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Jon Cowherd: Jon Cowherd: Mercy
By JOHN KELMAN
It's always difficult for an artist who has become so intimately associated with a group—especially if he or she has been a significant compositional contributor—to build a separate identity outside of that group. It might be one of the reasons that Pat Metheny Group keyboardist Lyle Mays—who not only contributed compositions of his own, but also co-wrote some of the group's most well-known and well-loved material—has released so few recordings under his own name.
Pianist/keyboardist Jon Cowherd is nowhere near as joined at the hip to Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band, heard most recently on the characteristically superb Landmarks (Blue Note, 2014); in addition to his tenure with a band first documented under the ubiquitous drummer's name on the 1998 debut, Fellowship (Blue Note), but increasingly represented by Blade, in subsequent years, as a group whose name tells the true story, Cowherd has appeared, on record and/or on the road, with everyone from Cassandra Wilson, Lizz Wright and Kellylee Evans to Rosanne Cash and Iggy Pop. Still, the Fellowship Band—where Cowherd regularly contributes compositions and who, since the group's second record, Perceptual (Blue Note, 2000), has co-produced every album alongside Blade—is the group that has somehow come to truly represent the pianist's true musical personality.
Or so it seemed. Mercy, released digitally in late 2013 by ArtishShare and only now seeing hard CD issue as a collaborative effort with Blue Note, supports the idea that the Fellowship Band may be Cowherd's true home but, at the same time, it also suggests that there's even more to this talented composer/performer than his work with Fellowship has already amply demonstrated.
It's true that a good proportion of the eleven Cowherd compositions on Mercy could easily fit within Fellowship's combination of folkloric aesthetic, unfettered collaborative freedom and adherence to melody in whatever guise it may be found. Still, he has rarely been afforded this much space to stretch on record, though anyone who has seen the band in the past few years—in locations as far apart as Oslo, Norway and Ottawa, Canada—knows, as it has slowly whittled down from its original septet to a leaner quintet, that Cowherd has assumed an even great role in performance, both as a soloist and as a harmonic colorist whose voice is as definitive of the group's overall complexion as the other members of a band who have, over the past 17 years, truly become brothers: along with Blade, bassist Chris Thomas, saxophonist Melvin Butler and saxophonist/bass clarinetist Myron Walden.
Still, while there's little on Mercy that couldn't easily be refitted for Fellowship, Cowherd's decision to recruit bassist John Patitucci and, in particular, guitarist Bill Frisell to join Blade in this quartet date recorded nearly two years ago in December, 2012 renders it a significantly different experience, despite it now being even clearer why Cowherd and Blade have evolved into such a strong writing and production team. The three-part "Mercy Suite"—four, if you include the appropriately titled and still connected "Postlude" that follows—creates a 25-minute centerpiece to an album filled with writing as episodic and cinematic as anything Cowherd has written for Fellowship, but remains distinguished for his greater overall dominance.
It's also significant in providing a context where Frisell delivers, if not his finest work in recent years—that would be a difficult challenge when rendered against his own work in so many different contexts, most recently debuting his impressive Guitar in the Space Age! project at the TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, along with a fantastic revision of his music for Buster Keaton's 1925 silent film Go West the following evening—then certainly some of the most atypical work in a long time.
Frisell's gritty and angular work on the fiery "Postlude," for example, is the closest he's come to attaining the climactic power and structural beauty of one of his most memorable solos ever on Don Byron's "Next Love," from the clarinetist's Tuskegee Experiments (Elektra/Nonesuch, 1992), or his similarly edgy work on Madonna's "Live to Tell," from the guitarist's own Have a Little Faith (Elektra/Nonesuch) the following year. The context is, of course, completely different; "Next Love" positively oozes New York attitude, while the similarly propulsive and equally incendiary but somehow less jagged "Postlude" speaks, in some fashion, to the southern roots coupled with Midwestern influence of Cowherd's native Kentucky.
Of course, an artist's music doesn't necessarily have to reference where he or she comes from—in particular from a pianist born in Kentucky, schooled in New Orleans and who now calls New York City home. No, not all of Mercy references those early roots—the album-opening "The Columns" a cornucopian blend of his many travels—yet there does remain something inherently folkloric about songs like the far gentler "Baltica," where Frisell's rich-toned yet twangy guitar entwines perfectly with Cowherd's confident but ever-sensitive lyricism and similarly collaborative nature. A feature for Patitucci—who has become an increasingly important player of his generation largely through his collaboration (alongside Blade) in Wayne Shorter's endlessly searching quartet of the past 13 years—the empathic fashion in which Cowherd and Frisell support Patitucci is almost as impressive in its spare elegance as the bassist's own performance. And when Cowherd takes the lead soon after, Blade—as ever, a fountain of both responsive and suggestive ideas ranging from explosive snare and tom punctuations to pointillistic cymbal work—helps propel him forward for a solo that's as perfectly constructed as the swelling guitar work that lies beneath it.
There are also more through-composed pieces like "Surrender's Song," a rubato tone poem where Frisell manages to double Cowherd's bittersweet melody while, at the same time, creating the perfect accompaniment to the pianist's brief solo. And while acoustic piano is his main instrument here, just as on the Fellowship Band's Landmarks, Cowherd again turns to mellotron for a curious duo with Frisell, "Seconds," combining wavering flutes, swirling electronics, dissonant harmonics, gentle power chords and other quirky guitarisms that act as a palette-cleanser for Mercy's closing two tracks: the lovely waltz-time "Lowertown," where Cowherd reconciles his own roots with Lyle Mays' more decidedly Midwestern Wyoming upbringing; and the atmospheric "Four Rivers," where the pianist seems as connected at the hip with Frisell as Mays was, for most of his career, with the guitarist's relative contemporary, Pat Metheny.
While Cowherd's birth date isn't listed anywhere, it's a safe bet, since he was schooled in New Orleans where Blade was also educated (at the city's Loloya University), that they're both approximately the same age, placing the pianist in his early-to-mid-forties. That's a long wait to finally put out an album under his name but, with the Fellowship Band such a strong representation of Cowherd's identity—despite the pianist's many extracurricular activities—neither is it a particular surprise. It certainly seems a certainty, at this juncture, that the Fellowship Band will continue—the bond between these five men being so strong, by now, that it's hard to imagine anything breaking it up. But given that band's relatively diminutive output (just four albums in 16 years), now that Cowherd has made that all-important first leap with Mercy—an album inexorably tied to Fellowship but, at the same time, a departure in its emphasis and so strongly predicated on the remarkable chemistry shared by these four players who are connected in so many ways—it would be a real shame if this were to be a one-off event.
And the chemistry shared amongst these four players is no coincidence; instead, it's the sum total of working together in various combinations, just never in this particular one, with Blade representing a connective thread; in addition to his work with Cowherd in the Fellowship Band and his relationship with Patitucci in Shorter's quartet, Blade also toured with Frisell and the perennially undervalued Sam Yahel in 2004, in a trio that never released a commercial recording but is documented in the fourth installment of the guitarist's ongoing Live Download Series.
With music this well-conceived and a band so telepathically connected, it may have taken Cowherd a long time to release an album under his own name, but with Mercy as the result, it's been well worth the wait; hopefully there won't be such a long one for the follow-up.
Track Listing: The Columns; Mercy Suite Part One; Mercy Suite Part Two; Mercy Suite Part Three; Postlude; Baltica; Surrender's Song; Newsong; Seconds; Lowertown; Four Rivers.
Personnel: Jon Cowherd: piano, Wurlitzer, electric piano, mellotron; Bill Frisell: electric and acoustic guitars; John Patitucci: acoustic bass; Brian Blade: drums.
Title: Jon Cowherd: Mercy | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: ArtistShare
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Earth Day events happen all over the globe, and this year's theme is to end plastic pollution. It's hard to imagine now, but 50 years ago, environmental issues weren't really considered "issues," smokestacks were a sign of economic prosperity.
In 1969, a massive oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, Calif., started to make the public aware of the impacts humans had on the environment.
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The next Apple smartphone will likely retain the same design, and one of the innovations of the device shall be a waiver of a standard 3.5 mm audio Jack. Many users already actively oppose such a decision.
The official presentation of the iPhone 7 is expected this fall, but the Network has already found hundreds of thousands of people, dissatisfied with the "Apple" novelty. The number of people who signed an online petition against the elimination of the 3.5 mm connector into the iPhone 7 on the website Sumofus.org exceeded 300 000. Observers explain the popularity of the initiative that Apple's decision can result in huge expenses for the owners of iPhone, which will have to buy new headphones and adapters.
It is expected that in Cupertino have decided to abandon the audio to reduce the dimensions of the iPhone 7 and to improve the water resistance of the smartphone. Due to this novelty should be 1 mm thinner. In this case, instead of the usual headphone company will offer bundled with a mobile adaptor to a 3.5 mm Jack or a proprietary headset with Bluetooth.
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I just improved this edit... Oh wait, did I do it actually? I actually simply approved it! You can see it in the revisions. Apparently, I made no changes myself.
But now I'm struggling to understand how exactly was I able to do it, because in 79% of cases I am greeted with this message:

and in another 20%, this faked "improve" goes through (while I don't change completely anything) and I can haz a binding approval vote :D
And in other 1%, Community just approved it when I clicked improve (now I know why it could happen).
So it's definitely a bug, but I can't find the exact way of reproing.
Note: earlier there was actually a bug which allowed me to approve an edit by clicking improve and submitting with no changes, then it was fixed and for some time the message I've shown above stopped me constantly, and now there is another bug

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2010 Ford Fusion Problems – Is the 2010 Ford Fusion A Good Car?
2010 Ford Fusion problems are mostly related to the steering system, engine, transmission, interior, brakes, and fuel system. Unfortunately, most reported problems required relatively high repair costs.
One of the recommended ways to look into any vehicle's problems is to review what current and previous owners say about their vehicles. Thanks to the many car complaints websites that allow people to report mechanical issues with their vehicles.
For example, the 2010 Ford Fusion received a total of 384 complaints to carcomplaints.com, 600 complaints to vehiclehistory.com, 500 complaints to repairpal.com, and 287 complaints to Edmunds.com.
In this article, we summarize the most reported complaints about the 2010 Ford Fusion from the biggest complains websites. In summary, we include information about repair options and repair costs, and the mileage at which the problem occurs.
2010 Ford Fusion Description
The 2010 Ford Fusion was ranked as the second top-rated 2010 Affordable Midsize Car, according to Cars.USnews.com. It was also ranked as one of the top Used Midsize Cars Under $15K.
This vehicle was featured for the availability of an all-wheel drive, the great sporty handling, and the roomy cargo space.
The 2010 Ford Fusion seats up to five passengers and provides from 17 to 23 miles per gallon on city roads and from 24 to 34 miles per gallon on the highways. The vehicle comes with either a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive and gets from 175 to 265 of horsepower.
The vehicle comes with either a 2.5 L four-cylinder, 3.5 L V6, or a 3.0 V6 engine. This engine is associated with either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
2010 Ford Fusion Problems
In this section, we summarize the most reported problems about the 2010 Ford Fusion by current and previous owners. Most reported problems had to do with the steering wheel, the engine, the transmission, the interior, the brakes, and others.
2010 Ford Fusion steering problems
The most-reported problem with the 2010 Ford Fusion is related to the steering system. Steering problems had to do with issues with power steering not working properly, steering rack failure, issues with the power steering assist, and rack failure.
Most owners reported that their steering wheel power would go out without any clear reason or previous warning signs. These owners indicated that the problems could cause a "serious safety issue." The problem was resolved either by replacing the entire power steering, the steering gear, the steering rack, or the steering column. The average repair cost for this issue was about $1,610, and the problem was mostly reported by vehicles around 100,000 miles.
Other owners mentioned that their vehicle would have issues with the steering power, followed by steering locking. The problem was also described as very significant and could "kill someone." To get the steering back to work, the owners had to replace the rack and the pinion for about $1,800. Steering locking was mostly reported by vehicles around 100,000 miles as well.
The last problem we would like to highlight here is related to the power steering assist failure. Most owners mentioned that Ford has to replace the entire steering system for all vehicles that has a steering assist. While they did not include information about repair options or repair costs, steering assist problems occurred mostly at vehicles around 134,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion engine problems
Engine problems are one of the worst problems that any driver doesn't want to deal with. This is because all these problems usually require high repair costs.
Unfortunately, the second most reported problem with the Ford Fusion has to do with the engine. These problems are either related to loss of power, engine stalling, engine running rough, check engine illuminating, and complete engine failure.
A large number of owners reported that their 2010 Ford Fusion engine would start stalling while they are in the middle of traffic. This stalling won't stop until they had to stop the vehicle completely. Engine stalling was mostly resolved by either replacing the throttle body, actuator control, restarting and resetting the car, replacing the ignition coil, or replacing the electronics. The average repair cost for engine stalling was about $380, and the problem mostly occurred at vehicles around 77,000 miles.
Rough acceleration is another commonly reported problem with the 2010 Ford Fusion, as owners mentioned. They said that their vehicle's throttle body needed replacement more than one time in a row without a clear reason for why this is happening and despite the regular maintenance of the vehicle. This problem occurred mostly at vehicles around 92,000 miles.
The check engine light is used by the internal computer to indicate any mechanical problem. While it is very helpful to keep an eye on the check engine light, things get very frustrating if the check engine light frequently illuminates, as reported by many 2010 Ford Fusion owners. The problem was fixed by either replacing the purge valve or installing a new battery. The average repair cost for this issue was about $90. Check light issue occurred mostly at vehicle around 67,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion transmission problems
Unfortunately, transmission failure is a commonly reported problem about the 2010 Ford Fusion. The issue with transmission failure is that it requires relatively very high repair costs when compared to most vehicle's mechanical issues.
A large group of owners complained about dealing with transmission failure despite the regular maintenance of their vehicles. Some owners indicated that transmission failure occurred early at vehicles around 60,000 miles. Unfortunately, they had to pay for repair from their pocket as they did not renew the warranty. The average transmission repair cost was about $1,690.
Issues with transmission shifting were also commonly reported by the 2010 Ford Fusion owners. The problems were mostly related to programming issues and required average repair costs of $4,520. Shifting issues occurred mostly at vehicles around 65,000 miles.
Other owners indicated issues with transmission jerking right after replacing the water pump. Unfortunately, the problem required either transmission rebuild or installing a new transmission for about $4,400.
The last problem we would like to highlight here is related to transmission fluid leak. At least five owners indicated seeing transmission fluid leak despite the regular maintenance. This leak happened due to issues with the half shaft and usually requires repairs for about $400. Transmission fluid leak occurred mostly at vehicles around 80,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion interior problems
The fourth most reported problem about the 2010 Ford Fusion has to do with the vehicle's interior. Interior problems were related to issues with doors handles, latches, and heated seats.
Many owners reported frustration from the poor construction of the door handles as they brake easily despite the gentle use. Replacing the door handle required about $160 on repair costs, and this problem occurred mostly at vehicles around 70,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion doors issues included problems with door latches that prevented owners from opening their doors from inside and every time they had to roll down the windows and open it from outside. Door latches problems occurred mostly at vehicles around 75,000 miles.
Lastly, seat heaters were reported to have problems with overheating and causing uncomfortable driving experience. To repair the seat heaters, owners had to replace it for about $220, and the problem occurred mostly with vehicles around 66,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion brakes problems
Brakes problems were also common with the 2010 Ford Fusion, as reported by at least 20 vehicle owners.
Although brakes problems were not reported as frequent as the steering, engine, or transmission problems, brakes issues resulted in significant safety issues. For instance, some owners reported that the brakes could go all the way to the floor until they pump them to stop. The problem was mostly resolved by replacing the ABS hydraulic pump control assembly for about $1,300. This problem occurred mostly at vehicles around 80,000 miles.
Premature brake wear was also reported frequently about the 2010 Ford Fusion brakes pads of 28,000 miles vehicles. I was replacing the pads required about $280 on repair costs.
2010 Ford Fusion fuel system problems
The 2010 Ford Fusion had some fuel system issues, including gas tank leaks, and emission vapor leak.
At least six owners reported smelling some gas whenever they are around their vehicle. They first thought they spilled some gas but turned to be a leak in the fuel tank. To get the problem resolved, they had to replace the entire fuel tank for about $1,010. This problem mostly occurred at vehicles around 90,000 miles.
The second most reported problem with the fuel system has to do with air getting into the gas line. While repair options varied from owner to owner, the average repair cost for air into the gas line was about $250. The problem was reported mostly by vehicles around 80,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion electrical system problems
Electrical problems were not reported frequently by the 2010 Ford Fusion owners; most reported complaints indicated issues with either the battery, wiring, and the smart junction box.
Some owners reported some melted wiring harness. This issue was associated with windows fog that causes issues with vision while driving. The problem was resolved mostly by replacing the spark plug with a higher amp rating for about $150. This issue occurred mostly at 67,000 miles.
Other owners mentioned that their vehicle's smart junction box failed and caused all electrical systems to stop functioning except starting the engine. The problem was resolved by either reconnecting the battery or replacing the junction box for about $330. This issue occurred mostly at vehicles around 130,000 miles.
2010 Ford Fusion Reviews – What do 2010 Ford Fusion Owners Say About Their Car?
In this section, we included information about what current owners think of their 2010 Ford Fusion problems.
2010 Ford Fusion owner one
This owner complained having issues with the vehicle's fuel economy to Edmunds.com: "Disappointing fuel economy (not as good as window sticker indicates), don't be fooled by Ford's deceptive advertising! Most of all the cool new features of this car come from Sony, Microsoft, visteon, etc. Etc. Disappointing quality, this car is jam packed loaded with electrical gremlins (reverse sensors & air bags), transmission flaws, cheap parts, and engineering/design flaws galore. At 4500 miles door latches are starting to break. Has anyone noticed the totally useless sun visor that blocks the entire view of the road when folded down? Overall level of refinement is extremely disappointing and lagging when compared to rivals. Why so much money on advertising Ford? Poor dealer treatment"
2010 Ford Fusion owner two
This owner reported having multiple issues with his vehicle to vehiclehistory.com: "The vehicle always seems to have something break on it that needs repair. I have had to replace the transmission lines, the battery, the alternator. The door handle broke. The car is already starting to rust bad. I will eventually need to replace the transmission as it slips sometimes when shifting."
2010 Ford Fusion owner three
This last owner reported problems with his vehicle's engine to carcomplaints.com: "been having vapor lock problems with my 2010 ford fusion 2.5 ESL since I bought it in 2014 , where the car will act like it wants to stall in the middle of traffic and not want to go until you stop, turn off the engine and sit a lil bit, then restart it . then it will act like nothing ever happened ! but it's a pain in the butt and it can get me into a accident!"
2010 Ford Fusion Problems – Frequently asked questions
In this section, we provide additional information and answer the most frequently asked questions about the 2010 Ford Fusion problems.
Does Ford Fusion have transmission problems?
As we mentioned earlier, several owners of Ford Fusion indicated problems with the vehicle's transmission. Some of these problems include harsh shifting, transmission slipping, and the vehicle might start shaking due to issues in the transmission.
Are there any recalls on the 2010 Ford Fusion?
Yes, Ford recalled some of its vehicles, which were created between February 27 and March 26 of 2010. this is because they noticed that the park rod guide retention pin was not installed correctly in some of them. These issues with installation violate federal motor vehicle safety requirements.
How many miles will a Ford Fusion last?
Experts mention that if you perform regular maintenance for your Ford Fusion, it might last up to 200,000 miles without needing significant mechanical repairs. In general, the lifetime of any vehicle depends a lot on the owner's drive style and on the frequency of performing vehicle maintenance.
What is the 2010 Ford Fusion worth?
According to Kelly Blue Book, the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 Ford Fusion is $20,000. Of course, the value increases as we go upper in the trim levels. The highest trim costs up to $28,500.
Does the 2010 Ford Fusion have Bluetooth?
The 2010 Ford Fusion has a Bluetooth as an option; thus, the base model doesn't have Bluetooth, and you need to get the SYNV system, which differs by the trim level.
Most reported problems about the 2010 Ford Fusion has to do with the steering system, engine, transmission, interior, brakes, and others.
Unfortunately, the reported problems about this vehicle required relatively high repair costs, which raises red flags about whether to own this vehicle or not.
Although the 2010 Ford Fusion was ranked as the second top 2010 Affordable Midsize Vehicle, new shoppers should make an informed decision about owning it. Current owners now have a good understanding of what type of problems they will be facing. With that information, they should be ready to make an informed decision about whether to keep the vehicle or not.
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So Kyle and I have been listening to a series from Andy Stanley about learning how to ACT rich. Most of us Americans are rich compared to the other 96% of the world. We have houses with air-conditioning, houses for our cars, go on vacations, and do home projects with "spare" cash. Basically, we usually have more than we need in materials. But too many of us put our trust in our money rather than God. When we're doing well financially we are relaxed and spend more money on "fun things" we want. When we're tight on money we get stressed and freak out about anything. It's been really good to listen to it because I am a frugal person and tend to be this way by putting my trust too much in money. He also talked about how little we actually give of our finances. Studies show that the more money people have the less they give. How interesting is that?! It's easy to give 1 dollar out of 10 dollars but it's a lot harder to give 1,000 dollars out of 10,000…there's so much you could do with 1,000 dollars! God wants us to be generous and take money off the top and give to Him first. We tend to get selfish and want to keep all our spare money to spend on going out to eat or buying new clothes or whatever the case may be.
Well, we've been trying to practice trusting in God each day and not relying on our riches by committing it to prayer together and separately. Well yesterday we got our car back and it overheated when Kyle went to Best Buy. We have to spend over 500 dollars to get a new water pump and there are other things that need to be fixed on it too. Surprisingly we haven't been worried or freaking out. Thankfully we have an emergency fund and can pay the bill with no problem but normally I would be freaking out because that's a lot of money to spend that wasn't expected. I am so thankful that God is in control of our finances and all we have to do is trust in Him and obey His word with tithing and being faithful and He'll take care of us.
I'm 23 weeks pregnant and loving it right now! Abigail is moving a lot now and getting bigger. I am feeling less worried about labor and more anxious to meet her. Kyle can feel her move too and you can see my belly move. We also have gotten more things for her room at great prices so it's very exciting! I can't believe I have about 3-3 1/2 months to go! I am just praying that I'll be able to start being home all the time the last month of my pregnancy to get the baby room done and such. How fun!


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Bulls need to be more focused for 90 minutes, says skipper
By Ben Goddard @bengoddard_HT Head of sport content
Jared Hodgkiss scored for the second time this week. Picture: Steve Niblett/Hereford FC
HEREFORD captain Jared Hodgkiss says that his side need to focus for 90 minutes to eradicate their defensive mistakes.
The Bulls conceded three second half goals during a 3-3 draw with Kettering Town on Saturday, after being ahead at the break.
"We've made a bit of thing about not picking up many points here and wanting it to be a fortress so it's very frustrating," said Hodgkiss being interviewed by Keith Hall.
"As a defender we're more disappointed than anyone because the goals we conceded were poor goals.
"It's a frustrating afternoon but great determination to get something out of the game.
"We went 1-0 up and maybe we should have sat in a little bit and soaked up a bit of pressure and hit them on the counter-attack.
"I don't think the gaffer wants us to do it that way so we've just got to believe in what he's doing and implement his game plan.
"If we do it a bit better than we did it today hopefully we'll get the results that we all want.
"We've got some good players in that dressing room but we need to be more focused for 90 minutes because we're very good in long spells but we're switching off at certain times and they're punishing us for it.
"We're very positive and we know that will come. As soon as we get that first win here I think that might change."
The Bulls have a much better record on the road this season with two wins and a draw from their opening three league matches.
Hodgkiss thinks that teams set-up differently to take on Hereford at Edgar Street.
"I think teams are going to be a little bit in awe of us of us coming to this stadium so we've got to find ways of dealing with that," added Hodgkiss.
"There's a bit more of an onus on us at home to take the game to them.
"Confidence is everything in football and if we get our first win here and the confidence then the season will just roll on and we'll be strong."
After scoring against Chorley in mid-week Hodgkiss was on the score-sheet for the second time in a week with a second half strike.
However, the Bulls skipper says he would rather the side won rather than him score.
"It was a bit different to the one last week which was a big deflection, I just want to win games of football and we haven't won in either game I've scored in so it means nothing really," added Hodgkiss.
"If the strikers score three and we win 3-0 then I'll take that over me scoring."


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Moncef El Materi (born 20 November 1934) is a Tunisian businessman and former commanding officer of the artillery of Tunisia. He established Al Adwya, one of Tunisia's biggest private pharmaceutical companies, with his brother Tahar El Materi in the 1970s.

Biography
El Materi was born on 20 November 1934, in Tunis to a wealthy Tunisian bourgeoisie family of Turkish descent;  his ancestor, Mohamed Stankouli, was born on the island of Kos, and was a Turkish officer who settled in Tunis at the end of the seventeenth century to defend Turkish interests. In 1930, his mother, Nefissa Ben Cheikh Ahmed (1911-1996), married his father, Hafiz El Materi (1890-1975), who was a young widower with three children (Fatma, Khiareddine, and Slim). Nefissa Hafiz gave four children: Hayet (born 1931), Tahar (born 1932), Moncef (born in 1934) and Sinda (born in 1947). His paternal uncle, Mahmoud El Materi, was a co-founder of Neo-Destour.

El Materi studied at the Sadiki College between 1952 and 1953. However, he was expelled from all schools in Tunisia for demonstrating against the French occupation in 1953. He continued his studies in France to obtain his Bachelor in Nîmes. Between 1956 and 1958, he continued his studies at Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr and from 1958 to 1959 went to the school of artillery and radar at Chalons-sur-Marne.  In December, 1962, following his participation in the coup against President Habib Bourguiba, El Materi was arrested and sentenced to death on 18 January 1963.  However, on 24 January, 1963, his sentence was commuted to penal servitude for life by President Bourguiba.  In June 1973, after 11 years of imprisonment, he was finally pardoned.  From 1973 to 1987, he was a feared opponent by Bourguiba; the regime imposed drastic limitations on his travel outside Tunis and confiscated his passport several times, thus preventing him from traveling abroad. After leaving the Tunisian army in 1973, he devoted himself to the creation of several commercial and industrial enterprises.  He is currently a shareholder in equal shares with his brother, Tahar El Materi, the pharmaceutical company Al Adwya, which was founded in 1984.

On May 2, 2011, 37 archaeological pieces were discovered buried in his house in Carthage.

Subject to an international arrest warrant on August 26, 2011, he was sentenced in absentia on February 7, 2012, to eight years in prison and a fine of 31 million dinars for having profited from the sale of declassified land after being ceded by the state.

Personal life
El matri is married to Naima El Ati Boutiba who is also of Turkish descent. He has four children: Beya (born in 1976), Hafiz (born in 1977), Holya (born in 1979) and Mohamed (born in 1981). In 2005, his youngest child, Mohamed El Materi, married the daughter of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.

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These pricey appliances are tucked away below the counter for a sleek look. Here's how a couple performed in CR's tests.
In high-end kitchens, big, bold appliances—such as a pro-style range or an extra-wide built-in refrigerator—command attention. But there's another option, tucked away, neatly integrated into the cabinetry: appliance drawers.
These 24- to 30-inch-wide drawers pull out to reveal a microwave, warming drawer, refrigerator, or dishwasher. They're often installed in an island, completely out of the sightline.
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"People buy them because they offer a sleeker, cleaner look for the kitchen," says Mark Allwood, a senior market analyst at Consumer Reports.
But looks aren't everything. Consumer Reports has tested appliance drawers over the years, and they're not among the best appliances we tested. "For some people, who may care more about the overall design of the kitchen, they're good enough," says Allwood.
That's a big compromise when you consider the price. A pair of stainless refrigerator drawers, for example, can run up to $4,000. The premium price helps to explain why appliance drawers aren't huge sellers, but we buy and test them from time to time to check performance and features.
Here's a quick look at the two dishwasher and one microwave drawers currently in our ratings.
Fisher & Paykel is the only manufacturer making dishwasher drawers at this time. So if it's a drawer you're after, you can't shop around. But know that Fisher & Paykel drawers earn a Poor rating for predicted reliability—the likelihood the dishwasher will break within the first five years—according to our survey of 74,880 CR members who bought a new dishwasher between 2007 and 2017. As such, we cannot recommend them at this time.
CR's take: The Fisher & Paykel DD24DDFTX9N features two drawers, with the bigger one stacked on top. They fit in a 24-inch-wide opening, just like a conventional dishwasher. Use one drawer, or both at the same time—you can even run different cycles. Our tests found that both drawers deliver impressive washing, earning a Very Good rating in that test. "The only problem is each takes 3 hours using the normal wash cycle," says Larry Ciufo, who runs CR's dishwasher tests. "That's among the longest cycle times in our ratings." In large part that's because each drawer uses only 2 1/2 gallons of water, Ciufo says, so the drawer needs more time to get the job done. For comparison, a new conventional dishwasher uses 4 to 6 gallons of water, and wash times typically run 95 to 160 minutes.
CR's take: This model is similar to the tested model above, so you can expect similar performance. Like the model above, this dishwasher is relatively noisy since the tested model earns only a Good rating in our noise tests. You'll hear it if you're in the room. One spec worth pointing out: Both models have a plastic tub, which tends to be less resistant to stains than stainless steel and is typically found on dishwashers that sell for $500 or less. Somewhat disappointing at this price.
A microwave drawer frees up precious counter space, and may be just the thing since—as our tests have shown—over-the-range microwaves don't vent as well as range hoods. You'll see models from Bosch, GE Monogram, Sharp, Wolf, Viking, Thermador, and a few others. Sharp makes many of the microwave drawers sold, including ones that carry other brand names.
CR's take: The 1,000-watt Sharp SMD3070AS can be installed in an island or peninsula or below a wall oven or cabinetry. Pull the 30-inch-wide drawer open, or press a button and the drawer slowly comes forward. Even the control panel is concealed, adding to its sleek look (it opens at a 45-degree angle when you open the drawer). We measured its capacity and found that it's 1.1 cu. ft., similar to some of the large microwave ovens we've tested. Despite the price, this microwave is only so-so at its primary tasks of evenly heating food and defrosting, earning a middling Good rating in both tests.
Our microwave ratings feature more than 150 over-the-range and countertop models that range from $50 to $1,300. Some are stylish and deliver impressive performance.
You'll find more than 125 conventional dishwashers in our dishwasher ratings that sell for $225 to $2,300. While they're not drawers that are tucked away, some of the options are quite stylish, with the controls hidden away on the top edge of the door, out of view when it's closed.


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Монно () — коммуна в Италии, в провинции Брешиа области Ломбардия.

Население составляет 569 человек (2008 г.), плотность населения составляет 19 чел./км². Занимает площадь 30 км². Почтовый индекс — 25040. Телефонный код — 0364.

Покровителями коммуны почитаются святые апостолы Пётр и Павел, празднование 29 июня.

Демография
Динамика населения:

Администрация коммуны
 Официальный сайт: http://www.comune.monno.bs.it/

Ссылки
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Alright guys, we have something different for you. This ToHOP story is all prose with pictures to go along with it (It's 7 episodes long). There were several reasons why we did this. The obvious being that it's easier to get a few quick sketches from Micheal then it is to get finished work from a penciler, inker, and colorist.
The not-so obvious reason is that a big portion of this story is a considered to be a "talking head piece." In prose it works but if we were to break the story down into comic book form it would end up being like 14 pages with the middle portion being nothing but talking. So doing it as a prose story made more sense.
Then finally we wanted to do a test run for the prequel novel. My goal is to spend November doing a massive re-write before I submitted it to my editors, but before we did that we wanted to see what it was like to have my words on the page with his sketches.
I'm not entirely happy with the layouts of this ToHP story, partially because I forgot I had to work with the regular "Holiday Wars" page size. Instead I had planned for the piece to be traditional book size. As a result some pages (like the one above) seem over crowded and some others seem bare. I'm not too worried about it though because at the end of the day the words matter more than the layout and this was just a fun way to do a test.


This publication provides insights into the key challenges facing the composites industry today to develop new technologies, modernize, expand, innovate, create new applications and grow profitably, while also addressing the need for using more environmentally friendly, sustainable and recyclable materials. Welcome to the challenging world of composites.
With its origins in the 1940s, the early glass reinforced plastic materials have now become part of a much bigger and sophisticated global composites industry, which over the last 75 years has seen the development of new raw materials, production processes and design engineering capabilities which have enabled the use of composites materials in applications never thought possible.
From wind turbine blades, racing yachts, Airbus A350 and Boeing B787 fuselages, Formula 1 racing car chassis, and the lotus-flower-shaped roof of the ArtScience Museum in Singapore Bay, high performance applications using composites are now globally found in every advanced industry sector thanks to their unique combination of properties and performance in use benefits.
Due to being strong, lightweight and corrosion resistant, composites are now found in everyday products. Glass fibre and carbon fibre based composite parts are now found in road and rail public transport vehicles and infrastructure, in buildings, cars, planes, boats, lorries, fire engines, agricultural vehicles and in many sports & leisure consumer goods, such as skis, golf clubs, tennis racquets, fishing rods, smartphone and tablet protective covers, crash helmets and eyewear frames.
Since it started in 1997, the JEC Group has supported the composites industry and continues to play an essential role as a catalyst, fostering the sharing of knowledge and know-how between organizations, providing information services, global and local networking opportunities and forums where people can exchange ideas and develop new market opportunities in composites.


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CNO cyklus je jedním ze způsobů, jak může probíhat přeměna vodíku na helium (tj. termonukleární fúze) v jádrech hvězd, nesoucí název podle toho, že při něm vznikají různé izotopy uhlíku, dusíku a kyslíku (viz popis).

Výskyt
Jedná se o hlavní zdroj energie hvězd o hmotnostech vyšších než 1,5 hmotností Slunce. Výhradně tímto způsobem probíhá syntéza helia v nitrech hmotnějších hvězd spektrálních tříd O V a B V (nejteplejší hvězdy), jejichž počáteční hmotnosti přesahují 8 hmotností Slunce, mají daleko bouřlivější život a v období hlavní posloupnosti setrvávají daleko kratší dobu (v případě těch nejtěžších jde jen o několik milionů let).

Popis
Uhlíkové jádro 12C reaguje s volným protonem neboli jádrem atom vodíku H. Uvolňuje se foton gama a vzniká jádro 13N, které je ale nestabilní a rozpadá se radioaktivním beta rozpadem na pozitron, neutrino a jádro atomu uhlíku 13C. Toto jádro přijme další proton. Dochází ke vzniku jádra 14N a k vyzáření fotonu. Jádro atomu dusíku opět reaguje stejným způsobem s dalším protonem. Vzniká foton a kyslíkové jádro 15O, které je nestabilní a rozpadá se beta rozpadem na jádro 15N. Toto jádro přijme poslední proton a rozpadá se na dvě atomová jádra: 12C, které je použito pro další reakci a 4He - výsledný produkt termonukleární fúze.

Objevení
K objevu CNO cyklu přispěli v první řadě James Chadwick, který v roce 1932 objevil neutron (do té doby se totiž myslelo, že helium tvoří čtyři protony - dnes již víme, že ho tvoří dva protony a dva neutrony), a Fritz Houtermans a Robert Atkinson, kteří již o tři roky dříve dokázali, že kvantové tunelování umožňuje jadernou syntézu v nitrech hvězd. Na konci 30. let, kdy už měli fyzikové hlubší znalosti o jaderných reakcích, se pak německo-americký fyzik Hans Bethe zaměřil na procesy probíhající v nitrech hvězd. Začal hledat jakousi přestupní stanici, díky které by se ze čtyř protonů stalo jádro hélia. Uvědomoval si, že se musí jednat o lehká jádra (s malým nábojem), protože do takových se budou protony snáze protunelovávat. Zkoumal tedy postupně stále těžší atomy a zjišťoval, jak na protony reagují. Ukázalo se, že tím správným atomem je uhlík. Právě to je prvek, u nějž dochází ke složitému CNO cyklu. Hans Bethe objevil také druhý způsob termonukleární reakce – proton-protonový cyklus. Oba dva uveřejnil ve své práci roku 1939, v níž představuje proces, jakým v Slunci vzniká energie (u něj převládá proton-protonový cyklus).

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20 Aug – 19 October - that is the date Christine Kuo has chosen for her upcoming wedding with professional racer William Lok.
As reported on Mingpao, the actress who appeared at a GUERLAIN charity event recently, revealed that the upcoming wedding will be held at the Beas River Country Club - a location of choice for many luxury outdoor weddings in Hong Kong.
"We will have two events. The registration ceremony will be held on the 19th, and 200 colleagues and friends of both sides will be coming to the event," she said.
On the other hand, Christine will also hold another reception, specifically for relatives and the elders.
"But we have not fixed a date for that yet," she said.
Christine also stated that she originally wanted to hold a bridal shower overseas, but had to rethink her plans.
"Since Leanne [Li] is pregnant, we may have to stay in Hong Kong and hold a small party instead," she said.


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I am surrounded by nature which is a huge inspiration for the recycled pieces I create.
I found a velvet Jesus in the trash. I used old magazines, newspaper and buttons to create a Buddha.
Collage using garden magazines & product packaging…this little green guy has a camouflage tongue…among other features! Thanks for looking!
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MAHMOOD RAQI: 31 civilians including one woman and children were killed and injured as coalition troops bombed Tagab district in central Kapisa province, officials said on Saturday.
Maj. Gen. Matiullah Safi, police chief of the province told Pajhwok Afghan News that Jwe Bar village of the district was bombed at noon when two foreign forces were injured in a Taliban ambush in the village.
He said initial reports revealed that more than ten people have been killed in the bombing but it was not certain whether the killed were Taliban or civilians.
However a resident of the village told this news agency that the bombing took place after the attack of Taliban.
He said after the airstrike people gathered on the spot and the air force again bombed the gathering killing 15 people including a woman, four men and children.
A parliamentarian from Kapisa province, Haji Mohammad Iqbal Safi on the other hand said that Taliban attack took place in Korghal village while the airstrike was in Jwe Bar village which was eight kilometers away from Korghal.
He said that 19 people were killed in the airstrike who were all civilians.
However, Ahmad, a local claiming to be the regional spokesman for Taliban said Taliban received no casualties while 20 civilians have been killed in the air strike.
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Noting that Afghanistan remains the world''s largest producer of opium poppy and a major source of heroin, the presidential determination signed by Obama said although the amount of opium poppy cultivated in Pakistan is much less than Afghanistan, the country continues to qualify as a major drug producing country, with an estimated 1,700 hectares of opium poppy under cultivation.
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'Saturday Night Live' bids farewell to its 41st season with a Hillary/Bernie cold open
Larry David returned to SNL for one last primary season Bernie Sanders sketch.
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Fred Armisen returned to Saturday Night Live to close out its 41st season. The former cast member hosted the show for the first time since his 2013 departure.
With the next season due to begin in September or October, the finale was also an ideal time to bid farewell to the Hillary Clinton/Bernie Sanders rivalry of the Democratic primary.
Larry David reprised his already-beloved impression of the senator from Vermont in a hilarious cold open with Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton.
Set in a bar just before closing time (with Sanders refusing to go home until he was good and ready, of course), the two candidates reminisced about the past few months of campaigning. Ordering drinks, Sanders went for, "something refreshing and revolutionary. Something that draws yuge crowds." Meanwhile Clinton ordered "Whatever beer no one likes that gets the job done."
We're sure this isn't the last we've seen of Larry David's Bernie Sanders, but this sketch was the ideal finale to one of the wildest primary election seasons in living memory.
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Q: How to merge multiple HTML files into one like Sass do with css using @import? In Sass we can combine multiple partials into single css output like
@import "scss/header";
@import "scss/footer";
@import "scss/navigation";
@import "scss/sidebar";

into
final.scss > final.css
Is there any method to do same with raw .HTML files (not .php or .asp) like
@import "header.html";
@import "scss/footer.html";
@import "scss/navigation.html";
@import "scss/sidebar.html";

into index.html
The above is just an example to explain, what I'm asking
I know I can do this using php includes but i want to know if i can with just .html files. I just want to combines files at my PC not on server.

A: It's not possible in pure HTML.
To do it on the client side, you would have to use Ajax hackery with JavaScript to pull the files into the DOM, which I imagine would be pretty slow and error-prone. I don't think anybody seriously does that. There are also iframes, obviously, but again for most use cases this would be unsatisfactory.
Since you tagged your question with "rubygems": If you are using Rails, you can use partials on the server side for this purpose.

A: You can use Server Side Includes (SSI) to include other files in your .html files. In most cases you need to use the .shtml file extension for the includes to work. To learn how to implement SSI read this article from HTMLGOODIES: SSI: The Include Command


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Comfort Keepers Home Care has proudly provided in home care services to the residents of Las Vegas since 2004. With a rich history and beautiful landscape, Las Vegas and Spanish Trail are beautiful places to spend the golden years. Known for the Spanish Trail Country Club and Golf Course, this area of Las Vegas, NV, is a treasured oasis for seniors across the country.
Comfort Keepers provides personal and companion in home care services that help clients stay mobile and help them take care of daily tasks. Our caregivers perform in-home care duties like light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, medication reminders, or bathing and dressing, to ensure that your loved one stays healthy and independent.
Our caregivers also ensure that clients stay mobile and social with our home care. Whether it's providing transportation and assistance shopping, going to doctors' visits, getting to physical therapy appointments on time, or offering company while participating in activities, we ensure that your loved one stays active.
Our goal is to provide superior extended and short-term in home care services. These services include things as simple as giving a client a ride home from rehab or helping them grocery shop for a week. Our long-term services can involve continued assistance with dementia or Alzheimer's care and even 24-hour, around-the-clock care. Regardless of the extent of care, Comfort Keepers is here to help.
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Nuclear Issues--Nuclear weapons (10)
Nuclear Issues--Dirty bombs (5)
Energy--China energy policy (1)
International Security & Defense--Homeland security (1)
(-) International Security & Defense--NATO (1)
(-) Managing the Atom (7)
Announcement - Managing the Atom Project, Belfer Center
2016-2017 Harvard Nuclear Policy Fellowships
Josh Anderson
Read more about 2016-2017 Harvard Nuclear Policy Fellowships
The Project on Managing the Atom offers fellowships for pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and mid-career researchers for one year, with a possibility for renewal, in the stimulating environment of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. The online application for 2016-2017 fellowships opened December 15, 2015, and the application deadline is January 15, 2016. Recommendation letters are due by February 1, 2016.
Symposium on the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Nuclear Disarmament, Non-proliferation, and Energy: Fresh Ideas for the Future
Read more about Symposium on the Non-Proliferation Treaty, Nuclear Disarmament, Non-proliferation, and Energy: Fresh Ideas for the Future
The ninth Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York from April 27-May 22, 2015. This is the fourth such conference since the indefinite extension of the NPT in 1995. Participating governments will discuss nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy with a view to arriving at consensus on a number of issues.
Nickolas Roth on Nuclear Weapon Security
Nickolas Roth
Read more about Nickolas Roth on Nuclear Weapon Security
A series of high profile scandals in the US nuclear missile force have raised questions over security. In this HKS PolicyCast, MTA Research Associate Nick Roth explains the problem, what it means for nuclear security, what has been done to remedy the situation and how it might impact the Obama administration's efforts towards nuclear non-proliferation.
U.S.-Russia Arms Control: Prospects and Challenges
Amb. Steven Pifer
Read more about U.S.-Russia Arms Control: Prospects and Challenges
This seminar examined the prospects for further nuclear arms reductions between the United States and Russia, including the possibility that negotiations might be expanded to weapons not limited by the New START Treaty. The seminar covered U.S. and Russian differences over missile defense and how those might be resolved to allow a cooperative NATO-Russia missile defense arrangement for Europe.
Matthew Bunn Interview on Successes, Challenges of 2012 Nuclear Summit
Matthew Bunn
Eben Harrell
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Following the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Associate Professor Matthew Bunn answered questions from Research Associate Eben Harrell about the successes of the summit and the remaining challenges.
Press Release - Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
New Study Finds Four-Year Nuclear Security Effort Making Major Progress But Won't Complete the Nuclear Security Job
Read more about New Study Finds Four-Year Nuclear Security Effort Making Major Progress But Won't Complete the Nuclear Security Job
On the eve of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea, a new study finds that an international initiative to secure all vulnerable nuclear stockpiles within four years has reduced the dangers posed by many of the world's highest-risk nuclear stockpiles. But the new analysis, by researchers with the Project on Managing the Atom at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center, also concludes that much will remain to be done to ensure that all nuclear weapons and material are secure when the current four-year effort comes to an end.
Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center Announces 2010–2011 Nuclear Security Fellows
Read more about Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center Announces 2010–2011 Nuclear Security Fellows
The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard Kennedy School has announced the 2010–2011 Nuclear Security Fellows. Karthika Sasikumar, Yun Zhou, and Mahsa Rouhi have been selected to spend a year in residence at the Belfer Center where they will conduct research under the auspices of the Center's International Security Program and Project on Managing the Atom. Supported by a generous gift from the Stanton Foundation, the fellowships begin in September 2010.


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Our school can help with enrolment queries throughout the year.
Local enrolment area
Most schools have designated local enrolment areas. The School Finder shows our local enrolment area. Note: local enrolment areas are subject to change.
Contact us when you're ready to enrol your child in our school. You may need to attend an interview with the principal. There you can discuss any medical conditions or other special circumstances before your child starts school. We may also complete a risk assessment on the enrolment.
For more information, visit high school enrolment.
Download an application to enrol (PDF 768.4KB).
The application form must be completed in English. However, a translated application to enrol may help you to fill out the form in English.
Asquith Girls High School welcomes international students from many countries. AGHS has an International Students Coordinator and an International Students Mentor Teacher to assist students. English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support is offered in all years. Dedicated English EAL/D classes are offered in Years 10-12.
Students living overseas who are interested in enrolling as an international student at Asquith Girls High School MUST FIRST contact the NSW Department of Education. The NSW Department of Education website has information regarding international student enrolment. Visit
https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/study-options/study-programs/international-student-program
Visit the Asquith Girls High School DE International profile page:
https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/schools/asquith-girls-high-school
CRICOS Provider: NSW Department of Education - Schools Provider Code 00588M
Secondary Exchange Students
Students interested in enrolling as a secondary exchange student at Asquith Girls High School MUST FIRST contact the NSW Department of Education. The NSW Department of Education website has information regarding secondary exchange students.
Website link: https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/study-options/study-programs/secondary-student-exchange
Non-local enrolments
As outlined in the department's enrolment policy, our school may accept enrolments from outside our local enrolment area if places are available.
We will assess applications for non-local enrolment on a case-by-case basis.
Temporary visas and international students
For information about eligibility and forms to complete, visit the Temporary Residents Program.
Distance education is an equity program for students who are geographically isolated or whose individual circumstances prevent them from regularly attending school. Students must meet one of the conditions in the Distance Education Enrolment Procedures to be eligible to access this program as a full-time student.
Distance education schools also provide single subjects for students in Years 9 to 12 to enhance curriculum choice. Please contact us for details.
For more information about educational opportunities in rural areas, visit Rural and distance education.


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package eu.chargetime.ocpp.features.basic;

import eu.chargetime.ocpp.feature.Feature;
import eu.chargetime.ocpp.features.basic.handlers.IClientSetVariablesRequestHandler;
import eu.chargetime.ocpp.model.Confirmation;
import eu.chargetime.ocpp.model.Request;
import eu.chargetime.ocpp.model.basic.SetVariablesConfirmation;
import eu.chargetime.ocpp.model.basic.SetVariablesRequest;
import java.util.UUID;

public class SetVariablesFeature implements Feature {

  private final IClientSetVariablesRequestHandler handler;

  public SetVariablesFeature(IClientSetVariablesRequestHandler handler) {
    this.handler = handler;
  }

  @Override
  public Confirmation handleRequest(UUID sessionIndex, Request request) {
    return handler.handleSetVariablesRequest((SetVariablesRequest) request);
  }

  @Override
  public Class<? extends Request> getRequestType() {
    return SetVariablesRequest.class;
  }

  @Override
  public Class<? extends Confirmation> getConfirmationType() {
    return SetVariablesConfirmation.class;
  }

  @Override
  public String getAction() {
    return "SetVariables";
  }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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By Pamela Sosnowski
Silvia Lucci is living proof that something very good can come out of something very bad. When a domino effect of crises struck her family five years ago, the Luccis turned to a vegan diet and immediately began to experience healing, both within themselves and with their outer world. Inspired by the positive change, they opened LUHV Vegan Bistro in Hatboro in 2012 to show that a vegan and gluten free diet can be satisfying and transformative.
"Our family was exposed to tremendous stress, from severe health issues to a financial crisis, and everything in between," Lucci said. "My husband Daniel, using his most basic resources which were his extraordinary culinary talent, brought veganism into our life. After tons of reading materials, he believed that bringing what we called healing foods into our diet could allow us to get better at least in some area of our life."
The Argentinian-born couple experienced improved health, overall happiness, and a calling to go into a new business and direction. In addition to their bistro, they sell their vegan and gluten free products frozen through several local grocery stores including Whole Foods, Bunn's Market, MOM's Organics, and others. Late in 2017 they also opened their deli at the Reading Terminal in Philadelphia where commuters can purchase fresh soups, burger "dough", salads, and more. In addition to using fresh and locally grown ingredients, the company is committed to making a difference to the environment by using only biodegradable packaging as well.
"Our goal is to mainstream veganism, and to be true to its principles of health, environment, and ethics," Lucci said. "LUHV Bistro serves in 100% compostable materials from containers, drinking cups, and silverware. The décor is based on reusable materials that have minimal environmental impact."
Some of the bistro's most popular menu items include the black bean, plantain, and roasted poblano pepper burger, the garbanzo, flax seed, and chipotle burger, and the famous energy soup made with roasted garlic and quinoa. The Luccis also offer a "tuna" salad created using chickpeas, which offer a similar taste and texture as the fish, and a super spicy food salad.
The bistro doubles as the company's headquarters, where food is prepared fresh and new recipes are tested. The Luccis' son is also involved in the business, making it truly family owned and operated. Many of their items are also available as catering options with servings that feed up to 12 people.
What Lucci loves most about her career turn is hearing how much customers love her food, and getting to delight those who would never consider trying a vegan meal.
"What separates our food from others is the flavors that surprise vegan and non-vegans," she said. "It's just plain delicious and most people do not care about labels if it tastes good."
The Hatboro location is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Customers can order take out online via the website. To view the menu and learn more about LUHV Vegan Bistro's food, visit https://bistro.luhvfood.com.
Nina Bryan considered selling her banana pudding at Reading Terminal Market years ago, but while she tried to figure out the logistics and financing involved with setting up an outpost of her company, a better-prepared vendor swooped in and won the coveted spot.
This time, when Reading Terminal general manager Anuj Gupta approached her with a pitch to operate a day cart, all Bryan needed was the pudding, some plastic spoons, and a tablecloth. Since she opened Sweet Nina's Banana Pudding across from the Down Home Diner about three months ago, Bryan has sold at least 100 cups of pudding per day.
"An entrepreneur like myself wouldn't have been able to get in here before," she said. "I know, I tried. For me, it's the opportunity of a lifetime."
Bryan is one of the notable successes of a recent effort by Reading Terminal management to give small businesses a foothold in a venue that has been historically difficult to break into. With low turnover and stores that haven't moved for decades, Reading Terminal can be intimidating for new merchants, Gupta said. So when Wan's Seafood moved out last fall, vacating a 900-square-foot spot in the market's center, Gupta decided against finding a vendor to take up the entire area. Instead, the market for the first time started leasing carts to merchants like Bryan for $50 a day, and moved them into the empty space.
"We found ourselves in this incredibly competitive environment where you want to test new concepts and give customers something new," Gupta said. "We needed a way to bring in some of these hyper-local entrepreneurs, these small-batch products that you can find at farmers' markets. And the way to do that was to lower the barriers to entry."
The wheeled carts, left over from the market's days as a train station, already were being leased to a few businesses that needed no refrigeration — like Lansdale's Boardroom Spirits and newcomer Birdie's Biscuits — for use as pop-up stands in the center of the building. The feedback from customers and owners was good, Gupta said, so last fall he and members of his team started working with the Health Department on turning the former Wan's Seafood into a flexible space for multiple kiosks. The space has no built-in cooking station, but other than sinks, refrigeration, and the proper permits and licenses, it turned out little was needed for businesses to start selling ready-made food.
Gupta and others approached vendors to fill gaps at the market, like LUHV, a Hatboro family business that now sells grab-and-go vegan food like salads, soups, and award-winning veggie burgers at Reading Terminal three days a week.
"We always wanted to come here," said Facundo Lucci, whose Argentine immigrant parents have owned restaurants in the Philadelphia suburbs for more than 20 years. "We just thought it was something you couldn't even dream of achieving."
Founded by Lucci and his parents Daniel and Silvia in 2016, LUHV has a bistro in Hatboro and sells its products in grocery stores in Pennsylvania and four other states. Since opening at Reading Terminal in November, Facundo Lucci said, business has been brisk, with the vegan tuna salad, made from garbanzo beans, turning out to be a best seller. Eventually, Lucci hopes to operate a full kitchen and serve more made-to-order food.
"This is our foot in the door," he said. "A lot of our customers eat meat, but they're open to this."
Bryan, a longtime caterer who makes six flavors of pudding with fresh bananas, custard, and vanilla cookies based on her mother's recipe, makes pudding off-site, but aspires to expand her footprint in Reading Terminal and someday prepare it in-house. She has more flavors coming, including one made with La Colombe coffee, as well as quiches she'd like to sell.
Nina Bryan sells Sweet Nina's banana pudding at Reading Terminal Market.
For Patricia Shea, who sells all-natural, low-calorie mixers for use with spirits, seltzer, or juices, Reading Terminal has offered an opportunity to teach customers about her company, Bieza Exceptional Mixers.
"It was originally about people who don't drink, and how there's often nothing for them on a menu," said Shea, who is at the market three days a week. "Over time, it has started to fit with people's interest in nutrition. It's about drinking less sugar, whether you're drinking or not."
Shea sells the mixers — in pomegranate tea and citrus ginger flavors — mostly online, and offers recipes for using them in both cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks.
"I'm really honored to be here," she said. "It wasn't something I ever thought was possible."
Gupta said he wants to create permanent homes for some vendors, perhaps through three- or six-month leases. Traditional leases at Reading Terminal are for five years or more, he said, due to the size of many of the spots and the capital involved in customizing a kitchen.
"This has essentially given us a farm team that we can someday move into these bigger spaces," he said.
Eat This! with Chuck Thomas
Source: http://www.theintell.com/videos/eat-this/eat-this-luhv-vegan-bistro/html_59118111-fded-575e-ab53-2a2c1ab69ada.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Healthy Lifestyle with Eraldo
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of President Reagan's amnesty program and were awarded U.S. citizenship. Enacted in 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act granted amnesty to nearly 3 million illegal immigrants while at the same time cracking down on employers by criminalizing the act of knowingly hiring undocumented immigrants. In 1997, the couple opened Café Con Leche in Newtown Borough. In 2005, the café was booming, and the Luccis bought a second restaurant in hopes the extra funds would pay for their four children's college tuitions. Patagonia Bar and Grill in Northampton's Richboro section had seating for 200 and a liquor license. The couple mortgaged their home and invested all of their savings into the new restaurant. "It was a chaotic time in our lives, and I believe we were in over our heads," said Silvia Lucci. When the economy crashed in 2008, so did the restaurant. In 2012, they closed the Northampton restaurant and declared bankruptcy. They still have the business in Newtown. Soon after came a letter from a university where their son, Facundo, was in his final year. Unless the Luccis paid a $30,000 tuition bill within the next three weeks, Facundo could not return to school. The same day she received the letter, the 52-year-old Silvia suffered what she later learned was a mild stroke. When the ambulance arrived, she refused to go to the hospital. The family did not have health insurance, and she feared they would be financially ruined. At home in Warminster, Silvia struggled with her mobility and failing health. Daniel decided to use his skills as a chef to h
Source: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/Vegan-food-company-LUHV-opens-an-eatery-in-Hatboro.html


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Archaeologists of Our Own Lives
Glenn Moots
Our home had always been headquarters for education, vocation, fellowship, hospitality, and service. We homeschooled, established our businesses, (including e-commerce, computer repair, academic consulting, and equestrian jewelry), organized holiday service projects for elderly friends, and hosted parties for church friends and others who enjoyed the lake without having to go on vacation. Independence Day and "Welcome Summer" parties at our home became a tradition. Our lakefront home was a place of recreation, reading, writing, and praise and worship with family and friends.
All of that changed on May 19, 2020. We returned the morning after two local dams failed to discover Sanford lake fading away and the remaining water draining out. Where the lake once was, forest stumps were revealed along with debris including docks, hoists, decks, boats, golf carts, and household items. A river now ran through an eroded lake bed that hid dangerous patches of quicksand.
Six to eight feet of water in both our house and garage had destroyed almost everything. Our property was covered with mud and silt, inside and out--including the silverware drawer! Almost every bookshelf had collapsed, spilling books into the mud. Closets were forced to empty, while appliances and furniture overturned, sometimes moved to other areas of the house. A six-foot slider was thrust into the kitchen, ushering our dining room contents (a solid oak dining room set, boxes of books, and a tool chest) into the lake, never to be found. Our piano was destroyed and put into the dumpster.
The flood obliged us to become archaeologists of our own lives, digging what we could out of the mud, drying or washing to save whatever possible. Outside the house, the deck was completely torn away. The shed was dragged toward the lake-only held back by a tree. The garage was in complete disarray and covered with mud.
We called friends and began the process of mucking out and saving what we could. Photos and mementos were restored by a small team of friends offsite while onsite we scooped all of our material blessings into wheelbarrows to go to the dump. Thousands of books became bricks to be shoveled out of windows. Items had to be quickly sorted and removed so that all wet building materials could be torn out. We boarded up broken windows and doors as looting became our focus with our now vulnerable home open to even further violation.
We left our home that day after an emotionally and physically exhausting race against mold and destruction, able to get just two or three hours of sleep in a hotel. This was just the beginning.
OPC Disaster Response has connected not just to our local body, but to the larger church body. We have people coming from Illinois, Pennsylvania, and of course here in Michigan. It's remarkable to see the diaconal ministry. This is caring for the bodily needs of the body of Christ, and it has just impressed upon us how important the church is and how important ministry is to one another. The people who are serving us have inspired us to go and serve others. It's really a remarkable thing. We're incredibly blessed by your generosity and we thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Editor's note: Glenn and his wife, Michelle, have lived in their house in Midland for over 20 years. They have two children, Rebekah and Andrew. Their daughter recently graduated from Northwood University and their son is studying engineering at the University of Michigan.
OPC Disaster Response has had the privilege to come alongside the Moots and another family in their church, the Kennedys, in this time of need. The process of rebuilding will be a long one, and we need your help. Please join the volunteers in Michigan by registering on our website: opcdisasterresponse.org/volunteer-registry. Donations for this effort can be made by going to give.opc.org or by mailing a check to: The Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 607 N. Easton Road, Bldg. E, Willow Grove, PA 19090. Please designate your giving by noting "Midland Flood Fund" on the memo line.
For more information about OPC Disaster Response, go to our website: opcdisasterresponse.org.


Out-of-state travel spikes up about 50 percent during Thanksgiving Week, and over 90 percent of these people drive to and from their homes in places like Delano and Ridgecrest.
Most of these people travel (53 percent) to visit friends or relatives; that proportion is about twice as high as it is during the non-holiday weeks of the year. Holiday travelers are a little over 10 percent younger than non-holiday travelers (34 years old v. 38 years old) and also more likely to be male (58 percent v. 50 percent); the average holiday trip is a little shorter than non-holiday trips (214 miles v. 261 miles).
Despite the crowded-airport stories that are staples of Thanksgiving Week news broadcasts, less than 6 percent of Thanksgiving travelers fly to their destinations.
Many people believe that if they get out-of-state traffic tickets, they do not affect their California drivers' licenses. In most cases, that's simply not true. All the West Coast and Mountain West states belong to the Drivers' License Compact, which means that these states share information about traffic tickets and the speeding ticket from Nevada eventually shows up as points on a California license.
These points often come into play in license suspension hearings. However, points transfer is not an exact science, and sometimes an out-of-state speeding ticket shows up as two points instead of one point. That extra point can be the difference between a NOTS suspension proceeding and an unrestricted driving privilege.
The same thing is true in reverse, and vacationers to California might end up with points on their home state licenses. Most area traffic courts allow attorneys to appear on behalf of defendants, which means a local lawyer can fight your ticket even if you live out of state.


An attractively designed four bedroom detached home situated in a cul-de-sac location, on the desirable Millstream development. The accommodation is well presented and benefits from an integral garage, ample parking and attractive gardens to the front and rear.
The property is approached over a tarmac driveway leading to the integral garage measuring 16' 7" x 8' 4" (5.05m x 2.54m), with up and over door, power/light supplied and a personal door to the outside. The front garden is laid to lawn with a gravelled border to one side. The rear garden is enclosed with timber fencing, a pedestrian gate provides access to the front. Large paved patio extending to steps which lead up to the raised lawn where there are raised borders containing mature shrubs and plants. Paved pathways lead around to both sides of the property and a metal shed provides useful storage.
On entering Glastonbury from Street/Bridgwater on the A39, at the main roundabout (B & Q on the left) take the second exit onto the A39 towards Wells. Almost immediately, turn right into Ranger Road. Continue to the 'T' junction, turn left, then take the second turn on the right, where the property can be found directly in front of you.
Boundary Way forms part of a Bryant Homes development built in the 1990's on the West side of Glastonbury. Glastonbury is an historic centre famous for its Tor, picturesque Abbey ruins and many legends. The town provides an eclectic mix of shops along with restaurants and pubs, mainstream supermarkets, health centres, modern library, primary schooling and St Dunstans secondary school. The neighbouring town of Street offers a further choice of shopping with Clarks Village, Strode Sixth Form College and Strode Theatre. Millfield Junior School is on the edge of Glastonbury at Edgarley and Boundary Way is equally convenient for Millfield Senior School in Street.


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using System;
using Machine.Fakes.Examples.SampleCode;
using Machine.Specifications;

#pragma warning disable 0169 // Behavior usage is through unused private fields
namespace Machine.Fakes.Examples.ReuseViaBehaviors
{
    [Behaviors]
    public class Any_day_except_monday
    {
        protected static string _mood;

        It should_be_OK = () => _mood.ShouldEqual("Ok");
    }

    [Subject(typeof(MoodIdentifier)), Tags("Behavior")]
    public class Given_the_current_day_is_tuesday_when_identifying_my_mood : WithSubject<MoodIdentifier>
    {
        protected static string _mood;
        Behaves_like<Any_day_except_monday> any_day_except_monday;

        Establish context = () =>
        {
            var tuesday = new DateTime(2011, 02, 15);

            The<ISystemClock>().WhenToldTo(x => x.CurrentTime).Return(tuesday);
        };

        Because of = () =>
        {
            _mood = Subject.IdentifyMood();
        };
    }

    [Subject(typeof(MoodIdentifier)), Tags("Behavior")]
    public class Given_the_current_day_is_wednesday_when_identifying_my_mood : WithSubject<MoodIdentifier>
    {
        protected static string _mood;
        Behaves_like<Any_day_except_monday> any_day_except_monday;

        Establish context = () =>
        {
            var wednesday = new DateTime(2011, 02, 16);

            The<ISystemClock>().WhenToldTo(x => x.CurrentTime).Return(wednesday);
        };

        Because of = () =>
        {
            _mood = Subject.IdentifyMood();
        };
    }
}