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Date: September 15, 2008
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Prescribed Burns Planned South Of Potomac And West Of Helmville
Smoke may be visible during the next few weeks in the mountains south of Greenough and west of Helmville.
The Missoula Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing for several prescribed burns this fall. The first burn is located in the Murray Creek drainage ten miles west of Helmville and is 110 aces. The second is in the Elk Creek and Keno Creek drainage about ten miles southeast of Greenough, and is 40 acres in size. Each of these burns will take up to five days to complete and will take place when weather and fuel conditions are favorable, but could occur anytime over the next month.
The prescribed burns will reduce the amount of fuel in the area by removing hazardous fuels. By removing the small, “ladder fuels” and down woody debris, the risk of large, catastrophic wildfires is also reduced. Fuels specialists are attempting to restore the historic conditions characterized by large diameter ponderosa pine and Douglas fir with intermittent openings.
Firefighters will ignite these prescribed burns by hand using drip torches. If you have questions, or want more information about these prescribed burns, please contact Shelagh Fox or Michael Albritton at the Missoula Field Office, phone 329-3914.

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The importance of getting the right person for the job of installing your HVAC system cannot be overstated. Getting the wrong person can backfire on your both personally and financially, and both in massive ways respectively. The best way to combat this is actually quite simple: asking questions. Asking questions of your HVAC contractor is one of the easiest ways to discern whether or not they’re a service you want to employ. There are many different questions you should ask your HVAC contractor before putting any pen to paper, but this article will go over the most important. So, if you are looking for HVAC contractors in Ajax ON, and want to know how best to judge them for ability, judge them based on their answers to the following questions.
How Do You Discern Whether you’re Recommending the Right System for me or Not?
Technology lives in an ever increasing state of fast forward nowadays, so if you’re looking for repair or replacement for your HVAC system, a lot has changed in the 10-15 years between when it was installed and now. Systems have been updated, interior technology has been streamlined and made more efficient etc. And so, you need to figure out what kind of system would make the best replacement for your old AC unit.
What Kind Of Training Does Your Salesperson In Charge Of My Quote Have?
Consider this one capital-V Vital. A salesperson who is put in charge of your quote is essentially in charge of determining how much you’re going to be charged for the service. And a lot of HVAC companies like employing salespeople for this specific job who have absolutely no background working in HVAC, and thus no business determining how much something is going to cost. This is done so these companies can ratchet up the price tag. Unfortunately, this also results in a lot of systems being installed being faulty or improperly sized. Write this question down and make sure you have it memorized when you go in that first time.
What Is and Is Not Included In the Quote
This is an often overlooked question, which is a shame because it’s almost as critical as #2. If you aren’t well versed in them, quotes for a car and a quote for an HVAC unit can sound exactly alike from one another. However, there are worlds of differences, and the devil is in the details. Make sure you write down every example they give you as an answer to this question.
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KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar on Sunday inaugurated the newly built ‘Kashmir Point’ at Karachi’s Safari Park, ARY News reported.
Inaugurating ceremony Waseem Akhtar said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is providing recreational spots to Karachiites.
He said the main purpose for making ‘Kashmir Point’ at the public park is to show solidarity with Kashmiri people.
The Kashmir Point lake is spread over a 4-acre area where water cascades down a 210-feet high mountain into the lake.
Earlier on November 14, Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar said the citizens were given a beautiful gift as over 12-acre portion of the Jheel Park has been renovated with a cost of Rs30million.
The remaining five-acre piece of land will be used for children play-land.
Despite having limited resources KMC removed the encroachments from Kidney Hill Park, Bagh Ibne Qasim and Jheel Park and made beautiful parks there, more such parks are being developed in the city.


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For the first time in 20 years, independent candidates are running in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections. But real competition with President Tokayev is not allowed, experts criticize.
In Central Asian Kazakhstan, citizens are invited to elect the national parliament as well as regional and local councils. The country, which borders China and Russia, is still under the influence of last year’s protests. President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev suppressed them in many places – also with the help of Russian forces. More than 200 people were killed as a result of the riots. Critics accuse the autocratic Tokayev of primarily wanting to use snap elections to consolidate his power.
The 69-year-old was confirmed in office last November with more than 80 percent in a presidential election that was also filed and then called for fresh parliamentary elections. In the run-up to the vote, he launched several reforms and promised a democratization process. But election observers criticize shortcomings in freedom of the press and freedom of expression. In addition, many opposition parties were banned from participating in the elections.
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Independent Kazakh political expert Dimash Elchanu also accuses the power apparatus of not allowing any competition: In addition to the ruling Amanat party, the other six parties in office are largely loyal to the government, Elchanu said in an interview with dpa. an agency. “Therefore, I think, parliament will continue to have about 90 percent of the deputies loyal to Tokayev,” he predicted.
However, international election observers are also praising a number of innovations – including lowering the barrier to entering parliament from seven to five percent and allowing non-party candidates. For the first time in nearly 20 years, independent candidates are running. Previously, only members of three pro-government parties sat in the House of Representatives. A quota of 30 percent for women, youth and people with disabilities has also been introduced. All 98 deputies of the Kazakh Chamber of Deputies (Massheli) are now directly elected by the people.
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In Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan that usually shows the greatest support for the opposition, morning voting was sluggish, according to the Reuters news agency. The police presence on the streets is said to be high.
Casting his vote in Astana early this morning without speaking to the press, Tokayev said the vote would allow him to start implementing his plan to reform the country and ensure a more equitable distribution of its oil wealth.
Polling stations in the former Soviet republic, which have two time zones, open in the morning and close at 8 pm local time (3 pm and 4 pm CET). According to Agence France-Presse, twelve million people have the right to vote.
The completion of the political transition should also strengthen Tokayev’s position in foreign policy. Despite receiving Moscow’s support during the 2022 riots, he has refused to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or to recognize the annexation of some Ukrainian lands.
At the same time, Astana is trying to maintain good relations both with Moscow, its neighbor and main trading partner, and with the West. Corruption and inequality persist in Central Asia’s largest country, and inflation is constraining the purchasing power of its nearly 20 million people.
In January 2022, protests against soaring prices and social injustice in the oil-rich country, which borders Russia and China, degenerate into an unprecedented power struggle among Kazakh elites. Tokayev prevailed and overthrew the still very influential former president, Nursultan Nazarbayev.
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FBI Special Agent Willow Lockhart is investigating a series of murders when she collides into a secret government project. A project connected to human mutilations. A government conspiracy is covering up the discovery of a flying saucer under New York City. Nothing has prepared Willow for this case. Almost nothing. Willow is in crisis. She was chasing a serial child killer and she could have stopped him. But she hesitated. The FBI caught him, but not before he murdered again. The crime scenes have something in common besides violent death and mutilation. They have strange animal footprints. Footprints from no known animal. CIA operatives found violently murdered and then disappear. What? Strange things are happening. Violent things. Things involving the government. “What's going on?” Willow asked. Then she learns. Now she wonders if anyone will survive. The truth still means something to Willow. It’s not a play toy of an elite few. Willow pursues the truth with a rare tenacity. She will risk the job she dearly loves. Before it’s over, Willow will risk her very life. Get this book now and join Willow in a fantastic adventure as she fights to stay alive and save the Earth.
When I was a kid, my mom and dad would let me stay up late Friday and Saturday night and watch the Late Movie. This was back before everyone had cable. There were only 3 networks and PBS. I remember watching a movie called The Night Stalker. It was a TV movie about a vampire. At the time, it was groundbreaking. It treated the topic with intelligence (in its day). Another favorite old movie was called Them. Nuclear radiation creates giant ants. And yes, I still love those movies. Remembering how fun it was to stay up late watching those old horror movies inspired me to write Artifact. Special Agent Willow Lockhart finds herself confronting an unimaginable horror. For me, FBI Special Agent Willow Lockhart is my Kolchak (from The Night Stalker). If you are too young to know about Kolchak, Willow would be like the X-Files Mulder and Skully combined. I hope you enjoy Artifact and the horror thrill ride Willow finds herself on.
Cold Awakening is a modern crime thriller at the dawn of sentient artificial life. Sheriff McKenna is looking at a puzzle. A puzzle he needs to solve quickly, and time is running out. Someone has placed McKenna in their gun-sights. And now they threaten to murder the love of his life. Sue Vasquez, a nineteen-year-old college student, is butchered to death outside the Quickie Mart near the small town of Shady Oaks, Florida. An ugly, savage murder. Her father is a drug lord operating out of Miami. Is this drug-related? The wealthiest man found dead in his home. An obvious murder-robbery. Or was it? Neurotech has released the most advanced android in history and is dominating the global markets. The United States and the consortium are now in the driver’s seat on this advanced technology. Technology that’s critical to national and economic security. Two murders occur in the small town of Shady Oaks, Florida. Is Neurotech involved? What’s the connection between Neurotech and a drug cartel? Mathew McKenna takes off his sheriff’s badge and sets it down. If it’s a war they want, then it’s a war they shall have.
I had never written a sequel before. "Cold Awakening" is my third book. When I started writing "Cold Awakening," I wondered what some of the characters from the first novel (Free Fall) would be doing. I hadn’t planned on this event happening. As I wrote, Mary Lu and Megan got involved, and things just unfolded until they found themselves in this predicament. Mary Lu and Megan just made it happen. This excerpt is from one of my favorite moments. I had a lot of fun writing this scene.
For ten years, the terrorist had carefully planned. They thought that they had prepared for everything. They didn’t plan on one small-town sheriff, Mathew McKenna. Sheriff McKenna is visiting his niece when they suddenly find themselves in the middle of the worst terrorist attack in history. McKenna will need all his strength and courage to save his niece and the lives of those around him. If he fails, then millions of people will die. Washington is in crisis. What can they do? Should they implement the Twenty-Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution, making the Vice President the Acting President? Liberty, the first orbital city, is having its 10-year anniversary party! The President of the United States and his family will be attending. Everyone will be there. Washington watches in horror as the terrorist attack unfolds. All options for them are gone. All eyes turn to Sheriff McKenna. He is their last hope. Can sheriff Mathew McKenna lead a small group of survivors, including his niece, the First Lady of the United States (who did a tour of combat duty as a Navy SEAL), and save the city? Or will they all die, along with millions of other innocent lives? Join Sheriff McKenna and a fantastic cast of characters on this incredible ride as they fight against all odds and deliver pulse-pounding action.
When I started writing ‘Free Fall,’ I imagined that one of the characters would be the president or vice president of the United States. This character would take on an action role in fighting the terrorists, alongside the main character, Sheriff Mathew McKenna. As I wrote the first draft, this character bounced around a lot. The character was the president. Then he became the vice president. Suddenly, he was now a she. The character changed from paragraph to paragraph, even in mid-sentence. Nothing seemed quite right. As I was writing the turning scene, the character became Samantha, First Lady of The United States. And she had served her country as a Navy Seal after she graduated from college. And I knew that my character had introduced herself to me. First Lady Samantha plays a central role in saving her children, her husband (POTUS), and her country. And she does this as the whole world watches.
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If you are looking for something to do during this holiday stretch, then here is an opportunity if you reside in the Augusta, GA area. The Boggs Research Library & Cultural Center is in desparate need for educators for their Creative Writing Workshop ...
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African American Patients Only Have a 23 percent Chance of Finding a Life-Saving Blood Stem Cell Donor Compared to 77percent for White Patients
Be The Match On Campus college chapters formed to help more African Americans find a cure for life-threatening blood cancers and blood disorders
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On October 27th, 2018 as part of its 3rd Annual Black Nurses Rock Convention, the “Shades of Blue” National Awards and Scholarship Banquet was held in San Antonio, TX, giving recognition to those individuals who demonstrated outstanding service to ...
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The move, which was finalized several months ago, is one of the first for Curry's burgeoning media career and one of the first to be revealed since the Golden State Warrior point guard officially launched his banner, Unanimous Media, earlier this yea ...
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, founder of space venture Blue Origin and owner of The Washington Post, participates in an event hosted by the Air Force Association September 19, 2018 in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Posted Tuesday, October 30th 2018 at 12:33PM
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal debuts his chicken restaurant in Las Vegas. Big Chicken features a chicken-centric menu spanning sandwiches and sliders to chicken strips, all served crispy or grilled. Sides such as Lucille’s cheesy macaroni topped w ...
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Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, wreaking havoc on the communities that lay in its path. The Category 4 storm, one of the most powerful hurricanes to hit the continental United States in 50 y ...
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• Billionaires Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett are currently the three richest men in the world, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.
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For over a century, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have educated and nurtured our students. In the face of adversity, these institutions have overcome numerous obstacles and accomplished the unthinkable.
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Your memories of Chobe will be more than just the amazing wildlife you'll be seeing: accommodation in Chobe delivers such an incredible experience that you'll be talking about these stunning safari lodges and camps for a long time afterwards.
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The Walking Dead creator, Robert Kirkman will soon depart AMC in favor of a bigger deal with Amazon. Kirkman and his Skybound imprint will now create new content with Amazon for the next two years. Amazon will also have a ‘first look’ clause which basically means new Skybound series created by Kirkman will have to be shopped to them first. The move is a bit of a blow to AMC, which currently houses one of Kirkman’s biggest projects to date, The Walking Dead.
The deal is said to be significantly better than Kirkman’s previous deal with AMC. Kirkman had this to say about his new deal, “At Skybound Entertainment we strive to tell the best stories in the most unique and creative ways in an effort to always break new ground.” “A forward-thinking company like Amazon is the perfect home for us. Their new foray into genre fiction has us at peak optimism for what can be accomplished during this unprecedented partnership. Sharon Tal Yguado has been an instrumental force in the success of Walking Dead and Outcast from Day one. Being able to not only continue that relationship, but also expand it into new territory with the vast resources of Amazon, means great things are ahead for myself, David Alpert, Skybound and fans of awesome entertainment. Look out world, here we come!”
Fans of The Walking Dead don’t need to worry though, as that series, along with the Fear The Walking Dead spinoff will stay put on AMC. Kirkman also has another comic book adaptation for his series Outcast, currently airing on Cinemax that won’t be part of the deal. In addition to his multiple TV properties, Kirkman also has a picture deal with Universal that produced his first feature film Air, which starred Walking Dead standout Norman Reedus. Universal is said to be developing a film based off Invincible, another Kirkman comic book franchise.


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“I really hope my best stuff is in the pipeline,” Schwarz noted when I sought his help identifying articles to include in this collection.
It was tough deciding what to include in this collection. His dedication to the traditions of the woodworking craft and promoting hand tools have helped shape new generation of woodworkers. So where do you start?
We had to have a chest – Chris is, after all, well-known for his “Anarchist’s Tool Chest.” But instead of embracing anarchy (again), this edition kicks off with a “Dutch Tool Chest.” This chest offers a lot of storage in a small footprint, goes together fast and is small enough to take on the road.
Hand versus power? Chris shows how to blend the best of both worlds in “Coarse, Medium and Fine.” Learn how to save time with this blended system of surfacing lumber.
Chris’s current “day job” is editor of Lost Art Press, noted for its high-quality reprints of woodworking classics and lost gems. His love of books runs deep — so the “Monticello’s Stacking Bookcases” build seems like a perfect addition to this collection. These practical and attractive bookcases are based on the design of the cases used to house Thomas Jefferson’s library – the nucleus of the Library of Congress.
When is comes to fine furniture, the hammer and nail are the Rodney Dangerfield of joinery – they just don’t get no respect. In “Build Furniture With a Hammer,” Chris shows how the right hammer, driving the right nail, can be a revelation.
Short of felling a tree, sawing is perhaps the most basic function of woodworking. In “How to Saw,” Chris lays out 10 rules (and three tricks) for successful sawing.
At $3.99 for this e-mag, it works out to 80 cents per story — pretty inexpensive tuition for time spent with one of woodworking’s most prolific writers.
p.s. And if you want more than just the five articles noted here, more than 200 articles, over 50 projects, nine workbench plans and much more are available in the “Best of Christopher Schwarz CD” available here.
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Out with the old, in with the new: the school district has replaced some outdated playground equipment this summer.
There are two new swing sets on the east side of the grade school. Maintenance Director, Dan Tate, told the school board that workers are still installing it.
“We have been promised cement this week so I’m crossing my fingers that that happens,” Tate said. “The servicing mulch is on its way to finish that project up and we should have that wrapped up by the first or second week of September.”
Some older wooden playground equipment was removed this summer after a study was done showing it needed to be replaced. Superintendent Erica Kludt-Painter said that the school’s administrator, Teri Toland, has been working on making the changes.
“I know Mrs. Toland actually started a conversation with parents and people last year about some different planning on the playground based on some recommendations from some of the experts but also just to talk to parents and families about what kinds of things people might want to see on their playgrounds and how that might look,” Kludt-Painter said.
Kludt-Painter says there could be more changes to the grade school playground coming in the future. The play structure near the office entrance might be moved to the other side of the building to comply with requirements involving the foam material on the ground.
Other changes could be to the style of the playground. The Superintendent says there’s a growing recognition that playgrounds should include areas of play that are more natural, where kids can play and get dirty. She says structured equipment is important but it should be one part of a playground.
“We have found here at the elementary school [that] kids will find the stream beds, they make dams, they have rocks, they have a whole structure for their whole community over there,” Kludt-Painter said. “I mean it’s elaborate, elaborate, and if you mess with it, it’s a big deal. It’s fabulous. It’s wonderful. So, having more of that, actually.”
Another playground improvement this summer was repainting the covered area on the east side of the school. Tate says it’s gone from red to blue.
“We stripped that of rust and gave it three coats of cobalt blue paint. That was quite a job,” Tate said. “Rans, Jake, Vicki McIntosh and myself undertook it, about two weeks-worth of work right there.”
There have been several other maintenance projects that have been completed indoors this summer including new carpet and paint in some rooms, window replacements, and chair cleaning. The galley kitchen in the middle school teacher’s lounge was also redone.
At the school board meeting, the board approved a list of capitol improvement projects requested by the state. Not much is being funded now because of the state’s fiscal crisis. The Petersburg School District in recent years has gone ahead with some maintenance projects which they hope to get reimbursed.
That’s what they did when purchasing new boilers for the middle and high schools.
Next up on the maintenance list are food service renovations at all of the schools including a kitchen at the high school.
“You know we’d like to have a basic sort of kitchen,” Kludt-Painter said. “Groups could use it for different things and it could be some fundraising opportunities and also just we need a place for kids to eat that’s an actual cafeteria space.”
The state flat funded education this year. Although funding to the district won’t meet the cost of year to year inflation, it’s something that the school district planned for. The school board passed a budget in June with a two and a half percent reduction, which they plan to revise now that they know they’re getting more.
If people are interested in serving on the playground committee for the Stedman Elementary they can contact the principal Teri Toland at the school.


Man falls from roof while clearing snow, dies
Srinagar: A man slipped to his death while clearing snow from the roof of his house in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir Saturday, an official said.
Mumtaz Ahmad, a resident of Ward number four of Bandipora town, was injured after he slipped from the roof, deputy commissioner Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said.
He said Ahmad was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to the injuries.
The district administration has extended an assistance of Rs four lakh to the bereaved family, Choudhary said.


BRIEF: Gas station robbery investigation leads to arrests in NW Wisconsin
Feb 07, 2013 (Duluth News Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
A joint investigation of recent armed or attempted armed robberies of gas stations in Douglas, Bayfield and Washburn counties has led to a number of arrests, the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday.
Investigation into the robberies continues, and the names, ages and addresses of the arrested suspects will not be released until they appear in court-of-bond hearings.
On Tuesday, the Bayfield County Sheriff's Office reported that two men, at least one armed with a handgun, attempted to rob the Triple G Gas Station in Cable, Wis., on Monday evening. The two left after the clerk told them that she did not have access to the station's money.
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White people aren’t told that the colour of their skin is a problem very often.
After six years of working in and traveling through a number of different countries where white people are in the numerical minority, I’ve come to realise that there is one place being white is not only a hindrance, but negative – most of the developing world.
In high school, I travelled to Tanzania as part of a school trip. There were 14 white girls, 1 black girl who, to her frustration, was called white by almost everyone we met in Tanzania, and a few teachers/chaperones. $3000 bought us a week at an orphanage, a half built library, and a few pickup soccer games, followed by a week long safari.
Our mission while at the orphanage was to build a library. Turns out that we, a group of highly educated private boarding school students were so bad at the most basic construction work that each night the men had to take down the structurally unsound bricks we had laid and rebuild the structure so that, when we woke up in the morning, we would be unaware of our failure. It is likely that this was a daily ritual. Us mixing cement and laying bricks for 6+ hours, them undoing our work after the sun set, re-laying the bricks, and then acting as if nothing had happened so that the cycle could continue.
Basically, we failed at the sole purpose of our being there. It would have been more cost effective, stimulative of the local economy, and efficient for the orphanage to take our money and hire locals to do the work, but there we were trying to build straight walls without a level.
That same summer, I started working in the Dominican Republic at a summer camp I helped organize for HIV+ children. Within days, it was obvious that my rudimentary Spanish set me so far apart from the local Dominican staff that I might as well have been an alien. Try caring for children who have a serious medical condition, and are not inclined to listen, in a language that you barely speak. It isn’t easy. Now, six years later, I am much better at Spanish and am still highly involved with the camp programing, fundraising, and leadership. However, I have stopped attending having finally accepting that my presence is not the godsend I was coached by non-profits, documentaries, and service programs to believe it would be.
You see, the work we were doing in both the DR and Tanzania was good. The orphanage needed a library so that they could be accredited to a higher level as a school, and the camp in the DR needed funding and supplies so that it could provide HIV+ children with programs integral to their mental and physical health. It wasn’t the work that was bad. It was me being there.
It turns out that I, a little white girl, am good at a lot of things. I am good at raising money, training volunteers, collecting items, coordinating programs, and telling stories. I am flexible, creative, and able to think on my feet. On paper I am, by most people’s standards, highly qualified to do international aid. But I shouldn’t be.

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CEDAR HILLS The folks on Broadway would love this gig: everyone who tries out gets a part.
Deerfield Elementary School is getting its fourth annual play ready, put together by an all-volunteer group of neighbors. Heading up the entourage producing "Robin Hood" with a cast of more than a hundred kids is Thomas and Rebecca Gleason.
Rebecca Gleason, with a children's library background, writes the scripts, adapting copyright-free classics. Other volunteers fall into place, sewing costumes, creating sets and even directing sword-fighting scenes. With 113 kids in the play the network of parent volunteers is vast, Gleason said.
"You'd be surprised how many closet theater people there are," she said. "We're discovering all kinds of talent."
Her husband graduated in theater from Brigham Young University and is a part-time deejay, so he handles the music and lighting.
Leads are double or triple cast per scene, while minor roles may have as many as 20 kids trading off as the play progresses. "Robin Hood," which runs March 25 through March 28, has three Robin Hoods and two Maid Marians. The creators even added a Maid Marian assistant to give several other girls a part.
Deerfield was a brand new school when the Parent Teachers Association decided to give students a theater experience. After learning about the Gleasons' background the PTA tapped them to volunteer, Rebecca Gleason said.
The first year with a budget of less than $100, the school put on "Peter Pan" for just one night.
"We didn't have the budget to pay royalties," she said.
Sixty-six children tried out for the play and parents flew into action to make costumes and scenery.
Then Rebecca Gleason decided to write her own plays so she wouldn't have to worry about royalties. Her first attempt was "Alladin," which she adapted from the classic tale. Eighty-six children showed up for that play.
Last year she spun a play out of the "Wizard of Oz" and 126 kids tried out. By the time the curtain went up 115 were in the play.
"We had four Dorothys," she said.
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In 2021 CFSC’s Reconciliation Fund provided grant funds to long-time CFSC partner Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel for her studies in documentary filmmaking at the New York Film Academy (NYFA). Ellen is an artist and land defender from the Kanien’kehá:ka community of Kanehsatà:ke. We are thrilled to support this critical decolonizing work. In her application to CFSC, Ellen described the Conservatory Master’s thesis class:
This has thoroughly enriched my life and I am gaining new skills in this medium based in good storytelling abilities through experts in their fields. This will help my advocacy work through the medium of documentary.
As part of her studies, Ellen directed Strong Spirits, a short documentary dealing with Canada’s Indian Residential Schools and the ongoing legacy of the genocidal programs. This film was then selected by the New York Film Academy to be run in DOCS NYC, the largest documentary film festival in the United States.
Here’s how the fesitval described Strong Spirits:
Indigenous peoples’ identity, language, culture, and value systems have been persistently under attack due to ongoing systemic racism embedded in Canada’s colonial laws, which ruptured the family unit. This story tells of the strength and resiliency of Indigenous peoples to retain their identity.
As Strong Spirits was the only selection by a Canadian film maker, Ellen was also invited to participate in Only In New York—a round table opportunity for filmmakers who had works-in-progress to take meetings with industry figures with roles in distribution, financing, grant-making, co-production, and more.
“This will help my advocacy work.”
Ellen describes her film.
Indigenous peoples in Canada have faced obstacles to the existence and respect for their languages, cultures, and family units. As has been recently confirmed by Indian Residential School survivors, over 6,000 Indigenous children lost their lives in these state run schools. Romeo Saganash of the Eeyou (Cree) nation of James Bay tells his story of survival and the pain in losing an older brother at an Indian Residential School.
This is a story about surviving genocide, as told by Romeo Saganash, and the impacts of historical trauma upon Indigenous families and communities as explained by Professor Wanda Gabriel.
As an Indigenous activist and advocate for the past three decades, I am honoured and pleased to be part of the NYFA showcase for the world to discover the stories, strength/resilience, and spirit of Indigenous peoples.
Systemic racism and the genocide that was the norm must be revealed if there are to be any chances of reconciliation; to learn from the past and move forward into a more enlightened future.
This is about the thousands of Indigenous voices that have been silenced by state policies and education systems. However, as more bodies of Indigenous children in unmarked graves are being found in former Indian Residential Schools, we are witnessing that their spirits are speaking more loudly than any advocate and survivor ever have.
It is the time to learn, to listen, and to heal, and I am very proud that NYFA has included me in their selection of student films to be shown at DOC NYC.
When Romeo Saganash was a Member of Parliament, CFSC supported his work around developing federal legislation to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. CFSC has also partnered many times on various human rights’ projects with Ellen Gabriel, in her community. Providing a grant to Ellen in her growth as a filmmaker extends our support of Indigenous partners who are advocating for decolonization and reconciliation.
The strength of residential school survivors, including Romeo, is a breathtaking reminder of the work to be done to be sure all people in this country understand the history and the ongoing legacy of colonial policies. The film also features Professor Wanda Gabriel of McGill University, an expert on trauma, and surviving trauma. Last year CFSC partnered with Ellen in a short video with Professor Gabriel, which can be seen at https://QuakerService.ca/WandaGabriel.
Finally, Ellen’s reflections on the experience:
NYFA’s documentary program lifted my spirits to explore a new medium of creativity. I explored new ways of telling Indigenous stories in a supportive and inspiring atmosphere.
The majority of classes were on Zoom, but I was able to attend one in-person class thanks to the support of CFSC, and I am eternally grateful for this wonderful opportunity and kind gift. CFSC has been an outstanding and supportive ally throughout my work in activism. Niawenkó:wa—a big thank you CFSC.
CFSC’s Reconciliation Fund was established in 2017 in response to the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and an individual Friend’s leading to contribute to reconciliation by donating a portion of his annual income to reconciliation initiatives. The purpose of the Fund is to support the grassroots, community-based efforts of Indigenous people in Canada who are working on cultural and language revitalization and other projects. We are proud and honoured to support such vital reparations work.
Applications to the Reconciliation Fund are found here. We only fund projects that are the work of Indigenous people; our grant maximum is $2,500.
Jennifer Preston is a member of Hamilton Meeting. She serves as CFSC’s General Secretary and coordinates the Indigenous Rights program.


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I am planning to go to nagano in the end of Jan.
I would like to spend one day for the onsen monkey garden and 善光寺. And another day is for ski in the 白馬村 area.
Is there any good deal transportation pass for those two days? And also could you recommend resort for ski in白馬村, it will be great with cheaper price.
Thank you and looking for your reply
Thanks for your question.
For transportation passes, I recommend the Snow Monkey Pass. It covers your transportation to and from the Snow Monkey Park on the Nagano Dentetsu train and bus lines, as well as entrance fee to the park. Currently, there is not a pass that also covers transportation to Hakuba.
If you want cheaper lift tickets in Hakuba, then I recommend visiting Hakuba Cortina or Hakuba Norikura ski resorts (a one-day ticket is 4,000 yen at each). I also recommend Tsugaike Kogen for its large resort area and wide beginner runs (one-day ticket: 5,100 yen).
Let me know if you have any other questions.


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Local anesthetic toxicity (LAST) is a relatively rare complication that results from elevated plasma concentrations of local anesthetics most often after accidental intravascular injection. The symptoms of local anesthetic toxicity occur in a dose-dependent fashion and result from the systemic sodium channel blockade including in the brain and the heart. Central nervous system (CNS) symptoms often precede cardiac manifestations causing circumoral numbness, facial tingling, restlessness, vertigo, tinnitus, and slurred speech, culminating in tonic-clonic seizures. Cardiac manifestations include prolonged PR interval and widening of the QRS complex leading to wide range of arrhythmias. Mainstay of treatment is the use of 20% intralipid as described in Table: Treatment of LAST.
See Table: Maximum Dose for maximum dosages (subject to variation depending on concentration, location, technique, and whether combined with a vasoconstrictor) of common local anesthetics according to Morgan and Mikhail’s Clinical Anesthesiology.
Treatment of LAST is no different than any other form of cardiopulmonary arrest or life-threatening pathology. Caregivers should call for help and then initiate therapy. There are three tenets of treatment: 1) seizure control, 2) advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and 3) early administration of 20% intralipid emulsion.
Seizure control is primarily achieved with administration of benzodiazepines such as midazolam. Use of small doses of propofol is highly controversial as it can potentially worsen cardiac dysfunction due to local anesthetics.
ACLS should be performed for anyone with hemodynamic or respiratory instability with one caveat: vasopressors can worsen acidosis and arrhythmia associated with LAST. Accordingly, lower doses of epinephrine should be used and vasopressin should be avoided. Epinephrine doses should be <1mcg/kg. Additionally, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers and local anesthetics should be avoided for arrhythmia treatment. Patients may require cardiopulmonary bypass and early involvement of the bypass team should be considered depending on the severity of the patient’s LAST reaction.
Intralipid is a relatively new, circa 2006, novel agent that has revolutionized and improved survival in LAST. It functions as a “lipid sink” and scavenges local anesthetic (and lipophilic moieties) and shuttles it to places where it can be stored and detoxified. Early IV administration of 1.5mL/kg 20% intralipid is key in reducing cardiotoxicity from local anesthetics. Next, an infusion of 0.25mL/kg/min should be initiated. After completion of this infusion, the patient can go one of three routes: if hemodynamically stable, continue the 0.25mL/kg/min infusion for 10 minutes then monitor for 12hrs. If they are unstable, repeat the 1.5mL/kg bolus. If they are hypotensive without dysrhythmia, increase the infusion to 0.5mL/kg/min. Complications or side-effects of acute intralipid therapy include bronchospasm, interference with laboratory values and increased amylase levels. Prolonged infusions can cause transaminitis, hepatosplenomegaly and bacterial contamination.
Finally, much like malignant hyperthermia, after LAST treatment, the event should be reported to www.lipidrescue.org and www.lipidregistry.org.
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You’ve no doubt seen them. But have you tried one out yet? Paint and wine places are popping up all over. The best ones have great, charismatic leaders, lots of wine, beer, or other cocktails. And they provide experiences that bring out the Picasso in those who aren’t so artistically inclined! Check out these paint and wine spots in Massachusetts and channel your inner artist.
Perfect for date night, ladies’ night out, bachelorette parties and more, Painting with a Splash affords everyone the opportunity to sip some wine and paint their own canvas artwork. They have plans to open two additional Massachusetts locations, too, in Plymouth and Fall River.
Muse Paintbar pairs with restaurants in selected cities and sets up regular paint nights, where you can enjoy not only wine and painting, but dinner, too. Contact them to ask about the private parties they host.
Located in an art studio, the Artist Part hosts monthly paint and wine events and will even come to your home for a private paint night. They travel to workshops throughout the region on occasion as well. Check their website for a list of all their upcoming events.
Bring your own wine or beer to sip on while you paint at Brushstrokes and Grapevines. Check their calendar online and sign up for a date that works for you and your friends.


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- Title: Rock Party
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This AMV was originally for my website but I could not finish the website so I just finished the AMV. This took awhile cause I was in and out of this AMV. Half way there I didn't even want to finish the AMV.
Well the first 10 seconds I was going for more a Comedy thing. Then I got to working hard.
The theme was suppose to be for the Website like I am inviting you to the website. Since I could not finish the website I decided I was going to finish making it so all that time I wasted would go to waste. I worked on this for days I love how it came out.
I used Adobe Premiere 6.5 with Virtual Dub for the Codec which is Xvid.
So watch out for my Final AMV which will be Excellent :)
So check it out and leave an opinion if you please and tell me what you think.

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Three cheers for the red, white and blue, right?
Not on television. Those colors are simply too hot, too hostile, too active to send the right kind of message to the potential Democratic voter watching the convention.
What the viewer will see, according to convention media technicians, are backdrops that will suggest red, white and blueness stripped of the inherent harshness of those colors.
So change the song.
Three cheers for the salmon, ecru and aqua.
The red, white and blue remain, however, the colors of choice for the strippers at the Cheetah III, who have pledged to wear only patriotic G-strings until the Democrats leave town.
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Gary Hart is back and the Rocky Mountain News has him. The former Colorado senator, driven twice from the presidential contest (first by a sex scandal and later by reality) showed up at the newspaper`s convention press center Monday to deliver his first column for Scripps-Howard News Service.
He`ll write every day. The topic on Day 1: ''Entertainment vs. Hope.'' He wrote it longhand on white legal paper.
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Who was that man standing in one of the halls at the Convention Center Monday morning talking with Mexican journalists? The face looked very familiar, but the voice didn`t ring a bell because the conversation was in fluent Spanish.
It was former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbitt, one of the early Democratic presidential contenders, and among the most interesting, who dropped out after drawing heavy press attention but few votes in Iowa.
Another former famous face, comedian Pat Paulsen, called a news conference Monday morning to announce that he would accept the party`s nomination for president. The media in attendance, some of whom have been around for his other hopeless but humorous campaigns for the White House, were distracted when Jesse Jackson and Mike Dukakis went live on television to announce an end to their tiff. ''It was a dirty political trick on their part,'' Paulsen said of the intrusion. ''They Bush-whacked me.''
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If history is recorded in photographs, people will be puzzled someday by convention shots of delegates standing beside big cutouts of Michael Dukakis and Jesse Jackson. There is an altitudinal problem between Jackson and Dukakis of at least five or six inches, a difference that is not reflected in the cutouts, which were cleverly reproduced to make both men appear to be the same size.
To do that, they shrank Jackson a little and enlarged Dukakis a little.
Historians reviewing these pictures will note that Dukakis had an unusually large head, while Jackson`s head appeared to be about the size of a healthy ripe cantaloupe. The hands look strange in comparison, too, with Dukakis` being larger than life and Jackson`s, which are huge in reality, appearing somewhat slight.
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Michael Dukakis had an interesting reaction when his wife, Kitty, awoke him from his sleep two months ago to ask: ''What happens if you win?''
''We`ll live in public housing for the first time in our lives,'' Dukakis said, referring to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Kitty Dukakis told the story Monday on ABC`s ''Good Morning America.''


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Femina’s Fabulous 40 for 2022
The newest president of the country. The sportswomen who won laurels at the prestigious Commonwealth Games. Entrepreneurs whose businesses have grown this year. Award-winning actors and artistes. Women who lead us into the zone of inspiration, making us believe that anything is possible. Women who have worked hard, not only for themselves but also for others. There are too many, but this selection of 40 will motivate us all to push our boundaries as we continue to move ahead...
Linthoi Chanambam will go down in history for winning the country’s first-ever gold medal in a world championship in judo! Her big win came early this year at the World Cadet Judo Championship held in Sarajevo, at which she won the coveted gold, becoming the first Indian judoka to earn a podium finish across any age group.
All of 16, Linthoi hails from Manipur’s Mayang, known to be a hotspot for judo practitioners. This is not her first tryst with success and fame; before she became the reigning cadet world champion, she won a gold at the Sub-Junior National Championship in 2018, followed by a gold in the National Championships in 2021, and yet another gold in 2022 at the Asian Cadet and Junior Judo Championships. Interestingly, Linthoi’s attraction towards the sport started early on in childhood – she had hardly any friends who were girls, and started believing she herself was a boy! She indulged in football first, harbouring a love for boxing too, but she had always wanted to take up a sport such as judo. The rest, as they say, is history. From beating up boys during her childhood to taking up judo in 2014, being funded by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) at age 13, and, finally, making the country proud, she has always been proudly an overachiever.
Her inspiration and favourite judoka is Majlinda Kelmendi, Kosovo’s first Olympic judo champion, and Linthoi has her own sights set on winning India’s first medal in the sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In an interview, she said she would give her best to win a gold medal in Paris, and continue to strive for it at the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles. The sky is clearly not the limit!
Excerpts from an interview
What made you choose judo?
I’ve liked sports – especially combat sports – since childhood. Judo is very popular in my village, and we have quite a few famous players from there, so that inspired me to start playing the sport.
What makes you willing to put in the hours and effort required for judo?
When I started, my dream was to be an Olympic champion. Now, at 16, I still have the same dream. I really love what I do, and that’s why I do it. That’s what motivates me to continue until I achieve my dream.
What does the World Champion title mean for you personally and for India?
Personally, I feel the same as before; it’s nothing, just one step forward. But, for India, this has happened for the first time in history, and I am happy to have made the country proud.
– Kalwyna Rathod
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Also read: Femina’s Fabulous 40: Shefali Shah, Actor

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Varsity Green: A Behind the Scenes Look at Culture and Corruption in College Athleticsby Mark Yost
Synopses & Reviews
In Varsity Green, Mark Yost cuts through clichés and common misconceptions to take a hard-eyed look at the current state of college athletics. He takes readers behind the scenes of the conspicuous and high-revenue business of college sports in order to dissect the enormous television revenues, merchandising rights, bowl game payoffs, sneaker contracts, and endorsement deals that often pay state university coaches more than the college president, or even the governor.
Money in college sports is nothing new. But readers will be amazed at the alarming depth and breadth of influence, both financial and otherwise, that college sports has within our culture. Readers will learn how academic institutions capitalize on the success of their athletic programs, and what role sports-based revenues play across campus, from the training room to the science lab. Yost pays particular attention to the climate that big-money athletics has created over the past decade, as both the NCAA's March Madness and the Bowl Championship Series have become multi-billion dollar businesses. This analysis goes well beyond campus, showing how the corrupting influences that drive college athletics today have affected every aspect of youth sports, and have seeped into our communities in ways that we would not otherwise suspect.
This book is not only for the players, policymakers, and other insiders who are affected by the changing economics of college athletics; it is a must-read for any sports fan who engages with the NCAA and deserves to see the business behind the game.
"According to veteran sports-business journalist Yost, there never was a 'golden era' of college sports, when gentlemen scholars learned sportsmanship and teamwork; rather, sports have always been a means for colleges to earn money, power, and esteem, too often resulting in illiterate college athletes and corrupt athletic programs. The difference today is the scale: the Rose Bowl, though no longer the highest earning bowl game, generates more than $570 million for the Southern California economy; Nike pays millions in multiyear contracts with universities including Florida State, Michigan, North Carolina, and Illinois; and of the kids who devote their life to a particular sport, less than two percent will have a meaningful professional career. Yost reveals college sports as little more than a 'machine that churns out kids for America's elite basketball, football, and hockey leagues,' sacrificing young people's futures for big money and bragging rights. At times, Yost seems unsure whether to play the worldly reporter or the wide-eyed innocent, but his report is mostly thorough and largely well-written; conspicuously left out, however, are. the voices of the athletes themselves. Still, this intelligent critique of the U.S. college athletics makes a captivating examination of America's infatuation with money, celebrity, and sports." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
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Sports business writer Yost takes readers on a tour of the big money side of college athletics, from inflated coaches' salaries to endorsement contracts, and from its hidden influence on communities and youth sports in general to questionable recruiting practices. While easily offended die-hard fans may not appreciate what Yost has to say, it is a revealing examination of what has become an entertainment industry. His book will interest policy makers and fans alike--and it wouldn't be a bad idea for players to read it, too. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book is a no-nonsense look at the business, economics, and culture of college sports.
About the Author
Mark Yost has written about the business of sports for The Wall Street Journal, Sports Business Journal and other publications for more than 20 years. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and SmartMoney. A native of Brooklyn and a lifelong Yankees fan, he lives in Chicago with his son, George.
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The next opponent of WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has launched an angry diatribe at the Kiwi's promotion team and local boxing journalists for "playing with him" ahead of Saturday's title fight.
Romanian brawler Razvan Cojanu, who has sparred with Parker in two separate training camps, will take on the 25-year-old in Manukau this weekend after being drafted in at late notice to replace the injured Hughie Fury.
He and manager John Arthur let spray at reporters on Wednesday, complaining about alleged last-minute contract changes for the fight - primarily over the issue of rematches - and a lack of respect from media.
The 30-year-old Cojanu, who has won 16 of his 18 professional fights but never taken a major heavyweight scalp, insisted money wasn't the issue.
Instead, he and Arthur were upset by the way promoters Duco Events had engaged in contract talks, allegedly demanding the insertion of additional rematch clauses after already agreeing terms.
Cojanu was also incensed by what he felt was uninformed media coverage on his fight pedigree, with Parker the red-hot favourite to win by knockout.
The 202cm fighter pointed out his sparring history with Russian ex-champion Alexander Povetkin, which he said he dominated, as evidence of his bona fides.
"You guys should go train once or twice for boxing," Cojanu told reporters. "After, throw dirt at the fighter - like with me. I never got anything for free in my life."
On the contract issue, Arthur said he'd never faced similar issues in his 47-year career in the world of boxing management.
The stress of the issue had kept him awake for more than two days, before resolving the issue with Duco on Tuesday night.
He has sought out legal advice on the matter, and alleged that both Duco and the media have already dismissed Cojanu's chances.
"We've had three different contracts in front of us, that's what really kind of irritates me - we signed the first contract before we got on the plane, we get here, (and) there's revisions made," Arthur said.
"They're looking past him. I get to the point (where) you pull a gun on me, I say pull the trigger - that's the same thing that was happening to us."
In response, Duco dead-batted the issue on Wednesday afternoon, saying only that Cojanu had signed the contract, and it was a part of boxing.
But Parker's trainer, Kevin Barry, said Cojanu's fighting words would have his WBO champion on red alert for blowback.
As possibly the largest fighter Parker has ever faced, the California-based Cojanu would offer a completely different skill-set to the ungainly Fury.
He would also be hungry for glory, knowing Saturday's fight may be his first and only opportunity to fight for a world title.
"We know what this guy's about - his experience, his capabilities," Barry said. "This is a guy who knows Joseph very well, knows me very well, knows the style of my coaching, the style of Joseph, his strengths and weaknesses.
"We know each other - that's why this fight is a very dangerous fight."


List of Recent Abstracts
• Network Design in Humanitarian Supply Chains: Pre and Post Disaster Decision Making.
Reut Noham and Michal Tzur
We address location and inventory pre-positioning problems for disaster preparedness and response, under uncertainty and limited availability of resources and infrastructure. Existing models address network design and resource allocation challenges related to pre and post-disaster situations, respectively. However, they adopt a global optimization point of view, which may not be attainable, due to the actual decision making process. The latter is based mostly on practitioners' knowledge and experience, simple rules of thumb, and the local population behavior. In our work, we develop new mathematical models that represent practical considerations such as those mentioned above. For small/medium instances of the considered problem we present an efficient optimal solution method while for large instances we develop a heuristic algorithm. We test our heuristic on random, as well as on real data, and demonstrate the effectiveness of our heuristic. The results demonstrate the sensitivity of network design decisions (made at the pre-disaster phase) to post-disaster decisions. It is shown that, to the extent possible, it is critical to accurately model/predict post-disaster decisions during the pre-disaster phase.
The Humanitarian Pickup and Distribution Problem.
Ohad Eisenhandler and Michal Tzur
Food rescue, i.e., the collection of perishable products from food suppliers who are willing to make donation, and its distribution to welfare agencies that serve individuals in need, has become increasingly widespread in recent years. This is due to economic crises that have increased the demand for nutritional aid, and the benefit to donors who can avoid in this way the costs of destroying excess production while reflecting a social-aware image. The problem we study focuses on the logistic challenges of a food bank coordinating this operation on a daily basis, using vehicles with limited capacity whose travel time cannot exceed an imposed maximal duration (defined by the driver's working hour regulations). We model this problem as a routing–allocation problem, with the aim of maintaining equitable allocations to the different agencies in each period, while delivering as much as possible in total. We discuss an appropriate objective function that promotes effectiveness and equity. We show how these two measures can be combined in a way that satisfies desired properties of the allocation, that is easy to compute and implement within a mathematical formulation, and that balances effectiveness and equity.
Setting Inventory Levels in a Bike Sharing Network.
Sharon Datner, Tal Raviv and Michal Tzur
Bike Sharing Systems (BSS) allow customers to rent a bicycle at automatic rental stations spread around town, use them for a short period of time, and return them at any station. One of the major issues BSS operators have to deal with is the non-homogeneous asymmetric demand processes. These demand processes create an inherent imbalance, thus leading to shortage events of both bicycles when attempting to rent them, and of vacant lockers when attempting to return them. The main approach taken by operators to deal with this difficulty is repositioning bicycles so as to rebalance the inventory levels of the different stations. Most
repositioning studies assume that a target level or a range of inventory levels exist at each station. In this research we focus on determining the right target level for the repositioning activity, according to a well-defined objective. This is a challenging task, due to the nature of users' behavior that creates interactions between the inventory levels of different stations. For example, if bicycles are not available at the desired origin of a user's journey, the user may either abandon the system, possibly use other means of transportation, or she may look for available bicycles in a neighboring station. If, in another case, a locker is not available at the
destination, the user is obliged to find a station with available space in order to return the bicycle to the system. Thus, an empty/full station can create a demand spill-over to stations nearby. In addition, stations are related by origin-destination pairing. In this paper, for the first time we take this effect into consideration when setting target inventory levels and develop a robust guided local search towards that. We show that neglecting the stations' interactions leads to inferior decision making.
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UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that more areas in the UK will move to the highest level of economic restrictions, Level 4, Reuters reported. The UK press had speculated throughout the week that such a move was likely, with UK Covid-19 cases exceeding 50K for the first time on Tuesday. Many analysts expect an eventual return to a March-style lockdown (which they also call Tier 5).
The Midlands, Northeast, and parts of the Northwest and Southwest will move to Level 4 and almost all remaining areas will move to Level 3. The spread of the most virulent new strain of Covid-19 is increasing in the Southwest. Midland and parts of the north, Hancock said. The new restrictions will take effect from 00:01 GMT on Thursday.
Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new variant makes it more difficult to keep children in schools and that the government will have to take a hard look at what happens to schools. Analysts note that school closures are particularly bad for the economy as they remove a crucial form of child care from working parents.
GBP has taken the news in stride, with GBP / USD still close to the day’s highs around 1.3600 and EUR / GBP still close to the day’s lows below 90.50. The news was highly anticipated at this time. The GBP appears to be more focused on the progression of the Brexit deal in parliament (no setbacks so far and the bill is likely to be signed by the end of the day) and the fact that the AstraZeneca / Oxford University vaccine ends to be approved. which will help speed up the UK vaccination program.


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Trying to re create a transition effect used in the Adidas ad below. https://vimeo.com/134966392
The effect happens at 00:02 and also at 00:55. Face transitioning.
I tried making this effect as a black and white transition in a pre comp and then applying it back to the face with horizontal scaling effects. Not getting it right, though.
i would try creating (or finding) a grey scale horizontal line or bar-like texture and use that as the displacement map layer for the displacement map effect on the layer/footage to be distorted. then animate the max horizontal displacement value (set vertical displacement to 0)


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Bicycle carbon frame
Carbon frame with fork and seat post. Seat clamp and other small items shown in the photo are included. Possible to build a fixie. This frame was used as a triathlon bicycle. I still have a listing on my profile. Frame size fits 175 cm rider. RFS: changed to a new frame. Offer your price.
Trigon EX Triathlon bicycle
This time trial bicycle at 8.2 kg is in a race ready condition. Serviced, fitted and maintained at the Velohub (service and fitting receipts are available). Suitable for a 175 cm tall rider. Trigon carbon frame, fork, aero handle bar with straight aero bars, seat post. ISM PN1.1 noseless saddle.


Ramsey’s Insults Can’t Hide Her Special Interest Campaign Cash
Councilwoman takes thousands from special interest behind botched ferry project as she calls residents’ concerns “Crap”
NEW ORLEANS -- Kristin Gisleson Palmer, candidate for New Orleans City Council District C, blasted her opponent, Nadine Ramsey, for her callous treatment of residents’ concerns while happily accepting campaign cash from those who stood to profit from her neglect.
In the lead-up to the awarding of a $10 million grant for the new ferry terminals in 2015*, Nadine Ramsey took $2000 in campaign contributions from Transdev/Veolia Transportation, a France-based private multinational conglomerate responsible for the ferry project. (See below for donations and proof of corporate name change)
Transdev design of the terminal failed to include a pedestrian bridge to allow working New Orleanians adequate use of the ferry system as a means of commuting to and from work. After residents spoke-up about the problem Councilwoman Ramsey lost her cool and dismissed these concerns as “crap.”
What isn’t “crap” is the fact that Transdev could allocate that 5 million to other areas that benefit tourists over the needs of residents and workers of District C.
“Ms Ramsey knows the goal of a privately contracted company is to cut costs to increase profits,” Gisleson Palmer said. “The planning and funding completely disregarded the community and left the community out of the planning process. They are now being forced to find monies for the bridge because Ms. Ramsey allowed Transdev to put profit over the needs of the public. And then when she was forced to face the fact she got hostile, defensive and insulting.”
“It’s bad enough to ignore the needs of your constituents but insulting them is just a disqualifier,” Gisleson Palmer said.
Gisleson Palmer pointed out that she has rejected offers of donations from Transdev and called on the company to make right by the residents of New Orleans by guaranteeing the construction of the pedestrian bridge.
“Instead of offering to write checks to candidates, Transdev should offer to write a check for the cost of the pedestrian bridge. As a multinational conglomerate, Transdev can afford it. The working people of New Orleans should not be forced to pay for Nadine Ramsey’s campaign contributions.”
Documentation of contributions and Transdev name change


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People like Arif Lohar’s folk music, and he is one of the most well-known people in Pakistan. But he lost his young wife last year, which hurt him a lot, and he cried a lot about it.
After his wife died, Arif Lohar released a video message with his sons in which he talked about his wife and thanked people for their love and support. The video was made by Arif Lohar. At first, he said, “As you all know, my wife is no longer with us because I had a heart attack and she died.” He said that she died on the 27th of Ramadan.
We also shared meals. The kids really loved their mother. She used to say, “Can you live without me? I’d die without you, but you have to live for the kids. I’m their strength now, and I have to take care of them. They have to love mom and dad. “
All of you showed me a lot of love and kindness. He said that everyone in the artist community, including my family and friends, shared my sadness. Arif Lohar, who is a well-known folk singer, said that my family has done a lot for the country and that we have always been welcome. The singer asked his fans to say as many Durood Pak as they could and asked his wife to forgive them. In the video, he said that he would be on screen again. Note that Pakistani folk singer Arif Lohar’s wife got sick with a fever and was taken to a private hospital.
As his health got worse, he was moved to Vanity Liter yesterday, but he didn’t get better. Close family members and people from the area went to the funeral prayers for Arif Lohar’s wife. She was then buried in Shah Farid Cemetery.


Joe Josephson recently asked us to shoot a short interview with Rick Wilcox for the Bozeman ice festival. Having grown up with Rick’s stories since high school, I realized this was a great opportunity for others to hear some of Rick’s classic tales of climbing with a few of our sports most influential characters.
Top, John Bouchard. Below, John Bragg. Photos: Rick Wilcox
Warren Miller Entertainment recently released a trailer from our shoot on Mt. Washington. Check it out!
In late March Warren Miller Entertainment came to Mt. Washington, NH to shoot a segment for their 62nd film titled Like There’s No Tomorrow. Chris Davenport and Hugo Harrisson spent a week camping on the mountain and skiing some wild lines. Tom Day and Jim Surette captured it all on super 16mm film while Brian Post shot stills. Look for the new movie due out this September 2011.


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Dr. Alexander Ash, a general and cosmetic dentist in Studio City, treats dental and oral care emergencies as an extension of services and customer care from 10 am until 7 pm on Mondays.
Studio Dental Care by Dr. Alexander Ash Offers Emergency Dental Services at his Studio City, CA location.
Online PR News – 12-December-2013 –Studio Dental Care continues to welcome new and current patients to its Studio City, CA location offering free initial consultations. As a courtesy to his patients, Dr. Alexander Ash now provides emergency dental services in LA, Studio City, and Sherman Oaks California from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Mondays.
With many clients working long hours during the week and juggling extra-curricular family activities, scheduling last minute or emergency dental services may be nearly impossible. Extended office hours on Mondays allow clients to seek treatment immediately after damage or dental issues arise. During emergency appointments, Dr. Ash frequently cares for tooth pain, performs extractions, treats tooth or root abscesses, repairs broken teeth from accidental falls, and helps alleviate pain from impacting wisdom teeth. Accidents occur, and Dr. Ash understands that severe pain may be difficult to live with, even temporarily.
“We believe that people who work crazy hours or have difficult family schedules should still have access to great oral health care and emergency dental treatments,” founder and dentist, Dr. Ash states. “Emergency dental care allows oral health care providers to extend customer care as a form of appreciation, to our current customers and potential customers alike.”
Dr. Ash’s perspective on dental customer care only begins with his new emergency oral care services. With new forms of social media interaction, Dr. Ash also encourages patients to interact with him on Facebook and his blog for regular health and office updates, to answer their quick questions, and simply have access to helpful articles that support dental health.
Dr. Ash caters many of his services to meet patients’ needs, from Invisalign services to general services and even cosmetic purposes. This Studio City dental group also provides sedation dentistry in the LA area, including Sherman Oaks and Burbank, to patients who experience anxiety during dental procedures. Dr. Ash and his staff strive to build lasting relationships with their patients in order to better address individual needs, concerns, and specific levels of care.
The importance of dentistry is twofold—general and cosmetic. General dentistry consists of everything necessary to provide patients with good oral health and includes routine teeth cleanings, crowns and bridges, extractions, fillings, etc. Cosmetic Dentistry, on the other hand, helps to improve the appearance of a patient’s smile while instilling confidence through products and services such as veneers, teeth whitening, dental implants, Invisalign, veneers, and dentures.
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Dr. Alexander Ash is a general and cosmetic dentist who focuses on education and technological advancements to provide the best oral health to his patients. Dr. Ash encourages holistic dental care for all patients, while also educating patients on current and pertinent information. Quality services, modern technology, and excellent customer care propels Studio Dental Care as dental care provider to focus on the needs of patients fully.


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Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died, the prison service has said.
He was seen in a video call in January, joking about his prison outfit at the Arctic penal colony he had been moved to a month earlier.
The IK-3 colony, nicknamed “Polar Wolf”, is in the northern town of Kharp, some 1,900km (1,200 miles) northeast of Moscow.
It’s seen as one of the toughest jails in Russia and most detainees held there have been convicted of serious crimes.
Speaking to journalists on the video call, Navalny appeared to be in good spirits, joking that he was yet to receive any Christmas mail, due to being “quite far away”.


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Wednesday, January 17, 2024 8:30 AM
Homeowners in designated taxable municipalities covered by the speculation and vacancy tax will soon receive their annual declaration letters, as part of the Province’s work to fight real estate speculation and deliver more homes to people.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 10:15 AM
More than 285,000 families throughout B.C. will see bigger payments in their bank accounts starting this month, thanks to the permanently increased BC Family Benefit.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 1:55 PM
Amendments introduced to the Business Corporations Act will create a new, public registry for beneficial owners to give British Columbians more confidence that B.C. private companies are not being used for money laundering or other criminal purposes.
Monday, December 5, 2022 3:00 PM
Like other jurisdictions, B.C. is expected to see slower economic growth through 2023 because of global inflation and higher interest rates, before steady growth resumes in the medium term, according to projections from private-sector forecasters.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022 1:35 PM
Millions of British Columbians will benefit from new measures to help people with the high cost of living caused by global inflation.
Thursday, February 17, 2022 11:15 AM
The Province is launching a bold, new long-term economic plan that moves British Columbia forward by tackling the challenges of today while growing an economy that works for more people and families.
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Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong recovery and a brighter future for everyone.


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Nigerian artist, Portable, who sang one of the latest hits at the moment, ‘Zazoo zehh’ has taken to his TikTok account to express displeasure over Poco Lee’s involvement with his hit record.
A few days ago, a video of Portable hit the internet, where he was emotional, holding the legendary Olamide, and thanking him for featuring on the hit record.
When the record hit Audiomack, it saw 2000 streams every 10 seconds. A lot of fans also pledged money to Poco Lee via Audiomack Supporters.
Currently, Portable is upset that Poco Lee has rights to his song.
On most streaming platforms, the record is credited to ‘Poco Lee X Portable X Olamide’, and Portable is displeased by the fact that Poco Lee’s name comes first on the record, not his.
In his rant, he says that, “Poco Lee, I am the one who sees a gun but doesn’t shoot. You no show love o. Shey na you get Zazoo ni? Na Olamide bless me o, but you carry my song. You don rip me now. Even if you worked on the song, why is your name first in the credits?
“Na me get Zazoo. It should be Portable X Olamide featuring Poco Lee. Are you mad or something? N*gga, respect yourself. If they talk to you, don’t argue. Do normal, so you can buy a hummer o…”
He has also stated that he won’t agree to the release of a video for the song.
Finally, he narrated that when Olamide brought him on stage to perform ‘Zazoo Zehh’ at the Livespot Festiva a few days ago, Wizkid sprayed him $3000, but Poco Lee only gave him $600.

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The Arkadelphia Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15.
Following several Badger Pride recognitions, the school board will move on to three action items to discuss.
The first is the revisiting of the school district’s stipend schedule. The school board in its February meeting talked at length about the proposed stipend schedule, ultimately deciding to take it under advisement.
A second item being considered is a list of policy updates.
The third and final action item on the table will be approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar.
Following department reports, Superintendent Karla Neathery will deliver her report, which includes information on an upcoming spelling bee at Perritt Primary School, the upcoming Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber Banquet, the school district’s spring break dates and two advertisements: one for a billboard and the other a radio station.
The 6 p.m. meeting will be held in the upstairs conference room at Dawson Building 3, 700 Clinton St. School board meetings are open to the public.


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Simplicity of Attribution: The criteria of attribution simplicity states that when the wording of any reference may be explained on the basis of a known source, attribution to that source remains preferable to claiming oral tradition or unknown sources.[i] This does not mean a rejection of the possibility of attributing a citation to oral tradition or lost sources, but rather that the possibility of literary sources—those extant or known but lost—should be exhausted before attribution to non-extant traditions.[ii] In the words of Bruce Metzger, “It is generally preferable, in estimating doubtful cases, to regard variation from a canonical text as a free quotation from a document known to us than to suppose it to be a quotation from a hitherto unknown document, or the persistence of primitive tradition.”[iii]
Purpose in Writing: The purposes of a particular writing may impact the manner in which two texts are related. This applies both to the text being studied and the texts which may be employed in that writing. For example, it should not be surprising that 1 Corinthians finds extensive use in the early Church, as both that letter and numerous early Christian conflicts addressed questions of church unity. Especially important for properly ascertaining the purposes of literature in this period are “exegetical motifs.” In the words of James Kugel, “An exegetical motif is an explanation of a biblical verse (or phrase or word therein) that becomes the basis for some ancient writer’s expansion or other alteration of what Scripture actually says….” [iv] While an author’s purposes may not directly align with those of the writings they are employing, the interpretive practice of “exegetical motifs” allowed for relatively easy modification of literary materials in accordance with their recasting of existing materials.
To these ends, this paper first examines the context of Justin Martyr and undertakes a survey of his use of Greco-Roman, Jewish, and Christian sources in the First Apology. Next, this study turns to Theophilus of Antioch’s Ad Autolycum, exploring his context and general enlistment of written sources. Finally, a comparative analysis of Justin and Theophilus is offered, focusing especially on the manner in which these authors employed the Gospel of John in their writings and the implications of this investigation for understanding second century Christianity.
[i] Kostenberger, 144. Jacob J. Prahlow, Discerning Witnesses: First and Second Century Textual Studies in Early Christian Authority (MA Thesis; Winston-Salem: Wake Forest University, 2014), 8. [ii] See Hagner, 250 for a discussion of oral tradition. Also note Eusebius’ recounting of Papias’ perception of oral and written sources in Ecclesiastical History 3.39.4 and 5.20.6. Eusebius. Ecclesiastical History: The History of the Church from Christ to Constantine. Translated by G. A. Williamson. Revised and edited by Andrew Louth. London: Penguin Books, 1989. [iii] Bruce M. Metzger, The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development, and Significance (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1997), 73 n47. Andrew F. Gregory and Christopher Tuckett, “Reflections on Method: What constitutes the Use of the Writings that later formed the New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers?” eds. Andrew F. Gregory and Christopher M. Tucket, The Reception of the New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005), 62. Prahlow, 5. Two factors are at work here: the fact that since many early Christian writings are no longer extant there are likely undetectable quotations present; and the possibility that contemporary sources are different the forms available to ancient authors. This is indeed the major assumption of all scholarship investigating this period, though it has not gone unquestioned by scholars such as Gamble (43). Paul Foster, “The Text of the New Testament in the Apostolic Fathers”, eds. Charles E. Hill and Michael J. Kruger, The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012), 282 and Michael Kruger, “Early Christian Attitudes toward the Reproduction of Texts”, eds. Charles E. Hill and Michael J. Kruger, The Early Text of the New Testament (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2012), 64. Larry Hurtado notes that early Christians read and circulated many other texts besides those eventually making it into the canon and that the textual integrity of writings now considered canonical was not markedly different from these now non-canonical sources. See Larry W. Hurtado, The Earliest Christian Artifacts: Manuscripts and Christian Origins (Grant Rapids: Eerdmans, 2006), 27, 32-3. [iv] James Kugel, Traditions of the Bible: A Guide to the Bible As It Was at the Start of the Common Era (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1998), 27.
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This is where it gets tricky. Prior to 1982, Canada's parliament could have consented to a change in succession by a simple majority vote in both houses. However, under section 42 of the Canada Act 1982 (i.e. the Constitution), changes "in relation to the office of the [monarch]" can only be made with the unanimous consent of all provinces.
Notwithstanding one-off amendments that only affect a single province, since the adoption of the constitution in 1982 it has only been successfully amended once. And that was under the relatively easy formula which demands the consent of 7 provinces representing 50% of the population. And even that was way back in 1983. It has never been successfully amended using this unanimous formula despite two high profile attempts.
If we look to the lessons of Meech and Charlottetown, it seems unlikely that we will ever be able to get any amendment that requires the broad provincial consent of the 7-50 forumla adopted, let alone through the unanimous one. As I wrote in my earlier post on Senate and constitutional reform:
I suspect (though I'm not sure) that the federal and provincial first ministers and attorneys general looked to the American constitution when they came up with the amendment formula. The US constitution requires 3/4s of states to approve, while ours requires 2/3s of provinces. But ours is more difficult to attain. Why? There are 50 states, but only 10 provinces. That means that it only takes four provinces to stall constitutional reform in Canada, while it would take 13 states to do the same in the USA. It is pretty easy to get 4 premiers, who ordinarily can count on a rubberstamp from their legislatures where they likely hold a majority, to agree to a set of demands. It is much harder to get 13 governors, with legislatures who won't automatically agree with them, to do the same.Thus, while the British press often write about (and even sue to implement) the idea of (and MPs and Lords try to legislate the) amending the succession either to allow for Catholics to sit on the throne, or to allow an elder daughter to succeed rather than her younger brother, they seem to forget one thing: Canada must agree.
The result is ridiculous exercises like the Meech Lake Accord and Charlottetown Accord: provinces band together and get all kinds of quasi-related or completely unrelated demands tagged on to the actual issue at hand in exchange for their support.
Comedic-historian Will Ferguson summed it up best when he described Meech as (I'm paraphrasing from memory) "Provinces: gimme, gimme, gimme" and Charlottetown as "Provinces, women's groups and Aborignal groups: gimme, gimme, gimme, gimme."
And it doesn't look likely that Canada ever will.
Indeed, even Edward VIII's abdication back in 1936 would be impossible in present day Canada. A constitutional amendment would have to pass 12 legislative bodies (the Commons, Senate and 10 provincial legislatures) before a British King or Queen could step down. So the idea of the Crown skipping Charles for William is just as unlikely.
Yet another reason why I think we need to change the amending provisions. As I wrote in that same post:
The first constitutional amendment we need is one that would prohibit constitutional amendments that aren't addressing one specific issue. That would allow us to have intelligent debate and discussion on constitutional change without adding in everything but the kitchen sink.Yes I know, never gunna happen. I continue to dream.


Russian warship tracked down, watched ‘stealthy’ US nuclear sub in Med for hours
Russia Today: A Russian warship in the Mediterranean reportedly tracked down and followed a ‘stealthy’ US nuclear-powered submarine. The incident took place in April, the month the US, UK, and France launched airstrikes against Syria.
The frigate Admiral Essen of the Russian Black Sea Fleet managed to track down one of the Ohio-class submarines currently in service with the US Navy, Izvestia newspaper revealed on Friday, citing a source in the Russian Navy. The Russian ship left Sevastopol, a major Black Sea port located on the Crimean Peninsula, on March 13 and returned on June 30. The frigate was deployed most of the time in the Mediterranean Sea. The pursuit lasted more than two hours, during which the Russian ship recorded the basic parameters of the American submarine, which will be deciphered and added to the acoustic characteristics of the submarine. Izvestia said the USS Georgia, a cruise missile submarine, was the one that might have been tracked by the Russian Navy.
Even locating a submarine in the sea is a great success, Vladimir Ambartsumyan, who once served as a commander on the naval brigade within the Russian Northern Fleet, told Izvestia. “Nuclear submarines are complex objects for detection,” he told the paper.
The US Navy hasn’t yet released any comments on the report.
The incident took place in April, the month the US, UK, and France bombed Syria in retaliation for an alleged chemical attack by the Assad government in the town of Douma. Syrian air defense systems intercepted the majority of cruise missiles and air-surface missiles from the US-led allies.
According to US military data, Ohio-class submarines are armed with “tactical missiles and equipped with superior communications capabilities.” These submarines are able to launch an “unprecedented strike” from a “stealthy, clandestine platform.” They are also capable of “launching missile strikes and supporting Special Operation Forces (SOF) missions.”
The Admiral Essen, which carries eight vertically-launched Kalibr cruise missiles, is one of Russia’s most modern warships. The frigate was deployed to strike Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) targets during the Russian operation in Syria in 2017. The warship successfully struck ISIS command and control centers, as well as ammunition depots on several occasions.