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I don't have to remind everyone that we're in the middle of a world-wide economic depression downturn. When the economy is good, it is hard enough to convince your boss to re-build an application from scratch. When the economy is bad, it is bloody near impossible. In the coming months (and potentially years), I expect that as developers we're going to be seeing more and more brownfield projects, rather than greenfield ones. We're going to see more push for evolutionary development of applications rather than wholesale replacement. We will be called upon to improve existing codebases, implement new features, and take these projects in initially unforeseen directions. We will have to learn how to be Working Effectively with Legacy Code. (Took some effort to coerce the title of Michael Feathers' excellent book into that last sentence.) A lot of companies have tremendous investment in existing "classic" ASP.NET websites, but there is a desire to evolve these sites rather than replace them, especially given these tough economic times. Howard Dierking, editor of MSDN Magazine, has asked me to write a 9-week series entitled From Web Dev to RIA Dev where we will explore refactoring an existing "classic" ASP.NET site. We want to improve an existing ASP.NET using new technologies, such as AJAX, jQuery, and ASP.NET MVC. We want to show that you can adopt better practices, such as continuous integration, web testing (e.g. WatiN, WatiR, Selenium), integration testing, separation of concerns, layering, and more.
Can you think of a representative "classic" ASP.NET website (or websites) for the project?
I'm currently considering PetShop, IBuySpy, DasBlog, SubText, and ScrewTurn Wiki. I'm not looking for one riff with bad practices. Just an ASP.NET project in need of some TLC – one that doesn't have a decent build script, isn't under CI, a bit shy on the testing, little to no AJAX, etc. The code should be typical of what you would see in a typical ASP.NET application. (For that reason, I am probably going to discount IBuySpy as it is built using a funky webpart-like framework, which is not typical of most ASP.NET applications.) Some of the ASP.NET applications that I just mentioned don't exactly qualify because they do have build scripts, tests, and other features that I would like to demonstrate. I will get permission from the project owner(s) before embarking on this quest and plan to contribute any code back to the project. Needless to say that the project must have source available to be considered for this article series. So please make some suggestions!
I have a lot of ideas of technologies and techniques to explore including proper XHTML/CSS layout, jQuery, QUnit, AJAX, HTTP Modules/Handlers, build scripts, continuous integration (CI), ASP.NET MVC, web testing (probably WatiN or Selenium), refactoring to separate domain logic from codebehind/sprocs, … I will cover one major topic per week over the 9-week series. So I've got lots of room for cool ideas. What would you like to see? What do you think is the biggest bang for your buck in terms of improving an existing ASP.NET application?
Depending on the topics covered (based on your feedback here), I might use one site for the entire series or different sites to cover each topic. It would add some continuity to the series to use a single site over the 9 weeks, but after a brief inspection of the codebases mentioned above, I am having my doubts about finding a single representative site. We'll have to see. Please leave your suggestions in the comments below. Thanks in advance!


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Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen dead at 75
The longtime UCI president served at the top of the UCI between 1991 and 2005.
June 14, 2017 Agence France-Presse
Hein Verbruggen has died at the age of 75. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com
LAUSANNE (AFP) — Hein Verbruggen, former president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and one of the most prominent sports administrators of his time, has died. He was 75.
The Dutchman, who headed the UCI between 1991 and 2005, was heavily implicated in the doping scandals that rocked elite cycling when he ran the sport.
Most notable in that era was the case of American Lance Armstrong, who defeated cancer to go on and win seven straight Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005.
He was stripped of his titles in 2012 and banned from the sport for life. The fallen U.S. cycling hero later admitted to taking banned substances.
Verbruggen, also a member of the International Olympic Committee between 1996-2005 and again from 2006-08, was accused by an independent commission in 2015 of attempting to shield Armstrong from investigation.
The Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC), set up following allegations of corruption at the heart of the UCI, said the body "exempted Armstrong from rules, failed to target test him despite the suspicions, and publicly supported him against allegations of doping, even as late as 2012."
The commission said "requesting and accepting donations from Lance Armstrong, given the suspicions, left UCI open to criticism."
Travis Tygart, the head of the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), even called for the prosecution of Verbruggen and Pat McQuaid, UCI president from 2005-13, over the alleged cover-up.
The independent commission later cleared Verbruggen of corruption, with the Dutchman insisting that claims that he failed to do enough to combat doping were unfair.
The IOC, in a statement Wednesday, dubbed Verbruggen, who also headed the SportAccord Convention of international sports federations from 2003 to 2013, "a cycling fanatic and a true sports fan."
"Hein Verbruggen was a fearless fighter for his sport.
"Thanks to his great engagement and his management skills, he greatly contributed to the success of the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 as chair of the coordination commission. For this he will be always remembered," said IOC president Thomas Bach.
The IOC said that as a mark of respect, the Olympic flag will be flown at half-mast at its headquarters in Lausanne.
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Temporary morgues planned for Pope's visit to Ireland
Big draw: Pope Francis
By Niamh Cahill
August 7 2018 7:05 AM
Worshippers attending Dublin's Phoenix Park this month for the Papal visit run the risk of contracting infectious diseases, health experts have warned.
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Temporary morgues are already planned for the event over fears that a small percentage of the 500,000 strong crowd will die of natural causes, given the age profile of the attendees.
Organisers believe it will be the largest single event the country has hosted since Pope John Paul II visited in 1979.
Now the Irish health service's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has said that preparations for the Pope's visit need to be more than just a "wing and a prayer".
Dr Mary O'Riordan, specialist in Public Health Medicine at the HPSC, said mass gatherings of this nature pose "unique health risks to attendants" and public health resources.
Dr O'Riordan highlighted a 2016 review which found disease outbreaks after mass gatherings are generally rare, outside of the Islamic Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. But outbreaks have occurred at Muslim, Christian and Hindu religious events, at sports events, and at large-scale open air festivals in the past.
"When they occur, they most commonly involve vaccine preventable diseases such as measles, influenza, mumps and hepatitis.
"Other reported outbreaks are mainly of gastrointestinal infections caused by a number of different pathogens," Dr O'Riordan said.
"Given the nature of this historic papal visit, a large number of young children and elderly visitors are expected to attend the final mass, including many international visitors.
"In the current context of ongoing measles spread in Europe, it is highly advisable that all attendants, especially young children, ensure that they are up to date with their vaccinations," Dr O'Riordan added.
According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the measles outbreak is continuing across Europe, with more than 30 deaths reported in 2018.
The Papal visit is expected to attract 15,000 overseas visitors and the final mass will draw a crowd of around 500,000 people.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines a mass gathering as "a planned or spontaneous event where the number of people attending is sufficient to strain the planning and response resources of the community, state or nation hosting the event".
Dr Jack Lambert, specialist in infectious diseases at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, said the reality is people risk contracting diseases during mass gatherings.
"There are real outbreaks, as with the Hajj in Saudi Arabia in the past… but most of the population in Ireland are protected against diseases like measles," Dr Lambert said. "But, in saying that, if one person with measles is walking around 15,000 people and coughs, some individuals might get it."
He cautioned, however, that while infectious disease spread is not impossible during the Papal visit, it is "highly unlikely" and the risk is "minimal".
Pope Francis will attend the 'Festival of Families' in Croke Park on August 25 and a final mass in Phoenix Park on August 26. A significant policing plan has been put in place, along with major traffic diversions.
Irish Rail will provide capacity for up to 250,000 journeys for those travelling to the Papal Mass. Extra bus and rail services will be provided by Translink for people travelling from Northern Ireland to Dublin for the visit.
Buses will be run across both days by Translink, with additional services from Belfast, Banbridge, Newry and Londonderry for the Saturday.
On the Sunday, as well as the destinations listed, additional services will run from Larne, Dungannon, Downpatrick, Limavady, Dungiven, Magherafelt and Newtownards. Additional rail services will also run across both days.
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Fianna Fail edges ahead of Fine Gael in election poll
By Michael McHugh, PA Fianna Fail has taken a small lead over Fine Gael for the first time in three years, an opinion poll shows.
Leo Varadkar accused of misusing office of Taoiseach
By Michael McHugh and Aine McMahon, PA The Irish opposition has accused Leo Varadkar of using his role as Taoiseach to make a party political attack on his his opponents.
Sinn Fein write to Virgin Media after second debate exclusion
By Aoife Moore, PA Broadcasters have been criticised after it was announced Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin will go head to head in a second televised debate, in the absence of other parties.
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By Cate McCurry, PA Gardai in Cork have launched an investigation after a man was covered in petrol and set on fire during an attack on Monday morning.
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In many professions, especially writing and internet marketing, the primary form of contact with customers is via the written word: website content, display ads, Spam-compliant emails, not to mention forum posts and even responses to queries, etc. The list is endless. And all of them have one thing in common: They are based on the written word.
Because of this, the importance of proofreading one's work, word-for-word, cannot be over-stressed. No one would think of making a presentation while wearing a shirt covered in grease or spaghetti-sauce stains. Nor, despite a few eccentric exceptions, of appearing at one's wedding in sandals and baggy shorts. Yet that is exactly the same thing as allowing even one 'typo' to appear in the final copy of any professional text.
To avoid these written faux pas, proofreading skills are essential. Proofreading to writing is the equivalent of house cleaning to home design or laundering to dress-making: While the house may be beautiful, it is nothing more than a fancy pig's sty if not cleaned up; the gown nothing more than a rag, if not treated properly.
But proofreading is not an easy skill to develop, primarily because, for mystical reasons no writer will ever understand but will nonetheless verify (myself included), once a thought has been translated to a page, the author often develops a specialized kind of blindness, one in which they can no longer see what they've written clearly. Instead, all they see is what they *intended* to say.
But there is hope. As with any skill, producing letter-perfect copy comes with practise. Following are seven tactics for effective proofreading. None of them will guarantee perfect copy. All of them have their weaknesses. But if at least two or three are employed on a consistent basis, typographical, punctuation and/or grammatical errors will show a marked decrease.
Upon its release, Spell-check was touted as every writer's dream, allowing those without secretaries (i.e., 98% of us) to forego the tedious chore of proofreading. To say that it fell somewhat short of that goal is an understatement. However, it IS useful as a basic, first-run-through tool. And it does point out the most obvious errors.
"You know, you can just, like, go over to this website and. . . "
This sentence is an obvious example of one of the most common errors in writing and is hardly ever caught during proofreading. That is, general improper usage. As anyone learning a foreign language can attest, there is a distinct difference between what is acceptable in the less formal, oral format than its written counterpart. While writing should be fluid and succinct, it should not mimic spoken -- even well-spoken -- language. When proofreading, the signs of this type of misuse are: Overly informal slang; lack of reference within the context (i.e., over-using pronouns); and an abundance of typically oral modifiers (but, like, you see, etc.).
While writing, an author so often becomes embroiled in the act itself -- of refining a thought or idea, of showing a progression of that thought -- that he/she loses perspective. In the process, incomplete sentences may be left hanging, replacement words may be put in the wrong part of a sentence, complete thoughts might be chopped up. For this reason, it is often easier to see these errors if, no matter what the deadline, the writer takes a break before reading over their copy, then comes back and reads it through from the beginning. In this way, these type of errors will become glaringly obvious.
Though it's doubtful gremlins really do reside within printers, the fact remains that most 'typo's' can be found more easily in printed form. And, while it *seems* more efficient to proofread the text first, *then* print it, it actually wastes time. Perhaps it is because reading for sense and content, reading for typos AND correcting all at once can be a matter of covering too many bases. Whatever the case, printing a copy makes proofreading much easier.
There is an old proofreading saying that "a fresh pair of eyes make all the difference." This is because after repeatedly looking at the same copy, the brain actually stops processing the information. By asking someone else to look over the same copy, the "fresh pair of eyes" can find the otherwise elusive typo. Co-workers, friends, and relatives can be the best help in this case. For long documents or a complete website, an alternate suggestion is to hire a professional proofreader.
While it may seem to contradict the advice in #2, above, reading the text aloud often forces one to recognise a typo or grammatical error the eyes have scanned over and missed a dozen times. This goes to the core of why proofreading is so difficult: Simply put, the mind naturally adapts to what it sees very quickly. If one sees the same error repeatedly, without it being corrected, it ceases to recognise it as such. Thus, in proofreading, our own capabilites betray us. Professional proofreaders (yes, there is such a profession, though now only associated with the law and publishing fields) use a technique in which one proofreader will read aloud, while another proofreader (using a second copy) follows along, making corrections. This is an extreme measure, but worthwhile for any text that must be absolutely letter-perfect.
Especially in the case of a substantial body of work (a website, for instance), an open invitation for correction should be given. Though, again, it seems contradictory to what has already been said here (in #5, above), inviting the corrections of the world at large allows for a greater source of information. And, of course, this is only after all other efforts have been made. Even with two or three people viewing the text, a broader forum of information can always pick out one or two straggling typo's.
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'Bachelorette' Andi Dorfman & Ex Nick Viall Had A Very Awkward and 'Desperate' Fashion Week Run-In
By Alex Ungerman 5:55 PM PDT, September 15, 2015
This will never not be awkward.
After their cringeworthy finale last year on the Bachelorette -- where Nick Viall called out Andi Dorfman for sleeping with him -- the two had a painful run-in at New York Fashion Week.
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A source tells ET that Nick was keeping very close to Andi at the Badgley Mischka show on Tuesday. "Nick appeared very desperate," the source says, standing just a few feet from Andi while trying to get her attention.
But soon after, Andi couldn't take the undivided attention anymore, and she left the scene.
So far, neither party has tweeted about the run-in, but Nick did put up a cryptic tweet on Monday, writing, "I miss you so much it hurts sometimes."
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I miss you so much it hurts sometimes.
— Nick Viall (@viallnicholas28) September 13, 2015
Could Nick be talking about the Bachelorette he shamed last year?
Nick and Andi appeared to be on good terms through the finale in July 2014, before Andi, 28, made the classy move of sending Nick, 34, home before the final rose ceremony. That all changed when Nick put Andi on blast during the after-show in front of millions of viewers.
"Knowing how in love with you I was, if you weren't in love with me, I'm just not sure why you made love with me," said Nick.
Yep. Just as hard to watch as it sounds.
WATCH: 'The Bachelorette': See Kaitlyn Bristowe Pick Shawn Booth over Nick Viall
Nick had a second run on the Bachelorette this past season, which again ended in his heartbreak when he proposed to Kaitlyn Bristowe. He opened up about the rejection to ET in July.
"I took a risk and I decided to trust the relationship and have confidence in it at the risk of getting my heart broken," he said of the ill-fated proposal. "I would rather be that person like I said than constantly questioning her and be a needy and insecure person."
Nick also seemed open to the possibility of trying his luck as the Bachelor.
WATCH: 4 Reasons Why We Love (and Will Miss!) Kaitlyn Bristowe
"I would obviously feel really lucky and fortunate to be considered and asked. It's such a cool opportunity and it's very flattering, but at the same time, there are no guarantees to even find someone," he said. "I would seriously consider it, but I have to talk to my family and friends."
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Proper research and planning make for a successful and fruitful garden. Happy planting!
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Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important decision, with potential risks and benefits. Explore these frequently asked questions about cancer clinical trials offered at Mayo Clinic.
Cancer clinical trials study new cancer drugs or drug combinations, new medical procedures, new devices or surgical techniques, new ways to use existing treatments, and even lifestyle and behavior changes. Clinical trials provide access to potential treatments under investigation, giving options to people who otherwise may face limited choices.
Learn more about clinical trials.
What types of cancer clinical trials does Mayo Clinic offer?
We offer several types of clinical trials:
Quality of life. These trials focus on the comfort and quality of life of patients with cancer and survivors of cancer. They research new ways to minimize the side effects of cancer and its treatments.
Prevention. These trials explore ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer. They can include people who have not had cancer, those with higher risk, or those who have had cancer in the past. These trials might test lifestyle changes (such as exercising or quitting smoking), medicines, vaccines or vitamins.
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Why are clinical trials important?
The more people who participate in clinical trials, the faster drugs, treatments and lifestyle changes can be tested and the quicker people can get better care. Clinical trials have many potential medical benefits, including:
Identifying effective treatments for future generations
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The benefits of participating in a clinical trial vary by person:
Participants gain earlier access to new treatment.
In many cases trials aren't a last resort — they may be the first choice for patients without other treatment options.
Participants often don't have to pay for experimental treatment or procedures.
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Mayo Clinic is committed to protecting you and your safety. Each clinical trial requires informed consent from the participant. This consent ensures that you understand key facts about a research study before you get involved. The risks are different for each trial. A clinical trial may:
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Measures are in place to help ensure safety for participants:
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What is the purpose?
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As the 50th annual CMA Awards looms ever nearer, even more videos fitting the Forever Country theme are beginning to appear. The latest partners Luke Bryan with Little Big Town, performing a mashup of two classic country songs that nods in style and approach to the ambitious "Forever Country" project that was released in September.
Standing with their backs to Bryan, Little Big Town starts the brief clip off with Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again," harmonizing through part of the song's familiar chorus. Without changing key or tempo, Bryan adds in a couple lines of multiple Entertainer of the Year-winning group Alabama's "Mountain Music." They all meet back up at the end to complete the chorus of Nelson's song together.
A similar video featuring Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert also made its first appearance online. Urban and Lambert stand back to back, while Urban sings "Always on My Mind" as Nelson recorded it, into which Lambert interjects Patsy Cline's "Crazy" – written, of course, by Nelson – before they sing out the last lines in harmony.
Lambert, Urban, Bryan and Little Big Town are all slated to perform at the 50th annual CMA Awards, along with Dierks Bentley, Maren Morris, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, Kelsea Ballerini, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw and Kacey Musgraves. The event will be hosted once again by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from Nashville on ABC Wednesday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. ET.
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Drivers in car-crazed California paid more than 10% more for their gasoline at the start of the year. They just didn't realize it.
As expected, California's introduction of the emissions cap-and-trade program for transportation fuel suppliers boosted Los Angeles regular gasoline rack prices nearly 17 cents in the first two days of 2015 to $1.5885/gal. The rack is the wholesale level where gasoline and diesel is moved onto those often-shiny tanker trucks that hold roughly 9,000 gallons.
What barely changed right away was the price up and down the supply chain.
A look at two data points and what they mean… if they mean anything.


Uniform Education are working with an alternative education provision who are looking to appoint learning support assistants within the school.
The school provides an education for children who have been given a second chance within education after being excluded from mainstream schools.
The school can offer the students a range of fantastic facilities, such as a Design Technology lab, an art block, PE and sports facilities as well as having links to a London football club who provide training sessions.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working with children with challenging behaviour, and someone who can deliver a fun and engaging curriculum alongside a class teacher.
There is an opportunity of a permanent contract once you have successfully completed a successful probation period.
The head of school and support on offer is second to none and there is so much opportunity for career develpoment.


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Professor Paul Stiff, typographer, design historian, writer and teacher, has died after a long illness. Since 1980 Paul taught typography and graphic communication in the department of the same name at the University of Reading. Here he was a leading protagonist for 'design for reading' and inspired generations of undergraduates.
In his teaching Paul's aim was to construct a knowledge base to inform the exercise of professional judgement, and to develop the 'reflective practitioner' model of design engagement. He planned, developed and directed for its first four years the innovative and renowned MA programme in Information Design. This has recruited internationally (USA, Canada, Australia, Norway, Brazil, Chile, EU) and has provided a life-changing and transformative experience for its graduates.
He was a meticulous teacher and would not countenance sloppy thinking of any kind; he challenged, irritated, inspired, encouraged, antagonised and stimulated would-be typographers and information designers. Those who responded to his questioning and insistence to try again realised that such demands were driven by his belief in the importance and value of the discipline that he nurtured and loved. Such students have gone on to become exceptional designers, some of them teachers, and some writers: Paul regarded it as his privilege to have been able to guide them.
Paul was an exemplary editor and designer of leading journals in typography and graphic communication, regarding this as an essential element of the subject building necessary for an emerging academic discipline. He was co-editor of Information Design Journal from 1985 to 1989, and was sole editor until 1999. He was founder editor of Typography Papers in 1996, now internationally recognised as the benchmark for research and scholarship in the field.
Paul's writing has defined the subject in numerous ways, and it is difficult to select particular examples. However, three lengthy essays deserve particular mention to demonstrate first, the breadth of engagement with the subject, and second, the extent of the intellectual enquiry that underpins his work. His paper. 'Instructing the printer: what specification tells about typographic designing', written in 1996, looked at the relationship between designers, compositors and quality. Nearly ten years later 'Brunelleschi's epitaph and the design of public letters in fifteenth-century Florence' was about the design of inscriptions in works of art and architecture. In 'Austerity, optimism; modern typography in Britain after the war' he wrote about post-war Britain through the lens of 'design for printing' and the foundations that were built at this time for modern design and ways of doing it.
Since 2004 Paul has been Principal Investigator in two major projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council: 'The optimism of modernity' and 'Designing information in everyday life 1815-1914'. Both of these embrace the 'design for reading' theme that has pervaded his work, and they bring together history, theory and practice in ways that have attracted considerable attention: of one of the 'Optimism of modernity' published volumes one Royal Design of British Industry wrote: 'a sensational set of essays - a really important document in design history'. Paul enjoyed working on these projects because, as with his teaching, he influenced and challenged his post-docs. He brought together ideas from these projects in his last public speaking engagement, at the ATypI conference in Dublin where he talked about typographies in everyday life, viewed through lenses both historical and political. It considered the social contexts in which everyday reading happens, and the diverse social practices of literacy. Typography ran as a thread through these themes.
Paul has played a central part in building the world-class Department of Typography and Graphic Communication. That Reading is now the pre-eminent place for the subject is due in no small part to his work and engagement. Many of Paul's students and colleagues were inspired by his love of food, wine and cooking, and will have relished and savoured his ribollita, polenta with a simple tomato sauce, or a glass of madeira and 'plain cake'. One of his greatest pleasures in the last few months of his life were the lunches, teas and suppers that he shared with colleagues and friends.


Let's stay with the theme of helping students learn how to learn for another week. Two weeks ago, I offered some ways to support student metacognition; last week, the "Article of the Week" explored six ways for faculty to reflect on their own teaching.
This week, I want to focus on helping students develop strategies to prepare for their upcoming exams. Yes, the season is upon us. But a word of warning and remorse: some of the methods I'll suggest have the best chance of succeeding if implemented earlier in the semester – before the midterm at least. But don't touch that dial – there are suggestions for everyone and you can also mark the article for retrieval at the start of next semester. Still, keep in mind that strategies to help students become more knowledgeable about how they prepare for exams can take time to sink in. So, let's dive in.
For students, preparing for exams involves a considerable number of variables, not just the amount of time spent studying. In fact, the literature suggests that there's a fairly tenuous relationship between how well students do on exams and the time they spend studying. This can be a revelation for many students – I know it was for me. During my undergraduate years, I was sure that there was a direct relationship between studying for more hours and getting a better grade, and the fact that the empirical evidence in my own case didn't bear this out never dissuaded me from this way of thinking.
Last week, the "Article of the Week" focused on ways to help students be more aware of how they think – to engage in metacognitive practices – in order to develop self-aware approaches that help them transfer what they learn from one course to the next, from one discipline to another, and from school to life. This week I'll focus on six ways that we, as teachers, can reflect on our own practice so as to improve our teaching and student learning outcomes.
I studied all Saturday night and Sunday; I re-read all the assigned textbook readings and went over my notes. I even took the time to memorize all the words bolded in the text. I worked really hard, but still got a C-. I don't know what to do!
So, what's your advice, dear reader? Tell the student: "It looks like you're not studying hard enough. You need to work harder; you need to figure out how to apply yourself better"?
Or what about the student who has done well on all the quizzes and exams you have given but seems to struggle when asked in class to explain the reasoning behind her proofs or the concept from which the equation is drawn?


Tue: not easy to drive by the site of the burnt-down house, now completely demolished. The swing is still standing there at the far end of the yard near where Gator was buried. She was the family's pet dog for 12+yrs. Relieved and happy to see the new house and that the family thrives and are well-settled in this new neighbourhood. Shrimp salad lunch specially for Sophie while the 3 older kids are in school.
The Wisteria blooms are amazing and also the other spring blooms.
Wed: good to catch up with Amy and Rachel. The last time I met up with the Jensens was 2yrs ago Aug 2012 in Brussels/Belgium. They have just relocated back to the USA. Katy and Rachel are friends from when they were 3 & 1 (2004 pix credit to AmyJ) and now 14 & 12 (2014). Rachel has grown into a fine pretty young lady, tall and looks much like her father Mike.
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Калифорнийская морская свинья () — вид морских китообразных млекопитающих из семейства морских свиней. Редкий вид, эндемичный для северной части Калифорнийского залива. По последним оценкам ученых, представителей этого вида осталось менее 10 особей.

Описание

Форма тела животного характерна для всех морских свиней. Это коренастое животное, при взгляде сбоку плавники образуют отдалённое подобие звезды. Калифорнийская морская свинья — самая мелкая из морских свиней. Она вырастает только до 150 см, её вес может достигать 50 кг. Вокруг глаз — большие чёрные «очки», губы и кожа вокруг рта тоже чёрные. Верхняя сторона тела от серой до тёмно-серой. Брюхо беловатое или светло-серое, граница между тёмной спиной и светлым брюхом размыта. Ласты относительно крупнее, чем у других морских свиней, спинной плавник тоньше чем у других родственных видов, и более серповидный по форме. Череп меньше, а рострум короче и шире, чем у других видов рода.

Среда обитания
Вакита живёт в мелководных лагунах с тёмной водой, расположенных вдоль береговой линии. В водах глубиной более 30 метров встречается редко. Может выживать в лагунах, настолько мелких, что её спина высовывается из воды. В местах обитания вакиты вода активно перемешивается приливами и отливами, здесь активно действуют конвекционные процессы, высока первичная и вторичная биологическая продуктивность.

Поведение
Калифорнийскую морскую свинью редко можно наблюдать в природе. На основании имеющихся немногочисленных наблюдений считается, что она неторопливо плавает и кормится. Калифорнийская морская свинья неуловима, она избегает любых лодок или иных плавсредств. Выныривая на поверхность за воздухом, она совершает медленное движение вперёд и вокруг горизонтальной оси, только слегка тревожа при этом водную поверхность, а потом сразу же исчезает, часто надолго. Она не создаёт при выдохе чёткого фонтана, но, как и обыкновенная морская свинья (Phocoena phocoena), производит громкий резкий пыхтящий звук.

Питание
Все 17 видов рыб, обнаруживаемые в желудках этих морских свиней, относятся к донным видам, населяющим относительно мелкие воды в северной части Калифорнийского залива. Очевидно, калифорнийская морская свинья поедает все мелкие виды рыбы и кальмаров, живущие в местах её обитания.

Стадное поведение
Как и другие морские свиньи, калифорнийская морская свинья встречается поодиночке или в небольших группах в 1—3 особи. Иногда численность стада может достигать 8—10 особей.

Размножение
Очевидно, калифорнийская морская свинья чаще всего рождает детёнышей весной. Беременность, вероятно, составляет 10—11 месяцев. Максимальная зафиксированная продолжительность жизни — 21 год.

Охрана вида
На калифорнийскую морскую свинью никогда не охотились. Фактически, существование этого вида было подтверждено только в 1985 году в ходе специального исследования. Тем не менее известно, что популяция калифорнийской морской свиньи сокращается. Основная угроза этому виду — прилов в сетях, выставленных на тотоабу, эндемичную для Калифорнийского залива и, наряду с калифорнийской морской свиньёй, находящуюся под угрозой исчезновения рыбу. Комитет восстановления численности калифорнийской морской свиньи ( или «CIRVA») в 2000 году сделал заключение, что в год в сетях погибает от 39 до 84 особей этого вида. Как в документах Международного союза охраны природы, так и в Конвенции о Международной Торговле Находящимися в Опасности Видами Растений и Животных калифорнийская морская свинья указывается среди видов, наиболее близких к вымиранию. Чтобы предотвратить вымирание этого вида, правительство Мексики создало заповедник, включающий в себя северную часть Калифорнийского залива и дельту реки Колорадо. CIRVA рекомендует расширить этот заповедник в южном направлении так, чтобы он включил в себя весь известный учёным ареал калифорнийской морской свиньи, а также полностью запретить присутствие на территории заповедника рыболовецких траулеров. Даже если свести к нулю число особей калифорнийской морской свиньи, погибающих в рыболовных сетях, определённые опасения всё равно останутся. Использование хлорсодержащих пестицидов, сократившийся в результате забора воды на ирригацию сток реки Колорадо и пагубное влияние близкородственного скрещивания могут также причинить ущерб популяции.

Калифорнийская морская свинья — один из 100 самых эволюционно уникальных и находящихся в опасности видов. Эволюционная уникальность предполагает, что у этого вида нет близких родственников, откуда вытекает важность его охраны.

28 октября 2008 Канада, Мексика и США на основании полномочий, предоставленных природоохранной организацией в рамках NAFTA, а также Комиссией по Сотрудничеству в Природоохранной Сфере, приняли Общесевероамериканский План по Охране (англ. «North American Conservation Action Plan» или «NACAP») калифорнийской морской свиньи. Этот план представляет собой стратегию поддержки действий Мексики в восстановлении численности вида, признанного одним из наиболее редких морских млекопитающих. Закон США «» () включает калифорнийскую морскую свинью в список исчезающих видов.

Примечания

Литература
 Preventing the extinction of a small population: Vaquita fishery mortality and mitigation strategies D'Agrosa, Lennert and Vidal. Conservational Biology vol 14. pages 1110—1119
 National Audubon Society: Guide to Marine Mammals of the World, Reeves et al. 2002, ISBN 0-375-41141-0

Ссылки
 «Vaquita — последний шанс для пустынного китообразного» документальный фильм и социальный проект о калифорнийской морской свинье
 Страница о калифорнийской морской свинье на сайте Национальной Службы США по Рыболовству и Морю
 ¡Viva Vaquita! — организация, поставившая себе целью предотвратить вымирание калифорнийской морской свиньи
 Охрана калифорнийской морской свиньи  (2006), Rojas-Bracho et al., Mammal Review, 36:3, Pg 179.
 Эволюционно уникальные и находящиеся в опасности виды
 «Can Social Media Save Vaquita, the World's Rarest Porpoise?» on Treehugger
 Convention on Migratory Species

Морские свиньи
Млекопитающие Северной Америки
Млекопитающие Центральной Америки
Животные, описанные в 1958 году
Объекты охоты

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York Civil War Round Table
Manchester Archives
154 years ago today: Lincoln's funeral train passed through York County
Abraham Lincoln's funeral train passed through York County on April 21, 1863, as a cold drizzle set the tone as somber crowds lined the tracks.
Emigsville, Glen Rock, Hanover Junction, Lincoln, Manchester, Railroads, York April 21, 2019 April 21, 2019
Anti-Lincoln sentiment swept 1863 local elections in York County
York County was a Democratic stronghold in the 1800s. After the Gettysburg Campaign, a wave of anti-Lincoln sentiment swept through the county.
Civil War people, Civilians, Dover, Lincoln, Manchester, West Manchester Township, Wrightsville, York June 21, 2018 August 12, 2018
York County saw several small Civil War skirmishes
I recently posted a blog entry about a small engagement during the Gettysburg Campaign in
Battlefields, Civilians, Confederates, Dover, Gettysburg Campaign, Hanover, Hanover Junction, Jefferson, Manchester, Warrington Township, Wrightsville, Yankees, York, York Haven March 16, 2017 March 17, 2017
Manchester resident recalled Rebel invasion
As Major General Jubal Early's long column of Confederate soldiers reached Weigelstown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday
Civilians, Confederates, Gettysburg Campaign, Manchester, Railroads September 6, 2016
Manchester Township Historical Society plans Antique Appraisal Clinic on Aug 20
Event: Antique Appraisal Festival Event date: August 20, 2016; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It's
Civil War collectibles, Civil War events, Manchester July 6, 2016
York CWRT to host talk on "The Northern Central Railway in the Civil War"
The railroads of both the North and the South played important roles in the Civil
Emigsville, Gettysburg Campaign, Glen Rock, Hanover Junction, Manchester, Railroads, Wrightsville, York, York CWRT, York Haven June 14, 2015
"Kindly Friend Willis" was conductor on the Underground Railroad
According to the Library of Congress, the Willis House is the most pretentious and academically
Black history, Civilians, Manchester, Underground Railroad March 26, 2015 March 26, 2015
Manchester Twp. "poor soljer" appealed to General Meade for a furlough
Lena Burial Park in Stephenson County, Illinois, is a long, long way from Manchester Township,
Manchester, Yankees January 3, 2015 January 3, 2015
York County soldiers: Pvt. George Berkheimer
George Berkheimer was just one of more than 11,000 men in York County, Pennsylvania, who
Manchester, West Manchester Township, Yankees, York January 28, 2011
Civil War graves – Manchester Union Cemetery
Manchester Union Cemetery is at the corner of S.R. 181 (Main Street / known as
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Scott Mingus is a scientist and consultant in the global pulp and paper industry, and holds patents in self-adhesive postage stamps and bar code labels. He has written 19 Civil War and Underground Railroad books. His biography of Confederate General William "Extra Billy" Smith won multiple awards, including the Dr. James I. Robertson Jr. Literary Prize for Confederate History. He has also written several articles for Gettysburg Magazine, as well as for various historical journals.
Scott and his wife, Debi, live in York, Pa., and for more than a decade, he was written this blog, Cannonball, on the Civil War history of York County. His great-great-grandfather was a 15-year-old drummer and rifleman in the 51st Ohio Infantry under General George "Pap" Thomas, and other family members fought at Antietam and Gettysburg in the 7th West Virginia.
Contact Scott at scottmingus@yahoo.com.
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Command and Control (C2) Daemon
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Overview
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The C2 daemon is a service that listens to the command line client on a pair of
named pipes. The client submits a command and its arguments to be run. The daemon
executes the command and returns the output.

Protocol Overview
-----------------

The command line client and the daemon communicate by transferring `CBOR <http://cbor.io/>`__ encoded data inside of CSP packets.
This allows for a dynamic protocol and for simple passing of messages with varying
data payloads.

These messages are passed between a client and the daemon. A client will initiate
a C2 "command transaction" by issuing a request. A transaction is comprised of
a command request which is processed by the command daemon and completed when
the daemon returns a response.

Daemon Input Message Format
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The daemon accepts a CSP packet containing an encoded CBOR payload with the following fields:

+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Field           | Type   | Use                                                              |
+=================+========+==================================================================+
| MSG_TYPE        | Int    | Designates the command type                                      |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ARG_COUNT       | Int    | The number of arguments following the command                    |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| COMMAND_NAME    | String | The command to be run                                            |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ARGS            | Array  | An array of argument values                                      |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+

Daemon Output Message Format
----------------------------

Upon a successful command request processing and execution the daemon will
respond with a CSP packet containing an encoded CBOR payload with the following
fields:

+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Field           | Type   | Use                                                              |
+=================+========+==================================================================+
| RETURN_CODE     | Int    | The return code of the command that was run                      |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| EXEC_TIME       | Double | The amount of time that the command took to run                  |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| OUTPUT          | String | The stdout of the command that was run                           |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+

If there is an error that occurs while processing a command request, the daemon
will return an error packet containing the following fields:

+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| Field           | Type   | Use                                                              |
+=================+========+==================================================================+
| MSG_TYPE        | Int    | Designates the response type                                     |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ERROR_MSG       | Int    | The description of the error that occurred                       |
+-----------------+--------+------------------------------------------------------------------+

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Q: Another problem updating flavour of linux (2) I have several books made with Tex (pdf made with XeLaTeX) and I have encountered a problem updating my software.
Currently I have installed texlive-full + kile. The distribution used is Debian 7.
I tried to upgrade to other distributions like Ubuntu in its flavors and other derivatives as LinuxMint, KXStudio, etc.
The result of migration has always been the same: the documents do not produce an identical pdf.
Deputy minimum tex file and pdf conducted in Debian and xBuntu / derivatives.
I make the compilation Kile with XeLaTeX

File .tex:
\documentclass[a4paper,11pt]{book} % libro impreso
\usepackage[right=1.8cm,left=2.6cm,top=2.6cm,bottom=1.8cm,headsep=0.6cm,footskip=0cm]{geometry}
\usepackage{fontspec}
\usepackage{wrapfig}
\usepackage[framemethod=TikZ]{mdframed}
\usepackage{titlesec}

\setmainfont{Linux Libertine O}
\setlength{\headheight}{17pt}
\titleformat{\chapter}[display]
  {\normalfont\huge\bfseries}{\chaptertitlename\ \thechapter}
            {6dd} %espacio entre la leyenda del capitulo y el titulo del capitulo
            {\Huge}
\titlespacing*{\chapter}{0pt} %margen izquierdo del titulo
            {-20pt} %espacio antes de la leyenda capítulo
            {3cc} %espacio despues del titulo del capitulo
\setlength{\parindent}{1.5em} % entrada párrafo 1.5 cuadratines
\setlength{\parskip}{0pt plus 0pt minus 0pt} % separación entre párrafos
\linespread{1} % interlinea
\mdfdefinestyle{Marco}{%
    linecolor=black,
    outerlinewidth=0.25dd,
    roundcorner=6pt,
    innertopmargin=6dd,
    innerbottommargin=6dd,
    innerrightmargin=6dd,
    innerleftmargin=6dd,
    backgroundcolor=white
    skipbelow=0,
    skipabove=0}

\begin{document}

\chapter{Posiciones del paciente}

\section{Decúbito supino}

\noindent\begin{wrapfigure}[9]{l}[0mm]{54mm}
\vspace{-5mm}
\includegraphics[height=40mm, keepaspectratio]{imatges/4-1.png}
\end{wrapfigure}
\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\
\indent

\section{Decúbito prono}

\noindent\begin{wrapfigure}[9]{l}[0mm]{54mm}
\vspace{-5mm}
\includegraphics[height=40mm, keepaspectratio]{imatges/4-2.png}
\end{wrapfigure}
\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\
\indent

\section{Decúbito lateral}

\noindent\begin{wrapfigure}[9]{l}[0mm]{54mm}
\vspace{-5mm}
\includegraphics[height=40mm, keepaspectratio]{imatges/4-3.png}
\end{wrapfigure}
\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\
\indent

\begin{mdframed}[style=Marco]

\textbf{Zonas delicadas}

\vspace{1\baselineskip}

\begin{itemize}
\item \textit{Hueco poplíteo:} Situada en la región posterior de la rodilla

\item \textit{Triángulo de Scarpa:} Espacio triangular en la región de la ingle, cuyos lados están formados por el ligamento inguinal, músculo sartorio y el primer aductor.

\item \textit{Pliegue de codo:} Zona entre el brazo y el antebrazo (parte anterior).
\end{itemize}
\end{mdframed}

\newpage

\end{document}

I detected another problem because of the diff.
The space between the text and the list differs in the version of Ubuntu.
Do you know how I can fix this problem?

Keep in mind that I can only rewrite the preamble because I have a lot of books made.
It would be desirable not having to put Debian libraries in each book.

A: I have found de solution:
\newcommand{\LineasBlancas}[1]{%
  \ifinmdframed \else \vspace{#1\baselineskip} \fi%
}
\newif\ifinmdframed
\AtBeginEnvironment{mdframed}{\inmdframedtrue}

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Those who are familiar with scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg's idea of spiritual causality understand that God's influx moves as an orderly process from non-physical beginnings to physical results in the spacetime arena. This theistic model of purposeful causal process starting from higher or innermost things to lower or external things is formulated within a triune order as ends, mediate causes and effects.
This top-down order is fine when contemplating God's order in the process of creation—from spirit to matter. However, when considering the process of evolution and the emergence of bio-complexity there is a change in the order of action and influx—because effects more closely resemble ends or first principles.
For instance, when Swedenborg describes the growth of a human fetus the process is from innermost things to outermost things—then to mediate things! So instead of the top-down order of 1-2-3, we get 1-3-2! This "switcheroo" even happens between the relationships of the three essentials in the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Scripture first offers us the 1-2-3 order of divine process. God the Father is first. God the Son (Jesus) is second. And the Holy Spirit acts last—that is, the Holy Spirit manifests last. This sequential order is confirmed by the fact that in John 7:39 the "Holy Spirit was not yet, because Jesus was not yet glorified." But when we consider Swedenborg's statement that the Holy Spirit is the Divine Proceeding it becomes the mediating force and causal link between Divine Love (innermost essence) and Truth (form finding existence in externals). In other words, when all three elements are in their proper cosmic arrangement (simultaneous order) they manifest a different relationship.
So the order of action, once the Holy Spirit enters the equation, is 1-3-2. This is because although it acts last in time, it has a greater (higher) degree of holiness than the "lower" flesh and blood of Jesus, which consists only of physical matter (externals).
Glorification is the evolutionary process by which Jesus perfected and unified His human nature and human form with His Divine Nature. Through humiliation and acts of service the Holy Spirit transformed Jesus' physical body into a perfect conductor of heavenly order and Love—until all its operations were purely holy. This is why Jesus ascended into heaven with His body because it became the Holy Spirit in the fullness of time!
We see this change of order in the operation between the human soul, the human body, and the resulting action, which proceeds from the conjunction and mediation of the two. Here, the spirit (and its aim) first flows into the body through mediate causes and structures (1-2-3) but when the body produces a useful action (corresponding to the wishes of the spirit) the proceeding or mediate cause which harmonizes the two takes the third or outward position (1-3-2) because usefulness comes forth from the body's actions and therefore becomes the new external or outermost effect.
The direction of God's influx is not simply from heaven into physical forms but into forms of dynamic uses. It is usefulness that first mediates between inner and outer realities (1-2-3) and later manifests (1-3-2) in the outer.
It is through the order 1-3-2 that utility and usefulness ascends back to heaven and evolves. But I will stop here for now.


GSM London recently hosted the first ever higher education open day for students studying for a BTEC qualification. Our vocational degrees have much in common with the qualification – a focus on practical skills, continuous assessment – which is why creating links with these students is important to us.
The open day took place at our Greenford campus and was a great success. It aimed to give students an insight into higher education to help them make the progression from college to university. For level 3 BTEC students we believe that transition can be quite seamless.
The open day started with refreshments and a welcome talk. Students then met the teams to discuss their course choices in more depth. This is an opportunity to find out more about the application process and to get advice on careers goals from the experts.
It's a view that potential students, currently studying BTEC agree with.
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Most cities or municipalities do not have many regulations regarding dumpster rental in Tivoli as long as you keep the dumpster totally on your own property during the rental period. If you must put your container on the road in any way, you will probably have to obtain a license from the appropriate building permit office in your town.
Most dumpster rental firms in Tivoli will take care of procuring this license for you if you rent from them. Ensure that if you're intending to set the dumpster on the road, the business has made the appropriate arrangements. You need to also make certain you get the license in a timely manner and at the correct price. If you believed the dumpster business was getting a license and they did not, you will be the one who will need to pay the fine that is issued by the authorities.
Almost all roll of dumpsters have the same width (generally eight feet). That makes it feasible for firms to make use of the same trucks to transport a wide variety of dumpsters. When you see a dumpster's measurements, Thus , you can presume that they refer to depth and length. You may even see dumpster sizes listed by yards. This actually refers to square yards that measure the dumpster's volume.
If you're organizing a big commercial project, then you will likely need a 40-yard dumpster or larger. Substantial house renovations may require a 30-yard dumpster, but most smaller home repairs just want 20-yard or even 10-yard dumpsters. Speak to an expert in case you want more advice on selecting a dumpster size that matches your project.
Do I need a permit to rent a dumpster in Tivoli?
If that is your very first time renting a dumpster in Tivoli, you may not know what is legally permissible in regards to the positioning of the dumpster. In case you plan to place the dumpster completely on your own property, you're not typically required to get a permit.
If, nevertheless, your project needs you to place the dumpster on a public road or roadway, this may under normal conditions mean that you must submit an application for a permit. It's almost always advisable to consult your local city or county offices (perhaps the parking enforcement division) in case you own a question about the need for a permit on a road.
Should you fail to get a permit and find out afterwards that you were required to have one, you'll likely face a fine from your local authorities. In most dumpster rental in Tivoli cases, though, you should be just fine without a permit as long as you keep the dumpster on your property.
If you're looking to rent a dumpster in Tivoli, one of your primary considerations is going to be cost. There are generally two pricing options available when renting a dumpster in Tivoli. Flat rate is pricing dependent on the size of the dumpster, not the amount of material you put in it. Per ton pricing will charge you based on the weight you need hauled.
One kind of pricing structure isn't necessarily more expensive than the other. If you know exactly how much material you need to throw away, you might get a better deal with per ton pricing. On the other hand, flat rate pricing can assist you to keep a limitation on prices when you're coping with unknown weights. Whether you consistently rent dumpsters for work or just need a one time rental for a job throughout the home, you want to look around to find the best rental prices predicated on your own needs.
One of the biggest concerns you probably have when renting a dumpster in Tivoli is how much it will cost. Among the most effective ways to negate this anxiety would be to get precise information. When you call to get a price quote, have a good idea of how much waste you will need to eliminate so you may get the best recommendation on dumpster size. In the event you are not sure on the total amount of waste, renting a size larger will save you the added expense of renting a second dumpster if the first proves too small.
Provide any information you think is applicable to ensure you don't end up paying for services that you don't really need. Some companies charge by the container size, while others charge by weight. Make sure you understand which is which so you've a clear estimate. Likewise, ensure that you ask if the estimate you receive contains landfill charges; this will keep you from being surprised by an additional fee later.
You can fill your dumpster as high as you like, so long as you don't load it higher than the sides of the container. Over filling the dumpster could cause the waste or debris to slide off as the dumpster is loaded onto the truck or as the truck is driving. Overloaded or big-boned dumpsters are not really safe, and businesses WOn't take unsafe loads to be able to protect motorists and passengers on the road.
In certain areas, dumpster loads must be tarped for security. In case your load is too high, it WOn't have the ability to be tarped so you'll need to remove a number of the debris before it can be hauled away. This might lead to extra fees if it requires you to keep the dumpster for a longer amount of time. Remember to maintain your load no higher than the sides of the dumpster, and you will be fine.
You may normally schedule the total amount of time you plan to maintain the dumpster when you first telephone to set up your dumpster service. This normally includes the dropoff and pick up dates. Most businesses do ask that you be present when the dumpster is delivered. This really is essential to ensure the dumpster is put in the most effective location for your job. You do not have to be present when the dumpster is picked up to haul it away.
If you get into your job and realize you need pick up sooner or later than you originally requested, that is not a difficulty. Only telephone the organization 's office and describe exactly what you need, and they'll do everything they can to accommodate your request. There might be times they can't match your adjusted program exactly due to previous commitments, nevertheless they'll do the best they can to pick your dumpster upward at the right time.
Rubbish removal vs dumpster rental in Tivoli - Which is right for you?
When you have a job you're going to undertake at home, you might be wondering if it's better to hire someone to come haul off all your trash and rubbish for you, or in the event you need to only rent a dumpster in Tivoli and load it yourself.
Renting a container is a better alternative in the event you'd like the flexibility to load it on your own time and you also do not mind doing it yourself to save on work. Dumpsters also work nicely in case you've at least seven cubic yards or more of debris. Roll offs normally start at 10 cubic yards, so should you only have 3-4 yards of waste, you're paying for much more dumpster than you desire.
Garbage or rubbish removal makes more sense should you'd like somebody else to load your old items. Additionally, it functions nicely should you'd like it to be taken away immediately so it's out of your own hair or in case you only have a few big things; this is probably cheaper than renting an entire dumpster.
The cost to rent a dumpster in Tivoli depends on several variables such as the size you need and how long you need to keep it to complete your job. Normally, you can expect to spend more cash for bigger dumpsters. Keeping the dumpster for a longer amount of time will also increase the cost.
Getting quotes is among the finest methods to compare dumpster costs to make sure you get a fair deal. Since some firms may charge additional fees, it's very important to make sure the price quote comprises all of the gear and services which you need.
Usually, renting a dumpster in Tivoli is an affordable way to remove debris from a building, remodeling, or clean out endeavor. So long as you get price quotes so you can compare your choices, you need to realize you could get a great deal on a dumpster rental in Tivoli.
Construction Dumpster Rental in Tivoli - Do You Want One?
The most frequent exception to this rule is when you've got a truck that is large enough to transport all construction debris to a landfill or landfill drop off point. If you're working on a tiny bathroom remodeling job, for instance, you might find that you could fit all of the debris in a truck bed.
Other than quite small jobs, it is recommended that you rent a dumpster in Tivoli for construction jobs.
If you aren't sure whether your municipality accepts construction debris, contact the city for more advice. You will likely find you will have to rent a dumpster in Tivoli. Placing debris outside for garbage removal could potentially lead to fines.
If you rent a 30 yard dumpster, you'll be receiving a container that can carry 30 cubic yards of waste or debris. Your 30 yard container will measure about 22 feet long by 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. These numbers could change slightly depending on the dumpster rental company in Tivoli you choose. A 30 yard dumpster will carry between 9 and 15 pickup truck loads of waste, therefore it's an excellent choice for whole-house residential cleanouts as well as commercial clean-up projects.
When you rent a dumpster in Tivoli, you are dealing with professionals who use terms associated with the construction industry and dumpsters each day. Since you likely don't use these terms every single day, here's a bit of the lingo to get you acclimated. This will really help you cope with company employees who may get impatient if you don't comprehend what they are explaining about their products.
"Container" and "roll-off" are both satisfactory terms for the large metal box you want to rent. Professionals don't use the term "dumpster" as much as the other terms. Containers are often leased in cubic yard sizes, but you don't have to include the "cubic" part. Merely say "yard" or "yarder." If, for example, you want to rent a 30-yard dumpster, you may say, "I'm interested in a 30-yard roll-off" or "I Had like to rent a 30-yarder." Use these terms, and you will sound like a pro when you call.


During the feudal era, there was a period of more than 200 years during which the people of Japan were forbidden to leave the country's islands, under the edicts of an isolationist policy known as Sakoku. Following the dissolution of the restriction in the mid-19th century, though, it feels like Japanese citizens have been making up for their ancestors' lost time as they enthusiastically travel abroad.
The rankings are compiled by awarding one point to every country a passport holder can enter without a visa, or alternatively, can obtain an entry visa for upon arrival at their destination. Had the calculations been made earlier in the year, Japan would have been tied with Singapore, but as of October, Japanese passport holders no longer need to obtain a visa before departure in order to enter Myanmar/Burma, bringing the total number of countries the Japanese passport opens up easy access to a staggering 190.
Japan was followed by Singapore's 189 countries, with several countries tied for the next rungs on the ladder.
Meanwhile, the passports with the least clout on Henley and Partners' list were those for Iraq and Afghanistan, tied for 106th place and providing access to just 30 countries each.
With Singapore just one country behind, it's unclear how long Japan will han on to the top spot for. For the time being, though, the nation can take pride in its passports being the strongest in the world, and, once those new ukiyo-e passports start getting issued next year, also arguably the most beautiful.
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Performers with learning disabilities in festival success
Arts lovers in Brighton and Hove were treated to an evening of music, drama and dance recently at a festival featuring performers with learning disabilities.
The Brighton Performing Arts Festival took place at Hove's Windmill Theatre, and was organised by CMG, an independent service provider for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs. Performances were given by service users to an audience of staff, family members and friends. Guests saw an array of different performances from more than 60 people. These included a magic light show; a fashion show; scenes from different musicals such as Grease; DJ sets; and a range of bands, including The Untamed and The Metal Gods.
Darren Rutland, a service user and singer in The Untamed, said "The band practiced really hard in the 6 weeks before the concert, and some of my band mates were quite nervous. We were pretty tired afterwards but felt great, and the crowd enjoyed it. We're looking forward to more concerts in the future."
Lynsey Way, CMG's psychologist and the event organiser, said: "The evening was an enormous success and it was fantastic to see so many people come from all across the Brighton and Hove area to see everyone on stage. "Performing in front of a large number of people can be a nerve-racking experience but everyone did really well and enjoyed the chance to show off their skills. It was a great opportunity for our service users to build up their confidence, at the same time as enjoying the talents of others, and many of them are already busy practising for future events!"


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So now? Steyer is ready to spend $100 million of his own pocket change to force himself into the public eye by seeking what used to be a sacred office, the highest in the land. What a colossal waste.
People in Sacramento politics probably are laying low amid Steyer's ridiculous run because they like or are afraid of Steyer's millions that have infiltrated California politics.
Count me out of this charade.
What's glaringly obvious to me is that if Steyer really cared about something greater than himself, he could put that money to much better use. But that's hardly a news flash.
What is far more significant is that Steyer's candidacy demonstrates an important point that still hasn't met its reckoning. That idea being that Steyer and Trump both symbolize self-aggrandizement devoid of self awareness.
Steyer and Trump are two sides of the same entitled white guy mentality.
Trump campaigned to unleash white male angst. His every move is calibrated to emphasize "us vs. them." The Mexicans, the Muslims, the gays, the trans people, the Jews, the immigrants, the refugees or any woman or outspoken person of color who disagrees gets trolled from the oval office.
And his base cheers even when his trolling hurts them economically. (See California farmers). And you know what? If you disagree with these characterizations, look at the data on who elected Trump and who still supports him no matter what.
Spare me your "economic anxiety" BS.
Steyer, like Joe Biden, seems to believe that he can tame the white angst that Trump has exploited. Like Biden, Steyer seems to believe he can do business with this angst. That he can mollify it, appease it, move us past it.
But what's hilarious about Steyer's roll-out is how he adopts some of the same imagery as Trump. Here is Steyer, filthy rich and crushingly entitled, in his campaign announcement video on Tuesday: "Americans are deeply disappointed and hurt by the way they're treated, by what they think is the power elite in Washington, D.C."
All that's missing from that statement is "drain the swamp!"
But that's not even the most objectionable aspect of Steyer's run. It's that Steyer somehow believes that he has more to offer than the most diverse field of candidates to seek the Democratic nomination in history.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, of Jamaican and Indian parents, is crushing it in the polls. She identifies as a black woman. Pete Buttegieg is gay, a miIllenial, a war veteran. Elizabeth Warren is lighting up audiences with a mixture of passion and super-wonk savvy. Julian Castro and Cory Booker are historic candidates. Amy Klobuchar is formidable in her own right.
Meanwhile, Biden and Bernie Sanders have decades of legislative experience. And yet? Here comes Steyer with no governing experience and nothing to distinguish him but a pile of money
Just by running, Steyer is saying: Forget about the black woman, the gay guy, the other women. I got this. And when this 62-year-old guy was a kid, that attitude was the bedrock of American culture.
Trump could make his political name by lying about where the only black U.S. president was born. He could get elected by convincing white men that they are an endangered class when endless metrics of American power and affluence and power say otherwise.
Some of the candidates running for president might actually confront white male angst in a way for it to find its reckoning.
But Steyer thinks he's the man for the job. Yeah, he would.
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Everyday a dental team works hard to serve 50-60 patients at a clinic run by Mercy Ships. The clinic is located about 25 minutes from where the Africa Mercy is berthed in Lomé, Togo. Procedures include extractions, fillings, new tooth construction and sometimes the occasional root canal. Dentists also treat osteomyelitis-a decaying bone infection that occurs when a tooth with a large cavity creates an abscess at the end of the root.
Dental hygienist Michelle Ediger, Canada (above) cleans a patients teeth. Local Day Workers from Togo work alongside full time crew to assist with all aspects of procedures.
People line up by the hundreds to be screened on Mondays and Thursdays for appointments. An average of 250 potential patients would be willing to wait all day in the hot sun to be seen. If able to be treated, they would given an appointment bracelet and day to return for their procedure.
Due to the lack of dental care in Togo, most patients have never been seen by a dentist. For many, a visit to the Mercy Ships dental clinic will result in relief of lifelong pain.


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Q: FutureBuilder not refreshing with new data I have a TabFolder. In my tabs, I have a ListView with a number of buttons. The buttons are created by reference to items in a JSON file, which means I have to use a Future to get the JSON and a FutureBuilder to build my list. All of this is working fine.
Now, When I long press an item in this list, I pop up an Alert requesting user to confirm or cancel the operation. The operation is to delete. When confirmed, the delete then removes the button item from the JSON file. This works just fine.
I am now trying to rebuild the list, with the item removed, but no matter what I have tried, it just stays there, until I move to another tab and back again (which I have to repeat twice).
How do I get my FutureBuilder to refresh the call to the JSON. I have tried to do another call to get my Future (JSON) in the return from the alert, I have tried in my FutureBuilder, I have tried in the onLongPress, I have tried putting setState in many places...
This async is frustrating, when you know it should work (and will work if I did not have to use async and Futures).
Anyway, here is my code for my FutureBuilder.
  Widget buildInProgress(List<Widget> inProgressList) {
    return Center(
      child: FutureBuilder<InProgressList>(
        future: futureInProgressList,
        builder: (context, snapshot) {
          if (snapshot.hasData) {
            inProgressList.clear();
            snapshot.data!.Forms!.forEach((InProgressItems formItem) {
              inProgressList.add(
                Container(
                  child: TextButton(
                    child: Row(
                      children: [
                        RichText(text: TextSpan(
                            text: formItem.formName! + "\n",
                            style: TextStyle(color: Colors.black, fontSize: 15.0, fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,),
                            children: <TextSpan>[
                              TextSpan(
                                text: formItem.displayDetail!,
                                style: TextStyle(color: Colors.grey[700], fontSize: 11.0,),
                              ),
                            ]
                        )),
                      ],
                    ),
                    onPressed: () {
                      getFormSendData(context, formItem);
                    },
                    onLongPress: () {
                      setState(() {
                        _popupDeleteQuestion(context, formItem);
                      });
                    },
                  ),
                  decoration: BoxDecoration(
                    border: Border(bottom: BorderSide(color: Colors.purple[400]!)),
                  ),
                ),
              );
            });
            return
              ListView(
                children: inProgressList,
                padding: EdgeInsets.all(8.0),
              );
          } else if (snapshot.hasError) {
            return Text("${snapshot.error}");
          }
          // By default, show a loading spinner
          return CircularProgressIndicator();
        },
      ),
    );
  }

I have set up my TabController with a listener to handle the Tab Selection...
  _handleTabSelection() {

    switch(_tabController!.index) {
      case 0:
        setState(() {

        });
        break;
      case 1:
        setState(() {
          futureFormList = fetchForms();
        });
        break;
      case 2:
        setState(() {
          futureInProgressList = showInProgressOrSubmitted("InProgress.json");
        });
        break;
      case 3:
        setState(() {
          futureSubmittedList = showInProgressOrSubmitted("Submitted.json");
        });
        break;
    }

  }

The listener hits, and the BuildInProgress hits, but the page does not refresh with the new data.
Your help will be very much appreciated.
  void _popupDeleteQuestion(BuildContext context, InProgressOrSubmittedItems formItem) async {

    showDialog(
        context: context,
        builder: (context)
        {
          return AlertDialog(
            title:Text("DELETE FORM"),
            content: StatefulBuilder(
                builder: (context, setState) {

                  return Column(
                    mainAxisSize: MainAxisSize.min,
                    crossAxisAlignment: CrossAxisAlignment.start,
                    children: <Widget>[

                      Text("Warning: This will delete all the data contained in this form.")

                    ],
                  );
                }),

            actions: <Widget>[
              new TextButton(
                onPressed: () {
                  setState((){

                  });
                  Navigator.of(context).pop();
                },
                //Color: Theme.of(context).primaryColor,
                child:  Text('Cancel'),
              ),
              new TextButton(
                onPressed: () async {
                  _deleteForm(formItem);
                  setState((){
                  Navigator.of(context).pop();
                  });

                },
                child:  Text('Accept'),
              ),
            ],
          );
        });

  }

  void _deleteForm(InProgressOrSubmittedItems formItem) async {
    HandleFile file = new HandleFile();

    file.deleteFile("${formItem.documentId}*");

    String detailFile = await file.readFile("InProgress.json");

    Map<String, dynamic> formData = new Map<String, dynamic>();

    if (detailFile != "")
    {
      formData = jsonDecode(detailFile);
    }

    List<dynamic> ipforms = [];

    if (formData.isNotEmpty)
    {
      ipforms = formData["FileList"];
    }

    List<dynamic> formDetail = [];
    try {
      formDetail = ipforms.where((element) => element["documentId"] !=
          formItem.documentId).toList();
    }
    catch (e) {

    }

    formData["FileList"] = formDetail;

    file.writeFile("InProgress.json", json.encode(formData));
  }

}

A: You should add setState after delete method.If your delete method return Future, add await in front of the method.
 _popupDeleteQuestion(context, formItem);
 setState(() {});

Edit
In _popupDeleteQuestion method, you don't really need to add setState. Add await infront.
onPressed: () async {
      await _deleteForm(formItem);
      Navigator.of(context).pop();
},

After _popupDeleteQuestion method called, call setState to rebuild.
 _popupDeleteQuestion(context, formItem).then((onValue){
      setState(() {});
});

A: After a while of trying to figure this out, I now have it working. With some help from @John Joe, and more googling, I have totally changed the method. Instead of looping through and adding items to a List, I now do it directly with a ListView.builder. I think the ListView.builder was the key, combined with the suggestions by John.
  Widget buildInProgressList() {
    return Center(
      child: FutureBuilder<InProgressOrSubmittedList>(
          future: futureInProgressList,
          builder: (context, snapshot) {
              if (snapshot.hasData) {
              return ListView.builder(
                  itemCount: snapshot.data!.pForms!.length,
                  itemBuilder: (context, index) {
                    InProgressOrSubmittedItems formItem = snapshot.data!
                        .pForms![index];
                    return Container(
                      child: TextButton(
                        child: Row(

                          children: [
                            RichText(text: TextSpan(
                                text: formItem.formName! + "\n",
                                style: TextStyle(color: Colors.black,
                                  fontSize: 15.0,
                                  fontWeight: FontWeight.bold,),
                                children: <TextSpan>[
                                  TextSpan(
                                    text: formItem.displayDetail!,
                                    style: TextStyle(
                                      color: Colors.grey[700], fontSize: 11.0,),

                                  ),
                                  TextSpan(
                                    text: "\nLast Updated: ${formatDate(
                                        formItem.lastUpdated!)}",
                                    style: TextStyle(
                                      color: Colors.grey[700], fontSize: 11.0,),

                                  ),
                                ]
                            )),
                          ],
                        ),

                        onPressed: () async {
                          await getFormSendData(context, formItem).then((
                              onValue) {
                            setState(() {});
                            futureInProgressList =
                                showInProgressOrSubmitted("InProgress.json");
                          });
                        },
                        onLongPress: () async {
                          await _popupDeleteQuestion(context, formItem).then((
                              onValue) {
                            setState(() {});
                            futureInProgressList =
                                showInProgressOrSubmitted("InProgress.json");
                          });
                          //futureInProgressList = showInProgressOrSubmitted("InProgress.json");

                        },

                      ),
                      decoration: BoxDecoration(
                        //color: Colors.purple[400],
                        border: Border(
                            bottom: BorderSide(color: Colors.purple[400]!)),
                      ),
                    );
                  }
              );
            }
            else
              {
                return Container();
              }
          }
      ),
    );
  }

I also had to make some changes to how my deletes were handled. In the onPressed of the Accept button on my AlertDialog I have also done similar to the solution that John mentioned.
onPressed: () async {
   await _deleteForm(formItem).then((value) {
       Navigator.of(context).pop();
       setState(() {});
       futureInProgressList = showInProgressOrSubmitted("InProgress.json");
   });
},

I had to make my _deleteForm function a Future so that I could get the ".then".
Hope this helps others that have similar issues.


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