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"Sneakernight" é uma canção da atriz e cantora estadunidense Vanessa Hudgens, lançada como primeiro e único single oficial de seu segundo álbum de estúdio solo, Identified. Foi escrita por J. R. Rotem e Silya Nymoen, e produzida por Rotem. Teve lançamento em 20 de Maio de 2008 pela gravadora Hollywood Records.

Antecedentes e contexto
A música teve sua estreia na Rádio Disney em 11 de Abril de 2008. Foi lançada nos Estados Unidos em download digital no dia 20 de Maio de 2008. Em 23 de Setembro de 2008, foi lançado um extended play (EP) na América do Norte intitulado Sneakernight the Remixes!, contendo apenas remixes da canção. O EP foi lançado para compra através de download digital, enquanto uma versão em CD single do EP foi emitida apenas para uso promocional. A canção foi mais tarde lançada em download digital na Austrália e Europa em 20 de Outubro de 2008 e 8 de Fevereiro de 2009, respectivamente. Na Europa, a música foi lançada também em formato CD single, contendo a faixa original e dois remixes da canção. A música foi incluída no CD Pop It Rock It em 2009. Hudgens cantou a música durante a sua primeira turnê solo, Identified Summer Tour, em 2008.

"Sneakernight" é uma música uptempo com som pop e refrão contagioso. A canção basicamente fala sobre o "segundo round" da festa e dançar depois de tudo já ter fechado. Hudgens comentou: "Dançar de tênis torna tudo melhor. As pessoas não têm sido capazes de ver esse lado de mim. Eu posso 'chutar o traseiro'!".

Recepção da crítica
Ryan Dombal da Blender disse: "E tudo parece inocente o suficiente - mas aquilo basicamente nos faz pensar que possa existir mais do que uma mera dança em Sneakernight. A sugestão está aí para aqueles que querem ouvi-la, ("Put your sneakers on / Let's go all night long!"). Adolescentes vão dançar (e rir), os pais vão pagar a mais para o concerto e tudo ficará bem com o universo pop adolescente". ().

Maria Dinoia do Commonsense Media declarou: "Os pais precisam saber que ao contrário de outras músicas de High School Musical que tendem a ser sobre os meninos e as relações do ensino médio, este é um tema inócuo sobre ir dançar. O vídeo mostra Hudgens colocando seus tênis, indo para o clube, e sim, dançar". ().

Videoclipe
O videoclipe foi gravado em 12 de Maio de 2008, sendo dirigido por R. Malcolm Jones. Estreou no dia 13 de Junho de 2008 na Disney.com e no dia 1 de Julho de 2008 no programa Total Request Live da MTV. Hudgens comentou sobre o videoclipe para a revista Entertainment Weekly: "É uma canção divertida sobre sair com suas amigas usando tênis. Quando eu filmei o videoclipe, eu pensei, 'Não posso acreditar que estou usando tênis pela primeira vez em um videoclipe!' Foi incrível.".

O videoclipe mostra Hudgens indo para uma festa com um grupo de amigas usando tênis da marca Eckō Unlimited, da qual Hudgens era a garota propaganda. Começa com Hudgens ligando para as amigas, marcando de ir em uma festa e logo em seguida colocando seus tênis. Na segunda estrofe, já na festa, começa a dançar com suas amigas e se divertir. Cenas de Hudgens em frente a um cenário colorido com forma de cadarços e dançando em uma rua com suas amigas se intercalam durante o vídeo. No videoclipe também aparece um lado mais maduro e sexy de Hudgens desde as músicas "Come Back to Me" e "Say OK".

Faixas e formatos

 Download digital
 "Sneakernight" – 2:59

 Download digital e CD single da Europa
 "Sneakernight" – 2:59
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Retrogroove Edit) – 3:47
 "Sneakernight" (Albert Castillo Radio Mix) – 3:37

 Download digital – EP Sneakernight the Remixes!
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Retrogroove Edit) – 3:47
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Retrogroove Extended) – 6:23
 "Sneakernight" (Albert Castillo Club Mix) – 6:39
 "Sneakernight" (Albert Castillo Radio Mix) – 3:37

 CD single promocional – EP Sneakernight the Remixes!
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Retrogroove Extended) – 6:25
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Retrogroove Edit) – 3:47
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Rhythm Tribal Extended) – 6:55
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Rhythm Tribal Radio) – 4:24
 "Sneakernight" (Mr. Mig Dub Remix) – 7:39
 "Sneakernight" (Albert Castillo Club Mix) – 6:41
 "Sneakernight" (Albert Castillo Radio Mix) – 3:41

Créditos
Lista-se abaixo todos os profissionais envolvidos na elaboração de "Sneakernight", de acordo com o encarte do álbum Identified.
 Vocais – Vanessa Hudgens
 Composição – J. R. Rotem, Silya Nymoen
 Produção – J. R. Rotem
 Mixagem – Phil Tan
 Gravação – Greg Ogan

Desempenho nas tabelas
Nos Estados Unidos, "Sneakernight" entrou primeiramente na tabela Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, onde consta os 25 singles que estão próximos a entrar na Billboard Hot 100, na posição de número 24, na edição da revista datada 12 de Julho de 2008. Na semana seguinte, edição de 19 de Julho de 2008, a canção estreou na Billboard Hot 100, na 88ª posição. A música ficou apenas uma semana na Hot 100, tornando-se o single menos duradouro da carreira solo de Hudgens na tabela. Na mesma semana, "Sneakernight" estreou nas posições 48 e 45 nas tabelas Hot Digital Songs e Hot Digital Tracks, respectivamente, também ficando somente uma semana em ambas as tabelas. Na tabela Hot Dance Club Songs, a canção estreou na 50ª posição, sendo a primeira canção de Hudgens a entrar na tabela do segmento dance. Gradualmente e com a ajuda dos remixes da canção, alcançou a 8ª posição e totalizou 13 semanas na tabela dance.

No Canadá, a música estreou na 96ª posição na tabela Canadian Hot 100, na edição de 2 de Agosto de 2008, tornando-se o primeiro single da carreira solo de Hudgens a entrar na tabela canadense. Na segunda semana, subiu para a 95ª posição, mas deixou a tabela na semana seguinte. Também atingiu a 70ª posição na tabela Hot Canadian Digital Songs.

Na Europa e Oceania, a música não obteve sucesso comercial, apenas atingindo as posições 98 na Alemanha, 94 na Austrália, 40 na Bulgária, 66 na Eslováquia e 164 no Reino Unido. Na maioria desses países, a canção permaneceu somente uma semana nas tabelas.

Tabelas

Tabelas semanais

Histórico de lançamento

Singles de 2008
Canções gravadas por Vanessa Hudgens

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Boston Celtics Kemba Walker struggles with minutes restriction, but 'Today was the best I felt in a little while
Posted Mar 07, 2020
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By John Karalis | JKaralis@masslive.com
BOSTON - Kemba Walker loves to play basketball and hates to lose. This is a bad combination for a guy on a minutes restriction watching a game slip away from the bench.
"It's tough. It's tough," Walker said after the Boston Celtics loss to the Utah Jazz. "Obviously I'm just coming in and out the game pretty fast. But it'll come, I guess. Just gotta keep working through it and trying my hardest not to frustrate myself."
The frustration extends to some of his teammates. When Walker is out, everyone knows they have to play a different role. It's the same when Walker plays his normal minutes. But when his minutes are drastically cut, the shorter stints make things difficult on everyone.
"It's tough to really get him into a groove because he's coming out as soon as he starts to get his groove. And he's cooling off, then has to start back up," Marcus Smart said. "That's tough for any player. Kemba's a great player, but that's still tough on you, especially coming out and sitting those many games and now you're trying to get in that rhythm, your mind's in it, and now you're mind's playing tricks on you because you're missing shots, now you're thinking things you shouldn't think."
Eventually, the goal is to work Walker up to his normal minutes. The entire point of the minutes restriction is to slowly build up how much of a workload his knee can handle. As frustrating as it was for Walker to play awkward minutes, the plan seems to be working.
"It felt good, man. Definitely trending upward and I'm feeling good," he said. "Today was the best I felt in a little while, so I'm happy about that."
It's one of few things the normally cheery Walker is happy about after a loss like this one. For now, he has to deal with short bursts of minutes. It's not ideal, but there aren't many other options for a guy on a minutes restriction.
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BMW's CDC (ConnectedDrive Connect) is semi-autonomous driving system, which has started testing in August, last year. However, the manufacturer has released a new video, where more details have been revealed.
Actually, the BMW F10 ConnectedDrive can go on its own, but it only works on pre-mapped highways by pinpointing the car's position and the location of surrounding objects. The CDC can control braking and acceleration like an advanced cruise control system. It also looks for an open lane where it can safely merge at speeds up to 130 km/h. If there is another vehicle, which drives slower, the CDC steers to a free line, passes the car and returns to its original lane.
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The Government of Guyana today disclosed that it will prefer the adjusting of allowances for public servants to be negotiated at a later date.
During a press conference today, Minister of State, Joseph Harmon stated that the matter which was raised by the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) on Tuesday will be negotiated, but not along with wages and salaries.
"There is no intention at all to move away from allowances," he assured.
The Minister said government is very hopeful about the negotiations which commenced today.
The GPSU on Tuesday said it is hoping to bargain for a 40% increase in salaries.
It is the first year in decades that the union is being given an opportunity to negotiate with the government on the annual increase before it is announced.
The government's technical team is being led by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Presidency, Reginald Brotherson.
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A Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A330-300 descends landing at Hong Kong Airport in Hong Kong, China April 4, 2018. -Reuters
Hong Kong Airlines, controlled by cash-strapped Chinese conglomerate HNA Group, must shore up its financial position by Dec. 7 or risk the suspension or loss of its license, the Hong Kong government said on Monday.
Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Board (THB) said it met with the city's second-largest airline on Nov. 27 and expressed "grave dissatisfaction and deep concern" that the carrier's financial position had not improved.
THB on Monday attached new conditions to the airline's license, requiring it to raise money and maintain certain cash levels. The Air Transport Licensing Authority said a decision on whether to suspend or revoke its license would be announced by Dec. 7.Hong Kong Airlines did not respond immediately to a request for comment.
Airport Authority Hong Kong said it was "very concerned about the financial situation" of the airline and the potential impact on its passengers. The airline is not publicly listed and does not disclose financial data, but in April, it told shareholders that it needed at least HK$2 billion ($255.59 million) in fresh funds or it would lose its operating license.
The carrier told them at the time it had lost HK$3 billion in 2018 and an infusion was crucial, according to people present. Several airlines have collapsed because of financial problems in 2019, including India's Jet Airways Ltd, Britain's Thomas Cook and Iceland's WOW.
Hong Kong Airlines was struggling financially even before months of anti-government protests led to a plunge in visitors to the Asian financial capital.
The airline said on Friday it would further reduce capacity, suspending flights to Vancouver, Ho Chi Minh City and Tianjin.On Saturday, the carrier said on its website that its in-flight entertainment system would be out of service until further notice.
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Welcome to our fourth post on syllable rules, where FactSumo breaks down each and every rule for, well, breaking down syllables! Syllables are easy to sound out loud, but a little more difficult to write. That's why we're here to help in the fourth episode, which covers rules eight and nine. These mini-posts go into a bit of detail concerning the rules, so there's no confusion for you or your students! Today we'll be talking about short and long vowels. Many of these rules are a lot easier to understand when you say them out loud, so remember to follow along with us as we sound them out.
Rules eight and nine deal with long and short vowels. Long vowels usually appear at the end of a word or syllable, and sometimes pair with silent e or another vowel. Long vowels say their own name. Say the words toe, fame, and lie out loud. Notice that when you say these words, the bold letters say their name. In other words, they rhyme with their central long vowel: Toe rhymes with "o", fame with "a", and lie with "i".
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The following are the by-laws of the Huntsville Area Rocketry Association. For a downloadable Word document please click here.
ARTICLE 1: PRINCIPLES
Section 1 – Name
1.1.1 The club's name shall be the Huntsville Area Rocketry Association, and may be called HARA [pronounced: 'hãra]
Section 2 – Preamble
1.2.1 The Huntsville Area Rocketry Association herein referred to as HARA is a non-profit volunteer organization of professional, technical, educational and lay persons engaged in the promotion, creation, and implementation of sport rocketry.
Section 3 – Purpose
1.3.1 To develop the educational spirit of the members and to promote sport rocketry as a tools towards the understanding of mathematics and the physical sciences.
1.3.2 To provide opportunities for development of leadership, managerial, engineering and aerospace science skills through firsthand experimentation and research.
1.3.3 To encourage the spirit of learning, unity and cooperation among members, other organizations and the community.
1.3.4 To promote technical excellence in the community through HARA-related civic activities.
1.3.5 To have fun and provide a safe environment for sport rocketry activities.
ARTICLE 2: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 – Eligibility
2.1.1 All Interested persons are eligible for membership and participation in HARA activities.
Section 2 – Types of Memberships
2.2.1 Members of HARA shall be defined as one of two types: Individual or Family.
2.2.2 An Individual is sixteen (16) years old or older, and has full privileges and voting rights.
2.2.3 A Family includes all flying members of the immediate family (spouse and children). They have full privileges but count only as one vote. Children are included until their 19th birthday, and from their 19th birthday until their 25th birthday, provided they remain continuous dependent upon their parents for their principal support.
Section 3 – Member Responsibilities
2.3.1 All HARA members will conform to and conduct all rocket activities in compliance with the Codes, Standards, Safety and Procedures set by the National Association of Rocketry (NAR), the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA) and any higher State and/or Federal agency having jurisdiction.
2.3.2 High Power Rocket flying members will be required to hold and maintain a membership and appropriate certification level issued by NAR or TRA.
2.3.3 Low Power Rocket (LPR) flying members do not require a NAR or TRA membership.
Section 4 – Exclusion
2.4.1 This article provides for the enforcement of the safety rules that are related to flying activities and any other unacceptable behavior by and individual member or members, as may be determined by the HARA officers.
2.4.2 Any member or officer may be summarily dismissed from the rights and privileges of HARA by joint recommendation and three-fourths majority vote of the listed membership.
2.4.3 The HARA officers shall have discretionary authority to provide for and to impose disciplinary action for such acts or omissions, which do not justify expulsion from membership.
2.4.4 Any member who is expelled from membership may be reinstated to membership only by two- thirds vote of the HARA officers.
ARTICLE 3: OFFICERS
Section 1 – Officers:
3.1.1 The officers of HARA shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, NAR Advisor, and TRA Prefect.
3.1.2 All officers shall serve one year terms beginning on February 1 of each year.
Section 2 – Eligibility:
3.2.1 Any nominee for officer, with the exception of the position of President, shall have been a member of HARA for not less than one year, and be a NAR or TRA member in good standing.
3.2.2 Any nominee for the position of President shall have been a member of HARA for not less than two years, and be a NAR or TRA member in good standing.
3.2.3 Any nominee for the position of NAR Advisor or TRA Prefect may also serve in the position of Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer. Neither may serve as President concurrent with their NAR or TRA role since the President represents all HARA members regardless of national affiliation.
3.2.4 Any nominee for the position of TRA Prefect must be a member of TRA for not less than one year and in good standing prior to becoming Prefect, and hold no lower than a level two certification.
3.2.5 Serving as an elected officer of any National Rocketry Organization does not, by itself, limit the eligibility to serve as an officer in HARA.
Section 3 – Duties of Officers:
3.3.1 HARA President: It shall be the duty of the President to preside over regular HARA meetings, represent HARA in regards to local, state, and national events, educational engagements, and demonstrations. The President shall serve as an ex-officio member of all committees, and perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
3.3.2 Vice-President: It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to preside in the absence of the President, and serve as an ex-officio member of the annual sport rocketry launch committee known as Southern Thunder on years that the responsibility of organizing the event belong to HARA.
3.3.3 Secretary: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to record the minutes of all meetings, keep a file of the club's records, and maintain a current roster of the club's membership.
3.3.4 Treasurer: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to maintain the records of the HARA bank account, approve all monetary transactions, and deliver a yearly 'Statement of Account' at either the January or February meeting. The treasurer shall serve as an ex-officio member of the annual sport rocketry launch committee known as Southern Thunder on years that the responsibility of organizing the event belong to HARA.
3.3.5 NAR Advisor: It shall be the duty of the NAR Advisor to serve as the primary liaison between HARA and NAR Headquarters, ensure that NAR policies and safety codes are followed, assist HARA members in finding and utilizing available NAR resources, and provide NAR with information regarding HARA as requested. Additionally, the NAR Advisor will promote involvement in NAR activities, properly certify other NAR members, diligently report exam results and certification advancements. The NAR Advisor will agree to act in the interests of NAR at all times and will remember that he/she represents NAR, its policies, and its Trustees.
3.3.6 TRA Prefect: It shall be the duty of the TRA Prefect to properly certify other TRA members, to diligently report exam results and certification advancements, and to see that all HARA launches designated as TRA launches follow the TRA Safety Code. The Prefect will agree to act in the interests of Tripoli at all times and will remember that he/she represents Tripoli, Tripoli's policies, and Tripoli's Board of Directors.
Section 4 – Vacancies of Officers:
3.4.1 Any vacancies which may occur shall be filled by a nomination and two-thirds vote at a regular or special meeting called for said purpose.
ARTICLE 4: DUES AND FINANCES
Section 1 – Dues
4.1.1 Dues for the membership year for individuals and families shall be fixed at the first HARA meeting of the calendar year by the incumbent officers and approved by a two thirds vote of those HARA members present and voting.
4.1.2 Dues are separate and distinct from those monies paid for memberships to NAR or TRA.
4.1.3 Membership renewals are always the amount of the annual dues.
4.1.4 The membership year will run the first of March to the end of February.
4.1.5 Dues are payable at the first of March 1 of each year.
Section 2 – Finances
4.2.1 HARA shall maintain a checking account for the purpose of paying club expenses.
4.2.2 A savings account may be established for the purpose of capital purchases and must be approved by quorum prior to its establishment.
4.2.3 All bank accounts must be held by FDIC insured institutions.
4.2.4 All HARA expenses shall be paid by check, debit card, or other reputable payment methods. All such payment methods will ultimately draw funds from the Club's checking account.
4.2.5 Budgeted expenses are considered to be pre-approved and do not require quorum approval provided they do not exceed the total amount for that budget item.
4.2.6 All non-budgeted expenses must be approved by a quorum.
4.2.7 All expense reimbursements shall be approved by quorum and must be accompanied by transaction receipts.
4.2.8 Checks shall only be written for the documented amount on the receipt or invoice.
4.2.9 All checks will be drafted by the HARA treasurer. In the event, the treasurer is unavailable, the president may, in an emergency, draft checks for the Club.
4.2.10 Cash may be withdrawn via check or debit card for a maximum total of $100.00 and only with prior quorum approval. The cash must only be used for making change and must be re- deposited with the other received funds.
ARTICLE 5: COMMITTEES
Section 1 – Committees
5.1.1 Committees may be formed as deemed necessary to perform a special function.
5.1.2 Each committee shall be headed by a Chair who reports to the officers of HARA.
5.1.3 The Chair shall be responsible for preparing an initial budget to be approved by quorum.
Section 2 – Southern Thunder Launch Committee
5.2.1 HARA shall host an annual sport rocketry event, known as Southern Thunder, every year in the month of June.
5.2.2 A Chair shall be appointed to plan and manage Southern Thunder.
5.2.3 The Chair shall present a final accounting of all funds received and fees paid to the HARA Treasurer within 30 days of the close Southern Thunder.
Section 3 – Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) Workshop
5.3.1 HARA shall to the extent reasonable host TARC workshops open for local schools.
5.3.2 A chair shall be appointed to plan and carry out TARC workshops.
ARTICLE 6: ELECTIONS
Section 1 – Nominations
6.1.1 Eligible candidates shall be nominated at the last meeting of the calendar year and the first meeting of the new calendar year for regular elections.
6.1.2 Nomination for all elections shall be made from the floor.
Section 2 – Proceedings
6.2.1 HARA shall hold elections for officers at the first regular meeting of the new calendar year.
6.2.2 A candidate shall be elected to office if he/she receives a majority of votes cast by HARA members present.
6.2.3 Votes shall be cast by show of hands. No voting by proxy or absentee ballot shall be permitted on any matter presented to the HARA membership for a vote.
Section 3 – Special Elections
6.3.1 Vacancies in office shall be filled by nomination and election of a HARA member to fill the unexpired term of the office at the regular meeting which the vacancy is announced.
ARTICLE 7: MEETINGS
Section 1 – Regular meetings
7.1.1 Regular HARA meetings shall be held on the first Thursday of every month.
7.1.2 Time and place is to be specified clearly in advance and posted to the HARA website.
Section 2 – Special Meetings
7.2.1 Club Officers may call special meetings with no less than 5 days prior written notice, and the purpose of the special meetings shall be stated in the written notification.
Section 3 – Quorum
7.3.1 A majority of the HARA officers shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of all HARA business.
ARTICLE 8: CHARTERS
Section 1 – NAR Charter
8.1.1 HARA is chartered by the National Association of Rocketry, and is NAR Section Number 403. Provisions of the charter require the safe operation of all rocketry-related activities by all members. The NAR Safety Code is to be followed at all times.
Section 2 – TRA Charter
8.2.1 HARA is recognized as a prefecture #80 of the Tripoli Rocketry Association. Provisions of the charter require the safe operation of all rocketry-related activities by all members. The TRA Safety Code is to be followed at all HARA designated as TRA commercial or research launches.
ARTICLE 9: AMENDMENTS
Section 1 – Amendments
9.1.1 These bylaws may be amended by a two thirds vote of those HARA members present and voting at any HARA meeting.
9.1.2 Written notice of the pending amendment shall be sent to the membership not less than seven days in advance of such meeting.


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Q: Exception in Application start method java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException JavaFX image transition When i try to add image transition for my JavaFX app, it has thrown this error,I checked the previous questions and answers here in Stackoverflow, but all the solutions were specific for each of those questions only.I am using netbeans IDE.

Executing H:\thirdf\FinalF\dist\run2135548605\FinalF.jar using
  platform C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_101\jre/bin/java Exception in
  Application start method java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)  at
  sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at
  sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)     at
  com.sun.javafx.application.LauncherImpl.launchApplicationWithArgs(LauncherImpl.java:389)
    at
  com.sun.javafx.application.LauncherImpl.launchApplication(LauncherImpl.java:328)
    at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method)  at
  sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:62)
    at
  sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:43)
    at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:498)     at
  sun.launcher.LauncherHelper$FXHelper.main(LauncherHelper.java:767)
  Caused by: java.lang.RuntimeException: Exception in Application start
  method    at
  com.sun.javafx.application.LauncherImpl.launchApplication1(LauncherImpl.java:917)
    at
  com.sun.javafx.application.LauncherImpl.lambda$launchApplication$155(LauncherImpl.java:182)
    at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:745) Caused by:
  javafx.fxml.LoadException:
  file:/H:/thirdf/FinalF/dist/run2135548605/FinalF.jar!/finalf/FXMLDocument.fxml
at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.constructLoadException(FXMLLoader.java:2601)
    at javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:2579)    at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:2441)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3214)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3175)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3148)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3124)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3104)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.load(FXMLLoader.java:3097)     at
  finalf.FinalF.start(FinalF.java:38)   at
  com.sun.javafx.application.LauncherImpl.lambda$launchApplication1$162(LauncherImpl.java:863)
    at
  com.sun.javafx.application.PlatformImpl.lambda$runAndWait$175(PlatformImpl.java:326)
    at
  com.sun.javafx.application.PlatformImpl.lambda$null$173(PlatformImpl.java:295)
    at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)   at
  com.sun.javafx.application.PlatformImpl.lambda$runLater$174(PlatformImpl.java:294)
    at
  com.sun.glass.ui.InvokeLaterDispatcher$Future.run(InvokeLaterDispatcher.java:95)
    at com.sun.glass.ui.win.WinApplication._runLoop(Native Method)  at
  com.sun.glass.ui.win.WinApplication.lambda$null$148(WinApplication.java:191)
    ... 1 more Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException: Location is
  required.     at javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3207)
    at javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3175)    at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3148)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3124)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:3104)     at
  javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.load(FXMLLoader.java:3097)     at
  finalf.FXMLDocumentController.loadSplashScreen(FXMLDocumentController.java:55)
    at
  finalf.FXMLDocumentController.initialize(FXMLDocumentController.java:69)
    at javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader.loadImpl(FXMLLoader.java:2548)    ... 17 more
  Exception running application finalf.FinalF Java Result: 1

here's the code
SplashFXML.fxml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<?import javafx.scene.image.Image?>
<?import javafx.scene.image.ImageView?>
<?import javafx.scene.layout.StackPane?>

<StackPane maxHeight="-Infinity" maxWidth="-Infinity" minHeight="-Infinity" minWidth="-Infinity" prefHeight="400.0" prefWidth="574.0" xmlns="http://javafx.com/javafx/8.0.101" xmlns:fx="http://javafx.com/fxml/1">
   <children>
      <ImageView fitHeight="450.0" fitWidth="560.0" pickOnBounds="true" preserveRatio="true">
         <image>
            <Image url="@loader.png" />
         </image>
      </ImageView>
   </children>
</StackPane>

FXMLDocument.fxml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<?import javafx.scene.control.Button?>
<?import javafx.scene.control.Label?>
<?import javafx.scene.control.TextField?>
<?import javafx.scene.layout.AnchorPane?>

<AnchorPane id="AnchorPane" prefHeight="462.0" prefWidth="473.0" xmlns:fx="http://javafx.com/fxml/1" xmlns="http://javafx.com/javafx/8.0.101" fx:controller="finalf.FXMLDocumentController">
    <children>
        <Button fx:id="button" layoutX="126.0" layoutY="225.0" onAction="#handleButtonAction" prefHeight="31.0" prefWidth="212.0" text="Play" />
        <Label fx:id="label" layoutX="126" layoutY="120" minHeight="16" minWidth="69" />
      <Button layoutX="126.0" layoutY="312.0" mnemonicParsing="false" prefHeight="31.0" prefWidth="212.0" text="Instructions" />
      <TextField layoutX="126.0" layoutY="141.0" prefHeight="31.0" prefWidth="212.0" />
    </children>
</AnchorPane>

FXMLDocumentController.java
package finalf;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.URL;
import java.util.ResourceBundle;
import java.util.logging.Level;
import java.util.logging.Logger;
import javafx.animation.FadeTransition;
import javafx.event.ActionEvent;
import javafx.fxml.FXML;
import javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader;
import javafx.fxml.Initializable;
import javafx.scene.Parent;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.control.Label;
import javafx.scene.layout.AnchorPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.StackPane;
import javafx.stage.Stage;
import javafx.util.Duration;

public class FXMLDocumentController implements Initializable {

    @FXML
    private Label label;

    @FXML
    private AnchorPane root;

    @FXML
    private void handleButtonAction(ActionEvent event) {
       try{
       FXMLLoader fxmlLoader = new FXMLLoader(getClass().getResource("Second_Window.fxml"));
       Parent rootl = (Parent) fxmlLoader.load();
       Stage stage = new Stage();

       stage.setTitle("Foker");
       stage.setScene(new Scene(rootl));
       stage.show();
       }catch(Exception e){
        System.out.println("Can't load new window");
       }
    }

    private void loadSplashScreen() throws IOException{
      StackPane pane = FXMLLoader.load(getClass().getResource("/SplashFXML.fxml"));
      root.getChildren().setAll(pane);
      FadeTransition fadeIn = new FadeTransition(Duration.seconds(3),pane);
      fadeIn.setFromValue(0);
      fadeIn.setToValue(1);
      fadeIn.setCycleCount(1);

      fadeIn.play();

    }

    @Override
    public void initialize(URL url, ResourceBundle rb) {
        try {
            loadSplashScreen();
        } catch (IOException ex) {
            Logger.getLogger(FXMLDocumentController.class.getName()).log(Level.SEVERE, null, ex);
        }
    }

}

FinalF.java
package finalf;

import javafx.application.Application;
import javafx.event.ActionEvent;
import javafx.fxml.FXML;
import javafx.fxml.FXMLLoader;
import javafx.scene.Parent;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.control.Button;
import javafx.scene.control.Label;
import javafx.stage.Stage;

public class FinalF extends Application {

    @FXML
    private Button button;

    @FXML
    private Label label;

    @FXML
    void handleButtonAction(ActionEvent event){

    }

    @Override
    public void start(Stage stage) throws Exception {
        Parent root = FXMLLoader.load(getClass().getResource("FXMLDocument.fxml"));

        Scene scene = new Scene(root);

        stage.setScene(scene);
        stage.show();
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        launch(args);
    }

}

A: let's try

*

*in FXMLDocumentController.java, change the first line in loadSplashScreen() method,

from
StackPane pane = FXMLLoader.load(getClass().getResource("/SplashFXML.fxml"));

to
StackPane pane = FXMLLoader.load(getClass().getResource("SplashFXML.fxml"));

*in FXMLDocument.fxml, add fx:id="root" to the AnchorPane section. make it change

from
AnchorPane id="AnchorPane" prefHeight="462.0" prefWidth="473.0" xmlns:fx="http://javafx.com/fxml/1" xmlns="http://javafx.com/javafx/8.0.101" fx:controller="finalf.FXMLDocumentController"

to
AnchorPane id="AnchorPane" fx:id="root" prefHeight="462.0" prefWidth="473.0" xmlns:fx="http://javafx.com/fxml/1" xmlns="http://javafx.com/javafx/8.0.101" fx:controller="finalf.FXMLDocumentController"

Hope it solves your problem after this two steps.

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Lincoln City FC support local charities in Lincoln and surrounding areas (up to a 10 mile radius). Due to the high volume of requests, the club unfortunately cannot support requests from outside the local area.
All additional requests will be placed into our monthly draw.
To qualify for our monthly draw you will be required send in the below information to charity@lincolncityfc.co.uk.
All requests must be registered at least 24 hours before the 1st of each month. Unfortunately, no telephone requests will be accepted.
One prize from the list below could be won in the monthly draw.
- Five pairs of tickets to a nominated fixture.
Tickets are subject to availability and for one game only. The winner once drawn will be contacted with further details. Due to the amount of requests we recieve, we will only notify the winners of each draw. Applications will not be rolled forward, however you can apply again each month.


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Singapore International Film Festival Press Conference The Crossing
Singapore International Film Festival Press Conference for The Crossing 太平轮:乱世浮生
ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands
4 Dec 2014 (Thu)
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The 25th Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) held its Press Conference for a Special Presentation Film "The Crossing" at Marina Bay Sands' ArtScience Museum, on the very day of its official festival opening. In attendance were President and Chief Executive Director of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) Mr George Tanasjievich, SGIFF's Executive Director Ms Yuni Hadi, as well as the director and cast members of the movie The Crossing.
Through the years, Singapore International Film Festival has gained global recognition for showcasing international films as well as the best of Singaporean cinema. This is the longest-running film event in Singapore. SGIFF aims to promote local talents, inspire filmgoers, and discover the next generation of filmmakers.
The film The Crossing was presented under SGIFF's Special Presentation section, a gala showcase of the most anticipated new films by today's leading filmmakers. The Crossing is an epic set in war times, the 1949 Chinese Civil War. It follows the fortunes and love stories of three couples.
All 6 main characters have different backgrounds inextricably linked by fate. And then, they became passengers aboard the ill-fated Taiping.
Marina Bay Sands is proud to present The Crossing at the 25th SGIFF, and invited director John Woo along with his stars – Zhang Ziyi, Tong Dawei and Angeles Woo – to Singapore for the press conference, red carpet event and film opening.
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This was the Ruby wedding we did in June. Not Ruby the color but Ruby the family. Fabulous people who I honestly cannot say enough nice things about. They were trusting, caring, thankful and so appreciative of all the work we did for them. Actually...the gardenia bouquet previous post was the sample arrangement I did for Debbie. Though I am still waiting to see the professional images from Amy& Stuart...who no doubt got some unforgettable shots. Hope to share those soon! Plus, Curtis of Living Cinema captured this wedding on film. His work is so touching. Wish I had known him when Ken I tied the knot!
Coral peonies, pitcher plant, queen anne's lace!!!! I felt like these arrangements were so alive.
It's kind of what you think..but not really. I do feel the stress of a long season with a far away end in sight (which also gives me the blues a little), but the summer blues that I have right now are flower blues and purples. Working on a crazy beautiful wedding for this Saturday at Vibiana (a converted Cathedral from the 1800"s that is hard to describe with plain old words.) I'm up late thinking about it, pondering what I have left to do over the next three days, how to accomplish it, how it will look. Funny thing actually...I have an idea about what it will look like, but I don't KNOW completely. Sometimes I feel as if the flower thing is like being part of a renegade installation art crew that shows up with a van full of flowers and has 2-4 hours to literally transform a space. Did I mention there is a lot of purple involved? I guess I really like purple as it turns out.
a little sample bouquet of gardenias I did for a June bride. Something heavenly and timeless about gardenias, no?


Lot two of Golden Isles Gateway Tract is located approximately 1/2 mile from exit 38 on I-95 and Canal Crossing. Canal Crossing is the home of the new Sam's Club, Home Goods, Hobby Lobby and Academy Sports as well as some new dining establishments. This parcel is also very convenient to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and Brunswick Jetport. There are some adjoining lot(s) being offered for sale separately if more property is desired. The property is zoned General Planned Development and includes many commercial uses. Planned Development Text is available upon request.
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Especially when passed on from a cute friend! har!
"A friend passed this on to me. Thot you mite be able to use it.
We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to notice a couple of zip lock baggies pinned to a post and a wall. The bags were half filled with water, each contained 4 pennies, and they were zipped shut. Naturally we were curious! Ms Sweety told us that these baggies kept the flies away! So naturally we were even more curious! We actually watched some flies come in the open window, stand around on the window sill, and then fly out again. And there were no flies in the eating area! This morning I checked this out on Goggle. Below are comments on this fly control idea. I'm now a believer! More comments not included here were about pet dog s and fly problems.
Many people swear that a zip-lock bag filled half-way with water and attached over entry-ways will repel flies. No one yet knows how or why it works, but there is speculation that it has something to do with the way the moving water refr acts light. If you have tried this please use the comments form at the bottom of the page to share your results with the rest of us.
I did tried the zip-lock bag and pennies this weekend. I have a horse trailer with full LQ. The flies were very bad this weekend while I was camping. I put the baggie with pennies above the door of the LQ. NOT ONE FLY came in the trailer. The horse trailer part had many. Not sure why it works but it does!!!!!!!
Fill a zip-lock bag with water and 5 or 6 pennies and hang it in the problem area. In my case it was a particular window in my home. It had a slight but significant passage way for insects. Every since I have done that, it has kept flies and wasps away. Some say, that wasps and flies mistake the bag for some sort of other insect nest and are threatened by this.
I swear by the plastic bag of water trick I have them on side porch (our house entry) and all around the basement door. We saw these in Northeast Mo at an Amish grocery store & have used them since. They say it works because a fly sees a reflection & won't come around.
Regarding the science behind zip log bags of water? My research found that each of the millions of mo lecules of water presents its own prism effect and given that flies have a lot of eyes, to them it's like a zillion disco balls reflecting light, colors and movement in a dizzying manner. When you figure that flies are basically prey for many other bugs, animals, birds, etc., they simply won't take the risk of being around that much perceived action. I moved to a rural area ant thought these "hillbillies" were just yanking my city boy chain but I tried it, worked immediately! We went from hundreds of flies to seeing the occasional one, but he doesn't hang around long.
I tested this yesterday at our cabin outdoors. I was in the hammock with my wife. Flies were llanding on us in droves. I got up, filled a sandwich bag half full with water and put 6 pennies in it spread across on the bottom. I hung it on her side of the hammock about 2 feet above her side and one foot out. No flies landed on her or me except for the very tip of my outside elbow. Next time I will use two bags on both sides of us.
If anybody knows cares to experiment whether this works, feed us back!
I have a friend who uses this method when she's camping. She also sprinkles cinnamon on the ground to repel ants. She swears by it.
I've also seen CDs hanging in windows and on canopies for much the same reason.
Can't cost bot four cents and a baggie of water, eh?
My parent's old neighbor used to set out 1 gal jugs filled with water around the perimeter of their yard to repel flies.
It sounds too good and too easy to be true! But when the bugs are bad, we'll try anything! Thanks for the tip.
The old timers in the rice fields hang baggies of water by the doors to keep away the mosquitoes. Maybe it is the way water reflects light? They say it works - we found that moving an hour away keeps those mosquitoes away very nicely.
Ok, now I'm curious. Our house gets flies BADLY over the summer months and I get to my wits' end in short order.


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Bagarmossen – podziemna stacja sztokholmskiego metra, leży w Sztokholmie, w Söderort, w dzielnicy Skarpnäck, w części Bagarmossen. Na zielonej linii metra T17, między Kärrtorp a Skarpnäck. Dziennie korzysta z niej około 6 200 osób.

Stacja znajduje się około 19 metrów pod ziemią, na południe od Lagavägen i Lagaplanu. Posiada jedno wyjście zlokalizowane przy Rusthållarvägen.

Stację otworzono 19 listopada 1958. Do 15 sierpnia 1994 była to stacja końcowa linii T17, oddano wówczas do użytku nowy peron i odcinek do Skarpnäck. Posiada jeden peron.

Sztuka

 Kompozycja wielokolorowych podświetlanych tafli szkła, Gert Marcus, 1994
 Marmurowa posadzka, Gert Marcus, 1994

Czas przejazdu

Otoczenie
W najbliższym otoczeniu stacji znajdują się:
 Bagarmossens skola
 Bagarmossens bollplan
 Berggolmsskolan
 Brotorps skola
 Brotorps bollplan
 Djursjkuhus

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Stacja Bagarmossen na kynerd.com

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On 26 August 2015, Dr. Khoo Hoon Eng (National University of Singapore) fired up the audience with her passion for female leadership education. She crafted a compelling case for the critical importance of educating women for the betterment of society. Educating women allows more young women to develop skills and empowers them to change society. She views the education of women as a powerful weapon that that will allow us to change the world. In particular, Dr. Khoo advocated for the establishment of more liberal arts and science programmes and all-women universities.
Dr. Khoo highlighted that a good quality higher education should not be just an escalator for a student's personal success; it should also increase the student's capacity to transform her wider society. A liberal arts and sciences education is particularly effective for this purpose because it emphasizes the development of students' capacity for critical thinking. Dr. Khoo strongly believes that a liberal arts and sciences education is the most effective way to educate students to act responsibly and effectively when challenging authority and convention to bring about change.
Why the need for more all-women universities? Dr. Khoo explains that leadership opportunities are often less accessible to women in co-ed universities. An education in an all-women university can engage women in discourse to overcome gender conditioning. It also helps to instill self-confidence in women by enabling them to make their own decisions in their own space. Statistics from the U.S. show the remarkable effect of attending an all-women university on women's career outcomes. In the U.S., compared to women graduates from co-ed universities, graduate from women's universities/colleges are 2 times more likely to attend graduate, medical schools or earn doctorates, 1.5 times more likely to start their own business, and enjoy 20-25% more in earnings.
Unfortunately, women are still severely unrepresented in leadership positions. For example, only 4.6% of CEOs of the S&P 500 Corporations are women. Although women start careers in business and other professions with the same level of intelligence, education, and commitment as men, comparatively few reach the top echelons. Dr. Khoo emphasised, "There is a great need for institutions that incubate female leaders". Indeed, through the education of women, Dr. Khoo's hope is that we will see more women pursuing leadership positions in all sectors of society.


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The Barbadian singer's overt sexuality causes a storm almost wherever she goes, but she made clear that she doesn't want to be a freak show.
"It's all about the music. I don't want to become a gimmick, ever," she told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, "On Air with Ryan Seacrest."
Rihanna played the song for Seacrest, and it was also released to Clear Channel radio stations on Friday (Nov. 11)
Check out Rihanna's new song!
The Christmas holidays usually marks a rush of new releases from top artists to take advantage of holiday gift giving.
Rihanna's new album Talk That Talk is slated to go on sale on Nov. 21.
Check out Ri's photos from her latest tour.
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The Dr. Luke produced "You Da One" is "one of those records that became very addictive for me," she told Seacrest.
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Rihanna has been working overtime, touring in Europe and apparently partying a little too hard.
She called off her second show in three days last week, after reps claimed she was suffering from exhaustion and a bout of the flu.
She tweeted a shocking photo of herself hooked up to an IV drip in a hospital in Sweden, while tweeting her apologies for canceling a show.
Tabloids overseas suggested that Rihanna has been drinking and partying heavily until all hours at clubs after her shows.
In fact, the singer phoned in her Seacrest interview from a bus in Belgium, where she had a show scheduled Friday.
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The album, which also features Jay-Z, is going to be more low-key than her previous release Loud.
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On Deck: Seattle Mariners
Published Sep 7, 2015 at 12:58 PM
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On Deck will be here all season to provide you with everything you need to know (and a few things you don't) about every Rangers series during the 2015 season.
The Opponent: The Mariners took two of three games from the first-place Astros in Houston, then went on to a less impressive sweep of the A's and are winners of five straight games.
Past 2015 Meetings: The Rangers are 4-8 against the Mariners this year with their only series win over Seattle coming in Arlington.
Pitching Matchups: Monday — Yovani Gallardo (11-9, 3.27 ERA) vs. Roenis Elias (4-7, 4.35); Tuesday — Cole Hamels (2-1, 3.89, as Ranger) vs. Taijuan Walker (10-7, 4.51); Wednesday — Martin Perez (2-4, 5.07) vs. TBD; Thursday — Derek Holland (3-1, 2.37) vs. Felix Hernandez (16-8, 3.65).
What's Hot: Shin-Soo Choo has been the Rangers' best offensive player since the all-star break, and he was one of the few Rangers hitting the ball in their series loss in Anaheim over the weekend. Choo hit .364 with a .500 on-base percentage, two doubles and a triple. He's also drawn six walks in that six-game span. Elvis Andrus, the Rangers' second-best hitter since the break, is hitting .350 with a .417 OBP in that same stretch with two RBIs and three stolen bases. Derek Holland gave up one run in eight innings his last time out, scoring the Rangers' only win in Anaheim.
Just what the Rangers wanted to see: A red-hot Kyle Seager awaiting them for four games. Seager is one of the most noted Ranger killers in baseball and enters this series batting .476 with three doubles and a homer with six RBIs in his last six games. Logan Morrison has been even hotter, hitting .467 in that same time with three bombs and 10 RBIs. King Felix, who's dominated Texas this year, worked eight innings with nine strikeouts his last time out.
What's Not: Several prominent bats went cold in the Rangers' first two stops on their West Coast swing in San Diego and Anaheim. Prince Fielder, Adrian Beltre, Rougned Odor and Delino DeShields are all hitting at .200 or worse in the last week. Joey Gallo has yet to record a hit in his return and has fanned six times in seven at-bats.
Nelson Cruz has turned into a Ranger killer this year in the teams' first 12 meetings of the year, but he enters this series in a cold spell, hitting just .167 in the last week, but he's only played three games during that time due to an issue with his always problematic quadriceps.
Familiar Faces: Nelson Cruz, who would be a runaway MVP candidate this year if not for the fact he played for an awful Mariners team, spent the majority of his career with the Rangers before leaving via free agency in 2014 on a one-year deal with Baltimore and signing with Seattle this past winter on a longer-term deal. Rangers veteran third baseman Adrian Beltre spent five seasons in Seattle — the five worst years of his career, at least before what could match those down years in 2015.


Have you fallen into the: "You need to write a business plan trap"? Forget the business plan. Use a business model canvas instead.
If you're launching a startup, looking to re-invigorate your brand, or creating a new product, this is one way — a great way — to start.
Once we create your business model canvas, the next step is to get out of the office and test your assumptions. It's important to get customer feedback, and pivot — or modify your value proposition — until you find your product/market fit.
You want to create something so great you've got people knocking down your door to get it. And you want your customers to help you create it.
Getting feedback from your customer is the key component of lean marketing. Too often, we marketers — and I am just as guilty of this myself as anybody — make invalid assumptions and then wonder why things fall flat. When maybe a different message, another channel, or a feature you never even dreamed of might spell the difference between failure and success.
Lean Marketing empowers your customer to guide the process. The student teaches the master.
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Teenagers routinely open their hearts to me, and I am honored to hold their secrets and dreams, their disappointments and their fears. Parents often ask me, "How do you get my kid to talk to you? They won't tell me anything!" I tell them not to worry, it's always easier to talk to an adult who is not your parent. But why is that, really? Here are 5 reasons why teenagers talk to me. If you are a parent, maybe this can help you get your teenager to talk to you, too!
1. The number one reason teenagers talk to me is that I do not judge them.
Teenagers tell me all the time about their indiscretions- things they feel bad that they have done, but need to "confess" and know that they are still good people. I know that they are wonderful, and I can remind them of that, even when they forget it because they said some nasty thing to their friend, or posted something malicious on their Instagram, or did something at a party that they now regret. I know that they did these things because they were impulsive (a predominant teenage characteristic, and driven by brain physiology) or in pain. I can calmly explain to them how teenagers simply don't have the executive brain function yet that adults have, and their decision-making is notoriously bad. This doesn't absolve them of responsibility, it just means they are typical teenagers, not terrible little humans. Then we make a plan for what they can do differently the next time, and we brainstorm different situations that might arise so that they can be better prepared, especially when they might be influenced by their peers to do something they would otherwise not do. And the truth is, they go back out into the world after leaving my office and do more stupid teenage things. But sometimes they make good choices and we emphasize those. We want to grow the part of them that makes them most proud.
Teen world today is ridiculously connected. We know that teenage brains are hard-wired to connect to their peers first and foremost. This was always true, but now the opportunities for connection are ubiquitous and, frankly, overwhelming. Most teenagers' phones will ping all night long with messages from whatever group chat they are on. Social media make it possible for many, many teenagers to be connected to hundreds, if not thousands, of other teenagers they don't even know.
Nothing is secret. Nothing. Ever.
Sure, your BFF promises she won't tell anyone about your crush on that cute new guy, but somehow, well, she didn't mention any names on her Insta, and she just used your initials, so it could be anyone, really… Jessica and Alexa think it's you, but they don't really know for sure… These are the stories I hear day in and day out. If you grew up before the advent of social media, it is probably hard for you to understand just how much it drives teen world these days. Kids have whole relationships with people they have never met. They share dreams, have arguments, lose sleep, make promises– all on-line. They have fights with their boyfriends and girlfriends that they post on their Instagram. They "get back" at each other with stories on Snapchat, where everyone can see and the other person can be humiliated in front of thousands of "friends".
Therapists are legally mandated to keep confidentiality, but with minors (under 18) it is a bit tricky. My teenage clients know that if I need to, I will talk to their parents about their risky behavior in order to keep them safe. They also know that I will never do it behind their back. I will tell them that we need to talk to their parents about something, and then usually we will do it together. But mostly I hold their secrets. Which means they can tell me all of those embarrassing things (see point #1) they've done, and I will tell no one. My office is a safe place.
As parents, you have no mandate for confidentiality. And the kids know that when they tell you something, you will likely tell your friends or your spouse. Because really, parents need support, too. Parents need their friends to help them get through those difficult teenage years, or they would go nuts. Well, I am a strong believer in parents sticking together, supporting each other. But if you can find a way to explain to your teenager that when they tell you something, you will cherish their confidences, and never tell your friends the specifics of what they told you, it will go a long, long way to winning your teenager's trust.
3. I am not personally invested in their success.
Of course, I want to feel like I am making a positive impact on their lives. But I do not define my success as a therapist by whether or not they get into UCLA, or get first place in the swim meet, or qualify for all AP classes. They have SO MUCH anxiety over grades and performance in many arenas, believe me. Anxiety is the number one mental health issue I see in teenagers. They really, really, really want to do well. They will not do better just because you are telling them that it's really important. It is already really important to them to do well. The best thing parents can do for their teenagers is believe in them. Because, I can tell you, they do not believe in themselves. All their teenage bravado is just a front. They are all terrified that they will not measure up. I remember when parents were told, "tell your child you believe that they can do anything". Though it might not be readily apparent, this message is actually stressful for kids. They think, "Well, if I could actually do anything, why am I such a loser? I could do anything, and I'm just third string on the soccer team. Epic fail." The better message to give your kids is, "you are wonderful just the way you are". I have it way easier than parents in this respect- I can tell kids this, and then I don't have to be the one who picks up their dirty towels off the bathroom floor ten thousand times, or listens to them fight with their sister about who actually is the owner of that blue sweater. I know that as parents, there are a thousand things like this that will fray your nerves down to nothing. Believe me, I know. Do your best. We're all human.
4. I remind them of their successes.
When you are a parent, you are often the voice in your teenager's head that sounds like this, "Clean up your room", "Be nice to your brother", "Study for your test", "Turn off the computer", and "Why can't you remember to turn in your homework?!" I mean, that's the job, right? You have to keep track of these things, so your teenager will be the best they can be. To a certain extent this is true, but with teenagers it is veeeeery tricky. They see any suggestions as a criticism of their ability to cope. Now we, as parents, know that in fact, they are not so good at coping on their own. They forget their homework and they don't like to clean up their room. Parenting teenagers is a continual balance between encouraging them to be their best and letting them fail on their own. And, because we are humans (tired humans!), we snap. And those comments that we meant to sound encouraging just come out harsh. Oops. But there are some times when it is absolutely critical that we forget how tired we are and we find the energy to remind our teenager just how terrific they actually are. When your teenager is truly anxious about their performance in school, or sports, or in front of their friends, remind them of specific instances in the past where they were amazing. Remind them of specific instances when they didn't perform so well, but they handled the disappointment. They survived, and went on to do better another time. The message is, "Mostly you do great, kid. Sometimes you are frustrated with your performance, but you have handled that pretty well in the past, and I know you will handle it well in the future- because nobody can do well all of the time. But mostly you do great. And I love you more than anything." And though this is waaaaay harder to remember to do when you are the parent than when you are the therapist, it will mean so much more than anything I can ever say. You hold the trump card there.
5. I help them figure out what they need.
Sounds so simple. And yet… Society, parents, school– everyone has a message for a teenager. What they should do, who they should be. "Hey, you're fourteen. You should know what you want to be by now." "If you don't get 1800 on your SAT's you'll never get into a good school". "If you quit volleyball you won't be able to get a scholarship and you'll never go to college". These are all things that teenage clients of mine have reported their parents are telling them. The truth is, a fourteen-year-old can't possibly know what they want to be, because more than half of the careers that will exist when they graduate from college, don't exist yet today. And a "good school" is one that fits the student- not so easy that they are bored, but not so hard they can't keep up. And there are lots of ways to go to college, or, in fact, to be a successful, happy adult without a college education by the time you are 22. It's certainly true that teenagers need a lot of guidance– a lot more guidance than they think they need! At the same time, they need to feel that their wishes and desires have value. That someone is interested in what is important to them. I've seen parents suppress their worries and look for a school that teaches only how to create video games because their teenager can think of nothing else all day. I've seen parents who highly value academics, nonetheless take their teenager all over the country to look at art schools, because that was their teenager's particular passion. These are the kinds of things that instill a deep feeling of value in a teenager– to know that their parents hear their wishes, and honor their values. These are the kids who will continue on to follow their passion in life, whether or not it continues to be video games or art, because they know that their needs and desires are important to the people who mean the most to them. Kudos to all the parents who honor their teenagers' own distinct natures, especially when they are different from what the parents expected. This is a terrific parenting challenge, and though we could all probably do better, so many of you are doing it very well indeed.
So…why do your teenagers tell me everything? It's not complicated. But it's not easy, either. Parenting a teenager is one of the hardest things we can do. There are lots of ways you can learn to improve your relationship with your teenager, though. Hang in there, there is help available. And before you know it, they will be in their 20's and 30's and maybe even think you are amazing!
If you want to learn more about how to communicate with your teenager, please call or email me for a free 20-minute phone consultation. We will talk about the best way to help you get what you need to make your life as a parent less frustrating and more satisfying!


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Marta E. Pagan-Ortiz is an assistant professor in the clinical psychology department at William James College. Prior to this, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship specializing in trauma at the Victims of Violence Program at Cambridge Health Alliance/Harvard Medical School.
Originally from Puerto Rico, Marta has lived and worked in the Greater Boston area for the last 12 years. She received her PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Marta is deeply committed to issues of women's health, the health of minoritized populations, and social justice. Her clinical work has primarily been focused in the areas of Latinx health and trauma. Her scholarship has been in the areas of health disparities and the impact of structural violence.


Ease and convenience make internet shopping tempting but what can you do if it gets out of hand?
Online shopping makes it easier than ever to spend our hard-earned cash, and it can be a financially crippling experience for some. But that hasn't stopped Australians engaging in it with growing enthusiasm.
With increasingly sophisticated mobile sites and discounts constantly popping into our inboxes, the temptation is almost unavoidable.
According to the National Australia Bank's Online Retail Sales Index, we spent $17.5 billion in the 12 months to August 2015. This is equivalent to 7.1 per cent of the spending at traditional bricks and mortar retailers as measured by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in the 12 months to July 2015.
Retailers use social media to target consumers and the strategy appears to be working. Facebook fans spent almost 50 per cent more than those not on Facebook, according to data released by US shopper media company Collective Bias last year.
Sydney counsellor Michelle Laving runs Steps to Simplicity, which provides specialist education and treatment for those concerned about their shopping and spending behaviour.
She says that while for some, shopping can be good for self-expression and can provide temporary stress relief, growing numbers of people are developing problematic and even addictive shopping habits. These can negatively affect their financial health, relationships and psychological wellbeing.
"Everyone goes through periods of overspending from time to time, but most people are able to pull back after a splurge and get back on track with their spending or saving goals.
If you've built up too much debt, a debt consolidation program might help you get on top of things and start afresh.
What are your money saving tips? Tell us in the comments below.


Lie down on your back with your knees bent and your feet and head on the floor. Tilt your pelvis slightly toward the ceiling to reduce the lumbar curve (remove any large hollow there might be between your back and the floor). Keep your knees bent and slowly raise them and pull them toward your chest. Put your arms around your knees and hug them close to your chest. Make sure to keep your head on the ground and keep breathing. If you like you can gently rock from side to side while your knees are elevated. You should feel a release of tension in your lower back. Release your knees and slowly bring your feet back to the ground. This stretch can also be done with the knees separated and the arms hugging each knee separately.


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Bring your own adult beverages and snacks.
Bring sunscreen and a jacket as it can be cooler on the water than on-shore.
Customers may want to bring a camera and bring sunglasses.
Please bring a valid, government-issued photo ID.
Parking available for a fee in city lots and on the street.
Gratuities are not included, a standard gratuity of 15-20% is recommended.
The High Tide Yacht is a 33' sloop rig.
Customers may cancel at least 48 hours prior to their arrival date and time will receive a full refund minus a minus a 10% processing fee plus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 48 hour period will receive a refund minus 20% plus a $5 service fee. If the weather is unfavorable, the experience may be rescheduled for a later time/date by the vendor or a full refund will be issued. No-shows will not be refunded. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 48 hour cancellation period.


The Spine Screening Clinic evaluates children who are 10 years and older with a history of back pain, spinal asymmetry, early suspicion of scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine issues.
Under the direction of our spine (scoliosis) surgeons, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide the assessment. An X-ray exam of the spine may be performed at the visit using our low-dose radiation EOS system. Many families may discover that their child has a physiologic (normal) curve that requires no further treatment, or they may be referred to physical therapy for their pain, have additional studies ordered for further evaluation and be referred to one of our spine surgeons.
The Spine Screening Clinic is available weekly by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 858-966-6789.


Let me pose a question, "What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?" Well, there is ample proof that one can have knowledge, yet be vacuous as far as wisdom is concerned. There are distinguished academics in their fields, and even knowledgeable celebrities, yet by the things they say and the actions they perform, there can be a question mark over them respecting how wise they are. Probably having expertise in one field is detrimental to the acquisition of an all-round wisdom.
To illustrate what is the difference between knowledge and wisdom, let me use this example. Knowledge knows that a tomato is a fruit; but wisdom knows not to use it in a fruit salad! What says the Scripture? "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." And to know that awe and reverential fear, there must be some knowledge of God. Wisdom will then use that knowledge to believe and to practise.


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Assistant Professor (June 2019), Otolaryngology,
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MSc, University of Edinburgh
BSc, Heriot-Watt University
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Ross worked as a postdoctoral research fellow with Prof. Daniel Polley at the Eaton-Peabody Laboratories (Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary) and Department of Otolaryngology (Harvard Medical School). In 2012, he received his PhD from University College London, where he worked at the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit with Profs. Maneesh Sahani and Jennifer Linden.
In his spare time, Ross enjoys the outdoors, reading, and listening to music (especially Phish).


Strange evil figures has been taunting a small town in Hallowed Legends: Templar for a long time! It's up to you to save the townsfolk from the Knights of the Templar in this compelling Hidden Object game! Can you cast the light on this mystery? Explore all wonderful Hidden Object scenes in search for clues that help you stop these sinister creatures! Download Hallowed Legends: Templar absolutely for free to prevent the tragic event and save the day! Good luck!


I hope all the Mama's out there had a great day yesterday! I wanted to share the gift I made for the mother's in my life.
The crafty bug bit me last week. The plan was to make one. Just one. I ended up making TEN!
These were super easy to create. Since I got most of the supplies on sale, they cost pennies to make.
They can be customized with birthstones or whatever jewels you like. Think about giving one as a dear friend's birthday gift. Or an end of the year gift to all your children's teachers.
Here's the one I made for my 3 Little Greenwoods.
Did the crafty bug bite you? What gifts did you make or give your mother to show your love?
Teen Birthday Gift: Box o' Money!
I love the dining room! Great job!
Thank you, Brooke! It looks to much better you person (hint, hint – we need to create another reason for you to come see us).
I love those necklaces and got to see an actual one you made. Great job it was gorgeous!
These are BEAUTIFUL! What a sweet gift! My best friend's birthday is in two weeks, I think I might make one for her 🙂 Thanks for your sweet comments on my rosette bracelet!
Your friend will love receiving a bird's nest necklace for her birthday. I loved making them and have given all but two away! Thanks so much for stopping by. Can't wait to see what tutorial you will share this week!


Teams of Rebuilding Hope volunteers assisted with cleanup in Elm City on Sept. 20 following a tornado spawned by Hurricane Florence and in Warsaw on Sept. 22 with cleanup from the hurricane.
Volunteers Leo Suitte and Steve Lyles equip a trailer with chain saws, generator and other items needed to help Hurricane Florence victims.
RHI volunteer Jeffrey Strickland packs supplies for victims of Hurricane Florence.
In another disaster relief effort, RHI called for donations of cleaning supplies, paper products, nonperishable foods, and other essentials for hurricane victims. On Sept. 22, the supplies were delivered to the Core City FWB Church in Craven County, a collection site for Craven and Jones County victims.
To further assist victims, RHI is working on plans to assist repairing homes. A partnership would be with either North Carolina Baptist Men or a local church in eastern North Carolina.
RHI began preparing to offer assistance to hurricane victims as the path of the hurricane was announced.
Within days, two tool trailers were outfitted with chain saws, generators, ladders, ropes and chains, safety equipment and a variety of tools. A tractor and skid steer loader were serviced and readied for use.
As the path of the storm veered away from local communities, volunteers looked toward helping storm-ravaged communities in other parts of the state and waited for a call.
Gearing up for this kind of mission is a first for Rebuilding Hope.
"We have the equipment, and volunteers are eager to help," RHI coordinator Randolph Wilson says.
RHI's mission is always Christ-centered. "When we serve, we want victims to know that we come in the name of and with the love of Jesus," Randolph says.


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Sky Deutschland chief Sullivan sets goals
31st March 2010 @ 22:00
Brian Sullivan has today assumed his role as CEO of Sky Deutschland.
The former BSkyB exec succeeds Mark Williams, who resigned from the German pay-TV operator as of March 31 for personal reasons. Sullivan said his priority was to "continue to open up the potential for subscription television and HDTV in Germany and Austria, which is still far from being fulfilled".


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L'ICON A5 és una aeronau esportiva lleugera amfíbia americana dissenyada i produïda per ICON Aircraft. L'aeronau de concepte va enlairar-se per primera vegada l'any 2008, i, el desembre 2012, es va finalitzar l'utillatge de producció. La primera aeronau de producció va fer el seu primer vol el 7 de juliol de 2014, i va fer el seu debut públic a EAA AirVenture Oshkosh el 27 de juliol de 2014. Un any més tard, a l'AirVenture, va ser temporalment donat al jove grup Young Eagles, tot i que els primers lliuraments oficials a clients de l'A5 no es van fer fins a l'any 2016.

Disseny

L'A5 és una hidroavió monoplà d'ala alta tipus amfibi amb una estructura feta de fibra de carboni i tren d'aterratge retràctil. Pot portar dues persones en una cabina tancada de 116,8 cm d'ample i el seu sistema de propulsió és un motor Rotax 912 de 100 HP (75 kW) que fa girar un hèlice de tres pales d'empenta. L'estabilitat hidrodinàmica ve proporcionada per dos flotadors de tipus Dornier que tenen al seu interior el tren d'aterratge principal que, alhora, serveixen de pas per la tripulació i l'equipatge. Les ales poden ser replegades cap endavant per poder transportar l'aeronau per terra i pel seu emmagatzematge. L'equipament instal·lat de fàbrica inclou un indicador d'angle d'atac per millorar la seguretat per evitar l'entrada en pèrdua (stall), una característica que no es troba habitualment en aeronaus d'aviació general. És opcional un paracaigudes acoblat a l'estructura fet per l'empresa Ballistic Recovery System, excepte en les aeronaus A5 registrades als Estats Units on és obligatori portar-lo instal·lat. L'A5 fa servir diferents elements de disseny per tenir una fàcil recuperació si entra en pèrdua.

Desenvolupament

ICON Aircraft posa l'A5 en l'àmbit recreatiu al mateix lloc que els vehicles ATV, les motocicletes, les llanxes i les motos de neu en comptes d'altres avions. El fundador d'ICON i antic executiu en cap deKirk Hawkins ha dit de l'aeronau, "no es tracta de la mètrica habitual de velocitat, abast, càrrega útil, altitud i cabines complexes. És tracta més de portar-se allà fora i interactuar amb el teu món". Com a part d'aquest esforç, l'interior de la cabina ha estat dissenyada pels dissenyadors de BMW i l'exterior pel dissenyador de Nissan Randy Rodriguez. El debut als mitjans de comunicació de l'ICON A5 es va fer a la revista Wired i amb la cobertura que va rebre en els mitjans de comunicació va fer la sensació que hi havia interès en l'avió més enllà de la comunitat d'aviació. S'ha informat que el 35% dels clients de l'A5 no són pilots.

Un prototipus va ser construït entre l'any 2007 a 2008, i va fer el seu primer vol el juliol de 2008. El gener de 2009, l'empresa va anunciar la finalització de la primera fase (27 vols) d'un programa de tres fases en què s'incloïa el maneig a l'aigua. El febrer de 2009, el prototipus va entrar a la segona fase de proves per refinar l'aerodinàmica i les qualitat de maneig. El 2011, una ala millorada més resistent a l'entrada en pèrdua per gir es va provar i es va finalitzar la fase el febrer de 2012. El disseny acompleix amb els requeriments de certificat tipus FAR Part 23.

El juliol de 2012, l'empresa va sol·licitar una exempció a les normes per aeronaus lleugeres a la FAA (Administració Federal d'Aviació) per augmentar el pes de l'A5 per sobre del màxim permès a un avió amfibi, arribant fins als 762 kg (1.680 lb). L'empresa va argumentar que era necessària una estructura més pesant per donar-li a l'aeronau les seves característiques per evitar l'entrada en pèrdua. El maig de 2013 la FAA va demanar més detalls en els requisits que necessitava l'ICON A5 per evitar l'entrada en pèrdua, en referència a l'augment de pes. La FAA també va demanar una declaració de l'empresa on s'indiqués que l'aeronau acomplia amb els criteris de resistència a l'entrada en pèrdua necessaris per obtenir un certificació de tipus d'aeronau lleugera. El juliol de 2013 la FAA va aprovar l'augment de pes.

Les noves dates de lliurament dels avions es van ajustar respecte de les estimacions inicials. El juny de 2011, l'empresa va anunciar que va havia aconseguit una inversió addicional de 25 milions de dòlars americans que eren el que "l'empresa necessita per permetre finalitzar les tasques de desenvolupament d'enginyeria i començar la producció -possiblement tan aviat com el proper any [2012]". Per l'agost de 2011, l'empresa va declarar que havia venut fins a 694 A5, més que els 400 venuts inicialment a l'AirVenture de 2009. Una promoció conjunta amb la EAA (Associació d'Aeronaus Experimentals) Young Eagles va obtenir més de 28.000 dòlars pel programa de vol juvenil.

El 6 d'agost de 2012, ICON va anunciar que Cirrus Aircraft produiria els components sintètics de l'estructura pels A5 a les instal·lacions de Grand Forks, Dakota del Nord. Altres parts de l'estructura s'enviarien cap a ICON des de la instal·lació de Tahachapi a California, pel seu acoblament final. L'agost de 2012 es va anunciar que a mitjan 2013 es lliuraria el primer avió de producció de les 850 comandes que l'empresa deia que tenia fins al moment.

El desembre de 2012 el modelatge dels motlles es va iniciar amb els motlles dels estabilitzadors de la cua lliurats a Cirrus el mateix mes. Els motlles de les ales es van lliurar el febrer de 2013.

El 20 de juny de 2013, l'empresa va anunciar que havia aconseguit augmentar el finançament per sobre dels 60 milions de dòlars amb l'arribada d'un nou inversor xinès.

Pel 30 de juliol de 2013, el cost estimat de l'avió es va augmentar fins als 189.000 dòlars, quan el preu original va ser calculat, el 2008, en 139.000 dòlars. L'any 2015 es va tornar a incrementar el preu unitari fins als 247.000 dòlars.

La primera aeronau lliurada a un client va volar el maig de 2015 però els lliuraments no es van poder iniciar fins que la FAA no finalitzés una auditoria de l'empresa que va acabar l'11 de juny de 2015.

El juny 2015 es va anunciar que hi havia 1.250 ordres de producció de l'A5 i s'esperava tenir-ne 500 de construïts per l'any 2017 des de les noves instal·lacions de l'empresa a Vacaville, California

El maig de 2016, l'empresa va anunciar que només 20 aeronaus s'havien completat en comptes del plantejament inicial de 175 i que tota la producció es destinaria a centres d'entrenament. Els lliuraments als clients es van endarrerir fins al 2017, com a molt aviat, per la necessitat de millorar els processos de fabricació. L'empresa també va anunciar que, arran dels problemes que hi havia en l'inici de la producció, acomiadaria a 60 treballadors i rescindiria el contracte amb 90 proveïdors, deixant sense feina a 160 treballadors. El cap executiu Kirk Hawkins va indicar que l'empresa tenia els inversors necessaris per continuar amb les operacions per tot aquell temps abans que l'augment de la producció fes tenir beneficis a la companyia. Al maig l'empresa va informar que havia acabat la producció de 7 aeronaus, amb 11 més parcialment acabades.

El juliol de 2017 la producció en sèrie es va iniciar i es van lliurar 6 avions. La companyia esperava lliurar un total de 15 aeronaus el 2017 i 200 el 2018.

A finals d'octubre de 2017 l'empresa va anunciar un augment dels preus de les aeronaus per 2018. El preu final d'un A5 completament equipat es va incrementar fins al 389.000 dòlars mentre que el preu d'un model bàsic apujaria fins als 269.000 dòlars, tot i que, com a molt d'hora, no podrien ser lliurats fins a l'any 2019. Aquests increments de preu suposaven fins a un 30% d'augment en el model bàsic i de més d'un 50% en el model completament equipat.

La controvèrsia amb els compradors
Per l'abril de 2016, es va fer públic que els contractes amb els compradors dels A5 tenien molts elements controvertits que no es trobaven habitualment en aquest tipus de contracte. Entre aquests es podia trobar obligacions d'entrenament per als pilots, manteniment, acords de no denúncia, l'obligació de revisar l'estructura a la fàbrica cada 2.000 hores o 10 anys (el que abans passés) i un límit operatiu de 6.000 hores o 30 anys. A més, cada avió aniria equipat amb una càmera i una gravadora per controlar el comportament del pilot que serien propietat de l'empresa però que el manteniment correspondria al titular de l'avió. Els propietaris van haver d'estar d'acord en donar suport a l'empresa i es va requerir als propietaris a acceptar les condicions o enfrontar-se a penalitzacions.

Pel maig de 2016 la companyia va reconèixer que els contractes havien estat un error i van lliurar nous contractes revisats que van esborrar certes clàusules abusives però no totes. Es van mantenir les clàusules de no denúncia, d'entrenament amb supervisió de l'empresa i que les clàusules es traspassaven a futurs propietaris.

Premis
 Popular Science 2008, 100 millors innovacions de l'any.

 ICON també va ser guardonat en amb premi d'or en Espurna de disseny 2009 i una Distinció de disseny en Design Review anual ID Magazine.
 En els Premis de Disseny IDEA / BusinessWeek 2009, ICON va ser guardonat amb Or en la categoria Disseny de Transport. La competència va incloure a tots els automòbils, motocicletes, embarcacions, i tot altre vehicle de motor dissenyat en 2008.
 I.D. Revisió anual de el disseny 2009.
 Premi d'Or en Transport IDSA International Design Excellence 2009.
 IDSA International Design Excellence Award People 's Choice Award 2009.
 Wallpaper 2010 "La vida potencial de l'Any" Premi dels jutges.
 Guanyador del Disseny de Producte Red Dot 2010

Especificacions

Característiques generals
 Tripulació: 1 pilot

 Capacitat: 1 passatger +1 pilot

 Llargada: 22 ft (6,7 m)

 Amplada: 34.8 ft (10,6 m)
 Altura: 8.1 ft (2,5 m)
 Pes en buit: 1,080 lb (490 kg)
 Pes màxim: 1,510 lb (685 kg)
 Càrrega màxima: 200 kg
 Planta motriu: 1 × motor Rotax 912 ULS de 100 HP (74,5 kW)
 Capacitat de combustible: 76 litres
 Propulsors: Hèlix de tres fulles

Rendiment
 Velocitat màxima: 105 nusos (120 mph, 192 km/h)
 Rang: 491 milles, 791 km
 Màxima relació d'inclinació: 9/1

Aviónica
 GPS portàtil amb suport de panell integrat
 Ràdio de comunicació VHF
 Modes A, C & S i transpondedor ADS-B
 Pantalla de vol Garmin G3X Touch (opcional)

Accidents i incidents
 L'1 d'abril de 2017, un A5 de proves de la companyia va patir un dur aterratge a l'aigua prop del Parc Nacional de Biscayne, Florida que va provocar que s'enfonsés l'avió. Tant el pilot com el passatger no van patir ferides però l'avió es va enfonsar abans que pogués ser remolcat fins a un port. La comanyia va dir que es va produir per un error del pilot.

 El 8 de maig de 2017, un A5 de proves de la companyia es va estavellar a la riba del llac Berryessa, al comtat de Napa, Califòrnia, prop de les instal·lacions de l'empresa. El l'accident van morir dos treballadors d'ICON: l'enginyer en cap i el pilot de proves La Junta Nacional de Seguretat del Transport va determinar que va ser a causa d'un error del pilot sens trobar cap fallida a l'avió.

 Un ICON A5, matrícula N9228A, es va estavellar el 7 de novembre de 2017 prop de la costa de Florida mentre el pilotava el jugador de beisbol retirat Roy Halladay, accident que va ser confirmat pel comtat de Pasco. Es va informa que l'accident va succeir en aigües del golf de Mèxic, a uns 16 quilòmetres de la costa de Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Referències

Aeronaus
Avions de la dècada del 2000


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