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package com.jayantkrish.jklol.inference;

import com.google.common.base.Preconditions;
import com.jayantkrish.jklol.models.Factor;
import com.jayantkrish.jklol.models.VariableNumMap;
import com.jayantkrish.jklol.util.Assignment;

/**
 * Simple set of "max-marginals" consisting of a single maximum-probability
 * assignment.
 *
 * @author jayantk
 */
public class AssignmentMaxMarginalSet implements MaxMarginalSet {

  private final Assignment assignment;

  /**
   * {@code assignment} should contain all variables in the factor graph,
   * including any variables that were conditioned on before inference.
   *
   * @param assignment
   */
  public AssignmentMaxMarginalSet(Assignment assignment) {
    this.assignment = Preconditions.checkNotNull(assignment);
  }

  @Override
  public int beamSize() {
    return 1;
  }

  @Override
  public Assignment getNthBestAssignment(int n) {
    Preconditions.checkArgument(n == 0);
    return assignment;
  }

  @Override
  public Assignment getNthBestAssignment(int n, Assignment portion) {
    throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
  }

  @Override
  public Factor getMaxMarginal(VariableNumMap variables) {
    throw new UnsupportedOperationException();
  }
}


Managing oneself is based on these realities: Workers are likely to outlive organizations, and the knowledge worker has mobility.
Managing oneself is a REVOLUTION in human affairs. It requires new and unprecedented things from the individual, and especially from the knowledge worker. For, in effect, it demands that each knowledge worker think and behave as a chief executive officer. It also requires an almost 180-degree change in the knowledge workers' thoughts and actions from what most of us still take for granted as the way to think and the way to act.
The shift from manual workers who do as they are being told – either by the ask or by the boss – to knowledge workers who have to manage themselves profoundly challenges social structure. For every existing society, even the most "individualist" one, takes two things for granted, if only subconsciously: Organizations outlive workers, and most people stay put. Managing oneself is based on the very opposite realities. In the United Stats MOBILITY is accepted. But even in the United States, workers outliving organizations – and with it the need to be prepared for a second and different half of one's life – is a revolution for which practically no one is prepared. Nor is any existing institution, for example, the present retirement system.
ACTION POINT: Begin thinking of a second career you find fulfilling. List areas of work that interest you, including that of a volunteer in a nonprofit organization.
Given the competitive struggle, a growing number of highly successful knowledge workers of both sexes – business managers, university teachers, museum directors, doctors – plateau in their forties. They know they have achieved all they will achieve. If their work is all they have, they are in trouble. Knowledge workers therefore need to develop, preferably while they are still quite young, a noncompetitive life and community of their own, and some serious outside interest. This outside interest will give them the opportunity for personal contribution and achievement beyond the workplace.
No one can expect to live very long without experiencing a serious setback in one's life or in one's work. There is the competent engineer who at age forty-two is being passed over for promotion in the company. The engineer now knows that he has not been very successful in his job. But in his outside activity – for example, as treasurer in his local church – he has achieved success and continues to have success. And, one's own family may break up, but in that outside activity, there is still a community.
ACTION POINT: Develop an interest that does not subject you to the competitive pressures you face at work. Try to find a community in this area of outside interest.
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Q: Offline Maps in Windows Desktop Application I want to develop a desktop application that will have offline maps. It is pertinent to mention that application will work without an internet connection. Please tell me in which format, maps to be downloaded and how to import those maps in application. Thanks in advance.

A: I recently did extensive web searching, and almost every major provider of maps handles offline usage, as long as you can connect for download at least once. HERE, Google, ESRI, OpenStreetMaps,etc.

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Made in Britain member Dura prepared for next Industrial Revolution with new website.
The launch of a new website is nothing new these days but Brackley based Dura Ltd is hoping to shake things up in their sector with the launch of its new site. The company, which celebrates its 20th year invented 'The Fitted Garage' back in 1997 and set about transforming the interiors of garages and workshops with its unique modular furniture system.
Workshops housing a disparate and cluttered array of oily toolboxes, wheelie bins and benches were soon to be turned into state-of-the-art, efficient workspaces (think of a cross between a formula 1 garage and an operating theatre!). The company was so successful it became the standard for many of the premium automotive brands including Aston Martin, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover around the world, whilst Dura picked up the prestigious International Red Dot Design Award and the Queen's Award for Enterprise on the way.
"We certainly have caused a revolution in the automotive aftermarket and now we would like to bring some of our experience and expertise to this sector" said Sara Fisher, Sales Manager for the new division. "There's lots of furniture available in the industrial storage market, but there is clearly an interest from a lot of companies who want state-of-the-art workshop and design led but robust furniture in their particular industry niche".


Orlando comedian Amanda Seales has a lot going on: Her role in the HBO comedy series "Insecure," the podcast "Small Doses," her game show "Smart Funny & Black," a hosting gig on an upcoming NBC contest for comedians called "Bring the Funny," and her recent HBO special "I Be Knowin' " that she says has changed everything.
Orlando Sentinel TV writer Hal Boedeker talked with the Dr. Phillips High School grad ahead of her March 27 show in Orlando.
If you want to see Amanda Seales perform live – now's your chance. She will be at CFE Arena at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. For details on tickets go to Ticketmaster.com.


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Q: How to write a Pester test to see if script succeeds to change a firewall rule without actually changing my firewall rules? I have a script that all it does is changing a list of firewall rules/profiles. I'd like to write unit tests for that script without messing my firewall rules.
This script runs on a VM.
I'm using Pester for testing.


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Nearby Stations with Data Historical Data Search for July 31,2004
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After spending more than 7 months scoping out the dating scene in the fastest developing city in the world, I am now excited to expand Singlefied internationally. Meanwhile, The Beijinger, the biggest publication for foreigners and expats living in Beijing, did a nice feature on yours truly. Page 54.


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Bromley – 1937 Flood
Home/Genealogy/Regional History/Bromley – 1937 Flood
Bromley has suffered greatly from periodic flooding since its establishment. Much of the city was built on low ground near the Ohio River. Earlier floods, including the flood of 1913, did severe damage to the town.
The 1937 flood was the greatest catastrophe in the history of the City of Bromley. Floodwaters began rising in mid-January. By January 20, 1937, the Ohio River was expected to crest at 61′. The homes on Pike Street were sitting in 3′ of water and the two streets connecting the city to Ludlow were underwater. Bromley was now cut off from all its neighbors. By January 21, one third of Bromley was underwater, including all of Pike and Shelby Streets from Pleasant to Short Streets.
The situation became more desperate on January 23, when the gas supply to Bromley was cut. By that time, a ferry was in operation between Ludlow and Bromley. A ferry dock was established on Boone Street in Bromley. Boats brought food and coal to this dock from Ludlow on a regular basis throughout the duration of the flood. On Black Sunday, January 25, 1937, the Ohio River reached a stage of 79.9′ – the highest level in recorded history. At this time, Bromley was 70% underwater.
The Bromley City Hall became a relief headquarters. Food was served here and a number of people found temporary shelter in the building. The city hall also was used as a health center. Inoculations for typhoid were given to all the residents at the hall. By January 26, 600 Bromley residents had been driven from their homes. Many were living with friends and relatives on high ground. Relief activities were under the director of Bromley Fire Chief Walter Scheid. Herman Bogenschutz, a Bromley grocer, was put in charge of food rationing.
The Immanuel Reformed Church was used to house victims and to store furnishings. The Bromley Drug Store, which was located in the flooded district, operated from the church building during this same time. At the height of the flood, the Bromley Christian Church was completely packed with residents' belongings and furniture.
As the floodwaters receded, cleanup work began. Nearly twenty homes in the city had been shifted from their foundations during the flood. Seven homes had simply disappeared down the river. The Federal Government sent 165 WPA workers to Bromley and Ludlow to aid in the cleanup efforts. It would take the city months to recover from the devastation.
One direct result of the flood was the construction of Highwater Road. During the flood, the City of Bromley was completely isolated. All routes entering and leaving the city were blocked. Following the flood, city officials promoted the construction of this new road linking Bromley to Villa Hills. Highwater Road proved very beneficial to the city during the 1964 and 1997 floods when other roads were blocked by high water.
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You can express your dream in decorating your house which makes you feel happier even it can impress others as well for that designing the interiors you should be well and good knowledge to bring the best output. Home decor plays a vital role in designing the interiors because depending on the home decors chosen only based on the style of client preference. For a enrich look of the interior of the house we make use of home decors in different ways based on its availability. There are wide range of products were available for adding more beauty to the interior of the house while considering the home decors some of the product are quite expensive which may not fit for your budget but you can overcome this budget problem by preferring the wall clocks for designing the walls instead of choosing wall paintings or any other artistic works this will save some money at the same time makes your wall as good-looking ones.
The wall clocks are inexpensive decor items which are available in wide range of designs.
You can get the wall clocks based on the type you need and the commonly existed wall clock types are analogue and digital.
Most of the people use to choose analogue which will be available in various stylish forms.
Making use of the wall clocks will be a useful and valuable home decor because it shows the correct time as the time is the most valuable thing in this world. You can install the wall clocks in the hall or in the rooms of the house by selecting the wall timepieces that suits your interior design. Even you can make use of the wall clocks in office so that every employee can watch the time and they can work hard with a focus to complete the work within time. Whereas you can think they can make use of wrist watches or mobile phones to see the time but it is not assured that everyone owns the wristwatch and mobiles also in some work areas mobiles were prohibited so it is better to go with wall clocks.
When you are selecting the wall clocks for your home then you need to consider about the interiors depending upon the theme of the interior design of the home you can select the wall clocks that suits exactly with the theme. There are wide ranges of wall clock available in different frames which are made up of metal, wood and other materials in various designs such as antique, vintage, modern, etc. Give priority to the design of wall clocks while choosing as it going to make the wall to look more beautiful. Preferring the wall clocks with frames of artistic work made equal to the installation of paintings and arts. You can get the wall clocks needed depending on your budget as they were available in varied price ranges.


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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest vs. Jaws
willhunting
What a damn good year 1975 was, and neither of these are my #1 for the year. I just caught One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest on TV and watched a bit of it. It made me realize that Nicholson, as amazing as he is, isn't even the best part of the movie. The supporting cast is outstanding; DeVito, Lloyd, Dourif and Schiavelli just to name a few. Sorry Jaws.
robmoviefilms13
I have to say One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by a nose, this is a very hard decision.
TheEgant
Gotta go with Jaws...but not an easy choice...
empirosaur
Jaws but it's close.
Cuckoo's Nest
alphahawk
Really wasn't feeling either of these movies, but I guess Cuckoo's would win if they had to face off.
LordMaxykins
Cuckoo's Nest is superior in my opinion because it has really superb performances and story.
Cuckoo is technically more sound an probably a better movie from that standpoint, but I gotta be honest here: I love me some Jaws. I don't know why it gets categorized as horror. It's a suspenseful thriller... one of the greatest might I add.
Danielod
Cuckoo's Nest is better...
MasterofMovies
Cuckoo's Nest is the choice, but both are obviously amazing films.
aramis1
Jaws. It was a movie that clearly defined suspense in the late 70's and early 80's until Fatal Attraction. It made people think twice about going into the ocean
XPAWNCHARGE
Cruckoo's Nest, Jaws is overrated
Saltzman_Sees
Nils98
Cuckoo's Nest for me but Jaws is amazing aswell....
DirectorWinston
Seen Cuckoos 1 time and fell in love with it. The acting is superb and very compelling. But Jaws man...one of like 5 films to actually scare me in my lifetime. For a film to have that much of an effect on me. It has to win. JAWS
Jaws deserved Best Pic.
Jaws wins here. Both are top 20 for me, and it was extremely difficult choosing a winner, but that winner is Jaws.
Cuckoo's Nest is a million times better
Koroy
Jaws was the best movie of 1975 in my not so humble opinion
TommyDoyle78
I agree, Jaws was one of the top 3 movies of the 70s, and also the very best movie from its year.
Milkovich
I'm never objective when it comes to Jaws
movieman97
Jaws is my number 1 on here so yeah.
Pyukumuku
never loved jaws, but cuckoo's is fantastic
Danthropunk64
Jaws by far.


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Class notes - Lectures on Agriculture and Entemology, given by Professor Wallace and Dr. Fream
Scope and Contents This volume in typescript contains careful notes on these two series of lectures at the University of Edinburgh. The first series, by Professor Robert Wallace (1853-1939), Chair of Agriculture, covers dairying, with extensive coverage of the different types of cheese and their production. The second, by Dr. William Fream, covers agricultural entomology, essentially the varieties of pests that attack crops. There are ink drawings throughout. Spine-title and title-page both indicate...
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
Early nineteenth century Law lecture notes, possibly taken down by John Auld, 3 vols
Scope and Contents The 3 volumes of Law notes are composed of: [Vol. I]. Notes beginning Tuesday 22 November 1831 with Lecture I, and self-numbered pp.1-188, with Additions VI-IX [Vol. II] Notes beginning with Lecture XXVIII, and self-numbered pp.189-439, with Additions I-II Vol. III. 'Notes on Conveyancing' as spine title. 'Heritable Rights'. Notes beginning Friday 2 March [1832], with Lecture...
Engineering notes of Dr. Russell A. Leather, Edinburgh University student, graduating 1952
Scope and Contents The content of the 1st and 2nd year engineering note-books (laboratory books) of Dr. Russell A. Leather reflect the wide approach in studies which covered mechanical devices, steel structures and electrical technology. The books include graphwork, drawings, and photographs of late-1940s laboratory equipment at Kings Buildings (1948-1949). Photographs feature the 'Riehle' testing machine', the 'Adie' cement testing machine, a torsion testing machine, the 'Ambler' compression machine, the 'Olsen'...
Law notes of Professor Hector MacQueen
Scope and Contents The collection is composed of lecture notes, essays, copies of cases, copies of exam papers, off-prints and other material relating to the following courses (and course components) offered by the then Faculty of Law, Edinburgh University: History of Scots Law Scottish Legal System Scots Law I and II Conduct of Proof / Inquiry Contract ...
Lecture notes of John R. Barclay, student 1946-1950
Scope and Contents 2 notebooks which are: 1 x MS notes on Meteorology, noted on fore-pages with 'John R. Barclay' with address in Edinburgh, and '1948'. The notes were taken from the lectures of James Paton during 1947-1948. 1 x MS notes on Biblical Studies 1950-1951, noted on fore-pages with 'John R. Barclay' with address in Edinburgh. The notes were taken from the lectures of Rev. Dr. D.M.G. Stalker and from...
Lecture notes on Midwifery (Professor Thomas Young, 1726-1783), taken down by James Johnson
Scope and Contents The material consists of Young's Lectures - spine title - being lectures on Midwifery given by Professor Thomas Young. It is dated July 1775. The introductory page notes the content as Lectures on Midwifery by Thos. Young. Professor of Midwifery in Edinburgh. The inside front board has bookplate noted as: James Johnson / Student at Edinburgh. Another notes in ink that the item was: Presented to the Library by Christopher Johnson....
Lecture notes on Midwifery (Professor Thomas Young, 1726-1783), taken down by person unknown
Scope and Contents The material consists of Young's Midwifery - spine title - being lectures on Midwifery given by Professor Thomas Young. There is no identifiable date. The introductory page notes the content as Lectures on Midwifery by Thos. Young M.D. Professor of Midwifery in the University of Edinburgh There are two volumes, with Volume 1 containing 403 pp. numbered and a contents list, and Volume 2 containing 409 pp. numbered. There...
Scope and Contents The material consists of Young's Midwifery - spine title - being lectures on Midwifery given by Professor Thomas Young. There is no identifiable date. The introductory page notes the content as Dr. Young's Theory and Practice of Midwifery
There are 338 pp. relating to the subject, and a contents list at rear.
There is no indication of the name of the note-taking student.
Material relating to William Thompson Hall
Fonds — Box: CLX-A-1559, Folder: SC-Acc-2016-0129, n/a: data_value_missing_00bade8217d868c7c2b1b822896954c1
Content Description Material relating to William Thompson Hall being notebooks and jotting pad. The latter is a small notebook with notes on 'Reasoning'. Two larger notebooks contain notes on Arts topics and Chemistry.
Medical notes of G. E. Philip
Scope and Contents The medical lecture notes, taken down between 1954-1960, include the following topics: Zoology Anatomy Gynaecology, Midwifery, Obstetrics Surgery Chemotherapy Public health Therapeutics Blood and lymph Child health Bacteriology Treatment of...
Repository: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections X
Subject: Student notes X
Midwifery 3
Law (Scotland) 2
Conveyancing 1
Entomology 1
Esdaile College 1
Great Britain | Government Communications Headquarters 1
Lectures and Lecturing 1
Mathematicians 1
Religion, Study and Teaching 1
Surgeons 1
World War, 1939-1945--Cryptography 1
World War, 1939-1945--Women 1
University of Edinburgh (Scottish University) 12
Young, Thomas, 1726-1783 (physician and professor of midwifery) 3
Monro, Alexander, 1733-1817 ("Secundus", Professor of anatomy, University of Edinburgh) 2
Barclay, John Robert, fl. 1947-1951 (student Edinburgh University; teacher; lecturer) 1
Bickersteth, Robert (surgeon at Liverpool Royal Infirmary) 1
Brown, Alexander Crum, 1838-1922 (professor of chemistry, University of Edinburgh) 1
Brown, Iain Gordon, fl 1980s-2010s (former Principal Curator of Manuscripts in the National Library of Scotland) 1
Brown, Irene Jessie, 1919-2017 (author and codebreaker) 1
Brown, Reginald Sydney, 1919-1982 (chartered accountant, husband of Irene J. Young) 1
Burns, George, fl. 1892-1896 (student, Edinburgh University) 1
Cairns, Leslie George, Lieutenant, 1920-1944 (1st Special Air Service Regiment, Army Air Corps) 1
Cowe, William Rolland Scott, 1915-1987 (surgeon and physician) 1
Dundas, David John Wauchope, 1886-1938 1
Ferrier, James Frederick (metaphysical writer) 1
Fream, William, Professor, 1854?1906 (professor of natural history ) 1
Hall, William Thompson (Edinburgh University alumnus) 1
Hume, David, 1757-1838 (judge, Baron of the Scottish Exchequer) 1
Jamieson, Edward Bald, fl 1900 (Lecturer in Anatomy, Edinburgh University) 1
Johnson, James, fl. 1774-1775 (student, Edinburgh University) 1
Kennedy, Gilbert, Dr., 1916-2000 (cancer research scientist; musician) 1
Leather, Russell A., Dr., b. 1924 (electrical engineer, former Chair of Gannochy Trust) 1
MacLaurin, Colin, 1698-1746 (mathematician) 1
MacQueen, Frances M., fl. 1975-1979 (civil servant) 1
MacQueen, Hector L., Professor, fl. 1975-1979 (professor of private law) 1
Philip, Dr., Grant E. (Doctor, Crime fiction writer) 1
Pollock, David, fl 1796-1797 (science student, University of Edinburgh) 1
Royal (Dick) Veterinary College (1839-1951| veterinary college) 1
Stratton, Edward, fl 1950s-1970s (artist) 1
Thompson, Herbert, d. 1957, veterinary surgeon 1
Wallace, Robert, Professor, 1853-1939 (professor of agriculture and rural economy) 1
Woodcock, Alexander, fl. 1832-1846 (student at Edinburgh University) 1


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Reward Offered for Most Wanted Fugitive, Gang Member
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Andrew Jerome Belmontes, 26, to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, and a cash reward up to $7,500 is now being offered for information leading to his capture. Belmontes, affiliated with the Texas Chicano Brotherhood gang, is wanted for parole violation. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Belmontes has been wanted since September 2017 and has ties to Starr County (including Roma and Rio Grande City) and the Houston area (including Pasadena). In 2014, Belmontes was convicted in Starr County on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released on parole from state prison in June 2017. His last known address was in Roma.
Belmontes is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has tattoos of "BELMONTES" on his back; "TCB" (with a star inside the "B") on his chest; roman numerals "XX III II" on the inside of his upper right arm; "Flako" on his right forearm; "Andrew" on his upper right arm; and other tattoos on his abdomen, back, chest, neck, and both arms. Belmontes may be known by the nickname of "Flako." For more information or updates in the event of his arrest, see his wanted bulletin.
Texas Crime Stoppers, which is funded by the Governor's Criminal Justice Division, offers cash rewards to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of one of the Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitives or sex offenders. Last year, Texas Crime Stoppers paid $61,000 in total rewards for anonymous tips that resulted in arrests.
To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST provide information to authorities using one of the five following methods:
Call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477).
Text the letters "DPS" – followed by your tip – to 274637 (CRIMES) from your cell phone.
Submit a web tip through the DPS website by selecting the fugitive you have information about, and then clicking on the link under their picture.
Submit a Facebook tip by clicking the "SUBMIT A TIP" link (under the "About" section).
Submit a tip through the DPS Mobile App. The app is currently available for iPhone users on the Apple App Store and for Android users on Google Play.
All tips are anonymous – regardless of how they are submitted – and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.
DPS investigators work with local law enforcement agencies to select fugitives for the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Sex Offender lists. You can find the current lists – with photos – on the DPS website. Do not attempt to apprehend these fugitives; they are considered armed and dangerous.
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Report on Mr. Babbage's Calculating Engine in Journal of the Franklin Institute, Vol. 7, pp. 210-213, 1831 [Rare report by Herschel on Babbage's Difference Engine]
Herschel, John Frederick William [Misprinted as I.F.W.]
Philadelphia: Franklin Institute, 1831. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION report by F. W. [John] Herschel, Chair of a Committee appointed by the Council of the Royal Society. The report gives a positive review of the progress Charles Babbage had made to date in constructing his Difference. Engine.
Babbage was friends with the astronomer John Herschel. Herschel would often bring Babbage mathematical tables to review. "The tables were prepared by human "computers" and invariably were replete with errors. In 1821, the two of them were reviewing a set of tables, becoming progressively frustrated with the number of errors, when Babbage exclaimed, "I wish to God these calculations had been executed by steam!" (Swade. The Difference Engine: Charles Babbage and the Quest to Build the First Computer, 10).
"Shortly after his meeting with Herschel, Babbage came up with the idea for a "calculating Engine." By 1822, he had built a working prototype… The devices available in Babbage's time required entry of the numbers, rotating a lever, and then transcribing the result. The transcription was still prone to errors, so the automation of the calculations didn't really help. Babbage envisioned a machine that would compute whole sets of numbers and print the results without human intervention.
"He didn't tackle multiplication or division right away. He made use of a technique called "method of Differences" to do complex calculations using only addition and subtraction. Hence his invention came to be called a "Difference Engine… The Difference Engine consisted of two major parts—the calculating mechanism and the printing and control mechanism. In March 1831, he did get approval for £12,000 pounds to provide for a location to build it" (ibid). Item #1552
CONDITION & DETAILS: Philadelphia: Franklin Institute. Likely original boards, re-backed at the spine with original label attached. Though very tightly attached, the boards are rubbed and scuffed, particularly at the edge tips, and the spine label is chipped. 8vo. 9.25 x 7.5 inches. Tiny blind stamp on title page. Early ownership signatures on front board and another on front pastedown. The interior is well-toned and has some spotting. Withal, a very attractive, primitive looking copy.
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Originally from New Zealand, I now live in Switzerland with my lovely husband Stephan and perfect pup Harry. I took up crochet a few years ago, when my friend and ex-colleague started a crafting club at my old workplace. From that very first lesson, I was hooked (pun intended!) and I haven't put down a crochet hook since.


Welcome to the Frankfurt Goethe House!
This is where Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born on the 28th of August 1749 "at midday, as the clock was striking twelve", and where he grew up with his sister Cornelia.
Let us take you on a tour – floor by floor – of Goethe's family home.
A short history of the house and its residents can be found in the exhibition on the third floor.
right next to the historical Goethe-Haus our latest project, the Deutsches Romantik-Museum – arises. Unfortunately, construction sites always come along with noise and dust.


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Jordi Ballester Benito (Nules, 1974) és un actor valencià de cinema, televisió i teatre. Titulat en Art dramàtic en el Col·legi de Teatre de Barcelona i en el Institut del Teatre de la mateixa ciutat, sent deixeble de Bob McAndrew.

Trajectòria
En televisió ha treballat com a protagonista o secundari fix en sèries de Canal Nou com Senyor retor, Negocis de família, Les Moreres, En l'aire o Altra oportunitat. Ha fet altres papers en Àngels i Sants (TV3), Laberint d'ombres (TV3), Nissaga de Poder (TV3), Policías (Antena 3), Un Paso Adelante (Antena 3), Periodistas (Tele 5), Amar en tiempos revueltos (TVE) i Los hombres de Paco (Antena 3). Interpreta a un dels personatges fixos de la sèrie La família Mata d'Antena 3, en 2009 interpreta Luigi en la sèrie 90-60-90, diario secreto de una adolescente i en 2010 fa un cameo en la sèrie La que se avecina en el paper d'Adrian, policia municipal.

En cinema ha treballat en les pel·lícules Mar adentro d'Alejandro Amenábar, Lola de Miguel Hermoso, El juego del ahorcado de Manuel Gómez Pereira, De espaldas al mar de Guillermo Escalona i El caso de la novia dividida de Joan Miramon.

En el seu currículum teatral hi ha més de 15 obres de teatre a València, Barcelona i Madrid. És membre fundador de les companyies Veu a dins i La manflota a València i Mendax teatre a Barcelona.

Filmografia
Cine

Televisió

 Laberint d'ombres - (1999)
 El cor de la ciutat - (2001)
 Periodistas - (2002)
 Un paso adelante - (2002)
 Policías - (2003)
 Àngels i sants - (2006)
 Les moreres - (2007)
 Altra oportunitat - (2008)
 Los hombres de Paco - (2008)
 La familia mata - (2009)
 90-60-90 Diario secreto de una adolescente - (2009)
 La que se avecina - (2010)
 Senyor retor - (2011)
 Gran nord - (2012)
 Amar es para siempre - (2013)
 Kubala Moreno y Manchón - (2014)
 El ministerio del tiempo - (2015)
 Cuentame como pasó - (2016)
 Centro médico - (2016)
 La forastera - (2019)

Referències
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2165664/

http://www.elperiodicomediterraneo.com/noticias/comarcas/actor-jordi-ballester-lleva-l-alcora-medievo_782264.html

Enllaços externs
Web personal http://jordiballester.com/

Nulers
Actors de cinema valencians
Actors de sèries de televisió valencians
Actors de teatre valencians

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In 2006, then Dallas City Council member Gary Griffith formed the Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee ("GRV") to plan for the future of the Garland Road Corridor from 635, past the Arboretum and the Spillway, to the intersection of Garland, Gaston and East Grand Avenues. This project is a Small Area Action Plan under "ForwardDallas," an initiative approved by the Dallas City Council as the model for future growth of our city. The GRV Committee is made up of individuals who represent neighborhoods and individual stakeholders which abut Garland Road in the designated stretch. The purpose of the GRV Advisory Committee is to oversee the urban planning study of the Garland Road Corridor. Without a group such as the GRV Committee, the concern is that a master plan would never be developed, much less funded. The rationale is simple: If we show an interest, so will the City Council. The Quality of Life Committee of the City Council has approved this cooperative endeavor. Once the study is complete and adopted by the City of Dallas, it should improve the opportunity for various resultant projects to be funded by future bond programs.
It is very important to note – no set agenda or vision currently exists. Rather, the GRV Advisory Committee is committed to steering a process in which the wishes of the communities of Garland Road are sought, focused, and implemented as part of the urban planning process.
All points of view will be sought through town hall meetings, among other tools directed by HOK consultant team. All residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend these meetings and share their vision for Garland Road.
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With the meteoric rise of the esports industry showing no signs of stopping, the latest company to invest in the world of competitive gaming has their sights set on something a little bigger than a team sponsorship. Nazara, an Indian game development and publishing company, wants to lead their country into the arena of esports, and they plan to invest $20 million for the privilege.
While there have been small, scattered esports tournaments in India for a while, such as the Flipkart Gaming Online Championship, there's been little in the way of serious organizations. That's where Nazara wants to come in. With this investment, they intend to create India's first premiere esports league, bringing in coaches and managers and attracting young talent with the goal of eventually creating Indian teams that can compete on the international stage. Right now, the closest any team came to achieving that was Team Wolf, back in 2014, by qualifying for ESL Cologne and then getting shut out in their first two games.
This will be Nazara's first move into competitive gaming; their development catalogue is primarily mobile games made in one of several cloneable, established molds (Chhota Bheem Jungle Run, for example, looks awfully familiar). Nazara's esports league won't focus on their own titles, but rather on prominent, established esports; so far, Dota 2 and CS:GO are both planned, which makes sense considering Valve's relatively hands-off relationship to their own competitive titles as opposed to Blizzard or Riot. Whether or not Nazara's bid to jumpstart the Indian esports ecosystem will pay off remains to be seen.


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Q: Scala Swing: verifying Integer input forTextfield I have a TextField that I wish to get an integer input from. In the previous c# Wpf version, I subscribe to the PreviewTextInput as follows:
private void PrevInp(object sender, TextCompositionEventArgs e)
{
   int temp;
   if (!(int.TryParse(e.Text, out temp)))
      e.Handled = true;
   else
      if (TextAltered == false)
      {
         inp.Text = "";
         TextAltered = true;
      }
}

Hopefully I can do something a little cleaner in Scala. I see you can set a function for inputVerifier, but the inputVerifier  is only called when the TextField loses focus.
I can use the KeyTyped event like so:
val intF = new TextField(defInt.toString, 5)
{
   inputVerifier = myV _
   listenTo(keys, this)
   reactions += { case e: KeyTyped => text = text.filter(_.isDigit)}

   def myV(v: Component ): Boolean = text.forall(_.isDigit)

}
But the new key pressed is added after the filter is applied.

A: The answer is to use event.consume as follows
val intF = new TextField(defInt.toString, 5)
{
   inputVerifier = myV _
   listenTo(keys)
   reactions +=
   {
      case e: KeyTyped =>
      {
         if (!e.char.isDigit)
            e.consume
      }
   }
}


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Alternative Funk-Metal artist Big Time Special Effects Company will release a first ever music video for the new song "If You Kill Yourself in Hell" on January 13, 2023.
This song was released on December the 9th and is available to stream or download everywhere.
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Getting pre-publicity and post-publicity for a fundraising event can play a major role in alerting the public to the need of the charity, organization or school as well as getting members of the public to attend the event in hopes of raising more dollars.
Your local Social Event Columnist should be one of your first contacts – and most important. You should also be communicating with the Columnist's Editor perhaps as much as 6 months to a year in advance with the goal of getting the Editor to put your social event on his or her assignment calendar – since it fills up extremely quickly.
It's also very important to be prepared when the writer arrives on the day or night of the event. Even though the writer may have covered the event in previous years and is familiar with the charity – and even if the writer was sent or given a pre-event press kit or initial program – make sure a complete package of information is presented to the writer upon arrival. The exact contents of that package will be discussed in Social Event Columnists: Part 2.
I'm often asked by Event Chairs, "Where do we seat a Social Event Columnist?" I always tell them the same thing. "Greet them warmly – and show them to the best seat possible." But keep in mind you should reserve the absolute best seats in the venue for those likely to donate the most money. Society Columnists are great at what they do and can get their story no matter where they are seated.
When the event is done a Chair or event representative should personally thank the Columnist for attending and ask if they need any other information, such as the list of top selling packages.
It's also important that the Chair and Columnist share telephone numbers and email addresses so there is an easy exchange of the most critical information of all – the total amount raised – which could take hours, if not longer, to add up.
And finally, be sure to forward that total by 10 a.m. the next day. Social event Columnists are on deadlines too. The earlier they receive the information – the easier and less stressful you make it for them.
I've learned over the years that social event columnists are wonderful professionals – who enjoy covering their city's major fundraisers – and reporting on the charitable organizations that strive to make their city a better place to live.
It's the Event Chair's responsibility to make the writer's job as easy as possible by giving them the information they need in advance of an event – during the event – and immediately after the event.
The more you take note of a Social Event Columnists important role in making your event successful – the more the Columnist will take note of you and your event.
At many local fundraisers you'll see local TV news anchors and reporters assisting the charity – by not only promoting the event on air – but by participating in the actual event itself. Since they are easily recognizable personalities their presence automatically increases the significance of the event in the minds of the other guests in attendance.
That's why I have two basic rules when it comes to local TV personalities who volunteer their time to join you at your worthy cause. 1) Treat them like a VIP. 2) Make it as easy for them as possible.
Since many fundraising events start in the early evening hours – and the news anchor or reporter will be arriving late due to the fact they just got done with their early evening newscast – have a reserved parking space for them as close to the venue entrance as possible. An orange cone is always an easy target for them to spot and it reserves the parking space.
Keep in mind – if you don't have a reserved parking space for them they end up parking in the last spot in the lot because they'll probably be the last to arrive. They'll also have to walk the furthest once the event is over. So keep them close – even if you do offer valet parking.
Here are several more helpful hints on how to treat your local celebrities.
Make sure they receive an auction catalog ahead of the event. This will give them time to study it at their leisure.
Upon their arrival they should be greeted by a charity representative and handed a 3-ring binder with the auction items, notes and timeline clearly spelled out – with their portion highlighted.
And don't forget to give them a pen to write with or a bottle of water to refresh them.
The celebrity should be escorted to his or her table – preferable as close to the stage as possible.
Time is a precious commodity for everyone. Typically when a celebrity is donating their time, a 2-3 hour commitment is the expectation on their part. If their presence is needed for a longer period of time, this should be discussed in advance.
And finally, present them with a gift card at the end of the event. Remember, not only are they donating their time and talent, but they do have expenses such as travel, hiring a babysitter and buying new clothes – to name just a few.
So treat your local VIPs like the celebrities they are. Their presence will boost your exposure and make your guests feel they are hobnobbing with TV stars.


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Our mission is to be the largest independent financial structurer of the infrastructure sector in Brazil, generating the best project feasibility solutions in various economy sectors.
Our mission is to advise our clients on the different stages of the financial structuring process using the best solutions for each project. We capture the best business opportunities for our partners by working on projects and unlocking investments in various sectors, contributing to the country's economic growth.
With specialized technical knowledge, we want to provide on-demand solutions and services that exceed expectations and meet all project needs in different market segments, seeking to be our clients' preferred partner in the financial structuring of operations and new business.
All our actions are based on ethics, transparency, honesty and solidarity, upholding the principles and institutional values of BF Capital, whatever the situation. Our team has the principle of absolute dedication to the customer, facing their problems and needs as a priority, with differentiated treatment and long-term loyalty.
Renato Sucupira
Adriana Marques
Ricardo Ramos
renato.sucupira@bfcapital.com.br
Civil Engineering degree from UFRJ and MBA in Corporate Finance from FGV-RJ. He worked at BNDES between 1986 and 2004, having as main activity the Director position of the BNDES-Exim. For the past seven years, he has led an independent financial advisory firm, with operations totaling over R$ 17 billion in structured projects.
adriana.marques@bfcapital.com.br
Chemical Engineering degree from UFRJ and MBA in Corporate Finance from IBMEC Rio de Janeiro. In recent years he has held executive positions in risk management and structured operations in investment banks. He also has experience in areas related to M&A advisory and investor relations.
ricardo.ramos@bfcapital.com.br
Mechanical Engineer graduating from Universidade Gama Filho - UGF. Master in Business Administration, from COPPEAD-UFRJ and University of Lancaster- UK. BNDES executive from 1993 to 2021, acting as Superintendent in the areas of Credit and Social Infrastructure (sanitation, urban mobility, health and education), being responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately R$ 100 billion. As Director, he worked in the areas of Exports, Financial Onlending to Banks, Digital Transformation, Planning and HR, being responsible for a portfolio of approximately R$ 240 billion in financing. Extensive experience in Project Finance, PPP's and direct financing to companies.
CONSULTING BOARD
Roberto Senna
Antonio Pizarro Manso
José Mauro Cunha
Ney Prado Junior
Civil Engineering degree from UFBA, MBA in Business Strategy from FGV and specializations from Wharton School (University of Philadelphia) and by the University of California, Irvine. He has been an Odebrecht Group executive for over 20 years and the CEO of Direcional Engenharia S.A. He is currently a partner at RS Partners and a board member of LLX Logística, Prumo Logística, Passeio São Carlos and Protendit.
Mechanical Engineering degree from PUC-RJ and Executive MBA in Finance from IBMEC. He was the CFO of Embraer for 13 years and a member of the board of directors of Itapoá Portários, TAM S.A. and LM Wind Power do Brasil. He is currently a member of the board of directors of LATAM, Banco Caixa Geral Brasil S.A., Solví Participações and TAM Aviação Executiva S.A.
Mechanical Engineering degree from the Universidade Católica de Petrópolis and Executive Program in Management from the University of California, Los Angeles, USA. He was the CEO of Oi S.A. in 2013 and a member of the board of companies such as Vale S.A. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oi S.A., Santo Antonio Energia S.A. and Pharol SGPS S.A.
Business Administration degree from Universidade da Cidade and OPM from Harvard Business School. He worked at Banco Bradesco, Universal DTVM and ROMA DTVM. He is currently a founding partner of the GULF group.
ANDRÉ ZEITUNE
ANDREI HERASIMAU
BRUNO VASSALLO
IZABEL PINHEIRO
JÉSSICA AIELLO
LAERTE KOTVAN
LARISSA GEDEON
PAULO COSTA
PAULO GERMANO
RAFAEL VAVRIK
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