It affects more women than men, surfaces mostly around a certain age, and might not cause any pain at all.
Scoliosis affects about 2 to 3 percent of the population in America. That may sound like a small number, but the group totals about 6 to 9 million people. The disease forms an 's' curve in the spine, and can cause a person's ribs to bulge out one way, while curving in on the other side.
It sounds like a prominent change to the body, but sometimes it's not so obvious.
Famous people who have the condition are said to include Elizabeth Taylor, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rebecca Romijn. Why all the women? Read on.
Scoliosis is found in both male and females, but it's actually seen most often in girls between the ages of 9 and fifteen. Scientists aren't sure why this is, but it may have to do with hormones, and something called leptin. Leptin affects how full you feel, and females with scoliosis often have a low BMI. Experts think it might all be intertwined.
The condition often sets in with a growth spur in adolescence. Those who get it may have a family history of scoliosis, but not always. Medical experts aren't exactly sure why some people develop it.
If you've already grown close to your full height when you develop scoliosis, your curve may not be so exaggerated. However, if there's a lot of skeletal growth still to come, experts say there remains a greater risk of the curve progressing even further.
In children, doctors observe the progression of scoliosis to see how far it goes. If and when the curve meets a certain angle, a brace may be put in place.
In adults, pain medication is often given as a treatment before moving on to surgery.
If the curve is slight enough, you may feel no pain associated with your condition. With a larger curve, discomfort can result.
Viagara and Skin Cancer Go to Court: Do Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Really Double the Risk of Deadly Melanoma?


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Select, install, set up, test, fault find, repair and maintain electrical systems and equipment in buildings and premises. It includes ERAC requirements for an "Electrician's licence".
GENERAL ELECTRICIAN
Restricted calling:
This is a Restricted calling (Restricted calling information)
Part-time Electrotechnology apprenticeships may be considered so long as they substantially fulfil the requirements in the part-time criteria below.
Students in years 11 and 12 may be considered eligible to enter a school-based apprenticeship in Electrotechnology qualifications, so long as they substantially fulfil the requirements in the school-based criteria below.
Criteria for Part-time apprenticeships in Electrotechnology qualifications
- Training arrangements must be a minimum of 2 weeks, with a maximum of 4 weeks "off the job" release or the equivalent in an alternative format (for example, day release);
- The apprentice has completed the industry recognised minimum educational requirement, which constitutes the equivalent of year 10 with passes in a recognised course in English, Maths and Science; and
- The minimum direct supervision requirements are met, in accordance with the Electricity Safety Regulation 2013, section 279, (QLD); and
- The appropriate facilities and range of work can be provided by the employer, in accordance with the Further Education and Training Act 2014, section 56, (QLD); and
- It is appropriate to review relevant information similar to Safety At Work on Apprenticeships Info web site at desbt.qld.gov.au/training/apprentices.
- The signed commitment that upon completion of the part-time component the employer will articulate the apprentice into a full time apprenticeship; and
- It is preferred that the apprenticeship be logged on the eProfiling System for the recording of on the job experiences after the training contract has been registered by the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
Criteria for School-based apprenticeships in Electrotechnology qualifications
- The school based apprentice must complete the industry recognised minimum educational requirement, which constitutes the equivalent of year 10 with passes in a recognised course in English, Maths and Science.
- Maximum off-the-job (at college) training is 8 weeks (40 days) starting in year 11 over the next two years as a school-based electrical apprentice. This is reduced proportionally to 4 weeks (20 days) if commencing the start of year 12, (pro-rata for periods if less than this value), and
- No more than 20 days maximum off-the-job training (at college) is to be completed for each 12 month period of the school based apprenticeship, and
- No less than 10 days minimum off-the-job training (at college) is to be completed for each 12 month period of the school based apprenticeship, and
- The school based apprentice will be in the workplace (on-the-job) a total of 600 hours (80 days) undertaking paid employment, for each year of the school based apprenticeship, (while not exceeding a combined yearly total of 100 days ON and OFF the job days), and
- The signed commitment that upon completion of the school based component the employer will articulate the apprentice into a full time apprenticeship; and
- It is appropriate to review relevant information similar to Safety At Work on Apprenticeships Info web site at www.apprenticeshipsinfo.qld.gov.au.
Conversion upon leaving school
Upon signing a training contract for school-based apprentices and trainees, employers are committing to convert their school-based apprentices or trainees to full-time at the point where the student completes schooling in year 12 or earlier. The Department undertakes annual conversion of school-based training contracts when students complete year 12 at the end of each year, unless informed otherwise. Please contact Apprenticeships Info on 1800 210 210 for further information.
Delivery of training to school-based apprentices
Limits have been imposed on the amount of institutional training which may be delivered to school-based apprentices, based on the nominal term of a full time training contract. The limit for this apprenticeship in a school-based mode is a maximum of 33.3% of the competencies.
Apprenticeship Probation/Duration Details:
All apprenticeships have a nominal term - this is the timeframe that is on the Apprenticeship training contract. Some apprenticeships also have an Expected Duration. The Expected Duration is the amount of time that it's reasonably expected someone could become competent and complete their Apprenticeship. Apprentice's Training Plans are developed using the Expected Duration timeframe rather than the contract's nominal term.
Expected Duration (months)
Full-time 24/09/2012 90 48 48
See Notes
Completion of Year 10 is recommended for entry under full-time arrangements.
For entry under part-time or school-based arrangements note specific criteria outlined above under Available Contract Modes.
This industry has a minimum entry age of 15 years.
Specific Supervision requirements
Section 279 of the Electricity Safety Regulation 2013 states the following requirements for the supervision of a 'training person'.
A 'training person' means a person who is undertaking, but has not finished an apprenticeship under the Further Education and Training Act 2014, in a calling that requires the person to perform electrical work.
279 Duties of person conducting a business or undertaking about supervising training person
(1) A person conducting a business or undertaking that employs a training person who has not finished 6 months of the person's apprenticeship or training program must ensure the training person does not work -
(a) in the immediate vicinity of a live high voltage exposed part; or
(b) where there is a risk the training person could come into contact with a live low voltage exposed part.
Maximum penalty - 40 penalty units.
(2) However, subsection (1) does not apply to a training person performing duties as a safety observer if -
(a) the training person is a safety observer and has been capable of being a safety observer for at least 1 year immediately before the start of the training person's apprenticeship or training program; and
(b) the person conducting a business or undertaking keeps a written record of the assessment mentioned in schedule 9, definition safety observer, paragraph
(c) for the training person.
(3) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure that a training person who performs electrical work is supervised at all times by a licensed electrical worker licensed to perform the work.
(4) The level of supervision required under subsection (3) must be appropriate, having regard to -
(a) the type of electrical work performed; and
(b) the adequacy of the training person's training; and
(c) the competency of the training person.
The level of supervision requirements align with the Departments general requirements for supervision.
General Supervision requirements
Qualified person for apprenticeships
1. A person who has satisfactorily completed an apprenticeship in the apprentice's calling in Australia, and is the holder of a completion certificate issued under an Act, or
2. A person who holds a certificate of recognition issued under an Australian Act, certifying the person has the necessary skills and knowledge in the calling, or
3. An Australian tradesperson in the apprentice's calling, as defined under a specific industrial instrument, or
4. A New Zealand tradesperson in the apprentice's calling who's occupation may be recognised under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003, or
5. A person who holds a tradesperson's certificate or certificate of recognition as a recognised tradesperson issued under the Tradespersons' Rights Regulation Act 1946 in the apprenticeship calling, or
6. A person who holds a relevant qualification in the apprenticeship calling, or
7. A person individually, or persons collectively, who has/have documented competence (i.e. a testamur/qualification and associated record of results or a statement of attainment as recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, achieved through an RPL or training pathway) in all the competencies the employer is required to provide training for under the apprentice's training plan.
While there is no set ratio required for the number of supervisors to apprentices or trainees it is generally accepted for apprenticeships there is one supervisor to each apprentice, this may be relaxed as an apprentice gains skills and experience or where an apprentice commences with existing skills and experience.
Licensing requirements - An electrical licenced outcome is a result of this program.
Transitional arrangements:
Registered training organisations must refer to the Australian Skills Quality Authority General direction: Transition & teach-out for transition and teach-out arrangements on superseded Training Packages and accredited courses.
Supervising registered training organisations are required to ensure the training plan aligns with the most recent qualification.
This qualification is superseded by UEE30820 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician. Training and/or assessment to apprentices in UEE30811 CANNOT be conducted past 5 October 2022. Should training and/or assessment be required after 5 October 2022, apprentices MUST commence in, or be transitioned to, UEE30820.
When determining whether to register an apprentice/trainee in the superseded qualification or the new qualification, AASN providers and employers must ensure that where possible the latest training package qualification on the national register is delivered to apprentices and trainees. SRTO's must ensure they adhere to ASQA's General Direction - Learner Transition requirements. Dates supplied are for registration and amendment purposes only for training contracts maintained under the FET Act 2014.
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30811
UEE11 - Electrotechnology Training Package - UEE11
Note that Queensland Government Contribution may be the same as Full Price, depending on qualification priority and thin market status
Utilities - Electrotechnology

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ori is the robotic, moving furniture developed by fuseproject + yves béhar with MIT
MIT media lab (48 articles)
MIT media lab is an interdisciplinary research laboratory at the massachusetts institute of technology devoted to the convergence of multimedia, scenes, art and design.
MIT researchers find new approach suggesting path to emissions-free cement
MIT has creates robotic thread designed to crawl through the brain
MIT researchers design roundAround: a bridge made of autonomous boats
the mediated matter group's melanin research results in proposal for responsive glass pavilion
decay by design: organic matter, 3D-printed by a robot and shaped by water
'ori' has become the first company to introduce a family of intelligent, responsive technologies that combines robotics, architecture and design to enable effortless transformation of interior space. the debut heralds an era in which our domestic and work environments will dynamically conform to our activities, dramatically improving efficiency, utility and user experience.
video courtesy of ori
the initial application of the technology can transform a single studio space into a one-bedroom apartment, suited with a bedroom, living room and office. guided by the principal that interior space, particularly in high-density urban innovation centers around the world, has become too expensive to be static and unresponsive, this breakthrough innovation, technology and design create dynamic environments that act and feel as though they are substantially larger. the 'ori' system promises to liberate urban design, provide new user experiences and unlock the potential of the places people increasingly want to live, work and play.
the name of the product stems from the prefix of origami — to fold
'ori' has developed its initial family of connected products for small, modern, urban living, as well as the full brand and corresponding application in partnership with the award-winning design studio fuseproject, led by renowned designer yves béhar. 'many people living in urban environments no longer have the luxury of space, or they are choosing to live in a smaller footprint. what ori does is to maximize the functionality of a space; with robotic technology it creates a beautiful and transformative living and working environment that is unlike anything the world has seen', said béhar.
the installation creates many opportunities for interior configurations
'ori' offers intelligent space on demand: with the light touch of a finger, a spacious living room converts into a comfortable bedroom, a walk-in-closet, or an office, all connected to any smart-homes modular robotic technology and intelligent systems have almost limitless adaptability, enabling applications in office, retail, education, hospitality, medical and other urban settings where dynamic and responsive interior space could enable multi-functional efficiency and utility.
'ori' can be controlled remotely from a smart-phone
the innovations build on groundbreaking research at MIT's media lab focused on using technology to respond to the challenges of global urbanization, led by MIT professor kent larson and his 'CityHome' project. media lab founder and technology expert nicholas negroponte was actively involved in the conception of this research project and is currently an advisor for 'ori'. deriving its name from — origami — the japanese art of folding paper to create beautiful and remarkable objects. the title reflects the operation of this product fully, it will be exciting to see it rolled out in the future and how interior spaces will change with time.
'ori' the robotic furniture developed by fuseproject + yves béhar with MIT
martin hislop I designboom
MIT creates robotic thread designed to crawl through the human brain
autonomous boats connect to form movable bridges in amsterdam
mediated matter group's melanin research results in proposal for responsive glass pavilion
meet elowan, a plant-robot hybrid that knows where the light is


Alan Dennis Propst was born on April 13, 1951 and passed away on December 30, 2018.
I just heard about your brother Alan. I will be praying for you and holding you in my heart as you move through the days, weeks and months to come. Our hope is in the Resurrection, but it's the strength of community that fills our empty hearts. Perhaps we can find time to share our journey.


Hi, Selling An Excellent Condition & Very Beautiful 42MM Limited Edition of 2012 Pieces Omega Moonwatch Speedmaster Speedy Tuesday. Stainless Steel Case with Black Aluminum Bezel on vintage brown leather strap. Purchased from Omega USA Boutique in 01.2018. Watch Running Perfect with Non Issues. Unpolished. Full Set & Under 2 Years Factory Warranty. Extra: OEM Omega Bracelet.
Complete Packages/Set (Double Boxes Set, Tool, Omega Nato Strap, Polishing Cloth), & Complete Manual/Warranty Cards has Omega USA Boutique Printed & Dated on 01.2018.
Selling at ONLY $8575 included Fedex Overnight Shipping in US with Full Insured. TRADES +/- are always WELCOME (Preferred PP/AP/Rolex/Panerai/IWC/Modern Trades). And I always looking to BUY modern watches.


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module Rules
  class GreaterHonorsAndKnittedTiles
    KNITTED_SETS = [
        [1, 4, 7],
        [2, 5, 8],
        [3, 6, 9]
      ].freeze

    def self.score() 24 end

    def self.match?(hand)
      non_standard_hand?(hand) and
      all_knitted? hand.tiles.select(&:suited?)
    end

    def self.non_standard_hand?(hand)
      tiles = hand.tiles
      honors = tiles.select(&:honor?)
      suited = tiles.select(&:suited?)

      tiles.count == 14 and
      tiles.uniq.count == tiles.count and
      honors.count == 7 and
      honors.uniq.count == honors.count and
      suited.map(&:rank).uniq.count == 7 and
      suited.map(&:type).uniq.count >= 3
    end

    def self.all_knitted?(knitted_tiles)
      knitted_suits = knitted_tiles.select(&:suited?).map(&:type).uniq

      knitted_suits.all? do |suit|
        knitted? knitted_tiles.select { |t| t.type == suit }.map(&:rank)
      end
    end

    def self.knitted?(input_array)
      KNITTED_SETS.any? { |sequence| sequence | input_array == sequence }
    end
  end
end

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Raise a Glass, the weekly radio program and podcast that I host along with Eric Ducote from BR Beer Scene as well as Jeremy Spikes and James Lawson from Whisky Bomb, has begun Season 4 of our show. Fortunately for us, this season is all about BEER! Specifically, we're exploring beer from all over the world in a series called the "Beer Olympics." All summer long, leading up to the Summer Olympic Games in London, our crew will be in person at The Cove recording episodes of Raise a Glass that match up beers from around the world. Each competition is categorized either by the style of beer or some other random fact, then tasted against each other on the air until we reveal our Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalists for that category. At the end of the summer we'll have tasted nearly 200 beers from probably around 25 different countries and we'll have a medal ceremony complete the the final medal count. We might even take all of our gold medalists back for one more test drive to determine the double gold winner!
Make sure to stay up to date with the medal count on the Raise a Glass page.
You can follow "Raise a Glass" on Twitter!
You can listen to the show every Friday at 6 PM and replays every Sunday at 4 PM on WHYR 96.9 FM LP Baton Rouge Community Radio. It is also available streaming through the Raise a Glass page or on iTunes.
And since we're recording the episodes at The Cove, you can come meet us there and sample beers with us almost every Wednesday this summer at 6 PM (We're not there the first Wednesday of June or July 4th, but otherwise it should be every week)! We can always use some company and help drinking beer!
Popcorn and movies have always gone together for me. Heck, popcorn and anything. I'll even eat popcorn at a bar. It is snack that I've always enjoyed as the fluffy pillows of popped corn melt in my mouth with salty, buttery bliss. But sometimes you want to kick that popcorn up a notch. For years I've used Cajun seasoning like Slap Ya Mama to boost the kernels up to another level. Recently, Kernel Season's sent me a few samples of their popcorn seasonings, and I had to see what they were all about.
Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning comes in a multitude of flavors. Some of their newest offerings include Bacon Cheddar, Pizza, and Buffalo Wing. I popped a bag of my best corn and sprinkled on some seasonings, then let my taste buds do the talking. The bacon cheddar tasted like a baked potato on popcorn. I enjoyed it, but don't know if I could eat a whole batch like that. The pizza flavor didn't quite do it for me. While I do enjoy a tasty pizza, it's not often that I eat popcorn and wish it tasted like a not-so-impressive slice of pie. The buffalo wing flavor did the trick though. It had plenty of kick to fire up the taste buds while still letting the popcorn come through. I found the combination to be quite enticing! The buffalo wing flavor is definitely my pick for anybody wanting to season up their popcorn, Kernel style!
From the Isle of Skye, Talisker 10 year has long been dubbed "Magic Marker" by Raise a Glass producer James Lawson. It gets the name from its distinctive nose which does indeed resemble a permanent market. Feel free to sniff this one all you'd like. The whisky is slightly syrupy and well peppered. Its taste is refined, and as Jeremy put it, "civilized." It remains smooth on the finish while balancing out the sweetness with smoke. A very well done Scotch.
I'm very excited. For anybody who hasn't seen me recently or just hasn't noticed, I've actually lost over 20 pounds since December. Most of that was lost during the three months of actively filming for this documentary project, but I've at least kept it off since then. And I'll keep trying to lose more as well. "I'm Not Trying to be an Underwear Model" is a documentary web series about a South Louisiana food writer, radio host, chef, etc. (me) trying to be healthier while eating and drinking for a living. Along with filmmaker Tommy Talley of TommysTV, our goal is to show a realistic approach to a healthier lifestyle. This series isn't about trying to be an underwear model or the biggest loser. It is about living a life full of bite and booze in one of the best places on earth to do it, but also realizing that you have to be at least a little health conscious along the way! Please enjoy the teaser that we put together below. Episode 1 will be coming along sometime soon!
In case any of you were wondering, it is possible to order the "Repeat Offender" aka "Burgasm" at Curbside. Just track them down, and enjoy!
Huge thanks goes out to everyone who made this possible along the way. If I left you out, please remind me!
Plus many other friends, families, and others who will be recognized along the way!
Stay tuned for Episode 1!!
Because serving up some of the best burgers in town from a food truck just wasn't enough, owner and chef Nick Hufft recently launched his next endeavor in his expanding mobile food empire: Curbside Links. This new truck has a very familiar look, but the results are vastly different. The links truck serves up gourmet, homemade sausages on artisan buns with incredible toppings. To go along with the glorious encased meats, Nick also serves up potato chips that he slices himself before deep frying them to a crisp and adding one of several different seasonings.
Curbside Links has multiple sausages on the menu and I can't wait to try them all. On my first visit to the truck I went with what has quickly become Nick's #1 seller: Polish Sausage with Tin Roof Amber Chili, Cheddar Cheese, and Red Onion. The bun held up well to the sausage and chili, which seemed quite remarkable in itself. As for the sausage... pretty darn fantastic. Scrumptious, even. Eating this sausage sandwich made every other ordinary hot dog from now on barely worthy of a participation ribbon, at best. The chili paired excellently with the Polish sausage and I enjoyed all of the red onion too as it added a little kick of its own. At the end of the day, my stomach no longer growled and my taste buds were fully satisfied. Props to Nick and his new Curbside Links truck. I'll be back for more.
Wonder Where the Crawfish Bread at Jazzfest Comes From?
For many years now, the Crawfish Bread that is found at Jazzfest in New Orleans has been one of the culinary staples of the outdoor music event. The gooey, cheesy stuffing loaded with Louisiana crawfish tails strings out from its crusty breaded prison to gush flavor unto each connoisseur. Even famous New Orleans food critic Tom Fitzmorris clamined that the crawfish bread is "an essential Jazzfest dish that should not be missed." However, this delicious treat does not come from some fancy Creole restaurant or age-old New Orleans haunt. It comes from Marksville, Louisiana in Avoyelles Parish at a little bakery called Panaroma Foods. It is there that each loaf of crawfish bread is carefully crafted to ensure that essential combination of crawfish, cheese, and bread. The bread is actually rolled by hand using rolling pins. It is a true labor of love for each loaf, and it never disappoints.
When in Marksville, you can usually buy fresh crawfish, shrimp, and sausage breads right from the bakery's counter. You can also get the loaves pre-cooked and frozen, meaning all you have to do is thaw them out and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes and you'll have some amazing Panaroma breads right at home. Fortunately I snagged a loaf of crawfish bread as well as the sausage and jalapeno bread on recent trip up LA1. The jalapeno sausage bread, dare I say, may have even been more impressive than the crawfish bread. The cheese oozed out and the mild pop from the jalapenos worked so well with the other incredible flavors. We devoured both loaves just as quickly as they came out the oven and then wished we had several more.
So while at Jazzfest, you should certainly eat the #1 rated Jazzfest food. But don't feel like you can't enjoy that amazing crawfish bread at other times of the year! Just head to Marksville and grab a couple loaves to take home. I guarantee that the next time you have a dinner party and break one of these things out, your guests will be amazed!
This is the only distillery on the Isle of Jura, which is near Islay. The nose starts off somewhat faint and discrete with hints of butterscotch and very little peat. As you taste taste it plays a "switcheroo" as coined by Jeremy, one of our Raise a Glass reviewers, and delivers what Eric from BRBeerScene.com refers to as a "sneaky smoke flavor." Butterscotch and lemon rind rounded out the flavor profile. On the finish the smoke became even more present but in a nearly offensive way leading to descriptions such as "exhaust" by myself and "tailpipe" from Jeremy. Salty and dry qualities came out. Eric concluded that the Isle of Jura 10 was not impressive, though certainly was drinkable. James, who enjoyed the butterscotch qualities, gave this Scotch its highest score at 66.
Whisk(e)y Wednesday is a new blog post series on Bite and Booze presented by The Cove. Check out The Cove in Baton Rouge, LA to browse their selection of over 200 whiskeys (including bourbons) and 325+ Scotch whiskys. Whisk(e)y Wednesday is created and rated by the hosts of Raise a Glass. Scores are marked for Nose, Taste, Finish, and Balance and Complexity using our own propriatary scoring system. Marks are then added and averaged, leaving us with a final score out of a 100 point scale. Our scale should be looked at on the full range of 0-100 rather than an academic range where 70 is passing and anything less is failing. A 50 should be considered a very average whisk(e)y while anything below 10 is absolute horse piss and anything above 90 is rather extraordinary.


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Posted on December 3, 2012 by Paul Mirengoff in Al Qaeda, Iran, Iraq, Joe Biden, Obama Foreign Policy, Syria, Terrorism
Al Qaeda — resurgent in Iraq and emergent in Syria, thanks in no small part to President Obama
The Washington Post reports on the reemergence of al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). According to Bruce Reidel, a former CIA counterterrorism expert now with the Brookings Institution, "what we're now seeing is al Qaeda in Iraq's revival, not only as a movement in that country but as a regional movement." Reidel notes that from its base in the Sunni provinces west of Baghdad, AQI is building networks in Syria and Jordan "at an alarming rate."
Recently, AQI's new-found regional reach manifested itself in a well-developed plot to create mayhem in Amman, Jordan. The plan was to terrorize the city through attacks on malls, car bombings, etc., and then, in the ensuing chaos, attack the U.S. embassy. The Jordanians foiled the plan, and in doing so discovered the key role of AQI.
But the bigger threat posed by the AQI revival is in Syria, where many of those involved in the plot against Jordan had been fighting. Unlike in Jordan, a power vacuum exists in Syria. Bruce Hoffman, a former counterintelligence scholar-in-residence at the CIA, told the Post that Syria has become a base for training and a launching ground for AQI terrorism.
The jihadists in Syria need arms, of course, and according to the New York Times, Iran serves as a major supplier (though not, presumably, for AQI). Iran flies arms into Syria over Iraqi airspace. Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki had promised the Obama administration that he would inspect aircraft overflying his country, but to no one's surprise (not even Obama's, one assumes), he has not met that commitment.
These developments are part of what Max Boot calls "the steep price of American disengagement" from Iraq. Boot points out that if a Status of Forces Agreement had been negotiated between the U.S. and Iraq, Iraqi airspace would now be patrolled by the U.S. Air Force, and the Iranian Quds Force would lose a main route for arming its Syrian allies. But Obama sent Joe Biden to negotiate that Agreement and Talkin' Joe came back empty handed.
Absent our total disengagement, moreover, it's quite possible that AQI would not have reemerged so strongly the Sunni provinces of Iraq. For example, as Boot argues, the Obama administration should have been more engaged after the 2010 Iraqi election in pushing to form a government led by Ayad Allawi. By virtue of his status as a secular Shiite with heavy Sunni backing, Allawi, the top vote-getter in that election, might well have maintained the anti-AQI sentiment in Sunni provinces that helped defeat AQI a few years earlier during the surge. In any case, Allawi would not have cooperated with the Iranians to prop up Assad the way Maliki has. Unfortunately, the administration took a hands-off approach that allowed the Iranians to assemble what Boot describes as "a pliant coalition led by Maliki."
Finally, if Obama had acted quickly to facilitate the toppling of Assad, and to identify and work with non-jihadist rebel forces, it's quite possible (though hardly certain) that Syria would not be turning into a bastion of al Qaeda terrorism. Again, however, Obama decided to lead from behind — so far behind that the U.S. is nowhere to be seen.
The same cannot be said for AQI and, of course, Iran. AQI is now major force in Iraq, a growing force in Syria, and a threat to Jordan. That's parat of the steep price being paid for Obama's disengagement.
Identity politics explained
McGrath vs. McConnell
Mick Mulvaney, conservative hero
"America, love it or leave it"
"America, love it or leave it"


Buckingham Babylon by Peter Fearon – "You Have Your Hands Full!"
I found Buckingham Babylon by Peter Fearon at my town library. I was looking for some British history books, and this book was in the same section. I love books/movies about the Royal Family, so I was pleased to have discovered it.
Buckingham Babylon is subtitled "The Rise and Fall of the House of Windsor", and it was published in 1993. There are some major Royal Family life events that have happened since the early 1990s, so in some respects, this book is woefully out of date.
That said, this book is a wonderful resource for the earlier royals. The book begins with the death of Queen Victoria, and covers the lives of the 20th century English royals: Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Queen Elizabeth. We are also treated to stories about some of the minor royals: Princess Margaret, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, and Princess Andrew.
I already knew about some of the stories, like Edward VIII's abdication crisis involvement with Wallis Simpson and Edward VII's love for the ladies, but some of the stories were new to me. I was not aware that when King George V was gravely ill, his death was most likely hastened by euthanasia; he received injections of morphine and cocaine, and passed away ten minutes later.
I especially enjoyed the section about Queen Elizabeth II. There is going to be a Netflix original miniseries about the early years of her life. I recently saw a trailer that featured an angry Philip refusing to kneel before his wife before her coronation. It's very interesting that this account also appears in the book. I don't know very much about Queen Elizabeth's early reign, so this book was very informative.
The book ends with Charles and Diana's divorce, and the rather ominous suggestion that the new generation of royals (William, Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie) are doomed to miserable relationships, just as their parents experienced. It's true that the Royal Family was at a low point when this book was published, and I don't think any of us could have predicted Diana's death at the age of 36. Nor could we predict that Prince William would marry for love, and that Catherine would help revitalize interest in the royal family. Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie have yet to marry, but perhaps they will learn from William's experience rather than their parents'.
I would recommend Buckingham Babylon. This book might not be the easiest to track down since it's out of print, so I would recommend trying your local library network. You can also check Amazon- there seem to be a handful of copies floating around. If you are a fan of the Royal Family, this is a very interesting book.


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Listening and Praying
Thank you to Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church for hosting us on Thursday, May 18 while you held your weekly lunch for returning citizens—CLEAR (Coalition, Leadership, Education, Advice, Rehabilitation), an organization that helps ex-offenders adapt to civilian life and stay out of prison. You were doing a lot of important work in your building that day.
One of the benefits of sitting with G-RAP pastors at lunch is that I have the chance to hear about ministries all over Grand Rapids. Rev. Geoff VanderMolen of Calvin Seminary told the table about the final day of the course he teaches for the Calvin Prison Initiative (Calvin College's B.A. program for prison inmates): "We told the students, 'We've prayed for you all semester and we have a blessing from God for each of you.'" The students were given the choice of whether to come up for the blessing: every student did, even the non-Christian students. He said, "It was moving to see these men weep," and it was moving to lay his hands on their heads and shoulders, giving them the blessing of touch without aggression (a rarity in their prison environment).
Lieutenant William Brutto of the Salvation Army, Pastor and Head Administrator of the Kroc Center, told us about his unique role there, and how his position as pastor and administrator of the programs has affected their hiring practices: "Everything we do is ministry. When hiring, we say, 'You're the pastor of that water park. Same on the soccer field. Same on the basketball courts.'"
Rev. Dale Dalman of Esperanza Covenant Church talked about the positive experience of having the Walker Chief of Police come to his church to speak with them and answer their questions.
The meeting itself was focused on what has happened in G-RAP and in our city after our April meeting, when we heard from a variety of community leaders about the March 24, 2017 episode, when Grand Rapids police officers pulled their weapons on five unarmed African American boys, handcuffing some and holding them in police cruisers even after no weapons were discovered on them.
Executive Team and local and state leadership
Rev. Emmett Harrison, a member of the Executive Team of G-RAP and Lead Pastor of Oakdale Park CRC, told us what the Executive Team has been up to. They've met with the Grand Rapids Chief of Police, David Rahinsky. Rahinsky has asked that G-RAP agree to be a communication focal point, so that the police department could notify us "so we could help—if there was harm, to prevent the further harm of an explosion of violence." Rev. Harrison explained that, "We will continue to work out the details. It does commit us to be active, to respond when there are incidents." The group discussed this request, as well as the related issue of what we, as pastors, can ask of the police department, to hold them accountable.
The Executive Team also met with representatives of the police unions for both the officers and the command staff. The police unions shared their members' sense of feeling oppressed by the press attention and the G-RAP team shared their hopes for the future of training of police officers—and both of their hopes that getting to know each other could "bring the temperature down."
Rev. Nate Moody, a member of the Executive Team, was contacted by a representative of Governor Rick Snyder's office. This resulted in a meeting between the governor's representative and the Executive Team, where both parties shared their visions—the governor's vision for the role economic development has to play, and the pastors' vision for justice in our city.
Aftermath for the families
But our main purpose in May was to hear from the families of the boys involved in the police incident: to give them the floor so they could speak frankly about what has been happening in their lives and their boys' lives, and to pray for them.
Rev. Stedford Sims, G-RAP member, is the grandfather of two of the boys. He's been concerned about how the families have felt used by some religious leaders in Grand Rapids, so he was grateful that G-RAP wanted to show concern for the parents, to "sit with the parents and hear from them and pray for them."
Bomesa Sims, stepfather to two of the boys, didn't mince words: "I feel like this is a little too late. The stage my kids were put on was nothing they or we were ready for." He's frustrated that local leaders have made demands on the parents' behalf without any input from the parents about what their point of view actually is: "Don't use me and my boys to jump on your agenda." He's frustrated that the parents are no longer being invited to meetings about local policing issues. He's frustrated that the story has already "come and gone, and nobody's trying to figure out how this doesn't happen again. Let's deal with changing these protocols."
He called on the pastors to understand the power they have to bring more people to the table, the power they've already showed to bring in representatives of the Kroc Center and the governor's office. He called on G-RAP to recognize that, "People come to the church for help. It's the first place they go. So don't just meet with officials when something's happened, because it's not stopping." He called on us to be more community minded, and not think we have to get people through our church doors to help them.
Ikeshia Quinn spoke to her frustration at how the adults in her kids' lives have responded: "I rely on the coaches for my boys, but Coach Bo was the only coach who reached out to them." She also spoke about how the incident has changed her boys and affected her family. They are heartbroken and overwhelmed. They no longer play basketball after school, and they don't do simple things outside of the house that they used to do; they're exhausted and terrified. They're still asking her, "Why? Did we do anything wrong?" She can only keep repeating that they didn't do anything wrong.
We learned about the toll social media and teasing at school is taking on the boys involved and on their siblings, and the toll on the parents as they try to navigate their family's needs with the attention and demands put on them.
It was a heavy meeting, but right to hear from these families and to pray for them. Lieutenant Brutto let them know that their boys had just come from the Kroc Center's Pray and Play night, so they had been prayed for before they headed home on March 24.
Rev. Kate Kooyman closed our meeting with these words:
"We are faith leaders who think we can speak together against injustice in this city. Faith leaders need to own our power in this community, listening to the Holy Spirit when it prompts us to come together."
We are on summer hiatus, so there will be no more meetings until September.
Dr. Timothy Harris, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Rev. Emmett Harrison, Oakdale Park Christian Reformed Church
Rev. Jack Kooreman, Grace Christian Reformed Church
Rev. Kate Kooyman, Office of Social Justice, Christian Reformed Church
Rev. Nathaniel Moody, Brown Hutcherson Ministries


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Uluru Field of Light Sunrise Tour with Hot Drinks & Biscuits
Popular Sightseeing Tours in Northern Territory
Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience
From Uluru: Uluru Base Segway Tour
Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Full-Day Tour from Darwin
Darwin: Guided Jet Ski Tour
Darwin: Kakadu & Nourlangie Day Trip Plus Billabong Cruise
Darwin: Jumping Crocodile Cruise
From Darwin: Spectacular Jumping Crocodile Half Day Tour
Darwin: Kakadu National Park Day Trip
Our most recommended Northern Territory Sightseeing Tours
1. Uluru Field of Light Sunrise Tour with Hot Drinks & Biscuits
Rise early to travel the short distance to a desert location overlooking Uluru. Your driver/guide will provide insights and the background to the art installation. Under the cover of darkness, wander through the pathways that encompass the 50,000 spheres of light in the desert, before making your way up the hill to the Dune Top viewing area. Watch the amazing transformation of colours and life as the desert awakens, while enjoying tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Then as the first rays of sunlight creep across the desert sky, gaze in awe as the sun rises in the distance behind Uluru, flooding the landscape, including Kata Tjuta behind you, with light. You'll have an incredible view through stunning desert landscape as the sun rises over the Red Centre. As the natural light brightens the landscape, the Field of Light will dim for the day. Capture some amazing photos from this unique raised location, which allows you to view both Uluru and Kata Tjuta in all their natural glory.
2. From Uluru: Uluru Base Segway Tour
Embark on a sightseeing Segway tour of Uluru and learn about local Aboriginal culture, flora, fauna, geology, and history with an expert guide. Upon arrival at the Segway base area, learn the basics of driving a segway with the help of your experienced guide. Once ready, glide around the entire base of Uluru. Take in all the highlights of the rock and learn about local Anangu culture, flora, fauna, geology, and the European history of the area. Get up close and personal with picturesque landscape, ancient Aboriginal culture, and the history of Uluru. Immerse yourself in the outback landscape that the Central Australian region is famous for.
3. Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience
See both the beauty of Uluru and Kata Tjutaon this helicopter experience. This tour will showcase Kata Tjuta, which means 'many heads'. It is made up of a group of 36 conglomerate rock domes, the highest of which stands 198 meters taller than Uluru. Ensure that you don't miss out on seeing the entire formation by taking a ride in by helicopter. With the wide spread of the domes and local restrictions due to sacred sites, access from the ground is restricted to only 75% of Kata Tjuta. Embark on a trip that combines this experience with viewing Uluru, and which will leave you with cherished memories and photographs that will last a lifetime.
4. Darwin: Jumping Crocodile Cruise
How close are you willing to get to some of nature's most aggressive and dangerous reptiles as they leap out of the Australian Northern Territory waterways to grab a little snack? Feel your heart beating as you see the biggest reptile in the world and oldest creature to walk the planet since the time of dinosaurs from the safety of an Adelaide River boat cruise. Stand in awe of these prehistoric beasts, which can grow up to 6 meters in length — the size of a small bus — and can weigh up to 1,000 kilograms. Don't worry, you're in the safe hands of highly trained guides who will ensure the safety of both the crocodiles and passengers at all times while feeding the crocodiles buffalo meat. See firsthand the powerful and spectacular hunting techniques of saltwater crocodiles.
5. Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls Full-Day Tour from Darwin
Discover a network of 13 gorges carved into billion-year-old sandstone rock by the Katherine River of Nitmiluk National Park on this scenic full-day sightseeing tour from Darwin. During the tour you will learn about the Aboriginal culture abundant in the area and see rock art sites dotted throughout the park. With its rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, and lush gorges, the Nitmiluk National Park is a haven for nature lovers, with plentiful flora and fauna. Travel south through tropical country, passing former World War II airstrips en route to the Adelaide River. Make a short stop at the Adelaide River War Cemetery to pay your respects to those killed in the air raids of Darwin in the 1940s. Continue to Edith Falls for a refreshing swim in the paperbark and pandana-lined waterhole (conditions permitting). After an inclusive lunch, enjoy a 2-hour scenic cruise through the Katherine Gorge, looking for freshwater crocodiles sunning themselves on the banks of the river. Keep your eyes open for the many interesting species of birdlife. Enjoy a brief tour of Katherine, hub of the region's cattle and farming industries. Then, travel via the historic mining town of Pine Creek to an evening stop along the Adelaide River. From May through September lunch can be taken on board your cruise, while dinner is available at your own expense at the evening stop, before your transfer back to Darwin.
6. Darwin: Guided Jet Ski Tour
Zoom along the beautiful Darwin coastline on a guided jet ski tour. Enjoy the sites, wildlife, and scenery from the water. Meet your guide by the Bella Darwin Restaurant. Learn how to operate a jet ski during the safety briefing. Then, take to the waves. Cruise at full throttle or a more leisurely pace – you decide. Experience the thrill of the pristine open water as you follow the sun-drenched, unspoilt coastline. Enjoy your tour guide's informative commentary. Spot wildlife, such as sea turtles, seabirds, and dolphins, and feed the fish. Then, open up the engine and zoom full-throttle in front of Darwin's iconic Mindil Beach Casino before making your way back to base.
7. Kings Canyon: Full-Day Tour from Ayers Rock Resort
Travel from Ayers Rock Resort to the beautiful Kings Canyon in Watarrka National Park, stopping for breakfast at Kings Creek Station along the way. Once at Kings Canyon, you'll make the rock climb to its rim for some marvelous views of Watarrka National Park and the spectacular surroundings. Follow the rim of the canyon along the 3-hour circuit walk, stopping to look down into the canyon gorge at various look-out points along the way. Time permitting, you may choose to descend into the green oasis of the 'Garden of Eden.' While the tour is recommended for those with a good level of fitness, you may opt for the easier, shorter walk to explore the boulder-strewn canyon floor. Then, you can grab lunch at your own expense. Finally, begin your return journey to Ayers Rock Resort.
8. From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip
Be picked up from your Alice Springs accommodation at 7:45 AM and set off on a day of adventure and exploration! Enjoy the spectacular outback scenery and photo opportunities as you travel along the magnificent West MacDonnell Ranges, stopping at historic sites. Enjoy beautiful walks at Simpsons Gap, a natural rock amphitheater that is home to endangered black-footed rock wallabies. Stop at Standley Chasm for morning tea and a leisurely stroll. At Ochre Pits, discover rock walls covered by natural coloured ochre, used for sacred ceremonies of the local Aboriginal people. Ormiston Gorge is up next: a great place for a swim, or to see the towering walls of the gorge and pound, local plants and wildlife. By now, you will have certainly worked up an appetite for lunch! Next stop is at Glen Helen. The landscape here is spectacular - a towering sandstone wall is the first thing you see as you arrive. The area includes views of Mount Sonder, one of the highest points in Central Australia, which changes colours with the light. On the way back to Alice Springs, witness the famous and enchanting Ellery Creek Big Hole. This waterhole is one of Central Australia's most pristine, so don't forget your swimmers in the warmer months! Visit Flynns Memorial and from October to March, you may decide to partake in an incredible Sunset Camel Ride at the Camel farm (optional, at your own expense). The panoramic landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges are extraordinary for their immensity and the spectacular array of sunburnt oranges, maroons and purples on display. These mighty ranges light up in brilliant oranges and reds at sunset on the return trip to Alice Springs. Get dropped off at your accommodation in Alice Springs at approximately 5:30 PM.
9. Darwin: Kakadu & Nourlangie Day Trip Plus Billabong Cruise
Explore the landscape of Kakadu National Park on a 13-hour tour. Discover mangrove-fringed coastal areas that blend into expansive flood plains, lowland hills flanked to the east by sandstone escarpments, all interwoven between various open woodland and forest habitats. Visit the Warradjan Cultural Centre to view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people, before your return to Darwin. There is also the opportunity for an optional 50-minute scenic flight (own expense) for a different perspective of this vibrant landscape. Next, join a local guide for a cruise on the famous Yellow Water Billabong. Search for saltwater crocodiles and the colorful range of birdlife for which this region is renowned. Teeming with wildlife in the water, land, and air, the many species that provide a diversity and concentration seen nowhere else add to the natural spectacle. See how the land takes on different forms and colors with the passing of each season. After lunch, travel across the Adelaide River and Marrakai Plains, and stop at Nourlangie Rock, where your guide will lead a walk to view the ancient Aboriginal rock art.
10. Darwin: Premium Litchfield Regional Small Group Day Tour
Your day begins around 07:30, with pick-ups in the city at your accommodation doorstep before heading out for an early morning dip and morning tea in the refreshing crystal clear waters of Berry Springs. Paddle around and watch the many fish, look for turtles, or sit casually under the waterfall - it's your difficult decision to make! Having set the tone for the day, you will leave Berry Springs and re-join the Stuart Highway on your journey to Batchelor Town. Along the way, get to know the landscape and history of the Top End as your local guide lets you in on the past and present before arriving at Batchelor Town. Here we take the time to enjoy the Batchelor Museum which showcases many personal stories of the people and events which shaped the Northern Territory and Australia as a whole. It is also the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a gourmet lunch in peace and quiet in an exclusive lunch spot. After lunch you will enter Litchfield National Park and begin to discover why this is the most popular park in the Territory. Full of places to visit, the list includes the iconic Cathedral and Magnetic Termite mounds, Wangi Falls, Tolmer Falls, and Tabletop Wetland. There is ample opportunity here to go for a stroll along the rainforest shaded creeks, or just sit and relax. If bush survival is of interest to you, you can be shown some of the native plants and their uses.
Top Attractions in Northern Territory
1 Uluru
2 Field of Light Uluru
3 MacDonnell Ranges
4 Darwin Harbour
5 Crab Claw Island Resort
6 Kata Tjuta
7 Crocosaurus Cove
8 Kings Canyon, Australia
9 Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
10 Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility
11 Darwin Aviation Museum
12 Simpsons Gap
13 Walpa Gorge
14 Nitmiluk National Park
15 West MacDonnell National Park
16 Mutitjulu Waterhole
17 Ayers Rock Resort
18 Finke Gorge National Park
19 Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
20 Alice Springs Telegraph Station
Things to Do in Northern Territory
1 Northern Territory Camel Riding Tours
2 Northern Territory Air & Helicopter Tours
3 Northern Territory Tours
4 Northern Territory Balloon Tours
5 Northern Territory Cruises & Boat Tours
6 Northern Territory Safaris & Wildlife Activities
7 Northern Territory Off the beaten track
8 Northern Territory Day Trips
9 Northern Territory Nature & Adventure
10 Northern Territory River & Harbor Cruises
11 Northern Territory Segway Tours
12 Northern Territory Canyoning
13 Northern Territory Jeep & 4WD Tours
14 Northern Territory National Parks
15 Northern Territory Extreme Sports & Adrenaline
16 Northern Territory Wheelchair Accessible
17 Northern Territory Jet-Skis
18 Northern Territory Natural Attractions & National Parks
19 Northern Territory Garden & Park Tours
20 Northern Territory Tickets
Cities in Northern Territory
2 Alice Springs
3 Yulara
4 Litchfield National Park
5 Adelaide River (town)
6 Katherine, Australia
7 Arnhem Land Region
8 Jabiru, Northern Territory
Other Sightseeing Options in Northern Territory
Want to discover all there is to do in Northern Territory? Click here for a full list.
What people are saying about Northern Territory
Karen (our tour guide) was fantastic!! She was very professional but cracked a few jokes along the way to keep us all entertained. Her knowledge of everything related to the area was out of this world, so many fun facts that you don't get on other tours. The scenery was absolutely amazing. It was a long drive out and back, but Karen made the whole day interesting. Lunch was great as well, healthy & light but filled us up. A selection of fresh deli meat and salad wraps to make our own lunch.
From Alice Springs: West MacDonnell Ranges Day Trip Reviewed by Dennis, 10/31/2021
Was a comprehensive trip, did not have many days to work with but got a good taste of the area and surrounds in one day. Staff informative, friendly and accommodating. Finished with a nice relaxed evening over a bbq and bubbles looking out to Uluru. A memorable day, thanks guys.
Uluru and Kata Tjuta Tour with Base Walk and Sunset BBQ Reviewed by Sandra, 10/28/2021
The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and had a great, friendly personality. He was punctual and throughout the tour was always considerate to our needs. We could have asked for a better experience.
Kata Tjuta: Small Group Sunrise Tour with Picnic Breakfast Reviewed by Brett, 11/20/2021
Absolutely amazing. A completely different aspect of Ayers Rock and the Olgas. Recommend to any who visits.
Uluru & Kata Tjuta 25-Minute Helicopter Experience Reviewed by Chris, 11/1/2021
Well worth doing, so much interesting information.
Darwin: Bombing of Darwin WW2 Tour with Harbor Cruise Reviewed by Diana, 11/28/2021


The Online Olympiad in Linguistics was conceived as an annual competition that would allow secondary school students from all over the world to get closer to understanding the scientific beauty of language. It can also serve as practice before the (offline) International Linguistics Olympiad, which takes place every summer and brings together students from many countries. Unlike the IOL, however, the Online Olympiad is well suited for problems that involve real-time interaction and feature multimedia materials.
Each linguistics problem concerns a different language. Nevertheless, participation in the Olympiad does not require the student to have any prior knowledge of linguistics or languages. All the data necessary to solve the problem is contained in it, and it is up to the participant to obtain the solution by correctly putting the necessary pieces of information together.
The core of our team currently consists of several problem committee members of the Ukrainian Linguistics Olympiads. We have been organizing online contests for Ukrainian students since 2015, and we are excited to share this kind of experience with other nations.
To make the Olympiad truly international, we are looking for people who could translate and adapt linguistics problems for languages other than English and Russian (and even these two languages would benefit from proofreading by native speakers).
We would also be happy to work with problem authors from around the globe so the Olympiad can become still more educational and engaging.
Please don't hesitate to write us at if you want to join our team.


The Marriage of a Chandy and Swag Light Fixture, Part 2 & New Bedding too!
I decided that this is where I would put the new light fixture that I bought at an Estate Sale for $20.00!!
A bit of greenery and what was left over of the rose garland that I bought for a $1.00 for a whole bag of it at a Church Flea Market.
I am not showing you much more of this room because I bought a new headboard also at that Estate Sale for the single bed in here and also I will be making some other changes in this room but that will all be for another post in the future!!
You can see that I dabbled with it a bit!!
Why not do the same thing in the Master Bedroom!!
I , again, married a Chandy to a Swag Light fixture!!
Our bed is in the corner because I use that space behind it for storage and mask it with curtains!!
I am totally loving this look!!
Joe says that as long as it does not fall down and knock him out at night, he is good with it!!
And these are in the Candlelight Mode that you all know I LOVE!!!
I still kept it though as a second cover to use on those cold Winter nights here in NEPA!!
It came with 1 dust ruffle, 3 pillows , 2 pillow shams and the comforter.
After a 15 % off sale discount and a $10.00 rewards coupon, it was just over $50.00!!
And Gold is very hard to find!!
You can see that the bed is about up to my waist line so I need this step to get up into bed just like they did in Victorian Times!!
I am quite thrilled with my new Chandy Swag Light and the new bedding!!
See my sleep machine on the left hand side of the bed??????
That is the only way that I can sleep during the day and now Joe is also using it at night!!
We celebrated our 36th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, August 12th!!
Joe cooked his famous Lobster Tails and we had a nice quite dinner...... Just the 2 of us!!
How do we make it work you ask??????
We work different shifts and always have!!!!


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WA case 'shows need for reform'
COLLEEN EGANThe West Australian
Mon, 21 March 2011 5:35AM
Dangerous sex offenders in WA have more rights than mentally impaired people who are unfit to stand trial for serious crimes, according to the Mental Health Law Centre.
The centre's principal solicitor, Sandra Boulter, said yesterday the case of Marlon Noble, an intellectually disabled man who has been incarcerated for almost 10 years without trial, highlighted the urgent need for law reform.
Ms Boulter said that people like Mr Noble who are subject to a custody order under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996 had fewer rights than sex crime recidivists detained under sex offender legislation.
"It is the Supreme Court which is required to decide about their detention with a maximum length of detention of 12 months and it must be reviewed every 12 months by a court," she said.
"The CLMIA Act does not limit a custody order period, nor does it provide a mandatory review period of a custody order."
She said the Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board, not a court, decided whether or not to continue a court ordered custody order, which could remain for the rest of the mentally impaired detainee's life, despite them not being convicted of a crime.
"A person on a custody order does not have the right to appear before the MIARB when the issue of their continuing custody is being decided, nor do they have a right to have a lawyer appear on their behalf," she said.
"West Australian citizens on a custody order have no appeal rights in a court against a MIARB refusal to release someone from a custody order."
Ms Boulter said some other jurisdictions limited the maximum length of a custody order to the sentence available to the court for the offence.
"In my view the custody order should be limited to the sentence that would have been made, had a guilty verdict been the outcome, and then if continuing detention is required it would be in a hospital with Mental Health Act rights, which are not great but are better than the CLMIA Act," she said.
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Screenshot is an extension that from Ancestry enables the selected ancestry record without re-keying to go and search the familysearch.orgs database for related records .
Some of this was being talked about at RootsTech (US Family History Show / exhibition) and you can see the a video interview with Google Guru for FH at RootsTech 2012 from Lousia aka GenealogyGems (Thanks to Louisa). We have added it to our IT for Historians YouTube Play List. Lousia came along and met up with us on our stand at WDYTYA 2012 she has a wide and deep knowledge of the FH Marketplace and her content is always helpful and informative and always worth checking out.
Now the heads-up on this is that Geni and Ancestry have already had the foresight to jump onboard with Google and have implemented a couple of Google Extensions. They currently only work as Extensions (plugins) Google's Chrome Browser, which nicely integrates nicely with the Google apps tool-set.
Google are exploring this approach in a number of niches, it has commercial value to them, more accurate search, more accurate results, happy searchers targeted with even more precise ads, more profits….or maybe!
Another unconnected application by example is for posting jobs available and conducting searches for matching candidates and vice versa.
We are conducting some tests with the schema and tools that are emerging (more of that in future posts.) Above is just a screenshot to give you an idea of the art of the possible and definitely worth taking a browse around Mocavo Search site and possibly registering for their free account.
You will find in IT for Family Historians and other Intriguing Resources some references to Open Data and what will be one of the major shifts we will all see and take part in over the next year or two, the easy access and transfer of data, so it becomes as easy as it is to access a web page document or file download.
In fact if you are interested don't listen to us but a living part of history Tim Berners lee talking about open and linked data.
It's about time, these more open approaches to data got going and that a lot of the art of the possible has been around for quite a while. It has been the reticence of the commercial interests and holders of the data both government and commercial that have thus far held back it's application.
You can see where the difficulty lies, they have to fund the costs of getting the data as well as distributing it. It's easy when as with the Ancestry extension it is just transferring search from Ancestry to FamilySearch when there is no commercial conflict. The test comes when it's about making that data available across commercial platforms and applications.
The recent article by the head of the GRO in WDYTYA highlights some of those difficulties but some of the views and differences of approach between Scotland and England even (due to statutory differences – madness) with reference to historic passport application and registration data.
The article seems to completely ignore UK Government's Data.gov initiatives (see earlier posts)?
Both the record holders (archives original source) and the platform enablers (Ancestry, Geni,Archives.com, FindMypast et al), government departments and hey yes, us the customers need to find fair and equitable ways around this.
Possibly the recent BL (British Library) project to crowd source "georeferencing" a set of maps for public access was most successful and another wave is in the planning.
So hands-up folks for supporting Open Data, keep your eye out for helping with a bit of open source, open data team work! It will help break down some of the barriers, reduce costs and speed-up access to data.
Watch in the coming months for more developments in this area, we will keep you posted and urge all FH and wider history buffs enthusiasts, societies and all to get involved in projects across the net to help make this happen!


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Arts at UAMS Features Photography of Burns, Caldwell
By Nate Hinkel
June 19, 2009 | LITTLE ROCK – Wildlife and Arkansas landscape photography by a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) faculty member and the son of a former UAMS faculty member are on display through the summer in the second-floor gallery of the UAMS library.
The Arts of UAMS exhibit is free and open to the public. For library hours, call (501) 686-5980.
The exhibit features photographs by Bob Burns, Ph.D., a professor in the UAMS Department of Neurobiology and Developmental Sciences, and professional photographer Paul Caldwell, the son Fred Caldwell, M.D., who was a longtime UAMS faculty member.
Burns photographs landscapes and wildlife and is the Lutterloh Professor of Medical Education Excellence in the UAMS College of Medicine. He is also founding and current director of the UAMS Partners in Health Sciences (PIHS) program, which began in 1991 to provide professional development to PreK-12 teachers statewide.
Caldwell has been a professional photographer for 10 years and an amateur photographer for more than 30 years. His work is focused on Arkansas' nature and scenic wonders and he has traveled the state looking for subject matter. His specialty is water, especially waterfalls.
Caldwell's father, Fred Caldwell, M.D., was a professor in the Department of Surgery for 35 years. His mother, Betty Caldwell, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized authority in early childhood education.
The Arts of UAMS series promotes the talents of UAMS employees, students and other members of the UAMS family for the benefit of campus life
UAMS is the state's only comprehensive academic health center, with five colleges, a graduate school, a new 540,000-square-foot hospital, six centers of excellence and a statewide network of regional centers. UAMS has 2,652 students and 733 medical residents. Its centers of excellence include the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, the Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy, the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, the Psychiatric Research Institute and the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging. It is the state's largest public employer with more than 10,000 employees, including nearly 1,150 physicians who provide medical care to patients at UAMS, Arkansas Children's Hospital, the VA Medical Center and UAMS' Area Health Education Centers throughout the state. Visit www.uams.edu or uamshealth.com.


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Q: Avoiding re-render unchanged items I'm trying to improve the performance of a long list with changeable items using React.memo, but I'm getting strange behavior.
Steps to reproduce:
1 - Go to the sandbox here
2 - Press add on the first item
3 - Press add on the second item
import React, { useState } from "react";

const App = () => {
  const [list, setList] = useState([
    { id: 1, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 2, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 3, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 4, qtd: 0 }
  ]);

  const onAdd = (id, qtd) => {
    setList(
      list.map((item) => {
        if (item.id === id) {
          return { ...item, qtd };
        } else {
          return item;
        }
      })
    );
  };

  return (

      {list.map((item) => (
        <Item {...item} onChange={onAdd} />
      ))}

  );
};

const Item = React.memo(({ id, qtd, onChange }) => {
  console.log("Rendering -> " + id);

  return (

      {qtd}
      <button onClick={() => onChange(id, qtd + 1)}>Add</button>

  );
}, areEqual);

function areEqual(prev, next) {
  return prev.qtd === next.qtd;
}

export default App;

A: I have modified your add function. And have added the key attribute to the item or the li element as that helps react determine which element has changed in the DOM.
const onAdd = (id, qtd) => {
    const oldList = [...list];
    oldList.forEach((element) => {
      if (element.id === id) {
        element.qtd=qtd;
      }
    });
    setList(oldList);
  };

      {list.map((item) => (
        <Item key={item.id} {...item} onChange={onAdd} />
      ))}

A: Solved it by using the latest state of list
const App = () => {
  const [list, setList] = useState([
    { id: 1, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 2, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 3, qtd: 0 },
    { id: 4, qtd: 0 }
  ]);

  const onAdd = (id, qtd) => {
    setList((l) =>
      l.map((item) => {
        if (item.id === id) {
          return { ...item, qtd };
        } else {
          return item;
        }
      })
    );
  };

  return (

      {list.map((item) => (
        <Item key={item.id} {...item} onChange={onAdd} />
      ))}

  );
};

Also added key as stated by Ngọc Hy
https://codesandbox.io/s/flamboyant-grothendieck-z8uxf?file=/src/App.js

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