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Thailand – Lantern Festival - Medical & Dental Relief
Thailand – Lantern Festival
November 17, 2018 - November 25, 2018
Minimum Donation: 3,600
- After Aug 17th, 2018, Minimum Donation increases to 3,800
- Including International Airfare: 4,300. See Flight Info below for full details and additional options for travel. — *Save $200 - Early Bird Special?
During your stay and to coincide with IMR's year of festivals, your team will attend Thailand's stunning Loi Krathong and Yi Peng festival! During this time of year, a celebration based on the Thai lunar calendar, people decorate their homes and craft baskets made from flowers, leaves, and lights...
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About The Mission TripExperience the real "Land of Smiles" in a serene town of Northern Thailand where you will stay in a small forest compound surrounded by mango trees. Nestled among rice fields and the quiet hum of daily life, this town neighbors the bustling Chiang Mai night market. Stroll through lines of vendors for a total sensory experience; immerse yourself in the appetite-inducing smells, regional fruits, stunning silk tapestries, and even sizzling fried insects. With our advantageous location, remove yourself from the bustle in just a short walk up the mountain to take in spectacular views of the valley below. Your team will participate in an ongoing effort to decrease certain health concerns in the villages we work in.
About ClinicThe team will treat remote indigenous groups of the Akha, high in the Chiang Rai mountains. Other patient populations include local migrant workers, as well as refugee populations, often from bordering Myanmar, who are left outside of the medical system. IMR believes that every child should have inalienable rights and protections to prevent them from situational slavery; some patients will be rescued victims of these unfortunately prevalent circumstances.
Transportation & LodgingYour team will stay in comfortable, modest accommodations during your stay in Thailand.
Trip HighlightsDuring your stay and to coincide with IMR's year of festivals, your team will attend Thailand's stunning Loi Krathong and Yi Peng festival! During this time of year, a celebration based on the Thai lunar calendar, people decorate their homes and craft baskets made from flowers, leaves, and lights which they then float on the river. You'll have the opportunity to send floating lanterns up into the sky as well, joining thousands of others that light up the sky for miles around!
Extend Your StayExtend your stay to take advantage of several excursions which IMR can help arrange! Spend some additional days in bustling Bangkok to visit its stunning palace and the reclining Buddha of Wat Pho. If you want to travel only slightly further afield, Cambodia is a short flight or reasonable bus ride away, and you won't want to miss the splendid, historic temples of Angkor there!
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Trip Donation & Flight Options
50% of the minimum donation is REQUIRED to secure your place as a TEAM MEMBER.
Travel Assistance
If you are in need of travel arrangement assistance and would like help booking flights, hotels, extended stays and more contact Worldwide Navigators at (970) 633-3033.
(Booking Your Own International Flight)
50% Payment by Aug 17th, 2018
(International Flight Included)
(plus your flight costs from your home city to your international destination)
(plus your flight cost from your home city to the team's departure point in the U.S.)
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You must book airfare from your home city to the international destination city
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You must book airfare from your home city to team's departure point in the U.S.
|Full Minimum Donation Amount due Oct 15th, 2018.
|Payment of 2,250 (50%) is required by Aug 17th, 2018 to be included on the IMR Subsidized Flight. Full Minimum Donation Amount due Oct 15th, 2018.
|Check your bags through from your home city without having to claim them along the way.
|All personal items will be in your carry-on and you will check two IMR team supply bags at no additional cost to you. You will be responsible for the cost of any personal checked bags.
|You are responsible for meeting the team at the airport or designated location in Thailand – Lantern Festival prior to the team's official arrival. Should you have travel delays it will be your financial responsibility to meet up with the rest of the team at our final destination in Thailand – Lantern Festival.
|You will fly with other IMR team members to our final destination. The official ground itinerary will exactly match your flight schedule.
|Extend your stay to see some of the amazing sites that this country has to offer. Flexibility in your return date may also help you reduce your ticket cost.
|The team flight will match the promoted travel dates with +/- 1 day of travel on either end.
Your Donation to IMR Includes:
- All group costs from the time you arrive at the team meeting point in country until you separate from the team, including transportation, lodging, food, tips for services provided to the IMR team, costs associated with clinic, and all logistics, including translation services and security as needed.
Costs that you are responsible for in addition to your donation to IMR:
- If flying on subsidized team flight: your domestic round-trip airfare to the central point of departure and any costs associated with this portion of your travel.
- If flying independently: your international round-trip flight to destination city and any costs associated with this portion of your travel.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit.
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel.
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases.
- Trip supplies and personal equipment or small gifts for the special people you meet.
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team trip, payable at the time of service to the local vendor.
Safety & Security
We take security very seriously at IMR. It is our job to ensure that security precautions are in place, but please keep in mind that we cannot guarantee your safety on the trip.
- We continuously review all current activities occurring on the ground, and we work with the State Department and the U.S. Embassy to know the ground situation to the best of our ability.
- We have a security training conference call with our volunteers where we detail our security procedures that are in place for the trip.
- We take many security precautions such as radios, a buddy system, and security planning.
- We provide you with an email address that you can give to the people you meet to protect your privacy until you determine that you want to remain in contact with team.
- We rely on our teams to be cognizant of their own safety and to be aware of their surroundings.
- We have several policies in place that we require the team to adhere to for their safety and that of the team as a whole.
Trip Preparation
A service that we are very proud of at IMR is the preparation that each team and team member receives prior to the trip. This is one of the most important reasons that you should join an IMR team.
All team members receive a detailed briefing packet outlining the important elements that make a successful trip, packing lists, and a checklist to keep you on track. You will receive detailed information on how clinic operates, the roles on an IMR team, community health education topics, fundraising, and access to a personal IMR fundraising page. Best practices for providing care in short term medical clinics, public health information specific to the country you are traveling too, and a guide to the infectious diseases of that country will be shared with the team. You will also receive a comprehensive country briefing packet that provides background information, cultural etiquette, common phrases, and links to additional information from a variety of sources. Finally, a departure packet that outlines how and where to meet your team will be sent just prior to departure.
IMR applicants and team members will also have access to a series of phone conferences where you will learn about specific aspects of IMR trips and 2 Q and A calls where you can ask questions specific to your trip. There will also be a Q and A call just prior to departure to help ensure that you have the most important information and are ready to go!
Most importantly, we are always here to answer your questions or help you complete your application. It is our goal that we exceed your expectations for preparation, patient care, and your overall trip. Let us know how we can help and how we did!
IMR provides a fundraising packet and personal fundraising page to all registered trip applicants that is full of ideas on how you can raise support for your trip or for supplies to be utilized on this specific mission. When soliciting donations for any of our trips, success is completed through telling your personal story. Why do you want to go? Who will you help? Why their donation can help you achieve the ultimate goal. Tell your story to anyone and everyone. Refer your potential or active donors to our website or Facebook page and to your IMR personal fundraising page. You may share your IMR personal fundraising URL on Facebook and other social media sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
The donation amount covers the cost of lodging, meals, and transportation while you are in the country, and clinic supplies/medications for our patients. If you are eligible for and choose the Subsidized IMR Flight, your donation amount also includes the cost of your international airfare. Costs that are not included in the donation amount are your passport, travel visas (if applicable), domestic airfare to the group departure city, vaccinations, and insurance. You also have the option of flying on your own directly from your hometown and meeting up with the team in country. IMR gives you the option of purchasing your own tickets, which decreases your minimum donation amount. It also gives you the opportunity to extend your stay to do some sightseeing after the trip, and fly directly from your home city to your final destination.
IMR teams provide medical care and community health education to communities that lack access to care. A typical IMR team consists of doctors, nurses, EMTs, medical/nursing students, pre-med students, and non-medical volunteers. We strive to have a dental team on every trip as well. The team usually stays in a central location and travels each day to a different community to set up a mobile medical clinic. In order to promote lasting and sustainable improvements in the health of those communities, IMR conducts an extensive community health education program in each area as well. No matter what your specialty or skill level, there is a job for you on an IMR trip!
Yes! Many volunteers fundraise for trips. Once your references are approved, IMR will send a fundraising packet that contains information on how the personalized fundraising page on the IMR website works. It also contains some great ideas for fundraising events and other ways to fundraise for the trip. IMR is a 501(c)3 charity, and all donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
- IMR Subsidized Flight: In order to qualify for the IMR Subsidized Flight, you will need to reach 50% of theMinimum Donation Amount on or before Aug 17th, 2018.
- Early Bird Special: A discount of $200 is awarded to team members who raise / pay 50% of the Minimum Donation Amount on or before Aug 17th, 2018.
- If flying on subsidized team flight: your domestic round-trip airfare to the central point of departure and any costs associated with this portion of your travel.
- If flying independently: your international round-trip flight to destination city and any costs associated with this portion of your travel.
- Passport fees, visa fees, and transit fees, including baggage or overnight accommodations/meals while in transit.
- Vaccinations and medications common for travel.
- Spending money for souvenirs and personal purchases.
- Trip supplies and personal equipment or small gifts for the special people you meet.
- Any lodging, meals, and transportation outside of the scheduled team trip, payable at the time of service to the local vendor.
Yes! We encourage our volunteers to extend their stay and explore. And by extending your stay you also put money into the economies of these developing countries!


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Orion is currently attending Baruch College of the City University of New York, where he is studying Accounting on a CPA track, with a focus on compliance and legal standards. Previously, Orion was a student in New York's high school for New Explorations in Science, Technology and Math (NEST+m), where he was Chair and Captain of the Model United Nations club and team.
As part of our team since the 10th grade, Orion has assisted in filing trademark applications, applying for judgment executions, and gathering and completing discovery on commercial and corporate matters. Upon completing his CPA, Orion hopes to attend law school, where he plans to focus on international law and intellectual property.

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Crossfit Open 14.4: Well, that was unexpected!! » My journey to the Crossfit Open 2014 » Covered in Chalk
For the last 4 weeks, starting on Wednesday nights, I've had this feeling in my belly. It's a feeling I know well. It's the feeling I get before checking to see what the WOD is each morning, the one I get before I'm about to lift a heavy weight or go for a PR or when I'm this-close to getting a new gymnastics movement. I call it "Crossfit exciety"- it's a cross between extreme excitement and extreme anxiety. If you crossfit, you've probably had this feeling.
I was full of exciety on Thursday night (2 a.m. people – this is dedication!!) when I tuned into the announcement for Crossfit Open WOD 14.4. First of all, let me just take a minute to personally thank Josh Bridges and Scott Panchik for all the hard work that they have done on their physiques. It definitely made for pleasant viewing. (As one athlete appreciating the hard work of another…seriously, you guys have dirty, dirty minds).
Dave Castro (who is looking more and more sinister each week announced 14.4)
The 60 cal row wouldn't be a problem, I love to row – although interesting that they put in a move that might not be possible for all Crossfitters to do due to lack of equipment, but hey, I'm not running the games, and it's up to Crossfit HQ how they want to program.
Let's talk toes-to-bar, specifically let's talk about how far it is from my toes to the bar, or specifically how far it still is from my toes to the bar when I try to do toes to bar. Prior to 14.4 I had successfully managed to touch my toes to the bar on 3 separate occasions. They were separated by several months, not several minutes. Translation: I am not strong in toes-to-bar (ah, the joy of the understatement).
So when Sunday rolled around (the day our gym does the Open workouts), I was pretty sure that at some point in my day there was going to be a painful 14 minutes where my fellow boxmates tried not to cringe as they cheered on my repeated failed attempts to touch, simply touch, my toes to the bar. Now because burpees exist and I suck at them, I have actually gotten pretty good at handling being embarrassed in front of people at the box – I got over my fear of looking ridiculous after the 3rd time we did death by burpees and I was lying on the floor gasping for my last breath while turning a beautiful shade of purple. No one in my gym even blinked. Nobody cares how ridiculous you look. True story.
Needless to say I didn't have very high expectations for 14.4. But, as I've written before, you should use every Open workout to try and better your crossfit self in some way. So I decided that I would target getting 5 toes to bar. This would be 2 more than I had ever done in my life!!!
Before I tell you how I did in 14.4 (hint, I didn't get 5 toes-to-bar) there is something I think I should mention. I was at the gym early on Sunday before anyone arrived so I had a chance to have a quick chat with Coach Jon about 14.4. There is nothing I like more than chin-wagging about Crossfit, except maybe chin-wagging about Crossfit with Crossfit Coaches. So as we were talking about 14.4, Coach Jon mentioned that a lot of people tired themselves out on toes-to-bar because they were inefficient in their movement. Goooo oooonnnnnnn……. It seemed that most people don't take full advantage of the hip snap when doing a kipping toes to bar. If you can generate enough power in your kip, to use the power of your hip snap to bend your body in half, you save alot of energy over needing to use your arms or legs to pull you up to the bar.
Now, I may not be able to do toes-to-bar regularly but I can kip like a motherf*cker. It's from all that pull-up practice. I decided to take Coach Jon's advice and just try to really kip and use my hips. Couldn't hurt…I only had to do 5 to meet my goal.
So when it came time for me to do 14.4, I cruised through the 60 cal row (why rush I thought? I'll just keep a nice pace). I finished the row in 4 minutes and sauntered over to the bar. As advised by my friend Torben I hopped right on the bar to knock out my first toes-to-bar without resting. I followed Coach Jon's advice and arched back for a giant kip and…..POW….my toes bounced off the bar easily. Holy toes-to-bar Batman!!!! I hopped off the bar, kind of shook my head a little and decided to hop back on to see if this had been an anomaly…. POW!!! toes directly to bar…no problem. Seriously, this was effing fantastic. I was knocking out toes-to-bar like they hadn't been my nemesis up until 5 minutes before. So I just kept doing singles. On the bar..POW…off the bar…on the bar…POW.. of the bar. I passed my goal of 5 in the first minute.
I ended up getting 34 toes to bar…31 more than I had ever done in my life…and 3 more than G got (but who's counting??).
I think if I did it again, I could get a higher score because to be honest I didn't rush at all, since I had no idea when this magical skill was going to wear off and I would turn back into a pumpkin. But I don't need to do it again, I'm super proud of my score of 94 and really grateful to see that all of that pull-up practice has been worth it.
What about you, how did you do on 14.4?
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Awesome! You shattered your old PR! Doesn't it feel great to see all that hard work pay off? Fantastic stuff!
We're all proud of you Rae 😉 You kipped like a BAMF and did 680% more T2B than you expected.
And all of us had the opposite of a cringe on our face 🙂
You're on fire this open, Rae! 😉
Congrats on the MULTIPLE T2B!! What an exciting feeling!!
Last year: 0 TTB. This year: 14 (with a bum shoulder). Baby steps. Next year: All the TTB. 🙂
CONGRATS on your 34! AWESOME!


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Addiction is a serious illness and very challenging to overcome. Fortunately, you don't have to go through it alone. Detox can help you break free from the bonds of addiction and lead the fulfilling life you deserve. While detox may focus on the physical side of a chemical dependency, it can also explore additional treatment methods like group therapy.
Emphasize That No One is Alone
One of the benefits of group therapy is showing all participants that they are not alone. Addiction is an isolating disease and it can cause many people to feel lonely and misunderstood. Even after recovery begins, there is the potential to feel alone. Fortunately, group counseling and therapy sessions can eliminate this feeling entirely.
This is especially true in a men's detox program. Through every group session, patients will see that they are physically not alone. In each session, there are other participants who are going through the exact same life situation. This group camaraderie can be incredibly beneficial.
Plus, the group environment points out that you're not the only person who has to struggle with addiction. Realizing that so many others are in the same boat can get rid of a victim mentality. Seeing addiction as an illness, not a punishment, may provide a more positive outlook for some patients.
Allows for Honest and Open Discussion
Therapy is a great opportunity for patients to open up and express themselves. In their everyday lives, many patients feel they don't have an effective outlet. In group counseling, they can be open and honest about their thoughts, feelings, and progress.
Even in a one-on-one therapy session, patients may not want to open up and discuss their struggles. In a group setting, however, it just takes one person to set the tone. If one patient can be frank about recovery, others will be encouraged to do the same. This can be very effective, and become a huge part of the recovery process.
Group Counseling Can Highlight Success Stories
Maintaining a positive outlook can be tricky, especially in the middle of detox. One of the benefits of a group setting is that participants can share their success stories. Every success story can motivate the rest of the group, which in turn encourages everyone's progress and commitment to recovery.
Sometimes, a success story can be as simple as someone explaining that they have completed detox and feel much better than they did just a week ago. In other examples, it could be a group counseling session led by someone who has maintained their sobriety for years. Peer support and encouragement show those in the depths of despair that detox will end and that the outcome is well worth the hard work.
Therapy Can be a Distraction During Detox
Some addiction treatment centers separate therapy and detox. However, including group therapy in detox programs can be helpful. They often serve as a distraction for patients who need to refocus on something other than the addiction. Rather than dwelling on any discomfort or uncertainty about the future, they can focus on the meaningful distraction of a group counseling session.
Comprehensive Recovery That Goes Beyond the Physiological
Detox naturally focuses on the physiological symptoms of withdrawal. This is a critical step in recovering from addiction, but it isn't the only step. It's important to remember that addiction isn't entirely physical, and group therapy can hone in on any psychological issues.
While there may be a need for further therapy, group therapy during detox can set the tone for future progress. It also encourages patients to seek out the next step and continue with their recovery.
Group Therapy at Serenity House Detox
At Serenity House Detox, patients can expect group counseling to be one part of their recovery plan. Patients can also look forward to a range of treatment methods and amenities, which include the following:
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When writer and producer Frank Spotnitz was asked about his "dream casting" for the new Netflix original Medici: Masters of Florence, one name came to mind – Dustin Hoffman. One short phone call later, and Spotnitz had his man.
Maybe it was the show's material (a generation of Italy's "House of Medici" banking family), maybe it was the allure of a couple of weeks working in Tuscany. Either way, Hoffman was on board, and you can catch Medici: Masters of Florence on Netflix starting December 9. Still on the fence? Watch the show's trailer below to get a feel for what's to come.
Dustin Hoffman stars as family patriarch Giovanni di Bicci de Medici, and Richard Madden (who you know as Robb Stark from Game of Thrones) stars alongside Stuart Martin as his Givanni's sons, Cosimo and Lorenzo. The Medicis rise to political (and later royal) power thanks to their bank, which was the largest in Europe. The Medici family would go on to begin the Italian Renaissance, produce multiple Popes, and be one of the most influential names in Europe for many years.
Executive producer Frank Spotnitz previously worked on The Man in The High Castle and The X-Files, so you have an idea of what sort of style you can expect. If you're looking for a new show to stream over the Christmas holidays, this one needs to be on your short list.
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If you asked a doctor what causes spasticity after stroke, he or she would probably recite something like this excerpt:
"Spasticity [is] a motor disorder characterized by a velocity dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes with exaggerated tendon jerks, resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex…"
…If you got a little lost, you're not alone. Medical terminology can get confusing sometimes, so we're here to set things straight and simple. In this article, you'll learn what spasticity is, what the causes of spasticity are, what some of the side effects can be, and how spasticity after stroke can be treated. Let's get started.
What Is Spasticity?
Spasticity involves involuntary muscle contractions that are sometimes painful. Spasticity usually occurs in joints like the elbow, wrist, ankle, fingers, and knee. Common spastic patterns include:
- Flexed elbow
- Pronated forearm (palm facing down)
- Flexed wrist
- Clenched fist
- Flexed hip
- Adducted thigh (moves toward the midline of the body)
- Stiff or flexed knee
- Equinovarus foot (twisted foot)
What Causes Spasticity?
Your brain controls your muscle movements through electrical signals that carry messages. When your brain sustains damage after stroke (or other neurological condition), it can damage its ability to communicate with your muscles. This brain-muscle miscommunication is what causes spasticity.
What Side Effects Can Spasticity Cause?
Sometimes spasticity can cause painful muscle cramps. When muscles and joints become stiffened, it can cause limited range of motion (how far your joints can go in different directions) and mobility.
How Can Spasticity Be Treated?
Spasticity can be treated in many different ways. Here are some possible treatments for spasticity from the least invasive to the most:
- Physical Therapy
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- Medications
- Injectable treatments (Botox is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for upper limb spasticity in adults)
- Surgery
The severity of the spasticity will determine what type of treatment is necessary. Talk with your physician to see what can work for you.
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Big Brother is listening as well as watching
It's not just about privacy, it's about freedom of speech. Declaring open season on conversations just because they take place in public or communal space will have a chilling effect.
Rebecca Herold, CEO of The Privacy Professor
Transit officials say their initiative is all about protecting passengers. But the debate continues about when public safety measures trample citizens' right to privacy.
Lee Tien, senior staff attorney at the Electronic Freedom Foundation (EFF), said deterrence, "is a reasonable thing, but the hard questions remain.
"Does it actually deter? There's no point in sacrificing people's privacy for nothing. What are they doing? Is there any evidence from places that have used it that it helps? Indiscriminate mass surveillance produces a lot of data to process, and we often hear that it's not analyzed, or that it produces too many crappy leads to chase after."
Herold agreed. She said terrorists bent on attacking a mass transit system, "will just communicate ahead of time, or figure out a way to communicate that does not get picked up by the audio bugs. They are not effective deterrents to those who want to cause harm."
Of course, most transit agencies that do audio surveillance post signs notifying riders that it is in use. And some might argue that people cannot expect privacy in public places.
That is the view of David Adler, founder of the Adler Law Group, who said, "as a general rule, one has no expectation of privacy in a public place."
He also noted that the law governing audio surveillance is, "unsettled, developing and varies by jurisdiction."
But Tien contends that, "the law has long understood that privacy protects persons, not places. The Supreme Court decision in U.S. v Jones (which held in 2012 that police had conducted a "search" under the Fourth Amendment by using a GPS device to track a suspected drug dealer's car) moves us in that direction," he said. "All nine justices essentially found that the cops violated privacy expectations by tracking a car over an extended period of time."
He added that it is one thing for people to overhear a conversation in a public place, but another thing entirely for anyone – especially the government – to record and save such conversations.
However, in some areas, he agreed that the law is fuzzy. While Title III of the Omnibus Crime Control Act Wiretap Act, generally known as the Wiretap Act, protects oral communications, "such term does not include any electronic communication," he said.
Herold calls the mass, indiscriminate collection of oral conversations, "a gross violation of privacy." She said when government authorities, "refuse to answer basic questions about who is getting access to the recordings, how they are being used, and how long they are using them, that raises many privacy red flags."
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On Fri, Feb 15, 2002 at 04:25:10PM -0800, Justin Erenkrantz wrote: > By my count, we now have 6 +1s for a 2.0.32 beta in STATUS. Some > variant of this release has been on daedalus for over a week now. > I'm fairly confident we have something that is better than 2.0.28. > Therefore, I would like to unleash this on the world as a beta. > If you have any formal objections, please state them now. make that 13, +1 from me. > However, I am going to hold off on formally announcing any 2.0.32 > until we have .zip files to allow our Win32 users source and > binary access. OtherBill has volunteered and hopes to have them > in /dist/httpd by tomorrow morning. > > At that time, I will rename httpd-2.0.32-alpha.tar.gz to > httpd-2.0.32-beta.tar.gz. I will also post this message to > email@example.com and the other usual places at the same > time. I don't think we need to wait for binaries to release a beta, and besides, you're going to have to wait a couple days to announce it so the mirrors can pick up the rename anyway. > Does anyone have any comments or concerns? -- justin > > P.S. Should we include a link to www.apache.org/dist/httpd in this > announcement? Yes, or preferably a link to the mirrors page instead. > Apache 2.0.32 Released as Beta > ------------------------------ > > The Apache HTTP Server Project is proud to announce the thirty-second > release of Apache 2.0. This is the third public beta of Apache 2.0. How about: "This has been deemed the third public beta..." Or: "The HTTP Server Project has determined this release to be of beta quality..." (I don't think many people will understand the distinction between 2.0.32 and beta vs. not beta.) > This release has been tested thoroughly and has been running the > apache.org web site since Feb. 7, 2002. > > Design and implementation of Apache 2.0 is now nearing completion. If > you are a module author with specific issues in the API, this is your > best opportunity to raise them so that your concerns are addressed > prior to a General Availability release of Apache 2.0. > > While Apache continously undergoes improvement, major new features are > now being deferred into the 2.1 version in order to expedite a General > Availability release. If you have postponed testing Apache 2.0 due to > its experimental nature, please download and test this Apache 2.0.32 > release to help ensure that this forthcoming 2.0 release is the best > version available. +1 good stuff > Apache 2.0 offers numerous enhancements, improvements and performance > boosts over the 1.3 codebase. The most visible and noteworthy addition > is the ability to run Apache in a hybrid thread/process mode on any > platform that supports both threads and processes. This has been shown > to improve the scalability of the Apache HTTPD server significantly on > some versions of Unix in our testing. Apache 2.0 also includes support > for filtered I/O. This allows modules to modify the output of other > modules before it is sent to the client. Finally, we have included > support for IPv6 on any platform that supports IPv6. > > This version of Apache is known to work on many versions of Unix, BeOS, > OS/2, and Windows. Because of many of the advancements in Apache 2.0, > this release of Apache is expected to perform equally well on all > supported platforms. > > There are new snapshots of the Apache httpd source available every > six hours from http://cvs.apache.org/snapshots/httpd-2.0/ - please > download and test if you feel brave. We don't guarantee anything > except that it will take up disk space, but if you have the time and > skills, please give it a spin on your platforms. > > Apache has been the most popular web server on the Internet since > April of 1996. The January 2002 WWW server site survey by Netcraft > (http://www.netcraft.com/survey/) found that more web servers were > using Apache than any other software running on more than 56% of the > Internet web servers. > > For more information, please check out http://httpd.apache.org/. > > Known issues with this release > ------------------------------ > > *) When using LogLevel debug, you may see spurious log entries > reporting failures in read_request_line() or get_mime_headers(). > This is usually a harmless error. You may ignore this message or > increase your LogLevel setting. A proper patch for this problem > has already been committed to CVS and will be included in the next > release. The patch is available at: > http://cvs.apache.org/viewcvs.cgi/httpd-2.0/server/protocol.c.diff?r1=1.83&r2=1.84 > > These issues will be addressed in a future release. > > Please refer to the Apache bug database at http://bugs.apache.org/ for > information about problems not addressed in this document. Since this is our big push for beta testing, why don't we make this link much more obvious? Perhaps making another major section title: Reporting Bugs: --------------- ... > Changes since the last public release How about: Changes since 2.0.28, the last public release [snip CHANGES] Looks good. I have a good feeling about this beta and I can taste the gold! -aaron
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how can that be? I mean SVM does not make any distribution assumptions like a GLM or does it?
it would just correspond to a different Kernel function right? I used RBF-kernel, then it would be a RBF-Kernel with ||log(x)-log(x*)|| in the numerator of the rbf kernel function, right?
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The SVM don't make any assumptions but I guess you use RBF kernel. The RBF kernel has fixed Gamma. When the attributes are squed the Gamma has different influence on low values of the data than on hi values, when you log it you make the gamma to have equal influence in the entire space.
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If you've made it to the end game of Path of Exile, you've probably heard of Vault farming. If not, Vault farming is the most consistent way to make money through mapping. This is because Vault drops two divination cards that reward Exalted Orbs. In this league Vault is incredibly strong, because it was relocated on the Atlas. Now, you can apply seven sextants to it easily. It was also bumped up two tiers, so it gives more experience, although that probably won't matter here.
What is Windripper?
If you've gotten this far, you might have heard of Windripper farming. It's no secret that the best way to optimize your Vault profits is with Item Quantity (IQ) gear. Adding more IQ means more drops, plain and simple. Increased Rarity doesn't do a ton for us because we don't care that much about Unique items. We're farming for pure currency drops and divination cards, neither of which are affected by rarity. So IQ all the way!
This is where Windripper comes in. Windripper is a bow that grants 15% IQ from frozen enemies. Since we freeze nearly every enemy with Herald of Ice and our critical hit probability, this is basically a 15% increase in IQ across the board. With IQ farming being the best way to get gold, this is just one more IQ poe orbs item that pushes our farming to the next level.
The rest of the build is designed around going as fast as possible, so it's incredibly squishy. I'm going to show you two potential routes: maximum speed, and the leveling version. With maximum speed you will make more money, but you will die occasionally. Hence the leveling version, which moves slower, but has higher defenses, which allow for actual progression.
Basic Gear
The core of your build remains the same, regardless of which route you decide to take. For the weapon, you'll obviously want a Windripper. Windripper isn't an incredibly strong bow, as far as meta bows go. But, as we've discussed, using it allows you to have a much higher profit through the IQ on it. As for an amulet, you're going to be using a Bisco's Collar. It's hard to get away from using Bisco's at the best of times, so in an IQ build it's unavoidable.
For your helmet, you'll need one with the "2 Secondary Tornado Shot Projectiles" enchantment. Preferably on a Devoto's Devotion, since it gives you the movement speed you'll desperately want. If that's too expensive for you, a Starkonja can work as well. In this league I personally believe that Stygian Vise, plus a strong Abyss jewel, is better than Headhunter, so get one of those as well. For your quiver you have the choice between using a strong rare quiver (potentially a +2 arrows Shaped quiver), or a Rigwald's Quills. Personally, I don't seen the need for Rigwalds, as I have no issue killing mobs. I prefer using a strong rare quiver for more single target damage. For your boots, use corrupted Darkray Vectors to add +1 to maximum frenzy charges.
Lastly, use two Ventor's Gambles to fill out all your extra resistances, as well as increased quantity. Increased rarity on the Ventors doesn't really matter, it's fine if it's reduced, as long as the other stats are good. Quantity will obviously be your most desired stat, but you still have to hit 75% of all resists. For Jewels, use the new Abyss jewels with increased flat elemental damage to both attacks and bow attacks. Make sure that every jewel has a critical strike multiplier on it, as that will be your biggest boost. Feel free to fill them out with life and resists as needed. Make sure you get a Lioneye's Fall to turn the claw damage into bow damage.So more details in playerhot now..come on!
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hi ash i follow all your videos on coc , dont like clash royale. can u add witch in govaho so for a 3* attcks for war. Valks use to die early in this plz try to distract defences by witches. Thank you and as always take care!!
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People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings.You should reconsider switching from permanent to temporary 2 weeks ban for players who were not previously banned for using 3rd party apps. And also you should know that a lot of accounts have been punished unfairly just because a device had multiple Clash of Clans accounts and whom may not have used any third party apps but just because they re in the same device they got banned.I fully agree with Terms and Conditions for violating policies, but NOT with a PERMANENT ban for those who were never banned before. Clash of Clans, you are trying to keep the game FAIRLY in the community, but the way you guys are punishing it's NOT FAIR! Please reconsider your actions and switch them back to 2 weeks ban. This would be FAIR for both sides and people WILL understand. There are 2 kind of people: Those who learn from their mistakes and those who don't. And I think you should punish the second ones.
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Amazon vs ASOS
Amazon's announcement of their Whole Foods acquisition dwarfed the announcement, four days later, of the launch of Prime Wardrobe; but the latter could be much easier for them to crack.
Unlike groceries, clothes don't perish or bruise and established apparel chains, especially in the US, are already in long term decline. What's more, consumers are increasingly accustomed to buying, and returning, clothes online.
Amazon's proven record of entering, understanding and then disrupting established markets makes suggesting ASOS has nothing to fear somewhat reckless however I can't help feeling that if ASOS makes the most of its sector expertise and properly manages the existing relationships it has with its loyalists and advocates, then it will survive and even thrive.
ASOS is for clothing-confident shoppers; it's a specialist that understands the personal bond some people have with what they wear. Or at least it should be.
Amazon is a generalist. Prime Wardrobe, by association, is likely to appeal more to the less engaged clothing shoppers who perhaps stick to more mainstream brands and cuts – and don't mind shopping for what they wear at the same place they buy their books, bath toys and, latterly, bread and bananas.
If anyone should be worried, it's Tesco and Asda.
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GQ magazine refers to the annual "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list as "the most powerful, most anticipated ranking of its kind" – even more of a mover and shaker than Michelin.
But on June 12's unveiling of the most recent "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list, only one California restaurant made the cut. That would be Saison, the South of Market restaurant in San Francisco with the kitchen led by chef Joshua Skenes, which earned the No. 27 spot.
The list stems from a survey of chefs, critics and restaurateurs who are members of the Diners Club World's 50 Best Restaurants Academy, and compile an overall list of 100 restaurants.
The storied French Laundry in Yountville? That ranked on the list at No. 85. Manresa of Los Gatos, which claims three Michelin stars along with Saison and French Laundry? It landed at No. 83.
Osteria Francescana of Modena, Italy, landed the No. 1 spot, with New York City's Eleven Madison Park finding the top United States finish at No. 3.
Saison is known for its impeccably produced chef's tasting menu in an open-kitchen setting. In 2014, Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle awarded Saison four (out of four) stars in his review, noting that "Skenes and his crew create a unique ballet of flavors and textures. … Saison is now playing in the big leagues."
Want to see what the fuss is about at Saison? If so, prepare to pay $398 per person (plus service charge) for the tasting menu, which Eater declared as California's most expensive restaurant.
In other Bay Area connections to the "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list, Dominique Crenn of San Francisco's Atelier Crenn and Petit Crenn earned the title of "The World's Best Female Chef 2016." Some Sacramentans will remember Crenn's guest chef dinner at the former Enotria (now Cask & Barrel) on Del Paso Boulevard, with chef Pajo Bruich collaborating with Crenn on the menu.
Click here for the complete "World's 50 Best Restaurants" list and its affiliated awards.
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Foods To Cure Cylindrical Eye Power In Kids
My son is 5yr & both eyes has -1.50 cylindrical power. Right eye axis is 10 & left eye 175. Is Spec needed at this age or can cure through right diet?
Definitely glasses: Diet cannot fix refractive error problems--see an eye doctor ...Read more
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Children's health refers broadly to the health maintenance and prevention ...Read more
Myopia: Well, you cannot change your son's myopia, he has been born with it. It is very important to make certain his eyes are developing normally and that he receives the proper prescription spectacles when he needs them. To that end, make sure he sees a pediatric ophthalmologist routinely & then you can be reassured that his vision is maturing on pace with his age. A well fitted spectacle is very likey. ...Read more
Cylindrical power -6.5 in both eyes, is this really bad?
This is: A large amount of astigmatism. You should see a corneal specialist to evaluate your corneas for a ectatic disorder like keratoconus. ...Read more
Cylindrical power -6.5 in both eyes. What does this indicate?
This indicates: A lot of astigmatism. This much astigmatism should be evaluated for possible corneal problems. Be sure to see a corneal specialist for this evaluation. ...Read more
Cylindrical power of -.25 in both eyes. Is this considered bad?
Astigmatism: This is a nearly negligible amount of astigmatism and should not be responsible for any significant problem with vision. ...Read more
My son was 6 yrs old and he was told that he has -0.75 cylindrical power in both the eyes. Will it increase? How to reduce it?
Increase likely: Your child has a mild astigmatism. This is common and is fairly stable but might change a little over time. Your child's astigmatism is low enough that for a while nothing need be done in terms of eyeglasses. Just have him checked in a year and see if it has changed. ...Read more
Is it necessary to have a constant cylindrical power in both eyes before doing zyoptix operation?
Yes: You want to be sure your sphere and cylinder is stable and unchanging before undergoing any refractive procedure. ...Read more
I have cylindrical power of -0.5 (both eyes) and axis 90 on right and 85 on left. What are the corrective measures I need to follow?
None or glasses: You have a mild correction. Wear glasses if they help. Talk to your eye doctor. ...Read more
How to reduce cylindrical axis power in eye?
Surgery: Surgery like LASIK or PRK will correct astigmatism which is what cylindrical axis power represents. Otherwise glasses or contacts will compensate for the vision defect. ...Read more
How I can reduce cylindrical, positive and negative power for eyes?
You can't:
There is no "natural" way to correct your vision. Just glasses, contacts, or corneal surgery.
Anyone who says different walks like a duck. ...Read more
I was diagnosed with a spherical +.075 power and cylindrical -.1.90 power for both my eyes. Is that very bad?
OnlyMeans NotPerfect: Focus. Values=magnification, in diopters, which examiner felt were effective to compensate focus (from what you said: clearer vs. Less clear) & better read characters. The Phoropter used to arrive at values=simply an arrangement of lenses (quickly changeable glasses, if you will) used, trial & error, to rapidly check what worked better at time checked. Spherical=overall; cylinder+axis=astigmatism. ...Read more
I have given a 0.5 cylindrical power in my left eye with 20° axis. My question is should I need to wear a spects.
Depends: If you otherwise see well enough without spectacles in with both eyes, you likely can just monitor your vision. Astigmatism tends to have more symptoms of blur of too high and especially at nighttime. 0.5 cylinder at 020 degrees axis is low order, but oblique in nature, which also tends to be more symptomatic. Have your eyes monitored. You can always wear spectacles if your vision is blurry. ...Read more
I have a cylindrical power of -0.5 (both eyes) with axis 90 on left eyes and 85 on right eyes. Is it necessary to wear my glasses all day?
Probably not: You have a mild astigmatism and at 20 years of age, are probably able to see quite well without glasses. If you get headaches when you read you might consider glasses. ...Read more
I was told by my eye specialist that I have a cylindrical power, which is talking about what?
Astigmatism.: Your specialist was referring to astigmatism which is a situation where your eye is not perfectly round like a basketball, but it is slightly ob-longed in one direction as in comparison to a football. This is very normal and almost every one has some amount of astigmatism, depending on how precisely you measure the difference in two different axis's. ...Read more
I have a sph power of -0.75 in left eye and -1 in right eye. My right eye also has cylindrical power of -0.5, axis 100. Should I wear glasses always?
Your choice: Glasses are an optical improvement but not a medical item. If you need the clarity of vision these glasses can provide, then by all means wear them. But you do no harm living with a little blur and your powers indicate that reading should be no issue at all. Either way, the health of the eyes will not compromised. ...Read more
What is Keratoconus, I went for general eye check up have a little cylindrical power 1.75 (LE) 2.25 (RE), doctor suspected for KC worried help, me pls?
Examination: First of all, keratoconus is mostly a sporadic disease with an incidence of 1:2000. It is bilateral & not due to inflammatory conditions. Less frequently it's due to hereditary factors. Corneal topography is very helpful in diagnosing the condition, although other clinical signs are picked up during examination. Improving vision generally requires ridged contact lenses, although some néed surgery. ...Read more
My 4.5 year old daughter has myopia and was prescribed -3 in cylinderical correction in left eye. (right eye normal) Any way to cure it?
My eye cylinder is -1.75 and axes 170 can I see out of -2.00 cylinder with 170 axes?
Most likely: The change is so small you likely would not notice a difference. ...Read more
Really bad eye vision (11 (spherical), -2.5 (cylindrical). Does this mean I need contacts?
Vision correction: With that prescription, you need some of correction such as glasses, contacts, or surgery. The glasses will be pretty thick though. ...Read more
Can you please explain what this eye prescription means? 0.D. Cylinder -0.25 axis 90 o.S -0.50 axis 75?
Don't worry: It means that you have an incredibly weak prescription and probably don't even need glasses. ...Read more
I wear glasses cylinders 0.25. Why do my eyes often feel like get something in my eyes, and itching? How do I treat it?
Really???: That is virtually a no prescription glasses! I would not have personally placed 0.25 diopters of astigmatism in any glasses! It is too little to help and more likely to irritate one's vision. The eye strain may be your issue! Wear the glasses solid for 1-2 weeks. If not better, they may need to be redone without the astigmatism. ...Read more
Please advise what is spherical, cylindrical & axis according to eye prescrption?
Powers: Spherical is the basic power of how plus or minus a correction you need. Astigmatism is the ovalness of the eye and the cylinder refers to the power (how much) ovalness there is and the axis is the orientation of the ovalness (from 0 degrees to 180 degrees). ...Read more
How do I know if I have to wear glasses for 0.5 - cylinder axis 90 in both eyes?
Not needed: If your total prescription is 0.5 diopters of astigmatism at axis 90 you don't need glasses. ...Read more
What does a sphere number of +0.50 and cylinder number of -0.25 mean (axis 179 degrees) (left eye is +0.25, -0.25, 14 degrees respectively)?
Eyeglass powers: These are small numbers and probably means the vision of this person is good without glasses. The first number (sphere) is whether a magnifying or minifying lens is needed. The cylinder is the amount of ovalness and the axis is the orientation of the oval (vertical is 90 degrees and horizontal 180 degrees and other numbers are in between). ...Read more
I have right sphere -5.5 cylinder -0.5 axis 175. Shall I need tropical or bifocal lense for right eye?
Probably not: At your age I assume the power for the left eye is similar. You would need ordinary spectacles and do not have to consider multifocals until you reach your 40s. ...Read more
Can you tell me in hyperopia, we have something like a spherical no. Or cylinderical no. Or both for each eye. What is it?
Hyperopia is corrected by spherical lenses. Spherical lenses change the focal length of light passing through your eye.
Cylindrical lenses correct astigmatism. Your glasses prescription may have both numbers as most people have some amount of astigmatism. ...Read more
I have eye floaters and their shapes have turned cylindrical and segmemted like a worm. This was the first time they looked like this. What to do?
Floaters: Any change in floaters or new floaters or associated symptoms such as flashes or loss of vision require a full dilated exam by an eyemd to be sure there are no retinal tears or detachment. ...Read more
I 'm female 23 y/o. I wear glasses cylinders 0.25. Why my eyes often feel a lump, and itching? How do I treat it?
Eyelid lump: Try warm compresses, frequent artificial tears, ointment at night, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. ...Read more
Eye test report spherical +.75 cylindrical -.5 axis 180 axis. Symptoms headache work on computer daily basis for 4 hours?
Hyperopia: Or farsightedness can cause the symptoms you are experiencing, especially if you work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. It's worthwhile wearing glasses containing your prescription to help your symptoms. ...Read more
I have astigmatism on both eyes, with left eye a cylinder of 1.0 I am told there are no brands with 1.0 which makes it blurry. What can I do?
0.75 OK: If you are referring to contact lenses, then one with a cylinder of 0.75 would be fine. The number does not have to be exact, and the contact lens itself will mask the final 0.25. ...Read more
Are these eye exams bad: right cylinder -0.75, axis 003. left cylinder -0.50, left axis 142. Is this sign of neurological disease or something serious?
No: These numbers represent very mild astigmatism. This is quite common and can be easily corrected with glasses or contact lenses. You should not have any worry. ...Read more
My daughter's eye prescription is od -3.00 sphere +2.00 cylinder 110 aaxis and os -6.00 sphere +2.50 cylinder 30 axis what does this mean?
OD is right eye,: OS is left eye. The first #s. sphere, are negative, meaning she is nearsighted. The second #s (cylinder) is the amount of astigmatism that is present. Since astigmatism means the eye is focusing light at an angle, astigmatism comes with a rotation axis. The cylinder is rotated to this axis so that the light can be focused straight on. ...Read more
I don't have sight frm childhood these days but have freq headaches (eye strain) then got checkd my sight. Cylindrical sgt RE 0.5 170 ax &LE 0.5 180?
What is your questio: You have listed a number of issues but have not asked any question ...Read more
Dear sir...my 4 year old son has been diagnosed with 6/36 vision in eye...pls. Help me with vision enhancing techniques at this tender age. His no is -15 in right eye ad -10 in left with -2.5 cylindrical..
Vision problems: This depends on reasons for poor vision and should be answered by his eye doctor but in general he may need glasses or eye surgery and good nutrition. ...Read more
Right/left eye-sphere-0/0 cylinder=-2/-1 axis-120/15.Got glasses 1st time. I have astigmatism. After 2 days of wearing glass square looks like trapezoid?
Give it time: Distortion from astigmatic correction can take some time to adjust to. Your vision will not be as clear without the astigmatic correction. Wear the glasses full time, so yo can adjust. Worse case scenario, you have the astigmatism added to your prescription in steps over a years time. This is costly though. ...Read more
Can you assist, need an explanation of my eye prescription. Is it worth buying eye glasses? Rt: -0.25 sphere, -0.50 cylinder, 168 axis. Lt: 0.75 sp
No: My answer is that you rx is so minimal you distance vision would be good without buying this Rx. ...Read more
I'm 43 and feeling eye strain lately. My prescription in both eyes: sphere +25, -.50 cylinder, od axis 85, os axis 105 with a +1.00 add. Will glasses help?
Small numbers: These figures indicate a very minor degree of distance correction. You are at an age when near vision is an issue and might need correction at near. Is your strain from reading? And near vision? If it is generalized, then check with your ophthalmologist for evaluation. ...Read more
What is the cure for sore eyes on children?
See an eye doctor: Sore eyes in kids may be as simple as needing glasses to something more serious. Please see an eyemd soon! ...Read more
Is there a cure for a wandering eye in adults? What about children?
Depends: Surgery can straighten eyes out, but if one eye sees very poorly, it will tend to wander again. ...Read more
Hyperactivity: Some children are more hyperactive than others. The key is to differentiate what may be within normal range vs those who are in need for additional evaluation. One way is to see if the child is doing what is expected of her at this age e.g. Normal eating sleeping and listening to your commands and not getting into danger areas to get hurt or hurting others. ...Read more
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Writing An Unbiased Paper On Capital Punishment
The capital punishment debate is one of the debates that elicit emotional responses in the world. The debate is often clouded by people offering opinions based on emotional concerns or religious stands. These voices tend to drown out the few unbiased and rational voices in the debate. Whether one stands for or against capital punishment, when writing an essay on the topic, they should always remain unbiased. Here are some of the tips that help in writing an unbiased essay.
- The first major step to avoiding bias is evaluating the sources that one uses. The information gathered should be from reputable sources that do not take sides. In a sensitive debate like the capital punishment one, the writer should ensure they only use scholarly journals and objective books. In this day and age anyone can put anything on the internet. The writer should ensure they only use links which end with .edu, .org or .gov since these are the most reputable ones.
- The next step is to do proper research on the subject. Proper research means that the writer balances both sides of the argument. Regardless of their stand, they should research and represent both sides as fairly as possible. A topic as sensitive as capital punishment has strongly opposing views. To write a truly unbiased paper on the topic, the writer should highlight both sides with equal weight.
- In addition to highlighting all the competing ideas, the language should also be objective. There is no use highlighting the opposing sides but presenting one as superior. Granted, any form of killing is hard to rationalize, even capital punishment. The writer should aim at presenting each side fairly, and letting their audience pick their side of the debate.
- First and second person pronouns also personify the essay making it sound like, or lean towards someone's opinion. The writer should try as much as possible to avoid these pitfalls. The writer's voice should not appear in the paper, and it should not be seen as a collection of their opinion or ideas.
- To avoid falling into the trap of bias, the writer should also avoid stereotyping. Not all people feel the same about this issue. Generalizing anything by ethnic group, gender, age or sexual preference can be detrimental.
The capital punishment debate changes with every region, country and personality. Writing an unbiased paper on the topic is difficult but possible.


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