text:
Select other Kings Barnes, Harrison Davis, Terence Dellavedova, Matthew Dozier, PJ Ellis, Keon Fox, De'Aaron Holmes, Richaun Huerter, Kevin Len, Alex Lyles, Trey Metu, Chimezie Mitchell, Davion Monk, Malik Murray, Keegan Okpala, KZ Queta, Neemias Sabonis, Domantas Kings Roster
Jeremy Lamb
Team: Sacramento Height: 6-5 Born: 5/30/1992
Position: G-F Weight: 185 Birthplace: Henrico, Virginia
College: Connecticut Draft: 1st Round 12th pick by Rockets (2012)
Apr. 10 8:17 PM PT9:17 PM MT10:17 PM CT11:17 PM ET3:17 GMT11:17 8:17 PM MST9:17 PM CST10:17 PM EST7:17 UAE (+1)04:1723:17 ET9:17 PM CT2:17 - Jeremy Lamb scored five points Sunday on 2-of-3 shooting as the Sacramento Kings topped the Phoenix Suns 116-109. Lamb pulled down one rebound and did not have an assist, tallying a plus-minus of +2 in his 15:29 of playing time. He added one steal. Lamb went 1 of 1 from 3-point range.
Apr. 9 7:59 PM PT8:59 PM MT9:59 PM CT10:59 PM ET2:59 GMT10:59 7:59 PM MST8:59 PM CST9:59 PM EST6:59 UAE (+1)03:5922:59 ET8:59 PM CT1:59 - Jeremy Lamb scored six points Saturday, going 2 of 8 from the field, as the Sacramento Kings fell to the Los Angeles Clippers 117-98. Lamb grabbed four rebounds and had four assists, accumulating a plus-minus of -12 in his 26:49 of playing time. He added one steal. Lamb went 1 of 6 from behind the arc.
Apr. 3 7:41 PM PT8:41 PM MT9:41 PM CT10:41 PM ET2:41 GMT10:41 7:41 PM MST8:41 PM CST9:41 PM EST6:41 UAE (+1)03:4122:41 ET8:41 PM CT1:41 - Jeremy Lamb scored five points Sunday, going 2 of 6 from the field, as the Sacramento Kings fell to the Golden State Warriors 109-90. Lamb pulled down one rebound and did not have an assist, tallying a plus-minus of -7 in his 12:13 of playing time.
Mar. 30 6:52 PM PT7:52 PM MT8:52 PM CT9:52 PM ET1:52 GMT9:52 6:52 PM MST7:52 PM CST8:52 PM EST5:52 UAE (+1)02:5221:52 ET7:52 PM CT0:52 - Jeremy Lamb scored 12 points Wednesday, going 5 of 11 from the field, as the Sacramento Kings topped the Houston Rockets 121-118. Lamb grabbed seven rebounds and added an assist, accumulating a plus-minus of -2 in his 23:54 on the floor.
Mar. 28 6:02 PM PT7:02 PM MT8:02 PM CT9:02 PM ET1:02 GMT9:02 6:02 PM MST7:02 PM CST8:02 PM EST5:02 UAE (+1)02:0221:02 ET7:02 PM CT0:02 - Jeremy Lamb scored six points Monday on 2-of-4 shooting as the Sacramento Kings lost to the Miami Heat 123-100. Lamb pulled down one rebound and did not have an assist, accumulating a plus-minus of -3 in his 8:54 on the floor. He added one block and one steal. Lamb went 1 of 2 from 3-point range.
Mar. 23 5:42 PM PT6:42 PM MT7:42 PM CT8:42 PM ET0:42 GMT8:42 5:42 PM MST6:42 PM CST7:42 PM EST4:42 UAE (+1)01:4220:42 ET6:42 PM CT23:42 - Jeremy Lamb scored 10 points Wednesday on 4-of-8 shooting as the Sacramento Kings topped the Indiana Pacers 110-109. Lamb grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists, tallying a plus-minus of +10 in his 20:43 of playing time. Lamb went 2 of 5 from behind the arc.
Mar. 20 5:09 PM PT6:09 PM MT7:09 PM CT8:09 PM ET0:09 GMT8:09 5:09 PM MST6:09 PM CST7:09 PM EST4:09 UAE (+1)01:0920:09 ET6:09 PM CT23:09 - Jeremy Lamb scored five points Sunday on 2-of-5 shooting as the Sacramento Kings fell to the Phoenix Suns 127-124 in overtime. Lamb pulled down five rebounds and had three assists, accumulating a plus-minus of -1 in his 15:31 of playing time. Lamb went 1 of 2 from behind the arc.
Mar. 12 7:46 PM PT8:46 PM MT9:46 PM CT10:46 PM ET3:46 GMT11:46 8:46 PM MST9:46 PM CST10:46 PM EST7:46 UAE (+1)04:4622:46 ET9:46 PM CT2:46 - Jeremy Lamb scored eight points Saturday, going 3 of 6 from the field, as the Sacramento Kings fell to the Utah Jazz 134-125. Lamb grabbed two rebounds and added an assist, accumulating a plus-minus of +4 in his 13:19 on the floor. He added one block. Lamb went 1 of 2 from behind the arc.
Year Team G MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FG% 3P% FT%
12-13 OKC 23 6.4 3.1 0.8 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.3 .353 .300 1.000
13-14 OKC 78 19.7 8.5 2.4 1.5 0.7 0.3 0.8 .432 .356 .797
15-16 Cha 66 18.6 8.8 3.8 1.2 0.6 0.5 0.8 .451 .309 .727
17-18 Cha 80 24.6 12.9 4.1 2.3 0.8 0.4 1.2 .457 .370 .861
19-20 Ind 46 28.1 12.5 4.3 2.1 1.2 0.5 1.1 .451 .335 .836
21-22 IND 39 15.7 7.1 2.4 1.3 0.6 0.4 0.6 .373 .333 .838
21-22 SAC 17 18.9 7.9 3.5 1.8 0.5 0.5 0.8 .403 .302 .846
21-22 Total 56 16.7 7.3 2.8 1.4 0.6 0.4 0.7 .383 .324 .840
Career 573 20.8 10.1 3.6 1.6 0.7 0.4 0.8 .439 .342 .857
Year Team G Min FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OR TR A Stl Blk TO Pts
12-13 OKC 23 147 24 68 9 30 14 14 5 18 5 2 2 6 71
13-14 OKC 78 1538 263 609 88 247 51 64 27 189 115 56 26 61 665
14-15 OKC 47 633 104 250 38 111 49 55 8 107 44 21 6 27 295
15-16 Cha 66 1227 230 510 56 181 64 88 44 252 77 42 30 50 580
16-17 Cha 62 1143 226 491 41 146 110 129 30 264 75 27 23 40 603
17-18 Cha 80 1967 380 832 94 254 179 208 49 324 186 61 32 93 1033
18-19 Cha 79 2250 431 979 115 330 231 260 65 434 172 88 32 80 1208
19-20 Ind 46 1291 216 479 53 158 92 110 24 200 96 55 22 50 577
20-21 Ind 36 765 120 276 52 128 71 75 25 131 53 34 23 22 363
21-22 IND 39 613 85 228 39 117 67 80 15 94 51 23 14 24 276
21-22 SAC 17 322 48 119 16 53 22 26 11 60 30 8 8 13 134
21-22 Total 56 935 133 347 55 170 89 106 26 154 81 31 22 37 410
Career 573 11896 2127 4841 601 1755 950 1109 303 2073 904 417 218 466 5805
15-16 Cha 3 4.0 3.7 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 .556 1.000 -
Career 14 8.0 3.6 1.4 0.6 0.5 0.1 0.2 .431 .200 1.000
13-14 OKC 11 100 17 42 2 14 4 4 4 16 7 7 1 3 40
15-16 Cha 3 12 5 9 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 11
Career 14 112 22 51 3 15 4 4 5 20 8 7 1 3 51


text:
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics;
using Xen2D;
using XenAspects;
using Microsoft.Xna.Framework;

namespace XenGameBase
{
    public interface IScene : IRenderable2D
    {
        IPooledObjectNList<ILayer> Layers { get; }
    }

    /// <summary>
    /// A scene represents everything the user sees in a particular mode of the game.  Some examples of scenes:
    /// -Title scene/Main menu
    /// -Intro movie
    /// -Actual game level
    /// </summary>
    public class Scene : CompositeElement2D<Scene>, IScene
    {
        private SortedLayerCollection _layers = new SortedLayerCollection();

        public IPooledObjectNList<ILayer> Layers{ get { return _layers; } }

        protected override void DrawInternal( SpriteBatch spriteBatch, Matrix transformFromWorldToCamera )
        {
            foreach( ILayer layer in _layers.Items )
            {
                layer.Draw( spriteBatch, transformFromWorldToCamera );
            }
        }
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Posted on August 18, 2011 by B. Schaffer
Greenough, Mont. ? It seems like just last year that I was attending the introduction of the original Mercedes-Benz M-Class in Alabama.? We drove through the beautiful countryside, lunched at the NASA Space Camp and wallowed through the slickest mucky mud I?ve ever seen.?
That was 1997, now 14 years later; I?m in Greenough, Montana for the introduction of the third generation Mercedes Luxury SUV.
The 2012 M-Class is new from the ground up, with styling that maintains the essence of the original M-Class but with a new sophisticated couture.? The complex exterior design says ?refined masculinity? to me with its use of strong rear wheel arches, sculptured sides and the bold front fascia with the large Mercedes star in the center of the grille.
The interior takes on a tailored look with the extensive use of wood on the dash, door panels and steering wheel.? Controls are all easily visible, conveniently and logically placed and they operate with the precision I expect from the luxury brand.? In addition, the standard heated seats are very supportive and comfortable, which I appreciated on a five-hour drive around southwestern Montana, which even took me by my husband?s birthplace ? Deer Lodge — (there, he?ll be happy that I mentioned his hometown.)
The cargo area is a large 36.2 cubic feet of space behind the rear seat back. ?Drop the rear seat backs and the space expands to 71 cubic feet. Access to the cargo area is much easier, in the 2012 model, thanks to the standard power liftgate.
Initially, the 2012 M-Class is being offered in two models, the ML350 4MATIC and ML350BlueTEC 4MATIC each defined by its engine.? A 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 gasoline engine is under the hood of the ML350.? This aluminum engine is all new for 2012, designed to squeeze out better fuel economy, while producing more power.? The engine moves the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and it has a top speed limited to 130 mph.? Fuel economy is estimated at 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The second model, the ML350BlueTEC diesel is my favorite.? The 3.0 diesel V-6 is rated at 240 hp, but with 455-lb.ft. of torque (compared with 273-lb.ft. for the gas engine) and it felt like the strongest of the two.? It has the same acceleration times and top speed as the gas engine, but the fuel economy is estimated at 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. ?The BlueTEC diesel engine uses the AdBlue injection system, which injects a urea solution into the exhaust to make the emission level as clean as the gas engine. ?I don?t quite understand the science of the process, but I can appreciate the results.? The AdBlue is carried in its own small tank and needs to be refilled only during schedule routine maintenance.? The modern Mercedes diesel is amazing, there is no diesel smell or smoke and from the inside, you can?t hear the engine.
Both engines drive a new version of the Mercedes seven-speed automatic transmission. The transmission is smooth, quick, quiet and the shifter is out of the way on a small stock on the steering column.?? When the driver wants to be involved, gear changes can be made by the shift paddles mounted on rear side of the steering wheel.
Mercedes isn?t going to desert its performance enthusiasts, a V-8 powered model will be available later, and there will probably be a high-performance AMG model offered, too.
Initially, all 2012 models have the latest version of the 4MATIC all-wheel drive, but a two-wheel drive model may come later.? The sophisticated system allows the front wheels to go faster than the rear wheels when the vehicle is turning for a smoother operation and the system automatically can vary torque both from front to rear and side to side to find the best traction.
The 4MATIC system also has a unique four-wheel traction control that helps maintain stability and traction on wet or slippery surfaces.? The best part is there are no buttons, switches or levers; everything is automatic including shifts to low range. ??For hills, the ML has Downhill Speed Regulation, which is essentially a low-speed cruise control, and a Hill Start Assist that keep the vehicle from rolling back when starting on a hill.
My driving partner and I had a chance to try the ML over a mild off-road trail leading from the Paws Up resort a ghost town call Garnet.? We forged a stream, climbed over a few logs and found it easy do all the off-road exploring I would ever be doing.? Is it ready for the Rubicon Trail, maybe, but don?t plan to use my car.
Mercedes has always been a safety innovator, but there seems to be a heavier emphasis on safety with this new model.? The intriguing Attention Assist is a good example. ?It actually detects drowsiness and warns the driver to take a break.? There is also Pre-Safe system, which senses you are about to get into an accident and takes protective measures before the crash.? I?m a big fan of Blind Spot Assist, and the Mercedes unit goes a step farther with its Active Lane Keeping Assist, which in addition to visual and audio alerts, actually steers you back into your lane if the driver doesn?t pay attention to the warnings. ??Sure beats a back seat driver nagging at you.? And these are just a few of the new safety features offered on the new ML.
The all-new 2012 model ML is priced the same as the 2011 models, which is $49,865, including the destination charge, for the gas version and $51,365 for the BlueTEC diesel.? The difference is the new models have many more standard features than the 2011 models, making it an even better buy.
Highlights of the extras include a Dynamic Handling Package with an adaptive damping system, Airmatic air suspension, 20-inch wheels and the Active Curve System that uses a hydraulic pump and electronically controlled valves to reduce body lean.? Less significant, but fun extras include heated and cooled beverage holders in the front seat and an iPad? Docking Station in the rear seat.? That?s perfect!? My techy husband would be in the back on the Internet, and I would be driving with my hot coffee or cold soft drink.
?Like most Mercedes vehicles, the M-Class comes with a long list of luxury and convenience features, and several large option packages plus some stand-alone features.? There are about $25,000 in available options, plus there are other special order options for a really fussy buyer.?? The new M-Class goes on sale in September 2011.
I?ve always liked the Mercedes-Benz M-Class for its excellent driving manners, distinctive styling and luxury appointments.? The third generation is all that and more ranking at or near the top of my personal favorites SUVs.
Test Drive: Audi A7
Ultra-Light Audi Urban Concept
2020 Genesis G90: First Drive Review
Nik Miles Best Car Deals of the Year WXIN Fox 59
Mike Caudill Best Deals of the Year KDVR Fox 31

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Dax McCarty has his sights set on World Cup team in second U.S. go round
July 8, 2017 by admin 0 Comments
Chicago Fire, Dax McCarty, Leagues, Major League Soccer, Story, United States
Dax McCarty discusses his chance to take the field for the U.S. and Bruce Arena's message to the players.
After being afforded a second chance with the U.S. national team by Bruce Arena, Dax McCarty says he's taking nothing for granted as he eyes a spot in the 23-man squad that will go to Russia for the World Cup next summer.
McCarty, 30, has had a somewhat transitional year after being traded in January from the New York Red Bulls to Chicago, which won its only Major League Soccer championship in 1998, and being given a return to the U.S. national team for the first time in six years.
"It's given me a lot of confidence," McCarty said of his success for club and country this year ahead of a Gold Cup match against Panama on Saturday. "Obviously with Chicago, we're having a really good season. The change was tough at first, but I think now that I'm settled in, I think it's been fantastic for myself and my family.
"I feel like I'm playing some of the best soccer that I've played in my career. I'm really happy with where I'm at mentally and physically. I absolutely think it can translate."
The U.S. tied Panama 1-1 in a March 28 World Cup qualifier at Panama City, though both teams are missing many top players for the Gold Cup. The U.S. has 30 wins, one defeat and three draws in Gold Cup group play against its Saturday foe, losing to Panama in 2011.
Panama tied the Americans in the first round two years ago, then won on penalty kicks in the third-place match.
"I think we're going to face a team a little different than the team we saw in Panama in March," Arena said. "They have some of those players not here. But we saw in Panama that they're a very physical team. They put a lot of pressure on the ball."
The Gold Cup can struggle to gain traction amid a crowded soccer schedule, particularly in the year before a World Cup. The Confederations Cup just finished Sunday and some European clubs will soon be playing preseason exhibitions across the U.S., but the importance for American players in the current squad isn't lost on McCarty.
"Its importance is twofold," McCarty said. "The first one is that we want to win a trophy. Any time you enter a tournament, that should be every single team's goal — to win a tournament. Is it realistic for some teams here? Probably not. But it's realistic for us. … I think we're focused. I think we're determined. I think we're hungry. That's a big goal of ours.
"The second goal is to try to find guys who will continue to be able to contribute to the team for World Cup qualifiers and eventually in the World Cup next year. I think our team has a lot of depth. We've got a lot of good players in this pool, so the competition is fierce. Anytime you get a chance to step on the field when the so-called regulars aren't here, you want to make a good impression."
The arrival of Dax McCarty is one big reason the Chicago Fire are leading MLS' Eastern Conference.
World Cup qualifying resumes Sept. 1 against Costa Rica with McCarty and others trying to impress the coaching staff and potentially earn spots on next year's 23-man roster for Russia
Arena says that during his years as an MLS coach, he often tried unsuccessfully to trade for McCarty, who has made the most of the chance the U.S. boss that replaced Jurgen Klinsmann has given him. He started a February exhibition against Jamaica and performed particularly well on Saturday in a 2-1 exhibition victory over Ghana, his seventh international appearance.
"You can argue that if a coaching change wasn't made, I probably wouldn't have ever played for the national team again," McCarty said. "It's benefited me greatly, obviously. I don't take these opportunities for granted. I almost appreciate it more, I think, than some guys because I'm a little bit older and I don't know how many times these chances will come around again."
At the club level, the MLS standings show the impact McCarty can have on a team.
New York traded McCarty on Jan. 16, two days after his wedding and the former Red Bulls captain tweeted at the time that the move had "blindsided" him.
But he's made himself at home with his new club. McCarty joined a team that posted the league's worst record last season and has helped Chicago move to the top of the Eastern Conference.
"It's been a really, really positive year so far," McCarty said. "Obviously started the year with not the most ideal circumstances, little bit of a shock to the system. But fast forward six months and I'd say that other than the unfortunate situation with the trade, it's been one of the best years of my career."


text:
Malîi Karașîn (în ) este un sat în comuna Velîkîi Karașîn din raionul Makariv, regiunea Kiev, Ucraina.

Demografie

Conform recensământului din 2001, majoritatea populației localității Malîi Karașîn era vorbitoare de ucraineană (%), existând în minoritate și vorbitori de rusă (%).

Note

Malîi Karașîn, Makariv, Kiev
Malîi Karașîn, Makariv, Kiev
Malîi Karașîn, Makariv, Kiev

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Can't find your photos online? Check your device!
I can not find my photos? Where are they?
If you are having a hard time finding your photos online, don't panic. Pruvan processes hundreds of thousands of photos a day and we are 100% confident that we do not lose photos. If the photos are not on your online account then they are still on the device that took them. Here are the reasons why the photos may be stuck on your phone and not uploading to your Pruvan online account.
Check Pruvan Upload list on your device.
Open the Pruvan app on the device and click Choose Projects. On the bottom right corner of the Projects page is an arrow pointing up which will take you to the upload list. The photos will have one of three statuses: upload complete, upload pending, and upload failed.
Upload Complete: The photos have successfully made it to our Pruvan Servers. If the photos have a status of upload complete then we recommend that you Purge the photos from the upload list.
Upload Pending: The photos are waiting for a data or wifi connection. Make sure to check your phones internet connection as well as the settings in your Pruvan app.
Upload Failed: There are two reasons that photos can fail to upload.
Pruvan tries to upload the photos 6 times but if we are unable to upload them the photos will fail. We do this to save you on battery life and data costs. Once you are in a good data area or your device is connected to wifi open the upload list, select the photos that failed and click retry. You photos will being uploading immediately.
If the failed upload status also reads 'could not read file path' then the photo was deleted off of the SD card on the phone. This means that the photos are permanently failed because the files that we are trying to upload were deleted. Make sure to manage all of you Pruvan photos on the Pruvan app.
Pull down Android notification bar and if you see PRV: Connected to Pruvan server, this means your device is properly configured, connected to the Internet, and communicating with Pruvan Servers.
If you do not see this message, photos will not transfer until connected to Pruvan servers.
To get connected, follow these steps in order until you are connected to Pruvan servers.
ii) If this fails, please make certain your device is connected to the Internet and data transfer to Pruvan is not being blocked.
Settings set to transfer only on WiFi Only? This will prevent photos from transferring unless connected to WiFi network.
Settings set to transfer only on Charging Only? This will prevent photos from transferring unless the device is connected to a charger.
If you have tried all of these steps but the photos are still not uploading please contact Pruvan support. Submitting a Support Request from the device that the photos are stuck on will speed up response time, but if support volume is high we may not get back to you immediately. If you need the photos right away you can always pull them off of the device manually.
Pruvan Photos that are not damaged or deleted can be recovered from the SD card by plugging your device into a PC and mounting the built in SD card in your Android Device. Pruvan photos are stored in the PRV folder on your internal SD card. Contact your hardware provider for instructions on how to connect your device to your PC and access the SD card.
Open the Pruvan app on the device and click on the small blue arrow next to '# uploads pending'. This will take you to the upload list. The photos will have one of three statuses: upload complete, upload pending, and upload failed.
If you do not see "Waiting for Network" on the Main log-in screen this means your device is properly configured, connected to the Internet, and communicating with Pruvan Servers.
If you see "Waiting for Network", photos will not transfer until connected to Pruvan servers.
Verify a reliable Internet connection and exit then restart the Pruvan Mobile app.
If connected to the Internet and restarting the Pruvan Mobile app does not succeed, and power off your iPhone Device completely by pressing and holding the power button until you see a red arrow saying Slide to Power Off. Power off your device, wait until completely shut down then power up your device. Wait for your device to fully power up, then launch the Pruvan Mobile app. You should see Pending Photos begin transferring to your Pruvan account.
If this fails, please make certain your device is connected to the Internet and data transfer to Pruvan is not being blocked.
Settings set to transfer only on Charging? This will prevent photos from transferring unless charging.
If unable to connect iPhone device to Pruvan servers via the Internet to transfer photos, any photos stored in the Pruvan App can be recovered using iTunes. Visit our Get Pruvan photos off the App using iTunes page for more information on how to do this.
Need to talk with an expert? Get the Fastest response by Opening a Support Ticket or call us at 512-244-9511 M-F 9am-5pm CST, press 3 for our help desk and leave a message if we are not available. Support Tickets are answered first, and then voice messages are answered in the order received during business hours.


text:
192: Don't Worry, Be Happy
Happiness is all the rage these days. Top 10 lists for things to do to live a happier life are abundant in our social media feeds and online articles. So why do we feel so unhappy sometimes? Relationships and how you're navigating them hold a huge key to living a happier life. Listen to today's show to learn the tools to work toward a happier relationship and happier life. In this
Love Tribe2019-04-05T21:08:16-04:00April 5th, 2019|
183: Hormones And Your Relationship
Being a human is complicated. Mind and body often blend to create all kinds of difficulties. Combine this with being in a relationship with another human and things can get really complicated! One element that makes this task difficult is our hormones. Listen to today's episode to learn how to not be a victim of raging hormones when it comes to our libido and overall relationship health. In this episode we
153: Dealing With An Addict You Love
Addiction is a disease that can be incredibly difficult on a relationship. It's hard to know when you are enabling or helping your partner. Navigating the world of addiction is a difficult prospect for even the strongest individuals. Listen to today's show to learn how to deal with the addict in your life. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: The key distinction between supporting or enabling and
Courtney Pechart2018-06-27T06:08:58-04:00June 27th, 2018|
149: Practical Ideas To Find The Love Of Your Life
Why do so many good people end up in bad relationships? Today's episode will help answer that and give you the tools to improve yourself to attract the right kind of partner, find love, or help determine if you're currently with the right partner. Whether you are single or in a relationship, this episode will give you great relationship advice with topics that include: How to use practical spirituality to maximize
Courtney Pechart2018-05-30T13:31:31-04:00May 30th, 2018|
137: Managing Anxiety to Improve Your Relationship
Feeling anxious? Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways that prove detrimental to our own personal health, as well as our relationship. That sense of uneasiness, worrying about the future and the general demands of life are all forms of anxiety. Don't let anxiety bog you down and negatively affect the relationship with yourself and your partner any longer! In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How anxiety
Courtney Pechart2018-03-07T08:19:54-04:00March 7th, 2018|
128: Improve Intimacy In 2018
Let's face it, getting old sucks! As we age, we may also face daily obstacles of intimacy along the way. Whether you're 25 or 55, these obstacles can be increased if you suffer from a chronic illness, depression or any other health issues. Listen to today's show to learn how to navigate the relationship intimacy issues involved with getting older or living with a chronic illness. In this episode we discuss
Love Tribe2018-02-24T18:06:04-04:00January 3rd, 2018|
91: Food, Sex and You
Stacey Gorlicky is a registered Psychotherapist and author of the book "Food, Sex and You". She was also the former host of a live call in show "Mind Matters". Her areas of specialization are addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. As an Addictions Counselor, Stacey studied at Ontario's McMasters University (CCACCF). She also studied in Transformational Arts College, graduating with honors as a Certified Psychotherapist and Spiritual Director. In this episode we
Love Tribe2018-02-26T12:41:57-04:00April 12th, 2017|
68: Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence
In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Debra Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a psychologist and author and has worked in private practice consulting on everything from panic to depression and parenting problems. For a number of years she worked as a couple therapist and university lecturer in marriage and relationships. Prior to psychology, Dr. Campbell taught yoga and meditation, so mindfulness has always been a cornerstone of her work in
Love Tribe2018-03-06T23:02:44-04:00December 8th, 2016|
19: Health and Fitness In Your Relationship
Join us as Adam Bornstein shares his expertise on creating a fulfilling and successful relationship. In this episode, Adam gives relationship advice on health and fitness with your partner. About Adam Bornstein Adam Bornstein is a New York Times best-selling author, and an award-winning fitness and nutrition journalist and editor. Named "one of the most influential people in health", Bornstein is the CEO and founder of Born Fitness. Previously, he was the editorial


Sweetchearleader bekatrinasslave livejasmin. QueenStella. JessyRed. SophiaJoyX.
swettybbXAnaTeensexyvall27PassionateMILF .AnaTeenlanyhotprettyAnaTeenJassmines .AryaMirageMISStatianatSsexyvall27AnaTeen .AlessaAndNikkiSandyGreyNeilWestCtrlAltDelete .squirtofoxKatrynSwanRedHotSonyasexyvall27 .BestBlueXXLlanyhotprettyVIPassBlackDance18X .sichihonchrubyintheroughlanyhotprettyGeorgiaJean .JessyRedLinalikeAngellaJasmineBunicohijo .waffy99icrodriguezAileenGalaxyPostOpIngrid .NeilWestGeorgiaJeanicrodriguezAmazingxxFantasy .annehotdollFilipinaBreedtormentahot4uAdisonGrey .
BrendaSunnyLindsyNara1JassminesDIRTHYWOMANX .AnnastasiaaHarlynNixialoganhotxx .KARENandYIMMYloganhotxxannehotdollSWEETaubrey .a0AdorableSilvaNoelleNixAdisonGreyKatrynSwan .NeilWestSweetKate888WonderfulMsKellylanyhotpretty .HotIsabell88ScarlettHappyMISStatianatSFilipinaBreed .icrodriguezsexydreamer23EMILY10waffy99 .Sexylloverss69lariisaaicrodriguezsquirtofox .MISStatianatSLANDOBAARAryaMirageSharonWoddy .rubyintheroughlanyhotprettyVIPassLovelyJunny .KatrynSwanAmazingxxFantasyloganhotxxBrendaSunny .


text:
Matching Items (98)
Factors of Economic Development and Implications for the Future
This paper, titled "Factors of Economic Development and Implications for the Future" focuses on identifying historical factors that have impacted economic development and analyzing what changes may be important for the future. It uses studies done across the world in…
This paper, titled "Factors of Economic Development and Implications for the Future" focuses on identifying historical factors that have impacted economic development and analyzing what changes may be important for the future. It uses studies done across the world in energy economics, economic development, economic policy, and more to identify important considerations for evaluating historical growth, as well as concerns for the future, particularly given the threat of climate change. Historically important papers, as well as newer insights both feature heavily. This literary review resulted in the finding that education, energy, trade, policy, institutions, endowments, and culture are all important factors for economic development. Endowments and institutions that arise from them are found to be the most important factor in explaining historical development. The paper also analyzes policy that the existing literature suggests could be beneficial for growth. Next, an analysis of factors that the literature identified as important for growth is carried out to assess which countries may have the highest potentials for future growth. The countries are ranked based upon a composite scoring system created from those factors. Countries in Central Asia feature heavily in the top ten entries, while many African countries narrowly miss out on the top ten but still rank relatively high. Together, the findings of both sections are used to discuss how economies have historically developed as well as possible policies to encourage future sustainable development. Both the literature and statistical findings suggest that for future growth promotion of strong institutions that promote property rights and economic growth will be important. They also suggest that coordinated energy policy to increase green technologies and decouple growth from emissions will be essential.
Johnson, Evan Reeve (Author)
Hill, John (Thesis director)
Fried, Stephie (Committee member)
A Framework for Designing Primary Education Technology for Resource Constrained Regions
This paper outlines a responsible innovation framework to evaluate technologies designed for education. Traditionally, technologies being implemented for development of education come from foreign nations with less cultural understanding of the needs of the country they are trying to serve.…
This paper outlines a responsible innovation framework to evaluate technologies designed for education. Traditionally, technologies being implemented for development of education come from foreign nations with less cultural understanding of the needs of the country they are trying to serve. This framework outlines categories that impact the success or failure of an educational technology. The framework is explained and then applied to the SolarSPELL case; an offline digital library designed to bring information to resource constrained areas around the world. The purpose of this research is to explore the factors determining success and failure of educational technology projects and design a framework that can be used moving forward to assess projects prior to the final implementation stage to encourage more successful projects. The framework designed in this research proved useful for evaluating educational technology designed for resource constrained areas.
Arnold, Madison (Author)
Parmentier, Mary Jane (Thesis director)
Hosman, Laura (Committee member)
School for the Future of Innovation in Society (Contributor)
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Comm (Contributor)
Youth Development and Engagement Through Competitive eSports
This thesis consisted in taking the preliminary steps in starting a business. Teamed up with a seasoned entrepreneur, we created a thorough Business Plan, Pro Forma and Investor presentation documents, all of which have been and still are being used…
This thesis consisted in taking the preliminary steps in starting a business. Teamed up with a seasoned entrepreneur, we created a thorough Business Plan, Pro Forma and Investor presentation documents, all of which have been and still are being used in the process of creating the business. The business is in the competitive eSports industry, and involved camps and leagues targeted to youth ages 8-15. We have launched the first camp, and are in talks with investors and key strategic partners.
Heiler, George (Co-author)
Gaynor, Tristan (Co-author)
Murphy, Kevin (Co-author)
Neck, Christopher (Thesis director)
McLurg, Dave (Committee member)
Department of Information Systems (Contributor)
Department of Supply Chain Management (Contributor)
Department of Finance (Contributor)
The Dutch Dukeout: Honoring an Everyday Hero
The "Dutch Dukeout" is a memorial, community engagement venture founded by Scott Fitzgerald and Sam Minton. The event was also supported and facilitated through the help of a third party member, Dylan Bryant. The "Dutch Dukeout" will continue annually, as…
The "Dutch Dukeout" is a memorial, community engagement venture founded by Scott Fitzgerald and Sam Minton. The event was also supported and facilitated through the help of a third party member, Dylan Bryant. The "Dutch Dukeout" will continue annually, as an opportunity for Brophy College Preparatory alumni and current students to come together and connect. This venture also exists to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Fr. Harry "Dutch" Olivier, a former, prominent faculty member of Brophy. Additionally, the "Dutch Dukeout" aims to raise money to support the Brophy Scholarship Foundation, a resource for current Brophy students to offset the financial burden it costs to attend the prominent college preparatory. Foremost, the "Dutch Dukeout" flag football tournament provides a powerful way for Brophy Alumni to reconnect with their school. By communicating and participating with graduates from various classes, alumni have an opportunity to provide valuable life lessons and share personal stories with the youth, as well as bond over their shared experience at Brophy. For a school that is able to continually develop community leaders and social activists, the "Dutch Dukeout" provides a platform for collaboration and inspiration for everyone who participates. By raising money to support the Brophy Scholarship Foundation and providing an opportunity for alumni to engage in their community, the "Dutch Dukeout" is an event that truly embodies Fr. Olivier's values and beliefs. This thesis report documents the ideas, work and efforts that were completed to launch and then ensure the success and longevity of the venture. It also serves as an example for future social entrepreneurs who aim to make a difference in communities of their own.
Fitzgerald, Scott (Co-author)
Samuel, Minton (Co-author)
Mokwa, Michael (Thesis director)
Eaton, John (Committee member)
Black Widows on an Urban Heat Island: Understanding Physiological Responses to Global Change
The steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) controls molting in arthropods. The timing of 20E production, and subsequent developmental transitions, is regulated by a variety of factors including nutrition and photoperiod. Environmental factors, such as temperature, play a critical role in regulation…
The steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) controls molting in arthropods. The timing of 20E production, and subsequent developmental transitions, is regulated by a variety of factors including nutrition and photoperiod. Environmental factors, such as temperature, play a critical role in regulation as well. The increasing prevalence of urban heat islands (UHI), or areas with elevated temperature due to retained heat by built structures, in response to rapid urbanization has made it critical to understand how organisms respond to elevating global temperatures. Some arthropods, such as the Western black widow spider, Latrodectus hesperus, appear to thrive under UHI conditions, but the physiological mechanism underlying their success has not been explored. Recently, we have shown that L. hesperus, a troublesome urban pest, in fact responds to urban heat island conditions in Phoenix, AZ with delayed development, reduced body mass, and increased mortality. Here we look at the relationship between 20E levels and development in spiderlings reared under desert (27ᵒC), intermediate (30ᵒC), and urban (33ᵒC) temperatures, filling a noticeable gap in not only understanding ecdysteroids' role in arachnid development but how incremental changes in environmental conditions affect the regulation of this process. Developmental progression and hemolymph 20E titers were recorded for several families of spiders collected from across the urban Phoenix area with data spanning from day 55 to 75 of development, focusing on the second developmental instar. We found that 33°C, but not 30°C, led to 1) a significantly higher production of 20E throughout development, 2) a reduced and delayed molt-inducing 20E peak, and 3) noticeable reductions in growth rate and mass. At 30°C, a variable response is seen in molt timing, without the negative impacts on size and mortality as seen at 33°C, suggesting that at UHI temperatures, the optimal developmental temperature threshold has been surpassed.
Moen, Claire Elizabeth (Author)
Hackney-Price, Jennifer (Thesis director)
Johnson, J. Chadwick (Committee member)
School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences (Contributor)
Understanding Emotion Dynamics and Observed Cooperation and Conflict in the Sibling Relationship
Sibling interactions are natural contexts for learning about the appropriate expression of emotions. The emotionally charged nature of sibling interactions creates a convenient context to explore emotional reactivity and regulation. The purpose of this study was to examine the relations…
Sibling interactions are natural contexts for learning about the appropriate expression of emotions. The emotionally charged nature of sibling interactions creates a convenient context to explore emotional reactivity and regulation. The purpose of this study was to examine the relations among parent-reported sibling relationship quality, observed sibling prosocial and antisocial behaviors displayed when playing a competitive marble game, and children's emotions coded from videotape. The sample consisted of 58 twin children who are currently participating in the longitudinal Arizona Twin Project. Parents completed the Sibling Relationship Questionnaire online at 5 and 8 years. Additionally, a competitive marble game interaction between the siblings took place in the home at 8 years and was videotaped for objective coding of prosocial, antisocial, and control behavior. Facial expressions were also coded from videotape using Emotient FACET software across the marble game interaction. Three mean composites of emotion were created, including positive and negative emotional facial expressions. Results showed that parent reported warmth did not predict the occurrence of positive emotions during the sibling interaction. However, siblings with high conflict showed less fear during the interaction. Parent reports of warmth predicted the extent to which siblings differed on emotion expression, however conflict did not. Parent ratings of conflict and warmth did not predict the extent to which the sibling dyad was emotionally intense. Findings regarding genetic and environmental effects were in line with previous reports of genetic influence on prosocial behavior and negative emotion, and expressions of joy being influenced by the environment. This study investigated noteworthy aspects of the sibling relationship that appear to promote children's adaptive development.
Ganase, Anaelle Shelina (Co-author)
Oro, Veronica (Co-author)
Roth, Winter (Co-author)
Doane, Leah (Co-author)
Lemery-Chalfant, Kathryn (Co-author, Thesis director)
Miadich, Samantha (Committee member)
An Investigation of the UNDP's Human Development Report (HDR): A Case Study of Algeria and Morocco
The primary goal of this paper is to analyze a tool used for measuring human
development on a global scale. Originally, development within a country was solely judged by the degree of economic growth by way of Gross National Product…
development on a global scale. Originally, development within a country was solely judged by the degree of economic growth by way of Gross National Product (GNP) and per capita income. Holistically, GNP measures the total extent of economic activity of a country's people within a given time period. (Rutherford, 2012). Critics found several issues with this one-dimensional approach of measuring human development. What failed to be recognized was the distribution of income among the country's citizens. Higher incomes often favor men within the majority when compared to women and people of minority groups (Feiner & Roberts, 1990). GNP also failed to recognize the social limitations under a government. In other words, are there limitations as to what goods can be bought and who can buy them?
Steeley, Emily Anne (Author)
Grgich, Traci (Committee member)
Harrington Bioengineering Program (Contributor)
School of Human Evolution & Social Change (Contributor)
The Role of Attention in the Development of Coordination: Assessing the Effects of Attention on Fine and Gross Motor Skills in Preschool Children
Previous research has shown that there is a significant relation between one's attentional abilities and one's motor coordination. However, little research has been done that compares attention's effects on the two major motor skills and what that could mean for…
Previous research has shown that there is a significant relation between one's attentional abilities and one's motor coordination. However, little research has been done that compares attention's effects on the two major motor skills and what that could mean for one with significant attention problems. Additionally, there has not been much research done on this topic among a population of preschool-aged children. The current study sought to explore the relation between attention and motor coordination among a sample of preschoolers. A comparison of gross motor skills and fine motor skills was also assessed in order to address any potential differing effects. A sample of twenty-six preschool children participated in an experiment consisting of completing fine motor tasks, gross motor tasks, and an attention task. Additionally, parent and teacher surveys were collected that asked both parents and teachers to report their child's behaviors at home. It was hypothesized that attention would have a significant relation with fine motor skills because past research has found that the variable of inattention is highly correlated with weaker fine motor skills. However, the current study found that attention had a more significant relation with gross motor skills. This finding was reflected across the experiments that the children completed and across the parent/teacher surveys.
Goldentyer, Gabriela (Author)
Amazeen, Eric (Thesis director)
Kupfer, Anne (Committee member)
Presson, Clark (Committee member)
Dams, Displacement, and Health: Reviewing Impacts of Large Dams on Displaced Communities
This paper explores the impacts of dam-induced displacement on the health of populations. By the start of the 21st century, an estimated 40-80 million people worldwide were forced to resettle due to the construction of large dams. The process of…
This paper explores the impacts of dam-induced displacement on the health of populations. By the start of the 21st century, an estimated 40-80 million people worldwide were forced to resettle due to the construction of large dams. The process of displacement and resettlement is connected to numerous social impacts on communities such as decreases in household income, natural resources, and social connectivity, but less seems to be known about specific health impacts. Analyzing literature in a formal review allowed for increased understanding about what information already exists in published research regarding the connections between dams, displacement, and health. Some negative health impacts as a result of forced displacement were identified, including increases in infectious disease transmission, depression, and mortality rates as well as losses of food and water sources. However, the small amount of cases found in the literature review when compared to the massive scale of dam development worldwide indicates a gap in knowledge in the dam industry and research field specifically about the health of the vast majority of populations forcibly displaced by dams. Health impacts must be considered and systematically studied in dam projects involving displacement to fully understand the needs of resettled populations and move towards equitable processes in development projects worldwide.
Walker, Erika (Author)
Hruschka, Daniel (Thesis director)
Brian, Jennifer (Committee member)
Drake, Alexandria (Committee member)
Associative Recognition of Odor Stimuli Variance and a Proposal to Test This in Odor Experience Restricted Honey Bees
Recent data suggests that olfactory input is important for antennal lobe development in honey bees. Chronic association of a single odor to food resources during crucial stages of development results in delayed antennal lobe development for mature foraging bees. The…
Recent data suggests that olfactory input is important for antennal lobe development in honey bees. Chronic association of a single odor to food resources during crucial stages of development results in delayed antennal lobe development for mature foraging bees. The antennal lobes of these bees instead closely resemble an immature network observed in young, newly emerged bees. Using an odor stimuli variance assay, learning and memory tests can be used to explore how well honey bees discriminate single odors within complex odor mixtures. Here we are validating two different odor mixtures, a Brassica rapa floral blend and a second replicate mixture composed of common molecularly dissimilar odors. Odors in each mixture are either held constant or varied in concentration over 16 conditioning trials. Subsequent memory tests are performed two hours later to observe the ability of bees to distinguish and recognize specific odor components in each mixture. So far in our assay we find high rates of generalization for both odor mixtures. In general, more bees responded to all odors in the replicate treatment group over the Brassica treatment group. Additionally, bees in the Brassica treatment group did not respond to the target odor. More data is being collected to validate this assay. In future studies, I propose to apply this behavioral assay to bees with an altered olfactory developmental in order to see the functional impacts of this chronic odor association treatment.
Halby, Rachael (Author)
Smith, Brian (Thesis director)
Jernigan, Christopher (Committee member)
Theses and Dissertations 81
ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations 37
Embryo Project Encyclopedia 16
Embryo Project Articles 12
Embryo Project Multimedia 4
School of Sustainability Graduate Culminating Experiences 1
Arizona State University 37
Arizona Board of Regents 16
Arizona State University. School of Life Sciences. Center for Biology and Society. Embryo Project Encyclopedia. 14
Department of Finance 6
School of International Letters and Cultures 6
Department of Psychology 5
Madison, Paige 5
Department of Information Systems 4
Parmentier, Mary Jane 4
Pribadi, Amy 4
Barnes, M. Elizabeth 3
Computer Science and Engineering Program 3
Department of Economics 3
Eaton, John 3
Farnsworth, Yzaac 3
Herrendorf, Berthold 3
Kupfer, Anne 3
Reed, Katherine 3
Sadusky, Brian 3
Published 98
Academic theses 37
Doctoral Dissertation 27
Masters Thesis 10


Mr. Knott's Blog- JY Joyner, A National Magnet School of Excellence: Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
Welcome back Joyner Families! We hope everyone had a great break! Given the current deep freeze we are in, the penguins seemed appropriate. Please make sure you dress your children in lots of layers for the cold and stay tuned to local radio and TV stations should the threat of snow or ice develop.


text:
Spend the day with the 18,000+ animals that reside at Germany's oldest zoo. See polar bears, capybara, pygmy hippos, red kangaroos and Europe's largest aviary. The zoo's aquarium, which can be visited separately, contains sharks and piranhas. Enter through the magnificent Elephant Gate and have a whale of a time.
H10 Berlin Ku'damm
Berlin City, Berlin Christmas Markets
0.8 Km to Berlin Zoo
Great for shopping
50m from the nearest bus stop
1.6km from Kurfurstendamm
3.8km from Potsdamer Platz
4.1km from the Brandenburg Gate
Golden Tulip Hotel Hamburg
Great for friends and couples
110m from the nearest bus stop
1km from Berlin Zoo
Central Tiergarten location
Scandic Berlin Kurfurstendamm
Great for families and couples
400m from KaDeWe, mainland Europe's largest Department Store
Gym and Sauna
Bars, restaurants and nightclubs within easy reach
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Reflect on the destructive nature of war at this bomb-ravaged church that now stands as a memorial to peace and reconciliation. The original west tower is a ruin, which stands alongside the octagonal new...
0.4 Km to Berlin Zoo - Map
Hugos
Located on the top floor of the HotelInterContinental, Hugos serves up award-winning cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Thomas Kammeir against a backdrop of panoramic city views. Seafood lovers are well...
Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe)
The KaDeWe is a Berlin institution. The city's largest department store attracts shoppers from all over the world. This landmark building on Wittenberg Square invites you into its luxury boulevards filled with...


text:
Pardew blames tight schedule
From the section Chelsea
Magpies boss Alan Pardew says fans would have seen a very different Newcastle side if they had had a full week to prepare for their match with Chelsea.
On Thursday night Newcastle drew 1-1 with Atromitos in their Europa League play-off round tie, but they suffered a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea's win, courtesy of goals from £32m signing Eden Hazard and striker Fernando Torres, sent the Blues to the top of the Premier League table.
9habout 10 hours ago


doodle art alley doodle art alley free animal coloring pages.
here achieve doodle art alley doodle art alley free animal coloring pages for an suggestion where engage in child activities. coloring is beautiful and in a cheerful mood, also as well as proficient training activities in was regard. it has no matter what been a joy to discover things was begin with that so simply from the more difficult letters or tricks. the most recognizable thing such as the cartoon character, or in the movie, may also be an interesting form but not included in either.
right here in coloring pages ideas can also come in the form of animals or flowers. there are much more such as plants or insects. they are that so interesting and give more high levels of difficulty. including giving a form where has never been encountered, is a form of learning also to children.
for more complicated levels is part of the teenager or more. here in theme doodle art alley is one was you can choose and you attempt to finish. begin with a base color or a higher level by playing gradations or color discs. everything becomes practicable if you start to effort it now. good luck hope this be in a cheerful mood for you or maybe you can show it to friends or teacher or also parents.
doodle art alley subjects quotes coloring pages bookmarks sheet independence day,doodle art alley coloring sheets word pages responsibility free bookmarks french,doodle art alley free animal coloring pages reading angel page religious school subject,doodle art alley subjects reading free coloring pages printable insect,doodle art alley free animal coloring pages subjects,doodle art alley math free coloring pages animal courage quote,doodle art alley writing quotes coloring pages pi classroom doodles reading,doodle art alley french writing all quotes coloring pages inspirational,doodle art alley math school subject coloring pages free animal colouring delightful,grandparents day coloring pages doodle art alley lovely grandparent math writing.


There are one large image and several thumbnail. One of the tittle is Modern living room furniture decor ideas knowwherecoffee home blog. Modern contemporary living room furniture tuckr box decors. Great modern living room furniture — elisa furniture ideas. Luxury and modern living room design [with modern sofa] luxury. Marvellous modern living room furniture sets sofa set designs for.


It only feels like yesterday I was sitting on the carpet of 1 Green's floor in front of Mrs Brown listening to a story. I was 6 years old, as fresh as a daisy ready to embrace the world of learning. I was shy, reserved (I know shocking lol), apprehensive about what to expect. I cried from one day to the next when mum dropped me off, for at least the first couple of weeks. Eventually I learnt to trust the situation I was in. I loved my teacher. I loved my friends and before long I loved school. That little shy, reserved 6 year, who would enjoy playing make-believe teachers always asked herself the question….when I grow up, what do I want to be? I remember saying a hairdresser, medical receptionist, a nurse and a teacher was commonly spoken about!
It seriously felt within a blink of an eye, I was being asked that very same question by my high school's Guidance Officer! This time it wasn't a hypothetical question. I had to respond. I had a Qtac form to fill out! It's such a huge time of life completing high school and then being faced with the big bad world. Where to from there? It's been 16 years now since I answered my Guidance Officer's question. I didn't originally put teaching first, I actually preferenced nursing first and it wasn't until I changed my Qtac form to primary education before second round offers were handed out, that my teaching journey was to start!
Going from a year 12 student, where I was school captain, everyone knew me I knew everyone to a university campus with many different age groups of people, was so daunting to begin with, but I was lucky enough to have a few friends from high school studying the same degree, which helped with some of the nerves. The first semester was the hardest. Learning the way of university life. Learning the expectations of assignment writing, research techniques, exam procedures….it was a whole new world which became a part of my everyday life for the next four years! I remember stepping in a classroom for the first time. I was only to observe and I had butterflies. Then in my third year it was my turn to teach for the first time. I was up to my ears in lesson plans, resources and activities and I loved it all! It was in my third year where I sincerely knew I made the right decision to become a teacher!
My final year at Uni was brilliant! I loved every minute of it! As each month passed by, the puzzle to this big picture was closer to being complete! I had a fantastic experience for my final prac, which I believe was the making of the teacher that I became and still am to this day! And if I thought I had butterflies in my stomach when I first stepped into a classroom as an observing prac student, they were nothing like the night before my very first day of teaching! I hardly slept a wink! I couldn't stop thinking about everything. What was my class going to be like? Will I be able to cope? Am I organised enough? My very first day of teaching was nothing short of fantastic!!!! I was finally doing what I loved. A teacher with my very own class….who to this day will always hold a special place in my heart!
That day was 12 years ago now! My gosh how things have changed since then. For the first four years of my career, teaching was my everything! I lived breathed and ate it every chance I got…I didn't have a choice at first, that's usually what happens when you first start a job! The students became like my own and I had such a wonderful relationship with my fellow staff members, admin, students and parents of the community! From year to year I built on my skills, confidence and ability as a teacher. I took on roles and responsibilities that suited my strengths and always loved the challenge! Then I bought a house, then I got married, then I had my first baby, then I had my second baby, which took me to 7 years of teaching!
Like I said I loved being a classroom teacher. I loved educating, helping and supporting kids and challenging and extending the gifted. The bond between a teacher and their students really is something so special and I'm so grateful that I've been able to experience that time and time again. But at 7 years I was faced with teaching special ed. Like anything it was a bit daunting at first, but within a few weeks, I knew this would become my new passion. I was ready for my career to take a path change and the flexibility when having little ones at home yourself, really came in handy. In such a short space of time I went from a class special ed teacher to a TAEA which in plain English meant I was at a small school 2 days a week and ran their special ed program. This job was brilliant! It allowed me to challenge not only myself as a professional, but it has given me many leadership skills that I still use to this day. It also helped me in the next role that I took on which was a behaviour teacher.
Being a Behaviour Advisory Teacher (BAT – teachers called me Nat the Bat lol) gave me a great opportunity to experience a different field to special ed, although dealing with a lot of the behaviour was very similar, the processes of each job is quite different. In this role I was also given several opportunities to experience a Deputy Principal role which I thoroughly enjoyed. I felt at this point in my career I was at the crossroads of deciding what I wanted to pursue….a Head of Special ed role or a Deputy Principal role….then I fell pregnant with my Mimi girl! Didn't this throw a spanner in the works. We were all but convinced that we weren't able to have any more children due to a thyroid problem that I had, turns out once I had half my thyroid removed, that completely fixed any problems conceiving!!!
Something changed in me having my third baby. My whole perspective on life, my attitude, it just all changed. I know that being diagnosed with a heart condition while pregnant had a lot to do with this. My focus changed. I always loved being a mum and being a mum was the most important job, but once I became a mum of three it was my only role in my eyes! When I had to return to work after my third baby, after having 13 months off, I didn't want to be there. I'd lost my 'teaching' focus, my passion went missing and I really didn't see it coming back anytime soon! But then I was placed back in a special ed role, with wonderful people and although it took quite a few months, I eventually found my way back on the right track again!
I've been back to work for 12 months now and I'm happy to say that my passion for teaching and learning is as strong as it's ever been. I absolutely love my special ed role. I've gone from a middle to upper school teacher to a prep/1/2 special ed teacher and no matter what I've experienced so far as a teacher, I've loved every minute of it. Like anything there has been many lows which I've reflected on and learnt from, but a mountain of highs that I've been able to share and celebrate with many. Am I still the same teacher I was 12 years ago, hell no way! I've grown up, I've become a mother! I still have the same beliefs and philosophy, but I'm more compassionate than ever, more patient then ever and I have a better understanding of children, their parents and the world in which they come from. So many people are still pondering and reluctant to finish the sentence – when I grow up I want to be…..I'm happy to say that I've made a great career choice in becoming a teacher and wouldn't have it any other way!


Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), Philippine leading network is releasing on Friday, November 15, its first batch of iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking smartphone in the world, and iPhone 5c, the most colorful iPhone yet.
Company officials announced today that the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c will be will be released simultaneously in all Smart Stores across the country, on the first day of its availability.
Approved applicants who registered online during the sign-up period may also get their units at their chosen pick-up points – whether at the Eastwood Mall Open Park in Quezon City or at the Jump Experience Center in SM City Cebu and SM Lanang Premier, Davao.
The highly-anticipated iPhones will further boost Smart's portfolio of smartphones capable of ultrafast LTE wireless Internet.
Aside from its most number of iPhone distribution channels yet on Day 1 of its launch, Smart is also offering the widest range of postpaid plans and offers that can be paired with the iPhone 5s or the iPhone 5c.
The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) are available on Smart Postpaid's Freedom Plan, All-In Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone Plans 999 and 2499; UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000; and Smart Infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.
For instance, subscribers can get the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free all-net call minutes, 100 free all-net SMS and unlimited LTE connection.
Smart also unveiled iPhone packages that it will be offering for the first time.
Subscribers who will be availing of the iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c on Freedom Plan (Smart postpaid plan offering with no lock-out period and fixed monthly fees), will get free 250mb of data worth P300 every month for the entire first year of subscription.
Premium offers also await Smart Infinity members. The iPhone 5s (16GB) for example is offered at Plan 5000 with bonus 2 VIP tickets to the Philippine staging of the hit musical Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of Rustan's gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).
Smart subscribers who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone offers but are currently within an active contract may choose to wipe out their existing contract for a discounted fee, without the need to surrender their existing device. Up to 75% can be deducted from the applicable fee.
Qualified subscribers who will avail of the Wipe Out program will also receive free one-year device insurance with Smart Gadget Shield which covers loss, theft and accidental damage. They are also entitled to discounts on iPhone accessories from partner establishments. To check if your current Smart Postpaid account is qualified for Wipeout, text WIPEOUT to 2928. For more details on the Wipe Out Program, go to www.smart.com.ph/wipeout.
Select Smart stores also offer device trade-in deals where subscribers can swap their old phones with iPhone vouchers. This offer is available at the Smart Store in Rockwell, Robinsons Magnolia, SM North EDSA, Festival Mall and Jump Megamall.
For complete information on Smart's complete suite of iPhone offers, please visit smart.com.ph/iPhone for Smart Postpaid and smart.com.ph/infinity for Smart Infinity.


Effective formation documents create the private law for your organization. They should reflect the intentions and agreements among founders, and address common areas of law and manager liability that arise in your industry.
We help founders choose and structure the corporate form. It's difficult, if not impossible, to create nuanced legal framework from an online legal document service.
Too often we see clients suffer, in business or in court, from not working through the specific aspects that startup documents drive the details of your business. Our work together encapsulates your personal approach to managing business relationships and educates you on your choices in building your organization.
If you have gotten started with legal documents you bought or found online, or another lawyer put together for you, we can help you understand whether it meets your needs and aligns with your expectations. Give us a call!


By Chris Williams on July 25, 2016.
Holiday Travel? Worried About Bed Bugs?
This time we provide inspection tips directly from the hotel industry (Hotel Business, July 19, 2016). This is a quick, weekly bed bug inspection recommended for hotel housekeeping staff. This inspection concentrates on the bed and headboard, two of the most likely places to find bed bugs. If your place of lodging appears questionable, your bed bug inspection should be more extensive, involving areas of the room beyond the bed.
Begin with gentle exhalations along the top corners and sides of the headboard since bed bugs are attracted to the CO2 given off by breathing humans.
Slide a credit card along the headboard where it is attached to the wall. Bed bugs like to hide in small, tight spaces. If a credit card fits in the space, so can bed bugs. Look for live bugs, shed skins, feces, or eggs that are dislodged by the card.
Pull back the bedding, one piece at a time, from each of the two corners at the head of the bed, looking for signs of bed bugs.
Next inspect the mattress edges at these two exposed corners, focusing on the rolled edges, tufts, and any attached labels or handles where bed bugs like to hide.
Lift the top corners of the mattress and inspect the bed skirt and box spring underneath.
If you're still not sure whether all of this is necessary, check out this blog which provides another version of a quick bed bug inspection, Do I Really Have to Check My Hotel Room for Bed Bugs?
Worried That You Brought Bed Bugs Home From Vacation?
How to Avoid Bed Bugs After the Trip!


text:
Category Archives: The Value Equation
The Late 2018 Mac mini Value Equation: Wow!
Daniel Knight, Low End Mac, The Value Equation - 2018.11.01 -
The Mac mini has been one of the most affordable desktop Macs ever made since the original G4 model was introduced in January 2005 at US$499 and $599. The entry-level price has varied over the years, jumping $100 with the first Intel Mac minis in 2006. The 2014 model started at $499 with a 1.4 […]
The 2017 iPad Value Equation
Chris Carson, Low End Mac, The Value Equation - 2017.04.03 -
What happens when an iPad Air and iPad Air 2 have a baby? You get the new iPad. The new 9.7" iPad that Apple recently released is a product that I am happy Apple has released. Even though I don't agree with many of Apple's recent decisions (including the discontinuation of the 32 GB iPad mini), […]
iPhone SE: The First Low End iPhone
Until yesterday, Apple had never designed a low-end iPhone. Every single iPhone model had been designed as the top-end iPhone and only became low-end as newer models arrived. The iPhone SE changes that.
The Late 2014 Mac mini Value Equation
The Mac mini has always been the runt of the Mac litter, and not just in size. When Apple upgraded the G4 model, it never announced it. The Mini ran a Core Duo CPU long after everything else had migrated to Core 2 Duo. And now it's been almost two years since the Mini was last […]
The Late 2012 iMac Value Equation
Let's get the gripes out of the way first: The iMac has always involved some compromises and forced some changes on Mac users. Back in 1998, it meant giving up ADB mice and keyboards and SCSI peripherals for something new called USB, and it meant no built-in floppy drive. But until now, every iMac has […]
The 13″ Retina MacBook Pro Value Equation
2012 – When Apple introduced the 13.3″ MacBook Pro with Retina Display last week, we learned that the 13.3″ MacBook Pro (MBP) is Apple's best selling Mac. That's quite an accomplishment for an $1,199 laptop, especially since it isn't Apple least expensive notebook computer. (That honor goes to the $999 11.6″ MacBook Air (MBA), and […]
The littlest Mac has become a powerhouse. Apple updated the Mac mini last week, and while the entry-level 2.5 GHz dual-core i5 model is only about 5% faster than last year's "better" Mac mini, the $200 more expensive model has made the leap from a 2.5 GHz dual-core i5 to a 2.3 GHz quad-core i7.
The Late 2012 iPad Value Equation
Surprise! Apple didn't introduce a $249 or $299 iPad mini last week. Instead, the 7.9″ Mini starts at $329, a bit higher than anyone predicted.
The Retina MacBook Pro Value Equation
2012 – Yesterday Apple overhauled its entire notebook line, and perhaps the biggest surprise was the 15″ MacBook Pro with Retina Display (quite the name!).
The Mid 2012 MacBook Air Value Equation
Yesterday Apple overhauled its entire notebook line, moving everything to Ivy Bridge CPUs with Intel HD Graphics 4000 and USB 3. Ivy Bridge means a bit more processing power and improved energy consumption. HD 4000 graphics has one-third more cores than 3000 (16 vs. 12), and Apple is claiming up to 60% improvement there.
The Mid 2012 MacBook Pro Value Equation
The Late 2011 MacBook Pro Value Equation
On Monday, Apple updated the MacBook Pro (MBP) line with faster processors (CPUs) across the board, along with higher capacity hard drives and better graphics processors (GPUs) on some models with no change in pricing.
The 2010 MacBook Air Value Equation
It's been a week since Apple announced its best fiscal quarter ever – $20 billion income (up 66% over last year); $4.3 billion profit (up 70%); sales of 3.89 million Macs (up 27%), 14.1 million iPhones (up a whopping 91%), 9 million iPods (down 11%), and 4.2 million iPads – previewed OS X 10.7 Lion, and […]
The 2010 iMac Value Equation
To quote the Beatles, "It's getting better all the time." While much of the focus will be on the new high-end 12-core Mac Pro, the iMac has seen its share of significant improvements as well. All iMacs now use Intel's Core "i" technology and support HyperThreading, which means they can function as though they have […]
The 2010 Mac Pro Value Equation
The amount of processing power in the top-end 2.93 GHz 12-core Mac Pro boggles the imagination – as does the price. There are two audiences for the Mac Pro, those who need the most power possible in a Macintosh computer and those who need more expansion options than the iMac and Mac mini offer.
The 2010 Mac mini Value Equation
For the first time since Apple introduced the original G4 Mac mini in January 2005, the company has completely redesigned the smallest, least expensive Mac.
The Mac Value Equation Revisited
2010 – I had some interesting discussions last week with a new Mac user. He raised some interesting issues regarding value that got me to rethink things.
Practical iMac G3 Applications and Upgrades
One of my interesting jobs at Low End Mac is compiling our price trackers, which have evolved quite a bit over the years. We do price trackers for all Macs that are supported by some version of Mac OS X, from Beige G3 Power Macs and WallStreet PowerBooks through today's Intel-based Macs. We also track the […]
The 2008 iPod Value Equation
Kudos to Apple for some real changes in the iPod line. It's been a year since Apple overhauled the entire iPod range with the 3G iPod nano, the iPod touch, and the new name for the "classic" iPod – the iPod classic. Yesterday saw the introduction of a new form factor for the iPod nano, […]
The June 2007 MacBook Pro Value Equation: Some Surprises
If you only took a quick glance at CPU speed, you might wonder why Apple even bothered to introduced new MacBook Pro models yesterday. Going from 2.16 GHz to 2.2 GHz is a 2% speed gain, and jumping from 2.33 GHz to 2.4 GHz isn't much better – a gain of 3%. A New […]
The May 2007 MacBook Value Equation
Apple did it again. Like clockwork, they upgraded the MacBook six months after its last update. The Mid 2007 models are a bit faster, have larger hard drives, include 802.11n wireless, and the top models use a faster SuperDrive. Prices remain the same.
The iMac Core 2 Value Equation: Practically Perfect Pricing
We've been predicting it for weeks, and Apple updated both the iMac and the Mac mini today. Because the iMac has a bigger change in features, size, and performance, we're looking at it today. Come back tomorrow for a look at the updated Mac mini.
The Core 2 iMac Value Equation: Practically Perfect Pricing
We've been predicting it for weeks, and Apple updated both the iMac and the Mac mini today. Because the iMac has a bigger change in features, size, and performance, we're looking at it today. Come back tomorrow when we'll look at the updated Mac mini.
The 2006 Mac Pro Value Equation: Where's the Sweet Spot?
Apple has done something really different with the Mac Pro, and it's taken a few days to put it all in perspective.
The Early 2006 iMac Value Equation: Intel Changes Everything
The first Intel-based iMac changes the value equation for the entire realm of desktop Macs.
The Dual-Core Power Mac G5 Value Equation
Apple will begin migrating to Intel CPUs next summer, but the PowerPC isn't dead yet. Nowhere is this more evident than with the new Power Mac G5 models, all of which use IBM's new dual-core CPUs.
The High-Res PowerBook Value Equation
Already this month Apple updated the iMac and introduced the video iPod. And yesterday they introduced the first Macs ever with dual-core CPUs and improved PowerBooks. We'll look at the new PowerBooks today and save the Power Macs for tomorrow.
The Late 2005 iSight iMac G4 Value Equation
It was just five months ago that Apple speed bumped the iMac G5 by 200 MHz, and yesterday it upped the ante again. The Late 2005 iMac G5 is thinner, lighter, faster, and more feature-laden than its predecessor.
The 2005 iBook G4 Value Equation
Apple updated the iBook line yesterday. The 2005 models have scrolling trackpads, sudden motion sensors, 512 MB of RAM, ATI Radeon 9550 graphics, and Bluetooth 2.0 as a standard feature.
The 2005 eMac and iMac Value Equation
Last Tuesday, Apple speed bumped the Power Mac G5. Last Friday, they officially released Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. And today, Apple introduced improved versions of the eMac and iMac G5. Both new models ship with Tiger.
See more The Value Equation links in our archive.


There is no doubt that the subscription economy is here to stay, and at Quotevine we are firm believers. Although not every business is suited to being operated on a subscription model, the advantages for a younger business are numerous: lower cost of entry, increased flexibility, enhanced business focus, reduced expertise requirements, predictable expenditure, reduced administration requirements. In this article, I would like to categorise these into two broader groups, opportunity and execution.
The key to being successful in the modern world is being able to react to opportunities quickly, whatever sector you are in. If you want to start a new business or explore a new sales channel, you want to do so without committing any more capital than absolutely necessary.
Compare the typical technology start-up experience even as recently as the 1st dot-com boom (just over a decade ago) with today. In the 'old' days, to run a tech startup you needed servers, telecoms (an expensive leased line, probably), database software, OS licenses, development software licenses, Microsoft Office licenses, someone to administer your SCM server, an invoicing system, an payroll/accounting system etc. etc. Very expensive stuff.
Now – all of that is provided on a subscription basis! Pay monthly for a desk at TechHub – which includes access to a 1Gb/s Internet connection. Create your servers using EC2 or the Google App Engine, 'creating' and 'destroying' then as you need – OS licenses included! Invoicing/accounting: use Xero or SageOne. Documents and spreadsheets: GoogleDocs. For source code management, use Beanstalk. For defect tracking use Lighthouse, for live chat use SnapEngage. Collaborate for free with your co-workers on Skype. Truly a step-change in how easy it is to begin a business that needs technology to succeed.
I used a technology company as my example above, but the model is now spreading to other sectors. Quotevine offers all the functionality of systems that cost millions of pounds and take years to design and build, but instantly and without any capital expenditure and only pay-as-you-go charges. So, if you wanted to start a new finance house but were previously prevented from entering the market by the need to create all the systems infrastructure, and then hire staff to run it – now you can focus on lending money and let someone else manage the systems side of it.
The most exciting part is that you pay for all of the examples above on a needs-basis, with no contractual commitments. If your business (whether technology or finance) booms, your systems can automatically cope with the increased demand. If it doesn't take off, you aren't left with lots of expensive kit and now redundant software licenses to dispose of – and you only pay for what you use!
Once you are up and running, quality of execution is vital for your business to succeed. At Quotevine, we definitely could not offer our level of service without subscription services. The primary reason for this is that we can focus solely on what we do best: we don't have to worry about the technology and services that are provided for us by our partners and that leaves us free to serve our customers and continue to innovate. It's very easy to lose significant time managing things which add no value to you or your customers.
The flexibility of the subscription model is also vital here. Every business is reliant on its suppliers to maintain the quality of service it itself delivers to customers. We've all heard about projects where one business partner wasn't delivering, but couldn't be ousted due to the time and cost it would take to select a replacement. Now that subscription models enable you to build company infrastructure which can be swapped around, integrated and de-integrated easily, and completely disassembled if required, all in a matter of days, this should be a thing of the past.
For our customers – this means they can have 99.999% reliable systems provision while doing none of the usual systems operations themselves! I have worked at finance houses where the IT department was larger than the Pricing or Sales team: which can't be right.
We think that the subscription economy is one of the greatest things to happen to business, and are proud to be part of it. To learn how we could help you get a new venture or a new business channel easily, quickly and cheaply: get in touch.


text:
Suncor phasing in 150 autonomous haul trucks, job cuts expected by 2019
January 30, 2018 4:56 PM The Canadian Press0 Comments
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. says over the next six years it expects to deploy more than 150 electric autonomous haul trucks at its company operated-mines — a move expected to decrease its equipment operator positions as early as 2019.
The Calgary-based oil and gas firm says it will continue to work with the union on strategies to minimize workforce impacts, with phased implementation to start at its North Steepbank mine.
The company says the implementation of AHS will change roles and required skill sets for some employees at Suncor's operations over time.
Suncor says, following evaluations completed over the past four years, it has validated that AHS technology can be used safely, effectively and efficiently in its operating environment.
It says the technology offers many advantages over existing truck and shovel operations, including enhanced safety performance, better operating efficiency and lower operating costs.
Suncor says its planned deployment of AHS technology is one of the largest such investments in the world.
Companies in this story: (TSX:SU)


text:
#ifndef TENSORFLOW_CORE_UTIL_CTC_CTC_BEAM_SEARCH_H_
#define TENSORFLOW_CORE_UTIL_CTC_CTC_BEAM_SEARCH_H_

#include <cmath>
#include <memory>

#include "third_party/eigen3/Eigen/Core"
#include "tensorflow/core/lib/gtl/top_n.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/platform/logging.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/platform/macros.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/platform/types.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/util/ctc/ctc_beam_entry.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/util/ctc/ctc_beam_scorer.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/util/ctc/ctc_decoder.h"
#include "tensorflow/core/util/ctc/ctc_loss_util.h"

namespace tensorflow {
namespace ctc {

template <typename CTCBeamState = ctc_beam_search::EmptyBeamState,
          class CTCBeamScorer = BaseBeamScorer<CTCBeamState>,
          typename CTCBeamComparer =
              ctc_beam_search::BeamComparer<CTCBeamState>>
class CTCBeamSearchDecoder : public CTCDecoder {
  // Beam Search
  //
  // Example (GravesTh Fig. 7.5):
  //         a    -
  //  P = [ 0.3  0.7 ]  t = 0
  //      [ 0.4  0.6 ]  t = 1
  //
  // Then P(l = -) = P(--) = 0.7 * 0.6 = 0.42
  //      P(l = a) = P(a-) + P(aa) + P(-a) = 0.3*0.4 + ... = 0.58
  //
  // In this case, Best Path decoding is suboptimal.
  //
  // For Beam Search, we use the following main recurrence relations:
  //
  // Relation 1:
  // ---------------------------------------------------------- Eq. 1
  //      P(l=abcd @ t=7) = P(l=abc  @ t=6) * P(d @ 7)
  //                      + P(l=abcd @ t=6) * (P(d @ 7) + P(- @ 7))
  // where P(l=? @ t=7), ? = a, ab, abc, abcd are all stored and
  // updated recursively in the beam entry.
  //
  // Relation 2:
  // ---------------------------------------------------------- Eq. 2
  //      P(l=abc? @ t=3) = P(l=abc @ t=2) * P(? @ 3)
  // for ? in a, b, d, ..., (not including c or the blank index),
  // and the recurrence starts from the beam entry for P(l=abc @ t=2).
  //
  // For this case, the length of the new sequence equals t+1 (t
  // starts at 0).  This special case can be calculated as:
  //   P(l=abc? @ t=3) = P(a @ 0)*P(b @ 1)*P(c @ 2)*P(? @ 3)
  // but we calculate it recursively for speed purposes.
  typedef ctc_beam_search::BeamEntry<CTCBeamState> BeamEntry;
  typedef ctc_beam_search::BeamProbability BeamProbability;

 public:
  CTCBeamSearchDecoder(int num_classes, int beam_width)
      : CTCDecoder(num_classes, 1, false),
        beam_width_(beam_width),
        leaves_(beam_width),
        beam_scorer_(new CTCBeamScorer) {
    Reset();
  }

  CTCBeamSearchDecoder(int num_classes, int beam_width, int batch_size,
                       bool merge_repeated)
      : CTCDecoder(num_classes, batch_size, merge_repeated),
        beam_width_(beam_width),
        leaves_(beam_width),
        beam_scorer_(new CTCBeamScorer) {}

  ~CTCBeamSearchDecoder() override {}

  // Run the hibernating beam search algorithm on the given input.
  void Decode(const CTCDecoder::SequenceLength& seq_len,
              const std::vector<CTCDecoder::Input>& input,
              std::vector<CTCDecoder::Output>* output,
              CTCDecoder::ScoreOutput* scores) override;

  // Calculate the next step of the beam search and update the internal state.
  template <typename Vector>
  void Step(const Vector& log_input_t);

  // Retrieve the beam scorer instance used during decoding.
  CTCBeamScorer* GetBeamScorer() { return beam_scorer_.get(); }

  // Set label selection parameters for faster decoding.
  // See comments for label_selection_size_ and label_selection_margin_.
  void SetLabelSelectionParameters(int label_selection_size,
                                   float label_selection_margin) {
    label_selection_size_ = label_selection_size;
    label_selection_margin_ = label_selection_margin;
  }

  // Reset the beam search
  void Reset();

  // Extract the top n paths at current time step
  void TopPaths(int n, std::vector<std::vector<int>>* paths,
                std::vector<float>* log_probs, bool merge_repeated) const;

 private:
  int beam_width_;

  // Label selection is designed to avoid possibly very expensive scorer calls,
  // by pruning the hypotheses based on the input alone.
  // Label selection size controls how many items in each beam are passed
  // through to the beam scorer. Only items with top N input scores are
  // considered.
  // Label selection margin controls the difference between minimal input score
  // (versus the best scoring label) for an item to be passed to the beam
  // scorer. This margin is expressed in terms of log-probability.
  // Default is to do no label selection.
  // For more detail: https://research.google.com/pubs/pub44823.html
  int label_selection_size_ = 0;       // zero means unlimited
  float label_selection_margin_ = -1;  // -1 means unlimited.

  gtl::TopN<BeamEntry*, CTCBeamComparer> leaves_;
  std::unique_ptr<BeamEntry> beam_root_;
  std::unique_ptr<CTCBeamScorer> beam_scorer_;

  TF_DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(CTCBeamSearchDecoder);
};

template <typename CTCBeamState, class CTCBeamScorer, typename CTCBeamComparer>
void CTCBeamSearchDecoder<CTCBeamState, CTCBeamScorer, CTCBeamComparer>::Decode(
    const CTCDecoder::SequenceLength& seq_len,
    const std::vector<CTCDecoder::Input>& input, std::vector<CTCDecoder::Output>* output,
    ScoreOutput* scores) {
  // Storage for top paths.
  std::vector<std::vector<int>> beams;
  std::vector<float> beam_log_probabilities;
  int top_n = output->size();

  for (int b = 0; b < batch_size_; ++b) {
    int seq_len_b = seq_len[b];
    Reset();

    for (int t = 0; t < seq_len_b; ++t) {
      // Pass log-probabilities for this example + time.
      Step(input[t].row(b));
    }  // for (int t...

    // O(n * log(n))
    std::unique_ptr<std::vector<BeamEntry*>> branches(leaves_.Extract());
    leaves_.Reset();
    for (int i = 0; i < branches->size(); ++i) {
      BeamEntry* entry = (*branches)[i];
      beam_scorer_->ExpandStateEnd(&entry->state);
      entry->newp.total +=
          beam_scorer_->GetStateEndExpansionScore(entry->state);
      leaves_.push(entry);
    }

    TopPaths(top_n, &beams, &beam_log_probabilities, merge_repeated_);

    CHECK_EQ(top_n, beam_log_probabilities.size());
    CHECK_EQ(beams.size(), beam_log_probabilities.size());

    for (int i = 0; i < top_n; ++i) {
      // Copy output to the correct beam + batch
      (*output)[i][b].swap(beams[i]);
      (*scores)(b, i) = -beam_log_probabilities[i];
    }
  }  // for (int b...
}

template <typename CTCBeamState, class CTCBeamScorer, typename CTCBeamComparer>
template <typename Vector>
void CTCBeamSearchDecoder<CTCBeamState, CTCBeamScorer, CTCBeamComparer>::Step(
    const Vector& raw_input) {
  Eigen::ArrayXf input = raw_input;
  // Remove the max for stability when performing log-prob calculations.
  input -= input.maxCoeff();

  // Minimum allowed input value for label selection:
  float label_selection_input_min = -std::numeric_limits<float>::infinity();
  if (label_selection_size_ > 0 && label_selection_size_ < input.size()) {
    std::vector<float> input_copy(input.data(), input.data() + input.size());
    std::nth_element(input_copy.begin(),
                     input_copy.begin() + label_selection_size_ - 1,
                     input_copy.end(), [](float a, float b) { return a > b; });
    label_selection_input_min = input_copy[label_selection_size_ - 1];
  }
  if (label_selection_margin_ >= 0) {
    // max element is 0, per normalization above
    label_selection_input_min =
        std::max(label_selection_input_min, -label_selection_margin_);
  };

  // Extract the beams sorted in decreasing new probability
  CHECK_EQ(num_classes_, input.size());

  std::unique_ptr<std::vector<BeamEntry*>> branches(leaves_.Extract());
  leaves_.Reset();

  for (BeamEntry* b : *branches) {
    // P(.. @ t) becomes the new P(.. @ t-1)
    b->oldp = b->newp;
  }

  for (BeamEntry* b : *branches) {
    if (b->parent != nullptr) {  // if not the root
      if (b->parent->Active()) {
        // If last two sequence characters are identical:
        //   Plabel(l=acc @ t=6) = (Plabel(l=acc @ t=5)
        //                          + Pblank(l=ac @ t=5))
        // else:
        //   Plabel(l=abc @ t=6) = (Plabel(l=abc @ t=5)
        //                          + P(l=ab @ t=5))
        float previous = (b->label == b->parent->label) ? b->parent->oldp.blank
                                                        : b->parent->oldp.total;
        b->newp.label =
            LogSumExp(b->newp.label,
                      beam_scorer_->GetStateExpansionScore(b->state, previous));
      }
      // Plabel(l=abc @ t=6) *= P(c @ 6)
      b->newp.label += input(b->label);
    }
    // Pblank(l=abc @ t=6) = P(l=abc @ t=5) * P(- @ 6)
    b->newp.blank = b->oldp.total + input(blank_index_);
    // P(l=abc @ t=6) = Plabel(l=abc @ t=6) + Pblank(l=abc @ t=6)
    b->newp.total = LogSumExp(b->newp.blank, b->newp.label);

    // Push the entry back to the top paths list.
    // Note, this will always fill leaves back up in sorted order.
    leaves_.push(b);
  }

  // we need to resort branches in descending oldp order.

  // branches is in descending oldp order because it was
  // originally in descending newp order and we copied newp to oldp.

  // Grow new leaves
  for (BeamEntry* b : *branches) {
    // A new leaf (represented by its BeamProbability) is a candidate
    // iff its total probability is nonzero and either the beam list
    // isn't full, or the lowest probability entry in the beam has a
    // lower probability than the leaf.
    auto is_candidate = [this](const BeamProbability& prob) {
      return (prob.total > kLogZero &&
              (leaves_.size() < beam_width_ ||
               prob.total > leaves_.peek_bottom()->newp.total));
    };

    if (!is_candidate(b->oldp)) {
      continue;
    }

    if (!b->HasChildren()) {
      b->PopulateChildren(num_classes_ - 1);
    }

    for (BeamEntry& c : *b->Children()) {
      if (!c.Active()) {
        // Perform label selection: if input for this label looks very
        // unpromising, never evaluate it with a scorer.
        if (input(c.label) < label_selection_input_min) {
          continue;
        }
        //   Pblank(l=abcd @ t=6) = 0
        c.newp.blank = kLogZero;
        // If new child label is identical to beam label:
        //   Plabel(l=abcc @ t=6) = Pblank(l=abc @ t=5) * P(c @ 6)
        // Otherwise:
        //   Plabel(l=abcd @ t=6) = P(l=abc @ t=5) * P(d @ 6)
        beam_scorer_->ExpandState(b->state, b->label, &c.state, c.label);
        float previous = (c.label == b->label) ? b->oldp.blank : b->oldp.total;
        c.newp.label = input(c.label) +
                       beam_scorer_->GetStateExpansionScore(c.state, previous);
        // P(l=abcd @ t=6) = Plabel(l=abcd @ t=6)
        c.newp.total = c.newp.label;

        if (is_candidate(c.newp)) {
          BeamEntry* bottom = leaves_.peek_bottom();
          leaves_.push(&c);
          if (leaves_.size() == beam_width_) {
            // Bottom is no longer in the beam search.  Reset
            // its probability; signal it's no longer in the beam search.
            bottom->newp.Reset();
          }
        } else {
          // Deactivate child (signal it's not in the beam)
          c.oldp.Reset();
          c.newp.Reset();
        }
      }  // if (!c.Active()) ...
    }    // for (BeamEntry& c in children...
  }      // for (BeamEntry* b...
}

template <typename CTCBeamState, class CTCBeamScorer, typename CTCBeamComparer>
void CTCBeamSearchDecoder<CTCBeamState, CTCBeamScorer,
                          CTCBeamComparer>::Reset() {
  leaves_.Reset();

  // This beam root, and all of its children, will be in memory until
  // the next reset.
  beam_root_.reset(new BeamEntry(nullptr, -1, num_classes_ - 1, -1));
  beam_root_->newp.total = 0.0;  // ln(1)
  beam_root_->newp.blank = 0.0;  // ln(1)

  // Add the root as the initial leaf.
  leaves_.push(beam_root_.get());

  // Call initialize state on the root object.
  if (beam_scorer_) {
    beam_scorer_->InitializeState(&beam_root_->state);
  }
}

template <typename CTCBeamState, class CTCBeamScorer, typename CTCBeamComparer>
void CTCBeamSearchDecoder<CTCBeamState, CTCBeamScorer, CTCBeamComparer>::
    TopPaths(int n, std::vector<std::vector<int>>* paths,
             std::vector<float>* log_probs, bool merge_repeated) const {
  CHECK_NOTNULL(paths)->clear();
  CHECK_NOTNULL(log_probs)->clear();
  CHECK_LE(n, beam_width_) << "Requested more paths than the beam width.";
  CHECK_LE(n, leaves_.size()) << "Less leaves in the beam search "
                              << "than requested.  Have you called Step()?";

  gtl::TopN<BeamEntry*, CTCBeamComparer> top_branches(n);

  // O(beam_width_ * log(n)), space complexity is O(n)
  for (auto it = leaves_.unsorted_begin(); it != leaves_.unsorted_end(); ++it) {
    top_branches.push(*it);
  }
  // O(n * log(n))
  std::unique_ptr<std::vector<BeamEntry*>> branches(top_branches.Extract());

  for (int i = 0; i < n; ++i) {
    BeamEntry* e((*branches)[i]);
    paths->push_back(e->LabelSeq(merge_repeated));
    log_probs->push_back(e->newp.total);
  }
}

}  // namespace ctc
}  // namespace tensorflow

#endif  // TENSORFLOW_CORE_UTIL_CTC_CTC_BEAM_SEARCH_H_


text:
Laila Susanne Vars is a Norwegian-Sami human rights lawyer and former politician. Elected rector of Sámi University of Applied Sciences 2019-2023. First Sámi woman to achieve a PhD in Law. She is former research director at the Norwegian National Human Rights Institution (NHRI). Expert member of the United Nations' Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) 2017-2023.

She led the Sami Árja party from 2008 to 2010, and was vice president of the Sami Parliament of Norway from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, she became the director of the Gáldu Resource Centre for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which was based in Kautokeino, Norway. When Gáldu was integrated into the NHRI in 2017, Vars worked AS research director at the NHRI.

Biography
Vars studied law at the University of Tromsø, earning her cand.jur. degree in 2001 and her doctorate in international law in 2010, with a dissertation entitled "The Sámi People's Right to Self-determination".

She worked as a legal adviser for the Sami Parliament from 2001 to 2004, and she played a central role in the adoption of the Finnmark Act, which gave about 95% of the land of Finnmark county to its inhabitants. She also participated in the negotiations on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples on behalf of the Sami Parliament. She has led the Sami Jurists Association and has sat on several committees at the University of Tromsø. She has also published several articles on Sami and indigenous rights.

During the Sami parliamentary election of 2009, she was the first candidate on the Árja party's list for the second (Ávjovárri) electoral district. She was elected to the Sami Parliament, beating two former Sami Parliament presidents in her district, and served as vice president for the 2009–2013 term. On 25 February 2010, the Sami Parliament decided that Executive Council members would not participate in plenary, so Alf Isaksen took over her plenary seat as substitute member.

Vars was re-elected for the 2013–2017 term and led Árja's contingent in the Sami Parliament. She sat on the Planning and Finance Committee as well as the Executive Council from 2013 to 2017. Vars asked to be relieved of her duties as a member of parliament as of 1 January 2017 when she took her position at the NHRI.

From 2013 to 2015, Vars served as a member of the Norwegian government's Tater/Romani Committee, which focused on the relationship between the government and the Norwegian Travellers. From 2013 to 2016, she was a member of the Norwegian National Commission for UNESCO.

Vars has served as vice-president of the board of the Faculty of Law at the University of Tromsø, and was an institutional board member of the International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs, based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

On 24 March 2017, she was selected to serve as the expert member from the Arctic on the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP), an advisory body of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. She was reappointed by the Human Rights Council for a second term as Expert member of the Mechanism in 2021.

She was elected as the president/ rector of Sámi allaskuvla - Sámi University of Applied Sciences in 2019, where she serves a 4-year term.

Vars was in 2021 appointed as member of the  board of Redd Barna (Save the Children) Norway. In 2022 the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research elected her as member of the board of Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI).

References

Norwegian Sámi people
Norwegian Sámi politicians
Norwegian Sámi activists
1976 births
Members of the Sámi Parliament of Norway
University of Tromsø alumni
Indigenous rights activists
People from Kautokeino
Living people
Norwegian Sámi academics
Sámi women academics