text:
Statement on Debt Relief for Poor Countries, October 4, 1999
Most Reverend Theodore E. McCarrick
Archbishop of Newark
Chairman, International Policy Committee
U.S. Catholic Conference
The U.S. Catholic Conference applauds Wednesday's announcement by President Clinton that the United States would forgive 100 percent of the debts owed to the United States by some of the world's most highly indebted poor countries so long as the relief is used to finance basic human needs. It reflects an important advance beyond the Cologne Initiative and is another step toward achieving substantial if not outright cancellation of the debt of the world's most heavily indebted poor countries. By doing so, the President has demonstrated the U.S. commitment to improving the lives and well being of millions of the world's most impoverished people.
We are also encouraged by the Administration's interest in making poverty reduction a central goal of the economic conditions attached to debt relief, and we appreciate the Administration's emphasis on the need for citizen participation in decision making processes on development priorities. This was a major part of the appeal from Bishop Fiorenza, our Conference President, to President Clinton, a few weeks ago.
We remain concerned, however, that the amount of debt relief provided under the Cologne initiative may leave too many countries with debt service burdens that continue to absorb too much of their scarce internal revenues, effectively robbing them of the funds needed for health care, education, and other basic needs.
Furthermore, the success of this new initiative depends on the resources creditors provide. The President's leadership will undoubtedly signal other creditor nations and the international financial institutions to do their share to provide debt relief. But the U.S. Congress, too, must do its part by approving the President's supplemental request of $970 million to finance bilateral and multilateral debt relief.
While the challenge to eliminate the debts of the world's poorest countries remains, the President's announcement brings the world community a step closer to a just solution to this pressing problem. We will continue to urge the Administration and Congress to do more to respond to the appeals for debt relief from our Holy Father and the Church around the world.


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#include <math.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>

#include "spbutility.h"

/*
Wrap x into the range [0, y). Undefined for a negative or zero y.
    Example usage:
    spb_fwrapf(10.6f, 3.f) -> 1.6f
    spb_fwrapf(-5.5f, 4.f) -> 2.5f
*/
float spb_fwrapf(float x, float y){
	float wrapped;

	if(x >= 0 && y > 0){
		wrapped = fmod(x, y);
	} else
	if(x < 0 && y > 0) {
		wrapped = y - abs(fmod(x, y));
	} else {
		/*Undefined. Return NaN.*/
		wrapped = (0.f / 0.f);
	}

	return wrapped;
}

/*
For an unsigned int, compute the highest power of two less than a given number. If zero is given, return zero.
*/
unsigned int spb_floorToPowerOfTwo(unsigned int a) {
	unsigned int result = 0;
	const size_t bit_count = 8 * sizeof(unsigned int);
	unsigned int highest_bit = 0x01u << (bit_count - 1);
	int i;

	for(i = 1; i <= bit_count; ++i) {
		if((a >> (bit_count - i)) & 0x01u) {
			result = a & (highest_bit >> (i - 1));
			break;
		}
	}
	return result;
}

/*
Compute log base 2 for a given float.
*/
float spb_log2f(float a) {
	return log(a) / log(2.f);
}

/*
Swap the position of two objects in memory.
*/
void spb_swap(
	void* a,
	void* b,
	size_t size
) {
	void* tmp = malloc(size);

	memcpy(tmp, a, size);
	memcpy(a, b, size);
	memcpy(b, tmp, size);

	free(tmp);
}

/*
Takes two ordered lists and combines them in order while placing them in a buffer (out_buffer) of num_items0 + num_items1 size.
*/
void spb_orderedMerge(
	void* base0,
	void* base1,
	void* out_buffer,
	size_t num_items0,
	size_t num_items1,
	size_t size,
	int (*comparator)(const void*, const void*)
) {
	/*Pointer math macro. Depends on size parameter. Undefined with the end of the function body.*/
	#define ACCESS(ptr, offset) ((void*)((char*)(ptr) + ((offset) * size)))

	int item_counter0, item_counter1;
	for(
		item_counter0 = 0, item_counter1 = 0;
		item_counter0 < num_items0 || item_counter1 < num_items1;
	) {
		int result = comparator(
			ACCESS(base0, item_counter0),
			ACCESS(base1, item_counter1)
		);

		if(
			item_counter0 > num_items0 - 1 &&
			!(item_counter1 > num_items1 - 1)
		) {
			/*End of array 0, auto-favor array 1.*/
			result = 1;
		} else
		if(
			item_counter1 > num_items1 - 1 &&
			!(item_counter0 > num_items0 - 1)
		) {
			/*End of array 1, auto-favor array 0.*/
			result = -1;
		}

		if(result <= 0) {
			memcpy(
				ACCESS(out_buffer, item_counter0 + item_counter1),
				ACCESS(base0, item_counter0),
				size
			);
			item_counter0++;
		} else {
			memcpy(
				ACCESS(out_buffer, item_counter0 + item_counter1),
				ACCESS(base1, item_counter1),
				size
			);
			item_counter1++;
		}
	}

	#undef ACCESS
}

/*
A stable sort. It retains the pre-existing order of items with identical sorting criteria.
*/
void spb_stableSort(
    void* base,
    size_t num_items,
    size_t size,
    int (*comparator)(const void*, const void*)
) {
	/*Pointer math macro. Depends on size parameter. Undefined with the end of the function body.*/
	#define ACCESS(ptr, offset) ((void*)((char*)(ptr) + ((offset) * size)))

	size_t num_items_2floor = spb_floorToPowerOfTwo(num_items);
	int pass_counter = 0;
	/*Reserve space equal to the initially given array to have space for later merge operations.*/
	void* scratchpad = malloc(num_items * size);

	for(
		pass_counter = 0;
		spb_2powi(pass_counter + 0) < num_items_2floor;
		++pass_counter
	) {
		size_t group_size = spb_2powi(pass_counter);
		int group_index = 0;

		for(
			group_index = 0;
			group_index < num_items_2floor / group_size;
			group_index += 2 /*Jump two *groups* at a time. Not two elements.*/
		) {
			spb_orderedMerge(
				ACCESS(base, (group_index + 0) * group_size),
				ACCESS(base, (group_index + 1) * group_size),
				ACCESS(scratchpad, (group_index + 0) * group_size),
				group_size,
				group_size,
				size,
				comparator
			);
		}
		memcpy(
			base,
			scratchpad,
			num_items_2floor * size
		);
	}

	if(num_items > num_items_2floor) {
		/*Recursive call to operate on the end of the array. After this returns, we can assume the end-portion of the array is sorted and merge with it.*/
		spb_stableSort(
			ACCESS(base, num_items_2floor),
			num_items - num_items_2floor,
			size,
			comparator
		);
		spb_orderedMerge(
			base,
			ACCESS(base, num_items_2floor),
			scratchpad,
			num_items_2floor,
			num_items - num_items_2floor,
			size,
			comparator
		);
		memcpy(
			base,
			scratchpad,
			num_items * size
		);
	}

	free(scratchpad);
	#undef ACCESS
}

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With Black Friday looming, we've got a few key tips to ensure your business is making the most of the discounted period to maximise and drive sales.
Is your brand utilising the effectiveness of email marketing? Email marketing contributes to 30% of holiday sales. Remember to be creative with your email marketing to stand out from the crowd. You will need to be innovative in your approach to compete against the mass of major retailers fishing for those Black Friday sales.
With the growth of digital and e-commerce, brands are increasingly extending sales through to Cyber Monday (26th November) to target the increasing number of consumers that are turning to online shopping due to ease and convenience. Make sure your brand utilises social media platforms to continually create hype throughout the discounted weekend to maintain momentum through to Cyber Monday. Using Black Friday focussed hashtags such as #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday will ensure your content is seen by those searching for discounts across the weekend.
Entice your buyers with incentives. Competitions and giveaways are a great way to attract consumer attention whilst increasing brand awareness (everyone loves a freebie!) Make sure to feature this promotional activity on the homepage banner on your site to ensure maximum visibility amongst shoppers.
Target shoppers with abandoned baskets who haven't completed their online order with custom email campaigns. Remind buyers of the limited time they have left to receive discount by using a countdown timer on emails and your site landing page to create a sense of urgency amongst shoppers.


If You Are Hurt, What can You Do?
There are no easy answers, but there are things you can do to protect yourself.
Call the police or sheriff. Assault, even by family members, is a crime. The police often have information about shelters and other agencies that help victims of domestic violence.
Contact your county's family court for information about a civil protection order that does not involve criminal charges or penalties.
Get medical attention from your doctor or hospital emergency room. Ask the staff to photograph your injuries and keep detailed records in case you decide to take legal action.
Leave, or have someone come and stay with you. Go to the Joplin's Lafayette House. If you believe that you, and your children, are in danger - leave immediately.
Have You Hurt Someone in Your family?
Accept the fact that your violent behavior will destroy your family. Be aware that you break the law when you physically hurt someone.
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233, or Joplin's Lafayette House at (800) 416-1772 and ask about counseling and support groups for people who batter.
Take responsibility for your actions and get help.
When you feel tension building, get away. Work off the angry energy through a walk, a project, or a sport.
The High Cost of Domestic Violence?
Jobs can be lost or careers stalled because of injuries, arrests, or harassment.
Men and women who follow their parents' example and use violence to solve conflicts are teaching the same destructive behavior to their children.
Violence may even result in death.


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APPEARS IN Top Stories Events Fundraising
Volunteer of the Week: Dan Porter
by Friends of NRA Staff - Friday, October 13, 2017
This week we recognize Chairman Dan Porter, volunteer of Kanabec Area, Minnesota Friends of NRA.
Dan has volunteered with Friends for the past seven years. Throughout his time with the program, he's completely devoted his time and attention to the success of the program and its mission.
"Dan is one of those guys you can constantly rely on," said NRA Field Representative Eric Linder. "He lives and loves all aspects of Friends."
That zeal blended with a competitive spirit is a fantastic combination in the world of fundraising and Dan and his committee have flourished from it. Just last year he sold 311 event tickets bringing in more than $50,000, raised $3,500 in pre and post-event raffles, arranged underwriting for 18 items worth $6,077, and acquired 25 donations valued over $7,400.
The mission of Friends of NRA is simple: fundraising for the future of the shooting sports. When Dan isn't working diligently with his team, he's actively spending time teaching 4H, gun safety, and working at the gun club.
"He is always looking to further kid's involvement in all aspects of the shooting sports," said Linder. "And he's constantly encouraging others to do the same."
Volunteers of Friends of NRA are dynamic across the board and Dan is a shining light to that. He's a leader, he's committed, and he's inspiring. That is the essence of the amazing volunteers a part of this program and we proudly recognize Dan and his efforts to Friends.
Interested in volunteering with Friends of NRA? Click here to learn more and find an event near you, today!
VOW Volunteer of the Week Friends of NRA The NRA Foundation Minnesota Fundraising Volunteer
The Friends of NRA 2023 Standard Package Highlights
The 2023 Great American Outdoor Show
Keeping the Shooting Sports Traditions Alive
Raising Champions for the Second Amendment

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Q: ViewPager showing border of fragment I'd love to know if anybody knows how to achieve following:
I've got a ViewPager showing up a fragment. While this fragment is showing, You can see the small left border of the fragment to the right. This fragment can be pulled out and acts like a NavigationDrawer.
Here's an example, the Android L Calculator app:
https://d13yacurqjgara.cloudfront.net/users/409459/screenshots/1647461/calculatorrender.gif

As You can see, there is a small blueish border to the right which can be pulled out by swiping it in just like a NavigationDrawer.
Any suggestions how this is achieved?

A: From the looks of it, this is not done with a ViewPager.
If I would have to do this layout, I would do it with 2 ViewGroups next to each other.
The first one would take 90% width of the screen, would be in the back, and aligned to the left, lets call this layout A.
The second one would take 75% width of the screen, placed in the front, aligned to the right, and have right margin of -65%. I would also add a nice shadow to its left edge, and call it layout B.
Layout A would have a grey background and lots of buttons, as in the animation. If the user swipes left on this view, you set a flag that layout B is shown, and animate the right margin of layout B, to show it. You would do the same when layout B is tapped while being almost hidden.
Any tap on layout A now would close layout B (you can control this with the flag).
When tapped on a button in layout B, you also animate the right margin back, and set the flag also back to false.
If you would use fragments for this, then you would have to worry too much with the communication between the two, and it would just go the same way as with views.

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text:
/*
 * Angular 2 decorators and services
 */
import {Component} from 'angular2/core';
import {RouteConfig, Router} from 'angular2/router';

import {HeaderComponent} from './header';
import {Home} from './home';
import {NewRequetComponent} from './new-request';
import {About} from './about';

import {NewRequestService} from './new-request/new-request.service';
import {RouterActive} from './router-active';

/*
 * App Component
 * Top Level Component
 */
@Component({
  selector: 'app',
  pipes: [ ],
  providers: [
    NewRequestService
  ],
  directives: [
    RouterActive,
    HeaderComponent
  ],
  styles: [ require('./app.scss').toString() ],
  template: `
    <div class="main-content">
      <header>
        <header-component></header-component>
      </header>

      <main>
        <router-outlet></router-outlet>
      </main>

      <footer>
        2016 Martin Vondracek
      </footer>
    </div>
  `
})
@RouteConfig([
  { path: '/', name: 'Home', component: Home, useAsDefault: true },
  { path: '/new-request/...', name: 'NewRequest', component: NewRequetComponent },
  { path: '/about', name: 'About', component: About }
])
export class App {

  constructor() {}

  ngOnInit() {
  }

}


Inspired by the books of Italo Calvino, Dear Reader uses the reading process as a means for generating sound, image and dance movements, inviting you into the world of letters and their interpretations. As a documentation of the dance, a poster was created using video stills of the performance. Each frame shows 3 seconds of the video (with superimposed frames of the duration), so the rhythm of the dance piece can be 'read' from the poster. One line shows about 30 seconds of the dance and the entire poster presents the complete duration of the dance piece.


To understand the importance of an extremely promising study on stroke treatment just published in the New England Journal of Medicine, consider the experience of Cindi Dodd.
On the night of April 23, 2017, Cindi Dodd, a 46-year-old graphic designer who lives in Salinas, California, went to bed around 10:30 p.m., anticipating a 5 a.m. wake-up by her husband, as she was scheduled for outpatient surgery at Stanford. She did arrive at Stanford the next morning — not as an outpatient but as the victim of a massive ischemic stroke.
Ischemic strokes account for about 85 percent of the roughly 750,000 strokes suffered annually in the United States, Stanford neurologist Greg Albers, MD, who led the study, told me. They happen when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off by a clot in a cerebral blood vessel. The resulting lack of oxygen and glucose quickly kills brain tissue in the immediate area, and the affected area continues to expand until blood supply is restored.
Thrombectomy, the current state-of-the-art treatment for a stroke that's just occurred, involves guiding a cage-like stent through the circulatory system to the site of an acute-stroke patient's brain clot, where the stent then encases the clot and physically extracts it. This procedure is now made available only to patients who reach a treatment center within six hours of a stroke, because there's been no solid reason to think it would do any good after that point.
The short time window of thrombectomies' reputed therapeutic efficacy severely limits the number who can get them. Some 35 to 40 percent of all strokes occur during sleep, for example -- and the clock starts ticking beginning when the patient was last seen to be well -- which, if the stroke comes during sleep, means when that patient went to bed.
'My husband woke me up at 5 o'clock as planned, and when I started to speak to him I knew what I was trying to say in my mind, but it had nothing to do with the sounds that were coming out of my mouth,' Dodd said. Her left side was paralyzed.
An ambulance rushed Dodd to a local hospital. But it was already too late for aggressive clot-removal treatment, the attending physicians explained.
Fortunately, within 45 minutes a helicopter operated by Stanford Health Care whisked Dodd to Stanford, where a clinical trial was determining whether brain-imaging-analysis software developed by Albers and a couple of peers could accurately determine which patients arriving between six and 16 hours of their stroke had enough salvageable brain tissue to make a thrombectomy worthwhile. Dodd, it turned out, fell into that category.
By the time her husband and son, driving up from Salinas, had arrived at Stanford, she was already out of surgery. Today, she's not only talking and walking but driving and about to return to her full-time job as a graphic designer.
As Dodd's experience showed, it's not the amount of time elapsed since a stroke but the amount of at-risk but still salveagable brain tissue that should determine the decision to thrombectomize or not. The study clearly proved that about half of patients arriving as late as 16 hours afterward could benefit strongly from the procedure -- a finding that's likely to translate into an almost doubling in the number of acute-stroke patients receiving thrombectomies.


As people reach retirement, their current house may simply be too big for their needs. Paying large utility bills, maintenance costs and property taxes for an older home on a large lot can often drain nest eggs and retirement funds. During a time when you have a lower income and too much house, there may come a time when downsizing to a smaller home will fit better into one's lifestyle and budget.
When you hear about a retiree downsizing to a smaller place, most people think that the person will be packing up and moving into an apartment in a senior community or a mother-in-law suite in their adult children's homes. Yet many retirees still want their freedom to come and go as they please in their own place. Purchasing a smaller home then becomes the ideal option.
One interesting trend is that retirees are looking to custom build a new home that is smaller in size. The retiree may be at a unique advantage of having the financial independence to cover the costs of home construction without straining their retirement funds. At this point of time in their retirement years, most retirees have already paid off the mortgage for their other home as they now own the house outright. With the home value having appreciated, they can now ask for a higher sales price that can cover the land purchase and all the home construction expenses.
Another advantage to having a custom home built is that it can be designed to current medical conditions or physical restrictions. You can work with builders and architects to design the home so that it can make your daily life easier as you grow older. The custom build may have wider first-floor spaces and hallways to accommodate mobility devices. There can be outdoor ramps by front entrances for wheelchairs and walkers, as well as lower kitchen cabinets so you can get items without having to stretch to reach higher shelves. In addition, bathrooms can be designed for retirees with physical disabilities who may have problems using the shower, tub or toilet.
You can have more flexibility when having a smaller home built with adaptable features. The custom home can be later modified for different life stages without having to deal with costly renovations later on that can be a major disruption to your daily life.
During retirement, retirees often don't want to deal with major maintenance and repairs that are associated with larger, older homes. Even downsizing to a smaller, existing home can lead to stress as there may be significant issues with the existing house that will need to be dealt with before moving in.
By having a custom home built at a smaller size, buyers will know that everything in the house is new. They will have new wiring, plumbing, mechanical systems, appliances, a roof, a foundation and other aspects. Even if something should break during those first few months, builders normally provide a builder warranty that will cover defects and provide repairs.
It helps to perform comprehensive research regarding the real estate market when purchasing land at another location. Also, researching building plans and contractors can make the difference in purchasing a custom home built with superior craftsmanship. A real estate agent's help can be just what buyers need to find a new place that is specifically designed for their golden years.


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Important New Developments in National Broadband Mapping
Broadband Service Providers Should Get Ready to Upload Data This Summer
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve broadband mapping accuracy prior to the disbursement of most of the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grant program. In our February 28 e-Lert, we informed clients that the FCC had announced that fixed and mobile broadband providers must input their broadband availability data into the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) platform during the filing window that begins on June 30, 2022, and ends on September 1, 2022. The submitted data must reflect broadband availability as of June 30, 2022. The FCC has not yet finalized its detailed data specifications that will instruct providers on how to prepare and format their BDC data submission.
Importantly, the BDC data submission does not replace the FCC's Form 477 data submission. Providers will be required to upload data into the BDC system-using the yet to be announced FCC specifications-in addition to uploading their Form 477 data.
One critical component to the FCC's BDC mapping effort was the selection of a Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric (BSLF) contractor. The BSLF forms the mapping structure for the BDC platform and contains the broadband location data used to support the BDC program. The FCC received bids for this work and awarded the contract to CostQuest Associates (CostQuest). Another bidding entity challenged the FCC's award, thereby suspending the contract award until the GAO reviewed the bidder's protest. On February 24, the GAO denied the losing bidder's protest, and the contract was officially awarded to CostQuest.
That GAO action clears the way for the BDC platform to be finalized. And providers will input their broadband availably data this summer. Notably, the FCC may open the BDC input window earlier than June 30 if the system is ready. The next action related to BDC input is for the FCC to deliver data submission instructions to providers so that provider data can be formatted for BDC input.
The FCC understands that the BDC mapping results are critical for BEAD grants, and JSI expects it will make the BDC data specifications instructions available as soon as possible, thereby giving providers sufficient time to meet the September 1 deadline.
If you have any questions about the BDC or how JSI can help you with the BDC input process, please click the button below to connect with one of our experts.


In 1961, Metecno developed the sandwich panel technology as it is used now in all the world. In the next decades, Metecno became the world leader in its field.Since 2007, Metecno is in South Eastern Europe with its plant in Pleven, Bulgaria.
From our production site located in Pleven (Bulgaria) we are able to serve all the markets of South-Eastern Europe.
The Metecno Group is an extremely dynamic international group focusing particular attention on design, manufacture and installation of solutions - and services in the insulating panel, door and container fields.
Copyright © 2019 Metecno Group. All rights reserved.


Transport: What is the best way for me to get around Darwin?
A free accredited shuttle bus service will be offered with dedicated stops at all competition venues as well as specific activation/hub sites.
The free shuttle bus service will operate on a regular frequency – timings to be advised.
Accredited persons will be able to access the Darwin Public Bus network for free by visibly wearing their accreditation.
There will be an airport shuttle provided for arrivals and departures.
Visas: I am an international athlete what type of visa will I need?
Please refer to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs website to determine the most appropriate visa and eligibility criteria for your nationality.
Getting an appropriate visa is the responsibility of the individual. Games Organisers will provide support during the visa application process.
Catering: Will food be provided for me during the Arafura Games?
Meals or dedicated catering won't be provided to athletes or team officials unless otherwise stated.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase at all competition venues.
Water for athletes will be provided at all competition venues.
Per diems will not be given to participating countries or Team Managers/Chef de Misson.
Flights: Will the Organising Committee assist me to book my flights?
All flights will be at the expense and organisation of the participating nation.
Each nation is encouraged to book travel as far in advance as possible.
There will be support provided at the Airport to welcome you and assist with transport questions, event information.
Technical Officials: I am a Referee, Umpire, Judge, official for my sport, how can I get involved?
Technical Officials will be managed by the NT State Sporting Organisations with contact details for the NT Sport Manager available on each sport specific page of the Arafura Games website.
International Federation rules and regulations apply to the Arafura Games. Skilled Technical Officials have been sourced to ensure competition is fair and delivered to expectations.
Sport Entries: How do I register to compete / participate and will it cost me anything?
There are no entry fees to compete in the Arafura Games (with a minor exception for Australian Weightlifters). Sailing competitors will be required to pay a refundable bond for use of a boat.
Entries are closed for most sports with the exception of Squash (closes 1 April) and ITF Futures Wheelchair Tennis (closes 5 April).
Your registration won't be confirmed until a member of the Organising Committee or NT Sport Manager has responded with a confirmation.
Will there be Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Games?
Instead of the more traditional Ceremonies there will be Opening and Closing Celebrations! Athletes and team officials are requested to attend the celebration events.
All athletes and team officials will receive accreditation that will allow venue access, access to the accredited shuttle service and free public transport. Accreditation will be accepted on the basis that all athletes qualify under their sport specific rules and regulations. Accreditation must be visibly worn to access Games venues and transport options.
Where do I get more information?
Please read the Sport Handbook for further detailed information.
© Arafura Games 2019. All rights reserved.


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using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Data.SqlClient;
using BtsPortal.Cache;
using BtsPortal.Entities.Bts;
using BtsPortal.Repositories.Db;
using BtsPortal.Web.Infrastructure.Settings;

namespace BtsPortal.Web.Repository
{
    public class CachedBizTalkMsgBoxRepository : BizTalkMsgBoxRepository
    {
        private readonly ICacheProvider _cacheProvider;
        public CachedBizTalkMsgBoxRepository(ICacheProvider cacheProvider)
                                    : base(dbConnection:new SqlConnection(AppSettings.BtsMsgBoxDatabaseConnectionString), commandTimeoutSeconds: AppSettings.CommandTimeout)
        {
            _cacheProvider = cacheProvider;
        }

        public override List<BtsModule> LoadApplicationModules()
        {
            List<BtsModule> vm;
            object cached = _cacheProvider.Get(CacheKey.Bts_MsgBox_AppModules.ToString());
            if (cached == null)
            {
                vm = base.LoadApplicationModules();
                if (vm.Count > 0) _cacheProvider.Set(CacheKey.Bts_MsgBox_AppModules.ToString(), vm);
            }
            else
            {
                vm = (List<BtsModule>)cached;
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Pl help me out in the following scenario. I have been trying this since 5 days but could not know how to find the solution.
Now, for this, i have created separate windows like for displaying the digits in units, i have created window called win_units, like that i created 6 windows for displaying all the 6 digits.
READ TABLE input_fields INDEX 1.
TRANSLATE rwbtr USING ', '.
TRANSLATE rwbtr USING '. '.
READ TABLE input_fields INDEX 2.
READ TABLE input_fields INDEX 3.
READ TABLE input_fields INDEX 4.
l_val = snett MOD 10.
PERFORM spell_amt USING l_val l_ch_val spras waers fill.
READ TABLE output_fields INDEX 1.
pl suggest me the rite way to solve the problem.
You are making some mistakes while passing the value to the FM SPELL_AMOUNT. You need to pass each and every word to the FM to get its value as a digit.
Try this piece of code. This code returns you the values in the table ITAB for each and every digit from RIGHT to LEFT.
TRANSLATE c_value USING '. '.
l_len = STRLEN( c_value ).
l_len = l_len - 1.
Now, to get the values from the ITAB for each digits you need to have as many variables for each digits to get back into your SAPScript.
From the above code you have to read each and every line and assign it to its respective variable.
READ TABLE ITAB INDEX 1.
READ TABLE ITAB INDEX 2.
READ TABLE ITAB INDEX 3.
READ TABLE ITAB INDEX 4.
Thanks a lot. I will try out the logic tomorrow.


On 27 February 2016, certain sections of the Energy Safety and Security Act (ESSA) came into force. Among other things, the ESSA amends the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) and Canada Petroleum Resources Act (CPRA) to give the National Energy Board (NEB) new tools for increasing transparency.
As part of the NEB's commitment to transparency, the NEB intends to use these new tools to significantly increase the public disclosure of information under the COGOA. The purpose of these guidelines is to clarify the NEB's expectations with respect to the disclosure of information under the COGOA.
The NEB will publish the names of companies who have received an operating licence under paragraph 5(1)(a) of COGOA on the NEB website annually.
The NEB expects applicants for authorizations to file a brief project description (approximately 1-5 pages) that includes the name of the applicant, scope, purpose, location, timing and nature of the proposed work or activity. This information is not privileged and will be publicly disclosed. Applicants are expected to e-fileFootnote 5 brief project descriptions on the NEB website.
The NEB will use the brief project description to make an early determination of whether a hearing should be conducted. If the applicant fails to provide a brief project description, it will result in delays to accommodate additional process steps.
Is an environmental assessment required under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (i.e., is the project designated under the Regulations Designating Physical Activities)?
Is the project novel, unique, or unusual?
Is there likely to be significant public interest in the application?
If the NEB decides to conduct a hearing, information provided for the purposes of the hearing is not privileged (e.g., the application, written evidence, responses to information requests, motions, reply, argument, etc.). This information will be publicly disclosed unless the NEB grants confidentiality under sections 5.34 and 5.35 of the COGOA for information that is commercially sensitive or risks impairing security. Applicants are expected to e-file information provided for the purposes of the hearing on the NEB website, except for confidential information under sections 5.34 and 5.35 of the COGOA.
Unredacted copies of the filing that the applicant requests to be kept confidential. The filings must be provided via hand delivery, ordinary mail, registered mail or courier to the Secretary of the Board in a double sealed envelope under confidential cover.
If the NEB issues an authorization after the public hearing, companies are expected to provide written consent to enable post-approval project information to be publicly accessible online. Apply the guidance in the Consent to Disclosure section with modifications where needed.
If the NEB decides not to conduct a hearing, applicants are expected to provide written consent to enable project information to be publicly accessible online. The attached COGOA template consent form in Appendix 1 encompasses the public disclosure of all the information or documentation provided in relation to the project, except for information that is commercially sensitive or will impair security. This includes the application, responses to information requests and condition compliance information.
If the applicant does not consent to disclosure, it will result in delays to accommodate additional process steps. Even if an applicant consents to disclosure, unreasonable redactions can also result in delays.
If the applicant does not provide written consent to disclose information, the NEB will rely on subsection 101(10) of the CPRA to publicly disclose information related to safety or environmental protection. The NEB will ask the person who provided the information for a waiver of the notice requirements under subsection 101.1(2) of the CPRA. If the waiver is not given, the NEB will then follow the notice requirements outlined in subsection 101.1 of the CPRA which could take months. This process includes steps for the NEB to provide notice of disclosure, the person to provide representations, the NEB to provide notice of its decision regarding disclosure, and potential review by the Federal Court. Without a waiver, this process must be followed each time the applicant provides information related to safety and environmental protection that the Board wishes to disclose, resulting in significant delays.
Subject to section 101 of the CPRA, the National Energy Board (NEB) wishes to make more information provided under the Canada Oil and Gas Operations Act (COGOA) publicly accessible online.
____________________________________________________________________ (the Applicant), is applying for an authorization under paragraph 5(1)(b) of the COGOA for ____________________________________________________________________ (the Project).
classes of information or documentation described in subsection 101(7) of the CPRAFootnote 6.
The Applicant releases the NEB, its officers, agents or employees from any claims, demands, losses and liability arising out of or related to the disclosure of information under this consent.
In these guidelines "operating licence" refers to what the NEB issues under paragraph 5(1)(a) of the COGOA.
In these guidelines "authorization" refers to what the NEB issues under paragraph 5(1)(b) of the COGOA.
This is a high level summary. Refer to the legislation for full details and exact requirements.
The amendments from the ESSA do not change the types of information that may be disclosed under subsection 101(7) of the CPRA (e.g. information from exploratory wells, delineation wells, development wells, geological work, geophysical work, or geotechnical work, etc.).
To e-file, go to the NEB website www.neb-one.gc.ca. Under the section called "Regulatory Documents" click on "Submit Applications and Regulatory Documents" and then the "File under COGOA/CPRA/OGOA" button.
For example, information in respect of exploratory wells, delineation wells, development wells, geological work, geophysical work, or geotechnical work, etc.


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Freedom Hacker Turns 1 Year Old
By Brandon Stosh on April 24, 2014 Misc.
As of Thursday, April 24, 2014 Freedom Hacker turns 1 year old. 2013 to 2014 has been a great hack filled year. We are grateful for our loyal readers, and always welcome new readers and contributors.
We originally started this operation to combat the global surveillance grid. Just a little over a year later we are reporting on hacking news, and ever growing security concerns.
With security and privacy in jeopardy, its critical to stay up to date and be aware of ongoing threats. Freedom Hacker's goal is to provide reliable hacking news, while still providing reviews and tutorials on security products. We plan to expand our reach and connect with various other channels.
FreedomHacker has shown that security threats are not only targeting big corporations that store your personal information. Over the last year we have seen data breaches, botnets, phishing attacks, and a trove of other attacks directed towards the public. Information security is more critical than ever. Hacking is not going away soon, and its a growing issue we need to be aware of.
We would like to thank all of our readers, and contributors for helping build Freedom Hacker. We are grateful and will continue to provide news and remain active in the security community. The small Freedom Hacker team along with myself (the owner) will continue on our infosec journey. We recommend you do too.
Thank you for the great year, here is to our next!
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Q & AAfrica
Global Insider: IBSA Countries Take Tentative Steps Toward Defense Cooperation
The Editors Dec 21, 2012 October 18, 2022
Delegations from India and Brazil toured South Africa's defense industry in November to explore possibilities for defense cooperation among the three IBSA countries. In an email interview, Daniel Flemes, a researcher in the Institute of Latin American Studies at the German Institute of Global and Area Studies, discussed IBSA defense cooperation. WPR: What is the recent history of defense cooperation within IBSA in terms of defense industry collaboration and military-to-military cooperation? Daniel Flemes: As yet, most of IBSA's ambitious agenda for defense cooperation has not been put into action. Increasing military personnel exchanges and joint exercises have been the most […]
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The Realist Prism: Selling U.S. Diplomacy to Congress
Nikolas Gvosdev Dec 21, 2012 October 18, 2022
Among the challenges facing whoever succeeds Hillary Clinton as secretary of state in the second-term Obama administration, any number of potential international crises could easily top the list. Indeed, there are already plenty of volcanoes prepared to erupt, from the continuing aftershocks of the Arab Spring to the unresolved territorial disputes in the South and East China seas. But in addition to these tests, the incoming secretary of state will face another, perhaps even bigger challenge: how to sell the worth and value of U.S. diplomacy to an increasingly skeptical Congress. Case in point: Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate […]
BriefingAsia-Pacific
Cambodia Highlights Challenges to U.S. Asia Pivot
Roberto Tofani Dec 21, 2012 October 18, 2022
U.S. President Barack Obama's trip to Cambodia in mid-November was portrayed as a success by the media, marking the first time since the Vietnam War-era bombings in the 1970s that an American president landed in Phnom Penh. However, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's smiles for the camera hid the reality of a tense private meeting in which Obama pressed Hun Sen on human rights concerns. It didn't help that during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit meeting preceding Obama's visit, Cambodia undermined ASEAN's often-claimed political unity for the second time this year by blocking a joint position on […]
Philippines Running Out of Options in South China Sea Disputes
Richard Javad Heydarian Dec 21, 2012 July 29, 2022
MANILA — Earlier this year, the Philippines and China teetered on the brink of direct military confrontation over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, precipitating a series of high-stakes diplomatic exchanges that prevented open conflict but left the underlying dispute unresolved. Although the episode jolted the Filipino leadership into recognizing the perils of armed brinkmanship with China, Manila's subsequent diplomatic approach to the conflict has achieved little. After almost seven months of intensive diplomatic engagement with China and the states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), regional maritime tensions are still on the rise. Now, facing […]
ColumnThe Americas
World Citizen: Chavistas Prepare for a Post-Chávez Venezuela
Frida Ghitis Dec 20, 2012
When Venezuelans went to the polls for regional elections last weekend, they knew the future of the country, as they've come to know it, was hanging on a fraying thread. President Hugo Chávez, the man with the outsize personality who has dominated Venezuelan politics since before the turn of the 21st century, had just had his fourth cancer surgery, and the outlook for a full recovery looked rather grim. Chávez was not on the ballot, but his condition was the overarching concern for millions of voters. By his own dramatic, emotional admission, Chávez may not be able to return to […]
Q & AEurope
Global Insider: Path to Upgraded EU-Southern Med Ties Will Be Long, Slow
At the end of November, the European Union approved the launch of free trade talks with Morocco as part of an effort to upgrade existing agreements with southern Mediterranean countries. In an email interview, Susi Dennison, a policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations, discussed the EU's economic relationship with its southern neighbors. WPR: What is driving the EU to seek upgraded free trade agreements with Morocco, Jordan, Tunisia and Egypt? Susi Dennison: After the revolutions in North Africa in early 2011, and the ensuing criticism of the EU's failure to challenge the previous autocratic regimes, the EU […]
BriefingThe Americas
Despite Uncertainty, Venezuela's Political Scenarios Not All Bleak
Jennifer McCoy, Michael McCarthy Dec 20, 2012 April 8, 2013
For 14 years, President Hugo Chávez has been a powerful unifying force in Venezuela, galvanizing his diverse supporters behind his lead, and uniting his opponents in their aversion to his policies and persona. Now, with the presidential inauguration still weeks away and Chávez apparently gravely ill, these centrifugal forces will be much harder to hold together, and many observers have predicted political instability, debilitating infighting within both camps and even violence. Nevertheless, three dynamics could help to prevent Venezuela from spinning out of control. First, Chávez began last week to prepare for a possible transition by warning Venezuelans of the […]
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South Korea's New President Faces Regional Balancing Act
Catherine Cheney Dec 19, 2012 October 18, 2022
Park Geun-hye, the daughter of former dictator Park Chung-hee, was elected president of South Korea on Wednesday, defeating her liberal opponent, Moon Jae-in, and becoming the first female leader of the country. While the campaigns of Park, of the conservative ruling Saenuri Party, and Moon, of the progressive opposition Democratic Unity Party, focused mainly on the slowing economy and other domestic economic issues, the candidates took significantly different lines on foreign policy, particularly when it came to North Korea. "The main foreign policy difference that came out of the campaign was the pace and conceptual approach in dealing with North […]
Strategic Horizons: The Information Battlefield of Live-Cast War
Steven Metz Dec 19, 2012 October 17, 2022
During most of history, only those unlucky enough to be on the battlefield or in a sacked city experienced war. To understand armed conflict, the broader public relied on official pronouncements, soldiers' stories and mythical narratives — none very reliable. With the spread of literacy and expansion of the popular press, this began to change. A new breed of journalists, war correspondents, followed armies to the very edge of battle. By the time of the American Civil War, stories from the front were often embellished with drawings and engravings. Photography, which had first been used to film military scenes in […]
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In Eastern DRC, Kabila's Weakness Fuels M23, Rwanda Crisis
Jonathan W. Rosen Dec 19, 2012 October 18, 2022
As much as any country, the Democratic Republic of Congo has reason to blame its woes on outsiders. From the plunder of its rubber and ivory by Belgium's King Leopold II to the West's Cold War coziness with the notorious dictator Mobutu Sese Seko, the history of sub-Saharan Africa's third-most-populous state is largely a tale of abuse by foreign powers. Today, the most relevant outside actor is arguably neighboring Rwanda, which has sponsored several rebellions on Congolese soil since it engineered Mobutu's overthrow in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. It's no surprise, then, that after the M23 rebel […]
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U.S. Global Health Restructuring Leaves Interagency Coordination Problems Intact
The State Department announced on Friday that the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, Ambassador Eric Goosby, will lead the new Office of Global Health Diplomacy while continuing to head the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The appointment follows up on a plan announced earlier this year, when the administration shut down its Global Health Initiative (GHI), a program launched only in 2009. The global health community has had mixed reactions to the creation of the Office of Global Health Diplomacy, which is tasked with providing diplomatic support for the implementation of global health objectives and principles. "This is not […]
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Dead but Not Buried: Israel, Palestine and the Two-State Solution
Aaron David Miller Dec 18, 2012 October 18, 2022
A wise and experienced Israeli friend still quite active in Israel's public life once quipped that an Israeli politician can be just dead, or dead and buried. The former allows for rehabilitation and even rebirth — see Benjamin Netanyahu and Ariel Sharon. The latter suggests a more permanent demise, such as Ehud Barak's ambitions to become prime minister again. Nowhere is this notion, and the differentiation it allows, more apt than in considering the fate of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Of all the prospective outcomes to the knotty problem of the much-too-promised land, the idea of two […]
For Japan's Abe, Regional Realities Likely to Trump Hard-Line Rhetoric
J. Berkshire Miller Dec 18, 2012 October 18, 2022
On Dec. 16, the Japanese public delivered Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda a predictable, but nonetheless crushing defeat in parliamentary elections. The magnitude of the public's rejection of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) trumped poll predictions and resulted in the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Shinzo Abe, wresting total control of the Lower House. The LDP along with its ally, the Komeito Party, won 325 seats in the election, giving it a "supermajority" of two-thirds of the total representatives. This will effectively allow Abe to override any vetoes from the Upper House of the Japanese Diet, which is […]
China's Xi Signals Initial Priorities: Part II
Iain Mills Dec 18, 2012 July 29, 2022
Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series on the policy priorities and initial reforms of China's new leadership. Part I examined domestic policy. Part II examines foreign policy. While signs indicate that China's new leadership will continue with its agenda of gradual reforms to domestic policy, in the foreign policy sphere, initial signals have been less encouraging. The external challenges facing senior officials in Beijing involve assuaging the concerns of a far greater range of constituents than on domestic issues. Here, so far, the evidence is consistent with the analysis that China's foreign policy is becoming more […]
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Global Insights: Japanese Election Reinforces U.S. Alliance
Richard Weitz Dec 18, 2012 October 18, 2022
This weekend's parliamentary elections have returned Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its leader, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to power after several years of rule by the centrist Democratic Party of Japan (DJP), led by outgoing Prime Minister Yoshita Noda. The LDP is projected to have increased its total to around 300 seats in the 480-seat lower house. Combined with its long-time partner New Komeito, the LDP's right-wing coalition government might enjoy a two-thirds majority, which is required to amend Japan's constitution. Though the DJP, which assumed power in 2009, was unable to overcome many of its early domestic […]
A Divided Gaze: Domestic and Security Issues in Israel's Election
Robert O. Freedman Dec 18, 2012 October 18, 2022
As the Israeli general election of Jan. 22, 2013 draws near, the major question in Israeli politics is whether the campaign will be dominated by foreign policy and security concerns or domestic issues. Because of the recent history of Israel's conflicts in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as recent shift in the regional landscape, an emphasis on security issues would help the incumbent government headed by Likud leader and prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. On the other hand, a focus on domestic issues, such as rising prices, an increase in income inequality, the unfairly shared burden of military service and […]
The Ties That Bind: Israel's Fractious Tribes
Dov Waxman Dec 18, 2012 April 27, 2016
Although social diversity is the norm, rather than the exception, in the world today, there are few societies that are as diverse and fractious as Israel's. Israeli society appears to be a hodgepodge of different groups constantly bickering with each other. Israelis disagree on almost every conceivable issue from the most momentous, such as the location of the country's final borders and the relationship between religion and the state, to the most mundane, such as what days of the week the weekend should fall on and when clocks should be changed from summertime to wintertime. Israeli politics is hostage to […]
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I had fun taking pictures with Dan around the block from our house in my new overalls from Tillys. I've been looking for a great pair of fitted overalls for awhile and I'm stoked I found these. I'm really impressed by the selection of women's clothing Tillys has to offer and at an affordable price. They are becoming my go-to shop when I get the itch to do some online shopping. I decided to wear my black overalls with my striped tee from Forever 21, my black hat from H&M and my thrifted black booties.


Arcade game combined Elasto Mania and Dino Run.
Game goal is drive the cabriolet and try to avoid storm, collect gems and reach to the end point.
Used modules: Emscripten Box2d, Pixi.js, Howler.js and so on.
Also was used Angular.js for creating game like single page app.
Current state of project MVP, in next iteration I'll apply new visual design.
Game developed almost without any additional modules. It's heavily based on CraftyJs example, but unlike it almost all logic are user code based. That shows how to deal with your own modules, systems and components.
Darling.js does not cost a dime. Code licensed under the Simplified BSD License. You only need to noted in source that you have used Darling.js. And I'll be very pleasured if you let me know that you are using engine in your project.
The dependency injection in Darling.js allow you to declarative describe how your application is wired. And any component which doesn't fit your needs can easily be replaced.
Separates the functionality and data into individual Systems and Components that are mostly independent of one another. So composition is used instead of inheritance. Also group components and system in Modules that can be plugged to game application. Gallery of modules.
Engine doesn't depend on any additional library and only implement Entity, Component, System approach. So it's up to you to use any renderer libraries (2D or 3D), physic simulation and AI. But for easy integration there is exist some adapter for popular libraries and common use cases.
Highly inspired by Ash Framework by Richard Lord.


Aww, indie-rockers in love. Married, actually, with a brand new baby daughter. Ten years and four full-length albums since this Lawrence, Kansas duo – Kori Gardner (organ) and Jason Hammel (drums) – consummated their love … for music. Yin to each other's Yang, they tour like they haven't got a home, harmonize like dueling banjos and always, always seem to have a trail of sunshine beaming along their path.
But the journey kicked off in a somewhat cloudy fashion. Out in the Midwest, the two Mates locked hearts as guitar players in a band dubbed Vosotros, where a practice session led to a little instrumentation experimentation and the birth of the keyboard/drum/vocal equation that's held strong to this day. Yet, the rain started to patter when the two took to the streets with their newfound love-meets-art. Not because they were a seemingly perfect item, but rather because their sugary, anthemic indie-pop won the crowds, and neighboring musicians had a "possessive, who-was-there-first" attitude that soured-up their sweet demeanor.
The bohemian aura came to perfectly spark the connections they needed – a contract with Sacramento, CA based Omnibus (The Shins, Fighter D) and then Polyvinyl (Of Montreal, Matt Pond PA).
"[That] simply didn't exist in Kansas – the whole support system of friends helping each other put out records," Kori vented.
Like emo on ecstasy, MoS draw fans with a devoted elation of precisely placed overdubs, cathedral-thick, yet playful organ fills, follow-the-leader drumming and mysteriously full-choir driven harmonies. Live shows see dancing shoes and sing-alongs as Jason and Kori play into each other's eyes. You can't help but be connected to their connection.
As for the rest of the album, technically, it's an innovative step for the Mates. It blends purposefully simplified chord changes and tamed vocals, only to lay down Sonic Youth-like experimentation – singing into paper towel rolls & walkie-talkies, fiddling with twenty different keyboards, muffling drum equipment – that makes prior albums feel like demo sessions. The off-kilter harmonies aren't so off-kilter anymore, and choruses are charged with airtight precision, that still keep those dancin' shoes hot, but not too hot.
Though the Mates of State are limited to a two-man line-up, the most refreshing thing about the couple is not their unabashed love for one another – even though that's just so damn cute, isn't it? – but rather how they kick out more textures than JoAnn Fabrics with just two instruments; well, that and the sunshiny optimism doesn't hurt either.
Check out Mates of State Monday, April 3 at The Canopy Club at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door.


b. c.1710, 1st surv. s. of Sir Joseph Pennington, 2nd Bt.. unm. suc. fa. 3 Dec. 1744.
Comptroller of cash in the excise 1734-8. ld. lt. Westmld. 1756-8.
In 1745 Pennington, as colonel of the Cumberland and Westmorland militia, took part in the defence of Carlisle against the rebels, doing his best, but without success, to prevent his men from surrendering the town as soon as it was invested.1 In the same year he had succeeded his father as Member for Cumberland, which he represented unopposed in four Parliaments. He voted against the Administration on the grant for Hanoverian troops in 1746, but in 1747 he was classed as a government supporter. In the next reign he adhered to Bute.
He died 26 Mar. 1768.
1. G. C. Mounsey, Carlisle in 1745, p. 65.


SF Ballet Blog – Page 2 – Look behind the curtain at San Francisco Ballet and learn more about the dancers and upcoming ballets.
Program notes for Trey McIntyre's Your Flesh Shall Be A Great Poem, created for the Unbound festival.
A synopsis of John Neumeier's ballet The Little Mermaid.
What is an American Ballet?
All you need to know about San Francisco Ballet's Program 06 Space Between.


Ashley has been working-out non-stop for years – his efforts have paid off as he is the current holder of many prestigious bodybuilding and physique competitons. Ash is an amazing fitness model with a great attitude and is a Personal Trainer by day. Height: 5ft 8″; Waist: 31″; Chest: 41″; Weight: 79kg; Location: London.


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RSA Picks Up Former Fortinet CMO, New Head Of Global Services
April 11, 2016, 09:00 AM EDT
RSA is bolstering its executive lineup ahead of its parent company's pending purchase by Dell, adding Holly Rollo as chief marketing officer and Doug Howard as vice president of global services.
Howard joins RSA from cloud and managed security company Savanture, where he was CEO. He will now be responsible for the Bedford, Mass.-based security vendor's transformation of its services business. Howard started in his role at RSA last month, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Rollo joins the company after an abrupt departure last month from Fortinet, where she was also CMO. She had held that position since September after joining the security vendor from FireEye, where she was vice president of corporate marketing. Her departure caused a stir with Fortinet partners at the time, who said it put the company's big bet on marketing into question. CRN reported at the time that Rollo had left her role to take a position at RSA.
[Related: Partners Concerned As Fortinet Loses Chief Marketing Officer, Top Enterprise Sales Leader]
In her new role, Rollo will be responsible for putting her track record of brand transformation and growth to work, telling CRN that she looks forward to helping RSA maximize its strong brand recognition and better communicate its full value proposition to partners and customers.
"I made a decision to join RSA because I really see it as a great opportunity to not only help transform one of the most respected security brands, but also help drive change overall in the industry," Rollo told CRN. "I'm really humbled and honored that [President] Amit [Yoran] has put confidence in me to lead this role at RSA."
Transformation has been a key theme at RSA since the beginning of 2015, when the security vendor underwent a massive restructuring to better position the company for emerging security trends. In particular, the company has made changes to drive a partner-first and customer-led go-to-market strategy, rolling out a new sales compensation model in February to better align it with the channel.
RSA President Amit Yoran said in a statement that the appointment of Rollo and Howard will prove critical to continuing that transformation of RSA.
"The security industry is broken and in desperate need of transformation, and we at RSA are committed to making investments not only in the right strategies and technologies but in the right people to lead our own transformation. Holly and Doug have the talent, experience and mindset to move the industry and RSA forward," Yoran said in a statement.
To achieve that transformation in marketing, Rollo said, she plans to better highlight RSA's "hidden treasures," which she said included the strong technology and services it provides around analytics, risk management, and identity and access management.
"My job is putting these things front and center. ... It communicates a powerful and relevant message around being a strategic partner," Rollo said.
Partners who had worked with Rollo in previous roles praised her marketing abilities, with one partner, who did not want to be identified, saying that "she clearly knows what she's doing around brand awareness."
Kevin Pouche, chief operating officer at Brookline, Mass.-based K Logix Security, an RSA partner, said he is curious to see how Rollo will fit into the company's new channel-first vision. In an interview with CRN, Rollo said the channel will play a key part in her marketing approach, leveraging the combined value of the RSA, partner and strategic alliance ecosystem.
"Part of a natural transformation for RSA is to support the growth through partners and support the partner ecosystem as a whole. No company can be successful on an island. We can all better deliver value together," Rollo said.
"I think having a clear strategic value proposition and more thoughtful brand awareness and meaning will be helpful for [partners]," she said.
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"Your Debut Was Better Than…": Shubman Gill Reveals How MS Dhoni Cheered Him Up
India's star batter Shubman Gill revealed an incident in which he was touched by the gesture shown by MS Dhoni. In a recent interview, Gill recalled his India debut that came in the year 2019. It was India's fourth ODI of the five-match series vs New Zealand in Hamilton in which the guests were batting first. Gill, who came in to bat at the number three position, scored only 9 runs before being dismissed by Trent Boult.
While Gill had a forgettable debut, the Indian team too had a poor outing as they were bundled out for 92 runs. New Zealand chased down the paltry total in 14.4 overs with 8 wickets in hand to win the game comprehensibly.
Gill was sad over his performance and India's loss to the Blackcaps. This is when MS Dhoni cheered him up.
"The day I made by debut, the team was all out for 90 (92) and I was dismissed for 15 (9). I was sitting outside being sad about scoring only 9 runs on my debut and India losing the match. So, Mahi bhai came and saw that I was very sad. I was around 18 to 19 years old back then. He told me 'your debut was at least better than mine.' Then he started laughing and joking and I was touched by that gesture," said Gill on 'Dil Diyan Gallan' show hosted by Sonam Bajwa.
In conversation with Sonam Bajwa, Shubman Gill recalls his debut match against NZ and MS Dhoni's kind gesture towards him. ❤ pic.twitter.com/NJ9rwKaqa9
— Shubman Gill FC (@shubmangillfans) November 18, 2022
It is worth noting that MS Dhoni was dismissed for a golden duck in his maiden international game. It was an ODI match against Bangladesh in Chattogram.
Talking about Gill, he has been picked for India's T20I and ODI series of three matches each against New Zealand. He also features in the squad announced for the two-match Test series against Bangladesh.
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The teaser video for upcoming film "Along with the Gods" reached over 3 million views.
The film is based on a popular web comic of the same title by Joo Ho-min. It's about a soul who needs to undergo seven trials in 49 days accompanied by an Angel of Death.
The teaser drew overwhelming response among netizens right after its release on Tuesday. Within a day, the teaser crossed 3 million views, proving itself as one of the most highly anticipated movies in December.
The film is set to premiere on December 20.


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Home/News/2020 Archives/The Sioux Lookout Bulletin - Vol. 29 - No. 14, February 5, 2020 Print This Page Tweet
Connor Howie elected Councillor-at-Large
Tim Brody - Editor
Connor Howie has been elected Councillor-at-Large in Sioux Lookout's Municipal By-Election.
During the official voting period from Monday, Jan. 20 – 27, Howie received 338 votes.
Darlene Angeconeb received 270 votes, Michael Quince – 230 votes, and Nick Costello – 97 votes.
Voting was conducted through internet and telephone voting.
In total, 935 votes were cast (plus four votes of abstention) representing a voter turnout of 32.4 per cent of the 2895 eligible voters in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
An official "swearing in" ceremony will take place at the Feb. 19 regular council meeting.
The current term of Council ends on November 15, 2022.
Sioux Lookout hosts, participates in under-18 curling regionals
The Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (SLGCC) hosted this year s Xplornet under-18 Regionals for regions one and two, through the Northern Ontario Curling Association, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1.
Debbie Armstrong
What great news! Connor is a hard working young man and the community will benefit from his work ethic and community involvement.


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The Bösendorfer Model 290 Imperial, or Imperial Bösendorfer (also colloquially known as the 290) is the largest model and flagship piano manufactured by Bösendorfer, at around  long,  wide, and weighing . It has an eight-octave range from C0 to C8. For 90 years it was the only concert grand piano in the world with 97 keys, until it was joined in 1990 by the instruments of Stuart & Sons of Australia. Music critic Melinda Bargreen has described the Imperial as the ne plus ultra of pianos, while pianist Garrick Ohlsson dubbed it the "Rolls-Royce of pianos".

Extra keys
Bösendorfer built the first Imperial in 1909, following a suggestion by composer Ferruccio Busoni to build a model with an extended range. Busoni sought to extend the range to accommodate his transcription of Johann Sebastian Bach's organ works. In order to emulate the 32 foot registers available on some large organs, he needed the entire octave down to C0.

The Bösendorfer Imperial features 97 keys: a full eight octaves. This is in contrast to their other extended model, the Bösendorfer 225, which has 92 keys (down to F0). The extra keys, which are all at the bass end of the keyboard (that is, to the left), are colored black so that the pianist can tell them apart from the normal keys of an 88-key piano. They were originally covered with a removable panel to prevent a pianist from accidentally playing the extra notes. While the keys are seldom used, the extra bass strings create additional harmonic resonance that contributes to an overall richer sound. Compositions have been written specifically to utilize the extra keys.
Pianist and University of Washington School of Music director Robin McCabe explains the challenge of adjusting to the extra keys: "One's 'southern sight-lines,' so to speak, can be seriously skewed because of the extra footage in the bass. Ending a piece such as Debussy's L'isle joyeuse, for example, with its nose-dive final gesture to the low A of the piano, becomes a bit more problematic when that A is not the lowest note on the piano!" Reportedly, "[the] 290 has proved a bit of a temperamental star, sounding harsh and jarring in the hands of pianists who do not understand how to play it and marvellously refined in the hands of those who do".

Pricing and availability
Bösendorfer Imperial Concert Grand pianos, handcrafted in Austria, retail for between US$256,000 and $560,000 in the U.S., depending on finish, design and whether the Disklavier Enspire computer reproducing system is installed. (Bösendorfer's CEUS reproducing system, "Create Emotions with Unique Sound", developed in-house, is more expensive still.) In 1977, the price was reported to be $35,000, $ in  adjusted for inflation.

While the concert piano market is dominated by Steinway & Sons, which signs prominent artists to a performance agreement and urges them to refrain from playing any other piano brand, performers preferring the Bösendorfer Imperial will often have that piano shipped with them while on tour.

Notable composers and performers

 Tori Amos
 Wilhelm Backhaus
 Paul Badura-Skoda
 Victor Borge
 Malcolm Frager
 Keith Jarrett
 Valentina Lisitsa
 Garrick Ohlsson
 Charlemagne Palestine
 Oscar Peterson
 Terry Riley
 Carol Rosenberger
 András Schiff
 Wibi Soerjadi
 Cecil Taylor
 La Monte Young
 Frank Zappa

References

External links
 Bösendorfer piano company official site of the Bösendorfer piano company
 BosendorferImperial.com site dedicated to the Imperial pianos, with complete audio files of songs, images, history, specs
 Bösendorfer model 290 Imperial (in German)
Photos of a Bosendorfer Model 290 Imperial Grand Piano Extra Keys

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You can CTRL-Select data points and then select Group. Once these items are grouped, edit the alias back to what you want the field to read.
The issue here is ,thedata set is pretty huge 5 million rows and contains different type of Designations like Business analyst ,ComputerEngineer ,Program analyst . all these available with different combination like i listed in initial post.
The issue here is ,thedata set is pretty huge 5 million rows and contains different type of Designations like Business analyst ,ComputerEngineer ,Program analyst . all these available with different combination like i listed in initial post & i cannot group each one manually .
Another alternative is to create yourself a mapping table and then blend the data, noting this is in excel, not in Tableau.
But since you are sitting on a 5M row dataset, this will be in a database of some description - I would recommend doing it there as part of your ETL.
Tableau is really not the right tool for this. You need to use a data profiling tool on your data then apply some data cleansing before you bring it into Tableau. Otherwise, you'll have no option but to create detailed calculated fields or to manually group your data. Do you have access to any sort of data cleansing tools prior to bringing the data into Tableau?
Thanks Ken for response . No i don't have any data cleaning tool,do u recommend some which is free and easy to work with ?
What format is your source data in?
While this sounds pedantic, you earlier stated your data is 5 million rows, which led me to advise a different course of action.
Notwithstanding, I still think it would be a good idea to create a custom blend table if you can't go back to your data provider to get them to change their extracts.
If price is not an issue Alteryx is amazingly powerful for such task.
to Reporting. It is very powerful in data cleaning. You can blend SQL, Python, R and Java scripts in your pipeline with Knime.


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Ubisoft is getting rid of game manuals
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Dylan Radcliffe April 21, 2010 3 Comments
In order to save the environment Ubisoft stated that they are no longer going to include game manuals in the game boxes, and instead have in game manuals.
Tree huggers rejoice! Gamers under the age of 16 scorn under your breath. Why under 16? Because you need your parents to drive you to the store, and that game manual was all you had to entertain yourself on the way back.
I personally don't like the idea, no more writing rude and funny remarks hidden among the game manual that the next observant buyer will see when they pick it up from Gamestop.
The first game to go manual free will be Shaun White's Snowboarding, who seems to be a tree hugger himself. (That snowboard is made of wood! Make up your mind Shaun!)
Check out the official press release from UBISOFT after the BREAK :
UBISOFT® LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY PACKAGING FOR ITS PC, XBOX 360 AND PLAYSTATION®3 SYSTEM VIDEO GAMES
SYDNEY – April 21, 2010 – Today Ubisoft announced an environmental initiative to eliminate paper game manuals, replacing them with an in-game digital manual for all titles on PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The program, the first initiative of its kind in the video game industry, launches worldwide with Shaun White Skateboarding.
Ubisoft's digital game manuals will provide multiple benefits for the player and the environment. Including the game manual directly in the game will offer the player easier and more intuitive access to game information, as well as allow Ubisoft to provide gamers with a more robust manual. Ubisoft internal data shows that producing one ton of paper used in Ubisoft's game manuals consumes an average of two tons of wood from 13 trees, with a net energy of 28 million BTU's (equivalent to average heating and energy for one home/year), greenhouse gases equivalent of over 6,000 lbs of CO2, and wastewater of almost 15,000 gallons.
"It's pretty cool that Ubisoft is making a conscious effort to go green with its new video game packaging," commented Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White. "I'm excited for my new skateboarding game to come out and stoked that it will be the very first Ubisoft game to be part of their green packaging initiatives."
"Ubisoft is often recognised for making great games, but it's a special privilege to be the industry leader at saving trees," said Laurent Detoc, president of Ubisoft North America. "Eco-friendly initiatives are important to the global community and introducing in-game digital manuals on Xbox 360 and PS3 is just the latest example of Ubisoft's ongoing commitment to being a more environmentally conscious company."
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Luxemburgo estuvo representado en los Juegos Olímpicos de Seúl 1988 por ocho deportistas, cinco hombres y tres mujeres, que compitieron en cuatro deportes.

El portador de la bandera en la ceremonia de apertura fue el tirador Roland Jacoby. El equipo olímpico luxemburgués no obtuvo ninguna medalla en estos Juegos.

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Enlaces externos
 Base de datos olímpica del Comité Olímpico Internacional .

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Luxemburgo en 1988


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Santocko  () is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Kłodawa, within Gorzów County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. It lies approximately  west of Kłodawa and  north-west of Gorzów Wielkopolski.

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