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Q: Get and save bitmap from HWND (8, 4, 1 bits-per-pixel - black image) I write this simple code for saving bitmap to file (*.bmp) from HWND.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <windows.h>

bool captureAndSave(const HWND& hWnd, int nBitCount, const char* szFilePath)
{
    if(!szFilePath || !strlen(szFilePath))
    {
        printf("bad function arguments\n");
        return false;
    }

    //calculate the number of color indexes in the color table
    int nColorTableEntries = -1;
    switch(nBitCount)
    {
        case 1:
            nColorTableEntries = 2;
            break;
        case 4:
            nColorTableEntries = 16;
            break;
        case 8:
            nColorTableEntries = 256;
            break;
        case 16:
        case 24:
        case 32:
            nColorTableEntries = 0;
            break;
        default:
            nColorTableEntries = -1;
            break;
    }

    if(nColorTableEntries == -1)
    {
        printf("bad bits-per-pixel argument\n");
        return false;
    }

    HDC hDC = GetDC(hWnd);
    HDC hMemDC = CreateCompatibleDC(hDC);

    int nWidth = 0;
    int nHeight = 0;

    if(hWnd != HWND_DESKTOP)
    {
        RECT rect;
        GetClientRect(hWnd, &rect);
        nWidth = rect.right - rect.left;
        nHeight = rect.bottom - rect.top;
    }
    else
    {
        nWidth = ::GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXSCREEN);
        nHeight = ::GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYSCREEN);
    }

    HBITMAP hBMP = CreateCompatibleBitmap(hDC, nWidth, nHeight);
    SelectObject(hMemDC, hBMP);
    BitBlt(hMemDC, 0, 0, nWidth, nHeight, hDC, 0, 0, SRCCOPY);

    int nStructLength = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER) + sizeof(RGBQUAD) * nColorTableEntries;
    LPBITMAPINFOHEADER lpBitmapInfoHeader = (LPBITMAPINFOHEADER)new char[nStructLength];
    ::ZeroMemory(lpBitmapInfoHeader, nStructLength);

    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biSize = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER);
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biWidth = nWidth;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biHeight = nHeight;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biPlanes = 1;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biBitCount = nBitCount;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biCompression = BI_RGB;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biXPelsPerMeter = 0;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biYPelsPerMeter = 0;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biClrUsed = nColorTableEntries;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biClrImportant = nColorTableEntries;

    DWORD dwBytes = ((DWORD) nWidth * nBitCount) / 32;
    if(((DWORD) nWidth * nBitCount) % 32) {
        dwBytes++;
    }
    dwBytes *= 4;

    DWORD dwSizeImage = dwBytes * nHeight;
    lpBitmapInfoHeader->biSizeImage = dwSizeImage;

    LPBYTE lpDibBits = 0;
    HBITMAP hBitmap = ::CreateDIBSection(hMemDC, (LPBITMAPINFO)lpBitmapInfoHeader, DIB_RGB_COLORS,  (void**)&lpDibBits, NULL, 0);
    SelectObject(hMemDC, hBitmap);
    BitBlt(hMemDC, 0, 0, nWidth, nHeight, hDC, 0, 0, SRCCOPY);
    ReleaseDC(hWnd, hDC);

    BITMAPFILEHEADER bmfh;
    bmfh.bfType = 0x4d42;  // 'BM'
    int nHeaderSize = sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER) + sizeof(RGBQUAD) * nColorTableEntries;
    bmfh.bfSize = 0;
    bmfh.bfReserved1 = bmfh.bfReserved2 = 0;
    bmfh.bfOffBits = sizeof(BITMAPFILEHEADER) + sizeof(BITMAPINFOHEADER) + sizeof(RGBQUAD) * nColorTableEntries;

    FILE *pFile = 0;
    fopen_s(&pFile, szFilePath, "wb");
    if(!pFile)
    {
        ::DeleteObject(hBMP);
        ::DeleteObject(hBitmap);
        delete[]lpBitmapInfoHeader;
        printf("can not open file\n");
        return false;
    }

    DWORD nColorTableSize = 0;
    if (nBitCount != 24)
        nColorTableSize = (1 << nBitCount) * sizeof(RGBQUAD);
    else
        nColorTableSize = 0;

    fwrite(&bmfh, sizeof(BITMAPFILEHEADER), 1, pFile);
    fwrite(lpBitmapInfoHeader, nHeaderSize,1,pFile);

    if(nBitCount < 16)
    {
        int nBytesWritten = 0;
        RGBQUAD *rgbTable = new RGBQUAD[nColorTableEntries * sizeof(RGBQUAD)];
        //fill RGBQUAD table and write it in file
        for(int i = 0; i < nColorTableEntries; ++i)
        {
            rgbTable[i].rgbRed = rgbTable[i].rgbGreen = rgbTable[i].rgbBlue = i;
            rgbTable[i].rgbReserved = 0;

            fwrite(&rgbTable[i], sizeof(RGBQUAD), 1, pFile);
        }
        delete[]rgbTable;

        /*
        RGBQUAD rgb;
        for (DWORD i = 0; i < nColorTableEntries ; i++)
        {
            rgb.rgbBlue = rgb.rgbGreen = rgb.rgbRed = (BYTE)(i*(255/(nColorTableEntries-1)));
            nBytesWritten = fwrite(&rgb, 1, sizeof(rgb), pFile);
            if (nBytesWritten != sizeof(rgb))
            {
                printf("error while writing rgb header\n");
                fclose(pFile);

                ::DeleteObject(hBMP);
                ::DeleteObject(hBitmap);
                delete[]lpBitmapInfoHeader;

                return false;
            }
        }
        */
    }

    fwrite(lpDibBits, dwSizeImage, 1, pFile);

    fclose(pFile);

    ::DeleteObject(hBMP);
    ::DeleteObject(hBitmap);
    delete[]lpBitmapInfoHeader;
}

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 1,  "1.bmp");
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 4,  "4.bmp");
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 8,  "8.bmp");
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 16, "16.bmp");
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 24, "24.bmp");
    captureAndSave(HWND_DESKTOP, 32, "32.bmp");

    return 0;
}

Images are saved properly for 32, 24 and 16 bits per pixel. But for 8, 4 and 1 bits per pixel image contains only black pixels.
Please tell me what I'm doing wrong.

A: For 8/4/1 bit images, which are indexed images, must write RGBQUAD table to file, because raw bitmap data is not colors, but indexes to RQBQUAD table.

A: When GDI copies images to an indexed surface, it needs to map the colors it has on the source to colors available on the destination.
Until, and unless, you create and select a palette into the destination DC, GDI won't know what colors are available, and will map the colors using the default palette, which will define black and white only.
The could be quite a lot involved in this - ideally you'd want to scan the source image, create a map of all the colors used and their freqencies and use that to compute an ideal palette.
Or, just use CreateHalfTonePalette.
In your case, you are blitting onto a DIBSection with the required bit depth, so you need to initialize the DIBSections color-table before performing the blit.
iirc, When blitting to a DIB Section, having the DIBSections color table setup is more important than selecting an HPALETTE into the DC - but you can use the palette created by CreateHalfTonePalette, and extract the resulting color table.


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Q: How to log a variable onlineID to Gatling logs I am new to scala and Gatling.
When Gatling does a check for a status 200 I want to include a variable onlineID into the logs so that I know which user had an issue.
 object MyRequests{
    val getAddressForOnlineId = feed(Configuration.csvFeeder)
      .exec(
      http("Abfrage von Adressdaten")
        .get(Configuration.baseUrl + "/myrequest/${myonlineID}" )
        .headers(Configuration.globalHeaders)
        .check(status.is(200))
    )

How can I do this?

A: Save the status in your check with saveAs and then in an exec(function) block, extract the status and myonlineID values from the Session and print into your own file or slf4j logger when status is not 200.
I recommend you have a look at the official documentation and Gatling Academy.

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Science & Mathematics Astronomy & Space
Is there a dangerous bubble in space?
A few years ago when I was a kid I read this one article that talked about a space bubble heading towards earth that would wreak havoc on the planet and inside the bubble there was this cloud with a star that would go supernova and we wouldn't be able to tell when it would get here. Later on some people told me... show more A few years ago when I was a kid I read this one article that talked about a space bubble heading towards earth that would wreak havoc on the planet and inside the bubble there was this cloud with a star that would go supernova and we wouldn't be able to tell when it would get here. Later on some people told me that it was a fake but I was just curious if this is true , is there anything like this in space?
Best Answer: Nothing like that has ever been seen.
But there is a theory that space itself could undergo a phase change and drop to a lower internal energy state. This new state would have different laws of physics. And this state would expand as a sphere at the speed if light. There would be no way to see it coming. But this hasn't happened since the universe's first nanosecond 14 billion years ago.
Jeffrey K · 3 months ago
No, there is NOT. Nibiru is Akkadian, Sumerian, Babylonian name for the planet Jupiter an d a hoax perpetrated y someone who died in 2012 (????)
.Nemesis, a supposedly binary star withe the Sun, does NOT exist. The dark galactic cloud in one of Sir Fred Hoyle's science fiction books is FICTION.
The willful ignorance, alarm and panic people like you insist on propagating online is far more dangerous and very contagious.
CarolOklaNola · 3 months ago
Dangers to life on Earth from space:
Comets,
Asteroids,
Cosmic rays, gamma rays, and a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from sun,
Wandering star or black hole (used to be a star),
Aliens wanting something (water, uranium, slaves, invite you to a barbecue),
Human launched missiles with atomic warheads.
Only that last one and maybe the first one or two or three have any real chance of doing you in during your short (comparitively) life span.
Source(s): Many of the science tv shows, politicians, and the Internet that try to make us afraid of most anything.
Starrysky · 3 months ago
There may well be. It could be the thing that sucked the entire IQ out of your head, leaving you as one of the dumbest people on the planet. Reported for trolling!
Warren · 3 months ago
No. You need a better BS detector.
Clive · 3 months ago
another hoax
Sharon · 3 months ago
This sounds like the plot of a very bad sci-fi movie or perhaps nonsense anime.
poldi2 · 3 months ago
Sounds alot like this
https://youtu.be/ ijFm6DxNVyI?t=160
Pavel · 3 months ago
Hahaha no.
Word to the Wise · 3 months ago
No, there is nothing like that in space. Maybe you read something in a comic book or fiction story.
Morningfox · 3 months ago
A few years ago when I was a kid I read this one article that talked about a space bubble heading towards earth that would wreak havoc on the planet and inside the bubble there was this cloud with a star that would go supernova and we wouldn't be able to tell when it would get here. Later on some people told me that it was a fake but I was just curious if this is true , is there anything like this in space?
Why is helium lighter than air?
What year will the moon be fully terraformed?
Is a galaxy like a huge hurricane in space Planets forming like hail balls?
Could there be lost humans walking around and being brought up living on alien planets?
What would happen if the sun moved 7000 miles closer to earth? Would we notice a difference?
Did you ever think that the Moon landing and walk in 1969, was filmed in a T.V, recording studio .?
Besides moon or Mars exploration, why not explore the milky way?
Today, we are having lunar eclipse here in India. What are precautions should I take?
Why do people believe in the moon landing if we haven t been back in 50 years?
Do you think life exists elsewhere in the universe besides planet Earth? Why or why not?

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package fr.wseduc.smsproxy.providers.ovh;

import java.security.MessageDigest;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.util.Date;
import java.util.Map.Entry;

import io.vertx.core.Handler;
import io.vertx.core.Vertx;
import io.vertx.core.buffer.Buffer;
import io.vertx.core.http.HttpClient;
import io.vertx.core.http.HttpClientOptions;
import io.vertx.core.http.HttpClientRequest;
import io.vertx.core.http.HttpClientResponse;
import io.vertx.core.json.JsonObject;

public class OVHHelper {

	private final static String API_VERSION = "1.0";

	public enum OVH_ENDPOINT{
		// ovh_eu: OVH Europe
		ovh_eu("eu.api.ovh.com"),
		// ovh_ca: OVH North America
		ovh_ca("ca.api.ovh.com"),
		// runabove_ca: RunAbove
		runabove_ca("api.runabove.com"),
		// sys_eu: SoYouStart Europe
		sys_eu("eu.api.soyoustart.com"),
		// sys_ca: SoYouStart North America
		sys_ca("ca.api.soyoustart.com"),
		// ks_eu: Kimsufi Europe
		ks_eu("eu.api.kimsufi.com"),
		// ks_ca: Kimsufi North America
		ks_ca("ca.api.kimsufi.com");

		private String val;

		private OVH_ENDPOINT(String s){
			this.val = s;
		}
		public String getValue(){
			return this.val;
		}
	};

	public static String getRequestSignature(String AS, String CK, String method, String query, String body, String timestamp) throws NoSuchAlgorithmException{
		MessageDigest md = MessageDigest.getInstance("SHA1");
		byte[] result = md.digest((AS+"+"+CK+"+"+method+"+"+query+"+"+body+"+"+timestamp).getBytes());

		StringBuffer sb = new StringBuffer("$1$");
        for (int i = 0; i < result.length; i++) {
            sb.append(Integer.toString((result[i] & 0xff) + 0x100, 16).substring(1));
        }

		return sb.toString();
	}

	public static class OVHClient{

		private HttpClient httpclient;
		private Long timeDiff = null;
		private String AK, AS, CK, endPoint;

		public OVHClient(Vertx vertx, String endPoint, String AK, String AS, String CK){
			this.AK = AK;
			this.AS = AS;
			this.CK = CK;
			this.endPoint = endPoint;
			HttpClientOptions options = new HttpClientOptions()
					.setDefaultHost(endPoint).setSsl(true).setDefaultPort(443);
			this.httpclient = vertx.createHttpClient(options);
		}

		private void getOvhTime(final Handler<Long> handler){
			httpclient.get("/" + API_VERSION + "/auth/time", new Handler<HttpClientResponse>() {
				public void handle(HttpClientResponse response) {
					if(response.statusCode() == 200){
						response.bodyHandler(new Handler<Buffer>() {
							public void handle(Buffer body) {
								handler.handle(Long.parseLong(body.getString(0, body.length())));
							}
						});
					} else {
						handler.handle(new Date().getTime() / 1000l);
					}
				}
			}).end();
		}

		private void request(final String httpMethod, final String basepath, final JsonObject params, final Handler<HttpClientResponse> handler){

			//First time - retrieving ovh timestamp and adjusting to the server time.
			if(timeDiff == null){
				this.getOvhTime(new Handler<Long>() {
					public void handle(Long ovhTime) {
						long serverTime = Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000l);
						timeDiff = ovhTime - serverTime;
						request(httpMethod, basepath, params, handler);
					}
				});
				return;
			}

			//Prepend API version
			final String path = "/" + API_VERSION + basepath;

			//Append query parameters
			StringBuilder query = new StringBuilder();
			String fullPath = path;
			switch(httpMethod){
				case "GET":
				case "DELETE":
					for(Entry<String, Object> entry : params.getMap().entrySet()){
						if(query.length() == 0){
							query.append("?");
						} else {
							query.append("&");
						}
						query.append(entry.getKey()).append("=").append(entry.getValue());
					}
					fullPath += query.toString();
					break;
				default:
			}

			//Create request
			HttpClientRequest request = null;
			switch(httpMethod){
				case "GET":
					request = httpclient.get(fullPath, handler);
					break;
				case "POST":
					request = httpclient.post(fullPath, handler);
					break;
				case "PUT":
					request = httpclient.put(fullPath, handler);
					break;
				case "DELETE":
					request = httpclient.delete(fullPath, handler);
					break;
				default:
					handler.handle(null);
			}

			//Create body
			String body = "";
			switch(httpMethod){
				case "POST":
				case "PUT":
					body = params.toString();
					break;
				default:
			}

			String timestamp = Long.toString(Math.round(new Date().getTime() / 1000l) + timeDiff);

			//Fill headers
			request.putHeader("Content-Type", "application/json");
			//OVH specific fields
			request.putHeader("X-Ovh-Application", AK);
			request.putHeader("X-Ovh-Consumer", CK);
			request.putHeader("X-Ovh-Timestamp", timestamp);
			try{
				request.putHeader("X-Ovh-Signature", getRequestSignature(AS, CK, httpMethod, "https://"+endPoint+fullPath, body, timestamp));
			} catch(NoSuchAlgorithmException e){
				//TODO - better error logging.
				e.printStackTrace();
			}

			//Fill body
			if(body.length() > 0){
				Buffer bodyBuffer = Buffer.buffer();
				bodyBuffer.appendString(body, "UTF-8");
				request.putHeader("Content-Length", Integer.toString(bodyBuffer.length()));
				request.write(bodyBuffer);
			}

			request.end();

		}

		public void get(final String path, final JsonObject params, final Handler<HttpClientResponse> handler){
			request("GET", path, params, handler);
		}
		public void post(final String path, final JsonObject params, final Handler<HttpClientResponse> handler){
			request("POST", path, params, handler);
		}
		public void put(final String path, final JsonObject params, final Handler<HttpClientResponse> handler){
			request("PUT", path, params, handler);
		}
		public void delete(final String path, final JsonObject params, final Handler<HttpClientResponse> handler){
			request("DELETE", path, params, handler);
		}

	}

}

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Just wanted to let you know I'm still playtesting the Planar Conflict rules. I found some early issues with the setup of opposing Strongholds...there weren't enough of them, which caused bottlenecks and stalled the flow of movement (and thus stalled the game). I've added more Strongholds, but that made them easily vulnerable to player Shields, which quickly reduced them to rubble since they were unguarded. I had to decide whether to give the Infernals a larger opening draw (to allow more Vassals to be drawn and thus placed on Strongholds as defenders), or to start the game with Vassals already on the Strongholds.
I also found there weren't enough Shields and Planar cards in the deck, so these were increased. And I found that it was worthless to have Infernals move out from behind their Strongholds, as creatures and Guardians could swarm them and easily take them down.


Flippers have always been appealing to me. There's a lot to like: one-handed opening, good ergonomics and they are usually sleek. I've owned at least a dozen Kershaw flippers, and they are probably my favorite brand for that style of knife, but I wanted to try something different and unique looking. This Lansky LKN111 looked rugged and well designed, and I own their sharpening system, so it seemed to be exactly the type of flipper I was looking for, so I bought this one and another Lansky flipper. They both looked a little gimmicky but they both also looked well built, and they were cheap.
This is a "tactical flipper" whatever that means. It's made of 9Cr18MoV Chinese steel, though there are other versions of this knife made from much better steels. I suspect that many of these Amazon sellers get them confused. Mine is the $15 version that I assume comes with the cheapest steel of the bunch.
I was expecting a large knife, and it's still a little larger than I expected. This thing is built like a tank, though not quite as heavy as I thought it would be. It still makes the Ganzo 720 look heavy. So, its weight isn't excessive for its size, which is good.
The knife also looks well built. Sometimes I get tired of hearing myself gripe about the quality of clips and case screws, so it really stood out to me that this knife has well built hardware as well, which I'm only used to seeing on knives that approach 100 bucks, so bravo to Lansky for that. Good day to you, sirs.
Now, if you have a reputation for building good quality knife sharpening systems, and that's what you are most known for, then I would think that a knife with their name on it would come sharp …. nope.
Overall, this knife gave me a good impression. I'm not sure I like the geometry, either, but people say that about my Spyderco knives. The knife itself is well executed even if it has a strange design.
My review sample is well built. I wouldn't say that a build quality this good is rare for a 15 dollar knife, but I will say it's uncommon. I suspect that the exact same materials of the more expensive versions of this knife are used for the cheap model. Certainly the higher quality screws would be rare for any version of this knife.
Overall, good. It's maybe a little rough around the edges, but certainly spot on for the price point. Again, bravo to the well made looking screws and hardware. I've seen maybe a Ganzo at this price point with screws this good, and that's about it.
I'd have to deduct points for having an almost dull edge out of the box. Again, I would point out that Lansky is a company known for making equipment to sharpen knives. I would give the edge a "boo" but my voice is hoarse since I've been fighting a cold.
This LKN111 has what I would call a hollow grind, modified drop point blade. It's stone washed and well done other than mine being dull. It has an interesting geometry that I can't think of a purpose it would be ideal for. It has too much belly for a self defense knife or food prep, and while rugged, it's nowhere near the right shape for outdoors / camping / bushcraft activities.
My version has 9Cr18MoV steel which is a step up from the usual cheap Chinese fare. While this is a capable steel for pocket knives, I would say that if the shape of the blade appeals to you, step up to the Sandvik steel.
The G10 on my sample is well done. It's honestly hard to get G10 wrong, but its finish is a little above average for a budget knife.
The ergonomics of this knife don't seem ideal to me. The handle is grippy, and the knife itself feels solid, so I guess it's the weird shape that gives it a weird feel. It's not bad, but it's not ideal either. The flipper does form a nice guard, though, and the jimping on the liner make this knife feel nice and safe … just a little weird.
This model out of the box comes with a deep carry clip configured for tip-up, right-handed carry, which is what most people will want. The clip is configurable for tip-down as well, but you're out of luck if you're a lefty.
It's a little stiff, but overall the clip is decently made and well executed. Putting "designed by" some person in the name doesn't impress me; good design impresses me.
Certain reviews have said that this model is hard / impossible to open one-handed. Like many unassisted flippers, it just takes some practice, but I didn't have any problems. The mechanism is a little stiff, but it deploys fine and locks up smoothly.
The LKN111 uses the typical liner lock mechanism. It's well done, giving it what feels like a solid lock. The lock engages and disengages fine. Just like G10, a liner lock is pretty hard to screw up. The liner does seem a tad thin for how bulky the knife is, but it's certainly a reasonable width, and they deserve a nod for not over-thinking a liner lock.
This one went to my brother, who went through a whole box of knives and picked this one as the one he wanted. Men are basically big apes. You wave wave something like this in front of us and say "Mongo like shiny object?" and we scratch our under arms and say "Mongo can have please shiny object?" and so I stopped guessing long ago what my friends and family would want; now I just wave shiny objects until they pick one. But they have to tell me how they used it and how it held up.
ounces is not bad for a knife this size.
This is a decent knife. I wouldn't say it's all looks, but I wouldn't say it's all business, either. This model isn't personally my thing, but I don't really have a gripe with it. There's so many decent knives in this price range that they all kind of blur together for me.
The looks are a little aggressive in proportion to its functionality, but that it also personal taste. Some people would never consider having a knife this "tactical" looking lest it disturb others around them, and some people would consider it a plus.
I would recommend getting the version with better steel, though. I bought this to see if I really, really liked it, in which case I was going to give it away and get the better one. But this version seems like a good value as well. As long as you don't mind sharpening your own knives, which most enthusiasts wouldn't have a problem with.


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PROFILE: Treble joys at Celtic and European youth glory with England prove potential of City loan signing
Published: 7:21 PM May 30, 2019 Updated: 7:06 PM November 22, 2020
Patrick Roberts in Champions League action for Celtic against his parent club Manchester City during 2016-17 Picture: Martin Rickett/PA - Credit: PA Archive/PA Images
Making his Premier League debut at 17, being signed for £12million, winning a host of trophies with Celtic and scoring in the Champions League – new Norwich City loanee Patrick Roberts has already achieved a lot in his young career.
Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, now of Leicester City, managed Patrick Roberts for two seasons at Celtic Picture: Jeff Holmes/PA - Credit: PA Archive/PA Images
The 22-year-old joins the Canaries with a point to prove though, after seeing his promising career stall somewhat in Spain.
Hailed as a 'top talent' by former Liverpool and Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, the youngster brings a great deal of attacking potential to Daniel Farke's title-winning squad.
Five years ago the tricky winger was starring as England won the Uefa European Under-17 Championship, alongside players who are now regulars in the Premier League including Liverpool defender Joe Gomez and Bournemouth duo Lewis Cook and Dominic Solanke - being named in the Team of the Tournament.
It all started at AFC Wimbledon for the Londoner though, before joining Fulham aged 13, eventually making his senior debut for the Cottagers during the second half of a 5-0 top-flight thrashing at his future club Manchester City in March 2014.
At 17 years old, then Fulham boss Felix Magath was impressed, saying: "Pat is a very big talent and he will have a great career in front of him, so I think it is good for him to make the experience now in the Premier League, so he will get used to it."
He made one further appearance as a substitute during the latter stages of 2013-14 and was on the bench at Craven Cottage as Norwich were beaten 1-0 in Neil Adams' first game in charge, ahead of both clubs being relegated.
Having helped the U18s finish runners-up in the FA Youth Cup that season, 20 first-team appearances followed during 2014-15, including an appearance at Carrow Road as Fulham were beaten 4-2 on the final day of the season.
Just two assists were registered but the potential on show was enough to persuade Manchester City to fork out for a reported £12m deal for the England youth international in July 2015.
It wouldn't be long before Roberts was on the move again though, after just three substitute appearances under Manuel Pellegrini, joining Celtic on an 18-month loan in January 2016 in search of regular game time.
Signed by Ronny Delia, six goals in 11 league games saw the youngster make an immediate impact, mostly playing on the right wing and winning the Scottish Premiership Player of the Month in April as he helped the Glasgow giants win the title.
With Rodgers taking over, that rapid progress continued with the Hoops and a total of 18 goals and 26 assists were racked up during 78 matches as the domestic treble was won in 2017 and 2018.
Speaking in May 2017 following a 5-0 win at Partick Thistle, the then Celtic boss predicted big things ahead for Roberts.
"He's a top, top talent," Rodgers told the Hoops' website. "You can see him benefiting from playing within a structure, and the idea of how we play will be very similar when he goes back to Man City.
"Over the course of this season, first and foremost, he has learned how to press the ball, to be in the right positions and be intense and aggressive when he doesn't have it. That element of his game has improved, and the rest is about positioning and where to be on the field, and that last third of the pitch, the incisive phase, is about his magic.
"He scored two goals tonight and created the penalty. He is a brilliant young player and there still a lot of education and training required for him. But, from having worked with big talents, such as Raheem Sterling and Phillipe Coutinho, he certainly has all of the qualities.
"It's just going to depend how many will be in front of him and how many Man City will be looking to bring in. He's a joy to work with and he's a great kid."
That first full season with Celtic had included Champions League football, facing Barcelona and Manchester City, scoring against his parent club in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium in the group stages.
His time in Glasgow was extended by another year but a thigh injury ruled out three months of a campaign which had started so well, scoring against Anderlecht in a Champions League group stage win.
A fresh start followed this season, joining Girona in the Spanish top flight, who were bought by the owners of Manchester City in 2017 as part of joint acquisition alongside Pere Guardiola, the brother and agent of the Premier League giants' manager, Pep.
Just six of his 21 appearances came from the start as the Catalonian club were relegated though, with a hamstring injury wiping out three months of the season this time.
All of which had left Roberts at something of a crossroads, with so much already achieved but his career at the top level yet to truly kick on - and his contract due to expire next summer.
However, he has also extended the deal with his parent club until 2022, so it's clear the reigning English champions think a lot of him.
To have a chance of returning to Guardiola's squad however he will first have to prove he can fit in with the team ethic and playing style which has brought such success for the Canaries.
Want another good omen for how good Roberts could be though? He was born on February 5, the same date as superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. No pressure, Patrick...
Norwich City loan signing Patrick Roberts started out in senior football with Fulham Picture: Stephen Pond/PA - Credit: PA Wire/PA Images
- You can watch a video with sporting director Stuart Webber's thoughts on the signing above


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Q: What does name comparison mean on WPF/C#? I have a textbox in my xaml --> x:Name="textBoxId". In the code behind I have used a method OnRoutedEvent(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e).
I also have used the following:
source == textBoxId
How can I use name comparison instead of object comparison?
What does name comparison mean?

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How can I use name comparison instead of object comparison?

You need to cast the source to a FrameworkElement:
private void OnRoutedEvent(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    FrameworkElement fe = sender as FrameworkElement;
    if (fe != null && fe.Name == "textBoxId")
    {
        //...
    }
}

There is no real point in doing this though. You might as well compare the references:
private void OnRoutedEvent(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    if(sender == textBoxId)
        ...
}

What does name comparison mean?

I guess it means that you are comparing the names of two elements, rather than comparing the element references themselves.


Founded in 2003, Chiral Management is located in San Ramon, California. Chiral Management offers contract research collaborations with Dalian, Shanghai and India through customer driven approach to their chemical targets.
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Outsourcing gives greater return in a given leadtime, increases return from its innovation and R&D investments. As outsourcing place a major role for giving your organization greater insight into your investments, improving decision making, enabling company's R&D process and technology, accelerating the productivity of research innovators while also helping to protect company's intellectual property.
Real time collaboration with our supply chain partners, increases our accuracy of deliverables , balances customer service level and costs, and accelerate problem resolution in process developments of API production time to value.
Chiral Management's main focus is delivering qualitive, custom made chemicals from gram to kilos at a competitive price to our valued customers at a timely manner. We can scale up your lab scales or work with your developed processes with your specifications resulting in best quality with cost effective processes.
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Remember way back in the spring, when hundreds of scooters appeared on San Francisco streets? Lime-S started the craze, with Bird and Spin immediately responding with dozens of their own. The backlash was nearly immediate: pedestrian safety advocates railed against the devices for blocking sidewalks, and several were smashed or thrown in the Bay. After months of drama and hundreds of 311 complaints, the Department of Public Works was tasked with collecting and storing hundreds of rogue scooters that had been released into the wild without permits. The SFMTA announced the launch of a pilot program application process, and for months, tech companies and its workers waited with bated breath for the results. On Thursday, they were announced. Scoot and Skip will share the first 1,250 permits.
Scoot has a long-standing presence in San Francisco; it's been operating its electric moped-style scooters citywide since 2011. In its thorough, 117-page application, Scoot stood out from other companies for its obvious understanding of the diversity of issues San Franciscans care about — from environmental impact to employee wages and benefits. Scoot was the only applicant to suggest swappable batteries, which eliminates the need for collecting every scooter each night for recharging and redistributing them again each morning, thereby eliminating the extra vehicular traffic that would result from such activity.
Scoot was also the only company to commit to creating a multilingual platform; their customer service lines accommodate English, Spanish, Catalan, and Chinese. Their mobile app features English, Spanish, and Catalan (the latter, if you're curious, is because they have a strong presence in Barcelona).
And making the scooters accessible to low-income communities is already on the agenda."We are expecting to implement an automated sign-up and qualification process for users who are eligible through Calfresh, PG&E Care and Muni Lifeline as acceptable income verification proxies for affordability membership," the application states.
Finally, the company plans to avoid the gig worker system, instead hiring and training workers. "Scoot has continued to hire and develop full-time employees at all levels of operations, avoiding over-reliance on part-time contract labor or gig economy workers." Currently, 94 percent of the company's staff is employed full-time with benefits.
Skip already has a scooter program in existence in Portland, OR, Washington D.C., and San Jose, Oakland, and Berkeley. In its application, the company stated that its product is more durable than competitors, making them more comfortable for riders and longer lasting. The battery is large, allowing for an increased life between charges. And its scooters fold, making moving them around more convenient.
"Skip's current technology allows us to be the only operator beta testing electronic 'tip over' parking detection, and we are virtually alone with a working prototype of a 'lock to' mechanism to help solve the sidewalk parking issue," the application reads.
Internally, Skip does plan to employ "independent contractors" to charge scooters, but has committed to hiring 15 percent of this "street team" as registered employees. Scooters are picked up starting at 6 p.m. each evening in cars or on foot, an effort that is expected to last until 11:30 p.m. each evening. Scooters picked up for repair or recharging will be deployed between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.
The SFMTA will release the permits of 625 scooters each to both companies on Oct. 15. After six months, they may be allowed to increase their numbers to 2,500.


(THUNDER BAY, ON) – A REAL Concerning incident unfolded last evening in Northwood which had a witness report to us that two people had likely overdosed, later in the evening.
Our source tells us that they noticed firefighters show up to a scene at a Northwood home, which was near the mall. Upon firefighters arrival, our witness went in for a closer inspection to see what was going on. The following is what our source had witnessed.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue Firefighters approached a van that was parked in the driveway of a home and were attempting to wake up two people that appeared to be passed out cold.
Moments later, Superior North EMS paramedics and Thunder Bay Police Service officers arrived and deployed to the scene, at this time the two people had just woken up, and were attempting to leave the scene. Paramedics began to question them about what happened, and what they took.
The pair became aggressive, and refused to answer. Thunder Bay Police Service officers started questioning the duo, who denied that they used any drugs. A TBPS officer used their flashlight to illuminate one of the peoples' arms and noted that there were fresh needle marks before pressing again about which substance they used.
The couple continued to deny any drug use and stated that they were diabetic, and had just taken their insulin.
Police made it clear to the couple that they were not attempting to charge them with anything, but they were concerned for their health and wanted to ensure that they were going to be properly taken care of.
That's when the woman spoke up, and told police that they had went to McKenzie Street in the van to pickup drugs. After getting the drugs, they returned to their aunt's house, parked in the driveway, and shot up in the back seat of the van.
40 minutes after their return, their aunt noticed that they had not come into the house yet, and went outside to see what was going on. That's when she noticed the couple unresponsive in the van. a 911 call was made.
After this was explained by the pair, and the aunt, the woman was assisted onto the stretcher by police and paramedics, when she blurted out to her male counterpart "YOU GOT THE F***ING DRUGS".
She was then transported to the hospital, and the male refused medical help. The couple had overdosed, but not fatally. Not all overdoses are fatal, but do cause damage.
The couple was overheard stating that they were visiting from a remote northern community.
We never did find out what drug it was, but these peoples lives were saved by our brave first responders.


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Close Home Tournaments Premier League 2014
In 2014, the Premier League is played for the tenth time. The number of weeks to play is extended with one. This means that after 9 weeks, when all the 10 players have played each other once, the bottom two players are eliminated. In the remaining six weeks, all players will have to play seven matches. The line-up for the 2014 Premier League was announced as usual following the Ladbrokes PDC World Championship 2014. The top four players in the Order of Merit are automatically invited. The PDC give out four wildcards and the last two wildcards are handed out by SKY Sports who are the host broadcaster of the event. The 2014 Premier League line up was: Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor, Simon Whitlock, Adrian Lewis, Peter Wright, Robert Thornton, Dave Chisnall, Wes Newton, Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson.
For the second year in a row Wes Newton drops out after 9 weeks, this time together with Simon Whitlock. The two Dutch participants play excellent, the same as last year. Van Gerwen finishes top of the league for the second year running and Raymond van Barneveld takes second. It's an extraordinarily exciting competition in which Phil Taylor still manages to make the playoffs after he has lost four of his first five games. Gary Anderson is also back on form and has as many points as Barney and The Power, but finishes fourth on leg aggregate. Peter Wright is the one who finishes just short. He is top of the Premier League for the first seven weeks, but drops of slowly and finishes in fifth spot. Never before had a player been dropped for the playoffs who had taken as many points as Wright did in 2014.
The semi-finals and final were played in London again at the O2 Arena, and in his ninth attempt in the league Raymond van Barneveld finally claims the title. On May 22, he overcomes two major hurdles. In his seventh Premier League semi final, he wins for the first time in history, and he does so against his eternal rival Phil Taylor. For the first time since the UK Open in 2008, 2.174 days ago, he beats The Power in front of the cameras. The final is an all-Dutch affair because defending champion Michael van Gerwen wins his semi-final against Gary Anderson. In the final, the pressure is off for Barney and he plays freely. He beats the number one in the world with 10-6 and adds the Premier League title to his already impressive list of achievements.
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Apartment for rent in Mississauga at 28 Elizabeth St. N. Situated in the Port Credit district of Mississauga, this clean and quiet mid-rise rental apartment building has newly renovated suites, including updated windows and remodeled kitchens with high-end cabinetry, quality countertops and chrome fixtures. As part of a historic port district, this property offers a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a waterfront community that prides itself on its past, present and future.
Elizabeth Towers is in an ideal rental apartment for those who favour living in a pleasant residential area that comes along with plenty of green and blue space! The Port Credit Marina and boardwalk are only a 5 minute walk away, along with JJ Plaus Park and Memorial Park. Port Credit has established itself as a destination for tourism, with over 400 unique businesses including boutiques, restaurants and services. The area has also made a name for itself, for hosting several popular events including: an annual Waterfront Festival, Ontario's largest in-water boat show, and Busker Fest.
Looking to head into Toronto downtown? Head over in less than a minute, to the Port Credit GO Train Station for a 15 minute ride to the downtown.
Amenities include Phone intercom security, Microwave, Public transit, Elevators, Dishwasher available, Key card security, Balconies, Fridge, Underground parking, Shopping nearby, Visitor parking, Stove, Laundry facilities, Keyless entry, Online Payment Available, On-site staff, Convenience store, City views and Video surveillance.
Founded in Toronto 35 years ago, Compten Management Inc. is an owner-manager property management company specializing in the multi-residential field. Tenant satisfaction is key to us at Compten Management Inc. Therefore all residents' needs are addressed in a timely manner. We ensure that site staff are available, accessible and trained in maintenace procedures and techniques.


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Adam Ant Wins Icon Award.
One-time Prince Charming, and "Dandy Highwayman," Adam Ant was named Q Icon at the 2008 Q Awards on Oct. 6. "The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q. Since they began in 1990, the Q Awards have become one of Britain's biggest and best publicized music awards."
The 53-year-old singer, real name Stuart Goddard, successfully reinvented himself musically and image-wise on numerous occasions, successfully straddling the punk and New Romantic movements and coping with the loss of his entire band when Malcolm McLaren persuaded them to ditch him and form Bow Wow Wow.
Collecting the title, Ant said: "It's very good to be standing here. It's very good to be standing actually! I've always loved music and I like music that looks good as well."
He added, "It does mean a lot for Q to reward me with this award and you will never know how much it means to me."
Last year's winner of the Q Icon award was Sir Paul McCartney.
Ant has hinted that, "he may be tempted back onto the music scene - to collaborate with British rockers the Kaiser Chiefs." The singer hasn't released an album since 1995's Wonderful, "but is considering making a pop comeback. And hitmakers the Kaiser Chiefs are keen to help his return to the spotlight."
The singer also said, "I love the Kaiser Chiefs and I'd love to be able to work with them. Their first album is one of my all-time favourites and I still listen to it all of the time." Kaiser Chiefs keyboardist Nick Baines added, "I was that excited about meeting him that I missed my dinner (at the awards)."
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Material: wikipedia.org, qthemusic.com & contactmusic.com
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This is a list of electoral results for the Electoral district of Glen Waverley in Victorian state elections.

Members for Glen Waverley

Election results

Elections in the 2020s

Elections in the 1990s

Elections in the 1980s

References

Victoria (Australia) state electoral results by district

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Battle of Britain London Monument – P/O G T M Mitchell
Battle of Britain London Monument – P/O G T M Mitchell THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN LONDON MONUMENT "Never in the field of human
Privacy Statement The Airmen's Stories – P/O G T M Mitchell
Gordon Thomas Manners Mitchell was born in Ceylon on 24th September 1910. He was educated at Leys School, Cambridge and Queen's College, Cambridge where he read Law and Economics. He was a member of the University Air Squadron from 1930 to 1932 and obtained his 'A' License.
In 1933 Mitchell obtained a commercial appointment in Sarawak and remained there for four years.
On his return to England he joined the Export Credits Guarantee Department in Bradford. Mitchell was commissioned in 609 Squadron, Auxiliary Air Force in November 1938. He was called to full-time service on 24th August 1939 and posted to 6 FTS Little Rissington on 7th October. With his training completed he rejoined 609 Squadron, then at Northolt, in May 1940.
He was shot down in combat over a convoy off Portland on 11th July in Spitfire L1095 and reported 'Missing'. His body was washed ashore near Newport, Isle of Wight.
Mitchell is buried in All Saints' churchyard, Letchworth, Hertfordshire.


BeWILDerwood is a huge, award winning forest of family fun and outdoor adventure, in Horning on the Norfolk Broads. Treehouses, zip wires, jungle bridges, Crocklebogs, Twiggles and Boggles, storytelling, boat trips, marsh walks and really yummy food!
BeWILDerwood is a wild and imaginative adventure park with magical treehouses and a hint of intriguing characters, bringing a curious difference to the Norfolk Broads. The setting for the book, 'A Boggle at BeWILDerwood' by local children's author Tom Blofeld, is a wonderful, mystical land of brave, adventurous creatures who you may never see anywhere else in our world.
Parents are encouraged to play alongside their children, which makes for a fabulous and brilliantly exciting day out for the whole family!
Our BeWILDerwood 'Master of Mud Stew' has ensured that what we feed you is as tantalisingly tasty to you as Sweetsludge Pie is to Swampy.
We absolutely believe that there is no substitute for local and lovingly made food. It just tastes better. Nearly all our food comes from carefully chosen and certified local farmers, veggie growers and even odd little suppliers exclusive only to us. We are committed to keeping food miles to a minimum and are working hard to find some new weird and wonderful delights for you to tuck into.
We have 3 places where you can replenish your energy levels. These are dotted around so you're never too far away from quenching your thirst or feeding your appetite. There's the Snack Shack, the Munch Bar and the Cosy Cabin.


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Emergency Departments
Corrections Systems
Join Project 2025
A nationwide initiative to reduce
the annual rate of suicide in the U.S. 20 percent by 2025
Our bold goal.
Despite the fact that more is being done today to prevent suicide than at any other time in history, the rate of suicide continues to rise in the United States. Led by the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, with guidance from the top minds in the field and dynamic data modeling, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has determined the programs, policies and interventions that will prevent as many suicides as possible. Project 2025 is the collaborative effort to implement and scale these strategies nationwide.
Together with its board of expert advisors, AFSP has examined:
are we losing to suicide
we were losing them
we are losing them
What we can do to save lives
Four critical areas have been identified to save the most lives in the shortest amount of time:
By partnering with organizations in these four areas, we CAN achieve our goal of reducing the annual suicide rate 20 percent by 2025 making it the lowest it's been in 30 years.
Marian Betz, M.D.
Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Bill Brassard
Senior Director, Communications
Save 9,500 Lives
Suicide prevention education must become a basic component of firearms ownership.
By working with key partners, we can educate the range, retail, and broader firearms-owning communities on how to spot suicide risk, and know what steps they can take to save lives.
If half the people who purchase firearms are exposed to suicide prevention education, we can expect an estimated 9,500 lives saved through 2025.
AFSP Firearms Page
Firearms and Suicide Prevention Brochure
After a Suicide: A Guide for Firearms Retailers and Range Owners
Firearms and Suicide Prevention Poster
Suicide by Firearms in the US 2008-2014
Suicide by all Means in the US 2008-2014
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the National Shooting Sports Foundation Partner to Help Prevent Suicide
Nation's Largest Suicide Prevention Organization and the Firearms Industry Trade Association Join Forces, Launch New Education Program to Potentially Save Thousands of Lives
Firearm Storage in Homes With Children With Self-Harm Risk Factors:
Law Enforcement and Gun Retailers as Partners for Safely Storing Guns to Prevent Suicide: A Study in 8 Mountain West States
of all suicides in the U.S. are by firearm.
of all firearm deaths are suicides.
Nearly 23,000
people are lost each year to suicide by firearm.
Lisa Horowitz, Ph.D., MPH
Staff Scientist/ Clinical Psychologist
Joan Asarnow, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Richard McKeon, Ph.D., MPH
Suicide Prevention Branch Chief
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Karen E. Johnson
Senior Vice President, Clinical Services, and Division Compliance Officer
Universal Health Services
Large Healthcare Systems spanning both primary and behavioral care are a critical setting where coordinated suicide prevention strategies can have a dramatic impact on lives saved.
Project 2025 is collaborating with the country's largest healthcare systems and accrediting organizations to accelerate the acceptance and adoption of risk identification and suicide prevention strategies we know work.
By identifying one out of every five at-risk people in large healthcare systems – such as during primary care and behavioral health visits – and providing them with short-term intervention and better follow-up care, we can expect an estimated 9,200 lives saved through 2025.
Action Alliance Recommended Standard Care for People with Suicide Risk
Zero Suicide
The Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert 56
Nation's Largest Suicide Prevention Organization and Aetna Launch New Education Program to Potentially Save Thousands of Lives
Perfect Depression Care
Precedence for Integration of Clinical Services in Public Health Initiatives
Suicide Risk Screening in Healthcare Settings: Identifying Males and Females at Risk
Comparison of the Safety Planning Intervention With Follow-up vs Usual Care of Suicidal Patients Treated in the Emergency Department
of people who die by suicide visit their primary care physician in the month prior to their death.
Josh Gordon, M.D., Ph.D.
National Institute of Mental Health Director
Mark Sinyor, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry
Edwin D. Boudreaux, Ph.D.
Professor of Emergency Medicine
UMass Medical School
David W. Baker, M.D., MPH, FACP
Health Care Quality Evaluation at The Joint Commission in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Emergency Departments present a key opportunity to identify and treat the individuals at the highest and most immediate risk for suicide.
Basic screening and interventions can provide a safety net for at-risk patients seen in emergency departments.
Project 2025 is educating emergency medicine providers, and collaborating with key accrediting and professional organizations to improve the acceptance and adoption of suicide screening and preventative intervention as the standard in emergency care.
By screening one out of five people seen in ERs, and providing short-term interventions such as Safety Planning and follow-up care, we can expect an estimated 1,100 lives saved through 2025.
ICAR2E Rapid Suicide Risk Identification Tool for Emergency Departments
Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments (full version)
Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments (Quick guide)
American College of Emergency Physicians (website)
Leading Suicide Prevention Organization Partners with American College of Emergency Physicians
Suicide Prevention: Next Steps - A Message from NIMH Director Joshua Gordon
State of Suicide Prevention in Emergency Care Meeting
Reducing Suicide Risk: Challenges and Opportunities in the Emergency Department
Factors Associated with Suicide Outcomes 12-months After Screening Positive for Suicide Risk in the Emergency Department
Suicide Prevention in an Emergency Department Population: The ED-SAFE Study
Improving Suicide Risk Screening and Detection in the Emergency Department
39% of people
who die by suicide make an Emergency Department visit in the year prior to their death.
Brent Gibson, M.D., MPH, CCHP-P
Chief Health Officer
National Commission on Correctional Healthcare
Nneka Jones Tapia, Ph.D.
Executive Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections
Spring 2018 Resident Fellow, The University of Chicago
Incarcerated people are particularly vulnerable to suicide, for a variety of complex reasons.
We need to change the culture of suicide prevention in our country's jails and prisons.
By screening for and identifying 50% of at-risk individuals at key points within the corrections system, such as at times of entry and exit, and delivering comprehensive care that addresses both physical and mental health, we can expect an estimated 1,100 lives saved through 2025.
Suicide Prevention Resource Guide
Suicide Prevention Resources for Adult Corrections
US Department of Justice: Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2014 (full report)
US Department of Justice: Mortality in Local Jails, 2000-2014 (summary)
US Department of Justice: Mortality in State Prisons, 2001-2014 (full report)
US Department of Justice: Mortality in State Prisons, 2001-2014 (summary)
National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (website)
Leading Suicide Prevention Organization and Correctional Health Care Experts Partner to Address Rising National Suicide Rate
National Correctional Health Care Providers Convene for Suicide Prevention Summit
World Health Organization: Preventing Suicide in Jails and Prisons
Caring for Those in Custody: Identifying High-Priority Needs to Reduce Mortality in Correctional Facilities
Correctional Populations in the US
Suicide is the
leading cause
of death in jails.
According to recent data, suicide in prisons has
increased 30%
in the past several years.
Help us save tens of thousands of lives.
Project 2025 Flyer
AFSP Suicide Statistics Page
CDC Vital Signs Fact Sheet
CDC Preventing Suicide Toolkit
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Launches Project 2025
Nation's Largest Suicide Prevention Organization Awards Over $4.35 Million in Research Grants
Nation's Largest Suicide Prevention Organization Launches Suicide Prevention and Firearm Pilot Program
Nation's Largest Suicide Prevention Organization Releases Three Investment Opportunities That Will Reduce Suicide Rate 20 Percent
Leading Suicide Prevention Efforts Unite to Address Rising National Suicide Rate
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hires Senior Director to Lead National Project 2025
DoD and VA Partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Focus on Reducing Suicide
2018 Illinois Suicide Prevention Summit to Focus on AFSP's Project 2025
CDC MMWR Report on Suicide Rates (2018)
Action Alliance National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Action Alliance: Transforming Communities
WHO: Public Health Action for the Prevention of Suicide
A decision-support tool to inform Australian strategies for preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour
About AFSP
If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
© 2018 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. All rights reserved.


Students had to work quickly and efficiently, as time was against them!
An ambitious group of 30 university students from 14 different ESA Member and Associate Stateshave completed ESA Academy'sCubeSats Concurrent Engineering Workshop 2019. Held from 15 to 18 January 2019 at ESA Academy's Training and Learning Facilityin ESEC-Galaxia, Belgium, this intensive workshop utilised ESA's educational Concurrent Design Facility.
The students all belong to university CubeSat teams. CubeSats are small but fully-functional satellites, standardised in units of 10x10x10cm. They are often favoured by universities as their small size and weight makes launching them into space a realistic proposition.
Space debris is a growing problem. Could the students test ways to help?
This workshop's goal was to demonstrate to the students how Concurrent Engineering could be used to successfully develop a mission concept. Concurrent Engineering is a design approach where all stages of a project are worked on simultaneously. This is challenging, as a small change to one satellite subsystem can have significant impacts on other subsystems. However, the potential benefits are many, including a vast increase in overall project development efficiency.
To aid their learning, the students were issued a challenge: use Concurrent Engineering to develop a technology demonstrator mission that would test technologies to help in cleaning up space debris. Sometimes called "space junk", this is countless pieces of human-made debris in orbit, creating hazards for spacecraft. Space debris poses an increasing problem as we send more craft into space, and no adequate solution has yet been implemented. Concepts for the removal of space debris are being studied within ESA and European industry, using different options for capturing debris.
Concurrent Engineering sessions were complemented with CubeSat-related lectures, boosting students' knowledge of these versatile satellites. Information was also given about the Fly Your Satellite! programme run by the ESA Education Office, in which students are helped to develop their own CubeSats, and can even launch them into space!
Once the students had sufficient background knowledge, they began to work on the mission known as "Stabilisation Experiment with Tethered Satellites" – SETS for short. Working in small teams, they focussed on seven disciplines: mission analysis, attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS), communications, power, configuration, thermal and system engineering.
The Open Concurrent Design Tool (OCDT), which is used by ESA specialists in the ESTEC CDF, was utilised by the students to great effect. Each group began to understand how their own subsystem design parameters impacted other designs, and sought to make the end result greater than the sum of its parts. Sometimes trade-offs needed to be negotiated, and intense discussions were had, all in aid of the ultimate goal of producing a successful mission concept. After three days of hard work refining subsystems, the students finalised the preliminary design of SETS.
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An MTSU student who teaches full time in Metro Nashville Public Schools was recently awarded the first scholarship of its kind at the Tennessee Association of School Librarians conference.
Thipphavanh Souksanh, who is set to graduate from the Master of Library Science program next spring, was awarded the Diversity in School Librarianship Scholarship earlier this month.
Thipphavanh Souksanh
The award recognizes the need for school librarians who reflect the diversity of Tennessee's students, schools and communities, and is given to students from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups pursuing a graduate degree in library/information science, according to TASL's website.
Souksanh, who goes by Tip, was born in a refugee camp in Thailand in the late 1980s. Her family escaped Laos in the early 80s along with almost a tenth of Laos' 3 million citizens who fled after the country fell to communist forces. Souksanh said her grandfather went to Thailand first before he brought over his family, which included Tip's mother and three uncles.
Her family was eventually sponsored by Catholic Charities of America, and they were given a choice to resettle in either California, Ohio or Tennessee. She says her mother didn't know much about any of them, but she is very happy her mother chose Tennessee because she considers Nashville her home.
Souksanh, now 33, enrolled in the MLS program at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but her journey to eventually become a librarian actually began in sixth grade in Antioch, Tennessee.
"Really, I guess I have always been a library helper," she said. "I first started in elementary school, but when I was a senior in high school, I chose to work in the library instead of having a study hall."
In college at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, she had a work study that was also in the library. She said her passion was always teaching, and becoming a librarian is just an extension of that.
When the pandemic began, Souksanh, like many others, found that she had a bit more time on her hands and started researching programs that would accommodate her full-time teaching schedule at J.E. Moss Elementary School in Antioch. She said she saw a lot of other people returning to college and thought it was time for her to "jump back in" as well.
"MTSU's program was all online, and that worked for me," she said. "I reached out to Frank Lambert and he took time with me and answered all of my questions that I had about the program and how I could finish it while working full time."
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Lambert is an assistant professor at MTSU and the coordinator of the MLS program in the College of Education. The program was recently ranked the fourth best online program of its kind by Intelligent.com, up from the 13th spot last year.
"I cannot think of a better student who would serve as a model to earn this scholarship," Lambert said. "I also think this speaks highly of the quality of the Master of Library Science Program by how it attracts and welcomes outstanding students of all ethnic backgrounds such as Tip, while also providing them an excellent graduate education."
When Souksanh says she "jumped back in," she means it. She took three classes during her first semester, which she found challenging since it had been a decade since she had attended college.
"I said to myself, 'Do I know how to write a paper? Do I know how to cite anymore?'" she said, laughing. "I had to manage my time, and I can say that I did well, but maybe I was a little bit overzealous."
Souksanh says the program has widened her scope of what she thinks of librarianship. It's not just school librarians or public librarians, she says, but people who work in archives, museums, and organizational leaders.
MTSU graduate student Thipphavanh Souksanh, who teaches full time in Nashville, will graduate in spring 2022 from the Master of Library Science program. She was recently awarded the Diversity in School Librarianship Scholarship at the Tennessee Association of School Librarians conference. (Submitted photo)
"It's been cool to educate my circle of friends about what librarians truly do," she said. "Some people may think this is a dying career, but they are wrong. I guess if you're not really in it then you don't really know the full extent or the responsibilities that librarians have and then how much information we do come in contact with."
In applying for the Diversity in School Librarianship Scholarship, Souksanh says she looked back to her journey of wanting to become a teacher.
"Growing up I had majority white teachers," she said. "Did I ever think that I could be a teacher? Not until I was in middle school, but that's when I saw a bulk of different kinds of teachers.
"As a child, when you see anyone who looks like you or you have the same background, it piques your interest," she said. "When you can see someone who looks like you, you can almost see yourself. So in my school I try to be that for my kids."
Souksanh said one of the core values of librarianship is equity, diversity and inclusion. She says that doesn't just mean making programs and books available to all people, but also having different things reflected in the materials that are actually on the shelves.
"I try to find books that represent what I look like, what my students look like, and the disabilities I have in my classroom," she said. "So when people know and learn more about it, they have more of an openness to have conversation with people."
She said even in her kindergarten class with 5- and 6-year-olds, she tries to have those conversations with her students.
"They're a lot smarter than a lot of people give them credit for. I want to bring that same mindset of equity, inclusion and diversity into my library to be a space of open conversation."
Souksanh says her goal in teaching and librarianship is to teach kids to be more inclusive. As a refugee child in the 1980s, she was often left out or teased for being different, and while she doesn't regret those experiences because they helped shape who she is today, she wants the children she interacts with to value diversity and kindness.
"I love children and being with them in the classroom," she said. "As a librarian, I'll get to see a whole school of kids and influence and impact them through literature and help them think for themselves."
For more information on the MLS program and the other online programs MTSU offers, check out MTSU.edu/online.
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Palamu is known for its rich biodiversity, thick wood cover and dense foliage. The impenetrable forest cover in Palamu is home to around 44 tigers and several other animal species like chital, gaur Chinkara, common langur, dhole (wild dogs), elephants, wild boar, hares, monkey, mouse deer, sloth bear, panther, leopard, pangolin, sambar (deer), Indian porcupine, Nilgai, and wolves. Peafowl, partridges and red jungle fowl are some of the commonly spotted species of birds in the region. An exploration of the Palamu Park proves to be an enrapturing experience to all those to seek recourse in the bounty of nature and wish to reconnect to their primeval selves. This division in Jharkhand is well connected by both air and rail. While the nearest airport is in Ranchi, the nearest railway station is in Daltonganj, which is about 25 kms away from the district. Here are five places to visit in Palamu:
1. Betla National Park
The Betla National Park, located on the Ranchi-Daltonganj Road is a lush tract opulently enclosed within forests, valleys and hills. The national park which spans an area of 226 sq. kms is home to 39 species of mammals and 174 species of birds. Tiger, Sambhar, Leopard, Elephant, India Gaur (Bison), Chitalor, wild boar are the wildly found species in the area. The forest has about 970 species of identified plants, of which over 180 species have pharmaceutical benefits. Besides this, the region also harbours a number of exotic as well as indigenous reptiles. Tourists can explore the uncharted territories of the part in a jeep. They can hire a guide and drive through the think trails of sal and bamboo. They also have the option of roving the area on elephant backs or on foot. The park also has watch towers for a safer view of the wildlife. Tree houses can be rented out for an authentic experience of the park.
2. Palamu Tiger Reserve
The Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand was affirmed a tiger reserve under Project Tiger in 1973. This reserve spans across an area of 928 sq km and houses a rich biodiversity. The reserve brims with a variety of flora and fauna. Some of the animals seen in the Tiger Reserve are tiger, wild dog, jungle cat, and four-horned antelope. The reserve is also replete with a number of medicinal herbs, grassy patches and bamboo trees. The reserve attracts a number of nature enthusiasts owing to its mesmerising hills and cascading waterfalls. Netarhat, Gulgul, Huluk and Murhu are some alluring hills which flank the area of the reserve. The reserve is also known for its enticing and soothing waterfalls like the Suga Bandh Waterfalls, the Mirchaiya Waterfalls and the Lodh Falls. The Palamu Tiger Reserve is also included in Red data book of the International Union for Conservation of nature and neutral resources (I.U.C.N.) and the appendices of Convention on International trade in endangered species of flora and fauna (C.I.T.E.S.).
3. Lodh Waterfalls
About 60 kms away from Netarhat deep in to the forests the river Burha makes an enticing and majestic water fall of about 468 feet height claiming to be the highest waterfall of Jharkhand. The roaring sound of the Lodh Waterfalls reverberates up to 10 kms. The waterfalls provide the tourists with a holistic experience wherein calm and peace sink deep into the body and soul of the visitor. The sight of the cascading waters falling from a height of 468 feet is an enchanting and captivating experience.
4. Shahpur Village
Shahpur Village is situated on the banks of River Koel. The village is located opposite Daltonganj, the district headquarters, and is famous for its white temple. It is believed that the white temple and the masonry building were constructed in the 18th century under the rule of Gopal Rai. Shahpur stands on an elevated tract of land and the white temple and the masonry building offer a vivid view from Daltonganj. However, on a closer look, the white temple is seen to be an incomplete building of little architectural relevance.
5. Palamu Fort
Photo by Marlisco, CC BY-SA 3.0
There are two forts inside the jungle of Aurangabad on Sher Shah Suri tract near Daltonganj. Legend has it that these forts were the palaces of the Chero Kings. Although built more or less around the same time, the two forts are distinguished as Purana Qila and Naya Qila. These majestic forts were built according to the Mughal architecture and were meant to provide resistance against danger from all directions. The Naya Quila is famous for its majestic Nagpuri Gate, which was believed to be brought here by the Rajas of Palamu. The two forts are of immense cultural and historical relevance.
The best time to visit this district in Jharkhand will be after summer, right before the advent of winter. This place also attracts a number of wildlife documentarians and wildlife photographers.
More Tourist Hotspots In Jharkhand:
Best Places To Visit In Deoghar
Best Places To Visit In Netarhat
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Signs of a wasted youth
Here's yesterday's Sunday Times Column. Hope you enjoy. Oh and hope you had a nice weekend, too.
PS: Please, nobody piss off Monday, I'm hoping for a smooth one.
The other day I was in my car when a song I recognised came on the radio. I immediately cranked up the volume and found myself belting it out, singing out loud like a crazy person. Yes, I'm that mad chick in the traffic.
It's a song I haven't heard in a million years at least. But somehow, to my surprise, I still remembered every single word of it. Chorus, bridge and verse, even the more conspicuous lyrics that you normally la, la, la, mumble, mumble to. Ask me where I put my keys half an hour ago, or why I got up and walked into this room, and I'll be stumped. But more than fifteen years later, I can still remember every single word of Sugar Man.
A sign of a wasted youth, perhaps? Or so people say. I'm not entirely sure where the saying comes from and neither is the internet, I checked. Mr and Mrs Wikipeida say that there's a Meatloaf song called Wasted Youth, and there were a bunch of British Punk Rock bands from the 60s, 70s and 80s who were all called Wasted Youth, but who knows which came first.
It's something you say when someone's displaying behaviour that hints at a dodgy past. Come now, don't act all innocent, we've all got our tattooed dirty laundry and our pierced skeletons in the closet. Still in denial? Here are a few sure signs that you might have had a wasted youth:
You know how to play pool. This is a classic clue. If you can pick up a cue after not playing for years, and double the ball off the back cushion, kiss the five ball, put a little back spin on it, and sink your stripe into the corner pocket, then it's a sure sign you spent much of your youth in dodgy pool halls, drinking brandy and cokes, putting your coin on the side of the table and waiting your turn.
Sign number two that you may have had a wasted youth is that you can construct a bong, or some form of smoking device out of an old bottle or can, a chewing gum wrapper and a hair clip.
Another clue is that you know better than to ever drink Stroh Rum again. Ever. No matter what the bet, deal, bribe or circumstances. You won't touch the stuff.
Or if you get sudden nervous twinges of anxiety whenever you see a cop car. Even if you're completely innocent and aren't going much over fifty in a sixty zone at the time. It's an inherent feeling of latent guilt, left over from an earlier time when you may or may not have been so innocent.
But on second thoughts, maybe the royal 'they' have got it all wrong and these aren't the signs of a wasted youth at all, but rather signs of an excellently spent youth. A youth spent with nothing but time on its hands and fun on its brain. A youth before bonds and taxes and meetings at eight.
I mean can it be such a bad thing that you know how to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, or a bottle of beer with your flip flop, or that it only takes you three minutes to break into your own car?
If you even just half nodded at any of these, it just means that you are one of those very lucky people who had a slightly dodgy, but excellently spent youth. And if that's the case, then please, by all means, rock on! But not after midnight okay, you've got an early start tomorrow morning.
9 responses to "Signs of a wasted youth"
Property Girl says:
Brilliant. And may I say (and I mean this in the best possible way) each column is better than the last!
-lisa
Ha ha ha, thank you Property Girl, i totally take that in the best possible way. i really appreciate your feedback. yay. xxx
I like the twist, its not misspent, its character building.
Nicole Kretzschmar says:
LOVE it Paige – keep on writing dahlin' xx
Haha – I like the Stroh Rum comment. No bribe is large enough!
ja like duh. butter knife and a doc marten 🙂 i find the screw driver/hammer combo tends to break the glass and then you have to sift wine through a double bull cotton t-shirt) still open wine like that
LOVE IT! xxx
Me, Jade says:
Sleeping in my car, drinking the stroh because the tequila wasn't doing its thing fast enough, nearly getting arrested in Long Street for carrying a plastic machine gun ('False alarm Charlie one, it is a toy firearm'), walking to Fontana Roastery at 2 am for slap chips before heading back to the party …
Yet I still can't play pool to save my life. And I always carried a bottle opener in my handbag.
FuziJuzi says:
Seen as though I knew you in those days I can certainly say they were not wasted… Even if we were half the time.
Me jade, you carried a bottle opener in your car – that's hilarious, I love it! I carried the whole bottle! Bwahahahhhahaa!
Juzi, those were the days. And nights. 🙂


A little less than two months, while trying to acquire a copy of the book The distinction : criteria and social bases of taste Bourdieu1, could not get it by being exhausted in all the libraries where I searched. Then, because we were recommended to a particular course of Degree of Sociology at the UNED, I searched and collected from the Network various texts and other materials for those who have not had the opportunity to read it, we could get an idea of the text Bourdieu. I picked it up in the following entry: The distinction. Criteria and social bases of taste. Pierre Bourdieu. Recently, the Editorial Taurus has released a new edition of this book.
The social subjects were differentiated by the distinctions made —between tasty and tasteless, the beautiful and the ugly, the distinguished and the vulgar— in which it is expressed or betrays your position. The analysis of the relationships between the systems of enclasamiento (taste), and the conditions of existence (social class) leads to a social critique of the selective criterion, that is, inseparably, a description of the social classes and life styles.
Might begin the reading of this book by the final chapter, entitled "Elements for a critique of "vulgar" criticism of the pure", which highlights the social categories of perception and appreciation that used by Kant in his analysis of the judgment of taste. But the gist of this already classic work of the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu found in the research that, at the price of a big work of survey of empirical and theoretical critique, leads to a reformulation of all the traditional questions about the beauty, art, taste and culture.
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Harry Shearer "(They Give You) FIFA"
The FIFA corruption scandal that led to the arrests of several officials over racketeering, money laundering and tax evasion charges this week has given the Beautiful Game a big black eye. Since he apparently isn't doing any Simpsons work anytime soon, actor Harry Shearer is weighing in on the football controversy with a spicy, satirical revamp of torch classic "Fever." He calls his piece "(They Give You) FIFA."
Shearer uses a decidedly Mr. Burns-y croon above the melange of jazzy horns and sliding bass lines to point out the foibles of FIFA, who seemingly put more stake into the financial side of things than actual matches. "Everybody loves football, corporations feel the same," he sings smoothly before calling out Adidas and Coke, not to mention the countries that "pay big to lose money" on the World Cup.
Since it'll be another day before we find out whether delegates of 209 national football associations are giving FIFA president Sepp Blatter the boot, why not spend some time listening to Shearer's song? You'll find it below.
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China to overtake U.S. as world's biggest economy by 2028: think tank
Workers help to dock a China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO) container ship at a port in Qingdao, Shandong province, China October 19, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT.
LONDON – China will overtake the United States to become the world's biggest economy in 2028, five years earlier than previously estimated due to the contrasting recoveries of the two countries from the COVID-19 pandemic, a think tank said.
For some time, an overarching theme of global economics has been the economic and soft power struggle between the United States and China," the Centre for Economics and Business Research said in an annual report published on Saturday.
"The COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding economic fallout have certainly tipped this rivalry in China's favour."
The CEBR said China's "skilful management of the pandemic", with its strict early lockdown, and hits to long-term growth in the West meant China's relative economic performance had improved.
China looked set for average economic growth of 5.7% a year from 2021-25 before slowing to 4.5% a year from 2026-30.
While the United States was likely to have a strong post-pandemic rebound in 2021, its growth would slow to 1.9% a year between 2022 and 2024, and then to 1.6% after that.
Japan would remain the world's third-biggest economy, in dollar terms, until the early 2030s when it would be overtaken by India, pushing Germany down from fourth to fifth.
The United Kingdom, currently the fifth-biggest economy by the CEBR's measure, would slip to sixth place from 2024.
However, despite a hit in 2021 from its exit from the European Union's single market, British GDP in dollars was forecast to be 23% higher than France's by 2035, helped by Britain's lead in the increasingly important digital economy.
Europe accounted for 19% of output in the top 10 global economies in 2020 but that will fall to 12% by 2035, or lower if there is an acrimonious split between the EU and Britain, the CEBR said.
It also said the pandemic's impact on the global economy was likely to show up in higher inflation, not slower growth.
"We see an economic cycle with rising interest rates in the mid-2020s," it said, posing a challenge for governments which have borrowed massively to fund their response to the COVID-19 crisis.
"But the underlying trends that have been accelerated by this point to a greener and more tech-based world as we move into the 2030s."
Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Toby Chopra
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The BBC's 12 best-paid stars are all men, according to figures published by Britain's public broadcaster, which is grappling with a gender equality scandal in which one of its most senior correspondents resigned from her role.
The BBC issued a public apology last month to former China editor Carrie Gracie, who quit that job in January in a highly public protest at being paid less than her male counterparts.
This year's list showed Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was the best-paid person in 2017-2018, whose earnings fell in the STG1.75-1.76 million pound ($3.15m) bracket.
The top earning woman, presenter Claudia Winkleman, was paid between STG370,000 and STG379,999.
The corporation, which is funded by a licence fee levied on TV viewers, is obliged to disclose details of people paid more than STG150,000.
Men occupied the top 12 slots and accounted for around six in 10 of the highest-paid on-air talent.
Director general Tony Hall said the BBC was committed to closing the gender pay gap by 2020, but added that "these things take time".
The BBC said the proportion of men in the list of top earners had fallen to 59 per cent in the current financial year from 76 per cent in 2016-17.
It added that this year's list did not fully reflect some pay rises and pay cuts, which would filter through next year.
Winkleman, who fronts popular entertainment shows including Strictly Come Dancing, was in eighth place last year, but the BBC said her fall to 13th place was linked to a structural shake-up.
Some people fell down the list because they work for programs made by BBC Studios, which is now considered a commercial entity and therefore does not have to disclose what it pays.
The BBC said eight women, including high-profile news presenters, had joined the list this year, but only one had gone up a pay band, while four men had done so.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank said this year that Britain's gender wage gap stood at about 20 per cent, down from nearly 30 per cent in the 1990s.


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Superintendent offers recommendations on grade realignment, school closures
By Denise Rockenstein |
PUBLISHED: March 5, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
LAKE COUNTY ? With careful consideration and commendations for the staff at Oak Hill Middle School (OHMS), Konocti Unified School District Superintendent Bill MacDougall offered his recommendation Wednesday concerning grade realignment and school closure within the district.
Following the sixth public discussion of the matter, MacDougall recommended that the school board consider closing OHMS and implement K-8 grade realignment.
"We have a $1.2 million deficit. Status quo will not solve the problem," MacDougall said. "I believe that Oak Hill staff are experts in adolescents. Having said that, my belief at this point, what I would say to the board, is close Oak Hill and look at the two recommendations that involve that. If we close Oak Hill we will have the basis of the funds we need to balance the budget."
Although there are two possible configurations for realigning the grades, MacDougall did not indicate which option he thinks the district should go with. The school board is expected to render its decision during a special meeting, 6 p.m. in the new gym at Lower Lake High School.
One possible option is realigning all elementary school campuses to serve students K-8.
The other option is to separate the grades with K-3 at Burns Valley Elementary and 4-8 at Pomo Elementary. East Lake and Lower Lake elementary schools would serve K-8.
The board has been collecting comments from the public for about the past month. Many concerns have surfaced including safety, academic, athletic, arts and extra-curricular opportunities; staffing capabilities and facility capacities.
Support for Oak Hill has been fairly equal with slightly more parents and community members voicing disappointment with the performance and structure of the school. While some parents have said that the junior high setting and the staff at the school have been beneficial to their children"s educational development, several parents have voiced an intention to relocate their students should they be forced to send them to Oak Hill.
"Oak Hill makes a difference and I hope it can continue to that," parent Jennifer Rogers said. "They seem to understand this age group better than most who have spoken about it. They have a deeper understanding of the pressure that this age group is facing."
While others have offered similar opinions throughout the course of the discussion, many have voice an opposite opinion. Parent Cindy Crandall said she supports K-8 grade configuration and that she feels smaller numbers will increase safety among the 7th-8th grade age group. She also brought recognition to the problems many parents have with Oak Hill. "People are still saying lousy things about Oak Hill so obviously there"s a problem. It needs to be fixed," she said.
Educator Angie Siegel questioned whether the decision at hand was truly based on money. "This is not about closing Oak Hill to save money. It"s about reconfiguring the whole district," she said. "You need to look at cuts that don"t affect the classroom."
According to Siegel there is more than a million dollars in reserves set aside for past employee benefits. She offered suggestions for use of those funds; however, MacDougall said that using the reserves would not satisfy the long-term needs of the district.
Several parents have expressed support in increasing parental requirements such as charging for transportation and providing their children"s school supplies. Many have also expressed support for increasing parental involvement on the campuses.
Oak Hill Principal Kristyn Leigh-Freeman said she is prepared to do what ever the board decides. She encouraged the panel to render its decision next week as it has planned, so that she and her staff may turn their thoughts to an implementation plan to make the decision work.
Contact Denise Rockenstein at drockenstein@clearlakeobserver.com or call her directly at 994-6444, ext. 11.
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