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package jp.vache.maven.plugins.reports.sphinx;

import org.apache.maven.plugin.AbstractMojo;
import org.apache.maven.plugin.MojoExecutionException;
import org.apache.maven.plugin.MojoFailureException;
import org.apache.maven.plugin.logging.Log;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.Execute;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.Mojo;
import org.apache.maven.plugins.annotations.Parameter;
import org.apache.maven.reporting.MavenReport;
import org.apache.maven.reporting.MavenReportException;

import javax.script.ScriptException;
import java.io.File;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.Locale;
import java.util.Map;

/**
 * @author VERDOÏA Laurent <verdoialaurent@gmail.com>
 */
@Mojo(name = "generate")
@Execute(goal = "generate")
public class SphinxReportsMojo extends AbstractMojo implements MavenReport {

    /**
     * Specifies the input encoding.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "inputEncoding", defaultValue = "${project.build.sourceEncoding}")
    private String inputEncoding;

    /**
     * Specifies the output encoding.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "outputEncoding", defaultValue = "${project.build.outputEncoding}")
    private String outputEncoding;

    /**
     * The name of the report.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "name", defaultValue = "Sphinx")
    private String name;

    /**
     * The description of the report.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "description", defaultValue = "Documentation via sphinx")
    private String description;

    /**
     * The directory containing the documentation source.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "inputDirectory", defaultValue = "${basedir}/src/site/sphinx")
    private File inputDirectory;

    /**
     * The directory where the generated output will be placed.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "reportOutputDirectory", defaultValue = "${project.reporting.outputDirectory}/sphinx")
    private File reportOutputDirectory;

    /**
     * The name of the destination directory.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "destinationDirectory", defaultValue = "sphinx")
    private String destinationDirectory;

    /**
     * Sphinx source code directory.
     */
    @Parameter(name = "sphinxSources", required = true, property = "sphinxSources")
    private File sphinxSources;

    @Override
    public String getName(Locale locale) {
        return name;
    }

    @Override
    public String getOutputName() {
        return destinationDirectory + "/index";
    }

    @Override
    public String getDescription(Locale locale) {
        return description;
    }

    @Override
    public String getCategoryName() {
        return CATEGORY_PROJECT_REPORTS;
    }

    @Override
    public File getReportOutputDirectory() {
        return reportOutputDirectory;
    }

    @Override
    public void setReportOutputDirectory(File reportOutputDirectory) {
        updateReportOutputDirectory(reportOutputDirectory, destinationDirectory);
    }

    public String getDestinationDirectory() {
        return destinationDirectory;
    }

    public void setDestinationDirectory(final String destinationDirectory) {
        updateReportOutputDirectory(reportOutputDirectory, destinationDirectory);
        this.destinationDirectory = destinationDirectory;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean isExternalReport() {
        return true;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean canGenerateReport() {
        return true;
    }

    private void updateReportOutputDirectory(final File reportOutputDirectory, final String destinationDirectory) {
        if (reportOutputDirectory != null && destinationDirectory != null
                && !reportOutputDirectory.getAbsolutePath().endsWith(destinationDirectory)) {
            this.reportOutputDirectory = new File(reportOutputDirectory, destinationDirectory);
        } else {
            this.reportOutputDirectory = reportOutputDirectory;
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void execute() throws MojoExecutionException, MojoFailureException {
        try {
            generate();
        } catch (final MavenReportException e) {
            throw new MojoFailureException("Cannot generate report", e);
        }
    }

    @Override
    public void generate(org.codehaus.doxia.sink.Sink sink, Locale locale) throws MavenReportException {
        generate();
    }

    private void generate() throws MavenReportException {
        printParameters();

        final SphinxContext context = createContext();

        try {
            SphinxRunner.run(context);
        } catch (final ScriptException e) {
            throw new MavenReportException("Sphinx error", e);
        }
    }

    private SphinxContext createContext() {
        final SphinxContext context = new SphinxContext();

        context.builder = "html";

        context.isVerbose = true;
        context.showWarning = true;

        context.input = inputDirectory.getAbsolutePath().toString();
        context.output = reportOutputDirectory.getAbsolutePath().toString();
        context.sphinx = sphinxSources.toString();
        context.argv0 = new File(sphinxSources, "sphinx-builder").getAbsolutePath().toString();

        return context;
    }

    private void printParameters() {
        final Log log = getLog();

        if (!log.isDebugEnabled()) {
            return;
        }

        final Map<String, String> data = new HashMap<String, String>();
        data.put("inputEncoding", inputEncoding);
        data.put("outputEncoding", outputEncoding);
        data.put("name", name);
        data.put("description", description);
        data.put("inputDirectory", inputDirectory.toString());
        data.put("reportOutputDirectory", reportOutputDirectory.toString());
        data.put("destinationDirectory", destinationDirectory);
        data.put("getOutputName()", getOutputName());
        data.put("sphinxSources", sphinxSources.toString());

        for (final Map.Entry<String, String> pair : data.entrySet()) {
            log.info(pair.getKey() + " => " + pair.getValue());
        }
    }
}


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Q: For what values of $\gamma > 0$ does $n^{\gamma} (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2$ converge? This is not for homework, but I would please just like a hint.  The question asks

For what values of $\gamma > 0$ does $n^{\gamma} (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2$ converge?

I did a couple of tests, and believe that $n^{\gamma} (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2 \to 0$ for $0 < \gamma < 2$, and $n^{\gamma} (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2 \to \infty$ for $\gamma \geq 2$.  I've been working on the second claim a bit, but haven't made any real progress.  If I can show that $n^2 (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2 \to \infty$ then I would be done with the second claim.  The sequence $n^2 (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2$ grows very slowly, so maybe I can get an easier lower bound for $exp(n^2 (\sqrt[n]{n} - 1)^2)$?  Any suggestions or hints would be greatly appreciated!

A: Hint :
$$
n^{\frac{1}{n}}-1=
\exp(\frac{\log(n)}{n})-1=
(\frac{\log(n)}{n})+O((\frac{\log(n)}{n})^2) ...
$$

A: $$n(\sqrt[n] n-1)=\frac {n(\sqrt[n] n-1)(\sqrt[n] n+1)}{(\sqrt[n] n+1)}=\frac {n^{ (n+2)/n}-n}{n^{ 1/n}+1}\to \infty$$

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We have created endless myths and poetic images depicting time as circular, linear, infinite, finite, a voracious man-eating beast, a never ending spinning wheel of fortune... Time is a relational concept, pronounced the great Leibniz. Time is absolute, retorted Newton. Time is the form of the inner sense and as such, informs our consciousness, chimed in Kant. And so it went until Einstein set the record 'straight' when he announced that we live in a fluid, four-dimensional space-time reality which is rather complicated to describe and manipulate.
And then there are the Sartres and the Heideggers of the 20th Century who rub our noses in what they call the inescapable truth: we, humans, are thrown, free will notwithstanding, into this thing called existence which is, before anything, existence-in-time. And yet we try to escape time. All the time, in fact. We live half of our lives as though we would live forever, and the other half -- frantically trying to hang on to our youth, or lamenting its loss.
The brilliantly insightful Nietzsche notably asked his readership if, when reflecting back on their lives, had they had the chance to relive them again, they would.
Bottom line: how much do we need to worry about time?
And there you have it, the bottomless wisdom of the Don!


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Gigabyte Introduces Server for RAID Storage
By Chris Ehrlich
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Gigabyte is releasing a server to get around hardware and software limitations that bottleneck the redundant array of independent disks (RAID) when used with Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVme) solid-state drives (SSDs).
Continuing with its R282 series, the product, Gigabyte R282-Z9G, was designed to house an all-in-one server solution that specifically targets high-performance NVMe SSD drives for RAID, by incorporating the SupremeRAID solution by GRAID.
GRAID for RAID
More companies are using flash storage and doing so on a larger scale. However, there are pitfalls when using software or hardware RAID, such as limitations in computing performance or consuming a large amount of CPU resources.
To solve these problems and to do so with a large number of drives, the GRAID SupremeRAID solution works by installing a virtual NVMe controller on the OS, while integrating a PCIe device for high performance.
Server features
With this solution, over 100GB/s of throughput is possible for workloads in HPC, 4K/8K video editing, high-frequency trading (HFT), online transaction processing (OLTP), or database processing.
The R282-Z9G comes with the GRAID card installed and has shown optimal performance, with up to 20 x Kioxia CM6 drives. The server supports dual AMD EPYC 7003 processors up to 64 cores and a max TDP of 240 W. Given the dual socket design, there are 32 DIMM slots available for 2 DIMMs per channel for the 8-channel memory configuration.
To support 20 x Gen4 U.2 drives in the front for RAID, PCIe slots are populated with riser cards and the OCP mezzanine slots as well, leaving a PCIe 4.0 x16 FHHL slot available for high-speed networking. At the rear of the case are an additional 2 x 2.5″ SATA SSD bays. On the rear of the case are USB 3.0 ports, VGA port for local management, and a pair of 1GbE LAN ports. The system is powered by redundant 1600 W power supplies.
Digistor Develops Secure SSD Line
CrossBar Seeing More Applications for ReRAM
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Chris Ehrlich is the managing editor of several web properties in the TechnologyAdvice network. He has over 20 years of experience delivering content-based results across journalism and communications, including on B2B technologies. As a leader in digital journalism, he's driven targeted content that resonates with audiences and increases key metrics. As a leader in branded communications, he's driven multi-channel content for clients that spreads their messages and generates measurable returns. He holds a B.A. in English and political science from Denison University in Ohio.

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St. Catherine's Monastery on Sinai becomes Muslim organization's ISESCO world heritage site
Saint Catherine, November 12, 2013
In his statement on November 7, the director of Research and Archaeological Studies Administration in the Sinai province DR. Abd ar-Rahim Raihan has confirmed inclusion by the Islamic Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) of Abu Mena the Monastic complex (situated in 75 kilometers from Alexandria) and the Monastery of St. Catherine (Sinai) in its world heritage and culture list. Raihan has called this event "a victory", the role of whidh in strengthening of relations between Christianity and Islam cannot be overestimated, reports the Salam1 portal.
In the view of the scientist, this step of ISESCO has become the most important "milestone" in the process of the formation of a modern pilgrimage route for Christians from Europe through Alexandria to Sinai and then, to Jerusalem.
According to Raihan's report read last Thursday, at the present time there are two routes believers follow to "the Mount of Moses" and Sion. The departure point of the first, eastern one, is Jerusalem, and runs through Aila (present-day town of Aqaba). On their way from Aqaba to Sinai (St. Catherine's Monastery) pilgrims pass by Ain Khadra and a so-called "Pilgrims' gorge"—the rocks of which have preserved their ancient Nabataean, Armenian and Greek characters. The total length of this route is 200 kilometers.
The western route, which also begins from the city of the Prophets, goes around the northern part of the Sinai peninsula and the As-Suways bay. Here Christians pass through such well-known districts as Askalon, Gaza, Raphia (Rafah), Rinocorora (el Arish), Biliozom (el Pharma), Serpion (Ismailia), al Qalzam (as-Suways), Firan gorge and, at last, the Sinai Monastery. The length of this route is 375 kilometres.
The Raihan's statement has touched upon the issue of restoring the pilgrimage route that lies along Christian Coptic and Muslim Shrines of south Sinai as well. The expert has called upon the Church to support this initiative, giving attention to such stops important to Christians as St. Menas' well and the monastic complex of Firan (Pharan).
The scientist has suggested making an economic plan to raise ground: thus, to attract tourists, according to Raihan, to expand the reconstruction of the most ancient artifacts found during excavations on Sinai. A considerable part is assigned to develop exclusive excursion programs. "These monuments testify to the ongoing peaceful dialogue between the two greatest religions as well as the unity of our people," stressed Abd ar-Rahim. "This is extremely important for our state".
Raihan notes that the Adu Mena complex and St. Catherine's Monastery became UNESCO world heritage sites in 1979 and 2002 respectively.
While Sinai Monastery, which today uniquely preserves ancient manuscripts, was founded by emperor St. Justinian, the history of the marble Monastery of St. Menas, discovered in 1905 by the German archaeologist Kaufmann, goes back to the 5th century AD.
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In its official statement the Monastery of St. Catherine on Sinai has denied the reports by the Egyptian Christian media about attacks on the monastery and called them "irresponsible and false". What lies beneath: Sinai's hidden texts What lies beneath: Sinai's hidden texts
he Greek Orthodox monks of St Catherine's monastery in Sinai have been accumulating manuscripts and books since the sixth century, making their library the world's greatest repository of early medieval writing after the Vatican. The collection is even richer than it first appears, because many of the 3,300 ancient manuscripts contain hidden text and illustrations older than their visible contents – and a large scientific effort is under way to reveal and record them. Spectral Imaging at the Library of St. Catherine's Monastery Reveals Ancient Texts Spectral Imaging at the Library of St. Catherine's Monastery Reveals Ancient Texts
Father Justin, the librarian of St. Catherine's Monastery, and Michael B. Toth, the Sinai Palimpsest Project Program Manager, will speak at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration on November 19, 2012 about a fascinating project they are managing: resurrecting texts from documents that are 1,000 to 2,000 years old.
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The Helping Hands: Monkey Helpers for the Disabled is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to training capuchin monkeys to assist severely disabled individuals. The monkeys are raised in a nationwide network of volunteer foster families as though they were human. At five years of age, young monkeys are mature enough to begin their training. They are then trained to accomplish the chores of everyday living including feeding, retrieving fallen objects, turning the lights on and off, and loading a floppy disk or videotape. At the end of the training phase, each monkey is placed with an individual who has lost the ability to use his or her limbs. Educational materials produced by Helping Hands include brochures and fact sheets detailing the program and its requirements.


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"""
    pyQms
    -----

    Python module for fast and accurate mass spectrometry data quantification

    :license: MIT, see LICENSE.txt for more details

    Authors:

        * Leufken, J.
        * Niehues, A.
        * Sarin, L.P.
        * Hippler, M.
        * Leidel, S.A.
        * Fufezan, C.

"""
import sys
import pyqms

def main(args):
    """
    Uses a given peptide and charge and calculates and outputs the isotope
    envelope. Further options include metabolic labels and fixed labels.

    usage:

        ./view_isotopologue_overview.py molecule [charge [metabolic labels] [fixed labels]]

    e.g.:

        ./view_isotopologue_overview.py EILCEWRRAR 3 "{'15N' :[0,0.1]}" "{'R' :['C(-6) 13C(6)',''],'C':['C(1)O(2)','']}"

    Minimally a peptide and charge is required!

    """

    molecule = sys.argv[1]
    charges = [1]
    metabolic_labels = None
    fixed_labels = None
    if len(sys.argv) >= 3:
        charges = [int(sys.argv[2])]
        if len(sys.argv) >= 4:
            metabolic_labels = eval(sys.argv[3])
            if len(sys.argv) >= 5:
                fixed_labels = eval(sys.argv[4])

    lib = pyqms.IsotopologueLibrary(
        molecules=[molecule],
        charges=charges,
        metabolic_labels=metabolic_labels,
        fixed_labels=fixed_labels,
        params={"LOWER_MZ_LIMIT": 0},
    )

    for formula in lib.keys():
        for charge in charges:
            lib.print_overview(formula, charge=charge)

if __name__ == "__main__":
    if len(sys.argv) < 3:
        print(main.__doc__)
    else:
        main(sys.argv)

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Leucania multilinea, the many-lined wainscot, is a species of cutworm or dart moth in the family Noctuidae.  It is found in North America.

The MONA or Hodges number for Leucania multilinea is 10446.

References

Further reading

Leucania
Moths described in 1856

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Our journey began back in January when we all decided to submit an application to be a participant in the 2017 CHI summer abroad. After interviews, meetings, and team bonding exercises our departure date fast approached. Then the real journey across the world began. After twenty hours in the air and a night in Dubai, we finally arrived in Nairobi. We were greeted by James and Joan, the family that we would be living with for five weeks. On our drive to the house we were quickly introduced to the style of driving in Kenya, the roadside shops, and the constant stares from locals, but that was just the beginning. After a few days of adjustment we got to see the CHI Academy, the kids – and then we were packing for our first weekend excursion to Mombasa and in an instant our first week was over.
After a while we all began to treat life here as normal. Going grocery shopping, walking to get soda and lollipops was just a part of our lives here in Kenya. The experience of living in a developing country was not as shocking as I would have thought; however, I believe that adjusting back to life in America will be far harder than adjusting to the Kenyan way of life. Everything from our daily Swahili lessons and breaks with the kids to swimming in the Indian Ocean and seeing animals in the Masai Mara has been the adventure of a lifetime, especially being able to do it with 16 other students who share similar passions. Our journey will not end when we board the plane back to San Francisco. We will always remember this month of our lives and we will always remember the many hours that we spent with each other. I hope we all continue to help CHI grow and become a school that educates and prepares pupils for University here in Africa.


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Abt Oliba () (* 971 in Besalú; † 1046 in Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa) war Graf von Berga, Abt verschiedener Benediktinerklöster und Bischof von Vic. Er wird von vielen als "geistiger Vater" Kataloniens angesehen.

Biografie
Oliba war der dritte Sohn des Grafen Oliba Cabreta von Cerdanya und Besalú und seiner Frau Ermengarda und damit ein direkter Nachfahre Wilfrieds des Haarigen, des Begründers der Dynastie der Grafen von Barcelona.

In den Jahren von 998 bis 1003 war er Graf von Berga, legte dann aber seinen Titel ab und trat in das von Wilfried gegründete Kloster Ripoll ein. Im Jahr 1008 wurde er zu dessen Abt gewählt und aus dynastischen Gründen gleichzeitig Abt von Cuxa, dem das von seinem Halbbruder Bischof Oliba von Elne gegründete Martinskloster auf dem Mont Canigou gehörte. Im Jahr 1011 unternahm er eine Reise nach Rom, bei der es ihm gelang, von Papst Sergius IV. in einer Bulle das Privileg zu erhalten, dass die katalanischen Klöster direkt dem päpstlichen Stuhl unterstellt wurden, wodurch sie ein hohes Maß an Unabhängigkeit gegenüber weltlicher Einflussnahme erlangten. Im Jahr 1018 wurde er überdies zum Bischof von Vic ernannt. In den Folgejahren gründete er weitere Klöster – so z. B. Santa Maria de Montserrat, Sant Miquel de Fluvià und Saint-Martin du Canigou.

Oliba starb im Jahr 1046 im Kloster Saint-Michel-de-Cuxa, das heute im französischen Pyrenäenvorland (Roussillon) liegt, damals aber zur Grafschaft Barcelona gehörte. Auf der dortigen Altarplatte ist sein Name eingeritzt.

Wirkung
Auf Reisen nach Rom kam er in Kontakt mit den Päpsten Sergius IV. und Benedikt VIII. Bei diesen Reisen wurde er nachhaltig beeindruckt vom Baustil der römischen und vor allem der lombardischen Kirchen, so dass er sie zum Vorbild vieler Neubauten in seinem eigenen Einflussbereich nahm und somit einen neuen Architekturstil in Katalonien einleitete. Zwischen 1025 und 1035 gründete oder erneuerte er die Klöster Montserrat und Saint-Martin-du-Canigou; zudem gilt er als Erbauer der im Jahr 1032 geweihten Basilika Santa Maria in Ripoll, die als eine der schönsten Bauten der spanischen Romanik gilt. Auch der im Jahr 1038 fertiggestellte bzw. geweihte Neubau der Kathedrale von Vic geht sehr wahrscheinlich auf seine Initiative zurück.

Obilo war einer der Initiatoren der Treuga dei von 1033 in Katalonien, womit er die Markt- und Münzrechte seiner Kirche gegen gräfliche Eingriffe schützte. Darüber hinaus engagierte er sich beim Wiederaufbau der von maurischen Truppen zerstörten Städte Manresa und Cardona.

Zudem war er ein großer Förderer der Schreibkunst. Das Scriptorium des Klosters in Ripoll ist berühmt für seine umfassende Bibliothek. Hier befand sich – neben Toledo – eines der Zentren für die Übersetzung alter arabischer Handschriften ins Lateinische. Dank Olibas Aktivitäten blühte das kulturelle Leben in Katalonien neu auf.

Seine Initiativen wirkten lange nach – so gibt es bis auf den heutigen Tag in Katalonien eine Fundación Abat Oliba. In Barcelona ist die Universität Abt Oliba CEU nach ihm benannt.

Literatur
 Eduard Junyent i Sobirà, M. Mundó Anscari (Hrsg.): Diplomatari i escrits literaris de l'abat i bisbe Oliba (en llatí i català). Institut d'Estudis Catalans, 2002, ISBN 978-84-7283-204-6.
 Andreas Czuchra: Abt Oliba Cabreta und der frühromanische Kirchenbau in Katalonien. Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg i. Br., 1985.

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 Wege des Abtes Oliba. Reisen in Katalonien im Jahr 1000 – Departament d'Empresa i Coneixement

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The education fair horizon informed about study and training opportunities after graduating from Berlin, the 7.2.2012 the last half year for many high school graduates has just begun, and for many this year's school leavers behind the question, as it continues after graduation, still a big question mark. Here, the education fair horizon offers assistance: on February 25th and 26th, students have opportunity to inform numerous studies – study funding opportunity, training and exciting alternatives. Not only universities and companies from the region are present, but also higher education institutions from throughout Germany and the neighbouring countries. Even if is already in the last years the subject of future revolves around and so many students likes beyond dreams out of school in the life, so just in time before graduating, and thus right in the application phase, little leisure, to interface with all the ways apart, is comprehensively remains to inform and to clear to be, go where the path after graduating now actually. Life is and it has so much to offer. Countless courses, training opportunities, or the chance to combine the two in a dual degree.
Others have maybe once enough of the theoretical learning and would rather learn languages abroad -, travel or find distance and orientation in an internship or volunteer service. The horizon offers a maximum overview universities, colleges, companies, consulting institutions on two days with more than 80 exhibitors. During the fair, in which can be individual counseling sessions with students and student advisors at the stands, a framework programme with stimulating panel discussions and lectures will be held. Different universities in the Netherlands are well represented in the framework programme, as well as at the fair this year. Faris studied offers advantages such as a strong practical focus, a short study period, multilingual lectures and programmes with open admissions, which in this country have a high NC.


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State patrol's No. 2 officer suspended
Investigators say he lied about friendship with another trooper in trouble
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 02:51 AM
By Randy Ludlow
From the time recruits arrive at the State Highway Patrol Academy, the patrol's nine "core values" are repeatedly drummed into their minds.
"Honesty" is the first.
Now, Lt. Col. Peyton Watts, the patrol's second-in-command, is accused of lying, prompting Public Safety Director Thomas Stickrath to suspend him.
A report released yesterday by Inspector General Thomas P. Charles found that Watts maintained inappropriate contact with an officer who came under investigation after he was discovered in his cruiser with a 16-year-old girl.
Watts lied about his frequent telephone calls and personal friendship with former Staff Lt. Roger Norris in undermining patrol and criminal investigations and staining the patrol's integrity, the report concluded.
The report also faulted Col. David Dicken, patrol superintendent, for resisting his bosses' advice to suspend Norris and failing to ensure that Watts had no contact with his longtime friend, as suggested by Stickrath. Dicken said he did not recall the meeting at which Stickrath said he relayed the advice to the superintendent.
The report recommends that Stickrath take "appropriate administrative action." The report is under review while patrol investigators finish an internal exam of Watts' conduct, a spokeswoman said. Watts, who was placed on paid leave, declined to comment.
Watts told investigators that he spoke with Norris by telephone only three or four times and denied that the two were close, despite widespread patrol knowledge of a friendship dating to 1987 and their days at the Zanesville post.
Records show the men exchanged 94 calls between June 11 and Aug. 6, with 29 calls consisting of conversations of two to 41 minutes, often at key points of the Norris investigation.
Watts' claims that he and Norris were not personal friends were dismissed by the inspector general. One patrol officer said Watts called the Norris investigation a "witch hunt."
"His downplaying of the incident and ridicule of the subsequent criminal investigation shows a lack of good judgment and professionalism that one would not expect from the assistant superintendent," the report said. The probe found no evidence that Watts or others obstructed the investigations.
Norris, 43, retired on Aug. 28 as patrol officials moved to fire him after investigating his on-duty meeting with the girl behind a building in rural Belmont County on June 8.
A building caretaker who came across the cruiser told investigators that Norris was clad in a T-shirt but not wearing his uniform shirt or gun belt, as required by patrol rules. He did not see any illicit activity. Norris denied any wrongdoing.
Patrol officials concluded that Norris told differing stories about his reasons for meeting the girl and disobeyed an order not to contact her or her family. He was charged with making false statements, conduct unbecoming an officer, improper use of equipment and failure to follow orders.
The Belmont County sheriff's office, which is conducting a criminal investigation, reported that Norris and the girl exchanged 182 text messages in 12 hours before their meeting on June 8. The investigation is continuing.
Watts, 56, was promoted from major to lieutenant colonel on Jan. 8. The 33-year veteran was one of three finalists for superintendent, with the job going to Dicken.


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Alice's Ears
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March 7, 2011 By Alice's Daddy in an/ad, ANSD, Auditory Neuropathy, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, Cochlear Implant, hearing loss	5 Comments
So Alice has a new 'Little Ear'. Sadly this is nothing more exciting than a new, high-powered hearing aid she will have to wear as part of her assessment for her 'Proper Ear' number 2.
Remarkably, she seemed to be hearing something through it when it was first fitted last week, but since then nothing. Inevitable really. It still seems that Alice's ANSD means her hearing deteriorates the more her ears are stimulated. Her implanted ear clearly now bypasses this problem, but it does add credence to Tony Sirimanna's suggestion that she might have a problem with depletion of the neurotransmitter at the synaptic junction to the auditory nerve (I think I know what that all means).
Anyhow, for the first week she wore it with some pride and showed it off to everyone at school. Now, as she is getting no benefit, she has developed an annoying habit of hiding it around the house so we can't find it and put it back on. We knew this would happen, but we are still trying our best.
Surgery could be as soon as early June if all goes well, which I think is a good thing. It would give her the School summer holidays to begin her adjustment and to get used to having two ears at last. I still don't like to think about it. Surgery is never pleasant, least of all on one so young and I don't think Alice is yet old enough to understand what is in store for her.
On the positive side, her speech continues to improve every day. She has become something of a singer, although I do think we need to teach her some new songs as all she seems to do is repeatedly recite the ones she learnt for her Christmas Nativity at School. We now have a CD of them in the car and it does feel a little odd driving along listening to songs about how "Jesus was born in a stable…." in March.
Mind you, given her less-than-perfect hearing, Alice seems convinced that "Jesus was born on a table". It makes me smile anyway.
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Nasal steroid sprays are a great treatment option for patients with allergic rhinitis. They are generally considered the most effective class of medications available for treating the four major symptoms of allergic rhinitis, particularly nasal obstruction, runny nose, nasal itching, and sneezing. Now that the FDA has approved the over-the-counter availability of Nasacort, we hope that this will make the nasal steroid treatment option more available and affordable for patients with allergic rhinitis. This is what happened after non-sedating antihistamines became available over-the-counter. The AAOA still stresses the importance of patients receiving a good assessment of their nasal problems to make sure the appropriate treatment options are recommended. If nasal steroid sprays appear to be a good option, for some patients it will be more affordable to buy these over-the-counter. As of now, patients with prescription drug coverage often still get a better price on generic nasal steroid sprays by prescription, compared to purchasing them over-the-counter. We still recommend the patients have regular examinations of their nose, typically at least once a year, to make sure there are no complications of persistent nasal steroid spray use.
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Apocalypse Warning: Ring of Fire Eclipse a Solid Sign of Imminent Doom on Humanity?
Conspiracy theorists believe that these celestial phenomena are all signs of heaven which indicates an imminent apocalypse
By Nirmal Narayanan
June 19, 2020 00:44 +08
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Conspiracy theorists strongly believe that the signs of the apocalypse are mentioned in the Bible, and the hints of a future doomsday can be viewed in skies. Now, a section of conspiracy theorists has started claiming that the first solar eclipse of this year, which surprisingly coincides with the summer solstice is an indication of an imminent doomsday.
A Rare Cosmic Phenomenon
According to space experts, the solar eclipse which will happen this Sunday will be special in all means. During this solar eclipse, the sun will be at the maximum elevation, and spectators can see a so-called 'Ring of Fire' around the star.
During this celestial phenomenon, the moon will cover more than 98 percent of the sun's disc, and as a result, the solar system's star will appear in the form of a ring for at least 30 seconds. Ajay Talwar, an astrologist in India revealed that this rare sighting can be viewed in Northern India on Sunday.
"Instead of a wide fiery ring, the sun may appear as a necklace of shiny beads (known as Baily's Beads) due to light filtering through the moon's hills and valleys," said Talwar, Times of India reports.
Are these Signs of the World End?
Even though these celestial phenomena are common, adamant Christian believers argue that these are all signs from heaven. A few weeks back, popular Christian evangelist Paul Begley had claimed that the peak in solar activity could be hinting the journey of humanity towards the end times.
Begley also added that the recent world events that include the coronavirus outbreak, locust attacks, and tensions between global powers are all fulfillment of Biblical prophecies. According to Begley, these events will mark the rise of Antichrist, and finally resulting in the second coming of Christ.
However, a section of conspiracy theorists believes that the end of the world will happen due to the arrival of Nibiru, a rogue killer planet that has been lurking around the edges of the solar system. According to these conspiracy theorists, Nibiru is currently in its collision course, and when it hit the blue planet, catastrophe will be unleashed all across the globe.
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Q: Generic Type Aliases w.r.t. Generic Class Parameter According to https://mypy.readthedocs.io/en/stable/generics.html#generic-type-aliases mypy supports using a generic TypeVar in an type alias, e.g.
T = TypeVar("T")
Alias = Tuple[int, T]
def f(t: T) -> Alias[T]:
    return (1, t)
f('x')

I wondered if this extended to classes.  Specifically, to help with this pattern:
T = TypeVar("T")
U = TypeVar("U")
V = TypeVar("V")
W = TypeVar("W")

class Bar(Generic[T, U, V]): ...

class Foo(Generic[T, U, V, W]):
    def do_something(self, x: Bar[T, U, V], y: W) -> Bar[T, U, V]:
        reveal_type(x)  # note: Revealed type is "Bar[T`1, U`2, V`3]"

A bit contrived, but the point is, Foo performs lots of operations on a highly parametrized Bar and it would be nice to not have to repeat Bar[T, U , V] everywhere (especially because in the real code the TypeVars have long names).
I tried making a ClassVar[TypeAlias], but I don't think this actually worked and just substituted Any, and I only see examples for functions in the linked mypy docs:
class Foo(Generic[T, U, V, W]):
    BarType: ClassVar[TypeAlias] = Bar[T, U, V]  # Had hoped this would work, but seems to evaluate to just be `Any`
    def do_something(self, x: BarType) -> BarType:
        reveal_type(x)  # note: Revealed type is "Any"

I also tried using an intermediate TypeVar:
BarType = TypeVar("BarType", bound=Bar[Any, Any, Any])
class Foo(Generic[BarType, W]):
    def do_something(self, x: BarType, y: W) -> BarType:
        reveal_type(x)  # BarType

But I had some issues discussed here Genericizing a class using a TypeVar with a bound from another generic class so I am still unsure if this is the way to go.  Furthermore, in the real life code, Foo actually needs access to the individual parameters of Bar, so the class signature would need to be (I assume):
class Foo(Generic[T, U, V, BarType, W]): ...

which would make instantiating the class look a bit weird, e.g.,
Foo[int, int, str, Bar[int, int, str], float]

and it's not clear to me yet whether mypy would catch inconsistencies in the two groupings of the parameters T, U, V.


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1801 Lantaff Boulevard
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Watermark Warranty
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Watermark Auto Group
Craig Questelle
Managing Partner/General Manager
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Originally from Harrisburg, IL, my automotive adventure began in February of 1991 when I became a Zone Manager for Ford Motor Company in the Seattle Region. It was then that I developed a desire to someday operate my own dealership. This dream became a reality in July of 2011 when my business partner, Mike Absher, and I opened Watermark Ford Nissan of Madisonville. I was lucky enough to marry my high school sweetheart, Amy Noah Questelle, 14 years after we graduated. It goes without saying, but she is the single biggest reason I am where I am today. We have two of the most awesome boys in the world, and when I'm not busy at the store, I am spending time with them doing whatever hobby is the flavor of the month. I must also mention my furry son, Captain, who is the biggest Golden Retriever you will ever see. My small-town roots as the son of a coal miner and school teacher, along with my work experience make me strive to provide a customer experience that is unlike any other automotive dealership you have ever visited. This really is like a family and I think you will feel it from the moment you walk in the showroom. Please join me along with our entire team and come see why we say, Don't Buy, Until You Stop By…Watermark Ford Nissan of Madisonville. "
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Brad Poole
Brad is originally from Alliance, Ohio. He moved to West Frankfort, Illinois, in 1981 and graduated from Frankfort Community High School in 1987. After high school, Brad attended and graduated from John A. Logan College and then transferred to SIU-C and graduated with a B. S. in Political Science with a minor in Psychology in 1991. Brad has worked at the Ford Hyundai Lincoln dealership in Marion since 1992, and there, he has held the positions of Salesperson, Body Shop Manager, Sales Manager, and General Manager. In April of 2013, Brad became partners with Mike Absher when Nissan of Marion became a part of the Watermark Auto Group. In 2017, Brad became the Chief Operating Officer of the Watermark Auto Group while continuing to serve as General Manager of Watermark Ford Hyundai and as a partner at Watermark Nissan of Marion. In 2018, Brad became a partner in the Watermark Insurance Group with Mike Absher and David Griffin. Brad has been married to his wife Melanie since 1991, and they have one child, Mackenzie. Melanie has been an English teacher since 1990, where she started her career in Cobden Unit School District 17. In 1994, she took a position with Marion Unit 2 at Marion High School and continues to serve as an English teacher at MHS. Their daughter Mackenzie is a senior at Saint Louis University who will graduate with a bachelor's degree in biology in May and will begin medical school at SLU in August of this year.
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Mike Absher
I was born and raised in Southern Illinois. I grew up in a "car family" on both the maternal and paternal-side as both of my grandfathers and both parents were car dealers. I started working in the shop as a custodian starting at age 12, and worked at the dealership until graduation from high school.
I graduated Marion (Illinois) High School and then attended the United States Military Academy at West Point New York with the intention of being a career Army officer. I ultimately left the Academy and the Army voluntarily and returned home. As a 48 year old, I wish I could talk to my 18 year old self and take back that decision as I regret not staying and serving my country. That experience though has instilled in me a profound respect for those that have served! I then enrolled in SIU-Carbondale and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship. I worked at the family dealership throughout my college years as a warranty administrator and service writer.
Upon graduation, I was employed as Parts and Service Director, sales manager, used vehicle manager until I left the family company in 2003 to start a software firm named DealerWare LLC selling F&I Menu Selling software to car dealerships. We were very successful and this was the wildest ride of my life. We ultimately were endorsed by American Honda and were in the process of rolling out our software to the Honda dealerships nationwide, when our biggest competitor decided to take me out. And so, they did, and I sold DealerWare in 2006 to DealerTrack, Inc.
I decided to get back into the business I missed so much and purchased Marion Ford, Inc in my hometown. I have since purchased three other dealerships, in Marion IL, Paducah KY, and Madisonville KY, and that has evolved into the Watermark Auto Group.
I have played the trumpet for nearly 38 years, and enjoy every opportunity I get to play in a brass quintet with some friends from high school and college. I also enjoy woodworking, and have lots of cool equipment that is really dangerous, but I never turn on because I am too busy in the car business.
I have been married for 24 years to Cheryl, who is a licensed non-practicing attorney. We have three sons aged 20, 17, and 13.
I am retired from service on the Southern Illinois Healthcare Board of Trustees and as President of our local school board, and was sworn in as Mayor of my hometown of Marion, Illinois on April 22, 2019.
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Stephen Ruby, Sales Manager
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You'll never find a more true-blue car guy than our Sales Manager, Stephen Ruby. It's true. Just ask him. In all honesty, this statement encapsulates some of Stephen's favorite things: Big Blue UK Basketball, Muscle Cars, and Making Car Deals Happen! Stephen began his automotive career right here in Madisonville over 10 years ago. It was during that time that he developed the now infamous nickname of Scoob. You'll also have to ask him about that one. The only thing more important to Stephen than cars and UK basketball is his wife, Michelle, and son. He counts spending time with them among his hobbies as well as fishing, four-wheeling and strolling the beaches of Florida at least twice a year.
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Jordan Brown, Sales Manager
jbrown@watermarkauto.com
We would like to welcome, Jordan to our Watermark family. He currently resides in Evansville, IN and has been in the car business for 15 years.
In his spare time, Jordan enjoys anything car related, UK basketball, golf and spending time with his children, Jacey and Jack.
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Erik Stokes. Internet Sales Manager
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I was born and raised and currently live in the "best town on earth"... Madisonville. I've been in sales for 10 years total...3 years selling cars and Watermark Toyota.
I am a sports fan, avid golfer and I enjoy spending time with my family. I have a young son named, Landon.
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Megan Pulley, Sales Coordinator
mpulley@watermarkauto.com
I was born and raised here in Hopkins County. Graduated from Hopkins County Central in 2006. From there I went to college and received a bachelor's degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College.
I started working at the Toyota dealership in 2005 as a part-time job after school, answering phones and filing paperwork. From there I continued to work throughout college and found my way back as a full-time employee working in the office. I recently accepted the Office Coordinator position at Watermark Ford Nissan of Madisonville! I can't believe I have been in the car business for 12 years now... time sure has flown by!
I was really active in sports growing up. Basketball, softball, soccer, and tennis! I still like to attend Friday night hometown football games. I recently purchased my first home and I am very excited about that! When I am not working, I am probably curled up on the couch reading or catching up on my reality shows with my Furbaby, Ella!
I am super close with my family. I have an older brother and a twin brother, 2 nieces and a nephew, who I am crazy about! My dream job would be to own a bakery downtown and bake cakes...creativity never ends when you're baking and decorating.
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Tom Kimmel, Finance Manager
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Jesse Wells, Sales Consultant
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270-619-5630 (text or call)
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Tommy Prather, Sales Consultant
Originally from Muskogee, Oklahoma, "Pastor" Tommy is our resident spiritual advisor. We're not joking. Tommy has spent 3 ½ years in full-time ministry, made mission trips to Africa and South America, and graduated from the Teen Challenge Ministry. He is also an active member of the Covenant Community Church and participates regularly in the Madisonville Great Banquet. When Tommy commits to something, he is all in. The same holds true for his commitment to his customers. Tommy consistently has one of the highest customer satisfaction ratings within the store. Tommy often says, it's not how many cars you sell, but how many customers you are making happy that is important. His many repeat buyers think the same thing.
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Brock Terry, Sales Consultant
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Brandon Belt, Sales Consultant
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Mike Daniels, Sales Consultant
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Born and raised in Madisonville until I was 9 years old. We moved to Eastern Ky because my father got laid off at Island Creek Coal Company in 1988. There he opened up Family House Steakhouse a small restaurant and this is where I learned the importance of customer satisfaction.
Moved to Chillicothe, OH in 1992 this is where I graduated High School. I was a Sales Consultant for Palm Harbor Homes and was the top producing midwest region sales consultant and presidents club member for years, which was the highest honor in the company until the factory closed in 2007.
Moved back to Madisonville in 2008 and was a sales consultant for royal brass and hose for 10 1/2 years.
I started at Watermark Ford Nissan on January 3, 2019, accepting a job from Stephen Ruby. Ask Stephen what was the question he asked that got me hired. LOL!!!
I enjoy sports, I have one daughter Kayla. I'm currently in a relationship with Linda Tucker, and we have a new edition to the family our GoldenDoodle (Snoop)
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Bryan Brewer, Sales Consultant
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Russ Morrow, Sales Consultant
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Russ brings 16 years of sales experience and 7 years management experience with him to Watermark Ford of Madisonville.
In his spare time Russ enjoys fishing, hunting, camping, MMA and spending time with his wife, Barbara "Barbie" and children; Yesinia, Nathaniel, Jeanette, Patrick and his 2 dogs Buddy & Clea.
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Brodie Wadlington, Sales Consultant
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We are so happy to have Brodie join our sales team at Watermark Nissan of Madisonville.
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Ian Polley, Sales Consultant
We are happy to welcome, Ian Polley to our sales staff at Watermark Ford of Madisonville. Ian was born and raised in Hanson and is brand new to the car business. He has been a student at Western Ky University. He enjoys watching and playing sports, gaming and playing the guitar. Ian has 3 dogs named Durby, Darcy & Bo.
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Stephanie Vandygriff, Sales Delivery Specialist
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Watermark Nissan of Madisonville would like to welcome, Stephanie Vandygriff to our team. This is her first time working in the car business. Previously, she worked in marketing and radio operations. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering and participating in community activities.
Stephanie is married to her husband, Roger and they have 3 children: Taylor, Riley and Adalyn.
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Ricky Majors, Parts & Service Director
Ricky is our Parts & Service Directorr and brings 24 years of experience to the position. He has been at this location since January of 1998 and his expertise, unlike the many parts that he stocks is irreplaceable. Originally from Slaughters, it was determined early in life that Ricky was destined to become a Parts & Service Directorr. One day during a pick-up game of basketball, one of his fellow competitors lost a contact lens on the asphalt playing surface. As everyone grumbled about looking for what they considered to be a needle in the haystack, Ricky quickly stated, "Here it is!" His future was set. Today, he is still helping people find the right part at the right time. Of all of the accolades that he has received, Ricky is most proud of his family. He and his wife, Kim, have three outstanding children. Ricky's hobbies are all about sports as he is our resident scratch golfer and also coaches middle school basketball during the school year.
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Lisa Vincent, Ford Assistant Service Manager
More details regarding Lisa are coming soon.
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Lee Foster, Express Maintenance Assistant Service Manager
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Jennifer Miller, Parts Manager
jmiller@watermarkauto.com
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Mike Moore, Nissan Assistant Service Manager
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Aaron Buckner, Parts Assistant
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Nancy Maddox, Part Advisor
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Mollee Dooley, Cashier
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Kyle Cotton, Ford Technician
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Jaron Demoss, Technician
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Blake Tabor, Technician
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Dylan Shelton, Technician
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Cody Stone, Technician
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Micah Burns, Technician
We are happy to welcome Micah to our Watermark family! Micah lives in Earlington and went to MCC College on motor repair. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and the outdoors.
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Jonathan Plunkette, Service Technician
Jonathan was born and raised in Rabbit Ridge, KY. Prior to coming to Watermark Ford of Madisonville, Jonathan worked at a sawmill.
In his spare time, Jonathan likes to fishing, riding 4-wheelers and hanging out with friends around bonfires. He has a passion for automotive and has a square body GMC as a project truck with a built engine. He has 3 dogs and enjoys Kentucky basketball.
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Jesse Vancleave, Technician
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Joshua Smock, Technician
We are so happy to have Joshua rejoin our team as a technician. He worked here for 2009-2015. We are happy he is back. More details to come.
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Kase Salle, Maintenance Technician
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Cole Dugger, Reconditioning Technician
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Alex Ellis, Service Porter
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Brian Greer, Body Shop Manager
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Tim Maddox, Assistant Body Shop Manager
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Joseph Niswonger, Body Shop Technician
We would like to welcome our newest Body Shop Tech, Joey Niswonger. He was born and raised right here in Madisonville. He has been painting cars since 1999. Welcome to the Watermark Family!
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Steven Glore, Body Shop Technician
Steven is from Sebree and has been in the car business since 1980. His hobbies include restoring old cars and trucks and playing guitar.
He is a Christian and enjoys playing guitar in church.
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Nicholas Vander Ploeg, Body Shop Technician
We would like to welcome, Nicholas to our Watermark family. From right here in Madisonville, Nicholas has been in the car business for almost 7 years, is a full-time father to son, Jax.
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Employee Rights in Canada
General Employee Rights in Canada
In Canada, each province/territory is free to set the minimum employment standards legislation that governs the employment relationship for that region. Some employee rights have already been discussed in this country guide and are detailed under their specific sections, such as minimum wage, hours of work and overtime, leaves and termination.
In Canada, employment is regulated by statutes and by common law in all provinces/territories except for Quebec, where civil law governs. With the exception of Quebec, there are no rules governing the language of the employment contract, which is often in English. In Quebec, employment agreements must be drafted in French but can also be accompanied by an English translation.
Even though written employment contracts aren't mandatory, most employers provide employees with written contracts to define the terms of the relationship, including, most importantly, rights on termination.
The employment standards legislation of each province/territory sets out the minimum statutory rights of employees, which are implied terms of the agreement. However, the minimum requirements don't prohibit employers and employees from agreeing to greater rights or benefits.
Payslip
Employees have the right to receive payslips when they get paid, which can be done electronically as long as employees get access to them confidentially. Employers must provide payslips to be in either English or French, as preferred by the employee.
Payslips must include the following:
the pay period being paid for
the number of hours being paid for
the wage rate if the employee is paid hourly
all the deductions made
total of how much the employee is paid after all the deductions
gross wages and how wages are calculated (with specifics varying by province/territory)
Employers who don't provide payslips to employees are fined CAD$25 per day of failure. The minimum penalty is CAD$100 and the maximum is CAD$2,500.
Employees working for federally regulated companies (such as airlines, radio/television, Schedule 1 banks, and inter-provincial/territorial trucking) have the right to request flexible work arrangements from their employers. Flexible work ("flex work") arrangements can be requested on a permanent or temporary basis and can alter the number of hours worked, work schedule, or location.
To request flex work, employees must meet the following criteria:
Make a written request for the arrangement (including employee's name, date of request, description of requested arrangements, requested start and end dates, and expected effects on the employer).
Have six months of continuous employment.
Employers have 30 days to respond in writing to the request, which they can approve as is or in part, propose an alternative to, or deny. Employees cannot suffer any consequences to their employment because of the request.
Employers can deny the request, based on the following reasons:
The arrangement results in additional costs to the employer.
The arrangement has a negative impact on the quality, quantity of work, performance, or ability to meet customer demand.
The employer cannot reorganize work among existing employees or hire new ones.
There would not be enough work available for the employees.
The request does not meet the criteria noted above.
Employers must provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for employees. Since this is a legal responsibility, employers have various obligations regarding the design, installation, operation, use, or maintenance of protective devices, machinery, equipment, buildings, and structures, among other things. Each jurisdiction prescribes its own detailed standards regarding workplace health and safety.
In Ontario, employees are protected from being dismissed, demoted, or penalized for raising health and safety concerns, seeking enforcement of safety regulations, and refusing to perform unsafe work according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. If an employee is terminated for raising such concerns, they have a statutory right to reinstatement.
Refusal of unsafe work
As part of Occupational Health and Safety regimes in Canada, employees have the right to refuse unsafe work as long as they have reasonable cause to believe that it presents a danger. Specifically, the regime states that an employee may refuse to do the following:
use or operate a machine that is dangerous to themselves or to another employee
work in a certain place
perform an activity that is dangerous to themselves or to another employee
In Canada, employers cannot pay one employee less than another on the basis of gender if they perform the same kind of work in the same establishment; their work requires substantially the same skill, effort, and responsibility; and their work is performed under similar working conditions. Therefore, in most provinces/territories, employees who do equal work are entitled to equal pay (e.g., Ontario has equal pay, whereas BC doesn't).
Scheduling notice
Employees, whether hourly or salaried, whose schedule can change weekly have the right to be notified of a new shift schedule at least four days in advance. In unforeseen circumstances, the notice may be of a minimum of 24 hours (e.g., in Alberta, it's 24 hours; in Saskatchewan, it's a week).
Right to disconnect
The Working for Workers Act in Ontario stipulates that employers with 25 or more employees must implement a policy regarding employees disconnecting from work.
Employee Protections in Canada
Protection from discrimination & inequity
Under the federal regime, the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) prohibits discrimination in employment, from the interview stage to termination, based on the following grounds:
gender, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation
race, ancestry, ethnicity, and place of origin
age, colour, creed, disability, and record of offences
citizenship, marital status, and family status
religion, colour, genetic characteristics, disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted
Under the federal regime, alongside the CHRA, there is the Employment Equity Act (EEA), which protects the rights of the following groups and requires the employer to use measures that improve employment opportunities for these groups:
visible minorities
Employers must prepare and implement an employment equity plan that removes barriers and achieves equitable representation while maintaining equity records. Failure to comply with the requirements imposed by the EEA could result in monetary penalties.
Protection from harassment and violence
Employers and their policy committees (if applicable) have the obligation to care for the welfare of the employees and create a safe place for workers (physically, verbally, and mentally). Employers must develop a policy on the prevention of workplace harassment and violence. They also have to clarify behavioural expectations and notify employees of their rights if they feel they have been harassed or discriminated against. Furthermore, employers should carry out workplace assessments to identify risk factors, and within six months develop and implement preventative measures that address those risks. In Ontario, the legislation outlines that employers have 90 days to carry out an investigation into the allegations.
Employers must also provide employees with a training program that addresses workplace harassment and violence. If an employee makes a complaint, employers mustn't disclose their identity and are obliged to act.
Protection against dismissal
Employees in certain situations benefit from additional protection against being dismissed. Employees taking certain leaves—including but not limited to maternity, parental, domestic violence, compassionate and critical illness—are all protected from being dismissed during the leave (with the protection periods varying by province/territory). In addition, the Human Rights Code provides protection from any dismissal (1) motivated by a form of discrimination or (2) performed in reprisal for the employee's attempt to enforce their rights under human rights legislation.
Employees are protected from reprisals by their employers for exercising their legal rights, demanding that their employers comply with legal requirements, and making complaints or reporting unlawful conduct to law enforcement officials.
In Canada, it's a criminal offence to threaten an employee with disciplinary action, demotion, or termination so they don't provide information to law enforcement officials about an offence by the employer, their officers, directors, or other employees.
Employers have the duty to protect employees' data. There are 10 basic principles that govern data protection, which extend to the collection, use or disclosure of employees' personal information: consent, accountability, accuracy, limiting collection and use, identifying purposes, safeguards, openness, challenging compliance, individual access and disclosure, and retention.
In Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, there is additional legislation regarding employees' personal data that requires employers to inform employees of the purpose of collecting data, which limits the data collected, used or disclosed to be used solely and reasonably for the purposes of recruitment, management, or dismissal. Employees must also be notified in advance if the information is to be transferred abroad for any purpose.
Outside British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and the federal jurisdiction, there is no binding privacy legislation that governs private-sector employers, other than employees' personal health information.
Protection in case of a business transfer
Employees aren't specifically protected from dismissal either before or after a business transfer. During a business ownership transfer through shares transactions, employees, whether unionized or not, retain their uninterrupted employment.
On the other hand, in an asset transaction the common law considers that the employees' employment ends at the point of sale, even if they accept new employment with the purchaser. Employees cannot be transferred without their consent. If an employee refuses to accept an offer of employment with the new employer, this is not seen as a resignation from their employment, but it may impact their entitlements.
When it comes to statutory entitlements (vacation, leave, notice), most Canadian jurisdictions (including British Columbia and Ontario) consider employment to be uninterrupted. However, employers who aren't willing to recognize the continuity of the accrued entitlements must make it explicit through the contract, although the contracts may not always be enforceable in court.
It isn't mandatory to offer employees harmonized employment terms after a business transfer, but, in practice, most new employers offer similar employment as a result of terms reached during the transaction to minimize liability for dismissal pay and other employee entitlements.
Required Employee Benefits in Canada
Maternity-related reassignment
In some provinces/territories, such as Ontario, pregnant or nursing employees have the right to request a change in their duties or role if the present situation poses a health risk to them or their baby.
Requests for reassignment must (1) be done in writing and (2) include a confirmation letter from the doctor about the need for the change, specifying which duties must be stopped and for how long.
While employers are in the process of considering the request, employees are entitled to having a paid leave. If the employer finds the reassignment not to be practical or achievable, employees have the right to an unpaid protected leave for the period of impossible continued employment.
Benefits during a leave of absence
Employees can continue contributing to and participating in benefit plans when they take any job-protected leave of absence, including pregnancy and parental leave, personal emergency leave, or sick leave.
In every province/territory in Canada, it is an employee right to be covered under the statutory workers' compensation and to receive compensation for injuries that happen at work. However, there are some exemptions.
Job Security in Canada
Labour unions are relatively common in Canada, especially in the trade and manufacturing industries. Specific rules regarding joining a union and engaging in collective bargaining with the employer vary according to the province/territory. It's important to note that in unionized workplaces employees don't have a choice on whether to join the union.
Employees in certain industries and roles aren't entitled to join a union or enter into a collective bargaining relationship with their employer. This applies to those in managerial functions or those who are employed in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations.
Further, in many jurisdictions, employees who work in education, government, and specialised industries (e.g., agriculture) are governed by specific legislative schemes that establish labour relations regimes different from those under the general legislation. Unionized employees are governed by the relevant provincial/territorial relations act specifics.
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LEBRON JAMES: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS
"Because he's the hero Gotham Cleveland deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight." – what Dan Gilbert should've said in his letter in 2010.
I can hear the cries of euphoria echoing in Los Angeles all the way from Lake Erie. The prodigal son, LeBron James, is returning home to Northeast Ohio, announcing his decision in an essay to Sports Illustrated.
Love him or hate him, LeBron James's announcement transcends the world of sports. And, when looking at his life and career, it is hard not to think of him as the NBA's version of Batman.
James, like Bruce Wayne, was born into a city in dire need of a hero. Cleveland needed a symbol of hope just as much as Gotham did. Fans had become so accustomed to seeing their teams on the losing end of such memorable moments as The Drive and The Shot that many wondered if the city was forever cursed when it came to winning a championship.
But when LeBron James was drafted first overall by the Cavaliers in 2003, you saw an instant change in the city's perception of their team. For the first time in years, there was optimism and a sense of possibility. Cleveland had become a true championship contender in the NBA, something no one had been able to say for almost two decades.
James's first few years with the Cavaliers were like the early years for Batman. He became more than just a man; he became a symbol of hope and prosperity for the city, and even led the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals in just his fourth season. But as the years passed and Cleveland's championship drought continued, the pressure began to build.
And then came "The Decision".
When James announced on national TV that he was taking his talents to South Beach, I immediately envisioned that final scene in The Dark Knight when Batman rode off into the darkness with the Gotham police hot on his trail. James, like Batman, had become a traitor to the city he loved, and the wounds were too deep to heal right away.
It took eight years before Batman returned to the streets of Gotham in The Dark Knight Rises. Eight years of Bruce Wayne having to listen to how terrible Batman was for the city, and how everyone was better off without him.
While James's absence from Cleveland has only been four years, it has felt like an eternity for his hometown. They watched as James led the Miami Heat to the NBA Finals in four straight seasons. They watched as James lifted two title trophies with the Heat, knowing deep down that those were supposed to be their trophies. They watched James ride through South Beach in victory parades, knowing he should be riding along the shores of Lake Erie. Their hero had left them.
But now, James is returning to the city he once called home. He's coming back to finish what he started, and as he said in his essay, "My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn't realize that four years ago. I do now."
So while the sports world gathers itself in the wake of James's announcement, it should be noted that his homecoming does not signify the return of the king.
It is the return of the Dark Knight.
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Mar 07, 2013, 04:53AM
Edge of Attack Will Eat Metal Past
Noah Berlatsky
And Metal Present will eat Edge of Attack.
The new self-titled debut by Canadian band Edge of Attack is the kind of ridiculous, bloated atrocity that metal haters snicker at when they hear the word "metal." From the desperately garbled "toughness" of the name ("Edge of Attack"? What does that even mean? Are they having heart failure next to a ravine?) to the desperate "sex sells" promotional image (look! corsets! breasts!) to the grandiosity of their steroidal Renaissance Faire music, this is a shameless, not to mention clueless band. And I haven't even mentioned the lyrics!
Such as: "Sometimes you feel like you're bound to give in/It pulls at your heart like a terror/The will to be strong send you further along/Battle the heart of the darkness/In hell."
Yes, it's a goth hallmark card. Battle the darkness, kids; there's nothing like the power of positive thinking about the Pit.
Nevertheless, I love it all. The tin-ear band name; the ridiculous corsets; the lumbering brontosaurus prog runs; and even those lyrics that sound like they were written by a high school Dungeon Master after being hit in the head by an errant 20-sided die. Singer Roxanne Gordy's high, preposterous declamations about darkness, endless pain, and searching for her soul to remain… they viscerally recall Robert Plant, Rob Halford or any of those other earnest metal shriekers so fierce and/or oblivious that they weren't afraid to sound like women (as opposed to Gordy, who is so fierce and/or oblivious that she isn't afraid to sound like her male predecessors.) The demi-classical, toweringly fussy, bombastic songwriting, complete with vocal arrangements, recalls great proto-Spinal Tap prog-metal dinosaurs like Rainbow and Uriah Heep.
In short, Edge of Attack isn't just a parody of metal. It's a throwback to when that parody took hold; to the time when "metal" was "heavy metal;" when it was gimmicky and trashy and garish enough to put butts in stadium seats; when the singers wore leather pants and leather outfits and pranced around like feral thespians belting out galumphing saurian show-tunes.
For the most part, metal bands don't really do that sort of thing anymore. Slayer and Metallica listened to punk; crazy Norwegians burned churches; Black Sabbath won out in the influence sweepstakes over Zeppelin; and "heavy" got replaced with "extreme," from doom or death or black. The result is that metal has undergone twisted, gargantuan recapitulation of the trajectory of jazz from earlier in the century. The music, which started as a kind of pop, has transformed into something considerably less accessible. In fact, metal is now art music. Bands like Khanate or Botanist or Deicide are focused on perfecting, or exploring, formal and conceptual obsessions for a selected audience of true believers. They don't care about selling gimmicks to the masses.
Usually, you expect music to move from subcultural authenticity to sold-out mass product. You don't expect it to go the other way. When it does, the results can be disorienting. In jazz, and perhaps bluegrass, the latter-day cachet has resulted in a retrospective amnesia. Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and Bill Monroe are remembered primarily as geniuses true to their own art, which they certainly were. But they're not remembered as pop hucksters, which they were as well.
Metal, though, has moved away from pop without any attendant cultural validation. The difference between its pop past and its art present isn't so much erased as simply ignored. Power metal, which is what Edge of Attack is, more or less, is just another subgenre. The fact that it's retro-pop makes it neither more authentic (because it's a retro) nor less authentic (because it's pop), because nobody who cares about those kinds of markers is paying attention anyway.
For the people who are paying attention, the only authenticity that matters is whether it's metal. Which it is—and not solely in a retro sense either. Edge of Attack is mostly influenced by 1970s and 80s bands like Rainbow. But drummer Trevor Swain has obviously listened to a lot of thrash and death. And guitarist Jurekk Whipple isn't afraid to throw in some growling, gargling up-to-date demon vocals on occasion as a contrast to Gordy's clearer old school efforts.
At first, I found the busy drumming an irritation, as a clumsy, ill-conceived weight dragging down the towering arrangements. But I've grown fond even of that clumsiness. The new and old bang up against each other awkwardly, so that the earnest up-to-date artiness seems like a gimmick, and the old-school stadium-pleasing trashiness seems like keeping it real. For Edge of Attack, authenticity and art and pop all get mashed together and then set aside in favor of Viking raids and death worship. Which is a big part of what I love about old metal, and new metal, and a lot of the metal in between.
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Rhiannon loves to listen to audio books. I'm posting some links, but as with anything on the internet please check before you let your child loose on any sites.
I got an email today with this great resource loud lit.
Blue Behemoth gives a free book each day.
Learn out load has free audio as well.
Wired for books is excellent. They have a great audio presentation of A Christmas Carol. They have more of a dramatic presentation than just someone reading a book.
Classic audio has free classics.
Here is a christian biography one.


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We've seen a boatload of enormously powerful phones land this year, but just how fast are they? It's all well and good pointing to octa-core processors, but that doesn't always mean much when the dual-core iPhone 6S is such a reliably speedy performer.
Benchmarks give us an idea of how handsets compare, but even those tests don't really reflect real-world performance. So we've done what no benchmark can: here at techradar we've taken five of the fastest phones of 2015 and tested them by hand.
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and Sony Xperia Z5 will go up against the olderSamsung Galaxy S6, iPhone 6S and LG G4.
Sprint to the finish
All the phones begin our test turned off. They then have to boot up and do two laps of ten apps, including games, social media, email and more.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a huge amount of power, but it doesn't cache games. The Xperia Z5 has an octa-core chip, but Sony's phones are often slow to boot. The iPhone 6S is underpowered on paper, but always seems slick in practice.
We're not going to spoil the fun – you can see it all play out in our video test below – but when it comes to boot times the iPhone 6S is the fastest at just 13:19, followed closely by the Samsung Galaxy S6 at 16:28.
The LG G4 trails way behind at 28:18, the Lumia 950 is even slower at 35:26 and the Xperia Z5 is the worst performer, with a boot time of 42:07.
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Can the Xperia Z5 make up for that lost time? Will the iPhone 6S retain its lead? There's only one way to find out…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wne8m9qCFs
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Corsa hatchback
2018 Vauxhall Corsa GSi price and specification
Prices for 148bhp 1.4-litre turbo Corsa GSi start at £18,995
The Corsa GSi marks the return of a set of much-loved initials that drivers of a certain age might remember fondly. While the '90s hot hatch of the same name was positioned right at the top of the Corsa range, today's reincarnation will appeal to a broader audience. It goes head-to-head with sporty hatchback rivals such as the Suzuki Swift Sport, Ford Fiesta ST-Line and SEAT Ibiza FR.
With 148bhp from its 1.4-litre turbocharged engine, a 0-62mph time of 8.9 seconds and a 128mph top speed, the GSi has a respectable turn of speed yet retains a sensible Group 20 insurance rating – far lower than the 202bhp Corsa VXR that's now discontinued. That much-loved model is likely to return in a different form, though – hybrid power looks likely for the next-generation Corsa VXR.
As well as straight line speed, the GSi is kitted out to make its performance accessible on twisty roads. A 'short-ratio' six-speed gearbox has been fitted to make the most of the engine's mid-range punch, so the important 50-70mph burst in fifth gear takes just 9.9 seconds. Vauxhall promises that the GSi will draw from the VXR's handling know-how, too. Offered in three-door form only, the Corsa GSi will be distinguished by a honeycomb grille and large front bumper air intakes, while extended sills, a deeper rear spoiler and carbon-fibre details channel some of the VXR's spirit.
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Sports seats, aluminium pedals and a flat-bottomed, leather-trimmed steering wheel add a racy air inside, and the brakes are taken straight from the Corsa VXR – you'll be able to glimpse their red-painted brake calipers through the spokes of the GSi's 17-inch alloy wheels. The VXR has also donated its suspension to the cause, so even if the GSi can't quite match the power of its discontinued bigger brother, it should equal it for poise and agility.
As models like the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Tourer GSi hatchback and Sport Tourer estate have shown, the GSI initials have now come to signify a blend of driver involvement and fuel-efficiency. The sporty Corsa's turbocharged petrol engine has also been designed to meet tough new emissions legislation, and returns 47.1mpg while emitting 139g/km of CO2.
The Vauxhall Corsa GSi is available to order now, priced at £18,995. An optional £1,900 GSI Plus pack is also available, which adds 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, Recaro sports seats and xenon headlamps with integral cornering lights.
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Do the parasitic Psithyrus resemble their host bumblebees in colour pattern?