Mylett previously emphasized that none of those arrested were involved in the protests, and that looters used the peaceful demonstrations outside of Bellevue Square as an opportunity to commit crime.
"I didn't even hear George Floyd's name," Mylett said.
Watch the Police Department's video conference for more details:


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Photosynthesis and the Role of Leaves, Science Game for Kids
in Life Science Games, Plant Games /by ESL Games PLUS
This science game helps children practice and learn about photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process where plants absorb sunlight and turn it into food. It is crucial that the leaves of plants participate in this process.
Recall that the main function of a leaf is to absorb sunlight energy and turn it into food. Chlorophyll is the main pigment found in leaf leaves. It absorbs sunlight energy and transforms it into food. Because they absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen, plant leaves are good for the environment. To release carbon dioxide and oxygen, the leaves' stomata are open and closed.
The leaves are composed of veins, midribs, and blades. There are many types of leaves. There are simple and complex leaves as well as pine needles. The lamina is the flat surface of a leaf. The leaf's lamina allows air to circulate within it.
Photosynthesis has its main purpose in capturing light. This is the only way that sunlight can be transformed into food for plants. This process requires water, carbon dioxide and light. The leaves transform sunlight into food, and carbon dioxide into electricity. These functions are not the only ones that the leaves perform. The leaves also transport gases and supply water to the plant.
Photosynthesis is extremely efficient due to the high levels of chlorophyll in the leaves. The plant's energy comes from the chlorophyll found in its leaves. The plant's green color is vital. It is the pigment which allows the plant produce sugars.
The plant's primary food source is its leaves. They use carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sunlight to get energy. The two components are combined to make sugar. The plants then use carbon dioxide to generate energy. This sugar is made by the plants using carbon dioxide for energy. The leaves must be designed to allow photosynthesis to occur. Leaves are usually flattened and have stomata.
The leaves of plants are highly specialized. They convert sunlight into glucose and also absorb carbon dioxide. They absorb oxygen and then release it into the atmosphere. The leaf's surface also supplies water and minerals to the plant. The epidermis is a thin layer that covers the leaf's surface.
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Discover the Trail
Experience the Movement
What happened here changed the world.
The fight for American civil rights spanned decades, cities and states – from Topeka, Kansas, to Memphis, Tennessee, from Atlanta, Georgia, to Selma and Birmingham, and all the way to Washington, D.C. Chart the course of the Civil Rights Movement through the Civil Rights Trail that begins with the site of school integration and takes you to the scene of Bloody Sunday and finally the Supreme Court of the United States.
This website allows you to explore the destinations important to the Civil Rights Movement, as well as plan your journey to cities along the trail. On this site, you'll find places to see and things to do at each destination. Plus, you'll find in-depth explorations crafted to allow you to experience the destination or event in a more comprehensive way. Discover the trail. Discover the fight for civil rights. And make sure the true stories that changed history are never lost.
In Memoriam: Rep. John Lewis
Learn more about one of the most courageous activists of the Civil Rights Movement.
Marching for the Vote
Step into history as you tread the same path voting rights activists took in 1965 during the marches from Selma to Montgomery.
Risking It All and Riding for Freedom
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Sexual Orientation in the Armed Forces
Prior to 1993 homosexuals were prohibited from serving in the military and were dishonorably discharged if their sexual orientation was discovered.
Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) was an administrative regulation established by President Clinton that allowed LGB individuals to serve in the military, but required them to hide their sexual orientation.
Between 1993 and 2010 more than 13,000 military members were discharged for being gay. DADT was declared unconstitutional in 2010 and repealed in 2011. Despite this change, LGB service members may face challenges to seeking health care due to concerns over:
Threats to career advancement
Internalized stigma and shame
A loss of benefits after a dishonorable discharge
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to do the following:
Explain basic terms and the culture associated with U.S. military service personnel.
Describe elements of the Veterans Health Administration, including benefits, eligibility, costs of care, and outreach programs.
Explain some of the commonly occurring health issues encountered among veterans of different wars and conflicts.
Describe risk factors and manifestations for frequently encountered health risks among veterans.
Identify assessment strategies to improve the health of veterans.
Describe nursing interventions to improve the health of the veteran.


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New Murals in Los Angeles: 'Shared Roots (Unity Threatens Inequity)'
These are my most recent murals for the City of Los Angeles, produced with the support of Art Share L.A. and Meta Housing on the exterior of an affordable housing project in South Central LA, just below the DTLA Fashion District.
The initial inspiration for the agricultural theme of these murals came from a neighboring community farm run by the All Peoples Community Center, Roots For Peace and the American Friends Service Committee.
Farming or gardening imagery can carry an extra significance in this context considering how much of South Central Los Angeles (like many low-income urban areas) lacks easy access to healthy fresh food.
The figure on the left was modeled by Rigoberto Jimenez Oropeza, and the figure on the right was modeled by Ron Finley. Both are Los Angeles residents and both grow food from the soil.
Rigo began his workers' rights activism long ago with the United Farm Workers after being hospitalized for exposure to pesticides while working in California orange fields. Now in his eighties, he is still stubbornly working the land when not helping out with his son's art gallery.
Ron has become a prominent and inspiring community leader and advocate for social justice, food justice, and urban farming. He has also been a friend ever since Retna and I met him and his two sons while painting a mural in his South Central neighborhood over a decade ago. I'm grateful for my friendship with Ron and his sons, Kohshin and Delfin, who are both extremely talented young artists, and it's been an inspiration to witness their development over the years.
The choice of subjects came about partly in response to our current national (if not global) social and political climate, as well as a more local history of poverty and black-brown conflict in South Central Los Angeles. In these confusing times of demagoguery, racist scapegoating and social division, as wealth has been increasingly redistributed upward while the working poor are further disenfranchised, and organized labor has been largely weakened after decades of assault, I feel even more urgency to create conscientious and relatable public art that elevates common working people and promotes ideals of compassion, unity, equity, and interracial solidarity.
I would like to think of these murals as contributing to a proud tradition of humanism and social realist art that promotes the importance and dignity of all ordinary working people.
This project ended up taking a great deal more time than anticipated, with many late nights working into morning, but I enjoyed the process and am proud of the results. Though at a glance these murals may appear simple and straightforward, a tremendous amount of thought and care went into them. As usual for me, painting these walls was a meditative and devotional labor of love.
Many thanks to Cheyanne, Liz, and Art Share L.A. + Chris, Frannie, and Meta Housing for making these murals possible, thanks to Ron and Rigo for modeling, thanks to Eric Heights for all his help and late night grilling skills, Josh Rhodes for the gifts, and thanks to everyone else who supported in one way or another.
(1st photo courtesy of Tim Jentsch, 3rd + 4th photos by Eric Heights)
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New mural on the US/México border: 'Abuelita of Presidio (Desert Rose)'
This is a recent mural I painted on the US-Mexico border, commissioned by the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE). It is on a roughly ten-story high water tank in the remote border community of Presidio, Texas, facing its southern neighbor Ojinaga, Chihuahua.
Along with two other excellent articles about this project, from John MacCormack for the San Antonio Express-News + Bayla Metzger for Marfa Public Radio, this article written by Sasha von Oldershausen for the Texas Observer describes the project much better than I could:
In Presidio, a New Public Art Project Crosses Borders
The new mural is a small binational gesture reminding those who reside in the margins that they are not forgotten.
On the northern outskirts of Presidio, a series of modest dirt hills offers a view of the small border town delineated by the meandering Rio Grande. Just beyond, the Mexican sister city of Ojinaga — many times bigger than the Texas town — sprawls along the foothills of the Sierrita de Santa Cruz.
On one side of these crumbling hills is a gridwork of housing for Border Patrol officers, surrounded by chain-link fencing and topped with barbed wire. On the other side of the hills is the city's water tower, a lone white tank that juts above an otherwise unassuming and dusty landscape. It is the only apparent landmark in a town whose inhabitants have figured out ways to fit their lives discreetly into the rugged desert landscape.
A month ago, a face began to appear on the water tank. She emerged over the course of two weeks: a Latina woman, clutching the stem of a red rose in her thick hands. Her brow and cheeks are lined with age. Her gaze, deep but benevolent, looks out beyond the Rio Grande into Mexico.
The sudden appearance of this face felt out of sync with the pace of the town, where not much changes fast. The change was monumental enough to warrant a field trip by Presidio's elementary school. Each day for a week, teachers paraded their students up the hill to see the face and asked them, "¿Qué piensa? What do you think?"
The mural is a gift from Mexico to the site of its smallest consulate. Amid the hyper-politicized rhetoric that surrounds the border, it was a small binational gesture reminding those who reside in the margins that they are not forgotten.
The Mexican government commissioned Los Angeles muralist Miles Mac, known as "El Mac," whose work has appeared in the border cities of Juárez and El Paso, as well as myriad other places across the globe, from New York City to Agdz, Morocco.
El Mac had never worked on a federally sponsored project, and if he had concerns about it feeling propagandist, those fears were immediately assuaged. "It was the kind of project I would do for myself anyway," said El Mac, who often paints with an implicit social message in mind. "No part of it ever felt uncomfortable to me and I think it was clear that everyone behind it had good intentions. This is a general gesture of goodwill."
He added, "I think they were making a point that even the smallest and most remote town is still important and still considered, still relevant."
El Mac's large-scale murals — composed of circles and lines that register as realist portraits from a distance — often feature everyday people. In El Paso and Juárez, he painted the faces of those who had lost family members to violence. "I paint regular people, normal people, and that's something that I've been doing for a long time," El Mac said."The work isn't super explicit. I'm not painting works with the intention of hitting people over the head with some ideology."
Some residents recognized the face on the water tower as that of Linda Lujan, a 62-year-old Presidio resident who owns and operates a small secondhand shop just a stone's throw from the International Port of Entry. Originally from Mexico, she emigrated to the United States more than 30 years ago to work and put her children through college. In many ways, her face was meant to be more broadly representative of the average person who resides in this border region. "It's definitely based on her," El Mac said, "but it's a composite."
Others have come up with their own interpretations of the image. "I see my wife's mother, I see one of my aunts, I see one of my old teachers," said city administrator Joe Portillo. "More than anything, I see a mother. They are the glue and they are the love."
"It's a beauty kind of like the desert itself," said the town's mayor, John Ferguson. "This shows somebody who probably worked hard her whole life, had kids, raised a family."
El Mac spent two weeks in Presidio, interviewing and photographing possible subjects. He might have chosen a more politicized subject, and for a moment he considered painting two female relatives of Esequiel Hernández Jr., the 18-year-old who was mistakenly gunned down in 1997 by Marines stationed near the border as part of a drug reconnaissance mission. Ultimately, he chose Lujan, whose warmth offered relief from the caustic desert. "She had these warm cheeks," he said. "She looked like she's used to smiling."
El Mac would experience the kind of kindness Lujan seemed to represent throughout his stay in Presidio. On days he spent painting for 10 or 12 hours at a time, perched some 100 feet off the ground in a mechanical lift that quaked against the howling spring winds, staff from Don Jose Panaderia, the local bakery, delivered pumpkin empanadas in a basket rigged with a pulley system. "That mural was fueled by those pumpkin empanadas," he said.
The face on the water tank is visible from both sides of the border, a reminder of what many in the town already know to be self-evident: that Presidio is inextricably tied to its Mexican neighbor, and that its well-being is rooted in their mutual goodwill."
Many thanks to the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and Mónica Cortina Mariscal for making this project happen, and many additional thanks to Guido Mascherpa, Eduardo Romero, and Eric Heights for all the assistance and good times. They helped rig a protective structure for the lift basket out of cardboard, duct tape, pvc pipes and canvas--a small Mexi/Italo/Salvi/US engineering project that was crucial in helping to block the constant strong winds there and ultimately made the painting possible (it also included a pulley system that allowed burritos and empanadas to be hoisted up to me during my long, sometimes 14-hour painting shifts). Extra thanks and shout-outs to the Mexican consulate in Presidio, Mariana Da Silva, Austin Saya & their team, Don Jose Panaderia, the Bean Cafe, Oasis Restaurant, Three Palms Inn, Enrique Madrid & the family of Esequiel Hernandez Jr., Brad Newton, Terry Bishop, John Ferguson, Trisha Runyan, Linda Luján, and to everyone else in Presidio who showed support or kindness. Presidio/Ojinaga, in all its remoteness and smallness, felt important, familiar and alive--I'm grateful for my experience there, and the opportunity to share my art with its people.
New mural in Belgium: 'Mural for My Father'
'Mural for My Father' is the title of my most recent mural in Europe, commissioned by the City of Antwerp for Antwerpen Barok 2018, and the Baroque Murals project curated by Yvon Tordoir, part of Antwerp's yearlong celebration of Baroque art and culture. This piece is an interpretation of a depiction of Saint Joseph from the mid-1600s by Flemish painter Michaelina Wautier (this painting is currently on display in an exhibition of her work at the MAS museum in Antwerp).
Belgium is a special piece for me for a number of reasons. The first time I came to Belgium was in 2003 to participate in a group show titled Young Primitives with the nearby Groeningemuseum in Brugge, where a handful of other aerosol/graffiti artists and myself painted pieces around the old city that were inspired by the museum's collection of work by Flemish Primitive painters. This was a hugely impactful project for me and made me fall in love with Belgium, so I was excited to return to Flanders for another project with a similar theme. This is also a continuation of my finding inspiration in the work of often underrepresented women painters of the past—including my 'Phoenix Goddess' mural painted in 2004 in downtown Phoenix, which was inspired by an 1826 painting by Belgian artist Elisa de Gamond.
'Mural for My Father' is located in the heart of Antwerp, between the Rubens Museum and the 14th-century Cathedral of Our Lady, and this area is filled with small statues of religious figures (mostly Madonnas) affixed to buildings overlooking street corners. I was inspired and impressed by these, seeing them not only as a beautiful form of public art but indicative of an exuberant cultural embrace of a Mother archetype--seemingly everywhere you go in Old Antwerp you are watched over by symbols of maternal benevolence.
Considering the abundance of religious imagery in this place it felt appropriate to paint Saint Joseph, who is the patron saint of Belgium, as well as of fathers, expectant mothers, families, workers, and immigrants. He is traditionally portrayed in Western art holding lilies, which signify purity, though for many they might have more funerary associations. In the current context of declining labor rights, growing xenophobia, and migration crises around the world, I think even this fairly traditional representation of this patron saint of workers and immigrants holding lilies can take on an extra weight. However my primary intent with this piece was a little bit more personal. I've painted so many symbolist pieces honoring mothers, this might be my first large scale work honoring fathers, and this one is modeled after mine. I have been immensely fortunate to have a kind, loving, intelligent, hard-working father to exemplify for me an ideal of what a man and father can be. This mural was produced with great love as a dedication to him, as well as good fathers everywhere. (The title is a nod to one of his favorite songs, Horace Silver's 'Song for My Father' from 1965.)
This project was made possible thanks to Stad Antwerpen, Antwerpen Kunstenstad, Yvon 'Rise' Tordoir + Aerosol Kings, Lieselotte De Beer, and Dré Demet. Additional thanks to the many kind people of Antwerp who showed support and appreciation, including the mystery donor who left that impressive bag of snacks for me!
Photos are my own except (from the top) #3: Manuela Geypen, #8:Jasper Léonard
New mural for the San Jose Museum of Art: 'Sophie Holding the World Together'
'Sophie Holding the World Together', 2017
Mural commissioned by the San Jose Museum of Art, in collaboration with The Propeller Group.
In these times when fear, inequity and divisiveness are so prevalent, this mural is intended to convey hope and empathy. The figure is based on an inspiring young activist named Sophie Cruz, who represents mixed-status families and advocates for immigration reform in the US.
When I met Sophie to shoot reference photos of her I asked if there was anything she wanted to hold for the photographs, and she came back holding a globe. This seemed perfect, while the lotus was added to symbolize the beauty that can grow from humble origins. .
I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this mural happen, and everyone who came by offering positive feedback. The response from the people in San Jose was some of the most encouraging and supportive I've received anywhere, I'm very grateful.
Many thanks to Tuan Andrew Nguyen, Matt Lucero, The Propeller Group, Lauren Dickens and the San José Museum of Art, Empire Seven Studios, Will Moran, the Children's Discovery Museum, The Knight Foundation, University Art, Tad Freese and Brook Hartzell, Beverly and Peter Lipman, Lubliner, Dipti and Rakesh Mathur, Ian Reinhard, and SGSR. Additional thanks to Sophie + su familia, Eric Heights, Yosi Sergant, Define American, Yosimar Reyes, Bích Cao, and everyone else who helped or showed love.
Esta es la Hora y el Mejor Momento/
This is the Hour and the Best Moment/
Đừng Bỏ Cuộc
Bây giờ là phút giây và khoảnh khắc tuyệt vời nhất"
(-M. Benedetti)
New EL MAC prints: "Purgatory"
New print release this Tuesday, January 23rd. Purchase info will be posted sometime after noon Pacific Standard Time at http://elmac.net
Signed, titled, and numbered by the artist.
Hand-pulled serigraph by master printer Tony Clough at Serio Press in Pasadena, California. Printed in five colors/layers.
Printed on acid-free, 100% cotton, 290 gsm, Coventry Rag paper.
18.25in x 20.25in paper size
(16.25in x 17in printed area)
This print has the same exact dimensions as the 'Los Campesinos' prints from 2015.
There are two slightly different color editions of this print:
Purgatory:
edition of 47, darkest brushwork layer printed in black
Purgatory II:
edition of 25, darkest brushwork layer printed in dark teal blue
Artist's statement about the work:
'Across ancient cultures from around the world there are concepts of a period of postmortem atonement, with associated traditions of prayers and offerings made for the souls of the deceased so as to relieve their expiatory suffering. This artwork is also, in its own way, a similar kind of prayer or offering.
In these times of fear, confusion, nativism, and worsening inequity as more and more wealth is distributed from the many to a few, I painted this piece partly as a meditative gesture of support for the marginalized and scapegoated amongst us who live and work in a metaphorical state of purgatory.
"As brothers in the fight for equality... Our separate struggles are really one -- a struggle for freedom, for dignity and for humanity. You and your valiant fellow workers have demonstrated your commitment to righting grievous wrongs forced upon exploited people. We are together with you in spirit and in determination that our dreams for a better tomorrow will be realized." - Martin Luther King, Jr., in a 1966 telegram sent to UFW leader Cesar Chavez
New mural in Los Angeles: 'The Mother Creator II'
More devotional work for the great city of Los Angeles, painted last Summer. Putting some serious time, soul and energy out there for the people; striving to create good, uplifting public art in these strange, troubled times. This is a companion to my 2016 mural for the City of Montreal, 'La Mère Créatrice' -my homage to feminine creative force. This one's a tribute to artistic mothers, and their capacity to not only make people but art as well. I am an artist largely thanks to the influence of my mother, who is a great, inspiring painter. I've benefited from a lifetime of great conversations about art with her. Also, my mother-in-law, who passed away recently, though she probably wouldn't have considered herself an artist was as prolific and creative as any. The figure depicted in this mural is based on my reference photos of Jane Choe, the fiery artistic mother of my friend David Choe. It was a pleasure working with my talented young crewmate, brother, and local neighborhood resident Aise Born who assisted with the extra Alphonse Mucha-inspired acrylic embellishment on the halo designs.
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Sonja van der Westhuizen: Top five books of 2021
By Sonja van der Westhuizen
Each year it gets harder and more strenuous to choose just five favourite crime fiction novels, it seems. I'm not complaining, it's a wonderful dilemma to have. It's also a clear indication that the crime fiction genre is bursting at its seams with talented writers…
Turf Wars by Olivier Norek
Translated by Nick Caistor — It's been almost a year since we've reviewed the first of Olivier Norek's The Lost and the Damned. The French author's debut in English was one of our top crime fiction novels of 2020. The question is can he match…
Midnight Hour: A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction from 20 Authors of Color
Edited by Abby L Vandiver — Abby L Vandiver is the bestselling author of more than 25 books and short stories and in Midnight Hour she has assembled stories by writers of colour with one common theme – the events taking place in each occurs…
Psychopaths Anonymous by Will Carver
Will Carver's writing is like tequila, or Marmite, perhaps. He produces a hot and abrasive brand of crime fiction that makes readers uncomfortable. For some this is delectable and it leaves you wanting more. For others, the approach is… challenging. If you dare to read…
When Things Get Dark – Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson
Edited by Ellen Datlow — In 2018, when Netflix released The Haunting of Hill House, a whole new audience was introduced to renowned American horror and mystery writer Shirley Jackson's work. Although the series is based on one of Jackson's six novels she was best…
Until recently John Banville published his crime novels under the pseudonym Benjamin Black to separate them from his more complex fiction. According to the author, he could write a crime fiction novel in three or four months while his more literary work took up more…
Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar
From the founder and publisher of Cemetery Dance Magazine, a publication specialising in horror and suspense, comes a spine-chilling story about a serial killer terrorising a small town in the state of Maryland. A metafictional retelling of events that took place in 1988, Chasing the…
Heatwave by Victor Jestin
Translated by Sam Taylor — French author Victor Jestin's short yet forceful debut novel is part dark coming-of-age novel, part morality tale. Set over the span of a weekend, it tells the story of a 17-year-old who witnesses another teenager dying and chooses not to…


An office block may not sound like the ideal setting for a 5 star luxury hotel but that's exactly how The Parister began life.Nestled in the centre of Paris the hotel is the creation of hotelier Nicolas Nonon, the entrepreneur created a luxurious 45 room hotel from a 1990s office block and garden for Parisians and visitors alike.
Located in a narrow street the elegant façade houses a spaces lobby with elegant and stylish decor. The 45 rooms feature feature suites and duplexes all Wirth large windows and some feature outdoor terraces. The higher priced suites feature hammam, a sauna and a private terrace, a perfect escape from the busy city street.
On our visit we stayed in a Junior Suite, located at the rear of the building behind a large garden and dining space. The room was elegantly decorated with a view over the courtyard and large windows, a highlight was the huge bathroom which features separate shower and bath tub and luxury bathroom toiletries by the brand ZENOLOGY. Ceilings are high with bespoke walnut headboard and brass wall sconces and bold wallpaper adorn the room.
If you want a workout during your stay then in the lower ground floor is the health and wellbeing space with a on site gym and a 20-metre pool bathed in natural light, a rarity in such a central location. Talking of location it is situated between Folies Bergères and the Garnier Opera with loads of places to shop and eat, one of the most desirable locations in Paris.
If you face staying closer to home for a drink or bite to eat then on the ground floor you will find Les Passerelles, with extensive menu for both. Offering plenty of sitting options either outdoors in the garden or indoors in the different library and lounge spaces. The menu offers plenty of delicious food choices and the cocktail menu is extensive with spirits from around the globe, yuzu powder & Icelandic gin, goji berries & Jamaican rum, or timut pepper & South American pisco.
Our stay was bliss, with a truly boutique and bespoke experience. Everything from the bedding and decor to the helpful staff made sure our stay was an enjoyable one, so it's a must for your visit.
Nestled a few blocks away from London's famed Oxford Street /Marble Arch is The Arch, a beautiful Georgian townhouse hotel.
The five star hotel houses 82 bedrooms (11 of which are suites) and is spread out over seven Grade II listed Georgian townhouses and two mews homes, a perfectly English location for those taking a break in the capital.
Ideally located at 50 Great Cumberland Place it has the appeal of a residential setting but a mere walk to the city's best shopping and fine dining locations, with Bond Street, Hyde Park and the West End all walking distance.
We recently visited the property for ourselves to check it out. Upon entering guests are welcomed with open-fireplace, perfect to nestle around in the freezing temperatures. Interiors fuse together marble and glass with a specially selected selection of art and installation adorning the communal spaces. The Arch manages to seamlessly merge grand listed Georgian exterior but inside proves modern and stylish decor and facilities.
On our visit we stayed at the Sullivan Studio Suite, which is located on the base of the hotel. The suite was truly beautiful offering with full height glass doors which open up to the private courtyard, a real rarity in central London hotels! The suite has a comfortable seating area which looks onto the courtyard, with photography from leading London photographer, Amy Murrell. The king sized bed is handmade with duvets made from duck down for the perfect night's sleep. A stocked mini bar is supplied with a generous selection of soft drinks which come complimentary from the hotel. A handpicked selection of classic novels can be found in the suites, while all rooms have a full Sky HD TV package, DVD Player and internet radio with over 19,000 channels for international guests.
The real highlight of the suite though is the vast en suite which comes with a walk in rain shower and a large bath, with a built in TV, a great touch.
offers a 'Best of British' inspired menu carefully curated by Head Chef Gary Durrant. Light flows into the restaurants thanks to its large windows with table and booth seating available as well as an open plan kitchen so guests can see the skilled staff at work. On our visit for lunch we opted for the Heritage beetroot and orange salad (£8), light and tasty, followed by their famous Hunter burger (£18), the generously sized burger comes served in a brioche bun with cheddar cheese, onion marmalade, homemade ketchup and hand cut chips.
If you space for dessert then I recommend the hazelnut and apple tart with cinnamon custard (£6.50) , a perfect comforting dish for these chilly months. If you just fancy a drink then the bar offers a comprehensive selection of drinks and cocktails while sat in original designer chairs by designer Tom Dixon. Cocktails are priced at £12.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend you pay a visit. The Arch manages to combine a stylish boutique hotel feel but offering all the latest mod cons and facilities offered by much larger chains. Staff are helpful and friendly and rooms are beautifully decorated making them a tranquil escape from the bustle of the city centre.
Prices start from £350 for a Deluxe Room and from £420 for a Suite.
If you're looking to experience London like never before then why not take to the air for a truly unique experience.
The London Helicopter offers beautiful tours over central London, an opportunity to view the capital's iconic landmarks like never before and are the only company offering such experiences in the city.
Flights include views of the River Thames, looking down on Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, The London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe, the financial district, Tower Bridge, The Tower of London, The Shard and many more.
Three different tour options are available, all conveniently located at Battersea Heliport for easy access and you have the option of booking a seat on the 6 seater helicopter or book the whole thing for a private ride.
The 12 minute flights glides over the Thames overlooking several sights including The London Eye and Westminster Abbey.
This option gives you 18 minutes of flight times taking you and down the Thames.
If you want to go all out then this option gives you 30 minutes and 30 sights.
On our visit we got to experience the London Sights option for ourselves. After a swift registration you are given a run through of safety protocol and then you're all set and escorted to the helicopter. There are six seats available, I recommend nabbing a spot by the window for the best views. The 18 minutes gives you ample time for magnificent views of the capital, the perfect selfie opportunity. The friendly pilot points out any landmarks as you go so you don't miss any.
So for a truly different view (literally) of London then a ride is a must, either for yourself or as a fun gift to friends and loved ones visiting the capital, check them out!
To celebrate the opening of the hotly anticipated opening of W Amsterdam the W London – Leicester Square will 'go Dutch' with a themed 2 week takeover to celebrate the launch in style. Guests will be transported to the heart of the Netherlands with an immersive design, a remixed Dutch menu, Dutch-inspired cocktails, film screenings and a number of bikes up for grabs.
From 9th to 23rd October, the public areas of W London will be restyled into an 'Ode to Amsterdam', offering guests a sneak peek into the city that plays host to the brand new state of the art W Hotel. Taking inspiration from Amsterdam's iconic canals, buildings and cultural emblems such as tulips, Dutch bikes and windmills, the takeover will feature screenings of cult Dutch films in the luxury 39-seater screening room, including Control by Anton Corbijn (showing on 13th October) The Vanishing by George Sluizer (showing on 16th October) and Black Book by Paul Verhoeven (showing on 18th October).
Drinks and food will also be on offer with a cocktail menu, featuring Dutch liqueurs and flavours as well as a Dutch platter, with dishes including Gouda Kaassouffle (deep fried gouda parcels), Short Rib Bitterballen (a popular dutch snack) and Patatje Oorlog (also known as 'war fries').
There will be plenty of photo and instagram opps as the the hotel transports you to the vibrant dutch capital. Including a refashioned 'IWamsterdam' sign in the lobby, iconic canal-side scenes and Amsterdam buildings filling the W Lounge walls, a DJ booth on a Dutch bike at the hotel's night hotspot Wyld, along with dutch sounds from Deep House Amsterdam (October 9th and 10th). Partygoers who present a Dutch passport will also get the first drink gratis.
W AWAY Spa will offer a limited edition AmsterTAN, created by renowned spray tan artist James Harknett,; a subtle tanning treatment that will give guests the perfect glow as the winter nights draw in.
W Amsterdam will take over W London – Leicester Square from Friday 9th October to Friday 23rd October 2015. For up-to-date information on the takeover programme, follow W London on Twitter @WLondonHotel or visit www.wlondon.co.uk . For more information on W Amsterdam visit www.wamsterdam.com.
Those frequent travellers among you tired of returning home to be met by astronomical data charges then there's a new device for you, the Goodspeed.
Goodspeed brings an end to sky high data roaming charges but providing users with their very own Wi-Fi connection on the go. The discreet device is the size of a smart phone and once switched on allows you to tap into its high speed Wi-Fi connection, multiple devices can use the connection depending on the package you decide.
Goodpseed boasts comprehensive service coverage in 60 countries across the globe, including major European countries, the USA, Latin America, Canada, Russia, Asia, Australia and China and the device can accommodate up to nine SIM cards. Paying a flat rate gives users a generous allowance of between 500MB and 1GB roaming data, with UK mobile operators charging between £3-£8 per MB of data outside of the EU you can start to see how much you can start saving.
It you're tired of having to search around for a Starbucks' intermittently for Wi-Fi the Goodspeed offers a connection on the go, charge the device and either put it discreetly in your pocket of backpack/handbag for a reachable Wi-Fi signal instantly.
To get set up you have purchase the device for £198 alongside a £8.20 monthly line rental charge.
When using the device abroad there is a £4.90 charge a day (only on the days that you actually use it).
There is a new trend in the life of the British, and it comes in the form of wild spontaneity.
Fashion's hottest capital Milan has welcomed the arrival of a brand new hotel sure to entice those wishing a weekend away to the city.
Part of Marriott International's newly launched Moxy Hotels brand the new opening offers shoppers a new take on the economy experience, with no sign of drag furnishings and lacklustre add ons.
Instead the Moxy has tech enabled en suite rooms (162 total) with USB ports, 42-inch LCD TV (which can sync to stream from your laptop or Smartphone), iPod dock station and complimentary high-speed wifi. The en suite features a power shower with large mirrors and spacious vanity areas. Complimentary Rituals toiletries also come with your stay.
The reception is opened 24hrs so should you need assistance multi lingual staff on hand. A large lobby also serves as a great working area with comfortable seating and desk space.
Located literally across the road from Malpensa Terminal 2 the Moxy offers a convenient and affordable stay in the city, with a high-speed train connecting you to the city centre in 30 minutes. Here all the brands you could imagine await your shopping delights… Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Kenzo to name just a few. The hotel also makes a perfect option for those taking an early morning flight as just cross the road and you're ready to go.
To celebrate its opening the Moxy Milan held a launch party focussed around a graffiti challenge. In the run up to the event, artists from all over Europe were asked to submit artwork with a bold, vibrantly coloured design to display the spirited Moxy attitude. 3 different artist were picked and challenged to complete a blank canvas in 60 minutes.
Nune D'Amico Kerobyan was selected the winner of the #atthemoxy as selected by the evening's attendees.
The Moxy Milan is the first opening of the Moxy collection of hotels, which will also see locations in London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Oslo and Munchen opening also.


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Terrorist Attack Targeting Arbaeen Pilgrims Foiled In Iraq
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The Iraqi Armed Forces said two terrorists planning to carry out an attack but were arrested by anti-terrorism forces in an area north of Baghdad.
The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, General Yahya Rasoul said on Friday, they had heightened security and closed down streets leading to Bain-ul-Haramain (the area between the two holy shrines) in Karbala to ensure the security of the pilgrims.
Arbaeen, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Shia Imam Hussein (AS).
Due to COVID-19 measures, this year Baghdad has only allowed at most 1,500 pilgrims from each country to take part in the processions.
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Q: Integral changes variable subscripts I have been away from Mathematica for quite a while and am trying to fix some old notebooks from v4 that are no longer working under v11.  I'm also a tad rusty.
I am attempting to use functional minimization to fit a polynomial of variable degree to an arbitrary function (F) given a starting guess (ao) and domain of interest (d).  Note that while F is arbitrary, its nature is such that the integral of the product of F and a polynomial (or F^2) can always be evaluated algebraically.
For the sake of example, I'll use the following inputs:
ao = { 1, 2, 3, 4 }
d = { -1, 1 }
F = Sin[x]

To do so, I create an array of 'indexed' variables
polyCoeff = Array[a,Length[a],0]

Result: polycoeff = {a[0], a[1], a[2], a[3]}

I then create the polynomial itself using the following
genPoly[{},x_] := 0
genPoly[a_List,x_] := First[a] + x genPoly[Rest[a],x]
poly = genPoly[polyCoeff,x]

Result: poly = a[0] + x (a[1] + x (a[2] + x a[3]))

I then define my objective function as the integral of the square of the error of the difference between this poly and the function I am attempting to fit:
Q = Integrate[ (poly - F[x])^2, {x, d[[1]],d[[2]]} ]

result: Q = 0.545351 - 2. a[0.]^2 + 0.66667 a[1.]^2 + .....

And this is where things break down.  poly looks just as I expected: a polynomial in x with coefficients that look like a[0], a[1], a[2], ...   But, Q is not exactly what I expected.  I expected and got a new polynomial.  But not the coefficients contained a[0.], a[1.], a[2.], ...
The next step is to create the initial guess for FindMinimum
init = Transpose[{polyCoeff,ao}]

Result: {{a[0],1},{a[1],2},{a[3],3},{a[4],4}}

This looks fine.
But when I make the call to FindMinimum, I get an error because the coefficients passed in the objective (a[0.],a[1.],...) do not match those passed in the initial guess (a[0],a[1],...).
S = FindMinimum[Q,init]

So I think my question is how do I keep Integrate from changing the arguments to my coefficients?  But, I am open to other approaches as well.  Keep in mind though that this is "legacy" work that I really don't want to have to completely revamp.
Thanks much for any/all help.


Juliana has been asking to go ice skating for years. Scott took her to an outdoor rink once and she was cold and he spent most of the time hunched over holding her up.
A few weeks ago one of our friends mentioned that she was taking her son for his first ice skating lesson and told me about the program. I was surprised to hear that there was a rink a reasonable distance from our house and that their Learn to Skate program was for ages 3 and up – a single class for all 3 kids at the same time! We finally made it this past weekend and we rushed to get all 3 kids into skates and helmets and jackets and gloves; and we lined up next to the ice rink.
As each child reached the front of the line, they stepped out onto the ice and held onto a cone or stack of buckets. I watched the line of kids make their way onto the ice one-by-one. When they got to Wyatt, he stepped right out on the ice, grasped the stack of buckets, and made his way across the ice to the wall. I was so surprised that he wasn't nervous. Ruslan was more tentative and waited for Juliana to go with him.
Scott decided that they might need some extra support so he rented skates and joined them. Juliana and Wyatt did a great job following instructions and trying everything, but Ruslan definitely needed some help.
15 minutes into the class, Ruslan was too upset to continue so he joined me for a little while.
The first half of the class was instruction and the second half was an open skate for them to practice. Juliana made a friend and they skated around the rink together, putting as much effort into talking as skating.
Wyatt skated with Scott for a few minutes and then set off with his stack of buckets, meandering around the ice.
It took a lot of calm talking with Ruslan, but I convinced him to go back out on the ice with Scott. There were no more tears and he might have even had some fun.
We will definitely be back. I expect Juliana to quickly move up through the program (unless she spends all of her practice time making new friends). I am happy that we found something new for Wyatt that he enjoys – it isn't easy to convince him to try new things. He usually prefers to sits back and watch Ruslan before trying it himself. Ruslan didn't love it, but he said he wants to try it again "later". Ruslan was very tired and I think that contributed to his rough time. He was so tired that he fell asleep on the way home and I can't remember the last time he fell asleep in the car.


Rinckside 2013; 24,1: 1-2 | Moving to the dark side: Personalized medicine revisited.
Rinck PA. Moving to the dark side: Personalized medicine revisited.
received a number of comments concerning my last column about personalized medicine based on an individual's complete genetic structure . Some responses were nodding assent, while others followed the general tenor: "You don't see or don't want to see the way of progress."
Swimming with the scientific tide doesn't necessarily mean clinging to progress. Let's have a short look back in medicine, and perhaps then we can reach common ground.
"Swimming with the scientific tide doesn't necessarily mean clinging to progress."
Not too long ago, frontal lobotomy was the latest craze in the cure of a number of psychiatric conditions – for patients with schizophrenia, dementia, mania, anxiety, and paranoia. It's a barbaric operation – in the early days, it was very invasive, but later the brain was reached through the eye socket. Side effects such as death were common. In the 1950s and 1960s, drug therapy slowly replaced this kind of brain surgery.
There were similar operations, such as prophylactic tonsillectomy in children, prophylactic appendectomy, and spleen removal.
How can one cure fatigue, headache, loss of appetite, and irritability? Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov received the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1908 for his work on phagocytosis. He also believed in autointoxication caused by toxins forming in the colon, then absorbed and poisoning the body. This theory, in turn, led Sir William Arbuthnot Lane in London, as well as other surgeons, to propagate colectomies to cure this "disease." By the 1920s, they fell into disrepute as scientific advances failed to give support .
"Removing both breasts before cancer is diagnosed can greatly reduce the risk of breast cancer (by up to 97%) ... Some women with BRCA mutations will develop breast cancer early in life, and have a very high risk of getting a second breast cancer. Prophylactic mastectomy before the cancer occurs might add many years to their lives. But while most women with BRCA mutations develop breast cancer, some don't. These women would not benefit from the surgery, but they would still have to deal with its after effects. "
And the American Cancer Society adds: "It is important that women with a BRCA mutation recognize they also have a high risk of developing ovarian cancer. Most doctors recommend that women with BRCA mutations have their ovaries surgically removed once they finish having children to lower this risk."
"Genetic tests do not give precise answers about inherited diseases, especially about breast and colon cancer. A positive test result does not always mean you will get the disease. The test can tell what might happen, but it cannot tell what will happen. On the other hand, a negative result does not mean you have no risk of getting the disease. "
As I see it, for "personalized medicine" based on individual genetic information, it will take decades to amass the knowledge required to make intelligent conclusions. For instance, there is the need to understand the impact of environmental factors – epigenetic or otherwise –for the ultimate manifestation of a multifactorial disease, even if there is a significant genetic component.
It is still completely unknown whether a constructive therapy at the root of the problem will ever be found – which leaves the question: Does this mean that for the next generations of patients (and physicians) we might have to live with the results of half-baked, immature, and misunderstood medical treatment?
What happens if it is found that a certain gene mutation can be connected to eye tumors? Will the eyes be removed as a preventive measure? Who determines which organ is necessary and which can be disposed of? Should certain people be sterilized as it was commonplace in many countries until some time ago? Should there be prophylactic abortions?
There is a deep helplessness in this kind of solution. Going back into the dark ages of amputation and mutilation is a strange outcome of "personalized medicine."
Again, I have nothing against research and new strategies in medicine. However: Quidquid agis, prudenter agas, et respice finem, which means "Whatever you do, do cautiously, and look to the end."
In other words: weigh up the consequences.
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2. Chen TSN, Chen PSY. Intestinal autointoxication: A medical leitmotif. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterolog. 1989;11(4):434-441.
3. Breast Cancer. American Cancer Society website. www.cancer.org.