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5 Tips for Boosting Enterprise Software Adoption
Thursday Jul 3rd 2014
Enterprise apps that satisfy every business requirement can fail if end users do not adopt them. Icreon Tech CEO Himanshu Sareen offers advice on designing software that actually gets used.
By Himanshu Sareen, Icreon Tech
The change resistor. The legacy employee. The amateur technologist. In any business environment, software teams will encounter one or more iterations of these common end-users. While some may worry over security issues, others will resist the need to adapt their workflow. And while certain users are eager to adopt a new system, others will dig their heels into the ground and resist change at all costs.
Without acknowledging the multi-faceted issue of managing change during a software implementation, enterprises can run into user adoption issues that tank a project. Although an application may meet every outlined business requirement and functionality, success in software rests with the increasingly delicate user adoption phase.
Business Requirements vs. User Experience
Business strategy firm Sand Hill Group conducted a recent survey on user adoption of enterprise software. Over 300 participating companies reported that "effective usage rates of enterprise software are down compared to two years ago." But the most impactful finding reported that about 17 percent of enterprise end users actually suffered from productivity losses.
Such reports reveal the trend of inattention to user adoption phases toward the end of the project. A strategic approach to the complex variable that is a human end-user must not be overlooked as projects progress from concepts to design and development. Even the most spotless enterprise software development and code can fall flat if employees do not meld with the new system.
Software Features and Functionality
Incorporation of features must take into account the expectations of users. From a development perspective, software teams can provide functionality but miss the mark when it comes to design. By observing the existing business environment and monitoring the positive aspects and pain-points, enterprise software teams can avoid an implementation dud.
Business analysts and project managers must spend a devoted amount of time to strictly observing, taking notes, tnterviewing employees, and incorporating feedback from leadership and IT personnel. From an enterprise viewpoint, consultants and enterprise software teams must forget the laptops and embed themselves in the workforce trenches.
On the Ground with End Users
Given the often large-scale investments necessary for enterprise deployments, software success can have a tremendous impact on operations. Avon shelved a software implementation in excess of $100 million due to user adoption issues. What was meant to be a worldwide deployment was stymied after Canadian end-users reported deep dissatisfaction with the application.
Some sales people even quit their jobs, citing the app as a direct reason for leaving. Looking back at the debacle, Avon would have undoubtedly benefited from a well-defined user adoption strategy. If business analysts and project managers were on the ground with that initial group of end-users, they might have been in a better position to deliver an application that met the sales team's expectations.
Focus on Change Management from Start to End
One of the most impactful ways to optimize user adoption stresses the importance of anticipating the issue as early as the conceptual phase of a project. Enterprises must anticipate resistance and complexity as it relates to users. With that perspective, software teams can better align their development and design approach.
Heavy attention and incorporation of feedback will serve to align development with user acceptance. Incorporation of input from analysts, leadership, end-users and enterprise IT members will lead to software that not only does its job, but delivers in terms of the visual wants and procedural needs of a business user.
Documentation, Socialization and Upkeep
Teach users how to adapt to the system, and provide them with resources to supplement that assistance. While person-to-person consultation and assistance is ideal, it is not sustainable. Analysts and project managers will have other priorities, which is why documentation and socialization are crucial for long-term user adoption that does not stagnate over time.
To achieve this, software teams need to provide pervasive documentation that answers potential questions and serves as a go-to resource for end-users in need of help. Thorough documentation and support processes are critical for maintaining high user adoption levels. While the initial push for users to update to new applications may succeed, maintaining engagement is only possible through set protocols and systems for support.
If You Build It, They Won't Necessarily Come…
Designing enterprise software that melds directly with existing processes is more of an art than a technical process. Understanding what will make the tumultuous period of a new software implementation less disruptive can, and should, be a focus from the outset of a project.
Due to the unique nature of enterprise environments and their well-defined processes and workflows, software teams must do all they can to achieve an ideal future state for the incoming software system. Embed a team within the business environment to analyze the existing setup. Consult with leadership and directly interact with potential end-users to get inside their head.
Without an adequate knowledge of the people, processes, and workflows that are at the heart of enterprise operations, new software systems will likely fail to reach the ideal future state.
Himanshu Sareen is the founder and CEO of Icreon Tech, a software development firm based in New York City.
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I was speaking with an acquaintance last week. She told me she had A LOT of beautiful jewelry and just found out her homeowners insurance policy would only cover up to $2,000 if it were stolen or lost. ONLY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS (her caps, said while screeching). She called her homeowners insurance agent and, among other things, asked what she should do. They set the jewelry up on its' own policy (scheduled) so, if something happens and there is a claim, each piece of jewelry on the policy would be covered to the stated amount. There (humph), she felt better.
If you have any antiques, guns, collections, furs, fine art, cameras, etc and these are not set up the same way run, do not walk, to your homeowners agent to talk with them and decide if they should be. A client had a table that her grandmother had bought and had it added to her homeowners policy at a value of $2,000. If there had been a fire and the table wasn't scheduled, the claims adjuster would have just seen it as a used, old table and given $5.00.
Another way to look at the situation is this: if you have a single item, say a handmade rug, that had a high dollar value and you had a house fire, you wouldn't want to be in position to choose between replacing the rug or replacing your kitchen appliances. Set the rug up on your homeowners policy so it can be replaced along with the appliances.
The key is to call your agent, go over anything I mentioned above and, if it makes sense, get them on the homeowners policy. There, no screeching and you just bought a little piece of mind.


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Marching Season
WBA and SCSBOA Tournaments
Concert Season
SCSBOA Festival – Spring 2018
Middle School Guard
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Middle School Color Guard at TVHS — Starts March 13th!
TVHS Golden Valley Regiment is pleased to present our annual Middle School Color Guard program.
Learn the Art of Color Guard
Get a jumpstart on your high school color guard career now and have fun doing it by learning this graceful sport! Now in our second year of offering this program to middle schoolers, color guard blends dance, athleticism, and drill.
This year's middle school color guard program takes place over 6 sessions, two of which are extended, intensive clinics, and culminates with a performance at TVHS's annual Middle School / High School Combined Concert on May 1st.
3/13/2018 — 3:30pm to 6:30pm — Please make sure to bring your signed paperwork and online payment receipt or a check.
3/20/2018 — 3:30pm to 6:30pm
** 3/22/2018 — 3:30pm to 5:30pm (New date and time)
3/27/2018 — (During spring break) Extended rehearsal; times to be determined
5/1/2018 — Final rehearsal and PERFORMANCE! during TVHS's combined middle school / high school concert. Exact times to be announced.
Always bring water and your equipment once it's been issued. On session 1, please bring your paperwork and payment receipt/check.
Dress in loose athletic clothing. If you have long hair, please pull it back in a ponytail, bun, or braid.
$80 — includes instruction, flag and pole, and t-shirt. You can register and pay online or reserve your spot by clicking the appropriate item in the purple section below.
In either case, you'll receive the registration forms after completing "checkout." We must have the signed permission slips in our possession before your student can participate.
Questions? Color Guard Contact Info
If you have any questions, please reach out to our color guard coordinator, Jessica Cowee, at colorguardcoordinator@tvhsband.com.
Meet Our Coach
Alyssa Citero, TVHS Golden Valley Regiment Color Guard Coach
Alyssa is originally from Concord, California. Her color guard career began in 2007 with the Blue Devils C Corps performing at the age of 9. Alyssa continued her color guard career with the Blue Devils B and ending up in the 18-time world champion Drum Corps, the Blue Devils, at the age of 17.
While teaching color guard, she moved to Fresno, CA at the age of 18 for college and to teach the SJCVGPR color guard champions, Selma High School and Abraham Lincoln Middle School. She has been captain of the Blue Devils C color guard, Blue Devils B, and the Blue Devils Winter Guard programs. At the age of 20, Alyssa moved to Southern California where she attends California State University Long Beach and is continuing her education in teaching color guards.
Since 2017, Alyssa has been able to work with programs such as Rancho Cucamonga High School, Palm Desert High School, Great Oak High School, and Temecula Valley High School.
Alyssa marches Fantasia World Winter Guard from Riverside, CA. In the summer of 2018, Alyssa will age out with the Concord Blue Devils, competing alongside with some of the greatest performers in the world to uphold an undefeated world championship title.
Click the item below to pay and register or reserve your spot. After completing the "checkout" process, the confirmation page and email will have a link where you can download the registration forms. Please complete the forms, sign them, and send them with your student to the first clinic.
Band Camp Fee – FULL
Band Camp Fee Week 1
You can Download the 2018 Middle School Winter Guard Registration Forms here.
Band Camp 2018
The Major League of Marching Band
Hosting The Academy at TVHS
Yogurt Island Fundraiser
TVHS Band Yard Sale
Winter Line Support $15.00 – $200.00
Family Donations $50.00 – $450.00
Band Camp Fee Week 2 $100.00
TVHS Band Boosters
The Temecula Valley High School Band Boosters is a non-profit 501(c) organization that supports the efforts of the Golden Valley Regiment Marching Band and Color Guard at TVHS.
We are a group of dedicated parent volunteers who offer our time and effort to help create a meaningful and memorable experience for the children in this program.
Volunteer Signups
Please help keep this program alive with a financial contribution. We encourage you to join us in supporting the band.
Offset our PayPal transaction fee of 2.2% + $0.30 by adding $2.50 to every $100 donation. Every little bit helps. Thank you!
Keep the Music Alive

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If you follow my blog, you know that I absolutely LOVE my OOFOS! I didn't wear anything besides my OOFOS sandals for the summer and my feet were in heaven the whole time. Now that it's getting colder, I found myself not wearing my OOFOS as often, and wearing slippers around the house and tennis shoes when I went out shopping. I started having the most HORRIBLE aches and pains in my feet, especially in the morning…it became excruciating just to get out of bed. After a trip to the doctor and leaving with a diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis, I knew it was because I changed my footwear. The OOFOS had been supporting my high arches all summer and now without that support, my feet were screaming out for a solution.
With the colder weather on the horizon, I absolutely had to get my hands on the OOFOS OOclog Luxe Clog in Satin Graphite. The closed toes make them the perfect footwear option for the fall and winter, and your feet will be supported all season long. The clogs look great dressed up or down, so you can wear them just about anywhere.
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After receiving my OOFOS OOclogs, my feet were slightly less pained each day until the pain was completely gone. I'm so thankful OOFOS has some year-round footwear options…without them I would be in a lot of pain this holiday season, unable to take joy in the little things that I love so much. Whether you're shopping for yourself or someone you love, you can't go wrong with giving the gift of OOFOS.


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Q: Importing github repo as dependency in poetry in docker container Issue:
I am trying to add a bitbucket repo using an ssh key as a tool.poetry.dev.dependency in my pyproject.toml and have it installed in a docker container via docker compose. However, I encounter the following errors (see Errors) when I build the container.
Is there anything that I may be overlooking and/or suggestions to be able to pull a bitbucket repo as a dependency during poetry install in a docker container?
What I have done:

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*I know the bitbucket dependency is the issue because when I exchange it to a local path to a whl file instead, the container builds correctly.

*I can install the dependency locally

*I can clone a different repo in the docker container

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HangupException
The remote server unexpectedly closed the connection.
at /usr/local/lib/python3.10/site-packages/dulwich/protocol.py:220 in read_pkt_line
   216│
   217│         try:
   218│             sizestr = read(4)
   219│             if not sizestr:
 → 220│                 raise HangupException()
   221│             size = int(sizestr, 16)
   222│             if size == 0:
   223│                 if self.report_activity:
   224│                     self.report_activity(4, "read")

The following error occurred when trying to handle this error:
HangupException
Host key verification failed.
at /usr/local/lib/python3.10/site-packages/dulwich/client.py:1151 in fetch_pack
   1147│         with proto:
   1148│             try:
   1149│                 refs, server_capabilities = read_pkt_refs(proto.read_pkt_seq())
   1150│             except HangupException as exc:
 → 1151│                 raise _remote_error_from_stderr(stderr) from exc
   1152│             (
   1153│                 negotiated_capabilities,
   1154│                 symrefs,
   1155│                 agent,

My Files/Commands:
pyproject.toml
    [tool.poetry.dependencies]

    # Trial 1: I am trying to use ssh key to pull to repo (see docker build command) [1]
    package_name = {git = "ssh://git@bitbucket.org/tenant/repo.git", tag = "v0.0.0"}

    # Trial 2: I don't really want to use http because I don't want to have to feed in credentials [1]
    package_name = {git = "https://user@bitbucket.org/tenant/repo.git", tag = "v0.0.0"}

    # Trial 3: I didn't know if it was just a bitbucket thing so I had also tried with git and it works locally just not in a docker container
    package_name = {git="git+ssh://git@github.com/user/repo.git"}`

Dockerfile
    ENV POETRY_VERSION=1.2.2
    RUN pip install poetry==$POETRY_VERSION
    COPY ./poetry.lock ./pyproject.toml ./
    RUN poetry config installer.max-workers 4 \
        && poetry install --no-root`

Docker build command
    docker build --no-cache --ssh default -t $IMAGE_NAME .

Docker compose command
    docker compose build

A: I had the same error thrown at me after trying to install a private package in a container via git. I could get it to work using https instead of ssh.
It might help if you run the install command with -vvv to get a more verbose error.
AFAICT, this seems to be an underlying issue with dulwich.
If you really don't want to use https, I'd go report this on the corresponding poetry issue, hopefully the poetry team can find a workaround until dulwitch rolls out a fix.

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Teachers, public school advocates push for repeal of 'divisive concepts' law
BY: Ethan DeWitt - January 13, 2023
Persuasive research papers are a yearly assignment in David Scannell's English classes, and grading them is part of the job. But last school year, the Milford High School teacher faced a new challenge. The New Hampshire Legislature had passed a law in 2021 barring public school teachers from advocating for certain positions around race, gender, […]
Bill would increase signature threshold, filing fees for state primary candidates
A trio of Republican House lawmakers are pushing to raise the entry requirements for candidates in New Hampshire party primaries, requiring significantly more money or signatures to get onto a primary ballot. But the measure has attracted opposition from other Republicans and Democrats, who argued this week that it will prevent less well-resourced candidates from […]
Senate committee to take up legislation addressing future of Sununu Youth Services Center
BY: Annmarie Timmins - January 11, 2023
Lawmakers know the Department of Health and Human Services will not meet its March 1 deadline for closing the Sununu Youth Services Center and replacing it with a smaller, more therapeutic setting for at-risk youth. The question will be whether they can agree on a new deadline and size of the new facility, fatal challenges […]
House weighs making New Hampshire primaries closed to independent voters
New Hampshire lawmakers are weighing a bill to end the state's tradition of open primaries by requiring residents to register with a political party at least four months before the state primaries in order to vote in that primary. House Bill 101 would bar a longstanding practice in the state: independent-minded voters voting in a […]
Legalization advocates hope new Legislature will bring momentum to cannabis fight
Efforts to legalize cannabis in New Hampshire are coming back this legislative session, after years of legislative defeats. Lawmakers have tried simple legalization bills and complex legislation. Both approaches have crashed against opposition in the state Senate. But this year, supporters say they're coming at the problem with their biggest coalition yet. A sprawling bill […]
In letters, Democrats and Republicans reject DNC demands regarding first-in-the-nation primary
BY: Ethan DeWitt - January 5, 2023
This story was updated on Jan. 5 at 3:45 p.m. When the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee voted in December to recommend bumping New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary to second place, it also added a caveat. New Hampshire could get that second spot only if it changed its laws to expand absentee voting […]
With Medicaid expansion back before lawmakers, supporters point to all that's at stake
BY: Annmarie Timmins - January 5, 2023
Expanding Medicaid insurance to more low-income Granite Staters was a tough sell before it passed the Legislature nine years ago. Fiscal conservatives urged lawmakers to reject predictions that more access to free or subsidized health insurance would lower medical costs and improve health outcomes. They warned it would instead discourage people from seeking jobs that […]
New Hampshire House rejects efforts to allow for remote voting, ban firearms
The New Hampshire House voted down two attempts to allow for remote participation in the House, keeping in place pre-pandemic rules that require a physical presence for floor votes and committee hearings. On a roll call vote Wednesday, the House chamber rejected an effort by House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm to allow for proxy voting, […]
Lawmaker withdraws right-to-know bill that would have added hourly charge of up to $15
A Newmarket lawmaker has withdrawn a bill that would have added as much as a $15 hourly charge to search for, redact, and provide public records requested under the state's right-to-know law. Currently the law allows public offices to charge only for copying records. Several groups, from the the ACLU of New Hampshire and the […]
The New Hampshire Bulletin's 2022 year in review
BY: Dana Wormald - December 23, 2022
2022 began with a lot of big questions – for the world, the nation, and New Hampshire. Would this be the year that COVID-19 loosened its grip on a weary public? Would the political anger and violence of Jan. 6, 2021 be replicated in the aftermath of the November 2022 midterm election? And, here in […]
Right-to-know ombudsman could settle disputes when records are denied
BY: Annmarie Timmins - December 16, 2022
Currently, there's one way to challenge a state agency or municipality that denies a right-to-know request for public documents or access to governmental meetings: take them to court, which can be costly. There may soon be an alternative. Six months after the Legislature created a "right-to-know ombudsman," Gov. Chris Sununu has nominated attorney Thomas Kehr […]
As budget season approaches, rift between Sununu and House Republicans grows
BY: Ethan DeWitt - December 16, 2022
A year after resigning amid controversy, Rep. Ken Weyler is back at the helm of the House Finance Committee, the House Speaker's Office announced this week. But not everyone in the State House is pleased about it. "It's a terrible move," said Gov. Chris Sununu, calling the decision "tone deaf" on the "New Hampshire Today" […]


Google is seeking to get neighbourhood stores to join its overhauled Google Pay platform as part of its ambitious offline strategy by offering them extended support through its vast internet ecosystem.
"Our view is that every neighbourhood store in India should be able to accept digital payments and we have already started work on that front," said Caesar Sengupta, vice-president of Google's Next Billion Users and Payments.
"We are running pilots with small merchants across Bengaluru and New Delhi, mainly bringing in merchant payments through the Google Pay merchant mode," he said at the sidelines of the annual 'Google For India' event on Tuesday when the company announced the rebranding of Google Tez as Google Pay.
Google is already working on making small merchants discoverable on Google Maps, helping them create their profiles online, and assisting them in communicating digitally with their customers.
The company expects that by empowering small merchants it will be able to expand consumer adoption of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based Google Pay.
Targeting large organised retail, Google has partnered with the country's largest company deploying point-of-sales terminals, Pine Labs. Through this, Google will bring offline payments to major branded retail outlets in the first phase, before extending it to small merchants over the following six months to a year. As of now, customers have to punch in their mobile numbers at the payment counter to use Google Pay to complete a transaction.
Google is also working on developing an alternative to printed QR code-based payment, which is the most common mode of offline digital transaction after credit and debit card swipes.
"QR codes are five years old and from China. We can create a better technology and an even better experience for the user," Sengupta said.
Google Tez had started experimenting with audio QR, which allows customers to transact through sound to nearby devices using the platform. This helps them avoid the need to scan codes, keeps payee's user details protected, and can avoid frauds.
Google's attempt at firming up its offline strategy comes at a time when Paytm, India's largest payments company, is witnessing tremendous adoption of its QR code mode of payments across the country. Flipkart-owned PhonePe, too, is firming up its offline strategy using Bluetooth-based PoS terminals.


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Football Australian A-League
2019-20 A-League – Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets Preview & Prediction
When does Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets kick off? Saturday 19th October, 2019 – 09:30 (UK)
Where is Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets being played? Central Coast Stadium
What are the expected weather conditions for Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets? Clear, 22c
What TV channel is Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to A-League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets?
Central Coast Mariners – https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=MARINERS19
Newcastle Jets – http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Newcastle-Jets-FC-tickets/artist/1055546
What was the score in the last meeting between Central Coast Mariners & Newcastle Jets? Newcastle Jets 2-3 Central Coast Mariners
Predicted line-up (4-3-2-1): Birighitti; Gordon, Fox, Rowles, Clisby; Gallifuoco, Stensness, Duric; Oar, De Silva; Simon
Unavailable: Kim Eun-Seon (Injured), Miller (Injured)
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Moss; Koutroumbis, Topor-Stanley, Boogaard, Jackson; Thurgate, Ridenton, Ugarkovic; D. Petratos, Arroyo, Fitzgerald
Unavailable: Kantarovski (Suspended), Hoolahan (Injured), Italiano (Suspended), Sheppard (Injured)
Doubtful: Arroyo (Injured)
After managing just three wins during the entirety of last season's A-League, Central Coast continued where they left off as they were defeated in their season opener. They now host a Newcastle side that will appear in their first contest of the season in what could be a high-scoring game.


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class ProcessAbortException : public std::exception {
public:
  ProcessAbortException(const std::string& what = "") : m_what(what) {}
  virtual ~ProcessAbortException() throw() {}

  virtual const char* what() const throw() {return m_what.c_str();}
protected:
  std::string m_what;
};

class ZProcessProgressBase : public QObject
{
  Q_OBJECT
public:
  explicit ZProcessProgressBase(QObject *parent = 0);
  void setCancelFlag(bool *flag);

  void reportProgress(const void* reporter, double progress);

  // log output
  void setLogFile(const QString &logFile) { m_logFile = logFile; }

signals:
  // progress from 1 to 100, used for QProgressbar
  void progressChanged(int);
  // progress from 0.0 to 1.0
  void progressChanged(double);
  void canceled();
  void processError(QString);
  void finished();

public slots:
  void run();

protected:
  virtual void doWork() = 0;
  //must set before register operations
  // total weight can be changed during operation
  void setTotalWeight(double total) { m_totalWeight = total; sendProgressSignal(); }
  double getTotalWeight() const { return m_totalWeight; }

  void registerOperation(void *reporter, double weight);
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  void registerOperation(ZProcessProgressBase* reporter, double weight);

  void clearRegisteredOperations();

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  void addParentOperation(ZProcessProgressBase *parentOp);
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  void constProcessITKEvent(const itk::Object *caller, const itk::EventObject &event);
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  bool isCanceled() const;
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#endif
  bool isSubOperation() const;

  bool *m_cancelFlag;
  double m_totalWeight;
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  std::map<const void*,double> m_processToProgress;
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  std::vector<ZProcessProgressBase*> m_parentOperations;
  std::vector<ZProcessProgressBase*> m_subOperations;
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Diamond Lake (Oregon)
Diamond Lake is a natural body of water in the southern part of the U.S. state of Oregon. It lies near the junction of Oregon Route 138 and Oregon Route 230 in the Umpqua National Forest in Douglas County. It is located between Mount Bailey to the west and Mount Thielsen to the east; it is just north of Crater Lake National Park.
The outlet of the lake is at its north end. From there, water flows via Diamond Lake Creek into the North Umpqua River and ultimately to the Pacific Ocean. Diamond Lake was named for John Diamond, for whom Diamond Peak is also named. He saw the lake in 1852 while on the summit of Diamond Peak. Diamond was a pioneer settler of Coburg, Oregon, and part of a party opening a road between the Middle Fork Willamette River and Idaho as an immigration route. An adjacent post office named Diamond Lake, Oregon, was established in 1925 and ran until 1956, when it was changed to a summer-only office. Diamond Lake is the host for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Major League Fishing Championship.
Diamond Lake is also the host for the Tour de Diamond, a cycling event that happens every summer. It is the biggest event in the North American Cycling Organization calendar.
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Nearby Locations:
Clearwater Falls (6.5 miles)
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package org.apache.camel.component.undertow;

import org.apache.camel.Exchange;
import org.apache.camel.builder.RouteBuilder;
import org.junit.Test;

public class UndertowProducerTest extends BaseUndertowTest {

    @Test
    public void testHttpSimple() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived(Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "GET");

        String out = template.requestBody("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo", null, String.class);
        assertEquals("Bye World", out);

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testHttpSimpleWithQuery() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived(Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "GET");
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived("name", "me");

        String out = template.requestBody("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo?name=me", null, String.class);
        assertEquals("Bye World", out);

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testHttpSimpleWithExchangeHttpQuery() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived(Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "GET");
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived("name", "me");

        String out = template.requestBodyAndHeader("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo", null, Exchange.HTTP_QUERY, "name=me", String.class);
        assertEquals("Bye World", out);

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testHttpSimpleHeader() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived(Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "POST");

        String out = template.requestBodyAndHeader("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo", null, Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "POST", String.class);
        assertEquals("Bye World", out);

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Test
    public void testHttpSimpleHeaderAndBody() throws Exception {
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedBodiesReceived("Hello World");
        getMockEndpoint("mock:input").expectedHeaderReceived(Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "POST");

        String out = template.requestBodyAndHeader("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo", "Hello World", Exchange.HTTP_METHOD, "POST", String.class);
        assertEquals("Bye World", out);

        assertMockEndpointsSatisfied();
    }

    @Override
    protected RouteBuilder createRouteBuilder() throws Exception {
        return new RouteBuilder() {
            @Override
            public void configure() throws Exception {
                from("undertow:http://localhost:{{port}}/foo")
                    .to("mock:input")
                    .transform().constant("Bye World");
            }
        };
    }
}


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Q: How to use LWC Component in VF Page? I tried many tutorials but none of them works I tried many online tutorials how to use LWC components in VF Page, but I stuck at only one result - VF Page is loaded properly but not showing LWC component. Only the VF Page heading is showing and nothing else.
Here is my code snippet -
1. lwc_comp.html
<template>

LWC Page

        <lightning-button label="Hello" onclick={handleclick}></lightning-button>

</template>

2. lwc_comp.js
import { LightningElement, track } from 'lwc';

export default class walkTestLWC extends LightningElement {
    handleclick(){
        alert("LWC Button Working");
    }
}

3. lwc_comp.js-meta.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<LightningComponentBundle xmlns="http://soap.sforce.com/2006/04/metadata">
    <apiVersion>54.0</apiVersion>
    <isExposed>true</isExposed>
        <targets>
            <target>lightning__AppPage</target>
            <target>lightning__RecordPage</target>
            <target>lightning__HomePage</target>
            <target>lightning__Tab</target>
        </targets>
</LightningComponentBundle>

4. vf_page.vfp
<apex:page applyBodyTag="false" showHeader="false" sidebar="false">

VF Page

    <apex:includeLightning />

</apex:page>

5. vfapp.app
<aura:application extends="ltng:outApp" access="GLOBAL">
    <aura:dependency resource="c:lwc_comp"/>
</aura:application>

I tried so many ways to solve this but nothing works.
Can anyone tell me what's the problem or I am doing some mistake?


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namespace NorthwindWindowsStore.DAL.Model.Interface
{
    public interface ICustomerAndSuppliersByCity
    {
    }
}


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VINA ALJIBES: From the LOS ALJIBES WINERY in Albacete, southwestern Spain. A full bodied wine with deep cherry notes and rich aromas with hints of coffee against a background of blackberry and black cherry.
CHATEAU DUCASSE: A white Bordeaux blend with 50% Sauvignon Blanc grapes that gives off light aromas of tart pineapple and mixed citrus, evolving to sweet peach and distinctive lime; a great wine to pair with the Grilled Tamarind Chicken Breast, Portobello Ravioli or the Southwestern Chili.
SAN FRANOLA GRANOLA WITH FRESH FRUIT AND YOGURT: Hand roasted in small batches with less sugar and toastier flavor, San Franola granola is served with fruit yogurt and a side of fresh pineapple, red seedless grapes and strawberries.
HAIL MERRY GRANOLA WITH FRESH FRUIT AND YOGURT: This delicious gluten free and vegan granola is served with fresh pineapple, red seedless grapes and strawberries with fruit yogurt on the side.
PEPPERED TURKEY SANDWICH (TRAVEL LIGHT): Shaved black peppered turkey breast with lettuce, Roma tomato, Swiss cheese, pickled red onions and a smoky chipotle mustard spreads on dark rye.
ROASTED PORTOBELLO WRAP (TRAVEL LIGHT): Rosemary garlic tortilla wrap filled with roasted Portobello mushrooms, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, baby arugula lettuce and tomatoes served with a smoky tomato and balsamic spread and a side of fresh pineapple, red seedless grapes, and strawberries.
ROAST BEEF ROMESCO SANDWICH: Shaved medium-cooked roast beef, romesco spread, green leaf lettuce, roma tomato and sliced provolone cheese, served on a basil and cheese focaccia roll and served with a TCHO chocolate for dessert.
SPICY QUINOA WRAP (TRAVEL LIGHT): Cool cucumber tortilla wrap with edamame hummus spread, a spicy red quinoa salad (onion, cashews, chickpeas, green onion, fresh mint, tahini, rice vinegar and chili sauce), lettuce, tomatoes, carrots and feta cheese. Served with a side of fresh pineapple, red seedless grapes and strawberries.
TUNA NICOISE SALAD (TRAVEL LIGHT): Gilt Taste gave this classic salad a lighter spin with crisp Romaine and mesclan lettuce topped with thin French green beans, flaked albacore tuna, potatoes, tomatoes, hard boiled cage free eggs and pitted kalamata olives. Served with a balsamic and olive oil dressing on the side.
ARTISAN CHEESE SELECTION (TRAVEL LIGHT): Have a picnic at 35,000 feet with a selection of artisan cheeses including brie, Swiss, pepper jack, and cheddar all served with red seedless grapes, dried apple slices, a fig and gluten free Crunchmaster crackers.
PEANUT BUTTER & JAM HALF SANDWICH: A universal kid-pleaser: half PBJ sandwich made with soft wheat bread, creamy peanut butter and strawberry jam. Served with Tasty brand fruit snacks for dessert.
MOLE CHICKEN SANDWICH: Raisin baguette with Mole marinated chicken breast, lettuce, red pepper, tomato, panela cheese and picked onions. Served with a Guayaba roll Guava candy.
MARINATED CECINA BEEF WRAP: Chipotle Wheat Tortilla with marinated Cecina dried beef with poblano dressing, spinach, carrot, cucumber, tomato and yellow pepper. Served with a side salad of cucumber, onion, celery and yogurt and a Guayaba roll Guava candy for dessert.
KUKO BITES: More than just cookies, Kuko Bites are all natural, gluten free and made with goji berries, seeds, nuts, dried fruit and cacao nibs.
KRAVE BASIL CITRUS TURKEY JERKY: Turkey breast infused with tangy citrus for a jerky that subtly seasoned but bursting with flavor.
479° POPCORN SEA SALT CARMEL (TRAVEL LIGHT): A delicious mix of sweet and salty: organic popcorn in buttery caramel with a sprinkle of Fleur de Sel on top.
BBQ POPCHIPS (TRAVEL LIGHT): A unique potato chip that's not fried or baked, made with just a little heat, pressure and the tangiest barbeque seasoning.
HEARTY: This anytime combination includes Old Wisconsin beef salami, Late July Organic Crackers, Oakfield Farms cheddar cheese, Snyder's mini pretzels, Welch's fruit snacks, and Thin Addictives Cranberry Almond cookies.
PROTEIN: This protein-packed meal combines Bumble Bee lemon pepper tuna, multi-seed crackers, Wild Garden sundried tomato hummus, Partners crackers, Emerald's natural almonds and yummy fruit snacks.
JET SET KID PACK: This fun kids' snack box comes with Giddy Dip'ems Snacks, Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers, Pepperidge Farm Whole Grain Goldfish, 18 Rabbits Bunny Bar, Dolphin Earbuds and a slide puzzle to pass the time.
THE COSMOPOLITAN: Absolute Vodka and Cranapple with a squeeze of lime and, like the hotel, just the right amount of wrong.
ROCK & ROLL: Absolute Vodka and Rockstar Lemonade with a squeeze of lemon…record deal not included.
FUNKIN MARGARITA: Sauza Hornitos Tequlia and Funkin Mix with a squeeze of lime.
DIRTY MARGARITA: Fiesta in a cup! Sauza Hornitos Reposado Tequila, Funkin Margarita Mix, Bud Light and a squeeze of lime.
ENGLISH MARY: The perfect drink to loosen up that stiff upper lip. Bombay Sapphire Gin, bloody Mary mix and squeeze of lime. Cheers!
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West Coast & Cederberg
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
Karoo Game Reserves
Elephant Coast
KZN Battlefields
Phinda
Kruger / Sabi Sands
Damaraland & Skeleton Coast
Kaokoland & the Kunene
Sossusvlei-Namibrand
Linyanati and Savute
Makgadikgadi
Matusadona
Malilangwe
Matobos
Mahale National Park
Selous National Park
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Bunyaruguru Crater Lake Region
Inhaca Island
Anjajavy Reserve
Nosey Be
Ile Sainte Marie
This arid, mountainous region in the north west of Namibia, is sandwiched between the Skeleton Coast and the Etosha National Park, and bounded in the north by the Kunene River. It is the most rugged, remote part of the country – much of it only accessible by 4x4 or fly-in safaris.
Water courses such as the Hoanib and Hoarusib rivers have gouged deep, rock-walled valleys through the rugged mountains. These form the migration routes for the desert-adapted elephant and rhino for which the area is famous. In this harsh climate you don't get large concentrations of game.
But, even in the dry season, several natural springs support a surprising diversity of plants and animals, with regular sightings of Hartmann's mountain zebra, spotted hyena, oryx and even, occasionally, desert-adapted lion.
The area can be explored on self-drive or guided 4x4 excursions, while adventurous types can track rhino and elephant on foot, or go rafting on the Kunene River. The magnificent Epupa Falls, one of Namibia's most popular tourist attractions, is a highlight of a visit to the north and the nearby rock pools and lush vegetation provides some relief from the otherwise harsh environment of the region.
The Kunene is also the ancestral home of the pastoral Himba people who live in scattered settlements throughout the far north west. Distinguished by their natural beauty, intricate hairstyles, distinctive jewellery and body adornments, they have clung onto their traditions, and can be easily recognised by the red colouring of their skin, produced by the application of a mixture of red ochre and fat that protects against the harsh desert sun.
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Randy Rhea
Born: August 6,1958
Died: April 04,1993
Section: Tenor I
Randy Rhea's legacy to the Turtle Creek Chorale can be traced to many specific things Randy did while a member. Not only was he a singer and an officer and a board member and finally a staff member, but he was the life of the party in rehearsal and especially "playing dress up" at retreat. He loved life and loved living. In his own words as his illness began to take its toll, "It is not dying of which I am afraid, it is living." He chose the terms upon which he lived and those of his death.
One of the things that will forever cement Randy in the annals of the TCC, was his penchant for sending cards. It almost got us into a national scandal! During the final days of his illness, he sent me a card with a little insert. I read the little insert at his memorial service. KERA chose to use the little insert in AFTER GOODBYE. The morning after it aired nationally, I received a call from Missouri from the author of the poem who had not been credited because his name was not on the slip of paper Randy enclosed. Patrick Overton was absolutely thrilled that his words had been used in such a meaningful way:
"When you come to the edge of all the light you know, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: you will step out on solid ground or you will be taught to fly."
At Randy's last retreat, during testimony time, he made his way very feebly to the podium. He quoted his favorite card…it had two empty rocking chairs on the porch and on the inside it said, " When I get to heaven, I am going to sit in a rocking chair next to God and thank him for you.� At that point, he began to look around the room at everyone, one at a time, and said, "and you, and you, and you and…".
Randy's words on the PBS special rang a deep chord in those that heard them. He received 'fan' mail from people all over the country for his honesty and the sincerity with which he told his story. His contribution to the documentary will continue to inspire as long as there is such a thing as a VHS and beyond in our memories. One letter: "I saw your touching story on television last night. I was touched by your words. We live in such an ugly world, people who do not take time to try to understand differences in others' can be very ugly. Continue to give of yourself as you have, for only goodness and blessing are ahead of you."
We will always remember Randy as he was in the beginning, full of life, full beard, full of figure. And we will remember, too, the Randy of the last years, thin as a rail, difficulty in walking because of his illness and a pillow with him everywhere he went because he was so thin, the simple act of sitting was excruciating at times. He carried his pillow to Parkland 4 or 5 days a week for the last couple of years. He couldn't drive, so he had to allow someone to pick him up. But he would not let you park and help him in. Yes, he was stubborn. Toward the end of his life, because he could no longer negotiate the stairs in his apartment that lead to his upstairs bedroom, Anne and Trigger asked him to come live with them so they could take care of him. As wonderful as that offer was, it was not an option for Randy. He insisted on taking care of himself, along with the help of friends like Bert and Careline. He simply moved all his things downstairs and lived in his living room….as happy a life as anyone I have ever known in that situation. He got up and got dressed every single day of his life.
Many have said that when illness takes control of a person, their personalities don't change, but those traits they already held are only magnified. Randy is a case in point. He became sweeter, more loving, more funny and more determined to make a difference through his illness. His warm engaging smile will always be with us in our minds.
From A.G. Black at Randy's memorial service:
"Always, the life of the first tenor section, although there may have been many vying for that title, he was a faithful member, having taken only one concert off in his 10 years. In 1988, Randy began working on the PR side of the organization. This brought the TCC huge public awareness, from the Dallas Morning News to KERA. He got the TCC on Good Morning, America, a nationally distributed API story. Randy played a huge role in AFTER GOODBYE: AN AIDS STORY. The special showed Randy at home, in the park and in the hospital room where he died. Randy WAS the Turtle Creek Chorale. We will miss him terribly.
Randy was from Jonesboro, Arkansas and graduated from the University of Dallas with a bachelor's degree in drama. He served in the public relations office with the Fairmont Hotel and then with Carpenters and Associates public relations firm. Randy sang with the Chorale for 10 years and worked as marketing/public relations consultant for the final two years of his life. He also served on the board of Razzle Dazzle Dallas. Randy is survived by family members in Arkansas, friends across the country (especially those he made at Parkland) and his mentor and surrogate parent, Jean Carpenter.
Randy first performed with the Chorale in the December 1983 production of SING WE NOWELL! He sang with the Chorale through March 1993. During this time he was featured in several productions as follows:
TEXAS COUNTDOWN… 150 – June 1985 – sang "J'ay le rebours" with the Madrigals.
JUBILATE – December 1985 – sang "Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming" & "My Gift" with the Madrigals.
INTERMEZZO – March 1986 – sang "It Est Bel Et Bon" with the Madrigals.
POPS '86 – June 1986 – sang "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" with the Watchdog Octet.
CHRISTMAS – WRAP IT UP – December 1987 – sang "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" as a solo
TEXAS HO HO HO DOWN!!! – December 1989 – sang "Ava Maria" as a solo.
I'M DREAMING OF A WHAT CHRISTMAS? – December 1990 – played the part of Grandpa.
MAGIC! – December 1992 – Was a member of the Santa Polka skit
In addition to singing with the Chorale, Randy also served in the following Chorale offices:
5th season – Advertising Sales Committee
5th season – Ticket Sales Committee
7th season – Member At Large
8th season – Vice President
6th, 7th & 8th seasons – Member of Board of Directors
12th & 13th seasons – Public Relations Consultant
The Turtle Creek Chorale performed the World Premeir of "Faith" composed by David Maddus for text by Patrick Overton in memory of TCC Public Relations Director, Randy Rhea on January 10, 1994 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
Randy died on Sunday, April 4, 1993 at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. A memorial service was held on Friday, April 9, 1993 at the Sammons Center for the Arts in Dallas.


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Irena Borowik, Branko Ančić, and Radosław Tyrała
The Oxford Handbook of Atheism
Edited by Stephen Bullivant and Michael Ruse
Religion, Atheism, History of Religion
10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199644650.013.020
The Context: Atheization in CEE
Sociologists on Atheists and Atheism in Communist and Post-Communist Europe
Atheism in the Post-Communist Transformation in the Light of EVS Data
Towards a Conclusion and…Some Further Doubts
This essay offers a fresh exploration of atheism in post-communist Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), while also providing an overview of existing research into atheism and non-religion in the region. In light of the legacy of state-imposed atheism, and the subsequent (apparent) 'religious awakening' in some countries, the authors demonstrate the significance of national religious traditions and confessional structures for understanding diversity of atheism's nature and extent within the area. Analysis of European Values Survey data show that confessional structures of societies play more important role in spread of atheism than religious tradition (Catholicism or Orthodoxy) and that religious mono-confessionality supports vitality of religion, while religious pluralism makes more space for further differentiations of world-views, including atheism. The analysis also confirm that in CEE atheists, both 'soft' and 'hard', are not coherent as a group, and that some of them profess belief in supernatural powers and/or declare a religious affiliation.
Keywords: Central and Eastern Europe, CEE, state-imposed atheism, atheization, Catholicism, Communism, Orthodoxy, confessional structure, post-communist, religious pluralism, religious awakening
Irena Borowik
Irena Borowik, Professor at Jagiellonian University, Poland, is a sociologist of religion in the Institute of Sociology and has been president of Nomos Publishing House since 1991. She is interested in theoretical and methodological problems of the sociology of religion, religious change in post-communist countries, and in the religiosity of European societies.
Branko Ančić
Branko Ančić is a sociologist working at the Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Croatia. He is currently completing a PhD thesis on the relationship between religion and health, specifically within the context of religious community as a social resource significant for an individual health.
Radosław Tyrała
Radosław Tyrała is an assistant lecturer in at AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków (Poland). He is currently completing his PhD at Jagiellonian University, exploring the minority status of Polish nonbelievers. He is the author of (in Polish) A Taxon Too Many: Race as a Debatable Category (Oficyna Naukowa, 2005), and Opposite Poles of Evolutionism: Arms Race between Science and Religion (NOMOS, 2007).


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The Convair 990 Coronado was a narrow-body four-engined jet airliner produced by the Convair division of General Dynamics, a "stretched" version of their earlier Convair 880 produced in response to a request from American Airlines. The 990 was lengthened by 10 ft (3.0 m), which increased the number of passengers from between 88 and 110 in the 880, to between 96 and 121. This was still fewer than the contemporary Boeing 707 (110 to 189) or Douglas DC-8 (105 to 173), although the 990 was claimed to be 25–35 mph (40–56 km/h) faster than either in cruise.
The Convair 990A is still the fastest non-supersonic commercial transport to have ever been produced. During May 1961, one of the pre-production 990 prototype aircraft set a record of .97 Mach in level flight at an altitude of 22,500 ft., equivalent to a true airspeed of 675 mph. This was before the various aerodynamic drag-reduction changes were applied to the later 990A in order to meet certain performance guarantees which Convair had made to American Airlines. These subsequent modifications made to the later 990A (consisting of the four wing-mounted anti-shock body "speed capsules" and substantial streamlining of the engine pylon/wing interface) increased the velocity at which onset of transonic drag would occur by 0.09 Mach. As such, the 990A would have been capable of speeds slightly in excess of 700 mph
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One Eastern Carolina county updates dispatch areas after two fires within four days
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) – A couple is left distraught after losing their belongings and three dogs to a house fire on New Year's Eve morning. Their experience found them advocating for change that appears to have already taken place.
This family and their neighbors told WITN they are concerned that a fire station less than two miles away wasn't authorized to respond until three other units showed up and requested more help.
Brad Cumston and Lindsey Duke watched from the street as firefighters worked to calm the flames consuming the inside of their home. The tragedy has found the couple asking questions.
"Why is the closest fire department that is fully trained with a fire truck that has water not the first one here, not the here at all," said Duke.
Duke and her husband, Brad Cumston believe precious time was lost by the Washington Fire Department not being dispatched to their Wharton Street home. Instead, Clark's Neck Volunteer Fire Department, which is a mile farther from their home, was dispatched. According to standard practices, this follows protocol. However, the unimaginable loss sparked several emotions.
"Devastation. Terror – you can't do anything, it's a very helpless feeling… very," said Duke.
The fire in their home started in the kitchen and after the investigation, Clark's Neck fire officials said two stove top knobs were found in the on position and several items nearby. The couple had 6 dogs, three died in the fire, but Cumston tells us one dog was notorious for jumping on the counters and looking for leftover food.
"Nobody was there and they saw the burner on, ya know they're on and the only thing we can think is nobody is going to break in the house cause of the dogs so we didn't do it, so it had to have been the dog," said Cumston.
After speaking with county officials, WITN is told every department has a mutual aid agreement handled by the chiefs. We're told The Clark's neck mutual aid agreement for structure fire response originally included Chocowinity and Bunyan fire department.
We caught up with Clark's Neck Fire, Chief Bryan Dixon, at another fire on Tuesday, he told WITN change is underway as a result of the Wharton Street Fire.
"The outcome of every fire, we evaluate what happened and what we can do better. In this evaluation, we have decided after talking about all the circumstances we faced in this one to add Washington as a fourth department in this location," said Chief Dixon. "Just to help with the response times, in the manpower on scene."
Now, according to Chief Dixon, four fire departments will automatically be dispatched for calls from the residential areas of Page Road back toward the city of Washington.
Clarks Neck Volunteer Fire Department
Chocowinity Volunteer Fire Department
Bunyan Volunteer Fire Department
Washington Fire Department
Cumston said he was glad a change was made. Cumston and his wife now hope that other departments take this as an opportunity to look for any similar patterns in their response plans.
The fire that erupted off of highway 264 Tuesday afternoon is one of the first to benefit from Washington City Fire under this new mutual aid agreement. Washington Firefighters were first to the scene to extinguish the flames.


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Sharon organises 24-hour fundraising marathon for Tickled Pink
By News & Blogs Team
Our inspirational colleague Sharon Noble brought together colleagues and the local community groups she volunteers with for a 24-hour marathon fundraiser at our Fareham store in support of Tickled Pink.
Sharon's a tireless supporter of our breast cancer campaign – a cause close to her heart after she was diagnosed with breast cancer herself nine years ago.
She worked with the community champions from our nearby stores in Havant, Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Gosport and Totton to organise a 24-hour treadmill challenge – inviting colleagues, members of the Gosport Road Runners, her family and people from the local community to take turns.
Sharon said: "I love to do things like this because I've been given a second chance and I'm determined to make the most of that."
Sharon, pictured here on the right with fellow fundraisers Katy Trapani from our Havant store (left) and Rachel Webber from Asda Gosport, sprayed her hair pink for the day and organised a raffle and tombola, raising more than £1,000 for Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now during the event.
It's just the latest in a long list of epic fundraising challenges Sharon has completed – having previously swum the Solent, starred in a fashion show, abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, cycled and taken part in a parachute jump for charity. She's now in training for a cross-Channel relay swim planned for 2019.
Sharon said: "I'm fitter and healthier now than I was before I developed breast cancer. Once I had done the abseiling, parachute jumps and swimming across the Solent I wanted a different challenge – and keeping a treadmill moving for 24 hours was certainly that!
"My little boy Charlie was a year old when I was diagnosed and for two weeks they didn't know where my cancer was, so I was thinking, 'Will I get a chance to see you grow up?' He's 10 now and ran three miles on the treadmill with us. I'm making the most of my life."
Hayley Hamlett (above), who works for local community development charity One Community, was one of the people happy to repay Sharon's tireless support for them by taking a turn on the treadmill.
She said: "I think what Sharon does is phenomenal. She's a fantastic person and is great not just for Asda but the community as a whole. She's a natural people person, but she's also a problem solver who goes out of her way to make people's lives better.
"Even though it's a big shop you see regular customers in Asda going several times a week, and the banter and spirit among people like Sharon is a big reason for that. The number of people waving at the girls on the treadmill because they knew them was amazing to see."
Mayor of Fareham Geoff Fazackarley has worked with Sharon at a number of community events over the years – he's pictured above with Sharon and Hayley at One Community's Farehem opening.
He said: "She does a lot of good and valuable work and I think she goes above her remit as community champion. Sharon doesn't just turn up – she's very hands-on and gets everyone involved. She's a treasure really."
Sharon said she was really grateful for everyone's support at the event.
She said: "I tend to get a lot of support because I've been through breast cancer myself and so people who know me will come and help – but that's something I never take for grant.
"There were lots of people coming and watching, giving generously and telling us their stories, which was a reminder that there are so many people who've been affected by breast cancer.
"It was really nice to hear people's stories and to be able to say 'I know where you're coming from because I've been there myself'."
Blaise, 10, raises £1,000 for Tickled Pink in support of his grandma, Ann, from Benton
Coatbridge community champion Ann is proud to support our Tickled Pink campaign
Karen shares her breast cancer experience to support our Tickled Pink campaign


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Maurice Raskin (1906 – 1984) was a Belgian violinist.

Born in Liège, Raskin, a student of Édouard Nadaud (violin) and Lucien Capet (chamber music), was one of the best Belgian violinists of his time. During his exile in England during the Second World War, he founded the "Belgian London Quartet". Laureate of the International Fritz Kreisler Competition in 1928, he made a long career as a concert and chamber musician, documented also by numerous recordings, including those with the "Maurice Raskin Quartet". In 1928, his friend, composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, dedicated to him the second of his Chôros bis (W 227) and Jean Absil, his Chaconne for solo violin Op.69 (1949).

Raskin had been a professor of chamber music at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels since 1936 and appointed violin teacher in 1939. He was appointed first violin teacher at the Maastricht Conservatory in 1956. Among his students were Francis Duroy, Georges Octors and Sigiswald Kuijken with his wife Marleen Thiers.

He was appointed member of many juries for violin competitions: the Queen Elisabeth Competition, the Conservatoire de Paris competition and that of the Moscow Conservatory.

He bequeathed his music collection to a special foundation at the library of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.

References

External links
 Discography on Discogs
 Debussy's Violin Sonata, L. 140: I. Allegro vivo (YouTube)

1906 births
1984 deaths
Musicians from Liège
Belgian classical violinists
Academic staff of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
20th-century Belgian musicians
Belgian music educators
20th-century classical violinists

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Salman to star in Dhoom 4 along with Katrina!
Bollywood actor Salman Khan who has several movies in his kitty and is enjoying the success of Race 3, might star in the fourth installment of the Franchise 'Dhoom' which is produced by Aditya Chopra under the 'Yash Raj Films' banner, media reported on Friday.
There are speculations that Katrina Kaif might play the female lead in Dhoom 4 too. If that happens, it is be going to be the sixth film together for Salman and Katrina.
After Aamir Khan, it's the Sultan of Bollywood's turn to join the superhit Dhoom Franchise. Dhoom franchise has always guaranteed a style-packed ride to the audience on the big screen. From John to Hrithik, Bollywood hottest stars have starred in 'Dhoom'.
Salman has got his hand full with Ali Abbas's Bharat and Arbaaz Khan's Dabangg 3 and is expected to start shooting for Dabangg 3 in early 2019.
Rumour has it that Ranveer Singh is also to be a part of the film as well. Dhoom 4 will, reportedly, be helmed by Vijay Krishna Acharya, who has helmed the previous Dhoom films and is currently busy shooting Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan starrer 'Thugs Of Hindostan'.
A Mumbai daily reported that Salman Khan is going to sport long hair for the part and will have a scar on his face and will not be playing a negative role. There are also rumours that Dhoom 4 will go on floors in early 2019 and will be shot in Dubai.
YRF spokesperson has denied these reports and told Mid-Day that "Work on Dhoom 4 hasn't started yet. There's no truth to these rumours." Sources suggest that Adi is planning to make an official announcement once the paperwork is complete.