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Salamanca (province)
Salamanca [1] is a province of Castile-Leon (Spanish: Castilla y León), an autonomous region of Spain.
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The province of Salamanca is situated in the South-west corner of Castilla y León on the borders with Extremadura and Portugal, and covers an area of around 12,000 square kilometres (4,750 square miles). Around 350,000 people (2004) live in the province, 45% of whom live in the capital, Salamanca. There are 362 municipalities in the province, of which more than half are villages with under 300 people.
Salamanca lies on Spain's Northern Plateau (meseta), and forms part of the Duero river system where the Paleozonic soils, poorly suited to cultivation, have resulted in a landscape of pastures, dotted with trees and bushy undergrowth. Winters are long and summers short, and temperatures range from 6ºC to around 20ºC.
Salamanca is not a particularly wet province (annual rainfall: 300-600 mm/11-23 inches), except in the Southern mountain ranges which receive over 1,000 mm (39 inches) of rain a year. This difference means that the province has a great diversity of plant life, with oaks on the flat lands, bushes in the foothills and large swathes of forest in the sierra (mountains).
Along with Valladolid, inhabitants of Salamanca have the reputation of speaking the purest form of Castilian (Castellano) Spanish in Spain. For this reason Salamanca is enormously popular with people all over the world who want to learn Spanish.
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There are a number of American style clubs and bars where high school students away from home for the first time party and drink. For a more authentic experience try to stay with Spaniards and party with them.
The Irish Rover is one of the most American, yet popular bars in Salamanca.
There are several different zones with a variety of bars. The punk, alternative, student area is around San Justo park. Van Dyke is a street away from the center with bars that all offer pinchos.
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CHICAGO - St. Norbert College opened the 2013-14 with an impressive offensive effort, topping
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The Green Knights (1-0) opened the season ranked No. 24 in the D3hoops.com Top 25.
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So my parents (who are Christians) and I just had a huge debate about the supposed "truth" of Christianity, homosexuality and reasons for belief. I'd love to hear some rational opinions about some of the points they made (which I wholeheartedly disagreed with). Feel free to pick any points you'd like to discuss. Here they are:
"When it comes to homosexuals, I don't hate the sinner, I hate the sin. The human body is not designed to have sex with someone of the same sex. That's why God created Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve."
"The Bible has PREDICTED the fall of Israel, it has also predicted an event in which the sky went black and there was fire, but no scientists had an explanation for what happened."
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"The Bible does not condone slavery or rape or any of those things. When people read that stuff they read it out of context, but when you read the rest of the chapter it actually makes sense."
"People always ask 'Why did God create Cancer?' - well God didn't create cancer, cancer is just something that's part of man's existence. But either way he allows it so that people can learn to be closer to God. People always bring that up when it comes to suffering kids, but God has a reason why he does certain things."
"People are all born into sin. Babies are a product of their sinful parents so it's up to them to repent when they become familiar with the word of God."
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A feature in Nature describes the growth of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for studying the brain, starting with its first report 20 years ago. This non-invasive technique produces images by taking advantage of the magnetic properties of oxygen-rich blood, revealing blood flow to active regions deep within the brain. It is allowing scientists to build up a picture of brain networks.
fMRI instruments with increased resolution have been assembled using stronger magnets, but there is an upper limit to magnetic strength, beyond which the patient suffers dizziness and side effects, and the images begin to display artefacts. To get around this, new ways of increasing the signal are being tried out, like injecting agents into the blood which are easier to detect. But the greatest challenge appears to be moving the technique into general clinical practice.
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Categorical Data Analysis
- Shawna Smith, University of Michigan
This class focuses on the basic regression models for categorical dependent variables. While advances in software have made it simple to estimate these models, post-estimation interpretation is difficult due to the nonlinearities of the models. The class begins by considering the general objectives for interpreting the results of any regression type model and then considers why achieving these objectives is more difficult with nonlinear models. Basic concepts and notation are introduced through a review of the linear regression model. Within this familiar context, the method of maximum likelihood estimation is presented. These ideas are used to develop the logit and probit models for binary outcomes. A variety of practical methods for interpreting nonlinear models are presented. The models and methods of interpretation for binary outcomes are extended to ordinal outcomes using the ordinal logit and probit models. The multinomial logit model for nominal outcomes is then discussed. Finally, a series of models for count data, including Poisson regression, negative binomial regression, and zero modified models are presented. A major component of the course is using Stata to estimate and interpret the models and particularly the special commands for post-estimation interpretation. The course assumes familiarity with the linear regression model. Familiarity with Stata is not assumed.
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Sun is joining Amazon and IBM in the top industry keynote lineup for SYS-CON's 2nd International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo in New York, March 30-April 1, co-located with the 5th International Virtualization Conference & Expo. Sun's Sr. VP of Cloud Computing, David Douglas, will be joining Amazon's CTO Dr Werner Vogels and IBM's Cloud Computing CTO Kristof Kloeckner. Between them these three industry thought leaders represent extremely well the steadily growing importance of Cloud Computing in the world of Enterprise IT.
Douglas's keynote will be entitled "A World of Many Clouds."
Sun is committed to making cloud computing a pervasive reality. Sun's open source philosophy and Java principles form the core of a strategy to provide interoperability for large-scale computing resources through open and transparent cloud platforms that minimize lock-in.
Sun envisions a world of many clouds, delivered by different service providers, to meet a variety of business needs:
- Public: A scalable, multi-tenant environment you can leverage with minimal upfront resources to deploy applications quickly
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- Hybrid: You own some, retaining control over key parts of your infrastructure. And you use some, leveraging public resources to test applications, add additional capacity when needed, and offload non-critical resources.
In his keynote session, Douglas will investigate how enterprise IT operations can take advantage of this emerging world of many clouds to achieve the cost and flexibility advantages that cloud computing allows while maintaining control of their IT infrastructure.
Cloud computing, Sun reminds the industry on its corporate web site devoted to the subject, "is about managing petascale data" - and its server and storage systems are all designed "to radically improve the data-intensive computing emerging in the cloud." All without having to invest in new infrastructure, train new personnel, or license new software.
Douglas, who also serves as Sun's Chief Sustainability Officer, will be speaking on April 1, 2009 at 8:30AM. Cloud Computing Conference & Expo 2009 East is a three-day event, and is being held at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City.
Sun CEO Jonathan Schwartz recently expressed his vision for Java and stressed the new role that Cloud Computing is beginning to play in the company's technology roadmap. "At Sun, we're planning on maintaining Java's ubiquity as the number one runtime environment, backed by the world's most price performant datacenter infrastructure, all powered by Sun's cloud," he wrote.
SYS-CON's 1st International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo took place last November in San Jose, CA, with more than 1,200 delegates. See conference photo album here.
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About the Speaker: Dave Douglas is Senior Vice President of Cloud Computing and is also Chief Sustainability Officer at Sun Microsystems. He is responsible for Sun's cloud computing business, with a focus on creating reliable, scalable and sustainable computing and storage servers, as well as the company's developer tools and services. In addition, Dave oversees the strategy and execution of environmental initiatives across the company, including enhancements to Sun's products in the areas of energy efficiency, cooling technologies, product recycling and clean manufacturing.
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- David Linthicum - Editor-in-Chief, Virtualization Journal
- Bill McColl - Founder & CEO, Cloudscale
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- Jon Pyke - Chief Strategy Officer, Cordys
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Summer Arabic Program
Summer Arabic Program at Hunter 2019
برنامج اللغة العربية الصيفيّ بجامعة هانتر ٢٠١٩
Hunter College will offer Arabic 101 and 102 in the summer of 2019 in 2 intensive 5- week sessions:
ARB 101 May 29 - Jul 2 M-Th 10-11:53am (3 credits)
ARB 102 Jul 8 - Aug 8 M-Th 10-11:53am (3 credits)
Students who have not studied Arabic at Hunter and who wish to register for ARB 102 must contact Professor Elinson. ARB 101 and 102 are not open to heritage speakers as determined by the Arabic program at Hunter. Students who speak, understand, or are otherwise familiar with an Arabic dialect must contact Professor Alexander Elinson.
As in the academic-year program, ARB 101 and 102 are 3-credit courses. For more information about the courses, please see the courses section of our website.
- Brustad et al. Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (3rd edition). Georgetown University Press, 2010. ISBN: 9781626161221. (ARB 101)
- Brustad et al. Al-Kitaab fii ta'allum al-'Arabiyya A Textbook for Beginning Arabic Part 1 (3rd edition). Georgetown University Press, 2011. ISBN: 9781626161245. (ARB 101 and 102)
You can expect to reach approximately chapter 3 of al-Kitaab part 1 by the end of ARB 101 and approximately chapter 8 of al-Kitaab part 1 by the end of ARB 102.
For non-CUNY students, information about applying as a non-degree student can be found here.
For tuition information please go here.
Non-CUNY students: please note that the deadline to apply as a non-degree student is April 1, 2019. Please contact Professor Elinson prior to applying as a non-degree student to be sure there is still space in the class.
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David Morgan
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B.A., Concordia College 1980
David Morgan is Professor of Religious Studies with a secondary appointment in the Department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke. He chaired the Department of Religious Studies from 2013 to 2019. Morgan received the Ph.D. at the University of Chicago in 1990. He has published several books and dozens of essays on the history of religious visual culture, on art history and critical theory, and on religion and media. Images at Work: The Material Culture of Enchantment, was published in 2018 by Oxford University Press. The Forge of Vision: A Visual History of Modern Christianity, based on the 2012 Cadbury Lectures delivered at the University of Birmingham, UK, appeared in 2015 from the University of California Press. Previous books include The Embodied Eye: Religious Visual Culture and the Social Life of Feeling (California, 2012), The Lure of Images: A History of Religion and Visual Media in America (Routledge, 2007) and two that he edited and contributed to: Religion and Material Culture: The Matter of Belief (Routledge, 2010) and Key Words in Religion, Media, and Culture (Routledge, 2008). Earlier works: The Sacred Gaze (California, 2005), Protestants and Pictures (Oxford, 1999), and Visual Piety (University of California Press, 1998). Morgan is co-founder and co-editor of the international scholarly journal, Material Religion, and co-editor of a book series entitled "Bloomsbury Studies in Material Religion," published by Bloomsbury, London. He is currently at work on a new book under contract with the University of North Carolina Press, entitled "The Thing about Religion: An Introduction to Studying the Materiality of Belief."
ExpertiseHistory of religious visual culture, art history and critical theory, religion and media
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Box 90964, Durham, NC 27708-0964
Morgan, D. "Images of the Passion and the History of Protestant Visual Piety in America." The Passion Story: From Visual Representation to Social Drama, edited by M. Kupfer, Pennsylvania State University Press, 2008, pp. 131–45.
Morgan, D. "The Study of Religion and Popular Culture: Prospects, Presuppositions, Procedures." Between Sacred and Profane: Researching Religion and Popular Culture, edited by G. Lynch, IB Tauris, 2007, pp. 21–33.
Morgan, D. "The Visual Construction of the Sacred." Images and Communities The Visual Construction of the Social, edited by M. Stocchetti and J. Sumiala-Seppänen, Gaudeamus-Helsinki University Press, 2007, pp. 53–74.
Holloway, D., and J. Beck, editors. "Absent Fathers and Women with Beards: Religion and Gender in Popular Imagery of the Nineteenth Century." American Visual Cultures, Continuum International Publishing Group, 2005, pp. 39–47.
Morgan, D. "Toward a Modern Historiography of Art and Religion." Reluctant Partners: Art and Religion in Dialogue, edited by E. Heller, The Gallery at the American Bible Society, 2004, pp. 16–47.
Morgan, D. "Visual Media and the Case of Ethiopian Protestantism." =Belief in Media: Media and Christianity in a Cultural Perspective, edited by M. Hess et al., Ashgate Publishing, 2004, pp. 91–106.
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About Laura Rossi & her Blog
People often say twins and other multiples have an extra special bond. Has there ever been a time when you noticed an especially unique connection?
What are your tips for celebrating joint birthday parties?
What are your favorite blog posts?
Laura's Answers
What is your favorite holiday family tradition and how did you start it?
Laura RossiOur family loves Christmas. Having a son with Special Needs makes me appreciate the little moments most of all. I'm so thankful for my family. We have several special and fun family holiday traditions that I'd like to share: 1. A favorite: Making Christmas cookies in a warm kitchen with Christmas music blasting and dancing and silly Santa hats. Everyone gets covered in flour and food coloring and sprinkles. The kids make crazy cookies. We all eat too many warm cookies right out of the oven! This tradition started when I was a young girl and we continue it in my home. 2. Writing Dear Santa letters. My twins are still small and so they write letters to Santa by themselves. Santa replies with a personal hand-written note from The North Pole and our local paper prints the children's letters. 3. We sing Christmas carols and songs starting the day after Thanksgiving until New Year's Day! In the car, making dinner, at bedtime. Never enough Rudolph for us! 4. We watch traditional Christmas shows like Rudolph, Frosty, Charlie Brown and all decorate the tree together with a fire in the fireplace, hot chocolate. 5. On Christmas Eve, we track Santa and like other families leave cookies and milk and carrots for Santa and the reindeer. We all wear Santa Hats on Christmas morning! Happy Holidays! Thank you for asking me to post about our family.
How can families give back during the holidays?
Laura RossiFamilies can give back in so many ways during the holidays! It's the one time of the year where I can easily teach our twins to think about others and that is the true lesson of the holiday season. Of course, the traditional route is to donate and we do that: we donate new toys to needy children via our local community. In addition, we donate canned goods to local food shelters. In my opinion, perhaps one of the very best ways to give back during the holidays is to give someone (a friend, neighbor, even a stranger) a helping hand -- carry a bag of groceries for someone struggling, spend time with a lonely pal, drop off cookies to an ill neighbor, pitch in before someone asks for help. Doing something for someone is free and is one of the greatest gifts you can give during the holidays. I hope this is the holiday lesson my twins will take with them as they grow up and wonder how they can give back during the holidays.
When your child has a friend who is a bad influence, what can you do?
Laura RossiThe most important advice we have always given our twins is that our family has a set of rules that we alwasy follow and sometimes other families have different rules but our rules are our rules. Part of our advice also includes a reminder we always want our children to talk to us about anything -- good or bad!
What are the secrets of a smoothly-running carpool?
Laura RossiHere are my tips for great carpool experiences: 1. Give yourself enough time -- leave yourself enough time to chat with the other Mom at pick-up or drop-off and/or for that late child. 2. Great music makes for a great ride. 3. Snacks, snacks, and more snacks!
What's your funniest potty training story?
Laura RossiOne our funny moments -- allowing our boy-girl twins to sit on matching potty chairs in our family room in front of the television at the same time while Mom and Dad bribed them to GO PEE and GO POOP! I would never have believed that I'd have allowed my twins to sit on potty chairs outside of the bathroom. But never say never!
What are the best ways to keep kids entertained & well-behaved at a formal event or luncheon such as wedding?
Laura RossiI'm a Mom to boy-girl twins and because our son has special needs, I am an expert at preparing for events, weddings, and more. My secret: I create a fun book that details the day. Here's how: 1. Get on the computer or grab some markers and papers. Write a descriptive title such as "Auntie Lisa's Wedding Story" 2. Using fun images and a rough schedule -- map out the day with visuals and a little text. You can be as specific as you'd like (starting with wake up, have breakfast get dressed) or you can simply feature the event 3. Let your son or daughter help with the story! And don't forget to include incentives in it such as "After the wedding ceremony, Mom will give us special snacks." OR "If we have quiet mouths and quiet hands during the toast, Mom will give us a small present" (the present is usually a new book or coloring stuff -- something small but that will engage the kiddos) 4. Finally, bring the book with you and use it to guide your children through the day and help the little ones mark time (which is so hard for kids) This can also work with older children -- make more of a schedule and use time so he or she can follow along on a clock when necessary and wrap up the day with a big reward like movie night or a special dinner or activity. My last bit of advice: I always make sure my twins know we can "take a break" and go outside or to a quiet spot if they need a moment to refresh or a minute of Mommy attention. And I involve them in everything: reading the program, assisting with taking photos, picking out food to eat and finding a new friend if the event includes other children. Instant playdates are always fantastic to pass time. Happy Celebrating! PS: If all else fails, streaming movies on phones, tablets, etc can save the day!
What's a great source to buy formal clothing for children?
Laura RossiFrom their very first matching Christmas Outfits to First Communion, THE CHILDREN'S PLACE is my go-to store and e-retailer for formal clothing. (And for all wardrobe needs.) I have been thrilled with every single purchase I have made for my boy - girl twins (now 9 years old) at THE CHILDREN'S PLACE. The prices are great, the styles are classic, sales are always happening online, sizes are accurate, and the clothing is beautiful. And since I have to always buy for a boy and a girl (twins), i love the one-stop shopping which also includes shoes. I can't think of a better store -- where can you buy bathing suits AND First Communion Dresses at the same time??!!! www.childrensplace.com
What are some creative ways that a bride can involve children in her wedding day?
Laura RossiMy twins were participants in our nanny's wedding. She is a member of our extended family and chose our daughter to be her flower-girl and our son the ringer-bearer. The twins did all the traditional tasks but there were a few really original ways the bride involved our children, too. It was a special day that we will never forget: 1. Our daughter J was the bride's partner in everything at her bridal shower. My daughter helped open the gifts and was like a little bride. By the time the wedding day arrived, my daughter knew the bridal party and felt like a big girl and part of everything and was ready to walk down the aisle with rose petals. 2. On the wedding day, our son (who loves vehicles) had a special ride in the limo and as ring bearer, got to hang with all the big "boys" and he, too, felt incredible comfortable and happy to be part of the celebration. 3. The Bride danced a special dance each with my children - one dance with my daughter and once dance with my son. I could not hold back the tears! 4. The Groom gave my children the chance to select some songs they liked to be played during the wedding for dancing and fun. 5. Our two members of the wedding party were given cameras and they took pictures and floated around the room like a mini bride and groom. 6. My twins rec'd matching gifts that connected them to the Bride and Groom. 7. The Bride did a great job of having kids food, dessert, drinks and goodies that my children and others would like to eat. Finally, our table was near the wedding party and the twins felt special being so close to the Bride and Groom. # # #
What's your family's favorite board game, and why? (Please mention the best ages for the game)
Laura RossiWe still love Candy Land. It's a classic we all enjoy and my boy-girl twins are 9! We also enjoy War (the card game) which I have LOVED since I was a little girl. Happy Gaming!
How did you know you were ready for another baby?
Laura RossiAs a Mother of Twins, I didn't need to make this decision. 2 for the price of one! Doubly blessed with my boy and girl.
What are your tips for organizing a child's closet so that you can stay ahead of growth spurts and seasonal changes?
Laura RossiHere is how I manage two different closets for my Boy-Girl Twins. I've been doing this for 9 years and it's fail-proof : 1. I only have in-season clothing in each closet. 2. I organize the closets by clothing -- pants with pants, shirts with shirts, etc. 3. I always buy transitional clothing, layering pieces, and coats in a slightly bigger size so we are always ready for growth spurts and also can get more wears out of each piece. 4. When I change clothing out (winter to summer for example), I do an inventory of what we will need and make a note of it for future shopping. 5. For undergarments, I buy the current size I need and the next size up -- I can't have my babies wearing tight undies! 6. Finally, we fill in with hand-me-downs whenever we can from our big and generous family. Happy Dressing!
Can you recommend a great summer snack to feed kids on break or to pack for days at camp? (Please include a link to the recipe.)
Laura RossiI LOVE all the creative and delicious sounding recipes here. Wow! I'm sticking to my original submission idea and so I hope you won't find my idea silly -- here goes: one of our go-to snacks for camp (or traveling) is dry cereal in a zip lock bag. It does not need refrigeration, it won't melt, it's cheap, and best of all it's healthy if you chose whole grain and non-sugary cereals for your children. Since my children started finger food, we've kept this in rotation. The recipe is simple: open a box of cereal, pour in a zip lock bag, pack! If your child has sensory needs or special needs the bonus is crunchy cereal provides sensory input. Happy Snacking!
What's on your bucket list of things to do with your kids this summer?
Laura RossiAs a child and teen, I always created my SUMMER TO DO LIST. The list was usually long and mostly impossible to complete but it was fun trying. As a parent, I'm just as ambitious about summer. My Summer 2012 bucket list with our boy-girl twins, age 9, includes: 1. Learning How To Fish 2. Learning (Some Basic) Italian 3. Playing One Board Game a Week 4. Reading, Reading, Reading 5. Writing (Some) Blog Posts Together 6. Cooking One New Recipe Every Week 7. Running Through The Sprinkler in Our Yard Here's to Sun, Sprinklers, and Summer Fun!
What's a great finger food that your kids love? Please include a link.
Laura RossiSliced Banana with crunchy peanut butter is tied with good ol' fashioned popcorn! Http://www.mysocalledsensorylife.com
What's the funniest thing your child has ever said?
Laura RossiThe funniest thing my twins have ever said (and they still say it all the time) is, "Mom, you talk TOO much!" -- it's funny because they are 100% right! I'm a talker -- as a Mom, for my work, and in life. I love to chat.
What's a great school lunch box meal your kids love? Include a link to a photo if you have one!
Laura RossiMy twins LOVE my cold pasta salad -- hands down it is their favorite lunch box meal. The salad can be made in advance and since it's a cold salad, it travels well in a thermos. It's fun to eat for all kids -- K and up. Best of all: it is a complete meal (carbs, veggies, protein). Pack some fruit and a drink and your little ones will have healthy fuel to get them through the school day with flying colors. (Note: I usually make a big batch and serve it to the twins a few times in the same week.) Mangia!
What's your best household management tip for organizing the family's school year schedules? Include a link to a photo if you have one!
Laura RossiI have 9 year old girl-boy twins. The two are VERY different and have different activites and schedules. They are entering 4th grade and like I've done every year since kindergarten, I make a universal color-coded kid schedule that we tack up to our refrigerator. It's very simple (and not fancy) but it works like magic. Here's how: 1. Using Word on my computer, I select the Table icon and make a chart with columns 2. I color code (our daughter is pink, our son is blue, combination activities are green). 3. As soon as school sends home schedules, we huddle around my lap top and add everything: specials (like PE and ART and library - don't forget those books!), after school activities and clubs, sports (karate, ballet), and any other appointments. 4. Once our masterpiece is finished, it goes up on the fridge and everyone also gets a copy. During the first few weeks of school I make sure to have each of the twins review the schedule and eventually they memorize their days (along with Mom). 5. For special items that come in during the year, we use a wipe board/bulletin board and tack those sheets where we can see them. We rarely miss anything with our time-tested method. Happy Scheduling!
What makes a great family holiday card? Please share a link to a helpful image or resource.
Laura RossiThe very best holiday cards capture a pure, candid moment of love -- between siblings and/or entire families. Over the years, I've learned that the season does not matter (winter, spring, summer, fall) it's that special look that shares your family's unique personality and love for others that makes the best holiday card. Happy Holidays and Don't Forget To Smile for the Camera!
What's your child's favorite thing to do in the snow? Please include a link to a picture if you have one.
Laura RossiMy daughter's favorite snow activity is making Snow Angels. She's always LOVED this tradition (who doesn't?) and most of the time the whole family ends up laying down in the snow flapping arms and legs to make the very best Snow Angel Family. Fa la la!
What are the most important things to do while on maternity leave before going back to work?
Laura RossiREST! SPEND TIME WITH YOUR NEW BABY! Enjoy every second, be present, be in the moment. Freeze dinners, organize your home, have playdates, lunch dates and FUN.
Does your family have a special St. Patrick's Day tradition? Please also include a link to a photo, if you have one.
Laura RossiI'm Italian but my husband is part-Irish and our twins LOVE being able to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing green head-to-toe. For this Italian Mama, it's fun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day for the first time!
If you were giving a commencement speech, what's one piece of advice you'd give to young women who want to include motherhood in their futures?
Laura RossiThe best piece of advice I can give is this: Plan for motherhood the way you plan for your career. Don't be afraid to seek success professionally AND personally. Women today (and in the past) are encouraged to focus on career only and then it is too late to start a family. You CAN have it all ladies!
Can you suggest a fun summer activity like berry picking that helps kids learn where food comes from? Please link to a picture we can use if you have one.
Laura RossiThe very best way we teach our twins about food and where it comes from is a true gift: we are part of a local farm community (run by a family member!) and we visit the farm weekly to pick vegetables, fruits, and learn about what is growing now and why. It's inspiring and beautiful because my children try new, just-picked veggies every week ranging from kale to radishes to bok choy. It's like going back in time -- visiting the farm, gathering our food, cooking it that night and week. It's a weekly gift we are delighted to have in our family every summer (and this winter we are joining the winter share for year round produce). Eventually, our twins will work on this farm, too. Good food, community, giving back, and supporting local farmers -- life lessons that I know our twins will pass along. NOTE: most communities have local farm shares and they are easy to fine online and to join. I suggest everyone look into this. And we are also growing our own veggies this year, too.
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Is it possible to place an image/icon next to each option within the combobox? I looked through the threads and I didn't find any.
Is it possible to place an image/icon next to each option within the combobox? I looked through the threads and I didn't find any.
I have done a similar thing at work for a project. I couldn't see any built-in funcionality for this in the Ext library but it is a pretty simple thing and can be done wrting a few CSS rules. I will try to put the code I have used here if I don't forget tomorrow while I was at office (bump this thread or better PM me tomorrow)
This is the rule that I have used for icons in combo:
Here how it looks like:Code:.x-combo-list-item { background: url(/WebtopLite/img/ico-library.gif) no-repeat 1px 2px; padding-left: 20px; }
Thank you Skeleton. I think this would only allow you to apply one image for all options, correct?
Code:Ext.form.ComboBox({ ... tpl : '

', ... });
I got here by google on searching the same issue for Extjs 4.
The solution for ExtJs4 is the listConfig entry:
PHP Code:
xtype: 'combobox',
anchor: '100%',
listConfig: {
getInnerTpl: function(displayField) {
return ' {' + displayField + '}';
name: 'type',
fieldLabel: 'Group Type',
displayField: 'label',
hiddenName: 'type',
queryMode: 'local',
store: 'group.Types',
valueField: 'id'
Hello All,
I came up with a situation where I have to handle the click events of the image added to the list items through tpl.
Can anyone guide me in this direction
You mean a click does something on the image only, but not on the rest of the combo item?
Hm, this would be my approach:
PHP Code:
comboBox.getEl().on('click', function(event, target) {
if(target == 'img') {
//do something


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created April 22, 2010 · complexity basic · author Fritzophrenic · version 7.0
Setting 'foldmethod' to syntax causes two annoying problems: a general slow-down of Vim when inserting/completing text, and folds which go "SPROING!" every time you insert text which creates a new fold.
The first problem is caused by Vim's syntax folding being so slow compared to other methods; see :help todo.txt and search for "folding with 'foldmethod'".
The second problem applies to any automatic folding method—be it marker, syntax, or expression folding—inserting text which starts a fold will automatically open all folds beneath the insertion point.
To work around both issues, you can temporarily switch to a manual fold method when entering insert mode, and switch back when leaving it. This will save any currently open/closed folds while in insert mode without creating new folding regions, and restore your preferred settings when leaving insrt mode. Presumably you will enter both the opening and closing of a fold in one insertion; this method is not all that effective otherwise.
To accomplish the workaround, use the InsertEnter and InsertLeave autocmd events. Since 'foldmethod' is a window-local option, store the old value in a window-local variable:
" Don't screw up folds when inserting text that might affect them, until " leaving insert mode. Foldmethod is local to the window. autocmd InsertEnter * let w:last_fdm=&foldmethod | setlocal foldmethod=manual autocmd InsertLeave * let &l:foldmethod=w:last_fdm
This is probably good enough in most situations, but remember that some autocmds or mappings, or use of the mouse (gasp!) might cause Vim to switch windows without leaving insert mode. This will cause problems without a little bit more effort; we could restore the wrong fold method, leave foldmethod at manual permanently in another window, or even get an error when leaving insert mode. The following should work better:
" Don't screw up folds when inserting text that might affect them, until " leaving insert mode. Foldmethod is local to the window. Protect against " screwing up folding when switching between windows. autocmd InsertEnter * if !exists('w:last_fdm') | let w:last_fdm=&foldmethod | setlocal foldmethod=manual | endif autocmd InsertLeave,WinLeave * if exists('w:last_fdm') | let &l:foldmethod=w:last_fdm | unlet w:last_fdm | endif
Note that secondary windows open on the same buffer in the same tab page will not be protected, since foldmethod is a window-local option. Probably a :windo command could also solve the issue in this case if desired.
With the above workaround, the slowdown is only deferred to the switch out of insert mode, which can be considerable as well, for example when using syntax foldings in a TeX file. I therefore created the plugin https://github.com/Konfekt/FastFold that only updates the fold upon saving the currently edited buffer. Give it a shot if you run into the same issue. --July 21, 2014
There is also an issue when pasting within normal mode or undoing an edit. Is there a way to temporarily disable foldmethod when doing those operations also? Especially when the yankring plugin remaps my 'p'/'P' keys and the repeat plugin remaps my 'u' key.
- When would you automatically enable it again? It is easy to manually set the foldmethod to 'manual' and back to 'syntax' with a simple :set command. Another suggestion is to set it to 'syntax' only briefly at key points to set up folds, then switch to 'manual' for most of your editing. This will mean folds only update when you save, when they are probably stable anyway, but may get out-of-date during extended editing sessions. Something like:
autocmd Syntax foo setl fdm=syntax autocmd Syntax foo setl fdm=manual autocmd BufWritePost *.foo setl fdm=syntax autocmd BufWritePost *.foo setl fdm=manual
- --Fritzophrenic 21:33, December 1, 2011 (UTC)
- >When would you automatically enable it again?
- Instead of using autocommands here, I was thinking of using key mapping, so pasting or undoing would first trigger the foldmethod=manual, then the intended action of the key command, then re-enabling the foldmethod to what it was before. Just not sure how to properly map it so that arbitrary plugins that extend these actions by themselves mapping onto them still work.
- Unfortunately nesting mappings like this is often difficult, especially if you're trying to do it in a generic way.
- Good plugins often set up their mappings to a <Plug>something mapping. See :help using-<Plug> for details. If the plugin author did this, then for a specific mapping, you can do something like:
:nmap <silent> u :setl fdm=manual<CR><Plug>SomeUndoMap:normal! u<CR>:setl fdm=syntax<CR>
- However, the above mapping as written will not work with a count, you'll need to tweak it if desired. And doing something similar for paste will take some work to get it working with arbitrary registers.
- If the author of the plugin does not use <SID> or s: stuff in the mapping, then you can do something similar even if they do not use <Plug>.
- I'm skeptical, however, that this is really the solution you want to go with. The problem is not the action itself, it's when Vim tries to update syntax fold information when the fold regions are incompletely defined. The only way to make Vim handle this well is if you update both the begin and end of a region without fdm=syntax. So re-enabling syntax folding after every undo/paste will gain you nothing. And, you'd need to map potentially every command that could ever change your buffer. Probably not a very fun task! Maybe the best thing to do in your case would be the BufWritePost method I mention, or map one key to disable automatic folding and another key to enable it. This final method will give you the most flexibility but will obviously no longer provide automatic folding. Perhaps the best thing would be the BufWritePost method, combined with a single mapping to update folds by applying and un-applying fdm=syntax. Then you control exactly when Vim updates folds, only when you are ready for it.
- Fritzophrenic 16:47, December 2, 2011 (UTC)
I tried
autocmd Syntax foo setl fdm=syntax autocmd Syntax foo setl fdm=manual autocmd BufWritePost *.foo setl fdm=syntax autocmd BufWritePost *.foo setl fdm=manual
but to no avail. When executing them manually, it works, but after activating fdm=syntax it needs a moment for it (possibly to scan for foldpoints). When doing it via autocmd nothing like that happens, and no folds are created anywhere. Tried with * and different autocmds, nothing works here. It is as if vim checks only after all autocmds have been executed what foldmethod to use...
- Hmm. You can try a BufWinEnter instead of Syntax for the setl fdm=manual. Or, instead of setting it directly, you could create (during a Syntax autocmd) a CursorHold/CursorMoved/InsertEnter autocmd which sets the foldmethod to manual and removes itself. This is a bit of a hack but should work. If neither of these methods work, or you need help creating them, I'd ask on #vim on Freenode, or on the vim_use mailing list. See Asking questions. --Fritzophrenic 21:40, January 23, 2012 (UTC)


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Famed creator of the The Sims, Will Wright recently spoke out on the future of dedicated video game consoles, noting that they'll likely lose a bit of their relevance as gaming begins to expand and diversify across a wide spectrum of devices.
Speaking to GI.biz, Wright clarified his point by explaining that he does not believe that consoles are "doomed" per say, but rather that they'll likely fade from the forefront as casual gaming continues to grow in popularity.
I think they're not going to become the mainstay of the market like they had been.
I think there'll probably still be dedicated game machines going forwards, sitting on a shelf next to your HDTV. I think that they're going to be catering to a very specific kind of player, which probably isn't that different from what they were catering to before. It's just that a lot more people are now playing games, and they're not playing it on that device.
There is no doubt that the industry is growing, and while hardcore console gaming is still very relevant in today's world of entertainment, the soaring popularity of iOS and social network games have quickly begun to prove just as popular, if not more so.
Wright then went on to talk specifically about how games have evolved over the past several years, stating that while "games really used to be something that were targeted to 16-year-old boys," the industry has evolved so that "now we have people of all generations, genders, walks of life, playing games, a lot of them on their cell phones, or on Facebook, or whatever."


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Connect is where Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players will join Groups, start up Clans and delve into the games' theatre modes. It's where Beachhead Studios head Chacko Sonny believes Elite's most useful, most compelling features may lie. There's more in the "behind the scenes" video, if you're interested in what Elite may bring to Call of Duty.
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USO Troupe Visits Base at Heart of European Assurance, Deterrence
By Jim Garamone
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany, Dec. 8, 2016 - It is ironic that the final stop in the Chairman's 2016 USO Holiday Tour is at this major training base in the heart of Bavaria.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford and his senior enlisted advisor, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, chose Grafenwoehr as one of the stops on the USO Tour this year because they wanted to go to bases that are doing important work and "are kind of hard to get to."
Graf -- as it is affectionately called by service members -- fits that bill. The base has taken on added importance as the United States, its NATO allies and its partners confront a resurgent Russia. It fits in the same mold as the previous stops on the tour.
The Mission Continues
The first stop for the tour, which included actors Scarlett Johansson and Chris Evans, NBA legend Ray Allen, Olympic gold medalist Maya DiRado, country music star Craig Campbell and mentalist Jim Karol, was Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.
The airmen and soldiers at the base helped evacuate their families in February and weathered an attempted coup in Ankara that closed the base in July, but still they continue to launch air missions to Iraq and Syria that are pounding the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
The next stop was Qatar, where permanent party and rotational service members plan and launch strikes against ISIL, and whose mere presence deters Iran.
Then it was on to Afghanistan, where the troupe visited soldiers at Forward Operating Base Gamberi and Bagram Airfield who are supporting Afghan forces in their fight for their country.
And finally, Graf.
"I don't think there is a busier group of soldiers in the United States Army than the ones that are right here in the general area," Dunford told troops at the base. "We have an appreciation for the exercise tempo and the training tempo. But from where I sit, I also have appreciation for the impact you are having on how our allies feel about U.S. commitment."
Tangible Proof of Commitment to Europe
The chairman said he often points to the service members based in and around Graf as tangible signs of America's dedication to the NATO alliance and its partners in the region.
"If anyone wants to talk about deterring and challenging the threats here in Europe, the greatest way to do that is by showing strength," he said. "And the strength that we show in Germany to our partners and allies and our potential adversaries are you, doing what you are doing."
The service members are helping build capabilities at the Grafenwoehr training areas and exporting it to countries like Ukraine, Dunford said. "When they watch your exercises and they see what you do across Europe on a day-to-day basis, I guarantee it makes a difference both in assurance and deterrence," the general said.
Troxell told the service members and their families that he understands the work requires a lot of time away from home, but it is making a difference. "It's having a huge impact assuring our allies and deterring any kind of strategic threats," he said.
Earlier in the day, the USO troupe visited with members of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment who are training to deploy to Eastern Europe. They saw the troopers at Graf's Gunfighter Range and at the Reconfigurable Vehicle Tactical Trainer. They then fired M240 machine guns, rode Stryker vehicles and looked at the various pieces of equipment the cavalry soldiers use.
The USO troupe is proof positive that "folks back home are thinking of you, particularly at this time of year," Dunford said. "Folks back home appreciate what you are doing."


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1) Logan turns 300 – If he steps on the field tonight, Fire captain Logan Pause will continue to chip away at C.J. Brown's Fire record 372 competitive appearances, fittingly making his 300th in the Anniversary Game vs. Philadelphia.
One of the fittest players to ever suit up for the Men in Red, Pause has to this point averaged 29.9 competitive appearances since 2003, with tonight's game putting him at an even 30 average over his 10 game career.
The second-year captain set a personal record of 34 appearances just last season. Sitting at 28 on the season heading into Wednesday night's game, Pause could still break that record before the end of the year.
The Breakdown: 255 in Major League Soccer (2nd all-time), 13 in MLS Cup Playoffs (tied 12th all-time), 23 in U.S. Open Cup (third all-time), four in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and four in SuperLiga.
Asked this week about making his 300th appearance, the Fire captain said, "It's a long time and a lot of games. I don't harp on too many of those numbers but I'm honored to have been able to represent this club for so long. This place is a big part of me and so something like that means a lot."
2) Playoff Scenarios - Unfortunately there isn't a way for the team to clinch playoff qualification tonight but a win against the Union would go a long to set the Fire up for a chance to seal the deal in multiple scenarios on Saturday. Below are all the possible scenarios for the Fire to move to the postseason by the end of the week.\
- Defeat Philadelphia (Wednesday) and New York (Saturday)
- Earn a win and draw over the two matches AND a Columbus Crew loss OR draw vs. Sporting KC (Saturday)
- Earn a win and draw over two matches AND a Houston Dynamo loss vs. Montreal (Saturday)
- Earn a win over two matches AND a Columbus Crew loss OR draw OR a Houston Dynamo loss
- Draw both games AND a Columbus Crew loss
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3) Three Legends Return – As part of the club's 15th Anniversary celebration, three of the #Fire15 Players, Chris Armas, Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Peter Nowak have returned to Chicago and will be honored at halftime of tonight's game.
Together, the group amassed a combined nine championships, 11 appearances in championship matches, 496 games, 61 goals and 141 assists.
4) Two that won't be on the field – Are Fire head coach Frank Klopas and defender Gonzalo Segares, both of whom were sent off in last Friday's match at Sporting KC. The one-match bans are the second for both player and coach this season but thankfully the Fire have come away victorious when each were unable to take part.
The replacements? Assistants Mike Matkovich and Leo Percovich will serve as co-head coaches for the night like they did when Klopas was suspended for the team's 2-1 victory on May 4 at Chivas. Its likely Dan Gargan will deputize for Segares at left back as he did when Segares was suspended in a 1-0 win on June 29 at Sporting KC and injured in a 1-1 draw July 28 at San Jose.
5) Score First – Hat tip to my boss, Brendan Hannan for the research on this stat but since head coach Frank Klopas took the helm at the end of May last season, the Fire have never lost a game when scoring first, going 16-0-4 overall and 9-0-1 when hitting the back of the net first in 2012.
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As stated in the introduction, the purpose of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is the practical safeguarding of people and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity [90.1(A)]. Ensuring branch circuits, feeders and services are not undersized is one aspect of practical safeguarding. Requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder and service loads are provided in Article 220. Results from these calculations are then used to size conductors and overcurrent protective devices. While the size of the grounded or neutral conductor could be the same as the ungrounded (hot) conductors, it may be possible to reduce the size and still be in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Depending on the system and the load, the current draw on the neutral or grounded conductor could be significantly less than the current draw on the ungrounded conductors. While most of the requirements in Article 220 pertain to calculating loads on ungrounded conductors, one section pertains to calculating neutral loads. Provisions in 220.61 cover basic calculations, permitted reductions and prohibited reductions for feeder or service neutral loads. Because there are no neutral load calculation procedures in Part IV, Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations, all neutral loads must be calculated in accordance with 220.61. Therefore, calculate the neutral load in accordance with 220.61 regardless of whether the feeder or service calculation was performed in accordance with the standard method or optional method.
Last month's column concluded by covering grounded-conductor identification. This month, the discussion continues with feeder or service neutral loads as specified in 220.61.
The feeder or service neutral load is the maximum unbalance of the load determined by Article 220. As stated in 220.61(A), the maximum unbalanced load shall be the maximum net calculated load between the neutral conductor and any one ungrounded conductor. When calculating the neutral load, it is not necessary to include loads that do not contribute to the neutral current. For example, a nondwelling occupancy has a calculated service load of 92 amperes on one phase and 88 amperes on the other phase. The loads have been balanced as evenly as possible. This calculated load already includes the noncontinuous and continuous loads at 100 percent and 125 percent, respectively. An electric water heater is one of the loads included in the load calculation. The water heater has a current draw of 19 amperes at 240 volts. The voltage at this panelboard will be single-phase, 120/240 volts. Since the water heater is 240 volts, it will not contribute to the neutral current. Therefore, 19 amperes can be omitted from the neutral load calculation. Subtract 19 amperes from the highest calculated load (92 – 19 = 73 amperes). Although the feeder conductors must have an ampere rating of at least 92 amperes, the conductor feeding the neutral must have an ampacity of at least 73 amperes (see Figure 1).
While the neutral conductor in the last example could be the same size as the ungrounded conductors, it could be smaller and still be Code-compliant. For example, what minimum size THHN copper conductors are required for the service in the last example? All conductor terminations are rated 75°C. Because of the 75°C terminations, select the allowable ampacity in the 75°C column of Table 310.16. The ungrounded conductors have a calculated load of 92 amperes. Therefore, the minimum size is 3 AWG copper for the ungrounded conductors. The neutral conductor must have an allowable ampacity of only 73 amperes. The minimum size required for the neutral conductor is 4 AWG (see Figure 2).
When calculating the feeder or service neutral load, it is permissible to apply a demand factor of 70 percent to household electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units and electric dryers. A service or feeder supplying loads specified in 220.61(B)(1) or (2) shall be permitted to have an additional demand factor of 70 percent as determined by the basic calculation. For example, a clothes dryer will be installed in a one-family dwelling. What is the minimum neutral load on the service for a 5,500-watt clothes dryer? When calculating feeder or service neutral loads for clothes dryers, start by finding the feeder or service load. Because there is only one dryer, the minimum service load (at 100 percent) is 5,500 volt-amperes [Table 220.54]. Now, multiply the service load by 70 percent (5,500 × 70% = 3,850). The minimum neutral load on the service for a 5,500-watt clothes dryer is 3,850 volt-amperes (see Figure 3).
The demand factor for the neutral load may be in addition to any demand factors that may have already been applied. Demand factors for household electric clothes dryers are in Table 220.54, and demand factors for household electric cooking equipment are in Table 220.55. For example, a 10-unit apartment building will have a 12-kW range in each apartment. What load will these ranges add to a service neutral calculation? Start by looking in the left column of Table 220.55 for 10 appliances. The maximum demand for 10 12-kW ranges is 25 kW. The neutral load can be calculated by multiplying the maximum demand by 70 percent (25 × 70% = 17.5 kW). The neutral load for 10 12-kW household electric ranges is 17.5 kW (see Figure 4).
Where the calculated neutral current is more than 200 amperes, another reduction is permitted. Where the feeder or service is supplied from a three-wire DC or single-phase AC system; a four-wire, three-phase, three-wire, two-phase system; or a five-wire, two-phase system, it is permissible to apply a demand factor of 70 percent to that portion of the unbalanced load in excess of 200 amperes [220.61(B)(2)]. This demand factor is also in addition to any demand factors that may have already been applied. For example, after calculating the service load for an office building by the basic calculation, the neutral load is 216,000 volt-amperes. What is the neutral load after applying the demand factor from 220.61(B)(2)? The electrical service will be supplied by a 208Y/120-volt, three-phase, four-wire system. First, convert volt-amperes to amperes. Since this is a 208-volt, three-phase system, the total voltage is 360 volts (208 × 1.732 = 360.256 ~ 360). Divide 216,000 volt-amperes by the total voltage of 360 volts (216,000 ÷ 360 = 600). The neutral load (before the additional 70 percent demand factor) is 600 amperes. Find the amperes in excess of 200 amperes (600 – 200 = 400). Multiply 400 amperes by the 70 percent demand factor (400 × 70% = 280). Add 280 back to the original 200-ampere load (280 + 200 = 480). This office building has a neutral demand load of 480 amperes (see Figure 5).
Next month, the discussion of feeder and service load calculations continues.
MILLER, owner of Lighthouse Educational Services, teaches classes and seminars on the electrical industry. He is the author of "Illustrated Guide to the National Electrical Code" and "The Electrician's Exam Prep Manual." He can be reached at 615.333.3336, email@example.com and www.charlesRmiller.com.