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class CM_Splittest_FixtureTest extends CMTest_TestCase {

    public function testCreate() {
        new CM_Splittest_Fixture(new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null'));
        new CM_Splittest_Fixture(CMTest_TH::createUser());
        try {
            new CM_Splittest_Fixture(CMTest_TH::createSession());
            $this->fail('Should not be able to create a fixture from a session');
        } catch (CM_Exception_Invalid $e) {
            $this->assertContains('Invalid fixture type', $e->getMessage());
        }
    }

    public function testGetFixtureTye() {
        $fixtureRequestClient = new CM_Splittest_Fixture(new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null'));
        $fixtureUser = new CM_Splittest_Fixture(CMTest_TH::createUser());
        $this->assertSame(CM_Splittest_Fixture::TYPE_REQUEST_CLIENT, $fixtureRequestClient->getFixtureType());
        $this->assertSame(CM_Splittest_Fixture::TYPE_USER, $fixtureUser->getFixtureType());
    }

    public function testGetColumnId() {
        $fixtureRequestClient = new CM_Splittest_Fixture(new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null'));
        $fixtureUser = new CM_Splittest_Fixture(CMTest_TH::createUser());
        $this->assertSame('requestClientId', $fixtureRequestClient->getColumnId());
        $this->assertSame('userId', $fixtureUser->getColumnId());
    }

    public function testGetId() {
        $request = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $user = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        $fixtureRequestClient = new CM_Splittest_Fixture($request);
        $fixtureUser = new CM_Splittest_Fixture($user);
        $this->assertSame($request->getClientId(), $fixtureRequestClient->getId());
        $this->assertSame($user->getId(), $fixtureUser->getId());
    }

    public function testSetUserForRequestClient_userGetsFirstRequestClientVariation() {
        CM_Config::get()->CM_Model_Splittest->withoutPersistence = false;

        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock $splittestRequestClient */
        $splittestRequestClient = CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock::createStatic(array('name' => 'foo', 'variations' => range(1, 100)));
        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock $splittestUser */
        $splittestUser = CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock::findId($splittestRequestClient->getId());

        $request1 = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $variationRequest1 = $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request1);
        $userA = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        CM_Splittest_Fixture::setUserForRequestClient($request1, $userA);
        $this->assertSame($variationRequest1, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($userA));

        for ($i = 0; $i < 10; $i++) {
            $requestNew = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
            $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($requestNew);
            CM_Splittest_Fixture::setUserForRequestClient($requestNew, $userA);
            $this->assertSame($variationRequest1, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($userA));
        }

        $splittestRequestClient->delete();
        CMTest_TH::clearCache();
    }

    public function testSetUserForRequestClient_usersFromSameClientGetSameVariation() {
        CM_Config::get()->CM_Model_Splittest->withoutPersistence = false;

        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock $splittestRequestClient */
        $splittestRequestClient = CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock::createStatic(array('name' => 'foo', 'variations' => range(1, 100)));
        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock $splittestUser */
        $splittestUser = CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock::findId($splittestRequestClient->getId());

        $request1 = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $variationRequest1 = $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request1);
        $userA = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        CM_Splittest_Fixture::setUserForRequestClient($request1, $userA);
        $this->assertSame($variationRequest1, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($userA));

        for ($i = 0; $i < 10; $i++) {
            $userNew = CMTest_TH::createUser();
            CM_Splittest_Fixture::setUserForRequestClient($request1, $userNew);
            $this->assertSame($variationRequest1, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($userNew));
        }
        $this->assertSame($variationRequest1, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($userA));

        $splittestRequestClient->delete();
        CMTest_TH::clearCache();
    }

    public function testSetUserForRequestClient_onLogin() {
        CM_Config::get()->CM_Model_Splittest->withoutPersistence = false;

        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock $splittestRequestClient */
        $splittestRequestClient = CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock::createStatic(array('name' => 'foo', 'variations' => range(1, 100)));
        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock $splittestUser */
        $splittestUser = CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock::findId($splittestRequestClient->getId());

        $request = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $variationRequest = $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request);
        $user = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        $session = $request->getSession();
        $session->setUser($user);
        $this->assertSame($variationRequest, $splittestUser->getVariationFixture($user));

        $splittestRequestClient->delete();
        CMTest_TH::clearCache();
    }

    public function testSetUserForRequestClient_userConversionAfterLogin() {
        CM_Config::get()->CM_Model_Splittest->withoutPersistence = false;

        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock $splittestRequestClient */
        $splittestRequestClient = CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock::createStatic(array('name' => 'foo', 'variations' => array('v')));
        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock $splittestUser */
        $splittestUser = CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock::findId($splittestRequestClient->getId());

        $variation = $splittestUser->getVariationBest();
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getFixtureCount());
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount());

        $request1 = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request1);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $userA = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        $session = $request1->getSession();
        $session->setUser($userA);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestUser->setConversion($userA);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $request2 = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request2);
        $this->assertSame(2, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $request3 = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request3);
        $this->assertSame(3, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $session = $request3->getSession();
        $session->setUser($userA);
        $this->assertSame(3, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestUser->setConversion($userA);
        $this->assertSame(3, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $userB = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        $session = $request2->getSession();
        $session->setUser($userB);
        $this->assertSame(3, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestUser->setConversion($userB);
        $this->assertSame(3, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(2, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestRequestClient->delete();
        CMTest_TH::clearCache();
    }

    public function testSetUserForRequestClient_userConversionBeforeLogin() {
        CM_Config::get()->CM_Model_Splittest->withoutPersistence = false;

        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock $splittestRequestClient */
        $splittestRequestClient = CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock::createStatic(array('name' => 'foo', 'variations' => array('v')));
        /** @var CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock $splittestUser */
        $splittestUser = CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock::findId($splittestRequestClient->getId());

        $variation = $splittestUser->getVariationBest();
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $request = new CM_Request_Post('/foo/null');
        $splittestRequestClient->getVariationFixture($request);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $user = CMTest_TH::createUser();
        $splittestUser->setConversion($user);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true)); // Conversion ignored

        $session = $request->getSession();
        $session->setUser($user);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(0, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestUser->setConversion($user);
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getFixtureCount(true));
        $this->assertSame(1, $variation->getConversionCount(true));

        $splittestRequestClient->delete();
        CMTest_TH::clearCache();
    }
}

class CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient_Mock extends CM_Model_Splittest_RequestClient {

    /**
     * @param CM_Request_Abstract $request
     * @return string
     */
    public function getVariationFixture(CM_Request_Abstract $request) {
        return $this->_getVariationFixture(new CM_Splittest_Fixture($request));
    }
}

class CM_Model_Splittest_User_Mock extends CM_Model_Splittest_User {

    /**
     * @param CM_Model_User $user
     * @return string
     */
    public function getVariationFixture(CM_Model_User $user) {
        return $this->_getVariationFixture(new CM_Splittest_Fixture($user));
    }
}


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A car drives on to pavement in New York City's Times Square, killing one person and injuring others.
Emergency workers are at the scene in New York's popular Times Square, where a car has ploughed in to pedestrians.
One person has died and 19 others were injured, the city's fire department says.
Police said the crash did not appear to be related to terrorism.
A man is in custody and is being tested for alcohol, police said.
This police officer took away the car's licence plate.
The injured have been taken away on stretchers and the area sealed off.
An estimated 50 million people visit Times Square each year.


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why you probably won't see this in china
Censorship of culture and ideas is wrong.
On television, bad words are covered with a 1 kHz sine wave. The symbols, shown to the right, used to replace letters of foul language are called "grawlixes". We decide to cover up these words because we deem them socially unacceptable. This is an example of censorship.
Censorship can be defined as "the practice of examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts."
So then why are bad words bad? Well, it usually dates back to some time in history when the word received a bad connotation. This was often times a result of class dispute, or if the word was seen as insulting to God. This often times means that in media today, the words are censored. For how much fuss people can put up about suppression of bad words, this is not even close to the worst kind of censorship.
So how many kinds of censorship are there?
Bad words are censored for the same reasons as gore, nudity, and drug use in popular media: They are seen as too socially unacceptable to be shown to the public lightly. This is practiced in America, though it's been declining with shows such as The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. However, there are much more sinister kinds of censorship.
In 1998, China initiated the Golden Shield Project. This was a program, headed by the Chinese government, to ensure that all internet usage was controlled and filtered by the state. In a TED Talk from Michael Anti, he outlines the "Great Firewall of China". They have blocked most, if not all, international Internet services, such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Instead, they've replaced them with clones: Baidu, Renren, Weibo, and Youku, respectively. This keeps the network contained entirely in China, and the server in Beijing, so that the government can access it at any time.
In this same way, they've been trying to contain everything speaking ill of the Chinese government. And artist from China, Ai Weiwei, has been actively working against the Chinese state, reflected by his art. The government has destroyed a gallery of his, kept him under surveillance, and sent officers to beat him.
Russification is defined as a process of assimilation in which a non-Russian culture is forced to become more like Russia. Through censorship of a culture, and deliberate use of exclusively Russian culture, Russia forces cultures out of existence.
What I'm referring to when I say that censorship is bad isn't censorship of explicit material, but censorship of ideas, the use of censorship to oppress people, and censorship of culture.
And if it seems bad in China or Russia, the situation is far worse in North Korea.
In North Korea, there is no freedom of the press. The government directly controls the one news agency, aptly named the Korean Central News Agency. Internet access is illegal, and only select government officials have it. All citizens must use a strictly North Korean network called Kwangmyong. Koreans are lied to outright by the government, completely isolated from the world outside of North Korea. They believe that they live in paradise on Earth, and the media only reinforces the personality cult surrounding Kim Jong Un. This means that many people nearly worship him as a god.
In actuality, the country is in famine, poverty, and people are tortured daily in "political prison camps", where prisoners and their families are held in lifelong detention and forced to work. They are essentially concentration camps from Germany during World War II. But all of this is kept from the people. Censored.
This is all terrible, but surely it wouldn't happen in a country like America? Well, while we don't have anything nearly as bad, America has its own sort of censorship.
So for all that America boasts freedom, and freedom of speech, maybe the places we consider the most enriched with higher education are also the most culturally barren. Ideas aren't being censored by the government, but by the individual.
In George Orwell's book, 1984, he details a dystopian society where the Ministry of Truth individually combs over all media and removes anything found disagreeing with the government or supporting ideas or culture. If you were to act at all against the government, even in private, the Thought Police would find you and eliminate not just you, but your ideas. And perhaps the worst of it was that the citizens would help to support the regime, friend turning on friend and child turning on parent, reporting them to the government for acting out.
It seems now that the key to and infinite energy source is clear: If we hook up a generator to George Orwell's grave, the world could by powered by how fast he is spinning.
AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND WHY I CHOSE THIS TOPIC
This topic relates to the fourth chapter, Culture, of our book, because not just ideas are being suppressed by censorship, so are many cultures. I believe that culture and ideas are the most important part of humanity, and it's what separates us from the beasts, and it's why we've been able to advance how we have, especially in recent years. I consider myself an optimist, and while I don't think that we're at the level of 1984, I believe that if we don't take action, we could get there. And that, of course, is why I chose this topic.
"Behind the Great Firewall of China." Michael Anti:. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
"Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate." YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
"How China's Internet Police Control Speech on the Internet." How China's Internet Police Control Speech on the Internet. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
Jacobs, Andrew. "Visit by Google Chairman May Benefit North Korea." The New York Times. The New York Times, 10 Jan. 2013. Web. 29 May 2014.
Orwell, George. 1984. Milano: Mondadori, 1984. Print.
"Prédateurs - Kim Jong-un - Reporters Without Borders." Prédateurs - Kim Jong-un - Reporters Without Borders. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
"Russification." The Free Dictionary. Farlex, n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
"Why Are Bad Words Bad?" YouTube. YouTube, n.d. Web. 29 May 2014.
"World Press Freedom Index 2014." Reporters Without Borders. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 May 2014.
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Week 2 of 52. This is going to be one hell of a year.
I actually don't like this sketch at all but I've committed myself to posting everything I make for the year so... apologies. Also you can see here I was so delirious I forgot what year it was.
Started yesterday and finished today.
Short post today since I am still looking for a JERB. See y'all soon.
Amazing sketches, Gina. The Cinerama Theater sketch is my favorite. I hope you are feeling better.
Yeah, the cinerama is the best by far! Terrific sketching week for you Gina!


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Former Manchester United man Morrison will embark on his third loan spell in the Championship after completing his move to the managerless south Wales club on Wednesday.
Morison has previously enjoyed loans with Birmingham City and QPR in the second tier, and was part of Harry Redknapp's squad that earned promotion to the Premier League last season.
He returned to West Ham for the start of the new campaign but has continued to find first-team chances difficult to come by under Sam Allardyce.
The 21-year-old took to his Twitter account on Tuesday to announce he was moving to Cardiff on a temporary basis, and the club have now confirmed the news.
"We are pleased to announce that Ravel Morrison has this afternoon completed a short-term loan move to Cardiff City," read a statement read on Cardiff's official website.
"Ravel links up from West Ham United until Friday 26th December 2014.
"He will be eligible to play in up to 15 Championship fixtures during that time, including our game at Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day."
Cardiff, who are still on the hunt for a new boss following the departure of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer last week, sit 16th in the Championship after eight games.
Morrison could make his debut for the club when they host Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.


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Independent, Incredible, Inspirational… It's Isabella!
Jonathan, Jo and Isabella came along to our studio for a CAPOW! Superhero Experience Photoshoot recently and we wanted to share their story…
First, a few words from Jonathan…
First of all, can we thank you for the experience that we had on Tuesday. Every person that we dealt with at Bartley were so friendly and your studios were amazing. Within minutes of starting, Isabella felt so comfortable and that was due to Chris and the way he explained everything and the way he spoke to Isabella. He was so caring, yet enthusiastic about it. Natasha was very patient with us when deciding what pictures we would choose and was making suggestions to help us, she was always smiling and made sure that we were happy with what we chose. I think it was Sammy that sold us our CAPOW voucher, I do not want to forget mentioning her. She was friendly and took her time explaining everything to us, despite how busy and crowded the event was. The whole experience was very professional but done in such a relaxed way that it was fun.
What were you looking to achieve from your CAPOW! shoot with us?
We were looking for a fun experience for our daughter which would generate a picture that would be empowering to her and give her more self belief. We want her to believe that she can accomplish anything she puts her mind to and see an image of herself that will reinforce that.
Tell us about your family and interests in superheros
We are a family of 3; Jonathan, Jo and Isabella who is 5. It is Jonathan that is most interested in superhero movies and Isabella is interested because of this. Isabella loves getting dressed up. Disney princesses, superheroes (Owlette from PJ Masks, Batgirl, Mal from Descendants (which is what she wore for Comic Con), Wonder Woman, Spidergirl). The movie that probably started Isabella's interest in superheroes was Lego Batman, which then led to DC Super Hero Girls.
Had you ever done anything like this before?
We had a photoshoot for Isabella when she was 12 days old, but nothing that she was aware of.
Why did you think that CAPOW would be right for you?
Isabella likes dressing up and I had an image in my mind of a picture that I would like to have in her room so it is one of the first and last images that she sees every day. The image I had in mind was quite dark background with Isabella as a superhero with the red and blue colours of her outfit being vivid. I wanted it to look like there had been a huge battle and she was coming out of it victorious, having saved the day and being a hero.
What did you think of the studio set-up and props?
We thought that the set-up was fantastic. The waiting area was spacious and bright and it had images on a screen of previous photoshoots. There were books and activity sheets that helped occupy Isabella. There was plenty of space in the studio and a really nice ambiance; there were sofas for us to sit and watch while the photoshoot took place and this helped Isabella as she could see us. The props were amazing, more than we expected, and there were a number of back drops depending upon which character you were. Plenty of time was available for all props to be used and to make sure that any ideas we had were captured. During the whole photoshoot there was music, which you would associate with superheroes, playing in the background. This really added to the atmosphere and was a great effect. The preview room had a large screen and cinema style seats for you to see your screenshow. Everything about the place was nice and relaxed.
What was your favourite image overall?
We had too many to choose from which is why we took a long time; we were never pressurised into any decisions or over the time we took to make a decision. I was really pleased in that the image I had in mind was delivered and was far better than I had hoped; this was the one where Isabella was Wonder Woman and has a sword over her head and it looks like she is climbing out of rubble.
Were you worried about any parts of the session beforehand and if so what?
Isabella was excited to do the shoot but had some nerves due to not knowing what to expect, she asked a lot of questions in the car going to the shoot. There was nothing at all to worry about, the staff were amazing and friendly and Chris the photographer put her at ease straight away, bringing out Isabellas character, which Chris captured brilliantly. Any fears that we had that Isabella may be nervous and become shy were for nothing, she loved it and threw herself into it.
Tell us about the favourite parts of your experience and why you enjoyed them
It was an unforgettable experience and seeing Isabella being so happy doing the shoot is a memory that we will cherish. The facility and staff made the experience so easy and enjoyable.
What advice do you have for other clients coming for a shoot with us?
Do it. Immerse yourself into the experience, the more you put in, the more you get out.
Are there any other comments that you would like to add?
I cannot say too many times how impressed we were with the set up and the staff, we have recommended the Capow shoot to so many people already and cannot wait to show the photographs. Thank you.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CAPOW! PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCES
SUPERHERO PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE
VALUED AT £180!
If you or your kids are crazy about their favourite superheros, then this is the perfect experience for you!
Immerse yourselves in our superhero studio set with real smoke, music and movie grade props to contend with…
With over 35 Marvel & DC licensed outfits from ages 4 to adult, you'll feel like true superheros!
We can accommodate up to 5 people on the set and under 4's welcome if bringing your own outfit.
Voucher Includes:
30-45 minute photoshoot (depending on number of participants)
Framed Table Top Superhero portrait
£50 credit towards any of our Superhero Package
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Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
In Australia, worshippers had to book tickets online to attend socially distanced church services.
Subdued scenes were repeated across the world on Thursday on Christmas Eve, 2020. (Source: Pixabay)
Bethlehem ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Similar subdued scenes were repeated across the world on Thursday as the festive family gatherings and packed prayers that typically mark the holiday were scaled back or cancelled altogether. In Australia, worshippers had to book tickets online to attend socially distanced church services. The Philippines prohibited mass gatherings and barred extended families from holding traditional Christmas Eve dinners. Traditional door-to-door children"s carols were cancelled in Greece.
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On Christmas Eve in Italy, church bells rang earlier than usual. The Italian government"s 10 p.m. curfew prompted pastors to move up services, with "Midnight" Mass starting Thursday evening in some churches as early as a couple hours after dark. Pope Francis, who has said people "must obey" civil authorities" measures to fight the spread of COVID-19, fell in line. This year, the Christmas vigil Mass in St. Peter"s Basilica was moved up from 9:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Normally, seats at the vigil Mass are quickly snapped up, by Romans and by tourists, but the pandemic has reduced tourists in Italy to a trickle. In keeping with social distancing measures, barely 200 faithful — instead of several thousand — spaced out in the basilica"s pews and wearing masks, attended Francis" celebration of the Mass. A row of fiery red poinsettia plants warmly contrasted with the sumptuous cold marble of the basilica.
Francis in his homily offered reflections on Christmas" significance. "We often hear it said that the greatest joy in life is the birth of a child. It is something extraordinary and it changes everything," he said. A child "makes us feel loved but can also teach us how to love." "God was born a child in order to encourage us to care for others," said Francis, who has made attention to the poor and unjustly treated a key theme of his papacy.
Celebrations elsewhere in Europe were canceled or greatly scaled back as virus infections surge across the continent and a new variant that may be more contagious has been detected.
In Athens, Christmas Eve was eerily silent. In normal times, voices of children singing carols while tinkling metal triangles can be heard all day. The decades-old custom, in which children go house to house and receive small gifts, was banned this year. Groups of children managed to honor the tradition by singing to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis by video link —including students from a school for children with hearing difficulty who performed in sign language.
Throughout the pandemic, one of the hardest-hit churches in New York City has been Saint Peter"s Lutheran Church in Manhattan. Church leaders say more than 60 members of the congregation — which numbered about 800 before the pandemic — have died of COVID-19, almost all of them part of the community of some 400 who attended services in Spanish.
Despite their own heartbreaks, congregation members — many of them immigrants — donated coats, scarves and other winter clothes for more than 100 migrant minors at a detention center in Manhattan. While many other New York City churches have resumed in-person services, Saint Peter"s continues to offer its Masses only online. The schedule for Christmas Eve and Christmas day included Masses in English and Spanish, and a bilingual jazz vespers service.
In Bethlehem, officials tried to make the most out of a bad situation.
"Christmas is a holiday that renews hope in the souls," said Mayor Anton Salman. "Despite all the obstacles and challenges due to corona and due to the lack of tourism, the city of Bethlehem is still looking forward to the future with optimism." Raw, rainy weather added to the gloomy atmosphere, as several dozen people gathered in the central Manger Square to greet Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Youth marching bands playing Christmas carols on bagpipes, accompanied by pounding drummers, led a joyous procession ahead of the patriarch"s arrival early in the afternoon. "Despite the restrictions and limitations we want to celebrate as much as possible, with family, community and joy," said Pizzaballa, who was to lead a small Midnight Mass gathering later in the evening. "We want to offer hope." Thousands of foreign pilgrims usually flock to Bethlehem for the celebrations. But the closure of Israel"s international airport to foreign tourists, along with Palestinian restrictions banning intercity travel in the areas they administer in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, kept visitors away.
The restrictions limited attendance to residents and a small entourage of religious officials. Evening celebrations, when pilgrims normally congregate around the Christmas tree, were cancelled, and Midnight Mass was limited to clergy. The coronavirus has dealt a heavy blow to Bethlehem"s tourism sector, the lifeblood of the local economy. Restaurants, hotels and gift shops have been shuttered.
In Colombia, thousands of Venezuelan migrants are spending Christmas away from their families in precarious conditions. In previous years, many Venezuelans have gone back home for the holidays to visit their relatives. But Colombia"s government has shut down border crossings with Venezuela in a bid to slow down COVID-19 infections.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and&nbspelsewhere
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Election Day is here, polls show a number of people who are undecided about their choice, but I�ve not found them. As I engage people, they are clearly decided about their choice for President and Governor; but virtually no one knows about the most important race on the ballot.
Years ago, our judicial races were partisan, in other words, the candidates ran as either Republicans or Democrats. At that time, the NC Supreme court was held by a six to one Republican majority. It was obvious that the majority of voters realized Republicans would be tougher on crime, and tend to apply the constitution as written. A few years ago, the General Assembly changed the law, now the races are non-partisan. The voter has no way to know by looking at the ballot the most conservative candidates. Today, the Supreme Court holds a conservative majority by a single vote.
This year, that single vote to uphold the constitution is in jeopardy. Justice Paul Newby is the only justice up for election; no one seems to be aware of the race, or the importance of it. Justice Newby is widely considered to be one of our most effective justices, often writing the opinions of the most complex cases. He is a conservative who has represented NC well on the court.
Simply put, the Supreme Court race for Newby�s seat is the single most important race on the NC ballot. His loss would allow liberal justices to overturn much of the legislation passed by the General Assembly this session, and most assuredly would overturn a Voter ID bill, likely to be signed into law with McCrory as Governor. The importance of this race cannot be overstated.
Additionally, there are three appellate court seats on the ballot. Conservatives Marty McGee (please note, there is another McGee running, Marty is the conservative), David Robinson and Chris Dillon. Each of these will make excellent judges.
The final race in which you may not recognize names is for NC Senate, District 46. Due to redistricting, Cleveland is now pared with BurkeCounty. Senator Warren Daniel currently serves from Burke. I have known Daniel for a decade, and have served with him in the Senate. He is a man of impeccable character, a hard worker, and has made an excellent Senator. He has my full support for this seat, and I hope that he can count on yours as well. It is critical that Warren Daniel remains in Raleigh to bring jobs into our area.
In addition to your support for Romney, McHenry and McCrory, Dan Forrest for Lt. Governor, Moore and Hastings for NC House, and our local Republicans including Ronnie Hawkins, Johnny Hutchins and Susan Allen for Commissioner, I hope you will support the conservative choices for the courts, and Warren Daniel for Senate. It is these lesser known races in which you can make a real difference for North Carolina.


The event will be introduced by Professor Sir Alan Dashwood Q.C. (City, University of London) and will be followed by a wine reception.
At this event Dr Luke McDonagh of The City Law School will launch his new book 'European Patent Litigation in the Shadow of the Unified Patent Court' (Edward Elgar, 2016) with a panel discussion on the impact of Brexit on patent litigation in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, with a particular focus on the forthcoming Unified Patent Court and future relations between the UK and EU. This discussion is particularly timely given the UK's recent announcement that, despite the ongoing Brexit process, the UK will ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement – a decision that may demonstrate UK willingness to maintain a high level of European legal and economic integration, even after it leaves the EU (the so-called 'soft Brexit' option).


Hyperthyroidism is a clinical syndrome that results from exposure of the body tissues to excess of circulating free thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism also called as thyrotoxicosis. Thyrotoxicosis literally means toxicity due to excess of thyroid hormones. All the tissues that contain thyroid receptors are affected. Hyperthyroidism affects females more than males and is usually associated with thyroid enlargement.
It is the most common thyroid disorder producing hyperthyroidism. It is characterized by the symptoms that are diffuse goiter, exophthalmos and pre-tibial myxedema. It can occur at any age but is common between 30-50 years old age group. It is an autoimmune disorder. Normally in an autoimmune disorder, antibodies destroy the thyroid tissue but this is an exception where the thyroid IgG antibodies stimulate the thyroid to produce more hormones. Exophthalmos is due to collection of retro-orbital fluid and proliferation of fibroblasts which lead to rise in pressure in retro-orbital space, which pushes the eyeballs forward.
Excess iodine:- high amount of iodine can cause hyperthyroidism. Iodine is used by the body to produce hormones.
Radioactive ablation of thyroid:– hyperactive thyroid gland is destroyed by radioactive iodine. Indications for this treatment are patients more than 40 years of age, recurrence following surgery.
The hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is always due to grave's disease. Antithyroid drugs cross the placental barrier; hence, there is risk of fetal hypothyroidism. As a general rule, dosage of Antithyroid therapy should be the lowest effect does necessary to control hypothyroidism during pregnancy. Betablockers should not be used as an adjuvant therapy during pregnancy because of their effect on fetus. Radioactive iodine is contraindicated during pregnancy and subtotal thyroidectomy is not6 preferred over drug treatment if patient is responsive to therapy.


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Q: How can I get NUnit Testing Result Reports as I am using visual studio and selenium for testing? I am running test cases from NUnit and trying to get the report or log file.
 How can i achieve this?

A: In addition to Slavas comment:
I assume you do use the nUnit GUI, to save your test results after you ran them, press the menu button 'Tools' -> 'Save Results as XML...'
In the xml file will be an overview of the tests with the notion to each if it passed or failed.
Also in the GUI, if you want to see code output from 'Console.WriteLine()' you can after the test(s) are run, switch the view mode to 'Text Output' (bottom middle of the window). In this output box you can mark all text and paste it to the editor of your choice to work with it.

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Here are some of the best Instagram posts from feminists all around the world on their responses and celebrations for International Womens' Day.
International Womens' Day took place on 8 March. Many women took part in a strike dubbed A Day Without Women (#ADayWithoutWomen), which served to highlight the importance of women in the workplace and how taken for granted they are. Here are some of the best Instagram posts from feminists all around the world on their responses and celebrations for International Womens' Day.
Teen Vogue covers fashion, beauty, celebrity style, entertainment, teen issues, videos and more, but it also has serious political coverage. They announced their participation in the strike via the post above.
The star of Harry Potter and Beauty and the Beast took to the platform to announce her contribution to International Womens' Day, as well as continuing her support of her book club, Our Shared Shelf.
The Hunger Games star (she played Rue) is also an outspoken activist. She was declared "one of the most incendiary voices of her generation" by Dazed Magazine, and co-directed a trio of videos about black women for Teen Vogue.
Ratajkowski has been a loud voice for womens' rights, most publicly joining forces with Kim Kardashian in defense of the naked selfie last year. She shot to fame after appearing in the controversial Blurred Lines video – remember Robin Thicke? – and used her newfound audience to educate her followers on feminism, among other causes.
You go girl! I made this for you! Be the person you want to be! Tag someone who might need this encouragement today ?
Ciao is a Singaporean artist, best known for creating beautiful paintings incorporating fresh flowers. She frequently collaborates with brands such as Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Jaeger Le-Coultre, JW Marriott and more. We love this pretty yet powerful dedication to International Womens' Day.
UNICEF posted these photos in commemoration of International Womens' Day. Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate. She is the author of a memoir, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban.
The daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis posted a photo of her mother, urging followers to make every day a day of appreciation of the women in our lives.
Vogue Magazine posted this dramatic black and white photo, along with a thoughtful caption detailing the achievements and stories of the women featured in it.


Since we still have snow on the ground, I'm going to share my mini felt mittens project. When I was a little girl, my grandmother and I used to make mini felt mittens while sitting at her farmhouse kitchen table. I haven't made them since then, but for some reason those little felt mittens came to mind and I had to make some.
I had to think back and remember exactly how we made them (my memory is better than I thought!). My grandmother – we called her Mimi – and I used these as bookmarks, which you'll see at the end of the post. I thought they'd be cute hung as a banner, too!
These are so easy! Choose your felt and embroidery floss colors. Cut small mittens out of the felt.
Embroider a flower onto one of the mittens, using a French knot for the center and a lazy daisy stitch for the petals. I didn't use a pattern, I just did it free hand. You can see how to make these stitches at the DMC website.
Place the embroidered mitten on top of a plain mitten and stitch the edges together using a blanket stitch. Leave the bottom of the mittens unstitched.
Finally, add lace to the bottom of the mitten to create a cuff. You can either sew the lace on, or hot glue it onto the felt.
Insert one prong of a girl's hair clip into the mitten. To secure the clip to the felt, I added a small glob of hot glue onto the hair clip after tucking it inside. You can leave the mitten like this, or slide the exposed part of the clip into another mitten.
Turn the mitten over and use it to clip your spot in a book.
Or you can clip your mini felt mittens onto a stretch of ribbon or cording like you see here.
I had such sweet memories of Mimi while I worked on this project. I can't believe I haven't made any mini felt mittens for all these years. Mimi and I used to embroider pillow cases, too. I really miss her!
I was actually surprised that I remembered how to make these mini felt mittens.
It all came back to me once I got going though!
These are just the cutest mittens and make a sweet garland. They'd be cute on the tree at Christmas too. Have a lovely weekend.
What a sweet idea! You are so clever.
If you have a minute I'd be thrilled if you could pop on over to my blog and share this gorgeous post at my weekly Say G'day Saturday linky party. It has just started and this would be a great addition.
So cute! Love it and your creativity!
Aw, these are adorable! Both the banner/bunting and the book mark. I don't know how you find so much time to make things!
These are so pretty. I agree that they would be beautiful ornaments. They're also perfect for this cold weather we're having! You are very talented!


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The Lanarkshire Tramways was a tramway between Hamilton, Motherwell, and Wishaw from 1903 to 1931.

History

The tramway was authorised by the Hamilton, Motherwell and Wishaw Tramways Act of 1900. Services started on 22 July 1903, the company taking the shorter name, Lanarkshire Tramways.

An extension was opened on 20 January 1907 which provided a connection with Glasgow Corporation Tramways.

Closure

The tramway ceased operation on 14 February 1931, the company having changed its name the previous year to the Lanarkshire Traction Company.

One tram survived into preservation, No 53, and is currently at the Summerlee, Museum of Scottish Industrial Life.

References

External links
 Lanarkshire Tramways Company at British Tramway Company Badges and Buttons

1874 establishments in Scotland
Tram transport in Scotland
4 ft 7¾ in gauge railways in Scotland
Transport companies established in 1874
British companies established in 1874

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There's a Tim Hortons ad on television where the old man saves cups to commemorate life events. A guy discovers his secret box of old cups and at the end, the old guy adds one more. That's when they want me to tear up.
But I never do. There's something about that ad that seems so manipulative and contrived, it just doesn't work on me. They've got the right blueprint, but the recipe is just off.
Off the top of my head, there are a few such moments that never fail to moisten my eyes. One is actually an old Bell ad. I know this one is equally as manipulative and contrived, but it never fails to work on me. I've never been able to watch it without tearing up.
In the movies, I'm a sucker for the moment in Field of Dreams when Ray Kinsella says to his dad, "You wanna have a catch?". Every. Damn. Time.
Then, there's the ending of Big Fish. That ruins me. When I watch it with the kids, I sometimes put a cover over my head because I just sob.
What does it for you? What gets you all misty-eyed?
When Cheryl's teams lose. Every. Damned. Day.
After seeing PJ20 I had the sudden urge to call everyone I loved to tell them so..
Coincidentally, this is one of the books I'm about to give away. Do you want it?
There is an ipad ad (European I think) where the adult daughter sees 'Dad' chopping veggies on the ipad and rinsing it off under the sink. Not all teary eyed but funny.
I'm with you on Big Fish. When dud is carrying his dad down to the water to "set him free"...jeeeeeebus...I lose it.
I'm the same way with the ending of Dead Poet's Society but to a lesser extent.
Strangely though, I can't stop laughing when Morgan Freeman discovers what's in the box.
There is a book that I used to read to my daughter when she was young called "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. Got me every time.
I'm still reading that book. Great example.
And it's even sadder when you learn Munsch wrote that after his wife had two stillborn babies.
The very end of 'Shawshank Redemption' - when Red meets up with Andy on the boat.
I'll take the the book, if "Mr. " passes.
I remember that Bell commercial very well. got me every time too. Very powerful.
Ending of Toy Story 3, where Andy takes one last look at the toys before giving them to the little girl. That silent goodbye, those damn onions.
i have a recent one (i may have written about it on this blog). its an ad for cineplex odeon played before movies in the theatre. It shows a young girl build a snowman and the great winter they share together, then as spring approaches she puts him in the freezer for next year. she enjoys him for a few years, then starts to develop other interests and forgets about him in the freezer for years. then she has a daughter of her own and goes to find the snowman in the freezer and there he is.
its the worst commercial ever. i dont even know what they were trying to convey. that girl is just a mean person (yes i know its a commercial and an animated one at that). but it just makes me weep to think of that snowman sitting in the freezer all those years!!!!! waaaaaah.
wooo that was a doozy. and so damn true.
Here it is... nice Genesis cover.
I'm a sucker for those "Soldiers Returning Home and Surprising Their Loved Ones" videos on YouTube.
Here's a nice compilation with perfect music.
I know this isn't in the same category (in terms of frequency I mean) but I caught Pixar's take on "The Little Matchgirl" over the holidays and found myself weeping uncontrollably for a good while after. It wasn't like I didn't know what was going to happen and I certainly don't remember reacting in the same way on hearing the story as a child. So I've concluded that it must have something to do with getting old and becoming a parent. Kids, geesh!!!
Disneys Up . When the old guy is remembering his life with his wife.
And of course pretty much all of the Dirty Dozen.
I loved the "Dad, want'a play catch?" from "Fields of Dreams". However, my all time favourite is again another baseball metapor of life moment. HBO produced "When It was a Game" showing colour films from the 40s and 50s. If you can watch the whole hour, great. But the final minute is a poem by Grantland Rice called, "Game Called". Wonderful! *sniff*.
P.S. The end of "Shawshank" great too! Along with the end of "Miracle on 34 Street"....the original.
I used to have a 25 sq. foot rug in our family room (2005).
I've watched Mrs. Doubtfire with Robin Williams as 1 one of my faves many times since then. The ending does me in every time & wifey does the same. We can't look at each other for a few moments until dry eyes.
The carpet is now 2 sq. feet. Gotta buy a new one.
Mrs. Doubtfire was great at cutting onions during the movie also.
James Stewart as Jefferson Smith: I guess this is just another lost cause Mr. Paine. All you people don't know about lost causes. Mr. Paine does. He said once they were the only causes worth fighting for and he fought for them once. For the only reason any man ever fights for them. Because of just one plain simple rule. Love thy neighbor. And in this world today of great hatred a man who knows that rule has a great trust. You know that rule Mr. Paine and I loved you for it just as my father did. And you know that you fight harder for the lost causes than for any others. Yes you'd even die for them. Like a man we both knew Mr. Paine. You think I'm licked. You all think I'm licked. Well I'm not licked. And I'm gonna stay right here and fight for this lost cause. Even if this room gets filled with lies like these. And the Taylors and all their armies come marching into this place. Somebody will listen to me.
Wow Maurice, that put a catch in my throat. Funny when I went to view this video, Rogers had an ad about a dad who drives truck across the province every day and it has his sweet 3 daughters face timing with him on his mobile. Very touching, as i can relate travelling several times a month, and my kids growing up while away.
Stand by me the last 10 minutes or maybe Forrest Gump when he says goodbye to his mother "onions"
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The Incredibles has two moments. The first is the scene where missiles are fired on the jet carrying 3/4's of the family. The controlled panic and desperation in Helen's voice sends a chill down my spine every time.
The second is a little later when Mr. Incredible has a mini breakdown/breakthrough and admits that's he's not strong enough to face losing his family again.


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Temporal bone fractures: otic capsule sparing versus otic capsule violating clinical and radiographic considerations.
Dahiya R1, Keller JD, Litofsky NS, Bankey PE, Bonassar LJ, Megerian CA.
Department of Otolaryngology-HNS, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655, USA.
To assess the practicality and utility of the traditional classification system for temporal bone fracture (transverse vs. longitudinal) in the modern Level I trauma setting and to determine whether a newer system of designation (otic capsule sparing vs. otic capsule violating fracture) is practical from a clinical and radiographic standpoint.
The University of Massachusetts Medical Center Trauma Registry was reviewed for the years 1995 to 1997. Patients identified as sustaining closed head injury were reviewed for basilar skull fracture and temporal bone fracture. Clinical and radiographic records were evaluated by using the two classification schemes.
A total of 2,977 patients were treated at the trauma center during this time. Ninety (3%) patients sustained a temporal bone fracture. The classic characterization of transverse versus longitudinal fracture (20% vs. 80%, respectively) was unable to be determined in this group; therefore, clinical correlation to complications using that paradigm was not possible. By using the otic capsule violating versus sparing designation, an important difference in clinical sequelae and intracranial complications became apparent. Compared with otic capsule sparing fractures, patients with otic capsule violating fractures were approximately two times more likely to develop facial paralysis, four times more likely to develop CSF leak, and seven times more likely to experience profound hearing loss, as well as more likely to sustain intracranial complications including epidural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
The use of a classification system for temporal bone fractures that emphasizes violation or lack of violation of the otic capsule seems to offer the advantage of radiographic utility and stratification of clinical severity, including severity of Glasgow Coma Scale scores and intracranial complications such as subarachnoid hemorrhage and epidural hematoma.


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What should the Seahawks expect out of new tight end Greg Olsen?
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New Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen will turn 35 on March 11, but age isn't the only cause for trepidation regarding Seattle's one-year deal with the 13-year veteran worth a reported $7 million. Olsen has missed 18 games over the past three seasons (though just two last year), which could lead one to wonder how he can be relied upon to solve the team's problems at a position where rising star Will Dissly has struggled to remain healthy.
Seattle had to address tight end this offseason after losing Dissly for the season early in the schedule for the second year in a row. His absence, plus a lingering knee injury that sidelined veteran Ed Dickson for the season and the trading of Nick Vannett to Pittsburgh during the year, ultimately forced Seattle to ride into the playoffs with Luke Willson and Jacob Hollister at the position. That all didn't work out so well.
Adding Olsen is certainly an upgrade, regardless of his age. The three-time Pro Bowl receiver looks like an older version of what Dissly appeared to be developing into when through six games last season he caught 23 passes for 262 yards and four touchdowns before being lost with an Achilles tear. But does Olsen have enough in the tank to make an impact, or is he ultimately a brittle injury risk who won't be around long enough to make a difference? It's a fair question.
The reality is that Olsen has delivered below-average production for three consecutive seasons. After becoming the first NFL tight end to record three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns, from 2014-16, Olsen missed nine games in 2017 and seven in 2018, both setbacks the result of a broken foot. In the 16 games Olsen played during that stretch, he caught just 44 passes for 482 yards and five touchdowns. Olsen regained his health for the 2019 season but had another subpar year. However, it's difficult to assess if that was mostly about him or that quarterback Cam Newton was limited to two games, which forced the Panthers to turn to backup Kyle Allen.
In Newton's final game of the season, a Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay, Olsen was targeted nine times, catching six passes for 110 yards on his best day of the season. The following week with Allen, Olsen caught six passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns in a win at Arizona. From that point on, Olsen was up and down, and Carolina finished the season 5-11.
To find out what Olsen might offer the Seahawks in 2020, I looked at some of his performances from last year, starting with a Week 9 effort when he caught eight passes for 98 yards against Green Bay. In this play versus the Packers, Olsen ran an out route while running back Christian McCaffrey, aligned at wide receiver, ran a go.
Olsen was covered by a defender with outside leverage, but he pushed downfield hard enough to get that defender to open his hips inside, which allowed Olsen to then break outside and create separation before the defender could recover.
On a different play at Green Bay, Olsen ran a curl over the middle between two linebackers for an easy completion, once again demonstrating his ability to read defenses on the run, apply pressure to force defenders to respect one potential move, then sit in the hole where his quarterback can find him wide open.
These two plays aren't ultra-complicated, but simple plays work when executed properly.
Olsen's longest reception of the season came at Arizona, when he ran a seam down the middle and then veered off to the right in order to find open area and track down the pass from Allen.
The safety vacated the middle, clearly not viewing Olsen as a vertical threat, which allowed the veteran to break free for a 41-yard gain.
At 6-foot-5, Olsen has always been a strong threat in the red zone, and both of his touchdowns last season came from 3 yards out, at Arizona. The first came on a simple pick play with Olsen running wide open into the flat. The second showed off Olsen's speed, one of his greatest traits throughout his career. He isn't as fast at 34 as he was at 24, but Olsen still moves very well, as demonstrated by this drag route across the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown reception in which he created separation from cornerback Sojourn Shelton.
In addition to these types of plays, Olsen still runs plenty of deep corner routes and drag routes into space. There's really nothing he still can't do — except be relied upon to field 100-plus targets, which he's done six times during his career, with a high of 129 in 2016.
He won't need to.
In Seattle, Russell Wilson finished second in the MVP voting despite inconsistency at the tight end position. Dissly caught 23 passes last year on 27 targets (85.2 percent), while Olsen caught 52 passes on 82 targets (63.4 percent) with Newton, Allen and Co. A more accurate and consistent Wilson will almost certainly have a more efficient connection with Olsen. Unless Dissly doesn't return to starting form, Olsen won't receive 82 targets next year in Seattle. (He probably wouldn't even if he started all 16 games.) But he could be nearly as productive as he was last year on far fewer targets.
What will be fascinating to see is what Seattle is able to do with Dissly and Olsen on the field at the same time. The Seahawks never got to play Dissly with Dickson, who began the 2018 and 2019 seasons on the PUP list. When Dickson returned to action Week 7 of the 2018 season, Dissly had already been lost for the year with a knee injury. Last year, Dickson never rejoined the active roster. Provided Olsen and Dissly both remain healthy next year — and that's a reasonably big "if" — Seattle could find running the ball with two tight ends works very well in part because both tight ends will be considerable receiving threats, especially in the play-action passing game.
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As one door begun to close for Jonathan Bobea, another one magically swung open.
While the former Francis Lewis ace, taken in the 19th round of the First-Year Player Draft by the Anaheim Angels, debated whether or not to go pro, the University of Kentucky offered an appetizing option. While the money wasn't quite right with Anaheim, the Wildcats offered him the opportunity to play high-level baseball, earn a college degree and further develop and refine his repertorie.
Bobea chose door No. 2, verbally committing to Kentucky recently.
The 6-foot Bobea will land in Lexington, Ky., home to one of the nation's elite athletic departments, at the end of the month. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is arguably the best in the nation and the Wildcats have reached the NCAA Tournament four times in the last five years.
After losing two integral starting pitchers to the draft, Kentucky was in need of pitching, and associate head coach/recruiting director Brad Bohannon liked what he saw in Bobea, who went 13-2 with 179 strikeouts in 87-1/3 innings pitched and a mere 23 walks the last two years for the Patriots.
He caught the end of one of Bobea's outings during the CABA World Series with Team New York Baseball and was taken by his heavy and moving 90 mph fastball and deceptive slider.
The recruiting pitch was short but sweet, a presentation at Team New York Baseball's hotel, where Bohannon outlined the many positives the Wildcats could offer outlined by a series of videos. From their own charter plane to state-of-the-art athletic facilities and solid academics, Bobea was sold.
It's been a wild month and a half for Bobea. On June 8, he became the first baseball player drafted from Francis Lewis since Mike Jorgensen was taken by the New York Mets in 1966.
At the time, Angels Northeast scouting director Greg Morhardt raved about Bobea's moving fastball, calling it "God-given" and an "out pitch." But negotiations stalled, even though Bobea's camp relented on their demands.
"The money wasn't right," he said.
In his typical low-key style, Bobea said he has no expectations for his career at Kentucky, other than to contribute to the team and earn a college degree. Of course, like so many other draft picks, he is hoping the next three years could propel him to loftier pro status.


The historic mountain town of Almont is an unincorporated community nestled between Gunnison and Crested Butte. It is located on State Route 135, and is under 15 minutes away by car from the city of Gunnison. The town sits right at the area where the Taylor and East Rivers converge to form the headwaters of the Gunnison River.
The town was originally named "Fisher" after founder Samuel C. Fisher, and was later on changed to Almont in 1881. During the mining boom, ore used to be brought in from nearby area camps to Almont, for shipment to Gunnison. Eventually, the mining era reached its end, but Almont residents remained to enjoy the town's peaceful, quiet atmosphere.
Today, the town is a favorite location for many fishermen, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts. There's a plethora of exciting outdoor activities to be enjoyed at Almont like camping, mountain biking, horseback riding, four-wheel driving, canoeing, and kayaking. During the winter, the town is a popular spot for activities such as snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
With spectacular scenery, friendly people, and a laid back, small-town atmosphere, Almont is the perfect location for those looking to enjoy a tranquil environment amidst beautiful, natural surroundings.
During early spring to around mid-September, the Taylor River is a superb location for some of the best whitewater rafting in all of Colorado. Enjoy a ride on its crystal clear waters as it flows through breathtaking natural scenery surrounded by majestic canyon walls and towering pine trees.
Fishing at Gunnison River is an activity that's not to be missed. Rainbow trout, brown trout, kokanee salmon, and cut-bows are just some of the fish you can catch at the Gold Medal waters of the Gunnison River. Whether it's fly fishing or spin fishing, the Gunnison River will provide you with a truly unforgettable experience.
Head to the family-owned Almont Resort right in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Couples, families, corporate retreats and larger groups are all welcome at the resort. It features a 90-acre expanse great for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, rafting, wildlife viewing, downhill skiing, mountain biking, and many more.
Take a trip to Three Rivers Resort and Outfitting, a relaxing outdoor getaway located right on the banks of the Taylor River. It features cabins originally built during the 1800's, and is a short trip away from the Gunnison National Forest and the Almont Gorge. The resort is also home to the Three Rivers Smokehouse Restaurant, which serves some delicious BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, and other great dishes.
Want to go camping? Pitch your tent at one of the ten campsites at the Almont Campground, located right next to the Gunnison River. Spend a night or two and admire the beautiful landscape surrounded by soaring aspen and cottonwood trees.
Experienced hikers can trek through Henry Lake Trail, an approximately two-mile journey across stunning natural scenery that includes a serene lake.
The Nugget Café Restaurant provides a pleasant dining atmosphere where one can sample delectable home-style cooking. Try their delicious homemade pies, avocado melt and fries, BBQ chicken sandwiches, and a great selection of breakfast meals.
If you're looking for a home or investment opportunity in Almont, there's a fantastic selection of properties available. Choices range from cabin condos located in serene valleys, comfortable two to three-bedroom single-family homes overlooking the Gunnison River, and spacious five-bedroom homes with outdoor patios where you can enjoy views of the majestic valleys.


In this multi-disciplinary course we let you recognize, experience, theorize, understand, question and develop (clinical) leadership practices in the context of your everyday work as a healthcare professional, researcher or manager. We support you in making the next step in your healthcare leadership career and expand your network and create strong, authentic frontline clinical leaders that catalyze quality improvement and safety.
Healthcare organizations are difficult to manage. Different logics and value systems are at play. Leadership of both professionals and managers are therefore of great importance when aiming to ensure high-quality patient care, employee satisfaction and overall organizational effectiveness. This is particularly true for frontline leaders.
But have you ever tried to articulate a definition of frontline clinical leadership in one concise sentence? We'd argue it can't really be done. Because leadership is such a broad, complex and contested topic, it often holds different meaning for different people. This is part of its charm. At the end of this leadership development course, you will be able to build your own leadership philosophy and articulate its value in your daily work life as a healthcare professional, manager, educator or researcher.
This blended healthcare leadership course is inextricably linked to our leadership research here in Utrecht. We rely on our participants to ground the content we present and both develop their leadership and contribute to theory-building in the field of healthcare leadership research. This can only be done with regards to the participants own work context. Your daily work and cases of other health professionals are central in this course.
Please note: it is also possible to extend this one week course in Utrecht with a 20-week online course. In this case you should apply for this course: Leadership in Healthcare (Blended Version) .
Our aim is to help develop strong, authentic clinical leaders through letting you recognize, experience, theorize, understand and question (clinical) leadership practices in the context of your everyday work. Leading to improvement of care, enhancement of patient safety and boosting organizational performance.


"Being Latino sponsors National Hispanic Social Media Townhall of Hispanicize 2015"
MIAMI, FL – March 12, 2015 – (HISPANICIZE WRE) – Being Latino, the digital entertainment platform with one billion organic impressions per week and more than six million followers, is sponsoring the special March 18th Hispanic Social Media Industry Townhall session of Hispanicize 2015.
Hispanicize 2015 (www.HispanicizeEvent.com) takes place March 16-20 in Miami.
Being Latino is a digital entertainment platform founded in 2009 with a goal to create a unique and engaging experience for bi-cultural Latinos through the use of social media. Since its inception, Being Latino has garnered over 6 million organic followers and engages over 12 million people, generating upwards of 1 billion impressions per week. Having worked with over 50 brands in the past two years, (including Coca-Cola, Boost Mobile, Kraft, Procter & Gamble, Nissan, Heineken, and more), Being Latino is the premiere destination for brands looking to target US Hispanic consumers, digitally. Being Latino is a sister company and company shareholder of DigiBunch, LLC, the Hispanicize event and Latina Mom Bloggers, LLC.
Co-chaired by Facebook's U.S. Hispanic Head of Sales Christian Martinez and award-winning actor Luis Guzmán, Hispanicize 2015 is a production of the Hispanicize companies that include the Latina Mom Bloggers network, Being Latino, Hispanicize Wire and the Hispanic PR Blog. Hispanicize 2015 is expected to gather more than 2,100 of the nation's most influential Latino professionals from the industries of blogging, journalism, music, marketing, film and business over five days. The event will take place in downtown Miami March 16-20, 2015.
The presenting sponsor of Hispanicize 2016 and sponsor of the Positive Impact Awards is 3M. The official automotive sponsor and presenting sponsor of the Tecla Awards is Toyota. The event's presenting media partner is Univision Communications. As of today other announced sponsors include: Target, Cricket Wireless, Vive Mejor, Coca-Cola, Facebook, Procter & Gamble, Tabasco, Neutrogena, Samsung, Telemundo/NBC Universo, Sprint, Prudential Financial, SheaMoisture, Hasbro, McDonald's, Best Western, The Home Depot, Disney World Resorts, Yelp, JetBlue, Florida Blue, WordPress.com, Rebtel, Martell Caractere, CNN en español, Fox News Latino, República, Transitions, Mazola, Visit Philly, BodenPR, Kelley Blue Book, ConneXión Research, Alma, RL Public Relations, Rebtel, United Healthcare Foundation, The Sensis Agency, Latina, Miami Herald Media Company, The St. Augustine Visitor's Bureau, Diario Las Americas, Hispanic Market Advisors, El Sentinel, Sverve, Balsera Communications, BTL Network, Batanga's iMujer.com, Juana La Iguana and Lingua Franca.


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EU: Consumer lasers to be restricted to Class 2 (1 mW) maximum within 24 months
20 Mar 2014 -- Categories: Bans & Restrictions | Laws | Ways to reduce incidents | SLA news
On February 5 2014, the European Union issued a "decision ... on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for consumer laser products." The decision will severely restrict or ban European consumer access to Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers. For lasers emitting visible beams, this would restrict or ban consumer laser products with an output 1 milliwatt or greater.
(For reference, the full title of the 5 Feb 2014 document is 2014/59/EU: Commission Decision of 5 February 2014 on the safety requirements to be met by European standards for consumer laser products pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on general product safety Text with EEA relevance. The document is online here.)
Timeframe and who is affected
The EU decision does not appear to directly affect laser product sales or access at this time (early 2014). Instead, it applies to European safety standards "pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC", the General Product Safety Directive. These standards would need to be updated to conform with the 5 Feb 2014 EC decision. The expected time is about 24 months.
A member of the IEC Technical Committee 76, the group which sets laser equipment safety standards, told LaserPointerSafety.com that "the standardization organizations are about to be requested to produce a new standard or amend an existing one, implementing/specifying such new requirements. The deadline for an amended or new standard seems to be within 24 months…. For now, it seems that the General Product Safety Directive, the Low Voltage Directive, and the Radio & Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive are the targeted ones."
Once one or more standards are updated to meet the requirements of the 5 Feb 2014 EU decision, the new requirements would then be legally enforceable in the European Union.
Tags: European Union, Toy or recreational use, Shark, ThinkGeek
Sweden: Ban/restrictions proposed on laser pointers 1 mW or more
23 Jul 2013 -- Categories: Bans & Restrictions | Laws | Ways to reduce incidents | SLA news
Sweden's national government has proposed banning "powerful laser pointers," defined as handheld Class 3R, 3B and 4 lasers. This would make it illegal from November 1 2013 to import, produce, acquire, possess, use, transfer or lease any handheld laser 1 mW and above, without a permit. Swedes who currently own laser pointers 1 mW and above could not possess them after December 31 2013.
Some countries such as Australia and the U.K. have restrictions on lasers starting at 1 mW (3R, 3B and 4), while others such as the U.S. have restrictions starting at 5 mW (3B and 4 only).
The Swedish government invites comments on the proposal, EU notification text, number 2013/0365/S-X00M. This can be done up until October 4 2013 by anyone, whether a national of Sweden or not. At the EU notification link, there are additional links to obtain language-specific versions of the proposal; for example, the English draft text of the proposed laser pointer ban.
Comments can be sent to the EU Contact point Directive 98/34 at:
or send a fax to +32 229 98043. Also, Martin Lindgren of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has requested a copy so he is aware of the comments as well:
Additional details are below.
Tags: Sweden, European Union, Import
UK: BALPA wants lasers classified as weapons and banned EU-wide
31 Oct 2011 -- Categories: Bans & Restrictions | Laws | Ways to reduce incidents | SLA news
The British Airline Pilots' Association called for a ban on laser "weapons" that have contributed to over 1600 incidents thus far in 2011. The ban would be similar to ones in Australia. They also urge passage of a European Union law that would criminalize the aiming of lasers at aircraft.
From The Independent and the Daily Mail
Tags: UK, European Union, BALPA, Weapons
Europe: 4,266 laser incidents; harmonized criminal laws sought
11 Oct 2011 -- Categories: Aviation incidents | Laws | Statistics | Bans & Restrictions | Ways to reduce incidents | SLA news
There were 4,266 laser-aircraft incidents in Europe in 2010, according to air traffic agency Eurocontrol. One hundred twenty airports in 32 European nations were affected. In several cases, pilots who were temporarily blinded passed control of the aircraft to the co-pilot. There have also been cases where lasers were aimed at airport control towers.
In 2008, there were 1,048 European incidents.
A Eurocontrol safety expert said "Preventing and mitigating the current problem requires a harmonized approach throughout Europe. We need the full involvement of regulators, judicial authorities, police, airlines and their associations, air navigation service providers, laser manufacturers who must understand how serious the problem is, as well as research institutes."
Most European countries do not have specific laws against aiming lasers at aircraft. Eurocontrol stated they should be subject to the same restrictions as firearms, covering the purchase, transportation and use of lasers.
German politician Volker Kauder said that high-powered lasers should be treated as weapons under the Geman Arms Act.
From the Washington Post
Tags: European Union, Germany, Eurocontrol, Airports
Germany: 273 (or 388) incidents in 2010; call for ban on pointers
28 Feb 2011 -- Categories: Aviation incidents | Bans & Restrictions | Statistics | SLA news
In 2010, there were 273* laser "attacks" on aircraft in Germany, an increase of 800 percent. This is according to the deputy chairman of the CDU / CSU Parliamentary Group, Dr. Günter Krings, who spoke to a safety group in Potsdam.
He recommended fast action. He discussed a European import ban, as well as classifying lasers as a weapon, and prohibiting private possession of Class 3 and Class 4 lasers. He said, "I call on the competent authorities to submit to the problem of dangerous laser fast red tape as possible solutions, before something happens and people get hurt."
The pilot's union Vereinigung Cockpit said an import ban is not sufficient, because customs checks are difficult. Cockpit board member Joerg Handwerg said "Although lasers may not be sold in shops with a capacity of more than one milliwatt in Germany, but you get the devices in the Internet." The group wants to prohibit the possession of equipment for private individuals.
Original articles (in German) from Rettung Magazine, Fluege.de News, and Heute.de.
*NOTE: An April 23 2011 article from N-TV.de says there were 388 "attacks with laser pointers at pilots" in 2010. This is according to the German air traffic control agency, DFS. The article had no additional information that might account for the discrepancy with the 273 incidents in 2010 that is quoted above.
Tags: Germany, European Union, Import
EU: Call for EU-wide restrictions on laser pointers
03 Nov 2010 -- Categories: Bans & Restrictions | Laws | Ways to reduce incidents | SLA news
Radiation safety authorities in Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are asking the European Commission to "immediately begin preparing a European Directive for battery-powered lasers and establish import restrictions on such items." The goal is to allow only Class 1 and 2 pointers; lasers above 1 mW would be restricted.
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Tags: European Union, Sweden


Ain Ebel (Ain Ibel, Ain Ibl, Aïn Ibel, `Ain Ibil, `Ayn Ibil) is a town in Nabatiye, Lebanon. The local timezone is Asia/Beirut.
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Q: Adding a sound to load with a spash screen in xcode I have set up a splash screen for my app project and would like to have an sound (mp3)  play just after the splash screen loads.  I am new to using xcode and wondered whether some one could advise on what code I will need to input/where to input it..
Many Thanks

A: You implement a yourintrosound.wav system sound in the first view controller, then play it with the appDelegate just after the view controller is loaded:
in your firstViewController.h
@interface...

CFURLRef yourSound;
SystemSoundID   soundFileObject;

 @property (readwrite) CFURLRef yourSound;
 @property  SystemSoundID soundFileObject;

in your firstViewController.m viewDidLoad
NSURL *rightSound   = [[NSBundle mainBundle] URLForResource: @"yourintrosound" withExtension: @"wav"];
self.yourSound = (CFURLRef) [rightSound retain];
AudioServicesCreateSystemSoundID (yourSound, &soundFileObject);
[rightSound release];

in your AppDelegate.m  application: didFinishLaunchingWithOptions:
(just after [window makeKeyAndVisible] or any splash screen display you implemented)
 AudioServicesPlaySystemSound (firstViewController.soundFileObject);

and do dot forget the AudioToolbox framework!