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Coronavirus - 21 July
• US life expectancy fell 1.5 years in 2020
• 92% of UK adults have antibodies
• Delta variant accounts for 83% of US cases
• Pfizer signs agreement to produce vaccine locally in South Africa
• France's health pass comes into force today
• France's health pass comes into effect today amid a surge of new infections. People must show proof of vaccination, a negative test or recent recovery to enter most museums and cinemas. Almost 58% of the adult population in France is fully vaccinated.
• Life expectancy in the US dropped by one and a half years in 2020, from 78.8 years in 2019 to 77.3 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
• An estimated 213,120 property sales were completed in the UK during the month of June. This was 216.1% higher than the same month a year earlier, and 108.5% above that of May this year.
• UK government borrowing was £22.8bn, IFS data showed, which was £5.5bn lower than June last year. • 92% of UK adults tested by the ONS during the week ending 4 July had antibodies, up from 89% two weeks before.
• In England, 92% had antibodies, compared to 90%. • In Wales, 93%, up from 92%. • In Northern Ireland, 90% up from 87%.
• In Scotland, 89%, up from 85%.
• A study by Vac4Covid of 12,000 people vaccinated across the UK showed that 7.9% of the participants reported side effects that disrupted their daily activities, with the most common including fever, headaches and fatigue. 45% of study participants said they felt better in seven days.
• Pfizer has announced a partnership with a South African manufacturer to produce its vaccine locally, the first such deal on the continent of Africa. Biovac will process and distribute 100 million doses a year starting in 2022.
• A survey by the Times of India has found that 67% of the country has antibodies, compared with 24% when the last survey was conducted in December-January.
• The British Meat Processors Association has warned that production lines have started to fail due to the number of workers self-isolating over coronavirus contacts.
• The first test batch of the Russian-developed Sputnik V vaccine has been produced in Vietnam, Russia's sovereign wealth fund RDIF and Vietnamese pharmaceutical firm Vabiotech said today.
• The Delta variant now accounts for 83% of all sequenced cases in the US according to the CDC.


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The DD Women's Series - Part 3: Natalie Takes On The European Tour
When we talk about tour life in the context of disc golf, what usually comes to mind? For many, it's packing your car full of gear and hitting the road for several months, playing event after event. Tour life can be difficult and equally rewarding when it's done in the United States, but touring in Europe is a bit of a different animal.
In Part 3 of our DD Women's Series, we'll get to learn from team member Natalie Hollokӧi the ins and outs of touring in Europe and what it's like for a female pro player to embark on such a journey. If you missed our first two posts where we got to learn more about Natalie, be sure to check them out!
The European Tour
The European disc golf scene is different in a variety of ways from what's going on in the US, but perhaps one of the major parts has to do with what touring actually looks like. Stateside, we have a wealth of events to choose from, including NT stops, Majors, the Disc Golf Pro Tour, and plenty of A-tiers to fill in the gaps.
In Europe, Natalie broke it down for us quite simply: "We have a European Tour and a European Pro Tour. [The] Pro Tour is only 2 categories: men's open and women's open. [The] European Tour is more for ams. As a pro, you can also play, but it's mostly for ams."
With only two main tours to choose from, it automatically cuts down on travel time and the grind that comes along with competing for months on end. The flip side, of course, is that there are fewer events to go to in general.
Those who decide to take part in either tour will find tournaments starting up around March and ending in October, and while every effort is made to include as much of Europe as possible, there's only so many courses and accommodations available in parts outside of Northern and Northeastern Europe.
How Natalie Chooses Her Events
You'd think that with a limited number of tournaments available, Hollokӧi would make a point to visit every single one. Yet with balancing a full-time job and a personal life, she has to make her decisions carefully. "Often I have to fly - if it's around 6 hours then I'll drive but any more than [that] it's not worth it," she said.
As we learned in Part 2 of this series, there aren't many professional female disc golfers hailing from Sweden, and that can limit the amount of camaraderie that so many of us love when touring with our friends. "I am often the only Swiss player, [there's] not a lot of Swiss playing internationally. Often I am alone. I rent a car and have to find everything by myself," Natalie said.
This doesn't stop her though - as a self-proclaimed talkative person she meets new people and makes friends everywhere she goes! Natalie has already competed in a few events this year and we'll no doubt see her perform well in 2018.
Our last segment in this 4-part series will take a look at Natalie's mental game and how she manages to perform well under the pressure of intense competition. Stay tuned!

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IFS announced the general availability of IFS Field Service Management 6 (FSM 6). With major enhancements and new capabilities, it has been field tested and is already delivering value for early adopter customer Eickhoff, a company with technology and services for mining and gearbox applications.
IFS's extended offering for service management, including the WorkWave suite of solutions, offers a breadth of capabilities. This makes IFS uniquely capable of addressing the entire market, from small and medium-sized companies to global enterprises.
The new version empowers users with new and extended features, such as enhanced capabilities for reverse logistics, spare parts management and depot repair, and increased flexibility for workforce scheduling optimization. Enhanced functionality for warranty, contracts and pricing management enables entirely new business models for companies that deliver services primarily through distributors.
Designed for deployment as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering, in the IFS Managed Cloud or on-premise, IFS FSM 6 redefines configurability for cloud-based field service, giving customers the freedom to tailor data fields, workflows and interfaces to their unique field service environment. ,Virtually eliminating the need for costly customizations, the new version makes it easy to optimize user behavior while remaining on a standard upgrade track that enables seamless access to the latest feature enhancements.


Good news for those who added velvet pieces to their wardrobe last season or in case you missed it last fall, the look is back (and better!) for another year. Velvet continues to permeate the wardrobes of A-listers, from Kendall to Amy Adams and it is a particularly hot fabric for red-carpet affairs throughout the colder months. I personally love the trend on a blazer jacket, as it is truly the easiest way to wear the trend, plus it allows for layering which is absolutely necessary given the weather lately (woke up to one degree Celsius today, say what?!). Here's how to style a velvet blazer this season, no matter what the occasion may be!
CASUAL: Try boxy, oversized and masculine shaped velvet blazers for a more laid-back take on the trend. A paperboy hat makes for the perfect accessory.
PARTY-READY: Fitted velvet blazer styles work better for such occasion and it looks great under a strappy LBD or a pleated skirt. Opt also for bold colours as coloured velvet was very coveted during NYFW earlier in the season.
DAY EDIT: Do it like me, add a white tee or cami and pair it with light-wash denim. Finish the look with boots or white trainers.
NIGHT EDIT: Swap the white cami for a lacy black one, pair it with black pants or a darker wash of denim and top it all off with coloured heels!
And if a blazer is not really your thing, velvet is everywhere and in a variety of different garments. From boots to tops and even pants, velvet is fun, soft and looks super luxe how matter how you style it. Needless to say, it is one of my favourites to try this season, and if you give it a try I'm sure it will be yours too.
Thoughts on this look? Let me know below! Here's to a brand new week ahead beauties!
Looks great, love it paired with the boots!
Beautiful blazer! I like combination with that hat and jeans!
That outfit is so adorable!! I love the blazer.
Amazing post dear! I really love our outfit!
I still don't own anything velvet, yes I know it's a huge trend but I think it's a trend that will die down in a year or two and these days I'm looking to invest in timeless pieces.
oh, that's so cute! i love how it reflects light off certain folds - definitely gives it more of a perk than a regular old black blazer!
I always liked velvet, this velvet blazer is gorgeous, loved how you paired it with denim and black boots.
I loved your outfit, dear Pam! You look so beautiful! I love velvet and I loved your blazer and the boots are amazing too! I hope you have a lovely week!
thank you, have a good week too!
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thank you! I am obsessed with these jeans!
Great outfit, as usual! I had a velvet blazer in high-school, used to wear it all the time. After I gained a lot of weight I stayed away from this material, as it made me look bigger, but now I`m ready to embrace the trend again.
I'm sure you will look great in it!
YAY! Thanks so much Carmen!
I really love this look. I've never considered getting velvet anything, but you are slowly converting me.
Do it girl, you won't regret it!
thanks Elena! Glad to see you around here!
Such a pretty casual dress dear! Love the velvet jacket, and those boots are really fabulous!


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Federal Court Sets Aside the DOL Wage Increase and the DHS H-1B Restrictions Rules
Yesterday, December 1, 2020, a federal judge in California issued an order setting aside two new rules from the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security, respectively. The first rule from the Department of Labor had gone into effect immediately and dramatically increased the prevailing wages that were required for H-1B and PERM applications. That rule has been set aside by the court as having improperly bypassed the normal notice and comment period required under federal law. It will likely take the Department of Labor a few days to revert back to the lower prevailing wage requirements. It is unclear as to whether the government will appeal this decision, but we do anticipate that even if there is an appeal that the rule will not be in effect while an appeal works its way through the court system. This was a widely expected outcome and will be welcome news to employers and employees alike.
The second rule from the Department of Homeland Security was set to go into effect next week, and it was also set aside by the federal judge in California. The rule would have enacted new restrictions and requirements around H-1B petitions. This outcome was also widely expected and is good news for employers who use the H-1B program.
Please reach out to your Graham Adair attorney if you have any questions and we will continue to provide updates as they become available on this situation.
Categories Compliance News & Updates USCIS
I-9 Update: I-797 Approvals Can Be Accepted in Lieu of EAD Cards
Citing COVID-19, USCIS has been experiencing significant delays in issuing EAD cards. USCIS has therefore announced that I-797 approvals with a notice of action date from December 1, 2019 to August 20, 2020 are acceptable as documentation to satisfy work eligibility for I-9 purposes.
Employers should note that I-797 approvals can only be used to satisfy work eligibility, and not identity. If an I-797 approval is used for work eligibility, the employee must also present a List B document to prove identity. By December 1, 2020, employers must re-verify any employee who presented an I-797 approval.
We will continue to provide updates on changes to the I-9 process due to the pandemic. In the meantime, please contact your Graham Adair attorney with any questions.
Categories Compliance
Clarifications to Suspension of the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
On June 22, 2020, President Trump signed Presidential Proclamation 10052, which suspends the entry to the United States of certain foreign nationals who present a risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The Proclamation included an exception for individuals whose entry is in the national interest as determined by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
The State Department recently enumerated a non-exhaustive list of the types of travel by H-1B, L-1A, L-1B and J-1 nonimmigrants that may be considered to be in the national interest and thus exempt from application of P.P. 10052.
The following national interest travel exceptions apply for H-1B applicants:
Travel as a public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or to conduct ongoing medical research in an area with a substantial public health benefit.
Travel supported by a request from a U.S. government agency or entity to meet critical U.S. foreign policy objectives or to satisfy treaty or contractual obligations.
Travel by applicants seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification. Forcing employers to replace employees in this situation may cause financial hardship. Consular officers can refer to Part II, Question 2 of the approved Form I-129 to determine if the applicant is continuing in "previously approved employment without change with the same employer."
Travel by technical specialists, senior level managers, and other workers whose travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States. Consular officers may determine that an H-1B applicant falls into this category when AT LEAST TWO of the following five indicators are present:
The petitioning employer has a continued need for the services or labor to be performed by the H-1B nonimmigrant in the United States – this indicator is only present for cases with an LCA approved during or after July 2020 as there is an indication that the petitioner still has a need for the H-1B worker. For LCAs approved by DOL before July 2020, this indicator is only met if the consular officer is able to determine from the visa application the continuing need of petitioned workers with the U.S. employer. Regardless of when the LCA was approved, if an applicant is currently performing or is able to perform the essential functions of the position for the prospective employer remotely from outside the United States, then this indicator is not present.
The applicant's proposed job duties or position within the petitioning company indicate the individual will provide significant and unique contributions to an employer meeting a critical infrastructure need. Critical infrastructure sectors are chemical, communications, dams, defense industrial base, emergency services, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, government facilities, healthcare and public health, information technology, nuclear reactors, transportation, and water systems. Employment in a critical infrastructure sector alone is not sufficient; the consular officers must establish that the applicant holds one of the two types of positions noted below:
Senior-level placement within the petitioning organization or job duties reflecting performance of functions that are both unique and vital to the management and success of the overall business enterprise; OR
The applicant's proposed job duties and specialized qualifications indicate the individual will provide significant and unique contributions to the petitioning company.
The wage rate paid to the H-1B applicant meaningfully exceeds the prevailing wage rate by at least 15 percent (see Part F, Questions 10 and 11 of the LCA) by at least 15 percent.
The H-1B applicant's education, training and/or experience demonstrate unusual expertise in the specialty occupation in which the applicant will be employed. For example, an H-1B applicant with a doctorate or professional degree, or many years of relevant work experience, may have such advanced expertise in the relevant occupation as to make it more likely that he or she will perform critically important work for the petitioning employer.
Denial of the visa pursuant to P.P. 10052 will cause financial hardship to the U.S. employer, i.e., the employer's inability to meet financial or contractual obligations; the employer's inability to continue its business; or a delay or other impediment to the employer's ability to return to its pre-COVID-19 level of operations.
The following national interest travel exceptions apply for L-1A applicants:
Travel based on a request from a U.S. government agency or entity to meet critical foreign policy objectives or satisfy treaty or contractual obligations.
Travel by applicants seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification. Forcing employers to replace employees in this situation may cause undue financial hardship.
Travel by a senior level executive or manager filling a critical business need of an employer meeting a critical infrastructure need. Critical infrastructure sectors include chemical, communications, dams, defense industrial base, emergency services, energy, financial services, food and agriculture, government facilities, healthcare and public health, information technology, nuclear reactors, transportation, and water systems. An L-1A applicant falls into this category when AT LEAST TWO of the following three indicators are present AND the L-1A applicant is not seeking to establish a new office in the United States:
Will be a senior-level executive or manager;
Has spent multiple years with the company overseas, indicating a substantial knowledge and expertise within the organization that can only be replicated by a new employee within the company following extensive training that would cause the employer financial hardship; OR
Will fill a critical business need for a company meeting a critical infrastructure need
L-1A applicants seeking to establish a new office in the United States likely do NOT fall into this category, unless two of the three criteria are met AND the new office will employ, directly or indirectly, five or more U.S. workers.
The following national interest travel exceptions apply for L-1B applicants:
Travel as a technical expert or specialist meeting a critical infrastructure need. The consular officer may determine that an L-1B applicant falls into this category if ALL THREE of the following indicators are present:
The applicant's proposed job duties and specialized knowledge indicate the individual will provide significant and unique contributions to the petitioning company;
The applicant's specialized knowledge is specifically related to a critical infrastructure need; AND
The applicant has spent multiple years with the company overseas, indicating a substantial knowledge and expertise within the organization that can only be replicated by a new employee within the company following extensive training that would cause the employer financial hardship.
National interest exceptions are available for H-4, L-2, and J-2 dependents who will accompany or follow to join a principal applicant who has been granted a national interest exception to P.P. 10052.
Applicants who are subject to this Proclamation, but who believe they may qualify for a national interest exception or other exception, should contact their Graham Adair attorney to request an emergency appointment. We will need to articulate specific details as to why the employee should qualify for an exception. While a visa applicant subject to the Proclamation might meet an exception, the applicant must first be approved for an emergency appointment request, and a final determination regarding visa eligibility will be made at the time of visa interview. Travelers who are subject to a regional COVID-19 restriction but who do not require a visa, such as ESTA travelers (i.e., those traveling on the Visa Waiver Program), should also contact us for how to request consideration for a national interest exception.
New Executive Order to Review H-1B Impact on U.S. Workers
Today's executive order does not create any immediate change to H-1B workers.
This most recent executive order on immigration brings H-1Bs under scrutiny in two different respects:
It directs federal agencies to review instances where H-1B workers provided services, whether through contract or subcontract, that may have negatively impacted U.S. workers. Agencies have 120 days to submit their report. Depending on the findings, further action may be taken to restrict the hiring and employment of H-1B workers by federal agencies.
It tasks the Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security with ensuring adequate protection of U.S. workers. While the executive order does not detail what this directive entails specifically, based on previous measures this may involve LCA audits, an increase in H-1B worksite visits, and increased requests for evidence based on LCA conditions, including job classifications and wage levels. The Secretaries of Labor and Homeland Security have 45 days to take action to implement any protections that are deemed necessary, so we will likely see some changes soon.
We are closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates as we have them. In the meantime, please contact your Graham Adair attorney with any questions.
Categories Compliance News & Updates
DHS Further Extends Flexibility in I-9 Verifications
On March 20th, DHS deferred the physical examination requirement of work authorization documents for Form I-9.? This allowed employers to inspect Section 2 documents via video link, fax, or email, as long as specific notation is entered in the "Additional Information" field on Section 2.? You can find our news alert on the initial guidance here.
Due to continued precautions related to COVID-19, DHS extended this flexibility for another 30 days to August 19th.
If you have any questions on how to complete the Form I-9 during these times, please contact your Graham Adair representative.
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EU Adviser Slams Malta's Legalization of Finch-Trapping
July 26, 2017 July 27, 2017 WILLIAM DOTINGA
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A goldfinch, one of seven species Malta allows hunters to live-trap.
(CN) – A European Court of Justice adviser said Wednesday that Malta's introduction of a law to allow the trapping of finches violates EU protections of wild birds.
Trapping finches to keep in birdcages has long been a tradition on Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea 50 miles south of Italy. But when the nation joined the European Union in 2004, one of the conditions called for phasing out the tradition while establishing a captive-breeding program.
But in 2014, Maltese lawmakers introduced a law to permit the trapping of seven species of finches – relying on exceptions in the EU law that allow for trapping when there's no other solution to protect public health, livestock, crops or for teaching and research.
The European Commission – the EU agency tasked with making sure member states' laws are in line with EU law – sued Malta, arguing the nation's reliance on the exceptions were misplaced. And on Wednesday, European Court of Justice Advocate General Eleanor Sharpston agreed.
"The individual categories of derogation contained [in the EU's wild birds directive] are not, as I read them, intended to serve as a basis for a broad, generalized practice that derogates from the principle of protection. Rather, they are intended to allow member states to address precise requirements and specific situations where it is in the general interest that the normal rule (protection of wild birds) should yield to some other pressing requirement," Sharpston wrote in a 25-page advisory opinion for the Luxembourg-based high court.
Malta hasn't shown that its purpose in allowing finches to be trapped – for use in fairs and exhibitions, to breed and for use as live decoys – lives up to the "no other satisfactory solution" part of the EU's wild birds directive, Sharpston said, but offered an alternative.
"There is no material before the court to suggest that 'capture, ring and release' would not be a satisfactory alternative solution," she wrote. "Objectively, it seems plausible to think that 'capture, ring and release' of a much more limited number of birds for strictly scientific purposes would allow trappers to continue to derive pleasure from exercising their skills to trap birds whilst reducing significantly the negative impact on bird conservation.
Sharpston also objected to Malta allowing trappers to use enormous clap-nets – measuring up to 42 square yards – to capture the finches.
"Such nets are a method for capture that is both large-scale and non-selective," the adviser wrote. "To the extent that finches tend to fly in flocks, it is plausible that significant numbers of finches will be caught in the net simultaneously. Even if the 'surplus' finches are immediately released, as Malta submits, that does not seem to me sufficient to conclude that the method of trapping ceases to be either 'large-scale' or 'non-selective.'
"It is also plausible that at least some will suffer stress from the experience and may not survive," she added. "It may even be that there is some risk – I make no attempt to evaluate the possible extent of such a risk – that the use of such nets by 4,000 license holders over a hunting season of 73 days may, potentially, be 'capable of causing the local disappearance of a species.'"
Sharpston's opinion is not binding on the EU high court, which has begun its deliberations in the case.
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Oke in her acceptance speech pledged to uphold the constitution of ICAN District Societies. While reiterating her support and loyalty to the President and Governing Council of ICAN, Oke promised to carry her executive members along to take part in the activities of the Institute in order to continue to showcase Lagos and District Society as the Premier District.
Furthermore, during her chairmanship year, the District Society's "Catch Them Young Programme" will be strengthened so that the Society can reach out "to the young ones in the society with the aim of guiding them towards actualising their dreams of becoming chartered accountants" Oke said.
Climax of the investiture ceremony was the emotional transfer of power from the immediate past chairman, Lydia H. Ajayi, to the current chairman, Oke. In accordance with the constitution, Oke took the oath of office.
The event which took place at Golden Gate Hotel, Ikoyi, Lagos, witnessed members of ICAN both in and outside Lagos, members of ICAN presidency, captains of industries among others, in attendance.
The newly inaugurated chairman administered the oath of office to the newly elected executive members. Together with the executive members, which comprise Constance Nwokejiobi (Vice Chairman), Adedeji Olumide (General Secretary), Alesta Wilcox (Treasurer), among others, Oke will pilot the affairs of ICAN, Lagos and District Society for the 2018/2019 chairmanship year.
Oke was elected, alongside other executive members, during the District's Annual General Meeting held on 26th April, 2018. Oke, a graduate of Accountancy from the University of Lagos, is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
The society's Members Annual Handbook was launched, during the investiture.


Electrical injuries, as such, are less prevalent in comparison to other forms of burn injuries. However, this type of injury is considered to be one of the most devastating injuries due to its high morbidity and mortality. It is also associated with high costs and long-term hospitalization as well as the need for multiple surgical procedures; therefore, specific management considerations are required for this type of injury.
It is more prevalent in developing countries, with prevalence rate being higher among men. Most of the pediatric population suffers injuries at home from low voltage appliances.
The patient with electrical injury is usually a young, employed person who can potentially return to a productive working life. Successfully achieving this goal would save society a great loss of human potential. The plastic surgeon is actively involved in all phases of the pursuit of maximal recovery of the patient with electrical injuries. Reconstructive procedures are required both in high voltage injuries and low voltage injuries and have improved the quality of lives of these patients by timely intervention.
Precautionary measures are necessary to reduce the incidence of high voltage injuries and their devastating effects. The incidence of high voltage injuries would not have been so high had the electric workers been properly trained and hazards of high tension lines explained. Moreover emphasis must be laid on the use of safety measures.
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"Austin and I went to the same elementary school, but being in different grades, we didn't know each other well," says bride Emily. But, fatefully it turns out, their mothers became close friends in recent years, and Austin's mom invited Emily's family to attend her 93-year-old uncle's wedding, at her house, to his 84-year-old girlfriend (!!). Emily attended the nuptial celebration, and, well…who wouldn't be prompted to fall in love in the presence of such a wedding! For the couple's own marriage celebration, Galveston was a natural choice: "Both of us have over 100 years of family connections to the island," Emily explains, noting that her grandparents had their own wedding reception at Hotel Galvez & Spa (Austin and Emily's choice of venue), in 1946. Their Catholic ceremony included a special message imparted by Pope Francis on how to love one another during marriage, which Emily counts as a highlight of their wedding day. For their reception, the hotel's famed Music Hall was decorated with lush flowers in shades of blush and ivory, and tabletop decor featuring pops of midnight blue and sparkling gold. Enjoy this peek into the pair's classic, elegant Texas wedding celebration, through photos by Houston's immensely talented Kelli Durham, and join us in wishing these two a lifetime of love and happiness!


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Welcome to America's only mountain zoo! Named 6th-Best Zoo in North America by USAToday's 10Best! Hand-feed giraffes and budgies, experience animals up-close, and witness a view like no other! We're open 365 days a year, so whether you're planning your first Colorado Springs vacation or returning to experience more of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, we're happy to have you!
*SPECIAL NOTICES:
Please be patient as we continue to make permanent repairs to roofs damaged in the catastrophic hail storm we experienced on Aug. 6, 2018. Temporary closures during this repair work will be minimal, but you may see some additional scaffolding or detours for your safety and the safety of our animals.
The Sky Ride will open at 11 a.m. the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of every month for routine preventative maintenance.
Aquatics is currently closed to build all-new homes for hippos, penguins, lemurs, and an EdVenture Complex! The new Water's Edge: Africa exhibit is anticipated to open fall 2019. Watch the progress, get details and ways to help by donating to Making Waves here.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is open 365 days a year, and welcomes visitors to explore and enjoy the animals. Be sure to remember, with the exception of some special events and holidays, the last admission is always at 4 p.m.
Please note: Mountaineer Sky Ride and the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun have different hours of operation than the Zoo.
Year-round Hours
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (last admission at 4 p.m.)
Please note that not all animals will be out on exhibit until 5 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m., last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed.
Christmas Eve: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m., last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closes 2 p.m., Electric Safari CLOSED.
Christmas Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m., last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed, Electric Safari 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their guests at 4:30 p.m.).
New Year's Eve: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m., last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closes 2 p.m., Electric Safari 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their guests at 4:30 p.m.) .
New Year's Day: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., last admission 2 p.m., last Sky Ride 2:30 p.m., Shrine Road closed, Electric Safari 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (exclusive early entry for Zoo members and their guests at 4:30 p.m.) .
All other holidays: Normal hours
Note: The Will Rogers Shrine is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day and the Shrine Road closes at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Special Event Hours
From time to time we offer special events at the Zoo that require us to close early to set up.
– Moonlight on the Mountain
During this summer evening, the Zoo will close at 4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m. with guests exiting at 4 p.m.), the last Sky Ride at 3:30 p.m., Encounter Africa and lower African lion viewing exhibit areas closing at 3 p.m., and the Shrine Road closes at 3 p.m. The Zoo will reopen for Moonlight on the Mountain at 5 p.m. for VIP entrance, and 6 p.m. for General Admission (A separate admission fee is charged for Moonlight on the Mountain.)
– Zoo Ball
During this summer evening, the Zoo will close at 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m. with guests exiting at 4:30 p.m.), for our annual black-tie gala, Zoo Ball. For more information, please contact Kelley Parker, Director of Development, at [email protected].
– Boo at the Zoo
During select October weekends, the Zoo will close at 3 p.m. (last admission at 2 p.m. with guests exiting at 3 p.m.), the last Sky Ride at 2:30 p.m. and the Shrine Road closes at 1 p.m. The Zoo will reopen for Boo at the Zoo at 4 p.m. (A separate admission fee is charged for Boo at the Zoo.)
– Electric Moonlight
During this winter evening, the Zoo will close at 4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.) for Electric Moonlight. The Zoo will reopen for Electric Moonlight at 5:30 p.m. for guest entrance. (A separate admission fee is charged for Electric Moonlight.)
– Electric Safari
During many non-holiday December evenings: the Zoo will close at 4 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.) for Electric Safari. The Zoo will reopen for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.
On holiday December & January evenings:
Christmas Eve, December 24 – Electric Safari is CLOSED.
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: The Zoo will close early for daytime visits at 3 p.m. , with the last ticket of the day sold at 2 p.m. Guests must exit the Zoo at 3 p.m. Last Sky Ride is at 2:30 p.m. The Zoo will open for Electric Safari at 4:30 p.m. for Zoo members and their guests, and at 5:30 p.m. for nonmembers. A separate admission fee is required for Electric Safari for non-members.
Please see our Zoo Events Listings for the exact times and dates of these and other special events.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo operates independently of local tax support. That means we depend on admission fees, membership dues, donations and grants for funding. By visiting, you'll not only experience amazing animals, you'll be helping to care for them.
Your Zoo admission also includes an admission to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun for that day.
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Admission
REGULAR DAYS
SPRING / SUMMER SEASON
(March – September)
PEAK DAYS
Friday – Sunday + Holidays
[Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day]
Adult (12-64) …………………. $19.75
Child (3-11) …………………… $14.75
Seniors (65+) …………………. $17.75
Military Adult** ……………….. $16.75
Military Child** ……………….. $11.75
Ages 2 and under ……………….. 75¢
Adult (12-64) ………………….. $24.75
Military Adult** ………………. $21.75
(October – November)
7 days / week
VALUE DAYS
(December – February)
Military Child** ………………… $7.75
Ages 2 and under……………….. 75¢
75¢ of every Zoo admission goes directly to Quarters for Conservation (Q4C). Q4C is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's program to directly fund new and existing wildlife conservation programs in our region and around the globe. Click to learn more about Q4C.
Know when you're coming?
Buy your specific date admission eTickets now to save time! (Military discount is not available for online ticket sales at this time.)
BUY ZOO TICKETS
Did you know a Zoo membership pays for itself in just two visits?
Learn more about becoming a Zoo member HERE!
**The Military Discount is offered to all active duty, veteran and retired military personnel any day of the year. Bring any of the following to qualify for the discount for you and your dependents living in the same household:
A valid military / retired military ID
A copy of your DD214
Your state driver's license printed with veteran indicator or military identifier
Your ID issued by the VA, VFW or American Legion
The military discount for general Zoo admission is $3 off normal rates.
This discount cannot be combined with other offers. A valid military ID is required upon purchase.
We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover and in-state personal checks with a valid ID.
Pre-Purchase Gift Tickets
Pre-purchase Zoo admission tickets to give as gifts, they are available as eTickets here
Discover ways to save, special promotions and coupons here!
Group and School Admission Discounts & Information
Find out about school group visit rates and procedures, as well as discounts for general groups of 15 or more here!
View the Zoo Tours page for information on a variety of Zoo explorations programs and tours.
Special or Marketing Event Admission Prices
Special admission prices often apply to special events, please see the individual event listings on the Zoo Events page for details.
The Zoo is a wonderful place to hold your special event, view available catering and event rental's pricing and details.
Directions to the Zoo
Located in southwest Colorado Springs on the side of Cheyenne Mountain, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is situated just above (to the west) of The Broadmoor.
Driving directions to the Zoo from I-25:
Take exit 138 (Circle Drive).
Go west on Lake Avenue, toward The Broadmoor Hotel.
Turn right at the hotel roundabout and follow the signs to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
GET GOOGLE MAPS – printable or map w/driving directions
– Guests with disabilities – reserved parking spaces are available adjacent to the Zoo's front admission gates.
– Over-sized vehicles, vehicles with trailers and school buses – please use the southern section of the lot for parking at the Zoo.
Questions or parking requests with special needs, please contact Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Guest Services at 719-424-7821.
Accessibility & Special Needs
Please visit our Accessibility and Special Needs page for detailed information on wheelchair and stroller rentals, service animal guidelines and assistance, Zoo elevation and getting around the Zoo, Zoo transportation, and parking to assist you with your visit.
Where to Stay and Play
Discover discounts on hotels & Zoo admission when you choose Stay and Play packages!


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News Peru News
Brother of Peru's worst serial killer sentenced to death in Japan
By Frances Jenner March 9, 2018
Peruvian congressmen accused of rape gets 10-year suspension from office
The brother of Peru's worst serial killer has become the first Peruvian to be sentenced to death in Japan after a Thursday decision tying him to the murder of six people, according to Peru's RPP newsgroup.
Vayron Jhonatan Nakada Ludeña, a Peruvian national, had spent 10 years as a drifter in Japan with no regular job or fixed address. In September of 2015, he was taken in for questioning by police when he was found trespassing on a private property. He escaped when allowed to go out for a cigarette and went on a seemingly mindless killing rampage.
He fatally stabbed a middle-aged couple, an 84-year-old woman, a 41-year-old woman and the woman's two daughters, aged 7 and 10, according to the news report.
Nakada reportedly hid some of the bodies in a closet, stole a car and around ¥9000 (or roughly $84). While being chased by the police after, the South East China Post said he was seen stabbing himself in the face. When asked to stop, slashed his wrists and threw himself out of a 2nd-floor window. He was taken to hospital with a fractured skull.
In a court appearance on Feb. 9, Nakada said that he had no memory of killing anyone. His defence argued for diminished responsibility, as he was diagnosed with schizophrenia in a court-required psychiatric test, even though the previous mental health test taken for the case reported him as being of a sound mind.
According to online publication The Japan Times, the prosecutors admitted that Nakada Ludeña had mental health issues, but that he was still capable of understanding what was right and wrong. The judge cited Nakada hiding the bodies as evidence that he was aware that what he was doing was a criminal act, and condemned his acts as "cruel and inhumane," Japanese state channel NHK reported.
The defence have appealed the decision.
Nakada is the brother of Pedro Pablo Nakada Ludeña, the most brutal serial killer in Peru's history. In 2007, he killed 17 people and was nicknamed 'Apostle of Death.' After his capture, authorities said he showed no remorse and said he was told by God to cleanse the world of prostitutes, drug addicts, homosexuals and criminals. He was declared nonculpable due to being diagnosed a paranoid schizophrenic, and was sentenced to 35 years in the psychiatric ward of Lurigancho Prison, where he remains.
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By Diego Lopez Marina - January 14, 2023
Evo Morales, former president of Bolivia, banned from entering Peru


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Biographie

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  Médaille d'argent aux Jeux africains de 2011
  Médaille de bronze aux Jeux africains de 2007

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Joueuse angolaise de basket-ball
Joueuse de basket-ball aux Jeux olympiques d'été de 2012
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INFINITY SPEAKER SERIES PRESENTS
Eric Archambeau:
Fixing finance to save the planet
In the latest webisode of Infinity Speaker Series, garten founder & CEO Michael Heinrich hosts author and leading impact investor Eric Archambeau, co-founder of Astanor Ventures. They will discuss the many hidden problems caused by our current financial system, and how valuing a company based on the 3 P's – profit, people, and the planet – will create a healthier and sustainable future.
About Infinity Speaker
Eric Archambeau
A global food enthusiast and not-for-profit activist, Astanor's co-founder Eric has been supporting healthy food education and regenerative agriculture training for over a decade. The former Silicon Valley technology entrepreneur turned venture capitalist (App Annie, Betfair, Freenow, Onfido , Spotify, Xing) was Global Chairman of the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and co-founded Quadia – a Geneva-based impact investing firm that offers private investors and family offices tailored strategies and portfolios that deliver social and environmental impact.
About our host
Michael Heinrich
Michael started in technical product management and engineering at SAP and Microsoft, helping shape the strategic vision of xApps Duet as well as MSDN academic alliance and ImagineCup (the world's premier student technology competition). Then he worked for Bain & Co, consulting Fortune 500 companies in the technology, CPG, and financial services sectors. Michael is dedicating his time to making the world healthy and blissful. He is the Founder & CEO of garten (formerly Oh My Green), a YCombinator Top 100 (S16 and YCG F19 batches), and Stanford StartX company.
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Dr. Tony Nader:
Simple Answers to the Big Questions in Life
garten founder & CEO Michael Heinrich hosts Dr. Tony Nader, a medical doctor, neuroscientist, and international scholar with mastery in both modern science and timeless Vedic wisdom. They will explore solutions to the big questions that have long fascinated and intrigued philosophers and scientists alike, and how this can be applied to the modern workplace.
Dr. Tony Nader
Tony Nader M.D., Ph.D., MARR, is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. in neuroscience), and a globally recognised Vedic scholar. As Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's successor, Dr. Nader is head of the international Transcendental Meditation® organisations in over 100 countries. From the Americas to Asia, from Europe to Africa, Dr. Nader guides the Transcendental Meditation program and its advanced practices, and the practical applications of this technology in all areas of national life – education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and more.
Chip Conley:
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New York Times bestselling author Chip Conley is the hospitality maverick who helped Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand. In Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder he shares his unexpected journey at midlife — from CEO to intern — learning about technology as Airbnb's Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, while also mentoring CEO Brian Chesky. Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. He serves on the board of Encore.org and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity.
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Brenly Mismanages Bullpen, Almost Blows Another World Series Game
Fascinating. I noticed the Diamondbacks were up 2-0 after seven last night, so I broke my "no Yankees on television" rule to see how Bob Brenly would manage to blow this one. Actually, that's a bit harsh. What I really wanted to see was how he would try to end the game without his closer, Byung-Hyun Kim, who presumably would be unable to work after throwing 62 pitches the previous night. But I did tune in fully expecting to see the Yankees win.
What I didn't expect was for Brenly to bring Kim in again. In fact, when Fox did their little poll, I scoffed, thinking, "Even Brenly's not stupid enough to bring Kim in after overworking him last night." When he did call on his nominal closer, I was stunned. What the hell was Brenly thinking? I know he doesn't like to be second-guessed (try a different line of work, Bob) but if you couldn't see this blowing up in his face from a mile away, you probably weren't paying attention.
Kim, to his credit, despite having poor stuff and worse command, battled and damn near bailed out his manager. But with two outs in the ninth, for the second night in a row, he served up a game-tying homer, this time to Scott Brosius.
Then it became a battle between Mariano Rivera and Mike Morgan. And Morgan, to his credit, kept Arizona in the game. But eventually Brenly's luck ran out and the Yankees won. As they always do. Others will analyze this more and probably better than I can, but for me, one of the most telling stats of the past two nights is pitch counts. Schilling, one of the best pitchers in either league, throws 88 pitches; Kim, nominal closer and one of the few guys in his bullpen Brenly seems to trust throws 77; Batista, third or fourth starter, throws 126.
What in God's name is Brenly thinking? Hasn't anyone explained to him how to use a pitching staff? You don't pull a guy with a reputation for going deep into games after he's thrown only 88 pitches and replace him with a guy who seldom throws more than 25 pitches only to leave him in for 62. And you sure as hell don't bring the second guy into the following night's game to throw 15 more!
I understand that managing a big-league ballclub must be a very difficult task, and I'm sure Brenly has his strengths as a manager but as the past two nights have shown, in-game strategy is decidedly not among them. I feel badly for Kim, who gave up game-winning homers in back-to-back games against the Padres the first weekend in September. I didn't feel too badly for him then, although my wife did. But this time, I feel terrible. His manager set him up for failure two nights in a row, first by leaving him in way too long, then by bringing him back exhausted. Honestly, the way Brenly has treated Kim, I'm hoping all he blows is the World Series. I don't want to put some kind of jinx on Kim but if he does come down with a major arm injury next season, we won't need to look too far to figure out why.
I'll be honest; I don't care for the Diamondbacks much as a team. I don't care for the way the organization is run, and I don't like their attitude. But I feel badly for the fans. If I were one of them, I'd be furious at Brenly. Heck, I'm furious at him and I don't even like the team he manages. And yet, like a car wreck, it is horribly compelling to watch a manager almost singlehandedly give the World Series to his opponent.
I could go on at great length but I've taken up enough of your time already. Here are some other items of note:
The Closer: San Diego Padres (ESPN)
The Curse of the Balboni (ESPN)
More on (not "moron") Bob Brenly's work in Game 4: Baseball Prospectus and Baseball Primer
Finally, if you're interested (or even if you're not), our group won the "Something-Dreadful-Made-Fun Award" for our interpretation of Monty Python's Spanish Inquistion. Which proves that once again the judges had no idea what we were doing. If they had, they would have given us the "Something-Hysterically-Funny-Made-Mildly-Amusing Award." But hey, we got more recognition this year than we did last year for dressing up as members of the Borg collective.
My cultural reference points are all screwed up. Maybe next year we'll dress up as the New Kids on the Block. They're still insanely popular, right?
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Q: Removing "Edit" link in Leads Detail View for Converted Leads in SugarCRM? How can i remove "Edit" link in "Leads Detail View" for Converted Leads in SugarCRM.
I want to have "Edit" link to be visible for only Non-Converted leads.
Regards,
Vishal Sharma

A: in the Leads Detail View you have an hidden field:
 `<input type="hidden" class="sugar_field" id="status" value="Converted"/>`

just include an js in the detailviewdefs.php where you check for that field and if value is "Converted" hide the Edit Button.
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LILONGWE—Britain has made good on its threat and cut off general budget support for Malawi effective today, UK's International Development Secretary Minister Andrew Mitchell has announced.
Mitchell said in a statement that he took the decision after the government of Malawi, which is heavily dependent on foreign aid, repeatedly failed to address UK concerns over economic management and governance.
"General budget support, which is used to allow government to deliver their own national strategies for poverty reduction against an agreed set of targets, has been suspended indefinitely," said Mitchell.
"On governance, demonstrations have been suppressed, civil society organisations intimidated, and an Injunctions Bill passed that would make it easier for the government to place restrictions on opponents without legal challenge," he added citing the controversial bill Mutharika just assented to in defiance of a court order.
UK did warn the Bingu wa Mutharika administration of "consequences" if its top envoy to the southern African country was expelled. Fergus Cochrane-Dyet, in a leaked cable to his superiors in London, had described Mutharika's rule as autocratic. Malawi ignored the warning and booted the diplomat out of the country in April this year. Pres Mutharika later said he was offended by Cochrane-Dyet's remarks.
"On the economy, the UK is concerned that Malawi's overvalued exchange rate has created chronic foreign exchange shortages which are having a serious impact on the Malawian private sector's ability to drive future growth. There are now daily fuel queues, tobacco exports have deteriorated and Malawi is off-track with its IMF programme," Mitchell said.
The statement said the development secretary's decision is in line with international concern over Malawi's current position. The World Bank, the European Union, the African Development Bank, Germany and Norway have all suspended or ended general budget support to Malawi.
"The UK provides development assistance in order to help communities lift themselves out of grinding poverty, whether that's through getting children into school, ensuring women survive childbirth or helping farmers grow enough food to feed their families and communities.
"But poor people in Malawi and British taxpayers alike have been let down. In these circumstances I cannot justify the provision of general budget support for Malawi.
"In the meantime we will use other means to ensure that programmes to protect poor Malawians, amongst the poorest people in the world, and deliver basic services like health and education are able to continue.
"The UK has a long and deep commitment to the people of Malawi and we are keen to see the country resume the good progress it has made in recent years. I remain willing to reconsider our approach as and when our concerns are addressed."
The UK, which provides about half of Malawi's development budget, has helped improve food security in Malawi for over seven million people a year by providing them with high yielding maize and legume seeds via the farm input subsidy programme.
UK support to strengthen the health service has, since 2004, helped save the lives of 3, 200 pregnant women and 40, 000 children. UK funding has built over 3, 200 primary school classrooms and 4, 800 toilets since 2001 which helped to keep more girls in school.
"All budget support is tightly monitored against a strict set of expected results and can be reviewed by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact at any time," reads the statement.
This latest move comes as the UK government has reduced general budget support across the world by 43% and tightened up on the principles by which budget support agreements are made.
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Judy Dutton January 21, 2015 at 8:31 PM
One of the most exciting highlights of pregnancy are the sonograms, where you can take a peek at baby before he's born. But lately a growing number of moms-to-be are using these images a whole new way: to try to take an early stab at predicting the gender of their baby. Sure, by around 20 weeks, the fetus is developed enough that a sonogram technician can tell you the sex with a fair amount of confidence (assuming baby is positioned the right way). But some moms swear sonograms give clues to a baby's gender as early as six weeks!
This news has prompted hordes of hopeful parents to scrutinize their early sonogram pics, and upload them online for predictions from others. According to a survey by the British parenting site Netmums, one third of parents have posted early ultrasound images on websites like Facebook soliciting friends to weigh in on whether it's a boy or girl; meanwhile sites like In-gender hosts whole discussion boards on how to guess right.
Granted, the medical community is skeptical that this method really works.
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"The only way to determine sex during a sonogram is by visualizing the penis or vagina," says Fahimeh Sasan, MD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. And these private parts just don't exist until well into a pregnancy. Still, many might think there's something to it because the odds of guessing right are pretty good. "Sex is 50/50, so any old wives tale or gimmick will be correct 50 percent of the time," Dr. Sasan points out.
Still, even if early sonograms aren't an accurate way to predict gender, we doubt that will stop parents from trying because, well, it's fun! Just don't decorate your nursery based on the results.
If you're curious to give it a try, here are the most popular ways moms claim you can tell a baby's gender from an early sonogram:
Placenta on right side of uterus (also called the Ramzi theory) = boy
Placenta on left side of uterus = girl
Private parts nub pointing up less than 30 percent = girl
Private parts nub point up more than 30 percent = boy
Square skull and jaw = boy
Round skull = girl
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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a method of financing real estate development costs to promote development, redevelopment and housing in areas where it would not otherwise occur. The Granite Falls EDA use TIF revenues to encourage developers to invest in new project. These projects include constructing building or other private improvements, cleaning polluted areas, redeveloping areas that contain blight, or paying for public improvements such as streets, sidewalks, sewer and water, and similar improvements.
TIF is a complex and often misunderstood incentive. In the illustration below, the value of the property is on a trend to decline (or stagnate) over time absent of any intervention such as the use of TIF. Once a TIF Plan is in place, the property tax value is "frozen" while development takes place. Construction, that would have otherwise ceased to occur, is started and subsequently places the property on a more positive, long-term trend. The taxes associated with the increase value are captured to pay for the investment, but plenty of benefit to all taxing districts is realized in the prevention of further tax base erosion and additional tax base upon the termination of the district. For further explanation, please visit the following link outlining an example of effective TIF use.
TIF Districts capture the additional property taxes paid as a result of new development in the district to pay for part of the development costs. The tax revenue that is generated and collected on the new development is not distributed as provided in general law to the County, School District, City/Township and Special Taxing Districts, but instead is distributed to the TIF Authority that created the district. When a new building is constructed, the market value of the property and its property taxes typically rise. Classic examples would be building a new store on an undeveloped parcel or replacing one or more old buildings with a new, larger building. In both of these instances, the market value of the property will rise because the improvements add value to the parcel.
The "tax increment or increment" for the district is determined by multiplying the original tax rate by the captured retained net tax capacity. This roughly equals the taxes paid by the captured tax capacity or the increase in taxes that occur as a result of the development.


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La Sera – Hour Of The Dawn
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Rating: ★★★½ ·
It's been a while since Katy Goodman stepped away from Vivian Girls and out on her own with La Sera. Her last full-length effort, See The Light, came out roughly two years ago and showed a lot of growth for the band and their sound. Now they're back with album number three, which seems like an overall step in the edgier direction; the jangly pop is now straight rock and roll, harkening back to the original direction that La Sera began with.
"Losing To The Dark," is the cold open for the album, with squalling feedback entering your ears first and foremost. This changes to some guttural sounding guitar and rapid percussion that gives the song a constant driving beat. Then Katy joins in with her sultry du-wop esque vocals and tops the song off. This track is a nice little introduction whose lingering guitars drive you to charge ahead into the album.What seems to be pretty commonplace now for Goodman and company is crafting catchy songs that adhere to the lo-fi and feminine vocal rock. "Fall in Place" is no exception to this, and the percussion on this song will have you tapping along to the beat and rocking out to the surfy guitars making their way through the percussion.
While song length isn't necessarily an indication of merit, when you listen to the album, you can definitely get a taste of the different texture that the transitioning lengths of songs gives to the album. Whereas some albums of this genre come across as a little sloppy in that most of the songs are of equal length and get a little lost in the shuffle, La Sera have obviously put a little extra in time and effort into the timing of the album.
At the end of the album you feel fairly satisfied with the level of rock intricate guitar patterns that pervade most songs. While I have found some new catchy tunes to have a place in my listening rotation, it's easy to get a little weighted down by them at instances in the album. The vocals and the guitars blend together in these instances to become a little too angular. However, this doesn't completely weigh down Hour Of The Dawn, which has some great tracks to stumble upon.
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6:55pm: GM Doug Melvin says that he is working on a trade involving Kottaras and hopes to complete it in a day or two, tweets Tom Haudricourt of the Journal-Sentinel.
11:03am: The Brewers announced that they designated catcher George Kottaras for assignment. In related moves, Milwaukee activated catcher Jonathan Lucroy from the 15-day disabled list, optioned infielder Jeff Bianchi to Triple-A and selected the contract of right-hander Jim Henderson.
Kottaras, 29, figures to draw trade interest in the coming days, when teams such as the Mets and Nationals could inquire about possible deals. He has a .209/.409/.360 batting line in 116 plate appearances this year, thanks to an impressive 25% walk rate. In parts of five MLB seasons, Kottaras has a .221/.326/.402 batting line.
Could this be like the Roberts situation?
I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in the same place as Roberts did too.
If he just slaughtered everyone as much as he does Pittsburgh, then he'd be the best catcher in history!
Blue Jays could use a good Canadian boy behind the plate after JPA went down last night.
The Real Greek God of Walks!
he's in no way an upgrade over Gomes.
Alright – movement. Let's keep the changes coming.
I can also suggest with the injury to Arencibia the Jays may be interested in him. Plus he is Canadian so that also does not hurt.
Kottaras could draw interest in the coming days? I'd be surprised if he wasn't dealt by the end of the day, heck, even before today's game. Teams need catchers, and we probably won't be asking much.
Glad we made this move. Happy to have Luc back, and while I wanted to see Bianchi get more playing time, we need bullpen help more than we need him right now.
He should go to Boston just so they can play "Welcome back…" song.
Boston already has another backup they are looking to move in Shoppach and one that can actually hit at that. Might strike out more, but defense and hitting (power) far above George's abilities.
The guy'd be a good pickup for any team needing a catcher. Given more playing time, his average would probably be a lot higher. He just doesn't have a place in Milwaukee right now. Luc and Maldonado are the future behind the plate.
The pride of Scarborough ontario!
I hope the Nats pick him up.
I would have rather seen izturis go then bianchi. Theres a chance he could be the starting SS for them next year and he needs to get some big league ABs. He was a 300 hitter at Nashvile before being called up. Izturis has no place on a non contending roster.
If Cashman doesn't make a push for Kottaras, it proves that Martin and/or Stewart have dirty pictures of him doing something worse than his affair.
I was going to say the same thing…well not exactly. I don't know anything about dirty pictures. Anyway, this has Yankees written all over it. Add the fact that Kottaras is a lefty, which certainly can't hurt in Yankee Stadium.
Wasn't there a report that the Mets were interested in him a few weeks ago?
Kot's: hate to see yo go, had some big hits for us…but were gearing up to make another run in the future. And small market teams like the Brewers have to do all they can to align the stars to get into a already corrupt playoff system! Tell whatever team for a compensatory pick…WE WANT YOUNG ARMS…GO CREW!
He's going to the Nats for a bag of peanuts and a few balls.
Come on A's, step in and get him so that Suzuki is expandable.
Brewers GM Doug Melvin said today Greinke will be traded. I say either to Baltimore,Texas, or St. Louis. An okay solid backup catcher Brewers could get it, Matt Treanor. If Jesus Flores wasn't starting catcher for the National's he'd be a good backup too. But they just need a solid catcher that's a perfect fit for a backup. Treanor or Humberto Quintero would be a good fit.
Grienke and Kottaras to Chicago. Come on Doug.
The Mets could use Kottaras—he would be an upgrade over automatic out Mike Nickeas on days when Josh Thole does't start.


The biennial Games of the Small States of Europe, first held in 1985, is a multi-sport event for independent European nations with a population of less than 1 million. Only a limited number of events are included on the programme of each Games. Eligibility rules are more relaxed than for most major events hence overseas nationals have often been able to represent competing states.


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Q: Splitting a list with regex I am having some trouble trying to split each element within a nested list. I used this method for my first split. I want to do another split to the now nested list. I thought I could simply use the same line of code with a few modifications goal2 = [[j.split("") for j in goal]], but I continue to get a common error: 'list' object has no attribute 'split'. I know that you cannot split a list, but I do not understand why my modification is any different than the linked method. This is my first project with web scraping and I am looking for just the phone numbers of the website. I'd like some help to fix my issue and not a new code so that I can continue to learn and improve my own methods.
import requests
import re
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup

source = requests.get('https://www.pickyourownchristmastree.org/ORxmasnw.php').text
soup = BeautifulSoup(source, 'lxml')

info = soup.findAll(text=re.compile("((?:\d{3}|\(\d{3}\))?(?:\s|-|\.)?\d{3}(?:\s|-|\.)\d{4})"))[:1]
goal = [i.split(".") for i in info]
goal2 = [[j.split("") for j in goal]]

for x in goal:
    del x[2:]

for y in goal:
    del y[:1]

print('info:', info)
print('goal:', goal)

Output without goal2 variable:
info: ['89426 Green Mountain Road, Astoria, OR 97103. Phone: 503-325-9720. Open: ']
goal: [[' Phone: 503-325-9720']]

Desired Output with "goal2" variable:
info: [info: ['89426 Green Mountain Road, Astoria, OR 97103. Phone: 503-325-9720. Open: ']
goal: [[' Phone: 503-325-9720']]
goal2: ['503-325-9720']

I will obviously have more more numbers, but I didn't want to clog up the space. So it would look somthing more like this:
goal2: ['503-325-9720', '###-###-####', '###-###-####', '###-###-####']

But I want to make sure that each number can be exported into a new row within a csv file. So when I create a csv file with a header "Phone" each number above will be in a seperate row and not clustered together. I am thinking that I might need to change my code to a for loop???

A: The cleaner approach here would be to just do another regex search on your info, e.g.:
pat = re.compile(r'\d{3}\-\d{3}\-\d{4}')
goal = [pat.search(i).group() for i in info if pat.search(i)]

Outputs:
goal: ['503-325-9720']

Or if there are more than one number per line:
# use captive group instead
pat = re.compile(r'(\d{3}\-\d{3}\-\d{4})')
goal = [pat.findall(i) for i in info]

Outputs:
goal = [['503-325-9720', '123-456-7890']]


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Take the Plunge With Omega's 'Deep Black' Planet Ocean Collection
These dark divers inspired by Jacques Cousteau can withstand pressures down to 2,000 feet.
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Omega has long ruled the seas, having offered the first-ever commercially available diving watch back in 1931. Still, the Swiss watch giant's latest offering, the "Deep Black" Planet Ocean, is an impressive feat.
The cases and bezels on these watches, available in red, blue, black, or gold, are made entirely of ceramic. Even without the durability of metal, they can withstand intense ocean pressures down to 2,000 feet.
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The dark colorways evoke the visible spectrum of the deepest ocean depths. At 16 feet deep, the first color to disappear is red (Hence, the red option). At 900 feet deep, the last color visible to the naked eye is blue, so of course there's a blue watch, too. Both versions have been brushed for a matte effect that allows for stronger underwater visibility.
You can go completely incognito in the all-black choice or just stick around the ship deck with the leisurely gold option. Both of these options have been polished for a glossier, luxurious finish.
The chronometer bears a GMT ring on its dial while a diving scale has been fixed to the bezel.
Its sapphire crystal exhibition caseback is also a true rarity for diving watches.
The timepieces are wrapped up in a black rubber strap that gives off the impression of being made of fabric due to a contrasting stitching feature. The gold option comes in a stylish, water-resistant leather strap.
The "Deep Black" is an exciting continuation of the Planet Ocean collection, which first debuted in 2005 and pays homage to Omega-donning pioneers like William Beebe, Jacques Cousteau and Jacques Mayol.
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If it weren't for the immense energy that we put into denying who we are and into perpetuating emotions such as depression, repression, and self-doubt, life would be a continual revelation of joy and well-being. In this inspirational yet down-to-earth book, renowned healer and teacher Denise Linn draws upon her own story, as well as from wisdom she's gathered from native cultures around the world, to help you heal your past and create a fulfilling future. This book guides you through four profound acts of personal power that assist you in breaking free from negative family and ancestral patterns so that your light can help illuminate the world.It takes only a single breakthrough to restructure your personal history so that you can heal your family tree--both for the generations behind you and those that will follow--which in turn empowers your life. This book shows you how to take that step of self-discovery so you can walk this planet with grace and ease, while experiencing the majesty of your being.
Denise Linn is an internationally renowned teacher in the field of self-development. She's the author of the bestseller "Sacred Space" and the award-winning "Feng Shui for the Soul," and has written 15 books, which are available in 24 languages. Denise has appeared in numerous documentaries and television shows worldwide, gives seminars on six continents, and is the founder of the International Institute of Soul Coaching(R), which offers professional certification programs in life coaching.


We've been creating and giving away holiday social media graphics for your church. Use them to keep your content fresh while giving yourself a breather. Or if you'd rather create your own, that's cool too (we recommend the Church Graphics Handbook for DIY help).
Need more social graphics? Join Courageous Storytellers for an archive of all kinds of social media graphics and stock photos, among other practical resources for church communicators.
We've got a bunch of social media graphics to help you ring in the new year. Encourage your congregation and focus their thoughts for New Year's.
The church has a thing or two to say about love. Grab this series of Valentine's Day social graphics based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.
People who go to church are the first to forget about Daylight Saving Time, so remind them with this simple 'Spring Forward' graphic. We've also got some Daylight Saving tips and tweets to help spread the word.
St. Patrick's Day isn't just about beer. There's a story of a saint your church can talk up. We've got some St. Patrick's Day social graphics to help start the conversation.
It's the biggest holiday in the church year and you'll be plenty busy. We've got four Easter graphics to help ease some of your burden and give you more time to focus on other things.
For many churches Mother's Day is the third most popular Sunday of the year. Encourage moms (and try not to alienate everyone else) with these Mother's Day graphics.
For most churches Father's Day isn't quite as popular, but it's still worth it to give props to pops with these Father's Day graphics.
Here in the U.S., Independence Day is another opportunity to engage and connect with your community. We've got a free collection of three graphics in two different sizes.
Remind your congregation to set their clocks back and avoid being late for church with this daylight savings graphic.
Nobody gets upset if you say 'thank you' too much. Encourage your congregation to give thanks with this Thanksgiving social graphic bundle.
Celebrate the birth of our Savior on social media by focusing attention on what really matters. Share this single Christmas graphic or check out our Social Media Advent Calendar, a collection of 25 Christmas graphics featuring Bible verses sharing the Christmas story and an optional countdown to Christmas.
Free social media graphics can be a big boost, but we also encourage you to do it yourself. The Church Graphics Handbook can offer some help if you want to make your own social media graphics but aren't sure how to start.


I have a friend who has terminal cancer and I want to make a quilt and I'd like to get it done quickly. After going thru all my stash & precuts, I think a jelly roll quilt may be the best and friendship braid has meaning too.
I watched Jenny's tutorial, but she doesn't say how many per section. And I'm terrible at math!
I was wondering if it would work to just sew the allllll into one long strip then cut in half and half again? Would that be big enough? Or maybe sew them all in a strip and then cut 5 or 6 equal lengths?
Thanks! How long are the pieces? I am using the binding tool nd it's one about 8.5" - not sure 3 columns would be wide enough?
I made a friendship braid using a layer cake. I kept the length at 10" and just trimmed half one way and half the other way. Just start piecing until you have the length you want then cut. Add borders, sashing and it goes together fast. I know. I made this top in about 3 days.
Beautiful quilt, am partial to blue and white quilts.


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Q: Is this an error in the seaborn.lineplot hue parameter? With this code snippet, I'm expecting a line plot with one line per hue, which has these distinct values: [1, 5, 10, 20, 40].
import math
import pandas as pd
import seaborn as sns

sns.set(style="whitegrid")

TANH_SCALING = [1, 5, 10, 20, 40]
X_VALUES = [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15]
COLUMNS = ['x', 'y', 'hue group']

tanh_df = pd.DataFrame(columns=COLUMNS)

for sc in TANH_SCALING:
    data = {
        COLUMNS[0]: X_VALUES,
        COLUMNS[1]: [math.tanh(x/sc) for x in X_VALUES],
        COLUMNS[2]: len(X_VALUES)*[sc]}
    tanh_df = tanh_df.append(
        pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=COLUMNS),
        ignore_index=True
    )

sns.lineplot(x=COLUMNS[0], y=COLUMNS[1], hue=COLUMNS[2], data=tanh_df);

However, what I get is a hue legend with values [0, 15, 30, 45], and an additional line, like so:

Is this a bug or am I missing something obvious?

A: This is a known bug of seaborn when the hue can be cast to integers. You could add a prefix to the hue so casting to integers fails:
for sc in TANH_SCALING:
    data = {
        COLUMNS[0]: X_VALUES,
        COLUMNS[1]: [math.tanh(x/sc) for x in X_VALUES],
        COLUMNS[2]: len(X_VALUES)*[f'A{sc}']}             # changes here
    tanh_df = tanh_df.append(
        pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=COLUMNS),
        ignore_index=True
    )

Output:

Or after you created your data:
# data creation
for sc in TANH_SCALING:
    data = {
        COLUMNS[0]: X_VALUES,
        COLUMNS[1]: [math.tanh(x/sc) for x in X_VALUES],
        COLUMNS[2]: len(X_VALUES)*[f'A{sc}']}
    tanh_df = tanh_df.append(
        pd.DataFrame(data=data, columns=COLUMNS),
        ignore_index=True
    )

# hue manipulation
sns.lineplot(x=COLUMNS[0], y=COLUMNS[1],
             hue='A_' + tanh_df[COLUMNS[2]].astype(str), # change hue here
             data=tanh_df);

A: As @LudvigH's comment on the other answer says, this isn't a bug, even if the default behavior is surprising in this case. As explained in the docs:

The default treatment of the hue (and to a lesser extent, size) semantic, if present, depends on whether the variable is inferred to represent "numeric" or "categorical" data. In particular, numeric variables are represented with a sequential colormap by default, and the legend entries show regular "ticks" with values that may or may not exist in the data. This behavior can be controlled through various parameters, as described and illustrated below.

Here are two specific ways to control the behavior.
If you want to keep the numeric color mapping but have the legend show the exact values in your data, set legend="full":
sns.lineplot(x=COLUMNS[0], y=COLUMNS[1], hue=COLUMNS[2], data=tanh_df, legend="full")

If you want to have seaborn treat the levels of the hue parameter as discrete categorical values, pass a named categorical colormap or either a list or dictionary of the specific colors you want to use:
sns.lineplot(x=COLUMNS[0], y=COLUMNS[1], hue=COLUMNS[2], data=tanh_df, palette="deep")


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