Our skeleton went through considerable straightening during our evolution.
Our ancestors began walking on two feet about 7 million years ago, while some archosaurs started doing so about 240 million years before them.
Later, some bipedal theropod dinosaurs became the first birds, about 150 million years ago.
Birds are mainly known for their flying abilities, but they spend most of their time on the ground, walking on two feet.
Other theropod dinosaurs, like the tyrannosaurs, were also bipedal.
Bipedalism has evolved several times in archosaurs and four times in mammals, notably in kangaroos.
Since 1925, it was thought that becoming «bipeds» was the result of leaving the trees for the ground.
Called the «Savannah theory», this hypothesis has been seriously challenged, but it is still present in scientific literature and popular culture.
Bipedalism was supposed to have evolved slowly and was needed to free the hands to carry things around and hunt on the ground.
But the most recent findings show that bipedalism occurred very early in our history, before the savannahs appeared.
In fact, bipedalism is now considered the first and most important trait that distinguishes humans from the other apes.
It appears that changing from knuckle-walking to bipedalism was the event that triggered our speciation.
Humans are the only bipedal primates.
This shift in behavior also seems to have taken place rapidly, at the very start of our history since even the oldest human fossils exhibit a significant modification in posture.
What could have caused such a change?
Chimpanzees and gorillas had been using this type of locomotion for several million years.
It seems to me that only external pressures, coming from their environment, would be sufficient to alter their conduct so drastically.
I don't think that bipedalism was much of a choice; it was the result of a series of events.
A few monkey species can swim quite well, but apes generally have a fear for water; some will drown in knee-deep ponds.
Others may feel confident enough to wade in shallow water, but none are proficient swimmers, except humans.
This inability to cross water formations was crucial in their evolution, since it isolated some populations who went on to become different species.
For example, the formation of the Congo river (about 1.5 million years ago) could have led to the speciation of the bonobos, now separated from their chimpanzee ancestors by water.
The best logical reason to explain our sudden abandon of knuckle-walking is the absence of dry land for an extended period of time.
This could easily happen if a population found itself stranded in a newly inundated forest with no dry land to be seen for miles.
No knuckle-walking for chimpanzees in this environment. They could only wade on two feet or swim to get around.
They would have to adapt very rapidly, but if this situation lasted for several generations, important physical and behavioral changes would occur.
They would have to wade bipedally to get from one tree to the other and finally learn how to swim.
This could explain why humans have become water aficionados and have lost their fear of it.
Many people have suggested that water has played a role in our history; the most important proposal is called the «Aquatic ape hypothesis». It covers a whole range of aspects and I don't necessarily agree with many of them.
Nevertheless, the idea that our ancestors went through a semi-aquatic period, but returned to terrestrial living before they adapted to it completely, may explain a few of our evolutive traits.
My inundated forest theory is much simpler and could have led to bipedalism in just a few hundred years.
Back to knuckle-walking? No way!
What did our chimpanzee-like ancestors do after the extended flood?
They stood on two feet!
Our ancestors, now experts at wading on two feet, found it was easier to walk erect on dry land.
Abandoning knuckle-walking also freed their hands for other uses.
When the water receded, our ancestors wouldn't return to walking on their knuckles again.
Putting their weight on them had become much too painful.
and isn't conceived to support your weight.
Young apes learn how to knuckle-walk when they are young and light.
Returning to it as an adult would be very painful and hard on the skin.
One can wonder how and why knuckle-walking could have evolved in the first place?
The skin is much thicker and harder on the palm side.
In the beginning, our chimpanzee-like ancestors probably couldn't walk very well on two feet, but they spent most of their time up in the trees.
At night, they slept there and, during the day, they would head back to the trees anytime conditions became dangerous on the ground.
•There were structural changes in our hands and feet; the big toe, for example, had to evolve from a grasping position to become aligned with the foot about 2.5 million years ago.
Some say this was the moment when humans stopped climbing up trees, but I disagree.
I think they still needed the safety of the trees to sleep for 2 million years afterwards.
Since bipedalism is an instantly recognizable trait, making it possible to easily identify another human.
Did all those early humans congregate into a big family?
Judging by our history, it would rather seem that our ancestors promptly killed anything walking on two feet they would meet.


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Life of Pi ★★★
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Curtis Hanson's superb adaptation of James Ellroy's novel sees cops Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe uncover sleaze and corruption beneath the glamour of 1950s Hollywood.
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Forget Bale and Affleck , Batman's most iconic on-screen portrayal has to be Adam West. More campy and colourful than those that followed (besides Clooney, obviously), West faces an all-star lineup of Gotham City's deadliest villains; Penguin, Joker, Riddler and Catwoman.
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Is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress Heinlein's All-Time Greatest Work?
Alan Brown
Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:00am 99 comments 31 Favorites [+]
In this bi-weekly series reviewing classic science fiction and fantasy books, Alan Brown looks at the front lines and frontiers of the field; books about soldiers and spacers, scientists and engineers, explorers and adventurers. Stories full of what Shakespeare used to refer to as "alarums and excursions": battles, chases, clashes, and the stuff of excitement.
For good reason, Robert A. Heinlein is often called the Dean of Science Fiction Writers, having written so many excellent books on such a wide variety of topics… which can make it hard to pick a favorite. If you like military adventure, you have Starship Troopers. If you want a story centered around quasi-religious mysteries, you have Stranger in a Strange Land. Fans of agriculture (or Boy Scouts) have Farmer in the Sky. Fans of the theater have Double Star. Fans of dragons and swordplay have Glory Road. Fans of recursive and self-referential fiction have The Number of the Beast… and so it goes. My own favorite Heinlein novel, after much reflection, turns out to be The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, probably because of my interest in political science—and because it is simply such a well-constructed tale.
Preparing this column gives me a chance to look at works from two different perspectives. First, looking back from the point of view of a young reader, new to the world, and new to science fiction. And the second involves rereading these stories from the viewpoint of an older, more experienced reader, who has seen a lot, both of fiction and of life.
As a youngster, what drew me to The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was the strangeness and adventure of it all. While I recognized the obvious parallels to the American Revolution, it was also chock-full of new ideas. There were political philosophies, like libertarianism, that I had not been exposed to, references to history I was unaware of, and all manner of new ideas and technology, all combined in new and different ways. The characters were exotic and unusual, and the plot galloped right along. It was not as accessible as the Heinlein juveniles that I was also reading at the time, but it was perfect for a young teenager who wanted to read more 'grown-up' stories.
Approaching the book again, with most of a lifetime between these two reading experiences, I was even more appreciative of Heinlein's accomplishment. While there are naturally some predictions about technology that haven't come to pass in the intervening years, the setting feels real and lived-in. The characters are still compelling. But the element that really shines is the politics. During my life I've gained a lot of knowledge on that topic, and I sometimes find that knowledge works against my suspension of belief when reading fiction. But when Heinlein describes the workings of the lunar government, the intrigue amongst the Federated Nations, and when he details the various military actions that take place in the book, I find myself appreciating his broad knowledge and his talent. This book effortlessly convinces the reader that things could happen that way, with each event flowing logically and realistically into the next one. Books containing this much adventure sometimes feel awkward when they move from the tactical to the strategic level—that's never the case with The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.
I have reviewed works by Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) before, and you can find biographical information in my columns on Starship Troopers and Have Spacesuit Will Travel. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was serialized in If magazine from December 1965 to April 1966, and then released as a novel. This work dates from the period at which Heinlein was at the height of his popularity—and, some would argue, at the height of his abilities. It was nominated for a Nebula Award in 1966, and won the Hugo Award in 1967. Freed from the heavy hands of his juvenile series editors and from the meddling of Analog's John Campbell, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress represents an unfettered author, able to express himself however he wished. Heinlein was recognized as one of the leading voices in science fiction by this point in time, and because of the popularity of 1961's Stranger in a Strange Land, was known even outside of the insular world of science fiction fandom. The Moon is a Harsh Mistress was widely anticipated, and widely respected, and even after over five decades, remains in print and popular to this day.
If Magazine
During the 1940s, Astounding Science Fiction was the most influential magazine in the field. But in the post-war era, Astounding's dominance began to wane, and new magazines such as Galaxy Science Fiction and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction began to compete for readers, and started to attract the best writing talent.
If magazine was another of these competitors, founded in 1952. After surviving some early challenges, If was sold to Galaxy Publishing in 1959. In 1961, Frederik Pohl, editor of Galaxy Science Fiction, became the editor of If as well, and continued in that role until 1969, when the magazine was bought by new owners. Under Pohl's leadership, If found its greatest success, winning three Hugo Awards for Best Magazine. Galaxy featured more established writers, while If published newer authors and more experimental works. After Pohl's departure, the magazine began to decline and eventually merged with Galaxy in 1975. During its heyday, If published some major works, including James Blish's "A Case of Conscience," Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream," Arthur C. Clarke's "The Songs of Distant Earth," Larry Niven's first story, "The Coldest Place" and his acclaimed short story "Neutron Star," as well as popular series that included Keith Laumer's Retief stories and Fred Saberhagen's Berserker stories. In addition, If also first published serial versions of Robert A. Heinlein's novels Podkayne of Mars and The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress
There are a number of reasons why this novel is so compelling. The first is its realistic setting and politics. The story takes place on the moon in the late 21st Century, when Earth has established a penal colony that produces wheat for a growing and increasingly hungry population. The convicts—political dissidents and displaced people cast off by Earth—have been dumped on the moon, left to their own devices, and are ignored by the authorities as long as they produce the required foodstuffs, which are grown in tunnels under the surface using ice mined from those same tunnels. The Lunar Authority sells basic utilities and supplies to the colony, paying for the food they produce, and ships the food back to Earth via a magnetic catapult. They control prices, and are constantly squeezing everything they can out of the colonists.
Echoing some of the practices Britain used in Botany Bay and other Australian penal colonies, this rationale for a lunar colony feels as real as any other rationale I have ever seen for a lunar colony (although, if I am not mistaken, it would require more water to be found on the moon than we currently think is available). It also gives Heinlein an opportunity to create a libertarian society that he can hold up to our own world like a mirror. While I have my doubts about the viability of such a laissez-faire society in the real world, Heinlein goes a long way toward making the idea appealing, at least in theory. The term "There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!" existed before he wrote the book, but I believe that he coined the acronym "TANSTAAFL," which became a favorite term in the libertarian community.
His view of the political situation on the Earth is far darker by comparison, displaying his deep pessimism toward human nature and governmental systems. He depicts larger and larger states becoming more and more repressive and totalitarian in nature, and his Federated Nations manifest all the flaws seen in modern extra-national organizations, and then some. Heinlein takes the Malthusian view, running through many of his works (including many of his juveniles), that populations will always increase to outstrip food supplies and governments will always become more oppressive, until those trends are stopped by war, catastrophe, or the opening of new frontiers. I don't agree with his optimism about libertarianism, or his pessimism toward the human condition, but I have to admit that his conclusions are rooted in broad knowledge and some well-reasoned speculation.
The second reason for this novel's strength is its core cast of characters, who the plot brings together very quickly. This quartet, among the most appealing of Heinlein's fictional creations, are the engine that drives the story, and are a major reason that this book ranks among his best. We meet our first two main characters when Manuel O'Kelly Davis (called Manny), a freelance computer technician, is called to repair the master computer of the Authority, the organization that runs the Earth's lunar penal colony. Unknown to the Authority, the computer, which Manny nicknames Mike (after Mycroft Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes stories), has become self-aware. Mike is experimenting with humor, and Manny offers to review jokes for him to help educate him on what is funny. Mike asks Manny to record a political rally he can't monitor and is curious about.
Stopping by the rally on his way home, Manny meets Wyoming Knott, a radical from the Hong Kong lunar colony. She is one of the invited speakers, along with Manny's old professor, Bernardo de la Paz. The Professor points out that if the moon keeps using its limited water resources to ship wheat to Earth, there will be famine and collapse within a decade. Authority guards attack the assembly, and Manny and Wyoh hide in a local hotel, where they are joined by the Professor. The two of them enlist Manny into their conspiracy to overthrow the Authority and stave off this impending collapse. When they explain revolutionary tactics to Manny, he realizes that Mike would be a vital asset to any conspiracy. So they contact Mike, and he agrees to help their efforts.
Manny is the straight man of the bunch, one of many Heinlein characters who fit into the stock role of the "competent man"–a type that will be familiar to anyone who has read much of Heinlein's work or that of his contemporaries from the glory days of Astounding Science Fiction. At the same time, it's Manny's first-person perspective that really makes the book shine. Heinlein does a great job of getting into Manny's head, understanding what he would know and not know and articulating his opinions on the world. In particular, the patois Manny uses, with its Russian-influenced lack of articles, and words from a broad range of languages, helps the reader feel more fully immersed in his culture. After reading for while, is hard for self not to think Loonie talk like Manny…
The Prof represents another character type who frequently appears in Heinlein's work: the older, wiser man who often speaks as the author's surrogate. What sets the Prof apart, however, is his wit and charm. He has a wry sense of humor that comes through loud and clear, and makes him much more appealing than some of the other old-and-wise characters in Heinlein's work. And while he has very strong opinions and ideals, he is simultaneously very pragmatic about how the real world works.
Wyoh, like many of Heinlein's female characters, is constructed to be pleasing to what is called the "male gaze." She also fills much more than that narrow function in the book, however—Wyoh is a dedicated and pragmatic politician. Her personal backstory is touched with tragedy, which gives the character more depth. Her relationship with Manny shows the reader the nature of marriage and romance on the lunar colony, but she also exercises agency and plays a real role in the political decisions throughout the story.
Mike is the character who learns the most in the story, representing a type most common in Heinlein's juveniles, but not always confined to those books. Mike's efforts to become more human are charming. While he is anthropomorphized in a way that is probably not realistic (if and when self-aware artificial intelligence arises, I doubt it will present itself in a way that would be recognizably human), this portrayal gives him a lot of appeal. In fact, as a naïve but unusually powerful character, he is like another Mike in Heinlein's work: Valentine Michael Smith in Stranger in a Strange Land.
A third reason for the strength of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress is the science. Heinlein fills the story with a lot of interesting technological and scientific extrapolation. Of course, like most writers of the time, he got a few things wrong, including a rather timid extrapolation of computer and communications technology (everyone reads paper printouts, the telephones are centrally switched landlines, computers are big and centralized, sounds are recorded in analog formats, and people still use typewriters). But he does give us an interesting view of artificial intelligence, and certainly does portray the mayhem that a machine could cause if its aims diverged from those of its owners/creators. Heinlein also projects prosthetics so useful and advanced that Manny considers his artificial arms superior to the natural arm he lost.
Moreover, Heinlein has clearly thought out the implications and technical challenges of using magnetic catapults both on the moon and back on Earth, and the orbital mechanics of both the catapult loads and the ships in the story are impressively realistic. The underground warrens that the lunar colonists live in feel plausible, although in reality, there doesn't appear to be much available on the moon that makes it worth descending into its gravity well. The use of nuclear-weapon-tipped interceptors has been abandoned as a cure that is worse than the disease, and there are a whole host of things Heinlein does here with manned ships that would probably have been done with autonomous drones, but his military extrapolation is solid, with the military interventions on the moon feeling like realistic responses, and playing out in a way consistent with real-world operations—the impact of the moon's weaker gravity on attacking personnel is an especially intriguing insight. I can see military commanders making some of the same decisions he describes, and using the same tactics.
And finally, the book is extremely well-plotted. The characters are introduced quickly, and feel like real people from the start, despite the strangeness of their society and environment. The action, kicked off by the attack on the political rally, continues at a rapid pace throughout. Some events are caused directly by the characters, while others happen by chance, and still others are driven by unseen antagonists, which is the way real life works. As in any book about revolution, there is a lot of political discussion, but it never feels like it gets in the way of the action. By the end, you care deeply for the characters and are invested in their situation, and the novel ends on a very poignant emotional note. This is a book that excites you, makes you think, and makes you feel—on a first read, or again upon rereading.
So, there you have it—my case for The Moon is a Harsh Mistress being Heinlein's greatest work. It has all the hallmarks of his most celebrated novels, and the best of science fiction: solid extrapolation of technological and political trends, a well-reasoned and realistic setting, a plot that keeps you turning the pages, and compelling characters.
Now that I've had my say, it's your turn. What are your thoughts on The Moon is a Harsh Mistress? Is it your personal favorite from Heinlein's work? And if not, what books do you prefer, and why?
Alan Brown has been a science fiction fan for over five decades, especially fiction that deals with science, military matters, exploration and adventure.
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Mrs. Jerlene Lindsay 88, of Peoria, Illinois passed away peacefully on October, 28, 2020 surrounded by her devoted family. She was born November 22, 1931 to the late Charlie and Sarah (Bridges) Jamison in Magnolia, Arkansas. She married the love of her life John Willie Lindsay, Sr. on February 25, 1950. They celebrated 50 years of marriage prior to his death in September of 2000. She dedicated 28 years as a Computer Assembler for Caterpillar Tractor Company at the Mossville location. Mother Lindsay was one of the founding members who helped name the Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ. She had been an active member for over 68 years and served as a chairperson of the Mother's Board. Her influence in the church was so profound; with her inspiring and encouraging conversations about her love for the Lord that moved everyone. She was a Mother of the church, a mother to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, children in the Body of Christ and a mentor to people in her community. She was an avid supporter of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their numerous sports activities. Over the years, she attended many basketball games, cheering at the football games, watching tennis matches; Mother Lindsay didn't miss many events. She was always so proud and honored to talk about their accomplishments. Her children were her heart and there wasn't a prouder mother who expressed so much joy when talking about her children's achievements. She would always say, 'Your Daddy would have been so proud of you all'. Her children would love to see their Mom in her elegant outfits; which never came without a fashionable hat. Her taste was impeccable. According to the Bible, the Elect Lady was also called the Chosen Lady. This was her not in word only, but in her actions. She was a True Woman of God. From the Lindsay's blessed union, they had eleven beautiful children; four daughters, JoAnn Lindsay-Young (Walter), Charlene Pickett (Moses), Janet Smith and Jeri Lindsay-Turner(deceased). Their seven sons, Charles Lindsay (Diane), James Lindsay, John Lindsay Jr. (Olivia), Clifford Lindsay (Robin), Gregory Lindsay, Curtis Lindsay (Tara) and Calvin Lindsay (Conswaylo). Their beautiful legacy includes 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her children, she had a two special God-daughters Mary Ella Pickett and Patricia Herrod; as well as 4 nieces, a nephew, other relatives and friends. Her beloved siblings whom she grew up with are all deceased. The three sisters were Charlene Otkins, Verdia Nichelson-Jackson, and Pearl Dismuke. Her three brothers were Theodis Monk, Wavon Jamison and T.L Thomas. She was also blessed with extended siblings; which included L.D. Stewart (Donna) of Ogden, UT, Theodore Moore Sr. (Ima Lee) of Alta Loma, CA, Earlene Tally of Fort Washington, MD, Arthur Stewart(deceased) and Bobbie Matlock(deceased). She is also preceded in death by a grandchild, a great-grandchild and her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020 with a visitation from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. at Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ, located at 401 Elm St, Peoria, IL 61605. District Elder Henry Bolden, II will officiate. Mother Lindsay will be laid to rest at the Historic Swan Lake Memory Gardens next to her beloved husband John. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. The funeral service will be live streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 PROMPTLY AT THE TIME OF THE SERVICE. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *It is our responsibility as a Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. The church can socially distance and seat at least 25% of it's capacity or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the funeral service.
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The Yellow Pipe Church Visited with: Alex Burnell Visit date: August 2016 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History To keep this location safe from vandals and thieves all I will say is that the church opened it's doors in the late 1880's. My Visit For those who know me or read my reports you will know that I love churches and I was hoping this one would not disappoint. Although the church is not as ornate in design as some of the others I have been to the altars are by far the best I have seen[...]
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Abandoned Paper Mill, UK Visited with: Alex Visit Date: April 2015 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History The history of this mill will be held back as to not reveal the location of this site. The future for this place is not yet decided so hopefully it can be re-used. I am sure you understand. My Visit I had been wanting to visit the mill for some time, however, I kept pushing this one aside for a rainy day. Eventually myself & Alex decided it was time.... This would be my first visit and A[...]
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Abandoned Cotton Factory, Belgium Visited with: Alex, Klare & Rick Visit Date: October 2015 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History I cannot find any history at this time. My Visit So what can i say about this location.... Well, I know that I was expecting a little more than I got! The whole place was stripped back to the bare bones or very badly decayed. Apart from a few old files and boxes the place was basically empty. The saving grace for me was the graffiti that adorned the walls in a ro[...]
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The Philanthropist's Library Visited with: Alex Burnell Visit date: August 2015 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History The construction of the library was funded by a well known businessman and opened in June 1905 and remained in use up until 2006 when the building was closed due to safety concerns. The good news is that a charity who would like to renovate the building and give it a new lease of life have just received a grant. Renovation work has begun and the plan is to have work complete [...]
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Camelot Theme Park Visited with: This was a solo explore. Visit date: June 2015 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History Camelot opened in 1983 and was operating seasonally until late 2012. The park was based on the story of 'Camelot, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table' and the park decor incorporated pseudo-medieval elements. From 1986 till 2012 the park changed hands a couple of times and from around 1995 the visitor count started to slowly decline. In 1995, Camelot's attendance w[...]
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The Church of our Saviour
The Church of our Saviour Visited with: Alex & Klare Visit date: February 2015 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History The church was consecrated on the 23rd of January 1865 and held its final service in October 2007. The build cost was £8,000 for the church & the nearby school and vicarage. The church was built in the Early Pointed Gothic style with polished red granite pillars & seating was supplied for around 1,000 people. The church spire located on the north side stands at around 150 ft in h[...]
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Pensionnat Catholique, France Visited with: PG UE and Scott. Visit date: November 2014 Please Note: Entry is always through an open access point and not by forcing our way in….. We are explorers, not vandals. History Pensionnat Catholique was a boarding school which now sits derelict in France. I cannot find much history on the school at this time other than the school was built in 1937 and the Chapel was completed in 1939. During WW2 the school was occupied by the German army, however, later in the war the American army took control of the site and gave it back to the city. After [...]
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Dental implants look and function like natural teeth when integrated into the alveolar bone, while stabilizing and preserving the jaw bone. Before making the decision to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, you should be aware of the factors that can influence tooth implant cost. Arlington Periodontics often recommends replacing missing teeth with dental implants due to the many benefits offered by this option. During your visit, we can give you further information regarding dental implant cost in Arlington, TX.
Do you have any bone loss?
You must have enough bone height and width to support an implant. If there is bone loss, a bone grafting procedure might be needed before a dental implant can be placed.
This procedure may be necessary to create adequate bone before a dental implant can be placed in the upper molar region due to sinus proximity.
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Adult Swim's Primal Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD On June 1st
Genndy Tartakovsky's critically acclaimed animated series Primal is heading to Blu-ray and DVD this June, and it is a great chance to check out this over-the-top animated series from Adult Swim. If you thought Samurai Jack was a wild ride, wait until you check out Primal. Primal features a caveman at the dawn of evolution. A dinosaur on the brink of extinction. Bonded by tragedy, this unlikely friendship becomes the only hope of survival in a violent, primordial world. Check out the trailer below for a sneak peek at the series.
The 10 episode series be released on Blu-ray, Digital, and DVD on June 1, 2021. The Blu-ray version's suggested retail price will be $29.99, and the DVD will come in at $24.99. The Blu-ray version will also include a digital version of the hit series. In addition to the ten episodes, fans will also get some behind-the-scenes interviews as well, and given the way this series is done, fans will definitely want to hear from the talent involved in bringing this series to life.
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Aside from wandering around, one of my favorite things to do is pore over maps, which is why I'm so fond of the diligently-updated DETROITography blog. When I awoke Friday morning to a post relating a psychogeographic approach to the Midtown Loop by Alex Hill, I was inspired to do some more deliberate psychogeography myself and replicate Hill's walk.
Hill's impression of the Midtown Loop in early June was heavy on the exhaust and diesel fumes, and he concluded by suggesting that reducing car use be a priority on a route that is supposed to be one of Detroit's walkability showpieces. For the most part the Midtown Loop resembles your average street and sidewalk pairing, except with fancy pavement designs and noticeably upgraded landscaping near the Science Center. Hypothesizing that results of my walk would differ between night and day, I decided to travel the loop twice.
It was a more yogic walking experience than I'm used to, forced into awareness of my breath as I tried to detect some scents. On both walks I took, one on Friday around noon and another on Saturday around midnight, lovely winds rushed at me, especially on the long north-south stretches of Cass and John R. Many of these gentle gusts brought clean riverfront air, concealing native scents.
Daytime is much smellier for the Midtown Loop than night, with thirty-two scent events compared to eighteen after hours. While I wasn't struck by its unpleasantness while walking, exhaust fumes were abundant on my daytime loop, accounting for eight scent events where traffic lined up at stoplights. The nighttime walk was dominated by five great woodsy whiffs of fresh mulch. More mysterious scents floated through the night air — chlorine, gasoline, and a funny plastic reek, none of which had an origin visually evident.
The lunchtime smells of fried food at La Palma, tempura outside of Wasabi, the meat and fried things at Warren and Cass, and a generic restaurant smell outside of the Whitney gave way in the night to a lone greasy odor at Woodward and Canfield. Predictably, the loop smelled of other pedestrians much more during the day than at night — smoking, cologne, deodorant, and laundry smells were as much a part of the experience as the landscape itself.
It was interesting how poorly scent mapped onto place, how dissociated an aroma might be from its origin. Without the usual visuals, I had no idea where I was. For all I could tell, the nasty barren lawn of the hospital complex may as well have been a forest trail, and the daylilies blooming along Canfield were invisible to the nose. One might conclude that the Midtown Loop was designed to be experienced less with the nose than the eyes.
Although it's no joking matter, this may be the one way Detroit is safer for walking at night. The daytime air pollution from traffic that was so unappealing for Alex Hill during his walk dissipated at night. The relatively clear air after dark is a significant benefit for pedestrians uninterested in basking in noxious fumes and harmful particulates as they stroll along a greenway.
You wouldn't know it, but earlier this month, a pedestrian died crossing Grand River at Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
What is disturbing is how anonymously this person vanished — no news report, no memorial, unknown to all except those who were passing by and the select community of people in this facebook group. A person "creamed" and covered by a tarp — this is how it ends?
Pedestrian fatalities have attracted sporadic media attention, usually used to highlight some more universally lamented city flaw. The hit-and-run crash at Gratiot and Russell this summer resulting in the deaths of the "Eat 'em up, Tigers" guy and his friend Dreadlock Mike, both local celebrities of a sort, were depressingly construed as an opportunity to talk about the shabby state of Detroit's streetlights. While undeniably streetlights in the city are a problem impacting pedestrian safety, it's a hot enough topic on its own to attract scorn from the New Yorker without going so far as to invoke the emotional appeal associated with these deaths.
In some ways, the disparity in coverage is unsurprising — most deaths go quietly, unnoticed by the larger public, so why should the passings of pedestrians be any different? The news has an obituaries section for a reason, and certainly there are more dramatic ways to perish than being smushed by a car. The difference may be in that these deaths are in some way public — they occur outdoors, on streets we all use daily. Shouldn't we know if people are dying by preventable external factors that effect us as well?
Commenting on the original post about the crash, another neighbor said, "Ever since the ghost bike appeared at Temple/Grand River I've been extra cautious biking on Grand River." Ghost bikes have been around for the past decade, perhaps taking inspiration from a San Francisco artist's work, painting white and chronicling abandoned bikes he saw as 'skeletal remains.' Ghost bikes now function as a memorial to a deceased cyclist and as a reminder to drivers to watch out for other road users.
Since pedestrians don't have bikes or other implements, what is an appropriate memorial that will similarly serve to caution drivers? Teddy bears and other plush objects clinging to a tree or pole risk perception as public art, an escaped Heidelberg project installation taking up residence. Roadside flowers, candles, crosses, and memorabilia are often seen at the sites of car accidents or shooting deaths. A plastic sign disappears too quickly, cardboard disintegrates.
As for Grand River and MLK, the last time a pedestrian died there was on a Saturday in May 2012, when an intoxicated elderly man hit a woman with his Mercury Mountaineer on Grand River just north of Ash. It was past midnight. She died. The accident report contains no mention of a tarp. This intersection is hardly the densest location for vehicles crashing into pedestrians, but it is more deadly than the surrounding areas, where crashes resulted in either no or "nonincapacitating" injuries. MLK and Woodward was also the site of two crashes, and Cass and Michigan, a seemingly less complicated intersection, had three nonfatal crashes last year.
One placemarker per accident. Colors represent accident type: orange designates a 'single motor vehicle' crash; green 'other / unknown' out of options such as 'head-on,' 'rear-end,' 'sideswipe,' and other predicaments less relevant to pedestrians.
Detroit saw a total 435 crashes involving pedestrians in 2012, according to data from Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning's Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, which amazingly has full accident reports for each incident. Thirty-one of these crashes were fatal, and 12 of those, about 38%, were hit-and-run. This is about 62 crashes per 100,000 citizens in Detroit, compared with 18,558 total car crashes of all types, or 2645 crashes per 100,000. A little more likely than being struck by lightning, which victimizes 0.14 of 100,000 people.
Constructive thinking and potential solutions are not hard to come by. One of the five entries into Let's Save Michigan's Highways for Habitats contest is a redesign of the Grand River-Trumbull-MLK intersection by Jimmy McBloom, who says he travels through it daily and doesn't "know a single person who doesn't think it's completely ridiculous." Results of the contest will be announced later this week, although it's unclear how winning will effect change other than providing the winner with a new bicycle to ride through the same hazardous intersections.
Check back soon for more on this subject. Meanwhile, on your way over to Norm's Liquor Express to pick up something to celebrate Detroit's commendable decrease in pedestrian fatalities, make sure to look both ways before crossing the street(s) of this uncompromising intersection.
Active for one person is inactive for another. The only way to understand your definition is to give it personal form. One way to make real such abstractions is to ground them in a number. Any number. Steps work well.
"What kind of day was today?" you ask. The steps answer.
I agree that downtown could use a few things (like a bookstore and a place to buy broccoli) but with numerous major employers, almost-affordable housing, parks, shopping, the Rosa Parks Transit Center, and a nifty elevated monorail, it definitely warrants something more than the "car-dependent" red splash seen on the above map.
And why are the (supposedly) least walkable parts of town shaped like perfect right angles? Surely, it must be a math thing!
But water isn't the real problem.


Located in the back of throat, the tonsils are similar to the lymph nodes and also act to help fight infection. Also serving as a filter for the foods you eat and the air you breathe, tonsils sometimes become inflamed due to viral or bacterial infection. When this happens, it's a condition known as tonsillitis. Fortunately, this condition is highly treatable and often involves a diet of soft foods during the recovery, if surgery is necessary.
Anyone can develop tonsillitis. However, it's more common in children and teenagers. It's likely a result of changes to the body's immune functions during this time. The immune system functions of tonsils, in particular, decrease after puberty.
Tonsillitis can usually be diagnosed during a physical exam of the throat along with the nose, ears, and eyes to check for issues with infections. An examination usually includes checking the spleen for signs of enlargement that could suggest mononucleosis, a condition often linked to tonsillitis, and a throat swab.
Simply having a sore throat doesn't mean that you have tonsillitis. But if you are experiencing persistent throat irritations or not seeing relief from common home remedies or over-the-counter medications, it's time to see your doctor. If there are signs you may have tonsillitis, you may be referred to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist for further evaluation.


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Q: Is it ever correct to write "doorlight" as one word? Would it be proper to write "doorlight" without a space? If so, how is it different from "door light" in terms of its definition and usage?
I've mostly seen "doorlight" written to describe light coming through a doorway. I want to spark the mental image of that type of light when someone sees the word(s). Visually, I find doorlight more appealing but I don't think it's correct.
There is no entry for "doorlight" in any of the dictionaries indexed by OneLook Dictionary search.

A: I don't think doorlight is a word in itself with a specific defintion. It's just a compound of the words door and light.
But to answer your question, I'd suppose a doorlight suggests a light that is specifically created for/ placed for the purpose of lighting up a doorway, while a door light could include:
-A light that is near a door (almost certainly)
-A light that is on a door
-The light emitted by a door
-A light specifically created for/placed for the purpose of lighting up a doorway
I would not worry about the distinction in spoken English (if any really exists). All sorts of unofficial compound words exist and are widely used, consciously or unconsciously. For writing, door light is the safe bet if you are worried about doorlight not existing in the dictionary.

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The low inventory of homes for sale has turned the Seattle region into an "extreme seller's market," where prices continue climbing and buyers have fewer options. For a look at prices in your area, see the interactive map. Share story Would-be homebuyers in the Puget Sound area continue to face slim pickings in a tight housing market.


Every once in a while Microsoft surprise us with the odd email inviting people to take part in exclusive offers, Beta tests and trials and it looks like they have done it again.
If you own an Xbox One you might want to keep an eye on your inbox as it seems our friends at Microsoft have emailed selective members offering them 12 months free EA Access, but there is a catch as you have to refer a friend to buy a console.
Now this sort of offer has been going on for a long time in Xbox Live Rewards, where if you get a friend to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold you both receive a large sum of Microsoft credits as a thankyou, these can then be used to buy digital games and added content. So it looks like the net has been cast a little wider this time and maybe is the first part of the big push planned to promote EA Access over the coming 12 months.
If you are one of the lucky ones to receive an email, we don't know what selection criteria Microsoft are using, you will receive a unique code at the bottom of the email which you have to enter to show you have referred your friend. On doing this though both of you will then receive a years worth of EA Access.
Sounds easy, but digging deeper there seems another catch, restricting you to which Xbox you have to buy and how you buy it. If you are lucky enough though to receive one of these emails then do let us know.
EA Access is the exclusive subscription service where you receive discounts on EA games, but also have access to the vault, a selection of the best EA games that are free to play and download. Membership will also grant you early access to upcoming titles, such as the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront.


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Master of Science Manuel Schweikle ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Dental biomaterials: update and Challenges.
Master i odontologi Gaute Floer Johnsen ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Contralateral Premolars: Validation of Symmetry.
Master i odontologi Gaute Floer Johnsen ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Outcome of endodontic treatment measured by CBCT.
Cand.odont. Frode Staxrud ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Minimal Invasive Dentistry: Evidens og klinikk.
Cand.odont. Frode Staxrud ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over selvvalgt emne: Bondingsystemer: Hva er det og hvorfor bruker vi det?
Ms. Trude Handal will be presenting her trial lecture for the academic position of Professor or Associated Professor of Dentistry (Endodontics): «Retreatment in Endodontics».
Cand.odont. Maziar Ghadakchi Shabestari ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Bone Marrow Lesions in Osteoarthritis. Role of angiogenesis and bone turnover.
Cand.odont. Maziar Ghadakchi Shabestari ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Fracture repair in bone with the focus on molecular signaling pathways and interplay between, bone cells, immune system and angiogenesis.
M.Sc. Øystein Stakkestad ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): The role of ameloblastin in mesenchymal tissues.
M.Sc. Øystein Stakkestad ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: The role of enamel matrix proteins in other tissues.
Master i odontologi Ragnar Bjering ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Stability of occlusion and anterior tooth alignment – the influence of retention in a long-term perspective.
Master i odontologi Ragnar Bjering ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Orthodontic treatment - retention and gingival recessions.
M.Sc. David Wiedmer ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): TiO2 dark catalysis in biomedical Applications.
M.Sc. David Wiedmer ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Wound healing around titanium implants.
Master i odontologi Marte-Mari Uhlen ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Individual susceptibility to erosive tooth wear and association with enamel formation genes.
M.Sc. Sebastian Geissler ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Surface functionalization of dental implants for improved biological response and reduced infection risk.
M.Sc. Sebastian Geissler ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Cell/bacteria at implant: Has the winner in "the race for the surface" changed since 1987?
Master i odontologi Christina Louise Hvaring ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Severe hypodontia – interdisciplinary planning, outcome and psychosocial impact.
Master i odontologi Christina Louise Hvaring ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Angle klasse III behandling hos unge pasienter. Hva er dagens evidens?
Cand.odont. Petter Wilberg ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi vil forsvare sin avhandling for graden ph.d. (philosophiae doctor): Oral adverse effects during and after treatment in patients and survivors of cancers outside the head and neck region. A descriptive clinical study.
Cand.odont. Petter Wilberg ved Institutt for klinisk odontologi avholder prøveforelesning over oppgitt emne: Oral adverse effects of cancer treatment: management from pre-treatment evaluation to long-term follow up in cancer patients.


I love styling Winter looks! The layering and warm weather fabrics are so much fun to mix and match and even simple comfy looks can become something spectacular with big coats or exciting faux fur jackets and fun boots or sneakers.
A must have item, that is super comfy and can be styled into any Winter look is a pair of Girlfriend jeans. The girlfriend jeans look amazing with a simple t-shirt, faux fur jacket and sneakers. This pair from Garage is just too cute!
Another item I love to style are leather leggings, they look awesome with big cozy sweaters, fancy blouses and fur jackets. I love this pair from Dynamite! What are your Winter favorites?
Yes! Leather leggings have been awesome this season! And fleece lined leggings are my best friend! love your beanie too!
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By Dennis Halladay, Western Editor
This week is the middle of the five-week voting period for California milk producers to decide whether they want to become the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system's newest and biggest member. Voting began April 2 and all ballots must be postmarked by May 5.
It is easily the biggest decision that the nation's largest dairy industry has faced in half a century, when the referendum creating the current state-run pricing program was overwhelmingly approved in 1968.
Like then, anger over low milk prices is at the center of the FMMO effort. But this time, frustration with how the state-run program has operated in recent years seems to have pushed producers over the edge.
In fact, the FMMO vote may be as much about milk price parity as it is about how much the relationship between producer groups and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has soured. Yes, it's really that bad.
Last week I reached out to several longtime California producers and industry leaders to get a sense of how things are going. All of this is anecdotal, so take it with a grain of salt. But I hold each of them in high regard and their thoughts match my own.
All said that farmers' frustration with CDFA reached a tipping point a few years ago and there is now a strong sense of "what do we have to lose?" when looking at an FMMO.
All said the state's three biggest co-ops, who jointly petitioned USDA for an FMMO hearing and who jointly crafted the proposal that USDA closely followed in writing the final plan being voted upon now, are strongly expected to cast block votes on behalf of their members.
At least on the surface, that suggests the outcome is a foregone conclusion, since the co-ops account for about 75 percent of all milk made in the state — yet only a two-thirds majority is needed for FMMO passage, in terms of either total milk production or the number of producers who cast votes.
But as Britain's recent "Brexit" vote and the last U.S. presidential election proved, there are no sure things anymore.
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Strategic Planning Document -
Over a decade ago, America was called "A Nation at Risk" [1] because American children were poorly educated compared to children in many other countries. This national report declared that America was failing its children and jeopardizing its future.
The report reflected and intensified rising concern at every level of Government, within the business and academic communities, and among parents and local leaders. In the 1980's, the Nation and the Federal Government began to respond to the challenge of changing the course of education. The culmination of that effort was the "Goals 2000: Educate America Act" [2] -- legislation passed by Congress in 1994 that outlined daring steps to bring about fundamental and permanent change.
In 1993, the President's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) was created to renew and reshape the science and technology components of the Federal enterprise. Goals, objectives, and priorities were developed collaboratively in an interagency forum with private sector input. The result was a set of policy principles and a set of Federal goals which represent a common framework to guide the Administration's science and technology investments.
Achieving these goals will require an ongoing supply of imaginative scientists and engineers, an educated and trained work force and wide public understanding. Thus NSTC has a major stake in the effort to revitalize education and training in America as well as the assignment to mobilize the talent and resources of most, if not all, of the Federal agencies as part of this effort. To this end, it created the Committee on Education and Training (CET), with broader scope and responsibility than the previous committee which addressed education at the Federal level -- the Committee on Education and Human Resources (CEHR) -- and with a larger roster of member agencies and departments.
Committee on Education and Training (CET)
Comprised of many Federal member agencies and departments, the CET utilizes the interagency process to coordinate Federal education and training programs and education research and development efforts using the common set of Federal policy principles, goals, priorities, and evaluation criteria.
CET Charter
The CET advises and assists the NSTC to increase the overall effectiveness and productivity of Federal efforts in education and training through attention to research and development efforts and related policies that cut across agency boundaries. The CET provides a formal mechanism for interagency coordination of programs that:
Support research and development in education and training;
Promote the use of technology to enhance lifelong learning; and
Promote excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering education at all levels.
The CET is chartered to:
Promote collaboration and partnerships among CET agencies, State and local governments, and with private entities;
Develop a balanced and comprehensive research and development program;
Establish a structure to improve the way the Federal Government plans and coordinates education research and development; and
Develop education budget crosscuts across agencies as well as priorities for education and training policy for all relevant Federal agencies.
Two subcommittees were formed to meet these responsibilities: 1) The Subcommittee on Research and Development in Education and Training, formed in 1994; and 2) the Subcommittee on Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, with its roots going back to efforts started in 1990.
CET Vision
To coordinate and focus Federal efforts in education and training so that they become a powerful force in helping Americans meet the challenges of the 21st century by:
Ensuring all Americans access to quality education and training tailored to their individual learning and workplace needs; and
Achieving an American performance in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology in the classroom and the workplace that is second to none.
CET Strategy
The CET has developed this Strategic/Implementation Plan to guide the Federal effort in research and development in education and training, and in promoting excellence in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology education. By following this plan, Federal agencies can work as an integrated, coordinated team focused on a multiyear approach for managing and guiding efforts in accordance with the policy principles and goals previously set forth. The CET Plan provides a framework within which policy, programmatic, and budgetary decisions can be made and assessed.
The CET strategy is intended to address the entire education continuum -- elementary and secondary education, undergraduate and graduate education, public understanding of science, work force training, and lifelong learning. It supports the "Goals 2000: Educate America Act" legislation, "Science in the National Interest," and the NSTC emphasis on research and development in education technologies and learning productivity.
This Plan requires maintaining the integrity and strength of each program. They are interdependent, and each plays a critical role in meeting the relevant national education goals as well as working to ensure America's future economic and technological competitiveness by making today's education and training relevant to tomorrow's workplace.
Education & Training - Table of Contents
Committee on Education & Training
Goals' Footer
Research & Development in Education & Training
Excellence in Science, Math & Engineering Education


A four-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being in a collision with a car in Burton.
Traffic information company Inrix reported that the incident happened on the A5131 Derby Street southbound near Albert Street and Lidl.
Staffordshire Police were called to the scene at 4pm on Sunday and traffic became heavy as officers deal with the incident.
The boy is believed to have suffered minor injuries but was taken to Derby Royal Hospital for checks. It is not yet known how the incident occured.
Commuters were met with heavy traffic on Derby Street and Albert Street which was not helped by congestion around the town caused by the Burton Bridge closure.
You can follow our updates on how we reported this live incident below.
Thank you for following our live blog on this incident.
Traffic information website Inrix is reporting that traffic is busy but coping well near to the incident scene.
Traffic information website Inrix is still reporting there is still heavy traffic near Albert Street, Burton.
We had reports of a child that had been hit by a vehicle in Burton.
Calls came in just before 15:57. The boy is been believed to have minor injuries but was taken to Derby Royal Hospital.
The red line indicates where traffic is heaviest.


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using System;
using System.Runtime.Remoting.Messaging;

namespace DemonstrationObjects
{
	public class Demo : MarshalByRefObject
	{
		public Demo()
		{
			Console.WriteLine("Demo constructor called");
		}

		public String PrintText(String text)
		{
			Console.WriteLine("The following text is from the client: " + text);
			return "Hello from Server";
		}

		[OneWay]
		public void TestOneWay()
		{
			Console.WriteLine("OneWay Test");
		}

		public int TestAsync(int SomeValue)
		{
			Console.WriteLine("TestAsync: Value from Client: {0}", SomeValue);

			return SomeValue + 10;
		}
	}
}


The correct visa for members of the Permanent Missions (both diplomatic administrative and support staff) is a G-1 visa and for members of the Permanent Observer Missions is a G-3 visa. Personal domestic staff should have a visa G-5.
In cases where the applicant does not have a G-1 visa (or in the case of Observers, a G-3 visa) a change of status must be requested at the beginning of the accreditation process. Please refer to the Change of Status Section under Visas for further instructions.
Visa renewal for diplomats and for administrative and service staff at the Mission (paid by the government and with visa G-1 or G-3) and their dependents.
Passport and I-94 if the applicant has more than one passport, i.e. an expired and a new passport, please send both passports.
The Department of State has determined that only diplomats with the rank of Ambassador or Minister may hire and bring a personal domestic employee from abroad or hire one who is already legally in the United States.
Complete a "Pre-Notification of Domestic Worker Form" (send to domesticworkers@state.gov).
When the domestic lives abroad, send a diplomatic note requesting for the issue of a G-5 visa, specifying the city and country of the US consulate. The note should include the full name, date of birth, passport or ID number, address and telephone number of the domestic.
Copy of the approved "Pre-Notification of Domestic Worker"
Copy of the visa and I-94 of the employer.
*NOTE: The domestic will have to fill out a DS-160, "Non-Immigrant Visa Application" and submit it to the consulate. The domestic should look on the particular consulate's website and follow the instructions for obtaining a PIN and for then making an appointment.
G-5 visas are not renewed in the United States and new G-5 visas can only be issued outside the U.S. However, the Department of State Visa Office can give an extension of stay in the U.S. to a domestic employee.
Passports with a validity of at least two years and the I-94's of the domestic and the domestic's dependents. If the applicant has more than one passport, i.e. an expired and a new passport, please send both passports.
Two original form I-566 signed in black ink for each individual that needs to change their visa.


Purpose: Misconception of issues surrounding green supply chain management (GSCM), as well as a paucity of relevant information on the tangible benefits of GSCM practices in organizations was justification for this literature review.
Design/methodology/approach: The study has been conducted by analyzing and critiquing secondary data obtained from numerous sources of similar subject. The research topic has been examined in detail.
Findings: The outcomes provide an overview of what GSCM practices entail, strategies successful companies have used to incorporate GSCM practices within their organizations and its impact on the industry.
Research limitations/implications: The research conducted in this study is limited to one country, i.e. Canada, and as such further research should be carried out by incorporating a larger array of participants so as to obtain a more generalized conclusion.
Practical implications: The study contributes to an understanding of the importance of GSCM practices on not only the economic success of a business, but the positive effects on the environment. The results will help in the reduction in emissions of Carbon Dioxide and other Green House Gases (GHGs), thus impacting on climate change.
Originality/value: Despite increasing awareness, the implementation of GSCM techniques continue to be deterred by lack of government initiatives and commitment of companies involved in the supply chain. Unless it is given precedence, the benefits of GSCM will continue to elude us. This study provides an opportunity to study a model which has met with critical success, rejuvenate it and consequently mandate its adoption in efforts to attain sustainability.
Keywords: GSCM, SCM, green supply chain management, supply chain management, environment, Green House Gases (GHGs), sustainability, sustainable development, reverse logistic.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using Aspose.Cells.Rendering;

namespace Aspose.Cells.Examples.CSharp.Articles.RenderingAndPrinting
{
    public class PrintingUsingSheetRender
    {
        public static void Run()
        {
            //Source directory
            string sourceDir = RunExamples.Get_SourceDirectory();

            // Instantiate a workbook with Excel file.
            Workbook workbook = new Workbook(sourceDir + "samplePrintingUsingSheetRender.xlsx");

            string printerName = "doPDF 8";

            // Access first worksheet
            Worksheet worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0];

            // Apply different Image/Print options.
            Aspose.Cells.Rendering.ImageOrPrintOptions options = new Aspose.Cells.Rendering.ImageOrPrintOptions();
            options.PrintingPage = PrintingPageType.Default;
            SheetRender sr = new SheetRender(worksheet, options);

            // Print the sheet.
            try
            {
                sr.ToPrinter(printerName);
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                Console.WriteLine(ex.Message);
            }

            Console.WriteLine("PrintingUsingSheetRender executed successfully.");
        }
    }
}


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Serato announces Serato DJ
By Si Truss published 3 October 12
Next generation of the popular DJ software
Serato has announced details of Serato DJ, the successor to the company's controller-focused digital DJ application ITCH.
Notable features include a new effects section powered by iZotope, extra available loops and cue points (up to 8), and a new interface - although no screenshots have yet been released.
For the first time with a Serato product, Serato DJ will also be opened up to MIDI mapping - although for now this seems to be limited to secondary controllers, allowing users to add an additional hardware controller to their setup, but a Serato endorsed unit will still be required for primary control.
There is also now an upgrade path available for users of Serato DJ Intro - something that has been sorely missed in the past - priced at $199.
Serato DJ is set for release 1 November, the Pioneer DDJ-SX, also announced today, will be the first native controller for the software.
More details at Serato's site.


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Q: How to use placeholder as default value in select2 framework To get the chosen value of a select2 I'm using:
var x = $("#select").select2('data');
var select_choice = x.text

The problem is this throws an error if not value has been selected and I was wondering if there was any way to make it return the placeholder if no option is selected

A: This worked for me:
$('#SelectListId').prepend('<option selected></option>').select2({
    placeholder: "Select Month",
    allowClear: true
});

Hope this help :)

A: Put this in your script file:
$('select').select2({
    minimumResultsForSearch: -1,
    placeholder: function(){
        $(this).data('placeholder');
    }
});

And then in HTML, add the following code:
<select data-placeholder="Your Placeholder" multiple>
    <option></option> <------ this is where your placeholder data will appear
    <option>Value 1</option>
    <option>Value 2</option>
    <option>Value 3</option>
    <option>Value 4</option>
    <option>Value 5</option>
</select>

A: Use a empty placeholder on your html like:
<select class="select2" placeholder = "">
    <option value="1">red</option>
    <option value="2">blue</option>
</select>

and in your script use:
$(".select2").select2({
        placeholder: "Select a color",
        allowClear: true
    });

A: In the current version of select2 you just need to add the attribute data-placeholder="A NICE PLACEHOLDER". select2 will automatically assign the placeholder.
Please note: adding an empty <option></option> inside the select is still mandatory.
<select id="countries" data-placeholder="***A NICE PLACEHOLDER***">
  <option></option>
  <option value="1">Germany</option>
  <option value="2">France</option>
  <option value="3">Spain</option>
</select>

A: $('#ddlSelect').prepend('<option selected=""></option>').select2({placeholder: "Select Month"});

A: you can init placeholder in you select html code in two level such as:
<select class="form-control select2" style="width: 100%;" data-placeholder="Select a State">
   <option></option>
   <option>تهران</option>
   <option>مشهد</option>
   <option>اصفهان</option>
   <option>شیراز</option>
   <option>اهواز</option>
   <option>تبریز</option>
   <option>کرج</option>
</select>

1.set data-placeholder attribute in your select tag
2.set empty  tag in first of your select tag

A: $("#e2").select2({
   placeholder: "Select a State",
   allowClear: true
});
$("#e2_2").select2({
   placeholder: "Select a State"
});

The placeholder can be declared via a data-placeholder attribute attached to the select, or via the placeholder configuration element as seen in the example code.
When placeholder is used for a non-multi-value select box, it requires that you include an empty  tag as your first option.
Optionally, a clear button (visible once a selection is made) is available to reset the select box back to the placeholder value.
https://select2.org/placeholders

A: You have to add an empty option (i.e. <option></option>) as a first element to see a placeholder.
From Select2 official documentation :
"Note that because browsers assume the first option element is selected in non-multi-value select boxes an empty first option element must be provided (<option></option>) for the placeholder to work."
Example:
<select id="countries">
    <option></option>
    <option value="1">Germany</option>
    <option value="2">France</option>
    <option value="3">Spain</option>
</select>

and the Javascript would be:
$('#countries').select2({
    placeholder: "Please select a country"
});

A: I did the following:
var defaultOption = new Option();
defaultOption.selected = true;
$(".js-select2").append(defaultOption);

For other options I use then:
var realOption = new Option("Option Value", "id");
realOption.selected = false;
$(".js-select2").append(realOption);

A: Try this.In html you write the following code.
<select class="select2" multiple="multiple" placeholder="Select State">
    <option value="AK">Alaska</option>
    <option value="HI">Hawaii</option>
</select>

And in your script write the below code.Keep in mind that have the link of select2js.
<script>
         $( ".select2" ).select2( { } );
 </script>

A: The simplest way to add empty "option" before all.
<option></option>

Example:
<select class="select2" lang="ru" tabindex="-1">
    <option></option>
    <option value="AK">Alaska</option>
    <option value="HI">Hawaii</option>
</select>

Also js code, if you need:
$(document).ready(function() {
    $(".select2").select2({
            placeholder: "Select a state",
            allowClear: true
        });
    });
}

A: I tried all this and in the end, simply using a title="text here" worked for my system. Note there is no blank option
<select name="Restrictions" class="selectpicker show-tick form-control"
        data-live-search="true" multiple="multiple" title="Choose Multiple">
    <option value="1">One</option>
    <option value="2">Two</option>
    <option value="3">Three</option>
</select>

A: $selectElement.select2({
    minimumResultsForSearch: -1,
    placeholder: 'SelectRelatives'}).on('select2-opening', function() {                                                                       $(this).closest('li').find('input').attr('placeholder','Select Relative');
});

A: Just add this class in your .css file.
.select2-search__field{width:100% !important;}