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Q: how to extend LoginUrlAuthenticationEntryPoint or how to implement AuthenticationEntryPoint I'm trying to do this: Make spring security add the return to url in the query string for the login page , that is: get spring to tell the login page where I came from.  I have some SSO integration.. so I'll send the url to them, or they'll append the referer for me, so I know that the user should be logged in and sent to /some/url.  That's all dandy.  The issue I'm having is in extending LoginUrlAuthenticationEntryPoint (unless you can tell me a good reason to implement AuthenticationEntryPoint instead).  I need to only modify requests to the login page, like so:
RedirectStrategy redirectStrategy = new DefaultRedirectStrategy();

// only append returnto to '/login' urls
if(request.getServletPath() == "/login") {
    // indicates we want to return to this page after login
    redirectStrategy.sendRedirect(request, response, "/login?returnto=" + request.getServletPath());
}

How can I let the rest of the requests do their thing? This is incorrect (what I was just doing):
RequestDispatcher dispatcher = request.getRequestDispatcher("/login");

// just forward the request
dispatcher.forward(request, response);

because it puts us in a redirect loop.  However it seems to be what spring does in its version of commence.  I'm confused.  What am I supposed to be doing with commence in my custom extension to LoginUrlAuthenticationEntryPoint?

A: Figured it out.  Just needed to forward to the login page with 'returnto' appended.  I found it confusing at first because LoginUrlAuthenticationEntryPoint didn't mean 'this redirects users to the login page' at first glance.  This is all I needed:
@Override
public void commence(HttpServletRequest request, HttpServletResponse response, AuthenticationException authenticationException) throws IOException, ServletException {
    RedirectStrategy redirectStrategy = new DefaultRedirectStrategy();

    redirectStrategy.sendRedirect(request, response, "/login?returnto=" + request.getServletPath());
}

this was useful: LoginUrlAuthenticationEntryPoint.java on grepcode.com

A: Josh's code was exactly what I needed to catch AJAX authentication errors in JavaScript, while still preserving the default login redirect logic for all other requests. Since all my AJAX requests start with "/rest", I was able to filter on this.
if(request.getRequestURI().contains("/rest/"))
    response.sendError(403);
else
    new DefaultRedirectStrategy().sendRedirect(request, response, "/login");

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Boeing X-37: launch April 22nd 2010
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The X-37B is to be launched on an Atlas V rocket from SLC-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The spacecraft will be placed into low Earth orbit for testing, then it will be de-orbited for landing. The landing is to occur on a runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California with Edwards Air Force Base as the alternate site. The duration of the mission has not been announced, although an Air Force spokesperson has said the vehicle has a requirement to be on-orbit for up to 270 days. The launch is scheduled for no earlier than April 22, 2010. A second test for the X-37B is scheduled for 2011. The Air Force has not revealed what the spaceship's specific payload is, stating only that it will "demonstrate various experiments and allow satellite sensors, subsystems, components, and associated technology to be transported into space and back."
Air Force To Launch First X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 22 April 2010
Drones In Space : The Boeing X37B developed at Phantom Works for NASA
Re: Boeing X-37: launch April 22nd 2010
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Just so everybody gets an idea what Koen is talking about here, this is a ROBOT spacecraft, the first UAV for space.
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Birthday party a wild BASH!!
Can you believe it? It's already been a year since we opened our doors! We have had so much fun producing over 10 different types of mead. Not only have we made lots of mead, but we've also made lots of friends, as was proven by our recent one-year anniversary party at the Meadery. We had well over 200 people show up and went through cases upon cases of mead! We had everything from face painting by Shirley Berry, history tours of 1634 cemetery by Gordon Harris, a bee hive display by Sarah Rydgren, a lovely honey tasting station with educational talks from Eric Josephson, and an epic combat show put on by the Viking Irish combat group.
The tours of 1634 Cemetery were put on by Gordon Harris. He was previously the chairman of the Ipswich Historical Commision and currently runs the "Bike New England" website. He's got a world of knowledge and is a very knowledgable person. We have such involved customers that one of our own Mead Clan Members started some beekeeping of their own. Sarah Rydgren and her husband DJ, of Salem, MA, have started their own small beekeeping hobby and brought some great displays to the party. We got to see the ins and outs of where we get that wonderful gold substance we turn into mead.
Our tasting station included five different types of honey to sample and guess what type they were. It was quite the tasty game! This went hand and hand with Eric Josephson who owns the Marshview Apiaries in Ipswich. He spoke of the fantastic work that bees do for the environment and how important they are. He does his own beekeeping and regular educational talks.
W e also had the wonderful musical talent of Michael Bernier, a local musician who had played in the same shows as Guster, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, and The B-52's. He brought a great vibe to the party and had people dancing. Check out his music online, he's a great musician and Master of ceremonies.
And finally the Viking Irish Combat Group. My goodness, they were epic. That term is used far too often these days, but they earned this one! They put on an excellent show right in front of the Meadery. The outfits were exquisite, the weapons and swords were well worn, and the battling was intense! But most of all they were really fun to have around! You could even buy some of their plunder including drinking horns and t-shirts! Check them out on their website as well, they could be at your next party!
Thank you to all the vendors/exhibitors that showed up and helped us celebrate!
Finally, we would like to thank you - our customers! Everyone that follows along with us on social media, comes to hang out at events or farmers markets, and the people that just stop in to grab a bottle now and then. We work very hard to make delicious mead and couldn't be happier that you enjoy it so much! We are continually trying different flavor combinations and can't wait to share them with you. If you love our mead as much as we do, please share our story with your friends and family (we know it's hard to share the mead).
Join us at a local farmers market!
Our meadery will be joining the crowds of people in Massachusetts that help support local agriculture, crafts and libations by attending local farmers markets.
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The SDSU Herbarium dates back to 1881 and the foundation of South Dakota College. The herbarium was designated the C. A. Taylor Herbarium in 1994 to honor Charles Arthur Taylor, Jr. who dedicated 40 years of his life to its maintenance and growth. A significant part of the herbarium is the many collections "Charlie" Taylor brought with him from the Ithaca, NY area and elsewhere. The herbarium at SDSU has grown to >60,000 accessions due largely to more recent floristic studies focused on such areas as the Black Hills National Forest, the Fort Pierre and Grand River National Grasslands, and wetlands of the Prairie Pothole Region. We are in the early stages of specimen digitization, with >15,000 databased (none imaged) thus far.
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Carla Santos Shamberg Bio, Husband, Children, Relationship & Net Worth
Quick Facts of Carla Santos Shamberg
Full NameCarla Santos Shamberg
Date of Birth1952 /12 /04
NicknameCarla
BirthplaceUSA
ReligionChristian
ProfessionFilm Producer, Director
NationalityAmerican
Active Year1996-present
Eye colourBlue
SpouseMichael Shamberg (1996-present) and William H. Macy (1980-1985)
Online PresenceTwitter, Facebook
HoroscopeSagittarius
Carla Santos Shamberg is an American film producer and director. Further, she is famous for her work on Erin Brockvich (2000), Feeling Minnesota (1996), 8 Seconds (1994) and Extraordinary Measures (2010). Moreover, she is one of the film producers whose films are popular and hit.
Carla is living a happy married life with her husband. She is also the mother of a child. . Who is her current husband? To know more about her bio, married life and profession then read the whole article.
Married Life with current husband
Shamberg is living her happy married life with her second husband. She is married to Michael Shamberg. Michael is also an American film producer and director. The couple walked down to aisle in 1996. The two exchanged their vows in the presence of friends and family. Moreover, she found her love of life after divorcing her first husband.
Carla Santos Shamberg with husband, Michael Shamberg. Image Source: Zimbio
Since then they are living a happy life and they are together for more than two decades. More to that, there is no sign of their separation and divorce to date. Apart, the couple seems so deep in love and often seen together attending an award function and party.
Carla Santos With her husband in an award ceremony. Image Source: Zimbio
Further, the couple is blessed with a baby boy from their marriage. However, there is no information regarding their child as they have kept it as a secret. Apart, she is the stepmother of two children from her husband's previous marriage with Megan Williams.
Ex-husband- William H. Macy
Before living a happy married life with her current husband, she was once a married woman. She was married to William H. Macy. The couple walked down to aisle in 1980. However, the couple lived as husband and wife for five years. However, the couple decided to end their beautiful marriage and finally, divorced each other in 1985. The couple didn't share any children from their marital life.
Carla with her ex-husband, William H. Macy. Image Source: Pinterest
Both the couples are enjoying their happy married life with their respective partner. Carla is married to Michael and her ex-husband is married to Felicity Huffman in 1997. Moreover, the couple also shares two children from their marriage. Further, both exes are living a happy life with their family without any past disturbances.
What's her net worth?
Well, 67 years old, Carla Santos Shamberg has earned a hefty amount of money from her career as a film producer and director. Further, her net worth might be around $1 million like Tom Ackerley, Jay Bauman, and Casey Neistat. Further, her film Erin Brockovich which is a biographical movie released on March 17, 2000, was a massive hit. Moreover, the movie also collected the box office of $257,805,243. The actress, Julia Roberts played the role of the main lead and also win the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe award and many more for the role.
Apart, her husband Michael also earns a decent amount of money from his career as a film producer and former Time-Life correspondent. His net worth is around $6 million. With such fortunes, the couple is living a luxurious life in the USA. As of now, we don't have any idea of their house, car and other assets.
Short Bio of Carla Santos
Carla Santos Shamberg was born on December 4, 1952, in the USA. Further, she is the daughter of American parents and grew up with them. She is an American by nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. She is an American film producer and director. Further, she is famous for her work on Erin Brockvich (2000), Feeling Minnesota (1996), 8 Seconds (1994) and Extraordinary Measures (2010).
8 Seconds (1994)Carla Santos ShambergErin Brockvich (2000)Extraordinary Measures (2010)Feeling Minnesota (1996)Julia RobertsMichael ShambergWilliam H. Macy
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One thing common to all great communicators is that when they speak, everybody listens. However, communicating to people is one of the greatest fears for most of the human beings, and especially when it comes to public speaking. Most people dread public speaking more than death! Do you ever wonder why you don't seem to get listened to by others even though you too have many ideas to share?
Confident communication however, is more than what you speak. It takes into account your body language as well.
What's inside the mind of a Successful Communicator?
Of course, you need to have good knowledge about the subject you are talking about, but what actually matters is not what you say, but how you say it. Successful people don't do different things, they do things differently. The first step is to believe in what you say. You must be fully convinced in the idea and only then will there be conviction in the tone of your voice. Your voice now is equipped with the power to hold people's attention. Once you have conviction in your voice, and what you speak is useful for the other people and it actually helps them or gives some credible information, you get appreciation. This certainly peps up your self-confidence!
Most people suffer from fearing catastrophes that never happen. Most people tend to make a very high imaginary impression of other people in their minds.
So much so that their mind starts believing that other people are perfect. This creates an unfair comparison between their own personality and the imaginary personality of other people that they create. This thinking breeds a fear of meeting and talking to other people. It lowers their confidence and they fear what it will be to meet and talk to these "perfect" people. However, in real life nobody is perfect and you must realize this. Everybody has their own set of faults and weaknesses. It's important for you to realize that every human being is essentially imperfect. This will give you greater confidence to go out and face people.
Ideally you must be the best of your moods and carry a pleasant demeanor when you go out and meet people. However, it might not always be possible and it may so happen that you are not fully prepared to communicate, or you are a little tense over some other matter. A confident communicator, though, develops an ability to keep control of his emotions. This quality helps the communicator to keep control of the situation. You may still not be in a good mood but you must make sure that you keep indecisiveness at bay. Your indecision will fritter away your focus and energy and you fail to make any impact. If you decide to communicate. Be yourself, have faith in yourself and go ahead.
Your gesture, postures and eye contact probably talk louder than your words. Body language cuts across all barriers of communication such as language, time, place, knowledge and so on. Your body language starts getting interpreted unconsciously by everyone around. People start forming impressions about you the moment you make an eye contact and body language certainly contributes a considerably large part of the impression you make.
You may have a sad expression on your face because of some other matter, but the person you are talking to may feel that you don't approve what he says, leading to misunderstanding.
A steady gaze may convey intensity, anger, aggression or strong interest. Little eye contact may imply lack of confidence or shyness.
Open hands may convey honesty and openness; however, making a lot of hand gestures might mean that you are being nervous.
Confident communication, including words and gestures, is something that you do not perfect in a day. You must grab every opportunity to communicate. Try to check your communication skills, your strong points and the mistakes you make along with the overall effect on the other person. Try to learn from your experiences and there is no reason why you can't make it. Get going. Good luck!


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Philip Johnson Named Key Account Manager
OMG Roofing Products has promoted Philip Johnson to the position of Key Account Manager, the company announced today. In his new role, Phil will be responsible for managing several strategic accounts with a high level of responsiveness and customer service. Phil started with OMG in 2012 as a field sales representative in Texas, and was promoted in 2014 to the position of regional sales manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He will report to Josh Kelly, vice president/general manager.
"Phil is a dedicated and talented manager, who has shown a commitment to helping the company grow," said Kelly. "He excelled as a field sales representative in Texas and as a regional sales manager in the UK and Ireland. I'm confident that Phil will continue to thrive in this new account management role for the Roofing Products team."
Phil holds a B.S. degree in business administration from the University of the Ozarks, in Clarksville, Arkansas. He can be reached in Agawam, Mass. at 800.633.3800 x 1111 or by email at pjohnson@olyfast.com.


Interim Results For The 6 Months To End June 2018 – Revenue down from £92.7m to £80.1m with Underlying (and Statutory) Profit and EPS both halved to £2.8m and 6.4p respectively. Net Cash is down from £12.7m to £7.3m. As previously guided, FY results will be heavily H2 weighted.
Financial Report For The 26 Weeks To The 1st July 2018 – Revenue up 10% with a Statutory Loss of £107.3m (£150.0m impairment charge). Pension deficit is down from £80.6m to £297m and the Interim Dividend will be paid, 2.37p versus 2.25p last time. FY in-line with market expectations.
I just can't get away from the Pension Deficit, the terminal decline of the print sector although some might fancy the 8% yield! I will remain Neutral for now.
Trading Update For The 6 Months To End June 2018 – Expects FY to be break-even.
This sounds woeful and remains on my Avoid list for now.
Preliminary Results For The 12 Months To End April 2018 – Revenue up by 17.6% from £340.1m to £400.1m, Profit up by 14.6% from £12.5m to £14.3m with EPS up by 13.6% to 14.2p (2017: 12.5p). The Dividend is up 16.7% to 8.4p (2017: 7.2p).
Still quite like this but going to go Neutral here as it seems to be priced about right for now.
Acquisitions Update – Bought 3 new pubs from existing resources, pipeline of potential deals remains strong – Confident of 50 pubs (at buyers prices) by the year end, ahead of the plan set out in the IPO.
I remain Neutral here but will add it to my Watchlist to do more research – Looks quite interesting.


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National Restaurant Association President & CEO Dawn Sweeney Congratulates Andy Puzder on Nomination
National Restaurant Association President & CEO Dawn Sweeney Congratulates Andy Puzder on Nomination as Labor Secretary
National Restaurant Association Member Brings Extensive Experience to Labor Department
Washington, D.C. — Today, President-elect Donald Trump named CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. CEO Andy Puzder as his choice for Secretary of Labor. Puzder has served as CEO of CKE Restaurants, the parent company of Hardee's, Carl's Jr. and other well-known restaurant brands, since 2000.
Below is a statement from National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney on Puzder's nomination:
"We are excited about President-elect Trump's announcement that Andy Puzder will serve as our nation's next Secretary of Labor. As an active member of the National Restaurant Association, Andy brings much-needed business experience to the Department of Labor. He has a proven track record of turning around businesses, and his background in the restaurant industry will help foster an environment for job creation.
"The restaurant industry is the second largest private sector employer in the country, employing more than 14 million people and producing more than $780 billion in sales annually. It is encouraging someone who has worked in the industry and understands its vast benefits to the American economy as well as the challenges it currently faces will serve in one of the highest posts in the Administration."


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Joan Jett rips SeaWorld breeding program on behalf of PETA at parks' annual shareholder meeting
Jett is expected to ask SeaWorld, which has operated a San Antonio park since 1988, to end its breeding of dolphins and beluga whales.
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Rock 'n' roll royalty are among those mourning the death of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.
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Super Bowl in Tampa creates 'craziness' outside, inside
They arrived in Orlando on Friday and drove 90 minutes to Tampa the following day to "check out the scene" and grab dinner. "The cardboard fans actually make it look like it's full," said Tampa native and longtime Bucs season-ticket holder Matt Geer. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued an executive order last month requiring masks to be worn outside in the city's most popular entertainment and recreation areas during Super Bowl festivities and the days following the event. It was his first Super Bowl since 1969 in Miami. Goodman's oldest son, Lee, fell in love with the Buccaneers while playing video games and wanting nothing more than to see them in the Super Bowl for the first time in 18 years.
New this week: 'Saved by the Bell,' Miley Cyrus & McCarthy
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Review: San Antonio's Fea Seizes on Video Streaming and Delivers Riot Grrrl Punch With Bikini Kill Set
San Antonio's all-female punk quartet Fea is no exception.For many bands, livestream performances mean unusual covers, and Fea took that inspiration and added its own Chicana spin. On Tuesday night, the band played an online set via the StageIt platform as Bikini Mata meaning it played Bikini Kill covers en Espaol.The band hit the stage with early Bikini Kill tune Demirep. Vocalist Letty Morales channeled a riot grrrl vibe with a Femme Fatale t-shirt and bright red lipstick, spitting the lyrics. The band recorded as a single featuring Joan Jett, with whom Fea also has a history . They started the second half of the performance with Itch.Feas originals were an interesting contrast with Bikini Mata. Merde followed with a more traditional punk sound and Diaz double-timing it in the verse and a fiery lead from Lopez.The set closed with Ya Se and Feminazi for an old-school punk vibe.
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Sashani Ewar a dreamer by nature, has charted her own career path as a Visual Arts educator, entrepreneur and content creator. Her educational background nurtured her into becoming the driven, disciplined and charismatic woman that she is today. A Jamaican born into excellence, Sashani is a proud graduate of Rusea's High School and The Mico University College.
On her journey as an educator, she worked at Munro College and Cherryvale Elementary. In 2018, Sashani broke the over 10 years drought at Munro College in the Visual Arts department with 100% success rate in the CSEC Examination and became the youngest and second female in the department to do so. In 2019, Sashani was recognized as Induction Teacher of the Year for Cherryvale Elementary and was nominated as Induction Teacher of the Year for Sumter School District, South Carolina.
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Miska is an alumna of Northern Caribbean University. She obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Teacher Education, emphasizing in English Literature and minoring in Spanish. She is a certified TEFL tutor. Miska is quite the enthusiast when it comes on to learning about different cultures. It was this enthusiasm that propelled her to venture across the world to China, where she engulfed herself in a TEFL role. Through this experience, Miska not only refined her ESL teaching skills, but was also able to immersed herself in the Chinese culture and their teaching and learning styles. Miska's lives by the quote "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." -Ludwig Wittgenstein
Aleisha Brown- Bucknor, B.Ed.
Aleisha Brown-Bucknor is an alumna of the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College and The University of the West Indies Mona, Jamaica where she attained her Teaching Diploma and B.Ed. in English Language Education respectively. She has over seven (7) years of experience teaching both English Language and Literature. Aleisha was awarded for her contribution to the development of the Humanities Department in 2016 at the Grange Hill High School. Among her other awards are that of Best Classroom 2013, Outstanding Record Keeping 2014-15 and the World's Best Teacher 2014. Outside of the classroom, Aleisha enjoys dancing, singing and spending time with her family. Aleisha is motivated daily by Phil Collin's quote that states, "In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn."
Mickael Graham, B.Sc.
English Language, English Literature, Language Arts
Mickael Graham is a lover of language and communication and the ultimate professional. She holds a Bachelors of Science Degree from UWI MONA in International Relations and Spanish. She is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Project Management. Mickael enjoys writing prose, reading voraciously, socializing, listening to music, learning new languages and cultures while exploring the culinary arts. She has mastered the art of using the English Language in written and spoken form. Consequently, it brings her great pride and satisfaction to teach persons how to master the art of the English Language and English Literature.
Rashid Cargill, B.Ed.
Rashid Cargill is a graduate of The Mico University College where he obtained his Bachelor of Education with specialization in Industrial Technology . He has over 3 years experience teaching Technical Drawing and Building Construction at Ardenne High School. Rashid has successfully nurtured his students to attain 100% passes in CSEC and CAPE in the respective subject areas over the 3 years period. He is the youngest individual who has successful achieved this. When Rashid is not teaching, he is either playing and streaming Fifa or cooking for friends and family. Rashid lives by Mahatma Gandhi's quote, "Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
Sophia Thomas, M.Ed.
Hola todos! Yo soy Sophia Thomas.
A Spanish teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Sophia grew up in Venezuela where she learnt to speak Spanish fluently. Upon returning to Jamaica, she enrolled in the Spanish Linguistics Program at Shortwood Teachers' College, where she attained a Diploma in Secondary Education and graduated with Credit. She then enrolled at the University of the West Indies, Mona where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Spanish. Sophia completed a Master's degree in ESOL at American College of Education and a Graduate Certificate course in Spanish at Westfield State University. Sophia enjoys speaking Spanish, listening to music, dancing Salsa and socializing. Teaching is her passion and she is driven to make my students succeed.
Danielle Bandoo-Vaz, B.Sc
Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Sciences from the University of the West
Indies and a Diploma in Primary Spanish Education from Sam Sharpe Teachers' College. She has almost ten years of experience teaching Spanish and other subject areas to students of ages five to twelve years. Señora Vaz was awarded for her indelible contribution as one of the Most Outstanding Grade Six Teachers, Most Outstanding Peer Leader and Most Adaptable Teacher in proactively navigating the teaching-learning arena in the 2020 pandemic. She has trained and prepared students to represent their school at many social events, as well as to secure goal-medal performances in Jamaica's National Spanish Festivals over the years. In her leisure time, Danielle enjoys hosting game nights, exploring the outdoors, painting, cooking up a storm in the kitchen and watching the sun disappear over the horizon. She is eager to meet her new students! ¡Vamos a aprender Español!
Dacia McNally, M.Ed.
Dacia McNally is a diligent and enthusiastic French teacher with over 15 years experience. Dacia has taught both French and Spanish but her main focus has been on French in recent years. Her teaching experience spans three countries which has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and numerous success stories. She is passionate about her craft and remains au courant with developments in her field. Dacia is a graduate of the University of the West Indies where she earned a Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish. She also holds a Master's in Adult and Continuing Education from the same university. Dacia is currently training to be a certified online instructor to meet the new demands of current educational needs. She is an avid reader and she enjoys cooking. She also enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures as well as different languages. She is looking forward to meeting her students. Allons-y!
Chinelo Ofoche, BA.
Japanese, ESL
Chinelo is an educator and researcher. Much of her education is centered around biology and mathematics, however she is also very skilled in the Japanese language. She currently has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences, and has conducted neurological research in Tokyo, Japan. Much of her time following her degree was used to gain experience in teaching and to improve on her Japanese skills. However that time was also used to indulge in her hobbies, which are traveling, cooking, martial arts, studying cultures and their histories, and writing. Chinelo is excited to help you to learn not only a language but a culture!
Alicia Christie, LLB
Alicia Christie is an Attorney-at Law whose mantra is through persistence and perseverance every dream can be achieved. Her love for the law started to be honed into what can be described as a success story. She graduated from the University of Technology, Jamaica where she pursued her Bachelor of Law. Through hard work and diligence, she later gained acceptance at the Norman Manley Law School and completed her studies in September 2018. She was called to the Jamaican Bar on December 18, 2018. Alicia's journey is embellished with volunteering and assisting youths. At the University of Technology, Jamaica, she was the Program Coordinator for the Chapter of Jamaican for Justice, member of the United Debate on Public Speaking and also a member of the Faculty of Law netball team and chorale. She was awarded a certificate for outstanding contribution to student development. She enjoys writing poetry, singing, cooking and baking. Her areas of practice includes Civil Law, Personal Injury Law, Estate and Administration, Family Law, Real Property and Conveyancing.
Brennan Corley, BSc.
2D Digital Animation
An "Artist Inspiring Creativity", Brennan Corley is an Illustrator and Animator with an amped up imagination. He is an alumni of Full Sail University with a Bachelor's of Science in Computer Animation. While attending Full Sail, he was a co-founder of the Stop Motion Animation Club known as SMAC. He is the creator of the JAX Animation group on Facebook, and is currently working on a short animated series for his YouTube channel. He grew up drawing, watching cartoons and anime, and aspired for his creations to come to life. Animation, which is the illusion of life, was the medium that opened the path to Brennan's creative adventure. He sought out Full Sail because he believed it would assist him on his path to becoming an Animator. He acquired those skills, and also became very acquainted with the work ethic the animation industry requires. Outside of drawing, Brennan teaches and trains youth basketball. He also likes to drum, dance, make music, and enjoys photography and videography.
Carlton Nicholson, M.Ed.
Arts & Crafts, Visual Arts
Carlton Nicholson is a graduate of the University of the West Indies Mona in Kingston Jamaica where he attained a Masters degree in Educational Administration (M.Ed.) with honours. Carlton also graduated from The Mico University College where he attained a Bachelor in Education with Specialization in Visual Arts and a Diploma in Primary Education. His teaching experience spans the last 24 years at the secondary level working with students from grades 7 to 13, preparing both CSEC (Visual arts) and Cape (Art & Design) students with an exceptional pass rate each year. He teaches art from his heart building self-esteem in his students and challenging them to find their inner artist. He also believes that through the process of doing art, individuals experience creative thinking, problem solving and development of their artistic 'eye'. Beyond artistic pursuits he enjoys time with his family, officiating football games, playing volleyball, football, basketball and volunteering at his children's school.
Nadine Clemetson, M.Ed.
Nadine Clemetson is a graduate of the University of the West Indies Mona in Kingston Jamaica where she attained a Masters degree in Leadership in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Workforce Development (WFD) with distinction. Nadine also graduated from The Mico University College where she attained a Bachelors in Education with Specialization in Visual Arts. Nadine has taught at the secondary level for 4 years where she managed to attain excellent CSEC and CAPE passes in Visual arts and Cape Art and Design. Her 24 distinctions in CAPE Art and Design over a three year period is one of the highlights of her career at the secondary level. Nadine is now an accomplished lecturer at The Mico University College in Jamaica where she prepares young student teachers to become optimally rounded in the classroom. As a Young and opinionated individual she enjoys conversing with colleagues about topical issues affecting Jamaica and the world. In her speared time she finds it fitting to read, watch Netflix, surf the internet and creating content for her YouTube Channel.
Jenile Blackstock, B.Ed.
Principles of Accounts, Economics
Jenile is a humanitarian at heart and a passionate teacher. Her love for people and teaching has
channeled her journey through the field of education. Jenile has been a Business Education teacher for the past 6 years. During those years,
she has taught Principles of Accounts for five (5) years and Economics for the past two (2) years respectively. Her professional portfolio entails a Bachelor of Education Secondary with Specialization in Business Education, Project Management Certification, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Certification level 1. Jenile enjoys listening motivational audios, debates, reading and skipping.
Georgiann Brown, Dip.
Information Technology, Principles of Business
Georgiann Brown holds a Diploma in Secondary Education (Business and Computer Studies) obtained from Bethlehem Moravian College and also a Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) Certificate from Vocational Training Development Institute (VTDI). Georgiann has been in the educational field for over 6 years. She is a teacher of Information Technology, Principles of Business at the CSEC level and Data Operation instructor for HEART TRUST NTA. At Garvey Maceo High School, she has broken the stagnant average of 55% passing rate for Information Technology in the CSEC examinations. Her hobbies are centered around dancing, singing, helping others and and having a good time. Georgiann believes that "If you aim high and choose wisely you will persevere especially if you add a little hard work and determination."
Keith Nare, MSc.
Civil Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Keith Nare is a graduate from the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa where he attained a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry & Biochemistry, BSc Honors in Chemistry, Master of Science in Chemistry with applications in Civil Engineering. He has over 7 years of teaching experience. He was the first ever Research Associate at the South African National Road Agency Limited, a role in which he trained and coached Civil Engineering students from all over South Africa for about 2 and a half years. He recently completed a visiting Research Associate position at the Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre at the University of Nottingham in England and is currently completing his PhD in Chemistry with applications in sustainable materials for road construction. Keith believes in the beauty of diversity and learning new cultures and he enjoys teaching students from all grades as he is passionate about making science, technology, engineering and mathematics fun and much more easier to grasp. He enjoys cycling and when he is not busy he normally is on the road cycling but also very keen on nature trail works, art and sport.
Jashema Panapa, MSc.
Jashema Panapa is a nine-year elementary education teacher who began teaching at Brockington Elementary School. She is currently at Cherryvale Elementary, where she teaches all subjects at the third grade level. Jashema has served as a member of the School Improvement Council, a mentor, and cooperating teacher to undergraduate students. Jashema earned a Masters in Instructional Technology from Lesley University. Since then, she has earned certification/qualifications as a Google Educator, certification in NearPod, Promethean presenter, and an Arts in Curriculum presenter. She enjoys all things tech, incorporating them in her lessons, being active, and bonding/working with her students. It is her belief that combining these factors during learning, play an integral part in the success of her students.
Roxanne Francis, M.Sc.
Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics
An adage Roxanne always cherished and lived by is one written by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." As such, Roxanne has led a life championing the idea that one of the greatest drivers of empowerment is education. This has influenced her interaction with her students over the years as she always encouraged the need to never be mediocre in their approach to anything, but instead always putting their best effort in. Even in her academic career too, she wants to be able to contribute holistically to nation building as an advocate for Mathematics and its grave importance, and the need for more sustainable developmental opportunities for young people through pursuing higher education. Roxanne has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Chemistry with honors, a Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education and a Master of Science degree in Mathematics with Distinction, all from the University of the West Indies. Apart from her life's work in academia, she is a sociable person who loves to have fun and create memories with the people she loves. She loves God and knows that nothing is impossible for Him. Roxanne enjoys reading, eating out, binge watching Suits and traveling. She also enjoys nature and believes that the simple things in life are most important.
Md. Mumtaz Alam Ansari, MSc.
Engineering Drawing, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
Mumtaz is an Assistant Professor who has over 7 years of teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering. Mumtaz has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal. He is GATE qualified. His academic strengths are in Thermodynamics, Refrigeration and air conditioning, IC Engine, Power Plant Engineering, Heat transfer, Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics, Industrial Engineering, Operation Research, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Mechanics, Physics, Math and many more. Mumtaz describes his teaching quality as his strength. Mumtaz is a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. He thoroughly enjoys working with students and encourages creative expression.
Junior Roberts, BSc.
Junior Roberts attended the University of West Indies where he pursued a BSc. in Electronics
with a minor in Computer Science. Junior has over six years of experience teaching physics and has been teaching physics for over 2 years at a prominent high school in Jamaica. He is extremely passionate about the teaching of physics and constantly works to improve his delivery and engagement with students. He engages students in fun and dynamic manner ensuring students are fully engaged in his classes. Outside the classroom, he has spent the last 4 years helping students around the world grasp the challenging topics of physics via his Youtube Channel. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports watching movies and spending time with family. Mr. Roberts is a firm believer in hard work and lives by the quote "Hard work beats talent if talent doesn't work hard."
Danielle Williams, BSc.
Biology, Science, Human & Social Biology
Danielle Williams began her teaching career volunteering at the St. Catherine High School, Jamaica, teaching Integrated Science and Biology to 7 th through 9 th grade students. She has tutored students for CSEC and CAPE Biology as well as at the university level General Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Parasitology. Danielle aspires to be a driving force behind the development of STEM in Jamaica. In pursuing this goal, Danielle has completed a BSc in Integrated Health Science at the University of Technology, Jamaica, a certificate in Phlebotomy from the Northern Caribbean University, and is pursuing a MSc in Biology at the Northern Caribbean University. Danielle has a strong passion for learning and discovering new concepts and lives by the mantra "Whatever I do not know, I will learn." In her spare time Danielle can be found watching sci-fi movies, in the kitchen, or playing with her three beautiful dogs.
Kuchipudi Suresh, M.Sc.
Kuchipudi Suresh is a graduate of Kakatiya University where he achieved a Master of Science in Plant Science. Kuchipudi has over 10 years of teaching experience. He has taught as a Botany and Biology teacher at both the high school and junior college level. Simultaneously he has tutored students online from various countries such as Singapore, US, UK and New Zealand. Kuchipudi has experience teaching Biology for SAT, AP-Biology, IGCSE and IBDP curricula. His hobbies includes reading books, watching movies and spending his free time hanging out with my friends.
Kerieda Rowe, BSc.
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Human and Social Biology, Science
Kerieda Rowe is a science teacher with a difference! Having over 13 years of teaching experience; Kerieda has successfully taught almost all of the key science subjects (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Human and Social Biology, Integrated Science) up to the CSEC level and tutored both CAPE Biology and CAPE Chemistry. Kerieda hails Northern Caribbean University as her alma mater; where she earned an ASc in Biology (Hons) and a BSc in Medical Technology (Hons). She has an Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training and Assessing Learning from the City & Guilds of London. When she is not engaging in pedagogy, she is hanging out with her family, watching movies and inspirational videos, singing, listening to music, dancing and learning new things.
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Tena Turner-Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Guidance and Counselling, a Teaching
Diploma in Secondary Education from Mico University College, Certificate in Art Therapy from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts . With a passion for excellence, she is currently a M.SC Student in Counselling and Social Work at the Mico University College. Tena is a Guidance Counsellor for ten (10) years , who has played influential roles in aiding students succeed such as Assistant Camp Manager, Camp Counsellor at the Ministry of Education in Association with the National Education Trust and USAID Behaviour Modification Camp. She was named best female counsellor of the camp. Equally, she has served on the Trauma Team for the Region One Ministry of Education Guidance and Counselling unit between 2017-2019. Likewise, a Lecturer/Facilitator at the HEART TRUST NSTA as a Lecturer in the HOPE Service Corp and the YEDAI Programme covering topics such as Career Development, Conflict management, Self-Development, and Family life Management. When Tena is not in teaching/counselling, she is singing, a Cub-scout leader registered with the Scout Association of Jamaica and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Young professionals St. Andrew, Jamaica.
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Amorkard Brown is a graduate of The University of the West Indies. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Science Education. He is an effective leader that has earned many accolades. He is the Recipient of the Prime Minister's Youth Award for Excellence in Leadership (2013), Teacher of the Year (2019), Lasco Ambassador and currently the Youngest Master Teacher in Jamaica. Amorkard currently is a panelist for Master Teachers of Jamaica. Amorkard has been conducting professional development trainings for over 5 years. He is the founder of JaTEACH which is a seminar that assists teachers with perfessional development. Amorkard believes that, "Branding your teaching is the foremost important thing in becoming an effective teacher."
Effective Classroom Strategies and Practices
Keisha Morgan is a graduate of The University of the West Indies and the Nova Southeastern University where she obtained a Bachelor in Education degree in Spanish and a Master of Science degree in Teaching and Learning respectively. Keisha has a record of accomplishment of guiding students and teachers to advancing towards their goals. She spearheaded several workshops for students preparing for the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations in Jamaica, which yielded excellent passes. She also facilitated professional development workshops for teachers on lesson planning, instructional strategies and understanding your students, in Jamaica and the United States. Keisha believes in the philosophy, "Teach children how to think, not what to think,"
Margaret Mead. Keisha also enjoys creative writing, play writing, acting, spending time with
family and friends and meeting new people.
Shelly Ann James, B.Ed.
Technology and Classroom Advancement
Shelly Ann James is the Actg. Head of Department for the Computing & Information Technology and teacher of Information Technology and Principles of Accounts. She has garnered over 10 years of teaching experience in private and public institutions at the high school level. Shelly Ann holds a B.Ed. in Computer Science (Second Upper Class Honors) and a Diploma in Secondary Education specializing in Business and Computing. She strongly believes in the effective integration of technology in our classroom and our daily lives, especially since it is no longer an option to consider but rather to unhesitatingly adopt in light of the issues we are faced. Shelly Ann believes that there is method for everyone to learn and once a person is willing to try, I'm willing to make it possible.
Dezric Beckford, MSc.
Marketing Your Professional Brand
Dezric Beckford is an enthusiast for Organizational Diagnosis and Development. As the current Manager of Human Resource Management at the Jamaica Special Economic Zone Authority, he prides himself on providing an excellent platform through which employees can thrive and develop through several channels. As a HR Generalist, he has practiced in areas of Performance Management, Industrial/Employee Relations, Compensation Management, Training & Development and Organizational Diagnosis inter alia. He has conducted several presentations and training sessions on personal management and development and intricately attempts to unravel one's truest potential through expertly designed programmes. Dezric holds a Bachelors of Law from The University of Technology and a MSc in Human Resources Development (Dist) from the University of the West Indies.
Diploma in Secondary Education from Mico University College, Certificate in Art Therapy from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts . With a passion for excellence, she is currently a M.SC Student in Counselling and Social Work at the Mico University College. Tena is a Guidance Counsellor for ten (10) years , who has played influential roles in aiding students succeed such as Assistant Camp Manager, Camp Counsellor at the Ministry of Education in Association with the National Education Trust and USAID Behaviour Modification Camp. Equally, she has served on the Trauma Team for the Region One Ministry of Education Guidance and Counselling unit between 2017-2019. Likewise, a Lecturer/Facilitator at the HEART TRUST NSTA as a Lecturer in the HOPE Service Corp and the YEDAI Programme covering topics such as Career Development, Conflict management, Self-Development, and Family life Management.
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Welcome to our new Toronto Street Style section
Have you missed our Street Style? Today we're thrilled to officially announce our new Toronto Street Style section. As you'll notice, the section looks a lot different - both from the rest of the blogTO site as well as from what you're used to from our Street Style coverage. Here are some of the key changes we made. Hopefully you'll agree with us that they're big improvements.
Street Style now has its own section of the site. Previously, we posted all our Street Style coverage in our Fashion section but this made it difficult to find all the older Street Style posts. Now that they're organized in one dedicated section of the site we hope you'll find it a lot easier to find and browse photos.
Improved commenting system. We now support comments on individual photos instead of on entire collections which means it's easier to have a focused discussion about a particular outfit. But you'll need to login first. It's easy. Really. You don't need to create a username or password but instead simply connect to your Facebook account. We use the same profile information you may have already setup in our iPhone and iPad apps.
You can now rate photos. Because sometimes you might like someone's style but don't have much to say. Now you can rate someone's outfit as a Hit or a Miss and sort photos on the site to see which ones are the top rated.
Larger photos. One of the common feature requests we received about our previous Street Style coverage was to be able to view photos larger. Now you can.
Tagging. Our photographers now tag photos with tags like leather, burgundy or hat which makes it easier to look up photos for specific themes or items you're interested in.
Street Style vs. Party Style. We now categorize our photos by whether they were taken at a party or on the street.
We hope you like the changes. We'll be adding some links to the section from the main site soon so you always know how to find it. Please add your comments and feedback below. We'd like to know what you think about our new approach to Street Style and welcome any suggestions for how we can continue to improve this feature on the site.
Now, go take a look around. We've been busy taking photos on the street and at events over the past month or so. Here are some of the most recent collections:
Harry's Underground Lounge featuring Bishop Morocco
The 3rd Annual Climax fundraiser at the Berkeley Church
The Vessel fashion show featuring Breeny McCarney and artist Irena Komadinic
Friday Night Live at the ROM
Closing Night for FAT 2012
The AGO Massive Party
The 30 Sexy Years of Guess Party
The Sauvage launch party


Anchor Earrings. Turquoise Blue and Navy Blue Earrings. Nautical Jewelry. Magnesite / Howlite Earrings with Sterling Silver.
Turquoise blue magnesite anchor earrings. Accented with navy blue magnesite and sterling silver. All metal is solid 925 sterling silver.
Matching anchor bracelet shown in the fourth picture is made of rustic brown leather, freshwater pearl and the same magnesite anchor beads. Items can be purchased as a set or separately.
Items will be shipped within 24-72 hours from purchase. They will arrive in a gift box with ribbon, ready for gift giving.


Saïd Business School (SBS) is part of the University of Oxford, one of the world's top universities. It is named after its chief benefactor, Wafic Saïd, and is famous for its MBA, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Law and Finance, and DPhil Management Studies programmes.
The Financial Times and Bloomsberg Business Week rank the SBS MBA third in the UK, while the average GMAT score for admission in 2016-17 was 692, one of the highest in the UK. It is one of the only business schools in the UK which enrols more than 250 students during a single intake.
Its MBA programme tackles global issues faced by businesses in the 21st century and is designed around three themes that shape today's business environment: global rules of the game, entrepreneurship and responsible business. The School also offers a part-time 'Executive Master of Business Administration' degree for professionals with more than five years management experience.
Saïd Business School was ranked the best business school in the UK in the 2017 Times Higher Education awards.


If you try and picture a typical night for rapper T-Pain, your mind probably conjures up images of him hanging out in cool clubs with cool people. It most likely doesn't go to him cuddled up on the couch with his wife, watching cat GIFs into the wee hours of the morning. Well, a recent tweet by the performer proved us all wrong.
The tweet has sent Twitter users hearts a fluttering and led to an overall consensus by the internet that T-Pain and his wife are definite 'relationship goals'.
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import { createAction, handleActions, combineActions } from 'redux-actions';

import { assign, getAppState } from './helpers.js';

// ACTION TYPES
export const constants = {
  LOADING_GAMES: 'LOADING_GAMES',
  SET_GAME_DATE: 'SET_GAME_DATE',
  SET_GAMES_FROM_DATE: 'SET_GAMES_FROM_DATE',
  SET_GAME: 'SET_GAME',
  SET_PITCHERS_BY_GAME: 'SET_PITCHERS_BY_GAME',
  SET_PITCHER: 'SET_PITCHER',
  SET_PITCH_DATA: 'SET_PITCH_DATA',
  SET_SELECTED_PITCH: 'SET_SELECTED_PITCH',
  SET_SELECTED_AT_BAT: 'SET_SELECTED_AT_BAT',
  AT_BAT_SELECTED: 'AT_BAT_SELECTED'
}

// ACTIONS
export const actions = {
  setLoading: createAction(constants.LOADING_GAMES),
  setDate: createAction(constants.SET_GAME_DATE),
  setGamesByDate: createAction(constants.SET_GAMES_FROM_DATE),
  setGame: createAction(constants.SET_GAME),
  setPitchersByGame: createAction(constants.SET_PITCHERS_BY_GAME),
  setPitcher: createAction(constants.SET_PITCHER),
  setPitchData: createAction(constants.SET_PITCH_DATA),
  setSelectedPitch: createAction(constants.SET_SELECTED_PITCH),
  setSelectedAtBat: createAction(constants.SET_SELECTED_AT_BAT),
  atBatSelected: createAction(constants.AT_BAT_SELECTED)
}

// INITIAL STATE
const initialState = {
  games: [],
  loading: false,
  date: null,
  selectedGame: null,
  selectedPitcher: null,
  pitchers: [],
  pitchData: [],
  selectedPitch: null,
  selectedPitches: []
};

// SELECTORS
export const selectors = {
  getSelectedGameId: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.selectedGame,
  getGameDate: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.date,
  getPitchData: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.pitchData,
  getSelectedPitches: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.selectedPitches,
  getSelectedPitchId: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.selectedPitch,
  getGames: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.games,
  getSelectedPitcher: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.selectedPitcher,
  getPitchers: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.pitchers,
  getLoadingState: (state) => getAppState(state).gameData.loading,
  hasSelectedPitch: (state) => !!getAppState(state).gameData.selectedPitch,
  selectedPitchObj: (state) => {
    const parsedState = getAppState(state);

    const selectedPitchId = parsedState.gameData.selectedPitch;

    if (!selectedPitchId) {
      return null
    }

    const selectedPitches = parsedState.gameData.selectedPitches;

    return selectedPitches.find((pitch) => pitch.pitchId === selectedPitchId)
  },
  selectedPitchFinalPosition: (state) => {
    return selectors.selectedPitchObj(state).finalPosition();
  },
  selectedPitchFinalTime: (state) => {
    return selectors.selectedPitchObj(state).finalTime
  }
}

const localSelections = {
  getGamesList: (state) => state.games,
  getPitcherList: (state) => state.pitchers,
}

// REDUCER

export default handleActions({
  [constants.SET_GAME]: (state, { payload }) => {
    const gamesList = localSelections.getGamesList(state)
    return assign(state, {
      selectedGame: gamesList.find((game) => game.gameday_link === payload).gameday_link
    })
  },
  [constants.SET_PITCHER]: (state, { payload }) => {
    const pitcherList = localSelections.getPitcherList(state)
    return assign(state, {
      selectedPitcher: pitcherList.find((pitcher) => pitcher.id === payload).id
    })
  },
  [constants.SET_GAME_DATE]: (state, { payload }) => {
    return assign(state, { date: payload.date })
  },
  [constants.SET_SELECTED_AT_BAT]: (state, { payload }) => {
    const { selectedPitches } = payload;
    return assign(state, {
      selectedPitches,
      selectedPitch: selectedPitches[0].pitchId
    })
  },
  [combineActions(
    constants.LOADING_GAMES,
    constants.SET_GAMES_FROM_DATE,
    constants.SET_PITCHERS_BY_GAME,
    constants.SET_PITCH_DATA,
    constants.SET_SELECTED_PITCH,
  )]: (state, { payload = {} }) => {
    return Object.assign(
      {},
      state,
      payload
    )
  }
}, initialState)

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Orange, Texas Resident Sentenced for Gun and Drug Charges
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FEB 17 (BEAUMONT, Texas) - A 59 year old Orange, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for conspiring to possess "crack" cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit and U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Grover Lee Roberts pleaded guilty on November 24, 2015, to Conspiracy to Possess with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine Base and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark. In addition to his term of imprisonment, Roberts' was ordered to forfeit his residence and the gun recovered from his house to the Government. In addition, he received a money judgment in the amount of $10,000.
According to information presented in court, beginning sometime in 2008, Roberts began to sell ounce quantities of cocaine base from or near his residence in Orange, Texas. In early 2009, Roberts was arrested and pleaded guilty to felony possession of a controlled substance in the 128th District Court of Orange, Texas. Despite receiving a seven year probated sentence for these state charges, Roberts persisted in his crack cocaine distribution until his arrest on federal charges in October, 2015. While executing search and arrest warrants at Roberts' residence in Orange, Roberts told officers that he had a gun in his residence. A subsequent search of his Roberts' home produced a Hardballer, AMT Long Slide .45 caliber pistol and .45 caliber ammunition. This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Orange Police Department and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Craft.
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Earlier this week our Sales and Marketing Director, Amelia Anderson, attended the Commonwealth Business Forum, as part of the 25th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018.
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) is a unique platform bringing together businesses and Government leaders from across the Commonwealth to debate the issues facing their countries in 2018 and beyond. It was the 11th CBF and the first held in the UK in 20 years.
Over three days the full agenda included sessions covering a wide range of topics from Financial Regulation: Working Together to Address De-Risking, through to Fintech and Innovation in Financial Services.
Overarching themes framing these discussions included:
Accessing modern financial services;
Easing the pathway for business and growth;
Harnessing Commonwealth technology and innovation;
Creating a new attitude to sustainable business;
Mobilising an export economy; and
Attracting inward investment.
I feel incredibly privileged to have been invited to attend such an exciting, innovative and collaborative event. The Commonwealth Business Forum provides the perfect platform to forge new relationships with business and government leaders from around the Commonwealth and to help shape future policy on trade. I would like to especially thank the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, the Government of the United Kingdom and the City of London for organising such a productive and galvanising Forum.
Amelia Anderson, Sales and Marketing Director
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As a business of the Commonwealth we at BankSearch already enjoy the advantages of our shared legal systems, languages and values, which have enabled us to successfully export our services to other member states. We look forward to ever increasing cooperation, knowledge sharing and trade opportunities as promoted by the Commonwealth Business Forum 2018.
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Darkness Revealed Update 38 - How to Create Effective Videogame Audio (Part 2)
In our last update, we started talking about how design decisions affect our sound effects' creation. The difference between Game Sounds and Interface Sounds and how important that distinction is from an overall game design point of view. Today we're gonna wrap this first pass through sound effects creation. Let's get going!
Adjusting Tones
As you can tell, sound design has a crucial impact not only in the game world but also in UIs and HUDs. As a first test of audio for our UI, we created SFXs for our pause screen. This task was really important, as it dictates how other interfaces in the game should sound like.
For this screen, we only used four different sound effects:
- One for opening the menu and for confirming an option
- A subtle one for when the player moves between options
- One for going back or canceling an operation
- One for closing the menu.
Notice how the "confirm" effect sounds positive, and the "go back" effect sounds negative? They are almost the same, but the confirmations go from a lower to a higher tone, and the negative is the opposite. This helps the player understand how his action affect the screen he is navigating. The more we can convey without words, the more natural the interaction becomes.
Missing Sounds
Curious fact: it's really difficult to list beforehand all the sounds you will need. As you start implementing sounds in the game, you begin "noticing the silences". Things you haven't foreseen end up needing some sort of audio feedback. You only know it's done when you stop noticing the absence of sounds. Check it out:
On our "Sounds to Make" list, the moray would only have the biting sound. The blowfish would have no sound at all. When we started implementing audio feedback in the game, however, their silence felt wrong. When planning your audio work, make sure to leave some margin for such adjustments.
Another example is the secret passage sound. At first we didn't plan to add sound to that action. But discovering a secret must be satisfying, so a "revealing" sound was in order!
Phew! Quite a lot to talk about audio... Hope you guys enjoyed! In the future, we'll surely make another update focused on this topic. For now, time to move to other areas! Did you like this update? Let us know on Twitter and Facebook, so feel free to say hello. Or, if you want to receive these updates complete and before everyone else, sign up for our Golden Chest.


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package toolkits

import (
	"fmt"
	"io/ioutil"
	"os"
	"path/filepath"
	"testing"

	"github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise/models"
	"github.com/bitrise-io/go-utils/command"
	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
)

func Test_stepBinaryFilename(t *testing.T) {
	{
		sIDData := models.StepIDData{SteplibSource: "path", IDorURI: "./", Version: ""}
		require.Equal(t, "path-._", stepBinaryFilename(sIDData))
	}

	{
		sIDData := models.StepIDData{SteplibSource: "git", IDorURI: "https://github.com/bitrise-steplib/steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git", Version: "master"}
		require.Equal(t, "git-https___github.com_bitrise-steplib_steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git-master", stepBinaryFilename(sIDData))
	}

	{
		sIDData := models.StepIDData{SteplibSource: "git", IDorURI: "https://github.com/bitrise-steplib/steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git", Version: ""}
		require.Equal(t, "git-https___github.com_bitrise-steplib_steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git", stepBinaryFilename(sIDData))
	}

	{
		sIDData := models.StepIDData{SteplibSource: "_", IDorURI: "https://github.com/bitrise-steplib/steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git", Version: "master"}
		require.Equal(t, "_-https___github.com_bitrise-steplib_steps-go-toolkit-hello-world.git-master", stepBinaryFilename(sIDData))
	}

	{
		sIDData := models.StepIDData{SteplibSource: "https://github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise-steplib.git", IDorURI: "script", Version: "1.2.3"}
		require.Equal(t, "https___github.com_bitrise-io_bitrise-steplib.git-script-1.2.3", stepBinaryFilename(sIDData))
	}
}

func Test_parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput(t *testing.T) {
	t.Log("Example OK")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput("go version go1.7 darwin/amd64")
		require.NoError(t, err)
		require.Equal(t, "1.7", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Example OK 2")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput(`go version go1.7 darwin/amd64

`)
		require.NoError(t, err)
		require.Equal(t, "1.7", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Example OK 3")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput("go version go1.7.1 darwin/amd64")
		require.NoError(t, err)
		require.Equal(t, "1.7.1", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Beta OK")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput("go version go1.17beta1 darwin/amd64")
		require.NoError(t, err)
		require.Equal(t, "1.17", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Empty")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput("")
		require.EqualError(t, err, "Failed to parse Go version, error: version call output was empty")
		require.Equal(t, "", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Empty 2")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput(`

`)
		require.EqualError(t, err, "Failed to parse Go version, error: version call output was empty")
		require.Equal(t, "", verStr)
	}

	t.Log("Invalid")
	{
		verStr, err := parseGoVersionFromGoVersionOutput("go version REMOVED darwin/amd64")
		require.EqualError(t, err, "Failed to parse Go version, error: failed to find version in input: go version REMOVED darwin/amd64")
		require.Equal(t, "", verStr)
	}
}

type mockRunner struct {
	outputs map[string]string
	cmds    []string
}

func (m *mockRunner) run(cmd *command.Model) error {
	m.cmds = append(m.cmds, cmd.PrintableCommandArgs())

	return nil
}

func (m *mockRunner) runForOutput(cmd *command.Model) (string, error) {
	m.cmds = append(m.cmds, cmd.PrintableCommandArgs())
	if val, ok := m.outputs[cmd.PrintableCommandArgs()]; ok {
		return val, nil
	}

	return "", nil
}

func Test_goBuildStep(t *testing.T) {
	type args struct {
		packageName   string
		outputBinPath string
	}
	tests := []struct {
		name        string
		isGoModStep bool
		args        args
		mockOutputs map[string]string
		wantCmds    []string
		wantGoMod   bool
	}{
		{
			name:        "Go module step -> Run in Go module mode",
			isGoModStep: true,
			args: args{
				packageName:   "github.com/bitrise-steplib/my-step",
				outputBinPath: "/output",
			},
			wantCmds: []string{
				`go "build" "-o" "/output"`,
			},
		},
		{
			name: "GOPATH step, GO111MODULES=on -> should migrate",
			args: args{
				packageName:   "github.com/bitrise-steplib/my-step",
				outputBinPath: "/output",
			},
			mockOutputs: map[string]string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`: `{"GO111MODULE": "on"}`,
			},
			wantCmds: []string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`,
				`go "build" "-mod=vendor" "-o" "/output"`,
			},
			wantGoMod: true,
		},
		{
			name: "GOPATH step, GO111MODULES='' -> should migrate",
			args: args{
				packageName:   "github.com/bitrise-steplib/my-step",
				outputBinPath: "/output",
			},
			mockOutputs: map[string]string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`: `{"GO111MODULE": ""}`,
			},
			wantCmds: []string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`,
				`go "build" "-mod=vendor" "-o" "/output"`,
			},
			wantGoMod: true,
		},
		{
			name: "GOPATH step, GO111MODULES=auto -> Run in GOPATH mode",
			args: args{
				packageName:   "github.com/bitrise-steplib/my-step",
				outputBinPath: "/output",
			},
			mockOutputs: map[string]string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`: `{"GO111MODULE": "auto"}`,
			},
			wantCmds: []string{
				`go "env" "-json" "GO111MODULE"`,
				`go "build" "-o" "/output" "github.com/bitrise-steplib/my-step"`,
			},
		},
	}

	for _, tt := range tests {
		t.Run(tt.name, func(t *testing.T) {
			stepDir, err := ioutil.TempDir("", "")
			require.NoError(t, err, "failed to create temp dir")

			goModPath := filepath.Join(stepDir, "go.mod")
			if tt.isGoModStep {
				err := ioutil.WriteFile(goModPath, []byte{}, 0600)
				require.NoError(t, err, "failed to create file")
			}

			mockRunner := mockRunner{outputs: tt.mockOutputs}
			goConfig := GoConfigurationModel{
				GoBinaryPath: "go",
				GOROOT:       "/goroot",
			}

			err = goBuildStep(&mockRunner, goConfig, tt.args.packageName, stepDir, tt.args.outputBinPath)

			require.NoError(t, err, "goBuildStep()")
			require.Equal(t, tt.wantCmds, mockRunner.cmds, "goBuildStep() run commands do not match")

			if tt.wantGoMod {
				_, err := os.Stat(goModPath)
				require.NoError(t, err, "go.mod was not created")
			}
		})
	}
}

func Benchmark_goBuildStep(b *testing.B) {
	isInstallRequired, _, goConfig, err := selectGoConfiguration()
	require.NoError(b, err, "Failed to select an appropriate Go installation for compiling the Step")

	if isInstallRequired {
		b.Fatalf("Failed to select an appropriate Go installation for compiling the Step")
	}

	stepDir, err := ioutil.TempDir("", "")
	require.NoError(b, err)

	defer func() {
		err := os.RemoveAll(stepDir)
		require.NoError(b, err)
	}()

	outputDir, err := ioutil.TempDir("", "")
	require.NoError(b, err)

	defer func() {
		err := os.RemoveAll(outputDir)
		require.NoError(b, err)
	}()

	stepmanCmd := command.New("stepman", "activate",
		"--collection", "https://github.com/bitrise-io/bitrise-steplib",
		"--id", "xcode-test",
		"--version", "2.5.0", "--update",
		"--path", stepDir)
	err = stepmanCmd.Run()
	require.NoError(b, err)

	packageName := "github.com/bitrise-steplib/steps-xcode-test"

	for _, mode := range []string{"on", "auto"} {
		b.Run(fmt.Sprintf("Benchmarking GO111MODULE=%s", mode), func(b *testing.B) {
			err := os.Setenv("GO111MODULE", mode)
			require.NoError(b, err)

			for i := 0; i < b.N; i++ {
				stepPerTestDir, err := ioutil.TempDir("", "")
				require.NoError(b, err)

				defer func() {
					err := os.RemoveAll(stepPerTestDir)
					require.NoError(b, err)
				}()

				err = command.CopyDir(stepDir, stepPerTestDir, true)
				require.NoError(b, err)

				err = goBuildStep(&defaultRunner{},
					goConfig,
					packageName,
					stepPerTestDir,
					filepath.Join(outputDir, fmt.Sprintf("%s_%d", mode, i)))
				require.NoError(b, err)
			}
		})
	}
}


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Rock 'n Play: is it worth it?
I've been avoiding buying a Rock 'n Play because I've had it in my mind that 1) it could become a bad parental habit (baby is fussy --> put her in the Rock 'n Play) and 2) it wouldn't ultimately help her soothe herself to sleep. Obviously I can control #1, and I'm not certain that #2 is true.
Anyway, I'm starting to consider getting one because LO (9 weeks old) has been having some difficulty getting substantial stretches of sleep. She's so much more settled when she can get two- or three-hour naps, but that hasn't been happening very much recently. I think she's been fussier throughout the day because she hasn't had good rest.
For those of you who've had the Rock 'n Play, has it been noticably helpful with getting LO to sleep (and stay asleep)? Has it affected their ability to soothe themselves without it? Any other thoughts about it?
Mine never ever slept/napped in the rock n play. I used it to entertain him while I got ready in the bathroom or cooked dinner. I'm glad we had one and it wasn't a crutch for us at all.
Same. My LO only slept in it for a few hours at night when she was really gassy (between 4-6 weeks). Now it stays in our bedroom and I stuck her in it for 20-25 minutes so I can get ready for the day without worrying about her rolling off of our bed.
I would advise against the Rock n Play as it can contribute to flat head syndrome and it's not recommended for unsupervised sleep anyway. Source: happened to my baby (brachycephaly). Wish I had known.
This. We have one and it works okay, but never for unsupervised sleep, and not for several days in a row. It's a part of the toolbox, but it isn't something they should be in exclusively.
Same! Ours was used til about 3mos for daytime naps only. And if he needed a place to chill for a few minutes.
I'm so sorry this happened to your kid. Whenever I bring this up people get so mad at me for negatively discussing their "miracle" must-have. It's one of those things that people should know about and unfortunately many don't.
Thank you. We had her in it because at the time it helped her reflux and we didn't know any better. Thankfully with regular chiropractic care she's cured of both!
Yep, I used it for the first month and my baby has developed a flat head. She's now in a dockTot in.the halo bassinet. I've been taking her to a chiropractor for craniosacrum therapy. She says any devices like a rock n play create tension on their body and their spine, muscles, bones dont develope like they should.
Mine only ever napped in hers occasionally. It was convenient to bring the RnP into the kitchen and strap her in it while I cooked though. We got the really cheap basic version which was good because once she could sit up on her own it was game over with that thing.
Rock and Play is life in our house. We used it bedside instead of a bassinet. Helped so much with LO to have him on a slight incline, be able to rock, vibrate, or play music (we had the smart connect one). We also took it on a short trip and it was convenient in the hotel as well/gave LO a familiar sleeping space.
LO took about a week to get used to the crib at daycare, and at 6ish months we transitioned to a floor bed (crib mattress on the floor next to our bed). We've now transitioned at 9mo to a framed floor bed in LO's room. (similar to this: https://agcmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/floor-bed-frame-baby.jpg). we recorded the rock and play songs and added it to our ipad so LO sleeps with that at night sometimes if he's fussy. When transitioning to the mattress, we did have to do the rolled up towel trick to give it a little 'cozy' feel, and stuck a small pillow under the mattress to elevate it at first.
I will say that LO didn't have any other 'containers' (swing, bouncer, etc). He literally spent his life on a blanket on the floor, curled up in the boppy, or sleeping in the rock and play.... so the Rock and Play really was his bed, not a container solution or soother.
I absolutely loved ours. It was truly the "remedy" for any sleep troubles with my LO. When she was sick it was especially great because she could sleep inclined and could breathe much better. She's just now outgrowing it at almost 5.5 months and is no longer comfortable in it. She mostly tries to escape by sitting up now. I plan to save it for the next baby for sure!
My daughter got a pretty good bald spot and slight flat spot from it though. Her hair is already beginning to grow back since we removed her from the rocker for naps. Just wanted to mention!
I used it for my first, second, and third baby. Our third has now been sleeping in it for the last eleven weeks. I also have a swing, crib, the halo bassinest, and pack and play, but I'm only using the rock and play exclusively now. Honesty, I love it. It's such a simple, portable contraption that works so well for babies to be able to soothe themselves to sleep.
Also, since we started baby in the rock and play eleven weeks ago, I've been able to put her down drowsy but awake. It's very rare that she needs to fall asleep on me in order to nap or go to sleep for the night. I am intending to transition her out of it soon, though—hopefully before she's five months.
We had 30 minute stretches of sleep in anything else, 2 hours naps in the rock n play and 4+ hour chunks at night.
It quite literally saved our sanity.
Around 5.5 months we went on vacation without it and she took to the portable crib we had just fine, so when we got home we just put her in her regular crib and she transitioned easily.
Didn't work any better than her regular bassinet for us. She also wasn't a very fussy baby, and in general a pretty good sleeper. My sister gave us one to borrow and it was helpful to put LO in to play with her, like a bouncer, but that's it.
Absolutely. Best thing we've bought. Was only $50 and it put our LO to sleep for daytime naps very quickly. We didn't use it for nighttime because we wanted to get her used to sleeping on a flat surface like bassinet/crib. But for naps after feeding and daytime naps it was great. She outgrew it at 7 months but by then she was sleeping fine in her crib so we just put her down for naps in her crib as well.
LO is 2 months today, and I don't know what I would have done with out her rnp. She naps in it and she sleeps in it at night. We are starting to transition her to the bassinet for naps and then will do over night once she gets use to it.
She has some reflux issues so the incline has really helped with that. And there have been a few times she has fallen asleep in it on her own.
We never had a rock n play so I can't totally comment on that, but I had the same fear about getting a swing. Like it would end up being a crutch or something. She was very fussy pretty much all the time and never let me put her down so I gave in and got one. Well joke was on me because she hated that too. She did eventually like it but that was when she was closer to 3 months old.
It was absolutely worth it for us. Our baby slept in it for every nap and at night until she was six months old. She has been a great sleeper (usually sleeping through the night by 3 months old) and transitioned to the crib without the least bit of fuss. The only thing I think it hurt was that she was delayed rolling over even though the physical therapist said the rest of her motor skills were normal or above average. I think not sleeping flat probably was a significant factor, since she had less opportunity to attempt rolling over because of it. But she loved it SO much. Literally she'd be cranky and tired and we would set her down in it and she would smile, settle down, and go right to sleep.


Street Angels was launched in Halifax in November 2005 as a response by Churches Together and YMCA in the town to the problems around the nightlife. Violence, sexual assaults, under age and binge drinking meant the town was a no go area for many people. The project went from idea to reality in just over two weeks and had the full support of the town centre's Police.
As the project became a success very quickly representatives from other towns and cities across the UK (and beyond) visited Halifax or spoke to the founder Paul Blakey about Street Angels. In July 2006 Watford Street Angels launched with Huddersfield Street Angels launching in October 2006 and Harrogate Town Pastors in December 2006.
By the end of 2007 thirteen towns were running Street Angel, or similar, projects with many more interested in setting up similar scheme and invitations were received for volunteers from Halifax to carry out talks in various conference events including Church, Police and Government networks.
In 2008 a vision was set to help establish a UK Network of night-time projects and so to launch this the first Christian Nightlife Initiatives Network conference was held in Halifax. With around fifty attendees from across the UK the project helped inspire and equip those running projects and helped several new projects to launch. The number of UK projects numbered thirty one by the end of 2008 with twenty nine more interested visits from towns and cities across the UK and around the world.
A further ten projects launched in 2009 and Street Angels – Christian Nightlife Initiatives was gaining momentum as a great way for the local church to make a difference within the local community at a time when help and assistance is most needed. The flexibility of the Street Angels model means that it can work in a small village where the problems are centred around young people sat in a park drinking to large cities where patrol projects are needed until the early hours of the morning.
Links were made in 2010 with NightLight Northern Ireland (set up in Belfast in 1995 as a response to needs in the night-time economy) and Street Chaplains, Dundee launched in 2000. Both these initiatives have become part of CNI Network.
In 2010 the year started with founder Paul Blakey receiving a MBE in the New Years Honours – this helped establish Street Angels – Christian Nightlife Initiatives and projects across the UK as a concept honoured at the highest level. In April 2010 Street Angels – Christian Nightlife Initiatives became its own charity with an aim to strengthen the national work of the organisation. Paul and Adam May, who was previously leading the Bedford expression, started to spend more time developing the network and supporting existing projects and helping new projects to start. Around sixty eight projects, that we know of, were working across the UK by the end of 2010 and the Paul and Adam spent much of the year establishing links with national Church and Police networks as well as MP's and other organisations who can support some of the issues found within the night-time economy.
Love Your Streets – encouraging community and social action that all can do.
These five strands have helped us focus where God is taking CNI Network. We also held a reception at the Houses of Parliament with over 100 guests from local projects and partners.
In 2012 with over 100 local project operating, and with links made to projects in Northern Ireland, Tenerife and Australia, Street Angels – CNI was awarded the Big Society Award. Presented by the Prime Minister it is a testimony to the great work carried out week in and week out. In Summer Adam May left SA-CNI for pastures new and Paul stepped back from the work of Halifax Street Angels to head up the national work full time.
The future is unknown – like much of Christian Nightlife Initiatives God is in charge and much of we do is catch up with where God is taking us!


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