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Health Centers function primarily as preventive and primary health care centers for the marginalised, ethnic, immigrant and mostly uninsured population residing in inner city areas and isolated rural communities. These people have little or no access to medical care. Health centers are therefore non-profit organizations working to provide community service to this class of people.
Health centers usually work in the forefront of health care, providing services to needy people, service that benefits the patient and the health care system. Staffed by certified health professionals and staff who are residents of the community they provide a range of services that preclude the necessity of residents seeking care at the bigger hospitals or as in most cases going without care. Health centers serve Medicaid recipients, low income and the uninsured, high-risk peoples, the senior citizens, and anybody in need of health care.
National studies show that:
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is a non-profit health center providing quality health care to the inhabitants of Chelsea, Deere, East Boston, and Winthrop. Founded in the latter half of 1960 the medical services of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) are proportionate to the health needs of the local community and the health problems they face.
The largely immigrant and ethnic population is provided preventive, primary, acute, specialty and rehabilitative care combined with a 24-hour emergency care system. The EBNHC promotes the primary physician as the most important healthcare provider.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) keeping in view its large immigrant population also provides interpreter services, transportation for its patients, and outreach programs. East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) principle aptly sums up its mission 'to provide easily accessible, comprehensive, affordable quality health care to all who wish it.'
Operating since 30 years in the South Boston area, SBCHC is a private non-profit 501 (c )3 organization managed by a community based board of directors, who also obtain their health care here. South Boston Community Health Center (SBCHC) articulates its aim as 'all who seek care are welcome here' and therefore its doors are open to all, the old and new immigrants, the uninsured, and even to those who are incapable of paying.
Operating in hours convenient to patients, South Boston Community Health Center (SBCHC) also provide services of a Patient Support Associative to help patients secure an appointment, select a doctor, get a referral and also insurance.
Services offered by SBCHC include Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, dental, vision care etc.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) is a high quality health care provider, technologically advanced but still offering personalized service to the residents of East Central Illinois. Founded in 1977, ten years hence it provides health care to people of seven counties.
Its excellent health care has resulted in several specialties like neurology, cardiology, orthopedic and vascular surgery to function, thereby allowing the residents to avail all health care needs here. Its Ambulatory Care Center has reduced inpatient admissions hence saving the taxpayer many dollars.
The Regional Cancer Center and Mental Health Unit are equipped with state of the art technology and qualified medical personnel. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) also put in place the mobile lithotripsy service that removes kidney stones without surgery. The employers of East Central Illinois are provided an Occupational Health Program that is an injury prevention and wellness service.
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) also started the Women and Children FIRST service, a skilled Nursing Unit, and is an active participant of the Heart Smart for Women an Illinois Department of Public Health initiative. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) targets adolescents, in the I Sing the Body Electric a community based program where counseling is provided to teenagers to lead healthy and productive lives. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) other programs include Adult Day Services, Alzeihmers Disease Evaluation. Athletic Heart Scan etc. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) also operates rural health clinics in Arthur and Sullivan.
Health Forum named Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) as one of the 25 'most wired small and rural Hospital'. SBLHC has also adopted the Joint Commission's National Patient safety Goals. Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (SBLHC) also received the Governors Pollution Prevention Award and also the PATH award.
The Bowie Health Center is an urgent care and elective surgery outpatient clinic, providing immediate and quality care to the residents of Bowie/Crofton and the nearby communities. Bowie Health Center also is a part of the largest non-profit health care provider the Dimensions health care system.
The Bowie Health Center treats about 38,000 patients a year and its services mainly include emergency care and more focus is on primary health care. Bowie Health Center also offers community outreach programs to improve and maintain the health of the community. Some of Bowie Health Center services include a Level 2 emergency service, after hour's pediatric care, lab services and radiology.
DePaul Health center is a Catholic missionary all service hospital serving the residents of St. Louis area and the surrounding communities of Budgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivetti, St. John. Maryland Heights and Overland in Missouri. DePaul health center is also a member of the SSM Health Care, St Louis, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Mary. Founded in 1828, SSM DePaul was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and the oldest surviving community hospital.
In all its years the service provided by DePaul has consistently maintained high standards of care. Its mission statement aptly sums up its core value 'Through our exceptional health care service, we reveal the healing presence of God'. In 2006 DePaul was awarded the prestigious Missouri Quality Award and the Premier Award for Quality in recognition of its treatment of patients with pneumonia and heart trouble. Some of its services include Cancer Care Division, Executive Health Care, Heart Institute, Weight loss Center, and Pastoral Care etc. DePaul health Center also publishes the Well Informed a health magazine for the community.
Dimock Community Health Center (DCHC) is the health care service provider of residents of Boston's Inner city neighborhood of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain. About 40,000 people avail the health care here annually and it is seen as a model of excellent health care and human services. Dimock started functioning in 1862 as the New England Hospital for women and children, staffed by women doctors for women patients. Some of Dimock Community Health Center (DCHC) services are the health and community service, community care (HIV/AIDS) services, child and family development service and behavioral health.
Waverly Health Center (WHC) is a 25-bed emergency access hospital serving the residents of the city of Waverly Iowa. Waverly Health Center (WHC) defines its service as of the highest quality with patient focused care. Some of the services they provide are a birthing center, cardiac rehabilitation, pharmacy, general surgery and a women center.
Waikiki health center is a non-profit, private federally qualified organization providing health care to all especially those who are on the fringes of society with no access to conventional care. The homeless, the abandoned, the drifters, the poor and those with no ability to pay are never turned away from the hospital. The Waikiki health center is best known for Primary Care Medical clinic.
The innovative health programs it offers are:
Care-A-Van through which healthcare is bought to the most needy, mostly the homeless of Oahu. Services offered are acute medical care, emergency food and clothing, counseling and referrals to other service organization.
Youth Outreach Project that includes a teen clinic, family planning service and substance abuse counseling.
Friendly neighbors which offers support to elderly residents through a volunteer assistance service.


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HILLSBOROUGH, North Carolina — Republican vice presidential candidate Gov. Mike Pence visited the site of the firebombed GOP headquarters in North Carolina along with a few Republican officials Tuesday where he spoke of the vandalism and destruction of the site.
Pence made the stop ahead of two campaign rallies in the state on Tuesday in Wilmington and Fayetteville.
Pence at vandalized North Carolina GOP office, calls it act of "political terrorism" pic.twitter.com/CxmQk5Pq8F
— Michelle Moons (@MichelleDiana) October 18, 2016
Upon arrival Gov. Pence was greeted and taken inside to view the damage. As he spoke with a few Republicans inside he asked a couple of GOP officials if they had a new location yet and asked that they let him know if they need any help. Pence responded to two of those he spoke with, saying of the attack, "It's political terrorism."
Evelyn Poole-Kober, vice chair of the Orange County GOP, said to Pence, "Thank you for what you're doing and you have our support."
As he stood in front of the building, Pence addressed the volunteers, GOP officials and reporters who had gathered:
I wanted to come by to draw attention to this cowardly attack on our supporters in North Carolina and to no less extent, an attack on the American political system.
This was an act of political terrorism.
And I have to tell you how inspired I am to see the way this community has come together, people have come together, to continue to move forward, undeterred, unintimidated by this senseless act of violence. And we are truly inspired. I would say to our neighbors and friends, it's important as here in North Carolina, you are truly inspiring people across this state and across this nation with your resilience and your courage in the face of this unprovoked attack.
We are so thankful, thankful to God that there was no loss of life. I spoke to the chairman inside as we surveyed that damage and he shared with me that he would often sleep on that couch that was engulfed in flames sometime this last Saturday night and we're just so grateful that there were no injuries as a result of this attack but it could well have been otherwise.
The Republican officials that joined Pence were Orange County GOP chair Daniel Ashley and State Party Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse. Local volunteers working on cleaning the office out were also present.
Law enforcement officials said that on the night of October 15 vandals threw a bottle of flammable liquid through a window of the Republican Party campaign office. The action was described as a firebomb and caused the building to be engulfed in flames. "Nazi Republicans get out of town or else," was also spray painted the the outside of a nearby building.
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory condemned the attack within a day, calling it "clearly an attack on our democracy."
Hillsborough Mayor Tom Stevens also had severe words for the attack last Sunday, "This highly disturbing act goes far beyond vandalizing property; it willfully threatens our community's safety … and its hateful message undermines decency, respect and integrity in civic participation."
Pence made time for the stop in the midst of a scheduled visit to the state for two Tuesday campaign rallies in Wilmington and Fayetteville. He will also be donating canned goods to flood victims at the Wilmington rally.
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Birdwatching is arguably Britain's most popular hobby; it's certainly something that can be enjoyed by groups, and the experience enhanced by shared trips, as Val Baynton discovers by talking to the trip organisers of the RSPB North Staffs Local Group.
Ian Worden
Hailing from the south coast and initially studying earth sciences because of the enthusiasm for nature he developed as a child, Ian Worden eventually joined the police force and settled in Staffordshire. His interest in the natural world, and in particular bird watching, was 'put on hold' as family and work commitments increased, and it was not till 2007 that he was able to devote more time to these leisure pursuits once again. Ian met members of the RSPB North Staffs Local Group after inviting them to come along to investigate young peregrine falcons that were roosting in his local church tower and, having made contact, he joined the group himself. He's now Coach Trips Organiser and he runs the monthly Sunday outings with his wife, Anne.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has over one million members, and over 220 Local Groups, which organise a variety of activities including days out to discover and see birds in their natural habitats, run by birding enthusiasts throughout the UK.
The RSPB was founded as a charity in 1889 and its work is supported by a nationwide network of Local Groups, run by volunteers. The groups organise events including walks, talks and fund-raising activities, and each acts as a local forum for enthusiasts to learn more about birds, conservation and wildlife.
The RSPB North Staffs Local Group is a typical group, founded over 30 years ago and currently with around 200 members, ranging from 20-year-olds to octogenarians! Monthly trips, taking place from September to early June, are organised by Geoff Sales, Peter Durnall, and Ian and Anne Worden. To cater for all the needs of the group, they have developed three types of trip – a full-day coach trip on Sundays, a mid-week 'Bins and Boots' short walk and occasional car-share trips running on both weekdays and at weekends. Although birds are the prime interest, trips sometimes take in other aspects of wildlife, such as butterflies. The social and health aspects are also important factors for many of the members. Geoff says, 'I joined to take my interest in birding further, and to meet like-minded people. Since I've retired, it means I can do more trips and I find it's a good way to make friends and meet new people.'
Membership of the group is £5 per year and trips are costed out individually, with most members also joining the RSPB, local Wildlife Trusts, and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), thus getting free entry into the reserves they run. Any surplus monies at the end of the year are donated to the RSPB and following the 2014-2015 year, Geoff Sales was able to send a cheque for over £2,500 to the charity. Affiliation to the RSPB as a group means that there is also insurance cover for group activities.
Sunday trips
The Sunday trips led by Ian Worden are usually to nature reserves run by the RSPB, local Wildlife Trusts or the WWT, and occasionally to private reserves such as Paxton Pits, near to Huntingdon. Staffordshire is well located to travel routes in several directions, so a three-hour journey time allows the group to take in reserves in Yorkshire, Cumbria, Norfolk and Wales, ensuring there is plenty of diversity in the programme over each nine-month period.
Ian and Anne plan the year's itinerary a year or so in advance as the group's events calendar is published every September. They try to include favourite reserves such as Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Potteric Carr, as well as places they haven't visited as a group before, gaining recommendations from other members, from places they've visited themselves and from publications such as the RSPB's newsletter, Natures Home. Generally, Ian and Anne go on a recce before booking the group into a reserve. Ian explains, 'Even if a reserve has been personally recommended, we find it invaluable to go and see it before including it on the programme. This knowledge gives us confidence that the facilities that we need will be there and that there is good bird watching to be done.' Hides, for example, are important – the group goes out whatever the weather and, if it's raining, the hide provides much needed shelter. Another plus point for some members is a good cafe serving a hot lunch. 'Given the length of the day and that we often don't get home till mid-evening, many members like to eat at lunchtime so they don't need to prepare food later on,' Ian adds. Another practical point is that at smaller reserves, there may only be room for one coach so it's essential to make an advance booking.
Between 35 and 45 members regularly attend the Sunday trips, and Ian uses Robin Hood Coaches from Rudyard in Staffordshire as the company provides a good reliable service and will pick up from points throughout the Potteries. Arrival at the reserve is around 10.30am and there is a breakfast stop – often at a motorway service station – enroute. The group spends six hours or so at the reserve, returning home for mid-evening, so 12-hour days are not uncommon. Sometimes they set off even earlier – especially when visiting the WWT reserve at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, where they combine the normal bird spotting trip with the annual Bird Fair, or to RSPB Titchwell Marsh on the Norfolk coast. The length of the day is one reason the coach trips are so well supported, because the combined journey and visit time is usually too much for an individual to consider.
During the journey, Ian will give a brief introduction about the reserve they are visiting and welcome any new members. He says that there is often a 'meet and greet' from the warden or resident expert when they arrive who will mention any special information or birds to be seen. Members then tend to split up and go round the reserve at their own pace, meeting up to share information about birds and wildlife, and where to see them. Ian admits, 'We also use phones – on quiet mode naturally – to let other members know if we see something out of the ordinary.' Everyone is very happy to share their knowledge with each other, and to help and guide any beginners so that everyone sees as big a variety as possible.
Whilst on the journey home, a list is passed round to get an accurate record of what's been seen. Ian then gives a summary with a total bird count and reminds the group of the date and venue for the next trip.
Ian singles out the RSPB Ynys-hir reserve, between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth on the Welsh coast, as his favourite place because of the variety of habitat and because an interesting selection of birds such as ospreys, goldcrests and willow warblers can be spotted. He also likes to visit Leighton Moss in Lancashire, the largest reed bed in north west England and home to breeding bitterns, bearded tits and marsh harriers, and RSPB Titchwell Marsh because it has good viewing places and excellent facilities as well as many birds such as avocets, bar-tailed godwit and oystercatchers to spot. Highlights of the current programme include visits to RSPB Fairburn Ings in West Yorkshire, WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire and RSPB Newport Wetlands.
Ian and four other members of the group have also joined an overseas trip organised and led by birding and photography expert Ashley Groves, through his company Experience Nature Tours. Ashley spoke to the North Staff Local Group at one of the monthly evening meetings and this inspired Ian and others to sign up for one of Ashley's two-week trips to The Gambia in early 2015. Ian says, 'The number and variety of the birds present was amazing. One of the most memorable sights was that of a martial eagle that had just caught a monitor lizard and was feeding on the same in a tree at the side of the road. Whilst returning from a cruise on The Gambia River, near Tendaba camp, we suddenly found ourselves in the midst of two pods of dolphin swimming in the sunset. These were just two of the many wonders that can be found in this quiet part of West Africa.
Peter Durnhall
Retired engineer and media technician Peter Durnall volunteers as a warden for Staffordshire County Council Countryside Services, working in the reserves and country parks around the Staffordshire Moorlands, checking facilities for visitors and conditions for birds and wildlife at each location. He also uses his expertise with a camera to photograph and film birds and wildlife, and one of his films, Wild North Staffordshire, has won an international award. Peter co-ordinates the monthly 'Boots and Bins' walks for the group, and leads some of the walks, especially around Leek.
Bins and boots
The monthly Tuesday trips run by Peter Durnall have the catchy name of 'Bins and Boots' – bins being the popular term for binoculars. Although co-ordinated by Peter, there are a variety of leaders for each walk, depending on location.
Generally around 10 to 20 members go on the Tuesday trips, which are generally timed to last between two and three hours, and people travel by car to the reserves and country parks within a 20-mile radius of Newcastle Under Lyme. In the 2015/2016 programme, visits include Apedale Country Park and Sandbach Flashes.
The leader for the day will usually have visited the park or reserve prior to the visit and, as with the full-day trips, new members are always welcome and there are two or three powerful 'bins' that they can borrow, if required. 'The spares also come in useful if a regular member forgets to bring their own along,' says Geoff Sales, who leads some of the Tuesday morning walks and car-sharing outings (see panel below). Typically walks start at 10am and are over by 12.30pm, allowing plenty of time to see a good selection of birds. Once everyone has arrived and is booted up, the leader for the morning introduces the reserve, giving a little of its history and an overview of bird species that might be seen – these will vary according to the season. Guiding the walk, often taking in more isolated parts of the park, the leader points out the best spots to see birds and other wildlife, and makes sure all members are able to see each species. The walks are leisurely, allowing for everyone to cope with the varied terrain, which usually includes steps, slopes and muddy and potentially slippery footpaths, but there's plenty of time for chatting as well. Members bring drinks or snacks to eat enroute if they need to, but also sandwiches for an informal picnic-style lunch at the end of the walk – weather permitting, of course! As the walk finishes, the leader will remind members of upcoming dates including evening meetings, the next Sunday trip as well as the next Tuesday meeting.
Geoff Sales
Geoff has been a member of the RSPB North Staffs Local Group for around eight years, and since retiring from his work as a laboratory technician at Keele University and a therapist specialising in complementary medicine, he's had more time to dedicate to the group. He acts as leader of some of the Tuesday morning walks and the car-sharing trips. He has also become Group Leader of the North Staffs Local Group in the last year, which means he has additional responsibilities for the smooth running of the group such as arranging the evening meetings and being the point of contact for the RSPB head and regional offices, as well as organising committee meetings and AGMs, and answering emails from the public including those about injured birds. He is also arranging a county-wide birders' conference to run in March 2016.
Car-sharing outings
Geoff organises the car-sharing trips, which take place every six weeks or so on a mix of weekdays and weekends, allowing members who do not have their own transport to visit reserves that may be 30 or 40 miles away. There are usually up to four cars, the cost of petrol is shared between passengers and a good spirit of comradery is engendered by the fact of sharing transport. Typical locations are Carsington Reservoir in the Derbyshire Peak District, Venus Pool in Shropshire and Belvide Reservoir near Brewood, Stafford. Lunch is either in the on-site café or people bring their own sandwiches. Like the Tuesday morning field trips, the car-sharing trips are ideal for people new to bird watching, and being closer to home are less intensive than the Sunday coach trips.
Val goes bird watching
Val was delighted to be invited by Geoff Sales to go along on one of the Tuesday 'Bins and Boots' field trips, and she choose the October visit to Deep Hayes Country Park, near Leek in the Staffordshire Moorlands.
'This was the first time I had joined a bird watching group and also my first visit to Deep Hayes Country Park, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, being made to feel very welcome by the 15-strong group. Peter Durnall was leader for the morning and his expert knowledge of the park meant we learnt a little of its history and how it originated as a reservoir for the nearby Potteries as well as seeing some unusual birds. At the outset, we headed to an isolated part of the park where redwings and fieldfare were feasting on autumnal berries. The two-mile walk was at a leisurely pace, and there was plenty of time to halt to admire the birds and to discover other wildlife such as an extensive badger set, or to take in the magnificent autumnal colours. We also visited a hide and saw nuthatches, coal tits and dunnocks feeding whilst elsewhere there were migrant wigeon and teal swimming on the pools around the park. The highpoint was spotting the brilliant blue flash of a kingfisher, and following it as it perched in bushes on the far side of one of the lakes and dove for small fish. I was lucky to be lent a pair of powerful bins, and I was amazed at the detail that could be seen! The morning was a lovely way to enjoy the rich variety of nature, and I look forward to repeating the experience in the not too distant future. Many thanks to Peter and the other members of the group.'
The RSPB was formed in 1889 to counter the cruel trade in plumes for women's hats, a fashion responsible for the destruction of many thousands of egrets, birds of paradise and other species. Concern earlier in the century about the wholesale destruction of great crested grebes and kittiwakes for their plumage led to such early legislation as the Sea Birds Preservation Act of 1869 and the Wild Birds Protection Act of 1880, but the continued wearing of ever more exotic plumes triggered further action.
Initially, the society consisted entirely of women who were moved by the plight of young birds left to starve in the nest after their parents had been shot for their plumes. The rules of the society were simple – members discouraged the wanton destruction of birds and interested themselves in their protection, and Lady-Members refrained from wearing the feathers of any bird not killed for the purposes of food, the ostrich excepted.
Some of the society's staunchest supporters were the very kind of people who might have been expected to wear the plumes such as the Duchess of Portland, the society's first President, and the Ranee of Sarawak. Leading ornithologist of the era Professor Alfred Newton lent his support and the cause gained widespread publicity and popularity, leading to a rapid growth in the society's membership and a widening of its aims.
Today, the RSPB has a broad mission as a campaigning charity working to save threatened birds and wildlife, the special places they depend on and the environment that supports them. Its practical
land management and cutting edge policy work is supported by sound science and more than a million members, including the world's largest wildlife club for young people.


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Dedication in the Family Business
Julius Silvert, Inc. (JSI) has delivered the finest ingredients to restaurants for 100 years. As a family owned company, JSI is dedicated to providing our partners and customers with personal attention and a means for success.
Our Family History
Our story begins in 1915, when a Russian immigrant by the name of Julius Silvert founded the company after educating himself about the food industry in an agricultural school in New Jersey. He began the business through an opportunity of buying and selling products like eggs and butter through his storefront operation on Lancaster Avenue. As the business started to grow, Julius began to process bulk quantities into sellable portions for retail and larger quantities to some of the biggest names in the wholesale industry in the Philadelphia area.
The company has seen tremendous growth over the past 25 years. The company has been passed down over 4 generations and is now owned and run by the Sorkin family who have continued to evolve JSI into the 21st century with technology and a state of the art facility.


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Milan's Morning Moment
Join us at Milan Library for a casual, monthly meeting centered around good books and conversation, sweet treats, and a hot cup of coffee. It's the perfect way to start off a week, and a phenomenal way to meet new friends and fellow bookworms.
The Book That Matters Most
Monday, June 26 | 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Ava's twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out of sheer desperation for companionship. The group's goal throughout the year is for each member to present the book that matters most to them. Ava rediscovers a mysterious book from her childhood—one that helped her through the traumas of the untimely deaths of her sister and mother. Alternating with Ava's story is that of her troubled daughter Maggie, who, living in Paris, descends into a destructive relationship with an older man. Ava's mission to find that book and its enigmatic author takes her on a quest that unravels the secrets of her past and offers her and Maggie the chance to remake their lives.
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I don't know how you imagine the future, but novels like The Road and 1984 paint it in strokes that are stark and bleak. The sonic equivalent of this image is Loathe's new album, The Cold Sun. Dark, bitter and grainy, the UK quintet molds death metal, hardcore, industrial, electronica and progressive tendencies into a dystopian vision of the world to come. Following the characters A and B, Loathe's 35 minute full-length concept album is rife with darkness and only splinters of light. The Cold Sun will be released worldwide on April 14 through SharpTone Records.
Deathcore does not typically focus on artistry, instead tending to mix the darkness of death metal with the rage of hardcore for the heaviest sound possible. In contrast, Loathe use every minute of The Cold Sun with intention and vision, even when their riffs have enough impact to shatter glass. Opening with the cinematic title track introduction, low-tuned grooves erupt on "It's Yours", where punishing riffs are fused with distorted electronic elements to create a sound that seems best described as claustrophobic. A brief reprieve comes with well-delivered clean singing and a melodic, yet far from overbearing chorus. The transition between these sections is choppy, but it is difficult to tell whether or not this disjunction is intentionally used to highlight the contrast of the parts. From the start, it becomes clear that The Cold Sun is much more than your typical deathcore record, for better or for worse.
Built on a meaty deathcore framework, The Cold Sun's electronic elements, sparse key sections, singing and robotic, Cynic-esque vocals instill enough variety and depth to the album to merit repeated listens. "Dance on My Skin" features one of the more fast-paced, technical and dissonant moments on the record. The group possesses both capacity and restraint on their instruments, demonstrated in the juxtaposition of intense verses and powerful, melodic choruses on "East of Eden".
Upon first listen, the record blew me away with its striking riffs and progressive vision. However, its sheer depth can at times be its weakness. As I mentioned before, some transitions feel bulky, and electronic interludes rob the latter part of The Cold Sun of some momentum, namely with the back-to back-tracks "The Omission" and "Nothing More". Although "Never More" features one of the hardest, heaviest moments of the album, it only lasts for a brief instant before we are swept up in the closing, ballad-esque "Babylon". These interludes add a great deal of interest and pacing to the album, but they are lopsidedly distributed towards the record's end, losing much of the energy amassed in its first part.
Loathe is an incredibly promising band with a unique struggle: they aren't easily classifiable. They may be too melodic for mainstream deathcore fans, but not technical or ambitious enough for the progressive community. If you wisely dismiss genre classifications, The Cold Sun is an impressive record that pushes heavy music in new directions without sacrificing any elements that make it enjoyable. Furthermore, the production, courtesy of Matt McClellan (Underoath, The Devil Wears Prada, Being as An Ocean) avoids the sterility of most of their peers' recent efforts in favor of a fittingly gritty, unhinged sound. And even though its transitions and pacing can be clunky and stilted, The Cold Sun's versatility and commitment to an overarching, apocalyptic storyline make it the freshest and most unique deathcore record I've heard in a very long time.
Score: 8/10
Notable Tracks: "It's Yours"; "Dance on My Skin"; "Nothing More"
FFO: From Sorrow to Serenity, early The Contortionist, Humanity's Last Breath
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Following a late-week surge in warmth in the Midwest and Northeast, a storm will accompany a press of chilly air during part of the Easter Weekend with rain and even accumulating wet snow in some locations.
The storm will cause some travel problems and hinder outdoor activities due to wet conditions, slushy areas and poor visibility.
Just as colder air begins to slice into the Northeast, a storm will track from the Ohio Valley to New England spanning Friday night into Saturday. The exact track of the storm and how quickly temperatures drop will determine where the swath of snow sets up and the amount of accumulation possible.
Temperatures will plunge 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit from their peak on Thursday and Friday over much of the Midwest and Northeast. Highs on Saturday are projected to range from the 30s around Buffalo, New York, to the 40s in Boston and the 50s in Washington, D.C.
While the air is unlikely to ever get cold enough for snow with the storm along much of the Interstate-95 corridor and south of I-70 in the Ohio Valley, portions of I-80, I-90, I-81, and New York's Southern Tier Expressway and Thruway could get slushy and slippery in some locations.
Accumulating snow is possible across parts of northern Indiana, Ohio, upstate New York, northern New England and neighboring Canada. Part of this zone could receive a few inches of snow during the first part of the weekend.
Where the snow falls during the nighttime and early morning hours, the snow could make some roads slushy and slippery, especially in locations that do not receive direct sunlight.
A change from rain to a wintry mix or wet snow is possible from portions of West Virginia to parts of northern and western Pennsylvania, central New York state and part of central New England. In these areas, accumulating snow is most likely to be limited to the higher elevations and grassy areas in the valleys.
While most roads in the snow area of New England, Ontario and Quebec will be wet during the midday and afternoon hours on Saturday, low visibility could cause some difficulties for motorists and flights at secondary airports.
Even where rain falls, some airline delays at the major airports in the Northeast can occur for a time due to downpours, low cloud ceilings and patchy fog.
How quickly the storm moves along will determine whether or not clearing takes place in parts of the Northeast during the day Saturday. Sunshine is likely to break through over parts of the Midwest as the day progresses.
Temperatures will recover a bit on Easter Sunday, where the sun manages to stay out. While the sun is forecast to shine on part of the I-95 mid-Atlantic corridor, clouds and spotty showers will affect areas farther west around Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. Some flurries could fly during part of the day on upstate New York and parts of New England.
A second patch of snow and mixed precipitation may develop Sunday night into Monday over parts of the mid-Atlantic and lower Great Lakes.
AccuWeather.com and the AccuWeather Network will provide updates over the next few days as the track of the storm and change to colder weather becomes more definitive.


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A Democrat running to oust Rep. Elise StefanikElise Marie StefanikTrump signs 7B annual defense policy bill into law The Hill's Morning Report — Trump heads to New York to shore-up GOP districts The Hill's Morning Report — Signs of trouble for Republicans in House special election MORE (R-N.Y.) from her House seat called the lawmaker "a child" during a candidate forum this week.
The comments by Steve Krieg came months after he faced criticism for calling the 33-year-old Stefanik a "little girl" in a comment on Facebook over the summer.
"I have been accused of being a sexist for calling Elise a 'little girl,' and I probably deserve to be called a sexist," he said. "I think most of us, if we admit it, have some of a sexist in us, some of a racist within us. It's something if we're decent people, we recognize in ourselves and we struggle with it all of our lives."
"But Elise, I recognize her — I'm not going to say a 'little girl' — I recognize her as a child," Krieg added. "And it has nothing to do with her age. I see her as a child because she's a child. She thinks like a child. She has people set things up for her. She has people put their words in her mouth and she happily repeats them."
Krieg's remark was first reported by CNN.
In July, Krieg posted a comment on Stefanik's Facebook page referring to her as "sweetie" and a "little girl."
"I intend to kick your stingy, money-grubbing, sniveling coward of a butt out of Congress. Don't worry, sweetie, you're a little girl. You can always run home to Mommy and Daddy," he wrote.
Lenny Alcivar, a spokesman for Stefanik, fired back at Krieg's comment at the time, saying the "district doesn't need more partisan, political rhetoric," according to the Press Republican newspaper.


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Andre McDonnell an extraordinary man who started a non-profit organization, "It's From The Sole," which he goes around giving pairs of shoes to New York City's homeless citizens. This all started when he was playing basketball one day in 2012 when he saw a homeless man without shoes. Which he took his new kicks off his feet and gifted them to the man. Now since he started his organization he had given away 7,000 pairs of shoes by relying on donations and gifts. McDonnell and three volunteers always make rounds at Port Authority, New York Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal giving away 20-30 pairs each run.
Andre stated:
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"I was kind of nervous in a way [at first] because I didn't know how to interact with them. I forgot that they were human just like me and just like you…they've just probably been in situations that got them in the condition that they are. They just need a little bit of help. We need a little bit of help too."
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As about 10 employees of CTA Architects Engineers crowded around a piece of playground equipment Wednesday, bolting metal arms, supports and other parts together, their boss stood off to the side and chuckled.
"Apparently, it takes more architects and engineers to put together a merry-go-round than it does to build a multimillion dollar building," joked Scott Wilson, CTA president.
It's an effort he was happy to see though, as it all will go to benefit autistic children living on the campus of the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch — a local nonprofit that provides mental health treatment and support to children, youth and their families.
The merry-go-round, constructed in the parking lot of CTA's office at 13 N. 23rd St., was the first of eight new pieces of playground equipment, constructed by CTA employees, that will fill a brand-new playground next to YBGR's autistic housing.
In the shade of their office building, the employees used their combined knowledge to the building process off to a quick start.
"It looks like they're doing pretty well there so far," said Greg Leeds, YBGR's director of plant services, who is overseeing the project. "I don't think it's going to take them much longer."
The merry-go-round will then be hauled to the ranch. Next Tuesday, CTA employees go to the ranch to finish putting together the other seven playground features.
Once completed, the playground will sit on a 3,900-square-foot area which also will include arch and tire swings, a monkey bars-type structure, a slide, balance beam, a track ride and seating.
It will mostly serve autistic youth receiving assistance at the ranch and will be next to the YBGR's London Lodge, which can house as many as 10 autistic boys between the ages of 10 and 15 years old.
It will also be designed to encourage socialization and communication.
Leeds said that some children will also
get the chance to help build parts of the playground.
"With a lot of these kids, if you get them involved, they take a sense of pride and comfort in it," he said.
Regina Griemsman, YBGR director of public relations, said that the equipment cost $32,000.
Money which was raised through numerous donations to the YBGR Foundation over 18 months. She said CTA's help assembling the playground is invaluable.
"We've had a lot of different people help," she said. "The foundation has been trying to raise this money for the past year and a half, so it's been an ongoing project."
CTA first partnered with YBGR over the 2013 Christmas holiday to wrap more than 200 gifts for youth at the ranch, and officials said its a partnership they plan to continue.
Toni Schneider, CTA marketing director, said that after the playground assembly, her company will conduct a drive to collect new and used school supplies for the kids at the ranch.
Wilson said that CTA makes a point to get involved because it helps to make stronger, better communities in the places its employees live and work.
"You just can't be a good community player without giving back," he said. "It's pretty darn important for us to be involved in the community and the ranch is one of those that touched a lot of people here as they learned about it."
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30 April 2015
ROCKFON's ceiling systems help Ottawa's new federal offices ...
create high-profile appearance with acoustic, sustainable performance
A new 650,000-square-foot, 17-story federal office complex makes its home at 90 Elgin Street on Crown-owned property amongst Ottawa's national monuments and institutions. The $250 million landmark building features ROCKFON's ceiling systems throughout its lobby and offices. In addition to helping create an attractive workplace, these ceiling systems also support requirements for comfort, including acoustics; safety, including seismic conditions; and sustainability, including LEED® Gold criteria.
Prominent Government Building
As the 90 Elgin Street's development manager, GWL Realty Advisors Inc. ensured the building would be worthy of its prominent placement and national significance for the Government of Canada as the landowner and The Great-West Life Assurance Company as the building owner. Designed by the joint venture of DIALOG and David S McRobie Architects (DSMA), the building's stature and style are consistent with other significant federal buildings surrounding Confederation Square.
Bringing this vision to reality, Ron Engineering and Construction (Eastern) Ltd. served as the design-builder and began construction in 2011. "Maybe about every 25 years a building this big comes to Ottawa. This one takes the cake," says Mike Tang, superintendent at Ron Engineering. "It's a very large building with a very large lobby. It takes a team effort."
DSMA's vice president, James Salem, acknowledges the project was both collaborative and challenging. He describes the team effort as "design-build that's value-engineered as you go. We were balancing cost effectiveness with very high quality standard. The request for proposal called for high-quality materials in the lobby such as granite, glass, metals and a wood ceiling. Not only were these high-end finishes expensive, they also are very hard surfaces."
State of the Art Acoustik Inc. modeled the lobby's acoustical options and possible solutions. Salem continues, "There was concern that excessive reverberation caused by the use of hard surfaces would make it very difficult to hear any announcements over the public address. The ceiling was the only opportunity to improve the acoustic performance." Other challenges the ceiling team needed to address included designing for sustainability and for potential earthquakes.
Understanding the Design Criteria
Morin Bros. Building Supplies' vice president, Gerald Morin, CTR, adds, "The lobby area is one of the most important interior areas in making a great impression. Once we understood the design criteria and parameters, after discussion with the whole team, we could begin to explore alternatives that fit into the budget and met design expectations."
Familiar with ROCKFON's capabilities, specialty metal ceiling panels and Chicago Metallic™ suspension systems, Morin sought out their technical services team. With confidence, Morin explains, "I was sure they could produce it. They have the wood-look painted finish on metal panels, which saves a lot of money compared to real wood. They have the know-how and, for the most complex areas, I was certain they could adjust their regular systems to fit the job's requirements."
Working closely with ROCKFON and installing contractor Advance Drywall Ltd., Morin Bros. coordinated a full-scale mock-up. According to Salem, "The mock-up was really important in helping work through the details."
Delivering the desired aesthetic of wood and the performance benefits of metal, Rockfon® SpanAir™ hook-on, square edge, 10-foot, aluminum panels were painted in WoodScenes™ Lazy Maple with matching custom trim. Additional mock-ups were created for the lobby's ceiling pods and linear metal ceiling.
Suspended at various planes, the rectangular ceiling pods add visual interest to the main lobby. Achieving the intended look and performance involved more than 5,300 square feet of Rockfon® Planostile™ lay-in, reveal edge, solid aluminum panels. Black, lay-in Planostile panels knit together the ceiling's rectangular pods and the SpanAir panels.
In contrast to the warm wood-look finish on the SpanAir panels, a sleek metallic Satin Silver anodize was selected for the linear metal ceiling in the lobby entrance on Elgin Street facing the National Arts Centre. To create this eight-story-tall grand welcome, Advance Drywall installed Rockfon® Planar® MacroPlus™ 8-inch-wide, square edge, open reveal panels. A similar ceiling system was used for the secondary lobby entrance on Albert Street.
Incorporating Chicago Metallic Suspension Systems
Satin Silver anodize also was the finish of choice on the ceiling pods positioned at the elevator bays. These pods are composed of Rockfon Chicago Metallic suspension systems, InfinityZ Razor Edge perimeter trim and Planostile lay-in metal panels. An acoustical backer and perforation on the panels offer high sound absorption, achieving a Noise Reduction Coefficient NRC of 0.90. Elsewhere in the lobby, 0.70 NRC was acceptable.
Final details were presented to confirm how ROCKFON's various ceiling systems integrated with the lighting, air diffusers, sprinklers, security systems and columns. Not only did the ceiling system need to accommodate these elements, it also needed to provide easy access to the plenum for potential repairs and updates to wires, pipes, ducts and other components. ROCKFON's hook-on panels allow maintenance staff downward accessibility to the plenum and mechanicals, without the need of special tools.
"Ease of access for the maintenance team meant a lot to the owner," emphasizes Morin. "They wanted to be able to open a ceiling panel in the middle of the lobby and fix or replace what needed attention. They did not want to start at the wall, having to take out all of the panels in sequence, to finally reach the middle of lobby; fix what needed to be fixed; and then have to put all of the panels back in place."
Elaborating on the benefit of choosing ROCKFON, Morin also noted, "They could meet the acoustic specifications. They could handle the multiple ceiling levels, complicated intersections and multiple systems. And they could cut everything in their factory. The lighting fixtures already had been ordered, so extra care was needed to make sure the ceiling panels were properly sized for a smooth installation."
ROCKFON Provided a Customized Solution
Beyond the numerous sizes of factory-cut panels, the large columns in the main lobby also proved challenging. Pete Rudd, ROCKFON's project manager, remembers, "We put a lot of time in developing the details so that it could just go up out of the box. It's considered 'modified standard,' but it's actually a very customized solution. We created a new attachment for the hook-on system, along with special wall channels, column rings and connectors."
Ron Engineering's Tang also noted that finalizing the shop drawings and details for these complicated systems "took a lot of back-and-forth. But when everything started to come in, it was bang-bang and you're done."
In addition to the lobby, Advance Drywall Ltd. installed Chicago Metallic suspension systems in the majority of the offices. Promoting team building and enhancing workplace well-being, the offices' interior design subscribes to the new "Government of Canada's Workplace 2.0 Fit-up Standards." This initiative champions the design of modern workplace to attract, retain and encourage public servants to work smarter, greener and healthier. These also mesh with the Canadian Green Building Council's LEED guidelines.
"We believe ROCKFON's ceiling systems play a key role in achieving 90 Elgin's objectives," says Isabelle Champagne, CTR, ROCKFON's architectural sales manager in Ontario. "Our complete ceiling solutions help create beautiful, comfortable, collaborative, flexible and safe spaces. Easy to install and durable, our products protect people from noise, as well as contribute to a sustainable future."
The project earned LEED Gold certification for Core and Shell, met all other required performance criteria, and was substantially completed on schedule. "At the end of the day, everybody loves the ceiling," Tang says proudly.
"It was quite an exercise in coordination and integration. In the end, it turned out very well. It's a good balance of quality finishes for a good value," concludes Salem.
Completed in Oct. 2014, the building was named as the James Michael Flaherty Building in honor of the late finance minister and one of the longest-serving Ministers of Finance in Canada's history. Up to 2,600 federal employees are expected in the building by May 2015.
James Michael Flaherty Building, 90 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 0C6
- Land owner: The Government of Canada; Ottawa, Ontario; http://www.canada.ca/en
- Building owner: The Great-West Life Assurance Company; Winnipeg, Manitoba; http://www.greatwestlife.com
- Development manager: GWL Realty Advisors Inc., a subsidiary of The Great-West Life Assurance Company; Ottawa, Ontario; http://www.gwlrealtyadvisors.com
- Design-builder: Ron Engineering and Construction (Eastern) Ltd.; Ottawa, Ontario; http://www.roneng.com
- Architect and interior designer – prime consultant, joint venture:
- DIALOG; Calgary, Alberta; http://www.dialogdesign.ca
- David S McRobie Architects Inc. (DSMA); Ottawa, Ontario; http://mcrobie.com
- Acoustic consultant: State of the Art Acoustik Inc. (SOTA); Ottawa, Ontario
- LEED consultant: Morrison Hershfield Group Inc.; Ottawa, Ontario; http://www.morrisonhershfield.com
- Installing contractor: Advance Drywall Ltd.; Nepean, Ontario
- Distributor: Morin Bros Building Supplies Inc.; Ottawa, Ontario; http://www.morinbros.ca
- Manufacturer: ROCKFON; Chicago; http://www.rockfon.com
- Photographer: Bochsler Creative Services
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How we interact is defined by technology and law surrounding speech. One of the most powerful tools a citizen of the United States has is the right to free speech as protected by the First Amendment. Although we are free to say what we want, our expectation of privacy related to what we say is often the subject of trial in court.
As technology continues to ingrain itself in our lives, our expectations of privacy could change. Companies collect data on our demands of devices for proprietary use, but this creates a legally gray area for courts and law enforcement if they believe a device could provide evidence of a crime.
"The internet of things" and privacy
The "internet of things" and the connectivity of devices in our homes provide thousands of data points in our daily lives. Because we use the devices in our homes, we probably have a high expectation of privacy, but because the data related to its use is stored outside the home, is that privacy diminished?
That question is part of an ongoing court case in which police are attempting to gain access to the data of an Amazon Echo used in a home where an alleged murder took place. An Amazon Echo is an in-home assistant device that is activated by a user's voice with the wake word, "Alexa." Alexa then takes commands and helps users set alarms, make grocery lists and play music.
Although the Echo's data probably won't provide the "smoking gun" moment that solves the murder case, police believe its data can be used to paint a clearer picture of the night's events. Amazon, so far, has refused to turn over the data to law enforcement without a subpoena.
New questions could reach the Supreme Court soon
The case raises intriguing questions related to the First Amendment and the protection of free speech, the Fourth Amendment and the protection against illegal search and seizure and the Fifth Amendment's protection from self-incrimination. Legal experts speculate that questions related to privacy and the internet of things could reach the Supreme Court soon. What does this mean for the average user?
The language of the Constitution is written in black and white, but the extent of its protections are constantly scrutinized by the courts. While companies collect user data, criminal defense attorneys listen to the concerns of men and women facing criminal charges. Even as the right to privacy is called into question, a right to Constitutional due process is still guaranteed.


text: I was thrilled to get my first professional job offer as Solveig in the spectacular performance of Peer Gynt in front of the pyramids and the Sphinx in Cairo. I got the opportunity to work with great Norwegian actors such as Lise Fjeldstad and Bjarte Hjelmeland, and the well known Norwegian director Bentein Baardson and choreographer Stuart Hopps. The performance was filmed, and there are only a couple of scenes left to shoot for the TV production that will be broadcasted on Norwegian TV around New Year. The performance will also be broadcasted internationally and sold on DVD.


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The quality of VAPTECH' products is guaranteed by our internationally certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004) and by the international standards applied to VAPTECH' manufacturing processes.
VAPTECH has its own mechanical workshop with an area of 40000 sq.m. that is equipped and capable of closing the entire production process for heavy welded and machined steel structures. This allows for highest control on quality and time for delivery.
VAPTECH' welders are certified according to TUV Reinlard
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Machining of large dimension parts with maximum length - 4000 mm
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House Proud Finish understand that to maintain and regularly clean a set of carpets, furniture or a yearly spring clean can be a costly expense. We complete end of tenancy cleans on a regular basis, and on average this can set the client back £150-400 per property. For a full carpet clean in a town house, the price can be up to £180. We work alongside landlords, and with tenants, to provide cleans to meet the requirements of a landlord to enable the tenant to receive their deposit, and the landlord to relet the property with no issues from the previous tenancy.
If you are a tenant, with a 12 month tenancy contract, knowing you will be moving out a year from now, would you prefer to pay a monthly price from the date you move in, until the date you leave which covers the end of tenancy clean, carpets and oven cleaning? or would you prefer to pay a lump sum upon moving?
Most landlords now require you to have the property professionally cleaned, including carpets and oven. for example a 2 bedroom house, the price we charge for this is £300 as a full package. We now have decided to offer this price, as a monthly subscription to take the financial pressure from our clients.
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This option enables you to relax, enjoy your tenancy knowing the cleaning, carpets and oven is taken care off. This also means, at the end of your tenancy you can focus on more important things, such as moving, changing address, and focusing on your new property. Moving is one of the most stressful events, let us take away this stress.
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Fields in Types marked with beforefieldinit are initialized later when the assembly is ngened
The topic of this post is the beforefieldinit flag. Part I is basically a recap, all those things are already documented and there are great posts about that. Part II is where the fun begins. I googled very long, but I did not find that information on the web (that's why I write this now).
So first of all what is beforefieldinit? There are many great blog posts about that. Read this and this.
In short: classes which contain static field initializers, but do not contain a static constructor are marked with this flag and they can be initialized basically at any time.
So here is our sample class for the experimentation:
class MyClassWithStatic
public static readonly int Number = GetData();
public static int GetData()
Console.WriteLine("GetData runs");
return 42;
public static void StaticMethod()
Console.WriteLine("StaticMethod runs");
If you compile this class and look into the generated IL code you see this:
.class private auto ansi beforefieldinit
Sample.MyClassWithStatic extends [mscorlib]System.Object { ... }
Bamm, there it is, our little class is marked with the beforefieldinit flag. Note that if you add a static constructor to the class then the flag won't be added to the generated code.
Part I: Differences between pre and post .NET 4 versions
As Jon Skeet describes in the referenced posts different framework versions behave differently. Pre 4.0 versions tend to be more eager and from 4.0 the initialization is done lazy. So let's test this with this sample app:
class Program
static void Main(string[] args)
Console.WriteLine(String.Format("CLR Version: {0}",
private static void InitService()
Console.WriteLine("InitService runs");
So let's see all the different outputs. This is on the same machine (and again, the same code).
If I run this on a 2.0 CLR the output both in debug and in release is this:
CLR Version: 2.0.50727.8745
InitService runs
GetData runs
StaticMethod runs
So first the InitService method is called, then the static class is initalized and then the StaticMethod is called. Note that the Number field is initialized, but never used.
If we move to .NET 4.6 in debug we see the same output, but in release mode it prints this:
CLR Version: 4.0.30319.42000
InitService runs
StaticMethod runs
Great, this is the lazy initialization, which was the improvement in (i guess) 4.0.
Part II: Difference between ngen and the CLR JIT compiler
Until this point there is nothing new, many people blogged about this. So let's modify the sample a little bit to this:
class Program
static void Main(string[] args)
Console.WriteLine(String.Format("CLR Version: {0}",
var value = MyClassWithStatic.Number;
private static void InitService()
Console.WriteLine("InitService runs");
So the change is that we really use the value. Now the question is: when will be Number initialized? Since the class is marked with the beforefieldinit flag this can be any time before we use the value.
By running this code from Visual Studio both in Debug and in Release mode and both under CLR 4.0 and CLR 2.0 the output is this:
GetData runs
CLR Version: 4.0.30319.42000
InitService runs
This run is obviously from CLR4.0 and as we see this initialization is not lazy at all! As soon as the execution hits the method the field Number gets initialized.
Now after compiling this with ngen.exe the output is this:
CLR Version: 4.0.30319.42000
InitService runs
GetData runs
And this was the point when I decided that I write a post about it. So the AOT compiler (=Ahead of time compiler, in this case the ngen.exe) of the same framework does the initialization differently as the JIT compiler. Both of them are absolutely valid, since the field can be initialized at any time before the first usage and this normally should not matter. But a) it's very interesting and good to know b) maybe someone will run into this and this helps to understand it.


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Didn't stay for P. Roach… who cares, I mean really…. (hed) RIPPED SHIT UP. Period. Opened with Killing Time, (not in order now) and played Serpent Boy, Circus, Waiting To Die, Bartender, I Got You, Jesus (of Nazareth), Stevie, and closed with POS. Amazing. I was actually up front the whole time (whoo boy was it hot… reminded me of the Funhouse for LB and Deftones at ESL…) Got autographs from M.C.U.D. and Wesstyle after the show… Not Waving But Drowning came all the way from St. Louis and SUCKED hardcore. The bassist looked like a special ed kid… played like one too. (Actually, thats an insult to special ed kids… I take it back…)
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