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The Federal Reserve for the first time would police banks’ pay policies to make sure they don’t encourage excessive risk taking, under a plan the Fed is drafting.
The proposal is the Fed’s latest response to criticism that it failed to crack down on lax lending, reckless gambles and other practices that led to the financial crisis.
The central bank’s more activist stance carries a risk, though: It could intensify accusations from lawmakers and other critics that the Fed is overstepping its bounds and should be reined in.
Under its proposal, the Fed would review - and could reject - pay policies that could cause too much risk taking by executives or others, according to two people familiar with the plan. The Fed would not actually set compensation, however, those people said.
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because the proposal has not been finalized.
Yet the proposal is far-reaching. The Fed would review salaries, bonuses and other compensation for CEOs and other senior management, the people with knowledge of the proposal said.
It also would cover certain employees, such as traders, who can take big risks on behalf of a firm, they said. And it would cover some workers whose compensation could affect their risk taking, such as loan officers making mortgages, they added.
Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s Fed could examine not only the compensation level but also how it’s structured, such as when it is awarded, the sources said.
The goal is to make sure banks’ pay policies don’t encourage top managers or other employees to take gambles that could endanger a company, the broader financial system or the economy. The failure of many banks to closely monitor risk and limit compensation that might encourage too much risk contributed to the financial crisis.
The proposal, in the works since early this year, could be unveiled within weeks, people familiar with the initiative said. The public, the industry and others would be able to comment on the proposal, which could be revised. A final plan, subject to approval by the Fed’s Board of Governors, could be adopted by year’s end.
Some details of the Fed plan were reported earlier Friday by the Wall Street Journal.
The proposal would cover all banks - nearly 6,000 of them - regulated by the Fed. It wouldn’t cover savings and loans or other institutions overseen by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. or other regulators.
Because compensation plans can be structured in numerous ways, the Fed is avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. The biggest banks - about 25 of them - would develop their own plans to make sure compensation doesn’t spur undue risk taking. If the Fed approves, the plan would be adopted and bank supervisors would monitor compliance, people familiar with the proposal said.
At smaller banks, where compensation is typically less, the Fed would provide guidance about what steps it thinks could rein in excessive risk taking.
The Fed’s proposal is running on a track separate from the Obama administration’s efforts to curb executive pay. The administration’s pay czar, Kenneth Feinberg, has been consulting with seven companies that received “exceptional” assistance from the taxpayer-funded $700 billion bailout pot.
Those companies - American International Group Inc., Bank of America Corp., Citigroup Inc., General Motors, GMAC, Chrysler and Chrysler Financial - last month had to propose compensation packages for their highest-paid employees. Mr. Feinberg has veto power over them.
Once those companies exit the government’s bailout program, they would avoid Treasury oversight of their compensation. By contrast, oversight under the Fed’s proposal would be lasting.


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CNG: The Coin Shop. Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV mounted solidus (37x26mm, 10.67 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 583 or 602.
Maurice Tiberius. 582-602. AV mounted solidus (37x26mm, 10.67 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 583 or 602. D N M[AVRC] TIЬ P P AVC, emperor enthroned facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa in raised right hand and cross in left / VICTORI-A AVCC S, Victory standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in exergue, CONOB. DOC 2 var. (unlisted officina); MIBE 2; SB 474 var. (unlisted officina). Circular mount has two raised edges to either side of central groove, and is soldered at 9 o’clock. One ring is attached on the left side of mount, two on the right. Coin VF. Minor impact damage to mount.
Ex Alexander White III Collection.
The form of the mount is identical to certain pieces belonging to the so-called Kyrenia Girdle in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (acc. nos. 17.190.147 and 1991.136), and there can be little doubt that the current solidus originally belonged to the belt. The majority of the pieces comprising this girdle were found in the Second Kyrenia Treasure, discovered in 1902 in Kavaros, six miles west of Kyrenia in northern Cyprus, which consisted of exceptional silver plate in addition to ornate gold jewelry.1 John Pierpont Morgan purchased a portion of the hoard, including most of the surviving pieces of the girdle, in 1906 and donated them to the Metropolitan Museum in 1917.2 An extremely rare joint-reign solidus of Justin II and Tiberius II in the Cyprus Museum, Nicosia, also belongs to the girdle3, while another solidus of Maurice was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum in 1991 (1991.136).
1) AV Solidus. D N THEODOSIVS P F AVC, diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Theodosius facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left / IMP XXXXII COS XVII P P, Constantinopolis enthroned left, right foot on prow, holding globus cruciger in right hand and scepter in left; star to right; in exergue, CONOB. [Grierson p. 63, 1].
2) AV Solidus. D N IVSTIN ЄT IVSTINIAN P P AVC, two emperors enthroned facing; in exergue, CONOB / VICTORIA AVCCΓ, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in right field, star; in exergue, CONOB. [Grierson p. 63-4, 2].
3) AV Solidus. Similar to last, but officina S. [Grierson p. 64, 3].
4) AV Solidus. Similar to last, but officina I. [Grierson p. 64, 4].
5) AV Solidus. D N IVSTINI ЄT CONSTAN, crowned, cuirassed, and draped busts of two emperors facing; above, cross; in exergue, P P AVC / VICTORIA AVCCCZ, angel standing facing, holding long cross in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in exergue, CONOB. [Grierson p. 64, 5].
6) AV Medallion of 6 Solidi. D N MAVRIC TIЬЄR P P AVC, crowned bust of emperor facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa in right hand and eagle-tipped scepter in left / D N MAVRI TIЬ P P AV, emperor standing facing in quadriga, nimbate and wearing crown and military attire, raising his right hand and holding globus surmounted by crowning Victory in left; in left field, Christogram; in right field, star; in exergue, CONOB. [Grierson p. 58].
7-9) From the same dies as last.
10) AV Solidus. D N MAVRC TIЬ P P AVC, emperor enthroned facing, wearing crown and consular robes, holding mappa in right hand and globus cruciger in left / VICTORIA AVCCA, angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand and globus cruciger in left; in exergue, CONOB. [Grierson p. 65, 6].
11) Similar to last. [Grierson p. 65, 7].
12) Similar to last, but officina Δ. [Grierson p. 65, 10].
13) Similar to last, but officina S. [This piece].
14) Similar to last, but officina H. [Grierson p. 65, 8].
15) Similar to last. [Grierson p. 65, 9].
16) Similar to last, but officina Z. [Grierson p. 65, 11].
17) Similar to last, but officina Θ. [Metropolitan Museum 1991.136].
18) Similar to last, but officina I. [Grierson p. 65, 12].
19) Similar to last, but officina indistinct. [Grierson p. 65, 13].
Alfred Bellinger did not specify if the consular issues were struck in either 583 or 602, finding valid arguments for both dates, but slightly favoring an association with the second consulship for both the medallions and solidi.6 Wolfgang Hahn and Michael Metlich have contended that the abbreviation of the emperor’s name was shortened from MAVRIC TIBER to MAVRC TIB toward the end of the second year of his reign.7 Following this argument, the medallions would date to the assumption of the first consulship in 583, while the solidi date to the second consulship of 602.
1 O. M. Dalton, “A second silver treasure from Cyprus,” Archaeologia LX (1906), pp. 1-24.
2 O. M. Dalton, “Byzantine plate and jewelry from Cyprus in Mr. Morgan’s collection,” Burlington Magazine X (1906-7), pp. 355-62.
3 Philip Grierson, “The Kyrenia Girdle of Byzantine medallions and solidi,” Numismatic Chronicle XV (1955), pp. 64-5, pl. VIII, 5.
4 Grierson, “Kyrenia Girdle,” p. 70.
5 Grierson, “The date of the Dumbarton Oaks Epiphany Medallion,” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 15 (1961), pp. 221-4. See also Marvin C. Ross, “A Byzantine gold medallion at Dumbarton Oaks,” Dumarton Oaks Papers 11 (1957), pp. 247-61.
6 Alfred Bellinger, Catalogue of the Byzantine coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection and in the Whitttemore Collection (Washington D.C.: Dumbarton Oaks, 1966), p. 294, notes (I) and 2.
7 Wolfgang Hahn and Michael Metlich, Money of the incipient Byzantine Empire: Justin II – Revolt of the Heraclii, 565-610 (Wien: Universität Wien, 2009), p. 44.
8 Grierson, “Kyrenia Girdle,” p. 69; Kurt Weitzmann, ed., Age of spirituality: late antique and early Christian art, third to seventh century (New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1979), p. 72.
9 Grierson, “Kyrenia Girdle,” p. 69.
10 Hahn and Metlich, Money, p. 44, note 96.
11 Grierson, “Kyrenia Girdle,” p. 70.
12 Helen C. Evans, “Heraclius,” Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition (New York: Yale University Press, 2012), pp. 16-7; Steven H. Wander, “The Cyprus plates: the story of David and Goliath,” Metropolitan Museum Journal 8 (1973), p. 103.
13 Grierson, “Kyrenia Girdle,” p. 70; Weitzmann, ed., Age of Spirituality, p. 72.

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At a very young age, a child begins to form their sense of self, even infants can recognize subtle differences between themselves and others. Early childhood educators can play a key role in helping a child form a positive self-image. Similarly, educators can also instill in their young students a respect and appreciation for diversity. It seems like a tall order, but by thoughtfully choosing content and activities and, by creating an inclusive environment, educators can begin to help shape a child who values both themselves, and others.
SEEC has partnered with the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) to publish a series of blogs that we hope will begin to help teachers and parents reconsider some of the traditional lessons and activities that are often circulated, especially on social media channels, during the Thanksgiving season. While they may appear fun and cute, many of the suggestions actually perpetuate stereotypes and historical inaccuracies. There has been a long history of misinformation about Indigenous Americans in our school systems and we want to work together to alter some of those misconceptions.
During my early childhood years, I was fortunate enough to attend a preschool that was directed by my tribal nation. When I would walk into the classroom, there were items from my culture and words familiar to me in my tribal language, posted on the bulletin boards and, in our play areas. It made me feel comfortable to be here and see things with which I was familiar. That changed when I entered the public-school system for elementary school. I can recall making paper headdresses and paper roll totem poles. I went along with it because, “Hey, I knew it wasn’t my culture.” It wasn’t until my adulthood that I looked back and wondered “Why didn’t my elementary or high school teachers use the resources that were readily available?” We had a tribal museum with educators from my tribe who could have come out and spoken to them. Maybe the teachers just didn’t know or were uncomfortable changing the way they taught. Either way, I missed out on being able to connect to my culture while at school.
Working at the National Museum of the American Indian has given me the opportunity to observe what our visitors know about American Indians and sadly, much of it is stereotypical. Below is a list of ways that you, as a teacher, can break through some of those stereotypes and begin to paint a more realistic picture of American Indians.
I have had visitors tell me that I am not Native or that I am only a little bit Native because of my green eyes and fair skin. Not all Native people look like what you see in the movies or in books.
Allow students to explore their own cultures and other cultures by including culturally diverse objects, contemporary photos, and toys in your classroom.
Be mindful not to choose stereotypical or culturally insensitive materials. For example, Native people prefer that their clothing not be used as dress up because traditional clothing or regalia is sacred and there are many cultural meanings behind the items that we wear.
Discuss similarities and differences of American Indian tribes, even those that live in the same area.
There was not one Native language or culture. Though Native people adapted to other languages and cultures, each Nation still has their own identity.
Should you teach about regions, for example, “plains” tribes, be mindful to note their differences, as well.
Consider using maps, talking about the environment, and comparing housing to illustrate these differences. They are great examples of the unique attributes of different tribes.
Teach that Native people are still here today.
Share with your students that American Indian nations are vibrant communities that exist today living in the modern world and still honoring their traditions.
Utilize the internet and explore Native American owned businesses. They can provide access to goods for your classroom. I recommend Native Northwest Select or museum gift shops. Do be thoughtful when choosing which site from which to purchase.
In a future blog, we will feature actual classroom lessons that will be centered initially on homes, a concept with which most children easily identify. We will then branch out to explore a typical home of the Wampanoag Nation, a wetu. Our goal is to illustrate how preschools can easily incorporate engaging, playful, and interactive lessons that can breakdown stereotypes and build appreciation for the diverse and rich cultures of the American Indian.
Puzzles with Northwest Coast tribal designs from Native Northwest.
For more information about the first Thanksgiving visit NMAI’s resources on the subject.
An article written by SEEC staff about how to help children form a positive sense of self in their early years.
For more information about resources and ideas, contact Adrienne at NMAI-ActivityCenter@si.edu.
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I finally released the Android version of my Ludum Dare 35 game Shifty Shapes on Google Play.
Here’s a quick rundown of the ups and downs of my compo entry, Shifty Shapes, which was written in Unity.
Usually I make some notes about the top themes in each round of voting, but this time I went in cold. (Honestly: I have a few different game ideas floating around in my head right now, so I was open to doing something off-the-cuff.) I had all of the rules for the game written down within minutes of the theme announcement.
The main riff was based on something I’ve played around with before on guitar–variants of C, with Am and Em thrown in. It worked pretty well, which means I spent about 10 minutes working out the tune, leaving most of Sunday for recording and mixing.
I suspect part of the problem is I changed the speed on the guitar part in Audacity, and then tried to increase the pitch by the same percentage to compensate. Also, I’m not enough of a musician to pull this sort of thing off with consistent quality (which is why you’ll note all of the non-guitar tracks are mixed very low).
I always go in building for the default Unity 960×600, only to remember on Sunday afternoon that it’s slightly too large for the LD site’s embed (and even a little awkward in my browser). I really need to standardize on a resolution and aspect ratio before I go into a jam. I tend to just jump in the preview window and forget about this part.
This year in SeishunCon‘s digital gaming room, I was reintroduced to the match-3 game. I’d played Dr. Mario when I was younger, but more competitive games like Magical Drop, Bust-A-Move, and Tokimeki Memorial Taisen Puzzle-Dama were something very different.
Ultimately, I realized just how many more-or-less neutral decisions are involved in making a match-3 game.
During this year’s Ludum Dare, I decided to jump in head-first. I did a bit of a warm-up the week before, trying to build a Tetris-style algorithm that detected and cleared out lines. This tutorial from Unity Plus was a huge help. Of course, the Tetris matching algorithm–a complete row of tiles–is much simpler than an algorithm that picks out irregularly shaped patches of matching tiles.
If you want to see all of these code samples in context, check out my Ludum Dare 30 repo.
I felt like the scope was perfect for the limited amount of time I had this weekend. This was mostly luck, but I also knew when to quit tweaking and didn’t regret it.
I’m happy with the art. I didn’t stretch myself stylistically, and it’s not as crisp and detailed as what I’d hoped, but overall it feels pretty slick if you don’t look too closely. I love posting those screenshots because it feels like a “real” game (well, at least to me).
As in the past, adding a GVerb track covers over a multitude of recording sins. I’m going to say this a lot in this post, but this feels like cheating.
Driving 40 minutes back from the Knoxville Game Design meetup is always a good way to start thinking about design and algorithms.
I basically shoehorned a puzzle game into the theme. This was premeditated, mainly because I was itching to dip my toe into the genre. It restrained the scope by removing the need for level design, which helped. However, it also felt like cheating the system to start thinking about a game genre so early (especially since I feel like my LD29 entry was a much stronger “Connected Worlds” concept).
Overall gameplay was good, but not great. I’m happy with this in one sense–I didn’t make a ton of explicit design decisions, so I won the “go with whatever’s easiest” lottery. Still, I feel like the “flip or drop” choice is missing something. I enjoy the game, but I restart as soon as I clear out all of the obvious flip combos. Once I have to drop blocks, it’s like I’ve failed. I feel like a “flip or shift” mechanic would have been better.
Because I wasn’t livestreaming, I tried to do a status update video on Friday night. OpenBroadcaster doesn’t work smoothly on my laptop. I wasted about an hour or so tinkering with OBS on a night I ended up staying up until 4am.
Overall, I don’t feel like I stretched myself like I should have. I stick to the same style musically and artistically because I don’t have a lot of range. I stick to Unity because it’s all I know. To be honest, I’ve had a few good ratings in past LDs, so I avoid the unfamiliar because I want to keep that up. Next LD where I have the time, I need to set a few goals–for example, use Inkscape instead of GIMP, or use a digital tool like PxTone or Bfxr.
As with Ludum Dare 29, I’ll likely be using Unity scripts and tk2D fonts from my LudumDareResources repo and FntGenerator to create .fnt files for any new fonts.
I’m happy with the art. I’ve learned to work (rather quickly) with my sketchy “hipster art” style. I feel I pushed myself a bit further than last time, especially with the tileable spirtes. It’s still a little flat and distorted compared to trained artists, but it’s definitely good enough.
I didn’t create all the little mechanics that I’d initially brainstormed, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I did get in place and how it fit together. The comment that mentioned “unconventional combat” felt good. Up to that point, I didn’t consider this idea much more novel than the standard top-down action-adventure.
There’s decent use of the world-swapping, but it could have been better. I wanted the overworld to feel “safe” (hence why there are no enemies and you heal there), but it never became anything more than a waypoint.
As pointed out in the comments, the mana system was unnecessary. I still think there might be some use for it, to prevent you from just “teleporting” out of every sticky situation. It would need a lot of tweaking, though. Perhaps independent cooldowns on teleportation and lava burst would work better.
I feel like I phoned in the music. A few more takes and I could have ironed out some of the rough bits. I didn’t stretch myself with the Underworld guitar–it was what came comfortably to me rather than what fit the mood. I did stretch myself on the Overworld, but that means gratuitous mandolin which can be a bit jarring (it’s not my forte).
Livestreaming. I assumed some of the glitches I was getting in Windows Saturday night was the result of livestreaming/recording (as my gamedev laptop is pretty mediocre). I didn’t have any viewers on my stream, so I shut it down. Now, I wish I’d at least recorded the full weekend to video so I could put together a timelapse.
This concept uses a lot of colliders–camera boundaries, pickups, enemies, hazards, clickable areas, etc. I wasn’t prepared for how colliders from two separate overlapping worlds might (unintentionally) interact. I didn’t fully understand which items should cause triggers versus collisions until later in the development. I lost a lot of time to bugs that just “appeared” when I added a new feature, and patched them with the code equivalent of spit, gum, and duct tape. A bit more planning into my physics layering and hierarchy and a bit less premature optimization would have been helpful.
PlayerController.cs is a hideous god object singleton that rules over the dystopian wasteland of game state with an iron fist. I started sticking player-related state there, and at some point just decided to put all my game state there, too.
I hadn’t looked at UTiled in a while and I’m not an expert on optimizing graphics. Saturday night I first noticed the tile maps weren’t displaying pixel-perfect and panicked. Scaling down to 640×480 was a time-saving hackfix, but it was disappointing. ViNull pointed out that my problem was in Unity texture compression settings, so it was a quick, simple post-compo fix.
I had an idea for a monster that would stand in place and hurl fireballs horizontally or vertically if you passed by. Since it wouldn’t be as easy to kill as rock monsters or avoid as lava, it would have added variety. Unfortunately, it was way down the list and didn’t make it in.
I started level design way too late. Saturday night I sketched out the 4 levels, and by Sunday I was too stressed to keep going once I built them out. I could have used more of the breakable rocks and enemies to add some variety to those levels. After playing through the game a few times post-jam (plus Armanky’s Strawberry in the Underworld, which does “world-swapping” better than I did), the squandered potential was painfully obvious.
To avoid having to recreate some basic tk2d fonts and Unity scripts I’ve created during the past two Ludum Dares, I’ve set up a LudumDareResources repo on bitbucket.
I’ve also put up the barebones .NET application I use to create FNT files that I use with Unity 2D Toolkit under FntGenerator.
I’m not sure it’s useful to anyone else in its current state, but ideally I’d like to build upon it as I participate in more LDs.
A quick shameless plug: I released the game I started as part of the last Ludum Dare on Android last week.
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When filling out a job application, you are thinking like an employee. When going to the interview you must think like the employer. Your main consideration is what the employer wants, and how you will fill it. You can help answer this by considering five questions which an employer might think of.
What else do you bring to the job?
What about you might cause an employer to question your sincerity at an interview?
Do You Have the Skills for the Job?
This should be one of the first questions you need to ask yourself before applying to the job. Each job has different needs and different skills needed for that job. What the employer wants is a person who does not need training, or very little training, so the employee can simply start without any time lapse.
What Other Things, Beyond Skills, Would an Employer Look For in an Employee?
Will you do the job you are assigned?
Will you be dependable and reliable?
Will you meet the employer's expectations?
These are three things which the employer must be able to answer positively for you to get the job.
Why Does the Employer Care If I Am Staying for Any Length of Time?
Employers spend time, money and energy training new hires. While in some fields constant turnover is to be expected, having to replace someone after only a few months to an employer is a waste of resources. What an employer wants is someone who is willing to invest some time into the position.
What Positive Characteristics Do You Bring to the Workplace?
When Is an Employer Likely to Think You Are Conning Them at the Interview?
If you do not seem to show a willingness to be at the interview or can't answer questions directly then this will raise red flags at any interview. If the employer sees a different person at the interview than what is in the resume, this will also raise red flags. Not being able to give complete and meaningful responses is the biggest sign that there are discrepancies.
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Vote for Olympia's Nominees in King 5 "Best of Northwest Escapes"
King 5 Evening has announced the Olympia area’s Giant Metal Cows as one of Western Washington’s top Roadside Attractions and Ranch House BBQ as one of the top Road Trip Eats in its Best of Northwest Escapes viewer’s poll of the best regional getaways. The giant sculptures are located on the south side of Highway 101 west of Olympia, welcoming visitors from the coast to this decidedly different destination. Love the friendly cows as much as we do? Enjoy the flavorful BBQ of Ranch House? Cast a vote for these local gems at this link. Inspiration from this interstate icon, the delicious outdoor staple food, and the warming temperatures have us dreaming of the open road, sights to see and bites to find. See our top five road trips using Olympia as your home base. Head out this weekend, chart a spring break plan or plan ahead for summer.
Surfs up at Washington’s Beaches. Spot the aforementioned Giant Metal Cows on the way to Westport. Head 70 miles west from the Olympia region to Westport, a seaside spot that is quickly becoming known for its big waves and friendly community. Rent a surfboard and gear, bring your own or just set up shop on the beach to watch the experts hang-ten.
See signs of spring along the Bountiful Byway. Farms and Farmers Markets are beginning to share early spring crops, which means visitors may find fresh peas, asparagus, greens and more to bring home. As the weather continues to warm, the fields and markets around Olympia create a tasty journey. Chart your course using the Bountiful Byway’s self-guided tour map and craft your own adventure based on interests like beverage tasting, touring local farms or unique and historic stops like Wolf Haven International(by appointment only), Evergreen Valley Lavender Farm (opens June 14), Lael’s Moon Garden Nursery and more.
Meet these Small Towns. You’ve heard of our state capital, but how about Rochester, Tenino or Bucoda? Take a drive into the area’s rural communities and discover that small town charm still exists just a short way from Seattle’s hustle and bustle. In Tenino, find hand-carved, sandstone treasures and watch them being made or make your own with classes taught at the Stone Carver’s Shed. Taste local wine at Scatter Creek Winery or Sandstone Distillery. Nearby, don’t miss Volunteer Park in Bucoda. Grab your pole, some bait and spend the afternoon fishing along the Skookumchuck River. In Rochester, test your luck, catch a show or enjoy a delicious meal at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel.
Meet Mount Rainier’s Wildflowers. Head for the hills on a trip to Mount Rainier National Park for possibly the northwest’s best wildflower viewing. Pack a picnic lunch with local fare from the Olympia Farmers Market (open Thurs-Sunday, April-October) and road trip it for an hour and a half to the park. Plan ahead for this one as wildflowers typically reach their peak from Mid-July to late August, depending on how fast the snow melts. This iconic Washington-state park offers a range of trails and areas to explore, this handy list from Visit Rainier lists the Top Ten Wildflower Hikes. Enjoy plenty of time to explore before returning to town for dinner and night in the town, or a good night’s rest.
Take a Scenic Selfie Tour using the recently installed “Selfie Spots” as a guide. Visitors will find historic and iconic locations like Tumwater Falls and Heritage Park Fountain near the waterfront to under-the-radar, locally loved locations like the Rainier Mural or Shipwreck Beads. Plan a route of snap-worthy sights or challenge yourself to visit all 20. Find the full list, along with tips for taking your best shot from a New York Times photographer at this link.
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Tonight, the 31st of October, many children will be out "trick or treating". While some may call me a grouch, I find the whole concept rather disturbing.
Trick or treat is very simple. The child knocks on your door and offers you a choice. Either give them a "treat" (money or sweets), or they will perform a "trick" (something unspecified, but probably something very annoying and messy).
So, around the world, thousands of parents are happily letting their child go out and blackmail/extort people in their own homes. Personally, I find the parenting aspect of this deeply disturbing - teaching children how to use extortion to get what they want.
So, whats the link to patents?
Well, patents have become simply another form of extortion.
Company X goes along to company Y and says "look, I have a great wodge of patents here, pay me lots of money or I'll cause you lots of grief". Its simply trick or treat in corporate clothes.
The effects of this are causing terrible grief to this industry. Right now everyone is suing everyone. Well apart from IBM, and to some degree Microsoft, who appear to have a big enough wodge of patents to waft around that they can scare everyone else into submission. Heck, IBM even has a patent on the "business process" of extortion by patent.
The situation is now at a point where I would suggest the following advice holds to entrepeuners.
Make sure that your startup is either relatively small and insignificant so that it doesn't attract attention (if you have no money its not worth blackmailing you), or is so wildly successful that you can afford to pay the extortion/protection money.
Viewed in this way, it should be clear why patents are not "protecting the little guy" or "promoting innovation". They simply reward longevity and ability to be scary.
So tonight I encourage those parents amongst my readers to not allow your children to go out and learn how to extort/blackmail. Perhaps in 20 years time corporates will be a little better as result.
Some days I think I have infinite patience. Today was a day I was reminded that I don't.
A publicly readable mailing list for expert group communication will be the primary working model.
The expert group mailing list is not publicly readable. This has effectively created a 'them and us' environment where no rationale can be seen and no real input can be provided.
We intend this to be the case.
Expert group business has occasionally been reported to the public lambda-dev list. However, feedback could in no way be described as "regular". Today (the straw that finally broke the camels back of my patience) I found that the most likely syntax for method references was being touted in an IBM developer works article without any input from the main public mailing list at all - I'm sorry but you cannot talk about transparency and then ignore the only vaguely transparent element in the system in key decisions.
Rather than a wiki which the Expert Group must take time out to visit, we intend to implement a pair of mailing lists following the approach of JSR 294 and JSR 330. First, Expert Group business will be carried out on a mailing list dedicated to Expert Group members. Second, an "observer" mailing list which anyone may join will receive the traffic of the Expert Group list. The observer list allows the public to follow Expert Group business, and is writable to allow the public to make comments for other observers to see and make further comment on. Expert Group members are under no obligation to join the observer list and partake in public discussion. In addition to these lists we will maintain a private Expert-Group-only list for administrative and other non-technical traffic.
Nope. No observer list with public archives. And obviously not writeable. All meaningful discussions are in private and hidden.
In lieu of tracking the jcp.org discussion board, and in light of the considerable public attention that the observer list is likely to receive, the Specification Lead (or his designates) will read the observer list and respond directly as appropriate.
Anyone seen an issue tracker? Not me.
Now, I've been patient on this as I know privately some of the reasons why there is no transparency. But frankly enough is enough. If the management team cared enough about this they would have escalated the priority of this sufficiently by now to have removed the roadblocks.
... want to emphasize again the concern about intransparent ways this umbrella JSR and some of the underlying EGs have worked.
Hoping greater transparency in the spirit of JCP.next and also more satisfactory licensing terms follow with Java 8 and beyond.
We note that the archives for some of the Expert Groups that comprise this JSR have not been made public. It is most regrettable that this did not happen prior to this being put to final vote.
We trust that no further platform JSRs will be submitted without full access to EG archives - we would be very unlikely to support any such JSR.
But don't worry, its all going to get magically better! Oracle recently signed up for more transparency in JSR-348. Is anyone out there still willing to believe its actually going to happen?
This is a quick note to alert readers to the fact that IANA, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, has taken over the running of the time-zone database. The new home is at IANA.
The database contains time zone code and data that computer programs and operating systems such as Unix, Linux, Java, and Oracle rely on to determine the correct time for a given location. Modifications to the database occur frequently throughout the year.
"The time zone database is used by a large number of commercial operating systems and the software applications," said Russ Housely, chairman of the IETF. "Incorrect time zone information will impact many everyday activities, including meeting and conference call coordination, airplane and train schedules, physical package delivery notices, and astronomical observatories."
For nearly three decades, the TZ Database had been maintained by a group of dedicated volunteers, in particular, Arthur David Olson at the US National Institutes of Health. Olson coordinated the group, managed the data, and created a platform for their release. Olson's announced retirement prompted the IETF to turn to ICANN to ensure continued operation of the database.
"The Time Zone Database provides an essential service on the Internet and keeping it operational falls within ICANN's mission of maintaining a stable and dependable Internet," said Akram Atallah, ICANN's Chief Operating Officer.
This good news should hopefully provide a more secure legal footing for the database.
1. Astrolabe’s lawsuit is in no way intended to interfere with compilation of current time-zone information maintained by Mssrs. Olson and Eggert, or any other persons. Indeed, Astrolabe applauds the efforts of Olson, Eggert and the many other volunteers who maintain the database of current time changes.
2. The aim of the suit is only to enforce copyright protection for materials regarding historical time data prior to 2000. This does not affect current time-setting on computers, and it has little or no effect on the Unix computing world, as erroneously reported by various media outlets, to the best of Astrolabe’s knowledge.
3. Late in 2010, Astrolabe was disturbed to learn of the compilation effort of Mssrs. Olson and Eggert, which had been going on for a number of years, included not only current time-zone information, but also historical information. In response to Astrolabe’s inquiries, Mssrs. Olson and Eggert provided misleading answers, indicating that their database included only incidental and limited reproduction of the copyrighted material, however, further research by Astrolabe revealed that this was not the case, but instead consisted of wholesale reproduction of the same, without lawful permission, contract or license.
4. The fact is that the historical time data compiled by ACS is protected by registered copyrights, particularly in publication in book form as the International Atlas, and later in electronic form as the ACS PC Atlas. The question of whether the material is “copyrightable” has already been decided by the U.S. Copyright Office in the affirmative.
5. These Atlases are not simply “compilations” of historical, readily available “facts.” Besides researching “official” records, the publisher and authors consulted a myriad of other records using proprietary methods and, on some occasions, hiring local investigators. Where inconsistencies existed, the publisher and authors used their best judgments and expertise as to the actual time observed in specific locations, based on this historical research. In much the same way as Zagat Survey and Michelin Guide not only set forth the names, addresses and features of particular restaurants, but also various ratings, the Atlases comprise original historical time and location research, including judgments and expertise in determining actual historical time observed in any given location, fully meeting the definition of an “original work” as required under the Copyright Laws of the United States.
With growing globalization, an interest in arcane historical information, such as actual time observed in specific locations -- of vital import to the astrological community -- apparently has spread to the global community. As anyone with an interest in astrology will tell you, knowing the place and actual time when a particular event occurred is important. While the dubious may cast aspersions upon astrology, they cannot discount the contributions made regarding actual historical time observations by those interested in this field, or the utility such data may have in the current global community – nor should they be allowed to profit at the expense of the hard work and efforts of others.
I will again avoid commenting on the legal situation and let readers make their own judgements.
However I do note that Astrolabe are effectively saying that continued development of the time-zone database with new information based on Government changes is acceptable.
Thanks to the efforts of Robert Elz and other community members, I can now report that the timezone database is effectively continuing without significant interruption.
...the world's governments continue to adjust their view of their local timezones & summer time adjustments, so we need to continue updating the database (at least). There are several updates that will be needed soon.
For now, until someone else volunteers, I'm prepared to make the updates, in much the same way that Arthur did, and then make new releases available from munnari's ftp server. I suspect that it is unlikely that either Arthur or Paul will be able to assist much with this in the coming months, so I'm hoping that others will assist where possible.
Following this message, there has been a lot of activity. This included the setting up of some new FTP mirrors for the data, discussion of new time-zone changes (in exactly the same manner as before), some history digging to find old/misisng versions of code and data, discussion of PGP signing of the data, and some temporary git repositories (not ready to be cloned yet).
I think that all this energy once again demonstrates the value of open source communities and their resilience to difficulties when the code/data really matters to a wide cross-section of people. Thanks to everyone involved in provding that energy and spreading news of the attack.
However, none of us must forget Arthur David Olson and Paul Eggert, who still face the threat of a direct and personal lawsuit having given so much to the open community for zero cost and zero reward. I look forward to hearing better news for them personally.

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Nuremberg and Munich, Germany – July 31st, 2018 – BioID, the pioneer for ”Biometrics-as-a-Service”, has announced a cooperation with Munich Startup Keyp. Integration of BioID’s biometric authentication into the Keyp identity ecosystem assures a comprehensive customer journey that is secure and convenient. Face recognition with liveness detection from BioID is used device-independently without the need of special hardware like a 3D camera. Clients of the „Keyp Identity Platform-as-a-Service“ can incorporate biometric authentication for their processes simply by means of drag-and-drop.
BioID secures online identities for individuals and companies through unique and fraud-proof authentication. In particular, BioID’s powerful liveness detection ensures user presence and detects spoofing using images, videos or avatars.
In times of GDPR, a clear concept concerning personal data is especially important. Both companies follow the principle of putting the customers in control of their data making it easier for the users to see, manage and delete their personal information. Pseudonymized biometrics as a service is a “Processor” decoupled from the user management that deals with personal data or the “Controller”. This makes sure the data cannot be misused for any other than the intended purpose. Biometrics can thus be part of a multifactor-solution, or ensure an effective “user consent” that can be easily configured for additional data and process security.
The Munich Start-up was founded in 2017 and develops an independent and decentralized infrastructure for digital identities. The aim is to guarantee the users sovereignty over their data and facilitate verified identities during transactions. Every user thereby “keeps the key” to the digital world in their own possession.

industry_corpus2: Artificial Intelligence


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The Macquarie Dohne Stud was instrumental in introducing The Dohne breed into Australia and establishing the Breed Association and the breeding objectives for the Dohne in Australia .
Macquarie Dohne Stud has the largest number of registered stud ewes in Australia and has the objective of remaining one of the most influential Dohne studs in Australia.
Reserve champion ram at the 2018 Australian Sheep and Wool Show, at Bendigo Victoria.
ASBVs - What does it all mean?
Impact sire MD Empire 13-7021 ‘Tom’ with 8 months wool growth.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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This film is the first installment of the trilogy Legion of Slaves. Set in the ancient Ghanaian empire in the time of the Mali Kingdom under Mansa Musa’s rule, I Sing of a Well tells a story of life before the arrival of Europeans and the emergence of the West African slave trade. The plotline focuses on issues of love, passion, and abuse of power. Prince Wenambe wins the throne from his father after he pledges allegiance to Mansa Musa for protection against slave raiders. In order to take on this position, Wenambe requires a wife. He desires Soraya, who is already betrothed to Dume, a hunter. Stemming from his jealousy, Wenambe has Dume killed and forces Soraya to become his queen although she is pregnant with Dume’s son. Prince Wenambe falls into depression as Soraya’s apathy toward him remains unwavering and his plan to protect his village backfires when Mansa Musa begins to enslave his people.
Pan African Film Festival: 2011 Filmmakers Awards. Journal of Pan African Studies 4.3 (2011): 189+. Literature Resource Center.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: Welcome to the newly reimagined Cafe en Seine, one of Dublin’s most iconic and stunning venues. Nestled in the heart of Dublin’s city centre on Dawson Street, Cafe en Seine was established in 1993 and quickly became a go-to destination for locals and visitors to the city. Today, its legacy is set to continue with a beautiful, newly designed space which features several dining experiences, along with a host of bars and bespoke event areas.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Central to the work of the Soul of Europe in Bosnia is the plan to reconstruct the Ferhadija Mosque after its complete destruction on 7th May 1993.
With unprecedented systematic thoroughness all 16 mosques in Banja Luka were destroyed between May and November 1993. The Ferhadija, loved by Muslims and non Muslims alike, was the heart of Banja Luka. Now, in part due to the work of the Soul of Europe, the atmosphere in Banja Luka is changing.
The Mosque has now been reconstructed and was inaugurated in July 2014.
It will be reconstructed exactly as it was. Nothing but the best will do, in terms of design and craftsmanship. A company to oversee the project will be established with Donald Reeves as the executive chairman. Professor Tina Wik from Stockholm and Professor Zeynep Ahunbay from Istanbul, architects appointed by the Dayton Peace Accord to oversee the restoration of destroyed Islamic buildings in Bosnia, have agreed to be on the Board.
The Ferhadija Project will be consistently, vigorously and professionally promoted in Bosnia, Europe and throughout the world as a sign that the 15 million Muslims in Europe are truly art of the European family.
The Ferhadija Project has a resonance well beyond Bosnia. Since 9/11 there is well documented evidence of increased prejudice against Muslims and since the events in Iraq many younger Muslims have become disenchanted with the West.
Therefore there is an urgent need for practical bridge building examples of collaboration and cooperation between Islam and Christianity of which the Ferhadija Project is a striking example. The greatest weapon available to counteract terrorism is in fact the courage, tolerance, decency, humour and integrity of the vast proportion of the world’s Muslims. So bridge building is necessary and urgent.
The Grand Mufti of Bosnia, Dr Mustafa Ceric has entrusted this project to the Soul of Europe.
A Christian based organization working closely with the local and national communities in Bosnia provides a model for partnerships elsewhere (see above).
It is intended to establish in Banja Luka a Centre of Reconciliation where younger generations of Bosnians can learn about the best of Islam, Judaism and the different manifestations of Christianities. Dispelling ignorance and thus prejudice will help to bring to birth a more tolerant society.


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The new book covers mixed and permanent dentition protocols as well as Dr. Garcia’s method of diagnosis.
The book was written and translated with the help of Dr. Peri Colino.
After two years of hard work, my first textbook is now complete and it would not have been possible without the help of some very special people. First, I would especially like to thank Dr. Peri Colino for the actual writing of the book and Dr. Juan Llull for the English version translation. Next, I would like to thank Dr. Luis Carriere and my late friend Dr. Tiziano Baccetti for allowing us to use their research in the book. Also, I would like to thank Dr. Bart Alink from Gronau, Germany and Dr. Winston Au from Edmonton, Canada for use of in office clinical research.
Dr "Coco" Garcia would like to recognize Castellana Sports Club in Madrid, Spain as his favorite fitness club. No matter where he travels around the world CSC stands out as the best.
International Straight Wire & Orthopedic Seminars will be discontinuing all courses in Germany effective March 10, 2014. Due to unfortunate circumstances we regretfully make this decision after 17 years of service in Germany.
All ISWOS courses in Canada, Spain and Poland are not affected by this change and will be held as planned.
Dr. Garcia feels that clinicians must become proficient in the use of functional appliances as well as fixed appliances in the mixed dentition, so that many of the orthodontic problems may be prevented or eliminated. Diagnosis is the key to success.
Intensive research has shown that functional appliances can be very effective in improving the functional and skeletal problems when utilized in the mixed dentition in growing patients. The utilization of these appliances can also help develop the dental arches and thus reduce the necessity for extraction of permanent teeth.
Dr. Garcia’s program will stress proper records and the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontic problems in the mixed dentition utilizing both functional and fixed appliances. He has developed a nonsurgical approach in adult Class III with great success and Class II adults with ARS and Twin Block modified by Dr. Gene Williamson, Dr. Duane Grummons and Dr. William Clark.
With his experience in trouble shooting cases, he will help doctors resolve most clinical problems and treatment concerns.
You should always treat patients with the highest standards. There are NO SHORTCUTS NOR EASY WAY IN ORTHODONTICS. ORTHODONTICS IS A SPECIALTY AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH.

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From January 1, 2004, all businesses engaged in commercial activities must comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (the "Act") and the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for the protection of personal information, which it incorporates. These obligations extend to lawyers and law firms, including More Law Professional Corporation. The Act gives you rights concerning the privacy of your personal information.
More Law Professional Corporation is responsible for the personal information we collect and hold. To ensure this accountability, we have developed this policy and trained our lawyers and support staff about our policies and practices.
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When the legal services we are providing to you require us to give your information to IRCC, ESDC and third parties.
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industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Effective products are designed with a primary user in mind. The context of use is also critical to a successful experience for the user. I chose to create a piece of furniture for small spaces.
The tray table is designed to be made of three pieces with two interlocking key-like pieces. The table top also doubles up as a tray/cutting board to be used in the kitchen. Once loaded with food, the tray can be set on the legs and held in place, ready for breakfast/food to be served on bed.
I considered a wide range of user activities inside small apartment spaces like storage of footwear, reading/writing, cooking for designing furniture. I narrowed down to enhancing kitchen experience for users in small apartments. With regards to that, a variety of issues like storage, shelving units, nesting dishes came to mind.
Further, I developed exploration sketches for ideation.
I first created the first prototype out of foam core to understand the ergonomics and how the different pieces join/fit with each other. For the second prototype, I drew the pieces to the exact dimensions on Rhino and ran the file on a CNC machine.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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What is the difference between “flight level” and “altitude”?
I have seen references to "FL180" and "FL300", and I know that they stand for Flight Level 180 and Flight Level 300. I've also seen references to "an altitude of 18000ft" or "an altitude of 30000ft".
What is the difference between flight level and altitude, how do they relate to each other, and when and why would one be used instead of the other?
Flight levels use QNE or pressure altitude, while altitude references QNH or local pressure adjusted to sea level pressure. Altitudes are used at low levels and flight levels at higher levels. The transition between altitudes and flight levels differs by country and is generally just above the highest obstacle in that country. In the US the transition altitude/level is 18,000' / FL180. Some countries transition as low as 5000' / FL050 and the transition altitude/level may vary from airport to airport.
In the altitudes knowing accurate elevations relative to the ground and obstacles is important for collision avoidance and this is the reason QNH is used here. Each airport will report QNH and controllers will issue the current QNH as needed. You need to know the QNH for obstacle / terrain avoidance but you need to be using the same QNH as those around you for aircraft vertical separation.
Above all terrain/obstacles the only thing we care about is vertical separation, so we no longer need to know about the actual pressure and instead use a standard reference pressure, QNE / 1013.25 hPa / 29.92" Hg.
500 mb correlates to 5500 m or 18,000 ft in a standard atmosphere. In a real atmosphere this height varies and is not actually level. An airplane flying "level" at FL180 from LAX to NYC last night will have actually descended almost 300 m while indicating a constant altitude. These deviations in true altitude from indicated altitude are acceptable, however, since they effect everyone equally in the same locality and separation is maintained.
FL180 and FL300 stand for Flight Level 180 and Fight Level 300.
To understand a flight level, we should understand how altitude is measured in an altimeter, which is essentially a calibrated barometer - it measures air pressure, which decreases with increasing altitude. To display correct altitude, a pilot re-calibrates1 the altimeter from time to time, according to local air pressure.
Flight levels solve this problem by defining altitudes based on a standard pressure of 1013.2 mb (29.92 inches Hg). All aircraft operating on flight levels calibrate to this same standard setting regardless of the actual sea level pressure. Flight levels are then assigned a number which is the apparent altitude ("pressure altitude") to the nearest thousand feet, divided by one hundred. Therefore an apparent altitude of 18,000 feet is referred to as Flight Level 180. Note that aircraft may be at some other actual height than 18,000 feet, but since they all agree on a standard pressure, no collision risk arises.
Flight levels are not used close to the ground, for perhaps obvious reasons - obstacles are fixed to the ground and so their absolute height needs to be known. The altitude of the lowest flight level varies from country.
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industry_corpus2: Aerospace


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51 tunes in 3 hours tonight which is a fair bash for a muggy old night in AK town. So much else that I wanted to play, including a bunch that I bought last night that simply got the snob amongst tonight estrellatatsique excellence.
I’m going to fling a track downstairs (as it were) but this whole album is available for nix, so take a taste but please do take the hint and check out the whole record.. it’s a pearler. The work of mucho talented Mexican Antonio Jimenez ‘Espiritu Invisible’ is a right tardis of a record -there’s a lot more in there than you first think. There’s a whole heap of South American currents running through it, but in a very untypical way with African rhythms, indie, glo-fi (can’t believe I just said that) and well contemp. electronic flavours, all battling it out with the kitchen sink and the crucifix.
I love it, even if I’m not doing a great job of describing it.
In the process of writing this I’ve decided it’s mandatory to stick at least a couple of tracks up, as that will only give you the merest hint of the all-over-the-shop yet strangely coherent hoo-ha within. The artwork is worthy of the DL alone and check his Soundcloud page where I first bucked up on his gear, there’s an altogether different new track streaming that he whanged up just today.


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(New York, NY) January 10, 2011The American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2011 Youth Media Awards today in San Diego, CA at their annual Midwinter Meeting. Six Random House Childrens Books authors received awards and honors. For the second consecutive year, a Random House Childrens Books title has won the highest honor in childrens literature: the John Newbery Medal.
MOON OVER MANIFEST by Clare Vanderpool, published by Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, receives the John Newbery Medal. Intricately woven yet rich in its simplicity, MOON OVER MANIFEST, Vanderpools first novel, is the tale of a young girl who, while searching for clues about her fathers boyhood, uncovers the long-held secrets of a Kansas town blanketed in silence. Alternating between the Great Depression and World War I, the novel is based upon stories Clare Vanderpool heard as a child, in addition to research from town newspapers, yearbooks, and graveyards. MOON OVER MANIFEST received an impressive three starred reviews and was named a 2010 Association of Booksellers for Children (ABC) New Voices Pick. The Newbery Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The novel was edited by Michelle Poploff, Vice President, Executive Editor, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers.
TURTLE IN PARADISE by Jennifer L. Holm, published by Random House Books for Young Readers, is named a John Newbery Honor Book. This is Holms third Newbery Honor Book. Inspired by her own familys history, TURTLE IN PARADISE provides a unique look into the era of the Great Depression, rich in historical detail, humor, and the unique flavors of Key West. The novel chronicles the move of Turtle, a spunky, smart, and tough eleven-year-old, from her home in Pennsylvania to the foreign landscape of Key West, Florida in the year of 1936. The novel was edited by Shana Corey, Executive Editor, Random House Childrens Books.
PLEASE IGNORE VERA DIETZ by A.S. King, published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, is named a Michael L. Printz Honor book. The novel is an unforgettable story of friendship and betrayal, a gripping page-turner that is simultaneously funny, quirky, thought-provoking, and always surprising. The Michael L. Printz Award honors a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. Kings novel was edited by Michelle Frey, Executive Editor, Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers.
ALMOST PERFECT by Brian Katcher, published by Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, wins the the Stonewall Childrens & Young Adult Literature Award. The novel is an in-depth and unflinching look at the shame, fear, and hopelessness that often accompanies transgenderism among teens. The Stonewall Childrens and Young Adult Literature Award is the first and most enduring award for Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender books. The novel was edited by Claudia Gabel, Editor, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, and Stephanie Elliott, Senior Editor, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers.
A TIME OF MIRACLES by Anne-Laure Bondoux; translated from the French by Y. Maudet wins the Mildred L. Batchelder Award. Set against the backdrop of civil unrest in the Republic of Georgia, this mesmerizing tale is a poignant journey of two refugees, a young boy and the woman who cares for him. A Time of Miracles has received an impressive four starred reviews. The Mildred L. Batchelder Award, established in Mildred L. Batchelder’s honor in 1966, is a citation awarded to an American publisher for a children’s book considered to be the most outstanding of those books originally published in a foreign language in a foreign country, and subsequently translated into English and published in the United States. A Time of Miracles was edited by Francoise Bui, Executive Director, Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers.
FIESTA BABIES, by Carmen Tafolla; illustrated by Amy Córdova, published by Tricycle Press, is named a Pura Belpré Honor for illustration. From piñatas to flower coronas, little ones are introduced to the many colorful aspects of an important and lively Latino cultural tradition. These Fiesta Babies dance, march on parade, and sing along to mariachi songs in their spirited celebration of fiestas. This is Amy Córdovas second Pura Belpré Honor Book. The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. Fiesta Babies was edited by Joanne Taylor, Editor, Tricycle Books.
Random House Childrens Books is the worlds largest English-language childrens trade book publisher. Creating books for toddlers through young adult readers, in all formats from board books to activity books to picture books, novels, and e-books, the imprints of Random House Childrens Books bring together award-winning authors and illustrators, world-famous franchise characters, and multimillion-copy series. The companys award-winning website, kids@random (www.randomhouse.com/kids) offers an array of materials and activities free of charge for children, teens, parents, and educators. Random House Childrens Books is a division of Random House, Inc., whose parent company is Bertelsmann AG, a leading international media company.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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A federal judge in California says that uninsulated power conductors owned by a local utility company were the cause of several wildfires that state agencies battled across California since 2017.
U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup found that equipment from utility company Pacific Gas and Electric was the cause of some wildfires due to tree limbs and other debris knocking uninsulated power conductors together, NBC News reports.
"The Court tentatively finds that the single most recurring cause of the large 2017 and 2018 wildfires attributable to PG&E’s equipment has been the susceptibility of PG&E’s distribution lines to trees or limbs falling onto them during high-wind events," Alsup's order reads, according to NBC.
"The power conductors are almost always uninsulated. When the conductors are pushed together by falling trees or limbs, electrical sparks drop into the vegetation below. During the wildfire season when the vegetation is dry, these electrical sparks pose an extreme danger of igniting a wildfire," he added.
Wildfires have damaged thousands of homes and killed dozens of people in the state over the past several years, including the massive Camp Fire that was contained by officials late last year after damaging 14,000 homes and killing 86 people.
Pacific Gas and Electric told NBC in a statement that it was reviewing the judge's ruling and was committed to following "all rules and regulations that apply to our work."
"PG&E’s most important responsibility is the safety of our customers and the communities we serve. We are aware of Judge Alsup’s latest order and are currently reviewing," PG&E said, according to NBC.
"We are committed to complying with all rules and regulations that apply to our work, while working together with our state and community partners and across all sectors and disciplines to develop comprehensive, long-term safety solutions for the future."

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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With the aim to strengthen the management and governance of protected areas in the Pacific region, close to one hundred participants from governments, N.G.O. stakeholders and partners convened in Apia, Samoa on 11 June, 2018 for the inception workshop of the second phase of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Management (B.I.O.P.A.M.A.) programme.
In welcoming the participants, Taefu Lemi Taefu, Associate Minister for Natural Resources and Environment, Government of Samoa acknowledged the significance of protected areas.
In his opening remarks, Taefu also highlighted some of the challenges that were faced by Pacific island countries.
The B.I.O.P.A.M.A. programme is an initiative of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (A.C.P.) Group of States financed by the European Union’s 11th European Development Fund, jointly implemented by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (I.U.C.N.) and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (E.C.-J.R.C.). In the Pacific region, B.I.O.P.A.M.A. is implemented by I.U.C.N’s Oceania Regional Office (I.U.C.N. O.R.O.) in partnership with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (S.P.R.E.P.).
The partnership between I.U.C.N. O.R.O. and S.P.R.E.P. has seen the enhancement of the Pacific Islands Protected Area Portal (P.I.P.A.P.), the ‘one-stop shop’ for all information on Protected Areas maintained by S.P.R.E.P. with partners and Members.
Through B.I.O.P.A.M.A., the E.C.-J.R.C. is also contributing essential technical support to the P.I.P.A.P. “The P.I.P.A.P, established prior to but then supported and strengthened by B.I.O.P.A.M.A., will play a key role as an interactive repository of data and learning tools for protected areas planning and management. It will continue to help measure our progress towards meeting Aichi Target 11 on protected area commitments”, Acting Director General of S.P.R.E.P. Stuart Chape commented.
“In forging ahead, we need to pause and remind ourselves of the unique context of protected areas in the Oceania region that requires a high level of consultation and innovative solutions and approaches,” I.U.C.N. O.R.O. Regional Director Mason Smith emphasised.
A.C.P. representative Edmund Jackson, in his address also reiterated the importance of partnership. “Essentially, each agency is a particular piece of the puzzle and the workshop will see where each of you will fit to help implement the BIOPAMA programme as best as possible. The implementing partners must ensure that everybody has a role to play,” Mr. Jackson noted.
“How can we make that step from knowledge to action for a protected planet?” Mr. Peedell concluded.


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Although we are new in the field (initiated in February 2011), the precursor of Yang-Sheng, the Qi Dao e-journal, was founded in 2006, and has brought about 3,000+ subscribers to the Yang-Sheng network. By March 2012 (one year later) Yang-Sheng website had 16,000+ unique visitors per month (total visitors over 130,000; up to 1250 unique visitors per day). Our Facebook page has 3,400+ fans and 15,000+ active viewers per month. In addition, about 10,000 unique visitors to read each issue of our flip-book version, and about 3,000 subscribers downloaded the PDF version of Yang-Sheng magazine each month to share with their friends and students (many of our readers are professional instructors of Qigong, Taiji, Yoga, Reiki and mindfulness meditation). Approximately 70% of our visitors are from the USA, with the remainder primarily from Canada, Europe, East Asia, and Australia. Our audience consists predominately of practitioners of mind-body exercises (such as Qigong, Taiji, Yoga, reiki, mindfulness meditation, and other meditations), healthcare professionals who are interested in preventive medicine, and people who are interested in taking care of themselves for health and happiness.
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MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, June 3) - Polis long Honiara i bin go karim sampela pipal i kam aut long Weathercoast blong Guadalcanal long bot, long wanem oli bin kisim ripot olsem, rebel lida Harold Keke na ol sapota i bin reidim sampela vilis long hap long wik i pinis.
Polis i bin karim mo long 40 pipal, namel long ol ol mama na pikinini, bihain long taim sampela lain i bin go kamapim trabal long vilis blong ol na tu long ol vilis insait long Urahai Valley eria.
Ol dispela vilis pipal, husat i bin go kamap long Honiara long wiken, i stap pastaim long ol haus long Rove Police Club.
Oli ting Mr Keke i go pas long ol trabal we oli kilim pinis mo long 30 pipal long dispela eria dispela yar, fopela long ol i bin dai long dispela wik igo pinis tasol, insait long saut kos blong Guadalcanal em i stap longwe tru long Honiara.
MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, June 3) - Man husat i bin 'weapons inspector' blong United Nations bipo, Richard Butler, i tok em ino wanbel tru long toktok blong Australia Foran Minista, Alexander Downer olsem, oli no laik mekim wanpela wok blong painim aut mo sapos ol spai ripot Australia i bin usim blong go long wo agensim Iraq i bin stret o nogat.
Em i tok, em i klia olsem pastaim tasol long wo, Britain na America i bin wok long pamim planti spai ripot igo long ol kantri blong soim olsem, tingting blong wo agensim Iraq i bin stert.
Mr Butler i tok em ino hamamas tru long harim olsem, Mr Downer ino ting, tingting blong mekim wanpela 'inquiry' long dispela samting i bikpela samting.
HONOLULU (Pacific Islands Report, June 3) - Makua Valley, near the end of the paved road along O'ahu's spectacular Wai'anae Coast, is a place of special historical and spiritual importance to Hawaiians.
But since World War II, with occasional interruptions, it also has been a U.S. Army infantry and artillery live firing range. Earlier military use dates back to the 1920's and, at times, there have been bombings of the valley from planes, ship to shore salvos fired deep inland, and amphibious landings.
On a recent Sunday, some 50 members of the Halau Hula Kamamolikolehua and Halau Hula Kalehuaki'eki'eika'iu and guests participated in an almost six-hour trek into the classic ahupua'a that stretches from the Wai'anae peaks to Makua's Beach, the ruins of a fishing shrine (ko'a), and the open Pacific Ocean.
That morning the famed Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokule'a, was moored offshore, seeming to welcome the visitors.
WAILUKU, Maui (The Maui News,) - Most of us living in Hawaii have benefited from Hawaiian tradition without thinking about it much.
Based on a legal theory that the "traditional and customary practices" of Native Hawaiians include access to the resources of the land and ocean, the Hawaii Supreme Court established that the lands along the shorelines of the islands are public lands, assuring public access to the ocean.
A private landowner can own land next to the shoreline. The landowner cannot own the shoreline, nor can that landowner restrict the public from use of the shoreline.
It is an alien concept to those who grew up on the coasts of the Mainland United States, where there are private beaches from which the public is barred. Western private property rights define ownership strictly by metes and bounds, not by the comings and goings of the shoreline.
MELBOURNE, Australia (Radio Australia, June 6) - Long Tonga, oli no givim aut yet 'Times of Tonga' niuspepa, maski kot i tok oli ken.
Wan wik igo pinis Tonga Suprim Kot i bin givim oda long gavman i rausim tambu em i bin putim long dispela niuspepa, em oli save printim long New Zealand, long noken go long Tonga.
Long Tunde long wik i pinis, ol Customs ofisa i bin go pulim tu-tausen kopi blong dispela niuspepa long ples balus, long wanem oli tok oli no yet kisim toktok long gavman long larim em i go insait long kantri.
Long wik i pinis Suprim Kot i bin rausim tambu blong gavman agensim niuspepa na tu tingting blong gavman long saspendim laisens blong kampani i save prinitim em.
Meneja blong Times of Tonga, Filokalafi Akauola i tok ol loia blong niuspepa nau i wok long traim tokim kot long sasim gavman long 'contempt of court' - bikos em ino harim tok blong kot long larim niuspepa i go insait long Tonga.
has claimed 13 lives and made 4,000 people ill.
in a Noumea hospital became the latest victim.
Three of the 13 dead were young children.
subside with the onset of winter in the southern hemisphere.
and has carried out aerial spraying of insecticides to kill mosquito larvae.
forecaster says he is getting mixed signals on the weather front.
but not as positive for farmers as hoped.
clear-cut La Nina. Something in between."
critically ill residents of American Samoa".
cultural and environmental and spiritual values for its citizens."

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This project was funded on 01 Oct 2018!
The project will include a full refurbishment of the current unisex disabled toilet to aim for an ergonomically designed close coupled toilet for maximum comfort. Installation of a comfort height toilet pan with soft closing lid, approved cistern, basin, long handled lever action mono basin mixer tap to prevent scalding, high visibility grab rails with a toilet roll holder, soap dispenser and hand dryer. Back support cushion rail and a easy operational flush handle will also be installed. User safety is paramount therefore, the toilet will include an emergency light in case of emergencies such as a power cut and a red emergency pull cord with 2 rings so usable even if someone has fallen. To make it dementia friendly it will have pastel colours to distinguish the different items, a sensor light so users don't have to look for a switch. Clear signage to eliminate any confusion. The renovation will include paint, decorate, anti-slip flooring, tiling along with energy efficient lighting.
At our centre we have an increasing number of people visiting with a footfall of over 300 per week. We have 1500 members along with 200 volunteers. We want to be able to offer toilet facilities which enable people to maintain their dignity and make them feel like they are welcome at our centre. We know that there are people who do not use our centre, despite it being a potential line to community and support, because our facilities are not good enough. We must change that. For many of our visitors with dementia, it can be hard to locate and use the toilet safely. We also want to be family friendly. A brand new disabled toilet with a baby changing facility that is dementia friendly for the elderly and the wider community would mean a clean, safe, comfortable and convenient facility that users should be entitled to.
Age UK Hounslow is a charity for the elderly based in Southville Community Centre, Feltham, TW14 8AP and have 1500 members. We are predominately an activities centre for the frail and elderly that offer activities, social groups and other services. The physical activities aim to help promote good health and well-being to stay active and fit. Activities such as Line dancing, zumba, chair based exercises and yoga. These activities have qualified and experienced tutors to help guide service users. We offer social groups to combat social isolation and loneliness. Our Befriending service is aimed at those that are socially isolated, housebound or lonely & helps them to be part of the community. All befriending volunteers are police checked and visit an older persons home regularly. This service is also available over the phone. Other services include Home from Hospital scheme, Wheelchair Hire, Legal services & IT lessons. Our aim is provide help & support to the elderly community through services that we offer.
Project Delivery Manager: Age UK Hounslow The Project Delivery Manager takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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A student needs to have objectives and a plan for reaching them. Too often, kids get through their school day just going through the motions, keeping the teacher (and mom and dad) off their back. A student with an awareness of why they're in school is more likely to participate willingly in his own education. If the grown-ups around the student care enough to show learning techniques, then follow up on the use of those techniques, the student will be more likely to see some value in it. Having that awareness is the first step towards success.
Reading a text book may seem as simple as just keeping up with the assigned reading, but a clear strategic approach will help any student get more out of their school books. Here are four steps your child can take when reading and taking notes from his text books.
The overview gets the student focused on the topic. It's a refresher of what they've already learned and a glance at what the child is about to discover. The overview consists of reading the breakdown of the chapter. Your child should look at the title and headings, then read any front matter, such as a preface, or backmatter, like a summary or an appendix. A glance at the index is a good idea because it pulls out specific terms your student will encounter in the reading. Next the student should look at the graphs, tables and illustrations in the chapter. An overview helps your student get her bearings.
With the specific question in place, reading becomes a search for information, more like an investigation. The questions will change as the reading continues. New questions may arise. Tracking the twists and turns of the information stimulates active reading and that's the key.
Keeping a notebook is crucial. Your student should write down all the questions and their answers as they progress through the material. At the end they'll have a useful, ordered chronicle of his interaction with the textbook that will serve as a vital study aid at test time.


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MANILA - The Philippine military said Thursday it had evaded a Chinese sea blockade by using an airplane to drop food to soldiers on a tiny and remote South China Sea shoal claimed by both countries.
The incident was the latest to escalate tensions between the Asian nations over their conflicting claims to parts of the South China Sea, a major sealane and rich fishing ground that is believed to hold vast mineral resources.
"We confirmed there was an airdrop of food to our troops," Defence Department spokesman Peter Paul Galvez said.
He said the airdrop was "via airplane," but did not say when it occurred nor give further details.
The incident took place at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly island group, which is around 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the western Philippine island of Palawan and which Manila insists is part of its continental shelf.
The shoal is more than 1,000 kilometres from Hainan island, the closest Chinese landmass, but China claims nearly all of the South China Sea based on what it says are historical records.
A tiny unit of Filipino marines live on the BRP Sierra Madre, a decrepit, beached former World-War-II US navy transport ship that was transferred to the Philippine navy and run aground on the shoal in the 1990s.
Troops on the 1,000-metre (3,280-foot) long ship have ever since guarded the shoal.
China has long demanded the Philippines pull out the vessel and the marines.
But the Philippines said this week that Chinese coastguard ships blocked two Philippine-flagged civilian vessels on March 9 as they were carrying supplies and personnel to the shoal.
The Philippines said this was the first time there had been such Chinese resistance.
The Philippines issued a diplomatic protest over the incident, but China in response reiterated its position that the shoal was Chinese territory.
The Philippines and China, along with Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam all claim parts or all of the South China Sea.
The Philippine government has accused China of becoming increasingly aggressive in asserting its claims to the sea. Last year it initiated United Nations arbitration to settle the dispute, but China refused to participate.
The Philippines also last month accused Chinese ships of using a water cannon to drive away Filipino fishermen who were approaching Scarborough Shoal, another South China Sea outcrop.


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One day in 2014, I woke up to a very slight fine line smack in the middle of my forehead. I almost collapsed! Yes I was almost 34 at the time but in my mind, I wasn’t expecting any of those ageing signs till I was well in my 40s or even 50s.
Something had to be done and I quickly started reading more about anti-ageing products. I have tried a few and the dr. brandt Microdermabrasion Age-Defying Exfoliator * is one of those that actually work to keep those lines at bay.
It is quite expensive but I decided to close my eyes and just get it (€81.95) in a Sephora store in Paris. I use it once a week on my forehead (scrubbing for about 2 minutes only) and for now, the lines are ever so slight: I have to look very very closely. I do notice that if I skip a week, the lines gradually start coming back. This makes me think that they won’t work as well for established lines. I think I was able to catch them early.
What are your favourite anti-ageing products?


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My children describe me as a craftaholic! In my former life as a Social Worker I used craft as a way to unwind. I did everything from card making, rubber stamping, silk painting, glass painting, papermaking, candle making, machine knitting, jewellery making, the list is endless and the evidence is in my cupboard under the stairs! Then in 2002 I bought a glass cutter and a whole new world opened up.
I became fascinated by glass when I first met my late husband Neil and spent time at his company Perthshire Paperweights. I would never have the resources to be able to work in molten glass but I bought a book and began experimenting with fused glass. From the first night I watched the temperature gauge on the kiln and drank gallons of tea until the kiln was cool enough to open, I was hooked. My love affair with this medium began and has blossomed over the years expanding from my shed in the garden to the studio at my shop Carnelian Crafts in 2006 .
Living in such a beautiful place is wonderful, being surrounded by nature on such a large scale is inspiring, I am lucky to have had a faithful black Labrador Fiachra who loved to walk for hours up the hills, along the river banks or along the seashore .He was joined by Barkley who I would not have met had I not exhibited Glass and who gives his name to this new venture.


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This week we have been working on our reading comprehension skills. For our first lesson, we were focussing on the important skill of scanning. Firstly, everybody was given a ‘Where’s Wally?’ scene. After a few minutes of searching for Wally and friends, we discussed some of the skills we used to find the characters. These included looking for clues such as specific colours, or skimming over the pictures very quickly to spot particular characters or objects.
We then used these same skills when answering some of the questions from a reading comprehension. For example, we skimmed over the text and scanned for key words, groups of words or even pictures.
Who would have thought that our old friend Wally could help us improve our comprehension skills?


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