Java supports and Cytoscape makes use of a very nice feature called Hotswap. When the App jar file is generated into the ~/CytoscapeConfiguration/3/apps/installed/ folder (either by symlink or some other means) Cytoscape will detect that change and update the App. This can be observed by watching the Cytoscape status bar. You do need to make sure your App can survive being reloaded though. You can use the CyActivator.shutDown() method to save data and dispose resources.
The IDE debugger allows you to make changes to your code, compile them and run them without leaving the debugger or needing to restart Cytoscape. Keep in mind that this only works with edits that do not change top level declarations. For example if you add a parameter to a public method or add a field to a class then the debugger will inform you that it cannot replace the old code. When this happens you will have start a new debug session.


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Aero India 2015: Airbus Plans Major Presence, Job Fair
BENGALURU: Airbus Group will present a wide range of products and technologies at the 10th edition of Aero India to be held from February 18 to 22 at the Yelahanka Air Force Station.
Their focus will be to highlight its strong footprint in India and commitment to the 'Make in India' campaign, according to a press release. "We are enthusiastic about the 'Make in India' campaign and are ready to leverage our existing local partnerships and invest in new ones. Aero India offers the perfect setting to discuss our plans to make in India with various stakeholders," Yves Guillaume, India president of Airbus Group, said.
Scale models of A380 and A320neo will be on display. "Also on exhibition will be scale models of A330MRTT mid-air refueller which has been selected by the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the C295 transport aircraft which has been offered to India, in partnership with Tata, for the Avro replacement programme," the release said.
Two made-in-India products, a high accuracy air pressure measurement system and a structurally integrated antenna, are also going to be part of the display line-up. Both the products have been developed at the Airbus Defence and Space engineering centre in Bengaluru.
On the last two days of the show, the group will organise a recruitment fair at its pavilion for experienced aviation engineers.

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There's a difference between a nice person and a moral person. I'm sure we all know genuinely nice people whose morals are askew. We may also know moral people whose charity is lacking. So how do we teach morality to our teens without creating either inappropriate piety or spineless do-gooders?
I think the answer lies with the "why" of it, and the Ten Commandments might be a simple (and obvious) place to start. In addition to having your teens simply memorize them, take the time to explore the "why" behind them. Let's look at two examples.
1. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor (or Thou Shalt Not Lie): Say to the students, "Why not? The answer can't be because God said so, or your mom said so, or I said so. Those aren't answers that will lend a sense of importance to the command." Explore with the students what lying implies: mistrust, playing God in deciding what's true and what's not, hiding something that should be confessed or repented of — or both, valuing someone else's opinion or assessment more than God's. The list can be long, and each implication can lead to its own healthy discussion, depending on the age of your students.
2. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods before me: Explore with the students what they might be tempted to use to replace God in their lives. Why are they doing that? Is it easier? More immediately rewarding? More popular? What does this say about their love for God? Their trust in God? Their belief in his Word and his promises? What does it say about who they believe God really is? What he really deserves from us? Again, depth and breadth depend on the age and maturity of your students, but the possibilities are endless.
The ultimate "why" for living a moral life is, of course, because we are made in the image and likeness of God, and our call as baptized Catholics is to live out that image in the world so others might come to know him. But exploring some of the "sub-whys" will be helpful in focusing your students on the ultimate "why." When we live a truthful life — avoiding lies and the implications you and your students have discussed — we look like God. And others will take notice.


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• April 19, 9:30 a.m., SDSU, Public Talk: Upholding Universal Ethics and Compassion in Challenging Times.
"This will be a historic event for San Diego," said event chair The Venerable Lama Tenzin Dhonden. "This event will bring together people of different faiths, secularists and non-secularists, scientists, scholars and artists to celebrate our shared values." USD will award His Holiness the University of San Diego Medal of Peace.
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Heidi Kegley speaks to the Delaware City Schools Board of Education after being chosen as the new superintendent Monday evening. Kegley will officially start in the position on Aug. 1.
The Delaware City Schools Board of Education named Heidi Kegley as the school district's next superintendent during Monday's board meeting, filling a vacancy after Superintendent Paul Craft announced his departure last month.
The decision was announced after a brief executive session following the regular meeting. Kegley will assume the duties of superintendent on Aug. 1, replacing Craft, who is leaving the job after accepting a position with META Solutions. Kegley was unanimously approved by the board.
Kegley has been with the district since 2003. Currently the district's assistant superintendent, she previously held the position of principal at Willis Intermediate School. Kegley earned a bachelor's degree from Wright State University and her master's degree from the University of Dayton. She completed her principal licensure at Ashland University and her superintendent's coursework at Miami University. She is married to Jack Kegley, and their twin sons, Kyle and Tyler, are in their freshman years of college.
After the announcement, Kegley thanked the board and Craft.
Craft said the board made a great decision, and appointing Kegley is one of the best decisions the board has ever made, even better than the decision to hire him.
Additionally, the board approved several other staffing changes during the meeting, including accepting the resignations of Craft, who will end his term with the district on July 31; Kaitlyn Barnes, a teacher at Woodward Elementary; Andrew Borzok, a teacher at Hayes High School; Katie Gries, a teacher at Conger Elementary School; and Hannah Wiegmann, a teacher at Dempsey.
The board also approved contracts for various administrators, including Hayes Principal Richard Stranges, Dempsey Principal Daniel Bartha, Smith Elementary Principal Rochelle Thompson, Director of Special Education Angela Macwhinney, Director of Food Service Sally Rathje, Transportation Supervisor Edgar Rice, and Director of Communications Jennifer Ruhe.
The board will meet next at 6 p.m. May 6 in the board room at the Willis Education Center.


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With the recent trend for vintage-inspired weddings, what better way to leave your ceremony than in a vintage getaway car?! All of these cars have made an appearance on this blog in some way or another, but today I wanted to show you what a fun addition this can be to your big day.
My favorite is the VW Beetle from Betsy & Jeff's wedding, and yes, that is me on my wedding in the green Excalibur (with the terribly last minute Just Married sign...)! I love the color & fun photos old cars can add to a detail-filled wedding!
I love the surfboard on the VW, too cute!
What a adorable style detail! Your posts are always so inspiring. Happy rest of the week, Aletha!
I am looking for a vintage VW for my wedding in June. I'm having a terrible time finding someone to rent one to me. Any ideas?


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A Father With Dementia and His Son Connect Through Improvised Piano
By Alexandra Marvar	| September 21st, 2020
Nick Harvey, a composer of music for television in East Sussex, England, recently posted to Twitter a video of his 79-year-old father, Paul Harvey, a pianist living with dementia:
"Dad's ability to improvise and compose beautiful melodies on the fly has always amazed me," Nick wrote. "Tonight, I gave him four random notes as a starting point. Although his dementia is getting worse, moments like this bring him back to me."
The video shows him improvising a poignant song from four notes his son gave him on the fly.
Dad's ability to improvise and compose beautiful melodies on the fly has always amazed me.
Tonight, I gave him four random notes as a starting point.
Although his dementia is getting worse, moments like this bring him back to me. pic.twitter.com/dBInVCTmfF
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) September 17, 2020
Paul Harvey's brief Twitter concerto has been viewed more than 1.5 million times in the past few days, and its comments have become a trove of similar stories, like Mary Anne Kennan's about her late mother, who passed away of dementia, but who was also a pianist:
This is so beautiful, brought tears to my eyes in a good way. It reminded me of my darling mother for whom music remained special to the end. Dementia is so cruel, music so wonderful pic.twitter.com/tLgkB77pmn
— Mary Anne Kennan (@MaryAnneKennan) September 18, 2020
Playing Music Is Procedural Memory
As Dr. Ronald Devere, a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and director of the Taste and Smell Disorders Clinic in Austin, Texas, writes in Practical Neurology, "Despite the level of brain impairment and severity in dementia, certain activities remain preserved in most instances and are very resistant to decline. These include activities such as pedaling an indoor bicycle, enjoying music, dancing, and throwing a baseball. The person doing these activities may not know who you are or who they are, but these activities were learned and engrained in their younger years and remain."
These activities, Devere writes, are called procedural memory (PM). They stay, while memory for events, knowledge and reasoning — or explicit memory (EM) — gradually disappears as dementia worsens.
In Oliver Sacks' Musicology (2007), Sacks writes about the case of English musician Clive Wearing, who developed Herpes Encephalitis and sustained serious damage to his medial temporal lobes, reducing his memory span to under 15 seconds. However, his ability to play music, read music, sing, improvise and recall past occasions when he played a certain piano prelude were entirely intact.
Advanced dementia impedes executive function (judgment, planning, reasoning and insight), and one's ability to communicate by impeding speech, language and an ability to connect ideas. Because it falls into the procedural memory category, music — the ability to play it and the ability to attach to and enjoy listening to it — manage to hang on as the disease progresses.
Music As Therapy
It's not the first time Nick Harvey has posted about his father's journey with dementia and music.
In a previous post, shared in the summer of 2019 and since viewed more than 3 million times, Paul Harvey plays a piano tune he wrote more than 30 years ago. He wrote the song, which he titled "Where's the Sunshine," for a musical in the 1980s when he was head of music and drama at Imberhorne School.
Dad has dementia. Sometimes he drifts into another world and I feel like I'm losing him. He is never more present, however, than when he plays the piano.
He came to mine today and I asked him to play one of his compositions. He thought he wouldn't be able to remember it. pic.twitter.com/EQGcXBwB3w
— Nick Harvey (@mrnickharvey) June 23, 2019
In the text accompanying that post, Nick mentions how his dad sometimes "drifts into another world." Experts say music can help bring people with dementia back when they drift.
"People with dementia are confronted by a world that is unfamiliar to them, which causes disorientation and anxiety" said Dr. Jeff Anderson, an associate professor in Radiology at U of U Health, said in a news release. "We believe music will tap into the salience network of the brain that is still relatively functioning."
"When you put headphones on dementia patients and play familiar music, they come alive," Jace King, a graduate student in the Brain Network Lab and co-author with Anderson on a music study, added. "Music is like an anchor, grounding the patient back in reality."
For these reasons, music is an increasingly popular subject of study as a dementia treatment, found in recent studies to be both anecdotally and clinically helpful in easing the symptoms of dementia.
Indeed, in local news coverage of Harvey's "Where's the Sunshine" performance, the Harveys told reporters the piano has been a source of strength for Paul since his diagnosis of dementia in early 2019.
"Sometimes we've noticed that he will lose his focus a little bit or he's not kind of there with it but as soon as he starts playing the piano, he's back in the room and totally connected," Nick Harvey said in the news clip.
Paul said, "I feel as if I come alive when I play the piano, even when I'm not feeling very well."
For Nick and so many of the people who commented on his recent post about their own experiences finding comfort in music during their loved ones' experiences with dementia, it is not only a source of comfort for the person living with dementia, but for the people around them.
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Clay Lacy Aviation Partners with SmartSky on Gulfstream STCs
By Juliet Van Wagenen | April 1, 2016
Clay Lacy Aviation hangar. Photo: Clay Lacy Aviation
[Avionics Today 04-01-2016] Aircraft management and jet charter service Clay Lacy Aviation is the latest to partner with new In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider SmartSky Networks. When SmartSky's Air-To-Ground (ATG) network goes live later this year, Clay Lacy will provide hardware sales and installations, as well as Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) development on four Gulfstream models: the G200, G-IV, G-IVSP and G-V. Clay Lacy is also an FAA Part 145 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, serving as an authorized dealer, installation and repair facility for avionics and cabin entertainment products.
"SmartSky Networks high-speed Wi-Fi promises typical speeds over 10-times faster than what is available today," says Jim Lauer, Clay Lacy Aviation's director of avionics.
SmartSky's patented 4G-beamforming technology claims to deliver a secure signal that locks onto each aircraft in the network. Its broadband connectivity system will initially provide ATG service over the continental United States with nearly 20,000 beams. SmartSky's scalable ATG platform, using 60 MHz of spectrum, promises to open unrestricted access to the Web.
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Just recently got interested in these 65% ish keyboards and really want a kit. Saw this came out today and seems like a copy of the FC660m? Should i purchase this or wait for the next drop for Whitefox or the RedScarf II (So far my favorite). But i am not sure if they will be on drop ever again? Anyone here knows?
Clueboard is easily the best 65ish board. This one looks like they didn't pay much attention to detail and took the cheap route in manufacturing of the case.
i was actually looking into clueboards, but their sandwich case looks horrible... i know they said the aluminium case will be back on store soon, but won't the aluminium case block the purpose of having LED underglow?
Clueboard with aluminum case isn't great. The plate is a little too small and the spacer follows suit. As a result, keycaps with sharp corners (Cherry or DSA) will scrape on the spacer. OEM profile caps generally have rounded corners and will just barely fit after a bunch of fiddling with it. Not worth it IMO.
Ah, thanks for the clarification. So do you see this board worth the money? or any comments on future drops of either whitefox or redscarf II?
Edit: I'm talking about the Massdrop FC660 case.
kbd75 is incredibly well done for the price, can't find any fault at all with mine and the anodization is top notch.
Their new aluminium case doesn't block the underglow, it's directed to the sides.
Ah, cool! I will just wait for the clueboard then, since this drop seems not as well built.
Which aluminium case are you referring to? The MD produced variant for the 660M or Clueboard's new aluminium case? Assuming you're referring to MD case. The new aluminium case by Clueboard has plenty of clearance.
They'll have it available on their site once they sort out all the MD buyers. From what I can see in the photos provided, it's one of the finest quality constructed case I've laid eyes on. I don't have it so I can't provided further details than that.
Yeah, I don't think they were talking about the one Clueboard actually designed. Clueboard had nothing to do with that metal fc660 case. They just put their PCBs in it.
I've been on an endless search for the perfect 65% board too. I'm waiting for the Zealio 65 RGB board thats supposed to come out in a few months. If you like a heavier tactile switch, it's the one to wait for I think. I like cherry clears but I've heard the Zealios are even better.
Yes! I was actually going to get Zealio switches, 65g seems awesome, i keep bottom out my current red ones and frequently have mistakes. Any more info on the Zealio 65?
actually found this : http://www.pictaram.com/media/1432974988700461140_2164964257 Excited!
Last I spoke with him he said end of April early May. I don't like the key layout though.
Anything you see from Zeal, expect a high price tag. He's pretty much the Nike effect.
And the Zealios switches aren't really more expensive than cherry, cheaper if you get group buy pricing (which you can right now at Zealpc.net) Great deal really considering they come pre-lubed on the important parts and feel fantastic.
I have a Clueboard v2.0 in the massdrop FC660 Case with zero issues Murkey is talking about.
As you can see I have the Leopold caps on and they have extremely sharp corners and I have zero issues with clearance or anything scraping. I don't know about the new model that the Clueboard store carries but again no issues with the alu plate from there and the FC660 alu case.
The issue is with the plastic spacer. Maybe yours is slightly larger. They've sent me 2 with the same issue.
What is this plastic spacer? Does it go between the case and plate or something?
Yep, between the top of the case and the plate to hold the plate in place.
I see...hrmm I don't have that I just used toolbox liner on ther bottom of the PCB to push it up to the top of the case. No rattle, wiggle or anything damn solid if you ask me. Anyhow thanks for the clarification.
He posted that black and gold one on april fools. I thought it was a joke. The purple case was just for show. He said he never planned on releasing it. I think he said it's two or three colors.


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I tried to push files with ASCII-only names, and it worked just fine.
I appreciate your help if I could push non-ASCII files without modifying the name.

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X = The Best Algebra Books For Learning and Practice
Algebra is a type of math that uses symbols to calculate instead of numbers all by themselves. It looks to many like a secret code, but once you learn the "key," it opens up a lot of knowledge. There are many books out there to learn about algebra. This list provides twenty for students, teachers, parents, and everyone who needs them.
The average person does not remember lots of stuff that they are taught in school. Many will remember this formula: a2 + b2 = c2, which is also known as the Pythagorean theorem.
The formula itself is a form of algebra. Algebra is a type of math where symbols are used instead of numbers themselves. The word "algebra" was first used by a medieval Arabic mathematician and roughly means "reunion of broken parts."
Algebraic formulas (which can look like a form of secret code) are a basic way this can be done. If we break down each formula, it is easier to understand. And, as in everything out there, algebra has its rules and jargon.
Why Should I Read About Algebra?
Algebra is one of those things people learn in school that leads to people asking "why do I have to know about this?" Many people have problems learning algebra.
I myself did better in social sciences like history than mathematics. But, difficulty does not make something pointless.
The basic reason why you should learn algebra is that it is a simplified way to learn the answer to various questions. Algebra helps to train your brain in ways that the humanities do not.
It's also required in secondary and college level education. Love it or hate it, you'll have to at least muddle through to graduate.
Maybe you simply are interested in mathematics and algebra in particular. That is one more reason to read about it.
Best Books About Algebra
An important thing to do here is to find a good book that will help you learn it in a clear and accurate way. There are many books out there, but what ones should you choose?
As a parent, you may be thinking, "I have been out of school for years, I have no idea about this sort of thing!"
You are in the right place. Below is a summary of the top algebra books with some basic information that will help you pick the one best for you or the person you are assisting.
After looking at the top 10, I will then provide a list of ten more that are also useful.
TOP TEN ALGEBRA BOOKS
Hot X: Algebra Exposed! By Danica McKellar
Parents and some viewers of "classic television" might recognize Danica McKellar as "Winnie" from the show The Wonder Years. Others might recognize her from various Hallmark Channel movies.
She also has a degree in mathematics and is the author of multiple mathematics books, including Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss, geared for tween and teenage girls, though boys can learn a lot from them as well. McKellar knows her stuff and explains algebra in a down-to-earth fashion with a twist of girl power.
Algebra Exposed is a great book to explain algebra in an engaging, real-world manner.
It does not offer many problems for students to practice their newly learned knowledge.
Amazing Algebra Activities by Jacqueline Medori Lynch
A veteran secondary math teacher with a specialization in special education, Jacqueline Medori Lynch has compiled over 50 practice worksheets in the form of puzzles and riddles.
Her aim is to create engaging activities to encourage the practice of algebra skills. It's also a great way to activate both the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Linear equations, functions and polynomials are just a few of the exercises included.
This book is good for a parent who wants to offer their child extra practice. Its 8.5" by 11" size is also perfect for teachers who want to copy the puzzles for their students.
There are lots of fun worksheets covering all algebra topics that add fun the practicing math.
This will not replace a textbook that details the theory behind algebra.
Algebra I Workbook For Dummies by Mary Jane Sterling
Mary Jane Sterling taught algebra, business calculus, geometry, and finite mathematics at Bradley University for more than 30 years. She knows her stuff and is no dummy.
This book provides down-to-earth explanations of Algebra I basics plus the tougher stuff with step-by-step examples you can understand and apply in the classroom.
Other books available in the series: a workbook, a review guide, practice problems, or a bundle of everything all in one.
The same is available in Algebra II.
This is a great refresher book for those going back to school.
It does not include many practice problems and may be too difficult for a novice.
The Cartoon Guide to Algebra (Cartoon Guide Series) by Larry Gonick.
Larry Gonick is both a cartoonist and Harvard instructor, making him a good choice to provide a fun graphic novel that provides a comprehensive look at algebra.
Do not be confused by the format. A range of educational subjects have been put in cartoon form. The book is good for students of all ages.
The book covers algebra's history, practical applications, and all the essentials such as linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing techniques.
This is a great intro to algebra and will even work for middle school students.
There are no answer keys to the chapter quizzes.
Regents Algebra I Power Pack Revised Edition (Barron's) Revised Edition by Gary M. Rubinstein M.S. [Algebra II also available]
Gary Rubinstein is a high school teacher living in New York City. Who is better to go to help study for the New York Regents exams?
This two book "power pack" provides a comprehensive review, administered exams, and practice questions to help students prepare for the Algebra I Regents exam. Part of the nearly one hundred years long Barron's study guide collection.
This is a great prep review for those taking the New York State Regents
Though it can be helpful as a supplemental tool it's really focused on 1 state test.
No-Nonsense Algebra: Part of the Mastering Essential Math Skills Series (Stepping Stones to Proficiency in Algebra) 2nd ed. Edition by Richard W Fisher
Richard Fisher is an award-winning teacher of over thirty years. This easy-to-follow text combined with tutorial videos is part of his well-developed teaching system. Thousands of his students have thrived using his technique, regularly skipping ahead in the process.
This gets kudos from homeschool parents. It also includes video tutorials.
There are some typos in the answer keys.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Algebra by W. Michael Kelley
W. Michael Kelley is an award-winning calculus teacher and author of multiple math books, including the The Humongous Book of Algebra Problems (Humongous Books). His goal is to make math hurt less. Good luck with that!
This well-received addition to the familiar series makes the reader not feel like an idiot about algebra by breaking it down into easy to understand basics. The book is good both for the student in school and the adult learner of the subject matter.
It's a very well-received book to up your algebra skills.
There are not many exercises to practice the skills.
Mathco College Algebra: The Step-By-Step Study Guide by L. Muriel Locke
Prof. Locke, an associate professor of mathematics, enjoys helping students to successfully improve their math skills in various math courses. She has used her doctoral education to help provide clear and understandable presentations of the concepts of college mathematics.
This study guide provides the fundamental concepts of College Algebra, which should be helpful for students in various courses. It gives you easy-to-learn Math notes, definitions, and study notes in a range of algebraic areas including polynomials, algebraic fractions, radicals, logarithms, and more. The many examples will help clarify all the material covered.
Easy to follow study guide for college students
May be too difficult for beginners.
Arithmetic and Algebra Again: Leaving Math Anxiety Behind Forever by Britta Immergut and Jean Burr Smith.
The authors have combined over fifty years experience teaching mathematics in middle school, high school, and colleges. Immergut wrote many books; Burr Smith was one of the originators of the concept of math anxiety, and received numerous awards for teaching techniques.
This is the second edition of the continuous best seller, which provides an expert approach in teaching the subject, particularly for those with math anxiety. The first section eases you in with basic math and then you are ready to tackle algebra.
Good review of the fundamentals of algebra.
The more advanced topics can be confusing. The answers are not explained.
Algebra Essentials Practice Workbook with Answers by Chris McMullin
Chris McMullen is a physics instructor at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He earned his Ph.D. in participle physics.
This is one of a series of algebra workbooks that can be found on the linked Amazon page.
Each chapter has many practice exercises geared to build fluency in the subject matter. If you get an answer wrong, study your solution, rework the problem, or review the examples so that you can learn from your mistake.
If you're looking for a TON of practice problems this is the book for you.
It's very light on explaining the concepts; definitely geared as a workbook.
Algebra: Chapter 0 (Graduate Studies in Mathematics) by Paolo Aluffi
Paolo Aluffi has a Ph.D. with a dissertation in algebraic geometry and is a professor at Florida State University. He has visited many universities around the world. Aluffi has published over sixty research papers in algebraic geometry. He knows his stuff.
This book is a one-volume introduction to the main topics of algebra, suitable for a first sequence on the subject at the beginning graduate or upper undergraduate level.
The book does not only provide a reliable discourse on the material but readers have praised its style of writing. Prof. Aluffi shows the reader that a college textbook need not be boring.
Excellent for higher-level post-secondary students.
Not a beginner's guide.
SOME MORE GOOD ALGEBRA BOOKS
Unknown Quantity: A Real and Imaginary History of Algebra by John Derbyshire
Many are familiar with John Derbyshire for his writings on conservative subjects. He is a mathematician and linguist by education, a systems analyst by profession, so a book on the history of algebra is right up his alley.
Along with the instruction and workbooks, it is good to have some books on history and philosophy in your scientific library. This book is an excellent account of the story of the development of algebraic thought from the beginning until now.
Publisher's Weekly called this a "very entertaining survey of the development of algebra."
Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Algebra Within Reach by Ron Larson
Dr. Ron Larson is a professor of mathematics (began teaching in 1970) and is a pioneer in using multimedia to teach mathematics, having authored more than 30 software titles since 1990.
This book uses his basic basic techniques including learning by example, a down to earth writing style, emphasis on visualization through the use of graphs, and comprehensive exercise sets. Larson has also written many other math books, including a pre-algebra practice workbook.
Abstract Algebra by W.E. Deskins
W.E. "Gene" Deskins, a professor and mathematician was chairman of the math department at the University of Pittsburgh during the 1970s and 1980s. He was well known for cultivating both his students and his garden. This book is more mathematical related.
This is an excellent college textbook, appropriate for undergraduates, which has received much praise over the years. The book is not "chatty" but is chock full of material for those learning algebra in college. It is not geared to advanced students of algebra.
Algebra: 100 Fully Solved Equations To Explain Everything You Need To Know To Master Algebra! (Content Guide Included) by Math Wizo.
This is a small book of equations, part of the Math Wizo series ("Our mission at Math Wizo is to end the fear and pain around Math forever.")
One reviewer said this is like doing work problems, but with numbers, and that is exactly what algebra is about. Helpful to practice and keep your skills sharp.
Algebra Part 1 (Quickstudy Reference Guides – Academic) by Inc. BarCharts
These quick study pamphlets are a useful set of laminated instructional materials with Algebra, Part 2 and Algebraic Equations also available. Six pages long, chock filled with details that will provide essential information at your fingertips.
Helpful for refreshers and as a research guide.
Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra and Algebra I in One Big Fat Notebook (Big Fat Notebooks) by Jason Wang and Workman Publishing.
The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK covers everything you need to know during a year of Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 class, breaking down one big fat subject into easy-to-understand lessons. Study better with ways to remember things, definitions, diagrams, education doodles, and quizzes to recap. And, in the end you (or your student) will learn and get better grades. Win win for all.
Forgotten Algebra 4th Edition by Barbara Lee Bleau, Meg Clemens, and Glenn Clemens
This "self-teaching" workbook is designed especially for students who need to go back to algebra basics as preparation for starting a college-level math course.
It's also a helpful review for those preparing to take standardized exams that include math testing, such as a math placement exam, the GRE or GMAT.
Good to use with Bleu's Forgotten Algebra book.
Math for Real Life: Teaching Practical Uses for Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry by Jim Libby
Jim Libby taught high school mathematics for over twenty years and at the end was an administrator. As he says:
"While I was teaching, I always thought there should be a resource for teachers to find appropriate high school math applications for students; one that would answer the question all math students seem to have: "Where are we ever going to use this?"
This book, particularly written for teachers, provides such a resource. It provides hundreds of practical applications for mathematics–from baseball statistics to the theory of relativity–that can be understood by anyone with a high school knowledge of mathematics.
Algebra for Fun by Yakov Perelman
Yakov Perelman (1882-1942) was a Russian and Soviet science writer and author of many popular science books. He was known for mixing humor with an ability to educate the average person on a range of math and science subjects.
This book, one of many he wrote, was an early mathematical best seller. Maybe, a new generation will appreciate this down-to-earth introduction to algebra. An example of his approach: an early problem using changing weather to introduce algebraic ideas.
The Algebraist by Ian M. Banks
A book with this title basically has to be included on a listicle about algebra.
Ian Banks was a Scottish sci fi writer, and this is a work of science fiction. He is particularly known for "Culture Series" novels, but had an award-winning career with many short stories and books. This book takes place in 4034 and crafts a whole new world among gas planets out there in space. The story involves a scholar on a mission to discover long-lost knowledge that will, if found, reshape the entire structure of the known universe. X+y=N (Nirvana)?
Math will remain scary for some people. It will also remain a basic part of our lives and education. These books help students of all ages, though some are particularly geared for certain ages and education levels, to learn about algebra. And, help break the code.
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How the UAE is taking the climate change fight into 2021
The country recently reaffirmed to the UN the path it is taking to a climate-safe future
Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi
Mangrove Walk at Al Jubail Island. The UAE is doing everything from limit greenhouse gas emissions to planting more mangroves to tackle climate change. Antonie Robertson / The National
Half a decade has passed since the signing of the Paris Agreement – an unprecedented pledge made by countries to spur transformative action to counter the existential threat of climate change.
Although these five years have witnessed the uptick of international co-operation on climate, they have also seen a 400 per cent rise in the frequency of extreme weather events.
Over the years, the pace of climate change has had increasingly destructive effects on the planet. Therefore, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres recently called on all leaders worldwide to declare a State of Climate Emergency in their countries.
Emissions reduction on track
As a strong advocate of environmental protection, the UAE has marked the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement with renewed resolve and enhanced ambition to address climate change. The country took a new step on the path to a climate-safe future with the submission of its second nationally determined contribution (NDC) last month to the Secretariat of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Its new commitments involve climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Environmental protection is a major focus in UAE public policy. Reem Mohammed / The National
In its second NDC, the UAE pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 23.5 per cent compared to business as usual for the year 2030. This translates into absolute emission reduction of about 70 million tonnes.
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To achieve this target, the UAE seeks to continue to cut down on emissions across key economic sectors through regulatory and technology interventions. In this context, the country has established the region's first commercial-scale carbon capture, use and storage network, advancing the deployment of a technology critical for carbon abatement and climate change mitigation.
The UAE's clean power capacity, including solar and nuclear, is on track to reach 14 GW by 2030 – a remarkable progress from just above 100 MW in 2015. To date, the country has invested over $40 billion in clean energy projects locally.
Solar power achievements
Al Dhafra region in the emirate of Abu Dhabi is about to become home to the world's largest solar power plant with the capacity of 2 GW. In April 2020, the winning bid for the project broke yet another world record for the lowest solar power generation cost at 1.35 US cents per kilowatt-hour. Just days later, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority awarded the contract for the fifth phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to a consortium of companies. Once completed in 2030, the facility will have a production capacity of 5 GW, making it the largest single-site solar park in the world based on the "independent power producer" model.
The business case #ForNature grows stronger with each #WorldEnvironmentDay. In the #UAE:
👉Restored mangroves are absorbing twice the CO2 produced by oil/gas industry
👉Solar power is the cheapest electricity
👉Biodiversity drives tourism
👉Water efficiency decreases food costs pic.twitter.com/dOj0MYW204
— UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) June 5, 2020
August 2020 saw the launch of the first reactor of the 5,600 MW Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant that has established the UAE as the first Arab country to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. In December 2020, the reactor reached 100 per cent capacity and is now generating 1,400 MW of electricity. Once all its four reactors are fully operational, the plant will provide up to 25 per cent of the country's electricity needs from a carbon-free power source, and save up to 21 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year, equivalent to removing 3.2 million cars from the roads.
'Trash' by Sebnem Coskun (Turkey, Istanbul): Underwater cleaning in the Bosphorus as part of the Zero Waste Blue project. Courtesy CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year
Furthermore, the UAE has expedited the global shift to renewable energy through repeatedly breaking world records for the lowest-level cost of electricity, and investing in renewables projects in 70 countries.
In addition to the deployment of clean energy, the UAE has developed ambitious plans for reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency across demand sectors. These involve the implementation of emirate-specific green building regulations as well as rating schemes for new buildings and retrofitting programs for existing buildings.
The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant has made the UAE the first Arab country to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes
The world is already witnessing the impacts of climate change, and the UAE's harsh desert environment makes it vulnerable in this regard. To address imminent risks and enhance its adaptive capacity, the country aims to strengthen the climate resilience of priority sectors, including energy, infrastructure, health, and environment, informed by a scientific assessment of climate risks, as part of its National Climate Change Adaptation Programme.
Blue carbon ecosytems
The UAE will plant 30m mangrove seedlings by 2030 to conserve coastal blue carbon ecosystems. Mangroves provide a range of ecosystem services, such as climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits. As natural carbon sinks, they sequester over 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide in the UAE annually.
They also act as natural barriers against sea level rise and storm surges, provide breeding grounds for marine species, and create opportunities for ecotourism. Conserving these important ecosystems is one of the promising ways to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide and enhance associated socio-economic opportunities.
"When it comes to #oceans, our efforts have been woefully inadequate. Our oceans capture carbon. Their great depth trap heat & moderate our #climate. Plankton that drift in the ocean, sea-grass beds & mangroves, like you see off the coast of #UAE capture carbon" #ItAffectsYou pic.twitter.com/EgF9HwyNGz
— MoCCAE (@MoCCaEUAE) February 12, 2019
Through its new set of commitments, the UAE is building on the success of the approach it has adopted since the beginning – addressing risks and challenges while harnessing opportunities for growth and diversification. Investment in renewable energy has proven to be extremely promising. The country also seeks to accelerate its transition to a green economy – the fastest-growing economic model – and wider implementation of the principles of circular economy with a focus on turning waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource.
Even desert landscapes can be affected by climate change. AFP
The UAE is building on the success of the approach it has adopted since the beginning
Through promoting sustainable production and consumption, it aims to conserve its natural resources and cut down on production and operational costs. In this regard, the UAE government regularly rolls out initiatives and campaigns to raise environmental awareness and encourage community members to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
In the past few years, the UAE has taken decisive action to mitigate climate change and adapt to its imminent impacts, outlining a long-term climate and energy policy pathway. In 2017, the country adopted the National Climate Change Plan of the UAE 2017-2050 that sets a framework for the management of greenhouse gas emissions, climate change adaptation, and private sector-driven innovative economic diversification.
With the submission of its second NDC, the UAE, a progressive country that is heavily invested in economic and energy diversification, underscores its dedication to moving the needle on climate change.
However, despite the collective efforts exerted to combat climate change, the path to a climate-safe future is still long. We urge countries to strengthen their climate commitments, because more needs to be done. Climate change poses a significant challenge to our economies and societies, and combating it requires long-term sustainable strategies.
As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, noted when he announced the UAE's submission of its second NDC, that "climate change is the most prominent battle for mankind in the coming decades to preserve planet Earth for new generations".
Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi is Minister of Climate Change and Environment
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Sudanese journalist Sadiq Rizaigi freed
Posted on July 30, 2019 by petrel41
This 28 July 2019 South African TV video says about itself:
DISCUSSION: Calls mount for the release of journalist Sadiq al-Rizaigi
Sudan union of journalists is calling for the release of journalist Sadiq al-Rizaigi.
From daily News Line in Britain:
'Free Sudanese journalist Sadiq Rizaigi now!' – NUJ
'SUDANESE generals must free journalist Sadiq Rizaigi now!' the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the UK and Ireland demanded yesterday joining calls from the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) for his immediate release.
Rizaigi is the head of the Sudanese Journalists Union (SJU). He was arrested and held by the Sudanese authorities on 24 July.
Anthony Bellanger, IFJ general secretary, said yesterday: 'We demand transparency about the reasons for the arrest of our colleague Sadiq.
'He must be immediately released and, in the event that charges are brought against him, he must have the right to a fair and transparent legal process.
'We will not rest until Sadiq is free and the injustice stopped.'
Following an emergency meeting on 25 July the Sudanese Journalists Union issued the following statement:
'The Sudanese Journalists Union (SJU) held an emergency meeting this Thursday morning, July 25 2019, to discuss the arrest of Sadiq Rizaigi, president of the SJU, president of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), chairman of the East African Journalists Association (EAJA), vice president of the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ).
'We lost contact with the president of SJU since Wednesday afternoon, July 24 2019, and later it became clear that he was detained but we did not have any information on the reason for his arrest.
'The executive office of the SJU demands the Transitional Military Council (TMC) immediately releases the president of the SJU and explains the reason for his arrest, and to present him with a prompt and fair trial if he is proved to warrant arrest and trial.
'The executive office has formed a committee for immediate contact with the TMC and relevant authorities to know the circumstances of his arrest.
'The executive office will remain in constant session to follow up the matter and to provide information to the public on a timely basis.
'The executive office thanks the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the East African Journalists Association (EAJA) and the Federation of Arab Journalists (FAJ) who expressed deep concern over his arrest.'
UPDATE, 30 July 2019, from AFP news agency:
Detained senior editor freed in Sudan
Sadiq Al Rizaigi heads Sudanese Journalists' Union
Khartoum: A top Sudanese editor who had been detained last week in the capital Khartoum was freed on Monday, a senior member of the journalists' union that he heads said.
Rizaigi, who heads the Sudanese Journalists' Union, has been freed, a member of the union's board Osama Abdelmajid said.
"We still don't know why he had been detained," Abdelmajid said.
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) recorded at least 100 cases of journalists being arrested during the months of protests that finally led to Bashir's ouster in April.
RSF ranks Sudan 175th out of 180 countries in its 2019 World Press Freedom Index.
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petrel41 on August 11, 2019 at 11:07 am said:
I'm from Ad-Damazin (Blue Nile, Sudan). I'm 7470 km away from my family. This distance is stretched by the difficulties of life here in Amsterdam. Let me explain some of the very hard realities we deal with as Sudanese undocumented refugees in Holland.
https://www.doorbraak.eu/the-sudanese-embassy-in-the-hague-terrorizes-undocumented-sudanese-refugees/
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AFPM Statement on the Election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
AFPM Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chet Thompson, president and CEO of the American Fuel Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), today issued the following statement following the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris:
"AFPM congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris and looks forward to working with them to advance our country's global energy standing and to ensure Americans always have access to affordable, reliable fuels and petrochemical products — the building blocks of modern life. Today our industries are cleaner, safer and more efficient than ever, supporting more than 3 million good-paying jobs, and we are eager to build on this progress through a productive partnership with the new administration in the coming years."
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Workforce, Economy, & Manufacturing
AFPM Communications provides insights from inside AFPM.
Fuel and Petrochemical Companies Are Training Tomorrow's Leaders
Filling the job vacancies left in the wake of the Baby Boomer Retirement Wave is proving to be particularly difficult for the manufacturing sector.
What They're Saying: Industries Provide High-quality, Well-paying Jobs
The fuel and petrochemical industries employ highly trained, talented people who produce the fuels, feedstocks and products that are critical
When We Were Called to Serve
For more than 100 years, the women and men of our industries have answered the call to serve when our country needed them. Through war, economic shocks, and natural disasters, refiners and petrochemical manufacturers have helped build new industries, grow our economy and fuel progress.


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Generally pretty good with a helpful staff and cool bar/restaurant (though just as expensive as other places in the city). Shower in private en suite room was clogged and the shower curtain was burdensome, so the bathroom was pretty wet after showering.
I had a great time at this hostel and highly recommend it.
There was construction going on directly behind the hotel while I was staying there, but the front desk handed out a coupon for a free drink on them due to the noise. I only stayed one night in a private room and was out shortly after the construction noise began. There are no elevators for those who don't care to walk up flights of stairs. My room was on the top floor (4th) and I was in a private room which was pretty tiny, but it was comfortable. I was alone, so it was fine -- but it would have been tight quarters for 2 people. There was a television but the cable wasn't working and there were 2-3 dvds in the room w/ some books to ready. Bathroom sink was the tiniest thing I'd ever seen -- it made me chuckle. I had a rental car and found a spot out front and since I arrived on a Sunday, I didn't have to pay but other days you would have to pay. I like the common areas the best -- hip and cozy. Location was close to city center.


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Dragon Awaken Officially Launches!
R2Games is officially launching its new 3D turn-based SRPG browser game: Dragon Awaken. As a semi-turn based game with multi-tier dynamic scenes, Dragon Awaken has PVP, SIM and SLG features. The game is now available on Facebook and Dragon Awaken official website.
The publisher plans to host a number of launch events with in-game rewards for players to enjoy. These events are designed to help new players learn how to grow in the first steps of their adventure.
Carnival is divided in 8 parts and 7 days of competitions and rewards. Each day has its own quests, dungeons and missions. Let's take a closer look at this:
Day 1: Mount BR
Day 2: Hero BR
Day 3: Wings BR
Day 4: Dragon BR
Day 5: Character BR
Day 6: Relic BR
Day 7: Total BR
Main features of Dragon Awaken
The most powerful allies
The world is being threatened by a legendary dragon, but fortunately not all dragons are evil. The players will be able to tame and train their own dragons to help them in the battle. Players will raise their dragons from the moment they hatch from their eggs, to their last transformation. It is said that the dragons were once the Gods of these lands, so players might be surprised if they evolve them to their final form.
Choose well
There are two main forces fighting against each other in this kingdom: Amity and Supremacy. Choose wisely and join one of these factions to fight the impending war. In the Faction, players will be able to make new friends, obtain resources and fame and participate in PvP battles. Within each Faction, players can also compete with each other to become the best in the rankings and upgrade their status.
A flexible class system
Unlike any other RPG browser games, there are no fixed classes in Dragon Awaken. Players can freely choose and change their specialties thanks to the skill trees. They can become Duelist, Cleric, Paladin and Mystic whenever they want. Once players reach certain levels, they can unlock more talents and adjust their skills to their necessities depending on the battle.
About R2Games
R2Games is a global online game publisher that delivers microtransaction-based, free-to-play browser and mobile games to markets around the world. R2Games' growing portfolio now encompasses six languages, including hits like Wartune, League of Angels, and Dragon Pals. R2Games' international team manages marketing and PR, locates distribution channels, and carries out day-to-day operations including customer support, community management, and event design/implementation.
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England cricket team record by opponent
The England national cricket team represents England and Wales in international cricket and is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test and One Day International (ODI) status. England is the joint oldest team in Test cricket history, having played in the first ever Test match in 1877 against Australia. England and Australia also played the first One Day International (ODI) on 5 January 1971. England's first Twenty20 International (T20I) was played on 13 June 2005, once more against Australia.
As of 12 December 2016, England has played 982 Test matches, winning 351 and losing 288 (with 343 draws). The team has won The Ashes on 32 occasions, the same number as their opponents Australia.
The team has played 677 ODIs, winning 328, lost 318. 8 matches were tied and 23 ended with no result. England's record in ODI tournaments includes finishing as runners-up in three Cricket World Cups (1979, 1987 and 1992), and two ICC Champions Trophies (2004 and 2013).
The team has played 89 Twenty20 Internationals, winning 43, lost 41, 1 tie and 4 no result matches. The best T20I for England came when they won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2010, beating their rivals Australia.
As of January 2016, England have faced all nine teams in Test cricket, with their most frequent opponent being The Ashes rivals, Australia; playing 341 matches against them. Due to more matches against Australia, they have registered more wins against Australia, but the best winning percentage of 100.00 against Bangladesh, where won all 8 tests. In ODI matches, England have played against 18 teams; they have played against Australia most frequently, with a winning percentage of 39.09 in 136 matches. Within usual major ODI nations, England have defeated Pakistan on 45 occasions with winning percentage of 60.81, which is their best record in ODIs. The team have competed against 11 countries in T20Is, and have played 13 matches a piece against Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan. Out of that, Australia have defeated Pakistan in 9 occasions each.
England cricket team record by opponent Wikipedia
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When you get this bundle, save it and print it, but first, take a look at all the pages. Some give you instructions to print pages twice in color, like the Memory Game and the 3-Part Cards. I like to print mine out on cardstock because they are more durable and the images don't show through, especially the Memory Game.


"My inspiration comes from the unique food products and the love they were grown with."
It was my mother. I was helping her in the kitchen and that made her and her guests happy.
First and for most , Mum, of course, but also very big influence were my friends who had "suffered" trough my "growing up" and supported me during all my experiments.
My inspiration comes from the unique food products and the love they were grown with.
I think there should be more emphasis on cooking with less fats and conservation the natural tastes of the products.
My best childhood food- related memory is the stew that was made on the early holiday of my village, which tastes incredible even nowadays.
As a host of a cooking show my ambition is to share my foods with the people that love me.


Robo-advisors, digital platforms and lower-cost delivery options will have a place in the industry and will gain market share, but the real money is in providing it all through one gateway.
Down 650 points one day. Up more than 1,000 points the next. "Turn off, or at least turn down, the financial talking heads," says financial planner Paul Fain, with Asset Planning Corp., in Knoxville, Tenn. Longer-term, the following steps can help you make lemonade when the market gives you lemons.
Does the Super Bowl have any affect on the stock market? The answer might surprise you!
The continuing government shutdown has left federal agencies scrambling. Short-term, tax refunds and passports could be delayed being issued, but the long-term implications could have dire repercussions for potential policies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation Best Interest standard, which, prior to the shutdown, was due out sometime this year.
BANGKOK- World stocks were subdued Monday after China reported its slowest economic expansion in 30 years and the International Monetary Fund cut its forecasts for global growth this year. Britain's FTSE 100 added less than 0.1 percent to 6,970.59. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.3 percent to 20,719.33, while South Korea's Kospi was flat at 2,124.61.


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Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the Newberry Mass Lynching of 1916
deJanis Owens
27 mai 2021|
Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the Newberry Mass Lynching of 1916 is a fast-paced narrative history of a 1916 mass lynching in North Florida, where six members of a tight-knit Black family were killed by a white mob of the "best men" in the district. The lynching garnered brief, nationwide attention, including an investigation by the NAACP and condemnation by W. E. B. Dubois, before it was buried in a vow of silence that endured for nearly a hundred years.
With an abundance of citation and uncommon insight, Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the Newberry Mass Lynching of 1916 draws a portrait of a struggling, turn-of-the-century farming town and the families, Black and white, who were pitched headlong into a weekend of bloodlust and revenge that would change the town forever. With a scope of a hundred years, the story that begins in anguish unexpectedly ends in recent steps to reconciliation and remembrance.
Titre :Hidden in Plain Sight: A History of the Newberry Mass Lynching of 1916
Dimensions de l'article :172 pages, 9 X 6 X 0.4 po
Dimensions à l'expédition :172 pages, 9 X 6 X 0.4 po
Publié le :27 mai 2021
Publié par :Koehler Books


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Any and all deaths can be quite traumatic. A1 Clean the Scene understands that crime and trauma scene clean up is the least of your worries. Traumatic experiences can be quite devastating to anyone be it a family member, a friend, employer or landlord. No one should be subjected to deal with the remnants (remains) left behind after a crime scene or trauma scene.
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An 8,800 square foot residence set within Mayflower Estates of North Dallas is perfect example of harmony and proportion. A Spanish Renaissance Revival style, the goal of the house was to cross borders and appeal to a more modern attitude, a modernized interpretation of traditional architecture.
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Inside, a great central spine runs through the house with a focus on axial relationships that create focal points and a sense of movement through the spaces. The relatively shallow site inspired the concept of creating a courtyard pool area enclosed with a "jewel box" Spanish Renaissance cabana along the back property line.


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Sometimes a gym is more than a place where people go to train. In the case of the Chicago Youth Boxing Club it is a safe haven for young people to learn as much about social responsibility as boxing. A gym like this one, recognized for their excellence in inspiring the youth in their area, can sometimes make the difference between a life on the edge and an edge in life. They are the surrogate parents, teachers and guardians of those lucky enough to be embraced by Victor Rodriguez (the executive director) and the CYBC Team. They enforce stern discipline and values in their students and do it in way that seems to stick. With an emphasis on respect, discipline and education, they put their athletes on the road to success, as well as to the Nationals. Their goal is to instill championship character in those who walk through their doors, as well as solid boxing skills. I first read about them when they bused a group of their athletes to a small town in Mexico where they helped build fresh water systems. In between rounds, that's what their young boxers did on their summer vacation. And they felt lucky to participate. When I visited them in Chicago, I was taken by the enthusiasm and sincerity of everyone involved. I'm very thankful for people like these. They are a guiding light in a dark time, embodying the best attributes of our sport. For those who argue that boxing has no place in a child's life, they haven't had the privilege of being in this place, a small gym In a big city, called the Chicago Youth Boxing Club.
What inspired your group to take on this much responsibility?
Our gym is located in little village one of the most populated neighborhoods in the city of Chicago. We are one of the neighborhoods with the least amount of green space. Our children need a place to be after school, a safe place. We want our kids to learn how to box but also we want them to go to college, to be the best citizens they can be. Our commitment is to the children.
What is the philosophy behind the club?
The goal of CYBC is to develop young men and women in and out of the ring. We emphasize discipline, education, health, service and leadership. We believe that not all of our kids will go on to boxing but they will all go on to life, and we want them to be ready.
We have about 140 active members however only about 25% of them compete in boxing. They all do the rigorous training but some choose not to compete. The one thing most people say about the team and the gym is that it feels like family. "I don't just train here. I have a great support system." Many of our team members have been here for four to six years. They not only find some great coaching and training but an awesome support system of friends, coaches, etc. Many of our boxers have become coaches themselves here in the gym.
Besides the great boxers, we have the number one Silver Gloves ranked champion in the nation. We have had Golden Gloves champions, regional champions, Junior Olympics regional champions. The fact that 20 of our kids were able to go to college last year, that was awesome. We were also able to give out our first CYBC academic scholarship to one of our young ladies last year. To see kids who were in considerable risk and trouble be able to get past that and go on to college and to see them succeed, that is as they say priceless.
To have invested time and effort in some of our kids and then lose them to the streets and to violence. I personally consider that a failure, always wishing we had more to give.
What honors has CYBC received?
We have been featured on CNN for our spirit of giving. Last Christmas day they did a piece on the gym and some of the boxers. We were part of a French documentary that was looking at programs that work in the inner cities. Both the boxing club and individual boxers have been featured on many local and national TV stations, all with the desire to show good programs in the inner cities.
Have any of the members gone pro?
We have a young man Ricardo "Cuñado" Chavez has gone pro and is 5-0. He has been in the gym for the last six years and still trains here.
What would you say to those that say boxing is not beneficial to youngsters?
The short answer is the proof is in the pudding. We have seen firsthand young men who are violent, undisciplined, rowdy, and after three of four months their attitude is totally different, they are disciplined, doing great in school, no more incidents of violence. On the contrary, they are walking away from fights, most of them saying I have nothing to prove. We have also seen people lose weight and get their diabetes under control. Many people worry about hits to the head, concussions etc., but are surprised when they find out that cycling has the most amount of concussions. So what we have seen is boxing is not only beneficial physically, but it also gives a sense of discipline and self-confidence.
We want our children to succeed. We want confident, educated young men and women. Boxing is culturally relevant to the Mexican community, and if boxing is what you want to do we want to give you the best coaches who really care about YOU. We want you to represent yourself, your family and your community in a worthy manner. The success of our kids is what drives not only our coaches and staff but our board as well.
What is a typical day in the gym like?
Kids come in typically right after school, 4:00 pm or so. They start by stretching and then running. In the winter they run in a basketball court that the church that we rent from has on the third floor. In the summer they run around the block under the supervision of our cardio-coach. They move on to shadow boxing, heavy bags, and some do sparring, weight training, and speed bag. Most of the kids work out from one to two hours. But then they stay to hang out and help other kids with hand wraps, technique, or just advice. Some stay to do homework in the office, or do some work in the gym itself, cleaning, sanitizing gloves etc.
What shape are they in when they come in? When they leave?
When kids come in typically they are out of shape (they don't think so), but they are as far as stamina. Some have a bit of more weight than they want. Many lack self-confidence. Within the span of about three months many of these kids have lost a great amount of weight and they are self-confident, showing off the biceps etc. But to us the most important thing is they have acquired an incredible amount of self-confidence: not only can I box, not only have I lost weight, but I think I can go to college, I can do more than what I thought I could.
Give us a proud moment?
There are too many to write about, but when parents see their children achieve, when they cry together after winning a tough bout or receive an acceptance letter from a college—there are many individual moments like that.
Is there a story you'd like to share?
A young man whom I have known since he was three years old, constantly in trouble, in the home, outside the home, in school, on the streets, a violent young man. To be honest with you, I thought he would be dead by time he turned 13 years old. After we first opened the gym here at our current location, which he helped build by the way, he came by and wanted to see if I would sponsor him. I didn't think it was wise letting an already violent young man box. But I decided that I would sponsor him and see what happens. Fast forward six months and this same young man is walking away from fights, not getting in trouble, and ranked fourth in the country in amateur boxing at his age and weight. He had a couple of ups and downs but overall he did real well. I was very proud of him when last year he got a full scholarship to Northern Illinois University. He just finished his first year in college and the future looks bright for this young man.
How did the connection with USA and Mexico happen?
This was primarily through the May Foundation. Karen May already had contact with Mexico and heard that they were looking to start a boxing club down there, but nothing ever came of it. With 90% of our kids being of Mexican descent it just made sense to collaborate with them.
What inspired the H2O for Mexico project?
After visiting Tamaula and seeing the lack of water we wanted to help. There are 900 million people around the world in need of water and nearly half of those are children. We wanted to be a part of helping and doing something about it rather than just saying oh that is too bad.
Finances were definitely an obstacle. Some of our kids really wanted to go but their status here made it impossible. Other than that, we just worked with what we had.
How did you handle traveling to a foreign country with all those kids?
We had some awesome chaperones. Parents were a little concerned letting their kids go to Mexico without family but some of these kids had never been to Mexico. Other than your usual things when you travel with teenagers, the traveling itself was very uneventful. The kids were definitely not ready to travel on dirt roads once we got to Tamaula.
The funding came through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
What did the kids gain from the experience?
They realized how lucky they are, even though they feel like they lack things here when they see how other people live. It impacted them a lot. One of the things we heard often was, "Man we are lucky." An appreciation for what they have was definitely on their minds.
Is the relationship with the Mexican village still ongoing?
Yes, we still support the boxing club and the water project.
We want to have the smartest boxers in the country so we will be working on a lab with 25 computers, which will enable us to better equip our boxers academically. We already do a great job in the boxing ring thanks to our coaches, but we want to go beyond the ring.
If you could sum up the experience in one word what would it be?
How do you see the future of CYBC?
CYBC is a youth development organization where we use boxing to instill leadership skills, discipline, service, and health consciousness in our kids. We are a bright spot in a neighborhood that is known for many negative things. We are truly a family whose desire is to serve our community by empowering our young men and women. We want some of the best boxers to come out of CYBC, but also the best doctors, lawyers, politicians, teachers and much more.
As for the future, our hope is to develop indigenous leaders, who would build not only themselves physically and mentally, but also men and women who would build communities. We would love to open another location and partner with people and organizations who are interested in building strong young men and women.
This program evolved from a lot of other Chicano youth programs. I participated actively in the Chicago Park League boxing program and in particular boxed out of Portage Park on the Northwest Side. We had some good teams come out of there. There was also the CYO, PAL, and exhibition fights. Guys from any of these federations could enter the GG as they pretty much wanted to.
The real tournament that interested the better fighters back then was the AAU from which national champions emerged.
Thanks Jill for an outstanding interview that jogged up some pleasant memories for me (though growing up in Chicago was not one of them).


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On second thoughts
How I changed my mind about the biology of race
Angela Saini's book Superior showed me our misconceptions about race and science arise from a habit of the mind
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'I have all the liberal lefty's revulsion at racism, but I couldn't help thinking that if we insisted that race is not biologically determined, wouldn't that just confuse people?' Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
It has been common for several years now to assert that science shows the concept of race has no biological basis, and that we must see it instead as a social construct. That case was argued, for example, by Kenan Malik in his 2008 book Strange Fruit, and it is presented, too, in Angela Saini's Superior (which I reviewed for the Guardian in July), a popular choice on many "books of the year" lists.
I used to be sceptical about this claim. I have all the liberal lefty's revulsion at racism, but I couldn't help thinking: "If we insist that race is not biologically determined, won't that just confuse people, given that it is so blindingly obvious that characteristic markers of race are inherited?" The usual argument is that genomics has identified no clusters of gene variants specific to conventional racial groupings: there is more genetic variation within such groups than between them. But doesn't that insist on a definition of race that most people simply won't recognise? Isn't it better to say that yes, race has a biological basis – but the relevant bodily features are a trivial part of what makes us us?
I confess that I was too nervous to make this suggestion in such an incendiary area. Fortunately, after reading Saini's book I no longer need to, for Superior gave me the perspective I needed to see what is wrong with it. Our concept of race is not really about skin colour or eye shape, and never has been. It has baked into it beliefs that can't be dispelled merely by reducing its biological correlates to trivialities. For in our assumptions about race, those features have always been rather irrelevant in themselves. Rather, they serve to activate prejudices stemming from deeply ingrained cognitive habits.
Saini shows that what we have understood by race encodes the belief that literally superficial aspects of our appearance act as markers for innate differences we can't see. And here's the problem: it does so for good reason. In times past, and sometimes still today, the strong correlation between your appearance and your culture meant that visual differences really could act as proxies for certain differences in attitudes, traditions and beliefs.
Our brains are exquisitely adapted to pick up on such correlations – and, unfortunately in this case, to conclude that they are causative. We instinctively assume that differences in behaviour that are in fact due to culture must be linked to – even caused by – characteristics of appearance. That is what the traditional notion of race is all about. But genetics has found no such innate origins of behavioural differences between "races" – and it is highly unlikely, given what we know about genetic variation, that it would.
'Angela Saini shows that what we have understood by race inherently encodes the belief that literally superficial aspects of our appearance act as markers for innate differences we can't see.' Photograph: ✎ Gareth Phillips/The Observer
So the notion of race depends on cultural difference – yes, it is a social construct – yet our brains intuitively insist that biology must play a role. In short, we shouldn't fool ourselves that it's easy to realign our perceptions here. To confuse us further, while Saini points out that not all the medical correlations of disease and susceptibility with race are as robust as often assumed (not least because race can become entrained with socioeconomic status), some are undeniable. For example, people from Asia are much more likely to be lactose-intolerant than people of European heritage. But what our brains find so hard to process is that no one is lactose-intolerant because they are Chinese. We're not cognitively well equipped to develop the right intuitions here.
It is probably showing white supremacists (from whom I heard a little after my review) more charity than they deserve to say that they're caught up in the same confusion. There's more to their delusions than that, however. Their brains are exercising another of its perilous adaptations: the tendency to find ways of rationalising what it suits us to believe.
This confusion persists, however, even among geneticists, biologists and doctors who we might expect to be better informed on such matters, for whom the use of "race" as a crude predictive tool can distort expectations and reinforce false assumptions about what it really means. We all have those corner-cutting brains.
Why race science is on the rise again
I always knew at some level that race is an inference about traits based on appearance. But finding the right way to articulate it has made me appreciate that it is much harder to "see beyond" at the subconscious level. Rationalising and good intentions aren't enough; this is about undoing a habit of mind. Still, my own experience in a multiracial family persuades me it can be done.
It's a bit painful and embarrassing to admit my past misconception, not least because it could expose me to the understandably exasperated response: duh, white dude finally gets it. It also suggests that there is no tidy, comfortable story we can tell ourselves that dismisses the complexities and even the contradictions of race. Sure, this habit is not unique to white folks (as Saini illustrates) – but so what? My own task is to recognise how it manifests in myself and in a culture that confers privilege on me as a result. I'll ignore sneers of "white guilt"; I see instead a duty to listen and learn, and a readiness to accept that I might still get it wrong.
• Philip Ball is a science writer


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Monday 11th May: Bob Marley dies from cancer at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital.
James Taylor meets his quota
Friday 13th August: Fast Times at Ridgemont High is released in theaters.
Friday 15th July: Die Hard is released.
Friday 29th July: The Mask, which Cameron Diaz stars in, is released.
While in high school, Ira Wright Wiener creates his email address (Los Angeles, California)
George Simmons cheats on Laura and doesn't marry her. (California)
Wednesday 15th July: There's Something About Mary, which Cameron Diaz stars in, is released.
Thursday 15th May: The Matrix Reloaded is released.
August: Myspace is launched.
Roger Waters plays Dark Side of the Moon at a corporate gig for Myspace. (Beverly Hills, California)
Sarah Silverman meets Kanye West during Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
Daisy moves out of her old home.
Monday 29th June: A Wilco concert takes place at the Greek Theatre. (Berkeley, California)
July: George Simmons' doctor tells him that he has leukemia and that he might have only six months left to live.
July: The film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is released. (UK & USA)
July: George asks Ira to write jokes for him after he sees his act.
July: James Taylor plays at a corporate gig for Myspace. Ira and George do stand-up comedy following his performance.
Wednesday 15th July: Leo Koenig posts his Cute Cuddly Kittens video on YouTube under his username, MrLeoKoenig.
August: Daisy sleeps with Mark Taylor Jackson. Leo sees Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Mark tries to get the role of Tobey Maguire's character's younger brother in a movie.
Thursday 26th November: George has Thanksgiving dinner with Ira and his friends.
December: Clarke goes on a business trip. George finds out that he's getting better. George and Ira do a stand-up comedy show in San Francisco, and see Laura and her family while they're there.
Friday 4th December: Brothers, which Mark doesn't have a role in, is released.


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Renault, which will be launching the Fluence sedan India in mid-2011, has revealed its model line-up for Indian market. In the next five years, the French car maker intends to launch the Fluence, Koleos and Duster SUVs, a small car built on Nissan's V platform and another small car based on Renault's A platform.
Renault's A-platform small car will have cues borrowed from Daimler's Smart and Mercedes-Benz brands. Renault has been working on a small car based on its Global A platform which will be showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Upon launch sometime in 2014, this entry-level small car from Renault will compete with the likes of the Maruti WagonR, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10. Pricing will be close to Rs 3.5 lakhs. The Global A-platform will be heavily localized by Renault at its Chennai facility, which could also serve as a foundation for future small cars from Renault.
According to Hindustan Times, a top Mercedes-Benz official reportedly said that the German luxury car maker has teamed up with Renault-Nissan to develop a small car which will be first launched in India. Internally known as 'Project Edison,' the small car will feature small engines such as a 1.2-litre diesel and a 4-cylinder petrol. He added that Mercedes-Benz may also launch its entry-level 'A-Class' model.
Renault will launch another small car based on its Nissan's V (which stands for versatile) platform to take on premium hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai i20 and Fiat Punto. This car would be launched around 2013 at a price of Rs 5 lakh.
Vehicles built on the V-platform include the Nissan Micra and the upcoming Nissan Sunny. The V-platform allows versatility in chassis and design to suit emerging auto markets such as India and China as well as sophisticated European markets.
In terms of benefits, the V-platform helps Renault-Nissan to drastically reduce a car's weight along with the number of components needed, in effect cutting down production costs. This in turn will reflect in the car's higher fuel efficiency, an advantage in any car market.
Renault Fluence launch this year!
The Fluence in India may come with a 1.6-litre petrol or 2-litre petrol engine, besides a 1.5-litre diesel engine (the same mill that powers the Nissan Micra and the Mahindra Logan). We expect Renault to price the Fluence in the Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh range.
In international markets, the Renault Koleos is offered with two engine options, the 2.0-litre diesel and the 2.5-litre petrol. In our opinion, the 2.0 litre diesel Koleos would make better sense for the Indian market considering the popularity of other SUVs with similar engine specifications. The 1,995 cc (2.0-litre dCI) common-rail diesel engine produces 150 hp of maximum power at 1,400 rpm and 320 Nm of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm.
The Koleos 2.0 dCI is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 10 seconds while achieving a top speed of 180 km/hr, making it as quick as rival Toyota Fortuner (less than 10 seconds for 0-100 km/hr and top speed of around 178 km/hr).
The SUV comes with two engine options: a 1.6-litre, 16 valve petrol engine that produces 105 hp and a 1.5-litre dCI diesel engine that puts out 85 hp. In India, the Renault Duster could be launched around 2013 and would be pit against the Mahindra Scorpio, Skoda Yeti and Tata Aria crossover, but a lot would depend on the pricing, which we think would be around Rs 10 lakh.
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