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It's the weekend, and we all have "Get Weird" scrawled at the top of our to-do lists. But beyond the usual hijinks and bad bar-mitvah dancing you're applying to dance floors all over Denver, here are three concerts this weekend that are truly strange.
1. On Saturday, September 10, there's a music festival happening at a distillery, Mile High Spirits Distillery and Tasting Bar. And that music festival features four intermittent sets throughout the day by one DJ, the Denver-based marathon man Mikey Thunder. And that music festival features Ludacris as a headliner. Yes, Ludacris, the onetime ubiquitous rapper and now philanthropist, restaurateur and cognac-maker. This music festival's name is the Punching Mule Music Festival, named for the sponsor, a company that makes a vodka-based, "can-crafted" Moscow Mule. Take it all in.
2. John Fogerty, the man who wrote the 1969 hit "Fortunate Son," one of the best songs criticizing militant patriotic behavior, is headlining the Colorado Remember 9/11 free show in Civic Center Park on Sunday, September 11, with programming starting at 1 p.m.
3. Has your brunch gone stale? Austin musician Dale Watson is bringing his long-running "Chicken Shit Bingo" show to La Rumba on Sunday, September 11. In addition to live honky-tonk music and dancing, there's also bingo, which, according to the event description, involves "a caged hen strutting across a plywood board divided into numbered squares while betting customers gather ’round the cage, hoping the bird will drop its mark on their chosen numeral." There will be cash prizes.
So go on, music lovers. Quit your head-scratching, embrace Denver's contradictions, and keep this evolving cowtown weird.
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years of anger following
hours that float idly down —
drifts its weight
deeper and deeper for three days
or sixty years, eh? Then
the sun! a clutter of
yellow and blue flakes —
Hairy looking trees stand out
in long alleys
over a wild solitude.
The man turns and there —
his solitary track stretched out
upon the world.
– William Carlos Williams
A solitary track stretched out upon the world: grey amber and white oud, ti leaf, vanilla ash and white sandalwood.
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O transient voyager of heaven!
O silent sign of winter skies!
What adverse wind thy sail has driven
To dungeons where a prisoner lies?
Methinks the hands that shut the sun
So sternly from this mourning brow
Might still their rebel task have done
And checked a thing so frail as thou
They would have done it had they known
The talisman that dwelt in thee,
For all the suns that ever shone
Have never been so kind to me!
For many a week, and many a day
My heart was weighed with sinking gloom
When morning rose in mourning grey
And faintly lit my prison room
But angel like, when I awoke,
Thy silvery form so soft and fair
Shining through darkness, sweetly spoke
Of cloudy skies and mountains bare
The dearest to a mountaineer
Who, all life long has loved the snow
That crowned her native summits drear,
Better, than greenest plains below –
And voiceless, soulless messenger
Thy presence waked a thrilling tone
That comforts me while thou art here
And will sustain when thou art gone
– Emily Brontë
Morning rising in mourning grey: tobacco flower, white oud, lavender bud, and ambergris accord.

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said dualization of 298 kilometers long Kuchlak-Zhob road would connect far-flung areas of Balochistan with other parts of the country, help set up new industrial zones and boost the process of development.
Taking to social media website twitter on Tuesday, Qasim Suri said the National Highway Authority has called bids for the road project which would be one of the projects in the China Pakistan Economic Corridor.
He said the road would not only connect areas in Balochistan but would also connect Dera Ismail Khan and tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Deputy Speaker NA said that Rs63 billion has been allocated for the road project which would be part of the western route of CPEC and would decrease distance between Quetta and Dera Ismail Khan by eight hours.
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just spent the most amazing three nights in Lauterbrunnen, I've read so much but wow, the valley is just beautiful and when you get up into the mountains, breathtaking (almost literally).
Now I'm heading to Mittenwald, but was wondering if anyone has any brilliant suggestions for the one night in between the two.
Was thinking about that outdoor museum I've heard about but haven't worked out exactly where that is yet. Will check more out about that this evening.
We are trying to avoid the toll roads and take scenic routes. So far that's worked out great. Particularly driving on the wrong side of the road in an unfamilar car!
Thanks for any advice,
where to stop for one night between Lauterbrunnen and Mittenwald?
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A traffic stop made during a drug investigation Wednesday netted the arrests of four people, two from Texas and two from Alexandria, according to Alexandria police.
The department's narcotics team was conducting an investigation in the Willow Glenn Road and Bloch Street area when the suspects' vehicle left, according to the release. As the vehicle was leaving, the officers saw something being thrown out of the window.
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Nighttime lane closures scheduled for I-70 bridges in Halfway
HALFWAY — Drivers can expect right-lane closures overnight this week on two Interstate 70 bridges over railroad tracks as crews do concrete repairs.
The eastbound and westbound I-70 bridges are over the Norfolk Southern Railroad, east of U.S. 11, according to an email from Maryland State Highway Administration spokesman Charlie Gischlar. That puts the bridges between the exits for Interstate 81 and Downsville Pike, also known as Md. 632.
The right-lane closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. They could last through Friday morning, unless the work is finished earlier.
— Julie E. Greene


Brittany Higgins Information & Latest Headlines
This post offers with allegations of sexual assault and might be triggering for some readers. She stated the person supplied her a raise house on the finish of the evening, but instead took her to Parliament House the place she fell asleep within the minister’s office drunk. Speaking to Network Ten, she claimed she had advised her employer and the minister informed her she would be supported if she pursued a police complaint, however she felt pressured to not, believing it would finish her career. Scott Morrison has been wounded by the revelation this week of an alleged rape in Parliament House. But the worry should be that Brittany Higgins has turn into a victim twice over – of the incident itself and the fallout these past days.
- It was announced that she had taken medical go away related to a pre-current situation.
- My story was on the front web page for the only cause that it is a painful reminder to girls that if it could possibly occur in Parliament House, and can really occur anywhere.
- On 15 March 2021, Porter launched a defamation declare in opposition to the ABC and reporter Louise Milligan, for publishing the allegation.
- Ms Higgins alleges a colleague took her to the office of Defence Minister Linda Reynolds in March 2019 after a night out ingesting and raped her.
As nicely as the Labor and Greens parties, the federal government faced criticism from within its own party. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, who had been made aware of the allegations in opposition to Porter in 2019, criticised him for taking too lengthy to come forward. Former Prime Minister John Howard, nonetheless, defended Morrison’s choice not to open an unbiased inquiry into Porter’s conduct. Former deputy Liberal leader and former Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop additionally criticised the Morrison Government and mentioned that dealing with of sexual harassment was a difficulty in all events in Parliament.
Brittany Higgins Audio Recordings Reveal Why She Stayed Quiet About Alleged Rape
Ms Higgins alleges she was raped by a male colleague in a government minister’s workplace inside Parliament House in March 2019. A Parliament House safety guard on duty the evening of the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins has spoken out for the first time to reveal details of what happened. “I casually requested the Honourable Senator Eric Abetz if the minister allegedly accused of the alleged rape that occurred round 30 years ago was the Honourable Christian Porter MP.
“As Ms Hickey has outlined her allegations in additional detail within the Parliament, this afternoon I actually have written to the Prime Minister and requested that he consider the matters raised.” “I felt sick, figuring out that the final line of protection for this young lady was not in a position to be offered due to the practices and protocol of that parliament. “He responded abruptly that if any security member dared to query the validity of entry to the parliament by anybody who held a safety pass, they would be sacked,” Ms Hickey stated. Senator Abetz advised a senate committee he “rejected and categorically denied” the “mischievous assertions made underneath parliamentary privilege”.
Kershaw was asked whether or not these inquiries would hamper the police investigation and stated “it could”. Gaetjens, the secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, advised a Senate estimates listening to on Monday the move adopted “robust advice” from the AFP commissioner, Reece Kershaw, on 9 March. In March 2021, photos and videos were leaked from a gaggle chat of male government staffers, the place they’d performed intercourse acts in Parliament House, together with on the desks of feminine lawmakers. Morrison additionally announced two investigations into the workplace culture at Parliament House.
“So, therefore, my on it was she’s conscious. She’s breathing. She’s does not appear to be she’s in misery. She’s just sleeping off her night time. And with that, I shut the door, and I exited the room.” Ms Anderson’s staff leader asked her to do a welfare check on Ms Higgins after her colleague returned from his break. “My colleague had tried to make dialog with him and he appeared to be in a hurry,” she stated. She later told news.com.au and Network Ten’s The Project that she woke to seek out the person on top of her.


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- Should I let my cat sleep with me?
- How do cats choose their human?
- Why do cats sleep with humans?
- How do I show my cat I love him?
- Can cats sense sadness in their owners?
- Can Cats sense when something is wrong?
- Do cats have favorite person?
- Do cats get sad when you leave?
- What do cats feel when you pet them?
- Can cats see the deceased?
- Will my cat eat me if I die?
- Can cats sense human anxiety?
- Why do cats lick you?
- What do cats see us as?
- Do cats think we are their mothers?
- Do cats know when you’re crying?
- Do cats know their name?
- Why does my cat sleep on me and not my partner?
- Why are cats so active at night?
- How far away can a cat hear you?
- Do cats know they are dying?
Should I let my cat sleep with me?
Bill Fish, cofounder of Tuck.com, says, without question, there are positives to allowing your cat into your bed each night, including giving both of you a sense of security, emotionally and physically.
“Having a guest in bed with you also reduces stress as well as brings warmth and comfort,” he said..
How do cats choose their human?
But how do cats choose their human? For some cats, treats and attention determine their choice. For others, it might be the feeling of comfort and safety they experience by being in the same room with their human. Headbutts, slow blinking, and cuddles are some of their love-signs.
Why do cats sleep with humans?
The reasons for this are varied, but generally speaking, it is the person who cares for them each day. This bond is important to your cat as they are social creatures that need affection and attention from their owner. By sleeping with you, it is another way for them to show their love.
How do I show my cat I love him?
5 Ways to Say I Love You to Your CatBlink Slowly and Gaze Lovingly Into Her Eyes. Your cat might not appreciate being showered with kisses (and she may think you’re a little crazy if you try), but you can “kiss” her kitty style by meeting her loving gaze. … Mimic Her Voice. … Let Her Rub On You. … Groom Her. … Don’t Skip the Vet.Jun 19, 2020
Can cats sense sadness in their owners?
Many cats seem to know when their owners are sad or depressed, and react with affection or simply by spending more time nearby. Cats don’t expect us to be always-on or perfect. They accept us no matter how bad we feel. … Cats make great service animals at hospitals and senior centers.
Can Cats sense when something is wrong?
Like dogs, cats also have an uncanny ability to detect ailments and diseases as well. Cats also have an acute sense of smell and have the ability to sniff out a chemical change in the body caused by a disease. And both dogs and cats can also sense the change in mood, behavior and pattern that affect a daily routine.
Do cats have favorite person?
The best cat-human relationships are ones in which the human adapts to the cat’s preferred style of communication. … A cat’s favorite person may be the one who makes them feel comfortable and safe just by being in the same room with them. Over time, you and your cat will learn how to best communicate with each other.
Do cats get sad when you leave?
Regardless of their reputation, cats do get lonely when they are left unattended for long periods of time. They are social beings that form strong bonds with their owners. When their needs for companionship are not met, cats can become depressed. They can also get separation anxiety.
What do cats feel when you pet them?
As a general guide, most friendly cats will enjoy being touched around the regions where their facial glands are located, including the base of their ears, under their chin, and around their cheeks. These places are usually preferred over areas such as their tummy, back and base of their tail.
Can cats see the deceased?
Since they may not actually understand death as something permanent, sometimes a cat will wait patiently, believing that the deceased will return. Still others suggest that the cat may just be reacting to the grief exhibited by humans in the house as they deal with the death of a family member.
Will my cat eat me if I die?
If you die alone with your cat, it won’t hesitate to eat you. … In cases where these people owned dogs, their pets would usually go several days without resorting to eating the owner’s body. However, a cat would only wait a day or two. The phenomenon is called “postmortem predation.”
Can cats sense human anxiety?
Animals can be surprisingly aware of our emotions. Research has shown that dogs will comfort their humans when we are sad, and cats can pick up on our emotional gestures. According to new research from Nottingham Trent University, cats also notice when we’re stressed out or anxious, and can be less healthy as a result.
Why do cats lick you?
To show affection For cats, licking is not only used as a grooming mechanism, but also to show affection. By licking you, other cats, or even other pets, your cat is creating a social bond. … Many cats carry this behavior into their adult lives, licking their humans to pass along the same sentiment.
What do cats see us as?
Cat behavior researcher John Bradshaw of the University of Bristol says that cats probably see us as especially clumsy — which most of us are, by cat standards. However, despite legions of Internet memes, they do not see us as foolish inferiors.
Do cats think we are their mothers?
Cats treat humans as their mothers. No, your cat doesn’t actually think you’re the mama cat that birthed it. But cats show us a level of affection and respect that is very similar to the way they treat their mama cat. … In fact, cats behave independently because they think humans are cats like them.
Do cats know when you’re crying?
Compared to our devoted dogs, cats seem pretty unconcerned with human affairs. But it looks like our feline companions pay more attention than we give them credit for. They seem to be able to tell when we are happy. New research has found the first strong evidence that cats are sensitive to human emotional gestures.
Do cats know their name?
Cats Recognize Their Own Names—Even If They Choose to Ignore Them. Cats are notorious for their indifference to humans: almost any owner will testify to how readily these animals ignore us when we call them. But a new study indicates domestic cats do recognize their own names—even if they walk away when they hear them.
Why does my cat sleep on me and not my partner?
There are lots of reasons a cat may choose to sleep on their humans’ laps or chests. Among the reasons cats sleep on people: warmth, comfort, affection and soothing sounds. Cherish the moment when they do as they like to switch up their routine and may find another place to nap.
Why are cats so active at night?
Cats are crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk. … Your cat is responding to your schedule. Many owners first start to interact and play with their cats when they get home in the evenings. This causes a shift in the cat’s day and results in them reaching their peak activity level at night.
How far away can a cat hear you?
Indeed, a healthy cat can even judge within three inches the location of a sound being made three feet away, which assists in the locating of prey. They can also “hear sounds at great distances – four or five times farther away than humans.”
Do cats know they are dying?
Because cats rely primarily on body language to communicate to one another, they must be attuned to biological and behavioral changes in the other animals around them. This includes detecting weakness or changes in body temperature and odor. They are also intuitive in that they often know when they are about to die.

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Half of all London councils could be unlawfully fining motorists for parking in suspended bays because their signs are unauthorised.
A BBC London investigation for the Inside Out programme found thousands of parking tickets issued each year may not be legally enforceable because the Department for Transport has not approved council signage.
The capital’s 32 councils — excluding the City of London — received almost £200 million from penalty charge notices last year, with a significant percentage issued to motorists who leave vehicles in suspended parking bays.
In an average month about 1,500 bays are suspended in each borough to allow roadworks or special deliveries. Councils are required by law to put up signs alerting drivers.
In 2010 Suzanne Campbell successfully appealed a fine for parking in a suspended bay when she demonstrated that the sign used by Camden council had not been authorised.
Sixteen boroughs, including Camden, now have authorisation. The 16 that have not are: Greenwich, Southwark, Westminster, Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Hillingdon, Kingston, Merton, Redbridge, Sutton, Waltham Forest, Richmond and Enfield.
A Freedom of Information request to the 32 boroughs asking how much income was generated from suspended bay fines with unapproved signs brought 29 responses. The 29 councils issued 344,000 tickets in total. With each fine averaging £67, over the last decade that equates to £23 million.
A London Councils spokesman said: “The Campbell v Camden case pre-dates an important decision in the Court of Appeal last year, where the court ruled that a technical failure to comply with the regulations does not invalidate any signage so long as the signs are clear and motorists are not misled.”
The investigation is broadcast on BBC1 at 7.30 tonight.
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There have been some adjustments to the upcoming athletic schedule at Wapello High School. The Tuesday, January 12, 2021 basketball game against Columbus will be only one game. The Indians varsity squad will square off with the Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. at Wapello High School.
On Friday, January 15, the Indians will host the Hillcrest Academy Ravens. This game will also be just one game, starting at 6:00 p.m. and will feature the Indians Varsity squad taking on the Ravens at Wapello High School.
While we won't have spectator limitations, we still require masks to be worn while in the building.


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The most beautiful airport in the world
There are many airports in picturesque exotic locations around the world, but Samui airport holds the crown as the most beautiful and the best designed in tune with its gorgeous natural surroundings.
Koh Samui Airport in Thailand is acclaimed as one of the few airports in the world which combines modern facilities with an appearance and ambience that blends in with its tropical island surroundings.
The airplane passenger flying in will see the pristine islands of the area amidst the deep blue ocean, quaint fishing vessels and, as you come closer still, picturesque sections of coral reef delight the eye. Koh Samui, a true tropical haven with scores of bays with powder-soft white sand, scenic groves of coconut palms and lush forested hills, is an inviting sight.
Formerly an idyllic location featuring thatched roof buildings amidst coconut palms, the airport has now been equipped with a modern terminal building, but still projects its characteristic tropical island charm. The airport now includes a shopping arcade and a discernible emphasis on customer service, but retains the striking gardens and palms which made it a delightful place to visit.
The visitor always feels the charm of Koh Samui upon landing, often being welcomed with a garland of orchids. The vividly hued flora, live music adjacent to the shopping area and a play area for children makes the airport is one of the most hospitable in the world.
Bangkok Airways, the country’s largest privately owned carrier, plans to turn Samui Airport into a second international air hub after Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport in the next one or two years.
The airline would launch more direct international flights for medium-haul routes through the small resort airport. The plan falls under Bangkok Airways’ growth plan and the mandate of the Samui Property Fund. Also in the pipeline are plans to offer direct flights from Samui to Dubai, Shanghai, Bali, and Kuala Lumpur. The airline already has scheduled flights to Hong Kong and Singapore.


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Greater population density drives innovation and productivity. Albeit a theory, urbanists rally around the idea. I'm skeptical of the claim. The conclusion supports the preferred geography, raising a red flag. Some actual research from Wei Pan suggesting, perhaps, I'm wrong and urbanists are correct:
"If you think about productivity, it’s all about ideas, information flows, how easily you can access ideas and opportunities," Pan says. "We believe that the interaction mechanism is what drives the productivity of the city."
The study tells a compelling story about the magic of cities, solving a long-standing mystery. I remain unimpressed. A bit further down in the article from The Atlantic Cities:
"What really happens when you move to a big city is you get to know a lot of different people, although they are not necessarily your 'friends,'" Pan says. "These are the people who bring different ideas, bring different opportunities, and meetings with other great people that may help you."
Emphasis added. Moving to a big city is a very different experience from being born in a big city. From the Center for an Urban Future:
Entrepreneurship has been a proven ticket to financial empowerment and economic mobility for countless immigrants—a fact that the Center documented in our 2007 report, “A World of Opportunity.” In that study, we showed that massive numbers of immigrants in New York, Boston, Houston, and Los Angeles have turned to entrepreneurship and in doing so have transformed neighborhoods as well as their own economic fortunes. Some of these entrepreneurs have been wildly successful, generating numerous jobs for their communities and significant financial rewards for themselves. Many others simply make enough to live on. Most turned to entrepreneurship in the first place because they saw it as the quickest and most logical path for them to provide for their families.
But while so many immigrants—including newcomers who are both poor and poorly educated—have turned to entrepreneurship, many fewer native-born poor people have done so.
Citywide, the native-born self-employment rate is 8.6 percent, which is considerably lower than the foreign-born self-employment rate of 10.9 percent. But even this modest rate is inflated because it includes affluent native-born entrepreneurs, particularly in Manhattan and Brooklyn. For example, in Manhattan, roughly 97,000 native-born residents—or 13.3 percent of the working-age native born population—are self-employed, compared to only 124,000 (or just 6.7 percent) in the other four boroughs combined.
The innovation geography in Big City is uneven. The productivity gains occur in a few places with most residents left behind. Dense, parochial neighborhoods are isolated. The wealth generated stays in the core and migrates out to the affluent suburbs, effectively gating the benefits of globalization.
If you are geographically mobile, then you have little concern. The magic of big cities is migration. A sprawling residential pattern doesn't dampen the effect. Talent can live in the core or super-commute into downtown. Concerning innovation, better to be an immigrant than work in Big City. Migration matters more, much more, than density.

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The three of us (college students from Chicago) really want to embark on a "national park' road trip. Our number one destination is Glacier National Park since the Glacier will be gone in several years. We had this broad idea of this itinerary Chi-Colorado(Rocky Mount NP, Estes park, Garden of Gods)-Wyoming(Grand Teton-Yellowstone)-Montana(Glacier)-South Dakota(Mt Rushmore, Badlands, Devils Tower(yes I know this is in WY)). I would really not like a rushed trip... So any advice is highly encouraged. Thanks guys!!!
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Permits for new construction is down 10% from last year in Southern California. Only two counties saw increases in the number of permits pulled. San Bernardino saw increase of 7% and Riverside, 27 %.
Southern California Real Estate and Neighborhoods
Brick and mortar retailers have struggled with the rise of online retailers and malls, being dependent on retail, have taken a hit as well. As a result, malls looking for ways to expand in ways that are less dependent on retailers.
Like most of Southern California, the Inland Empire is in bad need of housing. While many people consider the area a rather affordable, if not attractive, place to live, renters have actually experienced declining incomes and rapidly rising rents over the past 15 years.
While Southern California is still not creating enough housing to make a dent in the housing crisis, the pace of housing creation has increased.


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The frontman also says he's cool with Mani leaving the band for The Stone Roses
Bobby Gillespie has spoken about the new Primal Scream album that is currently in the works.
The band, who released their last album, ‘Beautiful Future’, in 2008, have said that the new album has been heavily influenced by their 1991 album ‘Screamadelica’ which they toured throughout 2011.
Of their forthcoming 10th album, frontman Gillespie told Q magazine that it is sounding “like “a psychedelic record” and is also “based around one chord”.
He added that: “The sense of space in the ‘Screamadelica’ material has had a big influence on the arrangements…. When it was first suggested that we tour ‘Screamadelica’, we were like, ‘Who’d be interested?’ When you’re in a band you don’t understand how people perceive you, so we were blown away by the love we got.”
During the interview Gillespie confirmed that bassist Mani had left Primal Scream for good after rejoining The Stone Roses, but that things were ‘cool’. He said: “Mani has left the band – that’s the situation. He has gone and joined The Stone Roses. That’s cool. He had been wanting to do it for years. I’ll go and see them live – The Stones Roses are a fucking great band.”

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Eli Lilly has suffered a setback on the clinical front as a late-stage study of its experimental brain cancer drug was halted.
Lilly stopped the Phase III trial, which was evaluating enzastaurin for the treatment of an aggressive and recurrent form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, after a recommendation from a data monitoring committee. The latter’s interim analysis of the study, called STEERING, suggested that enzastaurin would not meet the primary endpoint of improvement in progression, which was free survival over an existing chemotherapy in this particular study.
Lilly accepted the DMC recommendation and immediately contacted all STEERING study investigators to inform them of the decision and to provide them all available information to manage patients.
Richard Gaynor, vice president of cancer research at Lilly, admitted that "we are disappointed for patients suffering from recurrent glioblastoma," noting that it is "a rare and difficult-to-treat tumour," but "we remain confident and committed to the development of enzastaurin."
Enzastaurin is also in a Phase III trial (which is currently enrolling patients) as a maintenance therapy for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma as well as being evaluated in several Phase II studies for more common tumour types including breast, colon, lung, ovarian and prostate cancers. These additional trials are unaffected by the monitoring committee’s recommendation.
Lilly rejects fresh Zyprexa claims
Meantime, Lilly’s spate with The New York Times and its accusations over the company’s strategy concerning the schizophrenia drug Zyprexa (olanzapine) rumbles on. The newspaper has criticising Lilly all week, using as its source a leaked document, and its most recent article said that results from Lilly's internal tests showed patients given Zyprexa were 3.5 times more likely to experience high blood sugar levels compared with those patients given a placebo. It is then claimed that this data differed from information sent to the US Food and Drug Administration. The article based the data on a February 2000 memo sent to the firm’s scientists.
However, for the third time this week, Lilly responded, saying that "again, we were disappointed that only a small fraction of our viewpoint was contained in the Times story."
"Taking selected data points out of context can be very misleading," the firm said, noting that the document referred to in the article involved a data set later found to have contained "errors involving which patients were included or excluded in the analysis." A corrected analysis showed that 3.1% of patients given Zyprexa developed high blood sugar compared with 2.5% in the placebo group, Lilly said, and this was sent to the FDA.
Basingstoke facility to close
Lilly also announced that it is to close its dry products manufacturing facility in Basingstoke UK which will result in a $85-$95 million restructuring charge. The firm said that it had looked to sell the site, where some 550 people work, but that did not prove to be a viable option. A variety of severance packages have been offered to staff, and manufacturing is expected to cease at the end of 2007.
Lilly said it was responding to a "more challenging" pharmaceuticals industry and overcapacity in its manufacturing network for medicines in tablet and capsule form. It is developing more "parenteral" products, which are usually introduced to the body through injections and require a different manufacturing technology.
The drugmaker's UK headquarters remain in Basingstoke and the company has a research facility in Surrey and a biotechnology manufacturing facility on Merseyside.

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An important element in the control of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is reduction in antimicrobial usage. In the veterinary sector individual antimicrobial treatment of livestock, rather than the use of group treatment, can help achieve this goal. The aim of this study was to investigate how cessation of group antimicrobial treatment impacted the prevalence of AMR in commensal Escherichia coli in pigs at one farm over an 11-month period. Minimum inhibitory concentrations of eight antimicrobials were determined for 259 E. coli isolates collected during the study. A significant reduction in the prevalence of multidrug resistance and a significant increase in the proportion of full susceptibility to the panel of nine antimicrobials tested was seen after 11 months. Whole genome sequencing of 48 multidrug resistant isolates revealed E. coli clones that persisted across multiple visits and provided evidence for the presence of plasmids harbouring AMR genes shared across multiple E. coli lineages. E. coli were also isolated from on-farm environmental samples. Whole genome sequencing of one multidrug resistant isolate obtained from cleaning tools showed it was clonal to pig-derived E. coli that persisted on the farm for 11 months. In this study we provide evidence that withdrawal of group antimicrobial use leads to significant reductions in key indicators for AMR prevalence and the importance of the farm environment as a reservoir of resistant bacteria. These findings support policy makers and producers in the implementation of measures to control AMR and reduce antimicrobial use.
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The net may be down, but it certainly is not out. Even as those who resented the creation of overnight millionaires on the Internet were gleefully dancing around the pyres of sundry dotcoms, the net has been growing quietly. And it has been helped along by efforts from many areas - schools, local administration, states keen to adopt e-governance. In fact, schools have been identified as a prime target for the growth of the new medium, and the net has been slowly weaving in. It is a pattern of usage that is being looked at now.
A new study - NetKidz - by NetSense™, an Internet research organisation has been released. This is the fourth in the series of researches released by Renaissance Management Consultants, Pune, and it is one of the first studies that attempt to understand the Internet usage of school going children.
A key finding of the study was that the cyber café is the dominant access point for school kids, with 48 per cent accessing the net from a cafe, as Internet access in schools lags behind. The age of entry into the category has been declining and there were users who were younger than 10 years of age. However, such less-than-10-year-old surfers are mostly those who are lucky enough to have a computer and net connection at home. Interestingly, Cartoon Network emerges as the No 3 site among children below 10 years of age.
The study also makes some interesting predictions. Based on the fact that gender bias in net usage is much lower among school users, the study predicts that women will emerge as a large segment on the Internet in the next 20 years. Currently, the ratio is skewed in favour of men.
The study does not bode well for net sites determined to charge for content. Confirming that the users of tomorrow are as unlikely to pay for the net as the users of today, free email sites like usa.net and 123india that later asked users to shell out money for their services, quickly lost their popularity among children, says the study.
However, there is good news for e-commerce. Despite a relative lack of purchasing power and lack of access to credit cards, when compared to adults, kids are relatively keen on online shopping. And, they are much more friendly to online advertising. The study says 14.1 per cent of kids clicked through on advertisement at least once per page view. About 8.8 per cent of net-kids have bought online with purchases limited to low-risk items like cassettes, cinema tickets, caps etc. Another 17.3 per cent of online children visit shopping sites and use these sites to make comparisons or be better informed before they buy something offline. Auction sites like Baazee.com have some salience among older kids in the north. Going by content, at an aggregate level, sites with sport and entertainment content score well among kids, with cartoon network, WWF and ESPN-STAR being the more popular ones.
Regarding usage, the study says that among school children, usage of computers and the Internet among children is primarily entertainment driven, with computer games being a preferred mode of entry into the medium. And surfing the net comes later on. Entertainment and chat are the top two functionalities and email, e-greetings and online gaming are among the most popular applications.
As children grow older they tend to spend more time on the net, and on more serious pursuits such as using the Internet for projects and examination preparation. Yahoo!, Rediff, Hotmail, Indiatimes and MSN emerge as the stickiest sites among school users. On a scale of 70, the top sticky sites were Yahoo! with 61.3, followed by Rediff with 45.1, Hotmail with 23.5, Indiatimes at 17.5, MSN at 14.4, Google at 13.6, Indya at 10, WWF at 8.5, Cartoon Network at 7.8, and ESPN-STAR at 7.3.
Younger users set a lot on multiple uses available at a site - email, search and browsing. In a feature that is confirmed by other studies, word of mouth was easily the most dominant source of new site information. Another important communication tool regarding new sites was television. Many of the sports and entertainment sites were sites with a television presence. Teachers who used the net also had a key influence when it came to introducing children to new sites. Language sites have low salience and upmarket English-speaking schools dominate net usage. At an aggregate level, fear of the Internet becoming an impediment to normal activity seems exaggerated. Students today feel that the net has been integrated into normal life, and use the Internet only when required, says the study.
While younger teachers are avid net users, with over 70 per cent of the teachers who surf the net having less than 10 years teaching experience, older teachers tend to be a bit wary of it. Being uncomfortable with technology, the lack of access to the net at school, were some of the reasons citied for this. The study recommends that this is an issue of concern for the net community, as the study contends that teachers can greatly influence the usage of the net by children.
For the one-month study, questionnaires were administered house to house in eight cities - Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune and Chandigarh - in the period November-December 2001. Surveyors were allotted different zones of the city in order to ensure that no geographical bias slipped in, according to the company. For the purpose of the survey, an Internet user was defined as somebody who had used the Internet in the last one month. A non-user was defined as someone who was aware of the Internet but had not used it. The student sample was restricted to school going children.
At least 30 per cent of the school goers were female. The break up of the different age groups was something like this. Students from Standard 1 to 5 constituted 10 per cent; students Standard 6 onwards formed the rest, and at least 40 per cent of the sample was Internet users. The study did not consider teachers at computer institutes, but confined itself to schoolteachers. An average of 250 people were contacted in each city. In addition to the questionnaire, in depth interviews were conducted with a cross-section of 25 students as well as teachers. Â© 2002 agencyfaqs!


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TEHRAN (Press Shia) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tehran would take the third step to suspend more of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers if the EU fails to “operationalize” its obligations.
“If Europe cannot operationalize its commitments, Iran will take its third step to reduce its JCPOA commitments,” Rouhani told his French counterpart Emanuel Macron in a phone call on Saturday night.
However, “this step, just like the other ones, will be reversible,” he added.
“Unfortunately after this unilateral move by the US, European countries did not take concrete measures to implement their commitments,” he continued.
“The contents of the JCPOA are unchangeable and all parties must be committed to its contents,” the Iranian president stressed.
Macron’s office released a statement later Saturday in which he stressed the importance of “the current dynamic to create the conditions for a de-escalation through dialogue and building a durable solution in the region,” AFP reported.
Tehran has rowed back on its nuclear commitments twice in compliance with articles 26 and 36 of the 2015 deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The first phase started on May 8 and the second phase on July 7.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a recent interview with the Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper that the next step would be taken on September 6.
Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, US, Britain, France, and Germany) on July 14, 2015, reached a conclusion over the text of the JCPOA.
The accord took effect in January 2016 and was supposed to terminate all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran all at once, but its implementation was hampered by the US policies and its eventual withdrawal from the deal.
On May 8, 2018, US President Donald Trump pulled his country out of the nuclear accord.
Following the US withdrawal, Iran and the remaining parties launched talks to save the deal.
However, the EU’s failure to ensure Iran’s economic interests forced Tehran to stop honoring certain commitments, including an unlimited rise in the stockpile of enriched uranium.
Spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said recently that the country’s enriched uranium stockpile has reached 360 to 370 kilograms.


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Krka National Park
The national park is a vast and primarily unaltered area of exceptional natural value, including one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The purpose of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, while tourism activities have also been introduced for its visitors.
Including the submerged part of the river at the mouth, the Krka River is 72.5 km long, making it the 22nd longest river in Croatia. It springs in the foothills of the Dinara mountain range, 2.5 km northeast of Knin. With its seven waterfalls and a total drop in altitude of 242 m, the Krka is a natural and karst phenomenon. The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are the fundamental phenomenon of this river.
The need to legally protect the Krka River and its exceptional natural values was …more at http://www.np-krka.hr/en/
Kornati National Park
The Kornati archipelago of Croatia, also known as the Stomorski islands, is located in the northern part of Dalmatia, south from Zadar and west from Šibenik, in the Šibenik-Knin county. With 35 km length and 140 islands, some large, some small, in a sea area of about 320 square km, the Kornati are the densest archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. From northwest to southeast (from the island of Balabra to Samograd), and from northeast to southwest (from Gangarol to Mana) they stretch for 13 km (8 miles). The name of the archipelago is the plural form of the name of the largest island, called Kornat.
More at http://www.np-kornati.hr/en/
Šibenik is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Šibenik is a political, educational, transport, industrial and tourist center of Šibenik–Knin County and also the third-largest city in the historic region of Dalmatia. It is the oldest native Croatian town on the shores of the sea.
Šibenik is in the central part of the Croatian Adriatic Coast, in the picturesque and indented bay where the Krka River, one of the most beautiful karst rivers in Croatia enters the sea. Šibenik today is the administrative, political, economic, social and cultural centre of the County of Šibenik and Knin which extends along the 100 kilometre long coastline between the Zadar and Split Rivieras, extending up to 45 kilometres into the hinterland area, at the bottom of Dinara mountain.
Šibenik and Knin County covers about 1,860 square kilometres and surrounds the islands, the coast and the hinterland. Šibenik and Knin County has 242 islands, islets and above-sea reefs. Most of this archipelago is in the north-western part of Šibenik’s waters and is especially indented, bare and sparsely inhabited. The area of Šibenik has only 10 island settlements. The most numerous group of islands are the Kornati, widely known for their bizarre shapes and splendid natural beauties.
Amongst all Croatian towns on the Adriatic coast Šibenik is set apart by its unique location in a picturesque and open bay, at the mouth of the Krka River. Created initially as an ancient Croatian castrum, a fortification or encampment, at the bottom of St. Michael’s Fortress that still dominates the town, Šibenik was mentioned for the first time in 1066, in a document issued by the most important Croatian ruler – the king Petar Krešimir IV. Šibenik obtained the status of a native Croatian town in 1290, when the Diocese of Šibenik was established.
The view over Šibenik reveals the unique harmony of the urban poetics of the town and its natural surroundings. The harbor, which is connected to the open sea by the St. Anthony Strait, has been an initiator of marittime affairs development, trading and the overall economic prosperity of the town for centuries. At the entrance into the Strait is the fortress of St. Nicholas, the most important renaissance fortress on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
Together with the fortresses of St. Michael, St. John and Šubićevac surrounding the town, it is a symbol of the centuries old continuous resistence of Šibenik, as confirmed in the recent Croatian War of Independence.
Šibenik’s St. James’ Cathedral, built over more than a century, is testimony to the persistency, sacrifice and belief of generations of Šibenik inhabitants.
The town of Vodice is a tourist centre famous for its lively and various tourist offer and pleasant people.
It is a coastal town located in a wide bay, 11 km northwest from the town of Šibenik, the centre of Šibenik-knin County.
The town of Vodice numbers 10,000 inhabitants, and is considered an ideal place for vacation where everyone can find something that they will enjoy. First settlements developed in Vodice hinterland as early as the prehistoric age. Roots and history are hidden on both sides of the road leading into town.
Today Rakitnica, Mrdakovica, Pišća, Kamena and Okit are names of a fertile estate owned by our hard working farmers, and they used to be residences and villages where people lived. Numerous materials testify to continuous life on these fields since Iron Age. The settlements expanded over time, new inhabitants arrived and new cultures emerged.
More at http://vodice.hr
Prvić is a small island in the Croatian part of the Adriatic Sea. It is situated in the Šibenik archipelago, about half a mile from the mainland, in the vicinity of Vodice. The whole island is under protection of the Croatian Ministry of Culture since the island is considered a cultural heritage.
Prvić’s main industries are agriculture (grapes, olives and figs), fishing and tourism. The sea around Prvić is quite rich with fish. Inhabitants of Prvić are known for making tasty and healthy olive oil and good wine. As mentioned, they often go fishing as well. Therefore, Mediterranean cuisine, especially Dalmatian, is common. Tourism is the most important economic branch on the island. There is just one hotel on the island, Hotel Maestral in Prvić Luka, but locals rent their apartments, houses and villas for tourists.
There are three Roman Catholic churches on the island. Two in Šepurine and one in Prvić Luka. The smaller church in Šepurine was built-in medieval times, and the bigger one in the 19th century. There are many cultural events on the island during the year, such as music concerts, art exhibitions, many sport competitions and others.
Every year on August 2 there is a local celebration in Prvić Luka, and on August 16 the fešta is in Šepurine.
There are two villages on the island: Prvić Luka and Šepurine.
The island’s total area is 2.37 km2 and has a population of 403 (as of 2011). Prvić is the third most densely populated island in Croatia. Šepurine is located on the west side of the island opposite Vodice. Prvić Luka is situated in the biggest bay on the southeast side and it is well protected from the northern and western winds. Famous Croatian bishop, inventor and polymath Faust Vrančić is buried in a church in Prvić Luka.
In Šepurine the Faust Vrančić family had a large baroque-style summer residence which is now in the possession of the Draganić family.
Saint Ante Antić was born in Šepurine.
There are no cars on the whole island, except a fire truck. There are a few tractors and bicycles.
Many ancient and medieval artifacts were found on the island.
The coastline of the island is 10.6 km (6.6 miles) long.
Island Kaprije is a small island of the Šibenik archipelago area of 7 km 2, located about 7km southwest of Tribunj.
Kaprije is the only settlement in the main and largest of the twenty bay located in the southwestern part of the island and is naturally sheltered from all winds surrounded by hills with a breathtaking view of the archipelago and the islands Kakan and Žirje. Crystal clear waters, quiet and relaxing places, nature is what best describes this island.


IADT enters into an articulation agreement with the Detroit Public Schools
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The International Academy of Design and Technology, located in Troy, Michigan joined forces with the Detroit Public Schools to help high school students earn college credits. On July 1, 2013, IADT and the Detroit Public Schools, signed an articulation agreement for the college’s Interior Design and Graphic Design programs. Certain courses were identified which high school students can take to earn college credit at the academy.
This allows students to save money and be ahead of their curriculum, before they even begin college. Mark Beagley, Department Chair for Design at IADT and Leonard Samborski, Program Supervisor at the Office of College and Career Readiness at the Detroit Public Schools were both very involved in developing this agreement and opportunities for future college students.
The entire process took approximately a year to accomplish. When asked about his experience with this, Mark Beagley stated, ““Being new to Detroit, this was an awesome opportunity for me to get to know and engage faculty and administrators from Detroit Public Schools, while creating a new path and opportunity for their students.”
Dr. Julia Smetanka, Director of Education at IADT felt strongly about this agreement. Dr. Smetanka stated, “This articulation represents a solid partnership with the Detroit Public Schools for it is reflective of the pride we have of our students including the programs we offer. Furthermore, this partnership provides greater opportunity for high school students to realize their goals in achieving a college education in design and technology.”
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Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $2,000,000)
The National Indian Youth Leadership Project (NIYLP) proposes providing group and peer mentoring services to at-risk, high-risk and underserved primarily American Indian (AI) and other youth in 16 sites across 10 states via Project Venture, a culturally responsive model recognized as evidence-based by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA), the National Registry of Effective Programs and Practices (NREPP), and a promising model by OJJDP for the prevention alcohol and substance abuse and delinquent behaviors in American Indian youth. Project Venture mentoring will reach 4,520 mostly American Indian youth and recruit and train 1,419 mostly American Indian peer mentors. NIYLP will enhance Project Venture’s mentoring initiative by increasing: mental health support; nutritional guidance; monitoring and support to subawardee sites; mentor recruitment by targeting law enforcement/first responders; and opportunities for high school peer mentors to connect across all PV mentoring program sites. We also will increase family partnership through local solutions to local challenges. Subawardees in 9 states will implement the initiative.
Project Venture is a culturally responsive group and peer mentoring model developed over 40 years of work with high-risk, underserved American Indian youth. The program relies on American Indian traditional values to help youth develop positive self-concepts, effective social skills, a community service ethic, internal locus of control, resilience, healthy decision-making, and effective problem-solving skills. Project Venture utilizes a positive youth development approach that capitalizes on strengths rather than deficits. Project Venture has several program components: (1) adventure-based, outdoor experiential activities, (2) service learning, and (3) peer mentor leadership. Project Venture is a cascading model of mentoring that provides several layers of multigenerational support and multiple opportunities for parent/caretaker and family engagement.
The program goal is to reduce negative outcomes associated with juvenile delinquency and improve outcomes for at-risk, high-risk, or underserved American Indian and other youth, including increased life skills, social-emotional learning, academic performance, and cultural connection. We will measure progress toward our goal by adapting the Project Venture Implementation Score Card instrument to assess fidelity of subawardee programming, and a self-report survey that incorporates social-emotional indicators adapted from the Developmental Assets Profile to measure outcomes. The self-report survey also collects outcome data on substance use and suicide. NIYLP will not be conducting research.


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In a letter signed by the American Medical Association, 53 medical specialty groups, and 44 state medical associations and the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, physicians requested: a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages; a prohibition on new guidelines or standards contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act creating new “causes of action” against healthcare providers; protections for providers who give emergency or voluntary disaster care; and standards of experience and knowledge for individuals acting as expert witnesses in a malpractice case.
“Reforming our costly, inefficient and unfair liability system will save American taxpayers billions of dollars while protecting patient access to care,” the letter stated. “This package of reforms would save taxpayers money while simultaneously improving our healthcare and legal systems.”
The letter also cited Congressional Budget Office estimates that medical liability reform would reduce the federal budget deficit by $62.4 billion over 10 years. The letter expressed support for reforms enacted in California and Texas—which included caps on noneconomic damages.
In a letter signed by the Association of American Medical Colleges, American Hospital Association, Federation of American Hospitals and Catholic Health Association, as well as the AMA and several other physician organizations, the deficit reduction committee was asked to consider the long-term impact of reducing the national “investment” in physician training versus any short-term savings that would be realized in cutting funding to medical residency programs.
“We understand that everyone must do their part to reduce costs, but funding for physician training has been disproportionately targeted, in our opinion, at a time of unprecedented need,” the letter stated. “Reducing our national deficit is important, but threatening access to care for millions of current and future patients is not the appropriate mechanism to achieve true savings.”
The letter also mentioned how the AAMC projects a shortage of 130,600 physicians by 2025; and, while new medical schools have been built and existing schools expanded, the current cap on Medicare funding for graduate medical education prevents new hospitals from establishing teaching programs.
Some in Congress, meanwhile, are using the committee’s deliberations as another opportunity to push a rollback of the Affordable Care Act.
Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), a physician whose district starts northwest of Dallas and goes north to the Oklahoma border, has suggested the committee target the law’s expansion of Medicaid and its subsidies for insurance premiums and health insurance exchanges.
“Failure to stop this spending boondoggle could imperil the benefits on which millions of Americans already depend,” Burgess wrote in an essay published in the Washington Times.

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Jimmy and Sally have just started a lighting company to service a number of commercial addresses. Lucky for them, their first major assignment is a government contract. They start and end their day at the White House, and here are the places they were assigned to service.
- The Washington Monument: 38.889484, -77.035278
- Ford’s Theatre: 38.8967, -77.0257
- Abe Lincoln Memorial: 38.8893, -77.0502
- The Vietnam Memorial: 38.8913, -77.0477
- The Thomas Jefferson Memorial: 38.8814, -77.0365
We begin by building out a JSON payload and add the locations of the job sites as a simple array of locations objects:
Jimmy and Sally also think about the time they want to start and end their day. They estimate the amount of time (in seconds) required to service each order and add this as the duration. They also prioritize the orders since there is a chance they may not be able to service all the orders in a single day (shift). Note that an order is directly related to a location. Conceptually, orders represent a request for service (such as delivering goods to a store), and a higher priority indicates that if it is not possible to visit all orders, then the higher priority orders should be favored.
With the locations and orders specified, the next step is to define constraints. the Optimization API has an extensive library of constraints that allows you to very precisely define what a “good” solution looks like. In this case, the objective is simple: visit as many orders as possible, minimize travel time, and make sure that if we can’t visit all the orders, we at least visit the highest priority orders. Each constraint has a penalty which determines how important it is to satisfy. For many constraints, the degree of the constraint violation can also be included in the penalty via the
violation_increment. We do this below with the travel_time constraint so that each second that a vehicle travels is assessed a penalty of 1. This gives us a standard way of thinking about penalties and is recommended in all use cases. The visit_range constraint tells the Optimization API that we want to visit as many orders as possible. Since the penalty for this constraint is 10,000, if we miss an order then the solution is assessed a penalty of 10,000. The
order_priority constraint indicates that orders with higher priority should be favored if all orders cannot be serviced (see the documentationof this constraint for additional details).
Sally and Jimmy also need to specify a vehicle and their shift. The shift is how the Optimization API knows when the vehicle and associated workers are allowed to operate. In this case, Sally and Jimmy define the shift as being from 8:30am to 5:00pm, and they also specify where the shift must start and end (the White House). Note that a shift can start and end at somewhere other than an order, for example a worker’s home address. Also, they specify vehicle type “car”. If routes for trucks and other restricted vehicles are desired, then the vehicle type can be set to “truck” with other parameters in order to ensure that the routes returned by the Optimization API are compliant.
You’ll notice that the vehicles parameter is actually an array. This is because the Optimization API can support multiple vehicles for a given problem. Additionally, each vehicle can operate for multiple shifts so that the Optimization API is able to solve problem involving many disjoint shifts. We will return to this more advanced functionality in later examples. Putting it all together, the payload looks like this.
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Four of the five orders are visited. The lowest priority Vietnam Memorial (red pin) is missed, but otherwise the route is efficient in terms of travel and meets our objectives.
The urgencyconstraint is different from Order Priority in that it tries to satisfy visiting more urgent orders earlier during the planning period (represented by a vehicle’s shift object). In the original solution, we visited the Lincoln Memorial as the last order. Now suppose we need to visit the Lincoln Memorial and Ford’s Theater earlier in the planning horizon. We could either add time windows for these orders or use the urgency constraint to encourage visiting them earlier in the day. First we will demonstrate this capability by adding urgency values for these two orders and then adding a new constraint of type urgency. The new request is below (only change to first request is addition of urgency constraint).
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The high urgency orders at Ford’s Theater and the Lincoln Memorial are now visited earlier in the day. The route is less efficient from a travel perspective but the sequence better meets our objectives. The Vietnam memorial is still not visited since we still have the
order_priority constraint in place.
Sally and Jimmy received some changes – they will also have to service the Ravens football stadium in Baltimore. They reflected on how they might change their trip around. Some of the job sites are more complex than others and require more time. Instead of spending one quick day in DC, they need to spread their trip over two days. As such, they reserve a night or two at a hotel north of DC. Sally appends this location (39.064295, -76.965838) to their list. They will start each day at the hotel, plan on ending at the White House on day 1 to do some sightseeing, and will also plan on celebrating the end of the DC work by going to a sushi restaurant in Annapolis – this will be the end_location of their shift on the second day.
Let’s summarize how these stipulations change the the Optimization API payload.
LOCATIONS — Not much changes here. Sally just adds the latitude and longitude of the stadium, hotel and restaurant to the array.
SHIFTS — Sally adds another shift to the shift array to account for the extra day. Additionally, with all this new work they will be hungry so lunch breaks are now added each day from noon to 1pm.
ORDERS — The amount of work changes at each order, so the durations change, we add an appointment at the Lincoln Memorial and Vietnam Memorial, and also add a new long job at the Ravens stadium. Note that adding the appointment to the order doesn’t guarantee that we will visit it – we need a constraint to enforce that.
CONSTRAINTS — Sally now specifies a
scheduled_appointmentconstraint with a high penalty to ensure the appointments are met.
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Luckily it is still possible for the pair to complete all the work, do some sightseeing and finish with a celebration in Annapolis. Since the Optimization API accounts for predicted traffic in its routing calculations, the pair takes paths between locations that minimize the estimated travel time. Nevertheless, the pair expect their total travel time to be about 39 minutes longer due to traffic over the two day period (total_traffic_time in the response).
The first day in purple, the second day is in green. Note that the shifts are for the same vehicle but the Optimization API allows you to have different start or end locations for individual shifts.
Sally and Jimmy have now received word that some of the locations they are servicing have other events planned, and they must arrive at the orders only during certain times. These are referred to as time windows and the Optimization API allows us to ensure that service at an order only begins during a time window. We remove the appointments from the existing orders and now update each order with a time window. This will lead to a less efficient route from a travel perspective, but they will now be starting service at each order only during the allowed window.
- Orders: Each order now receives a time window.
- Constraints: The scheduled_appointment constraint is removed in favor of a time_window constraint. Note that we use a violation_increment of 3600 in this constraint which makes the penalty depend on by how much we violate a time window. For example, if we are 3 hours late for a time window, then we will be hit with a penalty of 5000 for the initial violation plus another 3*5000 = 15,000 to penalize the fact that we are 3 hours late. The total penalty in this case is then 20,000 – equivalent to about 6 hours of travel.
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Luckily it is still possible to service all the orders where the pair arrives during a time window, eat lunch, and start/end each day at the desired location. Now the workload is more spread out across each day with 3 orders serviced on each day.
The Full solution for the two-day situation where all time windows are honored.
Zoomed in view of the 5 orders visited in the city. Note that time windows often force us to visit orders in a less efficient sequence than we would do otherwise.


What Is the Difference Between a Truck and a Tractor? – TDI
A tractor is a type of truck that can carry heavier loads than a regular (or “straight”) truck. Before you know it, you’ll be throwing out truck lingo without even thinking about it!
Trucks and Tractors: What Do the Words Mean?
Before we go into our mini online truck school, let’s go to vocabulary school first. What is the difference between a truck and a tractor?
Before automobiles were invented, the word “truck” simply referred to any wheeled structure used to support and carry heavy objects, which could have included anything from a wheelbarrow to a horse-drawn cart.
The term “tractor” is used to describe two very different things: a tractor and a truck. A tractor is used on a farm for things like plowing or harvesting fields, while a tractor in the trucking world simply means a device capable of pulling heavy things.
So What Is The Difference Between a Truck and a Tractor?
A tractor, also known as a big rig or an 18-wheeler, is a specific type of truck designed specifically to pull trailers. “Truck” can refer to a wide variety of vehicles, ranging from pickup trucks to garbage trucks.
What Kind of CDL Do I Need to Drive a Truck or a Tractor?
A Class A CDL allows you to drive vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, including tractors, truck and trailer combinations, flatbeds, and livestock carriers.
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At TDI, we primarily focus on CDL Class A training, which means you’ll be able to drive any type of truck. With our help, you’ll have your CDL and be ready to drive those tractors in just three weeks. Contact us today for a $225 starting price.
Is a rig a truck?
(US) A large truck, such as a semi-tractor; “main” refers to the mainmast, whereas a truck on another mast might be called “mizzen-truck” (on the mizzenmast, for example).
Why is a big rig called a tractor?
The tractor trailer unit (prime mover or traction unit) is the proper name for the power unit, which is why semi trucks are called tractors. A tractor unit (prime mover or traction unit) is a typically heavy-duty towing engine that provides motive power for hauling a towed or trailered load.
What does rig mean in trucks?
seminoun. a truck that combines a tractor and a trailer. trailer truck, tractor trailer, trucking rig, rig, articulated lorry, seminoun. a truck that combines a tractor and a trailer.
Do truckers call their trucks rigs?
Big trucks and tractor trailer units are referred to as rigs in the trucking industry.
Why do they call it a rig?
The term ‘rig,’ which means “to manipulate or control usually by deceptive or dishonest means,” first appeared in an 18th century slang dictionary with the definition “game, diversion, ridicule. See ‘fun,'” and is often referred to as “thieves slang.”
What part of the truck is the rig?
In AmE, a large truck would not be called a “rig,” because a rig must have two distinct parts: the tractor, or cab/towing part, and the trailer, or towed segment without its own control cabin.
Is buying an 18 wheeler a good investment?
Buying an 18-wheeler, like any large purchase, can be a good investment if you do your homework ahead of time to ensure you’re making the best financial decision for your company.
Why are trucks 53 feet long?
The typical North American grocer’s pallet is 48 inches long by 40 inches wide, and as trailers grew in size, they did so in multiples of 4 feet until the regulations were changed, and the industry adopted the 53-foot trailer, which has room for 13 rows of pallets plus an extra foot to allow for the door to close.
What do the British call a tractor?
A semi-trailer truck, also known as a semi, tractor-trailer, big rig, eighteen-wheeler, articulated lorry, or artic (in the United Kingdom and Ireland), is a vehicle that has a towing tractor and a semi-trailer that carries the freight and runs on diesel fuel.
What does rig mean in gaming?
1. Rig is slang for a desktop computer, particularly one that has been custom-built. For example, “I’m excited about building my new gaming rig,” someone might say, “I’m excited about purchasing, assembling, and configuring a high-end computer optimized for gaming.”
What is a slang word for car?
Beater, bucket, clunker, crate, heap, jalopy, junker, rattletrap, and wreck are examples of derogatory terms. (u201cGas guzzler,u201d on the other hand, emphasizes a car’s lack of fuel economy, and u201cland yachtu201d also indicates excessive size.)
What is a bull run trucker?
They’re on a “bull run,” which refers to live-stock haulers who can’t stop because it endangers the livestock. If you’re a gearhead, the film’s truck-driving arcana might appeal to you.
What is a Jimmy in trucker terms?
A GMC road tractor named Jimmy.


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Piazzetta Chiesa Nuova
Erected in 1615 on the remains of a building believed to be the home of St. Francis. The building’s architecture design is from the Renaissance period. The façade, built of brick, is divided by four pillars supporting a Doric entablature, with attic gable, above which rises a hemispherical dome. The interior has a Greek cross structure, covered by domes in the arms and in the main building with an octagonal base. The surface is entirely covered with frescoes, dating back to 1621 and the stucco decorations date back to 1769. There are frescoes by Cesare Sermei and Vincenzo Giorgetti. In the pillars supporting the dome are eight episodes from the life of St. Francis. On the left is the cell where Pietro Bernardone locked the young Francis in chains to divert him from his life as a penitent and his love for the poor; the interior houses a wooden statue of the saint in prayer (XVII century).
Oratorio di San Francesco Piccolino
The setting is covered by a rustic vault pointed arch section, and has traces of frescoes of the XIV century. According to a pious legend, in this little stable the mother of St. Francis found refuge to give birth to her son. On the pointed arched portal it still reads; “This oratory was the barn of an ox and a donkey. In it, Blessed Francis, mirror of the world was born”.


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It has been made official. Sony Pictures Networks will introduce the Sony BBC Earth on March 6. The forthcoming channel will be available in both high-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD), in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
The decision has been announced once the company received approval from the Ministry of Broadcasting and Information. The channel will serve its audience with factual content.
Infotainment provided by the channel will revolve around the work of factual filmmakers and will encompass the microscopic world till the depth of space. Genres will span over adventure, natural history, travel and documentaries.
Rohit Gupta, the president of SPNI, revealed that: “What we have seen in other genres is that, when new players enter, the category expands. We are confident that we will do that with the content that we have. Our access to content is greater. The BBC is the largest curator of content”.
To recall, the channel BBC Earth, is a factual entertainment channel which forms part of MSM-Worldwide Factual Media (MSMW). MSMW is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) (74%) and BBC Worldwide (26%).


A week from today brings the final council meeting before the August break, and while it isn’t the biggest agenda of the year so far, it will have items concerning closed meetings, light pollution, and item that couldn’t come forward last week at the planning meeting.
CLOSED MEETING: C-CON-2017.14 Proposed Downtown Zoning By-law Amendment; C-CON-2017.12 1229 Victoria Road Zoning By-law Amendment, Ontario Municipal Board Appeal; C-CON-2017.13 York Road/Victoria Road South
CON-2017.37 Light Pollution Bylaw Review – By popular demand, the City of Guelph is considering a lighting bylaw. We presently don’t have one, but it’s something that’s becoming more common across Canada in places like Toronto, Mississauga, and Calgary. The crux of the matter is that Guelph has already got a great number of bylaw reviews already on the books: right now taxi licensing, election signs and second hand good sales/salvage years are being looked at with the taxi review being described as major, and the other two considered as minor. Staff is considering the lighting bylaw a minor review as well, but it would still involve months of public consultations and development. If council wants to proceed immediately, they’ll have to bring in outside help in the form of consultants, but if they want to do it all in house, it might have to wait until late 2019, early 2020.
CON-2017.38 Closed Meeting Investigation Report – A complaint was filed with the City concerning three closed meetings in September and October 2015, and October 2016 saying that council had contravened the Municipal Act in calling for these meetings on the matter of the Brant Community Hub. The hubbub about the hub concerns a couple of acres of Brant Park that the City is considering the purchase of to develop a community centre akin to Shelldale at the corner of Willow and Dawson Rd; a number of neighbourhood residents were viscerally against this coming to be on the basis of not wanting to lose local green space. Back to the complaint, which was investigated by Amberley Gavel, a firm that specializes in closed meeting procedure investigations for Ontario municipalities. AG has found that for the three meetings, council were properly in closed session, but they warn that the exceptions to the open meetings rule are discretionary, and that they should “always strive to err on the side of openness and transparency when determining whether to exercise its discretion to consider a matter in closed session.”
CON-2017.32 Proposed Downtown Zoning By-law Amendment (plus related staff memo) – This item is carried over from the June 10 meeting, the one that was deferred after a one-hour in-camera session. The only addition to this report in the new package is a memo from Deputy CAO Scott Stewart clarifying the definition of “Public Parking Facility” to mean “a Place other than a Street, Used for the parking of Vehicles that is owned by or operated by or operated on behalf of the City for the general public.” It’s uncertain if this redefinition was the reason the last council meeting had to go in-camera.
Conundrum: the current Downtown zoning bylaw does not reflect the present vision, policies or land use designations for Downtown Guelph. Solution: the following update. Certain definitions have been added (“transparent window,” “automated parking system”), and certain definitions have been altered (“government office,” “public parking facility” and “mixed-use building”). Regulations for bicycle parking space dimensions have been deleted, and there have been some alternations to specific technical definitions. There have also been some specific rezoning changes that were needed, like 45 Yarmouth St where a recently-approved high-rise is going up, for example.
CON-CAO-2017.1 Corporate Administrative Plan Update – Last fall, council was introduced to the Corporate Administrative Plan, a two-year guiding document meant to help with the Chief Administrative Officer and the executive team meet goals for service excellence, innovation, and financial stability. From the Politico council preview of September 26, 2016:
The Executive Team will reveal their corporate administrative plan for the next 18 to 24 months, and provide high level information about the planned programs of work and their intended impact. The report has three goals, to achieving quality and show results in Service Excellence, to manage City resources to achieve maximum public value through Financial Stability, and modernize how we do things through Innovation. Among the new initiatives will include creating a more integrated citizen service experience through Digital Services and myGuelph Projects, a Talent Management Blueprint, an Asset Management Program, and IT Core Business Systems and Records and Information Management. Any new funding for these projects will be considered during the 2017 and 2018 budget processes.
So this agenda item represents the first performance report to come from the new CAP, the goal being to create more accountability and “demonstrate value for tax dollars.” Going forward, the CAO and his team are prioritizing recommendations for the future of Guelph Hydro (which is a separate committee that Derrick Thomson sits on), completing the pilot project service reviews with the review of Transit set to begin in late September, the creation of streamlined annual reports for the corporate and service areas, implementing more employee engagement, and developing options for a Community Plan.
Reports from Committee-of-the-Whole on July 4:
uCOW-CS-2017.13 Tax Sale Vesting – Roll 23 08 010 003 18701
COW-IDE-2017.29 Registration of Two-unit Houses
COW-IDE-2017.31 Affordable Housing Financial Incentives Program Framework
COW-IDE-2017.30 Stormwater Service Fee – Credit Program Feasibility Report
COW-IDE-2017.32 LED Street Lighting
COW-IDE-2017.33 Guelph Active Transportation Network Design Guidelines and Feasibility Study
COW-IDE-2017.35 Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Phase One Report and Recommended Vision and Guiding Principles
Woonerf Pilot Project


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Enjoy this easy recipe from nutritionist Leanne Ely, CNC, creator of the acclaimed the Saving Dinner menu-mailer service and author of six books.
She's probably best-known for her great Saving Dinner books and The New York Times bestseller, Body Clutter.
As Leanne wrote, “You don’t want to be eating farm-raised shrimp … especially foreign farm-raised shrimp."
Garlic Lime Prawn/Shrimp Skewers
Do-ahead Tip: Marinate shrimp for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to grilling or broiling (to prevent burning).
3 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tablespoons water sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds spot prawns
or shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest (finely grate the rind) three of the 5 limes into a large bowl.
- Next, juice the same 3 limes into the same bowl; add the garlic, oil, water, salt, pepper and shrimp; toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat outdoor or indoor grill or oven broiler. If you are using metal skewers, give them a quick coat of olive oil to keep the shrimp from sticking.
- Remove shrimp from marinade and thread 4 or 5 onto each skewer. Grill/broil shrimp for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until they turn bright pink.
- Cut remaining limes into wedges. Serve shrimp skewers sprinkled with chopped parsley and garnished with lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving: 255 Calories; 8g Fat; 35g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 259mg Cholesterol; 301mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat. Points: 6
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Massive Disneyland Attraction Database
The Sheriff Woody's Car Tool Twirl attraction, wildly amusing in the evening moonlight
Sheriff Woody's Car Tool Twirl
July 6, 1960
Avg. queue length:
The Sheriff Woody's Car Tool Twirl line is like a cruise across Tooltown. The attraction cars are supposed to look like Beanie the Cab, and as you drive you can twirl them by yanking the dashboard.
- If traveling with teens , be sure to go on this attraction and sing along.
- No dancing or nudity allowed.
- In accordance with local customs, hold your fingers and opinions inside the cast members at most times.
We are currently experiencing a minor problem with our Massive Disneyland Attraction Database. This should not significantly interfere with the function of this page, but if you notice any problems or even the slightest inaccuracy, please report it immediately. Thank you for your prayers.


Drum pulley for ALIZE sander
The drum pulley in a belt sander is an essential part that drives the belt sander drum. The drum is the part of the belt sander that rotates and drives the sanding belt that is used to sand surfaces. The drum pulley is often made of rubber or aluminium and is attached to the drum shaft.
The operation of the drum pulley is quite simple. When the sander is switched on, the motor drives the belt which is connected to the motor pulley. The belt is then connected to the drum pulley via another belt or other transmission system. When the drum pulley rotates, it drives the belt sander drum, which causes the sanding belt to rotate. The speed of rotation of the drum pulley is often adjustable to allow optimum use of the sanding belt.
The drum pulley is important for several reasons. Firstly, it ensures that the sanding belt remains taut and in place on the drum, which is crucial for efficient and even sanding. It also allows the speed of the sanding belt to be adjusted, which is important for adapting the belt sander to different surfaces and types of material.
Finally, the drum pulley is often equipped with a tensioning system to adjust the belt tension. This ensures that a constant tension is maintained on the sanding belt, which guarantees longer use of the sanding belt and even wear of the belt. The constant tension of the sanding belt also reduces vibrations and noise during the use of the belt sander.
In summary, the drum pulley in a belt sander is an important part that drives the belt sander drum and regulates the speed of the sanding belt. It is also equipped with a tensioning system to maintain a constant tension on the sanding belt and ensure efficient and even sanding.
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Please note that the photos of the parts do not use the same scale.


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O Pitta Katha is an upcoming Telugu movie in 2020 starring Viswant, Sanjay Rao, Nitya Shetty, Brahmaji and others in lead roles. The movie Pre-Teaser looks very interesting and it is a mix of action scenes from various movies. However, there are many expectations on this movie. Since, it is coming from Bhavya Creations, a leading Film Production House in Tollywood. Many super hit Telugu movies like Loukyam, Amavarathi, Wanted, Neeku Naaku Dash Dash and Soukhyam came out from this prestigious banner. Hope! this movies will get success at Telugu Box Office.
O Pitta Katha Telugu Movie Teaser, Cast and Crew
O Pitta Katha Pre-Teaser ft. Viswant, Sanjay Rao, Nitya Shetty & Brahmaji. Directed by Chendu Muddhu & Produced by Anand Prasad.
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This profile was prepared when Michal Kravcík was elected to the Ashoka Fellowship in 1995.
The New Idea
An internationally respected hydrologist, Michal Kravcík has developed a "Blue Alternative" water management policy that utilizes numerous small reservoirs and depressions to catch and store water, takes necessary measures to slow runoff and restore wetlands and transfers control of water resources from central government to local self-government. In all these respects, his approach contrasts sharply with official Slovak water management policy, which was defined in the early 1950s and emphasizes large dams. The government has so far rejected his alternative, on the grounds that there is insufficient evidence that it would successfully generate enough water. A testing ground for Michal's idea has emerged in the northeastern Slovak mountains, near the 700-year-old villages of Tichy Potok and five of its neighbors, where the government declared its intention in 1992 to build a large dam.Through careful monitoring of a pilot project, Michal has been gathering evidence that his approach, together with repairs and efficient use of the existing water system, can generate a sufficient supply of water even as consumers demands grow in the cities downstream from Tichy Potok. The "Blue Alternatives" will also increase the ecological stability and biodiversity of the region and does not require sophisticated equipment and large energy inputs. In addition, it involves outlays amounting to approximately twenty percent of those associated with the construction of the proposed large dam and implemented by local people, it is providing jobs in an area where unemployment is twice the average rate in Slovakia. The residents of the Tichy Potok area have adopted Michal's approach-it is the first time in 50 years that Slovak communities have taken an independent decision on land. Michal believes that the project has the potential to generate community stewardship in an environment in which land collectivization caused widespread economic and environmental destruction. He also foresees that his Blue Alternative must be part of a broader development program for the affected communities and has introduced additional mechanisms for local empowerment.


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When I titled our family blog, Joy In Our Journey, I had no idea at the time just how much "journeying" we would be doing as a family. I thought that the title had spiritual significance for sure but am really taken aback at its literal meaning in our lives. Saturday is moving day. We have been a long way this year and I am feeling the strenuousness of the distance as it draws to a close. This morning, this verse was in the inbox of my email:
This is what the Lord says, ‘Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
I wonder if this verse is prophetic for us this year! I know the God made a way for His people as He brought them into the promised land. I feel in a far less dramatic yet parallel way, He is leading us on. He is changing natural life for us as a family. Who knows where we will be next year? Well, we do know Who knows, but we surely don't! We do know that His provision is perfect and care is secure. Blessings to you all as we ring in 2010!

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