The Reds have finished April with a 12-17 record and 7 games out of first place. We will take a look at the successes and downfalls of the first month.
Fielder of the Month
We all knew the guy was going to bring a glove. No one was expecting that glove to be gold. The man is a human highlight real with his mitt. Nearly every night he makes an amazing stop worthy of a second look. What has been even more surprising is his bat. Forgotten history about Iglesias was that Suarez was traded to us by the Tigers because they felt Igelsias was the better player. He came in second for Rookie of the Year in 2013 and was an All Star in 2015. The Reds got him on a minor league, show me your worth, steal of a contract. He currently leads in leading WAR among fielders with 0.6, leading AVG with .305, and is second in OBP with .345. While the Reds are desperate for a shot in the arm, offensively, Iglesias has made the wait easier with his performance.
Honorable Mention: Curt Casali
Starting Rotation Pitcher of the Month
He sports a 1.45 ERA, which is third among all MLB starters right now, seven quality starts, and 6th in strikeouts. Castillo is starting to show signs of a player we had all hoped he could be. He is THE Reds ace right now. The changeup he seems to have perfected has been devastating to batters. Since Opening Day, this guy continues to pitch gem after gem. Castillo has incredible confidence and ownership of the mound. This is great sign not only for the 2019 Reds but for years to come with such a young arm.
Honorable Mention: Sonny Gray
Bullpen Pitcher of The Month
I would not have fathomed that I would be saying this a month ago. I felt like the Reds did this kind of as a favor to Stephenson, being one of the Reds first round draft picks. Many other commentators and fans, including myself, thought there was no way he was even going to make the roster. Stephenson, instead, seems like a man reborn. Developing a nasty slider has made him almost untouchable. He seems past his issues of control and command. Stephenson once said walks were apart of my game. Well, that is no longer the case as he’s tied for least amount of walks in the bullpen. The Reds have also been leveraging him in situations that need clutch performances. He has seemingly come through everytime. He has posted a 2.45 ERA, lowest WHIP of all bullpen pitchers, and second in strikeouts among bullpen pitchers. I couldn’t be happier for the guy.
Honorable Mention: Everyone but Zach Duke
David Bell’s Grade for April: C
The negative: His affinity for players that seemed to be going no where fast like Schebler and Duke have really turned off a lot of people. He seems like he’s almost trying to will these players to be better by consistently playing them when their stats show otherwise. The old school way of righty vs. righty and lefty vs. lefty. This makes sense if the numbers work in your favor. Seems to go against the analytics focus the team has been pushing. Both from a lineup standpoint and bringing in someone from the bullpen stand point. His constant hooking of pitchers is frustrating. It seems like some nights it’s his mission to go through every pitcher in the bullpen even if total the whole bullpen might pitch in 3 innings. Using Lorenzen as essentially a fifth bench player has been a headache to watch. It’s not that I don’t mind I just think it’s frustrating that we feel the need to have him pinch hit, pinch run and be put in center field in tough situation such as the end of most games.
The Positive: Perhaps for the Reds seem to be on the path to analytics based decision making. It has showed from a defensive standpoint as well how amazing the pitching staff has been. Bell has also been willing to experiment with the lineup. Something that I recommended a few weeks ago when the hitting was virtually non existent. Votto at leadoff as well as Winker in the three hole seems to working quite well. Something no one thought possible just a month ago. Bell has already shown some tenacity being kicked out of several games already just one month into the year. Say what you will but I love a coach willing to grill an umpire to stick up for his guys. It unifies his players. He not been afraid to go with his gut instinct. Such as pinch hitting people and bringing a new guy from the bullpen. While I only agree with his questionable decisions about 50/50 I like the fact he’s willing to nut up somewhat and take a risk. That shows GRIT.
Starting Pitching: A
Bullpen Pitching: A
Overall Grade for April: C
Many expected the Reds with all the offseason hype to come out hot. While the pitching has been historically good though just one month of baseball for all the right reason the hitting ranks amongst the worst in the league in almost every major category. If this team can manage an even mediocre hitting performance next month with good pitching they should be back up to .500 in no time.
Who’s the Reds Third Best Pitcher?
The third best pitcher on the Reds in 2020 will not be who you are thinking.
Castillo, Gray, Bauer, DeSclafani, and Miley. A deep, veteran, proven rotation which, on paper, makes the Reds the NL Central favorites. You can argue over who the “Ace” is, but who cares. Gray and Castillo both showed incredible stuff each earning an all-star bid. Miley brings a lefty to the rotation while Bauer brings the big name on a contract year. However, the one pitcher that doesn’t have an all-star appearance on his resume is the one to keep an eye on. I think Anthony DeSclafani will be the third best pitcher behind Castillo and Gray.
In 2019, Anthony DeSclafani had a healthy season. Coming off a promising 2016 (3.28 ERA 130 ERA+), Disco missed the entire 2017 season and only pitched in 21 games during the 2018 campaign. With how fantastic Gray/Castillo pitched and the splash trade that landed Bauer, DeSclafani’s season flew under the radar. 2.6 War 3.89 ERA 117 ERA + 167 K’s in 31 starts pitching 166.2 innings. His last 8 starts he pitched to the tune of a 2.39 ERA. Just a lucky year? I don’t think so. DeSclafani has mentioned before how much working with pitching coach Derek Johnson has helped him. Now more of a veteran, coming off a healthy season and having another healthy offseason with DJ, just how good could DeSclafani be?
According to Baseball Reference Disco’s projections:
9-9 4.35 ERA 1 Sv (?) 155 innings 154 K’s
Zips projection: 1.6 (Bauer 3.8, Castillo 3.9, Gray 3.2, Miley 1.1)
First off, win loss record for a pitcher means absolutely nothing. However, I do think DeSclafani will set a career high in wins, which is 9 (9 wins 3 different times). Last season, his first with Derek Johnson, Disco set a career high in strikeouts while pitching 18 fewer innings than his career high in innings. Contrary to many pitchers, he pitched pretty well at GABP.
Home: 6-4 3.50 ERA 82.1 in 71 hits 86 K’s
Away: 3-5 4.27 ERA 84.1 in 80 hits 81 K’s
A healthy 2020 while pitching in a contract year is important. Earning $5,900,000 at 30 years old it is crucial for DeSclafani to pitch well and set himself up for another contract and payday before he gets older. If he can continue to build off last season and take a step forward the Reds could be around a 90 win team in 2020.
*Random stat: DeSclafani’s 2019 117 ERA+ is higher than Bauer’s ERA+ in 7 of his 8 seasons.*
Bounce Back and Breakout: Outfield
Looking to the outfield for a bounce back and a breakout candidate.
10 outfielders. TEN?!?!? On the 40-man roster? Well, let’s try to unpack this obscurity. The offseason started with a quick trade to acquire Travis Jankowski which has turned into the safety option after the Reds hit big on their free agent targets. Mark Payton was selected in the Rule 5 as a long shot to make the roster. Scott Schebler is still around and apparently healthy. Don’t forget he once hit 30 home runs but more recently hit .123/.253/.222. VanMeter is probably projected more as an infielder especially with the new additions. Ok, so now that we have trimmed the fat, we are left with the big question mark in Aquino, hits LHP Ervin, often injured Senzel, RHP only Winker, and the big free agents Akiyama and Castellanos. With at bats limited, who will bounce back and who will break out?
Bounce Back: Nick Senzel
Honorable Mention: Aristides Aquino
No one has ever questioned the talent. There’s a reason Senzel was drafted high and appeared at the top of prospect list. The issue has been health. Not to beat a dead horse, but he’s struggled to stay on the field. Once he arrived on the scene in May, Senzel hit .279/.347/.468 with 4 home runs 5 doubles and 2 triples. Those numbers started to slip and Turner Ward changing his batting stance didn’t help. Injuries once again were an issue. How Senzel will be used in 2020 is up for debate. Everyday centerfielder? Second if Suarez is injured? Super utility? Who cares, the most important thing is to get Senzel healthy, find a comfortable batting stance, and get him at bats. A season (well, 104 games) under his belt should help. Many rookies struggle. Hell, Mike Trout batted .220 in his first year (40 games). Senzel won’t be Trout, but if he can hit around .280, which I think he can, this team could catch fire in and take the division.
Baseball Reference Projection: .260/.324/.445 14 HR 10 SB 20 2B (These seem low to me)
Breakout: Shogo Akiyama
Honorable Mention: Phillip Ervin
The first Japanese player in Reds history comes with high expectations. Although a rookie, Akiyama will be 32 years old and has proven himself in Japan. Hitting 20 home runs or more the past three seasons while hitting over .300 and an OBP of .398, .403, .392 should cause fans to drool over what he could be. Many question if he can be a centerfielder in the MLB but the Reds think he’ll hold his own. Adjusting to the new country and a new league could lead to a slow start. Many assume he has an elite eye for the strike zone due to his OBP, but Akiyama has never walked more than he strikes out. Not many players do, we as fans have been spoiled with Votto doing just that a few seasons in his career (APPRECIATE VOTTO). Frankly, I couldn’t care less how he gets on base as long as he is on base. I think Akiyama will be a crucial part of the team’s success in 2020.
2020 Offseason Compared to Others
This offseason is definitely the best the Reds have had in the last decade.
$165 million dollar SPLASH offseason’ s are not common in Cincinnati. After years and years of subpar rosters and uninspiring managing, the Reds started to focus on the future last offseason with a few big moves. Sonny Gray was brought in help the top of the rotation while Puig in friends were brought in to jazz up the lineup. At least one worked. 2019 offseason has built a solid foundation for the years to come. If you thought that was exciting, 2020 blew it out of the water.
So, let’s run down some previous offseason’s. Here are some of the players the Reds acquired via free agency and trades:
2010: Chapman, Arredondo, Orlando Cabrera
2011: Ramon Hernandez and Edgar Renteria
2012: Mat Latos, Sean Marshall, Ryan Madson, Dioner Navarro, Ludwick, JJ Hoover, Wilson Valdez
2013: Jumbo Diaz, Broxton, Choo, Hannahan, Cesar Izturis
2014: Tim Adleman, Skip Schumaker, Jason Bougeois, Trevor Bell, Ramon Santiago
2015: Ivan De Jesus, Ramon Cabrerra, DeSclafani, Suarez, Marlon Byrd, Jason Marquuis, Burk Badenhop
2016: Blake Wood, Brandon Allen, Tim Melville, Schebler and Peraza, Alfredo Simon, Dan Strailey
2017: Stuart Turner, Josh VanMeter, Drew Storen, Luis Castillo, Scott Feldman, Arroyo, Scooter
2018: Kevin Quackenbush, Mason Williams, Phil Gosselin, Jared Hughes, David Hernandez, Cliff Pennington
2019: Tanner Roark, Farmer/Puig/Kemp/Wood, Sonny Gray, Derek Dietrich, Jose Iglesias
Man, that 2014-2018 was bad. The good players acquired were prospects. Obviously, during a rebuild that is what you do. But the MLB “talent” that was signed, well, yikes! (A couple of good players, I am being harsh.) The front office had no plans for winning. That is just how rebuilds work. But, you can see the foundation being built. The prospects take a few years and 2018 was the first aggressive push in years. The Reds window for success is now. By going out and signing offensive players in Moose and Castellans to pair with OBP machine Akiyama the city of Cincinnati is ready for excitement. Lack of spending has been the gripe of patrons each offseason. They were finally silenced. Interestingly, previous improvements had been made via trade, mostly. The opposite happened this offseason with signing talent and holding on to future assets. What do we make of that? I’m not really sure. Does it say the Reds have something up their sleeve to pull off a spring training trade? Could be. Too many outfielders will have to play itself out. Although this offseason has been the biggest yet, it’s possible it’s not even over yet.


AR & VR Eyeglass Market to reach USD XX billion by 2025.
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- Augmented Reality Devices
- Virtual Reality Devices
- Aerospace and Defence
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Rest of the World
Furthermore, years considered for the study are as follows:
Historical year – 2015, 2016
Base year – 2017
Forecast period – 2018 to 2025
The industry is seeming to be fairly competitive. Some of the leading market players include Google, Microsoft, Vuzix, Samsung Electronics, Qualcomm, Oculus VR, EON Reality, Magic Leap, Blippar, Daqri and so on. Acquisitions and effective mergers are some of the strategies adopted by the key manufacturers. New product launches and continuous technological innovations are the key strategies adopted by the major players.
Target Audience of the AR & VR Eyeglass Market in Market Study:
- Key Consulting Companies & Advisors
- Large, medium-sized, and small enterprises
- Venture capitalists
- Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
- Third-party knowledge providers
- Investment bankers


Award-winning short film about the dreams of Omondi, a young orphan living in the slums of Kenya’s capital. A powerful and poetic filmic protest from a member of the crew that made The Constant Gardener. This award-winning Kenyan-Mexican short film documentary shows a poverty-stricken boy in one of the poorest parts of Kenya who looks up towards the heavens and dreams of
being an airline pilot – of being able to fly. We see the boy picking his way through the filth of the urban slums as a child’s voice-over says: “My last meal was Sunday. Today is Wednesday.” Director Quemada-Diez chose to cast local actors, with the narrator being the only one selected who was not an orphan himself. The director testifies how amazed he was when the boy, or any other child in such a situation, thanked him… simply for listening.


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Resulting from the synergy between the sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) method  and interval analysis , box particle filtering is an approach that has recently emerged  and is aimed at solving a general class of nonlinear filtering problems. This approach is particularly appealing in practical situations involving imprecise stochastic measurements that result in very broad posterior densities. It relies on the concept of a box particle that occupies a small and controllable rectangular region having a nonzero volume in the state space. Key advantages of the box particle filter (box-PF) against the standard particle filter (PF) are its reduced computational complexity and its suitability for distributed filtering. Indeed, in some applications where the sampling importance resampling (SIR) PF may require thousands of particles to achieve accurate and reliable performance, the box-PF can reach the same level of accuracy with just a few dozen box particles. Recent developments  also show that a box-PF can be interpreted as a Bayes? filter approximation allowing the application of box-PF to challenging target tracking problems .

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News: October 26, 2000 - Neighbors organize to fight 40B development
Neighbors organize to fight 40B development
By Edward F. Maroney
Too much is enough, say Hyannis residential abutters to Jon Gordon's 16-unit housing development proposed for Stevens Street.
Lewis' Landing will be before the board of appeals Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 8 p.m. at town hall. The proposal has leapfrogged other town bodies because it qualifies as a state Chapter 40B project, offering a mix of market and "affordable" rental rates.
But Betsey Sethares, who lives next door, says Hyannis is already doing more than its fair share of providing affordable housing. Of the town's 1,487 such units in 1998, 1,217 were in this village. Elsewhere, Centerville had 148, Marstons Mills 71, Cotuit 22, Osterville 17, West Barnstable 7 and Barnstable 5.
"This is the only patch of woods left on this side of Hyannis," she said. "We have a critical need for open space in Hyannis, yet we're constantly saving Cotuit, Osterville. It's time to start saving Hyannis."
As neighbors squeezed into her living room last night for a meeting, Sethares stressed that their opposition was not to affordable housing but to a development they say is too big for their neighborhood of single-family homes.
"We are hoping to raise issues about density and the town not following its own comprehensive plan," she said, citing the document that calls for affordable housing units to be located throughout Barnstable. "I want the zoning board by denying this to send a clear message to developers and the town."
To carry that message to the board, the neighborhood coalition hired attorney Michael Ford of Harwich. Ford, who serves as town counsel to Lower Cape communities, represented the Barnstable as special counsel in various open space acquisitions in years past.
A site plan prepared by Weller & Associates of Centerville shows Lewis' Landing laid out on 1.13 acres behind 60 and 52 Stevens St. The undeveloped land to the rear was part of the long-gone Murphy farm. A car dealership, fire station and church are on the opposite corners, but the land itself is surrounded by single-family homes.
Gordon, a Barnstable resident connected with Lewis Gordon Senior Citizen Housing in South Dennis, won the financial backing of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund for the development. As proposed, eight of the 16 units would be designated as affordable for 20 years, after which they could be rented at market rates. One unit would be a four-bedroom, owner-occupied residence for Gordon.
The plan would utilize existing buildings at 52 and 60 Stevens Street and build three new housing units in a "u" shape behind them. Parking would be provided between the two sections.
Gordon's filing with the town notes that Barnstable's percentage of affordable housing is 4.38, well below the 10 percent required to exempt the community from Chapter 40B developments. He is willing to adopt a local preference plan that would give priority to residents of Barnstable in renting the units.
On Oct. 16, the planning board advised the board of appeals of its concerns, noting that the local comprehensive plan calls for developments of four to six units of affordable housing rather than something of this scale. It raised questions about parking for visitors and delivery people and urged close attention to possible setback encroachments.
One board of health member has expressed concerns about the project's density.
Sethares and Gordon appeared before the Barnstable Housing Committee this week to state their cases. In a prepared statement, Sethares said,
"If Mr. Gordon or any other developer is willing to develop affordable housing, then why doesn't this committee work with him or other developers and the town manager to find both an appropriate site for this type of development as well as sites which would lead to more equitable distribution of affordable housing?"
She asked the committee to "move beyond myopic concerns about this individual project and send a message to both the town and developers and suggest that Mr. Gordon's proposal, while it has merits, needs a more suitable acre upon which to be built. If one person is allowed to build in his back yard, then open the flood gates, because this is a very, very dangerous precedent."


Networking concepts and terminology
This topic presents terminology used when referring to Model 204 intersystem communication. Because the meaning of networking terms could be different in a Model 204 context, Technical Support recommends that all connectivity system administrators read this topic.
Basic networking terms and concepts
In this topic, a computer network is defined as a collection of nodes, connected at the software level by a communication interface.
Different types of nodes exist on a network: application nodes, terminal nodes, printer nodes, and so on. When the term "node" is used in this topic, however, it refers to an application node: the point of connection to the network for some system that supports application programs.
Some examples of communication interfaces are:
- Virtual Telecommunication Access Method (VTAM)
- Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The following figure shows a hypothetical network that consists of three nodes. The software communication interface used is TCP/IP.
The transactions originate from the client nodes — PCs and workstations (nodes A, B, and C) — that request information from the server node, where the Model 204 SQL process runs.
Essential elements shown in the previous figure are:
- Exchange of data between two application programs at different nodes is referred to as a conversation.
- Two programs that converse are referred to as conversation partners.
- Client nodes — the PCs and the workstations — are also end users. An end user is defined as a user connected to a Model 204 terminal thread.
- For each end user in a Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) network, its operation is transparent.
TCP/IP concepts and terminology
The Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is designed for building network interconnections.
The transmission control protocol (TCP) controls the transfer of the data. The TCP layer provides logical connections between pairs of processes. In TCP, a connection is defined by a pair of sockets, processes that are exchanging information, and a conversation is the communication link between the two processes. TCP provides reliability in data transmission and controls the data flow.
The internet protocol (IP) provides the routing mechanism for the data. The internet protocol creates a virtual network view and acts as a layer to hide the underlying physical network.
The IP address is a 32-bit address, usually represented in dotted decimal form. The internet protocol uses an IP address to specify two logical addresses:
- Network address represents the physical network within the internet
- Local address specifies an individual host within the physical network
A port is an identifier used by TCP/IP to distinguish one client node from another in a network connecting many client nodes to a single host (or server).
Identifying Model 204 to TCP/IP
In setting up a client node for the Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) network, you provide an IP address and port number combination to identify Model 204. This example shows a valid IP address/port number combination:
|Is the dotted decimal notation address
|Is the port number
A TCP/IP connection transports requests and responses between the client nodes and the server node.
A conversation occurs over a connection. In the SQL connectivity topics, descriptions of Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) use conversation and connection interchangeably, because a connection is dropped when a conversation ends.
The Model 204 server process (CCARSQL) receives information from the client nodes, completes the specified action, and returns data to the clients.
Overview of Model 204 SQL processing
This section briefly reviews the components involved in Model 204 SQL processing. SQL processing transport methods are described in SQL processing transport methods. For a more complete discussion of all SQL processing components and related concepts, see SQL Server overview.
Client/server architecture allows the Model 204 to act as an SQL Server on the host machine, to service clients' TCP/IP. The SQL Server invokes Model 204 database management system (DBMS) operations, and provides a combination of Model 204 and SQL database functionality. Its main components are:
|Compiles SQL syntax strings, checks SQL semantics, optimizes database access, generates code to accomplish SQL requests, and executes the generated code. Each SQL statement generates data, status information, or both for the requesting application.
|SQL Server Front End (SSFE)
|Serves as the access layer to the SQL Engine, accepting client request packets, processing each packet's requests for the SQL Engine, and returning the SQL processing result to the client.
The Model 204 SQL Server provides full SQL processing in one of these locations:
- Address space (z/OS)
- Virtual machine (VM)
- Partition (VSE)
SQL Server associated software
The SQL Server works in conjunction with the following Model 204 software:
|CCACAT is the Model 204 system file that houses the SQL catalog information for Model 204 files defined with SQL Data Definition Language (DDL).
|SQL communications interface
|Receives SQL requests from TCP/IP and passes them to the SQL Server Front End (SSFE). The interface receives result packets from the SSFE and routes them back to the client. This Model 204 module is used only for SQL processing.
|SQL Client Front End (SCFE)
|Groups and sends client requests, and receives and distributes results to the client. The SCFE is platform independent.
SQL Server supporting tools
These Model 204 tools support SQL Server processing:
|Table Specification facility (TSF)
|Model 204 subsystem (CCATSF) that provides an interactive, menu-driven facility for mapping existing Model 204 files to SQL tables and columns. The TSF is available on the mainframe only.
|Catalog Reporting facility (CCACATREPT)
|Model 204 subsystem that provides a menu-driven facility for generating DDL from and reports of the SQL catalog contents. With the CCACATREPT, you can review your SQL object definitions, names, and privileges or use the DDL that it generates to repopulate the SQL catalog. CCACATREPT is available on the mainframe only.
SQL processing transport methods
Transport of the data between the SQL Server and its clients relies on the communication layer: Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon). These interfaces, which define client to SQL Server connections, are described in this topic and shown in Model 204 SQL processing transport methods.
The figure includes the workstation clients that can be configured with the Connect★ Suite for Model 204 drivers. You can configure Model 204 z/OS, z/VM, or z/VSE TCP/IP connections to workstation clients.
Application program interfaces
Connect★ application programming interfaces are shown in the following figure as elements in the client configurations. Brief descriptions of these interfaces follow the figure.
Workstation clients can use the following 32-bit Connect★ Suite for Model 204 drivers, which lets you use dynamic SQL statements in any Windows application that uses Microsoft Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), JDBC, or .NET Framework function calls.
Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon)
Model 204 contains a TCP/IP intersystem processing facility that enables Model 204 applications to participate in program-to-program processing through the Connect★ Suite using the TCP/IP type of connection.
Connect★ requires that Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) be installed and running on the mainframe serving as the host machine in your network.
For more information about Horizon, see the Horizon wiki topics.
Along with IBM/TCP-IP software on the mainframe, Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) supplies a connection to TCP/IP software on workstations.
Windows Sockets (winsocket) support
A socket is a function that makes it possible for an application to access a communications protocol. Windows provides such a function, a Windows Sockets (winsocket) connection.
The Connect★ Suite provides winsocket connection support, which lets you connect to Model 204 using Connect★ and a Windows TCP/IP package that supports winsocket calls.
Interface product to support Windows Sockets
To use Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon), you need installed and running on your PC or workstation an interface product that supports Windows Sockets.
To complete the TCP/IP connection, you must also make sure that your system meets these requirements:
- IBM/TCP-IP is running on the mainframe
- PCs are able to "talk to" the mainframe
Use the ping command to check the network connection and make sure that each PC and workstation is communicating with the mainframe.
Procedures for defining the network
For more information
For more information about installing Connect★ on a PC or workstation running Windows and TCP/IP software, see the Connect★ wiki pages.
Information to be gathered
To set up the Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon) network, you might need to obtain information from the TCP/IP administrator. See Model 204 TCP/IP connection parameters.
The following table summarizes the general tasks that you perform to set up Model 204 intersystem communication.
|Include SQL-specific files in your online environment.
|SQL processing files
|Set CCAIN parameters to support Model 204 SQL processing.
|CCAIN parameters to support Model 204 SQL processing
|Size the CCATEMP file.
|CCATEMP file size
|Define SQL and RCL IODEV threads.
|Defining SQL and RCL IODEV threads
|Size the fixed server area and the variable server area.
|Server area sizing
|Size SQL buffers.
|Setting initial sizes for SQL buffers
|Review network definition entities.
|Making the necessary connections
|Using Model 204 TCP/IP (Horizon), issue DEFINE commands for link, processgroup, and process.


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The St. Pierre family celebrates their birthdays a little differently than most.
On mom Sue’s birthday last December, they took the money they would normally spend on a party and put it toward bags, food, clothing and personal hygiene items, then made care packages for the homeless of Victoria.
At the end of this month, they’ll do the same for daughter Kylie’s 18th birthday.
The family is gathering items for distribution next Saturday and will be making fresh sandwiches and vegetable bundles to go along with the non-perishables and clothing, toiletries and personal hygiene products they’ve accumulated.
“We just put it all together into individual bags and park downtown and wander the streets giving them to people we find sleeping in doorways and alleys, or anyone who just looks like they might need a little help,” Sue says.
It’s just a way to give back to the community that has allowed for them to have a comfortable life, she adds.
“We all know people who are less fortunate,” Sue says, “and it feels great to do something like this for some of them. You can see the gratitude written all over their faces, and it really makes you realize how lucky you are to be able to help.”
“They’re so kind and so thankful when you give them stuff,” she says. “They’re so nice and so grateful. It feels really good. It’s not much to people who have enough, but to them it’s everything.”
Giving back in this way is something she’s been missing in her life since she started secondary school.
“We used to do it through school all the time (at Dunsmuir middle school), but they don’t really do any of that in high school. I just felt like I hadn’t done something to give back for a while.”
And now that she’s decided to resume giving back, she plans to continue this new tradition.
“I think I want to do it every birthday now,” Kylie says. “Maybe not as big as we’re doing it this year, but I think we should get a group together and do it at least once a year.”
Anyone who would like to help the cause can call Sue at 250-896-5764 to find out how to get involved. Items can also be dropped off at 3360 Summerhill Cres. – just drop them off at the door if nobody’s around, Sue says – and they will make sure they get added to the care packages.
Particularly needed is men’s clothing – Kylie has all sisters, so they’re a bit lacking in men’s wear – and the family will gladly accept grocery items or gift cards to help them shop for fresh food closer to the day.

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In a dramatic final day Atletico Madrid were crowned La Liga Champions for the first time since 1996.
Diego Simeone’s men came from behind to draw 1-1 with Barcelona in the title showdown and today they were celebrating the incredible title win with an open top bus parade.
However, Atletico Madrid’s players had no trophy to show off as the head of the Spanish FA is currently travelling.
Some photos from the trophyless parade can be seen below, as well as some of the best tweets.
Watching atletico's title parade, this looks class. Top effort from there fans!!!
— Jay (@Jaywoodall7) May 18, 2014
"Atletico Madrid won't get the La Liga trophy until next season, as the head of the Spanish FA is 'travelling'." How can this be right?
— Stuart (@Bristol187) May 18, 2014
atletico doing there parade for winning La Liga but don't have the trophy

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Marquette philosophy professor receives Way Klingler Young Scholars Award
The award grants up to $32,000 to fund a one-semester sabbatical.
MILWAUKEE – Dr. Corinne Bloch-Mullins, assistant professor of philosophy, was recently named one of the 2016 Way Klingler Young Scholar Award recipients.
Bloch-Mullins focuses on the study of concepts, which she explains as “the mental categories with which we classify the world.” Currently she is seeking to develop an empirically informed theory of concepts and to develop a normative account of scientific concepts that focuses on their roles in investigative practice.
The award grants up to $32,000 to fund a one-semester sabbatical. Bloch-Mullins plans on using this time to focus on her work on concepts and produce two papers. One will bring insight from philosophical and psychological literature on concepts to bear on questions in the philosophy of language. The other will explore the role of concepts within the framework of “the cognitive science of science.”
“Beyond the practical benefits of the award, it was, for me, a very clear message that my work is appreciated, even outside my department,” Bloch-Mullins said.
The Way Klingler Young Scholar Awards support promising young scholars in critical stages of their careers with awards up to $32,000. The awards are intended to fund $2,000 in operating costs and to cover 50 percent of salary to afford the recipient a one-semester sabbatical.
Press Releases by Marquette University
This is the second scholarship Don and Fran Herdrich have endowed at Marquette.
Berry will examine what Poe’s alcoholism meant in an era of increasing temperance activism.
Water and manufacturing study led by Marquette, A. O. Smith and U.S. Council on Competitiveness stresses need for stewardship, innovation
Pennington-Cross, Cashman lauded by American Real Estate Society
A.O. Smith Corp. and Marquette University to hold Sept. 27 news conference to highlight national study results on water security threats and solutionsSep 23rd, 2016 by Marquette University
The study also comes weeks after the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
Poll finds 44 percent of Wisconsin likely voters supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president and 42 percent supporting Republican Donald Trump in a head-to-head matchup.

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The National PTA Reflections program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Annually, thousands of students reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts.
The Reflections Theme for 2022-23 is Show Your Voice!
Deadlines for entries vary by unit. Check your school's PTA website for more information.
Click here to learn more about how to run the Reflections program at your school.
2020 La Canada PTA Council 1st Place
Intermediate - Cora Dziurgot “I Dance!” Paradise Canyon
High School - Aditya Sehgal “All by Myself”
Primary - Rohit Sampath - “My Garden” Paradise Canyon
Intermediate - Audrey Tanner - “Why I Matter” Palm Crest
Middle School - Abigail Gonzales - “Maghiek” Palm Crest
High School - Nicole Smith - 6/10
Primary - Alise Mendoza- “I Matter” Palm Crest
Intermediate- Rachel Cho - “ Why I Matter”Palm Crest
Middle School - Urja Parekh “The Bruised Boy”
High School - Audrey Melillo - “The Greater Whole”
Primary - Aiden Dalvi - “Dancing for Joy” Paradise Canyon
Intermediate - Natalia Eastman - "Fade Away" Palm Crest
Middle School - Kate Chun -“I've Been Here All Along”
High School - Rachael Salit - “Cheer Up”
Primary - Nash Dziurgot “Our Hands” - Paradise Canyon
Intermediate - Isabella Kurs - “Without Me, Everything Would be Changed” La Canada Elementary
Middle School - Katelyn Redfern - “Standing Tall and Proud” La Canada Elementary
High School - Tamara Ferreira - “Stages”
Primary - Alisha Cho - “As Unique As I Can Be Me” Palm Crest
Intermediate - Sophie Du -” I Matter Because” Palm Crest
Middle School - Jackie McArthur - “Making the World a better place” La Canada Elementary
High School - Juno Kuszyk - “I am Human”
*Outstanding Interpretation award winners will move on to CA State PTA judging. Good luck!


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Magnum’s First in Milan
The first group exhibition from the agency travels to Milan
Rediscovered in an Innsbruck cellar in 2006, the first Magnum group exhibition, Gesicht der Zeit, was initially presented in five Austrian cities between June 1955 and February 1956. After months of complex restoration work, the original prints and their mounting are now available for presentation.
Magnum’s First is composed of 83 black and white vintage prints that make up the eight photo essays by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Marc Riboud, Inge Morath, Jean Marquis, Werner Bischof, Ernst Haas, Robert Capa and Erich Lessing. An introductory segment also presents each photographer and his or her œuvre, and a full catalogue has been published to celebrate the discovery of this historical exhibition.
Location: Museo Diocesano Carlo Maria Martini, Milan
Dates: May 8 – October 6, 2019
Hours: Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm.
Closed Monday excluding holidays.


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Enjoy this guest post by Marcella Bremer
Have you ever worked in a positive culture? If you frown, then you haven’t! A positive culture gives people wings and swings results into a positive spiral. It “broadens and builds” people and organizations as Barbara Fredrickson researched. When people feel positive, they become more open and resourceful and achieve better results which reinforces the positivity. A positive culture contributes to the bottom line as positive organizations are engaged, innovative, competitive, agile, collaborative, and productive.
Isn’t that too good to be true? Well, no! Scientifically validated research shows that positive leadership (of yourself, and others) is the key to a positive culture and quantifiable positive outcomes.
This is important because many people don’t believe that a positive culture is possible. Maybe you started your work life optimistically, then you turned realistic and, finally, you may feel pessimistic or cynical because your workplace is…
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Tata Sons Might Exit AirAsia Looking at Continuity Concerns of the Airline
Yesterday we reported that Tata Sons may completely buyout the AirAsia Group Berhad. But it looks like that is not going to happen after all. According to some reports, Tata Sons is planning to exit from the group. As of now, the Indian conglomerate owns 51% of the AirAsia Group Berhad. AirAsia has had to go through a series of losses. Its financial reports are nothing but a nightmare for the investors of the airline. Tata Sons, the majority stakeholder in the airline may sell its stake. AirAsia approached the Indian conglomerate back in June to sell its 49% stake, but the deal didn’t seem quite attractive to Tata Sons. Also Read – AirAsia Group Berhad Might Be Acquired By Tata Sons Completely
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To prepare for any potential threats to his church, the Christ Chapel of Faith, Nimba County Senator Prince Y. Johnson has declared that he will gather a group of around 500 men, including ex-combatants. This move comes in response to Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor and others’ recent comments regarding Senator Johnson’s potential presidency if anything goes wrong with former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai’s campaign.
Senator Johnson was expected to address these remarks from his pulpit on Sunday, May 21, 2023, but was interrupted by a group of National Patriotic Party supporters who stormed the church grounds. They accused the former warlord of being a murderer due to his involvement in the Liberian civil crisis and the public execution of former President Samuel Doe.
Despite this interruption, Senator Johnson briefly spoke with the media, stating his intention to communicate with the US Embassy and other international groups about the instigation of violence by President George Weah, Vice President Jewel Howard Taylor, Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Koijee, and others as the political election approaches. He also warned against the abuse of power in southeastern Liberia, urging Mr. Weah not to put the country in trouble.
Since the endorsement of Unity Party Standard bearer Joseph Boakai and the nomination of Jeremiah Koung of the MDR by Senator Johnson, the ruling party and opposition members have been exchanging heated comments and criticisms.


Latest from the University of Southern Mississippi
Yesterday the attempt by Shelby Thames, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, to fire two tenured professors for investigating the credentials of a Vice President was on the agenda of the Mississippi College Board. After the Board discussed the matter in executive session, College Board President Thomas Brandon announced that the state Attorney General’s office was being asked to monitor the fairness of the dismissal process. The AG’s office selected an outside counsel to participate in organizing the university-level hearings for Frank Glamser and Gary Stringer.
According to a source who attended the meeting, the College Board President clearly intended the decision as a signal to Thames to follow proper procedure and refrain from further arbitrary actions or posturing in front of the media. Whether this will have any effect on an administrator with a proven record of ignoring stop signs remains to be seen.
The hearings are supposed to take place between April 5 and April 9. Even if they are delayed, we’ll know soon enough whether the College Board was being prudent—or merely temporizing. Stay tuned.
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Fire Shelby - 3/20/2004
Jim Keith is associated with Adams and Reese--Adams and Reese lawyers are representing Shelby and Co. in other pending civil action.
Seems like a conflict of interest to me.
- Historian David Kaiser says the most exciting day of his life was JFK’s election
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- Jill Lepore: Americans Aren't Just Divided Politically, They're Divided Over History Too
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- Diane Ravitch says the Democrats paved the way for the education secretary's efforts to privatize our public schools


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Bereavement group offering comfort for over 20 years
DARIEN — Lillian Toll lost her mother in the mid-1990s. While down in Dallas for the funeral, the Darien resident wandered into a church, feeling lost, when she saw the New Day Journal advertised in the back of the church literature.
The New Day Journal is a program that offers a structured approach to grieving. The journal itself, used in bereavement programs, was developed with a psychiatrist and written by Sister Mauryeen O’Brien, who works out of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
“I said, ‘That’s the hand of God. That’s just amazing,’” Toll said.
Toll went back to her pastor at St. Thomas More and suggested the Darien church start a bereavement group using the journal.
Toll, along with fellow parishioners Jo Lombardo, of New Canaan, and Peter Eder, of Darien, went to the diocese in New York to participate in thanatology — the study of death — training. The three took a nine-week course, involving videos, assignments and tests, before becoming certified to co-facilitate the group. They’re trained to run the program, as well as recommend professional care should a member need it.
The “New Day” bereavement program at St. Thomas More has now been running since 1993. The nine-week program runs twice a year: once in the spring and again around the winter holidays.
“We like to include major holidays,” Toll said. “The holidays are so hard for people who are grieving.”
Though the program is held at the church, it is non-denominational, free of cost and for people from any community. Anywhere from three to 20 people participate per session. The program is also confidential and for adults in all walks of life and stages of grief.
The three co-facilitators said there’s no “typical” group member. Though they’ve seen more men join the group, as well as parents who’ve lost adult children, the group has people who’ve lost their parents, siblings, even a fiance. They also see attendees who lost someone suddenly, as well as many who lost a loved one after years of acting as their caregiver.
Despite the different types of loss, the group drives one single message home: It is normal to spend a long time grieving someone you love. Lombardo experienced that herself after her husband died in the 1970s.
“There was nothing (to help),” the New Canaan woman said. “When I heard about this opportunity, I said we needed it.”
The group takes a more structured approach to help participants dive into different topics of grief fully each week. The New Day Journal walks participants through “the four tasks of mourning:” accepting reality, experiencing pain, adjusting to a new environment and “emotionally relocating” the deceased.
The latter aims to keep those grieving from relying on physical possessions, instead encouraging them to keep their memory alive and believe they are always with them.
Many of the sessions focus on sharing stories and photos of loved ones after the group gets acquainted with one another. Some members choose to journal and share while others do not.
“I think the most important element is telling stories and getting it out in that safe environment,” Eder said.
Eder, Lombardo and Toll all said they’ve seen friendships grow out of the group as people work together to overcome the anger and grief that comes with a loss. Often, people feel a sense of loneliness and sharing those feelings reminds them they’re not alone.
“For us, it’s great knowing they’re feeling better and getting back into their lives,” Toll said.
Join the program
The fall/winter session, which began Nov. 30, can be joined at any time. Meetings last about 90 minutes for nine consecutive weeks and start at 7:30 p.m. Sessions will be held in the annex of the church at 374 Middlesex Ave. in Darien.
There is no charge, but registration is required. For more information and directions, call Lillian Toll at 203-966-9367.


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Amy has over 20 years’ experience working with businesses to embed sustainability into operations. She has worked with organizations ranging from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to big industry, regional governments and the UN. However, she has a passion for small businesses, with their unique challenges and opportunities. In 2009, Amy founded the not-for-profit organization LOCO BC. LOCO’s work springs from her perception that BC undervalues the economic and social pillars of sustainability that strengthen communities, build resilience and foster innovation. A recognized local economy leader, in 2013 Amy was accepted as a local economy fellow with the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, helping her develop an extensive network of innovative local economic development professionals across the U.S. and Canada.
LOCO BC is building a movement to support local businesses, build community and grow the local economy. The bias for local is based on the principals of sustainability – that local businesses enhance our community, connect us socially, reduce environmental impact, enhance employment and build wealth by circulating dollars many times between businesses. In 2012 LOCO BC launched B.C.’s annual Buy Local Week, a province-wide buy local campaign (#BCBuyLocal), engaging business groups across the province to promote local retailers, local grown and local made products to consumers. In several communities, LOCO BC is working with municipalities, business organizations, tourism groups and other partners to engage local businesses in the campaign, to measure and promote their impact.
In 2013 LOCO BC commissioned Canada’s first research into the economic multiplier effect of local business. In 2015 they conducted research into the impact of online shopping on local businesses, and consumer preference for local. LOCO BC developed and launched a Community Impact Assessment tool to measure the economic impacts of local businesses by measuring the recirculation of profits, employment, purchasing and philanthropy. LOCO BC has recently conducted research on the impact of empty storefronts, strategies for protecting legacy businesses, and reducing red tape for businesses in the City of Vancouver.
Amy teaches Locanomics: Principles for Economic Prosperity


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"10 years together!" the 37-year-old Australian actor Hemsworth exclaimed on Instagram post showing him kissing his wife. "Looking forward to the advancements of modern medicine and science and enjoying a couple hundred more!
His wife, 44-year-old Spanish actress and model Pataky, posted an Instagram photo of him with an open shirt, posing near the tree, saying: "Santa brought me a Thor action figure for Christmas," referring to his role as Thor in Avengers: Endgame.
Pataky also teased Hemsworth about the role on his birthday this summer, but posted a picture of him wearing a fat suit he wore to play the heavier version of Thor.
In the birthday post, she also referred to him as "the best dad and husband ever."
The couple have three children, daughter India Rose, 8, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, 6.

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Visitors to Gorizia who are searching for somewhere to stay in Gradisca d'Isonzo have plenty of choices. Around 10 hotels are located within a 0.1-mile radius of Gradisca d'Isonzo's center.
Gradisca d'Isonzo's center is within strolling distance of places to stay like Al Ponte and Hotel Franz.
The Castello di Spessa is situated 4 miles from the main part of Gradisca d'Isonzo. Another alternative is the Nauthotel Porto San Vito, which is located 16 miles away. Alternative hotel options are the Laguna Palace Hotel and the Hotel Fonzari.
Looking for more things to do? Spend some time visiting Grado Golf Club and Sanctuary of Barbana, which you'll find in Grado, 16 miles to the south of Gradisca d'Isonzo. The Grand Hotel Astoria and Hotel Sanremo are a few of the accommodation alternatives in Grado. 11 miles to the south of Gradisca d'Isonzo, is Fossalon, home to the Villaggio Ca' Laguna - Caravan Park and Tenuta Primero - Campground. While visiting Fossalon, make sure you visit the Riserva Naturale Regionale della Valle Cavanata and Riserva Naturale Regionale Foce dell'Isonzo.
Before you say goodbye to Gorizia, ensure you catch some sport. Visit Stadio Friuli to the northwest of Gradisca d'Isonzo. If you are keen on booking a bed nearby, make a reservation in the Astoria Hotel Italia or Ambassador Palace Hotel.
Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport is a convenient airport for flying into and leaving Gradisca d'Isonzo. It is 5 miles drive away. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Hotel Major or Europalace Hotel.

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Donna to do her first in-studio performance at WAMU'S Bluegrass Country in D.C.
WAMU's Bluegrass Country is one of the most listened to bluegrass stations in the world. Their mission is to keep bluegrass and American roots music alive and vital in the eyes and ears of a worldwide online audience and the Washington, D.C., regional bluegrass community. Their public-supported programs entertain and deepen knowledge of bluegrass music%u2019s past, while pointing the way toward its future.
Donna has been waited for quite some time for routing that would work to get her into the D.C. area and is thrilled to finally make it happen. Listen online by clicking here


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Balance Sodalite Stone Bracelet
Wear your Balance Sodalite Stone Bracelet to invite some calm and order in your life. I combined natural sodalite stone beads with bronze accents to create this simple and beautiful piece. This lovingly handcrafted bracelet is both stylish and full of good energy.
Sodalite stone is a bringer of calmness and order. It encourages rationality, truth and intuition, and helps verbalize your thoughts and feelings. It can also calm panic attacks and enhance self esteem and trust within oneself. Sodalite can also help you let go of emotional baggage.
You can also layer the Balance Sodalite Stone Bracelet with other Ebru Jewelry men's bracelets with its simple design.
I personally hand craft each piece, making them one of a kind and meaningful...Each piece is unique like we all are..
- Sodalite Stone Beads
- Bronze beads
- Bronze Arrow charm
- Bracelet size 8"
Each bracelet is only one size as they're made to be one of a kind but I can adjust it if it's not suitable for your wrist.
Handmade in the US

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A sell-off in computer security software stocks gained momentum Wednesday afternoon as Symantec (SYMC) and FireEye (FEYE) fell in late trading, joining Check Point Software Technologies (CHKP), which was hammered earlier.
Symantec said Wednesday that fiscal second-quarter adjusted earnings were 30 cents a share, up 33% from a year ago, missing consensus estimates. Symantec dropped 8% to 29.58 in after-hours trading on the stock market today. FireEye reported third-quarter earnings and revenue above views, but forecast December quarter sales below estimates. FireEye plunged 11.7% to 14.45.
Check Point fell 12.5% to 103.01 in Wednesday's regular session. Palo Alto Networks (PANW) fell 2% to 143.99 in Wednesday's regular session. It was unchanged in late trading.
Symantec said fiscal second-quarter revenue rose 26% to $1.276 billion, just above expectations. A year earlier, Symantec earned 30 cents a share on sales of $1.01 billion. Analysts expected Symantec to report earnings of 43 cents on sales of $1.27 billion for the period ended Sept. 30.
Mountain View, Calif.-based Symantec recently acquired Blue Coat Systems and LifeLock.
FireEye reported a loss of 4 cents a share. Analysts had projected a 7-cent per-share loss. The company lost 18 cents a share in the year-earlier quarter. Revenue rose 2% to $189.6 million, beating estimates of $186.3 million.
In the December quarter, FireEye forecast revenue growth of 3% to $193 million at its midpoint of guidance vs. estimates of $196 million.


Plastic parts products are one of the most important products that are widely used in every field of the industrial sector.In addition, plastic products such as plastic bottle
s, plastic buckets, PET bottles, jars commonly used in the home and a variety of other plastic products are widely used in each household.In our life, we meet many products made of plastic.Some of them can be saved for a long time for different purposes.For example, plastic bottles and plastic containers are used in the kitchen to store food.Plastic bottles are used to store water and then put into the refrigerator.Plastic containers are everywhere.They are easier than glass to help us get the fluid items we need.The use of plastic containers can cause great damage to the surrounding environment.We need to reuse them to keep them away from our area.The reuse of plastic bottle containers has greatly improved greenhouse gas emissions.About 7.If we reuse 1 ton of plastic, 4 m³ of the dump area will be stored.Reuse or recycling program means reuseUsed cost production.Recycling is essential for waste plastic containers and bottles.This is also valuable for features and human health.Spend less energy re-processing things and getting new items.Finally, this leads to less technical gas emissions, a step forward towards avoiding the atmosphere.Compared to the development of new bottles, the bottle reuse program consumes less energy.It is better to reuse old containers than to produce fresh bottles.Plastic parts and products cannot be damaged and can only be reworked.The reprocessing of plastic bottles or cans reproduces products other than simple plastic bottles.Plastic bottles are made of polyester.Therefore, when it is recycled, it may be used to produce wear jackets, etc.The process is also very economical.The first and main advantages of this procedure for energy efficiency are the preservation of electricity.We all realize that the power of the recycling process is very small.Making new annoying products using raw components requires more energy than generating products from reprocessed components.The energy absorbed by the latter is about 2-Thirty less than the former.It takes less processing time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions recovery projects.This means less energy is needed to reduce pollution.In other words, the replacement of reprocessed items reduces greenhouse gas contaminants, which were generated during the development of Virgin Mobile components.Another significant advantage provided by the efficiency recovery process of the oil is the preservation of the oil.We all agree that the development of oil costs has a huge impact on ordinary people.This changed the result of the increase in food costs, gas costs and various other products.A large amount of oil can be stored by recycling the components available.Therefore, by doing so, the scene can be introduced under control.
Given the important role played by in ensuring proper functioning of plastic food container storage, every individual must take an interest towards improving plastic food container storage.
If you are interested in , click HongXing Plastic Household Products to see some items with features that you will be amazed at.
With this competency, Shantou Hongxing Commodity Co., Ltd. provide high technology and assist customers to create added value and contribute to the development of producing plastic food containers.
Deeper connections between Shantou Hongxing Commodity Co., Ltd. and customers can be made when we're thinking out of the box and meeting outside of manufacturing work.
plastic food containers are less complex compared with plastic food container storage.


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Be the first to add one!
Brewer Creek Trail is a 2.2 mile multiuse pathway in Webster City, Iowa. As the name suggests, the trail traces the course of Brewers Creek. To the north, flat prairie stretches out, while to the south is the waterway and a wooded corridor. Together with Boone River Recreational Trail, this path provides a safe space for non-motorized recreation.
There is a small parking lot, along Des Moines St. across from Pleasant View Elementary School.
TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy
(a non-profit) and we need your support!


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This patch was borne out of a request I received to
make the Mailman UI fit the look of the web site. This
patch allows you to set a site wide header and footer.
This allows you to pretty much make the MM UI look like
any other site. While I was at it I also made the web
UI XHTML compliant.
Once you patch your source and install it, all you need
to do is edit the html files in the templates/en
directory. Most of the pages will get the header and
footers from the site-header.html and site-footer.html
files, but some of the HTML files already contain theor
own header/footer so you will need ot edit some of
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Never underestimate the ability of people sitting around on vacation to get some footage for those of us stuck working to enjoy. The latest viral video from the shore involves beach umbrellas moving with reckless abandon as a thunderstorm appears to set to descend on an Ocean City beach. If it weren’t so terrifying to imagine being caught in the middle of, the video would be kind of beautiful.
In the single umbrella twisting in the wind that opens the video and the seemingly choreographed moments that unfold when the others join in, there are definite elements of modern ballet. It’s as if Christo and Jean-Claude decided to move into dance, but couldn’t find the music. But we want no part of the militaristic march down the beach that follows. As poor beach workers who probably thought they wouldn’t have to do much on their summer job give chase, we come back to Earth and realize that these blue legions could do some damage to unsuspecting beachgoers. If only the umbrellas would come back to Earth, as well.
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From our files: June 18, 2017
June 18, 2007
NEWS: Autumn Baedke, a third-grade student at Duncombe Elementary School, was featured in Character Corner.
SPORTS: The Fort Dodge Dodgers, a 13-and-under youth baseball team, won the Triple Crown Baseball Tournament.
June 18, 1992
NEWS: Craig Wallace was promoted to sales training manager for Fort Dodge Laboratories.
SPORTS: Fort Dodge Country Club pro Mel McIntyre recorded the third ace of his career.
June 18, 1967
NEWS: Denice Berry, of Stanhope, was chosen Junior Queen 1967 by the Stratford Bit and Spur Saddle Club.
SPORTS: Laurens beat Twin Rivers 6-3 in baseball.

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All owners or operators of establishments that manufacture blood products are required to register with the FDA, pursuant to section 510 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, unless they are exempt under 21 CFR 607.65. A list of every blood product manufactured, prepared, or processed for commercial distribution must also be submitted. Products must be registered and listed within 5 days of beginning operation, and annually between November 15 and December 31. Blood product listings must be updated every June and December.
Human Cells, Tissues and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps) Establishments
Establishments that manufacture human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) regulated solely under Section 361 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act are required to register with FDA pursuant to 21 CFR Part 1271. Establishments must register and list their HCT/Ps within 5 days of beginning operation and registration must be updated annually in December.
The August 31, 2016 final rule titled Requirements for Foreign and Domestic Establishment Registration and Listing for Human Drugs, Including Drugs That Are Regulated Under a Biologics License Application, and Animal Drugs amended FDA’s regulations governing drug establishment registration and drug listing, including establishment registration and listing for HCT/Ps. Manufacturers of HCT/Ps that are regulated as drugs, devices, and/or biological products under section 351 of the PHS Act or under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, must register and list their products in accordance with 21 CFR Part 207 or 807, as applicable, rather than 21 CFR Part 1271. Please refer to the Drug Establishment Registration and Listing or Device Registration and Listing webpages for additional information.
Note: FDA does not require establishments that manufacture drugs (including biological products) and devices that are HCT/Ps for use under an investigational new drug application (IND) (21 CFR Part 312) or an investigational device exemption (IDE) (21 CFR Part 812) to register and list their HCT/Ps until the HCT/P is approved through a biologics license application (BLA), new drug application (NDA), or premarket approval application (PMA); or cleared through a premarket notification submission (510(k)).
- Blood Establishment Registration and Product Listing
- Tissue Establishment Registration
- Important Registration and Listing Reminder for Manufacturers of Biological Drug Products Subject to 21 C.F.R. Part 207
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Pension cuts, Wells Fargo protests, and the crowded mayoral race
Two new proposals on pension reform in Sacramento could cut up to 40% from California public employee pension benefits. Protestors angry over Wells Fargo's foreclosure policies disrupt the company's annual meeting in San Francisco. The already crowded San Francisco mayoral race is off to a dramatic start, as nine major candidates face off in their first debate.
- Josh Richman, Legal and Political Affairs Reporter, Oakland Tribune
- Mark Calvey, Senior Reporter, San Francisco Business Times
- Rachel Gordon, City Hall reporter, San Francisco Chronicle
Also on KQED.org this week ...
Drought Watch 2015: Record-Low Sierra Snowpack
The Sierra Nevada snowpack, which typically supplies nearly a third of California's water, is showing the lowest water content on record: 6 percent of the long-term average for April 1. That shatters last year's low-water mark of 25 percent (tied with 1977).
"Boomtown" History of the San Francisco Bay Area
KQED's "Boomtown" series will seek to identify what is happening in real time in the current boom, and also draw out the causes and possible solutions to the conflicts and pressures between the old and the new.


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His second single from the album “N.B.A. (Never Broke Again) featured French Montana and Wiz Khalifa. He has been in six celebrity relationships averaging approximately 2.1 years each. He had several emotional confrontations along with his mom, and thanks to her he willingly underwent rehab on July three, 1997, after a violent argument along with her. His rehab was an excellent success as a outcome of he got here out with frequent sense and was ready to reach life afterward.
Joe gained a Grammy Award nomination for the Best Male Rap Solo Performance on the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. He began co-hosting Everyday Struggle on April 17, 2017, which is a daily morning show for Complex, alongside DJ Akademiks and Nadeska Alexis. Joe walked off set theinnercircle.co and a momentary standoff occurred between himself and the group.
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It consisted of tracks corresponding to Sound Off, Lyrical Murderers ft. The New Royales, In the Mind of Madness, Cuckoo, The Phone Call, Onslaught 2 ft. Both Joe and his ex-girlfriend Cyn welcomed their son in December 2017.
Joe budden career
In the summer of 2018, The Joe Budden Podcast began touring, with reside performances via the United States. Over this time, Joe formally reported that he was retiring from rapping. N.O.R.E., Joe Budden and Cam’ron have engaged in a war of words on the internet. Apparently, the hostility started after N.O.R.E. and Budden had a dialogue about rappers becoming media figures final month. The co-host of Drink Champs and host of The Joe Budden Podcast took some veiled pictures at their rivals.
Together with Mandii B, WeezyWTF skyrocketed to fame as the co-hosts of the rebellious and controversial… That mentioned, Mal’s flirty exchanges with fellow feminine Hip-Hop personalities on Twitter are well documented. The likes of Kash Doll and Scottie Beam find him very charming. In 2019, Mal was concerned in a war of words with battle rapper Charlie Clips. N.O.R.E. caught flak for the Budden interview in numerous ways.
There was a video of a girl that pretty much seemed like Shadee Monique twerking on him. It looked like a non-public pool celebration the place Joe Budden seemed half-drunk and having fun with Shadee’s move. Someone recorded that whereas shouting to them, and the celebration went on. Joe and Shadée had been first noticed flirting with each other in August 2019 at his annual pool party, per AceShowbiz. So, it is safe to say that Joe and Shadée doubtless began dating after he and Cyn went their separate ways.
‘get a life’: snoh aalegra shuts down joe budden dating rumors after photo of them together circulates
Especially that occurred right after Joe’s breakup with Cyn Santana, followed by his sexual harassment allegation. The news of Shadee Monique and Joe Budden first came across the media when Joe flirted on considered one of Shadee’s photos on her Instagram. The music mogul reportedly went on trip with Instagram model Shadée Monique in Turks & Caicos after being noticed collectively at a pool get together final month. For extra details about Bernadette Giacomazzo, click here. Latifah received a birthday reward in entrance of thousands of followers as Usher made his way into the audience and gave her a hug, as seen in a video posted on his Instagram Stories.
Joe has also been denying the actual fact about his breakup with Cyn Santana. He claims that there has been no breakup at all between them. However, he does admit that the 2 haven’t spoken with each other for a long time. Joe posted a photo of himself and Cyn on his Instagram profile after which rumors stirred up that the couple are back together as quickly as once more. The photo was taken exterior Erica Mena and Safaree Samuels’ child bathe. Just like some other in style movie star, Joe Budden additionally needed to face his justifiable share of troubles in his personal life.
‘disgusting’: cardi b. confirms joe budden allegations of colorism and discrimination in nyc clubs
Many of Joe and Cyn’s followers have a high hope for them to get back collectively, although. Since 2019, they each didn’t make a lot of appearances together in public. Many folks speculated that Joe Budden and Shadee Monique were already seeing one another even when Joe was still with Cyn Santana. Going by way of a harassment case and already had one baby, Joe Budden was in a troublesome scenario.
In this specific article, we will see a take a glance at who is Joe Budden and you’ll who’s their spouse, their earlier in the day relationships, and his matchmaking information. The couple welcomed their daughter named Lexington Budden on 15 December 2017. The star was married in previous and has a son named Trey Budden from the connection. He was arrested by the New Jersey police for not paying child assist. Joe has 2 children and was beforehand married to an unknown woman. They would later divorce due to private variations.


Minneapolis, Richfield, Eden Prairie, Bloomington and Edina
We want your input!
MnDOT is asking motorists to provide input on potential improvements to Interstate 494 and Highway 62 between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport and the I-494/Hwy 62 interchange using an interactive, online public engagement tool.
The online engagement site is available through Fri, March 3.
If you need this survey in an alternative format, contact us.
About the study
The study is analyzing I-494 and Hwy 62 between the Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) International Airport on the east and the I-494/Hwy 62 interchange on the west. The analysis includes adding MnPASS Express Lanes, auxiliary lanes, turn lanes, dynamic shoulders, modifying interchanges, and improving transit accessibility and travel options for transit. Both highways are being studied because improvements to one road is likely to impact the parallel road.
Increase the number of people (not vehicles) that move through each highway corridor and provide reliable trip times
Enhance economic vitality for the public and private businesses in the Twin Cities region
Enhance safety and mobility by providing congestion free travel options
Enhance and maintain advantages for transit, taxi cabs, airport shuttles, carpools and non-motorized connections (pedestrian, bicycle and light-rail)
Use existing roads, right-of-way and performance based principles and improvements that are lower-cost and provide a high-return on investment.
Coordinate timing with other scheduled and funded projects
Involve the public and stakeholders in the study
Ongoing technical analysis of additional improvements along the corridors
Gather public feedback about potential improvement locations
Develop a construction vision and implementation plan should additional funding become available
As the Twin Cities Metro area continues to grow and develop, traffic volumes also continue to increase. There are areas along I-494 and Hwy 62 that are experiencing high levels of congestion today.
The Met Council's Transportation Policy Plan and MnDOT planning documents recommend a system of MnPASS Express Lanes throughout the Twin Cities Metro area. MnPASS lanes currently exist on I-35W, I-394 and I-35E. Several other corridors are being studied for future MnPASS lanes including the I-494 and Hwy 62 corridors.
I-494 and Hwy 62 are parallel freeways connecting communities to employment and retail destinations in Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Richfield and to the MSP Int'l Airport.


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Post Menopausal women with early breast cancer who have been receiving the 30-year-old tamoxifen treatment can now change to a more modern therapy with the drug, Arimidex under a new European licence granted to drug firm AstraZeneca.
The company AstraZeneca has stated that Arimidex, an aromatase inhibitor, will be made available to women who have already received a partial course of tamoxifen.The license for this switch over has been granted in Britain, Portugal, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Clinical research has revealed that Arimidex reduces the risk of return of breast cancer by an additional 26 percent on comparing with tamoxifen.
Thus far, Arimidex was only licensed for use immediately after breast cancer surgery, in patients who have been newly diagnosed with the disease. With the new licence Arimidex has become the first aromatase inhibitor to be approved in Europe for both primary use and subsequent to two to three years of tamoxifen.
Other rival companies Novartis AG and Pfizer Inc also make aromatase inhibitors.


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Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. recently provided an update on its oil and gas activities in the United States, where the company is developing various formations in Texas, Colorado and New Mexico.
Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. has started drilling the Everett Well No. 3 located at the Clark field project in Texas. The company plans to drill the well to a total depth of 9,200 feet and test out various formations including the Wolfcamp, Strawn, and Spraberry zones.
Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. also plans to commence drilling in the Pedregosa Basin Project located in New Mexico. The company’s first well will be the Big Hatchet State No. 14-1, which will test the hydrocarbon potential of various sandstones and carbonates in the Percha Shale. The Big Hatchet State No. 14-1 will be drilled to a total depth of 7,000 feet.
Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. reported that it has completed a seismic survey on 37 linear miles of its property in the Hueco South Unit of the Pedregosa Basin Project. This data will be evaluated by the company’s technical staff to plan future drilling opportunities in the basin.
Blacksands Petroleum, Inc. holds a 50% working interest in the Pedregosa Basin Project, and is partnering with the Dan A. Hughes Company.
For more information on the company, go to www.blacksandspetroleum.com


Best homemade tool that I have built 2 of is the DYI Mechmate.
It is a CNC Router than can cut wood, aluminum, acrylic.....if you can draw it, it can make it.
This was the first one I built that could fit a 4x8' sheet of plywood:
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What does something like that cost?
About $4,000 to build.
If you already have a computer, subtract $400.
If you want to use a wood router, rather than a spindle subtract $300.
If you have a bunch of steel you can take from the scrap bins at work, subtract $1100.
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connected by some threaded inserts and a bit of threaded rod.
For the non wood workers among us:
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Ive used those hard HF wheels. Do they not mark up your hardwood floor?
I use the black rubber HF swivel wheels under my 300lb+ house plants and stereo rack
They have been in use for a decade, with no ill effects
(disclaimer: My floors are real wood with oil based poly topcoat. Never tried plastic Pergo floors - be careful)
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Ultimate slashie Nakkiah Lui has been receiving a host of praise after posting a preview of her Harpers Bazaar's cover photo, to be featured in the magazine's upcoming Australia and New Zealand September edition.
Lui shared the powerful image of herself, wearing Prada and adorned in Cartier jewels, to her Instagram page late on Thursday evening. In her post, she said she was uncharacteristically speechless at the life-changing opportunity.
"It’s very rare that I am ever at a loss for words but I am so overwhelmed that I’m not sure what to say!"
In a post on their Instagram page, Harpers Bazaar spoke about their decision to have the First Nations woman on the cover.
"Nakkiah is at once powerful and elegant, confident and considerate, raw and charming: in other words, the ultimate embodiment of the spirit and the future of BAZAAR," the post read.
The September issue marks an important re-launch of Harpers Bazaar into the Australian market, after the sale of publishing house Bauer Media in 2020 saw the fashion magazine axed.
Lui acknowledged her personal journey so far as being one of struggle, but that she found strength through her family and culture.
"I had a rough time from my childhood to my early twenties," Lui wrote
"I felt like I lived in a world that didn’t want me. It was when my nana passed away I realised that I was the legacy of her, of my ancestors, and that can make me brave and that’s what I try to do by telling stories.
The first Indigenous model to feature on the cover of a popular Australian fashion magazine was Elaine George, featured in a 1993 shoot for Vogue, and then again in 2010 with Samantha Harris.
While the aesthetics and beauty standards of the local fashion industry still has a long way to go, Lui's cover follows a recent trend in fashion, embracing and celebrating diversity in their coverage and cover models, and in particular First Nations women who are media and industry leaders.
Harpers Bazaar owner and publisher, Maureen Jordan told NITV that Nakkiah embodies characteristics that the brand and Australians aspire to, authenticity, humility, optimism and egalitarianism.
"When working on the shoot for Nakkiah Lui, our Creative Director, Jillian Davison, who put Nakkiah forward as a possible cover, said it was important to show this remarkable woman embodying her powerful femininity."
Davison said of the shoot, “We chose photographer Bec Parsons to capture Nakkiah Lui with her female gaze and it sends such a positive message for advancing the scope of the types of women we should expect to see on luxury fashion magazine covers."
"It was intentionally shot outside in the hard, direct Australian sunlight— a light you can’t hide in! — which brings a great power and honesty to the image. The image is at once sublimely elegant but also poignantly confronting in its gaze: you feel Nakkiah’s humanity and that she has an important message to share."
Jordan said that one of the main reasons she wanted to bring Harpers Bazaar back in The Australian/New Zealand market was to provide a platform for inspirational role models for all women.
"In a video taken while Nakkiah was engaged on the cover shoot with Jillian Davison and Bec Parsons, Nakkiah said 'I think it’s kind of amazing. My Mum grew up in a tent because of a lot of the things at the time with her racial status here in Australia. Now I get to sit here looking amazing. To me, that’s a journey. You could see it as superficial one but I think it’s kind of symbolic in some way'.”
In recognition of the cover's significance, the actor wrote that she hopes to be a role model for younger generations.
"Hopefully to anyone who sees this cover and feels like they they don’t have a place, they don’t fit in or their dreams are so big they’ll never happen: I hope you see this and know that you do matter, you deserve the world and your dreams belong to you.
"If this fat little Aboriginal girl from Mt Druitt is getting to live her dreams, you can as well. You deserve it. You deserve the world."


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Laura Von Rosk felt as if she were in one of her paintings. And that's strange, because she was in Antarctica.
Her paintings are landscapes, but not actual landscapes. She calls them made-up landscapes, ones you might envision in your dreams. They're warm and richly colored with the blues of rivers and greens of trees.


text: Hi! My friend's hen got broody so she ordered some fertilized eggs, let them hatch, and raised them. I took the "hens" home when they were about 12 weeks old - now they're 5.5 or 6 months old. One turned into a roo, the Black Australorp got eaten by a hawk (since then I've covered the run in avian netting) - but I'm curious as to what you all think these two are? I live In Portland OR so this roo is gonna have to find a new home - he just started crowing! The white/cream hen is super sweet and loves scrambled eggs.

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Contemporary Dance Practices A
Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: The Arts
This studio practice course continues the study of practices and principles of contemporary dance, as informed by the particular experience and performance history of each teacher. Attention is given to educating the body to move with specificity; to sharpening each student's rhythmic, spatial and energetic acuities; and to augmenting each student's range of qualitative possibilities. The course, which utilizes movement practices that are being utilized by some of the field's most progressive choreographers, will give students experience learning choreographed sequences, while also fostering students' ability to self-direct as movers. Prerequisite: a previous Contemporary Dance Practices course, a placement audition, or permission of instructor or dance program director is required. Space is limited and priority is given to students interested in the dance major or minor. Other interested students must contact the instructor or Dance Program Director for permission to enroll in the course.
College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)
Department: The Arts (ART)
Campus: Course in NY, not on campus (NN)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: September 11, 2023 (Monday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 19, 2023 (Sunday)
Seats Available: Yes
* Seats available but reserved for a specific population.
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 11:08pm EDT 9/28/2023