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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Reflection;

namespace Dnn.MsBuild.Tasks.Extensions
{
    internal static class TypeExtensionMethods
    {
        public static bool HasAttribute<TAttribute>(this Type source)
            where TAttribute : Attribute
        {
            return source.GetCustomAttribute<TAttribute>() != null;
        }

        public static TAttribute GetCustomAttribute<TAttribute>(this IEnumerable<Type> source)
            where TAttribute : Attribute
        {
            var type = source.FirstOrDefault(arg => arg.HasAttribute<TAttribute>());
            return type?.GetCustomAttribute<TAttribute>();
        }
    }
}


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package integrationTests.multicast;

public final class Client
{
   private final String address;

   public Client(String address)
   {
      this.address = address;
   }

   public String getAddress()
   {
      return address;
   }
}

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Mac Games > Puzzle Games > Puzzle Pieces: Sweet Times
Puzzle Pieces: Sweet Times
(1.03 GB)
Puzzle Pieces: Sweet Times is a new and heartwarming jigsaw game packed full of great features! Dive in and enjoy the cozy atmosphere and the cutest photos ever! Images include autumn scenes, distant places, home sweet home and many colorful locations just waiting to be assembled. Make your own collection of sweet memorable photos!
8 chapters and more levels in each new chapter
New features: Random Pieces and Auto-Solve
Customizable difficulty
Useful Hints and Bonuses for smart solving
OS: 10.14/10.13/10.12/10.11/10.10
Hard Drive: 1087 MB
Puzzle Pieces: Sweet Times is rated 2.0 out of 5 by 13.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Yorkist27 from Works for Me! Good fun, absorbing and relaxing. What's not to like?
Rated 4 out of 5 by tholmes2 from Quite Enjoyable I was going to pass on this one because of the low reviews but took a chance and tried it for my self, I am glad I did because it is actually quite fun. I didn't like the music so I turned it off, which is not unusual as I am not a big music fan. There is no storyline, which is fine. The graphics/pictures are great, nice and bright. The puzzles are a good challenge, I like the idea of earning coins than using the coins to buy more puzzles. All in all a lot of fun, don't listen to the low reviews take a chance down load the demo and try it out for your selves, I am sure you won't be disappointed.
Rated 3 out of 5 by pennmom36 from LOCKED PUZZLES? WITH NONE OF THE OPTIONS A REAL PUZZLE GEEK WANTS In all fairness, I'm a puzzle geek and my opinion will be far more critical because puzzles are my jam. This game is perfectly fine for those who like to play an occasional puzzle game for relaxation. When I saw that TGT was a Jigsaw Puzzle game that wasn't by the usual developer of mass cookie-cutter games, I thought my prayers had been answered, but I was really disappointed when I realized that I had to follow the puzzle chapters one by one, at least until I won the specified number of coins to unlock more. To make matters worse, the options were basically the same as that "other" developer's puzzles AND the puzzles were only available in 30, 48. and 99 pieces, at least in the demo portion of chapters 1-2. There's a jigsaw meme that says "I don't like to brag, but I just solved a puzzle in a week and the box said 3-5 years" Nuff said? Let's start with the puzzles. There are 8 Chapters with varying levels. The pictures are decent, will save your progress and finished puzzles are downloadable, but you can only play selected puzzles until you earn enough coins to open up new chapters and even puzzles within the chapters themselves. As I stated earlier, it appears that you can only choose sizes of 30, 48 or 99 pieces, basically a child's size puzzle. -There's Gold on the Ground 42 puzzles -Together Across the World 48 puzzles -Every Moment Matters 51 puzzles -Believe in Yourself 54 puzzles -It's A Beautiful World 57 puzzles -The Warmest Place 60 puzzles -Ah, Mother Nature 63 puzzles -Good Ole Times 69 puzzles There is a Daily Coin Reward that increases in increments for consecutively logging on. There is a Random Puzzle Tab and a Daily Puzzle Tab and 42 Achievements to earn. You can enable a custom cursor, choose from 9 backgrounds, enable piece rotation, enable a timer, a preview picture or ghosted image. The ghosted image isn't a ghosted image at all, it's just a background of the puzzle image, not opaque as it should be! The puzzles allow you to Auto-solve (why? what's the point of watching the computer solve puzzles???) you can select the Border pieces, shuffle and sort, and there's a Hint button as well as a Zoom in or out feature. You can drag the screen around, but it doesn't allow you to select and drag multiple puzzle pieces to sort them manually, but then again, 99 pieces max doesn't require a lot of sorting lol. Now for the options this game doesn't have and should! A feature that allows me to download my own images...a MUST HAVE feature! (most people like specific genres) A puzzle shape option including my personal favorite, ¼ square tiles to make the puzzle wicked challenging (no tabs or indents) because there are hundreds of puzzle shapes available! A size option that matters, I guarantee you, real puzzle geeks don't solve 30 piece puzzles, my custom puzzles start at 5000 pieces for computer versions and I won't bother with a real jigsaw under 2000 pieces. And it would be nice, but not a deal-breaker if the above options were available...A better sort option that allows you to fetch, label, and store, specific colors/shapes/borders, etc.
Rated 3 out of 5 by kduvall508 from No way to reset the puzzles I played all of the puzzles and wanted to go through them again. I had over 1.5 million coins and there was nowhere to go after that. So I deleted it, cleared the cache, deleted it in the programs, and re-installed it. AND IT STILL kept all of my progress. I'm going to touch base with big fish and see if there is a way to restart it.
Rated 2 out of 5 by A1psyko from based on demo I couldn't even last to the third puzzle. The puzzle pieces "float" when you select them. You do not have to hold the mouse button but the floating takes away from the puzzle. The pictures look nice and you do have options to select timed, different backgrounds, number of pieces in the puzzle, etc. However the "floating" or spinning pieces take away from the fun.
Rated 2 out of 5 by ms_spock from Pieces stick Though I loved the puzzle design, the pieces kept sticking so that you couldn't progress making the puzzle. *sigh* that's a shame. I would have enjoyed this, but I had to delete it because it was just too frustrating!
Rated 1 out of 5 by gg3000 from Big Fish, Stop it!!!! Yet again, Big FIsh is offering a terrible jigsaw game. This one is like trying to put together a puzzle in space where lack of gravity has the pieces floating and twirling and refusing to land where you try to place them on the board. Plus, the designers don't understand how to let the mouse drop a puzzle piece, so you either keep moving them OR you grab onto the entire board and start sliding IT around, instead. Bottom line, despite an improved quality of picture selection, this game is too frustrating to play for long and I cannot recommend it unless/until it is fixed.
Rated 1 out of 5 by HeavenBound7729 from This One Is A Stinker! I toughed it out for 50 minutes, trying to complete a simple puzzle. Maybe by the second Tuesday of next week it would be finished with a little luck. It was near impossible to make any progress because the pieces float and twirl as you try to place them. If a piece is the wrong choice and you want another, sometimes the first one would not release from the cursor without several attempts. This floating feature made the game ghastly slow and very frustrating. IMO, a ridiculous, unnecessary feature!! In addition, 1 corner piece was missing and there were several border pieces that didn't fit anywhere. The game features periodically were difficult to access, requiring several attempts to open. Everything was "sticky", for lack of a better description. There were misspelled words, for instance " prewiev" instead of "preview". However, that had no affect on the game, it is just a personal pet peeve. Not all is bad about this game. It has many excellent features: there are 10 different background colors/designs, a timed mode which can be turned off, coins to earn for speed, puzzle preview which can be hidden, choice of difficulty, to name just a few. I found a few of them a little confusing to figure out at first for some reason. The graphics were sharp and clear, the colors were beautiful and vibrant. I was unable to see a sample of all the puzzles, but the first set on display contained a decent variety of nice pictures. There are people and staged subject matter which I absolutely do not like. My decision to purchase or not is very often determined by this content. There is background music that isn't too bad, but I turned it down anyway. Unfortunately, I will not be purchasing this game because of the poor mechanics which prevented a smooth flowing game. It could have been very enjoyable. I was so happy to see this offering today, as I am sick to death of all the TM games almost daily it seems, not enough SE edition games that an adult can enjoy, and the forever disappointing 8floor jigsaw puzzles. Back to the old waiting game, hoping that next time it will be a more positive experience. I keep hoping for MORE quality jigsaw puzzles and MORE Pixel Art and Paint by Number. Why do we not see them on Big Fish? I see them on other sites, but will only purchase from here. I recommend this jigsaw puzzle to those who may be more tolerant and willing to deal with the things that bug me. This game may be right up your alley. The demo is a great thing we have here at BFG.
Rated 1 out of 5 by 6grands from great idea, horrible quality My skill level is excellent to expert. I couldn't control the pieces. Then they would get stuck on the playing field
Rated 1 out of 5 by Cyril48 from Not a sweet time for me I am a great fan of Jigsaws and thought I would give this a go. For me the idea of Jigsaws is to relax a bit and spend some time assembling the puzzle. Why on earth do these pieces float and twist around which makes it very difficult to assemble the puzzle. I want to be able to select a piece and place it where I want it not to have it spinning around etc. Of course this may suit others but I just cannot see the point in it and for a game that takes up almost 1GB of space on my hard drive I can do without. Sorry for such negativity
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Puzzle Pieces: Sweet Times is a new and heartwarming jigsaw game packed full of great features!

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Is AstraZeneca Making a Big Mistake With Its Pipeline?
AstraZeneca publishes data on its pipeline progress over five years, but investors in Merck, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and other drug developers should be worried about using the average success rate.
AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) recently published some interesting data on the progress of its pipeline from 2005 to 2010, highlighting just how difficult it is to get a drug through the marathon of clinical trials. For the industry as a whole, just 6% of drugs in the preclinical stage make it through. And getting into the clinic doesn't help increase the odds, with just a 9% success rate for phase 1 drugs to make it all the way past phase 3.
Investors have to be careful using the average numbers, though, because the likelihood of success can vary widely depending on the disease the drug is being tested for. Antiviral drugs, for instance, have a very high rate of success for drugs that have activity in phase 1. No one should be worried about the efficacy of Merck's (NYSE:MRK) hepatitis C cocktail for its phase 3 trial, for instance. The only potential worry is that side effects might be observed as the drugs are used in a larger number of patients.
On the other end of the scale, investors are cautious about how Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ:VRTX) cystic fibrosis drugs will perform in its phase 3 trials despite having produced a statistically significant difference in the phase 2 trial.
In the video below, senior biotech specialist Brian Orelli and health care analyst David Williamson discuss the data including why AstraZeneca would just get rid of 8% to 9% of compounds even though there weren't issues with the drugs' efficacy or safety.


Finally, a politician in Washington with something good to say.
On Monday in the United States House of Representative, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) praised retiring NASCAR star Tony Stewart on his career and on his charitable and philanthropic works.
Stewart ended his full-time NASCAR driving career last month with three Premier Series championships, 49 race victories and what certainly will be a first-ballot spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible.
And last Friday at the NASCAR Awards Banquet in Las Vegas the NASCAR industry made a $1.8 million donation on Stewart's behalf to Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder's EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa) Research Partnership, the largest global non-profit dedicating to curing EB.


About this program: This Innovation program supports advanced development of a device that could reduce the time needed to test for bacteria, such as anthrax, from days to hours. To do so, nanoMR, Inc. will develop and test an automated clinical sample concentrator, a device that concentrates the amount of a pathogen, such as bacteria or fungi, captured in a blood sample.
The company currently is conducting clinical studies of a manual version of the device, which was designed to support tests for the top 19 bacteria and the top five fungi causing bloodstream infections for people of any age and works with testing equipment typically found in hospital laboratories.
Testing for pathogens in blood usually requires growing cells in a laboratory and then determining which type of bacteria or fungus is present. With traditional methods, this process typically takes 18 to 72 hours. Concentrating the amount of pathogen cells captured in each sample could reduce this processing time to two to three hours.
In a bioterrorism attack or an epidemic, doctors will need information as quickly as possible to save lives. Innovation projects like this are helping drive the biotech industry forward to solve day-to-day public health problems and protect health in emergencies.
nanoMR, Inc. also will conduct studies needed to apply for approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use of the device in testing for anthrax and other biothreats. The project also includes automating the system to process multiple samples simultaneously, and designing and manufacturing the automated version in a way that reduces the cost of the system so the system is affordable for hospitals or similar laboratories.
BARDA continually seeks proposals for innovative projects through its Tech Watch program.


Designed in black and white cregg&cregg appeals to people with classical taste. It contains one black and one white cregg. Especially in combination with our BeepEgg® [Blegg&White] the cregg&cregg is not only a special breakfast utensil for oneself, but also a great gift.
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Cregg has a ring and three notches on the outer side of the ring. This is to a better grip in the use as a egg shells cutter. Inside the ring, triangular-scale cutting wheels are integrated. Set Cregg with the cutting wheels down on the egg, pressing lightly and turn. After turning the egg shell is cut and you only need to pull off more easily.


Hi everyone! Today I am excited to be a Guest Star Stamper at the Color Throwdown Challenge! This week is a fabulous color trio by Amy, and I was inspired right away, not only by the colors but by the black and white stripes in the inspiration photo.
I used my much neglected Bold Blossom dies to create a black and gold focal point. The leaves are a single layer, the blossoms three layers of black and then a layer of gold foil. I love layering up dies like that; they have a nice heavy feel like chipboard. The patterned papers were mixed up from three different stacks but I think they work together quite well.
For my layout, I was inspired by this weeks sketch at Mojo Monday. I added a couple layers; I hope they don't mind! I'm also playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, which is Bit of Green.
Thanks for visiting, and please pay a visit to the fabulous Design Team at Color Throwdown!
I just love this! What a great layout, but the gold florals and that wonderful sentiment put it over the top! SO very pretty!
Hi Sandy, great card. I love the sentiment and the font too. I think your extra layers look good too.
Sandy, you totally rocked both challenges! Love your design with the pop of gold! Thanks for joining us at Mojo Monday and at Color Throwdown as our guest star stamper!
Gorgeous, beautiful card, love how the gold works so well with the green.


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Wales rugby union international switches codes to make Women's Super League move
14th December 2022 James Gordon Women 0
Wales rugby union international Bethan Dainton has left Premier 15s club Harlequins to link up with Leeds in the Women's Super League.
Dainton, 33, is a Bombardier in the Army hailing from Caerphilly and is now training with the Super League champions.
She already has some rugby league experience, having represented Wales in their mid-season international against England earlier in 2022, as well as playing for the Army.
In union, she was won eight caps for Wales playing in the back-row.
Successful sporting career
Bethan Dainton was part of the Harlequins squad that won the Premier 15s title in 2021 and became the first servicewoman to represent the Barbarians.
The serving soldier scored two tries for the Army as they beat the Royal Navy at Twickenham last season and aims to continue playing for the Army in both union and league.
Quins said of Dainton's departure: "The Club thanks Bethan for her time with the team and wishes her the best with the next step in her sporting career."
Dainton's sporting pedigree includes crossfit, football and athletics, and started in rugby as a winger before moving to the fowards.
In October, she was awarded MVP of the International Defence Rugby competition in New Zealand while playing for UK Armed Forces.
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namespace renderer      { class BaseGroup; }
namespace renderer      { class ObjectRasterizer; }
namespace renderer      { class OnFrameBeginRecorder; }
namespace renderer      { class ParamArray; }
namespace renderer      { class Project; }
namespace renderer      { class Source; }

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class APPLESEED_DLLSYMBOL Object
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    static foundation::UniqueID get_class_uid();

    // Constructor.
    Object(
        const char*         name,
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    // Return a string identifying the model of this entity.
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    // Compute the local space bounding box of the object over the shutter interval.
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    // Access materials slots.
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inline const Object::RenderData& Object::get_render_data() const
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Siemens PLM Software Supports UMD Hyperloop Team and The Future of Travel
Siemens PLM Software was an early sponsor of the University of Maryland (UMD) Hyperloop Team, UMD Loop, at the the team's top tier Hyperloop level. The UMD team was one of only 30 teams—out of more than one hundred!—original selected January 2016 to advance in SpaceX's first ever Hyperloop Pod Competition to develop the "5th mode of transportation." Since their selection, the team has been working industriously throughout the year, including no shortage of all-nighters, to finalize their prototype pod, Prometheus, cqapable of speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour.
In addition to cash support of the team's efforts, Siemens PLM Software has provided access to industry-leading computer aided design tools and training for the NX, Team Center, and Learning Management System (LMS) modules of Siemens PLM Software's suite.
In May 2016, UMD Loop team members Tom Fowler and Nico Gomez took their Hyperloop show on the road to exhibit its design at PLM Connections Conference in Orlando, Flor. The conference is presented by PLM World, a nonprofit organization for the Siemens PLM Software global user community. UMD Loop was the only academic exhibitor at the annual conference, which attracted more than 2,000 engineering professionals from industry and government around the globe.
From the team, "We would like to once again thank all of our wonderful sponsors and donors for their support of UMD Loop. Prometheus would not be possible without your generosity and interest in making the Hyperloop a reality."


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Q: Inner Automorphism of Lie algebras in Terms of Roots and Weights? An automorphism is a homomorphism of a group $G$ onto itself. For Lie groups this induces a Lie algebra $g$ automorphism, i.e. a map of the Lie alegbra onto itself that preserves the Lie bracket.
An inner (=trivial) automorphism a map that satisfies additionally
$$ \tilde T_a = R T_a R^{-1}, $$
where $T_a \in g$ denotes the generators of the group (= the Lie algebra elements) and $R= e^{i \alpha_a T_a} \in G$ denotes a group element.
In other words, an inner automorphism simply means that we act with group elements on the Lie algebra elements:
$$ G \circ T_a =  R T_a R^{-1} $$
We can write each Lie algebra representation in terms of weights and for the adjoint representation the weights are called roots.
How can I compute how the generators change under inner automorphisms in terms of roots and weights? In other words: How can $ G \circ T_a =  R T_a R^{-1}$ be transferred into the language of roots and weights?

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German Authorities Have No Solution to the Growing Violence Against Refugees
Pro-refugee activists tell of arson attacks on newcomers' homes, beatings in public.
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The lettering "Refugees GO HOME" is sprayed onto a wall in Sigmaringen, southern Germany, on November 17, 2015.AFP
HAMBURG – Almost one million refugees have entered Germany this year, after a long journey by land and sea, in anticipation of a better future. But along with the increase in the number of refugees entering the country, violence against them is increasing significantly and spreading throughout the country – they are attacked in the streets, the buildings where they live are set on fire and even those who help them are threatened. And meanwhile, it seems that the authorities are incapable of handling the worrisome situation.
Merkel booed by protesters during visit to asylum home attacked by Neo-Nazis
Germany vows to fight racism after attacks on refugee home
Merkel's deputy expects over a million refugees to enter Germany in 2015
This year there were 222 serious attacks against buildings housing refugees between January and November, and 104 people were injured. But the most worrisome finding of a comprehensive study conducted by the German weekly Die Zeit is that only in four cases did the investigation of the events end in a conviction. In addition, only in eight instances was an indictment served, in 41 cases the suspects were identified and in most instances – 169 attacks – no suspect has been identified as yet.
The study also reveals a sharp increase in the number of cases of arson against refugee housing, from two cases in January to 20 in October and 16 in November. Of 93 cases of arson all over Germany in 2015, about half were directed against populated refugee residences and the rest against empty buildings.
"The main instances of arson against buildings took place before refugees moved to these houses, in order to prevent them from coming to live in the neighborhood," says Robert Luedecke, the spokesperson for the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, which also collects data about attacks throughout Germany. "Slowly but surely this is changing and there's an increase in attacks against buildings where refugees are already living, and we're very worried."
The figures show that the phenomenon has spread throughout the country and the attacks are not limited to the former East Germany.
"This year we're seeing new cities where we weren't aware of attacks," says Martin Vessily, from the Opferperspektive organization, which records cases of violence in Brandenburg and advises victims of right-wing violence.
"From the figures that we are gathering in the state of Brandenburg, in addition to arson there are also refugees who are attacked in the street. Those who we advise following an attack say that it happened to them randomly, for example in a supermarket or on a train – in other words, not in a specific spot."
He describes a series of violent actions by right-wing groups and residents after the opening of an absorption center for refugees in Cottbus, Brandenburg.
"It lasted for several weeks and one night on a weekend in October, after such a demonstration, far-right groups marched throughout the city all night long and rioted. That night there were eight attacks. An international group of students was attacked only because the students looked foreign, and others were attacked after asking right-wing activists not to give the Nazi salute."
Vessily adds that "the police were informed that night, but apparently they didn't act to stop the attacks. In Brandenburg it was a new level of attacks that we hadn't experienced previously. For us these are the first signs that violence is on the increase, but we still haven't reached the levels of violence that took place in the early 1990s against refugees from the Balkans, which is our point of comparison as pro-refugee activists."
Luedecke backed these statements and says that "we identify that the attacks are become more dangerous and the anger is growing. Attacks on refugees in public are also increasing and becoming more aggressive and violent. We encountered a number of instances in which refugees were attacked in the street with glass bottles."
The number of attacks is greatest in Saxony, a former East German state, especially in the big cities – the capital Dresden and Leipzig. Yoav Lewy, an Israeli living in Leipzig who is a pro-refugee activist, adds that "the numbers are very frightening, they're talking about cases of arson almost every other day. Legida, the Leipzig offshoot of [the extremist right-wing organization] Pegida, is considered the most violent and dangerous in Germany and they organize hate demonstrations in the city every Monday. At every demonstration they beat journalists, they call them 'a lying press.' Refugees don't come near those areas, and the recommendations to those who come to demonstrate against them is not to go home alone."
However, he says that "just as there are neo-Nazis in Germany, there are also many opponents. The feeling in the air is still that they are outcasts, and that's a good thing."
Last week the local Saxony newspaper Saxonische Zeitung published a report to the effect that the municipality is examining how to limit Pegida demonstrations in the city following an inciting speech by the head of the movement at one of the demonstrations.
Luedecke blames the authorities in Germany for deficient and insufficiently assertive handling of the growing racism.
"The government, both on the national and the local level, can do more to prevent such events," he says. "There is a need for better protection for the refugees and their homes."
Luedecke adds that "the local politicians must explain to the residents why the refugees are coming – they have to mobilize the community. We have instances where, for example in Freital, the mayor himself opposed the arrival of refugees, and that influences the public."
But not only refugees are attacked. According to Vessily there has also been an increase in violence against activists who help them.
"We had one case in a small town in western Brandenburg in which two cars of pro-refugee activists that were parked near their homes were set on fire at night. It was clear to everyone that the reason for the arson was that they are supporters of refugees. One of the cars that was set on fire was a minibus that was used to transport refugees. The police never caught any suspects. We met with people who told us that they're afraid to continue speaking in public in favor of refugees, for fear of being harmed."
Susanne Dyhr, a social worker who works with refugees in Berlin, added that "in Germany I feel that racism is hiding beneath the surface, that despite the efforts made by the government, asylum seekers feel that they aren't Germans and don't belong to Germany, and that they should be grateful for everything that Germany is doing for them. On the one hand Germany does a lot to deal with racism, but on the other hand it's a conservative country, and therefore people think that the government has done enough and there's no need to make any more effort to stop the increasing racism."


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Walter Guernsey Reynolds (Tioga, Pennsilvània, 6 de gener de 1873 - Seattle, Washington, 27 de gener de 1953) fou un pianista, compositor i organista estatunidenc. Fou un, organista i director de cors de diverses esglésies presbiterianes del seu país, i des del 1906 fins al 1911 professor de teoria i història de la música en el Col·legi Whitworth, de Tacoma. Entre les seves composicions hi figuren: cants, trios, cors mixtes, música per a orgue, etc.

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Noted statistician Bill James was the second baseball figure to appear on the CBS news magazine 60 Minutes in the last three months, and I didn't really believe anything he said. I think he wasn't drinking enough water, so he must have been lying.
Here's the video of James' appearance. If you're familiar at all with the last three decades of progress in baseball statistics, you won't learn much from the interviews with James or with some of his Red Sox co-workers, Theo Epstein, Terry Francona, Larry Lucchino and Mike Lowell.
But you may learn something about James' background, which intrigued me the first time I read about him. And if for nothing else, you'll laugh a bit, and Bob Costas is in it, so you'll certainly enjoy that part.
What did you think of the piece?
Enjoy the Astros game tonight. Hope the video got you in the mood for the season if last night's walk-off home run didn't.


Registered in New York, will manage the production and commercialization of all the Rupturian products; except films.
To be registered in New York, will manage the production of the Rupturian films.
It will get 30% of the production expenses back, from the State of New York, as an incentive to the movie industry.
To be registered in the UAE to handle the worldwide distribution of all the Rupturian products.
It will profit from the benefits of UAE's no corporate income tax regulations.
Bernal Films produces high quality films using the latest digital technologies.
The Rupturian films are of scenes that are over 50% created with computer generated images (CGI).
The gamma-ray burst of the WR104 supernova is about to hit the Earth. We are on the verge of extinction.
a highly advanced alien civilization.
we will come close to annihilating ourselves.
You can just imagine the desctructive magnitude of the Rupturian wars.
and they become mentally and physically deformed.
which we will colonize in Rupturian IV.


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Agriculture Productivity
Agriculture and Environment
Agroecosystems
Antibiotics in Agriculture
Aquatic Food Production
Biological Pest Control
Environmental Impact of Agriculture
Genetic Manipulation
Monoculture
Pest Control in Agriculture
Sustainability in Agriculture
Technology and Agriculture
The Biological Productivity Of the Ocean
Domestic Energy
Electricity Management
Energy Management Technologies
Exploitation of Natural Resources
Fission Energy
Fusion Research
Future Energy Resources
New Energy Resources
New Foods
Renewable Resources
Resources on Earth
Transport and Environment
Water Power
Ecological Study
Environmental Sampling Methods
Insect Sampling
Quadrats
Soil Analysis
Statistically Significant Data
Living Environment
Biodiversity Legislation
Biomimetics
Deciduous Woodlands
Ecological Succession
Ecological Terms
Environment and Biodiversity
Ex-situ Conservation
Habitat Creation
Human Impact on Biodiversity
In-Situ Conservation
Interaction between Environment and Biota
Interspecies relationships
Microclimates
Oceanic Islands
Physiological Research
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
Climate Change Feedback
Earth Solar System
Environmental Impact of Mining
Geological Processes
Impact of Polluted Water
Insolation
Mineral Reserves
Mineral Supply
Montreal Protocol
Polluted Water
Rowland-Molina Hypothesis
Soil Conservation
Soil Quality
USLE
UV and IR
Acid Mines
Acid Precipitation
Domestic Waste
Ionising Radiation
Nutrient Pollution
Oxides of Nitrogen
Pesticide Control
Pollutant control
Radioactive Waste Management
Thermal Pollution
Types of Nutrients
Ecosystem Diversity
Material Cycles
Think of the industrial revolution of 18th century Britain. What started it, and what kept it going?
The answer has to do with natural energy supplies. This meant a stable supply of coal to power up complex machinery and an economy based on mining and international trading. The historical availability of one type of fuel across various geographical locations has shaped populations as we know them today. Fuel shortages, also known as energy demands, especially in remote areas, would instil energy conservation habits. Fuel richness, where there is a surplus of energy supply, on the other hand, would encourage higher energy consumption. Both energy supply and demand have their own advantages and disadvantages.
The definition of energy supply and demand
Energy is generated at power stations and transported through the national grid to substations. From there, it is supplied to customers through a network of cables and transformers (the transmission and distribution lines).1
The demand for energy fluctuates throughout the day, and the supply must be carefully managed to meet this demand. To achieve this, power stations can adjust their output or supply in response to changes in demand.
Our society functions on different energy mixes. An energy mix is made of different types of primary energy sources such as crude oil, nuclear or sunlight.
Some countries, such as Australia, have more annual sunlight to work with and convert into thermal energy or electricity than others, like Sweden.
This energy is obtained through specific technologies which can use different types of fuel:
Fossil fuels: internal combustion engines used in cars, aircraft, boats, etc.
Nuclear power: usually converted into electricity by commercial nuclear stations.
Renewables: usually converted to electricity, heat or kinetic energy by wind turbines, solar thermal tubes, etc.
Industrial energy use
The industries we have on Earth range from agriculture and mining to education, transport and telecommunications. Heavy industries are incentivised to use combined heat and power systems to ensure that electricity generation and its resulting heat don't dissipate and thus get wasted.
Some sectors, such as education, are less energy-intensive than others, such as mineral processing.
Extracting a material or energy source, such as uranium (U) or iron (Fe), from higher-purity ores is less energy intensive than extracting them from low-purity ores.
Methods of energy conservation and management
All methods of energy conservation help reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and improve comfort levels. They also help to manage the energy infrastructure better.
Both the industrial and domestic sectors employ the following methods:
Controlled habits: carpooling or turning off appliances and lights when not in use. This can be done using energy-efficient appliances, bulbs, timers, or motion sensors to control lights.
Insulation: helps keep heat from escaping and excess heat from coming in. It is efficient for maintaining an ideal space temperature in winter and summer.
Insulation in the form of fibreglass and foam is industrially applied to pipes carrying hot, cold, or generally thermally sensitive liquids.
Cheap but efficient insulation, in the form of adobe, cob, straw or animal manure, is domestically applied to insulate households.
Exterior design: aero- and hydrodynamics are essential in reducing vehicle drag and enhancing speed. Trains worldwide already use a system of magnets to produce a levitating effect and reduce drag. Green roofs and walls can be used for buildings to minimise heat losses through the ceiling and walls.
Orientation and positioning: in the northern hemisphere, passive solar gains can be achieved by positioning a building's windows towards the south and ensuring that the north walls are well-insulated and have triple-glazing.
Exchange and recycling: energy, such as heat from industrial processes of burning, cremating or melting, can be harvested and prevented from escaping in closed-loop recycling facilities. Additionally, the heat generated by one industry can be used by another.
Some proposals spark controversy. The intense heat of a crematorium heats one pool in Worcester.2
The difference between primary energy supply and primary energy demand
The primary energy deficit or surplus is the difference between primary energy supply and primary energy demand.
A primary energy deficit exists when the primary energy demand exceeds the primary energy supply.
A primary energy surplus exists when the primary energy supply exceeds the primary energy demand.
Various factors can cause differences between primary energy supply and demand, including technological changes, economic growth, and demographic changes.
Primary energy supply (PES) is the total primary energy available in a society, region, or country.
Primary energy demand (PED) is the total primary energy required by the end-use sectors of an economy.
PES includes both renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. PED can be expressed as the product of three factors:
the number of end-use sector energy users
the users' average primary energy use per unit
the level of end-use service demand3
Some countries mine or harvest a primary resource, but others may have a greater demand for the same resource and wish to buy it. Kazakhstan and the USA are compared below:
Kazakhstan produced 45% of the world's uranium in 2021. Uranium is a primary energy source in high demand. Despite that, Kazakhstan has no commercial nuclear reactor in the country.4
The United States only mines 0.02% of the world's uranium on their territory but has 93 commercial nuclear reactors as of 2021.
Other countries may appear to be significant energy consumers, but looking at their industries, what they produce, and their actual per capita energy consumption is important.
As of 2021, China is the world's largest primary energy consumer.5 However, 30% of the world's manufacturing processes also take place in China.6
There is also a difference between secondary and primary energy supplies.
Primary refers to the unrefined type of fuel as found or obtained from nature.
Secondary energy fuels include what derives from or is given off by the original source.
Secondary energy sources include:
"green" hydrogen (H) (primary source: water)
biological methane (CH4) (primary source: biomass)
kerosene (primary source: crude oil).
electricity (primary resource: nuclear ores)
Energy storage systems are used to manage periods of intense energy use. Some electricity grids can become overwhelmed, and it is important to redesign grids to allow them to accommodate high voltages. "Peak shaving" is also used, which requires the consumer, such as a big company, to scale down production for a limited amount of time, or use their own energy sources, for example, generators. Methods include:
Pumped-storage hydropower: water in a higher-up basin can fall during the day and is moved back up during the night when electricity is cheaper. e.g. the Dinorwig Power Station, Wales, UK.
Batteries: rechargeable, one-time use, etc.
Compressed air: surplus energy is used to compress or turn mechanisms (kinetic energy), energy which can then be released slowly.
Molten salt: heated salt cools down very slowly.
Chargeable vehicles: electric car batteries can store energy and return it to the grid when necessary.
Power to gas (P2G): additional energy can be used for water electrolysis, which produces hydrogen gas.
Renewable and non-renewable energy
Renewable energy resources include hydropower, biofuels, and wave power. They tend to re-form quickly or be inexhaustible but can be intermittent (fluctuating).
These fluctuations are tied to weather patterns and people's activity patterns. For instance, most solar energy can be obtained at midday.
Non-renewable energy resources, such as coal and nuclear, are denser in terms of energy output but also take a long time to form.
Diagenesis and catagenesis are two processes that naturally turn biological sediments into what we know as fossil fuels, which happen over millions of years.
Renewable energy supplies are typically regarded as sustainable but can also have drawbacks, including:
Hydropower dams and water harvesting techniques usually change river fauna, flora, water flow and speed, sedimentation rates, etc.
The technology that captures renewable energy may need rare earth minerals that are difficult to mine or process.
Interestingly, most energy-forming processes on Earth are driven by the sun's power, which is caused by nuclear reactions (fusion) in the Star's core.
Hydrogen (H) turns to helium (He)... you know the story!
Some renewable energy sources, such as geothermal and tidal, tend to be more predictable and stable. Geothermal energy is fuelled by magmatic processes warming up water and pushing hot steam through fissures in the crust. Tidal energy is driven by the moon's gravitational effects on a large body of water.
Worldwide, the most energy produced (measured in terawatts per hour) comes from the following reported renewable technologies:
Hydropower: approx. 4200 TWh
Wind: approx. 1800 TWh
Solar: 1000 TWh
Other renewables combined: 763 TWh7
A country or region that can efficiently harvest solar power from electromagnetic radiation requires a high solar irradiance index. On the other hand, places that can harvest geothermal energy require volcanic processes near the surface.
Population and energy demand growth
Energy demand grows with the population. The energy calculated "per person" tends to be expressed as "per capita" in English, a term borrowed from Latin and employed in statistics.
The emissions from the energy sector are a major contributing factor to climate change. These emissions contribute to atmospheric pollution with the following:
Gases: ground-level ozone (O3), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), methane (CH4), etc.
Particulate matter (PM): PM with a diameter between 2.5 and 10 microns (tiny soot or plastics which can get in our lungs).
The greenhouse gas potential of different gases is expressed as CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) for calculation purposes. These gases are summed up to obtain a CO2e number.
The energy sector accounted for 76% of all CO2e emitted worldwide in 2020.8
Couple this with the fact that fossil fuels still supply 80% of all energy used as of 2022.9 It may be easier to understand why society is trying to move away from being dependent on one single class of fuel.
Energy loss is sometimes unavoidable. Adopting concepts from the circular economy are efficient in closing "open loops" and waste streams.
Biodigesters host bacteria that process food scraps and produce valuable fuels, such as methane gas.
Energy Consumption and Economic Development
Energy consumption is strictly tied to the state of the economy. Cheap fuel almost always means more of it can be used, although it depends on whether it is safe. Additional factors that influence energy consumption include:
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Trade deals allow better access to foreign supplies and exchanges of surplus energy or resources.
Financial grants and support.
Past misuse of an energy resource may make people more apprehensive about its present use.
e.g. the effects of nuclear weapons.
Per capita consumption increases as long as the country can keep up with a growing population. Faulty allocation of resources may decrease per capita consumption too.
The environmental awareness of people has changed, and they recycle more, throw less non-biodegradable waste into nature, modify their food and vehicle choices, etc.
Ease of storage, and current applications.
e.g. hydrogen gas is promising but difficult to store and transport due to being lighter than air.
Calculating the full costs of energy use, including pollution, effects on health and all running and operational costs.
The energy type that society depends on the most is electricity. Crucial systems that rely on electricity include:
Telecommunications (anything linked to satellites: internet, radio, mobile, etc.), lights, electronic and electric systems (computers, gadgets, blenders, electric stoves, boilers, etc.), refrigeration, automated doors and security cameras, machinery, life-support systems, etc.
Only very few of our commodities could use raw energy harnessed from nature. Therefore, we usually have to refine it first.
By understanding how energy is supplied to customers, we can make informed decisions about using energy more efficiently and develop cleaner, more sustainable energy sources for the future.
Energy Supply and Demand - Key takeaways
Transmission and distribution lines, power stations and facilities, and the grid support our economy and satisfy end consumers' energy needs.
Fuel shortages can occur due to intermittence, and careful management is important.
Techniques such as peak shaving are achieved through efficient storage technologies like pumped-storage hydropower.
Fuel mixes ensure socio-economic stability, and renewables allow moving away from the dependence on one single class of fuel (fossil).
As the population increases, so does the energy demand and the environmental footprint of our energy-intensive activities.
EIA, Electricity explained, 2022
BBC, Redditch Crematorium begins to heat town pool, 2013
OECD, Energy: The Next Fifty Years, 1999
World Nuclear Association, World Uranium Mining Production, 2022
Statista, Primary energy consumption worldwide in 2021, by country, in exajoules, 2021
Felix Richter, China Is the World's Manufacturing Superpower, 2021.
Hannah Ritchie et al., Breakdown of renewables in the energy mix, 2022
Mengpin Ge et al., 4 Charts Explain Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Countries and Sectors, 2020
United Nations, Renewable energy – powering a safer future, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions about Energy Supply and Demand
What determines the supply of energy?
The supply of energy is determined by natural and human-related factors: weather, human activity/working patterns, grid capacity, geopolitical situation, etc.
What is the importance of energy demand?
Energy demand is important because it establishes what our society needs most to function and flourish.
How is the demand for energy changing?
The demand for energy is changing because of the stress put on natural resources and the stage of environmental degradation. It is also changing due to our technological advancements, but also due to social, economic, political, etc. situations.
What are the factors affecting energy demand and supply?
The factors affecting energy demand and supply are technological, socio-economico-geo-political, historical, environmental, etc.
How does energy consumption affect the economic development?
The way energy consumption affects economic development is through diversifying jobs, reducing the dependence on one single class of fuel (fossil), preventing climate change and thus preventing the need to invest in climate adaptation strategies, etc.
Final Energy Supply and Demand Quiz
How does a passive solar home work?
A passive solar home collects solar energy shining through south-facing windows and retains it in materials that store heat.
Objects with a small surface area to volume ratio lose heat more rapidly than those with a larger ratio.
Define thermal mass.
Thermal mass is the ability of a material to absorb, store, and release heat.
Define thermal lag.
Thermal lag is the rate at which a material releases stored heat.
Define embodied energy.
Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy needed to produce any goods or services.
Name three building materials with a low embodied energy.
Rammed earth walls, limecrete, and straw have a low embodied energy.
Bermed buildings are built partially underground.
Define thermal conductivity.
The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of its ability to conduct (transmit) heat.
How do double-glazed windows work?
Double-glazed windows consist of two glass panes separated by a gas cavity.
What is low-emissivity glass?
Low-emissivity glass has a thin, transparent coating that reflects heat.
Where are insulation materials placed?
Insulation materials are typically placed within floors, walls, and roofs.
What is the most common insulating material?
Glasswool
This passive solar home design uses a Trombe wall.
Indirect gain
Give some examples of construction materials with a high thermal mass.
Concrete, bricks, and stone have a high thermal mass.
What is limecrete made from?
Limecrete is made from natural hydraulic lime and a lightweight aggregate.
What percentage of carbon emissions come from buildings?
Define energy demand management.
Energy demand management is the modification of energy demand through financial incentives and behavioural changes.
Load shifting decreases total energy consumption, while peak shaving stays the same.
What is an occupancy sensor?
An occupancy sensor is an electronic device used to detect the presence of a person, and automatically control lights, temperature, or ventilation systems.
What is the most common insulation material?
The most common insulating material is glasswool.
How does solar ventilation work?
Solar ventilation uses a solar-powered fan to ventilate and dehumidify rooms.
What are heat exchangers used for?
Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another.
Which heat exchanger is used in cars?
How much more efficient are LEDs than traditional incandescent bulbs?
Define white goods.
White goods are large home appliances, such as refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and tumble driers.
Which types of occupancy sensors use the Doppler effect?
Name some benefits of ventilation.
Ventilation promotes respiratory health, improves cell function, and positively impacts mood and concentration.
What does CFL stand for?
CFL stands for compact fluorescent lamps.
What does LED stand for?
LED stands for light-emitting diode.
How much money did the average UK household spend on gas and electricity in 2021?
What does an energy storage system do?
An energy storage system allows the capture of heat or electricity when it is readily available, storing it for later use.
Why will energy storage technologies benefit renewable energy systems?
Energy storage technologies will limit wasted energy, maximise efficiency, and make the systems more practical.
Define chemical energy.
Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.
What is an electrolyte?
An electrolyte is a medium containing dissolved ions, allowing electrical conduction.
What is the symbol equation for the reaction that takes place in a hydrogen fuel cell?
2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
What are lithium-ion batteries, and how efficient are they?
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that use lithium ions to store energy. They have a 99% efficiency.
How do pumped storage hydropower plants work?
Pumped storage hydropower plants pump water uphill into a reservoir. When the demand for energy is high, the water in the reservoir is released through turbines.
Define peak shaving.
Peak shaving is a strategy to level out peaks in energy consumption by relying on alternative sources of power, such as batteries or PSH systems
How do compressed air storage systems work?
A gas is compressed and stored under pressure. When electricity demand is high, the gas is heated in an expansion turbine, driving an electrical generator.
Why does a flywheel float on magnetic bearings?
The flywheel floats to minimise air resistance and energy loss.
What are vehicle-to-grid systems?
Vehicle-to-grid systems are bidirectional charging technologies that allow car batteries to give back to the power grid.
What are power-to-gas systems?
Power-to-gas systems convert renewable energy into hydrogen gas.
What is stored thermal energy used for?
Stored thermal energy is used for heating and cooling, and power generation.
What is the hydrogen economy?
The hydrogen economy is a strategy to decarbonise economic sectors that are difficult to electrify.
What is a carbon-free source of hydrogen?
Electrolysis of seawater
A steady supply of coal helped...
kick-start the industrial revolution of the 17th century
Because energy fluctuates during the day, power stations can...
adjust their power output
Which country has a higher solar irradiance index?
Kazakhstan is the world's biggest primary supplier of...
uranium ore
Which industry sector is more energy-intensive?
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Havaianas is the 2nd bus stop on the Line 4 before heading Starbucks Dewata on Sunset Road Street. The bus on Line 4 will going to Legian, Seminyak and Kuta area.
Havaianas were first created in 1962 by Alpargatas, a highly-renowned and very traditional Brazilian company active in the shoe and clothing industry, now in its 100th year. The simplest product made with a secret Brazilian rubber formula, Havaianas became known for being buttery-soft, bouncy, flexible and durable. Nearly fifty years later Havaianas have turned into a world-wide phenomenon, and the most successful product made in Brazil.
So, after more than 2 years in Indonesia, 10 years in Australia, nearly 50 in Brazil and within the folds of a 100 year old company, Havaianas has grown into a fashion icon, respected design masterpiece, and timeless classic.
No wonder it has been called "the best rubber sandal in the world".


Faber-Castell Ambition ballpoint is a twist-action type with a brushed stainless-steel barrel, chrome-plated trim and a spring-loaded clip.
Giant ballpoint refill supplied as broad black.
Compatible Parker-style refills are available in a wide range of colours and tip sizes.


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Home / India / Uttarakhand tragedy: Toll mounts to 68, team conducts study of artificial lake
Uttarakhand tragedy: Toll mounts to 68, team conducts study of artificial lake
The artificial lake near Muranda in Chamoli has now turned into a major hotspot with the visit of scientists, ITBP, SDRF and NDRF teams. Navy divers were used for the first time at the lake site recently. Using a handheld echo sounder, the divers performed the operation to study the depth of the lake.
Statesman News Service | Dehradun | February 22, 2021 11:52 am
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One more body was recovered from the flash flood affected Tapovan dam in district Chamoli on Sunday. With this the toll number has mounted to 68. The rescuers are conducting continuous search in the disaster hit area since the past 16 days. Still 136 persons remain missing.
A joint team of Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Defence Research and Development Organisation returned to Joshimath on Saturday evening by conducting a detailed study of the artificial lake on the upstream of Rishiganga river. The team will submit its report to the Central and state government authorities. The lake was formed after a landslide blocked the flow of Rishiganga on 7 February. The lake is over 350 Mts long and special focus is conducting scientific study of the water body.
According to the state disaster relief force Press release, "A Quick Deployable Antenna system was moved to the lake site by chopper on Sunday. Through the antenna the team deployed for lake monitoring and survey can send live video and audio. A team of 10 scientists and SDRF are working on the lake."
The 7 February disaster created havoc in the remote part of Chamoli. The search and rescue team are working round the clock to find bodies. The operation is complicated as debris, boulders and water, which entered the Tapovan tunnel during flash flood, is creating a big challenge.
artificial lake
Chamoli flash flood
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Red alert sounded in villages along Ladakh's Zanskar River following outburst of artificial lake
Security beefed up in Gurugram ahead of Independence Day
Soldier killed, 7 injured in Army vehicle accident
While inaugurating a conference on "PM-Gati Shakti" for the South Zone, organised by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Gadkari said cooperation and communication need to be enhanced between the centres and the states.
Too soon to say Omicron will end pandemic: Fauci


You can't do ministry alone. Technically and in theory you can do ministry alone but it's not healthy and will have an adverse effect on students. Youth ministry takes a team. It takes the whole team.
Whether you are a full-time, part-time, or volunteer leader in student ministry, you probably hope that when a student comes to your group they do four things: enjoy themselves, come back next week, tell their friends, and grow in their faith. While each of our meeting spaces will look different, the culture and atmosphere of our gatherings needs to become a priority of our ministry. And no one can tell you about your culture like a guest.
Our very own, Justin Herman, shares a very honest post as he walks the path of leaving a church. This is a great article that every youth worker should read.
Like many interns I loved it and thought, "I can get paid to do this fun stuff?" This experience kindled an interest and passion for ministry that has carried me through to this day.
What I've observed is this: when middle school youth workers don't get feedback from the kids themselves (or their parents, or the church), they often look to unhelpful measuring sticks to gauge whether or not they're on the right track.
I had purchased all the pizza possible. The youth room was tidied up. The playlist was set. And most importantly…the games were prepped and ready to go! I looked over my plans for our student ministry New Year's Eve party with a sense of accomplishment. There was no way tonight wasn't going to be an absolute blast.
Most students know that we should pray. Some joyfully raise their hands when we ask for a volunteer to pray before a youth group meal. Others sit there anxious at the end of a small group hoping they aren't forced to pray out loud. However, there might still be another group of students who would love to know how to pray, but have never been properly taught.
I want you to ask yourself this question: How often does our student ministry do stuff, but never explains why we're doing it?


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Bad Decisions and Thin Skin
By Geoff Parkins
Dec 5, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Miami Marlins president of baseball operstions Larry Beinfest (left) announces the signing of closer Heath Bell (not pictured) during the MLB winter meetings at Hilton Anatole. Bell was signed for 3 years and $27 million. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-US PRESSWIRE
"Et tu, Brute" said Julius Caesar to the man that decided that he knew what was best for Rome, and Ozzie Guillen has taken a shiv to the ribs in the form of a plane ticket and a public firing.
Larry Beinfest has successfully deflected blame from himself, and has successfully whispered in Jeffrey Loria's ear, so we're on the hunt for a new
manager to helm the Fish for 2013. The palace guard has closed ranks, and the Praetorians have eliminated the threat.
Whoop-de-do.
I think it's a bad decision by the front office, because it's simply lays the blame for the season on Guillen, and doesn't account for guys like John Buck, Heath Bell, Eduardo Perez, or Hizzoner Larry.
When you have players (Hanley) thinking that they have a direct line to Loria, and don't have to hustle, play hard, hit, or otherwise make extraordinary effort to improve their failing numbers, it absolutely undermines the authority of the manager, and cripples his ability to effectively manage the team.
My confidence level for 2013 has hit rock bottom. The dim glimmer of hope that remains is that Loria figures out that he needs to fix all problems at once, and finds his Mike Shanahan, and figures out how to let the right guys run the roster.
Hint: It's not Larry Beinfest, and it's not David Samson, and it's not Jeffrey Loria.
Please, oh, please…don't let this go past 2013. Figure it out now, so the new stadium, and the new brand leads to a pennant for the Fish. Please don't let you fear of losing a job or your thin skin keep us in the cellar for any longer than necessary.


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Discover the incredible journey of Will Smith, from his humble beginnings as a rapper to his rise as one of Hollywood's most beloved actors. Learn about his biggest roles and biggest hits, and explore the lessons we can learn from his career.
Award-Winning Actor & Producer
willsmith@gmail.com
https://will-smith.com
Versatile and accomplished actor, producer, and musician with a successful career spanning three decades. Known for my ability to bring energy and heart to every role, I have a proven track record of box office success and critical acclaim. A dynamic and charismatic leader, I am also a skilled collaborator and team player.
Starred in and produced a variety of feature films, including Men in Black, Independence Day, and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Starred in over 50 films, grossing over $6 billion worldwide.
Won three Grammy Awards for music from film scores.
Nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and five Academy Awards.
Produced hit films such as Hitch and The Karate Kid.
Overbrook Entertainment
Founded and ran a production company that produced hit films and television shows.
Produced hit films such as The Pursuit of Happyness and I Am Legend.
Executive produced hit television shows like All of Us and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Developed and produced successful multimedia franchises, including Shark Tale and Hancock.
Overbrook High School
West Philadelphia, PA
A natural ability to connect with audiences and bring energy to every role.
Comfortable in a wide range of genres, from comedy to drama.
Able to inspire and guide a team to success.
Being a present and loving father to my three children.
Supporting various charitable causes and making a positive impact.
Achieving success in multiple fields and being able to inspire others.
Do you know who Will Smith is? Otherwise, you must be a caveman! A well-known figure in Hollywood, Will Smith is a household name. It's hardly surprising that his resume is stacked with achievements given that he has had a career spanning more than three decades. But exactly what has Will Smith accomplished? He is, first and foremost, a celebrated actor. Will Smith has demonstrated his variety and acting talent in blockbuster classics including "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Men in Black," and "Bad Boys." Additionally, he has won praise from the critics for his roles in the dramas "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Ali," which have led to two Academy Award nominations for him. Will Smith, though, has skills outside of acting. Along with being a renowned musician, he has written popular songs including "Miami" and "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It." He has also produced and acted in a number of TV shows and films, demonstrating his business savvy and entrepreneurial energy. However, Will Smith's influence goes beyond the entertainment sector. He is renowned for his charity and commitment to improving the world. He has given generously to many organizations and causes, and he has even utilized his platform to draw attention to significant social issues. Will Smith has an impressive and varied resume overall. He has become an inspiration and a true success thanks to his talent, labor of love, and commitment to making a difference.
Starred in the popular television show that brought him worldwide fame and cemented him as a household name, all while revolutionizing the way in which African American representation was seen on TV. The show was a cultural phenomenon and one of the most iconic TV show of its time.
Building on his previous acting experience, Smith starred in the blockbuster Men in Black franchise, which grossed over 1.6 billion worldwide, and solidified him as a major Hollywood player.
He helped brought to life the story of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, Smith received critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination for his performance in the biopic.
Breaking boundaries in Hollywood
He became one of the first Black actors to lead a major blockbuster film with his role in the 1996 film 'Independence Day'
Taking on challenging roles
He has consistently taken on roles that push him to his limits as an actor, from the intense drama of 'The Pursuit of Happyness' to the action of the 'Bad Boys' series
Advancing the representation of Black culture
Through his roles in films like 'Ali' and 'The Pursuit of Happyness', he helped to bring greater representation of Black culture to Hollywood
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Dear Hiring Manager, I am writing to express my immense enthusiasm for the opportunity to join your esteemed organization. As a versatile and dynamic individual with a proven track record of success, I am confident that I possess the skills, experience, and passion required to excel in this role and make a meaningful contribution to your team. As a world-renowned actor, producer, and musician, I have honed my ability to think creatively, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, always striving to push the boundaries and create something truly special. My ability to adapt to new challenges and environments has been critical to my success as an actor. In the same way I have taken on diverse and complex roles, I am confident that I would be able to apply my skills, talent and creativity to the role you have on offer. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to work with an innovative and forward-thinking organization such as yours, and I am eager to learn from the industry leaders and talented professionals who make up your team. I would be honored to join your organization and am available to meet at your convenience to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or to schedule an interview. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Will Smith
Will Smith's career began as a rapper in the 1980s and he eventually transitioned into acting in television and film.
He gained widespread fame and success with his lead role in the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and has since become one of the most successful and well-known actors in Hollywood.
Smith has won numerous awards for his acting and has also been recognized for his philanthropic work.
He has consistently chosen a wide range of roles and genres, displaying his versatility as an actor.
Smith has also ventured into producing and has had success with producing television shows and films.
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Are you a supporter of the music business? Then it's likely that you've heard of Weird Al Yankovic. However, did you realize that he is much more than just a musician? Weird Al is, first and foremost, a comic genius. Since the 1980s, his parody songs have delighted audiences and even won him four Grammy Awards. However, he is not a one-trick pony. Weird Al is a skilled actor who has acted in films and TV shows like "Galaxy Quest," "The Naked Gun," and "UHF." However, Weird Al's abilities go beyond that. He has created successful books for children as well as a science fiction novel. Not to mention his accomplishments as a producer and director. He has produced and directed a number of his own TV programs and music videos. It comes as no surprise that Weird Al is well-known given all of his accomplishments. But what distinguishes him from the competition is his capacity to continually reinvent himself and remain relevant in a field that is always evolving. Don't only picture Weird Al as a musician the next time you think of him. Keep in mind all the other wonderful things he has accomplished and is still doing in his career. You won't be let down, trust us.
Actor Kate Winslet has a long and outstanding history and is a highly acclaimed and award-winning actress. Do you know anything about her work? If not, let me to show you how talented and versatile she is as an actress. Winslet has first and foremost won multiple awards for her performances. She was nominated for six Academy Awards and won one for her performance in "The Reader." In addition, she has received a Grammy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and five BAFTA Awards. Her talent and commitment as an actress are demonstrated by these prizes. Winslet stands out in her area for more reasons than just her accolades and nominations, though. Critical praise for her performances has also been received. Her performances in movies including "Sense and Sensibility," "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," "Revolutionary Road," and "The Dressmaker" garnered her a lot of accolades. Additionally, she has gotten praise for her roles in lesser-known independent movies including "Finding Neverland" and "The Life of David Gale." Through her career, Winslet has taken on a wide range of roles, showcasing her versatility. In historical dramas, independent films, and Hollywood blockbusters alike, she has portrayed powerful, multidimensional women. She has also taken on difficult roles that have forced her to master several accents, such "The Reader" and "Steve Jobs," which both required her to do so. She is undoubtedly one of the most gifted actors of her generation because of her capacity to embody such a wide range of personalities. Therefore, it can be said that Kate Winslet is a superb actress. Her excellent résumé features a number of honors and nominations in addition to favorable reviews. She has taken on a range of roles and embodied them all, demonstrating her versatility. Therefore, the next time you consider seeing a movie, think about picking one of her movies and seeing her brilliance for yourself!


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Patti-Ann redwork and embroidery patterns feature delightful vintage style designs ready for you to trace and stitch. You'll find patterns for all kinds of projects, including penny squares, full-sized quilts, doilies, tea towels, splashers and more!
Here's a beautiful basket pattern by Patti-Ann Publications. Featuring a basket of flowers with a ribbon on the handle, this one is suitable for framing, shams, table, dresser or bedspread center. The pattern measures approximately 11" x 17".
Cute baskets, straight out of the early part of the 20th Century are ready for you to embroider. Trace onto dishtowels and stitch to your heart's content. You can also use them for redwork quilt blocks. Each design is approximately 6".
Here's a whole flock of birds for the bird enthusiast! There are 24 different birds designed in the 1920s-30s, for stitching onto 10" blocks. Use the bird motifs with alternating solid colored blocks in red or blue (depending on thread color) and you will have a queen-sized quilt measuring 85" x 106". Instructions for putting the quilt together are also included.
These beautiful butterflies are ready for you to embroider. Taken from popular redwork designs of the late 1800s, you can trace and embroidery them onto dishtowels or quilt blocks. Each design is approximately 6".
Let your embroidery skills take flight as you create this gorgeous Butterfly Beauties Quilt. Named after precious gems, each butterfly is unique. The blocks can be used for miniature wall hangings, decorative potholders, or even grouped together to create a larger quilt. Fun to embroider, this also makes a great gift for family and friends.
Here's something to crow about! Hank the Rooster and Mama Hen and Chicks can be embroidered on matching towels for an adorable tea towel set. Designs are taken from popular redwork patterns of the 1890s. Each design is approximately 6".
These 12 ladies step straight out of Colonial America times to make a delightful redwork embroidery quilt. This popular redwork pattern dates to the 1920s and features colonial ladies wearing costumes from the time period. Trace and embroider to your heart's content. Designs are suitable for 10" blocks.
As these delightful kitties go about their chores each week, they are just right for stitching onto tea towels or 10" quilt blocks. Purr-fect for hand embroidery and redwork, the seven designs also make great days of the week projects. Trace and embroidery to your heart's content.
Suitable for embroidering on tea towels or quilt blocks, Dancing Dishes Days of the Week has been a popular embroidery pattern for decades. Choose the thread of your choice and stitch to your heart's content. There are seven designs in all.


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Q: Pyinstaller - "Fatal error ! Failed to execute script" when using multiprocessing.freeze_support I am using pyinstaller(v3.2.1) to build a --onefile windows exe. I am using multiprocessing within my python (v3.5.3) script. I have implemented the below mentioned workaround for windows.
Recipe Multiprocessing
Logically, my python script does not span multiple process unless required / conditions are met and is working as expected. The issue I have is that, whenever multiple processes are involved, everything seems fine.
But in case, if multiprocess is not involed, the below "Fatal: Could not execute the script" dialog box flashes for couple of seconds or more and then disappears still returning the expected results.

Is there anything I am missing that is causing the fatal error dialog to appear and disappear ? I suspect the multiprocessing.freeze() statement right after if __name__ == __main__ : might be causing the issue when new processes are not created!

A: I've had similar issue and solved it by running compile command without -windowed prefix and then launching exe file using command line.
It allowed to see where the error was. Script was referring to a file that wasn't there.
Error popped out on another computer, while everything was ok on mine. (because of hardcoded file in place)

A: This error is often associated with a script that request some data from a directory and the directory isn't built into the exe.
If your script has some sort of data from somewhere, be sure that the data files that are in your source folder are also in the frozen app.
To add data files to the frozen app, see http://pyinstaller.readthedocs.io/en/latest/spec-files.html#adding-files-to-the-bundle

A: After a glorious fight with this issue, I found that my modules were installed in my IDE rather than my actual python run environment. This resulted in everything working perfectly when I ran in the IDE but it failed to reference the modules when I ran the .exe. To solve this I  opened the directory where my .py file was located in my cmd line and simply re-installed my dependencies there and everything worked. I hope this works for you because I was beating my head against the wall for days without finding any solutions online.

A: I had the same issue and followed Eugene Chabanov's advise of using pyinstaller without any special characters just pyinstaller yourapp.py, when the exe was ready I opened it using the windows CMD and it got stuck in CMD with the error:
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'babel.numbers'

I then ran pyinstaller again this time pyinstaller -F --hidden-import "babel.numbers" test.py and it works beautifully.
Try to see what error you get and if it is "ModuleNotFoundError" then just run pyinstaller adding --hidden-import "missing_module_name".
I hope it helps.
These people deserve the credit for helping me:
--hidden-import "missing_module_name" - M. R.
run without windowed - Eugene Chabanov

A: Try running as Admin. I had the same problem because I wanted to create some files at "Program Files".

A: After a long time researching I found two issues with my code:

*

*pynput only works with 1.6.8 (pip install pynput==1.6.8) See answer from Sandeep

*I had an icon iconbitmap(r'icon.ico') in my file. This icon file was not found when processing. I replaced it with the full path starting 'C:....' and it worked.

I was able to troubleshoot (sometimes it showed errors sometimes not) by typing YourProgramName.exe in terminal (make sure your in the right directory). Then it shows what doesn't work out.

A: I faced the same error while trying to convert a .py file to a .exe.
The problem in my case was that I imported a library in my script that wasn't used by the rest of the code.
The weird thing is, that VS wasn't complaining about the fact that this library was totally useless.
So as a simple first step I would recommend: Go through your script and remove any redundancies.


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Q: Adding predefined terms to a taxonomy I'm writing a plugin for adding a Custom Post called"Dog".
The core of the plugin is strictly based on this one https://github.com/RescueThemes/Rescue-Animal-Custom-Posts
I prefer to add predefined sexes after the plugin activation, I would like to add "Male", "Female", "Unapplicable" from the start.
So, based on other resources I wrote that in the same .php plugin file
Consider that I changed the taxonomy name from "Genders" to "Sexes" from the original plugin.
add_action( 'init', 'create_dog_taxonomies', 0 );

function create_dog_taxonomies() {

// Sex taxonomy
    $labels = array(
    'name' => _x( 'Sexes', 'shelter-dogs' ),
    //etc.
);

    $args = array(
        'labels' => $labels,
        'public' => true,
        'show_in_nav_menus' => true,
        'show_ui' => true,
        'show_tagcloud' => true,
        'hierarchical' => false,
        'rewrite' => true,
        'query_var' => true
    );

    register_taxonomy( 'dog_sex', array('shelter_dogs'), $args );
}

add_action('init', 'add_sexes', 100);

function add_sexes()
{
    wp_insert_term(
      'Male', // the term
      'Sexes', // the taxonomy
      array(
        'slug' => 'Male'
      )
    );
}

I get the Sexes taxonomy, but no predefined values. Where's the problem?

A: Maybe try wp_insert_term once the plugin has been enabled: https://codex.wordpress.org/Function_Reference/wp_insert_term
I.e.
wp_insert_term(
  'Male', // the term
  'dog_sex', // the taxonomy
  array(
    'slug' => 'male',
  )
);


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A Peek Inside Lakshmi Menon's World
Supermodel Lakshmi Menon is always in the spotlight for her work, but she strives to keep a low profile. She divides her time between homes in New York, Goa and Mumbai. On a Sunday afternoon in Mumbai, she spoke to us and gave us a rare peek into her life.
She enjoys a good dinner above all else
"Because that's when family sits down and everybody has the time to have a conversation, open a bottle of wine and eat good food. It's the company of people during dinner that makes it special. Breakfast happens on your own time, lunch is always on the go, so I prefer dinner when everyone's done with their day and settled down. That's when I catch up with friends and family.
My parents are in Kerala, my brother is in Bangalore and my friends are all over the place so it's a case of travelling to meet them or them visiting me. In New York and Mumbai, dinner is the meal where I end up meeting all my friends. It's more of a social thing for me, whether it's at home or in a restaurant. I genuinely love eating. I haven't been on a diet ever in my life, I've never believed in it. I've always enjoyed a hearty meal and the way to do that is through exercise on a regular basis."
She'll take up a project if she vibes with you
"As far as fashion is concerned, it's the team that I'm working with – designers, stylists, hair-and-make-up artists, and photographer. An entire team comes together to create a unified vision. It definitely depends on the people I'm working with, how everybody gets along, the group dynamic. At times it involves people from different parts of the world who don't speak English but you're still able to communicate through what it is you're trying to do."
She's won't take a break from pilates
"The other thing I'm particular about is exercise: I do pilates and work with a personal trainer at home as well as in New York. When I get off a flight I make sure to work out within the first day because that helps your body get back on track. The other thing about jet lag is that you've got to watch the sunrise and sunset on the first couple days so that your mind is tuned in with the light. It's just small basic rules that I follow so that I don't suffer."
She lets her wardrobe adapt
"With me, it's a mood thing. I wake up in the morning and wear what I feel like. Right now I'm in Mumbai, on site with my boyfriend and normally I'd wear jeans, a T-shirt and sensible shoes at a construction site but today I felt like wearing a dress. I didn't feel like putting on a pair of jeans. One also has to dress for the climate and culture so that you don't disrespect anyone, especially in India. If this was a construction site that I wasn't absolutely familiar and comfortable with, I wouldn't be wearing a dress.
My wardrobe in New York and India, during the summer months especially, is kind of seamless. It could be a long kurta-churidar with a lovely belt and Kohlapuri chappals and people on the streets of New York will stop me and ask where I bought it from. I like the sense of India in my wardrobe – it's not that I'm wearing a sari everyday but it's tiny things that I add, jewellery, accessories, a churidhar with a long shirt, or ganji. You've got to have fun with it. I don't care too much about being on-trend; in fact it has whittled down to that one thing that I want every season. Of late, I've been shopping vintage in New York and found some beautiful things, which I can wear any time I want to; I'll wear them even when I'm 50 years old."
She's big on these essentials
"I think it's important to have a white men's shirt – I usually borrow my boyfriend's – and a beautiful pair of jeans. They could be a $900 pair or $80; how it fits and how you feel in it is what matters. A great pair of ballet flats and you're good to go."
"I love The Row for daily essentials – all their stuff is pretty timeless and classic. I love Celine for the very same reason. I've been wearing Isabel Marant a lot lately – I like bohemian chic. Alexander Wang t-shirts, Haider Ackermann's clothes are beautiful, and Dries Van Noten is another favourite. This year I saw a pair of Dior shoes from the Fall collection that I really love – the embroidery on each shoe is different. I like the odd thing by a designer that I wouldn't usually wear – I think it's on that basis that I buy clothes.
She'll invest in timeless pieces
I have phases when it comes to jewellery. It happens when I travel because I tend to forget, and I worry about losing the things I have. But I've recently fallen in love with the work of a Swiss jewellery designer called Esther Brinkmann. She makes the most incredible, one-of-a-kind pieces that she crafts herself and they're stunning. My pashminas and jamavars are also a staple in my travel bag. There's always a time anywhere in the world where you might need that shawl."
She'll happily curl up with a book on a beach
"The beach is perfect to unwind and I have a place in Goa where I get to swim, eat good food, meet up with friends. Reading helps a lot – I'm a big buyer of books, either a novel or a book about art or photography, especially in Mumbai where I spend a lot of time in a car. I like to have something to look through."
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Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, shared a meme calling the teen a 'special kind of stupid' this week.
They just can't get enough of their 17-year-old target.
It's been weeks since a Gateway Pundit commentator accused Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg of being "coached" by his ex-FBI dad—but conservatives refuse to lay down their arms. From Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to Sinclair's ex-host Jamie Allman, conservatives have continued to attack Hogg and his fellow teen activists with incendiary accusations.
Virginia Thomas, a Republican activist known for her controversial antics, joined the fray on Monday when she shared a post on her Facebook page that seemed to blame the Holocaust on gun control.
"So, just wondering, who got the permits and paid for buses for this YOUTH march," she wrote alongside the photo.
Hogg has become an outspoken gun-control activist—and a favorite target of conservative media—since a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people in mid-February.
"I'm someone who had to witness this and live through this and I continue to be having to do that," Hogg told CNN's Anderson Cooper in February.
Last month, ex-Sinclair broadcaster Jamie Allman went so far as to say he'd use a hot poker to sexually assault the teenager.
Then there's Fox News host Laura Ingraham, who lost advertisers for the The Ingraham Angle after mocking Hogg for "whining" about being rejected from several colleges.
Nick Isgro, the Republican mayor of Waterville, Maine, is now facing calls for his resignation after saying Hogg should "eat it" in response to an article about Ingraham losing advertisers.