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Senate Bill Would Bar Secret Changes to Executive Orders
August 01, 2008 by Your Name in News, Politics
The President would no longer be able to secretly modify or revoke a published executive order if a new bill introduced in the Senate yesterday becomes law.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Russ Feingold and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, responds to a Justice Department Office of Legal Counsel opinion that was revealed last year by Senator Whitehouse on the Senate floor. According to that unreleased opinion, "There is no constitutional requirement for a President to issue a new Executive order whenever he wishes to depart from the terms of a previous Executive order. Rather than violate an Executive order, the President has instead modified or waived it."
What this means is that any published executive order may or may not actually be in effect. It may or may not correspond to the legal framework that governs the executive branch. The public has no way of knowing.
"No one disputes that a President can withdraw or revise an Executive Order at any time," said Senator Feingold yesterday. "That is every President's prerogative. But abrogating a published Executive order without any public notice works a secret change in the law."
"Worse," he said, "because the published Order stays on the books, it actively misleads Congress and the public as to what the law is."
To remedy that problem, the new bill requires notification of any change.
"If the President revokes, modifies, waives, or suspends a published Executive Order or similar directive, notice of this change in the law must be placed in the Federal Register within 30 days. The notice must specify the Order or the provision that has been affected; whether the change is a revocation, a modification, a waiver, or a suspension; and the nature and circumstances of the change."
"The bill does not require the publication of classified information about intelligence sources and methods or similar information. The basic fact that the published law is no longer in effect, however, cannot be classified," Sen. Feingold said.
"On rare occasions, national security can justify elected officials keeping some information secret," he said, "but it can never justify lying to the American people about what the law is. Maintaining two different sets of laws, one public and one secret, is just that–deceiving the American people about what law applies to the government's conduct."
See Sen. Feingold's July 31 introduction of the Executive Order Integrity Act of 2008 (S. 3405).
At an April 30 hearing of Sen. Feingold Senate Judiciary subcommittee, I testified on the various categories of secret law, including the problem of "reversible executive orders." That testimony is available here (pdf).
August 01, 2008 /Your Name


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Scifi and Fantasy
Elektra: Unrated Director's Cut (DVD)
I sing the body Elektra.
After it received a critical and financial walloping upon its release, was anyone clamoring for a new, extras-laden director's cut of Elektra? At least one person was: Director Rob Bowman (The X-Files: Fight the Future). Thanks to the film's hurried production schedule, Bowman alleges his dissatisfaction with the theatrical release, and wanted to go back and take the time to finish the movie. Now that he has, it's back on DVD, joined by an insanely thorough collection of bonus features.
After returning from the dead, skilled martial artist Elektra (Jennifer Garner, Alias) runs from her past and makes a name for herself as the world's most feared hired killer. While waiting for her next job, Elektra makes friends with adolescent girl Abby (Kirsten Prout, Once Upon a Christmas) and her hunky father Mark (Goran Visnjic, ER).
All is not well, however, because a clandestine criminal organization called the Hand has arrived in search of Mark and Abby, with some supernaturally-powered thugs at their disposal. Led by the cold-blooded Kirigi (Will Yun Lee, Torque), the Hand also has ties to Elektra's past. It will take all of Elektra's strength and skills to save the day, not to mention her sexy red ninja suit.
So, what's different in this unrated director's cut? Those hoping to see the title character do some serious slicing and dicing might be disappointed. Although there are a few new violent (but still non-bloody) shots, the biggest addition to the film is a closer connection between Elektra's adventures and the memories of her childhood. Although she spends most of the film in slugfests with ninjas and super villains, Elektra's real battle is against her personal demons and her traumatic past.
In the center of all this is Jennifer Garner as the title character. Garner does what she can with the script, and she mostly gets away with it. Because Elektra has had such a troubled life, she's emotionally distant, even when socializing with Abby and Mark. When it comes to the big emotional outbursts, such as when her mentor Stick (Terrance Stamp, Bowfinger) turns his back on her, Garner either plays it too low-key or overly melodramatic. When the action kicks in, though, that's when Garner really throws herself into the role. Like in Daredevil and Alias, Garner does most of her fighting and stunts, and it's always a thrill to see her kicking and punching with the best of them.
Elektra's friendship with Abby only heightens her internal conflict. The script suggests that Abby could eventually grow up to become a cold, ruthless killer just like Elektra. The problem with this is how Kirsten Prout plays the character as basically a nice kid. She breaks into Elektra's house early on, but doesn't do any harm. Beyond that, we're told that she's a troublemaker, but we never really see it. Abby's case isn't helped by the, for lack of a better word, stupid things she does. Like whenever Elektra tells her, "Stay here and be quiet," she doesn't stay there, and she cries out for Elektra, giving away her position the enemies. You could argue that's how a real kid might act, but it strikes me as sloppy, clichéd writing.
Speaking of which, the villains here are just as bad. We're told that the folks from the Hand are evil, but we never see them do anything very rotten, and aside from one meeting in a boardroom, we get no sense of how far their empire extends. The Hand's various agents, loosely based on Marvel Comics characters, serve mostly as targets to be knocked down by Elektra during the fight scenes. Tattoo has a bunch of crazy tattoos all over himself that he can bring to life, Typhoid Mary can kill anyone with a kiss, and Stone is as hard as, well, a stone.
My biggest beef about the film is that there's no sense of geography. Elektra meets Mark and Abby while staying at a quaint house in the woods. They then hide out with Elektra's friend at his quaint house in the woods. Our heroes next reunite with Stick at his ancient martial arts school, represented by a bunch of quaint cabins in the woods. Then, it's off for the final battle against Kirigi at Elektra's childhood home, which is, you guessed it, a quaint house in the woods. There's never a feeling that the characters travel from place to place. Elektra goes through quite the emotional journey in the film, but she doesn't have a physical journey to accompany it.
It isn't until about a third of the way through the movie when something supernatural happens, in this case a ninja exploding into a poof of green smoke. Until this point, the film takes place in a mostly realistic setting, with little to no hints that there are fantasy elements to it. Perhaps this was Bowman's intent, to throw a big surprise at the audience, but instead of a shock, it feels more like a change in tone that comes out of nowhere.
Audio/visual quality here is solid, with clean transfer and excellent sound, especially the DTS track. The movie itself might not be much on serious drama, but the bonus features make up for that. Disc one has a commentary with Bowman and Editor Kevin Stitt. Here, they discuss how the film had a rushed schedule, and why they made the changes they did for this DVD. This continues onto disc two, where, in two documentaries, we get an untainted look at the filming of the movie. See how Bowman tried to keep the exhausted, overworked crew going, knowing he only has a few weeks to get the entire thing filmed before Garner and Visnjic had to return to their respective TV series. The second documentary emphasizes the almost absurd attention to detail that goes on in the editing room, as Bowman and his team debate the merits of every single shot in the film. Bowman and Stitt return to provide commentary on a group of deleted and extended scenes. They really speak volumes, however, by not commenting at all on Ben Affleck's deleted cameo as Matt Murdock, his Daredevil character. The "Elektra: Incarnations" documentary goes back to the beginning, as comic book artists and writers talk about their experiences working on the character. With interviewees such as Frank Miller, Brian Michael Bendis, Greg Rucka, and more, this doc is a must-see for anyone who enjoys Elektra's comics. Conversely, the "Greek Mythology" doc is like sitting through one of the more tedious Western Civ lectures in college. Rounding out the extras are two trailers, some multi-angle raw footage, and a collection of still galleries. This is one of those rare cases where the bonus features are more satisfying and entertaining than the film itself.
The set also comes with an exclusive 22-page Marvel comic, Elektra: On the Rise, written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, penciled by Rick Leonardi, inked by Palmiotti, and a cover by Amanda Conner. The story fills in the gap between the ending of Daredevil and the beginning of Elektra, and as such, it has a similar tone to both movies. At one time, few artists were able to capture a sense of movement on the comics page like Leonardi could, but in this new work, it seems he's slowed down. Still, the comic a light, breezy read, and it's a thoughtful inclusion for this set—especially if it entices newcomers to give today's comics a try.
Elektra offers some cool martial arts action and some nutty supervillains, but even in a director's cut, it's still not much in the way of a coherent story. That's too bad, because after seeing all the intense amount of work that went into making this movie, turns out Elektra's story really is a tragedy.
The movie? Guilty. The bonus features? Not guilty.
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Hands-On: Sinn R500 Chronograph
A tool watch with twist.
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Announced just a few months ago, the R500 Chronograph was unexpected for Sinn. Retro and funky at the same time, the R500 departs from the typical Sinn fare of no-nonsense, aviation-instrument watches.
The R500 is straight out of the 1970s in style, with a hockey-puck case that has the pushers and crown at 12 o'clock, a retro configuration often known as "bullhead". But like all Sinn watches, the R500 is a big, robust, and functional timepiece. The diametrically opposite blend of retro fun and tangible seriousness lies behind the R500's appeal.
Though best known for their utilitarian, and almost military, style, Sinn sometimes creates novel designs, often for specific markets, like the many limited editions made for Japan. But such watches are mostly out of reach for the average buyer, if for nothing but geography and logistics.
The R500, on the other hand, is a limited edition available at Sinn retailers globally, but is also different enough from the brand's usual watches to make it interesting, especially with the retro "bullhead" layout matched with red and green accents on the power reserve scale.
And the R500 is also unusual in being titanium, instead of steel, which is the metal most commonly used for Sinn watch cases. The handful of titanium watches that Sinn offers are also mostly dive watches.
In fact, the only intrinsic downside of the R500 is the strap, which is a perfect fit in terms of design, but stiff on the wrist and also difficult to swap out.
While most Sinn watches offer strong value – the new 105 St Sa is a good example – the R500 sits squarely at the high end of the price spectrum, especially since it's equipped with a robust but ordinary Valjoux 7750 movement.
The price puts it up against competitors such as the Tudor Black Bay Chronograph, which has a proprietary movement and is probably better value, and the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph that's less of a value buy but a stronger brand name.
That's not to say the US$4,380 price tag is exorbitant, because the R500 is well made. That's especially so for the case, which is a special shape and made in limited quantities, removing economies of scale in production. And it is also different in design and feel; nearly all of its competitors are more conventional sports chronographs.
In essence, the R500 is a vintage remake of sorts, which is something Sinn doesn't do often. The"bullhead" case gives away its 1970s roots – specifically, a vintage Sinn chronograph from half a century ago.
But the "bullhead" case isn't an affectation; it serves a functional purpose. This form-follows-function design is very much in keeping with Sinn's ethos. While the accessibility of the chronograph isn't much of a concern in everyday situations, it is crucial during driving or flying.
Danish racing driver Peter Göbel explained the appeal of the "bullhead" design during an interview for the launch of the R500. Because the pushers are at 12, the chronograph is more ergonomic, allowing for easier activation of the chronograph with one hand on the steering wheel. In contrast, the wearer would need to cock his wrist slight on a conventional chronograph to access the pushers.
And a "bullhead" chronograph also works well for both wrists, unlike a conventional chronograph that is catered specifically for right-handed individuals.
The practical appeal of the "bullhead" format, however, hasn't made it popularly, leaving it uncommon in modern chronographs, with almost uniformly have pushers located on the right of the case.
That said, the design does occasionally surface in contemporary watchmaking, with a handful of examples scattered across a wide price spectrum. At the entry-level there's Hamilton, then there's Omega, and finally a few independents brands at the high end, notably H. Moser & Cie. as well as Singer Reimagined.
The case construction is simple, with a one piece case middle and bezel, plus a case back held with screws. But it is very much a Sinn case, with a water-resistance rating of up to 200 m, as well as resistance to low external pressure (ensuring the crystal doesn't pop out).
Because the case is wide and thick – 42 mm wide and 16 mm at its thickest – it's made of titanium, leaving it surprisingly lightweight for its size. The lightness gives it a sporty feel, which suits the design.
The one-piece, brushed case
The case is a perfect circle that does away with lugs. The result is a far larger and more prominent round form, bringing to mind a pocket watch attached to a strap. The absence of lugs also explains why the large case wears smaller than it measures, as the effective top to bottom length is effectively shortened compared to a similarly-sized watch with lugs.
But the downside of the lug-less design is the integration of the strap into the case, with the strap secured under the case back with two screws. Swapping straps becomes a chore: first undoing the screws and then lifting the case back. And only straps made specifically for the case attachment will fit.
On a positive note, the round case is intriguing in its profile. It is sloped downwards from 12 to six o'clock, which tilts the dial towards the wearer in order to enhance readability with hands on the wheel.
The sloped case lifts the face of the watch towards the wearer
Under the case back sits a Valjoux 7750, the famous movement that's reliable, easy to service, and cost effective. It gets the job done well, although a more elaborate movement should have been used given the price of the R500. The Sinn EZM 1.1, for instance, was powered by the SZ01, a 7750 modified by Sinn to have a central elapsed minute hand. That retailed for about 10% more than the R500, albeit back in 2018.
The dial
Like the rest of the watch, the dial is simple but effective. The many elements of the dial are well organised, with minimal clutter despite the numerous indicators of three sub-dials, a power reserve, and a tachymeter. Additionally, the dial appears well done when examined up close.
The dial layout is symmetrical, concise, and executed in colours that are high contrast but almost monotonous, though the colours of the power reserve scale liven it up. The registers are a stark white against a matte black dial, a combination that brings to mind another German chronograph of in wholly different vein, the Lange Datograph, which is similarly functional but on a whole different plane in mechanics and materials.
A telling detail that speaks to the attention to detail in its design is the hands. As is traditional in chronograph design, the elapsed-time hands are all lance shaped, while the hands for the time – hours, minutes, and seconds – are baton. This visual distinction aids legibly only slightly, but it is a pleasing detail.
Both the hour and minute registers are labelled in German, something that would ordinarily be unnecessary. But the similarity of both registers means the labels are defensible and useful, especially since they are done in small font.
While the main function of the power reserve indicator at 12 is to remind the wearer if the watch is running low on juice, the power reserve scale also serves to balance the dial vertically and give it a bit of colour
Also smartly designed is the date, which is less important on an instrument watch but occasionally useful, so it's tucked into the running seconds register, making it less obvious while preserving the symmetry of the dial
The quality of the dial is largely excellent. Most of the print is crisp, with defined edges, while the paint on the seconds hand is cleanly applied. Notably, the red and green segments of the power reserve indicator are neatly printed.
The printing on the sub-dials appears a bit less tidy, likely due to the granular or concentric surfaces
The R500 is well made and smartly designed, resulting in a durable and functional chronograph that very much reflects Sinn's traditional strengths. Though it is pricier than the average Sinn, the "bullhead" case distinguishes the R500 from its peers, giving it an edge in terms of aesthetics.
Sinn R500
Ref. 500.010
Height: Sloped, from 16 mm at 12 o'clock to 13 mm at 6 o'clock
Movement: ETA Valjoux 7750
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date, power reserve indicator, and chronograph
Strap: Black cowhide with pin buckle
Limited edition: 300 pieces
Availability: Now at Sinn's authorised retailers
Price: US$4,380; €3,950; or 7,250 Singapore dollars
For more, visit sinn.de.
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A lot of people ask me about what kind of camera to buy and use but, for most of those people, I think the question they should be asking is how they can improve the quality of their photos.
That only comes with understanding the exposure triangle. Since most folks I know are using (expensive!) digital cameras, I'll limit the explanation to digital (but the same applies more or less for film).
So, to start, I'll just clarify that photography is really the art of capturing and manipulating light to create an exposure. An exposure, to simplify, is your image. To some degree, you use a camera as a tool to conjure up an image that may or may not represent what you actually see with your eye. It's fun to think about the fact that you are bending light through time to make stuff — almost feels like the future, except when you realize this stuff has been around for hundreds of years.
That said, you need light to make a picture. What you do with the light is where the exposure triangle comes in. And, as you'd expect with a triangle, there are 3 key components: aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
I'll quickly summarize these three as they often seem really complicated but aren't — also, for those of you who don't like math, you can rest assured that it really isn't at all complex.
Aperture controls the funnel of light that pours into your camera. The aperture can be very wide, letting a lot of light in, or very narrow and doing the opposite and letting a sliver of light in. Think of it like a firehose and you can control how much comes through the hose. The smaller the number, the larger the funnel of light. This seems counterintuitive, so think of it as fractional pieces of a pie; 1/16th of a pie is much smaller than 1/8th of a pie which directly translates to f/16 being a smaller funnel of light than f/8 (and so forth).
Next is shutter speed which simply controls how long you let the light into your camera. To continue with the fire hose analogy, you are deciding how long you keep the hose open. For most typical photography needs, this is being measured in fractions of a second. Back to the math again! Essentially, when you see a shutter speed that is 125 this is actually 1/125th of a second. So, in keeping with what we said about aperture that means that a larger number here lets in less light; 1/125th of a second is smaller than 1/100th of a second so a shutter speed of 125 is going to allow less light to come into your camera than a shutter speed of 100.
The last of the three is ISO which represents the sensitivity of your camera's sensor to the light (I'm oversimplifying but that's all you really need to know). To keep with our analogy, think about ISO as the porousness of whatever you are aiming the firehouse at; the higher the ISO, the more light will be absorbed. This means that an ISO of 1600 will absorb way more light than an ISO of 100 (which is usually the standard baseline for most cameras and appropriate for lots of sunny day shooting). No fractions here — bigger always means more light.
Generally, you are shooting for a balance among these three. So, as I sit by the Hudson River on a sunny day, I might make my aperture f/16 and make my shutter speed 125 and leave my ISO at 100. If that's too dark, I need to add more light. I can add more light by either making the aperture wide (smaller number), making the shutter speed slower (smaller number) or making the ISO higher (higher number). This is where the trial and error can come in as you will need to experiment changing one variable at a time until you arrive at the desired result. And, as you continue to experiment, you'll find some conventions that always seem to work. One rule a lot of photographers use is "sunny 16" meaning that, if it's very sunny, start with your aperture at f/16 and adjust the other numbers relative to that.
And I would be incredibly remiss if I forgot to mention that sometimes changing these variables may result in some side effects that may or may not be what you intended (unless, of course, you've done all the trial and error and start to spot the patterns and adjust your exposures accordingly…).
If you make the aperture too wide (smaller number), you might find you have less of the picture in front of you in focus. While the aperture controls the size of the funnel, it also controls the "depth of field" or how much of your picture can remain in focus. More to come on "depth of field" as there are lots of different creative reasons why you might want to play with this. In the above photo, you can see that there's nothing wrong with this — unless I intended to capture more detail in the background.
If you make your shutter speed too slow (smaller number), you might find it harder to "freeze" the action in front of you resulting in a lot of "motion blur" if the things in front of your camera happen to be moving. Because the shutter controls for time, moving objects can be a challenge when you have that funnel open for a longer period of time. Again, there are creative reasons why you might want to have the funnel open longer (like astral photography, for example) so that's another topic to be covered another day! As you can see in the above example, I wanted to show that the train car was moving and you get that sense here because of the motion blur present.
If you make your ISO too high (larger number), you might find the resulting pictures you take don't look super sharp or may even look a bit grainy, especially when you try to enlarge or print. Your digital "film" (if you will) can only tolerate so much light. It's sort of like our skin and the sun. Get a good amount and you can get a nice tan, get too much and you might get burned and it varies per person. The same is kinda true about ISO and I'd recommend limiting your exposure to it, much like the sun! If you are in a crazy dark environment, you'll need to bump up your ISO and how "burned" you get will depend on a lot of factors. That said, depending on your subject matter, sometimes you want the grainy effect of a high ISO (like when you take photos of musicians in a dark bar). If not, you may even need to add light to your scene; this is where external flashes or other lamps would come in which is a yet another topic for another day. In the above photo, my ISO was all the way at 1600 and this photo is pretty grainy if you zoom in, which is acceptable for a dark alley!
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Johnny Depp Thanks Fans for 'Unwavering Support' as He Joins Instagram
By Jennifer Drysdale 2:07 PM PDT, April 16, 2020
Johnny Depp joined Instagram on Thursday -- and took the opportunity to share a heartfelt message to his fans.
The actor, who has over one million followers already, first shared a photo of himself surrounded by lit candles. "Hello everyone... filming something for you now... gimme a minute," he shared on Thursday morning. Then, hours later, an eight-minute video arrived.
Depp introduced his new song, a cover of John Lennon's "Isolation," recorded with the Yardbirds guitarist Jeff Beck -- but not before offering a sincere message to his followers.
"Thank you all for your kindness, your unwavering support and your strength over these years," he said.
"I don't think I've really ever felt any particular reason to [join social media] until now," Depp noted, adding, "now is the time to open up a dialogue, as the threat of this invisible enemy has already caused immeasurable tragedies and damage to people's lives."
The actor also urged fans to "care for one another" amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch below.
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Woburn, MA — Arborjet, a company dedicated to developing remedies for the world's most destructive tree insects and diseases, today announced the recipients of its 2015 "Taking Root" Scholarships. Each of the 10 graduating high school seniors selected has won a $1,000 scholarship to pursue full-time studies in Forestry, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Entomology, Environmental Science or a related major at an accredited two-year or four-year college.
As a leader in the care of America's urban and natural forests, Arborjet is committed to giving promising high school seniors the financial support they need to pursue careers in the growing arboriculture industry. Arborjet's "Taking Root" College Scholarship Program is currently in its second year, and has collectively awarded $20,000 in educational grants.
"We are delighted to welcome these talented young people to the tree and plant health care industry. Each of them displays optimism, inspiration, and a capacity for hard work, and by helping them to further their studies, we are confident we're placing the future of our industry in excellent hands," said Russ Davis, President and COO of Arborjet.
Ms. Blandin attends St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana and is majoring in Biology.
Ms. Broster attends Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois and is majoring in Crop and Soil Sciences.
Ms. MacDonald attends Unity College in Unity, Maine and is majoring in Earth & Environmental Sciences.
Ms. Mahootian attends the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan and plans to major in Environmental Sciences.
Mr. Ramirez attends Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey and will major in Environmental Sciences.
Ms. Robyns attends Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin and will major in Environmental Studies.
Ms. Sengupta attends California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California and plans to major in Environmental Sciences.
Mr. Shanahan attends Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and will major in Environmental Science.
Mr. Tilton attends University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, Massachusetts and is majoring in Arboriculture.
Ms. Woog attends Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and will major in Environmental Sciences.
The honorees are dedicated students who have demonstrated achievement in their communities and schools, and who plan to bring their skills and talents to the arboriculture industry.
Interested students and educators can find out more about the Arborjet "Taking Root" Scholarships at www.arborjet.com/takingroot.


Picture this: you've been hanging on to that ancient washing machine for as long as you can but it's finally thrown in the towel. You don't want to have to wash your clothes by hand, so you go online to pick a new one, but there's so many to choose from that it sends you into a spin. Do you pick one with higher annual water use, or one with cheaper energy use? What about load capacity or noise level? So many choices, it's bound to give anyone a headache.
Let's push that to one side and imagine there's a way to compare all these products and summarise all their stats into one universal score, so you can easily see which one's the most efficient.
You know we said savvy shopping? We're launching E.ON Marketplace this week, a new online comparison site with a difference: namely it'll tell you how much it'll cost to run the selected product based on your current energy use.
You'll be able to find the most energy efficient household appliances in minutes, so you can understand their true cost. Let's face it, buying your next washing machine might be exciting for some but for the majority we're faced with star ratings, energy efficiency jargon and claims of super power. It's exhausting, so that's why we're launching E.ON Marketplace, to take the hassle out of buying a new appliance. The best thing is that it compares goods from Argos, rel="noopener noreferrer" Amazon, AO, Currys, Hughes and John Lewis.
All UK appliances made in 2003 onwards display the new EU Energy Label, which is instantly rel="noopener noreferrer" recognisable through its brightly coloured arrows from A*** (green) down to D (red), so it's clear how energy efficient your appliance really rel="noopener noreferrer" is – and ultimately, how much it costs you to run.
Studies have shown that energy efficiency is the most important thing to customers when choosing new appliances because it drives competition between retailers and lowers your household energy bills.
So with E.ON Marketplace, you'll be able to review, compare and rank lots of household appliances and electronic goods based on energy efficiency, price and popularity.
Well, first of all it's free, and you don't need to be a customer to use the site.
Also, E.ON Marketplace takes a range of performance statistics from the product you're looking at and converts it into a number from 0 to 100 (0 being the most inefficient and 100 being the most efficient) so it's very clear which products are the cheapest to run overall. This is known as the 'Energy Score'.
But let's explore the really clever bit some more. We've already mentioned that you can also tailor your searches rel="noopener noreferrer" to get personalised results based on your energy use, so you can see the cost of running an appliance over its lifetime, but how does that work?
Let's say that you watch TV for 20 hours a week. You can tell us that, along with your current electricity unit price of your tariff and we'll show you how much it'll cost you over the next decade if you bought that new 50" LED TV you've had your eye on. We're calling this 'Clear Cost'.
You can then save your searches and we'll let you know if the price of that rel="noopener noreferrer" product changes, or a better model comes along.
So if you're moving home soon and looking for some new appliances, your dishwasher's got too much on its plate, or you fancy lighting up your life with some new bulbs, take a look and see what you can find at marketplace.eonenergy.com.


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Chicago Public Schools suffered its 10th consecutive year of falling enrollment, now down to 330,000 students.
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Transfers to private schools, suburban districts, homeschooling spur latest CPS enrollment drop
Chicago Public Schools' latest enrollment drop was spurred largely by students leaving the city for schools in the suburbs, downstate or entirely out of the state, plus children moving to city private schools, parents opting for homeschooling or kids falling off the district's radar, new data released today shows.
The number of students falling into one of those categories totaled almost 26,000 and left CPS hanging on by a thread to its status as the third-largest district in the nation. The school system suffered its 10th consecutive year of falling enrollment, now down to 330,000 from last year's 341,000, according to a tally on the 20th day of this school year.
CPS saw a rise in the number of new students enrolling in the district compared to last year, but the increase in students leaving the system was greater, causing the net loss of about 10,000 kids.
That came after what appeared to be a relatively stagnant period last year with fewer students moving in and out of the district as the pandemic limited the movement families were willing or able to make. CPS last year saw thousands fewer new students entering the system and also fewer kids leaving.
The enrollment drop this year included 17,888 students leaving Chicago for out-of-city public or private schools; 3,129 children moving to Chicago private schools; and 1,393 opting for homeschooling. Another 3,408 were marked "did not arrive," meaning they hadn't shown up by the 20th day of school and CPS didn't have information on their whereabouts.
All those categories either saw increases or similar numbers compared to last year. But in particular, the number of kids transferring outside the city, those who "did not arrive" and children moving to homeschooling all increased even over pre-pandemic figures.
Nader Issa breaks down the newly released data here.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot's $16.7 billion budget sailed through the City Council this afternoon thanks to an avalanche of federal stimulus funds that paved the way for an unprecedented 30% increase in city spending. Fran Spielman has more on what's in the budget here.
A federal judge today rescheduled the criminal trial of Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson for Feb. 1, meaning Thompson could still face a jury less than a year after his indictment last April. Thompson is accused of lying about paying more than $170,000 in mortgage interest over five years.
More than a dozen City Council members who are among the police union's staunchest supporters have called a special meeting for Friday to consider repealing the vaccine mandate being fought tooth-and-nail by the Fraternal Order of Police. Still, 13 more must show up to form a quorum — and they'll need eight more than that for a vote to suspend the rules and allow immediate consideration of the repeal.
Chester Weger, paroled last year in the infamous Starved Rock killings after nearly six decades in prison, has won court approval to test evidence found at the scene of the 1960 murders. Weger, now 82, has said he didn't kill anyone and that testing the evidence could prove it.
The state Senate yesterday passed a repeal of a long-stalled law requiring a parent or adult family member to be notified before a minor receives an abortion. The measure also creates the Youth Health and Safety Act, which establishes a working group to ensure access to reproductive health care statewide regardless of factors like race, ethnicity, immigration status, age or economic means.
Unionized nurses at Community First Medical Center on the Northwest Side have reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract, averting a three-day strike that was to begin Friday. The National Nurses United union said the agreement includes wage hikes and calls for nurse-run committees to address patient care and other issues.
"Windy City Rehab" star Alison Victoria Gramenos finally sold her personal Bucktown home, a property steeped in controversy, drama and legal battles — just like the show. The sale closed Monday at $2.145 million, $150,000 less than the $2.295 million price tag she originally placed on the home when it first came on the market a little over a year ago.
A new exhibit at the Illinois Holocaust Museum features historic images and artifacts cataloguing the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Titled "Rise Up: Stonewell and the LGBTQ Rights Movement," the traveling exhibit looks at the gay rights movement through the lens of employment equality and faith, as well as visibility of LGBTQ Americans in pop culture.
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Seeking respite from reality, theater's glorious return to Chicago can offer just the ticket
In search of a respite from the news cycle, Sun-Times columnist Maudlyne Ihejirika looked to the city's local theater scene.
She found it at Teatro Zinzanni, a 2 1/2-hour feast for the senses that's running through Nov. 28 at the downtown Cambria Hotel.
The comedic cirque show, the first to open to live audiences in the Loop after the pandemic shuttered theaters for 16 months, has been taking audiences on a riveting excursion at the enchanting Spiegeltent ZaZou — a recreation of the opulent, early 20th-century European cabaret tents known for their red velvet and brocade, mirrors, stained glass and mahogany.
Cassie Cutler and Oliver Parkinson defy gravity in Teatro Zinzanni.
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Since this first show opened in early July, Broadway In Chicago (BIC) is back in full swing.
One of the largest commercial touring homes in the country, BIC typically draws more than 1.7 million visitors annually to its five theaters, including the Cadillac Palace, CIBC, James M. Nederlander and Auditorium Theatres.
Yesterday marked the highly anticipated opening of Heidi Schreck's Tony Award-nominated, Pulitzer Prize finalist play "What the Constitution Means To Me," running through Nov. 7 at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place.
Fall offerings also include the pre-Broadway premiere of "Paradise Square," running Nov. 2-Dec. 5 at the Nederlander.
Maudlyne Ihejirika has more on the theater scene and the players behind Teatro Zinzanni here.
From the press box
Bulls guard Zach LaVine is dealing with a torn ligament in his left thumb. The All-Star plans to play through the injury for now.
Ahead of "Joakim Noah Night" at the United Center, our Joe Cowley says the Bulls' Jerry Reinsdorf is missing the mark by failing to give similar love to former coach Tom Thibodeau.
The Bears may be without star pass rusher Khalil Mack for several games as the team considers putting him on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Will Justin Fields make the 49ers pay for choosing Trey Lance instead? Read Mark Potash's 1st-and-10 column ahead of this weekend's game against San Francisco.
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Yesterday we asked you: In honor of the Chicago Theatre celebrating its 100th birthday today, we want to know: What's the best show you've seen there? Here's what some of you said…
"'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' with Donny Osmond. My wife dragged me kicking and screaming. I was not going to see Donny Osmond! In fact, I was blown away with a newfound appreciation for the very talented Mr. Osmond." — Frank Williams
"Erykah Badu and The Roots." — Robert Byars
"Erasure 1992: The Phantasmagorical Tour. They played nearly 30 songs and did a full theater production. Colorful and amazing." — Latham Conger III
"Frank Sinatra." — Annette Allara
"Aretha's last show in Chicago in 2017. Respect." — George Beck
"The Abel Gance film 'Napoléon' in 1981. A silent film that had a pit orchestra directed by Carmine Coppola who wrote the music. The end of the film was a scene of a golden eagle with its wings outstretched. The Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ then played "La Marseillaise" at full volume. The audience rose to their feet." — Philip Wizenick
"Leonard Cohen. We had folding chairs in the back. That didn't matter one bit." — Sandy Gulliver
"Chris Cornell, Gary Clark Jr., Joe Bonamassa and Sammy Hagar." — Eugenio Humphrey
"Anita Baker." — Patricia Suttles
"1. Dolly Parton because she's a legend! 2. Arcade Fire 3. Erasure 4. All the Wilco 5. Janet Jackson." — Kathleen McCann
"Jethro Tull, Crosby, Stills and Nash, The Allman Brothers, Rodrigo y Gabriela — tough choice!" — Bob Black
"Many great ones! But the best is by far Neil Young on April 21, 2014. The tickets were the last (tangible) gift my father gave me, one week before he passed from cancer. Went with my brother and (now) husband. A truly remarkable evening for many reasons. Seeing Neil play an acoustic show in such an intimate setting was amazing. And earlier that day I left my dad in respite care and said to hubby, 'I think this might be the last time I see him.' So throughout the evening, I let the chords of the songs reverberate through my body." — Kate Cohn
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This product combines Morinaga Milk Industry's lactoferrin, and Suntory's xylooligosaccharide. It is recommended for those who are concerned about constipation or those who want to regulate their digestive system.
Three types of good bacteria (lactic bacteria used in this product is produced by Biofermin Pharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd, the leader of lactic bacteria medications in Japan). Lactic bacteria in New Bioferine is resistant to the gastric acid and is capable to survive through its way to intestines where it can adapt to the new environment.
Lactoferrin, the protein contained in extremely small quantities in milk was discovered in 1939. Because it has a reddish color it is often called the "red protein". It is plentiful in the mother's milk. Lactoferrin plays an important role of supporting the natural immune power of the body and sustaining an environment where good bacteria can live.
Xylooligosaccharide is produced when xylan, a type of the plant fiber is decomposed with the help of ferments to oligomer. It helps revitalize the good bacteria in human intestines.
Oolong tea extract is useful for removing the bad smells coming from the stomach and for keepeing the inside of the mouth healthy.
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Careful planning will enable you to truly enjoy every moment of your Wedding Day. Arrangements for a large, formal wedding should ideally begin at least eight to twelve months in advance. However, many beautiful weddings are put together in a considerably less amount of time. The important thing is to follow a timetable and allow contracted suppliers, such as Mannino's Tux and Tails, to help you in their selected fields of expertise. Share the planning duties with your fiancé, your family, and your attendants - much of the fun is doing it together!
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I came to the United States of America because there is more work here and more money than in Vietnam. I wanted more, and the United States had more opportunity.
My father was here in the U.S. for about 30 years, and he called me and asked me if I wanted to come to America. I was happy to come with him.
When I came here, I knew only a little English but I know a lot more now. I'm happy I went to the Volunteer English Program. I like working with my tutor that they gave me. I can talk more with other people in English than I did before. I understand more in English too. That helps me at work.
When I went back to Vietnam in August to visit my family, I was happy I knew more English than my family there. I told my family I was happy to learn English in the United States.
I am glad the Volunteer English Program gave me a tutor. Thank you Volunteer English Program for helping me learn English.
"I am Nuha from Iraq. We are six people in my family. I have four children and my husband. We lived a good life when we were in Iraq before the war. My husband was a professor at the university, and he had a private office where he worked as a bridge designer. My oldest daughter was studying medicine when we were in Iraq. She needed one and a half years to become a doctor. Two years ago, she graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a major in Biology. My second daughter graduated from Swarthmore College and her major was Pre-Med. And my third daughter will graduate in October from Cabrini University and her major is Math. Hayder, that is my son, is in the second year at Penn State, and his major is Computer Engineering.
"I came to the US in 2008 as a refugee and I couldn't speak English well. I felt lonely and I hated my life because I couldn't share when people talked. My friends wanted to help me to learn English, and one of them called me and said she found a good program for me to learn English. She gave me the telephone number for the Volunteer English Program. I called them and I made an appointment with them. I went with my husband, because I couldn't go alone because I couldn't understand what the people said. I met the Program Manager and she offered me herself to start with me as a teacher because she didn't find a volunteer to teach me. This lady helped me to speak and she gave me confidence to speak with people. She invited me to do a workshop and we did a CV for me that helped me to find a job. When I was looking for work as a volunteer, I asked to work in the VEP office. They accepted that, and I worked with them. That gave me more confidence, because they taught me how to print and do copying, which also helped me to find a job.
Volunteer English Program is very important to me because VEP is not only to learn English but it is much more.
My name is Elizabeth Ferrufino. I am from Bolivia, South America. I taught language arts to middle school children and was a professor of research in education at Salesiana University. Although I had my social group, friends and job in Bolivia, I decided to move to the USA because my family is here. It was very hard because I had to leave behind all my life.
When I came to the USA, many things were new and different including the language. I couldn't communicate with the people around me, I can't go anywhere, I didn't have friends, I can't find a job because I can't talk in English. I feel very sad and frustrated.
My first goal was to learn English because I think to learn English opens all the doors, including getting a job. It is the key to success.
I thought to learn English will be easy because I have two children here. They studied in this country and lived here for seventeen years and they speak just in English all the time. So I thought they could help me to learn English and to practice, but the reality was different. They wanted to speak in Spanish and practice with me. So I had to find a place to learn English. I was lucky. I remembered one day I asked a nun from St. Agnes Church about English classes. She gave me the VEP address and God gave me the opportunity to know VEP and to learn English.
I decided to go to VEP, but I felt very scared because I thought how can I say "I want to learn English" in English. I was lucky again because when I was at VEP, all the people were very friendly and very polite. I could find not only excellent tutors but also good friends.
Toby Koch was my first tutor. He was very friendly. He loved numbers and to read news. I have to practice numbers and numbers and read a lot of news. It was important and helped me to learn more vocabulary. Sandi Kwisz is my second tutor. She is very sweet and friendly. With her I have to do a lot of papers which we correct together. It is very good for me because now I can write essays. Also I like to study my "famous" book Grammar in Context 2. It helps me with grammar and vocabulary, and also, every English class we talk about different topics including politics. It helps me a lot with listening and conversation skills. Sandi is very important to me. She gave me confidence. But most importantly she is my friend.
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Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
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Musical Direction by Scott Storr
Orchestrations by and Arrangements by Stephen Oremus
Puppets Conceived and Designed by Rick Lyon
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Last season's smash hit is back! Avenue Q was the 2004 "Triple Crown" Tony Award Winner for Best Score, Best Book and Best Musical. Incorporating puppetry, multi-media, singing and dancing, Avenue Q tells the story of Princeton, a recent college grad who sets out to find his life's purpose in a run-down area of Manhattan. He falls in love, loses a job, and makes friends along the way, human and monster alike.
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Cape Rep's Avenue Q has a lot to say
"it's one of the top shows to grace a Cape Cod stage in years. So get out your GPS devices and find your way to Avenue Q, I promise you'll be glad you did."- The Barnstable Patriot
Pass politically correct, go directly to 'Avenue Q'
"The musical's technical difficulty alone could prove fatal to a lesser cast, let alone the execution of endless politically incorrect jokes, but it is clear that director Kristin McLaughlin staged her production with confidence in her actors' talent, and rightly so." – The Cape Cod Times
Puppets Lend An Edge To Cape Rep's Hilarious 'Avenue Q'
"The songs give the audience many "oh my God" moments and literally rocked the house with laughter. "It Sucks to be Me," "If You Were Gay," "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" and Trekkie Monster's "The Internet is For Porn" are just a few from the first half of act one alone! the audience explode with laughter. The two create the hilarious Bad Idea Bears also. And they both sing outstandingly. It's very difficult to describe what a fun-filled night of entertainment this show is. The audience was in a state of awe (and laughter) at what this company has accomplished. Looking for two hours of a high-caliber theater production? Just hop in your car and drive down the lane through the Brewster woods to Cape Rep to see Avenue Q." -Cape Cod Chronicle


Had a question from a customer today about backing up the Foglight for SQL PI database. The customer wants to automate this using command line and the reference guide asks you to deactivate the agent first, via the UI.
While the agent is deactivated infobright can be stopped using infobright-stop and the directory can be copied to backup.
The agent can then be re-activated (as shown in the example above) which also restarts Infobright.
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imToken, which claims to be the world's largest Ethereum wallet, will focus on expanding in Asia and the United States after raising a $10 million Series A from IDG Capital, it announced today. The capital will also be used to add new features, including support for Bitcoin, EOS and other blockchains.
Founded in 2016 by chief executive officer Ben He and based in Hangzhou, imToken's core market is currently China. The company supports 30,000 tokens, claims more than 4 million monthly active users and says it handled $35 million in pass-through transactions last year.
He tells TechCrunch the company will use its new capital to study local regulations and launch imToken 2.0 international in new markets. It will focus first on Southeast Asia before looking toward other Asian countries, like Korea, Japan and India, where "regulations are maturing quickly and as a result we're doing our due diligence amid increasing scrutiny from local governments," He says.
Then imToken will concentrate on countries in Africa, including Nigeria, where they already have a user base. Its expansion into the U.S. will happen at the same time as the rest of its international roll out.
In addition to the imToken wallet, the company's services also include Tokenlon, an in-app decentralized exchange in partnership with Kyber Network and 0x, and DApp store, a marketplace for decentralized mobile apps.
In its new markets, especially the U.S., imToken will face several established competitors, including digital services MyEtherWallet, Coinbase and Ledger Nano, as well as a host of hardware wallets. He is sanguine about the competition, saying the goal of all blockchain companies is to move the technology forward and that imToken has built positive relationships with its rivals.
He adds that imToken's advantage, however, is "taking a step further than our competitors, as we're focused on building an ecosystem within imToken for all our users." The company wants to "move toward a blockchain-agnostic stage," which means users will be able to store different assets in one of imToken wallets. Then it wants to lower the barrier for entry into blockchain tech by making it easier to manage assets across different platforms, including peer-to-peer transactions and merchant payments, with imToken 2.0 International.


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Home Global End 'humanitarian shame' in Syria, UN aid chief tells UNSC
End 'humanitarian shame' in Syria, UN aid chief tells UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 23 (APP): The United Nations humanitarian chief has urged the United States and Russia to rapidly reach agreement on the security guarantees and operational modalities for a ceasefire in the war torn Syrian city of Aleppo so aid workers can deliver life saving assistance to those in desperate need.
"I'm not going to pretend 'I'm angry, very angry' about what is happening in Aleppo today and throughout Syria over the last five years, Stephen O'Brien, Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator in his briefing to the Security Council on Monday, while stressing the need for a 48 hour pause in the fighting.
"This callous carnage that is Syria has long since moved from the cynical, to the sinful," he said, warning that it is the failure of politics and the 15 member Council.
"So please: now is the moment, this instant, to put differences aside, come together as one, and stop this humanitarian shame upon us all, once and for all," he told Council members.
Aleppo has become the 'apex of horror' at its most horrific extent of the suffering of people, with up to 275,000 people in eastern Aleppo almost entirely cut off from vital supplies, while access also remains extremely difficult to the estimated 1.5 million people in western parts of the city,O'Brien said.
"This is a race against time, as fighting rages on," he said, warning that Aleppo risks seeing a humanitarian catastrophe unparalleled in the over five years of bloodshed and carnage in the Syrian conflict.
Welcoming the announcement by Russia on 18 August to support the call for a 48 hour ceasefire, O'Brien said he and his office are working with all sides to seek to ensure that should the announcement by Russia translates into a comprehensive pause, that will enable aid to safely make its way to those who so desperately need it.
Russia and the United States are the co chairs of the taskforces for humanitarian aid and a cessation of hostilities created by the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), which comprises the UN, the Arab League, the European Union and 16 other countries and which have been meeting separately since early this year on a way forward on the Syrian crisis.
A humanitarian pause is 'not a negotiating tactic' but needed to put confidence into the hundreds of truck drivers to jump back in their cabs, load their trucks, and set off on the slow journey over shell cratered roads, all the time wondering whether the sniper will take the shot, or an IED (improvised explosive device) will catapult them into the air.
"As we sit here round this safe table, humanitarian rescue workers are risking their lives in search for those buried under the debris," he told Council members, noting that more than 130 'white helmets' volunteers have lost their lives since 2013, mostly caught in the so called 'double tap attacks,' in which a helicopter or a jet bombs a building, then waits some time 'just enough for rescue and medical workers to arrive' before attacking again.
He said that the UN and partners are ready to move assistance within 48 to 72 hours once the green light is given. "Plans are in place, but we need the agreement of all parties to let us do our job," he said.
Outlining the plan, he said that 50 trucks of assistance are ready to move from western Aleppo into the east and preparation is under way for the cross border movement of assistance into eastern Aleppo. An initial movement would send 20 trucks with much needed food into eastern Aleppo during the first pause. This would then be scaled up as appropriate for future pauses, and include additional humanitarian assistance based on assessed need.
According to the plan, the loading of items would be monitored by the UN Monitoring Mission, which would then seal the trucks so that any tampering would be evident on arrival, he said.
All trucks would include UN identifying markers. Once cleared, the trucks travel across the border into Syria along the same routes as used prior to 7 July. They travel along the Castello Road and into eastern Aleppo city directly to the warehouses of our partners. Once at the warehouses, trucks will be confirmed as not having been tampered with, and then the seals would be broken and assistance off loaded, he said.
He began his briefing by saluting the life of Khaled Omar Harrah, a member of the White Helmets, killed on 11 August, by airstrikes. He is remembered for brushing aside debris and reaching through a hole in the wall to pull out a 10 day old baby from the rubble of a collapsed building in 2014.
Citing the haunting images of five year old Omran Daqneesh, a silent face covered in blood and dust, after being pulled from the rubble caused by a recent airstrike, O'Brien told Council members that 'imagine this was your child, a child that has known nothing but horrific war.'
"All we need is for the guns to fall silent," he said, not the politicking and posturing, or the power games and defensiveness.
Progress has been made this year, with a net total of 1,275,750 people reached in besieged, hard to reach and priority locations across Syria. But regarding August inter agency convoy plan submitted to the Syrian authorities, the UN was denied access to more than 50 per cent of requested beneficiaries, he said.
He reported that the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, Yacoub El Hillo has ended his three year appointment in Syria.
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HomeCovid-19 and return to school FAQ
Safeguarding our community
It's been a long time but we are delighted that the start of the new academic session has seen our pupils return to school under near to normal conditions for the first time since March 2020.
However, there are still some government mandated restrictions in place within a school setting and some measures we are taking ourselves to ensure the safety of our pupils, staff and wider school community.
Please see below for more information.
How is the school keeping everyone safe?
The school is following the Scottish Government guidelines to keep pupils and staff safe. The school is cleaned regularly throughout the day – with particular attention paid to toilets and high touch areas such as door handles. Desks used by different pupils are sprayed after each use.
Everyone is required to sanitise their hands on entry and exit to the building and wash and sanitise hands throughout the day.
We are using misting machines at the end of every day to ensure every surface has been treated with an anti-viral spray. This treatment is also applied to our school minibuses.
Classrooms are well-ventilated, and pupils have more time for outdoor learning. At present, our senior school pupils are wearing their sports kit and the Junior School are in a mix of uniform and sports kit. This is to allow daily washing of clothing worn in school.
We have adapted the timetable to keep pupils within teaching zones as much as possible and avoid mixing with other year group bubbles.
Pupils are still receiving practical lessons, but we have spaced these out to ensure that equipment and areas can be thoroughly cleaned between uses.
Pupils should avoid touching their faces including mouth, eyes and nose and should use a tissue or elbow to cough or sneeze.
Junior School children do not need to distance themselves from each other. However, senior school pupils, teachers, staff and other adults should stay 2 metres away from each other and face coverings should be worn indoors, in class and when moving around the school.
We have signs up around the school to help everyone understand and remember these new precautions and our school staff continue to work regularly with young people to remind and support these new behaviours.
Does my child have to wear a face covering at school?
Secondary school aged are now required to wear face a covering throughout the day. Children in the Nursery and Junior School are not required to wear face coverings expect if travelling on the school bus.
What about their school clothes?
Pupils have the choice of wearing either school sports kit or school uniform. On P.E. days pupils should wear school sports kit to make the transition to PE lessons smoother without the need to change. It is important that young people dress warmly to ensure they are comfortable as we have increased ventilation. We would also encourage regular washing of clothing and daily washing if possible.
What should I do if my child has coronavirus symptoms?
It is extremely important that you continue to look out for symptoms of the virus amongst your own family. The most common symptoms are:
new, continuous cough
fever/high temperature (37.8C or greater)
loss of, or change in, sense of smell or taste
Anyone with symptoms, or who has had contact with someone with symptoms should not attend school and should book a test immediately through Test and Protect. They should remain at home and everyone in the household should self-isolate until they receive their test results. If the test is negative, everyone can stop isolating (and return to school). If the test is positive, they must isolate for 10 days and those in the household for 14 days.
What will happen if a pupil is unwell at school?
If a pupil is unwell in school then they will be seen as soon as possible by Mrs Serpell, our School Nurse. This will normally take place in our new medical room, with quarantine area, which is accessible from both Clarendon and St Bride's buildings via outside routes. Mrs Serpell will ascertain whether she feels the pupil has symptoms which might require a Covid-19 test and she will contact parents accordingly.
If a test is required the pupil should be collected from school by a parent and a test booked as soon as possible. The pupil and all members of the household should remain at home until the test results come back – this is normally within 48 hours.
If the test is negative then the pupil and any siblings can return to school as normal.
If the test is positive then the pupil will be required to stay home for 10 days following the results of the test and all members of the household will be required to self-isolate for 14 days.
What happens if my child needs to self-isolate for two weeks?
If your child needs to self-isolate, the school will have plans in place to allow their learning to continue, through blended learning in a similar way to how we managed to deliver learning during the school closure period.
What will the school do if a pupil or member of staff is tested positive for Covid-19?
We ask that you inform the School if anyone within your household is being tested for Covid-19 and that all members of the household stay at home until the results of the test are returned. We will not initiate home-schooling protocols whilst we are waiting for the test results, usually 48 hours, and we will not inform the wider school community.
If a test result comes back as positive for Covid-19 then the School will immediately contact Health Protection Scotland and they will direct us as to our next steps which will include who we need to contact. Please remember that we have set up robust systems within the school to minimise the contact between individuals and thus the spread of any disease.
What if there's an outbreak of coronavirus at the school?
All schools will be on the lookout for potential outbreaks. This means that if you or your child shows symptoms of coronavirus they should not attend school and you should book a test immediately. Your family must then follow self-isolation guidelines. The schools has plans in place if there is an outbreak and will be working closely with Health Protection Scotland who will also prioritise school outbreaks through "Test and Protect".
How will my child get to and from school safely?
Where possible your child should travel to and from school on foot, bike or scooter while maintaining physical distance. You and your child should wash or sanitise your hands before and after travelling. If your child uses public transport they should follow current guidelines and wear a face covering while they travel, if they are aged 5 or over. If your child normally gets a Lomond School bus these are running and are treated as part of the school. The must not eat or drink on the bus and will be required to wear a face covering.
How are you supporting boarding pupils?
Our boarding house, Burnbrae, opened along with the rest of the school and is fully operational. We are supporting all our international boarders and their families with procedures in place for those who are required to quarantine on their arrival in the UK.
The boarding team have reviewed all aspects of our provision to establish Burnbrae as Covid-19 safe in line with the latest guidance provided by the Scottish Government and the Care Inspectorate. Details are available here. We are also a signatory of the BSA (Boarding Schools Association) Covid-Safe Charter.
Our work has scoped the range of aspects of boarding life including guidance on catering, laundry, cleaning and staffing. A health and safety risk assessment has been established, in accordance with this guidance, which addresses the needs of our boarders as we see them. We will operate as a 'single household' within Burnbrae, and as individuals within the school environment.
If you are interested in sending your child to us as a boarder and would like further information on how the house will operate, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at admissions@lomondschool.com
Can I speak to the teacher, visit the school or drop things off?
At the current time, we still ask that you do not enter the school building. If you need to drop anything off for your child then this can be left inside the first set of double doors at senior school reception or at the porch at Clarendon.
We do encourage you to still speak with a teacher if you have questions or concerns, but we ask that you do this by email or phone in the first instance. On some occasions it will still be important to meet with the teacher, but this will be assessed on a case by case basis by appointment and could be by video meeting.
What about parents' evenings?
We used a new online system last year for parent/teacher meetings and we plan to use this again. Keeping our parents up to date with how their children are doing will be more important than ever. Parents will receive report cards and phone calls to let them know how their child is doing.
I am interested in sending my child to Lomond School, can I book a visit?
Those wishing to visit the school will be required to follow certain protocols to help us maintain a safe environment both for our prospective families as well as our current pupils and staff. Our admissions office is open and ready to assist you with any questions you may have and will be able to provide further information. Face to face meetings and tours can be arranged after the school day and virtual meetings can be arranged with at a time convenient to yourself. Our website also has a wealth of information to give you a feel for the school and what we do.
Click here for Admissions


While Denver International Airport was being constructed, planners began to consider how the Stapleton site would be redeveloped. A private group of Denver civic leaders, the Stapleton Development Foundation, convened in 1990 and produced a master plan for the site in 1995, emphasizing a pedestrian-oriented design rather than the automobile-oriented designs found in many other planned developments. Nearly a third of the airport site was slated for redevelopment as public park space.
The former airport 4,700 acres (19 km2) site 10 minutes from Downtown Denver is now being redeveloped by Forest City Enterprises new urbanist project. Construction began in 2001, and as of 2008[update], 3,200 single-family houses, row houses, condominiums and other for-sale housing, as well as 400 apartments, had been built. The new community is zoned for residential and commercial development, including office parks and "big box" shopping centers. Stapleton is by far the largest neighborhood in the city of Denver and an eastern portion of the redevelopment site lies in the neighboring city of Aurora.
In 2004, residents moved into Stapleton's first apartments, pushing Stapleton's population to 2,500 residents. In 2006, Stapleton's population grew above 5,000 and the Denver School of Science and Technology opened along with The Shops at Northfield Stapleton[]. In 2007, the 80-acre Central Park opened along with three new office buildings. Additionally, Stapleton's population surpassed 7,500 people.
Three years later, more than 14,000 people called Stapleton home and the trail network reached 38 miles. In 2011, Stapleton received national recognition as the site of the 2011 HGTV Green Home. Additionally, a new interstate interchange opened, connecting Central Park Boulevard to I-70, I-270 and neighborhoods south of the interstate. Now, Stapleton is celebrating 10 years of residential growth.


While setting up a goldfish tank, some people take the minimalists approach by add nothing other than water and a goldfish. Yes it makes for a stylish clean look and it's super easy to clean but your goldfish should be more than a decoration for your living space. At minimum, you should add a gravel bottom to your goldfish bowl. A black or white gravel goes with any color in your living space – or try a gravel that matches your living spaces accent color.
If you decide to make your goldfish aquarium a true happy home for your goldfish or the focal point in your room, try adding aquarium decorations and a few other goldfish accessories. Your goldfish will be much happier and have less stress if they have a few decorations in their tank. Goldfish who live in a tank without aquarium decorations, might not be as active and only swim close to the sides of the goldfish bowl or in the corners of their goldfish aquarium. You might think if you add aquarium decoration for your goldfish to hide in, that you will never see your goldfish anymore. More often than not, it's the opposite. Your goldfish will gain confidence and will venture out more and more. They will do this when they know they have a safe place to retreat to when startled.
When selecting you aquarium decorations, only buy decorations that are meant for aquariums. The safest bet is to only buy aquarium decorations from your local pet store or from aquarium specialists. If you decide to introduce everyday objects into your tank, make sure there are no harmful chemicals, bacteria or toxic metals that will affect your tank's water quality. You can seal these objects with an aquarium safe paint or sealant that won't kill your goldfish.
Always rinse off your new decoration in warm water before placing them into your tank; don't use soap or cleaning products.
Another safety issue to be concerned about when selecting aquarium decorations is that some goldfish like to rub up against the decorations in their tank and if your decoration contain sharp or too rough of edges, your goldfish could cut themselves. If you have a fancy goldfish breed with a long flowing tail or a breed like the bubble eye goldfish, sharp decorations are a hazard to their tails and fins too.
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WEBWIRE – Wednesday, December 7, 2005
— Minicom Personal Internet Communicator Delivers Simple, Reliable Web Access—
SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- December 7, 2005 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Dogan Online (DOL) today announced availability of the Minicom Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), a complete Internet access solution that includes system, keyboard, mouse, monitor, pre-installed software, Internet connectivity, full service, financing, and support. The Minicom PIC is an innovative consumer device designed to provide users easy and affordable access to the vast amounts of educational, entertainment and communication resources available on the Internet.
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title: Largest palindrome product
localeTitle: Maior produto de palíndromo
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## Problema 4: Maior produto de palíndromo

### Método:

*   Um número palíndromo é aquele que quando invertido lê o mesmo.
*   O maior número obtido a partir do produto de dois números de 3 dígitos é `999 * 999` , portanto, podemos fazer um loop que começa por produzir o maior número e verificar se esse número é palíndromo ou não.

### Solução:

```js
function largestPalindromeProduct(n) {

  //To get the maximum n digit number, + operator type castes String to Number type
  let max = +[...Array(n)].reduce((a, c) => a+=9, "");

  //Next we get minimum n digit number from the max
  let min = (max+1)/10;

  //To store the result
  let res = [];

  //Starting the loop from max to min
  for (let i = max; i >= min; i--){

    //Another loop
    for (let j =  max; j >= min; j--){

      //Getting the product
      let num = i*j;

      //Reversing the number
      let numReverse = [...String(num)].reverse().join('');

      //Checking for palindromic number
      if (num == numReverse) {

        //Pushing the number into array and breaking the loop for efficiency
        res.push(num);
        break;
      }
    }
  }

  // Returning the maximum of the result array
  return Math.max(...res);
 }
```

*   [Executar código](https://repl.it/@ezioda004/Problem-4-Largest-palindrome-product)

### Referências:

*   [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindromic_number)


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See the production service for API information.
Running Origami Build Service requires Node.js 8.x and npm.
We configure Origami Build Service using environment variables. In development, configurations are set in a .env file. In production, these are set through Heroku config. Further documentation on the available options can be found in the [Origami Service documentation][service-options].
GITHUB_PASSWORD: The GitHub password corresponding to GITHUB_USERNAME.
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GRAPHITE_HOST: The hostname of a Graphite server to gather metrics with.
PREFERRED_HOSTNAME: The hostname to use in documentation and as a base URL in bundle requests. This defaults to www.ft.com/__origami/service/build.
We run the tests and linter on CI, you can view results on CircleCI. make test and make verify must pass before we merge a pull request.
We use Splunk to store and query our application and CDN log files. Using Splunk we can answer many questions, such as: which product is using our services the most; which components are not being requested (good candidates to deprecate).
Here is an example query which was used to find out if our o-big-number component was being requested.
Here is an example query which shows the last hour of logs from our CDN.
If you really need to deploy manually, you should only do so to QA. Production deploys should always be a promotion from QA.
This is most likely due to the heavy caching we use.
First, change the hostname in your request to origami-build-service-eu.herokuapp.com. If your update appears now, then the CDN had cached the bundle. You'll need to wait for a while, or clear the CDN cache for your URL.
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