Sometimes it is difficult for us to say no to someone even if saying yes means compromising your space and peace of mind. Here is how you can learn to say no.
There are one sort of people who can say no to something with perfect ease, as if it comes naturally to them and then another set of people who find it difficult to refuse a request even if it comes at the cost of their own mental peace.
It is alright to help people but if the help that you want to give to others comes at the cost of troubling yourself then you are not loving yourself enough. Learning to say no helps you prioritize on what is important. How do you learn to do that?
You cannot be a people pleaser. No matter what you do or how carefully you do that, someone will end up getting hurt. You just cannot make everyone happy and you don't even have to. So say no and choose to say yes to things that really matter. Being happy, and getting their personal jobs done are every individual's responsibility.
The world does function without one person. You don't have to go out of the way for everyone and do what they asked you to do simply because you feel that if you don't do it, no one will. There will always be some guilt after saying no, but the key to detaching yourself from it is understanding that you are human, who needs to stand up for your own good. You didn't sabotage anything, you simply said you won't do it.
There are certain lines you should never cross. You cannot drive for 4 hours for a friend to deliver a parcel simply because you cannot say no. Analyse what is reasonable and what you can do. You don't become a bad person for valuing the commitment you made to yourself. Set your limits and don't step beyond those unless it is extremely necessary.
Even if you are tempted to say yes, buy some time to think it over. Say, "I'll think over it." Contemplate. It is easier to say no after you have applied brakes to the cycle of saying yes. Then use a phrase like, "It is extremely inconvenient for me to do it right now, I am so sorry." Do you really have the time to do it? Are the best person for that job? No? Then why do it?
Your gut feelings will come to your aid when you have to differentiate between the genuine ones and the fake ones. Some people will use the technique of emotional blackmail to persuade you to say yes – something like, "Once you say yes to this guy and get married, I will die in peace." Some will manipulate you to persuade you into doing something they want you to. Beware of such people. Trust your instincts to help you say no.
Saying no, will help you free up a lot of time that you can put to constructive use. Start practicing today! And you don't have to explain yourself.


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package org.oscm.i18nservice.bean;

import java.util.List;
import java.util.UUID;

import org.oscm.logging.Log4jLogger;
import org.oscm.logging.LoggerFactory;
import org.oscm.domobjects.LocalizedBillingResource;
import org.oscm.domobjects.enums.LocalizedBillingResourceType;
import org.oscm.domobjects.enums.LocalizedObjectTypes;
import org.oscm.domobjects.enums.LocalizedObjectTypes.InformationSource;
import org.oscm.i18nservice.local.LocalizedDomainObject;
import org.oscm.i18nservice.local.LocalizerServiceLocal;
import org.oscm.string.Strings;
import org.oscm.types.enumtypes.LogMessageIdentifier;

/**
 * @author Mike Jäger
 *
 */
public class LocalizerFacade {

    private static final Log4jLogger logger = LoggerFactory
            .getLogger(LocalizerFacade.class);

    private LocalizerServiceLocal localizer;
    private String locale;
    private LocalizationCache cache = new LocalizationCache();
    private PerformanceTracker performanceTracker;

    // remember the last used tracker to access it from test code
    private static ThreadLocal<PerformanceTracker> currentTracker;

    public LocalizerFacade(LocalizerServiceLocal localizer, String locale) {
        this.locale = locale;
        this.localizer = localizer;
        this.performanceTracker = PerformanceTracker.newInstance();
        currentTracker = new ThreadLocal<PerformanceTracker>();
        currentTracker.set(performanceTracker);
    }

    public String getText(long objectKey, LocalizedObjectTypes objectType) {

        String result = cache.getText(objectKey, objectType);
        performanceTracker.addStat(objectKey, objectType, result);

        if (result != null) {
            return result;
        }

        if (objectType.getSource() == InformationSource.DATABASE
                || objectType.getSource() == InformationSource.DATABASE_AND_RESOURCE_BUNDLE) {
            result = localizer.getLocalizedTextFromDatabase(getLocale(),
                    objectKey, objectType);
            if (Strings.isEmpty(result)
                    && objectType.getSource() == InformationSource.DATABASE_AND_RESOURCE_BUNDLE) {
                result = localizer.getLocalizedTextFromBundle(objectType, null,
                        getLocale(), objectType.toString() + "." + objectKey);
            }
            cache.put(objectKey, objectType, result);
        } else {
            logger.logWarn(Log4jLogger.SYSTEM_LOG,
                    LogMessageIdentifier.WARN_NON_SUPPORTED_LOCALE,
                    String.valueOf(objectType.getSource()));
        }

        return result;
    }

    public String getLocale() {
        return locale;
    }

    /**
     * Preloads all resources for the given domain objects and localization
     * types. The resources are cached and will be returned instantly in
     * subsequent requests.
     *
     * @param keys
     *            the domain object keys
     * @param types
     *            localization types to be loaded
     */
    public void prefetch(List<Long> keys, List<LocalizedObjectTypes> types) {

        // load
        List<LocalizedDomainObject> localizedResources = localizer
                .getLocalizedTextFromDatabase(locale, keys, types);

        // add to cache
        cache.put(localizedResources);
    }

    /**
     * Returns the last created performance tracker. Intended for test code
     * only.
     *
     * @return PerformanceTracker
     */
    public static PerformanceTracker getLatestPerformanceStats() {
        return currentTracker.get();
    }

    /**
     * Utility class to identify source code locations with performance
     * problems. A performance problem is assumed if more then 10 SQL queries
     * are executed with the same localizer facade. The performance problem
     * should be removed by prefetching the data in one request.
     *
     * WARNING: THE CLASS WORKS ONLY SINGLE THREADED. OTHERWISE THE LOGGING
     * SHOULD BE IGNORED.
     *
     * @author cheld
     *
     */
    public abstract static class PerformanceTracker {

        public static volatile boolean DEBUG = false;

        abstract void addStat(long objectKey, LocalizedObjectTypes objectType,
                String localizedText);

        public abstract int getCacheMisses();

        public static PerformanceTracker newInstance() {
            if (logger.isDebugLoggingEnabled() || DEBUG) {
                return new DebugTracker();
            } else {
                return NullTracker.INSTANCE;
            }
        }

        private static class DebugTracker extends PerformanceTracker {

            private static final Log4jLogger logger = LoggerFactory
                    .getLogger(PerformanceTracker.class);
            private static final int MISS_THRESHOLD = 10;
            private String traceForLogging;
            private int cacheMisses;
            private String messageForLogging;

            public DebugTracker() {
                StringBuffer sb = createTrace();
                traceForLogging = sb.toString();
                cacheMisses = 0;
                messageForLogging = "";
                System.gc();
            }

            private StringBuffer createTrace() {
                StackTraceElement elements[] = Thread.currentThread()
                        .getStackTrace();
                StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer();
                sb.append("\nWarning! The localizer is called very often without prefetching. This causes many small SQL queries that might result in slow performance. The performance can be tuned by using the prefetcher from the LocalizerFacade.\n");
                sb.append("\nCaller Stack (this is no exception):\n");
                for (int i = 5; i < elements.length && i < 30; i++) {
                    sb.append(elements[i] + "\n");
                }
                return sb;
            }

            @Override
            protected void finalize() throws Throwable {
                try {
                    if (cacheMisses > MISS_THRESHOLD) {
                        String logging = toString();
                        logger.logDebug(logging);
                        if (DEBUG) {
                            System.out.println(logging);
                        }
                    }
                } catch (Throwable e) {
                    e.printStackTrace();
                }
                super.finalize();
            }

            public String toString() {
                if (cacheMisses == 0) {
                    return "No cache misses";
                }
                return traceForLogging + "\n\nNumber of cache misses: "
                        + cacheMisses + "\n\n" + messageForLogging;

            }

            void addStat(long objectKey, LocalizedObjectTypes objectType,
                    String localizedText) {
                if (localizedText == null) {
                    cacheMisses++;
                    messageForLogging = messageForLogging
                            + "Cache miss for type " + objectType
                            + " and objectKey " + objectKey + "\n";
                }
            }

            public int getCacheMisses() {
                return cacheMisses;
            }

        }

        private static class NullTracker extends PerformanceTracker {

            public static final NullTracker INSTANCE = new NullTracker();

            void addStat(long objectKey, LocalizedObjectTypes objectType,
                    String localizedText) {

            }

            public int getCacheMisses() {
                return -1;
            }

            public String toString() {
                return "No performance stats tracked";
            }
        }

    }

    public LocalizedBillingResource getLocalizedBillingResource(UUID objectID,
            LocalizedBillingResourceType resourceType) {
        return localizer.getLocalizedBillingResource(getLocale(), objectID,
                resourceType);
    }

    public LocalizedBillingResource getLocalizedPriceModelResource(UUID objectID) {
        return localizer.getLocalizedPriceModelResource(getLocale(), objectID);
    }

}

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Today in Tech News Digest, Apple is cleared of misrepresenting the capabilities of Siri, Google and Apple stop the Flappy Bird clones, the Titanfall beta is opened to all, Kickstarter gets hacked, Barack Obama isn't tweeting, Ken Burns documentaries arrive on the iPad, and Sesame Street Fighter is revealed.
iPhone = Eye Phone = Illuminati Phone. And even "Siri" spelled backwards is "Iris" which means Eye. They're Watching You.
In a lawsuit dating back to 2012, the plaintiffs argued that commercials for the iPhone 4s suggested Siri If You're Not Using Siri By Now, You Should Be If You're Not Using Siri By Now, You Should Be Most of the commercials, jokes, and media hype about Apple's iOS voice assistant, Siri, have subsided, but I still run into iPhone users who don't take advantage of this powerful feature. Just the other day... Read More was a lot more capable than it actually is, with all queries being answered and without any significant delay.
Regardless of the outcome of the case, it is rather interesting to go back and watch iPhone 4s ads featuring Siri 10 Funny Videos Featuring Siri On The iPhone 4S 10 Funny Videos Featuring Siri On The iPhone 4S The iPhone 4S has been a huge success, despite the fact it's not much of an improvement over the iPhone 4. Hence the 4S in the name rather than a 5. The biggest draw for... Read More and compare the reality against the sales pitch.
Apple and Google are both sick of Flappy Bird clones and are attempting to put a stop to the madness. This is according to TechCrunch, which is tracking Flappy Bird clones being rejected from both the App Store and Google Play.
After the short story of Flappy Bird The Short Story Of Flappy Bird [Weird & Wonderful Web] The Short Story Of Flappy Bird [Weird & Wonderful Web] Few mobile games enter into the collective consciousness of the mainstream in the way Flappy Bird has done. It passes into Internet folklore, but these videos will help to preserve its virality. Read More ended when its creator pulled the game, clones began cropping up everywhere. Developers hoping to cash in on the craze are now having their versions of the game rejected by Apple and Google, not because they're copying the gameplay or design, but because of the use of the word "flappy." Which is rather easily fixed.
PC and Xbox One gamers eager to take part in the Titanfall beta can now do so without needing an invite code. The beta is expected to last until later this week, with the game due to be released on March 11.
Our own Dave LeClair and James Bruce have already played the Titanfall beta, streaming a session on Twitch.tv. They will likely air their views on the game on the next episode of Technophilia, broadcast live every Wednesday at 11am EST.
Oh my. Kickstarter is hacked. Guess they need to kickstart some decent security controls?
Kickstarter is the latest big-name website to be hacked, with the perpetrators accessing "usernames, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and encrypted passwords." However, no credit card information was stolen.
Kickstarter has apologized for the breach and advised all users to change their passwords ASAP. CEO Yancey Strickler blogged, "We have since improved our security procedures and systems in numerous ways, and we will continue to do so in the weeks and months to come." But then they all say that after a breach has occurred.
Barack Obama recently tweeted about House of Cards, except he didn't. The tweet is there above for all to see, but the U.S. President had nothing whatsoever to do with it, despite it coming from his official Twitter feed.
The problem, as discovered by The Wire, is that many people don't realize that the @BarackObama account is run by a non-profit organization called Organizing For Action. So no, Obama didn't spend the weekend watching a House Of Cards marathon. Probably.
Legendary filmmaker Ken Burns has released an iPad app Filmmaker Ken Burns Launches iPad App of Legendary Documentaries Filmmaker Ken Burns Launches iPad App of Legendary Documentaries Documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns, just released an iPad app, also called Ken Burns. The application is a collection of short streaming videos, spanning the history of the U.S., from 1776 to 2000. Read More packed full of short videos which tell the story of the United States of America. One playlist is available for free, with others requiring in-app purchasing. The app is meant to complement the Ken Burns America website.
And finally, Sesame Street and Street Fighter are both beloved things with the word "street" in their names. Which is the only excuse game developer Cocoalasca needed to create a mashup of the two called Sesame Street Fighter.
This HTML5 game 5+ HTML5 Games to Play in Your Browser Now 5+ HTML5 Games to Play in Your Browser Now HTML5 is driving Web development forward in an exciting way. It offers a range of advantages over its predecessors, and could (and really should) kill proprietary plugins such as Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silverlight. HTML5... Read More playable directly in your Web browser features Sesame Street characters given a Street Fighter makeover. Which is as brilliant as it is utterly bizarre.
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Vicki puts in the miles to help Rosemere
Vicki (right) with mum Linda. Vicki took part in the K2B, while Linda completed the C2B
When it comes to going miles out of her way to help charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation, teacher Vicki Bloomer is top of the class!
Vicki, who hails from Barrow but now lives in Leeds, not only spent 10.5 hours walking from Keswick to Barrow in this year's K2B challenge in May, she also rallied a 58-strong team of fellow walkers from across the country, who travelled up to Cumbria to join her in either the K2B or C2B (Coniston to Barrow) trek as part of a Rosemere Cancer Foundation team.
A support team of 12 volunteers made up of Vicki's friends and family made sure everyone was looked after en route. Vicki said "The support team are our absolute heroes on the day. They are always there with a smile on their face making sure we have everything we need and giving us encouragement when we need it most".
Some of Vicki's team Rosemere Cancer Foundation K2B and C2B finishers gather to celebrate
This was her second year of pulling a Rosemere Cancer Foundation team together and now, she's planning to repeat the whole process again for next year's event.
Vicki said: "My inspiration is my mum Linda Johnson, who with my dad Ken and sister Rachael still live in Barrow. My mum underwent treatment for breast cancer at Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston in 2017. She and dad stayed on site for three weeks at Bowland House, which Rosemere Cancer Foundation has supported. It provides free accommodation for patients, who would otherwise have to make long repeat journeys to receive their treatment.
"Organising the walk teams this year and last and taking part was our way of giving something back. It is a huge team effort from start to finish and it would not be possible without everyone involved."
Through sponsorship and donations this year and last, Vicki and her team of family and friends, alongside many passionate supporters, most of whom have personally experienced the work of Rosemere Cancer Centre, have now raised more than £12,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation with some walkers raising thousands of pounds each.
Vicki added: "This year, a lot of family members took part in memory of my uncle Michael Elliott who sadly died earlier in 2019. He had also received treatment at Rosemere Cancer Centre and so the walk had a very special place in our hearts.
"We had great success in the K2B with one of our runners, Jordan Phillipson, coming ninth and our youngest member of the team, 14-year-old Jodie Parkinson, completing her first K2B in a gruelling 14 hours! We will be organising a Rosemere Cancer Foundation K2B and C2B team again in 2020 so if anyone would like to join us, please contact me."
Next year's K2B (40 miles) and C2B (21.1 miles) take place on Saturday, 2nd May. To contact Vicki, email her at [email protected]
Rosemere Cancer Foundation works to bring world class cancer treatments and services to cancer patients from throughout South Cumbria and Lancashire being treated at Rosemere Cancer Centre, the region's specialist cancer treatment centre at the Royal Preston Hospital, and at another eight local hospital cancer units across the two counties, including those at Furness and Westmorland General Hospitals.
Besides Bowland House, the charity funds cutting edge equipment, research, training and other cancer services and therapies that the NHS is unable to afford. For further information on its work, including how to make a donation, visit www.rosemere.org.uk
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Boost for Active Travel in Kendal
Man flown to hospital after being found seriously injured in Penrith toilets
Barrow RNLI Lifeboat called to assist vessel west of Walney Island
Police appeal after Barrow street robbery
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Operating in Bahamas, Caribbean, East Mediterranean, West Mediterranean.
Originally from a coastal county in England, sailing has always been an integral part of Henry's life. Starting at the age of 6 years old in an Optimist, he has sailed throughout school and every holiday, eventually ended up as an RYA instructor teaching abroad.
Competitive by nature, he progressed into racing, competing on Lasers, 49's and a J80's. After completing a notable City & Guild's boatbuilding course, he proceeded into a career in Super yachts, which he has been in for 12 years.
Henry has been on board Seahawk for the last 5 years and was part of the build in Italy. He has cruised most of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, East Coast of America and South Pacific, Seahawk completing a full circumnavigation.
He is a fun & lively member of the crew. Henry will help make your dreams come true and without a doubt, day or night will be there to help in any possible way. Henry cannot wait to welcome you onboard!
Matt was born in Cape Town South Africa. He spent most of his time in South Africa living along the coast and ended as a safari guide before coming over to Europe for a short holiday. This all changed when he did his first of many Atlantic crossings he has now been in the yachting industry a number of years this being his third Perini. Quick with a smile or a helping hand he is at home both below and above the water. He is a keen fisherman and enjoys most water sports.
He looks forward to making your stay as memorable as possible and is happy to go the extra mile to do so.
Craig Is 26 and from Hamble in England. He has been on the water and around boats all his life, sailing and power boating on family boats since before he can remember. At the age of 11 Craig joined sea scouts where he learned a huge variety of skills and water sports including further sailing and kayaking which he progressed to the highest certificate in white water kayaking.
At 13 Craig started working for a local yacht charter company where he began to gain the marine maintenance knowledge that has helped him very well in his career to date. Continuing his love for the water and especially sailing, when Craig left school he got a job at a local rigging company which he warmed to very quickly and went hand in hand with a lot of sailing. After 7 years of rigging craig decided he wanted to continue his work in the marine world in warmer climates and joined yachting! Craig is now ¾ of the way towards his officer of the watch with the vision to become a captain.
He also has qualifications in sailing, diving, jet ski's, power boating and enjoys wakeboarding.
Stuart was born and raised in a small seaside village in Cape Town, South Africa. Having been so close to the sea he became involved in many aspects of it from a young age. With a local surf spot on the daily journey to school, he was hooked on all things ocean. Stuart started sailing at age 10 at with his father's friends at the local yacht club as a keen and eager foredeck. He soon after moved to dinghy sailing as well to compliment his new found love for the sport. Stuart raced competitive in South Africa in multiple classes and eventually found him self venturing off to live and work at sea.
Stuart is very passionate about his hobbies and work and Becomes fully involved in what he sets his mind too. Stuart loves to share his experiences and ensure the guests have the most pleasant and enjoyable time possible.
Bent is a highly qualified Commercial Class 1 engineer with many years of experience in the Commercial Marine (both on and off shore), Cruise Ship and Yachting industries.
Having spent most of his childhood by the coast of Denmark, the sea is in his blood. Bent has had a vast and varied career which has included being a Superintendent for a large shipping company and a Chief Repair Engineer/Project Manager at a Danish shipyard and Project Manager for Interior engineering on new-build Cruise ships in Germany.
Moving into the mega yacht industry in 2007 and working aboard different yachts, has provided Bent with the opportunity of sharing his profound experience of engineering and looking after the safety of the yacht and all aboard.
Bent is a diligent and hugely professional engineer, with an enormous breadth of knowledge - guests can be assured of a safe and smooth stay on board S.Y Seahawk.
Jaël , from New Brunswick, Canada, is no stranger to the ocean and spent many of his young years onboard his families fishing boat , which meant Jaël gained his sea legs at the young age of eleven.
He chose to pursue a career at sea and completed a degree in Marine Engineering at l'Institut Maritime du Quebec and worked on commercial vessels as a fourth engineer. After dedicating 6 months volunteering on Africa Mercy, a hospital boat that provided free medical care to remote areas, he decided to switch to a career in the yachting industry. Jaël's extensive experience on different types of vessels made the transition a smooth one.
He hopes to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a Chief Engineer. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing, snowboarding and riding motorcycles in his spare time.
Keryn has been sailing on Seahawk for over 18 months now and also hails from New Zealand. Prior to yachting, Keryn worked as a flight attendant for Emirates Airline. She has a keen passion for travel and has extensively seen the world over.
Being based in Dubai for this period, she then decided it was time for a change and transitioned her skills to the yachting industry.
Having worked on both motor and sailing yachts, she truly feels at home on the mighty Seahawk and is making the most of their world cruise. In her spare time Keryn is a keen diver and is hoping to complete her Yoga teacher-training course in the near future.
Shannon, 27, born and raised in South Africa from a small fisherman town on the west coast of Cape Town.
Being raised by the ocean, she could swim before she could walk, which explains her love for the ocean. Diving, free diving, anything water based is her key to enjoyment. After following her passion in the beauty industry, Shannon moved to Cape Town to become a professional makeup artist. Working on television shows, fashions shows, magazines, weddings, along with having her personal business where she taught at a makeup college to the up and coming makeup artists.
Joining the yachting industry in 2013, she has the ambition to succeed anything she puts her mind to with the enjoyment of living a daring and exciting life.
Shannon's skills within the industry shine through her flair for table decorations, floral arrangements and her impeccable service etiquette.
Alexandra has been fulfilling her passion for travel over the past three years since leaving her home country of England. She has lived and worked in various countries within Europe including her personal favorite, Italy.
Recently she has spent some time in South America volunteering for a local children's organization and learning Spanish before returning to her work on yachts.
Before leaving England, Alexandra worked in the motor industry for three years for the classic British car manufacturer Jaguar. The idea of combining this customer service knowledge with her love of travel brought her to working at sea.
Clinton is an enthusiastic and talented Chef, cooking to a Michelin star/fine dining standard. He is happy to provide tailored menus to suit individual clients. He has Extensive Asian cooking technique experience (Thai, Viet, Chinese) and also comprehensive training and experience in Italian cuisine including fresh pasta, gnocchi, risotto & gelato. Clinton has cooked aboard 70m yachts, private homes and ski chalets for discerning clientele. He is able to provide menus with wine pairings.
Outside of the galley Clinton enjoys Snowboarding, Live Music, AFL, Fishing, Restaurants, and Travel.
- My client had super high expectations for this charter and it seems his expectations were exceeded.... He is a happy, happy man. "the trip was great. The captain and crew were world class. Location also exceeded expectation. Great job!"
I have no hesitation recommending Seahawk and would happily give you a reference if you need it.
"Our guests have just left the boat and they were very happy with the charter. They mentioned to be this one of the best charters they have ever done and would like to charter the boat again in future." "Many thanks for making this a terrific success. Another motor yacht man turned from the dark side!!"
Excellent service, excellent boat !!
Owner may consider Dive Charter for experienced certified diver and with local dive instructor guide onboard at charterer expense subject to insurance company approval and waiver.


필자가 자주 찾던 인도네시아의 자고라위(Jagorawi) 골프장. 인도네시아의 10대 코스 중 하나죠. 새로운 골프장에 갈 때는 동반자의 조언이 아주 요긴합니다.
처음 가보는 골프장은 매우 흥미롭고 가슴을 설레게 만들지만, 다른 한 편으로는(on the other hand) 코스(course)가 낯 설어, 어떤 클럽을 잡아야 할지 망설이게 됩니다. 이럴 때 동반자(co-player)가 코스(course)를 어떻게 공략을 할지 정보를 알려주면 아주 고맙지요. 이럴 때 쓰는 표현들을 알아보겠습니다.
목표지점이 안 보이는 샷 입니다(It is a blind shot).
130야드 남았습니다. 당신에게 전혀 문제 될게 없습니다(It's only 130 yards, it shouldn't be a problem to you).
내가 보기엔 당신은 5번 아이언으로 안전하게 끊어서 가는 것이 좋을 것 같습니다(The way I look at is that you may have to lay up with 5 iron).
* the way I look at it '내 견해는'이라는 뜻으로 아주 자주 쓰이는 관용구입니다.
** 골프에서 레이업 샷(lay-up shot)은 그린 앞에 워터해저드(water hazard) 등 장애물이 있어 직접 그린 공략(Go for it)하지 않고 안전하게 플레이(Play it safe) 하는 샷을 말합니다. 'Lay off(해고하다=to fire)'와 혼돈하면 안 됩니다.
공이 잘 구릅니다. 왜냐하면 페어웨이가 말라서 그렇습니다(The ball is running well because the fairway is dry).
공이 굴러가지 않습니다(땅이 젖어 있습니다 There is no roll on the ball).
더 긴 채를 사용하는 게 좋겠습니다(직역: 더 긴 클럽이 필요하실 겁니다 You'll need a longer club = You'd better use a longer club = you may want to use a longer club).
더 짧은 채를 사용하는 게 좋겠습니다(직역: 더 짧은 클럽이 필요하실 겁니다 You'll need a shorter club = You'd better use a shorter club = You may want to use a shorter club).
끝으로 골프에 관한 농담 하나 소개합니다.
골프는 가장 기분 잡치게 하는 운동이다(Golf is the most frustrating sport).
스트레스 풀려고 골프 치는데 제일 스트레스 받을 때가 골프 칠 때인 경우가 많죠. 이 표현은 제가 영국인 친구에게 직접 들은 말입니다.


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Next:ATTRITION: South Korean Slackers
Space: Iran and Orbital Nukes
January29, 2007: Iran has converted one of its largest ballistic missiles, a 30 ton Shahab 3, into a satellite launcher. It's possible, with modern lightweight electronics, to build a 500 pound reconnaissance satellite, that the Shahab could lift into low earth orbit. More worrisome is the fact that, with a satellite that size, you can also put a nuclear warhead in orbit, and have it descend to anywhere on the planet. Such weapons, called FOBS (Fractional Orbital Bombardment System) were developed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s. A few of these FOBS carrying missiles were built and put into service, but no one was eager to have nuclear weapons in orbit. It was considered cheaper and safer to just use conventional ICBMs. Russia dismantled its FOBS missiles in the 1980s. But there's nothing to prevent Iran from building some FOBS missiles, as a way to threaten the United States with nuclear attack. North Korea could also build FOBS, because most of Irans long range ballistic missile comes from North Korea.
INFANTRY: Security Camera Counters Snipers
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Destiny turns on a dime — or a batarang
Recently finishing BATMAN: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 4 reminded me one of the things I love about the Golden Age Batman is the stories the series tells focusing on ordinary people.
Of course lots of comics, then and now, include ordinary people in the cast, as friends of the hero or as victims of the bad guy. What makes this era distinctive is that the innocents caught up in the story almost seem to have their own character arcs going on, into which Batman and Robin stumble.
The previous omnibus, for example, gave us Destiny's Auction. A crook, an aspiring actress and an over the hill thespian all lose possession of their steamer trunks. A year later they buy them back at a seized property auction, but ooops, they get the wrong ones. Now they're all entangled, and the crook is very willing to use force to recover his trunk. At the end of the story though, the two actors have both jump-started their careers. Even though Batman intervened to save them, it feels like their personal stories are their own, not just supporting Bat-characters.
Similarly, in Detective Comics #93, we have One Night of Crime. Crooks fleeing the Batman take a tour bus hostage. Various passengers get to work out their own crises in addition to the main plot.
Batman #33 has The Search for Santa Claus, in which three despairing men, take up roles as Santa for the Christmas season. By the end of the story, which involves crooked heirs trying to kill one of the Santa, they've all got a new lease on life.
Detective #94 gave us No One Must Know, in which the Dynamic Duo help out an escaped con whose happiness and whose son's marriage could be ruined by a blackmail scheme.
Detective #112's A Case Without a Crime has the employees of a small, tightly knit shop thrown into doubt when they discover one of them has sto- len $99 from the register. Can Batman restore their faith in each other, particularly when it becomes obvious none of them committed the crime? And why steal such an odd figure, anyway?
I still saw stories along these lines in the Silver Age but not as well done. And now they've faded away, for the most part.
The omnibus has lots of other good stuff. We have more stories of the Joker and the Penguin (Catwoman only gets one minor story), more war stories before moving into the post-war period, a few new villains such as the Blaze and plenty of ordinary criminals. Alfred gets his own series, four pagers in which he tries to be a detective and succeeds in spite of himself. And just as the previous volume focused on different specialty cops, this one gives us a look at the mail service and Gotham City's graveyard shift.
And there's a particular favorite of mine, from World's Finest Comics #105, The Batman Goes Broke. After one of Bruce's companies goes belly up from embezzlement, Bruce wipes out his fortune to reimburse the investors. Trouble is, without money the Dynamic Duo can't pay for all the equipment they need. And working a day job to put a roof over their head will leave Bruce without the time to fight crime and train. It's all over (spoiler: it all works out). It's a good story and it amuses me that a couple of decades later, people considered Stan Lee a revolutionary for dealing with superhero money issues (Stan definitely did break a lot of fresh ground, no argument, but it still amuses me).
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Established in 2011, as an independent body with statewide chartering jurisdiction and authority, the vision of the Illinois State Charter School Commission is that ALL Illinois students and families have access to a high quality schools and academic experiences. Currently, comprised of eleven schools (12 campuses) across the state the Commission's portfolio of schools serve 4,000 students; which is more than 90% of school districts in the state. Commission schools serve as a stimulus for educational excellence and equity; exemplifying the legislative intent of the charter schools law (105 ILCS 5/27A-2).
As an independent, third-party the Commission provides equal opportunity to local districts and charter applicants, ensuring that appeals are resolved in compliance with the law and the best interests of students impacted.
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resolving appeals fairly, timely and according to the law;
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The Commission seeks to be a resource to school districts becoming charter school authorizers to raise the level of professional practice in the Illinois charter school sector.
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Commissioner Biographies
DeRonda Williams, Founder/President, DGW Consulting Group, Long Grove. Ms. Williams has a national perspective and understanding of charter school finance and experience, having served as Network Finance Director for the highly regarded charter school organization, Knowledge is Power Program, "KIPP," for 5 years. Before joining KIPP, Ms. Williams worked at Pearson Education as a business unit CFO of the K-12 and college divisions for over 11 years, ultimately becoming Vice President and Director of Finance for Scott Foresman. Currently, Ms. Williams is the Founder and President of DW, Inc., a national consulting firm that provides executive search, project management, professional development and financial analysis services to education and non-profit organizations. Ms. Williams has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business. Commissioner Williams was appointed to the Commission in 2013 by Governor Pat Quinn and currently serves as the ISCSC Chair and ex officio on all committees.
Dr. Catherine Burns, Chief Academic Officer, Accelerate Institute, Chicago. Dr. Burns has dedicated her career to closing the achievement gap by developing high impact school leaders. She is a thought leader on leadership development, executive coaching, and change management. Following her own career as a highly-effective teacher and principal, she now plays a critical role developing leaders to hold the mindset and skill set to be transformational in the toughest environments in the nation. During her 17-year career in education, Catherine has worked with over 100 leaders across the country from high-needs cities such as Chicago, New York, Newark, Milwaukee, Memphis, and Los Angeles. It is through this work that leaders have founded and turned around schools to provide opportunities for the highest-needs students in this country, dramatically changing the trajectory of their lives. Dr. Burns holds a Doctorate and M.A. in Education Leadership from Roosevelt University, an M.A. in History from Eastern Michigan University, a B.A. in History from Northern Illinois University. Commissioner Burns was appointed to the Commission in 2015 by Governor Bruce Rauner and currently serves as the ISCSC Vice-Chair and a member of the Schools Committee.
Bill Farmer, Teacher, Evanston Township High School Evanston.
Mr. Farmer began his career in public education as a science teacher at Evanston Township High School in 2003 where he continues to spend part of his time in the classroom. As an Instructional Coach, he works closely with fellow educators to support curriculum development and enhancement of instructional practices. During the summer months, Mr. Farmer serves in an administrative capacity as the Director of Summer School. He serves as President of his local affiliate of the Illinois Education Association and National Education Association and chairs the IEA Legislative Committee. Through collaboration with organizations including the NEA, Teach Plus and the Center for Teaching Quality, Mr. Farmer actively works to empower early-career educators as advocates for effective education policies that strengthen public schools to ensure equitable and excellent opportunities for all students. Mr. Farmer holds an M.A. in School Leadership and Administration from Concordia University, and a B.A. in Biology and Secondary Education from Northwestern University. Commissioner Farmer was appointed to the Commission in 2014 by Governor Pat Quinn and currently serves as the ISCSC Secretary and Chair of the Schools Committee.
Troy Ratliff, Vice President and Executive Director, Joseph Kellman Family Foundation, Chicago. Mr. Ratliff assumed this position upon retiring from a career in municipal and state government. The Kellman Foundation supported the creation of the Joseph Kellman Corporate Community School, and is often recognized as a forerunner of the corporate school initiative. Through the work of the foundation, Mr. Ratliff continues to play a role in providing financial support to innovative programs at the Kellman School. Mr. Ratliff has served as a director of the Noble Charter School Network for 10 years. As chairman of the network's facilities committee he brought his experience as an administrator in the City of Chicago's Building Department to the process of expanding the network, which has grown to encompass 16 campuses with plans to increase the number in the near future. Mr. Ratliff holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Master's Degree in Public Administration from Roosevelt University. Commissioner Ratliff was appointed to the Commission by Governor Bruce Rauner in 2015 and currently serves on the ISCSC as Chair of the Operations Committee.
Melissa Connelly, Chief Program Officer, OneGoal, Chicago. As the Chief Program Officer at One Goal, Ms. Connelly partners with the President to ensure all internal stakeholders are invested in the organization's vision for the program delivery model. She serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Regional Executive Directors to ensure tight alignment on all programmatic communication and messaging. Ms. Connelly also manages a National Program Team of 15 and acts as a leader for all regional program team members across the organization. Ms. Connelly is a first-generation college graduate who, in spite of starting high school in a truancy program, obtained three college degrees with a 4.0 grade-point average. She has spent over a decade in education leveraging her experiences, empathy and drive to make certain her accomplishments are not an anomaly, but the norm, for at-risk youth in Chicago. Ms. Connelly's career includes service as the Managing Director of STEM Teacher Leadership at Teach For America where she was featured in a national management case study for establishing strong team culture and accomplishing ambitious academic outcomes. Melissa was also a founding teacher and school leader at a Chicago charter school which was awarded Top Ten Most Improved Schools in Illinois. Melissa implemented an innovative Algebra program and earned the Teacher of the Network Award. Melissa graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts from University of Illinois-Chicago, and received a Masters of Arts in Teaching and a Masters of Arts in Education Administration from Dominican University. Melissa is most proud of her "A-team," comprised of her husband Allen and their two children, Ashland and Addae. Commissioner Connelly was appointed to the Commission in 2017 by Governor Bruce Rauner.
David Feinberg, Managing Director, IFF, Regional Real Estate Services. As Managing Director of Regional Real Estate Services, Mr. Feinberg oversees strategy and implementation of IFF's real estate work in its regional offices and aligns IFF's real estate consulting work to other departments and initiatives throughout IFF. Prior to joining IFF, Mr. Feinberg led the real estate development of more than 10 charter school campuses, totaling more than $125M in facilities projects and impacting more than 5,000 students on a national footprint. He also provided real estate and facilities strategy and consulting for more than 15 charter schools. He previously served as the CEO of the non-profit, Charter School Support Services, was a co-founder of the non-profit Launchpad Development Corp, and served as a Regional Director of Turner-Agassi Charter School Facilities Fund. Mr. Feinberg is passionate about educational equity and community redevelopment. He began his career as a public school teacher in South Phoenix, teaching 3rd grade and middle school, and designing an after-school program for at-risk youth. After obtaining his graduate degree in urban planning, he began focusing on the intersection of educational equity and community redevelopment in charter school real estate and operations. He currently serves on the board of directors of Jewish Council of Urban Affairs and as the Secretary of the Pulaski LSC. He holds a B.A. in creative non-fiction from Hampshire College, a M.Ed. from ASU, and an MPL from USC. Commissioner Feinberg was appointed to the Commission in 2016 by Governor Bruce Rauner and currently serves on the ISCSC as a member of the Schools Committee.
Lisa Schuchart, Senior Talent Consultant, Chicago. Lisa Schuchart is a passionate, energetic, strategic Marketing and Human Resources leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in Education, Financial Services, Insurance, and Technology-Start Ups. She has a record of success in helping companies increase their public footprint via strategic planning, branding and communications, as well as achieving a high performance workforce through talent acquisition, management and development, and fostering a diverse and inclusive corporate culture.
Throughout her career, she has been affiliated with numerous professional organizations such as the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Ms. Schuchart also has numerous philanthropic involvements such as leading a tutoring program for youth in grades K-8, participates in Girls' Nights to help build skills and self-esteem, and holds college prep sessions for students in grades 9-12 at the Blessed Sacrament Youth Center. Lisa is also actively involved in Gateway Green and the Special Olympics. Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, with a focus in Personnel Management from Bowling Green State University. Commissioner Schuchart was appointed to the Commission in 2016 by Governor Bruce Rauner and currently serves on the ISCSC as a member of the Operations Committee.
 Carlos Perez, Community Organizer, Parent Advocacy, Chicago. Carlos Perez has dedicated his career to social justice, community service, building people power and leadership. His background is in community-based advocacy for both education and political campaigns.
Mr. Perez recently served as Executive Director of Charter Parents United; organizing parents across various charter school networks around issues of school quality, educational equity, and parent and community empowerment and advocacy. He previously served as the CEO of the New Jersey Charter Schools Association. Prior to that, he was the Director of Public Policy for the Illinois Network of Charter Schools and a community organizer. Before working to support charter schools, Carlos worked to organized new immigrant and Latino communities in Virginia, Minnesota, and Missouri. His political organizing work extended beyond Illinois to Louisiana. After working to bring new people into the political process, Mr. Perez began organizing in charter schools to build a community network of school leaders, parents, students and civic groups to advocate on behalf of charter schools. As an executive leader, Mr. Perez has built relationships with members of the community, political, civic, and educational leaders. Public speaking engagements include a national audience, town-halls, panels, legislative committee, and in media with television and radio interviews. Carlos is proud to have mentored and coached many colleagues in the areas of organizing, advocacy, policy, and communications. Carlos received a MA in Public Services from DePaul University and is a graduate of Truman State University. He lives in his childhood neighborhood, Logan Square, with his wife, and their two daughters. Commissioner Perez was appointed to the Commission in 2017 by Governor Bruce Rauner and currently serves on the ISCSC as a member of the Schools Committee.
Shenita Johnson, Executive Director/General Counsel
Shenita Johnson has worked in the public and private sectors with diverse groups and various constituency levels for almost 15 years. She is an effective consensus builder and a manager of group and interpersonal dynamics. As General Counsel/Managing Director, Ms. Johnson manages and ensures legal compliance for SCSC as an independent public entity and as a statewide charter school authorizer.
Ms. Johnson previously worked with the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA), managing the high-profile charter authorization work in Detroit and New Orleans, post-Katrina. She also worked for the Chicago Public Schools New Schools Development Department for five years. Throughout her time at Chicago Public Schools, Ms. Johnson coordinated recruitment of high-quality school operators, guided and supported applicants and conducted community outreach. She also played a pivotal role in the launch and
implementation of Renaissance 2010, Chicago's initiative to close low-performing schools and reopen 100 high quality, high-performing public school options.
Ms. Johnson currently serves as a board member and committee chair for Young Women's Leadership Charter School of Chicago and is a member of the Chicago Public Library Foundation Junior Board Society and various bar associations. Ms. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Howard University, a Master of Arts in public administration from Baruch College in New York, and a Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law. She is currently participating in the prestigious Surge Institute Fellowship program, recently completed the NACSA Leaders Program and will matriculate in fall 2017 into the Kellogg Executive MBA program. Shenita lives in Chicago with her son, who is 6 years old.
Robbie Curry, Director of Portfolio Performance
Robbie began his career in public education as a special education teacher working for the New York City Department of Education in the South Bronx. He is a first-generation college graduate who has dedicated his career to closing the achievement gap by focusing on the development of teachers and school leaders. Following his time as a classroom teacher, Robbie coached and developed special education teachers as Director of Special Services at Achievement First before becoming an elementary school principal with Chicago International Charter School. In his current role, Robbie is responsible for monitoring the performance of the Commission's schools to ensure students, families, and communities continue to have access to high-quality, public education. Robbie earned his bachelor's degree from Pitzer College and holds a Master's degree in Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. Whether as a classroom teacher, a school principal, or in his current role, Robbie believes in ensuring equity for all children.
Teresa Diaz, School Accountability and Compliance Manager
Teresa Diaz is a native of Chicago, Illinois and has been in the education area for more than 25 years. She is a passionate reformer and believes that every student deserves a high quality education.
Prior to joining the SCSC, Teresa worked in the President's Office of the all-girls high school, Queen of Peace, where she assisted in the areas of Recruitment, Development, Athletics and Operations. Preceding Queen of Peace High School, Teresa worked for the Chicago Public Schools for 25 years. For the last 11 years, as the Compliance Coordinator monitoring more than 100 charter schools as it relates to the federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
As the SCSC School Accountability and Compliance Manager, Teresa serves as primary contact for the nine SCSC campuses, develops and manages annual compliance dashboards, and annual performance reviews, and manages responds to parent inquiries.
Alexandra Rodriguez, Administrative Analyst
Alexandra Rodriguez is a Noble Charter School Alum from the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago. She began her studies at Saint Xavier University to major in Business Administration with a focus in Management at their Graham School of Management, a school accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), along with a minor in Writing. Alexandra is continuing to earn her BBA at Robert Morris University.
Prior to joining the Illinois State Charter School Commission, she served in the customer service industry for several years, which provided her the experience to be able to conduct the role of an Administrative Analyst at the Illinois State Charter School Commission. As an Administrative Analyst at the Illinois State Charter School Commission her tasks include reviewing and processing invoices, processing staff reimbursements for travel, and handling reception.
B.R. Hammed-Owens, National Urban Fellow/Authorizer Resource Manager
Bukola Rashedat (B.R.) Hammed-Owens is a career educator, advocate, and change-maker with domestic and international experience organizing communities and resources for youth and socioeconomic development. Ms. Hammed-Owens previously directed community relations and government affairs for New Haven Public Schools by special appointment of the Office of The Mayor. She went on to serve successive terms as Director of Strategic Partnerships in Connecticut, and as District Director in Washington, D.C. at The National Black Alliance for Educational Options, Inc.
B.R. earned dual bachelor's degrees in Anthropology and Women's & Gender Studies from Yale University, and is currently pursuing a Master in Policy Management degree from Georgetown University. Related to her studies, she was awarded a National Urban Fellowship, leading to her current placement at the Illinois State Charter School Commission. Prior to this, B.R. resided in Baltimore County, where she worked as a special education teacher and programs consultant for Baltimore County Public Schools. B.R. remains passionate about making an impact in urban education commensurate to the legacy of civil rights and social justice.
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Q: Como converter uma String para Int em JavaScript? Estou tentando somar dois números que recebo das inputs. Infelizmente, recebo os valores como strings causando o problema de concatenação ("1" + "1" = "11"). Estou começando a aprender JS então queria saber como converter as strings recebidas para int.

function somar(a, b) {
  var result = a + b;
  document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = result;
  alert(typeof(a) + " " + typeof(b));
}
<input type="number" id="myinput1">
<input type="number" id="myinput2">
<button type="button" onclick="somar(inputvalue1,inputvalue2)">Somar</button>

Soma entre os valores colocados aqui

A: Podes realizar a conversão da seguinte forma:
Se o valor é um inteiro:
var x = parseInt("1000", 10);

ou
Number("1000");

Se o valor contém ou pode conter casas decimais:
var x = Math.floor("1000.01");

Exemplo para testes:

function somar() {
  var inputvalue1 = Number(document.getElementById('myinput1').value);
  var inputvalue2 = Number(document.getElementById('myinput2').value);
  alert(inputvalue1 + inputvalue2);
}
<input type="number" id="myinput1">
<input type="number" id="myinput2">
<button type="button" onclick="somar()">Somar</button>

A: Da seguinte forma abaixo usando a função nativa parseInt do JavaScript, você pode converter uma string para um int:
var number1 = parseInt('10'),
    number2 = parseInt('100'),
    result = number1 + number2; // Resultado: 110

Opcionalmente você também pode passar um segundo parâmetro na função parseInt, que indica qual sistema numérico que você quer que seja convertido, por exemplo convertendo para a base decimal:
Convertendo para base decimal:
var number1 = parseInt('21', 10),
    number2 = parseInt('30', 10),
    result = number1 + number2; // Resultado: 51

Convertendo para base binária:
var number1 = parseInt('011', 2), // 3 em decimal
    number2 = parseInt('010', 2), // 2 em decimal
    result = number1 + number2; // 5 em decimal

Outra opção para conversão seria utilizando a classe Number, da seguinte forma:
var number1 = Number("10"),
    number2 = Number("10"),
    result = number1 + number2;//20

Porém, utilizando ela quando existe algum caractere de texto, a conversão retorna NaN - Not A Number (não é um número), por exemplo:
var number1 = Number("10a"), // NaN
    number2 = Number("10"), // 10
    result = number1 + number2; // NaN

Enquanto usando parseInt, ela trataria a string e converteria o "10a" para "10", como no exemplo:
var number1 = parseInt("10a"), // 10
    number2 = parseInt("10"), // 10
    result = number1 + number2; // 20

No seu caso poderia ficar assim:
var inputvalue1 = parseInt(document.getElementById('myinput1').value);
var inputvalue2 = parseInt(document.getElementById('myinput2').value);

Solução que poderia ser aplicada no seu código:

function somar(a, b) {
  var inputvalue1 = parseInt(a.value),
    inputvalue2 = parseInt(b.value),
    result = inputvalue1 + inputvalue2;

  document.getElementById('demo').innerHTML = result;
}
<input type="number" id="myinput1">
<input type="number" id="myinput2">
<button type="button" onclick="somar(myinput1, myinput2)">Somar</button>

Soma entre os valores colocados aqui

Outro solução sem uso de paramêtros na função somar:

function somar() {
  var inputvalue1 = parseInt(document.getElementById('myinput1').value),
    inputvalue2 = parseInt(document.getElementById('myinput2').value),
    result = inputvalue1 + inputvalue2;

  document.getElementById('demo').innerHTML = result;
}
<input type="number" id="myinput1">
<input type="number" id="myinput2">
<button type="button" onclick="somar()">Somar</button>

Soma entre os valores colocados aqui

Lembrando que, para uma maior segurança, seria melhor fazer um tratamento nos dados de entrada vindos dos inputs, pois assim evitaria a execução do cálculo com entradas que não sejam números. Por exemplo:
var number = 'text';

if (!isNaN(number)) {
   alert('É número!');
} else {
   alert('Não é número!');
}

A: Voce também pode converter uma String para Number inteiro assim:
~~"123.213" // => 123

A:

// Temos aqui um exemplo onde:
let result = (7 + 13) / (9 + 7);
let result2 = 100 / (2 * 6);
let finalResult = (result * result2);
typeof finalResult; // retorna 'string'

// então podemos:
if (typeof finalResult === "string"){
    finalNumber = Number(finalResult);
} else
    finalNumber = finalResult;
console.log(finalNumber);
/*Neste caso, Atribuímos a variável alvo o valor  "Number(finalResult)", isto é o valor finalResult vai ser convertido para Number.*/

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Du chief executive Osman Sultan has predicted that the cost of the internet will go down, eventually becoming cost-free.
Speaking at the 2017 Arabian Business Forum in Dubai, Sultan said the process is a gliding path that already exists for the user, who pays less per gigabyte today compared to two years ago.
"It cannot happen overnight. Yes, it will go that way, but it will be a gliding path. In telecom, we used to invoice two things: time and distance. It was very simple. You speak from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, you pay a price. You speak from Dubai to New York, you pay a different pice. You speak for one minute, you pay a price. You speak for 10 minutes, you pay a different price. That was the equation: time and distance.
"We lived into this. The internet players came and changed that totally because they were working on different monetisation models such as advertising etc," he said.
Sultan said he proposed that all telecom companies in the region join forces to create a model that would help them monetise their services, comparing banks' partnerships in creating the Visa model.
"It didn't work because yes, you have e-commerce etc, but you also have something else called ego. That is sometimes an obstacle for a lot of good things to happen," he said.
While the chief executive of the billion dollar firm said telecom companies want to reduce the price of connectivity, he said they are spending billions that internet players such as Facebook are benefiting from, but not investing in.
"I have to pay billions every year so that the Apples and Facebooks [of this world] can have better services that they monetise and where you want to pay me less and less. Just to take an example, every day, how many videos do we receive? Years back, it was something unique when you get a video. Now, almost every WhatsApp message is a video. That would require that I continue injecting billion after billion… So that paradox is not yet sorted out for the entire telecom industry. We invest and others are monetising," he said.


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  end

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"He was the institute's distinguished alumnus and keenly involved with many initiatives at IIT Bombay. He was also deeply involved with the launch of IIT Goa,"
The meeting will be held at 5 pm at the institute's P C Saxena auditorium here, an IIT-B spokesperson said. Parrikar, 63, who had also been the defence minister, died on Sunday evening at his private residence in Goa after battling a pancreatic ailment since over a year.
"Why can't IIT graduates, who have had the best engineering education in the country, take up academics and run some of these colleges, and transform their quality?" Parrikar had then said. The institute in its condolence message said Parrikar's demise came as a shock to them.
On the Alumni Day in 2014, IIT-B felicitated Parrikar, who graduated in metallurgical engineering from the institute in 1978, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the country.


March 25 - Syrian rebels continue to battle for northern areas in the coastal province of Latakia, heartland of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite minority. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
A symbolic rebel victory in the coastal province of Latakia that has been a stronghold for President Bashar al-Assad. The video, which can not be independently verified by Reuters, comes as rebels continue their advance in the north. The fight goes on as rights groups say 14 government fighters and six rebels were killed in fighting in the area. After months of setbacks in central Syria, Islamist rebels launched an offensive Friday into the Latakia region, taking control of a border crossing near Turkey. Since then, Assad has launched a military offensive leading to heavy fighting across the strip of territory along the Turkish border, in a war now entering its fourth year with more than 140,000 killed.


Once a year, at the end of the rainy season, the Wodaabe people of Niger gather for a unique beauty contest. The "Yaake" dance, a unique spectacle of color, energy and virile pride, is considered to be the highlight of the event.
During the so-called Gerewol, women can pick the most handsome men as their husbands, even if both are already married. While openly celebrating vanity, Gerewol etiquette also allows both men and women to set aside marriage vows without stigma. The absence of this taboo means that everyone is fair game during the festival and no man or woman can take their partner for granted.
The second day heralds the start of the centerpiece of the festivities. Unlike the informal circular dances I witnessed yesterday, today the men will be dancing the "Yaake", a much more regimented and formal expression of their vanity.
Yaake is as much a competition as a flirtation. It is the chance for the men to out-and-out compete with each other, not only for the affections of women but also for the cultural accolade of being the most beautiful man at the Gerewol. This is judged on the last day by a select group of young women.
The Yaake dance is one of the most mesmerizing things I have ever seen. Men arrive at the dance site in small groups and take it in turn to stand in line to perform. Opposing them are the foreboding ranks of opinionated women. As the men begin singing, a rhythm quickly evolves and the group begins bouncing up and down in unison, a pulse created by the noise of their ankle bracelets hitting the ground. The midday heat and exercise gradually start to take effect and many of the men appear to have entered a trance-like state.
Then, without warning, the rhythm suddenly halts and the men begin the unusual spectacle of Yaake. Eyes widen, mouths open, lips fluttering to reveal teeth, their heads darting from side to side, nodding like an agitated bird. Shoulder to shoulder, the men struggle for a position at the forefront of the line as their chants turn to indecipherable murmurs.
The culmination of the Gerewol is the final Yaake, the "best in show" during which three males are selected as the most appealing. For this, every male at the gathering is expected to come and dance at one time. Three young women, the daughters of previous winners, have been selected as judges. The line-up of men is impressive. Standing three rows deep, they take their turn in the spotlight as the dying sun throws its rays through a dust storm kicked up by their constant jostling for position.
As the climax arrives, the final victory signal is actually a very understated motion of the woman's arm towards the man she has chosen. In recognition, the winner bows his head and retreats from the line, revealing no hint of elation or jubilation. Eyes still cast downward, the judges then quietly disappear back into the crowd of women.
And so, devoid of any fanfare, this extraordinary spectacle is suddenly over with a graceful display of modesty. It takes me by surprise. Another year of nomadic life begins again in the morning.
The Wodaabe gather every year for the Gerewol which is a chance for people who live across a vast area to gather and pass on news and traditions. It is also a time for all the young men to dress in their finest costumes and make-up to compete in dances for the attention of the young women.
Photographing the Wodaabe in Eastern Niger was a great pleasure for a relatively shy person like myself.
Hello Niger, one of the hottest countries on earth and where the Wodaabe nomads range across vast areas of the Sahel with their herds. Once a year, at the end of the rainy season, they gather for a unique beauty contest: one where women can pick the most handsome men as their husbands, even if both are already married.


During this time, Consulting for and with clients in their own homes, workplaces and providing medical driving assessments has been the focus .
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The first time I met Anne (Occupational Therapist NZOTR, NZTA approved medical fitness to drive assessor & DriveABLE evaluator) I was a little nervous, but she was so friendly and warm hearted towards me. This immediately made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I thought perhaps she is a psychologist as well.
Armando (NZTA approved instructor & course provider, and DriveABLE evaluator) was also so friendly and patient. English is my second language, and when I didn't understand the information immediately, Anne and Armando explained it again and again. Also Armando taught me how to avoid car accidents, which is information you would not be able to find in the NZ Road Code book.
When I finished the first lesson, I knew straightaway it was worth it.
I finished the last lesson yesterday and I've got the 'Certificate of Completion' from MDA. I feel I am much more confident when I am driving now, and I am sure it has the reduced the potential for me to have another car accident.
I have told Anne I will come back to have more lessons from MDA when I reach 75 years old.
11.11.15 Haigh Lyon Lawyers engaged Anne Molloy Occupational Therapist to undertake an assessment of the work sites for their staff.
We found Anne to be personable and professional and the staff enjoyed their interactions with her. Her report was thorough and her suggestions pragmatic.
We would have no hesitation to recommending her services to others.
"For many years, I believed that my mother was a good driver. It wasn't until she met Anne did I realise her cognitive skills were impaired to the point where it affected her driving capabilities. As a student currently undertaking the neurosurgery pathway, I can definitely say that Anne's expertise with the medical cognitive sciences is just spot on! Coupled with her professionalism and her altruistic persona, anyone undertaking her services is assured to be in safe hands.
Armando, my mother's DriveABLE evaluator and driving instructor, was also instrumental to my mother's driving tuition. His admirable thoroughness, alongside his medical and driving background, ensured that my mother's competency was well-developed and, henceforth, made me appreciate the fact that she was definitely receiving a sound tuition.
"I thought I was a good, careful driver but I was involved in an accident which made me rethink my ideas.
I had an assessment with Driveable and to my shock, was found wanting.
I have since had lessons and attained a Certificate in Advanced Driving Skills and I am now a lot more confident in my driving safety and ability.
Thank you Anne, I appreciate your friendly approach and professionalism.
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12.11.12 Medical Driving Assessments - "Cognitive Impairment and Driving"
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Sorry To disappoint you, but we are not going to address one of these issues here. On the other hand if we think about the question of weight and java loss, perhaps we can think of a balanced viewpoint. I put plenty of focus. When I see a debate where there is apparently an equal quantity of information supporting two sides of any argument, I could assume that the perspective that is balanced lies in between. It Means that while coffee in and of itself may be useful in a weight reduction plan, it probably should not be considered the answer too many people's dieting needs. On the other hand, it might be that the positive elements that coffee brings to the party could be improved, much in the same manner that some teas come with natural ingredients to boost state, the relaxing nature of this beverage. Coffees are referred to coffees, and are available for several functions.
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As it is Yorkshire day and with him been a Yorkshire Lad – Today we have chosen to profile our Director and CEO Jonathan.
Having read up on the general traits of Yorkshire folk we believe that a lot of the core values of our company stem from Jonathan's Yorkshire roots!!
Jonathan is the founder of our company taking his ideas from concept to reality in a matter of months, delivering R Care and its services to market. Jonathan is hands on in the business on a day to day basis, you still find him booking shifts, speaking with clients and chatting with our workers in reception he is the first in and the last to leave most days.
1. What Yorkshire traits would you say you have instilled into the Company.
Honesty and Integrity within the company from all the staff is paramount and the main focal point of our Company's core values it is embedded in all we do from Sale to Delivery.
Hard Working is definitely a trait that has been in bedded from my upbringing in Yorkshire, Yorkshire is known for hard working people, my Grandparents worked hard i always remember my Grandad working nights, coming home walking the dog going to sleep then getting up and doing a back shift at 2pm true grit. A commitment to hard work and the company is something we look for when recruiting as the people we do hire are the face of the company.
2. What was the reason behind setting up the Company?
After working for a couple of high profile recruitment providers i found that, i was in constant battle with boards and directors trying to get funding for this training or for that advertising budget, i think i always had an idea of how a company that i opened would operate and function, what training should be given to staff, what we needed from a compliance perspective, what you tend to get with a lot of multi recruiters is that they see Healthcare Recruitment as a recession proof quick win, don't want to invest, don't want to train people, want to charge through the nose for this and that. We do things a little differently we have a softer edge however still remain focussed on revenue and profit.
3. What do you do differently from your past experiences?
We want the company to be known within the market as being purpose driven, delivering exceptional client and candidate experiences and delivering results, to both.
We decided to introduce a clinical lead within the business to help support our nursing staff, this adds an extra element to the lengths the business goes to, to provide a top quality service, our nurses are now assessed, appraised, supervised and they feel part of a team and company we aren't simply just a voice at the end of the phone asking them to do a shift. Furthermore i think we are the only independently owned company in the North East that offer this service.
4. Is the Company on Target from the plan made 18 months ago?
We are never on target, (laughs) because i always want us to be bigger and better. If we are speaking about the original business plan we delivered 18 months ago we are above target. Then again that is the thing we always aim for – Under promise over deliver.
5. What's next for R-Care?
The plan is to make R-Care a national brand, but over the next year i have set our sights on Edinburgh, Darlington and of course my home County Yorkshire with a Leeds opening imminent.
We have a fantastic team in the business, so i tend to always think we need to pay their wages this month these people have Children, Mortgages they want to go on holiday , so that is my biggest driver to work hard and achieve, i think of other people before myself. I also get enjoyment out of seeing people grow and achieve one person in particular has shone this year and that gives me a great deal of satisfaction- to be able to reward that person's commitment and dedication makes me a happy man.
7. Did you prepare for setbacks?
Building a business is never going to be easy, I think I would have been foolish if I believed everything would run smoothly, we have had hiccups, and mistakes have been made, the most important thing is that we look at mistakes and learn from them. A lot of companies are so insular that they do not see where they are going wrong. I always prepared myself from the outset i knew that to some degree my personal life would have to be put on hold for the next two years.
1. What do you do to switch off from work?
I never really switch off from work, the company has seriously had my blood, sweat and tears put into it over the last 18 months. I think the challenge for me is letting go even for an hour. I tend to go to the gym early morning where i build up to the day, I run after work which tends to clear my thoughts so i can relax in the evening. I won't lie i have nights where i wake up thinking about work and that is it bam wide awake club, when i go out with friends and family i tend to talk about work, and people always ask as they are aware of what i do so it is fair to say The Business is often part of conversation. However i do have down time i socialise a lot with the close group of friends I have, i travel extensively when i get chance and i tend to do quite a bit of clothes shopping.
2. Have you planned to take some time away this year to relax, with your phone off?
I have planned to go away however my phone and Ipad will be firmly by my side I like culture and exploring new places so i have plans to travel to Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. I like to go places where i can learn, places that make my senses come alive I love adventure. Travelling is definitely a huge love of mine.
3. What do Your Friends and Family think of your accomplishments?
At first most people thought I was crazy and even to this day they quite possibly think the same, on the whole of it though everyone is very proud of what has been achieved in such a short space of time. My friends are very supportive and always there when i need an ear to bend. The most common thing i hear when i am in someone's company outside of work is are you closing that laptop or is that phone ever out of your hand. However on the whole of it everyone is very supportive.
Thank you Jonathan for taking a little time out of your day to answer these questions.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Data;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;
using System.Xml;

using MilkBot.Core;
using MilkBot.Core.Commands;
using MilkBot.Core.Components;
using MilkBot.Core.Logging;

namespace MilkBot.Points {
	public partial class PointsSettings : UserControl {

		private GroupPointSettings UserPointSettings { get; }
		private GroupPointSettings SubPointSettings { get; }
		private GroupPointSettings ModPointSettings { get; }
		private GroupPointSettings AdminPointSettings { get; }

		private Dictionary<string, PointUser> UserPointData { get; set; }

		public PointsSettings() {
			InitializeComponent();

			UserPointSettings = new GroupPointSettings();
			SubPointSettings = new GroupPointSettings();
			ModPointSettings = new GroupPointSettings();
			AdminPointSettings = new GroupPointSettings();
			UserPointData = new Dictionary<string, PointUser>();
		}

		public XmlNode UpdateSettings(XmlDocument document) {
			var settings = document.CreateElement("PointsSettings");

			var userPointSettings = document.CreateElement("PointSettings");
			var subPointSettings = document.CreateElement("PointSettings");
			var modPointSettings = document.CreateElement("PointSettings");
			var adminPointSettings = document.CreateElement("PointSettings");
			var userPoints = document.CreateElement("UserPoints");

			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("Group", "User");
			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOT", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOT.ToString());
			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForPOT", UserPointSettings.TimeForPOT.ToString());
			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOM", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOM.ToString());
			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("MessagesForPOM", UserPointSettings.MessagesForPOM.ToString());
			userPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForActivity", UserPointSettings.TimeForActivity.ToString());

			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("Group", "Sub");
			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOT", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOT.ToString());
			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForPOT", UserPointSettings.TimeForPOT.ToString());
			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOM", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOM.ToString());
			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("MessagesForPOM", UserPointSettings.MessagesForPOM.ToString());
			subPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForActivity", UserPointSettings.TimeForActivity.ToString());

			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("Group", "Mod");
			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOT", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOT.ToString());
			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForPOT", UserPointSettings.TimeForPOT.ToString());
			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOM", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOM.ToString());
			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("MessagesForPOM", UserPointSettings.MessagesForPOM.ToString());
			modPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForActivity", UserPointSettings.TimeForActivity.ToString());

			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("Group", "Admin");
			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOT", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOT.ToString());
			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForPOT", UserPointSettings.TimeForPOT.ToString());
			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("PointsForPOM", UserPointSettings.PointsForPOM.ToString());
			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("MessagesForPOM", UserPointSettings.MessagesForPOM.ToString());
			adminPointSettings.SetAttribute("TimeForActivity", UserPointSettings.TimeForActivity.ToString());

			foreach (var kvp in UserPointData) {
				userPoints.AppendChild(kvp.Value.ToXml(document));
			}

			settings.AppendChild(userPointSettings);
			settings.AppendChild(subPointSettings);
			settings.AppendChild(modPointSettings);
			settings.AppendChild(adminPointSettings);
			settings.AppendChild(userPoints);

			return settings;
		}

		public void SetSettings(XmlNode settings) {
			var newUserData = new Dictionary<string, PointUser>();

			var pointSettings = settings.SelectNodes(".//PointsSettings");
			var userPoints = settings.SelectNodes(".//UserPoints/User");

			foreach (XmlNode node in pointSettings) {
				var pointsForPOT = Convert.ToInt32(node.Attributes["PointsForPOT"].InnerText);
				var timeForPOT = Convert.ToInt32(node.Attributes["TimeForPOT"].InnerText);
				var pointsForPOM = Convert.ToInt32(node.Attributes["PointsForPOM"].InnerText);
				var messagesForPOM = Convert.ToInt32(node.Attributes["MessagesForPOM"].InnerText);
				var timeForActivity = Convert.ToInt32(node.Attributes["TimeForActivity"].InnerText);
				switch (node.Attributes["Group"].InnerText) {
					case "User":
						UserPointSettings.PointsForPOT = pointsForPOT;
						UserPointSettings.TimeForPOT = timeForPOT;
						UserPointSettings.PointsForPOM = pointsForPOM;
						UserPointSettings.MessagesForPOM = messagesForPOM;
						UserPointSettings.TimeForActivity = timeForActivity;
						break;
					case "Sub":
						SubPointSettings.PointsForPOT = pointsForPOT;
						SubPointSettings.TimeForPOT = timeForPOT;
						SubPointSettings.PointsForPOM = pointsForPOM;
						SubPointSettings.MessagesForPOM = messagesForPOM;
						SubPointSettings.TimeForActivity = timeForActivity;
						break;
					case "Mod":
						ModPointSettings.PointsForPOT = pointsForPOT;
						ModPointSettings.TimeForPOT = timeForPOT;
						ModPointSettings.PointsForPOM = pointsForPOM;
						ModPointSettings.MessagesForPOM = messagesForPOM;
						ModPointSettings.TimeForActivity = timeForActivity;
						break;
					case "Admin":
						AdminPointSettings.PointsForPOT = pointsForPOT;
						AdminPointSettings.TimeForPOT = timeForPOT;
						AdminPointSettings.PointsForPOM = pointsForPOM;
						AdminPointSettings.MessagesForPOM = messagesForPOM;
						AdminPointSettings.TimeForActivity = timeForActivity;
						break;
				}
			}
			foreach (XmlNode node in userPoints) {
				var user = PointUser.FromXml(node);
				newUserData.Add(user.ID, user);
			}

			UserPointData = newUserData;
		}

		private void UpdatePointsLabel() {
			var pointWord = Convert.ToInt32(pointsEarnedOnDelayNumeric.Value - 1m).Equals(0) ? singularPointAliasTextBox.Text : pluralPointsAliasTextBox.Text;
			pointsEveryTimeLabel.Text = $"{pointWord}, every";
			pointsEveryMessagesLabel.Text = $"{pointWord}, every";
		}

		private void SingularPointAliasTextBox_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {
			UpdatePointsLabel();
		}

		private void PluralPointsAliasTextBox_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {
			UpdatePointsLabel();
		}

		private void PointsOverTimeCheckBox_CheckedChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {

			pointsEarnedOnDelayNumeric.Enabled = pointsOverTimeCheckBox.Checked;
			pointsEarnDelayNumeric.Enabled = pointsOverTimeCheckBox.Checked;
			pointsEarnedFromMessagesNumeric.Enabled = pointsOverTimeCheckBox.Checked;
			messagesRequiredNumeric.Enabled = pointsOverTimeCheckBox.Checked;
			activityTimeNumeric.Enabled = pointsOverTimeCheckBox.Checked;
		}

		private void PointsEarnedOnDelayNumeric_ValueChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {
			UpdatePointsLabel();
		}

		private void PointsEarnDelayNumeric_ValueChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {

		}

		private void PointsEarnedFromMessagesNumeric_ValueChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {

		}

		private void MessagesRequiredNumeric_ValueChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {

		}

		private void ActivityTimeNumeric_ValueChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {

		}

		private void UserTypeCombo_SelectedIndexChanged(object sender, EventArgs e) {
			secondsUserLabel.Text = $"{userTypeCombo.SelectedText} earn";
			messagesUserLabel.Text = $"{userTypeCombo.SelectedText} earn";
			activityUserLabel.Text = $"{userTypeCombo.SelectedText} are ACTIVE if they send a message in the last";
		}
	}
}


1. In the light of Khan v Secretary of State for the Home Department  EWCA Civ 1755, the First-tier Tribunal granted permission to appeal on the basis that it was arguably wrong in law to have concluded that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal.
2. Following SM (Algeria) v ECO  UKSC 9, in which the Supreme Court upheld the decision in Khan, the First-tier Tribunal made an error of law in dismissing the appeal for want of jurisdiction. I set aside the decision of Designated First-tier Tribunal Judge Woodcraft promulgated on 13 March 2017 and remit the case to the First-tier Tribunal.


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