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Foothill Instructor Competes on Survivor
Foothill psychology instructor Katrina Radke recently traveled to Fiji to compete on Season 35 of the reality show Survivor. The show pits three tribes against each other in challenges for rewards and immunity from elimination. Contestants must find their own food, water and shelter while vying to become the Sole Survivor and win the $1 million grand prize. The new season premieres Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on CBS.
Radke, a longtime Survivor fan, often watches the show with her husband, son and daughter. "We love the games, they're amazing," she said. "The human dynamics that go on when you put people in a situation where you have to vote people off creates a lot of fear and paranoia. It's really interesting to see what happens to people in that situation."
The theme of this season of Survivor is Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers. Radke swam with the U.S. National Swim Team as a teenager and even earned a spot in the 1988 Seoul Olympics, placing fifth in the 200-meter butterfly. She now works as a trained marriage and family therapist, but her Olympic past led to her inclusion on the hero team.
"When you do the confessionals and talk to a producer, I would say I should be on the healer tribe, because that's very much more who I am now," Radke said. "I know for show purposes they have to create roles, but it does influence how people see you."
As a competitive swimmer, Radke trained six hours each day, six days a week. That tough training took a toll on her immune system, and as an undergrad at UC Berkeley, Radke was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. The pain made it difficult to sleep and to walk. For two years she was almost bedridden. During that time, one of Radke's professors invited her to visit the ashram he shared with a world-renowned Indian guru. It was there that she found solace in meditation and yoga.
"I realized how powerful it is to quiet the mind. It really helped me heal," Radke said, adding that she also did acupuncture twice a week. "My doctor ended up becoming a father figure to me and guided me toward where I could go in my life versus my present sick self."
Before becoming an instructor at Foothill, Radke worked for corporations and startups specializing in mental health, chronic illness and neuroscience. She currently lives in Minnesota and teaches Psychology of Sports and Human Sexuality online. In Psychology of Sports she encourages students to enhance who they are and let go of their limits – useful advice for her own experience on Survivor.
"[The show] is a journey, and if you can connect and be amongst the people and nature and look within yourself it can be a powerful growth experience," said Radke. "On top of that it's a blast."
Radke can't reveal too much about the show but she feels fortunate to have been a part of it. "It gave me a deep appreciation for how we all put these beliefs in our head and project them onto others even if they're not real. It's important to be clear on who you are and not get caught up in what other people might see," she said. "I'm usually pretty direct, honest and truthful. We'll have to see as the show goes on whether I stay to that or not."

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Holly Springs development steams ahead in rocky economy
Four major retail projects will soon give this Wake County town its first movie theater, bowling alley, Target and hotel.
Ten years ago, the town had one grocery store.
But soon, between N.C. Highway 55 Bypass and New Hill Road, and between Avent Ferry Road and N.C. 55, Holly Spring's first movie theater, bowling alley, Target and hotel – a 124-room Hampton Inn – will spring up.
"Talking to your friends and neighbors, they're saying, 'Wow, I can't believe it, that this is happening in Holly Springs,'" said Jenny Mizelle, the town's economic-development director.
The town will also get its first urgent-care center. More than two dozen businesses have signed up for new projects, including a 700,000-square-foot commercial development.
Town leaders said they realize the growth in their town is exception at a time when lenders aren't lending and companies aren't taking risks.
"A lot of this is coming at a time when I think it might surprise a lot of folks that we are having the kind of retail, commercial investment that we're having," Town Manager Carl Dean said.
Those new businesses and construction will be an economic boon for the town
"We continue to talk about how many people are losing jobs. This is a tremendous benefit from a tax-base standpoint, job creations. Everyone of these businesses that opens up, they're going to have to hire people," Dean said.
Mizelle said reason why retailers are attracted to the town is simple: "They're looking at out demographics."
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the town's population has more than doubled its census count of 9,192 in 2006, making it the state's fastest-growing town in 2006.
And the building growth that accompanied that population explosion has turned into a business boom – one that shoppers say they love.
"A movie theater, being this close to Fuquay-Varina, would be really great. Then we wouldn't have to drive all the way to Apex or to Raleigh," shopper Jennifer Keown said.


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Sometimes having a good battery is good enough, but a boat with a 36v trolling motor and big-screen electronics needs batteries that are up to the task.
Here's a mind-boggling fact: the rechargeable battery that uses lead plates bathed in sulfuric acid was invented 160 years ago! And believe it or not, this pre– Civil War device, conjured up by French physician Gaston Planté in 1859, is still the most commonly used battery in cars and boats. Why? Because flooded-cell batteries are inexpensive and work well for many applications; plus, properly maintained they have a relatively long service life. People on a budget who own a modestly powered boat that doesn't have a huge stereo or displays that resemble TV screens can get by with this oldest of battery technologies. But that's not the direction boat building is headed, especially for buyers serious about fishing.
Many anglers who own a boat less than 27 feet long don't use a traditional anchor anymore. In shallow water, they hit a button and one or two Power-Poles stab the bottom and hold the boat steady. In water 10 feet and deeper, instead of an anchor, they deploy a new generation of trolling motor, which uses an internal computer and GPS to hold the boat in position.
For a fishing outing that's only going to last a couple of hours, conventional deep-cycle batteries will work fine, but for an outing that begins before dawn and goes 'til the sun goes down, conventional batteries won't cut it. To go all day, it's time to go extreme.
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)
AGM batteries feature fiberglass matting in between positive and negative lead plates. The matting is saturated with acid, so no liquid acid is sloshing around, which can leak if the case is cracked or the plugs at the top aren't secured (as can happen with conventional batteries). AGM batteries have a low resistance factor that makes them far faster to charge — four to five hours vs. 12 to 14 hours — and allows faster delivery of power when needed. They are also at least twice as expensive as flooded-cell batteries.
Typically, a boat has one starting battery that usually features lots of thin lead plates that can deliver large bursts of power, up to 400 amperes for fi ve to 15 seconds, in order to start an engine. A boat with a large outboard needs a battery rated for 700 cold cranking amps (CCA) and 900 marine cranking amps (MCA) for starting, and a bank of deep-cycle batteries to provide steady power to run items such as trolling motors, stereos and electronics.
A 24v trolling motor needs at least two 12v batteries to run it. Most large fi shing boats, a 24-foot bay boat, for example, use a 36v trolling motor, which requires three batteries. The downside is they are heavy. A group 31 VMAX deep cycle XTR31-135 AGM battery ($350) that uses lead/tin alloy plates weighs 77 pounds, so three of them and a cranking battery such as an Optima 34M Blue Top ($250) that's rated at 800 CCA and weighs 38 pounds, weigh 269 pounds total. With a triple bank charger added, the boat is carrying an extra J.J. Watt.
Another option is a dual-purpose battery that can be used to power trolling motors and start the main engine. The Odyssey 31M-PC2150ST-M Trolling Thunder Marine ($510) has a massive 1,150 CCA and can last for 400 cycles of up to 80 percent depth of discharge, which is impressive, since it's recommended users only discharge most batteries to 50 percent before recharging. Odyssey uses Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, which uses 99.7 percent pure lead instead of an alloy, and since the plates are only 1 mm thick, it can pack an enormous number of plates into each battery. One downside to AGM batteries is they are not tolerant of overcharging.
Lithium Ion
To really know where state-of-the-art stands with boat batteries, look no further than top bass pros. What are they using? They spend more time on the water and use their electronics and trolling motors longer than anyone. With previous battery technology, most of them had to ration their consumption or carry a portable gas generator to keep their batteries topped off (the practice was banned a few years ago), but then came a silver bullet in the form of lithium-ion batteries.
At the most recent Geico Bassmaster Classic in Knoxville, Tenn., 32 of the 50 pros used this technology. The winner, Ott Defoe, has been using the same set of LithiumPro batteries for seven years, which is unheard of considering most pros will use batteries for only one or two seasons.
In addition to being long-lived, lithium-ion batteries are extremely light. Lithium is the lightest metal, weighing 33 pounds per cubic foot compared to lead's 708 pounds per cubic foot. And Knoxville-based LithiumPros manufactures a 36v battery that weighs just 34 pounds and provides the same power as three group 27 batteries (according to the company).
The downside? Lithium batteries are expensive; a LithiumPros M3140-36CK 36V 40Ah plus a charger costs $2,499. But fishing guides and bass pros who spend a lot of time on the water should consider that most people who switch from AGM batteries reduce their boat's weight by about 230 pounds, which translates to higher speeds and better fuel economy. For a boat owner who changes batteries every two years or less, lithium-ion batteries might be cheaper to own.
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Lufthansa Business Class Review A380 San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA)
Originally I was booked in Turkish Airlines' direct flight from San Francisco to Istanbul but the airline decided to cancel my flight two weeks before departure and re-book me into a flight a day later which would have made my onward connection impossible. So I called United and they re-booked me after some back and forth on the A380 to Frankfurt and onward to Novosibirsk with Turkish Airlines.
After some very friendly and professional banter at the Business Class check-in I opted for the American Express Centurion lounge (Review) which I usually like much more than the United Business Class lounge (which the Lufthansa Business Class ticket gives you access to). Lunch time at teh Centurion Lounge was crowded though and the food that day wasn't my favorite (I usually like the dishes a lot there).
As boarding came around I walked all the way to the end of teh International Terminal - Lufthansa uses almost half the airport it seems at the Star Alliance end of the San Francisco International Airport. The last gate is reserved for the A380 (no other Star Alliance carrier has a A380 in service to San Francisco).
A level above the regular boarding gate has a separate boarding gate for Premium Passengers. There must have been 100+ people in line and 300 downstairs. Boarding was just about to begin so I walked down to the gate and was still able to board ahead of all Economy Class Passengers - allowing me to take pictures before the cabin would be crowded.
The new Lufthansa Business Class seats came last to the A380 - the new A380s had gotten the old Business Class seats for a few years and were then retrofitted.
The new cabin looked extra clean and spacious. The upper deck contains the Lufthansa First suites, the 2-2-2 Business Class and weirdly enough 5 rows of Economy at the end. There must have been some structural reason to do that. If you are flying Economy this might be a good place to sit.
Business Class was almost 100% full that day and First Class seems about half full.
I did take some photos of the cabin before it filled up quickly and then wanted take pictures of the seat in the lie-flat position. This worked well initially but the seat would no fold up anymore. Another flight attendants came by and eventually reset it manually. They gave me lots of scolding looks - but oh well.
The seats itself feels too firm and too soft at the same time. It's hard to describe but somehow you can't feel the pressure points in the seat - maybe that's by design but I found it less than ideal. After takeoff my seat controls worked as expected and I could keep my window seat.
There were a good amount of new movies in the IFE and the screen was much bigger than in the prior Business Class seat configuration. It's still too small compared to other top notch Business Class cabins. I switched on the flight path map and watched some videos on my laptop - however the map would always switch itself off after a few minutes.
It took a good two hours until appetizers came out. I did not like the overly salty salmon. The same feeling then extended to the main course - the sea bass had little flavor and tasted too much like airplane food. The fruits for desert were good though.
I wasn't too hungry and set up my seat in the lie flat position right afterwards. The pillow and blanket were both of excellent quality.
While the seat does not look perfect I found it really comfortable to sleep in - I had no trouble sleeping on both sides and on my back. It was so comfortable that I slept almost all the next 7 hours though this was technically a day time flight as the flight lands at 2 AM San Francisco time.
Overall I found the service to be decent. There weren't any smiles or useful interaction but there weren't any service failures either. It was very robotic though.
I did not wake up for regular breakfast and when it was time to stow all electronics I just got hold of the fresh fruit platter. They were very good but also a tiny portion (like half an orange). Neither of the two breakfast main course appealed to me anyways though.
Landing in Frankfurt was before our schedule arrival time and we got thrown off in to the furthest out Z gates. My next flight (with Turkish Airlines) would be from B54 - which is a solid 30 minutes walk from this gate including a security check and use of the airport train. I had used the lounge at the Z gates and I was worried I would not make it before departure.


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Latest Features of Photoshop CC 2014 for Web Designers: Last month saw the launch of the all brand-new Photoshop CC 2014, with lots of wonderful new features, especially for web designers. In this tutorial, you'll learn more about the following new or enhanced features, and discover how to get going using them:
- Smart Objects
- Layer Comps
- Smart Guides
- Typekit Integration
- Font Search
- Workflow Enhancements
Smart Objects
Making use of Smart Objects is a fantastic way to work non-destructively. You could install a Smart Object directly in a Photoshop file or connect to a different data and also upgrade it and reuse it in numerous jobs.
You might currently know with Linked Smart Objects in Photoshop. Essentially, these coincide as typical Smart Objects, however are rather linked to a documents. This means that your Connected Smart Objects typically aren't really conserved as part of the.psd, but instead externally, as a separate record.
Generally, Linked Smart Objects can always be exchanged an Installed Smart Object, yet not the various other means round. Nonetheless, currently, in Photoshop CC 2014, Installed Smart Objects can be converted into Linked Smart Objects! Below's exactly how that functions:
Step 1
Right-click on the layer you wish to transform, and then pick Convert to Linked.
Step 2
A brand-new window will certainly appear, asking you to select the location of your new Linked Smart Item. As soon as you've found where you would certainly like the new Linked Smart Object to live, click Conserve.
Step 3
That's it! What was as soon as an Embedded Smart Things, is currently a Linked Smart Object. Wonderful!
Layer Comps
Photoshop Layer Comps save details design information such as exposure, position, as well as look as a recallable state, suggesting that you could rapidly switch between various versions of the exact same point.
An instance of this would certainly be a calling card, with two Layer Comps. The very first variation could have the logo left wing, and also the message on the right, whilst the second version might have the logo design on the right, and also the message on the left. It's a truly simple principle, now made even a lot more powerful with Photoshop CC 2014.
Adobe have significantly improved how the Layer Comps feature works, and this is specifically noticeable when dealing with a project with several layers as well as Layer Comps. Now, you could apply the document's existing layer setting, exposure, as well as look across all picked Layer Comps.
Smart Objects with Layer Comps.
Photoshop CC 2014 introduces a way in which you could combine Smart Objects with Layer Comps. For instance, you may develop a brand-new Photoshop file having many different icons, each specific icon showing up through a various Layer Comp.
You can then utilize that Photoshop data as a Linked Smart Things in other projects, as well as merely select a specific icon by activating its corresponding Layer Compensation. Effectively, it's like using one Smart Item which has a myriad of various components.
Smart Guides
As a web designer, you'll likely recognize how vital it is to line things up appropriately, and also with the appropriate amount of spacing in between various elements. The good news is, with Photoshop CC 2014, you needn't stress over these concerns, neither regarding making complex grids using the guide tools.
With the enhanced Smart Guides, you could see the family member range between various objects, permitting you to position things a lot more quickly and efficiently. This function may know to you if you utilize Sketch.
Step 1
To start utilizing Smart Guides, select the Relocate Tool, as well as hold down either the Control trick (on Windows), or the Command key (on Mac OS X). Magenta lines will certainly begin to show up (you can transform this colour under Photoshop > Preferences > Guides, Grids & Slices) revealing you the distance in between the canvas as well as your picked layer.
Step 2
If you want to measure the distance between two different layers, you can do so by directing your computer mouse over the various other layer.
Step 3
Voilà – that's all! You're now utilizing the boosted Smart Guides! If you'd rather change the measurements far from the default choice, enable Rulers (either the Control key or Command+ R), and then right-click the leader as well as choose the measurements you wish to use.
Typekit Integration
Photoshop CC 2014 offers massive new updates to the way in which the Text tool works. One of the most significant brand-new features is the enhanced Typekit integration. There are two main features in this field:
Typekit Typeface Filtering
From the font selection dropdown, click the new, grey T icon, and also you'll be revealed all your synced Typekit fonts. This is an actually valuable way of determining which fonts are kept in your area, as well as which are in the cloud, on the Typekit web servers.
Typekit Website Faster way
Clicking the eco-friendly T symbol next to a provided font will certainly take you to the Typekit repository, in your web internet browser, which you'll be instantly logged right into. You'll then have the ability to choose the fonts which you want to make use of, and then sync them with your computer. Oh, as well as did I discuss that synced fonts will appear immediately, without the have to close and re-open Photoshop?
Font Search & Previews
One more useful attribute of Photoshop CC 2014 is Typeface Look. Begin typing either a font style's name, such as helvet, so that the Helvetica font style households display, or something like, strong cond, so that all the Bold Condensed typefaces appear.
Photoshop CC 2014 additionally supplies a Font style Preview feature, which permits you to use the backwards and forwards arrow keys on your key-board to watch different fonts, one-by-one, or by holding the shift trick when doing this to skip font families as well as go onto the next font.
Workflow Enhancements
There are 2 crucial workflow enhancements consisted of in Photoshop CC 2014. The first is in the Linked Smart Objects area of the software program. From Adobe:
When you aim to carry out an operation on a linked smart object whose source data is missing, you are prompted that the smart objects need to be rasterized or settled.
The other process improvement connects to the Sync Setups function – you can currently specify the instructions of sync, by either submitting or downloading settings from CC, in addition to being able to "synchronize work spaces, key-board shortcuts, and also food selection customizations". Finally, "the Sync Settings go to the Preferences > Sync Settings tab shows the files being uploaded/downloaded, their dimensions, and also the timestamps for the upload/download operation".
These workflow adjustments might be straightforward, however will certainly be effective, quickening jobs, and making web designers even more effective!


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Special Counsel Named to Probe Trump-Russia Ties
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Dateline: Washington - Various
Date: 05/18/2017 01:56 AM
Washington - 13 June 2013
1. Various of FBI Direct Mueller being sworn in, then sitting down
Washington - 17 May 2017
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"Today the Justice Department announced the appointment of a special counsel to oversea an FBI investigation into potential coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia to influence the outcome of the 2016 Presidential election. That special counsel is Robert Mueller, who led the FBI for 12 years. He was appointed just before the September 11 terror attacks and stayed on even beyond his ten year term because President Obama considered him so valuable."
3. STILL of President Donald Trump's statement
4 . SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"He has been very emphatic for years about the FBI's independence, its neutrality, he is highly respected as somebody who navigated the FBI through very difficult times and he was seen as somebody who really sort of led an FBI that iddn't have a major scandal for the 12 years he was on top of it."
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Robert Mueller, FBI Director:
"I can tell you every time that we have a leak like this, and if you follow it up and you look at the intelligence afterwards there are persons who are out there who follow this very, very closely, and they are looking for ways around it. One of great vulnerabilities that terrorists understand is our communications."
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"What it really means though is that whoever he (Trump) chooses as FBI director, Mueller is now running the show vis-a-vis the Trump-Russia campaign. So in a certain sense it minimizes the impact of that appointment when it comes to the Trump Russia campaign."
7. Various exteriors of Justice Department building
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"Mueller just gave a statement saying he respects this responsibility and he will discharge the duty to the best of his abilities."
9. Security officers walking outside of Justice Department
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"We expect some of it to be viewed sort of outside the view of the Justice Department. We now have a special counsel who even though he technically will answer to the Deputy Attorney General it is his investigation and so we're not really sure what kind of public briefings congress will really get from the Special Counsel."
11. Exterior of Justice Department
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Eric Tucker, Associated Press:
"The appointment of a special counsel follows by one day the revelation that Comey had created a memo back in February that chronicled a conversation he had in the oval office with President Trump and according to that memo in that conversation President Trump had asked if he could see his way to ending the ongoing investigation into Michael Flynn, his National Security Advisor."
13 STILL of Paul Ryan statement
The Justice Department appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller Wednesday as a special counsel to oversee the federal investigation into allegations that Russia and Donald Trump's campaign collaborated to influence the 2016 presidential election, giving Mueller sweeping powers and the authority to prosecute any crimes uncovered in the probe.
It was a concession by the Trump administration, which had resisted calls from Democrats to turn the investigation over to outside counsel. The White House counsel's office was alerted only after the order appointing Mueller was signed.
In a written statement, Trump insisted again that there were no nefarious ties between his campaign and Russia.
"A thorough investigation will confirm what we already know — there was no collusion between my campaign and any foreign entity," he declared. "I look forward to this matter concluding quickly."
The appointment of a special counsel increases the pressure on Trump and his associates. Mueller's broad mandate gives him not only oversight of the Russia probe, but also "any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation." That could well include the firing last week of FBI Director James Comey.
Mueller, a former federal prosecutor at the Justice Department, was confirmed as FBI director days before the Sept. 11 attacks that would ultimately shape his tenure. The FBI's counterterrorism mission was elevated in those years, as the U.S. intelligence agencies' structure was changed to better position America to prevent another attack of that magnitude. He was so valued that President Barack Obama asked him to stay on two years longer than his 10-year term.
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Pictured is an interesting display at The Israel Defense Forces History Museum in Tel Aviv, featuring crude Sten gun copies among many other improvised firearms used around the time of the 1948 Arab–Israeli war. Also featured are some 12 gauge revolving drum shotguns which appear reasonably well crafted.
More submachine guns, some closely resembling the Beretta m1938.
'Homemade flamethrowers' – though may likely be original British 'Lifebuoys':


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Taareef Kudha Ki a Hindi and Marathi gospel album produced by Rev.Vijay.Uzagare & Pravin Uzagare. This is Gracewin Music's 2nd Hindi Gospel Album who love to spread the Gospel through Music. The Songs are written based on Biblical scriptures by Rev. Vijay Uzagare & Pravin Uzagare and directed by Beno in different music genres. All Glory to God !!!
Music arranged, Mixed & Mastered and programmed by: Beno
Singers : Various
Song List
- Taareef karti hoon – Sis . sangeeta Awale
- Dhanya Hai – Pst.Samson.Adsule
- Stuti karoon main – Sis. Larissa Almeida
- Dekha jab Chor ne – Pst.Anthony Raj
- Aayo re Aayo re – Beno & Janis James
- Aap ho yahudi - Sis . Shalini Banerji
- Dawood ke Geeton Se – Beno
- Stuti karoon main – Beno
- Yeshu thokto re -Marathi – Pst. Nandu.Sathe
- Sunliya Paani Ne – Sunny Charan


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Browser support for web push notifications
Pushpad uses a very recent technology for web push notifications: it's called the Push API and currently is supported by the latest versions of Chrome (desktop and Android), Firefox (desktop and Android), Edge (Windows), Opera and Samsung Internet. Pushpad also uses the proprietary Apple Push Notification system to support Safari push notifications on desktop.
Notifications are delivered immediately even when the user is not surfing your website. Chrome for Android, Edge and Safari deliver the notifications even when the browser is closed, while Firefox and Chrome on desktop need to be open (otherwise the notifications will be delivered as soon as the user opens the browser).


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The Event Switchboard in ManageIQ/CloudForms exposes provider events to Automate, allowing automation based on any supported events.
In this example, we're posting Slack messages to a Team channel when Kubernetes events are raised.
Slack Webhook
In order to post messages to Slack, we need a webhook and the associated access token (created via a Slack Button).
Ruby Power
For many integrations, the Gem of choice is Rest-Client or Savon but it is worth checking if there is a specific Gem for the system in question. In this case, there is the slack-ruby-client, although it needs to be installed on the appliance, along with its prerequisite Gli Gem.
#gem install slack-ruby-client
Reading the Event Stream
The present event data is contained within the event_stream object and can be read easily, for example:
event_stream = $evm.root['event_stream']
data = event_stream.full_data
p data[:event_type]
p data[:timestamp]
p data[:message]
Posting a Message
Using the slack-ruby-client, configuring the client and posting an event is simple.
Slack::Web::Client.configure do |config|
config.token = slack_token
client = Slack::Web::Client.new
client.chat_postMessage(channel: slack_channel, text: "#{text}", as_user: true)
Here is an example method.
Wire Automate
Finally, we need to call the new method when the event is triggered, for example by updating the schema to invoke it for all events.
Now we can post a message whenever an event of interest is triggered and the resulting message appears in the desired Slack channel.
Other use cases include raising SNMP traps, sending emails or perhaps creating Service Now records.


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Life Application Truth-Lessons from Olympic Athletes
JOHN SHIRK – From I Corinthians 9:25 through 27.
The Apostle Paul wrote, "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Therefore, I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize."
As we watch the Olympic games this summer, we see athletes who have prepared most of their lives for this moment. They have worked and trained hard to see their dream come true. They have personal ambitions, and they also want to represent their nation with dignity. They have made personal sacrifices to compete in the games. The Apostle Paul says that we can learn from the dedication and discipline of these athletes and apply those qualities to our service for Christ. The gold medal is a temporary prize, but the rewards for faithful service in Christ are eternal. Heavenly rewards give us purpose and a sense of mission to live for Christ with pure devotion. The Bible is a dependable training manual to prepare us for effective service that brings honor to Jesus.
Dedication and Discipline are vital signs of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.
John Shirk


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We have been helping people in Calgary suffering with peripheral neuropathy since 2011. Dr. Brad Pritchard is licensed through the NeuroTCA (Neuropathy Treatment Centers of America) to treat patients as well as train other Doctors. In 2015, Dr. Brad had the privilege of educating and training Dr. Barber and Dr. Bachorick and we now have clinics available in both Saskatoon and Regina. In addition to the Doctors, our caring support staff in each office will be involved in your treatment plan. Our facilities offer each patient a tailor-made program starting with an initial examination; this allows the doctor to determine if our treatment protocols will be beneficial for you.
We go through a thorough consultation and history and then perform the Neuro Foot Analysis which gives us a rating to show the severity of the peripheral neuropathy. This analysis is done again at the end of the patients protocol to show the amount of improvement made not only subjectively but also objectively. The treatment may reduce or eliminate peripheral neuropathy symptoms, helping you regain your health and mobility and it is non-invasive, drug free and painless! It has been very rewarding to see the success of many people who were told there was no treatment and no hope! There is HOPE!
We have had many patients tell us "I've tried everything but nothing has worked… except this treatment." Recently we had a patient tell us "in all the places I've been this one is different, not just because the treatments worked but because every staff member cares."
At our Centres we offer research based therapies in a comfortable setting. Our facilities offer each patient a tailor-made program starting with an initial examination; which allows the doctor to determine if our treatment protocols will be beneficial to you. The treatment is non-invasive, drug free and painless.
"It is our goal to continue to study to find new and better ways to help
people with Peripheral Neuropathy."
Dr. Barber attended the University of Regina before attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and graduated in 1986. During his 4 years at CMCC he was fortunate to have been introduced to Thompson Terminal Point Technique, a low force chiropractic technique he continues to practice today. This technique is very well tolerated by people of all ages.
Early in his career he made the commitment to be a lifelong student. In the late 80's and 90's he added to the nutrition and chiropractic science he learned at CMCC and also became certified in clinical acupuncture. In 2005 he started taking Functional Neurology through Parker Chiropractic College and in 2008 through the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies.
In 2013 he completed a 3 year program through the Carrick Institute and is Board Eligible in Functional Neurology. In Feb 2016 he began another 2 year Functional Neurology Program through Functional Neurology Seminars. In addition to his chiropractic practice he is also the clinical director of Western Canada Neuropathy Relief Centre (Saskatoon clinic). He has received certification from Bridgeport University in Mastering Brain Chemistry.
Dr. Bachorick started practice in Regina in March 2000 in south Regina. He has always prioritized increasing his knowledge leading him to enter the Chiropractic Neurology programs offered in the U.S. in 2008. In July 2009, he successfully wrote the American College of Functional Neurology's board exam for Neurobehavioral Disorders of Childhood in Atlanta, GA, becoming the first Canadian to take and pass the board exam.
Dr. Bachorick joined Argyle Natural Health Centre in February 2011 and later that year started the Carrick Institute diplomate program in chiropractic neurology. In summer 2012, he finished his 300th hour in chiropractic neurology, making him board-eligible. He finished the 23-module diplomate series in late 2014 and is attempting to find the time to study to take the board exam in 2017 or 2018. After that, he intends to pursue specialty courses in vestibular rehabilitation and neurochemistry.
Currently, Dr. Bachorick enjoys working with patients who have complex and challenging problems like post-concussion syndrome, failed-back-surgery syndrome, whiplash, migraine, neuropathies of various origins and other unusual cases. He finds his training in neurology has been an immense help in assisting all of his patients improve their health and level of function.
When my son was 2 years old he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Not having much knowledge at the time of what the long term implications of this particular chronic disease were, my wife and I did a lot of reading. In the course of our research, one of the major concerns of living with Type 1 diabetes was peripheral neuropathy. We read that peripheral neuropathy is why people with long term diabetes can potentially have bad eyes, bad kidneys and bad feet. What was most disconcerting was that everything we read said there was nothing we could do about it.
I had been studying neurology for a number of years prior to my son's diagnosis and in my research I came across a doctor in Phoenix that had developed a protocol of treatments that were helpful to those with neuropathy. After reading up on his research it became clear that along with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, there are numerous other causes of peripheral neuropathy including certain chemotherapy treatments and injuries. I decided to go to his clinic to learn first-hand what he was doing with patients even though I was very skeptical. After spending time with Dr. Joe and listening to a number of his patient's success stories I knew I needed to pursue the training and ultimately provide the treatment at my office here in Calgary.
We have been helping people in Calgary with Peripheral Neuropathy since 2011 and in 2015 I had the privilege of educating and training other Doctors and we now have clinics available in both Saskatoon and Regina. It has been very rewarding to see the success of many people who were told there was no treatment and no hope!


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We're big fans of Molly Erdman's site Catalog Living, which offers a good-natured ribbing of catalog photo shoots. Today, we're featuring five of our favorite recent Pottery Barn moments from the site.
Pucker up . . .
Gary, I'm not sure how me saying "put the limes out" translates to "give the limes bunny ears and put them in a rock sculpture."
High strung . . .
Frankly Gary, I've been so busy I'm amazed I've found the time to keep our twine spool jar full.
The agony of the seat . . .
Doris the white chair wondered why she was always the one left holding the fruit and jar of rocks while the other chairs had fun chasing each other around.
Getting the picture . . .
Eyeing the two-dimensional stack of books, the chairs wondered if someday they too would be obsolete.
The cheese stands alone . . .
The mice summoned all their will power to remain professional despite this being the most challenging catering event of their careers.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Bush said Thursday he doesn't support increasing gasoline taxes to pay for bridge repairs, calling on Congress to instead change its priorities on spending.
Several members of the House Transportation Committee are calling for the tax hike in the wake of the deadly 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis last week. Congressman James Oberstar, D-Minnesota, Wednesday said he would introduce legislation for bridge repair funding, as well as increased inspections. He says a 5-cent increase in the gas tax would pay for the three-year proposed program, generating $8.5 billion a year.
Citing 74,000 bridges rated by the federal government as "structurally deficient," Oberstar told reporters, "We cannot wait for another tragedy. We must, and we will, act decisively."
But at Thursday's White House news conference, President Bush said, "It's an interesting question, about how Congress spends and prioritizes highway money. My suggestion would be that they revisit the process by which they spend gasoline money in the first place."
Mr. Bush criticized the way Congress approves projects, saying, "From my perspective, the way it seems to have worked is that each member on that committee gets to set his or her own priority first, and then what's ever left over is spent to a funding formula. That's not the right way to prioritize the people's money. So before we raise taxes which could affect economic growth, I would strongly urge the Congress to examine how they set priorities."
"If bridges are a priority," said Mr. Bush, then "let's make sure we set that priority first and foremost, before we raise taxes. "
A new CNN-Opinion Research Corporation poll out Thursday shows while 52 percent of respondents are worried another bridge may collapse somewhere around the county, 65% percent would oppose an increase in the gas tax.
- CNN Political Desk Managing Editor Steve Brusk
It is interesting how he also spends and prioritizes war money. Remember, our lives are all about the War on Terror. Forget the rest. Gas tax, health insurance, education, peace in the Middle East, and protecting the environment/conserving resources is for pussies. I guess once the former/racist First Lady Barb, Poppy Bush, Laura, and his drug addicted twins Jenna and 'Barbara Jr.' fall off a collapsing bridge he will change his course of action...not until it hits home and it stinks!
The cost for repairing this country's infrastructure is estimated to be 9 million a year for 20 years for a total cost of $180,000,000,000. The current total for the war in Iraq – $450,624,275,000 and counting. You do the math.
According to this administration we are fighting them over there so the terrorists will not come here. They don't need to. Our bridges and overpasses are doing their work for them.
I find it Ironic that The same people who said if they were elected they would lower gas prices want to increase the tax on gas.
No, he's going to ask China for a loan...you know, to add to the X0X0X0X trillion dollar debt he's created...Thanks bush!
It is difficult to believe that anyone would suggest increasing the tax on fuel. My weekly fuel bill is twice what it was in 2000 and that affects my spending in the grocery store, means fewer entertainment dollars available, replacement of some durable goods posponed or bypassed completely, the ability to put a few dollars away for unplanned emergencies diminished, and on and on and on. Find the money somewhere else, NO NEW TAXES, especially not when they take food off the table of low and middle class America!!!
I hope people are paying attention to this. The gas tax pays for roads and bridges, so getting rid of the income tax should be something everyone supports. Ron Paul in '08.
Guess what folks. The price of gas has gone up from 1 dollar to 3 dollars, and the amount of tax taken away for transportation has stayed the same... around 20 cents per gallon...
It needs to be raised a minimum of 40 cents per gallon to at least help out this failing infrastructure...
Carl.. Transportation Engineer


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I love it when I am able to mix my two loves together. Adding facepainting to my photoshoots definateley can take it up a notch. I painted Lulu Belle a traditional Geisha face to match the amazing Em & Femme dress she was modeling.
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I have not posted anything in awhile. So I thought I would share two belly paintings I have done since my last update.
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Last shoot Ashley got a little scared shooting at this amazing run down mill. It was such an awesome spot that we decided to try again. It was awesome and she was quite a trooper.
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We arrived on Thursday August 11 at the JCC(Jewish Community Center) on Owings Mills at 1:30pm. As we drove up they had staff with walky talkies stopping and directing traffic. We pull up and let them know we were the face painters. Astonishingly they were aware we were coming. . As entertainers/artists we are use to puling up to large events and nobody knowing we are suppose to be there. It was good to see that all helpers were informed. We parked and proceeded...Read Full Post »
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I love newborn babies and this little girl was so sweet. It took awhile to settle her down but once she did she slept like a baby. lol I know I am corny. The adorable hats she is wearing are made by Pitter Patter Fashion. You may click on this link to go shopping. javascript:mox();
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In this week's round-up, renewals are on the way for series on U.S. nets TLC and Travel Channel as well as Dutch pubcaster EO.
U.S. net TLC is going into Labor for a second time with the renewal of the Lighthearted Entertainment-produced show, Labor Games. The series, hosted by comedian and actor Lisa Arch, surprises parents-to-be in the hospital with baby-themed trivia and challenges in order to win a nursery full of prizes ahead of their delivery. The program, which is filmed at the Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California, is set to return on September 15 at 8 p.m. EST/PST.
Meanwhile, Travel Channel has ordered another round of Booze Traveler. The second season of the series, produced by Karga Seven Pictures in association with White Reindeer Productions, finds host Jack Maxwell traveling through countries including Argentina, Finland and Guatemala and sampling the local spirits and culture. The season has received a 16 x 60-minute episode order and will debut on September 28 at 10 p.m. EST/PST.
In other Travel Channel news, the net has signed up for a ninth season of the Tremendous! Entertainment-produced Bizarre Foods. The 8 x 60-minute episode order kicks off on September 28 at 9 p.m. EST/PST and finds host Andrew Zimmern highlight some of the world's most unique culinary offerings. The series celebrates its 200th episode with a trip to Philadelphia on October 19 at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
Over in the Netherlands, pubcaster EO has commissioned a second series of the format Go Back to Where You Came From, which challenges beliefs on immigrants and asylum seekers. Produced by Dutch producer Tuvalu Media, the 6 x 30-minute series will air on channel NPO3 in early 2016. The original version of the program – produced by CJZ for Australia broadcaster SBS – aired its third series last month.


text: SMITHSON VALLEY AT ODESSA PERMIAN When\/where: 7:30 p.m. today, Ratliff Stadium, Odessa On the air: KMCM 96.9 FM 2010 records: Smithson Valley 10-2; Permian 4-6. Last meeting\/series: Smithson Valley won 6-0 in 2010. Players to watch: Smithson Valley, QB Parker McKenzie (5-11, 170, Sr.), RB Lawrence Mattison (6-1, 225, Jr.), TE Ethan Perry (6-4, 220, Sr.), DL George Schwanenberg (5-11, 205), OL Garrett Gunter (6-4, 291, Jr.); Permian, QB Kacey Ryan (6-2, 181, Sr.), QB Jack Wilkins (5-9, 183, Jr.), RB Jorrion Wilson (5-11, 175, Jr.), WR Van Powell (5-11, 160, Sr.), LB Tanner Vestal (6-1, 193, Jr.) Notes & Quotes: Smithson Valley is not just any 4A team. The Rangers played in 5A before dropping a class in 2009 and lost just two games in their first season in 4A last year. Smithson Valley beat Permian by two field goals in the opener last year, and the Panthers certainly haven't forgotten. The Panthers will still have their hands full with McKenzie, an all-district quarterback in 2010, and Mattison, the leading returning rusher in the Rangers' district. "Defensively, I'll be trying to stay away from the big plays," Permian head coach Gary Gaines said. "They have some big play potential that we need to try to negate if we can." Permian, meanwhile, is filled with question marks, starting at quarterback, where Ryan and Wilkins will split time to start the season. Ryan is the starter, but Gaines has said if one gets hot he will stay in the game. Gaines said the key against Smithson Valley will be balance on offense. "We just want to be sound in what we do and see good execution," he said. Next game: Laredo United at Smithson Valley, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Ranger Stadium, Spring Branch; Bethel (Wash.) at Permian, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Ratliff Stadium, Odessa EL PASO HANKS AT ABILENE HIGH When\/where: 7:30 p.m. today, Shotwell Stadium, Abilene 2010 records: Hanks 3-7; Abilene High 9-4. Last meeting\/series: This is the first meeting between the two programs. Players to watch: Hanks, QB Paul Pendergrass (5-10, 165, Sr.), QB Emilio Noriega (5-11, 165, Jr.), RB Adonis Powell (5-9, 170, Sr.), WR\/CB Patrick Pettis (6-0, 190, Jr.), LB Franky Lopez (5-8, 165, Sr.); Abilene High, RB Paxton Grayer (5-10, 185, Sr.), RB Marcell Porter (5-6, 150, Jr.), LB Shaq Sims (5-8, 180, Sr.), OL Lorenzo Martinez (5-10, 255, Sr.), DL Tyler Cagle (5-10, 190, Sr.). Key injuries: None reported. Notes & Quotes: On paper, this is a much easier start to the season compared with how Abilene High began its 2010 campaign. Instead of opening with Belton and one of the best QBs in the state, the Eagles draw El Paso Hanks, which didn't make the playoffs last season. ... Abilene High has to replace several key players, including QB Ronnell Sims, RB Herschel Sims and WR Darius Joseph, with only three starters returning on each side of the ball. It's expected much of the offense will be based around Grayer, who rushed for 17 TDs while filling in for the injured Herschel Sims last season. Abilene High coach Steve Warren said he is excited about the young players the Eagles will feature this season. "These kids have been successful at every level," Warren said. "We're not sure what we'll do on Friday night because they've never been there, but it's their turn and time to step up to the plate. I like their chances." ... Warren said he is expecting to see Hanks rotate two QBs through its pass-heavy spread offense. Senior Paul Pendergrass threw for 1,211 yards and 12 TDs last season, while splitting time with junior Emilio Noriega, who passed for 1,016 yards and 10 TDs last year. The pass-heavy offense is going to be a big test for an inexperienced Eagles secondary, which features four new starters. "They're going to throw 80 percent of the time," Warren said. "They run a true spread offense. It will be a great test for our secondary." ... This is the first time Hanks and Abilene High have met on the football field, but given the Eagles' history against El Paso teams, they should like their chances. Abilene High has lost two games to a Sun City team since 1937, with the latest loss to El Paso Del Valle in the 2001 playoffs. Next game: El Paso Riverside at El Paso Hanks, 8 p.m. (MDT) Sept. 2, Excalibur Stadium, El Paso; Abilene High at Euless Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Pennington Field, Bedford. ABILENE COOPER AT WICHITA FALLS RIDER When\/where: 7:30 p.m. today, Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls 2010 records: Cooper 11-2; Rider 9-5. Last meeting\/series: Cooper 40, Rider 21 on Aug. 27, 2010 (Cooper leads all-time series 3-0). Players to watch: Cooper, QB Clayton Nicholas (6-3, 205, Sr.), DE Garrison Railsback (6-2, 225, Sr.), S Josh Bowman (6-1, 180, Sr.), OL Darrell Brown (6-5, 255, Sr.); Rider, DE Dylan McDorman (6-2, 290, Sr.), QB J.T. Barrett (6-1, 210, Jr.), LB Cody O'Donnell (6-1, 200, Sr.). Key injuries: None reported. Notes & Quotes: Cooper has perhaps the best player in District 3-5A running its offense, but senior QB Clayton Nicholas, a Texas Tech commit, is having to develop a chemistry with completely new weapons around him. Cooper graduated a talented class at its skill positions, including a pair of 1,000 yard rushers in Alford Cooper and Davon Riddick. But new head coach Todd Moebes, who was the Cougars' defensive coordinator last season, says more than just a couple new faces have stepped up and proven they can be a reliable target for Nicholas. "It's not something we just started addressing this week," Moebes said. "We started working on replacing those guys in spring practice. We told them they're having to compete for a starting job and two-a-days were very competitive. We've found several guys we have confidence in." ... Rider went four rounds deep in the playoffs last season under the direction of first-year head coach Jim Garfield. The Raiders spread attack is centered around dual-threat junior QB J.T. Barrett. Barrett is a superb athlete capable of beating a team with his arm or legs and is getting looks from colleges such as Oklahoma, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, Clemson and Baylor. "You've always got to make sure somebody is accounting for a guy like that at quarterback," Moebes said. "He always has the option to keep the ball and run. Their spread attack is all about getting their playmakers in space and attacking you one-on-one. (Barrett) is their best weapon for that." ... Last year's game between Cooper and Rider was much closer than the final score, 40-21, showed. The score was 27-21 heading into the fourth quarter and Cooper needed two TDs in the period to finally pull away from the Raiders. Cooper has never lost to Rider in their three prior meetings. Next game: Abilene Cooper at Austin Westlake, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Chaparral Stadium, Austin; Kennedale at Wichita Falls Rider, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Memorial Stadium, Wichita Falls. ANDREWS AT SAN ANGELO LAKE VIEW When\/where: 7:30 p.m., San Angelo Stadium, San Angelo On the air: KACT 105.5 FM, KACT 1360 AM, Andrews 2010 Records: Andrews 8-4; Lake View 1-9 Last game: Season opener for both teams Players to watch: Andrews, RB\/DB Joey Prieto (5-8, 150, Jr.), K\/P Jake Higgs (6-0, 165, Sr.), QB Shane Dolgener (6-3, 165, Soph.); Lake View, DB Myles Wheeler (6-1, 195, Sr.), LB Victor Saucedo (5-9, 185, Sr.) Notes & Quotes: Andrews goes into the season having to rebuild off a senior-laden team. Head coach Jeff Cordell said he saw improvement from his team in scrimmages against Big Spring (which was scoreless) and Denver City (won by Andrews 4-1). He said the young kids got after it and weren't scared. ...Dolgener won the starting QB job over senior Josh Criswell, who will be playing wide receiver and starting at safety for the Mustangs. ...The Class 4A Chiefs have a new coach in Doug Kuhlmann, who was a finalist for the Greenwood job in 2010. Kuhlmann brings a wishbone offense from Class 2A Vanderbilt Industrial, which is a switch from the spread offense they ran under Sterlin Gilbert. ...Cordell said the Chiefs have a lot of size on the lines and from what he's seen, they're doing a good job of running the new offense. ...Andrews defeated Lake View 22-7 in last year's season opener. Next: Plainview at Andrews, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Mustang Bowl, Andrews; San Angelo Lake View at Fort Stockton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Panther Stadium, Fort Stockton FORT STOCKTON AT BIG SPRING When\/where: 7:30 p.m. Memorial Stadium, Big Spring On the air: KBST 95.7 FM, Big Spring 2010 Records: Big Spring 5-5, Fort Stockton 1-9 Last game: Season opener for both teams Players to watch: Big Spring, QB Garrett Stuteville (6-1, 185, Sr.), OG\/DT Chris Nunez (6-3, 260, Jr.), LB Max Pappajohn (5-10, 180, Jr.); Fort Stockton, QB Adrian Martinez (5-10, 180, Sr.), RB Fidel Mata (5-10, 200, Sr.); LB Lance Luera (5-8, 175, Sr.) Notes & Quotes: The Steers are coming into the season with an experienced defense as seven starters return off last year's unit. Big Spring coach Phillip Ritchey said the defense is going to be the key for his team in every game as the offense rebuilds after losing 10 of 11 starters. ...Ritchey said the offense has made strides but still must work on being more consistent. The Steers scrimmaged Andrews to a scoreless tie, while Lubbock Estacado outscored Big Spring 2-0. ...Ritchey said he's excited about the first game to see where his team is at. ...Fort Stockton is coming off a tough year but has seven starters returning on each side of the ball. From what Ritchey has seen, he said the Panthers look to be much improved under first-year coach Derrick Taylor and they're doing a good job running the football in their multiple-I offense. ...Big Spring defeated Fort Stockton 20-0 in last year's season opener. Next: Wolfforth Frenship at Big Spring, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Memorial Stadium, Big Spring; San Angelo Lake View at Fort Stockton, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Panther Stadium, Fort Stockton SAN ANGELO GRAPE CREEK AT STANTON When\/where: 7:30 p.m., Buffalo Stadium, Stanton 2010 Records: Stanton 10-2; Grape Creek 4-6 Last game: Season opener for both teams Players to watch: Stanton, FB\/LB Rene Padron (5-7, 180, Sr.), TE\/DE Ethan Mauldin (6-3, 160, Sr.), RB\/LB Tim Anderson (5-10, 150, Soph.); Grape Creek, QB Donovan Broadway (Sr.), DB Corey Lykins (Jr.), RB Calen Saldivar (Soph.) Notes & Quotes: The Buffaloes suffered a big blow when they lost junior RB\/LB Blake Evans to a season-ending knee injury in a scrimmage against Crane. Coach John Peterson said Evans was scheduled to have surgery this week. Peterson said his loss will probably be felt more on defense as he was the second-leading tackler coming back and also had good size (6-0, 225). Anderson looks to start in place of Evans at both RB and LB. ...Peterson said he saw his team improve, especially the offensive line from that first scrimmage against Crane in a scrimmage against Tahoka. ...Peterson said sophomore Ruben Cazares won the starting quarterback job after a tough competition. ...Peterson said Grape Creek, like always, will be a good test for his team. Both of these teams have played in some close games in recent years with Stanton having won last year 20-14. Peterson said the Eagles have quite a few juniors and seniors on the roster and do a good job of running the football. Next: Stanton at Reagan County, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2; Brady at Grape Creek, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Around the Area SNYDER (0-0) AT MONAHANS (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Estes Memorial Stadium: This game was a thriller in 2010 and expect more of the same between these two West Texas powers. PECOS (0-0) AT ALPINE (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Jackson Field: Both teams will find out a ton about themselves in this game. CRANE (0-0) AT VAN HORN (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Eagle Stadium: Crane's redemption tour begins today. KERMIT (0-0) AT ANTHONY (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Wildcat Stadium: New Yellow Jackets coach Coby Owen begins his tenure with one long road trip. FORSAN (0-0) AT MCCAMEY (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Badger Stadium: The Buffaloes will take on a revamped Badgers squad in what should be a good test for both teams. SEAGRAVES (0-0) AT IRAAN (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Braves Field: This Class A battle is always one to watch. WINK (0-0) AT PLAINS (0-0), 7:30 p.m., Cowboy Stadium: Wink begins its quest to return to the postseason.


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cop (something) from (someone or something)(redirected from copped from her)
cop (something) from (someone or something)
To surreptitiously take something from someone or something. Did Lizzie really cop a fancy lipstick from the department store?
See also: cop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
cop something from someone or something
Sl. to steal or swipe something from someone or something. Some thug copped my watch from me. Max copped food from a number of stores.
See also: cop
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.


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Dear Bishop(s), First and foremost, I need to tell you something that has been on my mind and is long overdue. With the recent media coverage of the Bishops interview questions and the news around it I just have one thing to say- Thank you. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy … Continue reading An open letter to all my Latter-Day Saint Bishops
"After all we can do" is never going to be enough, and that's OK
I knew something was wrong with my back the minute I heard it pop. I was helping someone move heavy furniture and felt my lower back pop multiple times. The pain shot down my spine, went to my pelvis and down both legs. After a few weeks of trying to ignore the constant pain and … Continue reading "After all we can do" is never going to be enough, and that's OK
What I wished I told my grandpa before he passed away
I had a prompting a few days before my grandpa passed away two years ago to write a blog directed at him to try and help him not fear death. Unfortunately I didn't heed that quiet prompting and so I am writing this as a memorial to him with the hopes of righting a wrong … Continue reading What I wished I told my grandpa before he passed away
Sam-A Muslim refugees story
Have you ever feared for your life? Was there a time where you lost everything and had the decision of being with your family or leaving them behind, basically giving them a death sentence? There are hundreds of families, specifically Muslim families who experience these difficulties on a day to day basis and I came … Continue reading Sam-A Muslim refugees story
Triumph amidst tragedy-What a car wreck on my mission taught me about the Plan of Salvation
It all happened so fast. I was sitting in the middle front seat of a Chevy S10 traveling back from helping a new convert, Michelle and her husband Tony move to a new home, my eyes slowly started to close due to the workload we had just performed. Michelle was driving and my companion on … Continue reading Triumph amidst tragedy-What a car wreck on my mission taught me about the Plan of Salvation
Elder Holland-Thank you for saving my life
I want to start by saying that I have not had the great privilege of meeting Elder Holland-one of the Lord's apostles, but his powerful and encouraging spirit has been a guiding and comforting light throughout my adulthood. As mentioned before in other blogs briefly, I have expressed my encounters with adversity and turmoil. The … Continue reading Elder Holland-Thank you for saving my life
President Monson, I will sustain you
This past weekend, the 185th Semi-Annual Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints commenced to its more than 15 million members across the world, as well as to the general public. It was a momentous occasion because 3 new apostles were called, which that number of new ones called during Conference had … Continue reading President Monson, I will sustain you
When I could no longer walk, the Book of Mormon gave me the strength to stand
When I was 2 months old, my parents started to notice that my skull was growing at an abnormal rate. They took me to the hospital to figure out the issue. Upon my arrival and after numerous tests were done over the course of a few months, I was diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus-a condition in … Continue reading When I could no longer walk, the Book of Mormon gave me the strength to stand


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It's considered bad manners to say "I told you so," so pretend I'm not saying that. Among these "who told us so," pointing out the consequences of rising CO2 levels on the climate, were scientists throughout the world, writer/activist Bill McKibben, columnist and writer Thomas Friedman, President Obama and Vice President/film producer Al Gore, almost every environmental organization, and me. Yes, about eight years ago I wrote an opinion piece in the New Times about Climate Change Action Day, a350.org event.
Despite these warnings about the consequences of inaction, the levels of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases are still rising. The U.S. has failed to sign on to the Paris Climate Treaty, thanks to President Trump and his advisors. And as our southern states deal with Irma's ramifications, President Trump urges further repeal of environmental regulations (or non-enforcement, which is the same thing) and more gas, oil, and coal extraction, all in the name of increasing jobs.
But perhaps former deniers of human-caused climate change who witnessed the devastation caused first by Hurricane Harvey and now Hurricane Irma, in the USA, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and the destroyed island of Barbuda, will ponder what a future of increasingly lethal storms would mean and what should be done.
I can only hope that the Republican legislators in Congress whose states/constituents have suffered this month (and for many months to come) will finally wake up and smell ... not the coffee, but the reality of climate change and finally take meaningful action.
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A strong safety net for our community
Too many of our neighbors are one flat tire or illness away from facing hunger. Parents skip meals so their kids can eat, seniors skip meals so they can pay for needed medications.
When families face problems like these, we're the safety net they can depend on to keep food on the table. We're working with other hunger-relief partners to find new solutions to keep the safety net strong year after year. Together last year we served more than half a million people and helped provide them with more than 107 million meals.
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What is the impact of having enough food? Food stability means being able to live fully as a productive parent, employee or student, being able to focus on your quality of life without worrying about how to feed yourself or your family.
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Second Harvest Heartland partners with more than a thousand food shelves and hunger-relief programs. We create new partnerships with schools, hospitals and clinics to broaden and deepen our reach across our service area.
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Creating A Success Of Your Property Business
Most people are considering starting a property business but lack an awareness of how to start. If you think it's intimidating, then this post is for yourself. This article is packed with sound advice and information on starting and looking after your business.
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Keys To The Solution
- The Solution - The Keys to life is available through Amazon.
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Are you living the life that you always imagined, the life that you really desire? Can you realize your dreams, or are they gradually slipping away from you?
Life is indeed a wondrous journey, but modern living has caused many to loose their way, drifting far from their intended life. Start to create the life you live as it was originally intended to be lived, free of the chains created by modern society, a life built upon joy and bliss.
Stop surrendering the decisions controlling your life by allowing others to interfere with your future, you have the right to make all the choices concerning how you experience your life. Start living the life that you deserve by taking back control over your destiny.
Direct your desires towards creating a life that you truly deserve, realizing your dreams, creating the things that you want, gaining the know-how into what life is really all about.
When planning a holiday most people take care of all the details in advance, booking flights, arranging transport, hotel accommodation, tour guides, et cetera. Yet in life, the greatest journey that everyone will ever make, most people don't prepare or plan their life course as well as they should; they don't work to create a life of joy, peace, health and wealth.
Develop the seeds for thought that will be the basis to create a new and richer life for yourself. Richness is not financial, but rather a life of bliss, something money can't buy.
Take care of every detail of your life, leaving no stone unturned, never just scratch the surface of anything you undertake, do it fully, until it is entirely completed, this is the only way to avoid regrets.
Life was never meant to be difficult, it was meant to be a wondrous adventure, that ideal is traded for whatever exists because of complacency when whatever occurs is accepted uncompromisingly. For many the status quo is far more acceptable than taking the supposed risks of change.
You can't change anything that has gone by, but living life to its full extent and purposes is truly a joy to carry with you forever. The things that really matter must be clearly identified, you do the have an influence upon determining them.
Each of us are creators with the potential to achieve even the wildest dreams if the necessary effort is simply put into achieving or obtaining the things desired. Consider the directions to take to begin the journey back to your true life path.
The purpose and meaning of your life are to give purpose and meaning to life; to find out not only who you are but also who you have the potential to be, then pursue that goal. Open your mind to the infinite possibilities that do exist for you. Born through your dreams, then crystallized into form by your desires, given impetus by your expectations, then made real through your beliefs.
Life is made up of chances to make choices, decisions what you wish to do; the accumulated result of those choices is what is called your life.


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VENECIA 2020 Venice Production Bridge
Los retos poscoronavirus de los exhibidores de cine de autor, a debate en Venecia
- La conferencia del Venice Production Bridge titulada "Oportunidades y retos del sector de cine de autor tras la pandemia" acogió la participación de siete prestigiosos ponentes
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On 5 September, the third day of the Venice Production Bridge (3-11 September), a panel entitled "Opportunities and challenges in the Arthouse sector following the pandemic" took place at the Hotel Excelsior's Spazio Incontri. The discussion, moderated by Cineuropa's own editor-in-chief Domenico La Porta, saw the participation of seven industry speakers, namely CNC's director of international relations Mathieu Fournet, IFFR director Vanja Kaludjercic, President of CICAE and of the AG Kino association of German arthouse cinemas Christian Bräuer, President of the FICE association of Italian arthouse cinemas Domenico Di Noia, Imagine Film Distribution's associate manager Tinne Bral, Poland's Kino Pod Baranami director and member of Krakow Film Klaster Marynia Gierat and chair of the European Parliament's Culture and Education Committee Sabine Verheyen.
La Porta, after introducing the "elephant in the room" — namely, the crisis currently faced by arthouse cinemas owing to the outbreak — and the importance of finally having an A-list festival taking place physically, gave the floor to Verheyen. The chair said that some schemes to protect arthouse exhibitors were in place but "did not have the same impact everywhere" and that the committee was currently fighting to get a minimum share of 1% of the budget (or €7.7 billion) for the cultural sector. "We're not asking that much, considering that 4.2% of the European GDP is produced through cultural activities", she added. Speaking about the Creative Europe Media programme, Verheyen explained that the new ideal budget should account for €2.8 billion spread over seven years; however, some member states are reluctant and are trying to push for a €1.64 billion investment, which would be just slightly higher than the last seven-year programme's fund.
Later, Fournet talked about the current situation facing French exhibitors, saying that "the CNC has set up different measures to help the sector, especially arthouse cinemas" and has guaranteed "more flexibility for paying taxes and social contributions", while being able to keep on paying all of the other subsidies. He also confirmed that in September a new emergency plan would be implemented, with new bonuses for producers and distributors to encourage the release of fresh titles. He also touched upon the collaboration in place with Unifrance, which, among other objectives, aims at promoting French movies in foreign cinemas.
Next, Bral recalled the timeline of cinema reopening in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and highlighted the steep decline of arthouse cinemas' revenue (which were not helped by the poor summer programming) as well as the importance of good communication campaigns to bring back viewers to cinemas. Within the Benelux area, the Netherlands is the market showing the best response, while Belgium is struggling as it is penalised by the limited number of screens.
Later, Gierat explained that her team had built up a digital platform with the help of a New Zealander firm and used mostly social media and newsletters to keep in touch with viewers. The reception of their efforts was generally good and viewers were keen to watch even old releases. Brauer, on the other hand, pointed out that the biggest challenge currently is to establish a "fair model" balancing the relations between exhibitors and VoD platforms as well as the urgency of receiving support to keep cinemas running.
Kaljudercic believes that this peculiar phase can represent "a moment of reflection for when things will go back to normal", whose repercussions are still difficult to predict. Di Noia reported the encouraging results of Italian cinemas' reopening and how the national industry was living a state of grace in 2019 and during the first two months of 2020. Moreover, viewers showed their solidarity during the lockdown, refusing in many cases to cancel cinema subscriptions and not claiming refunds. On 7 August, 80% of Italian screens are open to viewers and the releases of Tenet and After We Collided are bringing good profits. "We still lack a strong art film, though, perhaps caused by Cannes not taking place this year", he added. Besides, Di Noia is confident that the crisis may become an opportunity for European art films, as he doubted that 200-300 million Hollywood budgets will be still invested because of the many risks in place, thus "our cinema may become more competitive and more present".
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Maine has many award-winning ski resorts and ski hills, but for those who prefer not rocketing down a mountain on a pair of skis, there is loads of incredible cross-country ski trails in Maine. Here are our 10 favorites.
Bethel Nordic Ski Center is in the center of the classic small Maine town of Bethel. Located not far from Sunday River Ski Resort, the trails wind through the golf course and the nearby forest for a total of 30 kilometers of well-groomed trails.
Carter's X-C Ski Center has two locations in western Maine. Their original center is located on Route 26 in Oxford and their second center is just a few miles from Sunday River in Bethel. The Oxford location has over 40 kilometers of groomed trails that range in difficulty from beginners to the immediate skier, whereas, the Bethel location is slightly larger with over 55 kilometers of trails for the beginner to the advanced skier.
Pineland Farms is home to over 5,000 acres of pastureland and forests for various outdoor activities year-round. During the winter months, the trails are open to the public for skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing. Pineland has over 30 kilometers of professionally-groomed trails open to both classic and skate skiers. Pineland has a well-stocked rental shop with rental packages for both classic and skate skis.
Located in southern Maine, Harris Farm is home to over 40 kilometers of trails through pastures and woods. Trails range from flat beginner-friendly trails to more advanced trails with rolling hills. About 30 kilometers of the trails are groomed for skate skiing while over 35 kilometers are tracked for classic skiing.
Five Fields Farm is in the picturesque town of Bridgton near Shawnee Peak Ski Area. During the warmer months, Five Fields Farm is an active apple orchard and during the winter months you can ski through the orchard and take in the views of the western Maine mountains! Over 25 kilometers of groomed and backcountry trails are available for beginners to advanced skiers.
During the winter months Smiling Hill Farm grooms over 25 kilometers of trails winding through their vast pastures and woods. Trails are tracked for classic skiing and wide enough for skate skiers. Smiling Hill Farm is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Portland so it's one of the closest trail systems to the city.
Bradbury Mountain State Park is a state park located on Route 9 in Pownal. The state park is a popular summer destination for hiking, but it is equally great in the winter. The park is home to miles of trails that range in difficulty of steep climbing up to the top of the mountain to nice wide trails across the street. Trails open to cross-country skiers include: Boundary, Northern Loop, Ski, Switchback, and Tote Road.
Libby Hill Trails is a great network of eight miles of widely groomed trails open to the public daily for free. Trails vary on difficulty as the area is rather hilly, but they are open 24/7 during the winter months so you can easily do a night ski, just be mindful of neighboring homes.
The Fort Kent Outdoor Center was opened in 1999 and has hosted multiple national and international Nordic and biathlon events. The three-kilometer ski loop is one of the best in North America. There is a full-service cross-country and snowshoe shop on site.
The Nordic Heritage Center is the jewel of the crown of Maine. It has hosted many international ski events over the years, including the 2010 USSA JO National Championships. The center has over 20 kilometers of world-class cross-country trails designed by John Morton of Vermont.


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Well, if you did not get enough Stephen Amell on 'Arrow,' or thought you would be missing him this summer when all of the CW superhero shows go on hiatus, fear not, for you can see the man literally in action over on NBC when he joins a host of other celebrities competing on 'American Ninja Warrior.' The series is set to debut their celebrity edition on May 25th. Amell announced his involvement with the show via Twitter this week (check out the Tweet below, plus all the fan reply Tweets), which came as no surprise to anyone who remembered comments the actor made last year when he expressed interest in being on the show.
I'm doing #AmericanNinjaWarrior with Master Ninja Coach The Mighty @KacyCatanzaro, May 25th on NBC. YOU WILL BE ENTERTAINED!!!
— Stephen Amell (@StephenAmell) April 5, 2017
A lot of people have commented on the fact that Amell is well known for the salmon ladder he regularly works out with on 'Arrow,' which is one of the many challenges on 'American Ninja Warrior,' so clearly it is one obstacle he should be able to overcome. Over the years the man has gone out of his way to train in many techniques that would prove useful in his role as Oliver Queen including archery and parkour, so he has proven to be very athletic. Plus on 'American Ninja Warrior,' he is being paired with former Olympian Kacy Catanzaro as his coach, so he definitely has a lot in his favor going into the competition, though it should be stated that it also comes with a lot of pressure. Should he fail early on, he is sure to get a lot of comments from people who claim he clearly plays up his athletic abilities way more than he should, but for now, all signs point to Amell being a serious contender for 'American Ninja Warrior.'
Are you excited to see Amell join the other celebrities this summer in the competition? Do you think he will be up to the challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Nick is a freelance writer based in Los Angeles, who belongs to the privileged few who enjoyed the ending to 'Lost.' For more of Nick's thoughts and articles, follow him on Twitter.


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Some parents and teachers have welcomed the government's extension of the deadline for registering for school exams, but said extending loans to students who can't afford to take the tests and limiting them to six subjects falls short of a solution to the crisis.
The government last week put off the deadline for exams registration to October 16, and said it would allow students and families to pay the cost of exams over three months.
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association said the government steps were positive, but added that people taking out the exam loans needed to fully understand them.
More than 70% of students nationwide did not register for the November examinations due to the cost, unions representing teachers said. At US$10 per exam, full set of eight ordinary-level exams would cost US$80, rising to US$160 for the same number of advanced exams.
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe National Coordinator Oswald Madziwa told Studio 7 reporter Jonga Kandemiiri that the government has not acted in students' best interest.


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Watch Buffalo '66
- 1998
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Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo), fresh out of prison, decides to take revenge on a hapless athlete whose Super Bowl foible costs him $10,000. At the onset of Billy's fateful journey, he kidnaps a tap dancer named Layla (Christina Ricci), whose role as a hostage includes posing as Billy's wife for his psychotic parents. Billy's father (Ben Gazzara) is a puppy-killing sadist whose only positive trait is a smooth singing voice. Meanwhile, Billy's mom (Anjelica Huston) plays a recording of the doomed Super Bowl play over and over in the pointless hope that the results will change. Neither of them do much to hide their contempt for their son, even though they have no idea he'd been incarcerated. They swoon over Layla, though, and she attempts to win support for Billy by telling over-the-top stories of an imaginary career in the CIA. After dinner, Billy sneaks away to make a phone call to his friend, Goon (Kevin Corrigan), who sent letters to Billy's parents so that they wouldn't suspect his being in prison. Goon's had enough of being Billy's do-boy and insists on being called "Rocky." Flashbacks to Billy's encounter with a ruthless bookie (Mickey Rourke) flesh out the plot. With the main players now introduced, the film proceeds to show Billy's attempts to track down his victim. Along the way, he fights his growing feelings for Layla. He's never known true love, and even his attempts at sweetness (a darkly humorous night at a bowling alley) turn into a strife-filled bicker-fest. The movie's climax arrives when Billy locates the man he intends to kill. Will he go through with his plan, thus achieving revenge but throwing away his own life in the process? Or will Layla's love prove to be the agent of change in his troubled life? An artful, violent culmination answers these questions in a way that shocked both critics and audiences alike.