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Sexually Transmitted Diseases are on the Rise Among Older Adults
According to Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, today's older adults are as sexually active as their younger counterparts. There is a false perception that older adults do not engage in regular, active sex lives after the age of 55. Several studies have conducted surveys among this demographic, and the results confirmed that older adults are participating in frequent sexual experiences. Results from the New England Journal of Medicine reported that 39 percent of women and 67 percent of men ages 65 to 74 said they had sex within the past year.
Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are on the rise among older adults. In 2015, individuals aged 50 and older accounted for about 17 percent of the total HIV diagnoses in the United States. Additional statistics for chlamydia, gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis include:
43,409 reported cases of chlamydia with individuals aged 45 and older in 2016, an increase from 2015 with 38,185 reported cases and 26,405 in 2012
33,879 reported cases of gonorrhea within the same age group in 2016, an increase from 2015 with 26,005 reported cases and 16,257 in 2012
5,650 reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis within the same age group in 2016, an increase from 2015 with 4,848 reported cases and 3,176 in 2012
Several factors contribute to the increase of STDs among older adults. Modern advancements in health care and medications have extended the human lifespan. Older adults have longer, healthier lives, which allow for a longer, healthier sex life. Medication advancements, such as Viagra and Cialis, have enabled more men to participate in healthy sexual activities. As the number of older adults engaging in frequent sexual experiences increase, so does the probability of a rise in STDs among this age group.
Many older adults also did not receive formal sexual health education, unlike younger age groups. The discovery of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the 1980s heightened safe sex and sexual health education in the United States. Many older adults only worried about the risk of pregnancy when discussing sexual experiences. A widespread belief among older adults is that since the risk of pregnancy is gone, there are no other risks associated with sex.
Individuals over age 65 are more vulnerable to communicable diseases (defined by Webster as "an infectious disease transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual or the individual's discharges or by indirect means.") Individuals among this age group have weakened immune systems, which makes it harder for them to fight diseases and illnesses. STD symptoms in older adults are often misdiagnosed by health care providers. Late diagnosis of an STD can lead to serious health problems and could mean medications would no longer cure the disease.
There are many older adults living with a STD, and the diagnosis of the disease was late. Many organizations bring awareness to older adults about the risk of STDs, such as the Graying of AIDS. Graying of AIDS has profiled several older adults who are currently living with AIDS and HIV. One of the older adults profiled was Anna Fowlkes, age 64 at the time of the interview. Fowlkes accounts how after her husband passed away she ran into an old friend that she grew up with and they became close. She recalls how they had been intimate one night, which was unprotected. Fowlkes told Graying of AIDS after the man admitted into the hospital, she asked him if he was HIV positive –the answer being yes. She had educated her son about practicing safe sex but admits she didn't take her own advice. She continues by saying "my generation used condoms as a means of contraceptive, not to prevent diseases." Fowlkes has made it her mission to "uplift the infected, encourage the affected, and educate all to practice safer sex and get tested", according to her personal website, annaefowlkes.weebly.com.
For additional information on sexual health among older adults, check out these resources:
safersex4seniors.org/faq/
healthtestingcenters.com/std-information-seniors/
cdc.gov/std/
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Ford Stock Won't Be Saved by a Volkswagen Partnership, Morgan Stanley Says
Teresa Rivas
Nov. 27, 2018 1:35 pm ET
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Ford stock (F) stock has struggled this year, and while a partnership with Volkswagen (VLKAY) could help, it's not a panacea, warns Morgan Stanley .
Where we were: Macro concerns have been a headwind for a number of automakers in 2018, although Ford faces company-specific issues, as well.
Where we're headed: A partnership with Volkswagen makes sense, but Ford's problems run deep.
General Motors stock (GM) got a boost to start the week after the automaker announced job cuts and factory closures. Your move, Ford.
Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas on Tuesday reiterated an Equal Weight rating on Ford stock, writing that GM's "restructuring actions focus investor attention on Ford's next moves."
For many investors, those moves are expected to include a partnership with Volkswagen, although Jonas notes that there has been little in the way of tangible updates since the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in June. And perhaps it's for the best that investors don't pin all their hopes on cooperation between the two companies. After all, as Jonas writes, "Alliances can be a good thing and sharing efforts with VW can help, but we think Ford's biggest challenges must be confronted alone."
That's not to say that he's opposed to the two companies working together. Jonan believes that Ford and Volkswagen "have some extremely complementary areas of weakness and strength," given that both are global automakers that need to transition away from "increasingly obsolete, expensive" internal combustion technology. Jonas thinks the two can complement one another's weak spots, with the U.S. representing a weak spot in Volkswagen's empire, while Ford is "arguably the weakest" player in Europe.
However, Volkswagen can only go so far in helping Ford. While "Ford's relative dominance in the US may be of some use to VW," Jonas said, "China and Latin America are other areas of geographic overlap where we believe Ford faces very long odds of achieving sustainable profits on a stand-alone basis."
While worries about tariffs and rising input costs have weighed on both Ford and GM this year, Ford stock has taken a much bigger hit, falling more than 25% year to date. Although the company committed to some drastic moves, including eliminating nearly all its passenger car models, investors have been worried that it's not enough to right-size the automaker, given rivals' more advanced efforts in key areas like electric and autonomous vehicles. Jonas, for his part, briefly upgraded the stock this spring, but stepped back last month, citing concerns about macro headwinds and scant details on Ford's turnaround progress.
The CEO of Ford's Canada unit said it has no plans to shutdown plants like GM, which isn't too surprising given the big $11 billion plan announced earlier this year. However, as Jonas noted, the GM move serves as a reminder to investors that they haven't gotten much in the way of progress updates from Ford, a concern given that investor patience has already worn thin with tangible results potentially years out.
Ford stock was down 0.9%, to $9.32 per share, in Tuesday trading.
Make the Connection
Ford got a post-earnings boost despite weaker sales.
GM turned in a good quarter, as well.
Write to Teresa Rivas at teresa.rivas@barrons.com
Ford stock (F) stock has struggled this year, and while a partnership with Volkswagen (VLKAY) could help, it's not a panacea, warns Morgan Stanley.

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Wishing you a wonderful day today, filled with people who you love and who love you!
Happy Post-Valentine's Day weekend, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful day (and weekend) full of love, family, and chocolate (of course!).
My Valentine's Day was composed chocolate, medical nutrition therapy studying, snow, chocolate, internship applications, snow, and cookies, lots and lots of cookies.
My friends and I were postponing our Valentine's celebration a day so that we could submit our internship applications by the deadline, so I had a little time to take a break and immerse myself in a heart-themed baking project.
These treats are simple and can be made for any holiday, season, whim, etc. All you need to do is grab your favorite cookie dough (and it can be from the refrigerated section of the grocery store… I won't tell) and let it get slightly soft. When the cookie dough is soft-ish, spread it out in an even layer on a parchment-lined half-sheet jelly roll pan (you need at least 1" sides!).
Bake the cookie dough for about 15-20 minutes until it is done and cool it completely. Then take your trusty, rusty cookie cutter and go to town! Since I was making a regular and a gluten-free version (the GF was a mix!), I made sure I chose two heart-shaped cutters that looked completely different so I wouldn't mix the two up and make my friend sick. Friends sick from your cooking – not awesome.
Look how pretty they turn out!
And the leftover cookie edges can be frozen for later use – ice cream toppings, ice cream mix-ins, midnight fridge raids, etc.
The basic cookies are beautiful and delicious by themselves, but I wanted to add a little extra decadence… so I dipped them in chocolate ganache.
Unlike the sugar cookies last year, I submerged the bottoms of the cookies in chocolate (not just one side). An elegant touch to a simple homemade treat!
Just stick them in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the chocolate set!
They are the perfect with a cold glass of milk and someone to share them with (or not… more for you!).
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day today, full of love, friendship, family, and joy!
… because nothing says love like some baked œuf with bacon sprinkled on top.
I shall give you the rundown of my Valentine's Day festivities this weekend. BUT I want to know what you have planned for today! Are you having a romantic breakfast in bed with your sweetie? Or building heart-shaped snowmen in this apocalyptic snow we've been having? Or just having a little me-time with a good book and a large cappuccino? Let me know, kiddos!
I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day! I was very lucky to have my only class cancelled and replaced with a short thirty-minute meeting in the late afternoon. Which meant that I could sleep-in, watch TV, and eat a bag of Hershey Kisses.
Sadly, my internal biological clock did not agree and I was up at 7AM. With sleeping in not an option, I decided that I was going to make myself a celebratory Valentine's Day breakfast… and it was one of the best things I ever made.
I made 'egg-in-a-hole'. Or 'toad-in-a-hole'. Or 'cut a circle in a piece of bread and fry an egg in it'. The name changes depending on where you live, apparently. Despite the dispute over what it is called, 'egg-in-a-hole' is the perfect breakfast food because it finds balance. There is just enough butter-soaked bread for the runny egg yolk, and the egg and bread are all crisp at the same time. I love it.
Because it was Valentine's Day, I decided to put my new cookie cutters to good use and cut hearts in the bread for my 'egg-in-a-hole'. It looked super sweet.
I also couldn't decide which heart I liked better, so I used both.
I got a skillet really hot and melted some butter into it. Then I placed the bread in the butter and let it start to brown before I put the eggs in.
Then I gently added the eggs so that the yolks (kind of) stayed centrally located. I let that cook for a couple of minutes so the egg whites could set.
Then I flipped it over and was excited to see that most of the egg was contained in the heart!
What did you guys do for Valentine's Day? Wooed your sweeties with chocolates and expensive French fare? Or relaxed at home with a bottle of wine and good Chinese take-out? Let me know in the comments section!
I hope everyone is okay after Super Storm Nemo whipped through the Northeast. My area only got about seven inches; not enough to keep me sequestered in the house, but it was enough to cast a spell of lethargy over me for the day. All I wanted to do was to stay curled up underneath the covers, drink gallons of hot chocolate, and watch old black-and-white movies. Since I had homework to do, laundry to fold, and no old movies to watch, I decided that I should be slightly productive and do some work. My productive streak ended right after lunchtime, when I decided that I would be a greater asset to society if I made cookies instead of doing my homework.
My hand mixer came into my life when I was unwrapping my Christmas presents this year. I was almost brought to tears because my cousin outfitted my grad school kitchen with various implements that I had been sorely missing. It was the sweetest thing I had ever received. I was very excited because I never had a hand mixer of my own – and now I do! It is a delightful shade of avocado green, which brightens up my day every time I look at it. Despite my excitement, I was worried that it was not going to handle cookie dough as well as my stand mixer at home.
The test was my normal Sugar Cookie recipe, which I cut in half. And I was in for a pleasant surprise. The hand mixer handled the cookie dough well and I was able to get all the dough made and in the fridge in record time. All I needed to do was chill the dough, make the cookies and dunk them into chocolate. After an hour, my kitchen was covered with parchment paper and cookies. It was snow day baking perfection.
To make up for the amount of melted chocolate and sugar cookie dough that I ate, I whipped up a batch of Greek chicken noodle soup. The soup base is similar to normal chicken noodle soup, only that it is thickened with a mixture of eggs and lemon (and cornstarch). It was perfectly tangy and warm, cutting through the butter/chocolate coma my body was beginning to slip into.


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Like healthy plants, we try to put down roots.
In a world that changes so quickly, we look for what does not change – for stability and security.
God's plan for us is the only hope for permanence and real stability in our lives.
How can we reject what we need so much?
If we do, it will be to our cost. Like unhealthy, unproductive plants, we will be uprooted.
The God of love and forgiveness is also a God of righteousness and justice.
God plans to restore the earth to its original beauty. Before this can happen, all human pride and rebellion must one day be uprooted.
The great Flood of Noah's day was God's judgement on a world that had rejected him, and was full of violence. Jesus says that 'the last days' will see a similar pouring out of God's judgements on an equally godless and violent world; a world completely absorbed in material things.
Jesus is the one who has been appointed to judge the world in the future when he returns.
Those who put their trust in God will be protected from this future time of great trouble, and will live to enjoy a world purged of wickedness, restored to its original glory and beauty.


After what seems like both the blink of an eye and forever, my training for the American River 50 mile race is wrapping up.
At the start of 2019, this race wasn't even remotely on my radar. But a chance outing to a trail running company's warehouse sale for a cheap running skirt, and a lucky raffle ticket later, my training and my spring racing plans were turned upside down.
It feels like hyperbole to say that my chance outing one afternoon changed my life, but I've spent more time in the last two months considering what I am capable of than I ever have before, so it just may be true.
And I've found my friends (both IRL and on social media) have more faith in me and my abilities than I have would have anticipated. I'll confess, it's a little heartwarming.
Mindset. I can't quite get my head around the idea that the race is this weekend.
The main thing that makes ultra training different from marathon training isn't more mileage. Most ultra training plans don't have that much more mileage. The main difference is the back-to-back long runs. These back-to-back runs get your body used to running on tired legs without the addition of crazy mileage which can be hard to fit into life and can increase injury potential.
Today was one of the more extreme examples.
Yesterday I ran (and paced) the Oakland Marathon. Today, instead of resting, recovering, and basking in my marathon glory, I had another 15 miles on the calendar.
As I woke up, physically I felt fine. I was tired and a touch sore, but nothing unreasonable or unexpected (yeah foam rolling!).
Mentally, I had ZERO interest in running. I stalled waaaaay more than I should have before I got out the door. I was trying to come up with anything I could do to delay the inevitable.
Once I got going, I was fine. The first mile felt a little creaky and awkward as my legs were rebelling, but they got in line soon enough.
Rest day. I was gonna do some yoga, but what can I say, I didn't.
I actually felt really good considering. Some extra stretching in the morning, not much else.
As i left the house this morning for my run, it was drizzling ever-so-slightly. I debated if i should grab my rain jacket- was i being overdramtic? The drizzle turned downpour 5 miles in. Soooo glad i decided to grab it.
As I left the house it started to sprinkle. I felt a little overdramatic, but I grabbed my rain jacket anyway. It was still out from the last time I ran in the ran, so it was convenient.
It continued to sprinkle the first 4-5 miles, then about 5 miles in it turned into a deluge.
Another run where I was left looking (and feeling) like a drowned rat.
I really didn't want to run this morning, but I feel like I need to keep going with the last push to the end.
I did cut my planned 6 miles down to 5 since I knew I was doing a night trail run tonight (night trail runs have been moved to Thursdays for the summer).
Tonight's trail run was just over 7 miles. I felt really great on the only slightly muddy trail. I like this group to run with, but I am (by far) the slowest in the group.
Even with a 10ish minute pace (fast for me on the trail, considering the course climbed 700+ feet – and it was my second run of the day), I was alone at the back. I guess someone has to be last.
I'm really debating how many miles to run this weekend. At the night run last night, I was talking to two runners who have done multiple 50 mile, 100k, and 100-mile races (including AR50).
They said my planned 13/10 distances this weekend were more than I needed to do and I should taper more and relax. Considering my planned mileage was laid out somewhat randomly (as has the rest of my training plan), I just might take their advice and cut the distances back.
On a scale of 1 to 10, my interest in doing today's run was a -8. I felt terrible the first few miles (likely due more to my bad attitude than anything physical-let that be a lesson to me) but i got into the rhythm of it eventually.
I did fewer miles than I had planned initially but did more elevation gain than I had planned.
The first 2-3 miles of this run were probably the worst run I've had this whole abbreviated training cycle. It wasn't happening mentally, it wasn't happening physically.
I got into the rhythm of it eventually.
Maybe it was just so odd to have a Saturday long run where I was solo and could run at any pace I wanted. After running 18 weeks with my running club's training group, it felt wrong to run alone.
This morning, I'd been inside getting stuff done pretty much all morning. It got to be around 3 and I realized I'd barely moved all day, so I went out for a 6 mile run.
I am an odd duck, I'm either doing 30-mile runs and 50-mile weekends, or I'm doing nothing.
Some trail runs, some elevation gain. More stretching than usual, but not yoga. No strength work. LOTS of foam rolling.
I'm really heartened that my 15 miles on Monday, the day after a marathon, felt so good. I feel like those back-to-back runs are the most telling of how well prepared I am.
I'm officially at the stage of training when I'm totally over it and want the race to be done already. I usually get this feeling after months and months of training. I've always figured it was the length of the training cycle that was getting to me, but this time, I've only been at it for 2 months. I guess it's more of a taper thing than a time thing.
So now its race week.
I don't know what to expect, I don't know if I am prepared. I'm not sure what my time should be or will be.
I think my training went well. I'm shocked at how good I felt on even the longest long run (28 miles on a Saturday, with a 10-minute pace feeling comfortable!?). It's maybe for the best that this race was dropped in my lap. If I'd registered of my own devices, I would have over thought it and over planned it. I'm sure there was some benefit for me to have to rely on instinct.
I was mostly successful with my training goals. I've foam rolled more in the last 2 months than I have in the last year. While I wasn't great with yoga, I was consistently doing more stretching than usual.
Trail runs and elevation gain work? Very OK. I did trail runs when I could, but our rainy spring kept me off the trails more than I would have liked. I was trying to balance running in all conditions so I'm ready for whatever arises on race day and not driving myself insane running on super muddy/ugly trails.
Now a week out, I'm starting to get nervous, but its more generalized nerves. To be nervous about something specific would require that I actually understand what I'm in for.
I recently mentioned to a friend (a non-runner) I was starting to get nervous. He asked me if I still wanted to do the race given my nerves.
The best analogy I could come up with is standing in line at an amusement park for a big, scary roller coaster. You want to do the ride, you are excited about it, but you are scared about it and apprehensive of what you'll have to get through. There is no doubt that you'll be glad you did it when it is all done, but the process of getting from here to there is slightly terrifying.
American River 50 will also be the first time I'm running with a crew. I have never had personal pacers or crew before.
At first, only one friend was going to come out and join me for the last 9 miles (the hardest and hilliest of the course). He then mentioned his girlfriend would love to be involved. So just like that, I have an actual crew. I feel better having them both involved. It makes logistics easier and I'd been nervous about having pacer waiting for me at mile 41 (longer than I've ever run before) what if I don't get there?
But now we'll all meet up at the aid station at mile 29.5 – I know I can get there.
I've never run with a personal pacer before so I'm not sure what to expect. I think it will be helpful to have someone just ahead of me that I need to keep up with. So often on longer runs, I walk because I feel like I should be tired, not because I actually am. With a pacer to keep me going, I'll (hopefully) push harder.
And I'll want to finish so I don't let them down. They are giving up their weekend to help me. I'll likely be stinky and cranky by the time I meet up with them (so not the best company). I'll at least want to see the run through to the finish so I'm not responsible for their wasted weekend.
BTW- this is the way I'm choosing to look at it. I have no doubt they'll be proud of me regardless of what happens and they wouldn't think twice about it if I didn't/couldn't finish. But framing this way (not wanting to let them down) gives me a helpful and useful mental kick.
What will happen on race day? Only time will tell.


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Letter needs to be published around the business letterhead. Simply speaking, the letter must contain details about who you are, what's your connection with the concerned individual, length of your own relation, what you understand more concerning the charges levied and also your understanding of the character of the person. Your correspondence should reflect you are critical and ready to cover most of the frustrations if possible. Creating character letters differs from producing a number of the firm letters. So, you are currently in a situation to write a proper personality reference letter to get unique purposes.
The letter that you write could make an immense difference in somebody else's life so make sure of things you prefer to create within the letter and make sure you use the acceptable format. The correspondence that's prepared is acutely crucial since it could certainly on occasion shift the total harmony and adjust a determination altogether. An recommendation letter can be written in order to recommend a person for a certain opportunity, whereas, a reference letter is more on the subject of the factual advice in regards to the patient, without any recommendations that are particular. On average, it's been seen that numerous individuals grow to be puzzled between an reference correspondence and letter of suggestion, and usually take into account them the specific identical. As you may see, personal reference letters of suggestion would be simply a mirror of one's character and techniques.
When you might have gathered each one of the information, also chose who needs to create your letter of recommendation for graduate school, you will get one which is going to surely be include value to admission approach. It's very important your authority correspondence has all the information about the obligations quite definitely. When composing an authority letter to some financial institution, make sure that you contain all the critical advice as you don't wish the bearer of this correspondence to become stranded because of deficiency of acceptable evidence. At the event that you require additional clarification or information, do get in contact with me.
Authorization letters are extremely simple to write nevertheless, you need to format them accurately. This correspondence is a good illustration of the recommendation letter for a scenario whenever you will need to compose a reference letter for someone who's employing to get job. These letters protect many different places, where you ought to grant obligations and authority to someone. Very much like the counterpart that is formal, an informal letter also begins with a salutation. In reality, it is expected to be most illustrative in nature. Listed below are some ideas which can help you frame the perfect suggestion letter on the loved ones cherished grandma. However it could appear to become a normal small business letterand ability letters have loads of valid consequences.
The explanations for producing a letter might differ. If you're asked to write a benchmark letter by someone, rest assured that it's a responsibility which has to be fulfilled within an ideal way. A reference letter is like a recommendation letter in employer. Generally speaking, personality reference letters are designed for supporting the optimistic facets of somebody, and are generally used by employment functions. A character reference letter should be eloquent and most importantly, believable. Whenever you're asked to write a character reference letter for a buddy, what you are going to need to write depends largely upon the intent supporting the correspondence.
In the event that you would like a letter to yourself, ask a person who has known you for a exact long time plus can cite positive things about youpersonally, to compose it. The letter shouldn't be from someone who's'important' per se however it must be from some body who's just a fantastic personality opinion and it has some thing positive to express concerning the defendant. Always write a line saying that it should be ignored if the crucial action is shot by the end of the letter. The appeal correspondence has to be composed in order to get the scenario foryou . Some characters could even be linked for the reference letters or cover letters. An expert reference letter should be accurate and certainly published. A kid custody reference letter isn't the one thing which vouches for somebody's capability to get a father or mother.
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/**
 *
 */
package android.gameengine.icadroids.tiles;

import java.util.Vector;
import android.gameengine.icadroids.objects.graphics.Sprite;
import android.graphics.Canvas;

/**
 *
 * Gametiles are especially useful if you want to quickly build a level/map
 * (walls, floor, etc) for a platform- or boardgame.
 *
 * This class makes for every tile a seperated object and place it on the right
 * position. The tile objects can be manipulated separately.
 *
 * @author Edward van Raak & Bas van der Zandt
 */
public class GameTiles {
	/***
	 * Array that holds different TileTypes with each it's own sprites and
	 * behavior.
	 */
	public Vector<Sprite> tileTypes = new Vector<Sprite>();
	/***
	 * Two dimensional array that holds the location of all tiles.
	 */
	private Tile tileArray[][];
	/***
	 * The width and height of every tile. Default value set to 50.
	 */
	public int tileSize = 50;

	/**
	 * The width in pixels of the tilemap
	 */
	private int mapWidth = 0;
	/**
	 * The height in pixels of the tilemap
	 */
	private int mapHeigth = 0;

	/**
	 * Make a new tilemap object with the given tile resources, the tilemap and
	 * the tile size
	 *
	 * @param tileResources
	 *            a list of string with the names of the images you want to use
	 *            in the tilemap. This images have only the name of the images
	 *            without the extension! For example: new String[] = {"tile1",
	 *            "tile2", "tile3"};
	 * @param map
	 *            An 2d Array of the overlay map. The numbers are the position
	 *            of the tileResources, starting at 0. -1 means invisible Tile.
	 *            Example: new Int[][] = {{0,-1,2,2,-1},{1,1,-1,2,-1}}
	 * @param tileSize
	 *            The size of a tile. This size is the width and height of a
	 *            tile.
	 */
	public GameTiles(String[] tileResources, int[][] map, int tileSize) {
		addTileResources(tileResources);
		addTileMap(map, tileSize);
	}

	/**
	 * This overloaded constructor will make an GameTile object with an
	 * empty  tilemap.
	 *
	 * @param tileSize
	 */
	public GameTiles(int tileSize) {
		this.tileSize = tileSize;
	}

	/**
	 * Add / replace the current tile map. This method will also convert the
	 * given int[][] map to a Tile[][] map.
	 *
	 * @param map
	 *            An 2d Array of the overlay map. The numbers are the position
	 *            of the tileResources, starting at 0. -1 means invisible Tile.
	 *            Example: new Int[][] = {{0,-1,2,2,-1},{1,1,-1,2,-1}}
	 * @param tileSize
	 *            The size of a tile. This size is the width and height of a
	 *            tile.
	 */
	public void addTileMap(int[][] map, int tileSize) {

		tileArray = new Tile[map.length][];

		for (int i = 0; i < tileArray.length; i++) {
			tileArray[i] = new Tile[map[i].length];
		}

		for (int i = 0; i < tileArray.length; i++) {
			for (int j = 0; j < tileArray[i].length; j++) {
				int tileIndex = map[i][j];
				if (tileIndex > -1) {
					tileArray[i][j] = new Tile(tileIndex, this);
					tileArray[i][j].setTileIndex(i, j);
				}

			}

		}

		this.tileSize = tileSize;
		calculateMapWidthHeigth(tileArray);

	}

	/***
	 * Loop through the TileArray to draw the Tiles. The TileType is checked on
	 * every loop so that the correct sprite is drawn.
	 */
	public void drawTiles(Canvas c) {
		if (tileArray != null) {
			for (int i = 0; i < tileArray.length; i++) {
				for (int j = 0; j < tileArray[i].length; j++) {
					if (tileArray[i][j] != null) {
						c.drawBitmap(
								tileTypes.get(tileArray[i][j].getTileType())
										.getSprite(), j * tileSize, i
										* tileSize, null);
					}
				}
			}
		}
	}

	/***
	 * Change a tile in the game world, add or remove a tile.
	 *

	 * Notes:
	 *

	 * The x and y positions are the indices in the tile array.

	 * The value -1 for the tileType removes the tile at the given position.

	 * If you specify a position that was previously empty,
	 * a new Tile will be created.

	 *
	 * @param yTile
	 *            the y-pos of the tile in the tile array
	 * @param xTile
	 *            the y-pos of the tile in the tile array
	 * @param tileType
	 *            the new sprite type that should replace this tile
	 */
	public void changeTile(int xTile, int yTile, int tileType) {
		if(tileType < 0){
			tileArray[yTile][xTile] = null;
		}
		else if(tileArray[yTile][xTile] != null){
			tileArray[yTile][xTile].setTileType(tileType);
		} else {
			tileArray[yTile][xTile] = new Tile(tileType, this);
		}

	}

	/**
	 * @return the tileTypes
	 */
	public Vector<Sprite> getTileTypes() {
		return tileTypes;
	}

	/**
	 * @param tileTypes
	 *            the tileTypes to set
	 */
	public void setTileTypes(Vector<Sprite> tileTypes) {
		this.tileTypes = tileTypes;
	}

	/**
	 * Get the list with all the Tile objects in it.
	 * @return the tileArray
	 */
	public Tile[][] getTileArray() {
		return tileArray;
	}

	/**
	 * Add resources to the list
	 *
	 * @param resourceNames
	 *            all resources you want to add to the list
	 */
	public void addTileResources(String[] resourceNames) {
		for (int i = 0; i < resourceNames.length; i++) {
			tileTypes.add(new Sprite(resourceNames[i]));
		}
	}

	/**
	 * Get the height of the map
	 *
	 * @return Map height
	 */
	public int getMapHeigth() {
		return mapHeigth;
	}

	/**
	 * Get the width of the map
	 *
	 * @return Map width
	 */
	public int getMapWidth() {
		return mapWidth;
	}

	/**
	 * Calculate the size of the map based on the tile size and the longest
	 * array in the 2d array.
	 *
	 * @param tileArray
	 *            the 2d array to calculate the size
	 */
	private void calculateMapWidthHeigth(Tile[][] tileArray) {
		int maxSizeX = 0;
		for (int i = 0; i < tileArray.length; i++) {
			if (tileArray[i].length > maxSizeX) {
				maxSizeX = tileArray[i].length;
			}
			mapWidth = maxSizeX * tileSize;
			mapHeigth = tileArray.length * tileSize;

		}
	}

	/**
	 * Get a tile on a specific x and y position in the game world
	 *
	 * @param xPosition
	 *            x position of the tile
	 * @param yPosition
	 *            y position of the tile
	 * @return The Tile object at the given x and y position
	 */
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			return getTileOnIndex(tilex, tiley);
	}

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	 * @param xIndex The x index of the list
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Kamal Sarabandi's contributions have shaped the remote sensing radar imaging field for over 20 years. His pioneering work on using radar for monitoring vegetation has important implications today for scientists studying the effects of global warming. He developed a multipolarization algorithm to remotely map the moisture content of the soil surface using airborne or space-borne imaging radar. His work will provide soil maps for hydrologists. Dr. Sarabandi was involved in mission planning and experimentation for NASA's 1994 Shuttle Imaging Radar (SIR-C) and 2000 Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The active and passive polarimetric radar calibrators and external calibration techniques developed for these missions have become the standard approach used worldwide. His defense-related contributions include development of sensors and algorithms for space- or airborne detection of foliage-camouflaged targets and targets within buildings.
An IEEE Fellow, Dr. Sarabandi is the Rufus S. Teesdale Endowed Professor of Engineering and director of the Radiation Laboratory at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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Direttore Prof.ssa Diana-Urania Galetta
Special Focus COVID-19
Focus on Italian Regions
Documents on the COVID-19 emergency
Coordinators Committee
In order to guarantee a high standard of scientific quality for CERIDAP's publications, all contributions sent (generally through the form found on the Journal website – https://ceridap.eu/rivista/invio-contributi/) are first examined by the Editor in Chief of CERIDAP who, with the support of the members of the Editorial Board and of the Advisory Board, can suggest to the authors (especially in the case of young scholars and researchers) any additions and/or enrichments to be made before sending them to external referees.
This preliminary activity is tracked by the Editorial Board Coordinator and by the Editorial Staff Coordinator.
In order to fully satisfy the parameters for the scientific evaluation currently required, the contributions to be published are also systematically submitted to an external peer-review, for which a special "Referee Committee" has been created to accomplish this task. The "Referee Committee" is composed of experts selected among Italian and foreign university professors in the disciplinary and scientific fields covered by the journal.
Each contribution published on CERIDAP is subjected to the evaluation of at least one Referee, chosen from among the members of the Referee Committee, and takes place as "single-blind-peer-review" according to which reviewers know the identity of authors, but authors don't know the identity of reviewers. The identity of the reviewers is known only to the Editor in Chief, the members of the Editorial Board, the Editorial Board Coordinator Committee and to the member of the Editorial Staff who is indicated as the person in charge of the Review process and is not revealed by them at any time, neither to third parties, nor to the author of the paper (without prejudice, of course, to any mandatory disclosure obligations).
The reviewers are in turn bound to keep their work secret.
The secrecy of the identity of the reviewers, even in the case of a positive judgment, is a guarantee of their greater independence of judgment.
In specific cases, in order to be able to guarantee the quick publication of an extremely topical paper, the evaluation of the contribution can also be carried out only by the Editor in Chief. This will be reported with a special note inserted on the first page of the contribution itself.
Again on an exceptional basis, on the proposal of the Editor in Chief accepted by the Editorial Board, the contributions of authors of recognized scientific authority can be published without prior peer-review, without prejudice to the Editor in Chief 's responsibility on the matter.
CERIDAP
CERIDAP is the Journal of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Public Administration Law of the University of Milan for a more efficient and impartial administrative action, also in implementation of the digital first principle.
Prof. Diana Urania Galetta
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Dancing can make you thirsty! Mix, prepare, garnish and serve delicious fruit drinks to the party hardy masses in this fast and fun service game.
Whip up fruity smoothies for thirsty customers in this fast restaurant service game. All kinds of berries, banana, watermelon and apple are on the menu and will keep you on your toes as you dash back and fourth between serving customers and preparing orders.
Read the customers orders, use your mouse to click on the juice cups, smoothie machine and fruit chunks to serve up delicious good times.


With all my heart I would like to welcome the organizers and guests of OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market!
A key to travel industry success in any country is a growth of domestic and inbound tourism. In this sense, the today's show is a significant event for Russia, as the development of these sectors is our top priority.
OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market is aimed at national tourism products promotion, contributing to the entire domestic industry development and quality of services improvement to the world standards. The exhibition vividly demonstrates the enormous tourism potential of Russia.
Over its 20-year history, OTDYKH has proved to be an efficient business and communication platform for experience exchange and travel industry actual problems discussion.
I would like to express gratitude to the partners and organizers of OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market. I would like to wish all exhibitors and guests fruitful work, the achievement of the set goals, much prosperity and success!!


Dr. Volker Gerhardt (D) – BTK, 2008. június 7.
Dr. Volker Gerhardt, a németországi Humboldt Egyetem professzorának díszdoktori avatása a Debreceni Egyetemen 2008. június 7.
Volker Gerhardt was born in Guben, Brandenburg in 1944. After studying psychology, philosophy, sociology and law in Frankfurt am Main and Münster, he obtained his PhD degree in 1974 on the basis of a Kantian dissertation on Reason and Interest. In 1984, also in Münster, he earned his habilitation based on his work on the concept of power in Friedrich Nietzsche's thinking. In 1985 Dr. Gerhardt was appointed to a professorship, and in 1986 he was a visiting scholar at the University of Zurich. After a position in Cologne, Volker Gerhardt accepted the offer to become the founding chair of the Philosophy Department at the University of Halle. Then he was appointed the head of the Philosophy Department at Humboldt University in Berlin, where he has been doing his teaching and research activities ever since. In 1998, he was elected a member of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences, of which he was Vice President until recently. He is responsible for the research projects of the Berlin Academy as well as for the co-ordination of all research programmes of all Academies of Science in Germany. In Volker Gerhardt's view, his most important research area is systematic philosophy. He works on foundational aspects of philosophy. The following volumes in this project have already been published: Self-Determination. The Principle of Individuality (1999); Individuality. The Element of the World (2000); Participation. The Principle of Politics (2007). The fourth volume, entitled The Public Sphere. The Social Space of Consciousness, is to appear in 2009. Volker Gerhardt has been professionally related to the University of Debrecen for 17 years. Since 1998 he has been offering courses to MA and PhD students both in the Institute of Philosophy and in the Institute of German Studies. He has also efficiently supported visits by students and scholars from Debrecen to his university. In addition, in 1998 a book on Nietzsche by him was published in Debrecen.


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The powerful techniques that I use work very this way and therefore if your location means we can't meet in person, don't let that be a barrier to you securing the changes you desire in your life.
I have used Skype to work with clients and this technique is still effective even if I cannot see you (so you won't need to worry about discussing anything that might embarrass yourself in talking about).
In addition to hypnosis I work with my clients using BrainWorking Recursive Therapy®.
BWRT® is a very new but already extremely well-regarded therapeutic approach.
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So if you want to obtain a fast and permanent change to your situation, you could well find that working by Skype will be the quickest change you've ever experienced.
If during our time of working together your commitments mean you're "out of area" we can also use Skype or regular mobile calls to hold any sessions so as to ensure we continue to drive forwards your changes.
If you're in a different time-zone then this can also be accommodated so it truly is the case that wherever you are, in your life, physically, emotionally or geographically, I can help you to change and become the person you want to be.
Some people are surprised to discover that they are located in a country where working with someone to deal with their challenges isn't available to them unless they work with a psychotherapist and are diagnosed with a "mental health condition".
Working by telephone or Skype, however, avoids that situation or stigma since you and I can easily arrange appointments whenever is best free from any such restrictions.
If there's any break in the connection we can simply carry on via a second mobile, or email or simply re-schedule for later – you won't lose out at all and it will be perfectly safe.
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Worship at a historic church in Columbia! The Church of the 49ers, adjacent to Columbia State Historic Park, has served the people since 1854. Sunday service is at 10am.
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Norway in Geneva Permanent Missions to the UN and WTO/EFTA
Humanitarian Affairs
Global Health Issues
Norway in Geneva
Development policy and humanitarian efforts
Peace, stability and security
Energy and marine resources
Norway today
Permanent Missions to the UN and WTO/EFTA
Item 6 Beijing +
Beijing +25 Regional Review Meeting - Item 6 - Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren
Photo: Berith Anne Høivaag Larsen, Permanent Mission. (from left) Ambassador Hans Brattskar, State Secretary Frida Blomgren, Policy Director Thea Bull Skarstein Norway
The Norwegian Government's view is clear: Violence against women and domestic violence is unacceptable and punishable. It is not a private matter but should be dealt with by Governments. It must be prevented, combated and alleviated through measures to help and protect the victims – and through treatment and prosecution of the perpetrators.
Item 6: Ending violence against women and girls, 29 October 2019
Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren, Norway
Violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious and widespread human rights problems of our time. It is also one of the most underreported forms of crime.
Despite many positive and significant achievements in policies and practices, violence against women remains widespread at all levels of society in all countries of the world.
To underline our intentions in this field Norway ratified the Istanbul Convention in 2017.
The first national cross sectoral action plan to fight violence against women was launched in 2000. Early this summer the Norwegian Government decided to develop a sixth plan of action to combat domestic violence, including a specific part on violence and abuse in Sami communities. Research shows that violence is more widespread in Sami communities, and we need to address this.
Key issues in the plan will be continuing the development and implementation of effective preventive and protective measures, treatment and prosecution of perpetrators, cooperation and coordination of services – including cooperation with civil society.
And last but not least: We will build our policies on expertise, knowledge and research.
Finally; I would like to underline the importance of international sharing of experiences and co-operation in this field. Some of the existing Norwegian measures to prevent and combat violence against women and girls, have been inspired by actions taken in other countries. And likewise Norwegian inventions are being adopted and adjusted to other countries.
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#region License

#endregion

using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;
using ShipStation4Net.Clients.Interfaces;
using ShipStation4Net.Domain.Entities;
using ShipStation4Net.Filters;
using ShipStation4Net.Responses;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Threading.Tasks;

namespace ShipStation4Net.Clients
{
    public class Shipments : ClientBase, IGetsPaginatedResponses<Shipment, ShipmentsFilter>, IGetsResourceUrlResponses<Shipment>
    {
        public Shipments(Configuration configuration) : base(configuration)
        {
            BaseUri = "shipments";
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Obtains a list of shipments that match the specified criteria. Please note the following:
        /// Only valid shipments with labels generated in ShipStation will be returned in the response.Orders that have been marked as
        /// shipped either through the UI or the API will not appear as they are considered external shipments.
        /// To include every shipment's associated shipmentItems in the response, be sure to set the includeShipmentItems parameter to
        /// true.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="filter">The ShipmentsFilter</param>
        /// <returns>A list of shipments that match the specified criteria.</returns>
        public Task<IList<Shipment>> GetAllPagesAsync(ShipmentsFilter filter = null)
        {
            return GetAllPagesAsync(filter, "");

        }
        private async Task<IList<Shipment>> GetAllPagesAsync(ShipmentsFilter filter, string resourceUrl)
        {
            var items = new List<Shipment>();
            filter = filter ?? new ShipmentsFilter();

            var pageOne = await GetDataAsync<PaginatedResponse<Shipment>>(resourceUrl, filter).ConfigureAwait(false);
            items.AddRange(pageOne.Items);
            if (pageOne.Pages > 1)
            {
                items.AddRange(await GetPageRangeAsync(2, pageOne.Pages, filter.PageSize, filter, resourceUrl).ConfigureAwait(false));
            }

            return items;
        }
        public Task<IList<Shipment>> GetPageAsync(int page, int pageSize = 100, ShipmentsFilter filter = null)
        {
            return GetPageAsync(page, pageSize, filter, "");
        }
        private async Task<IList<Shipment>> GetPageAsync(int page, int pageSize, ShipmentsFilter filter, string resourceUrl)
        {
            if (page < 1) throw new ArgumentException(nameof(page), "Cannot be a negative or zero");
            if (pageSize < 1 || pageSize > 500) throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(pageSize), "Should be in range 1..500");

            filter = filter ?? new ShipmentsFilter();

            filter.Page = page;
            filter.PageSize = pageSize;

            var response = await GetDataAsync<PaginatedResponse<Shipment>>(resourceUrl, filter).ConfigureAwait(false);
            return response.Items;
        }

        public Task<IList<Shipment>> GetPageRangeAsync(int start, int end, int pageSize = 100, ShipmentsFilter filter = null)
        {
            return GetPageRangeAsync(start, end, pageSize, filter, "");
        }
        private async Task<IList<Shipment>> GetPageRangeAsync(int start, int end, int pageSize, ShipmentsFilter filter, string resourceUrl)
        {
            if (start < 1) throw new ArgumentException(nameof(start), "Cannot be a negative or zero");
            if (start > end) throw new ArgumentException(nameof(end), "Invalid page range");
            if (pageSize < 1 || pageSize > 500) throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException(nameof(pageSize), "Should be in range 1..500");

            var items = new List<Shipment>();

            for (int i = start; i <= end; i++)
            {
                items.AddRange(await GetPageAsync(i, pageSize, filter, resourceUrl).ConfigureAwait(false));
            }
            return items;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Creates a shipping label. The labelData field returned in the response is a base64 encoded PDF value. Simply decode and save
        /// the output as a PDF file to retrieve a printable label.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="request">A request that specifies the parameters of the shipment label.</param>
        /// <returns>The shipping label matching the requested parameters.</returns>
        public Task<ShipmentLabel> CreateShipmentLabelAsync(ShipmentLabelRequest request)
        {
            return PostDataAsync<ShipmentLabelRequest, ShipmentLabel>("createlabel", request);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Retrieves shipping rates for the specified shipping details.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="request">A request that specifies the parameters of a shipment.</param>
        /// <returns>A list of rates matching the requested shipment.</returns>
        public Task<IList<Rate>> GetRatesAsync(RatesRequest request)
        {
            return PostDataAsync<RatesRequest, IList<Rate>>("getrates", request);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Voids the specified label by shipmentId.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="shipmentId">ID of the shipment to void.</param>
        /// <returns>A response indicating whether or not the request was successful.</returns>
        public async Task<bool> VoidLabelAsync(int shipmentId)
        {
            var voidLabelRequest = new JObject();
            voidLabelRequest["shipmentId"] = shipmentId;

            var response = await PostDataAsync<JObject, SuccessResponse>("voidlabel", voidLabelRequest).ConfigureAwait(false);

            return response.Success;
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Takes the resourceURL of a SHIP_NOTIFY or ITEM_SHIP_NOTIFY and retrieves the list of Shipments
        /// </summary>
        /// <see cref="https://help.shipstation.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025856252-ShipStation-Webhooks"/>
        /// <param name="resourceUrl">The full url based via the webhook</param>
        /// <returns></returns>
        public Task<IList<Shipment>> GetResourceResponsesAsync(string resourceUrl)
        {
            return GetAllPagesAsync(null, resourceUrl);
        }
    }
}


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JFK Presidential Library Launches Interactive Documentary Marking 50th Anniversary of Cuban Missile Crisis
The Martin Agency and Tool of North America Bring to Light Kennedy's Legacy
Boston, MA – October 16, 2012 – The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum today announced the launch of an interactive multimedia documentary marking the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Narrated by Matthew Modine, www.cloudsovercuba.com, will go live at 8am EST on Tuesday, October 16 – exactly 50 years after Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba – allowing audiences around the world to experience an immersive documentary that depicts the full story of the crisis in riveting detail, while also offering a thought-provoking, fictional "what if" scenario to this tense standoff.
Partnering with The Martin Agency and Tool of North America, the documentary follows the developments that led to the crisis beginning with the 1959 Cuban revolution led by Fidel Castro and continues on until the missiles are removed in October 1962. Along the way, the user is invited to explore 15 related events in greater depth via expert interviews including Sheldon M. Stern, former historian at the JFK Presidential Library and author of several books and articles on the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Sergei Khrushchev, son of Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. Topics such as the fear of communism, the Bay of Pigs invasion and the secret ExComm recordings are all explored in fascinating detail from multiple perspectives.
Leveraging HTML5, Javascript and web socket technology, Clouds Over Cuba exhibits an unprecedented integration of desktop and mobile platforms for the documentary film format. As the documentary unfolds, dozens of archival photos, videos, documents and audio recordings are automatically added to a digital dossier that is synced to key moments during the film. Clouds Over Cuba takes a unique approach towards optimizing the content experience based on the platform the viewer is on. Mobile users on Chrome and Safari browsers can sync their mobile or iPad devices with the film. This allows viewers to access supporting content from the documentary on their mobile device as it unfolds during the film and consume it when and where they want to. The full documentary film experience is viewable on desktop browser.
Users who want to follow the 13 most important days of the crisis "live" exactly 50 years later can import all the secret ExComm meetings with JFK and his advisors, letters between JFK and Khrushchev and other material into their iCal and Google calendars with one click, enabling them to "attend" the meetings and receive the communications live over the 13 days.
"The goal of this project is to engage and educate a multigenerational audience about the Cuban Missile Crisis, and motivate them to learn more about presidential decision-making during the most dangerous moment in modern history," said Tom McNaught, Executive Director of the JFK Library Foundation. "By combining elements of a traditional documentary with an interactive experience, this site promises to elevate the importance of history and its relevance to our lives today."
Before the film concludes, users can optionally access a heartbreaking short film that takes place in an alternate 2012 in which the Cuban Missile Crisis did escalate into nuclear war 50 years earlier. Beautifully shot by an Oscar-winning cinematographer, this intertwining account tells the story of four fictional characters who each remember the horrors of nuclear war in their own way. As a companion to the documentary, the experience acts as a commentary while presenting a subtle reminder of the bleak, human costs of war.
The documentary resolves with the legacies of Khrushchev, Castro and Kennedy and the humanizing things that can be taken away from the crisis.
Throughout the 13 days of the documentary, @JFK1962 will be live-tweeting important moments in real time, exactly 50 years after the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The film offers an original 26-minute documentary with a foundation of archival footage, a 10-minute short film showcasing the "what if" scenario and more than 40 minutes of interviews with expert historians.
About the JFK Presidential Library and Museum:
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration and supported, in part, by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, a non-profit organization. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum and the Kennedy Library Foundation seek to promote, through scholarship, educational and community programs; a greater appreciation and understanding of American politics, history, and culture; the process of governing and the importance of public service.
About The Martin Agency:
The Martin Agency, based in Richmond, Virginia, offers unified advertising, strategic planning, media, direct response, interactive, data analytics, design, branded content and local lead generation. Clients include American Cancer Society, BFGoodrich, Discover, GEICO, Hanes, Kraft, LivingSocial, Manpower, Mentos, Morgan Stanley, Norwegian Cruise Line, PING, Pizza Hut, USTA and Walmart.
Client: The JFK Presidential Library
Narrated By: Matthew Modine
Concept: The Martin Agency
Created By: Brian Williams, Wade Alger, Joe Alexander, Ben Tricklebank
Agency Producers: Nicole Hollis-Vitale, Kristen Little
Live Action/Digital Production Company: Tool
Co-Directors: Erich Joiner, Ben Tricklebank
Digital Producers: Kristen Koeller, Brandon Sanders
Executive Producers: Steve Humble, Joe Alexander, Erich Joiner, Brian Latt, Dustin Callif, Oliver Fuselier
Megan Piccirillo
Megan.Piccirillo@jfklfoundation.org
Theresa Dunn
theresa.dunn@martinagency.com
TRUST (Tool North America)
Kiri Jewell
kiri@trustcollective.com


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Wale Makes His Mainstream Move, and It's a Step in the Wrong Direction
By Amos Barshad
It seems like hip-hop's class of '09 — that obsessed-over (by blogs) batch of fresh-faced, mix-tape-hawking would-be rap saviors — have all decided to move to the main stage: Charles Hamilton's releasing music videos, Asher Roth's on MTV, Kid Cudi's basically Kanye's new best friend. Now it's Wale's turn: After announcing that his debut Interscope album, Attention Deficit, is coming this summer, the D.C. emcee released first single "Chillin." And, well, it's a bit of a letdown. We could maybe excuse the radio-pandering inclusion of Lady Gaga (sounding decidedly like a Canal Street M.I.A.) or the completely unnecessary (never, ever necessary) "Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" sample if Wale had just come a bit harder ("Hos calling me Mr. Never-wear-the-same-thing?"). Okay, "I got a buzz like that n**** Chris Mullin" is awesome, but it'd take referencing all of Run-TMC to save this one.
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