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SInce 2012, Legacy Entertainment has opened 8 attractions at Lotte World- Korea's most popular theme park. Of these, 4 have been part of re-developing the park's Basement 1 level, transforming it from a non-gated retail mall into usable theme park space. In addition to Underland and Wild Tours seen here previously, another part of this expansion was FAIRY TRAILS- a small fairy themed zone home to an elaborately-themed ABC Rides Mini Flume. Part of this effort also included re-developing the adjoining hallway leading to the park's ticketing zone.
A second Warner Bros Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter is due to open in 2023 in Tokyo.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to develop a public park on a plot which includes the current grounds of Toshimaen Amusement Park which is scheduled to close at the end of August this year.
The Studio Tour Tokyo will be the second facility of its kind in the world, after London, and will offer a new type of experiential entertainment in Japan. Building on the success of the Harry Potter experience in London which has claimed unparalleled popularity and recognition, the indoor attraction will take visitors on a fascinating behind the scenes tour of the Wizarding World series.
The facility covers an area of about 30,000 square meters, and the exhibition space within the 'sound stage' and 'backlot' (outdoor filming area) zones will take approximately half a day to walk through.
Source: https://www.itochu.co.jp/en/news/press/2020/200818.html
The "Journey to the West" Park project in Huai'an is scheduled to open in 2020 however the images make it look far from complete. Park looks interesting though.
Up to now, the project has completed the excavation of 39 large-scale monomers such as "The Birth of Monkey King" and "Leiyin Temple", and the main structure of the whole park has been topped. It is expected to be basically completed by the end of 2020 and some equipment commissioning will be carried out.
Source: https://3g.163.com/dy/article/FJO64J800534EOPO.html?f=common-recommend-list
It was recently announced in Korean media that CJ Live City, a theme park planned for Ilsan, Korea, would not be moving forward. This marks yet another casualty in what may be the world's most challenging theme park development markets, despite the superlative success of Lotte World and Everland.
The project's signature attraction, designed by Legacy Entertainment, was a Mega E-Ticket experience which combined several attractions into one, beginning with a Dark Ride, followed by an Immersive Theater sequence, and concluding with a Maurer Spike Coaster Finale. The storyline involved CJ Studio Tour guests to conduct a heist of a top secret script.
This multi-part attraction is not without precedent, and would have followed in the footsteps of Legacy Entertainment's popular Pacific Rim Dark Ride at Trans Studio Cibubur, which has immersive theater sequences both before and during the main dark ride segment.
Continued: Legacy Entertainment's Dark Ride Design of CJ Studio Tour, Ilsan, Korea.
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More Alton Towers Pictures for the Gangster Granny Ride area expansion.
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Alton Towers Resort have just announced a new ride and themed area, plus hotel rooms with the IP of David Walliams books.
Climb into your royal carriage as Granny and Ben enlist your help to pull off the greatest jewel heist in history! Take a spin through the sewers on a 360° special effects laden wild ride to break into the crown jewels vault!
Escape to the ultimate Gangsta Granny stay in these extra special unique rooms. Perfect for the biggest fans of Gangsta Granny. The room features characters from the book including Granny & Ben sneaking off with the jewels. Plus hidden around the room are clues to crack the code of the vault for a special surprise inside. These mega-tastic rooms are in Alton Towers Hotel.
They are due to open in 2021.
Source: https://www.altontowers.com/explore/theme-park/rides-attractions/walliams/#:~:text=New%20for%202020%20at%20Alton,in%20Gangsa%20Granny%3A%20The%20Ride!
In 2013, Lotte World in Seoul, Korea began to reclaim the parks' Basement 1 level in an effort to expand the popular theme park's capacity. Masterplanned in phases by Legacy Entertainment, this floor was home to 3 distinct theme zones; Underland, Fairy Trails, and Wild Tours.
The WILD TOURS zone, which debuted in 2015, is home to 3 simulator attractions produced by SEGA- Wild Wing, Wild Jungle, and Wild River. These simulators can also be found at Sega Joypolis in Tokyo, Japan, and formerly at Sega Republic at the Dubai Mall in Dubai. Given this area's proximity to Underland, Legacy Entertainment's theme park design of the zone also integrated elements of the Ogres from Korean folklore.
The construction of the expansion at Walibi Belgium now has a coaster that has officially "topped off"
Source: http://starparc.be/2019/08/walibi-belgium-belgique.html
Legacy Entertainment's theme park design of Lotte World Buyeo included a unique interactive walk-through experience, most comparable to a "Tilt House" or "Gravity House" (examples include the Knott's Berry Far "Haunted Shack", Santa Cruz "Mystery Spot", Oregon Vortex, and "Casa Magnetica" at Six Flags).
Based on the popular Korean Fairy Tale, the "Ogre's Magic Club", this attraction would have been "The Ogre's Magic Club House", and would have taken guests on a journey through a series of chambers filled with optical illusions (including an Ames Room and a Mirror Maze), puppet characters, interactive 4D effects.
(Note: Lotte World Buyeo is a distinct project from Lotte's Magic Forest in Busan)


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BlueGreen Alliance on Senate TSCA Reform, S. 697
As Congress confronts reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and America's chemical safety policies in both the House and Senate, the BlueGreen Alliance releases its policy statement on the Senate's proposal, S. 697.
Today there are 80,000 chemicals in commerce, yet EPA has limited ability to protect consumers from exposure to harmful chemicals. As Congress confronts reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and America's chemical safety policies in both the House and Senate, the BlueGreen Alliance releases its policy statement on the Senate's proposal, S. 697.
Four fundamental concerns keep prevent BlueGreen Alliance from supporting S.697, as amended:
1. The scale of the problem and the scope of S.697
2. The states' power to protect and preemption of that power
3. Chemicals that EPA declares unsafe will still be legally available
4. New rollbacks to EPA's ability to regulate new chemicals and uses
"TSCA is a fundamentally flawed law that needs to be reformed to protect workers, families and children from toxic chemicals, but this is not the right way to do it," said Charlotte Brody, Vice President of Health Initiatives for the BlueGreen Alliance
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from django.contrib.auth import get_user_model

from rest_framework import serializers

from imagefy.profile.models import Profile

class ProfileSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
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    class Meta:
        model = Profile
        exclude = [
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    def get_avatar_url(self, obj):
        return obj.get_avatar_url()  # ugly hack

class UserSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
    profile = ProfileSerializer()

    class Meta:
        model = get_user_model()
        fields = [
            'first_name',
            'last_name',
            'email',
            'profile',
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Internet providers in 53220
Find internet providers serving the 53220 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
53220 internet providers
Spectrum $44.99 60 - 300 Mbps Cable 100%
TDS Telecom $35 1 - 4 Mbps DSL 55%
53220 internet service at a glance
Provider: Spectrum
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 53220 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Wisconsin - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 53220 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Milwaukee, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the 53220 area, and 99.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 53220, prices start at $30 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 53220
The largest internet providers serving the 53220 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and TDS Telecom bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 53220 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Milwaukee's third most-available internet provider, TDS Telecom, offers DSL to around 55% of residents in the 53220 ZIP code.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 53220 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Milwaukee, $44.00.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milwaukee, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 53220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Milwaukee's providers, 86 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 53220 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum's cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 53220 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Milwaukee, $44.00.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milwaukee, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 53220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Milwaukee's providers, 86 Mbps.
TDS Telecom DSL internet
TDS Telecom
DSL from TDS Telecom offers broadband to about half of households in the 53220 ZIP code, covering 55% of the area.
DSL internet from TDS Telecom uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for TDS Telecom start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Milwaukee, $44.00.
TDS Telecom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $35.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Milwaukee, $1.10.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, TDS Telecom offers download speeds up to 4 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.512 Mbps in 53220 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 55% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Milwaukee's providers, 86 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 53220 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 53220 and the greater Milwaukee area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Milwaukee at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Milwaukee at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 53220 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 53220 frequently asked questions
What's the fastest internet provider in 53220?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 53220 ZIP code with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 53220. The next fastest internet provider in the 53220 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 75 Mbps to 97% of the area.
What's the cheapest internet provider in 53220?
AT&T offers the cheapest internet in the 53220 ZIP with service starting at $30/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Milwaukee, $44.00.
What's the best internet provider in my area?
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you're shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber's 38%.
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Yesterday we bought a beautiful little tree and today the lovely Mr S has planted it. A very dear friend of ours will be 100 years old in May and she has asked that we don't buy her 'things' but instead plant a tree in her name in our own garden or in the family Forest Garden. We have chosen a dramatic red leaved Corkscrew Hazel, Corylus Red Majestic. It has the prettiest red catkins.
Another friend was in touch today as she was wanting to buy one of my glass pieces to send away for a birthday present. This is the piece she chose and it all wrapped up ready to post in its special box.
The Forget-Me-Nots that I brought from my Mum's garden after she died in 1993 have just begun flowering for this summer.


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Go Free Foods Debuts on Store Shelves at Central Market in Texas
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (June 2, 2020) – Upstart snack foods company JimmyAsh arrives in major Texas cities this week with the rollout of its flagship Go Free® brand at the 10 upscale Central Market stores owned by H-E-B, the dominant grocery retailer in Texas. Go Free has the taste and crunch of … [Read more...] about Go Free Foods Debuts on Store Shelves at Central Market in Texas
Raymond O'Brien Appointed Chief Customer Officer at JimmyAsh LLC
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 19, 2020) — JimmyAsh LLC, maker of go free® snacks, announced the appointment of Raymond O'Brien to Chief Customer Officer. Mr. O'Brien, a resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut., previously served as a consultant to the company. "Ray has an extraordinary track record of … [Read more...] about Raymond O'Brien Appointed Chief Customer Officer at JimmyAsh LLC
JimmyAsh LLC Promotes Karen Randolph to Chief Marketing Officer
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 19, 2020) — JimmyAsh LLC, maker of go free® snacks, announced the promotion of Karen Randolph to Chief Marketing Officer. Randolph is a resident of Chicago. "Karen has been acting in the role of chief marketing officer since she joined our team in 2015," said Jamshid … [Read more...] about JimmyAsh LLC Promotes Karen Randolph to Chief Marketing Officer
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A New $300 Million Urban Mixed-Use Center Comes to Chesapeake, VA
February 26, 2018 /in Chesapeake Economic Development /by Chesapeake Economic Development
CHESAPEAKE, Va., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Summit Pointe Realty, LLC today unveils plans for the continued development of Summit Pointe, Chesapeake's newest, largest and tallest urban lifestyle community. Representing a projected investment of over $300 million of development in multiple phases, this first phase emphasizes a new form of urban living, workplace solutions, entertainment and shopping options.
The iconic high-rise office tower under construction at Summit Pointe is the world headquarters for Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), comprising 510,000 square feet of state-of-the-art workspace. Scheduled for completion in the summer of 2018, this will be the tallest office tower in Chesapeake, visible from Interstate 64. The adjacent parking deck with public parking contains 1,500 spaces.
Uniquely designed workplaces and residences over ground floor shops and restaurants will frame the tree-lined Belaire Avenue, a gathering place for new entertainment and dining options in the region. Outdoor musical events, festivals and other functions will enliven the urban experience in the piazza nestled within the heart of Summit Pointe.
"The Summit Pointe experience will offer workers, residents and visitors a dynamic social environment unmatched in the region. Upscale offices and residences, cafes, a boutique hotel choice and unique retailers will blend together to create the Summit Pointe experience. This is the beginning of a new downtown in Greenbrier for Chesapeake," stated Rick West, Mayor of Chesapeake, Virginia.
Additional new development will include upscale residential communities with unequaled lifestyle amenities containing at least 600 units, over 100,000 square feet of new retail and restaurant spaces, at least 100,000 square feet of traditional and modern workspaces, and a boutique hotel.
"Great companies are attracted to great places. We are building a dynamic campus environment at Summit Pointe. This project will enable our company, the City of Chesapeake, and the entire Hampton Roads region to attract top-tier talent and grow the workforce and business landscape of the future," stated Bob Sasser, Dollar Tree's Executive Chairman.
Summit Pointe is presently zoned to develop 1.0 million square feet of office space, over 1,400 residences, up to 500,000 square feet of retail space, and 250,000 square feet of hospitality and conference space.
For more details about Summit Pointe, please visit: https://www.summitpointeva.com/
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Governor McAuliffe Announces Electric Motor & Contracting to Invest $3 Million to Expand in the City of Chesapeake
February 8, 2018 /in Chesapeake Economic Development /by Chesapeake Economic Development
~Company to retrain 130 employees with support from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program~
JANUARY 12, 2018 – Electric Motor & Contracting (EMC) will invest $3 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Chesapeake. The company has constructed a state-of-the-art, 22,500-square-foot expansion to its existing nuclear services building, which is used for servicing highly engineered critical rotating equipment for the commercial nuclear power industry. In addition, 130 existing employees will be retrained to optimize the operations of the new expansion.
Established in 1960, Electric Motor & Contracting remains one of the largest independently owned full-service electric motor and pump repair/remanufacture facilities in the United States. EMC's main campus in Chesapeake acts as headquarters operating full service motor, pump, and switchgear repair divisions.
"EMC is proud to maintain its roots in Chesapeake, where we have had the opportunity to expand both our business offerings and campus," said EMC's Vice President Don Vivier. "The number one asset and leading source for our growth has been our people. Knowing this, EMC is motivated to support its people by investing in workforce development. We have recently worked with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry on establishing a registered apprenticeship, which is being rolled out in Q1 of 2018. For this we worked with Tidewater Community College on developing related instruction curriculum. Building a pipeline of workforce talent and enhancing a proven incumbent workforce is paramount to EMC's continued growth and success."
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Governor McAuliffe Announces $10 Million Investment in the City of Chesapeake
January 11, 2018 /in Chesapeake Economic Development /by Chesapeake Economic Development
~ Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America to create 26 new jobs, expand manufacturing operation ~
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America (SMA) will invest $10 million to expand its manufacturing operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will add 100,000 square feet to its North American headquarters at the Cavalier Industrial Park which is home to 220 employees overseeing 18 facilities spanning across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central and South America. The project will retain 20 existing jobs and create 26 new jobs.
"Sumitomo has achieved impressive success at its U.S. headquarters in the City of Chesapeake since relocating in 1987, and we are proud that the company continues to reinvest in Virginia," said Governor McAuliffe. "As a global giant in the advanced manufacturing industry, Sumitomo's repeated expansion in Chesapeake is a strong testament to our advancement growing this critical sector as we diversify and build the new Virginia economy."
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, one of the largest manufacturers of machinery in Japan and a global leader in power transmission knowledge and innovation. SMA is a premier power transmission and control solution provider with customers across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America for over 50 years.
"It is always gratifying to see a Virginia-headquartered manufacturing company expand and further strengthen this important sector," said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. "Sumitomo could have made this investment at any one of its U.S. manufacturing operations, and we are grateful the company has secured its longevity in the Commonwealth. We are confident that Chesapeake and the Hampton Roads region will continue to provide a business climate and infrastructure that enables Sumitomo to thrive for another 30 years."
"Virginia offers many of the important benefits that a company looks for when deciding where to locate their business or whether to expand existing operations," said James D. Solomon, President and CEO of Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America. "Close proximity to the Port of Virginia, access to a highly skilled workforce, business-friendly regulations and ongoing support from the City of Chesapeake have all contributed to our growth in the Commonwealth. 2018 marks the 30th Anniversary of SMA's relocation to Virginia and we look forward to a bright future with this newly announced expansion."
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) worked with the City of Chesapeake to secure the project for Virginia. Governor McAuliffe approved a $200,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Opportunity Fund to assist the City with the project. Funding and services to support the company's employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
Sumitomo Machinery Corporation of America is currently participating in VEDP's award-winning Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. VALET is an application-based, two-year international export acceleration program.
"It is exciting to start off the New Year with Sumitomo's announcement to expand its growing advanced manufacturing operations, once again, in Chesapeake," said Mayor Rick West, City of Chesapeake. "For 30 years, Sumitomo has called Chesapeake home and achieved significant milestones that have positively impacted their facilities, employees and our community at large. We are truly fortunate to have Sumitomo as a corporate citizen and look forward to celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2018 while setting the stage for the next 30 years."
"Sumitomo has been an important member of the Chesapeake business community for decades, and I am thrilled to see the company reinvesting in its North American headquarters," said Senator Lionel Spruill. "Sumitomo has made a wise choice to grow in Hampton Roads, and will continue to benefit from our outstanding workforce. I am proud for Sumitomo to call my district home, and look forward to the company's future growth in Chesapeake."
"Sustainable economic growth is a key driver for strong communities," said Delegate Cliff Hayes. "For thirty years we've enjoyed a great community partnership with Sumitomo. We're excited that they are adding jobs in the 77th House District and expanding in Cavalier Industrial Park."
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Chemres – Governor McAuliffe Announces $3 Million Investment in the City of Chesapeake
November 27, 2017 /in Chesapeake Economic Development /by Chesapeake Economic Development
~ Chemres to expand resin production operation, create 16 new jobs ~
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Chemres, a global supplier of commodity and engineering resins, will invest $3 million to expand its resin production operation in the City of Chesapeake. The company will purchase additional machinery and equipment. Virginia successfully competed against Florida for the project, which will create 16 new jobs.
"Virginia's world-class business environment and high-quality work force continue to help innovative companies like Chemres thrive," said Governor McAuliffe. "Supporting existing businesses of all sizes is critical to our mission to diversify and build the new Virginia economy, and we thank Chemres for reinvesting in the Commonwealth."
Founded in 1994, Chemres is a global supplier of commodity and engineering resins. The company, headquartered in Princeton, NJ, also provides supply chain management solutions to source and deliver resins, compounds, and additives globally. As an ISO-certified company, Chemres partners with suppliers and customers to ensure reliable quality throughout the production process to delivery.
"It's exciting to see a small business like Chemres nearly double its workforce with this expansion and benefit from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program," said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. "The Commonwealth is home to over 200 plastics companies that employ more than 20,000 people, and the advanced materials sector continues to be a big economic driver for Virginia. We thank Chemres for its investment and look forward to the company's growth in Chesapeake."
"Chemres saw the opportunity to transform this unique property into a world-class, 65-acre single site plastic compounding and logistics facility unlike anywhere else on the eastern seaboard," said Paul Keimig, President of Chemres. "The strategic location and proximity to the Port of Virginia allows us to service the entire eastern seaboard and mid-west region with highly competitive transportation costs. Our site consists of extensive rail with seaport access, warehousing, and bulk and boxload trucking, differentiating us from our competitors. We have a strategic location, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and a strong workforce from the Virginia Job Investment Program and the support from Governor McAuliffe's office. All of these factors were key in making Chesapeake a real home run."
Hemant Bansal, Controller for Chemres, adds, "Now, with a recent $3 million capital upgrade, we will compound 85 million pounds annually and warehouse 75,000 square-feet of product used primarily in high-quality medical device and food packaging applications. Plans are already underway to more than double the warehousing capacity and triple the rail spots."
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership will support Chemres' new job creation through its Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). VJIP provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change to support employee training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia's commitment to enhancing job opportunities for its citizens.
"Chemres' decision to expand in Chesapeake is a welcomed investment for our community," said Steven Wright, Director, City of Chesapeake, Department of Economic Development. "Upgrading its facility and adding new skilled labor will allow Chemres to ramp up production and take the company to the next level."
"I'm proud to support the growth of Chemres as the company significantly expands its team," said Senator Lionell Spruill. "Chemres has been a valued member of Chesapeake's corporate community for over 20 years, and it is exciting to see the company reinvesting in the City and region."
"Quality assurance and control is the linchpin for sustainability of an organization's product line," said Delegate Cliff Hayes. "We're excited about this announcement and function at this location. It further solidifies that the 77th House district is open for business and expansion."
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Standard Calibrations, Inc. – Governor McAuliffe Announces 150 New Jobs in the City of Chesapeake
~ Standard Calibrations, Inc. to invest more than $508,500 to expand its engineering operation ~
RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Standard Calibrations, Inc. (SCI), a global instrumentation and controls company, will invest more than $508,500 to expand its engineering operation in the City of Chesapeake. SCI is experiencing rapid business growth due to its work globally with high-profile data centers, such as those found in social media, software, financial, government, and other related industries. The expansion will create 150 new jobs.
"Helping small businesses like Standard Calibrations thrive and reinvest in the commonwealth is key to our mission to diversify and build the new Virginia economy," said Governor McAuliffe. "SCI has built an impressive customer base, including the U.S. Department of Defense, in addition to a number of commercial and industrial sectors. We are proud to support the expansion of SCI, a SWaM-certified company that has spent more than 25 years in the City of Chesapeake and Virginia."
Founded in 1989, Standard Calibrations, Inc. has evolved into a leader in the industry of sensor and instrumentation calibration, repair, and configuration with an outstanding reputation for quality and safety. The company's offerings include valves, instrumentation, test and measurement equipment, calibration/start-up services (ISO 17025-Accredited), critical environmental system configuration, engineering design, instrumentation qualification testing, and installation services. With over 40,000 square feet of laboratories, clean rooms, and industrial fabrication areas, SCI is prepared to handle any project large or small. SCI has offices in Virginia and California dedicated to meeting customer needs around the world.
"Virginia is home to several of the nation's leading engineering programs, providing a fertile environment for Standard Calibrations to expand and skilled talent to support its growth," said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. "Our existing businesses play a critical role in Virginia's economic vitality, and it is exciting that the company's growth is spurred by one of our top economic drivers—data centers. We congratulate SCI on its success in the City of Chesapeake and 150 new, high-quality jobs for Virginians."
"I am excited that Standard Calibrations has chosen to expand its workforce and technology footprint in the City of Chesapeake," said Secretary of Technology Karen Jackson. "Hampton Roads, and the commonwealth as a whole, are experiencing strong technology company growth and Standard Calibrations has created a niche for itself that will not only support future growth in key industries such as data centers, but also position the company for long-term success."
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership will support Standard Calibrations' new job creation through its Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). VJIP provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change to support employee training activities. As a business incentive supporting economic development, VJIP reduces the human resource costs of new and expanding companies. VJIP is state-funded, demonstrating Virginia's commitment to enhancing job opportunities for its citizens.
"Virginia has been home to SCI since its inception in 1989 due to the vast opportunities from the maritime, Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies in the area, which has historically been the core of our business," said President of Standard Calibrations, Inc. Floyd Cross. "In recent years the focus has been on industrial applications, which includes data centers. SCI is strategically located in Virginia to service customers not only globally, but also domestically, as the U.S. possesses the largest concentration of data centers in the world."
"Standard Calibrations' hard work has paid off as the company has strategically diversified its operations from solely relying on the defense sector to commercial enterprises in the fast-paced data center sector," said Steven C. Wright, Director, City of Chesapeake, Department of Economic Development. "Standard Calibrations' ability to earn the trust of high profile data centers and other global leaders in this growing industry is no small feat. We're proud of Standard Calibrations accomplishments and look forward to their continued longevity as they grow their future workforce."
"Standard Calibrations is a great example of the success small businesses can achieve in Chesapeake," said Senator Lionell Spruill. "I am thrilled to see the company growing its employment, as these 21st-century jobs are critical to a healthy economy. I am proud to have SWaM-certified Standard Calibrations in my district, and stand ready to support the company's future growth."
"The 78th House District has benefitted from having Standard Calibrations, Inc. as a member in its community, and looks forward to its expansion and the creation of 150 additional jobs," said Delegate Jay Leftwich. "Private industry is the backbone of our economy and paves the way for prosperity and smart growth within the City of Chesapeake. I look forward to working with Standard Calibrations as a community partner and growing its business."
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Next meeting we will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items to benefit local families in need. Please give what you can.
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Former Minnesota Vikings punter Mitch Berger is trying to fight his way back into the NFL, and reports say that he may be doing it with the Vikings biggest rival – the Green Bay Packers. PackersNews.com is reporting that Berger, who is a two time Pro Bowl selection, planned to talk to a few teams, with Green Bay being at the top of the list.
Berger did not punt at all last season, as he was trying to recover from a pelvic injury. He was waived by the Saints this past offseason. The majority of his 13-year career he was in purple up in Minnesota, where he punted in the confines of the HHH Dome for the Vikings. He has a career gross average of 43.7 and net of 38.6.
Jon Ryan was the Packers punter a season ago, and he ranked 9th in the NFL in gross punting average at 44.5 yards per punt. He was on the lower end though, 26th in net average at 35.7 yards per kick. His hang times were his issues, and Packers coach Mike McCarthy has already stated he wants to see more out of the teams kickers this year.
As for Berger, he feels that he is ready to go and can still get the job done. "I just turned 35 years old," Berger said. "But I'm as healthy as I've ever been. I know I can still kick in the league." He may have his chance with the cheeseheads in Green Bay, or if not there, he'll look to land somewhere booming balls for an NFL team in 2007.


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using Microsoft.Build.Framework;

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        public ITaskHost HostObject { get; set; }

        public bool Execute()
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A few of my recent posts have been heavy so I thought I'd lighten things up and share something warm and fuzzy. Though I wrote this poem seven years ago, long before we met, posting it now was inspired by a most amazing conversation I had today with my infinitely wonderful and dear friend C.
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Biography—An essence of C.T.K
A Life in pursuit of Knowledge
Cadambur Tiruvenkatachari Krishnamachari was born on 5th June, 1909 in Tiruvellore, South India. He was the third son of Tiruvenkatachari and Padmammal. He had two older brothers - Rajagopal and Venugopal – who were both luminaries in their own right. They all had one young sister - Kamala. Tiruvenkatachari was the Deputy Collector in the Madras Presidency region and was mainly posted in the Telugu speaking regions of India. This unique circumstance lead to Krishnamachari knowing to read and write Telugu and not Tamil - his native mother tongue. Tiruvenkatachari was awarded the Rao-Bahadur Medal and title in his later years as recognition for his service as a Deputy Collector.
CTK and his family lived in Triplicane on Big Street and all of them studied in Hindu Higher secondary school. He did his intermediate schooling in Presidency College. His genius showed promise when he won the Star distinction for English. His intellect and enquiring mind had questions even at that young age. One day he met a sanyasi attached to the Ramakrishna Mission on the Marina beach in Madras. Seizing the opportunity to question someone on philosophical matters, he conversed with him awhile. The yogi patiently attempted to answer him and invited him to visit the local Ramakrishna mission to continue the conversation. CTK followed up on the offer and spent an austere two years of his life - questioning and seeking answers. This encounter and subsequent years lead him to study philosophy and charge headlong into his life long quest with energy and passion.
Following the two years in the intermediate college, he got his BA (Honors) from Madras Christian College and distinguished himself by also winning the Samuel Sathyanathan Gold medal. He then started his lifelong quest to teach and encourage questioning minds at American College as a tutor and later became a lecturer there. When opportunity came up for him to join MCC as an assistant professor in 1940, he took it for many reasons - one among them to be closer to his brother Rajagopal who was teaching in the mathematics department there. His other brother Venugopal had chosen to go into the public service and would later on become a member in the distinguished board chairing the Indian Railways.
In keeping with the age of enquiry, CTK was interested in all matters spiritual and studied parapsychology, psychoanalysis and conducted many a séance at home with his family members. As he was busy and involved in his academic interests, he remained unmarried for a while. He was 40 by the time he felt he was ready and contrary to his westernized outlook, he married Mythili Lakshminarasimha Iyengar through an arranged match. Even his own family had misgivings about him marrying a 25 year old girl from a traditional family but typical to his personality, he not only made the marriage work, but together they made it a brilliant icon for arranged marriages by celebrating 43 years of happy and contented married life. They had one daughter - Nirmala who distinguished herself academically and proved her mettle as her father's daughter.
Mythili passed away in Jan, 1992. Although in good health, CTK passed away within a year. A well respected academic and a world renowned intellect he might have been, but at the end losing his wife was still the crippling blow that swept him away barely a year later in Jan, 1993.
Towards the end of 1952 he started to work on his doctoral thesis - 'On some spatial representations of time and their significance for problem of precognition'. An amateur typist, he typed the entire thesis with his two fingers on his own typewriter. His supervisor was Professor Parthasarathy (Major) and in 1953, his thesis was sent to a board of three judges that included Sir Karl Popper at University of London - as in the manner of those days - to be judged. He was awarded his PhD with top honors (as expected) and at the same time the University allowed him to convert his BA (Honors) degree to be an MA degree.
By 1958, he had quickly gone up the hierarchy at the Philosophy department and became the Head of the Department of Philosophy and moved into a bigger bungalow inside the college campus. From then to his retirement in 1969, the family lived at Staff Bungalow 15 (behind Bishop Heber Hall) on the Madras Christian College Campus at Tambaram. Following his retirement, he continued as a UGC professor until 1972. He also was the acting head of the department of Philosophy until 1971. Following his retirement, the family moved to a home - which they called 'The Cloister' - that was outside to the college campus. Both Krishnamachari and Mythili continued to live there until the end of their lives.
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Why amOseeds chose Cubyn to support its growth?
By Marion
AmOseeds is a French super-food brand base in Franche-Comté (France). The brand was designed to be ethical and working with the right partners has always been part of their concerns, that's why logistics management matters to them. The brand celebrates its first year of existence and since the beginning, they have been growing steadily. After working with several 3PL companies, they started working with Cubyn and now have the feeling they have found the right partner to keep on growing and to guarantee utmost satisfaction to their customers.
We met Loïc Dibon, CEO and founder.
Before Cubyn: non-centralized logistics and quality issues
AmOseeds was born by the end of 2019. From the very start of the adventure, the business was successful and it quickly became necessary to outsource the logistics part in order to be able to manage a significant number of orders while ensuring client satisfaction. This is all the more important in amOseeds' case, as their products are sold on their own website as well as on several marketplaces. Having multiple sales channels obviously allows e-merchant to sell more, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Nonetheless, amOseeds quite naturally turned to marketplace fulfilment such as Cdiscount Fulfillment or Amazon FBA.
Quickly enough though, the limits of such logistics solutions started to appear: stock in several locations, limited shipping volumes with each partner which necessarily limits potential discounts, several commercial relationships to manage etc. The idea was thus to emancipate from marketplaces fulfillment services and to benefit from centralized logistics to increase efficiency.
Moreover, Loïc found out that the quality of service was not as good as it hoped while working with his previous partners: delays and non-delivered parcels were quite common and implied to manage disputes and litigations with numerous interlocutors (marketplaces logistics services, carriers etc.)
Those poor delivery performances were not representative of amOseeds brand image and standards. Given the development of the brand since the launch in 2019, changing logistics management became a real stake after a few months, in order to support the business' growth.
Loïc hence started to enquire about the several logistics solutions and got in touch with a lot of 3PL providers in order to compare what they have to offer. He had specific criteria in mind:
Cost-efficency : the brand wants to offer attractive prices to their customers but super-foods are quite heavy products, hence making it important to have a powerful logistics.
Top-notch quality of service and various delivery methods: 45% of amOseeds' shipments were pick-up point deliveries. Being able to keep on offering this delivery method to their customers was thus a major issue to shift from their current logistics organisation.
Powerful integration and a clear interface to avoid a time-consuming management.
Implementation of Cubyn: a smooth and quick transition
Among all the logistics partners contacted initially, Cubyn is the one that most attracted their attention and in less than a week, the partnership was set-up. Loïc remembers that the transition was very quick and simple: when collaboration was initiated, a dozen pallets were shipped to the warehouse and all the products were put in stock in 24 hours, without any error. The first parcels were sent the day after that.
Loïc particularly values this aspect of the service and keeps on experiencing it for each replenishment:
It guarantees some security when it comes to inventory management: we ship a box or a pallet and the day after that, we are certain that all the items are in stock.
The tech and integration matters, which were one of amOseeds criteria, are also a major differentiating factor: the Shopify plug-in is easy to set up and does not necessitate any development nor external application, which made the implementation of the service even easier. "This is a big added bonus", Loïc says.
A better quality of service and lower bills
After several months of use, Loïc observes a substantial increase in terms quality of service, which was the whole point of his logistics shift: delivery SLA's are now reached and shipments are quick with almost no delivery failures.
Yet, this quality improvement is not accompanied by a price increase. It is quite the contrary: in the very first days of using the service, Loïc already noted a saving of about €1 per parcel shipped, which is anything but insignificant when you ship several thousands of orders per month.
Pricing is clear and transparent - there is no additional cost for the plug-in set-up or the display of the pick-up points map for instance, which was the case with other 3PL companies. Moreover, the pricing automatically evolves based on the volume shipped: there's no need for Loïc to contact his Account Manager to negotiate better rates, as the discounts are automatically calculated at the end of each month depending on the actual number of orders shipped. Since the beginning of the collaboration, amOseeds already benefited from a greater discount, which makes the bill even lower.
Billing information can be checked easily on Loïc's Shipper App - which he finds very intuitive and clear - as well as his real-time inventory, parcel tracking and tickets managing for any issues or delivery failure. Customer Service management was also an aspect that needed to be improved according to Loïc regarding his previous experiences with logistics partners: with Cubyn, litigation management can be done directly on his personal interface, with a ticket system that leads to a quick resolution. This is a big added plus for Loïc, who appreciates the responsiveness of the Customer Service.
A long-term collaboration that makes amOseeds confident in their growth
AmOseeds can now count on a growth partner for the future. According to Loïc, they probably could have reached this shipping volume with another logistics partner, but they would have had more difficulties keeping on growing exponentially after that and would have been forced to restrain their ambitions.
Shipping volumes should moreover double in 2021 and it would have been hard to keep on scaling their business with their previous logistics partner. Today, Loïc sees a bright future for amOseed's: he knows he has a solid logistics organisation thanks to Cubyn and can now focus on developing the product range and growing the business.
More than a simple business deal, what Cubyn and amOseeds have developed is a collaboration: Loïc is confident in the fact that Cubyn will support its growth and he appreciates the transparency and visibility he has on the company's next projects and further developments. He identifies in the values and culture of his logistics partner:
Cubyn is a tech company that is always improving, it is a human-sized organisation where things are permanently questioned and challenged.
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Cubyn introduces a very competitive pricing for its early adopters in Spain
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Cubyn is committing to greener logistics: discover our environmental pledges
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Decision on trawlers is 'worrying'
By Southern Star Team
'This is a really worrying and disappointing decision' – Holly Cairns TD. Photo: Anne Marie Cronin
A DECISION of the Court of Appeal to allow large trawlers fish in inshore waters is deeply disappointing and hugely worrying, according to Social Democrats fisheries spokesperson Holly Cairns.
A Department of the Marine policy directive, which banned large trawlers of over 18m from fishing inside a six nautical mile zone, was overturned by the High Court in October 2020, due to a breach of fair procedures in the consultation process.
Minister Charlie McConalogue had appealed that decision and a stay on the ruling was granted in March. However, this has now been lifted in advance of the judgment of the court being delivered.
The court's decision means that large trawlers can resume trawling with immediate effect and no longer require an authorisation to fish for sprat inside six nautical miles.
Deputy Cairns said: 'This is a really worrying and disappointing development. We are still awaiting the court's final ruling on the ban, but it's clear that this development will have an immediate negative impact on the ecosystem of our coast. The ban on trawling by vessels over 18m in coastal waters is designed to ensure sustainable fishing and to protect the livelihoods of small scale and island fishers who rely on inshore fishing.'
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group also voiced their disappointment at the decision. 'When are we going to get it? Look after the forage fish for the benefit of all: whales, dolphins, seabirds and fishers! We are heading for desperate times,' the group Tweeted.
Birdwatch Ireland also said it was 'deeply concerned' at the decision and fears that overfishing of sprat will again occur this winter because of the ruling. 'European sprat is a critically important species, linking plankton and top predators including seabirds and marine mammals. Sprat are also an important forage fish species for fish species like herring,' it added.
Deputy Cairns added: 'There is a real risk that if the Court of Appeal's final decision is against the ban, then the whole process will have to start over again and years of progress will be lost. I hope the Minister has a contingency plan in place.'
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Q: Create excel sheets based on values in a column using VBA First of all I would like to say I'm a complete beginner with VBA.
I have an Excel spreadsheet with a column which at times will have different values.Sometimes there might be 2 entries, sometimes, 7, sometimes 11, sometimes 25 etc.

Levers

Lever 1

Lever 2

Lever 3

Lever 4

I am trying to write a VBA script that will create a number of new sheets, based on how many queries are in the column.
For example, for "Lever 1", I would expect the script to create a new sheet named "Lever 1" with a very specific formatting which you can see in the code below. Aside from these sheets, I would like to create 6 additional sheets for each "Lever" with no specific formatting, titled:
"Lever1Query1",
"Lever1Query2",
"Lever1Query3",
"Lever1Query4",
"Lever1Query5",
"Lever1Keywords"
The same should happen for all the other items in that column, i.e.
"Lever2Query1"
"Lever2Query2" and so on
So far I managed to create the sheets with the names from the column and the formatting I want, but I am struggling to find a way to create the 6 additional sheets for each item in the column.
My code is below:
Sub AddSheets()
'Create new sheets
    Dim xRg As Excel.Range
    Dim wSh As Excel.Worksheet
    Dim wBk As Excel.Workbook
    Dim LastRow As Integer
    Set wSh = ActiveSheet
    Set wBk = ActiveWorkbook
    LastRow = Sheets("I. Search Library").Cells(Rows.Count, "B").End(xlUp).Row
    Application.ScreenUpdating = False
    hdrs = Array("Supplier", "Category", "Contract ID", "Document Name", "Instance Identifier", "Similarity Score 1", "Extracted Clause 1", "Similarity Score 2", "Extracted Clause 2", "Similarity Score 3", "Extracted Clause 3", "Similarity Score 4", "Extracted Clause 4", "Similarity Score 5", "Extracted Clause 5", "Semantic Indicator", "Keyword 1", "Keyword 2", "Keyword 3", "Keyword 4", "Keyword 5", "Keyword Compliance Indicator", "Lever Score")
    For Each xRg In wSh.Range("B6:B" & LastRow)
        With wBk
            .Sheets.Add after:=.Sheets(.Sheets.Count)
            On Error Resume Next
            ActiveSheet.Name = xRg.Value

            'create table and name columns
            Set ListObj = ActiveSheet.ListObjects.Add(xlSrcRange, Range("B3:B4"), , xlYes)
            With ListObj
                .ListColumns(1).Name = hdrs(0)
                .ShowTableStyleColumnStripes = False
                .ShowTableStyleRowStripes = False
                For h = 1 To UBound(hdrs)
                    .ListColumns.Add
                    .ListColumns(.ListColumns.Count).Name = hdrs(h)
                Next h
            End With

            'Format Table Header
            With ListObj.HeaderRowRange
                .Interior.Color = RGB(153, 0, 0)
                .VerticalAlignment = xlVAlignCenter
                .WrapText = True
                .BorderAround _
                 Weight:=xlThick, Color:=RGB(0, 0, 0), LineStyle:=xlContinuous
            End With

            'Instance Identifier Formula
            ActiveSheet.Range("F4:F10000").Formula = "=COUNTIF($E$4:E4,E4)"

            'Format Table Body
            With ListObj.DataBodyRange
                .Interior.Color = RGB(255, 255, 255)
                .WrapText = True
                .Rows.AutoFit
                'Format Column Widths
                .Columns(4).ColumnWidth = 43
                .Columns(5).ColumnWidth = 10.3
                .Columns(6).ColumnWidth = 11
                .Columns(7).ColumnWidth = 45
                .Columns(8).ColumnWidth = 11
                .Columns(9).ColumnWidth = 45
                .Columns(10).ColumnWidth = 11
                .Columns(11).ColumnWidth = 45
                .Columns(12).ColumnWidth = 11
                .Columns(13).ColumnWidth = 45
                .Columns(14).ColumnWidth = 11
                .Columns(15).ColumnWidth = 45
                .Columns(16).ColumnWidth = 10.3
                .Columns(17).ColumnWidth = 9.67
                .Columns(18).ColumnWidth = 9.67
                .Columns(19).ColumnWidth = 9.67
                .Columns(20).ColumnWidth = 9.67
                .Columns(21).ColumnWidth = 9.67
                .Columns(22).ColumnWidth = 12.9
                .Columns(23).ColumnWidth = 8.15
                'Format Number Formats
                .Columns(6).Style = "Percent"
                .VerticalAlignment = xlVAlignCenter
                .Borders.LineStyle = xlDot
                .BorderAround _
                 Weight:=xlThick, Color:=RGB(0, 0, 0), LineStyle:=xlContinuous
            End With

            'Group Search Columns
            'Group Column 2-5
            ActiveSheet.Columns("I:P").Group
            'Group Column 3-5
            ActiveSheet.Columns("K:P").Group
            'Group Column 4-5
            ActiveSheet.Columns("M:P").Group
            'Group Column 5
            ActiveSheet.Columns("O:P").Group

            If Err.Number = 1004 Then
              Debug.Print xRg.Value & " already used as a sheet name"
            End If
            On Error GoTo 0
        End With

    Next xRg
    Application.ScreenUpdating = True

End Sub

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

A: Add a loop at the end before Next xRg
    Dim v
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                        "Query4", "Query5", "Keywords")
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        ActiveSheet.Name = xRg.Value & v
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Westmead Hospital infection control expert farewells western Sydney
05 Oct, 2021, 4:29 pm 06 Oct, 2021, 2:39 pm Taylah Massingham
In her nine years as a clinical nurse consultant, Beth White never could have imagined working on the frontline of a global pandemic – especially in the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team.
Beth began working at Westmead Hospital in July 2019 and has played an instrumental role in keeping the people of western Sydney safe from infectious diseases.
During this time, Beth has been involved with multiple projects, including developing the infection control advice for the Westmead Health Precinct, during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping establish vaccination centres in western Sydney.
"COVID will hopefully be an experience I don't have to repeat in my career, but in saying that, it showed me a lot about human nature and was an extremely rewarding experience," Beth reflected.
"I wanted staff to feel safe with the personal protective equipment that was given to them.
"Delta was a whole new ball game. We went back to the drawing board and had to reassess everything we thought we knew. I was extremely grateful for the support of the executive team and infectious diseases team."
Beth farewelled Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) last week for another role in health.
"Throughout the whole hospital, there is so much respect. Everyone from the doctors to the nurses, cleaners to the executive, all work so well in supporting each other and making it a great working environment," she said.
"As a female in the industry, I have loved to work under and alongside some great female role models – Dr Nicky Gilroy, Kate Hackett, Jenelle Matic, and everyone else in the team are such fantastic role models from young women working their way up in the healthcare system. I am proud to have stood alongside them."
Westmead Hospital general manager Jenelle Matic commended Beth for her hard work and dedication with keeping staff and patients safe and well-informed.
"Beth has played a pivotal role in the hospital, particularly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," Jenelle said.
"I wish her all the best in her new role and thank her for her ongoing commitment and care she has provided to the staff and communities of western Sydney."
Beth reflected that her time at Westmead Hospital has been challenging, fascinating, rewarding and everything in between.
"The IPAC team, general services, educators, infectious disease, executive and managers have all worked tirelessly to manage infection control for people within the hospital and the local community
"I felt privileged to be part of the Clinical Expert Advisory Group, where I was one of the few nurses involved," Beth said.
"All in all, I am going to miss Westmead Hospital dearly. My time here has shaped my career and made me the nurse I am today. I am walking away feeling like I have made a difference, and that is something I am proud of."
Good luck Beth with your new challenges – we will miss you and thank you for all you have done for western Sydney, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HomeEatBest of MontrealMontreal's La Poutine Week 2017 Is Finally Here!
Montreal's La Poutine Week 2017 Is Finally Here!
Come one! Come all! To Quebec's number one culinary attraction! La Poutine Week has now toured the world and is on its fifth year back in Quebec. It has us all ready and willing to drive from restaurant to restaurant enjoying everyone's favorite cheat meal: poutine. La Poutine Week starts on Wednesday February 1st and ends the 7th and this year they are expanding outside of just Montreal and Quebec City.
50 restaurants will be participating in the Montreal area while more than 100 will be creating original poutines across Quebec. Never before have we had the opportunity to eat so much delicious poutine in such a quick amount of time.
Before we dive into the countless poutine standouts which have been announced, there is another new addition to this year's iteration of La Poutine Week. Foodora, the Uber of food, has sponsored La Poutine Week.
That means that finally, our dream can come true: all the poutines found around the city can finally come to us! Furthermore, they are offering new clients $10 off with the promo code POUTINE. Enough said: where is our poutine?!
Among the amazing sounding poutines coming soon, none sounds as interesting as Chez Chose's La Pecheresse. It includes seal tataki, smoked char, shrimp, and the staple fries and cheese curds topped by a béchamel sauce and jalapeños. Aside from the fact that this is a pretty unique opportunity to try seal in any form, that poutine sounds like some intense seafood goodness.
On the other hand, if you're looking for more Southern Comfort, then perhaps Pub BreWskey has what you are looking for with its La Big Easy. It is a Yukon Gold / sweet potato mix of fries with buttermilk fried chicken, smoked corn, cheese curds, Fresno peppers, and pickled tomatoes all covered in sour cream, beef stock, and beer sauce. As if that wasn't enough of a heart-attack on a plate, it comes with house jalapeño cornbread. If New Orleans and Quebec had a baby that took the best of both worlds, it would probably look something like this. We are all in!
Obviously, with more than 50 restaurants in Montreal, describing them all would be beyond us. We would inevitably run out of words for "I want this now please." So instead, we will leave it to you to go out and discover the wonders of La Poutine Week on your own. They are all conveniently listed on La Poutine Week's website for your browsing pleasure! Make a day of it and draw out a map of your poutine exploration as you discover Montreal's 375th activities for its anniversary!
Most of all, remember to vote on your favourites too! It's how they know you care. About poutine. Which we all do. Very much! Vive le Québec!


This page features two calendar styles for the half-sized binder. I included an additional file for each calendar style that prints a matching rule that could be printed on the back of the calendar.
A Split Ruled Calendar Spread - The year is spread over two pages. This style is a spread and should have a different file, a non-dated file, printed on the back of the paper.
A Full Year Calendar - The year is displayed on one side of the printed paper and a rule is on the other side of the printed paper. This calendar is available in both a left and right location.
The calendars on this page are designed to print on a full-sized sheet of printer paper. After printing, usually on both sides of the paper, fold the paper in half and cut it on the fold line. The result is a calendar that will fit into a personal sized (desk-size, half-size) planner binder that uses paper measuring 5.5" X 8.5". One sheet of printer paper that is printed on both sides yields 4 pages (2 leaves) for the half-sized binder.
See the image to the left to get an idea of how the calendars would be displayed in your planner. When the half-sized files are printed back to back the left side of the printed paper is the back. The right side are the top. Another way to understand this is by mentally numbering the pages. When the pages are cut and assembled and numbered, the right sides are the odd numbers and the left sides are the even numbers.
The files on this page are supposed to print in "Landscape" and there is a small chance that your printer will not automatically print the file in landscape. If this is the case, go to your printer's settings and find the page orientation and check "Landscape."
The Ruled Split year calendars feature one-half year on one finished page and the other half of the year is on the second finished page. Each half-year includes a ruled area to the right of the months. The rule is narrow - approximately 5/32" or 4mm. This calendar can be used to keep up with things such as birthdays, important dates, medical information, etcetera.
This file is designed to be used as a spread. Print a different file on the back of the calendar before cutting. The matching rule is included for this purpose, but you can select a different file to print on the back.
The Calendar on the Left side and Right side are both here so you can choose how you want a calendar displayed. The rule on this style is approximately just under 1/4" (7/32" or 5.5mm). A Tip below describes how to print these calendars in such as way that the calendars are back to back.
Matching Ruled Paper - "Light Rule"
The rule is approximately just under 1/4" (7/32" or 5.5mm) and is light gray.
For a darker gray line with the same rule size, see Paper.
Choose a year from the Right-Side list and Print it. The calendar will be "page 1."
Remove the paper and carefully reload it in your printer so that the back of the paper prints next. Make sure the long side of the paper (the calendar top) stays on the same side when reloading the paper.
Choose a year from the Left-Side list and print it on the back of the previously printed paper which you reloaded in step 2. The calendar will be "page 2."
Fold the paper and cut it in half. If everything went well, you should have a page with back to back calendars and a page with back to back ruled paper.
The calendars are updated yearly on January 1st. The years available will typically be this year and next year. Sometimes last year will also be available. If you need more years than what is on this page, either subscribe to YoungMinds or purchase the YoungMinds CD-ROM.
Spread- A spread is a finished pair of facing pages. The spread is viewed at the same time with one page on the left and one page on the right.
If I suggest that you print a different file on the back, that means to print an entirely different file on the back - the "Matching Rule" is one example of a file to print on the back of a "spread."


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Wisconsin's hastily arranged wolf hunting and trapping season ended with many more killed than quota
Paul A. Smith
Despite a hurried closure to the 2021 Wisconsin gray wolf harvest season, state-licensed hunters and trappers killed 53% more wolves than allotted, according to Department of Natural Resources data.
And the number is likely to climb as more registrations are received over the next 24 hours.
As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, 182 wolves were registered, 63 animals above the harvest quota of 119.
Although the season officially ended Wednesday, additional wolves are expected to be registered before the 3 p.m. Thursday deadline.
The kills have surpassed the goals established by the DNR in each of the six wolf management units.
As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, hunters and trappers had killed 37 wolves in Zone 1 (quota was 31), 40 in Zone 2 (18), 30 in Zone 3 (20), 7 in Zone 4 (6), 28 in Zone 5 (27) and 40 in Zone 6 (17).
The hastily arranged season can be traced to Jan. 4, when the wolf was removed from protections of the federal Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The delisting allowed state officials to once again manage wolves, including by lethal means such as depredation control and hunting and trapping seasons.
The DNR planned to begin the next wolf season in November this year; the Natural Resources Board, which sets policy for the agency, agreed in a 4-3 vote at its Jan. 22 meeting.
But a lawsuit forced the DNR to hold it by the end of February.
RELATED:With a change in status and legal challenges, the DNR needs to take action on wolf issues
SMITH:Illegal wolf killings smear image of hunting
The legal action was brought by the Wisconsin Institute of Law & Liberty on behalf of Hunter Nation, a Kansas-based hunter advocacy group. Luke Hilgemann, president of Hunter Nation, is a Wisconsin resident.
A Jefferson County judge ruled Feb. 11 the DNR had "overlooked its plain duty" to hold a wolf season this winter and ordered it to implement a season as specified in state statute.
According to Wisconsin law, the DNR "shall establish a single annual open season for both hunting and trapping wolves that begins on the first Saturday in November of each year and ends on the last day of February of the following year" when the species is not listed on the federal or state list of endangered and threatened species.
An attempted appeal of the decision by the DNR was denied Feb. 19 by the Milwaukee Court of Appeals.
The Natural Resources Board convened a special meeting Feb. 15 and approved a statewide quota of 200 wolves. That number was reduced to 119 when Native American tribes declared their portion of the quota in the ceded territory, approximately the northern one-third of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin held wolf hunting and trapping seasons in the last period of state control over the species, killing 117 wolves in 2012, 257 in 2013 and 154 in 2014 before a federal judge's ruling returned wolves to federal Endangered Species Act protections.
It took hunters and trappers about two months in each of those seasons to fill the quotas.
This month's season is the first held during the wolf breeding season. Wolf advocates are concerned the season will disrupt wolf packs and kill pregnant females. It's unknown what effect it will have on the DNR's annual wolf tracking and population survey, also held at this time.
The DNR estimated Wisconsin had 1,195 wolves in 256 packs in late winter 2020, both modern-era highs.
Hunting and trapping conditions were reported to be good this week, including fresh snowfall in many areas.
Although wolf hunting has relatively little tradition in Wisconsin, interest was high: the DNR sold 27,151 wolf harvest applications. The 2,380 winners (20 times the kill goal of 119) were drawn Sunday.
The DNR rules allowed hunters to use dogs to pursue wolves, to use bait and to hunt at night. Trappers could use foot-hold traps or cable restraints.
Hunters and trappers are required to report their kills, but have 24 hours to do so from the time of the kill.
As the zones closed Wednesday and the quotas were surpassed, the DNR issued a statement by email and social media warning against continued wolf hunting and trapping. The violation carries a forfeiture of $303.30.
The agency did not release details Wednesday such as method of take of successful hunters, sex and age of killed wolves or whether any citations had been issued.


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Queen visits Tal Al Rumman Women's Cooperative in Al Balqa'
AMMAN wins Bloomberg Philanthropies global mayors challenge
Al Balqa Applied University concludes training on wastewater treatment techniques
Home View Points
Building a better future for Jordan's youth
BY Amer Al Sabaileh
The main challenge that Jordan faces today is how to reengage its youth, so they feel part of this country, making them protagonists of change and development rather than antagonists of society. While there have been some attempts to address this ongoing problem, it is highly unlikely to resolve if the same people continue with the same approach, narratives and lack of vision that currently dominates the political scene.
In fact, one of the critical underlying drivers of the issue is the political isolation felt amongst the youth in Jordan. Young Jordanians need to be more involved in the political process and break the exclusivity of control amongst the few in power. Over recent years, education levels have risen which has resulted in engagement with political issues and movements amongst the youth in Jordan. Now, they have developed and learned and are seeking freedom of expression, liberty, respect for a diversity of political visions. We must find a way to respect these ideas to prevent a negative atmosphere from dominating the political scene and avoiding a new chapter of turmoil from demonstrations and perhaps clashes with institutions.
Internal problems must be dealt with locally, Jordan's economic problems need to be tackled through a progressive vision that takes into consideration the dramatic change and development within Jordanian society. While ambitious long-term projects might not have a quick impact, they are critical to create a sense that change is coming and will persist. At the moment, there is a distinct lack of development strategies or any serious socioeconomic plan to address these issues. People need more than the same old rhetoric and while there are no easy solutions in the short term, we must start now.
Other challenges also be tackled seriously, this first is the growing consensus that Jordan's institutions require horizontal change to make the changes that will reinvigorate the state and provide hope for a better future amongst the population. Another challenge is to address the mushrooming of power that has increasingly been centralised and behind the veil. Jordan's institutions must be strengthened and subject to accountability and transparency, which will also improve the perceptions of the executive and the legislature.
Finally, change will be difficult to achieve without a role for the "national bourgeoisie". The role this class could play in such critical times cannot be underestimated. Efforts to plug the gaps, or even make up for an absence of clear public policy to provide solutions for serious social problems are needed, especially given the declining aid and development programmes in Jordan from allies and Western countries.
A national bourgeoisie could promote and launch cultural and economic development projects to balance the failure of other socio-economic processes. There is a national responsibility for those who can intervene in a society that is missing a comprehensive vision of development and needs pragmatism and action. In addition to economic development, it will build social solidarity and a connection between citizens, a bond that is also necessary to face the challenges of today and into the future.


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Q: How to block user from going back when login screens appears, not killing the activity (Firebase Authentification) I have designed a Splash Screen with its own independent activity (Splash Activity):
class SplachActivity:AppCompatActivity() {
override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
    setTheme(R.style.AppTheme)
    val user = FirebaseAuth.getInstance().currentUser
    if (user != null)
    {
        AuthUI.getInstance().signOut(this)
        val startIntent = Intent(this,MainActivity::class.java)
        startIntent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TASK or Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK or Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP)
        startActivity(startIntent)
        finish()
    }
    else
    {
        val providers = arrayListOf(AuthUI.IdpConfig.EmailBuilder().build(), AuthUI.IdpConfig.GoogleBuilder().build())
        startActivityForResult(
            AuthUI.getInstance()
                .createSignInIntentBuilder()
                .setLogo(R.drawable.ic_calculate)
                .setIsSmartLockEnabled(false)
                .setAvailableProviders(providers)
                .build(),
            0)

    }
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
}

override fun onActivityResult(requestCode: Int, resultCode: Int, data: Intent?) {
    super.onActivityResult(requestCode, resultCode, data)
    if(requestCode == 0)
    {
        val response = IdpResponse.fromResultIntent(data)
        if(resultCode == Activity.RESULT_OK)
        {

            val startIntent = Intent(this,MainActivity::class.java)
            startIntent.setFlags(Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TASK or Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_NEW_TASK or Intent.FLAG_ACTIVITY_CLEAR_TOP)
            startActivity(startIntent)
            finish()
        }
        else
        {
            if (response != null) {
                Log.e("LogIn Error","${response.error?.errorCode}")
            }
        }
    }
}

As you can see, this splash screen, while acting as a launcher, also acts as an activity that will bring user to login screen if the user is not signed in.
However, I am trying to prevent user from coming back to this activity (By pressing the back button because this activity has no layout). I tried the following:
        <activity android:name=".SplachActivity"
        android:theme="@style/AppTheme" android:noHistory="true" android:excludeFromRecents="true">
    </activity>

But by doing this, the activity will be killed after navigating away, which results in onActivityResult() is never being called.
So I am not sure what I can do to not kill the activity but still prevent the user to come back to this activity (During login and after login), giving that I can't change the program of authentication as it is provided by Firebase.
Thanks!

A: You have to disable the back button in short.
You can do it this way:
@Override
public void onBackPressed() {
    AlertDialog.Builder builder = new AlertDialog.Builder(this);

    builder.setTitle("Close Application?")
            .setMessage("Do you really want to exit?")
            .setCancelable(false)
            .setPositiveButton("Yes", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
                @Override
                public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
                    MainActivity.super.onBackPressed();
                }
            })

            .setNegativeButton("No", new DialogInterface.OnClickListener() {
                @Override
                public void onClick(DialogInterface dialog, int which) {
                    dialog.dismiss();
                }
            });

    AlertDialog alertDialog = builder.create();
    alertDialog.show();
}

Add this in your login activity. This will create an Alert Dialog instead of going back on clicking the back button just like shown below.


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Q: How to run a *.o file in Android I currently compiled  a set of source code in C in Linux and the output is a *.o file which is a object file. This supposedly does image compression. Now I want to use/test this in Android.
Is this possible? I have only tried NDK examples from the Android NDK developer side. Have not came across any reference on how this can be done.
Thanks In Advance,
Perumal

A: You don't run object code files (*.o). You would need to turn it into an executable. To do this, assuming you are using GCC you would run gcc file1.o file2.o -o executable which would convert a two file program with file1.o and file2.o into an executable called executable.

A: Object files (ending in .o) usually contain code that is incomplete. For example, if your program uses some library to print something on screen, to produce an executable, you must link your compiled code (the .o file) with the library, so that when the operating system loads the executable knows all the code that will be used. You do this linking with a linker (such as ld in Linux, or /system/bin/linker in Android). In your case, it's easier to let gcc call the linker for you, as Jalfor notes.

A: The answer is Yes. But you have to do some fair amount of work to see it running on Android.
1) If you are compiling on Linux, it means the object file or the final executable is being built for the x86 or AMD processor(Mostly). But mostly all the mobile devices have ARM processors running on their phones. So, though you have an executable you will not be able to execute it in ANdroid if it is not built for ARM Cpu. This is what android NDK does exactly.
2) So, we have to build the same code again for Android(ARM), for which we need a cross-compiler and the source code of the object files you are talking about.
3) If you have source code avilable, you can do 2 things again.

*

*To include it in JNI folder, build the shared library and then do the
stuff of calling and all.

*Build the code into an executable(Note you    need to have main
inside the code) using the android NDK and then push the executable    inside Android using
adb.

Now finally you can login and then check the result. In case anything is not clear, please do let me know. I wont mind explaining. Thanks..


Large original circa 1920s Portrush Rail Poster. You may have seen a modern remake of this poster before, but this a truly outstanding, original, full color lithograph printed by S.C. Allen & Co., Belfast & London circa 1920s. This rail poster was commissioned by Portrush in the 1920s to promote travel to the area.
Framed Dimensions: 53 1/4 x 44 1/2.
Shipping: Large Piece, Shipping could be $200-300 for domestic shipping depending on location. International buyers are recommended to obtain a shipping quote before bidding.


VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Awards 2014!
Occasional Lace Market Theatre board treader, and a Nottingham ambassador, Ade Andrews of the Robin Hood Town Tour, has made it through the shortlist of the VisitEngland Tourism Superstar Awards 2014!
Robin Hood is world reknowned as Nottinghamshire's most famous outlaw and Ade Andrews lives and breathes the character through his own creation, The Robin Hood Town Tour. Ade is passionate about Nottingham and the wider county. As well as giving tourists and locals the magical discovery they seek, he is actively involved in projects across the city.
In addition to his Robin Hood Town Tours, Ade's character, Ezekial Bone takes the lead on the Guts & Gore Tore of Nottingham and Magic Lantern Tour at the Theatre Royal. For further details visit the Ezekial Bone website.
Most importantly, vote for Ade here! Polls close on the 21st of March.