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After a decade working in financial aid, Katherine Spear started getting restless.
Looking for new opportunities, she ran a quick internet search and clicked on the first thing that came up – a chance to volunteer with the St. Paul Police Reserve Unit, which supplements the police force.
"I sat in that Crown Victoria, started patrolling and I was hooked," Spear said.
So hooked, in fact, that the St. Paul native decided to pursue a full-time career in law enforcement, leaving her job, enrolling in college and serving as a Metro Transit Community Service Officer.
This week, that leap of faith was rewarded as Spear was recognized as the Metro Transit Police Department's Officer of the Year. She is the first woman to earn the recognition in the department's history.
"It's been a long journey — a lot of struggle to get where I am — so this is very humbling," Spear said after the award was presented at the department's annual ceremony on Wednesday.
Spear was recognized for her resolve as an officer, including one case in which she helped the department quickly identify and arrest a suspect involved in a violent attack at a light rail station. But it's the compassion she's brought to her work that makes her truly unique.
Patrolling the Green Line for the past 18 months, Spear has worked to build rapport with customers, occasionally singing or dancing to brighten moods, and gone out of her way to help those in need. She's also put her motherly instincts to good use, earning a reputation for her "mom voice" and redirecting youthful exuberance in more positive directions.
The empathy she shows toward those she encounters, she said, is partly born of her own experience. Spear is a single mother of three who faced financial strains as she worked her way through school.
"Yeah, I take down the bad guys, but at the end of the day it's about unconditional respect for everyone you meet," she said. "You have to see people as human beings."
Chief John Harrington said that attitude is what made her stand out among her peers.
"It's not about one heroic act, but the day-to-day examples of servant leadership that she demonstrates," he said. "She is a team player who leads both by putting herself out there and putting people in need first."
Spear's father, Dan Spear, was initially taken back by his daughter's abrupt career change. But the generosity and doggedness she's brought to her new career aren't a surprise, he said.
"She never ceases to amaze me," said Spear, who grew up in St. Paul's Midway. "When she sets a goal she really sticks with it."
Spear was among more than 50 officers celebrated at the department's awards ceremony.
Officer James Galland was presented the Timothy Bowe Memorial Award, which goes to a part-time officer. Galland is a Sergeant at the Hastings Police Department and has spent 17 years working part-time with Metro Transit police.
Officers were also credited for taking life-saving actions, putting themselves in harms way to protect the public and working quickly to apprehend suspected criminals.
"Your work in the past year will be hard to surpass," Harrington told officers assembled at the ceremony. "I can't count the number of calls, emails or letters I get every day thanking our officers for doing all the right things at just the right time in so many places."


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Two weeks into the college football season, a few thoughts:
Arkansas: The Hogs had a slow start against ULM, but they won with relative ease and the only thing you really need to know is that Ryan Mallett went 28-43 for 400 yards and three touchdowns. Yes the running game struggled and there are questions about the defense, but Mallett is the heart and soul of this team and as long as he is still lighting up the scoreboard every 'Bama fan must be very concerned over that road trip to Fayetteville.
Auburn: Only seventeen points against Mississippi State? Interesting. The defense had a better-than-usual showing, but from my vantage point that was more the end result of terrible execution and play-calling on behalf of Mississippi State than anything that Auburn was doing positive. Regardless, the overriding takeaway point from Thursday night was that Auburn could not have played with Alabama, LSU, Georgia, or Arkansas with that kind of performance, and that level of play may not even be enough to get them by Clemson or South Carolina. Like it or not, as much as Chizik and company have touted the whole "8 ain't it" garbage, they ought to feel pretty fortunate to just get eight if they play the rest of the season like they did Thursday night in Starkvegas.
Florida: The Gators ought to be glad they have a soft schedule early, because this is not a good football team right now. They are weak on both lines of scrimmage, the linebacker corps is inconsistent, they have no interior running game, and Brantley looks bad as a passer. I'll be honest, if this keeps up, don't be surprised if Trey Burton gets a lot more playing time in the next two weeks. Unless these guys really get it together soon, you have to look forward to them coming to Tuscaloosa. Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson, and our offensive line will eat their front seven for dinner if they don't it together quickly.
Georgia: Okay, terrible tackling on defense, game manager at quarterback, no game-changers at the skill positions... yes, that's a recipe for disaster. Or at least mediocrity. And A.J. Green isn't going to magically make all of that better, either. It helps that their schedule looks really weak right now -- MSU, Colorado, Tennessee, Kentucky, Vandy, Idaho State, Auburn, and Georgia Tech -- but if this team loses to Arkansas this weekend then things could start to get interesting. Given that schedule, Richt isn't going to be able to quiet his critics by going 8-4 with performances like these.
Kentucky: Beating Western Kentucky was only slightly more impressive than the team bus not crashing between the hotel and the football stadium. Randall Cobb must be the most underrated player in the SEC. Still going to be a few weeks before we find out anything definite about this team.
LSU: After surviving against North Carolina, LSU carries a 10-3 lead over Vandy into the fourth quarter before wearing them down late. Jordan Jefferson looked bad, and even The Hat says there is a new QB battle between him and Jarrett Lee, though I'm not sure how putting a wildly inaccurate quarterback behind a bad offensive line is going to help anything, especially when he has a long reputation for being a poor decision-maker. Regardless, I'll reiterate, this team will out-talent its way into a lot of wins, but they've got a long way to go if they legitimately want to contend for an SEC or a national championship.
Mississippi State: With this tough of a schedule, MSU cannot get to Shreveport losing to Auburn, and are now probably behind the eight-ball for bowl eligibility. Also, for the praise I've given Mullen since arriving in Starkville, I must say his play-calling on Thursday night was highly suspect-at-best, and watching him rotate Chris Relf and Tyler Russell was about like watching Spencer Pennington and Marc Guillon take turns throwing the ball to the wrong team. Viewer discretion advised. Also, never seen a defensive front seven so incompetent at both rushing the passer and being unable to contain in the pocket. Usually even bad defenses can at least contain, even if they do give all day to throw. Ugly night all the way around for MSU.
Ole Miss: I'm still buying low on Johnny Reb, but having said that I'm pretty sure that Hoover would beat the living hell out of Tulane right now, and Ole Miss kind of sleepwalked through them. With performances like that in the next three weeks against Vandy, Fresno State, and Kentucky, an upset isn't out of the question. Still, though, Ole Miss could come into Bryant-Denny in five weeks with a 5-1 record without having actually beaten anyone. On the upside, Jeremiah Masoli played well and solidified his hold on the starting position, and he's really their only hope anyway.
South Carolina: Marcus Lattimore had 37 carries Saturday, and Steve Spurrier looks intent on riding him hard. Can a true freshman really be expected to have a 300 carry year and not hit a major wall down the stretch? We'll find out. Garcia looked good and the defense was solid, but the offensive line was terrible in pass protection. South Carolina may be the favorite in the East if Florida's struggles continues -- that sound you hear is hell freezing over -- but I've long-since learned not to read too much into a win, at home, over a mediocre-at-best Georgia team.
Tennessee: Well, that was fun, wasn't it? The Vols are just a bad football team in just about every single aspect right now, you name it and they struggle in that regard. It's just going to be a long year for Tennessee, and this won't be the last blowout loss they suffer. Credit Dooley for at least having his guys ready to play, but clearly they weren't in the same league as Oregon.
Vanderbilt: Well, they fielded a team at least, I suppose. They had uniforms and everything, which was a nice touch. Hard to find many more positives than that. They kept it respectable with LSU for three quarters, but at no point were they ever in legitimate position to get the victory and that probably says more about LSU than it says about Vandy. Three wins is probably overly optimistic at this point.

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TZ's Samatta set for Aston Villa move, but why is the news trending in Kenya?
Tanzanian International Mbwana Samatta is close to sealing a historical move to English Premier League (EPL) side Aston Villa from Genk, according to multiple sources.
Sky Sports reports that the player has agreed on personal terms with the club and will be unveiled soon.
Aston Villa are interested in signing Leicester City striker Islam Slimani, who's currently on loan at Monaco – whilst another striker, Mbwana Samatta, is close to completing a deal with the Premier League club.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 17, 2020
The development has been trending in Kenya with famous Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) stealing the joy from Tanzanians by joking that the the highly-rated striker is Kenyan and not Tanzanian.
Kenyan international striker Mbwana Samatta is about to join Aston Villa pic.twitter.com/mqZe4e5ApJ
— AbuSakeena (@FauzKhalid) January 17, 2020
Another Kenyan Player Joins the Premier League. Congratulations MBWANA SAMATTA!
— #WajingaNyinyi (@isaiahmng) January 17, 2020
Mbwana Samatta will be the third Kenyan to play in EPL after Origi and Victor Wanyama. Tanzanians, YOU HAVE NO ENGLISH TO ARGUE. pic.twitter.com/BUgq9P3Zts
— Nduta ? (@ShazieKe) January 17, 2020
Villa is desperate to sign a striker after Brazilian forward Wesley suffered a horrific knee injury that rules him out for the season while Jonathan Kodija is finalising on a move to Qatari side Al Gharafa.
Kenyan international Victor Wanyama became the first Kenyan to ever play in the EPL when he signed for Southampton in 2013 while Divorck Origi, son of former Kenyan International Mike Okoth, joined Liverpool in 2017.


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From Real LI comes word that the estate of the late talent agent Barbara Skydel has sold her home in Sagaponack for $6 million. Given Skydel's industry track record, which includes acts like "Tom Petty, the Pretenders, The Who, Keith Richards, and Suzanne Vega," the new owner is definitely guaranteed some bragging rights. But those tidbits aside, the shingled home also sits on two acres of land, and offers some charming country finishes, like exposed-brick fireplaces and cathedral ceilings (listing here). [Real LI]
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Is the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Mean Enough to Buy?
It's something you don't see every day. On the one hand, it's a three-row SUV that can haul the entire family and all its stuff. On the other hand, it's an aggressively dressed powerhouse of a vehicle that gets 710 hp and can tow up to 8,700 pounds. What are we talking about? The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. A supercharged supreme SUV.
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
Dodge may not have as many vehicles in its lineup as it has in years past. The automaker is focusing on what works for them. One thing they've had great success with? Its showy, high-performing Hellcat-line of vehicles.
But do we need a family SUV that gets 710 hp?
The 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat features a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that has a top speed of 180 mph and gets 645 lb-ft of torque under that intimidating exterior. It has all-wheel drive standard and can tow up to 8,700 pounds. It's the basic family SUV on steroids and it can either give the kids a fun ride or a good scare.
When it comes to appearance, all 2021 Dodge Durangos feature a new front fascia similar to that of the Charger. The grille has been updated and the LED headlights are a little slimmer. The Hellcat models don't have official fog lights in an effort to keep everything cool as possible.
Both the Durango SRT Hellcat and its Durango SRT 392 sibling offers a two-piece chin splitter. There's also a spoiler in the back that, according to MotorTrend, gives 140 pounds of downforce at the max speed of 180 mph. The opening at the lower part of the front fascia pulls air into the Hellcat's intercooler.
What people are saying about the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
A lively discussion followed leaked looks at the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat when they hit the internet. One Reddit user said that it was the vehicle to have when "you want to humiliate the PTA president at the stoplight on the way to the soccer game." They aren't wrong.
To some, the facelift the Durango got was incidental. They are mostly interested in the new supercharged engine. Another user said they were happy to finally see a Challenger-style interior in another vehicle. Others were impressed with the look of the Durango SRT Hellcat and what it promised to do. They were, however, hesitant about what they expect to be a high sticker price.
Others weighing in on the conversation explain they find the tendency to make vehicles sporty and high-powered to make sales is "stupid."
Too much?
Is the new 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat cool enough in both looks and capabilities to put any doubts to rest? Time will tell. The limited availability of the new SUV will likely help.
The Durango SRT Hellcat will only be offered for the 2021 model year. While it's not a limited edition, there will only be a six-month production run beginning in early 2021. According to MotorTrend, the number of Durango SRT Hellcats produced could be less than 2,000 units. Tim Kuniskis, head of Alfa Romeo and head of passenger cars for FCA in North America explained that he didn't know what the final production numbers will eventually be.
Why will it only be available for one model year? The reason is that the Durango SRT Hellcat can't pass the new emissions rules that go into effect in 2022. The good news? This doesn't affect the entire Hellcat lineup. Just the Durango SRT Hellcat for now.
The recent technology and aggressive styling of the new SUV will no doubt draw attention. But the main appeal will be what's under the hood. Those who want a 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat need to act quickly to get this outrageous new SUV before it's gone.


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Salinger, J. D.: Magasabbra a tetőt, ácsok (Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters Magyar nyelven)
Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters (Angol)One night some twenty years ago, during a siege of mumps in our enormous family, my youngest sister, Franny, was moved, crib and all, into the ostensibly germ-free room I shared with my eldest brother, Seymour. I was fifteen, Seymour was seventeen. Along about two in the morning, the new roommate's crying wakened me. I lay in a still, neutral position for a few minutes, listening to the racket, till I heard, or felt, Seymour stir in the bed next to mine. In those days, we kept a flashlight on the night table between us, for emergencies that, as far- as I remember, never arose. Seymour turned it on and got out of bed. "The bottle's on the stove, Mother said," I told him. "I gave it to her a little while ago," Seymour said. "She isn't hungry." He went over in the dark to the bookcase and beamed the flashlight slowly back and forth along the stacks. I sat up in bed. "What are you going to do?" I said. "I thought maybe I'd read something to her," Seymour said, and took down a book. "She's ten months old, for God's sake," I said. "I know," Seymour said. "They have ears. They can hear." At twenty minutes past four-or, to put it another, blunter way, an hour and twenty minutes past what seemed to be all reasonable hope-the unmarried bride, her head down, a parent stationed on either side of her, was helped out of the building and conducted, fragilely, down a long flight of stone steps to the sidewalk. She was then deposited-almost hand over hand, it seemed-into the first of the sleek black hired cars that were waiting, double-parked, at the curb. It was an excessively graphic moment-a tabloid moment-and, as tabloid moments go, it had its full complement of eyewitnesses, for the wedding guests (myself among them) had already begun to pour out of the building, however decorously, in alert, not to say goggle-eyed, droves. If there was any even faintly lenitive aspect to the spectacle, the weather itself was responsible for it. The June sun was so hot and so glaring, of such multi-flashbulb-like mediacy, that the image of the bride, as she made her almost invalided way down the stone steps, tended to blur where blurring mattered most. It seems very disorderly, but I think a paragraph ought to be wedged in right here to answer a couple of stumpers. First off, why did I go on sitting in the car? Aside from all incidental considerations, the car was reportedly destined to deliver its occupants to the bride's parents' apartment house. No amount of information, first- or secondhand, that I might have acquired from the prostrate, unmarried bride or from her disturbed (and, very likely, angry) parents could possibly have made up for the awkwardness of my presence in their apartment. Why, then, did I go on sitting in the car? Why didn't I get out while, say, we were stopped for a red light? And, still more salient, why had I jumped into the car in the first place?. .. There seem to me at least a dozen answers to these questions, and all of them, however dimly, valid enough. I think, though, that I can dispense with them, and just reiterate that the year was 1942, that I was twenty-three, newly drafted, newly advised in the efficacy of keeping close to the herd-and, above all, I felt lonely. One simply jumped into loaded cars, as I see it, and stayed seated in them. To get back to the plot, I remember that while all three- the Matron of Honor, her husband, and Mrs. Silsburn-were conjunctively staring at me and watching me cough, I glanced over at the tiny elderly man in the back. He was still staring fixedly straight ahead of him. I noticed, almost with gratitude, that his feet didn't quite touch the floor. They looked like old and valued friends of mine. "It's a parade!" said Mrs. Silsburn. She had faced around, too. My three guests and my one friend remained outside in the hall while I briefly cased the apartment. What follows is an exact reproduction of the pages from Seymour's diary that I read while I was sitting on the edge of the bathtub. It seems perfectly orderly to me to leave out individual datelines. Suffice it to say, I think, all these entries were made while he was stationed at Fort Monmouth, in late 1941 and early 1942, some several months before the wedding date was set. "It was freezing cold at retreat parade this evening, and yet about six men from our platoon alone fainted during the endless playing of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' I suppose if your blood circulation is normal, you can't take the unnatural military position of attention. Especially if you're holding a leaden rifle up at Present Arms. I have no circulation, no pulse. Immobility is my home. The tempo of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and I are in perfect understanding. To me, its rhythm is a romantic waltz. "3:30 A.M. I'm over in the Orderly Room. I couldn't sleep. I put my coat on over my pajamas and came over here. Al Aspesi is G.Q. He's asleep on the floor. I can stay here if I answer the phone for him. What a night. Mrs. Fedder's analyst was there for dinner and grilled me, off and on, till about eleven-thirty. Occasionally with great skill, intelligence. Once or twice, I found myself pulling for him. Apparently he's an old fan of Buddy's and mine. He seemed personally as well as professionally interested in why I'd been bounced off the show at sixteen. He'd actually heard the Lincoln broadcast, but he had the impression that I'd said over the air that the Gettysburg Address was 'bad for children.' Not true. I told him I'd said I thought it was a bad speech for children to have to memorize in school. He also had the impression I'd said it was a dishonest speech. I told him I'd said that 51,112 men were casualties at Gettysburg, and that if someone had to speak at the anniversary of the event, he should simply have come forward and shaken his fist at his audience and then walked off-that is, if the speaker was an absolutely honest man. He didn't disagree with me, but he seemed to feel that I have a perfection complex of some kind. Much talk from him, and quite intelligent, on the virtues of living the imperfect life, of accepting one's own and others' weaknesses. I agree with him, but only in theory. I'll champion indiscrimination till doomsday, on the ground that it leads to health and a kind of very real, enviable happiness. Followed purely it's the way of the Tao, and undoubtedly the highest way. But for a discriminating man to achieve this, it would mean that he would have to dispossess himself of poetry, go beyond poetry. That is, he couldn't possibly learn or drive himself to like bad poetry in the abstract, let alone equate it with good poetry. He would have to drop poetry altogether. I said it would be no easy thing to do. Dr. Sims said I was putting it too stringently-putting it, he said, as only a perfectionist would. Can I deny that? I remember closing the diary-actually, slamming it shut- after the word "happy." I then sat for several minutes with the diary under one arm, until I became conscious of a certain discomfort from having sat so long on the side of the bathtub. When I stood up, I found I was perspiring more profusely than I had all day, as though I had just got out of a tub, rather than just been sitting on the side of one. I went over to the laundry hamper, raised the lid, and, with an almost vicious wrist movement, literally threw Seymour's diary into some sheets and pillowcases that were on the bottom of the hamper. Then, for want of a better, more constructive idea, I went back and sat down on the side of the bathtub again. I stared for a minute or two at Boo Boo's message on the medicine-cabinet mirror, and then I left the bathroom, closing the door excessively hard after me, as though sheer force might lock up the place forever after. I went back into the apartment, very unsteadily, trying to unbutton my tunic as I wandered along, or to yank it open.
Magasabbra a tetőt, ácsok (Magyar)Egy este, vagy húsz évvel ezelőtt, a kisebbik húgomat, Frannyt, minthogy népes családunkat éppen a mumpsz ostromolta, babaágyastól, mindenestől áttelepítették abba a feltehetően nem fertőzött szobába, amelyet én osztottam meg legidősebb fivéremmel, Seymourral. Tizenöt éves voltam, Seymour tizenhét. Hajnali kettő körül új szobatársunk sírására ébredtem. Tétlen mozdulatlanságban feküdtem, hallgattam a lármát néhány percig, amikor arra lettem figyelmes, vagy inkább megéreztem csak, hogy Seymour mocorogni kezd a mellettem levő ágyban. Akkoriban állandóan egy zseblámpát tartottunk a köztünk álló éjjeliszekrényen, készen minden eshetőségre, de ha jól emlékszem, soha nem volt rá szükségünk. Seymour meggyújtotta a zseblámpát, és felkelt az ágyból. – A kályhán van az üveg, anya azt mondta – szóltam oda. – Nemrégen etettem meg – felelte Seymour. – Nem az a baja. – A könyvszekrényhez lépett a sötétben, és lassan végigvezette a lámpa fénykévéjét a könyvsorokon. Felültem az ágyamban. – Mit csinálsz? – kérdeztem. – Arra gondoltam, felolvasnék neki valamit – mondta Seymour, és leemelt egy könyvet. – Az a gyerek még csak tízhónapos, az istenért. – Tudom – mondta Seymour. – Füle azért van. Hallani hall.


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Selected topics in finite mathematics/Sets, logic, and arguments
[Give a very very brief overview of sets, logic, and arguments?]
Objectives edit
The objective is to understand the notion of sets and elements, as well as to understand how sets can be related to each other and to objects.
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Sets are any collection of things, like pens, pictures, schools, birds, shoes and much more. The objects within a set are called elements or members. A pen, for example, can belong to a set of writing utensils, but can also be a set itself as it is composed of parts. Sets are typically represented by circles and their element(s) by "X" in the form of a Venn Diagram, which uses overlapping circles to show similar and dissimilar characteristics.
Any sentence or claim that must either be true or false is a proposition or a statement, and can be represented by a Venn Diagram.
Logic is a type of reasoning and judgement that is used to solve problems.
[Describe something about logic?]
[Describe something about arguments?]
An argument made is only valid if the premises or assumptions that are used in the argument are feasible. If the assumptions are, it leads to a conclusion and is considered valid. The assumption that lead to a conclusion can be valid regardless of whether it is true or false. However, if the assumptions are found to be truthful and accurate the argument can be described as valid AND sound, thus producing a truthful conclusion.
[Describe something about validity?]
One way to use sets and logic to analyze if arguments are valid is to represent the argument with a Venn diagram.
[Describe how to use sets and logic to analyze the validity of an argument?]
Examples edit
Examples of sets and objects:
- All cars = set
- Bob's car = object
- Trucks made by Ford = set
- Alice = object
- Yorkshire Terriers= set
- New York City = Depends
This example would depend on what scenario New York City would be used in.
- New York City could be a set if the statement about it was referring to the residents within the city.
- New York City could be an object if the statement about it was referring to the other cities in the United States.
Examples of statements:
- Bob is a person.
- Alice is a car.
- All universities are places of learning.
- Some mustangs are cars.
- 2+2=4
- 2+2=5
If A is in B, B is in C, then A is in C
All students who are sick don't go to class, Alice is sick, therefore she must be a student
[Give an example of a sound argument?]
[Clean up the existing examples?]
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Examples of something that is not a set: a) A pen = this would be an object and not a set b) One shoe c) One balloon
Example of something that is not a statement: a) Do you like chicken? b) He drives 60 miles a week.
[Give an example of something that is not an argument?]
An example of an argument that is not a valid argument is: "All politicians are married, and John Smith is married. Therefore John Smith is a politician." This argument is not valid because John could still be married and not be a politician.
[Give an example of something that is not a sound argument?]
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Homework edit
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- Determine whether The university student body is best represented as a set, or an object.
- Determine whether President Obama is best represented as a set, or an object.
- Determine whether Squirrels is best represented as a set, or an object.
For each of the following statements, draw a Venn Diagram to represent it. Use common sense to determine if it is true or false, if possible.
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For each of the following arguments, use a Venn Diagram to determine the validity of the argument. If is is valid, is it also sound?
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Homework Solutions edit
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1.The University student body is best represented as a set
2. President Obama is best represented as an object
3. 'Squirrels' is best represented as a set


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May 12, 2017 - Employees from the Division of Public Works recently took part in the Touch A Truck event at Peninsula Town Center. It gave children a hands-on opportunity to explore heavy machinery and to meet the people who build, protect and serve the Hampton Roads community. Vehicles on display included construction trucks, emergency responders, tractor trailers, utility trucks and helicopters. The event also featured area mascots, special performances, food and merchant vendors. Here are some photos:


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In late 2018, Sony just about wrapped up a more-or-less complete full-frame FE-mount lens lineup with the launch of the 24mm f/1.4 GM. Though there are of course more lenses they could add to their, at the time, 30 FE lens lineup, the bread-and-butter had been completed. They had range, and with that they could focus on excellence and specialty lenses. But more than just releasing lenses to say they have them available, Sony has seemingly upped the standard of their optics at the same time. Last year, that aforementioned 24mm f/1.4 ended up being one of the best prime lenses they, and arguably anyone, had ever released. Their 400mm G-Master is another example of greatness, though their production of that lens has been strained.
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The Sony 135mm f/1.8 G-Master absolutely feels like a flex. This is Sony showing off. This, the ninth G-master lens, is still somehow setting new standards for what a lens can and should be. Sony argues this lens will beat any available 135mm on the market and before I shot with it, I was dubious. Now? Now I feel like they are less bragging than stating an incontestable truth.
Lens Design
The Sony 135mm f/1.8 GM is a portrait lens, and that should go without saying. The deep throw of 135mm limits perspective distortion and allows for faithfully represented faces. The difference between a photo taken at 50mm or even 85mm compared to 135mm is stark. If you have the space to use a 135mm for portraiture, especially headshot portraiture, the advantages are clear. In Sony's specific case here, they chose to build their 135mm to offer both high resolution as well as "extreme" performance with regards to focusing.
The lens is built of 13 elements in 10 groups, including XA (extreme aspherics) and Super ED elements to give that aforementioned high resolution. The 11-bladed circular aperture combined with high surface precision of the XA element, and careful control of spherical aberration all produce a smooth, elegant and circular bokeh.
The 135mm G-Master uses two unique actuators called Extreme Dynamic (XD) Linear motors to allow for extremely fast and constant autofocus adjustment. Sony's original XD linear motor design offers extremely fast response time and low vibration that contribute directly to fast, precise, quiet autofocus operation. The XD linear motors make it possible to focus on moving subjects with speed, precision and reliability with minimal to nonexistent focus breathing. Additionally and specific for the 135mm, new control algorithms developed specifically for the XD linear motors produce quiet and low vibration AF operation.
The two focusing groups are part of an entirely floating focusing mechanism. That floating focus mechanism allows for improved close-up capability and prevents aberration variations that can occur as the focusing distance changes. This also allows for a pretty impressive close focusing distance of 2.3 feet (0.7m) with a max magnification of .25x.
Finally, Sony gave the 135mm G-Master a de-clickable aperture ring. It was mentioned earlier that the lens has minimal focus breathing, and that combined with the de-clicked aperture ring makes this a formidable video lens in addition to its portrait still prowess.
So, enough about how and why the lens should be good at making images, let's talk about the "if it is" and the "how it does" part, which is arguably the most important.
So I ask: "does this lens take great images?" And more than that, "what makes this lens unique and worth coveting?"
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/250s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
When I look back at the shooting event Sony put together for us, which was in a large open space in Brooklyn for just a couple hours, I can only think of one other shooting event from any camera company where I looked back over my images and thought "wow." And this is actually the first time that I can honestly say I said "wow" more than one time. In just two hours in a relatively contrived photo testing environment, I captured nine images that just blow me away.
That never happens.
I am a landscape photographer if you want to consider me a photographer at all, and more of a documentary filmmaker. So I'm honestly just terrible as a portrait photographer. I'll never claim it's a strong suit of mine, but something about putting the 135mm in my hands made me feel like a portrait photographer. Images I took just jumped off the back of the camera's LCD, and I was getting excited about what I was capturing.
From an "optical excellence" perspective, Sony promised that this lens would have corner to corner sharpness with minimized chromatic aberration. In looking at the images I shot, I can't say I disagree. All my "keeper" photos I shot wide open at f/1.8 because I'm kind of a sucker for wide aperture, and I'm pretty happy I did so. Not only does the bokeh look striking, but it lets us see that even subjects off center by a considerable margin are, at least to my eye, just as sharp as those directly in the center.
For example, let's take a look at this photo:
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/250s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
In this image, the model is pretty much dead center of frame and looking directly at the lens. This is situation where you would expect the optic to be performing at its best. Here is another example of that:
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/125s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
The subject is centered, though the point of focus is slightly higher of center than in the last. In both cases, the eye is dead on sharp.
Ok, that's nice, but it's pretty much expected. What about on the edges? Well, glad you asked. What would happen if we moved the point of focus well off to the side?
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/320s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
Though no, it's not dramatically off center and in a corner, it's certainly not truly centered and in a lens' normal sweet spot when wide-open either. The main point of focus is the model's right eye, but you can see that her left eye is in the same focal plane and just as sharp...and that eye is very much in the far right third of the image. Looking at the point of focus in this photo compared to the prior two, the sharpness is consistent.
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/320s, ISO 100 (close-up of previous image). Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
There is some pretty strong aberration control in this lens, but that is not to say aberrations don't exist. There is certainly some green and purple fringing in the off-center image of the model near the flower wall above, and you can see it clearly in her hair though it's fairly minor. The thing is, not only is chromatic aberration quite easy to deal with in post, but even if you didn't want to, the amount seen here is not egregious. Yes, it's absolutely there and we should ding Sony for it, however I've seen far worse aberration in less contrast-filled situations.
In some cases, you don't see any chromatic aberration at all, like in this image:
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/500s, ISO 2000. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
So again, while certainly not a flawless optic at f/1.8, it's hard to not be impressed.
Speaking of f/1.8, you would expect there to be some kind of vignetting wide open, and you would be right. In our gallery for this lens you can inspect a whole range of images shot from wide open all the way fully closed. If you take those photos into Photoshop you'll be able to see that there is vignetting pretty much from f/1.8 all the way to f/5.6. Now I say there is vignetting because there technically is, but in none of my edited selects did I correct for vignetting, and I only really notice it once I'm going in to remove it and compare. So while yes, it's there and yes, some will not like that it is there, I actually found it to be inconsequential for my own tastes.
Not only is vignetting very, very easy to remove if you don't like it, what vignetting does exist isn't at all offending, at least not to my eye. But like I said, if it bothers you it can easily be corrected with one click in Lightroom, Photoshop or Capture One.
Sony A7R III + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/800s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
Ok, so now that we've been all technical and nitty-gritty about it, I just want to talk about how this lens makes me as a shooter feel. I want to talk about the soul of this lens.
And goodness, does this lens have soul.
It's not just that this lens has beautiful bokeh. It's not just that this lens has some truly wonderful sharpness. And it's not just that this lens feels good to operate. It's all those things together, and more.
Images pop. Backlight flares beautifully. Bokeh is buttery and full of life. I look at the images I captured with the 135mm and I cannot help but smile. It feels like I'm heaping praise here, but I don't know that I can express enough how good these images make me feel as a photographer.
Sony A9 + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/500s, ISO 100. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
But more than this being a good lens, the entire system feels complete. Sony eye-AF combined with 135mm and f/1.8 means that I can consistently hit focus exactly where I want it without fussing with points and autofocus and just focus on shooting. There were several points in my time with the 135mm where I got completely lost in the method of capturing images, and that hasn't happened for a long time. No matter how much my subject moved, what distance they were from me and how they moved to me throughout a shooting burst, both the A7R III and the A9 felt like perfect partners for the lens. I think that's important to remember about optics and cameras: they are a team. You can have the highest performing lens ever made, but if it fusses with you and pairs poorly with your camera body...who cares? To me, it's more important for a lens to have rapport with the shooting experience, and there are few who does this quite as well as Sony has in recent years.
Sony A9 + FE 135mm f/1.8 GM: f/1.8, 1/640s, ISO 250. Click for full-res image. Raw file converted with ACR in Photoshop CC 2019. |
What's truly wonderful is when a lens actually is extremely high performing and also pairs with a camera to create one seamless experience. And you get that here.
I fully expected to attend this press event, take a few images, and leave with at most a feeling of "well, I suppose some people will probably like this lens." Instead, I left extremely excited about this lens, and the number of possible applications for it. I'm still not sure if I personally would ever purchase this lens because it's pretty niche in its use, but as a rental it would have clear upsides in shoots where a specific look was required, or desired.
My biggest "fear" with regards to this lens is its price and where it sits in expectations. While I believe that $1900 is totally fair to ask for this lens, it's by no means a good "deal." It's expensive, and makes it the second most expensive modern digital camera 135mm lens on the market behind the Zeiss Milvus. I think paired with a Sony system the idea of what can be done allows for that higher price point, and the lens should easily outperform a comparable 135mm on a DSLR setup, but will that be enough? The market will dictate that. Personally, I do think that if you shoot portraiture full time and you do so on a Sony, this is as close to a no-brainer as spending nearly $2000 can be. For everyone else...there are a lot more pros and cons to weigh against all options available.
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Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM Overview
(From Sony lens literature) Sony Electronics Inc has introduced a highly anticipated addition to their acclaimed G Master series of full-frame E-mount interchangeable lenses -- a 135mm F1.8 full-frame, large-aperture telephoto prime lens (model SEL135F18GM).
Equipped with Sony's most advanced optical technologies, the new lens is built to meet the extremely high standards of Sony's G Master series. The new FE 135mm F1.8 GM offers exceptionally high resolution and exquisite bokeh, two qualities that are signature attributes of Sony's flagship G Master brand. The new lens combines rapid autofocus (AF) acquisition with a lightweight, portable design and a variety of professional functions, making it a versatile, high-performance tool for professional portrait photographers, wedding photographers, sports photographers and a wide variety of imaging enthusiasts.
"Sony's commitment to growing our lens lineup remains stronger than ever," said Neal Manowitz, vice president of imaging solutions at Sony Electronics. "Our 31st native full-frame FE lens and 49th overall E-mount lens, the highly anticipated 135mm prime brings the acclaimed G Master quality to another popular focal length for both professionals and enthusiasts to enjoy. We will continue to drive market-leading innovation in all aspects of our imaging business, giving our customers the opportunity to capture and create like they never have before."
Realizing consistently high resolution across the entire frame, even at F1.8, the FE 135mm F1.8 GM boasts an innovative optical design that places XA (extreme aspherical) and Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements in the front group to effectively suppress all common telephoto lens aberrations. Additionally, the Super ED element plus one ED glass element are strategically positioned to compensate for axial chromatic aberration, minimize color fringing and maximize overall resolution, ensuring outstanding image quality. For impressive clarity, Sony's unique Nano AR Coating is applied to reduce flare and ghosting that can occur when shooting backlit portraits.
The new telephoto prime lens utilizes its XA element, refined with Sony's latest bokeh simulation technologies during the design and manufacturing stages, to control spherical aberration and achieve exquisite bokeh. In addition, an 11-bladed circular aperture mechanism contributes towards achieving extremely natural and beautiful background defocus. The exciting new model also features dual-autofocus groups in a floating focus arrangement for improved close-up capability, allowing a minimum focus distance of just 0.7 meters and a maximum magnification of 0.25x.
To ensure that this lens can keep up with fast-moving portrait or sports subjects, the FE 135mm F1.8 GM has been equipped with a total of four of Sony's proprietary XD linear motors -- two for each group -- that achieve rapid, reliable and speedy AF tracking and performance. There is also a control algorithm that helps to maximize control response and ensure quiet, low-vibration AF. All of this exceptional performance is packaged in a compact, lightweight body weighing in at 33.6 oz.
The FE 135mm F1.8 GM includes a number of professional controls that enhance ease of operation for both stills and movie shooting. These include an aperture ring that allows direct, intuitive aperture control and a focus ring that features Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control. There is also a focus range limiter switch, two customizable focus hold buttons, and a focus-mode switch that makes it possible to quickly select auto or manual focus to match changing shooting conditions.
Pricing and Availability
The FE 135mm F1.8 GM will ship in late April 2019 for approximately $1,900 US and $2,600 CA. The lens will be sold at a variety of Sony authorized dealers throughout North America.
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The definite risks and questionable benefits of liberal pre-hospital spinal immobilisation
Introduction : The routine practice of pre-hospital spinal immobilisation (phSI) for patients with suspected spinal injury has existed for decades. However, the controversy surrounding it resulted in the 2013 publication of a Consensus document by the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care. The question remains as to whether the quality of evidence in the literature is sufficient to support the Consensus guidelines. This critical review aims to determine the validity of current recommendations by balancing the potential benefits and side effects of phSI. Method: A review of the literature was carried out by two independent assessors using Medline, PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library databases. Manual searches of related journals and reference lists were also completed. The selected body of evidence was subsequently appraised using a checklist derived from SIGN and CASP guidelines, as well as Crombie's guide to critical appraisal. Results: No reliable sources were found proving the benefit for patient immobilisation. In contrast there is strong evidence to show that pre-hospital spinal immobilisation is not benign with recognised complications ranging from discomfort to significant physiological compromise. The published literature supports the Consensus guideline recommendations for safely reducing the impact of these side effects without compromising the patient. Conclusion: The literature supports the Consensus Guidelines but raises the question as to whether they go far enough as there is strong evidence to suggest phSI is an inherently harmful procedure without having any proven benefit. These results demonstrate an urgent need for further studies to determine its treatment effect.
Purvis , T A , Carlin , B & Driscoll , P 2017 , ' The definite risks and questionable benefits of liberal pre-hospital spinal immobilisation ' , The American Journal of Emergency Medicine , vol. 35 , no. 6 , pp. 860-866 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.045
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During its second meeting at Kouergoa tribe on Friday June 26, the November 28, 2020 commemoration Organizing Committee decided to name it WIDJE Committee, November 28. A first meeting was convened at SMSP Head Office during which Sarah Manzanares welcomed on behalf of SMSP, all the EC members present including representatives of Koniambo Nickel, NMC and Cotransmine. The objective is to bring together all the personnel of the company and those of its subsidiaries in order to commemorate in the unit this essential date for the SMSP.
The event. On Monday, November 27, 2000, 7 people, including the entire SMSP Management Directors, were killed in a helicopter crash at Chefao locality. The victims are: Raphaël PIDJOT SMSP CEO, Jean-Pierre LAPOUS SMSP Managing Director, Jean-Pierre GASTALDI SMSP Technical Director, Régis VIVIER SMSP Financial Director, Jean-Marc DALMASSO SMSP Pilot; Pierre THOLLOT and Robert GARDINER, two consultants from the Canadian Falconbridge Group. 2020 will mark the 20th anniversary of the crash.
Sarah! As main initiator and coordinator of this gathering, what are the reasons behind this common project?
"Small, medium or large company, the WIDJE Committee, November 28 was the appropriate solution to bring together all the SMSP subsidiaries' works councils and allow discussion on the Commemoration Day and related projects; to share each other's vision and coordinate our actions.
This committee facilitates teamwork, helps strengthen member's solidarity; to disseminate the communication quickly and regularly; to participate in decisions, and above all, to share each other's initiatives. Our meetings are a real pleasure; our committee offers employees the ability to express themselves around a common goal, to find solutions within the same objectives.
Indeed, this committee is created for the 20 years' commemoration of the loss of our leaders and a number of collaborators but our will is to ensure the sustainability of our actions. For SMSP, it is a strong symbol, a place for sharing ideas and actions to honor our history and pay tribute to our pillars."
The Kouergoa Tribe is an integral and central member of this committee. Roger THEVEDIN, Kouergoa Custom Chief, but also President of the Council of Chiefs of the Xaraccu Customary Land Area (including Municipalities of Bouloupari, Canala, Farino, Kouaoua, La Foa, Sarraméa and Thio) explains the reasons why the tribe continues to honor this commemoration over the years.
"I worked at SMSP's Nord Industries Services headed by Mr. Raphaël PIDJOT. For me he was a great man who had the power to change the country." Very moved, he adds: "He chose to come and kill himself at home. It is as if the tribe welcomed him for the last time as he left this world. I have always wanted the tribe to respect this date. It must not always be remembered. It is a responsibility that rests on the shoulders of this tribe today, and in the years to come. We met the PIDJOT family, including Lucien PIDJOT, the victim's brother, during the customary ceremony to bring Raphaël's soul back to his Conception Tribe. The word that accompanied this custom was to release and lift up the burden of the commemoration weighed on the Kouergoa Tribe. We accepted this custom, but the customary word was reformulated and then handed over to them. Our tribe will continue to honor this date every year. It is a responsibility that we bear today, but that our children and grandchildren will continue to carry on into the future. Raphaël gave his life for the Kanaks. It must not be forgotten. And Kouergoa want to keep in memory and remember that."
Roger THEVEDIN explains that this custom was carried out by Chief KAENADI (deceased) owner of the crash site land. In addition, he gives the meaning of the word "Chefao", which means "which attracts scrap metal" as well as the word Widjè which is the question of "Why?"
Simon KAGNADY is from Kouergoa Tribe, where he is living by cultivating his garden. This day of November 28, 2000, he will remember all his life. He was at home when he heard a loud explosion bang. The next morning, he was called to the crash site and saw with consternation, in an apocalyptic scene, the scale of the disaster and the loss of lives. Everything is marked out by the gendarmes, it is impossible to approach it, but the images remain anchored in his memory. This event has forever marked his life as well as that of all his family. Thus, for 14 years, he walked this path which leads to the crest of the crash site as a pilgrimage, accompanied by his wife and his 6 children, to camp and pay respect to the victims during the weekend, thus maintaining the premises before going down on Sunday to bring the children back to school. He thus participated in the rehabilitation works of the road leading to the gathering site. And with some emotion he concludes: "As a human being, there are pictures that memory can hardly contain without hatred. The question remains why…?" The time passing remains the right companion on the healing road.
Miguel ATE, comes from the tribe of the Bwerawa Chiefdom and member of Pime Clan, "a clan of warriors" in Canala. Miguel has been a loyal and enthusiastic participant as well as organizer of the event since the day of the crash.
Miguel explains: "During the first 3 years, there was no common and agreed organization for this commemoration. This begun in 2005. The SMSP subsidiaries various Works Councils have approached their respective management to have this day recognized as an SMSP Mourning Day, which has for a time become a public holiday. For me it's an annual pilgrimage. Yes, I have a deep respect for this team that departed too early. At the end of the Matignon and Oudinot Agreements, this team reflected the image of common destiny. With a Kanak at the head, two Caldoches (French NC inhabitants), two Metropolitans and two Canadians. They embodied not only modernity, but also efficiency, a certain expertise, even the hope of an articulated and well mastered tomorrow. Because the helicopter crash is an integral part of SMSP's history."
And Sarah concludes: "I take advantage of this opportunity to thank the mobilization of all actors, members of this committee, as well as our subsidiaries employees."


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Emran Feroz is an Austrian-Afghan journalist and author based in Germany, and the founder of Drone Memorial, a virtual memorial for civilian drone strike victims. His book on the U.S. drone war just has been released in German.
The U.S. Bombed Afghanistan More in September Than Any Month Since 2010, But the Toll Remains Hidden
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A six-bedroomed Preston home with panoramic views of the countryside is on the market for £1.2m.
Bowland View, on Forty Acre Lane in Longridge, was constructed in 2015 and covers almost 3500 square feet.
The open-plan family home was built in a semi-rural location, meaning it is has breathtaking views of the countryside.
On the ground floor, the entrance hallway leads through to the dining room, cloakroom, store room, lounge, an open plan dining kitchen/family room, utility room and a guest bedroom.
Upstairs, a galleried landing with a cone shaped sky light leads to five bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom enjoys the full benefit of the rural views with floor to ceiling windows and a balcony.
There is a freestanding bath inside the bedroom, as well as a separate dressing room and an ensuite with twin basins.
One other bedroom also has en-suite bathroom and a balcony.
The property is accessed via a gated intercom.
To the front of the home, there is a block paved driveway allowing off road parking facilities for a number of vehicles and a double garage.
The house sits within private landscaped grounds, which have outdoor dining and entertaining areas, a patio and a huge water feature.
The Preston property is now for sale on Zoopla with Dewhurst Homes for offers in the region of £1,200,000.
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The story of African civilization has been one of slowed growth rate and delayed development. In the words of John Prendergast, "Africa is going through its historical process of formation just as Europe and America did. It is just happening much later than other continents." From the scrolls of history, it's indeed a going concern that a processional movement towards what Africa sometimes refers to as 'the future would almost have been fully explored by the outside world before its extension to the functional frameworks of the Nations within the continent. This enigma has directly or indirectly informed the inaccessibility of financial services, leading to around 57% of the African population remaining unbanked.
In 2020, South Africa was awarded the most innovative country in Africa ranking 60th in the Global Innovation Index (GII), scoring 32.67 points out of 100. Tunisia and Morocco followed in the continent ranking 65th and 75th in the world, respectively. In identifying innovation as the key driver of long-term economic growth, competitiveness, and a better quality of life, in what ways will the adoption of crypto in Africa chart a new course in her journey to a financial future? Whether or not Africa will get enlisted among financially developed countries utilizing crypto adoption in light of the numerous advantages of cryptocurrencies, requires a validity test to prove the viability of this venture.
In the recent past, the usability of Crypto in Africa has come to the fore of global debate. Seemingly, arguments around the decentralized nature of blockchain technology viz a viz the volatility of cryptocurrencies have been leveled to reduce the use cases of crypto within the continent. To this end, The Central Bank of Kenya in 2015, was recorded to have issued a notice to not engage in Bitcoin trading, warning that: "There is no underlying or backing of assets and the value of virtual currencies is speculative in nature." The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) also made similar edicts, banning all banks in 2017 from using, holding, trading, and transacting in cryptocurrencies. South Africa, awarded as the most innovative country in 2020, seems to follow the trend from her August 2021 declaration "Crypto is not currency." Affirming its national position on the fate of digital currencies, Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) commented that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not currencies due to their failure to meet the key standards required of a currency. Hiding its head in the sand by focusing on vague risks, Morocco banned Bitcoin and cryptocurrency transactions since November 20, 2017.
Regardless, the economic realities of the above countries seem not to reflect the intended rationale for the ban. While Bitcoin has gained over 11,000% in value since 2015, Kenyan Shilling (KES) has lost 7% of its value. Predictably, Nigerian Naira Naira (NGN) dropped by nearly 52% since 2017. Accordingly, the devaluation of fiat currencies have only accelerated:
- Growth in grassroots adoption
- The uptick in peer-to-peer (P2P) volumes and Platforms
- Crypto-based remittances
- Recognition of crypto as a tool for wealth preservation.
Even though Africa's cryptocurrency market share is the smallest according to various crypto research firms, a report by Chainalysis has revealed that Africa has topped peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms in terms of transaction volume across all regions, accounting for $105.6 billion worth of crypto assets between July 2020 and June 2021. With Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania all ranking in the top 20 of the Global Crypto Adoption Index, Africa's cross-region value received was recorded to be the highest of all regions as shown by Chainalysis. This represents the fact that more Africans are receiving remittances via crypto.
As shown by a Brookings Institute study, Sub-Saharan Africa received an estimated $48 billion worth of remittances in 2019, about half of which went to Nigeria. Following the devaluation of fiat currencies, an increasing acceptance of crypto as a tool of wealth preservation. The wide acceptance and use of Crypto in Nigeria are largely attributed to the fact that the Nigerian Central bank has devalued Naira, the Nigerian currency by 35% over the last 5 years. Following the recent surge in the crypto market, it only becomes economically viable to resort to crypto for national and individual long-term economic growth.
In an attempt at a conclusion, it needs to be reinstated that the growth of several Crypto Exchange platforms in Nigeria, accelerated over the past year during times of currency devaluation. P2P volumes in Africa habitually experienced a spike following currency devaluations in Nigeria and Kenya. It is against this background that Afridex will leverage the seeming favorable market conditions in Africa to introduce her products that have been projected to be instrumental in realizing the future of finance in Africa. The Afridex Exchange coming to live this December will guarantee the possibility for African startups to tokenize their products, crowdfund their business ideas, and have it easy listing their tokens for trading. High trading fees, liquidity mismatch, poor security architecture, and lack of a diversified portfolio option are common challenges of existing Exchange platforms. To this end, Afridex has deployed blockchain solutions in solving the Hydra-headed challenges of existing Exchange platforms. The connection of unbanked persons through the digitalization of finance in Africa and the global community will be realized by uniquely incorporated features as made available by the Afridex Exchange. The barriers to a seamless crypto trading experience have been surmounted by the model.
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Christmas lights switch-on to remember loved ones
Treetops Hospice Care is inviting people to sponsor a light on their Christmas tree to shine in memory of someone special throughout the festive period.
The lights will be switched on during a special Light up a Life ceremony at the hospice on Sunday 3 December from 4pm.
Treetops, based in Risley, provide nursing care and emotional support for adults in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire including a Hospice at Home service for patients at home.
Keith was supported by Treetops nurses and his daughter, Tracey, shared her story of the difference this made:
"My dad, Keith, was diagnosed with lung cancer just before Christmas 2007.
"I'm one of four children and we all pulled together to make sure one of us was with dad from early morning until late evening every day, but due to family and work commitments, we weren't always able to stay with him overnight.
"At night was when he was at his most vulnerable as he was very weak and likely to fall and hurt himself if he needed to get up.
"I really don't know what we would have done without the exceptional help from Treetops Hospice Care. Most nights were covered by one of the Hospice at Home nurses who were so professional, capable, friendly and understanding about the situation.
"Dad developed lovely relationships with the nurses and we felt that we could talk to them about any problems or concerns. There were never any rushed "handovers"- they always had time to sit and have a cup of tea with us, and tell us how dad had got on in the night.
"We were able to leave Dad overnight, safe in the knowledge that he had someone with him – which was also a great comfort and help to him."
Light Up a Life Dedications can be made by anyone who wishes to remember a loved one and those making a dedication do not have attend the Light Up a Life service.
The ceremony will include carols and readings and refreshments will be available from 3pm. Dedications will be on display in a Book of Remembrance. The ceremony is an outdoor event so those attending are advised to dress for the weather.


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Companies pulling back on political donations, particularly to members of Congress who voted against certifying President Biden's election win, could inadvertently push Republicans to embrace their party's rightward fringe.
Why it matters: Scores of corporate PACs have paused, scaled back or entirely abandoned their political giving programs. While designed to distance those companies from events that coincided with this month's deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, research suggests the moves could actually empower the far-right.
- A 2016 study by Brigham Young University political scientist Michael Barber, which examined fundraising data and voting patterns in the 50 state legislatures, found that reductions in corporate PAC contributions resulted in more political polarization.
- Limits on donations from corporations, which are largely non-ideological access-seekers, pushed candidates to rely more heavily on contributions from individual donors more likely to back stridently ideological candidates.
- "It's not as though they're going to stop fundraising," Barber said of lawmakers who voted against certification. "They're just going to turn to other sources of money, and they're going to turn to individual contributors who are motivated by that exact type of behavior."
His study examined state legislatures, but data at the federal level underscores the divide between lawmakers who rely on individual versus corporate contributions.
- The top two non-leadership members of Congress in terms of individual fundraising in the 2020 cycle were Republican Rep. Devin Nunes of California and Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, both considered ideological standard-bearers of their respective parties.
- The top two non-leadership recipients of PAC contributions, by contrast, are both prominent centrists: Reps. Richard Neal, a Massachusetts Democrat, and Rodney Davis, an Illinois Republican.
Google was the latest company to announce a major change in its political giving policies on Tuesday.
- It joined nearly 200 other companies that are rethinking their political giving in the wake of the Capitol attack.
- The list includes more than 50 big-name corporations that, like Google, are yanking donations from Republicans who voted against certification. These include Disney, Pfizer, AT&T, Walmart and Amazon.


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The Washington Mystics announced today that should the team clinch a playoff spot, home playoff games are set to be played at The Charles E. Smith Center on the campus of The George Washington University barring any scheduling conflicts once the WNBA playoff schedule is announced. Capital One Arena will be unavailable due to the ongoing renovation project continuing through the month of August and into September.
The Mystics (17-11) are currently tied for third place and will play the Phoenix Mercury (16-13) tonight at 10:00 pm EDT.
The Smith Center is the home arena of The George Washington University men's and women's basketball teams. The 5,000-seat venue is easily accessible from anywhere in the DC metropolitan area and for the past four years, has served as the home of the Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis.
Information on game schedule and ticket information for all Mystics 2018 WNBA Playoff games will be announced at a later date. Fans interested in learning more about 2018 WNBA playoff tickets, or 2019 Mystics Season Ticket Memberships for the inaugural season at the state-of-the-art Entertainment & Sports Arena at Saint Elizabeth's East should contact the Mystics sales office at 877.DCHOOP.1.


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5 House 2 Tier Harbour Village
Unique Village Harbour with 1 Boat Handmade from Driftwood, Reclaimed Wood & Cornish Slate, with Fabric Bunting.
Please note: These will be made to order and so will be as close to the picture as the Artist can make allowing for material availability.
Dimensions: H 23cm x W 13cm x D 12.5cm
As these are handmade there is a 10/14 day lead time, if we have sold out in our shop. If you would like this item by a specific date please let us know and we will try to accommodate your needs.


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The race for governor in Georgia is one of most closely watched contests in the current election cycle and the Democrats just got some bad news about it.
The analysts at the Cook Political Report have moved the race to 'leans Republican' which is great news for conservatives and Brian Kemp.
Is Stacey Abrams going to lose this race for a second time?
Townhall reports:
Very Bad News for Stacey Abrams
We're now about three and a half months out from the upcoming November elections, where voters will not only cast ballots in the midterms but gubernatorial races across the country, including in Georgia. The race is a re-match from 2018, with Gov. Brian Kemp (R) facing Stacey Abrams (D).
While the race was, until recently, considered a "Toss-Up," Cook Political Report has now shifted the race to the "Lean Republican" territory. Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections had already changed their ratings to "Lean Republican" and "Tilt Republican," respectively.
Particularly telling for Kemp is that a majority of his donations have come from Georgia, while a significant amount of Abrams' donations are coming from California. Axios published a helpful chart last week.
Take note of where all the campaign donations are coming from.
"As Axios reported, the majority of Kemp's money has come from in-state donors ($26.2 million), while $10.2 million of Abrams's haul has come from California, compared to just $7 million from Georgians."
— Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) July 22, 2022
Stacey Abrams is funded by liberal states like California and New York. On the other hand, @BrianKempGA is backed by GEORGIANS. Help us BEAT Abrams & her blue-state buddies.
DONATE: https://t.co/zpUOUXDomG pic.twitter.com/EsJKITlK2I
— Team Kemp (@TeamKempGA) July 18, 2022
California Democrats who've ruined their own state really want to choose the Governor of Georgia https://t.co/Kbcqp5XVpA
— Buck Sexton (@BuckSexton) July 21, 2022
Don't worry about Abrams.
She can always get a job in the liberal media.
Cross posted from American Lookout.


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52. Editorial Note
President Richard Nixon visited China during the last weeks of February 1972. With a party of over three dozen government officials that included Secretary of State Rogers, Assistant to the President Henry Kissinger, and White House Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman, the President left Washington on February 17 and returned February 28. (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Central Files, President's Daily Diary)
Prior to the visit, Nixon received extensive preparatory briefings. Among the papers the President reviewed were reports on China's perception of Soviet actions in various regions of the world and recommendations for the position that Nixon should take during his discussions with Chinese officials while in Peking. The briefing books for the trip are ibid., NSC Files, Box 847, China Trip/Vietnam Negotiations, China Trip Books I–VI.) Documentation on the trip, including the conversation among Nixon, Kissinger, and Chou quoted below, is in Foreign Relations, 1969–1976, volume XVII, China, 1969–1972.
The morning of their departure, Nixon, Kissinger, and Rogers briefed the Congressional leadership on the context of the China trip: "They, naturally, wondered if it was an anti-Soviet move. The Secretary said we assured the Russians that it certainly was not and until recently the Russian press has been quite restrained on the matter. The President interrupted to say that we are trying to embark on a very limited and very even-handed policy with China and the Soviet Union. He noted that the administration was playing them very equal." (Memorandum for the President's Files by William Timmons, February 17; National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President's Office Files, Box 87, Memoranda for the President, December 12, 1971—February 20, 1972) Kissinger also made a final telephone call to Dobrynin that morning to bid farewell. (Transcript of telephone conversation between Kissinger and Dobrynin, February 17, 8:25 a.m.; [Page 184] Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Kissinger Papers, Box 371, Telephone Conversations, Chronological File)
Among the various meetings in China, Nixon and Kissinger's discussion with Premier Chou En-lai on February 23 dealt most directly with the Soviet Union and its triangular relation to Sino-American relations. Chou recapitulated the history of recent Sino-Soviet relations, especially the Sino-Soviet border dispute during 1969 and the perceived threat on both sides. Kissinger stated that the "Soviets are a little bit hysterical on this subject." Nixon added: "Certainly China is not a threat to the Soviet Union at this point because of the nuclear superiority of the Soviet Union over China. So what we think is that they are not so concerned about the border, which is a pretext, but about the leadership and doctrine of what they say is the socialist camp, which you don't accept. They also must be afraid of whether China could become powerful in the future, because the Soviet leaders in my experience tend to take a long view. Certainly we will conduct ourselves with complete correctness in dealing with them and will make every effort to see that no pretext will be created by this meeting to indicate we are setting up a condominium against them." (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Special Files, President's Office Files, Box 87, Memoranda for the President) Drawing on the experiences of the China trip, Nixon insisted that when he went to Moscow he would not be available to the press and would not include the rest of the party in his sightseeing tours. (Haldeman's diary entry for February 26; The Haldeman Diaries: Multimedia Edition, and in the National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, White House Subject Files, Staff Memos and Office Files, Haldeman Files, Box 45, Haldeman Notes, Jan.—March 1972 [Part 2])


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Image Size: 21 1/2 x 15 3/4"
Artist's narrative: This scene portrays one of our perfect summer morning with the sun just up, the coffee just brewed in the tackle shop, and these three fishermen excited about the prospect of being the first out on the water. Resident geese gather hopefully for a handout but the fishermen are too intent on strategy to respond.
Ketchikan artist Dick Miller captures the marine landscape of Southeast Alaska through his watercolors of boats at rest and at work in all kinds of weather - bright sun, soft fog, and sometimes turbulent seas. His watercolors reflect his close acquaintance with the area around Ketchikan - the mountains, the beaches the flora, and the waters.


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Truly wireless stereo is the most innovative thing in audio technology. The name itself is evident of the amount of wireless freedom it is going to offer. The complete freedom from cords and wires is a thing dreamt by users for long. Now, it is finally available and with improved sound quality. These tiny gadgets are cute-looking, and the first look leaves the user absolutely star struck. Using the truly wireless stereo is like bidding bye to the tangles of headphones and inconveniences and welcoming freedom and entertainment as you work or travel.
The technology
The basis of this path-breaking technology is the power of Bluetooth. The Bluetooth employs the same technology as a signal. With the help of truly wireless stereo you can sync two separate audio devices with the smart phone using the Bluetooth. This means that you can use the right and left channels of the best true wireless earbuds separately. Sometimes the two buds might have to be adjusted slightly for best quality reception. If used properly this technology can actually help you hugely.
The wireless earbuds offer the best quality sound because of the Bluetooth technology and also some companies efficiently combine echo reduction and noise isolation for many of the models. This makes the sound quality improved. You will also find noise cancellation features in some models which means you get only the sound from your smart phone minus all other sounds. It is also important to pair it with the right kind of smart phone for all the features to be fully functional. Compatibility improves the service for sure.
If you are worried whether Bluetooth headphones is safe for use, then be rest assured. The frequencies at which the wireless service works is extremely low and do not pose any dangers to people.
Battery life
The battery-life of the wireless earbuds has improved a lot since the time they were first invented. In any wireless gadget the battery is the weakest link but it with the truly wireless stereo this has been improved. Not just the use but the main part of the battery is consumed in maintaining the connectivity between your smartphone and the earbuds. The longest that the battery life of your truly wireless stereo cannot is about 8 hours,but it can also be as less as 5 or even 3 hours depending on the make of the earbud. The truly wireless stereo according to earphones review comes with very cute looking charging cases where both the pieces can be charged at the same time. These cases also allow the earbuds to be charged on the go while you are travelling for commuting.
Sweat resistant
While using truly wireless stereo one of the main concerns is the sweat. They are manufactured in such a way that they are sweat resistant and completely usable for exercise to a particular degree. So, you can walk around the gym unrestricted giving a great first impression and depending on the model even go for a swim while listening to music.
Video maker Mr. Govind offers a great review of the truly wireless stereo along with comparison which is very useful for the buyer.


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Land lines will stop in 2025
BT just called me. They explained that land lines will be shut down in 2025. Goodbye POTS (Plain old telephone system), officially called PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network). After then, phones will be VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) which means that you'll need an internet connection. ISDN is also going. I used ISDN for a while, because it gives a reliable 64 kilobit link, which at the time was pretty good. That was 20 years ago.
So we have a few lines. One for the alarm system, and two for ordinary use. I used to have several more; DSL (broadband) lines that I used for backup.
I'm not surprised. It's far more efficient for voice calls to be packetised and share a link, than to have a pair of wires leading to each phone.
We have a small switchboard, from Panasonic. I strongly doubt if that will work with BT's cloudphones.
So I checked the pricing. BT want £13/month plus VAT per user, plus £100 connection charge. And in addition, you have to have the internet connection.
Vodafone charge £6 plus vat for a sim-only mobile, unlimited minutes and texts, 2gb data. 3 offers deals from £5 per month.
So why shouldn't I go for the cheaper mobile deal? I don't really see any good reason. We could get two mobile phones, and just keep them, in a charger, in the place where we usually have our land phones.
And ... I already have just the right phones. Many many years ago, I used a Nokia 6310i. It does phone calls. It receives texts and if you stretch a point, it can send texts. It isn't a smartphone, but it's a phone. And the battery lasts a week if the phone is switched on; months if it isn't. We can use those. And if those aren't good enough, I have a bunch of smartphones that are obsolete, but still work fine.
Or - do we really need a line at all? We each have a mobile phone, and most of the calls to the landline are scams or spam.
I think that when BT stops POTS service, they will just lose my business.


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From today's USA Today:
When I spoke at John Lewis' memorial service two years ago, I emphasized a truth John knew better than just about anyone. Our democracy isn't a given. It isn't self-executing. We, as citizens, have to nurture and tend it. We have to work at it. And in that task, we have to vigilantly preserve and protect our most basic tool of self-government, which is the right to vote.
At the time, various state legislators across the country had already passed a variety of laws designed to make voting harder. It was an attack on everything John Lewis fought for, and a challenge to our most fundamental democratic freedoms.
Since then, things have only gotten worse.
Slow unraveling of basic democratic principles
While the American people turned out to vote at the highest rate in a century in the last presidential election, members of one of our two major political parties – spurred on by the then-sitting president – denied the results of that election and spun conspiracy theories that drove a violent mob to attack our Capitol.
Although initially rejected by many Republicans, those claims continued to be amplified by conservative media outlets, and have since been embraced by a sizable portion of Republican voters – not to mention GOP elected officials who do, or at least should, know better. Those Republican officials and conservative thought leaders who have courageously stood their ground and rejected such anti-democratic efforts have found themselves ostracized, threatened and subjected to primary challenges.
Read the complete story here.


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Plymouth's biggest landlord has made more than 2,500 calls to older and vulnerable residents to give advice and provide a "friendly voice" since the lockdown started.
Tenants have joined online sing-a-longs and exercise classes as housing officers try to keep spirits up while keeping their distance.
Plymouth Community Homes, which took over the city council's housing stock, has said it would not evict any tenant unable to pay their rent because of a loss of income during the crisis.
It said it would work with the council to provide accommodation for the homeless.
PCH Chief Executive John Clark said today: "Social housing is always vital for the country, but it's in times of crisis that it's so apparent why we need to be more than just a landlord."
Staff have had to perform a balancing act of supporting residents while not risking spreading the virus by close contact.
Routine work such as the refurbishment of the three Devonport towers has been put on hold, but about 250 emergency repairs are being carried out in homes every week.
Most of the housing provider's staff are working, many from home.
PCH has so far logged 2,506 calls to older and vulnerable residents to prevent loneliness and isolation and another 5,673 calls offering financial advice and support.
Mr Clark said: "We know life in lockdown is difficult for people across the nation so, as well as doing our bit to help prevent the spread of coronavirus by limiting our face-to-face contact wherever possible, we're finding new ways of working to make sure we support our residents however we can.
"That's why we've committed to no evictions of tenants due to a loss of income as a result of the coronavirus and we're working with our partners in the council to make sure we continue to provide homes for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
What is These Four Walls? PlymouthLive, CornwallLive and DevonLive launch new lockdown social isolation campaign
The lockdown has changed all of our lives - in ways we could never have imagined.
It happened in a matter of days. One minute we were allowed to leave our homes at will, the next we were not.
Seeing friends and family has always been our right; but now we have been separated from the ones we love in the hope it will save lives.
And for many of us, being confined within the four walls of our homes has had dire consequences - financially, mentally or physically.
This is why we are launching These Four Walls, a campaign which aims to inform, educate and share important, harrowing and inspiring stories from the coronavirus lockdown in Devon and Cornwall.
Each week we will be focusing on a different issue and raising money for a different charity, starting with the Samaritans to coincide with their own campaign Our Frontline.
Our four walls may be very real, but it's through sharing our experiences, stories and struggles that we all remain connected.
"The majority of our staff continue to work either from home or doing essential services in the community. We're continuing to carry out emergency housing repairs and are making literally thousands of welfare calls to our elderly and vulnerable residents to make sure they have food and other essentials, and just so they hear a friendly voice."
PCH has also made donations to five local charities: Tamar Grow Local, Age Concern Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall Food Action, Provide Devon and Plymouth Foodbank.
Mr Clark said: "We're also offering on-line activities for our residents – from teaching people how to use technology so they can stay connected to friends and family and access online shopping, our 'Give It A Go' videos including exercises for different abilities, sing-a-longs and step-by-step crafts, to joining us for on-line training and social chat groups.
"We've received lots of calls and emails of thanks from our residents and their families for being there with extra help and support.
"We're sharing these with our staff, as they help to keep everyone's spirits up and show how we're making a difference to people's lives.
"Our motto is to try to do the right thing and that's what we're doing during lockdown – we're helping to look after the people who need us."


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Not to be confused with a job role, a security role is a collection of privileges. For example, we can create a Project Viewer role having the privileges: View Project : Granted, View Task : Granted, and View Financials : Denied. We can also create another role Project Collaborator with New Discussion : Granted and Add Document : Granted privileges.
Role Based Access Control (RBAC)
Role based access control is an approach where access to an object for a user is controlled based on the roles the users is playing in that object. In this approach instead of directly assigning privileges to users, privileges are assigned to roles and roles, in turn, are assigned to users.
Why RBAC?
Why not just assign privileges to users? Wouldn't that be easier? For teams with less than 10 users, the way of assigning privileges indirectly through security roles (RBAC) is probably an overkill. But as the number of permissions increase (Celoxis has around 60) and team sizes increase, managing privileges becomes difficult, error-prone and time consuming. When new employees are added to the team, the administrator will have to spend a lot of time giving them privileges and at the same time ensuring none of them are accidentally given (or denied) a privilege not intended for them.
With roles based security, admins would simply assign the new employee the right roles in the right workspaces. E.g. when Mark Marketer joins the company, all the admin would have to do is assign him the Junior Marketing Executive security role in the Marketing workspace. Mark is just another junior marketing executive whose security role has been carefully populated with the right access control privileges.
Managing Roles
Only administrators can manage roles in Celoxis. To manage, click Top Menu ▸ ▸ Admin ▸ Account Management ▸ Access Control.
A | Click to add a security role |
B | Click to edit or delete a security role |
C | Click to view and modify users playing this role |
D | Auto-assigned roles. Note how you cannot assign it to members. |
E | Role Executive has been granted the View Financials privilege. Click to change it. |
F | Role External Users has been denied the View Financials privilege. Click to change it. |
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Ready for your St Croix Adventure? Check out all the things to do on St Croix and the best places I send my friends and family when visiting to get an authentic island experience.
Buck Island
Caribbean Sea Adventures
We love the sun, sand, and sea! We offer public and private charters, sunset sails, snorkeling, scuba diving, and wedding ceremonies at beautiful Buck Island Reef National Monument. With 6 unique boats to choose from, Caribbean Sea Adventures has something for everyone.
Specializing in private and small group charters so you never need to worry about personal space. We limit our public excursions to 80% of each vessel's U.S. Coast Guard capacity ensuring that our guests never miss out on the personal attention our crew has become famous for.
Buck Island Reef National Monument is a must for every visitor whether [...]
59 King's Wharf, Christiansted, St Croix 00820
Big Beard's Adventure Tours
Join Big Beard on either a full day sail or a half day excursion to one of the world's most beautiful beaches and snorkeling destinations – St Croix's Buck Island National Park! Trips leave 3 times a day. Full day tours sail on 42ft catamaran, Renegade , and include a beach BBQ at Big Beard's "private" beach hideaway. Half day trips cruise out on 42′ green power catamaran, Adventure. Evening sunset sails aboard Renegade their 42′ Sailing Catamaran. Includes complimentary Rum Punch.
Read our Article on the adventure and the Beard!
1247 Queen Cross St, @ The Caravelle Hotel, Christiansted, St Croix 00820
Buck Island Charters
Enjoy the ride to Buck Island under full sail aboard Teroro II or Dragonfly with Captain Heinz or Capt Carl at the helm. Family owned and operated since 1968. Trips depart from Green Cay Marina.
Green Cay Marina, Mid Island, St Croix 00820
Jolly Roger Charters
The Jolly Roger is a 42-foot sailing catamaran that departs from Christiansted Harbor for full and half-day snorkeling trips to Buck Island. They also offer private charters and sunset sails.
P.O. Box 24912, Christiansted, St Croix 00820


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Just after 1:30 p.m., The City of Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team responded to reports of an ammonia leak at Consumers Produce, 1 21st Street in the Strip District. One person was transported to the hospital.
It was determined the leak happened during repair work.
The leak resulted in a strong odor similar to cleaning fluid in the area, but does not present a hazard.
Responders secured a loose pipe flange to stop the leak and worked with building management to contain and clean up any residual liquid ammonia.
HazMat is a joint effort between the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS.