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The Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program (WSAP), in concert with faculty across the college, builds a strong community of undergraduate and graduate writers, speakers, and researchers. Effective communication—including critical thinking, problem solving, organization of ideas, and clarity and power of expression—is of enormous importance both in academic and professional settings.
Writing, speaking, and argument enable us to discover, develop, test, and share our ideas. Through communication, we see the truth, utility, or beauty of what we know, and make our knowledge have an impact on the world at large. The Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program leads the effort to familiarize students with key principles and strategies for becoming successful communicators across different modes and contexts and fosters a culture of open, honest, and critical communication.
The Writing, Speaking, and Argument Program is home to the primary writing requirement, the English for Academic Purposes Program (formerly the ESOL Program), a range of undergraduate writing courses related to writing, speaking, and tutoring, and the Writing and Speaking Center, where students can find tutoring services.
WSAP offers one minor that introduce students to the different disciplinary practices around writing, speaking, and argument. The minor also provides a flexible writing curriculum to complement students' academic and professional interests. To begin to explore the breadth of writing studies, the program offers clusters that focus on language, digital and multimodal composition, writing theory and practice, and community engagement.
Primary Writing Requirement and Placement
The primary writing requirement (PWR) is the first step in drawing students into our community of researchers and writers. We aim to help you become an effective academic communicator.
All students at the University of Rochester, whether incoming first-year students or transfers, must satisfy the primary writing requirement. The majority of students fulfill the requirement by earning a "C" or better in WRT 105: Reasoning and Writing in the College, or WRT 105E or WRT 105A and B, versions of 105 chosen by students who need more support to meet the demands of college-level writing.
Students who believe that they are already proficient college writers may petition to substitute a University of Rochester writing-intensive course for WRT 105. The substitute course may not also be used to fulfill the upper-level writing requirement.
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WSAP offers a wide variety of courses that focus on improving student's skills in writing and speaking including WRT 277: Communicating Your Professional Identity and WRT 253: Cognition and Writing. See the WSAP undergraduate courses page for a complete list.
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What are the 10 Rarest Animals in the World?
January 18, 2022 September 21, 2022 nishada.dinesh
Humans are the greatest threat to the existence of animals, despite the fact that they are adored by almost everyone on the planet. Every animal on this list is not just unusual, but also severely endangered or endangered. The low population of these rare species is mostly due to loss of habitat, hunting, disease or accidental death as a result of human activity. As climates and conditions change, animals must either evolve or succumb to a variety of dangers to their survival. While some of these species have been successfully preserved by the environmentalist, others have not been so fortunate and are on the verge of extinction. Hopefully, with better awareness, some of these unique species will be able to recover in the future. Below are the 10 rarest animals in the world.
1. Vaquita
With only around ten individuals surviving in the wild, the Vaquita is now the world's rarest and potentially most endangered marine mammal. According to an IUCN report published in early 2019, just around 10 vaquitas were alive in 2018. Based on an acoustic monitoring programme undertaken in the Gulf, while there is a 95 percent likelihood they number from 6 to 22.
Hence the Vaquita was first identified in 1958, its population has remained quite low. They are the smallest type of porpoise and are easily get captured in gill nets – nets used by illicit fishing operations to catch fish by their gills. Vaquitas have a tiny population since they are only found in one area of the entire planet, the northern side of the Gulf of California. Furthermore, there are no Vaquita in captivity, and there is no viable breeding scheme in place to help bringing the numbers back.
2. South China Tiger
The South China Tiger is also known as the Chinese, South Chinese, Amoy tiger, and Xiamen tiger.
This is the world's most endangered and fragile tiger species. Scientists have proclaimed the South China Tiger to be functionally extinct in the wild, with no sightings outside of captivity in over 25 years. While there are no wild South China Tigers left, there are around hundred in captivity as part of Chinese breeding projects. The first South China Tiger was born outside of China in 2007, at the Laohu Valley Reserve in South Africa. Since then, several tigers have been born in Laohu Valley.
The South China tiger is likely the world's smallest tiger subspecies. Male tigers may grow up to 6 to 6.5 feet long and weigh up to 330 pounds. Females are around 5 feet tall and weigh around 240 pounds. This subspecies can also be distinguished by a small change in the shape of teeth and skull.
3. Sumatran Rhino
The Sumatran Rhino is also known as the Asian two-horned Rhino and can be identified by its hairy appearance. This is the rarest of the five surviving rhinoceros species. Scientists calculate that there are less than 100 wild Sumatran Rhinos surviving, when a few others claiming that there may be as few as 30 wild Sumatran Rhinos left.
Sumatran rhinos are believed to have been a rather endangered species over the past 9,000 years, when a climatic shift occurred in their natural habitat. Since then, Sumatran Rhinos have failed to recover and now face even greater challenges. A few attempts to breed the Sumatran Rhinos in captivity were successful. But, they struggle to survive outside of their natural habitat. There are a few captive Sumatran Rhinos currently. Because of its hair and other features, scientists think the Sumatran Rhino is the most primitive rhino species. In addition, the Sumatran Rhino is the closest living one to the woolly rhinoceros that existed in Asia and Europe during Ice Age.
4. Philippine Crocodile
The Philippine Crocodile is the world's most endangered crocodile species, with less than 100 living in the wild and a very few in captivity. Once this crocodile species was commonly seen in island nations but now found in very less numbers in their habitats on the islands of Mindanao, Luzon and Dalupiri. Hunting and habitat damage have had a significant influence on the Philippine Crocodile population.
Public perception is another factor that affected the survival of Philippine Crocodile. The people in the respective countries believed they are man-eaters, and they have been slaughtered as a result. Conservationists have been striving to shift public attitude in recent years, and have successfully bred and released Philippine Crocodiles into protected habitat places.
5. Amur Leopard
While several large cat species are in decline across the world, the Amur Leopard is one of the rarest and most endangered one. It is estimated that there are less than 100 individuals remaining in the wild. Amur Leopards are found mostly in the Amur River region of eastern Russia, with a few seen in northern China. Their lifespan is relatively long from 10 to 15 years in the wild and 20 years or more in captivity. But, the Amur Leopard population, like all of the animals on this list, faces a number of threats, including illegal hunting, habitat destruction, and less genetic variation. It weighs around 75 to 100 pounds, and can run at 37 mph, leap 19 feet, and jump 10 feet straight.
6. Saola
The Saola is a very rare animal which is referred as the Asian Unicorn. None of the creatures on this list are as mysterious as the Saola. Because very little is known about the Saola, there is no reliable information on the species' present population also. The Saola has only been spotted in the wild a few times since its remains were found for the first time in 1992. No saola is there in captivity and the population estimates range from as few as 25 to as many as 750. However, studies show that its population is substantially smaller, perhaps less than 250.
7. Cross River Gorilla
Almost all the Gorillas and their species are in endangered list but the Cross River Gorilla is the world's most vulnerable great ape among them. The Cross River Gorilla was initially discovered in 1907 and unfortunately completely ignored until 1987 which was too late to its population numbers were substantially low. There are currently less than 250 Cross River Gorillas in the wild, with just one in captivity.
The habitual destruction by human is one of the most serious dangers to the Cross River Gorilla's existence. In addition, the Cross River Gorilla is endangered due to bush-meat hunting by locals. Cross River Gorillas are extremely scared of people as a result of hunting and are rarely seen. Cross River Gorillas are found in tiny, dispersed groups that rarely interact with one another, resulting in inbreeding. This leads in a loss of genetic variety and a poorer gene pool, as well as a severe influence on the already tiny Cross River Gorilla population.
8. Northern Bald Ibis
The Northern Bald Ibis is one of the world's rarest bird species, with just around 250 individuals left in the wild. The Northern Bald Ibis was classified severely endangered for several decades, but significant conservation efforts in recent years have helped reduce the species status to endangered and there are over 1,000 Northern Bald Ibises in captivity. The majority of the natural population of Northern Bald Ibises now lives in Morocco, with only a few possibly remaining in Syria. The Northern Bald Ibis has been declared regionally extinct in Europe for almost 500 years, although restoration efforts are now on-going.
9. Addax
The Addax, also known as the white antelope, is on the verge of extinction in its natural environment of the Sahara Desert, with a wild population of 30 to 90 adult animals. However, there are a number of successful breeding projects all around the world, and while you're unlikely to encounter an Addax in the wild, you could see one of the hundreds in captivity at your local zoo.
The Addax was once widespread in North Africa, with native populations in Chad, Mauritania, Niger, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and the Western Sahara. Wild Addax populations have been severely decreased as a result of unrestricted hunting. With the success of breeding efforts in recent years, Addax have been reintroduced to nature preserves in Morocco and Tunisia.
10. Black-footed Ferret
The Black-footed Ferret is frequently cited as a conservation success story, having been saved from extinction twice because to the efforts of conservationists. The Black-footed Ferret was formerly endemic to North America's Great Plains, ranging from southern Canada to northern Mexico.
The Black-footed Ferret population, on the other hand, plummeted during the twentieth century and was declared extinct in 1979. A dog in Wyoming spotted the Black-footed Ferret a few years later, in 1981. The remaining ones barely lasted until 1987, when the Black-footed Ferret became extinct in the wild for the second time. Since then, the US Fish and Wildlife Service has begun a captive breeding programme, and thousands of Black-footed Ferrets have been re-released in Arizona, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana during the previous few decades. While the programme has been mainly successful, recent estimates place the wild Black-footed Ferret population around 300 to 400 individuals.
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Capturing my love of street art during random explorations
Scenes From Eastern State Number One
The Eastern State Penitentiary, also known as ESP, is a former American prison in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue between Corinthian Avenue and North 22nd Street in the Fairmount section of the city, and was operational from 1829 until 1971. Designed by John Haviland and opened on October 25, 1829, Eastern State is considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. Notorious criminals such as Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton were held inside its innovative wagon wheel design.
This is just one of the photos captured as I toured a powerful U.S. landmark and looked into its haunting past.
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NCCU Department of Art Celebrates its 75th Anniversary
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Department of Art at North Carolina Central University. To recognize this milestone, the University has planned a year of celebration. Melvin Carver, Art Professor and former Department Chair, is leading the anniversary committee. "The Department of Art faculty and NCCU administrators are proud of their talented alumni that are thriving in the art and design communities throughout the nation." The anniversary events will bring together alumni, students and the local community to engage in educational, artistic and social activities. In addition to showcasing the accomplishments of alumni and faculty, the events will help to increase foundation support and build a more secure financial base for the Department.
Almost 20 years after North Carolina Central University was founded, Dr. James Shepard appointed Marion Parham Cordice as the Director of Art Studies. In 1977, NCCU opened an art museum that has become well known for its significant art exhibitions and extensive collection which includes masterpieces from artists such as Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett and Barkley Hendricks. According to the current Museum Director Kenneth Rodgers, "The act of collecting and preserving objects is at the center of the NCCU Art Museum's domain and this must continue."
Over the years, NCCU Department of Art has published more than 40 educational pieces and exhibition catalogs. In 2002, a publication was named "Catalog of the Year" by the NC Museum's Council. Notable alumni include artists Ernie Barnes, Willie Nash, Ivey Hayes, Beverly McIver and Stephen Hayes. Alumni have also become successful educators, graphic designers, photographers, art consultants and gallery owners.
Today the NCCU Department of Art is headed by Connie Floyd. Visual communications and digital art are strengths of the department. Former Department Chair, Melvin Carver began a study-abroad program with the University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana.
The NCCU Department of Art's anniversary events will highlight the accomplishments of alumni and faculty. The celebration will begin in September with the opening of the Isabel Chicquor Tribute exhibition. The late Chicquor, a former NCCU professor, was a nationally recognized artist of photography, drawing and sculpture. In November, the NCCU Art Museum will present an exhibition of artwork by alumni. Additional anniversary events will include a wine and painting workshop as well as a series of lectures and receptions. The final event will be a banquet with a silent auction of art donated by current and retired faculty as well as local artists.
The anniversary events will provide the department with funds to increase student scholarships, expand the Art Museum and grow its staff. Kenneth Rodgers noted that the NCCU Department of Art and Museum "should continue to play a significant education role in the university community and beyond, teaching African American art history and providing exhibitions to introduce students to the best examples of African American artist's work". Support from alumni and the community is critical to ensuring this institution can continue to thrive for another 75 years. For more information about anniversary events, visit www.nccu.edu/artmuseum.
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Tony Lavan of MAG and Yu Dongwen of BCEG in Sofia with the submission
MAG submits formal bid for operation and development of Sofia Airport
By Dan Symonds on	 April 12, 2019 Airport, Operations
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the UK's largest airport group, has entered a bid to operate Sofia Airport in Bulgaria for the next 35 years. Along with its consortium partner – Chinese construction giant BCEG – MAG submitted its formal bid to the Transport Ministry in Sofia on April 11.
MAG already operates three major airports in the UK at Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands and provides services to six airports in the USA. It is currently investing over £1.5bn (US$2bn) in its airports in the UK, while BCEG is currently building Beijing Daxing International Airport, China.
The Anglo-Chinese consortium's submission to the Bulgarian government includes significant plans for the redevelopment and reconfiguration of existing terminals at the airport, as well as designs for a new Terminal 3 facility.
Andrew Harrison, CEO, airport services, MAG, said, "It is an exciting moment for us, as we truly believe that Sofia Airport has enormous potential to deliver further connectivity for Sofia. This in turn will help stimulate additional economic growth and tourism throughout Bulgaria.
"We at MAG believe that this concession process will be hugely beneficial for Bulgaria as a whole and that, together with BCEG, we have a compelling offer. We are thrilled to be taking part."
MAG's ownership structure comprises a blend of both Manchester city council and the Greater Manchester local authorities, as well as long-term private investors (IFM Investors).
MAG's partner, Chinese state-owned BCEG, employs over 20,000 people internationally to deliver its projects and services across 27 countries. The partnership between MAG and BCEG is long-standing, having been established in 2013 to develop Airport City Manchester.
Xing Yan, regional director of BCEG International, said, "This would be the first of many major construction projects on and around the airport estate, and we look forward to working closely with MAG improving the transportation infrastructure and placing Sofia Airport firmly on the aviation and tourism map."


The Ralph Perdue Center is re-opening its residential drug and alcohol treatment program, the only one of its kind in Fairbanks, after a yearlong hiatus that forced some substance abusers to leave town for help.
Starting June 2, the center will begin treating patients again but the program will be smaller and nimbler than what was offered in the past, said Guy Patterson, director of behavioral health services for the Fairbanks Native Association, which operates the Ralph Perdue Center.
Patients enrolling in the new program will stay no longer than a month, Patterson said. The treatment program has eight beds, less than half the number of beds it offered before, although it is expected to grow to 16 beds next year.
"We're trying to create something that will allow flow of treatment," Patterson said.
The Ralph Perdue Center closed its residential treatment program last year due mainly to lack of funding.
Part of the problem was that patients with no means to pay for treatment were staying for extended periods of time, making it difficult for new people to get help.
Tanana Chiefs Conference has joined with FNA to operate the residential treatment program, which Patterson said is modeled after the Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers in Washington state.
Patients will go through four phases of treatment, described as denial, admittance, acceptance and surrender, Patterson said.
The program will touch on multiple facets of patients' lives, including diet, exercise, sleep and controlling other compulsive behaviors.
The Perdue center's residential treatment program is the only program in Fairbanks open to any adult. FNA offers two other residential treatment programs for adult substance abusers but each caters to a specific population, homeless people and mothers of young children.
Patterson said he has a waiting list of 14 people who want to enroll in the residential treatment program, although none are confirmed.
Sharon Walluk, a regional behavioral health specialist for the state, works with area substance abuse and mental health providers. She expects the center's eight beds to fill up fast.
Fairbanks is a hub for the Interior, Walluk said, serving other communities, including Nenana, Tok and Galena.
The executive director of the Fairbanks Community Behavioral Health Center, some of whose clients suffer from addiction on top of mental illness, agreed that Fairbanks needs a substance abuse treatment center.
"We're very excited that it's opening," Gail Atchison said.
Patterson said the second-floor rooms inhabiting the program have been painted. Security measures, such as mirrors mounted on the ceilings, are being added, and the rooms are being professionally cleaned.
An open house is scheduled for Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. at the Ralph Perdue Center at 3100 South Cushman St. Tours will commence and refreshments will be served.


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School & Program Updates March 17, 2020
Johns Hopkins: Hosts Coronavirus Webcast on Tuesday, March 17, Optimizes Expert Insights Portal
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a 30-minute webcast featuring its experts on Tuesday, March 17. Panelists discussed the latest about the coronavirus outbreaks, including the importance of social distancing and testing options. Panelists responded to questions submitted in advance of and during the live webcast.
Hear a recorded version of the webcast.
Panelists included:
Dr. Andy Pekosz, PhD
Professor, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Dr. Caitlin Rivers, PhD, MPH
Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security
Dr. Josh Sharfstein, MD
Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement
Also this week, the Bloomberg School optimized its COVID-19 Expert Insights portal which features key COVID-19 resources and science-based information, including the Bloomberg School's "Public Health On Call" podcasts, critical Q&A's with experts, important news articles, and news releases on new COVID-19 research from Bloomberg School faculty. The portal also offer links to the Daily Situation Reports from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.
The Bloomberg School's podcast "Public Health on Call," hosted by Bloomberg School Vice Dean for Public Health Practice and Community Engagement, Dr. Josh Sharfstein, is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (including captions), and Libsyn.
Additional information is available from Johns Hopkins University at the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
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March 17, 2020 "Georgia State: Drs. Stauber and Vinoski-Thomas Named Recipients of an International Virtual Exchange Program Grant" March 17, 2020 "UAB: Check-in Kiosks in Outpatient Clinical Setting – Fad or the Future?"


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Corp Fin allows exclusion of a conflicting shareholder proposal under Rule 14a-8(i)(9): does it represent a strategy for the future?
Cydney Posner on March 23, 2016
Well, we finally have some insight into what the Corp Fin staff had in mind in Staff Legal Bulletin 14H – of course, that's the SLB in which Corp Fin narrowed the application of Rule 14a-8(i)(9), the exclusion for conflicting proposals. It turns out that what they had in mind – and perhaps only what they had in mind – was exactly what they said.
As discussed at length in this PubCo post, in the SLB, the staff described the history and development of Rule 14a-8(i)(9), ultimately concluding that, going forward, the exclusion for conflicting proposals should be available only for shareholder and management proposals that "direct conflict." The test for whether proposals directly conflict under this new guidance was articulated as "whether a reasonable shareholder could logically vote for both proposals" because both seek a similar objective; if so, the proposals are not in "direct conflict." For example, a shareholder proposal for proxy access with a 3% eligibility threshold, a 3-year holding period and an ability to nominate up to 20% of the board would not, in the staff's view, directly conflict with a 5%/5-year/10% management proposal. That's because "both proposals generally seek a similar objective, to give shareholders the ability to include their nominees for director alongside management's nominees in the proxy statement, and the proposals do not present shareholders with conflicting decisions such that a reasonable shareholder could not logically vote in favor of both proposals."
By contrast, a direct conflict would exist only where a vote for one proposal is tantamount to a vote against the other proposal. To illustrate this concept, the staff provided the following examples: "where a company seeks shareholder approval of a merger, and a shareholder proposal asks shareholders to vote against the merger, we would agree that the proposals directly conflict. Similarly, a shareholder proposal that asks for the separation of the company's chairman and CEO would directly conflict with a management proposal seeking approval of a bylaw provision requiring the CEO to be the chair at all times." The staff's new interpretation made it quite challenging to rely on the exclusion and, as a result, there were few attempts this proxy season.
As noted in thecorporatecounsel.net blog, in Illumina, Inc. (March 18, 2016), the staff finally had occasion to grant no-action relief applying the new test under Rule 14a-8(i)(9). In Illumina, the shareholder proposal (from the John Chevedden group) requested that the "board take the steps necessary so that each voting requirement in our charter and bylaws that calls for a greater than simple majority vote be eliminated, and replaced by a requirement for a majority of the votes cast for and against applicable proposals, or a simple majority in compliance with applicable laws." After the proposal was received, Illumina's board approved a management proposal, to be submitted for shareholder ratification on an advisory basis at the 2016 annual meeting, to retain eight provisions in the company's charter and bylaws that require a supermajority (66-2/3%) vote. The request for no-action relief contended that the "shareholders could not logically vote for the Shareholder Proposal and the Company Proposal" and that "a vote for the Shareholder Proposal is tantamount to a vote against the Company Proposal and vice versa." Moreover, the request argued, "an affirmative vote on both the Shareholder Proposal and the Company Proposal would result in exactly the kind of conflict that Rule 14a-8(i)(9) was designed to prevent."
The no-action request maintained that the fact pattern presented in Illumina, although unusual – for now anyway – is not entirely unprecedented: "For example, in Herley Industries, Inc., (November 20, 2007) the SEC agreed with Herley that it could rely on Rule 14a-8(i)(9) to exclude a shareholder proposal that sought to amend the bylaws to provide for a majority vote standard for the election of directors. Herley's arguments in that letter were predicated on the fact that Herley intended to submit for stockholder approval at the annual meeting a proposal to amend its bylaws to maintain the plurality vote standard then in place and to add a director resignation policy."
Granting no-action relief, the staff concurred with Illumina's view: "In our view, the proposal directly conflicts with management's proposal because a reasonable shareholder could not logically vote in favor of both proposals."
Does this letter outline an approach that may appeal to other companies seeking to exclude a shareholder proposal? Of course, in some – or perhaps many – cases, companies may be reluctant to submit to their shareholders management proposals to ratify a position that is the opposite of one that governance activists and institutional holders are ardently promoting as de rigueur. Nevertheless, this approach is apparently just what Mr. Chevedden fears. In one of his many letters to the staff regarding this no-action request, Mr. Chevedden recognized what may well represent a strategy for the future: "Implicit in the company argument is the concept that henceforth any rule 14a-8 governance proposal topic, that often obtains a majority vote, might be kept off the ballot by simply asking shareholders to ratify the opposite of the rule 14a-8 proposal." Ironically from the perspective of proponents of shareholder proposals (some of whom prompted the staff's reexamination of the conflicting proposals exclusion), under the staff's prior approach, companies seeking to exclude a shareholder proposal would have submitted as a management proposal a moderated version of the shareholder proposal that at least took some steps in the proponent's direction but, under the new approach, companies seeking exclusion will now need to submit management proposals that completely reject the proponent's position.
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UK rich list toppers the Reuben Brothers are looking to sell a large part of their data centre business.
Global Switch, the huge commercial data centre firm owned by two of UK's richest people, is in talks with a consortium of Asian investors in a deal expected to be worth over £2bn.
UK billionaires David and Simon Reuben, topped the 2016 Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune of £13.1bn, up £3.4bn over the previous year.
The high profile brothers are leaders in private equity, real estate investment and development and venture capital. Investments include data centres, aerodromes, technology and media.
Reports state that the brothers participated in earlier talks regarding a £5bn deal, towards selling half of the company to a consortium led by Chinese firm Daily Tech. This included a private financial subsidiary of state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
Global Switch was established in 1998 and is known for its development and operations within data centres in Europe and Asia.
The brothers bought the firm in 2004 when it was said to be worth £585m. Estimates value it today at between £4.5bn and £5bn.
The firm is known to have ten data centres in its fleet, including sites in key markets London, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with seven located in Europe. The gross area across the portfolio totals to 3.2m sq ft.
Following the British Prime Minister, Theresa May saying she wanted her security advisers to help review a delayed nuclear power investment from China; Global Switch said there were no security issues relating to its possible transaction.


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Q: Teams in Rails 3 app I posted on this 1 other time, but it's still not working and despite 3 hours of trying I can't figure out why. I'm new to all this, and this is pretty complicated to me. I'd really really appreciate some help on this. Thanks!
I need to create a team of users. A user belongs_to a team, a team has_many users.
A user should be able to create a team, join an already existing team, unjoin their current team (if you can show me how to make the person who creates the team and make them a team leader that would be great too!)
I have the database tables set up like this:

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*Users table: id, name, email, timestamps, team_id

*Teams Table: id, team_name, timestamps, user_id
ERROR I AM GETTING:
undefined method `team_build' for #<User:0x3a14a80>

1: <%= button_to "Join", join_teams_path(current_user.team.build(team_id: @team_id)),    class: "btn btn-large btn-primary" %>

users model:
class User < ActiveRecord::Base
attr_accessible :company, :name, :email, :password, :password_confirmation, :image
    belongs_to :team, dependent: :destroy

    validates :user_id, presence: true

    def team_member?
       team.present?
    end

    def join!(team)
     return false if team_member?
     team.create!(team_id: team.id)
    end

   def unjoin!(team)
    return if team_member?
    team.destroy
   end

Teams Model:
class Team < ActiveRecord::Base
has_many :users

attr_accessible :team_name

before_save { |team| team.team_name = team_name.downcase }

validates :team_name,
        presence: true,
        length: { maximum: 140 },
        uniqueness: { case_sensitive: false }

default_scope order: 'teams.created_at DESC'

end

Teams Controller:
class TeamsController < ApplicationController
 before_filter :signed_in_user

def join
 @team = Team.find params[:id]
  if current_user.join!(@team.id)
   redirect_to @user #NOTE dont use redirect when you perform actions with ajax.
  else
   #render some error
 end
 end

def show
 @team =  Team.find(params[:id])
end

def leave
 if current_user.unjoin!
  redirect_to @user #NOTE dont use redirect when you perform actions with ajax.
 else
   #render some error
 end
end

def new
  @team = Team.new
end

def create
   @team = Team.new(params[:team])
  if @team.save
    flash[:success] = "Team Created!"
    redirect_to @team
  else
    render 'new'
  end
end

 def teams
  @title = "Teams"
  @team = Teams.find(params[:id])
  render 'show_teams'
 end

 def index
Team.all
 end

Join button:
<%= button_to "Join", join_teams_path(current_user.team.build(team_id: @team_id)),        class: "btn btn-large btn-primary" %>

Unjoin button:
<%= button_to "Leave Team", leave_teams_path(current_user.team) , class: "btn btn-large btn-primary" , remote: true  %>

Routes:
resources :teams

match '/teams',          to: 'teams#index'
match '/new_team',       to: 'teams#new'

A: current_user.teams.build(whatever)

is the way you'd do it if you have a has_many relationship. But if you have a belongs_to association, you need:
current_user.build_team(whatever)

See the  documentation for belongs_to here for more.

A: "(if you can show me how to make the person who creates the team and make them a team leader that would be great too!)"
For the team leader, you can do it a few ways. Here is a simple way.
$ rails generate migration AddTeamLeaderUserIdToTeams team_leader_user_id:integer
$ rake db:migrate

What this does is add a new column to your teams table so that each team can store the user id of its team leader (CAUTION: this means that each team can only have one team leader. I can explain if you want how to have multiple team leaders.)
From there, when you create a new team, you can do something like this:
team = Team.create({:team_name => "Stanford Cardinal", :team_leader_user_id => current_user.id}).

then in the future you can get the team leader as such:
team_leader = User.find_by_id(Team.find_by_team_name("Stanford Cardinal").team_leader_user_id))

hopes this help a bit. Feel free to ask more questions if something isn't clear.

A: I figured it out. The build method wouldn't work. The team was already established, and the user was already established. I just needed to establish the connection. Here's what I have:
Teams Controller:
def show
  @team =  Team.find(params[:id])
  @team_members = @team.users
  @user = User.find(params[:id]) if signed_in?
end

Join Button Partial:
<%= form_for(@user) do |f| %>
  <%= f.hidden_field :team_id, :value => @team.id %>
  <%= f.submit "Join Team", class: "btn btn-large btn-primary" %>
<% end %>

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Mighty Deeds
Mighty Deeds S1 E20 - Into the Megadungeon Pt2
Arriving at the outpost town of Zelkor's Ferry, the party gathers rumors and readies themselves to delve into the granddaddy of all dungeons: Stonehell! What horrors await them in those night-haunted halls? Find out on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
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Fed up with life in Mlurg Nar, our adventurers join an expedition to the night-haunted halls of Stonehell Dungeon. The first step is a wilderness trek to the outpost town of Zelkor's Ferry.
Mighty Deeds S1 E18 - Slaughter in Spittlefeld Pt2
Trapped in a tenement building during an outbreak of plague, the party senses that not all is as it seems in the slums of Mlurg Nar. Left to die by the local clergy and an uncaring town watch, can the adventurers unravel the clues in time? Join us for a night of grim peril on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
Mighty Deeds S1 E17 - Acting Up in Lankhmar (Mlurg Nar) Pt3 / Slaughter in Spittlefeld Pt1
Bloodshed and pandemonium backstage! The party ends the night at the theater bang. But when they wake the next morning, they find themselves in a new, more sinister predicament. Explore the grim peril of Mlurg Nar in week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
Mighty Deeds S1 E16 - Acting Up in Lankhmar (Mlurg Nar) Pt2
"The show must… you know… continue!" Our band of adventurers has decided to help a theater troupe that is being harassed by an arrogant Duke and his hired thugs. How far will the party go to defend tonight's performance? Find out on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
A petty noble in the fortress town of Mlurg Nar is incensed at a satirical play that mocks him and his household. The humble troupe of players behind the production turn to our band of adventurers for help as the Duke threatens to close down the show… permanently! Will the party be able to defend tonight's performance? Find out on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
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Mighty Deeds S1 E14 -The Old God's Return Pt5
How can a band of mere mortals expect to forestall the return of an old god? The party will have to tap their deepest reserves of courage and skill as they face off against this avatar of ancient winters. Join us for the finale of The Old God's Return on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
The party finds themselves hundreds of feet off the ground on a floating iceberg. Thrusting up from the glacial landscape is the entrance to a ziggurat that has remained undisturbed for uncounted centuries. What fell challenges await as the party seeks to thwart the return of a forgotten god? Find out on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
The dice seem to have truly turned against the party as they struggle to get past the medusa and fight their way onto the flying glacier of the old god. Can determination and quick thinking overcome dice that just won't quit rolling trash? Find out on this week's Mighty Deeds podcast!
The party races after the flying iceberg that seems to be the source of a curse affecting children across the land. But are they being guided by the gods… or deceived by malicious fey?
Remember the good old days of role-playing, when every party carried a ten foot pole, you assumed every chest was a mimic, and the finale of every campaign was an apocalyptic battle against a demon prince at the gates of the Abyss?
Well those days are back!
On this podcast, we don't waste our time with cookie cutter scenarios, ho-hum campaign settings, or NPCs asking you to kill the rats in their cellar. No! Each episode is 100% old-school high adventure, with monsters spawned in a nightmare, traps straight out of Grimtooth's, and chaos portals that could hurl you into a thousand insane worlds. This is Mighty Deeds!
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Pseudocomotis citroleuca is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Colombia.

References

Moths described in 1912
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Мэ́ттью Макна́лти (; , Манчестер) — английский актёр.

Биография
Майкл Энтони Макналти () родился 14 декабря 1982 года в Манчестере, Англия. Его отец был военным, поэтому в детстве Мэттью жил в Германии. Учился в театральной школе Лэйн Джонсон. Там же он стал играть на сцене в студенческих постановках, где одной из ролей стала роль Дэнни Шэпиро в спектакле «Сексуальная порочность в Чикаго».

Макналти обучался в театральном училище имени Лейна Джонсона. Для того, чтобы присоединиться к союзу актёров и зарегистрироваться как актёр, он сменил своё актёрское имя на Мэттью Макналти, так как в ассоциации актёров уже был член с таким именем и фамилией, как у него. Картина «В поисках Эрика» (2009) была номинирована на Золотую пальмовую ветвь на Каннском кинофестивале 2009 года.

Личная жизнь
С женой Кэти у него есть два сына.

Фильмография

 Ферма Эммердейл (сериал) (1992 — …)
 Безмолвный свидетель (сериал) (1996)
 Холби Сити (сериал) (1999 — …)
 Врачи (сериал) (2000)
 Ангел из будущего (ТВ) (2002)
 Победить Иисуса (ТВ) (2002)
 Sweet Medicine (сериал) (2003)
 Бесстыдники (сериал) (2004)
 Outlaws (сериал) (2004)
 Любовь + Ненависть (2005)
 Не вижу зла: Болотные убийства (ТВ) (2006)
 Пять дней (сериал) (2007)
 Печать Каина (2007)
 Single-Handed (сериал) (2007)
 Контроль (2007)
 Правда, расплата, поцелуй (сериал) (2007)
 Kis Vuk (2008)
 Отголоски прошлого (2008)
 The Shooting of Thomas Hurndall (ТВ) (2008)
 Honest (сериал) (2008)
 Чуть свет — в Кэндлфорд (сериал) (2008)
 Непрощенная (сериал) (2009)
 В поисках Эрика (2009)
 Посланники 2 (видео) (2009)
 Крэнфорд (мини-сериал) (2009)
 Отбросы (сериал) (2011 — 2013)
 Закон Гарроу (сериал) (2009)
 Закон и порядок: Лондон (сериал) (2009)
 Арбор (2010)
 Тост (2010)
 Шелк (сериал) (2010)
 Room at the Top (сериал) (2012)
 Союз (2012)
 Дамское счастье (телесериал) (2012)
 Синдикат (сериал) (2012)
 Спайк Айленд (2012)
 A Northern Soul (2013)
 Праксей – эпизод сериала Доктор Кто  (2020)

Примечания

Ссылки

Киноактёры Великобритании


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Horror /
On the mountain
Her leg was broken, there was no doubt about it. She cursed herself for ignoring the warnings of attempting to climb that mountain and explore that old castle. She remembered telling those that were concerned for her safety that she was an expert climber and hiker.
When she was told that the mountain was cursed and repelled any and all visitors she laughed at these silly stories and superstitions. This was 2016, and she couldn't believe that some people actually believed in curses in this modern day.
The sun would soon set and plunge the mountain into cold and darkness and there was no way she could navigate the paths at night. She managed to apply a splint to her leg in order to restrict movement and minimize her pain.
She then looked around for a sturdy piece of branch that she could fashion into a crutch to aid her decent down the mountain come daylight. She would not be able to carry her backpack as she didn't need any extra weight on her when she started her journey down, perhaps she could drag it.
She built a small fire for warmth and to heat some water for some instant coffee. An inventory of her backpack revealed that there was plenty of food and water so she wouldn't go hungry or thirsty, but there was no sleeping bag of pup tent. She didn't pack one as she had planned to be off the mountain by sunset.
As she sipped her coffee and enjoyed a smoke she took an inventory of her situation. Here she was in Munich, Germany high in the mountains looking for the ruins of castle that she was told does not exist. The area is has not seen many hikers so the paths are not well defined and the trees were so thick in some areas that they blocked out the sunlight.
Jane Winters was an explorer and a photographer that loved nothing more than exploring old forgotten structures and photographing the interiors and exteriors. The images she captured had been featured in National Geographic more than once along with other publications.
Jane ignored the stories of hidden treasure on these shoots and never wasted time looking as they were always false. She not a "girly" type and became an avid climber and hiker while in her pre-teens. She had mastered climbing mountains before she mastered walking in high heels.
Her second passion had always been photography. For one so young there wasn't much she didn't know, she had even been taught how to develop film by a kindly teacher at school.
She was considered attractive and in great shape, but love affairs were brief at best and never lasted more than a month. It usually ended when a would be boyfriend suggested she give up this dangerous lifestyle and settle down.
Just as the remains of daylight were fading she heard heavy footsteps heading her way and fear clutched at her heart. She had no weapon save her boot knife and that could only be used as a last resort. As she heard the fallen branches snap underfoot of the approaching stranger she uttered a small prayer.
"If all he wants sex I'll give it to him. As long as he doesn't try to kill me," she said softly.
Then suddenly through the heavy foliage the shape of a large man appeared and drew closer. The man was well over six feet tall with a large build. A thick shock of black hair fell to his shoulders and surrounded a stern but pleasant looking face.
The man spoke to her in German and Jane responded to him in his language that she didn't speak it, so he tried French and received the same response in French. Jane was able to accurately identify any language spoken to her and learned how to say that she didn't understand in a dozen different languages. She asked if he spoke English.
"I asked if you were all right," he repeated in English.
"I fell and broke my leg," Jane responded.
"Let me see."
"Are you a Doctor or paramedic?" she asked warily..
"No, but I do have extensive knowledge of medicine and anatomy," the stranger responded.
The man had large hands with extensive tattooing visible on his wrists. He expertly examined her leg and when he gently touched the area below her knee she let out a yelp of pain and tears formed in her eyes.
"Yes, its broken. Probably an oblique fracture of the tibia and fibula."
"How am I going to get down the mountain?" she asked aloud.
"In the morning I will take you. For now we need to get someplace warm as the temperature is starting to drop and that little fire would not be much help."
"Okay. Where?"
"I have a cottage just over the ridge. Let me grab your backpack."
Jane started to protest for him to leave it but to her surprise the stranger looped the backpack over his arm at the elbow and then bent down and picked her up in both arms. He began to walk back the way he had come.
The stranger showed no signs of strain under her weight and that of her pack as he walked and footsteps never faltered. In less than ten minutes the lights of a large cottage butted up against a small rise came into view and Jane was relieved as she was starting to hurt again.
She was gently deposited into a soft comfortable arms chair and a foot stool was slid close for her to rest her leg on. The interior was warm and well appointed with large fire roaring in the fireplace and enough books to fill a small library lined the built in bookshelves.
Her savior returned with a wide array of every known over the counter pain medicine on a tray along with a glass of water.
"Please help yourself," he stated.
Jane looked at him warily.
"Young lady, you have nothing to fear from me. I am not some pervert that goes around drugging females."
Jane took two Tylenol from the bottle and was handed a large glass of water to wash them down.
"My name is Jane. I'm from the USA."
"My name is Victor and I was born near here. Are you hungry? I have a large pot of stew that is almost ready."
Jane had not thought about eating since her injury and realized that she was famished. She was carried to the kitchen table where a large bowl of stew was set down in front of her along with a small loaf of bread. He took a seat opposite her and bade her to eat.
Dinner conversation was more of a question and answer session. He asked many questions and had a keen and inquiring mind and his voice was pleasing.
"May one ask what brings a lone climber up so high?" Victor asked.
"I want to photograph the castle that's not far from here."
"Weren't you told that there was no castle?"
"A dozen times, but my research told me better."
Jane was carried back to the comfortable chair and was served a goblet of wine. Victor sat on the chair opposite her.
"You know that this mountain and the castle are allegedly cursed," he told her.
"So I've been told. Do you know the reason for those stories?" she asked.
"It is the alleged birthplace of the Frankenstein monster," he told her in a solemn voice.
"That story was a work of fiction," Jane said as she fixed him with a look.
" Is it? Do you really believe that some silly eighteen year old girl could conceive such a story without being influenced?" Victor told her.
"I have really never thought about it. Wow, Doctor Frankenstein's lab. What a shoot that would be."
"Some people believe that it is the monster himself still resides up there."
"He'd be well over two hundred years old."
"Frankenstein did imbue him with almost internal life if you believe that young woman's story," Victor continued.
"I would love to meet him."
"He is a killer if you believe your Hollywood movies."
"Most of those movies all bullshit. Boris Karloff portrayed him as a suffering creature that never asked to be born."
"Yes, Mr Karloff's work was impressive to say the least."
"Do you like horror movies?" Jane asked with some enthusiasm.
"Yes I do, but only the old black and white ones."
"Me too. Color robs it of something."
They talked for hours on the topic of horror movies until the pain in her leg returned with a vengeance. She tried to hide it but her tears were a give away. Victor stood and headed to the back room of the cottage.
He returned with a hypodermic needle and before she could protest injected it into the thigh muscle of her broken leg.
"That should take the edge off your pain," he informed her.
"You just happen to have a needle and syringe on hand?"
"Living so far from civilization it's wise to have a complete medical kit on hand," he told her.
The contents of the shot made her drowsy and her eyes grew heavy, but her pain vanished.
"You will need to sleep," he told her as he stood up.
He returned with a large pillow and a soft blanket and helped her stretch out on the sofa.
"At sunlight I will take you down the mountain. Now get some sleep."
Jane slept for a few hours until the pain returned and woke her. She called out for Victor but there was no response. Jane managed to head to the back of the cottage by using the furniture to support her and aid in her limping walk.
There was a large tapestry on the back wall that was pulled to one side to reveal a large wood and iron door. It pulled open with ease and she entered by hanging onto the wall for support. The long passage appeared to be cut into the mountain that was behind the cottage.
Another door was before her that also pushed open with ease and the sight before her eyes was almost too much to handle. The room was huge, at least ten time large than the cottage It was filled with every type of antique electrical device she had ever seen, except it all appeared clean and fully functional.
There trays of surgical instruments on stainless steel tables. She saw built in refrigerator units holding bottles of injectable fluids. She believed she saw every book of medicine published in the last two hundred years through the glass doors of a massive book case. Some of the books appeared brand new while the others were quite old.
Then her heart almost stopped when she glanced to left. For there on an operating table lay Victor.
Long heavy black cables ran across the floor from one of the electrical devices that emitted a low hum. The cables ran up the length of the table and stopped at his neck and the ends were affixed to bolts protruding from his neck.
Against her will Jane let out a scream of horror which caused Victor opened his eyes and look at her. She then collapsed to the cold stone floor..
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Horror injury mountain rescue discovery


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For the past few years, I've been interviewing local women who met this criteria: Uncommon Women, Uncommon Lives. Most of these interviews were with ladies who gave guest presentations to the Woman's Club of Ouray County. You will also find their stories (although a slightly different version in some cases) on the club's website. http://womansclubouraycounty.org/events/guest-speakers/ These stories have also appeared in other publications. I've also done more than one story on some of these interviewees, and you'll find those on my Featured Articles or Interviews pages. Here are some of my favorite stories. Although much of my writing is from a 'green light marketing' standpoint, these interviews are done for personal enjoyment – both mine and the reader's.
The interviewees below are loosley aligned alphabetically by last name. Within the groups placed under each letter, you will find those folks whose last name begins with that letter. But I did not place them in exact alpha order within the group. It's more fun to hunt a little, and too much structure gives me a headache.
• Alice the Artist. • Alice the Horselady.
Now living in Australia, where she continues her career as a storyteller, entertainer, and musician, Jane's focus is western history. She is the author of (Tales of the Bachelor Mine and is currently working on a new book contrasting Australian and Colorado mining. Her publisher Kathryn R. Burke, San Juan Publishing.
Susan Long, fairgrounds & event center Mgr.
Born in South Africa, and with a lifetime interest in wildlife conservation, Reed's goal is to help raise money to support South African wildlife artists whose work promotes African wildlife conservation. She does this through her business, Bush Babies of Africa: Wildlife Art. [Story] (Of all the interviews I've done, this one is definitely near the top of my list.


The importance of SEO for your business can mean the difference between success and failure and determining the trends for the upcoming year is the best way to get a jump on the competition and continue climbing the Google rankings for search results.
In 2016, Google updated their search engine algorithm over 500 times. Granted, only about a dozen of these updates were major ones, but the facts are that SEO is constantly changing and what worked last year or last month might have little or no impact next week. There are trends, however, that have had lasting impact and which Google has little interest in changing.
Keywords generate interest in your website and Google uses that to gauge how well your website can answer search queries. This makes the choice and placement of keywords very important to the long-term success of your website.
The best way to use keywords is to research the relative importance of them prior to creating content for your website. Although it stands to reason that if you have a website and business about (for example) plastic surgery, then using plastic surgery as a keyword would be ideal. Unfortunately, since people can do strange things, the strongest keywords or phrases might be different.
Researching keywords should be done, ideally, prior to building a website or, at least, before writing articles and content to generate search hits. Google makes a very good Keyword Planner that will help determine the best keywords to generate a better ranking. The planner is free and can be an invaluable resource for your website.
Just knowing the correct keywords isn't enough. The Google algorithm has gotten sophisticated enough to know when keywords are just scattered through an article or website without any support. From an investigation done by SEO company Sydney, keyword stuffing is out – way out – and knowing when and where to use keywords to get the most impact will guarantee long-term success using Google or other search engines.
The sophistication of Google's algorithm has also created different ways to use keywords. Whether as links in articles, backlinks from other sites, meta-tags in titles or other options; keyword optimization is creating an entirely new field of web design.
Although it should go without saying, quality content is the most important part of your SEO success. Without content that links to other, authoritative content and has backlinks from other sources, you will struggle to move up the SEO rankings. Simply put, content is king and website designers and administrators who are unable or unwilling to update and create content will hold websites back.
To be successful, consider outsourcing some content to get fresh views and writing styles. No matter how good a writer is, at some point they will repeat content or ideas that Google's search bots will consider repetitive. Avoid that by bringing in outside writers to take a fresh look at your content and give a unique spin on what you are trying to say.
Although there are no direct links between SEO and social media marketing, ignoring social media can be like cutting off your nose to spite your face. Social media marketing can generate positive reviews and increased visibility for your products or services. Reinforcing your brand and establishing authoritative content can have a secondary effect of building interest in your website leading to more visits.
More visits have a direct link to your SEO ranking. Don't ignore social media because it doesn't directly impact your website. Use both it and content to increase the prominence of your brand name.
The changes that Google made to its algorithm in 2016 where evolutionary changes not revolutionary ones. There is no reason to believe that they will change the way that SEO works radically during 2017. If your company was successful building their SEO ranking in the past year then continuing on the same path will continue to earn dividends.
If you are new to websites or SEO, learning how successful companies have built their SEO talents over the last few years will give you a great deal of insight into what works and what doesn't. Keep in mind though that the algorithm is constantly changing and becoming more sophisticated. Staying on top of those changes and creating more sophisticated content while maintaining a quality website with appropriate keyword usage is just a solid basis to build your website on.


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Future Scholars of Africa's founders and leadership members.
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Future Scholars of Africa (FSA) is a Utah-based nonprofit organization created by students, for students. We assist with scholarships, books, mentorship programs, applying for FAFSA, and more. Future Scholars of Africa is doing more than just building the future of tomorrow. FSA believes in the power of bringing communities together to solve educational problems one at a time. We want to inspire students to dream of college and a better future.
One thing that makes FSA stand out from other nonprofit organizations is that it is made up of entirely of refugee-immigrants from different parts of Africa, and we understand how difficult it can be to navigate your way through a new society. For this reason, FSA not only supports students in their education, but we also serve as role models for our African peers.
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Logotype and identity for cultural center Het Luchtkasteel in Eindhoven. This center is located in an authentic 1920s airport terminal. Aim was to design an identity that would match the architecture of the building. The typography is inspired by a handmade font used on the of cover of Wendingen. Wendingen was an art magazine, aimed at architects and interior designers, that appeared from 1918 to 1932.


A recent study shows that our smart phones are actually making us dumber. Apparently, by just having them near us, we are "draining our brains." Our minds know that our phones hold a wealth of information and distractions and we are unable to be fully present when they are near. Subconsciously we wonder what's happening within all the apps our phones contain. I have experienced this double-mindedness in both my work and relationships and I want to reign it in.


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This is a list of digital library projects.

See also
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verb (used with object), mor·ti·fied, mor·ti·fy·ing.
to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
to subjugate (the body, passions, etc.) by abstinence, ascetic discipline, or self-inflicted suffering.
Pathology. to affect with gangrene or necrosis.
verb (used without object), mor·ti·fied, mor·ti·fy·ing.
to practice mortification or disciplinary austerities.
Pathology. to undergo mortification; become gangrened or necrosed.
1. humble, abase. 2. subdue, restrain.
mor·ti·fied·ly, adverbmor·ti·fi·er, nounmor·ti·fy·ing·ly, adverbpre·mor·ti·fy, verb (used with object), pre·mor·ti·fied, pre·mor·ti·fy·ing.
This of course exposed me to the mortifying risk of having my requests remain unanswered or worse, turned down.
I'll share one that may not be the biggest lie I've ever told, but is certainly the most mortifying.
Like us, their output ranges from the mundane to the mortifying.
The thought was mortifying enough; and yet, when he looked around him, he grew more satisfied with his own efforts at resistance.
It was mortifying that their talk was English, but they were not Americans.
Maddened at a failure so mortifying, Mr. Hedge half regrets his marriage.
late 14c., "to kill," from Old French mortefiier "destroy, overwhelm, punish," from Late Latin mortificare "cause death, kill, put to death," literally "make dead," from mortificus "producing death," from Latin mors (genitive mortis) "death" (see mortal (adj.)) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Religious sense of "to subdue the flesh by abstinence and discipline" first attested early 15c. Sense of "humiliate" first recorded 1690s (cf. mortification). Related: Mortified; mortifying.
To undergo mortification; to become gangrenous or to necrotize.


WE HAVE started 2019 with great enthusiasm.
We have a new principal for the first semester of this year with Justin moving over to Stanthorpe High School.
Sarah-Jane Clark comes to us from Tieri State School.
We also have Kiah Johnstone and Sabrina Katras filling two teaching roles.
Anya Ryan has also joined us this year in the Student Services department. Welcome to not only our school, but to Texas.
First week back at school and our swimmers came out for our interhouse swimming carnival.
Burilda was the winning colour on the day - congratulations yellow team.
Leah S broke records for 11 years - 50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle abd 200 individual medley.
Lexi M broke the 7 years - 25m Butterfly record as well.
Congratulations to all for their participation.
Good luck to all students who head off to Mac Zone and Border District Swimming over the next couple of weeks.


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David Davis MP writes in The Sun urging the Chancellor to invest in social housing and affordable homes.
Although I started life as a working-class son of a single mother, I believe I have been incredibly lucky, with several British institutions giving me a helping hand to achieve success in life. Education played a big part of that, but the stability provided by my family securing a council house when I was growing […]
David Davis MP writes in PoliticsHome about tomorrow's Budget.
As published in PoliticsHome: The Chancellor should use a bold first Budget to fix idiocies in the tax system, absorb the shock of the coronavirus and get Britain match-fit for Brexit, argues David Davis. Rishi Sunak must be getting used to surprises, first with his sudden appointment as Chancellor, now with the extraordinary circumstances for […]
David Davis MP warns slashing pension tax relief would be a 'moral disgrace'.
As reported in the Mail on Sunday: David Davis has warned Boris Johnson not to go ahead with a potential pension tax relief raid at the Budget as the former Cabinet minister said it would be a 'moral disgrace'. The ex-Brexit secretary said hitting savers in the pocket would represent an 'economic farce' as he […]


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Home News Breaking News Israeli Inventor Presents: $9 Cardboard Bike
Israeli Inventor Presents: $9 Cardboard Bike
Israeli inventor Izhar Gafni recently came up with a unique new invention – a cardboard bicycle.
According to Newsgeek, Gafni started working on the unconventional bike after learning of a man who had built a canoe using unexpectedly water-resistant material.
"I went home and it sort of disturbed me. This canoe made out of cardboard was sitting in the back of my head… and it suddenly struck my mind; 'Why not make a bicycle out of cardboard?'" Gafni said in a short documentary made by filmmaker Giora Kariv.
He went on to say that he spoke to three different Israeli engineers who all told him the same thing – "It's impossible."
But Gafni decided he was not giving up, and with the support of his wife he decided to pursue the unusual endeavor.
He embarked on a lengthy research about cardboard uses and eventually found that by applying the principals of Japanese origami, he could increase the weight-bearing capabilities of the cardboard by almost three times.
After several prototypes, he was able to develop a frame that was not only waterproof, but capable of carrying riders weighing up to 485 pounds.
"It's going to be a game-changer in the bike world," Kariv predicts. "Like Henry Ford who made the car available to anybody, this bike is going to be cheap and available to any child in the world, including children in Africa who walk dozens of miles to school everyday."
The bike is constructed from $9 worth of cardboard and will likely sell for $60 to $90 according to Gafni's projections.
Source: YNET NEWS
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lol August 12, 2012 at 6:01 pm
Nu, when will they start making paper planes?
disappointed August 12, 2012 at 8:16 pm
A VERY misleading title! A bike that will sell for $60-$90 should not be dubbed a "$9 cardboard bike."
yu August 13, 2012 at 12:07 am
https://vimeo.com/37584656#
reader August 13, 2012 at 8:28 am
@LOL: they started already, and are on their way to make folded paper spacecrafts 😮
http://www.oriplane.com/en/top.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Aircraft_Released_Into_Space
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_plane_launched_from_space
tzippi August 13, 2012 at 9:27 am
disappointed, I appreciate your reaction. The labor must add to the cost, though.
zehachayim August 13, 2012 at 3:11 pm
truly amazing, there have been so so many jewish wisdom given to this world, how about some from our arab cousins who just moan all day and claim to be the victims, how about some inventions from them? Why has the gross national input been the lowest from any population? How could they hate Jews that contributed so so much to their lives?


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Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance Receives $51 Million NIH Grant
Andrés García, a Regents' Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Jessica Weaver, a Georgia Tech postdoctoral researcher, discuss pancreatic islet cells being studied in their laboratory. (Credit: Christopher Moore, Georgia Tech)
The Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance has received a $51 million NIH grant
After a decade of research collaboration, the Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) will welcome a new partner and change its name, reflecting a new statewide focus. The University of Georgia will officially become the fourth academic partner, and ACTSI will now be known as the Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance (Georgia CTSA).
This alliance is celebrating 10 years of research advancement by expanding across the state through a five-year, $51 million Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The Emory University-led Georgia CTSA will focus on transforming the quality and value of clinical research and translating research results into better outcomes for patients.
The Georgia CTSA unites the strengths of its academic partners: Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia. Emory is a national leader in health care and biomedical research as well as an outstanding leader in clinical and translational research training and education. Morehouse School of Medicine is a nationally recognized historically black institution that brings ethnic diversity to biomedical research, addresses health disparities through successful community engagement research, and serves as a pipeline for training minority researchers. Georgia Tech is a national leader in biomedical engineering, bioinformatics and the application of innovative systems engineering to health care solutions. The University of Georgia has a proven track record in outstanding basic and translational research and, as the state's land grant institution, offers a robust statewide network that enhances community outreach, service and research.
"Continuing such an alliance and involving these leading state institutions is extremely important and in line with Georgia's goals for the promotion of clinical and translational research, innovation and development," said Georgia Governor Nathan Deal. "Having an active Clinical & Translational Science awardee in Georgia has brought our citizens cutting edge cures and the latest in clinical and translational research."
Georgia CTSA is one of 64 Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) at major academic medical centers across the country, funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Advancing Translational Science, and it is the only CTSA in Georgia. The award will fund cores focused on improving quality, efficiency and collaboration of the research process; provide consultative support and new tools in informatics and biostatistics; pilot funding for new research projects, training and workforce development, while integrating special populations and focusing on participant interactions, and creating local centers tackling clinical trial inefficiencies.
The Georgia CTSA welcomes contact principal investigator (PI) at Emory, W. Robert Taylor, M.D., Ph.D., and a new multi-PI leadership structure:
W. Robert Taylor, MD, PhD
Contact Principal Investigator, Georgia CTSA
Interim Chair, Department of Medicine
Director, Division of Cardiology
Marcus Chair in Vascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering
Elizabeth O. Ofili, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia CTSA
Professor of Medicine, Cardiology
Senior Associate Dean of Clinical and Translational Research
Director, Clinical Research Center
Morehouse School of Medicine
Andrés J. García, PhD
Principal Investigator, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia CTSA
Rae S. and Frank H. Neely Endowed Chair and Regents' Professor, Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience
Director, Interdisciplinary Bioengineering Graduate Program
Bradley G. Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP
Principal Investigator, University of Georgia, Georgia CTSA
Millikan-Reeve Professor and Head, Clinical & Administrative Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy
Director, Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU), Office of Research
Henry M. Blumberg, MD
Principal Investigator, KL2 and TL1, Georgia CTSA
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Division of Infectious Diseases
"The Georgia CTSA creates a unique opportunity for synergy among historic partners in health care, education, and cutting edge research, and has emerged as an innovative and integrated environment where clinical and translational researchers can flourish," said Taylor. "The Georgia CTSA is a catalyst and incubator for clinical and translational research across the state, with impacts throughout the Southeast and nation."
The Georgia CTSA has improved health care and research for Georgia citizens through collaboration with the Grady Health System, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta VA Medical Center, Georgia Research Alliance, Georgia Bio, and multiple community medical groups throughout the state.
"Georgia CTSA continues established, strong clinical and research partnerships by leveraging the infrastructure support of the NIH-funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) at Morehouse School of Medicine. We will continue to implement innovative patient centered and participatory care delivery models, toward the elimination of health disparities," said Ofili.
"Georgia CTSA's innovative support of discovery and collaborative partnerships help to rapidly translate scientific discoveries and new technology, which positively impacts patient care in Georgia. This is an exciting story for the state," said Garcia. "The new alliance is improving health care and clinical research for the citizens of Georgia and continues to create synergies that foster and accelerate new and emerging technologies and discoveries."
"The addition of the University of Georgia provides the Georgia CTSA a statewide footprint to connect with every county in the state to address health and wellness needs, particularly in rural and underserved populations; opportunities for continued excellence in research by strengthening existing and expanding new research collaborations; and the ability to enrich interprofessional education to include students and trainees from pharmacy and other disciplines so that they can learn how to work together as a team to discover new approaches and treatments that improve health and patient care," said Phillips. "As a new member of the Georgia CTSA, faculty and students across our campus will have unique support and infrastructure that builds upon current capabilities and increases our trajectory in fostering clinical and translational science in the state and beyond."
Written by Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance.
For more information, please visit www.GeorgiaCTSA.org
Release Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017


Born and raised in Jackson, Michigan, I've always loved to read. When I decided at age 12 that I wanted to be a writer, my first stories reflected my interest in science fiction (though somehow they always managed a romance as well). I devoured all of Robert Heinlein's books for teens and lived for Star Trek, Lost in Space, Time Tunnel, and the Invaders.
As I went through school, I contributed to a creative writing booklet in junior high school and worked on the newspaper staff in high school, acting as editor during my senior year. Following graduation from Parkside High School in 1974, I attended the local junior college in pursuit of a journalism degree.
However, before I completed my degree, I fell in love and married. My husband, John Fox, joined the Air Force soon after we married and we spent the next twenty years living in various places around the U.S. and in Europe, such as Tacoma, WA; Charleston, SC; Mons, Belgium; Colorado Springs, CO and Biloxi, MS.
During these years I discovered romance, which replaced SF as my favorite reading material. I loved to read how these amazing take-charge women survived their adventures and earned the love of the one man perfectly suited for them. My stories reflected this new interest, though I never lost my appreciation for the world of science fiction.
When futuristic romances arrived on the market, it was the best of both worlds. There I found the adventure of visiting new worlds and cultures while still sharing in the emotional journey made by the hero and heroine. I was hooked. I continued writing as we moved from place to place, though the pace slowed as I raised my three children and managed to pick up five cats.
It wasn't until I reached Colorado Springs and learned about a local Romance Writers of America chapter that I went from writing for fun to writing as a career. I joined the chapter and learned the business. I became part of a critique group, the Wyrd Sisters, and grew as a writer. After five years, four completed books, and a move to Biloxi, I finally sold my first book to Leisure Love Spell.
My first book, Sword of MacLeod, made the Ingram's Bestseller List as did my second book, Somewhere My Love. In fact, I was thrilled when I learned that Somewhere My Love was a RITA finalist in 1998 for Best Paranormal. This book was also a finalist in Affaire de Coeur's Reader Awards, The Award of Excellence from Colorado Romance Writers, and FF&P's PRISM Award. After losing my editor, I had a brief dry spell until I sold a book of my heart--a contemporary fantasy entitled Prince of Charming --to Berkley/Jove. Since then, I sold three more contemporary fantasies to Berkley/Jove and wrote two books in series done with some of my Wyrd Sisters. My second contemporary fantasy, Buttercup Baby, was a 2002 winner of the Booksellers' Best Award.
I'm currently a member of Pikes Peak Romance Writers in Colorado Springs, CO, and a local writing organization, Pikes Peak Writers.
Now that my husband has retired from the Air Force, we're making our home near the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, CO. When not at home writing or ferrying children to their various activities, I work as a Technical Project Specialist for The MITRE Corporation designing web-based applications.
I love writing books with that little twist from the ordinary. I hope you enjoy reading them as well. I love to hear from my readers so send me an email.


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Union Strengthens its Livestock Team
NFU Scotland has strengthened its policy team with the appointment of Aberdeenshire farmer's son, John Sleigh (27) to the position of Livestock Policy Manager.
The appointment of John, whose family farms at Newseat of Tolquhon, Tarves, will see current policy manager Penny Johnston focus on animal health and welfare issues for the Union.
As well as working on the family beef unit, John comes to NFUS with some parliamentary experience, having worked for Nicol Stephen MSP as a researcher. John also helped to establish 'Friends of Doonies', a group set up to save the rare breeds community farm in Aberdeen.
Speaking on his appointment, John said:
"I hope to hit the ground running at NFUS as the list of challenges and issues for Scotland's livestock sector seems to grow year on year. CAP Reform is the clearest example of the workload I face in the months ahead and I look forward to playing my part in ensuring we secure the right deal for Scotland's crucial livestock sector from the negotiations.
"But when you look at the big picture, the other worries faced by those who keep beef or sheep are numerous – cross-compliance, ID and traceability, market returns and production costs. I look forward to playing my part in ensuring Scotland's livestock sector remains competitive and efficient.
NFUS Director of Policy and Regions, Jonnie Hall said:
"John is a fantastic addition to our staff body. This is NFUS 'beefing' up the resources we have to handle the growing workload faced by those who represent our livestock sector in Scotland. Having individual members of staff working together to cover all the core livestock issues and animal health and welfare matters will help deliver a stronger service to our many livestock members."
A photograph of John Sleigh is available on request.
News Article No.: 59/12


On Saturday the 15th March a group of over 40 hunt saboteurs attended the Sinnington Hunt's final meet of the season at Kirkdale, North Yorkshire.
The hunt was targeted in response to the violent assault of a lone hunt monitor two weeks earlier which left him requiring x-rays. His camcorder was stolen and his mobile phone smashed by members of the hunt. The attack could have been worse had an off-duty police officer not stopped to offer assistance.
Not one of the dozen or so hunt followers present during the attack came to the assistance of the lone monitor who had gone out that day to ensure the hunt obeyed the law. One member of the hunt has already been arrested and further arrests are expected.
hoped that the followers of the Sinnington, as well as their new huntsman, have learnt that a 'lone' monitor is never truly alone.


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'Get high ... on fiber': General Mills hires Cheech and Chong to sell 'magic brownies'
General Mills has hired the stoner movie icons to sell the company's new high-fiber brownies. The Business Journal says, yes, it's one big pot joke, and it's "absolutely hysterical."
General Mills has hired stoner movie icons Cheech and Chong to promote the company's new brownies. The Golden Valley company's mini-movie, above, features the duo taking a cross-country road trip to deliver a van-full of brownies. The Business Journal says, yes, it's one big pot joke -- and it's "absolutely hysterical."
General Mills says the idea came out of an internal marketing competition the company calls "Bold Experiments."
"The joke is, now that they're older they need some new magic from their brownies," says Jim Wilson, marketing manager for Fiber One.
Learn more at "Cheech and Chong's Magic Brownie Adventure."
General Mills resurrects Green Giant, Cheerios Kid
General Mills is bringing back two iconic advertising mascots to appear in ads. The Jolly Green Giant debuted in a TV commercial Monday to encourage kids to eat more vegetables. The cartoon-like Cheerios Kid from the 50s and 60s is making an appearance in online ads.
General Mills stakes out gluten-free niche
General Mills has been pitching gluten-free products to a niche market. The New York Times Magazine reports in the process the Golden Valley company has become heroes for people with a rare digestive disorder. General Mills has put gluten-free lables on more than 300 of its products and has reformulated others--like Chex cereals, to appeal to people with ciliac disease.
General Mills recalls granola bars containing peanuts
A limited number of Cascadian Farm Granola Bars may be linked to a larger recall of peanut products due to salmonella contamination. General Mills announced the recall is a precaution because peanut pieces may have been sourced from Sunland, Inc. The peanut manufacturer has expanded its recall to 240 products after 35 people from 19 states have fallen ill.
Marriage amendment the hot topic at General Mills' annual meeting
Discussion of company performance was overshadowed at General Mills' annual meeting by shareholder questions about the marriage amendment. General Mills is publicly opposing the Constitutional amendment that would ban same sex marriage. CEO Ken Powell called it a business issue and said the amendment is not good for employees or the state.
General Mills to launch new yogurt
Golden Valley-based General Mills will start shipping more than three dozen new yogurt products next month as it tries to revitalize its U.S. yogurt business. Some of the new items include a 100-calorie Yoplait Greek yogurt and Yoplait Fruplait.
General Mills to cut sugar, salt in breakfast cereals
Minnesota-based General Mills and Nestlé SA will cut sugar and salt in the children's breakfast cereals they jointly market outside North America, which is the latest attempt by major food companies to respond to health concerns, Reuters reports.
General Mills officially against marriage amendment
The Golden Valley-based company came out Thursday to voice its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota. "We do not believe the proposed constitutional amendment is in the best interests of our employees or our state economy -- and as a Minnesota-based company we oppose it," General Mills said in a statement. The Pioneer Press notes General Mills and Little Canada-based St. Jude Medical are the only two major corporations in Minnesota to publicly oppose the marriage amendment.
General Mills eliminating 850 positions worldwide, roughly 425 in Minnesota
The Golden Valley-based food company says the job cuts are part of its "productivity and cost savings plan" designed to improve organizational effectiveness and focus on key growth strategies. A General Mills spokesperson told the Business Journal about half of the cuts will come largely from administrative and support positions in the Twin Cities.


Holger Awakens: Rand Paul. America's Tank Man.
Rand Paul. America's Tank Man.
Sadly, I fear it will have the same effect as that lone man. The issue may be the most important of our time because if the Executive Branch can ignore the 5th Amendment, then it can ignore them all, which will become a dictatorship. And kudos to Rand for trying to give it the attention it deserves, but I think too many Americans are more concerned with celebrity gossip and unconcerned with what they see to be baseless fears for it to be anything but a future "I told you so" moment.
But it was great. I wish he would've went longer, but am amazed he could make it almost 13 hours without a bathroom break! From what I read, Strong Thurman wasn't guzzling water like Rand was!


If you're new to FeedDemon, you might not know that you can use it to download podcasts (AKA: "enclosures") and sync them with iTunes.
In my case, I selectively download podcasts for most feeds, but I have automatic downloading enabled for IT Conversations since I generally want to listen to every IT Conversations podcast.
Bonus Tip: You can drag-and-drop any hyperlink onto FeedStation to add it to the download queue. This works not only with hyperlinks inside of FeedDemon, but also those in Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Nice timing! This week I investigated using FeedStation for podcasts instead of iTunes. I have to say though, I don't get it. I mean, I get the technical implementation, but I don't get normal usage. Having the information from the feed item seperate from the enclosure just doesn't make sense to me. When I open FeedStation, I have no context for the exclosure other than the file name – if it happens to be descriptive at all. FeedStation turns into "tuna surprise" after awhile. I *want* to use FeedStation, but it just doesn't make sense for me so far.
@Jess: I guess it depends on how you want to listen to your podcasts. If you want to listen to them as soon as you download them, then you can skip FeedStation entirely and simply click the "Open" link next to the paperclip icon. That will start playing the podcast right away.
But if you want to listen to them on your iPod when you're away from your desktop, then having FeedStation download and sync them is pretty handy. Although the specific article won't appear in the iPod playlist, the name of the podcast's feed (or author) will be shown.
I've tried a bunch of podcast receivers and FeedDemon is the one I've stuck with. Couple things, I wish there was an option to not have FeedStation a separate program. Its not a big deal and I can see why it is a separate program, but I usually open FeedDemon, download my podcasts and close it. Also, I wish there was a way to either append a string to a podcast's title and/or modify the ID3 tag on the fly, so its easier to organize on my player. Right now, I have them sync to a folder on my Sansa c200, but the file names can be cryptic. Also, I use an ID3 tag editor to manually rename all the genre's to 'podcast', so I can find them on my player. Not perfect, but it works.
Some little things, it would be nice to have a portable version of FeedDemon, so I can run it from my player on any computer. Also, a way to auto-detect my player, or use relative file paths, would be nice, so I can download podcasts from any computer.
Just some suggestions, not a deal breaker or anything. IMHO, FeedDemon is the best program, I found, for downloading and syncing podcasts.