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  display_name: Data Queen
  email: ugrc@utah.gov
tags:
  - address
  - geocoding
  - location
  - roads
  - transportation
date: 2014-04-02 15:54:01 -0600
title: Utah SGID Statewide Roads Data Layer Updates 4/2/2014
published: false
categories:
  - Featured
  - SGID Blog
---
Updates were made recently to the SGID10.Transportation.Roads feature class that resides on the Utah SGID ArcSDE database server.

Geocoding services and ArcGIS Server Applications & Web Services are now using the updated SGID10.Transportation.Roads feature class.

The following highlights what has been updated:

County Updates:

- **Davis:** Received centerline update 2/25/2014 (in progress): added new roads, road names, and address ranges; geocoding improvements
- **Millard:** Received centerline update 3/19/2014: added new roads, road names, and address ranges; geocoding improvements
- **Piute:** Received centerline update 3/10/2014: added new roads, road names, and address ranges; geocoding improvements
- **Salt Lake:** Received VECC's centerline update 3/26/2014: added new roads since the last update on 2/20/2014; geocoding improvements
- **Washington:** Received centerline update 3/27/2014: added new roads and incorporated changes since the last update on 2/28/2014; geocoding improvements
- **Weber:** Received centerline update 3/28/2014: added new roads and incorporated changes since the last update on 2/26/2014; geocoding improvements

UDOT Route System:

- The DOT\_F\_MP (From Milepost) and DOT\_T\_MP (To Milepost) fields that store the milepost attributes of the UDOT state and federal routes in SGID10.Transportation.Roads were updated
- The DOT_RTID field that stores UDOT's unique numeric route identifiers was updated>


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How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through PSPCL website - http://pspcl.in/ - from 18-12-2017 to 08-01-2018.


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Auxon-Dessous est une ancienne commune française, faisant partie de la commune des Auxons, située dans le département du Doubs en région Franche-Comté.

Géographie

Localisation

Communes limitrophes

Toponymie
Ausona ou Alsona en 1098 ; Asson villa en 1244 ; Assom en 1260 ; Osson en 1311, puis Auxon-la-Ville pour le différencier de l'autre Auxon.

Le toponyme correspond à une racine hydronymique pré-celtique.

Histoire
Le , elle fusionne avec Auxon-Dessus, sous le régime juridique des communes nouvelles instauré par la loi  du  de réforme des collectivités territoriales pour former la commune nouvelle appelée Les Auxons.

Politique et administration

Administration municipale

Démographie

Culture locale et patrimoine

Lieux et monuments
 Église de la Sainte-Trinité.
 Gare de Besançon Franche-Comté TGV.

Personnalités liées à la commune

Voir aussi

Bibliographie

Articles connexes
 Liste des anciennes communes du Doubs

Liens externes

 Auxon-Dessous sur le site de l'Institut géographique national
 Auxon-Dessous sur le site de l'Insee

Notes et références

Notes

Références

Ancienne commune dans le Doubs
Les Auxons

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Kurt De Luis (born 18 February 1996) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a  for the North Sydney Bears in the NSW Cup.

He previously played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL.

Background
De Luis played his junior football for the South Perth Lions in the Perth Rugby League before signing with the Townsville Stingers under 18s side.

Playing career
He then joined the Parramatta Eels under 20s and NSW Cup teams before linking up with the Blacktown Workers in 2019.
In round 14 of the 2021 NRL season, De Luis made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah against North Queensland.
In November 2022, De Luis signed a contract to join Manly's arch-rivals North Sydney ahead of the 2023 season.

References

1996 births
Living people
Australian rugby league players
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players
Rugby league props
Rugby league players from Perth, Western Australia


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Fall is such a wonderful time of year. It's filled with cooler weather and lots of sensory experiences. Think of all the colors, textures, and scents associated with fall. My girls love an activity that involves using multiple senses, so this sensory acorn craft was a fun way for us to spend an afternoon exploring.
My daughters painted the acorn template using the glue/paint mixture. They painted brown for the bottom on white for the top.
We opened up our coffee grounds and the kids explored by smelling the grounds and feeling the texture of the grounds between their fingers. My girls were not fond of the smell of the coffee...but I, on the other hand, enjoyed the smell of coffee in the air. My daughters sprinkled the grounds on the bottom part of the acorn.
We then opened up the oatmeal and smelled and touched the grains. I asked the girls to compare the oatmeal to the coffee grounds. My girls like the oatmeal a lot more and said that the smell reminded them of cookies. They added the oatmeal to the top of the acorn and patted everything down firmly to ensure that the coffee and oatmeal stuck well to the wet paint/glue mixture.
While the projects dried, we compared the colors, smell, and feel/texture of both ingredients. Both girls found the overall scent and texture of the oatmeal much more appealing than the coffee.
Once your acorn has dried (I suggest giving it a few hours), shake off the excess coffee and oatmeal. I shook the acorns out sideways so that the oatmeal and coffee mixed minimally. Isn't that a fabulous looking and smelling acorn? Enjoy!


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Grontjärnen är en sjö i Gagnefs kommun i Dalarna och ingår i . Sjön har en area på  kvadratkilometer och ligger  meter över havet.

Delavrinningsområde
Grontjärnen ingår i det delavrinningsområde (671127-143975) som SMHI kallar för Utloppet av Närsen. Medelhöjden är  meter över havet och ytan är  kvadratkilometer. Det finns ett avrinningsområde uppströms, och räknas det in blir den ackumulerade arean  kvadratkilometer. Närsån som avvattnar avrinningsområdet har biflödesordning 4, vilket innebär att vattnet flödar genom totalt 4 vattendrag innan det når havet efter  kilometer. Avrinningsområdet består mestadels av skog (72 procent). Avrinningsområdet har  kvadratkilometer vattenytor vilket ger det en sjöprocent på  procent.

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Källor

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Insjöar i Dalarna
Insjöar i Gagnefs kommun


The silence of winter has truly been broke and there is sweet music in the air! Aaaaah ... the first of our song birds have arrived home! To say I was giddy with excitement when I discovered a flock of American Robins (Turdus migratorius) out in our home pasture this morning could be a bit of an understatement! However, after 6 months of winter's silence, the sweet warbles of song birds filling our barren trees and landscape with harmonious music seems to reignite one's soul! I think "Spring" is taking hold!
Awe, thank you! I was so pleased to see the robins back!
such a gorgeous portrait! magical light!
The first song from a returning songbird is so wonderful! Thank you Tammie!


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Written by Timothy Martinez Jr.
RV camping combines the luxury of a hotel with the outdoor experience of camping. Here's some information about RV camping.
If you're someone who wants to reconnect with nature and the outdoors, but isn't interested in sleeping in a sleeping bag on the uncomfortable ground, RV camping may be the thing for you. An RV allows you to combine the luxury of sleeping indoors with the convenience of stepping outside into the wilderness.
Advantages and Amenities of an RV
Although the main advantage of camping with an RV is the comfort level and ability to avoid the elements of nature while sleeping, there are also a number of other advantages. For example, unlike camping tents, RVs can be rented. The great thing is you can rent or buy different types of RVs that will accommodate your specific needs. There are more than a dozen types of RVs, including trailers that simply attach to the back of your car and full-blown motor homes.
Certain RVs come equipped with showers, stoves, toilets, full-sized beds and televisions. These vehicles are built for functionality and comfort, so you can spend the days exploring the woods and the nights in a luxurious RV. Yet another advantage of an RV is its ability to go to any campsite where it is permitted. Sometimes, taking your RV to a location is as simple as getting a permit. RVs are also perfect for a family road trip over the summer, because they are welcomed across the country and pleasant enough to stay in for long spans of time.
A Brief History of RVs
Modern day RVs, or recreational vehicles, stem from necessity rather than recreation. Campers were used in caravans when people needed to sleep while traveling to and from destinations. According to Wikipedia, some of the earliest wagons that were built to live in were made in France around 1810 and were ultimately used in later decades for traveling circuses and Gypsies.
By the 1920s, after cars were becoming more affordable, motor homes became increasingly popular in the United States. The seed of modern day RVs was planted after camping clubs for RVs were created and campsites for RVs exploded. Eventually, companies began manufacturing camping trailers and mobile homes.
Additional Information About RVs During Camping Trips
As previously stated, some campsites require permits for RVs, so it's harder to be spontaneous. There are a lot of great RV parks and organizations that cater specifically to RV users. For example, the Good Sam Club is a community of RV owners who receive discounts, tips and services for being part of the organization.
Similar to car camping, there's more to RV camping than parking at a lot and watching other RVers sit around their vehicle. There are usually a number of activities and social gatherings that take place at RV parks.
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Remembering Dan Johnson
July 4, 2020 July 6, 2020 / News and Updates / Leave a Comment
The U.S. Heartland China Association deeply regrets the passing of Dr. Daniel Johnson, board member and Chair of our Economic Development Committee. A sociologist by training, Dan chaired that department at Virginia Commonwealth University before moving to the University of North Texas as Dean of the School of Community Service and subsequently to appointments as Provost at the
University of Alaska at Anchorage and President of the University of Toledo, where he was a principal architect of the merger that led to what is now the UT College of Medicine and Life Sciences. After leaving the President's office he continued to write and work on economic development until his appointment as Provost (chief academic officer) of Zayed University in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (a national institution of the United Arab Emirates, with U.S. academic accreditation, serving UAE citizens). A greatly admired academic and community leader, Dan was a long-standing proponent of international education and was especially interested in the U.S. – China relationship.
Blaine Brownell, Education Chair – Board Member USHCA
Regardless of what I could say, the acts of the man, Dan Johnson, were so much gigantically larger than the words that I could put to paper. He believed in people and cared about people. The major difference between Dr. Dan Johnson and someone else is that he didn't just talk about what should be done in a situation….. he walked it, through his positive action. The "World" and not just Toledo, is a much better place to live because of Dr Johnson. He will be missed by me and all the people who were made better through his quiet actions. He was the truest image of a Diplomat.
Michael P. Bell , Mayor of Toledo, Ohio ( 2010 – 2014)
I was deeply saddened to learn the passing of our dear friend, colleague, and Chairman of the United States Heartland China Association Economic Development Committee, Dan Johnson.
In Dan's latest book, With Gratitude…Memories I Want To Pass On, Dan talks about his life, people he and Elaine and their children and family met, the many people he with worked with, and the many individuals that they were inspired by on his travels through life.
Dan will be severely missed by all of us who relied on his advice, wisdom and compassion. Dan was someone you could talk to and reason with for you knew he would give you sound advice and good common sense.
Dan led an amazing life – from his childhood, to the states and countries where he resided, and the many issues and causes he championed as he traveled down his life's path. He wrote in his most recent book, With Gratitude, "I feel extraordinarily lucky, even blessed to have had so many wonderful life experiences over the past six decades and so many wonderful friends and family".
I got to know Dan later in life and we became close friends. I often called on him for advice and guidance. I will greatly miss our conversations.
To his wife Elaine, sons Darin and Brent, brother Mark, and his four grandchildren, I and all involved with USHCA, are grateful for Dan. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Gov. Bob Holden, Chairman and CEO USHCA
I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Dan Johnson. We spoke at length just a few weeks ago about his passion for the University of Toledo and the City of Toledo. When I served as Ohio Lt. Governor and Ohio Director of Development, Dan was a trusted advisor, and when Dan wrote his book on economic development, he honored me by asking me to write the forward. He was kind, humble, and brilliant. My deepest condolences to his wonderful family. My thoughts and prayers are with them. He will be missed by all of us who loved him.
Dean, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law |Cleveland State University
Joseph C. Hostetler-BakerHostetler Chair in Law
Lieutenant Governor of Ohio (2007 – 2011)


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Motion granted.
Review by	Kristan Reed, Contributor
Updated on 22 June 2009
This is an amended version of a review first published last week, then withdrawn by the editor due to errors affecting our previous review of its main competitor, Grand Slam Tennis. Please see the Editor's blog for an explanation.
Thanks to the release of the Wii MotionPlus, tennis games suddenly find themselves the centre of attention as gamers try to establish the merits of Nintendo's new controller add-on. EA Sports' Grand Slam Tennis got the ball rolling, and now it's SEGA's turn to get us leaping around the living room in the name of science.
As you'll recall, Virtua Tennis 2009 was released a few weeks back on PS3 and Xbox 360, and proved to be a solid update to the series with an improved online mode. On the downside, the wearily unchallenging World Tour mode was a little disappointing, as were the curious player progression mechanics and generally lacklustre visuals. Bolting on motion controls might help inject some life into the series - or could just derail it entirely.
As will be the case for many MotionPlus-enabled games, there are essentially two contrasting ways to play. The non-WMP version works on the basis of timing your Wii remote strokes with an on-screen shot gauge, which appears above the player whenever the ball is served or returned to you. Depending on your player's court position, the white vertical line will sweep quickly from either the right or left to represent a forehand or backhand shot.
Similar to the system used in Grand Slam Tennis, shot placement depends on how early or late you return the ball, and the shot gauge provides a handy illustration, sweeping from right to left for a forehand shot and left to right for a backhand, similar to Gears of War's Active Reload system, oddly. To place the shot to the right of the court, you would aim to connect with the ball with the indicator over at the right side of the bar, and vice versa. If you swing too early or too late you'll either miss the shot or hit the ball out. Running, meanwhile, can either be left up to the AI to determine, or you can plug in a nunchuk and try and combine motion control with a control stick tethered - not the most elegant operation as it turns out.
While lacking in a few pixels, the slick visual sheen makes a seamless transition to Wii.
In terms of pulling off specific types of shot, it's a mixture of timing, the angle of the controller and the force you apply. For example, drop shots and slices can be pulled off by tilting the remote upward and swinging in a downward motion with varying degrees of force, while smashing appropriately involves whacking the Wii remote downwards when the opportunity arises - usually near the net. Finally, lob shots can be pulled off by swinging the Wii remote upwards while holding down the A button.
Compared with the standard joypad controls featured on the original versions, the motion-enabled controls take a fair bit of getting used to. Judging when to begin your swing is all-important, as is sussing out how much force to apply on the shot. Fortunately, unlike Grand Slam Tennis, a thorough tutorial mode gives you a run through all manner of shots, from beginner to intermediate and advanced, and leaves you reasonably well-prepared.
What the hell happened to your arm, Rafa?
Nevertheless, the relative ease of the coaching session contrasts markedly with real matches, with even the lowest-ranked players in World Tour mode seemingly capable of blasting the ball back at velocities which give you a small window within which to get your return in. While the standard joypad controls would allow you a fair margin to return even the most violent shots, trying to respond to a fast shot with Wii motion controls is a comparatively tough task, mainly due to the relative speed with which the shot gauge can move.
As in real life, the faster the ball is coming towards you, the less time you have to react, and while this feels like a perfectly fair reflection of the real game, it's a surprisingly steep learning curve for a new control system. The main problem, of course, is that it's hard to know exactly when to wind up your shot - especially when the game can misread your hand movements at crucial moments. In general, while the addition of motion control is a fun way to play an old favourite, the lack of precision turns an intuitive, flowing game into an unnecessarily frustrating affair that makes you hanker after a control pad before long.
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Stargard Szczeciński (polaco: Gmina Stargard Szczeciński) é uma gminy (comuna) na Polónia, na voivodia de Pomerânia Ocidental e no condado de Stargardzki.

De acordo com os censos de 2005, a comuna tem 11.259 habitantes, com uma densidade 35,4 hab/km².

Área
Estende-se por uma área de 318,47 km².

Demografia
Dados de 30 de Junho 2004:

De acordo com dados de 2002, o rendimento médio per capita ascendia a 1388,52 zł.

Ligações externas

Stargard Szczeciński


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Illinois House Republican leader Jim Durkin is the Sun-Times' endorsed candidate in the 82nd district race. His opponent in the general election is Democrat Tom Chlystek.
Durkin: Last session, we passed the first balanced budget our state has seen in decades. We need to continue that trend in passing balance budgets without gimmicks or additional burdens on Illinois families and businesses. That's the only way we can reverse the exodus out of Illinois and encourage job creation here. We can achieve this by enacting real pension reform, instituting reforms in areas like procurement, improving the way Medicaid and other social services are administered, reducing Medicaid fraud, better utilizing state assets, and yes, reducing state spending in many areas.
For years, I have pushed to eliminate an archaic and unnecessary government body called the Lyons Township School Treasurer from any involvement or authority with Lyons Township High School. Other local schools have now asked for the same authority to eliminate the involvement with the Lyons Township treasurer. The mission of the TTO is no longer necessary for most schools in any district in the county. After working together with the Senate, the General Assembly passed a resolution to this issue in the Spring.
Lemont residents have been burdened with high noise levels caused by the expansion of the I-355 tollway. I will work towards bringing sound walls to the Lemont neighborhoods affected by this issue.
I am currently working with local governments in the western suburbs to help mitigate forthcoming disruption with the resurfacing and expansion of Interstate 294.
Durkin: My opponent will support Michael Madigan for Speaker of the Illinois House.
Durkin: Residents are leaving because Illinois needs fundamental changes at all levels. We need to start by implementing government reforms that will help control costs, enact tax and regulatory policy changes – including worker's compensation reform and property tax relief – that will help grow jobs. We need to grow jobs instead of the income tax rate. And yes, we need political reforms that will help restore residents' confidence in their government.
Durkin: I do not support re-amortizing the debt as that will just push off debt to future generations. In the immediate future, we must pass another pension reform bill and allow the courts to review. Before we resort to a constitutional amendment, we must explore all other options including President Cullerton's consideration model – the model supported by the We Are One coalition. I introduced HB 4027 last session which provides these reforms and passed the bill from committee but it's currently dormant in Rules committee. We are approaching year three since the state Supreme Court ruled SB1 unconstitutional. The time for waiting should be over.
Durkin: We need to support our public universities while also holding them accountable for bloated bureaucratic and legacy costs. By consolidating the Board of Higher Education, Community College Board and the Student Assistance Commission, we can create a more focused approach to higher education that ensures all Illinois students are given the best opportunities for success. I support efforts to freeze tuition and also believe the best way to keep students here is by showing them that they can be confident in a career here once they graduate.
Durkin: I was the lead sponsor and negotiator on a bill to increase penalties for second time gun offenders. Prosecutors and the judicial system have the tools in place to crack down on career criminals, but they need to use them.
Durkin: In an ever-changing retail environment, I understand the need for employers to create the most efficient process possible to be able to stay viable. However, I believe that the especially competitive jobs market we see today will cause employers to reevaluate this scheduling issue.
Durkin: I do not support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Durkin: I supported and negotiated HB 1 in 2015, where we made a major investment in curbing this terrible tragedy that knows no economic nor geographic boundary. In the session ahead, I hope we can take more action to address overdoses and improve treatment options for those addicted to opioids. Recently the General Assembly passed, with my support, a bill to help opioid abusers get medical cannabis to wean themselves off the terrible drug.
Durkin: The bill was extremely important to protect the power supply in Illinois and also move our state's energy production into the 21st century. I would hope the General Assembly takes some time to see the results of this bill before we move forward on additional energy policy.
Durkin: I believe strengthening redetermination efforts is critical, and I support the movement from a fee-for-service model to managed care. Doing so should both improve health outcomes and better control and manage costs.
Durkin: The Department of Corrections job is not only to protect of citizens but also rehabilitate those incarcerated to prevent recidivism. Recently we worked on bills to allow prisoners to become licensed by the state for certain professions so that employment is easier to find. I hope that we can expand the use of skill training centers once we see the results of our new Murphysboro and Kewanee facility.
Durkin: I do not support brining back parole for this type of offender.


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ICC Wales celebrates Christmas Cariad at London's Lancaster House
Published By Neil Thompson on 23rd December 2019
Top level meetings and events professionals gathered at London's prestigious Lancaster House on Tuesday (17th December) to celebrate ICC Wales' first three months as an open venue.
ICC Wales' 'Christmas Cariad' (which translates to Christmas Love) event included video footage of the spectacular new venue, mouth-watering Welsh canapes and fun festive cocktails. There were also updates from the venue's senior management team on ICC Wales' successful first three months since opening as the UK's newest meetings venue.
The evening was compered by Guto Harri, the former BBC Chief Political Correspondent who was also the Communications Director for Boris Johnson when he was the Mayor of London.
Guests were updated on the latest exciting developments including the very first events staged at ICC Wales by Commercial Director Jill Manley and Marketing Director Vanessa Russell.
Attendees got a taste of ICC Wales' 'mind, body and soul' food and beverage philosophy, with inventive sweet and savoury Christmas canapes and cocktails, using Welsh produce and delivered on the night by the venue's culinary team.
ICC Wales Commercial Director Jill Manley said: "We had a fantastic evening, celebrating a momentous year for ICC Wales and we were delighted to be joined by so many distinguished guests and leading industry professionals. Lancaster House is a magnificent venue and we hope everyone who attended felt the same Christmas spirit that we did. We certainly felt the Christmas Cariad in the love for all things ICC Wales and we look forward to building on the amazing start that we have made since opening when we welcome many more events and delegates to Wales in 2020."
Following two years of construction, ICC Wales opened to welcome its first conference on 13th September and events during the first month of opening included the three-day UK Space Conference for 2,100 delegates, the two-day Green Party Conference for 750 delegates and An Experience with Arnold Schwarzenegger, when the Hollywood superstar entertained 1,300 guests at a black-tie gala dinner.
ICC Wales is a joint venture partnership between the Celtic Manor Resort and Welsh Government. Situated just off the M4, and under two hours from London by train, it is the only meetings venue of its size in Wales and the south west of the UK and is capable of hosting more than 5,000 delegates at any one time.


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Recognition of our country's veterans will span a full week at Duquesne University.
Planned events include a lecture, documentary screening and military appreciation day at both the men's basketball and Duke football games.
The week's activities culminate with the state's largest morning gathering of veterans at the 18th Annual Veterans Day breakfast. "It's really a tribute to the University, from the President's office down, that they give others the opportunity to slow down and truly recognize the sacrifices of so many veterans," said Don Accamando, director of Duquesne's Office for Military and Veteran Students.
The Duquesne University Gumberg Library, in conjunction with its Beyond All Repair exhibit, is hosting a Combat Paper Workshop during which attendees will learn how to make "combat paper" from old, shredded military uniforms.
The unique traveling community art project will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Gumberg Library patio (rain site: Union Ballroom).
In addition to the workshop, Gumberg Library is hosting a Combat Paper Lecture, featuring Kevin Basl of Combat Paper NJ, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Union's Africa Room.
A veteran's prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. in Duquesne's Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Lecture by Dr. Roger Brooke, founder and director of Duquesne's free military psychological services, will present The Warrior's Path and the Communalization of Trauma: Rituals of Initiation and Homecoming, at 7:30 p.m. in Lecture Hall 1, Rockwell Hall.
Screening of Project 22, a documentary raising awareness of 22 suicides a day among veterans who served in Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan, featuring Duquesne alum and Executive Producer of the documentary, Theo Collins; 7 p.m. screening, Lecture Hall 3, Rockwell Hall.
Cost: $35 a ticket, with proceeds benefiting the Veterans Leadership Program, Shepherd's Heart Fellowship, Friends of Danang and the Duquesne University Endowed Veteran Student Resource Fund.
Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Veterans Leadership Programs webpage.
Military Appreciation Day will be recognized at the Duquesne men's basketball game vs. Loyola Maryland at 7 p.m. in the A.J. Palumbo Center. Veterans will receive two free tickets and are also invited to unfurrow large flags during pregame and will be honored with a special recognition at halftime. Tickets can be reserved online or by calling the Duquesne Athletics Office at 412.232.DUKE (3853).
Military Appreciation Day will again be recognized, at the Duke's football game vs. Sacred Heart, at noon at Rooney Field. Veterans will receive two free tickets and are also invited to unfurrow large flags during pregame with a special recognition at halftime.Tickets can be reserved online or by calling the Duquesne Athletics Office at 412.232.DUKE (3853).
For more information on the week's events call the Office of Military and Veteran Students at 412.396.5366.


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Considered one of Canada's three "Prairie Provinces"—along with Manitoba and Saskatchewan—Alberta differs in that it shares the Canadian Rockies with British Columbia. It is three times the size of Great Britain or equal to the combined areas of France, Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands. Its variety of natural areas and ecosystems supports hundreds of species of wildlife. Coupled with the intriguing history of Aboriginal cultures and prehistoric dinosaur remains, it is easy to see why the United Nations crowned Alberta with five of Canada's 13 designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites!
Source: Travel Alberta
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Calgary is a vibrant city that offers the best of both worlds - a cosmopolitan metropolis of over one million plus the awe-inspiring outdoor adventure of the Canadian Rockies only an hour away. With a wealth of cultural attractions, award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, specialty shops and hip night spots, plus outdoor activities such as golfing and hiking, fishing and mountain biking, skiing and dog-sledding - there's something for everyone.
Source: Tourism Calgary
Banff National Park is set in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It attracts roughly 4 million visitors each year. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The largest community within Banff National Park is the Town of Banff. We are a unique destination, and we take pride in accommodating visitors and providing tourism services, without losing the charm of a small mountain community.
Source: Town of Banff
Banff National Park is located in the province of Alberta in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It is situated 128 km (80 miles) west of Calgary, 401 km (250 miles) southwest of Edmonton and 850 km (500 mi) northeast of Vancouver.
Banff National Park is the birthplace of Canada's national park system, created around the warm mineral springs near Banff townsite.
In the fall of 1883, three Canadian Pacific Railway construction workers stumbled across a cave containing hot springs on the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains. From that humble beginning was born Banff National Park, Canada's first national park and the world's third.
Source: Parks Canada
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Calgary is a vibrant city that offers the best of both worlds - a cosmopolitan metropolis of over one million plus the awe-inspiring outdoor adventure of the Canadian Rockies only an hour away.
With a wealth of cultural attractions, award-winning cuisine, parks and pathways, specialty shops and hip night spots, plus outdoor activities such as golfing and hiking, fishing and mountain biking, skiing and dog-sledding - there's something for everyone.
With a history of coal mining until 1979, Canmore came into its own after hosting the Nordic (Cross Country and Biathlon ) events of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. It was this signature event that truly exposed Canmore to the world for the first time, and in truth exposed the residents of Canmore to their true calling. The next sixteen years would see incredible changes; the evolution of a wide selection of stunning full service hotel accommodations and self catering or all suite chalet style units, charming bed and breakfasts, an eclectic gathering of incredible restaurants, pubs and patios capable of sating the most discerning palate, all this built around a community of active outdoor access, with year round recreation opportunities which just have to be experienced.
A visit to downtown Canmore reveals a low key Alpine village atmosphere, with a significant selection of exquisite galleries and unique gift shops. This very contemporary character is not immediately visible, but as one explores business after business, the experience takes shape, and you begin to sense the true character of the place. Simply put, Canmore is a place of understated excellence.
Location, Location, LocationEnviable geographic placement positions Canmore, conveniently just West of Calgary, only 1.5 hours from Calgary's International Airport, 5 minutes East of Banff National Park (20 minutes to the town site of Banff ), and virtually nestled into the northwest corner of Kananaskis Country, which is home to a multitude of Provincial (equivalent of state parks in the U.S.) and Wild-land Parks. Stand most anywhere in Canmore, turn around 360 degrees, and you will fully appreciate the term "Mountain" community, we are surrounded.
Canmore is the base camp of choice for the discerning traveler who recognizes the value of an authentic mountain community oriented to sharing a passionate sense of place with its guests.
Source: Tourism Canmore
There is nowhere quite like the Drumheller Valley! In the Heart of the Canadian Badlands in Southern Alberta, the Drumheller Valley offers visitors a unique combination of spectacular scenery and interesting things to do. Within easy driving distance of Banff, Calgary or Red Deer, a few hours on good all-weather highways will take you into another world - the world of startling contrasts between the deep past and the exciting present. Rolling fields suddenly give way to steep, dry coulees ridged with the strata of hundreds of years of erosion by time, wind and water. Through it all, the tranquil Red Deer River gently makes its way through parkland and myriad of recreational opportunities.
Source: Town of Drumheller
Come play, shop, or just relax in a city known for its style, sports, history, and adventure. Go for a walk or cycle the paved trails in the longest, most continuous river valley park in North America. Or grab your golf clubs and play until sundown at one of 71 regional golf courses. Whatever your taste – folk, jazz, symphony, theatre, dance, visual arts, street performers or the Canadian Finals Rodeo – Edmonton is known as Canada's Festival City. Escape to enjoy world-renowned musicians, actors and stage shows in state-of-the-art venues. Explore acclaimed museum and gallery exhibits downtown. Enjoy a warm latte in historic Old Strathcona. Snap on the skis or tie on your skates in the river valley. Shop until you drop at West Edmonton Mall, the World's largest entertainment and shopping centre. Alberta's capital is a modern, major city with small-town friendliness and traditional western hospitality.
Exshaw, Alberta is a small hamlet of about 350 people. Located 45 minutes driving time from Calgary city limits, Exshaw is located on the north side in the eastern portion of the Bow River valley. The community is now outside the Banff National Park boundary another 30 minutes west up the valley; however, the original park entrance was actually only a couple miles east of Exshaw.
Source: Chinook Country Tourist Association
Fort Macleod is at a crossroads that once hosted Indian encampments, wagon trails and buffalo grazing grounds, in view of the Porcupine Hills that front the ancient and majestic Rocky Mountains. The last frontier in the west is home to Alberta's only Provincial Historic Area.
The Fort - Museum of the North West Mounted Police, the most famous attraction in Fort Macleod, documents and explores the challenging early years of the NWMP, now known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is one of the oldest, largest and best preserved buffalo jumps in North America. The interpretive centre explores the buffalo hunting culture of the plains people from ancient times to the arrival of the European.
The Empress Theatre has been operating since 1912, making it Western Canada's oldest continually operating theatre and one of Fort Macleod's most recognizable attractions. This historic resource continues to be a favourite stop because of its many exciting summer events.
The River Valley Wilderness Park, located along the banks of the Oldman River, is home to a multitude of wildlife including deer, rabbits, beavers and fish.The 120-acre park is one of the few places where the narrow-leaf cottonwood tree species still survives. The park has an extensive pathway system and playground that allows visitors to enjoy its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.
Source: Town of Fort Macleod
Northern Alberta's grandiose lakes, mighty rivers, abundant wildlife and untapped wilderness are the backdrop for an outdoor adventure of a lifetime. Experience it with a rod and reel in hand, by horseback, canoe, kayak, dogsled or snowmobile. Famous for its native and migratory bird populations, experienced guides and interpretive programs, this region is an outdoor paradise for naturalists.
Located along the gateway to the Alaska, Big Horn, and the Mackenzie Highway routes, the region of Grande Prairie offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery in a diverse landscape of pristine rivers, boreal forests and mountains.
-Enjoy the wild side of our region in guided backcountry camping and fishing adventures.
-Get on your ATV (or rent one) and take in the Kakwa Wildlands or day trip by car to one of the last remaining native upland vegetation areas at Kleskun Hills.
-Live it up on the modern side of the Grande Prairie region, which hosts year round special events.
Nestled in the heart of Canada's largest Rocky Mountain Park, the town of Jasper offers visitors unparalleled access to one of the most breathtaking and pristine wilderness areas. The area is listed as one of only 15 UNESCO extraordinary sites in Canada. It's shimmering glaciers, abundant wildlife, crystal clear lakes, thundering waterfalls, deep canyons and evergreen forest, all surrounded by towering, rugged mountain peaks are some of the reasons you will find it on the UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Source: Travel Jasper
Jasper National Park is the largest of Canada's Rocky Mountain Parks and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jasper spans 10,878 square kilometres (4200 square miles) of broad valleys, rugged mountains, glaciers, forests, alpine meadows and wild rivers along the eastern slopes of the Rockies in western Alberta.
This parkway offers unparalleled beauty as you travel alongside a chain of massive icefields straddling the Continental Divide. The Columbia Icefield borders the parkway in the southern end of the park.
Large numbers of elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer and other large animals, as well as their predators make Jasper National Park one of the great protected ecosystems remaining in the Rocky Mountains. This vast wilderness is one of the few remaining places in southern Canada that is home to a full range of carnivores, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, wolves and wolverines.
Adventures in the Lake Louise area bring you face to face with nature; jagged mountain peaks rippling into the distance and thickly forested alpine valleys. Here, you'll share the excitement with wild animals, wild spaces and the soothing rustle of wind through the trees. Activities in Lake Louise come at all levels. Take a casual stroll through wildflowers in an alpine meadow or test your extreme limits climbing to the roof of the Rocky Mountains. Backpack across rock ridges formed by undersea oceans over 45 million years ago, or tee-off at a five-star golf course.
Throw a fish hook in the water, walk on a glacier, or canoe on Lake Louise's turquoise water.
Source: Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Lethbridge is a friendly and growing city located in the heart of southwest Alberta at the junctions of Highways 3, 4, & 5. Lethbridge offers a wealth of attractions, services and facilities
Medicine Hat is a city of 61,180 people in southeast Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 169 km (105 mi) east of Lethbridge and 295 km (183 mi) southeast of Calgary. This city and the adjacent Town of Redcliff to the northwest are surrounded by Cypress County.Historically, Medicine Hat has been known for its large natural gas fields, being immortalised by Rudyard Kipling as having "all hell for a basement". Because of these reserves, the city is known as The Gas City. It is Alberta's sixth largest city. In October 2008, Medicine Hat was named one of Alberta's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by the Calgary Herald and the Edmonton Journal.
For centuries before this area was settled, the Blackfoot, Peigan and Kootenai Nations lived in or frequented the region. The town received its name in 1868 when a group of prospectors lost a pincer in the small creek at this location. These pincers would have been used as a mechanism for trimming the feet of the horses and thus had some value to the group. In 1874, the North-West Mounted Police came to southern Alberta. One of them discovered the rusting tools in the creek, and they named the area Pincher Creek.
The City of Red Deer is centrally located between the two major cities of Calgary and Edmonton. It represents a hub for tourism, culture, entertainment, heritage and business for central Alberta. Discover Alberta's heartland, with lush agricultural areas and communities that take pride in their history and culture. Central Alberta is filled with stunning features: idyllic rolling foothills, expansive prairie vistas and the countless lakes that make this region an outdoor playground. We welcome you with warmth and friendly western hospitality.
Sources: City of Red Deer, Travel Alberta
In this breathtaking part of the world, the majestic Rocky Mountains rise suddenly out of the rolling prairies. Amid the peaks are the lakes of Waterton Lakes National Park, carved out of the rock by ancient glaciers. It borders Glacier National Park in Montana to the south, and together they make up the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the first of its kind in the world. A place like no other, the uniqueness of Waterton Park is a blend of unusual geology, mild climate, rare wild flowers, and an abundance of wildlife. It is a scene which has remained unchanged for centuries.
Source: Waterton Park
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20-Oct-2016 - Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Biochemistry: Combining two catalytic worlds
This is how chemical processes could become more environmentally friendly
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More biology for the chemical industry – that is their aim: Dennis Reichert, Robert Kourist and Álvaro Gómez Baraibar (from left to right)
Chemical and biological catalysts tend to require very different reaction conditions, making their combination challenging. Researchers of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum have succeeded in taking this hurdle by using a special gel matrix to compartmentalize both types of catalysts. The results obtained by the Junior Research Group for Microbial Biotechnology headed by Prof Dr Robert Kourist have been reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
Benefits of enzyme catalysts
"Enzymes are environmentally friendly biological catalysts which are now in the focus of modern synthetic chemistry," says Robert Kourist. The reason: they operate under mild reaction conditions such as neutral pH and low temperatures. Also, they are very selective and manufacture only the desired product while reducing the amount of by-products.
However, there are a number of reactions, for which no suitable enzymes have been found so far. These reactions have to be performed by chemical catalysts. "A combination of the classic chemical catalysts and enzymes is a step towards more environmentally friendly chemical processes," says Kourist. "A challenge is to use them in the same reaction due to their different requirements concerning reaction conditions."
Different reaction spaces
Chemical catalysts are often organo-metallic compounds that require an organic solvent as the reaction media. However, there are only a few enzymes that can remain active in such an environment.
The Bochum-based scientists Dr Álvaro Gómez Baraibar and PhD candidate Dennis Reichert managed to encapsulate an enzyme in a special gel matrix which allowed its use in pure organic solvents. Using this strategy, they achieved the sequential combination of an enzymatic step and a chemical reaction.
Reaction cascade saves time and cost
"The combination of the individual reaction steps in a cascade has more advantages," says Reichert. It is not necessary to purify the product after each intermediate step because it can be used in the reaction directly as a raw material for the next step. This saves time and costs," he explains.
The team demonstrated this new approach with the synthesis of polyphenols. "These natural substances are used predominantly as natural antioxidants," Kourist says. "They are also at the heart of different studies as new drugs used in cancer therapies."
Synthetic manufacture of polyphenols is expensive, and the yield is low. The Bochum-based group showed that the cascade reaction can be performed successfully by the application of a gel matrix.
Álvaro Gómez Baraibar, Dennis Reichert, Carolin Mügge, Svenja Seger, Harald Gröger, Robert Kourist; "A sequential one-pot cascade reaction combining an encap-sulated decarboxylase with metathesis for the synthesis of bio-based antioxidants"; Angewandte Chemie International Edition; 2016
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The CASA organization has chosen Nate Leaf as May Advocate of the Month. He has been an advocate with CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties for the past nine months. Ever since then, he's been working with an abandoned teenager. As a retired teacher for Adams 12 School District and prior to that, having served in the Denver State Department visiting school districts to ensure compliancy according to federal mandate, he's well aware of what goes on with youth in need.
Nate has also coached soccer and has been to plenty of high school graduations. He said that his teenager graduated and gave a speech, which was one of the most moving moments he's seen over the years.
Nate also believes that when kids have goals, they tend to follow through. The challenge is the social piece of the equation, helping kids meet people their own age after they've been moved around the system so much.
One of Nate's biggest successes has been to keep his teen in the same school, no matter how unstable the rest of his life is. He believes this helps them stick with their goals.
Nate is impressed by the training and support CASA provides its advocates and he encourages others to volunteer as it's a great way of giving back to the community.
The support that Nate has given to his teen throughout a terribly challenging time in his life demonstrates how much good a CASA can do. We thank Nate for his continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of youth in need.


2016 Mayors' Sleepover fundraiser, beginning at 9pm, Thursday, March 17, 2016, at The Guesthouse's future emergency shelter location: 522 Elizabeth St, Midland. Donations accepted.
Jazz24.org's top one hundred tracks.
#84. Louis Armstrong (1901-1971), Potato Head Blues.
Django's Cadillac, Blue Rondo À La Turk.
Emily Remler (1957-1990), Bb Blues.
George Martin (1926-2016), who died this week, was sometimes referred to as the fifth Beatle, for he was no mere producer, he was an innovator and greatly aided their sound with his classical training and his willingness to explore. For example, for the solo in the middle of Penny Lane, he scored the unusual piccolo trumpet, which required an overdub, something rare in the Sixties.
Jane Bunnett (1956) and Maqueque.
Christine Jensen (1970), sound clips.
Jane Bunnett and Ron Korb, Swingin' Shepherd Blues.
Keith Emerson (1944-2016) of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer (ELP), one of my favourite bands in the Seventies, died this week (tx, sh). Keith played a great synth and theremin solo on this live version of Lucky Man.
diving deeper into svg. watched jimmy's food price hike (chocolate/wheat/pork), the agenda (feeding ontario), and a cook abroad (dave myer's egypt).
last week i explained that de danann had split into two a few years ago: de dannan (2n's, 1n) and de danann (1n, 2n's), followed by playing some de dannan. this week it's the other de danann, who performed at the mcc tonight.
went to grounded coffee, staples, and mark's. bj overnight.
On this day in 1818 Mary Shelley's (1797-1851) novel Frankenstein was published.
susan to yet another tribute show. 'elton' this time. not her choice–she's working. actually, she said it was pretty good, more of a concert and less of a re-enactment. but they're popular. i suspect they're fuelled by nostalgia (pictured: the real elton–before fame, and more recently).
here's some reality underlying the fantasy of many tribute shows: reading about the ago's 'outsiders' photography exhibit. watched a beautiful mind and the story of egypt (chaos).


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Q: Why is reinitializing a variable out of method in class is an error? Why cant compiler just read and reassign the value to it? Like here why reinitializing variable i is an error?
class deleteme
{
        int i=5;
        i=33;
        public static void main(String args[])
        {

        }
}

A: i=33;

This is what is called an ExpressionStatement (*).
This is a type of Statement.
Statements can only occur inside a Block (although Blocks can occur inside Statements).
A class declaration isn't a Block, so you can't use a Statement there, unless you wrap it in a block (e.g. a method body or an initializer).
The only things that can occur directly inside a ClassBody are:
ClassBody:
  { {ClassBodyDeclaration} }

ClassBodyDeclaration:
  ClassMemberDeclaration
  InstanceInitializer
  StaticInitializer
  ConstructorDeclaration

ClassMemberDeclaration:
  FieldDeclaration
  MethodDeclaration
  ClassDeclaration
  InterfaceDeclaration

(*) Actually it's not anything, because it's not valid syntax. If exactly the same line occurred inside a Block, it would be an ExpressionStatement.

The philosophical distinction between the two lines:
    int i=5;
    i=33;

is that the first is "declaring" something, whereas the second is "doing" something. You can only "do" inside a block.


Eddie McGuire's got some balls, suggesting the media attention given to Jordan De Goey was "almost bullying" of the 21-year-old.
It's a tough life being in the public eye, as Eddie knows only too well, but criticism comes with the adoration.
Athletes and celebrities are not held to a different set of standards compared to us commoners, they just have their dirty laundry hung on a much more visible clothesline, in the same way every half decent thing they do in their lives is pumped up to the max.
If a suburban footballer takes a massive grab on the shoulders of his opponent he might be shouted a few beers after the game, but if an AFL player takes a hanger he's interviewed about it, praised through social media, triples his chances of getting laid that night and goes in the running to win a shiny new car at the end of the season.
If a suburban footballers volunteers to spend a couple of hours each week in a kids' cancer ward he knows he's doing something good. If an AFL player spends 20 minutes in a hospital he's praised as a saint on the nightly news.
And if a suburban footballer gets done for drink driving on P plates he loses his licence for six months, the same as De Goey, and quite possibly loses his job as a consequence.
When the same people that pump up everything good you do then have an opinion on your mistakes it isn't bullying, it's doing their job.
Calling someone an ape is bullying. Talking about 'boning' employees is bullying. Suggesting people should have their heads held underwater because they rub you the wrong way is bullying.
Criticising football writers for writing about footballers is bullying, and don't pretend there's no underlying threat from Eddie of journos finding it a little more difficult getting access to Collingwood players if they don't write the stories he wants to read.


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If you've been working up the nerve to try Handstand what better time to push your practice to that next level than during the 21-Day Yoga Challenge?
If you've been working up the nerve to try Handstand, or if you're looking for ways to find more stability and strength in the inversion, what better time to push your practice to that next level than during the 21-Day Yoga Challenge? We went to Alexandria Crow, who leads public classes, workshops, and teacher trainings in Santa Monica, California, for her counterintuitive approach to Handstand to help you learn how to really stick it. Here's her fun 7-step process to mastering the pose.
This sequence can help you learn freestanding Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana)—as in, no wall, in the middle of a room—as your practice progresses. Work with a partner who can spot whether your ankles, hips, and hands aren't aligned—common form mistakes that topple Handstand. (Leave hands-on adjustments to an experienced teacher.) To ensure you have enough strength to work toward Handstand, first be sure you can hold Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) or Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog) for about 5 minutes. And remember: Alignment and precision come when you're not too fatigued, but strength is built on the edge of fatigue. Walk the line between the two cautiously in this sequence.
Stand about one-leg's distance from a wall, aligned in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). Lift your right leg to hip height and straighten to place your foot flat on the wall, directly ahead of your right hip, so that the leg is parallel to the ground. Keep your foot vertical. Make sure your standing leg is directly under your left hip. You want to create a right angle between your femur bones. Reach your arms up alongside your ears, keeping them shoulder-distance apart. Finally, flex your wrists so that your palms face the ceiling as if you were doing Handstand. After 5 breaths, repeat with the left leg raised.
hip, move farther from the wall.
a Both feet on wall. Stand with your back against the wall, and place your fingertips where the edges of your heels were in Standing L, coming to a short version of Down Dog. One leg at a time, place your feet on the wall at hip height, coming to an inverted L shape. Bring your feet together and press your legs straight, kneecaps pointing toward the ground. Arms next to your ears, press evenly through your hands and roll your outer arms toward the wall. Reach your sitting bones straight toward the ceiling. After 10 breaths, come down and rest in Uttanasana.
to your foot. Reach through the ball of your raised foot. After 5 breaths, lower the leg and repeat on the right side. Rest in Uttanasana.
Tip Once you lift your leg, commit to memory how your shoulders feel in relation to your hands; this pose gives you a sense for true vertical alignment.
From Uttanasana come to Down Dog. Move your hands a few inches farther from the wall, and return to Half Handstand, with your left leg lifted. Press the ball of your right foot into the wall, shifting the point of contact to your big toe, so that the heel lifts free. Take 5 breaths, lower the leg, and repeat on the other side.
From Three-Legged Downward Dog, come to Downward Dog, and shift to Plank Pose, making sure your hands are under your shoulders. Lift your left foot 3 or 4 inches off the ground, leading with your inner thigh and reaching your toes and the ball of the foot back. Your body's left side is in the shape of Handstand, from torso to foot. Stay for 5 breaths. Maintaining the alignment in your left side, press back to Three-Legged Downward Dog, and then bring your foot down. From Downward Dog, shift forward to Plank and repeat on the right side.
Tip Engage your lower abdominal muscles to maintain balance.
From Down Dog, lift your left leg as high as your hip, leading with your inner thigh so that your heel stays in line with your second toe. Continue to lift your leg, creating a straight line from your left hand to your left foot, which will alert you to the alignment Handstand re--quires. After 5 breaths, lower your leg and repeat on the other side.
Tip Focus on this pose to build arm strength and awareness of shoulder alignment.
Now you can put your training into action—let the fun begin!
a Get prepped. Take Down Dog, and then shorten your stance to about one-third the distance you normally have between hands and feet. Shift your shoulders 2 inches past your wrists (this will position your upper body correctly when you kick up). Lift your favored leg as high as possible, leading with your inner thigh to keep your pelvis square with your shoulders.
b Hop up. Bend the leg that's down, and push off the ground with the ball ofthe foot, using that leg as a spring to lift both legs overhead. You're aiming to get your pelvis over your shoulders and bring your straight leg toward vertical. Keep the springing leg bent and close to your belly. Try at least 5 times.
Tip You might be tempted, but don't kick at all with your leading leg.
With practice, you'll begin to hover in Handstand Hop-Ups, one leg straight, the other bent. When that happens, you can slowly straighten the bent knee while aiming the ball of the foot for the ceiling. Take your time; the bent knee is a counterbalance that prevents you from kicking past vertical. As your strength builds over time, you will be able to use less springing to lift your legs.
Tip Gently shift your weight between your finger pads and the heels of your hands to hone your balance.


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Q: How to dynamically create and attach an element to the dom when a user clicks a button in VueJS I'm trying to create a vue webapp whereby a shape (e.g a square) is attached to the web page on the spot where a user clicks. But I can't seem to get vue to create the shape and attach it. This is my code, but it doesn't seem to do anything.
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A: In my opinion , render just like a function that seems like data() ,so I think you can not use in that way,
If my opinion is right , the render function may same like the render in React.js , it will return a VNode Tree, and in default vue(use template expect render), it will make by template and run when the VNode should be refresh
I hope I can help you


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Environmental Health Program
Occurrence of Avian Influenza Virus in Groundwater—Study Provides Baseline Data and Informs Future Studies Active
By Environmental Health Program October 13, 2017
Laboratory for Infectious Diseases and the Environment (LIDE)
This pilot study provided baseline data on avian influenza virus (AIV) occurrence in groundwater underlying poultry farms and documented the challenges for conducting a pathogen transport study during a disease outbreak.
The highly pathogenic AIV (HPAIV) H5N2 outbreak during 2014–15 was the largest animal health emergency in U.S. history and led to the loss of 50 million birds and significant economic loss (an estimated 3.3 billion dollars) to the poultry and associated industries. HPAIV outbreaks in commercial poultry in the United States have historically been rare events, with only three outbreaks documented prior to 2014–15 (1924, 1983, and 2004).
Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)–Agricultural Research Service, USDA–Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture-Trade and Consumer Protection worked together on a pilot study to determine the occurrence of AIV in groundwater underlying poultry farms affected by HPAIV outbreaks They also sampled wastewater lagoons of outbreak-affected facilities because these storage structures could be a source for AIV to groundwater.
Scientists sampled a total of 20 wells, 6 lagoons, and 1 pond at or near 15 outbreak-affected operations (chicken layer, chicken pullet, turkey meat, and backyard) in Iowa and Wisconsin for the study conducted in 2015. All samples were analyzed for the influenza A matrix gene, the H5 subtype, and the poultry parvovirus.
This study provided the first baseline data on AIV occurrence in groundwater and documented the methods and challenges of conducting such a study during an ongoing animal health event. Results indicated that AIV was present in groundwater underlying poultry operations. Three wells and one lagoon were positive for the influenza A matrix gene. One well was positive for the H5 subtype that matched the outbreak virus gene although confirmatory cell culture and embryonating egg culture for live viruses results were negative. In addition, seven wells were positive for the poultry parvovirus, which provided supporting evidence for virus transport pathways between avian fecal wastes and groundwater.
This study is part of a long-term goal of the USGS Environmental Health Program to provide methodologies and information to aid in the understanding of the sources of microbial and chemical contaminants in the environment. Results of this pilot study provide information to guide future studies addressing AIV and other pathogen transport to groundwater. The scope of this study was limited to an evaluation of the occurrence of AIV in groundwater. Potential next steps include an evaluation of the risks that AIV in groundwater presents to poultry, other animals, and humans.
This study was supported by the USGS Environmental Health Program (Toxic Substances Hydrology and Contaminant Biology). Laboratory analyses were provided by the USGS–USDA Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment and the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
2014-2015 HPAI Outbreak, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
USGS–USDA Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment (LIDE)
Laura E Hubbard
Hydrologist
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
lhubbard@usgs.gov
Dana W Kolpin
Research Hydrologist
Central Midwest Water Science Center
dwkolpin@usgs.gov
Applied Microbiology
Pathogen Exposure
Exposure Pathways
Contaminant Biology Featured Science Activities
Environmental Health Featured Science Activities
Toxic Substances Hydrology Featured Science Activities
Related research is listed below.
Pathology — Madison, Wisconsin
About the CapabilityThe Environmental Health Program collaborates with the pathology section of the Necropsy and Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory at the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) to advance an understanding of the effects of contaminant and pathogen exposure on wildlife.
Ecosystems, Contaminant Biology, Environmental Health Program, Toxic Substances Hydrology
Comparison of Predicted and Measured Pharmaceutical Concentrations in Rivers
New study evaluated if predicted environmental concentrations (PECs) of pharmaceuticals (based on pharmaceutical usage data, degree of metabolism in humans, removal in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), and environmental dilution), reflect actual measured environmental concentrations (MECs) in two rivers of different sizes and demographics.
Swine Manure Application as a Source of Hepatitis E Virus and other Livestock-Related Pathogens
The presence of indicator bacteria, hepatitis E virus (HEV), and numerous bacterial pathogen genes increased following precipitation-induced runoff events in streams draining adjacent land surfaces in Iowa where swine manure was recently applied.
Bacterial Pathogen Genes in Streams related to Animal Type and Hydrologic Conditions
A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study elucidates the influence of animal type and environmental variables on bacterial pathogen occurrence in streams under typical watershed conditions.
Iodinated Disinfection Byproducts found in Dairy-Impacted Wastewaters and Streams
Iodinated disinfection byproducts were found at stream locations downstream from treated discharge from wastewater treatment plants that receive dairy waste and in the wastewaters directly from dairy facilities.
Potential Exposure to Bacteria and Viruses Weeks after Swine Manure Spill
Manure spills may be an underappreciated pathway for livestock-derived contaminants to enter streams. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health studied an Iowa stream after the release of a large volume of swine manure (a manure spill). The scientists observed an increase in viruses and bacteria, which have the potential to cause human or...
Below are publications associated with this research.
Highlighting the complexities of a groundwater pilot study during an avian influenza outbreak: Methods, lessons learned, and select contaminant results
The highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N2) outbreak in the Midwestern United States (US) in 2015 was historic due to the number of birds and poultry operations impacted and the corresponding economic loss to the poultry industry and was the largest animal health emergency in US history. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with the assistance of several state and federal agencies, aided the respon
Water Resources, California Water Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center
Avian influenza virus RNA in groundwater wells supplying poultry farms affected by the 2015 influenza outbreak
During the 2015 outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAI) on poultry farms in the midwestern United States, concern was raised about the potential for HPAI to contaminate groundwater. Our study objective was to evaluate the occurrence of HPAI in the groundwater supply wells on 13 outbreak-affected poultry farms in Iowa and Wisconsin. We sampled 20 wells, six waste-storage lagoons,
Water Resources, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Upper Midwest Water Science Center, Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment


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Commonwealth Pier
Historic Revitalization
A Pembroke Property
Space to make new memories
Space to explore
Space to nurture
General inquries
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Chris Brinser
Space to
make new memories
The revitalization of this historic destination is currently in progress.
New Guided Tour of the Future Commonwealth Pier
As our revitalization of Commonwealth Pier continues, we invite you to take a guided tour of this future waterfront destination.
Construction Progress at Commonwealth Pier
We invite you to watch our latest timelapse showcasing construction activity between April and November 2021!
Demolition Substantially Complete
Watch our 6-month timelapse video to see the new public plaza take shape - revitalization in action!
Key Stakeholders Celebrate Start of Construction
Boston's Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and other leaders celebrate the revitalization of Commonwealth Pier.
Commonwealth Pier will create a vibrant, multi-use waterfront destination for Boston.
Construction Update
Building for a sustainable future is central to our project vision.
Approx. 86% of construction waste to date diverted from landfill
Re-use of approx. 80k sq ft of historic wood roof decking
Approx. 75% of soils disturbed for foundation and utility work will be re-used on-site
Protection of marine environment during construction
Sidewalk renovation on the west side of the building has commenced
Interior Demolition continues during daytime and early evening hours
Marine repair and Coatings work continues on the underside of the apron (north, east and west) in alignment with the tides
Marine Precast and Steel Installation in progress on the north apron extension during daytime hours
Marine Demolition activities in progress, on the west apron during daytime hours
Excavation and Foundation activities for courtyards, cores and utilities continue from north to south within the building during daytime hours
Steel Erection activities continue throughout the building during daytime hours
Exterior Envelope activities continue on the roof and exterior elevations working north to south during daytime hours
About Commonwealth Pier
Enhanced and extensive public spaces. New retail, office and event spaces. So many exciting ways to connect to the waterfront. In short—A more vibrant, multi-use environment for all is coming soon.
Introducing new ways to connect, explore and celebrate the waterfront.
Enhanced Harborwalk
The Commonwealth Pier Harborwalk will be enhanced and expanded—featuring wider walkways inviting visitors to experience breathtaking harbor views as well as new landscaping, lighting and seating; access to cruise ships, public art, and connectivity to retail and restaurants.
The Pier will be designed to welcome pedestrians into the site by improving connectivity throughout the entire destination. We're introducing a new grand staircase, widened sidewalks, and clear and accessible circulation including escalators, stairs and elevator access.
Commonwealth Pier's new event spaces will be a continuation of the Seaport Hotel's event and meeting spaces, service and quality. Make sure to check back soon—more details about these new indoor and outdoor facilities will be available in the coming months.
Learn more about the Seaport Hotel.
Marianna Accomando
marianna.accomando@seaportboston.com
We're introducing 45,000 sq ft of new retail spaces—this includes shopping along Seaport Boulevard and a new restaurant and dining terrace across the upper level of the iconic Headhouse structure.
Public Plaza
We're creating a new 25,000 sq ft public plaza facing the waterfront, designed to act as a hub and accommodate year-round activities.
Waterfront Niches
We're carving out five waterfront multi-use, covered spaces around the Pier—giving the public plenty of seating options and space for year-round programming.
"The public spaces at Commonwealth Pier will be significantly upgraded with access to Boston's most prized amenity: the waterfront. Bostonians and tourists alike will be able to stroll the entirety of the newly renovated Pier's half a mile of Harborwalk. I can't wait to see it all come to life."
—Megha Vadula, Senior Director of Development at Pembroke
From family-friendly activities to a wide variety of new events, our programming will cultivate a vibrancy distinct to Commonwealth Pier.
The Commonwealth Pier revitalization builds on a rich history to create a more vibrant, mixed-use environment for all. By bringing fresh ideas and perspectives, as well as high quality craftsmanship to this reimagined site, Commonwealth Pier will prove responsive and adaptable for today's expectations and tomorrow's opportunities.
The new waterfront Harbor Plaza will draw people in with seating, landscaping and year-round activities.
With retailers, restaurants, amenities, and programmed outdoor spaces, Commonwealth Pier will become Boston's new waterfront destination within the city's Seaport District.
The historic headhouse will showcase new street-front retail, Seaport Hotel event space and an upper level dining terrace.
The retail arcade within the historic head house will create a vibrant pedestrian retail experience along Seaport Boulevard with shops featuring glass storefronts, lighting and seating.
The upper level will feature restaurant and ballroom event space with outdoor terraces. The redesigned pedestrian-friendly bridge will offer extensive landscaping, lighting, signage, and seating, providing a unique overlook to enjoy dramatic city and harbor views.
The revitalized Commonwealth Pier will reconnect this iconic building to the harbor and bustling waterfront neighborhood.
"The deeper we dove into the building, the less we wanted to change what was already there—and the more we wanted to bring it back to life."
—Kristian Ahlmark, Design Director at Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Read for more on the design inspiration
"When we started this endeavor, we began by imagining what the potential impact of this building could be. The deeper we dove into the building, the less we wanted to change what was already there—and the more we wanted to bring it back to life.
The building almost created a language that we enforced with all our new insertions. All the new elements—they're all open, transparent, and very sharp in the detail—but it's almost like…you can see where we made the cut-out. We don't try to hide it; We leave the surfaces intact. It was more about finding the essence of the building, and the qualities which were already there, to then slowly start to scrape off the layers to see what we could find within the building.
One example of where we're taking away a piece of the building to actually recreate the old image of the building is in the creation of the public plaza.
The idea was that this would be the space that connects all the public parts of the Pier—places like restaurants, shopping, and areas to just enjoy your surroundings. It's also where commuters and people walking to office spaces would cross to get where they're going. The plaza in turn acts as this very vibrant, accessible, connected piece of the building for everyone.
That's what we all were really trying to do with the revitalized Commonwealth Pier. It's the blend of rediscovering the building, feeling the historical strength that was there, and adding new layers that lead this building and environment into our day and age for anyone who wants to visit."
Over its storied past, Commonwealth Pier has served as the center of the American wool trade, a port of entry for immigrants, a major transportation hub—and largely—a place of exchange in Boston.
This restoration embraces our heritage while introducing contemporary, new ways to engage the building's unique structure and character to preserve its use well into the future.
We're implementing sustainable design elements such as provisions for future solar panels and energy storage, composting and recycling. We are also making the pier resilient to rising tides and storm intensity threats—ensuring Commonwealth Pier meets the challenges anticipated from climate change well into 2070.
Targeting LEED Gold certification for Core & Shell
Resiliency measures target for anticipated sea level & climate affects
"It's been a pleasure to be part of a team that really put sustainability and resilience at the heart of the project. These efforts will help to set a new standard for resilient waterfront design in Boston. I'm most excited by this project's holistic approach to sustainability, addressing environmental and human health & wellness outcomes."
—Rebecca Hatchadorian, Associate Principal at ARUP
Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
Design Architect
CBT Architects
Executive Architect
Turner | Janey
VHB
Permitting, Transportation, Civil Engineering, Cultural Resources
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineer, Sustainability
Goulston & Storrs
Fort Point Associates, Inc.
Chapter 91 Licensing Consultant
Haley & Aldrich
Thornton Tomasetti
Streetsense
Retail Strategy Consultant
Massport
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A short video about our new production 'Lovewright'. The R&D for this project, which took place at the Folkestone Quarterhouse, was made possible by Arts Council England, the Creative Foundation and Folkestone Town Council. We are currently seeking partners for the next stage of its development, including a UK tour in 2019.


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Aron Cruickshank to miss remainder of season with knee injury
The Scarlet Knights will be without their all-conference kick returner moving forward.
By Greg Patuto@GregPatuto Nov 8, 2021, 2:51pm EST
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Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano announced on Monday that Aron Cruickshank will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury against Wisconsin.
"I really feel bad for him because he came back from a shoulder injury that he sustained and now he has the knee injury that he is going to need surgery for," said Schiano. "I feel really bad. He is such a competitor and has been a great representative for us. We will surround him and help him through it. He will heal with medicine being as good as it is now. He is going to have a change in goals right now for a bit until he gets back to playing."
Cruickshank took a big hit during a kickoff return. Wisconsin recovered a fumble and later turned it into seven points. However, Cruickshank was helped off the field after the play. It was his first game since returning from a shoulder injury that resulted in him missing the two previous contests. Overall, he appeared in seven games for Rutgers this season and totaled 20 catches for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
Coming into the season, Cruickshank was viewed as one of the best kick returners in the nation. He was named Preseason All-America and All-Big Ten by Phil Steele and Second Team All-America by Walter Camp. He was also named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list.
Cruickshank totaled three catches for 102 yards and a score against Ohio State. He broke off a 75-yard touchdown reception in the contest. Cruickshank was named Big Ten Co-Special Teams Player of the Week after a victory against Delaware where he broke off a 62-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Cruickshank was not the only injured Scarlet Knight on Saturday. Noah Vedral left the game with an injury and Evan Simon was brought in to finish. Vedral will not practice to begin the week but Schiano believes he will be available in time for Indiana this weekend. There is no decision made on who will start if Vedral is forced to sit.
"I think Noah is going to progress during the week. I think he will be available (for Indiana), but I can't tell you that for sure," said Schiano. He further explained that Vedral has the best understanding of the offense of any of the quarterbacks by a wide margin and game planning this week will narrow as they are more certain of his availability.
Rutgers (4-5; 1-5) will travel to Bloomington to take on Indiana (2-7; 0-6) on Saturday. Kickoff is set for Noon ET on Big Ten Network.


Kate Matthews, a shy, pretty young woman, is making her start as a reporter for a newspaper in Brixton, a small neighborhood in London. Tasked with interviewing the locals about the planned closing of a favorite outdoor pool and recreational area, Kate encounters feisty Rosemary, a senior who has lived and loved in Brixton her entire life. As the stories unfold, both women understand how vital a role The Lido has played throughout the years, even to the present day. Every time they meet, their friendship grows and deepens as each reveal their fears and joyful moments.
Rosemary reveals to a shocked Kate that she will lose her apartment nearby if the project is approved, and all the small businesses by The Lido pool will also be forced out – wonderful residents that both women have taken the time to get to know.
Rosemary joins forces with Kate and Jay, the newspaper's photographer, to let the world know that the Brixton residents matter by any means possible: even staging a "sit-in" behind the pool's locked doors. As the countdown to closing The Lido approaches, Brixton residents find an ally in an unforeseen place.
"The Lido" is a charming story about finding love in unexpected places while focusing on a shared goal. Suggested English author readalikes include "The One You Really Want" by Jill Mansell and "Flora's Lot" by Katie Fforde.