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Insider recently spoke to a 32-year-old nonprofit worker who went to Vegas while working remotely.
They didn't tell their boss, and everything was going smoothly until an unexpected Zoom meeting.
"Many workers can work anywhere," they said. "If you allow work-from-home, it should be flexible."
This article originally appeared on Business Insider.
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Remote worker in a casino
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a 32-year-old nonprofit worker. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their career, but Insider has verified their identity and employment. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
When I started working entirely from home, I didn't think I would find myself taking a Zoom call from a Vegas casino while trying to make my boss think I was in my home office.
But in September, that's exactly where I was.
I work at a nonprofit, and I'm entirely remote
Even still, there's the expectation that I'm working from home and sitting at my computer the entire day. My boss is a big rule follower — I feel like she doesn't even move from her desk between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day.
Even when I work from coffee shops, I feel the need to explain it to her. I feel like she's judging me every time my Zoom background is something different than what she knows to be my home office with all my plants behind me.
We have this strict Zoom culture at my job
You always want to make sure your icon is green to show that you're available and actively working.
The other day, I had a doctor's appointment. I had to log in an hour late, and I let my whole team know. It's strange, because at previous jobs, I could have just hopped online later. I wouldn't have had to let anyone know.
But this is more intense. It feels archaic in a sense. Why does it matter where I'm working from and what time I get online if I'm getting my work done?
I have family in Las Vegas, so I often visit
I figured I would just work from there and no one at work would be the wiser. On a day that I didn't have meetings, I worked entirely from the pool. I didn't tell anyone, because I don't think it matters.
I was working — why does it matter that I was doing it poolside in Vegas?
When I did have Zoom meetings, I was careful about where I was working
For us, the expectation is that we always have our camera on. That makes traveling a bit more tricky.
Sometimes I would go to a Starbucks and just mention that I was working from a coffee shop. But other times, I would find a nondescript background and pretend I was at home.
There were times when I was at the bar in the hotel lobby during Zoom calls, but no one could tell because the wall behind me was blank and white. I used my AirPods Pro, which are noise-canceling even when you're speaking, which was a super useful feature for me.
Everything was going well until my boss added an unexpected meeting to my calendar
I was in my hotel room, and I knew I needed to find somewhere to Zoom from that was less obvious. I went down to the lobby to find a chair or couch that had an unassuming background, but everywhere that I had used before was taken.
I was literally walking around the hotel and casino with my laptop, trying every chair in the lobby with my Photo Booth app open on my computer to see what my background would look like, but I couldn't find anywhere.
Finally, I walked through the casino and saw a bar in the corner with a couch up against a wall. I sat there and checked my background; everything looked fine.
When I found a nondescript background, the next challenge was my audio
Casinos are really loud with all the dinging of the slot machines and the conversations of the people drinking and playing. I was worried my boss would be able to hear it, so I quickly sent a chat to one of my coworkers and told her the truth — that I was in a Vegas casino and I was worried our boss would be able to tell.
My coworker said she'd set up a quick Zoom for us to check what our boss would be able to hear. With my noise-canceling AirPods in, my coworker said she couldn't hear the casino sounds.
I was so thankful, but it was such a stressful situation. I was totally scrambling, but it worked out in the end.
I wish I'd felt like I could be honest with my boss about where I was
It would have saved me a lot of time that I spent frantically trying to find a couch in the hotel lobby with a white wall for a Zoom background.
I don't know why employers don't understand that many workers can work from anywhere, and if you're allowing work-from-home, it should be really flexible. I think that mindset — that you have to be sitting at a desk nine hours a day or you're not actually working — is going to make certain generations obsolete one day.
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The ability to speak publicly is a skill that everyone can use. From coaches to entrepreneurs and writers, anyone who wants to get out into the world to market what they do needs to be an effective speaker.
This article will discuss five ways to become a better public speaker — five methods for sharpening your raw talents to morph into a more effective communicator overall.
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1. Practice in different environments
This tip comes from an exercise that musicians sometimes use while practicing.
The idea is to see if you can replicate your performance no matter where you are. As a speaker, you will encounter all kinds of scenarios and audiences. You have surely had distractions around you, being in front of people with different interests, being under different lighting and noise conditions and more.
Practicing speaking in different environments will force you to get comfortable performing under all circumstances. Without the crutch of your favorite environment, you have to remember your lines and recall cues completely on your own.
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2. Produce different kinds of 'speaking' content
Another tip for becoming a more well-rounded speaker is to produce a variety of speaking content. Speakers don't always have to stand on a stage and talk to live audiences.
I create speaking content across many channels — from my website and blog to YouTube and my podcast series. I distribute audio and video recordings of my speeches to my clients and promote them on my social channels. I go live on Facebook and other platforms to speak directly to my audiences that way. You can do the same.
This variety isn't by accident. Producing these different types of content in the digital space allows individuals to sharpen their speaking skills and reach larger audiences than they could in person.
3. Get active on audio platforms
Here's a speaking tip that doesn't involve performing as much as learning from what others are already doing: Get active on professional audio platforms such as Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces to meet with like-minded individuals and discuss relevant topics.
Doing this lets you compare notes with industry counterparts while working on your speaking skills. You will endeavor to communicate with other business leaders and coaches from around the world and all different walks of life.
Related: The Role of Effective Communication in Entrepreneurial Success
4. Take every opportunity to speak
Speak to a group at every available opportunity. I used to wonder how I could speak to an audience when the professional invitations dried up for a bit, and the answer was local service groups.
Toastmasters International, Rotary International, Lions Clubs International and the Freemasons are all great examples of the types of organizations that not only perform good works for their local communities but also welcome speakers and presenters to deliver valuable information to their members.
I find chapters of these groups in many cities and towns that I visit. Having these groups near me allows me to cut down on my travel time and simply makes it more convenient to continue practicing speaking skills while also putting my abilities to good use for my community.
Not only will this help you with your skills at public speaking, but it's a rewarding experience as well.
5. Work with a speaking coach
Finally, every speaker-in-training could benefit from working with a speaking coach or mentor. These professionals provide their clients with professional tips and feedback on everything from the words they're using to how they're delivering them to audiences.
Some speakers wonder why they can't just rely on their friends and families to provide them with honest feedback, and there are some good reasons for not doing that. Family and friends are kind, but that's exactly the problem. Speakers need the unrelenting honesty of professional coaches if they truly want to leave their bad habits behind and become stronger.
I hired a professional speaking coach to improve my skills, and I can attest that it pays dividends every single day in my career.
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Communication is everything to professionals
Whether it's in the world of business, non-profits or coaching, speaking effectively is vital to success. Communication means everything to professionals, and those who can't tell others what they do and what they're about can't expect to get their visions too far off the ground.
I followed these five actionable tips for becoming a better speaker, and I came out on the other side as a communicator that I never even thought possible. You will do the same.
According to a recent survey conducted by job site Monster, more than one in four (26%) U.S. workers would rather undergo a root canal procedure than work in their offices five days a week. Additionally, nearly two in five (38%) workers said they would quit a job that required just one day onsite. These staggering statistics reveal a clear shift in workers' attitudes towards the traditional office environment, and companies that fail to adapt to this change risk losing their most valuable asset: their employees.
As a highly experienced expert in the field of hybrid work, I talk with 5 to 10 leaders every week about how to make hybrid work serve their needs well. I ask them what their top concern is, and most say it's hiring and retaining talented staff.
External surveys say the same thing, such as this recent survey by Vistage of the leaders of small and medium-sized businesses. It found that 60% of SME CEOs are planning to increase headcount in the year ahead, with only 7% planning on reducing headcount. According to Vistage Chief Research Officer Joe Galvin, this is a significant shift from the trend of big companies making headlines with layoffs, as small and medium business CEOs are reluctant to lay off their hard-won new employees. One key reason for this shift is the recognition that hiring challenges are impacting the ability of these businesses to operate at full capacity. With 61% of CEOs saying that hiring challenges are a major concern for their ability to operate effectively at full capacity.
Given this information, I confidently tell the leaders whom I advise that the future of work is in a flexible hybrid work model that allows for some full-time remote work. This model not only keeps workers happy and engaged, but it also has a positive impact on a company's bottom line.
Related: You Should Let Your Team Decide Their Approach to Hybrid Work. A Behavioral Economist Explains Why and How You Should Do It.
Increased productivity and employee engagement
One of the most significant benefits of a flexible hybrid work model is increased productivity and employee engagement. Studies have shown that remote workers tend to work more efficiently and are less likely to experience burnout. A mid-size IT services company that I consulted for implemented a flexible working policy, and they saw a 20% increase in productivity among their remote workers.
Remote workers have the ability to create their own personalized work environment, which leads to an increase in productivity. They can work from a location that is most comfortable for them, whether that be their home, a coffee shop or a coworking space. This leads to a decrease in distractions and an increase in focus, resulting in a higher level of productivity.
Flexible working also has a positive impact on employee engagement. When employees have the ability to work in a way that suits them best, they are more likely to be engaged and motivated. This leads to a decrease in turnover, and an increase in employee loyalty and job satisfaction.
Access to a wider talent pool
A flexible hybrid work model also allows companies to tap into a wider talent pool. When companies are not limited by geographical location, they can attract and retain the best talent from all over the world. A large financial services company that I worked with had difficulty finding qualified candidates in their local area, but by implementing a flexible working policy, they were able to hire top talent from other parts of the country.
A flexible working policy also allows for a more diverse workforce, as it can attract candidates who may have previously been excluded due to geographical constraints. This diversity leads to new perspectives, ideas and innovation.
Cost savings on talent
Flexible working can also lead to significant cost savings for companies. A flexible hybrid work model reduces the need for office space, and it can also lead to a reduction in absenteeism and turnover. A retail company that I consulted for implemented a flexible working policy, and they saw a 30% reduction in absenteeism due to less workers taking sick days and a 20% reduction in turnover.
When employees have the ability to work from home, it leads to a reduction in absenteeism as they are less likely to be affected by things such as traffic, weather, or public transportation issues. This can also lead to a decrease in sick leave, and an increase in overall productivity.
Flexible working can also lead to a reduction in turnover, as employees are more likely to be satisfied and engaged in their work. This leads to a decrease in the cost of recruiting and training new employees.
Addressing cognitive biases
Cognitive biases can play a significant role in decision-making when it comes to flexible working. The status quo bias, for example, leads managers to resist change and stick to the traditional office environment. The sunk cost fallacy can also come into play, where managers may be reluctant to change the way things have always been done because they have invested so much time and resources into the current system. By being aware of these cognitive biases and actively working to overcome them, companies can make more informed and effective decisions about their working policies.
One way to overcome these biases is to gather data and conduct studies on the impact of flexible working on employee productivity, engagement, and turnover. This can provide concrete evidence to support the implementation of a flexible hybrid work model. Additionally, it is important for managers to actively seek out feedback from employees on their preferences for working arrangements and to consider their needs and concerns.
Implementing a flexible hybrid work model
Implementing a flexible hybrid work model can seem daunting, but with proper planning and communication, it can be done successfully. It is important to set clear guidelines and expectations for remote work, such as setting specific hours of availability and ensuring regular communication with team members.
It is also important to provide the necessary tools and resources for remote work, such as a reliable internet connection and a secure virtual communication platform. Providing training on hybrid work best practices and technology can also help to ensure a smooth transition, as can hiring a hybrid work consultant to guide your transition.
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The shift in workers' attitudes toward the traditional office environment is undeniable. Companies that fail to adapt to this change risk losing their most valuable asset: their employees. A flexible hybrid work model that allows for some full-time remote work is the future for anyone who cares about worker retention, increased productivity, access to a wider talent pool, cost savings, and overcoming cognitive biases. The time for companies to implement this model is now. As a leader of a company, it's important to recognize that the traditional office model may no longer be the best option for your employees or your business. By embracing a flexible hybrid work model, you can retain top talent, increase productivity and save costs. The future of work is here, and companies that adapt will be well-positioned for success.
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"While on carer's leave for my immediate family member's terminal cancer, I too was laid off. After the initial shock, it morphed into sadness because I miss the people," he also wrote on LinkedIn.
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Baker told Insider that he was on leave and was told by a friend about the layoffs, then found his work laptop had been "cut off," the outlet wrote.
He was a video producer at Google, according to his LinkedIn, and had been at the company since 2018. Baker told Insider he was feeling "shock and sadness." The outlet said it verified the leave period as well as his severance email and prior employment with Google.
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"I'll truly miss it," he said.
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Pichai said in the memo the company will provide "six months of healthcare, job placement services and immigration support for those affected."
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A decision support tool for modifications in crop cultivation method based on life cycle assessment: A case study on greenhouse gas emission reduction in Taiwanese sugarcane cultivation
Yasuhiro Fukushima, Shih Ping Chen
Background, aim, and scope: Nowadays, various crops are cultivated to supply emerging needs in sustainable fuels and materials. In addition to the development of crop processing technologies, cultivation processes in a cropping system could be modified to meet the emerging needs, along with the conventional needs in food supply. This study provides a decision tool for modifications in cultivation of crops based on life cycle assessment. Sugarcane cultivation in Taiwan is chosen as a case study to present such a decision tool, because it is an important potential indigenous resource for energy (for example, bio-ethanol) and materials (for example, bio-plastics). First, this study presents the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of 1 ton of sugarcane in Taiwan, which makes it possible to understand how it is consistent to develop this bio-resource in terms of both objectives: i.e., resource security and reduction of global warming impact. Next, sensitivity of the parameters in cropping systems, such as amount of irrigation, fertilization and tillage are assessed from a viewpoint of GHG emissions, using the LCI model constructed in the first step. Finally, equivalent impact level (EIL) lines are presented for some important parameters in the cropping system to support considerations in modification of agricultural methods. Because the objective is to discuss parameters in cultivation processes, the scope of study is limited to cradle-to-gate of raw sugarcane transported to the cane processing plant. Materials and methods: In addition to GHG emissions from cultivation processes, such as soil preparation, growing, harvesting and transportation, auxiliary processes such as agrochemicals production, power generation and fossil diesel fuel refining was accounted for. To quantify the nitrous oxide emission from the soil ecosystem, a denitrification-decomposition (DNDC) model was used with the localized data obtained in this study. EIL lines were developed aiming at supporting decisions about modifying agricultural methods that should be made considering consequential changes in environmental impacts. For example, if the envisioned improvement in yield as a result of modification of parameters such as irrigation, tillage and fertilization is likely to achieve a value above the EIL line, GHG emission per ton of sugarcane would be decreased. An iterative procedure is applied to draw nonlinear EIL lines using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Tier 3 method for nitrous oxide emission from soil. Results: A 3 year crop cycle was assumed, and the net GHG emissions associated with the sugarcane produced was -280 kg-CO2-equiv. per ton of raw sugarcane. The emission of nitrous oxide from soil during cultivation accounted for 50.4% of the total emissions. One-at-a-time sensitivity analysis indicates that this result is most sensitive to yield and amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied, which are correlated to each other. The EIL lines were drawn for yield over five parameters in cultivation including amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied with respect to GHG emission. For example, if an additional 5% of nitrogen fertilizer application realizes enhancement of yield by 5 tons per hectare, such modification simultaneously reduces total GHGs associated with sugarcane production. Discussion: The EIL lines drawn with respect to various environmental impacts aims to provide a simple-to-use guidance in reconsideration of agricultural options. The cradle-to-gate LCA of sugarcane provides information useful in development of bioethanol and bioplastics derived from sucrose in the cane juice. In doing so, it must be noted, if extension of farm area is among the options to be assessed, that release of the carbon stock from the original state of use should be accounted for in addition to the result presented in this study. Absorbed CO2 should be quantified separately based on the content of the sugarcane, which could be varied for different cultivars. Conclusions: This study presents a decision tool to allow introduction of an environmental life cycle perspective in modification of cultivation methods, which has already been undergoing as driven by economic reasons. The data and inventory method presented in this study can be applied for varied end products derived from sugarcane. The algorithm to develop an EIL line for correlated parameters in the inventory model was presented. Recommendations and perspectives: Results from this study require appropriate modification if they are to be used for studies for other regions. Such modifications would be straightforward, because all inventory data and assumptions are presented in this paper. Essentially, the functional unit used in this study is unit amount (by weight) of sugarcane. If some specific content (for example, sucrose or cellulose) is important in a study which attempts to use results from this study, variations in the content over cultivation methods and cultivar of sugarcane must be investigated further.
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Fukushima, Y., & Chen, S. P. (2009). A decision support tool for modifications in crop cultivation method based on life cycle assessment: A case study on greenhouse gas emission reduction in Taiwanese sugarcane cultivation. International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 14(7), 639-655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-009-0100-x
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Fukushima, Y & Chen, SP 2009, 'A decision support tool for modifications in crop cultivation method based on life cycle assessment: A case study on greenhouse gas emission reduction in Taiwanese sugarcane cultivation', International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, vol. 14, no. 7, pp. 639-655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11367-009-0100-x
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Next, sensitivity of the parameters in cropping systems, such as amount of irrigation, fertilization and tillage are assessed from a viewpoint of GHG emissions, using the LCI model constructed in the first step. Finally, equivalent impact level (EIL) lines are presented for some important parameters in the cropping system to support considerations in modification of agricultural methods. Because the objective is to discuss parameters in cultivation processes, the scope of study is limited to cradle-to-gate of raw sugarcane transported to the cane processing plant. Materials and methods: In addition to GHG emissions from cultivation processes, such as soil preparation, growing, harvesting and transportation, auxiliary processes such as agrochemicals production, power generation and fossil diesel fuel refining was accounted for. 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The emission of nitrous oxide from soil during cultivation accounted for 50.4% of the total emissions. One-at-a-time sensitivity analysis indicates that this result is most sensitive to yield and amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied, which are correlated to each other. The EIL lines were drawn for yield over five parameters in cultivation including amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied with respect to GHG emission. For example, if an additional 5% of nitrogen fertilizer application realizes enhancement of yield by 5 tons per hectare, such modification simultaneously reduces total GHGs associated with sugarcane production. Discussion: The EIL lines drawn with respect to various environmental impacts aims to provide a simple-to-use guidance in reconsideration of agricultural options. The cradle-to-gate LCA of sugarcane provides information useful in development of bioethanol and bioplastics derived from sucrose in the cane juice. In doing so, it must be noted, if extension of farm area is among the options to be assessed, that release of the carbon stock from the original state of use should be accounted for in addition to the result presented in this study. Absorbed CO2 should be quantified separately based on the content of the sugarcane, which could be varied for different cultivars. Conclusions: This study presents a decision tool to allow introduction of an environmental life cycle perspective in modification of cultivation methods, which has already been undergoing as driven by economic reasons. The data and inventory method presented in this study can be applied for varied end products derived from sugarcane. The algorithm to develop an EIL line for correlated parameters in the inventory model was presented. Recommendations and perspectives: Results from this study require appropriate modification if they are to be used for studies for other regions. Such modifications would be straightforward, because all inventory data and assumptions are presented in this paper. Essentially, the functional unit used in this study is unit amount (by weight) of sugarcane. If some specific content (for example, sucrose or cellulose) is important in a study which attempts to use results from this study, variations in the content over cultivation methods and cultivar of sugarcane must be investigated further.
AB - Background, aim, and scope: Nowadays, various crops are cultivated to supply emerging needs in sustainable fuels and materials. In addition to the development of crop processing technologies, cultivation processes in a cropping system could be modified to meet the emerging needs, along with the conventional needs in food supply. This study provides a decision tool for modifications in cultivation of crops based on life cycle assessment. Sugarcane cultivation in Taiwan is chosen as a case study to present such a decision tool, because it is an important potential indigenous resource for energy (for example, bio-ethanol) and materials (for example, bio-plastics). First, this study presents the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of 1 ton of sugarcane in Taiwan, which makes it possible to understand how it is consistent to develop this bio-resource in terms of both objectives: i.e., resource security and reduction of global warming impact. Next, sensitivity of the parameters in cropping systems, such as amount of irrigation, fertilization and tillage are assessed from a viewpoint of GHG emissions, using the LCI model constructed in the first step. Finally, equivalent impact level (EIL) lines are presented for some important parameters in the cropping system to support considerations in modification of agricultural methods. Because the objective is to discuss parameters in cultivation processes, the scope of study is limited to cradle-to-gate of raw sugarcane transported to the cane processing plant. Materials and methods: In addition to GHG emissions from cultivation processes, such as soil preparation, growing, harvesting and transportation, auxiliary processes such as agrochemicals production, power generation and fossil diesel fuel refining was accounted for. To quantify the nitrous oxide emission from the soil ecosystem, a denitrification-decomposition (DNDC) model was used with the localized data obtained in this study. EIL lines were developed aiming at supporting decisions about modifying agricultural methods that should be made considering consequential changes in environmental impacts. For example, if the envisioned improvement in yield as a result of modification of parameters such as irrigation, tillage and fertilization is likely to achieve a value above the EIL line, GHG emission per ton of sugarcane would be decreased. An iterative procedure is applied to draw nonlinear EIL lines using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Tier 3 method for nitrous oxide emission from soil. Results: A 3 year crop cycle was assumed, and the net GHG emissions associated with the sugarcane produced was -280 kg-CO2-equiv. per ton of raw sugarcane. The emission of nitrous oxide from soil during cultivation accounted for 50.4% of the total emissions. One-at-a-time sensitivity analysis indicates that this result is most sensitive to yield and amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied, which are correlated to each other. The EIL lines were drawn for yield over five parameters in cultivation including amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied with respect to GHG emission. For example, if an additional 5% of nitrogen fertilizer application realizes enhancement of yield by 5 tons per hectare, such modification simultaneously reduces total GHGs associated with sugarcane production. Discussion: The EIL lines drawn with respect to various environmental impacts aims to provide a simple-to-use guidance in reconsideration of agricultural options. The cradle-to-gate LCA of sugarcane provides information useful in development of bioethanol and bioplastics derived from sucrose in the cane juice. In doing so, it must be noted, if extension of farm area is among the options to be assessed, that release of the carbon stock from the original state of use should be accounted for in addition to the result presented in this study. Absorbed CO2 should be quantified separately based on the content of the sugarcane, which could be varied for different cultivars. Conclusions: This study presents a decision tool to allow introduction of an environmental life cycle perspective in modification of cultivation methods, which has already been undergoing as driven by economic reasons. The data and inventory method presented in this study can be applied for varied end products derived from sugarcane. The algorithm to develop an EIL line for correlated parameters in the inventory model was presented. Recommendations and perspectives: Results from this study require appropriate modification if they are to be used for studies for other regions. Such modifications would be straightforward, because all inventory data and assumptions are presented in this paper. Essentially, the functional unit used in this study is unit amount (by weight) of sugarcane. If some specific content (for example, sucrose or cellulose) is important in a study which attempts to use results from this study, variations in the content over cultivation methods and cultivar of sugarcane must be investigated further.
KW - Carbon dioxide
KW - Denitrification-decomposition model (DNDC model)
KW - Equivalent impact level line (EIL line)
KW - Fertilization
KW - Greenhouse gases
KW - Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
KW - Nitrous oxide
KW - Sensitivity analysis
KW - Sugarcane
U2 - 10.1007/s11367-009-0100-x
DO - 10.1007/s11367-009-0100-x
JO - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
JF - International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment

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Biografia
È nata il 6 dicembre 1965 a Kirov. Il padre è un ingegnere, la madre un'insegnante di lingua e letteratura russa. Dal 1979 al 1983 ha vissuto con i genitori in Mongolia.

Da bambina sognava di diventare ricercatrice, compositrice, architetto, educatrice e traduttrice, oltre a esibirsi in un circo. Poi ho capito che tutte queste professioni possono essere combinate nel giornalismo.

Carriera giornalistica
Ha iniziato la sua carriera come segretaria del direttore del quotidiano di Kirov Komsomol'skoe Plemja. "Un biglietto per la vita" le fu dato da Vasilij Vasil'evič Smirnov, che allora era il responsabile del giornale. Dopo non aver superato gli esami per l'ammissione alla facoltà di filologia dell'Università di Leningrado, è stata assunta al giornale. Non era solo una segretaria, ma disegnava anche appunti (sotto il titolo "Chiosco musicale"), presto cominciò anche a scrivere.  Nel 1986, è apparsa per la prima volta alla televisione di Mosca in un servizio sul programma "Fino a 16 anni e oltre".

Nel 1991 si è laureata in giornalismo alla facoltà di giornalismo dell'Università di Mosca. La pratica agli studenti fu fatta nel popolare programma televisivo "Vzgljad". Dopo l'università, ha lavorato per un anno e mezzo presso lo studio televisivo del Ministero degli affari interni dell'URSS come corrispondente. Ha realizzato storie per il programma "L'uomo e il diritto", ha fatto per un anno l'addetto stampa dell'Associazione internazionale per la lotta alla tossicodipendenza e al traffico di droga, ha scritto articoli ove possibile. "Sono stata un'artista libera", ha detto.

Vita privata
Dopo una luna relazione iniziata nel 1991, si è sposata nel 2001 con Giorgio Savona (nato nel 1971 a Roma), un fisico italiano. Savona ha in seguito anche lavorato nell'ufficio di Pervyj kanal a Parigi come cineoperatore. Hanno una figlia, Alice (nata a Roma il 10 settembre 2002). Il nome della ragazza, voluto dal padre, è in onore del personaggio principale della sua fiaba preferita di Lewis Carroll, "Alice nel Paese delle Meraviglie".

A Žanna Agalakova piacciono i viaggi, sa cucinare, suona il pianoforte e gioca a tennis.

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Catalan president Carles Puigdemont has said he has a mandate to declare independence for the north-eastern Spanish region but is prepared to wait "a few weeks" in order to facilitate a dialogue.
Sr Puigdemont told the Catalan parliament a landslide victory in the disputed October 1 referendum on independence gives his government grounds to implement its long-held desire to break century-old ties with Spain but he is suggesting holding off.
"I assume the mandate that Catalonia should become an independent state in the form of a republic … I propose suspending the effects of the declaration of independence to undertake talks to reach an agreed solution," Sr Puigdemont told the regional parliament.
His speech was highly critical of the Spanish government's response to the referendum but he said Catalans have nothing against Spain or Spaniards, and that they want to understand each other better.
At the end of his speech, Sr Puigdemont was applauded by standing separatist lawmakers.
The opposition leader in Catalonia's parliament said Sr Puigdemont's statement that he has a mandate to declare independence from Spain "is a coup" and has no support in Europe.
Ines Arrimadas of the Ciudadanos party said the majority of Catalans feel they are Catalans, Spanish and European, and that they will not let regional officials "break their hearts".
A Spanish official says the government of Spain does not accept what he called an "implicit" declaration of independence by the Catalonia region's president.
The official added that the results of the referendum cannot be considered valid.
Mr Puigdemont's speech received mixed reactions from thousands of separatist supporters outside the parliament building where he spoke.
His statement about having a mandate was greeted with applause and chants in favour of independence.
When he mentioned waiting in order to foster dialogue, some stopped, while others said "yes, yes, it's the way to do it" and kept applauding.


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Guilden Morden, England, is a village and parish located in Cambridgeshire about  south west of Cambridge and  west of Royston in Hertfordshire. It is served by the main line Ashwell and Morden railway station  to the south in the neighbouring parish of Steeple Morden.

The parish is combined with the parishes of Abington Pigotts, Guilden Morden and Tadlow to form "The Mordens" ward, which is represented on South Cambridgeshire District Council by one councillor.

History

Parish
The parish of Guilden Morden is long and thin in shape covering an area of  in the very south-western corner of Cambridgeshire. The parish's long western border largely follows the course of the River Cam from the point where it rises at Ruddery Spring, and which separates it from Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. At its southern tip the parish meets the ancient Icknield Way (now the A505). Most of its long eastern border follows a stream that divides it from neighbouring Steeple Morden, and reaches its short northern border with Tadlow at Tadlow Bridge.

The area has been occupied for at least 2000 years and probably much longer; an axehead dating from 6000 BC has been found in the parish. A significant cemetery dating from Roman times has also been found in the south of the parish, containing at least 180 burials and indicating an important nearby settlement. The Guilden Morden boar, an Anglo-Saxon copper alloy figure of a boar that may have once served as the crest of a helmet, was found around 1864 or 1865 in a grave. The Saxon village was probably built after that of its neighbour Steeple Morden from which it has been separate since at least the Norman Conquest.

The hamlet of Odsey on the Baldock to Royston road was formerly home to a Cistercian grange. A hamlet named Redreth was listed until the 14th century, probably south of the village and perhaps deserted as a result of the Black Death.

The name is derived from the Old English Gylden More Dun, meaning "Golden" (rich or productive) "Moor Hill".

Manor
The manor here belonged for several centuries to the Hasilden family. Thomas Hasilden (c.1322-1401) had a Royal grant of free warren in his manors of Steeple and Guilden Morden in 1374. He was then resident at Morden Hall, an ancient mansion. He was Comptroller of the household of John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and was retained for life to served him in peace or in war. He also held the manor of Soham in Cambridgeshire from the Duke as superior. In July 1381 he was commanded to meet the Duke at Berwick-upon-Tweed with seventy men-at-arms and sixty lances from his estates. He was a Knight of the Shire for Cambridgeshire in 1384 and also served in four other Parliaments. The manor continued in this family until Francis Hasilden, High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire in 1509 (died early in 1522) settled his estates on his only child Frances who conveyed them by her marriage to Sir Robert Peyton, knt., of Iselham.

Church

The parish church of Guilden Morden has been dedicated to St Mary since at least the 15th century. The oldest parts of the nave date back to the 13th century, with the majority of the building added in the 14th century. The present building consists of a chancel, aisled and clerestoried nave with south porch, and a west tower with a short spire. The tower dates from the 15th century, and the present spire replaced an older one in 1972. The basin of the font is 12th century.
In 1522 Francis Hasilden, Lord of the Manor of Guilden Morden, was buried in the north aisle "before Jesus's Altar" in a tomb which cost his estate £20 sterling.

Village life
In the village there are two open public houses; the King Edward VII on Fox Hill Road, and The Three Tuns situated on the High Street.  Formerly owned by Greene King and closed in 2013, the latter was purchased by some 300 locals and re-opened in summer 2019 as a community owned Free House, selling a very nice pint of bitter and good food.

Former public houses include The Six Bells, which opened next to the church before 1801, closed some time in the 1960s or 70s, and The Black Swan opened on Swan Lane in the late 19th century and closed in the 20th century. The village's other former pubs are The Pear Tree (47 New Road), The Chestnuts, The Pig and Whistle (63 High Street), The Fox, and The Black Horse (Potton Road).

Guilden Morden Primary School, founded in 1847, opened on its current site in 1974. The school has around 120 children  from reception to year 6. The children then go on to Bassingbourn Village College in most cases. In addition the village has a pre-school.

A fete is held each September on the recreation ground in aid of the village hall.

References

External links

Village website
Village info

Villages in Cambridgeshire
Civil parishes in Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District


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import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;

public class SharedServiceTest {

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        this.sharedService = new SharedService();
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    @Test
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The Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), formerly known as the "Dean's Letter," is a major component to your residency application. As its name suggests, it is a multiple page evaluation of your performance during all four years of medical school, including the good and the bad. It is put together by the school and sent to all the residency programs you apply to. While not a letter of recommendation per se, it does include a section called "Unique Characteristics" that objectively summarizes any awards, recognition, research, leadership, community service, achievements, involvements, and other "unique" characteristics" you may possess or have done during medical school, written like a letter of recommendation (minus the adjectives) and signed by the school's Executive Dean.
The Unique Characteristics statement highlights only the things you've accomplished during med school, not before. If you've done lots of good things while in med school, the Unique Characteristics statement will make you sound amazing and stand out to residency programs. It can show programs an additional side of you, especially if your scores are mediocre or low. On the other hand, if you haven't done a lot of things in med school, then it can make you look less impressive, despite having good scores. In fact, some residency programs don't even send out interview invitations until schools release the MSPE letter to them (which are sent 15 days after the ERAS application), so that they can see your whole application and decide whether or not they are interested in you. Because of this reason, it is important to start thinking about how to build up your MSPE from the moment you enter medical school.
During Basic Science on campus, you'll have the most opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and receive recognition that will help build up your "unique characteristics." Don't just join clubs. Do things that are worthwhile that contribute positively to the community, especially if it is medically or academically related. Run for a leadership position. Participate in free HIV and diabetes screenings on the island. Raise money for ICAN. Organize a medical mission trip. Invite a guest speaker to come talk to students about a certain medical topic. Become a tutor or Anatomy TA. Be an orientation advisor. Be a student evaluator for prospective faculty. Make it to Dean's List. Become fluent in multiple languages. All of these can go onto the Unique Characterisics statement of your MSPE.
While not impossible, it is more difficult to get involved in extracurriculars during clinicals, especially without campus organizations readily available. During clinicals, I have known some students that get involved in research with their attendings, present posters, give talks at conferences, or do volunteer work outside of their rotations. Make sure you document everything that you do during all four years of med school in a Curriculum Vitae, complete with detailed descriptions of your tasks and accomplishments. This will help you remember what you've done so that you can fill out the MSPE questionaire to send to AUC so that they can help you write the Unique Characteristics statement during your fourth year.
Unique Characteristics statement from the Dean, written in prose.
Medical Education Summary: Med school start date, Graduation date, whether or not you are a transfer student, repeated coursework, academic probation, dismissals or reinstatements, leave of absences, GPA, Step 1 score, Step 2 score, ECFMG certification status.
How many semesters it took you to finish Basic Sciences.
Class rank from Basic Sciences. There is no class rank for Clinical Sciences.
Evaluations and comments from all of your core and elective rotations. Therefore, do well on all of your rotations, not just in the specialty you're interested in. Bad comments (or no comments) from your attendings can cost you. Therefore if you disagree with what your attendng wrote about you, resolve the issue directly with him/her before you leave your rotation. Once your rotation evaluation is sent to AUC, there is no way to change it, and it will show up on your MSPE letter.
How you compare with your class on all of your Basic Science classes and clinical rotations. Programs will not only see whether you passed, failed, or honored, but also what percentage of the rest of the class also passed, failed, or honored. Therefore honoring Med Ethics (where majority of students honor) may not be as significant as honoring Neuroscience (only handful of students honor).
Shelf exam scores, or if you had to repeat any shelf exams.
Numerical grades for your Basic Science courses (even though your overall Basic Science GPA is included).
Disclaimer: This is a sample MSPE that I made up. It is not based on any particular person I know. Mainly, it's just to give you an idea of what kind of things a MSPE letter contains.
As a student at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Mr. Doe was involved in many aspects of the university community. He was elected by his classmates to serve as the Student Government Association class representative for his first semester class, acting as an intermediary between his class, professors, and school administrators. During his term, he organized 3 fundraising events that helped fund community service and Interactive Case Studies lectures. Mr. Doe also volunteered as an Orientation Advisor, helping incoming students settle into medical school and to life on St. Maarten.
Because of his academic performance in anatomy, Mr. Doe was selected by faculty to serve as a Teaching Assistant for Anatomy. His responsibilities included guiding students in dissections, preparing mock exams, and teaching students to read radiographs. He was awarded Teaching Assistant of the Semester by the Department of Anatomy for his dedication to teaching. He was also on the Dean's List for 2 semesters.
Mr. Doe was chosen to represent the student body during a visit by the ACCM accrediting body as well as serve as a student evaluator for prospective faculty members. Every semester, he also participated in HIV awareness and screening events with the St. Maarten AIDS Foundation.
Mr. Doe is an active member of the Latino Medical Students Association, and led a workshop on medical Spanish at the LMSA 5th Annual Southeast Regional Conference. Mr. Doe is fluent in English, Spanish, and Quechua.
We are pleased to recommend Mr. Doe for post-graduate training.
John Doe completed Basic Medical Sciences in 5 semesters with a class rank of 30 out of 85 students.
Thanks for all of your helpful information! I know you mentioned there is no class rank for clinical sciences; however, are your scores in clinical sciences included in your overall GPA? For example, does the GPA documented on your MSPE only reflect your overall medical sciences GPA? Thanks!
Hi Anika, yes, your class rank and GPA only reflect your medical science performance, not your clinical science. That's because you don't get a numerical score for your clinical science rotations. You only get pass/fail/honor.


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Great Nativity Craft for Kidz!
a. Either get your child to colour them in or you can cut them out as use them as stencils to cut out coloured or construction paper.
On Saturday we went to a Christmas party for the kids of our parish. It was lovely at the end they asked the kids to write their daily commitment/gift they would do for Jesus. My daughter whom is 5 decided she'd like to decade of the rosary a day. So each day once she has done this craft or offered another little gift for Jesus (i.e. eating the dinner she didn't like) –she glues a little star and adds it to the sky over the nativity to make a bright beautiful sky for Christ's birth!
I cut theses sets out in colour, add 4 googly eyes and put them into zip lock bags and mailed them to my nephews and some of my daughter's friends with our Christmas cards. I might just send them the printed pages instead next year. I always love sending something special with my cards for the kids to do or have for Christmas (i.e . Jesus is the reason for the season stickers, etc).
it's simple idea but we can create the pictures according the age of our students with many kinds of materials… thank you.


This is my wisdom bomb when it comes to pick eaters and small children. Feed them at home. Feed them something good before you go to the party, the event, the Disneyland, the whatever it is you're going. And then don't worry about it. Let them eat whatever they want. Say yes as much as possible. And don't worry about it, because the truth is one day, one week, even two weeks of eating lousy is not a make or break deal. It's far more important that you make a positive memory with your child and relinquish all the craziness about the eating. Remember, it's about the relationship. The relationship drives everything. If you focus on that, you won't mind so much that the kids are eating too many cookies.


Events Update April 2019 | DJ V.L.C.
Thursday 18th- 3RD THURSDAY'S- The Liberty Club, RAF Lakenheath.
Friday 26th- OLD SKOOL- The Castle Bar, Cambridge.
Saturday 27th- KAROOZE BAR- Bury St. Edmunds.
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Anthony Shisia Were was born to an Alcoholic father, his mother struggled as she was deaf. After the separation of his parents at the age of two, life became difficult for his single mother, who was finding it hard to make ends meet. He was sickly and malnourished but by God's Grace Anthony was discovered by African Children's Choir in Kibera slums, Kenya.
With a God given opportunity to travel with the choir, Anthony had his life make a complete turn, and in 1990, he toured with the sixth choir.
He acknowledges that, "joining the Choir changed my entire life! My health improved and my education was secured."
"My horizons were opened up and widened! But best of all – I met Jesus as my Lord and Savior! Thanks Daddy Ray and the ACC," he continues.
Grateful that with the help of the ACC, he was able to pursue an education until collage, Anthony comments that it would have been a pipe dream, had he not joined the Choir. "I might have ended up just like any other street child in Kenya under the influence of drugs and crime or destitute for life!" he adds.
While at collage, Anthony majored in Broadcast Journalism, after which he was privileged to work for Nation Media Group-one of the largest Media House in East Africa, for a period of two and a half years, as a radio reporter.
Today, he is making a difference in his community. Anthony founded a ministry to help Street boys get off the streets and off drugs and to help those who want to return home, get a second chance at life.
He also is the Programs Director for a new camp ministry that his church has just started building on a 15 acre piece of land.
"ACC was the hand that God used to shape and mold me and prepare me for the work I now do. I would have never understood Charity and compassion the way I do –if the choir had not first shown it to me!" he gladly points out.
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Q: How to specify types, default values and validators for Vue component data I have the following component and would like to set the type and default value for editing, which gets toggled to display either Item values or an <input>:
    Vue.component('item', {
            props: {
                'item': Item,
                'editing': {
                    type: Boolean,
                    default: false
                },
            },
            data: function() {
                return {
                    _cachedItemText: '',
                }
            },
            methods: {

The following warning results when the value of editing gets toggled by pressing an Edit button (not shown).

[Vue warn]: Avoid mutating a prop directly since the value will be overwritten whenever the parent component re-renders. Instead, use a data or computed property based on the prop's value. Prop being mutated: "editing"

In the Props documentation, there's an example showing how to set the type, default value and validator for a prop. Is there an analogous way to set these attributes for a data item?
Also, I'm not passing editing in from the parent component, so I don't think it really needs to be a prop instead of a data item.

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[Vue warn]: Avoid mutating a prop directly since the value will be overwritten whenever the parent component re-renders. Instead, use a data or computed property based on the prop's value. Prop being mutated: "editing"

I see. You're passing the prop editing from the parent component to the child component. Then, in the child component, you use that prop and definitely have a method that mutate that prop editing directly.
They said you should use a computed value which derived on the prop editing and mutate that computed value instead.
In addition, whenever you want to change the value of the prop editing, you should emit an event and let the parent component listen to that, then mutate the editing value. After the editing value is changed, the child component will automatically reflect the change.

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OutdoorsMom: Fruit Picking - Add Adventure Without Adding Cost.
Fruit Picking - Add Adventure Without Adding Cost.
Fruit picking is a fun activity for any time of year. As a kid we use to pick apples with our best friends, then spend the rest of the day canning and making apple cider. Nowadays, any fruit picking can be quite an event. I love all the other activities that can be available at groves and orchards, hay rides and such, but the costs can add up fast. So I rounded up a few activities that will make your next fruit picking trip an adventure without adding any extra costs.
Involve friends. Almost any activity is better with friends.
Take advantage of what's free. One of the orchards we picked at couple years ago had these fun picture boards. I have been to farms that included corn mazes. Sometimes there are some really good deals out there.
Have a contest to see who can find the biggest fruit. This one kept the kids busy for a while. Even when we weren't competing they had a lot of fun finding BIG blackberries.
Check out these huge blackberries.
Go for a monster (bug) hunt - Do you see different types of bugs than what you see in your backyard? Can you find any bugs eating the fruit?
Have a picking race. See who can pick the most fruit in the shortest period of time. Being careful not to bruise the fruit of course. This was fun even with just my son and I.
Snack along the way. We talked to the owners of the blackberry farm we picked at and they said they assume some fruit will be eaten during picking and it is added into the cost.
Make a treat that the kids can be involved in. These baked apples look amazing and simple to make. There is never a better time to enjoy a campfire than the fall. If you don't have a fireplace, check local state parks for day-use areas.
I have taken my kids apple picking the past 2 years. We went blackberry picking last week and are picking peaches next. It is such a fun way to get outdoors and get the kids excited about eating healthy foods. That is double whammy on the fight against obesity. After blackberry picking my son asked if people chose to work on a blackberry farm when they get old. I said yes. He then announced that he was going to live on a blackberry farm when he gets old. I told him I thought that was a good idea. So cute!


The Lottery Grants Board has granted $250,000 to complete the carved artwork planned for the top of Gisborne's Mt Hikurangi and which will be unveiled at the end of the dawn ceremony on January 1, Internal Affairs Minister and Grants Board Chairperson Jack Elder announced today.
The seven-piece artwork, "Maui Whakairo", is being undertaken by Derek Lardelli and a team of students from Tairawhiti Polytechnic Art Faculty on behalf of Te Runanga O Ngati Porou.
"The artists have committed to a gruelling 15 hours per day, five days per week routine to complete the project in time," Mr Elder said.
The different pieces making up the work will be placed in a circle called `Te Ana o Murirangawhenua' which is 17 metres in diameter and represents a compass using the compass-points names given by Mohi Turei of Ngati Porou.
Mr Elder said an additional $50,000 grant has gone to Te Runanga O Ngati Porou to help with the 45 metre carved waka which will also be an integral part of the dawn ceremony. The 20 tonne waka has been 10 years in the making and has been named "Te Aio o Nukutaimemeha" (the peaceful/tranquil Nukutamemeha) by Ngati Porou.


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Q: Subsetting a dataframe based on summation of rows of a given column I am dealing with data with three variables (i.e. id, time, gender). It looks like
df <-
  structure(
    list(
      id = c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 3L, 3L, 3L, 3L),
      time = c(21L, 3L, 4L, 9L, 5L, 9L, 10L, 6L, 27L, 3L, 4L, 10L),
      gender = c(1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 0L, 0L, 0L, 0L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L)
    ),
    .Names = c("id", "time", "gender"),
    class = "data.frame",
    row.names = c(NA,-12L)
  )

That is, each id has four observations for time and gender. I want to subset this data in R based on the sums of the rows of variable time which first gives a value which is greater than or equal to 25 for each id. Notice that for id 2 all observations will be included and for id 3 only the first observation is involved. The expected results would look like:
df <-
  structure(
    list(
      id = c(1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 3L ),
      time = c(21L, 3L, 4L, 5L, 9L, 10L, 6L, 27L ),
      gender = c(1L, 1L, 1L, 0L, 0L, 0L, 0L, 1L)
    ),
    .Names = c("id", "time", "gender"),
    class = "data.frame",
    row.names = c(NA,-8L)
  )

Any help on this is highly appreciated.

A: One option is using lag of cumsum as:
library(dplyr)

df %>% group_by(id,gender) %>%
  filter(lag(cumsum(time), default = 0) < 25 )

# # A tibble: 8 x 3
# # Groups: id, gender [3]
# id  time gender
# <int> <int>  <int>
# 1     1    21      1
# 2     1     3      1
# 3     1     4      1
# 4     2     5      0
# 5     2     9      0
# 6     2    10      0
# 7     2     6      0
# 8     3    27      1

Using data.table: (Updated based on feedback from @Renu)
library(data.table)

setDT(df)

df[,.SD[shift(cumsum(time), fill = 0) < 25], by=.(id,gender)]

A: Can try dplyr construction:
dt <- groupby(df, id) %>%
#sum time within  groups
mutate(sum_time = cumsum(time))%>%
#'select' rows, which fulfill the condition
filter(sum_time < 25) %>%
#exclude sum_time column from the result
select (-sum_time)

A: Another option would be to create a logical vector for each 'id', cumsum(time) >= 25, that is TRUE when the cumsum of 'time' is equal to or greater than 25.
Then you can filter for rows where the cumsum of this vector is less or equal then 1, i.e. filter for entries until the first TRUE for each 'id'.
df %>%
 group_by(id) %>%
 filter(cumsum( cumsum(time) >= 25 ) <= 1)
# A tibble: 8 x 3
# Groups:   id [3]
#      id  time gender
#   <int> <int>  <int>
# 1     1    21      1
# 2     1     3      1
# 3     1     4      1
# 4     2     5      0
# 5     2     9      0
# 6     2    10      0
# 7     2     6      0
# 8     3    27      1


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Q: Baby Rudin Def. 1.1o and Theorem 1.11, confused In baby Rudin we have the definition and theorems:
Definition 1.10 An ordered set $S$ is said to have the $\it{least}$-$\it{upper}$-$\it{bound \hspace{1mm}property}$  if the following is true:
If $E\subset S$,   $E$ is not empty, and $E$ is bounded above, then $sup(E)$ exists in $S$.
Theorem 1.11 Suppose $S$ is an ordered set with the $\it{least}$-$\it{upper}$-$\it{bound \hspace{1mm}property}$, $B \subset S$, $B$ is not empty, and $B$ bounded below. Let $L$ be the set of all lower bounds of $B$. Then $ \alpha = sup(L) $ exists in $S$, and $\alpha = inf(B)$. In particular, $inf(B)$ exists in $S$.
My question is what is the significance of assuming $S$ has the LUB property? Particularly, since the theorem assumes that $S$ has the LUB property does that imply that there exists another set $E$ (the same one from the definition) in addition to the sets $B$ and $L$-- is the set $L$ the same as the set $E$, or is the set $B$ the same as the set $E$? What confuses me is that the theorem references the set $S$ having the LUB property-- the property being that the set $E$ is bounded $\it{above}$ while in the theorem makes a reference to the set $B$ with almost identical properties to the set $E$ like except the last one, that is $B$ is bounded $\it{below}$. My best guess is that sets $E$ from the definition is the set $L$ in the theorem, can someone confirm or clarify this? Thanks in advance.

A: The point of the Theorem is to show that a set has the least upper bound property if and only if it has the greatest lower bound property (technically it only shows one direction; the reverse direction is almost identical).
The goal is, given an arbitrary set $B\subset S$ that has any lower bound, to show that $B$ has a greatest lower bound. To do this, consider the set
$$
E=\{s\in S: s\text{ is a lower bound for }B\}.
$$
What can we say about $E$? We know it is not empty, since by assumption $B$ was bounded below. Further, it is bounded above by any point of $B$. Thus we can apply the least upper bound property to the set $E$. What conclusion can we draw from there?

A: You are confusing yourself by considering E from the definition and how it relates in the theorem.
In the definition, E can be any subset of an ordered set which we call S. I want you to forget about E, and think, any arbitrary subset of S, but also those that meet the criteria laid down in the definition.
Now, In the theorem, B is a subset of S, and S is an ordered set. Claim: L consists of points in S also, L is a subset of S which is not empty. Explanation: B is not empty, by assumption, by ordering there is a smallest element, therefore B is bounded below. Now we see L is not empty. I think you can take it from here.

A: Key question

My question is what is the significance of assuming S has the LUB property?

$$ $$
The answer
What we are doing in this theorem is this. We have two sets L and B, with two points $$\sup{L} \quad \text{and} \quad \inf{B} \tag{A}$$
Least upper bound property of set S means that these two points exists in S as elements. In other words, imagine set S as a box with pencils. You pick up one pencil with your left hand out of this box and call it $\sup{L}$, then you pick another pencil with your right hand and call this pencil $\inf{B}$.
As box S is an ordered set you may now compare pencils, say, by one of their properties. Are they both have equal sharpness, or one pencil is definitely sharper than the other.
The whole point of this theorem is to show these two elements you pick have equal properties, given particular assumptions.
The rigid proof from my notes.

Sketch of the proof.
$L$ is non-empty.
   $L$ is bounded above.
   $\alpha = \sup{L}$ is a lower bound of $B$
   $\alpha \in L$,
so $\alpha = \inf{B}$.
Important note: $\inf{B} = \alpha = \sup{L}$, so both $B$ and $L$ may intersect in one point $\alpha$.

Proof

We construct $$   L = \{y \in S \mid \forall x \in B : y \leq x\}   $$
         Since $B$ is bounded $L$ is not empty. We see that every $x \in B$
  is an upper bound of $L$, so $L$ is bounded above. Point $\alpha$
  is a lower bound of B. We prove it by contradiction.  Suppose $\alpha$
  is not a lower bound of B, then there exists
  $$\overline{x} \in B \quad| \quad  \overline{x} < \alpha,$$
but then  $$ L = \{y \in S \quad | \quad \forall x \in B : y \leq \overline{x} < \alpha \} ,$$
  so $\alpha$ is not
  $\sup{L}$, a contradiction.       As $\alpha$ is a lower bound of $B$,
  $\alpha \in L$. As $\alpha$ is $\sup{L}$ then for all $y \in L$ $y \leq \alpha$, $\alpha$ is $\inf{B}$.

Again, as with pencils, while reading this stuff you have to keep in mind that these two points are "in the box", really exist in your set.


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The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Process is the default process by which non-Catholic individuals discern entering into relationship with Jesus Christ and are welcomed into the life of the Catholic Church. The Process provides a gradual apprenticeship in everything that it means to be a Catholic Christian, including the opportunity to study Catholic Christian beliefs, learn how to pray, grow in understanding of the Mass and the other Sacraments of the Church, build Christian community, and explore what it looks like to live an intentional Catholic life. RCIA begins in August and gathers each Sunday morning for our formation sessions, which include Sunday Mass at the Basilica as a part of our time together. It culminates in the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (including Baptism, Confirmation, & Holy Eucharist, as necessary) after a public Profession of Faith during the Easter season.
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package net.sourceforge.marathon.javafxrecorder.component;

import java.util.List;

import org.testng.AssertJUnit;
import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import javafx.application.Platform;
import javafx.geometry.Point2D;
import javafx.scene.control.ListView;
import javafx.scene.control.cell.ChoiceBoxListCell;
import javafx.scene.layout.Pane;
import net.sourceforge.marathon.javafx.tests.ChoiceBoxListViewSample;
import net.sourceforge.marathon.javafxrecorder.component.LoggingRecorder.Recording;

public class RFXListViewChoiceBoxListCell extends RFXComponentTest {

    @Test
    public void select() {
        @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
        ListView<String> listView = (ListView<String>) getPrimaryStage().getScene().getRoot().lookup(".list-view");
        LoggingRecorder lr = new LoggingRecorder();
        Platform.runLater(() -> {
            @SuppressWarnings("unchecked")
            ChoiceBoxListCell<String> cell = (ChoiceBoxListCell<String>) getCellAt(listView, 3);
            Point2D point = getPoint(listView, 3);
            RFXListView rfxListView = new RFXListView(listView, null, point, lr);
            rfxListView.focusGained(rfxListView);
            cell.startEdit();
            cell.updateItem("Option 3", false);
            cell.commitEdit("Option 3");
            rfxListView.focusLost(rfxListView);
        });
        List<Recording> recordings = lr.waitAndGetRecordings(1);
        Recording recording = recordings.get(0);
        AssertJUnit.assertEquals("recordSelect", recording.getCall());
        AssertJUnit.assertEquals("Option 3", recording.getParameters()[0]);
    }

    @Override
    protected Pane getMainPane() {
        return new ChoiceBoxListViewSample();
    }
}


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Tom Kapinos is an American television writer and screenwriter best known for his creation of the Showtime series Californication and the Fox series  Lucifer.

Early life
Kapinos attended Island Trees School District on Long Island, New York.

Career
Kapinos moved from New York to California in the mid-1990s, working in Los Angeles for Creative Artists Agency as a staff story analyst. In 1999, Fox 2000 purchased his first sold screenplay, The Virgin Mary, with actress Jennifer Aniston attached to play the title role. The film was never made, but after reading The Virgin Mary the producers of Dawson's Creek offered Kapinos a job.

After beginning his career in television in 1999 as a writer and eventually executive producer on Dawson's Creek, Kapinos moved on to his own series, Californication, a dramedy on which he was executive producer and chief writer.

Filmography

Television
The numbers in writing credits refer to the number of episodes.

References

External links

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American television writers
American male screenwriters
Living people
Showrunners
People from Levittown, New York
American male television writers
Screenwriters from New York (state)
Year of birth missing (living people)
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Sébastien Pocheron est un ecclésiastique, homme politique français né le  à Saint-Bérain-sur-Dheune en Saône-et-Loire et décédé le  à Sampigny-lès-Maranges. Prêtre en Bourgogne, il est élu député aux Etats-Généraux de 1789.

Biographie
Sébastien Pocheron est fils de François Pocheron, laboureur à Saint-Bérain-sur-Dheune, et de Françoise Verdelet.
Il est curé de Champvent, depuis 1782, quand il est élu le  député du clergé aux États-Généraux par le bailliage de Charolles. Le  il est parmi les 148 députés du clergé qui se joignent au tiers état. Il vote avec la majorité de la Constituante, se prononce pour la vérification en commun des pouvoirs, est adjoint au comité de règlement, et prête le serment ecclésiastique le . Il disparaît de la scène politique après la session. En 1795, résidant chez son frère à Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune, il rétracte son serment. Remplacé à la cure de Champvent devenue celle de La Guiche, il est nommé en 1803 curé de l'église vicariale du village vigneron de Sampigny-lès-Maranges (diocèse d'Autun). C'est dans cette fonction qu'il meurt en 1826.

Notes et références

Notes

Références

 « Pocheron Sébastien », Edna Hindie Lemay, Dictionnaire des Constituants 1789-1791, Oxford-Paris, 1991.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Convocation des états généraux de 1789 en Bourgogne
 Liste des députés de Saône-et-Loire
 Liste des députés aux États généraux de 1789

Lien externe
 Fiche Sycomore de Sébastien Pocheron

Naissance en janvier 1745
Naissance à Saint-Bérain-sur-Dheune
Décès en décembre 1826
Décès à Sampigny-lès-Maranges
Décès à 81 ans
Député français du clergé en 1789-1791
Député de Saône-et-Loire
Prêtre catholique français du XVIIIe siècle


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Santa Fe Springs Industrial Deal Inked as L.A. Market Flexes Muscles
All engines are firing in L.A. as yet another industrial deal goes through in Santa Fe Springs.
By Alex Girda, Associate Editor
Local entity DP Milroy recently completed the acquisition of an L.A.-area industrial property for a total of $12.5 million. The company, dba Dedeaux Properties, is the new owner of the Milroy Industrial Park in Santa Fe Springs after picking up the property from seller Adaya Asset Milroy. The seller was represented by CBRE representatives Tom Dorman and Steve Young, while the other end of the deal was arranged by Mark Hoekstra, Rocco Cortese and Glenn Gilmore of The Heritage Group.
Milroy Industrial Park
Located at 13721-13767 Milroy Place and 13720 Rosecrans Ave., the industrial campus' eight buildings offer a total of 121,328 square feet of space. The buildings range in size between about 10,000 square feet and 24,000 square feet of space. According to the statement announcing the acquisition, the new owner is creating a commercial association that will allow it to bring improvements and eventually unify the buildings through similar colorways, landscaping and design.
The asset's current tenant roster features names such as Seaweed Factory, Durachem Group, PRO-TECH Design & Manufacturing, and Resin Art Glasses & Signs. The property clearly caters to manufacturing companies.
Los Angeles County is currently operating at the top of its game in terms of its industrial market. Vacancy is now at just 2.5 percent, Colliers International data shows, 10 basis points lower than it was during the previous quarter. That stat is especially impressive given the fact that positive net absorption during Q3 stood at more than six million square feet. In spite of a large amount of new supply coming online in the county, L.A. is performing at a rate that continue to exceed expectations.
Image courtesy of Google Streetview
Rexford Industrial Buys Los Angeles Assets for $111M
Newmark Facilitates $16M Los Angeles Industrial Park Sale
Rexford Industrial Realty Expands With $155M Buy
Cohen Asset Management Pays $37M for Los Angeles Warehouse
Rexford Industrial Realty Buys Logistics Assets for $339M


Debate: Can literature and writing be classified as visual art?
Story Calendar Signups - last chance to join in!
To a really small challenge. Premise: 500-1000 words. Prose Deadline: Next Wednesday Theme: Anything What do you say love?
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L&W Book Club - Signups Open!
[Game] Make a word with Periodic Table !


Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre has announced that the business offices of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office shall remain closed through Thursday, August 30, 2012. A decision has not yet been made regarding operations on Friday, August 31, 2012 but the public will be advised just as soon as a decision has been made.
Information has also been received advising that all divisions of the Seventeen Judicial District Court will also be closed on Thursday, August 30, 2012, as well.
We also would once again like to remind residents that we are under a mandatory curfew and that deputies are actively patrolling the highways. Outside of an emergency, travel throughout Lafourche Parish is not allowed and violators will be stopped, challenged and cited for curfew violations. If you must travel due to an emergency, please contact our Emergency Operations Center at 985-532-4327 to advise us of your route and reason for travel.


We had a Genealogy for Beginners Workshop at the Barrington Library this month. Barrington Genealogy Club member Cyndi Twomby lead the workshop. There were about ten people in attendance who were new to genealogy and our club. We hope they continue to visit the library and try out the databases available, and attend the monthly Genealogy Club meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm.
Now that winter is on the way out I am ready to research!! How about you?


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using Newtonsoft.Json.Linq;
using System.Linq;

namespace EliteDangerousCore.JournalEvents
{
    //    When Written: when claiming payment for combat bounties and bonds
    //Parameters:
    //•	Type
    //•	Amount: (Net amount received, after any broker fee)
    //•	Faction: name of faction
    //•	BrokerPercenentage
    [JournalEntryType(JournalTypeEnum.RedeemVoucher)]
    public class JournalRedeemVoucher : JournalEntry, ILedgerJournalEntry
    {
        public JournalRedeemVoucher(JObject evt) : base(evt, JournalTypeEnum.RedeemVoucher)
        {
            Type = evt["Type"].Str().SplitCapsWordFull();
            Amount = evt["Amount"].Long();
            Faction = evt["Faction"].Str();
            BrokerPercentage = evt["BrokerPercentage"].Double();
        }
        public string Type { get; set; }
        public long Amount { get; set; }
        public string Faction { get; set; }
        public double BrokerPercentage { get; set; }

        public void Ledger(Ledger mcl, DB.SQLiteConnectionUser conn)
        {
            mcl.AddEvent(Id, EventTimeUTC, EventTypeID, Type + " Broker " + BrokerPercentage.ToString("0.0") + "%", Amount);
        }

        public override void FillInformation(out string summary, out string info, out string detailed)      //V
        {
            summary = EventTypeStr.SplitCapsWord();
            info = BaseUtils.FieldBuilder.Build("Type:" , Type , "Amount:; cr;N0", Amount, "Faction:" , Faction);
            if (BrokerPercentage > 0)
                info += ", Broker took " + BrokerPercentage.ToString("0") + "%";
            detailed = "";
        }
    }
}


This is pretty much how my brain works all the time.
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Nice break in form. Coloring the leading thought-bubbles worked well.