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Zimmerman impeachment process begins after four months in limbo
By Emma Chen|March 12, 2021
Student Government has not explained the reasons behind the impeachment charge. (Photo by Ian Morse '17)
Student Government President Mary Zimmerman '21 had a motion of impeachment brought against her last Thursday, following initial impeachment charges made in November. In a statement posted Wednesday evening, the Student Government Association (SGA) elaborated on the details of the proceedings but declined to explain the reason for the charges.
According to the statement, the initial procedures were placed on hold due to personal matters for some of the executive board members. After a further investigation of their parliamentary rules, the organization discovered additional measures that had to be taken to effectively enact the impeachment proceedings.
A motion of impeachment was then made on March 4 after months of uncertainty.
"It's challenging because this is our first time ever going through this very complicated process with so much from the constitution that we have to abide by," Sherry Deng '22, director of Student Organizations, said. "So, trying to make sure we actually understand the regulations has kind of been prolonging the process a little bit more."
"We really want everything to be fair and happen according to the rules," she added.
In terms of procedure, Deng said that since the motion to impeach has already been filed, the next thing to happen will be an investigation followed by an executive board vote, which would need a two thirds majority to pass. If the motion does pass, it will go to the SGA general body for another vote and will need three fourths of the senators voting in favor to move through.
If this vote also passes, Zimmerman would be removed as president and current Vice President Ross Coleman '22 would step into the role.
SGA follows the guidelines of Robert's Rules of Order, which is the most commonly used manual of parliamentary procedure used in the U.S. The manual specifies that, following the motion to impeach, a committee is chosen to investigate the validity of the reports. It is unclear who is eligible to be on the committee, but the manual specifies that the members should be chosen for "their integrity and good judgment."
The manual also specifies that the investigation be kept "quiet" and should "make a sincere effort to get the facts." It is similarly unclear if this should prevent SGA from releasing the content of the charges, however.
The charges were brought last November amidst other calls from identity-based organizations for Zimmerman to step down.
Dear Lafayette, a Black-led student coalition dedicated to addressing the concerns of the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community on campus, released a list of demands to Lafayette College last fall. Among them was a call to impeach Zimmerman.
According to the Dear Lafayette website, this demand was brought due to "Zimmerman's silence and racist views on the Black Lives Matter movement."
"A lot of people of color on campus were expressing their concerns about some of the things or Tweets that came out from [Zimmerman] prior to her presidency, and just this feeling of a lack of safety and security for people of color on campus," said Fatimata Cham '23, team member of Dear Lafayette and representative on the SGA Equity and Inclusion Committee. "We later evolved as a demand to also include forms of transparency and accountability for the future, so for later elections students fully know who they're voting for and feel like they're being represented properly."
Cham noted that this demand was less about targeting Zimmerman specifically than establishing precedent and building stronger feelings of comfort and support between the SGA and BIPOC students on campus.
"There's currently a lack of communication between people of color and Student Government," Cham said. "I think this is just one way that the Student Government can show their support for Black students and show that they're willing to take the steps necessary to further build that relationship."
Transparency throughout the process has been a significant issue for many student organizations, including members of Dear Lafayette. Even as a member of both Dear Lafayette and a member of the SGA Equity and Inclusion Committee, Flor de Maria Caceres Godoy '22 said she has had difficulty staying updated with the process.
"It's been a struggle finding out whether or not an impeachment process is actually taking place and what the charges are," Godoy said.
Besides Dear Lafayette, other student organizations are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress that has been made since the charges were first brought. One of the many organizations that came out in support of Dear Lafayette's call to impeach was the Association of Black Collegians (ABC).
"It's especially important for us to voice our opinion on the issue about Mary Zimmerman and Student Government because it's an issue that affects our members specifically and how our members feel on campus," Vice President of ABC Fah Fair '22 said.
"I feel like there has been a lack of transparency, because not only should they be representing the student body, but also explaining what is happening with the impeachment, like their inner workings. Students especially deserve to know the charges brought about," she added.
The statement published by the executives of SGA acknowledged this complaint but noted the importance of ensuring a level of confidentiality.
"Student Government prioritizes transparency with the campus community, and our commitment to the betterment of all students has not wavered or changed," the statement read. "We understand the frustration that many students are feeling about this process. We are also under an obligation to ensure that all members receive due process and to protect the privacy and confidentiality of these procedures."
Zimmerman likewise noted the importance of an impartial impeachment process in an email to The Lafayette.
"I believe that everyone has the right to enact Student Government procedures in accordance with the Student Government constitution," she wrote. "But at the same time every person is entitled to a fair, neutral process."
Robert's Rules for Order stipulates that the accused has a "right to due process," which includes being notified of the charges, time to prepare a defense and the opportunity to defend themselves.
"I think ideally we would see her held accountable," Cham said. "Whether or not all members of the SGA agree on whether or not there needs to be accountability taken, I think a good number of students on this campus have expressed concerns and those should be heavily taken into account."
It is currently unclear what verdict, if any, is currently favored by members of the executive board.
"There are so many things factored into this decision that I, and so many others, have wrestled with, so I don't think it'll be an easy decision at all," Deng said. "I honestly am not sure I really know what the general consensus is yet, but whatever happens, it's not going to be easy."
Moving forward, many students have insisted that there are actions besides impeachment that SGA should take to strengthen their relationship with the BIPOC students of Lafayette.
"There needs to be more of an effort to engage with multicultural works and understand what multiculturalism on campus is and what the BIPOC students need," Cham said.
Zimmerman wrote that such actions are being taken and SGA is committed to representing both Dear Lafayette and BIPOC students on campus.
"A Student Government ad hoc committee is in the process of being formed to specifically examine Dear Lafayette's demands and find ways that Student Government can help support their ideas," she wrote.
"We're here for a long time, so I hope to see changes in Student Government soon so that we can address these issues head-on," Godoy added. "The hope is that future generations of students don't have to go through the same struggles that we did."
Ben Fuller '21 contributed reporting.
Disclaimer: News Editor Lucie Lagodich '22 is a member of the Student Government Executive Board and did not contribute reporting or writing to this article.
Emma Chen, News Editor
Emma Chen (she/her) is a junior and is the News Editor for this school year. She has been involved in the newspaper since the beginning of her freshman...


Sommelier Jill Mott explains the wines of Alsace and their ability to pair well with spicy and salty fare, especially Asian flavors.
Approximately 90% of wines produced in Alsace are white. Most wines are actually fermented dry instead of popular belief that they are sweet. Being bottled in a characteristic flûte doesn't help this stigma.
Crémant d'Alsace = tradition (Champagne) method sparkler made from likely a mélange of grapes but usually based off of Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, or Chardonnay. A great and usually less expensive sit in for Champagne. Besides white, you can find rare Crémant d'Alsace rosés made from Pinot Noir.
Whites = usually fermented dry and can come in the form of blends or single varietal, noble varietals like Riesling (again, usually NOT sweet!), Pinot Gris, Muscat (also usually dry or off-dry), and Gewürztraminer. You'll also find single varietal wines like Sylvaner available (at Henry & Son!).
Rosé and red = This is a very small percentage of production in Alsace. Always dry, always made from Pinot Noir in a lean, bracing, energetic style.
Originally aired on Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.


What do you do when you're all tired out from sightseeing and need an afternoon pick-me-up? Maybe a glass of sparkling wine and a plate of small bites? Head to Enoteca Wineconcept, a beautifully constructed wine bar in Rome, for a glass of vino and an app. What makes this wine bar special is its large selection of wines, emphasis on organic, local and DOC wines and the friendly staff they have on hand to ask about your preferences and recommend a nice choice.
The walls are covered in shelves of wine, coming from all regions of the world and Italy. Because it was created in partnership with the Italian Sommelier Foundation, this wine bar also promotes wine culture from all over the world. Next to the bar and small table seating are also bookshelves with reference books about wine that make fun conversation starters.
They have an extensive list of wine by the glass, with everything from sparkling, white, red, and rose, with even more options if you want to get a bottle.
It's also a great aperitivo option because they have a daily "small plate" menu that you can get for €5. When I ordered it, it was pizza bianca, mortadella and mozzarella di bufala. You can also try some of their hot plates (appetizers and other dinner dishes), like the bruschetta with roasted tomato and artichoke spreads for a vegetarian option.
The decor is a mix of modern and old, with the original arches and brick walls showing through, but with clean-lined tables and a stylish atmosphere with fun music and decor.
This wine bar has everything you could ask for and is located steps away from Rome's most famous monument, the Colosseum. If you want to start the night with aperitivo and a couple glasses of great wine, and finish with a loop around the colosseum (absolutely breathtaking when it's lit up at night), well, no one's stopping you.


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Summer and time for mountains… Finally!
After something that feels like an age of silence, I´m just about to wrap up the plans for this years vacay, #Swemester.
Past time has been fully loaded with life and little time or inspiration to give you guys anything inspiring to read. But hopefully this will change.
But with the difference that I am going to take the passage from Saltoluokta to Abisko instead of the "classic" route from Abisko to Nikkaluokta.
It is going to be some education and some r´n´r, to be able to give the customers valuable information about the track and to get a first hands perspective on the trail, that seems to be the biggest thing and what "everybody" does now days.
(Thoughts about it being crowded is noted, we see just how crowded it is going to be this time of the season.
I´m just going to plot out the tour and measure the distances. Then we´re set!
Bought myself some new gear to try out as well.
Right now it is summiting up to the whole of 17,7 kg, 39 lb Not sure if I would call that lightweiht or ordinary weight. time will tell, sure thing is that it could be slimed down a few kgs/lbs.


If you are looking for a lucrative career in Louisiana, becoming an HVAC technician is an option you should explore. Learning the HVAC trade is one way that you can be your own boss. HVAC training is available, and we have the information you need for exploring this career path.
In Louisiana, you must be licensed to be a HVAC contractor. If you have the desire to work in extreme heat and cold conditions, to be your own boss, or work as part of a team, HVAC is the field you should explore. Heating and air technicians are valued in Louisiana because the extreme heat is battled by effective air conditioning units.
If you study hard, you will be able to pass the exam to become a licensed HVAC technician in Louisiana and attain a degree from the community college. This is the most common way to enter the HVAC field.
If a traditional school setting is not for you, you can be selected to work under a journeyman, licensed HVAC technician to learn the trade. Experience as an apprentice gives you the on-the-job HVAC training that you need. To be able to pass the exams, you must know the basics about heating and air conditioning repair and installation. Working alongside an experienced HVAC technician provides you with insights that you can't get from just reading a textbook. Learning the business from the ground up is one advantage of working as an apprentice.
Louisiana has its own Apprenticeship Division of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. Apprentices must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or an equivalent. Programs of work study last from 2 to 5 years. Apprentices also attend classroom instruction and are required to log 144 hours in the classroom per year. Apprentices usually are required to furnish their own books and tools. There is an application process that must be followed. If you are selected, you must be a diligent student worker to obtain licensure. In some cases, you may be able to obtain college credit during your apprenticeship.
HVAC apprenticeship training is only one of 50 different occupations that are registered in Louisiana. You could be one of the eligible applicants who is placed in a vacant apprenticeship opportunity. You can learn and be paid at the same time! If you do satisfactory work, your wages are gradually increased. It is just another reason to do your best during your apprenticeship.
A commercial contractor or subcontractor license is required for projects exceeding a value of $50,000 including labor and materials.
The minimum fee for contractor licensing in Louisiana is $120.The fee is an administrative cost that is assessed. The trade exam is required. A Business and Law exam is also required if you intend to be an HVAC contractor in Louisiana.
The Louisiana State Board of Contractors' Department of Examinations and Assessment is responsible for administering the exams. After your application has been accepted, you will be given an exam approval notice with instructions on how to register for the exam online. You will receive an email with the date, time, and location of the exam. You must sit for the exam personally.
In the event that you don't pass the exam, it costs a whopping $120 to retake the test. You also must wait 30 days before you are allowed to retake the test. If you fail, you will be notified about how to register for your next attempt.
The Business and Law exam is an honor system online exam that is open book. You don't have to register ahead of time to take the exam. This exam is multiple choice and is based on the Contractor's Guide to Business, Law and Project Management. The test questions are based on the entire book, including the appendices.
The Air Conditioning Work, Ventilation, Refrigeration, and Duct Work exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and is closed book. You are given four hours to complete the exam. The exam covers five sections of content.
Twenty-six percent of the exam covers HVAC and Refrigeration Systems. Another 26 percent of the exam covers Piping Systems and Hydronics for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Instrumentation, controls, and balancing is 10 percent of the exam.
Eighteen percent of the exam covers Air Distribution Systems and Ventilation. And 21 percent of the exam covers Project Management, Estimating and Plan Reading.
The exam is administered by Department of Examinations and Assessment, which is a division of the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
To be able to pass the exam, you must have a working knowledge of modern refrigeration and air conditioning. A suggested reference is Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. You should be familiar with the Trane Air Conditioning Manual and the 2012 International Mechanical Code. Managing the Construction Process and MCAA Project Manager's Manual are additional references that should be reviewed before sitting for this exam.
Another suggested resource is our EPA 608 practice tests. These are a great way to familiarize yourself with the material.
The testing center prohibits cameras, hats, sunglasses, scanning devices, food and drinks, books and reference materials, cell phones, and calculators. You can't wear a watch on testing day either. Pens and pencils are also restricted along with purses or tote bags. If you bring any of these contraband items, you will have to leave them behind during check-in.
Pencils, paper, and calculators will be provided at the test site. Reference materials will also be provided. You may not use your own books. It is a good idea to be familiar with all of the reference materials before the test.
There are ten testing centers in Louisiana. They are located at the community colleges around the state. You can also sit for the exam at the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors location in Baton Rouge or at LSU-Alexandria. Be sure to bring your government-issued photo ID to the testing center, and you must know your social security number.
Gaining experience, studying hard, and passing the exams will put you well on the way to becoming licensed as an HVAC contractor in Louisiana. Being able to set your own schedule and being your own boss point toward unlimited earning potential. Being a heating and air technician is a wise career choice in Louisiana.
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Has Dana White's Son Aidan White Got Any Interest In Fighting?
Home » Celebrity Babies » Has Dana White's Son Aidan White Got Any Interest In Fighting?
Published On: June 6, 2021 SK
Aidan White made his amateur boxing debut in 2018. Pic Source: Aidan White's Instagram.
Aidan, The Middle Child
Dana White's Son Is An Amateur Boxer
Trains And Get's Tips From UFC Pros
Sweet-Sweet Sixteen
Also Plays Football
His Girlfriend Accepted In The Family
American businessman and the president of the biggest fighting promotion, Dana White, is a father of three. The 51-year-old, when not bossing around the Ultimate Fighting Championship, keeps himself busy with his family.
The multi-millionaire is married to his high school sweetheart Anne Stella White since 1996. In their over 20 years of togetherness, they have been blessed with two sons and a beautiful daughter.
In this article, we will look into Dana White's son Aidan Charles White and get to know him better.
Out of Dana White's children, his second child, Aidan White, has gathered the most attention. He has become a celebrity child star of his own and has a whooping 23.5K followers on Instagram.
Aidan's brother Dana White III recently joined the University of San Diego and became part of the football team in freshman year. In addition, the MMA Tycoon's youngest child and only daughter, Savannah White, is in her schooling years.
Dana White's son Aidan White was born on the 18th of July, 2002, and is 18-years-old.
Also Read: Randall Park's Daughter, Rudy Louise Park
In 2018, Aidan White made his amateur boxing debut at the St. Patrick's Day Boxing Show. The entire scene was covered on his father's Instagram as Dana was his son's cornerman.
The 18-year-old was put up against Andre LeClerc and had their bout at the Junior Golden Gloves Division. However, the star power of the UFC's boss was enough to make the debut of his second-born as the main event for the evening.
Here we go @aidanwhite29 pic.twitter.com/BhDtltVUPI
— danawhite (@danawhite) March 11, 2018
Other than boxing, Aidan also has Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training but excelled much more with his striking. He hasn't fought since and holds the record of one win and no loss.
At the moment, he is improving his game which has kept him away from the sport.
Since your father owns the biggest fighting promotion in the world, you surely have a lot of benefits. As Aidan Charles is taking boxing seriously as a profession, his father has provided him with all the support.
Dana White's son Aidan White often trains with UFC talents such as welterweight champion Kamaru "The Nightmare" Usman and former bantamweight champion Cody "No Love" Garbrandt.
Dana White's son, Aidan White, occasionally trains with UFC pros. Pic Source: Aidan White's Instagram.
Besides training and getting useful tips from his father's employees, Aidan is also privileged to meet his heroes such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady.
Unlike him and his brother, Aidan's mother and sister rarely appear in the spotlight.
Dana White went all in for his second son's 16th birthday party, which reportedly cost him over $1 Million.
It was a day-time pool party and night-time concert in Drai's Nightclub, Las Vegas. The concert featured performances by A$AP Rocky, Migos, Everlast & DJ Carnage. The amateur boxer was doing stage dives and enjoying the moment.
Dana's son had also been given a boxing championship belt which looked quite expensive. The entire birthday bash seemed more expensive than a UFC event.
Aidan's 16th birthday party had more to than just live concerts and pool parties. His father also gifted him a customized Land Rover Defender.
Dana White's son Aidan White is a boxer and a skilled football player currently playing for his high school.
Like his brother, Aidan also attended Faith Lutheran High School and was part of the Crusaders' football team. He is not at the level of this brother, but one wouldn't mess around with him in the field.
Aidan graduated from high school in May 2021 and is yet to start his uni-life.
Dana and Anne have been supportive parents to their kids and have even accepted their girlfriends.
Just like his brother, Aidan keeps the details of his lovelife private but often posts pictures with his partner. The love birds attended their high school together and were even given the thumbs up by Dana White.
A post shared by Aidan Charles White (@aidan_white_)
Since both of them have graduated from high school, information about whether they will attend the same university remains a bit blur.
With all that said, Dana White's son Aidan Charles White is living life happily and enjoying his boxing. We wish him the very best for the days to come and his overall well-being.
The name Aidan is a boy's name of Irish origin which means "little fire."
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Macau ist politisch in zwei Städte gegliedert, diese sind aber nicht in dieser Norm codiert.

Der aktuelle Landescode wurde im November 2017 zuletzt aktualisiert.

Für Macau existiert auch der Code CN-MO in ISO 3166-2:CN.

Einzelnachweise

Siehe auch
 ISO 3166-2, Referenztabelle der Ländercodes.
 ISO 3166-1, Referenztabelle der Ländercodes, wie sie in Domainnamen verwendet werden.

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Leighton goes down, but Boucher, Flyers avenge Thursday's loss with 4-3 shootout win
By Travis Hughes@TravisSBN Sep 24, 2010, 9:56pm EDT
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Revenge.
The Flyers got some tonight, avenging a Thursday night shootout loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs with a Friday night shootout win of their own. The big story as this one wraps up? Michael Leighton left the game just before the shootout with what the broadcasters on Leafs TV were calling a slight injury. Beyond that, we don't know much.
But you have to imagine something is wrong, because just throwing Boucher in without any warmup in a shootout situation is a recipe for injury, and you have to expect that Peter Laviolette wouldn't do that unless it were necessary.
Let's hope nothing major is wrong with Leights. Bullet points, now.
- Phil Kessel actually won the game in overtime, but it was waived off and the officials didn't go upstairs. Apparently there's no video replay in exhibition games. Sorry, Leafs.
- Dan Carcillo absolutely demolished Carl Gunnarsson in the first period. Mike Brown, who sports a terrible mustache, attacked Carcillo and they fought to a draw in a battle of terrible mustaches.
- Eric Wellwood got his first look in orange and black and had the great fortune of playing most of the game on a line with Carcillo and Darroll Powe. Despite, he put in a solid performance. Very hard-nosed type play. That's what playing with those two will do to you, though.
He played a part in the Flyers second goal, though, while out there with Nikolai Zherdev and Claude Giroux. Kind of a fluky goal. Clearly, the coaches liked what they saw from Wellwood, because he started overtime with Danny Briere. In overtime, Briere fed him with a beauty and Wellwood made a move that would make his fat brother jealous. Just missed, though, hitting the outside of the net.
- Giroux's shootout goal was a thing of beauty. I'm convinced this dude has a little sleeve on under his elbow pad, kind of like a quarterback in the NFL would wear, that has a list of moves on it. And they're all stolen from NHL 11.
- Much like game one against the Devils, Leighton looked really solid until about the midway point of the second period. From there, his rebound control and a subpar defense cost him and the Flyers. He played all three periods, though, and while he wasn't tested too much in the third, he looked okay when he did see rubber. Can't blame the third Leafs goal on him, though.
- Again, for the second straight night, Andrej Meszaros did not impress. I made sure I watched him closely every time he took the ice, too. He had a perfect chance to tie the game on the power play in the third period and fanned on it Carter-in-Game-6-style. He has time to improve, but right now, he's not worth his hefty salary.
More bullets after the jump. Holding off on the comment of the night since the game wasn't on TV and a lot of people are jumping in the thread for the 10 PM encore on NHL Network.
- Oskars Bartulis had a rusty game, not helped at all by the penalty he took that led to the Leafs first goal.
- Put Andreas Nodl on the "good game" list tonight after a mediocre performance last night. He was all over the place and all over the puck, just when he needed a strong outing.
- Colton Orr probably had the best game of his professional career. He owes Kessel a beer or 12.
- Mike Testwuide got to play with Briere and Nodl for most of the night. To my knowledge, he didn't really take advantage of the opportunity. He didn't look particularly bad, per se, but he didn't stand out either. The same could be said for David Laliberte, who played with Zherdev and Giroux for most of the night. To be fair, though, playing with those two is a lot to keep up with.
- Speaking of Zherdev, he looks very shifty and you can tell he has a lot of skill in the offensive end. He's a bit rusty, perhaps, as evidenced by the between-the-legs pass to nobody in the second period or a few other passes that were just a bit off the mark. Hopefully that improves with time. As for defense? Well, that's a different story. He just kind of floats around in his own end. from what I noticed tonight.
- Still, wouldn't mind hearing "Giroux to Zherdev... SCORE!" 20 more times this season.
- I thought Carcillo had a pretty solid game. I wonder if he can feel Bill Guerin breathing down his neck?
- It seemed like Erik Gustafsson was getting a lot of ice time, but I don't have a log to double check that with. If my inclination is correct, that could mean the coaches are giving him a hard look.
Flyperbole: Sidney's office chair Toilet jokes, Kodak Black, and a farewell.
2022 is even worse, somehow... Postgame 1/13


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TV journalist and best-selling crime writer Simon Hall joins our Guest Speaker line up at Swanwick
If crime fiction is your genre, we have a rare double treat for you on Swanwick Tuesday this year. The Derbyshire Police Forensics Team are joining us in the afternoon for a demonstration of all the latest techniques in trapping villains - and in the evening, Simon Hall will be regaling us with stories of his life as a BBC TV Crime Reporter and author of the best selling TV Detective book series.
Simon will be staying with us for most of the week and is running Short Courses on both Wednesday and Thursday.
Better still, you could have a chance for a private 1-to-1 with Simon to discuss any project you are currently working on. These sessions are always immensely popular, so do get your request in quickly. Simon is offering pre-booked 20 minute sessions from Tuesday through to Thursday, with all proceeds going to the School. If you haven't yet sent in your Booking Form, you can select Simon - or any of our other available 1:1 tutors - by ticking the appropriate box(es) on the form and adding the fee to your total.
Even if you have already booked for Swanwick, you can still request one of these special 1:1 sessions. Simply email Lesley on secretary@swanwickwritersschool.org.uk or fill in the online enquiry form on the Contact page.
Swanwick Page to Swanwick Stage (formerly Write, Camera, Action!)
We know some of you have been anxiously awaiting news of this year's Write, Camera, Action! and there has been a delay due to the title having copyright constraints. So, after a great deal of debate and conversation, we are delighted to announce that it is back this year under the new name of Swanwick Page To Swanwick Stage and will be organised as usual by our lovely Katie White.
There will be awards for
Best Actor/Actress in a Comedy
Best Actor/Actress in a Drama
Best Play, Comedy/Drama
voted for by your fellow Swanwickers.
This event is principally to explore script writing but as actors, directors and stage hands are also required for the performance, everyone is welcome. You can come along and watch but there's no guarantee you won't be roped in to help out!
First things first, though: if you're like to submit a script, please read the competition guidelines and additional tips on the Swanwick Page to Swanwick Stage page.
Good luck - and see you at 'The Swannies'!


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Q: Reading XML with records with different columns in same records array I need to parse a XML response in C# and load in SQL.
Just to brief,i know how to use XMLSerializer to parse the xml, so that is not i am looking for. My concern is my XML structure which i received from from web request. Below is the subset of xml, i received from xml
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    <administration_name>admin1</administration_name>
    <creator>Leekha, Mohit</creator>
    <object_category>painting</object_category>
    <object_number>1243</object_number>
    <id>31</id>
    <reproduction.reference>2458.jpg</reproduction.reference>
    <title lang="nl-NL" invariant="false">The Title1</title>
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    <object_number>Z.567 & X-124</object_number>
    <id>34</id>
    <reproduction.reference>Z.567 & X-124(1).jpg</reproduction.reference>
    <reproduction.reference>Z.567 & X-124(2).jpg</reproduction.reference>
    <reproduction.reference>Z.567 & X-124(3).jpg</reproduction.reference>
</record>
</recordList>
</apiXML>

My Concerns:

*

*Some records have multiple data members with same name. Like record id 31 has 3 titles

*Number of columns are different for each record.

So all i am asking is for suggestions how could i deal with scenario. Any suggestions are welcome

A: You'll need a couple of supporting classes to get that XML deserialized as is, as you didn't specify any other requirements.
Your database wold have tables for your record elements and all the collections within.
Serialization classes
Those classes will hold an in memory representation of your XML. At the root will be the Api class.
[XmlRoot("apiXML")]
public class Api
{
     [XmlArray("recordList")]
     [XmlArrayItem("record", typeof(Record))]
     public List<Record> RecordList {get;set;}
}

[Serializable]
public class Record
{
    [XmlAttribute("id")]
    public int RecordId {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("id")]
    public int Id {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("administration_name")]
    public string AdministrationName {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("object_number")]
    public string ObjectNumber {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("creator")]
    public List<Creator> Creators {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("object_category")]
    public List<ObjectCategory> ObjectCategories {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("reproduction.reference")]
    public List<ReproductionReference> ReproductionReferences {get;set;}

    [XmlElement("title")]
    public List<Title> Titles {get;set;}
}

[Serializable]
public class Title:Child
{
    [XmlAttribute("invariant")]
    public bool Invariant {get;set;}

    [XmlAttribute("lang")]
    public string Culture {get;set;}

    [XmlText]
    public string Text {get;set;}
}

public class Child
{
    [XmlIgnore]
    public int ParentId {get;set;}
}

[Serializable]
public class Creator:Child
{
    [XmlText]
    public string Text {get;set;}
}

[Serializable]
public class ObjectCategory:Child
{
    [XmlText]
    public string Text {get;set;}
}

[Serializable]
public class ReproductionReference:Child
{
    [XmlText]
    public string Text {get;set;}
}

Deserialization
With the classes correctly annotated deserializing the XML only needs a couple
of lines:
var ser = new XmlSerializer(typeof(Api));
var sr = new StringReader(xml);
var api = (Api) ser.Deserialize(sr);

Processing and building up tables
In the variable api we  now have the in-memory object graph which you can project on a relational database schema. For normalized model you'll need the following tables:

*

*Record(id, [fields in class])

*Creator(id, ..)

*Title(id, ...)

*ObjectCategory(id, ...)

*ObjectNumber (id, ...)

*ReproductionReference(id, ...)

Between these tables you'll need link tables that follow all the same convention like the one between Record and Creator:

*

*RecordCreator(RecordId, CreatorId)

I'll assume you know how to create those tables and create a connection to your database.
// use an SqlAdapter.Fill to get the below  dataset call
// sqlAdapter.Fill(ds);
var ds = new DataSet();
// this is here so you can test without a database
// test mocking code
var recTable = ds.Tables.Add("Record");
recTable.Columns.Add("Id");
recTable.Columns.Add("AdministrationName");
recTable.Columns.Add("ObjectNumber");

var creTable = ds.Tables.Add("Creator");
creTable.Columns.Add("Id", typeof(int)).AutoIncrement = true;
creTable.Columns.Add("Text");

var reccreTable = ds.Tables.Add("RecordCreator");
reccreTable.Columns.Add("RecordId");
reccreTable.Columns.Add("CreatorId");
// end mocking code

// copy object graph and build link tables
foreach(var record in api.RecordList)
{
    // each main record is created
    var rtRow = recTable.NewRow();
    rtRow["Id"] = record.Id;
    rtRow["AdministrationName"] = record.AdministrationName;
    rtRow["ObjectNumber"] = record.ObjectNumber;
    recTable.Rows.Add(rtRow);
    // handle each collection
    foreach(var creator in record.Creators)
    {
        DataRow creRow; // will hold our Creator row
        // first try to find if the Text is already there
        var foundRows = creTable.Select(String.Format("Text='{0}'", creator.Text));
        if (foundRows.Length < 1)
        {
            // if not, add it to the Creator table
            creRow =  creTable.NewRow(); // Id is autoincrement!
            creRow["Text"] = creator.Text;
            creTable.Rows.Add(creRow);
        }
        else
        {
            // otherwise, we found an existing one
            creRow = foundRows[0];
        }
        // link record and creator
        var reccreRow = reccreTable.NewRow();
        reccreRow["RecordId"] = record.Id;
        reccreRow["CreatorId"] = creRow["Id"];
        reccreTable.Rows.Add(reccreRow);
   }

   // the other collections follow a similar pattern but is left for the reader
}
// now call Update to write the changes to the db.
// SqlDataAdapter.Update(ds);

That concludes the code and structure you'll need to store that SQL in an RDBMS database without losing information.

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Nicaraguan Trade Unions
UK - Nicaragua TU solidarity
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NSCAG rebuts inaccurate reports on Nicaragua
NSCAG News | on: Monday, 11 December 2017
Earlier this year, we challenged an extremely misleading and inaccurate report published by Global Witness – see link below:-
http://www.nscag.org/news/article/191/NSCAG-expresses-concerns-over-Global-Witness-report-on-Nicaragua
We sought a meeting with Global Witness to discuss our concerns with them, but Global Witness refused to engage with us and stood by their report.
Following on from this, at the beginning of November, Reuters published an article – 'Nicaragua climate politics in hot water over canal plan'. As with the Global Witness report, the article was full of distortions and inaccuracies, some of which were based on the Global Witness report. A link to the article can be found here. We immediately sent in a response to the article, a copy of which can be found at the link below:-
http://www.nscag.org/resources/Reuters%20Response.pdf
Again, Reuters stood by their article and were unwilling either to correct it or to publish our response. However, they did agree to publish an article by John Perry who has been involved in solidarity work with Nicaragua since the 1980s, has lived and worked in Masaya since 2003 and has a great deal of expertise around environmental issues and the proposed Canal. A copy of John's article can be found on the Reuters website at the link below:-
http://news.trust.org/item/20171201092333-6asue/
NSCAG has also submitted the following comment on the Reuters article to the Zilient website (www.zilient.org) which carried the Reuters article:-
'The tone of this article is misleading and contains inaccuracies.
Nicaragua is lumped in with the US and Syria as sharing 'pariah' status for not (until recently) signing the Paris Agreement. But this was because Nicaragua took a principled stand to reject the Agreement as being too weak, the exact opposite of the position of the climate change-denying Trump administration.
And it quotes human rights watchdog Global Witness's inaccurate claims that Nicaragua is 'the most dangerous country for environmental activists per capita, with 11 killed last year,' implying that these deaths were of protestors against the proposed interoceanic canal across the south of Nicaragua.
But the deaths in question were actually the result of land disputes between illegal settlers and indigenous people in the north east of the country, nowhere near the route of the canal. There have been no killings related to the protests against the proposed canal'
We continue to be concerned that, based on limited sources, organisations such as Global Witness and Reuters continue to produce reports and articles which are biased and misleading and which rely for most of their information on those who are opposed to the Nicaraguan Government. It is interesting to note that, in the face of this relentless criticism, not a single Nicaraguan name appears on the recently published list of women killed fighting for human rights in 2017:-
https://amp.theguardian.com/global-development/2017/nov/29/remembering-women-killed-fighting-for-human-rights-in-2017
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Q: Добавление  к ссылкам Есть задача добавить к ссылкам тег <meta name="robots" content="noindex,follow">.
Правильно ли поставлена задача?
По идее для ссылок нужно ставить атрибут rel="nofollow"
Разве если добавить вышеприведённый тег meta в ссылку <a>, он также будет работать?
Возможно эту задачу кто-то не правильно поставил, некомпетентное лицо.
Как можно решить другим способом?

A: Вы всё верно написали, для ссылок ставится rel="nofollow".
<meta name="robots" content="noindex,follow"> же записывается в начало файла обычно в head блок.
И это не одно и тоже.
rel="nofollow" означает что по данной ссылке роботу не надо переходить, возможно он будет делать переход, но такой переход в расчёте релевантности страниц участвовать не будет.
В то время как <meta name="robots" content="noindex,follow"> означает что всю страницу не надо индексировать (то есть содержание страницы в индекс не попадёт), но при этом сама страница будет обойдена роботом и по ссылкам будет идти переход со всеми вытекающими последствиями.
Заметим что написано follow а не nofollow.


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UK's Independent Tries to Erase Prince's Blackness by Labeling Him 'Mixed Race'
Prince's parents, John Lewis Nelson and Mattie Della Baker
Several poignant think pieces have been posted over the last 24 hours about Prince's life and his contributions to music, pop culture, activism and style. But there's one think piece that has caught the ire of many people. Especially since it totally labeled the icon "mixed race."
The writer of the piece on the United Kingdom's Independent website wrote about how she related to Prince because of his artistry, as well as the fact that he was mixed race, like she is.
But … ummm, she obviously isn't that much of a Prince fan. If she were, she would know that Prince wasn't mixed race.
Just because the woman playing his mother in Purple Rain was white doesn't mean his real mother was.
Mattie Della Baker, pictured above, was a black woman.
John Lewis Nelson, pictured above, was a black man.
When two black people get together and procreate, they make black babies. Those babies may be light-skinned, dark-skinned or something in between. It's called genes.
Now, I understand the writer's love for and fascination with Prince, but how dare she try to downplay his blackness! Prince reveled in his blackness. He even shaded white people in one song and referred to them as devils.
I understand there are issues in the U.K. when it comes to being, their fancy word, "coloured." But keep those issues to yourselves.
Prince was black.
Will always be black.
And was proud of it.


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Q: Resolver main.c: (.text.startup+0x22f): referencia a 'reservar_memoria' sin definir Tengo tres archivos que quiero compilar, uno el main.c, otro kernel.cu y otro kerne.h con las cabeceras de las funciones que están en kernel.cu, pero al compilar solo me reconoce la primera función que tengo en kerel.h, el resto me sale el error de compilación de función sin definir.
En kernel.h tengo:
#ifndef _KERNEL_H
#define _KERNEL_H

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C"
#endif

void select_device();
void reservar_memoria( float *image, int bands, int image_size, float *v_c, float *image_c, float *normM_c, float *out_c);

#endif

En kernel.cu:
#include "kernel.h"
#include <cuda.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <time.h>

#include <sys/time.h>
#include <sys/resource.h>

void reservar_memoria( float *image, int bands, int image_size, float *v_c, float *image_c, float *normM_c, float *out_c){
    // Reservamos memoria para los arrays
    cudaMalloc((void**)&v_c, bands*sizeof(float));
    cudaMalloc((void**)&image_c, bands*image_size*sizeof(float));
    cudaMemcpy(image_c, image, bands*image_size*sizeof(float), cudaMemcpyHostToDevice);
    cudaMalloc((void**)&normM_c, image_size*sizeof(float));
    cudaMalloc((void**)&out_c, image_size*sizeof(float));
}

void select_device(){ // Devolver el numero de hilos para saber el tamaño de los bloques
    int count;
    int i, device;
    cudaDeviceProp prop;

    cudaGetDeviceCount(&count);

    for(i = 0; i < count; ++i){
        cudaGetDeviceProperties(&prop, i);

        printf("Device %d, con nombre: %s, con maximo de hilos por bloque: %d, con maximas dimensiones de cada grid: %d, con maximo hilo por bloque: %d \n", i, prop.name, prop.maxThreadsPerBlock, prop.maxGridSize[0], prop.maxThreadsDim[0]);

    }

    printf("Select a device: ");
    scanf ("%d", &device);
    cudaSetDevice(device);

}

// Más código

y en main.c :
#include "kernel.h"
#include <stdio.h>
#include <math.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <sys/time.h>
#include "ReadWrite.h"
#include <sys/resource.h>

int main (int argc, char* argv[]){

// Declaración de variables

    select_device();
    reservar_memoria( image, bands, image_size, v_c, image_c, normM_c, out_c);

//Código
}

Al compilarlo la función select_device no da problemas pero todas las que ponga debajo en el archivo kernel.h no las encuentra y sale el mensaje de función sin definir en main.c.
¿Por qué no las encuentra si en todos los archivos está kernel.h o cómo puedo corregirlo?

A: Tu problema está aquí:
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C"
#endif

Tal y como lo tienes puesto, extern "C" solo aplica a la siguiente declaración de función, que, casualmente, es void select_device( );.
Para indicarlo en mas de 1 función, o lo pones en todas ellas (poco práctico), o, mejor aun, lo haces con un bloque:
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif

void select_device();
void reservar_memoria( float *image, int bands, int image_size, float *v_c, float *image_c, float *normM_c, float *out_c);

#ifdef __cplusplus
}
#endif


In the Spring of 2011 I spent about a week consuming dangerous amounts of caffeine and sugar in order to spew out what I call a draconity guide. I have since updated the guide semi-annually with it''''''''s most recent improvement having been in the summer of 2016.
I wrote it in order to share my personal experiences and advice with newly awakened otherkin. It exists in a roughly sixty page long pdf format and covers an immense variety of topics in five Sections.
Section one being the spirituality of otherkin.
Section two being the social implications of draconity.
Section three being the psychology of otherkin.
Section four being useful advice and quotes.
Section five being an addendum consisting of past opinions and advice.
The topics of each category are listed within a contents section at the start of the guide.
Due to the fact that I have been a lurker for several years and do not speak with many other dragons outside of those few who have stumbled upon me in the past, criticism and critique of this guide is highly encouraged!
I would rather be told that I have been wrong or opinionated on some subjects then to risk leading newly awakened kin astray from their natural paths.
I hope this guide may be of some use, it is a work in progress and is subjective, take everything with a grain of salt and work to find your own path.


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Пафос (, ) је пети по величини град на Кипру, смештен у његовој југозападном делу. Пафос је и средиште истоименог округа Пафос.

Пафос је по предању место рођења Афродите, грчке богиње љубави. У доба старе Грчке и старог Рима Пафос је био главно средиште Кипра. Остаци палате римског надзорника са дивним мозаицима представљају данас велико туристичко одредиште. У 1. веку град је посетио и апостол Павле. Због свега наведеног Пафос се налази на списку културне баштине УНЕСКОа.

Географија
Пафос се налази у југозападном делу Кипра. Удаљеност Пафоса од главног града Никозије је око 125 км југозападно. Оба града су повезана савременим ауто-путем.

Пафос се налази на обали Средоземног мора, али је од саме обале одвојен стрмим литицама. Већи део градског подручја смештен на платоу од 70-80 метара надморске висине, који је приближно раван и стога обрађен око града. Северно од града издиже се планина Тродос, највиша на острву.

Пафос од свих значајнијих места на Кипру има најблажу климу - најумеренија лета и најблаже зиме.

Историја

Предање о оснивању

По предању Пафос је био син Пигмалиона  и Галатеје. Пигмалион је обожавао Афродиту и њену статуу је држао не само у палати, него ју је носио и на свој кревет. Пафос је основао град под покровитељством Афродите и ту је саградио велики храм посвећен Афродите. Према другом предању, коју је сачувао Страбон, град су основале Амазонке.

Праисторија и антика
Према археолошким извештајима Пафос је насељен од неолита. Сматра се древним средиштем обожавања Афродите и предхеленских богиња плодности. Према предању Афродита је рођена из морске пене крај Кипра. Грци из Микене су у 12. веку п. н. е. изградили храм посвећен датој богињи. Остаци вила, палата, позоришта, тврђава и гробова сведоче да је то место било од огромне архитектонске и историјске вредности. Мозаици из Новог Пафоса (Неа Пафоса) су међу најлепшима на свету.

У време Александра Македонског последњи краљ Пафоса Никокле изградио је луку Пафос. Касније, у доба хеленизма Пафос је заменио Саламис као главни град Кипра. Разлог је био положај града - тадашњи владари Кипра, Птолемејиди, одабрали су Пафос као ближе место њиховој престоници Александрији. У току је откопавање позоришта из 4. века п. н. е.

Афродита и Пафос
Грци се слажу да се по легенди Афродита родила из морске пене крај Пафоса и изашла из мора. Према Паузијану, њено обожавање у Пафосу увели су Сиријци, али вероватније је да су обожавање започели Феничани. Афродита
и њено обожавање на Кипру спомиње се у Одисеји, тако да је и пре археолошких ископавања било јасно да је њен култ настао пре времена Хомера (око 700. п. н. е.). Средиште обожавања Афродите је био ту не само за Кипар, него за цели Егеј. Свештеници култа Афродите имали су огромну моћ. У близини се налазило и пророчиште. Први храм Афродите срушио је земљотрес, па је Веспазијан дао поновну изградњу храма посвећеног Афродити.

Апостол Павле у Пафосу
Апостол Павле се искрцао у Саламису и ту је ширио хришћанство на свом првом мисионарском путовању. Затим је путовао целом јужном обалом Кипра док није дошао до Пафоса. У Пафосу им се супростављао јеврејски врач Елимас. Елимас је након супростављања Павлу и Варнави био постао привремено ослепео. Римски проконзул Сергије Паул се тада уверио у хришћанство, па је прихватио хришћанство од Павла. Од тог времена Павле се више не назива по свом претходном имену Савле. Павле је постао вођа хришћана.

Нови Пафос
Нови Пафос је садашњи град, који је основан на обали мора са веома добром луком. Налази се на око 12 километара од Старог Пафоса. Паузаније наводи да је оснивач Новог Пафоса био Агапенор, вођа Аркадијанаца при опсади Троје. Након заузимања Троје старогрчка флота се раздвојила у олују и Агапенор је био бачен до Кипра. Као и Стари Пафос, тако је и Нови Пафос обожавао Афродиту и ту је исто тако саграђено неколико храмова посвећених истој богињи.

Каснија историја
Након арапских и других напада од 7. века па надаље Пафос је губио значај. Никозија је постала главни град Кипра, пошто као копнени град није била изложена нападима са мора. Ларнака је постајала познатија као лука од Пафоса. Град је губио становништво и током отоманске и током британске власти. До 1974. г. град и његов округ су били најнеразвијенији на острву.

Након 1974. године започео је брзи економски развој на свим пољима, а посебно туризму. Почео је и поновни раст становништва. Влада је много улагала у брану за наводњавање и у систем за развођење воде. Влада је поред брана улагала и у осталу мрежу (путну, електро-). Изграђен је савремени ауто-пут и остали путеви, а и међународни аеродром у Пафосу. После изградње јавне мреже дошла је и приватна иницијатива, која је највише заслужна за изградњу хотела, вила и забавних садржаја.

Становништво
Град Пафос има око 28.000 становника (2010. године, управне границе града), док цела општина има 47.300 становника (крај 2001). Целокупно градско подручја са више мањих насеља има око 70 хиљда становника (2010. године). Градско становништво непрестано расте. Већинско становништво су Грци, а последњих година у граду има и све више странаца, махом економских усељеника са Истока и бивших туриста са Запада.

Привреда
Привреда Пафоса педставља заснива се највише на туризму, које се брзо развија. Поред тога, лука Пафос није значајна као она у Лимасолу, али је значајна за риболов. У подручју Пафоса доста западњака, махом Енглеза је купило куђе и виле да би проводили своје пензионерске дане у овом делу Кипра са најугоднијом климом.

Знаменитости

УНЕСКО је читав град Пафос ставио на списак светске културне баштине.
 У луци се налази тврђава Пафос, коју је најпре изградила Византија, као тврђаву за заштиту луке. Лизињани су је обновили у 13. веку. Млечани нису могли да одбране острво од Турака, па су 1570. г. разорили тврђаву. Турци су је поново обновили;
 Саранта Колонес у Пафосу је тврђава, коју су Лизињани изградили првих година своје власти. Уништена је у потресу 1222. године, али њени остаци су и данас видљиви;
 Кућа Дионисија, кућа Тезеја и Ајона имају прекрасне мозаике. Откопане су након 16. векова под земљом;
 Гробница краљева, представља мистериозне гробнице великаша, а не краљева
 Археолошки музеј;
 античко Одеон позориште;
 Павлови стубови, где је апостол Павле наводно бичеван;
 катакомбе из раног хришћанског праздобља;
 црква светог Соломонија;
 Афродитине стене, налазе се близу Пафоса. Према предању ту је Афродита рођена у морској пени. Према другој легенди јунак из византијског периода Дигеније Акрита је један огроман камен бацио на том месту на Сарацене, који су нападали Кипар.
 Афродитин храм крај Старог Пафоса, чији су најранији остаци из 12. века п. н. е. Тај храм је представљао једно од најзначајних места ходошаћа у античко време све до 3. и 4. века;
 манастир Ајос Неофит, чувен је по једнима од најлепших фрески из 12. до 15. века.

Партнерски градови
  Крф

Види још
 Гробница краљева (Пафос)

Референце

Спољашње везе

 Острво Кипар - Пафос

 Древни Кипар и Ашмолејски музеј
 "Ископавања древног Пафоса": Универзитет у Сиднеју
 Слике и снимци из Пафоса

Градови на Кипру
Светска баштина на Кипру
Древни градови
Википројект географија/Насеља на Кипру


Tuesday through Friday, the day begins with ICF community drop-in. The drop-in is a great place to enjoy coffee or tea with neighbors and friends, munch on a bagel or toast, read the paper, or use the phone. Volunteers lend a helping hand working the kitchen and welcoming guests into the laid-back setting. With no music, radio or television, the drop-in offers the community a tranquil sanctuary.
Every Wednesday noon, people gather at ICF to enjoy a hearty bowl of soup and bannock. Prepared by volunteers, this nourishing meal doubles as a public forum, keeping everyone up-to-date on current events and opportunities. These Wednesday lunches are also a great occasion for diverse agencies and community groups to come together and exchange ideas. Children and volunteers dine for free. For everyone else, $2 is as close as it gets to a free lunch!
From its creation, the Indian Metis Christian Fellowship was conceived with the principle of "community ownership" in mind. Today, chimatawa, a Cree word meaning "building up together" best describes the collaborative effort between IMCF Council, staff, volunteers and the greater community. The chimatawa principle encourages individuals to increase their skills and self-confidence, even as they build up neighbors and friends. Without doubt, improving social and employment skills are central to the chimatawa ideal. Staff and volunteer collaborations, along with the spirit of chimatawa, help IMCFwork towards its mandate to "build an urban Aboriginal community through serving social and spiritual needs".
ICF hosts talking circles for men and women. Each talking circle begins with a smudging prayer. Talking circles allow participants to share personal struggles and achievements in a confidential and supportive environment. Availability of talking circles depends on demand and availability of resource people.
Community members often bring their secrets and hardships to the ministry. Many approach ICF staff for assistance. Ministry staff are prepared to listen and help. Confidentiality and Privacy is respected at all times. However, when the expertise required goes beyond the staff member's abilities or time constraints, people needing assistance are referred to appropriate service agencies and individuals.
Each Good Friday, ICF hosts a "Memorial Wake for Jesus Christ." During this annual event, bannock and chokecherry juice are shared to symbolically observe Christ's instructions to his disciples. Community members prepare food that is served in a traditional Aboriginal manner during an honoring ceremony. Community members adopt roles depicting the disciples, relatives and observers of Christ's life and execution.
Every Saturday at 10am, families and friends come to share a hearty breakfast prepared by ICF volunteers and local congregations. Bread of Life Lutheran, Sonlight Christian Reformed, Our Savior's Lutheran and Eastside United all pitch in. The nominal $1 fee for adults (children and volunteers eat free) ensures that all can take part. Following welcoming words and a brief meditation, guests enjoy oatmeal porridge followed by a full breakfast that varies from week to week.
Indigenous Christian Fellowship serves people with the least resources at the socioeconomic margins of society. On request, ICF provides individuals and families with food, clothing and pastoral support. The ministry makes its hall and kitchen available to grieving families for funerals and wakes. In addition, ICFExecutive Director Bert Adema is available to lead prayers, funerals, interments and memorial services.
With the exception of Wednesday's soup and bannock lunch, ICF doors close at noon. Staff and volunteers share a meal prepared in-house and get ready for the daily after-school Chimatawa Family Youth Program.


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Some scientific workflows are greatly accelerated when they run on one or more Graphical Processing Units (GPUs). The Lewis Cluster includes a partition dedicated to GPU processing to accommodate these workflows. There are two kinds of NVIDIA GPUs available for use on Lewis, namely GeForce and Tesla class GPUs.
As a researcher I want to train a neural network to classify images, but my project budget does not cover the cost of purchasing and managing the amount of GPU hardware that is required to complete this task.
The GPU partition must only be used for GPU accelerated workflows. Jobs running on the GPU partition that are not utilizing the GPU are subject to cancellation and potential loss of GPU partition access.
The use of srun for active development and debugging is permitted but is limited to allocations of 2 hours or less. Excessive srun session idle time or excessive number of srun sessions is not permitted.
GPU jobs that utilize only 1 GPU should be structured in a way to allow other jobs to share the node. The exclusive SLURM option should NOT be used and CPU cores, memory, and GPU resources need to be 'right-sized' to the workload. Resource requests should match the correct class and quantity of GPUs for the algorithm.
No more than 50% of the partition resources will be available for concurrent use by any single user.
The "GPU" partition is limited to 2 hours. Jobs up to 48 hours require "GPU" group membership and additional training.


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Q: Could you recommend, how reimplement split function to work with string_view? I write this split function, can't find easy way to split by string_view(several chars).
My function:
size_t split(std::vector<std::string_view>& result, std::string_view in, char sep) {
    result.reserve(std::count(in.begin(), in.end(), in.find(sep) != std::string::npos) + 1);
    for (auto pfirst = in.begin();; ++pfirst) {
        auto pbefore = pfirst;
        pfirst = std::find(pfirst, in.end(), sep);
        result.emplace_back(q, pfirst-pbefore);
        if (pfirst == in.end())
            return result.size();
    }
}

I want to call this split function with string_view separator. For example:
str = "apple, phone, bread\n keyboard, computer"
split(result, str, "\n,")
Result:['apple', 'phone', 'bread', 'keyboard', 'computer']

My question is, how can i implement this function as fast as possible?

A: First, you are using std::count() incorrectly.
Second, std::string_view has its own find_first_of() and substr() methods, which you can use in this situation, instead of using iterators.  find_first_of() allows you to specify multiple characters to search for.
Try something more like this:
size_t split(std::vector<std::string_view>& result, std::string_view in, std::string_view seps) {
    result.reserve(std::count_if(in.begin(), in.end(), [&](char ch){ return seps.find(ch) != std::string_view::npos; }) + 1);
    std::string_view::size_type start = 0, end;
    while ((end = in.find_first_of(seps, start)) != std::string_view::npos) {
        result.push_back(in.substr(start, end-start));
        start = in.find_first_not_of(' ', end+1);
    }
    if (start != std::string_view::npos)
        result.push_back(in.substr(start));
    return result.size();
}

Online Demo

A: This is my take on splitting a string view, just loops once over all the characters in the string view and returns a vector of string_views (so no copying of data)
The calling code can still use words.size() to get the size if needed.
(I use C++20 std::set contains function)
Live demo here : https://onlinegdb.com/tHfPIeo1iM
#include <iostream>
#include <set>
#include <string_view>
#include <vector>

auto split(const std::string_view& string, const std::set<char>& separators)
{
    std::vector<std::string_view> words;
    auto word_begin{ string.data() };
    std::size_t word_len{ 0ul };

    for (const auto& c : string)
    {
        if (!separators.contains(c))
        {
            word_len++;
        }
        else
        {
            // we found a word and not a seperator repeat
            if (word_len > 0)
            {
                words.emplace_back(word_begin, word_len);
                word_begin += word_len;
                word_len = 0;
            }

            word_begin++;
        }
    }

    // string_view doesn't have a trailing zero so
    // also no trailing separator so if there is still
    // a word in the "pipeline" add it too
    if (word_len > 0)
    {
        words.emplace_back(word_begin, word_len);
    }

    return words;
}

int main()
{
    std::set<char> seperators{ ' ', ',', '.', '!', '\n' };
    auto words = split("apple, phone, bread\n keyboard, computer", seperators);

    bool comma = false;
    std::cout << "[";
    for (const auto& word : words)
    {
        if (comma) std::cout << ", ";
        std::cout << word;
        comma = true;
    }
    std::cout << "]\n";

    return 0;
}

A: I do not know about performance, but this code seems a lot simpler
    std::vector<std::string> ParseDelimited(
        const std::string &l, char delim )
    {
        std::vector<std::string> token;
        std::stringstream sst(l);
        std::string a;
        while (getline(sst, a, delim))
            token.push_back(a);
        return token;
    }


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There is incredible momentum in the Unity3D product and its community. Here is a look at the successful game 'Rochard' which developers Recoil Games, Ltd created using Unity3D.
From the IGN review of the game we learn that Rochard puts you in the role of John Rochard, an astro-miner who works for a megalithic company known as Skyrig. The game's look works extremely well. Rochard is a comedic game at its core, and its character design, environments, enemies, sound effects and other sonic touches certainly lend to it moving in that direction.
The site VideoGameWriters presented a terrific interview with Samuli Viikinen (Lead Level Designer), Juhana Virtanen (Lead Designer) and Sampsa Lehtonen (Programmer) detailing Rochard's use of Unity3D.
What was Unity's appeal to your team?
The beauty of Unity is that the game can be published on any of the supported platforms with relative ease. Unity is also really fast and easy to use, making prototyping and implementing new features a breeze.
Often when any of our designers had new tech requirements, a programmer just sat next to the designer and implemented the new feature right there on spot together with the designer.
Did certain features change from the original design during development?
Yes, much. The gameplay itself was done iteratively. Unity did not impose any strict limitations to us, quite the contrary actually.
For instance, originally we didn't have such a strong physics-based gameplay, but after seeing what Unity was capable of and learning what was possible with its physics engine we gradually implemented a more and more elaborate physics system for the game.
The strong point of Unity is the speed of the iteration cycle when developing the game. Some of the previous engines required us to shutdown the editor for compiling scripts, but in Unity the changes are immediately applied to the engine. This keeps the flow of development going instead of interrupting your work. Extending the editor was also really easy, and we ended up doing quite a lot of tools and small scripts to get rid of some of the laborious repetitive work.
Another feature is the use of so-called prefabs, which stands for "prefabricated game objects". This allows you to build a palette of game objects that can be easily maintained and placed in the game world. This feature was found in the previous engines too, but they were far more clunky and error-prone.
Unity is not packed with rendering and animation features out-of-the-box. You can always go under the hood and implement things the way you want – that's the whole purpose. For the games that we are making, it's just perfect.
How has the Unity engine used by artists, programmers, level designers?
Unity is an all-around engine, and it caters to everybody in the team. Because it's so expandable, you can improve the work flow for any discipline if such need should arise. For example, we ended up doing our custom prefab browser for the editor as our requirements for levels in our game were quite specific. We were originally using the industry standard Perforce for version control, but the built-in Asset Server in Unity had better integration to the engine so we ended up using that instead even though it was not as feature-complete as Perforce is.
IGN game the game very positive reviews. You can see gameplay footage on Youtube too.
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The Shinbundang Line (aka Sinbundang Line; Hangul: 신분당선; Hanja: 新盆唐線; literally, New Bundang Line) or DX Line for Dynamic Express Line is a 31 km (19 mi) long line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is the world's fifth subway to run completely driverless and the second completely driverless metro line to open in South Korea, after Busan Subway Line 4. It connects Gangnam Station and Gwanggyo Station in 37 minutes, a feat achieved by being the first line to operate South Korea's next-generation subway car travelling at over 90 km/h (56 mph), with the fastest average speed of any subway in the country.
The initial route opened in October 2011 passed through 6 stations intersecting with three existing lines at Gangnam Station (Line 2), Yangjae Station (Line 3), and Jeongja Station (Bundang Line). Phase 2 opened on 30 January 2016 added 6 stations to the south, extending the line to serve Yongin's Suji-gu and Suwon's Gwanggyo New City. Construction for Phase 3's extension northwards to Sinsa Station is planned in 2016, with opening slated for 2022. Construction started in mid-2005, for revenue start in Sep 2011. However, because of the flooding of late July 2011, the opening was delayed and eventually opened on 28 October 2011.
There was a debate between Seongnam City and Suwon City regarding whether Migeum should be included in the Phase 2 extension of Shinbundang Line. Supporters argued that the distance between Jeongja Station and SB01, an originally planned station to follow Jeongja, would be unusually long at 3.76 km (2.34 mi). They also argued that the inclusion of Migeum will alleviate traffic in the area. Meanwhile, the Suwon opposition claims that the inclusion would delay travel time to Gwanggyo, a planned area of Suwon in construction.
Gwanggyo Jungang (Ajou Univ.) Station opened its underground bus transfer station in early March 2016, where screen doors are installed on bus platforms so bus riders from all over Suwon can transfer to the subway directly.
The price to ride the Shinbundang Line is higher than standard fare for the rest of the Seoul subway system. The minimum cost is currently 2,150 won to ride (base subway fare of 1,250 won along with a 900 won surcharge for using the line). If one crosses Jeongja Station, 200 won is charged on top of the 900 won extra charge.
Transfer gate to Seoul Subway Line 2 at Gangnam Station.
The front of the subway car is open for viewing thanks to driverless operation.
The interior of the 2011 introduced subway car built by Hyundai Rotem.
Phase 1 alleviated some of the traffic from inner Seoul to Bundang which is mainly residential and within the Seoul Capital Area. Phase 1 was 17.3 km (10.7 mi) and intersects with several subway lines in south-eastern Seoul as well as with the Bundang Line. Travel from one end to the other was 16 minutes. Construction lasted for roughly six years starting in mid-2005 and ended at the end of October 2011. Total cost between public and private sectors was estimated at 1.169 trillion won.
Phase 2 was primarily designed to ease heavy traffic between Yongin's Suji-gu and Bundang/Seoul, as Suji-gu was not a planned city like Bundang but abruptly and organically developed with large apartment complexes. As a result, Suji-gu is even more residential than Bundang, resulting in heavy traffic in connecting roads. The other aim was to connect the newly planned city of Gwanggyo rapidly to Seoul. Because of the investors and owners of Phase 1 and 2 being different, a 300 won extra charge was added on top of the 900 won extra charge if riders crossed Jeongja Station. Residents of Suji and Gwanggyo criticized the fare discrimination, despite a cashback being offered to frequent riders between Pangyo Station and Dongcheon/Suji-gu Office Station (200 won for Dongcheon and 100 won for Suji-gu Office). The mayor of Yongin and Suwon, along with officials from Gyeonggi-do asked the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to lower the fares, which announced that it is trying to cut the fare by using low interest rate loans but it would take at least a year for it to be finalized.
Phase 3's route is not yet confirmed but the northern extension will extend the line north-west of Gangnam where it will cross several additional lines before potentially ending at Yongsan Station. This additional stretch is estimated to cost at least 400 billion won. An additional consideration would be to push the line north beyond Yongsan Station and end around Gwanghwamun Station and Gyeongbokgung Station, making it easier for commuters to access Gangnam from the central business district of Seoul. It was unclear if this idea has been scrapped or pushed back for a later reevaluation but resurfaced as a March 2012 campaign promise by Hong Sa-duk to expand the line near Gyeongbokgung Station] Currently the plan for this phase is an extension from Sinsa to Yongsan, potentially sharing tracks with the GTX A line towards Ilsan. Construction will initially begin in 2016 between Sinsa and Gangnam only, slated for opening in 2022.
Phase 4 extension to Suwon's Homaesil and Hwaseo Station is currently undergoing economic viability assessments by the government, with Suwon City saying that results should be positive when it comes out.
From Gangnam Station, trains are available from 5:30am until 24:50 midnight on weekdays, cut to 11:48pm on weekends and public holidays. However, the last train to Gwanggyo departs at 24:26 on weekdays, cut to 23:48 on weekends, with the remainder going until Jeongja Station only.
The trains are automated and run every 2.5 minutes during peak times to 8 minutes during off-peak hours. The SBL Line signal system is based on state-of-the-art communications-based train control (CBTC) technology, utilizing two-way digital radio communications between intelligent trains, and wayside equipment, and a network of ATS/ATO computers designed for very high system reliability and availability. Platforms can accommodate 10-car trains at 200 meters but initially 6-car trains will be used.
Phase 1 was opened on October 28, 2011, and spans from Gangnam to Jeongja. Phase 2 was opened on January 30, 2016, extending the line by 6 stations from Jeongja to Gwanggyo. Migeum Station will open in April 2018, offering a transfer to the Bundang Line. Construction of Phase 3 began in March 2017 between Sinsa and Gangnam, slated for opening in January 2022.
Although initially planned to be opened simultaneously with the Sinsa-Gangnam extension, due to the extension from Sinsa to Yongsan potentially sharing tracks with the newly approved GTX A line towards Ilsan, construction will initially begin in 2016 between Sinsa and Gangnam only, slated for opening in 2022. The stations between Sinsa and Yongsan are to be determined when the Yongsan Garrison moves out in 2017 and becomes a public park, with plans to split it at Dongbinggo to Noksapyeong Station, Seoul Station, City Hall Station, Gwanghwamun Station, Gyeongbokgung Station, terminating at Samsong Station in Goyang. However, the Yongsan extension will begin construction earlier than the Samsong extension, as the latter has not been evaluated yet.
The southwestern extension to Homaesil is currently undergoing economic feasibility research, with results expected to be positive. It is expected that construction will begin in 2017, with opening potentially in 2022, given that construction usually take 5 years to complete. A further extension to Hwaseong City's Bongdam has been proposed but not evaluated yet.
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