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Study: Safety inspections don't hurt profits
WASHINGTON – While businesses bemoan the cost of regulations, a new study suggests that government enforcement of workplace health and safety rules can save lives without sapping a company's bottom line.
The findings come from a decade-long look at hundreds of California work sites subject to random safety inspections. Researchers found that inspected companies reduced their injury claims by 9.4 percent compared to those not inspected, with no negative impact on profits or sales.
Better yet, the same companies saved an average of 26 percent on workers' compensation costs in the four years following an inspection when compared with similar firms that were not randomly inspected.
The study, published online Thursday in the journal Science, challenges business groups' complaints about "job-killing regulations."
Critics of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration have argued that the agency should spend fewer resources on inspections and focus instead on voluntary safety programs.
"These inspections ironically appear to be creating value for the firms that they are visiting in terms of reduced workers' comp costs and frequency of injuries," said Michael Toffel, a professor at Harvard Business School and co-author of the study.
The study focused on companies inspected by California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health from 1996-2006. It found that inspected firms saved an average of about $355,000 in injury claims and compensation for paid lost work over the following four years.
If OSHA inspections conducted in all 50 states have the same value as those studied in California, Toffel estimated that inspected businesses are reaping about $6 billion in added value. And that doesn't include other savings, such as loss of production when workers are sick or injured or the pain and suffering of employees involved in accidents.
"It really is the complete opposite of the regular rhetoric that we hear coming out of Washington, D.C., about regulations being harmful to the economy and bad for business," said Celeste Monforton, a professor at George Washington University's School of Public Health and Health Services who was not involved in the study.
Marc Freedman, executive director of labor law policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said the idea of having inspections is not a problem for most business owners.
"It's more a question of how those inspections are conducted and what the relationship between the inspector and employer is," Freedman said.
Under the Obama administration, OSHA approaches inspections "with much more of a gotcha mentality determined to find the maximum penalties possible," Freedman said.
Monforton said OSHA inspectors generally are career law enforcement officials bound by a duty to note workplace hazards and cite employers who are breaking the law no matter which political party holds the White House.
By statute, the maximum penalty OSHA can assess for a serious violation is $7,000. In reality, the agency assessments average about $1,000 per violation after officials take into consideration other factors such as a company's size and past safety record, Monforton said.
Toffel said his interviews show that injuries decrease after inspections because the inspectors talk with operators and make sure they understand what the problems are and then discuss ideas for fixing them.
"It focuses the minds of managers to create solutions like installing blade guards around a saw or railings on elevated walkways," Toffel said.
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English title: Abbreviations used of forest scientific publications.
The paper lists the abbreviations used of forest scientific publication around the world.
English title: Flora and vegetation of the Sinivuori Nature Park in Southern Finland.
The Sinivuori Nature Park, located in the northeast part of the county of Häme in Southern Finland represents the rare fertile forest lands in the country, and belong partly to the so-called centre of herb‐rich forests of Häme. Sinivuori is one of the smallest nature reserves in Finland (64 ha). The detailed vegetation analysis was performed in 1969, supplemented by earlier and later observations. The area was divided into 69 one-hectare squares for the study of the flora and vegetation.
The most common rock in the park is mica schist. The pH of the soil is relatively high, in average 6.6. Thermal-time sum is 1,100–1,200. The vegetation differs to a large extent from the surrounding areas. 169 vascular plants were found in the area, some of which very rare in the area. The paper lists the plants and their abundance in the area, and the vegetation is described by the forest types. Distribution maps are presented for the species.
English title: The mobility of logging tractors on snow.
The mobility of logging tractors was tested in the winter 1969 on difficult snow conditions to gather information for planning of logging operations and for logging machinery design. The tractors tested were Clark Ranger 666, Timberjack C, Valmet Terra, Ford Brunett 5000, Fiskars 510, BM-Volvo SM 660, BM Volvo SM 661, Ford Country 6, MF-Robur I and BM-Boxer T-350.
According to the results, there is a preference of tracked vehicles in difficult snow conditions compared to wheeled tractors. Ford Country with long and bearing full-tracks proved to have the best mobility. On downhill grades it was found significant differences between three-quarter-track-tractors and skidders, although the performance on level ground and uphill grades was relatively similar. The tracked vehicles can easier move on the packed snow layer and reach a higher speed.
The driving speed does not increase significantly until the density of snow has entirely changed through getting wet. Wet top layer of snow affects positively on driving, because it increases packing of the snow. Increasing density of the snow improves especially the mobility of broad-tired wheeled tractors. To be able to predict the driving speed of a tractor in winter working conditions one must know the depth of the snow layer and the density of the snow and the grade of the slope. In addition, the passages on the same route and the packing of the snow must be regarded.
English title: Throughfall in a managed Scots pine stand in Southern Finland.
The purpose of the study was to measure the throughfall in a managed Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) stand in Southern Finland (61°47', 24°18'). Totally 20 summer rain gauges (collecting area 100 cm2) were placed randomly in form of a lattice of 100 squares, each 2x2 m. Six rain throughs, 15 cm x 150 cm, were placed in the experimental stand. Auxiliary precipitation measurement was done in an opening, by using four summer rain gauges, two rain throughs and one recording rain gauge. The throughfall was followed in May–September 1967.
In comparison with summer rain gauges, the rain throughs gave too low values when the precipitation was below 3 mm/rain shower. Accordingly, only the results of rain gauges were used. The rate of throughfall was determined by the amount of precipitation and the rate of heaviness of the rain shower. When trying to describe the relative amount of throughfall by using various characteristics of the stand, the equitation proposed by Seppänen (1964) proved the best. When the rate of throughfall was depicted with the distance between the summer gauge and the nearest tree, there was negative correlation between these. The correlation was negative under heavy rains, but positive in small rains.
Various factors of uncertainty are discussed. During long periods the areas under Scots pine canopies reach more rain water than those between the canopies, which may be important when analysing the spatial distribution of ground vegetation.
English title: Effect of fertilization on the initial development of Scots pine and Norway spruce plantations established by sowing on peat.
Experiments were carried out to find out the effect of fertilizer application on germination, seedling emmergnece and initial development in conifer plantations established on peat by sowing, with a special reference to Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). The experiments were carried out in 1968–70 in laboratory, in greenhouse and in the field.
In the greenhouse experiments with Y fertilizer for peat soils (14% N, 18% P2O5, 10% K2O) it was shown that germination and seedling emergence decreased markedly with increased fertilizer application. Mortality among seedlings that had emerged was the higher the larger quantities of fertilizer had been applied. The effect of fertilization was the greater, the drier the substrate. Fine ground rock phosphate (33% P2O5) promoted seedling emergence on a dry substrate but not on a wet one.
The field experiments carried out in Central Finland included dry and wet sites. Y fertilizer, Oulu Saltpeter (25% N), fine-ground rock phosphate and potassium salt (50% K2O) were used. According to the results, easily soluble fertilizers decreased seedling emergence. On wet sites the effect of Y fertilizer was weaker than on drier sites. Fine-ground rock phosphate slightly increased the number of seedlings emerging. Height growth was increased during the first three growing seasons only by those fertilizers containing phosphorus.
English title: Winter frost damages to the leaders of Norway spruce saplings in Eastern South-Finland.
In the eastern parts of South-Finland the growing season of 1967 was highly favourable, which resulted in good height growth during the following year. During the summer 1968, temperature conditions were unfavourable, while the middle of summer was cold and the later part of the growing season unusually hot. The following winter had exceptionally cold spells from January to March, which caused Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) abundant winter frost damages such as dead shoots and buds, and destroyed needles.
These damages occurred particularly in stands with height of 0.5–3 m, and the occurrence of damages seemed to concentrate to the parts of saplings that had been immediately above the snow cover. Detailed observations on spruce plantations growing under a dense nurse stand of alder (Alnus sp.) indicated that explicitly the top shoots suffered from damages and not so much the laterals. When the needles of the leader suffered from minor damages, the shoot continued to grow normally. Still, sometimes a branch took over and became a new leader. If only the leader bud was killed, further stem development became dependent on one of the topmost lateral buds. When the upper part of the leaded died, one of the lateral shoots at its base usually became the new leader.
English title: The changes of the size and shape of ditches made by plows and tractor diggers.
The changed in size and shape of ditches made by draining plows and tractor diggers were followed over a one-year period after the draining in four different peatland types. The material consists of 51 ditches made with each method in dwarf-shrub pine bog, herb-rich spruce swamp, in herb-rich sedge bog and sedge pine bog. The measurements were made immediately after the digging, and one month and a year later.
Ditches made by plowing and surrounded by peat became shallower quickly during the first 2–3 days after plowing due to the pressure of the surrounding peat. Ditches made with tractor diggers did not become shallower as fast, and their bottom did not widen to the same extent than plown ditched. During the first year, machine-made ditches change in a same way as handmade ditches, especially when compared to ditches made by tractor digger.
Immediately after digging the ditches made by tractor digger were 10 cm deeper and 0.13 m3 larger than plown ditches. One year later the values were 7,5 cm and 0.09 m3, respectively. Plown ditches made in the peat were 14.4 cm deeper than ditches that penetrated into the subsoil, for tractor digger the value was 13.2 cm. Ditches made with a tractor digger were deeper than plown ditches both in soils with deep and shallow peat layer.
The changes were largest and fastest in the wettest peatland type herb-rich sedge bog. In herb-rich spruce swamps, which have a shallow peat layer, the shallower plown ditches kept their form better than ditches dug by tractor digger.
English title: The quantity of fertilizer and application methods used in afforestation of open bogs.
The paper describes the results obtained from an experiment of fertilization of drained treeless peatlands in connection of planting in three sites in Central Finland. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) seedlings 2+0 was used. The fertilizer (Y-fertilizer for peat soils, 14% N, 18% P2O5, 10% K2O) was applied in rates of 0, 20, 40 and 80 g/transplant. The fertilizer was strewn either around the plant within a circular patch of 20 cm in diameter, in a ring with a radius of 10 cm and in a ring with a radius of 20 cm. The seedlings were measured two and five years after planting.
The greater the quantity of fertilizer applied and the closer it was applied to the plant the higher was the mortality of transplants. Fertilization increased the mortality during the first two growing seasons after application. Later, however, the mortality decreased to a similar level irrespective the way the fertilizer was applied. In the beginning of the second growing season the fertilized plants showed considerably better height growth than the control plants. The smallest quantity of fertilizer applied produced almost full increase in growth. The pattern of application of the fertilizer had little effect on the growth.
It was concluded that a use of small amounts of fertilizer can be recommended in connection with planting and that it should not be applied very near the seedlings.
English title: Forestry papers issued in Finland in 1970.
The paper lists the forest publications of forest scientific research published in Finland in 1970 in five scientific series: Acta Forestalia Fennica, Silva Fennica, Communicationes Instituti Forestalis Fenniae, Folia Forestales, and Metsäteho Reports.
English title: Anaerobic conditions in various virgin peat soils and the significance of the aerobic limit as an indicator of site quality.
The aim of the present study was to increase the knowledge of the anaerobic conditions prevailing in virgin peat soils of different kinds, and on the fluctuation of the aerobic limit. Silver rod method was used to indicate anaerobic conditions and to locate the aerobic limit. The material included 18 peatland sample plots on treeless bogs, in pine bogs and in spruce swamps in Southern Finland. Observations of the discoloration of the silver rods and measurements of ground water level were made from 8 June to 13 August 1968.
The results show that the location of the aerobic limit is dependent of the depth of the ground water table, and usually lies 5–15 cm above the ground water table. Down to 10–20 cm below the aerobic limit, where it reaches maximum, the rate of decomposition of sulfurous organic matter is positively correlated with the distance from the aerobic limit. Deeper it gradually decreases, and in the depth of 25–35 cm no hydrogen sulphide seems to be released.
In the forested peatland types the volume of the growing stock and the increment were dependent on the depth of the aerobic limit only when nutrient content and pH of the peat was more or less constant. Where the aerobic limit was close to the ground surface but the nutrient contents were relatively high, the volume of the growing stock may be comparatively high. Birch (Betula sp.), better than the conifers, is able to stand conditions poor in oxygen. The growing stock was poor in sites where the aerobic limit was near the ground surface, but the nitrogen and phosphorus contents were high, or vice versa. Consequently, aerobic limit is of great importance as an indicator of site quality.
English title: Influence of damage caused to needles of Norway spruce by spruce spider mite, Oligonychus ununguis, on seedling growth.
The study was carried out in order to establish the possible influence of damage caused to the needles of Picea abies (L.) H. Karst. by the spruce spider mite, Oligonychus ununguis (Jacobi), and the growth of the damaged seedlings. The study was carried out in 1968–1970 by comparing growth of seedlings infected with spruce spider mite with that of seedlings where mites had been killed with acaricide (Eradex®). In the seedlings that had not been treated with acaricide, the number of wintering eggs were 60, 20 and 5 per shoot in the various years of the study. When the experiment was laid out, before planting and acaricide treatment, the seedlings were four years old, all seadlings were heavily infected, the number of wintering eggs being 100 per shoot. The growth of infected seedlings was 3, 20 and 15% smaller than that obtained for the seedlings which had been treated with acaricide.
English title: Weight loss, water content and mortality of cold stored Scots pine seedlings.
The aim of this study was to investigate how the weight loss and water content of cold stored plants depend on the storage conditions, and if there is a clear connection between these factors and the field survival of the planting stock. The experiments were carried out in a climate chamber at about +2°C and at three moisture levels (about 70, 85, and 95%) from November 1968 to May 1969. Three-year-old seedlings of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) average length 127 mm, diameter 3.5 mm and the top/root-ratio of fresh weight 1.93, were stored in open and sealed plastic bags. In addition, a transpiration retardant (Silvaplast) was used. The plastic bags (10 plants each) were weighted every 4. week. The remaining 270 seedlings were planted out and inspected after one growing season.
Although the experiment was made in a small scale, the results showed clearly that plant mortality, varying between 3 and 97%, was due to the storage conditions. The weight loss ranged between 2 and 50%, and the correlation between the weight loss and the mortality in the field was high. The water content of the seedlings was about 61%. The correlation between water content and survival was very high. Thus, the determination of weight loss or water content could be a useful method in observing the changes of water balance of the seedling stock during winter-storage. Further investigations are needed to show the tolerable rate of drying out for different sorts of plants. The Silvaplast-treatment had no visible effect either on the drying out or on the field survival.
English title: Potential of willows in forest tree breeding.
A review is made into the experiences and possibilities of willow breeding, with a particular consideration of their application under Finnish conditions.
In comparison with other tree genera, Salix has many advantages in breeding. The great number of species, large genetic variation between and within species and frequent crossability offer good possibilities for improvement by hybridization. The dioecious flowering, plentiful seed production and short generation cycle are valuable properties for breeding by controlled pollination. Individuals with desirable characteristics can be easily propagated vegetatively from cuttings. The propertied stated above are also characteristic of poplars, the breeding of which has resulted in great success. Corresponding results can be therefore expected from willow breeding, which has recently been initiated in several countries.
Today willows have no practical significance for forestry in Finland. There are, however, some suitable Salix species, both indigenous and exotic, for starting material for breeding, and plenty of favourable sites for willows. Therefore, the beginning of breeding research with willows should be well justified also in Finland.
English title: The influence of covering and tramping the seeds into the soil on the success of spot sowing of Scots pine.
This paper reports spot sowing experiments of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.). The seeds were either covered with coarse sand, tramped in the substrate or sowed without any covering, 30 seeds in each treatment in 70 replications. The site was of Vaccinium type with sandy soil. The germination percentage was 81 and 91 on the respective years. The development of seedlings was observed for 3–4 years.
The results indicate that both tramping and covering the seeds to some extent increased the number of seedlings and improved the early development. The highest numbers of seedlings were recorded in the first growing season, after which there was 23 seedlings/100 seeds in the uncovered spots, 27 seedlings in the covered spots and 31 seedlings in the tramped spots in the experiment sowed in 1965.
Mortality of the seedlings was highest between the first and second growing season, and empty spots increased with the time. There was no difference in mortality between the sowing methods, but the number of seedlings after first growing season affected the result. Under favourable conditions four seedlings per spot seemed enough to secure the survival of minimum one seedling per spot during the three first growing seasons. In poor conditions seven seedlings was needed.


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Today we hear Christ proclaim "good news to the poor," and celebrate the new law that he gave us. It unites us with him, and inspires us to work for God's kingdom of love, peace and justice.
Ezra reminds the people of Moses' Law. He tells them to go and eat and drink, taking care that they share what they have with those who have nothing.
We are all different, but we are also one in Christ's body.
We hear Jesus' manifesto for his mission. In the great Jubilee text, Jesus situates his ministry in the ongoing promise and commitment of God to those who are vulnerable.
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY The next Hospitality Sunday will take place this Sunday, 27 January 2019, after the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses. Please join us for fellowship and refreshments.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTION On Friday, 1 February 2019, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will commence after the 9:00 a.m. Mass and continue until 5:00 p.m. You are encouraged to spend an hour with the Lord.
CATHOLIC MISSIONS IN CANADA COLLECTION A special Diocesan collection for Catholic Missions in Canada will be taken up on the weekend of 2-3 February 2019. This collection will be forwarded to the Archdiocese no later than 4 March 2019; please ensure that you have made your donation by this date.
SEPARATED AND/OR DIVORCED Are you, or someone you know, experiencing the trauma of a Separation and/or Divorce? Where do you turn for help? Come to the New Life Group Meeting: a Catholic Ministry for the Separated and Divorced on alternate Tuesday evenings. The next one will take place on Tuesday, 5 February 2019, from 7:30-9:00 p.m., at Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre, 390 Palace Road, Kingston. For information, call 613-548-4461. All faith denominations are welcome.


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Historic Maryland Newspapers Librarian
University of Maryland, College Park — College Park
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve 37,000 students and faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan.
With collections including 3.7 million volumes and more 350 databases, the University of Maryland Libraries allocate 75 percent of its materials budget to electronic resources. Maryland ranks 50th among the 115 member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries and has an operating budget of $23.7 million. The University of Maryland Libraries benefit from being situated geographically within minutes of the nation's capital and its departments, agencies, and research centers.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position: The University of Maryland Libraries seeks a self-directed, production-oriented individual for the position of Project Manager with the Historic Maryland Newspapers initiative, a two-year project (with the possibility for renewal) funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and supported by the Library of Congress (LC) under the auspices of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). Historic Maryland Newspapers will select, digitize, and contribute to the Library of Congress' Chronicling of America collection approximately 100,000 pages from historically- and culturally-significant newspapers from across the state of Maryland.
This position is funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to begin digitization of Maryland's microfilmed newspapers. Historic Maryland Newspapers, a part of the National Digital Newspaper Program developed by NEH and the Library of Congress, will digitize 100,000 Maryland newspaper pages between the years of 1836 and 1922 during the two-year grant period. Newspapers digitized as part of the grant award will be included in the Library of Congress' Chronicling America database at http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
The Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Historic Maryland Newspapers project and ensure that the project's objectives, milestones, and requirements are met. This position will report to the Manager, Digital Stewardship, and will be based at the University Libraries at the University of Maryland in College Park. Specific duties may include (but are not limited to):
Works with vendors to ensure quality deliverables and negotiate budgetary issues
In coordination with the Project Director, assists in managing the project budget
Reviews responses to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the microfilm duplication, digitization, and optical character recognition
Oversees quality control (using both qualitative and quantitative measures) of digital assets produced by the project. Also, track and deliver all data to the Library of Congress
Develops and maintains tracking system for microfilm and digital deliverables
Supervises student employees performing microfilm shipping, quality control and other duties
Gathers project statistics and serve as a point of contact for the Advisory Board and interested members of the public
Supports collaboration of the project Advisory Board including by making logistical arrangements for an in-person meeting and managing online collaboration tools
Receives and edits title essays (500 words for each title digitized)
Manages the development of the project website
Creates documentation, and maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed
Delivers progress reports on specified semi-annual schedule to the Library of Congress and the NEH
Performs site visits to inspect master microfilm suitability
Attends annual NDNP meetings in Washington, D. C.
Performs other duties, as assigned
Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail;
Strong organizational and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and document decisions and procedures; Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks and software applications quickly;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with vendors and geographically dispersed colleagues;
Familiarity with digital conversion, and/or digital curation initiatives.
Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or foreign equivalent
Required: Experience and a solid understanding of digitization and/or microfilm conversion projects, including microfilm inspection and suitability for digitization; experience with XML and standards-based metadata schemas (non-MARC and MARC) and principles governing standards in digital libraries; knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles; quality control experience; ability to learn new tasks and software applications quickly; excellent organizational skills.
Preferred: Experience with preservation microfilming and knowledge of best practices; training or experience with newspaper digitization initiatives; knowledge of the German language; demonstrated project management experience; supervisory experience.
http://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58038
Quality control Project management Newspaper National Digital Newspaper Program Microfilm German Language
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Springtime is the time to move, and there's no better way than with JPNY messenger bags.
These all-purpose, urban bags are less sticky and sweaty than backpacks as it's getting hotter. They're better for sports and activities on the go, or even just for a day on the town.
JPNY messenger bags are tried and true. In fact, you can see them in action here with some of the top Korean celebrities! In the top image of this article, rising star Jin-goo Yeo takes a 6011 bag for a spin.
This is one of JPNY's best biking bags, as the main body is shallow enough to tuck into the back. Though, we think Mr. Yeo is just going for style here, and not a speed ride!
I.N. from all new kpop boys band "Stray Kids" shows off a new JPNY bag – the 2040 DJ Bag!
Speaking of style, we found another of JPNY messenger bags with hot new band Stray Kids. One of the band members, I.N. has been toting around a burgundy 2040.
This model is actually a DJ Bag, which JPNY designed specifically for DJs to carry their gear in style.
However, it's just as functional as a regular messenger bag, and perhaps even more stylish. No doubt that's why I.N. chose it!
The DJ bag is particularly good for busy days out and about. That's because it has a middle zip that can adjust the width of the main compartment. You can see it in the above picture. Unzip it, and you can almost double the amount of interior space!
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Q: How to check if a user exists using Javascript How to check if a user exists using Javascript (Ajax?) and if the given user is in the database after reading a bar code / qr code.
The backend of the project is written in Django and the frontend is pure JavaScript and jQuery.
Django:
The project divides the users into three type: 'client', 'company', 'user'.
'User' is assigned to 'company', and 'client' can check if the 'user' is active (is_active = True)
The 'user', when registering, gets a twelve-digit number assigned along with a bar code.
models.py
class User(AbstractBaseUser, PermissionsMixin):
    username = models.CharField(max_length=100, unique=True)
    first_name = models.CharField(max_length=150, blank=True)
    last_name = models.CharField(max_length=150, blank=True)
    email = models.EmailField(max_length=255, unique=True)
    is_active = models.BooleanField(default=True)
    is_admin = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    is_staff = models.BooleanField(default=False)
    date_joined = models.DateTimeField(('date joined'), auto_now_add=True)
    account_type = models.CharField(max_length=50, choices=ROLES, blank=True)
    barcode = models.CharField(max_length=12, null=True, blank=True, unique=True)
    employer = models.ForeignKey(Employer, on_delete=models.CASCADE, null=True, blank=True)

    USERNAME_FIELD = 'email'
    REQUIRED_FIELDS = ['username', ]

    objects = UserManager()

    def get_short_name(self):
        return self.username

    def __unicode__(self):
        return self.email

Javascript:
On the 'dashboard' page, I have a bar code scanner implemented (https://serratus.github.io/quaggaJS/), and only the client has access to it.
After reading the code, a photo with the code appears on the page, and a new id appears, which stores the number read from the bar code:
e.g. code = 132132123123
My question is how to compare the code (which appears later than loading the page and the whole DOM in JS) with bar code from models.py and send an alert ("user is active")?

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and its Surroundings
(photo with permission of C. Eves-Thomas)
Maine is the first state to see the sunrise in the East. Our area is celebrated for its rugged beauty and exceptional landscapes. The Blue Hill Peninsula is considered by many to be an extraordinary place in a special (some would say, spiritual) setting.
Attracted to the natural surroundings of woods and ocean and a simpler way of life that values both community and independence, the people in this area reflect a wide variety of interests, talents, and experiences.
The Town of Blue Hill, for instance, is the location of Kneisel Hall, a summer chamber music festival and school started in 1902 (kneisel.org).
Bagaduce Music which promotes music education and loans sheet music to anyone world wide (bagaducemusic.org), and Blue Hill Bach which presents performances and educational programs "demonstrating the place of Baroque music in music history" (bluehillbach.org).
Blue Hill is also the home of an exceptional public library (bhpl.net) that has to be visited to be appreciated.
There is also a wonderful hospital (northernlightshealth.org), a terrific independent bookstore (bluehillbooks.com), and George Stevens Academy, one of the few secondary private/public academies in New England (georgestevensacademy.org).This is all in addition to many hiking trails and lots of sailing opportunities.
WoodenBoat magazine and school (woodenboat.com) is located in Brooklin and offers courses in boat building, seascape photography, and boat modeling, among others.
Brooklin was also the home of E.B.White. (Blue Hill Fairgrounds was the setting for Charlotte's Web) and has attracted numerous other authors including Roger Angell and Peter Behrens.
Deer Isle has a wide variety of art galleries and is also the site of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts (haystack-mtn.org) The school offers both summer courses and workshops in the spring and fall.
Settled in 1762, Stonington has a rich history in shipbuilding and granite quarrying, and today it is the top lobster port in Maine. It is the access point to Isle au Haut, a part of Acadia National Park. Stonington also has the highly regarded Opera House (operahousearts.org) with summer performances that range from Shakespeare to poetry.
There are numerous organic farms in the area. The Good Life Center in Brooksville (http://goodlife.org) was originally home of Scott and Helen Nearing who embodied the "back to the land" movement.
The closest traffic light is in Ellsworth which also has an L.L. Bean Discount Store and is the gateway to Mt. Desert and Acadia National Park. Bangor is about an hour to the north and has a major airport. Farther east is Campobello Island.
Because of all that our area offers, the population swells in the summer. This is reflected in the increased attendance at St. Francis from June to September. We value the dedication and loyalty that our summer parishioners bring to the church.
St Francis by the Sea Episcopal ChurchBlue Hill, Maine 04614(207) 374-5200 stfrancisbluehillme@gmail.com


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Q: PowerBook G4 vs reallity I have Powerbook G4 17" (OSX 10.5.8.)
It's too slow for almost everything, ima using Adobe cs3 package (it's workable for basic stuff), web browsers doesent suport that version (not even Chrome), movies are imposible to watch, cause there are no players.
Almost everything I do is either too slow or imposible, you know what I mean.
How can I improve it, or what is the best thing i can do with it, cause I don't have money for anything else.
Thanks

A: Generally speaking you can speed up an older computer in two different ways:

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*Faster HD (7200RPM for example) or an SSD

*More RAM

Installing a different OS on it might result in a faster computer, but then you give up the reliability and ease of use and administration that come with Mac OS. Besides there is no Adobe software for Linux, only open source alternatives which have their own issues and force you to learn a new, complicated, program from scratch. But then that would be your call.
Me, I'd go with a new SSD and bringing your RAM up to 8GB (or more if possible)

A: Operating System
No matter what you do, if you stay with OS X, you're not getting past 10.5 (some macs "stuck" on 10.4 be used on 10.5 using Leopard Assist). While that might be fine for you, you may also find that too old and unsupported for your tastes. You're likely to find yourself wanting to switch to Linux. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and others have precompiled/optimized PowerPC versions. It's a bit of an arduous process, but it's certainly not impossible. The exact way you go about it will vary, but there are a variety of ways usually involving custom boot loaders and/or OpenFirmware.
Applications and Software
Once you get an operating system, you'll probably need some applications. If you do remain on OS X, there's a surprising amount of software available. Linux is a different matter, but you'll probably do a lot of your own compiling.


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New York's Adult Survivors Act is now law! The Adult Survivors Act was signed into law on May 24, 2022. Beginning six months after creating the law, on or about November 24, 2022, adult survivors of sexual assault will be able to sue their abusers for a one-year period ending on or about November 23, 2023.
New York's Adult Survivors Act extends the short statute of limitations for survivors of adult sexual abuse who want to sue their sexual abusers after the statute of limitations expired. The Adult Survivors Act allows victims of adult sexual abuse one year to file a lawsuit. The one-year revival is similar to the Child Victims Act (which was extended for a second year due to COVID-19). Lawsuits filed under the Adult Survivors Act can be pursued against the person who committed the sexual assault as well as the person's employer, when those facts apply.
Prior to Adult Survivors Act, victims who were at least 18 years old at the time of a sexual assault usually had only one year to file a lawsuit. If a person who was less than 18 years old was the victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault, then the Child Victims Act applies.
The Adult Survivors Act recognizes that New York's current statutes of limitations for adult victims of sexual assault did not allow enough time for victims to pursue justice. The types of sexual assault that fall under New York's Adult Survivors Act include approximately 20 crimes that are listed in New York's Penal Law under sex crimes in addition to crimes of incest.
NY Adult Survivors Act Eligible Crimes
New York Sex Abuse Charges
New York Rape Charges
New York Criminal Sexual Act Charges
The full list of crimes that apply to the Adult Survivors Act are:
Sexual Misconduct, Penal Law Section 130.20
Rape in the Third Degree, Penal Law Section 130.25
Rape in the Second Degree, Penal Law Section 130.30
Rape in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 130.35
Criminal Sexual Act in the Third Degree, Penal Law Section 130.40
Criminal Sexual Act in the Second Degree, Penal Law Section 130.45
Criminal Sexual Act in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 130.50
Forcible Touching, Penal Law Section 130.52
Persistent Sexual Abuse, Penal Law Section 130.52
Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Penal Law Section 130.55
Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Penal Law Section 130.60
Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 130.65
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Fourth Degree, Penal Law Section 130.65-a
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Penal Law Section 130.66
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Penal Law Section 130.67
Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 130.70
Female Genital Mutilation, Penal Law Section 130.85
Facilitating a Sex Offense With a Controlled Substance, Penal Law Section 130.90
Incest in the Second Degree, Penal Law Section 255.26
Incest in the First Degree, Penal Law Section 255.27
Adult Survivors Act Lawsuits in New York
Lawsuits filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act involved allegations of a crime that is defined as a sexual offense against a person who was 18 years old or older. The Adult Survivors act creates a new section under the Civil Practice Law & Rules, CPLR 214-j:
Certain sexual offense actions. Notwithstanding any provision of law which imposes a period of limitation to the contrary and the provisions of any other law pertaining to the filing of a notice of claim or a notice of intention to file a claim as a condition precedent to commencement of an action or special proceeding, every civil claim or cause of action brought against any party alleging intentional or negligent acts or omissions by a person for physical, psychological, or other injury or condition suffered as a result of conduct which would constitute a sexual offense as defined in article 130 of the Penal Law committed against such person who was 18 years of age or older, or incest as defined in section 255.26 or 255.27 of the penal law committed against such person who was 18 years of age or older, which is barred as of the effective date of this section because the applicable period of limitation has expired, and/or the plaintiff previously failed to file a notice of claim or a notice of intention to file a claim, is hereby revived, and action thereon may be commenced not earlier than 6 months after, and not later than 1 year and 6 months after the effective date of this section. In any such claim or action, dismissal of a previous action, ordered before the effective date of this section, on grounds that such previous action was time barred, and/or for failure of a party to file a notice of claim or a notice of intention to file a claim, shall not be grounds for dismissal of a revival action pursuant to this section.
Allegations in New York Adult Survivors Act Lawsuits
Two types of legal allegations apply to lawsuits filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act: (1) intentional and (2) negligent. Typically, the intentional allegation in an Adult Survivors Act lawsuit will be the sexual assault crime that was committed against the survivor. While the lawsuit is civil rather than a criminal action, the pleading will state that the crime that was committed as the basis of the lawsuit, whether Rape, Sexual Abuse or Criminal Sexual Act, to name only a few. An allegation of negligence is typically pleaded against the employer of the person who is sued. Unlike intentional acts, negligence is a failure to behave with the level of care that an ordinarily careful person would have exercised under the same circumstances. Acts of negligence may include an act or failure to act, called an omission. To demonstrate negligence in most cases, a Plaintiff is required to demonstrate that an employer knew or should have known that the person sued had a propensity to commit sexual assault to the extent that the sexual assault was anticipated or foreseeable.
Damages in Adult Survivors Act Lawsuits
Survivors of sexual assault are often diagnosed with serious and chronic injuries. The injuries most commonly involve diagnoses of depression, anxiety and/or post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. Victims of sexual assault often require long-lasting therapy. The effects of sexual assault often impact a person's ability to pursue a professional career, which impacts a person's potential income. These damages are known as compensatory and are made to repay a person for past or future money spent as well as losses due to the sexual assault.
New York's Adult Survivor's Act enables a person to seek damages for his or her injuries. In addition, a person who is a victim of sexual assault may be able to recover punitive damages to punish the heinous acts of those who commit sexual assault.
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Hiring a New York Adult Survivors Act Lawyer
Hiring the right New York Adult Survivors Act lawyer is crucial in achieving the best possible outcome when a person has a claim for adult sexual abuse anywhere in New York State.
The best New York Adult Survivors Act and sexual abuse lawyer is experienced, aggressive and knowledgeable. As a former prosecutor in Manhattan, I have the experience and knowledge from prosecuting cases of sexual abuse in New York.
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If you or a loved one has an Adult Survivors Act claim or case in New York, we're here to help. Contacting an Adult Survivors Act lawyer early in your case is important to preserve the claim of sex abuse. A knowledgeable and aggressive Adult Survivors Act and sexual abuse lawyer should take immediate steps to ensure the success of a lawsuit on behalf of a victim or survivor of adult sexual abuse.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Temple Bar, farm and more on day two of Ireland royal tour - best photos
The Cambridges visited a number of charities
Last modified on Mar 04, 2020 21:09 GMT Danielle Stacey The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Dublin, County Meath and County Kildare on their second day of their royal tour of Ireland
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge had a packed day of engagements on the second day of their royal tour of Ireland. Prince William and Kate's first stop of the day was to Jigsaw in Temple Bar, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health in Ireland, where they met young people supported by the charity. The couple then travelled to Savannah House in County Kildare, a residential facility run by social justice charity Extern.
The Duke and Duchess also visited Research Farm in County Meath, to hear more about their work to promote sustainable farming across the country and Howth Cliff, to learn about the impact of climate change.
On Wednesday evening, William and Kate attended a reception in central Dublin, hosted by Tanaiste, Simon Coveney. Take a look at all of the best photos from day two of the royal tour of Ireland.
READ: Prince William and Kate kick off whirlwind tour of Ireland - best photos from day one
Kate wore her cream Reiss 'Olivia' coat from her pre-Duchess days, with black jeans and her Equipment black polka dot blouse underneath. She also debuted a new pair of Russell & Bromley ankle boots.
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The Duke and Duchess sat down and met people supported by the charity Jigsaw in Temple Bar, to hear about their experiences. The organisation provides vital support to young people (aged 12 to 25) across a range of one-to-one, community, school and online services. They also joined a conversation with community campaigners, teachers, parents and coaches about the impact of Jigsaw's work within their respective communities.
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William and Kate chatted to three service users who had been helped by the charity. Lauren Russell, 21, said: "I spoke to them about how I was able to build a tool box of how to deal with issues I was facing. They were very interested in that. It effectively gives you a way to manage life's stresses and be able to cope with your problems. I struggled with keeping a secret about my mental health problems and thinking people would treat me differently. Both of them stressed that breaking the stigma surrounding mental health was so so important."
Ella Barton, 19, said: "They were amazing. So down to earth and really connected with what we were saying and the issues young people face. What was amazing about the visit is that they were on the same page of many of the issues I have struggled with. I explained that the school system had failed me and they agreed that more needed to be done in schools to help young people before they reach the stage when they need to seek help, particularly bullying and other school stresses. They agreed that school principals need to step up and do more. And to have people with such power saying that I think will make such a difference."
Ricky Jinks, 24, said: "They were very interested in the time-line of mental health and if something could be done to prevent me having to seek help with Jigsaw."
After visiting Jigsaw, the Duke and Duchess took a walk down 'Love Lane' in Temple Bar. The lane, formerly known as Crampton Court, has been decorated with tiles bearing romantic quotes from films, literature and local sayings and is part of Dublin City Council's "Love the Lanes" scheme.
Local artists have transformed the alleyway, now called 'Love Lane' in Temple Bar. It has become a favourite attraction in the city.
The Duke and Duchess helped prepare the dish of the day at Savannah House in County Kildare - after popping to a shop to teach the children about budgeting. William and Kate joined 13-year-olds Simon and Molly to visit a village shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup.
Their trip to the Londis store in Prosperous, County Kildare, was supposed to be a secret but by the time they got there around 200 villagers had gathered outside to see them. William stopped to take a selfie with Jennifer Malone, who gave him a bunch of daffodils for his wife.
Before they set off, the Cambridges inspected the fridge with the youngsters and checked the ingredients needed for the soup - all designed to teach the children life skills. William said: "There's only one leek. Do we have to stick to the menu?" He then told the others in the kitchen: "We're going to shop for you. We'll be back in a minute. We'll bring back all the wrong ingredients." The couple, who had 20 euro (GBP17) to spend, returned 15 minutes later with a bag of provisions including brown bread, butter and leeks. Savannah House is run by social justic charity Extern, which supporys vulnerable young people and families.
Kate also showed off her sporty side, playing table tennis during her visit to Savannah House, a residential facility run by charity Extern.
The royal couple then visited County Meath, where they toured Teagasc Research Farm to learn about its work promoting sustainable farming across Ireland.
READ: 7 things you didn't know about Prince William and Kate Middleton's home Kensington Palace
At the end of their afternoon, William and Kate visited Howth Cliff, a spectacular cliff walk north of Dublin, with views out over the Irish Sea. They met representatives from the Marine Institute, a state agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland. The couple learned more about the impact of climate change and conservation efforts around the country's coastline.
Outfit change! The Duchess swapped her polka dot blouse and Reiss coat for a belted green wax jacket from Dubarry and a plaid Barbour blouse, with her trusty Penelope Chilvers boots.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception hosted by Tanaiste, Simon Coveney, in central Dublin on Wednesday evening, and Kate looked flawless in a purple Oscar de la Renta gown.
A first edition copy of James Joyce's novel Ulysses is shown to Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Kate and William could be seen chatting away at the reception.
In a speech on the evening, the Duke of Cambridge urged the UK and Ireland to "work together" to ensure the relationship remains strong post Brexit.
The Prince raised a glass following his speech.
Kate and William were seen leaving the reception at around 21:00 on Wednesday evening.
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Punjab govt imposes stricter curbs as Covid cases rise
CM orders that all people flying into Punjab should have a negative RT-PCR from within 72 hrs
Statesman News Service | Chandigarh | April 20, 2021 11:33 am
Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. (Photo: Twitter/@capt_amarinder)
As Covid cases continue to rise rapidly in Punjab and other states across the country, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered the imposition of stricter restrictions in the state beginning tomorrow, including extension of night curfew timings (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.), closure of all bars, cinema halls, gyms, spas, coaching centres, sports complexes, with restaurants and hotels to be open only for takeaway and home delivery from Monday to Saturday.
The rates for RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) by private labs have been reduced to Rs 450 and Rs 300 respectively (with additional charges for home collection of the samples), in a bid to promote increased testing.
The gatherings of more than 20 persons, including for weddings and cremations, have also been banned across the state. The new restrictions, which also include closure of all malls, shops and markets on Sunday, coupled with the ones imposed earlier, will remain in effect till 30 April, announced the CM.
Chairing a high-level, virtual meeting to review the Covid situation in the state, the CM also ordered that all people flying into Punjab should have a negative RT-PCR not more than 72 hours old, else they would have to undergo RAT testing at the airport. He also ordered that people who have attended large gatherings anywhere to be mandatorily home quarantined for five days and tested as per protocol.
Capt Amarinder directed the transport department that the number of people in buses, taxis and autos be restricted to 50 per cent of the capacity. In a bid to check inbound travellers, the CM also directed that the RAT testing booths should be set up at bus stands and railway stations and all passengers be checked. All eligible persons should also be vaccinated against Covid.
He further said that military hospitals in the cantonments in Punjab had assured the state government of all possible help to tackle the coronavirus surge, while private hospitals had already been directed to reserve 75 per cent beds for Covid patients.
Capt Amarinder said that no elective surgeries should be conducted in any government or private hospitals till 15 May and all OPD patients must be tested, besides encouraging them to get vaccinated.
The chief secretary, Vini Mahajan, said police personnel were being placed at the disposal of the health department, along with education department personnel including teachers, for more aggressive tracing of contacts of Covid positive persons.
Health secretary Hussan Lal, in a presentation, said the state's positivity rate was around 7.8 per cent but had shown a quantum jump thereafter, going up to 12.6 per cent as of 15 April, with Mohali being the worst hit at 36.53 per cent.The spike, he said, could be attributed to the new variant, along with people coming back from large gatherings from outside Punjab.
The figure was expected to go up further with more testing, he said, adding by 5 of May, the state was projected to report 6000 cases a day if urgent measures are not implemented in districts of Ludhiana, SAS Nagar (Mohali), Jalandhar , Amritsar and Patiala, which would be the drivers of the surge.
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