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Artemis: Back to the Moon by 2024
Successfully realize the Artemis mission to bring mankind — including the
first woman — to the Moon to stay in 2024, as President Trump and his NASA
Administrator, Jim Bridenstine, have called for.
Have you heard? After more than 45 years, we're finally
going back to the Moon—this time to stay! In 2017 President Trump signed Space Policy Directive 1 calling for
the return of American astronauts to the surface of the
Moon, and in 2019 he said this should be accomplished
by 2024 (before the end of his prospective second term).
This bold plan has been called Project Artemis, named
after the twin sister of the ancient Greek god Apollo (the
namesake of the first Moon-landing program). It's a very
fitting name, as this mission will bring the first woman
to the Moon.
The Project Artemis plan is to land astronauts on the
Moon's South Pole by 2024, followed by the establishment of a regular human presence on the Moon by
2028—focused on new scientific investigations, learning
how to utilize the resources of the Moon, and demonstrating technological advancements needed for human
exploration of Mars.
The Lunar South Pole is of particular interest. As NASA's deputy associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate, Steven Clarke, said:1
1. "Moon's South Pole in NASA's Landing Sites," NASA.gov,
April 15, 2019, https://www.nasa.gov/feature/moon-s-south-polein-nasa-s-landing-sites
We know the South Pole region contains ice and may
be rich in other resources based on our observations
from orbit, but, otherwise, it's a completely unexplored
world…. The South Pole is far from the Apollo landing
sites clustered around the equator, so it will offer us a
new challenge and a new environment to explore as we
build our capabilities to travel farther into space.
On the South Pole, the current target is Shackleton
crater. Measuring 13 miles across and 2.5 miles deep, the
crater's peaks are exposed to almost continuous sunlight,
while its floors and walls are in near perpetual shadow.
As discovered in recent years, these permanently shadowed craters contain critical stores of water ice, while
the access to sunlight at the peaks is of interest for solar power (until compact nuclear power can be brought
online). As NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine has
stressed, we are going back to the Moon to stay, requiring that we learn how to utilize the resources available
on the Moon.
How are we going to get there? NASA's current plan is
as follows.
In June of 2020, the first mission, Artemis 1, will use a
Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to send an uncrewed
flight of the Orion spacecraft into an orbit reaching


India's growth engine is fuelled by aspirations of its over 1.25 billion people. Government of India's policy initiative for inclusive development popularised by the slogan 'together with all, development for all' sets the right context for a nation with extreme inequalities.
The private sector is being looked at as the primary driver of the India growth story. Therefore its role to support the call for equitable and inclusive growth is becoming increasingly critical. A more responsible Indian private sector is not just important for India alone but also globally.
Indian private sector has been rapidly expanding overseas and its role in global development will soon be more evident. On the other hand with increased foreign investment in India the small and medium enterprises will need to be compliant with international standards to compete.
Oxfam has a history of engaging with private sector across the globe to bring about more accountability and responsibility for more than a decade.
Oxfam India aims to advance the growth and development of India in an inclusive, sustainable and equitable manner by engaging with the private sector to design and adopt appropriate pro-poor business solutions.
The widening inequality gap in India undermines economic growth and affects all. Exclusion and inequality are also emerging as critical risks for businesses. Progressive business leaders have started realising this and are beginning to make business commitments towards inclusion.
In the changing trade environment Indian companies will increasingly face complex social challenges in India and overseas which call for responsible and inclusive practices as a way of conducting business.
Oxfam India is developing a collaborative data driven tool to help Indian private sector to adopt inclusive business practices.
Oxfam India believes that the private sector, plays a crucial role in building resilience to disaster and climate risks for businesses, its value chain and especially for small-scale enterprises.
Climate change has grave implications on Indian agriculture. Around 60% of India's total agricultural areas are rain-fed1, changing rainfall patterns make it very vulnerable. More than 80% of farmers2 in India are small and marginal3 thus having less capacity to cope with climate change impacts on agriculture.
This puts India's food security at risk and makes farmers more vulnerable. Dealing with climate change and its impact on agriculture would require building resilience of farmers (especially smallholders) to face climate change and its impact. This also has implications on the private sector players engaged in agricultural value chains. Starting from input providers, processors and traders to retailers, buyers and exporters will all be affected.
Oxfam India is beginning its engagement on this issue and invites suggestions and ideas from you.


This is the blank version of Maverick's nametag that was used in the movie, TOPGUN. It was worn on the left breast area of the flight suit and does not come with velcro attached so that you can have your name embroidered.
This is the version of PETE MITCHELL's nametag (already embroidered) that was used in the movie, TOPGUN. It was worn on the left breast area of the flight suit. This nametag does not have velcro attached.
This is Maverick's Shield that was used in the movie, TOPGUN. It was worn on the leather jacket he wore. This is a HIGHLY sought after patch!!
This is the (fake) VF-1 squadron patch used in the movie, TOPGUN. It was worn on the right breast area of the flight suit and leather jacket. This patch does not come with velcro attached.
This is the (fake) VF-1 squadron patch used in the movie, TOPGUN. It was worn on the right breast area of the flight suit and leather jacket. This patch does come with velcro attached.
This is the COMCRUDES-9 patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the USS Ranger's TOP TEN patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the "handmade version" of the NAS Jacksonville Base Patch worn on Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the carrier ship patch for CV-34, the USS Oriskany. This patch was worn on the back of LT Pete "Maverick" MItchell's dad's leather jacket. This patch does not have velcro attached.
This is the CV-61 Centurion patch worn on Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the Vigilance patch worn on Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the USN SEABEES patch worn on Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the Texas Flag patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the US 7th Fleet patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the 3rd Marine Amphibious patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the 3rd Marine Wing patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the large backpatch of CLG-3 worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket. It says "FAR EAST CRUISE '63-'64" across the top with 4 nations' flags depicted. It does not have velcro attached.
This is the CVW-19/VF-194 cruise patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
This is the DLG-32 cruise patch worn on the back of Maverick's dad's leather jacket.
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The Fisher Museum's main exhibit displays 23 internationally acclaimed models (dioramas) portraying the history, conservation and management of central New England forests.
Browse a 1936 booklet describing the dioramas' construction.
Download high-resolution images of the dioramas.
Other exhibits at the museum represent the range of ecological research at the Harvard Forest. Outdoors, our system of interpretive trails provide additional opportunities for learning.
More than ten thousand dams were built on New England rivers over the past four centuries. In the last two decades, intentional removal of these structures has become common throughout our region, motivated by public safety, maintenance costs, and the desire to restore passage for migratory fish. This presentation will review the history of dam construction and removal in our region, and describe results from a ten-year study following the removal of the Merrimack Village Dam on the Souhegan River in New Hampshire, one of the best-studied dam sites in the country. The presentation will also touch on local examples, and close with lessons learned about sediment management following dam removal that apply to stream restoration projects throughout our region.
The Fisher Museum is closed on Harvard University holidays.
On summer and fall weekends, we rely on a group of committed volunteers to keep the Fisher Museum open to the public.
Learn more about volunteering at the Fisher Museum.


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Joachim Heinrich (Heinz) Truschkowski (* 6. Juli 1922 in Marienburg) ist ein deutscher Architekt und Verwaltungsbeamter.

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Heinz Truschkowski absolvierte von 1939 bis 1941 eine Lehre als Betonbauer und besuchte anschließend die Staatsbauschule (Staatliche Baugewerkschule) in Essen. Er leistete Reichsarbeitsdienst, nahm dann als Soldat am Zweiten Weltkrieg teil und geriet zuletzt in Gefangenschaft. Nach seiner Rückkehr aus der Kriegsgefangenschaft setzte er seine Ausbildung in Essen fort und absolvierte von 1948 bis 1951 ein Architekturstudium an der Technischen Hochschule Aachen. Danach trat er als Regierungsbaureferendar in den öffentlichen Dienst ein, bestand 1954 das Examen als Diplom-Ingenieur und war im Folgejahr beim Staatshochbauamt in Düsseldorf beschäftigt, zuletzt als Regierungsbauassessor. 1956 wechselte er als Städtischer Baurat nach Bielefeld. Von 1960 bis 1967 war er als Oberbaudirektor in Duisburg tätig.

Truschkowski wirkte seit 1967 als Ministerialdirigent im Ministerium für Wohnungsbau und öffentliche Arbeiten des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, wechselte 1970 kurzzeitig ins Innenministerium und amtierte von 1970 bis zu seinem Eintritt in den Ruhestand am 12. Juni 1974 als Staatssekretär im Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Mittelstand und Verkehr des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Siehe auch
 Kabinett Kühn II

Weblinks
 Truschkowski, Joachim Heinrich (Heinz) Kabinettsprotokolle der Landesregierung von Nordrhein-Westfalen

Staatssekretär (Nordrhein-Westfalen)
Deutscher
Geboren 1922
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Michael Felix designs and produces upholstered goods in Southern California. A 3rd generation upholstery designer, Michael started from the ground up as a sample-maker's assistant in the furniture factory founded in 1959 by his grandfather. His in-depth understanding of classic upholstery techniques makes for a collection that is thoughtfully designed, structurally engineered and made for a lifetime of use. Michael also designs custom furniture solutions for commercial and residential projects. Here's what he had to say about himself.
I'm a furniture designer for my own label, Michael Felix.
I have an office and little showroom in the Artists District in Downtown L.A., and I make and produce at my dad's shop in Chino.
Furniture manufacturing has been in my family for 3 generations, so I started working for my dad at an early age. As a kid I always thought I'd be doing something else like music or film but somehow ended up here! I think it comes comes down to opportunity and how obsessed you can be with what you do.
I would say that my job suits my personality well. I like challenges and I'm always on the move and doing something new. It's also probably the only thing I can do. So yeah it's my dream job!
The week is 90% work but it can be fun in the everyday act of making something and working with interesting people. As a person I'm definitely more inclined to play so I'm a little surprised by my answer.
I think it's exciting when people like what you do, it makes it worthwhile. In the grand scheme of things I'm very lucky so maybe this is the dream situation.
I tend to find shapes and possibilities in my surroundings. When I was living in New York I would walk around taking photos of benches and that was inspiring. I really like to be original and different so also I strive for that.
My personal style would be laid back and usually not very serious/goofy. My work style involves a lot of thinking and day dreaming. I like to be really sure about making something and I always make lists and sketch out ideas beforehand. My clothing is described as follows: Lazy, Goodwill, Always washed, 3-4 years old. Classic work wear-esque with some tears. Probably have spilt coffee on everything I own at some point. Usually white converse high tops.
I'm playing drums in a band with some great friends. We're currently called Massage. Massage practice is every Tuesday from 7-9.
I have a twin sister!


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Many developing international locations don't have an operating gadget of monitoring property rights, and what they do have may be fragile and incomplete. In Haiti, for example, a huge earthquake in 2010 destroyed all the municipal buildings that stored files confirming many small farmers' ownership of the land they worked. Even years later, many farmers didn't have evidence that they had been landowners. People are nevertheless preventing over their land.
This sort of problem – as a result of herbal screw ups or now not – is great, inflicting monetary difficulty for households inside the growing global. Without a reputable, enforceable felony title to their belongings, humans can't resolve disputes over who can use which land for what – like who can farm where. They also can't borrow in opposition to their present assets to put money into their houses, businesses or groups. The value of those properties and the misplaced monetary opportunities for proprietors of belongings without formal documentation has been envisioned at US$20 trillion worldwide.
From getting to know blockchains and cryptocurrencies for the past 3 years, I have grown to be satisfied that these technologies have the capacity to combat root reasons of poverty – which includes by securely recording assets possession.
I'm a long way from alone: Blockchain-primarily based land registries have started out up in Bermuda, Brazil, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Russia, and Rwanda. The troubles those efforts are addressing are good sized.
Across the world, land registries are inefficient and unreliable – or maybe downright corrupt. In Honduras, some authorities officials altered the USA's land ownership database, stealing assets for themselves – such as beachfront getaways.
In many African nations, greater than ninety percent of rural land is not registered. In Ghana, seventy-eight percent of the land is unregistered, and u. S. A .'s courts have a long backlog of land dispute cases.
In India, thousands and thousands of rural families lack legal ownership of the land they stay and paintings on. The loss of cozy land possession is a bigger purpose of poverty within the country than the caste device or a high illiteracy charge.
Brazil has no unmarried centralized land registry. Instead, approximately three,400 personal agents – called "cartorios" – register and check land ownership. The gadget is puzzling, with many different files created in one of a kind historical periods. Most land documents lack precise geographic references on property obstacles. Little surprise, then, that the device is plagued by way of corruption and double allocations – two formal documents every announcing a person else owns a piece of land.
These fragile and incomplete belongings rights structures in the developing international can have an effect on the whole planet. In Brazil's Amazon rainforest, illicit land grabbers forge deeds and use violence and bribery to falsely claim ownership of assets, often underneath fake names, which the locals name "fantasmas," or "ghosts." Then they clear-cut the rainforest, which has serious environmental effects. Having "advanced" the land via changing it to pasture, those land thieves then are eligible to check in as the formal owners of the land they stole. This cycle has repeated for years, contributing to widespread Amazon deforestation.
Using a blockchain device to file transactions should assist clear up those problems. A blockchain is a secure database that's saved in a distributed – however, related – set of computers across the net. It's not vulnerable to tampering, and every addition to the database have to be digitally signed, making clear who's converting what and when. So as opposed to a gadget with a couple of conflicting files, some of which may also have been solid or altered, there's only one file with a clear record of modifications, along with who did what when.
Blockchain transactions can include all kinds of statistics, such as geographic barriers or serial numbers and an owner's identity. In Ghana, for instance, the nonprofit Bitland runs a blockchain-primarily based land registry system with a written description of each parcel of land in addition to GPS coordinates of boundary points and satellite snapshots of the area.
A collaboration among a U.S.-primarily based blockchain startup and a Brazilian real estate registry has created a document-keeping device for land inside the southern coastal municipalities of Pelotas and Morro Redondo. Its blockchain database includes info just like the belongings' cope with, the proprietor's call and makes contact with facts, zoning rules and a completely unique identification number for the property itself.
Blockchain can provide other blessings too. For example, while shifting land in the Republic of Georgia, the purchaser and the vendor visit a public registry house and pay a fee between $50 and $two hundred. Moving this system onto a blockchain could drop the fees to no more than 10 cents.
Just beginning a blockchain-primarily based database isn't sufficient to solve those troubles, though. Data should be accurate when it's entered, and facts need to consist of sufficient facts to be authoritative approximately the homes they're relating to. A new technological machine gained't restore a great deal in nations wherein it's hard to determine the valid proprietor in the first location. Also, bureaucrats may item to new file-maintaining structures that lessen their energy, repute, and privileges.
However, in places in which governments or others who create the structures are viewed as truthful and impartial and run an obvious method, blockchain-based land registry systems ought to deliver some of the globe's poorest human beings their first real asset. Once they've straightened out complicated, corrupt and contradictory registry structures, human beings can appropriately invest in, borrow against and simply enhance their properties, helping lift themselves out of poverty.


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We started the day off nice and early to capture both the bride and groom getting ready. The groom and all his groomsmen were nice and calm until Lee received a stunning card and gift from his bride to be.....Very emotional time! The bride also had received a lovely gift from her soon to be husband and also a piece from 'the sun' newspaper'!!
Terri's hair was already perfect when we arrived, but her make up was soon to be done by the lovely Kelly Holland...They chose a smokey eye colour with baby pink lips... Simply stunnning!
The groomsmen looked just as amazing in their dark suits and started the celebrations with bottles of 'personalised' lager!
With five bridesmaids to get ready, one of which we were lucky enough to film their wedding at Friern Manor last year, it was still very calm and relaxed.
When Terri was ready and her Dad see her for the first time as a bride, we moved down to the ceremony room to capture their vows as they became the new Mr & Mrs Clapton..
The wedding breakfast room was decorated in soft floaty fabrics with twinkly lights and a touch of light blue/green. The attention to detail was amazing..
The bride & groom cut into their beautiful cake and started the evening off with their first dance to Ed Sheeran, Thinking out Loud as we continued to capture some very entertaining evening celebrations!!
We wish the new Mr & Mrs Clapton all the very best and thank you for choosing us as your wedding videography Essex service.


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Explore The Lake District
For such a tiny island, Great Britain certainly pulls its weight when it comes to tourist attractions. From Land's End to John O'Groats, the United Kingdom is packed with things to do and see.
Every part of the UK has its own unique charm and atmosphere, but perhaps the most attractive of all is the Lake District.
Visiting The Lake District
William Wordsworth called the Lake District "the loveliest spot that man hath ever found", and it's easy to see why. Located in Cumbria in the far northwest corner of the country, the Lake District is an unspoiled wonderland of peaks and valleys, towns and villages, and, most importantly, lakes. From the dizzying heights of Scafell Pike to the calm waters of Lake Windermere, the Lake District has something for everyone. Climbers, hikers, sailors, and those just looking for a bit of peace and quiet, will find plenty to enjoy.
Windermere Boat Cruises
What better way to explore the largest lake in England than to cruise along it leisurely and take in the stunning scenery that surrounds you on the way.
Windermere, the largest lake in England is around 10.5 miles (16.8KM) in length and in places around 219 foot deep.
It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains and fells and has 19 islands inside this great lake's water.
Windermere was formed between 16900 and 14600 years ago after the Late Glacial Maximum.
There are several boat services on the lake including steamers and launches, Ferries and boat clubs.
Steamers can take you from the southern end of the lake at Bowness up to the top of the lake at Ambleside(waterhead). This journey can take around 30 mins each way with some spectacular views along the way.
You can also hire a boat so you can explore Windermere are your leisure.
You can cross the lake by car if preferred to driving around. Situated roughly in the middle of the lake's length, the crossing takes place between ferry house and ferry nab (near Bowness). The ferry crossing takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to Lake Windermere Piers:
Bowness on Windermere: LA23 3HQ
Ambleside Pier: LA22 0EY
Beatrix Potter fell in love with the lake district after 2 decades of holidaying. She was often exploring the countryside and had a love for Cat Bells and Derwentwater.
She was born in July 1866 in London where she lived until she eventually moved, in 1905, to Hill Top farm in Near Sawrey in the Lake district. She is best known for her series of 'Peter Rabbit' books inspired from her holidays in the Lake district.
One of the many places she stayed in whilst holidaying in the Lake District was Wray Castle.
Wray castle lies on the shore of Lake Windermere. It was built in 1840 as a private house but in a very gothic style. It is currently owned by the National Trust and you can visit the café, explore the grounds, and visit the Peter Rabbit adventure.
Hill Top Farm, the house the Beatrix first bought in the Lake District in 1905 is also owned by the national trust. After her death she left the house to them along with her wish of keeping the house in the exact same state she had left it in. You can visit Hill Top and it is still as Beatrix left it.
A must see for literary fans is the Beatrix Potter gallery in Hawkshead. The gallery, built in the 17th century, was once her husbands office! Every year the gallery has a different exhibition and displays some of Beatrix Potter's original pictures & sketches.
For families, a trip to the World of Beatrix potter at Bowness on Windermere is a great way to spend the day. Walk through the exhibition and see the famous characters come to life.
SATNAV for Beatrix Potter Attractions:
Hill Top Farm: Near Sawrey, Ambleside LA22 0LF
Beatrix Potter Gallery: Main St, Hawkshead, LA22 0NS
The World of Beatrix Potter: Crag Brow, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, UK, LA23 3BX
Wray Castle: Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JA
Popular attractions in the Lake District.
The Lake District has an impressive array of attractions, both natural and man-made. For those in search of fresh air and exercise, there's boating on Windermere, Ullswater and Derwentwater, not to mention climbing and scrambling on Scafell Pike and Helvellyn.
If you prefer to immerse yourself in the region's rich history, you can pay a visit to the mysterious Castlerigg Stone Circle in Keswick, or any number of ancient castles and stately homes.
Literary buffs will be in their element with the chance to walk around the homes of William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, and many others.
Finally, if you're looking for something completely different , why not take a trip to the world-famous pencil museum in Keswick? It's more interesting than you might think!
Check tours and availability for the Lake District today.
Popular Places In The Lake District
Some popular postcodes for your satnav.
Glenridding (parking for Helvellyn):CA11 0PA
Wasdale (parking for Scafell Pike): CA20 1EX
Explore Britain's Top Attractions
Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II and the most iconic building of the British monarchy, is one of the top tourist attractions in the United Kingdom.
Visit Buckingham Palace
With its iconic 365ft high dome designed by Sir Christopher Wren, St Pauls Cathedral dominates London's horizon
Standing 135 metres tall, the London Eye offers you one of the best views over the city and a unique look at some of its famous landmarks.
Visit The London Eye
Edinburgh Castle has been a commanding feature on the horizon of Scotland's exciting capital city for hundreds of years and is certain to capture your imagination.
Visit Edinburgh Castle
Harry Potter Studios
Top of the list for any fan has got to be the Warner Brothers' Harry Potter Experience.
Harry Potter Studios Tours
As one of the Queen's official residences and one of the largest inhabited castles, it's no wonder that it's such a popular destination with tourists.
Visit Windsor Castle
Located in Cumbria in the far northwest corner of the country, the Lake District is an unspoiled wonderland.
Visit The Lake District
Built in 1066, these ancient stone walls have been used as a palace, prison, royal mint, execution site, armoury and even a zoo!
Visit The Tower of London
The great and the good have all made the pilgrimage to see Stonehenge, from Barack Obama to Miley Cyrus.
The magical Kew Gardens offers visitors a drop of natural beauty and tranquillity at a short distance from the centre of bustling London.
Kensington Palace
Home to many royals and the birthplace of Queen Victoria, Kensington Palace is now the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Visit Kensington Palace
Britain's famous film locations
TV and film are in Britain's blood, but there are some places that are so iconic that you can't fail to be carried away to the fictional location when you visit them.
Visit Britain's famous film locations
Travel back in time and walk in the footsteps of Henry VIII, one of the most prominent Kings of England.
Visit Hampton Court Palace
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Take a tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse and get stuck into some Scottish royal history.
Visit The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Relish going 'behind the scenes' and exploring the history and stunning gardens of the real-life Downton Abbey!
Visit Highclere Castle
As a world heritage site, when you visit Westminster Abbey, you experience one of the most historically significant places in the UK.
Visit Westminster Abbey
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Non-profit Leapfrog says 15 hospitals across the country received failing grades. None of the failing hospitals are in the St. Louis area, but St. Anthony's Medical Center of St. Louis scored a D.
Fifteen U.S. hospitals — including two in Washington, D.C. — received failing grades in a new report on 2,600 hospitals released Tuesday that includes all 50 states for the first time.
Maryland, which was previously exempted from providing hospital safety reports due to a special waiver, now ranks 46th on the non-profit Leapfrog Group's latest state rankings.
Leapfrog is a watchdog organization that was started by employers and unions that wanted more public information about patient safety and quality. While the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rates about 90% of hospitals "average," Leapfrog is a much tougher grader. No other rating organization gives out anything equivalent to a D or F.
The grades factor in medical errors, infections and injuries, based in part on patient responses to surveys, data provided to CMS, the American Hospital Association and voluntarily to Leapfrog.
The new ratings show significant improvements in five states since Leapfrog first issued grades in 2012. Oregon, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Wisconsin and Idaho showed the most improvement in the five years of the "Hospital Safety Grade."
Click here to see the hospital rankings for the St. Louis area.
There's hope for patients in Washington, D.C., Maryland and elsewhere: UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital got an F in Fall 2012; and five years later, they scored an A. Rhode Island had the safest hospitals on average, ranking 1st, while they were ranked 50th in fall of 2012. Nearly 80 hospitals that had gotten an F in the last five years are now up to a C or better, Leapfrog reported.
Hospitals use positive ratings as a marketing tool, often buying billboards to tout their ratings.
"It's fine for a hospital to say they are excellent in their advertisements and brochures," says Leah Binder, Leapfrog's president and CEO. "But that's not good enough for patients entrusting their lives to a hospital."
Nearly all of the "F" hospitals catered to low-income patients of color, including in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, New York City and Los Angeles.
Just how much scores should be adjusted to account for the socioeconomic status or race of its patients remains a contested issue.
Patient safety advocate Helen Haskell says she does not favor so-called "risk adjustment' on the basis of socioeconomic status. Haskell, whose son died in 2000 of a reaction to medication after surgery, founded the group Mothers Against Medical Error.
"It's fundamentally discriminatory," says Haskell. "It does nothing to improve care for the economically disadvantaged and may even put them at risk by holding their hospitals to lower standards."
In Brooklyn, Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, dropped from a D to an F and had an increased rate of foreign objects left inside patients after surgery and was worse than the national average on 11 of the 15 errors and infections that Leapfrog measures. Those factors and responses to patient surveys led to the failing grade, Binder says.
In Baltimore, where hospitals were rated for the first time, Bon Secours Hospital was the only hospital with an F. The Leapfrog grade "does not does not accurately reflect our quality or the essential role we play in improving the health and lives of residents in the west Baltimore community," the hospital said in a statement, citing its provision of housing, job training and other services.
It got an F because of what Binder called "exceptionally high rates of three preventable infections" and a higher rate for wounds that split open after surgery, along with poor scores from patient surveys and fewer systems in place to prevent errors than other hospitals nationally.
Bon Secours noted that it reviews "each and every quality ranking assessment with a strong commitment to improving our care."
Maryland's waiver from federal reporting requirements was "designed to foster transparency and quality," says Jim Reiter, spokesman for the Maryland Hospital Association. He says hospitals must report on 65 complications compared to "just a handful" under the national program" and notes there was a 43% decline in complications between 2013-16.
"Each and every hospital in Maryland has programs and initiatives in place to make sure the care their patients receive is safe and compassionate," he says.
States that have made the biggest strides in overall hospital safety — including Oregon, Hawaii and Wisconsin — tend to have coalitions that are pushing patient safety, Leapfrog says. Rhode Island hospitals participated in national initiatives to reduce hospital-acquired conditions and infections, and many other local, regional and national safety efforts, which are "making a difference", said Teresa Paiva Weed, president of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.
In Washington, two hospitals — United Medical Center and Howard University hospital — both received F scores. Both hospitals have gotten their share of negative news coverage in the Washington Post in recent months. D.C. health regulators closed the obstetrics ward at United Medical Center this summer, the hospital has been run by an outside management company since last year and its emergency room was just taken over by a doctors' group associated with George Washington University Hospital.
Howard's hospital was the subject of a Post investigation in March that detailed financial turmoil and what were described as serious gaps in care.
Howard's CEO, James Diegel, said in a letter to the editor at the time that the hospital's financial status was "vastly improved" and assured the hospital has "realized quality improvements in virtually all appropriate care measures."
Monday, he said in a statement that the hospital had "recently completed an evaluation by the Joint Commission that measures patient safety and quality of care, and anticipate full accreditation."
"Our physicians and caregivers are proud to offer the services we provide to the community and continue to stand by and care for the District's most vulnerable patients," said Diegel.
Most of the data Leapfrog uses for its "Hospital Safety Grade" comes from CMS, which Binder says "applies highly sophisticated risk-adjustment formulas to its measures." The measures are then "exhaustively vetted" by a range of stakeholders and experts.
Leapfrog's safety grade "focuses only on the bad things patients want to avoid, like medical errors and infections," says Binder. She notes the problems are "all too common," with more than 500 people a day dying from preventable errors in hospitals.
Binder says she's "encouraged that Bon Secours is using their grade as motivation to improve."
"When hospitals take that kind of constructive approach, we always see rapid improvement," she says. "That's what we all want."


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Why anti-cancer properties in cannabis must be investigated
Published: June 26, 2015 8.05am EDT
Wai Liu, St George's, University of London
Wai Liu
Senior Research Fellow, St George's, University of London
Wai Liu receives funding from GW Pharmaceuticals Ltd. to explore the effects/potentials of cannabinoids as an anticancer therapy.
It's the compounds in the cannabis that researchers are interested in. Don Goofy, CC BY
Cancer is a word that conjures up many images. It is a varied disease that affects many people and can leave families distraught. There are fortunately treatments for a large number of these cancers, which work by restricting tumour growth and inducing cell death. However, there are cancers which pose more of a challenge, and so finding new drugs that can fight these ones becomes even more important.
The methods for discovering and developing new drugs, or chemotherapies, simply fall into two camps. The more recent approach has been the design of drugs with a particular molecular target in mind. This is arguably best exemplified by the drug imatinib, notably used to eat leukaemia. After scientists understood that the BCR-ABL hybrid gene was the cause of a certain type of leukaemia it allowed them to develop pharmacological ways to specifically counteract it – by inhibiting the signals inside the cancer cell used to grow and divide. The drug that was born to much fanfare and arguably revolutionised drug development.
Continued improvements in the understanding of the mechanisms inside cells that are hijacked by cancer have helped to improve the way that compounds are designed and then tested clinically. Those that are able to restore the normal function of the signalling pathways disrupted by cancer are an attractive target for drug development.
At least three major pharmaceutical players are in a fight to negate the cancer-supporting action of AKT, for example. This protein kinase – a key regulator of cell function – is a central player in determining cell proliferation and growth, and is intimately linked with a number of other cell communications systems that all work in unison to support a cancer developing. Its level is over-expressed in a number of cancers, and is linked to a poorer prognosis. Consequently, therapeutic interventions to counteract its effects are particularly attractive and potentially lucrative.
Isolating the compound
It was however, never like this. Before the mystery of cancer was opened up, drug discovery was empirical in nature. Through antiquity, a range of flora were said to cure ailments and, using these anecdotes as guides, active ingredients have been extracted, purified and improved. This has been successful, and a number of drugs now form normal members of the pharmacopeia, including aspirin, which was isolated from the white willow, and less familiar anti-cancer drugs such as etoposide, irinotecan and taxol, which were derived from mayapples, camptotheca trees and Pacific yews. There is no doubt of their value in treatment and they've been used successfully for over 40 years.
Then there is the cannabis plant. The putative medicinal property of cannabis has been known for some time; indeed, history records show they were used to ease symptoms of gout, malaria and even childbirth. However, the fundamental issue with using cannabis in its whole form as a medicine is its psychoactive properties, so it would make sense to identify the important anti-cancer parts and remove the psychoactive components. Cannabinoids are these. They number around 80, with cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) the two lead medicinal candidates. However, unlike the mayapple and Pacific yew, their development has been seriously curtailed.
Cannabis. M a n u e l, CC BY
It's likely that the widespread use of cannabis as a recreational drug has affected research into the potential in cannabis – and the result was death by association. I wonder how the early development of CBD and THC would have progressed if it was known by any other name.
Chequered pasts
Drugs with chequered pasts have found redemption; take the thalidomide story. This drug was infamously linked to babies born with deformations; however, serendipitous observations of improvements in leprosy in a patient taking thalidomide in 1965 led to the discovery that it also had important effects on the immune system. Refinements to the chemistry of the drug were made and the result was a new family of drugs that are valuable tools in anti-cancer research and treatment.
The story emphasises the point that medicinal potential of drugs should be seen objectively and guided scientifically. Cannabinoids and cannabis are not the same thing – it's just that cannabinoids are derived from cannabis. Cannabinoids possess anti-cancer properties, which they achieve through their fundamental interactions with proteins embedded in the signalling pathways in cells that are now seen as particularly interesting for research.
In addition to this direct anti-cancer action, cannabinoids also have the capacity to disrupt the ability of cancer to feed itself by a process called angiogenesis as well as being able to modulate the immune system to make it more hostile towards cancer. Furthermore, CBD and THC appear to support the activity and efficacy of other chemotherapy drugs. Indeed, we recently showed that the cancer-killing property of radiotherapy was dramatically enhanced when cannabinoids were used in combination with this treatment – certain forms of brain cancer were reduced to sizes that were difficult to detect. Taken together, all of these features show a profile with great anti-cancer potential.
However slow things have been, a sea-change has been occurring; there is a palpable sense that legislators are becoming open to the scientific evidence that suggests cannabinoids may possess medicinal quality. Clinical trials using various forms of cannabinoids are now taking place in a number of countries, and we all await the results of these studies.
I hope to be able to change the answer that I give to patients who contact me to ask: "do you think I should be using cannabinoids for my cancer?" from the negative to the affirmative. My frustrating answer has always been it is too early to say, as promising laboratory data has not yet been confirmed by objective clinical studies. This is not a criticism of the drug development system, as convincing clinical trials are needed to ensure patients are given drugs that have been thoroughly tested to ensure the best chance of them fighting their disease.
The flip side of those who passionately shout for the "legalisation of cannabis" is that their call may inadvertently hamper the medical development of cannabinoids, which is a shame. My aim is to deliver a drug that can be used in patients with cancer. And for a headache, no one would suggest you chew on a white willow plant, especially when you could be taking an aspirin. The same is true of cannabis and cannabinoids.


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Cabot, Hugh (1872-1945)
Progressive National Service, Child Welfare Committee
Beverly Farms, MA
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Hugh Cabot was a surgeon in Boston. He attended Harvard College and Harvard Medical School and then became a surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital. In 1910, he founded the hospital's Genitourinary Clinic and served as the department's chief. Cabot was also an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. In 1919, he became Professor and Director of Surgery at the University of Michigan, later promoted to Dean in 1921. In 1930, Cabot became a professor and director of a surgical unit at the Mayo Clinic.
Cabot married Mary Anderson Boit in 1902. They had four children together. Mary died in 1936, and Cabot remarried to Elizabeth Cole Amory in 1938. Cabot died in 1945.
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"Cabot, Hugh (1872-1945)," Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed January 30, 2023, http://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/5819.


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Milly O'Naire and Penny Less was a British comic strip created by Sid Burgon for the first issue of Jackpot on 5 May 1979.

The comic strip centred on a snobby rich girl, Milly O'Naire, and a poor girl, Penny Less. It has often been compared to Ivor Lott and Tony Broke, a strip originally from Cor!! and subsequently Buster when they merged in 1974. When Jackpot and Buster merged in 1982, the two strips merged as well, giving us the longest Fleetway strip title ever seen: "Ivor Lott and Tony Broke with Milly O'Naire and Penny Less": Milly became Ivor's girlfriend, while Tony preferred the more down to earth Penny. The girls would often behave the same way as their male counterparts.
In September 1985 that twisting title was cut down to size, dropping the girls name altogether - though they still starred in the strips.

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Q: Check convergence of $ \int_{0}^{1}\frac{dx}{|\sin{x}|^{1/2}} $
Check convergence of integral:  $$ \int_{0}^{1}
 \frac{dx}{|\sin{x}|^{1/2}} $$

My attempt
Dirichlet's test would't help there so I am going to use comparison test:
$$ x \ge \sin{x} \\
 \frac{1}{x} \le \frac{1}{\sin{x}} \\
 \frac{1}{|x|} \le \frac{1}{|\sin{x}|} \\
 \frac{1}{|x|^{1/2}} \le \frac{1}{|\sin{x}|^{1/2}}$$
So
$$ \int_{0}^{1} \frac{dx}{|\sin{x}|^{1/2}} \ge  \int_{0}^{1} \frac{1}{|x|^{1/2}}  $$
But $\int_{0}^{1} \frac{1}{|x|^{1/2}}$ converges so it doesn't help me.

A: Instead of using the upper bound $\sin x\le x$, use the to lower bound $\sin x\ge\frac{2x}{\pi}$, which follows from $\sin x$ being concave on $[0,\,\pi/2]$.

A: Near $0$, $|\sin x|\sim |x|$, so $\sqrt{|\sin x|}\sim \sqrt{|x|}$ and
$$\frac 1{\sqrt{\sin x}}\sim \frac 1{\sqrt x}\quad \text{ for } x>0.$$
As $\displaystyle\int_0^1\frac{\mathrm d x}{\sqrt x}$ converges,  $\;\displaystyle\int_0^1\frac{\mathrm d x}{\sqrt{\sin x}}$ converges too.

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COLUMBUS CLIMBS TO #23 ON CBRE'S ANNUAL "SCORING TECH TALENT" REPORT
Columbus, OH | August 8, 2018
Columbus moved up five spots to #23 on CBRE's Tech Talent Scorecard, part of its sixth-annual Scoring Tech Talent Report, which ranks 50 U.S. and Canadian markets according to their ability to attract and grow tech talent.
Tech labor concentration – or the percentage of total employment – is an influential factor in how "tech-centric" the market is and its growth potential. Columbus has a tech talent labor pool of 49,300, or 4.5 percent of its total employment, compared to the national average of 3.5 percent.
The Tech Talent Scorecard is determined based on 13 unique metrics, including tech talent supply, growth, concentration, cost, completed tech degrees, industry outlook for job growth, and market outlook for both office and apartment rent cost growth.
Columbus stood out in the report in a number of key areas:
Columbus has seen a 24.5 percent growth in software developers & programmers and now commands an average wage of more than $100,000 per year.
The population of millennials in their 20s grew by 8,350 (5.2 percent) in the past five years.
35 percent of urban residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the number of tech degree graduates of local colleges and universities in the metro grew 12.1% in the past five years.
"Not only does Columbus have a deep pool of existing tech talent, but its unique mix of a high quality of life, a low cost of living and its reputation for being highly collaborative have made it easier for local companies to attract the tech talent they need to grow here," said Michael Copella, managing director of CBRE's Columbus office.
Top 10 tech talent markets:
"Strong economic conditions and tightening labor markets are constraining tech talent job growth and increasing costs," said Colin Yasukochi, director of research and analysis for CBRE in the San Francisco Bay Area. "This has accelerated the expansion of tech talent pools across the U.S. to meet this demand, starting with increased numbers of tech degree graduates. Accordingly, demand for commercial real estate in large and previously under-utilized regions is on the rise from both start-ups and established companies."
View the full report here. To view individual market statistics and rankings, including rankings on the Scorecard, access CBRE's Tech Talent Analyzer.
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The EU is largely viewed as a cornerstone of European stability and prosperity. For much of the last decade, however, many EU countries have faced considerable economic difficulties. Despite an improved economic situation in the EU since 2017, economic pressures and societal changes have contributed to the rise of populist and antiestablishment political parties, at least some of which harbor anti-EU or "euroskeptic" sentiments. Such trends have complicated the EU's ability to deal with multiple internal and external challenges. Among the most prominent challenges are the pending departure of the United Kingdom (UK) from the EU ("Brexit"); democracy and rule-of-law concerns in Poland, Hungary, and other EU members; migration and related societal integration concerns; a resurgent Russia; and a heightened terrorism threat.
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July 4, 2018, Hikvision, the world's leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has officially launched the Global AI Tour which will be covering different continents around the world, with the first stop in MENA region.
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Hikvision customers, and partners including Western Digital, Seagate and Milestone Systems, to explore the trends in AI development and its real-world applications.
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Rogers Ordered to Stop Throttling Games
By Andy Chalk Legacy Author September 18, 2011
Canadian telecommunications giant Rogers has been ordered to stop throttling World of Warcraft and other online games.
It came to light back in March that Rogers Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Canada, was throttling the connections of World of Warcraft players. The company claimed that it was a mistake caused by issues between its "traffic management equipment" and the game which resulted in the MMO being misclassified as a peer-to-peer connection. Rogers said at the time that it was working on the issue and expected to have it resolved by June.
June came, June went, and while Rogers says that the World of Warcraft situation is all straightened out, the Canadian Radio-Television Telecommunications Commission is concerned that the company's policies could cause problems with other online games and applications. Following an August complaint by the Canadian Gamers Organization about the possible throttling of Call of Duty: Black Ops, the CRTC sent a letter to Rogers on September 16 stating that its policies and equipment "could potentially continue to misclassify time-sensitive traffic such as other online games." The letter gave the company until September 27 to present its plan to resolve the issue once and for all.
Rogers said in a statement that it is not aware of any problems with other games and thus intends to simply "table the process that we already have in place to deal with these issues." It also encouraged gamers who run into issues to contact the company so they can be investigated and fixed. "Gamers are some of our best customers," it said. "We want them to be satisfied customers."
Rogers and other large ISPs in Canada say they need to manage online traffic in order to address network congestion issues during peak usage hours, although the CRTC noted in its letter that any such management that results in "noticeable degradation" of time-sensitive traffic requires its prior approval. Under current policies, Rogers' traffic management system limits users to a maximum upload speed of 80 kilobits per second in peer-to-peer applications.
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Mixed equity fund shareholders fell 10% in the first quarter
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Shareholders of variable-income mixed funds fell 10.45% in the first quarter, while international fixed-income mixed funds fell 9.7%, according to collective investment funds (CII) statistics published by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) on Monday.
Conversely, euro stocks and international stocks rose by 11.14% and 11.87% respectively.
At the end of the first quarter of the year, the agency had 1,455 investment funds and 2,280 investment companies, as well as 10 free investment SIIs, nine free investment SII funds and one free SII company. of investment.
The sicav closed March with 2,249 entities, ie 1.4% less than a year ago, so this statistic does not yet include the liquidation of these companies after the reform of their tax regime.
Euro bond funds stood at 202, one less than in the previous quarter, while international bond funds fell to 60, from 61 at the end of 2021. International variable income mixed funds fell from 161 to 165, and those of international equities, from 307 to 319.
The number of participants in investment funds increased by 3.14% in the first three months of the year to 16.3 million, while that of investment companies fell by 16.72% to 291,400 .
Assets of investment funds stood at 316,020 million euros in the first quarter, down 2.67%, while those of investment companies fell by 4.78% to 27,139 million.
The assets of foreign IICs marketed in Spain recorded a decrease of 17.75%, to 227,194 million, with a decrease of 12.03% in the assets of the investment funds of these entities and of 18.63% of the companies.
SUBSCRIPTIONS and REFUNDS
Passive management CCIs are those which recorded the strongest growth in subscriptions in the first quarter, with an increase of 187%, to 1,303 million, followed by money market UCITS, which saw theirs increase by 61.1% to 1,721 million. .
On the other hand, subscriptions to mixed international variable income vehicles fell by 26.31% in the first quarter and stood at 97 million.
With regard to redemptions, these increased by 320% in partial guarantee funds and by 131% in the case of international equity funds.
Thus, money market funds recorded an increase in net redemptions of 572%, from 34 million redemptions to 233 million, while fixed income securities in euros recorded an increase in net subscriptions of 115%, to 4,362 million. .
In the first quarter of the year, all categories posted negative returns. Euro equity funds stand out among all, with 5.62% in red, while money market funds leave only 0.18% over this period.
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Long Island Marathon: A Headache for Local Residents
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It's like a snow storm in May for the people living in parts of Westbury and Salisbury. They can get out of their homes but they can't drive anywhere. For them, the running of the Long Island Marathon on Sunday means not being able to run away.
With the road closures, local residents say they feel like prisoners with no way in or out of their community.
In an effort to show them the way, the Press asked Nassau police for a map that could show even one route out of the community during the marathon. A police spokesman sent the Press directions.
Unfortunately it contained streets that were closed. They have not gotten back to the Press with a valid route.
While the same complaints are voiced every year, little has been done to help the residents.
Rich Cardoza, president of the Carmen Community Association, which represents much of the area, told the Press that he is getting complaints all the time.
He said he was told that the runners didn't like "running at Jones beach because there is no one there to cheer them on. Well hey, who says you have to run 26 miles in a day? You want to exercise, fine, but your right to run shouldn't impede my right to go to church."
"Everybody is worried about everybody else's rights but people have the right here to go to church and to go out," Cardoza continued. St. Bridget's Roman Catholic Church is shut down for about two hours. That is a big church."
The closures affect more than churches and recreation. Small businesses in the area of the closures are affected as well.
Alphonse Lentz III, Owner of B & G Deli on Carmen Ave., (he said he is also the dishwasher, painter, bookkeeper, and general handyman,) has been complaining for years with nothing to show for it. He said the politicians have told him the Marathon is "written in stone and there is nothing I can do."
And that stone is crushing down on him. After losing 99 percent of his Sunday business each year during Marathon Sunday, this year he decided to just close for the day. He said he is tired of being annoyed and frustrated.
"You just can't get out of the neighborhood. It is land locked. It is very frustrating and just not fair," he said, adding "It is not fair to all the local merchants. I work 7 days a week 95 hours a week. My only two days off are Christmas and Thanksgiving." He also employs three people, who he tells the Press, will not be getting paid Sunday.
The Westbury Fire Department has been forced to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of the residents as well. According to Chief Doug Ingram, they plan to set up crews at three locations in the area because of the "difficulty getting around. We had an incidence one year where members couldn't respond to a call. Now they have to spend hours standing by."
Ingram expressed the frustration many in the area share.
"Every year it is the same neighborhood that is totally inconvenienced. It is not just the fire department it is the local residents," he said. "Why can't they have it somewhere else one or twice, share the wealth type of thing?"
With thousands of runners from all over the tri-state area expected to take part in the annual event, there are many who argue an inconvenience to one community pales in comparison to the magnitude of the event. They say revenue will be brought into other parts of the county.
And then there are the runners, who spend months training for the grueling race.
Amanda O'Rourke has spent the last 14 years running in the marathon. She also grew up in the area that is closed off by the marathon.
"For me it is like coming back home—that is how welcoming the race is," she said, adding that, "A huge part of achieving your goal is feeling safe in that all the cars are off the road as well as having the support of the local spectators. It takes more than just the physical endurance to get through that number of miles."
O'Rourke said changing the location of street closures every year would hurt runners who have become accustomed to the course.
"I think if they did it every five years or so runners wouldn't mind as much."
Lentz, the business owner, said based on his own frustrations and those of his customers, he intends to start a petition this Monday.
"Rights are usually a two way Street," Cardozo said, citing a well bandied quote, "the right to stretch my arm should end before your nose."
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public interface PropertyDefinition {

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Hem Inspiration Laura Dekker makes Dreams come true – shouldn't we all?
Laura Dekker makes Dreams come true – shouldn't we all?
Laura Dekker - Maidentrip
Yesterday I saw this compelling documentary about Laura Dekker, who is the youngest person to have sailed alone around the world. At only 14, she set off with her boat Guppy, and two years later she finished, 16 years old, and much, much more experienced.
Since I can't think of being on a sailing boat (or any other boat for that matter) for longer than a week or so, I expected me not to get caught up as hard in this documentary as I did. But then again it was not about sailing, either.
It was about realizing your dreams. About living life. About stretching boundaries. About to do what we have to do.
And this is how I came into contact with why I do this – why I climb inaccessible mountains. It's about dreams, it's about removing the world around us and just be here and now. It's all about experience and challenge. To push boundaries. It's about being present.
Indeed Laura's sailing trip was neither about breaking records nor to finish, but it was about living her dream. As she herself put it so well: "I finished as the youngest to have sailed around the world and then started my life as a sailor" – it was about beginning to live, starting life.
And then I also came into contact with how important it is to insert this in your everyday life – what is life. Tibet is just an excursion which automatically contains all the ingredients for experiencing, pushing boundaries, being here and now. The hard part is make this on a Thursday afternoon, with fetching at kindergarden, doing grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and washing. But I think it's there, too. Not all the time, but it's there as well.
Be sure to find it – NOW!
Laura Dekkers home page
You will find a trailer from the movie Maidentrip below.
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Not to be confused with Radio Tees.
BBC Tees is the BBC Local Radio service for the English areas of Teesside, County Durham and some of North Yorkshire. It broadcasts from its studios in Middlesbrough on 95.0 (Bilsdale West Moor) and 95.8 (Whitby) FM.
According to RAJAR, the station has a weekly audience of 102,000 listeners and a 4% share as of December 2018.
The station was originally launched as Radio Teesside at 6 pm on 31 December 1970 with a local news programme entitled Teesside Tonight, presented by George Lambelle, who later won five major programming awards.
On 1 April 1974 the station became known as Radio Cleveland, when the county of Cleveland was formed. The station moved to new offices in 1983. On 1 April 1996, the county of Cleveland split into Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, and Redcar and Cleveland. These four boroughs along with nearby Darlington now form the governmental sub-region of Tees Valley. Also included in the main coverage area is the Army's main garrison at Catterick Garrison, which is also included in the transmission area of Radio York on 104.3 FM.
On Saturday 11 August 2007 the station rebranded itself as BBC Tees, due to its broadcasting area no longer being associated with the name Cleveland. The BBC Tees brand was already associated with its 'Where I Live' website and 'BBC Bus', which have both since been discontinued.
The signal on 95 FM is relatively strong and comes from the 900-foot Bilsdale transmitter on the North York Moors, which transmits the main television signals for Teesside and North Yorkshire, and national radio frequencies, as well as the commercial stations TFM, 100-102 Real Radio and Capital FM on 106.4 FM. A relay transmitter covering the town of Whitby broadcasts on 95.8 FM. The DAB signals come from the Bauer 11B multiplex at Eston Nab (near the A174 road) and Brusselton (near Shildon between the A68 and A6072).
The station did transmit on medium wave for a while but this was closed down in 1992.
BBC Tees is also available on DAB in Teesside, County Durham and North Yorkshire and online via the station's website.
Most of BBC Tees' programming is produced and broadcast from its Middlesbrough studios.
During off-peak hours, BBC Tees also carries regional programming for the North East and Cumbria, produced from sister stations BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Cumbria. During the station's overnight downtime, BBC Tees simulcasts BBC Radio 5 Live.


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I frequently talk to Pilar. I don't agree to a young lady going there alone. We were just having some tea. I suggest we try a little harder next time. After months of negotiations, the peace treaty was completed. The actors appeared in historical costumes. My mother really loves tea. He sells whisky. Rakhal prayed that his mother would forgive him. The muddy track descends to a valley.
Babies need a lot of care. I'm feeling fine, thanks. An accident has just happened. The marathon will be held, rain or shine. This is important to me. Give me one reason why I shouldn't do that. What good is torturing Kikki going to do? "Did you find any dirt on him?" "No, he's clean as a whistle." Do they speak Spanish in Mexico? Harold II was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England.
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It goes without saying that health is important. You should realize by now that you can't beat me. Can the star be seen tomorrow night? I shouldn't have doubled the recipe. No other details were given. I've never done harm to anyone. But as he was always spending money, and never made any more, at last the day came when he had nothing left but two shillings. I couldn't keep my anger down. They have just arrived. The octopus wrapped itself around its prey.
We are watching a class at the Paris Opera. I studied three months in Beijing. You wouldn't happen to have a knife on you, would you? I don't understand why you hang out with Elisabeth so much. Nothing is as important as compassion. Vampires change shape. This book should be read with diligence. I'm going to tell him that. Lenora explained in detail what he had seen. What a marvelous family!
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Faisal Al Ketbi's wait for black belt gold in Abu Dhabi World Pro goes on as Felipe Pena and Erberth Santos reign supreme
We are the champions: Winners pose with their medals
Faisal Al Ketbi will have to wait for another 12 months to win an Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu gold in black belt after he had to settle for silver on Saturday.
After unsuccessful attempts in 2016 and 2017, Al Ketbi went into the 85kg final hoping to make it third time lucky on his home patch.
Brazil's Isaque Braz stood in his way at the Mubadala Arena but despite a spirited display in front of a vocal home support, the UAE top-ranked fighter fell short in his quest, losing 2-0.
Al Ketbi did not speak to the media but Braz was thrilled to have won his third gold in the capital after triumphing in blue and brown belts in previous years.
"For me it was a normal victory," said the 22-year-old. "I didn't feel any pressure against a home favourite because every day I train and compete with world champions so the fight against Faisal Al Ketbi was just another match for me.
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"It was a hard match because he is a great competitor but I'm happy to win gold here."
There was more UAE disappointment as Talib Saleh lost to Brazilian Thiago Marques in the Black Masters 1.
The South Americans showed their dominance on the mat, winning five of the six men's matches.
Felipe Pena, who had won four golds in Abu Dhabi, made it five as he came out on top against Poland's Adam Wardzinski. Pena, winner of the Open category in 2016, used all his experience to claim a convincing 4-0 win in the black 94kg final.
"Winning gold was one of my objectives before I came to Abu Dhabi," said Pena, who won all his seven matches. "I felt really good coming into the tournament because of the way that I trained at home. This is the World Pro and there are no easy matches in the competition."
His compatriot Erberth Santos added to Brazil's tally, needing just 62 seconds to defeat Lucio Rodrigues of Great Britain in the 110kg final.
"I'm very happy to win this title because it's one of the best in the world," said Santos, who last year was beaten in the same division last year.
"Winning and losing is part of the game and last year it was hard for me. I put in a lot of hard work in training and I came back hard and won gold."
Twin Joao and Paulo Miyao gave Brazil even more reason to celebrate by winning the 62kg and 69kg divisions respectively.
Erberth Santos Faisal Al Ketbi Felipe Pena UAEJJF
Watch the global's best stars at the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
The world's best athletes will descend on the UAE this week as the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns for its 10th edition.
Not only can you watch the exciting battles for free, there's also plenty of activities to keep you and your family busy as well as winning some attractive prizes.
All eyes will be on the Mubadala Arena from Tuesday until Saturday as more than 2,000 will take to the mat over the five days.
Since launching in 2009, the competition has gone from strength to strength, attracting the world's best to the capital. It will be the same this time round while UAE's Faisal Al Ketbi will be aiming to claim his first gold in the black belt in this competition.
The Mubadala Arena has already attracted big numbers after hosting the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Festival since last Sunday and with the main event set to begin, UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation chairman Abdeulmonem Al Hashemi believes attending the competition will inspire more people to take up the sport.
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"We have a great responsibility in uncovering new talents and supporting thousands of champions. It is crucial to continue opening up new training opportunities and access to international events," he said. "All of this contributes to the establishment of a world-leading model, and we are proud of this sporting experience that has placed us at the forefront of the global sports scene."
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presents our new Champions with their awards.#ADWPJJC18 #ChampionWithin pic.twitter.com/CNze25IEJu
He added: "Ten years after launching this event, we feel proud of our successes in spreading Jiu-Jitsu throughout the country, as well as the sports regional and global achievements. This sport promotes the values of patience, endurance, discipline and courage. As a result, it plays a major role in building the upcoming generation."
Throughout the event, there will also be a dedicated children's area that caters for fans and family. Children can look forward to face-painting, arts and crafts, while there are a range of cultural activities including Arabic calligraphy, falconry and henna drawings.
Fahad Ali Al Shamsi, CEO of the UAEJJF, added: "The tenth edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu Jitsu Championship is one of the largest sports events in the world and has become the most important international event for the UAE and the global Jiu-Jitsu agenda. As such, the Championship has imbued a sense of pride among Emiratis, since it is one of the most significant national products."
What: Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Where: Mubadala Arena, Abu Dhabi
When: Tuesday April 24 until Saturday, April 28
Contact: For more information, visit www.uaejjf.org
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"Daddy, I want to learn Python," announced my 12-year-old daughter a couple of weeks ago. Boys in her youth group know it, she said. She wanted to, too.
I've introduced my daughters to a variety of friendly programming platforms, including Kids Ruby, Hopscotch, Codea and Lua in Minecraft. They've sweetly tolerated my programatic prodding. This was the first direct request.
I quickly ordered two paper copies of "Learn Python the Hard Way," by Zed A Shaw, and we've been walking through each lesson together — one every week.


Parkhill School's athletic department teaches leadership characteristics. Students practice on-site, and play competitive games against other schools off-site. Students learn to appreciate winning, and to gracefully accept defeat without giving in to defeat.
The importance of sports in education can be gaged by the way it helps in inculcating values such as dedication, discipline and responsibility in children and adults alike, at the same time teaching them many relevant lessons.
Students are eligible to participate in competitive league play where they learn to make positive contributions to the team, to work together, to develop confidence and to enhance their athletic skills. Current teams include Softball, Flag Football, Basketball, and Soccer.
All sports have an outcome. One team wins and the other loses. Winning and losing is a part of life. Participation in competitive sports teaches a person how to take losses with grace and move on to achieve greater things in the face of difficulties.
Many popular sports like American football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, etc., are played in teams. This inculcates values and skills like leadership, communication, and sacrifice. These values and traits are indispensable for a happy productive life.
Almost every sport out there involves interaction with other people, whether they be on our side or our opponents. Hence, sports serve as an avenue for meeting new people and making friends.
Sports and exercise go hand-in-hand. Hence, people indulging in sports gradually become fitter. Regular exercise helps in keeping the immune system strong.