The election of a new County Executive will certainly result in the downsizing of our county government. As county government gets smaller the county government won't need to continue to maintain all of the office buildings they either rent or own. I suggest that the county publish a listing of all county offices that house county employees and provide taxpayers with information as to the dates these office buildings were acquired by the county government. A plan should be announced to sell some of these properties and to move remaining county employees into other existing buildings.
When I was a member of the Westchester County Board of Legislators 18 years ago county government was much smaller. The County Executive shared the 9th floor with other departments. The Westchester County Board of Legislators shared the 8th floor with the Budget Department (now they have the entire floor). There were fewer satellite office buildings. Government managed to survive.
If county government reduces the space that is available to employees (at the same time they are downsizing) – it will be more difficult to increase the number of employees after the economy improves. There is another advantage: county owned buildings do not pay property taxes to the school districts or localities. The following is a copy of the County Executive's budget statement as it appears on the county governments website: www.westchestergov.com.
Although the County Executive's budget cuts 37 county jobs (34 of which are vacant) it's possible that after County Executive Astorino assumes office there will be further reductions in the number of county employees. As government shrinks, county government office buildings should also be downsized.
Responding to the continuing plummet of county revenues and unrelenting increases in mandated costs, County Executive Andy Spano today proposed a budget for 2010 that maintains essential county services but cuts 37 county jobs (34 of which are vacant), gives only one-month funding to 14 senior-level positions, requires most employees to take an unpaid week furlough and discontinues subsidies to the Westchester Medical Center.
Despite these severe cutting measures -- and savings plans implemented in 2008 and 2009 to control costs -- the proposed 2010 budget of $1.819 billion would still require a 4.88 percent increase in the county tax levy to offset a projected decrease of $50.9 million in revenues (mainly decreased sales tax) and an increase in expenses of about $70.2 million, including $46.2 million in mandated expenses and other costs beyond the county's control.
Spano said that the budget is not without pain and not without needed sacrifice. He called on members of the CSEA, Teamsters and other county unions to go along with the five-day unpaid furlough so that severe layoffs can be avoided.
"The last thing we want to do is lay people off in this economy," Spano said.
Beyond the elimination of 34 vacant jobs and three other management positions, his proposal includes only one-month funding for nine positions in the county executive's office and five deputy commissioner positions.
"This will give the incoming county administration the flexibility it needs to assess these positions as it goes forth," he said.
Among the job cuts, the county executive's security detail will be eliminated, removing three police officer positions from public safety.
In addition, his budget calls for a review of the Health and Community Mental Health departments to see if they should be ultimately merged, as physical illnesses, mental health and substance abuse are inter-related. This would not only provide better services but create efficiencies that would reduce costs. As a result, the budget includes funds for only one commissioner.
The budget must be approved by the Board of Legislators by Dec. 27.
Economically driven revenues have decreased by $50.9 million. The largest of the decrease is attributed to sales tax. It is estimated that sales tax will decrease by $45.6 million from the 2009 adopted budget. Other economically driven revenues (Mortgage Tax, Hotel Tax and Auto Use Tax) have been similarly affected, totaling a $3.4 million decline.
Also, as with all investment portfolios, interest earnings have declined $1.9 million.
On the expenditure side, the county continues to be hit with a $13.6 million increase in pension costs (mandated by the state) and increases in various social services areas. Medicaid growth is estimated at $7.2 million (for a total of $204.9 million), with the balance of Social Services Relief accounts reflecting another $11.4 million expenditure increase. Services for Children with Special Needs are increasing by $7 million (for a total of $141 million). In addition, the county has been assessed with the new MTA Mobility Tax, costing $1.5 million.
Another area that has seen major cost increases is employee health insurance, up $24 million due in large part to a surge in the number of extremely ill catastrophic cases that the county government must fund. Changes made to the plan as part of labor negotiations in 2008 have stemmed the growth of prescription drug costs to reasonable levels.
In addition, the costs for workers compensation has increased by $5.5 million.
The abolishment of 37 positions (34 of which are vacant), with an estimated savings of $2.4 million.
One-month funding for nine positions in the county executive's office and five deputy commissioners, saving $1.5 million.
Elimination of the county executive's security detail.
No tax levy dollars for Playland.
For the third consecutive year, no pay increases for commissioners, directors and non represented management.
A savings of $1.5 million in overtime reduction.
$5 million in savings from locking in decreased fuel costs for buses and $250,000 in savings from a new Paratransit contract.
No cuts to contract agencies.
Increase revenues of $4.7 million to the Department of Labs and Research by maximizing the fee structure.
End to the county's subsidy of the Westchester Medical Center, saving $12.5 million.
Initial steps to merge the departments of Health and Community Mental Health, with funding for one commissioner.
The budget continues cost-savings measures previously implemented ranging from the use of network printers, decreasing the number of duplicative electronic devices, to the reduction of light bulbs to the adjustment of thermostats.


EHRI - Archives of A. Silberschein, Geneva (Relico).
Born in 1882, in Lwow, Poland, Dr. Abraham Silberschein was an attorney who dedicated himself to public service. He was one of the outstanding leaders of the Labor Zionist movement in Poland, and in 1922, he was elected by the movement to serve in the Polish Sejm as the Labor Zionist representative . In 1930 he arrived in Geneva as a representative to the Zionist Congress. Due to the outbreak of World War II, Dr. Silberschein did not return to Poland, but he remained in Switzerland from where he tried to organize relief activities for the persecuted Jews in Poland and Germany. He was the founder of the "Relico" Organization and through Relico he administered rescue and relief activities throughout the war and afterwards. He maintained contact and cooperated with Jewish institutions throughout the world as well as with non-Jewish bodies in Switzerland to which he passed on information regarding German war crimes in the occupied countries of Europe. He gleaned the most important information from testimonies of refugees who succeeded in escaping from Poland. He duplicated these reports on mimeograph machines in 1944 and made them available to newspapers and diplomatic legations in Switzerland, as well as to Jewish organizations. He considered the essence of his activity to be the sending of rescue documents to as many Jews as possible in the German occupied countries.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein's archive was transferred to Israel from Geneva after Dr. Silberschein's death in 1952. For ten years, the archive was housed in the cellar of the Poalei Zion-Hitachdut party (some of whose members joined the Mapai party) building in Tel Aviv. In 1962 the archive was transferred to Yad Vashem.
The archive contains material from 1939-1950. Most of the material deals with relief activities for the Jews of Poland, the Netherlands, France, Italy and other countries. Additionally, there is documentation regarding rescue attempts in which Dr. Silberschein was involved. In the archive there is much documentation regarding the condition of the Jews in these countries during World War II and afterwards, as well as documentation regarding the condition of the Jews in the DP camps in Germany and Austria. Ten files that previously had been part of the archives of Josef Tahon, a public figure in Poland were added to the Silberschein Archive. Tahon, too, arrived in Geneva in 1939 and remained there until he could emigrate to the United States in early 1941.
The original order of the archive had not been preserved, and when the material was brought to Yad Vashem, an attempt was made to sort the material and file it according to the original order, as it was assumed to have been. Besides the correspondence files, a series of files was set up according to subjects and places, as well as files with reports and testimonies regarding the events in the German occupied countries.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein's archive was transferred to Israel from Geneva after Dr. Silberschein's death in 1952. For ten years, the archive was housed in the cellar of the Poalei Zion-Hitachdut party (some of whose members joined the Mapai party) building in Tel Aviv. In 1962 the archive was transferred to Yad Vashem. The archive contains material from 1939-1950. Most of the material deals with relief activities for the Jews of Poland, the Netherlands, France, Italy and other countries. Additionally, there is documentation regarding rescue attempts in which Dr. Silberschein was involved. In the archive there is much documentation regarding the condition of the Jews in these countries during World War II and afterwards, as well as documentation regarding the condition of the Jews in the DP camps in Germany and Austria. Ten files that previously had been part of the archives of Josef Tahon, a public figure in Poland were added to the Silberschein Archive. Tahon, too, arrived in Geneva in 1939 and remained there until he could emigrate to the United States in early 1941.
M.20 - Archive of Dr. Abraham Silberschein, Geneva: Documentation regarding relief to persecuted Jews, 1939-1951 Born in 1882, in Lwow, Poland, Dr. Abraham Silberschein was an attorney who dedicated himself to public service. He was one of the outstanding leaders of the Labor Zionist movement in Poland, and in 1922, he was elected by the movement to serve in the Polish Sejm as the Labor Zionist representative . In 1930 he arrived in Geneva as a representative to the Zionist Congress. Due to the outbreak of World War II, Dr. Silberschein did not return to Poland, but he remained in Switzerland from where he tried to organize relief activities for the persecuted Jews in Poland and Germany. He was the founder of the "Relico" Organization and through Relico he administered rescue and relief activities throughout the war and afterwards. He maintained contact and cooperated with Jewish institutions throughout the world as well as with non-Jewish bodies in Switzerland to which he passed on information regarding German war crimes in the occupied countries of Europe. He gleaned the most important information from testimonies of refugees who succeeded in escaping from Poland. He duplicated these reports on mimeograph machines in 1944 and made them available to newspapers and diplomatic legations in Switzerland, as well as to Jewish organizations. He considered the essence of his activity to be the sending of rescue documents to as many Jews as possible in the German occupied countries.
No additional accurals will be added to this collection.
In this fonds, we firstly note the correspondence of Silberschein with the Fédération des Juifs polonais en Belgique, concerning relief for Shoah survivors and financial support (file nr. 8; years 1946-1949). In nr. 110 we find several reports (i.a. a detailed activity report of the Comité de Défense des Juifs, 1942-1943) and correspondence concerning the situation of the Jews in Belgium, the deportations, difficulties in emigrating to the United States, the condition of intellectual refugees in Belgium, necessary relief, … for the period 1940-1944. File 89 (1945-1947) contains correspondence with E. Lapman in Brussels, with regards to financial aid and the activities of the Poale Zion party. Bulletins published by Silberschein concerning the condition of Polish Jewish Shoah survivors in i.a. Belgium can be found in nr. 207 (1946). Nr. 29 contains, among others, a letter concerning a group of Jewish children from Brussels, detained at the Spanish border (1943). Lastly, we note in nr. 112 a photograph of Jewish soldiers of the Polish army, praying with Belgian Shoah survivors on Yom Kippur (in Ghent).
The database available online at http://collections1.yadvashem.org/ serves as a finding aid.
ארכיונו של ד"ר אברהם זילבשיין הובא ארצה מ-Geneve לאחר מותו ב-1952. במשך עשר שנים אחסנו את הארכיון במרתף של בית מפלגת פועלי ציון - התאחדות (שחלק מחבריה הצטרף למפלגת מפא"י) בתל אביב. ב-1962 הועבר הארכיון ליד ושם. רוב החומר עוסק בפעולות העזרה ליהודי פולין, הולנד, צרפת, איטליה וארצות אחרות. כמו כן, יש תיעוד בנוגע לניסיונות ההצלה שבהן היה ד"ר זילברשיין מעורב. בארכיון יש גם תיעוד רב על אודות מצב היהודים בארצות אלה בימי מלחמת העולם השניה ולאחריה, וכן תיעוד על אודות מצב היהודים במחנות העקורים בגרמניה ובאוסטריה. לארכיון זילברשיין צורפו גם עשרה תיקים שהיו שייכים לארכיונו של יוסף טהון, עסקן ציבורי מפולין. אף טהון הגיע ל-Geneve ב-1939 ונשאר בה עד שעלה בידו להגר לארצות הברית בתחילת 1941.
ארכיון ד"ר אברהם זילברשיין ז'נווה, תיעוד על אודות סיוע ליהודים נרדפים, 1951-1939 ד"ר אברהם זילברשיין נולד ב-Lwow שבפולין בשנת 1882 . הוא היה עורך דין והתמסר לעסקנות ציבורית. ד"ר זילברשיין היה בין האישים הבולטים בתנועת העבודה הציונית בפולין ונבחר מטעמה לציר בסיים הפולני בשנת 1922. הוא הגיע בתור ציר לקונגרס הציוני ה-21 ב-Geneve ב-1930.בגלל פרוץ המלחמה לא חזר לפולין ונשאר בשוויץ. הוא ניסה לארגן משוויץ פעולות עיזר ליהודים הנרדפים בפולין ובגרמניה. ד"ר זילברשיין יסד את ארגון Relico, ובאמצעותו ניהל במהלך המלחמה ולאחריה את פעולות העזרה וההצלה. הוא קיים קשרים ושיתוף פעולה עם מוסדות יהודיים בעולם וגם עם גורמים לא-יהודים בשוויץ, שלהם מסר מידע על פשעי גרמנים בארצות אירופה הכבושה. הוא שאב את המידע החשוב ביותר מעדויות פליטים שהצליחו לברוח מפולין. דוחות אלה הוציא בשיכפול ב-1944 והמציאם לעיתונים ולנציגויות דיפלומטיות בשוויץ, וכן גם לארגונים יהודיים. את עיקר פעילותו ראה במשלוח תעודות הצלה ליהודים רבים ככל האפשר בארצות הכיבוש הגרמני.
בארכיון חומר מן השנים 1939- 1950. רוב החומר עוסק בפעולות העזרה ליהודי פולין, הולנד, צרפת, איטליה וארצות אחרות. כמו כן, יש תיעוד בנוגע לניסיונות ההצלה שבהן היה ד"ר זילברשיין מעורב. בארכיון יש גם תיעוד רב על אודות מצב היהודים בארצות אלה בימי מלחמת העולם השניה ולאחריה, וכן תיעוד על אודות מצב היהודים במחנות העקורים בגרמניה ובאוסטריה. לארכיון זילברשיין צורפו גם עשרה תיקים שהיו שייכים לארכיונו של יוסף טהון, עסקן ציבורי מפולין. אף טהון הגיע ל-Geneve ב-1939 ונשאר בה עד שעלה בידו להגר לארצות הברית בתחילת 1941.
האוסף הינו אוסף סגור ולא צפוי להתווסף אליו תיעוד נוסף בעתיד.
הסדר המקורי של הארכיון לא נשמר, וכשהובא ליד ושם ניסו למיין את החומר ולתייקו על פי הסדר המקורי המשוער. מלבד תיקי המכתבים נוצרה סדרת תיקים שנבנו על פי נושאים ומקומות, וכן תיקים ובהם דוחות ועדויות על אודות הנעשה בארצות הכיבוש הגרמני.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archives: Correspondence with the Polish Jewish legation in Tel Aviv regarding the situation of the Jews in Poland and the search for relatives Also in the file: Telegrams from Dr. Abraham Silberschein demanding that steps be taken against the murderous activities of the Germans, 1942-1943.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Federation of Polish Jews in Italy, Dr. Leon Bauminger, regarding relief to Jewish refugees from Poland in Italy Also in the file: - Correspondence with Dr. Israele (sic) and E. Dr. Zeidel from Milan regarding the condition of the refugees.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Federation of Polish Jews in Munich regarding the transfer of money to Jews in Poland Also in the file: - Two editions of the newspaper, "Ibergang", Number 15 and Number 16, May 1948.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Association of Polish Jews in New York regarding the transfer of money to relatives in Poland Also in the file: Correspondence with the American Committee for Polish Jews, 1940.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Organization of Polish Jews in Sweden, Jozef Bycnowski, regarding support for organization activities and a world conference of Organizations of Polish Jews to be held in Switzerland Also in the file: - List of refugees from Kielce in Poland; - List of Jews who arrived in Sweden from camps, 1945-1946.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archives: Correspondence with the Association des Juifs Polonais en France (Association of Polish Jews in France) regarding the organizing of the European conference of Jewish Poles in Paris, May 1946 Also in the file: Two bulletins published by the Association of Polish Jews in France.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Federation for Polish Jews in Vienna Also in the file: - The organization's budget under its new management.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Centre D'etude de L'histoire des Juifs Polonais in Paris, Jozef Wulf and Michal Borwicz, regarding support for the Center's work Also in the file: - Reports regarding activities of the Centre D'etude de L'histoire des Juifs Polonais in Paris; - Bulletin "Problemen", May 1949.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Organization of German Jews regarding emigration, especially to Bolivia Also in the file: - Correspondence regarding a group of survivors from the ship, "Pentcho", who were brought to Rhodes, 1940; - Three letters from the Organization of German Jews to Josef Loevinger in Athens regarding emigration from Germany, 1939-1940.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archives: Correspondence with the Eretz Israel office in Berlin regarding the organizing and funding of the aliya of groups of Zionist immigrants Also in the file: - List of a Beitar group in Bratislava, 24 May 1940; - Announcements regarding the ship, "Pentcho" and the failure of the transport, 3 August and 26 August 1940; - Letter regarding the aliya of a group of children, 17 September 1940; - Letter regarding the disaster that befell the ship, "Pentcho", 27 October 1940.
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with Recha Freier, and her representative, Dr. Kratzenstein, regarding Dr. Silberschein's refusal to transfer funds to the "Agricultural Training Centre for Palestine Children"
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with Recha Freier, and her representative, Dr. Kratzenstein, regarding Dr. Silberschein's refusal to transfer funds to the "Agricultural Training Centre for Palestine Children" Also in the file: - Copy of the letter from Recha Freier to the Jewish Congress, 21 October 1949, demanding that Dr. Leo Baeck, head of the Jewish legation in Germany, be put on trial because of his negative attitude towards Jews of Polish extraction in Germany, 21 October 1949; - An undated survey conducted by Recha Freier, regarding the Youth Aliyah organization.
Dr. Abraham Silverschein Archive: Correspondence with Herbert Silberbusch, Eretz Israel office representative in Bratislava, regarding the survivors of the ship, "Pentcho"
Dr. Abraham Silberschein Archive: Correspondence with the Ferramonti Di Tarsia camp administration regarding relief to survivors of the ship, "Pentcho", contact with relatives and care for the survivors during the continuation of their journey Also in the file: - Letters from members of a group of Jews from Benghazi who were brought to Ferramonti Di Tarsia, 26 March, 18 June and 04 October 1942; - Thank you letter from the Ferramonti Di Tarsia camp administration to Dr. Kopecky, Czechoslovakia's representative in Geneva, for relief received 24 July 1942.


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Cuban Blogger Says Alan Gross Was Captured Purely As a 'Hook' to Free Cuba's Spies
By Patrick Goodenough | December 18, 2014 | 4:35am EST
Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez. (Photo: Twitter)
(CNSNews.com) – The White House insists that Cuba freed American contractor Alan Gross "on humanitarian grounds" in a move unrelated to the concurrent U.S. release of three Cuban spies. But Cuba's leading blogger said Wednesday Gross had clearly been held hostage by a regime determined to get its spies home.
"The contractor wasn't arrested for what he did, but rather for what they could do with him," wrote Yoani Sanchez. "It was a simple hook and he was aware of this from the beginning."
"For those of us who know the mechanism of pressure used by the Plaza of the Revolution toward its opponents, the capture of Gross itself was a move aimed at recovering the Interior Ministry's agents," she said. (The "Plaza of the Revolution" in Havana is home to the Interior and other government ministries.)
Gross's "crime," Sanchez continued, was "carrying in his pocket a passport that immediately converted him into a medium of exchange …"
Sanchez, a free speech activist named by Time magazine as one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2008, said the outcome of the arrangement was a victory for the communist regime.
"In the game of politics, totalitarian regimes manage to win over democracies because the former control the public opinion inside their countries, determine all legal results to suit their purposes, and can continue to waste their nation's resources trying to free the moles they sent to their adversary's camp," she wrote.
"Democracies, however, end up conceding because they must answer to their own people, they must live with an incisive press that criticizes them for making or not making certain decisions, and because they are forced to do everything possible [to] bring their dead and alive back home."
According to the administration, the three Cuban spies were freed in exchange for the release of a U.S. "intelligence asset," a Cuban who had been incarcerated for nearly 20 years, and whose contributions to U.S. national security were praised Wednesday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Alan Gross, accompanied by his wife, Judy, speaks during a news conference at his lawyer's office in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Gross was released from Cuba after five years in a Cuban prison. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
The administration says the return of Gross – who traveled to Cuba to help the small Jewish community set up an Internet network, was arrested in 2009, convicted of espionage and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment – was unrelated.
"Alan Gross was not a part of that exchange because he's not an intelligence agent, but the Cuban government took the decision to release Alan Gross on humanitarian grounds," a senior administration official speaking on background said during a conference call.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest was challenged on the issue during Wednesday's daily briefing.
"You are not going to stand there and say that Alan Gross's release had nothing to do with the release, at the same time, of the three convicted Cuban spies?" said ABC News' Jon Karl.
"What I'm telling you is that Alan Gross' release on humanitarian grounds is something that this administration insisted upon," replied Earnest. "And once that agreement was reached, it opened the door for additional negotiations and additional agreements to be reached."
"So by removing the impediment of Mr. Gross' unjust detention, we could engage in a conversation with the Cubans about the spy swap," he added.
"Alan Gross was released, three spies are released," said Karl. "I understand you also have a Cuban who was working with U.S. intelligence was released as the same time, as part of the same package, but you can't say that the Alan Gross release is unrelated to the release of these three Cuban spies?"
"—and the reason for that is very simple, Jon. The reason for that is very simple: The agreement on the spy swap would not have been reached, and was not reached, without the stand-alone agreement to release Mr. Gross on humanitarian grounds."
'Bargaining chips'
Among criticism voiced over Wednesday's announcements was concern that the release of Gross – in what many view as an exchange for three Cuban agents, whose actions have been blamed for the deaths of Americans – could encourage the arrest or abduction of more U.S. citizens abroad.
"Trading Mr. Gross for three convicted criminals sets an extremely dangerous precedent," said Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a Cuban-American and the outgoing Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman.
"It invites dictatorial and rogue regimes to use Americans serving overseas as bargaining chips. I fear that today's actions will put at risk the thousands of Americans that work overseas to support civil society, advocate for access to information, provide humanitarian services, and promote democratic reforms."
Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-Pa.) concurred, tweeting, "Administration's decision to trade convicted Cuban spies for innocent American will only encourage more abductions of Americas overseas."
"Cuba's release of American hostage Alan Gross is to be welcome," said Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez. "Gross has vegetated in a Cuban jail for five years for the crime of bringing computers to Jews on the island. But exchanging three hardened Cuban spies for him establishes a wrong moral and legal equivalency."
Other criticism leveled by lawmakers included the charge that the policy shift was made without what they considered sufficient congressional engagement; that it does nothing to ease the repression under which the Cuban people suffer – despite Obama's claim that it will "empower" them – and that it will help the Castro regime financially and politically at a time when it had been ailing.
Obama said he looked forward to "engaging Congress in an honest debate" on lifting the 53-year-old embargo on Cuba, but lawmakers' reaction to his sweeping changes signal an uphill battle ahead.

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         int total = j - thisProtein;

        String newThisProteinString = bestMatch[j] + ingredients.charAt(currIndex);
        if(bestMatch[total] == null || bestMatch[total].compareTo(newThisProteinString) > 0 ) {
        	bestMatch[total] = newThisProteinString;
        }
      }
    }

  public static void main(String [] args) throws Exception {

//   File file = new File("/Users/dave/code/algorithms/codechef/HealthyDinner/src/sample.txt");

//    BufferedReader r = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(new FileInputStream(file)));
    BufferedReader r = new BufferedReader(new InputStreamReader(System.in));

    int T = Integer.parseInt(r.readLine());
    for(int i = 0; i < T; i++) {
      StringTokenizer st = new StringTokenizer(r.readLine());
      int k = Integer.parseInt(st.nextToken());
      int[] proteins = new int[k];
      for( int j = 0; j < k; j++) {
          proteins[j] = Integer.parseInt(st.nextToken());
      }
      String ingredients = r.readLine();
      int desiredProtein = Integer.parseInt(r.readLine());
      Main m = new Main(k, proteins, ingredients, desiredProtein);
      String proteinOrder = m.findBestIngredients();
      System.out.println(proteinOrder);
    }
    r.close();

  }

}

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Left Coast Rebel: Reason.tv: Can the Government Make Entrepreneurs Do Useless Things For No Reason?
Reason.tv: Can the Government Make Entrepreneurs Do Useless Things For No Reason?
Can the government make entrepreneurs do useless things? Should the government force entrepeneurs to do useless things?
Minnesota's law is irrational. Embalming is never required just because someone passes away and the state does not even require funeral homes to do their own embalming. In fact, it is perfectly legal to outsource embalming to a third-party embalmer. Minnesota's largest funeral chain has 17 locations with 17 embalming rooms, but actually uses only one of those rooms.
So that the big, full-amenity funeral-home businesses can benefit from a law that drives up prices for consumers and operating expenses for competitors such as Verlin. Verlin's basic services fee is only $250, which is about 90 percent lower than the $2,500 that the average Twin Cities' funeral home charges. Verlin's business model is built on minimizing fixed costs, which is why he does not have a hearse or chapel, and this law—to the advantage of his competitors—stands in the way of him expanding his low-cost, high-quality approach.
The Minnesota Constitution protects every Minnesotan's economic liberty, which means that it protects entrepreneurs from being burdened by legal requirements that are either useless or designed to suppress honest competition.
Perfect example of the big businesses (and I did see a large funeral home company on my defense contractor map, by the way) using the power of the state to shut out small time competitors. Socialists are all about money for themselves and sometimes disguise themselves as businessmen.


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Correction: Luxury Hotel-Fine story
Associated Press December 14, 2019
Luxury Hotel Fine
FILE - This May 6, 2019, file photo shows the Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif. The beachfront hotel built without proper permits and fined nearly $15.6 million will be allowed to remain open. After hours of debate the California Coastal Commission voted 7-5 Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, to approve after-the-fact permits for the Shore Hotel, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a story December 14, 2019, slugged BC-US—Luxury Hotel-Fine, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the hotel's developer, Sunshine Enterprises, must pay a fine of nearly $15.6 million for opening the hotel without proper permits, as well as $2.3 million in mitigation fees. The fine has already been paid.
The corrected story is below:
A Santa Monica beachfront hotel built without proper permits and fined nearly $15.6 million will be allowed to remain open.
After hours of debate the California Coastal Commission voted 7-5 Thursday to approve after-the-fact permits for the Shore Hotel, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
In exchange, the hotel's developer agreed to create a "micro hotel" within the Shore resort that overlooks Santa Monica Pier. The entire resort will now include 72 rooms priced no higher than $180 a night, waive $25 resort fees for guests in those rooms and limit their nightly parking fees to $25. The developer, Sunshine Enterprises, must also pay $2.3 million in mitigation fees. It has already paid the fine of nearly $15.6 million that was assessed in May for opening the hotel without proper permits. The fine represents a record amount for the commission. The dispute began after the commission, which oversees development along California's coast, granted Sunshine approval in 2009 to demolish two aging, moderately priced hotels containing a total of 87 rooms. They were to be replaced with a new hotel that commissioners were promised would also be affordable in a tourist area where inexpensive hotels are rare.
But after the demolition permits expired the developer built a 164-room resort hotel with two restaurants, a pool, a gym, a meeting space and rooms ranging in price from $265 to $800 a night, the Times said. Parking fees were $43 a night.
In seeking permit approval Thursday, the developer originally proposed adding a 14-bed, low-cost hostel with nightly rates topping out at $52. After commissioners said that was insufficient, the hotel agreed to turn the 14-bed hostel into a micro-hotel.
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Mammootty and Mohanlal have been in Mollywood movie industry for decades. They have always been a pillar of Malayalam movie industry since the golden era of Malayalam movie industry when talents and geniuses were plenty. There was time when larger than life hero concept oreiented movies were in plenty in Malayalam movie industry. Both of them utilised that time in a clever way and became the kings of Malayalam movie industry. As their stardom started to grow love towards them by their fans became a kind of obsession and pride which they were willing to protect at any cost. This resulted in the fan fights between Mammootty and Mohanlal despite of the actors real life friendship. Both Mammootty and Mohanlal fans were in deul when there was a simultaneous release of movie of both the stars. Latest was in 2016 Mohanlal's Pulimurugan and Mammootty's Thoppil Joppan confronted each other in which Pulimurugan was victorious for obvious reasons. This list here contans movies of Mammootty and Mohanlal that were released close to each other or even on same date and who became victorious.
Kaazhcha was a realistic heart touching movie in which Mammootty performed brilliantly. The movie marked the beginning of Blessy as a independent director. On the other hand Natturajavu directed by Shaji Kalias was a masala flick which managed to earn good collection initially. Result of both the movie was obvious that Kaazhcha emerged victorious and was deserving it in every aspects. The movie even won 5 Kerala state film awards which includes best actor and best movie category. Mean while Mohanlal's Naatturajavu failed at the box office as days passed by. The reason behind Natturajavu's failure was due to the hals backed formulae based script and a mediocre story.
Both Bhargavacharitam Moonam Khandam and mahasamudram were Onam release. Despite of the favorable situation both the movies were dud among these two Bhargavacharitam Moonam Khandam was the worst and is considered as one of the biggest mistakes in Mammootty's career. Mahasamudram was a football based movie which was packed with melodrama which made people bored rather than being moved by it. Above all that biggest blow for both the movies came with the name Classmates. The movie became a sensation and in that storm both Bhargavacharitam Moonam Khandam and Mahasamudram were washed away.
Photographer and Pothan Vava were two movies which were way different in terms of their story, treatment was well as direction. Photographer was a slow paced beautiful movie based on the true inhumane Muthanga incident. Mean while Pothan Vava was a complete commercial movie. However both the movies were dud one for it's slow pace and other for its ridiculous story and mediocre script. Photographer was directed by Ranjan Pramod mean while Pothan Vava was directed by Joshiy.
It was unfortunate that a good movie like Mission 90 days had to face failure. The plot of the movie was about the investigation after the Rajiv Gandhi attack. The movie was brilliant and was thrilling. However audience was not into this serious movie. Hallo which had Mohanlal in lead role was a comedy entertainer which served its purpose well. The movie created laughing riot in theaters and became a super hit. Raffi - Mecartin were the directors of the movie. Mission 90 Days was directed by Major Ravi. Among these two movies Hallo was the super hit and became one of the biggest hit in Mohanlal's career.
Big B and Chotta Mumbai both the movies were good. However Chotta Mumbai was a movie that had all the ingredient to make it look delicious to all the age groups of people. Mean While Big B was first of its kind in Malayalam movie industry. There was a initial reluctance from people towards Big B however after years the movie became a cult and as it was made in a Hollywood fashion and marked the era of stylish movies. Mammootty looked stylish than ever in Big B. Be it Cinematography, Dialogue presentation or any aspects of movie Big B was fresh and became a cult as time passed by. Chotta Mumbai's comedy on the other hand was intense and was more than enough to make one's stomach pain with laugh. Thus Chotta Mumbai was the most successful that time.
Both the movies were made for the family audiences in which both of them were successful. Annan Thambi was directed by Anwar Rasheed mean while Innathe Chintha Vishayam was directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. However Annan Thambi has comedy throughout mean while Innathe Chintha Vishayam even though had a relevant story failed to amuse vast majority of people because of its mediocre comedy. Thus Annan Thambi became victorious and became a super hit.
It was indeed strange that both the lead characters of the movie were money lenders who were hated by a lot of people for their stingy character. However among Madambi and Parunthu Mohanlal's Madambi emerged victorious because of the touching story. parunthu was directed by M Padmakumar and Madambi was directed by B Unnikrishnan.
Angel John was no were near the league of Pazhassi Raja. Pazhassi Raja was one of the costliest movie in Malayalam movie history and was a epic one made on the life of brave warrior PazhassiRaja. Mammootty was in the lead role and is indeed one of the best in his career. The movie was directed by Hariharan and was rich in ever aspects. Meanwhile Angel John was one of the worst in Mohanlal's career and some blamed the movie for copying the theme of a famous Hollywood movie. Angel John failed at box office mean while Pazhassi Raja broke collection records that time.
There is only word to define the movie Pranchiyettan And The Saint that is Brilliant. The movie was made as a sarcastic approach for mocking people who use money to get fame. Mammootty's role as Pranchiyettan aka Ari Pranchi was an ample example of perfection. Due to the hilarious story and good message at the end the movie became an instant succeeds. Shikkar was a good thriller movie directed by M Padmakumar. The movie had a gripping story and was a hit. However comparing both the movies Pranchiyettan And The Saint was the winner.
Best Actor was the debut movie of ABCD movie director Martin Prakkat. The movie was about the struggle of a middle aged man who was passionate about acting. Mean while Kandahar was a military based movie which failed miserably in box office. The expectation regarding Kandahar was so high due to the star cast which included Amitabh Bachchan and the past reputaton of director Major Ravi but the movie didn't meet up with it. Major Ravi was the director of Kandahar.
Both the movies handled two entirely different subjects. Rajadhi Raja unfortunately turned out to be one of the worst don movie made in Malayalam. Peruchazhi on the other hand was full on comedy. Even at the start of the movie it was clearly written that do not search for logic in peruchazhi as it was made just for comedy. Those who understood that enjoyed the movie with all their heart. However there were a alot of people who were not pleased with the movie. Peruchazi despite of the mixed reports emerged as successful. On the other hand Rajadhi Raja was a disaster.
Loham was the biggest disappointment among these two movies as it was directed by Ranjith and failed to impress people. However the movie has managed to earn good initial collection. Meanwhile Utopiyayile Rajavu sank to the bottom without any trace. kamal was the director of the movie.
It would not exceed if one say that Pulimurugan devoured Thoppil Joppan completely. Pulimurugan is the costliest movie ever made in Malayalam history and managed to enter into 150 crore club for the first time in Malayalam movie history. Vysakh is the director of the movie. Mean while Thoppil Joppan was average in terms of comedy as well as subject and as a result its collection was also average. Johny Antony is the director of Thoppil Joppan.


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Donald Ray prepares a cow for milking on his step-father's small dairy farm in rural Creek County.
Logan Layden / StateImpact Oklahoma
September 26, 2013 | 7:37 am
Return of the Milkman: Oklahoma Lawmakers Study Raw Milk Delivery
The state Department of Agriculture says the number of Oklahomans choosing raw milk over pasteurized is growing.
But currently, the only way to get a hold of any is to physically drive to a dairy farm and buy it directly from the producer.
It's illegal to deliver or advertise raw milk in Oklahoma — for now.
State Rep. Ken Walker, R-Tulsa, led an interim legislative study Sept. 17 over the impact of legalizing raw milk delivery and advertising, where several Oklahomans testified about the benefits of the unpasteurized product.
Edmond Naturopathic practitioner Michele Menzel says she recommends raw milk to all her patients, and her own family.
"Raw milk was a huge part of my healing, as well as my son, who had frequent bronchitis, frequent high fevers," Menzel told the legislative panel. "And this changed his little world."
Mother of four Joanna Francisco credits raw milk with the good health of her children, too.
"In the amount of time that we've been using raw milk we haven't had any sickness. In fact, our kids haven't been to the doctor in — I think eight years."
Rep. Walker says he's been drinking raw milk his entire life, and its health benefits aren't in dispute. What's at issue is access to it.
"There is a consumer base for raw milk. More and more, folks are going back to the way it used to be, buying things organic, growing their own," Walker says.
The state Department of Agriculture's Blayne Arthur says drinking raw milk comes with some risk.
He hears from raw milk producers who would like to deliver to their customers, or at least meet them halfway, like Donald Ray, who's worked on his step-father's small Creek County dairy farm for the past three years.
Ray says he has customers from as far away as Norman as he goes through the process of milking the cows, pumping the raw milk into a large vat to be cooled, and pouring himself a glass.
Raw milk is delicious. It's richer and creamier than grocery store milk, which has all been heated to kill microbes and bacteria, some of which are actually good for you.
But Blayne Arthur at the state Department of Agriculture says there is reason for caution here. Pasteurized milk is almost 100% safe. There are no guarantees with raw milk.
"There are things like E. coli 0157, Campylobacter. There's also Salmonella, Listeria, Tuberculosis, Brucella. I mean those are things — since there is no pasteurization — I think consumers really want to be knowledgeable about," Arthur says.
Getting sick off of raw milk is rare. But it practically never happens with pasteurized milk. And Arthur says she isn't necessarily against drinking raw milk, she just thinks its best for customers to go to the farm and see the milking operation for themselves.
Right now that's the only way to get raw milk in Oklahoma. There are a few resources online, but because producers can't advertise raw milk, customers are on their own to find a dairy farm to buy from.


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Lawsuits are not my favorite subject. But I pay attention to newsworthy items that affect information marketers, and there was a pretty substantial lawsuit reported this week, with another to follow soon on its heels. Both fall in the category of e-book lawsuit news for info marketers.
"The lawsuit asserts that Penguin actively participated in a price-fixing scheme orchestrated by Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) that artificially raised e-book prices and created a virtual cartel, eliminating any retailer competition on price.
I have to admit, being an author of e-books myself, it's pretty hard to imagine that prices have been fixed in such a way that consumers were actually harmed, but I am not an industry insider by any means. The price of most e-books is ridiculously low, but not all, apparently.
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Q: $\{(1), (12)(34), (13)(24), (14)(23)\}$ is the only non-cyclic proper subgroup of $A_4$? What can I use to display the following:
$\{(1), (12)(34), (13)(24), (14)(23)\}$ is the only non-cyclic proper subgroup of $A_4$.
What I've started to do: list all the elements of $A_4$ and finding their orders.

A: You can think in following way: $A_4$ is a group of order 12. By Lagrange theorem all of its subgroups must have orders which | 12, and not be 12. So, their orders are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Order one is cyclic, two and three are prime, so they are also cyclic. If group of order 4 was cyclic, then $A_4$ would have the element of order 4, which is not possible, since a permutation of order 4 in $S_4$ is of type $(a,b,c,d)$ which is not in $A_4$. So, one example is among subgroups of order 4.
Claim: $A_4$ has no subgroup of order 6.
 Proof: Let H be a subgroup of order 6 in $A_4$. $A_4$ consists of neutral, eight three-cycles and three elements of type $(a,b)(c,d)$, called double transpositions. So, elementary cardinality gives us that in H it must be at least one three-cycle , without loss of generality let it be $(1,2,3)$. With it, H, being a subgroup, must contain $(1,3,2)$ , its inverse. So far, we had three elements in H, namely two three-cycles and neutral. So, we must have double transposition or another three-cycle.
Option one: We have one double transposition in H, let it be, again without loss of generality, (1,2)(3,4). Now, (1,2,3)(1,2)(3,4)=(1,3,4) must be in H, and so must be its inverse (1,4,3). Now H has neutral, (1,2,3),(1,3,2), (1,2)(3,4), (1,3,4), (1,4,3) which is six elements, and it is enough to show that H is not closed under multiplication, take (1,2,3)(1,3,4) = (2,3,4) which is not in H.
Similar is deal with another option.
Now, the only possibility is group of order 4. Here we consult again Lagrange theorem: Order of group is a multiple of order of any element. So, we have a group of order 4. Now, all elements can have order 1 or 2. So, in H, of order 4, it can not be three-cycles, since they have order 3. We are left with neutral and three double transposition, which is non-cyclic group and your example and the only possibility.

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This, attributed to Goering but rather indited by some other nutjob mediocrity, is among my favourite phrases. Often I cite it with glee. I know just what he meant; rarely has one the chance to empathize with Nazis. Monsters they were, but also human, and if we lose the means to recall what made them tick, we are disadvantaged against their successors.
Ditto with Islamic terrorists, incidentally. Unless we can see them, sometimes, from the angle that makes them most attractive, we miss the whole picture. Know the enemy, I say. The worst psychopath may offer to share some droll humour. It is my firm belief that even liberals and progressives can be charming, sometimes.
One wonders, of course, which Browning Herr Goering would reach for. Would it be an earlier work, as Paracelsus, or Sordello? A later, such as Jocoseria, or Asolando? Me, I think I would start with a dilatory romp through the Dramatic Idylls, then hunker down with The Ring and the Book.
Whenever I hear the word "Baroque," I reach for my Bach. But soon after I think of Rubens. (In point of historical sequence, Bach might rather be termed "Rococo.") And then all these churches come to mind, from walking tours in my distant past. England was very poor in Baroque (and Scotland could be omitted entirely); Mitteleuropa quite rich.
I was raised not to appreciate the Baroque, by an industrial designer tending more to the Bauhaus, but for that very reason the fleshy curves and high choral contours became my guilty secret. The choice is finally that between a bulminic and a healthy girl. The attraction to these starved fashion models is not healthy at all; how easy to confuse them with little boys.
The whole question of art and cultural history turns on such terms. They are necessary if we will talk at all. But too, they are always misleading. Discretion is the better part of valour, sage Falstaff says, but really it is the sceptical judgement that we require, to keep valiant assertion on the rails.
The whole mission of Rubens and (Vivaldi and) Bach and Baroque (and Browning) is to recover what has been lost: to put the quivering flesh back on the stripped skeleton; to restore the decorative flourish. The priggish Victorians did this mechanically; Rubens did it resplendently, in defiance of all the prigs in his day.
On further thought it is to Browning's "Rabbi Ben Ezra" that I first turn; and to its declarative faith, that the good may be found in the least expected places.
POSTSCRIPTUM. … Please, gentle readers! Stop sending emails to advise me that the "Browning" to which Goering referred was actually a high-powered pistol. I am grateful for your concern, but must insist that my misunderstanding was intentional and an attempt to be … well, cute.


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It's a difficult question, a question we tend to ignore in the sphere of contemporary art and theory. We, the establishment, find it rather naïve to ask such a blunt question. We are sometimes very unsure of ourselves as artist (why am I doing this? Am I good enough?? etc.), but to question art in itself, thats really over-the-top.
The most perennially popular category of art is the cheerful, pleasant and pretty kind: meadows in spring, the shade of trees on a hot summer day, pastoral landscapes, smiling children. This can be deeply troubling to people of taste and intelligence.
History tells us Van Gogh painted the Almond Blossoms paintings to celebrate the birth of his nephew and namesake, son of his brother Theo. Todays art establishment worries about prettiness, pretty pictures feed sentimentality. And we do not want to be sentimental, do we?!
A legitimate question is therefore: Is Almond Blossoms a sentimental picture? Does it make us unaware of all the problems in the world? The complexities of life? The suffering? In short: Does the Almond Blossoms make us stupid? Or can it be that a painting like this rather enhances our ability to understand the complexity of the world, be aware of beauty, and of art's possibility to capture an ever changing world in a single image – ? Art's ability to enhance our senses?
The authors see art as a tool, which has the power to extend our capacities beyond those the nature has originally endowed us with. While traditional tools often are extensions of the body, art is an extension of the mind. Art, says the authors, help us with psychological frailties.
This one has representations that build a 'number' story around the image and the celebration of the child and such alchemical progress took place to perfect his presence where it became evident and expressed. Rav Chessed and the Almond Flowers carry this. The number of main branches carry this. The background colors carry the contributing vibration of this. It also carries forth the story of the blossoming of the barren staff.
It is a choice to call oneself 'elite'.
As head art critic in a newspaper it would be false of me to pretend not to belong to an elite. I see and write about art for a living, just like a professional football player get paid to play, because he is in an elite division. I have, through my access to public media, the possibility to define what's good and what's bad. I believe it to be extremely important that people like me are aware of this! I can not choose to see my own critiques as unimportant.
This is such a fascinating subject. Thank you for bringing this book to my attention. Art as therapy? In the cognitive sciences the creation of art has long been used as a therapeutic tool. I did a quick search on Amazon and found a rather long list of books on the subject. But this approaches art from the creator's point of view, i.e. the creation of art has certain therapeutic value for the artist. Do I understand correctly that this is not the kind of therapy the authors intend? Their version of art as therapy is as it applies to we the audience?
My amateur's opinion is that art most definitely has therapeutic value. In fact I often wonder if this approach to a work of art inhibits my ability to appreciate art for art's sake. I do not have the skill or background of the art critic, only my self-conscious desire to experience something…to feel one of, or some combination of, the 7 functions of art listed above. Perhaps this leads to a sentimentality that acts as a kind veil between myself and the work of art…an overly subjective response.
Thank you for another wonderfully thought provoking post. I look forward to following your thoughts on this subject as I attempt to read and understand the book.
1. Yes, art as therapy for the audience.
3. The book is very well written; entertaining, witty, with lots of images.
Placing this on my reading list. Thanks.
Love to read your blog. Glad to be back posting and reading after being gone for a year. I see how I missed it, returning with a different perspective. Not protecting myself but braving reality.
Art helps us escape. Art helps us sort. Art helps us discover. When then is it therapy? I certainly love the choice of painting. Certainly Van Gogh had a myriad of feeling and thought and displayed them in each painting as a gift to those who look and wonder. Much like every creative soul who expresses outward what is encased inward.


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OroborOSX 0.8.5 was released for Christmas. It's the first update in a while. Includes some fairly cool stuff like basic drag-and-drop (so I can, f'rinstance, drag an Excel-created file from the Finder onto OroborOSX's icon in the dock and launch Gnumeric).
OroborOSX , by the way, provides a rootless X Window desktop over the top of the standard OS X Aqua GUI, and provides window decorations for the X Window apps that make it fit seamlessly with standard Aqua apps. Keeps the GIMP and gnumeric running, mostly, though Evolution isn't far from ready, either... Aaron Weber has built it, anyhow.


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What Are the Layers of a Nectar Mattress?
Posted By irjacoby on Jun 15, 2018
The three layers of a Nectar Mattress are
a tencel cooling cover
three layers of memory foam
and a breathable baselayer
Nectar mattresses use these to give you the support and comfort that you're going to need to get a great sleep. Those parts are also what make a Nectar durable and supportive, which means you're going to sleep as well on the thousandth night of a Nectar as you do on the first.
How does the comfiest mattress get to be so supportive? Through superior materials and design. Nectar knows you've seen different mattresses online, and probably are aware of how memory foam works (at least on a basic level), but what you may not know is how these layers interact to create a totally unique sleeping environment for you.
The Tencel Cooling Cover is Where Everything Starts
Nectar uses a custom-milled tencel cooling cover on every single one of our mattresses. Haven't heard of tencel? That's probably because it's brand new. It's a luxury microfiber that has unique properties that make it easily wick heat from your skin and the mattress. While other memory foam mattresses sometimes have a tendency to heat as you sleep, a tencel cooling cover makes sure that you're sleeping cool and comfortable all night.
Tencel also has the benefit of being a totally sustainable resource. Made from wood pulp, and constructed using cutting-edge technology, tencel is an extremely eco-friendly material. That's a goal that Nectar has committed to, not to just make mattresses that are good, but mattresses that are also good for the earth.
The Nectar Mattress Uses Three Different Types of Memory Foam
While some mattresses might be content to use one type of memory foam, Nectar uses three. It's because each layer of foam gives a unique benefit, and when paired together equal an extremely satisfying and rich sleep. First, is the quilted gel memory foam, it's goal is to provide supreme loft and comfort, that's the comfy side of a Nectar. It's made through a premium technique that until recently was considered unaffordable for most mattress companies.
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On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in Nursing Home Abuse on Friday, March 30, 2018.
Recently, legislation was passed affecting the residents of Chicago, Illinois. The legislation was signed by the governor of Illinois, and is called The Authorized Electronic Monitoring in Long-Term Care Facilities Act. It allows residents of nursing homes to install video and audio surveillance equipment in their rooms at the long-term care facilities to address the issue of nursing home abuse. Naturally, as with any recent legislation, people have questions about it.
On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in Motor vehicle accidents on Thursday, March 29, 2018.
When most of us hear the term "distracted driving," the first image that comes to mind is of a careless person behind the wheel with a cellphone is hand. Certainly, this is the case many times and too common of a trend among drivers. However, there are more ways in which drivers can be distracted, and they all have the potential to cause an accident.
On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in Serious injuries and wrongful death on Thursday, March 22, 2018.
Throughout Chicago, Illinois, mothers and fathers experience great joy when learning that a baby has been successfully conceived. However, sometimes accidents happen, resulting in serious injuries and the wrongful death of the baby and the mother. That happened recently when a pregnant woman was driving to her home after her workday ended. As she was driving on I-80, tragedy struck.
On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in Nursing Home Abuse on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
One reason you checked your loved one into a nursing home is because of the onset of Alzheimer's. When the symptoms began showing up, you looked into your options. The first time you found your loved one outside, confused and disoriented, that's when you knew it was time for the move.
On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in Premises Liability on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.
There are many pet owners in Chicago, Illinois. Hopefully, most of them keep their animals inside, behind a fence or on a leash, in order to prevent the animals from intruding upon the person or property of other people. If they don't, and their animal bites someone, the owner may face a very expensive premises liability case.
On behalf of Mark L. Karno & Associates, L.L.C. posted in blog on Friday, March 2, 2018.
It doesn't matter where you are or what time of the day it is, it's important to remember that there could be a drunk driver in close proximity to your vehicle.


Photo: Kevin Johansson In what has become somewhat of an summertime tradition, the Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom and Christian Djoos participated in annual Brynas IF Black-White tune-up game Thursday evening at the Gavlerinken Arena, just north of Backstrom and Djoos' hometown of Gavle, Sweden.
Andre Burakovsky – What Will He Cost the Capitals?
Photo: @pt_andreas There's one thing we know for sure, Nicklas Backstrom is training hard in the off-season. While back in his Sweden hometown, Gävle, Backstrom has been working under the supervision and guidance of personal trainer, Andreas Öhgren.


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by Rebecca Johns
The Countess / 978-0-307-58845-6
Probably everyone has heard in passing of the dark Countess Báthory; I'm pretty sure she even warranted a mention in a minor side-quest in "Diablo 2". Don't buy this book expecting a horrific thriller, however - Rebecca Johns' countess is as likely to admit to murdering virgins and bathing in their blood as Philipa Gregory's Anne Boleyn is to admit to witchcraft and ensorcellment of Henry VIII.
I can't drive this particular point home often enough - although murder does take place in this book (and the body count does climb fairly high), the actual killings cover maybe 5-10 pages total. This is, at its heart, a historical fiction based around a sympathetic Countess Báthory. The novel follows the "usual" historical fiction setup - an autobiographical tale starting with the early life of the young countess, her betrothal at a young age to a complete stranger, the raising of their children together, and the management of the affairs of the household. All of this is extremely interesting, and Johns is so careful with her subject matter that it's difficult to not sink sympathetically into the character of the beleaguered countess.
Even when the murders begin, late into the pages of the novel, it's hard not to feel that the countess is probably one of the more well-adjusted characters within the book (her methods of torture were taught to her by her mother and husband, and her adoption of such methods were largely what brought favor from both), and her victims seem almost Too Dumb To Live by comparison - if you live with a mistress who beats people to death for stealing and fornication, it's probably prudent to *not* steal or fornicate with your free time, after all. It takes a careful hand to make a serial murderer sympathetic, and Johns manages eerily - to the point where I was often astonished at how sympathetic the countess was, even as the nameless bodies piled higher behind the "real" narrative.
This isn't a thriller or even a major page-turner, though - it's solid historical fiction, but suffers (in my opinion) the same "ending fatigue" that historical fiction stories usually grapple with near the end. If you enjoy historical fiction, particularly of "dark" figures, then you make like "The Countess", but expect to grapple with moral ambiguity while you read - for all her murders, the Countess Báthory manages to come away as the best-behaved and most noble character in her own 'autobiography'.
NOTE: This review is based on a free Advance Review Copy of this book provided through Amazon Vine.


I am a born-again Christian and I have always been. I rededicated my life to Christ not long ago because I needed that close relationship with God.
I have enjoyed His grace so much that I couldn't help but get close to Him.God has been faithful.If I have to look at my life I just feel I don't deserve certain things God has done for me,He has been true to His word and the best I can do is love Him totally.
I don't have any regret.I have passed through a lot of stages in my life because God is taking me somewhere.I am going to counsel some people,I see every stage in my life as a ministry because I have been there.
I believe I have not made any mistake and I am not thinking of re-writing any wrong because these are the paths God channeled for me.I am a new being in the light of God so old things have passed away.I am a new creature because I have rededicated my life to God.I have always been a born-again Christian apart from being born into Christian home.
I don't know how to define my personality but people have different perceptions about me because they don't know the real me.Those that know the real me fall in love with me and try to convince others about the real me.
Some say I have a big heart,I just don't know.
Life as a single mother,I am too busy to notice as I get a lot of attention from guys out there.I am into my job.I am a purpose-driven person and don't get carried away by stuffs like that.
I don't entertain distractions,so right now my focus is also on God who is the solid rock on which I stand.Marriage is the point now.
My relationship with Pero Adeniyi and Annie Macaulay? There is no problem between us and our kids regard one another as siblings with so much love and respect.
2face is a very responsible father and takes care of his kids very well.
Sunbo Ajaba is one of the pretty ladies associated with hip-hop star 2face Idibia.She is the mother of his first child Nino Idibia who recently clocked 6 years old.


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When you have a dream to live a luxurious life, Dubai becomes one of the prime choices. The availability of quality properties and advanced lifestyle make the place livable for people who desire comfort. However, when you are looking for the Dubai luxury home, there are various factors to keep in mind. The evaluation of a variety of factors can help you live a luxurious life in Dubai.
Here are some of the most necessary factors to care about in order to live a luxurious life in Dubai.
When you are deciding on the living space, office, and other facilities, it would be wise to think about the traffic too. There are luxurious locations in this city where you can conveniently live without getting worried about the traffic issues. This enhances the quality of life in the home. Plus, you get to save a lot due to the low fuel expenses.
With the availability of low traffic, you can conveniently go anywhere without struggling for long. Also, the neighborhood becomes much safer for the kids if you have any.
If you are planning to shift to Dubai, it would be wise to plan your financial funds in advance. This way, you can wisely invest your money and ensure to attain a much-needed financial stability when you are in the city.
Try to keep a separate section of the fund for each and every expense. This way, you can manage your initial big expenses conveniently and keep a certain amount secure. Plus, the availability of enough funds will allow you to compare a variety of home choices as well.
Search for a home in Dubai can lead you to a variety of options. The beauty and the comfort of the villas and flats here allow the residents to enjoy a luxurious life. However, it is a wise move to decide on what type of home you desire.
The villas provide the beauty along with the privacy, which makes it an approachable choice for many. The weather and the environment of this city further enhance the value of the villas. Plus, you get your own pool, car parking space and other features along with it.
When it comes to flats, people prefer it for the economical and cheaper maintenance. However, that doesn't mean that you have to compromise your luxury. There are highly comfortable flats that offer high-end features. These spaces help you live a comfortable life and get along with other people at the same time.
Hence, it becomes clear that both types have their certain traits. You need to pick the one that suits your personality and requirements.
The luxury in Dubai lifestyle never ends. You just need to find the right people to provide all that you desire.
Over the years, Dubai has evolved into a truly global city offering great avenues for business and investments to people around the world. The Dubai Real Estate market is regulated and sustainable due to its central location between the East and West, and high demand for property, both for purchase and rent.
1. As compared to the other global cities, like London, New York etc., Dubai is still inexpensive in property prices. This means that there is a tremendous scope for growth. This makes it a good investment option. Because, every year, the demand for properties is increasing at a rapid pace.
2. Being a global city and a trading hub properties are always in demand in Dubai and finding a tenant is not a difficult task along with a plethora of benefits.
3. In Dubai, property values are expected to invariably rise, as the government encourages business and trade to invest. You will never face a situation where the value of your property suddenly falls to zero. The real estate market is volatile as like stock market.
4. Like the stock market, the real estate market is volatile too. However, it almost bounces back. You will never face a situation where the value of your property suddenly falls to zero. Hence, investing in real estate hedges you against the possibility of a complete loss of capital. In Dubai, as the government encourages business and trade, property values are expected to invariably rise.
5. Investment opportunities in Dubai are open to all from anywhere in the world. By investing in real estate, you can benefit from the growing economy of Dubai too.
6. Banks in Dubai boosting the demand for properties by providing easing the norms for home loans. And an increased demand leads to an increase in supply. This brings better deals and more options for buyers.
7. A real estate property can work as great collateral. If you need to take a loan later in life, for unforeseeable. It ensures that you get loans quickly at a good rate. Banks in Dubai offer these loans at lowest possible rates.
In a real estate market like Dubai, the decision regarding investing can be a very confusing one for most investors.
If you are looking forward to making a real estate investment in Dubai it is essential you also know about the reasons behind the increase in property prices. The laws of Dubai allow foreigners to own freehold property and the landowners also receive a residence visa for three years.
Dubai has been a family-friendly city as the beginning of its development. In every society there are public parks, supermarkets, leisure spots, nearby shopping malls and cinemas, etc. In Dubai, every community is well planned and designed.
Dubai knows how to keep its streets and communities clean all the time. For instance, thousands of people use public transport on New Year's Eve, and all gather in downtown Dubai to witness the biggest fireworks show from the tallest building in the world, aka Burj Khalifa. You won't find a single piece of tissue paper on the streets in the morning.
Dubai has excellent healthcare, educational and recreational facilities. There are a widespread network of medical centers, public and private hospitals, and the city also boasts the best schools and colleges, as well as major international universities that have established their campuses there.
All major communities in Dubai are well connected and covered with the public transportation network. The main commuter service is the Dubai Metro, a driverless train/tube service.
Dubai is no doubt one of the most secure cities in the world. Dubai police are famous for their law and order maintaining skills, and due to strict regulations, Dubai is also very safe from outside threats.
One of the benefits of buying property in Dubai is that you can get a resident visa. The property value should be equal to or above Dh 1 million to qualify for UAE resident visa. If you are a frequent visitor to Dubai, having your resident visa is very beneficial as it allows you unlimited entries and exits from UAE until its expiration date. The permit can be renewed at the time of expiration.
Property investors don't pay government taxes on that property. So you are not compelled to rent your property to cover that expense, and it can be available to you every time you visit Dubai.
Dubai's weather is sunny most of the year, with a few days of rain. The sunny beaches of Dubai are usually within walking distance of your property and are a great source of leisure.
Dubai has the world's largest shopping mall (Dubai Mall), and the tallest building (Burj Khalifa), as well as countless other attractions. The city also has a buzzing nightlife. You can go for night safaris or hit any nightclub of your choice.
This is the biggest reason why people buy property in Dubai or any other part of the world. Buying property in Dubai secures your future. It is the best way to park your funds and let them grow while you enjoy the benefits of yearly rental income should you choose to rent your property.
The absence of property tax is the single most significant benefit of buying a property in Dubai. Let's say you have USD 500 000 to invest in real estate. If you were to purchase a property in Hong Kong, the tax rate would be 15% of the purchase value, 13% in Singapore, 2.33% in London and 2.21% in New York.
None of the major cities like London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore come close to the rental yield offered by Dubai. According to the Global Property Guide, Hong Kong offers just 2.82% return on your investment. Singapore has an average rental yield of 2.83%, London comes at number three with a rental yield of 3.21%, and New York offers an average rental yield of 3.91%. Dubai is number one, with a conservative average rental yield of 5.82%. In certain areas of Dubai, the rental yield goes above 10%.
One of the important aspects that investors would consider before making a decision to invest in Dubai is its location. It is a primary factor while choosing an investment property.
Some of the best locations to invest in Dubai are nearby offices, tourist spots, business hubs.
Dubai Marina is an affluent residential neighborhood known for The Beach at JBR, a leisure complex with al fresco dining and sandy stretches to relax on. It is also thriving business center with grounds decorated by breath-taking towers. According to Property Finder, Dubai Marina as one of the most searched areas for property and it has consistently ranked number since 2011. Dubai Marina is an attractive place for many people on business or short-stay trips to stay. When it comes to investment, Dubai Marina is a leading choice for investing in Dubai because of nearby location of business office in Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City. These advantages attract many business people because it provides the people to stay near their workplace and in a prestigious neighborhood.
Downtown Dubai is the busy tourist hub city. Home to the world's tallest tower and largest mall with its observation deck, and the dancing Dubai Fountain, where crowds gather to watch music and light shows. Business Bay, as its name implies, is Dubai's business center. Located in the middle of the Dubai. In UAE, these two are the main tourist destination areas. In Investment prospective both locations have a great potential for growth.
Barsha Heights formerly known as TECOM located in the heart of Dubai. The area has abundant collection of commercial and residential buildings as well as hotels and serviced apartments. These are suitable for seeking to invest in Dubai. It is a top choice for visitors because it is considered as a business hub for investment. Barsha Heights become an integral part of Dubai's diverse landscape because of its vibrant and popular community.
Jumeirah Village Circle is considered one of the fastest growing locations in Dubai. It is the heart of new Dubai and set amidst landscaped gardens, it boasts a range of amenities making it a favorite for both renters and buyers. It is developing to provide all the modern facilities of the city and sense community in tranquil and village settings. The development offers a broad range of homes that ensure privacy and proximity to public space and as a self-contained community, the walkways and transport systems will increase mobility for residents, creating a fun, safe ambiance perfect for social interaction. . According to Bureau International des Expositions, Expo 2020 will be attracting millions of visitors to the country. JVC's central location is expected to increase demand for hotel rooms during and after the Expo 2020 which will increase investment in Dubai.
Dubai Sport City a multi-venue sports complex in Dubai. It provides a mix of residential, retail, leisure and recreational facilities. It was launched in 2003 as Dubai Sport center. It is built around five major sports venues and features a number of sports academies. It is recommended choice for investors as millions of visitors are expected to arrive in Dubai for the Expo 2020. Has it is close to Dubai's major roads and only 15 minutes away from Expo 2020.


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Create installation directory, download and uninstall it to the directory.
Zabbix2.0A service process that supports JMX applications is added. It is called "Zabbix-Java-gateway". It is a program written in Java.
Edit the catalina.sh in the bin directory of the Tomcat service that needs to be monitored.
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It's been 8 months since I got to spend the day with the Galloway family, and in that time the weather has gotten warmer and Finn has gotten harder to catch. Elise and Chris tied the knot on one of the few gorgeous summer Saturdays we've gotten thus far, and we had a blast documenting the fun (and bubble gun). We love watching them grow, and we are happy to share some of our favorite images from their wedding with you today!