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Northern New Jersey Health Care Market Reflects Urban-Suburban Contrasts
Hospital Closures Reduce Overcapacity; Shore Up Remaining Hospitals' Financing
Community Report No. 4
WASHINGTON , DC—Northern New Jersey is a community of contrasts with affluent suburbs and financially strong health care providers juxtaposed against the fragile health care safety net of impoverished inner-city Newark, according to a new Community Report released today by the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC).
The major hospital systems in the market are Saint Barnabas Health Care System and Atlantic Health System, which together represent approximately 40 percent of inpatient admissions. The University Hospital in Newark, the major teaching hospital of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, is the main safety net hospital.
The number of hospitals in the market—and the state more broadly—has declined in recent years. A 2008 report from the Governor's Commission on Rationalizing Health Care Resources drew attention to an oversupply of hospital beds statewide and suggested that the patient loads of some struggling hospitals could be absorbed by other hospitals. Seven hospitals in the northern New Jersey market have closed for financial reasons in the last 10 years.
"The reduction in hospital capacity has shifted insured patients to the remaining hospitals, helping to stabilize their finances" said HSC President Paul B. Ginsburg, Ph.D.
In May 2010, HSC researchers visited the northern New Jersey metropolitan area—Essex, Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex and Union counties in New Jersey and Pike County, Pa.—to study how health care is organized, financed and delivered in the community. Researchers interviewed more than 40 northern News Jersey health care leaders, including representatives of major hospital systems, physician groups, insurers, employers, benefits consultants, community health centers, state and local health agencies, and others.
Northern New Jersey is one of 12 communities across the country tracked intensively as part of the Community Tracking Study site visits, which are jointly funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Institute for Health Care Reform. HSC has been tracking these communities since 1996. Key findings of the report, Northern New Jersey Health Care Market Reflects Urban-Suburban Contrasts, include:
While most physicians continue to work in small, independent private practices, some are facing more incentives to align with one another or with hospitals seeking to shore up referrals.
Employers are passing along more health insurance costs to employees and implementing wellness programs, while health plans struggle to keep cost increases down, especially in a regulatory environment that encourages physicians to forgo participation in plan networks.
Safety net providers are expanding primary care capacity and collaborating more as they attempt to improve access to care for low-income people.
While nonprofit Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBS) has the largest share of the health insurance market, three for-profit national insurers—Aetna, UnitedHealth Group and CIGNA—have significant shares as well.
The market has a greater supply of specialists and primary care physicians (PCPs) than the average metropolitan area. Still, market observers reported a shortage of PCPs and expressed concern that new physicians were not seeking primary care careers at a rate sufficient to offset expected PCP retirements. Physicians in northern New Jersey generally practice in solo or small group practices, with a small portion working in larger groups.
New Jersey physicians face somewhat unusual incentives to remain outside of health plan networks. State law requires insurers to pay physicians out-of-network rates that generally exceed the rates paid to plans' contracted physicians by a substantial amount. Health plans expect the prevalence and cost of out-of-network care to increase in 2011, when a new state assignment-of-benefits law goes into effect.
The new law is the culmination of a protracted legal dispute between health care providers and Horizon BCBS, which had contractually prohibited enrollees from assigning benefit payments to out-of-network providers. Instead, Horizon BCBS reportedly would send payments directly to patients, leaving out-of-network physicians to recover payment from patients who did not pay up front. The new law allows patients to assign benefits to out-of-network physicians, and if they do so, requires insurers to send payment directly to non-contracted physicians or issue joint-payee checks requiring both the provider's and patient's signatures.
While the safety net for low-income people in northern New Jersey historically has been sparse and fragmented, access to primary care has improved in recent years amid signs of increasing collaboration among providers. The number of federally qualified health center (FQHC) facilities has increased with federal and state financial support—FQHC status affords direct federal grant funding as well as enhanced Medicaid reimbursement.
Despite large state budget deficits, the Medicaid program has been largely protected from cuts. Acceptance of federal stimulus funding prevented any reductions in Medicaid eligibility, and the state has preserved optional benefits. Yet, access to physicians remains difficult for enrollees. New Jersey Medicaid physician reimbursement rates are among the lowest in the country.
The National Institute for Health Care Reform (NIHCR) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created by the International Union, UAW; Chrysler Group LLC; Ford Motor Company; and General Motors. Between 2009 and 2013, NIHCR contracted with the Center for Studying Health System Change (HSC) to conduct high-quality, objective research and policy analyses of the organization, financing and delivery of health care in the United States. HSC ceased operations on Dec. 31, 2013, after merging with Mathematica Policy Research, which assumed the HSC contract to complete NIHCR projects.


There's been a lot — and we mean a lot of amazing TV in the last year. But nothing was quite like HBO's Westworld. As soon as we set eyes on the sci-fi show, we instantly became obsessed. And we weren't the only ones.
The android adventure had fans all over sharing theories about what Westworld would do next, who the Man in Black was, and what secret Dolores was hiding. Even after we got all of those answers, fans are still buzzing with ideas and even more theories about Westworld's season 2.
With such an explosive first season, watchers can't wait to see what happens next. Unfortunately, they're going to have to.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Westworld is one of many shows that won't return until 2018.
We're just over here wishing they could discover the already finished scripts under their floorboards, Maeve-style.
This isn't terribly surprising news. iDigitalTimes reminds us that production also shut down for two months in season one. Again, Nolan and Joy wanted to have their final few episodes figured out before filming anything else.
So it makes sense that they'd repeat the move, making sure the story is perfect and all wrinkles ironed out before they start finalizing anything. Don't want any small mistakes like those reveries getting in there and screwing up the rest of the code.
We're super bummed that we're going to have wait at least a full year for even a hint of a samurai/shogun world, but we know the wait will be worth it.


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Software Developer 1 (1 Year Fixed Term)
Location: Stanford, California
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States
Job Code: 4821
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: I
Requisition ID: 89168
The Snyder lab in the Department of Genetics at Stanford University is seeking a Software Developer 1 to execute all programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs. Work on systems of small to moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems.
Assess user needs and requirements.
Design and develop cloud-based applications using container orchestration systems (e.g., Kubernetes).
Maintain and improve existing cloud-based solutions.
Troubleshoot and solve technical cloud-based problems.
Design and implement user and operations training programs.
Document changes in software for end users.
Follow team software development methodology.
Serve as technical resource with respect to surveys and databases.
Contribute to published articles.
Attend meetings with users and handle requirement gathering.
Building and managing online surveys and databases (e.g., REDCap).
* - Other duties may also be assigned.
Strong knowledge of scripting languages such as Bash, JavaScript.
Strong knowledge of Python programming language.
Strong background in containerization technologies.
Strong background in designing clinical and translational research databases (e.g., REDCap).
Familiarity with container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
Familiarity with major cloud providers: Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure.
Familiarity with bioinformatics workflow management platforms (e.g., Cromwell, Nextflow).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
Current knowledge of latest software and design standards.
Ability to define and solve logical problems for technical applications.
Knowledge of and ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and/or operations procedures.
Basic knowledge of software engineering principles.
Strong knowledge of at least one programming language.
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
May work extended hours, evening and weekends.
WORK STANDARDS (from JDL):
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/2766698
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Stanford University
Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions. Leland and Jane Stanford founded the University to "promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization." Stanford opened its doors in 1891, and more than a century later, it remains dedicated to finding solutions to the great challenges of the day and to preparing students for leadership in a complex world. The University's thriving diverse community is comprised of nearly 7000 undergraduate students, 12000 graduate students, 2000 faculty members, 1900 postdoctoral scholars, and over 11,000 academic and administrative staff in seven schools including several interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. The campus spreads over 8000 contiguous acres and nearly all undergraduates live on campus. Stanford offers bachelor's and master's degrees in addition to doctoral degrees (PhD, MD, DMA and JD) plus a number of professional and continuing education programs and certifications. More at http://facts.stanford.edu and http://www.stanford.edu. Stanford is an equal empl...oyment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching and clinical missions.
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Michigan Catholic school reverses 'Modesty Poncho' plan
Posted: 5:49 AM, May 02, 2018
Courtesy Mahdi Charara

That was a Catholic high school's solution for girls who didn't follow its prom dress code.

Sparkly evening dresses, corsages, and... modesty ponchos?
That was a Catholic high school's solution for girls who didn't follow its prom dress code.
It swiftly backtracked Tuesday after it came under a firestorm of criticism for what students called a misogynistic policy.
The ponchos
Until now, the ponchos were on display at the entrance of Divine Child High School, a private school in Dearborn, Michigan.
The ponchos came in both long and short styles and were meant to cover up a variety of necklines and hemlines.
Students, both boys and girls, reacted with incredulity.
"The way they talked about it before is, if you show up in a dress not in line with what they say, you will have to put this poncho on," Mahdi Charara, a senior, told CNN.
Mahdi plans to boycott the dance, scheduled for May 12.
"This whole situation, the fact that it's arisen, is laughable," he said.
The issues underlying the policy are anything but, he said.
"There's an idea that men have the right to impose their will, good or bad, modest or immodest, on women."
Students say some girls returned their dresses and went back to look for new ones. Others said they would leave the event if they were forced to wear a modesty poncho.
CNN has reached out to other students and is waiting to hear back.
The reversal
The administration didn't return CNN's calls and emails Tuesday.
But in a letter sent out to parents, the school said it never intended to make students uncomfortable with the ponchos.
The ponchos, it said, were meant "to remind all students and parents of our formal Prom dress policy."
"To be clear: the poncho will not be passed out at Prom," the letter read.
For girls who violate the policy, the school said it still plans to have wraps and shawls on hand.


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Der Tag der Bildung setzt sich für eine chancengerechte Bildung ein, unabhängig von Herkunft oder sozialem Hintergrund der Menschen. Er wurde 2015 von drei gemeinnützigen Organisationen ins Leben gerufen: dem Stifterverband, den SOS-Kinderdörfern weltweit und der Deutschen Kinder- und Jugendstiftung. Diese drei Organisationen wollen das Thema Bildung auf neue Art und an einem Tag konzentriert ins öffentliche Bewusstsein rücken und damit eine gesellschaftliche Diskussion anstoßen.

Der erste Tag der Bildung fand am 8. Dezember 2015 in Berlin statt. Seitdem findet der Aktionstag jährlich statt und richtet sich an die wesentlichen Akteure aus Politik, Verbänden, Gewerkschaften, Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft und Medien.

Veranstaltungen und Aktionen
Seit dem Tag der Bildung 2017 werden Bildungsmacher in Deutschland und weltweit eingeladen, Veranstaltungen und Aktionen zum Tag der Bildung durchzuführen.

Unter dem Hashtag #TagderBildung werden jährlich Aktionen in den sozialen Netzwerken durchgeführt, um das Thema Bildung in den Fokus der Öffentlichkeit rücken. Zahlreiche User beteiligen sich jedes Jahr an der Debatte über das Thema Bildung.

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In April of 1999 Matthew purchased his partner's share of the business and is currently employing a full staff for the development of the sites. Currently there are over 460,000 web pages and several interactive systems on the site representing over 33,000 communities throughout the United States.
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Additional info Rare 2014German Pressed Rhino label 18-track Double LP - alternate takes and unreleased songs from American Country legend Gram Parsons' important and influential albums 'GP' and 'Grievous Angel'... as well as the three Parsons songs from the posthumous 1976 album 'Sleepless Nights' - from the summer 1973 sessions for 'Grievous Angel'.
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"Co to je?" is Czech for, "What is this?" It can be questioning or critical, but here it's usually some combination of the two. "The Faux Canuck" is the chronicle of an American asking, "Co to je?" about restaurants, food, and food culture in Toronto, Canada.
My goals:
Learn about food in Toronto by talking to people, eating out, and grocery shopping.
Explore "Restaurant Theory" through stories both real and imagined.
Work in as many kitchens and restaurants as will let me (both professional and amateur).
Create a pop-up, Toronto themed, restaurant.
Entertain using facts, hyperbole, real stories, poetry, and fiction.
Questions? Leave a comment and ask, "Co to je?"
First I wanted to write about Canadian food in general.
Then I wanted to focus on Toronto restaurants.
Then I wanted to work through my personal issues through the context of food (Eat, Pray, Yada, Yada).
Then I wanted to create a high-concept pop-up restaurant.
Then I wanted to tell stories about fictional restaurants, including creating real recipes for them.
My solution was to do a little bit of each and make a blog that reads like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" novel.
Like a menu in a restaurant, a CYOA story allows you to pick and chose what interests you. You can do a full tasting menu, or just pop in to use the bathroom.
All these stories are connected, but they also exist separately. Story branches will be regularly updated in no particular order. When you get to the bottom of a post you can decide to continue with a particular storyline, change direction, OR CLICK THROUGH TO CERTAIN DOOM!!
Give it a try:
You are hungry, so you eat a mushroom cap to test if it's safe.
Here are curated paths that can be read by following similarly colored links:
"I only want to hear about the food"
"Entertain me with falsehoods!"
"You mentioned, 'Restaurant Theory,' before, what is that?"
"What's your story stranger?"
Haiku, Senryu, Tanka, Lune(s)
"I know how CYOA works! Let's go!"
Or, just read it in reverse chronological order below…
It Figures, or Why Do People Open Restaurants? (pt. 2)
In academia, textbooks are considered tertiary sources. But my gut tells me that most people read them as primary sources. It's part of the process of maintaining and exerting authority. While reading through textbooks, some things are left understood, when they shouldn't be. While it can be difficult for a book to stop at every …
Continue reading "It Figures, or Why Do People Open Restaurants? (pt. 2)"
Restaurant Figures (A Lune)
Restaurants and stats: Numbers lie. They're also the truth.
Why Do People Open Restaurants? (pt. 1)
A few years ago I purchased a textbook about the restaurant business. I'm a bit of a nerd, and I was curious. I'm in the middle of reading chapter one, and I've already come across an issue. It's the following quote: "The restaurant is a potential money factory."
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It was also on display at Filoli in Woodside, California in their "Handcrafted & Through the Lens: Nature Interpreted Exhibit" in 2012.
I love snowy egrets and Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz is a haven for these energetic birds. Their behavior and comical antics makes them wonderful subjects to photograph.
Among the most elegant of the herons, the slender snowy egret sets off immaculate while plumage with black legs and brilliant yellow feet. Those feet seem to play a role in stirring up or herding small aquatic animals including fish, frogs, worms, crustaceans and insects as the egret forages.
On this particular winter's morning, a storm was brewing, so the surf was definitely up. Large waves were rolling in, as this pair of athletes faced the challenge by dashing out into the impending danger as the tide retreated; plucking crustaceans out of the sand and dashing back before the waves came crashing down.
Once the victim of aggressive plume hunting for the fashion industry, snowy egrets have been protected in north America since 1918 under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This legislation prohibited the hunting of egrets for their plumes, and helped them regain their former levels of abundance. Snowy egrets today may be threatened by chemical contamination and oil spills, yet their biggest continuing threat is habitat loss: more than 100 million acres of wetlands in the U.S. have been drained since colonial times (when total wetland area was estimated at 127 million acres).
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Current Events 1/6/2023

Disneyland Resort Current Event
Disneyland announces virtual queue for 'World of Color – One' – What you need to know
Like many things at Disneyland now, you'll need to have your smartphone handy and your itchy trigger finger ready if you want to land a coveted virtual queue spot for the new 'World of Color' show.
PUBLISHED: January 5, 2023.
"You'll have one or two chances a day to nab a virtual queue spot for 'World of Color – One' – depending on whether there are one or two shows each night. But you'll need to move fast and make sure you're poised to pounce once the starting gun is fired.
"Virtual queue spots will be distributed daily beginning at noon through the Disneyland app. On nights with multiple showtimes, virtual queue spots for the second show will be distributed immediately after the distribution ends for the first show.
"'World of Color – One' will be presented at 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on Jan. 27-29 and the first two weekends in February. Weekday performances typically have one performance at 9 p.m. – but not always. The Wednesday, Feb. 1 show is at 7:30 p.m. and Valentine's Day has two shows on Tuesday, Feb. 14."
Orange County Register
First Look Images and Video of "World of Color – ONE," Debuting January 27th at Disney California Adventure
"The show will tell a new story of how one single action, like a drop of water, creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. It brings some of the most courageous, loving and inspiring characters to life in new ways.
"In fact, this is the first Disneyland Resort nighttime spectacular to feature characters, music and moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, the Avengers, and Star Wars in the same production.
"This spectrum of stories is set to a beautiful musical score comprised of 18 different compositions, including a new, original song "Start a Wave," which was written by GRAMMY-nominated artist Cody Fry and features lead vocals performed by singer-songwriter and actress Loren Allred.
"Each musical moment is brought to life by mist screens and 1,200 dancing fountains, combined with brilliant lighting, projection, laser, fog and flame effects."
"Your MagicBand+ will add to the experience with synchronized dancing lights and vibrations.
"World of Color – ONE will reportedly have a runtime of 24 minutes."
Laughing Place
Wed, December 21, 2022
Disneyland Resort Reveals New Details for 'Wondrous Journeys' Coming to Disneyland Park Beginning Jan. 27
by Kelsey Lynch, Public Relations Director, Disneyland Resort
"The Walt Disney Company will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023. As we've previously announced, the heart of the celebration will be here at the Disneyland Resort, and begins on Jan. 27, 2023.
"The Disney100 celebration at Disneyland Resort will include many special limited-time offerings taking place around the resort all year long, and will kick off with one extremely special new nighttime spectacular: 'Wondrous Journeys,' created by Disney Live Entertainment.
"The spectacular will also feature an original new song, 'It's Wondrous,' that promises to capture your heart and spark your imagination."
"State-of-the-art projection effects will surround you with blank pieces of paper, pencil sketches, and splashes of color, as the artistry of animators breathe life into beloved characters from Mickey Mouse and Bambi to Ariel and Mirabel. And in a thrilling moment of heroism, Baymax soars high above Sleeping Beauty Castle inspiring us all to fight for our dreams.
"Special lighting effects, projections, and more carry us on an adventure full of possibilities, excitement, heartache, and determination that help us realize we all face trials and triumphs along the way to making our dreams come true.
"Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, the façade of "it's a small world" and the Rivers of America will turn into an artist's canvas and bring stories to life all around you. And on select nights, 'Wondrous Journeys' will go even bigger with the addition of sparkling fireworks in the sky above Disneyland park."
Disneyland files construction permits on $5 million Downtown Disney renovation
The commercial construction permits filed with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department call for a new 8,300-square-foot retail building with room for five shops.
"Disneyland filed building permits valued at $5.4 million in early December with the city of Anaheim for Downtown Disney construction, according to city records."
"The commercial construction permits filed with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department call for a new 8,300-square-foot retail building with room for five shops. Also in the works: A new bathroom and employee break room.
"An event space with a 1,250-square-foot stage, shade structure and 21 lights are also in the plans, according to the permits.
"The former AMC Theaters along with Starbucks West, Earl of Sandwich and Sugarboo & Co. were demolished in February as part of a multiyear project that will reimagine the Downtown Disney outdoor shopping center. Work had slowed in recent months on the leveled dirt lot surrounded by colorful construction walls where the AMC Theaters once stood."
Disneyland has longer lines, wait times during holiday passholder ban, data shows
The 2022 Christmas holiday season offered a glimpse of what a passholder-free Disneyland could look and feel like during what is traditionally the busiest time of the year at the parks.
"Disneyland attraction lines were longer this Christmas season during an annual passholder ban compared to 2021 when Magic Keyholders packed the Anaheim theme park, according to wait time data released by Disney.
"Disneyland and Disney California Adventure average wait times rose 10% during the busy holiday period while Magic Key annual passholders were prohibited from entering the parks, according to an analysis of Thrill Data metrics.
"Thrill Data scrapes wait times released through the Disneyland mobile app and uses data analytics to track trends and generate charts about the visitor experience at the parks. Disneyland does not release daily attendance figures or discuss crowd levels.
"For the first time in decades, Disneyland and DCA blocked all annual passholders from visiting the parks from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1."
Disneyland issues 'Courtesy' warning after increase in fights at Disney theme parks
The new 'Courtesy' sections on the Disneyland and Disney World websites explicitly spell out the expected visitor behaviors that had been previously implied at the vacation playgrounds billed as happy and magical escapes from reality.
"The Disneyland website added a new Courtesy section during the Christmas holiday season after a similar advisory was added to the Disney World website in mid-December.
"The new Courtesy sections on the Disneyland and Disney World 'Know Before You Go' pages explicitly spell out the expected visitor behaviors that had been previously implied at the vacation playgrounds billed as happy and magical escapes from reality."
Disneyland takes delivery of 10-foot-tall animatronic snake for Indiana Jones Adventure
A 10-foot-tall audio-animatronic king cobra that hisses and strikes at riders in Indiana Jones Adventure has arrived at Disneyland ahead of an extensive attraction refurbishment scheduled to begin on Jan. 9.
"A 10-foot-tall audio-animatronic king cobra that hisses and strikes at riders in Indiana Jones Adventure has arrived at Disneyland ahead of an extensive attraction refurbishment scheduled to begin on Jan. 9. The popular Genie+ attraction will reopen in spring 2023."
"The refurbished ride is expected to reopen with behind-the-scenes and guest-facing updates to audio-animatronics like the attacking snake and other special effects — but not any significant changes from a story standpoint.
"The Indiana Jones Adventure dark ride in the crumbling Temple of the Forbidden Eye at Disneyland has been showing its age in recent years.
"Every major special effect in the Indiana Jones Adventure attraction at the Anaheim theme park is currently broken, according to MiceChat."
Disneyland fire partially damages New Orleans Square train station
The flames damaged the train station radio house used by Disneyland employees as a staff break room.
"The Anaheim Fire Department received a call at 3:29 a.m. on Thursday morning of a structure fire in the radio house of the New Orleans Square train station at Disneyland, according to Anaheim Police and Fire spokesperson Sgt. Jacob Gallacher. The Anaheim Fire Department and the on-site Disneyland Fire Department crews fought the small fire for 15 minutes.
"The flames damaged the train station radio house building between the New Orleans Square depot and a water tower used to refill the steam engines. The radio house is used by Disneyland employees as a staff break room.
"Disneyland erected white construction walls and a 20-foot-tall beige scrim to shield the fire-damaged building from visitors while the Disneyland Railroad continued to take riders on a 'Grand Circle Tour' around the park."
Small Fire Damages Disneyland's New Orleans Square Train Depot
Disneyland Incident: Fire in New Orleans Square
By Nathan Villamor -December 29, 2022
MiceChat
RunDisney half marathon returns to Disneyland for first time since 2017
The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon and challenge race will be held on Jan. 11-14 in 2024 at the Anaheim theme park.
"The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend featuring a 5K, 10K, half marathon and challenge race will be held on Jan. 11-14 in 2024 at the Anaheim theme park.
"The challenge race combines the 10K and the half marathon – or roughly three-quarters the distance of a full marathon.
"Runners dressed in princess tutus, Maleficent horns or their favorite Disneybounding attire will enjoy music, live entertainment and Disney character sightings as they race through Disney's Anaheim theme parks. All participants receive a Disney-designed race medal."
runDisney Sets Dates for 2023-24 Events, Including Return of Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
"With race weekends on both coasts, runDisney is bringing back the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge in 2024, which awards medals to runners who participate in select races on both coasts."
runDisney's Disneyland Half Marathon to Return January 2024
By Natalie Kipper -January 3, 2023
"Registration for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon will be available on runDisney's website. If you are a Club runDisney Gold or Platinum member, you can begin registering on February 7, 2023. And the general public can register on February 14, 2023. Virtual event registration begins on February 17, 2023."
Disneyland News & Photo Update – What Could be Worse than Chapek?
By Dusty Sage -December 12, 2022
"The holidays at Disneyland are usually a time of mirth and merriness, but this year there's a little bit of disappointment in the air. For the first time ever, all levels of new or renewed passes are fully blocked out for the end of the year. Many Magic Keyholders are trying to get their last dose of Disneyland holiday magic before getting locked out. We'll take a look at the crowd conditions around the park, plus news about Lightning Lane changes, refurbishments around the resort, and a few neat Disney events in the near future. We also share a warning about a potential heir to Bob Iger, who would likely result in a return to the same dismal policies of Bob Chapek (or worse). Stick around, this is an important Disneyland Update with some Disneyland holiday highs and lows!"
Update - Magic Meter, Locked Out & Christmas CutbacksBy Dusty Sage -December 19, 2022
"It's t-minus six days until Christmas! And if you're an Inspire or Believe Magic Keyholder, there's another countdown you're keeping track of as well: how many days you have left before getting blocked out for the rest of the year. And lots of folks are wondering if Disneyland will be mostly empty this holiday season without all those passholders in the parks. We'll take a look at the clues. Plus, why Christmas doesn't feel as magical at Disneyland this year, high hopes for the Disney100 celebration in January, and all the latest happenings and construction around the Disneyland Resort. And be sure to read all the way to the bottom to cast your vote for the Disneyland Magic Meter."
Disneyland Update – And The Verdict Is…
"Even though yesterday was Christmas, we knew that we still had to write a Disneyland Update for our readers who expect one every Monday, rain or shine— or holiday! There's a lot of great info in today's article. We take a look at how the parks feel with Key Holders blocked out for the season, peeking ahead to Disney100, and we finish with some photos from around the park. Join Dusty and me for the last Disneyland Update of 2022!"
Disneyland Update – Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out!
By Dusty Sage -January 2, 2023
"Welcome to the first Disneyland Update of 2023! Last year was a difficult one for the Disneyland Resort and its fans, but this year looks like it could be an exciting one. We'll be right here with you through all the highs and lows ahead. Last week, Magic Keys were blocked out of the parks, which provided some interesting info on how Disneyland operates with (nearly) all tourists and few passholders in attendance. We'll also look at a VERY soggy New Year's Eve, some exciting news about shops in transition, and even a fire in the park! And don't miss the videos and special polls we have for you today below."
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.. _ref_intro_clients:

================
Client Libraries
================

EdgeDB implements libraries for popular languages that make it easier to work
with EdgeDB. These libraries provide a common set of functionality.

- *Instantiating clients.* Most libraries implement a ``Client`` class that
  internally manages a pool of physical connections to your EdgeDB instance.
- *Resolving connections.* All client libraries implement a standard protocol
  for determining how to connect to your database. In most cases, this will
  involve checking for special environment variables like ``EDGEDB_DSN``.
  (More on this in the Connection section below.)
- *Executing queries.* A  ``Client`` will provide some methods for executing
  queries against your database. Under the hood, this query is executed using
  EdgeDB's efficient binary protocol.

.. note::

  For some use cases, you may not need a client library. EdgeDB allows you to
  execute :ref:`queries over HTTP <ref_edgeql_http>`. This is slower than the
  binary protocol and lacks support for transactions and rich data types, but
  may be suitable if a client library isn't available for your language of
  choice.

Available libraries
-------------------

To execute queries from your application code, use one of EdgeDB's *client
libraries* for the following languages.

- `JavaScript/TypeScript <https://github.com/edgedb/edgedb-js>`_
- `Go <https://github.com/edgedb/edgedb-go>`_
- `Python <https://github.com/edgedb/edgedb-python>`_
- `Rust <https://github.com/edgedb/edgedb-rust>`_
- `.NET <https://github.com/edgedb/edgedb-net>`_

Unofficial (community-maintained) libraries are available for the following
languages.

- `Elixir <https://github.com/nsidnev/edgedb-elixir>`_

Usage
-----

To follow along with the guide below, first create a new directory and
initialize a project.

.. code-block:: bash

  $ mydir myproject
  $ cd myproject
  $ edgedb project init

Configure the environment as needed for your preferred language.

.. tabs::

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Node.js

    $ npm init -y
    $ tsc --init # (TypeScript only)
    $ touch index.ts

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Deno

    $ touch index.ts

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Python

    $ python -m venv venv
    $ source venv/bin/activate
    $ touch main.py

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Rust

    $ cargo init

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Go

    $ go mod init example/quickstart
    $ touch hello.go

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: .NET

    $ dotnet new console -o . -f net6.0

Install the EdgeDB client library.

.. tabs::

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Node.js

    $ npm install edgedb    # npm
    $ yarn add edgedb       # yarn

  .. code-tab:: txt
    :caption: Deno

    n/a

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Python

    $ pip install edgedb

  .. code-tab:: toml
    :caption: Rust

    # Cargo.toml

    [dependencies]
    edgedb-tokio = "0.3.0"
    # additional dependencies
    tokio = { version = "1", features = ["full"] }
    anyhow = "1.0.63"

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Go

    $ go get github.com/edgedb/edgedb-go

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: .NET

    $ dotnet add package EdgeDB.Net.Driver

Copy and paste the following simple script. This script initializes a
``Client`` instance. Clients manage an internal pool of connections to your
database and provide a set of methods for executing queries.

.. note::

  Note that we aren't passing connection information (say, a connection
  URL) when creating a client. The client libraries can detect that
  they are inside a project directory and connect to the project-linked
  instance automatically. For details on configuring connections, refer
  to the :ref:`Connection <ref_intro_clients_connection>` section below.

.. tabs::

  .. code-tab:: typescript
    :caption: Node.js

    import {createClient} from 'edgedb';

    const client = createClient();

    client.querySingle(`select random()`).then((result) => {
      console.log(result);
    });

  .. code-tab:: typescript
    :caption: Deno

    import {createClient} from 'https://deno.land/x/edgedb';

    const client = createClient();

    const result = await client.querySingle(`select random()`);
    console.log(result);

  .. code-tab:: python

    from edgedb import create_client

    client = create_client()

    result = client.query_single("select random()")
    print(result)

  .. code-tab:: rust

    // src/main.rs
    #[tokio::main]
    async fn main() -> anyhow::Result<()> {
        let conn = edgedb_tokio::create_client().await?;
        let val = conn
            .query_required_single::<f64, _>("select random()", &())
            .await?;
        println!("Result: {}", val);
        Ok(())
    }

  .. code-tab:: go

    // hello.go
    package main

    import (
      "context"
      "fmt"
      "log"

      "github.com/edgedb/edgedb-go"
    )

    func main() {
      ctx := context.Background()
      client, err := edgedb.CreateClient(ctx, edgedb.Options{})
      if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
      }
      defer client.Close()

      var result float64
      err = client.
        QuerySingle(ctx, "select random();", &result)
      if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
      }

      fmt.Println(result)
    }

  .. code-tab:: csharp
    :caption: .NET

    using EdgeDB;

    var client = new EdgeDBClient();
    var result = await client.QuerySingleAsync<double>("select random();");
    Console.WriteLine(result);

Finally, execute the file.

.. tabs::

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Node.js

    $ npx tsx index.ts

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Deno

    $ deno run --allow-all --unstable index.deno.ts

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Python

    $ python index.py

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Rust

    $ cargo run

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: Go

    $ go run .

  .. code-tab:: bash
    :caption: .NET

    $ dotnet run

You should see a random number get printed to the console. This number was
generated inside your EdgeDB instance using EdgeQL's built-in
:eql:func:`random` function.

.. _ref_intro_clients_connection:

Connection
----------

All client libraries implement a standard protocol for determining how to
connect to your database.

Using projects
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

In development, we recommend :ref:`initializing a
project <ref_intro_projects>` in the root of your codebase.

.. code-block:: bash

  $ edgedb project init

Once the project is initialized, any code that uses an official client library
will automatically connect to the project-linked instance—no need for
environment variables or hard-coded credentials. Follow the :ref:`Using
projects <ref_guide_using_projects>` guide to get started.

Using ``EDGEDB_DSN``
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

In production, connection information can be securely passed to the client
library via environment variables. Most commonly, you set a value for
``EDGEDB_DSN``.

.. note::

  If environment variables like ``EDGEDB_DSN`` are defined inside a project
  directory, the environment variables will take precedence.

A DSN is also known as a "connection string" and takes the
following form.

.. code-block::

  edgedb://<username>:<password>@<hostname>:<port>

Each element of the DSN is optional; in fact ``edgedb://`` is a technically a
valid DSN. Any unspecified element will default to the following values.

.. list-table::

  * - ``<host>``
    - ``localhost``
  * - ``<port>``
    - ``5656``
  * - ``<user>``
    - ``edgedb``
  * - ``<password>``
    -  ``null``

A typical DSN may look like this:

.. code-block::

  edgedb://username:pas$$word@db.domain.com:8080

DSNs can also contain the following query parameters.

.. list-table::

  * - ``database``
    - The database to connect to within the given instance. Defaults to
      ``edgedb``.

  * - ``tls_security``
    - The TLS security mode. Accepts the following values.

      - ``"strict"`` (**default**) — verify certificates and hostnames
      - ``"no_host_verification"`` — verify certificates only
      - ``"insecure"`` — trust self-signed certificates

  * - ``tls_ca_file``
    - A filesystem path pointing to a CA root certificate. This is usually only
      necessary when attempting to connect via TLS to a remote instance with a
      self-signed certificate.

These parameters can be added to any DSN using Web-standard query string
notation.

.. code-block::

  edgedb://user:pass@example.com:8080?database=my_db&tls_security=insecure

For a more comprehensive guide to DSNs, see the :ref:`DSN Specification
<ref_dsn>`.

Using multiple environment variables
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

If needed for your deployment pipeline, each element of the DSN can be
specified independently.

- ``EDGEDB_HOST``
- ``EDGEDB_PORT``
- ``EDGEDB_USER``
- ``EDGEDB_PASSWORD``
- ``EDGEDB_DATABASE``
- ``EDGEDB_TLS_CA_FILE``
- ``EDGEDB_CLIENT_TLS_SECURITY``

.. note::

  If a value for ``EDGEDB_DSN`` is defined, it will override these variables!

Other mechanisms
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

``EDGEDB_CREDENTIALS_FILE``
  A path to a ``.json`` file containing connection information. In some
  scenarios (including local Docker development) its useful to represent
  connection information with files.

  .. code-block:: json

    {
      "host": "localhost",
      "port": 10700,
      "user": "testuser",
      "password": "testpassword",
      "database": "edgedb",
      "tls_cert_data": "-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----\nabcdef..."
    }

``EDGEDB_INSTANCE`` (local only)
  The name of a local instance. Only useful in development.

Reference
^^^^^^^^^

These are the most common ways to connect to an instance, however EdgeDB
supports several other options for advanced use cases. For a complete reference
on connection configuration, see :ref:`Reference > Connection Parameters
<ref_reference_connection>`.

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Safeguarding Creativity
Driving Economic Growth
Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Fostering Innovation
CHCI Celebrates Hispanic Leaders & Encourages Inclusion
Last week, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) held its 2017 Leadership Conference and 40th Anniversary Awards Gala in our nation's capital to recognize outstanding Hispanic leaders and celebrate the next generation of influencers.
As the Advisor for Inclusion and Multicultural Outreach at the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), I was honored to participate in a leadership conference panel of industry representatives to discuss the need for a more diverse talent pipeline – one that includes Hispanics both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. I was joined by impressive Latinx leaders, including:
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX)
Danny Trejo, Actor and Activist
Ron Estrada, Senior Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Empowerment at Univision
Mayela Rosales, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Media Vista Group
CHCI Diversity in media panel. Photo credit: CHCI
The panel was a great opportunity to discuss the true meaning of diversity and inclusion. To many, diversity often means simply having someone in the room who doesn't look like you, but inclusion means welcoming their participation.
We're working to make the film and television industry a more inclusive, authentic, and representative community of creators through our partnership programs at the MPAA. We work with organizations, including the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers, Vote Latino, Georgia Latino Film Festival, and New York Latino Film Festival to help aspiring Latinx pursue their dreams.
Hispanics make up the largest ethnic minority in our country – by 2050, the Hispanic population is expected to reach 106 million. And our recent Theatrical Market Statistics Report shows Latinx moviegoers are some of the most dedicated in the nation. While Latinx make up less than 19 percent of the total U.S. population, they represent 23 percent of frequent moviegoers. We must ensure that they see themselves – and their stories – in the media more often.
This conference allowed us to discuss the importance of diversity in media, and gave us the opportunity to speak with future leaders about the challenges and opportunities in building inclusive media and entertainment communities.
To conclude the conference, the CHCI 40th Anniversary Awards Gala celebrated the work of inspirational Hispanic leaders and influencers. Honorees included:
Lin-Manuel Miranda, composer, lyricist, playwright, and actor
Cástulo de la Rocha, President and CEO of AltaMed
Sandra Cisneros, award-winning poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, and activist
The CHCI intern class of 2017 received a standing ovation. Photo credit: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard
For more information on CHCI's 2017, visit their website.
Featured image: Rep. Joaquin Castro looks on as Danny Trejo and John Gibson respond to questions. Photo credit:CHCI
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Black Sheep Harmony walking and singing - again!
Midnight Walk 9th July for St Peter's Hospice because we want to remember Jill Cole who sang with us.
A year ago, Black Sheep Harmony walked and sang the whole way around the 5 mile course as we wanted to raise money and awareness for St Peter's Hospice, a charity that supports people and their families through the darkest of times. At that time one of our members, Jill Cole, was diagnosed with cancer and we wanted to show our support to help the charity that was helping her and her family.
Sadly, Jill died in January. In her memory and to help fund this superb charity and all the work St Peter's Hospice do, we are again attempting to walk and sing the whole way round - only this time dressed as sheep!
Please help us reach our target by donating whatever you can. Even better, if you would like to join us on The Midnight Walk and sing a few baas - we would be more than delighted for ewe to join our flock!


Volume 1 in Maadi is a place where nearly all your stationary wishes are granted. A well known landmark in Maadi's Degla area, the store is split into two sections: the top floor with an above ground entrance has books, magazines, calendars, newspapers and more, while the lower level caters to creative types and stationary lovers.
This venue is primarily recognized as a book store, but the arts and crafts, stationary and gift section certainly makes a name for itself. The best part of the upper level bookstore is the magazine and newspaper section, where nearly every regional English and Arabic publication can be found. There is also an ample travel section where you can pick up guides for visiting Europe, Asia, or destinations closer to home. The graphic novel section is a bit shabby, housing mostly paperbacks Archie comics from the early nineties. Also available is a nice assortment of gift-appropriate coffee table books, and a children's section for toddlers to grade-schoolers.
Downstairs you can find everything from paints, pastels, glue sticks and glitter to rolls of wrapping paper and bits and bobs to keep those art projects interesting. Shopping for gift cards? Need to add a bit of pizzazz to that last minute birthday card? Volume 1 is the go-to place for tinseling things up.
Also a place for professionals, Volume 1 sells calendar diaries, planners and address books in more varieties than you may know what to do with. Try the gift wrapping section as it has everything from silk bags to creative gift labels.
Cilantro has an adjacent entrance, so you can grab coffee after browsing.
Volume 1 is heaven for arts and crafters.
Things are marked up here; while the selection is great, you might want to double check on the same brands of notebooks and planners elsewhere.


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Q: ORA-02070: database does not support in this context I'm trying to insert data from a VIEW in one DB to a table in another DB.
insert into schema.dummy_table@LINK
SELECT v1.coulmn1, v1.cloumn2, v1.clolumn5, v1.cloumn7, v1.column3
 FROM user.view1 v1, user.view2 v2
        WHERE v1.column8 = v2.column1;

But this doesn't seem to work. I get
ORA-02070: database  does not support  in this context

Does that mean, this is not permitted on views?

A: Based on names of the columns I guess that user.view1 or user.view2 selects data from one of system views like v$session.
Try to use gv$ views instead of v$ views.
This case already explained in this question on StackOverflow.
Source of such behavior is that where inst_id = USERENV('Instance') used in almost all v$-type views

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Is Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin the right choice to lead the Texans?
Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin may one day be a great NFL coach. He's a strong leader with an innovative offense, glowing personality and enormous local buzz -- all at only 49 years old.
It's easy to see where the hype comes from. There's also the concern, however, that Sumlin isn't even among the current elites of college football. Is theoretical upside enough for an NFL team to turn over the keys of its franchise to an unproven commodity?
That's what owner Bob McNair and the Texans have to weigh out over the next six weeks or so. Sumlin and the Texans have long been a potential match, and chatter has increased of late with the almost-certain dismissal of Gary Kubiak after this year's awful season.
In many ways, the timing is problematic for the Texans. In an ideal world, they would have let Kubiak remain in place through the end of his contract in 2014 while continuing to watch the development of Sumlin's program at A&M. But given this debacle of a season still in progress for the Texans, that's not a luxury they can afford.
They have to make a move now, and with regards to Sumlin, it's a tough call to make in December 2013 and January 2014.
Most of the concerns start with the defensive side of the ball. Through this past Saturday, the Aggies statistically rank 107th out of 123 Division I teams in yards allowed per game (460.1) -- a mark that ranks dead last in the SEC. They're only a shade better in scoring defense, where they're 88th in the country at 31.2 points allowed (13th out of 14 SEC teams, leading only perennial doormat Kentucky).
It's also not a matter of the dynamic Johnny Manziel-led offense working too quickly and skewing the volume. The Aggies come in at 6.0 yards/play allowed, No. 102 in the nation.
Of particular concern is that Sumlin's defense doesn't seem to be improving as the season progresses. LSU trucked the Aggies on Saturday, scoring 34 points on 517 total yards (including a whopping 324 on the ground). Even in a win two weeks earlier against Mississippi State, the Bulldogs -- a team with a losing record that ranks No. 76 nationally in scoring offense -- put up 41 points and 556 yards, in College Station!
A&M's defensive struggles in September were expected, given a handful of new (and young) starters. But the thought was that they'd likely improve throughout the season and become a better unit by November. If anything, they've gotten worse.
It's true that Sumlin has only had one full recruiting cycle to bring in his own players. Nonetheless, the Aggies have no excuse to be this bad. According to recruiting Web site Rivals.com, the last five A&M classes came in at No. 11, No. 15, No. 27, No. 17 and No. 22 nationally. Those included 39 (!) players evaluated as four- or five-star prospects.
Sumlin gets a pass for his lack of defensive development at the University of Houston, where it can be difficult to recruit the necessary talent. That's not the case with the enormous resources of Texas A&M. It remains to be seen what happens with "his players," but as of now -- which is what the Texans have to evaluate -- A&M's actual defensive performance under Sumlin is clearly underachieving for its talent.
It's also not a one-year trend. Even with more veterans, Sumlin's Aggies ranked No. 62 in yards allowed and No. 41 in yards/play in 2012 -- rankings almost identical to the No. 62/No. 35 split in those categories in his final season at UH in 2011.
From a team standpoint, those deficiencies have proven critical. The Aggies, despite having one of the greatest players in NCAA history in Manziel, are only 8-3 and seem likely to finish at 8-4 (their finale is at No. 5 Missouri). They've surrendered an average of 42.7 points/game in those three losses. In 2011, perhaps Sumlin's finest year as a coach, a historic season for UH unraveled at home in the Conference USA title game when Southern Miss steamrolled the Cougars for 49 points (on 486 yards).
There is definitely some recent track record for college coaches having success in the NFL. Chip Kelly, who led Oregon to three Pac-12 titles and a national championship game berth in four seasons with the Ducks, has the Philadelphia Eagles in first place in the NFC East. Pete Carroll, who won two BCS championships at USC and coached his team to a third title game, has guided this year's Seahawks to the NFL's best record (10-1).
He does have a top 5 recruiting class coming into College Station this offseason, but recruiting ability isn't a significant priority in the NFL, for obvious reasons.
Would Sumlin work with the Texans?
This isn't meant to be a hit piece on Sumlin, who may turn out to be a great NFL coach. Some rumors said the Eagles favored Sumlin over their eventual choice of Kelly, with many speculating that Sumlin's decision not to pursue was rooted in not wanting to move his family out of Texas. Houston could be a good fit for him.
Clearly, many prominent football people who follow the game more closely than me believe in Sumlin's ability. His offenses at A&M have been revolutionary, averaging in the top 3 in the nation in yards/play in both of his seasons despite playing in the defensively stout SEC. And make no mistake, Sumlin's system and tutelage has played a key role in Manziel, a former three-star prospect, turning into one of the all-time NCAA greats.
But from an overall coaching and team development standpoint, significant questions on Sumlin remain -- and those are merely at the NCAA level. Given that, is it responsible for the Texans to gamble on Sumlin succeeding against even tougher competition? The answers the Texans need to feel secure are likely to come in years, not weeks.
One solution could be to pair Sumlin with a dynamic defensive coordinator. But that route has two pitfalls. First, they'd have to get Sumlin to sign off in negotiations on relinquishing some control of the defense. That may not be something a red-hot coaching candidate is willing to do. Most prefer to build their own staff.
Second, an elite defensive coordinator (NOT Wade Phillips) will cost significant money. Is Bob McNair willing to pay for Sumlin and a top-flight coordinator, all while still owing some money to Kubiak and others who are fired before the expiration of their contracts? He might be, but it's not something we should merely assume.
Finally, if embattled Houston general manager Rick Smith retains his job, it would stand to reason that a coach with NFL experience would be given input on personnel, potentially helping Smith out. In the case of Sumlin, a virtual newbie, it would essentially give even more power to a front office that has only mixed results to show after seven seasons.
For Texans fans, the silver lining to this discussion is that there isn't one for Gary Kubiak. Unlike 2010, there's nothing he can say. That year, Kubiak survived the firestorm because he was able to deflect blame for the 6-10 record on a few fluky bounces (Glover Quin's batted Hail Mary) and offer up defensive coordinator Frank Bush as a sacrificial lamb. After all, it made some logical sense -- the Texans ranked No. 3 in yards and No. 9 in points. Bring in a proven defensive coordinator such as Phillips, and you can see why the Texans thought they might have a perfect marriage with Kubiak's offense.
Change is undoubtedly coming, and it's long overdue. But with McNair at the helm, the Texans have already failed twice in attempting to hire Super Bowl-caliber coaches (Kubiak and original coach Dom Capers). Sumlin may already be a rock star in Houston and would undoubtedly be a popular PR hire, but his ability to successfully lead an NFL organization today is questionable at best. He's worth a look, but proceed with caution.


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Bar In Poole Gets Licence Revoked
Chords, a bar on Kingland Road in Poole, has had its premises licence revoked amid police concerns about serious crime occurring in and around the venue.
Borough of Poole's Licensing Sub-Committee revoked the licence on Tuesday 1 March 2011, having considered evidence from Dorset Police's licensing team.
This evidence showed that the bar's owners had failed to uphold the objectives set out in the Licensing Act 2003, namely the prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance, public safety and the protection of children from harm.
Sergeant Steve Lyne, who leads Dorset Police's licensing team said:
"I am pleased the Licensing Sub-Committee saw fit to revoke Chords licence based on the evidence we presented to them.
"The bar was poorly managed and this was evident by the nature and volume of incidents, including four serious assaults, occurring inside and directly outside the venue in the last year.
"Also of concern was that young people under the age of 18 were found under the influence of alcohol at the venue.
"The venue also tested positively for drugs use on a number of occasions."
Cllr Don Collier, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Borough of Poole, said:
"The council takes pride in the fact that we work in partnership with Dorset Police and the licensing trade to ensure successful, safe and appropriate licensing premises that comply with the requirements of the Licensing Act.
"Licensees and managers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the public by having robust management systems in place to prevent serious crimes occurring. Revocation of a licence is always a lastoption but public safety is our priority."
The bar's owners now have 21 days to appeal the decision from the date that they receive formal notification.


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Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla) Tours and Tickets
Seville's bullring—or the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla—is the oldest in Spain. It was here that thecorrida, or bullfight, moved from horseback to foot, and many of the cherished theatrical traditions of the matador evolved. Completed in the late 18th century, the bullring is a yellow-and-white baroque beauty.
Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla)
Open daily: 9:30am - 7pm (Nov - Mar), 9:30am - 9pm (Apr - Oct). Closed Dec 25.
Paseo de Cristóbal Cólon 12, Seville
Tours and Activities to Experience Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla)
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Seville bullring, guided tour, direct entry and small group
Visit the Seville bullring with the official guides of Sevilla Única. Walk its corridors, learn about the art of bullfighting and the history of bullfighting. See the paintings that in 1,700 recounted the bullfights. Get to know the chapel where they implore a good afternoon and feel the nervousness in the quadrilla patio where they take the last sip of water, feel the chill that runs through the body of the bullfighters and their crews when they hear the main door open, the sound of iron mixed with wood. Feel like a bullfighter in the center of the ring, see the lines and see where the bull enters, feel the glory as you pass through the Puerta del Príncipe. Learn about the history of the second oldest bullring in use in Spain from the hand of an official guide. VISIT SEVILLE'S PLAZA DE TOROS. Tour conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish.
Alcazar, Cathedral, Santa Cruz Quarter, Bullring and River Cruise Tour in Seville
Enhance your sightseeing experience of sun-drenched Seville on a full-day tour of the alluring Andalusian city. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, cruise the city on a luxury minibus and admire striking sights like Plaza de España and the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood. Marvel at UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders like Seville Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar Palace and absorb the vibrant atmosphere of the Triana neighborhood. Climb aboard a sightseeing boat to cruise beside the picturesque banks of the Guadalquivir River and then delve into the rich historical heritage of the Royal Maestranza Building in its museum.
Seville in one day
See all of Seville's main sights with ease in one day on this private walking tour. Depart from your hotel with your guide and visit the Alcazar of Seville, Seville Cathedral, the Santa Cruz neighborhood, the bullring, and more. Enjoy a personalized route that can include the sights that are most important to you.
Seville: Paddle Surf Route and Class
Discover Seville from a unique point of view! Monitors with extensive experience will accompany you to discover Seville from the river for an hour and a half. We will tell you anecdotes, stories and curiosities of our city with a movie landscape as a backdrop. All this while exercising the body and freeing the mind. We have the best boards and equipment on the market. Follow us and stay up to date with all our latest news and photos: Instagram: @paddlesurfsevilla Facebook: @paddlesurfsevilla Web: paddlesurfsevilla.com
Seville Electric Bike Tour
Glide around the winding streets of Seville on an electric bike on a 2.5-hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Expend minimum energy on the safe and state-of-the-art bikes, whose electric motors allow you to effortlessly explore the spectacular Spanish city. Admire the vibrant color of neighborhoods like Triana; stroll the sublime square of Plaza de España; and gaze at the elaborate façade of Seville Cathedral during your enriching exploration of the city. Personalized attention from your guide is guaranteed on this small group tour, with numbers limited to eight.
Seville Paddle Surf Sup in the Guadalquivir River
See the city of Seville from a different angle on this paddle surf excursion down the river. You don't need to have any experience, as you'll be briefed at the start so you are comfortable on the paddle boards. As you paddle down the river your guide will tell you all about what you see. If you want you can also go for a swim. You'll even stop for a drink at one of the docks. A fun activity for families and friends.
90-min Seville on Segway: Square of Spain and Riverside
Enjoy Seville during the twilight hours on a Segway tour that takes you past city sights without the daytime heat. You'll learn about the city from a guide as you enjoy views of the river.
Kayak tour in Seville
In baptism you will learn ... To direct professional sea kayaks thanks to an instruction of 5-10 min. You will learn to navigate, drive, turn and turn, it is easier than riding a bike. Really! We show you the most important parts of the city, you pass under the bridge of Triana and at the foot of the Torre del Oro, crossing the waters of the Guadalquivir. You will know capsules of the History of Seville, such as the circumnavigation of Magalllanes and Juan Sebastián Elcano, the race of the Indies or the attacks of Viking Drakens to Seville and other parts of the enormous History of navigation linked to the river of Seville, door and Port of America during the Spanish Golden Age. Further.. The activity is for all public since it has a basic level, it is not necessary to be in good shape or have special physical conditions since it is easier, easier and more fun than riding a bike.
Cadiz Shore Excursion: Seville Day Trip with Skip the Line Real Alcazar and Cathedral
Discover Seville, the capital of southern Spain's Andalusia region, on this full-day, small-group shore excursion from Cadiz cruise port. See famous landmarks like the Cathedral of Seville, the former Moorish fortress of Alcazar and Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería (or La Maestranza), the oldest bullring in Spain. Plus, with a local guide to accompany you, you'll learn all about the city's Moorish past and vibrant culture. Numbers limited to 15 participants, ensuring personalized attention from the guide.
Sevilla Full-Day Tour with Alcazar & Cathedral Skip-the-line Tickets
See Seville on a small-group tour with an informative guide. Travel by minibus around the medieval city to view its key landmarks, including the Plaza de España, San Telmo Palace, and the Isabel II Bridge. Explore Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter, as well as the Plaza de los Venerables. Visit the bullring during an afternoon boat cruise on the Guadalquivir River, and finish at the Basilica de la Macarena. Upgrade to include admission to the Alcazar of Seville and Seville Cathedral, which holds the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Monumental Economic tour with booking fee Seville
See the best of Seville without breaking the bank during a cost-effective tour that only requires you to pay a booking fee. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour provides a great introduction to the city and covers major landmarks such as Seville Cathedral and the Alcazar of Seville. Plus, a short duration makes it ideal for time-pressed travelers.
Private Walking Tour in Seville City Center
Seville's walkable center is packed with must-see landmarks, but the stories behind the stones are what makes the city so fascinating. Join a private guide on a walking tour of stop sites in Seville that include the Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede), the Alcazar of Seville, the Jewish Quarter, Town Hall, and flower-filled patios for an insider's take on each place you see.
Seville Bilingual Bike Tour
Explore Seville on two wheels on this family-friendly bicycle tour. Accompanied by a guide, hop on your bike and pedal through Plaza del Salvador, Plaza de San Francisco, and Plaza Nueva. Visit Seville Cathedral before heading onward to see the Real Maestranza bullring and the avant-garde architecture in Plaza de la Encarnacion.
Guadalquivir River Cruise, Seville
A walk along the river that saw Cristobal Colon, who saw Magellan leave, in ecological boats, the only ones in the city, who will enjoy a little relaxation, having another visual of the city. The Guadalquivir, a river that wanted to be a sea, and the only navigable in Spain, Divides the city between the Triana neighborhood and Seville, and touring it is one of the most beautiful things you can live
Small Group Colonial America Walking Tour in Seville
History buffs will love this 2-hour hour walking tour that explores Seville's reign as the 'gateway to America' during the Spanish Golden Age. Begin at the World Heritage-listed General Archive of the Indies, home to many important documents from Seville's days as a major European maritime hub. Stroll through the historic Arenal harbor area and the Triana neighborhood while your local guide shares legends and facts from this fascinating era in Spanish history.
Private Bullring Tour
Despite the controversy that raises bullfighting throughout the world, you cannot deny the historical and traditional significance that it has. To understand part of this folklore and its history, visiting the bullring can be an interesting visit for those who, in addition, decide to visit an attractive building in its architecture and in its origins that have made it evolve to offer us the vision we have of him today. / Despite the controversy about the bullfighting all around the world, the historical and traditionalist transcendence that it has in our community cannot be overlooked. In order to understand part of this folklore, visiting the bullring can be an interesting tour for all those that decides to know an attractive building whose origins have made possible its evolution to the building that nowadays we've got in front of us.
Bullring & Cathedral with Giralda Official guide Priority entrance
The visit to the bullring of Seville and the Cathedral and Giralda is unique, visit 2 of the most visited monuments in Seville. Learn the history of bullfighting through the bullfighting museum, the chapel and access the arena feeling the nervousness of the bullfighter before crossing the wooden door with a sound of iron. Continue the visit to the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, an old mosque from the 12th century. Enter the deepest history of Seville.
"Seville: Love At First Sight" Private Tour
Just arrived in Seville? Would you like to know about the main attractions in the city? The purpose of this tour is to help you find your way around, learn about the most important monuments and give you tips to help you plan your next days here. It is a tour for those who have not been here before, I promise you will fall in love with Seville!
Seville Bicycle Tour
One of the best ways to get to know the city quickly is to explore it by bike, being a flat city it is recommended for all audiences because it is not a great effort and you have different views of a city full of beauties and important things that travel. Do not forget to take the bike and ride the city and enjoy it and its views.
Seville Cathedral, Giralda and Real Maestranza Bullring
You will discover two of the most important monuments of Seville without waiting for long lines, from the hand of an expert local guide. The Cathedral of Seville you will enter without a queue next to our official guide of the monument. You can access the bullring at any time it is open. without tails.
Paddle Surf Tour in Seville
In baptism you will learn ... To handle the paddle surf board thanks to an initial instruction of 5 minutes and the tour of an hour and a half later. You will learn to navigate, maintain balance, turn and turn, it is easier than riding a bike. Really! We show you the most important parts of the city, you pass under the bridge of Triana and at the foot of the Torre del Oro, crossing the waters of the Guadalquivir.
Night Walking Tour of Seville
At PaseandoSevilla we are official tourist guides eager to show our city so we invite you to this night visit. If Seville is beautiful by day, it becomes no less attractive under the cloak of illumination. An intimate atmosphere will accompany us through a city that seems different from the one we have seen in the sunlight. Now legends, tales, stories and shadows prevail over the historical ... or not always. IMPORTANT: for the groups of participants that have free admission, it is also compulsory to get your ticket. Covid19 Note: -> In all our visits we comply with the protocol established by the Ministry of Health for tourist guides. -> It is mandatory that all participants wear their masks during the visit.
Alcazar, Cathedral And Walk By The River Private Tour
Benefit from a private half-day tour that features the Catedral de Sevilla and the Alcázar, then continues on a walking tour of landmarks along the Guadalquivir River. After touring the cathedral and Alcazár, part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Seville, head over to the river to pass by the Torre del Oro, Puente de Isabel II, and Teatro de la Maestranza, learning about the history of Seville.
Bullring and Cathedral with Giralda of Seville
One of our star Tours, where you can visit two of the most important monuments of the City of Seville, our Guides will take you to know the treasures and the main Chapels of the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world and before or after when you want the World Cathedral Bullfighting Do not miss the opportunity to know the history of Seville through these two great monuments.
What are Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla) hours of operation?
Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla) hours of operation: Open daily: 9:30am - 7pm (Nov - Mar), 9:30am - 9pm (Apr - Oct). Closed Dec 25. . Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
What''s the best way to experience Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla)?
The best ways to experience Seville Bullring (Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza de Cabellería de Sevilla) are:
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Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede)
General Archive of the Indies (Archivo General de Indias)
The Giralda (El Giraldillo)
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Royal Alcázar of Seville (Real Alcázar de Sevilla)
Palace of San Telmo (Palacio de San Telmo)
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