Stephanie Hans is an illustrator from France whose artistic style seamlessly blends classical painting styles with modern comic sensibilities; soft color shades accompanied by thin hard lines, her work can only be described as… Ethereal. Hans is most well-known for her work on the cover of Marvel's Angela Queen of Hel and the Storm solo series. Despite the popularity of her mainstream work, she does have significant indie cred for her work on more indie titles such as THE WICKED + THE DIVINE and Suicide Risk. Stephanie was in town for STGCC 2016, we manage to sit down with her for a short interview.
You are known for your depiction of powerful women in your comics. What are your thoughts on the "Current" age of comics where there is a more realistic depiction of diversity?
Stephanie Hans: I guess it evolves with the readers, I'm not saying there hasn't been female readers but I guess now – especially with social media and everything, the publisher finally understood that depiction realistic femininity attracts readers and to make comics talk a bit more to this group of comic readers.
When sexualisation of women started to be a thing years ago, the version of those comics are pretty much more caricatural than it is right now, those comics are more comicky but not always. The ways we tell stories now is a little different. We are telling stories to people who are used to things moving very fast such as TV and movies. All these actually affect the way people read stories.
You've garnered praises from your co writers during your stint as the artist for "Angela". Co-writer Margerite Bennett once called your art's simply exquisite in an interview, who and what are your influences for such a refined brand of artistry?
Stephanie Hans: I'm a sucker for traditional art, so my roots are in carnival art, traditional paintings. Illustrators from the 50s and 70s such as Norman Rockwell. They really are the roots of my style. I'm really a sucker for traditional art but also I always wanted to do art for adults. That was a real problem because there was no market for that in France because most French comic books or illustration are targeted at young adults as most of them (the artists) would eventually evolve into photography. So I didn't have much choice. So when I first started out for Marvel, it was really a very good Feel for me because I could do the more mature illustration that I wanted without being "limited". You can actually see it (traditional artistic style) in 1602 where there is a lot of the "traditional art" I was saying about earlier. I was actually looking at art from the 16th century to find something coherent for the book.
What are your thoughts about the on-going debate between the relevance of being able to work on traditional media in our vastly technological age?
Stephanie Hans: Things are changing right now. I remember the first time my father discovered photoshop and discovered the Auto-Color button, of course the result wasn't good but he was so impressed by the fact that the button exist and that the contrast was so poppy and everything. For a while, during the experimentation part of this, a lot of artists and publishers went through the same experience. With globalization, there is a form of uniformization that arrived such as the mixture of hot and cold colors. Right now, there is growing minority of artists going back to either a traditional feel, totally traditional or a mixture of both.
You've attracted a significant following on tumblr who are fans of your style, many of them aspiring artist. Do you have any advice for up and coming artist?
Stephanie Hans: I actually have a website (http://grainedepluie.com/le-metier-dillustrateurtrice)with a special page for aspiring artist, there is also an article about comic book portfolios on my facebook page. The most important part of getting a portfolio that'll get you hired is to fill it with things that you love and crave to do because otherwise you'd be hired for something that you're not passionate about. At one moment in your career, you'd have to draw that (what you're not passionate about) very late because the deadlines are so short and if you get bored of it because it isn't exactly what you wanted to do, you lost.
Is there anyone you'd love to collaborate on a project with?
Stephanie Hans: I actually wrote to Neil Gaiman quite a few time to "beg" him to work together *laughs*… I didn't really beg but Neil has always been very nice and answered me so you know, it's not a lost cause *laughs* we'll see but I really want to work with him on one work or another.


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WOODBRIDGE, VA - The leadership of Charismatic Solutions, a leading provider of customer acquisition solutions, described how the firm's President emphasizes excellence by traveling with team members to do work in the field.
WOODBRIDGE, VA , February 15, 2019	(Newswire.com) - Shannon, Charismatic Solutions' President, is a firm believer in rolling up her sleeves and digging in when it comes to understanding her team's and her customers' experiences. Currently, she is traveling with select associates to gain a ground-level view of the work they perform and the challenges they face. She believes that by spending time meeting with customers and businesses, she has a unique opportunity to make recommendations and guide everyone to deliver their best at all times.
"Stepping into the field is a great way to get back to the basics and help the team evolve, and also stay up to date with the market," said Shannon. During these excursions, Shannon and the people she accompanies have ample opportunity to engage in the one-on-one coaching program that makes Charismatic Solutions' learning environment unique.
According to Shannon, by being in the field, she's been able to pinpoint many opportunities for her team as well as the national partners they represent, which will ultimately lead to even more success for this firm.
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Shannon was quick to attribute her field endeavors to Charismatic Solutions' hands-on training approach. She credits this with helping her people be amply prepared to create innovative outreach campaigns that capture people's attention. By pairing executives with seasoned coaches who are well-versed in the industry, she explained that successful knowledge transfer is attained.
As Shannon elaborated, every team member is on a specific career trajectory based on his or her professional objectives. The coaching provided is individualized to each person's path. This ensures that every person has the knowledge and wisdom to excel.
By working with people on a personal basis, Shannon noted team members are equipped to excel in this competitive industry. As a group, they solidify each success as a victory for all, celebrating together.
Team building rounds out why Charismatic Solutions excels in telecommunications. Shannon stresses that together, they make time to share the insights gathered from their field work to build on the wisdom they've acquired in meeting with customers.
The firm's philosophy is dedicated to advancing those who have demonstrated their abilities to lead, so Shannon believes that providing personalized guidance is what drives career excellence and fuels overall growth and expansion. She looks forward to more chances to tag along with her team in the field, to observe their work, and pool their efforts to ensure this company stays well ahead of trends and succeeds.
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Antonio Ferramolino was a 16th-century Italian architect and military engineer. He is also known as Sferrandino da Bergamo, and is called Hernan Molin in Spanish sources. He is mostly known for his work in Sicily, but he also designed fortifications in Ragusa and Malta.

Life
Ferramolino was born in Bergamo, which was then part of the Republic of Venice. He began his career as a soldier, but little is known about his early works. In 1529 he oversaw the construction of artillery at the Venetian Arsenal.

In 1532, he fought against the Ottomans in Hungary. Ferramolino was also present at the conquest of Tunis in 1535. In 1536, Emperor Charles V sent him to review the fortifications of Messina and the rest of Sicily. Over the next couple of years, he designed several fortifications around Sicily, including at Messina, Palermo and Catania.

In 1538, Ferramolino went to the Republic of Ragusa (modern Dubrovnik, Croatia) and designed the Revelin Fortress.

In 1540, he was sent to Malta, which was ruled by the Order of Saint John. He designed the cavalier and ditch of Fort St. Angelo, and designed two bastions of the fortifications of Mdina. He also proposed the construction of a fort on the Sciberras Peninsula.

Ferramolino was killed on 18 August 1550 during the siege of Mahdia in modern Tunisia.

Works

Ferramolino designed or modified the following fortifications, among others:
Forte Gonzaga, Messina, Sicily
Forte del Santissimo Salvatore, Messina, Sicily
Castello Matagrifone, Messina, Sicily
Fortifications of Palermo, Sicily
Fortifications of Catania, Sicily
Castello di Milazzo, Milazzo, Sicily
Revelin Fortress, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Modifications to the fortifications of Mdina, Malta
Cavalier and ditch of Fort St. Angelo, Birgu, Malta

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The Division 2: More Gameplay Footage, Specializations, 8-Player Raids & Free DLC
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Besides the E3 2018 Cinematic Trailer of Tom Clancy's The Division 2, another two minutes long gameplay trailer has been shown live on stage at the Ubisoft media briefing.
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3 Clan System
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Moreover, new details about certain end-game features such as Specializations and long-requested 8-player raids, as well as a year one with free DLC for everyone, has been confirmed to be available on release day.
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Once your character completes the main campaign, a new progression path can be chosen by selecting one of the three available Specializations.
Each one unlocks a unique signature weapon and exclusive versions of skills that offer new ways to play the game and to synergize with other players in end-game scenarios.
8-Player Raids
Julian Gerighty, Creative Director on The Division 2, has confirmed to the delight of many players out there, that the game will feature, for the first time, raid parties with up to 8 players. Although not much more information is available at this point, the developers said that raids will be the "ultimate end-game challenge".
Clan System
Unlike The Division, where players had to group up in game parties with up to 4 players, The Division 2 will come with a clan system in place, allowing players to form even bigger alliances.
Agents are more powerful together, so take advantage of new ways to not only play with, but connect with other players.
Year One Free DLC
The Division 2 will launch with plans of years for frequent content updates like we have already experienced it with The Division. In addition, players will have access to a full year of free story-driven missions, map expansions and new game features as part of three DLCs in form of Episodes.
Nevertheless, an optional Premium Pass can be purchased for even more exclusive content.
Conference Post-Show
After the media briefing, Ubisoft and The Division 2's dev team have hosted a half an hour session with live gameplay commentary. It was the same mission as we have already seen at Xbox's conference, however, the starting point was different and so the group of players had to fight its way through a from the vegetation partly taken over shopping mall into an open area next to the crash site of the Air Force One.
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The top three occupations in the Retail Trade Industry Group are Retail salespersons, Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers, Cashiers, Stockers and order fillers, and Customer service representatives. On average, full-time employees in the Retail Trade Industry Sector work 42.9 hours per week and have an average annual salary of $48,945. Part-time employees in the same industry work 22.3 hours and earn an average annual salary of $13,423.
The locations with the highest concentration of employees in the Retail Trade Industry Sector are Queen Anne & Magnolia PUMA, WA, Benton County PUMA, AR, and Johnson County PUMA, TX. The industry that purchases the most products or services from the Hospitals Industry Group is Retail Trade.
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A snapshot of jobs, wages, and opportunities in the Retail Trade Industry Sector. Retail salespersons are the most common position, but the Retail Trade Industry Sector employs a relatively high number of Retail salespersons, compared to other industries.
The highest average salary in Retail Trade goes to Architectural & engineering managers.
According to ACS estimates, the number of people employed in the Retail Trade Industry Sector has been declining at a rate of −0.632%, , from 16.7M people in 2019 to 16.6M people in 2020.
The following graphic shows the share of employment in Retail Trade by various occupations according to ACS estimates. Retail salespersons represent the largest share of positions held in Retail Trade at 18.1%, followed by Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers with 16.4% and Cashiers with 12.9%.
The most common occupations in the Retail Trade Industry Sector, by number of employees, are Retail salespersons, Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers, Cashiers, Stockers and order fillers, and Customer service representatives.
Compared to other Industry Sectors, Retail Trade employs an unusually high number of Retail salespersons, Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers, and Parts salespersons.
The highest paid occupations in Retail Trade, by average wage, are Architectural & engineering managers, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers.
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On average, employees in the Retail Trade Industry Sector make $37,192 per year. This number makes Retail Trade the 12 highest paying Industry Sector in the United States out of a total of 14 Industry Sectors.
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Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA
This map shows which public use microdata areas (PUMAs) pay the highest average salary to employees in the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
Retail Trade has a wage GINI of 0.501, which is more than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Retail Trade (shown in red) in comparison to the national average for those wage buckets (shown in gray).
Benton County PUMA, AR
Johnson County PUMA, TX
This map shows the PUMAs in the United States that have revealed comparative advantage in the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
These are locations that employ more people in the Retail Trade Industry Sector than expected given both the size of that location's overall labor pool and the national size of the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
Demographic information on the Retail Trade Industry Sector in the US. Male employees tend to earn more than Female employees, with average respective salaries of $44,234 and $43,024. So too tend to earn more than other races and ethnicities in this industry.
51.1% of workers in the Retail Trade Industry Sector are Male, making them the more common sex in the workforce. This chart shows the sex breakdown of the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
On average, Male workers in the Retail Trade Industry Sector make 1.03 times more than their Female counterparts. This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
On average, Asian employees in the Retail Trade Industry Sector earn 1.27 times more than other races and ethnicities. This chart shows the race and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in the Retail Trade Industry Sector.
Estimates of the sources of the costs and the purchasers of the products in the Retail Trade Industry Sector. Based on estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, this section indicates the amount of money spent by a specific industry in other industries. Professional and business services has the highest single input, by dollars, to the Retail Trade Industry Sector, and the largest industry purchasing services from the Retail Trade Industry Sector is Construction.
The Retail Trade Industry Sector gets the most input, by its share of the cost of all intermediate inputs, from the Professional and business services Industry. This visualization does not include labor and capital costs.
The Construction Industry purchases the greatest share of products and services from the Retail Trade Industry Sector in order to produce other goods and services. Purchases of the Retail Trade Industry Sector for final consumption by consumers, businesses, or government are not included here.
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There are literally dozen and dozen of mindless undead roaming the field now. It reaks and smells foul and rotten. Some of the zombie now climb up the stairs towards your barricaded room.
Elric cast the Status spell before the zombies started swarming in to attack. It has a duration of 5 hours and will let him know and he will use it to keep track of who needs healing the most and try to coordinate the battle.
If possible, Elric casts Bull's Strength on both Elena and Meredith before the actual fighting begins (5 minutes duration) so he doesn't have to waste combat turns buffing. If that doesn't work out, he waits 'til combat actually starts. Otherwise, bump his turns up 2 (i.e. Prayer on Round 1 instead of 3, etc.).
Elric stays back from the barricade and away from the window, where he can keep an eye on both, so he can see everything that's going on. He also needs to remain near the center so he can easily reach anyone who might need healing.
He catches Elena's attention for a moment.
Elena and Meredith, you need to hit them as they come through the barricade. Try to hold the line. Let one in at a time, and watch out in case they try to move or surge through the barricade. Make sure they go down and stay down.
Elric casts Bull's Strength on Elena.
Elric casts Bull's Strength on Meredith.
Elric casts Prayer, which has a range of 40 feet. No saving throw. Hopefully by now there will be plenty of zombies in the burst area that allies will benefit from the +1 attack/damage and the zombies will suffer from the -1.
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If at this point, anyone has been badly injured (more than 20 damage) Elric will use a cure moderate or cure light, depending on if they're conscious or not. HE SAVES ALL HIS BETTER HEALING FOR THE FIGHTERS, Elena and Meredith. HE WILL NOT CAST ANY HEALING SPELLS BEFORE ROUND 4, unless a boss comes smashing in and starts mauling the party, or something ridiculously unexpected like that.
Elric will focus most of his attention on directing his allies to where they would be the most effective, and attacking a zombie if for some reason one gets past Elena or Meredith. He keeps an eye on their possible escape route, the window, in case the fight gets too bad and they need to escape, he wants to make sure the path is clear.
He will do everything he can to make sure the two fighters keep fighting, covering them if they get knocked down so they can stand up without Opp Attacks.
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You Said What? How The Colin Kaepernick-Nike Issue Over Betsy Ross Took A Hard Left Turn Into Nazi-Land
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Well, if the Nike decision to pull a line of patriotic shoes featuring the Betsy Ross wasn't dumb enough, the hot take commentaries on the matter might either cause someone to have a full-blown stroke or have an unsafe rise in blood pressure. It's that stupid. Apparently, the Betsy Ross flag is like the swastika. And yes, an MSNBC guest said this because this is exactly where such idiocy would be peddled, on a network whose sole job is to keep liberals in a safe zone of their own condescension and ignorance. Former NFL quarterback and total loser Colin Kaepernick convinced Nike to pull the shoes. Yes, we have another instance where political correctness has run amok. And you cannot view history through this paradigm without looking like a total loon, but this is where we are with the Left. Scott Whitlock at Newsbusters clipped and transcribed the insanity. It was Michael Eric Dyson who made the insane comparison while being interviewed by MSNBC host Hallie Jackson. A portion of the transcript is below:
According to New York Times opinion contributor Michael Eric Dyson, the Revolutionary War-era flag at the heart of a controversy with Nike is just like a "swastika" or burning a cross. MSNBC featured Dyson the day before the Fourth of July to slime the Betsy Ross flag as a symbol of hate.
JACKSON: What about the argument that some have made that this is PC culture run amuck, if you will? If Nike wants to put this flag on their shoe, why are people so upset about it?
DYSON: Yeah, because words matter. Symbols matter too. Why don't we wear a swastika for July Fourth? Because, I don't know? It makes a difference. The cross burning on somebody's lawn. Why don't we have a Nike, you know, celebration of the cross? Well, because the those symbols are symbols of hate. So, we can take PC culture back. It's amazing to me the people that people that cry the loudest about PC are the ones who didn't show up when the offense first occurred, who didn't defend the people who were victims of white supremacy or racism or sexism or misogyny. But now pop up and say, "Hey, let's not be too PC." If you haven't fought the battle, If you haven't celebrated the process, you can't acclaim the product. So, at this point I think people need to be honest about it and say, "It's not a matter of PC." There are many within communities of color who understand complexity, complication. You can't have it the way you want it. But something so glaring and so apparent, that has to be dealt with.
America has Concentration camps. We don't. The Betsy Ross flag is like wearing a swastika. It's not. But this is where the Left is with all of their historical and cultural commentaries. And no, it's not outlandish to question the patriotism of these people because they seem to hate this country an awful lot. That's what so scary about the Democrats. We're facing an organized, feisty, and insane party that hates America. The first variation of the American flag is like a swastika. It's Nazism or something. It's absolutely ludicrous.
Democrats running for president have officially lost it.
Beto & Castro strongly imply that the Betsy Ross flag is a symbol of hatred. Do the rest of the Dems agree?
Pictured here, of course, is the notorious flag prominently featured at President Obama's 2nd inauguration.
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71 Deaths, 920 New COVID-19 Cases Added Friday in Tarrant County; ICUs Drop to 92%
Cases top 234,000 in Tarrant County with 2,625 dead since early March; an estimated 197,725 people have recovered from the virus
By Frank Heinz • Published February 12, 2021 • Updated on February 12, 2021 at 11:52 pm
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Tarrant County Public Health added another 71 COVID-19 deaths Friday along with 920 new cases of the virus.
Of the deaths, TCPH said two are from November, one from December, 61 are from January and seven are from February. The deaths are only now being added after receiving new death certificate data from the state health department, which the county said recently they would receive every Friday while warning of higher than average numbers.
The latest 71 victims included 25 people from Fort Worth; 16 from Arlington; five from Haltom City; three from Bedford; two from Richland Hills and White Settlement and one each from Benbrook, Colleyville, Crowley, Euless, Everman, Forest Hill, Grapevine, Haslet, Hurst, Keller, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Southlake and unincorporated Tarrant County. All had underlying health conditions.
The county has reported 238 deaths in the last seven days for an average of 34 deaths per day. Since March 2020, the county has reported 2,625 COVID-19 deaths.
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Tarrant County is also reporting Friday that total hospital occupancy in county hospitals is at 88% while ICU occupancy dropped 1% to 92% through Thursday. Beds occupied by COVID-19 patients account for 16% of all patients in Tarrant County and for 14.27% of all patients in TSA-E, an increase over the day before.
Tarrant County Public Health said there were 812 COVID-19 patients in county hospitals through Thursday and that the 7-day average for COVID-19 patients was at 889. The number of hospitalized patients remains down from the high of 1,528 patients reached Jan. 6 and is the lowest it's been since early December.
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You do not need to be a resident of the county to register for a COVID-19 vaccine in that county -- registration is open to anyone in Texas. For those without internet access, Tarrant County is also taking registrations by phone at 817-248-6299. In Dallas County, call the DCHHS vaccine hotline at 1-855-IMMUNE9 (1-855-466-8639). In Denton County, call 940-349-2585.
For a more detailed breakdown of who is included in each priority group in Texas, see this page from the Texas DSHS.
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In the last seven days, the county has announced 7,453 new and probable cases of the virus or an average of 1,064 per day. Data from the county health department indicated there were 749 more confirmed cases Friday than the most recent report and 171 more probable cases. To date, the county has reported 200,178 confirmed cases of the virus and 34,068 probable cases for a total of 234,246 cases. There are currently an estimated 33,896 active cases of the virus.
The county is also reporting another 2,151 estimated recoveries, bringing the total number of survivors to 197,725.
TCPH said Monday, Feb. 8 that 212,756 doses of the vaccine had been administered in Tarrant County including 200,393 (94%) to Tarrant County residents and 12,363 (6%) to residents of other counties. TCPH said approximately 8% of the Tarrant County population has received at least one dose of the vaccine and that 2% have received two doses. Vaccine numbers are updated weekly on Mondays.
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For some people, gift-giving is a task. For others, it is a joy. Major gift-giving often accompanies important milestone celebrations such as a wedding, birthday, or anniversary. By contrast, small gifts simply reflect appreciation. A small token can brighten someone's day and remind them that they are loved. However, gifts require a measure of graciousness by the giver as well as the recipient. If you received a gift and didn't express appreciation to the giver, what is the likelihood of receiving another gift from that person? Similarly, if someone gave you a gift and repeatedly boasted to others about what they did for you, would you want to receive another gift from them?
Have you ever gone out of your way to do something nice for someone and they never thanked you? It's frustrating to behave in a thoughtful manner which is not acknowledged. Can you imagine how our Heavenly Father could feel?
Adopting an attitude of gratitude is essential to cultivating a vigorous and fulfilling prayer life. Reflecting on God's goodness means changing your prayer priorities. Spiritually shifting focus from what you want to who God is cultivates a grateful and humble heart. The more you take an inventory of blessings, the more you recognize God constantly at work in your life, the better you'll feel about every situation that concerns you. Acknowledging who God is and what He does sets the stage for an extraordinary life of gratitude.
Even when the immediate outcome is painful or disheartening, we can trust in God's faithfulness to keep us, even through difficult situations. We find ourselves spiritually content in every circumstance, not because of who we are, but because of who God is. He is the one who changes our mental and emotional outlook. Romans 12:2 says "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." He alone is the one who can open doors, fill any void, and meet every need, serving as the source of our joy, love, hope, peace, faith, and strength.
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
I feel the winds of change blowing. The Holy Spirit is leading me to new endeavors. I thank God for each person who has encouraged me as I added to this blog weekly for 20 consecutive months. I hope that these posts have ministered to you and strengthened your prayer life. The Hebrew word for 20 is "Kaf" which is symbolized by an open hand, meaning to cover or give, open or allow.
I pray that the Lord continues to bless, strengthen, protect and inspire you in your own new season. I encourage you to follow the Unite in Prayer and The Devotion Cafe blogs. Both of them offer heaping helpings of inspiring, convicting soul food. Trust in God's seasons and remember always that prayer works!
Whether it involves our health, career, family, finances, household, or another aspect of our lives, crises have one thing in common: they always happen at the most inopportune time. When faced with disheartening news, it is easy to find yourself in an emotional tailspin, wondering whether you could have somehow averted the situation. Heavy bricks of fear, stress, confusion, frustration, doubt, discouragement, and worry, build a wall of uncertainty that disrupts your prayer life at a time when you need it most.
In our humanness, we deeply desire to be complacent. God's focus is less on our comfort and more about our maturity. God wants us to grow in our knowledge and understanding of Him. If our lives were always smooth, we would have an inflated sense of self and miss cultivating a genuine appreciation for The One who is capable of mending every broken place within us. Our God is one of restoration! He renews us each day, blessing us in ways that we cannot fully comprehend. Our everlasting Father is constantly on standby, never sleeping, never tired nor too busy, and always available to us.
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I recently moved to a beachside town. One of my prized possessions is a pair of backpack beach chairs which were gifted from my dear friend. These chairs are well-designed, equipped with handles as well as backpack straps, to easily transport them to the beachfront. The trouble is, although the beach chairs were easy to move and set up, I always had difficulty with collapsing the chairs when it was time to leave. Each time, my mechanical mind would spend several frustrating minutes attempting to return the chairs to their original compact position. What's worse, once I successfully collapsed the chair, I was always so irritated and distracted that I was unable to successfully repeat the process the next time.
It wasn't until I was intentional about proactively finding a solution that anything changed. Instead of waiting until I was at the beach, I researched the beach chair opening and closing online. I was delighted to find a brief video, less than 20 seconds long, that demonstrated how to properly close the chairs. I went from novice to pro within two minutes! I tried it out on my very next beach visit and Voila!
We can get out of our own way regarding every struggle in our lives when we pray and invite God's power and presence into every situation that concerns us. Colossians 1:11-12 says "We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light." The situation doesn't always change immediately, but the change in our perspective can be an instantaneous blessing through the anointing of God's Holy Spirit. We don't have to wait until the situation is fully resolved. We can rejoice in advance, knowing that the struggle is over!
Life's ups and downs can throw off our spiritual focus. When unanswered prayers stretch into time frames beyond our anticipated estimates, we become discouraged and can drift even further away from our intended Christ-centered focus. It is in those very moments of feeling weary and uncertain that we need to double down on our efforts to seek God's guidance, wisdom, and favor. We need to demonstrate that no matter what difficulties we face, we trust God above all else, and eagerly await His answers. Proverbs 3:5-6 says "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Our desperation for relief means we need to show God that we are serious about trusting Him, that we are willing to deny ourselves so that we can focus on whatever lesson He is teaching in this season. We need a change. We need resolution. We need peace. We need a breakthrough. We need to fast. The time has arrived to Give It Up! and fast.
Focused prayer: Share your heart with God. Ask His forgiveness for your sins so you can start your fast with a clean slate and sharper focus. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says "if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." God already knows your heart. Articulating your needs, concerns, fears, and desires to God benefits you and invites Him into those situations that concern you.
Remember that we are God's creation. He does not want to destroy us, He wants to build us up. He wants us to grow and flourish. Fasting involves temporarily sacrificing earthly pleasures to recognize and gain eternal spiritual treasures.
I was delighted to hear a powerful testimony from my father. While on the highway, he had to swerve which made the back end of his vehicle hit a retaining wall – BOOM! He could hear and feel the impact from the hit, yet decided not to stop immediately to survey the damage. My Dad resolved that he couldn't do anything about it at that moment anyway and continued on his way. A short time later, he went to inspect the damage and there was NONE – not even a scratch. He praised God for miraculous restoration.
As humans, our power is limited. No matter how hard we try, we are incapable of blessing ourselves. Even when we desperately desire it, we cannot grant ourselves wisdom, peace, hope, joy, faith, comfort, provision nor protection. Yet, these gifts are given freely through a relationship with God. Ephesians 2:8 says "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—" God gives us purpose and provides what we need so that we can mature in understanding His character. Everything we need, including miraculous restoration, is available through Jesus Christ. God gives us free will. We need only to exercise faith in Christ to reflect God's love instead of life's hardships.
Prayer is simply a conversation with God which acknowledges our need for His guidance and intervention in every area that concerns us. Praying with sincerity from your heart touches God's heart.


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"I am using Slack at the moment. I have heard about Microsoft team. "
"Interesting case with Samsung! I wonder if Apple would take the "bait" on social media? ;)"
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Inspired by the stories of G.K. Chesterton, set in the 1950s, this hit BBC series stars Mark Williams (Harry Potter, Doctor Who) as a slightly crumpled Catholic priest blessed with a playful wit, a razorsharp mind, and an affinity for solving crimes. Filmed in the sleepy Cotswold village of Kembleford, with Sorcha Cusack (Snatch) as gossipy parish secretary Mrs. McCarthy. "Charming" - Observer (UK). 7 episodes, 5 ¼ hrs, 2 DVDs.
The Truth in the Wine
Father Brown attends an open day at a vineyard but the wine is contaminated by a dead dog in the vat. Suspicion falls on sinister handy-man, who is blackmailing the colonel. When the handy-man is shot dead, the colonel is arrested. Father Brown visits the colonel in prison and discovers that all is not what it seems.
The Judgement of Man
A priceless painting is on loan from the Vatican at a local art gallery and Father Brown is convinced that it will be stolen.
Father Brown visits a student who is convinced his father was murdered. He's built a time machine so that he can travel back to prove his case. When the student also dies, Father Brown suspect the student's theory about his father's murder was correct, and tries out the time machine for himself.
A barmaid is stabbed to death in a village stricken with polio. Father Brown finds evidence to link the local herbalist to the murder but others think she was ritually sacrificed to heal the polio victims.
The Paradise of Thieves
Father Brown happens to be at the bank when there is an armed robbery. But the criminals flee after the vault is opened to reveal the corpse of the bank manager's son-in-law.
The Deadly Seal
A mysterious visitor to the confession box informs Father Brown that Bishop Talbot will be murdered. The bishop had been arguing with an actor, and it's discovered that the bishop owned a large collection of banned plays. Father Brown uncovers a bizarre pact.
The Owl of Minerva
Father Brown is stunned to learn that Inspector Sullivan is wanted for murder.
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Brownsey Family History
Mildred Brownsey (1877 - 1968)
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In 1877, in the year that Mildred Brownsey was born, on March 2nd, the U.S. presidential election of 1876 was ended with the selection of Rutherford B. Hayes as the winner. Samuel J. Tilden had won the popular vote in November 1876 but 20 votes in the electoral college were in dispute. An informal agreement was made in which Hayes agreed to remove federal troops from South Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana, ending Reconstruction in the South. So, on March 4th, Rutherford B. Hayes became the 19th President of the United States.
In 1889, when she was merely 12 years old, on March 31st, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated. Because the elevators were not yet in operation, officials had to climb to the top of the tower - it took an hour. On May 15th, the Tower opened to the public - still without working elevators - but around 30,000 visitors still made the climb. The elevators went into operation on the 26th. The Tower wasn't considered aesthetically pleasing at the time but is now one of the most iconic structures in the world.
In 1900, Mildred was 23 years old when Carrie Chapman Catt succeeded Susan B. Anthony as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. NAWSA was created by Anthony in 1890 in order to fight for the right of women to vote in the United States. Membership in NAWSA began at 7,000 and in the decades of the struggle - women didn't get the right to vote until 1920 - membership rose to 2 million.
In 1922, she was 45 years old when on James Joyce's 40th birthday, his book Ulysses was published in France. The book covers the experiences of an Irishman in Dublin on an ordinary day, 16 June 1904. Now considered a classic, it was controversial at the time. Due to some sexual content, the book was banned in the U.S. during the 1920's and the U.S. Post Office destroyed 500 copies of the novel.
In 1968, in the year of Mildred Brownsey's passing, on January 31st, the North Vietnamese launched the Tet Offensive, a turning point in the Vietnam War. 70,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces swarmed into South Vietnam. The South Vietnamese and US troops held off the offensive but it was such fierce fighting that the U.S. public began to turn against the war.
Other Brownseys
Joseph G Brownsey
Marion I Brownsey
Depew, NY
Herman Brownsey
Jun 26, 1886 - August 1974
Reginald Brownsey
Oct 3, 1876 - May 1969
Petronella Brownsey
Dec 8, 1922 - Jul 7, 2009
Leland Brownsey
Jan 2, 1904 - January 1971
Monroe, NY
Newman Brownsey
Marion E Brownsey
Martin Brownsey
Mar 30, 1887 - July 1969
Tonawanda, NY
Maud Brownsey
Kathryn Eleanor Brownsey
Mar 16, 1915 - Nov 15, 2008
Larence Brownsey
Vincent S Brownsey
Oct 25, 1905 - Dec 11, 1984
Mary K Brownsey
Apr 15, 1907 - Dec 19, 1999
Andrew L Brownsey
Sep 1, 1945 - Nov 3, 2003
Katherine Brownsey
Oct 15, 1913 - Feb 29, 2000
J E Brownsey
Mary Ann A Brownsey
Apr 6, 1912 - February 1996
Horace Brownsey
Jun 22, 1900 - February 1968
Oscar Brownsey
Jul 13, 1880 - June 1974
La Porte, Indiana
Fern Liscomb
Jul 28, 1892 - April 1987
Marilyn G Reinherz
Jul 12, 1946 - May 18, 2006
Romola J Cristal
Sep 23, 1895 - Oct 13, 1988
Celia F Kendrick
Cora M Ordway
Dec 30, 1898 - Apr 15, 1967
Marion King
Alice E Stien
Aug 22, 1896 - May 15, 1970
Chester, NH
Sadie Foster
Catherine Beturney
Jan 30, 1889 - June 1973
Hudson, NH
Helen M Davie
Jan 25, 1902 - Oct 15, 1997
Plymouth, NH
Katherine Fisher
May 1, 1948 - February 1972
Lena Champoux
Sep 11, 1898 - Dec 15, 1966
Berlin, NH
Linney Gray
Jul 25, 1892 - February 1983
West Stewartstown, NH
Naseem Nossiff
Jan 21, 1880 - February 1974
Margaret Lord
Aug 6, 1897 - February 1976
Hampton, NH
Marion Cahalane
May 28, 1896 - August 1984
Charlotte George
April 1885 - June 1969
Rena M Kendall
Dec 19, 1912 - Nov 1, 2003
Bradford, NH
Hannah Davison
Jun 7, 1887 - March 1973
Mildred Hunt
Jun 3, 1904 - December 1986
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"`News sources are reporting that Paul Sorvino has made threatening comments against former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who allegedly sexually harassed his daughter Mira Sorvino. The GoodFellas actor initially made his wise guy-style comments to TMZ.
"`Sir Peter Jackson claimed last month that Weinstein actively blocked Mira Sorvino from getting work in Hollywood, which she cited as confirmation of him derailing her career. Sir Peter's allegation about the black-listing of Sorvino was echoed in a similar claim made by Bad Santa director Terry Zwigoff. Her father has responded to the claims and he's pulling zero punches. In response, Mira tweeted much love over her dad's support.
"`Mr. Sorvino stated he did not know about Weinstein's alleged sexual harassment of his daughter, nor the subsequent alleged career black-listing when Mira fought back. Sorvino's response included putting the embattled movie producer in a wheelchair, or leave him lying on the ground. Sorvino also noted Weinstein should go to prison; plus, could be a target while incarcerated. He peppered his comments with a bit of profanity.
"`Mira previously said Weinstein had given her an unwanted massage in the 1990s, and attempted to get more physical. He then allegedly started telling filmmakers not to cast her. For his part, Weinstein has denied the allegations.
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The Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court decision vacating the Nevada state engineer's approval of the state wildlife agency's application to transfer water rights from agricultural land in the Newlands Reclamation Project to the Carson Lake and Pasture, a wetlands-containing wildlife refuge, in order to sustain habitat. The wildlife agency contended that they only sought to change the water's place of use, but not its manner of use. Because they wanted to use the transferred water to support the growth of plants used by wildlife, they argued that the intended use of water at the refuge constitutes irrigation. The state engineer granted the transfer application, but a lower court properly vacated the approval. Diverting water to wetlands in order to sustain wildlife habitat does not constitute "irrigation" under the federal court decree governing water rights in the Newlands Reclamation Project. Though it does not define "irrigation," the decree expresses a singular concern with the provision of irrigation water for agricultural use, and its references to irrigation uniformly relate to agriculture. Moreover, the state water code speaks of irrigation solely in the context of agriculture and distinguishes such use from the application of water for recreational, aesthetic, and wildlife purposes. The agency's application to transfer water rights therefore seeks a change in the manner of use to a non-irrigation purposes. As such, the state engineer's approval of the application violates the decree.


Sorel is a Canadian company that wants you to stay warm even when the temperature drops. This brand produces nice and warm shoes and slippers to wear when you are feeling cold. Sorel Nakiska Slide W Incense are comfortable, long-wearing slippers that are perfect when winter arrives.
The upper part of these slippers are made of suede while the soles are made of natural rubber for durability. The inner lining consists of both wool and polyester and these two materials combined will provide excellent protection against the cold. You can easily remove the insole if necessary.
These warm slippers from Sorel are perfect to wear at home when the floors are cold early in the morning or late at night. You can also bring them to work to make sure you're comfortable all day long. If you are looking for slippers with a great design and a warm feel these are the ultimate choice for you.
The upper part of these slippers are made of suede and you can easily care for this material with a suede brush to get rid of any dirty or dust. If the slippers get stained you can use a damp cloth and some mild soap to remove it. There are also many suede shoe care products on the market for even better care.Show more.Show less.


The final season has been even more eagerly anticipated after fans were forced to wait for two years, with HBO saying last year the show's creators wanted extra time to develop the best final episodes possible. Now that the final season is already out, the GOT fans surely can not contain their excitement any longer!
For Game of Thrones lovers that aren't resident in the USA, you can atch previous seasons of the series on Showmax. You'll be able to rent the DVDs as much as you want, allowing you to watch the whole of Game of Thrones in one sitting once it's over.
Season 8 will begin on Sunday, April 14, and run until May 19, and no one really knows what is going to happen in the final season. The HBO Now subscription costs $14.99/month and comes with free 7 days trial for new customers.
Many streaming services let you watch HBO live and on-demand, allowing you to stream Game of Thrones episodes as soon as they air, and also to catch up with older seasons and binge Game of Thrones whenever you like. Episodes are usually available from 9/8c on HBO Now, so you can stream live while everyone else is watching on the channel. You'll need to skip social media if you want to avoid the spoilers! With Amazon Channels, your payments are lumped in with your usual Amazon payment, so you only get one bill per month (if you get Prime monthly, of course).
At the beginning of Game Of Thrones, we were all led to believe that the grim-faced, honourable lord of Winterfell and warden of the north Eddard Stark was to be the protagonist of the show. How can you watch Game of Thrones season 8 on Netflix?


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Usage-based underwriting is much more accurate | Curtis Scott, Vice President, Global Risk, Lyft
How do insurers approach underwriting in the sharing economy space? Curtis Scott, Vice President, Global Risk at Lyft, spoke with Geneva Association collaborating expert, Ronnie Klein, about the benefits for customers, insurers and platforms alike with individualised pricing.
This interview took place at the GA's 15th Annual Liability Conference, held in Washington, DC on 21-23 October 2019 and sponsored by State Farm Insurance.
Ronnie Klein: We're here speaking with Curtis Scott, Vice President, Global Risk at Lyft, following a great discussion on 'The Sharing Economy' during the GA's Annual Liability Conference.
The panel today mentioned that it's really difficult in the U.S. for insurers to keep up with the speed of the sharing economy. Can you talk a little more about that?
Curtis Scott: Well, I think in general underwriting is changing. You can't underwrite in a box anymore as an insurer.
I wouldn't say the sharing economy is harder to underwrite. I think it's actually easier in a lot of cases. We have more defined terms and conditions; we have usage-based data. We know how many miles, where the car was driven, who the drivers are, things like that. There are a lot more data points available for underwriting in general.
I like to take a partnership approach with carriers. They have to want to work with the platform to understand this data, to leverage it, to underwrite it in real time. We can make assumption changes, leveraging data as it comes in and applying it in a way – and at a speed – that hasn't really been seen before in this space.
Ronnie Klein: You mentioned insuring people just for the time they're using a product or service – a vehicle, an apartment, whatever it is. As an actuary, I find that interesting because if you're only charging them for when they're using it, the rates will be much higher than if you spread it out over time. Anotherwords, the rates take into account that they're not using it. What's the difference between that and charging them a much lower rate for the whole year?
Curtis Scott: Well, I don't necessarily agree that the rate would go up. I think it depends on how much use there is. I find usage-based ratings to be inherently more honest. Let's take an asset like a car. It's often underwritten on a vehicle year basis and then largely under the assumption that its garage location somehow matters, i.e. just because a car is garaged somewhere, we should underwrite that that's the environment of use. A lot of times with personal auto for example, people are actually taking their car from a suburban environment and driving it downtown to a financial district where they work, and a lot of the miles are in a high-density environment, and it's not accounted for here. So a usage-based approach – not only duration of use but we can also tell the location – gives us quite a bit more accuracy in getting to the right price for that moment in time.
Ronnie Klein: If you do that though, you're getting much more individual on the pricing, and the whole concept of insurance is the spreading of risk. Is there enough volume in doing what you're saying to spread the risk enough, or is it really individual pricing?
Curtis Scott: I think we're creating underwriting criteria by understanding our book better. For instance, what are the onboarding requirements to be a ridesharing partner? We could say, "They have to be 21 years or older … they have to have x years driving experience." We can put together a group like that and underwrite a book, but we have the ability to get more granular; we have the ability to look at things – regionally, time of day, things like that – so there's a lot of opportunity here to get to more precise underwriting. That's the goal of both us and the carrier we partner with: we want to get to the right rate for the risk.
Ronnie Klein: Last question: you've worked for Uber, you work for Lyft … part of me wants to ask you questions about that, but what I'm really interested in is, "How did you learn so much about insurance working for those companies?" Tell us a little bit about your background.
Curtis Scott: I started out working at Allstate in a variety of roles, both in the legal and on the product side of things. I worked for their traditional company and then went to their digital player, Esurance. I even went through a rotational development program at Encompass Insurance, which offers more high-end, high-net-worth individual-type products. I spent some time at a managing general agent (MGA) that did parametric weather insurance. At the end of the day, I'm just an insurance nerd like anyone else who likes to take apart problems and find solutions.
Ronnie Klein: Thank you very much for your time. We appreciate it.
Curtis Scott: Thank you so much.
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VIDEO: Hamilton soaks up atmosphere on celebratory lap
By Luke SmithJul 6, 2014, 1:45 PM EDT
No win in Formula 1 is easy, but today Lewis Hamilton got the opportunity to simply focus on bringing his Mercedes home thanks to an advantage of 30 seconds in the final stages of the race.
The Briton pulled away from the field along with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, and when the German retired from the race, it became a matter of looking after his car and ensuring he did not meet a similar fate.
On the final lap of the race, Hamilton was able to take in the buzzing atmosphere as the British fans cheered on their hero. Just as we saw in 2008, his victory on home soil was a very popular one.
Hamilton dedicated his win to the thousands of fans that came out to see him race today, and said that the result made up for his mistake during qualifying on Saturday.
Enjoy the final stages of the British Grand Prix once again with Leigh Diffey in this video.


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namespace User\Entity;

use Core\Entity\EntityInterface;
use Doctrine\ORM\Mapping as ORM;

/**
 * @ORM\Entity
 * @ORM\Table(name="users")
 */
class User implements EntityInterface
{

    /**
     * @ORM\Id
     * @ORM\GeneratedValue(strategy="AUTO")
     * @ORM\Column(type="integer", name="id")
     */
    protected $primary;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="string", unique=true)
     */
    protected $identifier;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="string")
     */
    protected $password;

    /**
     * @ORM\ManyToOne(targetEntity="Role")
     * @ORM\JoinColumn(name="role_id", referencedColumnName="id")
     */
    protected $role;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="datetime", name="created_at")
     */
    protected $createdAt;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="datetime", name="updated_at", nullable=true)
     */
    protected $updatedAt;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="string", name="restore_hash", nullable=true)
     */
    protected $restoreHash;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="datetime", name="restore_hash_created_at", nullable=true)
     */
    protected $restoreHashCreatedAt;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="integer", name="is_enable")
     */
    protected $isEnable;

    /**
     * Get identifier for entity
     * @return int
     */
    public function getId()
    {
        return $this->getPrimary();
    }

    /**
     * Set identifier for entity
     * @param $primary
     * @return $this
     */
    public function setId($primary)
    {
        return $this->setPrimary($primary);
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getPrimary()
    {
        return $this->primary;
    }

    /**
     * @param mixed $primary
     * @return $this
     */
    public function setPrimary($primary)
    {
        $this->primary = $primary;
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getIdentifier()
    {
        return $this->identifier;
    }

    /**
     * @param mixed $identifier
     */
    public function setIdentifier($identifier)
    {
        $this->identifier = $identifier;
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getPassword()
    {
        return $this->password;
    }

    /**
     * @param mixed $password
     */
    public function setPassword($password)
    {
        $this->password = $password;
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getRole()
    {
        return $this->role;
    }

    /**
     * @param mixed $role
     */
    public function setRole($role)
    {
        $this->role = $role;
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getCreatedAt()
    {
        return $this->createdAt;
    }

    /**
     *
     */
    public function setCreatedAt()
    {
        $this->createdAt = new \DateTime("now");
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getUpdatedAt()
    {
        return $this->updatedAt;
    }

    /**
     *
     */
    public function setUpdatedAt()
    {
        $this->updatedAt = new \DateTime("now");
    }

    /**
     * @return mixed
     */
    public function getRestoreHash()
    {
        return $this->restoreHash;
    }

    /**
     * @param $restoreHash
     */
    public function setRestoreHash($restoreHash)
    {
        $this->restoreHash = $restoreHash;
    }

    /**
     * @return bool
     */
    public function isEnable()
    {
        return $this->isEnable == 1;
    }

    /**
     * Set enable flag
     */
    public function setEnable()
    {
        $this->isEnable = 1;
    }

    /**
     * Set disable flag
     */
    public function setDisable()
    {
        $this->isEnable = 0;
    }

    /**
     * @return string
     */
    public function getRestoreHashCreatedAt()
    {
        return $this->restoreHashCreatedAt;
    }

    /**
     *
     */
    public function setRestoreHashCreatedAt()
    {
        $this->restoreHashCreatedAt = new \DateTime("now");;
    }
}


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Q: How to get the corresponding elements of a list in the data file quicker? I have a list of some old IDs, for example, list = [1, 2, 4, 7, 5].
I have a csv data file, which the third column is the old IDs and the fifth column is the corresponding new Id. what can I do to extract the new Id without reading the csv file every time for an element.
Now my plan is reading the csv every time for every element in the list, but it takes much time since the csv file is quite large.
id_list = []
for element in list:
    with open(path) as file:
        for row in file:
            if str(element) == row.split(",")[2]:
                id = int(row.split(",")[4])
                id_list.append(id)

Cheers!

A: A note about your program first. id and list are reserved words in python. You should not use them as variable names.
That said, here is a possible solution (may be better off with a large csv file to load into a database as stovfl suggested - but that's another idea).
You could use the code below and it should get the results. (You should probably use the csv module for working with csv files).
import csv

_list = [1, 2, 4, 7, 5]
old_id = set(_list) # using a set will get faster lookups

id_list = []
path = '/old_data/perlp/into.csv' # insert your path here

with open(path, 'r') as file:
    reader = csv.reader(file)
    for row in reader:
        old = row[2]
        if int(old) in old_id:
            new_id = int(row[4])
            id_list.append(new_id)

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Childrens' Book Cones Make New Friends has done just that with children in Brazil (Cones Fazem Novos Amigos) thanks to the talents and chance meeting of Keith Madeley and Karen Mendes Barbosa Fletcher, receptionist at Cloth Hall Court, Leeds.
Originally from Brazil, Karen has worked as the receptionist at Cloth Hall Court, part of Well Met, the conference office of Leeds Beckett University, since its opening in 2017 and meets people from different walks of life every day. Having met Keith Madeley, Chairman of the Unity Club, a city centre meeting place for Leeds's business community based at Cloth Hall Court, he chatted about the networking club and about his wife, Chris Madeley's selection of children's books – The Cones.
With work on book 11 due to start imminently, Chris's creation is a series of fun stories featuring traffic cones, that come to life when no-one's looking. The four Cone friends: Consestance, Conerad, Conen and Cone Vera - offer children valuable safety advice through storytelling – and it's not just restricted to traffic. Their repertoire includes waterside safety, construction sites, cones and electricity and cones on the rails.
Karen takes up the story, she said: "When Keith told me about Mrs Madeley's books, I told him that in Brazil, where I am from, schools ask parents to purchase books their children use in schools. I have been fascinated with languages, travelling and books from a young age, they are my three biggest passions. So, I offered to translate the books for Mr Madeley, so that they could be sent to Brazil, without a language barrier preventing schools from purchasing them.
Being something of a bookworm it only took a few enjoyable hours for Karen to translate the book, which is currently available on Amazon. Karen is keen to translate the full series to send to more Portuguese-speaking countries.


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package gaia3d.domain.issue;

import java.math.BigDecimal;
import java.time.LocalDateTime;

import org.springframework.format.annotation.DateTimeFormat;
import org.springframework.web.multipart.MultipartFile;

import gaia3d.domain.common.Search;
import lombok.AllArgsConstructor;
import lombok.Builder;
import lombok.Getter;
import lombok.NoArgsConstructor;
import lombok.Setter;
import lombok.ToString;

/**
 * Issue
 * @author jeongdae
 *
 */
@ToString(callSuper = true)
@Builder
@Getter
@Setter
@NoArgsConstructor
@AllArgsConstructor
public class Issue extends Search {

	// 이슈 상세 고유번호
	private Long issueDetailId;
	// 댓글 개수
	private Integer commentCount;
	// 데이터 그룹명
	private String dataGroupName;
	// 사용자명
	private String userName;
	// 이슈 내용
	private String contents;
	// 이슈 댓글 고유번호
	private Long issueCommentId;
	// comment
	private String comment;
	// 조회수
	private Integer viewCount;
	// 대리자
	private String assignee;
	// 레포트
	private String reporter;
	// 첨부파일
	private String fileName;

	private MultipartFile multipartFile;

	/****** validator ********/
	private String methodMode;

	/************* 업무 처리 ***********/
    // 고유번호
	private Long issueId;
	// 데이터 그룹 고유 번호
	private Integer dataGroupId;
	// 데이터 고유 번호
	private Long dataId;
	// 데이터 키
	private String dataKey;
	// 오브젝트 키
	private String objectKey;
	// 사용자 아이디
	private String userId;
	// 이슈명
	private String title;
	// 우선순위. common_code 동적 생성
	private String priority;
	private String priorityName;
	private String priorityCssClass;
	private String priorityImage;

	// 예정일. 마감일
	private String dueDate;
	private String dueDay;
	private String dueHour;
	private String dueMinute;
	// 이슈 유형. common_code 동적 생성
	private String issueType;
	private String issueTypeName;
	private String issueTypeCssClass;
	private String issueTypeImages;
	// 상태. common_code 동적 생성
	private String status;
	// location(위도, 경도)
	private String location;
	// 위도
	private BigDecimal latitude;
	// 경도
	private BigDecimal longitude;
	// 높이
	private BigDecimal altitude;
	// 요청 IP
	private String clientIp;

	// 년도
	private String year;
	// 월
	private String month;
	// 일
	private String day;
	// 일년중 몇주
	private String yearWeek;
	// 이번달 몇주
	private String week;
	// 시간
	private String hour;
	// 분
	private String minute;

	// 수정일
	@DateTimeFormat(pattern="yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss")
	private LocalDateTime updateDate;
	// 등록일
	@DateTimeFormat(pattern="yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss")
	private LocalDateTime insertDate;
}


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UK steel industry to observe sizable transformation with £35M funding
Sunil Hebbalkar February 12, 2019 Construction & Building Materials
Swansea University in collaboration with the Universities of Sheffield and Warwick, has announced the launch of a research network initiative. Imbibed with a funding of GBP 35 million, the network is also inclusive of more than twenty partners, viz., companies, academic experts, research organizations, and trade bodies spanning the UK steel industry.
Through the research network initiative, university experts and steelmakers plan to work in tandem on a seven-year research program that aims at transforming the UK steel sector and making it a smart, green and clean steel industry.
Called SUSTAIN, the initiative is presently led by Swansea University and boasts of having received an investment of GBP 10 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council that is slated to be one of the network's Future Manufacturing Research Hubs.
As per sources familiar with the knowledge of the matter, the announcement about the network is a major landmark, given that this is the first time when UK steel manufacturers and other manufacturing sector representatives have geared up for a coordinated research program. Credible reports also cite that this is the largest-ever single investment made by a UK-based research council in steel research.
It is being speculated that SUSTAIN will be the base that would give birth to a much broader spectrum of research and innovation, that would bank on the expertise spanning the UK academia and beyond. Trusted sources with the knowledge of the development state that SUSTAIN essentially aims to transform the entire steel supply chain, not only by making it greener, cleaner, and smarter, but also by making it highly responsive to the ever-changing consumer demands.
As per reports, SUSTAIN's work will focus on two pivotal arenas – zero waste iron and steelmaking, armed with the intent to make the industry carbon-neutral by the year 2040, and smart steel processing, that would entail SUSTAIN to develop new ways of acquiring and using massive amounts of steelmaking data in new metallurgical processes for delivering high tech products.
Sunil Hebbalkar
Having successfully completed his graduation in mechanical engineering, Sunil uncovered his professional interest in the field of online content writing, and currently works as a content writer at constructioncu.com. Straying away from the pen in his free time, Sunil finds solace in cycling and sketching. He can be contacted at- [email protected] | https://twitter.com/HSuniel/
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Australia's NT Airports to undergo a USD 300 million expansion
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UK grants £36m to Swansea for developing green building technology
Saipriya Iyer September 21, 2018


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Home » Reviews » The Love Fight: How ACHIEVERS & CONNECTORS Can Build a Marriage That Lasts
The Love Fight: How ACHIEVERS & CONNECTORS Can Build a Marriage That Lasts
NABBW June 19th, 2015 Reviews, Personal Transformation, Books Share:
Tony Ferretti, PhD & Peter J. Weiss, MD
Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes
We've all seen it happen over and over, of course: The Hollywood marriages (Liz Taylor is probably the most famous), the sports star marriages (Tiger Woods, Mike Tyson, Lance Armstrong for example), and the politician or CEO marriages. And we've either joked about these folks being "serially monogamous," or taken bets on how long the marriage will last. (Years ago, I actually had a peer, a man who was a star salesman, tell me that his fiance "will make a good first wife.")
I have some first-hand experience with this syndrome, as I grew up in a high income neighborhood, and many of my friends had parents who had married repeatedly. My own father is currently on his fourth "significant other." (In his mid-80s, he doesn't "do" marriage any more.)
But seriously, what is it about power that seems to cause marriages to combust? Why is divorce epidemic among successful, "high-powered" people? How can these talented and hugely impressive people be superstars at work, but losers at love — or at least marriage? Wouldn't it seem that the same success drive that makes a person a winner at work would lead to a winning personal life?
Are these people somehow changed by success? Have their spouses been somehow unable to keep up with them? Or, have they been secretly waiting to exit when the time is right? More crucially, did they ever love their spouses?
Good questions, all. In The Love Fight, Drs. Tony Ferretti and Peter Weiss explain that the reason worldly successful individuals fail at home in their intimate relationships, often results from a mismatch of priorities and styles between the success-oriented "Achievers" and their relationship-oriented "Connector" spouses.
They point out that the mindset they dub "Achiever" is common in highly successful people of all social classes, perhaps especially so in America where such success is lionized and top CEOs are considered heroes. Common personality characteristics of Achievers include that they are hardworking, confident, competitive, emotionally unaware, detail-oriented, confrontational, critical, perfectionistic, and often gifted with a critical, controlling style.
And Ferretti and Weiss explain, since in our society "opposites attract," this usually results in Achievers meeting and marrying Connectors. Connectors being people who like to build, appreciate and desire relationships, and not only desire to belong, but also like to assist others as well as receive help and support from others.
Even a quick look at those two paragraphs shows you that the very same personality traits that propelled the Achiever to the top in medicine, law, business or politics (and which may have attracted a more relationship-oriented partner in the first place) often sow the seeds of destruction in their marriage. These traits, and the differences between Achievers and Connectors, can create a dynamic of poor communication leading to anger, resentment, and eventual estrangement.But all is not lost, according to the authors, who claim to be reformed Achievers. Which is a good thing. (Yes, Martha Stewart is an Achiever.)
Bottom line: Whether you are an Achiever or a Connector, you'll find that The Love Fight will help you understand your spouse and yourself better. It's easy-to-read and understand style, simple assessments and exercises to evaluate your relationship, and straightforward strategies can help you develop an action plan to create the marriage you want.
Tagged: Anne HolmesNABBWPeter J. Weiss MDThe Love Fight: How Achievers & Connectors Can Build a Marriage that LastsTony Ferretti PHD


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Former Port Wentworth mayor pro tem Vincent Hogan has resigned his council seat in the face of pending criminal prosecution for lying on documents he filed in 2008 to run for council.
The action filed as part of a motion in Chatham County Superior Court, was effective Feb. 18, court documents reveal.
Hogan's motion asking the court to dismiss a related civil challenge to his retaining his council seat, cited a conflict between the criminal case and the civil matter, a situation he called a "predicament."
Also today, attorney Jonathan Hart asked the court to dismiss as moot the civil case filed by Port Wentworth Mayor Glenn "Pig" Jones and council seeking to have Hogan ruled ineligible and allow city officials to fill his vacant seat filled.
The motion would eliminate a Feb. 28 hearing before Chatham County Superior Court Judge Louisa Abbot.
Hogan, 48, is free on a $10,000 bond after the Chatham County grand jury indicted him Dec. 22 for false swearing by falsifying election document in his run for office.
He is due back before Chatham County Superior Court Judge Louisa Abbot on March 1.


https://www.vladtv.com – Back in the Hot Boys days everyone in Cash Money used to be seen rocking blue bandannas. Then, gradually Lil Wayne began to rap about his Blood affiliations and every member of the crew would be seen sporting red. Turk, however, says the Hot Boys and Cash Money never had ties to gangs while he was there, and instead wore certain bandannas just to coordinate with their clothes.
"We roll in cliques, but as far as gang banging colors and things of that nature and having structured organizations, there wasn't none of that — I used to put bandannas on for a belt," says Turk, who prides himself on being "neutral." As far as any gang affiliation after Turk left Cash Money, he can't speak on it; he just knows that he personally is not gang affiliated and never has been. "I can't speak on something I don't know," states the 34-year-old, referring to the remaining members.
Watch the clip to see Turk speak on the younger adults back home repping gangs now and more on Cash Money's gang ties above.


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Advantages of Q-Sera's Technology
High Quality Serum for Analysis
Stability and Manufacture
Investors and Partners
Q-Sera Pty Ltd uses the coagulant properties of prothrombin activators to create proprietary blood collection tubes that rapidly produce high quality serum.
Emeritus Professor John De Jersey, retired Deputy Exec.
Professor De Jersey has significant experience in the conversion of snake venoms into commercial products and is involved in the optimization and clinical trial of the Q-Sera technology.
John de Jersey undertook his PhD in enzymology at the University of Queensland (UQ). After periods at the University of Sydney and the Pennsylvania State University, he returned to UQ to take up an academic position in the Department of Biochemistry in 1971 eventually reaching professorship. John has published over 120 papers in international research journals in the general area of protein structure and function.
For the last 30 years or so, his research has included studies on the components of Australian snake venoms, including research aimed at establishing venom components as drug leads, including the concept of a blood collection tube containing a snake venom derived pro-coagulant.
This work led to the formation of Q Sera. During his time at UQ, Professor de Jersey took various management and leadership positions and was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to biochemistry and academe.
Professor de Jersey was made Emeritus Professor on retirement from full-time employment at UQ in 2007. He has continued to pursue both research and other academic and commercial activities.
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You can now take selfies in space, as well as explore space with NASA's new apps, with one of the apps being available on both Android and iOS devices. The space agency released two free apps on Wednesday as a way to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Spitzer Space Telescope's launch.
On Wednesday, NASA announced that it has launched two new apps via the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in order to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Spitzer Space Telescope, which greatly contributed to the exploration of different planetary worlds.
The NASA Selfies app lets you take selfies in space. It's quite easy to use – after downloading it from the Google Play Store or App store, launch it and you'll be offered to take a selfie in an astronaut suit from various mesmerizing cosmic locations – the Andromeda Galaxy, the Orion Nebula, the center of the Milky Way galaxy or elsewhere.
The app has a simplistic interface that quickly lets you get used to how it's used. You can take a selfie, pick the background and share it on social media for your friends and family to see. Additionally, we noticed that the app has an educational characteristic to it, since in the lower corner of each image there is a little information about that particular location.
At the moment, there are 30 eye-catching locations to choose from, and all those pictures were taken by the Spitzer Space telescope. As NASA wrote in the press release, more beautiful cosmic locations are to be added in the future.
The second of NASA's new apps is the Exoplanet Excursions VR app. That said, users who are fond of a VR experience can embark on a journey of the TRAPPIST-1 planetary system.
TRAPPIST-1 is vastly important for our understanding of exoplanets. It is the only system that is known to support seven planets of roughly Earth's size. The Spitzer Space Telescope vastly contributed to the detection of those planets, as well as their probable compositions.
Since the TRAPPIST-1 star system is quite far away, scientists can't directly observe the planets, although the new VR experience app shows what different artists impression of the planets to be. All the artwork is based on data delivered from the Spitzer Space Telescope, as well as other telescopes that observed this highly interesting star system.
The app will be available for Ocolus and Vive through the Spitzer mission website and is soon to appear in the Ocolus store. There will also be a 360-degree video available on the Spitzer YouTube page, which can allow users to explore the star system on their desktop, smartphone or with a smartphone 360-viewer.
The Spitzer Space Telescope was launched into the solar orbit on August 25, 2003, with NASA estimating that it would be operational for approximately 2.5 years. However, the Spitzer Telescope exceeded all expectations and has remained operational for 15 years, and is estimated to work at least until November 2019.
Thanks to the Spitzer Telescope, scientists discovered the largest known ring around Saturn, and also managed to form one of the largest maps of the Milky Way galaxy.
In the last few years, scientists used Spitzer to learn more about exoplanets, planets that orbit stars other than our sun, even though the telescope's designers didn't have that in mind when it was originally designed. It has given us information far and beyond what was expected. Spitzer was used to study planets with hot surfaces, as well as those that are frozen solid and many others.
NASA's new apps are a great way to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Spitzer, so hurry up to the Play Store or App Store and take selfies in space of your own!


The Stalker padded spotting scope sleeve is a great item to keep your spotting scope protected and easily accessible. The Stalker is a nice accessory that you can throw over your shoulder or clip onto your pack. With the large main compartment and side pocket, there's enough room to bring along your tri-pod and other accessories as well. Features: - Padded Main Compartment - Side Tri-pod Pocket - Side Compression Straps - Extra Thick Bottom Foam - PE Framesheet for Extra Protection - Padded Carry Strap Specifications: - Pattern: Realtree Xtra - Size: 16" long x 5" diameter - Weight: 14 oz.


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require 'spec_helper'

describe Hello do
	context "first test" do
		it "is a test" do
			@hello = Hello.new
			expect(@hello.pow(3,2)).to eql(9)
		end
	end
end


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Review: Ultionus: A Tale of Petty Revenge
Making an homage to a classic game is often harder than coming up with something new, and I don't think many people realize that. It sounds like it should be the opposite, except that classic games are often a product of their time. Honestly very few of them age well, and those that don't are usually held back by designs or mechanics that should have remained in a bygone era. Ultionus definitely suffers from this sort of short-sighted design, and then goes and layers a bunch of other terrible ideas on top of it, like some kind of foul garbage lasagna.
We'll get to the story later, because the gameplay needs to take center stage here. Ultionus is primarily a side-scrolling platformer, though there are a few space shoot-em-up levels. You shuffle your top-heavy lass through rather open levels, dodging threats with her floaty jump and blasting enemies with her ray gun. The issue here is that because it exists as an homage to some ancient game I've never heard of, it controls worse than the Castlevania Adventure on the old GameBoy. Your character is slow, she can't move while shooting, there are huge delays between her shots (which only get worse the longer you try to shoot at once), and she can only aim straight ahead and slightly up and ahead.
Some games could make this work, I suppose, but Ultionus instead decides to be "hard as nails" in the nails-on-chalkboard agonizing way. Walking enemies will constantly zoom towards you from either side with hardly any warning, and almost always take at least two hits to dispatch. Then there are flying enemies which love nothing more than to approach from angles you can't aim at. Coupled with the fact that it only takes three hits to send you back to the last checkpoint, it's going to take you a load of bullshit deaths to get anywhere in this game. And that's not even touching on the bosses, which are predictably beefy as hell and have patterns that allow for almost no margin of error.
As for the story… I don't fuckin' know, man. You play as Serena, savior of the galaxy and perpetual back-sleeper, as she seeks revenge against an internet troll. I can't say how it all shakes out because Ultionus is an utterly joyless exercise in frustration, but from the look of it I doubt it's taking a bold stand against misogyny or objectification. The game over screen has Serena's ass up in the air like she's being evaluated at a dog show, which I figured was my cue to peace out. This all gives the game a distasteful veneer of sexism that isn't helped by the abuse you, the player, take at the hands of enemies. And that's really the issue here, not the absurd oversexualization of the character but rather oversexualization in the context of being ganged up on by aggravating enemies and humiliated on the game over screen.
I have a hard time understanding what the creator was trying to accomplish here, but I don't think they could have made something less fun if they tried. There's a certain earnestness to the game that makes me think it wasn't really intentional, but the unfortunate mix of awkward, old-school mechanics and awkward, old-school values makes for a game that feels like it should have been left in the era it was inspired by. Everything from the retro platforming to the titillation has been done better elsewhere, and so it is elsewhere that I strongly, strongly suggest you look for entertainment.
tagged with Platformebruary 2017, Platformer