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The City of Broken Arrow broke ground Monday on a new facility that will give veterans groups in the city a space to meet.
The new armed forces hall will be on Main Street next to Veteran's Park and will have offices, meeting spaces and a catering kitchen.
They city said they talked with different organizations who will all use the space during the design process. The groups include the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, Vietnam Veterans, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Blue Star Mothers. The building is being paid for by a 2018 voter approved bond.
Broken Arrow Mayor Craig Thurmond said as a veteran himself, it's needed for veteran groups to have a place to meet in town.
"My father was in Normandy on D-Day during World War II, my son served in Afghanistan, I served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war,” Thurmond said. “So it’s something when you start thinking about the service people are giving to our country and it’s important for them to have a space to meet.”
The city is working with those groups on a name for the hall. The building is scheduled to be completed in August 2021.


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Jessica Rosato, Broker Associate with Nestler Poletto Sotheby’s International Realty in Delray Beach, has joined forces with George Harvey, Luxury Agent with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Connecticut to create a new marketing program called “Double Exposure” to better serve the Florida market.
According to Rosato, she and George Harvey’s paths collided over a year ago, and they instantly connected.
“We ended up working a multi-million dollar deal together in the Addison Reserve Country Club, the highest sale the community had seen in quite some time,” she said. “From that point on, with such great success, we’ve been working together towards better serving the Florida market by giving advanced exposure to the property’s we list.”
Many of Florida’s buyers are coming from the Northeast so being able to effectively market homes in those areas is key. Having Harvey on the ground driving buyers to Rosato allows properties to be seen up close with a purpose in many different marketplaces.
Affiliated with Coastal Sotheby’s in Palm Beach, William Pitt Sotheby’s in Connecticut, Four Seasons Sotheby’s in Vermont and Julia B Fee Sotheby’s in New York, they have it covered.
“With the Global reach of Sotheby’s including 19,000 agents in 850 offices in 65 countries around the world, we are now combining local expertise by connecting two agents with four offices in four regions,” Rosato said. “This will give expanded exposure for our clients. Double Exposure will be operating in Connecticut, New York and Vermont to bring Northeast buyers to Florida’s shores.”
By combining innovative grass roots marketing techniques using Apple TV, Cinematic Tours and 3-D imaging, the duo will be able to offer their clients access to properties in the Northeast and Florida.
“This is a new approach to how we have been operating.” Harvey said. “We are connecting South Florida and New England like no other firm.”

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While I'm still taking heat for picking the Ravens to finish third in the AFC North in my predictions, I wanted to pass along a differing opinion. Former NFL general manager Bill Polian, who is now an ESPN analyst, is picking the Ravens to win the Super Bowl by defeating the Falcons.
This Super Bowl matchup would create an intriguing storyline at quarterback with Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan, who were both drafted in the first round in 2008. Ryan has thrown for more yards and touchdowns, but Flacco has won more games in the playoffs. A Super Bowl would settle the debate on whether Flacco or Ryan is the better quarterback.
Here's what Polian had to say about his prediction:
The injury to Terrell Suggs may have deprived the Ravens of the label of AFC favorites, but they can withstand the loss. In their defense, they can scheme rush as long as they have cover corners -- which they do -- and their young linebackers will grow over the course of the season. In a one-game situation, it's a flip of the coin between these two teams. But if this game is serving as Ray Lewis' farewell party, I think Baltimore gets the emotional edge.
ESPN's Ron Jaworski also had the Ravens in the Super Bowl but he has Baltimore losing to Green Bay. Jaworski believes the Ravens will reach the Super Bowl on the strength of Flacco and running back Ray Rice and not their defense.
In terms of the AFC North champion, Polian and Mel Kiper Jr. picked the Ravens while Herm Edwards went with the Bengals. Kiper did select the Bengals as one of his dark horses, saying it wouldn't surprise him if Cincinnati won 11 games.


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I'm trying to do an assignment for my class which requires me to use a keyboard as input through a microcontroller to a LCD screen, nothing fancy , I just need to show that when I press characters on keyboard , it will show on a small LCD. I tried to google it but couldnt find any tutorial or something close to that, only thing I found is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1BXhAvQmaw or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoMtwhj-zCg which is exactly what I want to do. I think I can combine codes from msp430+keyboard and msp430+LCD but my main problem is I don't know how to wire up the circuit or I don't even know if msp430G2553(pins and output voltage) is capable of doing this. Any help? Thank you. P.S. I am using Energia.
Let us break this into parts:
MSP430 --> LCD display
This is the simple one: Look for an LCD display that supports 3.3 Volt logic. To minimize pin usage on the microcontroller, I2C or SPI support would be ideal.
A character LCD display, e.g. a 16 character x 2 row LCD, is easiest to handle. This example from eBay supports both I2C and 4-wire SPI serial interfaces. The seller provides links to documentation as well, something few eBay sellers seem to do.
Less expensive modules can be found too, with some searching.
A graphic (dot matrix) LCD display is somewhat more complicated to deal with, as the required display buffer for building up an image for display will tax the rather limited FLASH memory on the MSP430G2553. However, again a search for options reveals several options, including this 3.3V compatible, 240 x 320 pixel, 2.2 inch, SPI controlled LCD display. Unfortunately no documentation links on that page.
The MSP430g2553 is quite capable of driving both these LCD display modules. For wiring them up, you need to understand how to interface any I2C or SPI device with the MSP430, for which there are tutorials and discussions available, such as on 43oh.
Summary: It's easy with the right display.
MSP430 --> Keyboard
Now that's a tougher task.
(1) Matrix keypad, easiest to do.
If your requirement can be simplified to a 4x4 matrix keypad, such as this one, then there are enough tutorials out there for the purpose - and these matrix keypads don't much care whether they are running on 3.3 Volts or 5 Volts.
Again, there are enough tutorials on wiring up a matrix keypad with the GPIO pins of a microcontroller: Mapping this to the MSP430G2553 specifically is a simple enough task.
For actually reading the keypad inputs, this discussion on the TI forum might help.
(2) USB keyboard, not really an option
If, however, the requirement mandates the use of a USB keyboard, the MSP430 by itself is not an option: While many MSP430 microcontrollers do have USB device mode support, this one does not (and, as Lior Bilia points out, none of the MSP430 MCUs support USB host mode or OTG mode).
However, "not recommended" does not mean "can never be done": See this forum discussion for an upcoming bit-banged, low speed USB device mode implementation using the MSP430G2 family. It is not ready for prime time yet, nor does it offer USB host mode or OTG mode (which will be needed for interfacing with a USB keyboard), but is just an illustration of what can be done with sufficient persistence.
(3) PS/2 keyboard: Speculative option, no personal experience.
Using a PS/2 keyboard might work if you can source one: There is at least one project that claims to interface both a PS/2 keyboard, and a 1602 LCD display, with an MSP430.
However, it might not be a very simple deal: The keyboard generates scan codes, which would need to be translated to key codes using a lookup table. This library for the Teensy++, and this thread on the 43oh forum may serve as a useful references.
Summary: Don't try it with an USB keyboard, use a matrix keypad instead - or, if you are willing to experiment, try using a PS/2 keyboard.
Conclusion: Consider a more capable microcontroller, with built-in USB PHY and host mode, or an external USB interface part such as the ones from FTDI, to achieve the desired results.

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Judges at the Special Criminal Court have today ruled that the trial of four men accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney will go ahead next month as scheduled.
Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding at the three-judge court, this morning rejected a pre-trial application by defence counsel for the four accused men to adjourn the 12-week trial, which is due to commence on January 11.
Luke O’Reilly (66), with an address at Mullahoran Lower, Kilcogy, Co Cavan; Darren Redmond (25), from Caledon Road, East Wall, Dublin 3; Alan O’Brien (39), of Shelmalier Road, East Wall, Dublin 3 and the fourth accused man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are all charged with false imprisonment and assault causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019.
Mr Lunney (50), a father of six, was abducted close to his home in Co Fermanagh on the evening of September 17. The businessman's leg was broken, he was doused in bleach and the letters QIH were carved into his chest during the two-and-a-half hour ordeal before he was dumped on a roadside in Co Cavan.
The four defendants were sent forward for trial before the Special Criminal Court last March and the non-jury court has fixed January 11, 2021 as their trial date. It is expected to last 12 weeks.
Delivering the non-jury court's ruling on the matter, Mr Justice Hunt, sitting with Judge Sarah Berkeley and Judge Michael Walsh, said that four separate grounds were advanced by the defence.
One of the four grounds for the adjournment application submitted by defence counsel Michael O'Higgins SC, for the unnamed man and adopted by the three other co-accused, was that the law on the retention and accessing of mobile phone data is in "a state of significant uncertainty" in Ireland. Another reason put forward by the barrister was that High Court challenges are being brought by the defendants against the Special Criminal Court's jurisdiction to try the matter.
Mr O'Higgins said there was a large volume of disclosure in the case and in his submission there was no reasonable prospect that the material would be scrutinised in the available time. The lawyer said his client also wanted to go through the material himself, which was not an unreasonable request.
Furthermore, Mr O'Higgins submitted that there was also important DNA evidence found on an abandoned Renault Kangoo van, used in the alleged abduction of Mr Lunney, which went on fire from an electrical fault whilst in the possession of gardai. He noted that the garda ombudsman was carrying out an investigation into the fire and it did not seem unreasonable to wait for the outcome.
The three-judge court disagreed. Refusing the application, Mr Justice Hunt said that as far as these four grounds were concerned, there was no basis for adjourning the trial.
The case was listed for mention on December 21 at 12.30pm.
Last year, the Supreme Court heard an appeal against a High Court ruling in favour of Graham Dwyer which formed part of his bid to overturn his conviction for the murder of childcare worker Elaine O'Hara. The State had appealed the decision by High Court judge Mr Justice Tony O'Connor that part of Ireland's retention laws concerning information generated by telephones contravened EU law. Dwyer claimed that data generated from a phone under the 2011 Communications (Retention of Data) Act should not have been used at his 2015 trial before the Central Criminal Court.
Dwyer’s mobile phone data battle was referred from the Supreme Court to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) earlier this year as the superior court found that EU law at the time was not clear enough for a judgment to be made.
The ECJ has ruled in two similar cases recently that member states and service providers do not have broad rights to retain data on citizens and Irish officials now believe the ECJ is likely to rule against the State on that issue.
In light of its recent rulings, the ECJ asked the Supreme Court if it wished to proceed with its referral of the Dwyer case. The Supreme Court responded that it wished the case to proceed as there were additional issues raised by the referral. The ECJ hearing is expected to begin in mid-January and once it rules, which may take some time, the matter will be referred back to the Irish Supreme Court for further argument and judgment.
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To many, a man sitting under the tormenting sun on a broken brick with a naked plate beside him is a beggar. To many, that man is a cheat. To many, that man is lazy. There are a thousand way to view this fellow, for sure and I know you have something to say too.
He might have wasted his time by making tens of thousands of youthful mistakes. He might not be lucky enough to be born with a metal spoon in his mouth. He must have wronged the future for him to be in that position. We all know, that no man is perfect. Certainly, there are other things about this man. He is a beggar, thanks to the onlookers. But, he is more than just a beggar, he is blind and frustrated. A blind man only hear the day, and feel the night. A blind man can only see imagination, he cannot enjoy the sweet songs from the weavers atop the tree.
He is also a friend, a friend scouting out solution for life’s struggle. Day in day out, he cried out for arms. Never is he discouraged if he was not given a penny, yet he prays for all passer-by, excluding no one.
He is a caring father, having the grace to take care of another man’s little daughter which serve as the core to the existence of his condemned life. He is a key, a key to giving hope to a dying man- the man who felt there was no way to survive despite his ability.
He is a neighbour, a neighbour wanting your help, seeking for a way to survive in this harsh world. His clock is fading away, his heart is becoming weaker. He had nowhere to tarry till the light go off. He had no one to ask, “How are you feeling?”
Many see with dirt in their eyes, some see with veil in front. Others see what others are seeing. My friend, how do you see?

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Claims that British troops unlawfully killed Iraqis a decade ago have been dropped by the families of the deceased who admitted there was "insufficient evidence."
On the last full day of evidence at the year-long Al-Sweady Inquiry, Public Interest Lawyers, who are representing the families of the deceased, said there had been "insufficient evidence" to back their allegations that civilians were killed while in British troops' custody in May 2004.
PIL said it came to the decision after the end of military evidence and "the current state of disclosure by the Ministry of Defence".
The inquiry has heard evidence from hundreds of witnesses both here and abroad, at a cost of more than £22 million.
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Donations for a frail and visually impaired pensioner who was attacked outside his home have passed £200,000.
Labour's billboard posters during the general election campaign will focus on 'issues not personalities', the party's strategist has said.
Scientists find a cluster of spinal neurons integrate sensory data and unconsciously adjust muscles to maintain balance and avoid slipping.


Scientists have picked up a radio signal 'heartbeat' billions of light-years away
Astronomers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have picked up repetitive radio signals from a galaxy billions of light-years from Earth.
Scientists have not been able to pinpoint the exact location of the radio waves yet, but suspect the source could be neutron stars, which are made from collapsed cores of giant stars.
The signals have been occurring steadily and last up to three seconds, researchers say. Most fast radio bursts, or FRBs, only last a few milliseconds.
"Within this window, the team detected bursts of radio waves that repeat every 0.2 seconds in a clear periodic pattern, similar to a beating heart," MIT said in a statement.
On Dec. 21, 2019, researchers at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in British Columbia, Canada, picked up a signal of a potential FRB, according to the MIT statement.
"Not only was it very long, lasting about three seconds, but there were periodic peaks that were remarkably precise, emitting every fraction of a second — boom, boom, boom — like a heartbeat," said Daniele Michilli, a postdoctoral researcher in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. "This is the first time the signal itself is periodic."
Data on the bursts, including their frequency and how they change based on where the source is located in proximity to Earth could help researchers determine at what speed the universe is expanding.
The announcement about the repetitive radio signals follows the release earlier this week of the first images of the universe from the James Webb Space Telescope. Those images reveal some galaxies formed more than 13 billion years ago.
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The New Mexico Democratic Congressional delegation signed onto an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade in the Mississippi abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
That case will be heard December 1. But the court has traditionally made its ruling on abortion cases at the end of the term in late June or early July.
The state of Mississippi, in its case against the sole clinic that provides abortions in that state, has asked the Supreme Court to reconsider Roe v. Wade. Mississippi lawmakers passed an unconstitutional law in 2018 making abortion at 15 weeks gestation illegal in that state. The only abortion clinic in Mississippi, Jackson Women’s Health Organization, offered abortion up to 16 weeks.
Related: What’s ahead for the U.S. Supreme Court this year for reproductive health
In the Senate, 48 U.S. Senators signed, including both New Mexico Democratic Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján. In the House, 188 Representatives signed, including New Mexico Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Teresa Leger Fernández, also both Democrats.
U.S. Congressional Democratic leadership Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi also signed the letter.
The amicus brief, or “friend of the court” filing, says the signatories have a particular interest in the court’s adherence to the principle of determining litigation based on legal precedent. It points out that nothing has changed since Roe v. Wade except the political makeup of the court.
Three of the court’s justices are appointees of former President Donald Trump, who opposed abortion.
The brief says that the Mississippi state legislature “intentionally flouted the constitutional boundaries recognized by this court.”
The brief says the legislators who signed believe the “federal courts must act as a check when state legislatures enact unnecessary, politically targeted, and intentionally unconstitutional legislation for pretextual reasons.”
The brief also says that low income people of color will be the most affected if Roe v. Wade is overturned. The maternal mortality rate has more than doubled over the last 30 years in the United States with Black women experiencing maternal death at three to four times higher than white women.
The brief says that “to rule otherwise would be to sanction a corrosive dynamic that has come to pervade numerous state legislatures. In recent years, state legislators—with the backing of anti-choice interest groups and emboldened by a change in the composition of this court—have enacted increasingly onerous restrictions and prohibitions on abortion for the state purpose of inducing this court to jettison its long standing and well-settled constitutional precedents. Such tactics damage public confidence not only in the integrity of the state legislatures, but also in the force and authority of this court’s constitutional pronouncements.”
New Mexico is one of the few states to pass pro-abortion rights legislation this year with the Respect New Mexico Women and Families Act, or SB 10. The law eliminated old language from 1969 in the state’s criminal code that banned abortion in this state with few exceptions.
Related: New Mexico one of few states to pass pro-reproductive rights legislation this year
The U.S. House will vote on Friday on a reproductive rights bill, the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade if passed by both Congressional chambers. While likely to pass the House, it is considered unlikely to pass the Senate, according to reproductive rights advocates. Both Stansbury and Leger Fernández are co-sponsors, along with 212 other members.


Eilean Eisdale is at Inverary pier and has funnel behind the wheelhouse whilst a boat of similar style and shape has funnel in front of wheelhouse and is in Crinan sea loch basin(or the other way round!)
What sort of photographs and what detail were you looking for?
in 1968 as an i8 year old apprentice marine fitter in milford haven we converted the vic 80 from steam to diesel. we installed 2 rolls royce engines and an m.w.m. twin box. the yard i worked in had a contract to supply fuel and drinking water to an oil rig, in the irish sea. on her first trip out the weather was bad 40 ft swell in a force 9 , they told me i was going as the engineer. it was an interesting trip the log would read....1.. collided with drilling.rig at mid day... 2.. drilling rig went to to boat stations because of impact .. 3 parted all ropes during fuel transfer lost 200 gallons fuel oil into irish sea.. 3 collided with rig again... 4 parted ropes again... 5,, on return trip. both engines fail, apprentice fitter [thats me] makes radio call to foreman marine fitter and shouts over the air waves ..f..k.. thing just stopped what shall i do i'm scared.. that was thirty years ago but still remembered by all who heard it. the engines restarted and we cotinued to pembroke wet dock then collided with dock wall..that was her first trip as an off!!! shore victuling craft. vic 80 was renamed GUILLIMOT in 1969 and worked the west wales coast for year after. i'll never forget her. i think she was sold for scrap 5 years ago so sad realy.
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Highlights and Images from my small group safaris to South Africa May 2022
This Trip Report for May 2022 would not be possible if my wonderful guests had not persevered through continued travel difficulties and uncertainties lingering from the pandemic. I thank them and feel they were rewarded with stellar wildlife encounters, beautiful weather, and many special surprising moments. I have hosted this same itinerary for over 15 years and the wildlife never disappoints and arguably has gotten better over the years and conservation efforts in the area give the wildlife protection and more space to roam. Please enjoy this report as attempt to describe what it is like to go on safari with me.
After a brief stop in town, our guests arrive to beautiful, sunny, and warm weather. We give them an orientation to the tree house lodge and things to know about living among the African wildlife roaming without fences through the resort.
The next morning we are up early to go to Kruger National Park. We arrive at the park entrance just at opening time. Barely a minute into the park we spot a large animal wandering just to the side of the road. From the swagger of the walk we know it is a very young adult male lion. Mere feet from our vehicle it stops to make small roar check calls to the rest of its pride. The horizon is colored by the sunrise and perfectly tints our lion images in a warm glow. Not long after we stop to photograph the giant orange ball of the sunrise on the vast open horizon. This is the start to a wonderful day in the park. We pass a hyena den with one individual in attendance then some giraffe standing still with the sunrise sky as a backdrop. The morning continues with sightings of key antelope species such as waterbuck, wildebeest, and the large herds of impala gathered into groups for mating season. Not leaving out small species we stop to watch dwarf mongoose emerge from their den in an old termite mound and our guide discusses the life cycle of termite mounds and all the species that make use of them through their lifespan. We have more close encounters with giraffes and spot some rare and large Kori Bustard birds and some black backed jackals. We stop for a picnic brunch then our afternoon is filled with close encounters with elephants in family herds, bachelor herds and some solo individuals. as they graze and make their way to the rivers and water sources. By now the sun is high and it is a warm but comfortable day. On our way out in the late afternoon we watched a mother and baby giraffe, more elephants and an encounter with 4 male lions some of which displayed the recessive white lion trait. Back at the lodge, we had a wonderful and relaxing meal under the stars and a restful sleep.
The next day was spent enjoying more of the natural wonders near to our tree house lodge. We had a breakfast then took a boat ride through the scenic Blyde Canyon. Our pontoon boat took us past rock formations with waterfalls and rare plants. In one area we watched hippos in the water. This spot is known as a breeding area and nursery. On the sunny side of the canyon the crocodiles were out getting sun. Following a short stop at a scenic fast flowing river and the observation area high above with a panoramic view of the canyon waters, we had a nice lunch at a restaurant then on to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre. Their guides and volunteers gave a presentation detailing the conservation challenges and efforts for this specific area. It is essential to hear this directly from the people who are fighting the problems and administering the actions as you will not get this level of honesty and detail without being here. They then lead us around the centre to hear the stories of each animal ambassador and their role in the conservation efforts and their journey to recovery and possible rerelease. They are constantly taking in new cases so we never know what we may see when we visit.
Soon it was time to leave for the Sabi Sands Reserve. A late breakfast on the deck overlooking the watering hole turned into a special treat when several giraffe came very close to feed on the trees and get a drink. I would like to say I arranged this perfect photo op, but this is just the wildlife going about their lives in front of and despite us.
We made the short-distance transfer to Sabi Sands and had time to settle in our rooms and a meal before it was time for what we looked forward to all day: our first evening game drive.
Sabi sands is famous for its leopards who love the rivers and large trees as their hunting grounds. Our drive started with an elephant family followed by what we all hoped for: a leopard relaxing in a tree. Later we encountered a very large male lion who roared as the sun set. Another leopard spied tree and as it was now dark, we photographed it using either strobes or with the help of our guide and his spot lights to aide focus. Our driver and guide are very highly skilled and very used to working with photographers. Many of them are accomplished photographers who no doubt have learned much from the many guests. We learned heaps from them about the wildlife and how the leopards come and go from their territories: They know each and get excited to see individuals come back to the area or show up with cubs.
The next morning we encountered rhinos. Sabi is private land, but they have dropped all fences between their lands and Kruger Park so the wildlife including wild rhinos have more area to roam. Our encounter was followed by finding a pride of lions sitting and lying on a termite mound. The morning “golden light” and the lions gazing across the open area made for brilliant photos. We then check back an area where the guides had seen a mother and cub previous days. Happily, they were there and we had the rest of the morning following and watching the two play, check their kill stashed up the tree, and rest. They would lay down so close to us we could take detail images of their spots, tail, and what one of our guests called “passport portraits” of their faces . All too soon it was time for our last morning drive. We had enjoyed 3 nights with beautiful meals and time to relax at the bar or watch the watering hole while downloading our photos.
Our last morning drive brought us 5 white rhinos in a herd. It is very special to see this vanishing species in multiples: so many are poached or moved to protected zoo type facilities. These are wild and free and it is very special to see them. Another special encounter that was on our guests’ wish list was the wild dogs. They are a conservation success story, and their numbers are increasing. We now have 2 or 3 wild herds in our Greater Kruger Region. We encountered them this morning on an airstrip where they had a face off with a large male wart hog. These smart animals knew this was a fight they would lose even though they numbered 10. Still, they took their time to test the warthog. They are always on the move so we stayed with them most of the morning. At times they would stop to wait for the return of a separated member. They might have been staying in the area because of the lions with the fresh giraffe kill, patiently waiting for a chance at the carcass. Wild dogs are excellent and successful hunters and can catch their own but do not pass up a free meal if they can get it.
Our last encounter was a cute leopard cub sitting on a very small termite cone. Leopards are the reason we come here, but in between the wonderful encounters we are dazzled by the interesting birds, antelope, vultures, and all the other wildlife who are all part of the ecosystem. As a whole, it makes this such a great environment for leopards and other predators. Combining these lands with Kruger only a few years ago has made the wildlife encounters even better and it is heartening to see and enjoy one of these conservation success stories.
Our last days were spent at a place I have added to the itinerary; a photography hide at a watering hole, also in the Greater Kruger Region. This was our first visit with guests to the water wildlife observation hide and the hide, the experience and the wildlife encounters all exceeded every expectation. We had a visit almost immediately upon arrival of a solo male elephant. Not long after we had the whole breeding herd. We were able to stay in the hide all night if we wished to catch the nocturnal wildlife. Our days were full of visits by birds, antelope, and more elephants. Our most special encounter was when 7 giraffes came to drink. There were tense moments of “will they or wont they” but in the end we had images looking up at them as they drank taken from the prospective of the water.
I am very excited to share the relaxing and wondrous experience of being in the hide with my guests in 2023. As always I am in awe of how many species and quality encounters we have and the wonderful memories and images my guests take home with them. This Kruger region of South Africa is a treasure and I always look forward to introducing guests to its magic and welcoming back those who have heard the call to come back.
See our safari schedule for 2023 on our website: https://photographafrica.com/

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Ted Patterson is looking forward to attending his 41st consecutive Baltimore Orioles opening day March 31 when the hometown team hosts the Boston Red Sox.
Of the previous 40 openers since the Ohio native relocated here, he said the most memorable of the bunch was the first one, on April 6, 1973.
That, he remembered, was a 10-0 drubbing of the Milwaukee Brewers in which Orioles icon Brooks Robinson blasted two home runs, Don Baylor drove in three runs and left-handed pitcher Dave McNally tossed a three-hitter.
Patterson, 69, had no need to research the particulars of the 1973 game, because when it comes to having total recall of a slew of esoteric sports facts and figures, the former WBAL television and radio broadcaster has few peers.
"There were only about 26,000 fans there," Patterson said about the game. "They were coming off the first strike year, and a lot of people were still mad about it."
Those are the kind of details that seem to be forever lodged in his memory while at least one of the participants, Robinson, is less certain about what transpired.
"I really don't remember that much about it," the Orioles icon said. "I didn't hit two home runs in a game very often. I usually needed help from a strong wind to do something like that, and it was breezy that day."
Patterson, though, is different.
Ask the University of Dayton alum a question about almost any legendary figure from American sports history, and he's more than likely to have the answer.
It's not by accident that he's so well versed on the subject.
After all, Patterson's entire life has been consumed by sports — and that goes for his Towson residence, too, which is overflowing with baseball, football and boxing memorabilia — some of which dates back to the 19th century.
Posters, photos, media guides, pins, figurines, programs, game boards, buttons, uniforms and hats are strewn about in every room of the house, with the possible exception of the kitchen.
Even though Patterson said his penchant for collecting has "slowed down," don't be surprised if that room also becomes a destination for his keepsakes.
His collection is so vast and impressive, that a rare 1946 International League Orioles cap almost goes unnoticed amid other treasures that include a mint-condition 1888 baseball card issued by a cigarette company and a program from the 1884 National League Baltimore Orioles.
"I've known him for many years," said former Baltimore Sun columnist Kevin Cowherd. "And I've never seen a guy more passionate about sports than Ted."
He boasts dozens of recorded conversations with the aforementioned baseball greats that he plans to turn into a series for WCBM (680 AM), his most recent employer other than stints as a correspondent at Baltimore Ravens home games for ESPN radio.
Befitting a man who reveres history, the cherished interviews are preserved on his throwback technology — vintage cassettes straight out of the 1980s.
"I started collecting in 1952," said Patterson, who moved to Baltimore in 1973 to take over as the WBAL sports director, a position he held until moving to WMAR Channel 2 seven years later.. He held a similer post at WPOC for many years and broadcast Orioles games on Super TV for several years in the early-to-mid-1980s.
The former Navy officer had been working in Boston for Curt Gowdy, a popular national sports broadcaster and one of the original voices of the upstart American Football League on television. Patterson's wife, Diana, who died in 2007, was then working for the British Consulate in the Massachusetts capitol.
While completing numerous tasks behind the scene for Gowdy, Patterson set up interviews with the top names in sports.
After moving to Baltimore at the urging of another celebrated broadcaster, Ernie Harwell, Patterson's love for chatting with notables continued. And like the avid collector he is, Patterson saved most of the conversations and anything else of value he could find.
Meanwhile, as his broadcasting career blossomed, the father of two landed a variety of play-by-play gigs with Navy football, the Orioles and the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team. He hosted one of the first sports talk shows in the area as well.
"The guy can do any sport," Cowherd said. "I mean, he has this great voice. and he's so versatile."
"I was bawling like a baby," Patterson said about the emotional event.
Through the years, the two have become very friendly. Robinson said that he thought Patterson was sometimes treated unfairly, especially when it came to doing play-by-play for the Orioles.
"Ted is a great guy," Robinson said. "He was a very good announcer, but he always seemed to be the guy who got left out. It seemed like they were always trying to find someone to replace him, and I never understood why."
Patterson certainly holds no grudges. He says that Adam Jones "has let me into his world" after educating the All-Star center fielder about Jackie Robinson's epic story of breaking the color barrier in 1947.
"There's not a bad guy in the bunch," Patterson said about the current Orioles. "Chris Davis is a great guy, and Matt Wieters is a rock. J.J. Hardy is just as solid as they come."


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New Delhi [India], Oct. 25 (ANI): Mobile wallet, MobiKwik announced the company's plans to invest Rs. 400 crores over a period of five years in KYC.
The company will be investing Rs.100 crores in doing KYC for 2 crore users within the next 12 months.
This partnership has led to a substantial addition to the user base apart from the 65 million core MobiKwik wallet users. These partnerships also bring in over 20 crore KYC users to the MobiKwik network.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its revised set of guidelines on interoperability issued earlier this month has sought stricter KYC requirements for prepaid payment instrument (PPI) licence holders.
The full KYC wallets are allowed to have a balance limit of Rs 1 lakh at any point of time.
"Wallet is the new king of Fintech and these guidelines are a testimony to the growing influence of digital wallets in the Indian financial industry. RBI's new norms further enrich PPIs and demonstrate our government's allegiance to digital payments and commitment to the growth of the industry," added Singh.
He said, full KYC user having access to the entire financial system through a wallet, the industry is looking at a promising future. Collaboration and competition are also going to drive the digital payments industry into its next phase.
KYC is a step towards obtaining information about customers and verifying their identities to ensure safest and secure transactions.
The company also plans to do Aadhar based e-KYC and will be contracting over 7,000 field staff for the same. (ANI)


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Black Desert: Remastered Launches Tomorrow
After tomorrow’s regular maintenance, Black Desert Online will be officially remastered, with new visuals, an updated score, and Pearl Abyss has worked to ensure every aspect of the game has been improved overall. To celebrate this, Black Desert: Remastered adventurers who play between the 22nd and 29th of August will receive a free Tier 7 horse with the Divine Lahr Arcien Horse Gear set (which has a 20 dollar value). This will be accessible for new adventurers who tackle the free 7-day trial as well. There will also be a BDO Remastered Sale with savings up to 50% off on selected Pearl Shop items.
Players can also look forward to events in and outside of the game. One of the main events features a competition regarding user-created trailers of our remastered content. Participating players can win in-game and offline prizes such as an Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition Gaming PC, EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 ti FTW3 DT Gaming Graphics Card or a Samsung 32” 4K Monitor. There will also be an official tournament to find their next champion of PVP. European and North American teams will do battle in a tournament in Arena of Arsha, with the winning team from each region receiving an all-expenses paid trip to this year’s Twitchcon where they will compete for “the ultimate trophy” and a cash prize of 13,000 dollars.
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The 0.8-mile Gowen Trail connects Clark and Meetinghouse Roads. (But you can only park in a small pull-off area on Meetinghouse Road.) The trail is well-marked and fairly easy to walk. The bog bridges over the wet areas are really nicely made, and their rough, textured surfaces should help prevent slipping.
The highlight for me was the hauntingly beautiful freshwater marsh (haunting, perhaps, because a mist hung over it on the day I visited). Ghost Meadow is rather small, if the little clearing the trail passes through about mid-way is Ghost Meadow. Or perhaps Ghost Meadow refers to the misty marsh? I tried to find the history of the name but I couldn’t track it down on the internet.
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after 30 years of going to weddings and being in 10 weddings, i had a pretty good idea of what i did not want to incorporate in my own wedding… trick was, i wasn’t exactly sure about everything i did want. i started asking myself questions and thinking back to some of the weddings i had been to that i really enjoyed. i envisioned different aspects of my special day and took note of what i was drawn to. tearing out pages of magazines and reading blogs helped me further define my wedding style. i started with a quilt that i had found on etsy.com that my parents purchased for me as a christmas gift. and before i knew it, i had pieced together a cohesive and unified look that i was more than pleased with.
DIY projects were appealing to me because i wanted to add a personal touch to our event. over the 9 months that we were engaged, i collected 13 birdcages. i painted 10 of them aqua/teal and distressed them by hand. i used the white ones for the guest book table and our table. combining them with antique tins, bird figurines, blue mason jars and funky garden flowers completed the vintage whimsical look i had envisioned.
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Dream Number, which is subject to regulatory approval, will offer seven prize tiers ranging from £2 to £500,000. As part of the change, Lotto Extra will be scrapped.
The group has also pledged to develop new scratchcards and games to celebrate the World Cup and support London 2012. It is also planning to roll out 2,500 'electronic jackpot communicators' and a further 1,000 digital screens to retailers in 2006.
The launch of the new draw comes as Camelot announces a rise in ticket sales for the third successive year in its preliminary results for 2005/06. Sales rose by more than £246m - the biggest single rise in eight years - pushing the total to £5.01bn.
Camelot chief executive Dianne Thompson said: "This is a fantastic set of results for everyone at Camelot and the National Lottery. Innovation is the key to long-term growth in lotteries. We've been particularly encouraged by sales of dedicated National Lottery games to support London 2012, exceeding our first-year target for the lottery fund."
The National Lottery will also be supported by two new TV ads running throughout the summer, asking consumers 'What if you won?' and 'Where would you go?'.


Content management systems or CMSs are the most popular tool for creating content on the internet. In recent years, they have evolved to become the backbone of an increasingly complex ecosystem of websites, mobile apps and platforms. In order to simplify processes, a team of researchers from the Internet Interdisciplinary Institute (IN3) at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) has developed an open-source model to automate the extraction of content from CMSs. Their associated research is published in Research Challenges in Information Science.
The open-source model is a fully functional scientific prototype that makes it possible to extract the data structure and libraries of each CMS and create a piece of software that acts as an intermediary between the content and the so-called front-end (the final application used by the user). This entire process is done automatically, making it an error-free and scalable solution, since it can be repeated multiple times without increasing its cost.
The importance of CMSs in the online world
Content management systems (CMSs) are behind more than 60% of pages currently available online. Systems such as WordPress, Joomla and Drupal have become popular mainly because they provide a simple user experience, which has allowed all kinds of non-technical users to become part of the online content creation chain.
“Over the last four or five years, these systems have been providing information not only to browsers, but also to mobile apps. CMSs have application programming interfaces (APIs), with which mobile apps communicate to extract content,” explained Joan Giner Miguélez, a student on the doctoral program in Network and Information Technologies with the Systems, Software and Models Research Lab (SOM Research Lab) group and lead author of the study that outlines the new model. “These systems, which are known as headless CMSs, allow content, created in a simple way, to be consumed later on different platforms.”
CMSs have therefore become a large container of content and data used by each application or platform. This has simplified a lot of processes but has also added complexities in terms of development that are particularly evident for organizations that manage a high volume of content and platforms. It is increasingly common for the creation of a new mobile app to involve complex development work, and these tasks are simplified by the model designed by the IN3 researchers.
“Imagine a large content company that manages over a thousand websites and apps and wants to make a new mobile app that displays products from each of those websites. If they want to develop the connectors between each website and the application, the work would be immense and resource intensive. It is not scalable,” added Joan Giner. “If the APIs are already in a standard format, why can’t we also make a content extractor that reads and understands the APIs, represents them in a standard way, and generates the connector to send the information to the new mobile app automatically?”
Automating the extraction of content from CMSs
The model developed by Giner—together with his research partners Abel Gómez and Jordi Cabot, ICREA researcher and leader of the SOM Research Lab—greatly simplifies the development process of a new application and, in turn, results in significant savings in terms of time and resources. The process, which has been developed thanks to funding from the European projects AIDOaRT and TRANSACT, aims to extract and represent the CMS model in a clear and automatic way to make it easier to use as a source of information. In addition, the IN3 researchers’ technological proposal aims to generate the code that will act as a link between the CMS and the development of new applications.
To achieve this, the first step is to give the tool the address and login information for the CMS. Once logged in, it reads the API, understands it and uses a reverse engineering process to represent the structure and content libraries of the CMS in a standard way. Based on this, it automatically generates the connector code through which the CMS and the new mobile app being developed will communicate.
“It is a way of standardizing the process between the CMS and the final application,” highlighted Joan Giner. “Its biggest advantage is, in fact, standardization itself. We’re talking about a process that is frequently repeated in organizations that manage content; a process that, each time it is performed, involves setting up a specific development team that requires expenditure on a series of resources and that, in addition, can generate errors. Through automation, everything is simplified and becomes more scalable.”
As such, this model for automating CMS extractions focuses on scalability, since once the outline and code of the CMS has been created, this can be reused as many times as necessary and integrated into future development projects at no additional cost.
The researchers also point out that it is an automatic model that creates libraries of error-free content, whereas, if the work is done manually, developers can always make a mistake in a line of code.
“Content management systems are a major source of content on the internet. We are making it possible to standardize access to CMSs, just as access to databases was standardized in the past,” concluded Joan Giner. “Moving forward, this model could even be used to turn CMSs into a new source of data for training artificial intelligence systems.”
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The tenth and final Derby library to be handed over to the community by Derby City Council early next year.
Derwent Library, along with nine others already handed over, will be operated by Derby-based charity Direct Help and advice (DHA) from March 16 and it's last day under council management will be on February 25.
The handover of the tenth library will mean the council is set to realise the project’s full ongoing annual saving of £673,000 in the 2020-21 financial year.
The plan to create 10 community-managed libraries was first put forward by the then ruling city council Labour group in July 2017, with the intention it should be complete by December 2018.
Five libraries - Mickleover, Pear Tree, Alvaston, Derby Local Studies Library and Riverside Library - were to be retained so they could be run by the council.
The plan also involved the controversial closure of the Central Library in The Wardwick, which was opposed by thousands of people in a petition, and the subsequent opening of the replacement Riverside Library in Derby Council House. A total of 39 jobs were lost through this change.
The intention was to save almost £700,000 a year but the scheme ran into problems early on when insufficient people came forward to run the libraries and it was realised that opening up computers to volunteers carried data protection risks.
When plans had to be submitted by each of the communities in December 2017, the only viable option on the table was a proposal by DHA to run all of them.
Sinfin was the first library to be handed over to DHA in May 2018, followed by Spondon and Allestree.
By October 2018, a halt was called to any more libraries being handed over while the the Conservative leadership of the council - elected in May 2018 - decided a review of the plan should undertaken.
This resulted in extending the scheme and an extra cost £400,000 to the taxpayer because the original timescale had been "too ambitious".
The new timescale was February 2020 for completion. According to the review, snags the scheme hit included a problem with the physical opening and closing of the libraries each day.
Originally, it was envisaged that volunteers would carry out these tasks on a rota, but finding and developing people to do these and other jobs took longer than the council envisaged.
The extra money has paid for volunteer coordinator roles in order to build better training programmes for volunteers and also to potentially resolve the problem of volunteers being able to access data on the library computer systems, independently of council library staff in order to remain compliant under the Data Protection Act.
Many of the library staff scheduled to be made redundant have been helping to bed the new system in and so have not yet left their jobs.
During the temporary closure of Derwent Library in early March, the council will carry out training to enable a smooth transition for customers and volunteers alike. In the interim, customers will be able to access and reserve books at other Derby libraries, with eBooks continuing to be accessible 24/7 online.
Community Action Derby is working in partnership with DHA to recruit volunteers for all the community managed libraries. Members of the public who would like more information about the opportunity to be part of the future of local libraries and how to get involved in volunteering can call 01332 346266.

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Meet Dr. Lepinski
Dr. Allen Lepinski received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He maintained a practice in Pharmacy while attending the University of Minnesota Dental School. After graduating from dental school he received a certificate from the Advanced General Dentistry Program at the University of Minnesota. Following eight years of practice as a comprehensive general dentist, Dr. Lepinski returned to the University of Minnesota where he received a Master of Science degree and Endodontic certificate.
Dr. Lepinski has been involved in various research projects investigating dental pain, it’s causes and advances in treatment for pain. He has published articles in several scientific journals including the Journal of Endodontics. He retains his position as an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Dental School and continues to teach clinical techniques in the Graduate Endodontics Department.

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Polybona files US IPO to raise US$80 mln1 min readReading Time: < 1 minute
PolyBona Film Distribution Co Ltd has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to start its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
The company said in a statement that it plans to raise as much as US$80 million via the IPO, but no listing timetable and issue price were given.
In 2003, the Chinese leading share-holding film distribution company merged with state-owned China Poly Group, the parent firm of Poly Real Estate Group Co Ltd<600048>, to form PolyBona Film Distribution.
In the past three years, the company’s net profit was US$2 million, US$400,000 and US$5.5 million, respectively, sources reported.


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In 1849 the students of the University, Trinity College used to come out to old Esker cemetery when they would hear of a person been buried there. They had muffled horses so that they could not be heard. They came after twelve o' clock when all was quiet. They had search lights and two men watching to keep nix for them. They drove away leaving the grave open. The students used to operate on them and find out their complaint.
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The banshee is said to have been heard on the Lock Road about 10 years ago,
On one tombstone is written "Remember man" etc. The person buried beneath this tombstone is said to have had the wish that that inscription be put on his tombstone. Old Esker cemetery is not used now.

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Sending a message to the state
WHITINGHAM — Residents here have received a letter recommending they vote down the school budget.In the letter, the Whitingham Select Board says it is time to take a stand against the way education is funded in the state of Vermont.The Twin …
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Beyond Buds - by Ed Rosenthal
Beyond Buds is the first book to cover how quickly the way we use marijuana is changing. From Shatter, BHO, Kief, Vape Pens, Dabbing, Tinctures, and Edibles - everyone is going beyond buds.
Beyond Buds looks into the development of these new products and includes both how-to directions and eye-candy photos. It reviews the latest innovations in smoking accessories from re-chargeable vape pens to beautifully crafted glassware.
- Full-color photos of award-winning hash and concentrates
- DIY guide to making butane and CO2 extracts, kief, hash, tinctures, topicals, and edibles
- Features the best products to use –– from basics to professional
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OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is the company's first to feature a 108 MP camera, Nord Buds gets ANC support
We've been hearing about the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite for quite some time now, and the OEM has finally made the device official yesterday together with the Nord Buds 2. The Nord lineup is only available in Europe and India for now.
Similar to the Nord CE 2 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is also powered by the Snapdragon 695 SoC. OnePlus has also increased the RAM from 6 GB to 8 GB this year. Storage options include 128 GB or 256 GB of UFS 2.2 memory with the ability to expand up to 1 TB using a microSD card slot. The microSD card slot is a hybrid one, so you either get to use it for storage expansion or a second SIM.
The primary upgrade from the Nord CE 2 Lite is the camera system. The Nord CE 3 Lite is the first OnePlus smartphone to sport a 108 MP primary camera. This is a 1/1.67-inch ISOCELL HM6 sensor with a 0.64-micron pixel size. The effective pixel size increases to 1.92 microns due to the 9-to-1 pixel binning to produce a 12 MP image with up to 3x lossless zoom. Video recording, however, is restricted to 1080p 30 fps, which is on the lower side for such a huge sensor.
Other cameras include a 2 MP macro lens and a 2 MP depth sensor. A 16 MP front camera helps with the selfies. A slightly larger 6.72-inch 120 Hz FHD+ HDR display graces the Nord CE 3 Lite this year. The display, which is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, is rated for a 550 nits typical brightness that goes up to 680 nits in HDR mode.
OnePlus has shaved the Nord CE 3 Lite's thickness by 0.2 mm to 8.3 mm but still managed to retain a 5,000 mAh battery that supports SuperVOOC 67 W Endurance Edition fast charging. OnePlus claims that the 67 W SuperVOOC charger can get the phone charged up to 80% capacity in about 30 minutes.
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will be available in India on Amazon.in, Oneplus.in, and authorized retail stores from April 11 for ₹19,999 for the 8 GB + 128 GB model and for ₹21,999 for the 8 GB + 256 GB SKU.
In Europe, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite will retail for €330 for the 8 GB + 128 GB variant starting from April 25. Availability of the 256 GB SKU is not yet known.
OnePlus Nord Buds 2 with ANC
Alongside the Nord CE 3 Lite, OnePlus also announced the Nord Buds 2. This year's iteration comes with active noise cancellation (ANC), which the company says can be reduced by 25 dB. The Nord Buds 2 feature 12.4 mm drivers with support for Dolby Atmos, a Dirac Audio Tuner, and Bluetooth 5.3.
The Nord Buds 2 also similar sound tuning options as the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 including Balanced, Serenade, Bass, and Bold together with the BassWave bass enhancement algorithm. An IP55 rating guarantees dust and water resistance. AAC is used as the streaming audio codec of choice.
According to OnePlus, the Nord Buds 2 can last up to seven hours with ANC off with the case enabling a total of 36 hours. Enabling ANC will drop the run time to five hours and 27 hours, respectively. Up to five hours of listening can be had with a short 10-minute charge.
The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are available immediately in Europe for €70 and for ₹2,999 in India starting April 11.
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Chicago Cubs: Weekend showdown with Milwaukee will decide Central
By Jake Misener
Chicago Cubs: Is a battle of the bats in order?
Over the last week, the Brewers’ bats have been as hot as their pitching – which is really saying something.
Ryan Braun is pushing .400 with a pair of homers and two doubles during that stretch. Young shortstop Orlando Arcia is also swinging a hot bat, batting .375 over his last 16 at-bats. Domingo Santana has three homers and eight RBI in his last five games. In other words, the Brewers’ offense is ready to go toe-to-toe with the Cubs.
Since the All-Star Break, Milwaukee owns the sixth-highest team OPS in the National League. Meanwhile, the Cubs rank fourth. The team also ranks third in on-base percentage, trailing only the league-leading Mets (go figure) and the Cubs.
Travis Shaw’s introduction into the Brewers’ lineup completely changes what this club is capable of, offensively. He’s rapidly approaching the 100-RBI mark on the season. Added into an order that features some top-tier talent (see above), it’s not hard to understand how the club made the Central interesting in 2017.
The bats are a critical part of this series – obviously. But in the end, it’s going to come down to pitching.


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Police found Sally in her car in a storage unit around 2:30 p.m. right outside of Malmstrom Air Force Base.
Police won't be releasing anymore information until an autopsy is preformed. That is set for October 13, 2020 in Missoula.
Sally Smith was a speech and language pathologist for the Great Falls Public School District.
We spoke with her family a few weeks ago and they said she was full of energy and humor. And she was very passionate about her students.
Now the district is working to help her students cope with her loss.
“Our school counselor Amber will be reaching out to and calling the parents of the individual students Sally worked with," said Erin Butts, a mental health coordinator for GFPS.
GFPS is providing counselors to Meadowlark Elementary as well as the school where her children attend.
“We’ve also reached out to Central High School. In offering our support with our staff as well or students. Because sometimes as a larger school system, some people might not have the same amount of resources that we do," said Butts.
The director of student services is also helping those who worked closely with Sally through their grieving process.
Sally left behind a husband and 4 children. Her family sent us this statement today:
"The Smith family would like to thank the community of Great Falls, GFPD and all law enforcement who were assisting and all of the folks on social media who were determined to find Sally. Unfortunately it’s not the outcome no one wanted. Our hearts will forever cherish her. Sally meant the world to us more than anyone will know. She was loved and adored by thousands, this we know. The overwhelming support and concern to all of the prayers is a testament of how beautiful of a person she was. She left her everlasting smile on this world and no one can take that away from us. Our hearts forever broken. She will forever be a angel walking beside us. She is our light."
Sally's family and friends created a Facebook page to help find Sally and it has now turned into a place where the community is sharing their memories of her.
Central Catholic High School is collecting donations for the Smith Family.


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Seeking and Serving God With a Pure Heart
Going all in on loving God changed my life. That’s not surprising in some ways, perhaps. In many relationships, what we get out of it depends on what we put in. But God is the only one that will never disappoint us. Which makes going all in on loving him the absolute best thing we could ever choose to do … because God! All knowing, all powerful, 100% love.
I pray our hearts burn with passion for God Almighty, King Jesus, Holy Spirit.
As I was praying and pressing in this morning, I felt God give me some bolder words than usual. Maybe even prophetic words. And I got a bit nervous about sharing because who am I that God would speak through me? But that’s the thing right … God does want to speak through all of his children. And he promises that in the last days, his sons and daughters will prophecy.
*‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. (Acts 2:17)
So I want to pray against us falling into the enemy’s traps, to keep us muzzled, fearful about claiming our identity and purpose in Christ. I pray we seek and serve God with pure hearts as best as we can, that we continue to be faithful and obedient to his call.
Today I felt God say that this pandemic was necessary to shake people out of their slumber. That he is coming again, there will be gnashing of teeth, and that it is not his will for any to perish. That the more pure and holy we are, the cleaner our testimonies will be. To preach that holiness is what the world needs. That the holiest will be the brightest lights for him now and in the age to come.
*Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. (2 Corinthians 7:1)
Let’s encourage each other to pursue holiness. To watch our hearts, habits, what we consume with our eyes and ears, what we say, etc. We’ll never be perfect on earth but we can get better, stronger, holier, with God’s help. I pray we can grow together. ❤


Test case - Hydrofoil
Test case - Hydrofoil
The test facility was developed in the Waterpower laboratory, which consisted of long piping loop and a test-section for the hydrofoil. The aim was to determine the hydrodynamic damping with flow velocity. To measure flow rate (Q) in the test-section, magnetic flowmeter (calibration uncertainty is in the order of 0.1%) was mounted at far downstream of the test-section.
v=Q/A (m s-1)
The test rig is comprised of an upstream convergent and downstream diffusor, these change the pipe section from 0.3 m diameter pipe to a square 0.15 m × 0.15 m, measured internally. The test section where the hydrofoil is located along with most of the instrumentation is placed between two straight pipe sections in order to isolate the test section from the effects of the cross section change.
The test section was designed to ensure a sufficient stiffness, in order to provide a grounded support for the test structure, i.e. the hydrofoil, as is good practice for modal testing. This also enables the assumption of stiff walls for boundary conditions when performing structural simulations. The hydrofoil geometry was long and slender, with a thickness of 0.012 m and a cord length of 0.25 m. After 0.15 m from the leading edge, the thickness was tapered down to 4.5 mm at the trailing edge, before being chamfered and rounded on one side, as is normal for runner blades. The hydrofoil was milled from a single piece of aluminum alloy, and grooves were milled for instrumentation and cables. The hydrofoil was mounted without any angle of attack, and was then excited using piezoelectric MFCs actuators from PI Ceramic. Two MFCs were mounted on each side of the foil at the width wise center, close to the trailing edge. By exciting these in a sinusoidal pattern phase-separated by 180°, a bending action is induced in the blade. As the piezoelectric patches are driven by a high voltage signal and is therefore supplied by a E-835 DuraAct Piezo Driver Module.
In order to measure the vibrational amplitude, semiconductor strain gauges from Kulite were mounted on the trailing edge of the hydrofoil, directly downstream the MFCs. In addition to strain gauges, the vibrational amplitude was measured using LDV equipment from Polytech (type OFV 2200 with an optical head of type OFV-303). LDV is a non-intrusive measurement method that measures vibration using the Doppler-shifted reflection of laser light. The LDV measures vibration in a single spot, along the axis of the laser beam, and the measurement point was located at the trailing edge of the foil.
Measurements and data
Measurements and data
The tests were performed using a Stepped-Sine excitation, in which a series of constant-frequency excitations are performed in order to avoid transient effects when moving through a resonant region. Each measurement consisted of around 60 excited frequencies, and each measurement was repeated several times in order to obtain sufficient statistics for an assessment the uncertainty in both damping and natural frequency. The tests were performed with water velocity 0–25 m s-1, with steps of 5 m s-1. The test rig was pressurized in order to obtain cavitation-free conditions.
Interpretation of the hydrofoil data
The hydrofoil data is presented as a set of files, with some information at the heading of each. A more detailed explanation on interpreting the data is given here.
File overview: Three types of data files are given.
- Francis-99.txt: This file contains the main results from the hydrofoil experiments. The results consist of discharge, damping factor, natural frequency, and gauge pressure in the test rig inlet section.
- FRF_[X]ms.txt: There are seven of these files, each representing measurements at a separate discharge. The filename denotes the bulk velocity in the test section, and discharge is provided in each file. Other than that, the files give data for frequencies tested, along with amplification factor and phase delay. The amplification factor is normalized to unit value (=1) at resonance.
- noExcitation.txt: This file contains the hydrofoil’s response without MFC excitation, for different discharges. The response is expressed in trailing edge deflection amplitude, as well as frequency of vibration.
Francis-99.text: Most of the parameters presented in this file are self-explanatory. Each line of data is made from a set of 30 repetitions at that discharge. The damping factor is commonly written as zeta, with 0 being undamped, 1 being critical damping, and anything above 1 overdamped. Critical damping is the point at which oscillations will not occur for a step excitation.
FRF_[X]ms.txt: Each of these files contain the frequency response function, made from 30 repetitions. The frequency response is made from three parameters: frequency, amplification and phase delay. These can be used to construct bode plots (frequency vs amplitude, frequency vs. phase), or to construct nyquist plots (real vs. imaginary). The damping and natural frequency can be extracted from the shape of the curve, and the absolute values are therefore not relevant. As such, the amplitude has been normalized to the value at resonance, and is referred to in the file as “Relative Amplitude Response”
noExcitation.txt: This file contains measurements of trailing edge movement for different discharges, without the MFC excitation. This is therefore a good indication of the vortex shedding interaction. The data shows the maximum amplitude with a corresponding frequency of vibration, for different discharges.
Two distinct geometries of hydrofoil are given: (1) with fillet and (2) without fillet. The geometry without the fillet may be used for the CFD analysis and the geometry with the fillet can be considered for the FSI analysis. The geometry is provided in four different format types, i.e., *.iges, *.parasolid, *.stl, and *.step. We believe that these format types are enough to work with different software to create mesh and conduct the simulations.
18 JUN 2018 Geometry and data uploaded
LDVLaser Doppler vibrometer
ACross-sectional area of test-section (m2), (0.15 m × 0.15 m)
QFlow rate (m3 s-1)
v, wFlow velocity (m s-1)
1Bergan, C. W., Solemslie, B. W., Ostby, P., and Dahlhaug, O. G., 2018, "Hydrodynamic damping of a fluttering hydrofoil in high-speed flows," International Journal of Fluid Machinery and Systems, 11(2), pp. 146-153. http://dx.doi.org/10.5293/IJFMS.2018.11.2.146.Go to top


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Next volume in the miniature color book series: Blue + Green.
Like Pink + Green, it’s ten pages perfect bound, and measures five picas square (.833 in/21 mm).
This one shows found beach glass on a watercolor background, the view from Rattlesnake Ledge in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, afternoon surf off West Cliff in Santa Cruz, California, pool noodles on a wooden bench, and a self-portrait with found fishing lure, Pacifica, California.
Because color is endlessly interesting.
4 thoughts on “Blue + Green”
Love the ‘colour’ series! The collected volumes are going to make a wonderful set.
Glad you like them, Barbara. I mulling over the slipcase now :)
Wonderful. But where do you stop? Sunshine + Lavender? Plum + Lime? Chocolate + Flamingo? Onyx + Scarlet? Oh, dear.
Oooooh, Chocolate + Flamingo! Gorgeous. I’ve been using existing photography, but now I think a trip to the zoo is in order. Thanks, Keli!


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Maruti Suzuki India Limited gears up for the launch of the XL6 premium MPV. It will officially launch in the country on 21st August 2019 even as bookings have opened earlier this month at a down payment of Rs.11,000.
Maruti XL6, as its name suggests, is a 6 seater premium MPV. It will be on sale via the company’s Nexa outlets and will be presented in two variants and four trims of Zeta Manual, Zeta Automatic, Alpha Manual and Alpha Automatic. Colour options will include Metallic Premium Silver, Metallic Magma Gray, Prime Auburn Red, Pearl Brave Khaki, Pearl Artic White and Nexa Blue.
The new XL6 is a premium alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. It is expected to be priced between Rs 9-11 lakhs and will get several cosmetic updates so as to set it apart from the Ertiga. Its front fascia sports a completely new design with new LED headlamps, integrated LED DRLs, restyled front grille and new bumper. Watch the latest teaser video of Maruti XL6 featuring Ranveer Singh below.
It also receives faux skid plates, roof rails, new black coloured alloy wheels and some minor changes at the rear. Its interior layout is similar to the Ertiga with colour changes. The dashboard is done up in an all black colour scheme as against the black and beige colour seen on the Ertiga while it also gets faux wood accents on the dashboard in a darker colour.
Maruti XL6 will get all leather upholstery and the middle row will sport captain seats instead of a bench set up. The XL6 will be positioned on a Heartect platform and safety features would include dual airbags, Anti Lock Braking System, Electronic Stability Program, high speed warning, driver and co driver seat belt reminder and reverse parking sensors.
Maruti XL6 will be powered by BS VI compliant petrol engine. The 1.5 liter K15B petrol motor will offer 105 hp power and 138 Nm torque. It will get manual as well as automatic transmission option. It will retail via Nexa dealerships and will compete against the Mahindra Marazzo.


As a Toyota Owner, you already know that you’ve chosen to invest in one of the most dependable vehicles on the road today. Just like any car, however, your Toyota requires regularly scheduled maintenance to last as long as possible and continue delivering the exceptional performance you deserve. To better serve our Morristown customers, we’ve broken down some important service information so it’s even easier to know when and what to expect when you bring in your Toyota vehicle for maintenance at our Toyota service center.
Regular Maintenance and Repairs
Toyota recommends that drivers schedule a service appointment every six months or 5,000 miles, whichever comes first, to inspect their tires and brakes, change the cabin air filter, as well as change oil and fluids. Tire and brake inspections are important not just in ensuring your safety in the event you have to stop short but also in extending the life of your tires. Tires can wear unevenly but by moving them from one axel to another during regular tire rotations you can receive the longest life from them and get your money’s worth. Similarly, having a dealership change your oil and check fluid levels is vital in preserving your vehicle’s life as our Toyota service technicians are factory trained and certified to know every aspect of your vehicle. Plus they only use genuine Toyota parts designed to fit your ride perfectly, including the oil filter.
Every vehicle is different and the type of maintenance you receive is dependent on your particular ride but it’s essential to keep on top of these services otherwise drivers may find their performance suffering from an overheated engine or worn brakes and tires. If you ever need help with a repair or can’t diagnose the problem on your own, feel free to ask a tech and one of our trained Morristown Toyota technicians will get in touch with you to help.
Service Your Vehicle at Toyota of Morristown
You can count on the team at Toyota of Morristown for all your Toyota service needs, both big and small. Contact us to make a service appointment or give us a call at (973) 540-1111 if you have any questions about your vehicle’s performance.


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Dogs can bite for many reasons, including improper care and/or a lack of socialization. All dogs, even well trained gentle dogs, are capable of biting when provoked, especially when eating, sleeping or caring for puppies. Thus, even when a bite is superficial or classified as “provoked,” dogs may be abandoned or euthanized. Therefore, it’s vitally important to keep both children and dogs safe by preventing dog bites wherever possible.
“A dog bite can have a profound effect on the dog’s family, especially the children, who, if the dog is euthanized, might have to cope with loss for the first time,” said Dr. Amy McCullough, American Humane Association’s National Director of Humane Research and Therapy™, speaking at the National Dog Bite Prevention Week Coalition kick-off event in Houston on May 11, which also featured a special furry guest: her own companion, Butler the Weather Channel Therapy Dog. “In my work as a registered therapy dog handler, I teach children the proper ways to approach a dog so they can avoid being bitten. All dog owners everywhere need to make sure they know the steps they can take to prevent their dog from biting someone.”
To reduce the number of injuries to people and the risk of relinquishment of dogs who bite, American Humane Association offers the following suggestions:
- Never approach an unknown dog or a dog that is alone without an owner, and always ask for permission before petting the dog.
- Never approach an injured animal – find an adult who can get the help s/he needs
- Never approach a dog that is eating, sleeping or nursing puppies.
- Don’t poke, hit, pull, pinch or tease a dog.
For Dog Owners:
- Never leave a baby or small child alone with a dog, even if it is a family pet.
- Interactions between children and dogs should always be monitored to ensure the safety of both your child and your dog.
- Teach your children to treat the dog with respect and not to engage in rough or aggressive play.
- Make sure your pet is socialized as a young puppy so it feels at ease around people and other animals.
- Never put your dog in a position where s/he feels threatened.
- Walk and exercise your dog regularly to keep him/her healthy and to provide mental stimulation.
- Use a leash in public to ensure you are able to control your dog.
- Regular veterinary care is essential to maintain your dog’s health; a sick or injured dog is more likely to bite.
- Be alert. If someone approaches you and your dog, caution them to wait before petting the dog; give your pet time to be comfortable with a stranger.
American Humane Association also offers a free online booklet available for families with children called “Pet Meets Baby,” providing valuable information on introducing a new child to a home with a pet – or a new pet into a home with a child:http://www.americanhumane.org/interaction/programs/humane-education/pet-meets-baby.htmlhttp://www.americanhumane.org/interaction/programs/humane-education/pet-meets-baby.html.
Consider these statistics and tips provided by National Dog Bite Prevention Week® Coalition members:
- The American Veterinary Medical Association says that after children, senior citizens are the second most common dog bite victims. During National Dog Bite Prevention Week®, the AVMA highlights the most recent findings in the veterinary behavior field, introduces new educational programs for pet owners of all ages. Joining with its coalition partners, the AVMA urges the public to respect and better understand a dog’s behavior and reminds dog owner’s to provide a safe, happy environment for both people and dogs. They have provided much useful information at this link.
- Renowned dog trainer and Coalition member Victoria Stilwell says that observing a dog’s body language is important, because dog owners and those around dogs must know when a dog is uncomfortable in a situation, because that could lead to bites. She offers up a bevy of tips on her website.
- In 2015, State Farm paid more than $118 million as a result of 3,181 dog-related injury claims. Though the number of paid claims decreased nearly 10 percent from 2014, the amount paid by State Farm did increase by more than 3 percent, indicating an increase in the severity of incidents and rising medical and legal costs associated with dog-related injuries. Of the top 10 states for dog bite claims, only one – Illinois – saw an increase in the number of paid claims in 2015. California,Illinois, and Texas represent the top three states for paid dog bite claims by State Farm.
- The Insurance Information Institute says the number of dog bite claims nationwide is decreasing every year, but the amounts paid are increasing. In 2015, 15,352 claims were paid for a total of $571 million. The average cost per claim is more than $37,000, an increase of 16 percent from 2014 to 2015.
- The U.S. Postal Service reports that attacks on its carriers, however, have increased, which they attribute to last year’s increase of package deliveries by a half-billion. In 2015, there were 6,549 attacks, up 782 from the year before. Houston is the top market, with 77 reported attacks on postal employees last year. San Diego and Cleveland tied for second with 58 attacks while Chicago and Dallas tied for third with 57 attacks.
Many dogs are territorial and may view letter carriers as a threat. Because many of these deliveries take place at a customer’s door, the U.S. Postal Service is asking Americans to “close the door on dog attacks” by placing their pets in a separate room with a closed door to decrease the likelihood of an attack.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics says if you’re threatened by a dog, remain calm. Avoid eye contact. Stand still until the dog leaves or back away slowly. If you are knocked down, curl into a ball and protect your face with your hands. If a dog bites your child, clean small wounds with soap and water and seek medical attention for larger wounds. Contact the dog’s veterinarian to check vaccination records.
About American Humane Association
American Humane Association is the country’s first national humane organization, and the only one dedicated to protecting both children and animals. With an unparalleled reach and scope, the organization positively touches more than 42,000 lives each minute through effective, life-affirming, life-saving services and public outreach – more than any other organization in its field. Since 1877, American Humane Association has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in protecting our most vulnerable from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Today it is leading the way in understanding the human-animal bond and its role in therapy, medicine and society. American Humane Association reaches millions of people every day through groundbreaking research, education, training and services that span a wide network of organizations, agencies and businesses. You can help make a difference, too. Visit American Humane Association at www.americanhumane.org today.
SOURCE American Humane Association

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If a controversial derby defeat was not hard enough to accept, Manchester City must now sweat on possible action against their striker Craig Bellamy. The Welshman is the subject of an English FA inquiry after an altercation with a supporter who came on to the pitch following Michael Owen's winner in United's dramatic 4-3 victory at Old Trafford. Bellamy was pictured shoving a hand in the face of the fan who confronted him and was then taken away by stewards.
An FA spokesman said: "We are investigating the incident and we will be looking at the referee's match report." Bellamy could be charged with improper conduct and punished with a fine or suspension. City lost Emmanuel Adebayor for three games following the stamp on Robin van Persie while the striker is facing another charge of improper conduct for his celebration in front of Arsenal fans. Mark Hughes, the City manager, is hoping disciplinary chiefs will show understanding in the matter.
Tensions were running high and Bellamy had scored twice to put City on level terms at 3-3 before Owen struck six minutes into injury time when only four had been signalled. Hughes said: "I seem to recall Brian Clough clipping someone around the ear, and he was lauded as a national hero. Maybe it will be the same case with Craig, but I doubt it. "I'm sure people will make a nuisance about it, but the guy should not have been on the pitch. That is not acceptable."
The FA could also take action against United after the City substitute Javier Garrido was hit by a coin thrown from the home section at half time. With his teammate Carlos Tevez nearby, it appeared the former United striker - jeered on his first return to Old Trafford - was the target. The incidents soured a great spectacle between the two rivals which showed this season's title race will not be easy to predict.
Darren Fletcher, who scored twice for United, said: "The teams in the Premier League get better and better every season. It gets harder to win the title. City are a good side and they are going to be up there around the top four." firstname.lastname@example.org


||Making customized tree-like structures: Integrating algorithmic design with digital fabrication
||Figueiredo, Bruno Acácio Ferreira; José P. Duarte
||The ultimate goal of this paper is to contribute for the discussion on the role of digital technologies in architecture, focusing on the convergence of generative design systems with digital fabrication processes for expanding design capabilities. It presents a generative design system of customized tree-like structures for supporting irregular roof surfaces, as an alternative to conventional architectural design processes. It discusses the introduction of an algorithmic and parametric approach to design problems as a methodology for promoting design experimentation and enabling the fabrication of complex design configurations.
|Year of publication:
||Generative Design System; Parametric Design; Digital Fabrication; CAD/CAM; AutoLISP
Figueiredo, Bruno Acácio Ferreira; José P. Duarte (2009).
Making customized tree-like structures: Integrating algorithmic design with digital fabrication. SIGraDi 2009 - Proceedings of the 13th Congress of the Iberoamerican Society of Digital Graphics, Sao Paulo, Brazil, November 16-18, 2009,


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I was just made aware of these Evaluation Flashcards developed by the Otto Bremer Foundation. These are super cool one sheet explanations of evaluation concepts. This would be a good primer to evaluation in your library as well as starting point for conversations about how to begin making meaningful library assessment and program evaluation projects.
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