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It seems that sports commentary today often devolves into bite-size "takes." Is there still room for the more nuanced columns you wrote throughout your career?
One of the greatest things about the internet originally was that it allowed for longer takes, more well-developed stories that weren't restricted by the amount of space you had in a newspaper. The initial benefit seems like it's been curtailed and hasn't been developed as much as it could have been. But there's still an appreciation, a time and a place, for something that has been well-developed. It might not go viral as easily, but I think it will find that audience. If people have time to binge watch shows and can dedicate 14 hours to watching a season of TV in one day, they have time to read a well-thought-out, well-reported, well-written story.
When you changed jobs throughout your career, did you find yourself having to adjust your writing voice to stand out?
You have to adjust for your audience. When I was working for the Washington Post, I would drop more political references in my stories because that that was the currency of the town. When I got to the LA Times, I had to drop in more entertainment industry references, because that's what makes that town go. When I got to ESPN, I had to realize I was writing for a strictly sports audience, a hardcore sports audience that didn't want to stray too far from the meat and potatoes of sports. They didn't want the side dishes. You do have to take into consideration that people might be reading me in China, Australia or South America.
Is adjusting your writing voice something you emphasize in your Medill classes?
Yes. Now that everyone has a voice, it's even more essential that yours stand out. There are ways to do that. You can have unique information. You can have distinctive styles. Those are all things that can emerge from this huge pool of voices out there, this cacophony of noise.
What attracted you about coming back to Medill to direct the sports journalism initiative?
I had been teaching since 2004 at USC as an adjunct professor, and I really enjoy that. The opportunity to spend more time doing that was appealing to me because that had been one of the more rewarding things that I did. Because it was Medill, because it's what really gave me my start, because it represented the best decision that I made in my life, the opportunity to come back to hopefully pass on something to new generations of students was too much to pass up.
With the NFL players' national anthem protests, among other actions, do you think sports is the right venue for political protest?
It's a renewed era of politicization in sports. Athletes are empowered by their voices in social media and motivated by the causes of these times. Sports is definitely the right venue, just as it was the right venue for Jackie Robinson to push for integration and for Muhammad Ali to protest the Vietnam War. By the way, if baseball can commemorate Jackie Robinson every year, then boxing should find a way to honor Ali on an annual basis. He's the most important figure in the history of the sport.
With all that's going on in the world, why do sports still matter?
First, sports still matter because they're the most-watched programs on the main form of mass communication. No content is consumed live simultaneously by as many people as NFL games on television. And sports remain relevant because they reflect our society, the aspirations and upheaval, teamwork and pride and civil unrest and #MeToo. You can have those conversations without sports, but you can't have a comprehensive discussion of sports without those topics.
Why are you optimistic about the future of sports media?
This media landscape is more challenging than when I entered. It was pretty bleak a year or so before I graduated. There were no jobs. But it turned out to be the golden era because you had the growth of sports talk radio, you had the surge of ESPN and you had the introduction of the internet. It turned out that by the end of the '90s, it was one of the all-time great periods to be in sports journalism. So, right now it feels really difficult, but I'm hopeful and optimistic that platforms will come around that will enable this to be a better time than ever. It might not be a traditional path. I tell people that the path that I took isn't available. You're not going to be able to come out of college and work for 10 years at multiple major newspapers. That's not going to happen anymore. But that doesn't mean there can't be great or more interesting paths to better careers.
What's your favorite sports moment?
The older I get the harder it is to single out one great sports moment among the many I've been privileged to witness. Is it Ray Allen's shot in the 2013 NBA Finals? Justin Leonard's putt in the 1999 Ryder Cup? Fernando Valenzuela's no-hitter in 1990? I think I'll go with my shot that I hit to within a couple feet of the cup from 168 yards out on the par 5 13th hole at Augusta National.


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… marks the move from the light half of the year to the dark half.
Celebrated in the Germanic and Celtic traditions from the evening of 31 October to 1 November, it is
A festival of fires, old and new
Of appeasement and sacrifice
Of games and guessing
Of harvesting (livestock) and food:
apples and nuts (especially hazelnuts)
eggs and bacon
cakes and bakes
being the traditional foods associated with this ancient European festival.
Here under "Edibles for the Landscape" you will find Flammkuchen (Tarte flambée in French): originating from the Franco-Germanic region of Alsace, the original version is all about eggs, bacon, cheese and onion and remains an autumn favourite here in the heart of Europe to this day.

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No one likes to sit in the dental chair with someone rooting around in your mouth, especially if the reason for your visit was preventable. Good oral hygiene should be a top priority when it comes to looking after your family, and it should be encouraged if your family doesn't want unnecessary visits to the dentist. Luckily, there are a few natural ways to help your household maintain good dental health.
Use Eco-Friendly Dental Care Products
If you are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly as a household but are still using standard dental care products, then it is time to consider greener alternatives. As you probably already know, plastic is terrible for the environment. It takes many years to decompose, and it has a detrimental impact on marine life when it makes its way into the ocean. Unfortunately, a lot of toothbrushes and dental floss you find in supermarkets are made from plastic. Make the switch to dental care products that are made from biodegradable materials, such as bamboo and cornstarch. In addition, many types of mouthwash have high levels of alcohol, which can have a negative impact on some people. It can cause canker sores, dry mouth, and it has been linked to oral cancer. There are plenty of alcohol-free alternatives which contain natural ingredients that you can opt for instead.
Brush Your Teeth Properly
Implementing a good dental care routine is key to excellent oral hygiene. Make sure your family is well-versed in how to brush and floss properly. Flossing is recommended at least once per day, and it should be done before brushing. It loosens food debris and helps to clean in between teeth. Your family should brush their teeth twice a day for at least two minutes. They should brush before bed and on one other occasion earlier in the day. If you need any advice about good dental care practices, speak to the Oakwood Clinic, which employs a team of dentists and dental professionals ready to answer your questions. From general dentistry to cosmetic treatments, they provide an array of services to suit all needs. Visit the-oakwoodclinic.co.uk for more information.
Get Family Water Bottles
When it comes to looking after your teeth, drinking water is essential, as it helps increase saliva production, which washes away food debris stuck in teeth. It also reduces the risk of bacteria and plaque build-up. Therefore, it can be a fantastic idea to get water bottles for the entire family that you take out and about. It means you can avoid needlessly buying drinks while on the go, which could potentially be harmful to your teeth due to the sugar included.
Food and Drink
In addition to having access to water thanks to your water bottles, watching what you are drinking and eating at home is also vital for looking after your teeth. You should make the switch to herbal teas, like green teas, as they keep plaque from developing. Make sure to keep the entire family drinking water and only reserve soda for special treats. In addition, make sure that you are eating dairy products and fiber-rich fruits and vegetables.


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New Delhi: The National Herald matter, involving Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi and vice president Rahul Gandhi, among others, filed by BJP MP Subramanian Swamy, was on Saturday adjourned by the Patiala Court. The next hearing in the case will be held on November 18.
The matter was listed for filing of reply by accused person on Swamy's application. The newspaper gained limelight after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader filed a case in 2012 against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Congress treasurer Motilal Vora, party leaders Oscar Fernandes, Suman Dubey and Sam Pitroda.
Earlier on July 1, Delhi court sought a reply from Sonia, Rahul and other party leaders on Swamy's plea on which the Congress president and party vice-president filed their reply on July 22. Swamy, in his new application, sought documents from the Associated Journal Limited (AJL), including the copy of the ledger extract, bank statement filed with Registrar of Companies (ROC), minutes of the meeting in which the decision to convert the loan into share capital was taken, balance sheet, profit and loss account with Auditors Report in the year in which the loan was taken.
In the case drawn since 2012, Swamy's application alleged that the Congress granted an interest-free loan of Rs. 90.25 crore to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), owner of the National Herald newspaper. He also alleged that Congress did bungling in the loan and it was not repaid. He also said that Sonia and Rahul were made directors of a company – Young Indian – in November 2010, which acquired almost all the shareholding of the AJL and all its properties, reportedly worth Rs. 5,000 crore.


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"He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars;
he gives to all of them their names.
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;
his understanding is beyond measure."
Psalm 147:3-5
The same God who determines how many stars are in the sky, the God who names each one of them, is the God who draws near to you in your brokenness. The God who is bigger and greater than we can possibly fathom and who reigns over all that there is, is the God who takes it upon Himself to heal your broken heart. To bind up your wounds. To restore your soul.
It continues to amaze me how personal our God is. We can see it in the picture of Christ. Many times, in the midst of a crowd surrounding Him, He would stop and focus on one person. He didn't abide by social expectations—He spoke to women, He allowed children to come to Him, He touched lepers and dined with sinners and tax collectors. Because it was not His aim to be what everyone expected or to find the best of the best. It was to "bring good news to the poor…to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound" (Isaiah 61:1).
When my heart was broken, I was at a loss with how to fix it. Because healing a broken heart isn't a step-by-step process we can accomplish. God has reserved that delicate, careful process for the hands that formed our heart and intricately wove us together. He reserved it for Himself. Only He can restore it to greater beauty than ever before. And He will be faithful to do so, in perfect time.
"Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure." Let us be thankful today that this great God who is abundant in power is intent on our good and our healing. His understanding of all things, including that which is in the deepest crevices of our heart, is beyond measure. He isn't too big for us or our circumstances. He isn't too far away. In infinite grace and steadfast love, He draws near enough to envelop us in faithfulness and tenderly bind up our wounds.


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Simplest Ideas Make Greatest Impact
My book, An Unlikely Intervention, recounts the journey of a startup company's quest to find a treatment for severe pediatric diarrhea. It offers a vivid example of how even the simplest ideas can have a colossal impact in making the world a better place. The PanTheryx story suggests we should begin to question the belief that only large companies, massive capital investment, and byzantine scientific research are capable of improving the human condition.
Although pediatric diarrhea had been a worldwide killer of children for centuries, no advance in the treatment of the disease had emerged for more than forty years. Large pharmaceutical companies were spending billions of dollars annually to develop complex drugs to treat hundreds of serious diseases during this time, but none had tackled the second leading killer of children.
The founder of PanTheryx, Tim Starzl, took a different approach. Rather than seek a solution in the complex arena of biotechnology, Starzl realized that, in order to be effective in the poorest countries, his solution for pediatric diarrhea would have to be inexpensive, easy to use, and easy to transport and store; in other words– simple.
Although Tim's invention, DiaResQ, was simple in its application and use–an inexpensive powder that could be mixed with any potable liquid and consumed–its effectiveness was grounded in a deep understanding of immunology and therapeutic methodology. He thought of Ockham's razor, a problem-solving technique suggesting that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.
Tim observed that children being breastfed by their mothers did not normally contract the symptoms of diarrhea. His research revealed the amazing healing properties of colostrum, the first form of milk produced by mothers following the delivery of a newborn child. Tim theorized this super food supplied by nature might be the simple solution he needed. After further research, Tim focused on colostrum as the basis for his amazing invention.
Aristotle said, "Nature does nothing in vain." It is exhilarating to contemplate how many other seemingly intractable human dilemmas might be solved by vigilantly observing the wonders of the natural world around us. Going forward, startup companies and impact investors combined with simple solutions may lead the way. In words attributed to Albert Einstein, "everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."


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As a working mother with two boys under the age of four, I am always looking for new ways to make my life more efficient and cost effective. Google's free services are my saving grace. One of the newest ways I save money with Google is by making free phone calls directly from my Google Email account. (Gmail.com) This fantastic new service could not be easier to use. I simply log into Gmail and press the "Call phone" button. A dial pad appears, allowing me to call any cell phone or land line in the United States or Canada, completely free of charge. With nothing more than a $12 computer headset, the kids can talk to their Grandpa in Arizona for as long as they want, as often as they wish. And unlike other similar products, Google Phone does not force me to install a program on every computer I want to use it from. The service works on any PC or Mac with an Internet connection. I love Google!
With the addition of Google Phone to my Gmail account, I can check my email, sync my contacts to my cell phone, maintain my shopping list in Google tasks, which I can also access from my cell phone while at the market, and now make free phone calls too. What more could a mother ask for? Well, I could ask for a calendar that syncs with my mobile, while at the same time allowing me to collaborate with my husband's calendar. Lucky for me, Google has that covered as well. I will have all the splendid details for you next time on Tidbits of Mommy Tech.
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The House of Saucier loves Saturday Night Live! We wait in anticipation about who is going to be the hosts, musical guests and the announcement of the new cast members each season. Even when the sketches are bad and miss the mark, they have an inherent goodness about them that allows society to laugh.
But that doesn't mean this American icon is free from critique. This past week saw SNL as the cover story for alleged stealing of a sketch. While CBS This Morning did not say the phrase "copyright infringement," the implication in the story CBS ran could lead to that potentially being a claim.
A comedy troupe out of Los Angeles claims they have been performing a similar type sketch for several weeks. The skits in question feature women dressed as Tina Turner and stopping in between verses to speak negatively about what is going on in their…
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FTC Workshop: Changing Demographics, evolving conversations
by Ari Lazarus, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC
The Federal Trade Commission, "The Changing Consumer Demographics" workshop examines demographic shifts. As the U.S. population ages and gets more diverse, consumer protection strategies must evolve to make sure we're protecting all communities. Workshop participants, including expert demographers and leaders in marketing, consumer advocacy, and law enforcement, discussed what the population will look like in the future – and what that means for consumer protection. Read more >
The Pew Charitable Trust – Immigration & States Project
Pew's work examines the intersection of federal, state, and local immigration laws and policies and the potential impact on all levels of government. Learn more>
• Mapping Public Benefits for Immigrants in the States
• Immigration and Legalization
• US Immigration: National and State Trends and Actions Overview
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Prosperity Now
Prosperity Now believes that "prosperity" starts with financial security—not being one paycheck away from financial disaster. It gains momentum with financial stability – having savings to obtain assets that build wealth, like a house or an education. And it continues with financial mobility – the opportunity to climb the economic ladder for a brighter future.
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University of Washington West Coast Poverty Center
The West Coast Poverty Center works to bridge the gaps between anti-poverty research, practice, and policy by connecting scholars, policymakers, and practitioners; facilitating important social policy research; magnifying the reach of new knowledge; and fostering the next generation of anti-poverty scholars.
At the UW, the Center mentors the next generation of poverty scholars and practitioners through faculty awards, research assistantships and dissertation fellowships for graduate students, and graduate programs of study. Beyond the university, the Poverty Center works to bring poverty-relevant knowledge to policymakers and practitioners and to engage researchers and policy practitioners in dialogue through outreach, communications, and events. Learn more>
Your Money, Your Goals: A Financial Empowerment Toolkit for Social Services
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has created, Your Money, Your Goals, a toolkit that social services organizations can use to help their clients choose financial products and build skills in managing money, credit, and debt. Social services staff can use the toolkit to help clients dealing with debt and includes tools for:
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The financial education non-profit CENTS has created Senior Money, which is an instructional DVD, companion website, and in-person presentations to teach senior citizens how to spot and avoid all the scams aimed at them. The video, which features Attorney General Bob Ferguson, has three 35 minute sections: 1) reverse mortgages, 2) scams, and 3) identity theft and estate planning. Contact Tony Leahy at email@example.com or 206-267-7017 if you would like a free DVD or in-person presentation at your facility. The website has videos and additional resources can be found at www.seniormoneyproject.org.


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Executives at Sony Pictures Entertainment discussed getting as much as $20 million in incentives from Mexico's government if they changed characters and storyline details related to Mexico in the latest James Bond film, leaked emails show.
The changes, reported by tax news website TaxAnalysts.com, included replacing a scene set originally at a cage-match with a lavish Day of the Dead parade, and altering a scene in which the mayor of Mexico City is killed.
Film executives also responded to requests described in emails to make sure that the villain in "Spectre" not be Mexican, and that the new "Bond Girl" be Mexican.
Well into filming, the official '007' site revealed on March 9 that the franchise's first ever Mexican Bond Girl will be actress Stephanie Sigman, known for her starring role in the film "Miss Bala."
The TaxAnalysts.com report was based on leaked emails thought to come from the massive cyber-attack suffered by Sony last December.
The implications are that top-tier studios Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, long-time lead producer for the franchise, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is co-financing and handling the film's marketing and distribution, altered the production and script to please Mexican backers for millions in cash and savings in exchange for portraying the country positively.
The news came at a time when Mexico's government keeps sinking into a significant international image problem. Top-level Mexican government officials, including President Enrique Peña Nieto, have been caught in corruption allegations over real estate deals with government contractors, among other recent scandals.
Related: Dismissal of News Anchor in Mexico: A Return to 'Bad Old Days' of Media Control?
In the emails, film executives enthusiastically support changing the film as they faced a ballooning production budget.
"We should insist they add whatever travelogue footage we need in Mexico to get the extra money," wrote Amy Pascal, former co-chair of Sony Pictures, to Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM's motion picture group.
The leaked emails show studio execs discussing $14 million in incentives from Mexican backers, and making other adjustments to reach for $6 million more.
At the time, they saw the movie's gross budget topping into the $300 million range, which would make it the most expensive James Bond film ever made. Executives discussed goals to lower the film's budget to $250 million.
"You have done a great job in getting us the Mexican incentive," Glickman wrote in another message. "By all accounts we can still get the extra $6M by continuing to showcase the modern aspects of the city. […] Let's continue to pursue whatever avenues we have available to maximize this incentive."
Filming for the Mexico sequence in "Spectre" took hold of much of the Historic Center of Mexico City since last Thursday, and is scheduled to continue through April 1.
Claudia Ruiz Massieu, Mexico's cabinet-level tourism secretary, admitted that her ministry offered a "minor" financial backing to the film, calling the Sony production a potentially useful tourism booster for Mexico's capital of 20 million people.
Ruiz Massieu did not offer a figure but said the agency had no part in adjusting the film's script.
Related: Get Over It, Ex Mexican President Tells Parents of Missing Students on US Caravan.
During filming over the weekend, a vintage-looking helicopter maneuvered over the central Zocalo square of Mexico City, which was adorned as a set for the "Day of the Dead" festivities that actually happen in November, and mostly in small rural communities and cemeteries.
Originally, reports said, that sequence would have been filmed at a cage-fight.
The fictitious parade in the heart of Mexico's capital featured extras in over-the-top costumes and kitschy masks. In recent years, purists of Mexico's Day of the Dead traditions have complained the holiday is over-marketed and exploited by big brands in the United States.
And as it turns out, Italian veteran Monica Bellucci will play Lucia Sciarra, the new film's villain.
Other changes Mexican officials and businessmen reportedly asked for were the inclusion of high-flying cityscape shots and "modern" features of the city.
Authorities also requested that scenes showing the Mexico City police in action should be replaced with some sort of "special police force." The city's police department has come under fire for violently breaking up protests and arresting people at random during demonstrations.
Mexico City Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera — whose character in the film has been swapped for an ambassador — told reporters the city was offering security and managing traffic, but not cash. Mancera said some 2,500 people were employed as extras for the shoot downtown.
Officials at both Sony and inside Mexico's government have not explained the source of the money mentioned in the leaked messages.
Speaking to reporters in Mexico City, "Spectre" producer Michael G. Wilson also denied that changes were made to the Bond script at the behest of Mexican officials. The producer noted Bellucci's casting was always the choice. But he also admitted that private Mexican money has also helped cut the film's costs.
"There was a group of hotels and others involved, who gave us financial support," Wilson said. He did not elaborate.
Tax incentives to attract films are a ubiquitous reality around the world with many governments reimbursing 20-30 percent of the money spent by the production in a country.
Some, like Puerto Rico, which has served as a stand-in for Mexico on multiple occasions, actually pay back up to 40 percent, putting faith in the ultimate benefit of professionalizing the local industry and boosting their economies.
Mexico, by comparison, has a relatively small incentive program for so-called "high impact" international productions.
Mexico's National Film Institute (Imcine) offers only one tax incentive for fully foreign productions, the Proaudiovisual Fund (ProAv), which offers a rebate of up to 17.5 percent of the total spent in Mexico for projects exceeding more than 40 million pesos, or $2.6 million.
But according to local media outlets, spokespersons for Imcine and officials in charge of the ProAv fund both denied involvement with the production.
That means officials at both Sony and inside Mexico's government have not fully explained the source of the $20 million mentioned in the leaked messages. Mexican film officials and Sony Pictures did not reply to requests for comment from VICE News.
Related: The Man Responsible For Huge Government Blunders in Mexico Just Got a Seat on His Country's Supreme Court.
Follow James Young on Twitter @jimyoungDF.


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Photoshoot! My mom came to visit so she had to be my photo of the day —just like when my brother visited! Except she hates having her picture taken… Thankfully though, yesterday was rainy so we set up a quick photoshoot in the nearby park with her umbrella 😀
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Last Friday AMS Vice-President (Operations) John Manning handed Ban Righ Centre Director Barb Schlafer an $8,422 cheque the AMS Board of Directors decided to give either the centre or Queen's Day Care two and a half years ago.
In July 2005, four months after the AMS Board of Directors cancelled the AMS-run After-Hours Childcare service (AHC), the Board decided to give the $7,797 collected from its opt-outable student fee—which had already been approved for that year—to either the Ban Righ Centre or Queen's Day Care.
The money was never given out and sat in an account until last week when AMS Controller Scott Bell discovered it after being questioned about it by the Journal.
The Journal learned of the missing money from a thesis written by Andréa Stanger, ConEd '08, on the history and cancellation of the AHC.
AMS Assembly voted last Thursday to give the Ban Righ Centre the original fee plus accrued interest.
Schlafer said there was talk in 2005 that the money would come to the centre but it wasn't officially promised.
"This is a very big and wonderful surprise and, of course, we're delighted."
The money will go towards the centre's operating budget for this year, pending a decision by the centre's Board this Thursday, Schlafer said.
The After-Hours Childcare service opened in 1995. It provided supervised childcare for students, faculty, staff and community members from 5:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. It operated out of the Queen's Day Care building.
The AMS Board of Directors decided to close it in March of 2005.
Then-AMS Media and Services Director Andrew Graham said the service wasn't financially viable and went against AMS mandates to serve the undergraduate population and give undergraduate students employment opportunities.
Along with undergraduate students, the service was used by graduate students, faculty and community members. About 33 per cent of its users were undergraduate students.
The service required a certified, full-time early childhood educator to be present.
Because Queen's doesn't offer an early childhood educator program, the service employed non-Queen's staff and a handful of student volunteers.
The service's financial statements show in its last operating year, 2004-05, the service lost $1,775.29, up from a $6,847.86 loss in 2003-04.
In 1996-97 and 1997-98 the service made approximately $1,000.
In 2004-05, the service received $1,095.81 in fees from the SGPS, $3,000 from the University and $10,602.35 from the $1 opt-outable AMS student fee.
AMS General Manager Claude Sherren said when stakeholders met to discuss the cancellation in 2005, nobody was prepared to take responsibility for it.
"Nobody disputes that need, but the question is how to address it," he said.
The service was different from other AMS services that lose money every year, Sherren said.
"It was very difficult to get excited about providing the [AHC] service with nobody coming in the door to use it."
After after-hours childcare closed, Gamila Abdalla from Ban Righ Centre, Queen's Day Care Executive Director Eileen Beauregard, Patti Evaristo from the Human Resources department, Monica Stewart from the Vice-Principal (Academic)'s office and SGPS Executive Director Jennifer Stacey started a working group to discuss childcare issues within the University.
It's led by Associate Dean of Student Affairs Roxy Denniston-Stewart.
"In different places or forums the issue of childcare kept coming up," Denniston-Stewart said. "I thought it would be useful to have a sharing of knowledge."
The group began meeting in March 2007 and will release a document in February with information on existing childcare resources and unmet needs at Queen's and in the greater Kingston community.
"The idea is to create awareness on what the issues are and have the campus community comment," she said. "More than anything else, it's an information piece."
She said the group created a hypothetical proposal for a new evening childcare service on campus, modelled after the AHC.
"We just did this scenario to see what could happen," she said. "If we chose this, what would it look like?"
Denniston-Stewart said the group decided it would want the service to operate assuming a break-even budget, but that it needs to be understood théat childcare will always be a service, not a business.
She said the service would charge parents between $10 and $11 per hour—significantly higher than the $3 per hour fee AHC charged—but parents would be eligible for a subsidy from the city if the service were licensed. This price would make the service self-sufficient, without contributions from the SGPS, AMS or the University.
The group didn't know who would run the service.
Queen's Day Care Executive Director Eileen Beauregard said after-hours childcare was a good program but was precariously run.
"I think the biggest problem with the program comes with the transient nature of the AMS. … Records get lost or they're not kept and almost every year they were starting over," she said. "I'm surprised it lasted for as long as it did."
Beauregard said the AMS's only fault in cancelling the service was that it gave too little notice of the service's cancellation, leaving parents with less time to plan childcare alternatives for the next school year.
"They told us in May [2005]," she said. "To us it seemed to happen overnight."
She said the need for after-hours childcare still exists among student parents today.
"A lot of our parents used it and I think people would use it if they knew it existed," she said.
Beauregard suggested a trial project could be run for a few years to assess the needs and resources available.
"It's never going to be a big program, but it'll be well used."
Jennifer Stacey, who has two kids aged seven and 11, said she relied on the service as an undergraduate student.
"I was taking night courses and if it wasn't for the program, I wouldn't have been able to take mandatory courses at night for my program."
She said she took her two children there at least two evenings a week and there were always other children there.
"It wasn't packed when I was there but there were always five or six kids there," she said.
Stacey said she would still use the service now if it was offered.
"Last term I could have used it because I was TA-ing on Monday nights," she said. "I don't know a whole lot of babysitters and I wouldn't be able to impose on a friend every week."
She said after-hours childcare, and childcare in general, is facing a huge crunch at the University.
"I don't fault the AMS at all for not continuing with the program," she said. "It should be the University, SGPS and the AMS all sharing responsibility for it."
She said campus-wide initiatives are needed to address the issue.
"There's, like, a three-year waiting list to get into Queen's Day Care," she said. "New faculty have nowhere to place their kids.
"That's unacceptable."
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The Heroes
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Wednesday, November 23 at 8 p.m.
The return of The Heroes to the Milwaukee music scene is long overdue. Once a perennial favorite at all of southeastern Wisconsin's festivals, they are back, playing all of the hits from the '80s to today. This is a show you definitely won't want to miss!
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We are specialized on exciting fishing expeditions and group tours for over five years. As one of the first companies on the German speaking market, we focus on tropical fishing destinations and offer you an unique fishing adventure to more than ten countries. All our destinations are unique, full with fish and highly professional. We will never send you to a place we've not fished ourselfes before. Our group tours and expeditions are always guided by us!
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Andreas Knausenberger
For years, Andreas traveled the world in search of the special challenges and new spectacular destinations for you! He will guide you on most expeditions!
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Ralf Andree, as holder of the oldest German fishing tour operators, can draw on all his experience in the organization of fishing trips.
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Weiss, Martin D.
The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide: Protect Your Savings, Boost Your Income, and Grow Wealthy Even in the Worst of Times
An insightful look at how to protect, save, and grow wealth in difficult economic times
Having an effective financial and personal plan for the future is now more crucial than ever. And with the bestselling The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide now in paperback, you'll quickly learn how to create such a plan. This comprehensive guide was especially designed to help people map out a practical financial plan in this unpredictable economic environment, so that they can stop worrying about their money and just enjoy life.
Step by step, Martin Weiss-America's Consumer Advocate for Financial Safety-introduces, explains, and helps solve many of the new challenges and risks that face millions of Americans. Throughout the book, Weiss provides you with sound strategies for coping with the credit crunch, housing bust, and decline of the U.S. dollar.
- Discusses different ways to adapt to the realities of continuous market volatility
- Contains solutions to dealing with sinking real estate or falling stocks
- Examines the opportunities you'll have to buy choice assets at bargain prices during a depressed economy
The Ultimate Depression Survival Guide also examines important topics that today's investor must be familiar with-including global investing, foreign currencies, and commodities-if they intend to make it through the decade ahead.
Keywords: investment survival guide, protect wealth, save wealth, grow wealth, coping with the credit crunch, coping with the housing bust, coping with the decline of the U.S. dollar, life insurance, annuities, wealth protection, long term care insurance, global investing, foreign currencies, commodities, Martin Weiss, ultimate depression survival guide
- Author(s)
- Weiss, Martin D.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2009
- Language
- en
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- 1
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- 224 pages
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Stephen Dinan has called Sharla Jacobs and her husband and business partner Jesse Koren "the #1 source for turning coaches and holistic practitioners into 6-figure transformational leaders." Prominent entrepreneur Eben Pagan says Sharla and Jesse are "the leading authorities in holistic business training."
In the past 17 years, Thrive Academy members have earned hundreds of millions of dollars collectively, which means a lot of people are getting the healing and empowerment they need. Many of today's transformational leaders launched their business while working with Sharla and Jesse through Thrive Academy.
On the surface, it appears that the two are teaching practical skills and templates to coaches and holistic practitioners so they can attract more clients and have their first $10,000 month. However, what Sharla and Jesse are best known for is providing deeply life-changing experiences for people who know they've also got to work on their inner game if they want to create a thriving private practice or step into transformational leadership


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Sunnyvale, CA – Jon Rubinstein is to become chairman and CEO of Palm tomorrow, as Ed Colligan steps down after 16 years with the firm.
Former senior Apple exec Rubinstein has been executive chairman, overseeing research development and engineering, since October 2007. He was widely expected to pick up the CEO post, particularly after taking a leading role in the development of the Palm Pre.
He said: "I am very excited about taking on this expanded role at Palm. Ed and I have worked very hard together the past two years, and I'm grateful to him for everything he's done to help set the company up for success."
Rubinstein will spearhead Palm's efforts to overtake Apple in the smartphone market with the Pre, launched last week. He previously headed Apple's hardware engineering division, working on the iMac and iPod.
Colligan plans to take some time off and then join Elevation Partners, the private equity firm that is Palm's biggest investor, with a 25 percent stake.


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Welcome to Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital
Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital understands the bond that your pet has with your family. The goal of our veterinary clinic is to provide the best pet health care available throughout each stage of their life. Our full-service veterinary clinic is run by a dedicated team of veterinarians and staff that are devoted to providing your pet with the best veterinary care possible. At Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital, we are proud of the care we deliver, and the pets we treat as our own. Our animal clinic is happy to serve pets and their owners from across the Florida panhandle including the communities of Gulf Breeze, Pensacola, Tiger Point, Midway, and Navarre.
Our team of veterinarians and veterinary staff are dedicated to providing personalized, high-quality medicine and surgery. Our animal hospital is committed to providing each individual animal with tailored, compassionate care that fits their unique needs. We believe that excellent veterinary care is a partnership between the owners and their veterinarians, and that's why we place special emphasis on client education. As you look around our website, you will find information about our veterinary practice philosophy, our veterinary services, helpful forms to assist you, and an extensive pet medical library for you to search for additional pet health care information.
Whether you are coming to us from Tiger Point, Pensacola, Navarre, Midway, or Gulf Breeze, Florida, our pet hospital is delighted to serve you and your pets. Feel free to call ahead to schedule an appointment or to ask any questions you might have, our team of veterinarians and staff will be happy to help you. We hope to see you and your furry friends at our pet clinic soon!


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Having to visit your computer repair company every now and then just to check the status of your computer is something that most of us has experienced at some point in our lives. The problem when it comes to having your computer repaired at a popular repair shop is the fact that you need to wait in line to get your computer serviced. This in return will be paid with a properly repaired computer at the expense of your own time. That is why more and more people today would rather have onsite computer repair companies that bring their tools to your office or house in order to repair your computer without you having to leave the premises.
There are a few advantages that you can get when it comes to having your computer repaired onsite. First would be the fact that you do not need to get out of your home in order to get it fixed. The second most important thing is that you can easily facilitate the repair yourself, as well as learn from the repair company on the proper ways to fix the problem. But the most important part of having an onsite computer repair company help you with your computer problem is the fact that you do not need to do anything else. You only need to call them, and they will be there to help you with any type of computer problems that is delaying your work or business.
Computers play a big role in our world today; having a computer system breakdown in the middle of a working day can cost people money. A lot more compared to just having an experienced company to fix your computer onsite. That is why they have been the choice of so many businesses and homeowners today. You might also be amazed at how many people are not yet computer savvy in this computer age. For them, it is always easier to pay someone who can fix their problem and let it go away just like that.
In order to have a fast repair time that would be done onsite, you need to make sure that the onsite computer repair company knows what your computer is having troubles with. Call the company first and tell them what's bugging your computer as to give them an idea on what to expect and make the process faster. Common problems would only be software malfunctions that would just be easily reprogrammed and placed in a more stable state before the problem occurred. Hardware problems would usually come with neglect and age.
Do not be afraid to spend money when it comes to getting the best computer hardware; remember that they are the brains of your operation. They play a big role in the business world today, and even in houses having a computer is today's necessity. Invest time in reading about the proper maintenance of your computer system in order to avoid such costly repair bills. Or you can easily search the internet for some really effective ways on how to fix your computer problem.


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Rhyming activities
Discover Pinterest's 10 best ideas and inspiration for Rhyming activities. Get inspired and try out new things.
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Today, I'm sharing 20 FREE Rhyme Time game boards we have used to continue the rhyming fun! Rhyming is such an important pre-reading skill. My almost 4 year old loves playing simple rhyming games wherever we go. I've even created a DUPLO rhyming activity for her as well as a Roll-a-Rhyme game. *The free download ... Read More about FREE Rhyme Time Game Boards
Use these free rhyming picture cards with the Down By The Bay song. Kids love matching the rhymes on the cards and using them to extend the classic song.
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Free Printable Rhyming Puzzles The last couple of weeks we've been learning about rhyming. We've been reading some of our favorite rhyming books like Giraffe's Can't Dance, Nanette's Baguette, and Commotion In The Ocean. These Free Printable Rhyming Puzzles will help the students practice matching words that rhyme. . I wanted the students to be able to […]
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Are you looking for fun activities to keep your kids learning during the summer break? Avoid the summer slide with these hands-on activities that are perfect for Preschool going into Kindergarten!
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Flow magazine is a great local mag that covers the mountain biking life.
The following is from the introduction to their recent story on mountain biking at Mt Buller in Victoria's high country.
I'm on the chairlift for the second time that morning during day 2 of Bike Buller when my phone chimes in from the top pocket of my CamelBak. It's Will, who's here in Buller for the first time – his text reads simply:
Decoding Will's particular blend of babbled enthusiasm, I know that the Delatite River Trail has lived up expectations and has left him, as we promised, as frothy and shaken up as any good vanilla 'shake should be. Thinking back to my first ever run down the Delatite, I can recall how he must be feeling – the manic speed of it all, the stomach clenching fear as you get off the ride line and big rocks start flicking your wheels about, the disbelief at just how long it keeps it on descending. And finally a mixture of relief at having survived unscathed, and desire to just do it all again RIGHT NOW.
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Source: Reddit Sebastian Castelier of Al-Monitor has a good roundup of different reactions from a few Saudi commentators. Abdulrahman al-Rashed has taken up the prospects of a Biden administration for the Gulf in a trio of op-eds, leading off with an emphasis on the enduring importance of the US-Saudi relationship. Contrary to what the anti-Saudi … Continue reading On the U.S. Elections
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The Abraham Accord
Emirati Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi Gulf/Saudi reactions to the "Abraham accord" normalizing relations between the UAE and Israel - my time is limited, so this post will be a work in progress (updated with column from Abdelrahman al-Rashed, 8.15.2020 + further columns, 8.16.2020 + further columns 8.24.2020). Saudi papers in general have seemed uncertain how … Continue reading The Abraham Accord
The Deal of the Century
The Palestinian Issue Through the (Very Recent) Ages First, check out Ian Black's excellent review of GCC-Israel ties. Now, a look back at the past 5 years or so of prominent commentator Abdelrahman al-Rashed's main articles related to Palestine and the Palestinians. From 2014 - "The Secret of Palestine's Negotiations" I doubt that Kerry's plan … Continue reading The Deal of the Century
KSA Papers: 6.22-6.29, 2019
Iranian Air Forces renew their pledge of allegiance with Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. 2017, khamenei.ir UN Report on the Death of Jamal Khashoggi "What is always happens is that the hostile media has its material ready and its agenda set, as in the case of the report of the UN Rapporteur on Wednesday. The … Continue reading KSA Papers: 6.22-6.29, 2019


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I wasn't familiar with Francis Plug, the troubled comic creation of Paul Ewen, until I came across an amusing board in my local Waterstones set up in his honour. 'The funniest book you will read this summer…' it read along with a quite unusual guarantee….
Picture courtesy of @WaterstonesNG twitter feed
Fortunately, after finishing reading How To Be A Public Author I can assure Pete of Waterstones in Nottingham that his backside is safe!
This is a surreal, amusing look at the literary world through the eyes of Francis Plug – gardener, aspiring writer and drinker of copious amounts of wine. In his quest to pen a self-help book to assist fellow authors, Francis travels to meet writers of Man Booker Prize winning novels – with bizarre and hilarious consequences.
Plug's observations are amusing and I was sniggering from the opening chapter when he likens the bottled water sitting untouched at author events to tasting like 'something from an ornamental frog in a garden pond' and smelling like a 'wet mitten on a radiator' Once he has taken in his surroundings (and half of the complimentary wine!) he then becomes involved in awkward conversations with authors and fellow event goers where you can almost feel them squirming through the pages.
This is ultimately a funny read but alongside the comedy there are more serious themes that come through. Despite his over-confident, irritating persona Francis has a vulnerable side. He is quite a lonely character who seems to be struggling with finding his feet. Ultimately he longs to write but has nothing much to show for it and his career as a gardener is sometimes called into question. This means that despite him causing havoc wherever he goes he seems to be quite likeable. In addition, there are observations in this novel about the state of the book industry today. Discounted bestsellers in supermarkets, independent store closures and the rise of celebrity books are all mentioned.
This was a fairly light, fun read. A humorous look at the literary world we all love. Well worth a read if you're looking for a funny book with an even funnier protagonist!


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Greek Latin Roots
Greek Latin Roots in vocabulary
Matter Review
You'll review matter and atoms
Common Spanish Words and Phrases
Learn common Spanish phrases while improving your memory! Aprende frases comunes en inglés mientras mejora tu memoria!
HVACR Electrical Components
Have fun, test your skills concerning HVACR Electrical Components.
French Wine
You'll check your knowledge of French wines.
Neuromuscular Jeopardy
You'll understand and practice your neuromuscular terminology!
Cardiac Structure and Function
Answer these questions to show off your knowledge of the heart!
This game will test your understanding of object oriented programming using the C# language.
Common Core Math Vocabulary
Are you as smart as a fourth grader? Test your basic Common Core Math vocabulary and find out!
Show off your knowledge of Microbiology.


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Successful Project Office
Increase Project Office Control
A successful Project Office requires full visibility and consistent communication. The tools provided to you by Project Tracker will give you more than enough information to make quicker and more informed decisions to keep projects moving efficiently. Many common project issues are solved with Project Tracker's Web Based Software that gives you an inclusive look into all of your projects. Easily direct your projects success with real time information that can be monitored anywhere you have an internet connection. Request a demo to see how Project Tracker can help make your Project Office more successful.
Create a Successful Project Office by using Project Tracker Software to:
- Improve Project Office Workflow
- Provide Real Time Information
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- Improve Delivery of Projects
- Increase Communications
- Recognize Objectives
- Determine Project Prioritization
- Simplify Issue Management
Project Office Workflow
Project Tracker simplifies workflow by:
- Providing a role based solution with increased security with a better user experience for all managers and team members.
- Establishing a central, secure online location for project information, documents and files that managers and team members can access via the web or within email.
- Securing documents with check-in/ check-out functions and version control.
- Integrating with email platforms including: Outlook, Lotus Notes and Gmail.
- Automated approval routing for time sheets and purchase orders.
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Real Time Information
As well as Workflow, the success of a Project Office depends on access to up-to-date, real time information:
- Collaborate in real time from a unified enterprise database with the ability to manage, track, collaborate on projects, help desk services and other work processes.
- Manage multiple projects at once and have the information immediately present for other team members and managers to view.
- Status updates are ready to view or emailed instantly so managers are kept up to date on important changes and progress. Approve or Disapprove requests from mobile devices and email to help keep projects moving efficiently.
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Staying in control of projects becomes simple with Project Tracker Project Office Software:
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Improve Delivery of Projects
Improving the delivery of project will help your Project Management Office succeed by:
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Communication is crucial to completing projects on-time, in-budget and of the highest quality, Project Tracker Project Office Software help successfully increase communication by:
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- Implementing 'auto-nags' that can be set to send directly to employees emails to remind them to submit time sheets, status reports and other information that keeps managers up to date.
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Recognize Project Office Objectives
Knowing all Project Office objectives provides a platform for a Successful Project Office. When all project team members and personnel are aware of goals and objectives it becomes easier to attain them. Goals and objectives are meant to be shared to ensure that all are working towards a common goal, many times they are not attained because only a select few know about them. Project Tracker is a central Project Office communication tool that lets everyone communicate the intention of each project. If any of these objectives ever change throughout the delivery of the project, status reports can be sent in real time to inform all about the important change to ensure that everyone always stays on the same page.
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Specialist Series
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Open July 1, 2022 through Friday, Jun 30, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Position: Specialist Series
The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior anticipates openings in the Specialist Series.
Qualifications: Candidates must possess a B.S, M.S. degree and/or Ph.D. degree with a background in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, imaging, radiopharmaceutical chemistry or related field. Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07535
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
Cover Letter
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Contact Information for 3 – 4 References
B.S., M.S. and/or Ph.D. candidates with experience in psychiatry, neuroscience, genetics, imaging, radiopharmaceutical chemistry or related field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
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The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.


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`bindgen` impl period goals: https://paper.dropbox.com/doc/bindgen-xTXplHlfqJpnDvPhMqmfW
#defines that bindgen can't currently handle, namely in the form of
#define FOO (~(u_int)0). The stupid question I have is whether I should just add a comment to rust-lang-nursery/rust-bindgen#316 regarding bitwise not or go ahead and file separate issue (cause support for
~whatever in
#defines seems limited, if not, uhm, incidental?)
const u_int MY_FOO = FOO in a header of yours. Bindgen should pick up MY_FOO
Unhandled cursor kind 400) But I only want bindings for stuff in
extern "C" {} blocks in the headers. Any way to do that?
thread 'main' panicked at 'TranslationUnit::parse failed', libcore/option.rs:917:5
builder.link_framework(absolute_path); apparently is missing. I could not find what replaced it, does it still exist?
I'm building off this project https://github.com/jamesmunns/teensy3-rs which is using bindgen to create bindings for teensy3 libraries (a micro controller).
I am trying to add a new library ( https://github.com/PaulStoffregen/OctoWS2811
), and create safe wrappers around the functionality. However it fails linking:
linking witharm-none-eabi-gcc
failed: exit code: 1
with a few undefined reference issues, like this one:
teensy3_wall1-a1c9b6821d0c6eb7910efb36c11e12e2.rs:(.text.main+0x54): undefined reference toOctoWS2811::getPixel(unsigned int)'`
Seems like this might be a mangling issue, my OctoWS2811.o seems to have the name as _ZN10OctoWS28118getPixelEm and my generated bindings have _ZN10OctoWS28118getPixelEj but I don't know why. I've seen issues relating to older clang versions, but I am on 3.9.
Any ideas on how to fix this?
@vthriller You can work around it doing
const u_int MY_FOO = FOOin a header of yours. Bindgen should pick up MY_FOO
hey there, I just found some time to try this workaround and it doesn't quite work with
typedefs, e.g.
// definitions from header files
typedef u_int path_id_t;
#define CAM_XPT_PATH_ID ((path_id_t)~0)
// my own line in bindgen.h
const path_id_t bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID = CAM_XPT_PATH_ID;
results in
pub type u_int = ::std::os::raw::c_uint;
// …
pub type path_id_t = u_int;
// …
extern "C" {
#[link_name = "bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID"]
pub static bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID: path_id_t;
which is not what I want. am I missing something?
extern "C" {
#[link_name = "\u{1}bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID"]
pub static mut bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID: path_id_t;
bindgen_CAM_XPT_PATH_ID as
const u_int or whatever that
u_int is an alias for, but it'd be really nice to not spend time on finding out what's the actual type of yet another
whatever_t. should probably file github ticket at this point)
Hi all. I'm trying to create bindings for socket.io-cpp through bindgen and I'm running into trouble with a destructor of the
client class. The destructor doesn't seem to be virtual
I'm seeing this linking error:
libsocket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.rlib(socket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.2ig1rlai5fytur6s.rcgu.o) : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol "public: void __cdecl sio::client::`vbase destructor'(void)" (??_Dclient@sio@@QEAAXXZ) referenced in function _ZN13socket_io_cpp8bindings4root3sio6client8destruct17ha165cf9bb3593cbbE
The generated bindings for the destructor look like this:
extern "C" {
#[link_name = "\u{1}??_Dclient@sio@@QEAAXXZ"]
pub fn client_client_destructor(this: *mut root::sio::client);
And I'm using these build options:
.trust_clang_mangling(false) leads to other symbols not being found
libsocket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.rlib(socket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.2ig1rlai5fytur6s.rcgu.o) : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol emit referenced in function _ZN13socket_io_cpp8bindings4root3sio6socket4emit17h41684459fdf6a655E
libsocket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.rlib(socket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.2ig1rlai5fytur6s.rcgu.o) : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol client referenced in function _ZN13socket_io_cpp8bindings4root3sio6client3new17hec7f4c6c2a89b45eE
libsocket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.rlib(socket_io_cpp-a45078ed8cdc214c.2ig1rlai5fytur6s.rcgu.o) : error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol client_destructor referenced in function _ZN13socket_io_cpp8bindings4root3sio6client8destruct17ha165cf9bb3593cbbE
Just a quick question:
let bindings = bindgen::Builder::default()
.expect("Unable to generate bindings");
Doing this with or without rustfmt_bindings(true) makes no difference.


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15th annual Free Press All-State Girls Hockey Team
For the 15th consecutive year, the Burlington Free Press the sports staff worn out the phone lines and filled up email boxes to find the best high school girls hockey players Vermont has to offer.
Coming on the heels of our all-state girls basketball team and all-state boys basketball squad, The Free Press' 15th annual All-State Girls Hockey team is the fruit of those conversations with coaches, media members and others close to the sport. It's a lineup littered with high scoring forwards, versatile and gifted defensemen, and goalies unwilling to yield an inch.
As always, trimming the list down to first, second and third teams, plus a cast of honorable mentions, is never easy. At the end of the day it remains a subjective process, but one we undertake with great pride and care.
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Burr and Burton
Senior, Forward
•The player: Often the only offensive threat on a young Burr and Burton team, Bisselle still found ways to score. The senior forward, who hopes to play for Division III William Smith next season, scored 44 goals and dished out 14 assists to break the 140-point barrier in her four-year career and earn the Free Press' Miss Hockey honor.
•Coach Ed Lewicki on Bisselle: "She is one of the few players that I have coached, that I've seen, that if she gets three or four opportunities in a game, she is going to bury most of them. Her best attribute would be her hockey sense."
Miss Hockey: Burr and Burton's Aggie Bisselle
BFA-St. Albans
Senior, Forward
•The player: A tall, imposing presence on the ice, Ellis had the ability to take over games offensively and that is exactly what she did in leading BFA-St. Albans back to the D-I state championship game. With 16 goals and 12 assists, Ellis was the team's leading scorer in her return to the Comets and served as an assistant captain. The senior did her best work in front of the net, where her strength and long reach allowed her win one-on-one battles and control the puck.
•Coach Luke Cioffi on Ellis: "Physically, she is a strong kid. Her work ethic is her best strength. At certain times, she decided to take charge of games ... she was just having a good time playing hockey."
Junior, Forward
•The player: A natural goal-scorer for the Crimson Tide, Scott is the second-leading scorer on the list. The junior finished the season with 30 goals and 11 assists, all despite missing almost five games. Scott is a player that was born with the ability to find the back of the net, according to her coach, and she uses her strength and skating ability to find space to unload her wicked wrister. A player who works on her shot every day at practice, Scott also led by example for Spaulding as an assistant captain.
•Coach Brad Bessette on Scott: "Her skating is so good. She is strong and gets in the right positions to protect the puck but it all stems from her skating. She is deceptively fast and looks so smooth out there."
Senior, Defense
•The player: MacGillivray's presence on the Essex back line allowed the Hornets to continue their tradition of defensive excellence and win a third straight Division I state title. The senior combined outstanding vision and toughness to lead the Hornets, said coach John Maddalena, and added seven goals and four assists from the back end. In addition to her work on the ice, the captain was a strong presence off it, keeping a young squad balanced as they returned to Gutterson.
•Coach John Maddalena on MacGillivray: "Avery is an extraordinary competitor, she just has an exceptional understanding of the game. I think her greatest strength is her intensity and tenacity, she is fearless."
Senior, Defense
•The player: The defensive rock for a much-improved Rutland team, Matteson used her speed to do it all for the Raiders. Adding seven goals and four assists to the offense, the senior was a key player in the Raiders' run to the Division I semifinals. Matteson controlled play in the defensive end and was a catalyst for the team's breakout, an all-around player who also served as a team leader.
•Coach Dirk Steupert on Matteson: "She doesn't look it but she is tough as nails. She doesn't back down. She's very quiet but when she puts her helmet on and grabs her stick, she's a competitor."
Senior, Goaltender
•The player: Sitting behind Free Press Miss Hockey and first-team all-state goaltender Victoria Gibson, Simons waited for her chance to take over as Essex's No. 1. This year, she got the nod and shined in the role. She was best in the playoffs, shutting out Rutland and BFA-St. Albans in the Hornets' run to the title. Her unorthodox style keeps opponents — and sometimes her coach — guessing but she rode that to a 1.5 goals against average and .930 save percentage, allowing just 20 goals all season.
•Coach John Maddalena on Simons: "She's incredible under pressure, she plays her best under pressure. That's what separates her, she wants to be in the pressure cooker. You look at her and she doesn't really look like much but she gets the job done."
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Sophomore, Forward
•The player: On a team stacked with talented players, Boe stood out for the Tigers. The sophomore's passing ability allowed her to develop chemistry with her linemates and led to break-out offensive production as the forward finished with 20 goals and 24 assists. In just her second year playing at the varsity level, Boe showcased her puck-moving abilities and vision.
•Coach Matt Brush on Boe: "Andi's work ethic and determination was often times a catalyst for our team's success. She's possesses the ability to play with a lot of speed and anticipation."
Mount Mansfield
Junior, Forward/Defense
•The player: Making the switch from offense to defense midway through the season, Burke still finished the year with 18 goals and 11 assists for the Division II state champions. The junior was willing to do whatever it took to get the team to the title game, according to her coach, and that included becoming the program's all-time leader in assists while also providing a shutdown blue-line option.
•Coach Paul Wintersteen on Burke: "She's a great presence out there, she has great skating ability, good size, great hockey instincts. She understands the game and knows what to do to be successful."
Senior, Forward
•The player: Tasked with being the top defensive forward for the Hornets, Sinkewicz used her athleticism to help her team succeed at that end of the ice. But when the tables turned, the senior was able to use her speed and shot to find the back of the net. With 12 goals and two assists, the future Division I college track and field athlete was a leader for Essex because of her energy and enthusiasm on and off the ice.
•Coach John Maddalena on Sinkewicz: "She's fast, she's strong and she has a great shot. Those three things make her dangerous if there is free ice. She'll just skate right around you and rip that shot."
Senior, Defense
•The player: The prototypical offensive-minded defenseman, Bilodeau scored an impressive 21 goals from the blue line for the Burlington-Colchester co-op team this season. The senior has the ability to carry the puck up the ice, but coach Molly DiMasi said her strength was knowing when to pick her spots. A team leader for the SeaLakers, Bilodeau shared her knowledge of the game with the younger players but also capitalized on her offensive skills to lead the team in goals.
•Coach Molly DiMasi on Bilodeau: "She has real knowledge of the game and she is very passionate. That comes out on and off the ice. She was definitely the back bone of the team."
BFA-St. Albans
Senior, Defense
•The player: Capitalizing on Yandow's puck-moving ability, BFA-St. Albans moved the forward to the back line early in the season and the senior brought stability to the young defensive core. Great vision on the ice helped her easily move the puck out of the defensive end and her offensive skills led to three goals and eight assists for the D-I finalists.
•Coach Luke Cioffi on Yandow: "She's just a team player, if we asked her to play (in) net she would do that. She has a good skill set, can pass and shoot the puck but I think it is her decision making, it is her knowledge of the game that helps her."
Senior, Goalie
•The player: Taking on the role of anchor for Rutland, Eddy was determined to provide rock-solid goaltending for the young team, said coach Dirk Steupert. An athletically gifted and strong netminder, Eddy was competitive and refused to allow the puck past her. Finishing with a 1.68 goals against average, the senior — who is bound for the Army after graduation — was as reliable as it gets for four years as the Raiders top goaltender.
•Coach Dirk Steupert on Eddy: "The girls understood that if they made a mistake, that she was back there and she would cover for them. She took it upon herself to play solid ... her mind was rock solid, nothing fazes her."
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Meghan Hamilton, Rutland sophomore forward
Michaela Bernier, U-32 junior forward
Julia Carone, Middlebury sophomore forward
Jordyn Binaghi, Spaulding senior defense
Nell Peterson, U-32 senior defense
Mikaella Doran, Stowe senior goalie
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•Forwards: Ricki Haab, Stowe, senior; Jackie Ryan, Mount Mansfield, sophomore; Lauren Hagerty, Mount Mansfield, sophomore; Kate Hall, South Burlington, sophomore; Taylor Coburn, Spaulding, freshman.
•Defense: Emily Fornier, Missisquoi, senior; Erin Shuttle, BFA-St. Albans, senior; Victoria Bean, Essex, senior; Amanda Nelson, Hartford, senior.
•Goalies: Jenna Blondin, Burlington-Colchester, senior.
This story was originally published April 4, 2016. Contact Lauren Read at 660-1855 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/laurenreadVT


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Nigeria's 2022 budget has no provision for $6 bln transport subsidy, lawmaker says
ABUJA, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Nigeria's 2022 budget does not have a provision for a 2.4 trillion naira ($6 billion) transport subsidy, the Senate Committee Chairman on Finance said on Thursday.
Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed this week said the government planned to remove the country's longstanding fuel subsidy by the middle of next year and replace it with 5,000 naira monthly payments to the poorest families as a transport subsidy. read more
"We don't have anywhere in the budget where 40 million Nigerians will collect 5,000 naira monthly as transportation allowance," Senator Solomon Adeola told reporters in Abuja.
Adeola said the transport payment proposal needed to be discussed and particularly how it will be funded.
"If such proposal is to come to pass ... how do we identify the 40 million Nigerians that are going to benefit from this process."
He said that the 2022 budget under consideration did contain provision for a subsidy but did not specify what it would be used for.
Successive Nigerian governments have tried unsuccessfully to scrap the fuel subsidy, which is a drain on revenues. Attempts to remove it have triggered street protests and strikes.
Labour unions have rejected the deregulation of the country's downstream oil sector which relies on imports of refined petroleum products, advising the government to speed up work on upgrading the country's four refineries.
Petrol prices in Nigeria could jump to as much as 340 naira ($0.83) by February from 165 naira, with the subsidy axed, Nigeria's labour union head Ayuba Wabba said, quoting state-oil company NNPC.
On Tuesday, the World Bank urged Nigeria to end its costly petrol subsidy within the next three-to-six months, improve exchange-rate management and speed up other reforms to boost growth. read more
Ahmed said the fuel subsidy could cost Nigeria up to 3 trillion naira ($7 billion) a year in lost revenues.
The government's budget includes spending of a record 16.39 trillion naira ($39.8 billion) for 2022, a projected 25% year-on-year rise in government expenditure as the economy recovers from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. read more
($1 = 409.63 naira)
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Daydream with us if you will. The Hotel Spotlight series began to feature some of our favorite hotels around the globe but with everyone staying at home at the moment, we're using it as an opportunity to look forward to future travel.
If you're in the midst's of planning a wedding in Toronto, this is a good opportunity to see which hotels may pique your interest.
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection
Address: 111 Princes' Boulevard Enter on the corner of Lakeshore Blvd W &, Newfoundland Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada
Why Kleinfeld Hotel Blocks recommends this hotel?
One of the top hotels in Toronto, the Hotel X Toronto is the newest of the Library Hotel Collection. We love it for a Toronto wedding because it's a full-service hotel that's all about extra luxuries. The hotel features a complimentary outbound shuttle to Union Station and Billy Bishop Airport (based upon availability). They offer fitness passes, a discount at their Guerlain Spa, a year-round 55 ft. rooftop swimming pool that's heated, and discounted passes to nearby attractions.
Why we know you'll love it?
If you love a boutique property with charm, the Hotel X Toronto offers a beautiful property and exceptional value. Located right along the lake near Inukshuk Park, the hotel has beautiful views of Lake Ontario or the Toronto Skyline. It's a resort located in the city with 400 rooms, two ballrooms, a 3-level SkyBar with a pool and an impressive fitness center. We'll call it an athletic center because it's HUGE. At 90,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space, their athletic facility has tennis courts with 50 ft. ceilings, squash courts, a hot yoga studio, a Pilates studio, spinning studio, a TopGolf Swing Suite and even a children's play center.
It's a hotel where all of your guests' needs can be met whether they're looking for entertainment, a relaxing spa treatment or a room with a lakefront view. The hotel even has professional caregivers to take care of kids while the adults get a treatment at the spa.
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Today marks a crucial point in time for SpaceX's Starship and the Super Heavy. The Super Heavy is an important steep for the company's long term goal of making interplanetary travel cost effective. Reusable rockets serve only as a single component of a system of launches that SpaceX hopes will eliminate major barriers that stand in the way of humans colonizing planets apart from Earth.
Last year's presentation didn't provide much technical details and served only to show how the company intends to secure some of the funding for the project. Now, with Starship MK1 having completed assembly in Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX's CEO Mr. Elon Musk has taken to the crowd to provide everyone with updates for the project. Take a look below for more details.
SpaceX Demonstrates Fully Assembled Starship MK1 - Musk Reiterates Importance Of Reusability To Make Space Travel Feasible
Within a handful of years after showing plans for a new interplanetary transportation system, SpaceX today showcased the first prototype of its Starship. The Starship is a part of the company's Super Heavy rocket system designed to deliver payloads to the Moon and to Mars. Starship Mk1 is only a part of this system, forming Super Heavy's second stage.
According to Elon Musk's optimistic estimates, Mk1 will be operational for its initial 20km test flights in two months. However, the vehicle will not make it to orbit. Instead, it will be the Starship Mk3 that moves beyond Earth. SpaceX believes that exponential advances in manufacturing might even make it possible for Mk3 to reach orbit in less than six months.
At this point it's important to keep in mind that Starship itself can not reach orbit by itself. To reach orbit, it'll require a booster that will make it a part of SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket system. The production of this booster is limited by engines, since SpaceX has insufficient resources at this point to produce enough engines for it.
To make Super Heavy operational, the company will need at least 31 engines, with production expected to reach one Raptor engine/day by Q1 next year.
The Raptor engine that'll power both the Starship and its boosters is crticial for the entire system. For Mk1, the sea-level Raptor engines will gimbal to 15 degrees and move the vehicle during re-entry, while the vacuum engines will stay in their place allowing them to have a large bell nozzle and efficient specific impulse.
During the presentation, SpaceX's CEO also highlighted the rationale behind the company's decision to build Starsihip Mk1 out of stainless steel. According to him, stainless steel maintains strength at cryogenic temperatures and has a high melting temperature than both carbon fiber and alumunim. Additionally, the material is significantly cheaper, costing $2500/ton as opposed to $120,000/ton for carbon fiber.
One aspect of the Super Heavy system and Starlink that Mr. Musk did not shed much light on is refuelling. Like stealth bombers which require aerial refeulling after take off, a Starlink vehicle too will be refuelled after it's in orbit. The only detail shared for this system is that through this refuelling, the Starship will be able to depart from LEO with 1200 tons of propellant on board. Apart from this, few tidibits that haven't been mentioned before were provided today.
All in all, the biggest takeaway from SpaceX's presentation today is the speed at which the company has assembled the Starship Mk1 prototype. Should flight testing go smoothly, and the company be able to generate sufficient funds for the program, then Mr. Musk's dream of going to Mars might be realized.
Until then, stay tuned and let us know what you think in the comments section below. We'll keep you updated on the latest.


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This was a fun little gift for my son, so I really can't speak on it's performance. I will say that when it arrived, I tried to pull out the periodic table and the little pull piece was lodged in the pen, it took a lot of work to get it unstuck, I almost lost it when it recoiled back into the pen. I wish that quality was better made. But it's a cute little novelty pen. I would buy more for his scientist friends and coworkers.
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Genoa falls to Archbold in softball districts
MAUMEE – Genoa had a prime opportunity to tie Wednesday's game in the sixth inning but fell to Archbold 2-1 in a Division III district semifinal at Rolf Community Park.
The Comets had runners on second and third with one out before Archbold's Alyssa Ziegler sandwiched two strikeouts around a walk to extinguish the threat.
"The sixth was the key to the game," Archbold coach Joe Frank said. "(Ziegler) was able to reach back and get some big strikeouts when they had runners in scoring position."
Ziegler struck out nine and walked three, including Haley Pickard on 14 pitches while allowing three hits and one run for Archbold (23-4).
"She changed speeds," Comets coach Aaron Wolfe said. "She has a tremendous change-up."
Genoa head coach Michelle Hamilton missed Wednesday's game anticipating the birth of her baby. Hamilton will also miss the team's final regular season contest.
"We miss her," Wolfe said. "We missed her (Wednesday). We're going to play hard as if she was there."
Genoa's Lea Theisen also gave her team a chance in the circle with four strikeouts, three walks and a hit batter in six innings. She allowed four hits as Archbold scored once in the fourth and once in the fifth.
"We knew coming in this would be a tight game," Wolfe said. "We had to do the little things and execute. For the most part, we did. We (pitched) inside on them and we were successful. The girl hit a drop curve outside (for an RBI triple in the fourth). She got the barrel on the ball.
"We kept them off balance. (Theisen's) change-up was good."
Haley Gerke opened the scoring in the second as Theisen drove her in with a single.
Theisen, Christy Dazley and Holley Novotney are seniors for Genoa.
"All three gave us everything they've got the entire season," Wolfe said. "We came in with some freshmen and a few sophomores. We didn't know what we were getting. We return eight starters next year."
Theisen and Wolfe shared an emotional hug after Wednesday's game.
"We're not where we're at without her," Wolfe said.
The go-ahead run scored Wednesday when a batter battled Theisen for a 10-pitch walk.
"One play doesn't win or lose the game," Wolfe said.
The Comets (17-6) finished second in the Northern Buckeye Conference this season.
Genoa didn't quit Wednesday as catcher Emily Edwards responded to the top of the sixth by throwing out a runner trying to steal for the final out in the bottom half.
"There's always fight," Wolfe said. "I told the staff two-thirds through the season we weren't going to run rule teams. We're a lunch-pail, grind-it-out team. With arguably the best pitcher in the league, we'll be in the game."