The Songs of Eretz Poetry Award Contest will begin September 1 and end October 15 this year. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR CASH PRIZE and publication in Songs of Eretz Poetry Review. Both unpublished work and previously published work (reprints) will be accepted. Follow this link to view the Contest Guidelines: http://eretzsongs.blogspot.com/p/songs-of-eretz.html.
As a run-up to the contest, every weekday for the rest of August the Review will feature a poem by Contest Judge Former Kansas Poet Laureate Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg http://eretzsongs.blogspot.com/p/about-our-editor-frequent-contributors.html and a poem by the Editor in addition to a Poem of the Day. By doing so, it is hoped that those interested in tailoring their contest submissions to the styles and tastes of the Contest Judge and Editor will have ample opportunity to examine the poetry of the Judge and the poetry and preferences of the Editor.
Can't wait to enter the contest? Early entries (entries received before September 1) WILL be honored. However, early entries will not receive a response before September 1.
The annual contest is the only fundraiser for Songs of Eretz and is your opportunity to offer your financial support for our e-zine and our mission. In return, the Editor will read and provide personal feedback for every single poem that is entered--from a few kind words to a mini-critique. The award of a one thousand dollar cash prize will be given to recognize one outstanding poet, and offers for publication in the Review will honor several more. Those rare honors notwithstanding, it is hoped that all contestants will feel good about receiving editorial feedback on their work and for supporting the unique offerings and mission of Songs of Eretz regardless of whether they win or lose.
Unlike other contest venues, the Songs of Eretz Poetry Award Contest accepts both unpublished work and reprints. Furthermore, entries are responded to on a rolling basis--we do not wait until the end of the contest to respond--so enter early and enter often! The Editor looks forward to reading your poems, and Caryn looks forward to reading those that make the finals.


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James M. Kister, 1930-2018
James ("Jim") Milton Kister, Professor of Mathematics, died on October 13, 2018, at his home in Ann Arbor, surrounded by close family. Born on June 29, 1930, in Cleveland, OH, he lived in East Cleveland until he left for Wooster College in 1948. He started graduate work in mathematics at Harvard in 1952, but soon had to leave because the New England climate was causing too much ill health. He spent two months in Tucson, AZ, during which time he recovered enough to take a job at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As a research assistant there from 1953-1956, Professor Kister worked with some of the earliest electronic computers on a variety of scientific projects, including, with several others, the design of a program for a computer to play chess. He soon returned to graduate school at the University of Wisconsin to complete his PhD in mathematics, with a specialty of topology.
In 1959 Professor Kister was hired by the Mathematics Department at the University of Michigan as an instructor, and was promoted to assistant professor in 1961, associate professor in 1964, and professor in 1966. He stayed until his retirement in 1998. He served as department chair from 1971-1973, and was associate chair for graduate studies from 1988-1992 and 1994-1996. Professor Kister helped to guide the academic careers of many promising mathematicians. He directed eight doctoral students who themselves went on to academic careers. He took full advantage of professional opportunities to travel, spending extended periods at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, the University of Virginia, UCLA, and the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, London and Paris.
Professor Kister taught at mathematics summer schools in Italy, specifically in Perugia in 1991 and Corona in 1992, from which several Eastern European students were recruited for US graduate schools, including UM. As associate chair for graduate studies, he developed relationships with Spelman and Morehouse Colleges, and had significant success recruiting their students to Michigan.
During a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Virginia in 1960-61, Professor Kister solved a famous old problem of P.A. Smith by producing an example of a periodic transformation of higher dimensional Euclidean spaces with no fixed points. While studying at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton from 1962-64, Professor Kister became interested in John Milnor's important work on "microbundles," and he proved that Milnor's microbundles were in fact classical topological bundles. This important step vastly simplified the current theory and finally showed that the topological manifold theory could be described with elegance and simplicity unmatched by the classical differential theory.
Professor Kister was married to Susan Spence from 1956-1972 and his only child Karen was born in 1957. During his stay in Oxford in 1977 he met an English mathematician, Jane Bridge, on the faculty there; after a whirlwind romance, they returned to Ann Arbor together. They were pleased to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary shortly before he died. He is survived by his wife Jane, his daughter Karen (Tim Athan) and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Joel Smoller, 1936-2017
Joel Smoller, 81, passed away September 27, 2017, after a prolonged illness. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, the son of a New York City taxi driver. Despite the hardship of losing his mother at an early age, and with the support of his extended family, he pursued academics in the public schools. He found his love of math in his first geometry course in high school, and then never waivered in his desire to become a mathematician. He attended NYU for his undergraduate degree, and Purdue for his PhD in 1963.
His first and only academic appointment was at University of Michigan Department of Mathematics. His 54 year career here began in 1963 as an instructor. Smoller was promoted to professor in 1970, and was named the Lamberto Cesari Collegiate Professor of Mathematics in 1998. He retired from active faculty status in June, 2017. Smoller's long and prestigious academic career includes supervising 28 graduate students and mentoring many postdoctoral faculty, producing more than 180 publications in association with 34 co-authors, and teaching hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students.
He specialized first in partial differential equations, but his research regularly grew into different fields as a new passion took hold. He conducted research in shock-wave theory; Navier-Stokes equations; systems of reaction-diffusion equations; stellar dynamics; dynamical systems (Conley Index Theory); and bifurcation theory (symmetry-breaking bifurcations). He pioneered the analysis of numerical difference schemes for conservation laws in several space dimensions, introduced new topological methods to the analysis of partial differential equations, and was fundamental in establishing the shock structure problem in mathematics. Many of his early results have been influential in mathematical biology. Smoller's more recent research concerned Stability of Kerr (rotating) Black Holes under various perturbations such as scalar waves, Dirac Fields, electromagnetic waves, and gravitational waves; and astrophysical shock-waves, concerned with astrophysical problems including an explanation of the anomalous acceleration of the Universe, wholly within Einstein's equations of General Relativity and avoiding the cosmological constant, and the notion of dark energy. His book, "Shock Waves and Reaction—Diffusion Equations" became the standard in that area and has been a reference in programs worldwide.
During his career, Smoller received significant recognition for his scholarly activities including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1980, the Margaret and Herman Sokol Award in 1992, and an Excellence in Research Award in 1996. More recently he was named a senior Humboldt Fellow, and received the prestigious G.D. Birkhoff Prize in Applied Mathematics from AMS/SIAM in 2009. The Birkhoff prize is awarded jointly by the American Mathematical Society and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics once every three years to recognize an outstanding contribution to "applied mathematics in the highest and broadest sense." There, Smoller was cited for his leadership, originality, depth and breadth of work in dynamical systems, differential equations, mathematical biology, shock wave theory and general relativity. Three special issues of the journal, Methods and Applications of Analysis were dedicated to him and featured a photograph of him on the front covers.
From his home base at Michigan, Joel became a citizen of the world. He loved to travel and meet new people, and was a frequent speaker at international conferences and seminars. Over his career, he was also a visiting member at Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and a visiting professor at the University of Wisconsin, the University of Paris, and Ecole Normale Superieure, in Paris. He spent sabbatical leaves at the University of Warwick, Harvard University, and University of California, Davis.
Joel had a passion for math and would sometimes spend spare time returning to some problem on his desk. He also spent significant time on the tennis and squash courts. He continued to jog and to play squash until a serious injury slowed him down. Even then, he kept up a regular exercise program and would not be stilled. He was also known for his subtle and appreciative sense of humor. He was a kind, giving individual with an endearing quirkiness, who was only ferocious about math and politics.
He loved to spend time at the lake in summer and Florida in the winter, and enjoyed entertaining, and hosting people in his home. He valued his family above all, and had a great enthusiasm for life. He was happiest when surrounded by family and friends, enjoying good food and wine in their company.
Joel is survived by his wife Margaret, children, Debbie, Alex (Lisa Mitchell), and Sally; his stepchildren Anne Dickinson (Patrick) and David Arditti; his granddaughter, Arcadia Mitchell; his brother Howard, and his many friends, coauthors, and colleagues here and abroad.
Joel's research was funded by NSF grants for almost his entire career, and he supported many students to the maximum possible. He leaves behind a large number of math professors and professionals whom he nurtured and mentored through their academic training and into their careers; many began as students and ended as close friends and coauthors. He cared deeply about mentoring and supporting his students. To carry on this tradition, a scholarship has been established in his name to benefit graduate mathematics students working in his area of expertise, partial differential equations associated with physical processes. Memorial contributions can be made to the Joel Smoller Fellowship Fund in the Department of Mathematics (fund #700262). Contributions can be sent via mail to the UM Department of Mathematics, 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043 (checks to University of Michigan), or online at the following link: http://victo.rs/2y3Yohi.
Maxwell O. Reade, 1916-2016
After 100 years and two days, Professor Emeritus Maxwell O. Reade died April 13.Maxwell ReadeHe met his goal of living to 100, and he led a remarkable life. The son of Hungarian immigrants, Reade was born in Philadelphia, and later moved with his family to Brooklyn, where he finished high school and attended Brooklyn College, graduating in 1936. He entered the math graduate program at Harvard on tuition scholarship, then went to Rice University on full scholarship to get his Ph.D. in 1940.
Reade was a professor of mathematics at the University of Michigan for 40 years, specializing in Complex Analysis, published 83 papers and was awarded the AMOCO Good Teaching Award in 1983. In World War II, he worked for the Applied Mathematics Panel of the Office of Scientific Research and Development and his applications of mathematics to the Allied war effort saved thousands of lives.
As associate chairman for mathematics graduate students for over seven years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Reade was both a vigorous recruiter of quality students and a tireless worker on their behalf once they were here. He was ahead of his time in recognizing the importance of seeking and nurturing minority students. Reade ardently supported scholarships and grants for students, traveling to historically black colleges in the South and recruiting students for scholarships — more than 50 Ph.D.s were awarded to minority students he recruited — as well as foreign students. These trips afforded an opportunity to indulge in his passion for jazz, and he interviewed many musicians while amassing a large collection of jazz records.
As chairman of the LSA Scholarship committee from 1974 to 1994, Reade continued to help countless students pursue a college education who would not have otherwise had the means. He found and recruited talented students in all disciplines and was instrumental in establishing the Dean's Merit Scholarships in LSA. He had the ability to seek and find extremely bright students, particularly in mathematics, and convince them that Michigan was the right choice for their education. Reade was especially effective in assuring the mothers that their children would succeed here. His warmth, humor and passion for Michigan became the deciding factor for many to choose Michigan.
Reade was predeceased by his wife Marjorie and his former wife Isabel. He is survived by children Michael, Tim (Joy) and Alison Diver, and Lawrence Dolph (Lynn Nybell); grandchildren Fran (Ben Rosenberg), Chris, Wes Diver, Christine Dolph (Brian Wachutka) and John Dolph; great-granddaughter Winona Marjorie Wachutka; nieces Pam Schwarzmann (Ken Fink), Karen Schwarzmann (Larry Rosen) and Ann Schwarzmann (Greg Haagenson); nephews Tom Schwarzmann (Lisa Byle) and Tim Schwarzmann; grand nephew Peter Griess (Tiffany Reese); and great-grand nephew Ryder Griess.
Reade was known for his sense of humor, devotion to causes supporting the "little guy," intolerance of social injustice, making paw paw jam and writing letters to the editor published in the New York Times and Ann Arbor News. His final gift to education was to donate his brain to a longitudinal study at the U of M Brain Bank.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Maxwell and Marjorie Reade Fund for Student Support via the University of Michigan online giving site.
Peter Smereka, 1959-2015
Peter Smereka passed away September 15, 2015, after suffering a heart attack. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario to Virginia and Edward Smereka, he was the first of four children. He attended Aurora High School in Aurora, Ontario (1974-1978) where he was valedictorian of his class. He participated very actively in Ontario science fairs, winning the Canada-wide science fair competition for three consecutive years.
In 1983, Smereka received his bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 1989. After visiting the Courant Institute of Math at NYU, and the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications, Smereka joined the faculty of the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1991 on an NSF postdoctoral fellowship.
Smereka came to the UM Mathematics Department in 1994 as an assistant professor. He was promoted to associate professor in 1997, and professor in 2003. He was also active as a member of the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics. Smereka was an early and integral member of the Department's Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (AIM) program, providing an important link with areas of engineering and the natural sciences. He served as director of the AIM program for several years. He received a prestigious NSF Career Award in 1996, and an Excellence in Education Award from the College of Literature, Science and the Arts in 1997. Smereka was one of the original developers and instructors of a new honors sequence for first-year science and engineering students. He served the Department through numerous committee assignments, undergraduate counseling, and research coordination.
Considered one of the leading applied and computational mathematicians of his generation, Smereka worked on a wide variety of problems, ranging from fluid dynamics to materials science. His early work had great effect on problems in "bubbly liquid flow" and he was widely regarded as the leading authority on this subject. His work on algorithms for multi-phase flow—for example, for simulating the motion of two immiscible fluids and the surface that separates them—has been particularly influential. In that field, and more generally in the topic of interfacial motion, Smereka made fundamental contributions. The algorithms he invented and helped develop are used in many branches of science and engineering. Many of his more than 60 research articles and numerous conference proceedings have had tremendous impact, and some are considered classics in their respective fields. In addition to being a leading authority in computational mathematics, applying his extensive knowledge of Physics and Engineering to mathematical modeling and computational simulation of physical problems, Smereka also excelled as an applied analyst, exploring the associated mathematical problems in great depth. In 2009, he was part of a team that received a patent for "a method for designing aerosol spray dispensers." During his career Smereka supervised six Ph.D. students and acted as a co-advisor for many others.
Smereka was always inquisitive and he provided a lot of humor, insight and thought-provoking questions for his family and colleagues over the years. He was an incredibly sensitive and kind person often running to help his family members when in need. Smereka loved to surf, hike, listen to jazz and eat street food, and play games. He also enjoyed golfing and swimming, and loved watching Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart with his son Aidan. Smereka is survived by his wife Brenda, son Aidan, parents Ed and Virginia, sisters Karen and Susan, brother Robert and Aunt Joan, as well as many friends and colleagues from all over the world. He will be greatly missed by all. Memorial notes may be sent to math.mich@umich.edu.
The Department of Mathematics has established the Peter Smereka Memorial Graduate Student Prize. Memorial donations may be made via the University of Michigan online giving site.
Donald J. Lewis, 1926-2015
Donald J. Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the UM, passed away on February 25, 2015 at the age of 89. Born in Minnesota, to William and Eleanor Lewis, he was the oldest of eight children. He married Carolyn Dana Hauf in 1953 in Ann Arbor. He received his B.S. from the College of St. Thomas in 1946, and his M.S. and Ph.D. from UM, respectively in 1949 and 1950.
Lewis joined the University of Michigan faculty as an associate professor in 1961, and was promoted to full professor in 1963. He served as Chair of the Department of Mathematics at UM during the period 1984 to 1994, with a break for one year to visit the Institute for Advanced Study. He was also noted for his leadership in University affairs, and received numerous awards for his research and service, including a Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award from UM and an Alexander Von Humboldt Preis. Even after retirement from UM in 2000, Lewis was active in research and continued to work in the department on alumni relations and fundraising.
Between 1995 and 1999, Lewis was based in Washington, D.C. as the Director of the Division of Mathematical Sciences of the National Science Foundation. While at NSF, he championed multidisciplinary initiatives that paved the way for the applied and interdisciplinary mathematics programs that are thriving at universities around the country. Lewis also developed and promoted vertical integration of mathematical research at the university level. He was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Award of the American Mathematical Society in 1995 in recognition of his many contributions to mathematics research and education.
Lewis' research was in an area of Number Theory concerned primarily with Diophantine problems, and encompassed the theory of algebraic number fields and arithmetic geometry. While a number of his results have been improved in recent times, it is characteristic especially of his earlier work that he was the first to obtain any kind of result on a problem, and that this decisive progress cleared the way for subsequent developments. The work in his thesis concerning local solubility of cubic forms, however, remains definitive. Also noteworthy is a series of papers produced in a longstanding collaboration with Harold Davenport which laid the foundations for the investigation of a number of Diophantine problems, especially diagonal variants.
In 1966, Lewis authored the book "Introduction to Algebra" that utilized the art of M.C. Escher to help display mathematical concepts and illustrate the interplay between the two disciplines. He published two volumes of the book "Calculus and Linear Algebra" with UM colleague Wilfred Kaplan, which have recently been reprinted and used in courses at UM. He is the author of 58 research papers and a number of survey papers. The latter, in particular, have provided valuable stimulation to a generation of workers in this field. One of Lewis' main interests was the development of young mathematicians and he directed 24 doctoral theses.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald J. Lewis Professorship in Mathematics (571193) Donations may be made via the University of Michigan online giving site.
Curtis Huntington, 1942-2013
Long time factuly member, Actuarial Program Director and Associate Chair for Education Curtis Huntington passed away in October 2013 after a three-year battle with cancer.
Born in Boston in 1942, Huntington's father was an actuary and his mother was also a mathematician. He received a BA in mathematics in 1964, and an MA in business in 1965, both from UM, and later received a JD from Suffolk University. After completing service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, Huntington joined the New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Boston), where he served from 1967 until his retirement in 1993 as a Vice President and Corporate Actuary.
During his distinguished career, he was named a fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA 1968), a member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA 1972), a fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (FCA 2001), and an associated professional member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (APM 1990). His service to the actuarial community was monumental, and he helped to guide and shape the profession internationally for many years. Huntington was recognized for his distinguished career and tireless service to the profession. He was the 2010 recipient of the Harry T. Eidson Founders Award from the American Society of Pension Professional and Actuaries, and he also received the Jarvis Farley Service Award from the American Academy of Actuaries for his distinguished service to the actuarial profession through his numerous volunteer efforts during his career. In 2012, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Conference of Consulting Actuaries.
In 1993, Huntington returned to UM as a Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Actuarial Mathematics Program and the Financial Mathematics Program. He served two terms as the associate chair for education in the Department, including the three years prior to his passing. He chaired the scholarship committee, assuring that students who needed tuition support received help. Huntington also arranged, proctored, and helped to fund the actuarial exams for students. He was instrumental in the significant increase of graduates from the actuarial/financial mathematics program over the past two decades. He helped to expand the program to include a financial component, increased the number and quality of the faculty members in the area, and increased the activities for the students. Huntington was proud of the active Student Actuaries at Michigan (SAM) group and guided them in organizing employ-er recruiting, professional development activities, and social events. He would excitedly share the successes of the SAM intermural teams in sports including broomball and water polo.
Huntington worked tirelessly on the development and fundraising activities of the Department, and served as the Development Committee chair for several years. He formed the Actuarial Alumni Leadership Council, which helps to guide and support the program. He personally endowed a fund in his mother's name that recognizes outstanding students in mathematics. He was the driving force in a successful campaign to endow a professorship in honor of Professor Cecil Nesbitt. When students graduated from the actuarial/financial mathematics program, they were instilled with Huntington's philanthropic spirit. He encouraged them to support UM as soon as they had the means, and he led by example. Several years ago, Huntington's colleagues at UM and from the actuarial profession established the Curtis E. Huntington Honorary Fund to provide support to the students and programs within actuarial/financial mathematics.
Even during his illness, Huntington found the time to lead and promote the actuarial profession around the world. His national and international travel schedule was packed with lectures, board meetings, and conferences. During his extensive travels, he made time to visit his other homes in Boston and New Zealand. He forged many personal friendships around the world, and made time for anyone who needed him. A memorial service for Huntington was held at the Michigan Union in April 2014. More than 150 friends and colleagues joined to celebrate Huntington's life and contributions to the Actuarial profession and the UM. Personal memories were shared by many friends and colleagues. His sister, Peg, and her husband, Hugh, traveled from New Zealand to host the ceremony. Memorial contributions have been made to the Curtis E. Huntington Honorary Fund in the Department of Mathematics (allocation 572235). The Department recently received $2 million from Huntington's estate. The funds will be used to continue the activities within the Actuarial and Financial Mathematics program. Donations may be made via the University of Michigan online giving site.
Frederick Gehring, 1925-2012
Distinguished University Professor Emeritus Fredrick W. Gehring passed away on May 29, 2012 at age 86. Born in Ann Arbor, his association with the University of Michigan went back two generations to his grandfather, John Oren Reed, who was a member of the physics faculty and Dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. Gehring joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 and subsequently earned two degrees from UM—Bachelor of Science in mathematics and electrical engineering in 1946, and Master of Science in mathematics in 1949. After completing his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge (England) and spending three years as a Benjamin Peirce Instructor at Harvard, he returned in 1955 to teach mathematics at UM. He was promoted to the rank of Professor in 1962, was named to a collegiate chair in 1984, and became the T. H. Hildebrandt Distinguished University Professor in 1987. His long history of service at UM includes three terms as chair of the Department of Mathematics. He retired in 1996.
Gehring was a leading figure in the theory of quasiconformal mappings. Briefly, these mappings of the plane send infinitesimal circles to infinitesimal ellipses with bounded eccentricity. Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships in 1958–1960 allowed Gehring to study in Helsinki and Zürich, where he began to learn about quasiconformal mappings. He was instrumental in developing that theory, often in collaboration with Finnish colleagues, and bringing it into the mainstream of mathematical analysis. In particular, he pioneered an important extension of the planar theory to n-dimensional Euclidean space, emphasizing new tools such as extremal length. His work on the higher integrability of quasiconformal Jacobians lies at the foundation of the n-dimensional theory. In later years, largely in collaboration with his former student Gaven Martin, he brought quasiconformal mappings into a broad study of discrete transformation groups.
In 2006, the American Mathematical Society honored Gehring with a Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement. The citation (Notices of the AMS 53 (2006), 468-469) says in part, "Largely because of Gehring's work, the theory of quasiconformal mappings has influenced many other parts of mathematics, including complex dynamics, function theory, partial differential equations, and topology. Higher dimensional quasiconformality is an essential ingredient of the Mostow rigidity theorem and of recent work of Donaldson and Sullivan on gauge theory and four-manifolds…. Gehring's mathematics is characterized by its elegance and simplicity and by its emphasis on deceptively elementary questions which later become surprisingly significant."
Fred Gehring supervised twenty-nine Ph.D. students, many of whom are now faculty members at research universities, and he mentored more than forty postdoctoral fellows. He maintained contact with his former students and postdocs for many years and continued to inspire them with energy and enthusiasm for mathematics. Fred and his wife Lois took a personal interest in Fred's students and postdocs, and brought many of them into their family circle. Two books coauthored with former students are now in final stages of preparation and will soon be published by the AMS.
In addition to the Steele Prize, Gehring's many honors include the Humboldt Award, the UM Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award, Sokol Faculty Award, and Henry Russel Lectureship. He was named Commander of the White Rose of Finland. In 1989 he was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and to the National Academy of Sciences.
Fred was a devotee of fine wines and single malt whiskies. He loved classical music, foreign languages (he was remarkably fluent in Finnish), and camping. He is survived by his wife Lois, his sons Kalle and Peter, two grandchildren, and his sister Barbara Gehring. A memorial service was held in August 2012, attended by more than 100 people, including Fred's graduate students from around the world.
Juha Heinonen , 1960-2007
Professor of Mathematics Juha Heinonen passed away on October 30, 2007, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Born July 23, 1960 in the small town of Toivakka in central Finland, Juha was raised in the village's old-age home where his mother served as the sole staff member. His father Vilho was a lumberjack and well-respected socialist politician for the tiny town. After graduating high school, Juha served one year as an officer in the Finnish army, and then enrolled as a student of mathematics at the University of Jyväskylä. His 1987 Ph.D. thesis, directed by Olli Martio, was in non-linear potential theory.
Juha first came to the University of Michigan for a semester as a visiting graduate student in 1985. His first appointment in the Department of Mathematics began in 1988, when he returned as a three year post-doctoral assistant professor. In 1992 he accepted a tenure track assistant professorship, and in 2000 he was promoted to professor. He served as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics from 2004 to 2007.
Considered a scholar of high professional standards, Juha was a leading figure in geometric function theory, his main research area. His two books "Nonlinear Potential Theory of Degenerate Elliptic Equations" (co-authored with T. Kilpeläinen and O. Martio) and "Analysis on Metric Spaces" have become standard references in their fields. He co-authored more than 60 research papers, many of which contributed to the creation of a new branch of mathematics, now called analysis on metric spaces. Juha was a generous and enthusiastic collaborator who was proud of the fact that nearly all of his research publications were joint works. His collaborators admired him for his erudition, his deep mathematical insights, and his never-ending scientific curiosity.
Juha's expertise was recognized with many awards and fellowships, including a Sloan Fellowship, numerous NSF grants, several visiting appointments, and an Excellence in Research Award from the University of Michigan. For seven years he was an editor of the Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society. In 2002, he was invited to give a talk at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Beijing. Juha became a member of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters in 2004.
A dedicated thesis advisor, Juha directed eight doctoral students. Many students, junior faculty, and young researchers greatly benefited from his patient mentorship and wise tutelage. Juha was very grateful for the excellent mentoring he himself received as a young mathematician, and was happy to repay in kind. In addition to his advisor, he especially acknowledged U-M Professor Emeritus Fred Gehring whom he met in 1985, and Jose Fernandez, to whom Fred introduced him later that academic year at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute in Berkeley. Later he was deeply influenced by Dennis Sullivan who directed his attention to analysis in more abstract settings.
When Juha originally came to the United States, his intention was to stay for only a short period. His plans changed when he met his future wife, Karen Smith, a first-year graduate student of mathematics, who also arrived in Ann Arbor in the fall of 1988. They were married in 1991.
Juha put his own career on hold to follow his wife to Boston when she obtained a post-doctoral position at MIT. The couple came back to Ann Arbor as tenured professors in 1996, settling into a satisfying marriage and productive careers. They welcomed their daughter Sanelma in 1998, and their boy-girl twins, Tapio and Helena, in 2003.
A gifted athlete, Juha was the 1976 Finnish national champion in his class for 5 km cross-country skiing. Although he gave up professional sports to pursue a career in mathematics in the early 1980s, Juha's love of competitive sports never waned. He participated in many running, cross-country skiing and orienteering events around the country. In his class he won both the U.S. and the North American gold medal in orienteering in 2000.
Juha was a vibrant, balanced, satisfied person who enjoyed many things in life besides mathematics and sports. He spent his free time studying foreign languages, or reading history, biographies, and political commentary. He loved the outdoors, particularly Michigan autumns and Finnish winters. A devoted husband and father, Juha enjoyed the company of his children and was often spotted on errands around town with a child on the bus, on his bike-seat, or in his arms. Each time he spoke of his family, the pride was evident through the twinkle in his eye and his broad grin.
His Finnish origins remained deeply important to him throughout his life. Juha maintained close contacts with his Finnish friends and colleagues, and traveled to Finland at least once a year. He taught his children and his wife to speak Finnish and to share his love of his native land.
Juha was widely loved for his positive attitude, sparkling sense of humor, and genuine kindness towards others, traits that he maintained throughout the difficult trials of his illness. He is deeply mourned by his family, friends and colleagues. Besides his wife and children, Juha is survived by his mother Liisa Heinonen and his sister Maritta Nukarinen. A memorial service will be held at the Michigan League Ballroom on December 9 at 2 pm. The Department of Mathematics has established the Juha Heinonen Memorial Graduate Student Fellowship. Donations may be made via the University of Michigan online giving site.
Obituary for Juha Heinonen - Boletin de la RSME (Madrid)
Ann Arbor News Obituary
Univeristy Record Obituary
Remembrance Celebration Video 1 (.mov)
Juha Heinonen,
"Quasiconformality in Metric Spaces" (.mov)
Dennis Sullivan's seminar, CUNY, November 1995
"Proceedings of American Math Society Heinonen Memorial issue. (see page 3)"
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Panthers, Amerks turning to Beckford-Tseu
by Lindsay Kramer || NHL.com
Lindsay Kramer, the AHL correspondent for NHL.com, profiles an up-and-coming player each Monday during the season, and his AHL notebook appears each Thursday on NHL.com.
The Rochester Americans held their meet-and-greet with fans earlier this week. New Amerks goalie Chris Beckford-Tseu was one of the guest stars.
That comes with the nature of his position. It also comes with an uncertainty of who this guy is.
"They are excited to see me play. There are a lot of new faces (on the team)," Beckford-Tseu said. "They hope there's a turnaround from last year. A bunch of people were asking where I played. It was pretty good. Being in a new city, you are excited to see how everything is going to be."
A lot of that depends upon how one of the biggest gambles of the AHL offseason turns out. After taking over from Buffalo as the sole parent club of the Amerks, the Florida Panthers struck quickly by signing Beckford-Tseu to a two-year, two-way contract on the second day of free agency.
If Beckford-Tseu becomes the clear No. 1 with Rochester – and the Panthers are counting on that – it will be the first time in his five-year pro career that he's earned that type of role. Oh yeah, he also needs to help revive a once-proud franchise that missed the playoffs last season.
"I guess I was a little surprised. I wasn't one of the bigger-name goalies out there," said Beckford-Tseu, 24. "I thought I was going to have to wait a little bit longer, but I was happy we got the deal done when we did."
It's not that Beckford-Tseu doesn't have potential. It's just that in each of the past four seasons, he's been pushed down to the ECHL and he's never played in more than 34 AHL contests in one season. That came with Peoria last year, when he went 15-14-2, 2.63, .899.
"In St. Louis, Peoria, there was always a logjam of guys around. It was tough to get a good workload in Peoria. I'm ready to play at this level," Beckford-Tseu said.
"We're looking at a guy who still has a chance to develop, and given a chance could maybe establish himself as a No. 1 in the league," said Jack Birch, director of player personnel for the Panthers. "Give the guy a chance to be a No. 1, and maybe he runs with it."
Beckford-Tseu knows many of those hopeful fans he met the other day see him as the difference in the team's turnaround this season. In that regard, they can line up right behind him.
"Whatever the fans expect of me, I expect more. You definitely want to be in the playoffs," he said. "I see myself ready to take over and do as well as I can. It's exciting."
More: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=385494
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Tag: higher education
Making it Easy to Enroll
It just occurred to me (maybe because I'm too close to the content of this blog) that I need to make it clearer how people can enroll as SMUG students. So we have a new page, Enroll Now, to simplify the process. You have enrollment options, but now you don't have to find your way to this post on the SMUG page, which was kind of buried.
There's a difference between being unstructured and being disorganized. Hopefully now we're back on the unstructured side.
Social Media University, Global doesn't have any financial barriers to entry, since we charge no tuition; hopefully now we've eliminated a site navigation barrier, too.
Author Lee AasePosted on June 4, 2008 Categories Social MediaTags Blogging, Colleges, Higher Ed, higher education, Lifelong Learning, online, Postsecondary, SMUG, Social Media, social networking, socialmedia, universities, universityLeave a comment on Making it Easy to Enroll
Why SMUG?
So how do you choose what to name a new institution of higher learning?
Stanford University was named after a former California governor's son, who had died of typhoid fever at age 15.
Yale University, which was founded to train ministers and was called Collegiate School, was eventually named after benefactor Elihu Yale.
Harvard University likewise was named after an early benefactor.
When choosing a name for a new on-line University providing social media education, I didn't have any benefactors to consider. (Not that I'd be above selling the naming rights!) Social Media University, Global was the first name that popped into my head. But I did a little brainstorming and identified some other options, including:
Social Media University – Technical (SMUT)
Social Network Institute of Practical Education (SNIPE)
Public Relations Institute for Social Media (PRISM)
The first one's an obvious non-starter, and though the second reflects the hands-on nature of the proposed curriculum, somehow the acronym doesn't quite fit. And while social media definitely have public relations applications, the third name's focus on PR is too narrow.
SMUG seems to fit because the curriculum will be covering social media in all its varieties, from blogs to social networking sites to microblogging to YouTube and everything in between. And seeing as I've made friends in Facebook from across the U.S. and as far away as Singapore, Egypt, Australia, Norway, Panama and Thailand (and that it is a world-wide web), the "Global" part isn't an overstatement, either.
I'm open to other suggestions: it's not like I've printed a bunch of letterhead or put a lot of work into the school logo. And considering that SMUG was established about 15 hours ago, we don't have an entrenched history to overcome. Renaming wouldn't be a problem.
But meanwhile, if anyone has an artistic bent and would like to design an official SMUG seal, I'd love to see what you can do. I'm thinking something like an old English crest or a round seal would be neat, with the following text elements and suitable graphics:
Social Media University — Global * SMUG * Established 2008
Whoever designs the winning logo gets a 50 percent tuition discount. Then again, 50 percent of free is…
Author Lee AasePosted on January 24, 2008 Categories SMUGTags college, Facebook, Harvard, higher education, Social Media, social networking, Stanford, university, Yale3 Comments on Why SMUG?


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Юнгит () — редкий минерал из группы фосфатов. Назван в честь немецкого минералога Герхарда Юнга.

Свойства
Юнгит — минерал со стеклянным шелковистым блеском. Имеет твердость по шкале Мооса 1. Встречается в виде небольших (до 1 см) розеток из тонких, плитчатых, искривленных кристаллов ромбической сингонии. Юнгит открыт в 1977 году в Германии.

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Литература

Ссылки
 Юнгит в GeoWiki
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Минералы по алфавиту
Минералы кальция
Минералы цинка
Минералы железа
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview
Nov/30/2010
This Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies betting preview is courtesy of Sportsbook.com.
Sportsbook.com using Lakers -5.5 & 204.5
The Lakers look to end their two-game losing streak as they embark on back-to-back road games starting in Memphis Tuesday night. Kobe Bryant combined for 72 points in the past two games against Utah and Indiana, but it wasn't enough to close out either game. L.A. dominated the first meeting Nov. 2 against Memphis in a 124-105 blowout, shooting 51.2% from the field and 60.9% from behind the arc. Despite shooting a lowly 38.6 FG Pct. against Indiana, defense will be the key for the Lakers, who allowed the Grizzlies to shoot 50% from three-point range earlier this month. Memphis (46.3 FG Pct.) is shooting nearly identical to the Lakers (46.4 FG Pct.) for the season.
Memphis' three-game win streak came to an end Saturday in a 92-86 loss in Cleveland as the Grizzlies only scored 35 points in the second half. The defense collapsed against Cleveland's offense and will face an even tougher challenge against the top-scoring Lakers, who are leading the league with 109.5 PPG. Rudy Gay had a game-high 30 points (12-18 FG) against L.A. on Nov. 2 and is shooting 43.5% from the floor in the past five games. Little brother Marc Gasol will have his hands full in the paint against big brother Pau Gasol, who is fourth in the league with 11.9 RPG and averaging 21.5 PPG.
L.A. has thrived on the road with a 5-2 (SU and ATS) record, while Memphis is only 5-4 SU and 4-4-1 ATS in FedExForum. The Lakers are 7-1 SU against the Grizzlies in the past three seasons and an even 4-4 ATS.
92% of action at Sportsbook.com is backing the Lakers to cover the spread.
Sportsbook.com opened the Lakers -5 & opening total was 204.
Here's a couple glaring trends that favor the defending champs and the over.
LA LAKERS are 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA LAKERS 101.8, OPPONENT 95.5 - (Rating = 0*).
Despite five of the past seven meetings going Under the total, this game trends to favor the Over
Play Over - Home teams where the total is greater than or equal to 200 (MEMPHIS) - poor defensive team - allowing 99+ points/game on the season against opponent after a close loss by 3 points or less. (94-51 over the last 5 seasons.) (64.8%, +37.9 units. Rating = 2*).
Basketball Odds
Basketball Odds News
Saturday January 22 Best Bets: LSU at Tennessee College Basketball Game
Saturday's LSU vs. Tennessee game features a Tigers team at 15-3 Straight Up and a very profitable 14-4 Against The Spread for gamblers. The Vols are 12-5 Straight Up and 10-7 ATS.
Where Can I Bet the Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ilinois Fighting Illini Game From Illinois?
The Purdue Boilermakers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini basketball game Monday January 17 can be bet on via BetUS.
Where Can I Bet the UConn vs. Seton Hall Game From New Jersey, Connecticut
Neither New Jersey nor Connecticut allows residents to bet on in-state schools using regulated apps. Instead, one must rely on other alternatives such as offshore books, if available. Some of these websites have been in business since the early and mid-90s.
Free Picks, Predictions for the Texas Tech vs. Iowa State Basketball Game, Hot Betting Trends January 5
The Red Raiders are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Free Picks, Predictions for the Kentucky vs. LSU Game January 4
Gambling911.com has a line of -3.5 on the Kentucky-LSU game and the official line is Tigers -2.


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Home›Registered bonds›Republicans are more willing to live among Democrats than the other way around, poll finds
Republicans are more willing to live among Democrats than the other way around, poll finds
through: TheRealDeal staff via Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: November 21, 2021 / 11:16 a.m. EST
/ Update: November 21, 2021 / 11:16 a.m. EST
(TheRealDeal) – Where you live and who you vote for has never been so closely connected. Election results mapped over the past decades show that the red medium has become redder and the blue ribs bluer.
But when it comes to relocating to another party's territory, a report from apartment listing site Zumper shows registered Republicans are more liberal about life among Democrats than the other way around. – with a caveat.
Former NFL player Zac Stacy gets out of jail and needs to stay away from ex-girlfriend
To conduct the survey, Zumper asked 1,500 people from across the country, "Would you move to an area that does not match your political leanings?" "
Democrats were less likely than Republicans to take root among people on the other end of the political spectrum, as 40 percent said they would not move to a red zone and only 27 percent said they would.
Republicans, however, were ready to mingle with the left, with 43% of GOP voters saying they would move to an area that was not in line with their policies and 36% saying they would not. more
Jeff Andrews, author of the report and data analyst at Zumper, said opening Republicans to liberal enclaves makes more sense if you divide them into two camps – upper-middle-class voters and the wealthy who appreciate weak regulation. in one, and low-income rural people. voters who favor identity politics in the other.
"A wealthy Republican who works in finance might prefer to live in New York City, despite his blue bent," Andrews said, pointing to the workplace and the perks of living in a cultural center as factors. In addition, high incomes could afford to move.
The enduring popularity of the Metropolitan Republican Club of Manhattan is a testament to the existence of this cohort. Last month, the group sold their 118th annual dinner in honor of Forbes editor-in-chief Steve Forbes with the Ronald Reagan Award to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Reagan tax cuts.
The Silk Stocking District on the Upper East Side is also the top Republican campaign donor area on a regular basis.
Mariah Carey responds after HOA threatens to fine Tampa Bay owner for turning on Christmas lights too early
Likewise, in San Francisco, where just over 6% of voters are registered as Republicans, some ballots were cast for Donald Trump in 2016. Votes were concentrated in the city's wealthiest neighborhoods – Pacific Heights and Sea Cliff, among which, the San Francisco Examiner reported.
In New York City, there are also Republican pockets within the tight-knit communities of cities, such as the Hasidic and Russian Jewish enclaves of Brooklyn. Brighton and Manhattan Beach elected a Republican city council member this year for the first time this century.
However, the Republican openness to relocation has certain limits, according to the report. For many, the Covid-19 protocols were a critical hold.
While 86% of Democrats said they would move to an area with a mask mandate, less than half of Republicans said the same. Dislikes of vaccination warrants had a similar influence. Just over a third of Republicans said they would move somewhere with vaccination requirements; 82 percent of Democrats said they would.
Given the strict vaccine mandates for certain jobs and locations in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City, it seems unlikely that the three cities will see an influx of Republicans anytime soon.
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The Prix Henri de Régnier awarded by the Académie française is an annual prize to support literary creation established in 1994 by grouping of the prizes of the foundations Aubry-Vitet, Bonardi, Pierre de Régnier, Xavier Marnier, Monbinne, Pierre Villey et de Vismes. It is currently endowed with 5,000 euros, the highest sum of the prizes of the foundations.

List of laureates

External links
 The Prix Henri de Régnier on the site of the Académie française
 Prix Henri de Régnier de l'Académie française 2016 for Une jeunesse de Blaise Pascal on Livres Hebdo
 Kirby Jambon Receives Henri de Régnier Award on Consulate General of France in New Orleans

Henri de Regnier
Awards established in 1994
1994 establishments in France


"Romeo" is from the first breeding I have done with my own bred male, "Cory". The finest point of "Romeo" is his temperament. He is a lap dog extraordinaire. Everyone who meets him follows in love with his sweetness.


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Q: Batch: avoiding specific conflict in FOR loops Problem: unexpected behavior (single duplicate) in FOR-loop.
I'm trying to make a simple batch-vbscript interface for mounting and dismounting volumes, among other tasks ("Voltask"). A central part of the function is unique identification of each volume, which i'm trying to achieve by parsing output from MOUNTVOL:

\\?\Volume{d35e9775-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
    H:\
\\?\Volume{d35e9776-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
    F:\
\\?\Volume{6537febd-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
    *** NO MOUNT POINTS ***
\\?\Volume{3fb54500-a257-11e4-8d8d-806e6f6e6963}\
    *** NO MOUNT POINTS ***
\\?\Volume{6537febe-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
    C:\
\\?\Volume{6537fec3-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
    A:\
\\?\Volume{6537fec1-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
    D:\
\\?\Volume{6537fec2-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
    E:\

The first parse gives some subroutines what they need and makes the data generally more pleasing to handle. Each relevant line from MOUNTVOL is stored into a separate variable number.
@ECHO OFF & SETLOCAL enabledelayedexpansion & SET count=0
REM Basic parse
FOR /F "usebackq" %%5 IN (`
MOUNTVOL ^| FINDSTR /c:\ /c:*
`) DO (
SET /a count+=1
SET !count!=%%5
)

The next step is to take this simple output and move a step closer to combining corresponding letters and names: 1 2 3 4 5 -> 11 12 21 22 31...
This way the first number would always represent one volume and the latter the type of data corresponding with the volume, 1=name, 2=letter.
I'm trying to achieve this by parsing the previously gained data with:
FOR /L %%G IN (1,1,%count%) DO (
SET /a ODD=%%G %%2
IF !ODD! EQU 1 (
SET A=%%G
SET /a A-=!C!
SET /a C+=1
SET B=1
)
REM Intentionally not using "ELSE"
IF !ODD! EQU 0 (
SET A=%%G
SET /a A-=!C!
SET /a B+=1
)
SET !A!!B!=!%%G!
ECHO !A!!B! Has Data !%%G!
)

Just to clear up the arithmetics: the counts result in A increasing every second run and B varying between 1 and 2.
The resulting output as displayed is:
11 Has Data \\?\Volume{d35e9775-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
12 Has Data H:\
21 Has Data \\?\Volume{d35e9776-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
22 Has Data F:\
31 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537febd-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
32 Has Data ***
41 Has Data \\?\Volume{3fb54500-a257-11e4-8d8d-806e6f6e6963}\
42 Has Data ***
51 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537febe-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
52 Has Data C:\
61 Has Data \\?\Volume{d35e9775-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
62 Has Data H:\
71 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537fec1-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
72 Has Data D:\
81 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537fec2-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
82 Has Data E:\

61 and 62 being duplicates of 11 and 12. As merely a coincidence this would be curious as the values of %G at this exact point are also 11 and 12. This lead me to draw the conclusion that... i just don't see it.
Is !%%G! somehow being misinterpreted or did i make a mistake with the counts? I've banged my head on the screen for so long i'd really appreciate any tips!
EDIT: After a thorough break i realized that after %%G passes 10, conflicts are bound to happen as the !%%G! is interpreted as !11! and !12!, which refer to both first- and second-parse variables. This results in the duplicates. The dilemma, however, remains: how to avoid this?
Setting another layer of localization would solve the problem at the expense of creating others; does not seem to be a viable option.
I could use letters instead of numbers as variables but this would break arithmetics. *Currently researching using shift to replace set /a count+=1 with an equivalent for letters, but so far to no avail.

A: You can fix your code simply by putting a delimiter between the two numbers in your final variable names - I'll use a period:
SET !A!.!B!=!%%G!
ECHO !A!.!B! Has Data !%%G!

Or you could put a prefix before each name. This is a good idea because you cannot expand a variable name beginning with a digit with normal expansion because it will be confused with a batch argument like %1. Not a problem with your code since you use delayed expansion. But variables beginning with a digit is something to generally avoid.
SET V!A!!B!=!%%G!
ECHO V!A!!B! Has Data !%%G!

I would probably do both. I like the variable beginning with something other than a digit, and visually I like the separation of the two numbers:
SET V!A!.!B!=!%%G!
ECHO V!A!.!B! Has Data !%%G!

Your code could be dramatically simplified:
@echo off
setlocal enableDelayedExpansion
set /a count=0
for /f %%A in ('mountvol ^| findstr /l "\ *"') do (
  set /a "A=count/2+1, B=count%%2+1, count+=1"
  set "V!A!.!B!=%%A"
  echo V!A!.!B!=%%A
)

Which should yield:
V1.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{d35e9775-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
V1.2 Has Data H:\
V2.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{d35e9776-0176-11d6-a06d-806e6f6e6963}\
V2.2 Has Data F:\
V3.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537febd-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
V3.2 Has Data ***
V4.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{3fb54500-a257-11e4-8d8d-806e6f6e6963}\
V4.2 Has Data ***
V5.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537febe-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
V5.2 Has Data C:\
V6.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537fec3-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
V6.2 Has Data A:\
V7.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537fec1-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
V7.2 Has Data D:\
V8.1 Has Data \\?\Volume{6537fec2-01bc-11d6-adb5-806e6f6e6963}\
V8.2 Has Data E:\

By simplifying the code to using only one loop, with no intermediate variables, there technically is no need for a prefix or delimiter in the variable name. You could simply use the following in my loop:
  set "!A!!B!=%%A"
  echo !A!!B! Has Data %%A

But I still would keep the prefix and the delimiter.
There may be 10 or more volumes on a machine - mine has 10. As Scott suggests, you can add 100 to the value to get a fixed width variable name that supports up to 99 volumes. I would also use a substring operation to get zero prefixed values, starting with 01.
@echo off
setlocal enableDelayedExpansion
set /a count=0
for /f %%A in ('mountvol ^| findstr /l "\ *"') do (
  set /a "A=count/2+101, B=count%%2+1, count+=1"
  set "V!A:~-2!.!B!=%%A"
  echo V!A:~-2!.!B!=%%A
)

A: Simply de-duplicate (deconflict) the variable names by prefixing them
with letters.  For example, on the first pass, use A1, A2, A3, ...,
and/or use B11, B12, B21, B22, ..., on the second pass.
In situations like this,
I sometimes find that non-uniform variable name lengths
causes some difficulty.  (For example, A1 ... A9 are two characters,
but then A10, etc., are three characters.)
I sometimes handle that by starting the numbering at 10 or 11, or 100 or 101.
For example, if you start with A10,
you can have 90 lines of input and only go up to A99.

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It all began with a promising location of Salcedo Skysuites! Life in Makati's central business district is fluid and full of motion. Stories of progress are told in the many faces of the city, but none as compelling as its renowned skyline-Salcedo Skysuites, set to transform with the rise of a new luxurious residential address. Now is the time to elevate your living experience. Makati is about to change and it is moving toward a skyward direction.
Amenity deck of Salcedo Skysuites will be situated at the 32nd floor of the tower. This is the first Megaworld development in Makati CBD with all the amenities at the roof deck. Salcedo Skysuites will be the first and only residential condominium in Makati that will features a heated infinity pool overlooking the Makati skyline.


One of the great things about WordPress is all the freely available tutorials and support to get your website or blog up and running. The problem is that all this information can be overwhelming. Sometimes you just want someone who is obligated to help you figure things out and let you get on with your business and your life. This is why I'm developing a paid WordPress support program.
I would love it if you were hosting my web site, I fully expect you will teach me how to use it myself, but it would so reassuring if I knew you were right there if I get myself into trouble.
If you've ever tried asking a "stupid" question in the WordPress support forums only to have people jump down your throat and tell you to do a Google search then this program might be for you. I know you're not a developer or designer – and that you don't want to be – and I don't think there is any such thing as a stupid question.
This program is still something I'm setting up, but it I'd like it to include text and video tutorials all in one place, optional hosting with access to premium themes and plugins that would normally cost you hundreds of dollars, and various levels of forum, email, and phone support.
In the meantime, if this is something you'd be interested in, please let me know by submitting your email using the quick form below, or sending me an email at Terran@Birrell.us.
I promise I'll only use your email to contact you about this project, and I won't contact you repeatedly. No spam!
Hi, I'm Terran Birrell. I'm a carpenter turned web developer with a business degree. I build things – like houses, websites and businesses.


Remember how I mentioned that I am a firm believer in the idea that things happening for a reason? Well, this is a result of another one of those cases. The route we took from Puerto Natales to our hotel near the park was a straight shot, hour and a half drive. But a little more than half way in, we encountered hilly roads with a fresh layer of snow laid down the night before. Our little VW Up had no power, let alone any weight or traction in its tires, to make it up this snowy, icy hill. We eventually relented and turned around, having to take the long way around the whole park, another two plus hours added on, going over unpaved, bumpy dirt roads, with some holes the size of our car. What we thought was an unfortunate situation, turned into an amazing day. As we got closer and closer to the east side entrance of the park, the Torres del Paine range came slowly into view. There was not a cloud in the sky, expect for wisps of clouds scattered here and there, in front of and behind the peaks. What was going to be a two and half hour detour, turned into more like a four plus hour side trip, with a memory card full of shots like this. When you are looking at these magnificent towers, you want to just stare at them forever. If we didn't have a hotel room waiting for us with a warm bed and delicious food, we may have slept overnight in the car, just to see these peaks that much longer.


Must feel nice to be rich!
Floyd Mayweather was seen spending a profane amount of money on jewelry amid a L.A. shopping spree last week.
The boxing champ hit up the famous diamond setter, Peter Marco at his shop in Beverly Hills on November 14 and of course he spent bank.
He allegedly purchased one 30-carat pear-shaped, extravagant yellow VVS ring for $2.3 MILLION, one 3-4.5 ct. precious stone diamond bracelet for another $2.5 MILLION and one 2-pound yellow gold Cuban necklace and 3 watches for a consolidated $500k.
If my math is correct that is a whoppin' $5.3 mil.
Of course, Floyd ain't shy about his insane purchases … keep in mind his $18 MILLION watch … what's more, his $2 MILLION car fleet … what's more, gracious better believe it, his $10 MILLION ring and chain combo.
Well people, we gotta start training and become boxers ourselves!
Floyd is still arranging enormous money events for himself – he claims he'll make a fortune for battling Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan on New Year's Eve.
Plus, Floyd revealed to us he'll make a 9-FIGURE payday on the off chance that he can grapple with Khabib Nurmagomedov for a boxing superfight in 2019.
Have You Ever Wondered: What Is the History of Black Friday?


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Financial Services (FinServ)
Fraud prevention is the biggest driver for investments in AI
By Tilly Kenyon
Provenir has found in its newest study that more than 90% of European fintechs will adopt AI-enabled risk decisioning to combat fraud
Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software for the fintech industry, has found in its latest study that fraud prevention is the biggest driver for investments in AI-enabled risk decisions this year.
The survey, which offers the views of 100 decision-makers from fintechs and financial services firms across Europe, found that other major drivers for investments in AI-enabled risk decisioning include automating decisions across the credit lifecycle (68%), competitive pricing (65%) and cost savings and operational efficiency (61%).
Heightened risk of fraud across the fintech landscape
The survey highlighted the role that alternative data can play in the fight against fraud, with 68% of those surveyed choosing to incorporate alternative data for the purpose of improving fraud detection.
It also found that access to data is the biggest challenge to an organisation's risk strategy (88%), closely followed by a lack of a centralised view of data across the customer lifecycle (74%).
"The risk of fraud has heightened across the entire financial services landscape, and with attacks only becoming more sophisticated and widespread, it is positive to see that more firms are turning to AI-enabled technologies to minimise these threats," said Carol Hamilton, SVP, Global Solutions at Provenir. "The key benefit of using AI-enabled decisioning for fraud detection is its ability to get smarter with each decision it processes. So, as fraudsters evolve their methods, AI models can use real-time data to identify new patterns, learn, and adapt to constantly detect fraud threats and minimise risk."
Using AI-enabled decisions for fraud detection
Digital transformation intensifies data issues. Data silos and data overload can lead to an incomplete view of risk exposures, preventing the visibility of patterns and behaviours needed for prediction.
Fast transaction times and ever-evolving fraudster schemes make it increasingly difficult to immediately identify, predict, counteract and recover.
Using AI to detect fraud has aided businesses in improving internal security and simplifying corporate operations. AI has therefore emerged as a significant tool for avoiding financial crimes due to its increased efficiency. It can be used to analyse huge numbers of transactions in order to uncover fraud trends, which can subsequently be used to detect fraud in real-time.
Overall, the findings of the study show that current confidence in credit model accuracy is low, with only 22% of respondents believing that their organisation's current risk model is accurate at least most of the time. No respondents believed that their organisation's risk model is completely accurate.
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Prominent Russians: Georgy Zhukov
December 1, 1896 – June 18, 1974
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Georgy Zhukov, also known as the 'Victory Marshall,' was a life long professional soldier and the recipient of many of Russia's top honorary titles, including Hero of the Soviet Union three times.
Zhukov was born in the village of Strelkovka, not far from Moscow, to a poor family of farmers. After finishing school in 1906 he was sent to Moscow to become a furrier. He fought in World War I and was awarded the Cross of St George twice and promoted to the rank of non-commissioned officer for his bravery in battle. He joined the Red Army in 1918. During the Russian Civil War (1917 – 1921) the decisive and brave soldier became a troop commander and was later put in charge of the 1st Cavalry Army. He then
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joined the Communist Party. When he was not engaged in battle, he attended military school. A fellow student remembers: "Zhukov, like no other, studied hard. Each time we walked into his room, there he was crawling over a map, sprawled over the floor. Already then his work and duty were of the utmost importance to him."
In 1939 he was asked to lead a battle against the Japanese in Mongolia. After two days of carefully exploring the surroundings, he sent an urgent message to Moscow – asking the Soviets to strengthen their aviation and to send not less then three infantry divisions and a tank brigade. His mission was to prepare for a counterattack and the Soviet government granted his requests. On the night of 3 June the Japanese cut across Khalkhin Gol and occupied the Bain-Tsagan Mountain. But before they could settle in, Zhukov began his attack with two tank brigades. Supported by infantry they encircled the Japanese army. Within a few days the Japanese troops were defeated. Zhukov was awarded his first title of Hero of the Soviet Union for the operation.
He was then assigned by Stalin in October 1941 to defend Moscow. With Zhukov at their lead, his troops not only hold their position and defended the capital, but launched an extreme counterattack on the German army.
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In 1942 a division of the German army, the best of its time was approaching Stalingrad. A knockdown battle on the outskirts of the city ensued and lasted more then 3 months. Under Zhukov's command, the enemy was surrounded and destroyed. It was the most catastrophic defeat in German history up until that time.
In 1943 Zhukov coordinated the Battle of Kursk with his classic tactic, first defence. Zhukov followed the battle carefully and knew the exact moment the German army was out of breath and at that time launched his attack.
In 1941 Russian troops were unable to keep the Germans from closing in on Leningrad, now St. Petersburg.
By launching attacks on the enemy Zhukov's army prevented them from creating new penetrating forces and completely taking over the city. For 900 days the city stood and survived the blockade. In
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1943 the siege was lifted. In all his operations he showed his adamant will, courage and organisational talent.
Zhukov's troops suffered heavy losses but captured Berlin in 1945; the historical battle earned him his third title of Hero of the Soviet Union honour. On 8 May, the Germans signed an act of capitulation. World War II was over.
Speaking in June, the commander of the Allied offensive on the Western Front, US General Dwight Eisenhower said« »The war in Europe has been won and to no man does the United Nations owe a greater debt than to Marshal Zhukov."
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Zhukov led the Victory Parade in Moscow riding a white stallion through the parade ground on Red Square. Stalin himself intended to lead the parade but because of his poor riding skills gave the honour to Zhukov. This only added to Stalin's feelings of jealousy towards him. Stalin hated that Zhukov's name was behind all the major victories of the war. He was adored and hailed by the whole of the USSR as a hero that never lost a battle. Later, however, a range of authors described him as a cruel general, who achieved success in his missions at any cost, without thought or sympathy for human life.
After the war, Zhukov was the supreme military commander of the Soviet Occupation Zone in Germany. He was removed from the post after a year, as
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Stalin felt threatened by his popularity. Zhukov was later assigned to the relatively insignificant Odessa Military District. After Stalin's death in 1953 Zhukov was returned to favour and became Deputy Defence Minister and then Defence Minister in 1955. In 1957 he was removed from his ministry by Nikita Khrushchev and was never given another role in the government.
Georgy Zhukov was married twice and had three daughters. He died 18 June 1974 and was buried on the Red Square next to the Kremlin walls.
Written by Masha Aprelenko, RT
Konstantin Rokossovsky Soviet Army Marshall, who had been imprisoned and tortured by the KGB and later released to lead the troops during World War Two, playing a key role in the most important battles including the Battle of Stalingrad. Yury Baluevsky A Russian political and military figure, Yury Baluevsky is the Deputy Secretary of Russia's Security Council and the First Deputy Defense Minister. Mikhail Kutuzov Mikhail Kutuzov was a world-famous military commander, widely known for brilliantly repelling Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812. Pyotr Wrangel Pyotr Wrangel was a high-ranking officer in the Russian army who became one of the leading commanding officers of the White Guards during the Russian Civil War in 1918-1921. Mikhail Barklay de Tolly (Michael Andreas Barclay de Tolly) A famous Russian commander, Prince Barclay de Tolly was a hero of the First Patriotic War and anti-Napoleon campaigns. Andrey Grechko Andrey Grechko was a Soviet military leader, government and party member and Marshal of the Soviet Union.


It's time to put on the hair. Hmmm. Well, one way to do it is to appy each individual strand much like you would put on fringe.
I cut twelve pieces of yarn 12 inches long. Folded one in half and by using my hook I pulled the middle of this yarn through yet another un-used loop. These un-used loops are quite handy for attaching things to your crocheted items.


The December AMI Chamber Networking Luncheon will take place at Eat Here located at 5315 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach. The cost to attend is $15/members and $25/prospective members. RSVPS required by November 30th at 2pm, seating is limited. Please contact the AMI Chamber at 941-778-1541 or email info@amichamber.org.


The next-generation kitchen composter is more than just another kitchen utensil. This exquisitely designed composter compliments the interior of any kitchen. We use it where it is most convenient - on the kitchen counter! It is especially useful in urban centres and houses without their own composter, where collection of bio-waste is organised.
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In France, author Marco Koskas' latest book Bande de Français is rejected by traditional publishing venues.
Koskas then decides to go the route of self-publishing and takes the book to Amazon, where it is published and sold exclusively.
Bande de Français garners much acclaim and is subsequently longlisted for a prestigious literary award, the Prix Renaudot, by a jury of experts.
Booksellers across France are outraged by this development. The Syndicat de la librairie française, which represents French booksellers, says that "[the jury's] move rewards the company [Amazon] threatening their livelihood" and call for the award — and Koskas' book — to be boycotted.
The question at the heart of the issue is: who should these booksellers really be pointing their finger at when it comes to Amazon's publishing win and their own comparative misfortune?
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When you build a new home or invest in renovations, your property taxes will likely increase. The City of Blue Ash's Residential Property Tax Abatement makes it possible for property owners in R-3 zoning districts surrounding downtown Blue Ash to minimize the taxes they pay. Property tax abatement is available for any increased valuation that results from improvements to the property for new construction and renovation project of at least $50,000 in cost. For a single-family home, 100% of the increased valuation is abated (allowing owners to pay taxes just on the pre-improvement value) and for multi-family homes, 50% of the increased valuation is abated for a period of 8 years. Tax abatement benefits stay with the property the entire length of the abatement and transfer to any new property owner within the approved time period. Only owner-occupied properties qualify for the program.
Note: As of March 30, 2018 the Hamilton County Auditor's office has changed it's process for the timing of the abatement. The term of the abatement shall commence as soon as any value attributable to the abated improvement is placed on the tax record. This means that the abatement period would begin when partial or full valuation is placed on the tax record. This change will start with tax year 2017, payable in 2018.
All, owner-occupied, single-family homes and condominiums within the City of Blue Ash's R-3 residential zoning districts surrounding downtown (see map below) undergoing new construction or rehab, may apply for the tax abatement program. A minimum of $50,000 must have been spent on eligible activities. The Hamilton County Auditor's Office determines the abatement amount based on the type of improvements.
An increase or decrease in taxes during the abatement period may result when voted changes in tax rates, state-mandated reappraisals or updates reflecting neighborhood trends are adopted.
An annual exterior inspection is required for all new and existing tax abatements to ensure that the property is being properly maintained. New tax abatement applications may be subject to an exterior inspection prior to final approval by the Department of Community Development. If building code violations are observed, the application will be denied. Properties with current abatements will have their tax abatement revoked if violations are placed against the property and the violations are not promptly resolved.
Please allow four weeks for the City of Blue Ash to respond to your application. Once the City has qualified the property for the program, your application will be forwarded to the Hamilton County Auditor's Office for certification and valuation. A letter from the Hamilton County Auditor's Office will be received after the Auditor's appraisal has been completed. This could take several months.
For more information, contact the Assistant City Manager Kelly Harrington at 513-745-8503 or kharrington@blueash.com.
Real property must be within the City of Blue Ash's R-3 residential zoning districts surrounding downtown Blue Ash.
Owner-occupied single family and multi-family homes.
The renovation abatement is 100% (single-family) of the property's increased value and 50% (multi-family) for a period of 8 years.
It should be noted that some types of remodeling do not increase taxable value. Improvements to the house itself, garage, in-ground pool, decks and patios qualify for abatement. Any improvement for making a building more structurally sound, more habitable, or for improving the structure is eligible.
Roofing, vinyl siding, windows, gutters and painting may improve the condition of the house but may not increase the taxable value of the property. Landscaping, retaining walls, driveways and the like do not qualify for the abatement.
For example, if the owner of a $100,000, single-family home makes $50,000 in taxable improvements, the owner is only responsible for taxes based on the home's value prior to improvements, plus or minus changes due to reappraisals, triennials, and/or tax levies for a period of 8 years.


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The CAPS phone number is available 24/7 for anyone that needs assistance.
Individual, short-term counseling can help students, staff, and faculty clarify their concerns, assess the effectiveness of previously attempted solutions, and generate new coping strategies.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f and use coconut oil or vegan butter to very lightly coat a standard pie plate or round baking. Set aside.
Heat almond milk in the microwave or on the stovetop to the temperature of warm bath water – approximately 110 degrees F. Be careful not to exceed that temperature or it can kill the yeast.
To the almond milk, add 1 Tbsp coconut oil and stir melt. Then add yeast and sugar. Stir briefly to mix. Then set aside (uncovered) to proof for 10 minutes or until it appears puffy on the surface (this indicates that the yeast is activating. If it hasn't activated at this point, either your yeast was expired or the liquid was too hot or not hot enough).
Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour blend, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined.
Add scoopable (not melted) coconut oil or vegan butter and use a fork to mix into the dry mixture. It should resemble the texture of wet sand.
To the dry ingredients, add the almond milk-yeast mixture and stir. It should form a dough that resembles cookie dough. Set aside.
Get a large cutting board and cover the surface with plastic wrap or parchemin paper Then dust generously with gluten-free flour.
Place the dough on the center of the cutting board and sprinkle with more gluten-free flour. Then top with another sheet of plastic wrap and tuck down around the edges of the cutting board (so it stays in place).
Carefully remove the top layer of plastic wrap and brush on 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil. Then sprinkle with organic cane sugar and cinnamon. Then untuck the bottom layer of plastic wrap from the cutting board and use it to tightly roll the dough lengthwise into a cylinder (see photo).
Use a serrated knife or floss to cut into 8 even pieces. Then carefully transfer to the prepared pie dish or cake pan.
Cover with plastic wrap anda towel, set on top of the warm oven, and let rise for 15-30 minutes or until the rolls have risen slightly and are almost touching – they won't get as voluminous as gluten-containing rolls, but they will expand a bit!
Place rolls in prepared dish on the center rack of your oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown and the rolls have risen/expanded quite a bit.
Store leftover cinnamon rolls at room temperature up to 3-4 days or in the freezer up to 1 month.