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Developing Dartmouth: Is Linden Lea the right place for this building?
Back in August, the Halifax Examiner ran a story on a development proposal brought forth for the property at 8 Linden Lea, Dartmouth. In it, Tim Bousquet ably conveys the charm of the existing neighbourhood. The article gives background on why the city might be considering this type of development, and raises some questions about whether it makes sense on this site. Bousquet states, " …I have no idea what council will do with this, or what neighbours think of the proposal." (Read the full story here.)
The proposal went to Council on August 5th, and was quickly passed. It then moved on to a Public Information Meeting on October 22 at Sportsplex, where there were about 20 community members in attendance. There were concerns voiced at the meeting, one of which was that only a very small number of neighbours were informed that the meeting was taking place.
A group called "The Friends of Linden Lea" has formed to make the public aware of the proposed development, and to present their case for why a 41-unit, 5 storey rental apartment building is not appropriate for the site.
Below are some thoughts from The Friends of Linden Lea. What do you think?
Apartment building and duck pond on Linden Lea, 2014
Proposed new building
WM Fares, on behalf of Milestone Properties, have applied for an amendment to the Secondary Planning Strategy (SPS) to have 8 Linden Lea designated an "Opportunity Site". There are five such sites designated under the SPS, only two of which have started development. The SPS was designed for specific sites of downtown, and this is not one of those sites.
Secondary Planning Strategy (SPS) Requirements include:
Be in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood
Shall not involve wholesale demolition of existing housing stock
Provide substantial benefits to the neighbourhood in terms of additional open space, landscaping and urban design amenities
Provide adequate recreation and amenity space including play areas for children
The proposed building would not meet the current by-law for the neighbourhood, which limits structures to three storeys
The requirement for building design and development which is in keeping with the natural terrain is not in compliance
This proposed apartment building does not meet the requirements of the current zoning and will not meet the requirements of the SPS should it achieve the amendment it is looking for. Further allowances would have to be made. Some of the resident's concerns are:
Potential for 90 rental residents – parking for only 49 vehicles
Traffic control and parking is a serious issue. There is nowhere to turn around as it is a dead-end street, leaving private driveways as the only option to turn.
It would quadruple the population of the street
It is not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood in any way
WM Fares are calling it a 4 storey building, not counting the parking level. 5 stories can clearly be seen in the rendering, making this much too high and towering over all else
Demolishing existing building and displacing the residents, some of which have lived there for many years
The shaded area in the rendering is actually a two family duplex home. This building would actually sit in behind it
Milestone Properties – check out their website. They advertise this building as though it were already approved. Milestone call Linden Lea a cul-de-sac when it is actually a dead end gravel street, also occupancy is expected for the end of 2016.
This is moving a lot more quickly than we were lead to believe at the Public Information Meeting in October. We need to act NOW before it goes to the public hearing stage. It needs to be stopped at Regional Council. And it can be.
This is very concerning for all of us in HRM, even if we are not directly affected. Where will this end? Let's not let it happen at Linden Lea. We need to put a stop to these types of amendments that serve only to financially benefit the developer and owner and alter the unique character of our neighbourhoods.
We do not oppose development that enhances and fits in with the character of this old neighbourhood and our existing bylaws, but this proposed development clearly does not. Please help in protecting and saving our beautiful community of Downtown Dartmouth. We are in this together.
All information regarding the Proposal, Secondary Planning Strategy (SPS), Traffic Study and more can be found at the Halifax Planning website.
Yes, we can stop this from happening.
Please contact the following representatives with your opinion:
Dr. Gloria McCluskey, Councillor, District 5 at gloria.mccluskey@halifax.ca
Mayor Mike Savage at mayor@halifax.ca
Hon. Mark Furey, Department of Municipal Affairs at SNSMRMIN@novascotia.ca
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Heather Marsh says:
The 'Friends of Linden Lea' have a challenge ahead of them to keep their fine neighbourhood in tact. These residents require, and deserve respect for their chosen lifestyle to remain as sound and enjoyable as when they decided to make Linden Lea neighbourhood their home. There are no benefits to this neighbourhood to allow this project to manifest. The proposed plans would be marring; and significantly disturbing to the neighbourhood, therefore, they are obviously inappropriate.
Joan Johnson says:
I feel that this project is too big for Linden Lea, which is really a lane, not even a street. I'm all for development, but this is too much of a footprint for this little area of only 1.2 acres. MUST WE cram every piece of concrete possible onto every piece of land?
They are also showing the street as directly next to the pond, which concerns me. The pond is an important part of the local ecosystem that needs to be protected. Having any more cars any closer to it than it currently is will inevitably destroy it. As well, the current Linden Lea residents keep the area clean and look after the pond. I'm concerned that more people will increase pollution and threaten the pond, the ducks, and the turtles that have been seen there.
Logan McDaid says:
The NIMBYism in this city in unreal. We're talking about a run down apartment building in DOWNTOWN Dartmouth. This isn't some idyllic country lane in the middle of Queens County. This is the City. I'm so tired of seeing urban developments getting shot down because of the whiny bleeding heart people Like Mrs./Miss Watson.
I have a background in planning and work in the planning field. How does someone with things on her resume like "The Coast's theater reviewer; ; coordinator for the Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award" feel qualified in the least to speak on planning and development matters is incredible to me.
we're trying to keep people in the city core no? Then more density is key, especially in urban areas. We're trying to grow this city not let it continue to stagnate like it has for so many years.
Kate Watson says:
Logan, I am a journalist and a concerned, involved citizen of Dartmouth. I am not a member of The Friends of Linden Lea, but I AM reporting on something that is happening in my community.
The article asks what people think about this development, and there are some valuable, interesting conversations being generated by it.
Do you honestly think you have to be a certified planner to discuss planning and development?
Logan, why do we need to CRAM so many people into small spaces? This isn't NIMBY-ism. This is a LANE, a dirt one at that. As well, don't ignore the pond. It is a delicate ecosystem of its own.
Also, I would argue Dartmouth is *not* stagnating. The proof of that is all over the city. Cole Harbour was farmer's fields just a couple of decades ago. King's Wharf? Does that happen in a stagnating city?
Stop insulting the very people you want to support you "in the planning field".
Derek Simon says:
I happen to live near the proposed development and I am a big advocate of increasing density in the urban core. I want to see more people living, working and shopping in my neighbourhood. But denser development, like anything else, needs to be properly situated. Even big cities like Toronto focus on concentrating density in appropriate areas: generally along main corridors (what Toronto calls "the avenues"). That ensures that denser development occurs in places where it can be more easily reached by services like transit, and that it adds to existing neighbourhoods instead of taking away from them. Linden Lea is not in "Downtown" Dartmouth. It is in one of the residential neighbourhoods (Hazelhurst) that surrounds the Downtown. It is a quiet cul de sac. The pond is a great feature that makes this an oasis of peace in an otherwise busy area and one of the reasons this remains a great neighbourhood in which to raise a family. In other words, Linden Lea is totally unsuitable for a development on this scale. There are numerous opportunity sites along main corridors like Portland and Pleasant that should be given priority for re-development over Linden Lea. Density has its virtues, but urban planning should be about building communities and neigbourhoods people actually want to live in, not trying to squeeze every square inch of concrete possible into every space you can find.
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Mark Bergman says:
Hi everyone, my name is Mark Bergman and I'm the owner of 8 Linden Lea. I am working with WM Fares on the proposed new building that would replace the old building. I want to say thank you to Kate for writing this article. And thank you to the residents who have shared their important perspectives. My desire is to better understand the concerns, ideas, and insights of neighbours and other residents. If we are going to invest to replace the old building, we would hope that local residents would both feel that they have been listened to and respected – and that their feedback has actually made a difference. As a result, I am looking to meet with residents to hear directly from them. If anyone is interested, I'd be delighted to connect. Please email me at mark@milestoneapartments.ca. Thanks everyone. ~Mark Bergman
Mark, when you talk "replacing" – that is one thing – but your proposal is much more than a "replacement". It is an increased footprint and a much larger one, at that. This is a delicate area, particularly, the lane and the pond. Please respect that. Many thanks.
Kate Watson is a co-founder of Hello Dartmouth. She is freelance writer for regional and national magazines and graduate of the PR Certificate Program at NSCC. Kate has a keen interest in municipal politics, community-building and twitter. Follow her @DartmouthKate
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The Olentangy High School Class of '67 Reunion committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at Harry Buffalo, 6150 S. Sunbury Road.
All class members are welcome to join the meeting and help plan the reunion, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, or come to socialize.
Contact Bonnie King Patterson, bonniekingcorbin@yahoo.com, for information. The committee will continue to post updates on the OHS Class of 1967 Facebook page.
Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Congressman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) introduced the Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act (STOP Act).
It is legislation designed to help stop dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil from being shipped into the United States.
U.S. Senator Rob Portman and several others introduced bipartisan companion legislation in the Senate.


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On the episode of SBS' "Law of the Jungle with Friends" aired on February 20, the Byung Man Tribe kicks off a start to their survival in Palalu of the Pacific Ocean.
In order to go fishing in the sea, the tribe makes spears and nets. However, after countless hours of survival, the whole group is exhausted. Baro, the youngster of the tribe, takes charge in reenergizing the tribe with some bouncy music.
Yoon Se Ah immediately reacts to the music, bouncing along to the tune using props such as the nets and spears. Her club dancing with Baro's music instantly heats the jungle up.


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Our Investment in Mondoo: Simplifying Infrastructure Security Operations
All successful start-ups, from frontier technology firms to those realising the future of food, are built on shaking up traditional ways of thinking and doing. This is the mindset behind the companies that have upended swathes of the economy, solved major global challenges, and, ultimately, delivered on the potential of digital technologies. But a culture of continuous innovation comes with its own challenges.
Founders and investors are having to contemplate the knock-on effects of their innovations as technology success stories begin to wrestle with the new structural and behavioural norms that their progress has created. This is particularly true for digital infrastructure, where a mass migration to the cloud presents founders with challenges and opportunities in equal measure.
It's no secret that the technology stack is becoming more complex than ever. Some estimates suggest that the total cloud market capitalisation has more than doubled from $1 trillion to $2.2 trillion between 2020 and 2021 alone, largely as a result of the mass migration to the cloud. But this growth comes at a cost: the speed of the shift to cloud is poised to run faster than our ability to secure it. Complexity breeds vulnerability, and this is particularly true when each additional layer of the stack creates more loopholes to exploit and reduces the capacity for engineering teams to successfully prevent attacks.
That's why today we're thrilled to announce our partnership with the team at Mondoo, who have been amongst the earliest to spot this threat and develop a solution. The Mondoo platform effectively tackles complicated security topics across cloud, VMs, containers, and on-premise deployments. Mondoo was founded in 2020 by DevOps and security experts Soo Choi-Andrews, Christoph Hartmann, and Dominik Richter, who previously founded Inspec, devsec.io, and OpenStack. Their viewpoint has been shaped by their experience at Google, Chef Software, NASA, and Deutsche Telekom. Mondoo has developed a product targeted at the three security challenges typically faced by organisations seeking to manage hybrid infrastructure: confidence, prioritisation, and team alignment.
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What is particularly compelling about Mondoo's mission is the belief that these problems must be addressed from the ground up. For Soo, Christoph, and Dominik, the infrastructure developer (who is tasked with working with these issues on a daily basis) must be included in efforts to manage the security of a business––rather than resting the burden solely with an organisation's security team.
By empowering all infrastructure developers across the organisation, Mondoo's solution dramatically improves the prospects of a company building and maintaining a robust security stance. The data presented to teams allows for real-time answers to questions about what is running, its state, configuration, and the risk profile associated with environments.
Ultimately, we believe that all modern businesses are cloud businesses. And every one of them needs to stay safe. That's why we're hugely excited to partner with Soo, Christoph, and Dominik as Mondoo continues on its journey.
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When you get something you've always dreamed of it's beautiful.
In the past month, I was given an unconditional offer into the program of my dreams from a very old university in the United Kingdom that is held to quite a high caliber.
When I received the offer, I was beyond ecstatic and proud. I jumped up and down squealing for at least 10 minutes and a smile never left my face, which is a big deal if you know me, because ya girl has RBF something fierce.
While it was a big deal to me, perhaps I didn't realize just how big of a deal it was.
I received an email from the director congratulating me on my offer. I knew the program would be challenging to get into, but I didn't realize just how challenging.
Applicants apply from all over the globe for this.
They only chose 20 applicants.
I am 1 of the 20 from all around the world.
Me. A southern girl from a small town that no one has ever heard of.
We were chosen not only because of our intellect and academics thus far, but because of passion, motivation, the want to make the world a better place.
Finding out this information has me floored.
Because what if I fail? What if I don't accomplish everything I've ever dreamed of doing? What if I fall short? What if my all simply isn't enough?
My town has had it's eyes on me since it knew what I planned on doing, professors from my undergrad are watching, staying in contact, waiting to see what I do, but now it's so much bigger… Like the universe is watching…History is watching.
I'm a firm believer that the universe has a plan for all of us, even when we don't always understand.
I know this next chapter of my life will help prepare me for what the universe has in store and I look forward to it immensely.
Here's to the next chapter of my life and learning to fly.
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Hi lovely people of the internet! I hope your weekend and week were grand, mine was pretty chipper! So if you can't tell by the title this is a pretty awesome post if I do say so myself! I got the inspiration from a violet dream (her Instagram is here) and I merely changed some of the flavors to adapt to a more western palette, and my own as well.
My sweet, sweet mother sent me a beautiful care package a few weeks ago of cocoa nibs and freeze dried strawberries for my blog! I mean come on! Mother of the Year! She's perhaps the sweetest and most encouraging person ever and I'm so lucky to call her mom. I've been trying to figure out what to use with the freeze dried strawberries that would be somewhat easy and still be amazing! Thanks to my mom and Sven (from a_violet_dream) for the inspiration!
I love bread, I am a carb lover through and through and if one day I ever had to give up carbs I think I'd just stop eating. This recipe is fairly simple and makes a good amount of rolls; but there is a sizeable waiting period, simply for the bread; as well as some arm exercises necessary when it comes to kneading the bread; but other than that this recipe is a straight shooter.
When it comes to making bread, if you don't do it often or ever and you don't know just how long you've had that yeast in your cabinet then I recommend getting a brand new one. The yeast needs to be relatively new and alive to make the best type of bread, and trust me when I say you want a nice rise in your bread. This is also a fairly simple bread recipe, I was going to make brioche bread but I figured that, along with the food processer, the meringue, as well as the freeze dried strawberries would equal up to a bit too much work and make some people not give this recipe a try.
If you're wondering where to find freeze dried strawberries or fruit of any kind, you can usually find it at more natural food markets, whole foods as well as trader joe's if I'm not mistaken. They're not too expensive and because the flavor is so intense you don't need a lot either. If you're not in the mood for strawberries and fancy raspberries, then I encourage the try. I'm not too knowledgeable about all the freeze dried fruits, but because this is a sugar based mixture for the rolls, I don't think any difficulties should arise (get it because of the bread) from using some other freeze dried fruit.
Then there's the meringue, of all the things this is the beast that almost made me angry. You really, really need to add the sugar slowly and if you can, use super fine sugar instead of regular granulated sugar; it should make the mixture smoother and combining process easier, but adding more than a slightly smaller spoonful is asking for some granules in your meringue. Just remember to take it slow – kind of like dating! The meringue is obviously of the high maintenance variety.
That's all for this post, not my usual long, rambly post, but I think that's because as I'm writing this I'm this close to passing out from hunger. I refused to leave my bed until I wrote this all out, but it's turning out to be more of a hindrance. I hope you all enjoy the remainder of your day and week and thanks for stopping by!
In your food processer, pulse your freeze dried strawberries and your granulated sugar until they are fully combined. It shouldn't take longer than 30 seconds to a minute. Set it aside and make your dough.
Pre-measure out all of your ingredients and sift your flour 2 times. Dissolve your yeast into your warm water/milk (Warning: this should be warm NOT hot, this will kill the yeast and your bread won't rise. Make sure when you touch the water it's warm like a baby's bath). When the yeast has soften, about 30 seconds to a minute, add your melted butter, salt and stir the wet mixture, add to your flour and make sure all the yeast is in the flour, it has tendencies to fall to the bottom of your wet mixture.
With a wooden spoon stir your flour and wet mixture until it is almost fully combined and hard to manage, turn your dough onto a VERY WELL flour surface and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This is long enough to wash your bowl to return your knead dough to. After the dough has rested start to knead the dough for 5 minutes. Your arms will be worn out after but it will all be worth it.
Return your dough to your bowl (make sure the bowl is greased with butter or oil) and cover it with a damp towel, not soaked, and let it to rest and rise for 90 minutes, this will give the dough ample time to double in size.
Once the dough has risen punch the dough and roll it onto a floured surface again, take your rolling pin and roll it out somewhat into a square. It doesn't really matter since you're going to roll it up and it will all end up fine. You want it about a 1/4 inch thick. (Hint: Make sure your lift your dough and flour underneath repeatedly to make sure it's not sticking to your surface). Take about 2 tablespoons of room temperature butter and spread it onto your rolled out dough, then sprinkle your strawberry sugar on top of the butter.
Roll up your dough and then cut them into even slices, put them in a greased pan and let them proof for another 30 minutes.
Once your rolls have proof gently brush them with some melted butter and sprinkle them with some granulated sugar and some fine sea salt and put them in a 375F oven for 45 minutes. Check after 30. Let them cool completely before making your meringue.
In a small to medium size, clean, dry metal bowl add 1 egg white and your cream of tartar, mix on medium to high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 to3 minutes, begin to slowly add your sugar mixing thoroughly after each addition, this process should take another 3 to 5 minutes. Once all your sugar is added mix one more time and then with an offset spatula or knife spread it over your cake with whatever design you desire.
With a blowtorch or your oven on broil, broil the meringue until dark and smoky in color.
Once the meringue has cooled, about 5 to 10 minutes, cut and serve and enjoy!
Strawberries!!!! My favourite. Just few months and I can try your recipes :)!!
That's great! Where do you live that strawberries aren't in season yet? If you don't mind me asking.
Oh wow that's so exciting! Let's hope for +10C!!!!!


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Le  (NHS) est le système de la santé publique du Royaume-Uni. Cette organisation fournit l'essentiel des soins depuis la médecine générale aux salles d'urgence des hôpitaux, les soins longue durée aux soins dentaires. Il a été fondé en 1948 par le gouvernement travailliste de Clement Attlee et est devenu une partie intégrante de la société et de la culture britannique au point d'être décrite par un ancien ministre de l'économie, Nigel Lawson, comme la « religion nationale ».

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Sujet présent dans le champ politique depuis les années 1930, recommandé dans le Rapport Beveridge le projet de service national de la santé est finalement mis en place par le gouvernement travailliste de Clement Attlee en 1948.

Aneurin Bevan, secrétaire d'État à la santé, porte le projet. Il le présente comme devant répondre à trois principes : répondre aux besoins de chacun, être entièrement gratuit et être basé sur les besoins médicaux et non sur la capacité du patient à payer.

Trois ans après sa mise en place, le gouvernement conservateur de Winston Churchill introduit les premiers reste-à-charge.

Le NHS est confronté depuis les années 1980 au désengagement de l'État dans les services publics. Son budget est dès lors insuffisant pour répondre aux besoins de la population. Il subit chaque année ce que les médias britanniques appellent la « crise hivernale », au cours de laquelle les délais de prise en charge aux urgences augmentent significativement. L'espérance de vie des Britanniques stagne depuis 2011 et tend même à régresser pour les franges les plus vulnérables de la population, notamment dans les territoires désindustrialisés du Nord de l'Angleterre. Près de  sont morts en attendant un lit d'hôpital entre 2016 et 2019. Des décès uniquement liés à la durée d'attente et non à l'état des malades. Le système de santé subit plusieurs préjudices, tels que la surpopulation, le manque d'effectifs et de moyens. Ainsi, plus de  ont été supprimés entre 2010 et 2019 en Angleterre alors que le nombre de personnes devant être hospitalisées a augmenté.

Le , pour marquer son , la reine Élisabeth II décide de donner la Croix de Georges au NHS pour « le courage et le dévouement » de ses employés, en particulier pendant le pandémie de Covid-19.

Amanda Pritchard devient le  la première femme à diriger cette institution.

Structure

Depuis 1999 et la loi de décentralisation, chaque nation du Royaume-Uni est responsable du système public de santé. Le NHS a donc été divisé en quatre organismes indépendants :
NHS  ;
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Malgré leur administration et financement distincts, il n'y a aucune discrimination quand un habitant d'une zone du Royaume-Uni a besoin de soins dans une autre zone, même si les patients sont souvent renvoyés dans leur région d'origine quand il est possible de les déplacer. Les conséquences financières et administratives sont traitées par les organisations concernées et aucune participation personnelle du patient n'est nécessaire.

La prise en charge des personnes ne résidant pas au Royaume-Uni est soumise à des dispositions uniformes pour la plupart réalisées par les délégués au ministère britannique de la Santé plutôt que tout service de santé individuel. Les ressortissants étrangers reçoivent toujours des soins gratuits au moment de l'utilisation en cas d'urgence.
Ils bénéficient également des prises en charge gratuites s'ils ont résidé légalement au Royaume-Uni pendant douze mois, ont récemment pris une résidence permanente, demandé l'asile ou autre statut de résident régulier. Les citoyens de l'Espace économique européen, ainsi que ceux des pays avec lesquels le Royaume-Uni dispose d'une base de réciprocité, ont également droit à des soins gratuits à l'aide de la carte européenne d'assurance maladie. Les ressortissants étrangers peuvent être soumis à un entretien afin d'établir leur nationalité et leur statut de résident, qui doit être résolu avant qu'un traitement non urgent ne puisse commencer. Pour les patients qui ne sont pas admissibles à un traitement gratuit, il est demandé de payer à l'avance, ou de signer un engagement écrit.

Le traitement des blessures causées dans un accident de la route a été mis en place depuis les années 1930, mais ces frais n'etaient généralement pas appliqués jusqu'à l'entrée en vigueur du « circulation routière (frais NHS) Act 1999 » qui dirigent les charges aux assureurs des véhicules impliqués. Cela implique nécessairement des patients dans le processus de charge, même s'ils ne sont pas personnellement facturés pour le traitement.

Budget et financement
Les dépenses de chaque organisme sont décidées par le pouvoir législatif de chaque nation. Le Gouvernement du Royaume-Uni alloue le montant correspondant et chaque NHS gère de façon autonome son budget. En 2012 le budget total de 127 milliards de livres est distribué de la façon suivante :
NHS England : 108,9 milliards de livres
NHS Scotland : 9,4 milliards de livres
NHS Wales : 5,3 milliards de livres
Health & Social Care Board of Northern Ireland : 3,9 milliards de livres

Le budget du NHS pour l'année 2020 s'élève à 140 milliards de livres sterling, soit environ 160 milliards d'euros. En comparaison, les prestations pour la branche maladie du régime général de la Sécurité sociale française s'élève à 198 milliards d'euros (chiffre 2018). Le NHS est financé majoritairement par les impôts. En cela, le NHS diffère de la Sécurité sociale française qui est elle principalement financée par des cotisations sociales.

Controverses et problèmes structuraux

Fortement éprouvé par une décennie de sous-investissements puis par deux ans de pandémie de Covid-19, le NHS connait une crise historique au début des années 2020. Près de 50 000 infirmiers et des milliers de médecins manquent à l'appel.

Les ambulances sont également trop peu nombreuses pour répondre aux sollicitations, conduisant de plus en plus de patients à attendre l'arrivée des secours pendant des heures après une chute, voire un accident cardiaque. En 2022, il faut attendre en moyenne quarante-huit minutes une ambulance en Angleterre pour répondre à une suspicion de crise cardiaque ou d'accident vasculaire cérébral, alors que l'objectif officiel est de dix-huit minutes.

Les lits d'hôpitaux, eux aussi en nombre insuffisant, sont saturés.

Ces dysfonctionnements conduisent à une hausse de la surmortalité. Début 2023, le syndicat des urgentistes, déclare que la crise des urgences entraînait « trois cents à cinq cents morts » par semaine (des patients ayant attendu trop longtemps une ambulance ou un soin).

En 2022, un rapport indique que la mort de centaines de nourissons aurait pu être évitée avec une prise en charge adéquate.

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Environmentalists battle administration on catch limits
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WASHINGTON – A proposed federal rule that would give regional councils more say in setting catch limits on fish has sparked rare friction between the Obama administration and environmental groups.
The proposal, years in the making, could take effect this summer. It would provide the eight councils "additional clarity and potential flexibility" to comply with the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act.
Groups like the Natural Resources Defense Council and Earth Justice say the change could roll back nearly a decade of progress in rescuing once-overfished populations.
Since Congress updated Magnuson-Stevens in 2006, the number of stocks labeled as overfished or subject to overfishing has dropped to the lowest level in 20 years of tracking.
"We would go backwards from what is now a pretty successful rule," said Lee Crockett, director of U.S. Ocean Conservation for the Pew Charitable Trusts. "This adds more flexibility to what was pretty clear guidelines, and our experience has been that when flexibility is provided to these fishery management councils, it's not a good thing."
The councils, which include state officials, environmental activists and industry representatives, determine catch limits on dozens of stocks, including cod off New England, red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico and salmon in the Pacific.
They follow science-driven guidelines – first issued in early 2009 in the waning days of the Bush administration – that are enforced through the "National Standard 1" regulation, which the proposed rule would modify.
The regulation has helped once-depleted fish stocks rebound, but the councils have drawn resentment from most recreational and some commercial fishermen, who have suffered under the catch limits and have tried to pressure the administration and lawmakers to loosen them.
Officials with the Fisheries Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say the final rule will provide regional councils the latitude to change catch limits without compromising a stock's health.
"We are absolutely adamant that we will continue to end overfishing," Sam Rauch, deputy assistant administrator for regulatory programs in NOAA's fisheries division, told a Senate subcommittee recently. "We will rebuild stocks."
That assurance has done little to comfort environmentalists.
Among their concerns is that regional councils will be allowed to determine a stock's health – and the appropriate catch limit – by averaging population data across three years, as opposed to using the most recent one-year window. That change, environmental groups say, would lead to looser catch limits even if the most recent year showed a species was being overfished.
"If you're going to be averaging it out, you might be missing opportunities to take action to help rebuild the population," said Ted Morton, director of Federal Ocean Policy for Pew.
The groups also worry that a provision in the proposed rule would permit councils to expand catch limits for some stocks if fishermen don't use up all of the previous year's quota. Allowing such "carryover" could result in a once-rebuilt stock ending up being overfished, they say.
Pew notes that recreational fishermen caught about 50% of their quota of gag grouper in the Gulf of Mexico in 2014, and commercial fishermen caught about 70% of their allotment. Had the proposed rule been in place, Pew says, the limits would have been eased even though there were indications the gag population is actually declining.
Environmental groups never thought they'd be feuding with a president who has been an ally on climate change, alternative energy development and land preservation.
"One of the questions that we would ask is, does President Obama want to have an ocean legacy, at least as far as fish go, that's not as good as George Bush," Crockett said. "It's surprising that we'd even ask that question, but we are."
NOAA fisheries division has received approximately 100,000 comments on the proposed rule, including comments from environmental organizations and industry groups.
"We are currently working through the comments and will address their concerns," agency spokeswoman Connie Barclay said. "As far as a timeline, we are working through our process and hope to complete later this year, probably in the late summer."
Jerald Ault, a professor at the University of Miami's Department of Marine Ecosystems and Society, generally agrees with Pew that the regional councils would take advantage of increased flexibility to expand catch limits. But he also said averaging population data over three years – and providing more data points – might actually be useful in getting a better handle on exactly how well stocks are doing.
And he said getting accurate data is critical for any strategy to work in managing catches.
"We diddle a bit in getting concerned about the fringes." Ault said. "The core of this problem is really the information that we're collecting to guide these very important economic, social, and political decisions that revolve around fisheries."
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The app is launching with 50 world tours, with more coming later.
Google took the wraps off its new Google Earth update on Tuesday, complete with new global guided tours and a random "I'm feeling lucky" button. The company has teamed up with the BBC, Jane Goodall, and Sesame Street to offer 50 "Voyager" stories, each of which offers an interactive exploration of a new part of the world.
One of the first Voyager stories users may encounter is called "This is Home." It's an exploration of homes around the world in various cultures, offering a fascinating insight into a Greenlandic IIoq or a Peruvian chuclla. More homes will be added in the coming months, and Google is expected to add new Voyager stories every week.
Also joining the app is a new "I'm feeling lucky" button. This takes the user to one of 20,000 different places, zooming in on hidden gems. Knowledge Cards provide facts and information about new discoveries.
Another new button provides 3D perspectives for anywhere in the world. World wonders like the Grand Canyon and the Château de Chambord are recreated in stunning detail.
Members of the press have received invitations to a "first look" at the new Google Earth, which will take place Tuesday at New York's Whitney Museum of Art.
The update is much needed. Apple has started making apps not compatible with future versions of iOS, as the company shifts toward 64-bit phone processors. Google Earth, which was last updated May 2016, was set for the chopping block.
Unfortunately, Apple users will have to wait a while. The update is first rolling out via the web for Google Chrome, with Android following after in the coming week. iOS and users of other web browsers will receive an update "in the near future." Google also said that users can still access and download Google Earth 7 for the desktop.


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National Jewish Health Hires Dr. Sandra Gunselman as Executive Director of Advanced Diagnostics Lab
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National Jewish Health Hires Dr. Sandra Gunselman as Executive Director of Advanced Diagnostics Laboratories
DENVER — National Jewish Health announced the appointment of Sandra Gunselman, PhD, as Executive Director of the Advanced Diagnostics Laboratories. National Jewish Health Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories provides immune and respiratory disease expertise to clinical, biotech, pharmaceutical, public health and diagnostic partners. Dr. Gunselman will lead the effort to expand business for the laboratories and market specialized diagnostic tests to larger audiences.
Dr. Gunselman comes to National Jewish Health with more than two decades of research and laboratory leadership experience. Most recently she worked at Assurex Health in Mason, Ohio, where she served as Vice President of Laboratory Operations for the past four years.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the National Jewish Health team. National Jewish Health has a far-reaching reputation as the center of excellence in respiratory care, and the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories are a major contributor to that reputation," said Dr. Gunselman. "Some of the world's leading researchers in immunology, TB, and mycobacteriology are here, and there is great potential to lead other emerging areas such as molecular genomics and rheumatology."
Dr. Gunselman received her doctorate in cellular and molecular biology from Colorado State University and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Washington and Eppley Cancer Research Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Additionally, she has authored 18 peer-reviewed publications.
National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Founded 120 years ago as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health today is the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to groundbreaking medical research and treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders. Patients and families come to National Jewish Health from around the world to receive cutting-edge, comprehensive, coordinated care. To learn more, visit the media resources page.
We have many faculty members, from bench scientists to clinicians, who can speak on almost any aspect of respiratory, immune, cardiac and gastrointestinal disease as well as lung cancer and basic immunology.
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Doors Pack 'Waiting for the Sun' 50th Anniversary Reissue With Unreleased Songs
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The Doors will celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Waiting for the Sun' with a reissue featuring 14 previously unreleased tracks.
The Doors will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their third album Waiting for the Sun with a reissue featuring 14 previously unreleased tracks. The two-CD, one LP set is available to pre-order ahead of its September 14th release via Rhino.
Of the 14 unreleased recordings, nine are early "rough mixes" cut during the original recording sessions, which longtime Doors engineer/mixer Bruce Botnick discovered while digging through his archives. "I prefer some of these rough mixes to the finals, as they represent all of the elements and additional background vocals, different sensibilities on balances, and some intangible roughness, all of which are quite attractive and refreshing," Botnick said.
The remaining five unreleased tracks were recorded live at a September 17th, 1968 Doors concert in Copenhagen, Denmark. The live selections include…
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Hear Tons of Unreleased Hüsker Dü Material From Forthcoming Early Reissue Set
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There's a mother lode of music arriving for fans of Hüsker Dü, who soon will be issuing a trove of mostly unreleased material from early in their career. More
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The Smiths Announce Deluxe Reissue of The Queen Is Dead
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The Smiths have announced the deluxe reissue of their seminal album The Queen is Dead. More
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Def Leppard Prep Remastered 'Hysteria' for 30th Anniversary Box Set
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Def Leppard will release a remastered, 30th anniversary edition of 1987's 'Hysteria,' featuring a slew of rare songs.
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Keiji Haino's debut album Watashi Dake? to get first vinyl reissue on Black Editions
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From Darth Vader starting off as a fatherless kid with bad acting skills to Lebron James allegedly being the product of an underground medical experiment funded by Spalding, every superhuman has their origin story.
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Radiohead's Ed O'Brien Says They "Subconsciously Killed" "Lift" Because It Would've Made Them Too Popular
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Elton John to Reissue 'Greatest' Live LP for Record Store Day
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Elton John will reissue his personal pick for his favorite concert recording, 17-11-70, on Record Store Day, with the gig's entire performance available on vinyl for the first time. More
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Fleetwood Mac Unearth Rare Tracks for 'Tango in the Night' Reissue
Fleetwood Mac prepped a remastered, 30th anniversary reissue of 1987 LP 'Tango in the Night' featuring rare tracks and unheard recordings.
Fleetwood Mac will release an expansive, 30th anniversary edition of their 14th studio album, 1987's Tango in the Night, on March 10th via Warner Bros. Records. More
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George Harrison's Entire Studio Catalog to Get Vinyl Reissue
To mark what would have been George Harrison's 74th birthday on February 24th, the Beatles guitarist's entire solo catalog will be reissued on vinyl.
To mark what would have been George Harrison's 74th birthday on February 24th, the Beatles guitarist's entire solo catalog will be reissued on vinyl. More
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Buzzcocks Plot Reissues of Debut EP, Early Studio Bootleg
Buzzcocks are reissuing their debut EP, 'Spiral Scratch,' and early studio bootleg 'Time's Up.' Fin Costello/Getty
Influential pop-punk band Buzzcocks will reissue their self-released debut EP, 1977's Spiral Scratch, and Time's Up, an official studio bootleg documenting their first-ever recording session from 1976. Domino Records will release the 40th anniversary EP reissue on January 27th, followed by Time's Up on March 10th.
The special edition Spiral Scratch seven-inch, limited to 300 copies globally, features an insert with the EP's original press release. The long out-of-print Time's…
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Boynton Beach (United States) (AFP) - US war veteran Chad Brown suffers from PTSD after serving in Iraq and Somalia, has been homeless and classified as mentally disabled, sold his blood for $20 a pop and tried to kill himself.
Now he has found some semblance of redemption in the swamps of Florida, mucking around with disadvantaged inner city youths to catch snakes and get a taste of nature as he works to connect with other people.
The project is the brain child of a Portland-based NGO called Soul River. The kids find adult mentors while the vets gain some perspective on life, says Brown, a decorated Navy veteran who founded the organization.
On this particular day Brown is with another vet and five youths in the Loxahatchee nature reserve, on Florida's east coast, when a Burmese python slithers out of a sack that a forestry official had been holding it in.
Later, the group troops off into a swamp with muck up to their hips infested with mosquitos and alligators. But a Florida Everglades guide assures them that the big-toothed critters do not like human flesh. All the humans get are bug bites.
Brown founded Soul River in 2011 after concluding that a simple sport -- fly fishing -- was the only thing that helped him battle his PTSD.


Paddy Hopkirk is acknowledged as the international 'Mini Legend' with his iconic win at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally, catapulting both Paddy and the Mini into popularity. His contributions to motorsport have covered almost seven decades with his first taste of victory arising from the 1953 Cairncastle Hillclimb in a Volkswagen Beetle.
Accepted as one of the Standard-Triumph team, Paddy competed in the Tulip Rally, Circuit of Ireland and Coupes des Alpes throughout the late fifties before joining the BMC and making his first home international appearance with Jack Scott in the 1962 RAC Rally. The victories that followed certified Paddy Hopkirk as a significant name in the golden era of rallying; working with some of the worlds most influential names to secure the emblematic reputation of both the Mini and the people that helped build it's success.
Following Paddy's pivotal year in 1994, the following year followed with the BMC Works team and Paddy embarking on further rallying successes. This year we celebrate one of those successes in the 50-year anniversary of Paddy Hopkirk's win at the 1965 Circuit of Ireland.
Paddy embarked on the Circuit of Ireland with Belfast born co-driver, Terry Harryman. The rally began in Bangor and Paddy soon took the lead from Porsche racing legend, Vic Elford who drove a works Cortina GT. Once all cars had reached Killarney that evening for the overnight rest stop, Paddy had lost the lead – a fallback, which would later be reprised the next day. As we know, the choice of tryes will make the biggest difference when suited to the weather and road conditions – on the Sunday Paddy was to use racing tyres on the Mini Cooper S, a decision which would reward him with a 16 second advantage on the other cars, regaining the lead with help from Terry's local experience.
This lead extended to the finish line with Paddy gaining an outright victory to win the Gallagher Trophy, the Autosport Trophy and the Londonderry trophy for first in class. The following year, fellow BMC driver Tony Fall with co-driver Henry Liddon would take his first win in a Mini Cooper before Paddy Hopkirk re-lived the excitement with additional win of the Circuit of Ireland in 1967 – his third victory in this championship, including his 1962 win – the first for a Mini Cooper at the Circuit of Ireland.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Paddy Hopkirk's win at the Circuit of Ireland, we are offering 10& off the entire Paddy Hopkirk Mini Collection with a free BMC 60th anniversary with every purchase over £25.00. Be sure to visit www.minisport.com to take advantage of this deal and with free UK delivery & £10 off international delivery until this weekend you can celebrate guilt-free!
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Glatfelter reports full year and fourth quarter earnings
Glatfelter reported 2014 full year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.55 (GAAP $1.57) compared with $1.40 per diluted share in 2013 (GAAP $1.52). For the 2014 fourth quarter Glatfelter reported adjusted earnings of $19.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared with $15.0 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, in the 2013 fourth quarter. On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter 2014 net income totaled $19.6 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, compared with $16.5 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013. Consolidated net sales totaled $436.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with $434.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.
"Our fourth-quarter adjusted earnings were 32 percent higher than the same period a year ago, but fell short of our expectations," said Dante C. Parrini, chairman and chief executive officer. "In Composite Fibers, near-term macro-level challenges, including the fluid economic and political situation in Russia and Ukraine, weak economic growth in Europe as well as increased competitive pressures, impacted results for the business. Specialty Papers reported improved performance over the same period a year ago, although its results were weaker than anticipated mainly due to production and medical costs being higher than expected. Advanced Airlaid Materials delivered another solid quarter, and we continue to evaluate capacity expansion opportunities for this business."
Mr. Parrini continued, "Looking ahead in 2015, we expect to see strong performance and growth opportunities in Advanced Airlaid Materials. However, Composite Fibers, in particular the wallcovering business, is likely to continue to face economic headwinds in Europe and Russia, where weaker currencies and political uncertainty are impacting our business. We expect Specialty Papers to again outperform the uncoated free-sheet market and we continue to focus our efforts to improve the reliability and efficiency of our pulp and paper operations.
"We remain confident in our long-term business strategy and opportunities in targeted growth markets. We are focused on solid execution in key areas such as operational excellence, continuous improvement, innovation and customer service – all of which will help advance our strategic objectives. With the near term headwinds the business is facing, we are also committed to significantly reducing costs throughout our organization by accelerating our continuous improvement initiatives and implementing a number of cost cutting measures including broad based workforce reductions of approximately 3 percent to 5 percent of our global workforce. These continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts are expected to improve operating profit by $25 million to $30 million in 2015," Mr. Parrini concluded.
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You are my mom, and you are good.
A long time ago, there was a young teenager. Likely scared, in a really hard situation. Without many options. She made a choice. She couldn't keep me, so she did what she knew was best. I've never seen her, I've never uttered her name. She could walk by me on the street and I wouldn't even know who she was.
She gave me life through a labour of love that was mixed with pain and heartache.
I wouldn't be here without her and my heart breaks sometimes when I think about her.
She came and took my little broken-up life and wrapped it up in pink cozy blankets surrounded by cuddles and kisses. She surrounded me with love so tight and has whispered throughout my life that everything is going to be alright.
She didn't give me life, but she is my life.
I don't write about her much because some emotions run so deep that when you bring them to the surface they erupt in tears that you can't contain, with a love that you can't explain. If I imagine a different path that might not have had her in it, I can't imagine where I would be. I know beyond any struggles and questions I have had that she is the mom that I was meant to have.
I may have been given to her.
But she definitely was given to me.
If you know her, you know that she is kind. It flows from her heart like a river. If you know her, you know that she'd do anything for anyone she loves. And she loves deep. My whole life my friends have said, "Your mom is beautiful," and I beam with pride because she is beautiful. The most beautiful mom ever, inside and out.
I have faith because of her example.
I serve because I saw her serve.
I forgive because she is forgiving.
I work hard because I saw her work hard.
I love others because she loves with no end.
I want to be like her in every way.
In this present season, my mom is getting harder to find.
I hug her, I sit close. I hold her hand tight.
I want her to know I'm here, and that I know she's there.
I look straight into her eyes as far as I can, imagining that she can see how I feel deep into her heart.
"You and me," she replies.
"You're so good," she tells us all, whenever she sees us.
Those words are ALL the words of our life wrapped into a little phrase. All the things that can't be said, but we know what they mean.
Because of the goodness of you.
I love you my sweet mom. You are one of the greatest gifts in my life. Thank you for never letting go of me. Thank you for always cheering me on and believing in me. Thank you for praying for me when I didn't think I could get through the day. Thanks for loving your family in a way that makes me want to love mine. For being the mom to me, that I've tried to be to my own children.
You love has been a constant flow throughout my life.
Filling the deep places that no one could reach.
I'm beside you no matter what is ahead.
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So touching and heartwarming! Moms are treasures. Thank you for sharing!
I can hardly utter a word… through the tears. BEAUTIFUL.
So well said, yet again Shelly. You may never know your birth-mother, but you can know that she was part of God's plan, she cared enough to choose life for you. The world is a better place because she did. Through the model of your Mom's example, you have become a treasure to those whose lives you share. Our girls are blessed to have had you as a role model and leader, especially since they are adopted. I am blessed to have had you as a boss(BG club, lol) and my wife is blessed to consider you a friend.
As your Mom is good, so too are you Shelly!
You know the most beautiful part Shelly? She chose YOU! Most of us didn't have that, our moms got what they got, you were chosen! How beautiful! I read your words and I'm so understanding this season you're in. I'm there too, there is often a blank stare where there was recognition and love. I'm not her daughter anymore, I'm apparently her sister. 🙂 Our moms are still in there, they still have those beautiful warm giving hearts, yes, they are harder to find every day but the memories we have nothing can ever take away. I miss my mom in so many ways. But I'm thankful for every minute I still have with her. Cherish it all! Much love Cousin, you have a beautiful spirit, just like your mom!
Oh my Shelly. So beautifully written and so heartfelt… you are infused with the sweetness of your mom.
Oh my Shelly… so beautifully said… so heartfelt and full of truth. You are infused with the sweetness of your mom.
So well written Shelly. You are so right she was and is beautiful. From the moment I met her she welcomed me as one of the family. I love her dearly.
You, my darling girl are beyond blessed to have her as your mom. I see so much of her in you. Continue to let her legacy shine through you.
The love 💕 you have with your mom and for each other is a FOREVER LOVE! God put you 2 together for a great purpose 💗💗!


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Affordable housing deal moves on
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Multifamily development will be prevented at 44 Westport Road if a deal between town officials and developer Patrick Downend proceeds successfully.
At the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night, Jan. 20, town officials announced they had come to a preliminary agreement to sell one acre of land on Old Danbury Road to developer Patrick Downend. Nine of the 30 units to be built on the property will be affordable under state guidelines.
Under the terms of the deal, Mr. Downend will purchase the town-owned land for $1.045 million, its independently appraised value after a $100,000 credit for extended sewage lines.
The developer has also agreed to sell his property at 44 Westport Road, which he had earlier proposed for redevelopment into 20 units of multi-family housing. As a term of that sale, Mr. Downend will attach a deed restriction to the property limiting it to single-family development.
"This agreement is the result of many weeks of constructive negotiations to enable the development of an affordable housing project in a suitable town location and to resolve a controversial project that Mr. Downend had proposed last year in a residential zone," the town said in a press release.
According to First Selectman Bill Brennan, a contract of sale will be ready to sign in approximately 30 days.
"The town has worked very hard to address the community's need to provide its residents with affordable housing options and to simultaneously resolve the controversy created by Mr. Downend's original proposal. The sale of this land on Old Danbury Road does both," Mr. Brennan said.
A final deal is subject to permit approvals by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Inland Wetlands Commission.
The attorney for Mr. Downend, Casey Healy of Gregory and Adams, said he and his client are confident their plan will pass these permit processes.
"Having looked at preliminary concept plans, I talked to [Town Planner] Bob Nerney and [Director of Environmental Affairs] Pat Sesto and we believe we will be able to get our approvals," Mr. Healy said.
The $100,000 credit on the sale price for sewer extension was included in the deal because Mr. Downend agreed to dig a deeper sewer than is required by regulations. The deeper sewer will allow the town to more easily develop the additional five acres of land it owns on Old Danbury Road.
After Mr. Downend's building is complete, the town will restore Old Danbury Road to its current standards. The new multifamily unit will be near Wilton Commons and Trackside Teen Center, which are on Station Road.


In light of the recent state takeover of CPS's special education program and today's report in the Sun-Times about potential felony-level violations of state law by a now-former member of the Chicago Board of Education, parents from Raise Your Hand Action and Parents 4 Teachers are heading to Senate President John Cullerton's Springfield office today to demand the passage of a bill to give Chicago a fully elected, representative school board. And, yes, we do have the sad, dying Elected School Board bill on IL capitol hill right now!
This bill passed in both the House and Senate last year but has not gone through what's called concurrence to send to the Governor's desk. You can read the letter delivered to Sen President Cullerton here.
Our bill will be visiting various legislators asking for help in moving the bill along! Watch the our ERSB Bill on IL Capitol Hill video here. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to follow our bill and hear reactions from our elected officials.
Great news! The class-size goals bill we've been working on, HB5481, passed in the Senate last week thanks to sponsor Senator Omar Aquino. This bill already passed in the House and will go to the Governor's desk next. We hope he'll sign it.
Thanks to everyone who made calls, filled out witness slips, even went to Springfield. Thanks to Representative Will Guzzardi and Senator Omar Aquino for sponsoring this bill.
This bill requires districts to share current year, individual class size data for each school and puts in goals for reduced class size starting in 2020. While it's not a mandate, if it's signed into law, it makes a statement that the General Assembly actually values smaller class sizes and will provide the data to look at where resources need to go for class size reduction. Parents shouldn't have to FOIA districts to get this info, and we won't have to anymore if this passes. Thanks, all!
On Wednesday, Representative Fred Crespo introduced a new special ed bill in response to ISBE's Public Inquiry. SB454-HFA3, Enhancing Parent Participation in CPS Special Education, this bill goes beyond ISBE's corrective actions for CPS's violation of federal special education law to provide additional support, transparency and accountability that families seeking a free, appropriate public education for their children with disabilities need. You can read the details of the bill and a list of organizational supporters here.
This bill has a hearing in the House Ed Committee Wednesday. A witness slip has NOT posted yet. Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook- we will post a link to the witness slip as soon as it is available.
Another special education bill that needs your help!
SB3514 passed in the Senate but CPS is trying to water it down in the House. Please call the Speaker and Leader's Offices to ask them to pass SB3514 as is with no poison pill!


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Q: Compactness in Kantorovich Duality Problem I've been following along in https://lchizat.github.io/files2020ot/lecture1.pdf to learn about optimal transport theory and ran into some confusion in Chapter 4 "The dual problem"...
Let $X,Y$ be polish spaces. For $\mu \in \mathcal{P}(X), \nu \in \mathcal{P}(Y)$ let $\Pi(\mu, \nu)$ be the set of probability measures defined on $X \times Y$ with marginals $\mu, \nu$, i.e.
$$
\Pi(\mu, \nu) = \left\{ \gamma \in \mathcal{P}(X \times Y) \mid \gamma(A \times Y) = \mu(A),\, \gamma(X \times B) = \nu(B) \right\}
$$
Let $\mathcal{M}^+$ denote the set of non-negative Borel regular measures and let $\mathcal{C}_b(U)$ be the set of bounded continuous real valued functions defined on $U$.
Given $\gamma \in \mathcal{M}^+$, consider the following equation
$$
\sup_{(\varphi, \psi) \in \mathcal{C}_b(X) \times \mathcal{C}_b(Y)} \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu + \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu - \int_{X \times Y} \left(\varphi(x) + \psi(y) \right) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = \begin{cases} 0 & \gamma \in \Pi(\mu, \nu) \\ +\infty & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}
$$
Is it necessary for $X,Y$ to be compact in order for the above equation to be correct?
I (naively) think the answer is no, my reasoning is as follows:

Suppose $\gamma \in \Pi(\mu, \nu)$. We can consider $\phi, \psi \ge 0$ since any non-negative pair with achieve a larger $\sup$ than a possibly-negative pair. By definition
$$
\int_{X \times Y} \varphi(x) \,\mathrm{d}\gamma = \sup \left\{ \int_{X \times Y} s \, \mathrm{d} \gamma \mid s = \sum_i \alpha_i \chi_{E_i},\, s \le \varphi,\, E_i \, \gamma-\text{measurable}, \alpha_i \in [0, \infty) \right\}
$$
Also, by construction
$$
\int_{X \times Y} \sum_i \alpha_i \chi_{A_i \times Y} \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = \sum_i \alpha_i \gamma \left( A_i \times Y \right) = \sum_i \alpha_i \mu \left( A_i \right) = \int_X \sum_i \alpha_i \chi_{A_i} \,\mathrm{d} \mu \\
\implies \int_{X \times Y} \varphi(x) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma \ge \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu
$$
However, we also have, for any measurable $E_i \subset X \times Y$, $E_{i_y} = \{ x \mid (x, y) \in E_i \}$
$$
\int_X \sum_i \alpha_i \chi_{E_{i_y}} \,\mathrm{d} \mu = \sum_i \alpha_i \mu \left( E_{i_y} \right) = \sum_i \alpha_i \gamma \left( E_{i_y} \times Y \right) \ge \sum_i \alpha_i \gamma \left( E_i \right) = \int_{X \times Y} \sum_i \alpha_i \chi_{E_i} \,\mathrm{d} \gamma \\
\implies \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu \ge \int_{X \times Y} \varphi(x) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma
$$
Combining the above statements we get
$$
\int_{X \times Y} \varphi(x) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu
$$
By similar logic we find
$$
\int_{X \times Y} \psi(y) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu
$$
So that
$$
\int_{X \times Y} \varphi(x) + \psi(y) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d}\mu + \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu
$$
And finally
$$
\int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu + \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu - \int_{X \times Y} \left(\varphi(x) + \psi(y) \right) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = 0
$$

Now suppose $\gamma \not\in \Pi(\mu, \nu)$. Without loss of generality suppose $\gamma(A \times Y) \neq \mu(A)$ for some measurable $A \subset X$. Again without loss of generality suppose $\mu(A) > \gamma(A \times Y)$ (otherwise work with $A_i^c$). Put $\psi = 0$ and $\varphi_n \in \mathcal{C}_b$ so that $\varphi_n \to \chi_E$  (e.g. by convolving $\chi_E$ with a sequence of mollifiers). Put $\varphi_n' = n \varphi_n$ then
$$
\int_X \varphi_n' \,\mathrm{d} \mu + \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu - \int_{X \times Y} \left(\varphi_n(x)' + \psi(y) \right) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma \to n \left( \mu(E) - \gamma(E \times Y) \right)
$$
i.e. it's unbounded so that
$$
\sup_{(\varphi, \psi) \in \mathcal{C}_b(X) \times \mathcal{C}_b(Y)} \int_X \varphi \,\mathrm{d} \mu + \int_Y \psi \,\mathrm{d} \nu - \int_{X \times Y} \left(\varphi(x) + \psi(y) \right) \,\mathrm{d} \gamma = + \infty
$$

Notably I never need $X,Y$ to be compact in the above proofs, but then again the proofs might be wrong-- let me know!
N.B. This question came up because the linked pdf states "we remind that $X,Y$ are compact spaces" before stating the above equation, but I couldn't figure out why!

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The British Embassy to the Department of State
His Majesty's Ambassador has received a telegram from Mr. Balfour, stating that in view of the fact that the Czecho-Slovaks on the Italian and western fronts have been so active in co-operating with the Allies, and also of the fact that there are approximately 50,000 men of this nationality in Russia, composed partly of prisoners and deserters, whom it is hoped to organize so as to use them against the enemy either in France or Russia, he has informed the representative of the Czecho-Slovak National Council that His Majesty's [Page 811] Government are prepared to recognize the Council in the same manner as it has been recognized by the French and Italian Governments. He is giving them an assurance of recognition of their Army as an organized unit labouring in the cause of the Allies, adding that His Majesty's Government will be ready to attach a British liaison officer to that Army as soon as such a step appears advisable. His Majesty's Government have also given an assurance that they will grant the Council the same political rights as regards the civil force of the Czecho-Slovaks as have already been accorded to the Polish National Committee.
Washington , June 7th 1918.
[Received June 8.]
Balfour, Arthur James


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<?php

namespace Jazz;

require_once('Jazz/IModel.php');

/**
 * Model Class
 *
 * @package Jazz
 * @subpackage Model
 * @author Michael Luster <phpjazz@nyclagniappe.com>
 * @copyright Copyright (c) NYCLagniappe.com - All Rights Reserved
 * @license http://www.opensource.org/licenses/bsd-license.php New BSD License
 * @link https://github.com/nyclagniappe/phpjazz
 */

class Model implements \Jazz\IModel {
    use \Jazz\TLock;

    /**
     * Indicates if object was modified
     * @var bool $_loaded
     */
    private $_loaded = false;

    /**
     * Data key/value properties
     * @var array $_data
     */
    private $_data = array();
    /**
     * Modified data
     * @var array $_dataModified
     */
    private $_dataModified = array();

    /**
     * Observer (OWNER)
     * @var \Jazz\IModel $_observer
     */
    private $_observer;

    /**
     * Constructor
     */
    public function __construct() {
        $this->_init();
        $this->clear();
    }

    /**
     * Initialization method
     */
    protected function _init() {}

    // INTERCEPTOR METHODS
    /**
     * Sets the value of a table column using 'key' map
     * @param string $key
     * @param mixed $val
     */
    public function __set($key, $val) {
        return;
    }

    /**
     * Unsets the value of the supplied table column
     * @param string $key
     */
    public function __unset($key) {
        return;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the value of a column (either by referece key or Column Name)
     * @param string $key
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function __get($key) {
        return $this->get($key);
    }

    /**
     * Returns if the key is set
     * @param string $key
     * @return bool
     */
    public function __isset($key) {
        return $this->isLoaded($key) || $this->isModified($key);
    }

    // ARRAY ACCESS METHODS
    /**
     * Returns if 'offset' is set (wrapper to exists())
     * @param string $offset
     * @return bool
     */
    public function offsetExists($offset) {
        return $this->__isset($offset);
    }

    /**
     * Returns Data (wrapper to get())
     * @param string $offset
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function offsetGet($offset) {
        return $this->__get($offset);
    }

    /**
     * Sets Data (wrapper to set())
     * @param string $offset
     * @param mixed $value
     */
    public function offsetSet($offset, $value) {
        $this->__set($offset, $value);
    }

    /**
     * Remove Data (wrapper to remove())
     * @param string $offset
     */
    public function offsetUnset($offset) {
        $this->__unset($offset);
    }

    // ACTION METHODS
    /**
     * Clears the object to empty state
     */
    public function clear() {
        $this->_data = array();
        $this->_dataModified = array();

        $this->_loaded = false;

        $this->_unlock();
    }

    /**
     * Refreshes the object by removing modified elements
     * @param null|string $key
     * @postcondition not modified
     */
    public function refresh(string $key=null) {
        if ($key === null) {
            $this->_refreshObject();
        } else {
            $this->_refreshKey($key);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Refreshes entire object
     */
    protected function _refreshObject() {
        foreach ($this->_data as $val) {
            if ($val instanceof \Jazz\IModel) {
                $val->refresh();
            }
        }
        $this->_dataModified = array();
    }

    /**
     * Refresh KEY
     * @param string $key
     * @param bool $includeLoaded refresh loaded key if instance of IModel
     */
    protected function _refreshKey(string $key, bool $includeLoaded=true) {
        if ($includeLoaded && $this->isLoaded($key)) {
            $val = $this->_data[$key];
            if ($val instanceof \Jazz\IModel) {
                $val->refresh();
            }
        }
        if ($this->isModified($key)) {
            unset($this->_dataModified[$key]);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Populates the contents of the Object
     * @param array $data
     * @return bool
     * @postcondition notifies Observer
     */
    public function populate(array $data=array()) : bool {
        $this->clear();
        foreach ($data as $key => $val) {
            $this->_set($key, $val, true);
        }
        $this->_loaded = count($this->_data) > 0;
        return $this->isLoaded();
    }

    // MUTATOR METHODS
    /**
     * Sets a value for the key
     * @param string $key
     * @param mixed $val
     * @param bool $direct
     * @throws \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined
     * @postcondition notifies Observer
     */
    protected function _set(string $key, $val, bool $direct=false) {
        $this->_verifyLock();

        if (!array_key_exists($key, $this->_data)) {
            $this->_data[$key] = null;
        }

        if ($direct === true) {
            $this->_data[$key] = $val;
            if (array_key_exists($key, $this->_dataModified)) {
                $this->_refreshKey($key, false);
            }
        } else if ($direct === false) {
            $this->_dataModified[$key] = $val;
            if ($this->_data[$key] === $val) {
                $this->_refreshKey($key, false);
            }
        }

        if (!$this->isLoaded($key)) {
            require_once('Jazz/Model/Exception/KeyUndefined.php');
            throw new \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined($key);
        }

        if ($val instanceof \Jazz\IModel) {
            $val->attach($this);
        }
    }

    // ACCESSOR METHODS
    /**
     * Returns the value of a Key (modified value takes precedence)
     * @param null|string $key
     * @return mixed
     * @throws \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined
     */
    public function get(string $key=null) {
        if ($key === null) {
            $ret = array_merge($this->_data, $this->_dataModified);
        } else {
            if ($this->isModified($key)) {
                $ret = $this->_dataModified[$key];
            } else if ($this->isLoaded($key)) {
                $ret = $this->_data[$key];
            } else {
                require_once('Jazz/Model/Exception/KeyUndefined.php');
                throw new \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined($key);
            }
        }
        return $ret;
    }

    /**
     * Returns if KEY defined
     * @param string $key
     * @return bool
     */
    public function is(string $key) : bool {
        return $this->isLoaded($key) || $this->isModified($key);
    }

    /**
     * Returns if data was loaded
     * @param null|string $key
     * @return bool
     */
    public function isLoaded(string $key=null) : bool {
        return ($key === null) ? $this->_loaded : array_key_exists($key, $this->_data);
    }

    /**
     * Returns LOADED elements (based on KEY)
     * @param null|string $key
     * @return array|mixed
     * @throws \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined
     */
    public function loaded(string $key=null) {
        if ($key === null) {
            $ret = $this->_data;
        } else if ($this->isLoaded($key)) {
            $ret = $this->_data[$key];
        } else {
            require_once('Jazz/Model/Exception/KeyUndefined.php');
            throw new \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined($key);
        }
        return $ret;
    }

    /**
     * Returns if record data was modified
     * @param null|string $key
     * @return bool
     */
    public function isModified(string $key=null) : bool {
        if ($key === null) {
            $ret = count($this->_dataModified) > 0;
            if (!$ret) {
                foreach ($this->_data as $val) {
                    if ($val instanceof \Jazz\IModel && $val->isModified()) {
                        $ret = true;
                        break;
                    }
                }
            }
        } else {
            $ret = array_key_exists($key, $this->_dataModified);
            if (!$ret && array_key_exists($key, $this->_data)) {
                $val = $this->_data[$key];
                if ($val instanceof \Jazz\IModel && $val->isModified()) {
                    $ret = true;
                }
            }
        }
        return $ret;
    }

    /**
     * Returns MODIFIED elements (based on KEY)
     * @param null|string $key
     * @return array|mixed
     * @throws \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined
     */
    public function modified(string $key=null) {
        if ($key === null) {
            $ret = $this->_dataModified;
        } else if ($this->isModified($key)) {
            $ret = $this->_dataModified[$key];
        } else {
            require_once('Jazz/Model/Exception/KeyUndefined.php');
            throw new \Jazz\Model\Exception\KeyUndefined($key);
        }
        return $ret;
    }

    // OBSERVER METHODS
    /**
     * Updates Observer on changes from the Subject
     * @param \SplSubject $subject
     */
    public function update(\SplSubject $subject) {
    }

    /**
     * Attaches an Observer
     * @param \SplObserver $observer
     */
    public function attach(\SplObserver $observer) {
        if ($this->_observer === null) {
            $this->_observer = $observer;

            /* @var $observer \Jazz\IModel */
            if ($observer->isLocked()) {
                $this->lock();
            }
        }
    }
    /**
     * Detaches an Observer
     * @param \SplObserver $observer
     */
    public function detach(\SplObserver $observer) {
        if ($this->_observer === $observer) {
            $this->_observer = null;
        }
    }
    /**
     * Notifies the Observer
     */
    public function notify() {
        if ($this->_observer !== null) {
            $this->_observer->update($this);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Returns the Observer (OWNER)
     * @return null|\Jazz\IModel
     */
    protected function _observer() {
        return $this->_observer;
    }

}


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package org.springframework.jdbc.core;

import java.sql.Connection;
import java.sql.SQLException;

import org.springframework.dao.DataAccessException;

/**
 * Generic callback interface for code that operates on a JDBC Connection.
 * Allows to execute any number of operations on a single Connection,
 * using any type and number of Statements.
 *
 *
This is particularly useful for delegating to existing data access code
 * that expects a Connection to work on and throws SQLException. For newly
 * written code, it is strongly recommended to use JdbcTemplate's more specific
 * operations, for example a query or update variant.
 *
 * @author Juergen Hoeller
 * @since 1.1.3
 * @see JdbcTemplate#execute(ConnectionCallback)
 * @see JdbcTemplate#query
 * @see JdbcTemplate#update
 */
public interface ConnectionCallback {

	/**
	 * Gets called by JdbcTemplate.execute with an active JDBC
	 * Connection. Does not need to care about activating or closing the
	 * Connection, or handling transactions.
	 *
	 *
If called without a thread-bound JDBC transaction (initiated by
	 * DataSourceTransactionManager), the code will simply get executed on the
	 * JDBC connection with its transactional semantics. If JdbcTemplate is
	 * configured to use a JTA-aware DataSource, the JDBC Connection and thus
	 * the callback code will be transactional if a JTA transaction is active.
	 *
	 *
Allows for returning a result object created within the callback, i.e.
	 * a domain object or a collection of domain objects. Note that there's special
	 * support for single step actions: see JdbcTemplate.queryForObject
	 * etc. A thrown RuntimeException is treated as application exception:
	 * it gets propagated to the caller of the template.
	 *
	 * @param con active JDBC Connection
	 * @return a result object, or null if none
	 * @throws SQLException if thrown by a JDBC method, to be auto-converted
	 * to a DataAccessException by a SQLExceptionTranslator
	 * @throws DataAccessException in case of custom exceptions
	 * @see JdbcTemplate#queryForObject(String, Class)
	 * @see JdbcTemplate#queryForRowSet(String)
	 */
	Object doInConnection(Connection con) throws SQLException, DataAccessException;

}


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Science vs Faith
John G. Stackhouse Jr
John Stackhouse reflects on science, human rights, and the family.
It's difficult for me to think, as a historian, of any important development for good in Western culture that doesn't come from Christianity.
The growth of science and technology comes from a Christian worldview – a sense that there is a God who thinks rationally; who made the world with a rational order; made human beings with rationally ordered minds, the order of which corresponds to the order of the world such that we can understand and then deal with it in a useful way. Which is why science doesn't emerge anywhere else. Even that comes from Christianity.
Human rights comes from Christianity. The emphasis upon the goodness of the family and domestic life as being more than a necessary evil comes from Christianity. It's not that other cultures don't have a sense of that, because I think in God's grace, all human beings have moral intuitions in this way. But the robust and articulate defence of these things – indeed, the insistence on these things – comes from Christian civilisation.