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Anne Arundel County Public Schools to give $1,000 bonuses to full-time permanent employees
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs holds dignified burials at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery
Police investigating distribution of anti-Jewish flyers in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
Navy football's specialty uniforms for Army game celebrate 175th anniversary of the Naval Academy
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NAVY MEN'S TRACK:
The Mids tallied 78.75 team points to finish second in the 23-team field at the George Mason Invitational Saturday. The Mids recorded 10 IC4A performances and three top-two finishes.
Navy finished 13.25 points behind UMBC (92) for first of 23 teams.
Navy's hammer and discus thowers combined for two top-two finishes and five IC4A-qualifying performances. Senior Zack Duncavage led the Mids with a second-place finish in the discus (167-0; 50.90m) and a third-place finish in the hammer (182-2; 55.52m).
DUQUESNE WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
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Jenna Bishop (Southern) picked up her second win of the season in goal, making seven saves as the Dukes defeated Saint Joseph's, 10-8, in Philadelphia.
NAVY WOMEN'S TRACK:
Navy women's track and field team finished second of 20 teams at the George Mason Invitational Saturday. Mids tally three ECAC-qualifying marks and 11 top-ten performances.
Navy finished 6.50 points off first-place Columbia (80). Patriot League foe Boston University (66) placed third behind Navy. West Virginia (59) and Georgetown (55) rounded out the top five.
The Mids' discus throwers recorded three top-four finishes, which was led by senior Teronda Brown with a second-place finish of 151-2 (ECAC). Seniors Lauren Allam and Maress Guynn finished right behind Brown with marks of 150-0 (ECAC) and 148-7 (ECAC), respectively.
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NAVY BASEBALL:
The Mids split a doubleheader with Lafayette for the second straight day as Navy (18-21, 4-8 PL) took the first game, 9-8, before falling to the Lancers in the finale, 9-7.
For the doubleheader, Brad Borosak and Drew Hayes drove in a team-high four RBIs, while Adrian Chinnery, Kash Manzelli and Travis Blue all registered three hits off Lafayette pitching.
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On mound, Andrew Bartek won Game One in relief of Luke Gillingham, who threw 5 1/3 innings and struck out six Leopards.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE ROWING:
The eighth-ranked Washington College women's rowing team won the Division III varsity eight over its chief competitor for the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference championship, ninth-ranked Marietta, and finished second to Marietta in the Division III second varsity eight at the Knecht Cup held in Mercer, N.J.
Senior Ellie Hilton (Severna Park) was in the three seat of the Shorewomen's first varsity eight.
FROSTBURG WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
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Senior Megan White posted four goals and freshman Megan Hart dished out four assists to pace the Bobcats in a 12-8 win over Wesley.
Emily Walker (Severna Park) added a goal for the Bobcats
MARYLAND SOFTBALL:
The Terps scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to rally past Boston College, 4-2, in the final game of a three-game series.
GEORGETOWN WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
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Senior attacker Jody Cumberpatch (Annapolis) scored a goal as the Hoyas (6-7, 3-1 Big East) had a big first half to down Rutgers, 15-10.
LOYOLA GOLF:
Senior Brendan Lemp and junior Bart George (Broadneck) each carded a 2-under 70 through the final round of the River Landing Intercollegiate to help the Greyhounds to a seventh-place finish.
George and Lemp finished tied for 11th overall with matching 2-over 218 (75-73-70) scores.
LONGWOOD WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Former Anne Arundel Community College standout Cloey Henchcliffe notched a season-high four points as Campbell fell 16-8 to Longwood.
Goalkeeper Brittany Kincer (Glen Burnie) tallied five saves and 14 goals against in 41 minutes.
For Longwood, junior Sarah Arndt (Archbishop Spalding) recorded a goal and three assists.
MARYLAND WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Brooke Griffin (South River) netted five goals to lift the No. 2 Terps to a 13-8 victory against No. 18 Virginia
DELAWARE WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
A balanced scoring attack led the Blue Hens to their first berth into the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament since 2009 with a 14-8 victory over William & Mary.
RICHMOND WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
A flourish of five goals to close out the first half was enough to propel the Spiders to a 13-6 Atlantic 10 Conference win over visiting George Washington.
Hayley Ross (Arundel) had two goals and an assist, and Emily Castle (Annapolis) scored twice for the Spiders.
LIMESTONE WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Freshman attack Jaylen Schulte (South River) had a career-high four goals and five points as No. 3 Limestone (14-0, 6-0 CC) blasted Converse, 22-1 in a Division II game to claim the 2014 Conference Carolinas Regular Season Championship outright. The win completes an undefeated league season for the Saints and gives them their 10th straight title.
TOWSON WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Redshirt senior attacker Ashleigh Rohrback scored the game-winning goal 1:31 into double overtime to lift the Tigers to a 12-11 win over James Madison.
Junior Kelsea Donnelly (South River) made 12 saves to earn the win in goal for the Tigers. Paige Duncan (Broadneck) scored a goal for Towson.
SALISBURY WOMEN'S TENNIS:
The Sea Gulls top doubles team of sophomore Natalie Savage and junior Roxanne Alban (Annapolis) won 7-3 to help Salisbury defeat St. Mary's, 8-1.
FROSTBURG BASEBALL:
The Bobcats will take a four-game winning streak into the Capital Athletic Conference Tournament after a 14-3 win over Catholic.
Freshman Ryan Callahan (Severna Park) pitched seven strong innings to earn the win. Callahan (2-1) allowed three runs - two earned - on three hits with three strikeouts. Kevin Kean (Old Mill) had three hits, scored two runs and drove in another for the Bobcats.
JOHNS HOPKINS WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
Sophomore Dene' DiMartino scored a career-best and game-high five goals to lead the 13th-ranked Blue Jays to a 12-11 double overtime win at fifth-ranked Northwestern. The Blue Jays improved to 11-2. The Wildcats (9-4) had their five-game win streak snapped. The win is Hopkins' first in Evanston, ending a five-game winless streak at NU.
NAVY WOMEN'S TENNIS:
The Mids (20-7, 5-1 PL) earned their 100th win in program history with a 7-0 sweep of Loyola (7-5-1, 1-3 PL) Navy also honored its two graduating seniors, Darien Sears and Erin Snook. Head coach Keith Puryear has led Navy to an overall record of 100-29 in its fifth season of intercollegiate varsity play. Navy also reached the 20-win plateau for the fourth straight season.
SALISBURY SOFTBALL:
The No. 1 Sea Gulls closed the Capital Athletic Conference regular season with a doubleheader sweep at Frostburg State, 11-3 and 10-1, to earn a tie for the regular-season CAC title with Christopher Newport University.
SALISBURY WOMEN'S LACROSSE:
The No. 1 Sea Gulls took down Capital Athletic Conference-foe St. Mary's College of Maryland, 11-3, to clinch the top seed in the conference tournament.
Shannon Carta (South River) had two goals and an assist for Salisbury.
NAVY MEN'S GOLF:
Led by junior August Jonas' even par 71 in the final round, the Mids placed 13th at the 54-hole Princeton Invitational played at the Springdale Golf Club. The Midshipmen came into the final round in 13th place with a 24-over par 592 and shot a 302 over the final 18 holes to post a three-round mark of 894 (+42).
While Jonas carded the Mids' low round on Sunday, senior Drew Selby was the team's low scorer for the tournament with an 8-over par 221.
NAVY WOMEN'S GOLF:
Sophomore Renata Bucher is in first place after the first two rounds of the Navy Spring Classic at the Naval Academy Golf Club. Bucher will aim to hold on to her lead on Monday as the tournament concludes with 18 more holes.
Fairfield is in first place after the first day with an overall score of 688 and Navy shot a 699 (348-351) to sit in a tie for second place with Monmouth. St. Francis Brooklyn is in fourth place with a two-round total of 748.
Bucher shot a career-best opening round of 77 (+5) and followed with an 82 (+10) in the second round to lead the overall field with a 159. Bucher is currently eight strokes ahead of Fairfield's Emma Ritzman (167) and Monmouth's Michelle Rosenhouse (167), who are tied for second place.
WASHINGTON COLLEGE MEN'S SAILING:
At the Thompson Trophy, sophomore skipper Eric Siegel and sophomore crew Alex Crawford (Severna Park) placed 16th in B Division.
MARYLAND BASEBALL:
Virginia Tech scored three times in the bottom of the seventh to defeat Maryland, 6-4.
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package org.unitime.timetable.solver.exam.ui;

import java.io.Serializable;

import org.cpsolver.exam.model.ExamRoom;
import org.cpsolver.ifs.util.DistanceMetric;
import org.unitime.timetable.defaults.ApplicationProperty;
import org.unitime.timetable.model.Exam;
import org.unitime.timetable.model.Location;
import org.unitime.timetable.model.PreferenceLevel;
import org.unitime.timetable.model.dao.LocationDAO;

/**
 * @author Tomas Muller
 */
public class ExamRoomInfo implements Serializable, Comparable<ExamRoomInfo>{
	private static final long serialVersionUID = -5882156641099610154L;
	private Long iId = null;
    private String iName = null;
    private int iPreference = 0;
    private int iCapacity, iExamCapacity = 0;
    private Double iX = null, iY = null;
    private transient Location iLocation = null;
    private transient static DistanceMetric sDistanceMetric = null;
    private boolean iHard = true;

    public ExamRoomInfo(ExamRoom room, int preference) {
        iId = room.getId();
        iName = room.getName();
        iCapacity = room.getSize();
        iExamCapacity = room.getAltSize();
        iPreference = preference;
        iX = room.getCoordX(); iY = room.getCoordY();
        iHard = room.isHard();
    }

    public ExamRoomInfo(Location location, int preference) {
        iLocation = location;
        iId = location.getUniqueId();
        iName = location.getLabel();
        iCapacity = location.getCapacity();
        iExamCapacity = (location.getExamCapacity()==null?location.getCapacity()/2:location.getExamCapacity());
        iPreference = preference;
        iX = location.getCoordinateX();
        iY = location.getCoordinateY();
        iHard = !location.isIgnoreRoomCheck();
    }

    public Long getLocationId() { return iId; }
    public String getName() { return iName; }
    public int getPreference() { return iPreference; }
    public void setPreference(int preference) { iPreference = preference; }
    public int getCapacity() { return iCapacity; }
    public int getExamCapacity() { return iExamCapacity; }
    public int getCapacity(ExamInfo exam) { return (exam.getSeatingType()==Exam.sSeatingTypeExam?getExamCapacity():getCapacity());}
    public boolean isHard() { return iHard; }
    public Location getLocation() {
        if (iLocation==null) iLocation = new LocationDAO().get(getLocationId());
        return iLocation;
    }
    public Location getLocation(org.hibernate.Session hibSession) {
        return new LocationDAO().get(getLocationId(), hibSession);
    }

    public String toString() {
    	return "" +
    		getName() + "";
    }

    public String getNameWithHint(boolean pref) {
    	return "" +
    		getName() + "";
    }

    public int compareTo(ExamRoomInfo room) {
        int cmp = -Double.compare(getCapacity(), room.getCapacity());
        if (cmp!=0) return cmp;
        cmp = getName().compareTo(room.getName());
        if (cmp!=0) return cmp;
        return getLocationId().compareTo(room.getLocationId());
    }

    public boolean equals(Object o) {
        if (o==null || !(o instanceof ExamRoomInfo)) return false;
        return getLocationId().equals(((ExamRoomInfo)o).getLocationId());
    }

    public int hashCode() {
        return getLocationId().hashCode();
    }

    public Double getCoordX() { return iX; }
    public Double getCoordY() { return iY; }

    public double getDistance(ExamRoomInfo other) {
    	if (sDistanceMetric == null) {
    		sDistanceMetric = new DistanceMetric(DistanceMetric.Ellipsoid.valueOf(ApplicationProperty.DistanceEllipsoid.value()));
    	}
    	return sDistanceMetric.getDistanceInMeters(getLocationId(), getCoordX(), getCoordY(), other.getLocationId(), other.getCoordX(), other.getCoordY());
    }

}

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5 things we learned about kids' health this week
From cyber-bullying that could threaten your teen's self-esteem, to dangerous distractions that could cause you to crash while driving your kids, here's a look at five important studies about the health of children being presented this week at a large pediatric conference in Washington.
1. Moms and dads are distracted while driving kids
Researchers asked 600 parents what distractions they encountered while driving their most precious cargo: Their children. Among the interruptions: Talking on the phone, texting, surfing the Internet, checking a navigation system, and changing a CD or DVD.
Almost 90% of parents admitted to doing at least one of these technology-based distractions.
"These distracted drivers were more likely to have been in a crash," noted the study's lead author, Dr. Michelle Macy, a specialist in pediatric emergency medicine at the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
2. Teen drivers are distracted, too
In another study, researchers reviewed a survey of 7,833 high schoolers. During the past 30 days, almost half had texted or emailed while driving.
Laws banning texting didn't seem to stop the behavior all that much. In states where texting was illegal, 39% of teens still sent messages, compared to 44% of teens in states without restrictions.
"The reality is that millions of teens text while driving," said Dr. Andrew Adesman, the study's senior investigator, who specializes in the behavior of kids at Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York.
3. Teenage cyber-bullying hurts a lot of kids
Another of Adesman's studies looked at how texting and other electronic means of communicating are empowering high school bullies. Researchers reviewed a survey of more than 15,000 high school students.
One in six acknowledged getting bullied electronically in the last year. More girls reported being attacked than boys.
"We must recognize that these new technologies carry with them the potential to traumatize youth in new and different ways," Adesman said.
4. High school athletes hide concussions
In this study, researchers asked 120 high school football players in Cincinnati whether they'd let a concussion sideline them.
The football players were well aware of the symptoms - headache, dizziness, difficulty remembering, sensitivity to light and sound, difficulty concentrating, feeling in a fog - but only half said they'd fess up and report a potential concussion to their coach.
A small percentage even said "athletes have a responsibility to play in important games with a concussion," according to the study's co-author, Dr. Brit Anderson, who specializes in pediatric emergency medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
"It is possible that concussion education alone may not be enough to promote safe concussion behaviors in high school football players," Anderson said.
5. Doctors aren't following guidelines to treat preschoolers with ADHD
For preschoolers with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder the initial recommended treatment is behavior therapy—not medication.
But this new study finds 1 in 5 specialists—neurologists, psychiatrists, developmental pediatricians—are using medication as part of the initial treatment, either alone or along with the recommended behavior therapy. Researchers heard from 611 specialists to reach their conclusion.
"It is unclear why so many physicians who specialize in the management of ADHD…fail to comply with recently published treatment guidelines," said Adesman, who was also involved in this new research.
Adesman says parents should know that, generally, using medication as the first treatment for their preschooler's ADHD isn't recommended.
Post by: John Bonifield - CNN Medical Producer
Filed under: ADHD • Bullying • Cell Phones • Children's Health
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Why would you diagnose a pre-schooler with ADHD? A pre-schooler who is showing signs of having ADHD is just showing signs of being A PRE-SCHOOLER! Man, first they over-diagnose people with ADHD when they are actually just TIRED and aren't getting enough sleep, and now they are telling parents that their hyperactive 4 year old needs to be treated for acting like a 4 year old? Wow.
I'm glad they didn't say medicate a pre-schooler but I do think this is a key age where behavioral problems become obvious..we had a child in our class that had some issues and could have benefited from some behavioral therapy..a diagnosis label isn't needed for that though....once people get a lable it tends to stick
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Q: Add www. prefix to existing A record in AWS hosted zone I have transfered my domain name from godaddy to AWS route 53.
I have set up a hosted zone (and transferred the nameservers) with the domain name:
wp360.com
I have added an A record for:
wp360.com
The website is now live but can only be found when using the url wp360.com
How do I make it visible with the prefix www? ie. www.wp360.com as this doesnt work at the moment.
Can I create an additional A record in the same hosted zone? or will that overwrite the existing A record? or do I need to create a new hosted zone or alias? Very confused...

A: Create a new CNAME record set inside your existing hosted zone.
Your CNAME record name will be www.wp360.com | TTL 60 | Alias: no | Value: wp360.com

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How this Nigerian startup spun out of a Nigerian startup to boost informal merchants
BY TOM JACKSON
The story formation of Nigerian startup Sabi, a B2B marketplace serving Africa's informal sector, is not a common one, with the beginnings of the company traced back to another Nigerian startup – Rensource.
Rensource, which launched in 2016 and raised US$20 million in funding in 2019, is a renewable energy and merchant services company, powering the productivity of SMEs by building and operating clean energy based micro-utilities for SME clusters in the country, while offering value added services to these merchants.
Yet these value added solutions never really took off, due to lack of time, but that changed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
"During COVID-19, we had a lot more time on our hands and were able to put a pilot out with some of our tools in late Q2 2020. When the rate of growth was clear, we decided to build an entirely separate entity to take on the issue," Anu Adasolum, until April Rensource's COO and now CEO of Sabi, told Disrupt Africa.
"Demmy Adesina, Rensource co-founder and CEO, a few members of the team and I had already spent a lot of time ideating on what the best approaches might be well before we started, so we already had a lot of product clarity. It was more a matter of accelerating the build and execution as much as we could."
The result was Sabi, a platform where informal merchants can connect, interact, and transact with curated B2B service providers.
"Our platform gives these merchants access to the types of services that have previously only been accessible by formal businesses. Further, Sabi enables merchants to streamline operations using our inventory management tool, business performance reports, and integrated loan services," Adasolum said.
"Informal businesses drive the economies of many African countries, especially Nigeria. Surprisingly, despite their market influence, these businesses are far behind when it comes to efficient logistics, supply chain management, business reporting tools, and access to finance. Informal businesses resort to a patchwork approach to management and logistics that is both costly and inefficient."
Sabi's network aims to accomplish three things – connecting merchants with leading service operators, giving them the tools to manage and expand their businesses, and bringing these businesses online. Uptake has been immediate and impressive.
Despite being operational in Nigeria for under a year, Sabi already has over 150,000 small business users on its platform. These merchants have recorded over US$1.2 billion worth of sales via MyShop, its ERP tool, and are on track to transact over US$80 million annualised on MerchBuy, its B2B marketplace, in 2021. Sabi works with over 10,000 agents operating across Nigeria that interface with new merchants and service providers across multiple business categories including agriculture, FMCG, electronics, and financial services.
To help it grow even more quickly, Sabi recently closed a seed funding round with backing from investors including CRE Ventures, Janngo Capital, Atlantica Ventures, and Waarde Capital. The startup will use the funding to continue to grow its network across Nigeria, bringing on new merchants and service providers. The company recently established partnerships that will allow it to expand its financial services offerings to include savings accounts and other complementary risk-mitigating financial products. International growth is also on the agenda.
"The problems we are solving for informal businesses in Nigeria are present in almost every African country, and in many emerging markets. We do plan on expanding – it's important to us to help create ease for as many businesses as we can," said Adasolum.
It is certainly doing pretty well at that so far. In fact, the speed of its growth has actually become Sabi's biggest challenge.
"We're privileged in the nature of issues we've had – the biggest one is ensuring the rate of growth doesn't break the business. Scaling our processes, systems, and team in line with demand is a constant design and implementation challenge," said Adasolum.
"Operationally, we are asset-light and generally try to be as lean and efficient as possible. Maintaining that versus ensuring good user experiences as we grow is a continuous dance."
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Heard. So often we talk to people, but don't feel like they are actually listening.
Challenged. It's not always enough just to be validated, but to also have someone who can point out areas where we can improve and make changes.
Hopeful. It can be so easy to get stuck in a hole and feel like there is no way out. I would love the privilege of empowering you to climb your way out and move onto bigger and better things.


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FFAI: TYRONE FAMILIES URGE BIG TURNOUT FOR AOH BOOK TOUR
June 3, 2019 by Lee Patterson
Martin Galvin
TYRONE FAMILIES URGE BIG TURNOUT FOR AOH BOOK TOUR
Tyrone victims' relatives are appealing for support for this week's AOH sponsored launches of the book . As Professor Mark McGovern of Edge Hill University in England joined by Mark Thompson of Relatives for Justice flew to America to begin a multistate tour on Sunday in Philadelphia, Tyrone families made their appeal to underline the importance of American support in their battle for justice.
Poilin Quinn, sister of John Quinn murdered by the UVF alongside three other men in Cappagh, County Tyrone, on March 3rd 1991, said:
"This book tells the definitive narrative of British state collusion in east Tyrone and elsewhere across the North of Ireland. It provides a voice to the families and is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland, the conflict, the peace process, families' struggle for truth and justice and addressing the legacy of the past."
Counterinsurgency and Collusion is the product of years of meticulous research by the author, Professor Mark McGovern of Edge Hill University, Liverpool, England. Working alongside the NGO Relatives for Justice his work draws on forensic and ballistic evidence, eye-witness accounts, and legal actions by families involving disclosures, court cases and inquests. The book contains key interviews with the families of those targeted and killed by the British government through its proxies within loyalist paramilitary gangs.
Placing these experiences in the context of British colonial policies, Counterinsurgency and Collusion examines the deliberate targeting of republicans and their uninvolved relatives across the Mid-Ulster region of east Tyrone and south Derry from the late 1980's until 1994 in a series of attacks in which collusion was a key feature.
The UVF murder of Roseanne Mallon, the elderly aunt of Tyrone republican Martin Mallon features prominently in the book. This attack on the Mallon family home, in which Martin's mother Bridget was also shot and wounded by the notorious UVF gang lead by Billy Wright, was watched by a covert unit of the British army who also recorded the attack.
Mr. Mallon said:
"This book is an important contribution to exposing the policy of British state collusion in east Tyrone. It speaks truth to power.
"I'd call on all Tyrone people living in the US to attend the launches and support the families in getting the truth out about exactly what did happen to us and to expose Britain's dirty war of terror and murder in Ireland."
Speaking ahead of a series of planned launches in Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC, Rutherford NJ, Boston, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Albany Poilin Quinn concluded:
"The families continue the struggle for truth and accountability. This book lifts the lid on Britain's shameful and murderous record in Ireland through pseudo terror gangs. It shatters the myth that the British were neutral observers. British collusion claimed hundreds of lives and families are battling everyday for the truth. I'd appeal to everyone to attend the launches, purchase the book, and read our truth"
Professor McGovern and Mark Thompson will appear at a series of not to be missed events, that will include New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Rutherford New Jersey, Boston, Newport, Rhode Island, Fairfield, Connecticut and Albany. They will reveal startling new facts and personally signed books will be available for purchase.
They will premiere in Philadelphia on Sunday June 2nd at the MacSwiney Club,510 Greenwood Avenue, Jenkintown Philadelphia, beginning at 1:30pm,organized by Gerry McHale and Pearse Kerr.(267-767-7854).This venue was specifically chosen in memory of Liam Ryan, the former Clan na Gael member, whose murder is one of those investigated in the book, and who attended events there .
On Monday June 3rd. Professor McGovern and Mark Thompson will be in New York City for an event at O'Lunneys Time Square, 145 West 45th street starting at 7pm.
They travel to Washington DC for a series of key Congressional briefings on Tuesday June 4th and Wednesday June 5th and are arranging event at the prestigious National Press Club on Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. Malachy McAllister's case will also be highlighted during these events. They will be in Virginia at Murphy's Irish Pub in Old Town Alexandria, VA for Wednesday June 5th at 6:30- 8:30 pm -Jim McLaughlin- (571 218-0181)
On Thursday June 6th,they will appear at American Legion Post 109 at 424 Carmita Ave, Rutherford, New Jersey at 7p.m. organized by Malachy McAllister.
Professor McGovern and Mark Thompson will speak on Friday ,June 7th at the Watertown AOH Hall, 151 Watertown Street, near Boston, organized by Jack Lahey-(603-560–8192)and starting at 7pm.
They go to the Newport Rhode Island AOH Hall, from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, June 8th organized by Kevin Doyle.(401-641-8183)
On Sunday June 9th,Bridgeport AOH will hold an event at the Gaelic American Club, 74 Beech Road in Fairfield, Connecticut starting at 2pm. (Tom Keane-203-256-8033-203-913-0375)
They will finish in Albany with a Monday evening June 10th event at the Irish American Heritage Museum,370 Broadway, at 7pm before meeting Irish American Legislators on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
Mark McGovern, Professor of Sociology at Edge Hill University in England, studied dozens of these killings in Tyrone and South Der Thompson and Relatives for Justice, Professor McGovern combined original eyewitness accounts, and unpublished materials, with court transcripts and British military studies to put together a shocking new look at British collusion. His findings raise questions on hundreds of murders that were attributed to loyalists, but may have been carried out as part of an overall British strategy.
Filed Under: Freedom For All Ireland Tagged With: Ancient Order Of Hibernians, Freedom for All Ireland, Martin Galvin


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Coronavirus: Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue finals confirmed for late July
The Coupe de la Ligue and Coupe de France finals will take place on consecutive Fridays in late July.
The postponed Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue finals will take place on July 24 and 31, respectively, the French Football Federation (FFF) has confirmed.
Both matches were postponed in April due to the coronavirus pandemic, with prime minister Edouard Philippe announcing all sporting events had been halted in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19.
Although that led to the premature conclusion of Ligue 1, with final places in the table decided on a points-per-game basis, the FFF delayed a decision regarding the two cup finals, giving rise to the possibility the showpiece events could go ahead at a later date.
With the virus largely under control in France, provisional dates in late July were put forward as possibilities.
The FFF confirmed those dates on Friday, with the Coupe de France final between Paris Saint-Germain and Saint-Etienne set for July 24.
PSG will then contest the Coupe de la Ligue finale a week later, with Lyon their opponents on that occasion.
Up to 5,000 supporters are expected to be allowed into the Stade de France to watch the two matches after it was confirmed last week that stadiums will be able to open at a reduced capacity next month.
It will be the last iteration of the Coupe de la Ligue following a September 2019 decision to suspend the competition, owing to a desire to reduce the French football season's schedule.
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Earhart set out to circle the globe in 1937, with the aid of navigator Fred Noonan, and was lost after taking off from Lae, New Guinea, only 7000 miles short of the journey's completion. The Last Flight is her account of her ill-fated last flight around the world, begun in 1937, remains one of the most moving and absorbing adventure stories of all time. Compiled in this work are dispatches, letters, diary entries and charts she sent to her husband at each stage of her trip.


2018 is the for sales and marketing to align, finally!
Sales and marketing often work separately for many reasons. They don't understand each other, which creates conflict about what really delivers revenue for the company. There are also many rumblings among the sales team members about a lack of real support by marketing. Even leadership has a tendency to put both in silos to maintain the distance.
Being on the front lines means that the sales team knows what each customer segment looks like. Also, this includes what they want, their shopping behaviors, and purchase patterns. They see these actions first-hand plus get feedback and information on the issues these potential customers are experiencing.
However, marketing also tends to do considerable research, using other sources, to paint a similar picture. For example, marketing can look at the bigger picture. This includes external factors that influence how people buy. Also, they can determine what motivates them to choose one brand over another.
Rather than one department being more accurate than the other and proving that point, the better approach is to compare notes. Together, they can create a precise description of the buyer personas. These descriptions generate personalized content and service delivery.
It's not always the messaging that counts. Often, it is about the timing of that messaging. Again, sales can let marketing know when this timing is optimal. When marketing gets the campaigns out just when the audience is looking for this information, it makes the sales team's job so much easier. Without the intelligence from sales, however, marketing wouldn't know when to do this. Again, this is why tight collaboration is so important to sales and marketing.
The feedback that the sales team receives concerning the emails and other content marketing has put out is beneficial information that helps shape what marketing does in the future to appeal to the leads sales receive. Also, sharing the marketing strategy schedule with sales helps them know the best time to follow-up with these prospects to ensure they received the messaging.
The sales team rarely has the time to create the type of collateral or content it needs to make an effective, compelling sale. When they do try to create the necessary material, it takes longer than anticipated and eats into the time they could have been doing other sales-related activities. This is where marketing can play an effective role in working with sales to produce content for proposals and other sales collateral.
During content development, marketing and sales decide on the themes, messaging, and personalized content. Based on the experience of sales working with prospects, the team can recommend the key friction points as well as critical issues on this audience's minds. Also, the sales team may have better insights into how to personalize the content based on previous conversations with these prospects.
In this way, sales reps have the content they need while marketing has a better picture of how to craft their content going forward to further hone the traffic that comes to the sales team in the form of leads.
"Marketing can go a long way to taking some of the tedious work off the shoulders of the sales team. This includes generating branded proposals with consistent formats and messaging based on the insights the sales team shares with them. That way, marketing can use its expertise in branding, corporate identity, and value-focused content to deliver a more compelling proposal to the sales team to use. The shared information and understanding of the potential buyer elevate the relevancy and engagement that the proposal can offer, enabling more conversions."
Likewise, other tools like Eversign provide the collaborative platform marketing and sales need to work together effectively. The result is that documents can be created, revised, signed and share between those within the company and the prospect. Other apps commonly used by both marketing and sales can be integrated with this platform. The result is improved efficiency and communication as well as fewer tasks for both departments. It allows for a paperless environment that also reduces the costs for both departments, freeing up more resources to focus on the critical work necessary to generate and convert leads.
Just as the construction of buyer personas started the collaborative process between marketing and sales, the end of the sales cycle can also produce the same collaborative benefits. What happens when sales and marketing work together is the process of attracting and acquiring customers blurs. This makes it difficult to assess what specific role each played when the data is analyzed later on.
This is when it is beneficial to conduct the analysis together. Everyone can see how they are contributing to the whole process and generate the necessary return. While both departments can assess various campaigns or other data separately, it only serves to keep sales and marketing apart when they are better served looking at the lead generation data as a larger team.
For example, the benefits are clear when the numbers show where visitors were visiting on a website and how engaged they are with social media. Knowing this information can then be a basis for comparing how sales did on the follow-up in regards to pushing the lead farther down the sales funnel and toward a conversion. After all, it is the actions of both groups that create the conversion, so it makes sense to put all the analytics together and trace the leads journey from prospect to customer.
By working together on these types of tasks, marketing and sales can develop new synergies that save time and money. Plus, a higher level of insight is formed by the ability to share information on trends, behaviors, and results. Rather than conflict, the greater collaborative environment yields more leads and conversions. It's a win-win for the departments and an even greater win for the company.


David Laufman, former chief of the DOJ's counterintelligence and export control section, talks with Rachel Maddow about why he's speaking out about the risk posed by Donald Trump to the national security of the United States.
Former CIA director John Brennan concurs with former senior Justice Department official David Laufman's conclusion that the president is a clear and present danger to the national security of this country.
trump insults all the top best people he put in charge. tells all they need to go back to school.
President Trump is lashing out at his own intelligence appointees, pushing back on Tuesday's testimony from the CIA director and Director of National Intelligence before a Senate committee - both contradicting the president on subjects ranging from North Korea to Syria and ISIS. California Congresswoman Jackie Speier, who serves on the Intelligence Committee, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss.
right wing elected official congressman, former CIA head of afganistan notes trump is damaging america including the intelligence agencies.
again this is another life long republican.
Donald Trump must be removed from office as he is "not well at all mentally", a former White House ethics chief has said.
Richard Painter, who served as George W Bush's ethics lawyer between 2005 and 2007, told cable network Msnbc Mr Trump's national emergency declaration over illegal immigration was "clearly illegal" and the product of the president's state of mind.
"The president is not well at all mentally. I think he's an extreme narcissist. He has been denied what he wants, his wall, and he is having a hissy fit," said Mr Painter.
"He is out of control, and he will not take no for an answer from Congress. And he's going do this. He is going to insist on doing it, he is going to tear the country apart. It's unconstitutional, it's illegal.
Mr Painter, vice-chair of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, which filed a lawsuit against the declaration hours after its announcement, cited Mr Trump's belief of Vladimir Putin over US intelligence officials as evidence of his irrationality.
"He is not capable of doing the job. He does need to be removed under the 25th amendment, but he stocked his cabinet with people who are unwilling to do that, and Congress is apparently unwilling to even try to remove him through impeachment," Mr Painter said.


The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Milan, Italy celebrated 71st National Independence Day of Sri Lanka on 04th February 2019 at the Consulate General premises.The event commenced by hoisting the National Flag and singing the National Anthem and reciting Jayamangala Gatha. A two-minute silence was observed, remembering all heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and unity of the Country.
After lighting of the traditional oil lamp and, conducting multi religious observances of Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Catholic, the messages of H.E. the President, Hon. Prime Minister and Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs were read in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages.A patriotic song was sung by a group of children from Sathsara Rangayathanaya in Milan, with a dance. The Consul General Mr. Denzil Fonseka addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of uniting of all Sri Lankans for the development and progress of the Country, laying aside all obstacles including the ethnic and religious barriers.
The event was concluded, with a breakfast reception offered to the Sri Lankan community and a dana offered to clergy. The event was participated by Nayaka Theros of all Buddhist Temples, in and around Milan, Hindu, Islam and Catholic religious leaders, a cross section of Sri Lankan community members, belonging to all ethnicities and religions, and also Principals, Teachers, and Students, belong to the three Sri Lanka origin International schools in Milan, including Bloom International College, St. Joseph International College and Vidura International College.


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368 A.2d 993 (Md. 1977), 68, Mattos, Inc. v. Hash
Docket Nº: 68.
Citation: 368 A.2d 993, 279 Md. 371
Opinion Judge: [10] Levine
Party Name: MATTOS, INC. v. Chester L. HASH et al.
Attorney: [7] J. Joseph Barse, with whom was Hal Thurston on the brief, for appellant.
Court: Court of Appeals of Maryland
368 A.2d 993 (Md. 1977)
279 Md. 371
MATTOS, INC.
Chester L. HASH et al.
No. 68.
Court of Appeals of Maryland.
[279 Md. 372] J. Joseph Barse, Washington, D. C. (Hal Thurston, Washington, D. C., on the brief), for appellant.
Kevin J. McCarthy, Upper Marlboro (Shipley, O'Malley & Miles, Upper Marlboro, on the brief), for appellees.
Argued before MURPHY, C. J., and SINGLEY, SMITH, DIGGES, LEVINE, ELDRIDGE and ORTH, JJ.
LEVINE, Judge.
This appeal arises from a claim for personal injuries sustained by appellee while employed as an automobile body repairman. In an action for negligence and breach of warranty brought by him in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, a jury awarded damages totalling $227,574 [279 Md. 373] to appellee, his wife, and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, which had made workmen's compensation payments to appellee. Appellant, against whom the judgment had been rendered, noted an appeal to the Court of Special Appeals, but we granted certiorari prior to consideration of the case by that court. The thrust of the appeal centers on appellant's claim that the trial judge (Couch, J.) erred in refusing to grant its motion for directed verdict. Since we think the case was properly submitted to the jury, we shall affirm.
The accident in which appellee sustained his injuries occurred on April 8, 1974, in the body repair shop of Sheehy Ford, where appellee was attempting to realign the body of a Mustang automobile which had been badly damaged. To accomplish the realignment, he was using a large machine, loosely resembling a lift found in most service stations and repair garages, bearing in this instance the tradename 'Align Rite.' In the operation of this machine, the automobile is placed on appropriately secured tracks, and then clamps, which are affixed to the part of the frame or sheet metal requiring realignment, are connected by bars to vertical stanchions which form part of the machine. The object, in rudimentary terms, is to straighten the body by manually applying pressure with foot-operated pedals so as to pull the damaged areas into correct alignment. This particular 'Align Rite' machine was purchased by Sheehy Ford from appellant some five years prior to the accident which injured appellee.
Whether the clamps in a given instance are to be attached to sheet metal or to a frame depends on whether the automobile body is one built on a frame or whether, as in the case of the Mustang, it is 'unitized.' Heavy metal girders make up the conventional frame to which separate pieces of sheet metal are bolted. The newer automobiles, particularly those which are small, are frequently built with a 'unitized' body, consisting of sheet metal which is welded together; the strength of the body derives from the sheets of metal.
Prior to purchase of the clamp in question, a recurring problem had been encountered in aligning a 'unitized' body. [279 Md. 374] Theoretically, the clamps were expected to retain their grip on the sheet metal even under the extreme pressure of the aligning machine, but in actual practice this had not always been the because the clamps were designed to be attached only to the edge of the sheet metal. Approximately one year before the accident, a salesman employed by appellant visited Sheehy Ford and showed appellee a newly designed set of clamps which could be attached to any part of the sheet metal surface. These clamps were designed therefore to afford improved gripping ability. The salesman informed appellee, according to the latter, that the new clamps had been built by the same company, Roger Manufacturing, which had built the clamps that had originally accompanied the Align Rite machine, and further indicated to appellee that the new clamps could be used with that machine. Impressed with both what he had seen and had learned from the salesman, appellee requested that his employer purchase the new clamps. This was done, and appellee, as did other employees at Sheehy Ford, proceeded to use the clamps with satisfactory results in the one year prior to the accident.
On the occasion of his accident, appellee attached one of the clamps purchased from
appellant to the sheet metal of the Mustang 'on the right front fender skirt, approximately six inches above the main structure of the chassis and . . . just about six inches forward of what they call the spring guard . . ..' The clamp was attached to a bar, which, in turn, was secured by an 'S' hook to the upright stanchion of the machine. He then began to apply pressure by stepping on the control pedal which was located to the front of the automobile. The machine had a maximum pulling capability of 10 tons, but there were no gauges or other instruments which would permit the mechanic to determine how much force was being exerted at any given time.
After applying what he regarded as the 'normal amount of pressure' necessary to straighten this particular body damage, appellee looked beneath the vehicle to make certain that the clamp had not lost its grip and that 'none of the side skirt had pulled away from the cowl.' He then went forward with the intention of inspecting the alignment [279 Md. 375] gauges. As he was passing the area then being straightened by the machine, he heard a noise and instantly found himself lying on the floor. The force of the machine, it was later discovered, had ripped the clamp apart, and the bar connected to the clamp by a hook had torn free and struck appellee in the head. Never before in his 28-year career had appellee encountered a broken clamp. Tests conducted after the accident by a metallurgist, who later testified as an expert witness for appellee, disclosed that two clamps identical to the one used by appellee were capable of withstanding pressures of 15,100 pounds and 15,900 pounds, respectively, as opposed to the 20,000 pound, or 10-ton, capacity of the machine. The clamp material, he found, was not defective; the clamp was simply not large enough to resist the force apparently created by the machine at the time of the accident.
At the conclusion of appellee's case, which sounded in negligence and in breach of warranty, the court denied, appellant's motion for directed verdict and, after appellant declined to present any evidence, submitted the case to the jury on special issues. The jury found appellant guilty of negligence and breach of warranty. It further found that appellant's conduct was a proximate cause of the injury, that appellee was free of...


This is documentation for the CMake-based build system which is currently in preview release. If you encounter any gaps or bugs, please report them in the Issues section of the ESP-IDF repository.
The CMake-based build system will become the default build system in ESP-IDF V4.0. The existing GNU Make based build system will be deprecated in ESP-IDF V5.0.
Support for these features will be available before CMake becomes the default build system.
This document is intended to help users set up the software environment for development of applications using hardware based on the Espressif ESP32. Through a simple example we would like to illustrate how to use ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework), including the menu based configuration, compiling the ESP-IDF and firmware download to ESP32 boards.
ESP32 integrates Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz band) and Bluetooth 4.2 solutions on a single chip, along with dual high performance cores, Ultra Low Power co-processor and several peripherals. Powered by 40 nm technology, ESP32 provides a robust, highly integrated platform to meet the continuous demands for efficient power usage, compact design, security, high performance, and reliability.
Espressif provides the basic hardware and software resources that help application developers to build their ideas around the ESP32 series hardware. The software development framework by Espressif is intended for rapidly developing Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, power management and several other system features.
If you have different board, move to sections below.
The quickest way to start development with ESP32 is by installing a prebuilt toolchain. Pick up your OS below and follow provided instructions.
We are an using esp subdirectory in your user's home directory (~/esp on Linux and MacOS, %userprofile%\esp on Windows) to install everything needed for ESP-IDF. You can use any different directory, but will need to adjust the respective commands.
Depending on your experience and preferences, instead of using a prebuilt toolchain, you may want to customize your environment. To set up the system your own way go to section Customized Setup of Toolchain (CMake).
Once you are done with setting up the toolchain then go to section Get ESP-IDF.
Besides the toolchain (that contains programs to compile and build the application), you also need ESP32 specific API / libraries. They are provided by Espressif in ESP-IDF repository. To get it, open terminal, navigate to the directory you want to put ESP-IDF, and clone it using git clone command.
IDF_PATH should be set to the path to the ESP-IDF root directory.
PATH should include the path to the tools directory inside the same IDF_PATH directory.
These two variables should be set up on your PC, otherwise projects will not build.
Setting may be done manually, each time PC is restarted. Another option is to set them permanently in user profile. To do this, follow instructions specific to Windows , Linux and MacOS in section Add IDF_PATH & idf.py PATH to User Profile (CMake).
Now you are ready to prepare your application for ESP32. To start off quickly, we will use get-started/hello_world project from examples directory in IDF.
You can also find a range of example projects under the examples directory in ESP-IDF. These example project directories can be copied in the same way as presented above, to begin your own projects.
It is also possible to build examples in-place, without copying them first.
The esp-idf build system does not support spaces in the path to either esp-idf or to projects.
You are almost there. To be able to proceed further, connect ESP32 board to PC, check under what serial port the board is visible and verify if serial communication works. If you are not sure how to do it, check instructions in section Establish Serial Connection with ESP32 (CMake). Note the port number, as it will be required in the next step.
If you get an error about idf.py not being found, check the tools directory is part of your Path as described above in Setup Environment Variables. If there is no idf.py in the tools directory, check you have the correct branch for the CMake preview as shown under Get ESP-IDF.
Windows users, the Python 2.7 installer will try to configure Windows to associate files with a .py extension with Python 2. If a separate installed program (such as Visual Studio Python Tools) has created an association with a different version of Python, then running idf.py may not work (it opens the file in Visual Studio instead). You can either run C:\Python27\python idf.py each time instead, or change the association that Windows uses for .py files.
Linux users, if your default version of Python is 3.x then you may need to run python2 idf.py instead.
Use up & down arrow keys to navigate the menu.
Use Enter key to go into a submenu, Escape key to go up a level or exit.
Type ? to see a help screen. Enter key exits the help screen.
Pressing ? while highlighting a configuration item displays help about that item.
Type / to search the configuration items.
When using ESP32-DevKitC board with ESP32-SOLO-1 module, enable single core mode (CONFIG_FREERTOS_UNICORE) in menuconfig before flashing example applications.
This command will compile the application and all the ESP-IDF components, generate bootloader, partition table, and application binaries.
If there are no errors, the build will finish by generating the firmware binary .bin file.
Replace PORT with the name of your ESP32 board's serial port. On Windows, serial ports have names like COM1. On MacOS, they start with /dev/cu.. On Linux, they start with /dev/tty. See Establish Serial Connection with ESP32 (CMake) for full details.
This step will flash the binaries that you just built to your ESP32 board.
Running idf.py build before idf.py flash is not actually necessary, the flash step will automatically build the project if required before flashing.
If there are no issues, at the end of flash process, the module will be reset and "hello_world" application will be running there.
Several lines below, after start up and diagnostic log, you should see "Hello world!" printed out by the application.
I (211) cpu_start: Starting scheduler on APP CPU.
To exit the monitor use shortcut Ctrl+].
or monitor fails shortly after upload, your board is likely using 26MHz crystal. Most development board designs use 40MHz and the ESP-IDF uses this default value. Exit the monitor, go back to the menuconfig, change CONFIG_ESP32_XTAL_FREQ_SEL to 26MHz, then build and flash the application again. This is found under idf.py menuconfig under Component config –> ESP32-specific –> Main XTAL frequency.
Check the section IDF Monitor for handy shortcuts and more details on using the monitor.
Check the section idf.py for a full reference of idf.py commands and options.
That's all what you need to get started with ESP32!
Now you are ready to try some other examples, or go right to developing your own applications.
After some time of using ESP-IDF, you may want to update it to take advantage of new features or bug fixes. The simplest way to do so is by deleting existing esp-idf folder and cloning it again, exactly as when doing initial installation described in sections Get ESP-IDF.
The git pull command is fetching and merging changes from ESP-IDF repository on GitHub. Then git submodule update --init --recursive is updating existing submodules or getting a fresh copy of new ones. On GitHub the submodules are represented as links to other repositories and require this additional command to get them onto your PC.
It is also possible to check out a specific release of ESP-IDF, e.g. v2.1 .
After that remember to Add IDF_PATH & idf.py PATH to User Profile (CMake), so the toolchain scripts know where to find the ESP-IDF in it's release specific location.
Different versions of ESP-IDF may have different setup or prerequisite requirements, or require different toolchain versions. If you experience any problems, carefully check the Getting Started documentation for the version you are switching to.


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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
You Tell on Yourself
You tell on yourself by the friends you seek
By the very manner in which you speak
By the way you employ your leisure time
By the use you make of dollar and dime
You tell what you are by the things you wear
By the spirit in which your burdens bear
By the kind of things at which you laugh
By the records you play on your phonograph
You tell what you are by the way you walk
By the things of which you delight to talk
By the manner in which you bear defeat
By so simple a thing as how you eat
By the books you choose from a well-filled shelf
In these ways and more you tell on yourself
So there's really no particular sense
In an effort to keep up false pretense
I spent over a decade in the aerospace industry. We supplied solid (and later, blind) rivets to Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed, and other aircraft manufacturers. While working with metals like monel and titanium, the vast majority of rivets we produced were made of aluminum alloy's. After cold heading a rivet, they were subject to a production process known as "heat treat." What we were doing was "annealing" the metal. This heat treatment would change the metals properties to increase its ductility. Ductility is the measure of strain a metal can withstand before rupturing. A metal with low ductility is said to be "brittle." According to my New World Dictionary, brittle is defined as; 1) easily broken or shattered because it is hard and not flexible. 2) having a sharp, hard quality 3) stiff and unbending in manner.
My question to you is this: how do you react when the "heat is on?" Heat comes from fire, fire from friction, friction from rubbing two objects against one another. In our particular case, I am speaking of the friction created by disagreement or conflict because of differences of opinion. How do you handle the "heat" in your personal relationships? Have you become the very definition of brittle?
People avoid conflict. They are reluctant to engage because often, in the "heat of battle," things are said or done that cause irreparable damage or heartbreak. I totally understand. What might not be clear to you is in the annealing process the metal is allowed to return to room temperature naturally. This cooling off period is part of the process that refines the structure of the metal while increasing its rate of diffusion. In other words, after heating up and cooling down, the metal becomes more ductile.
My challenge to you is this: when things heat up, create the image that you are being "heat treated." That Life has brought you an opportunity to go through a process that can change long held beliefs. That the situation can be exactly what you need to become more expansive, inclusive, understanding. That a situation is defined solely by your perception of it, and employing your imagination can alter the construct by which the dynamic is interpreted. Rather than having your feet "held to the fire," you can cherish the chance to enjoy a natural by-product of the heat treating process; internal stress reduction. Ductility is defined by what can be stretched, drawn, or hammered without breaking. My wish for you is that you develop the ability to bend, not break. And I just may "bring the heat" to see that it happens.
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NYC, Stripes, Ruffles, Oh my.
Feeling the fast pace of New York City is one of the experiences I look forward to the most, and I love transitioning from island time to a New York minute. The US Virgin Islands and NYC almost feel worlds apart, but I believe a change of pace is always a good idea – and keeps me on my toes!
I had a full itinerary on this trip meeting with the Miss Universe Organization (DREAM come true!!), visiting the Smile Train offices (an AMAZING organization!), and working with stylists to develop my wardrobe strategy for the Miss Universe competition (sorry girlies, 😉 no competition secrets revealed here!!). The energy and flow of the city makes me feel as if opportunities are endless, which feels GREAT as I am training and preparing for Miss Universe 2016.
Transition is definitely in the air. The tulips and pink cherry blossoms are slowly opening their eyes after a long winter's nap, hinting that spring is finally amongst us. I can feel the anticipation and excitement building up to shed our heavy winter coats and bring out the fresh floral and lacy white looks we all adore.


Never get caught out again forgetting your students birthdays with this great colorful birthday chart. Print it out, laminate and enjoy birthday's all year round.
Download and laminate our weekly spelling chart to ensure your students never lose track of your weekly spelling words.
It is bright and colorful and once laminated will help your students remember those tricky words of the week.
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This poster does a great job at explaining the difference between telling your "past' from your 'to' and would be a great addition to every junior primary school/.
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When a machine, as a cutting tool uses a grinder for the abrasive process, it is called grinding.
Grinding represents a process in tool making and plenty of areas in manufacturing. It delivers very accurate dimensions as well as fine finishes, and when it comes to mass production,it can remove the rough layers of metal quite quick. Grinding is a process that is better suited for the handling of very hard materials.
Because grinding is a process that involves metal-cutting, it is actually an area of the cutting process. When singled out, every grain of the abrasive function, shears a tiny chip that is basically a "cut".But, people who work in the machining fields, use the term cutting, for the classical cutting process, and grinding is usually categorized as a "separate" process. Sanding and lapping are similar abrasive cutting processes.
In order to create a flat surface, a rotating abrasive wheel is used for the removal of material.The surface grinder has 3 main parts: abrasive wheel, Chuck, a work holding device with vacuum or electromagnetic holder, and a reciprocating table.
The workpiece materials usually used in this grinding process include steel and cast iron. These two materials are known for not clogging the grinding wheel in the process,while other materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum, brass and plastics, tend to clog the grinding wheel.
This type of grinding is used for grinding of cylindrical surfaces as well as for the shoulders of the workpiece. The part that needs to be ground, is mounted on centers and is rotated by the center driver.The abrasive wheel and the processed part are rotated at different speeds as well as on different motors. There are 5 types of this kind of grinding:the outside diameter, the inside diameter, plunge, creep feed, and centerless grinding.
A typical cylindrical grinder consists of grinding wheel, two workpiece holding centers, chuck, and the grinding dog. Usually, the cylindrical grinding machines are made with a swivel, in order to form tapered pieces.When compared to each other, the workpiece and the wheel are moving parallel in both the longitudinal and radial directions. The grinding wheel comes many shapes.The most used ones are the disk-shaped wheels, and they are usually used for creating a straight or tapered workpiece, while, on the other hand, formed wheels are usually used when the production of a shaped workpiece is needed.


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2020 election ends at same electoral vote as 2016 — 306 to 232, with Trump losing this time
By Jason Silverstein
November 13, 2020 / 5:28 PM / CBS News
Election results for Georgia & North Carolina
Election results for Georgia & North Carolina... 06:50
The 2020 electoral vote has ended up exactly the same as the 2016 electoral vote. Only this time, President Trump is on the losing side.
CBS News on Friday projected the final tally for the presidential race as 306 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden, and 232 votes for President Trump. That came after CBS News projected Mr. Biden will win Georgia's 16 electoral votes, and Mr. Trump will win North Carolina's 15.
Back in 2016, Mr. Trump won states with 306 electoral votes and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton won 232. Mr. Trump repeatedly characterized his 306 votes as a "landslide."
History books will note that in 2016 the Electoral College changed the final vote to 304-227, when two "faithless electors" didn't vote for Mr. Trump and five defected from Clinton. The Supreme Court this summer unanimously ruled that states can require electors to vote for the winner of their state.
This year, Mr. Biden won back the three "blue wall" states that Mr. Trump unexpectedly captured in 2016 — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan. Mr. Biden's projected win in Pennsylvania last Saturday put him over the threshold of 270 electoral votes needed for victory.
Mr. Biden also flipped Arizona and Georgia, two traditionally red states that Mr. Trump won in 2016. Mr. Biden is the first Democratic presidential candidate to win either of those states since the 1990s.
In addition, Mr. Biden flipped Nebraska's second congressional district, giving him one of the state's five electoral votes. Nebraska is one of two states that splits its electoral votes, and Mr. Trump won the other four.
President Trump did not make any gains on the electoral map compared to his victories in 2016.
Despite the déjà vu on electoral votes, the popular vote totals are substantially different from 2016. As of Friday, Mr. Biden has more than 77,900,000 votes, the most ever cast for a presidential candidate in U.S. history. Mr. Trump has more than 72,600,000 votes — the most ever received by a sitting president, but still more than 5 million votes behind the president-elect.
In 2016, Mr. Trump trailed Hillary Clinton in the popular vote by nearly 3 million votes.
Mr. Trump has refused to concede and continues falsely claiming that he either won the election or will win via his legal challenges disputing the vote counts in key states. So far none of his lawsuits have been successful, and state election officials of both parties say there is no evidence to back up his claims of fraud.
In an interview this week with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, former President Barack Obama pointed out the similarity between the 2016 and 2020 outcomes. He noted that he didn't hesitate to accept Mr. Trump's electoral victory four years ago.
"When Donald Trump won, I stayed up until 2:30 in the morning and I then called Donald Trump to congratulate him," Mr. Obama said. "His margin of victory over Hillary Clinton wasn't greater than Joe Biden's margin over him."
First published on November 13, 2020 / 5:28 PM
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What is the flight time from New York to Lanzarote?
The flight time from New York to Lanzarote is 6 hours 45 minutes.
A direct flight from New York (JFK) to Lanzarote (ACE) has a duration of 6 hours 45 minutes.
A distance of 3,450 miles / 5,553 km.
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According to Scripture, humankind was created in the image of God. Hoekema discusses the implications of this theme, devoting several chapters to the biblical teaching on God's image, the teaching of philosophers and theologians through the ages, and his own theological analysis. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accessible to educated laypeople. Extensive bibliography, fully indexed.
At the end of the twentieth century the forces of race, gender, ethnicity, culture, social status, life-style and sexual preference threaten to disassemble any notion of universal "human nature" or "human condition." In light of this historical moment, the Christian doctrine of human nature is ripe for rethinking and reformulation. Charles Sherlock sees this theological task as demanding a "double focus." To reflect on the subject of human nature, he says, is like "moving around the different areas of an ellipse with two focal points": humans as made in the image of God and the particular realities of human existence. Both must be brought into sharper, more detailed focus in our quest to understand human nature. The result of Sherlock's "double focus" is The Doctrine of Humanity. Sherlock notably engages the communal dimension of humanity in its social, creational and cultural aspects before examining the human person as individual, as male and female, and as whole being. He offers a timely and engaging look at what it means to be human on the continuum between our creation in the divine image and our recreation in the image of Christ.
"After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language . . ." (Revelation 7:9). The visions in the book of Revelation give a glimpse of the people of God at the consummation of history―a multiethnic congregation gathered together in worship around God's throne. Its racial diversity is expressed in a fourfold formula that first appears in Genesis 10. The theme of race runs throughout Scripture, constantly pointing to the global and multiethnic dimensions inherent in the overarching plan of God. In response to the neglect of this theme in much evangelical biblical scholarship, J. Daniel Hays offers this thorough exegetical work in the New Studies in Biblical Theology series. As well as focusing on texts which have a general bearing on race, Hays demonstrates that black Africans from Cush (Ethiopia) play an important role in both Old and New Testament history. This careful, nuanced analysis provides a clear theological foundation for life in contemporary multiracial cultures and challenges churches to pursue racial unity in Christ. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
What the Bible really says about men and women Although Claire Smith was a young adult when she came to know Jesus, it wasn't until she went to theological college that she noticed parts of the Bible that challenged her feminist views. Studying these passages led to radical changes in her life. Too often we put these same passages in the 'too hard basket', or we make up our minds without taking a close look at them for ourselves. But we must let God's word determine these issues, and not the culture in which we live. Claire takes us through the same process she went through herself, looking closely at seven key Bible passages about men and women and how they should relate together in God's purposes. Along the way she deals with many common objections, and applies the teaching of the Bible simply and practically to our relationships at home and in church. The warmth and simplicity of the book means it will benefit every Christian whether you have looked at these passages a thousand times, or you've never thought about them in your life.
This book defends, in easy-to-understand terms, the Biblical viewpoint of the gender issue with the Biblical evidence that Jesus Christ and the apostles taught that men and women are created equal, yet have been given different roles to fulfill in the family and in the church.


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What is transposed mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. 1 : to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of transpose letters to change the spelling. 2 : to change in form or nature : transform.
What does transpose mean writing?
you change the order
What does Billboard mean?
: a flat surface (as of a panel, wall, or fence) on which bills are posted specifically : a large panel designed to carry outdoor advertising. billboard. verb. billboarded; billboarding; billboards.
What is an example of transposition?
He likes swimming translates as Er schwimmt gern in German. Transposition is often used between English and Spanish because of the preferred position of the verb in the sentence: English often has the verb near the beginning of a sentence; Spanish can have it closer to the end.
What is another word for transposition?
swap switch
interchange inversion
reversal swapping
change trade
Why is transposition made?
Transposition is the periodic swapping of positions of the conductors of a transmission line, in order to reduce crosstalk and otherwise improve transmission. Transposition also equalizes their impedance relative to the ground, thus avoiding one-sided loads in three-phase electric power systems.
What is transposition rule?
In propositional logic, transposition is a valid rule of replacement that permits one to switch the antecedent with the consequent of a conditional statement in a logical proof if they are also both negated. It is the inference from the truth of "A implies B" the truth of "Not-B implies not-A", and conversely.
How is transposition done in transmission lines?
Transposition Method The transposition of the lines can be done by placing the one-third segment of all three phases of the conductor in the same line. The transposition balance the capacitance of the line due to which the voltage is also balanced.
What is transposition in algebra?
Transposition is a method to isolate the variable to one side of the equation and everything else to the other side so that you can solve the equation. Algebraic equations can be solved using the Law of equations.
How do you do transposition in music?
The easiest way to go about transposing is to fill in your new key signature, your time signature (which will not change at all), and write out every note paying close attention to the interval between your original notes and transposed notes, plus the intervals between the notes in the individual measures.
What are variables in maths?
Variable, In algebra, a symbol (usually a letter) standing in for an unknown numerical value in an equation. Commonly used variables include x and y (real-number unknowns), z (complex-number unknowns), t (time), r (radius), and s (arc length).
What is an example of a real life variable?
A variable is a number that does not have a fixed value. The picture and the list below show some real-life examples, where the value of a variable changes with the change in place and time. The height of a growing child changes with time. The speed of a car changes with time.
What grade do they teach variables?
Variables & expressions | 6th grade | Math | Khan Academy.
What grade do you learn variables?
Sixth grade is the year that students really get started on algebra. They learn how to read, write, and evaluate algebraic expressions and equations in which a letter (also called a variable) stands in for an unknown number. For example, they'll find the value of X in the equation X – 32 = 14.
What are variables in coding simple?
Variables are the names you give to computer memory locations which are used to store values in a computer program. For example, assume you want to store two values 10 and 20 in your program and at a later stage, you want to use these two values.
What do variables do in coding?
Variables are used to store information to be referenced and manipulated in a computer program. They also provide a way of labeling data with a descriptive name, so our programs can be understood more clearly by the reader and ourselves. Their sole purpose is to label and store data in memory.
How do you use variables in coding?
How to Use Variables when Programming in C
Declare the variable, giving it a variable type and a name.
Assign a value to the variable.
Use the variable.
What is variable name?
The variable name is the usual way to reference the stored value, in addition to referring to the variable itself, depending on the context. This separation of name and content allows the name to be used independently of the exact information it represents.
Which is a good example of a variable name?
The following are examples of valid variable names: age, gender, x25, age_of_hh_head.
What are the two data types?
Common data types include:
Integer.
Floating-point number.
String.
Boolean.
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RTA has announced that during Ramadan 2013 the frequency of Dubai Metro would be reduced compared to the normal schedules. This is because during the month of Ramadan, people tend to stay more at home with family especially during evenings. Also the believers stick to prayers and mosques during this Holy month which reduces the metro usage. The exact timing for the Month of Ramadan is yet to be announced.
Sharjah Municipality has announced the Public Paid parking timing for the 2013 Holy month of Ramadan.


Ukulele Underground Forums > Ukulele Boards > Ukulele Beginners > What chord is this?
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Iv'e been practicing hard on my chord changes and getting much smoother. I'm using "Uncle Rods Ukulele Bootcamp" chord practice sheets,they're brilliant. He says to say or think the name of each cord as you play it but one or two I don't know how to say correctly. They are notes with a small zero at the top right. They are also written for example as C with a small zero Cdim or F with a small zero as Abdim. Another is Bbm6. Can some explain these to me or recommend a musicale note dictionary? so I can look them up.It's probably not important that I know all of this at my early learning level but I am that sort of guy that does need to know these things. I tried Googling these but to no avail.
F with a small zero as Abdim. Another is Bbm6.
F with a small zero is F dim or F diminished. It is not called Ab dim. The F indicated the note a bass would usually play. It is called the root note of the chord.
Bb minor sixth is a chord of Bb minor (Bb, Db and F) with a major 6th added to it (G). It is a chord with 4 different notes.
Not only am learning to play the ukulele I'm also learning a new language. It exercises the old grey matter.
I hope it doesn't - you'll be needing that grey matter!
Here's a site you might find useful, it has a nice layout and I think the information is pretty straightforward. The things you are asking about are fairly advanced, and you might need a better understanding of musical theory to get the information you want.
This is a link for the music theory book I used in college, it's a pretty popular one and I still refer to it occasionally.


good news for mobile users lumia, but someone explains it to me?
I would expect 18 months of support from when 7.8 is launched.
Good News for once ;) AT&T " Lumia 900 a HIT"
Can someone explain Twiiter to me?
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Not many tips on start ups just discussion on basic known facts.
I really enjoyed this book. I have read and listen to many business books and I would put this in the top ten. I think this book should be read by everyone who trying to start a new business or learn about business all together. It is a must read you will get some good tips.
one of the best business books I have ever read. love the insights around monopoly and competition.
It has a couple of good tips but not much more. Many successful people recommended this book so I had big expectations but it didn't meet them. Overall the book is ok but but it does't stand out. The narration was clear and perfectly understandable.
Some revealing insights on startups and particularly on investing. A good quick read.


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namespace BenTools\ETL\Tests\Loader;

use BenTools\ETL\Loader\ArrayLoader;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
use function BenTools\ETL\Tests\create_generator;
use function BenTools\ETL\Tests\dummy_etl;

class ArrayLoaderTest extends TestCase
{

    public function testLoader()
    {
        $items = [
            'foo' => 'bar',
            'bar' => 'baz'
        ];

        $loader = new ArrayLoader();
        foreach ($items as $key => $value) {
            $loader->load(create_generator([$key => $value]), $key, dummy_etl());
        }
        $this->assertEquals($items, $loader->getArray());
    }
}


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Keiki decorations and mini shells or beads add cute touches to a bathroom sink staple.
Make your own foaming soap. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of liquid soap to a cup of water and mix.
We love foaming soap. The suds stay on little ones hands instead of slipping into the sink and our kids like playing with bubbles every time they wash up. Hereʻs a simple way to have some good clean fun decorating a dispenser for this bathroom staple.
Foaming soap dispenser. You can find bottles at most major retailers including Target and Walmart. We bought our Emoh Foaming Soap Dispensers from amazon.com.
Foaming soap refill or make your own (see below).
Decorations, we used cute stickers and mini shells. You can also use cute erasers and plastic aquarium plants.
Pour shells, aquarium rocks, or beads into the bottle. Make sure items are large enough so it won't go into the pump.
Slowly add foaming soap liquid.
Decorate the exterior with stickers or paint a message.
Soak colored aquarium pebbles for several days before using. The dye often bleeds into the liquid.
We bought shell lei from Walmart for less than a dollar then cut the shells off the string.
Hard plastic toys, LEGOS or small figurines will also work.
Add a seasonal hand towel for a cute teachers' gift.
Here's a great tip for any foaming soap user. Simply fill your dispenser 3/4 full with warm water, add a tablespoon of your favorite liquid soap, twist on the top and swirl together.
Looking for more family fun? See our full schedule of holiday parades, craft ideas, tasty snacks and ideas for other festive fun in our Holiday Corner.


Poorly Drawn Cats is a Twitter account dedicated to, as the name suggests, poorly drawn cats. But calling these charming little pictures "poorly drawn" doesn't seem like a fair description considering how beloved they've become by the account's many followers.
The crude, contour-line drawings created by a Brazilian artist named Heloísa, who started the account in 2016, capture the distinct personalities of cats — not always an easy task. The drawings featured on the account are of cats featured in photos submitted by fans of the account.
The quirky portraits have gained somewhat of a cult following online, and in the two years since it launched, the account's racked up almost 188,000 followers. The feed retweets satisfied cat owners who've commissioned "poorly drawn" portraits of their cats from the account.
Some people are so pleased with their cats' portraits that they've taken to getting them permanently inked on their bodies — a very bold move.
Poorly Drawn Cats gets such an influx of requests for portraits of their cats that it now announces when it will accept new commissions. When the account puts out the call, message or email your request and hope for the best. Commissions cost a small fee — $12 for just your cat's face, or $18 for a full portrait.
soon commissions will open again!
Sure, not everyone's a cat person, but who can resist the charms of quirky little cat doodles popping up periodically on your Twitter feed? And, if nothing else the account serves as a reminder that if you sincerely enjoy doing something, even your imperfect efforts will be applauded.