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Powerful Personal Videos Reveal the Impact of HIV And Urge Others to #SpeakOutHIV MENLO PARK, CA – Twenty-five young gay men get real about HIV as part of #SpeakOutHIV, a campaign from Greater Than AIDS. The group is encouraging people to break the silence around HIV on social media in the…
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Web Briefing for Media: The Response to the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
President Obama announced an increased effort by the United States to respond to the spread of Ebola in West Africa as the scale of the outbreak continues to grow. What has the global response been so far? How has the United States contributed? What will the response be going forward, in the coming weeks and months? What key lessons can be learned from this outbreak, and what can be learned by comparing the outbreak to other large-scale disasters?
September 25, 2014	Perspective
Behind the Increase in HIV Infections Among Gay and Bisexual Men
This was published as a Wall Street Journal Think Tank column on September 25, 2014. Gay and bisexual men represent an estimated 2% of the U.S. population but more than half of all people living with HIV and 66% of new HIV infections. They are the only population group in the United States…
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How Does Where You Work Affect Your Contraceptive Coverage?
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most private health insurance plans to provide coverage for a broad range of preventive services including FDA approved prescription contraceptives and services for women. Legal challenges and recently issued rules have affected contraceptive coverage for many women.
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The time a couple spends engaged before their wedding ceremony is a special period of their relationship. Many discussions center around wedding planning, their love for one another, and their future plans. One conversation topic though that may be less popular is the sobering reality of finances. Even though a discussion about financial matters may not be as appealing as others during an engagement, it is an important one to have. A recent article gave engaged persons some advice on what questions to ask their future spouse when it comes to money matters.
The adoption process is different for almost everyone, parents and children included. While some adoptees may never wish to find out more information regarding their birth parents, others are eager to connect on some level with their biological family. As a recent news article reported, the Illinois law giving adoptees the right to view their birth records makes all the difference to the latter group.
Any couple that decides to divorce will have financial considerations to take into account, but issues surrounding divorce finances may affect those couples who divorce later in life the most. Ending a marriage after the age of 50 can have its own set of issues to address when it comes to preserving financial security. Often, couples of that age have investments, savings, accumulated assets, and retirement accounts to sort through.
Of the many concerns that present themselves throughout a divorce case, one is that many parties may have could be about dividing their marital property and other assets. While it may not be a top priority of some couples who plan to divorce, it may be of paramount concern to others, depending on the couple's circumstances and financial situation. A judge hearing a divorce case has discretion in this area, but the law of the state of Illinois does provide important guidance for consideration on the issue.


Covar, Prospero. 1998. Larangan: Seminal Essays on Philippine Culture, Manila: Sampaguita Press.
Pilipinolohiya (Chapter 4) is the systematic study of the Filipino psyche, and of Philippine culture and society. The Filipino, Covar writes, is like a banga (vessel), and s/he has: labas (exteriority), loob (interiority), and lalim (depth). Using structural functionalism and concepts from indigenous scholarship, he questions the applicability of Western theories in studying the Filipino. For instance, these fail to adequately explain the "Great and Little Traditions." For Covar, the Philippines as a nation-state did not follow a unilinear evolution. Instead, it consists of social units which operate according to their own internal mechanisms (77). For the author, the Philippines is composed of various batis (streams) of cultures (32), and there is still a need to research the cultural equivalents of concepts found in the various provinces (e.g. the concept of loob (interiority) in the Tagalog areas versus the concept of nakem of the Ilokanos) (63). Similar concepts appear to be the sambahayan (family/household), samahan (interests), pamayanan (community), and sambayanan (nation). In the study of Filipino social organization, there are distinct terms for each family member, thereby arguing that the linguistic idiosyncrasies reveals the distinctness of a certain culture. Also in the Filipino family, individuals are lumped together according to generation (68), revealing the importance of age and seniority. The sambahayan (family) is the "strength of the nation", and "to undermine the Filipino family is to undermine the nation" (22). These levels of socio-political organization carry out the following functions: recruitment of members; enculturation; allocation of goods and services, and; allocation of power and authority (23). Culture, Covar writes, has two parts: likas (natural, inherent, biological), and likha (created, man-made). There are also three kinds of knowledge in the Philippines: the knowledge relating to God (incontestable); the knowledge possessed by humans (natural, achieved by studying the environment and nature), and; forced knowledge (not according to the will of God, such as that used to create "miracle rice" or nuclear energy).


What does the Hyphen Mean in the Name of the Slovak Country? (About the Book "Illustrated Slovak History", A Struggle for Sovereignty in Cenrtal Europe) by Spiesz, Caplovic,ed. Bolchazy, Bolchazy-Carducci Publishing Inc., Wauconda Illinois, USA, English Edition, 2006.


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Elementary school students from Saginaw took a whirlwind global tour Thursday without even having to leave their hometown. That's because the Carrollton Elementary and Zilwaukee International students, grades 3 through 6, had an opportunity to participate in Saginaw Valley State University's 13th annual Passport to the World International Fair.
The event saw SVSU International students representing their native countries such as Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, China, Africa and many other foreign lands. They shared cultural traditions through dance, storytelling, language exercises, art and the fair's first-ever fashion show, among other activities.
Destiny Junious, a Zilwaukee sixth grader, said, "It's cool to learn about different cultures."
Her classmate, Olivia Ekvawlo, agreed.
"It's pretty cool to get educated about stuff in other cultures," she said. "It's fun too."
Melojeane Zawilinski, a part-time SVSU English language instructor who coordinated the fashion show, said the passport fair is an effective way for young students to get a real glimpse of what life is like in other countries.
"What they see on TV or hear about is so often much different than the reality," Zawilinski said. "Here the younger students get to interact with our international students, talk with them and get to know them."
Most of Zawilinski's students are from Saudi Arabia. She's had them adopt a pen pal from the Zilwaukee school as a means to develop relationships that lead to cultural understanding and enrichment.
"It's authentic," Zawilinski said of the largely passé art of letter writing. "You get a different level of excitement when you get a letter in the mail."
Colette Urian, a retired Midland elementary school teacher who teaches English part-time at SVSU, has relished the opportunity to return to the classroom.
"I'm teaching students from Brazil, China and Saudi Arabia," she said. "It's the same subject (English), but bigger bodies. I'm always going to be a teacher. I missed it."
One of her Saudi students, Ahmed Sheryiwe, has been in Saginaw for a year and said he likes the feel of a small-town, even when he got this first taste of winter.
"Ahmed had never seen snow until January," Urian said.
"I like it," Sheryiwe said. "It does not bother me."
Abbullah Alshammri came to SVSU from Rial, Saudi Arabia in January and is adjusting just fine, he said.
"The first day I came to Saginaw I went to Art Van and got all new furniture for my apartment. The second day I got a car."
Alshammri's father, a general, visited the United States on official business in the late '90s and he has a cousin, who recommended he join him at SVSU.
"I wanted to study in a different country," Alshammri said. "American people are very friendly and this is the best place to study."
He credits Urian for making English an easy language to learn.
"She is more than my teacher," he said. "She is like my mother. I love English."
The elementary students, who also toured the campus including a stop at the Marshall Frederick's Sculpture Museum, each received a photo "passport." This allowed them to "visit" the more than 12 nations that were represented by SVSU students.
One of the passport fair's lead organizers, SVSU's Judy Youngquist, said the event benefits both the youngsters and the college students.
"The elementary students learn about different cultures and languages," she said. ""For instance, the story telling aspect of our program has become quite popular. Our international students here get to practice their language skills in a non-threatening environment and feel comfortable asking questions of the younger students that they might not otherwise ask of college-age contemporaries."


Aquila seats are made in Italy and have been available for motorcycles such as Maserati, Rokon, Bianchi and Iso Diva.
I came across the website when searching for this seat.. and find that you've bought at an auction.
Hello. At an auction this weekend I bought two big boxes of motorcyle seats. One is marked Aquila Made in Italy. Can you tell me anything about this bike and what year it was manufactured? We are trying to research all the parts, looks to be a large variety, Harley, Triumph and Aquila. Thank you for any help you can give us.


Verint Systems, a technology company that provides enterprise and intelligence solutions, needed a unique B2B development tool to help their senior sales reps schedule appointments with their Top 200 prospects. The current marketing materials were not breaking through and didn't enable their reps to get in front of critical prospects.
Americhip used its Video Slate Technology to create an innovative, state-of-the-art direct mail piece. The fully-branded digital device had a sleek profile and incorporated our 4.3" LCD Screen into our patented design. Americhip programmed the video content across 6 chapter buttons, each highlighting a core Verint product and service. Senior Management was impressed with the performance of the innovative mailers which allowed their sales team to break into sought after accounts, including a key account their team had never been able to connect with.


In response to a number of instances where Church of Ireland parish records have been copied and published without the permission and copyright approval of the appropriate authorities, the Representative Church Body Library has issued new guidelines for the safe custody and copyright of Church of Ireland parish registers and memorials in burial grounds.
The four-page document, published by the RCBL's Library and Archives Committee, can be downloaded below. While the guidelines are designed primarily for the direction of clergy and parish personnel, the RCBL also wants to raise awareness more generally about copyright restrictions on parish registers and inscriptions on memorials in Church of Ireland burial grounds.
It is an important document for all family historians to read, as many may not be aware of the extent of restrictions in place, but should also be required reading for transcribers, headstone inscription hunters, historians and data gatherers (commercial or otherwise).
Family historians and transcribers will be able to continue to transcribe or copy out records by hand but those transcriptions must not be published without permission from the copyright holder; as the guidelines make clear, official copyright permission must come from the legal holder (and cannot be given by local clergy).
The collection of inscriptions and images of headstones is also subject to rules, and I would hazard a guess that most family historians are unaware of their restrictive nature, particularly with regard to uploading photos and transcribed inscriptions online.


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Жасинту ()  —  муниципалитет в Бразилии, входит в штат Минас-Жерайс. Составная часть мезорегиона Жекитиньонья. Входит в экономико-статистический  микрорегион Алменара. Население составляет 12 026 человек на 2006 год. Занимает площадь 1 390,518 км². Плотность населения — 8,6 чел./км².

История
Город основан 31 декабря 1943 года.

Статистика
 Валовой внутренний продукт на 2003 составляет 32.466.193,00 реалов (данные: Бразильский институт географии и статистики).
 Валовой внутренний продукт на душу населения на 2003 составляет 2.693,40 реалов (данные: Бразильский институт географии и статистики).
 Индекс развития человеческого потенциала на 2000 составляет 0,632 (данные: Программа развития ООН).

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Q: LISP (Add one to the value in the middle of the list) I'm currently attempting to create a function that adds 1 to the value that's in the middle of the list.
Example: (add1 '(2 4 6 5 9)) -> (2 4 7 5 9)

Also if the list is even, it returns nothing. So far I have a function that returns the location of the middle of the list.
(defun add1(aList)
               (if (oddp (length aList)) (- (/ (length aList) 2) .5) 'EvenNumber))

Example: (add1 '(2 4 6 5 9)) -> 2.0
Is there a way to use this information to get to the value in the middle then add 1 to it. Thanks

A: Here you go:
(defun add-1 (list)
  (let ((len (length list)))
    (assert (oddp len) (list))
    (incf (nth (/ (1- len) 2) list))))

Replace assert with a when if you do not want an error on even-length lists.

A: Here is a function which makes only two passes through the list rather than modifying the original, and doesn't perform any arithmetic with integers:
(defun inc-middle-elt (list)
  (loop for elem in list
        for pair = list then (cddr pair)
        with flag = t
        when (and flag (null (cddr pair))) do
          (if (null (cdr pair))
            (incf elem))
          (setf flag nil)
        collect elem))

For finding the middle, this uses a similar trick to what is used in implementations of the binary merge sort for linked lists: an auxiliary pointer pair walks through the list at double stride, stepping over pairs.
We are at the last pair when (cddr pair) is nil. At that point, a decision must be made: does the list have an odd number of items or not? If the list has an odd number of items, then at the last pair position, where (cddr pair) is nil, only one element remains: (cdr pair) is also nil.
Exercise: optimize this function by taking advantage of the fact that the elements after the middle of the list need not be copied; the output list can share the tail portion of the input list. Also, change the function so that when it is clear there is no middle element, it returns the original list.

A: Try something like this.
(defun add1 (lst)
  (when (oddp (length lst))
    (incf (nth (floor (/ (length lst) 2)) lst)))
  lst)

I think the missing piece you need is setf (you've probably already used it, but perhaps you didn't know you could use a form for the first argument) or in this case incf (increments by one or an optional specified delta). They allow you to use an expression to get the value that needs to be set.
Some things to think about (as written):

*

*This is a destructive update

*It calls length multiple times on the same list. This could be expensive.

*As I have written it, even-length lists just return the list unchanged. This is not exactly what you asked for, but perhaps what you wanted.

*I used floor instead of messing around with subtracting .5, which would necessitate some additional casting.

A: I expect that you are looking for a recursive version,
(defun middle (lis)
 (let ((lis (c-in-place lis)))
  (cond ((null lis) nil) ((atom lis) lis)
   (t
    (mapcar
     #'(lambda (x)
        (cond ((atom x) x) (t (mapcar #'c-in-place (c-in-place x)))))
     lis)))))

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NBA Fans Supporting Hong Kong Protests Are Getting Kicked Out Of Games And Their Signs Confiscated
"I don't see how it was any more or less disruptive than an average NBA fan holding up a sign and screaming at the players and those people don't get kicked out."
By Stephanie K. Baer
Stephanie K. Baer BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on October 9, 2019, at 10:34 p.m. ET
Nick Wass / AP
Spectators wear "Free Hong Kong" T-shirts at an NBA exhibition game between the Washington Wizards and the Guangzhou Loong-Lions.
Several fans were escorted out of NBA preseason games this week after holding up signs and voicing support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong as the league grapples with the backlash over its statements in support of China.
At least three fans at games in Philadelphia and Washington, DC, reported being removed from the arenas, while others said officials confiscated their "Free Hong Kong" signs.
Patrick Hedger, 29, of Arlington, Virginia, told BuzzFeed News security officials at the Washington Wizards game asked him to leave Capital One Arena Wednesday night after he held up a sign and yelled "Free Hong Kong" inside the arena.
Hedger, who lived temporarily in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory in 2002 and 2011, said the ongoing protests — sparked by a bill that would have allowed extraditions to China — have been "breaking my heart."
After the NBA issued a statement saying that comments by Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey, who voiced support for the protesters in a now-deleted tweet, "deeply offended many of our friends and fans in China," Hedger said he felt compelled to act.
On Monday, he stood outside Capital One Arena carrying a sign denouncing the league.
Patrick Hedger @PatHedger18
Outside of the @WashWizards @NBA game in Washington, DC. #StandWithHongKong #5DemandsNot1Less #HongKongProtests @HongKongFP @HKWORLDCITY @nathanlawkc @joshuawongcf @demosisto
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When he learned that a Chinese team, the Guangzhou Loong Lions, would be playing the Wizards on Wednesday, he decided to take his protest into the arena.
During the Chinese National Anthem, Hedger stood silently in the stands, holding up his sign. Then as the arena grew quiet again he began to chant "Free Hong Kong."
Was proud to #StandWithHongKong at the @NBA's China/@WashWizards exhibition game! (Got kicked out) #FreeHongKong
Soon after, a member of the arena's security team approached him and asked him to leave.
"They said you need to put your sign down or leave," Hedger recalled, adding that security escorted him out of the arena. "I would have been kicked out if I had continued to hold my sign."
On Tuesday, Sam Wachs, 33, told CNN he and his wife were removed from the Philadelphia 76ers game at the Wells Fargo Center, also against the Guangzhou team, after he held up a sign and chanted "Free Hong Kong."
"They told me 'no politics'," Wachs said. "I asked why and they told me not to give them a hard time. A little after the signs were taken away, I stood in my seat and chanted "Free Hong Kong" until security escorted us out."
Other fans at Wednesday's Wizards game reported having their signs confiscated in the arena.
Jon Schweppe @JonSchweppe
Our "Google Uyghurs" sign has been confiscated.
In a statement provided to BuzzFeed News, the 76ers said two individuals were escorted out of the arena Tuesday night because they were disrupting "the fan experience."
"At last evening's game, following multiple complaints from guests and verbal confrontations with others in attendance, two individuals were warned by Wells Fargo Center staff about their continuing disruption of the fan experience," the statement said. "Ultimately, the decision was made by Wells Fargo Center personnel to remove the guests from the premises, which was accomplished without incident."
Scott Hall, a spokesperson for the Wizards, told BuzzFeed News that security staff removed signs from the arena during Wednesday's game in accordance with the arena's policies, which state that guests are not permitted to bring signs that are "commercial or political in nature."
Hall denied Hedger's claim that he was kicked out of the arena, saying no fans were asked to leave the game.
A spokesperson for the NBA declined to comment on the protests, deferring to the individual teams and arenas.
Hedger, a research fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a DC-based nonprofit think tank, said he wasn't surprised by the response to his protest, but questioned officials' actions.
"I don't see how it was any more or less disruptive than an average NBA fan holding up a sign and screaming at the players and those people don't get kicked out," he said. "It was pretty deliberate that they didn't want to deal with this particular issue."
Hong Kong Banned Wearing Masks In Public. So People Filled The Streets Wearing Masks In Defiance. Rosalind Adams · Oct. 6, 2019
Someone Is Doxing Hong Kong Protesters And Journalists — And China Wants Them To Keep Going Rosalind Adams · Sept. 21, 2019
Hong Kong's Protesters Are Trying Hard To Get The US's Attention Rosalind Adams · Sept. 15, 2019
Stephanie Baer is a reporter with BuzzFeed News and is based in Los Angeles.
Contact Stephanie K. Baer at stephanie.baer@buzzfeed.com.

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Sun staff reportsThe Baltimore Sun
Owings Mills wrestling coach Guy Pritzker earned his 400th career dual-meet victory last night when his team defeated Eastern Tech, 64-10, at Eastern Tech.
The milestone victory came against Pritzker's longtime friend and former coach, Ray Groszkowski, who mentored Pritzker when both were at Towson 35 years ago.
"The whole team wrestled incredibly," Priztker said after the win. "I never knew my team was this good."
The No. 11 Eagles, who won eight of the 14 matches by pin, built a 25-0 lead before Eastern Tech got on the board.
Julio Trujillo captured a win for Owings Mills (5-0) by pinning his opponent in 5:24. His older brother Jordan earned a 7-3 decision for the Eagles.
Glen Burnie 63, South River 52: : Tyler Rudd was one of three players in double figures for the host Gophers.
Rudd had 21 points as Glen Burnie (7-3) built a six-point halftime lead.
Teammate Danny Murphy had 14 points, seven rebounds and seven blocks for Glen Burnie. Justin Kuntz added 12 points and seven rebounds.
Derrick Sewer had 16 points for the Seahawks (3-7) in the loss.
Glen Burnie is 4-0 in Anne Arundel County league play.
No. 4 WALBROOK 58, BANKS 21:: Roscoe Smith had a triple double as the Warriors (9-1) cruised past the visiting Wildcats.
The junior had 21 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists while playing only the first half.
No. 6 CITY 79, No. 11 EDMONDSON 69:: The visiting Knights (5-3) took control early against the Red Storm (7-2).
Maurice Johnson scored 19 points to lead City.
MEADE 61, SOUTHERN-AA 57:: Talon Clark's three-point-play with less than a minute left broke a 57-57 tie, and the Mustangs (2-9) held on to defeat the visiting Bulldogs.
Clark finished with 14 points, nine in the fourth period. Brendon Belt had 34 points for Southern.
MOUNT CARMEL 72, ANNAPOLIS AREA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 61:: Vonzell Groom was one of four players in double figures as the Cougars (10-4) came back to defeat the host Eagles.


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Ohio Wesleyan Student Helps Create Museum Website, Discovers New Option for Future
By Cole Hatcher
Ohio Wesleyan student Kaitie Welch '20 (center) worked with Italian artists Giulio De Vita (left) and Emanuele Barison to create an English-language website for the new comics museum, Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli. (Photo by Stefania Bertolini-Puckett)
Kaitie Welch explored Pordenone during her trip to Italy to complete a translation project with Modern Foreign Languages faculty member Stefania Bertolini-Puckett. (Photo by Stefania Bertolini-Puckett)
Name: Kaitie Welch '20
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Major: English – Creative Writing
Minor: Renaissance Studies
OWU Connection experience: "Translations for Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli"
Before COVID-19 began to spread across the world, Welch and Modern Foreign Languages faculty member Stefania Bertolini-Puckett traveled to Pordenone, Italy, to participate in an Italian-to-English translation project for a new comics museum, Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli (PAFF).
While abroad, they worked with renowned comics artist Giulio De Vita, art director of the museum, to create an English version of the museum's website. Though much has changed in the country recently, Welch recalls the joy and beauty of her time in northeast Italy. She also sends prayers to everyone affected in Italy and the world.
"I am astonished at just how quickly the world has changed from being in Italy at the beginning of this year to now," Welch says. "It's mind-boggling to think about and watching the crisis evolve on the news has stolen my words. Yet watching the citizens of Italy's perseverance throughout this pandemic has lifted my spirits and seeing their actions of community and optimism makes me think that we can get through this as long as we remain together while apart. I have kept Italy (let alone the world) in my prayers. I hope that we can surpass the current situation and that those infected/affected can know peace and good health soon."
My Favorite Moments
"My favorite moments from the experience were most definitely talking with the residents of Pordenone and the workers of PAFF! I was able to practice my Italian language skills and meet some incredibly inspiring individuals who not only expanded my worldview but have shown me what can be possible in the professional world."
'A Deeper Understanding'
"The lessons that I learned from my experience in Italy are priceless. I was able to experience Italian day-to-day life, staying in an apartment and working daily, even running domestic errands. When in classes here at OWU, I feel like I learned a great deal about Italian life and society, yet being able to actually see it, feel it, hear, touch, and smell it has created a deeper understanding than any book could provide.
"I was forced to use the Italian I have been studying for the past four years to engage in conversations and to conduct my interviews in Italian. This gave me a better appreciation of those working hard to learn a new language and to live in a country that does not share one's native tongue."
"From my interviews with PAFF workers/graphic artists Giulio De Vita and Emanuele Barison, I was able to obtain information of the industry of graphic art/comics/illustration and publishing, as well as starting a nonprofit, which are all areas of interest for my future career after graduation. …
"Experiences like the one I was fortunate to have spark inspiration for our futures. They allow students to branch out of their comfort zones and discover not only themselves, but also what their futures could be."
Why I Chose Ohio Wesleyan
"Ohio Wesleyan felt like home as soon as I arrived for the initial tour. I loved everything that I heard and saw, the programs were exactly what I was looking for, and the travel opportunities were the icing on the cake."
My Plans After Graduation
"After graduation I plan to work for a year in publishing, after which I will attend graduate school to earn a master's degree so that I can inspire and help students much like my professors have done for me. All the while I plan to work on my writing and my art so that I can hopefully publish my own work!"


Davido and AY have been dragged to court for allegedly evading tax in Lagos.
According to the Sunday Punch, Davido was charged before a Lagos High Court in July 2017 and risks a jail term if convicted.
AY was reportedly charged in 2016 to file his tax returns as required by law.


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JUSTIFIED: THE COMPLETE FINAL SEASON
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"Justified" ended its run feeling like a Leonard novel, but not giving you that TV satisfaction. Maybe I wasn't that interested in Ava or I thought Sam Elliott didn't get enough attention. Markham is a cool villain that helps to break up the Boyd Crowder show. That being said, the push between Mexico and Harlan never added up to much. If anything, it felt like a necessary step just to make the finale time jump work.
But, I guess that I'm supposed to be onboard with it since I'm from Kentucky. The difference being I'm from Louisville and this is an Eastern Kentucky show. That's like asking a New Yorker about what it's like to live in Algeria. Two wildly different areas, but this borders on fantasy. While it was an insanely strong crime drama in early seasons, the soap elements took the show off the rails faster in the last three years.
The Blu-Ray comes with a Digital HD copy, featurette and Blu-Ray exclusive deleted scenes and featurettes. The A/V Quality is on par with the last few seasons. The 1080p transfer is flawless. However, I found that the lossy Dolby 5.1 track was pathetic for a SONY Blu-Ray release. What's up with that, guys? If you're a fan, it's worth a purchase. But, what a kick in the ass to end the series on Blu-Ray with an audio misstep.
Release Date: 6/2/15
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I Predict Hyundai Will Soon Be Out of the Running For the Apple Car
Apple's Project Titan Dreamed Up A Car With Retractable Bumpers
Freshly Published Patent Keeps The Dream Of An Apple Self-Driving Car Alive
Bumpy car rides suck. A newly published patent reveals Apple has fairly recently been exploring a "fully-actuated suspension system" which uses variable pressure air springs and a haptic-feedback system to create a smoother ride.
Apple's Secretive Project Titan Is Reportedly On A Quest For A Better Self-Driving Car Sensor
Catie Keck
Apple Lays Off 200 Employees Working On Secretive Self-Driving Car Project
Over 200 employees working on Apple's self-driving cars project, code-named Project Titan, have been laid off. The move is being positioned internally as an "anticipated restructuring", according to the earliest reports, though it's not immediately clear that the job losses were actually expected by the people who were laid off.
Apple's Original Plans For A Car Of The Future Don't Sound Very Revolutionary
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Is The Google Moonshot Dead?
Michael Nunez
Apple's Electric Car Could Be On The Road By 2019
Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan
Apple's electric vehicle project, once a blurry rumour, is coming into increasingly clear focus. A major scoop from the Wall Street Journal today gives us details about the car's team, manufacturing, and a ship-by date — of just four years.


Municipal wastewater treatment plants play a critical role in environmental protection, but the operations of such plants consume an extensive amount of energy. An ongoing challenge to sustainability is developing improved wastewater management with reduced energy demands and increased energy recovery from waste. To solve this issue, the inventor has developed a novel energy-efficient treatment system that removes both organic wastes and nutrients within wastewater while producing bio-electricity and biomass (algae) through integrated bio electrochemical and microbiological processes.
In this system, wastewater is fed into the microbial fuel cells (MFCs) where organic contaminants are converted into bio-electricity; the remaining nutrients are then discharged into an algal bioreactor for algal growth, which strips nutrients out of the water before the treated effluent is released for final treatment (e.g., disinfection). Installing MFCs inside an algal bioreactor yields algae producing oxygen via photosynthesis; the MFCs use this oxygen for their cathode reactions, thereby reducing the need for aeration. Meanwhile, MFC cathodic reactions can maintain pH if CO2 is added into the bioreactor. Through such a combination, the two treatment processes are cooperatively linked for the same purpose of treating wastewater, with two different bioenergy products: bioelectricity from the MFCs, and algal biomass for biofuels production. Overall, the system hopes to combine previous methods of wastewater removal processes in order to achieve the most energy efficient method possible.
US 9130216 – Integrated photo-bioelectrochemical systems.
The global market for algae bio fuels is expected to have enormous growth and expansion within the next decade. Recently, petroleum, aviation and bio fuel companies have been largely increasing their investments in the algae bio fuel market due to a number of reasons, the largest reason due to the United States and Europe being unable to produce corn, soy or rapeseed fast enough in order to meet their bio fuel targets.
There are several applications for algae to bio fuels including: Bio diesel, Bio butanol, Bio gasoline, methane, ethanol, hydrogen derived renewable fuel and jet fuel. Although algae costs more per unit than other bio fuels, algae is the fastest growing plant in the world and will yield 10 to 100 times more fuel per unit area than the bio fuels currently on the market. With these newfound investments and acknowledged benefits, the algae bio fuels market will continue to rapidly grow in the coming years and is anticipated to become the main commodity for fuels by 2020.
Dr. Zhen (Jason) He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He was previously the Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering & Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Dr. He's research focuses on bio energy production from wastes/wastewater, biological wastewater treatment, environmental biotechnology and microbiology, and environmental electro chemistry.


The Invisalign System is a proprietary method for treating malocclusion based on a series of doctor-prescribed, custom manufactured, clear plastic removable orthodontic aligners.
Used to treat a wide range of teeth straightening issues, Invisalign treatment options address simple to complex cases and post-treatment retention.
With enhanced features such as Precision Cuts, Power Ridge® and SmartForce® attachments and aligner features.
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Shows the series of movements the patient's teeth will go through so you can see what the patient's teeth are expected to look like at the end of the treatment.
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What's next for China's Moon landing plan?
China has unveiled a grand plan for future lunar exploration that includes an exploratory mission for a permanent scientific base.
Wu Yanhua, deputy head of the China National Space Administration and deputy director of the Chinese Lunar Exploration Programme, said in Beijing on 14 January 2019 that the Chang'e 5 mission will be the next step in the country's lunar exploration and will mark the completion of the programme's third phase.
The goal of that phase will be guiding a probe carrying lunar soil back to Earth, he said. The Chang'e 5 probe is due to be sent to the Moon around the end of 2019.
If Chang'e 5 succeeds in its mission, China will become the third country to retrieve lunar samples, after the United States and Russia.
According to sources close to China's lunar programme, Chang'e 5 will be launched on a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket at Wenchang Space Launch Centre in Hainan province. The 8.2-ton probe will have four components: an orbiter, lander, ascender and re-entry module.
When the probe reaches lunar orbit, the components will separate into two parts. The orbiter and re-entry module will remain in orbit, and the lander and ascender will descend to the Moon's surface, sources said. Upon landing, drilling will start to collect underground rocks and gather soil with a mechanical arm.
When the surface operations are completed, the ascender's rocket will return it to lunar orbit, where it will dock with the re-entry module. The samples will be transferred to the module, which will carry them to Earth. The samples will be distributed among scientists for research, sources said.
Pang Zhihao, a spaceflight researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology, said Chinese scientists must master four technologies essential to the Chang'e 5 mission: lunar sampling, liftoff, orbit docking and high-speed re-entry.
Mr Wu said that after Chang'e 5, China has made plans for Chang'e 6, 7 and 8 missions. Chang'e 6 is intended to land on the Moon's south pole, he said, and return with rocks and soil. Chang'e 7 will investigate the south pole, and Chang'e 8's task will be to verify advanced technologies that may be applied in future lunar expeditions, including a possible lunar scientific base.
In addition, the country's first Mars mission is due for around next year, he said.
China's lunar exploration took a huge leap forward and a new chapter opened in mankind's exploration of the Moon on 3 January 2019, as the first probe to land on the far side reached its destination after a 26-day journey. The Chang'e 4 lunar probe landed at 10:26 am at the Von Karman crater in the South PoleAitken basin and then sent back three photos of the landing site shot by cameras on the probe's lander, the world's first images taken on the surface of the far side.
On 11 January, China announced that the Chang'e 4 mission was "a complete success". The China National Space Administration said the two components of the Chang'e 4 robotic probe, the lander and the Yutu 2 – or Jade Rabbit 2 –rover took pictures of each other that were transmitted to ground control via the Queqiao relay satellite.


When you've had a fun-filled day and you don't want it to end, turn dinner into a show with one of these amazing dinner theaters.
The show boasts a fully rigged pirate ship, and includes appetizers, main course, and dessert to enjoy as you're dazzled by the show. The show is high interactive, and includes a kidnapped princess, swashbuckling pirates, and action that the whole family will enjoy! The show now features life-sized dragons, just in case all the previously mentioned features weren't enough to shiver your timbers! Get there early to enjoy the pirate-themed cocktail party and a buffet of appetizers while magicians perform tricks and storytellers impress you with their tales of the high seas.
A combination of museum and dinner theater, the "Titanic Gala Dinner." Dinner is included with the experience, but early arrivers have the chance to enjoy themed cocktails beforehand! Diners fill the roles of passengers on the Titanic without any of the risks the original passengers faced, though they do get to witness a re-enactment of what went down on that tragic day. If you enjoy the idea of a classy dinner show with a historical twist, this is definitely the event for you.
Modeled after 1930s Chicago, a ticket to this show buys you an all-you-can-eat Italian dinner! Dine on pasta, pizza, lasagna, and all your other favorites while you enjoy a hysterical trip back in time! You may even win a prize during their gangster shoot-outs, where anyone can get in on the action! to have a one-of-a-kind experience at this unique and witty show. You can also buy fedoras and feather boas along with your ticket if you truly want to blend in to the experience! This unique and witty show is highly interactive, and you're guaranteed to leave wondering if you really just went to the 30s and back!
This exciting new dinner show is a musical journey through the islands of the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago. The food will also transport you through the islands, providing you with a large array of Caribbean fare – including a whole suckling pig! If you're feeling brave, you can participate in the limbo, conga, and more. Delicious cocktails are also available if you need a boost of liquid courage. If you elect to just sit back and watch, you'll still be treated to a variety of musical shows, dancing, stilt walkers, and more!
If you have a fan of Moana in the family, they'll definitely love this! The open-air theater puts on a multicultural show which features cultural experiences from Samoa, New Zealand, Tahiti,Tonga, and of course Hawaii. Your dinner ticket gets you all-you-can-eat pulled pork, roasted chicken, rice, vegetables, barbecued ribs, and more! Elaborate costumes and choreography will entertain you, including a fire-knife performer, dancers, and drummers! There's no better show if you're looking for a mix of cultural and educational experience that will also give you the night of your life.
Sleuths dinner show brings new life to the traditional murder mystery dinner. Guests use their own sleuthing skills to help solve the mystery. While dining on delicious prime rib, lasagna, or Cornish hen, you'll get to meet the cast. Then for two-and-a-half engaging and intellectually stimulating hours, you'll get to interact with the venue's quirky characters and unravel the truth behind the mystery. If you enjoy performing or audience participation, this is definitely the dinner show for you! If youdo well, you might even win a prize.
Housed in the signature Wonder Works upside-down building, the Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show is one of the most popular evening attractions in Orlando. It's just as fun during the day, with over 100 interactive exhibits to explore, such as a ropes challenge course, laser tag, and 4D theater. Tony Brent provides magic shows, impressions, and improvised comedy. It's a casual dinner at this dinner show, with pizza and unlimited beer, wine, or soda. Tony Brent was named the "Best Local Entertainer"by Orlando Magazine, proving that this show is a must-see.
If you're ready for a saucy night, get ready for this 18+ show! The entertainment at this show includes music, comedy, dance, and burlesque. Arrive early to enjoy a drink, get comfortable, and interact with performers. Acts rotate often, so you have plenty of reason to come back and see something different! You'll get to see unique displays inspired from different parts of Europe, including a quick-change act fromRussia and acrobats from Eastern Europe. The waitresses dance right up to the table as they serve your meal. You have several delicious options to chose from for your main course, including vegetarian and vegan options.
Are you a family of fantasy fans or history buffs? Then this one-of-a-kind dinner show is for you! This show will transport you back to a time of bravery and honor. Shout out your best "huzzah!"as you cheer on your own knight. Witness spectacles of epic proportions such as the joust and other equestrian arts as well as falconry and other marvelous acts. The best part? Tear into your four-course meal without silverware, an experience which is thrilling for kids and liberating for adults! The KissimmeeCastle venue captivates every fantasy enthusiast, with medieval cottages adding to the authenticity of the attraction.
Experience this family-friendly dinner show, which is not only a great time but also one of the longest-running dinner shows in the city. Dine in this rustic dance hall and feast on traditional American favorites such as ribs, fried chicken, baked beans, and strawberry shortcake. Get ready to stomp your feet and clap your hands along with these high-spirited singing and dancing performers! This Wild West-themed show is perfect for your little cowboy or cowgirl, or anyone in your family who enjoys a good time!
Orlando is a city of many attractions. Making a trip to this city can enable you to explore all the major places and witness the beauty around. Even if you have visited the place before, Orlando has evolved a lot and today, there are more attractions and events waiting for you. The Orlando tourism sector offers all the visitors to come and enjoy the fun that unfolds in Orlando.
Children as well as adults like Disney movies and cartoons. Walt Disney World in Orlando is one of the major attractions of the city. There are large resorts, dining, shops, and theme parks with different rides and shows. You can enjoy a wide range of recreational activities at Walt Disney World. The four theme parks i.e. Epcot, Cinderella's Castle, Magic Kingdom, and the Animal Kingdom are worth seeing. You can sing live on stage at the Hollywood Studios and enter the fantasyland of Disney which is just delightful.
Orlando is a complete family city where excitement never ends. SeaWorld Orlando is one of the most visited theme parks in the city. Here you can enjoy marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums, and get close to dolphins and other creatures. You can also watch penguins at this place which is a unique sight in its own. SeaWorld Orlando hosts a lot of tourists and locals each year and this is the reason why this theme park constantly gets upgraded.
Once you are done exploring theme parks, it is time to rejoice yourself by getting close to the natural beauty of the city. Orlando is rich in nature. There is greenery everywhere that excites nature lovers a lot. One of the best natural sites in Orlando is the Big Tree Park. Military members love to be at places where they can find peace of mind and spend some quality time with their family members. Big Tree Park is the ideal place to find some calm and relax a bit. You will also see the signs of a 3500-year old Cypress Tree here that was lost due to fire in January 2012.
Orlando is not just about visiting theme parks. The food you will find at the different restaurants in the city is something you cannot get elsewhere. The specialty is steaks and meat items. You can get them in different forms and flavors.
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Air cargo already compares favorably with other transport modes like maritime shipping, which accounts for about 4% of global carbon emissions. However, the air freight sector has an enormous role to play if aviation is to meet its environmental targets.
Despite the turbulent economic times, there is a genuine desire amongst the whole air freight supply chain to be greener. It includes efforts on transparency with the measurement of air cargo carbon footprint; concreate actions to reduce fuel consumption by reducing weight on board (going paperless with e-freight, investing in lightweight ULDs) and larger strategies to modernize fleet, use biofuels, and make all cargo operations more efficient.
The IATA Cargo Services Conference adopted the Recommended Practice 1678 for CO2 Emissions Measurement Methodology (pdf) in March 2014. Developed by the IATA Air Cargo Carbon Footprint (ACCF) working group, the document establishes a methodology to measure the CO2 emissions generated by air cargo at shipment level.
In order to pursue the efforts towards global harmonization of measurement methodologies, IATA has also worked closely with ICAO through ICAO's Aviation Carbon Calculation Support group (ACCS) under CAEP (Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection). ICAO CAEP has endorsed the IATA RP in February 2016.
The RP1678 is therefore the global standard to measure air cargo carbon footprint at shipment level; also recognized as the reference methodology for air cargo by the Global Logistics Emissions Council (GLEC) in their framework for logistics emissions calculation methodologies.