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Former CU Performs Strongly Even in Down Market
DALLAS -- Viewpoint Bank, the former Community Credit Union, has shown strong performance despite a difficult economy, according to financial reports the bank's mutual holding company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By David Morrison | July 24, 2008 at 09:00 AM
DALLAS — Viewpoint Bank, the former Community Credit Union, has shown strong performance despite a difficult economy, according to financial reports the bank's mutual holding company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Credit Unions Raise Funds for Toys, Winter Coats & Hospitals
Tahira Hayes | January 17, 2020
The spirit of giving continues beyond the holiday season at cooperatives nationwide.
Wyoming's Largest Credit Union Buys Two Bank Branches
Acquisition of Liberty Savings Bank branches will expand Blue FCU's market reach in Colorado.

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This year sees the 3rd consecutive year of the QueerFest. I was lucky enough to witness the birth of the QueerFest, and even luckier to be part of it last year where I was also one of the performers during the Performance Night. It feels a bit strange to be away this year, and there are at least 5 of us who had been part of it since the very beginning who'll be away. It's heart-wrenching, really, but I am glad there are other people to take over: politically conscious talented youth with a radical agenda, working very hard and having fun all the way.
On the program this year are: the film festival, the performance night, panel discussions, the photography exhibition, a book launch, parties, social events etc. The overall theme this year tends towards Queer Fantasies. For those who are close enough, I hope you'll get the chance to drop by at least a few of the events.


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Argus a différentes significations.

Figure mythique
 Argus, forme latinisée du nom grec , qui fait le plus souvent référence à Argos Panoptès, le gardien aux cent yeux.
 l'argus, une figure héraldique imaginaire  représentant une tête humaine (généralement de carnation) couverte d'une multitude d'yeux.

Zoologie
 Les , des oiseaux ocellés de la famille des Phasianidés.
 Les Argus, des papillons ocellés de la famille des Lycaenidae, ou plus spécifiquement l'espèce Plebejus argus.
 Argus, un genre de nudibranches.
 Cnemaspis argus, un lézard
 Différents poissons :
 Scatophagus argus, l'Argus vert ;
 Scatophagus tetracanthus, l'Argus Africain ou Argus tigre:

Pseudonyme
 Alfred Argus (né Beleys) (1893-1955), acteur français ;
 Fin Argus (1998-), acteur et chanteur américain.

Toponymes
 Le chaînon Argus est une chaîne de montagne située à l'est de la Californie, aux États-Unis.

Magazines et journaux
 L'Argus est un magazine automobile, éditeur de la cote Argus.
 L'Argus de l'assurance est un périodique sur les assurances.
 L'Argus de la presse une entreprise de service et de conseil en relations médias créée en 1879 (à ses débuts, c'était un journal qui contenait des extraits de presse).
 The Argus, un journal hebdomadaire américain de la ville de Seattle fondé en 1894 et disparu en 1983.
 L'Argus le premier journal de la Manche imprimé par Gilles Joubert (1739-1817).

Musique

 Argus est le troisième album du groupe de rock britannique Wishbone Ash sortit en 1972.

Marques et titres
 Argus Motoren est une entreprise allemande disparue connue pour ses moteurs aéronautiques de petite puissance en V inversé. Elle a aussi construit en série le pulsoréacteur de la bombe volante V1.
 Argus (Audit Record Generation and Utilisation System), un logiciel libre de capture de données réseau IP.

DC Comics
Dans l'Univers de DC Comics, ARGUS est une agence gouvernementale paramilitaire secrète fictive des États-Unis dirigée par Amanda Waller.

Jeu vidéo
 Argus, une planète dans l'univers de fiction du jeu vidéo Warcraft.
 , un jeu vidéo d'arcade sorti en 1986, licencié par Jaleco.

Autres
 Argus Rusard, nom du concierge de Poudlard, de la saga Harry Potter.
 Argus, canonnière fluviale française mise en service en 1900 pour assurer la protection des intérêts français en Chine
 HMS Argus, porte-avion britannique.
 Argus, ancien navire de Greenpeace.
 le Canadair CL-28.

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Does Cowboys' 0-4 preseason record matter? History says no
Posted 5:23 pm, August 31, 2018, by Brian Sandler
HOUSTON — The Cowboys lost to the Texans 14-6 on Thursday to wrap up an 0-4 preseason schedule. But of course, records are not the point of the preseason.
"Obviously, you have a lot of different objectives going into each of the games," said head coach Jason Garrett. "It starts with the playing time of your guys; you`re looking at different people. Certainly whenever you go out there you want to win, we're competing to win, but that doesn't override some of the other objectives that we have.
"We did get a chance to see a lot of our players, and I thought we got better as a team over the course of the four games."
While you can't accurately judge a team when most of its starters barely played (Ezekiel Elliott didn't play at all this preseason to avoid injury), can a winless preseason still predict the regular season? Thankfully for Cowboys Nation there's no conclusive evidence that it does.
Dallas has gone 0-fer five previous times. Three of those years ended up being a losing season and the other two saw the Cowboys win their division.
And if you look at the franchise's five Super Bowl-winning seasons, only one of those teams had a winning preseason record.
So, while the coaches work hard to cut the roster from 90 players to 53 based on what they saw the past few weeks, we can just sit back and get ready to enjoy some real football! The Cowboys kick off their regular season Sunday, Sept. 9 at Carolina.
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Top storylines heading into the 2019 NBA Draft
Mother forced to pay thousands after switching jobs during maternity leave
Bill Nye says it's time to grow up and realize the planet is on fire
Firefighter runs half marathon in full gear
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How can I get tickets??
Visit Ticket Leap to get your tickets while supplies last!
These prizes look amazing. How do I get in on this???
Every paid attendee will receive one entry into the giveaways. There are over 45 prizes, including 10 carriers! You must be present to win. Giveaways will be drawn at 12:30.
What is the deal with the door prize?
You will receive a BINGO form when you arrive. If you get at least 2 BINGOS then turn it in to the front desk before 2:00. At 2:00 we will choose one winner to win a basket of goodies from our vendors. Must be present to win.
I would really love to come celebrate babywearing but $5 isn't in the cards right now, do I have any options?
Absolutely! Please email us at IBW(at)bwichicagoland(dot)org for scholarship information.
Can you tell me about the private consultations?
One of the activities available during our IBW Bash will be the opportunity to sign up for a *15 minute* private consultation with an educator focused on the area of your choice. Typically this type of service would cost around $30. For this event, we are asking your support for this fundraising effort (minimum $5, suggested $10-$20). Please send your payment through PayPal to chicagolandbabywearing@gmail.com. We will have a limited library available during the consultations based on your area of need. Sign-up here!
We are very lucky to have the Boomers Stadium selling food for the event: hot dogs, nachos, chips, candy, pop, and water. Please feel free to bring your own if you have dietary restrictions. There will be two suites where you can relax and eat!
What can I expect out of this event?
Fun! And babywearing! In addition, there will be speakers, vendors, games, food, and lots of opportunity for support as a caregiver and babywearer!
Absolutely! There is a place on the ticket registration to document what children will be with you. Additionally, we will have a feeding area and a changing area (with supplies and staffed by an IBCLC) to support your needs with littles!
We have two kids' room with free activities as well as paid carnival games (the fee goes directly to our group as part of our fundraising efforts!). Additionally there will be a face painter in Lobby 1 (for a fee) and a balloon twister (until 11:00) who is working for tips!
How can I become a sponsor or vendor?
Why is it so far away?!
Chicagoland Babywearing serves all of Cook, all of Lake, all of DuPage and some of Kane County. We are a huge area! It means we serve a lot of caregivers and kids. Unfortunately, it also means that it is quite a drive for many attendees. But it is still worth it! We look every year for a location that will fit within our budget and also be accessible for our attendees.
The Schaumburg Boomers Stadium is located right off the 390 expressway (you can even see it from the expressway!). Additionally, it shares a parking lot with the Schaumburg Metra lot!
First, it is a fun way to celebrate International Babywearing Week with other caregivers who would like to celebrate their love of babywearing. Second, it is a fundraiser for our chapter so we can continue to buy new carriers for members to try on and borrow and provide outreach at a variety of events throughout the year.
Can I buy a VIP ticket and get a SWAG bag if I know I can't make it?
Sorry! The swag bags are only for attendees who are attending the Bash in person. There are a limited number and we need to make sure our attendees get access to them first!
Can I sell my VIP bag to someone else?
Sure! If you can't make it and find someone to buy your bag off of you please just email us at IBW(at)BWIchicagoland(dot)org. It needs to be picked up by the ticket holder in person.
Can I make a donation to Chicagoland Babywearing to help support the group?
Absolutely! You can make a donation by sending PayPal to chicagolandbabywearing(at)gmail(dot)com, through TicketLeap the even website, or with cash at the event. Donations help us offset the cost of the event, purchase new carriers for our library, and provide outreach in our community. Our group is all volunteer run and we rely on the support of our members and community to keep up our efforts!
Park in the lot right in front of the entrance and enter through the VIP entrance. Then you will go to the 3rd floor and check in!


An original, unique place overlooking the sea, nestling in the hills surrounding the Itria Valley. Overlooking the beaches of the Adriatic (10 minutes drive away), embraced by the magnificent countryside of Puglia, Vigne di Salmina is an oasis of relaxation for both mind and body. With 3 double bedrooms, each with bathroom, this accommodation can host 2+2+2 people form 400 euros per week for 2 people. Outdoor shower hidden among olive branches; barbecue; large 7-place heated tub; professional chef can be booked to prepare quality traditional cuisine; cleaner with weekly change of linen; more frequent house cleaning and linen change can be arranged.
Vigne di Salamina can combine a peaceful relaxing holiday in the country and at the beach with trips to some of the most interesting places in the area - Bari, Castel del Monte, Trani, Alberobello, Lecce, and Otranto and to the delightful cities in the Itria Valley in the immediate vicinity like Cisternino to 8 km and Ostuni to 15 km.
Amazing time at the trulli, beautiful tranquil location with spectacular view!
What a find! There were 6 of us, 3 couples, so the trulli was perfect for us as there were 3 double rooms each with own bathroom and outside seating areas, well spaced for privacy. The place was spotlessly clean and comfortable and had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen. Our host Nicla was amazing! She had prepared a welcome snack for us on arrival with delicious local fresh produce of meats, cheeses and wine. She also advised us of many interesting and beautiful places to visit in the Puglia area. We had hired a car and after a day of sight-seeing we returned to the trulli and had a barbecue followed by a dip in the hot tub in the evening sunshine. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend.
Dear Alan thank you very much for your nice words. It has been a real pleasure for me to the have had you at Vigne di Salmina. I have loved your family and I have been very happy that you enjoyed your holiday by us and appreciated the facilities here. Give my warmest regards to Norman, Audrey Selina, Hilary, Laura and to the fun Nigel.
We were a group of 6 friends and we really appreciate to spend 4 days at Nicla's trulli. We enjoyed all of Nicla's good tips, especially for nice food. She is very kind. It was a lovely trip in a beautiful place, very well located near amazing villages of Puglia, with a very nice view.
We are very happy that you enjoyed your short holiday at Vigne di Salamina and that you found useful our tips. It has been a pleasure to host your and your friends, we do our best for our guests so thank you again to have appreciated our efforts.
Die Ferienewohnung liegt inmitten von Olivenhainen mit wunderschönen Aussichtsterassen mit Blick direkt auf das nahegelegene Meer. Die Besitzerin zelebrirete uns persönlich Spezialitäten aus der Region als Willkommensgruß.
Wir emfanden dies als sehr nette und herzliche Geste. Konversation war in italienisch und englisch möglich. Die Beitzerin gab uns hilfreiche Insidertips für die Umgebung bezüglich Essen und Unternehmungen. Auch bei schlechtem Wetter sind die Wohnungen beheizbar. Diese Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen.
thank you very much for your review and your liking of my houses.
Belle location avec 3 maisonnettes différentes comprenant chacune une salle de bain. Jacuzzi extérieur avec vue.
Une cuisine et 1 kitchenette...Parfait pour un séjour en famille ou entre amis dans les Pouilles. Accueil chaleureux des propriétaires!
"location tres sympathique.les sanitaires sont neanmoins justes pour 4 personnes"
Il trullo in cui abbiamo alloggiato è molto carino, pulito e fornito di tutto il necessario. Bellissima la terrazza che si affaccia su una valle di olivi e da cui si vede il mare. I proprietari, che abitano accanto, sono simpatici, discreti e si sono dati molto da fare per darci consigli utili alla nostra vacanza.


Paul is writing again to his son in Christ, Timothy. Timothy holds a special place in his heart. He starts his letter with his personal greeting, as is his custom.
The way Paul opens his letter to Timothy sounds too formal for a "father and son" letter. I believe there was a reason for this formality though. There were forgers and false teachers out and about passing themselves off as our gospel heroes. Paul even mentioned a forged letter in 2 Thessalonians 2. He knew others were out there impersonating him or signing his name to things that he did NOT teach or ascribe to.
I believe Paul's official greeting was like a secret code or security question he inserted into his letters. Sure, others could copy some of his phrases but the recipient would recognize how Paul put his pieces together. Paul uses the exact same opening in his first letter to Timothy. I wonder if they agreed upon this greeting beforehand to protect against forgeries.
Something else I noticed, or was brought to my attention, is how Paul identifies his position. "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus" (verse 1).
What I heard when I read this greeting this time was Paul saying that if it wasn't for Jesus placing him where he was he would NOT have been where he is. Jesus put him there. Paul didn't choose to become an apostle. He was chosen. Paul didn't put himself out there as an example on his own. Paul didn't choose the hard road; Jesus chose it for him.
Paul willingly went, knowing that it wasn't going to be an easy road. He knew that fact first hand as he was one of the most famous individuals to oppose the gospel. He knew the cost of being a believer, from the other side of the equation. Then he got to know that cost personally on our side of it too.
NO ONE would be foolish enough to choose the path of believer if it wasn't for the reward in it too. Paul chose the hard path for the promise of eternal life with Jesus. EVERYTHING he would suffer was worth the price. But he would never have chosen that path without the direct push of the Spirit. Talk about a total about face!
Father God, I wasn't on the same kind of path Paul was when You brought me to Yourself. But my path was just as far in the other direction as his. To You, there is no degree of sin. ALL sin is sin. You took me from damning path and brought me to life. I LOVE the relationship we share! I pray I'm making You proud of how I am serving. You placed me here and I will serve You where I am as long as YOU tell me to. Thank You that I don't have to face the same obstacles Paul did. Thank You for choosing me and using me in Your Kingdom.


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Q: convert path to string bash I want to put multiple filepaths as a string in bash script, so I can pass this string to another program.
When I concatenate these filepaths I get the error: No such file or directory. Bash has to tread this filepath as a string instead of a file...
Im concatenating this way:
all=""
for path in $dir/*; do
    filePath="$path/file.txt"
    $all="$all I=$filePath"
done

echo $all

How can I get this output?
I=first/file.txt I=second/file.txt etc.

A: Is just your syntax wrong:
all=""
for path in $dir/*; do
    filePath="$dir/file.txt"
    all="$all I=$filePath"    #without $
done
echo $all

A: Maybe you meant to use path? And don't use $ as a prefix in assignments.
all=""
for path in $dir/*; do
    filePath="$path/file.txt"
    all="$all I=$filePath"
done
echo $all

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Former Baylor University student Jacob Anderson leaves 19th State District Court last week after approval of a controversial plea bargain involving an alleged 2016 sexual assault that occurred as Baylor weathered a storm over sexual assaults.
Staff photo — Jerry Larson
Prosecutor Hilary LaBorde: "Conflicting evidence and statements exist in this case, making the original allegation difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt."
Hilary LaBorde
Staff photo — Rod Aydelotte, file
Plea deal opponent Erin Albin: "I think the failure here was the legal system, not Baylor. He was kicked off campus, his fraternity was suspended and they haven't been in operation since everything happened."
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Judge Ralph Strother
PROSECUTING COLLEGE SEXUAL ASSAULTS
Bill Whitaker: Perennial question: Better to plea bargain rape cases or go to trial?
BILL WHITAKER Opinion editor
Bill Whitaker
At the twilight of his long, distinguished career in the criminal justice system, 19th State District Judge Ralph Strother has discovered how one can go from venerable jurist to national pariah in the twinkling of an eye. Faced with ruling on a controversial plea agreement between the McLennan County District Attorney's Office and a former Baylor University fraternity president indicted on four counts of sexual assault in 2016, Strother announced to a packed courtroom last week that he was approving the plea deal.
This meant no trial or jail time for 23-year-old Jacob Walter Anderson of Garland, no sexual offender status, three years' deferred adjudication probation on a charge of felony unlawful restraint and a scathing victim's statement read aloud in court — enough to make the judge as much a villain in the increasingly jaundiced public eye as the frat-boy felon and the embattled district attorney leaving office under his own cloud of scandal.
Fallout wasn't long in coming, including death threats, even wishes for the rapes of female family members of key participants, plus a petition drive to unseat the judge. Travis County Republican Party Chairman and political pundit Matt Mackowiak posted on Facebook: "It's time for the Texas Legislature to seriously consider impeaching Judge Ralph Strother." In response, Waco-based attorney and fellow Republican Josh Tetens suggested Mackowiak and others piling on with their own posts "get the facts before you judge... that's what [Strother] did and has done for decades."
Dallas Morning News columnist Sharon Grigsby — a firebrand in lambasting Baylor for its mistreatment of sexual-assault victims in past years — showed thoughtful restraint in her Tuesday column, allowing that, yes, certain facts remain unknown in the case that could re-traumatize the victim if aired by tight-lipped prosecutors pressed to explain the plea deal. She also hailed Anderson's victim "a 20-something superwoman" for stepping forward and pursuing rape charges. The Associated Press highlighted cases in Strother's judicial career suggesting a pattern of lenience involving men accused of sexually assaulting Baylor students. Another AP story noted ties of the judge and prosecutors to Baylor and raised the spectre of bias.
Left unmentioned: Strother's ordering, days earlier, two life sentences "stacked" so they must be served consecutively by a 48-year-old man convicted of sexually abusing a young family member. Left unmentioned: Strother's stacking 12 life sentences for 51-year-old Andre Evans in 2016 for harboring a 15-year-old runaway and charging a string of men to have sex with her. Longtime courtroom officials say the latter may well be the longest sentence given in county history.
Particularly explosive: The formal response by Jacob Anderson's victim, a former Baylor student who claimed that, at age 19, she had been handed a drink at a Phi Delta Theta fraternity party off-campus in 2016 and became disoriented before Anderson took her outside and raped her. Her courtroom statement was powerful in its outrage: "Everyone knows Jacob Anderson violently raped me repeatedly and almost killed me. The evidence is overwhelming. Now I not only have to live with his rape and the repercussions of the rape, I have to live with the knowledge that the McLennan County justice system is severely broken. I have to live with the fact that after all these years and everything I have suffered, no justice was achieved. I have to live with the fact that my rapist will go home smiling and happy and laughing at me. He stole my body, virginity and power over my body and you let him keep it for all eternity."
In remarks unusual for a sentencing hearing, the owlish, 75-year-old judge — an old-fashioned law-and-order conservative in his long-ago days as a prosecutor — sought to suggest the storyline in this case was more complicated. Before announcing his decision, he held up a pre-sentencing file brimming with what courtroom sources say is conflicting evidence — enough to make any conviction less than the slam dunk it might appear at first glance. The file included "extensive information" from the victim, her family and attorney; a memorandum prepared by the defense; and the "very thorough and complete pre-sentence investigation [by the probation department]," the judge said, "so I think I have about as good information as is possible to have about all perspectives and aspects in this matter."
The judge then said that much of the correspondence and commentary directed his way in the weeks leading up to Monday's sentencing hearing, "while well-intended, I think falls into three categories: not fully informed, misinformed or totally uninformed." Then he approved the plea deal amid sobs from the victim.
Yet the nationwide uproar over the Jacob Anderson plea deal is understandable. The case in recent months has come to symbolize a chance for the criminal justice system to finally get it right more than three years after former Baylor football player Sam Ukwuachu, then 22, was convicted of sexually assaulting a then-18-year-old classmate — and received no more than a 10-year probated sentence. (The jury recommended eight years, but Judge Matt Johnson bumped it up by two years.) The trial set off an explosion of damning national coverage about Baylor, transforming the resolutely Christian university, complete with stellar football team, into a symbol of how sexual assaults can go ignored or atrociously mishandled at institutions of higher learning. Other universities suffered similar failures, but Baylor, complete with law school and theological seminary, seemed to top them all.
Since then, the nation has seen a nine-month investigation into Baylor's mishandling of sexual assaults, the inquiry conducted by a prominent law firm that doesn't seem to have committed its findings to paper and has raised more questions than answers; more allegations of indifferent, even dismissive treatment of assault victims by Baylor administrators, athletic officials and city and campus law enforcement; and depositions and affidavits questioning Baylor regents' own motives in sending their popular president and successful football coach packing. Evidence suggests some regents even contorted the facts to lay most of the blame on black football players, a point in serious dispute.
It's important to remember every individual sexual-assault case has its own set of extenuating circumstances. It's important to remember one reason prosecutors don't press every case to full-blown trial is because they have limited budgets, staffing and time — and, more importantly, they have to make decisions on whether justice is even served by pursuing cases to such ends. For instance, is it wiser to press for a plea agreement that places at least some conditions, restrictions and penalties on the accused — or to push the case to trial when there's enough conflicting evidence that an unconvinced jury could well allow the defendant to go free? Such complicated, layered scenarios defy the mob fervor driving 280-character tweets and Facebook posts.
Unfortunately, when such cases aren't pursued to trial but wind up as plea agreements, the public and the press — generally dealing with limited evidence — can also reasonably assume justice has been subverted. And, yes, the public is justified in wondering about the facts in this particular case, given all they see daily on the state and national stage from our leaders, including those who presume to be above the law and those dismissive of sexual-assault allegations — a spectacle that came to a head in this year's heated confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Trib Facebook post of a Baylor student amidst this latest firestorm perfectly captures the problem with a criminal justice system sometimes too discreet for its own good: "I usually give the benefit of the doubt that people in charge have more information than us civilians. That being said, it's easy to claim everyone is misinformed when you don't have to prove it."
Indications are that any effort by prosecutors to explain their side of the equation could have quickly devolved into a he said/she said public charade before lapsing further into outright victim-blaming. McLennan County District Attorney Abel Reyna — overwhelmingly defeated in the Republican primary election in March and now finishing his tenure dogged by allegations of incompetence and impropriety — released a statement suggesting his prosecutorial team's conundrum: "Let us remind everyone that our oath is to seek justice. In pursuit of that ideal, we must evaluate each case alone on its own merit. Early in this case, law enforcement believed that the victim may have been drugged and this belief has been widely disseminated in the media; however, the evidence did not support that theory. This office stands by the plea offered and believes we have achieved the best result possible with the evidence at hand."
One can reasonably disagree on all this. In a phone conversation I had with Trib reader Warren Fain, he told of complicating factors in the case he heard from Baylor seniors that echoed some of what we at the Tribune-Herald also heard. Some factors favored Anderson's side in the matter. However, as Fain noted in a subsequent letter to the editor, "the very least that should be done is to give the alleged victim her day in court to tell her story. She is willing to 'let the chips fall where they may,' and so should a fair and impartial judicial system."
Less convincing: Assistant DA Hilary LaBorde's hideously written email to the victim and her family after they learned of the proposed plea agreement by reading the Tribune-Herald. Once celebrated statewide for her tenacity in pressing sexual-assault cases, LaBorde explained she offered the deal after a disappointing acquittal in another sexual-assault case with similarities to Anderson's: "(The jury) engaged in a lot of victim blaming — and the behavior of that victim and (this victim) is very similar. It's my opinion that our jurors aren't ready to blame rapists and not victims when there isn't concrete proof of more than one victim."
In that earlier case, Baylor graduate Hunter Morgan, 25, charged with sexually assaulting a fellow student, rejected a plea deal that would have required him to plead guilty to unlawful restraint, be placed on deferred probation and register as a sexual offender. Morgan's trial in June pivoted on a victim who testified she couldn't remember being sexually assaulted because she was too drunk and had blacked out. Medical, physical and DNA evidence convinced her that she had been raped.
In the end, jurors acknowledged evidence linking DNA to Morgan but, to quote one, there were also "too many different theories about how that could happen." They found Morgan not guilty. Such cases expose an Achilles' heel in the otherwise formidable #MeToo movement: Sexual-assault cases are justifiably receiving more attention, but jurors aware of its devastating consequences for both accused and accuser are applying more scrutiny to bewildering evidence amid conflicting testimony involving confused memories and wildly different perspectives.
Erin Albin, a 26-year-old graduate student in Baylor's social work program who led an online petition drive pressing Judge Strother to reject the Anderson plea deal that gained more than 90,000 signatures, acknowledges challenges facing the victim and fears she might be traumatized by such a trial had it happened: "Even though I don't have a background in the law or the legal system or anything like that, I do have a background in social work and a lot of education regarding trauma and how trauma affects the brain and how trauma can affect the individual. And to ask someone to retell the story of a very violent, traumatic experience in their life — well, the brain remembers certain things and doesn't remember certain things. That's a coping mechanism.
"I think perhaps to retell that story is making someone relive that trauma, which isn't fair," she told me. "But I still think we should have gone for a trial because at least then it would have been a fair case and justice would have at least had a chance. I understand there are things the general public doesn't know, but it does seem there was a fair chance of justice [in a trial]. And then you have comments like those by LaBorde that Waco just isn't ready to convict someone on one rape. It's like, 'Well, are you saying there should be more rapes happening in order to have him go to trial?'"
None of what happened last week absolves Jacob Walter Anderson of horrendous behavior. However one looks at this crime, however complicit the victim might or might not have been in whatever happened, Anderson's leaving an intoxicated woman sprawled on the ground on a February night blackens his character in a most devastating way. His pleading no contest to felony unlawful restraint would seem to confirm he placed his victim in great bodily danger.
Already elements of the case are playing out in the public forum. In remarks to Trib staffer Tommy Witherspoon a day after Strother's sentencing decision, attorneys for Anderson, reacting to the disastrous portrayal of their client in news and social media, insisted that what the victim left out of her statement in court "was some passionate kissing, groping and grinding by this girl and Mr. Anderson that occurred in front of more than 100 people at this party." They said the victim's claim she was choked was "absolutely contrary" to the physical evidence and her statements to police and medical personnel that night. Attorneys disputed her claim she was drugged, insisting no drugs were found in her system. They say no genetic evidence links Anderson to the victim.
Then there's the Brady evidence notice filed last week by LaBorde. This concerns exculpatory evidence favoring the defense that prosecutors must by law turn over. It only reinforces concerns in the district attorney's office: "The complaining witness in this case provided a statement attributed to her by her civil attorney and filed in the papers of this cause that includes allegations inconsistent with her prior statements to civilians, police officers and a [Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners] nurse given on the night of the offense. Verbal notice of these inconsistent statements was provided to the defense at the time of the original plea and in two subsequent conversations, the last being December 3, 2018."
If there's one thing agreed upon by attorneys for Anderson and his victim, it's that the public is treating the judge unfairly. Vic Feazell, a former McLennan County prosecutor and the victim's attorney, took umbrage at the comments of Anderson's attorneys regarding his client but stuck up for Strother: "It is easy for them to say all that bulls--t after the fact. That is what trials are for. But I am really sorry about any flak Judge Strother is taking. I have known him for 35 years and he is an honorable man. I know he agonized over that decision."
While prosecutors and the judge may be right in their decision last week, one can also reasonably lament this case didn't unfold in a courtroom trial, warts and all. In some respects, this is a trial that needed to happen, not just to underline the challenges and responsibilities facing young university students but to further highlight difficulties facing law enforcement, the criminal justice system and beleaguered universities involving sexual assaults soaked in alcohol and blackouts and occurring off-campus — situations only partially addressed by the U.S. Department of Education's newly proposed Title IX rules for universities' handling of such matters, including critical guarantees of due process. The Anderson case, trial or no, also confirms the need for a second hearing of state Sen. (and Baylor alumnus) Kirk Watson's 2017 bill requiring "affirmative consent" between college sexual partners — a concept that apparently confounded too many lawmakers to succeed last session.
As for the victim in this case, she may yet have her day in court. Her civil suit against Anderson and other Phi Delta Theta members could give her that chance, assuming she doesn't settle for a cash settlement or see the suit dismissed.
In her dramatic courtroom statement last week, Anderson's victim stated that Anderson and all rapists who get away with their crimes will never be cured and will never change. Anderson, she said, "will most likely rape again." In any case, the searing notoriety of his crime has reverberated across the nation to such a degree that, at a period of life when a young man should be taking pivotal steps in his career and laying the foundation for a successful life, Anderson will almost certainly be overshadowed by his actions at a frat party in Waco. Even among those ignorant of his past, he'll be dogged by fears someone will learn about his sins and overturn all he has worked to gain. Already University of Texas at Dallas officials, prompted by a petition drive last week, have banned Anderson from campus, barred him from participating in commencement activities and booted him from graduate school. He was expelled earlier by Baylor. One should remember, too, that probation officials will presumably monitor him closely as the plea deal provides.
Meanwhile, a petition drive pressing for Judge Strother's removal if he doesn't resign had gathered more than 42,000 signatures by Saturday evening, a testament to the powerful #MeToo movement that arose from the ashes of Baylor's troubles and has shaken Washington politicians and Hollywood power brokers since then. The petition argues that, among other things, Strother denied the victim's Sixth Amendment right to a public trial and embraced LaBorde's possibly tortured logic that the victim could not prevail in court because of an unrelated rape case. Petitioners may get their wish, though later than sooner: Strother is at an age when state law requires him to step down at term's end in January 2021. Given death threats, notoriety and crowded dockets, he may well be ready. His decision to delay this week's child-abuse trial (involving two counts of sexual assault) because of national outrage focused on his courtroom, complete with petition drive, raises another relevant question: Will prosecutors and judges mindful of Strother's fate consequently steer their decisions out of fear of suffering similar ends in the public crucible?
"For anyone involved in this case, I don't want harm to come to anyone, even Anderson," Erin Albin told me. "I think it should have gone to trial and that he should be facing more harsh consequences, but I don't want any harm to come to him or anyone. One of the deepest fears of my involvement in any of this is that someone will be harmed because of the public outcry. I've been flooded with emails and Facebook messages from people across the country asking: 'What can we do? How can we help?' I tell everyone to get involved however you can to help sexual-assault survivors and women empowerment. That's what it really comes down to."
Bill Whitaker is Trib opinion editor.
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Jamaicans To Arrive From Trinidad And Tobago And Barbados Saturday
Written by: Chris Patterson
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left), emphasises a point during a digital press conference on June 11. Listening is Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
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More Jamaicans are scheduled to arrive on flights from Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados on Saturday (June 13) as the Government works with Caribbean countries and regional airlines to bring nationals home.
"We have now scheduled flights to bring Jamaicans home, not just students but all nationals who have been impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and had flights cancelled on them since we closed our borders," said Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
"We are also working on finalising flights from The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda, which will round out our largest population of Jamaicans stranded within the Caribbean. Cayman is being dealt with through Cayman Airways flights, and those have been running quite well," she added.
Senator Johnson Smith was speaking at a virtual press conference from the Ministry of Health and Wellness' New Kingston offices on June 11.
She noted that during this week, 154 Jamaicans arrived from the United Kingdom (UK) and 84 from Canada.
There have also been arrivals from the United States and the Cayman Islands.
Senator Johnson Smith said that the increased number of flights into the island is "really very good news" for Jamaicans, many of whom were travelling for business, vacation, school, or were on short-stay programmes.
"Some have been in the care of the honorary consuls or our missions overseas, through emergency support provided from headquarters at the Ministry or by reaching out to the diaspora communities in those locations. So, when our urgent cases are able to return to their families, it is one of the best feelings in the world, and we are at a good place now," she said.
Senator Johnson Smith said that Jamaicans overseas have been abiding by the COVID-19 rules, such as proper hygiene, physical distancing and the wearing of masks.
She urged them, on their return to the island, to adhere to the measures that have been established locally, to protect themselves and their loved ones.
In the meantime, the Minister lauded the team at the airports managing the arrivals and those processing applications through the JamCOVID app.
She reiterated that the application procedure has been simplified and "it is now a one-stage process that takes far less time".
She reminded persons that there is no need for them to apply to the app multiple times.
"If your application has not been processed and you have answered the questions, click on the frequently asked questions (FAQ) link on the JamCovid immigration site and you will see numbers there and an email address that you can use to have somebody follow up on your problems for you," she advised.


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It's going to be freeeeezing here again (like, snow), so my hopes of spending the weekend outside and quite honestly, trying out Millie's might be dashed. Well, the first one for sure. The second one? Maybe not so much. The rest is finalizing bits of brunchshop and setting up! And I'm in a maaaajor spring wardrobe shopping mood. Tell me: what should I buy? What's cool?
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Oh, and I did a 15-month baby update last week. HOW DO I HAVE A TODDLER.
whoa. how absolutely stunning are these painted macarons? mind = blown.
the quest for the best chocolate chip cookie. this is awesome! and gorgeous.
losing my mind over this DIY faux flower coat. love it.
how to make an ombre cake – it's the prettiest.
high maintenance egg salad. get into it.
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these beautiful roasted carrots with mozzarella are exactly what i want for lunch and i don't even like carrots.
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i've wanted a coconut oil brownie recipe forever: healthier flourless fudge brownies.
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Wish you a happy weekend Jess!!
@ Baked Bree has a beautiful pastel rainbow cake and video "how to" posted this week…bonus white chocolate ganache top!
Love reading Currently Crushing on each week…thanks for sharing so many great/fun links.
I saw those beautiful macarons on IG this week and nearly fell over at their gorgeousness. Amazing. Amazing. Amazing.
Everybody's having their F&F sales this month too, so it's a good time to be feeling all the spring wardrobe things! I'm trying to be good, but I have an addiction to sunglasses/handbags/shoes. Well, and sundresses.
That lobster bisque fondue looks like it needs to be on my table right now!
I forgot about shave asparagus on pizza – yum! And I am wondering if I could use leftover pulled pork to make that pork and bean stew – we'll see!
I can relate myself so much with your 15-month baby update. And your painted macaroons just looks so awesome. Loved all articles in your post.
Aw, thanks for sharing my macarons! As for spring wardrobe – – it's the same as winter: yoga pants and tank top, I just peel off the sweatshirt.
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Q: Suppose $V$ is a vector space over field $F$, $\operatorname{char}(F)\neq 2$. Show that $V=V^+ \oplus V^-$, details below Let $T$ be a linear transformation $T: V\rightarrow V, T^2=I$. Define $$V^+ =\{v\in V \mid T(V)= +v \}, V^-=\{ v\in V \mid T(v)= -v \}.$$
My understanding of fields is still weak, does $\operatorname{char}(F)\neq 2$ just mean we are not dealing with the finite field with two elements? Can someone provide an example of when what I am trying to show is true?

A: use $v=\frac{v+T(v)}{2}+\frac{v-T(v)}{2}$ since $T(\frac{v+T(v)}{2})=\frac{v+T(v)}{2}$ and $T(\frac{v-T(v)}{2})=(\frac{T(v)-T(T(v))}{2})=\frac{T(v)-v}{2}=\color{red}- \frac{v-T(v)}{2}$
And if  $v_0\in V^+ \cap V^-$ we have $T(v_0)=v_0=-v_0$ it means $2v_0=0$ contradict with  $F, char(F)\neq 2$


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We like Medical Guardian for their experience in the industry and commitment to giving the fastest response time.
Choosing your medical alert system shouldn't be that hard.
If you live by yourself and are prone to injuries when you fall, or have other health issues (e.g. heart problems) you probably need a safe way to call for help in the event of an emergency.
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1) Mobility: How often do you go out and is coverage while you're away from home important to you?
2) Range: How big is your home, apartment, or living situation?
3) Services: Do you need a basic coverage, or something more complex like environmental monitoring?
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Some companies make you pay for equipment up front and charge less of a monthly fee. The companies with this set up usually have little to no contract terms. Most include equipment (or charge way less than cost) with their plans, but they are more expensive (monthly) and will almost always include a contract (1 to 5 years).
Pay special attention to the plans to ensure that you are getting everything you want and not paying for things you don't need.
Mobile plans are common, but almost always cost extra. If you want a home-based system and the ability to leave home with the same level of coverage, it will be a premium price tag.
The equipment itself is also something to look at. The range of home-based and mobile units can vary from a few hundred feet to over 1,000.
If you do want a mobile option, but not bulky equipment, the style and layout of certain buttons that you wear are more fashionable than others.
This is the customer service offered by the company. In a non-emergency situation, can you connect with someone helpful?
Sometimes equipment goes haywire, questions need answered, and other issues may arise. We looked to see if they have a dedicated customer support and then how fast they responded (if they did have one). Surprisingly, very few alert companies have dedicated customer support.
The main reason to have one of these services is to have individuals ready to notify authorities if you can't. You press a button, or in certain cases, the device you wear knows you fell and the monitoring services goes to work and gets you help.
All the companies offer monitoring, but only a few do it "in house". Many use third-party call centers for their customers.
It's not (necessarily) a bad thing, either.
Many of these call centers are highly accredited and rated—you just have to know what you're looking for.
Since this is the crown jewel on any service that you'd want, we spent time looking at exactly who is going to be answering your call for help.
Bay Alarm is one of the best services in the alert industry, but it is also one of the lowest-cost options available.
All of the wearable equipment is discrete. People may not even notice you're wearing your pendant. It can help you feel more comfortable in your home and out and about.
Translation services are available in several different languages making it easier for your relatives that are more comfortable speaking their native tongue, as opposed to English.
Service is not only great, but it's kinda renowned. The department has office hours available if you have non-emergency problems.
Environmental monitoring is available. If your loved ones aren't able to hear alarms, the authorities will be called out for them.
The mobility options aren't the best in the industry, but they are adequate for those who don't venture out much.
The base units are bulky and need to be plugged into an outlet and a working phone line in most cases and plans.
Monitoring is done through a third-party, but the company is highly accredited and capable of handling any situation.
No contracts and no set up fees means that you will be free to end service whenever you'd like.
The equipment is durable and the "classic" plan comes with a base that has a 1300 foot range, one of the largest in the industry.
The mobile plan is a decent value and the equipment and button that it comes with are fairly discrete to keep you on the go and not self-conscious.
Automatic fall detection is available. It does cost an extra $10/mo and it's only available in the "home" plan and not the "classic".
A specified customer service phone number and page with a form to fill in your questions and concerns is available to all customers.
Monitoring is great with EMT trained operators handling every single call that comes into the U.S. based facility.
There are no options to include environmental monitors, like fire and carbon monoxide, to your plan. Other providers do offer them at an additional charge.
The "classic" plan only allows for landline connections. If you are looking for cellular plans, it will have to come from a higher priced option. Wireless is not available.
The equipment options in most of the plans are bulky and less than fashionable.
The best option for those who are on the go. The company only offers a "mobile" solution that can also be used in your home.
GreatCall has many other tech options including phones that are specifically for the elderly.
The service isn't as expensive as the others in the industry since they only provide the monitoring and a mobile pendant/wristband.
There are no base units or extra equipment options (like shower buttons). It's simply a mobile connected alert button and monitoring.
The company is primarily known for cell phone service and not medical monitoring.


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"The Sky Isn't Falling': Cowen Reports
Updated 5 days ago by www.railwayage.com
"Railcar demand appears to be holding at or just below the tempered levels we saw the past quarter on steeper rail traffic declines and ongoing PSR implementation. This and broader market jitters could continue to weigh on Trinity and Greenbrier in the near term, although TRN's eventual CEO announcement could move the shares. Wabtec remains our top pick.
"When it comes to order activity, we consider four key metrics: (1) The percentage of 'all participating shippers' who will or may order railcars. (2) The conviction level about ordering (the split between 'yes' and 'maybe') within this 'all participating shippers' group. (3) The percentage of 'same shippers' who will or may order railcars. (4) The conviction level about ordering (the split between 'yes' and 'maybe') within this 'same shippers' group.
"The first and second metrics deteriorated slightly in 4Q19, the third improved somewhat, while the fourth metric remained unchanged. Responses to the question about order sizes were mixed. Among the shippers who said they don't plan to order railcars in the next 12 months, the percentage who said it is because they don't have incremental equipment needs increased, another slight negative.
"Roughly 51% of all shippers surveyed said they will or may order railcars in the next 12 months. This compares to 53% in our 3Q19 survey. About 49% now say they do not plan to order railcars, compared to 48% in our prior quarter survey. Within the 51% of total shippers who are contemplating orders in the next 12 months, 57% said 'yes,' they plan to place orders (61% in 3Q19), while 43% said 'maybe' (39% in 3Q19). This points to a decreased level of certainty about ordering within the total shipper group relative to the past quarter.
"On a same-shipper basis, about 51% of same shippers in 4Q19 said they will or may order railcars, compared to 47% in 3Q19. Roughly 49% do not plan to order railcars, compared to roughly 53% in 3Q19. Within the 51% of same shippers who are contemplating orders in the next 12 months, 59% said 'yes,' they plan to place orders (in line with 3Q19), while 41% said 'maybe' (also in line with 3Q19)."
4Q19 RAIL SHIPPER SURVEY
"Shippers are again anticipating price increases of 3.0%, below the survey's long-term average, but a welcome positive for a rail group that is still dealing with a challenging near-term demand environment and the worst volume declines since 2009. Economic confidence increased, fears of a recession fell and supply chains shifted due to trade concerns. We continue to favor Kansas City Southern the group and top pick.
"Shipper anticipation of rail prices increasing by 3.0% over the next 6-12 months is the same result as our two prior surveys and below our survey's long-term ten-year average of 3.7%, but still above long-term rail cost inflation. On a same-shipper basis, shippers anticipate a very slight price increase. With rail volumes decreasing by 4% and 7.5% in 2019 and 4Q19 respectively, the 3.0% figure and slight increase among same shippers indicates that the rails haven't chased volumes by lowering price.
"Many economic and business expectation results from the survey were decidedly positive. 54% of shippers are more confident in the direction of the economy today than they were three months ago, up from just 35% the past survey. Confidence levels in this survey surpassed our survey's 48% long-term average. This is likely due to trade concerns finally easing. Further, only 23% of respondents believe that there will be a recession in the next 6 months, well below last survey's 31% response. Shippers expect their businesses to expand at an average rate of 2.4% over the next 12 months, up 30bps sequentially.
"That being said, slightly fewer shippers expect their employee counts to increase over the next 12 months, and fewer noted that business levels over the past few months were positive, compared to the prior quarter.
"The average 'positive' rating of rail service (including KCS, KCS de México and Ferromex) increased sequentially to 60% from 53% in 3Q19. Other than Norfolk Southern, all the railroads received better ratings relative to 3Q19, with KCS seeing the largest sequential improvement in service and the highest 'positive' rating in the quarter. The average 'positive' rating among the railroads (except KCS and Ferromex) decreased 1% y/y however, a surprise given the lower volumes (and PSR gains) in 2019."
FINE-TUNING RAIL ESTIMATES
"Prior to 4Q19 rail earnings, we are fine-tuning our models, lowering 4Q19 and 2020 carload expectations and conducting other model adjustments. As we flip the calendar to 2020, we are adjusting our valuation to our 2021 EPS estimates, and continuing to favor the PSR railroads, specifically KCS.
"The tale of the tape in 4Q19 has been volumes that declined y/y by 7.5%, the declines accelerating from more mild weakness earlier in the year. Carloads in 1Q19, 2Q19, and 3Q19 declined 1.4%, 4.8%, and 4.4%, respectively, with a full-year y/y decline of 4.0%. Indeed, railroads have been fighting recession-like volume conditions since early 2019.
"We have maintained that Precision Scheduled Railroading-related improvements at KCS, NS and Union Pacific would be successful in cutting costs and driving earnings growth, even amid volume declines and a softening macro. Thus far, this premise has largely been validated in both earnings and share prices.
"Indeed, we have also acknowledged that some stocks in our coverage (including rail stocks such as CN and UP) appear to have gotten ahead of themselves in recent months. In addition, longer-term concerns—intermodal growth, decline in export coal, and the state of the overall economy, among them—are increasingly in play. CSX in particular highlighted the decline and negative outlook for export coal on their 3Q19 conference call.
"With 4Q volumes for the Class I railroads falling short of our expectations, we are lowering volume expectations, adjusting yields based on recent channel checks, and conducting other model adjustments. We lower our 4Q19 EPS estimates for CP, CSX, and UP, maintain our estimates for NS and KCS, and raise CN's (we note that we lowered CN's numbers following their guidance revision).
"Second, we lower all of our 2020 EPS estimates other than KCS, which we raise slightly, given our belief that the sole U.S.-Mexico railroad will be able to gain business from supply chain shifts to South and Central Mexico. In addition, we are establishing initial 2021 EPS estimates for the Class I's and shifting our valuation to these new 2021 EPS estimates, while maintaining our current multiple. We believe that maintaining our current multiple, rather than lowering it, is warranted, given the railroads' performances over the past few years, executing amid strong volumes in 2018 and now weak volumes in 2019, and with PSR successfully implemented across all the public Class I's."
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Did Police Slash Tires at Minneapolis Protests?
Social media posts showed someone slashed the tires on nearly all of the cars parked at a Minneapolis Kmart located near George Floyd protests.
Alex Kasprak
Image Via Mother Jones (Twitter screencapture)
Law enforcement officers in Minnesota slashed the tires of cars parked near demonstrations against police brutality in May 2020.
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On May 30, 2020, amid a militarized police operation aimed at quelling unrest in the streets of Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man who died after a white police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes, the tires on numerous cars in a Kmart parking lot located near some demonstrations were slashed. Several videos showed what appeared to be law enforcement officers slashing these tires, and posts on social media indicated that tires on most if not all of the cars in this lot were slashed. Video also showed law enforcement officers slashing tires parked on a street the next day.
These events, featured in a story in Mother Jones magazine, were well-documented, in part because numerous journalists and news producers were among those whose tires were slashed. This included Star Tribune reporter Chris Serres, New Yorker reporter Luke Mogelson, WCCO news anchor Jeff Wagner, Radio Canada reporter Philippe Leblanc, and Los Angeles television producer Andrew Kimmel. Speaking of the parking lot when he returned to his car, Kimmel said that "every tire on my rental car" had been slashed "as well as every tire of every car in this parking lot." Serres told the Star Tribune that, "As far as I could see, it looked like all their tires had been slashed."
As videos of these events emerged, so too did denials. These came from various law enforcement agencies including the Minneapolis Police Department, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, and the National Guard.
On June 8, however, two law enforcement agencies confirmed to the Star Tribune that they had punctured the tires: the Minnesota State Patrol and the Anoka County Sheriff's Department. Department of Public Safety spokesman Bruce Gordon, whose department oversees the State Patrol, confirmed to the Star Tribune that troopers cut tires in "a few locations":
"State Patrol troopers strategically deflated tires ... in order to stop behaviors such as vehicles driving dangerously and at high speeds in and around protesters and law enforcement," Gordon said.
Gordon said the patrol also targeted vehicles "that contained items used to cause harm during violent protests" such as rocks, concrete and sticks.
"While not a typical tactic, vehicles were being used as dangerous weapons and inhibited our ability to clear areas and keep areas safe where violent protests were occurring," he said. … Deputies from Anoka County followed state orders and joined the patrol and also cut the tires on vehicles on Washington Avenue, said Anoka County Sheriff's Lt. Andy Knotz.
By email, Snopes sent a detailed list of questions to Gordon requesting further clarification on a range of issues, including the apparent disconnect behind the idea of cutting tires when threatening objects were allegedly located inside, and the video or firsthand accounts indicating that every car in the Kmart parking lot had their tires slashed. We asked what purpose slashing tires would serve in cases where dangerous objects had been located, if any of the cars located in the Kmart lot contained dangerous items, and if any arrests had been made or charges brought against any of the individuals whose tires had been slashed. In response, we were sent what appears to have been, in effect, the same statement on which we were seeking clarification. Our response to that email has not been returned at the time of this reporting.
In sum, we do not know what specific order these officers were following, but the law enforcement agencies the officers work for — the Minnesota State Patrol and the Anoka County Sheriff's Department — confirmed that the actions did take place. As such, the videos authentically show actions taken by Minnesota law enforcement officers during George Floyd protests in late May 2020.
Lurie, Julia. "Videos Show Cops Slashing Car Tires at Protests in Minneapolis." Mother Jones. 6 June 2020.
Walsh, Paul. "Officers Slashed Tires on Vehicles Parked Amid Minneapolis Protests, Unrest." Minneapolis Star Tribune. 8 June 2020.
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Tuesday 28th November 2017: 7.01pm. My first full day at Verizon completed. First of many hundred until the contract expires in a year from now. My work day is precisely 11 hours 20 minutes long including commute and working an extra half hour as the trains are hourly. I am hoping to use those extra half hours to leave 90 mins early on Friday, try to get out of Dublin before the Friday rush clogs everything up and get home before the kids go to sleep. We'll see if the idea flies with my manager first. Anyway, on the upside for losing weight, I reckon I spend a good 45 minutes each day walking. Just need to find some way of incorporating more fresh fruit into my diet, and I should be very healthy a year from now.


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Q: Convert PHP Array to Java I have a PHP array and I would like to construct similar array in Java.
I have tried using Java arrays, maps and even ArrayList but they didn't gave me the exact structure as in the PHP sample.
Below is the PHP Array Sample:
[name] => Array
    (
        [0] => shoes
        [1] => canvas
    )

What I need is a Java construct which when sent to a PHP script, the script should be able to format it just like the above.


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Miner was buried with full military honours
It's May 1940. The war which had been lying dormant for many suddenly sprang to life. Britain and France are fighting desperately to fend off the Nazis, but it was clear that the Battle of France was going very badly indeed, writes John Duncan (Newbattle at War).
On May 14, 1940 Defence Minister Anthony Eden gave a radio broadcast announcing the formation of the Local Defence Volunteers and called upon men between the ages of 16 and 65, and not in the armed forces to volunteer. The response was immediate and overwhelming, with over 250,000 volunteering in the first week. Although lacking equipment, it should be remembered that many of the volunteers had fought in the Great War were still in their early 40s, fit, strong and well versed in military discipline and weapons.
A few weeks later France fell, Britain was on its own. By now nearly a million men had volunteered and finding weapons for them was a problem. However, find them they did and the new Prime Minister Winston Churchill decided that the LDV was not an inspiring choice and renamed them as we all know them, the Home Guard. In the early days they had no uniforms, or weapons, but in a few short months they were kitted out with 'one size fit all' denim uniforms and weapons dating from the Great War.
Typical of the units set up was the company in the Newtongrange, comprising mainly miners and surface workers who were exempt from military service. They were under the leadership of Captain James Preston DSO and Lt Peter Bourhill, who had served with the 8th and 9th Royal Scots throughout the last war and battle hardened NCOs such as Sergeant Peter O'Connor, Military Medal and Bar, who had served with Royal Artillery.
Initially too many men volunteered, but gradually all were accepted into the ranks. By the autumn of 1940 some 80 men attended a 'smoker' in the Unicorn pub in Dalkeith. Morale was high and Sgt Syme presented Sgt Major Hemmings with a gift in appreciation of his hard work in knocking the men into shape.
By 1941 the immediate threat of invasion had receded, Britain drew its breath and set about training up a vast citizen army.
The Home Guard took on many duties to free up front line troops and their weapons/training improved dramatically. In June 1942, tragedy struck the platoon. John Crawford (26), a corporal from Sixth Street, was killed by a fall of coal at work in the Lingerwood Pit. His loss was keenly felt by the men, and the following week he was buried with full military honours at Newbattle Cemetery. In attendance at the funeral were a large detachment of men under the command of Major Preston, Major Donaldson and Newtongrange Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major Scott.
In June 1943, the Newtongrange Home Guard were placed on high alert, not to face an expected German invasion, but to search along with large numbers of police for three Lewis machine guns and 1000 rounds of ammunition that had been stolen from their store.
The theft caused great consternation. Was it 5th Columnists or perhaps gangsters who had taken them? Either way they were dangerous weapons and in the wrong hands would cause mayhem.
After a widespread search of the Red Woods, the weapons were found concealed in a culvert within the woods, near to derelict gates down by the bridge over the South Esk. The culvert can be seen today but the vegetation obscures much of it. The guns had been assembled and were ready to fire but had not been used. The whole incident was treated very seriously with several detectives being allocated to the case. After much door knocking and a spot of cage rattling of local criminals a breakthrough was made and Newtongrange Police arrested three local youths. All three were charged with the theft. The eldest admitted the theft and his sentence was deferred to June 11, 1943. The case against the two juveniles was continued at the juvenile court.
By the autumn of 1944, it was clear that Germany was close to defeat. The Allies were ashore in mainland France and on December 3, 1944, it was decided to stand down the Home Guard, by which time the Home Guard lost a total of 1,206 members on active service. They had stood ready to fight. These were the men of the real 'Dad's Army'.


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Life360 Community Services plans to bring mental health, foster care, child care and other services to the former Cox Monett Hospital building.
Provided by CoxHealth
CoxHealth and Life360 Community Services officials announce the donation on June 24.
CoxHealth donating former Monett hospital to Life360 action arm
BY: Geoff Pickle, Digital Editorgpickle@sbj.net
Posted online June 24, 2021 | 12:05 pm
When CoxHealth opened its newly constructed $42 million Monett hospital in January, the future of the former health care center building was up in the air.
Now, CoxHealth announced it's donating the building to Life360 Community Services, the action arm of Life360 Church, according to a news release. CoxHealth spokesperson Kaitlyn McConnell said the roughly 100,000-square-foot hospital and about 9,000 square feet of additional buildings have a nondepreciated asset value of around $3.2 million.
"We have great affection for our former hospital and are grateful for the many lives it was able to serve throughout its history," said Darren Bass, president of Cox Monett Hospital, in the release. "This transition is something we are very excited about, especially since it means the facility will continue to serve our friends and neighbors and make a difference here in Monett."
Life360 Community Services intends to use the former hospital for mental health, foster care, crisis pregnancy, nutrition, and youth and child care services. The plans include an on-site preschool, as well as a community meeting space.
The property is expected to be transferred to the organization in August, according to the release. The hospital was built in 1953 and served patients until January.
"We are excited to partner with the Monett community to see this facility into its next chapter," said Ted Cederblom, CEO of Life360 Community Services, in the release. "We look forward to the many partnerships that will benefit our neighbors in Monett."
Life360 Community Services last year leased a former Price Cutter building at 1901 E. Division St. to serve as its operations center and as a community hub. The nonprofit's services include affordable housing, such as the Y Gardens apartment complex in Springfield for low-income families and individuals, as well as youth aging out of the foster care system.
In Monett, CoxHealth's new hospital spans 102,000 square feet. J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc. served as general contractor for the project designed by Overland Park, Kansas-based BSA LifeStructures Inc.


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Q: Azure Append BLOB equivalent in S3 We are using Azure Append BLOBs today. Is there a similar functionality in S3?
The only info that I found is that there is no such thing in S3, is this really so?

A: S3 doesn't have an "append" operation.
Once an object has been uploaded, there is no way to modify it in place; your only option is to upload a new object to replace it.


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Home NY Jets Training Camp Ikemefuna Enemkpali Making A Name For Himself
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Ikemefuna Enemkpali Making A Name For Himself
Glenn Naughton August 19, 2014
Every year at the outset of the NFL pre-season, fans hold their collective breath and wait to see what late-round pick or undrafted free-agent will step up and earn a spot on the final roster. In the salary cap era, "bang for your buck" players are a must have. Late round contributors who don't demand top-dollar, but who contribute on a week-to-week basis can help balance out the established talent that's bound to soak up a large portion of the allotted cap.
After only two pre-season games, one player who has worked himself on to the Jets radar is rookie DE Ikemefuna Enemkpali. In limited playing time Enemkpali has registered 3 tackles, 2 sacks, a QB hit and a blocked punt for a safety. Making multiple impact plays on defense is the best way for any young player to get noticed and work his way up the depth chart.
The rookie out of Louisiana Tech who played for Skip Holtz, (son of legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz) was selected in the sixth round (#210 overall) by the Jets and his early success will make it tough on the coaching staff to overlook or place on the practice squad. A player with Enemkpali's skill-set and early success puts the Jets in a difficult position. Trying to "stash" him on the practice squad without another team stealing him away is unlikley.
NFL.com had this to say about Enemkpali on their "bottom line" of his player profile leading up to the draft:
A strong, tenacious, tightly wound leverage-power rusher most ideally suited for a 3-4 outside linebacker role. Will require patience to develop. Has a high-collision special-teams temperament to contribute in coverage if he can learn to unlock his hips. Best chance will come in Blitzburgh.
It's too soon to say, but the early returns on Enemkpali are positive to say the least, and the Jets are hoping they got themselves a steal who can step in and contribute right away.
You can continue the conversation in our New York Jets forum.
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Roboshop: Is Ocado the future of supermarkets?
Benedict Smith
Is retail really ready for the rise of the machines?
As supermarkets gear up for Christmas with a festive recruitment drive, Britain's three biggest grocers – Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda – are set to hire over 12,000 depot workers and delivery drivers collectively.
However, this staple of the retail calendar could soon be a thing of the past. If forecasts are to be believed, e-commerce is a ticking time bomb.
The basic issue is that picking, packing and dropping off groceries costs far more than customers wandering around a shop with a basket. Supermarkets have been riding the crest of an e-commerce wave, but now they need to be careful of the rocks.
Many believe the only salvation is automation – but this throws up problems of its own.
According to insurance company Euler Hermes, grocers stand to lose almost a quarter of a billion for every percentage point that e-commerce increases its share of the market.
This isn't just a case of shaving margins too close for comfort. It would mean businesses being gutted.
Logistics workers need to be replaced with machines, Euler Hermes concludes. If not? In the opinion of retail expert Aurélien Duthoit, this isn't a choice at all. "Do or die," is his stark assessment.
READ MORE: Ocado pledges to stop robots burning down warehouses
Duthoit believes that the pandemic meant grocers had to rapidly expand their online capabilities without considering their balance sheet.
"The problem is that this is not profitable," he says. "They knew that consumers were a bit scared of going to the supermarket.
"They had to do it, they just had to have a service. Otherwise they would have lost market share."
You only need to look at a major supermarket's financials for last year: sales were high but profits were down.
"It was not just about higher sanitisation costs, or reorganising stores," Duthoit argues. "It was also about the higher cost of making sales."
The economic need for automation is pressing, then. And companies like Ocado, which uses robots to pick and pack groceries, seem to hold the solution. But is the technology ready?
When Paul Verhoeven's Robocop came out in 1987, it quickly cemented itself as a cult classic with its over-the-top gun battles and explosions. The modern day "roboshop" is less Hollywood, but it's still played host to a few disasters.
In February 2019, a faulty robot charger set Ocado's flagship Andover warehouse alight. The fire raged for four days and sent ten per cent of its market share up in smoke.
"We are not concerned that there is a fundamental issue with the design," chief executive Tim Steiner told Bloomberg at the time.
"Will we learn lessons from it? Of course we will. We always learn lessons from our mistakes.
"Can we improve things and make sure things are safer in the future? Yes. But there is no issue there."
Two years later, Ocado's Erith hub burst into flames when three robots collided like Black Friday shoppers diving for a cut-price TV.
Steiner was once again on hand to give assurance, pointing the finger at the "old robot" design. "With the new robots, nothing would have happened," he said.
Most British supermarkets seem hesitant about building bridges with Ocado. Duthoit doesn't think the recalcitrant robots will put supermarkets off, though.
"I think the economic case is too strong," he says. "We can only hope that [the fires] were only incidents and that it's not something that is inherent to e-commerce. I don't think so, by the way."
This is a truncated version of an article which originally appeared on Grocery Gazette. Read the full version here.
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This used Dakota IV Flesher is in great condition. It does have a crack in the plastic motor fan cover as shown in the photos. It does not affect operation, mere cosmetic. It has new paint, new belt. new hardware, new guards and new bearings. It would make a great addition to a small shop. Or also great for a beginner who doesn't want to pay full price for a new machine. The Dakota IV runs a 7 1/2″ blade on a 1/4 hp 110v electric motor.
In addition to the purchase of this machine you will receive a new set of FLESHINGMACHINES.COM Tuning Steels.


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Q: Change background color and font features in navbarPage elements I would like to know hot to change the default white background of a navbar Page menu and also the font type and color of all its elements in a shiny dashboard.
## app.R ##
library(shiny)
library(shinydashboard)

ui <- dashboardPage(
  dashboardHeader(),
  dashboardSidebar(),
  dashboardBody(
    navbarPage("Title",
               navbarMenu("More",
                          tabPanel("Table"

                          ),
                          tabPanel("About"

                          )
               )
    )
  )
)

server <- function(input, output) { }

shinyApp(ui, server)

A: Add CSS to your app: https://shiny.rstudio.com/articles/css.html
For the text  (from How to specify font attributes for all elements on an html web page?):
* {
 font-size: 100%;
 font-family: Arial;
 color: black;
}

For the background color:
.content-wrapper, .right-side {
background-color: rgb(255,0,0);
}

EDIT: For Navbar try (Change background colour of navbarPage menubar in R shiny):
.navbar-default {
    background-color: #b1b1b3 !important;
}