What in the name of Ceres?
Ceres, the water-rich dwarf planet located in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, is even more active than we thought. Astronomers in Chile have identified mysterious bright spots on the planet that give off a different amount of light every day. NASA's Dawn spacecraft, which is currently in orbit around the dwarf planet, originally spotted the unusual glowing areas.
"As soon as the Dawn spacecraft revealed the mysterious bright spots on the surface of Ceres, I immediately thought of the possible measurable effects from Earth. As Ceres rotates, the spots approach the Earth and then recede again, which affects the spectrum of the reflected sunlight arriving at Earth," said Paolo Molaro, the study's lead author from the INAF-Trieste Astronomical Observato.
The team found that the bright spots were more intense when the planet was facing the sun, so they figured that sunlight was causing volatile substances to form large reflective plumes, which then evaporated at night.
The only problem with this hypothesis was that every day the team tracked the bright spots, they were emitting different amounts of light. The "random" patterns indicate other as-yet unknown forces may be influencing the plumes, or Molaro's conclusion is wrong altogether.
The find was an unexpected coup for the Dawn spacecraft, which has been orbiting Ceres for about a year now. The original goal of the mission was to map the dwarf planet and try to understand what role the all-important water plays in its ecosystem. Nobody thinks the bright spots are related to water. But for these astronomers to be obsessing over them while water flows nearby should give you a good sense of just how weird they are. So what in the name of Ceres could they be?


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This is because chocolate contains certain elements that do a body good when consumed, such as mood-lifting chemicals, antioxidants, and other essential elements. And yes, before you ask, it generally applies to all forms of chocolate: from chocolate bars and confectionaries to chocolate milk drinks. It even applies to the chocolate-flavored versions of delicious and healthy milked nuts drinks, such as almond milk, peanuts milk and the like.
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Besides improving your mood, eating chocolate can also lower your blood pressure, reduce the risk of strokes, and reduce inflammation in your body and organs—three things that can definitely benefit your heart health. This is thanks to the tasty treat's high flavonoid content, which already sports a lot of health benefits, such as preventing cancers, respiratory ailments, and other serious health conditions. Flavonoids are also known to induce the production of nitric oxide in the human body, which has a widening and relaxing effect on blood vessels, lowering blood pressure even more.
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This can be attributed to stearic acid, a type of saturated fat that exists within flavonoids. Stearic acid has been observed to potentially increase the level of HDL cholesterol in the blood—the "good cholesterol" that prevents bad cholesterol cells from binding into each other and gunking up the works.
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Q: How to get the best-rated row for each group of rows in *standard* SQL *efficiently*? The Question
I have two SQL tables albums and photos. Albums can be hierarchically nested as a tree and use the nested set paradigm. Photos are children of albums.
I need an SQL query which returns the ID of the cover photo for each album ID. The cover photo shall be the best rated photo among all recursive child photos of an album.
The solution must work with PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQLite; i.e. it should basically only use standard SQL feature at most only non-standard features which are provided by all DBMS.
I know that similar questions have already been asked (e.g. in "Select first row in each GROUP BY group?"), but I only could find answers which use SQL extensions of specific DBMS.
I already have one approach, but it is prohibitive slow.
The Environment
The albums table (simplified):
CREATE TABLE albums (
  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
  parent_id INTEGER,
  _lft INTEGER NOT NULL,
  _rgt INTEGER NOT NULL,
)

The photos table (simplified)
CREATE TABLE photos (
  id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
  created_at DATETIME NOT NULL,
  album_id INTEGER,
  mime_type VARCHAR NOT NULL
  width INTEGER NOT NULL,
  height INTEGER NOT NULL,
  is_starred BOOLEAN NOT NULL DEFAULT false
)

The best-rated photo is defined as the a photo which is preferably starred and then the most recent one.
First Approach: Correct, but Prohibitivly Slow
SELECT
  best_child_photo.album_id AS album_id,
  best_child_photo.cover_id AS cover_id,
  photos.mime_type AS cover_mime_type,
  photos.width AS cover_width,
  photos.height AS cover_height
FROM (
  SELECT
    covered_albums.id AS album_id,
    (
      SELECT p.id
      FROM photos AS p
      LEFT JOIN albums AS direct_parents ON (direct_parents.id = p.album_id)
      WHERE direct_parents._lft >= covered_albums._lft AND direct_parents._rgt <= covered_albums._rgt
      ORDER BY p.is_starred DESC, p.created_at DESC
      LIMIT 1
    ) AS cover_id
  FROM albums AS covered_albums
) AS best_child_photo
LEFT JOIN photos ON (photos.id = best_child_photo.cover_id);

The slow part is the inner, single-value query which finds the ID of the best child photo for each album ID.
Second Approach: Fast, but Incomplete
A wrong, but much faster query is
SELECT
  albums.id AS album_id,
  photos.id AS cover_id,
  photos.mime_type AS cover_mime_type,
  photos.width AS cover_width,
  photos.height AS cover_height
FROM albums
LEFT JOIN (
  photos
  LEFT JOIN albums AS direct_parents
  ON (direct_parents.id = photos.album_id)
)
ON (direct_parents._lft >= albums._lft AND direct_parents._rgt <= albums._rgt);
ORDER BY album_id ASC, photos.is_starred DESC, photos.created_at DESC;

It is wrong, because it does not return a single row for each album but maps each album to all of its recursive child photos. Despite the fact that it returns many, many more rows it is two magnitudes faster then the first query. With the second approach the query planner can use its index tree to perform the left join.
Discussion
As a rule of thumb one can say that: "Sort first, limit to 1, join last" is slower than "Join first (with everything), sort last". As you see, the second approach misses the "limit to 1" step.
So I wonder if it is possible to use something which is based on the second approach and then filter for the first row in each partition with the same album_id. Unfortunately, something like
SELECT
  albums.id AS album_id,
  FIRST(photos.id) AS cover_id,
  FIRST(photos.type) AS cover_type
FROM ...
...
ORDER BY album_id ASC, photos.is_starred DESC, photos.created_at DESC
GROUP BY album_id

is invalid, because there is no aggregate function FIRST.
Any ideas?
Final remarks: I know that MySQL allows columns in the SELECT-clause which are neither grouped nor aggregate functions. In this case MySQL uses values of the first row which is exactly what I need, but it is MySQL-specific. With PostgreSQL I could use DISTINCT ON (album_id) which also would give my the desired result, but DISTINCT ON is only supported by PostgreSQL.

A: This is just one suggestion for using standard SQL without correlated behavior to determine the cover photo per album.
WITH cte AS (
        SELECT covered_albums.*
             , p.id AS photo_id
             , p.album_id AS photo_album
             , ROW_NUMBER() OVER (PARTITION BY covered_albums.id ORDER BY is_starred DESC, created_at DESC) AS rn
          FROM photos AS p
          JOIN albums AS direct_parents ON (direct_parents.id = p.album_id)
          JOIN albums AS covered_albums
            ON direct_parents._lft >= covered_albums._lft
           AND direct_parents._rgt <= covered_albums._rgt
     )
SELECT *
  FROM cte
 WHERE rn = 1
;

Fiddle for MySQL 8.0
The result (given some test data).
Note: For this test, a simple album hierarchy (11 albums) is created with a photo for each album (having the same id, coincidentally), just to show a trivial case.
The created_at values were initialized to be different for each photo, to avoid tie issues.
+----+-----------+------+------+----------+-------------+----+
| id | parent_id | _lft | _rgt | photo_id | photo_album | rn |
+----+-----------+------+------+----------+-------------+----+
|  1 |      NULL |    1 |   22 |       10 |          10 |  1 |
|  2 |      NULL |    2 |    9 |        6 |           6 |  1 |
|  3 |      NULL |   10 |   21 |       10 |          10 |  1 |
|  4 |      NULL |    3 |    8 |        6 |           6 |  1 |
|  5 |      NULL |    4 |    5 |        5 |           5 |  1 |
|  6 |      NULL |    6 |    7 |        6 |           6 |  1 |
|  7 |      NULL |   11 |   16 |       10 |          10 |  1 |
|  8 |      NULL |   17 |   18 |        8 |           8 |  1 |
|  9 |      NULL |   19 |   20 |        9 |           9 |  1 |
| 10 |      NULL |   12 |   13 |       10 |          10 |  1 |
| 11 |      NULL |   14 |   15 |       11 |          11 |  1 |
+----+-----------+------+------+----------+-------------+----+

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DATOC, ERLINE GRACE E.
Paper Presentation (Local)
Erline Grace Datoc, "Performance Metrics on 3D Architectural Visualization Skills and Tools for 3D CADD Course Development in the Mapua Institute of Technology's B.S. Architecture Program", The 13th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, Uniiversity of the Philippins Mindanao, Davao City, 15 May 2014.
DE PAZ, ARISTIDES N.
Aristides De Paz, "Global Competitiveness and the Use of Ability Grouping for Architecture Graduates at the Secondary Level of Education", The 13th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, Uniiversity of the Philippins Mindanao, Davao City, 15 May 2014.
EALDAMA, ANNA CHRISTINA
International Publication (Peer-Reviewed, Non ISI-Abstracted)
Ealdama, Christina G. "A History and uncertain future of Philippine Railroads" The International Committee for Conservation of Industrial Heritage (TICCIH) Bulletin 62, 3rd Quarter 2013
Ealdama, Anna Christina G. "Sawmill Legacy Clad in Iron Sheets: The Hybrid Houses of Mountain Province in the Philippine Cordillera" (CD) Conference Proceedings Iron and Steel Landscapes, University of Birmingham, Ironbridge UK July 2013
Anna Christina Ealdama, Kristine Ann A. Muñoz, and Michelle P. Pernia, "Weaving and Architecture: A Study of Women's Role in the Vernacular Architecture of the Cordilleras", FARU Journal, 2011.
Local Publication (Peer-Reviewed)
Ealdama, Anna Christina G. ""Value-based Design Guidelines for Future In-fill of Urban Heritage Areas" Design Venue Journal Vol 1 2012 ISSN
Anna Christina Ealdama, Kristine Ann A. Muñoz, and Michelle P. Pernia, "Weaving and Architecture: A Study of Women's Role in the Vernacular Architecture of the Cordilleras", Espasyó, Vol. 3 2011 ISBN: 2094-3725.
Paper Presentation (International)
Ealdama, Anna Christina G. "Sawmill Legacy Clad in Iron Sheets: The Hybrid Houses of Mountain Province in the Philippine Cordillera" Iron and Steel Landscapes and Cultures – 10-14 JULY 2013 Ironbridge Cultural Heritage Institute Ironbridge, UK
Anna Christina Ealdama, Kristine Ann A. Muñoz, and Michelle P. Pernia, "Weaving and Architecture: A Study of Women's Role in the Vernacular Architecture of the Cordilleras", International Seminar on Vernacular Settlement, Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka, July 2010.
Christina G. Ealdama, "Quiapo Conservation Management Plan: Establishing Guidelines for Future In-fill Development and Neighborhood Streetscape Prototype", 9th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, University of San Carlos, Cebu, October 2009.
Other Scholarly Works
Ealdama, A.K., "Quiapo as Residential Heritage Cluster : Value-based Design Guidelines for Future In-fill Development using Architectural Typology as Template in Regulating Visual Order". Design Venue. 2015. ISSN: 2408-347X
ELARDO, SHEILA VALENCIA
Shiela Valencia Elardo, "The Conceptual Approach in Making Space: A Study of Urban Residential Space", 13th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, 16 May 2014.
Shiela Valencia Elardo, "The Growth of Commercial Establishments and Its Implication on the Urban Residential Space" (District 4, Zone 54, Barangay 552, Sampaloc, Manila ), 9th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, University of San Carlos, Cebu, October 2009.
Shiela Valencia Elardo, "The Growth of Commercial Establishments and Its Implication on the Urban Residential Space" (District 4, Zone 54, Barangay 552, Sampaloc, Manila ), National Symposium on Filipino Architecture and Design (NSFAD), University of the Philippines, Quezon City, August 2010.
Elardo, S.V., "The Growth of Commercial Establishments and its Implication on the Urban Residential Space". Design Venue. 2015. ISSN: 2408-347X
MARCOS, KENNETH N.
Marcos, K.N., "Man versus Flood: Responses of Filipinos to Flooded Landscapes in Taguig City Philippines". Design Venue. 2015. ISSN: 2408-347X
REODIQUE, CATHERINE
Kristine Ann Munoz and Catherine Reodique, "Bahay Chinoy, Buhay Chinoy: Religious Syncretism in Fil-chinese Homes", ESPASYO, Vol. 2 2010 ISBN: 2094-3725.
Kristine Ann Munoz and Catherine Reodique, "Bahay Chinoy, Buhay Chinoy: Religious Syncretism in Fil-chinese Homes", National Symposium on Filipino Architecture and Design (NSFAD), University of the Philippines, Quezon City, August 2010.
Catherine Reodique, "Transitional Spaces in Pampanga Houses Built from 1890s to 1970's: Their Implications on the Filipino Concept of Space", 7th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, November 2007.
TEODORO, GLORIA B.
Gloria B. Teodoro and Albert S. Zambrano, ""Estero Housing Project: Redefining the Concept of Affordable Shelter", 2nd National Conference on Urban Studies, University of San Carlos, Cebu, 11 February 2015.
Ma. Angela Lourdes Lequiiron and Gloria B. Teodoro, "Analysis of Change in the Estero System at Manila University Belt Using Remote Sensing", National Conference on Urban Studies, Far Eastern University, Manila, 21 February 2014.
Ma. Angela Lourdes Lequiiron and Gloria B. Teodoro, "Analysis of Change in the Estero System at Manila University Belt Using Remote Sensing", The 13th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, University of the Philippins Mindanao, Davao City, 16 May 2014.
1.	Teodoro, G.B., "Issues and Challenges of Slum Upgrading in Disaster Risk Area : The Case of BASECO Compound ". Design Venue. 2015. ISSN: 2408-347X
YANGZON, REGINALD V.
Yangzon, R.V., "Manila Bay: A valuable visual amenity for establishments along Roxas Boulevard". Design Venue. 2015. ISSN: 2408-347X
ZAMBRANO, ALBERT SANTOS
Zambrano, Albert S., "Rising Core House: A Vision of a Sustainable Low-Income Urban Housing Linked With Income Generation for Slum Upgrading and Poverty Alleviation", Espasyó, Vol. 1 2009 ISSN: 2049-3725.
Zambrano, Albert S., "The Incremental Transformation of House Structures Emerging from Slum Upgrading", 9th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, University of San Carlos, Cebu, October 2009.
Zambrano, Albert S., "Rising Core House: A Proposed Low-Income Housing Model Linked with Income Generation, 7th Annual Conference on Architectural Research and Education, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, November 2007.
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Parumog, M.G., and Acharya, S.R. (2009) "Pricing of road transport in East Asia: Issues and Challenges", International Journal in Environment and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8 No. 3, pp. 247-261.
Pernia M.P. (2009) "Earmarking Transport taxes and Charges for Transport Infrastructure Investment in East Asia: Issuses and Challenges", Institute for Transport Policy Studies Report No. 200901, ITPS.
Pernia, M.P., Acharya, S.R., and Morichi, S., "Long-run Policy Effects of Financing Transport Investment through Earmarking in East Asia", Proceedings of the Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies, Surabaya, November 2009.
Acharya, S.R. and Parumog, M.G. "Dynamics of Funding and Financing Transport Infrastructure in Developing Asia", Proceedings of the Third international Conference on Funding Transportation, Paris, June 2008.
Parumog, M.G., Matsuno, Y., and Hibino, N. "The Coming of Age of the First Generation Road Funds: a Comparison of the US Highway Trust Fund and the Japan Special Account for Road Improvement", Proceedings of the Third international Conference on Funding Transportation, Paris, June 2008.
Hibino, N., Hirata, T., Parumog, M., and Niikura, A., "Mode Preferences for Trunk Routes in Japan: Identifying Heterogeneous Demand and Market Segments", Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Application of Advanced Technologies in Transportation, Athens, May 2008.
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Tobacco industry's interference puts public health at risk, says study
Published: November 28, 2021 19:48:48 | Updated: December 01, 2021 18:50:04
The incessant interference from tobacco industry has put the public health of Bangladesh under a greater risk as the country's score in the 2021 Tobacco Industry Interference Index stands at 72 which was 68 last year, as per a study.
PROGGA, a research and advocacy organisation conducted the study titled 'Tobacco Industry Interference Index: The FCTC Article 5.3 Implementation'.
The study report was revealed at an event jointly arranged by PROGGA and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) in the city's CIRDAP Auditorium, reports UNB citing a press release.
As per the report, the implementation of World Health Organization (WHO)'s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and also the realisation of Bangladesh's vision for becoming a tobacco-free country by 2040 are hindered due to aggressive activities of tobacco companies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Environment, Forestry and Climate Changes Saber Hossain Chowdhury said tobacco claimed more lives than Covid-19.
"Tobacco is killing more people than COVID-19. Nonetheless, the government is yet to take effective tobacco control measures. The question arises whether the government bodies really hold the spirit of FCTC and the PM's vision of a tobacco-free country," he said.
Convener of the National Anti-Tobacco Platform and also eminent economist Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman Ahmad said Bangladesh has made very poor performance in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index.
"We also scored the poorest among our South Asian peers. Why did we perform so poorly?" he said.
To improve the situation, he demanded divestment of the government's share in BATB and reinstatement of 25 per cent export duty on tobacco.
Noted journalist Monjurul Ahsan Bulbul said the government bodies need to be sensitized for not receiving any aid from tobacco industry.
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The study findings show that interference from tobacco companies has increased during January 2020-March 2021 and there has been no progress in the implementation of FCTC Article 5.3 Guidelines.
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Where Bruins Land In ESPN's Way-Too-Early NHL Power Rankings For 2019-20
by Ricky Doyle on Thu, Jun 13, 2019 at 5:37PM
Well, that was intense. Now, it's time to turn the page.
The Bruins' 2018-19 season was long, successful and entertaining, even though Boston fell short of its ultimate goal Wednesday night when the St. Louis Blues took down the Black and Gold in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden. The B's undoubtedly will take some time to catch their breath, but then it'll be back to work as Bruce Cassidy's team looks to rebound from the devastation of losing a winner-take-all showdown on its home ice.
ESPN.com already has moved on, releasing way-too-early NHL power rankings for the 2019-20 season shortly after St. Louis' Cup-clinching victory. Boston rank No. 2, just behind the Tampa Bay Lightning, who posted by far the best record during the regular season in 2019-20 before falling to the Columbus Blue Jackets via a four-game sweep in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
ESPN.com's blurb for the Bruins read: "Maintaining excellence after a Stanley Cup Final run is never easy. But that's the bar Boston has set for itself."
The Calgary Flames, Washington Capitals and Toronto Maples rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively, behind the Lightning and Bruins.
The power rankings — the product of ESPN's hockey editorial staff projecting how it thinks each team will be rated heading into next season — took into account recent success and other factors, including which players could be leaving via free agency. The Bruins finished the 2018-19 regular season ranked No. 3 in ESPN's power rankings before defeating the Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes en route to the Cup Final.
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New Pussycat Doll member, Chrystina Sayers, found herself at the centre of a disagreement in Toronto, Canada last week after a limo chauffeur who'd been hired to transport her and the band on a recent trip revealed he'd yet to receive payment from the pop star's team.
The girl band member enlisted the services of John Arsenov, the owner and operator of Amberlea Executive Limouisne Service, while visiting Hogtown, Toronto between February 24-26th, running up a bill of $2,000.
Chrystina Sayers is the latest member of the girl group, joining the band last year after winning the TV search to find a new singer for the Pussycat Dolls.
However after chasing the Pussycat Doll's promoter for payment several days after the job had taken place, the limo hire boss went to the press for help, with the local Toronto newspaper running a story on the unpaid limo bill. The limousine operator also contacted the police with regard to the incident who.
The matter has now been resolved, with the Pussycat Doll's promoter, Neil Johnson, settling the $2,000 which was left owing. Chrystina Sayer's representative revealed it was a matter for the promoter to resolve, and nothing to do with the singer herself.
Limo hire boss Mr Arsenov says he let his guard down when taking on the job chauffeuring the pop star and the rest of the band and didn't insist on a credit card payment up front, which is usual procedure.
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The company repeatedly stopped operations last year at its Preston New Road site in Lancashire because of minor seismic events. British regulations demand that work be suspended if seismic activity of magnitude 0.5 or more is detected.
Cuadrilla said it could only partially test the horizontal shale well because of the operating limits. It said it fully fractured 2 out of 41 stages along the horizontal well and less than 14% of sand was injected.
"Nonetheless the natural gas still flowed back from the shale at a peak rate of over 200,000 standard cubic feet (scf) per day and a stable rate of some 100,000 scf/day," Francis Egan, CEO, said.
Fracking techniques were pioneered in the U.S., which has turned from an importer of gas to a net exporter.
Britain's government has said it wants to cut reliance on imports of gas, which heats about 80% of British homes. It has proposed measures to speed up planning applications to support the development of the U.K. shale gas industry.
The British Geological Survey estimates shale gas resources in north England could reach 1,300 trillion cubic feet, 10% of which could meet Britain's demand for about 40 years.
Cuadrilla is 47.4% owned by Australia's AJ Lucas and 45.2% owned by a fund managed by Riverstone.


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Watkinsville's Approach To Beer And Wine Ordinance Enforcement Matches That Of Oconee County
No Audits
The city of Watkinsville joins Oconee County in taking a lenient approach to enforcement of a key provision of its beer and wine ordinance.
License holders are required to document that they earn no more than 25 percent of their revenue from beer and wine, but, in the renewal applications for this year, only three of the four license holders provided information on food and beer and wine sales.
In 2012 and 2011, only one of the four restaurants provided that information. In 2010, the city had only three license holds, and only one provided the information on revenue from food sales and from beer and wine sales.
Chops & Hops
Oconee County has an identical requirement in its ordinance and only began asking license holds to provide evidence of compliance starting this year.
Neither Watkinsville nor Oconee County does any independent audits of compliance with the provision.
Requirement Of Ordinance
The Watkinsville ordinance, passed by the Mayor and Council in August of 2006, requires license holders to file quarterly reports showing the licensee's gross sales for the quarter and gross dollar sales amounts for beer and wine.
An examination of the city's files following an open records request showed no records prior to 2010.
License holders filed annual records in making their application for licenses starting with the 2010 license renewal requests, but those records are not consistent from license holder to license holder or even across time for the individual license holders.
The Mayor and Council have renewed the licenses based on the records submitted.
Oconee County began requesting detailed reports on sales of beer and wine and of non-alcoholic items for the renewal of licenses for 2014. Compliance with the requirement has been mixed, but the Board of Commissioners renewed licenses even with incomplete records.
Oconee County makes no effort to document compliance with another provision of the law that stipulates that the license holder cannot sell beer or wine to a patron unless the patron also purchases "a reasonable order of a meal or appetizer."
For both the city and for Oconee County, these requirements are designed to keep bars from operating in favor of restaurants.
Liquor On Ballot
Voters in the unincorporated parts of Oconee County and in Watkinsville and the county's other three cities will decide on Nov. 4 if they want to authorize the county and city governments to pass ordinances allowing for the sale of liquor by the drink in restaurants within their jurisdictions.
The county-wide vote, including votes from within the cities, will determine if the Board of Commissioners is authorized to pass an ordinance allowing liquor sales in restaurants in the unincorporated parts of the county.
The majority of the commissioners has indicated it will put forward such an ordinance if voters authorize the Board of Commissioners to do so.
If a majority of voters in any of the cities also approves the county-wide referendum, the respective governing bodies of the cities would be authorized to pass a liquor ordinance for their jurisdiction.
None of the city governments has indicated so far that it plans to do that.
Early voting is underway and will continue through Oct. 31.
As of the end of the day today, 940 voters had cast their ballots, representing 4.2 percent of the 22,498 active voters in the county.
City's Restaurants
Watkinsville has three restaurants with beer and wine licenses: Chops & Hops, Girasoles and Mirko Pasta.
A fourth restaurant, Kumquat Mae, also had a license, but it closed suddenly last month.
Mirko Pasta
Chops & Hops is in Town Center on Main Street, while Girasoles is nearby, also on Main Street.
Mirko is in Town Center.
Kumquat Mae was close by on Barnett Shoals Road.
Record Filings
Patrick Lang, license holder for Chops & Hops, reported that 20.3 percent of his sales in 2013 were for beer and wine. That figure had been 20.2 percent in 2012, 23.9 percent in 2011, and 18.2 percent in 2010, according to the reports on file in the Watkinsville city clerk's office.
Jose Zambrano, license holder for Girasoles, has not reported data on the percent of sales for beer and wine in any of the last four years.
Tracey Stewart, license holder for Kumquat Mae, reported that 1.3 percent of her sales were for beer and wine in 2013. She did not report data for 2012 and 2011 and did not appear to have a license in 2010.
David Weeks, license holder for Mirko Pasta, reported that 6.3 percent of the restaurant's sales were for beer and wine in 2013. He did not report data for 2012, 2011 or 2010.
Quiet Campaign
Little evidence of opposition to or support for the county's referendum has surfaced so far.
The Oconee Leader reported in its Sept. 25 edition that former Chamber of Commerce President Russell Lead has organized a group called Oconee Citizens for Better Economic Development to promote the referendum.
According to the article, Lee and his group planned to support the referendum through a web site, social media and mailers.
I have searched the web for the group but have found nothing.
I also could find no presence for the group or for Lee on either Facebook or Twitter.
I have called Lee's home and cell phone numbers repeatedly since that story appeared and left voice mail messages each time asking Lee to return the call. I have heard nothing from him.
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China: Up To 6 Million Plug-In Vehicles Will Be Sold In 2022
Plug-in electric car sales in China were growing in 2021 at a very fast rate and it's expected that this trend will continue in 2022.
During the first 11 months of 2021, more than 2.7 million passenger plug-in cars were sold, which is 14.3% of the total. Once December numbers are announced, we will see a result noticeably above 3 million (compared to more than 1.27 million and 9.4% market share in 2020).
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) (via CnEVPost), in 2022, sales of plug-in electric cars might reach 5.5 million, while the overall New Energy Vehicle volume (including commercial vehicles and buses) should be at up to 6 million.
The market share would then further increase to 22%, and most likely, the majority of plug-ins will be all-electric.
Those are pretty serious numbers that will translate into very high global EV sales, as China is the world's largest EV market.
Subsidies -30%
According to the reports, in 2022, the incentive to buy an electric car in China will be reduced by 30% compared to 2021.
We already saw it in the case of Tesla, which in November adjusted the price info for cars that were envisioned for 2022. The eligible subsidy was reduced by exactly 30% from 15,840 CNY to 11,088 CNY ($1,745).
It's actually positive news that the market is expected to expand significantly – almost double – while the subsidies are decreasing.
In 2023, the direct subsidies will be completely removed, at least if nothing serious happens.
We guess that China has also some other mechanisms, like EV credit quotas or local incentives/ICE registration limits that help, but overall, the market is maturing and electric cars are becoming competitive enough on their own.
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What the New Solar Tariff Means for Businesses
In January, the U.S. government announced that there would be a 30% tariff on imported solar cells and modules.
"Our action today helps to create jobs in America for Americans. We'll be making solar products now much more so in the United States. Our companies have been decimated, and those companies are going to be coming back strong," said President Trump at the signing ceremony.
About 95% of solar cells and modules sold in the U.S. in 2017 were made abroad, according to SPV Market Research. The move threatens to disrupt the $28 billion industry that imports 80% of its solar supplies, largely from China.
Abigail Ross Hopper, Solar Energy Industries Association's (SEIA) President, and CEO responded to the tariff stating:
"While tariffs, in this case, will not create adequate cell or module manufacturing to meet U.S. demand, or keep foreign-owned Suniva and SolarWorld afloat, they will create a crisis in a part of our economy that has been thriving, which will ultimately cost tens of thousands of hard-working, blue-collar Americans their jobs."
SEIA estimates that 23,000 Americans will lose their jobs this year.
At Pulse Electronics Power, the first question that came to mind was: How will this affect the power magnetics for the solar inverters?
Before we can dig into the impact of power magnetics for solar inverters, we should review what you need to know about the solar tariff first.
What You Need to Know About the Solar Tariff
Some believe the tariffs would make things worse for the U.S. solar industry. And, some supporters believe this was needed. President Trump believes he is leveling the playing field for renewable energy manufacturers in the United States. He hopes this will spur manufacturing in the U.S.
But, before you choose sides, get the facts.
Quick facts on the solar tariff:
The tariff went into effect on February 7, 2018, but will expire in 2021 for a total length of 4 years.
The tariff is 30% the first year, then decreases 5% each year after that. (See table below.)
The first 2.5 Gigawatts of imports are exempt from the tariff.
For a deeper dive in the new solar tariff, continue reading the fact sheet from the U.S. Trade Representatives.
The tariff intends to encourage offshore panel manufacturers to build their panels in the U.S. The goal is to increase the number of U.S. jobs in the renewables industry.
We see this already take effect before the tariff was announced.
The most recent solar cell and module facility to open in the U.S. is from Tesla. Tesla confirmed earlier this year that solar panel and solar tile production is now underway at the company's solar manufacturing facility in Buffalo, New York.
And, JinkoSolar stated they will "finalize planning for the construction of an advanced solar manufacturing facility in the U.S."
It's clear that with the right plan, solar energy manufacturers can avoid the tariff and still take advantage of the 30% Business Energy Investment Tax Credit the government provide.
How the Solar Tariff Will Impact Businesses
A solar inverter consists of several components like transformers, inductors, etc. that are ideal for solar applications. The Pulse Electronics Power BU team produces power magnetic components that make up the solar inverters.
This new tariff adds 30% to the cost of solar panels and modules which are paired with solar inverters.
And, according to MJ Shiao, head of America's research for GTM Research, tariff levels are likely to increase solar module costs by 10 to 12 cents per watt. A 10 cent per watt tariff would slow the market by 8.3%.
While this tariff will result in a price increase for some manufacturers, it will only affect a small list of the components that make up a solar system. But, the price increase may delay completion time.
The good news for Pulse Electronics Power BU is the impact for 2018 will be offset by bulk orders that have already been placed this year. The impact to Pulse Power will be negligible in North America.
We will not be affected by the new tariff.
It's no doubt that the solar tariff has significant implications for companies that install solar systems.
What we do know is that the 30% tariff in the first year will be the hardest transition. As it begins to reduce in year two to 25%, then 20%, and finally 15% in year four, manufacturers and engineers will adapt.
With costs rising, the adoption rate of solar power may be lower than it may have been otherwise – but it won't be fatal.
Building solar inverters with power magnetics take time and planning. While the new tariff isn't ideal, solar power innovators will continue to drive the energy industry forward for a more reliable and trusted global supply chain.
To help designers increase their pace of innovation, Pulse Power BU is dedicated to providing efficiency optimized transformer and inductive component solutions for the solar industry. It is our mission to help power our future with Solar.
To inquire about how the experienced team at Pulse Electronics Power BU can assist with your solar project, simply contact product support or use our quote form by clicking the button below.


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[Science] Destruction of nature as big a threat to humanity as climate change – AI
Farming and housing occupies large amounts of land globallySteve Proehl/Getty By Michael Le PageWe are destroying nature at an unprecedented rate, threatening the survival of a million species – and our own future, too. But it's not too late to save them and us, says a major new report. "The evidence is incontestable. Our destruction of biodiversity and ecosystem services has reached levels that threaten our well-being at least as much as human-induced climate change." With these words chair Robert Watson launched a meeting in Paris to agree the final text of a major UN report on the state of nature around the world – the biggest and most thorough assessment to date, put together by 150 scientists from 50 countries. Advertisement The report, released today, is mostly grim reading. We humans have already significantly altered three-quarters of all land and two-thirds of the oceans. More than a third of land and three-quarters of freshwater resources are devoted to crops or livestock. Around 700 vertebrates have gone extinct in the past few centuries. Forty per cent of amphibians and a third of coral species, sharks and marine mammals look set to follow. Less room for wildlife Preventing this is vital to save ourselves, the report says. "Ecosystems, species, wild populations, local varieties and breeds of domesticated plants and animals are shrinking, deteriorating or vanishing," says one of the the report's authors, Josef Settele. "This loss is a direct result of human activity and constitutes a direct threat to human well-being in all regions of the world." The main reason is simple. Our expanding farms and cities are leaving less room for wildlife. The other major causes are the direct exploitation of wildlife such as hunting, climate change, pollution and the spread of invasive species. Climate change is set to become ever more destructive. But we can still turn things around, the report says. "Nature can be conserved, restored and used sustainably while simultaneously meeting other global societal goals through urgent and concerted efforts fostering transformative change," it states. It also says that where land is owned or managed by indigenous peoples and local communities, there has been less destruction and sometimes none at all. The aim of the report, by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), is to provide an authoritative scientific basis for international action. The hope is that it will lead to the same pressure for action as the latest scientific report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), on limiting warming to 1.5°C. "Good knowledge is absolutely essential for good governance," says Watson, who chaired the IPCC from 1997 to 2002. "I'm optimistic that this will make a difference." Bioenergy threat But the challenge is immense. All countries except the US have ratified the 1992 UN Convention of Biodiversity and are supposed to be conserving biodiversity and promoting its sustainable use. Despite this, more than 80 per cent of the agreed international targets for 2020 will not be met, says the report. In fact, as of 2016, half the signatory countries hadn't yet drawn up plans on how to meet the targets. The problem isn't just our focus on economic growth regardless of the impact on the natural world. Current plans for reducing carbon dioxide emissions to net-zero to limit climate change rely heavily on bioenergy, which requires a lot of land. This will accelerate species loss as well as threatening food and water security, says the report. In fact, the bioenergy push is already causing harm. For instance, rainforests are being cut down in Indonesia and Malaysia to grow palm oil to make biodiesel for cars in Europe. Transforming our civilisation to make it more sustainable will require more connected thinking, the report says. "There's a very fragmented approach," says Watson. "We've got to think about all these things in a much more holistic way." For instance, there are ways of tackling climate change that will help biodiversity too, such as persuading people to eat less meat and planting more trees. But the devil is in the detail – artificial plantations would benefit wildlife far less than restoring natural forests. Some of the solutions set out in the report may not be welcome to all. In particular, it effectively calls for wealthy people to consume less, suggesting that changing the habits of the affluent may be central to sustainable development worldwide. More on these topics: biodiverstiy
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RIGOROUS. DISCIPLINED. JOYFUL. Our scholars love to learn and 'grow their brains'!
Purpose Prep maximizes our scholars' natural desire to learn – learning is exciting, interesting, and what children crave to do as much as they can. Our scholars rise to the level of high expectations held for them because work at Purpose Prep is rigorous and engaging, structures and routines allow for success, and a joy for learning permeates the school. We are purposeful in everything we do. Rigorous academics and character education are at the core of the work we do. We instill in Purpose Prep scholars a strong academic and character foundation that firmly underpins school and life success.
Purpose Prep ensures that every scholar achieves our ambitious academic and character goals. Teachers are committed to our mission by continuously improving their craft to optimize student achievement. With a shared purpose, every member of our school community is dedicated to our scholars' success. The principals and practices that ensure the attainment of our mission comprise the Purpose Prep way.
Through rigorous curriculum, high quality instruction, and positive character development, Purpose Preparatory Academy Charter School ensures that all kindergarten through grade four students achieve the academic skills, knowledge, and ethical foundation to be set on the path to college.
Rigorous Curriculum - Given our high expectations for every scholar, we use the Common Core State Standards as a solid base for our curriculum. In order for our scholars to be academically competitive with their peers nationwide, we construct curricula that match the academic content and rigor that will support and grow our students to perform on national assessments at the 75th percentile and higher, an indicator of college readiness. We ensure that every Purpose Prep scholar is equipped with the knowledge and skills to read, write, speak and compute at and above rigorous grade level standards. Our curriculum is rigorous, comprehensive, provides intensive and differentiated support, and focuses extensively on literacy.
High-Quality Instruction - Effective teaching "completely changes the academic trajectory of low-achieving students - vaulting them from the lowest to the highest quartile." Our teachers promote a culture of achievement in their classrooms, implementing effective instructional strategies that have greatest positive effect on student achievement for all students, in all subject areas, at all grade levels. Teachers are supported through frequent observations and feedback sessions to continuously increase their instructional effectiveness and maximize student achievement results.
Positive Character Development - Purpose Prep scholars learn how to behave in a responsible and constructive manner because our school is structured, disciplined, and joyful. We adhere to the true definition of discipline – teaching how to do good and how to be good. We invest scholars in the value of being a community member of Purpose Prep, and we explicitly teach students how to "RISE with Purpose" - Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Self- Determination, and Excellence – through their actions. Scholars are taught that their effort directly correlates to their achievement, and they are recognized and celebrated for their hard work and academic success.
To illustrate how Purpose Prep scholars will spend their day, we have provided a glimpse into a typical day at our school. The typical day is reflected for Camden, an incoming Kindergartener on the path to college. Camden knows that every second of his day has been structured with college in mind, and he is working hard to make this future a reality.
The narrative below is long, but so is the Purpose Prep school day, which spans from 7:50am - 4:00pm.
Maximizing every second with our scholars, we are rigorously preparing them for college.
Camden runs up the pathway leading to Purpose Prep, slowing down to a walk after his mother calls, "Walk, Camden." Camden approaches the front entrance of the school and stands directly behind the couple of scholars that precede him. When it is his turn, he approaches the Head of School with his head up high, a smile on his face, and an outstretched hand.
"Good morning, Camden. Are you ready to learn today?" asks the Head of School shaking his hand and smiling at young Camden.
The Head of School makes sure Camden's shirt is tucked in before he enters the school building, waves to his mom, and then proceeds to greet the scholars lined up behind him. Camden enters the building and is ushered through the hallway by a Purpose Prep teacher who is monitoring scholars to ensure speedy and safe transitions to the cafeteria. As Camden walks through the hallway, college pennants surround him. Camden knows about several of the colleges represented in the hallway. His favorite colleges include Harvard, Fisk, Tennessee State, Morehouse and Vanderbilt. Those are the colleges that his class has learned about thus far, and he is excited by the songs he has learned for each of the schools and their mascots, too. Camden is excited to add more colleges to that list when he gets to first grade.
Camden enters the cafeteria, where he puts his brainwork folder in the crate at the end of the table designated to Fisk University. Every classroom is named after a college, and Camden is a Fisk Bulldog. Sitting in his assigned seat, Camden immediately begins eating his cereal, which has been laid out for him and his classmates ahead of time. It makes Camden feel so good to know each morning, the arrival is the same, and his teachers, brainwork and cereal are always waiting for him. When he is finished, he pulls out his brainwork packet where he practices matching pictures to their corresponding initial letter sound. If you asked Camden why scholars must work on brainwork during breakfast, he would respond with a complete sentence: "I complete my brainwork every morning to enrich my brain in preparation for the intense learning that will take place today." Scholars are taught the 'why' behind the structures and systems in the school that prepare them for college, which strengthen their investment in school.
We will demonstrate PURPOSE today. We focus on our learning every single day.
The P is for Purpose, And the R is for Respect, I's for Integrity, We keep ourselves in check.
Self-Determination, yes! Always trying our best, rarely stopping to rest.
With Purpose, we RISE. Because it's a part of our lives.
Scholars have been taught that by the last refrain of the chant, which plays twice, their tables should be cleared, and they should be sitting up straight and looking at the speaker. They practiced this every day during the first weeks of school, and Camden and his classmates have gotten very good at the rhythm and the quick clean-up, and it's fun! The Head of School greets scholars, telling them how excited she is to see them with their "learning faces" on. Then selected classes lead the school in various school chants and songs. The last few minutes of morning motivation focus on giving "shout-outs" to scholars who demonstrated one or more of the RISE with Purpose core values. Today, Jacqueline from Fisk University received a shout out for spelling all of the sight words correctly.
"Way to show Excellence, Jacqueline," all scholars shout joyfully while pointing to Jacqueline, who smiles brightly. Camden is particularly proud of Jacqueline because he knows how difficult it is to get all the sight words correct. He has mastered 70% of the sight words up to this point and is going to work hard and hope to get a shout out, too.
At exactly 7:59 am, the Head of School begins dismissing certain classes to their classrooms. Every Tuesday, Camden's class has community meeting, so his class rises and heads in a silent, single file line to the community meeting area. All scholars sit in their designated area on the carpet with "bottoms flat, backs straight, and hands folded in their lap." During community meeting, The Head of School leads an academic lesson with students, asking questions across all subject areas, cold calling on particular scholars, and providing adequate checks for understanding for all scholars. Scholar' brains are thinking at a rapid pace, as they determine whether or not Mrs. Martin's forty cents is enough money to purchase nine pencils costing five cents each, which continent is the most populated based on last week's Social Studies lesson, how many syllables are in the word 'education,' or which one of the five listed items would not be represented in the category of nonliving things learned in Science class. All scholars are alert, engaged, and eager to hear their name called. Camden is called on to spell one of the sight words he has been most challenged with – their. Before he responds, he asks, "Which one?" Camden knows that "their" is a homophone.
The Head of School smiles and says, "Camden can't be tricked."
Camden thinks for a second, while students wave their fingers as a sign of support, and then replies in a complete sentence, "Their is spelled T-H-E-I-R.
The Head of School calls, "And he's so smart" to which all scholars echo chorally, looking at Camden.
Camden, feeling proud and receiving a wink from his teacher, has little time to bask in his glory, as the Head of School is on to the next question. Camden prepares himself to be ready to respond to the next question. Teachers observe the community meeting, encouraging scholars and occasionally noting scholars that seem to be challenged with responding to questions to ensure proper follow-up.
Camden enters the classroom quietly and follows the pathway directly to his assigned desk. Upon the signal of the teacher, all scholars say the Pledge of Allegiance. Afterwards, the class begins the daily math meeting. Math meeting is abbreviated today because of community meeting, so for the remaining five minutes, scholars focus on the calendar, determining today's date and responding to a few calendar questions from the teacher. During full math meetings, scholars engage in various quick activities that reinforce previously learned math skills, including counting forwards and backwards, counting money, describing the weather and recording the result on a weather graph, naming shapes and colors, and working through word problems illustrated on the white board.
Camden thinks in his head. He is certain that he might be reluctant to fly in an airplane because he has never been that high in the air before. The teacher calls on a few scholars to respond before continuing with the story. When the read aloud ends, scholars rise and transition to their literacy area, dividing into three separate groups based on reading ability to ensure differentiated support with literacy skills and concepts.
Camden begins his first literacy block at 8:55 am. Ms. Ransom leads the class in a Reading Mastery lesson. The lesson begins with scholars calling out the sounds of different letters that they have learned upon Ms. Ransom's signal and reading and spelling words that rhyme with the –op sound and other high frequency words. The lesson is fast paced, with 20 minutes spent on correctly pronouncing learned sounds and reading words quickly, 15 minutes spent on fluently reading a story that reinforces the sounds and spellings from the lesson and requires students to respond to comprehension questions, and 10 minutes of independent practice spent on writing the words neatly and correctly identifying words with the spelling pattern.
Ms. Ransom then pushes the play bottom on the CD player, and with the music as the cue, the children transition to one of three locations in the room. Scholars have been taught that when the transition music comes on, they must quickly and silently pack up their area and transition to their next learning area prepared to engage in learning. Transition time is 20 seconds, and scholars practice extensively at the beginning of the year to ensure perfection and no wasted learning time. Camden moves to the right corner of the room with his second teacher, Mr. Simpkins. Mr. Simpkins is working with students to compare and contrast objects, which is a foundational lesson aligned to reading standard RI.K.9, which states that with prompting and support, students must be able to identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures). Providing the foundation for scholars on what it means to compare and contrast, bydefining words, such as similarities and differences, and discussing the characteristics that separate various objects builds prerequisite skills that will enable scholars to apply this background knowledge to texts that they are reading. Today, Mr. Simpkins is leading students to compare and contrast living things that can fly with living things that can swim. For their exit ticket, scholars must properly categorize nonliving things that can be found in the sky with nonliving things that can be found in the sea. They must write a sentence describing the main difference between the objects that they have classified into different sections. Tomorrow's lesson will lead students through a lesson comparing and contrasting two characters in their leveled reader, and students will be responsible for using the learned vocabulary words, specifically similarities and differences, in the discussion.
At the conclusion of the second reading rotation, students transition to their seats to prepare for snack and a bathroom break. The teacher directs the class to divide into two lines for the bathroom. Students are taken in groups, by gender, to the bathroom by Ms. Ramson. Camden is placed in the beginning of the line because directly upon returning from the bathroom, he will spend 10 minutes of this break, along with three other scholars, snacking and spending time with Mr. Simpkins. Mr. Simpkins makes this time fun through his teacher-created sight word game where scholars gain points for spelling sight words correctly. Camden is excited for this additional practice, and he expects to win the sight word challenge. He has been working on these words diligently for the past couple of weeks, and he is determined to master his sight words test this Friday, maybe even receive a 'shout-out' during morning motivation, but most importantly, be one step farther on his path to college.
Upon hearing the transition music, Camden moves to the third reading block where he independently practices essential literacy skills on the computer through the program of Destination Reading. The program is tailored to meet scholars at their appropriate reading level, and Camden feels challenged and engaged as he practices identifying sounds in isolation, a core skill in the development of strong phonemic awareness. Today, he is clicking on various bubbles on the screen, and dragging the bubble that made the 'r' sound to the center. He loves to hear the chime of the computer through his headphones, signally a correct response, as he builds strong literacy skills.
I say to you today, my friends, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American Dream.
Ms. Ransom smiles, compliments Camden on his 'loud and proud' voice, and reminds him to slow down at commas and stop at periods. Teachers always give very precise praise, so scholars know exactly what they are doing well and specifically what they need to improve. Camden spends the next 20 minutes practicing in small groups with other scholars and receiving feedback from Ms. Ransom and his peers around intonation of particular parts and voice projection.
Sharply at 11:50am, Camden hears the transition music come on as Mr. Simpkins directs the class to begin the math cheer. Scholars move through their math activity for the morning, counting to one hundred and beginning addition activities. The teacher models addition problems, explicitly detailing the steps necessary to solve them, and then transitions students into guided practice, where, with a partner, Camden works on five additional problems. As scholars move to complete the independent practice of the addition problems, Camden notices 10 scholars moving to the side table to work with Ms. Ransom. Camden knows that at Purpose Prep, students always get the extra help they need right away. He remains in his seat, and midway through, Mr. Simpkins places an additional sheet on his desk. Camden is proud because the sheet placed on his table is the "challenge work" given to scholars that are mastering the day's lesson with 90% or better proficiency. Camden moves to the challenge work, proud of himself, and completing addition problems for two-digit numbers.
Scholars head directly from lunch to their classrooms to begin their writing lesson. Ms. Ransom provides a writing topic of the day, and the class helps brainstorm an illustration for it, which the teacher draws on a piece of chart paper. The children then help the teacher formulate a sentence to describe the picture. The scholars tell the teacher how to spell the words, and she writes them the way they tell her, including their mistakes. Afterward she edits the sentence explaining the correct spellings. She also makes sure that she is modeling the correct spacing and placement of all letters and words. While the class is engaged in this lesson, Mr. Simpkins has pulled out two scholars to work more intensively with them. The scholars then move to their desks and begin their own illustrations for the topic. Both teachers then circulate the room and engage the scholars in discussions about what they are drawing and writing. They make sure that letters are shaped correctly and use the lines on their paper to make the upper case and lower case letters look just right, and, using their index fingers, make sure that words are spaced just as the teacher has shown them.
The class silently transitions into their Social Studies lesson. Scholars rotate between social studies and science units every month, and currently are involved in a Social Studies unit. Camden and his class have learned geography and map concepts, as well as information about the city of Nashville and the state of Tennessee. Camden is able to locate where he lives on a variety of different maps and can identify and name rivers, mountains, and oceans by picture. Today's lesson is about identifying the differences between people, which connects well with the earlier lesson in English where scholars learned what it meant to compare and contrast things, using words such as similarities and differences. Mr. Ramson and Mr. Simpkins understand that creating cross curricular connections reinforce key learning points for scholars, and scholars have yet another opportunity to apply their knowledge of comparing and contrasting things, as they discuss the differences between various cultures and the diversity within their classroom. This particular lesson connects to Tennessee's Social Studies Standards K.1.01, in which students should identify differences among people.
After Social Studies, scholars head outside for physical education which occurs during their daily enrichment block. They walk to the gymnasium and with their fitness instructor, scholars participate in a variety of activities that get them moving. Today scholars are practicing basketball drills, including passing and dribbling the ball, which support their development of strong hand-eye coordination.
After enrichment, scholars proceed back to their classroom for choice time. Camden knows that this is the part of the day where he gets to practice literacy or math skills with a teacher, partner, or small group of classmates. He has been choosing to pair up with Raphael all week practicing high frequency words. Each boy has a set of letter magnets, and on their white boards, they have fun spelling different words.
At the end of the choice time block, Camden's classmates are brought back together for closing circle. Closing circle is a cooperative way to end the day. The teachers provide highlights of particular concepts learned from the day and how this learning connects with their lifework assignments. Scholars have the opportunity to provide each other with shout-outs. Additionally, scholars are chosen to discuss particular learning insights from the day, which they are excited to tell their family members when they get home. Both teachers thank the class for a wonderful, productive day. The class then lines up for dismissal.
Camden takes the bus home. Boarding the bus, he is reminded by the Head of School that they are in silent zone on the entire bus ride home and to take out his independent reading book. Camden has had a long, productive day of learning and is glad to settle into his seat and begin rereading one of the books from his special book sack. Purpose Prep provides every kindergartener with a book sack of at least five leveled books, and teachers rotate these out on a biweekly basis for scholars to independently read on the bus, at home, and during any free time. Camden remembers that his reading goal is to stop at periods and pause slightly at commas like his teacher instructed him. As Camden heads home whisper reading, he is one step farther on his path to college.
Every day at school fits within the vision of college, and each second of the school day has been thoughtfully planned out for Camden and every single Purpose Prep scholar. Tomorrow, with his completed lifework, Camden will begin another day at Purpose Prep.


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Braille music is a Braille code that allows music to be notated using Braille cells so music can be read by visually impaired musicians. The Braille music system was originally developed by Louis Braille.
Braille cell, 2 dots wide by 3 dots high
Braille music uses the same six-position Braille cell as literary braille. However braille music assigns a separate meaning to each braille symbol or group of symbols different from literary braille and has its own syntax and abbreviations.
Almost anything that can be written in print music notation can be written in braille music notation. However, braille music notation is an independent and well-developed system with its own conventions.
The world's largest collection of braille music is located at the National Library for the Blind in Stockport, UK.[1]
1 Learning Braille music
2 Teaching Braille music
3 Transcribing music into Braille
4 Introduction to Braille music symbols and syntax
4.1 Pitch and rhythm
4.2 Octave marks
4.3 Musical markings
4.4 Repetition symbols
4.5 Contrapuntal lines and chords within a staff
4.5.1 In-accords
4.5.2 Interval notation
4.6 Dealing with different staves
5 Variations in Braille music
Learning Braille music[edit]
Braille music is in general neither easier nor more difficult to learn than print music. Visually impaired musicians gain the same benefits upon learning to read braille music as sighted musicians who learn to read print music. Visually impaired musicians can begin learning braille music about the time they have reasonable competence reading literary Braille.
Teaching Braille music[edit]
Braille music for beginners, like print music for beginners, is quite simple. Music teachers with no previous knowledge of braille music can easily learn the rudiments of braille music notation and keep a step or two ahead of the student who is learning braille music. Some common print method books are available in braille so a sighted teacher can use a print version and the visually impaired student braille version or the other way around.
Transcribing music into Braille[edit]
Much commonly used music has been transcribed into braille. In the US, this is available from the National Library Service (NLS) of the Library of Congress (free for qualified individuals) and through other sources. Most countries have a national library similar to the NLS.
However, many visually impaired musicians require a good deal of music that has never before been transcribed. In the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and many other countries, there is a network of braille music transcribers who can transcribe such music.
Another option is to use a computer-music system. Such systems typically allow a user to enter music into a computerized music notation program. The software then automatically converts the print notation into braille. One such software program is called Goodfeel. The visually impaired individual can enter music notation within the Lime program, which has been scripted so the process of music entry is accessible. Then this file can be imported into Goodfeel which converts the music into a Braille file that can be exported to a Braille embosser or read on a portable Braille display.
Introduction to Braille music symbols and syntax[edit]
Some of the most common braille music symbols and combinations are summarized in the chart below:
Pitch and rhythm[edit]
As the "Notes" section of the music braille chart above indicates, a single symbol shows both the pitch and rhythmic length of a note. For instance, dots 1,4,5 indicate an eighth note (or 128th note) C. Every rhythm symbol in braille music does double duty—8th notes and 128th notes use the same symbols, as do quarter notes and 64th notes, half notes and 32nd notes, and whole notes and 16th notes. Beginners first learn the most common rhythmic value (8th, quarter, half, and whole notes). For advanced users there is never rhythmic ambiguity because the context, including time signature and bar lines, makes the intended rhythmic value clear. For instance, in a measure of 4/4 time that includes only the symbol with dots 1,3,4 (whole or 16th rest), context says the symbol must indicate a whole rest.
Octave marks[edit]
An octave mark is included before a note symbol to specify the octave of the note. For instance, the 4th Octave is the octave starting with middle C and going up to the B above middle C. Octaves are only specified when needed. For instance, a melody proceeding upward from the first octave can, if moving by step, proceed to the second, third, and fourth octaves without requiring additional octave signs. The rule is that, in the absence of an octave mark specifying otherwise, notes move by a unison, 2nd, or 3rd rather than a 6th, 7th, or octave. For instance, the following moves upward continuously, ending in octave 5:
Octave 2 C C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B B C C
The rule for 4ths and 5ths is different, however: in the absence of an octave sign specifying otherwise, a melodic leap of a 4th or 5th will stay within the same octave as the previous note. For instance, the following always stays within Octave 2:
Octave 2 C G D A E B F C G D A E
Because of the use of octave marks, clef symbols are not required in braille music. On occasion, clef symbols (bass clef, treble clef, or other) will be indicated so the visually impaired musician will be aware of every detail of the print score.
Musical markings[edit]
Musical indications like "dim", "cresc", or "rit" are inserted inline with the note and rhythm notation and, to differentiate them from note, octave, and other musical signs, always preceded by the "word sign" (dots 3,4,5).
Slurs may be indicated by a slur sign between two notes or bracket slur surrounding a group of notes to be slurred.
Musical signs such as staccato or tenuto are generally placed before the note or chord they affect. The musical signs shown on the chart are shown modifying a quarter note C (dots 1,4,5,6).
"Music hyphen" is used to indicate that a measure will be continued on the following line (this happens somewhat more often in braille music than in print music).
A "word apostrophe" indicates that the word will be continued on the following line.
Repetition symbols[edit]
Braille music tends to be rather bulky. Because of this, a system of repetition symbols—much more extensive than that in print music—is employed to reduce page turns, size of scores, and expense of printing.
The repetition symbol (dots 2,3,5,6) is used similarly to the musical repetition symbol to indicate that a beat, half measure, or full measure is to be repeated.
In addition, braille music often includes instructions such as "repeat measure 2 here" or "repeat measures 5-7 here". Such indications are in addition to the commonly used repeat marks and first and second endings.
Contrapuntal lines and chords within a staff[edit]
Unlike print music notation, braille music is a linear format. Therefore, certain conventions must be used to indicate contrapuntal lines and chords, situations where more than one note is played simultaneously within a staff.
In-accords[edit]
Independent contrapuntal lines within a staff are indicated via whole- or part-measure in-accords. The first of the contrapuntal lines is given, then the second, enclosed by the in-accord symbols. The in-accord symbols indicate that the two lines are to be played simultaneously.
Interval notation[edit]
Homophonic chordal sections are written using interval notation. For instance, the notation "quarter-note-C, 3rd, 5th" would indicate playing a C along with the notes a 3rd and 5th higher than C, making a chord C-E-G a quarter note in length. Reading the interval notation is somewhat complicated by the fact that some staves use bottom-up notation (the bottom note of each chord is specified and intervals are read upwards from the given note) and some use top-down notation (the top note of each chord is specified and intervals are read downwards from the given note). The modern convention is to specify the main note (either the bass line or melody line) and let the intervals go up or down from there as appropriate. For instance, in most piano music the left hand specifies the bottom note and intervals go bottom-up while the right hand specifies the top note and intervals go top-down. Many older scores have all staves reading bottom-up or all reading top-down. Most scores have a note indicating the direction of the interval notation. However, in some older scores the direction must be established from the context. By convention, in-accords are given in the same direction as the interval notation. Thus, examining the in-accords is one way to establish whether the interval notation on a particular staff is bottom-up or top-down.
Dealing with different staves[edit]
Printed music is often written on several different staves. For instance, piano music is typically written on two different staves combined into the grand staff: one for treble clef and one for bass clef, while choral music often has four different staves (one each for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass). The notes in different staves that play simultaneously are aligned vertically. Because of the linear nature of braille music and the fact that the blind musician can typically read only one staff at a time, multiple staves are handled in several ways depending on the complexity of the music and other considerations. Bar over bar format is most similar to print music. Simple piano music in bar over bar format is quite similar to print music, with right-hand notation on the top line and left-hand notation on the bottom line. Some degree of vertical alignment between the right and left hands is maintained. Other ways of dealing with multiple-staff music are line over line format, section by section format, paragraph style, and bar by bar format. As a rule these formats take up less space on the page but require more of the musician in working out how to fit the staves together. For instance, in a piano score notated in section by section format, the right-hand part may be written out for the first 8 measures, followed by the left-hand part. No attempt is made to align the parts. The same procedure is followed for measures 9-16, and so on, section by section, throughout the score. The blind musician learns and memorizes one section right hand alone, then left hand alone, then works out the hands together by memory and referencing various spots in the braille score to work out how the sections fit together. A note from the transcriber often clarifies the format used. However, with many older and more complex scores the format must be determined by examination of the music and context.
Variations in Braille music[edit]
Over the years and in the many different countries, a variety of minor differences in braille music practice have arisen. Some countries have preferred a different standard for interval or staff notation or used different codes for various less common musical notations. An international effort to standardize the braille music code culminated in the updates summarized in Braille Music Code 1997 and detailed in the New International Manual of Braille Music Notation (1997). However, users should be aware that they will continue to encounter divergences when ordering scores from printing houses and libraries because these are often older and come from various countries.
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Braille Byzantine Music Notation used for Greek Orthodox liturgical chant.
The Braille Music Code 1997—a complete description of the Braille Music Code (HTML).
Music Braille Code, 2015—a complete description of the Braille Music Code. Braille Authority of North America. (PDF and BRF).
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Contrapunctus (2006-2009), was a project of the European Union to design and to develop a demonstration service allowing faster and easier access and use of Braille music scores filed in libraries and transcription centres, by focusing on developing international standards for electronic representations of Braille music.
Music4VIP (Music for visually impaired people) is a European project, started on 1 November 2012.
Music21 is a Python-based toolkit for computer-aided musicology. Includes methods to export braille music code.
FreeDots is a music notation converter primarily for blind users. It converts MusicXML into Braille Music.
BMC -- Braille Music Compiler — Software that converts Braille Music into MusicXML and Lilypond, by Mario Lang.
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RSO (Richie Sambora & Orianthi) – Rise E.P. – Album Review
Published on October 25, 2017 October 25, 2017 by 2loud2oldmusic
Back in 2013, Richie Sambora met Orianthi and sparks flew, apparently. The two are an item and now they are putting out music for the masses and it is about time. I had heard back last year, I believe, that they were working together and going to put out an album. Well, we finally got one; however, it is only an E.P. with only 5 songs. Now, I am not greedy, but I would have preferred a whole album.
Now when I heard we were getting music from the two, I was excited. I love Richie's vocals and his bluesy, rock style plus he can play the guitar (have you heard of Bon Jovi). Orianthi is also one helluva a guitar player herself and she can sing with the best of them. She has played for Michael Jackson and for Alice Cooper as well as her own solo work. The two together, I was expecting a bluesy rock album with some amazing guitar work.
What I was expecting and what we actually have are not quite the same thing. Apparently, the two of them wanted to deliver an album that was not what people expected. They wanted to give something that shows that they can do something more than play guitar. Message received loud and clear.
We do get a little rock on some songs, some good guitar (when I say some I mean very little), one bluesy track and then some pop nonsense. Did I like the album when I first heard it…simply…NO!! It was not what I expected so it was a major disappointment. That isn't to say I don't like it now. I have spent a lot of time with it which is simple as it is only 5 tracks. I could listen to it twice each way to and from work. I kept it playing it for several days to see if it would grow on me and it did, eventually. It doesn't mean I love it by any means. I just like it.
The first song "Rise" is what I was expecting. It was heavy on the guitar and sounded exactly like any Orianthi song. The two sing together and were definitely going for an aggressive rock anthem. The sound on the vocals is a little muddied, but still sounds good overall so I was a little disappointed on the production value. I feel like they are actually trying too hard on this one.
"Masterpiece" is a love ballad with piano accompaniment and a what sounds like a drum machine (I hate drum machines on so called rock albums). On this one they share singing duties again, but take turns rather than singing at the same time. The song is one of those that you can see the beauty behind it, but they don't quite capture that magic they were going for. There is a little guitar solo in it, one of the very few. They both do sound better on this one vocally. I do like it and my second favorite song on the album, but I feel it could have been so much more.
The third song is "Truth" has more piano and another love song with a slowed tempo. Orianthi and Richie do sing in unison but Orianthi is more prevalent. Richie's accompaniment is relegated to a backing vocals mostly used to add texture which he did so well on Bon Jovi.
"Take Me" is the bluesy track I was looking for just not very rocked out. Richie does the vocals on this and no Orianthi anywhere except instrumentally. Some acoustic guitar but no electric. They are really shying away from the rock guitar sound. Richie sounds great and what I would expect from him based on his solo work. Great song!
The last song is "Good Times" which is probably the worst song on the album. It is a complete mess. I am not sure how to describe it. It is pop with a country twang and it makes me sick to hear these two talents do something like this. Another one where I feel they are trying too hard to be something they are not. What I thought might be Richie doing a little rap with some effects on his voice was actually K-OS, a rapper from Canada. I think I liked it better thinking it was Richie.
I am not going to score it as Keeper or Delete as I normally do because there are just too few songs. So I will just score it out of 5 stars.
2.5 out of 5 Stars. It is a great effort, but it is missing the mark. There is so much potential in the songs, but they just can't find the magic. As I said earlier, it seems forced like they are trying too hard. Maybe they will get better over time and working more together, but right now I don't feel the chemistry between the two. Plus, MORE GUITAR!! I get you wanted to show us another side, but I don't want to see that side again. MORE GUITAR!! Stay in your wheelhouse. Experiment, but keep in the area where you are exceptional already.
(picture from their Facebook page)
Categories Album Review, New Releases, Rock•Tags Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Good Times, Guitars, Masterpiece, Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Richie Sambora, Rise, RSO, Take Me, Truth
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steveforthedeaf says:
Sambora is massively under rated as a player and Orianthi has only upped his game in my opinion
I love Sambora and I love Orianthi. I was really hoping for a some great playing, but for me the album didn't have enough of it. I would love to see those two together live. That would be a show.
deKE says:
I dunno about this. Sambora should just let it rip but for some reason they say it but never do as they do have the ability. Whatever though he looks happy on that cover man! haha
I would look happy to too standing behind her (ha, ha). I felt the album could have been so much more. It made me sad!
Didn't even know it was out. Too bad about the pop. I'll get it to check out the playing.
It was a bit disappointing. Some decent songs, that needed just a little more ooomph! (if you understand that).
I have an Orianthi album — very pop rock. But this sounds even less rock than her solo album.
Yes, I think it is.
I really wanted Richie to be the one to carry on the rock. I think we might have to wait for an eventual reunion.
Hopefully if they get inducted into the HOF, maybe the reunion will spark the interest to get back together. A boy can dream.
Donna Florack says:
It's not bad. You're right. The vocals sound a bit muffled, not crisp. I have more of an issue with another creepy guy my age hanging with someone his daughter's age. Ick, Grandpa!
I didn't think of that, but you are right!! It isn't a bad album, just didn't live up to expectations for me. I think that was my issue with it.
It needs guitars!! 🎸
I'm not keen on this at all. Not a Bon Jovi or Sambora fan, so didn't have any expectations, but I have to wonder what he sees in going down this route. I knew nothing about Orianthi before reading this, but checked out Youtube and it just sounds like Avril Lavigne or the likes. Not for me, I'm afraid.
If you aren't a fan of any of those acts, then this definitely does nothing that would change that feeling.
I remember having that 'More Guitar!' request when I heard Brothers in Arms – like you said, I appreciate the artists like to branch out, but they're just too good at guitar to have so little of it on the record!
I felt the same on BIA as well. I would go see RSO live, in hopes that they would let it rip live at least!
I liked Masterpiece … or the piano intro at least, I was a lot less keen when it started properly.
Some of the songs definitely showed some promise, they were just missing that extra punch. Very disappointing.
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