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Editorial: RAs have spoken, now Tufts must listen
Tufts Daily
By Annabel Nied
In any year, Tufts' resident assistants wear many hats. They are students, peers and employees, tasked with creating safe, accessible and enjoyable residential life. But during the pandemic, RAs have shouldered the additional burden of balancing typical dorm life with the maintenance of a safe and healthy student body. With every policy change, it is RAs whose labor goes into finding that balance, a process that often involves putting themselves in uncomfortable and dangerous situations at the expense of their mental and physical health. RAs represent some of the best of the Tufts community, and given the additional burdens presented by the pandemic, it is imperative that Tufts listen to their voices and be more responsive to their needs.
One common struggle, among the myriad that RAs have faced this year, has been social isolation. In the fall, RAs were unique among students on campus in that they were typically considered "cohorts of one" rather than members of larger residential cohorts like most students; the end of the cohort system before the spring semester, however, did not spell the end of the social toll that comes with being an RA during a pandemic.
"The cohort system has been discontinued, but we're still so incredibly isolated," Katherine Powers, an RA and a junior, told the Daily. "It's really difficult to find social connection, and … that's been really hard on a lot of us."
This social isolation accompanies a plethora of professional challenges brought on by the pandemic. Without compensation for this additional work, many RAs have become frustrated and decided either to not continue next year or to go even further and quit early.
"They do tell you that it can be 10 to 15 hours every week when you apply," Florence Grenon, a former RA, said. "And in reality, it was not 10 to 15 hours, it was almost, like, every hour of every day."
Grenon, a sophomore, made the decision that she couldn't continue being an RA while she was still just partway through her first semester in the role. Despite her desire to give back to the community, the hours and the pressure of being an RA during a pandemic were just too much.
"Personally, I knew it was affecting my mental health a lot," she said. "I wanted to be better for other people, but I also have to take care of myself first."
In addition to mental health, some RAs have felt worried about their physical health, given their responsibility of enforcing virus safety rules among students. Zach Woods, an RA in Harleston Hall, added that the university does not notify RAs when residents under their watch test positive or enter quarantine.
"As an immunocompromised person, that's sort of really concerning," Woods, a junior, said. "It's gotten to a point where, if someone tests positive, because the university won't tell anyone, people will literally put a sticky note in the bathroom that's like, 'We're in contact quarantine,' or 'One of us who uses this bathroom tested positive.'"
The Office of Residential Life and Learning previously resisted RAs' calls for greater communication in these situations, claiming that its hands are tied by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Yet Tufts sends professors a notification when one of their students is no longer able to participate in classes in person — it should at least be able to do the same for those students' RAs.
RAs, of course, do not deserve just transparent communication, but also generous financial compensation for the duties they perform on the university's behalf. Unfortunately, the university's mere provision of housing is short of what RAs' labor warrants.
"As a low-income student, I still have to work … I think, like, 20 hours a week outside of being an RA, just to make extra money. Whereas if I would have had extra compensation, I may not have had to put myself at the extra risk," Woods said. "When we are worrying about money for ourselves, it takes away from the energy that we could be devoting to our residents."
Multiple RAs testified to the Daily that even just a meal plan would have helped — something that used to be one of the benefits given to first-year advisors, but was removed when the position was replaced with that of RAs. Either through meal plans or through cash, it is important that the university rectify the position in which it has put RAs.
Beyond direct compensation, Tufts must also facilitate regular communication and consultation between RAs and the Office of Residential Life and Learning staff. The university took a positive step in this direction when it agreed to develop an RA Council for next year, which will give RAs a platform to formally voice their concerns to the administration and weigh in on the appropriateness of policies they are asked to enforce. But to show that it is sincere in this effort, it matters that the university actually listen and make policy changes when the council recommends them.
Relatedly, while the administration handles the disciplinary side of breaches of COVID-19 campus policy, it still calls upon RAs to enforce and report them. Because of this, it is imperative that the university be transparent about its disciplinary rules, so that both RAs and their residents are fully aware of the sequence of events that follow a violation. The current system leaves RAs hesitant to enforce virus safety measures, not knowing with any certainty what consequences a resident will face if reported.
Finally, it remains important that the university hold to the commitments it already has made to RAs. Most notably, this includes the university's commitment to greater anti-racist training, which was only a small part of this year's two-week RA training. In response to the egregious acts of racist violence that we have witnessed over the past year, the university must give RAs the opportunity to formally acknowledge and unlearn implicit biases under the guidance of professionals so that they are in the best position to support their residents throughout the academic year.
RAs deserve better than the experience Tufts gave them this year. They are stewards of the Tufts community, people who make this campus safe and welcoming to all who reside here. When they speak, the university should show that it is listening.


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Q: How to UNION with multiple CTE tables? I am currently trying to UNION using 2 different CTE tables.
Here is what my current query looks like (below):
I however get an error in Snowflake and am not sure what is wrong with the syntax of my query.
Anyone know how to fix this?
Thanks!
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A: Multiple CTEs are handled as:
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and so on.  Note that union all is much preferred over union because it does not incur overhead to remove duplicates.
There are also errors such as flag 1 and table 1.  I assume those are just part of transcribing the question for public consumption.

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Q: Factor proofs problem The coolness of an integer is equal to the integer divided by the total number of factors that it has. For example, $48$ has $10$ factors therefore, coolness $(48) = \frac { 48 }{ 10 } =\quad 4.8$

1.    Provide an explanation for why coolness$(xy)$ cannot be equal to an integer if both $x$ and $y$ are different prime numbers.

My attempt: Just from a couple of trials a found that the number of factors of $xy$ seems to always be $4$. Therefore, we can note that coolness$(xy)$ can only be a whole number if $xy$ is divisible by $4$. I am pretty sure that we can't make a multiple of $4$ by multiplying any combination of 2 prime numbers.
The above working is not valid without proofs and I am unsure of how to approach them. How can I prove that $xy$ has $4$ factors and that it is not possible to get a multiple of $4$ by multiplying two prime numbers?

2.    $x$ and $y$ are different prime numbers. Identify the numbers of the form $x y^4$ which have a coolness that is equal to an
  integer.

My attempt: I am not sure how to solve this one but I think listing the factors of $xy^4$ might help.

3.    Prove that the square of any prime number $x$ is equal to the coolness of some integer.

My attempt: No idea other than just listing a couple of prime numbers and then squaring them to check if the result is equal to the coolness of some integer.
Please help me solve the above problems.

A: The divisors of $xy$ when $x$, $y$ are distinct primes are $1,\  x,\  y,\  xy$.  If $x$, $y$ are distinct prime numbers then either both are odd, in which case their product is odd and therefore not a multiple of $4$, or one of them is $2$ and the other is odd, and the product of $2$ and an odd number is never divisible by $4$.
For your second problem, the divisors of $xy^4$ are $\underbrace{1,\ y,\ y^2,\ y^3,\ y^4}_\text{No $x$ appears here.},\ \  \underbrace{x,\ xy,\ xy^2,\ xy^3,\ xy^4}_\text{One $x$ divides each of these.}$.

A: This answers Question 3.
If $p\ge5$, then
$${24p^2\over\tau(24p^2)}={24p^2\over\tau(2^3)\tau(3^1)\tau(p^2)}={24p^2\over4\cdot2\cdot3}=p^2$$
The factorization in the denominator doesn't hold for $p=2$ or $3$, so this leaves the problem of finding (small?) integers $m$ and $n$ such that
$${m\over\tau(m)}=4\quad\text{and}\quad{n\over\tau(n)}=9$$
A quick look at the OEIS finds that these are solved by $m=36$ and $n=108$, respectively. (The general inequality $\tau(N)\le2\sqrt N$, obtained by pairing each divisor $d\gt\sqrt N$ with its companion divisor $N/d\lt\sqrt N$, reduces the search for solutions to $N/\tau(N)=k$ to the range $1\le N\le(2k)^2$.  Note that $1\le36\le8^2$ and $1\le108\le18^2$.)

A:
1.    Provide an explanation for why coolness$(xy)$ cannot be equal to an integer if both $x$ and $y$ are different prime numbers.

You are correct in your thinking for this part:
As $x$ and $y$ are distinct primes, $xy$ has $4$ factors: $1, x, y, xy$. This means that $xy$ must be divisible by $4$. However, as $2$ is the only even prime number and cannot be used twice, this means that at least one of $x$ or $y$ must be odd. The product of a integer with an odd number will never yield a multiple of $4$, therefore coolness$(xy)$ will never equal a integer where $x$ and $y$ are distinct primes.

2.    $x$ and $y$ are different prime numbers. Identify the numbers of the form $x y^4$ which have a coolness that is equal to an
  integer.

$xy^4$ has $10$ factors: $1, x, y, y^2, y^3, y^4, xy, xy^2, xy^3, xy^4$. This means that for coolness$(xy^4)$ to be an integer, $xy^4$ must be divisible by $10$. Then $x$ and $y$ must multiple to a factor of $10$. The only prime numbers which serve this are $5$ and $2$. Therefore $x=2, y=5$, or $x=5, y=2$.

3.    Prove that the square of any prime number $x$ is equal to the coolness of some integer.

Given the prime $x\neq 3$, the integer number which has its coolness as the square of any prime number $x$, can be written $n(x) = 3^2x^2$. It has $3^2 = 9$ factors ($1$, $3$, $x$, $3x$, $3^2x$, $3x^2$, $3^2$, $x^2$, $3^2x^2$) and
$$
\mbox{Coolness}(n(x)) = \frac{3^2x^2}{3^2} = x^2
$$
If $x=3$ then the number $n(x)=2^2 3^3 = 108$. In this case
$$
\mbox{Coolness}(108) = \frac{2^23^3}{2^2 3} = 3^2
$$
Therefore the square of any prime number $x$ is equal to the coolness of some integer.
I hope this helps you on your problems!


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The NM Political Report (https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2017/06/22/nm-supreme-court-sets-precedent-for-families-suing-for-damages/)
NM high court sets precedent on suits for damages after shooting by APD
By AndyLyman | June 22, 2017
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A unanimous New Mexico Supreme Court opinion this week will allow family members of a man killed by Albuquerque police to seek damages in district court. But, the decision also set a statewide precedent that would allow families to sue for damages even after the time limit for a wrongful death claim expires.
All five justices agreed in an opinion filed Monday that the children of Mickey Owings can move forward with a lawsuit against the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Police Department for loss of consortium damages, or damages from losing a spouse or parent. Owings was killed by an officer who was part of the now-disbanded Repeat Offender Project unit of APD in 2010.
The city's legal department issued a statement NM Political Report, similar to one issued to the Albuquerque Journal for a story earlier this week, noting that the Owings case will be heard in a lower court.
"The Supreme Court's decision does not decide the merits of the underlying case. It only allows the case to move forward in district court, like any other case. The City will evaluate and present appropriate defenses, like any other case," the statement read.
A spokeswoman did not respond to whether the city's legal department is now expecting similar lawsuits going forward or how they might proceed.
Originally, Owings' family did not file a wrongful death suit. But when the U.S. Department of Justice released its 2014 report on excessive force by APD officers, the DOJ specifically mentioned the death of Owings and said the unarmed man did not pose a threat to the public. Instead, the DOJ wrote, APD officer Kevin Sanchez posed a public threat by firing his gun into a moving vehicle at Owings, the driver. The DOJ added that by shooting Owings, the "probability that [Sanchez] would injure someone with his car increased dramatically."
APD's tendency to shoot at people in moving vehicles was one of the DOJ's key criticisms of the police department.
By the time the DOJ's report was released, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim had expired on the Owings case. That's when Owings three children, all under 18, sued the city and the police department for loss of consortium damages. The children's attorney Shannon Kennedy said they are left without a father and no longer view police as a helpful and protective presence in the community.
"To have that illusion ripped from a child is very difficult," Kennedy told NM Political Report.
Surveillance video of a Wal-Mart parking lot on the westside of Albuquerque shows Owings in an SUV pull up next to another car that was reported stolen. Meanwhile, officers in unmarked cars had already recovered the vehicle and were watching it from a distance. As the passenger of Owings car got out and approached the stolen vehicle, police surrounded the two. While attempting to drive away, Owings backed into an unmarked police car, then drove into an unoccupied car parked in front of him.
Sanchez approached the fleeing vehicle on foot and shot Owings while he was driving away. Owings lost consciousness and his vehicle came to a stop a short distance away and died on the scene. Originally an Albuquerque district court judge ruled in favor of the city and police, whose lawyers argued the time limit for the lawsuit was up and a loss of consortium claim was invalid without a wrongful death suit.
Kennedy took the lawsuit to the state Court of Appeals, where judges ruled in favor of Owings young children. The city and police attorneys then challenged the issue in the Supreme Court.
Generally, a loss of consortium claim is filed along with a wrongful death lawsuit as a way to compensate for the loss of a relationship, often between spouses or parents.
Kennedy said regardless of Owings' actions in the spring of 2010, he was still a father to his children.
"Often times, the one thing they're doing right in life is they're good parents," Kennedy said.
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ARROGANT INDIFFERENCE
Once again I am amazed at the constant ineptitude of the Eugene Police Department when dealing with the public. Their latest attempt to deal with a protester nearly ended in a riot.
As a practitioner of Aikido, I have learned quick, painless and highly effective techniques to subdue a person with no injury to them, but the police always use the most painful way to apply a wrist hold, which is why one senior instructor in Portland refuses to train law enforcement anymore.
From the tree cutting on Broadway to the anarchists, the Magaña scandal and the recent ill-conceived attack on a city councilor, the Eugene Police Department has demonstrated arrogant indifference to a public they are supposed to protect — even the ones they arrest.
Alisa McLaughlin, Eugene
RE-USE / RE-RACE
As the race directors for the Re-Run Run, we were surprised and pleased to read Kathryn Mogstad's viewpoint in EW ("Fewer T-shirts, More Action," 6/12) about the race we put on for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We couldn't agree more about waste and that's exactly why we put on the race.
We asked race directors across the country to donate their unused shirts and medals so all the proceeds could be directed to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. They came through big time. We have enough shirts and medals for future races.
Next year's race, also on Mother's Day, will be even greener. The only correction to Mogstad's article is we didn't charge an extra $5 for the shirt. The extra money was for late registration.
The funniest thing was we were chastised by a few people that it's "unethical or immoral to wear shirts from races you didn't run in." Bart Yasso, Runners World chief running officer, responded by saying he and the staff at Runners World "loved" the idea.
We raised more than $2,400 from this event. We also had a terrific sponsor, Debbie Russell from Integrity Remax, who helped underwrite the event. We love Eugene.
Neal Benson & Alyse Stone, Eugene
TWO-WAY STREET
As an avid cyclist for more than 30 years, it's always heart wrenching to hear of yet another two-wheel tragedy, and I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of David Minor. I don't know the circumstances surrounding his passing, and this letter was written only in response to the news of yet another cyclist needlessly losing his life.
The concept of "share the road" is very dear to me. On my travels I've had many near-death experiences — the New York taxi driver who literally pushed me out of the way with his cab, the dear old lady in Cincinnati who took a sharp right turn without seeing me because there was a couple dozen party balloons riding up front between her and her side mirror, and the innumerable Southern California soccer moms who, driving their tank-sized SUVs to the mall and back, are all oblivious to having almost squashed me and my little bike as they were chatting on cell phones.
But some days I must join the four-wheel community and drive my old truck, and that's where it becomes evident that "share the road" does indeed work both ways. I've lost count of the number of times I've slammed on my brakes as a cyclist cruised through a stop sign or red light somewhere in Eugene, often wearing headphones or riding with one hand on the bars while the other holds a cell phone. Sometimes they're oblivious to me, and sometimes I sense they feel superior to me and my polluting old truck and that it's my duty to give them right-of-way. Which I do, without so much as caressing my horn. This happens so frequently around south Eugene that nowadays I reflexively slow down to a crawl at lights and stop signs even when I have the right-of-way.
Let's keep it real — no flesh-and-blood cyclist is ever going to win in a head-butting contest with a two-ton SUV. So we may as well take responsibility for at least riding with eyes and ears wide open, cell phones off and concentrate on getting to our destination safe and sound.
Mark Young, Eugene
NUDE KUDOS
A big thanks to your staff and reporter Camilla Mortensen for your June 5 front page splashy photo and feature article "Look, Ma! No Tan Lines!" on the wonderful opportunities your area has for family nude recreation.
And thank you so much for taking on this subject without the usual condescending jabs at free spirits like me who understand that being clothes-free in the great outdoors simply means being closer to nature. I emailed your article to my naturist friends around the country and it was a big hit.
I am a Floridian now, but I spent most of my adult life raising a daughter in the Portland area, enjoying clothes-free summer fun on the mighty Columbia River at Rooster Rock State Park and Sauvie Island. In the winter we trekked down to McCredie and Cougar Hot Springs. Until recently I didn't know about the other nude recreation venues your article mentioned. When we visit Oregon this fall we will be sure to head down to the Eugene area for some outdoor fun, knowing we won't have to return to Florida with ugly tan lines.
Glassbar Island looks like a great place for family-friendly nude outdoor adventures, what with their core of diligent volunteers keeping watch daily to make sure everyone of every background has a good time. I checked their website and noticed that they are members of the American Association for Nude Recreation, which makes sure that their member organizations maintain activities that do not include behavior that would be inappropriate for children. I am surprised that your article did not mention them.
While we have some nice nude recreation venues here in Florida, most of the population will never have the healthy attitudes that Oregonians have about the human body. Thank you, EW, for letting the rest of the world know how fortunate you really are so more people can visit "naturally."
Debra Kay Hedding, Tampa Area Naturists, Lutz, Fla.
TACTLESS TACTICS
It is great that readers are concerned about the homeless young people on our streets. However, there is much more to this problem and the blame cannot be simply attributed to the parents. We live in a heartless society where meaningful support for many with problems is almost nonexistent.
In today's stressed out world, many parents don't have the skills or emotional strength to deal with kids entering those very tough teenage years. The open campuses where all types of drugs are readily available could not be a worse environment for our kids, especially since neither our community nor the federal government will support funding for sufficient teachers, supervision and counseling.
Those parents who do seek professional help for what is often only normal misbehavior have two main options: They can seek help from a psychiatrist, who is an MD, and nine times out of ten the kid will be diagnosed as "bi-polar" and put on dangerous drugs that often cause permanent damage and can result in periodic bizarre behavior. Or if they seek help from a psychologist where "tough love" is often the preferred treatment because it's quick and easy, the "therapist" will advise them to kick the kid out of the house.
If the parents listen to these hopeless advocates of "tough love" and kick the kid out of the house, the kid soon finds himself trying to survive in a hostile world of drugs, panhandling, petty crimes and learning to be street-wise. Once on the street, the roles of the parents and therapists are replaced by abusive cops who have their own way of dealing with problems. If they keep talking back and won't obey orders, get 'em on the ground, handcuff 'em and Taser the bastards a few times.
Instead of stepping up to this problem with love and caring for these helpless, homeless people, leaders like Mayor Kitty Piercy and Police Chief John Lehner would like to increase the police force so they can "clean up the city," meaning getting the street people out of downtown Eugene. Well, the big problem here is that these people don't have any place to go, and it's a waste of time and money.
By the way, if you file a complaint against the police and are not happy with the result, which is normal, it is worthless to go to the mayor or council. Unlike other cities where the police chief reports to the mayor and council, in Eugene the chief reports to the city manager. This might explain the EPD's poor reputation.
Wayne Pierce, Eugene
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
School's out for summer, and it will be out forever at Hillside come Wednesday. We have had our last ever Harvest Festival, World's Fair, Outdoor School at SKY Camp. Tomorrow it's Washington Park for the last time.
After the closure was decided, I think most of the community has forgotten that Hillside was the first casualty in this round of closures. It's time to remind Eugene that there's a wonderful group of kids coming from Hillside into various schools throughout 4J. They come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of talents and strengths they're bringing to wherever they start next year. Please make a point to welcome our kids and families into your schools.
We had a goodbye party, a closure celebration with current and former students, staff and community members. The questions that we have wrestled with: Did we fight hard enough? Was there something else we could do? Why did they string us along? What now? We are done asking them and moving on. We hope the process of any other school closures is a bit more concise and has a lot more clarity for the sake of everyone involved.
For now, we are celebrating the amazing community Hillside has been for families over the last 32 years and the success the school has had with our children. Thanks to everyone along the way, teachers, parents, volunteers, who have made Hillside what it has been — a treasure in our community.
Lynn Dixon, Eugene
FEELIN' IMPEACHY
Recently, Dennis Kucinich read 35 articles of impeachment against George W. Bush into the Congressional Record. His four-hour speech was on C-Span. Tuesday, it was read again by the clerk. Wednesday, the house voted to send the motion to the Judiciary Committee. Naturally, I expected this to be the lead story in the Eugene Weekly on Thursday. I was surprised that it wasn't even mentioned.
John Conyers (the chair of the Judiciary Committee) is under pressure to let the bill die in committee. If any of the readers would like to call him and tell him what you think, here are four phone numbers. I got through with the third number. The numbers are (202) 225-5126, 224-3121, 225-3951 and (313) 961-5670.
One more thing: If you're thinking, "Oh, it doesn't matter because Bush will be out of office in a few months anyway," consider this: If a college senior was accused of rape, do you think the local police would say, "Oh, it doesn't matter because he will be graduating next semester anyway" and just let it go?
Ralph J. Forrest-Ball, Eugene
EDITOR'S NOTE: We blogged about it at the time and the daily papers gave it some attention. EW tends to give precedence to local issues.
IT'S A FED DECISION
Why is EW, which is campaigning for Kitty Piercy's re-election, echoing one of Jim Torrey's biggest lies? The June 12 cover story by Alan Pittman noted that there is rhetoric that "Kitty Piercy killed the West Eugene Parkway" but the "reality" is "It would have died anyway." Pittman stated that "Even Torrey acknowledges that the WEP might not have been built anyway due to federal environmental problems with building the highway through protected wetlands."
However, the real issue is that the WEP, like all federal aid transportation projects, was a federal decision not subject to local votes (of the public or the City Council). I've only tracked the WEP since 1999, but the only times I am aware of EW mentioning that the WEP is a federal decision is when I have published letters to the editor and opinion pieces in EW. The Weekly has also refused countless requests to profile the WETLANDS alternative to the WEP — West Eugene Transportation, Land and Neighborhood Design Solutions (www.greenwasheugene.com/wetlands.html).
On June 19, 2001, then Mayor Torrey was part of an intergovernmental decision of the city, Lane County, state of Oregon and federal government that admit that the WEP could not be legally built. It is hard to find a rational explanation for the refusal of the Piercy re-election campaign to highlight how Torrey subsequently encouraged the state to piss away millions more on bogus "studies" after Torrey admitted the highway was toast.
Mark Robinowitz, Eugene
EDITOR'S NOTE: It's our understanding that for the WEP to be built it would have had to be included in the local TransPlan, approved by the Metropolitan Policy Committee, have an environmental impact statement drafted by ODOT and approved by the FHWA, needed an act of Congress or federal waiver to cross protected BLM wetlands, be approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program, etc. In short, the city or feds can kill such a project, but neither alone can force it to be built. And it appears the WEP would have faced serious funding and environmental obstacles at the federal level if it had passed local scrutiny.
RAILS NOT ROADS
Our future as a civilization is now dependent on creating a public transportation system to survive the end of cheap petroleum and mitigate climate change. The only way to create this transition is through the creation of passenger rail infrastructure to replace the failed highway and freeway systems.
Congressman Peter DeFazio, chairman of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, should scrap plans to expand failing highway and freeway systems throughout the country. More freeway and highway infrastructure will only hasten economic and climate chaos and disruption.
The planned expansion of I-5 being promoted in Oregon by Gov. Kulongoski and DeFazio to accommodate more automobiles and long-haul trucks must be stopped and scrapped. People are already driving less, and the trucking industry will soon collapse when diesel is too expensive to run the trucks. Surely, some vital bridges must be upgraded and repaired, but we must simultaneously create a rail-based public transportation system.
Rail is the "greenest" transportation on the planet. Even hybrid cars cannot compete with the efficiency of rail as public transportation.
We must demand a new rail line from Eugene to Portland now, or federal money will be siphoned into the coffers of the big paving industries' pockets once again.
We either transition off of our addiction to petroleum by going to rail, or we must prepare for a complete collapse of our whole economic system. Let the governor, congressmen and other elected leaders know what you think through local newspapers.


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About Uranium
Uranium is a silvery-white metal, roughly 70% denser than lead and is the only naturally-occurring fissile element on earth. Uranium is more common than tin, about 40 times more common than silver and 500 times more common than gold. It's found in very low concentrations almost everywhere on earth in soil, rocks, water and even in your own back yard.
Uses of Uranium
Nuclear Fuel: Nuclear power provides safe, clean, reliable, and affordable base load electricity and is an important part of the world's energy mix which currently consists of 13.4% of total fuel consumption. When used as nuclear fuel Uranium is efficient source of energy for generating electricity throughout the world.
In Medical as Radiotherapy for treatment of cancer and other diseases.
For desalination plants, used to make clean drinkable water from seawater.
Industrial radiography, gauging applications and mineral analysis.
Nuclear Fuel value chain
There are many steps in the journey from discovery of uranium to its use in generating electricity. The transformation of uranium ore to nuclear fuel, and the reprocessing and long-term management of spent-fuel, is described as the nuclear fuel cycle.
Mining & Milling to produce uranium concentrate known as yellowcake
Refining & Conversion of the concentrated uranium into either uranium dioxide (UO2) for heavy water reactors or gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF6) for light water reactors
Enrichment, which increases the proportion of the rarer 'fissile' form of uranium, U235, which is the essential component of nuclear fuel
Fuel Manufacture, where the uranium is manufactured into fuel pellets
Electricity Generation, where nuclear fuel is loaded into a reactor and nuclear reactions generate electricity.
Spent Fuel Management, spent nuclear fuel is safely stored as it cools, optionally reprocessed or moved into secure long-term storage.
Uranium mining is the process of extraction of uranium ore from the ground. There are different methods used for mining uranium of which In situ leaching method is getting more popular because in situ recovery (ISR) process involves minimal surface environmental disturbance and does not produce waste rock or tailings.
See the video below of In situ mining process.
Milling Process:
After mining uranium ores, they are normally processed by grinding the ore materials to a uniform particle size and then treating the ore to extract the uranium by chemical leaching. The milling process commonly yields dry powder-form material consisting of natural uranium, "yellowcake," which is sold on the uranium market as U3O8.
See the video of how Milling process works.
World Uranium Mining Production (Updated July 2013)
About 64 percent of the world's production of uranium from mines is from Kazakhstan, Canada and Australia.
An increasing proportion of uranium, now 45%, is produced by in situ leaching.
After a decade of falling mine production to 1993, output of uranium has generally risen since then and now meets 86% of demand for power generation.
Occupational Safety in Uranium Mining
The International Commission for Radiological Protection (ICRP) has established recommended standards of protection (both for members of the public and radiation workers) based on three basic principles:
Justification: No practice involving exposure to radiation should be adopted unless it produces a net benefit to those exposed or to society generally.
Optimization. Radiation doses and risks should be kept as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA),economic and social factors being taken into account.
Limitation. The exposure of individuals should be subject to dose or risk limits above which the radiation risk would be deemed unacceptable.
These principles apply to the potential for accidental exposures as well as predictable normal exposures.
In Australia, mining operations are undertaken under the country's Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in Mining and Mineral Processing, administered by state governments (and applying also to mineral sands operations). In Canada, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations apply. In other countries there are similar arrangements to set health standards for gamma radiation and radon gas exposure, as well as for ingestion and inhalation of radioactive materials. Standards apply to both workers' and public health.
A number of precautions are taken at a uranium mine to protect the health of workers:
Dust is controlled, so as to minimize inhalation of gamma- or alpha-emitting minerals. In practice dust is the main source of radiation exposure in an open cut uranium mine and in the mill area.
Radiation exposure of workers in the mine, plant and tailings areas are limited.
Radon daughter exposure is minimal in an open cut mine because there is sufficient natural ventilation to remove the radon gas.
Strict hygiene standards are imposed on workers handling the uranium oxide concentrate. If it is ingested it has a chemical toxicity similar to that of lead oxide (Both lead and uranium are toxic and affect the kidney. The body progressively eliminates most Pb or U, via the urine). In effect, the same precautions are taken as in a lead smelter, with use of respiratory protection in particular areas identified by air monitoring.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium_mining
http://world-nuclear.org/
http://www.cameco.com/uranium_101/
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Recent ThTh postings on Lutheran Missiology have elicited a number of long and thoughtful responses. A couple of you have gone the extra mile and given me two pieces to think about. It'll take time for me to work my way through all of them–and I want to do that.
So today's ThTh #143 shifts gears to two items harvested from publications that came my way last week as Ash Wednesday arrived. The first one appeared in the parish newsletter–Lent 2001–of St. John Lutheran Church, Westville, New Jersey. Its author is St. John's pastor, Beth Orling. The second appeared in EPISCOPAL LIFE/DIOCESAN LIFE (March 2001). Its author is Paul Marshall, bishop of the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, diocese of the Episcopal Church USA.
Both Paul and Beth are dear friends of our family from ancient days. Each piece comes to you with the author's consent.
On Feb. 26, the County of Gloucester granted me the use of my birth and Baptism name: Elizabeth Ann Orling. You have been seeing the "Orling" part on our publications. You and I may both get confused for a while. Good that "Pastor" as a name doesn't change. And you may call me just about anything, just not late for the soup suppers.
I will be happy to have my old name back. It will be listed eventually in the ELCA register of pastors next to my cousin Robert Orling, who served many years as an army chaplain (Vietnam). In the book of life, I will fall in under John (Johann) Orling, my grandfather who rode through New England and the Midwest on horseback as a lay preacher in his early years. Then there is Eric Orling, my dad, whose days of learning the German catechism were forgotten, but who never forgot the importance of Christian education. My brother Jim Orling and sister Teena Orling sing in their church choirs. Nieces Emily and Madeline Orling are the next generation – along with my kids who carry their dad's name, and accompanied by "Orling" women whose birth names are put aside but not lost by marriage.
There is, however, really nothing in a name that allows special pride. Rather, each of us can boast of our connection with Christ, a connection promised when we were baptized and were given the name "Child of God" which never changes.
But we treasure our names anyway! It is somewhat traumatic to change them – perhaps even more so when removing a wedding ring instead of adding one. Having my divorce come the same week as Ash Wednesday adds a sadness to the already somber Lenten season. "Remember, Beth, that you – and your marriage – are dust." These are strong words – words of judgment and of stark reality. However, even as we put ashes on our foreheads, the church makes plans for ordering Easter bulletins and lilies! Beyond the brokenness of our lives, Jesus stands at the empty tomb, inviting us to live life abundantly, promising us his forgiving presence all our days, and encouraging us in our struggles.
This is the name which is above every name: at the name of Jesus every knee should bow . . . in heaven, . . . on earth. And we are privileged to carry the name Christian, Child of God. We received it at our Baptisms and no one can change it. It's ours for all time and for eternity. Thanks be to God! As Lent continues, let us cherish the name we share and carry it with humility and inner joy. Even more, let us cherish and glorify the giver of the name: Christ our Lord.
The old prayer book prayed that God would "prevent us in all our doings." Now we pray that God's grace would go before and follow us. As Lent comes, these words are on my mind, because I have nowhere else to turn if I take the season seriously. If this is a time to be serious about sin in our lives, grace needs to be the framework. That is because in one sense, there is no such thing as a clean slate.
You see, I had hoped that there would be a seamless transition from the cocksureness of youth to the quiet wisdom of age. I seem to find myself much too old to be cocksure and too young to be quietly and calmly wise. What seems to lie between the two, if the latter is in the cards at all, is a wide desert of stocktaking and reflection, and I keep walking into cactus.
It is shocking to find that things I was proud of twenty years ago I now recognize as sins of arrogance or cowardice; other things that seemed good at the time now appear to have been expressions of gross stupidity, inexperience, or just not getting it. It is painful, of course, to have this feeling about similar mistakes made last week. It is much worse to discover that important parts of my story, memories I may have cherished, were blunders.
Many of my sins are in a sense well-intentioned. Trying to change people I care about is one of my biggest pitfalls, and I suspect I am not the only spouse, parent, or leader who has this weakness from time to time. In my actions and those of others, I have learned that when micro-management is taking place, the devil is not far away. If it sounds like nagging or control-seeking, it probably isn't love.
No doubt, ten years from now, I will have a different perspective on aspects of my present life and behavior, and perhaps even discover that I made some lucky guesses along with the occasional anxious caving in to the lower nature.
This inability to know ourselves accurately is a thought expressed over and over in the Psalms. It means that we do not think of our lives as "pretty good," with the balance covered by God's grace. The truth is rather that we rest in God's grace, period. The slate is clean only because God has called it clean in Jesus Christ. If this were not true, nobody would have the courage to take any risks.
The reality of that observation caught me when I was rethinking those items of twenty years ago, and realized that some things that I had considered steps forward actually harmed some people. Even those things we may perceive as our good works need the umbrella of grace. Again, if we could not depend on God's grace to go before and follow after us, who would dare to try anything at all new?
Have you ever been in a situation where the last thing you were going to do was admit you were wrong, even about something trivial? As we increasingly understand how much God loves us at our worst, we have increasingly less to defend or deny — more freedom to admit that we are wrong and to get about the business of opening our hearts to change.
This newspaper should arrive in your mail very close to Ash Wednesday. I hope that each of us receives the Lenten call to self-examination and repentance not as a bore or burden, but as an opportunity to enter more fully into the life God wants to give us. Knowing that Christ is with us in mercy and grace gives us the courage to face ourselves and let God lead us to new maturity.


Snow and strong storms are creating headaches across the county. Even here, across Central Indiana, that system brought us a good bit of rain and windy conditions. A Wind Advisory is in place through 10 O'clock tonight. We've already seen areas with winds gusting at or above 60 mph. Make sure your lawn decorations and lawn furniture are anchored down, or you may lose them!
The bulk of the rain is moving out of Central Indiana after it but down more than half an inch of rain in spots, mainly to our west.
On and off widely scattered showers will redevelop later this evening, so don't put the umbrella away just yet.
This is a busy travel week and if you're going to be hitting the road, be aware that we're tracking heavy snow showers to our northwest, along with strong storms to our south.
We're just dealing with rain and wind here, back home. Rain will taper off early tomorrow morning but it will remain breezy and temperatures will fall into the afternoon. We're looking at low 40's by Friday afternoon. The weekend will be quiet before rain returns to end the year on Monday.


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The moment we sought a quote for our home renovation we were impressed with Murray's knowledge, interest, engagement and communication. He described himself as 'obsessional about the details', and from the outset Murray made it clear all questions and queries were welcome. He coordinated all our trades, and importantly accompanied them on their initial quoting visits to ensure that there was clear understanding of the works required and of our aims and goals. Our level of confidence was enhanced by the strong relationships he clearly has with his teams.
His teams of trades provided us with high quality work and finishes, and most importantly he kept to timeline and to cost. During our project we required additional works involving landscaping which he was able to integrate into the schedule without fuss. He was even able to coordinate painters at last minute after our own contractor fell through.
In a previous project we had all sorts of problems with our builder, and are happy to say Murray and his team not only corrected some of those mistakes, but have also restored our faith in the building profession. He and his trades were a pleasure to work with, and we would not hesitate to engage him and Plumb Constructions in the future.
Michael & Kate
We engaged Murray Tanner of Plumb Constructions to raise and build underneath our Queenslander cottage and we couldn't be happier with both the end result and the process. Murray was referred to us and having never renovated before, we really had no idea where to start. We'll forever be grateful to Murray for his professionalism and patience in leading us through the process and completing our project to such a high standard, far quicker than we had expected.
Murray's biggest asset is his great communication style. He kept us in the loop at every stage, happily answered our endless questions and anticipated potential problems before we'd even turned our minds to them. It was clear to us that Murray took great pride in his work and was completely invested in making sure he delivered a quality build. His many suggestions and tips really made our renovation. Murray was always mindful of our budget and guided us to where it made sense to spend more and where to pull back. His team of trusted suppliers were equally as professional and easy to deal with which made the process even smoother.
We had heard so many horror stories about renovation timeframes and budgets blowing out and terrible relationships with builders. We feel that we really lucked out in stumbling across Murray as our experience couldn't have been more different. We can't thank Murray enough for all the extra advice and guidance and all of the work behind the scenes that we didn't see that made everything run as smoothly as it did. We can't recommend Murray and Plumb Constructions enough and we're looking forward to working with them again soon!
Carrick & Sue
I engaged Murray Tanner of Plumb Constructions to renovate Stonewall Medical Centre in Windsor. It was a complex job as it involved joining two identical Queensland Cottages of different heights to make an expanded Medical Centre. We did the renovations while still operating as a Medical Centre with patients coming and going. There were multiple Certification challenges with demands from the Fire Engineer, the Disability Access Consultant on top of standard building requirements for a Building to be used as a Clinic. Murray and his team rose to the occasion and did an exceptionally good job.
I really appreciated his accessible communication style to plan, prevent and adjust to challenges and difficulties that arose. He worked with us and our regular sessions worked well to solve the demands of the job of converting two old houses to a functional clinic that meets the demands of building and access codes in the year 2017.
Murray welcomed my creative input for building a connecting Bridge that is now admired by patients, visitors and passers bye. Each of his tradesmen, from Builders to Electricians, Plumbers, Airconditioning Technicians, Earthmovers, Cement form workers, Bricklayers, Painters and Engineers were excellent to work with. They were all professional, respectful, efficient and pleasant to work with. We enjoyed having them working in our space while juggling the operations of a clinic. The tradesmen had some challenging tasks to solve, like building Skylights around existing support beams. They were skillful and hard working.
Murray is good at planning for each stage of the process and working with us to be accommodating. He was clear about the responsibilities and the costing/ payment schedules and any issues that needed clarification were welcomed with easy communication that focused on solutions on each occasion. We feel like Murray is now our friend and we have built good trust in completing the project as a team.
I am happy to recommend him for his skill, conscientiousness, efficiency and willingness to work together on a challenging project.
We and our patients are most happy with the end result and anyone is welcome to come and check it out anytime.
Dr Wendell Rosevear
"Murray and his crew were professional, courteous and very accomodating by working around our schedules.
The work done was to a high standard and we were very pleased with the end result.
I have no hesitation in recommending Plumb Constructions for any building work you need doing no matter the size of the job."
"Even before we signed the contract on our major renovation and addition, Murray Tanner from Plumb Constructions was more of a project partner than a builder. From handing our keys over to getting them back, we were extremely impressed with the professionalism, pragmatism and flexibility of Murray and his team at Plumb Constructions."
"Our renovations worked well with Murray. Good communications, good construction, on time and on budget – can't ask for more and would definitely recommend."
Alison & John
Just a short note from Karissa and I to say thank you for our recently completed home renovation and extension.
You were referred to us as someone who would work with us, and your initial feedback and guidance on the plan layouts, material selections, and build ability were extremely valuable.
The ability to kick around ideas on the more important details during the build made for a good experience and a great end result.
As mentioned a few times, the quality of workmanship exceeded our expectations, not only a result of the right supervision, but from a genuine pride in the final form.
You said it would be a fast paced well-tuned build program, and you didn't disappoint, but on a personal level little things like delivering the new kitchen before you took out the old made the living through the build part that much more bearable.
I will certainly recommend Plumb to those with similar needs in the future, a real credit to you and your wider team.
Martin & Karissa
"I had the pleasure of having Murray Tanner from Plumb Constructions renovate/build my new dental surgery at Indooroopilly.
Murray specialises in renovating old Queenslanders and he sure knows what he is doing. From the get go he was quick, precise and efficient in all his paperwork and management of the whole build process from start to end. I have built a few times before, but the efficiency and quality of the delivery of the end result left me very impressed and pleased with having chosen Plumb construction for the project. All the trades who worked to bring the project to completion were very professional and pleasant to deal with and did work of a high quality. Murray was on the ball and always 4-6 weeks in advance with advice on what was to come and a testament to his efficiency is that we only had one day in the 6 month project when there was no one on site working. For a high quality, clean, efficient and on budget build I couldn't recommend anyone other than Murray Tanner from Plumb Constructions."
Dr Harminder Singh
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Almost 600 years ago, Riga's first hotel opened its doors. Now it is once again receiving guests! If you would also like to enjoy Riga's history, you will receive the warmest welcomes at historic hotel "Ekes Konvents". Hotel is situated in the historic heart of Riga, a couple of minutes walk from its Town Hall Square and the River Daugava. Various museums, restaurants, entertainment spots within easy reach. Its windows boast a view consisting of three magnificent medieval churches; St. Peteris', St. Janis' and St. Juris'.
Hotel provides accomodation in 11 homely rooms with WC and showers. All rooms are renovated in late 18th century style and hand crafted furniture inspired by original drawings. The rooms are adorned by ancient maps, original drawings, engravings and hand woven blankets. It is a non-smoking hotel. Pets are not allowed.
The cellular plan of the restored hotel is characteristic of medieval cloisters and castles belonging to brotherhoods of crusaders. The interior is informed by the late 18th and early 19th centuries, because this was the last time that any significant reconstruction of the building took place. The furniture is modelled on examples of historical furniture.
What a great little hotel! Warm and friendly. We booked a basic room and yes that's what it was but what the heck,it provided very comfortable shelter. Breakfast a short walk away made it all the more interesting. Staff excellent.
Very good hotel, nice and friendly staff, excellent location. Only thing that bothered was the noice from the street. Windows were too thin. But very very good choise.


We bought new furniture. You mean that you preferred to speak Swedish rather than Finnish with Marika? Nathaniel was a soldier's soldier. The graduation from elementary school to middle school is regarded by some as the first step towards adulthood. A successful business is built on careful financial management. I should've never walked so much in a new pair of shoes. Sylvan doesn't understand why Wayne chose a cat as his online avatar. Why are you standing? "That was such a bad movie, right?" "Yeah. I feel like asking for my money back!" Snow fell early this winter.
I fell down on the ice. I hope you will give my best regards to your family. I don't need your opinion. This car, whose is it? I thought I had paid the monthly fee, but I received a phone call from the school saying that the bill still needs to be paid. Grab a rag and help me clean up this mess. Is everything OK at the office? You only have to call Jean. I'll help you do that. Let's have a tea break somewhere around there.
Arthur gave Annard an engagement ring. I'll get them now. I'll have to think it over. Unfortunately, that hasn't been possible. The trail was not clearly marked. If I could understand it, I would tell you so. Will you show me your album? You won't beat me. Izumi and Ping will come at 2:30. I have to convince them to come.
There are divisions within the organization itself. Young people are prone to fall into temptation. I spent fifty dollars to get my dog fixed. He's a member of the golf club. Isn't Deborah on your side? Alan knew he wasn't going to win the argument. How stupid he is! Could you pass me the salt, please? The house could do with a lick of paint. I look better than her.
Jerry is one of the girls that Liyuan is interested in. It'll soon be October. Until the teacher appeared, the children were running amok in the classroom. I can stay out of your way. I also really had the feeling of having had a relaxed day with my family for the first time in a long while. The painting will cost at least 1,000 dollars. If you say so, you are telling a lie. I saw a beautiful waterfall there. She made a serious mistake. You must think it's impossible, but could you at least give it a try?
Innocent people are dying without anyfavourable outcome in sight. What does this hat remind you of? What do you hope to find here? They fell asleep in each other's arms. It's a niche product. I feel weak. I don't talk like that. I demand your daughter's hand in marriage. The drunk driver took the turn too fast, lost control of his car, and sideswiped six parked cars. A square has four sides.
I'd ask her. Timo used to hang out with Ernest all the time. He stayed there some time. Even I was impressed with Vadim's singing. Maybe it was stupid of me to think that Shutoku would really help us. "Stop crying. You'll ruin your mascara." "Don't worry, it's waterproof." Written by hand, the letter was not very easy to read. I never learned that in school. How can we define equilibrium for a system of moving particles? What's all that for?
Konrad isn't feeling at all well. She blushed seeing it. Have you seen Danny since you've been back? I should've known. Thirdly, each team leader please report your progress. Show me where Boston is on the map. I don't trust anyone, not even Charlie. The download speed is twice as fast as the upload speed on this network. I didn't tell Tobias to come. Pete's wife left him three months ago.
Father went red with anger when I behaved rudely towards him. A creepy cry that sounds like a human voice, velvet black wings, the image of tearing into dead flesh; crows are known across the world as an ill-omened bird that flies down with ill-luck. She took off the lid of the box. He surpasses his rivals in all ways. Do you have hair clippers? I enjoyed being here tonight. Thank you so much, my friends! Nobody knows the truth. Dad's gone to China; he isn't here now. You're just being diplomatic.
It's going to be perfect. Mara turned down the heat. One who not long ago thought he had control over something is suddenly lying motionless in a wooden box, and when everyone around sees that such a person is no longer good for anything, they simply burned him up in an oven. Mommy, I have a tummy ache. We were deprived of transportation. I don't want to see them naked. I'm just saying you shouldn't trust Joubert. There used to be a bank here, but it closed down a couple of years ago. I can get it. You have heard, seen, suffered, you have him; give judgment.


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Roger Edgar is an Executive Vice President in the Kansas/Missouri Public Finance practice. He is among the nation's most experienced advisors and underwriters of municipal bonds.
During his 34 years with George K. Baum & Company, Mr. Edgar has participated in almost every type of public finance transaction, including:
•City & County Finance
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•Tax- & Assessment-Supported Public Finance
•Lease & Annual Appropriation Transactions
•Revenue-Backed & Non-Recourse Debt
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•State Revolving Funds
•Not-for-Profits Organizations
•Transportation Finance
•Housing Finance
Mr. Edgar has developed a strong working knowledge of state law and federal tax code relating to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Among his accomplishments are completing the long-term, fixed-rate financing for the redevelopment of Kansas City's Union Station and serving as senior manager for the expansion to Kansas City's Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. He is frequently involved in unusual or complex credit transactions. In addition, Mr. Edgar has many ongoing client relationships with municipal borrowers that exceed 30 years in duration.
Mr. Edgar holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Missouri. He is also a member of various professional and economic development groups, including the Kansas and Missouri chapters of the Government Finance Officers Association, various chambers of commerce and several state associations. Mr. Edgar has served on the Municipal Executive Committee of the Securities Industry Financial Management Association (SIFMA) and has served as chairman of the Johnson County, KS, Library Board. He is also a charter member of several community organizations and foundations.
Roger EdgarExecutive Vice President


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Selena Gomez (American Singer/Actress/Producer) Net Worth, Age, Bio, Wiki, Height, Career, Family, Relationship, Awards, Movies, Albums, Facts
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Selena Gomez is famous as an American Singer, Actress, and Producer who was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S. In 2002 to 2004, Gomez started her profession by appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends. In 2008, Gomez was in a relationship with Nick Jonas. In December 2010, Gomez started a relationship with Justin Bieber. Between the years 2012 and early 2014 Gomez was diagnosed with lupus. She did a kidney transplant from actress and friend Francia Raisa. At the time of transplant, an artery broke and emergency surgery was conducted to build a new artery with the help of a vein from her leg.
Real Name Selena Gomez
Sel, Selly, Selenita, Conchita, Mamachita
Profession Singer, Actress, producer, Fashion, Designer
Date of Birth 22, July 1992
Birthplace Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S
Parents Name Father – Ricardo Joel Gomez, Brian Teefey (Stepfather)
Mother – Amanda Dawn "Mandy" Teefey
Boyfriend Nick Jonas
Children No
Net Worth $50 million
Source of Income Singer, Actress, producer, Fashion Designer
Place of living Los Angeles, California, U.S
Height in feet 5 feet 4 inches or 165 cm
Weight	in Kilograms 55 kg or 121 lbs
Body Measurements 34-24-34 inches
Shoe Size 6 (US)
Dress Size 4 (US)
Skin color Not Available
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Selena Gomez belongs to a middle-class family from Grand Prairie, Texas, United States. She is known to have American nationality and belongs to the Christianity religion. Her father's name is Ricardo Joel Gomez who is a small businessman and her mother's name is Amanda Dawn or Mandy Cornett who is a former stage actress and later works as a private employee in various jobs.
She has two younger half-siblings, her sister's names are Gracie Elliot Teefey from her mother and her second husband and Victoria Tori Gomez from her father and her second wife. Her stepfather's name is Brian Teefey and her stepmother's name is Sara.
Selena Gomez started her career as an actress in the American TV series Industry. She gained interest in acting after watching her mother practicing performing on stage. She auditioned for multiple roles and she along with Demi Lovato bagged the role in the 2001 series 'Barney & Friends', starring in 13 episodes.
In 2007, she played the role of the pop star 'Mikayla' in the Disney Channel hit series 'Hannah Montana'. While doing this, she also filmed pilot episodes of 'Arwin!' and 'Steve Sanchez', both Disney channel series.
Justin Bieber (December 2010 to 2012, 2013, 2017-2018)
Austin Mahone (2014)
Tommaso Chiabra (2014)
Zedd (2015)
Charlie Puth (2015)
Niall Horan (2015)
The Weekend (2017)
Caleb Stevens (2018)
Selena Gomez in total to date has won about 112 awards and nominated for 333 awards. She has won 8 Guinness World Records, 1 Gracie Award, 1 Glamour Woman of the Year Award, 2 Billboard Women in Music Awards, 2 iHeart Radio Titanium Awards, 1 MTV Millenial Award, 2 iHeart Radio Much Music Awards, 1 iHeart Radio Music Award, 11 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, and 1 RTHK International Popular poll award.
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody (2005–2008)
Hannah Montana (2006–2011)
Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012)
Princess Protection Program (2009)
Ramona and Beezus (2010)
The Muppets (2011)
Girl Rising (2013)
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013)
Rudderless (2014)
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016)
Selena + Chef (2021–present).
13 Reasons Why (2018–2020)
Living Undocumented (2019)
Stars Dance (2013)
Revival (2015)
Rare (2020)
Kiss & Tell (2009)
A Year Without Rain (2010)
When the Sun Goes Down (2011)
Gomez is a pet lover having five dogs named Chip, Willy, Fina, Wallace, and Baylor.
The meaning of her name Selene is "Goddess of the moon."
Gomes displayed as the cover girl of Elle Magazine for July 2012.
From the Disney channel, she got a Mickey Mouse charm necklace.
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Raith Rovers have completed the signing of former Airdrieonians defender Craig Barr.
The 27-year-old, who can also play in midfield, can count Gretna, Queen of the South, Livingston and Ostersunds among his previous clubs.
Stark's Park boss Grant Murray expects to have another new face on board before pre-season training begins on Saturday June 21.


The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that four state campgrounds will open for the season on Friday, April 12.
This year's opening of Burlingame, Charlestown Breachway, Fishermen's Memorial, and George Washington Memorial State Campgrounds coincides with the beginning of school vacation week, giving families an extra opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the South County and northern Rhode Island countryside.
East Beach State Campground, in Charlestown, opens on Friday, May 24.
The campground openings in Charlestown and Narragansett give anglers in southern Rhode Island a place to camp while awaiting the Saturday, April 13, opening of the trout fishing season.
Many anglers in northern Rhode Island traditionally camp at George Washington Memorial Campground, DEM's 100-acre venue in Glocester that opens for the season every year on the evening before Opening Day.
Trout Stamps are not required for persons possessing trout taken from a lake or pond that shares a border with Rhode Island. Fishing licenses can only be purchased online. Online fishing licenses and the Trout Conservation Stamp also can be obtained via an authorized agent.
As part of a larger network of recreational opportunities in the state, campgrounds play an important role in supporting public health, attracting tourism, providing affordable staycation options for Rhode Island families, and promoting a healthier environment.
Rhode Island's natural and public assets – including 1,000 campsites, 8,200 acres of parkland, 400 miles of hiking and biking trails, 200 fishing spots, 25 parks and nature preserves, and eight saltwater beaches – are magnets, attracting more than 9 million Rhode Islanders and tourists a year.
They're also an engine that add an estimated $315 million to the economy, generating nearly $40 million in state and local taxes and supporting nearly 4,000 jobs a year.
Last month, DEM filed a regulation proposing to raise camping fees for the first time since 2002.
This would put camping fees more in line with the rates charged by public and private campgrounds both in Rhode Island and nearby states, as required by law. DEM is seeking to shift a portion of the funding burden for camping and site rentals from the Rhode Island taxpayer to the users of these services.
As part of Governor Raimondo's initiative to support and celebrate state parks and beaches, DEM hopes to reinvest the new revenue – which will be estimated once the public rulemaking process is complete – back into Rhode Island's system of parks and beaches.
According to a recent study, Rhode Island's parks and beaches rank first nationally in visits per acre but 47th in state support per visit. If approved after the rulemaking process, the new fee structure would be applicable to new reservations; rates for campground reservations booked before enactment of the new regulation will not change. The draft regulations can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Since 2012 and using the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund, DEM has invested $6.3M in campground upgrades. These include $5.4M for utility upgrades and new bathrooms at Fishermen's Memorial Campground in Narragansett and $898K to bring modern, fully accessible restrooms and shower facilities to George Washington Memorial Campground in Glocester for the first time.
With new fees and funding, DEM hopes to improve state parks and campgrounds and improve visitor services and amenities with cleaner facilities and bathrooms, new and expanded outdoor recreation opportunities such as bike rentals and kayak excursions, Wi-Fi at some locations, and online state beach passes and site rentals.
Campsites sell out quickly during the peak season; campers are encouraged to book their sites early at www.riparks.com. The reservations program is operated by ReserveAmerica, a company that manages reservations for campsites nationwide. There is no cost to the state for the program, as funding comes solely from transaction fees associated with the services.
Reservations may be made online at www.riparks.com, and through a toll-free reservations line, 1-877-RICAMP5 (742-2675).
DEM urges all visitors to Rhode Island campgrounds and parks to help stop the spread of non-native insects and diseases. Transporting firewood can also transport invasive and otherwise harmful insects and diseases that threaten the health of the state's forests. Gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, and beech bark disease are just a few of the growing number of firewood hitchhikers that can kill large numbers of trees.
• Do not bring firewood with you when you camp.
• Buy firewood when you reach your destination.
• Don't take any firewood with you when you leave. Burn it all or give it to other campers in the park.


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Q: Examples of reaction-diffusion systems with analytical solutions I want to study how some numerical schemes work on $2$-dimensional reaction-diffusion systems on rectangles with Neumann Boundary conditions and I search for a while for a problem of the form:
$$\begin{cases} \dfrac{\partial u}{\partial t}(t,x)-d_1\Delta u(t,x)=f(u(t,x),v(t,x)),\ (t,x)\in (0,T)\times (a,b)\times (c,d) \\ \dfrac{\partial v}{\partial t}(t,x)-d_2\Delta v(t,x)=g(u(t,x),v(t,x)),\ (t,x)\in (0,T)\times (a,b)\times (c,d) \\ \dfrac{\partial u}{\partial\nu}(t,x)=\dfrac{\partial v}{\partial\nu}(t,x)=0, \text{on the boundary} \\ u(0,x)=u_0(x),\ v(0,x)=v_0(x)\end{cases}$$
that possess an analytical solution $u,v$ with $u,v$ depending both on $x=(x_1,x_2)$ and $t$.
One example that I found was $u=\sin (t)$ and $v=\cos(t)$ but they do not depend on $x$ nor satisfy Neumann bc. You can choose $f,g,d_1,d_2,u_0,v_0$ whatever you want. Maybe it's easier if we are on a circle rather than a rectangle. Maybe with Dirichlet boundary conditions. Any example is wellcomed.
Do you know if there is such an example??


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Ed Vulliamy and Helena Smith, theguardian.com
When 28 civilians were killed in Athens, it wasn't the Nazis who were to blame, it was the British.
Ed Vulliamy and Helena Smith reveal how Churchill's shameful decision to turn on the partisans who had fought on our side in the war sowed the seeds for the rise of the far right in Greece today.
This was the day, those 70 years ago this week, when the British army, still at war with Germany, opened fire upon – and gave locals who had collaborated with the Nazis the guns to fire upon – a civilian crowd demonstrating in support of the partisans with whom Britain had been allied for three years.
The crowd carried Greek, American, British and Soviet flags, and chanted: "Viva Churchill, Viva Roosevelt, Viva Stalin'" in endorsement of the wartime alliance.
Britain's logic was brutal and perfidious: Prime minister Winston Churchill considered the influence of the Communist Party within the resistance movement he had backed throughout the war – the National Liberation Front, EAM – to have grown stronger than he had calculated, sufficient to jeopardise his plan to return the Greek king to power and keep Communism at bay. So he switched allegiances to back the supporters of Hitler against his own erstwhile allies.
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Boys lacrosse wraps up spring season
wlceditorinchief / May 30, 2014
By Emily Money
Walled Lake Central's boys' lacrosse team recently wrapped up their 2014 season. Ending with a record of 6-8, the team is very proud of their hard work this year.
"As a whole, we were more motivated to improve ourselves and each other," said junior player Tyler Quinn. "Chemistry and team bonding was better than last year."
The boys lost their playoff game against Ann Arbor Pioneer on May 16, with a devastating score of 14-5. This was the end of their season, and Pioneer will move on to the next round of playoffs.
"We didn't run our offense as we practiced," said head coach Nevin Kanner. "We also took too many penalties."
"We lost playoffs because the other team was in it to win, and we came out sluggish in the first quarter," added Quinn.
However, the team did very well throughout the rest of the season, with strong wins against Plymouth, West Bloomfield, Grand Blanc, Walled Lake Western, and Waterford.
"I think the two most exciting games were Grand Blanc, in which we played well and controlled the game, and Western, which was a close rivalry game and very physical," said Kanner.
As the team looks forward to their annual banquet on May 29, they must also say a final farewell to many senior players.
"This year's senior class helped create a foundation for success and team expectations. They worked hard and left everything on the field. They will be greatly missed," stated Kanner.
The team will continue playing throughout the summer and officially start its season next March.
"We've come a long way since I joined. We finally have a committed coach and motivated players," said Quinn. "Lacrosse is America's fastest growing sport and at the rate it's going, its popularity may even surpass the football and baseball teams at Central."
If you are interested in playing lacrosse next year, feel free to contact Coach Kanner at 248-939-1134 or jnkanner@comcast.net.
"Vikings lacrosse is on the rise and is the program to play for in Walled Lake. We have the best coaching staff and a phenomenal booster club," said Kanner. "I believe next year we will win our first playoff game in school history."
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Why do we have the tendency to comment out code instead of just deleting it? The reason is that we don't want to lose a piece of code that might come in handy in the future. Maybe we think we're still going to need it because it solves some problem in an elegant way. Or maybe it's because it helps us when debugging.
It all boils down to fear of losing information. But commented out code will get in the way more than it will help you, and it's better off being deleted. I'll expand on why below and provide some possible alternatives.
At the very least, commented out code will distract you and your team members from the actual code. It's tempting to think our brains can filter out the commented blocks or that just a few lines won't make our minds wander. But in reality, the commented out code is just an extra hurdle your brain needs to jump when trying to make a mental model of what the code is doing. And that by itself is hard enough, even in very clean codebases.
More often than not, commented out code will start to "rot." The longer code stays commented out, the higher the chances it no longer fits when uncommented.
One possibility is that it just doesn't compile anymore. The codebase will likely have changed, and the live code will have evolved with it. But the commented out code will still be as it was when you put it in comments.
A more dangerous situation could arise if the code does compile but the behavior of any underlying code is altered. The commented out code may make calls to other components whose behavior has changed. This means the commented out code no longer does exactly what it was intended to do. That's a potentially be a dangerous problem, and it means you'll be wasting your time trying to find the cause of an obscure bug. In both cases, it's a risk to the team and the company, and one that could have been avoided.
Finally, the commented out code may have been a good idea at the time, but fast forward several months or years and you can probably come up with a better solution. Languages, frameworks, and techniques evolve, and in time you will have acquired more knowledge, causing you to solve a problem in a different way. Trust your future self to solve the problem that the commented out code solved.
So how can we avoid the problems caused by commented out code without losing our piece of code forever?
One option is to have the code committed to a source control system. This allows your code to remain clean and readable, without distractions. And your source control system will retain any historical pieces of code. If you want to know how something used to look, you can check the history. If you want to know why something was implemented a certain way, you can look at the commit log. But take note–this does mean you should take your commit messages seriously. You should not only mention what you did but why you did it.
But what if you just have a great idea that you don't want to lose—an idea that could fix some potential future problem but doesn't need to be committed to source control right now? Or maybe you're afraid knowledge will get lost in the long commit history? Granted, sometimes it's hard to find something you know is in source control, especially when the project has a long and large history of changes.
If you have a blog, your idea might make for a great post. This helps your blog by adding content, it helps other developers who encounter similar problems, and it can remain there for you to come back when you need it.
A blog might help when it's some general idea, but that won't work if your idea involves sensitive information, crucial to the company. Or it might be too tied to the context of the application. In that case, you might consider setting up a knowledge base. Often, this comes in the form of a company wiki, but I've also seen it in the form of a GitHub repository or gist. Most of these solutions even allow versioning and comments.
When the time arrives to enable the feature, just change the setting to "true" and you're good to go. The extra advantage of this approach is that it allows you to keep any tests running, avoiding the code no longer compiling or working as intended when uncommented.
If you're keeping code in comments, only to uncomment it when you're debugging, consider some alternatives.
This piece of code will only be compiled into your assemblies, if you're in the debug configuration. The above example is for C#, but most programming languages have similar constructs.
You can then configure your loggers to, say, log all levels locally but only warnings and errors in production.
There are no absolutes in life, and the same applies to coding. So sometimes you might still want the commented out code inside the codebase. But even then, there are superior options to just commenting out the code. Commented out code truly is just junk in your codebase, and most codebases are hard enough to understand already. Don't add more noise.
Peter Morlion is a passionate programmer that helps people and companies improve the quality of their code, especially in legacy codebases. He firmly believes that industry best-practices are invaluable when working towards this goal.