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Our programme to improve child health and reduce child obesity in cities
The goal of our programme is to close the childhood obesity inequality gap by bringing the high rates of childhood obesity in neighbourhoods with the lowest incomes down to the level of the more affluent ones.
What is our programme?
We are running a ten-year programme to improve children's health in urban areas by tackling childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity is a complex global issue and a major challenge in London, which has the highest rates of any global city. It is also a particular issue in the London boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark – where we work – which have some of the highest rates in the country. Still, although the issue is complex, we believe solutions don't have to be.
How does our programme work in practice?
We partner with other organisations to deliver projects, conduct research and amplify our results.
As food environments are influenced by businesses, government and our own communities, creating change requires working with a wide range of partners. In practice, this means we layer up different activities and work with a range of organisations to test and run projects that can tackle the issue from many angles. Given the clear link between an area's average income and obesity, we focus our efforts in the areas with lower average incomes, where childhood obesity rates are highest.
The projects and activities within our programme focus on three areas to make sure children and families can live healthy lives: streets, schools and homes. This means that we work across these different environments in order to make an impact on closing the childhood obesity inequality gap.
Find out more about our approach to tackling childhood obesity.
Bite Size: tackling inner-city childhood obesity
Exploring what behavioural science, lived experience and insights tell us about one of the biggest urban health challenges of our time.
Explore the report
What will it take to close the gap? Two years into our childhood obesity programme
Exploring how we've identified our goals, what they mean in practice, and how we track and measure our impact.
We're working with others to find and test the best ways to tackle the high local rates of childhood obesity.
Faraday Neighbourhood Scheme
Taking a whole-systems approach by layering solutions in the Southwark ward
Collaboration for Healthier Lives
Working with retailers and manufacturers to help people move to healthier shopping baskets
Sarah Hickey, Programme Director
Sarah leads our programme to reduce the number of children and young people reaching an unhealthy weight.
See Sarah's full profile
Share your idea with us
We provide financial, strategic and practical support to organisations looking to tackle childhood obesity. Get in touch with your idea.
Childhood obesity newsletter
London's Child Obesity Taskforce
Our urban health programmes
Support partner to build collaboration network
As an urban health foundation, we explore how living in cities impacts on people's health and wellbeing. We use our own insights and learn from others, identifying what works to inform practice and policy.
Neighbourhood Schemes
Our Neighbourhood Schemes focus on driving change around a health issue within a small geography or defined community, targeting the issue from many angles.
Our programme approach
Bite Size: Breaking down the challenge of inner-city childhood obesity
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Q: Problems testing async function I've stumbled across a problem of testing the asynchronous code.
Here's the code of my function:
export default base64String =>
  new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
    const image = new Image();

    image.onload = () => {
      const dimensions = {
        width: image.width,
        height: image.height,
      };

      resolve(dimensions);
    };
    image.onerror = err => reject(err);

    image.src = base64String;
  });

It takes in a base64 encoded string and returns width and height of an image;
The test looks the following:
import checkBase64 from '../src/helpers/check-base64';

import base64String from './base64String';

test('should return width and height of an image in base64', async () => {
  const result = await checkBase64(base64String);
});

The problem is that the test fails with the error:
Timeout - Async callback was not invoked within the 5000ms timeout specified by jest.setTimeout.

I was following jest docs and some stack overflow questions but neither of them helped

A: The Image constructor only exists in the DOM, and Jest tests are run in Node. It looks like the promise returned from the checkBase64 function is failing silently when trying to access Image. You'll need to mock it, either with something minimal (global.Image = ...) or something fully-featured like jsdom.

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An Act relative to the award of attorney's fees, staff time, costs and expenses in code enforcement matters
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1571) of Denise Provost relative to attorney's fees. The Judiciary.
Denise Provost
1/22/2013 House Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
3/20/2014 House Reporting date extended to Monday June 30, 2014, pending concurrence
6/26/2014 House Accompanied a study order, see H4218
An Act relative to the awarding of costs and attorney's fees
An Act relative to calculation full costs for public construction
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An Act to enhance diversity in the awarding of liquor licenses

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Writers, A-Z (1)
People > Screen and TV Writers
Categories in Screen and TV Writers
American Film Scripts Online
A thousand film scripts online, searchable by writer, director, and more.
Classic TV History
This site features writing about the history of American television, with a focus on the period between 1948 through the early seventies. It includes an oral history project, behind-the-scenes articles, and a bibliography.
Motion Picture Case Files in New York State Archives
New York State collected case files on motion pictures between 1927 and 1965. The files contain a wealth of information, including, in many cases, film scripts.
One in Ten: Adrian Scott and the Hollywood Ten
An online exhibit examining the blacklisting of screenwriter and producer Adrian Scott under McCarthyism during the 1950s.
Writers Guild of America, East
The website for the East Coast branch of WGA includes information specific to the New York-based industry, daily news updates, and basic information.
Writers Guild of America, West
Information concerning the activities of the Writers Guild of America. Aspects of this website available to non-members include: basic information on the Writers Guild, information on other international writing guilds, and an interactive timeline of the WGA's history.


Epidemiologic investigations by local and state health departments and CDC identified 31 total cases of measles in 22 detainees and nine staff members, with rash onsets occurring May 6–June 26 (Figure). Initial reports of rash illness among a few detainees were attributed to varicella (chickenpox) based on clinical presentation; some detainees also reported that they did not initially seek medical attention when they became ill, likely leading to the delay in diagnosing the first few cases of measles. The median detainee patient age was 34 years (range = 19–52 years), and the median staff patient age was 41 years (range = 22–49 years). Seven of the nine ill staff members reported receipt of at least 1 dose of MMR vaccine in the past, but no vaccination records were available at the time the outbreak was recognized. Three of the nine ill staff members received 1 dose of MMR vaccine 7–13 days before becoming ill, suggesting that exposure might have occurred before sufficient immunity developed from vaccination, because the incubation period for measles ranges from 7–21 days.† On June 17 and June 21, MMR staff member vaccination clinics were conducted on-site. Two additional clinics were conducted on July 15 and July 19. Staff members were encouraged to obtain their immunization records and to bring them to the facility to be recorded. Federal personnel policies and contractual agreements that do not require staff members to be vaccinated and the initial unavailability of staff member vaccination records might have contributed to low participation in the first two staff member vaccination clinics; only 120 MMR doses were administered, and 202 (40%) staff members were still considered to not have evidence of measles immunity.
Reports of illness from personnel who had developed measles might have prompted other staff members to get vaccinated; by August 4, a total of 445 (87%) staff members were considered to have evidence of immunity, including 119 (23%) with documentation of receipt of 2 MMR doses before the start of the outbreak, 307 (60%) who had received 1 previous MMR dose and received a second dose during the outbreak, and 19 (4%) with serologic evidence of immunity. Although recommendations to exclude infectious staff members and nonimmune staff members suspected to have been exposed were made as soon as the outbreak was recognized, slow compliance with vaccination recommendations and incomplete implementation of exclusion recommendations, and restrictions on enforcing them, might have prolonged this outbreak.
Outbreak response is expensive and resource-intensive (1); specific strategies for measles prevention and control can be in place in advance to expedite and optimize containment in the event of an outbreak. First, persons working in congregate settings with populations that include people who have traveled internationally from measles-endemic regions or others whose immunity levels are unknown or difficult to assess should have documented evidence of measles immunity (2). Second, a means to quickly verify presumptive measles immunity among staff members in the event of occurrence of a case of measles can facilitate containment (2,3). Finally, contingency plans that allow for the exclusion of infectious staff members and exposed nonimmune staff members can prevent spread of measles (3,4). Adherence to these recommendations in high-risk settings, such as health care facilities, has been shown to limit transmission, optimize resources, and reduce costs (4).
Recommendations for implementing measles control policies for detention and correctional facilities, similar to those recommended in health care facilities, could be considered. If permissible, contractual and interagency agreements could include similar provisions, such as requiring MMR vaccination for staff members who work in detention facilities and do not have documented evidence of immunity.
Jessica Rigler, MPH; Cara Christ, MD; Eugene Livar, MD; Lisa Villarroel, MD; Rosa Lira; Corey Tarango; Teresa Jue, MPH; Sara Imholte Johnston, MPH; Don Herrington; Karen Lewis, MD; Harmony Duport; Peter Kelly, MD; Krista Anheluk; Irene Ruberto, PhD; Jennifer Pistole, MPH; Kristen Herrick, MPH, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS); Jabette Franco; Samuel Packard, MPH; Christopher Reimus; Marcela Salinas, MPA, Pinal County Public Health Services District, Florence, Arizona; Tammy Sylvester, MSN; Ron Klein; Karen Rose; Karen Zabel, MSN; Jennifer Adair, MSW; Marcus Castle; Bob England, MD, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, Phoenix, Arizona; Edith Lederman, MD; Geri Tagliaferri, MPH; Jennifer Freiman, MPH; Bessie Padilla, MBA; Herman Auhl, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Paul Rota, PhD; Carole Hickman, PhD; Jessica Leung, MPH; Sun Bae Sowers; Sara Mercader, PhD, Division of Viral Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC; William Slanta; Kathryn Fitzpatrick; Jessica Escobar, Arizona State Public Health Laboratory, ADHS.
Corresponding author: Heather Venkat, hvenkat@cdc.gov, 602-290-3514.
1Epidemic Intelligence Service, Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development, CDC; 2Arizona Department of Health Services; 3Maricopa County Department of Public Health; 4Idaho Department of Health and Welfare; 5Division of Surveillance, Hazard Evaluations, and Field Studies, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC; 6Pinal County Public Health Services District; 7Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, Career Epidemiology Field Officer Program, CDC; 8Division of Viral Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, CDC; 9U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
* Acceptable presumptive evidence of immunity against measles includes at least one of the following: 1) written documentation of adequate vaccination (≥1 dose of a measles-containing vaccine administered on or after the first birthday for preschool-age children and adults not at high risk; or 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine for school-age children and adults at high risk, including college students, health care personnel, and international travelers); 2) laboratory evidence of immunity; 3) laboratory confirmation of measles; or 4) birth before 1957.
The figure above is a bar chart showing the dates of rash onset for 31 cases of measles in an Arizona immigration and customs enforcement facility during May 6–June 26, 2016, with arrows indicating the dates the first case was identified, detainees were vaccinated, and staff vaccination clinics were conducted.
Suggested citation for this article: Venkat H, Kassem AM, Su C, et al. Notes from the Field: Measles Outbreak at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Facility ― Arizona, May–June 2016. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:543–544. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6620a5External.


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[Spoilers]Rings of Power 3: Tolkien's actual writing… who needs that?
By Ser Scot A Ellison,
October 17, 2022 in Entertainment
fionwe1987
I don't think it's the actor choice that's a mistake, if that was their goal. The main issue is that for Sauron to seduce the viewer, he must have a believable and consistent set of motivations. And we ended the season unsure if the was actually repentant or just a master schemer, with evidence for both, and no conclusive answer. So how is anyone to be seduced?
Crixus
Veltigar
Hot pie for King! And the Red Lamb for Queen!
Location:Ye Old Continent
16 hours ago, Spockydog said:
Film critics are not to be trusted.
Take, for instance, Peter Bradshaw in the Guardian. He hates everything. He must really hate his job. I honestly don't know why he keeps doing it, subjecting himself to movies that are patently awful.
Oh, except Spectre. The crooked cunt gave that pile of dundershite 5 stars.
I actually like Bradshaw. Although I'm always more intrigued by his reviews for smaller films. Anyways, he was wrong on Spectre and other films, but that is why you need to know the critics you follow. I have a couple of people/places that I go to and taking each of their strengths into account usually saves me from watching a lot of duds
Lady Anna
So this show made me interested in finally reading the books!
I love the Peter Jackson movies very much. They're very special to me but I never felt the desire to read the books, especially after an unsuccesful attempt at reading Fellowship in English. But reading it in my own language might help a lot. I'm looking forward to it.
Though I think I'll start with the Silmarillion. Is the story this show is based on in that book or only in the LOTR appendices?
Ser Scot A Ellison
Zorral
Office of Historical Corrections
https://bookriot.com/the-23-best-lines-from-the-lord-of-the-rings/?
The hairy bear
Honey in the summer air!
Location:Barcelona, Catalonia
1 hour ago, Lady Anna said:
The second age is summarized in the LOTR appendixes, and fleshed out (although not that much) in the Silmarilion. That said, if you are looking for the story this show is based on in Tolkien's works, you are up for a big disappointment.
Also, I don't think I'd recommend starting with the Silmarillion. Although it comes first chronologically, it's mostly a posthumously published lore book. It's a great read, but I'd say that most people will only enjoy it if they are already in love with the setting. The hobbit (child's book, but an enjoyable easy and quick read) and then LotR would be my suggestion.
Prince of the North
The Bard of Banefort
Location:Two days' sail from Pyke
Did Galadriel ever specifically mention that she was hunting Sauron when she was around Halbrand?
If I had to make a prediction, I'd guess that we'll find out that Sauron wasn't the one who killed Finrod, and that the mark had been used to frame him. The reason why I could see this happening is because it'll make it easier for him to tempt Galadriel to his side, which I figure he'll try to do again. Considering how quickly she was tempted by the ring in LOTR, her being so impervious to his offer in the finale was a little unsatisfying. There needs to be some real conflict.
A wilding
A Stranger Here Myself
5 hours ago, The Bard of Banefort said:
Considering how quickly she was tempted by the ring in LOTR
That wouldn't be my take.
Galadriel says that she had pondered for many years what she would do if the ring ever came within her grasp. I think that she had known for a long time that she was very likely to be exposed to the (enormous) temptation of taking and using it. So it was not really quick at all. The only thing that seemed to surprise her in any way was Frodo's offer to give it to her freely.
Though she may have been taken aback at just how strong the temptation was when it came to the point. Certainly that seemed to be the take of the Peter Jackson films.
12 hours ago, The hairy bear said:
Thank you for replying. Oh I already knew that the story in the appendixes is a few pages only and that the show is mostly original material. That doesn't bother me. I enjoyed it and I'd mostly like to read The Silmariliion precisely because it's a lore book. That's what I'm interested in. However, I will consider your suggestion and maybe start with one of the others.
4 hours ago, A wilding said:
Either way, there needs to be greater temptation. Even Luke Skywalker was tempted, albeit for a moment.
There's a big difference between the temptation of the Ring and the temptation of Sauron.
In the Third Age, Galadriel was one of maybe 4 people in Middle Earth (aside from Gandalf, Saruman and maybe Elrond, and maybe Glorfindel)who could wrest control of the One Ring from Sauron. That is, the Ring wouldn't just nominally serve her while trying to reunite with it's Master. Instead, had Galadriel taken the Ring, she would have been able to bend it to her purpose completely. It still contains Sauron's power and his corruption, so it would tempt her and darken her, but not to be Sauron's mind controlled slave. She would be a different kind of evil, but she'd be her own thing, not beholden to whatever was left of Sauron once she wrested the Ring's Power to her purposes.
That is a great temptation to Galadriel, because she does want some part of what Sauron wants: the freedom to rule her own realm and order it based on her designs and preferences. But unlike Sauron, she has limits to what she will accept to gain that power.
I think it's entirely alright for Sauron the dude to leave her totally cold, while the thought of taking away his Power and using it for her own designs would be sorely tempting.
mormont
Pithy Witticism
16 minutes ago, fionwe1987 said:
In the Third Age, Galadriel was one of maybe 4 people in Middle Earth (aside from Gandalf, Saruman and maybe Elrond, and maybe Glorfindel)who could wrest control of the One Ring from Sauron.
Poor Cirdan gets no respect.
Cas Stark
Sauron as Walter White seems like a mistep. This is fantasy. A level of realism is great, like GOT, but its still in the realm of mythic/magical and should seem more ethereal than real life for the viewer. Sauron is evil and gets his kicks out of creating and turning individuals to evil, he is the prototype of the EVIL SUPER VILLAIN. He is not Tony Soprano or Walter White whose lives and trajectories and even sometimes their 'evil' actions are more relatable. Sauron could be given more dimensions and fleshing out, but this seems like a fundamental misunderstanding of the story.
2 hours ago, DMC said:
I don't think he'd fit in that list. He's very old, very wise, but I never got the impression he was particularly "mighty", as elves go. Even Elrond is doubtful for me, in that list. I haven't read all of HoME, so Tolkien may have answered this in detail.
Oh, and I guess there's Bombadil, though I don't think Tolkien thought of him as someone having designs and plans, so what he'd use the Ring for is open to question, but he may well have been able to use it to his will.
2 minutes ago, fionwe1987 said:
Oh, and I guess there's Bombadil
Yeah I don't think Bombadil counts cuz he obviously doesn't care.
5 hours ago, Cas Stark said:
I think Walter White is just modern screenwriters' shorthand for "compelling villain."
The problem with Sauron being super ultra evil (which I agree he was in the movies) is that the show portrayed Halbrand not as a disguise for scheming but as someone who was genuinely repentant, which is something malignant psychopaths aren't really capable of.
Even though I don't think they'll go this route, I find the idea of power/evil/whatever in this universe being something that's addictive (which is more tangible with the ring) making more sense, and that Sauron has now relapsed.
On 10/27/2022 at 12:32 AM, The hairy bear said:
I'd also add The Children of Húrin novelization. That's always been my favourite work set in Tolkien's world, even though Christopher Tolkien has almost as much to do with that one as his father with all the compilation that happened. @Lady Anna this is also set during the First Age, so it has a rather distinct flavour compared to the Third Age stories like LOTR and The Hobbit.
Lady Anna and Ser Scot A Ellison
Ser Drewy
Interview with the showrunners about Sauron & Halbrand: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/10/sauron-rings-of-power
RhaenysBee
9 hours ago, Veltigar said:
Yes! I really liked the Húrin novelization -- it was so different from LotR; It was dark, o so dark, and even the heroes and warriors were also dark, including elves. That was another reason RoP felt right to me -- it has this first age sensibility.
Le Cygne
On 10/27/2022 at 7:20 AM, Lady Anna said:
I think The Hobbit then LOTR would be good. You've seen the movies so this is not spoilery.
You really do get a good story of the rings through reading LOTR, even apart from the appendices. Bilbo gets the ring in The Hobbit, then the chapters in LOTR follow many of the main points of the story from the movies.
The first book, The Fellowship of the Ring, the rings come up a lot, in particular Book One: The Shadow of the Past, and Book Two, The Council of Elrond and The Mirror of Galadriel where they recount the story of the rings.
Through Aragorn you get to know about Elendil and Isildur and Numenor, through Gimli, Durin and dwarf culture and history, through Legolas, elf culture and history, and of course, Gandalf talks about all of it, all along.
So there really is a lot about the world of the show, or a least the canon world, in LOTR. You could also skip The Hobbit and do it later, it's recounted in LOTR, too. (I'm doing a re-read, so it's fresh in my mind!)
Edited October 28, 2022 by Le Cygne
I don't think she was quickly tempted by the ring in LOTR.
In the books (and I think she's trying to show this in the movie, too), she laughs when Frodo offers her the ring, and seems to be trying to show him it would be wrong for her, or anyone, to take the ring:
"You are wise and fearless and fair, Lady Galadriel. I will give you the One Ring, if you ask for it. It is too great a matter for me."
Galadriel laughed with a sudden clear laugh... "For many long years I had pondered what I might do, should the Great Ring come into my hands, and behold! it was brought within my grasp..."
"And now at last it comes. You will give me the Ring freely! In the place of the Dark Lord you will set up a Queen..."
She stood before Frodo, seeming now tall beyond measurement, and beautiful beyond enduring, terrible and worshipful. Then she let her hand fall, and the light faded, and she laughed again, and lo! she was shrunken: a slender elf-woman, clad in simple white, whose gentle voice was soft and sad.
"I pass the test," she said. "I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."
It's a story of good and evil, and this choice is at the heart of the story. Frodo tries to give the ring away twice, to Gandalf and Galadriel, who he knows are wise and have good intentions, and both resist temptation (evil).
Here's the scene that plays out the same way with Gandalf:
"You are wise and powerful. Will you not take the Ring?"
"No!" cried Gandalf, springing to his feet. "With that power I should have power too great and terrible... Do not tempt me, for I do not wish to become like the Dark Lord himself. Yet the way of the Ring to my heart is by pity, pity for weakness and the desire of strength to do good.
"And now," said the wizard, turning back to Frodo, 'the decision lies with you. But I will always help you." He laid his hand on Frodo's shoulder. "I will help you bear this burden, as long as it is yours to bear."


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Healthcare Industry News: RITA Medical
Devices Personnel
OmniSonics Announces Additions to Senior Management Team
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 9 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- OmniSonics Medical Technologies, Inc., developer of the Resolution® Endovascular System, today announced the appointment of Trent C. Reutiman, Vice President of Sales, and Jeffrey J. Vaitekunas, Ph.D., Chief Biophysicist, to its senior management team. The additions strengthen the Company's technical and sales leadership as it launches its first commercial product.
Mr. Reutiman joins the Company from RITA Medical Systems, Inc., where he was Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He brings to OmniSonics greater than 15 years of medical device sales experience. While at RITA, Mr. Reutiman assisted in transitioning the company through its IPO and provided key leadership as the sales team grew to greater than 45 reps. Mr. Reutiman's prior experience includes sales management positions with Cardio Thoracic Systems, a division of Guidant Corporation, and Cordis, a Johnson & Johnson company. Mr. Reutiman holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Colorado State University and a M.B.A. from the University of California, Irvine.
Dr. Vaitekunas is a nationally recognized scientist in the field of therapeutic ultrasound, holding 17 patents and authoring numerous publications. He played a key role in Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) successful acquisition and ongoing development of UltraCision® and its Harmonic Scalpel® line of products. In addition, he is a Patent Agent licensed to practice law in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and will have significant responsibilities for OmniSonics' extensive patent estate. He holds a B.S.E.E. from Purdue University, a M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Engineering Mechanics from the University of Cincinnati.
"Trent and Jeff are critical components in the completion of the build-out of our senior management team," noted Richard G. Ganz, OmniSonics' President and Chief Executive Officer. "With our initial sales team in place, Trent will provide direction and leadership for the launch of our first product and keep the team focused on clinician satisfaction and revenue growth. His experience allows us to aggressively build out our rep organization. In the field of therapeutic ultrasound, Jeff is one of the most respected and knowledgeable scientists. He will lead the technical development of OmniWave(TM) technology for new applications throughout the vasculature. We are delighted to have them both as members of the team," he added.
About OmniSonics Medical Technologies, Inc.
OmniSonics Medical Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, is a privately held medical device company focused on bringing breakthrough products for vascular occlusive disease to market. The Company's patented OmniWave technology is the first technology that enables the delivery of acoustic energy over an entire active length of a small diameter wire. OmniWave is designed to have broad applications in peripheral and coronary vascular occlusive conditions.
About the Resolution Endovascular System
The Resolution Endovascular System consists of two primary components, the Generator and the Resolution System Kit. The Resolution System Kit consists of a handpiece with attached wire and accessory irrigation tubing. The Generator controls an electrical signal to power the handpiece. The handpiece converts the electronic signal from the generator to low-power ultrasonic energy transmitted down the length of the Resolution Therapeutic Wire. The Resolution Therapeutic Wire distributes ultrasonic energy waves that generate a cavitational streaming effect that breaks the fibrin bonds.
The Resolution Endovascular System is easy to set up; Power-on -- Plug-in -- Prime. Treatment with the Resolution Endovascular System utilizes typical interventional technique and is compatible with common interventional devices (5Fr and .035" wire compatibility).
For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.omnisonics.com.
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Barclays' fossil fuel policy should be as strict as its AGM security
5 Jul 2019 | Banks, Blog post, Shareholder Activism, Uncategorized
By Sam Hayward, Project Officer – Climate Change, ShareAction
At ShareAction we are campaigning to make big banks, like Barclays and HSBC, align with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change. In practice, this means banks shifting their lending activity out of fossil fuels and into the low-carbon sector. However, in the last three years alone, just 14 European banks provided more than $450 billion to the fossil fuel sector.
Outside of incomprehensibly large figures, this means that banks, as underwriters of risk and lenders of credit, are providing money to the companies that frack America and cause earthquakes, that are lobbying for the Dakota access pipeline to be built on Native American land and that have polluted the waterways and endangered the life of newborns in the Niger Delta.
Though ShareAction's banking campaign is very active and has had many successes, we sometimes still struggle to secure meetings with key decision-makers within the banks (i.e. the board of directors). This means that AGMs, which allow us to put a bank's board of directors on the spot, are an extra important time of year for ShareAction.
Banks are anxious to avoid direct questions on climate change: they're all out of answers and backed into a corner. And with the ever-growing swell of climate activism round the planet, who can blame them?
I took our questions on fossil fuel financing to major UK banks – including Standard Chartered, HSBC and Barclays – and was surprised by how poor their answers were, with the CEOs of both HSBC and Standard Chartered avoiding my question. To give you a flavour of how desperate some banks are to avoid accountability, I'll give a short run-down of the Barclays AGM:
The CEO of Barclays, Jes Stanley, decided to lump all 10 climate questions together and give a general stock answer. What's more, the bank's security was outrageous. They tried to deny us entry to the AGM building, confiscated my bag, escorted me from the entrance of the building to the AGM room in a separate lift from everyone else. They even followed me to the toilet during the AGM (seriously, there were around five of them), tried to deny me re-entry to the room. They were everywhere: they lined the walls, surrounded the seating area, and the entries and exits to room. Contrast this with the treatment that we received at RBS, where our question was welcomed by the board and the ESG team.
From the absurd measures at the Barclays AGM I've come to two conclusions:
Barclays is afraid of the reputational risks associated with climate activism
The bank has a more robust security policy for its AGM than it does exclusion policy for its fossil fuel activities.
Overall, AGM season has shown me that most banks don't quite grasp the monumental challenges and opportunities that the climate crisis has created, or else they'd be acting rather than prevaricating. Instead, banks' directors and CEOs would rather focus on business-as-usual, while they play lip-service to serious climate action.
But it also showed me that banks are anxious to avoid direct questions on climate change: they're all out of answers and are backed into a corner. And with the ever-growing swell of climate activism round the planet, who can blame them? We need to keep shareholder pressure on banks, we need to ensure that we have a seat at the table and bring the energy of the climate movement into discussions about what the future of finance will look like.
Ordinary people can get involved too. Write a letter to your bank or leave your bank for a more progressive one, letting them know your reasons for leaving. One such progressive bank is Triodos – and switching is easier than you'd think. Attend an AGM with ShareAction's banking campaign and take your own bank to task on its climate performance. There are loads of ways we can win this!
Thanks Sam! To learn more about our banking campaign, click here.


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Ogema Township
Township Docs
Board Schedule
The Ogema Town Board meets regularly at 6:00 p.m. at the Ogema Town Hall located at 41040 Alma Razor Road on the second Thursday of each month. If a meeting date has to be changed it will be posted on town website notices and town hall bulletin board.
Other Important meeting dates
February 9th, 2023 – Board of Audit – 5:00 p.m.
March 14th, 2023 – Annual Meeting – 8:15 p.m.
April 13th, 2023 – Re-organization meeting prior to Town Board meeting- 5:00 p.m.
April 20th, 2023 – Board of Appeals and Equalization – 3:00 p.m. (Open Book at North Pine Govt. Ctr. – Sandstone)
May – Road and sign review ( set date when available)
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Conquer Your Resistance to Change for Greater Happiness and Success Your instincts will often kick in and tell you to resist change. This might happen without you even noticing it. This happens because the body and mind are always looking for stability and balance.
However, whether you like it or not, the world is ever changing. If you don't learn to change with it, your life will eventually become stale and unexciting. If everything stays the same your whole life, you won't be reaching your ultimate calling and your level of happiness and success will be mediocre at best.
The good news is that there are steps you can take to learn to conquer your resistance to change. You'll learn that it doesn't have to be a huge insurmountable task; you can work slowly and efficiently to gradually allow the change into your life.
changes, it won't feel as shocking to you and you likely won't feel an intense urge to resist.
The small changes can be as simple as trying different kinds of toothpaste, or reorganizing the files on your computer in a different manner. They seem like boring tasks but this will set you up for a renewed mindset.
You may be used to taking the same route to work every day simply because it's the shortest. Your brain then becomes so used to the routine that you're basically on autopilot. Taking a different route may take you longer to get there, but it'll open you up to change.You'll have to think about where you're driving and remain aware of your surroundings.
At the end of the day, remember all the wonderful new experiences and relationships that change has brought you. While there are inevitably bad things,there are sure to be many great things as well. When you concentrate on the positive, you'll keep up a good attitude.
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I can draw
An original and playful introduction to drawing that will inspire courage and creativity
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There's no doubt about it: whether you're a newbie or a dab hand, drawing can often be daunting. That's why cartoons are the best place to start! From the co-creator of the bestselling Hirameki: Draw What You See comes a stylish yet playful approach to drawing cartoons, designed to excite even the most tentative artists. Over several decades teaching in schools and art colleges, Austrian cartoonist Peng has developed expert knowledge of the building blocks of drawing and sketching. As he shows, creativity can come from anywhere. Entire sketches can spring up from the simplest lines or curves. Even found objects can spark brilliance – who knows, maybe a stone or leaf could provide the next flash of inspiration!
• Based on tried and tested teaching methods developed over many years
• Learn how to draw characters, starting with the basics of figure construction and moving through to expression, storytelling and animals.
• Experiment with a variety of techniques executed through brush, pencil and pen
• Don't be afraid: you make the rules!
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Publication date: 15 April 2021
So you think you can't draw?... • 1. How to draw figures • 2. How to draw characters • 3. Birds • 4. Cats • 5. Dogs • 6. Even more ideas
Peng is an Austrian cartoonist and illustrator who, with the artist Hu, co-authored the Hirameki: Draw What You See series, published by Thames & Hudson. He has taught art in schools and at the Art University in Linz, Austria, and in 2003 was the winner of the 'Deutscher Karikaturenpreis' – the most important illustration award in the German-speaking area.
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Ausburn, L. J., and F. B. Ausburn. (1978) Visual literacy: Background theory and practice. Programmed Learning and Educational Technology, 15: 291-297.
Berry, C., L.A. Schmied, and J. C. Schrock. (2008) The role of emotion in teaching and learning history: A scholarship of teaching exploration, The History Teacher, 41: 437-452.
Felten, P. (2008) Resource review: Visual literacy. Change Magazine. 60-63.
Hoffman, D.D. (1998) Visual intelligence: How we create what we see. New York: Norton.
Luke, C. (2003) Pedagogy, connectivity, multimodality, and interdisciplinarity. Reading Research Quarterly, 38: 397-403.
Martinez, K. (1995) Imaging the past: Historians, visual images, and the contested definition of history. Visual Resources, 11: 21-45.
Thomas, E., N. Place and C. Hillyard. Students and teachers learning to see: Part I. College Teaching. 56: 23-27.


Add just a touch of color and nature with this bunch of Craspedia stems. The mini poms are a beautiful natural gold color on a super long stem that can be cut to length. Grab a few bundles and use them from spring through fall to add a touch of whimsy to your home.


Join this "growing" movement. Liberate yourself. Rip it out.
The thought that fueled the "American Dream", right?
If only I could be rich – all my problems would be solved and I would be happy.
At this point, it should be painfully obvious to all that the American Dream was always an illusion.
A "carrot for the masses" that kept the whole system going for so long – until now.
If it's not obvious to us by this point, then we are simply not paying attention.
Maybe we have been too busy to pay attention? Or maybe we have been "asleep"?
"The New Good Life" by John Robbins, is a book that takes the traditional Holy Grail notion of "financial freedom"….and without demonizing those who have acquired significant financial wealth…….stands it on its head.
He then proceeds to skillfully slice it open – allowing the ugly contents of the "Old Good Life" to pour out onto the floor for all to see.
If you want to liberate yourself, and find out what "financial freedom" truly means, then read this book.
You just might start living a better life – instead of dreaming about one.
This year, the average American father will spend three times as much time commuting to and from work…….. as he does playing with his children.
This year, the average American mother will spend seven times as much time shopping ….as she does playing with her children.
What kind of society have we become? What kind of species are we becoming?
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Q: C# UdpClient -- Ttl property vs. SetSocketOption I've used socket programming extensively in C++, so I understand what all of the socket options are, etc.  Now I'm dabbling in C#, and I've come across a problem that I would like an explanation for.
I'm using the UdpClient class in a small app that another developer started.  I'm sending packets to a Multicast address, so I need to set the TTL for the packets.  I look at the documentation here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.net.sockets.udpclient.aspx
And there is a TTL property that can be set or get. The help on the property says the "default" ttl is 128.  If I get the property, it is 128, and after I set the property and get it again, I can verify that the value has changed, however, when I send a packet, its actual TTL is set to 1.
Because I know more about networking that the guy that started the app, I tried this line of code (udpRecvClient is the name of the UdpClient):
updRecvClient.Client.SetSocketOption(SocketOptionLevel.IP, SocketOptionName.MulticastTimeToLive, 64);

This causes my sent packets to have a correct TTL of 64, but reading the Ttl property still returns an unchanged default value of 128.
So what gives?  Am I mis-reading the Ttl property?  I'd like to know what the problem is so I can try to avoid it when using other C# classes. For now, I'm just going to use SetSocketOption for everything and ignore the 'helpful' Properties.
Note that updRecvClient.Client.Ttl is also a property, and it also does not change the actuall TTL on outgoing packets.

A: Setting the UdpClient.Ttl property is equivalent to setting UdpClient.Client.Ttl. It ends up calling:
 UdpClient.Client.SetSocketOption(SocketOptionLevel.IP, SocketOptionName.IpTimeToLive, value)

(or IPv6 depending on the address family).
So I'm guessing you have to directly call SetSocketOption if you want to set SocketOptionName.MulticastTimeToLive since this is different from SocketOptionName.IpTimeToLive.


Three policemen have set the internet ablaze after displaying their dance skills.
YEN.com.gh has sighted a video of these unidentified police officers jamming to Medikal's Omo Ada remix which he featured dancehall sensation Shatta Wale.
The video which has gone viral saw the armed police officers releasing their stress as they showed off their dance moves.
The dance is a popular and trending one invented by Medikal and his girlfriend Fella Makafui.
The video has received massive reactions from social media users.
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported how on-air personality Nana Aba Anomoah danced to Medikal's Omo Ada.


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Energetics and thermal adaptation in semifossorial pine-voles Microtus lusitanicus and Microtus duodecimcostatus
Rita I Monarca (Corresponding Author), John R Speakman, Maria da Luz Mathias
Biological Sciences (Research Theme)
Rodents colonising subterranean environments have developed several morphological, physiological and behaviour traits that promote the success of individuals in such demanding conditions. Resting metabolic rate, thermoregulation capacity and daily energy expenditure were analysed in two semi-fossorial pine-vole species Microtus lusitanicus and Microtus duodecimcostatus inhabiting distinct areas of the Iberian Peninsula. Individuals capture location varied in habitat and soil features, allowing the comparison of energetic parameters with ecological characteristics, that can help explain the use of the subterranean environment and dependence of the burrow system. Results showed that M. duodecimcostatus has lower mass independent resting metabolic rate when compared with M. lusitanicus, which may be a response to environmental features of their habitat, such as dryer soils and lower water availability. Thermal conductance increased with body mass and was dependent on the ambient temperature. No significant differences were observed in the daily energy expenditure, but water economy data demonstrated the influence of the water available in the habitat on the energetics of voles. These species may rely on behavioural adaptations and seasonal use of burrows to cope with thermal challenges of subterranean activity and soil constraints. We found strong evidence that M. lusitanicus is able to use torpor as a response to low ambient temperatures which is a new observation among Arvicolines.
Journal of Comparative Physiology. B, Biochemical, Systemic, and Environmental Physiology
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In Hindu tradition, Triveni Sangam is the confluence (Sanskrit: sangama) of three rivers that is also a sacred place, with a bath here said to flush away all of one's sins and free one from the cycle of rebirth.

Triveni Sangam in Allahabad (officially Prayagraj)

Triveni Sangam is the confluence of the Ganges (Ganga), the Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati River. Triveni Sangam is located at Prayag – the area of Allahabad neighbouring the confluence; for this reason, the confluence is also sometimes referred to as Prayag.

At Triveni Sangam, the Ganges and the Yamuna can be identified by their different colours – the water of the Ganges is clear while that of the Yamuna is greenish in colour. The third river, the mythical Saraswati, is called invisible.

The auspiciousness of the confluence of two rivers is referred to in the Rigveda, which says, "Those who bathe at the place where the two rivers, white and dark, flow together, rise up to heaven."

A place of religious importance and one of the sites for the historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of the immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1949.

Triveni Sangam in West Bengal
In the town of Tribeni in  Hooghly district in  West Bengal, the river Bhagirathi Hooghly, one of the two main distributaries of the Ganges splits into three more distributaries which are called Ganga, Jamuna and Saraswati. This place is called Tribeni and is of great religious significance to Hindus. It is believed that the "Yukta Veni" (connected) of Prayag in  Prayagraj becomes "Mukta Veni" (disentangled) in Tribeni Sangam. At present, due to the changing course of the river in this extremely geologically active Bengal delta region, the Jamuna river of Bengal has almost disappeared and the stream of Saraswati is also rather thin, but in the past all three channels used to carry significant portions of the flow.

Triveni Sangam in Gujarat
The Triveni Sangam in Gujarat is located near Somnath and Veraval in Gir-Somnath district. It marks the confluence of rivers Hiran, Kapila and the Saraswati, where they meet the Arabian Sea on the west coast of India.

Triveni Sangam in Kooduthurai

The Triveni Sangam in Kooduthurai, Erode is a confluence of the Kaveri, Bhavani and Amudha and is known as the South Indian Triveni Sangam, or Dakshina Sangam.

Nepal
Triveni Dham is a confluence of three rivers, Sona, Tamasa and Sapta Gandaki located in Binayi Tribeni Rural Municipality, Nawalparasi district  of Nepal.

Other Triveni Sangams

Bhagamandala

Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage place in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is situated on the river Kaveri in its upstream stretches. At this place, the Kaveri is joined by two tributaries, the Kannike and the Sujyoti river. It is considered sacred as a river confluence (kudala or triveni sangama, in Kannada and Sanskrit respectively).

Tirumakudalu Narasipura

Tirumakudalu Narasipura, commonly known as T. Narasipura, is a panchayat town in Mysore district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The first name refers to the land at the confluence (trimakuta in Sanskrit) at the confluence of the Kaveri, Kabini and Spatika Sarovara (a lake or spring, also named Gupta Gamini). This is the place in South India where local Kumbhamela is held every three years.

Moovattupuzha

Kaliyar (Kali river), Thodupuzhayar (Thodupuzha river) and Kothayar (Kothamangalam river) merge and become Muvattupuzha river in Kerala and hence this place is called Muvattupuzha.

Munnar

Munnar city is where Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala rivers merge, the name Munnar literally means "three rivers" in Malayalam and Tamil.

Kandakurthi

Kandakurthi is a village in Renjal mandal of Nizamabad district in the Indian state of Telangana. The river Godavari merges with the rivers Manjira and Haridra.

Bhilwara
Bhilwara is a district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The river Banas merges with the rivers Berach and Menali.

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Hindu holy cities
Shakti Peethas
Erode
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Tourism in Uttar Pradesh
Tourism in Tamil Nadu
Tourist attractions in Allahabad
Ganges
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If you are spending hours upon hours behind a desk, in an often uncomfortable office chair, in front of a computer – furiously typing the day away, eating a rushed lunch at the desk working too hard at your desk for extended periods of time definitely take its toll on your body. if you engage in physical exercise, sports massage is a good option for you. And, if you suffer from a nagging injury or orthopedic condition that keeps you from performing at your best, sports massage is especially helpful. According to research 65 percent of injuries-both athletic and lifestyle-related-come from overuse of the muscles. The other 35 percent are caused by true trauma. Sports massage is a customized, targeted approach to improving performance while decreasing pain and various forms of limitation in the body. While sports massage is meant to be customized for every client.
Typically, this is a full-body massage approach customized for clients involved in sports like football, tennis, and golf, as well as for clients who are looking to increase the quality, and range of motion of their body movements. This type of sports massage may also be used to prepare the body for physical activity. During this massage, specific attention is often targeted to areas requested by the client.


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Stock futures point to a flat open as investors weigh growing geopolitical risk
U.S. stock index futures indicated a flat open on Tuesday as Wall Street assessed the growing geopolitical risks stemming from U.S.-Iran tensions. Around 7:20 a.m. ET, Dow Jones Industrial Average pointed to a loss of just 9 points to start off the session. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures also pointed to a muted start. President Donald Trump announced last week that the U.S. had killed Iran's top military commander in Baghdad, Gen. Qasem Soleimani. The president also said Sunday that he could slap sanctions on Iraq, after its parliament passed a resolution calling for the government to expel foreign troops from the country. However, U.S. equities rose on Monday, reversing earlier losses and recovering some of Friday's steep decline. Market players are now waiting to see if the situation will escalate with a potential retaliation from Iranian forces. "investors starting on Monday began to downplay the importance of Soleimani and that sentiment carried over to int'l markets on Tuesday," said Adam Crisafulli, founder of Vital Knowledge, in a note. "Investors aren't oblivious to rising Middle Eastern tensions, but they're placing Soleimani in the same category as the recent Iranian strikes against Saudi oil assets (a risk, but not only immediately fatal to the present equity narrative)." Crude prices, which rose after last week's attack amid concerns over possible disruptions to the global oil supply, fell 0.7% to $62.84 per barrel. In terms of data, there will be U.S. trade deficit figures out at 8:30 a.m. ET, followed by factory orders and non-manufacturing PMIs at 10 a.m. Asian markets jumped on Tuesday while oil and gold prices pared losses amid rising geopolitical concerns in the Middle East. Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.60% to close at 23,575.72 of Tuesday, after a decline of nearly 2% a day earlier. The Topix index rose 1.62%. South Korea's Kospi was up 0.95% to close at 2,175.54. Chinese stocks were also in positive territory. The Shanghai composite rose 0.69% to 3,104.80, while the Shenzhen composite jumped 1.31% to 1,791.85. The Shenzhen component surged 1.22% to 10,829.04. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose 0.34% in its final hour of trade. Gold prices retreated on Tuesday from near seven-year highs reached in the previous session as investors took profits in the absence of new developments in the tense situation between the United States and Iran. Palladium, meanwhile, hit another record peak on the back of prolonged supply constraints in the market. Spot gold was steady at $1,566.56 per ounce, having fallen as much as 0.7% earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures were also steady at $1,568.30.
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After missing Mondays sunrise I was up and sat outside at 5:45am. I do wonder what kind of holiday this is when I'm up and out of bed over an hour earlier than I do when I'm back in England on a work day! There must be something wrong with me.
First thing was to get Mondays blog finished off. We then relaxed a little, had a bite to eat and headed out of the door and drove the three miles down Ali'i Drive to Kahalu'u Bay. We went there on day 13 (seems like weeks ago!) and had arranged to meet Paul D, Richard M and Tom B for a little swim and snorkel. The beach was really really quiet (it was 8am on a weekday after all) and we had a lovely little swim in the calm waters. There was an awesome turtle swimming by the shore and some crazily friendly fish out there.
Back home for breakfast and then Sharon and I decided to pop out and see the 'Cloud Forest' at the top of Kaloko Drive, just a few miles away from the centre of town. The road slowly takes up the side of Hualalai, a dormant volcano. The weather conditions here are misty, cloudy and rainy for a lot of of the time.
We watched the temperature gauge in the car go from about 86 degrees when we left home down to 61 degrees at about 5,000 feet elevation. Crazy. It poured with rain at one point up there. The trees and plants were so green and completely different to what you get down nearer sea level.
Returning back down to sea level we headed into town to meet up with Andy and Emma. This evening they were heading back to England so we wandered around a bit, visited the very very impressive Hulihe'e Palace and had an almost as impressive shave ice drink from Scandi's – a shop that has been serving shave ice for over 20 years!
Kailua-Kona seems really strange now. It's Tuesday, the race was on Saturday and there's no sign whatsoever that the event took place. The village is just like it was a couple of weeks ago, but with even fewer fit looking people out on their bikes. Island Lava Java cafe has returned to table service (rather than queue-up-at-the-counter service which it has been for the past week or so). So much nicer. The pier area is back to normal (well, it was pretty much back to normal on Sunday afternoon) and now that the Ironman merchandise tent has been dismantled the only sign that the race took place is…. well, the sign outside the King Kamehameha hotel with the names of all the competitors on it.
We then strolled over to Huggo's On The Rocks to meet up with a few others for a few drinks and food. The sunset wasn't quite as good as yesterday but I certainly wasn't complaining. Beer, food, cocktails, sunsets, the ocean. What's there to complain about?
My post race training hours so far total zero, unless you count about 30 minutes or so snorkelling. No… I thought as much!


Starting with Windows Vista, even if an app is running elevated, it may have no access to certain Registry keys and files. A new security model introduced in Windows Vista comes with a special user account, TrustedInstaller, which is set as the owner for such files and Registry keys. However, if you execute a program as TrustedInstaller, then you are able to access these protected resources. To simplify running apps as TrustedInstaller, I coded ExecTI, a lightweight, tiny software, which allows you to do exactly that using a nice GUI.
ExecTI is my latest project. I got tired of having to take ownership and grant administrator privileges for protected Registry keys and files during the various tests I perform on my Windows PC. I also wanted to create such an app a long time ago, but always postponed it due to lack of time. Finally, I am happy to share it with you.
It has a simple user interface. The application has no other dialog, and options at all. It allows you to browse for an executable file (exe, cmd, or bat file), or you can type the command directly in the text box.
To open yet another instance of Registry Editor.
Now, run Registry Editor with ExecTI. Voila, you can make any changes under that Registry key!
ExecTI supports Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10. It should work under Windows Vista too, but I am not able to test it there.
Running programs under TrustedInstaller privileges, especially a file manager app or Regedit.exe can be VERY risky and harmful for your OS. It is like a God mode in a first-person shooter game, where nothing can stop your actions, so if you execute a malware infected file as TrustedInstaller, it can cause damage to the Windows operating system. Use this mode only if you perfectly understand what you are doing and if there is no simpler way than running it as Trusted Installer.
Please report any bugs that you find, and share your impressions and suggestions in the comments.
This entry was posted in Software and tagged ExecTI, Run as TrustedInstaller on April 11, 2017 by Sergey Tkachenko.
Very nice! This in combination with 7-zip is the ultimate tool for managing all hidden/protected files.
ExecTI – Run as TrustedInstaller – great app works a treat,,, but I'm a command line person mainly, are you able to create a command line version to execute apps and commands directly i.e. execti reg add "HKLM" etc etc , would be happy to make a donation for a working command line version that can create registry entries via command line in Protected Registry keys.
The ExecTI allows manual adding of Windows Defender Exclusions for example.. to be able to do this via command line would be awesome.
but I still love this app as is too and greatly appreciate you making it available for everyone.
Thanks again, your apps rock!
I will consider adding the command line options.
try to type regedit.exe directly, without path.
на другие вызовы такая же реакция.
This is great, it really simplifies some occasional tasks that would be a pain to do.


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Q: How to refresh Oracle APEX-5.1.2 reports region with data only when the corresponding backend database table datas changes? Are there any mechanism to invoke or trigger the event from back-end to page region report in Oracle APEX 5.1.2 only when the back-end database specific tables data changes.
Set interval to time in page region  does unnecessary refresh even no data are changes or inserted.
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Die kkStB 76 war eine Güterzug-Schlepptenderlokomotivreihe der österreichischen k.k. Staatsbahnen kkStB, deren Lokomotiven ursprünglich für die Arlbergbahn beschafft wurden.

Als für die gerade fertiggestellte Arlbergbahn geeignete Lokomotiven gebraucht wurden, griff man die Idee eines Wettbewerbs wie 1851 bei den ersten Semmeringlokomotiven wieder auf.
Es gab eine Ausschreibung, an der sich die Wiener Neustädter Lokomotivfabrik, die Lokomotivfabrik Floridsdorf und Krauss in München beteiligten.
Die Krauss-Lokomotiven wurden als Reihe kkStB 78 eingeordnet, die Floridsdorfer bildeten die Reihe kkStB 79.
Die Neustädter Maschinen schließlich wurden kkStB 76.01–04.
Diese 1884 gelieferten Lokomotiven hatten Außenrahmen und Innensteuerung und entsprachen von den drei Konkurrenz-Reihen noch am besten.
Allerdings überschritten sie die Profilgrenzen.

Am Arlberg setzte sich jedoch schließlich die Reihe 73 durch.
Die 76er wurden im Verschub in Wörgl, Feldkirch, Salzburg und in Bischofshofen eingesetzt.

Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg kamen die vier Lokomotiven dieser Reihe zur BBÖ, die sie bis 1929 ausmusterte.

Literatur

 Verzeichnis der Lokomotiven, Tender, Wasserwagen und Triebwagen der k. k. österreichischen Staatsbahnen und der vom Staate betriebenen Privatbahnen nach dem Stande vom 30. Juni 1917, 14. Auflage, Verlag der k. k. österreichischen Staatsbahnen, Wien, 1918
 Karl Gölsdorf: Lokomotivbau in Alt-Österreich 1837–1918, Verlag Slezak, Wien 1978. ISBN 3-900134-40-5
 Helmut Griebl, ČSD-Dampflokomotiven, Teil 2, Verlag Slezak, Wien, 1969
 Heribert Schröpfer, Triebfahrzeuge österreichischer Eisenbahnen – Dampflokomotiven BBÖ und ÖBB, alba-Verlag, Düsseldorf, 1989, ISBN 3-87094-110-3
 Johann Stockklausner: Dampfbetrieb in Alt-Österreich, Verlag Slezak, Wien, 1979, ISBN 3-900134-41-3
 Johann Blieberger, Josef Pospichal: Die kkStB-Triebfahrzeuge, Band 3. Die Reihen 61 bis 380. bahnmedien.at, 2010, ISBN 978-3-9502648-6-9

KkStB 0760
KkStB 0760
Schienenfahrzeug (Wiener Neustädter Lokomotivfabrik)
Schienenfahrzeug (Lokomotivfabrik Floridsdorf)


What is your self-image? Words script your self-image and help develop insecurities to be used by the enemy to silence you. Kyle Winkler shares his story of going from timid to tenacity and gives you the tools from his book "Silence Satan" to stand in victory.


Chinese dissidents have urged Barack Obama to confront Xi Jinping over what they called China's worst human rights crisis since the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown when he travels to the G20 economic summit in Hangzhou this week.
During a meeting at the White House on Tuesday afternoon, prominent Chinese activists told Susan Rice, Obama's national security adviser, that China's president had presided over a dramatic offensive against opponents of the Communist party since taking power in late 2012.
Teng Biao, an exiled human rights lawyer who was among those invited to address Rice, told the Guardian he had called on the US president to publicly speak out on what is likely to be his final presidential visit to Asia.
"China is experiencing its worst human rights crackdown since the Tiananmen massacre in 1989," Teng said.
"Especially since Xi Jinping came to power, many human rights lawyers and activists were detained and disappeared; many, many NGOs were shut down; and other civil society organisations, universities, media, internet, Christian churches and other religious groups were also targeted. It is obvious that the Chinese government has violated human rights and the current situation is very, very worrying," he added.
World leaders will fly into Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China, later this week ahead of the two-day summit which kicks off on Sunday.
Obama and Xi are scheduled to meet for the first time on Saturday for what the White House this week called "an extensive bilateral meeting".
Officials said the pair would then share a "small dinner" on Saturday night.
Speaking on Monday, Ben Rhodes, Obama's deputy national security adviser, said the US president would use his time with Xi to review "all of the issues that have been front and centre in the US-China relationship for the last seven and a half years" including flash-points such as the South China Sea, cyber espionage and "our longstanding differences on human rights".
Teng, who fled China in September 2014 and lives in exile in New Jersey with his family, said White House officials had summoned a small group of activists "to talk about the G20 summit and what President Obama should do when he is in Hangzhou".
Also invited to the meeting were Lu Jun, a civil society activist who was forced to leave China after security forces targeted his organisation; the Tibetan activist Golog Jigme; the executive director of the Washington-based Uyghur Human Rights Project, Alim Seytoff; and Bob Fu, a prominent Christian activist.
Zhang Qing, wife of the democracy activist Guo Feixong, who has been on hunger strike in a prison in southern China, is also understood to have been present.
Speaking after the meeting, which lasted about 80 minutes, Teng said he had told Rice he hoped Obama would publicly call for the release of a series of "political prisoners" and activists. They included the jailed Uighur scholar Ilham Tohti and Nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo as well as Li Heping and Wang Quanzhang, two civil rights lawyers caught up in a Communist party crackdown on their trade.
Teng also urged Obama to highlight the plight of dissidents being held in prisons in Hangzhou, the G20's host city, and to draw attention to local political activists who have been placed under house arrest to prevent them speaking out ahead of the summit.
Rice had not indicated to her guests how Obama planned to handle human rights issues during his visit to China, Teng added.
Richardson said Obama – who received the 2009 Nobel peace prize for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and co-operation between peoples" – had a particular duty to demand the release of Liu Xiaobo, China's best-known dissident. Liu was awarded the same prize a year later after being jailed for 11 years for subversion as a result of his calls for political reform.
"I do think that it would be unconscionable for the 2009 Nobel peace prize winner to fail to publicly call for the release of the 2010 Nobel peace prize winner. Unconscionable," Richardson said.
Political opponents also urged Obama to confront Xi over human rights abuses, although an anticipated joint announcement that the US and China will ratify the Paris climate agreement makes it unlikely he will be overly critical of his hosts.


With just a month of being published, Charlotte Canion's book, 'You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying: How to Parent Your Parents', has piqued book enthusiasts' interest and was given a five-star rating by blogger Cassandra McCann of Cassandra M's Place who specializes in writing product reviews and hosting giveaways.
Cassandra McCann shared her book review for Charlotte's book, 'You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying' in Goodreads, the world's largest social cataloging site for readers and book recommendations.
According to Cassandra, "The book gives the reader a balance and outlet for most things regarding caring for a parent. It is short and not hard to get though.
Charlotte Canion wrote her book, 'You Have to Laugh to Keep from Crying: How to Parent Your Parents' to empower everyone who is parenting a parent. Charlotte understands that sometimes, parenting your parents can be an overwhelming task, thus, in her book; Charlotte shares stories that will help readers to discover the power of laughter, as laughter is the best medicine. And, when the journey of parenting your parent is over, all will be left are good memories.
Check out Charlotte's book review HERE.
Congratulations on the 5-Star Rating, Charlotte! Cheers to your success!
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Abstract : [en] In recent years, the "Front National" (FN) in France has claimed to be the "defender of the people" and "guarantor of their interests". In 2017, the campaign slogan of Marine Le Pen, party leader and candidate in the presidential election, was "in the name of the people". In Austria, the "Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs" (FPÖ) stood as the "voice of the oppressed majority". The party is demanding "a direct democracy in order to let the people speak". These elements lead us to question the notion of "the people". How should we define "the people"? What reality does it refer to? What are the underlying political and ideological issues?
Firstly, to answer this question, I aim to clarify the term "the people" in populist rhetoric. The FN and the FPÖ are often described as "far-right parties". However, many scholars also refer to them as "populist parties". These terms clearly need explaining. Secondly, this work will analyse the political discourse of the FN and the FPÖ. The focus will be on the political programmes and oral communication coming from their principal representatives. This analysis is discursive. It isn't an examination of the work performed by party supporters or members (parliamentary work, action in local authorities, etc.).
Apparently, the rhetoric from both parties is structured around two dichotomies: 1) the removal of social boundaries in favour of a people/elite opposition; 2) the affirmation of cultural boundaries in favour of an opposition between natives to a country and foreigners. I will explain why these notions of social and cultural boundaries have a prominent place in rhetoric in line with populist theory. The desire to suppress social boundaries, allows us to identity a first issue: sovereignty. The affirmation of cultural boundaries illustrates a second issue: unity. Finally, a third issue is transmitted through the notion of sovereignty and unity: identity.
To conclude, I will return to the classification of the "Front National" and the "Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs" as "right-wing-populist" parties. I will end by answering the question: "who are 'the people'"? This will explain why populist rhetoric responds to a feeling of unease within society and, more generally, within Western democracies.


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General grounds for refusal: understanding re-entr...
26th May 2020 By Nath Gbikpi
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General grounds for refusal: understanding re-entry bans
The Home Office can impose entry bans on people who have previously breached immigration law or used deception in their application for leave. Bans can last one year, two years, five years or ten years. Generally speaking, and except for some minor exceptions, the person will not be allowed to re-enter the UK during the length of the ban. It sounds straightforward — but the detailed rules on re-entry bans are very complex. This post tries to disentangle them.
Re-entry bans: what periods apply when?
The rules relating to entry bans for the majority of applicants are at paragraphs A320 and 320(7B) of the Immigration Rules. For visit visa applications, see paragraphs V3.7, V3.9 and V3.10.
Paragraph 320(7B) says that entry clearance or leave to enter the United Kingdom is to be refused:
where the applicant has previously breached the UK's immigration laws (and was 18 or over at the time of his most recent breach) by:
(a) Overstaying;
(b) breaching a condition attached to his leave;
(c) being an Illegal Entrant;
(d) using Deception in an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or remain, or in order to obtain documents from the Secretary of State or a third party required in support of the application (whether successful or not);
unless the applicant:
(i) Overstayed for-
(a) 90 days or less, where the overstaying began before 6 April 2017: or
(b) 30 days or less, where the overstaying began on or after 6 April 2017
and in either case, left the UK voluntarily, not at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State;
(ii) used Deception in an application for entry clearance, leave to enter or remain, or in order to obtain documents from the Secretary of State or a third party required in support of the application more than 10 years ago;
(iii) left the UK voluntarily, not at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, more than 12 months ago;
(iv) left the UK voluntarily, at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, more than 2 years ago; and the date the person left the UK was no more than 6 months after the date on which the person was given notice of liability for removal, or no more than 6 months after the date on which the person no longer had a pending appeal or administrative review; whichever is the later;
(v) left the UK voluntarily, at the expense (directly or indirectly) of the Secretary of State, more than 5 years ago;
(vi) was removed or deported from the UK more than 10 years ago or;
(vii) left or was removed from the UK as a condition of a caution issued in accordance with section 22 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 more than 5 years ago.
Where more than one breach of the UK's immigration laws has occurred, only the breach which leads to the longest period of absence from the UK will be relevant under this paragraph.
Paragraph 320(7BB) gives more details on what counts as a period of overstaying:
for the purposes of calculating the period of overstaying in paragraph 320(7B)(i), the following will be disregarded:
(a) overstaying of up to 28 days, where, prior to 24 November 2016, an application for leave to remain was made during that time, together with any period of overstaying pending the determination of that application and any related appeal or administrative review;
(b) overstaying in relation to which paragraph 39E of the Immigration Rules (concerning out of time applications made on or after 24 November 2016) applied, together with any period of overstaying pending the determination of such application or any related appeal or administrative review;
(c) overstaying arising from a decision of the Secretary of State which is subsequently withdrawn, quashed, or which the Court or Tribunal has required the Secretary of State to reconsider in whole or in part, unless the challenge to the decision was brought more than three months from the date of the decision.
The phrasing is extraordinarily convoluted but a visual guide might help understand the way the rule works:
Some worked examples might also help.
John made an application for a visitor visa. At the question "have you ever been refused a visa?", he says "no". In fact, he had been refused a visitor visa two years earlier. The Entry Clearance Officer will say that he has used deception in his application and refuse the application. In addition, John will be subject to a ten year entry ban starting from the date of the refusal.
Maria had a student visa valid until 2 March 2014. She did not make an application before the expiry of her visa and, on 3 March 2014, she became an overstayer.
Maria buys herself a ticket to return home on 5 March 2014. She will not be subject to any entry ban because she left within 90 days of the overstay.
Maria stays in the UK until 3 August 2014 (more than 90 days) without making any new application. On 3 August 2014, she is served with a removal notice. On 5 August 2014, she returns home through an Assisted Voluntary Return programme paid by the Secretary of State. She will be subject to a two-year entry ban because she left at the expense of the Secretary of State but left within six months of her notice of removal.
Maria had student leave valid until 3 March 2014 but on 1 March 2014, before the expiry of her leave, she made an application to extend her leave. This was refused and on 3 August 2014, she became "appeal right exhausted".
On 3 August 2015, more than six months after she became appeal right exhausted, Maria returned home through an Assisted Voluntary Return programme paid by the Secretary of State. She will be subject to a five-year entry ban because she left at the expense of the Secretary of State, more than six months after she became appeal rights exhausted.
When does the ban period start?
The ban will start on the date the person leaves UK or, in the case of a ten-year ban following the use of deception in an application, from the date of the refusal of that application.
When do re-entry bans not apply?
Re-entry bans do not apply to applications made under:
Appendix FM (Immigration Rule A320)
The EEA Regulations, namely applications for a European Family Permit
Appendix EU
Under rules 320(7B) and V3.9, those who breached immigration law while they were minors will also not be subject to re-entry bans.
Finally, there are some exemptions for certain groups. In particular, re-entry bans do not apply to those who:
Were not aware that the documents they submitted or the representations made with previous applications were false.
Those who have been issued with a visa despite a re-entry ban being in place.
Those who were in the UK without permission after 17 March 2008 but who voluntarily left before 1 October 2008
Victims of human trafficking.
Where a student was refused leave after 1 September 2007 solely on the basis that they made an out-of-time application.
Bear in mind, though, that anyone discussed so far in this section (with the exception of those applying under the EEA Regulations and Appendix EU) might still be caught by paragraph 320(11). This gives the Secretary of State the power to refuse an applicant who has "previously contrived in a significant way to frustrate the intentions of the Rules" when "there are other aggravating circumstances", such as absconding, making frivolous applications, not complying with a re-documentation process etc. This is a discretionary ground for refusal, i.e. the Secretary of State may decide whether or not to refuse an application on this ground.
Robert overstayed for two years in the UK before returning home on 3 August 2014. He paid for his own ticket. Robert would normally be subject to a one-year entry ban. However, he makes an application under Appendix FM to join his spouse in the UK on 3 September 2014. The Entry Clearance Officer may grant his application if he meets all the other requirements of Appendix FM.
If Robert had also, for example, absconded and used the NHS without permission while he was in the UK as an overstayer, his application could be refused under paragraph 320 (11) of the Immigration Rules.
Tania overstayed for two years in the UK before returning home on 3 September 2008. She will not be subject to a ban because she was in the UK without permission after 17 March 2008 but left the UK before 1 October 2008.
Can entry clearance be granted despite a re-entry ban?
Yes. Firstly, and as explained above, those who apply under Appendix FM, Appendix EU or the EEA Regulations will not be prejudiced by entry bans.
In addition, Home Office guidance instructs caseworkers as follows:
You must consider if there are any human rights reasons, such as:
• the right to family life under article 8
• any exceptional, compelling circumstances which would justify you giving entry clearance
You must refer such a case to the referred casework unit (RCU) by using the Home Office (HO) referrals process. RCU will decide whether to give entry clearance outside of the rules
It is unlikely that an application invoking this policy will be successful. The guidance on leave outside the Rules (LOTR) confirms that:
A grant of LOTR should be rare. Discretion should be used sparingly where there are factors that warrant a grant of leave despite the requirements of the Immigration Rules or specific policies having not been met. Factors raised in their application must mean it would not be proportionate to expect the person to remain outside of the UK or to leave the UK.
In practice, if there were exceptional circumstances or the person had a strong Article 8 claim, it is more likely they would be able to apply under Appendix FM, or that they would have applied for leave to remain or revocation of a deportation order when still in the UK.
This article was originally published in March 2017 and has been updated so that it is correct as of the new date of publication shown.
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Lumpkin County was created on Dec. 3, 1832 by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. The boomtown of Auraria, Dahlonega, and all of Lumpkin County's heritage includes the Cherokee Nation and our Nation's first gold rush, the gold mining and Civil War eras, the founding of Georgia's first Agricultural College now the University of North Georgia and Georgia's Military College, and the wonderfully rich history of Lumpkin's people and their County Seat of Dahlonega - a National Registered Historic and preserved Main Street City.
With the gold steeple of Price Memorial Hall erected on the site of the former U.S. Branch Mint and watching over the old college campus, downtown Dahlonega square, and Mount Hope Cemetery, the notable Dahlonega building is one example of the terrific late 1800's architecture and stands tall as one of three gold-topped buildings in Georgia along with Savannah's City Hall and the Georgia State Capitol dome in Atlanta - all gilded with Dahlonega gold.
Local heritage attractions and festivities present local pride and traditions along with visitor appeal and educational resources. Native American, Gold mining, Military, family history, and even remarkably spooky tales provide a wealth of fun for taking in local heritage.
The history of Dahlonega and Lumpkin County is extremely rich and now you can learn all about our deep historical roots at your leisure with the Historical Markers of Lumpkin County Guide and App! Historical Markers are erected in locations...
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site
Twenty years before the 1849 gold rush to California, thousands of gold seekers flocked into the Cherokee Territory of northeast Georgia, beginning the nation's first major gold rush.


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Five exciting stories from Liverpool Waters
By Ryan McKernan January 12, 2018 Communications No Comments
The Liverpool Waters project, managed by Peel Land and Property, is going to quite literally change the face of Liverpool – with an estimated value of £5 billion, it is the single largest development opportunity in the city and will bring a host of residential, business and leisure spaces to the waterfront area.
It's an incredibly exciting time for the project, and with announcements coming out thick and fast, we thought we'd highlight some of the biggest headlines and our favourite pieces of work over the last year.
Work begins on Plaza 1821
A ground-breaking ceremony at the start of 2018 kicked started the development of Plaza 1821, a £21 million, sixteen-storey residential tower which will house 105 one and two bedroom apartments, as well as a dedicated amenity space on the ground floor.
The commencement of this work signifies a huge step forward for the project, and is the first time a shovel has hit the ground since Peel unveiled its vison for the 60-hectre site (that's big!) over ten years ago.
The Current launches
With so much going on with the project, sometimes you need just one place to get your Liverpool Waters fix. That's where The Current comes in.
We worked with the Liverpool Waters team to create this quarterly print newspaper, which not only includes all the latest updates, but also delves deeper into the project and gives you an introduction to some of the members of the Liverpool Waters team.
There's lots of interesting stories in the publication teamed with some of the best images of the past 12 months and with a whole host of interesting stats and figures included, there's something in The Current for everyone to enjoy.
Drop in at one of the locations near the waterfront to pick up a copy, or for the more digitally-savvy amongst us, read the latest issue online.
Everton announces move to the waterfront
Whether you're a 'blue', a 'red' or something different all together, we can all celebrate the fantastic news that Everton Stadium Development Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Everton Football Club) has formally committed to lease land at Bramley Moore Dock from Peel to build their new stadium.
This is really great news – not only will Everton FC have a prime location on the waterfront to hold their matches, those attending the games will have plenty of options for a bite to eat or something to drink in one of the many planned leisure spaces, all against the backdrop of the stunning waterfront. It's a win-win!
Peel wins top award for community achievements
The company behind the Liverpool Waters project, The Peel Group, was awarded the Responsible Business of the Year award at the Liverpool and Sefton Chamber of Commerce awards for their innovative programme of engagement which aims to deliver on-going social, economic and health and wellbeing benefits to local communities.
At the awards, Peel were commended for the time and energy the entire company has put into local charities and social organisations, including the 250+ hours the team have volunteered to causes like Armed Forces Day, the International Festival of Business, Sound City and much, much more.
Creating a stir online
The Liverpool Waters website, which was hand-crafted by Agent with love and affection, is one of the best ways to learn more about the project and all of the exciting announcements coming out about the upcoming developments. We love the way it looks and functions, and the stats are telling us that there's plenty of people out there who also enjoy visiting the website!
Since it was launched in October 2017, there's been over 22,000 visits to the website. This huge number of visits clearly demonstrates just how exciting the Liverpool Waters project is, as well as the demand for news and updates from those who are interested in the project.
On the website, you'll also find 'Discover what makes a place', the animation created by our very own creative team, which highlights the vision of the project and the variety of ways Liverpool Waters will serve Liverpool and those who live and work here.
If you haven't had a chance to see the site yet, now's your chance! Head on over to liverpoolwaters.co.uk and see what you've been missing out on.
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