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Sooners climb into third, TU finishes 14th in Puerto Rico
February 24, 2015 Ken MacLeod 0 Comments
With a three-round total of 1-over 865, the No. 21 Oklahoma men's golf team took a share of third at the competitive Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, P.R. The three-day, 54-hole tournament was played at the 6,092-yard, par-72 River Course at the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa.
The Sooners carded a 4-under-par 284 on Tuesday, the second lowest score of the final round, against a 15-team field that featured nine times ranked within the top 50 of the latest Golfweek/Sagarin poll.
"We played a solid final round. I am proud of our effort all week, and it always feels nice to finish strong," sixth-year OU head coach Ryan Hybl said. "I saw some really good things this week, but we still have great opportunities in front of us to get better."
No. 40 Georgia claimed the team title with an 852 (-12), and No. 5 Georgia Tech finished as runner-up at 5-under par. OU tied with No. 9 Alabama for third place, while host school Purdue placed fourth with a 3-over 867. Tulsa placed 14th.
Grant Hirschman paced the Sooners, tying for seventh place out of 74 competitors with a 4-under-par 212. The freshman shot a bogey-free 69 (-3) for the final 18 holes to secure his second top-10 showing of the season.
Also finishing within the top 20 was senior Michael Gellerman, who tied for 19th with a three-round 217 (+1). The finish marks his fifth top-20 showing of the year and the 23rd of his OU career.
Sophomore Max McGreevy fired a 4-under-par 68, his season low in relation to par, in Tuesday's final round. He started the day tied for 41st place but finished in a tie for 22nd place with a total of 218 (+2). McGreevy pocketed a team-high six birdies on the day.
Senior Charlie Saxon tied for 30th with a 54-hole 220 (+4), while junior Luke Kwon tied for 36th with a 7-over 223. Saxon and Kwon posted final-round scores of 73 (+1) and 75 (+3), respectively.
Competing in the nine-player individual tournament at the Ocean Course were junior Beau Titsworth and freshman Rylee Reinertson. Reinertson tied for fourth with a 223 (+10), and Titsworth took sixth with an 11-over-par 224.
The Sooners will return to the course March 9-11 for the prestigious Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters in Las Vegas, Nev.
Tulsa's Matt Mabrey finished in seventh place, three strokes behind the individual medalists, with a final score of 4-under par 212.
On an 83-degree day with cloudy skies, Mabrey turned in his best round of the three-day tournament with a 5-under par 67. It was also the best round of the day for any of the 75 participants. The Tulsa senior shot 4-under par on the front nine with birdie putts on the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th holes. He also birdied the par-4 13th and par-5 15th holes with his only bogey of the day coming at the par-4 16th, which was his first hole of the day in the shotgun start.
As a team, Tulsa finished the final round with a score of 299 and completed the 54-hole tournament with a total score of 899.
Sebastian Smith carded a final round 78 and finished with a 13-over par 229 score to place 57th overall. Colton Staggs finished with a score of 232, followed by Matthew Marquez with a total of 233 after today's round of 76, as the pair finished in 67th and 68th place, respectively. Francisco Yanez placed 71st overall with a score of 234.
Tulsa will be back in action next at the Tiger Invitational, March 8-10, in Opelika, Alabama.
1. Georgia 280-281-291=852
2. Georgia Tech 292-274-293=859
T3. Alabama 285-297-283=865
T3. Oklahoma 291-290-284=865
5. Purdue 298-284-285=867
6. Clemson 288-290-295=873
7. Michigan 296-288-290=874
8. Virginia Tech 287-300-290=877
9. North Carolina 301-290-290=881
T10. UNC-Greenville 298-294-297=889
T10. NC State 303-299-287=889
T10. East Tennessee St. 299-293-297=889
13. Minnesota 296-301-297=894
T14. Tulsa 304-296-299=899
T14. Nebraska 296-302-301=899
Tulsa Individuals
T7. Matt Mabrey 71-74-67=212 (-4)
57. Sebastian Smith 81-70-78=229 (+13)
67. Colton Staggs 73-80-79=232 (+16)
T68. Matthew Marquez 79-78-76=233 (+17)
T71. Francisco Yanez 82-74-78=234 (+18)
Top-5 Individuals
T1. Scott Vincent, Virginia Tech 67-74-68=209 (-7)
T1. Dru Love, Alabama 71-69-69=209 (-7)
3. Billy Kennerly, Clemson 70-70-70=210 (-6)
T4. Lee McCoy, Georgia 71-68-72=211 (-5)
T4. Sepp Straka, Georgia 69-70-72=211 (-5)
OU Individuals
T7. Grant Hirschman 69-74-69=212 (-4)
T19. Michael Gellerman 72-71-74=217 (+1)
T22. Max McGreevy 76-74-68=218 (+2)
T30. Charlie Saxon 74-73-73=220 (+4)
T37. Luke Kwon 76-72-75=223 (+7)
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Introduction to Emergency Management
Edition: 6th 2017
Authors: George D. Haddow, Jane Bullock, Damon P. Coppola
Introduction to Emergency Management, Sixth Edition, not only sets the standard for excellence in the field, but has also educated a generation of emergency managers. Haddow, Bullock, and Coppola return for the sixth edition with an emphasis on climate change as a major hazard. An all-new chapter on technology will get students up-to-speed quickly on the latest advances in the field. The book is fully updated throughout with new regulations, workflows, and new case studies that will keep students current with the latest in best practices, thus preparing them for the challenges of a career in emergency management. Includes a new chapter on technology and emergency management Emphasizes…
climate change as a key hazard faced by disaster managers Covers social media as a critical tool in emergency management Fully updated, with the latest regulations and workflows Contains examples and case studies throughout Updated ancillaries keep course instruction fresh
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
George Haddow currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management at The George Washington University, Washington, DC and at the Homeland Security Studies at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. Program. Prior to joining George Washington University, Mr. Haddow worked for eight years in the Office of the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as the White House Liaison and the deputy Chief of Staff. He is a founding partner of Bullock and Haddow LLC, a disaster management consulting firm.
Jane A. Bullock has worked in emergency management for over 20 years most recently as the Chief of Staff to James Lee Witt the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In this position Ms. Bullock served as principal advisor to the Director on all Agency programmatic and administrative activities, provided advice and recommendations to the Director on policies required to carry out the mission of the agency; managed the day-to-day operations of the Agency; directed, monitored, and evaluated Agency strategic and communication processes; and oversaw administration of the Agency's resources, including the disaster relief fund. Represented the Director and the Administration…
with Congress, State and municipal governments, foreign officials, constituent groups and the media. Served as a principal spokesperson for the Agency's programs both before, during and after disasters. Chief architect of FEMA's Project Impact: Building Disaster Resistant Communities, a nationwide effort by communities and businesses to implement prevention and risk reduction programs. Principal on a project to create National Disaster Response and Mitigation system for Argentina and in six Central American and Caribbean countries. Served as part of the Clinton Administration's communications team for the Y2K issue.
Damon P. Coppola is a Systems Engineer, and a Senior Associate with Bullock and Haddow LLC, a disaster management consulting firm. He has extensive experience in disaster preparedness and planning through his work with the World Bank Group; The Institute for Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management; the US Army Corps of Engineers; and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among others. Mr. Coppola is the author of Introduction to International Disaster Management (Butterworth-Heinemann), and co-author of Introduction to Homeland Security (Butterworth-Heinemann) and Hazards Risk Management (The Federal Emergency Management Agency). He has also been published in several industry journals,…
including Disaster Prevention and Management, The Beacon, The American Society of Professional Emergency Planners Journal, and The International Association of Emergency Managers Newsletter, among others. Mr. Coppola holds an M.E.M in Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management from George Washington University.

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Correction: Monday The Other Toledo incorrectly noted June 6 as the deadline for dropping off donations for Toledo Senior Center's noted Second Time Around Sale, a Cheese Days special attraction. Deadline for donations July 6. For specifics, contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.
*Library - Pat Caldwell via email Kids - first Summer Reading Program was well-attended, 46 young patrons and readers. Getting ready for the Bake and Book Sale during Cheese Days. Debby Lee and one other author will be on hand too, signing books. Next up: The Reptile Man is slated for July 20.
New computers are in, working well. Printer bugs should be worked out shortly.
The Library seems to be getting new patrons all the time.
School is Cool, an account of early Toledo schools before the current District was in place, thanks to the efforts of Marie Oberg, will be on sale at Cheese Days, 50 cents each.
Gee Cee's Truck Stop is purchasing 50 framed photographs to display; says they would offer historical postcards onsite from Toledo's Historical Society.
Revisions to the Toledo Story include new stories & corrections, work in progress.
Sandy Brusco awarded a $500 scholarship to one student this year.
Historical Society takes the summer off. However, Don Brenner is working on a diorama of Second Street (now Ramsey Way), circa late 1950's, when the highway through Toledo was the main road N-S along the West Coast. Also working to create adult coloring books of Old Toledo, revise constitution and bylaws to assure collections are preserved, should The Historical Society disband at some future date.
Absent - report from participants revealed they "painted things, weeded things picked up trash and things." Lions Club provided lunch, another crew pressure-washed bathrooms at the city (Upward Bound, a Centralia Community College group), cleaned up trash around town assisted by the Public Works Dept.
*City of Toledo - Michelle Whitten reported recent vandalism on outside tap in Kemp Olson (City) Park, bathroom soap dispensers slated to be fixed Wednesday (yesterday). Cameras at the Boat Launch helped local law enforcement identify and stop a Winlock resident caught stealing TP from the bathrooms. Dog walkers were likewise surprised to discover they were recorded failing to pick up after their pets.
*School Garden Initiative - Brooke Acosta via email: 6 more raised beds, 20 fruit trees added, currants and grapes added to the "living fence," deer fence is needed next to protect strawberries and peas. Student garden club has scheduled (2) rotating shifts to take on watering, weeding and overall care of the Elementary School Garden through the summer. No details until September on a grant opportunity in the works for a complementary addition on this garden project.
donations from area nurseries, says Common Ground Garden Community (CGGC) is building relations with several specialty nurseries offering diverse greenery for all Toledo's many, many planters. Steamboat Alley plants are being held for installation (See Steamboat Alley report below). New - opened Facebook page, (listed on TOT Home Page), a landing spot to outline and coordinate Toledo's gardening revival. Donations from V:T and other sources have been largely in-kind. Communications regarding the Rose Garden Revitalization project at the City Park have delayed realizing the hoped-for progress originally planned for this year, efforts now to focus on the Fall planting season and Veteran's Day anticipated viits to Toledo's Wall of Honor adjacent.
To jump on board, email Gary, glenngarann@aol.com.
*Steamboat Alley - Peter builds planter boxes, lots and lots of planter boxes, from recycled pallets. In time for Cheese Days, one unnamed supporter has agreed to loan potted plants for the festival, to be returned to them afterwards. Jamie reports she plans to spend a good deal of Cheese Days "in a tent, begging for money" to fund the next phase of Steamboat Alley. $600 received already, need more donations, will be selling food at Cheese Days. Don Brenner, Toledo Historical Society, volunteered $100 to Common Ground and Steamboat Alley, courtesy of Final Vinyl Record Company, as a donation for plants. Mural project still underway for the Alley. More pallets (for crafted planters) available from Food Bank, Riverview Deli, others local sources.
Don has (pallet) nails, loads and loads of them, offered to contribute them to these efforts. Temporary seating will be offered by Rachel, other donations still arriving, recycle large timbers currently blocking vehicle access to the Alley for nautical accents. Joh Jones is working on the interpretive signs, approached Toledo Historical Society for funding these interpretive signs (Don says THS hasn't voted on it yet). Don asked: Does Steamboat Alley have a Want List?
Got a cool chain, need pulley or block and tackle (Joh has one). Joh Jones recommended The Center for Wooden Boats (in Seattle), may donate stuff. Email Jamie Cummings, jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com to get involved.
*Wine and Cheese Garden - Steve Padula, via email: Picking up this year's logo glasses Thursday. Awaiting wine pricing from one local winery, all prices forwarded to Sheila Richardson shortly.
Last year's Wine and Cheese Garden netted around $850. A challenge was issued to beat that amount this year. Beer seller to be determined later, 4 local wine sellers, no local distillery represented (due to scheduling conflict). Mac n Cheese plate including crackers and veggies, $5, with bottled water for sale. 3 local cheese sellers will be on hand, along with Dragonfly Chocolates, popular local chocolatier.
*Mt St Helens Institute Star Show promoter Peter Sonne reminded folks to enjoy the Summer On The Mountain event, just a short drive from Toledo.
*Via email, Jill Davis reports on September's fundraiser "A Walk in the Park," Design courtesy of Mike Morgan, shirt colors narrowing down to final choices. Jamie Cummings has drafted a donation letter and registration forms for the event. Premier raffle item is one of Ester Borte's famous quilts. Toledo Lioness' will also feature a quilt raffle, including selling tickets during Cheese Days. Drawing to be held following the Walk. Monies raised are earmarked for a matching $97,000 grant (in cash and in kind) to add upgrades,including an RV dump for Kemp Olson Park. For further details, email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com.
* For the third year in a row, Gallery 505 will again celebrate Toledo makers and the things they make. So far, 22 people and businesses have agreed to show their creations. The show will start on Cheese Day Friday (July 8) and will run until July 30. All items must be TOLEDO MADE by people who call Toledo their home. If you would like to be part of the show, contact Mike Morgan, mike@morganartscentre.com.
*Toledo downtown walking map - Unable to make the June meeting, Jake Morgan later submitted his plan of a flier for exploring downtown Toledo. The full-color map will be available during Cheese Days.
*Next meeting July 26, @ the MAC.
The Toledo High School Second Semester Honor Roll for the 2015-2016 school year has been announced.
Few experiments are without their ups and downs. Mine was doing today's (originally Wednesday's) Column from Weebly Mobile app on my Droid tablet. I consider you readers Toledo's Cheerleaders. Thanks to all of you who encourage these efforts.


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The Strong Hearts of Israel's City of Angels: Kiryat Malachi's Residents React to Rocket Attacks and Fatalities
by Anav Silverman / Tazpit News Agency
Memorial candles lit for Kiryat Malachi victims this evening in the apartment building where they were killed by a Gaza rocket. Photo: Anav Silverman / Tazpit News Agency.
It's Thursday evening in Kiryat Malachi and the city of nearly 21,000 residents is strangely quiet. The usually busy city center is empty of people—most of the stores and restaurants have been shut down. There are no high school students loitering around, and no elderly folks smoking hooka or drinking black coffee in the kiosks. No music blasting anywhere. Signs that indicate a recent rocket attack has occurred.
Earlier in the morning, a Gaza rocket slammed into the city, hitting an apartment building and killing three civilians fleeing for cover in the stairwell of their building.
The effects of that rocket strike on the city were felt hours later. A pregnant woman with her husband could be seen sitting outside of their apartment building, listening to the news on their car radio. "I'm not going to be able to run down three flights of stairs every time the rocket siren goes off," she explained to Tazpit News Agency. "I told my husband that we're sitting outside near the shelter for the rest of the evening."
Further down the street, Moshe Zakuto, has just arrived home after a long day of work. He and his wife, Juliet have been living in Kiryat Malachi for over 50 years. "We will never leave our home here," said Zakuto, who originally immigrated to Israel from Istanbul in 1961. "We have nowhere to go and even if leaving was an option, we wouldn't do it," he says.
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There are three generations of Zakutos living in Kiryat Malachi. Moshe and Juliet also have grandchildren who live in the city. "I came to Israel when I was 17 and I served in the army," Zakuto says proudly. "All my children have served, and so have my grandkids."
"We love this country, and we love this land," adds Juliet, originally from Fez, Morocco. "The rockets will never scare us away."
Juliet admits that she takes a very rational approach to the rocket attacks. "My kids are more worried than I am," she explains with a smile. "I know that some people get more hysterical and rightly so in response to a rocket attack. But I believe that we will get through this difficult period, and I hope– without too much trauma to people's souls."
But about four blocks away from the Zakuto's home, for the inhabitants living in the apartment building that was struck by the rocket earlier, the reality looks bleaker.
Entering the apartment building, six memorial candles can be seen lit at the bottom of the stairwell, lit in memory of the three residents who were killed trying to take cover from the rocket as the siren sounded. The victims included a 25-year old mother about to give birth, Mirah Scharf. A Chabad outreach emissary in India, Mirah left behind her husband, who was wounded by shrapnel in his head, and three young children including their four-year-old son who was also injured in the rocket attack. The two other victims were Ahron Smadja, 49, who also left behind three young children and 24-year-old Yitzchak Amsalem. In addition to the fatalities, two people were seriously injured and two infants sustained light wounds.
For neighbor Chana Spektor, a mother of three children, who only a year ago moved to Kiryat Malachi from the Ukraine with her husband, where the couple served as Chabad emissaries, the rocket attack "was shocking and terrifying."
"I could never imagine that life in Kiryat Malachi would be so dangerous," Spektor told Tazpit News Agency, still in shock. "When I saw the bleeding baby rushed to the ambulance, only then did I realize the extent of the attack."
"We heard the siren and stayed in the apartment," explained Spektor. "Our building is full of large families with children and many them came into our apartment when they heard the siren. The entire building shook and glass shattered all over."
"I can't believe this happened a week before my son's bar mitzvah," she further adds. "All the invitations that I was supposed to send out today just flew everywhere and now I can't find them."
One of the most frustrating elements of the current escalation for Spektor has been the international response. "Russia strongly condemned Israel for its defensive operation in Gaza today, but had little to say to Hamas," she said.
"We are trying to survive here," Spektor emphasizes. "But I realize that if you don't actually come to Israel and see the impact of these rockets, you can't understand our reality. That's why Putin makes those remarks."
As I make my way back down the stairs of the heavily damaged building, an elderly man leaves his apartment and walks slowly down the blood-stained stairs. He looks sadly at the memorial candles at the bottom, and whispers a few words, and then continues on to the synagogue to pray. Meanwhile, outside the apartment building, soldiers, security personnel and local Israeli press continue their activities, as tired residents in the city prepare for a long night ahead.


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Primer and Upstream Color Director Goes Big Budget For Third Film
Danny F Santos
I've been a fan of director Shane Carruth since his film Primer first came out in theaters over ten years ago. At the time there was a promotion where if you brought your ticket stub back to the theater, you could watch it again for free, because there was no way you'd understand what you watched the first time. It would be nine years until Carruth would follow up with his second film, Upstream Color, which is a much easier (but by no means easy) film to follow narratively.
Primer was filmed for only $7,000 and, while Upstream Color had a much larger budget, it was still only $50,000 (both films grossed over half a million dollars). I wondered if it would be another decade before we would get another film from the director, but it seems that the wait won't be that long, and the next film will be a larger budget affair set on the high seas.
Deadline is reporting that Carruth has signed with WME for his "nautical action adventure" film, The Modern Ocean; the agency will help him finance the larger budgeted film. He's producing the film with Lawrence Inglee, and a portion of the budget is being supplied by financier Gideon Tadmor.
Very little is known about the film other, than what he revealed to Motherboard: It has a main cast of ten characters, and another twenty or more in supporting roles.
Here's what else he revealed about The Modern Ocean to Motherboard:
…the ocean is a place where I can set a story on a world stage. The ocean is not policed in any kind of perfect way. And a lot of things happen out there that, you know, it's sort of every man for himself or every group of men for themselves.
I'm constantly interested in the politics, interactions between different personalities, different characters. That's what this boils down to: it erupts into a big action film, essentially, but the reasons why it does are the reasons the story exists. That characters are unable to get aligned is because they're all pointed in different directions, they all have slightly different motives. And that's not always known to the group.
I have to wonder if this is Carruth's take on the concept of Lord of the Flies. Take a large, diverse cast and make them a microcosm of what's going on in the world at large. Whatever he's planning, his first film made the hair on the back of my head stand up, and his second proved that it wasn't a fluke. There's no word on when we might see The Modern Ocean, but it sounds like he's ramping up with signing onto an agency. Hopefully it won't be another decade.
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Players get rocked against the boards, players drop sticks, and the lamp gets lit up. In EA Sports' upcoming NHL 11, a new physics system changes the way players react to one another on the ice, and the result is a game that feels even more realistic than ever before--high praise, considering the NHL series has been a critical and sales darling for the past several seasons now. At E3 2010, EA showed off an updated version of NHL 11, including full six-on-six play and a few control surprises that might surprise NHL veterans.
In our last look at NHL, we had a chance to play the game on practice ice, featuring a one-on-one matchup that highlighted the game's new physics engine, which maximizes collisions between players to make them more realistic. It's impressive in one-on-one play, but its importance becomes that much more obvious in an actual match. We played a game that featured a 2010 Western Conference Championship rematch between the San Jose Sharks and the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks, and the Sharks were absolutely manhandled by the Blackhawks' tough defensemen.
After taking one too many blasts into the boards, we tried to alter our strategy by avoiding sideline rushes, only to find the Blackhawks stuffing the Sharks' momentum in open ice. The new system puts a premium on player contact, and as a result, if you're looking to avoid that contact and, you know, make your way to the net, you'll need to make the most of the game's deke options, including toe drags (which are new for this year) and more.
A new wrinkle in the passing game has some important ramifications for NHL 11. In last year's game, a pass was completed when a player pulled the right trigger; this year, the on-ice player releases the puck when the player releases the right trigger. That ever-so-subtle difference in passing turns out to have a significant effect on gameplay; playing isn't as instantaneous as it has been in the past, but you can now control the speed of your pass. The longer you hold the right trigger, the more powerful the pass will be once you let go of the trigger. This new passing tweak has an upside and a downside--on the positive side, you can zip in strong up-ice passes to forwards or set up vicious one-timers with relative ease. On the other hand, passing requires some slightly different timing, as the puck isn't let loose as quickly as in the past. It will require some getting used to this subtle change.
The new face-off system works as advertised, with the player being able to choose from standard or reversed grip before the puck drops. You'll also be able to push or block your face-off opponent and more. That said, new options on the face-off side are just that: new stuff you can do. The basic timing of the face-off remains the same, and we won a fair share of face-offs without needing to use some of the more advanced moves. Whether that means EA reps were taking it easy on us or the more advanced moves weren't crucial to success, is anybody's guess.
There's more to learn about NHL 11, especially regarding game modes. What will the developer have in store for us with long-standing features like online team play and the like? We'll find out as we get closer to the game's release date later this year.


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2012-13 TRAC Boys and Girls All-Sports Championship Winners
For the second consecutive year Notre Dame Academy was awarded the Three Rivers Athletic Conference All-Sports Championship Trophy. The Eagles captured back-to-back league titles in cross country, tennis, basketball, and track and field and finished as the runner up in volleyball, soccer, swimming and diving, and softball for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Accumulating 72 total points, Notre Dame outdistanced other TRAC member schools by almost 20 points. Clay finished in second place in the All-Sports Championship final standings with 53.5 points followed by Findlay (49 points), St. Ursula Academy (47.5 points), Whitmer (36 points), Central Catholic (34 points), Fremont Ross (27 points) and Lima Senior (13 points).
St. John's Jesuit narrowly beat out defending champion Findlay to capture the boys TRAC All-Sports Championship awards. The Titans claimed conference titles in soccer, basketball, and tennis. St. John's finished as the runner-up in golf but placed no higher than third or fourth in the other varsity sports.
St. John's Jesuit accumulated 63 total points to edge out last year's All-Sports Champion Findlay by a mere three points. St. Francis de Sales placed third with 53 points followed by Central Catholic (47.5 points), Whitmer (41.5 points), Clay (35 points), Fremont Ross (32 points), and Lima Senior (14 points).
The TRAC All-Sport Championship Trophy is a rotating trophy that is awarded to the Three Rivers Athletic Conference member school accumulating the most points in varsity contests during the academic school year. A trophy is awarded to an individual school for boys and girls sports respectively. Points are awarded to schools based upon the final conference standings in each recognized TRAC varsity sport.
TRAC All-Sports Championship Trophy – Final Results
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Fremont Ross Little Giants (1,700)
Lima Senior Spartans (1,636)
Notre Dame Academy Eagles (1,030)
St. Francis de Sales Knights (938)
St. John's Jesuit Titans (1,020)
St. Ursula Academy Arrows (914)
TRAC (1,492)
TRAC All Sports Award (3)
Whitmer Panthers (1,681)
Scores (3,439)
Basketball Boys (360)
Basketball Girls (359)
Cross Country Boys (88)
Cross Country Girls (97)
Golf Boys (167)
Golf Girls (143)
Ice Hockey (13)
Soccer Boys (256)
Soccer Girls (272)
Softball (239)
Swimming & Diving Boys (78)
Swimming & Diving Girls (76)
Tennis Boys (158)
Tennis Girls (229)
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Wilma M. Schmudlach
Wilma M. Schmudlach, 91, most recently of Waupun, formerly of Beaver Dam, passed away, Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Oak Park Place in Menasha, WI with family by her side.
Wilma was born May 15, 1926 in Dalton, WI the daughter of Harold and Thelma (Haffa) Hill. Wilma graduated from Montello schools in 1944 and on December 24, 1945 she married her high school sweetheart, Rhynold Schmudlach in San Francisco where she was waiting for him to return from the war. In 1946 they returned to Montello to be near family and to raise their children. For most of Wilma's life she was a stay at home mom. When all of her children were in school she began to work at the Singer store in Beaver Dam. After retirement, Wilma and Rhynold made their home in Green Valley, AZ. Wilma loved to play shuffleboard and cards. She was very involved with her church.
Wilma is survived by her children: Vicki (Jerry) Belleville of Waupun, Julianne Hein-Swaab of Neenah, Steven (Diane) Schmudlach of Oshkosh, and Scott (Julie) Schmudlach of New Ulm, MN; eight grandchildren: Shawn, Greg, Travis, Jason, Kristen, Ben, Joe, and Maggie; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Janet) Hill of Texas; and nieces and nephews.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Rhynold, in 2009; son-in-law, Laurence Swaab; and a brother, Ken Hill.
Memorial services for Wilma Schmudlach will be held Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 3 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Waupun with Pastor Dave Cooper officiating. Friends and relatives may call on the family on Saturday at the church from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home of Waupun and staff are serving the family. Please visit our website at www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.
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Mitie Secures Major Contract from NHS Property Services
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A major facilities management company has secured a major contract worth more than £100 million from NHS Property Services.
Mitie will offer facilities management services of mechanical and electrical and building fabric at locations across England.
31 lots had gone up for auction, and the Bristol-based business has secured 25 of these at the time of writing.
A three-year contract has been agreed with NHS Property Services, and Mitie also has the option of extending the contract for a two-year period.
The overall value of the contract is in excess of £100 million, and its award follows an extensive procurement procedure.
A nine-month rationalisation process of facilities management services across the entire NHS Property Services estate was undertaken ahead of the appointment of Mitie.
Commenting on the new contract, Ruby McGregor-Smith, Mitie's chief executive, was extremely pleased to have secured this lucrative position.
"We are very pleased to have been awarded this landmark contract. We are looking forward to working in partnership with NHS Property Services in the years ahead to improve the efficiency of the facilities management services provided to their wide range of buildings across England."
Dennis Markey, chief operating officer at NHS Property Services, was also pleased with the agreement with Mitie over these key management facilities.
"This is a fantastic achievement for our FM teams and marks a significant cost saving for the NHS. By reducing the number of contractors we employ and setting a standard service specification, this process is driving efficiencies for the NHS, while making it easier to manage and control contracts. It has already saved millions for the taxpayer which will have an immediate impact on the quality of patient care."
Mitie is a strategic outsourcing and energy services company, initially founded in 1987.
It provides infrastructure consultancy, facilities management, property management, energy and healthcare services.
The company has more than 200 smaller offices throughout the UK and Ireland, aside from its Bristol headquarters.
It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
NHS Property Services is a limited company owned by the Department of Health (DoH) in the United Kingdom that took over the ownership of around 3,600 National Health Service (NHS) facilities in April 2013.
Following the Health and Social Care Act 2012, strategic health authorities (SHAs) and primary care trusts (PCTs) in England were abolished and replaced with GP=led commissioning consortia in April 2013.
All properties owned by the SHAs and PCTs not passed to the commissioning groups were transferred to NHS Property Services. The company now manages, maintains and develops the properties on behalf of the DoH.
NHS Property Services is now responsible for 10% of the NHS estate in total.
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The first key concept of Basic Life Support (BLS) is the order of actions that must be performed. It is important to remember the correct order spelt out by the acronym "C", "A" and "B", and not the traditionally taught A-B-C.
"C" stands for Chest Compressions, in other words checking and maintaining the patient's Circulation. "A" stands for Airway, underpinning the importance of checking for the patency of the patient's airway. "B" stands for Breathing, highlighting the role of ensuring adequate oxygenation via a patent airway.
There are a few key concepts in carrying out basic life support. The rationale for these concepts is shown in table 1.
Start compressions within 10 seconds of identification of cardiac arrest.
Establish circulation in as quick of a timeframe as possible to minimize the risk of depriving the brain tissue of oxygen.
Adequate chest compressions (in both rate and force) ensure that circulation is mantained as close as possible to cardiac output.
Allow complete chest recoil after each compression.
The recoil allows blood to flow into the chest and heart.
Minimize interruptions in between compressions (less than 10 seconds if possible).
Jerky movements can decrease the effectiveness of the resuscitation and increase the likelihood of injuries.
Give effective breaths to ensure the chest rises.
Effectual breaths provide a clear airway and proper oxygenation of the lungs.
Excessive ventilation can compromise venous return and cardiac output.
Basic Life Support can be summarized in five simple steps.
Step One - Assess the patient and take note if the patient is unresponsive, not breathing or breathing abnormally (tachypnea).
Step Two - Activate the emergency response team as quickly as possible and retrieve an AED, an automated external defibrillator.
Step Three - Assess the patient's pulse, looking for any abnormal rhythms or total absence of pulse.
Step Four - Start Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as indicated—depending on the assessment of the patient—chest compressions in the absence of pulse, airway clearing, and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in absence of breathing or labored breathing.
Step Five - Use the AED to check for the patients heart rhythm and apply shocks if indicated, for example, in ventricular fibrillation (v-fib).
To expand further on the five steps of BLS, a detailed breakdown of each step is in table 2.
Assess the patient and take note if the patient is unresponsive, not breathing, or breathing abnormally (tachypnea).
Proper assessment of the patient allows for the correct decision to be made. This enhances the probability of success for the resuscitation.
Activate the emergency response teams as quickly as possible and retrieve an AED.
The defibrillator is an important piece of equipment in resuscitation, and is usually easily obtainable, even in public areas. Do seek the help of a second rescuer, if available, to retrieve the defibrillator so that the first rescuer can focus on the patient.
Assess the patient's pulse, looking for any abnormal rhythms or total absence of pulse.
Check the pulse for no less than 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds. If the patient has a definite pulse, the focus can then shift to patient's airway and breathing, giving 1 breath every 5-6 seconds and rechecking the pulse every 2 minutes.
If the patient has no pulse, chest compressions should be started (step four).
Start CPR as indicated—depending on the assessment of the patient—Chest compressions in the absence of pulse, airway clearing, and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in absence of breathing or labored breathing.
CPR should be performed in cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, at a rate of 100-120/min, with compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) and allowing for proper chest recoil after each compression.
Remember to minimize interruptions to the cycles and avoid excessive ventilation to the patient for the best results.
Use the AED to check for the patients heart rhythm and apply shocks if indicated, for example, in ventricular fibrillation (v-fib).
When the defibrillator arrives, apply the leads of the machine onto the patient's chest to check for any heart rhythm. If the rhythm is shockable, apply one shock and immediately continue CPR for 2 minutes before rechecking the rhythm again.
If the rhythm is not shockable, immediately resume CPR for 2 minutes and recheck rhythm after every 2 minutes. Continue this cycle until Advanced Life Support providers arrive to take over or until the patient starts to move.
Pediatric Basic life support generally follows the same steps and principles as adult basic life support, but with a few key differences. The differences are bolded in the table 3 for your reference.
Activate the emergency response team as quickly as possible and retrieve an AED.
The defibrillator is an important piece of equipment in resuscitation, and is usually easily obtainable, even in public areas. Do seek the help of a second rescuer, if available, to retrieve the defibrillator so that the first rescuer can focus on the patient. If you are alone, in the situation of a sudden collapse, activate the emergency response team and obtain a defibrillator before further attending to the patient.
Check the pulse for no less than 5 seconds and no more than 10 seconds. If the patient has a definite pulse, the focus can then shift to patient's airway and breathing, giving 1 breath every 3 seconds, adding compressions if pulse remains under 60 beats per minute despite adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Recheck the pulse every 2 minutes.
Start CPR as indicated depending on the assessment of the patient—chest compressions in the absence of pulse, airway clearing, and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in absence of breathing or labored breathing.
CPR should be performed in cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths, at a rate of 100-120/min, with compression depth of at least half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest (1.5 inches (4cm) in infants and 2 inches (5cm) in children) and allowing for proper chest recoil after each compression. If two rescuers are available, begin cycles of 15 compressions with 2 breaths.
Use the AED to check for patients heart rhythm and apply shocks if indicated, for example, in ventricular fibrillation (v-fib).
Use the defibrillator as soon as available. When the defibrillator arrives, apply the leads of the machine onto the patient's chest to check for any heart rhythm. If the rhythm is shockable, apply one shock and immediately continue CPR for 2 minutes before rechecking the rhythm again.


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Honoring Sean and Tracey Henry
Sean and Tracey Henry will be honored for their work and service to Father Ryan and the entire Nashville community at the school's 44th Annual Legacy Gala in January, according to President Paul Davis '81.
The Legacy Gala is an annual event that honors individuals from the school's 98-year history who have significantly impacted Father Ryan and the community. This year's event will take place on January 28, 2023, at the Music City Center.
Sean Henry is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Alternate Governor of the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena. Tracey Henry actively volunteers in the area and serves on several boards, including STARS.
The Henrys have raised four children through the area parochial schools, two of whom graduated from and one who is currently a student at Father Ryan. In addition, their oldest child, Steven, is the Head Coach of the Irish Hockey Team. In 2016, the Henrys created the Henry-Manning Scholarship at Father Ryan to provide tuition assistance to one graduating male and one graduating female for their first year of college based on their service to the community during high school.
"With Father Ryan's 2022-23 school year theme of 'Community,' the Henrys come to mind immediately due to their commitment to Father Ryan as parents, volunteers, and supporters," Davis said in announcing the news. "Beyond Father Ryan, their work with the Predators Foundation, support of local businesses in Bridgestone Arena, and contributions towards creating a passionate Preds fan base are testaments to their genuine support of the greater Nashville community. We are grateful for the opportunity to honor them at the 2023 Legacy Gala."
"The warmth of the community and the impact of the experience have benefited all of us."
"We are humbled by this selection as Legacy Gala Honorees," said Tracey and Sean. "Father Ryan has done more than help prepare and form our children. It has been a home for all of us ever since we came to Nashville. The warmth of the community and the impact of the experience have benefited all of us, and we are proud to support and participate in the life of this outstanding school."
A native of Michigan and a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., Tracey was a freelance and contributing writer to the St. Petersburg (Florida) Times and other local publications. Currently, she is an active volunteer with the YWCA and the Predators Foundation.
Sean is a native of New York and a graduate of State University of New York. He moved to Nashville in 2010 to head the Predators and Bridgestone. Prior to that, he served for 11 years as the Executive Vice President and COO of the Tampa Bay Lightning, two years as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Unity Motion, and 14 years with Volume Services Inc., where he worked with the Detroit Pistons, St. Louis Rams, and the Washington Football Club.
Both of them are active on multiple boards in Nashville, including the boards of the Nashville Predators Foundation, YWCA of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Sports Council, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, and the STARS Nashville Operating Board. Tracey will join the Parent Leadership Council at Marquette University later this year.
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How many acts should a screenplay have?
three acts
What are the acts of a movie?
The three-act structure is a model used in narrative fiction that divides a story into three parts (acts), often called the Setup, the Confrontation, and the Resolution.
Is Lori Loughlin coming back to when calls the heart?
Shortly after the news first broke in March 2019, Hallmark Channel cut ties with Lori, who was currently playing Abigail Stanton on When Calls the Heart. They cleverly wrote Abigail off the show, but fans — and the show's cast and creator — remain hopeful that she'll return to Hope Valley.
How much do hallmark actors make per movie?
I have produced a lot of Lifetime, Hallmark, Ion, UpTV etc movies. The pay depends on budget. On the MLB movies actors get $352/8 hours or $1221/44 hour week. On the $2.5 million Hallmarks I produced, the leads who are Hallmark stars get schedule F which is $65,000.
How many pages is a Hallmark movie script?
An example of this is that some producers want 95 pages for a Hallmark movie, some 105, so go figure. The important thing to remember is that if there are commercial breaks in the movie, you must end that scene with a cliffhanger to ensure the audience does not change the channel or get distracted during the break.
Why did Jack Thornton leave the show?
"Circumstances arose for me where I needed to leave When Calls the Heart for reasons that are very personal to me," he said in a Facebook Live, according to Entertainment Tonight. "I went to Hallmark and they were nothing but supportive of me. I went to the girls and they were nothing but supportive of me."
How much do hallmark authors make?
Writer salaries at Hallmark can range from $48,324-$52,482.
Does Elizabeth find love again on when calls the heart?
When Calls the Heart is back on our screens for season 8 and after Elizabeth became the target of affection for two suitors in season 7, the new instalment promises big things. Following the death of Jack Thornton, Elizabeth has not been able to find love again despite keen interest from two men, Lucas and Nathan.
Who sabotaged the sawmill in when calls the heart?
Leland Coulter "Lee
Does Henry Gowen go to jail?
Despite his belief in Gowen's guilt and his belief that the presiding judge would agree, a surprising decision was made. Gowen was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years; but the judge gave him a second chance, allowing him time served and putting him on parole.
Which actress has the most Hallmark movies?
Lacey Chabert None for Gretchen Wieners, maybe, but plenty for Chabert, who is the undisputed queen of Hallmark movies. She's starred in a grand total of 17 of the channel's original movies, starting with 2010's Elevator Girl.
Does Mountie Jack die?
The mountie died in an accident offscreen and it's pretty clear he's gone for good. Lissing, who had played the character on the show since its debut in 2014, wanted to move on, and the show's writers came up with a fitting — and final — end to his story.
Did Lori Loughlin get fired from when calls the heart?
Loughlin was fired from the When Calls the Heart following her involvement in the college admissions scandal.
Do Abigail and Frank get together?
In Season 3 Abigail has a hot and cold relationship with Paster Frank Hogan, complicated by his past, and the Garrison Gang. However when the Garrison's are arrested, Abigail and Frank resume their relationship and become closer yet.
Are Daniel Lissing and Erin Krakow still together?
The final verdict is that Daniel and Erin are not and have never dated. Their romance is strictly professional. In fact, Daniel is married to his longtime partner Nadia, and he shared the happy engagement news in 2019.
What happened to Becky in when calls the heart?
She recovered, but when she returns to Hope Valley she is in a wheelchair. After the science fair though (which Becky won), and seeing how much Cody loves Abigail, she realizes that Becky and Cody belong in Hope Valley and leaves on her own.
Why did Pastor Frank leave when calls the heart?
I had plans for Frank to be more demonstrative in the future and play it that way more this season if I had the chance. I planned to really take care of Abigail more this season and show her bolder affection. It was time for Frank to stop holding back.
Did Erin Krakow have a baby?
Join us for When Calls the Heart's Season 6 premiere on February 24 at 8pm/7c, only on Hallmark Channel.
Does Erin Krakow sing in when calls the heart?
Definitely when you see her on camera, that's actually her singing on set in that moment. It's you it's you. We used some of the live stuff on set, but we also use some of her studio recording.
Who Will Elizabeth end up with on when calls the heart?
After tons of back and forth last season, When Calls the Heart fans are excited that Elizabeth will finally choose between Nathan and Lucas in season 8. Erin Krakow, who plays Elizabeth, has confirmed that the reveal won't happen until later on in the season.
Who is the highest paid Hallmark actress?
Who plays Pastor Frank Hogan on when calls the heart?
Mark Humphrey
Is Elizabeth Thatcher wearing a wig in when calls the heart?
I wanted to touch on a subject that's been going around in the Hearties Facebook group as well as other social media sites and that is this- Erin Krakow wearing a wig for her role as Elisabeth Thatcher. When I first started the movie, yes, you could tell she was wearing a wig, but it's honestly not that big a deal.
Is Erin Krakow dating Ben Rosenbaum?
Erin was linked with co-stars Daniel Lissing and Ben Rosenbaum but the relationship rumors proved to be false. Erin Krakow and her on-screen love interest on When Calls the Heart, Daniel Lissing, were rumored to be dating off-screen. However, Erin and Daniel never dated.
Does Henry Gowen love Abigail?
Gowen appears to be romantically interested in Abigail but she makes it abundantly clear that she is not interested in him.
Who is Erin Krakow married to?
Regarding her personal life, Erin Krakow has no husband yet, however, it is rumored that she is in a relationship with actor Daniel Lissing, who portrays her boyfriend in "When Calls The Heart". Although they have not confirmed those rumors, both of them frequently share photos in which they are together.Il y a 3 jours
Why did Abigail leave when calls the heart?
After extending its hiatus to evaluate "all creative options" regarding Loughlin's character, When Calls the Heart returned in May 2019. During the episode, it was revealed by Elizabeth (Erin Krakow) that Abigail left the town to help her sick mom.
How much do you get paid for writing a Hallmark movie?
Hallmark pays around $50,000 to $60,000 per script (plus residuals) on movies generally budgeted around $2 million to $2.5 million. In-demand writers like the Dobrofskys can earn a little more.
Does Abigail adopt Cody and Becky?
He was spotted outside Abigail's Cafe and was later brought in to be taken care of by Abigail later in Season 3. He was adopted by Abigail and stays with her, while Becky went on to study, but joins them during her school vacation. Abigail also became their adoptive mother giving them a home.
Is Elizabeth pregnant in when calls the heart?
This December on When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing, Elizabeth gave birth to her and Jack's baby at the end of the special. This was a big time jump considering that the last time we saw her, in the Season 5 finale, she had just found out that she was pregnant with Jack's baby.


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How the Emirati crowd turned against Qatari footballers
Almoez Ali
Asia Cup: Qatar defeats Saudi with support from unusual fans
Is the UAE a bastion of tolerance in the Middle East?
The fuel for the UAE's hostility towards Turkey
UAE spy programme is counter-democracy not counterterrorism
As Qatar beat its political rival UAE at the Asian Cup semi-final, Emirati fans hurled shoes at the winning team and stormed the pitch.
Qatar's Hasan al Haydos in action with Ismail Ahmed of the United Arab Emirates during the AFC Asian Cup, in Doha, Qatar, January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
The political rivalry between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) pervaded football too. On Sunday, the two Gulf countries competed for finals at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and Qatar emerged triumphant handing a 4-0 defeat to their Emirati rivals.
Because of the blockade imposed on Qatar by the Saudi-led bloc of Gulf nations, which includes the UAE, the match was shrouded in intense political tensions, which was clearly visible on and off the field.
Before the match, UAE fans booed during the national anthem of Qatar.
UAE fans threw shoes at Qatari players. They started off the game with booing national anthem. International bodies should reconsider giving UAE the chance to host reputed sporting events @iyad_elbaghdadi @Ali_H_Soufan @Reem_AlHarmi @ALThani_M @alibakeerpic.twitter.com/NENY16AQIL
— Olivia thomas (@oliviathomas43) January 29, 2019
Emiratis were eagerly anticipating the match as the diplomatic crisis between the nations continues.
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
The atmosphere got tenser as Qatar took the lead in the 22nd minute.
Fans throwing shoes at the Qatari players after they score their 2nd goal 😲 pic.twitter.com/zCxyhZeWOc
— Jordan Gardner (@mrjordangardner) January 29, 2019
After Almoez Ali scored a stunning goal, increasing Qatar's lead 2-0, the UAE fans threw slippers, bottles and shoes, onto the field as the Qatari football team celebrated.
Qatar players celebrate after Hasan al Haydos scored their third goal as objects are thrown onto the pitch at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
Fans react in the stands at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
United Arab Emirates players look dejected after the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
Qatar coach Felix Sanchez Bas shakes hands with United Arab Emirates coach Alberto Zaccheroni at the end of the match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
"I apologise to the fans for the result. We tried our best," said UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni, whose contract came to an end with the defeat.
"We kept trying, but we have to admit the Qatar team were the better team tonight."
Soccer fans watch the match between Qatar and United Arab Emirates during the AFC Asian Cup, in Doha, Qatar. January 29, 2019. (Reuters)
Qataris celebrated their win against the UAE. The victory also marks their first time in the Asian Cup final.
The AFC said to Al Jazeera that it is "conducting a thorough investigation into events at the Asian Cup UAE 2019 semi-final between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar."


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Vape maker PAX launches PodID to explain what's in your cannabis oil
Rachel England
Consumers want to know what's in the stuff they buy and where it comes from, whether that's food, electricals or clothing -- so why should cannabis be any different? Vape company PAX Labs is rolling out a new feature for its mobile app which gives users detailed information about what makes up their oil concentrate.
All regulated cannabis, including PAX pods, is required to pass testing by a licensed and accredited lab. The tests vary by state, but typically screen for heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents and other other microbial contaminants. With PodID, you'll have access to the results of these tests, right down to the specific batch that each pod comes from. The feature launches in California today with select pod partners, but will expand with a wider catalog to other states soon.
The launch comes not long after an outbreak of lung disease in the US, with the CDC specifically calling out the use of THC-based vaping products as problematic. PodID is not a direct response to this, though, as vape companies have been moving toward greater product transparency in recent times anyway -- Orchid Essentials has already published comprehensive data sheets on its products, for example. Of course, it's no bad thing for PAX to distinguish its brand from illicit cannabis vapes.
Beyond the health side of things, PodID is likely to hold a lot of appeal to weed nerds that like to geek out over stats and strain profiles. The feature reveals potency data beyond THC and CBD, covering details on a strain's THCV, CBC and CBG, as well as providing insights into terpenes, helping users understand how these plant molecules affect aromas and flavors. As PAX says, "It's high time to take your cannabis experience to the next level."


This year we were pleased to offer a new elective to 3rd year Bachelor of Design in Architecture and Master of Architecture students.
Bachelor of Design in Architecture alumni Sophie Lanigan and Isobel Lord's site specific pavilion, Temple, has taken over part of Sydney's iconic coastline at Bondi as part of the annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition.
Students from the Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Design in Architecture recently had the opportunity to complete a five-day intensive studio with renowned international architects Martin Ostermann and Lena Kleinheinz.
Leslie Stein, Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning, has brought together 7 years of research into the planning practices of 80 countries in his new book, Comparative Urban Land Use Planning: Best Practice.
The School of Architecture, Design and Planning congratulates Master of Design Science alumna, Sally-anne Kellaway for being recognised by Variety magazine as one of their top 10 Virtual Reality Innovators to Watch.
A collaboration between Australia and Denmark, two lucky Sydney students will join a cohort of five architecture students taking part in a six-week international tertiary exchange sponsored by the Sydney Opera House in 2018.


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Q: Can two http request come together? If it can, how nodeJS server handles it? Yesterday I was giving some presentation on nodeJS.
Some one asked me following question:

As we know nodeJS is a single threaded server, several request is
coming to the server and it pushes all request to event loop. What if
two request is coming to server at exact same time, how server will
handle this situation?

I guessed a thought and replied back following:

I guess No two http request can come to the server at exact same
time, all request come through a single socket so they will be in queue. Http
request has following format:

timestamp of request is contained in it's header and they may be pushed to the event loop depending upon their timestamp in header.

but I'm not sure whether I gave him right or wrong answer.

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I guess No two http request can come to the server at exact same time,
  all request come through pipe so they will be in queue.

This part is basically correct.  Incoming connections go into the event queue and one of them has to be placed in the queue first.

What if two request is coming two server at exact same time, how
  server will handle this situation?

Since the server is listening for incoming TCP connections on a single socket in a single process, there cannot be two incoming connections at exactly the same time.  One will be processed by the underlying operating system slightly before the other one.  Think of it this way.  An incoming connection is a set of packets over a network connection.  One of the incoming connections will have its packets before the other one.
Even if you had multiple network cards and multiple network links so two incoming connections could literally arrive at the server at the exact same moment, the node.js queue will be guarded for concurrency by something like a mutex and one of the incoming connections will grab the mutex before the other and get put in the event queue before the other.
The one that is processed by the OS first will be put into the node.js event queue before the other one.  When node.js is available to process the next item in the event queue, then whichever incoming request was first in the event queue will start processing first.
Because node.js JS execution is single threaded, the code processing that request will run its synchronous code to completion.  If it has an async operation, then it will start that async operation and return.  That will then allow the next item in the event queue to be processed and the code for the second request will start running.  It will run its synchronous to completion.  Like with the first request, if it has an async operation, then it will start that async operation and return.
At that point after both requests have started their async operations and then returned, then its just up to the event queue.  When one of those async operations finishes, it will post another event to the event queue and when the single thread of node.js is free, it will again process the next item in the event queue.  If both requests have lots of async operations, their progress could interleave and both could be "in-flight" at the same as they fire an async operation and then return until that async operation completes where their processing picks up again when node.js is free to process that next event.

timestamp of request is contained in it's header and they may be
  pushed to the event loop depending upon their timestamp in header.

This part is not really right.  Incoming events of the same type are added to the queue as they arrive.  The first ones to arrive go into the queue first - there's isn't any step that examines some timestamp.

A: Multiple concurrent HTTP requests are not a problem.  Node.js is asynchronous, and will handle multiple requests in the event-loop without having to wait for each one to finish.
For reference, example:  https://stackoverflow.com/a/34857298/1157037

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Our friends at Freak MEOWt have opted to help the Ty-Nant Sanctuary in Cymmer, Port Talbot, Wales by donating a pound of each bunny sold in August to the charity.
This is in response to a disaster that struck the charity at the end of July and shows how much the cat community in the UK cares about supporting cats in need of helps.
So what happened to them you are asking?
As many of you know I try to keep this a happy and cheerful place but today I have to deviate from this and raise awareness of what happened to the charity.
Donate directly to the charity through their gofundme, at time of writing this story they already raised an amazing amount!
For full details and an interview with one of the volunteers by the BBC can be found here.
Established in June 1990, Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary is a small, independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Cymmer, Port Talbot.
They were established in response to the problem of unwanted, stray and abandoned cats within the area.
Since then hundreds of cats & kittens have passed through their care. Most have been successfully re-homed but others due to their temperament or illness have stayed at Ty-Nant.
You can find out more about the work that Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary does on their facebook page here.
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Thanks for sharing this, when these things happens to rescues it's heartbreaking, but awareness helps. Shared on my Facebook.
This is a very sad tale of what happened to those rescues, Marc. I am glad this shelter is getting some help now.
Those poor cats. So very sad. Did they.catch the monsters who could do this?
Let's show our support for Wales Ty Nant Cat Sanctuary's tragedy by reblogging, donating to their gofundme and showing some support. We humans know we are all better than this. Thanks to Katzenworld for alerting us!
Seriously, we have to do better as a species, homo sapiens do not have a great track record on this planet. I have to believe most of us mean well, we just have to stand up and fight.
why would people take cats from a sanctuary and kill them? How evil!
This is exactly what I think, hold the humans accountable. Unless, of course, we think our rights are more important than the rights of any other beings on this planet.


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The largest surviving water cistern running underneath Istanbul city constructed in 532 AD. This example of the Byzantine Empire's engineering prowess is 459 feet long, 229 feet wide, and can hold 100,000 tones of water.
Museum$$$$$Hagia Sophia Museum
The architectural gem served as a church during the Byzantine Empire, then a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. In 1935, it was converted into a museum and now sees over 3 million visitors through its doors each year to marvel at the 11th-13th century mosaics, frescos, and exquisite architecture, and to say hello to resident Instagram star, Gli the cat.
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Sometimes, good ideas for new products and services include the seeds of their own destruction. How can this problem be discovered and prevented, thereby ensuring the success of your latest, greatest idea?
As a company innovator you are excited. Your original concept has taken off with higher-than-expected sales or conversions. Customers are buying because you uncovered an unmet need before anyone else.
While congratulations are in order, it's also a dangerous moment because you are entering uncharted waters filled with new obstacles.
They are not coincidental. Your success has bred them. Being ready for them takes real ingenuity, and you must use your imagination to deal with this unique situation. Here is a useful framework.
whole, there's value in viewing it in-depth from these separate angles.
In addition, the PESTER Model offers a fifth "External" perspective. It's shorthand for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Regulatory/Legal forces which affect every company.
Here's a way for your planners to use all five dimensions to examine your company's existing state, and future dangers.
Together the team develops a joint view of the performance of the business via the five perspectives. This involves far more than looking at a few numbers. It means finding the drivers of today's successes and failures in a group discussion which includes every stakeholder.
Here, you imagine different kinds of success. For example, contrast hyper and moderate sales increases and their impact. What if the market were to grow in response to your product as it did when Digicel first offered mobile phone service?
As you detail these scenarios find one you are most willing to realize. Then, carefully assign it a future year which takes you just beyond the moment when the current burst of sales is projected to end.
Now for the creative part. As customers respond where is your system likely to fail first within the five perspectives?
– Financial: Will cash-flow problems develop? Many companies who experience rapid growth wind up with high receivables that run them straight into bankruptcy.
– Customer: Can success bring new competitors into the market offering fresh discounts or features?
– Process: Where would you run into a lack of capacity? Will ad hoc processes begin to break down once volumes increase? The fact is, most new products and services are developed by small, informal teams. They work well in the early days, putting in extra hours at little cost to them and their families. It's a sacrifice that's not sustainable.
– People: Where will you see a lack of talent? To develop the initial offering, you probably used well qualified, trusted individuals with a depth of experience. Now, to match new sales volumes, you must hire from the second and third tiers. By definition, they aren't as productive and need to be trained.
– External: In a highly regulated industry, is it likely that the regulatory rules may change in response to your product? Could the authorities react by limiting the market, reducing your profit-making potential?
While taking these five perspectives are a beginning, my experience tells me that the most difficult topic to discuss is that of leadership. Founders, CEO's and Chairpersons are often reluctant to craft plans for succession, putting off such uncomfortable issues for others to suffer through. They neither train their replacements, nor make provisions for catastrophes which may render them unable to lead.
There's also an unwillingness for companies which belong to conglomerates to consider changes driven by their ownership. It's easy to overlook the fact that in these groups, other people can decide to use a company's profits (or surpluses in the public sector.) The owners, in the absence of compelling counter-arguments, may simply choose to invest elsewhere, pay dividends or reimburse the group office for the original risk.
represent a critical investment that's well worth the value.


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Q: Разница во времени на 12 секунд из timestamp Пытаюсь сделать таймер и отобразить оставшееся время на странице.
Время когда таймер стартанул:
$timeZone = new DateTimeZone('Europe/Riga');
$now = new DateTimeImmutable('now', $timeZone);

И сохраняю в базу:
$entity->setTimer($now);

$this->em->persist($entity);
$this->em->flush();

Беру timestamp:
$dateTime = $entity->getTimer();
$dateTime->getTimestamp();

Дальше на FE:

const currentD = new Date();
const startD = new Date(timestamp * 1000);
const timer = 5; // Таймер в минутах
let endD = new Date(timestamp * 1000);

endD.setMinutes(startD.getMinutes() + timer);

const remainingTimeMinutes = Math.floor((endD - currentD) / 60000);
const remainingTimeSeconds = (((endD - currentD) % 60000) / 1000).toFixed(0);

И почему то startD на ~12 секунд больше чем currentD. Из-за чего так происходит?
Fri May 20 2022 10:05:04 GMT+0300 // currentD
Fri May 20 2022 10:05:13 GMT+0300 // startD


Kailyn & Jamie are an amazing couple. Full of fun and laughter. We had an epic engagement session so I knew their wedding day would also be amazing! They did not disappoint! Kailyn did not forget any detail. The ceremony and reception were held at Bread and Chocolate at the Old Bag Factory in Goshen, IN.


Cisco today announced the UltraHD and MinoHD pocket-sized video cameras, featuring HD video recording, hardware-based image stabilization and FlipShare software, allowing easy upload to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.
The Flip UltraHD family include two models called 2hr (hour) and 1hr, which offers newly enhanced 720p/60 fps video recording, always-on image stabilization, 2-inch transflective TFT display, HDMI Micro Connector and offers up to 2 hours battery life (1 hour for 1hr model). The Flip UltraHD 2 hour comes in new slimmer design and FlipPort – a proprietary Flip-designed connector enabling new add-ons options. You also be able to personalize your camera with thousands of designs through the Flip Online Store TheFlip.com.
The new Flip MinoHD Line also offer 1 hour and 2 hour video cameras models with enhanced HD video quality, built-in image stabilization and 720p/60 fps in MP4 format, thousands of designs at the Flip Online Store (TheFlip.com). The 4GB 1 hour model is $179.99 and the 8GB 2hr model is $229.99.
Flip also announced Designed for Flip, a new line of accessories from a wide range of partners that include everything from wide angle lenses and external microphones to battery chargers and a portable projector.


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Q: redux-form defaultValue does not work Here I have a select field with a defaultValue:
  <Field name="preference" component="select" defaultValue="tabs">
    <option />
    <option value="tabs">Tabs</option>
    <option value="spaces">Spaces</option>
  </Field>

This does not set a default value. Furthermore, I get the following error in my console:

index.js:2178 Warning: Select elements must be either controlled or uncontrolled (specify either the value prop, or the defaultValue prop, but not both). Decide between using a controlled or uncontrolled select element and remove one of these props.

According to this page, I can pass Field a defaultValue.
What am I missing here?


The Democratic National Convention this week has everyone excited for the upcoming Election. But no one is more excited than I am because not only does the Election bring hope and the prospect of change, it also brings my husband back to me! Here is a picture sent to me by someone working on the campaign with Ian - it's Ian in action doing his campaign managing thing.
check it out - ian made it into the newspaper in canton...go team boccieri!
been shhhh'd at a concert before? well, my friend danny and i were at the american idol concert. apparently, we were talking too loudly, never mind the hundreds of screaming girls all around us. that's a picture of danny posing in front of the woman who scolded us... check out the eyeliner on david cook - it's a little much if you ask me.
one of my dearest friends, em and her fiance, john came to visit me in DC. we had the best dinner ever at Central and went to the best museum in DC, the Newseum i was happy to get to know john better and to spend some QT with them both. we also headed up to jersey for their wedding shower, hosted by john's mom. who knew other people besides filipinos had whole roasted pigs at parties! (i missed getting a picture of the pig, but they really did have a whole roasted pig w/o the apple).
It's been awhile since I've added any entries, mainly because I haven't taken any new pictures in the last month. Ian came home to DC a few weekends ago, which was great. He tried Wii Fit for the first time and stayed up trying to beat all my records. He's got the balance games down, but can't touch me when it comes to yoga! I was in Ohio last weekend again, where we watched the new Batman movie. Pretty uneventful stuff for most but for us, any time we can spend together is nice.
Anyway, I thought I'd put up some pictures of our nieces and nephews. We can't see them as much as we'd like to and love getting pictures of them. We're always so amazed at how fast they grow!
if you didn't already know, the 4th of july is the biggest campaigning holiday for candidates. we hit a total of 4 parades while i was visiting over the long weekend. i mostly held the banner, while ian waved and threw candy at all the kids. it was crazy! ian's boss, john, was with us shaking hands and saying hi to everyone. on the 5th, the governor of ohio came out to support john. he walked in the parade with john and joined him at a house party to say some good words about him. check out the pictures in the albums section...as you can see from the picture above, ian forgot to put on sunscreen (again!) and turned into a true redneck from ohio.
For our 2nd Anniversary, we decided to take a trip to the Motor City - Detroit. I know what you're thinking - DETROIT!?!? We had heard there were some good casinos there and it's only 3 1/2 hours away from Canton, so we figured, why not? We had never been there and we're always up for a new adventure. We stayed at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino and didn't even leave the hotel to do any sightseeing. Ian got a haircut at the hotel salon, I played slots while Ian played poker, then we had the most delicious dinner at Saltwater restaurant. Unfortunately, we were big losers when it came to gambling but we had a great time!
here is a montage of some of our friends and family who have visited us in DC over the years. we love, love, love it when we have visitors, so thank you to all of you who have made the trip over and for those of you who haven't - hurry up, we're waiting!
ian and i have been trying to figure out what to do in our living room since we moved in. everyone knows how much ian loves his turntable and records, so we had to figure out how to put them in our living room without making it look like a club. the brick wall was also an obstacle because we didn't want to drill any holes in it or cover it up. the shelves turned out pretty good and now we have TONS of storage for all of ian's stuff!
this memorial day, ian and i were in ohio. it turned out to be a nice sunny day. perfect for ian and his first 5k run. ian made it to the finish line just over 25 minutes. after the run, we watched the canton memorial day parade and listened to ian's boss give a heartfelt speech in honor of those who have given their lives to fight for our country.
we lucked out because ian didn't have to work on saturday and sunday so we were able to visit pittsburgh, only a short two hours away from canton. our old neighbor, bob, is from pittsburgh and happened to be visiting his mom, so we got to hang out with him and his friends at some great local spots.


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Women's Foundation Announces Wage Gap Increase and New Grant Opportunity
Jen Euell, Program Director, Women's Foundation of Montana
(406) 461-7695, jeneuell@mtcf.org
Nonprofits working on women's entrepreneurship, women's leadership and STEAM Programs for girls encouraged to apply
HELENA, MONT.—The Women's Foundation of Montana (WFM), a project of the Montana Community Foundation, announced new research indicates that despite significant gains in education and business ownership for women, the wage gap in Montana is growing. To reverse that trend, WFM will invest more than $50,000 in increasing the economic independence of Montana women and girls in the next year.
Women in Montana have made significant educational gains in the last 25 years, as 33% of women aged 25 and older now hold bachelor's degrees or higher. This is an increase of about 10 percentage points over 2000. A growing share of Montana women are now employed in managerial or professional occupations, as this group now makes up 41.5 percent of all working women in the state. Nevertheless, women face a persistent, and recently widening, gender wage gap, earning about 70 cents to every dollar a man earns. At the current rate, this wage gap is not expected to close until 2084. Women's poverty rate has risen very slightly from 14.4 percent in 2004 to 15 percent in 2016. These trends are even more pronounced for women of color. Women in our state also own a much smaller share of businesses than men. However, there has been growth in recent years, as 31.5 percent of businesses were held by women in 2015, up from 24.6 percent in 2007.
"We are proud of our history of investing more than $750,000 in creating a brighter future for Montana women and girls through the years," says Women's Foundation Program Director, Jen Euell. "But this new data shows that we have far to go to reach equity for Montana women. We are so pleased to be able to offer this new opportunity for organizations across the state who are working with us towards this goal to gain the resources they need to succeed in their work through our 2018 grant cycle."
The new grant funding will be focused on creating systemic change to improve the economic status of women, supporting programs that give girls the tools to be financially successful, and programs that improve women's economic security. Funds will be awarded by the foundation's board of advisors to nonprofit organizations that work to directly grow economic security for Montana women and girls through advocacy and programs such as job training, financial education, leadership and entrepreneurship programs, wage negotiation training and innovative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programming for girls. Preference is given to programs that show innovation, collaboration, and tangible, measurable results.
Letters of Intent will be accepted starting on April 1. The deadline is April 30.
Application materials and research details are available at www.wfmontana.org.
The end result of the WFM grants statewide will be new opportunities for hundreds of Montana women and girls in financial education, leadership, entrepreneurship, wage-negotiation training and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programming.
About the Women's Foundation of Montana
Established in 1999, the Women's Foundation of Montana is a component fund of the Montana Community Foundation working to grow the economic security of women and create a brighter future for girls in Montana. With a permanent endowment of more than $1 million, the foundation has awarded more than $750,000 to organizations improving the lives of women and girls in Montana. Find us at www.wfmontana.org and on Facebook. Learn more about the Montana Community Foundation at www.mtcf.org.
Read our newest Status of Women in Montana data (March 2018), as well as Equal Pay/Wage Gap research information here – Montana 2018