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In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for directing all medical/clinical programs as it relates to those children under the care and custody of the agency.
In the Department of Developmental Services this class is accountable for directing the medical and clinical care of persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities on a statewide basis.
Receives administrative direction from the Deputy Commissioner or other administrative official.
Directs all professional and clerical staff as assigned.
Plans, develops, coordinates and supervises all medical and clinical services; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; represents Commissioner in medical, clinical and/or medicolegal matters; provides medical/clinical consultation, supervision and guidance to professional staff both within agency and community based agencies; maintains contact with individuals both inside and outside of department who might impact on program activities; evaluates clients needs and develops appropriate programs; directs investigation of health complaints, disease outbreaks and deaths; reviews medical practices at facilities for conformance with policy; develops educational programs for physicians, nurses and other professional staff members.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES: Oversees implementation of medical/clinical aspects of health related programs; establishes and maintains liaison with other state agencies, advisory bodies, organizations and providers responsible for health care of children in department custody; performs related duties as required.
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES: Provides medical review and consultation component of Independent Professional Review/Utilization Review Program as required by federal regulations; gives lectures and/or provides consultation and guidance to private sector physicians, nursing agencies, universities and parent groups; provides surgical clearance for admissions to private habilitative nurseries as required by licensure regulations; functions as medical advisor for Unified School District #3 as required by federal regulations; performs related duties as required.
Considerable knowledge of modern methods, practices and techniques employed in medicine, public health, internal medicine and family practice; considerable knowledge of state child health programs; considerable knowledge of modern methods of dealing with persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities; knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills.
Two (2) years of managerial experience as a physician including some experience working with clients served by the agency.
Incumbents in this class must possess a license to practice medicine and surgery in Connecticut.
Incumbents in this class must be Board certified in the appropriate specialty.


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Pricing Tips: How Content Quality Affects Influencer Rates – Ep. 31
Welcome to Negronis with Nord. Today's episode answers a viewer question on production value: Does "easier" content to create mean less money for creators? Watch to hear how content quality and production can (and should) impact influencer rates. You can submit your questions for future episodes here.
Below is a transcript of the full episode for your reading pleasure. Make sure to subscribe to the Fohr YouTube channel to get notified of new episodes.
'Cast watch' week 6
James: Welcome Negronis with Nord episode number 31! "Cast watch," you know, week six. I don't actually know, but we're still in the cast, unfortunately, which means I am obviously still not in a suit, which is incredibly distressing. This is in the morning which is why I'm not having a drink. Also. I have a huge meeting in like an hour to have to do these big meetings. I actually then get on a plane and go to Chicago for another meeting where I can't wear a suit. And I just cannot express what an existential problem this is causing for me. But hopefully we are almost through it.
As content becomes easier to create, will brands pay influencers less?
James: This week we're gonna focus on a question that we got from a viewer. I wanna kind of break this apart. I'll actually answer the question and then we're gonna zoom out and talk about what it is you're charging brands for and how to increase what you can charge and maintain those rates over a number of years. So as it becomes easier to create, do we think brands will be less likely to have pay the same rates to creators? Yes and no. Absolutely. Part of what a brand is paying for is production, right? And so this is something that happens, especially with micro-influencers.
Rates are generally set in advertising as a CPM. We've talked about that a bunch, that's a cost per 1000 impressions. A hundred thousand followers equals $2,000, right? That's like the general equation, those CPMs vary by platform. And obviously there's so many factors that go into pricing, but that is the like foundation of advertising is CPM. For micro-influencers, 10,000 followers. That would mean using that equation. It's $200, but we can't really pay someone $200. Right? And so part of what a brand is paying for is that production, right? Understanding that like, if you have 10,000 followers or a million followers, there was going to be an amount of work that goes into creating that content. And if you are a professional photographer, if you are doing really intense edits of your TikTok videos, like you can up the amount that you charge based on that production value.
So by the same logic, if those videos become easier to use, if you are spending less time producing them, it's gonna be harder to defend the production. Part of the content that you're creating. Let's say J crew reaches out and they want me to do a project for them. Yeah. Send me an outfit and I'll take a couple photos and post about it, whatever. Right. I can do something really low production like that. Now, if I say to them, what I'd really like to do is get every dress shirt you have and shoot this thing and fast transition where the outfit is changing. As I'm walking through the street or something like you pitch this kind of bigger idea, that's maybe gonna take a videographer. It's gonna take changing your outfit 20 times. It's gonna take a, a lot of editing. Now let's say you generally charge a thousand dollars. You say I'm gonna need another thousand for production.
Negotiate your rate based on production value
James: So you should definitely be using production and the amount of production you have to do to negotiate your rates. And that should be part of it. Especially if you're a micro, the kind of normal CPM isn't giving you the money that you think you deserve, then, you know, making sure you talk about that production is important.
Also important to understand if you have, you know, there are things that are lower production and, and maybe you can go a little lower on the rates for that, right? If the brand doesn't have as much budget or it's a negotiation tactic, if you usually get 2000 and they have 1500 and you still want to do it, you might say, okay, well, I can't do this super produced thing. I can, I can kind of like shoot myself or I can do an iPhone thing or whatever it might be. So that you feel like the $1,500, you still feel happy with that money, even though it's, it's less than you would generally charge. So that, that production value and what you're putting into it can impact that price.
Influencers are not just impressions
James: More importantly, you wanna make sure as an influencer, you aren't just an impression. Brands aren't just paying to reach your followers and say, it doesn't really matter. Like who I work with as markets become commoditized, it drives pricing down. The vast majority of people who fly pick the cheapest flight in the most convenient times for them be that American United Delta or spirit air. There's a much smaller portion of, of the world that is super loyal to a specific airline. I obviously would never fly any of those airlines. I just fly Delta.
And that is because air travel has become commoditized. And so for most people, an airline seat is an airline seat. It doesn't matter. Who's flying. It's about the cheapest way to get from point a to point B. Now take that to the influencer space. You wanna make sure you don't get into the place where price is the determining factor of whether or not a brand works with you. You're in a race to the bottom, right? Because now it's about not, who has the most engaged community who creates the best content, who is the best fit for this brand. But who's charging me the least amount of money for the most amount of followers. That's like a game we don't play, you know, Fohr we're, you know, really proud that the rates that we pay influencers are fair market value for what they are delivering.
"You want to make sure you don't get into the place where price is the determining factor of whether or not a brand works with you." - James Nord
We tell brands that we will not undercut influencers. We will pay them. You know what we feel like the market is saying it is worth, but a lot of brands are out there, price hunting. And we actually lose a lot of deals because brands say, you know what? I can just do this myself and, and take advantage of influencers and pay them less than, than maybe they would technically deserve.
You wanna make sure you don't get into the place where price is the determining factor of whether or not a brand works with you.
How you do that is:
Making sure something about the content you produce is exceptional.
They want you to interpret their brand and tell that story for them. And they're willing to pay you to do that.
And yes, your following is important because they need that scale. They need to tell that story to a broad audience.
But ultimately they're saying, this is the person we want to work with. And so another way to do it is having a really strong community. I am speaking to these 200,000 people or 5,000 people, whatever the number is, but when I'm speaking, they are listening or they're engaged in a way that even, maybe with the other accounts that they follow, they're not engaged.
Now, as a brand, I understand in a different way, why I should work with you. You were explaining to me in a different way, why you're charging what you are while the brand-influencer relationship is what we talk about.
The actual thing, the brand wants is, is your audience. They have to go through you to gain access to your audience, but that's what they want. This is how media companies make money, right? They say 15 million people watch this NFL game. If you want to talk to those 15 million people, you have to pay us, we've done the work, and now we're gonna rent that audience to you essentially for money. So that's what you're doing. They need to understand why that audience is special and why your ability to communicate to that audience is special. And that is what will allow you to charge higher rates and also defend those rates. And as time goes on, you know, be able to increase them.
The followers you have are more valuable than the ones you want
James: If influencer followings become commoditized and prices start to fall dramatically, you will have the ability to say, right, but I'm not. I'm not that right. I have this special thing going on. And it's why it is absolutely more important to keep those 50,000 engaged than to get to 60,000 this year, it's less sexy. And sometimes in some ways like less exciting growth is really exciting.
The work you do is so public, you may see yourself as a failure. If that following doesn't grow, it's hard to see frenemies or enemies, gaining followings really quickly if you're not, but incredibly important, right? Because if you get from 50,000 to 75,000, but you've lost touch with the 50,000, then ultimately you've lost. Actually the only way to grow is probably having that engaged community.
In conclusion pricing is a really complex issue. We actually have a full, like 60 minute webinar that will link to all about pricing. What is happening in influencer pricing right now? What are the factors that drive pricing up? Ultimately, if we kind of boil down to the root of this, it's all about you being able to, you know, succinctly and clearly communicate to brands. What is special about your audience, about your relationship with that audience and how you communicate to that audience? So focus on those things, be able to answer those questions really easily. And I think you'll have a much easier time in negotiations defending your pricing. Keep the questions coming and we'll see you next week. Cheers.
Cheers, and thanks for watching.
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CORY MAC GAINS SPONSOR, POINTS
A lot of changes have happened to Carrier Boyz Racing, owned by Andy and Mark Carrier, and their driver Cory McClenathan since the team was in Reading, PA in September for the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals.
Perhaps the biggest news came last weekend at the CARQUEST Auto Parts Nationals, when FRAM, a unit of Honeywell Consumer Products Group, which manufactures and markets FRAM automotive filters, announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement beginning in 2005 with the Carrier Boyz Racing Top Fuel team and McClenathan.
The remainder of the changes came about in Cory Mac's quest for a guaranteed position in the Budweiser Shootout, a special race-within-a-race being held during the NHRA ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, October 30.
In the newly established qualifying procedure for the 2004 Budweiser Shootout only the seven Top Fuel drivers in positions 1-7 will be guaranteed a spot in the Shootout. The eighth position spot, a wild card position, will be awarded to one of the eight drivers who qualify in positions 8-15 through a special lottery drawing.
When McClenathan visited Maple Grove Raceway in September he was in the No. 8 spot with 2330 points, 65 points behind Doug Herbert in seventh. Then at Dallas, the Anaheim, Calif., driver picked up 20 of the needed 65 points. But the biggest surprise came at Chicago last weekend. McClenathan qualified No. 1, while Herbert qualified fifth. That narrowed the gap to ten points. But when Larry Dixon did not qualify at Chicago, both Herbert and McClenathan moved up a spot, sixth and seventh respectively, and Dixon dropped to eighth, 45 points behind Cory Mac. (Ron Lewis photo) [10-7-2004]


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The Netherlands is India's fifth-largest export destination. Their economic relations started in the age of colonial expansion and have lasted until now. In 2021 India's exports to the Netherlands amounted to US$ 8.85 billion. Imports were valued at US$ 4.1 billion. Today we will look closely at shipping from India to the Netherlands.
According to some data, the top exports from India to the Netherlands are:
aluminum and steel.
India is a part of the international organization called BRICS (the "I" is for India). This organization's members are one of the fastest developing countries that are said to be future leaders in economy and trade.
Methods of shipping from India to the Netherlands
Because of the distance between those two countries, the best ways of shipping are ocean freight and air freight. Both India and the Netherlands have well-developed cargo seaports and airports.
Ocean freight from India to the Netherlands
Sea shipping is cheaper than air shipping, but in terms of time and safety, there are some drawbacks. There is always a chance that exported goods may be lost or damaged, so it is good to buy cargo insurance in advance.
How long does it take to ship from India to the Netherlands?
Sea shipping takes 20-40 days. Of course, some factors can delay shipping, such as weather conditions, custom service, or holidays, so we should keep in mind that sea freight is not ideal for products with, for example, a short expiration date. It is perfect for big and heavy items, such as electric machinery.
Main seaports in India
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust
Port of Kolkata
V. O. Chidambaranar Port
Port of Chennai
Port of Mundra
Main seaports in the Netherlands
Port of Moerdijk
Zeeland Seaports
Groningen Seaports
Airfreight from India to the Netherlands
The second option is shipping goods by aircraft. This method is more expensive but also safer and faster. If you ship more valuable, luxurious goods or fresh products such as food, it is better to opt for air shipping.
How long does air freight from India to the Netherlands take?
Airfreight from India to the Netherlands takes a few days if not interrupted by random factors.
Main cargo airports in India
Chennai International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Bengaluru International Airport
Main cargo airports in the Netherlands
Maastricht Aahen Airport
How much does it cost to ship from India to the Netherlands?
Estimating shipping costs is not simple. It depends on the destination, method of transport, date, and many other details. For the estimated cost, visit ShipHub.co and get a free quote. Choose the best quote provided by reliable freight forwarders.
Shipping from India to the Netherlands – summary
Economic relations between India and the Netherlands are tight and have a long history.
There are two possibilities to ship from India to the Netherlands, by sea and air.
Both India and the Netherlands have well-developed cargo seaports and airports.
To get a shipping quote from a trusted forwarder, visit ShipHub.co.
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Yesterday, I mentioned an article in USA Today that lamented the loss of teenagers in church youth ministries, especially in large churches that run on an attractional model. Kids today are too savvy to fall fall for simple marketing techniques, so the number of ex-youth-group-members is growing.
What then does this mean for youth ministry?
Many moons ago, all the way back in 1991, I wrote a paper in my youth ministry class at Wheaton that shook up the profs. They later asked me to present the paper to the class. That paper questioned preconceptions, showed why the existing youth ministry model was inherently broken, and proposed solutions for fixing the problems. What follows will recreate some of that paper.
If you've been around an American church, you've probably seen an average youth group. Much of what goes on in these groups is an outgrowth of ideas and activities fostered by Youth for Christ in the 1940s, the late Mike Yaconelli of Youth Specialties in the 1970s, and YS's various publishing offshoots and imitators.
While it may be fashionable to point to these sources as the promoters of the failed attractional youth ministry model, the real problem is that the entire basis for youth ministry rests atop a series of assumptions that once held true in 1840s England but has no connection to the reality of the modern American household.
Youth ministry, as we understand it, didn't always exist. In most Christian homes, children were taught the faith by their parents and relatives, with some older children sent away to a university or boarding school for advanced theological studies.
The industrial revolution changed all that.
In a case of "you can't keep Johnny down on the farm," young men from the countryside in England (and later America) were attracted to factories and mills in the early years of the 19th century. They rushed to the cities, caught up in the allure and the "we can accomplish anything through science and industry" mantra that made a pastoral life seem like a dead end.
Urban Christians watched in dismay as the conditions for the train wreck formed. The first generation of youth to abandon their parents' lifestyle for one that never existed before had no guidance away from the family farm. Young men far from home faced an enormous number of previously nonexistent problems and a host of all-too-familiar temptations. The term juvenile delinquent entered the dictionary. Something had to be done.
Enter the Young Men's Christian Association, better known by its initials, the YMCA.
Founded in 1844, the YMCA was one of the very first concerted youth ministries. It emphasized Bible study and wholesome physical activity as a cure for the problems facing young male factory workers who had only known agrarian life. The YMCA workers and volunteers took the place of parents miles away, guiding their charges to a more heavenly course. Famous Christians of the day wholeheartedly trumpeted this outreach, with noted American evangelist Dwight Moody as one of its leading voices. The YMCA met a genuine need and did a good work.
Over the decades, what started with the YMCA continued to evolve. That model eventually drifted into suburban churches to form the typical youth ministry we see today.
But does anyone see the problems?
Teens in 2010 aren't faced with the farm/factory choice. They're not leaving home at 14 to work and board in mills 100 miles away. The entire basis on which youth ministry rests no longer exists.
Sadly, you won't find too many Christians today asking why we're still using a model that hasn't applied in the last 100 years. We have this assumption that any successful church will have a youth group that functions like a separate cult, with its own leader and unique ministry vision. In fact, many church leaders when pressed to show the viability of their church will point to the youth group. They have to. The "quality" of the youth group is often the determining factor for retaining—or losing—visiting families with children.
And its not just an obsolete basis for youth ministry that has contributed to its current, ineffective state. Many more issues make reaching young people a tougher proposition than it's ever been.
Stay tuned to read about other issues and a model for youth ministry that offers real solutions that benefit the youth, their families, and the church as a whole.
Tags Church Marketing, Discipleship, Evangelism, Industrial Revolution, YMCA, Youth, Youth for Christ, Youth Ministry, Youth Specialties


Bermuda's value as a world-class international financial centre received an immense boost a fortnight ago. In a much-anticipated announcement, the European Commission awarded our jurisdiction full equivalence under Europe's Solvency II insurance regulatory regime, which comes into force January 1, 2016.
This impressive stamp of approval, now under final review by the European Parliament, marks the successful result of a six-year campaign for Bermuda.
We applaud our colleagues at the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA], Bermuda government, and industry associations such as the Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR], the Bermuda Insurance Management Association [BIMA] and the Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers & Reinsurers [BILTIR].
All have worked diligently—in Bermuda and Brussels—to ensure our jurisdiction was among the first of non-EU markets to receive such an endorsement. Only Bermuda and Switzerland currently hold that distinction.
What this signifies for Bermuda's global commercial [re]insurance companies is that, in the eyes of European Union regulators, they will be treated on an equal footing with their EU counterparts, allowing them to keep their key operations here.
For Europe's industrial and financial businesses, the decision provides protection, stability, diversification and resilience by enabling critical access to our market's capacity—and its dependable claims-paying record, should they suffer catastrophic losses. EU consumers and governments will be better off thanks to Bermuda's equivalent regime. It's a mutually beneficial relationship, a win-win scenario.
The Solvency II news has positive repercussions far beyond our risk-management sector as well. What it says about the careful, pragmatic way the BMA supervises our jurisdiction—indeed, its leadership role in global supervision—is clear.
It speaks reassuringly to the mature, sophisticated nature of our market and confirms how the larger world, particularly Europe, views Bermuda as an influential player in the financial sphere generally. That reflects strongly on all our domicile's industries, from asset management and banking to trust services.
We've seen this throughout Bermuda's history, and once again, the Island is punching economically far above its geographic weight. The positive benefits will enhance every sector of our global market and underscore our message that we are a unique jurisdiction.
Bermuda's blue-chip reputation—well-regulated, globally compliant, transparent, sensible, legitimate—is being bill-boarded to the world. That's something we can all stand behind and celebrate.


Force Technology was established to pave the way for development and innovation in the high precision, high duty spring markets. The technology leading manufacturing company is focused on continuously improving its products and systems whilst developing its innovative approach to design and development of processes.
As well as advanced processing facilities, the company also has a metallurgical laboratory and component testing facility, with engine dyno, to continue to build its industry-leading approach to innovation.
The business management systems are fully integrated to work with quality management system ISO9001, automotive quality approval TS16949, environmental management system ISO14001 and health and safety management system IOSH18001. The directors continue to build their enviable reputation for high product quality by an integrated culture of lean, quality and business manufacturing management systems.
We don't tolerate second best and take pride in working with the best suppliers in the industry to establish a strong supply chain, with long-term key relationships with many of the world's best wire manufacturers.
High investment in the latest technology in capital equipment is ongoing to secure the position as a leader in precision component manufacture, inspection and test.
Investment in the best people in the industry continues to ensure the company's technological lead in manufacturing excellence, as well as in design & development, in areas such as 3D modelling and finite element analysis. The directors bring some of the strongest experience in Europe in the area of high dynamic spring applications.
Major blue chip funding companies fund the innovative business to ensure it has the ability to develop and grow its capacity at the strong pace that suits the nature of this specialised business.


Racegoers are on course for some exciting new experiences at the hottest date on the Beverley Racecourse calendar.
A pampering marquee, a sophisticated gin bar and live music will form part of the all-new Flemingate Ladies' Day, to be held on Wednesday, August 16.
The historic racecourse, which has been part of the local landscape for more than 300 years, has partnered with Beverley's newest retail destination, Flemingate Shopping Centre, to present Flemingate Ladies' Day.
They have been working together to create a very different vibe this year, from the laid-back, toes-in-the-grass fun of a picnic in the Course Enclosure to the glamour and vibrancy of the Premier Enclosure.
One of the major changes is in the style stakes – this year's event does away with "Best Dressed" titles in favour of "Most Stylish" awards for the lady and gent with the top head-turning ensemble.
The competitions are open to all and the prizes on offer include a holiday in the Costa Blanca sunshine and a chance to "win your summer wardrobe" for the winning lady, and a Longines watch for the gent.
Kate Mckee, marketing executive at Beverley Racecourse, said: "We have a new partner in Flemingate for Ladies' Day – we really wanted to bring the focus of the day back to Beverley, in terms of what it offers as a shopping and leisure destination, and we are really mixing things up this year.
The racecourse has another new collaboration in place ahead of the biggest social event on its summer calendar, aimed at protecting spectators and course staff.
It has paired with Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) to raise awareness of the dangers of sun damage and over-exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Visitors to Flemingate Ladies' Day will be able to slap on the sunscreen from free dispensers in all the course bathrooms.
Special wristbands created by YCR, that change colour to indicate that skin protection from UV rays is required, will be on sale for £1, with proceeds going to the charity.
Raceday staff will hand out wallet-sized information guides on sun safety, and Blue Keld will give away bottles of its spring water to ensure visitors stay hydrated.
The partnership between the racecourse and YCR is the first of its kind involving a racecourse and spanning both spectators and staff, and will run throughout the season.
Visit Beverley Racecourse for more information.


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Home » Entertainment » Latest News in Nigeria » Davido postpones U.S. tour for NYSC
Davido postpones U.S. tour for NYSC
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Nigerian multiple award-winning singer, David Adeleke a.k.a. Davido has postponed his tour of the US to complete the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
The `Assurance' crooner took to his Instagram handle @Davidoofficial to announce that he had cancelled the latter part of his concert in the U.S. to concentrate on serving his fatherland.
"Due to scheduling conflicts and National Youth Service Corps commitments in Nigeria, the remaining date for the
`Davido Locked Up Tour' has been cancelled.
"Refunds will be made available at point of purchase. Davido and his team are working hard to reschedule all dates plus add new dates in the near future.
"I love you guys and see you soon. Houston, Dallas, L.A and San Francisco will be giving you all the new dates soon.
"I apologise to all my fans, but duty calls! Shout out to all the fans who sold out each City so far.OBO,'' he wrote.
The NYSC scheme is obligatory for all graduates of higher institutions in the country.
Davido graduated from Babcock University in Ogun State in 2015, with a degree in music.
The 25 year-old singer joins thousands of young graduates who will take part in the programme.
After undergoing his NYSC registration on Aug. 29, the singer left the Lagos Orientation Camp in preparation for his show.
He is a member of the 2018 Batch B, which orientation programme ends on Monday, Sept. 17.
In 2018, he won the Best International Act at the BET Awards and also won the artist of the year at the Headies Awards.


When i was a kid my brothers and i had records. Records are like cd's in that they are round and hold music or audio but they are much bigger, dark in color and use a needle to play the music or audio off of it. One of the ones we had and loved was a recording of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Boris Karloff. it was wonderful. Not the stupid Disney creation but the real story. The B-side was Rip Van Winkle and I think we may have listened to that only a few times. We loved Sleepy Hollow though. Karloff, of course, had a great spooky deep voice and the sound effects of wind, the clopping of the horse hooves and the creaky bridge were terrifying. He made Ichabod Crane's final ride through that covered bridge an intense, harrowing experience.
I wonder how much this record shaped my development and taste for scary.


Art Deco's most enduring legacy is undoubtedly in the American architecture erected when the Art Deco movement was in its prime, spanning 1922-1939. Architecture, as an art form, brings an aesthetic value to the public; since the majorities of erected buildings were public ones, such as skyscrapers, courthouse, schools, theatres and the like, Art Deco architecture served its purpose well. Even today, Art Deco architecture is prominently visible form throughout the American landscape, with many original structures still in existence and registered as historical landmarks. These buildings are the fingerprint of the Art Deco movement.
Art Deco architecture is visually appealing in its physicality; and when fully appreciated as art within the context of American history, Art Deco architecture is considerably interesting and stimulating to the mind. Use of applied ornamentation and extensive symbolic motifs and icons were meant to inspire reverence for the past and the future. To contemplate Art Deco architecture's eclectic array of forms and symbolic applications today, is highly suggestive of the cultural values, aspirations, and inspirations of the period when America made Art Deco its own.
Art Deco Style is an eclectic style known for its contradictions and wide variety of influences. Thus, Art Deco architecture's contrasting forms, applied ornamentation, and varied construction materials contributed to a manifesto of conquest over the designs of the past and the future. Art Deco is known to be a style that connotes opulence and glamour, and with the abundance of surface ornament on the exterior of buildings constructed in the Art Deco style, this standard was held high. The interiors of these buildings echoed the commanding appearance of their exteriors, creating a cohesive and riveting setting.
The frequent use of applied ornamentation on Art Deco architecture is indicative of American values during this period. During the 1920's and 1930's American popular culture fell in love with the concept of speed and transport. These concepts were represented clearly in the Art Deco architecture's streamlined forms, as well as in the sleek, sensual look of the automobiles, trains, planes, and ships themselves. Often, icons of these vehicles of transport and design were incorporated onto Art Deco architecture; their likenesses were rendered as carvings of stone and metal, ornamenting doors, gates, floors, elevators and even ceilings.
Carvings and sculptures, and murals, their painted counterparts found inside many styles of Art Deco architecture tell historic tales and celebrate the ideals to which Art Deco movement strove to capture and emulate. The personification of abstract concepts and values such as in the sculptures birthed from the imaginations of artists drew inspiration from Greek and Roman mythological figures. Thus, the gods and goddess of sports, patience, adventure, and progress were given bodies and faces and graced the entrances and interiors of many examples of Art Deco architecture.
The film industry, a deeply important medium to the popular culture of the period, elevated Art Deco style and was without question a vehicle that helped to spread the styles popularity. It is interesting to note that many of the architects responsible for the Art Deco architecture of the period worked in conjunction with Hollywood set designers to formulate structures that had presence, and conveyed a sense of atmosphere relevant to the times. The collaboration produced a strict attention to form, a play on shadows, and use of interesting images, due to the dramatic effects a form must have in order to register on the black and white medium. In addition, the use of dramatic, theatrical illumination of the Art Deco architecture produced by these partnerships, gave the structures a larger than life stage presence.
Art Deco style is a style of contradictions and extremes. It is unsurprising then, to note that Art Deco architectural styles zigzag, classical and streamlined moderne were typically represented on buildings considered being within the public sphere. However, Art Deco architecture was hardly represented in the constructions on the exteriors of private residences; most art deco applications in private homes were in the interiors. Most private homes looked very traditional; colonial style house and the Tudor style homes were very popular. Particularly popular was the type of Tudor known as the "Stockbroker Tudor." This type was aptly named because it adhered to the Art Deco manifesto of opulent luxury. The interiors of the so-called Stockbroker Tudor featured the dark paneled walls, marble floors, and ornamental flourishes throughout.
In the late 1930's, the streamlined moderne style was a favorite choice among public buildings since it gave the subject a futuristic look. However, in applications of private homes, most homeowners tended to shy away from streamline moderne. To the average person, streamlined moderne looked too uncomfortable and unapproachable. Only the ultra hip, wealthy clients of privately commissioned designers, or architects themselves favored streamline moderne for their private residences.
However, the interiors of homes were at the mercy of the Art Deco enamored people who lived in them. Art Deco furniture, art, and household goods were indications that the influences of the public sphere invaded the private one. The American public's fascination with ancient civilizations and all things exotic led to decors that were as eclectic as they were generous in the displaying of popular motifs. All things Egyptian, Chinese, and Moroccan fascinated popular culture and these influences found their ways into the sanctity of the American home.


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Fairfield Dems say tweet was racist, GOP vice chair says 'no harm meant'
April 15, 2020 Updated: April 15, 2020 9:20 p.m.
A tweet written by Fairfield RTC Vice Chairman Alex Plitsas on April 15, 2020.
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From left, State Rep. Laura Devlin, Department of Veterans' Affairs, (DVA) Director of Projects and Operations Joe Danao, State Sen. Tony Hwang, Fairfield Veteran Alex Plitsas, center, with State Reps. Brenda Kupchick and Cristin McCarthy Vahey awarding one of the almost 200 veterans a Connecticut Wartime Service Medal.
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FAIRFIELD — After complaints that his tweet was racially insensitive, the vice chairman of the Fairfield Republican Town Committee said his comment about Elisabeth Warren, a U.S. senator and former presidential candidate, was meant to be "tongue in cheek."
On Wednesday morning, Alex Plitsas retweeted a tweet from CNBC Now about Warren endorsing Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden, commenting "The Last of the Mohicans."
The comment, according to Plitsas, would be racist "if she actually was Native American." He said the tweet was making fun of her "false claims" that she was part of that demographic.
"I'm sorry if (people) were offended," Plitsas said. "There's no harm meant by it."
Warren is the most recent major democratic candidate to back Biden. Once a front runner, she dropped out of the race after Super Tuesday, when she came in third place in her home state on Massachusetts.
Questions about the senator's heritage first came into public view in 2012, during her campaign for the Senate seat, when it was revealed she claimed to be part Cherokee.
Since then, President Donald Trump has nicknamed her "Pocahontas," a racial slur meant to poke fun at the confusion surrounding her heritage.
Democratic Town Committee Chairman Steve Sheinberg said the DTC was "extremely disappointed and saddened" that the RTC vice chair, and a member of Fairfield's Emergency Management Team, would post "a racist, culturally insensitive comment such as that."
"While President Trump has long mocked Elizabeth Warren with racist slurs, we expect better from our Republican counterparts here in Fairfield," Sheinberg said. "Civil political discourse has no room for name-calling that mocks Native American identity."
Sheinberg said he hoped Plitsas would delete the post and apologize for it.
Plitsas, however, said he would not be deleting the tweet.


Raw cheese has a far superior flavour and texture to the plastic blandness of the widely available commercially produced and wrapped cheeses you often find in supermarkets. They are more expensive but they are worth it in my opinion.
As a nutritional therapist, I am very conscious about what I eat and drink. Raw cheese is made from unpasteurised milk and for this reason it has so many potential health benefits which pasteurisation destroys.
Raw cheese is alive with the beneficial bacteria and enzymes intact. Many people experience digestive and other problems when they consume pasteurized milk, but have no trouble with raw milk. This may be due to the probiotic effect of the beneficial bacteria and/or the enzymes such as lactase that helps to digest lactose milk sugar. Also, epidemiological evidence suggests that consumption of raw milk during childhood may protect against asthma, allergies. Furthermore, raw milk is thought to have an elevated nutritional value. Because it comes from cows that graze on grass, raw milk contains higher levels of fat-soluble vitamins, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and essential fatty acids as well as other nutrients. The heat treatment in pasteurisation destroys a substantial portion of the vitamin C and many minerals. Beta-lactoglobulin, also destroyed by pasteurization, increases intestinal absorption of vitamin A, so the supplemental vitamin A in conventional milk may be harder to absorb.
There are other benefits too. Consumers are reconnected with their food supply, because raw milk is almost exclusively produced by local farmers. Raw milk production is more environmentally friendly and cows are healthiest when they eat grass, rather than the grain they are fed in confinement dairy operations.
There are, however, risks associated with consuming raw dairy particularly for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women. The pasteurisation process was introduced to control these risks, although many of the benefits are also removed. Today, hygienic milking processes and excellent quality control by the Food Standards Agency help to mitigate potential risks.
As a result it is not easy to access raw milk, which can only be sold direct to the consumer and must be labelled to let consumers know that it has not been pasteurised. Raw cheeses however are more widely available for sale. The cheese production processes i.e. salting, acidification and maturation should reduce the risk from pathogens. Nonetheless, it must be labelled as being 'made with raw or unpasteurised milk'.


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25+ Fantastic Free Things to do in DC with Toddlers
By Keryn Means / Things to Do, Washington DC
Washington, D.C. is known as a hub of politics and knowledge, as well as museums and historic sites. When visiting the nation's capital, you don't have to worry about what to do with younger kids though; there are plenty of free things to do in DC with toddlers and babies.
Cover the basics with a trip to the National Zoo and the Washington Monument, but go a little deeper into what you can do with younger kids when you step into the National Portrait Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden and so many more spots across the city.
1 National Zoo (Smithsonian National Zoological Park)
2 Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
2.1 Have older kids? Grab our guide to Things to do in DC with Teens
3 National Museum of the American Indian
4 Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
5 National Children's Museum
6 Wegmans Wonderplace at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
7 Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
8 Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art
9 Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
10 Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
11 Walk the National Mall
12 Ducks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
13 The Yards Park at the Capital Riverfront
14 Georgetown Waterfront Park
15 The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
16 U.S. Botanic Garden
17 Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
18 United States National Arboretum
19 Hike around Rock Creek Park
19.1 Rock Creek Park Hikes
20 C & O Canal National Historic Park – Georgetown
21 Story Times at DC Libraries
22 Theodore Roosevelt Island
23 Mount Vernon Trail
24 Watch the planes at Gravelly Point Park
25 Walk the Tidal Basin during the Cherry Blossom Festival
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National Zoo (Smithsonian National Zoological Park)
Address: 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Animals are pretty much a no-brainer when it comes to little kids. The National Zoo has several interactive exhibits for toddlers to touch, and more animals than we can count for them to find.
Babies will love the seals and sea lions. My boys always gravitated towards aquatic animals when they were little, probably because they could more easily see something swimming around nonstop, instead of a tiger sleeping in the shade of a tree.
photo via Smithsonian NMAH
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Address: 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560
It may be weird to take a baby or toddler to the National Air and Space Museum, but trust me, this is your museum. My youngest only ever wanted to go see the "big rocket ships" and airplanes.
There is also a fun kid-friendly section of the museum where kids can touch things and even climb into the cockpit with a little help from mom and dad.
If your kid loves airplanes and space ships, this is most definitely the place for you. And don't forget that the Udvar-Hazy is out by Dulles, where all of the really big planes and space craft are stored.
Have older kids? Grab our guide to Things to do in DC with Teens
Address: 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20560
The ImagiNations Activity Center is the biggest draw for families with young children at the National Museum of the American Indian.
While the "grown up" exhibits are filled with bright colors, shapes and history, the hands-on activities in ImagiNations gives parents a quick breather from stopping their toddler from touching everything.
Families can weave a giant basket, check out snowshoes and skateboards, sit in a full-size tipi and learn about the buffalo. Kids can also stamp their imagiNATIONS passport with the seals of the American tribes.
Events like the Story & Discovery reading times, allow toddlers to learn about Native Americans and indigenous people through story.
The craft room lets kids make a little piece of art to take home that will forever remind them of their trip to the museum.
Address: 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560
Introduce your children to the history of our planet at the National Museum of Natural History. Or, you know, just go see the dinosaurs.
Either way, babies and toddlers will be enthralled by the African elephant on the first floor, before you move into the dinosaur exhibit. Head upstairs to see the gem collection and enter the Butterfly Pavilion to surround yourself with fluttering beauties.
Don't miss Phoenix, a life-sized model of a North Atlantic right whale who scientists have been tracking since her birth in 1987, hanging from the ceiling in Sant Ocean Hall. You can also take a photo in the fossilized jaws of a megalodon.
Dream Machine from Entry Hall • credit National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum
Address: 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
The National Children's Museum in DC's main goal is to spark imagination and minds through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) for young children under the age of 12.
Babies and toddlers can go mobile in "Little Movers," a safe space for little ones to develop their gross and fine motor skills.
"Little Dreamers" was created for babies and toddlers to roam in a cloud-and flight-themed space, while older kids get to climb and slide through the three-story sister exhibit "Dreamers" for kids age 5 and up.
The exhibition hall features traveling exhibits, including Nickelodeon's Dora and Diego: Let's Explore!, an interactive exhibit for preschoolers presented in Spanish and English.
Special events include Movement classes for the whole family that incorporate Zumba and other dances, and Make it Fly, where families can explore aerodynamics, do flight experiments and make paper airplanes.
Wegmans Wonderplace at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Address: 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
Wonderplace was specifically designed for kids under 6 years old, giving them a 1700-square-feet interactive space to roam and learn about history in their own way.
It's like a children's museum within of a larger museum, making it easy for you and your baby to get a glimpse at one of the Washington, D.C. free museums.
Smithsonian's National Postal Museum
The National Postal Museum doesn't seem like a great D.C. museum for babies and toddlers, but it is. When my neighbor told me it was her kids favorite museum, even as babies and toddlers, I was baffled, but it's true.
"Moving the Mail" is the prime exhibit that little ones will want to explore. It's filled with an airplane, mail truck, horse-drawn carriage and rail car showing how the mail has been delivered through the centuries.
Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art
Address: Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20565
Explore the amazing art collection at the National Gallery of Art, particularly the East Building where larger installations are housed that babies and toddlers will love.
Don't miss the giant blue rooster, (Hahn/Cock by Katharina Fritsch, 2013) on the outdoor Terrace, which is just as much fun for parents as it is for kids.
Family-friendly events at the National Gallery of Art include story times, Art Investigators Tours and Family Day Celebrations.
Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Address: Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20408
Stroll through the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, seeing sculptures both big and small, by artists like Chagall, Miró, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Bourgeois and di Suvero.
In the winter months, an ice skating rink is set up, but in spring through fall, the fountain is on and the gardens are in bloom for babies and toddlers to explore.
Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
Address: 8th and G Streets, Washington, DC 20001
I have always loved the Kogod Courtyard, a glass-ceiling atrium in the National Portrait Gallery. You'll see visitors resting their feet and grabbing a snack at the cafe, and locals catching up with friends, enjoying the light-filled space and even having brunch.
The public space is filled with trees, but also has a small water feature in the floor that toddlers will love. Be prepared for your kids to get wet. It's OK. This trickle of water cascading down a few tiles in the floor will provide hours of fun for little toes.
The exhibits in the museums are incredible, especially the America's Presidents exhibit, but for babies and toddlers, it might not be as enthralling as it is for older kids and adults.
Walk the National Mall
Address: 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024
Every parent knows that a good walk is what is needed when you are exploring around nap time. Check out all of the monuments and memorials around the National Mall, without ever having to pop inside and disturb the baby.
Gaze up at the Washington Monument together, stroll through the Vietnam memorial and say hello to Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial.
Although, if you do want to go inside, the Mall has plenty of free museums to go into. Just remember, you will have to go through security.
If only one parent has to pop into the restroom, leave everyone else outside to speed things up and not wake up the baby.
Ducks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Address: 2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002
If you have learned nothing as a parent yet, know that squirrels and ducks are just as exciting, if not more so, than the lions at the zoo.
Head down to the Lincoln Memorial to walk around the reflecting pool.
You can see ducks swimming around in this shallow body of water, as well as in Constitution Garden just north of the reflecting pool and east of the Vietnam War Memorial.
The Yards Park at the Capital Riverfront
Address: 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Dancing fountains and a huge wading pool for the kids, which includes a waterfall you can walk behind, are what makes this one of the top places for babies and toddlers in Washington, D.C.
There is plenty of grass to spread out on for a picnic, or you can grab a chair at the few tables in the shade under the bridge at the end of the wading pool.
Pack a picnic or grab lunch at one of the many restaurants nearby. Just make sure you grab ice cream at Ice Cream Jubilee before you go home.
In winter, Light Yards takes over, which is fun for babies and toddlers to check out. This annual installation art exhibit centered around the winter holiday, brings a little light to those dark winter days.
Hot chocolate at Ice Cream Jubilee is close at hand to keep you warm too.
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Address: 3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Spash around in the fountains and feed the ducks when you take your baby to Georgetown.
In the winter, an ice skate rink takes over, but summer are meant to cool down in the water on a hot and humid day.
The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Address: 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Wander over to the REACH at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to see installation art exhibits, peruse the holiday market in December and experience live theater.
It was created to break down the walls between art and the audience, and quickly became a popular spot to gather.
Babies and toddlers will love "Blue" by Joel Shapiro, a huge blue stick figure in mid-kick surrounded by grass near the Video Wall.
Enjoy drinks and snacks at the Victura Park – A Pop-up Wine Garden and Café. This wine and beer garden at the River Pavillion is family friendly with picnic & café tables and patio heaters
U.S. Botanic Garden
Address: 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington, DC 20001
If there is nature, there are kids there. The U.S. Botanic Garden is one of my favorite places to warm up during the winter months.
Even in summer it is a delight to see what is in bloom in the greenhouse and exterior gardens.
Keep a close eye on little walkers to make sure they don't pull out any of the prized plants, representing regions across the country and around the world.
The Children's Garden at the United State Botanic Garden is located outside and open seasonally, spring through fall. Kids can dig in the dirt and use watering cans while exploring a landscape built just for them.
Let your kids relax and not worry while climbing through the play set onsite, and sniffing the flowers that are beginning to pop.
During the holidays, pop back in to see the Christmas train, part of the Season's Greenings exhibits. Each year there is a new theme.
Don't be put off by the line. It moves quickly.
Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
Address: 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20019
One of Washington, D.C.'s National Parks, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is closed just three days a year.
Trails are short, the longest being a half-mile loop. Benches are available for snack breaks in between your walks and garden viewing. Dogs are allowed, so the whole family can enjoy this outing.
The aquatic gardens are the main draw, filled with water lilies and lotus flowers cultivated since William Shaw bought the land in the 1880s.
Birding is also big in the park, so keep an eye out while you wander.
United States National Arboretum
Address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Pop the baby in a baby carrier or stroller to see the National Arboretum gardens in bloom throughout the year.
Springtime brings cherry blossoms and azaleas, while summer shows off its fields of flowers and shade-providing trees, and autumn brings brilliant colors and fields of yellow to the landscape.
The Washington Children's Garden inside the National Arboretum near Fern Valley along Crabtree Road connects kids to the food they eat. Family events get kids hands in the dirt, learning about food cycles, as well as why pollinators are so important when your kids wander through the butterfly garden.
While there is a fence around the garden, that is not to keep you out, just the deer from sneaking a snack out of the garden.
Hike around Rock Creek Park
Address: Washington, DC 20008
Rock Creek Park is a massive, 1,754-acre city park filled with sports fields, horseback riding and trails.
Make it your own by piecing together a hike in the woods. There aren't many marked trails, but the more popular areas to explore include the Nature Center, Peirce Mill, picnic areas 6-10 and Boundary Bridge.
Make sure you bring a map of the park so you don't get lost as you hike through D.C.'s largest greenspace.
Rock Creek Park Hikes
Milkhouse Ford Hike: 1.75-mile loop hike passing a Civil War fort, poet's cabin and historic creek crossing.
Three Mile Rolling Meadow: a paved trail perfect for families with kids in strollers that gives hikers creek and forest views.
Rapids Bridge Hike: A beautiful 2-mile loop hike that parallels Rock Creek for part of the hike. This is unpaved, so babies should be held in hiking backpacks or baby carriers.
Meridian Hill Park: Although not connected, this park popular for drum circles, is part of Rock Creek Park and worthy of wander, especially if the cascading waterfalls are active.
The Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium also offers nature walks for families to join.
C & O Canal National Historic Park – Georgetown
Address: 1057 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Washington, DC 20007
The C&O Canal is 184.5 Miles long with a portion in Georgetown, D.C.
Restoration of Locks 3 and 4, along with a new boat for canal rides is in the works.
Work on the locks, towpath, plazas and street crossings are also planned, but for now, you can walk along the towpath and across the bridges in Georgetown.
It's a great place to get the baby to sleep in your baby carrier before you pop into one of the many coffee shops and restaurants in Georgetown.
Story Times at DC Libraries
Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library – Central Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 (and libraries across the District)
Libraries across Washington, D.C. offer storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families.
Baby Lap Time and Baby and Toddler Storytime include interactive story time through books, songs, rhymes and finger play. It's the perfect activity for a rainy day in D.C.
Theodore Roosevelt Island
Address: sits in the Potomac River near the Key Bridge
Strap your baby into a carrier or let your toddler hike with you on one of the three trails on Theodore Roosevelt Island. These are flat trails, ranging from ⅓ mile to 1 ½ milles.
Grab a Junior Ranger booklet to do activities with your baby or toddler. This national parks program is not just for big kids, but the whole family.
Mount Vernon Trail
Address: 1198 George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22314
Hop on your bike to traverse the Mount Vernon Trail, which winds 18-miles from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island.
The entire trail is paved, creating a smooth ride for you and your little ones. Stop for a picnic along the way and take in the Potomac River views.
credit Jake McGuire
Watch the planes at Gravelly Point Park
Address: Gravelly Point, Arlington, VA 22202 (north of Reagan Washington National Airport)
When my boys were little they were obsessed with airplanes. One still is and claims he will be a pilot.
If I needed a mental break, I'd pack the kids up in the car, grab a few snacks and head down to Gravelly Point Park to watch the airplanes take off and land at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Even in the winter months my boys would marvel at the huge planes flying overhead from the warmth of our car.
When it was warm, I could get out and sit at a picnic table while they ran around pretending to be airplanes.
Walk the Tidal Basin during the Cherry Blossom Festival
While it can get crowded, if you have an early riser, head down to the Tidal Basin to take a stroll around the Cherry blossoms. The light is beautiful and the crowds haven't gathered quite yet.
If you do go during peak hours, strap your baby in a baby carrier and leave the stroller home. You will be able to maneuver around people much easier and won't have to worry about the baby getting bumped as you navigate the crowds.
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Keryn is the founder and editor-in-chief of Walking on Travels, an award-winning site that gives hope to today's active parents who don't want to stop their lives; they simply bring their kids along for the ride. Keryn utilizes her project management background, along with a masters degree in journalism and an undergrad degree in photography to the team to create dynamic content and a vision that keeps up with the latest technology and trends. You can find Keryn dragging her 2 boys around the DC area most days and across the globe several times a year.


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Q: List All Function still trying to retrieve a node I deleted from a binary search tree I have these functions to remove a node from my binary search tree:
bool collection::removeFromTree(const char name[])
{
    for (treeNode * curr = root; curr;)
    {
        int8_t result = strcmp(name, curr->item->getName());
        if (result == 0)
        {
            deleteNode(curr);
            return true;
        }
        else if (result < 0)
            curr = curr->left;
        else if (result > 0)
            curr = curr->right;
    }
    return false;
}
void collection::deleteNode(treeNode *& goneNode)
{
    //if it's a leaf
    if (!goneNode->left && !goneNode->right)
    {
        delete goneNode; //node's destructor gets invoked
        goneNode = nullptr;
    }
    //if it has right child
    else if (!goneNode->left)
    {
        goneNode = goneNode->right;
    }
    //if it has left child
    else if (!goneNode->right)
    {
        goneNode = goneNode->left;
    }
    //if it has both children
    else
    {
        treeNode * prev = nullptr;
        treeNode * curr = goneNode->right;
        while (curr->left)
        {
            prev = curr;
            curr = curr->left;
        }
        //prev points to the copy over data
        delete goneNode->item;
        if (!prev)
        {
            goneNode->item = curr->item;
            goneNode->right = curr->right;
            curr->item = nullptr;
        }
        else
        {
            goneNode->item = curr->item;
            curr->item = nullptr;
            prev->left = curr->right;
        }
    }
}

This runs fine, but when I try to list all the elements in my tree after deleting a node (with these functions):
void collection::displayByName() const
{
    std::cout << std::endl
        << "========================================" << std::endl;
    //display the tree inorder
    listAll(root);
}
void collection::listAll(const treeNode * const & root) const
{
    if (root)
    {
        std::cout << *(root->item) << std::endl
            << "========================================" << std::endl;
        listAll(root->left);
        listAll(root->right);
    }
}

I receive this error:
And when I quit the program after deleting a node (invoking these destructors):
collection::~collection()
{
    delete root;
}
collection::treeNode::~treeNode()
{
    delete left;
    delete right;
}

I recieve this error:
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated because I see no reason for my listAll() function to be calling nodes that I've already deleted.
By the way, this is my struct for my treeNode:
struct treeNode
    {
        treeNode();
        treeNode(vendor *& item);
        ~treeNode();
        vendor * item;
        treeNode *left, *right;
    };
    treeNode * root;    //the bst

    hashNode ** table;  //the hash table
    uint8_t capacity;
    uint8_t size;
    const static uint8_t INIT_CAP = 20;

A: When you need to remove a node from a singly linked list or a tree, I find using a pointer to pointer is handy. Namely, if we have a treeNode** ptr;, then *ptr is the pointer to our node. So, if ptr = &root, then *ptr = nullptr sets root to nullptr.
I removed the deleteNode function and threw its logic in the removeFromTree function.
bool collection::removeFromTree(const char name[])
{
    treeNode** ptr = &root;

Instead of being a pointer to treeNode, ptr will point to a treeNode* inside the tree structure. This way, we can modify the pointer that led us to the current node. The lines marked //same as before have the same logic you were using, just possibly modified to account for the fact ptr has another level of dereferencing to do.
    int result; //same as before
    while (*ptr) //While we haven't hit a dead end
    {
        result = strcmp(name, (*ptr)->item->getName()); //same as before
        if (result < 0) //same as before
            ptr = &((*ptr)->left); //same as before
        else if (result > 0) //same as before
            ptr = &((*ptr)->right); //same as before
        else //begin deleteNode() logic
        {
            if ((*ptr)->left && (*ptr)->right) //two children
            {

Here, we use pointers to member because the alternative was a conditional operator on every line. If a node has two children, we need to find either the rightmost node on the left side, or the leftmost node on the right side. That's the node we can replace the current node with.
                treeNode* treeNode::*dir = some_condition ? &treeNode::right : &treeNode::left; //pointer to treeNode member of type treeNode*
                treeNode* treeNode::*ndir = some_condition ? &treeNode::left : &treeNode::right;  //pointer to treeNode member of type treeNode*

dir now either points to left or right, which is the direction we are searching the tree for. ndir is the opposite direction. So, if we want the rightmost node on the left side, (*ptr)->*dir == (*ptr)->left and (*ptr->*ndir == (*ptr)->right. If we want the leftmost right node, it would be reversed. This is just a more complicated way to do less work, really. It shouldn't be hard to remove. some_condition is just either true or false. true means the left side of the tree (from the current node) loses a node, and false means the right side does.
                treeNode** replacement = &((*ptr)->*ndir); //the node to replace the current one with
                while ((*replacement)->*dir) //While we aren't at the edge
                    replacement = &((*replacement)->*dir);

This loops until *replacement is the node we need to replace *ptr with.
                treeNode* rep_branch = (*replacement)->*ndir; //If the replacement node had a child, this is now it

                (*replacement)->left = (*ptr)->left; //Copy current to replacement
                (*replacement)->right = (*ptr)->right; //Copy current to replacement
                (*ptr)->left = nullptr; //null out current in case of destructor
                (*ptr)->right = nullptr; //null out current in case of destructor

Now, the replacement node is pointing to the node-to-be-deleted's children, and our soon to be expired node has no children anymore. Now, it's safe to delete the unwanted node. If the node class had a destructor to delete its children, the left and right pointers were set to nullptr just in case.
                delete *ptr; //delete unwanted node
                *ptr = *replacement; //replacement node has taken the unwanted node's place in the tree
                *replacement = rep_branch; //The replacement's child takes its own place
            }

This completes the tree's structure. Wherever the unwanted node was, the replacement node has taken its place. And because the replacement node was required to be an edge node, it had at most one child. We just replace it with the child.
            else if ((*ptr)->left) //one child on left
            {
                treeNode* current = *ptr;
                *ptr = (*ptr)->left; //replace current with left
                current->left = nullptr; //null out for safety
                delete current;
            }
            else if ((*ptr)->right) //one child on right
            {
                treeNode* current = *ptr;
                *ptr = (*ptr)->right; //replace current with right
                current->right = nullptr; //null out for safety
                delete current;
            }
            else //no children
            {
                delete *ptr;
                *ptr = nullptr;
            }
            return true; //yay it's over
        }
    }
    return false; //never found it
}

The rest is fairly straightforward, just replacing easier nodes and returning. Hopefully this gives you some ideas about how to approach problems like this, and the occasional uses of some of these structures. This is what I meant about using treeNode** over treeNode* for operations like this.

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Henry Mayhew (Londres, 25 de noviembre de 1812 - ibid. 25 de julio de 1887), investigador social, periodista, dramaturgo y reformista inglés, fue uno de los dos fundadores (1841) de la revista satírica y humorística Punch, además de su editor, junto a Mark Lemon, en sus inicios. Sin embargo, su fama se la debe a su labor como investigador social, debido a la extensa serie de artículos que publicó para el periódico Morning Chronicle, más tarde recogidos en la serie de libros London Labour and the London Poor (1851), un innovador estudio sobre los pobres de Londres.

Biografía

Primeros años
Nació en Londres. Fue uno de los siete hijos de Joshua Mayhew. Educado en Westminster School abandonó su hogar para hacerse a la mar. Sirvió entonces en la Compañía Británica de las Indias Orientales como cadete. Regresó tras varios años, en 1829 y fue pasante de un abogado en Gales. Lo dejó y comenzó a trabajar como periodista freelance. Contribuyó en el boletín The Thief para rápidamente pasar a editar el semanario Figaro in London. Mientras continuaba desarrollando su estilo, Mayhew dirigió brevemente el Queen's Theatre. Huyendo de sus acreedores, Mayhew se refugió en una pequeña posada de Erwood, un pueblo al sur de Builth Wells, en Gales.

Punch

El 17 de julio de 1841, Mayhew cofundó la revista Punch. En su fundación, la revista fue editada conjuntamente por Mayhew y Mark Lemon. Reflejando su intención satírica y humorística, los dos editores tomaron como nombre y cabecera el nombre del títere Mr. Punch.

Punch fue un éxito inesperado, vendiendo alrededor de 6000 ejemplares por semana en los primeros años. Sin embargo, se requerían ventas de hasta 10000 números por semana para cubrir todos los costos de la revista. En diciembre de 1842, la revista se vendió a Bradbury y Evans; Mayhew renunció como editor adjunto, aunque continuo como colaborador. Mayhew finalmente cortó su conexión con la revista y escribió su último artículo en febrero de 1845. Su hermano Horace permaneció en el directorio de Punch hasta su propia muerte.

London Labor and the London Poor

Los artículos que comprenden London Labor and the London Poor se recopilaron inicialmente en tres volúmenes en 1851; la edición de 1861 incluía un cuarto volumen sobre la vida de prostitutas, ladrones y mendigos. Este volumen adicional adoptó un enfoque más general y estadístico de su tema que los volúmenes uno a tres.

Mayhew escribió en el volumen uno: «Consideraré a todos los pobres metropolitanos en tres fases separadas, según trabajen, no puedan trabajar y no trabajen». Entrevistó a todo el mundo: mendigos, artistas callejeros, comerciantes, prostitutas, trabajadores, trabajadores de talleres clandestinos , incluso hasta los Mudlark que buscaban entre los desechos de lodo de las orillas del río Támesis y los pure-finders que recolectaban heces de perro para venderlas a los curtidores. Describió su ropa, cómo y dónde vivían, sus entretenimientos y costumbres, e hizo estimaciones detalladas del número y los ingresos de los que practicaban cada oficio. Los libros muestran lo marginal y precaria que era la vida de muchas personas en la que, en ese momento, era la ciudad más rica del mundo

Influencia

El trabajo de Mayhew fue una influencia para los socialistas cristianos, como Thomas Hughes, Charles Kingsley y Frederick Maurice. Junto con el trabajo anterior de Edwin Chadwick, se le considera una influencia decisiva en el pensamiento de Charles Dickens.

Referencias

Editores del Reino Unido
Editores de periódicos del Reino Unido
Historiadores de Inglaterra del siglo XIX
Nacidos en Londres
Fallecidos en Londres

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What does QE3 mean for the real economy?
So QE3 here we come. The Bank of England is going to pump another £50 billion into the economy, taking the total amount of extra liquidity since 2009 to £325 billion.
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The measures taken by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank over the past year to ease credit conditions have had little positive effect. The ECB's programme of reducing the cost of its loans to banks has led to banks borrowing £500 billion from the ECB since the start of the year.
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Good article. I'd go one step further though and print money through what I term 'Citizens' QE. Either use a mere 3% of the current QE (£9.6bn) to give every adult a time-limited, non-transferable voucher to be spent only in local shops or on local services (as per my letter in The Guardian http://tinyurl.com/3e4jown) or print a mere 25% of current QE and use it to pay builders, architects, tradespeople etc to build the 750,000 houses ippr say we need by 2025. This latter option would give the Government an asset which they could rent out or sell. People normally differentiate current QE from Weimar Republic money-printing by saying – ah, but the B of E owns an asset which they can sell at a future date. Well why not own houses – a truly socially-useful asset and much needed by the people of this country, who would appreciate homes on hugely reduced rents or mortgages.
I'd appreciate any economists (I'm not one, obviously!) to explain to me why this can't be done, why it's economically illiterate. Various economists I've spoken to point to the inflationary risk, but this exists under current QE too. I've been told by an eminent economist that printing money is inflationary when the economy is near the limits of capacity but can be stimulative if there is a lot of unused capacity. Surely the latter is the case now. Vouchers as I understand it, actually expand effective demand. They also have the advantage of not diminishing government revenue (as would a tax cut).
I rather suspect that the establishment doesn't want this particular cat to be let out of the bag. They have shown great creativity in their monetary tinkering on behalf of banks (claiming to be doing it on behalf of the real economy) yet as the economy potentially goes back into recession, or in the event there is a disorderly default in the eurozone precipitating another bank crash in the UK, I rather suspect the people will start demanding some monetary tinkering to actually stimulate socially-useful economic activity.
Erm Peacocks is not closing down (as of yet) might want to do some research before you post up this.
It means inflation, plain and simple.
Agree with Newsbot9; this could prove inflationary.


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