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// Copyright © 2017 Guilherme Rambo. All rights reserved.
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import Cocoa
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The AmbientLED from Philips is the latest LED light designed to replace the 60 watt bulbs in people’s homes. Unlike older LEDs I tested, this light is definitely up to that job. It gives off 800 lumens of warm light, while running on 12 watts. It’s the first LED light to earn an ENERGY STAR […]
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About Her Yoga Secrets
Developed by Zoe Bray-Cotton, Her Yoga Secrets (also known as Yoga Burn) is a 12-week follow-along video series designed exclusively for women that claims to dramatically increase flexibility, improve your health, reduce stress, and help you experience a brighter outlook on life.
Have you regularly attended yoga classes before, but found they didn’t meet your expectations? If so, Zoe claims that Her Yoga Secrets can help you experience all the benefits yoga is capable of providing, in addition to a boosted metabolism, flatter belly, tighter booty, and a reshaped body. She even claims Yoga Burn can help you get in the best shape of your life!
To accomplish this, the Yoga Burn program uses something called dynamic sequencing, which can deliver “near effortless” weight management without restricting dieting or cardio, all from the comfort of your own home.
Regardless of your experience, flexibility, or goals, Zoe promises that Her Yoga Secrets involves a strategic, progressive approach to yoga that’s proven to deliver results. But is it really some kind of breakthrough, or is it just the same old repackaged yoga moves you could probably learn elsewhere online, for free?
That’s exactly what we’ll explore here, first by taking a deeper dive into the Her Yoga Secrets program.
How Does Her Yoga Secrets Work?
Based on what we learned in their promotional video, the Her Yoga Secrets program was strategically built in 3 unique phases:
Phase 1: Foundational Flow – Here, you’ll form a “super solid” yoga foundation that allows beginners and advanced students to immediately experience the most powerful benefits yoga has to offer. You’ll also learn new poses that were specifically designed to boost metabolism and begin tightening your problem areas. Throughout the process, Zoe will make sure you execute each move effectively and safely.
Phase 2: Transitional Flow – This phase is dedicated to offering all the “feel good” benefits yoga can offer, while introducing exclusive body shaping strategies. You’ll combine some of the moves you learned during Phase 1 into specific sequences that provide “mood enhancing energy.” Then, you’ll transition into poses designed to tighten and tone female problem areas, while learning how to link poses together. In the end, the company claims your body will feel and look better.
Phase 3: Mastery Flow – According to Zoe, this is where Yoga Burn’s “magic happens.” You’ll combine everything you’ve learned from the previous 2 phases into sequences that “fully fire up” your metabolism, tighten your booty, and transform your body. Every movement in this phase is custom designed to deliver maximum visual results in the shortest amount of time, so you’ll look and feel your sexiest.
What’s the Deal With Yoga Burn’s Dynamic Sequencing?
Regardless of the phase you’re in, Yoga Burn is built around something known as dynamic sequencing, which involves doing exactly the right pose, for the right amount of time, and in the right sequence, in order to “perfectly challenge your body without pushing too far.” This way, you’ll be able to get the most out of each yoga session.
The thing is that dynamic sequencing (at least as it relates to yoga) is nothing new, and appears to have originated with a book titled The Yoga Practice Guide. And although its name might sound technical—or even scientific—it just references the fact that you’ll move through a changing (i.e. dynamic) set (or sequence) of yoga moves.
Now, Zoe claims that Her Yoga Secrets features completely unique moves that provide benefits you won’t find with other programs. Unfortunately, she doesn’t provide any additional information we can use to verify her claims—including that the Yoga Burn program is “proven to deliver results.”
What about yoga in general, though? It seems to be extraordinarily popular, but does it provide any real-world benefits?
What Is Yoga? Is It Beneficial?
If you were to ask 100 different people what yoga is, many would probably tell you that it involves maintaining certain body positions for specific amounts of time. Outside of this though, they might not be able to tell you much more.
The reality is that yoga is an ancient practice that also involves controlling the breath, clearing the mind, and maintaining focus on the present moment (otherwise known as meditation). There are also many different schools (or approaches) to yoga, a few of the more popular include:
Hatha
Vinyassa
Power
Astanga
Bikram
Iyengar
So, although many of the poses might be similar, your relationship with them can vary depending on your approach and your progress.
Regardless of the school, you’ll find that there are poses to target just about every muscle in your body, and the bodyweight resistance provided during these poses can help tighten and tone your muscles. Yoga is also proven to improve flexibility and strength, while being low-impact.
Pro tip: However, yoga is not an aerobic activity, so it probably won’t replace your cardio sessions, as claimed by Zoe in the Yoga Burn video. The good news is that yoga can help make you more mindful of your body—including the foods you feed it—which can possibly have an impact on your weight.
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How Much Does Yoga Burn Cost? Does It Include DVDs?
There are two versions of the Her Yoga Secrets program, both of which are priced at $37:
Completely Green Version (digital download only)
Digital Plus Physical Version (digital download and physical copies through the mail)
Regardless of which option you choose, Yoga Burn will come with 3 special bonuses:
Follow Along Audio Classes – Helps you experience all the same benefits as the videos, even when you’re on the go.
Tranquility Flow – A unique set and sequence of poses designed specifically to provide immediate stress relief.
Immersion – A community of thousands of real women who can help answer your questions and offer support during your transformation. Here, you’ll be able to receive individual help, attend coaching calls, and more.
All Her Yoga Secret orders are processed through a third-party named Clickbank, who also offers a 60-day refund policy on all purchases. In order to request one, you’ll need to call customer service at 800-390-6035.
Before wrapping up, let’s learn more about Her Yoga Secrets’ creator.
Who Is Zoe Bray-Cotton?
According to the Her Yoga Secrets website, Zoe Bray-Cotton is a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, and female body transformation specialist. She has over 10 years of personal training experience and has taught all major forms of yoga “through some of the most well known and renowned gyms in North America.”
Outside of this quick little blurb, we didn’t uncover any additional information about Zoe from any third-party, non-affiliate websites. As such, we couldn’t verify if any of this information is accurate, or if this is even a real person (versus a pseudonym).
Taking all of this together, should you give Her Yoga Secrets a try?
Is Her Yoga Secrets the Best Fitness Program for You?
The bottom line is that you want a body you can be proud of, and there’s little doubt that most yoga programs—Her Yoga Secrets/Yoga Burn included—can help you move closer to this goal. However, exactly which program’s best for you depends on a variety of factors, such as:
Do you have any injuries or physical limitations that might make some moves more suitable than others?
Are you brand new to yoga? Have you taken a couple classes, or are you relatively advanced and are looking to expand your pose repertoire?
Is this type of yoga enjoyable for you, or are other forms better suited to your tastes?
Are you looking to lose weight, tone and tighten, or a combination of the two?
… just to name a few.
As with any other fitness program, it’s always wise to talk with your doctor before beginning, which would be an ideal time to ask them about Yoga Burn specifically, and yoga in general. On top of this, it appears that the Her Yoga Secrets program is geared more toward beginners, so if you’re further along in your yoga journey, these exercises might quickly become boring.
Finally, regardless of the program you choose, yoga isn’t exactly known as a great way to burn calories (although there are plenty of other wonderful benefits). So, if your primary goal is to lose weight, programs like Yoga Burn might not be your first choice.
Looking for another low-impact, enjoyable—and nearly cost-free—method of shedding pounds and inches? Why not explore walking?
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11 Chefs—13 recipes—from Jacques Pepin’s White Bean and Sardine Toasts to Thierry Rautureau’s Baked Washington Apple. Delicious recipes that nourish the brain and help slow the advance of cognitive decline. Even better, each is accompanied by an exhilarating painting of the main ingredient created by an equally vibrant person living with dementia.
You can order yours now. It will be ready for shipping in mid-October - just in time for the holidays.
The price is $15.00 plus tax and shipping. Net proceeds will support The Art of Alzheimer’s exhibitions and programs celebrating the power of creative expression to empower and enrich the lives of people living with dementia and memory loss.
September 27, 2017 – 7:30 pm. An Evening with Jean Smart. Emmy Award winning actress and Alzheimer’s Champion, Smart discusses her experiences and perspective on caregiving and support for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s.
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02/24/19, OP, Race 8, 4.42 CT
6F [Dirt] 1.07.04 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $84,000. Claiming Price $75,000.
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $75,000
Daily Double / Exacta / 50 Cent Trifecta / 10 Cent Superfecta
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 451, Win Percent 24.17, $1 ROI 0.74, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to OP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 318, Win Percent 29.56, $1 ROI 0.75, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to TAM.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 563, Win Percent 30.20, $1 ROI 0.78, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to TAM.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
11
Lady Breanna
5/2
Camacho S
Bennett Gerald S.
T
099.1991
4
Radiant Beauty
2-1
Camacho S
Delacour Arnaud
E
099.0693
13
Market Money
6-1
Gallardo A A
Bennett Dale
S
097.6075
12
Don't Charge It
3-1
Garcia J A
Hendry Stacy Lane
W
096.7455
2
Tanda's Joy
6-1
Morales P
O'Connell Kathleen
096.3507
10
Trickizar
6-1
Coa K J
Galvan Baltazar
F
095.8722
5
Postino's Idol
7/2
Centeno D
Einhorn Skip
094.7522
1
Hotty Toddy
6-1
Cannon D
Arboritanza Joseph
C
094.2976
7
Elusive Bae
10-1
Garcia J J
Colebrook Ben
J
092.4210
6
Teach Me Tonight
10-1
Alvarez J L
Yanez Moises R.
L
091.6226
3
Ghost Train
20-1
Bracho J A
Dini Michael
090.6174
8
Jima's Gold
30-1
Martinez O
Chain Pearl
090.0968
9
Honor's Parade
20-1
Butler D P
Rhone Bernell B.
088.7871
14
Its All You
30-1
Delgado D
Creel Rick
02/24/19, TAM, Race 8, 4.15 ET
6 1/2F [Dirt] 1.15.02 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $27,500. Claiming Price $75,000 (Races Where Entered For $40,000 Or Less Not Considered In Allowances).
FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLDWHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $75,000
Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta ($.50 minimum) / Superfecta ($.10 minimum) - Pick 3 ($.50 minimum) (Races 8-9-10) / Super High 5
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 563, Win Percent 30.20, $1 ROI 0.78, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to TAM.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 563, Win Percent 30.20, $1 ROI 0.78, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to TAM.
02/24/19, AQU, Race 6, 3.24 ET
7F [Dirt] 1.20.00 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $75,000. Claiming Price $62,500.
(UP TO $13,050 NYSBFOA) FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 TWICE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $62,500
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8), Double
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 747, Win Percent 30.79, $1 ROI 0.89, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to AQU.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
4
Big Birthday
6/5
Franco M
Brown Chad C.
TE
097.1147
6
Picture Day
7/2
Davis D
Rice Linda
C
096.6321
3
D J's Favorite
3-1
Alvarado J
Rice Linda
J
096.5662
5
Hailey's Flip
8-1
Gutierrez R
Capuano Gary
SW
095.2317
1
Short Kakes
6-1
Carmouche K
Cannizzo David A.
094.7248
2
Celesse
10-1
Navarro J
Taylor Joseph
FL
02/24/19, AQU, Race 7, 3.55 ET
1 1/8M [Dirt] 1.47.00 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $64,000. Claiming Price $25,000.
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $13,000 OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 747, Win Percent 30.79, $1 ROI 0.89, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to AQU.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
4
Battle of Saratoga
9/5
Alvarado J
Motion H. Graham
JFE
097.6102
6
Broadway Bay
9/2
Worrie A S
Englehart Jeffrey S.
T
097.4805
7
Calculated Risker
4-1
Franco M
Handal Raymond
SL
096.3023
2
Here Comes Tommy
6-1
Luzzi M J
Morrison John
W
095.9128
1
Zabaione
3-1
Gutierrez R
Bond H. James
093.1344
3
Fleet Irish
15-1
Hernandez H
Sells Rachel
C
091.8809
5
Holy Week
10-1
Hernandez B
Breed. Jr. Ronald
02/24/19, AQU, Race 8, 4.26 ET
6F [Dirt] 1.07.03 MAIDEN CLAIMING. Purse $33,000. Claiming Price $25,000.
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLDAND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE-BRED REGISTRY
Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10)
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 417, Win Percent 32.61, $1 ROI 0.91, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to AQU.
02/24/19, SA, Race 3, 2.15 PT
6 1/2F [Turf About] 1.10.04 STARTER ALLOWANCE. Purse $33,000.
DOWNHILL TURF FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLDAND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $50,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMING
$1 Exacta /$0.50 Trifecta / $2 Rolling Double - $0.50 Rolling Pick Three (Races 3-4-5) - $1 Superfecta (.10 Min.) / $2 HRR - (RED 1,4: 4/5. BLK 2,3: 6/5. GRN 5,6: 5/1.)
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 413, Win Percent 23.00, $1 ROI 0.73, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to SA.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
3
Sheza Chattykat
4-1
Van Dyke D
Puype Mike
JSFL
099.7527
4
Gypsy Blu
4-1
Rosario J
Glatt Mark
EW
098.8084
1
Madaket Sunset
5/2
Bejarano R
O'Neill Doug F.
098.3470
2
Operandi
3-1
Espinoza A
Knapp Steve
097.6302
6
Tiny Tina
4-1
Prat F
D'Amato Philip
C
097.3687
5
Take a Leap
6-1
Baze T
Ortiz. Sr. Manuel
T
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 590, Win Percent 28.31, $1 ROI 0.81, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to SA.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 405, Win Percent 34.81, $1 ROI 0.92, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to SA.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 590, Win Percent 28.31, $1 ROI 0.81, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to SA.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 405, Win Percent 34.81, $1 ROI 0.92, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to SA.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 569, Win Percent 31.63, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 286, Win Percent 32.52, $1 ROI 0.77, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 286, Win Percent 32.52, $1 ROI 0.77, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 569, Win Percent 31.63, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 569, Win Percent 31.63, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
6
Picara
5-1
Velazquez J R
Pletcher Todd A.
TFW
097.1087
4
War Cabinet
3-1
Ortiz J L
McGaughey III Claude R
096.7713
7
Giant Zinger
8-1
Leparoux J R
Mott William I.
SE
096.6311
3
Madame Uno
4-1
Ortiz. Jr. I
Fawkes David
JL
096.4073
2
Majestic Angel
8-1
Castellano J
Maker Michael J.
096.2369
1
Bitacora
5/2
Vasquez M A
Walder Peter R.
C
093.5255
5
So Charming
6-1
Juarez N
Matz Michael R.
02/24/19, GP, Race 12, 5.28 ET
1M [Turf] 1.31.02 ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. Purse $44,000. Claiming Price $16,000 (Races where entered for $12,500 or less not considered in allowances).
FOR STATE BRED FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR OPTIONAL CLAIMING PRICE OF $16,000
$1 Daily Double / $1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5 - $2 HRR - (RED 1,8,11: 4/5. BLK 2,4,5,7,10: 6/5. GRN 3,6,9: 12/1.)
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 496, Win Percent 27.62, $1 ROI 0.96, For Race Category Non-Maiden Turf
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
Rating
P#
Horse Name
M/L
Jockey
Trainer
Flags
Profit
ROI
WPC
W#
Occ
Condition
100.0000
1
Expected Ruler
5/2
Castellano J
Falcone. Jr. Robert N.
SE
097.5233
10
Blue Lute
7/2
Ortiz J L
Maker Michael J.
FC
26.80
1.20
36.76
25
68
Horse Best Closer
096.8087
11
Starship Apollo
4-1
Ortiz. Jr. I
O'Connell Kathleen
33.40
1.12
24.82
34
137
Last_Race Distance Is LT Today's Distance
096.7301
4
Lil Commissioner
6-1
Jaramillo E
Navarro Jorge
JT
096.4139
5
Pirate Beach
10-1
Hernandez R M
Sienkewicz William M.
W
49.80
1.17
29.25
43
147
Horse Best Workouts
094.6066
7
Squadron
9/2
Batista J A
Maragh Aubrey A.
094.5460
8
Zap Daddy
5-1
Ortiz. Jr. I
Gallegos Jose A.
093.5279
2
Blasphemy
15-1
Bravo J
Ramirez Luis M.
091.8862
3
Masterofthehouse
20-1
Hernandez. Jr. B J
Bourke W. John
33.40
1.12
24.82
34
137
Last_Race Distance Is LT Today's Distance
091.7596
9
Freedom Matters
20-1
Lopez C C
Iwinski Allen
L
090.1059
6
Russian Wine
30-1
Reyes L
Amaya Gustavo
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 569, Win Percent 31.63, $1 ROI 0.84, For Race Category Non-Maiden Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
If Race Is Off Turf
Top Horse(100.0000) - Races 286, Win Percent 32.52, $1 ROI 0.77, For Race Category MSW_MCLM Dirt
Best in race Flags - (J)ockey (T)rainer (S)peed (F)inish (E)arnings (W)orkouts (L)ead (C)loser
After scratches, a horse with stats MUST be the top rated horse for the profitable condition to be valid.
Profits are for $2 Win bets. ROI is based on $1. Stats are exclusive to GP.
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Swords & Soldiers HD is a cartoonish side-scrolling RTS game from 2010 that pits Vikings, Aztecs, and Chinese forces against one another in an effort to win the favor of the gods. You do so by gathering resources, building units, and using magic (along with brute force) to defeat your opponent and destroy their castle. It has a lengthy single-player campaign, as well as a number of multiplayer modes.
In GameSpot's 8/10 Swords & Soldiers review, we said, "It may not be as serious or ponderous as other RTS games out there, but don't let its appearance fool you: Swords & Soldiers is a great example of its genre, and its simple controls and abounding good humor are likely to engage even those who have never dipped their controllers into the strategy pool."
If you download Swords & Soldiers HD for free and find that you enjoy the game, you can pre-order Swords & Soldiers II Shawarmageddon for $20 on Steam. Ronimo Games has also launched a Kickstarter to add more content to the upcoming game, with various rewards for backers depending on how much they kick in. So grab your free copy of Swords & Soldiers HD here before the price goes back up and give it a try.
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'Rosewater' Uses Aframe for Remote Production
Production and post services company Sixteen19 used Aframe’s video production platform to expedite digital dailies delivery for Jon Stewart’s film Rosewater.
During production, Sixteen19 uploaded H.264 files to Aframe’s secure private cloud, where Aframe created a link to the footage and automatically sent it with an expiration date to team members and executives, who could review and approve content online, or download it locally on their iPad or laptop to view offline. “With Aframe, reviewers could make frame-accurate comments on the H.264 proxy that Aframe generates,” explains Ben Baker, workflow supervisor on Rosewater for Sixteen19, “and the metadata stays intact all the way through to the edit suite.”
Blackmagic Design today announced that Austin, Texas based full service production studio Zodiac Studios is using an ATEM Television Studio Pro 4K live production switcher and Video Assist 4K monitor/recorders for its ongoing Austin Music Live series. Cofounded by Robert Calder, owner and executive producer at Zodiac Studios, along with Producer and Creator David Christopher, the live streamed series celebrates the rich and diverse local talent that makes Austin the live music capital of the world. Austin Music Live supports and fosters the city’s $2 billion music tourism industry.
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[cuckoo]
# If turned on, Cuckoo will delete the original file after its analysis
# has been completed.
delete_original = off
# If turned on, Cuckoo will delete the copy of the original file in the
# local binaries repository after the analysis has finished. (On *nix this
# will also invalidate the file called "binary" in each analysis directory,
# as this is a symlink.)
delete_bin_copy = off
# Specify the name of the machinery module to use, this module will
# define the interaction between Cuckoo and your virtualization software
# of choice.
machinery = virtualbox
# Enable creation of memory dump of the analysis machine before shutting
# down. Even if turned off, this functionality can also be enabled at
# submission. Currently available for: VirtualBox and libvirt modules (KVM).
memory_dump = off
# When the timeout of an analysis is hit, the VM is just killed by default.
# For some long-running setups it might be interesting to terminate the
# moinitored processes before killing the VM so that connections are closed.
terminate_processes = off
# Enable automatically re-schedule of "broken" tasks each startup.
# Each task found in status "processing" is re-queued for analysis.
reschedule = off
# Enable processing of results within the main cuckoo process.
# This is the default behavior but can be switched off for setups that
# require high stability and process the results in a separate task.
process_results = on
# Limit the amount of analysis jobs a Cuckoo process goes through.
# This can be used together with a watchdog to mitigate risk of memory leaks.
max_analysis_count = 0
# Limit the number of concurrently executing analysis machines.
# This may be useful on systems with limited resources.
# Set to 0 to disable any limits.
max_machines_count = 0
# Limit the amount of VMs that are allowed to start in parallel. Generally
# speaking starting the VMs is one of the more CPU intensive parts of the
# actual analysis. This option tries to avoid maxing out the CPU completely.
max_vmstartup_count = 10
# Minimum amount of free space (in MB) available before starting a new task.
# This tries to avoid failing an analysis because the reports can't be written
# due out-of-diskspace errors. Setting this value to 0 disables the check.
# (Note: this feature is currently not supported under Windows.)
freespace = 64
# Temporary directory containing the files uploaded through Cuckoo interfaces
# (web.py, api.py, Django web interface).
tmppath = /tmp
# Delta in days from current time to set the guest clocks to for file analyses
# A negative value sets the clock back, a positive value sets it forward.
# The default of 0 disables this option
# Note that this can still be overridden by the per-analysis clock setting
# and it is not performed by default for URL analysis as it will generally
# result in SSL errors
daydelta = 0
[resultserver]
# The Result Server is used to receive in real time the behavioral logs
# produced by the analyzer.
# Specify the IP address of the host. The analysis machines should be able
# to contact the host through such address, so make sure it's valid.
# NOTE: if you set resultserver IP to 0.0.0.0 you have to set the option
# `resultserver_ip` for all your virtual machines in machinery configuration.
ip = 192.168.56.1
# Specify a port number to bind the result server on.
port = 2042
# Should the server write the legacy CSV format?
# (if you have any custom processing on those, switch this on)
store_csvs = off
# Maximum size of uploaded files from VM (screenshots, dropped files, log)
# The value is expressed in bytes, by default 10Mb.
upload_max_size = 10485760
[processing]
# Set the maximum size of analyses generated files to process. This is used
# to avoid the processing of big files which may take a lot of processing
# time. The value is expressed in bytes, by default 100Mb.
analysis_size_limit = 104857600
# The number of calls per process to process. 0 switches the limit off.
# 10000 api calls should be processed in less than 2 minutes
analysis_call_limit = 0
# Enable or disable DNS lookups.
resolve_dns = on
# Enable or disable reverse DNS lookups
# This information currently is not displayed in the web interface
reverse_dns = off
# Use ram to boost processing speed. You will need more than 20GB of RAM for this feature.
# Please read "performance" section in the documentation.
ram_boost = off
# Enable PCAP sorting, needed for the connection content view in the web interface.
sort_pcap = on
[database]
# Specify the database connection string.
# Examples, see documentation for more:
# sqlite:///foo.db
# postgresql://foo:bar@localhost:5432/mydatabase
# mysql://foo:bar@localhost/mydatabase
# If empty, default is a SQLite in db/cuckoo.db.
connection =
# Database connection timeout in seconds.
# If empty, default is set to 60 seconds.
timeout =
[timeouts]
# Set the default analysis timeout expressed in seconds. This value will be
# used to define after how many seconds the analysis will terminate unless
# otherwise specified at submission.
default = 120
# Set the critical timeout expressed in (relative!) seconds. It will be added
# to the default timeout above and after this timeout is hit
# Cuckoo will consider the analysis failed and it will shutdown the machine
# no matter what. When this happens the analysis results will most likely
# be lost.
critical = 60
# Maximum time to wait for virtual machine status change. For example when
# shutting down a vm. Default is 300 seconds.
vm_state = 300
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An efficient hybrid algorithm for the two-machine no-wait flow shop problem with separable setup times and single server
Contents:
We consider the two-machine no-wait flow shop problem with separable setup times and single server side constraints, and makespan as the performance measure. This problem is strongly NP-hard. A mathematical model of the problem is developed and a number of propositions are proven for the special cases. Furthermore, a hybrid algorithm of variable neighbourhood search (VNS) and Tabu search (TS) is proposed for the generic case. For evaluation, a number of test problems with small instances are generated and solved to optimality. Computational results show that the proposed algorithm is able to reproduce the optimal solutions of all of the small-instance test problems. For larger instances, proposed solutions are compared with the results of the famous two-opt algorithm as well as a lower bound that we develop in this paper. This comparison demonstrates the efficiency of the algorithm to find good-quality solutions. [Received 25 November 2009; Revised 26 February 2010; Revised 19 March 2010; Accepted 20 March 2010]
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Okay, good morning, class,
Today are going to do graphic...
(*kids and Robert laugh*)
Graphing quadratic functions,
are you ready?
(student: YEAH!)
Yay Math? (students: Yaaayyy)
(student: Yay Math!)
It's good, now we know what to do;
Oh yeah, math
I seriously was like "what do I do now?"
Oh yeah, we're filming
y = 2x² - 4x - 5,
this is the last major topic that we are going to do
It's hard
But don't be worried, don't be afraid,
because Captain Math is here
To start... Math Enterprise
Dududuuuumm, I've never watched Star Trek before!
I'm a hero too
Oww, the pin hurt me, it's really sharp
I'm a sensitive hero
A quadratic function is a fancy way to say Parabola
Parabola is a shape that looks like a "U"
A little bow
The reason we can tell that it is a parabola is that the x value is squared
Remember, in graphing a line, when we graphed a line,
it was y = mx + b
This is a line right?
(student: Yes)
Notice, feel free to participate
This is a line because y and x are not squared
But this would be a parabola because x is squared
If you square the x it's a parabola,
if you don't, it's a line
(student: Do you square the b?)
The b is just a number
So it would just be a number squared,
that's another number
So let's look at this, this is a parabola
First, let's identify a few terms here
The numbers in front of x², x, and here
These are the Coefficients,
and this one is called a, this one is b,
and this one is c,
So we have to identify the coefficients
of every quadratic function
Of every parabola
Judging by this parabola, what is the value of a?
Any guesses? (student: 2)
The value of a is 2
So, a is the number in front here, this is 'a'
(student: So whatever the actual number is,
is the coefficient?) Yeah, that's right
It's not x or x² or anything,
it's just numbers
a, b, and c are numbers,
we are going to write that here
a = 2
What's the value of b?
(students: 4)
4 or -4?
It's going to be -4
The value of b is -4
So it could be plus 4, or another problem would be
+4 or -3, the sign is included
So b is -4
What's the value of c?
(student: -5)
c is -5
Okay, so that is crucial,
identifying a, b, and c
a, b, and c are always numbers
not x or x² or anything like that
Question?
(student: Can you spell "coefficients"?)
Yes, can anyone spell it?
(students: c-o-e-f-f-i-c-i-e-n-t)
Here we have a, b, and c.
Now, the way to graph this parabola
This quadratic function,
is that if we agree that it's like a bow, we need to know the starting point
That point is called the vertex,
the bottom value
It's going to look like this
So we need to know this value.
We need to know where it starts
This is called the vertex,
The vertex will be in the form...
Vertex is a point
So we have to figure out what the point is
*caption note: no pun intended*
And the value of this point has an x and a y,
the x is, and this is important...
-b/2a
-b/2a is the x value of the vertex
And we're going to do this together, question?
(student: Are vertexes only on parabolas
or also on a line?)
Well, the line can't have a vertex
because if we're talking about a line it's just point, point
There is no starting point and no ending point
Parabolas have a vertext, it's like a starting point
It's the crux, it's where it begins
So the vertex always, every parabola has a vertex
in which the x value is -b/2a
So let's plug in. Yes?
(student: What if our b is negative?)
Then this will be positive up here
Good question, you're already on it.
(student: I don't understand, does that mean that x will always be a fraction?)
Now that we establish a, b, and c
(student: Oh, you're just solving)
Now we have a, b, and c we don't need
the parabola anymore, really
We don't need this equation,
a, b, and c are the real... things
So what is -b?
(students: 4)
Yeah, it's -(-4)
(student: So it's positive 4?)
It's positive 4,
So 4 over... what is 2 times a?
(students: 4)
What is 4/4?
(students: 1)
(student: How many of these do you typically have?)
One vertex
(student: So why are we doing three?)
No, we simplify it
The ground is shaking
It's a starship enterprise!
I need more power
Okay, earthquake is done
(student: Are we in the sky?)
Oh, yeah, we're in the sky
Pretty stars
WOAH shooting star!
We have panoramic vision
What's that thing called?
Like a window...?
The window goes all the way around?
A beautiful room
Question? Who had a question?
(student: I think I answered it in my head)
Nice!
Why am I here? Ahhh...
Alright, so the vertex is (1, something), correct?
Let's make... Oh did you ask the question "why we do it three times?" (student: Yeah)
We didn't do it three times, this is the beginning,
we put in numbers so we simplified
So this is the vertex, here
Let's make a T-chart
Containing values of our parabola, so far it's
(1, something)
Any guesses how we get x's y friend?
(student: OH!)
(student: You plug in x to each of those where x is)
Yeah, you plug in x here and you will get y
(caption note: no pun intented)
Let's do that, here we go
I'm going to take this off
(student: So the vertex is your x?)
The vertex is x and y
the x value is -b/2a
The y value is when we plug x in
So let's do that
So y = 2(1²)
(student: you square the 1 first and then multiply, right?)
So this is the value of our equation
and now we are going to place some x
Here we go, 2 times 1² is?
(students: 2)
-4 is?
(student: -2)
-5 is?
(student: -7)
This simplifies to -7, questions?
(student: so 2*1 is 2 and 2² is...)
No, no, no. 1² first, order of operations
Exponents before multiplying
Exponents first, 1² is 1
Other questions on this? Okay.
So this, we agreed, was -7
(student: So that's our point, are we done?)
No, we're more than halfway done though
This is the vertex, let's graph this point
(student: Does it help to use graph paper?)
It helps to use graph paper, yeah
Where do we graph it? Let's graph it here
(1, -7) is here
So this is our starting point
We agreed that we are going to have this kind of parabola coming up here
We don't know where exactly
So let's pick a point to the left of this,
and a point to the right of this
And then we will graph it
So what would be a good point, say, to plug in for x?
An easy one to plug in for x?
(student: -1?)
Even easier than plugging in -1 (students: 0?)
0 is always a very good choice for plugging in
Always try to plug in 0, it's so easy
So we plug in 0 for x
(student: Wait, why?)
Because we want to find other points on the parabola
So we can graph it
"Why" is a great question, so we plug in 0 now
So when x is 0, y is what?
(student: -5?)
-5
Questions?
(student: uh yeah... why?)
What is 2*0²? 0.
(student: So it's all going to be 0?)
This is 0, minus, what is 4*0?
So you have 0 - 0, what's that?
(student: And 0 - 5 is -5)
That's why it's -5
(student: I get it, I get it.)
If you don't, that is okay, you can ask
Ask if you have a follow-up, please
So (0,-5) is our next point, let's graph it
There it is, here is (1,-7)
And we said (0,-5) is here
(0,-5) we have, and we start the parabola
(student: How do you know... never mind)
(student: Where do you draw the line?)
(caption note: once again, no pun intended)
What line?
The parabola line?
You mean this one?
Over here? We don't know this
(student: Why do you need the vertex)
Well we need a starting point,
We got that, that's our vertex
And we need another point so we know where to go
If our other point was here,
our parabola would be a lot wider
If it was closer our parabola would be thinner
In this case, the point that we got was (0,-5)
Alright, so we need points, now we need to know where to go on this side
So here is my question to you;
put on your thinking caps
Star Trekians
*cool sound*
Sound effects rule
Wouldn't it make sense that this parabola would be perfectly symmetric
As in, whatever is on this side
it would look exactly like on this side?
(students: Yeah)
So wouldn't it make sense that
you can never have something like that?
You can never have something like that
because this is not even
Right?
(student: Right) Not even
Where do we go to get (0,-5)?
How far to the left [do] we go, and how far up do we go?
(student: We went up 2, and 1 to the left)
So we went this way 1, and we went up 2
Wouldn't you agree it would make sense
that to get this point
That we go this way 1 and up 2?
That's the idea
That would make this perfectly even
So we go to the right 1, and up 2, again
Notice how that's going to be,
hopefully if I do it okay
That's going to be perfectly even,
watch this point here
What is the value of this point?
(student: It is (5,2))
Almost
(2,-5)
Now, observe...
(student: How did you...)
How do we get this?
So, from 1 here, this is the value for x,
from 1 we went to the 0
we went 1 this way and up 2
Correct?
So, to make this perfectly even we should go 1 this way
and up 2
That way the parabola will be perfectly symmetric
So it's like, if I'm the vertex now,
looking up at the parabola
This arm happens when I go this way 1, and up 2
So that's this arm, that's that point
So wouldn't it from the vertex, to make this one
I should go this way 1 and up 2?
That will make a perfectly symmetric bow
And that's what we did, yes?
(student: Is it always going to be perfectly symmetric?)
Yes, parabolas are always symmetric
(student: And you always go from the vertex?)
Always from the vertex
And, observe this!
What do you think would happen
if we plugged in 2 into the equation?
What would result?
If we plugged in 2 here?
-5
If we plugged in 2 we would get -5
Can you try that for us?
So plug in 2 and 2
Let's find out, I'll help you out
(student: 2*2 is 4; 4² is 16)
Okay, so you're doing 2(2) first,
you want to do the 2² first
2² is?
(student: So 4*2 is 8)
This is 8, so I'm going to write 8 here
Minus 4*2? so minus...?
(student: 8)
What's 8 - 8?
(student: 0)
0-5?
(student: -5) Here it is, -5
Few more things with this
There is a line that we can draw within this parabola
that will cut it perfectly down the middle
Will this line be horizontal or vertical, maybe?
(student: Wait, why are you making a line?)
So what's going to... aahh... so many thoughts, right?
What the book will ask you is for what is called
axis of symmetry
So the axis of symmetry is the line that we can draw
that will cut this perfectly in half
What will the line look like?
(student: Vertical?)
Vertical line, where?
(student: On the vertex)
On the vertex, correct
This line cuts the parabola perfectly in half
What's the equation of a vertical line always?
What does it start with?
Equation of a vertical line?
y equals? x equals?
x equals
x=
x =; what value for x here?
1, x = 1
Here's a big hint; the axis of symmetry is always the x value of the vertex
I'll say that again, the axis of symmetry is always the x value of the vertex
So there you go,
x=1 is the axis of symmetry
And, umm, that's it
That's your parabola
This is it, the problem would say graph this
You say "Okay, here's the graph"
And they say "What is the vertex?"
You say "Vertex: (1,-7)"
They would say what is the axis of symmetry?
(student: 1)
You would say "x=1" that's a common mistake
It's a line
So the equation of a line...
(student: oh, (1,0))
No, that's a point, (0,1) is a point
This is the equation of a line
"x=1" is the equation of a line
And one more thing, it will ask you
"will this parabola open up or down?"
In this case we graphed it, oh good,
we can tell by the graph that the parabola opens up
There's another way to tell if the parabola opens up,
only by looking at it
And that has to do with 'a'
If a is positive, it opens up
if a is negative, it opens down
Let's write that down
a postive, opens up
a negative, opens down
So you can look at this equation right here,
And if I said "Yo! Does this open up or down"
immediately you would say...?
Up, why?
(student: Because a is positive)
What is a?
(student: Positive)
What is the value of a?
2
2 is positive so it opens up
We are just going to do one more, that's it
You ready?
(student: No, one second) One second...
One more second?
(student: Like, three)
HA HA
(student: That's your superpower)
Oh my energy water!
Oh, I'm actually advertising falsely, never mind
(student: That was the longest single problem that we have ever done)
Congratulations
(student: Thanks)
*Robert buzzes*
Which way does this parabola open? Up or down?
(students: Down!)
Everybody is like, halfway through the problem
and it's like "what's the vertex?" "Down!"
Aren't we on that problem?
a equals?
(student: -3)
b equals?
(student: -6)
What's c?
(student: 4)
(student: Isn't b 6?)
-6, include the sign
Oh, you're talking about the...
No here
Good looking out, friends
(student: We love you!)
Love you too
(student: Why do you have to put so much on there?)
Because we didn't see it over here
In the frame
Okay, so great! What's the value of the vertex?
How do we get the vertex?
(student: x is -b/2x...) Okay, let's do it
Vertex; (-b/2a, something)
What is -b?
(student: it's 3)
(students: 6)
-b is 6
What is 2 times what the value of a is?
(student: Is it always going to equal 1?)
No, no, coincidence
I'm staying close to home, you know
(student: I like it)
The vertex can be anything
I'm just making it...
(student: Oh, I have a question) Yes?
(student: So if you get 3/4 as your vertex
you just plug in 3/4?)
So the vertex is a little less then 1, something
Question?
(student: Wouldn't it be -6 and not positive 6?)
So what is 6/-6?
(students: -1)
And so, -1
(student: Wait, I thought it would be positive 6
on the bottom too?)
2a, right? What's a?
(student: -3)
So what's 2*(-3)?
So, -1
What do we do with our -1 to get the y?
(student: You plug it in)
Plug it in, any questions about that
or have we picked that up?
That was important
We're going to plug it in sooo carefully with the negatives
y = -3( )² - 6( ) + 4
So, we are going to plug -1 now
Volunteer, you got it? Cool!
(student: Could you just wait a second)
Yeah, wait, wait, wait
Yeah, wait for a sec
And go!
How do we do it?
(student: (-1)*(-1) which is 1)
Good, exponents first
(student: Then you do (-3)*1 which is -3)
Right, (-3)*1 is -3, good, keep going
(student: Then you do that, which is +6)
(student: Then +4 and you get 7)
Seven
(student: That's ironic) I know
It's just coincidence
Irony would be completely unexpected,
(student: I didn't expect that)
No, irony would be amusingly
and humoristically unexpected)
Like, you work so hard to get all kinds of money;
thinking you would be happy,
But then you work so hard that you don't stay healthy,
(student: That's not amusing)
I know, and then you have to pay all the money to medical bills, and so that's irony
(student: Thank you)
But this is just a point
(student: Isn't irony, like, when a fireman's house...)
Yes, a fireman's house
(student: Or a police commits a crime)
Or a police commits a crime
Yes, that is technically ironic, but maybe also very sad
So there we go, (-1,7)
Let's graph this point
(-1,7)
1, 2, 3, 4, ha, he, hennigg, ih
When I count I don't speak English
I just he, hee, hohoho
Now what do we do?
What do we do now?
(student: You plug in different points)
Okay, what's a good point to plug in?
(student: 0)
Let's plug in 0
I'm taking off the vertex, we're almost there
(-1,7), thank you, and now 0
When x is 0, you got it? Alright.
(student: 4)
(student: Wait... never mind, don't worry about me)
It's okay, I'm glad , if I am going too fast, say it
We're going to, together, WE!
So we plug in 0,
0is the easiest thing to plug in, you can plug in right here
0 - 0 + 4
And 4
(0,4) here
And notice, it's looking like it's going to open down now
Based on our 'a' being negative, remember?
a being negative, it's going to open down,
the graph confirms that
(student: What do you mean "open down"?)
(student: So, like an 'n'?)
like a head, yeah
(student: No!)
Like an alien head, ni ni niii
(student: Oh, it's perfect for that!)
Like a bowl and then you're like...
Like, what if this thing had been a 'U',
here, like this
It's my hat
*students laugh*
Superhero fashion bowl
Remember, we talked about how to make this symmetric?
From here, what's this point? (-1,7)
Where do we go to get the (0,4)?
How far which way and then... you said it in the back
That was great, let's get someone else
How do we go from here to here?
(student: Down...)
Down, how much?
(student: By 3)
So we went down 3, how far this way?
(student: 1)
(student: How do you know which one you went down and which one you went up?
y is going down, x is going left or right
We went down 3 and over to the right 1
So to make it symmetric, which way do we go?
(student: Left)
Left, how much? (student: 1)
And how much down?
(student: 3)
So when I put a point here, and that goes like that,
what's the value of that point?
(student: -2)
(-2,4)
(student: It's sort of like an 'A' without the bar)
It should be curvier, I just didn't draw it curvier
And what is one thing we haven't done in this problem?
Axis of symmetry
The axis of symmetry is what?
Ist it a line or a point or a...
(student: A line)
...or a bird
It's a line, right
(student: x = -1)
x = -1
The line that cuts this is half is the value of
x = -1
Alright. Questions?
It really amazes me how it's been,
what, 20 minutes or so
We can do a new topic and know
everything that's going on
Practise a little at home, you will be great
It's going to be fine
Says Captain Ahdooties
He does the Star Trek dance
More power, Captain!
Okay, thanks!
(students: Bye!)
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Stressed, tired, need to relax and unwind from the daily cares of work, relationships and what ever it is that's got you all wound-up? Here are six easy, natural and healthy ways to reduce your stress hormones, get some much needed rest and relaxation and improve your mood.
Lavender: Lavender, which is native to the Mediterranean basin, has been shown to treat mild insomnia. Made from the dried flowers and essential oils of the plant, lavender products are available in many forms, including potpourri, body lotions, teas and candles...
Dark Chocolate:Chocolate lovers, rejoice! Here’s yet another excuse to eat the beloved treat on a regular basis (as if you even needed a reason). A recent study published in the Journal of Proteome Researchfound that eating just 1.4 oz of dark chocolate can lower the stress hormones cortisol and catecholamines in the body, which helps reduce anxiety. Plus, the pure joy of eating your favorite treat triggers the release of endorphins in your brain, which offers an immediate happiness boost, according to Gans.
Peanut Butter: Feeling irritable or unfocused from lack of sleep? According to Gans, both are signs your body needs fuel, and eating peanut butter might help. “Peanuts are high in vitamin B6, which helps regulate blood sugar and stabilize mood,” says Gans. Choose natural peanut butter to avoid excess sugar, which could negate the positive effects of the B6, and spread it on a hard-to-break-down carbohydrate, like whole-wheat toast, to stay satisfied longer.
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* you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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* distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
* WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
* See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
* limitations under the License.
*/
package jetbrains.mps.idea.java.psi;
import com.intellij.openapi.project.Project;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiClass;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiCodeBlock;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiDirectory;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiElement;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiExpression;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiField;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiFile;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiFileSystemItem;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiJavaFile;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiMethod;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiModifier;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiModifierList;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiParameter;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiParameterList;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiReferenceList;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiTreeChangeEvent;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiTypeParameter;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiTypeParameterList;
import com.intellij.psi.PsiWhiteSpace;
import jetbrains.mps.ide.platform.watching.ReloadParticipant;
import jetbrains.mps.idea.java.psi.JavaPsiListener.FSMove;
import jetbrains.mps.idea.java.psi.JavaPsiListener.FSRename;
import jetbrains.mps.idea.java.psi.JavaPsiListener.PsiEvent;
import org.jetbrains.annotations.NotNull;
import org.jetbrains.mps.openapi.util.ProgressMonitor;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Map.Entry;
import java.util.Set;
/**
* danilla 5/25/13
*/
public class PsiChangeProcessor extends ReloadParticipant {
// Per project change data
// The thing is there's only one instance of reload participant for a given participant class,
// whereas PsiChangesWatcher is a project component (as PsiManager)
private Map<Project, PsiChangeData> changeData = new HashMap<Project, PsiChangeData>();
public PsiChangeProcessor() {
}
@Override
public boolean wantsToShowProgress() {
// we'll not request progress indicator for psi updates
return false;
}
// TODO look with what locks is it called
@Override
public void update(ProgressMonitor monitor) {
monitor.start("PSI update", changeData.size() + 1);
try {
for (Entry<Project, PsiChangeData> e : changeData.entrySet()) {
final Project project = e.getKey();
final PsiChangeData change = e.getValue();
// we do update asynchronously, so we want to check if project is live yet
if (project.isDisposed()) {
continue;
}
project.getComponent(PsiChangesWatcher.class).notifyListeners(change);
monitor.advance(1);
}
} finally {
// clean-up
changeData = new HashMap<>();
}
monitor.done();
}
@Override
public boolean isEmpty() {
for (PsiChangeData data : changeData.values()) {
if (data.isNotEmpty()) {
return false;
}
}
return true;
}
// The following methods are called by PsiChangesWatcher when it receives a PSI event
// We're not PsiTreeChangeAdapter ourselves for a reason:
// we're a ReloadParticipant => we can be instantiated by ReloadManager itself and there's only
// one instance of us per application, whereas psi listeners exist per project (as well as PsiManager)
// todo filter out changes not related to stub structure
/*package*/ void childAdded(final PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
if (!filter(event.getChild())) return;
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getChild());
PsiElement elem = event.getChild();
if (elem instanceof PsiFileSystemItem) {
data.created.add((PsiFileSystemItem) elem);
} else {
data.changed.add(elem.getContainingFile());
}
}
/*package*/ void childRemoved(PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
if (!(event.getChild() instanceof PsiFileSystemItem)
&& !filter(event.getParent())) { // can't use getChild() here as it's not valid any longer
return;
}
// so, if fs item or passed filtering then proceed
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getParent());
PsiElement elem = event.getChild();
if (elem instanceof PsiFileSystemItem) {
data.removed.add((PsiFileSystemItem) elem);
} else {
// todo fix is parent is a file itself
data.changed.add(event.getParent().getContainingFile());
}
}
/*package*/ void childReplaced(PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
// if both are uninteresting, only then ignore
if (!filter(event.getOldChild()) && !filter(event.getNewChild())) return;
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getNewChild());
// todo Q: should we check if it's PsiFile?
data.changed.add(event.getNewChild().getContainingFile());
}
/*package*/ void childrenChanged(PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
if (!filter(event.getParent())) return;
if (event.getParent() instanceof PsiFile) {
// it's some generic notification, we don't need it
// (don't remember already what that means)
return;
}
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getParent());
data.changed.add(event.getParent().getContainingFile());
}
/*package*/ void childMoved(@NotNull PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
if (!filter(event.getChild())) return;
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getChild());
PsiElement elem = event.getChild();
if (elem instanceof PsiFileSystemItem) {
// file item;
data.moved.add(new FSMove((PsiFileSystemItem) elem, (PsiFileSystemItem) event.getOldParent(), (PsiFileSystemItem) event.getNewParent()));
} else {
// todo what if old/new parent is PsiFileSystemItem ?
data.changed.add(event.getOldParent().getContainingFile());
data.changed.add(event.getNewParent().getContainingFile());
}
}
/*package*/ void propertyChanged(@NotNull PsiTreeChangeEvent event) {
if (!(event.getElement() instanceof PsiFileSystemItem
&& (PsiTreeChangeEvent.PROP_FILE_NAME.equals(event.getPropertyName())
|| PsiTreeChangeEvent.PROP_DIRECTORY_NAME.equals(event.getPropertyName()))) ) {
return;
}
PsiChangeData data = projectData(event.getElement());
FSRename rename = new FSRename((PsiFileSystemItem) event.getElement(), (String) event.getOldValue());
data.renamed.add(rename);
}
private PsiChangeData projectData(PsiElement subject) {
Project project = subject.getProject();
PsiChangeData data = changeData.get(project);
if (data == null) {
data = new PsiChangeData();
changeData.put(project, data);
}
return data;
}
private boolean filter(PsiElement elem) {
if (elem == null || elem instanceof PsiWhiteSpace) {
return false;
}
if (elem instanceof PsiJavaFile || elem instanceof PsiDirectory) {
return true;
}
PsiElement e = elem;
do {
if (interesting(e)) {
return true;
}
if (notInteresting(e)) {
return false;
}
e = e.getParent();
} while (e != null);
return false;
}
private boolean interesting(PsiElement elem) {
if (elem instanceof PsiClass
|| elem instanceof PsiMethod
|| elem instanceof PsiField
|| elem instanceof PsiParameterList
|| elem instanceof PsiParameter
|| elem instanceof PsiReferenceList // but not PsiReference !
|| elem instanceof PsiModifierList
|| elem instanceof PsiModifier
|| elem instanceof PsiTypeParameterList
|| elem instanceof PsiTypeParameter) {
return true;
}
return false;
}
private boolean notInteresting(PsiElement elem) {
return elem instanceof PsiCodeBlock || elem instanceof PsiExpression;
}
}
class PsiChangeData implements PsiEvent {
Set<PsiFileSystemItem> created = new HashSet<PsiFileSystemItem>();
Set<PsiFileSystemItem> removed = new HashSet<PsiFileSystemItem>();
Set<FSMove> moved = new HashSet<FSMove>();
Set<FSRename> renamed = new HashSet<FSRename>();
Set<PsiFile> changed = new HashSet<PsiFile>();
@Override
public Iterable<PsiFileSystemItem> getCreated() {
return created;
}
@Override
public Iterable<PsiFileSystemItem> getRemoved() {
return removed;
}
@Override
public Iterable<FSMove> getMoved() {
return moved;
}
@Override
public Iterable<FSRename> getRenamed() {
return renamed;
}
@Override
public Set<PsiFile> getChanged() {
return changed;
}
boolean isNotEmpty() {
return !(changed.isEmpty() && created.isEmpty() && renamed.isEmpty() && moved.isEmpty() && removed.isEmpty());
}
}
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Basketball Wives Recap: The Wives Go to Tahiti
Ugh, Basketball Wives just have so many ISSUES. It’s not even funny, except when it is. Royce wants her dad to say that he’s proud of her, that she’s good enough. And sometimes she just wants a hug from him. Maybe I’d have more sympathy if she didn’t cry in such a way that makes me want to kill puppies. And I love puppies.
Tami also has problems, but she’s working on them with her anger management sessions. She wants to brag to her doctor about how she’s made “personal leaps and bounds,” which obviously means that she’s going to not make personal leaps and bounds later in the episode. She brags about how she’s been stopping and thinking, playing the peacemaker. But when the subject turns to Kesha, she admits that she didn’t address the issue the way she should have, though it’s an improvement. The “old Tami” would have hit her, the new Tami makes a conscious effort not to smack people in the face.
Royce is still trying to get her dad Robert and her boyfriend Dezmon on the same page because she is “Daddy’s girl” and “Dezmon’s woman.” At lunch, it all turns to sh!t because Royce’s dad calls her needy, and Dezmon has a blank look on his face because this situation is awkward. Period.
Then Dezmon admits that, honestly, it’s a little true, and Royce leaves the table. Dezmon goes after her, and finds her crying to her mother on the phone. She denies that she’s needy because she gives away her heart, and is also pissed that he brought this issue up in front of her pops. He says it’s not a negative thing, just sometimes he feels overwhelmed. Dezmon continues to be awkward, Robert eats his food with a huff and a head shake while still in the restaurant. Eventually, Dezmon hugs her. Took long enough.
Chad is home sick, acting like a baby. He and Evelyn do their cute thing of having a connection or whatever. He says he’s her hunk of “chocolate.” Har, har. Next up, Evelyn joins Tami for a walk-and-talk and shop session. Tami thinks it would be good for Evelyn to get on the anger management bandwagon, which might be good for her person, but not for the show. Evelyn seems up to the idea. When the topic turns to Tahiti, Tami says that she’s not looking forward to going because of Kesha. “There’s only so much I can take before I burst,” she explains.
“We in Tahiti, b!tches!” someone exclaims. And it’s true. All the Wives are there, minus Jen and Kenya (Royce wasn’t invited, I presume). Shaunie doesn’t know what that means but, um, do they even hang out? Whatevs. Tami gets annoyed in the car because Kesha keeps coughing without covering her mouth properly. “It’s a big deal for me,” she says, “I don’t tolerate that from anybody.” This is serious shiz, yo. Then Suzie asks if cannibals still live in Tahiti, which is both offensive and stupid and offensively stupid. Everyone’s in awe of the beauty that abounds around them, and as they enter their room, they’re met with flowers all about their bungalow. Everyone toasts to having “no drama,” which is literally laugh-out-loudable.
During their first dinner in Tahiti, they plot to put a dead fish in Kenya’s room so it’ll smell when she joins them on the trip. These b!tches be doing high school again, what else is new? When Suzie brings up the Jen situation, we learn that Jen tweeted something directed towards Nia to all her followers, which is just prolonging the conflict and stress. Shaunie brings up her plan to go swim with sting rays and sharks, to which Tami says, “Heeeell to the no.” When they’re on this boat, we learn that Jen is coming on the trip later as well. Tami is actually glad because a) it’s tradition and b) Evelyn needs to get some things off her chest. Kesha’s just getting on Tami’s nerves because she’s acting scared of everything, like getting into the water. Eventually, she does. But not soon after, we hear a scream. (What else is new? This show is terrifying.)
Things take a turn for the drunken and messy when they decide to have shots. Tami’s sitting next to Kesha and starts getting annoyed with her. Then the “Tasmanian Tami” (Shaunie’s words) comes out, and she confronts Kesha about when Kesha talked behind her back, saying that she wanted to go off on Tami, but didn’t want to embarrass her any more than she already embarrassed herself. “I’m not the b!tch you wanna start with. Don’t start with me,” Tami warns. She wants respect. “You wanted to go off on me? B!tch, here’s your chance!” she yells. Kesha denies this, Tami proclaims that she can’t be fake around girls she doesn’t like. The whole time that Tami’s going off the deep end, Kesha stares placidly at her and tunes her out. “I just look at her like the fool she is,” Kesha says. Oh honey, everyone’s a fool when it comes to this show.
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Slovenska beseda v živo 1a
Slovenska beseda v živo 1a is the first set of course materials in the series Slovenska beseda v živo for learning Slovene as a second and foreign language. It is designed for adult students participating in beginner’s courses. This set comprises a textbook and workbook with an answer key, as well as two audio CDs for listening activities. It is meant for use in a classroom with approximately 120 to 140 hours of class time, although with a suitable selection of content it could also be used for shorter courses.
Slovenska beseda v živo 1a aims at achieving the level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Using a communicative approach it provides basic words and phrases for everyday communication. Once completed, students can continue their study with Slovenska beseda v živo 1b (A2), and then Slovenska beseda v živo 2 (B1).
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Could A "Third-Way" Employment Status Save The Gig Economy?
As anyone following the news over the past week will know, food delivery start-up Deliveroo has been involved in a heated battle with its "employees" over a new compensation deal introduced by the company. Under the proposed arrangement, Deliveroo drivers would have had their hourly rate replaced by a fee paid per delivery. While the company argued that this would enable drivers to make more money per hour than would be possible under a fixed wage, drivers rebelled against the increased instability of income and lack of pay for time spent waiting between orders. Deliveroo caved in after a barrage of negative media coverage and a public reprimanding from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, with the firm's CEO William Shu apologising and offering drivers the choice between an hourly or per delivery rate.
The Deliveroo affair follows on the heels of several similar scandals, with Uber, Addison Lee and courier service Hermes all receiving negative press - and in some cases being taken to court by their workers - over the past several months. While specific details vary, all revolve around the legitimacy of workers being classed as self-employed contractors rather than employees, with the different tax obligations and employee entitlements this implies. While the firms involved argue that their workers are freely contracted agents who appreciate the flexibility and earn decent money, some disgruntled workers claim they are working like full-time employees but being denied employee status - all so their employers can reduce their national insurance contributions and deny them benefits and the minimum wage.
The truth, as always, lies somewhere in between. While instances certainly exist of companies falsely classing their workers as self-employed to reduce costs - a phenomenon known as "bogus self-employment" - in many cases both the company and the worker value the flexibility and hands-off relationship that comes with self-employed status. However, problems are arising because some employers dependent on self-employed labour are using their workers in a way that closely resembles formal employment. Just think of the parcel couriers, Deliveroo cyclists and Uber drivers who have no say in determining the pricing of their labour or the regulations and procedures surrounding their work. Furthermore, many work hours equal to if not greater than those of full-time employees, and - despite this not being a condition of genuinely self-employed labour - are obliged to work a minimum amount.
This lack of clarity and mismatched expectations around employment status are creating uncertainty among both businesses and workers in the gig economy. The former argue that the freedom of their staff to choose their own hours precludes them access to employee benefits, while the latter claim they are subject to restrictions and conditions that make them employees rather than genuinely self-employed contractors.
This uncertainty is undesirable for several reasons. It is bad for self-employed workers, who are unsure of where they stand and (some of whom) are left feeling exploited. It is bad for companies - both established firms and start-ups alike - that rely on self-employed workers and have to worry about being penalised by HMRC for false categorisation and/or being taken to court by their workers - with all the undesirable press that entails. Some companies might even feel pressured to knowingly hire the "bogus self-employed" if that is the only way to keep up with unscrupulous competitors. But above all, the lack of clarity is bad for the meaning of self-employment itself, which has begun to lose the entrepreneurial connotations it deserves and is instead increasingly seen as a byword for worker insecurity and corporate cost-cutting.
This suggests that we need to update our way of looking at employment to move beyond the "employed/self-employed" dichotomy. Having a third form of employment status somewhere in between would enable us to acknowledge the less formal relationship some workers have with their employers, without pretending they are just as free as the genuinely self-employed. Such a status could provide workers in the "gig economy" with additional benefits and protections, without fundamentally undermining the flexible business model that entrepreneurs in the sector depend on. Indeed, as Deliveroo's own Mr. Shu pointed out in a recent interview, the changing workplace means "there are laws drawn up years ago that may be less relevant for today's economy."
This third way approach has gained some traction lately, with a 2015 Office of Tax Simplification Employment Status report discussing it as a possible way forward. Some have suggested that the UK already has a third status - that of the "worker", which grants some employee benefits, such as the minimum wage and sick pay, but not all - that could be the solution. As it turns out, the British Uber drivers currently taking their employer before a tribunal are seeking worker - rather than employee - status. Aside from a third employment status, the OTS report also explores a variety of alternative solutions, such as a "statutory employment test" to reduce uncertainty and a "de minimis" amount of work (in terms of time and/or income) above which a person would automatically gain employee status.
Whatever the answer, it is clear that an update to employment law is needed, so that self-employment continues to be seen as the free and entrepreneurial choice that is is, rather than the product of necessity and coercion.
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The past summer, the first of my retirement, my early morning hours were spent on Ancestry.com researching our family histories to bring this process, started 2013 in preparation for our tour of Ireland, to a point where I can start to consolidate it into a document shared with other family members.
Pam, at the Cobh Heritage Center
It is a wonderful feeling when the pieces come together. For example the passenger manifest when Grandfather McArdle brought Grandmother and then three year old Mom to Quebec, Canada from the port of Belfast April 1926.
Outside the exhibits there was this collection of authentic emigration trunks on a hand cart.My father’s trunk from the war was stenciled with his name. A. Lett. took such care marking this suitcase, blocking out the black ground for the carefully hand written white letters.
Their belongings are gathered together in just such a manner. My parents marked all my belongings that left the home with me with my name and address.
Our thought were on this when we selected this suitcase marked with the shamrock from a “Christmas Store” along the streets of the Pennsylvania town of Jim Thorpe, as the memory of our ancestors our exploration of Ireland.
Our Nutcracker wooden figure carries a weight of memories. Early memories are of my sister, Christina’s Sugar Plum Fairy solo for Saint Aidan Parish talent program, Mom’s appreciation of performance of Swan Lake in her pre-child past, a friend of my Mom was a former dancer who taught Christina ballet. Hanging quietly, these memories swirl around the Nutcrackers open maw.
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Ten years ago we observed New Years Day 2009 in the lobby of Winthrop Medical Center, Mineola, New York waiting for the outcome of Mom’s hip replacement surgery grateful the head of Orthopedics was performing the surgery. That year saw large changes played out in the last four years of her life, she never returned to her home of 52 years.
From then on her winters were spent with her daughter Diane in Mesa, Arizona. Mom would call us, amused at the sight of neighbors walking by in 50 degree weather in winter parkas. She was well known in Albertson for her habit of walking everywhere, it was fortunate she never needed to learn how to drive a car: all she needed was readily at hand.
I needed to return to Albertson several times a year to our childhood home. December 2009, Pam and I melded the trip with a day in New York City. Memories of Mom’s enjoyment of Swan Lake drew me to purchase tickets for The Nutcracker. The New York City Ballet has performed The Nutcracker every Christmas season since 1954, when I was one year old. The 56th performance was our first.
As with Dante’s version of hell, the David H. Koch Theater has rings. I sprang for the highest ring, the fourth, the least costly and, optimistically, the best vantage to view the formations of grouped dancers.
A full orchestra is dedicated to each performance, the hall acoustics are fabulous, and we were able to appreciate the scenes, the grouped dancers and, even, the soloists. The last scene of the first act, the Snowflakes (or Snow Crystals), brought tears to my eyes, the music, the scene was impossibly beautiful and brought back some experiences of mine in winter nature.
We were hooked after that, immersed in the very real (i.e., non-virtual) alternate reality at least two Sunday afternoon performances each year, seeing all Tchaikovsky’s ballets in the style of Balanchine for which the New York Ballet is famous. For the 59th season of The Nutcracker were brought two granddaughters, took fourth third row orchestra seats. We marveled at the experience. It included, during intermission, a photo session with a character from the performance.
Here they are with a Snowflake. This is a scan of one of the 8 x 10 prints we received from this session.
Nia and Gabby with the Nutcracker Ballet character “Snowflake” during the intermission of a December 2012 performance.
We planned to share a performance of Swan Lake with Mom during the September 2013 season, in her 90th year. Mom passed away in her birth month, June, 2013.
Carrying on the thoughts on lambency from my last post, “Christmas Ornaments 2018 III”, here is a macro of our Christmas tree. There is no element of the Christmas celebration so puzzling to outsiders as the practice of sacrificing a beautiful tree, to drag it inside for display, presenting a part of the forest as a sacred object, touched by light or, in earlier times, tongues of fire (candles).
Click this photograph for my Fine Art Photography galleryPam presents me with a Christmas ornament every year and this was the first.
Stories of the fragrance of holiness, sometimes attributed to the Holy Spirit or Saints, are sprinkled throughout traditional Christianity within personal testimony and scripture as well as in our celebrations and rites as incense. A character of the freshly cut pine that melds well with this tradition is the unmistakable fragrance of a freshly cut evergreen conifer , reminiscent of the precious, aromatic resin frankincense, one of the gifts to the infant Jesus from the three wise men of the east. In spite of saving several dozen authentic trees, our artificial conifer has not acquired the sacred fragrance.
The first blown-glass bulbs, such as our large elaborate specimen of the photograph, were produced by heating sand to the melting point, putting a dab on the end of a very long heat resistant pipe. When encircled by a clay mold, when the pipe is blown into the glass expands to coat with clay with a thin layer of glass. The addition of silver and other shiny compounds allow the finished product to capture and reflect light. Each bulb is its own lambent tongue of flame, licked with captive light.
The attitude of today’s resin figure, alert, vigilant, aware while not exactly at odds with her accoutrements, provide a counter point to the flower banner and crown, a basket of flowers.
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After publishing my previous post, “Christmas Ornaments 2018 II”, a word that escaped me during that writing came to mind. Lambent came to mind. From the Latin meaning “to lick”, used in the sense of “to glow with light”, as in a tongue of flickering flame, a visual analog to the numinous as in halos of the saints such as the “Immaculate Conception” of the first post of this series.
This fairy is entirely, by her dress, of an older version of this world, defiantly hanging on. Proud of her accomplishments, ready to vanish in a moment. Doing exactly as she pleases and happy to leave lambency to a fellow traveler, the Christmas Tree.
Pam integrated this charming resin figure into her mantle “Immaculate Conception” Christmas tableau (click link for this post). A former co-worker (Pam is retired) gifted a pair of these for Christmas. The lady was a dedicated cable shopper before the internet era, sharing with Pam the news of her latest acquisitions. She was similar to my Mother in this way, at the time of Mom’s passing the Asian Immaculate Conception statue of the previous post was set aside, carefully packed away, in her basement to be used as a future gift for one of us (her) children. Mom was a catalog shopper.
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This winged creature, placed as an attendant to the Virgin within the tableau, is a fairy or sprite, not an angel. As visualized for the popular imagination, descendants of Victorian fancy, these are nature spirits, tied to the earth, part of the natural environment as in the illustrations of Arthur Rackham for Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Our attendant is a citified, well dressed, cousin of the rural sprites. She could walk down a New York City street and may not incite too much attention from passerbys except for her flower banner, spring garland headdress and preternatural beauty, not to mention the gemstone the size of a egg around her right wrist. Oh, and the wings.
Our sprite bears a well wrapped gift, signaling her as an emblem of the Christmas (or birthday?) season, an attendant to the future Mother of Jesus walking on a tinsel cloud among the spheres of heaven.
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The first 80 minutes of the film are bland and boring filled with lackluster performances. It seems even Denzel Washington becomes so distracted by directing that he forgets how to act. Watching this film would make you wonder how he ever won an Oscar. Unfortunately his directing doesn't improve as a result of his over-focus: The cameras angles are all over the place, the cinematographyThe first 80 minutes of the film are bland and boring filled with lackluster performances. It seems even Denzel Washington becomes so distracted by directing that he forgets how to act. Watching this film would make you wonder how he ever won an Oscar. Unfortunately his directing doesn't improve as a result of his over-focus: The cameras angles are all over the place, the cinematography needs some real work, and the actors seem to eager to close scenes and become cliches of themselves. It is only during the final moments of the film that the acting becomes truly dynamic, the camera angles become better used, and with the help of the the score and editing these final moment become emotionally impactful. It seems that the film does what few films are capable of: Creating an ending that almost forces the viewer to forget about all of the tired cliches used in the rest of the film. Unfortunately, the ending is still not capable of forcing all the sleep from our eyes and thus at this point, the film stands as only slightly above average. But any effort to call it more than average suddenly fails when it is realized that Fisher's biopic tale is made of misinformation and deceit throughout.…Expand
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Did you ask the Lord for patience?
Did you plead for it in prayer?
But when tribulation tried you,
Did you think He didn’t care?
Oh, my child, He heard and answered,
Answered full your earnest cry:
“Tribulation worketh patience!”
Now you know the reason why.
Did you ask Him for submission?
Did you ask for it in prayer?
But when suffering came upon you,
Did you think it wasn’t fair?
Ah, my dear, He heard and answered,
Though not how you wished, ‘tis clear;
For we only learn submission
By the things we suffer here.
‘Twas unselfishness you wanted?
Did you plead for it in prayer?
But the sacrifice He asked for,
Did it seem too great to bear?
Ah, He cared, He heard and answered,
Answered full your heart-felt prayer;
For we learn to be unselfish,
By the sacrifice we bear.
Did you ask the Lord for victory?
Well, He took you at your word!
Tho’ when the battle raged around you,
You wondered if He’d heard.
Ah, my child, He heard and answered,
And He gave you your request:
For how can you win a victory
If you never face a test?
Did you ask to be made humble?
Not to have self-righteous pride?
But then wonder when He published
All your failings far and wide?
Well, my child, that was His answer
To your prayer of desperation:
The surest way to be made humble,
Is to bear humiliation.
Judge not God with mortal’s judgement,
When your prayers are answered so;
For the truest paths for Christians,
Often lead through vales of woe.
And the answers that He gives you,
Will be truly good and fair:
Though you may not understand them
Till you view from over there!
Trials work best when there is nowhere else to turn. If we believed that there was somewhere else to turn then sad to say, we would turn that way. Jesus said, “He that putteth his hand to the plough and looketh back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” We turn to Jesus and return to Jesus because there is nothing there to look back at and so we get the victory!
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Stratasys has dropped a full-color 3D printed bombshell with the introduction of the new J55 3D Printer that combines a number of features in a printer that’s sized and priced for small and medium design and engineering business.
The J55 is a full-color 3D printer with a rotating build platform, stationary head, odor-free operation, native 3D file format support, 3MF file format support, with clear, 478k color gamut, and Pantone support. This all comes together at a price of $99,000, half of their J8 PolyJet shop series with much of the capability in a footprint that’s just a bit over 4 sq ft.
The Stratasys J55 with a small 4.6 sq ft (.43 sq m) footprint.
They call the J55 a “full-color, office-friendly 3D printer for designers” and the features reveal a lot about that. It hits a sweet spot between desktop and shop-size 3D printers that has been mostly dismissed; a spot where prototyping could save the cost of the printer in a single project alone.
As Tim Greene, a research director for 3D printing at global research firm IDC says, “We know that the risk and time involved with traditional prototyping simply doesn’t work anymore, yet there’s no room for compromise on design. Designers can and should do a lot more prototyping in-house, from initial concept modeling to highly realistic final prototypes. It’s just been a matter of bringing enterprise quality to a design shop’s price point and workspace. And now we’re there.”
The printer uses the same model and support material as the PolyJet printers with the same texture and transparency capabilities and support for X-Rite Pantone colors.
The range of realistic colors and texture capabilities on the J55.
Where this all comes together to greatly simplify the process and improve the quality is the native support for 3D file formats. This includes support for SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, PTC Creo, NX, and Inventor CAD file formats, as well as direct full-color printing of KeyShot rendered scenes through a new 3MF color workflow.
From KeyShot rendering to 3D print on the J55 with Pantone verified colors.
With a focus on designers and the prototyping process the 3D render from KeyShot to 3D print on the J55, with support for clear/translucent materials, gradients, and Pantone colors
The 3MF color workflow from KeyShot to the J55 allows visual and physical consistency.
This file format support, made possible by GrabCAD Print, is significant in an industry where the workflow has depended largely on low-quality STL, OBJ, and VRML files.
With the small footprint, a sub-53 dB noise level, their zero-odor ProAero™ Air Extractor, and single-phase (120/220 VAC) power, Stratasys have designed this for the office workspace.
The J55 is expected to ship July 2020 with pre-orders available now and the 3MF color workflow from KeyShot currently in beta and expected in Fall 2020.
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package cnab
import (
"testing"
"github.com/docker/cli/cli/command"
cliflags "github.com/docker/cli/cli/flags"
"gotest.tools/assert"
)
func TestRequiresBindMount(t *testing.T) {
dockerCli, err := command.NewDockerCli()
assert.NilError(t, err)
err = dockerCli.Initialize(cliflags.NewClientOptions())
assert.NilError(t, err)
testCases := []struct {
name string
targetContextName string
targetOrchestrator string
expectedRequired bool
expectedEndpoint string
expectedError string
}{
{
name: "kubernetes-orchestrator",
targetContextName: "target-context",
targetOrchestrator: "kubernetes",
expectedRequired: false,
expectedEndpoint: "",
expectedError: "",
},
{
name: "no-context",
targetContextName: "",
targetOrchestrator: "swarm",
expectedRequired: true,
expectedEndpoint: "/var/run/docker.sock",
expectedError: "",
},
}
for _, testCase := range testCases {
t.Run(testCase.name, func(t *testing.T) {
result, err := RequiredBindMount(testCase.targetContextName, testCase.targetOrchestrator, dockerCli.ContextStore())
if testCase.expectedError == "" {
assert.NilError(t, err)
} else {
assert.Error(t, err, testCase.expectedError)
}
assert.Equal(t, testCase.expectedRequired, result.required)
assert.Equal(t, testCase.expectedEndpoint, result.endpoint)
})
}
}
func TestIsDockerHostLocal(t *testing.T) {
testCases := []struct {
name string
host string
expected bool
}{
{
name: "not-local",
host: "tcp://not.local.host",
expected: false,
},
{
name: "no-endpoint",
host: "",
expected: true,
},
{
name: "docker-sock",
host: "unix:///var/run/docker.sock",
expected: true,
},
{
name: "named-pipe",
host: "npipe:////./pipe/docker_engine",
expected: true,
},
}
for _, testCase := range testCases {
t.Run(testCase.name, func(t *testing.T) {
assert.Equal(t, testCase.expected, isDockerHostLocal(testCase.host))
})
}
}
func TestSocketPath(t *testing.T) {
testCases := []struct {
name string
host string
expected string
}{
{
name: "unixSocket",
host: "unix:///my/socket.sock",
expected: "/my/socket.sock",
},
{
name: "namedPipe",
host: "npipe:////./docker",
expected: "/var/run/docker.sock",
},
{
name: "emptyHost",
host: "",
expected: "/var/run/docker.sock",
},
{
name: "tcpHost",
host: "tcp://my/tcp/endpoint",
expected: "/var/run/docker.sock",
},
}
for _, testCase := range testCases {
t.Run(testCase.name, func(t *testing.T) {
assert.Equal(t, testCase.expected, socketPath(testCase.host))
})
}
}
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Okay, so all of this retro stuff was brought to my attention on Tuesday night. My roommate Currie and I, for some (unknown) reason, decided to look up a Lionel Ritchie music video on You Tube. Please check out the hilariousness that is the vid for "Dancing on the Ceiling." My favorite part is the 'special effects' - his shirt never even moves when he dances upside down!
So then, we HAD to take a You Tube journey through our childhood. What ever happened to the 90s heartthrobs whose posters plastered my walls growing up? Does anyone remember Devon Sawa throwing touchdowns in Little Giants or capturing hearts when he came back to life to dance with Christina Ricci in Casper? How about loveable "Randy" on Home Improvement known affectionately by his fans as 'J.T.T.'? Why doesn't anyone hum the theme song to Blossom anymore? If you're unfamiliar, you can check out a clip of it here Oh man, did I used to have a crush on Joey Lawrence. Whoa!
More classic TV shows in the 90s included Saved by the Bell and 90210. (I used to tape all of the episodes on VHS – yes it was that long ago! – while I was at school so I could watch them later.) The success of the original 90210 was so huge that the CW is now introducing a 90210 remake set to debut this fall – I wonder if a Saved by the Bell remake will follow?
And how is Mark-Paul Gosselaar doing these days? Perez recently posted a picture of the now-aged "Zack Morris"- he has really stayed out of the public eye in the last few years. Unlike Mario Lopez (or "Slater") who has sashayed his way to reality TV glory, culminating with his Broadway debut in A Chorus Line.
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by Julia Glattfelt
This is an article that I don’t really want to write. I don’t even want to think about it, and perhaps that is the whole problem. Nobody does! If I were to phrase this as a riddle it would be: What do millions of people think about and explore every day, but never in the context of sin? This is a sin that flies under the radar. It is hidden, personal, and therefore, taboo to discuss or admit guilt. And those who do admit to participation in this sin relegate it to a ‘victimless crime’ that hurts no one. “Everybody does it.” Really? We are instructed in scripture to guard our gates. That means everything we touch, consume, hear, speak and see is a gateway to our body, heart and mind: in other words, our temple. There are many avenues I could address with regard to guarding our gates, but this article will deal with pornography.
Did Yeshua have anything to say on this topic?
SO, WHAT HAS THIS GOT TO DO WITH HEBREW ROOTS?
A few days ago, I was trying to look up something on my phone through the internet. My phone is small, I was a passenger in a moving car, and my screen was difficult to read. So, these being the conditions, I accidentally touched the wrong thing on a side-bar. Instead of finding the definition of the term I was looking up, I wound up with a hard-core pornography site on my phone. Not only was it disgusting and absolutely opposite from what I was seeking to find, it turned itself into my ‘home’ page! When I tried to sweep it away it opened yet another porn site! The second one was even worse as it was targeted specifically to TEENS! To say I was horrified is an understatement.
I was not only horrified, I was angry. Here were images that I didn’t want to see, from a site I didn’t seek out and that I stumbled on unintentionally, and that was designed in such a way that it was difficult to remove! The predatory nature of this incident was just horrible!
I just wanted it gone! I didn’t want to look at it while I tried to remove it either! I couldn’t help but think how easy it must be for our children to accidentally find this kind of trash! And, when I saw the linked one was billed as the ‘best Teen site in HD’ I almost lost it.
WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT OUR SOCIETY?
Today the porn industry brings in $12 Billion dollars a year (these figures are from 2004, so these figures have exploded exponentially). The porn industry is sustained, in part, by sex trafficking (slavery and kidnapping that are condemned in Torah)! It is largely a part of our society that gets little overt attention. On the contrary, it is mostly hidden in the cloak of darkness. It is the dirty little secret that everyone knows about and few condemn lest they be called a prude or intolerant.
Not many feminists decry the exploitation and objectification of women (or men for that matter) into purely sexual objects. There is little discussion from the clergy about this either. This is probably a reflection of the wide-spread nature of pornography. Users cross all ages, ethnic, economic, and social lines, and it is just as prevalent within the religious community as otherwise.
“So how did we get here? Only 40 years ago Elvis Presley made rock history with a few well-placed pelvic thrusts, and Marilyn Monroe shocked our sexual sensibilities with modest bathing suits and demure glances. Now Carmen Electra’s stripper workouts are a staple of household aerobics, and 12 percent of the worldwide web is devoted to pornographic sites. Pornography is in our living rooms, on our computers and television screens, and buried deep in the experiences of our spouses, children, and siblings. And, by all accounts, it’s here to stay.” – See more at: http://www.salvomag.com/new/articles/salvo2/2coleman.php#sthash.5ud3l02j.dpuf”
This article is not going to give you all the facts and figures. For that I recommend reading the article on Salvo sited above for more information. To say the statistics are horrifying is an understatement. The most awful is this: “The average child is 11 years old at the time of his or her first exposure. Twenty percent of all children have been sexually solicited on the web; more than 90 percent of 8 to 16-year-olds have viewed pornography online, and 80 percent of 15 to 17-year-olds have had multiple exposures to hardcore pornography.”
Yeshua said, “but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Mat 18:6 )
So, even if we don’t participate in this industry by indulging in it, we are complicit when we sweep it under the rug and say nothing!
ISN’T THIS JUST A PERSONAL THING?
The effects on society are profound. It is not just a personal vice or a harmless addiction. It exploits children, women and men, and irreparably damages the most basic foundations of our society: fidelity, morality and the sanctity of marriage. It glorifies sex without relationship, and to those addicted by this, there is an ever-expanding need for ever more deviant behaviors to watch to achieve the desired sense of excitement. It destroys marriages, relationships, childhood innocence, distorts sexual expectation and satisfaction between partners, and feeds the already damaged among us to transform fantasies into horrific acts of child molestation, rape and murder.
Side effects of our acceptance and participation in pornography are wide-spread. We are all reaping the fields of the seed sown by this world-wide and insidious preoccupation with sex, and much of that is deviant sex at that. Pornography diminishes any sense of modesty. It contributes to the sexualization of our children. We are all desensitized to its filthiness as it is commonplace in films which allude to or depict infidelity, meaningless sex, homosexuality, sado-masochism and worse. It is creeping into our television programs as well. R-rated movies are equivalent to what used to be labeled as X-rated in the past.
The slippery slope is well greased, and one wonders where the bottom can be found.
WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THIS?
The 7th Commandment is the prohibition against adultery.
Exo 20:14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Yeshua made it clear as he explained the heart connection in Torah. He said, “You know the commandment which says, “Be faithful in marriage. But I tell you that if you look at another woman and want her, you are already unfaithful in your thoughts.” (Mat 5:27-28 )
Pornography meets the requirement of transgressing this instruction. It is sin.
BUT, WHAT IF I AM UNMARRIED?! HOW CAN IT BE ADULTERY THEN?
Paul spoke about the works of the flesh.
God wants you to be holy, so don’t be immoral in matters of sex.
Respect and honor your wife.
Don’t be a slave of your desires or live like people who don’t know God.
You must not cheat any of the Lord’s followers in matters of sex. Remember, we warned you that he punishes everyone who does such things.
God didn’t choose you to be filthy, but to be pure.
So if you don’t obey these rules, you are not really disobeying us. You are disobeying God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. (1Th 4:3-8)
Now the works of the flesh are clearly revealed, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lustfulness, (Gal 5:19)
Don’t be controlled by your body. Kill every desire for the wrong kind of sex. Don’t be immoral or indecent or have evil thoughts. Don’t be greedy, which is the same as worshiping idols.
God is angry with people who disobey him by doing these things. (Col 3:5-6)
And our Father said this through his prophet, Isaiah:
I spread out my hands all the day to a rebellious people, who walk in a way that is not good, following their own devices; a people who provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens and making offerings on bricks; who sit in tombs, and spend the night in secret places; who eat pig’s flesh, and broth of tainted meat is in their vessels; who say, “Keep to yourself, do not come near me, for I am too holy for you.” These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day. (Isa 65:2-5)
WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO?
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. (Eph 5:11)
The Council in Jerusalem addressed sexual matters that are found in Leviticus 17 & 18. See the article Letter to the Gentiles for more detail. If we wish to be in covenant with our Creator, we must clean our house!
Scripture is clear. We are not to be double-minded. Water that is pure and undefiled cannot exist with that which is not. Darkness has no part in Light. The addiction and acceptance of pornography is against everything that Torah teaches us.
It must grieve the Father that we choose to pollute our temple by letting this inside our gates. YHVH is all about life, honor and the marriage covenant he designed. Anything that diminishes that has to be examined and expunged from our life. Will the Spirit of Holiness abide with filth and worldly lusts?
Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. (Heb 13:4)
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (1Co 6:18-21)
Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil. (Jas 1:27)
Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Php 4:8 and Rom13:14)
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Youth unemployment in Victoria hits 15-year high
Henrietta Cook, state political reporter
Youth unemployment has leapt to a 15-year high in Victoria, with the Premier's electorate hit the hardest by the worsening crisis.
An analysis of youth unemployment data reveals that the situation has deteriorated in 12 of the state's 17 regions in the past year.
Thousands of young Victorians from all backgrounds are finding themselves caught up in a spiral of unemployment, and the situation is particularly dire in socially disadvantaged suburbs of greater Melbourne and rural areas.
The region of Warrnambool and South-West, Geelong, Melbourne's north-west and Hume are some of the most difficult areas to find work for 15 to 24-year-olds.
"In a short time youth unemployment will be a significant handbrake on the economy.
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"We are facing a situation where in a few years unemployment rates of more than 25 per cent won't be uncommon."
Policy makers had been sitting on their hands for decades and failed to recognise the dramatic changes to the economy, he said.
"The economy has changed from a closed economy, that was a lot more manufacturing based, to a more service-based, knowledge-based and competitive economy."
The average Victorian youth unemployment rate for the year to July 2014 was 13.8 per cent, up from 12.3 per cent from the same period a year earlier. Victoria is the third worst Australian state for youth unemployment after Tasmania and South Australia.
Many young Victorians are unsuccessfully applying for hundreds of jobs, and are being turned down because they are told they do not have enough experience.
The analysis, provided by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, found that in the Warrnambool and South West region 18 per cent of young people under 24 are unable to find work, up from 14.2 per cent.
In the past year youth unemployment only improved in five regions - Melbourne West, Ballarat, Bendigo, Hume and Latrobe-Gippsland.
Victorian Council of Social Service chief executive Emma King said youth unemployment had significantly worsened during the first seven months of this year, with the 2014 Victorian average currently at 14.7 per cent compared to 12.5 per cent in 2013.
"Youth unemployment is at a 15-year high and it is starting to cross boundaries that it didn't previously."
The situation is particularly tough for people who have finished university.
"They are continually told they don't have enough experience. We have a very competitive job market, they have done all the right things in terms of education."
She called for a "comprehensive workforce participation plan" that involved community, business and government coming to the table and criticised federal government changes that deny under-30s income support for six months of every year.
"They are going to be left without assistance to find work and without income assistance for six months of the year, they will be at increased risk of homelessness, they will be living on air."
Shadow treasurer Tim Pallas blamed the situation on state government TAFE cuts and called on the Coalition to acknowledge the problem.
"Then they need to commit to taking real and meaningful action and that means rectifying the damage they have done to our TAFEs so our kids can get the skills they need for the jobs they want."
But Treasurer Michael O'Brien sung praise for the government's economic credentials, saying there were 78,700 more Victorians in work today than when Labor left office in 2010.
"We also have a $27 billion infrastructure program that will create tens of thousands of new jobs; projects and jobs that Daniel Andrews and Labor oppose."
He said the government had increased vocational education and training funding by 50 per cent and introduced reforms to ensure young people received the skills they needed to find work.
A spokesman from Premier Denis Napthine's office said increased funding for vocational education and training meant the number of government subsidised enrolments had skyrocketed from around 381,000 in 2008 to 645,000 last year.
"It's great to see that our positive reforms have led to a 10 per cent decrease in male youth unemployment in Warrnambool with fewer unemployed men in Warrnambool than any other region in Victoria."
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USS Portsmouth (SSN 707)
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USS PORTSMOUTH was the 20th LOS ANGELES class attack submarine and the 15th ship in that class built by Electric Boat in Groton, CT. On June 6, 2002, USS PORTSMOUTH sunk the former USS OKINAWA (LPH 3) during a COMSUBPAC SINKEX off the US west coast. The PORTSMOUTH was last homeported in San Diego, Calif.
The photo below was taken by me and shows the PORTSMOUTH laid up at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash., on May 12, 2012.
The photo below was taken by me and shows a number of decommissioned nuclear-powered attack submarines laid up at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash. The photo was taken from Port Orchard, Wash., on May 12, 2012. The submarines' names are on the photo.
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you can either strum the chords or pluck the strings of the chords.
Intro C Am C Am
Verse:
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I heard there was a secret chord
that David played and it pleased the Lord
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But you don't really care for music, do you?
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Well it goes like this :
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The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift
G Em Am
The baffled king composing Hallelujah
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Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah
thats basicly the structure of the song
this is my first tab so please tell me what you think any corrections etc.
when i did this it was from listning to Rufus Wainwright's cover but i'm pretty
sure it will work the same for the song
i know its not perfect but its a simple way of playing this very beautiful song :)
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Scope and Contents of the Materials
The collection contains the administrative and programmatic files of the Center for Women's Studies and Services (CWSS).
Series I: Administrative Files include budget and funding materials, personnel and training materials, grant proposals and research files, reports, newsletters, minutes and notes. The initial founding of the Women's Studies program at San Diego State University and the resulting break is well represented through departmental memos, meeting notes, and correspondence. The original proposal for a women's studies program, and several resulting revisions, is also present. Highlights include syllabi and promotional flyers for the first women's studies courses taught, minutes from the Women's Studies Committee and Women's Studies Board, and documents detailing personnel roles and conflicts within the early department.
Series II: Components Files are comprised of administrative and outreach files maintained by each of the CWSS components (Storefront, Educational and Cultural, Publications, and Feminist Counseling), spanning 1970 to 1986. Nearly complete runs of each of the publications organized by the Publications component are included in this series. Promotional flyers for a wide variety of cultural and educational programs are included, as well as course descriptions for the Feminist Free University for over ten years. The Feminist Counseling component is represented in this series by articles, statements of purpose, and descriptions of the radical feminist counseling concept written by its creators.
Series III: Vertical Files include newsletters, articles, flyers, pamphlets, clippings, reports, brochures, handouts, government publications, statistics, and worksheets on a variety of topics of interest to the Center throughout the 1970s and 1980s. These Vertical Files were compiled and used by staff for consultations, research, and outreach in Center operations.
Series IV: Periodicals holds a strong run of general feminist and activist newspapers, newsletters, and magazines from the 1970s and early 1980s. Local papers, such as Goodbye to All That and Feminist Communications are included in this series, but the strength of the series is the national scope of included publications. Issues and changes within the women's liberation and feminist movements are traceable over time throughout this series. Gay and lesbian issues of the 1970s are well represented by items in the Publications, as are women's health, international women's issues, and workplace rights.
Series V: Reel to Reel Tapes cover a radio series on rape awareness and prevention organized by CWSS in the late 1970s. This radio series featured victim's accounts of their experiences, navigation of the legal system, and cultural analysis, and was also broadcast in a Spanish language version.
Series VI: Scrapbooks include scrapbooks and photographs of events spanning twenty years of the Center's existence. A scrapbook documenting a fire at CWSS headquarters in 1980 is included, as well as one devoted to the Center's involvement in Project Choice.
Series VII: Oversized Materials include a complete run of The Longest Revolution between 1976 and 1983.
Biographical Note
Established in 1969, the Center for Women’s Studies and Services (CWSS) was a multi-dimensional and non-profit organization that maintained educational, cultural, political, and service programs. CWSS was dedicated to advancing the cause of women’s rights and has a nationwide membership open to men and women. It was the first women’s liberation group in San Diego and the first women’s center in Southern California. The Center was founded after group of women broke away from what would become the Women's Studies program at San Diego State University, in order to focus on creating tangible social change related to women's issues.
CWSS was committed to developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other community-based and nationally-oriented organizations. The Center actively participated in a variety of feminist, social service and inter-movement coalitions, and served as headquarters for the National Feminist Therapists' Association.
CWSS was comprised of four major components: Storefront, Radical Feminist Counseling, Educational and Cultural Programs, and Publications. Each component of the Center provided services and opportunities (via workshops, apprenticeships, consultations, programs, and direct experience) for women to obtain first-hand knowledge and training in the areas of management, creativity, and control. The academic component was formed on the San Diego State University campus and became the first official Women’s Studies Program in the nation.
The Storefront Component was a drop-in resource center offering crisis assistance, housing, child care, legal and medical referrals, vocational counseling and job referrals. It also has a 24-hour hotline for battered women and rape victims, affirmative action assistance, and open rap groups.
The Radical Feminist Counseling component provided crisis intervention for women, one-on-one counseling, group and family counseling, training for counselors, and community education on a wide variety of women's mental health issues.
The Educational and Cultural component included an annual Women’s Festival of the Arts, monthly Feminist Forum, community meetings, and special events, and organized the "Feminist Free University," a free education program for women throughout the 1970s and 1980s which offered three sessions with between 20 and 40 volunteer-taught classes in each session.
The Publications component supervised publication of the feminist newspaper The Longest Revolution, a poetry anthology titled Rainbow Snake, and other materials by and about women. It also maintained a feminist library and reading room.
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But what, I asked General Gul, in his view, were the true reasons for the invasion of Afghanistan, and why the US is still there? “A very good question,” he responded. “I think you have reached the point precisely. It is a principle of war that you never mix objectives. Because when you mix objectives then you end up with egg on your face. You face defeat. And here was a case where the objectives were mixed up. Ostensibly, it was to disperse al Qaeda, to get Osama bin Laden. But latently, the reasons for the offensive, for the attack on Afghanistan, were quite different.”
First, he says, the US wanted to “reach out to the Central Asian oilfields” and “open the door there,” which “was a requirement of corporate America, because the Taliban had not complied with their desire to allow an oil and gas pipeline to pass through Afghanistan.
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‘Avatar’ Theft Plaintiff Loses Bid To Disqualify Judge
That’s the second Avatarlegal loss in a row for Eric Ryder and another win for James Cameron. Three weeks after LA Superior Court Judge Susan Bryant-Deason granted the director’s motion for summary judgment, Ryder’s efforts to have her dismissed from the case have now also failed. Ryder wanted the judge pulled from the case because her husband is a line producer who has worked on Fox projects such as We Bought A Zoo. The plaintiff claimed in a 2011 complaint that Cameron ripped off the 2009 blockbuster from an environmental themed story of his entitled K.R.Z. 2068. Ryder said that execs at Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment had read the story back in the ’90s. Having taken a hit in early October in the case, two weeks ago Ryder’s lawyers alleged a lack of impartiality on the part of Bryant-Deason. Funny thing is Fox aren’t even a defendant in the suit, only Cameron and Lightstorm are. On October 23, the court gave tossed Ryder’s latest maneuver too. “A party simply can’t wait to see what happens in a case, before deciding to investigate or assert known facts as a basic for disqualification for cause. By not filing a timely motion to disqualify, objections to the assigned judge are waived,” wrote Bryant-Deason herself in the 11-page order (read it here). Beside Fox not being an actual party to the case, the judge also noted that she told all parties back in an April 24th status conference that her husband Paul Deason has worked as an independent contractor on films for Fox and other studios and no one raised any objection then.
Avatar has been on a bit of a legal roll lately against copyright charges from various directions. In February, Cameron won a case against Gerald Morawski, who accused Cameron of ripping off his ideas for the pic. Among the lawsuits pending though is Bryant Moore’s $2.5 billion lawsuit against Cameron and Fox claiming that Avatar was stolen from his scripts. A federal judge in March granted a motion to dismiss the breach of implied contract claim in Moore’s 2011 suit but he did not dismiss Moore’s copyright claims. That trial date is pending.
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Judge Dredd • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
This could be grounds for an appeal and the higher court might decide to disqualify the judge and order a new trial. If she told them who her husband is they should have objected then and asked her to recuse herself. I am the Law.
Failed ScreenWriter Who Hates on Others • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Judge Dredd — Because they failed to motion to recuse the trail judge upon her timely disclosure, it is unlikely an appellate court will entertain relief for same expost facto.
Sabronidas • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Not surprised that there’s so many people claiming ownership over the story as it is one of the least original ideas ever done and there’s a good handful of films with the same cloned plot.
The truth is, that if it had been made by any of the claimants, the film would have been a straight to DVD release and the reason it made money is because of James Cameron and his marketing knowledge and power.
Cameron is only guilty of using a lame and over exploited plot.
Failed ScreenWriter Who Hates on Others • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Sabronidas — “Ideas” or “stories” aren’t protected under copyright law. So even if they can prove what they claim, their lawsuits will be rightfully dismissed on summary judgment.
I’ve read the plaintiffs’ complaints, and all the plaintiff attorneys are either not too bright or intentionally milking their clients for legal fees and not telling them their lawsuit has zero legal merit (the latter is most likely).
The bar for proving copyright infringement when it comes to a feature script is insanely high for the plaintiff. Not even Snoop Dog can get that high in his basement with a half dozen ho’s and a case of Colt 45.
Elmore • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Jeez, I wonder if so many people are coming out of the woodwork with the same idea because the idea isn’t all that original.
Cameron executed it well and made it an experience, but white guy goes native to save natives has been done a time or two before.
Failed ScreenWriter Who Hates on Others • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Elmore — “Ideas” aren’t protected under copyright law. It’s as if all these guys filing these unwinnable lawsuits don’t understand the most basic element of a copyright infringement case when it comes to screenwriting.
Not only will Cameron prevail, all the plaintiffs will, under California law, have to fork over legal fees to Cameron’s side, which will surely bankrupt these parasites since that will include appellate fees and I’m pretty sure Cameron didn’t hire his lawyers from Walmart.
Dapper Dan • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Bryant-Deason’s husband has also worked for Cameron. She’s low and dirty in this situation.
KilliK • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
IN THE KING WE TRUST.
Bus Bench • on Oct 28, 2013 12:39 pm
Sabronidas and Failed Screenwriter, while I really liked AVATAR, it sure was an unoriginal story. Basically the same as FERGULLY, THE LAST RAINFOREST, which Fox released years ago.
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As if being on Bernie Sanders’ campaign isn’t already inspirational enough, check out what one of his campaign’s New Hampshire offices apparently has on its wall:
.@aoc is on the wall here at the Bernie campaign office near Nashua pic.twitter.com/Y08Q9bhMoM — Hunter Walker (@hunterw) February 10, 2020
Anyone who looks to AOC for hope deserves to lose. Hard.
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As for the course itself, as many know, the NYC Half Marathon course has changed from previous years. For the first time this year the course starts in Prospect Park Brooklyn and ends in Central Park. Based on our run, here is my analysis of the course followed by my advice on how to tackle this course.
The course starts off heading north on Flatbush Avenue with a nice, long, steady gradual downhill. The downhill itself is about one mile long. Strava measured this mile to be a decrease in elevation of about 96 feet. I have to admit, this is a nice wide road with lots of local shops. I am 99% positive that this stretch of the course is going to be filled with spectators on race day. With that said, these spectators, along with the 20,000 plus runners that just started around you are going to give you one hell of a boost of adrenalin! The temptation to unleash a fast mile is going to be huge! I will say, it is very important to resist that temptation because you have a long way to go and some challenges ahead.
The second mile has a very small but short incline. It’s a relaxed mile that will lead you right onto the Manhattan Bridge. This is where your work and challenges will start.
Manhattan Bridge Awaits!@
Once you get on the Manhattan Bridge there is a long steady climb onto the bridge until you get to the middle. Your total climb will be around 90 feet. This slow steady climb is given back as you come off the bridge and make a right onto Canal Street. The decline in elevation continues until you go east thru Chinatown and to the FDR drive.
Full disclosure, today for this next stretch, we had to alter our route from the official route because the official route will take you onto the FDR drive. Obviously, we couldn’t get the FDR drive closed, so we chose to run over the overpass on Delancey Street to the other side of the FDR and ran along the water via the promenade up until 35th street. Distance wise this was the same as running on the FDR however where we ran on Sunday it was completely flat along the water. As we were running however we noticed that there were some steep elevations on the FDR drive in particular around the 10th street. This elevation essentially makes the FDR Drive go from street level to an elevated roadway. I wish I had the elevation measurements on this but just be prepared for an climb during this stretch on the FDR drive!
There are several increases in elevation on the FDR Drive stretch!
I believe that we are scheduled to get off of the FDR at 42nd St. Going west on 42nd street, we started out flat until we got to 3rd avenue. I can tell you that once again you will be begin a climb of about 40 feet until you get past 5th avenue. Here you will begin a small gradual run downhill that will take you around the corner onto 7th and up to around 45th street – that’s about a half mile of gradual downhill. Enjoy that stretch as much as possible because there is more work ahead! Once you approach 45th street on 7th Avenue, you begin an approximate one mile climb up that will take you up another 40 feet in elevation and will leave you right at the entrance to Central Park.
This should prepare you nicely for what awaits you in Central Park. You will enter Central Park after completing 9 miles. Once you enter the park, a series of small uphills and downhills will await. Nothing too drastic. That is until you get to around 72nd street on the East side. This is where Cat Hill awaits you. You will climb over 50 feet in elevation over a span of a little over a half mile. For our trial run on Sunday we were not that winded when going up Cat hill. I think it was adrenaline from entering the park and knowing that we were not that far away from the finish. After Cat hill you will enjoy close to a mile of rolling down hills which includes a turn onto the 102nd street traverse to head to the West Side of the park. Choose your effort here wisely because when you come back around on the West side, you will have more uphills awaiting you!
Make sure to “smile” at the Cat as you go up her hill!
When you turn off of the traverse and onto Central Park West, you will have a little over a mile left. How you tackle that mile will be tricky. As soon as you turn onto West Drive you will be met with another long uphill. This one will take you up another 60 feet in the span of about a half of a mile. Once you get to the top of that hill, you will have a small down hill rest and then you will climb a short hill again. Coming into the 70’s on the west side you will be headed down hill one last time and this time, into the finish line!
Our total elevation today according to Strava, was about 450 feet and I think on race day it will be more because of the FDR drive span that I mentioned above. This United NYC Half marathon is nothing like the previous version of it. A personal record is not impossible on this course, but its also not easy! How you attack this course will be key. Go out hard too early and you will pay the price on the many hills. If you wait too long to attack Central Park, your pace leading up to that may be too slow.
Be inspired by Grand Central as you run by on 42nd street!
In looking back on the course after digesting it on Sunday, my suggestion is to definitely hold back in the first two miles and start working a bit as you start your climb over the Manhattan Bridge. Keep working the exit off of the bridge as well as your time in China Town. Once onto the FDR you can hold back again in my opinion as this stretch of the run may be a little draining. Remember the elevation of the FDR, it goes from street level, to elevated road way. The pivotal part of the race for me will be the stretch from the FDR on 42nd street until you enter the Park, which is a little bit over 2 miles. This stretch, while it does have some uphills, presents slow gradual uphills, that are definitely ones that you could run at a good clip without getting drained, especially since there are downhills here as well. Further the adrenalin of running by the United Nations (42nd street & FDR drive), Grand Central Terminal (42nd street & Lexington Ave) and of course Times Square, should carry you strongly thru a solid two miles. This will set you up for the final four miles in the park where you will have to tough it out and give it all of you have on the uphills. Keep in mind, you will also enjoy those down hills and the crowds will undoubtedly push you to the finish line.
Again, this course is in no way impossible but it’s nothing compared to the previous version of the United NYC Half Marathon. It is definitely more challenging. Has anyone else run the course out there? What was your take on it? Less than three weeks remain til the big race. Are you ready?
We organized this race through the online Facebook group that I coordinated specifically for the United NYC Half. If you would like to join that page you can find it here. Hope this was somewhat helpful in your preparation for the race!
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank those folks that came along for the run. Originally we had 28 confirmed but the weather rightfully causesd some cancellations so kudos to the 12 that did come out! (pictured below)
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5 Things to Avoid in the Fashion Industry
5 Things to Avoid in the Fashion Industry
As an aspiring fashionista, there are some things you should avoid when trying to enter the cutthroat world that is the fashion industry. The industry is known for its difficulty, and young fashionistas know there is little room for mistakes. We’re here to help you out with a few tips. Here are five things to avoid in the fashion industry:
1. Trash Trends
Don’t make the mistake of getting too caught up in the trends. The fashion industry is all about embracing your own fashion, and following all the trends religiously has quite the opposite affect. Bring your own fashion sense to the table and add the trends to the foundation you have already started.
2. Know Your Type
Nothing is worse than someone who wears clothes that are not flattering to their body type. Not every trend is right for every body type, so don’t wear something just because it is the “in” thing to do. Take into account skin type, body type, and hair color when choosing which trends look best on you.
3. Embrace Personality
The fashion world is meant to be fun. People are encouraged to put their spin on anything they want in anyway they like. That being said, make sure you understand the fine line between trends and copying someone’s style. If your boss comes in to work rocking skinny zebra pants, that doesn’t mean you should come in the next day in the same thing. Make sure at the end of the day, your outfit reflects you and your personality.
4. Be Independent
Much like the need to embrace your personality within your wardrobe, it is important to be independent. Fashion is supposed to be an exhilarating way to showcase how you feel on the inside to people on the outside. Make sure you are dressing for you, and not replicating what you see all the time on models in your favorite magazines.
5. Less is More
The saying “less is more” is used widely by nearly everyone, and fashionistas are not any different. When getting dressed in the morning, make sure you are not mixing too many fashion trends all together at once. The more fashion trends you mix and match in one outfit, the more your outfit risks looking like a hodge podge of fashion, rather than chic and fashionable as you had hoped. Pick and choose, rather than piling it all on at once. Each will have its time and place for its debut to the public.
These are just a few of many tips and tricks to the fashion world. Embrace your style, tread carefully with the trends, and work hard to get where you want. The industry may seem overwhelming, but if you stick to your talent and are passionate about the industry, you are sure to go far!
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Hoodies: A California Clothing Classic
Today, the humble hoodie is considered to be an indispensable piece of clothing and most Americans have at least one for wearing during the spring and fall, or for layering when the weather gets extra nippy. While it may not have been invented in California, we largely have 1970s California youth culture to thank for its massive popularity today.
Hooded tops have been in use for thousands of years by outdoorsmen and travelers as a way to cope with the elements. Priests and monks also used them to block out distractions and keep themselves warm in the days before central heating.
Otherwise though, hooded tops haven’t always been mainstream. Hoods gave privacy and anonymity – which is great. Unless perhaps unsavory types starting wearing them, which is why the word “hoodlum” exists today. In any case, the hoodie has mostly shed its reputation with hoodlums and is now a classic piece of Americana today.
Hoodies As Workwear
The hoodie as we know it today was originally invented in the 1930s to help East Coast meatpackers and other laborers working in freezers and cold outdoor conditions. Compared to traditional wool and fur coats, hoodies provided a greater range of movement, were easier to clean, and easier to stow or tie around the waist should worker feel a little warm. Around this time, these items were still called “hooded sweatshirts”.
Hoodies As Statement Pieces
Printed and embroidered hoodies later became popular in university and school campuses throughout the United States from the 1940s-1960s and became somewhat an intellectual symbol. However, since not a lot of people sought higher education back then as today, its popularity remained rather niche. Still, hoodies that showed school or city pride started to appear and these still are popular today.
Hoodies As Counterculture Items
It wasn’t until hoodies were adopted by California surfers and skaters in the 70s and 80s that hoodies really came into their own. They later became adopted by the emergent hip-hop scene on both coasts as well, which took the public profile of the hoodie even further. It was no longer a practical piece of clothing for those who enjoyed their creature comforts – it also became a symbol of rebellion.
They were perfect for the mild California climate and were convenient and versatile enough for nearly every type of weather one would encounter in the Golden State. When zip-up hoodies later became available, they became a popular way of keeping warm while still showing of the increasingly elaborate and far out prints that were starting to show up on t-shirts.
Hoodies Today
By the time hoodies earned the name “hoodie” in the 1990s, they were already a standard piece of apparel in California for people of all ages and walks of life. Today, In both the cutting-edge San Francisco and Los Angeles streetwear scenes, designers are pushing the boundaries of what’s really possible with hoodies. California-based designers are always creating cuts and using fresh new materials and contexts that redefine what’s possible with this piece of classic workwear.
But for the rest of us folks, normal pullover and zip-up hoodies are still awesome. We don’t really have the stats for it, but we’re willing to bet Californians own the most hoodies per capita of any region on earth. You will literally see hoodies on avant-garde fashionistas in cities and on farmers and laborers in the countryside. You’ll sometimes even see them being worn in the summer. To each their own.
The Latest Designs In A Gold Necklace
The gold has transformed its path through various jewelry items and has reached the people, the gold in Indian culture plays a significant role and used for many occasions. There are a variety of designs in the gold that has been crafted as per the events, the traditional antic jewelry is designed for wedding events and the rich gold necklace designs are crafted especially for these occasions. There are many other designs that have been crafted for other events too and this has been possible due to the technological impact and the handmade jewelry has been reduced due to the machine crafting of the gold ornaments. The crude type of gold has been changed into an alluring model that resembles by every one of the general population who will in general purchase gold and there are numerous other creator who take a shot at the improvement of the gold structure, every single part gold gem is planned and saw before it’s taken to the client.
The consumer before buying gold must have standards in mind that have been approved by the government and all the gold are not of the same type. The gold is differenced based on the purity level and the cost may even differ on the designs. Gold as a gem is been extremely special and has been loved by numerous individuals and adding more structures to the gold gems make them more alluring relatively. So the shippers concoct more appealing plan to draw in individuals with the goal that the market for the gold exceedingly expanding step by step and different structures comes up to the market for the deals and this has been extremely normal among the general population, however the cost for the gold is high in number individuals will in general purchase as it is considered as resources of future and will, in general, be a materialistic trifle of riches. The craze for the will never diminish and will build step by step.
In recent days the gold necklace has been very popular among the people because of the designs that are available in the market. There has been a wide range of designs that have been created for the people and this is the main reason for the sale of the gold and their many items that have been crafted according to the taste of each people who come up with their own design. The competition for the merchants in the market has increased a lot to the innovative designs that they bring up to the consumer. There is a wide range of variety where the consumer has many options to choose their design and the seller also try to design to satisfy the consumer needs. Though gold is very high in number people tend to buy it as there is a resale value that may be even higher than the original prizes at the time and this is based on the status of the stock exchange and economy of the country. So gold is always special it is more than a normal commodity.
6 Accessories to Spice Up Any Outfit
Accessorizing your outfit can be a tricky business indeed. Without accessories, your overall look may end up looking too plain; with the wrong accessories, however, even haute couture could look cheap.
Good thing there are some pieces of fashion that can spice up almost any kind of ensemble. These items should be mainstays in your closet; if you already have some of them, then maybe consider buying duplicates or different colors!
The Right Necklace
Different necklace lengths suit different neckline or collar styles. For example, if you’re wearing a turtleneck shirt, you might want to pair it with long chain necklaces with singular pendants. Meanwhile, a crew neck blouse will benefit more from a bib-style or collar necklace. Strapless tops or dresses, on the other hand, are the perfect canvases for collar or choker necklaces.
If you’re fond of layering necklaces or if you aren’t sure what kind to wear, opt for an opera necklace. Don’t base it on the actual length, though; try it on first. The “proper” length of an opera necklace is about two inches below your bust line, which definitely varies from woman to woman. The length of the opera necklace also has an added benefit of making you look taller.
Lapel Pins
Personalized lapel pins have experienced a resurgence in popularity over the past few years, thanks in part to the similar resurgence of bespoke suits. However, these colorful and easily customizable pins aren’t just meant for accessorizing men’s formal wear. You can use lapel pins to update the look of your other accessories, like bags or hats. You can also fasten a scarf using a lapel pin. Another benefit of lapel pins? You can weartwo or three of them without it looking tacky. You also don’t need to go overly formal with them. It’s perfectly fine to wear a pin that’s inspired by your favorite video game or TV show together with a three-piece suit.
Classic Sunglasses
Formal wear, casual wear, beach wear — a classic pair of sunglasses go with practically anything. What’s more, aviators, clubmasters, and wayfarers look good on any face shape. One or two high-quality pairs of sunglasses can last you a lifetime, so it would be better to splurge on the really good brands. For a more universal appeal, go for simpler designs and colors, like tortoiseshell frames and black or dark gray lenses.
A Stainless Steel Watch
Just like classic sunglasses, a stainless steel watch can be worn with almost any kind of outfit (as opposed to the much more formal gold timepiece). Stainless steel watches are also flattering on any skin tone and are quite durable, too. You can wear just a chunky, stainless steel watch with your OOTD and you can be all set — that’s how much of a statement this accessory can make!
A Scarf
What’s good about a scarf is that it can go from season to season. In cold or windy weather, it can give you additional warmth and protection from harsh winds. In the summer, a light scarf can add a pop of color to your outfit.
If you want to try out some patterns, plaid, gingham, or houndstooth are some of the no-fail basics. These patterns are very fashion friendly; you can adjust your look by simply changing the color combinations. For the more adventurous types, go for bold paisley designs. You can also never go wrong with a plain lambswool or knitted scarf for some comfy, cozy warmth.
A Pair of Comfortable Pumps
Heels aren’t as popular nowadays for everyday fashion when stylish comfort is the name of the game. However, if you need a bit of a height, ditch the platforms and go for the classic pump. They’re very versatile; they can be matched with jeans, skirts, dresses, and anything in between, taking you from a day in the office to a dinner party with no problem.
Don’t go the way of sky-high heels, especially if you’re going to wear them for long periods; two or three inches are more than enough. You should also make sure that the toes don’t pinch! Color-wise, black and cream are elegant choices, but for beautiful burst of color, try going for a red or electric blue pair.
Fashion trends change every year. Some even come and go in a matter of months. With these timeless accessories, however, you can be sure that your fashion game will always be on point. You may also want to consider fashionable piercing in accessorizing. Try to visit tatsnrings.com for excellent piercing ideas.
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import 'reflect-metadata'
import 'react-dates/initialize'
import 'map.prototype.tojson' // to visualize Map in Redux Dev Tools
import 'set.prototype.tojson' // to visualize Set in Redux Dev Tools
import 'src/helpers/errorPrototypeTojson' // to visualize Error in Redux Dev Tools
import { enableES5 } from 'immer'
import React, { useEffect, useState, Suspense } from 'react'
import { AppProps } from 'next/app'
import { I18nextProvider } from 'react-i18next'
import type { Store } from 'redux'
import { ConnectedRouter } from 'connected-next-router'
import type { Persistor } from 'redux-persist'
import { Layout } from 'src/components/Layout/Layout'
import { ThemeProvider } from 'styled-components'
import { Provider } from 'react-redux'
import { PersistGate } from 'redux-persist/integration/react'
import { MDXProvider } from '@mdx-js/react'
import { initialize } from 'src/initialize'
import { init } from 'src/state/app/init.actions'
import i18n from 'src/i18n/i18n'
import Loading from 'src/components/Loading/Loading'
import { LinkExternal } from 'src/components/Link/LinkExternal'
import { SEO } from 'src/components/Common/SEO'
import { theme } from 'src/theme'
import 'src/styles/global.scss'
enableES5()
export interface AppState {
persistor: Persistor
store: Store
}
export default function MyApp({ Component, pageProps, router }: AppProps) {
const [state, setState] = useState<AppState | undefined>()
useEffect(() => {
initialize({ router })
// eslint-disable-next-line promise/always-return
.then((state: AppState) => {
setState(state)
state.store.dispatch(init())
})
.catch((error: Error) => {
throw error
})
}, [router])
if (!state) {
return <Loading />
}
const { store, persistor } = state
return (
<Suspense fallback={<Loading />}>
<Provider store={store}>
<ConnectedRouter>
<ThemeProvider theme={theme}>
<I18nextProvider i18n={i18n}>
<MDXProvider components={{ a: LinkExternal }}>
<PersistGate loading={<Loading />} persistor={persistor}>
<SEO />
<Layout>
<Component {...pageProps} />
</Layout>
</PersistGate>
</MDXProvider>
</I18nextProvider>
</ThemeProvider>
</ConnectedRouter>
</Provider>
</Suspense>
)
}
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<modelVersion>4.0.0</modelVersion>
<parent>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>components</artifactId>
<version>3.6.0-SNAPSHOT</version>
</parent>
<artifactId>camel-lucene</artifactId>
<packaging>jar</packaging>
<name>Camel :: Lucene</name>
<description>Camel Lucene based search component</description>
<properties>
<camel.osgi.import.additional>
org.apache.lucene.*;version="${lucene-version-range}"
</camel.osgi.import.additional>
</properties>
<dependencies>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-support</artifactId>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.lucene</groupId>
<artifactId>lucene-core</artifactId>
<version>${lucene-version}</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.lucene</groupId>
<artifactId>lucene-queryparser</artifactId>
<version>${lucene-version}</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.lucene</groupId>
<artifactId>lucene-analyzers-common</artifactId>
<version>${lucene-version}</version>
</dependency>
<!-- test dependencies -->
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.camel</groupId>
<artifactId>camel-test-junit5</artifactId>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.junit.jupiter</groupId>
<artifactId>junit-jupiter</artifactId>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.logging.log4j</groupId>
<artifactId>log4j-slf4j-impl</artifactId>
<scope>test</scope>
</dependency>
</dependencies>
<build>
<plugins>
<plugin>
<groupId>org.apache.maven.plugins</groupId>
<artifactId>maven-clean-plugin</artifactId>
<configuration>
<filesets>
<fileset>
<directory>${basedir}/res</directory>
</fileset>
</filesets>
</configuration>
</plugin>
</plugins>
</build>
</project>
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February 15, 2017
Before you read this article ask yourself this question? Are the police the problem in Chicago or is it the violent culture the problem? These liberals in the federal and local governments BLAME everything and anyone except the Monsters responsible for turning our city into a War Zone. Not All the Federal agents in the Feds entire arsenal will stop the Violence BET ON IT!
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Tuesday said federal officials will soon come to Chicago to continue work with the Police Department after a major report last month found systemic problems at the department.
Emanuel met Monday in Washington with senior members of President Donald Trump’s administration, among them new Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Asked Tuesday whether a federal consent decree for the Chicago Police Department came up in their conversation, the mayor didn’t say.
Instead, Emanuel talked about ongoing work with Justice Department officials in response to the findings they released days before Trump’s inauguration.
“I don’t know if you know this, the Justice Department is going to be here next week, meeting with our people consistent with the consent decree, and starting those conversations and continuing those conversations,” Emanuel said. “We plan on continuing to build it.”
The mayor then pivoted to talk about the type of federal help he requested from Trump advisers, a list he has repeatedly cited in response to the president’s tweet last month threatening to “send in the Feds!” to Chicago if the city doesn’t get its violence under control.
“My purpose of my meeting was to go out and see, be very explicit, that if you’re talking about federal help, this is what we mean by federal help, from law enforcement cooperation and participation, to investing in kids, to prosecuting gun crimes, to economic development in our neighborhoods, in our areas,” he said.
Emanuel last month said he agreed to enter talks toward a court-enforced agreement on a number of policing reforms with then-President Barack Obama’s Justice Department. A consent decree would allow the courts to enforce a set of Police Department reforms in response to the Justice Department civil rights investigation that criticized the city’s police force. The report concluded officers were poorly trained and quick to use excessive force — often against African-Americans and Latinos.
But Sessions has been critical of consent decrees in the past. And Trump has supported aggressive law enforcement to fight crime, specifically in Chicago. So it’s far from certain the new administration in Washington would support such an agreement.
Also Tuesday, Emanuel said he told Trump administration officials they should make a federal investment in renovations to the CTA Green Line. The line carries trains from Harlem Avenue and Lake Street on the West Side, through downtown to two South Side stations on 63rd Street.
The mayor has seized on Trump’s pledge to invest in the nation’s infrastructure as a rare area in which he hopes to be able to work with the new administration. “What would be greater economic opportunity and job creation than helping us revitalize the Green Line, as we have seen in other communities?” Emanuel asked during a news conference to announce architecture firm exp will move its headquarters to Chicago.
Mayoral spokesman Matt McGrath later released a statement saying Emanuel “asked the administration to rebuild the Green Line, which serves the South and West sides.”
“Rebuilding the Green Line is one way the administration could ‘send in the feds,’ create jobs and help improve public safety — and a particularly notable one given that they have made it clear that investing in infrastructure is a priority,” McGrath said.
Such a project would likely run into the billions of dollars at a time the city is trying to secure federal funding for other massive rail projects, among them the renovation of Union Station and the extension of the Red Line to 130th Street.
And then there’s the shooting of a clearly mentally ill 57 yo Caucasian woman on the North side by two Chicago officers last Friday. Tasers fired right onto her thick winter clothing didn’t work (no surprise to anyone but the two police involved, apparently), and when they cornered her she lunged at them with a knife. They responded with lethal gunfire and she was dead in 30 min on the street. Problem is, they accosted her. There is no mention that she accosted anyone with the knife. It is unclear whether she threatened anyone else at any time until two officers began firing things at her. Note that while in her one hand she had a kitchen knife, the other was merely holding a large soda; not exactly what one would deem a skilled or even serious attacker. Had this been someone on a ledge about to jump off, would the officers have backed away and gotten a crisis counselor, or shot the person so they would fall rather than jump off the building? While it would be reassuring to be able to trust the city to openly share all information so the truth could be known, Chicago’s history of covering up internal investigations and evidence will unfortunately require a lawsuit.
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The Western Force have signed NSW Waratahs flanker Chris Alcock to a two-year deal.
Alcock will follow former Waratahs mentor Michael Foley across the Nullarbor for the 2013 Super Rugby season.
The openside flanker has played 25 matches for the Waratahs since making his provincial debut against the Cheetahs two years ago, after he was plucked from Sydney grade rugby for the beginning of the 2010 season.
Alcock, who played 12 matches in 2012, starting in the No.7 jersey for the bulk of the season, is Foley's second signing following the retention of local product Kyle Godwin.
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The South African-born 24-year-old says he's excited about representing the Western Force and continuing his partnership with Foley.
"I've got a great relationship with Foles and he's been very helpful in developing me throughout my professional career, so I was very pleased to have the opportunity to continue working with him at the Force," he said.
"It's a great opportunity for me at the Force. It's going to be a fairly new team with a number of guys leaving, and it's a great opportunity to be part of something new."
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package com.cheng.improve151suggest;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.v7.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.widget.ListView;
import java.util.Arrays;
import com.cheng.highqualitycodestudy.R;
import com.cheng.improve151suggest.adapter.I151SuggestListAdapter;
/**
第10章 性能和效率
建议132： 提升java性能的基本方法
建议133： 若非必要，不要克隆对象
建议134： 推荐使用“望闻问切”的方式诊断性能
建议135： 必须定义性能衡量标准
建议136： 枪打出头鸟—解决首要系统性能问题
建议137： 调整jvm参数以提升性能
建议138： 性能是个大“咕咚”
*/
public class I151SChapter10Activity extends AppCompatActivity {
private static final String TAG = "I151SChapter10Activity";
private ListView mChapterLV;
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_i151suggestchapter);
initView();
initData();
}
private void initView() {
this.mChapterLV = (ListView) findViewById(R.id.isi_chapter_lv);
}
private void initData() {
String[] suggests = getResources().getStringArray(R.array.i151schapter10);
I151SuggestListAdapter adapter = new I151SuggestListAdapter(this, Arrays.asList(suggests));
mChapterLV.setAdapter(adapter);
}
/**
* 建议132： 提升java性能的基本方法
*/
private void suggest132() {
/*
1）不要在循环条件中计算
如果在循环（如for循环、while循环）条件中计算，则每循环一遍就要计算一次，这会降低系统效率
2）尽可能把变量、方法声明为final static类型
假设要将阿拉伯数字转换为中文数字，其定义如下：
public String toChineseNum(int num) {
// 中文数字
String[] cns = {"零", "壹", "贰", "叁", "肆", "伍", "陆", "柒", "捌", "玖"};
return cns[num];
}
每次调用该方法时都会重新生成一个cns数组，注意该数组不会改变，属于不变数组，在这种情况下，把它声
明为类变量，并且加上final static修饰会更合适，在类加载后就生成了该数组，每次方法调用则不再重新
生成数组对象了，这有助于提高系统性能，代码如下：
// 声明为类变量
final static String[] cns = {"零", "壹", "贰", "叁", "肆", "伍", "陆", "柒", "捌", "玖"};
public String toChineseNum(int num) {
return cns[num];
}
3）缩小变量的作用范围
关于变量，能定义在方法内的就定义在方法内，能定义在一个循环体内的就定义在循环体内，能放置在一个
try...catch块内的就放置在该块内，其目的是加快GC的回收
4）频繁字符串操作使用StringBuilder或StringBuffer
虽然String的联接操作（“+”号）已经做了很多优化，但在大量的追加操作上StringBuilder或StringBuffer
还是比“+”号的性能好很多
5）使用非线性检索
如果在ArrayList中存储了大量的数据，使用indexOf查找元素会比java.utils.Collections.binarySearch
的效率低很多，原因是binarySearch是二分搜索法，而indexOf使用的是逐个元素对比的方法。这里要注意：
使用binarySearch搜索时，元素必须进行排序，否则准确性就不可靠了
6）覆写Exception的fillInStackTrace方法
fillInStackTrace方法是用来记录异常时的栈信息的，这是非常耗时的动作，如果在开发时不需要关注栈信
息，则可以覆盖之，如下覆盖fillInStackTrace的自定义异常会使性能提升10倍以上：
class MyException extends Exception {
public Throwable fillInStackTrace() {
return this;
}
}
7）不要建立冗余对象
不需要建立的对象就不能建立，说起来很容易，要完全遵循此规则难度就很大了，我们经常就会无意地创建冗
余对象，例如这样一段代码：
public void doSomething() {
// 异常信息
String exceptionMsg = "我出现异常了，快来救救我";
try {
Thread.sleep(10);
} catch (Exception e) {
// 转换为自定义运行期异常
throw new MyException(e, exceptionMsg);
}
}
注意看变量exceptionMsg，这个字符串变量在什么时候会被用到？只有在抛出异常时它才有用武之地，那它
是什么时候创建的呢？只要该方法被调用就创建，不管会不会抛出异常。我们知道异常不是我们的主逻辑，不
是我们代码必须或经常要到达的区域，那位了这个不经常出现的场景就每次都多定义一个字符串变量，合适吗？
而且还要占用更多的内存！所以，在catch块中定义exceptionMsg才是正道：需要的时候才创建对象
我们知道运行一段程序需要三种资源：CPU、内存、I/O，提升CPU的处理速度可以加快代码的执行速度，直接
变现就是返回时间缩短了，效率提交了；内存是Java程序必须考虑的问题，在32位的机器上，一个JVM最多只
能使用2GB的内存，而且程序占用的内存越大，寻址效率也就越低，这也是影响效率的一个因素。I/O是程序展
示和存储数据的主要通道，如果它很缓慢就会影响正常的显式效果。所以我们在编程时需要从这三个方面入手
*/
/**
* 注意
* Java的基本优化方法非常多，但是随着Java的不断升级，很多看似很正确的优化策略就逐渐过时了（或者
* 说已经失效了），这一点还需要注意。最基本的优化方法就是自我验证，找出最佳的优化途径，提高系统性
* 能，不可盲目信任
*/
}
/**
* 建议133： 若非必要，不要克隆对象
*/
private void suggest133() {
/*
通过clone方法生成一个对象时，就会不再执行构造函数了，只是在内存中进行数据块的拷贝，此方法看上去
似乎比new方法的性能好很多，但是Java的缔造者们也认识到“二八原则”，80%（甚至更多）的对象是通过new
关键字创建出来的，所以对new在生成对象（分配内存、初始化）时做了充分的性能优化，事实上，一般情况
下new生成的对象比clone生成的性能方面要好很多，如下示例代码：
private static class Apple implements Cloneable {
public Object clone() { // 注：这个实验去掉clone方法的try...catch应该要公平点
try {
return super.clone();
} catch (CloneNotSupportedException e) {
throw new Error();
}
}
}
public static void main(String[] args) {
// 循环10万次
final int maxLoops = 10 * 10000;
int loops = 0;
// 开始时间
long start = System.nanoTime();
// “母”对象
Apple apple = new Apple();
while (++loops < maxLoops) {
apple.clone;
}
long mid = System.nanoTime();
System.out.println("clone 方法生成对象耗时：" + (mid-start) + " ns");
// new生成对象
while (--loops > 0) {
new Apple();
}
long end = System.nanoTime();
System.out.println("new 生成对象耗时：" + (end-mid) + " ns");
}
运行查看输出结果，发现用new生成对象竟然比clone方法快很多！原因是Apple的构造函数非常简单，而且
JVM对new做了大量的性能优化，而clone方式只是一个冷僻的生成对象方式，并不是主流，它主要用于构造
函数比较复杂，对象属性比较多，通过new关键字创建一个对象比较耗时的时候
*/
/**
* 注意
* 克隆对象并不比直接生成对象效率高
*/
}
/**
* 建议134： 推荐使用“望闻问切”的方式诊断性能
*/
private void suggest134() {
/**
* 注意
* 性能诊断遵循“望闻问切”，不可过度急躁
*/
}
/**
* 建议135： 必须定义性能衡量标准
*/
private void suggest135() {
/*
制定性能衡量标准的原因有两个：
1）性能衡量标准是技术与业务之间的契约
2）性能衡量标准是技术优化的目标
性能优化是无底线的，性能优化得越厉害带来的副作用也就越明显，例如代码的可读性差，可扩展性降低等
*/
/**
* 注意
* 一个好的性能衡量标准应该包括以下KPI（Key Performance Indicators）
* -核心业务的响应时间
* -重要业务的响应时间
*/
}
/**
* 建议136： 枪打出头鸟—解决首要系统性能问题
*/
private void suggest136() {
/*
在一个系统出现性能问题的时候，很少会出现只有一个功能有性能问题，系统一旦出现性能问题，也就意味
着一批的功能都出现了问题，在这种情况下，我们要做的就是统计出业务人员认为重要而且缓慢的所有功能，
然后按照重要优先级和响应时间进行排序，并找出前三名，而这就是我们要找的“准出头鸟”
“准出头鸟”找到了，然后再对这三个功能进行综合分析，运用“望闻问切”策略，找到问题的可能根源，然后
只修正第一个功能的性能缺陷，再来测试检查是否解决了这个问题，紧接着是第二个、第三个，循环之。可
能有疑问：为什么这里只修正第一个缺陷，而不是三个一起全部修正？这是因为第一个性能缺陷才是我们真
正的出头鸟，经验表明性能优化项目中超过80%的只要修正了第一个缺陷，其他的性能问题就会自行解决或
非常容易解决，已经不成为问题了
*/
/**
* 注意
* 解决性能优化要“单线程”小步前进，避免关注点过多导致精力分散
*/
}
/**
* 建议137： 调整jvm参数以提升性能
*/
private void suggest137() {
/*
下面提供了四个常用的JVM优化手段，提供参考：
1）调整堆内存大小
在JVM中有两种内存：栈内存（Stack）和堆内存（Heap），栈内存的特点是空间比较小，速度快，用来
存放对象的引用及程序中的基本类型；而堆内存的特点是控件比较大，速度慢，一般对象都会在这里生成、
使用和消亡
栈空间是由线程开辟，线程结束，栈空间由JVM回收，因此它的大小一般不会对性能有太大的影响，但是
它会影响系统的稳定性，在超过栈内存的容量时，系统会报StackOverflowError错误。可以通过“java
-Xss <size>”设置内存大小来解决此类问题
堆内存的调整不能太随意，调整得太小，会导致Full GC频繁执行，轻则导致系统性能急速下降，重则导
致系统根本无法使用：调整得太大，一则是浪费资源（当然，若设置了最小堆内存则可以避免此问题），
二则是产生系统不稳定的情况，例如在32位的机器上设置超过1.8GB的内存就有可能产生莫名其妙的错误。
设置初始化堆内存为1GB（也就是最小堆内存），最大堆内存为1.5GB可以用如下的参数：
java -Xmx1536 -Xms1024m
2）调整堆内存中各分区的比例
JVM的堆内存包括三部分：新生区（Young Generation Space）、养老取（Tenure Generation Space）、
永久存储区（Permanent Space），其中新生成的对象都在新生区，它又分为伊甸区（Eden Space）、
幸存0区（Survivor 0 Space）和幸存1区（Survivor 1 Space），当程序中使用了new关键字时，首先
在伊甸区生成该对象，如果伊甸区满了，则用垃圾回收器进行回收，然后把剩余的对象移动到幸存区（0区
或1区），可如果幸存区也满了呢？垃圾回收器先进行回收，然后把剩余的对象移动到养老区，那要是养老
区也满了呢？此时就会触发Full GC（这是一个非常危险的动作，JVM会停止所有的执行，所有系统资源都
会让位给垃圾回收器），会对所有的对象过滤一遍，检查是否有可以回收的对象，如果还是没有的话，就
抛出OutOfMemoryError错误，系统不干了
清楚了这个原理，那就可以思考一下如何提升性能了：若扩大新生区，势必会减少养老区，这就可能产生不
稳定的情况，一般情况下，新生区和养老区的比例为1：3左右，设置命令如下：
java -XX:NewSize=32 -XX:MaxNewSize=640m -XX:MaxPermSize=1280m -XX:newRatio=5
该配置指定新生代初始化为32MB（也就是新生区最小内存为32M），最大不超过640MB，养老区最大不超过
1280MB，新生区和养老区的比例为1：5
3）变更GC的垃圾回收策略
Java程序性能的最大障碍就是垃圾回收，我们不知道它何时会发生，也不知道它会执行多长时间，但是我们
可以想办法改变它对系统的影响，比如启用并行垃圾回收、规定并行回收的线程数量等，命令格式如下：
java -XX:+UserParallelGC -XX:ParallelGCThreads=20
这里启用了并行垃圾回收机制，并且定义了20个收集线程（默认的收集线程等于CPU的数量），这对多CPU的
系统是非常有帮助的，可以大大减少垃圾回收对系统的影响，提高系统性能
当然，垃圾回收的策略还有很多属性可以修改，比如UseSerialGC（启用串行GC，默认值）、
ScavengeBeforeFullGC（新生代GC优先于Full GC执行）、UserConcMarkSweepGC（对老生代采用并发标
记交换算法进行GC）等，这些参数需要在系统中逐步调试
4）更换JVM
*/
/**
* 注意
* 如果程序已经优化到了极致，但还是觉得性能比较低，那JVM的优化就要提到日程上来了。不过，由于
* JVM是系统运行的容器，所以稳定性也是必须考虑的，过度的优化可能就会导致系统故障频繁发生，导
* 致系统质量大幅下降
*/
}
/**
* 建议138： 性能是个大“咕咚”
*/
private void suggest138() {
/*
可以从四个方面分析Java系统的性能问题：
1）没有慢的系统，只有不满足业务的系统
如果有使用者告诉你，”这个系统太慢了“，也就是在间接地提醒您：系统没有满足业务需求，尚需努力
2）没有慢的系统，只有架构不良的系统
在做系统架构设计时，架构师有没有考虑并行计算？有没有考虑云计算技术？有没有负载均衡？...这些都
是解决我们性能问题的良方，只要架构设计得当，效率就不是问题
3）没有慢的系统，只有懒惰的技术人员
这里的技术人员涉及面很大，可以是开发人员，也可以是维护人员，甚至是应用软件的顾问人员等
4）没有慢的系统，只有不愿意投入的系统
这里的投入指的是资源，包括软硬件资源、人员资源及资金资源等，这不是项目组能够单独解决的问题，但
是它会严重影响系统的性能
*/
/**
* 注意
* 对现代化的系统建设来说，性能就是一个大”咕咚“--看清它的本质吧
*/
}
}
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Writing about the movie Casablanca, Uncle Roger once wrote: “It is *the* movie…Within its frames are so many of the many different and sometimes conflicting reasons why the movies are so special to us; Casablanca is popular art, and it is Art, as well.” The same sentiment could be applied to Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. It is *the* jazz album.
The influence that this album has had on popular music really can’t be overstated. Consider the musicians on the album. With the exception of Jimmy Cobb, who was a great solid drummer but not hugely influential in the drumming world, the musicians on this album have influenced an entire generation of musicians.
There is no trumpet player alive who has not been influenced by Miles Davis.
There is no alto player alive who has not been influenced by Cannonball Adderley.
There is no tenor player alive who has not been influenced by John Coltrane.
There is no piano player alive who has not been influenced by Bill Evans.
There is no bass player alive who has not been influenced by Paul Chambers.
In fact, I’d go so far as to say there is not a musician alive today who has not been influenced by the music on Kind of Blue.
Kind of Blue was the first real jazz album I ever heard. At the time I was a competent rock guitar player, and my instructor wanted me to expand my horizons a bit. It just so happened he was learning to play jazz, so he sort of brought me along and showed me some of the stuff he was learning. The first tune he played for me was All Blues. I remember thinking at the time how LONG it was…he recorded it on a cassette for me and it took FOREVER to finish recording. I took it home and listened to it. I didn’t understand any of it. I knew the chords, because he had showed me a basic way of playing it on guitar. I knew the Mixolydian mode, and I even knew how to play a dominant 7#9 chord thanks to Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix. But I just didn’t get it.
Though I understand it now, Kind of Blue still has that same feeling of unattainability that it always had. It’s so effortless, so organic, it sounds as if it wasn’t an album that was set up and recorded in a studio by people over the course of several months – it seems as if it was just born, and blossomed into existence in one perfect moment.
So What starts the album. Miles’ solo on this tune is a classic, one of his best. He sits right in the pocket, never showing off or overplaying. It’s a deceptively simple solo – working out the lines on my guitar one day, I was surprised to find how complex Miles’ note choices are here. Coltrane’s solo on this tune is a little more experimental, searching. Which makes sense; soon after this recording he would pen his own tune “Impressions” based on the exact same modal changes (D Dorian/Eb Dorian). The tune would go on to become a staple of his live sets for the rest of his life.
Freddie Freeloader, known simply as “Freddie” among musicians, is the only tune on the album to feature Wynton Kelly on piano. And Kelly shines on this tune. In his autobiography, Miles said of Kelly “he could play behind a soloist like a motherfucker”, and he proves it here. Listen to his comping behind Miles in particular – he is almost telepathic in his ability to fill in the spaces that Miles leaves. Kelly’s solo is also a gem, bluesy and complex at the same time. But it is Cannonball Adderley who owns this tune. His solo is simply one of the greatest solos of all time, a master class in melodicism and groove.
Quick side story: a friend of mine was hanging out at George Benson’s house when Benson got a call from Jon Hendricks, informing him that he would be singing Cannonball’s Freddie solo in the vocalese version on Jon Hendricks & Friends. Apparently Benson was more than a little nonplussed. He killed it though, of course. Benson is a badass. But I digress…
One more note on Freddie: listen to the monstrous moving bass line that Chambers plays under the head (the “head” is a jazz cat term for the main melody of a song). It is one of the busiest lines he plays, and it plays perfectly against the slower, longer notes of the melody. Once the solos kick in, he’s back to his propulsive swing.
Blue In Green is a tune with some controversy surrounding it. For years Miles claimed he wrote the tune, and he collected the publishing royalties for it. But everyone I’ve ever talked to about it is certain that Bill Evans wrote it. And with good reason – just listen to it. It’s a Bill Evans tune all the way. A few years after Miles died, his estate finally released the publishing rights to Bill Evans’ estate. Better late than never I guess.
Another side story: the same friend told me another story, also about GB. Seems GB walked into a club one night many years ago to see Bill Evans play. When Benson walked in, Evans was playing “Blue In Green”. GB looked around and saw Miles Davis in the crowd, and sat down next to him. Miles turned to him and said “how you like my tune I wrote?” GB replied, “Man, you didn’t write that tune.”
Evans’ compositions favored pensive moods, and Blue In Green may be the most pensive, melancholy tune ever written. It also contains the saddest note ever played: Miles plays it at around the 4:32 mark, and it just kills me every time I hear it.
I mentioned All Blues at the top of this essay. This was the tune that sort of started it all for me. At the time, all I knew about the blues was what I’d heard from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and Albert King. But this was something completely different. It had the same chords, and the same notes, but they were put together in such a way that it was just so foreign. In many ways I still haven’t wrapped my head around it.
Cannonball’s solo is my favorite on this tune, I think. Which makes sense – he had the most bluesy feel of all the players, so this was right in his wheelhouse – same with Freddie. But my favorite moment of the tune is a note that Coltrane plays at about the 6:26 mark. Coltrane had a way of playing just one note and making it sound like his entire life force was pouring out of his horn. It seemed to happen most when he was playing a blues (the album Coltrane Plays the Blues has lots of examples).
Flamenco Sketches finishes up the album. Based on Evans’ Peace Piece, this tune was my favorite for a long time. It’s no secret I’m a sucker for a great melody, and this tune is just that – pure melody. Everyone kills it on this tune. It’s really tough to pick a favorite solo, but if pressed I’d probably say Evans’ because it is so brilliant in its simplicity.
What fascinates me most about this album is something Miles stated in his autobiography. He said that when he conceived of Kind of Blue, he was going for a very specific kind of sound. I can’t recall the album that inspired him (I can’t find my damn copy of the book), but I do recall that in the end, when Kind of Blue had been recorded and all was finished, he felt that he had missed the mark. Not that it wasn’t a successful album, or that he didn’t like it – he did – but that he missed his target with it. In the course of recording it became something different from what he was originally going for. I would love to have heard what was in his head, but I am eternally grateful for what was recorded.
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Tag Archives: Cart abandonment
In our previous post reviewing first-quarter results from the MarketLive Performance Index, we discussed the performance impact of mobile’s exponential growth and showed how it’s worth taking a deeper dive into the numbers before blaming mobile for lagging KPIs.
While in that post we specifically addressed engagement metrics, the mobile performance gap that’s most widely lamented is cart abandonment. While the 70.6% cart abandonment rate achieved via computer browsers isn’t ideal, it’s far lower than on smartphones, at 84.6%. As a result, the overall Index abandonment rate rose 1.4% year over year to 76.0% — an all-time high.
It’s easy to blame these disheartening results on the growing share of shopping visits attributed to mobile phones. But, as is the case with engagement, a closer look reveals that there’s more to the story than meets the eye.
The bad news: cart abandonment may never drop, regardless of how much optimization merchants undertake. The good news: if handled right, abandonment can become a mere detour on the path to purchase, not an irredeemable disaster.
While the shift to mobile is an underlying factor, the rise in cart abandonment rate reflects a larger trend in consumer behavior. As increasingly-savvy consumers do more research for online and offline purchases, and as they continue to shop across a growing array of digital and offline touchpoints, their journey to purchase has become more circuitous. At one time, high shipping costs far outranked all the other reasons why shoppers left items in the shopping cart. Now, while shipping costs remain the top hurdle to purchase, causing 58% of shoppers to abandon sales, that percentage is followed closely by the 57% of shoppers who use the cart to research total order costs, and the 55% who say they just wanted to save items for later. Indeed, a whopping three quarters of those who’ve abandoned carts say they actually intend to return to the same site to complete purchases.
Closing the gap between that intent and action is merchants’ new challenge, and one that’s formidable in its own right. In this light, optimizing sites to the utmost remains crucial, but as a way to facilitate — rather than prevent — come-and-go activity, and to ensure that once ready, consumers encounter no obstacles to closing the sale.
Among the measures to deploy:
Support researchers with “save” tools. Given the rising rates at which shoppers use the cart as a research tool, merchants should adopt an “if you can beat them, join them” mentality and ensure that potential customers can easily pick up where they left off, across devices. Easing the wish list creation and sharing process can potentially divert would-be abandoners into using an alternate tool for saving items of interest. But merchants should also consider implementing an explicit “save cart” feature within the shopping cart itself, tying it to a painless signup process — ideally featuring social login — that presents a swift way to access saved items later via mobile or computer. “Email cart” and “print cart” functions can provide further alternatives for shoppers to store and retrieve product information.
Merchants who optimize their wish lists and shopping carts for researchers should promote the amped-up features — especially a few months from now, when the holiday season begins to ramp up. In 2014, MarketLive merchant Nancy’s Notions promoted wish list creation in an email that asked, “You know what you want. But does everyone else?” The message additionally highlighted top wish list picks — both encouraging shoppers to use the tool and displaying items they might want to add right away.
In order to maximize their effectiveness, abandoned cart notification emails should be as personalized as possible. Messages that picture the exact item(s) left behind in the cart had a 25% higher transaction rate than those that merely employed a text link back to the brand site, according to Experian. If possible, merchants should include SKU specific images and product details, and personalize messaging further by letting shoppers know whether items are available at nearby outlets. Regardless of personalization capabilities, all merchants should use abandonment emails to message any free shipping offers or free site-to-store services, as well as customer service contact information and value-added content related to the product or the category.
Social media for retargeting. We’ve touched before on the effectiveness of retargeting campaigns that “follow” shoppers across the Internet after departing from a brand’s Web site. While there’s a tricky balance to achieve to avoid seeming creepy, these ads can be effective — and social media presents a low-pressure way to spur further engagement when shoppers are likely at leisure, catching up on the latest news from their feeds and receptive to reminders about shopping they have yet to finish. Although less than half of marketers currently use social retargeting, more than two-thirds say they plan to increase investments in the coming year, according to Marin Software.
MarketLive merchant Intermix invites past browsers to connect with the brand by displaying previously-browsed items and reinforcing brand messaging with text that promises followers will have access to “exclusive designer pieces.”
A relentless focus on lowering *checkout* abandonment. While reducing cart abandonment may not be possible, checkout abandonment is another matter altogether. After all, by entering checkout, shoppers are signaling a clear intent to purchase, and any deviation from the path merchants lay out for them should be studied closely. To ensure the order process is frictionless, merchants should give their analytics tools a workout by creating fallout reports by device to gain insight into which steps present hurdles on mobile devices as well as on computers. In their analysis they should include secondary checkout paths, such as those for registered users and those employing alternative payments.
As we’ve written previously, checkout is an area where mobile is, indeed, lagging. In the latest Performance Index, checkout abandonment on smartphones was a whopping 59%, compared with 36.6% on computer-based browsers — a significant gap. To improve, merchants should incorporate proven best practices into their mobile offerings, including guest checkout, alternative payments and ample customer service messaging, and do their utmost to streamline the number of steps and required text input fields. Using responsive design to deliver a uniform experience across touchpoints can help merchants significantly improve mobile checkout usability.
As our prior post on the MarketLive Performance Index revealed, merchants need to optimize their sites to the utmost to improve performance in 2014 — especially when it comes to converting engaged shoppers who’ve added items to the cart into committed buyers. A survey of sites reveals one area to prioritize when it comes to fine-tuning: the shopping cart itself.
The importance and function of the cart has changed since the early days of e-Commerce, when featuring complementary items as upsells was considered cutting-edge cart technology. Features such as estimated shipping costs are more or less considered standard. At the same time, as we chronicled in an earlier post, the very path to purchase has changed, so that only 22% of shoppers now proceed to the “cart page” of old after clicking the “add to cart” button; on some sites, it’s possible to skip the cart altogether and proceed straight to checkout from the drop-down global cart display or a pop-up window.
But with consumer research activities more intensive than ever, there’s no denying the importance of the cart page — which we define as being the page preceding the first step of checkout that’s accessible from the “cart” link in global navigation. The cart can both serve as a comprehensive order information resource, and offer enticements to spur shoppers onward into checkout and purchase. In short, it remains a vital decision point on the path to purchase, and one merchants should ignore at their peril.
Our survey of some 70 sites from among the top 100 merchants on Internet Retailer’s Top 500 list revealed how the biggest brands with the biggest resources at their disposal are positioning their shopping carts for maximum sales. Even among these cutting-edge brands, some information was being effectively conveyed — while some surprising areas were overlooked.
As a result, merchants are doing well when it comes to using the cart to convey shipping costs and free shipping opportunities. Close to three-quarters of the carts we viewed include an estimated shipping cost, while 60% display the free shipping threshold, free shipping promo codes, or even the amount shoppers should add to meet the threshold.
Fewer merchants, however, back up these two key pieces of information with a description of timeframes for each tier of delivery service; just 54% list the options or even link to them via a popup window. While that’s still over half, there are plenty of carts displaying shipping costs without letting shoppers know what, exactly, the charge buys them. More merchants, 56%, are enabling shoppers to enter promo codes and view the associated discounts in the cart — a welcome feature, but one that serves just a subset of shoppers. Shipping, by contrast, is a universal concern, and one merchants should address with details that should be relatively straightforward to display.
Similarly, whether sales tax will be assessed is a question affecting every potential order — yet just 43% of merchants display this information, with most sites stating tax will be calculated iin checkout (or, worse, failing to mention it at all). While implementing estimated tax by ZIP code within the cart requires more technological moxie than displaying a table of shipping timeframes, the information is a crucial component of the total order costs, and therefore should be a priority.
Convenience boosters vs. basic customer service vs. in-store shopping support. The good news is that merchants are responding to shifting consumer behaviors and implementing key features that smooth the path to purchase, especially across touchpoints. We’ve long recommended implementation of alternative payments, as they’re increasingly popular (and downright crucial when it comes to mobile). So it was a relief to see the sites we surveyed positively festooned with alternative payment buttons, with close to 60% of merchants highlighting the availability of Paypal or another service enabling shoppers to skip entry of credit card data and other checkout steps.
Similarly, it was gratifying to see that more than half of merchants enable transfer of items from the cart to the wish list or other repository of saved products. This functionality not only caters to researchers who would otherwise use the cart — and likely abandon it at some point in their travels — but it signals an attempt to cater to cross-touchpoint activity, such as researching online and then looking up products selected earlier via smartphone while in-store to complete purchases.
But when compared with the startlingly low percentage of merchants displaying the most basic customer service information, these innovations seem like putting the cart (as it were) before the horse. Fewer than half of merchants displayed an 800 number or chat link within the main cart content area (as opposed to in global navigation) — and less than 40% included links to product guarantees or information about returns, information consumers deem crucial to the purchase decision. As with delivery timeframe details, this information requires little technical prowess to incorporate, and should be a priority for every merchant to display at the cart level.
Similarly, while not every merchant can offer site-to-store shipping, it’s relatively easy to provide a “print cart” link so that shoppers can carry product information with them — and yet fewer than one in five merchants offer it.
The upshot? When it comes to optimizing the cart, there’s some low-hanging fruit even the largest merchants have yet to seize — and small- to mid-sized merchants should follow suit. In an upcoming post, we’ll survey how the cart experience appears on mobile devices. But meantime, tell us: what cart features do you deem essential, and which are merely nice-to-haves?
As the short holiday season hits the halfway mark, the news is encouraging for specialty and niche merchants. According to weekly data from the MarketLive Performance Index, Cyber Monday and the week that followed continued the Thanksgiving weekend trend of increased traffic and improved performance metrics, driving overall revenues 32% higher compared with the same week last year.
Furthermore, the data suggests that even amidst heavy discounting, merchants are making strong gains. For one, while traffic for December 2 – December 9 grew by 17%, revenue grew even more substantially, suggesting that individual buyers are purchasing more than last year. The conversion rate increased by 2.4%. Meantime, the average order size compared with last year held steady, suggesting merchants are successfully wooing shoppers without necessarily discounting steeply.
The only performance challenge merchants face is with the add-to-cart rate, which plummeted nearly a full percentage point, by more than 8%, compared with the prior week. With offers flying fast and furious, shoppers are comparison shopping and waiting for the right deal to entice them to finalize purchases. While overall the add-to-cart rate for the season is up by 11.3%, merchants should redouble their efforts to convert shoppers to buyers. Among the quick tactics to try:
Promote limited-time offers beyond the obvious spots. Merchants should include notices about free shipping offers or price discounts in the cart, whether via a global banner or a promotional fill slot. But even before shoppers reach that milestone on the path to purchase, merchants should flag promotions and direct shoppers to relevant information. Locations to consider include:
In secondary navigation. When used, a left-hand column usually exposes the depth of products on offer, whether via a detailed sub-category list or by using a guided-navigation-style list of attributes shoppers can access to resolve problems. But it’s also an opportunity to reiterate the latest promotion and its end date, so that shoppers can access details from wherever on the site they roam.
On product pages. With consumers increasingly accessing eCommerce sites via interior pages after being directed there from search engines, it’s crucial for merchants to feature deals right alongside product content.MarketLive merchant Armani Exchange highlights current discounts in red on the product page, calling out the free shipping thresholds and “deal of the week” merchandise.
Fine-tune triggered emails. As we’ve reported previously, nearly three-quarters of merchants don’t yet have a triggered email program in place to attempt to recapture sales after consumers leave the site. While it’s too late to institute such a program from scratch right now, merchants with existing abandoned-cart triggered emails should consider revamping them slightly. The messages should include:
Plenty of product content. Merchants should incorporate more than just the image of the product the shopper left in the cart, but should take the opportunity to provide a longer product story. A comprehensive description, paired with how-to videos demonstrating usage and even a buying guide matching the product category, can win over hesitant shoppers by helping them envision how the product might fit or feel.
Abundant customer service links. Merchants should put contact information front and center in cart-recovery messages, with links to product guarantees and delivery timelines that help shoppers what they need.
Social connectors. The ability to connect to communities of followers on social outposts may help shoppers find lifestyle content that convinces them to commit to a purchase from the brand.
Clothier French Connection puts it all together in its cart abandonment email. In addition to displaying a picture of the abandoned item and the means to link directly to checkout, the message includes a sizable section describing customer service and displaying contact information. A series of links at the bottom of the message directs shoppers to connect via social media.
What tactics are you using to drive continued engagement through the holiday season?
As the holiday season revs into high gear, it’s sobering to recall that more than two out of three potential eCommerce transactions will not be completed. Cart abandonment is higher than ever, with 70% of shoppers exiting sites after selecting items for potential purchase, according to third-quarter data from the MarketLive Performance Index.
The reasons for such a high abandonment rate are more complex than ever. Far from representing a leak at a single point in the linear “purchase funnel,” abandonment is a reflection of the challenges facing merchants as they attempt to present relevant offers and products to consumers across a growing array of touchpoints. During this holiday season alone, 80% of shoppers say they plan to shop on two devices at once, and 84% say they’ll start shopping one one device and finish the transaction on another, according a Google/Ipsos survey; nearly half of smartphone owners say they plan to use their devices to research prices and then purchase in a physical store. When it comes to abandonment, such a bevy of potential touchpoints looks less like a funnel than a sieve.
But the good news is that the very multiplicity of touchpoints that complicate merchants’ strategies can also be a boon to closing sales — giving brands more opportunities than ever to engage (or re-engage) shoppers and convince them to purchase. On Friday, MarketLive Founder and CEO Ken Burke will deliver a webinar hosted by the Association of Strategic Marketing on tactics to combat abandonment, with a focus on how best to marshal myriad touchpoints to convince shoppers to complete purchases. Among the topics Burke will discuss:
Email techniques for recapturing sales. Triggered email messages to cart abandoners can be effective, with click-through rates above 14% and purchase rates after click-through of more than 42%, according to real-time marketing firm Triggered Messaging. But while the percentage of merchants in the Internet Retailer Top 1,000 who send post-abandonment emails has grown, three in four merchants still fail to do so , according to marketing firm Listrak. Burke will examine not only why this practice is so important, but also the ideal messaging content and timing.
Social media as a bulwark against abandonment. Social media’s reputation as an experimental touchpoint with no tangible ROI is quickly becoming outmoded. Increasingly, merchants are harnessing the power of social networks to create highly engaging communities, where shoppers can gather around lifestyle topics and related products. By integrating social interaction throughout the shopping experience, merchants can keep consumers engaged and encourage purchase completion.
Much more is in store for the webinar, so register today and tune in Friday at 10 a.m. PST. Meantime, what tactics are working for you to stave off holiday abandonment?
The importance of free shipping promotions for the upcoming holiday season can’t be overstated, as new data from measurement firm comScore demonstrates. While merchants are well aware that free shipping is shoppers’ top-sought discount, it’s still impressive to see just how thoroughly the availability of free shipping — or lack thereof — affects purchase outcomes. To begin with, fully 51% of eCommerce transactions in the second quarter of this year involved free shipping — and the holiday season will likely see that percentage surge even higher.
Additionally, two of the top five reasons for abandoning carts are directly related to free shipping: 48% of comScore survey respondents who’ve abandoned carts said they did so because no free shipping was offered, while 45% said purchases stalled when their orders failed to qualify for the free shipping threshold.
Some larger mass merchants have responded to consumers’ demand for free shipping by lowering or even eliminating altogether the threshold for qualifying for the discount. For most merchants, though, the cost of offering free shipping across the board is too great of a burden to bear.
The good news is that consumers are willing to consider alternate routes to free shipping. And with six weeks still to go in the third quarter, merchants have time to promote these services in an attempt to pre-empt the mad rush for free shipping discounts once the peak holiday buying period begins. Consider these strategies:
Showcase the shipping benefits of loyalty club membership. Nearly half of all consumers have signed up for a retailer rewards or loyalty program, according to the comScore report, and 10% have committed to a paid membership that delivers an array of perks, with free shipping usually chief among them. Additionally, more than one in five consumers say they would consider paying for such a program — suggesting there’s an opportunity for merchants to devise and market meaningful incentives for their target audience.
As discussed in a previous post, blanket free shipping needn’t be the default for rewards club members. But the perception that free shipping is just as available without membership is a key reason consumers avoid loyalty programs, according to the comScore study: 42% of those who wouldn’t pay to join a rewards club say they can get free shipping anyway. So merchants should ensure that club members get the best possible shipping deal at all times — and that may well include holiday free shipping or free upgrades to expedited delivery. And they should explicitly and prominently highlight those shipping benefits in their loyalty club promotions, so shoppers know members get access to discounts found nowhere else.
Road Runner Sports promotes its VIP program with global banners on the eCommerce site and a dedicated page on Facebook, along with a YouTube video that promotes “free shipping every day” and “warp speed” expedited order fulfillment offered to members.
Highlight free site-to-store options. More than half of all consumers have used “ship-to-store” services when shopping online, and 38% report selecting that option because it’s free, comScore found. Merchants who have physical store outlets and offer site-to-store services should therefore highlight availability as the holiday season approaches, letting shoppers know they have an alternative to shipping fees.
Ace Hardware promotes its free store delivery service in a global banner, then reiterates the message on product pages. Shoppers checking availability can view whether an item is currently in-stock or, if not, how long delivery to the local store will take.
Reach out to cart abandoners. Since the lack of free shipping and the inability to reach a free shipping threshold are top reasons for cart abandonment, merchants should reconnect with these would-be customers and entice them back to the site with ways to save. Rather than automatically offering a free shipping discount for order completion, though — which might “train” users to abandon carts — merchants should consider alternative messaging, such as:
sending an abandoned cart reminder displaying the items left behind, along with complementary items that would bring the order total to above the free shipping threshold.
triggering a message to recent cart abandoners the next time a site-wide free shipping offer is, indeed, in effect.
promoting free site-to-store delivery services.
offering an alternate discount or a gift with purchase.
MarketLive merchant Totes/Isotoner follows up with cart abandoners via a series of emails, the last of which offers a 10% discount for order completion.
How are you gearing up for the onslaught of free-shipping-seekers this holiday season?
Last week’s webinar on optimized email presented a range of strategies, but one clear theme emerged: merchants must do more to move beyond the “bast and blatch” mentality and boost relevance of messaging — and doing so needn’t involve complex, resource-intensive processes.
The webinar detailed how email continues to be an ROI winner for merchants, garnering a whopping $40.56 per dollar spent, according to the Direct Marketing Association. But that number has dropped 22% since 2006, and is forecast to drop even more in the coming year — suggesting that merchants must do more if they want to reverse the trend.
The webinar revealed that there’s plenty of low-hanging fruit still to be plucked. As our preview post mentioned, fewer than one in five retailers even cull bounced email addresses from their lists — suggesting that for many merchants, even very basic improvements may reap stronger performance. Winning strategies needn’t require a technology overhaul or increased staff resources to execute sophisticated personalized messages. Just three of the simple ways the webinar suggested stepping up email finesse:
Let shoppers self-segment on signup. According to industry researcher Forrester, just 6% of merchants use the email signup page to allow shoppers to self-select topics or categories of interest — and yet this method is among the simplest for boosting relevance of messaging. Rather than needing to cull behavioral data from analytics, merchants can simply ask up front for some guidance. The key is to strike a balance, labeling clearly that it’s optional for shoppers to indicate their gender, geography, favorite product categories (such as cycling or camping for an outdoor outfitter) or interest in sale items; otherwise, would-be subscribers who don’t want to share such information might be put off.
Old Navy makes tailoring email content easy by presenting subscribers a streamlined set of options on the thank you page immediately after signup. Subscribers can select what categories of apparel interest them based on gender and age, and can opt to supply their birthdays to receive a special discount. They can also navigate away from the page without taking further action.
Furthermore, messaging about the loyalty club to non-members using a “show, don’t tell” approach — displaying the potential savings and benefits to the general list — is also a winning technique, garnering a 25% lift in revenue per email than non-loyalty content, Experian found. Footwear retailer Nine West spotlights the opportunity to earn double points on shoes from a particular manufacturer, and also includes a free shipping offer and a discount to entice purchase.
Institute an abandoned cart recovery plan ASAP. As discussed in an earlier post, emails sent to shoppers who abandon their carts before completing purchases are effective and can be automated — and yet the percentage of merchants using this triggered-email program is shockingly low. Fewer than 1 in 5 of the largest merchants in the Internet Retailer 500 use abandoned cart emails, and fewer than 1 in 10 of medium-sized merchants in the Internet Retailer Second 500 do so, according to Listrak. With cart abandonment rates still hovering above 50%, recovering even a small percentage of these sales could make a huge difference to the bottom line — so it’s crucial for more merchants to institute a triggered email program as soon as possible.
We all know that shipping costs are a huge contributor to cart abandonment.But many shoppers also abandon carts because they simply don’t intend to buy in the first place, according to recent data from online measurement firm ComScore.
As presented below in an infographic by local shopping services provider Milo, shipping costs take second place to research as the top reasons shoppers abandon carts, with 57% of consumers saying they place items in the cart even when they’re just just window shopping and 56% saying they use the cart to save items for later.
Concerns about shipping expenses round out the top five reasons shoppers abandon carts, so clearly merchants should still fine-tune their shipping policies, spotlight delivery timelines and offer free shipping discounts during the upcoming holiday season. But the data suggests merchants should also cater to the research-oriented shopper who may not buy on an initial visit — but could be convinced to finalize the sale soon online or in a store. To do so, consider a two-pronged approach: assist research behaviors while at the same time highlighting incentives to buy immediately. Try these tactics:
Streamline the wish list. The fact that shoppers are using the cart, rather than the wish list, to save items for later suggests that wish list features are too much of a hassle to use. Merchants almost always require shoppers to register for an account before setting up a wish list — but technically, there’s no reason to do so; items could be saved to a wish list the same way items remain in the cart for a set amount of time between visits. Apparel merchant Abercrombie & Fitch allows shoppers to save items to a wish list with comments, to email the list to a friend and to share it socially — all without forced account creation.
Spotlight research-oriented cart features. If toying with wish list functionality isn’t feasible, then consider making explicit to shoppers the fact that their items will be saved in the cart using a “save for later” link. Similarly, consider offering a printer-friendly version of the cart contents so that shoppers can take the list with them to physical store locations. Manufacturer Dell allows shoppers who have stepped through the process of customizing a computer’s components to save the information, explicitly stating that unsaved carts will expire in 30 minutes, as well as to print the cart or email it for future reference.
Highlight urgency. If an item in the shopper’s cart is sought-after and going fast, flag it to give them incentive to buy now. Similarly, if items need to be ordered soon for delivery in time for a key date or because they require special handling, spotlight the message in the cart so shoppers are aware of the contingencies and can act immediately.
Incorporate free shipping messaging. Free shipping is the top incentive merchants can offer to spur purchase completion, so let shoppers know what it would take for them to get it. Use a banner at the top of the cart content to message current shipping promotions or, if your technology allows it, display exactly how much more shoppers need to add to their carts to qualify for the discount. Backcountry.com displays a free shipping offer, how much more the shopper needs to add to the cart to qualify — and even spotlights recently viewed items to spur an extra cart addition.
What cart tactics have worked for you to spur purchasing — whether on the spot or on subsequent visits?
In the past couple of posts, we’ve looked at how techniques on the eCommerce site and retargeting advertisements can recover sales from visitors who’ve abandoned their shopping carts — a potentially lucrative audience that includes 88% of U.S. consumers, according to industry researcher Forrester.
With results like that, merchants should make deploying cart recovery emails a top priority for 2012. To implement effective an effective program, consider these tactics:
Collect email addresses early, but avoid forced account creation.
In order to send cart abandoners a targeted email enticing them back to the site, merchants need to have captured their email addresses in the first place. Increasingly, merchants are attempting to collect addresses via forced account creation — but with 14% of shoppers reporting that a lack of guest checkout drove them to abandon carts in the first place, according to Forrester, we don’t recommend resorting to such extremes. Instead, use subtler methods to capture this information:
Link abandoned carts to email subscribers. Use behavioral tracking technology to flag when a shopper who’s signed up for email updates, then goes on to abandon a shopping cart.
Ask for an email address in the very first step of checkout, and explain why. Collect an email address on the initial checkout screen, and clearly state it will be used to contact shoppers if there is a question about their order. Include links to privacy information to boost trust, as Walmart does on the first step of guest checkout.
Send a reminder immediately, then follow up. Fully 54% of cart abandoners who intend to buy will do so in the first 24 hours after leaving the site, SeeWhy found. Another 10% will act within 48 hours; within a week, 82% of those who intend to buy will have pulled the trigger. With the gains after the first 24 hours being incremental, it’s crucial to trigger follow-up emails promptly — sending the first within an hour or two of cart abandonment and the second within a day.
In the case study cited above, SmileyCookie.com sent its first email within 30 minutes of abandonment; the second 23 hours later; and the final message four days later. The first email garnered the highest open and click-through rates.
Message content: don’t default to a discount …
When sending shoppers abandonment email offers, the temptation is strong to offer a discount, such as free shipping, to help close the sale. But such immediate payoffs can “train” shoppers to abandon carts in anticipation of a discount. Instead, experiment with the following messaging:
Stress service and convenience. With 11% of cart abandoners reporting they found the checkout process confusing and 10% saying they didn’t have enough information to complete their purchases, offering customer service assistance is a smart strategy to win sales.
Phrasing such as “can we help you complete your order?” puts the emphasis on service.
Include email, phone and live chat options as available.
Spotlight available alternative payment methods such as Paypal, which can save time in checkout.
Give shoppers product alternatives. Many cart abandoners are “window shopping” by adding items to the cart, without necessarily being enamored enough of the chosen product to commit: Forrester found that 24% of abandoners added items to the cart just to be able to consider them later, and 41% weren’t ready to purchase. So give these ambivalent shoppers a sampling of alternative products that might better suit their needs, as Urban Outfitters does in the message below, showing not only the abandoned item but others “you may also like.”
… but do clearly reiterate standard promotions.
If you normally offer free shipping above a threshold, or free site-to-store delivery, do spotlight these policies in your abandonment messaging; cart abandoners may have missed such offers while shopping the eCommerce site, and a prominent reminder of potential savings can trigger them to return and commit to buy.
In the examples above, Sears highlights the availability of free site-to-store delivery, while Urban Outfitters reminds cart abandoners that shipping is free with a purchase of $150 or more. Neither merchant is creating a new discount to lure abandoners back — merely restating sitewide policies the recipients may have forgotten since leaving the site.
For more examples of abandonment emails, view Listrak’s Abandonment Look Book. What messaging and timing strategies have worked for your brand to recapture abandoned carts?
One of the most powerful such tools is retargeting, also called remarketing. Broadly, retargeting refers to techniques for reminding shoppers about products they’ve already viewed on your site. The term can be applied to email campaigns, but more commonly retargeting refers to Web site display advertisements that deliver messages attuned to sites shoppers have recently visited.
Adroll and Google — whose display ad offering spawned the term “remarketing” — are only two players in an increasngly crowded field of vendors offering behavioral retargeting services. Most of these services rely on a cookie that tracks shopper activity on the merchant’s site; merchants define which actions shoppers can take that put them in the target pool for later advertising on other sites. For example, shoppers who visit an outdoor outfitter’s winter sports category may later see retargeting ads featuring the merchant’s top-selling skis.
Retargeting tops the list of advertising techniques in terms of boosting awareness, according to a recent study conducted by online measurement firm comScore and marketing service provider ValueClick Media. The study tracked how much search activity was generated for a brand using a number of targeted display advertising techniques, and found that remarketing produced a lift of over 1000%.
Retargeting can be used for all kinds of campaigns — but it’s particularly apt for capturing cart abandoners. Not only do retargeting ads remind shoppers of products, but merchants have an opportunity to use the ad creative space for additional persuasive content.
This finding goes hand in hand with research on abandonment behavior, which has found that many shoppers use the cart for research and abandon because they simply aren’t ready to commit. For example, industry researcher Forrester found that 41% of cart abandoners weren’t ready to buy, 27% intended to research prices on other sites, and 24% merely added items to the cart for reference later.
The upshot? Merchants need to strike a balance with their retargeting campaigns to cart abandoners, strengthening the overall brand message without overly limiting the product selection on display. To craft an effective retargeting message, consider these techniques:
“Customers like you liked these items.” Consider showing cart abandoners the product they considered — along with other items shoppers who viewed the same product ended up buying. This technique broadens the range of products on display without resorting to a generic ad. Zappo’s employs this technique for its remarketing campaigns. In the ad below, the featured shoes are products other shoppers who viewed the abandoned cart item went on to buy. The three offerings are at different price points, giving the ad viewer further options according to their budget.
Spotlight service for shoppers who tripped up in checkout. The potential for specificity in retargeting means you can serve ads only to shoppers who initiated checkout but didn’t complete orders. For those would-be buyers, consider a branding campaign that puts an emphasis on customer service and price and product guarantees, and prominently features customer service contact information.
Discounts: proceed with caution. While retargeting ads can seem random enough to shoppers to make “gaming the system” unlikely, don’t automatically offer a discount just because someone added an item to the cart. Instead, use discounts wisely by focusing ad delivery to repeat visitors or cart abandoners whose potential order size is above a particular threshold. But while you should target the ad specifically, the offer itself can be broad, such as the 15% order discount offered by MarketLive merchant Design Toscano. Such offers motivates cart abandoners to return to the site, even if they decide they don’t want the specific items they originally left behind.
Are you using display ad retargeting to recapture abandoned cart orders? How effective has retargeting been for your business?
For all the progress online merchants have made in recent years winning new customers and growing revenue, one metric refuses to budge: cart abandonment.
According to industry researcher Forrester, in 2010 fully 88% of shoppers reported abandoning a shopping cart without completing the transaction — the same percentage as in 2005. And quarterly MarketLive Performance Index data for the past two years shows that progress on cart abandonment is mixed, with merchants seeing improvements of less than 5% year-over-year, depending on the quarter, and never dipping below 50%. In the first quarter, year-over-year abandonment has actually risen — suggesting that seasonal deal-hunting will make the next few months particularly challenging for merchants combating abandoned carts.
These shoppers are potentially low-hanging fruit: after all, they’ve already found their way to your site, and they’re interested enough in products to place them in the cart in the first place. In some cases, they’ve even started the checkout process before stalling out or leaving the site.
But with the continued focus on effective use of tight marketing budgets, 2012 may be the year when abandoned carts get serious attention. And the good news is that merchants have a number of tools they can use to win back cart abandoners — not just email.
For starts, there’s plenty merchants can do while shoppers are still on-site to help them return to the path to purchase. Consider the following tactics:
Use dynamic messaging to promote free shipping qualification thresholds. Shipping costs remain the number one barrier to order completion, Forrester found, with 44% of consumers saying they abandoned their carts because shipping costs were too high and another 27% saying shipping costs were revealed too late in the checkout process.
Not only should shipping costs be accessible in the cart — and even on the product page — but merchants should take a further step and message shipping promotions prominently as shoppers add items. Amazon.com calculates how much more shoppers need to add to qualify for free shipping and messages the amount in the cart.
Even if you can’t dynamically promote the amount needed to qualify for free shipping, position shipping messages so shoppers can’t miss them, regardless of how they deviate from the path to purchase. Just a few places to flag shipping promotions
On product pages
In the drop-down display of the global shopping cart, as Macy’s does with its banner featuring a promotional code
In global banners at the top of the center content area
In the shopping cart
At the beginning of checkout
Assuage privacy fears. Forrester found that 12% of shoppers abandoned carts because sites asked for too much information, while 14% balked at setting up an account with a password in order to be able to purchase. As discussed previously, we don’t recommend forced account creation in most cases; but merchants should go further to ensure shoppers don’t abandon purchases because of privacy concerns.
Examine analytics for checkout pages to determine where shoppers drop out. Identify the roadblocks and then alter those checkout steps to improve the flow.
Message privacy and security prominently throughout. Include certification badges from third-party providers and links to the site’s privacy policy, along with reassuring customer service information such as product guarantees.
Trigger proactive live chat to re-engage stalled shoppers. Fully 57% of consumers said they’re likely to abandon their purchases if they don’t find quick answers to product questions, and 44% said the ability to get live help while browsing a site is crucial, according to Forrester. Merchants can address these needs at crucial points on the path to purchase using proactive chat sessions, where a chat window opens and invites potential customers to ask questions. Dell triggers a proactive chat window if shoppers perusing laptop options become inactive on a page during the configuration process.
The trick is to exercise discretion. Forrester found that despite the desire for instant answers and live help, 71% of consumers also said they prefer to initiate live chat help on their own. Start conservatively by triggering proactive chat if shoppers
stall for a specified length of time on a product page or the shopping cart page
begin checkout but then either stall or backtrack to another part of the site
Consider dynamic personalization to serve targeted offers. Services that empower merchants to target shoppers using past purchase history in combination with site behavior can be powerful allies in the fight against abandonment. Some services can even tailor site offers based on shoppers’ current browsing session — enabling merchants to target top loyal customers who hesitate during checkout with a free shipping offer in real time, or to offer a price guarantee to first-time buyers who’ve stalled on a particular product page.
In coming posts, we’ll examine strategies for combating cart abandonment once shoppers have left the site — but meantime, what tactics are you using to win cart abandoners?
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From a sustained and interdisciplinary investigation of the scholastic method, a cultural logic of medieval disputation emerges. In five discernable stages, disputation evolved from a pedagogical ideal in a monastic setting to become one of the defining features of medieval intellectual life, with formative and performative cultural manifestations at multiple levels of society.
First, Anselm and his circle pioneered a more dynamic and persuasive approach to articulating the tenets of faith, one that relied heavily on the dual power of reason and dialogue. More than any single other individual in the eleventh century, it was Anselm who successfully demonstrated to many of his students and contemporaries the dual power of reason and dialectic in expounding the tenets of Christianity, arguing for their rationality and demonstrating that a deeper understanding of faith could be taught through the ruminative practice of questions and answers. Authors such as Gilbert Crispin, Honorius Augustodunensis, Pseudo-Anselm, and Odo of Cambrai were among the early twelfth-century scholars who followed Anselm’s lead in placing great emphasis on the role of reason and in choosing the dialogue form as the literary genre most suited to their philosophical and theological purposes. While Anselm was not alone in teaching through dialogue, and much of his pedagogical approach must have been inherited rather than invented, he provided the charismatic impulse that launched a new wave of speculative inquiry in Normandy, France, and England.
Second, the rise of new schools in Italy and northern France and the passage of dialogical writing and learning to these circles allowed disputation to be absorbed into a new scholastic milieu. The transference of dialogical learning out of the monasteries and into the tutorials of private masters and cathedral schools allowed the new interest in dialectic to develop slowly into systematic disputation. Several important figures from the early twelfth century such as Rupert of Deutz, Bernard of Clairvaux, and William of St. Thierry frowned upon this new interest in dialectic and the disputatious methods of studying scripture. Nevertheless, those very critics who deplored the new practice of disputation were themselves attracted to the polemical dialogue, composing literary disputations to demonstrate the superiority of their positions. The combative, feudal vocabulary with which authors of different social milieus described the new trends in disputation is an illustrative reminder not only of how pervasive and influential disputation had become but also of its penetrating potential for polemic.
Third, the recovery of Aristotle’s New Logic in the middle decades of the twelfth century helped to catalyze this new and controversial use of disputation by providing models of dialectic argumentation. Adam of Balsham was one of the first authors to consider the value of Aristotle’s logic in relation to the art of discourse (ars disserendi), something that he believed, quite correctly, was in its earliest developmental stages. John of Salisbury presented in his Metalogiconthe clearest pictureof how Aristotelianlogic hadbecome both fashionable and misused within the study of the trivium. John’s mitigated endorsement of scholastic disputation lies in his explaining the value of Aristotelian logic on the one hand, while chiding the useless verbosity of contemporary masters who devalue its worth on the other. The dialectical exchange of the Dialogus Ratii et Everardi by Everard of Ypres discloses an awareness of Book VIII of Aristotle’s Topics, as does in more parodic fashion the anthropomorphic debates featured in the thirteenth-century Owl and the Nightingale. The anonymous author of this Middle English debate is clearly well versed in contemporary academic instruction, even if the precise nature of his scholastic background is frustratingly elusive. The Owl and the Nightingale represents the earliest of many vernacular dialogues that feature animals engaged in a fictional disputation (the Parliament of Fowls being a later example), soon joined by a range of other debate poems that make playful art out of the dialectical process of opposing positions. Collectively, these works may be described as scholastic learning’s ripple effects on the literary imagination.
Fourth, the integration of disputation as a fixture within the teaching program of the university and the Dominican Order established systematic and formal procedures in the art of debate. In a word, disputation became institutionalized. Although founded for different purposes, the university curriculum of Paris and the Dominican schools were coterminous institutions, each owing their formal institutional beginnings to the pontificate of Innocent III. Both institutions sent their graduates off into the world, taking their methods of scholastic argumentation with them. The quaestiones disputatae of the schools of theology, law, and medicine were soon joined by the disputatio de quolibet, a curricular-centered public disputation in which university masters demonstrated their knowledge and argumentative skills without restriction of subject. These curricular debates gave rise to an entire genre of quodlibetical literature that preserved in edited form the questions and arguments that arose from such debates. Thomas Aquinas’s Summa theologiae, to take the most exemplary product of the thirteenth-century university, preserves the essential structure of the classroom debate, presenting arguments pro and contra before resolving the contradictions with a final determinationand respondingcategoricallyto theopposing objections.Aquinas’s involvement in the Dominican Order and his detailed comments on the value and dangers of Jewish-Christian disputations highlight the multiple and interweaving braids that form the third, fourth, and fifth elements of the medieval culture of disputation. While room must also be allowed for disputation among other mendicant orders, the Dominicans were especially engaged with disputation because of their special missionary purpose of convincing heretics and unbelievers of the errors of their beliefs.
Fifth, and most essential, disputation penetrated a public sphere when it became applied—indeed performed—before and among audiences not trained in the lecture halls of the medieval university or the teaching convents of the Dominican Order. Three such examples of the performance of disputation, I have argued, are the principles of counterpoint and polyphony evident in the school of Notre Dame, the motets that likewise grow out of Parisian scholastic circles, and the debate poems of the northern French trouve `res. An even more poignant example of the cultural application of disputation is the Christian encounter with Jews, the Christian dialogical ‘‘other’’ par excellence. Although the Adversus Iudaeos genre extends as far back as the early centuries of Christianity, it witnessed a remarkable proliferation during scholasticism’s most formative period. This included many dialogues purporting to be based on actual encounters between Christians and Jews and instruction manuals for future debates. Disputations between Christians and Jews achieved even greater public dimensions in the thirteenth century, as royal patronage and Dominican involvement in the incidents at Paris in 1240 and Barcelona in 1263 illustrate. Papal attempts to place restrictions on debates between unqualified priests and Jews and the leading role played by Dominican missionaries in organizing public debates indicate the complexity of the church’s encounter with Jews and Judaism, a paradox that, in some sense, mirrors the perpetual paradox of Europe’s Jewish communities: tolerated on the one hand, yet debased and increasingly resented on the other. The scholastic culture of disputation did not in any way resolve this paradox, but it did provide new rhetorical tools that disseminated the arguments of the discourse to a broader audience. The vernacular dialogues between Jews and Christians and the iconographic motif of Christians disputing with Jews reflect this broader evolution of scholastic disputation.
The medieval culture of disputation thus unfolds as an exercise in interdisciplinary reconstruction. It is the conclusion of this book that an idea and a literary form originally limited to small intellectual circles in the late eleventh century evolved though multiple stages to become a cultural practice within the larger public sphere in the thirteenth, perceptible within and beyond the university context. Taking place on the frontier between learned and popular culture, between public and private spheres, between tragedy and comedy, and between polemic and performance, the rise of disputation represents a cultural mutation in medieval society that can be fully understood only with a broad and cross-disciplinary approach to cultural history, one that adequately accounts for the evolution of ideas into practices, across both time and place. The acknowledged centrality of disputation in the late Middle Ages and well into the early modern period, where dialogues and disputations abound, suggests that there are more areas to be explored and more connections to be found. This book makes no claim to have given a complete study of medieval disputation. Rather, it is hoped that the categories of analysis offered and the range of evidence employed will stimulate future investigations into scholasticism’s deep impact on medieval and postmedieval culture.
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Mccain Stumbles
September 23, 2008
John McCain’s candidacy has lost its convention bounce. But it's worse than that. If you look at current polls, McCain looks like he is in serious trouble in states like Virginia and Colorado that he really needs to win in November.If Barack Obama wins Virginia and New Mexico, where he is pretty safely ahead, he need only reproduce John Kerry’s numbers in the other states to be victorious.
Let’s look at two states where Obama was behind, but is now inching ahead. In Virginia, Obama has picked up votes, it appears, primarily from women and college-educated voters. In the Survey USApoll, Obama went from leading among women by six percent before the Republican convention to leading by 16 percent in the poll taken from Sept. 19 through Sept. 21. In a poll taken right after the Republican convention, Obama and McCain were tied among college graduates.In the current poll, Obama is ahead by 54 to 43 percent. Many of these voters are concentrated in Northeast Virginia suburbs of Washington DC, where Obama's margin has grown from 16 to 21 percent.
In Colorado, he has picked up votes from Independents, Democrats, and upscale voters.In Aug. 15-21, before the conventions, Quinnipiac found McCain ahead by 46 to 44 percent among independents. In their current poll, conducted Sept. 14-21, Obama is now ahead by a whopping 51 to 40 percent.Obama’s support among Democrats has increased from 86 to 91 percent It also increased in the more cosmopolitan, upscale, better educated Denver/Boulder area from 56 to 64 percent. That suggests that the Independents he is attracting are the Democratic-leaning ones from this area rather than the libertarians from the less populated parts of the state.
Clearly, the financial crisis is a factor.But I’d point to two other telltale signs.The first is that McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin to be his vice-president is beginning to backfire. (Amidst all my errors, I’ll take credit for predicting this.)It seems to be a factor in the movement of women and college-educated voters--and of Democrats--back into the Obama column.Quinnipiac asked Colorado voters whom they would prefer as president, Palin or Democratic choice Joe Biden.Men chose Palin by 46 to 44 percent, while women chose Biden by 47 to 37 percent.Independents preferred Biden by 50 to 37 percent and Democrats--presumably including Hillary Clinton backers McCain wanted to attract--by 86 to 4 percent. 32 percent of Independents said the choice of Palin made them less likely to vote for McCain; only 13 percent said the choice of Biden made them less likely to vote for Obama.
The Survey USA and Washington Post-ABCpolls didn’t ask about Virginia voters’ reaction to Palin, but showed the same movement among the same groups as in Colorado.There was, however, another factor that appeared in the Washington Post-ABC poll. There was a change in which candidate Virginia voters thought was “more honest and trustworthy”--from 44 to 38 percent McCain in the poll released Sept. 7 to 43 to 41 percent Obama in the poll released Sept. 21.That could be a result of another McCain strategy backfiring: the rash of ridiculous negative ads, highlighted by the ads claiming that Obama had defamed Palin by taking his statement about “lipstick on a pig” entirely out of context and the ad claiming that he was a supporter of sex education for kindergartners.
As the campaign proceeds, it is hard to see how McCain can undo these two mistakes. He can’t get rid of Palin. And his campaign staff, drawn from the same people who defamed him in the 2000 South Carolina primary, will be tempted to run even more scurrilous ads in order to slow Obama’s momentum.
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5 Tips for Family Camping with the Dog
Veteran family campers know "The Checklist" typically gets pretty extensive. From lanterns to lighter fluid and sleeping bags to first-aid supplies, chances are, the car is going to end up crammed by the time you've packed everything you could need.
Of course, the supplies you'll pack will vary depending on what kind of camping trip you're planning, but if you decide to bring the family dog along, there are some crucial items you'll definitely need to find room for.
So once you've selected a canine-friendly campsite, be sure to keep in mind the following considerations.
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Farmers turn to 12-inch twin-row
Holmes County, Miss., farmer Keith Killebrew took note of the alternative way his neighbor was planting soybeans this season, and incorporated the method in his crops.
“I saw how he planted one row and moved the hitch over 4 inches for another row, and then I saw how well the plants blossomed,” Killebrew said.
Ultimately, Killebrew and his twin brother, Heath, elected to purchase a 12-inch, twin-row planter that would give them a similar advantage.
The twin-row planter costs about 50 percent more than the traditional planter system. However, because its design creates a staggered seed drop, it can lead to various economic advantages, including improved canopy, less disease, increased yield and crop uniformity.
Presently, Monosem is the only manufacturer of a 12-inch, twin-row planter.
Heath said the brothers deliberated over making the pricey investment, but calculated that the savings the twin-row planter could generate would justify the cost.
The Killebrews used the twin-row to plant 3,500 acres of soybeans, 100 acres of twin-row, skip-row cotton and 2,000 acres of single-row cotton.
“If we save on Roundup (sprays) it will make a difference,” he said. “And over the long run the savings will pay for the planter.”
The popularity of the 12-inch, twin-row planter is emerging as a new pattern, at least in the Delta.
Robert Wilson, an independent farm equipment representative, and Jay Rose, employee with Ayers-Delta Implement Inc., covering Belzoni, Lexington and Greenwood, Miss., both have sold twin-planters to a growing list of clients over the past year, including the Killebrews.
Interest in the area is growing fast, both conveyed. Wilson, based out of Missouri, said the trend is regional. “In southeast Arkansas six years ago there were no twin-rows. Today it dominates that area,” he said. “Twin-row is still a new concept to many farmers, and farmers can be slow to change.”
But Rose said once word spreads — particularly during harvesting — about a few farmers' success from using a new machine or practice, nearby farmers quickly adopt and conform. He anticipates that will happen with the 12-inch, twin-row planter.
Wilson said that several years ago, Georgia peanut growers were among the first farmers to use the twin-row planters, reaping the benefits of less disease and greater yields.
“Slowly, the twin-rows worked this way,” he said.
Wilson said that because the twin-row planter enables a farmer to plant twice as many seeds in one sweep, it improves scheduling proficiency for the entire operation.
“The ability to pick five or six days quicker can pay dividends with yield when you are racing against bad weather or hurricane season,” he said.
Rose said farmers appreciate the twin-row's dual capability for twin-row or single row planting, as well as its effectiveness on both premium soil and less desirable soil.
Morgan City, Miss., farmer Neil Pillow said he and his brother, Stephen, recently were convinced to purchase a twin-row planter because of its versatility and ability to create extra-width space within rows.
They had planted with a conventional planter, but sought help to gain some preferred width in their seed spacing.
Stephen said they have been impressed by the planter's flexibility and precision after using it to plant about half of their farm's 5,000 soybean acres.
“We planted (12-inch, twin-row) on flat (soil) and on a bed, on no-till and on maximum till,” Steven said.
“Its versatility allows us do whatever we want to do,” added Neil.
Neil said that by using the twin-row planter, soybeans are less likely to canopy prematurely — a problem the family-farm Wolf River Plantation and Sons Planting Co. has contended with in past seasons.
Furthermore, he said, using the twin-row planter provides growth “insurance” that a zone in the field or specific row won't be completely devoid of crop maturation.
“It gives the assurance that we won't have a blank space of zero growth,” he said.
The brothers agreed that the twin-row planter should save them from spraying a second or third Roundup application. It also means a savings in labor costs.
They have enough confidence about their investment that they are already planning to use it to plant their corn next season.
The equipment's durability is a feature that attracted Isola, Miss., farmer Ashley Millican.
He was already a fourth of the way into his planting period, when after discussing the change with the Pillows, Millican purchased a twin-row planter. He recently used it to plant 2,500 acres of soybeans and 100 acres of cotton on what he described as primarily marginal ground quality.
He too said using the twin-planter should cut his fuel usage — especially with the recent spike in fuel costs — in half, and help reduce scheduling pressures.
“Over time this will pay off,” he said. “Plus, someone has to be the guinea pig for the first few years with something new.
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Road Trip: Our students travel to D.C. Inauguration
Editor’s note: Choghri, Fairey and O’Brien are three of four Humber Journalism students who travelled to Washington, D.C. last week to cover the Presidential Inauguration and following day’s Women’s March, stopping en route in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States on Jan. 20, after running one of the most controversial campaigns in American history. The next day, data collected by Erica Chenoweth from University of Denver and Jeremy Pressman from University of Connecticut, estimated three million people across the United States attended various Women’s Marches in protest of Trump and his proposed policies.
Despite this polarization, the election wasn’t simply black and white, as we learned first-hand from American voters of all parties. There was an uproar across the country when Donald Trump said he would not accept the results of the election if Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton won, but it was the nation’s Left that marched the streets to exercise their first amendment rights over the weekend.
Our first stop was in Altoona, PA, a once prosperous railway town in America’s rust belt, which has historically been dominated by Republican candidates. Out of 23,000 eligible voters in Altoona, about an hour’s drive from Pittsburgh, over 20,000 voted for Trump.
The media was quick to highlight issues of racism, sexism and misogyny in Trump’s campaign, but the people of Altoona concerned themselves with economic growth and opportunity. These weren’t necessarily people filled with hate, but hard working Americans who felt left behind by governments of the past.
In the heart of Washington D.C., only one name could be heard, chanted over and over again: TRUMP! TRUMP! TRUMP! The closer we got to the National Press Building, we discovered that this was not the only thing being chanted.
Angry protesters began chanting “get these fascists out of here” and “f–k these Nazis”, booing at apparent Trump supporters. Many of these supporters got into altercations, both verbal and physical.
The smells were as strong as the words. The air was full of marijuana, and burning flags with Trump’s face and famous logo becoming ash blowing in the breeze.
It seemed like every cop in Washington was patrolling the streets on the eve of the inauguration. Whether officers were standing in front of the National Press Building, driving in cop cars, riding bikes or helicopters, their presence could not be ignored.
On the day of the inauguration, that presence increased. Police forces, Transportation Security Administration, Secret Service, FBI and the US Army worked together to secure the inauguration grounds.
Protesters who had been stationed at the corner of K street and 13th street for several hours described a man with blood streaming down his face after he was hit with shrapnel from a concussion grenade.
The riot police were outfitted with shields and batons, and attempted to subdue the crowds. What started out as pepper spray and flash bangs quickly turned to tear gas and rubber bullets. Some protesters became more aggressive by smashing windows and eventually lighting a limo on fire.
Amongst the chaos at Franklin Square, a Trump supporter pushed and shoved wildly with several protesters in the middle of the street. He let out a yelp as protesters hurled insults at him, and he retreated off the street through the crowd. While trying to get his Make America Great Again hat back from protesters, he had been pepper sprayed by another civilian.
“I had to grab it from a couple people, and some people tried to push me off of them,” a man, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
He held out his glasses, covered in orange, a mix of pepper spray and tears streamed down his face.
“I don’t know what this stuff is, this has never happened to me before, but I wasn’t gonna let them take my hat,” the Trump supporter said.
He seemed defiant, never defeated, much like the Trump movement that swept across America. Hard working, determined people with too much momentum to be stopped. They knew from the beginning they would win, no matter how many hits they took in the process.
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User Interface or abbreviated as UI can defined as the connection between the user and the technological device the person is using, it can be a computer or it can even be a mobile phone. UI is simply a set of commands that is used by the user to communicate with the program on the device. The user interface of a device is one of the most important things because it helps in determining how efficiently a task can be achieved in the device by the user. While several debates have been floating around regarding the newest types of UI, this article is set to focus on the three different types of UI with special emphasis on their features and a bit of comparison between the three.
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Bootstrap
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Before we proceed to make any sort of comparisons between the three of the UI, it is best to have a varied and in-depth knowledge about all the three of them, in order to understand all their features and the specifications.
Bootstrap UI:
Bootstrap is a free and open source front end web framework that is mainly used for web designing and also for several web applications. This User Interface has gained popularity in a very short period of time and has been ranked the second most-starred project with around 100,000 stars and 45,000 forks. This UI contains design templates for various kinds of typography, buttons and even other interface components like navigation and such. The design templates are mainly HTML and CSS-based and the web frameworks only concern with the front-end development.
Salient features:
The Bootstrap has upgraded to several versions since its initial release and the features of the same have gone up and improved with the latest upgrades.
Some of the main salient features of the Bootstrap UI are:
The compatibility of the Bootstrap UI is something that has been attracting a lot of audience. The UI is compatible with the latest and the newest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and even Opera.
The second upgraded version of the UI, or the Bootstrap 2.0 has been evident on supporting a very responsive web design which simply implies that the web pages in this version of the UI adjusts themselves dynamically.
The third version has been considered as of the most revolutionary ones with its mobile version design.
The Bootstrap 4.0 alpha was further upgraded and improved with addition of Sass and Flexbox support in it.
Functions:
The Bootstrap is customisable and is made up of various types and number of stylesheets. There is also a stylesheet that is named as Bootstrap less where the web designers
Modifications and adjustments on the Bootstrap UI is restricted up to a certain level and can be done with the help of a central configuration stylesheet.
The upgrade of the Bootstrap to Bootstrap 2.0 has added several “customising” improvements in the documentation. The developer has the free liberty to change or adjust the features according to their will or needs.
As of the fourth and the latest edition of the UI, it uses Sass in place of Less for the stylesheets.
The width-layout can be changed and modified accordingly along with the pixels and resolutions.
Pros:
A wide angular support with a great stability.
The upcoming angular 4 is set to be launched with all the missing links.
Cons:
The UI has been very much criticised for its lack of usability and the fact that the developer has to manually modify and customise the features of the site depending on their needs.
The present version of the Bootstrap doesn’t have a Flexbox grid which is very much recommended for a better and responsive UI layout.
Foundation:
Foundation is yet another very popular and responsive UI with a front-end framework. This UI is the perfect amalgamation of the HTML and CSS UI along with responsive grid, templates, trendy typography, buttons and navigating features and the list goes on. The Foundation is an open source project that is looked over by ZURB.
Salient features:
This UI has been developed and designed on several browsers and specifically on various mobile devices with a very responsive framework that allows the developers to have a very rapid development.
Some of the features of the Foundation UI are:
It has the usage of Sass mixins which helps the developers using this UI to efficiently make their layout stylish and attractive yet keeping it simple and clean.
The second version of the UI, Foundation 2.0, it supports responsive design which is almost similar to that of the Bootstrap UI in which the web pages adjusts themselves dynamically.
The Foundation 4.0 mainly focuses on the mobile version of the UI and enhancement of the same.
Functions:
The Foundation UI is almost similar to the Bootstrap UI with differences in bits and pieces.
The UI has a primary and standard 940 pixel width along with a very flexible and customisable grid layout. The toolkit is very responsive and helps in adjustment of the width of the columns automatically.
The Foundation UI contains several other components apart from the HTML elements, advanced features like navigation lists, drop-down options and pagination to name a few.
Pros and Cons:
The upsides and downsides to the Foundation UI are more or less similar to that of the Bootstrap UI.
Semantic:
Last but not the least; Semantic UI is one of the most popular and easy to use UI and development framework that helps in producing beautiful and very responsive layouts using HTML.
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Some of the most important features of the Semantic UI are:
The words and classes that fall under the Semantic UI are treated as exchangeable concepts and the developers tend to procure the same benefits like that of the BEM and SMACSS without tedium.
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The feature of performance logging helps the user to track down several bottlenecks.
Pros:
The UI is very well credited for its flexible grid support.
There is no need of writing your own CSS command.
It is one of the most well documented UI which also supports a lot of components with API.
Cons:
Doesn’t have angular support and also lacks material design support.
To sum it all up:
Now to conclude it all, it can be very well seen that each of the UI have their special features and specifications and all of them are good for a good user’s experience. If the three of the UI are compared, the Semantic UI can be a given a bit more preference but that definitely doesn’t mean that the other two of the UI are bad.
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Helen argued that we can read textbooks published under the Third Reich as analogous to a state-sponsored attempt to craft a specific “schematic narrative template” from scratch. She suggested that a civilisational narrative about the decline and fall of states played a particularly important role in the racial ideology espoused by Nazism and accordingly taught to German children, via textbooks like Volk und Führer: Deutsche Geschichte für Schulen from the late 1930s to 1945. In this narrative, the “purity” of the German essence (or blood) and the ancient heritage of this essence was granted primacy in educational processes. Tracing a narrative of imperial decline and fall explained in racial terms (e.g., miscegenation with ‘lesser’ races produces a ‘weaker’ state/empire, thus leading to its eventual demise) from Joseph Arthur Comte de Gobineau’s An Essay on the Inequality of Human Races (1855), to Houston Stewart Chamberlain’s disquisition on the end of the Roman Empire (his Die Grundlagen des Neunzehnten Jahrhunderts sold over 60,000 copies in its first year of publication alone!), through voices of ideologues close to Hitler including Hans F.K. Günther (1891-1968) and Alfred Rosenberg (1893-1946), Helen showed how the Nazi belief that all great cultures of the past died out due to “blood poisoning” permeated a state policy that children should be endowed with a “racial sense” or “racial feeling” via education – specifically, school history textbooks.
Her research carried important questions for future research, highlighting connections to a variety of other disciplinary fields. Jo Whaley (of the Department of Modern & Medieval Languages, Cambridge) drew on his extensive knowledge of German history from the early modern period to the present to highlight particular spaces of engagement that underscore the broad import of Helen’s micro-study. Jo asked:
What happened to competing voices of the biological/racial turn (e.g. biological thinking such as eugenics in Britain and France followed very different trajectories) – what made Germany so exceptional? Should we read Nazi racial history as the next step in a national discourse that, from 1919, focused on a German deficit or failing to achieve?
What is the relationship between the pre-1914 tradition (Gobineau, Chamberlain) and its development under the Nazis from the 1920s-30s, especially since the Nazi regime was utterly disenchanted with academia and the history produced by university academics?
Did racial thinking make any contribution to “modernity”? (We might think of eugenics, prisoner rehabilitation programs, the hygiene movement, and even education: while some research areas under the Nazis were ‘dead ends’, others flourished in the postwar period – on this note, we might think to explore the postwar careers of figures such as Günther…)
As always, the discussion period was thought-provoking and provided many opportunities for a complicated reading of the original paper – many thanks to both Helen and Jo for their insights.
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About Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke PC was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who, after moving to England, served for many years in the House of Commons of Great Britain as a member of the Whig party.
He is mainly remembered for his support of the cause of the American Revolutionaries, and for his later opposition to the French Revolution. The latter led to his becoming the leading figure within the conservative faction of the Whig party, which he dubbed the "Old Whigs", in opposition to the pro–French Revolution "New Whigs", led by Charles James Fox.
Burke was praised by both conservatives and liberals in the 19th century. Since the 20th century, he has generally been viewed as the philosophical founder of modern conservatism, as well as a representative of classical liberalism.
The worthy gentleman [Mr. Coombe], who has been snatched from us
at the moment of the election, and in the middle of the contest,
while his desires were as warm, and his hopes as eager as ours,
has feelingly told us, what shadows we are, and what shadows we
pursue.
Young man, there is America--which at this day serves for little
more than to amuse you with stories of savage men and uncouth
manners; yet shall, before you taste of death, show itself equal
to the whole that commerce which now attracts the envy of the
world.
All persons possessing any portion of power ought to be strongly
and awfully impressed with an idea that they act in trust, and
that they are to account for their conduct in that trust to the
one great Master, Author, and Founder of society.
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COURT OF APPEALS
SECOND
DISTRICT OF TEXAS
FORT
WORTH
NO.
2-09-138-CR
MICHAEL BLAKE BOURNE APPELLANT
V.
THE STATE OF TEXAS STATE
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FROM THE 355TH DISTRICT COURT OF HOOD COUNTY
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MEMORANDUM OPINION[1]
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On April 1, 2009, the trial court entered
judgment on the jury=s verdict after the jury found
Appellant Michael Blake Bourne guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly
weapon and assessed twenty-eight years=
confinement as punishment. Bourne did
not file a motion for new trial; therefore, his notice of appeal was due May 1,
2009. See Tex. R. App. P.
25.2(b), 26.2(a)(1).
On June 4, 2009, we notified Bourne=s
appellate counsel of our concern that we lacked jurisdiction over this appeal
because Bourne=s notice of appeal was not filed
in the trial court until May 4, 2009.[2] We informed him that the appeal was subject
to dismissal for want of jurisdiction unless he filed a response on or before
June 15, 2009, advising us whether the mailbox rule would apply in this case. See Tex. R. App. P. 9.2(b). Bourne=s
appellate counsel=s reply, dated June 8, 2009, and
received by the court on June 9, 2009, fails to provide this court with a basis
to exercise jurisdiction.
A notice of appeal that complies with the
requirements of rule 26 of the rules of appellate procedure is essential to
vest this court with jurisdiction over an appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 26.2(a)(1); Slaton
v. State, 981 S.W.2d 208, 210 (Tex. Crim. App. 1998). The court of criminal appeals has expressly
held that without a timely filed notice of appeal or motion for extension of
time, we cannot exercise jurisdiction over an appeal. See Olivo v. State, 918 S.W.2d 519, 522
(Tex. Crim. App. 1996) (AWhen a notice of appeal is filed
within the fifteen‑day period [in rule 26.3] but no timely motion for
extension of time is filed, the appellate court lacks jurisdiction.@). Here, we lack jurisdiction to dispose of the
purported appeal in any manner other than by dismissing it for lack of
jurisdiction. See id. at
523. Therefore, we must dismiss the
appeal for lack of jurisdiction.[3] See Tex. R. App. P. 26.2(a)(1),
43.2(f).
PER CURIAM
PANEL: MCCOY, J.; CAYCE, C.J.;
and MEIER, J.
DO NOT PUBLISH
Tex. R. App. P. 47.2(b)
DELIVERED: July 2, 2009
[1]See Tex. R. App. P. 47.4.
[2]Rule 26.3 states that the
appellate court may extend the time to file a notice of appeal if, Awithin 15 days after the deadline for
filing the notice of appeal, the party:
(a) files in the trial court the notice of appeal; and (b) files in the
appellate court a motion complying with Rule 10.5(b).@ Tex. R. App. P. 26.3 (emphasis added). Bourne=s motion for an extension of time would have been
due Monday, May 18, 2009. See id.
[3]Although we have determined
that we do not have jurisdiction over Bourne=s appeal, he is not without a remedy. The appropriate vehicle for seeking an
out-of-time appeal is by writ of habeas corpus from the court of criminal
appeals pursuant to article 11.07 of the code of criminal procedure. See Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art.
11.07 (Vernon Supp. 2008); Olivo, 918 S.W.2d at 525 n.8; Wright v.
State, No. 02-05-00076-CR, 2005 WL 1594367, at *1 n.2 (Tex. App.CFort Worth July 7, 2005,
no pet.) (mem. op., not designated for publication).
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Bill Ferris’ “Voices of Mississippi” wins two Grammys
Historian and Mississippi native William Ferris took home a Grammy Award on Sunday for a retrospective of his work as a Mississippi folklorist.
“Voices of Mississippi: Artists and Musicians Documented by William Ferris” won the Grammy Award for Best Historical Album. The 120-page book that accompanied the recordings also received a Grammy for best album notes. A box set, “Voices of Mississippi” contains two discs of Ferris’s blues and gospel recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, one disc of recorded stories and a DVD of documentaries he made in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Ferris, an associate director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, has received a number of awards and accolades for his work with southern folklore, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination for co-editing the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture. In the 1980s, Quincy Jones tapped Ferris to help compose the score for the film “The Color Purple.”
Ferris has written and edited 10 books and created 15 documentary films, most of which deal with African-American music and folklore from the Mississippi Delta. A former chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Ferris also founded the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, where he taught for 18 years.
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Touring the country with bandmates on the strength of major record label releases can sound glamorous.
Guitarist Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects said 15 years of incessant touring put a serious ding in that excitment for the Oklahoma-born pop-rock quartet. So much so, the band went on a hiatus after touring in support of their 2012 album "Kids in the Street" to take stock of everything.
AAR did catch their breath - enough to rethink how to move forward as a band. Eventually four new singles were written and recorded ... none targeted for an album.
“And at the end of the day we were like, ‘This is cool, let’s just release singles and play a few shows here and there.’ That’s kind of what we’ve been doing for our own mental health to avoid the grind of a normal album cycle,” said Kennerty.
It also kept them engaged with fans, letting them know AAR is still in the game and more is on the way.
“It’s a weird thing where if you don’t put out an album, the general machinery of press kind of considers you not doing something. But even if we did do an album, they’d concentrate on singles anyway,” Kennerty laughed.
“It’s annoying that we’re putting something (singles) out there but it doesn’t get the attention as if we did an album. But we still enjoy it and we’re still really good friends and love playing together. We should probably be smart like a lot of bands and say we broke up so we can eventually get back together,” he laughed again.
Three of the singles ended up on the 2019 EP “Send Her to Heaven,” released on Epitaph Records, the Southern California-based label known for its punk and pop-punk acts, including Bad Religion, The Offspring, Rancid, and Pennywise among many others.
“I met Brett (Gurewitz) many years ago. He runs Epitaph and we all grew up listening to bands on that label. That was a cool opportunity to work with someone else and see what happens,” said Kennerty of what was intended as a one-off relationship.
Nearly 20 years after releasing their self-titled debut album, Kennerty was taking stock of the changing landscape of music, and how the AAR themselves moved from sound to sound with each succeeding record.
“We’ve never tried to stay in one certain pocket. If you go through our catalogue each record has its own personality and we’ve burned a lot of fans with each record. But we’ve also gained a lot of new fans. And at this point we try to do the same thing. We just go in and write whatever’s in our heads at that moment and whatever style or instruments we use, that’s what comes out,” said Kennerty.
Despite the recording and touring lull and living in different cities, Kennerty said he and his bandmates find it easy to get back into shape for the occasional one-off gig or recording.
“We’re still a machine. We can go a few months apart without playing, then we do a 30-minute soundcheck and we’re right back in lockstep and good to go,” he said, snapping his finger for emphasis.
Prior to the 2019 EP, the All-American Rejects recorded three albums for Interscope Records when legendary producer Jimmy Iovine was in charge. The relationship began when Interscope purchased the Dreamworks label, which released the bands self-titled debut that spawned the decent sized hit “Swing, Swing.”
“Move Along” was their first Interscope release, and the band lobbied for the title track to be the first single. Iovine had other ideas.
“He was insistent that ‘Dirty Little Secret’ be the first single. We were like, ‘Well, he’s the head, let him make these decisions.’"
The single wasn’t an immediate hit at radio, and Kennerty said it was Iovine’s sheer will that turned things around.
“We hear these stories from our A&R guy about being in these meetings where he (Iovine) is like, ‘This is an eff-in hit, make it a hit!’ yelling at all the radio people. And it took a while, but he did it,” said Kennerty.
Not every current or former major label recording artist will say great things about their label. Kennerty said he too has heard sour stories, but for the most part, AAR have good things to say about their relationship with Interscope. The end began about the time their 2012 album “Kids on the Street" came out as Interscope was experiencing high turnover at that time.
“That was a bummer because all these people we’d been working with for almost 10 years were suddenly gone and we didn’t have that champion at the label anymore. That’s when we got the feeling you always hear about the negative stuff about a major label: there’s turnover; there’s not the same people there as when you signed. But we had a good run of almost 10 years with a lot of the same people and they were amazing for us. So yes, we had good experiences, unlike when you hear a lot of bands talking about major labels,” said Kennerty.
The All-American Rejects will headline Illinois Wesleyan University’s “Big Show” in the Shirk Center on Saturday, organized by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Jej Vinson, former contestant on "The Voice," Season 16 is slated to open. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for an 8 p.m. showtime.
The full interview with Mike Kennerty of The All-American Rejects
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I've actually bought a couple of 1987 G1 headmasters in the last weeks: Chromedome, Skullcruncher and Weirdwolf, and I already own Mindwipe, Snapdragon and Apeface. I also own Predaking, and if I'm honest, Predaking is a way better toy than the Headmasters, in all respects. A lot more impressive as a display piece, better play value, better designs.
Don't get me wrong: the regular Headmasters are pretty cool in their own right (especially the triplechanging Horrorcons), but given the choice your are stating, I'd choose Predaking every time.
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Power
Technically, you have the power to influence the direction of a massive construction project...all with the survey data you provide to the project's managers. You can mess with the GPS coordinates at will; placing data points in anthills, landfills, and other undesirable locations. You can find ways to drag out projects for someone you don't like, taking three days for a survey that should have taken six hours. None of this is ethical, and this behavior certainly won't help your career prospects. In fact, this questionable conduct could even affect your surveyor's license. Conclusion: Although you might briefly enjoy this sense of absolute power, the potential consequences just aren't worth it. And you probably couldn't live with yourself.
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SAFC thanks Invest In Africa
Sunderland AFC has today thanked Invest in Africa for its support, as the club gets set to announce a new principal partner.
SAFC announced an initial partnership with Invest in Africa in January 2012, kicking off the ground-breaking not-for-profit initiative which promotes Africa as a leading business destination and actively challenges misconceptions about investing on the continent. The partnership developed further when Invest in Africa became the club’s principal partner and shirt sponsor for the 2012-13 season.
The club and Invest in Africa will continue to work together in the future, further cementing the positive relationship that has developed between the two parties.
Sunderland AFC’s chief executive, Margaret Byrne, said: “We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Invest in Africa for their support over the last 18 months.
"The partnership between Invest inAfrica and Sunderland AFC really helped to kick-start the club’s work on the African continent, which is now going from strength to strength."
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Data in MongoDB has a flexible schema. Collections do not enforce document structure. Decisions
that affect how you model data can affect application performance and
database capacity. See Data Modeling Concepts for a full high
level overview of data modeling in MongoDB.
This document describes a data model that describes a tree-like structure
in MongoDB documents by storing references in the parent-nodes to children nodes.
The Child References pattern provides a suitable solution to tree storage
as long as no operations on subtrees are necessary. This pattern may
also provide a suitable solution for storing graphs where a node may
have multiple parents.
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New Movement Aims to 'Reset the Net' Against Mass Surveillance
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New Movement Aims to 'Reset the Net' Against Mass Surveillance
A coalition of nearly two-dozen tech companies and civil liberties groups is launching a new fight against mass internet surveillance, hoping to battle the NSA in much the same way online campaigners pushed back on bad piracy legislation in 2012.
The new coalition, organized by Fight for the Future, is planning a Reset the Net day of action on June 5, the anniversary of the date the first Edward Snowden story broke detailing the government's PRISM program, based on documents leaked by the former NSA contractor.
"Government spies have a weakness: they can hack anybody, but they can't hack everybody," the organizers behind the Reset the Net movement say in their video (above). "Folks like the NSA depend on collecting insecure data from tapped fiber. They depend on our mistakes, mistakes we can fix."
They also want mobile apps and websites to post a Reset the Net splash screen on June 5 and are distributing a privacy packet for users that contains a bundle of various free software tools, like Adium and Pidgin (for encrypted chat), Textsecure, and Redphone (encrypted phone calls and text messaging) and GPG (for encrypted email).
"A year after Snowden's shocking revelations, the NSA is still spying on innocent Americans without a warrant," Michael Kieschnick, CEO of CREDO Mobile, said in a statement about the Reset the Net campaign. "CREDO will continue to demand Congress and the president take action to stop unconstitutional mass warrantless surveillance, and until we win real reform, we will encourage users to adopt encryption tools to protect their personal communications from government abuse of the 1st and 4th amendment."
"We are speaking to different people at a lot of these larger platforms," says Tiffiniy Cheng, co director of Fight for the Future, which launched the Reset the Net movement. "We're not sure where we are in those conversation but the conversations are going well." She notes that the fight against mass surveillance is much more complex than the anti-SOPA campaign, and large companies may take different approaches this time around.
"A lot of companies have either made some public statement or have taken on security practices that would move us towards making mass surveillance very difficult to conduct, so they're headed in the right direction," she says. "We expect that they will come out and support the greater movement to make mass surveillance extremely hard to do.... Because the surveillance is done in so many different ways ... there are different ways that you can push back on mass surveillance."
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Look What You Did, You Little Jerk
Imagine you are driving home from a long day one Friday and little ghoul-faced vampires, witches, and sheet-masked bodies start to dart around your car. They slow the traffic and swallow up your vehicle in a wave. They wade into the street and whack your sedan with buckets full of candy. A few of the gutsier ones press their faces up against the car windows and cackle at you, their little voices become a taunt, and their painted faces smear against the glass in some orgiastic tradition. It is like any other Halloween of the year, and yet it never ceases to be unnerving. Therein lies that unsettling fact: Whether under control or not, children can be terrifying.
There is a similar scene in Lynne Ramsay’s new film We Need to Talk About Kevin. Eva Khatchadourianis caught in a Halloween frenzy, made even more chilling by the use of Buddy Holly’s “Everyday” on the soundtrack. She manages to make it into her house, down an old glass of red wine, and collapse into a corner as the children surround and pound on her door yelling “trick or treat.”
Ramsay’s film is an adaptation of Lionel Shriver’s 2003 novel of the same name. It takes place in the wake of a school massacre executed by the Kevin we all need to talk about. Tilda Swinton is perfectly cast as Eva, the cool, statuesque mother softened — or made pathetic — by her son’s horrendous crimes and the shame she has to suffer for them. John C. Reilly is the affable and oblivious Franklin, who believes his son can do no wrong. Ezra Miller plays the teenage Kevin at the apex of his sociopathic tendencies, and Miller really does “play” Kevin: He oozes such charisma that he seems to be having just a little too much fun.
Set post-massacre, we find Kevin’s mother alone, a shell of her former self, consigned to a new life of doubt and forced reflection. Kevin has always been a strange child, we learn, through the slanted view of mother Eva’s recalling that makes up much of the film’s running time. But interest in the Kevin character is largely propelled by what Alyssa Rosenberg calls “the Bad Thing” in an article she wrote about the novel for The Atlantic. “The novel exploits and forces us to acknowledge our greedy desire to see horrible things happen,” Rosenberg writes.
It would be delicious to watch the film without any exposure whatsoever to the story, to let “the Bad Thing” dawn on you slowly, because, despite film being a perfect medium to satisfy our scopophilic viciousness, Ramsay doesn’t indulge our wishes so explicitly. Instead, her skillful filmmaking whittles away at the marrow of the characters in expert use of parallel imagery. The film is a precisely crafted visual feast, and if you’re familiar with Lynne Ramsay’s cinematographic style, from features such as Ratcatcher and Morvern Callar, Kevin is perhaps its apotheosis. The film is constructed with a series of interweaving scenes free of chronology, with Eva as the conduit. You can never be sure the time or place of the scenes. Instead, it creates a pool of images the viewer must wade through: the orgiastic opening of the La Tomatina festival in Spain, the red-paint-splattered house that Eva’s been consigned to live in, the way Kevin bites off his fingernails and lines them up in his jail cell, Eva’s own sacrificial meal of smashed eggs with the shells in them. The film delays the desire to see Kevin act out the Bad Thing by imbuing every banal action and moment in the film with portentous weight.
I couldn’t help but think of America’s favorite Kevin, Macaulay Culkin’s invocation of him in the early Home Alone series. Culkin’s Kevin is the black sheep of an absurdly large family that is corralling everyone together for a Christmas trip abroad. Kevin is the poster image for childish rebellion: Everyone already hates or is irritated by him, so he plays along by not making anything easier and is accidentally forgotten. Finding himself alone in the morning, Kevin is shocked and a bit scared. “I made my family disappear,” he says to himself, in the cavernous house he’s been stranded in. It takes him only a second to realize the repercussions of this statement and he stands, wiggling his eyebrows, emboldened: “I made my family disappear!”
This Kevin, the kind of Kevin parents will let their children watch for ages in the weeks before and after Christmas, was also a bit of a sociopath. He revelled in his family’s departure. He ransacked the house. He played war with a pair of very laughable villains, in which he showed a prowess with scare tactics that matched theirs. He loved every minute of it, all the while his mother, wringing her hands, took pains to return from France, repeating the mantra “I’m a horrible mother” again and again. The Home Alone Kevin has always been a hero of sorts, not a bad boy. He had villains to fight against, and his adventure allowed his family’s worry and negligence to fade into the background. He may have been a bit of a sociopath, but his mother worried about him, and he was so cute, right?
Ramsay’s Kevin is one we don’t want to remember. After Eva papers a room with maps and images from her years abroad, Kevin says, “These squiggly squares of paper. They’re dumb,” and sprays paint throughout his mother’s room of her own. When Eva and Franklin decide to have a second child, Kevin is petulant in the creepy, reserved way he internalizes his anger. She tries to describe to him, at age 7, how “Mama Bear and Daddy Bear” went about creating his sister. “You mean fucking?” he says. He looks his mother straight in the eye, methodically breaking crayons, and gives her a steely argument for why he will never accommodate a little sister: “Just because you’re used to something doesn’t mean you like it. You’re used to me.” We would like to forget this Kevin, but we cannot. Nor can Eva. She is trying to move on with her life but is forever wedded to the Bad Thing.
It is her own self-punishment to stay in the town where the Bad Thing happened instead of fleeing, as is her wont. Through a series of dreamlike flashbacks, Eva’s present life is woven into her past life, and we learn she’s been demoted on a number of levels. Once a respected travel writer, Eva now lives in a small town in upstate New York, applying for menial work at a depressing lower-tier agency. “I don’t really care who you are or what you done — so long as you can type and file you can have this job,” says a potential employer to Eva near the beginning of the film.
Even before Kevin is born you sense a subtle disgust on Eva’s part at the child inside her. Perhaps it’s the idea of motherhood in general. So much of the movie’s silence is woven into assumed understanding of Eva’s plight. Ramsay has expertise in rendering a single woman’s perverse grief on a couch to a stellar soundtrack, as witnessed in Morvern Callar. It can be easy to forget the protagonist’s own culpability as we surrender to her force in directing the story. During one rare mother-and-son outing, Eva lets out a litany at the miniature golf course: “Fat people are always eating. It’s food. They’re fat because they eat the wrong food.” Kevin snarls at his mother, “You know, you can be kind of harsh sometimes. Wonder where I got it?”
This is the question that haunts Eva, where Kevin “got” the Bad Thing, because she feels, as anyone would in the situation, to blame. There’s really no place in the popular imagination for bad mothers, for dissatisfied mothers made unhappy by their children. There are a slew of articles about how difficult it is to be a mother in the modern world, to balance a career with motherhood, or to stay at home forgoing other aspirations. But little sympathy is extolled for the subtle embarrassments and horrors of children, those who cling a little too hard to your car on a Halloween evening. The mother is expected to love unconditionally, blindly, and stupidly and be made happy by the effort.
The pre-massacre Eva was not exactly sympathetic in these maternal respects. She’s a successful writer and businesswoman. She lives in a downtown loft in New York with a doting husband, who finds it his responsibility to move the family into a sprawling, minimalist house upstate. And on top of it all, Eva’s kind of a bitch. In Shriver’s novel, Eva relates her encounter with a bereaved mother after the massacre at the grocery store:
I imagine you can grieve as efficiently with chocolate as with tap water.… Besides there are women who keep themselves sleek and smartly turned out less to please a spouse than to keep up with a daughter, and, thanks to us, she lacks that incentive these days.
It takes something beyond starry-eyed appreciation for Swinton’s steely yet sad character to see to this literary core, there in the first pages of Shriver’s book, that a sort of wicked and “Bad Thing” exists in most of us, latent or expressed. Eva’s harshness seems to flourish and develop after she loses everything: She perfects her own punishment.
In the aftermath of Kevin’s Bad Thing, the moral weight of the story entirely falls on the shoulders of the mother, not her criminal son. You can produce a psychopath even if you are a good mother. What we learn is that Eva was not a good mother, or even an okay mother. However, the reality is that even if the Eva and Franklin parental unit did talk about Kevin, they would not have been able to stop him from killing his classmates and teachers. Good parents or bad, they could never have conceived the plans he had in mind.
The problem of the child psychopath is about where to place the blame, and this is never perfectly clear. For one, children are terrifying: in their newness, in their mocking report of the results of nature vs. nurture, in their callow and perceptive insults. There are so many unnerving and complicated cases of parents who were wholly oblivious to their children’s often fatal tendencies. Perhaps part of the confusion is obliviousness, for both the public and the parents. In Home Alone Mrs. McCallister traverses 4,000 miles while beating herself up for forgetting her son. In We Need to Talk About Kevin there is direct identification between child and parent, which gives the story its resonant tension.
Eva is not unlike her son, and perhaps that’s why she’s never liked him and why he hates her. Kevin and Eva share a similar haircut: blue-black shorn hair, the wispy bits cutting like little knives across their cheeks. They both desire for control of every situation, whether through childproof cabinet ties or bike locks. They share a common distaste for the whimsy and kindness of others, and they equally hate the other for seeing through them. It is hard to not hear Ramsay’s recurring choice of song “Mother’s Last Words to Her Son” as the perfect leitmotif:
I never can forget the day
When my dear mother did sweetly say
You are leaving, my darling boy,
You always have been your mother’s joy.
As the film moves on, two years past his incarceration date, we learn that Eva is preparing Kevin’s room for his return: ironing his shirts, placing his favorite childhood book, Robin Hood, on the night table. It becomes difficult to tell who’s more deluded: the son, “out of his head on Prozac” in prison for killing his classmates and a teacher, or the mother, bearing the scarlet letter, whether it’s paint an upset townsman has thrown on her house or her methodically and dutifully scraping it off her fingernails and hair during the course of the film. Ultimately Kevin and Eva belong together: Separated by bars or outside of them, because they hate each other or because they are each other, because they both made their families disappear or because they are now left with nothing but each other.
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#include "protocols/loggingServer.h"
#include "msgChannel.h"
#define LOGGING_SERVER_MIN_VERSION 2
#define LOGGING_SERVER_MAX_VERSION 3
namespace DevDriver
{
namespace LoggingProtocol
{
static const NamedLoggingCategory kDefaultLoggingCategories[kReservedCategoryCount] = {
{kGeneralCategoryMask, "General"},
{kSystemCategoryMask, "System"},
};
static_assert(kGeneralCategoryOffset == 0, "General category offset has changed unexpectedly");
static_assert(kSystemCategoryOffset == 1, "System category offset has changed unexpectedly");
LoggingServer::LoggingServer(IMsgChannel* pMsgChannel)
: BaseProtocolServer(pMsgChannel, Protocol::Logging, LOGGING_SERVER_MIN_VERSION, LOGGING_SERVER_MAX_VERSION)
, m_categories()
, m_activeSessions(pMsgChannel->GetAllocCb())
, m_numCategories(0)
{
DD_ASSERT(m_pMsgChannel != nullptr);
// Initialize the category table
memset(&m_categories[0], 0, sizeof(m_categories));
// Initialize default logging categories
for (uint32 i = 0; i < kReservedCategoryCount; i++)
{
// Only initialize valid categorie entries
if (kDefaultLoggingCategories[i].category != 0 && kDefaultLoggingCategories[i].name[0] != 0)
{
// Validate that there hasn't been a mistake made somewhere
DD_ASSERT(kDefaultLoggingCategories[i].category ==
((LoggingCategory)1 << (kDefinableCategoryCount + i)));
// Copy the category definition into our table and increment count
m_categories[kDefinableCategoryCount + i] = kDefaultLoggingCategories[i];
m_numCategories++;
}
}
}
LoggingServer::~LoggingServer()
{
}
bool LoggingServer::AcceptSession(const SharedPointer<ISession>& pSession)
{
DD_UNUSED(pSession);
return true;
}
void LoggingServer::SessionEstablished(const SharedPointer<ISession>& pSession)
{
DD_UNUSED(pSession);
// Allocate session data for the newly established session
LoggingSession* pSessionData = DD_NEW(LoggingSession, m_pMsgChannel->GetAllocCb())(m_pMsgChannel->GetAllocCb(), pSession);
// WA: Force MSVC's static analyzer to ignore unhandled OOM.
DD_ASSUME(pSessionData != nullptr);
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ReceivePayload;
pSessionData->loggingEnabled = false;
memset(&pSessionData->scratchPayload, 0, sizeof(pSessionData->scratchPayload));
// Default to all messages enabled.
pSessionData->filter.priority = LogLevel::Error;
pSessionData->filter.category = kAllLoggingCategories;
LockData();
m_activeSessions.PushBack(pSessionData);
UnlockData();
pSession->SetUserData(pSessionData);
}
void LoggingServer::UpdateSession(const SharedPointer<ISession>& pSession)
{
LoggingSession *pSessionData = reinterpret_cast<LoggingSession*>(pSession->GetUserData());
switch (pSessionData->state)
{
case SessionState::ReceivePayload:
{
const Result result = pSession->ReceivePayload(&pSessionData->scratchPayload, kNoWait);
if (result == Result::Success)
{
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ProcessPayload;
}
else if (result == Result::NotReady)
{
// If there's no messages to receive, we should send log messages if logging is enabled.
if (pSessionData->loggingEnabled)
{
LockData();
// Send as many log messages from our queue as possible.
while (pSessionData->messages.PeekFront() != nullptr)
{
const SizedPayloadContainer* pPayload = pSessionData->messages.PeekFront();
if (pSessionData->SendPayload(pPayload, kNoWait) == Result::Success)
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Sent Logging Payload To Session %d!", pSession->GetSessionId());
// Pop the message off the queue since it was successfully sent.
pSessionData->messages.PopFront();
}
else
{
break;
}
}
UnlockData();
}
}
break;
}
case SessionState::ProcessPayload:
{
SizedPayloadContainer& container = pSessionData->scratchPayload;
switch (container.GetPayload<LoggingHeader>().command)
{
case LoggingMessage::QueryCategoriesRequest:
{
LockData();
const uint32 numCategories = (m_numCategories <= kMaxCategoryCount) ? m_numCategories : 0;
UnlockData();
container.CreatePayload<QueryCategoriesNumResponsePayload>(numCategories);
pSessionData->state = SessionState::SendCategoriesNumResponse;
break;
}
case LoggingMessage::EnableLoggingRequest:
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Starting Logging!");
LockData();
pSessionData->filter = container.GetPayload<EnableLoggingRequestPayload>().filter;
pSessionData->loggingEnabled = true;
UnlockData();
container.CreatePayload<EnableLoggingResponsePayload>(Result::Success);
pSessionData->state = SessionState::SendPayload;
break;
}
case LoggingMessage::DisableLogging:
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Stopping Logging!");
LockData();
pSessionData->loggingEnabled = false;
pSessionData->state = SessionState::FinishLogging;
// We have no additional messages to send so let the client know via the sentinel.
SizedPayloadContainer* pPayload = pSessionData->messages.AllocateBack();
if (pPayload != nullptr)
{
pPayload->CreatePayload<LoggingHeader>(LoggingMessage::LogMessageSentinel);
}
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Inserted logging sentinel");
UnlockData();
break;
}
default:
{
DD_UNREACHABLE();
break;
}
}
break;
}
case SessionState::FinishLogging:
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Finishing Logging!");
LockData();
// Send as many log messages from our queue as possible.
if (pSessionData->messages.Size() > 0)
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Logging messages remaining: %u", pSessionData->messages.Size());
const SizedPayloadContainer* pPayload = pSessionData->messages.PeekFront();
while (pPayload != nullptr)
{
if (pSessionData->SendPayload(pPayload, kNoWait) == Result::Success)
{
// Pop the message off the queue since it was successfully sent.
pSessionData->messages.PopFront();
// Peek at the next message.
pPayload = pSessionData->messages.PeekFront();
}
else
{
break;
}
}
}
else
{
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ReceivePayload;
}
UnlockData();
break;
}
case SessionState::SendPayload:
{
Result result = pSessionData->SendPayload(&pSessionData->scratchPayload, kNoWait);
if (result == Result::Success)
{
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ReceivePayload;
}
break;
}
case SessionState::SendCategoriesNumResponse:
{
Result result = pSessionData->SendPayload(&pSessionData->scratchPayload, kNoWait);
if (result == Result::Success)
{
const QueryCategoriesNumResponsePayload* pQueryCategoriesResponse =
reinterpret_cast<QueryCategoriesNumResponsePayload*>(pSessionData->scratchPayload.payload);
if (pQueryCategoriesResponse->numCategories > 0)
{
pSessionData->itemIndex = 0;
pSessionData->numItems = 0;
pSessionData->state = SessionState::SendCategoriesDataResponse;
// Prepare the payload for the first data response
if (pSessionData->numItems < m_numCategories)
{
// If m_numCategories were to get modified and pSessionData->itemIndex is already past
// the insertion point this can potentially cause an access violation by iterating past
// the array boundary. we prevent this by not allowing modification of this table while
// there are clients connected, but this probably needs to be addressed at some point.
while (m_categories[pSessionData->itemIndex].category == 0)
{
// Find first valid category
pSessionData->itemIndex++;
}
const Version sessionVersion = pSession->GetVersion();
LockData();
const NamedLoggingCategory& category = m_categories[pSessionData->itemIndex];
const size_t categoryNameSize = strlen(category.name) + 1;
QueryCategoriesDataResponsePayload::WritePayload(m_categories[pSessionData->itemIndex],
sessionVersion,
categoryNameSize,
&pSessionData->scratchPayload);
UnlockData();
}
}
else
{
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ReceivePayload;
}
}
break;
}
case SessionState::SendCategoriesDataResponse:
{
if (pSessionData->numItems < m_numCategories)
{
while (pSessionData->SendPayload(&pSessionData->scratchPayload, kNoWait) == Result::Success)
{
pSessionData->numItems++;
// Prepare the payload for the next data response if necessary
if (pSessionData->numItems < m_numCategories)
{
// Seek to the next valid category in the table.
// TODO: there is a potential issue here where if the number of categories increases
// but we've already passed the insertion point this will cause an access violation by
// iterating off the array. we prevent this by not allowing modification of this table while
// there are clients connected, but this probably needs to be addressed at some point.
while (m_categories[++pSessionData->itemIndex].category == 0)
{
}
const Version sessionVersion = pSession->GetVersion();
LockData();
const NamedLoggingCategory& category = m_categories[pSessionData->itemIndex];
const size_t categoryNameSize = strlen(category.name) + 1;
QueryCategoriesDataResponsePayload::WritePayload(m_categories[pSessionData->itemIndex],
sessionVersion,
categoryNameSize,
&pSessionData->scratchPayload);
UnlockData();
}
else
{
// Break out of the send loop if we've finished sending all of the responses
break;
}
}
}
else
{
// We've sent all the responses. Return to normal operation.
pSessionData->state = SessionState::ReceivePayload;
}
break;
}
default:
{
DD_UNREACHABLE();
break;
}
}
}
void LoggingServer::SessionTerminated(const SharedPointer<ISession>& pSession, Result terminationReason)
{
DD_UNUSED(terminationReason);
LoggingSession *pLoggingSession = reinterpret_cast<LoggingSession*>(pSession->SetUserData(nullptr));
// Free the session data
if (pLoggingSession != nullptr)
{
LockData();
// We should always have at least one session in this list on termination. (This session)
DD_ASSERT(m_activeSessions.IsEmpty() == false);
m_activeSessions.Remove(pLoggingSession);
UnlockData();
DD_DELETE(pLoggingSession, m_pMsgChannel->GetAllocCb());
}
}
Result LoggingServer::AddCategoryTable(uint32 offset, uint32 count, const char **pCategoryTable)
{
Result result = Result::Error;
LockData();
// Only allow modification if no sessions are connected.
// This is explicitly to prevent an issue where the number of categories changes while the server is
// trying to respond to QueryCategoriesRequest.
if (m_activeSessions.Size() == 0)
{
// Ensure that the offset is valid and that the count is nonzero
if ((offset < kDefinableCategoryCount) & (count > 0))
{
bool available = true;
// Ee need to make sure each index is valid and unused
for (uint32 index = 0; index < count; index++)
{
size_t catIndex = (index + offset);
// If either of these cases are true we abort:
// 1) the index is greater than the maximum definable allowed
// 2) the category table defines a string and it is already taken
// note: this allows null pointers to be ignored in the category table
if ((catIndex >= kDefinableCategoryCount) ||
((pCategoryTable[index] != nullptr) &
(m_categories[catIndex].category != 0)))
{
available = false;
break;
}
}
// If no errors were found
if (available)
{
for (uint32 index = 0; index < count; index++)
{
// Only do this if the entry in the category table is not null. Allows us to skip entries
// by defining null pointers inside the table
if (pCategoryTable[index] != nullptr)
{
const uint32 catIndex = index + offset;
const LoggingCategory mask = ((LoggingCategory)1 << catIndex) & kDefinableCategoryMask;
if (catIndex < kDefinableCategoryCount && mask != 0)
{
// Copy the category name into the local category table and calculate the bitmask
Platform::Strncpy(m_categories[catIndex].name,
pCategoryTable[index],
sizeof(NamedLoggingCategory::name));
m_categories[catIndex].category = mask;
m_numCategories++;
}
else
{
DD_UNREACHABLE();
}
}
}
result = Result::Success;
}
}
}
UnlockData();
return result;
}
void LoggingServer::Log(LogLevel priority, LoggingCategory category, const char* pFormat, va_list args)
{
// todo: figure out a way to make this threadsafe. right now Log() will cause serialization
// of separate threads
LockData();
// We only need to do work if there are active sessions to send messages to.
if (m_activeSessions.Size() > 0)
{
// define the filter out here so we just copy it into destination messages
LogMessage message = {};
message.filter.priority = priority;
message.filter.category = category;
Platform::Vsnprintf(message.message,
sizeof(LogMessage::message),
pFormat,
args);
// Calculate the message size (including the null terminator).
const size_t messageSize = strlen(message.message) + 1;
for (auto& pSessionData : m_activeSessions)
{
const LoggingFilter& currentFilter = pSessionData->filter;
const bool sendMessage = (currentFilter.priority <= priority) &
((currentFilter.category & category) != 0);
// if the session has logging enabled and the message satisfies the filter of the session
if ((pSessionData->loggingEnabled) & sendMessage)
{
const Version sessionVersion = pSessionData->pSession->GetVersion();
// We can only inline the message sending if the server is currently in the receive payload
// state. Otherwise we might end up inserting a log message in between multi-step control
// procedures in the server. Doing so would cause unexpected messages to be sent to the client.
const bool canInlineMsg = (pSessionData->state == SessionState::ReceivePayload);
// Try to send out the log payload immediately if its message queue is empty
if (pSessionData->messages.IsEmpty() == true)
{
SizedPayloadContainer payload = {};
// Write the log message payload
LogMessagePayload::WritePayload(message,
sessionVersion,
messageSize,
&payload);
// Send the payload
if (canInlineMsg && (pSessionData->SendPayload(&payload, kNoWait) == Result::Success))
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Sent Logging Payload To Session %d!",
pSessionData->pSession->GetSessionId());
}
else
{
// Push the payload back to the queue if the sendPayload fails
pSessionData->messages.PushBack(payload);
}
}
else
{
// Allocate a message and copy the message into the buffer of all sessions
SizedPayloadContainer* pPayloadContainer = pSessionData->messages.AllocateBack();
if (pPayloadContainer != nullptr)
{
LogMessagePayload::WritePayload(message,
sessionVersion,
messageSize,
pPayloadContainer);
}
DD_ASSERT(pSessionData->messages.PeekFront() != nullptr);
// Only try to send one front payload rather than all payloads in the queue as we don't want the Log()
// thread take up too much time here
if (canInlineMsg &&
(pSessionData->SendPayload(pSessionData->messages.PeekFront(), kNoWait) == Result::Success))
{
DD_PRINT(LogLevel::Debug, "Sent Logging Payload To Session %d!",
pSessionData->pSession->GetSessionId());
// Pop the message off the queue since it was successfully sent.
pSessionData->messages.PopFront();
}
}
}
}
}
UnlockData();
}
void LoggingServer::LockData()
{
m_mutex.Lock();
}
void LoggingServer::UnlockData()
{
m_mutex.Unlock();
}
Result LoggingSession::SendPayload(const SizedPayloadContainer* pPayload, uint32 timeoutInMs)
{
// If we're running an older logging version, always write the fixed payload size. Otherwise, write the real size.
const uint32 payloadSize =
(pSession->GetVersion() >= LOGGING_LARGE_MESSAGES_VERSION) ? pPayload->payloadSize : kLegacyLoggingPayloadSize;
return pSession->Send(payloadSize, pPayload->payload, timeoutInMs);
}
}
} // DevDriver
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Divide and Conquer, or XPath, XSLT, XQuery and XProc packaging
Packaging of various X* technologies seems to be of interest for a lot
of people for now. And of course it is for me. But it seems everyone
comes with its own idea of packaging, as well as a different scope.
So to add to the complexity yet, I will present here my own ideas on
that matter. Hopefully, I will try to tidy up the different concepts
and to identify the different needs. And as always, I like to speak
about concrete. To ease further discussions, if only that. So I will
introduce a prototype of a packaging system for X* libraries and
extensions for Saxon.
Packaging is nothing in itself. It is always related to something
else (a language, a technology, a framework...) Packaging is just a
mean to ease sharing and delivering something in the scope of that
"something else." The several files in an ODF document are packaged
in a single ZIP file, with a pre-defined structure, to make it
possible for an application to use its content. The important point
is not the structure in itself, but rather the information it gathers.
I have followed some very interesting discussions about X* packging
during the last few weeks, with very interesting people. Rapidly, I
have seen everyone were talking about slightly (or not) different
things. The most important point where people have different views
IMHO, is the scope of packaging.
As with most of modern languages, an XML developer may have to deliver
different pieces of software, depending on the project: libraries,
standalone applications, or web applications built for a specific
framework. If you look at Java for instance, this is reflected quite
clearly in its various packaging formats: JAR files for libraries and
applications, WAR files for web applications, EAR files for entire
enterprise applications...
WAR files contain Java classes, as JAR files. But the structure is
quite different, and there are a few other files, describing what is
in the package: "that class is a servlet class, conforming to the
definition of servlet and coded to live in a servlet container, with a
precise lifecycle," or "the package depends on this JAR file."
The same way, you can package XSLT libraries or XQuery modules,
telling a processor that when a stylesheet or a module imports a
specific URI, some functions are available (provided as plain XSLT
stylesheets, XQuery modules, or extension functions.) Or you can
package an entire web application using XProc to control the overall
processes, XQuery to query XML databases and XSLT for the presentation
layer (sounds very MVC, doesn't it?) But those packages are really
different beasts: when the first example just need to package some
XSLT, XQuery, Java, whatever code, alonside a simple cataloging
system, the second example require to define a complete web framework,
its lifecycle, how script can plug into this and exchange information
with it ("this XProc pipeline has to be evaluated on an HTTP GET on
http://www.example/app/theuri, it knows you will provide it with
request information as a wa:http-request element, as we agreed upon,
and that XSLT stylesheet has to be applied to its result; by the way
it will access runtime information by using the extension functions
you provide.")
There has been some work on XRX frameworks, and clearly it would be
beneficial for anybody (users, but also implementors,) to have such a
standard packaging format for entire applications following their
rules (as WAR and EAR files can be to Java.) And they would benefit
also from a more low-level packaging format dedicated to package X*
libraries, and would build upon them. But they really are at
different levels, and I think it is fundamental to make the
distinction between both concepts.
As part of the EXPath project, and because I think this is the first
step X* technologies need for several years to enable the delivery of
libraries, I am particularly interested in a library packaging
format.
To illustrate that, I've built a very simple prototype of a package
manager for Saxon. On the one hand you have a simple GUI to install
and delete packages in a repository, and on the other hand you have a
shell script to launch Saxon (setting the classpath for extension
functions and setting catalogs to resolve XSLT imports refering to
libraries.) If those tools are built around a well-defined, open
package format, other implementations could be written (for eXist, for
MarkLogic, XQilla, Zorba... but also for oXygen, providing a one-click
implementation to install a package and then being able to enable it
in some scenarii.)
You can find the manager at http://www.fgeorges.org/purl/20090624/.
You should be able to run it simply by clicking on one of the links on
the launch.html page (through Java Web Start,) but you can also
download the JAR file (look also in the lib/ sub-directory,) putting
both JAR files in the classpath and running Java the usual way, with
the main class org.expath.pkg.saxon.PackageManagerGUI (there is also a
text interface with org.expath.pkg.saxon.PackageManagerTextUI.) You
first have to set up an environment variable EXPATH_REPO, pointing to
a directory (that will be your EXPath Packaging repository, just
create an empty directory.) The interface is very simple: choose the
install item in the file menu, and select the package file you want to
install. To remove a package, select it in the list of installed
modules and select delete in the menu.
Once a module is installed, you can use it via Saxon by adding the
additional JARs to the classpath as needed (for extension functions)
and by setting up the XML Catalogs support. The following script does
that for you: http://www.fgeorges.org/purl/20090624/saxon. It needs a
few environment variables: EXPATH_REPO as explained above,
APACHE_XML_RESOLVER_JAR must point to the Apache XML Commons Resolver
(see http://xml.apache.org/commons/, and be sure to pick the resolver
JAR) and SAXON_HOME must point to the directory containing the Saxon
JARs.
But what about the package format itself? In this prototype, this is
a simple ZIP file, with the following structure:
where expath-pkg.xml is the package descriptor, and expath-http-client
is the directory containing one module (here the EXPath HTTP Client
module.) This module is implemented as a Java extension, besides a
frontend XSLT stylesheet that take care of Saxon-specifics to bind to
the Java functions. During the install, an XML Catalogs file is
created, to resolve the URI http://www.expath.org/mod/http-client.xsl
to that stylesheet, in the local repository. One stylesheet can then
simply import that URI and use the functions of the module. The real
package for the HTTP Client can be downloaded at the same place:
http://www.fgeorges.org/purl/20090624/expath-http-client-saxon-0.3.zip.
There are of course still a lot of work defining exactly the package
format, how to handle dependencies, improving the implementation...
But I think that gives the big picture. If you are interested, here
is what the package descriptor looks like:
We can see the package contains one module, namely "EXPath HTTP
Client," version 0.3. The URIs are used to create an XML catalog.
This version of the package contains all the dependencies (the JARs
used by the Java implementation of the extension functions,) but they
can be also left out, and configured with the following element:
The GUI does not take them into account yet, but it should propose to
automatically download JARs when possible, and give the user a list of
libraries and their homepage when a manual download is required. But
of course, the same format can be used to package standard XSLT
stylesheets, without any Java features, just by mapping the main entry
point files to their public URIs.
Of course, this format will be particularly useful once precisely
defined in an open spec, and if several processors support it (either
natively, or through external managers.)
To end this post, I would like to introduce an idea from Jim Fuller:
CXAN. I am sure most of you know CTAN for TeX, or CPAN for Perl.
They are central, organized repositories of libraries for those
languages, accessible throught HTTP. With a proper packaging format,
it would be possible to set up such a web repository gathering XPath,
XSLT, XQuery and XProc libraries and applications, installable
automatically with a manager that would install a package from its
name, handling dependencies and the like. But for sure, that is yet a
step forward.
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When I read this part "but it should propose to automatically download JARs when possible" I actually started thinking of Maven. Perhaps we could actually reuse Maven in someway for the dependency management?
About dependencies, that's clearly the part that needs more work. I do not want to rely on the user having Maven installed, but it would be interesting to add the Maven info *in addition* to the homepage, name and version of the dependency (and maybe to a direct link to the JAR, if available.)
The point is to have in any case enough info to install by hand, but we can add optional info for any dependency manager, *in addition*.
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10 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE BABIRUSA
THE CREATURE FEATURE
Article found at: https://www.wired.com/2014/05/the-creature-feature-10-fun-facts-about-the-babirusa/BABIRUSAS ARE NO ordinary pigs.
Found in the swamps and rainforests of Indonesian islands, babirusas have barrel-shaped bodies balanced on delicate, deer-like legs. The most well-known species of babirusa is distinguished by its naked body and massive, curving tusks. Read on to meet this strange and charismatic oinker.
1. Babirusas are native to the Indonesian islands of Sulawesi, Togian, Sula, and Buru. Humans first colonized Sulawesi approximately 30,000 years ago and soon began hunting and eating babirusas. It’s thought that humans introduced babirusas to Sulu and Buru — although given the babirusa’s swimming prowess, it’s also conceivable that the animals made the journey of their own accord.
2. There are four species of babirusa. The most well-known (Babyrousa celebensis — the naked-looking babirusa with the monster tusks) is found on Sulawesi. The other species of babirusa have longer coats that vary in color from white to creamy gold to black and brown.
3. Babirusas are very unique pigs. Babirusas are wild members of the pig family (Suidae), but they differ from other pigs in several ways. Their snouts are not as specialized as those of other pigs. Babirusas also have complex, two-chambered stomachs, which are more reminiscent of the digestive systems of sheep and other ruminants than those of their fellow pigs. Scientists think babirusas branched off from the rest of the pig family early in its evolution.
4. Babirusa means “pig-deer” in the Malay language. It’s thought that the Sulawesi people gave the babirusa this moniker because their large canines remind them of antlers, but the name could also reflect how the babirusa combines slender, deer-like legs and a multi-chambered stomach with its other, more pig-like traits.
5. Babirusas eat almost everything. They’re omnivorous, with a diet that includes leaves, fruits, berries, nuts, mushrooms, bark, insects, fish, and small mammals (even smaller babirusas!). Babirusas use their hooves to dig for roots and insect larvae in the ground and are also able to support themselves on their two back feet to stand up and feed on higher leaves.
6. Baby babirusas are fast developers. While most piglets are striped at birth (camouflage to evade predators) and dependent on their mothers for a long time, babirusa young lack stripes and develop quickly. They typically wander from the nest and begin sampling solid foods by ten days old. Babirusa litter sizes are also small for pigs, usually only one to three piglets per litter. This small litter size and lack of camouflage is often attributed to the babirusa’s predator-free environment.
7. They do well in captivity. In the wild, babirusas might live ten years. But several babirusas in zoos have made it past 20 years old. In his blog Tetrapod Zoology, Darren Naish says captive babirusas “exhibit excitement and enthusiasm on greeting familiar people, engaging in tail wagging, head shaking and jumping and running about.”
8. They engage in an unusual ploughing behavior. Given soft sand, captive babirusas (primarily males) will kneel down and push their heads forward through the sand, creating a deep furrow. As they plough, they snort, growl, and produce foamy saliva. Males plough most vigorously when they are in the enclosure of another male. As the babirusas appear to mouth the sand as they plough through, it’s believed the behavior has some sort of scent-marking function, although the exact purpose remains unknown.
9. They have awesome tusks. The north Sulawesi babirusa is most famous for its amazing tusks, which only the males possess. Like many pigs, the male babirusa’s canine teeth continue to grow throughout its life. The lower canine teeth are long and overlap the edge of the babirusa’s snout as they grow, but it’s the upper canines that are truly magnificent. These teeth start out growing downward, but then rotate and begin to grow up and into the top of the snout, penetrating the skin and curving back towards the animal’s forehead. The tusks can reach lengths of 17 inches and can actually grow back into the skull.
10. But what are those tusks for? It’s actually a mystery. One hypothesis is that the males use their tusks during fights over females. It seems reasonable, until you look at how babirusas really fight. They don’t hook tusks, but stand up on their hind legs and “box” each other with their front hooves. Additionally, babirusa tusks aren’t built to withstand much pressure; they are brittle and easily broken, not at all suited for combat. It seems likely that the tusks serve a display purpose, perhaps signaling genetic fitness to females, but this is an idea that hasn’t been tested. For now, the purpose of those marvelous tusks is still a mystery.
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Shop owner, distributors: Dobner bears fault for his death
Published: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 6:36 p.m. CST
(Continued from Page 1)
WHEATON – The defendants in a wrongful death suit brought by the mother of Max Dobner, an Aurora man who died in a 2011 car crash after smoking synthetic marijuana, have launched their defense by stating that the young man bears most of the blame for the incident that claimed his life.
Last month, the defendants – Ruby Mohsin, of Glen Ellyn, and Kevin and Brandon Seydel, of Bettendorf, Iowa – said in documents filed in DuPage County court that they believe Max Dobner misused a particular kind of product, known commonly as synthetic marijuana, to become intoxicated, and, as a result, later crashed his car into a house at the corner of Mooseheart Road and Route 31 in Batavia Township.
Dobner died in the June 14, 2011, crash.
The action comes in response to the suit filed a year ago by Max's mother, Karen Dobner, of Aurora.
The wrongful death suit initially was filed against Mohsin alone, as she was the owner of the Cigar Box, a tobacco shop in Aurora, now closed, at which Max Dobner is believed to have purchased the synthetic marijuana product.
However, in the months since, Dobner's lawyers have pushed to learn the identities of the distributors and manufacturer of the product, which the court documents say was sold under the brand name "iAroma."
In the court filings, Dobner's lawyers say Mohsin identified Kevin and Brandon Seydel, who are involved with a company identified as Spaced Out Herbz, as those who sold the iAroma product to her.
Dobner's lawyers amended the lawsuit in August to include the Seydels as defendants.
In her suit, Dobner alleges that the iAroma product was "intentionally mislabeled" as a potpourri product, even though her lawyers assert that the store owners and distributors knew that the product was "routinely, if not exclusively, ingested by people" by smoking.
Dobner also asserts in court documents that Mohsin was warned personally by someone that iAroma was dangerous and could "cause psychotic problems." And, Dobner alleges that Mohsin did not seek out the identities of those making the product, or any lab certifications of the product's safety.
In their responses, the defendants stated that the product was not sold to be smoked. Instead, they said, it was labeled "Not for Human Consumption" and was intended to serve as "an ionizer or deodorizer," similar to incense.
They said anyone smoking the product, as Max Dobner did, would "misuse" the product.
In the court filings, Mohsin's lawyer argued that Max "smoked iAroma in conscious disregard of the knowledge that doing so would cause him to become intoxicated" and, by doing so, "freely and voluntarily assumed the risk of consuming iAroma by smoking it."
In a response filed by his lawyer, Kevin Sydel argues that, as a result, Max bears "50 percent of more of the total fault" in the incident.
Mohsin also denied outright selling the product to Max on June 14, 2011, or ever being informed of the dangers of the product.
Dobner's lawyers, in response, have denied that Max's death was the fault of his own negligence, as well as denying that iAroma was intended for use as a deodorizer or that it was labeled as "Not for Human Consumption."
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Opening times for The Co-op Food in Christchurch
Bransgore is located at 7-8 Oak Tree Parade, Bransgore, in Christchurch. The post code of this spot is BH23 8AB. It is a branch of The Co-op Food group, serving customers from Dorset county. In order to contact the office please telephone the number 01425 672259. This spot is open on: Monday 07:00 - 23:00, Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00, Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00, Thursday 07:00 - 23:00, Friday 07:00 - 23:00. On Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00 and on Sunday: 07:00 - 23:00. It is situated not far from Burton, so it also delivers its services there.
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“I just want to say that I am proud of the decisions my wife makes as a mom and I support every single one of them,” Brinkley wrote.
“Please respect your wives as mothers.”
His post has more than 500,000 reactions and over 300,000 shares, with many parents commenting that they share a bed with their child, too.
Co-sleeping is highly controversial subject within the parenting community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises against sharing the bed with baby as it can lead to accidental suffocation or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The CDC recommends parents put their babies to sleep on their backs in their own beds every single time.
However, many parents note that co-sleeping or bed-sharing is unavoidable. Some caregivers find that getting up to assist a crying baby throughout the night prevents sleep, while other parents say sharing a bed helps them bond with their child more. Some parents report falling asleep while breastfeeding as the reason for letting baby sleep in their beds, with others doing so because of the cost of a crib. A 2010 survey found that 14 percent of parents regularly slept with their infant.
Last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics revised its guidelines on infant sleeping to acknowledge this reality. While the group still says separate beds are best, it recommends that parents who share their beds with baby should have a firm mattress and to ensure the area surrounding their child is free of pillows and blankets to reduce the risk of suffocation. The American Academy of Pediatrics also notes that sharing a bed with a baby is far safer than sleeping together on a couch or chair.
Along with the health concerns, some say a sleeping baby stuck between two partners could hamper intimacy, or make for a cramped bed. For Brinkley, a little less room to spread out is a small sacrifice to make in return for caring for his children.
“Do I have to squeeze into a small corner of the bed sometimes? Yeah," he wrote. “But my God how beautiful does she look holding my children?”
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THE GALACTIC EMISSION LINE OBJECT ATLAS
This atlas contains the model spectra of the Orion nebula, and of the
planetary nebula NGC 7009. The templates cover the wavelength range from
0.1 to 1.1 microns.
The continuum of the Orion's template contains the nebular contribution
plus a combination of Kurucz model atmospheres to simulated the stellar
contribution. The fluxes of the UV, optical and near-IR emission lines
from different sources are also incorporated into the template (J.R. Walsh,
private comm).
The continuum of the planetery nebula has a nebular component and a hot
stellar component simulated by an 80000K black body. The fluxes of the UV,
optical and near-IR emission lines, from different sources, are also
incorporated into the template (J.R. Walsh, private comm.).
Details about how each individual template has been constructed can be found
in the header of the STSDAS binary files. The header can be read using the
tupar task of the IRAF ttools package. Files can also be dump into an ASCII
formatted file using the tdump task of the IRAF ttools package.
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Lady Gaga Orange & Blue Hair
Lady Gaga Taps Into New Wave Vibes With Orange & Blue Hair
Lady Gaga is known for being an aesthetic chameleon, changing her looks on a whim. She can pull off almost anything and has certainly tried a lot of looks. Her hair has been blonde, brunette, peach, yellow, rainbow, turquoise, green, and more. Now, she's debuting a brand new hair color — well, more like two.
In a photo posted to her Instagram that serves as both a debut of her new 'do and a plug for her upcoming tour, Gaga showed off tresses with vibrant hues of orange and blue. She also shouted out to her hair dresser, Frederic Aspiras, and her makeup artist, Sarah Tanno in a captioned on the photo.
No word yet on whether the hair is specifically for the tour, or just for fun. The singer showed off glitter red lips and thick black eyeliner, too, which could totally be stage makeup or just Lady Gaga being Lady Gaga.
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author:
- 'Daisuke Kadoh,'
- Katsumasa Nakayama
bibliography:
- 'Refs.bib'
title: Direct computational approach to lattice supersymmetric quantum mechanics
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We would like to thank Yoshinobu Kuramashi, Yoshifumi Nakamura, Shinji Takeda, Yuya Shimizu, Yusuke Yoshimura, Hikaru Kawauchi, and Ryo Sakai for valuable comments on TNR formulations which are closely related with this study. D.K also thank Naoya Ukita for encouraging our study. This work is supported by JSPS KAKENHI Grant Numbers JP16K05328 and the MEXT-Supported Program for the Strategic Research Foundation at Private Universities Topological Science (Grant No. S1511006).
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The European Commission's President-designate Jose Manuel Barroso has defended the nomination of Rocco Buttiglione as justice commissioner.
This comes after the European Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee rejected the appointment of the conservative Catholic Italian who told MEPs last week he thought homosexuality a sin.
However, the European Parliament can only endorse or reject the entire 25 member team of commissioners when it votes on 27 October and Mr Barroso has said that he plans to hold talks with parliamentary leaders before then on 21 October.
Do you agree with the European Commission President-designate? Should Rocco Buttiglione be appointed as Europe's justice commissioner?
This debate has now closed. Thank you for your comments.
Your comments:
Here's me thinking that the beauty of living in a democracy is that we can express our own opinions. Mr Buttiglione should not be railed in this way. He stated very clearly that while he regards homosexuality a sin he didn't go so far as to say he thought it was a crime. He's entitled to this opinion, regardless of what others think, and as just one member in a cabinet of 25 this particular view is unlikely to result in any draconian laws designed to castigate gay people. I didn't realise that the state of democracy was so bad that only those people who had liberal values were allowed to represent the public. Let him stand. This whole affair sets an awful precedent.Fraz, Sheffield, UK
Commissioners have to be acceptable to all of Europe, not just their country of origin
Giacomo, London, UK
Buttiglione is a well known Catholic fundamentalist, whose party was behind recent legislation to ban stem cell research and artificial insemination. Commissioners have to be acceptable to all of Europe, not just their country of origin, so the European Parliament should have the courage to reject a Commission that includes this man. Giacomo, London, UK
One of the greatest achievements of the last 40 years was the removal of many forms of discrimination based on sex and sexuality. It is inconceivable that a person who holds views totally contrary to the spirit of that achievement should be allowed to become of all things Justice Commissioner. Richard Boesch, Xativa, Spain
So much for tolerance. Tolerance from the Left is a one way street and the parliament shows it. For the record I completely disagree with him but still believe he should be let in but that would be tolerant. Can the UK please leave this farce called the EU - soon ?Des, UK and Ireland
The opposition of the liberal left to Mr Buttiglione just shows how intolerant the liberals are to anyone who does not agree with themDavid Harris, Southampton, UK
All views should be represented at the European Commission, so as to ensure a truly pluralistic Europe. Whoever tries to portray the defence of family and marriage as extreme views is certainly against that pluralism, and suspiciously against the future of Europe. Mr Buttiglione is just one more among millions of people who are in favour of preserving the basic foundations of human society, and should be respected.Mercedes, Tel Aviv, Israel
It sets a dangerous precedent to exclude someone from an organisation based on their beliefs
Thomas, Birmingham
It sets a dangerous precedent to exclude someone from an organisation based on their beliefs. On their actions yes, if the commission could have shown this man was actively misusing power to discriminate then this would have been proper but his beliefs are his own business until they affect his work.Thomas, Birmingham
Most Italians don't identify with Buttiglione: he's a divisive politician - contrary to his declarations at the EU Parliament hearings, he does give precedence to his morals over the law, and has time and again demonstrated it as a cabinet minister. His constituency is the Opus Dei. The EU Parliament has rightly judged him totally unfit for the post. Buttiglione is bad for the EU Commission and Barroso should just dump him.Luca, Milan, Italy
Mr Buttiglione was very clear in expressing the distinction between his personal view and what the political and legal reality is. If you can no longer express your views, even in a moderate and respectful manner, as he did, then Europe really has fallen into a deep hole. Alessandro Nolet, London
The problem is not what Buttiglione will do, but what Buttiglione believes. He said that sin is different from crime but this doesn't matter: new integralists want the autodafè.Massimo, Vicenza, Italy
Yet again the PC people are out in force
Andrew Robinson, Liverpool, UK
Why should his comments about homosexuality be held against him? Yet again, the PC people are out in force. These people believe in democracy as long as it is their freedom of speech that is being heard.Andrew Robinson, Liverpool, UK
Any official who cannot separate church from state should be appointed at the Vatican and not as a commissioner.Ben, Miami, USA
I don't see any problem with Rocco's role as Justice Commissioner provided that he keeps his opinions as they are - just opinions that shouldn't affect his work. Everybody has their opinions and can express them. However he shouldn't be allowed to even attempt to impose his ideals on other people.Daniel Curwood, Annesley Woodhouse, UK
Allowing our political masters to only choose those who agree with them is extremely dangerous
Tim, London
Of course he should be appointed. Buttiglione made it clear that he was totally opposed to discrimination in any form against homosexuals - he just happens to hold the personal view that it is a sin. Allowing our political masters to only choose those who agree with them is extremely dangerous. It threatens the whole basis of our freedom of speech, thought and conscience.Tim, London
It seems obvious that any person who states that 'homosexuality is a sin' and that the purpose of marriage is to have children has an agenda, and therefore people of good conscience have every right to question such a person's appointment. Mr Buttiglione should be soundly rejected and the fault should be laid at the feet of those who put forth his nomination.Gary E. Kaminski, Buena Vista, PA, USA
Anyone with such extreme views is unfit for public office and especially as a justice commissioner, a post in which he may have to make judgements on issues about which he holds inflexible views. The EU would never have come into being if it had been composed of narrow-minded people like Buttiglione. How can this man even be considered for a commissioner's post?John M, Lyne Meads, UK
No. They should reject the whole 25 member team and get shot of Mandelson at the same time while they still have a chance.Richard, London
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I'll check out edf, but I don't have vita or web access for the ps3 (I'm too old school for my own good...I'm still bummed most games don't have couch co-op :/ ). I do have a ps2 though.
I have just cause 2 but for some reason I didn't really dig it. Maybe because I had no idea what was going on story wise, maybe because the protag was fairly obnoxious, maybe because I got tired of flying around everywhere. I should probably give it another try.
As far as auto aim goes, for a time I couldn't imagine playing a shooter without auto. I could barely beat red dead redemption with auto on. But uncharted 2 changed that. I'm currently playing through GTA v with free aim on. Makes the game fun again.
there are physical copies of EDF 2025 for PS3. and i'm pretty sure it has couch co-op.
i couldn't really dig just cause 2 much either. nor the EDF game i played. but i can understand why they're liked in the least. i only suggested the EDF series because there are fans for the reasons i've stated, basically relaxing destruction, looting enemies for new weapons and extra health. plus can be played with others. you can make the games easy or insanely tough with many difficulty options per mission. higher difficulty rewards better loot in weapons.
rockstar games like red dead and GTA series are much preferred with auto-aim unfortunately. they've never really had tight gun controls. xD i swear i think in GTA 5 there's like, a tiny white dot for your reticle that you can barely see. i'm not the biggest uncharted fan, but their gun controls are really good. the first UC was one of the first shooters i really played on PS3, and playing on the hardest difficulty really taught me how to shoot in that game, it was headshots or die over and over. :p i don't play shooters very often lately though, have to be in the mood.
oh and since you mentioned couch co-op you should really look into resident evil 5, 6, and revelations 1 and 2. those are some other options. people are either fans or not fans of the newer RE's. because they aren't in the survival horror style as much, even though they carry elements of them. there are other reasons people don't like them as well, but the people who really enjoy them will say they like the co-op aspect of it. which i can see why, if any of those to recommend definitely be 5 and revelations 1.
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(5) After a few years of raising your 4 children you decide to add to your family again. You fall pregnant with twins.
If you have straight hair you have GGB
If you have wavy hair you have BG
If you have curly hair you have BBG
First and Middle names from: http://nameberry.com/list/402/Names-...sic-Rock-Songs
Your name is: JenniferLeigh
Your husband’s name is: EricLouis
Where do you live? Frisco, Colorado
What are you and your husband’s occupations? I’m a ski instructor and daycare owner and Eric is a camera operator at a local news station.
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Without a doubt, the 4 MAD Trips I went on (the last ever, it turned out) were my favorite times as a junior member of The Usual Gang of Idiots. (For those not familiar with them, the MAD trips were begun by Bill Gaines in the early 1960s – all-expense-paid jaunts for staff and regular contributors to places all around the world, lasting 1 or 2 weeks each; at first, they were every year; but by the late 1980s, every other year. Bill thought they would build cameraderie and enhance creativity…whatever: they were a damn good time!)
My first was the 1987 MAD trip to Paris and Zermatt, Switzerland. It was also the first trip of Sam Viviano (now MAD’s Art Director but then a lowly freelancer like me). Sam and I realized that the two of us must have been the first new contributors on the trips in 15, maybe 20, years. (there had been new MAD staffers, but I think we were the first new writers or artists to meet the page-count requirements to go on The Trip). Aside from the honor of being admitted to this truly exclusive club, one unforeseen benefit of being the “new kids” was that, for the Founding “Usual Gang” — who had been on more than 20 MAD Trips together, and who had heard all of each others’ stories several times over — Sam and I were, at long last, a fresh audience for them! Which we took full advantage of, hanging out ’til 3 a.m. in the bars with Al Jaffee, Bob Clarke, Jack Davis, George Woodbridge – hearing all the stories of not only the good old MAD-Magazine days, but the MAD-comic/Harvey Kurtzman days; the non-MAD stuff like their doing the artwork for half the national ad campaigns, board games, and graphic-design-whatevers of the 1950s and 60s; the days of Bob Clarke on staff of “Stars & Stripes” with Bill Mauldin during WWII. It was great stuff! All from first- or second-hand sources of the guys who actually lived it! I can’t speak for Sam, but I’m pretty sure I glanced over at him several times during these bar all-nighters to see a look in his eyes that said the same thing I was thinking:“Wow! Can you believe this?! We’ve hit the All-Time Mother Lode of Fandom!”Because that’s what we were right then: just fans.
And then there was…The Dinner. (Which I capitalize because for most of the invitees, every other dinner in our lives will pale into undeserving lowercase by comparison.) The setting: the world-famous L’ami Louis restaurant in Paris, which had been the center of the gastronomical universe of Haute Cuisine a generation earlier (none of this light, low-fat “Novelle Cuisine”-crap for Bill Gaines! Even if it was the 80s!). We were duly warned beforehand: eat light earlier that day; this would be a 7-course meal, over roughly 4 hours…”and forget about your cholestrol!” The best way to sum up this exotic & expensive feast: they served us pate de foie gras...and escargo…and frogs legs — all BEFORE the main course. (And, yes – it was at this dinner that epicurean history was made by our Lenny Brenner: I’m referring of course to the Invention of the Escargo Hero-Sandwich!)
Also in the joint that night, we would learn, was the president of the French company that makes Cointreau [KWAHN-troh ], the very classy & also expensive liqueur. His young American wife was a MAD fan and recognized several of the more recognizable MAD folk. He had the restaurant serve us all complimentary glasses of Cointreau, and, in return, several of the MAD artists drew up quick ‘thank you’-sketches to present him. One was a caricature of him and his wife; another was a drunken Bill Gaines swigging a bottle of Cointreau; still another, Alfred E. Neuman in a beret sipping Cointreau. Finally, Bob Clarke’s drawing was passed along – it was a giant koala bear sitting astride a 747. After much head-scratching and confused questioning, it dawned on Bob, “Cointreau?! I thought he said he was president of Qantas!”
One other memorable group-recognition incident: we all took a trip-within-The-Trip to the house of Claude Monet, iconic French Impressionist painter, in the town of Giverny, northwest of Paris. In the middle of all the high-art reverence we could muster, suddenly a large group of visiting college students from Northern California spotted Dave Berg, Al Jaffee, and Sergio Aragones…and proceeded to surround and besiege them for the next half-hour with fan-questions about MAD, and requests for autographs and sketches. (Monet wasn’t home at the time, so I’m not sure how he felt about being “upstaged” by other artists in his own house; the rest of us were highly amused by it.)
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Honestly, I'm surprised there wasn't an EMT onsite for this masterful, albeit horrific prank. The lines between 'good fun' and 'reasonable' were blurred, to say the very least; but there's no denying the fact that this is straight up gold in terms of quality pranking.
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// Copyright (C) 2002-2014 Nikolaus Gebhardt
// This file is part of the "irrKlang" library.
// For conditions of distribution and use, see copyright notice in irrKlang.h
#ifndef __I_IRRKLANG_AUDIO_STREAM_H_INCLUDED__
#define __I_IRRKLANG_AUDIO_STREAM_H_INCLUDED__
#include "ik_IRefCounted.h"
#include "ik_SAudioStreamFormat.h"
namespace irrklang
{
//! Reads and decodes audio data into an usable audio stream for the ISoundEngine
class IAudioStream : public IRefCounted
{
public:
//! destructor
virtual ~IAudioStream() {};
//! returns format of the audio stream
virtual SAudioStreamFormat getFormat() = 0;
//! sets the position of the audio stream.
/** For example to let the stream be read from the beginning of the file again,
setPosition(0) would be called. This is usually done be the sound engine to
loop a stream after if has reached the end. Return true if sucessful and 0 if not.
\param pos: Position in frames.*/
virtual bool setPosition(ik_s32 pos) = 0;
//! returns true if the audio stream is seekable
/* Some file formats like (MODs) don't support seeking */
virtual bool getIsSeekingSupported() { return true; }
//! tells the audio stream to read frameCountToRead audio frames into the specified buffer
/** \param target: Target data buffer to the method will write the read frames into. The
specified buffer will be at least getFormat().getFrameSize()*frameCountToRead bytes big.
\param frameCountToRead: amount of frames to be read.
\returns Returns amount of frames really read. Should be frameCountToRead in most cases. */
virtual ik_s32 readFrames(void* target, ik_s32 frameCountToRead) = 0;
};
} // end namespace irrklang
#endif
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More importantly, who are you Karen Nielsen and how may I serve you?????
As I try to calm down, let me introduce you to me sitting down to watch this episode. Watching the teaser, I had just started chewing on a gooey Margherita pizza complete with spicy salami. You can imagine my discomfiture.
And at first, I’ll admit, I was cocking an eyebrow at this Catholic Kunoichi plot. I’m still cocking an eyebrow at it, but thankfully, the episode takes the themes deeper than vampire slaying.
Wait, no it doesn’t. It just takes the vampire slaying theme really, really deep. I won’t even try to cover all the themes touched on here. I can’t and keep things coherent. I’m surprised the episode could. But let’s cover what we shall, shall we?
You’re going to think this is strange, but the day I watched this episode, without knowing a thing about it or even remembering the previous week’s teaser, I had been having a conversation with myself in the car that morning about the Bible’s Old and New Testament proscriptions against eating the blood of animals and the inherently blasphemous nature of vampire myths. Because, doesn’t everyone?
Since said conversation has proven oddly (divinely?) relevant to the episode at hand, let me share a few verses surprisingly relevant to this conversation. Bear with me.
Leviticus 17:10-13, 14 (NLT)
“And if any native Israelite or foreigner living among you eats or drinks blood in any form, I will turn against that person and cut him off from the community of your people, for the life of the body is in its blood. I have given you the blood on the altar to purify you, making you right with the Lord. It is the blood, given in exchange for a life, that makes purification possible.That is why I have said to the people of Israel, ‘You must never eat or drink blood—neither you nor the foreigners living among you.’…The life of every creature is in its blood. That is why I have said to the people of Israel, ‘You must never eat or drink blood, for the life of any creature is in its blood.’ So whoever consumes blood will be cut off from the community.
Here we see God forbid His people to eat blood for two reasons. One, in its blood is the life that God Himself gave it. To eat the blood is to disrespect not merely the life, but the One who gave the life. Two, blood is provided as atonement, which is a $10 word that means to pay the price for a sin committed. Ergo, the innocent bull’s blood is shed for the sins you committed so that you yourself don’t have to die for them even though you deserve to. Blood is the only price that can be paid for sin.
John 6:51-58 New Living Translation (NLT)
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.”
Then the people began arguing with each other about what he meant. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” they asked.
So Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you.But anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise that person at the last day.For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.Anyone who eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him.I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me.I am the true bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will not die as your ancestors did (even though they ate the manna) but will live forever.”
If you’re saying “WHAT?” right about now, join a couple thousand years’ worth of multitudes before you. Unsurprisingly, most of Jesus’ disciples abandoned Him after this. But Jesus is speaking in spiritual terms, not physical ones, His point being that in the same way people eat food to live, we must feed off of Him to live spiritually and eternally.
You’re starting to see the relevance to our X-Files discussion, yes???
Matthew 26:26-28 (NLT)
As they were eating, Jesus took some bread and blessed it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take this and eat it, for this is my body.”
And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it,for this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many.
Finally, not only is Jesus’ flesh and blood the life source provided for all of mankind, but His innocent blood is sacrificed as a payment for mankind’s sins. In other words, the innocent takes the punishment for the guilty so that the guilty don’t have to be punished for their own sins. The innocent is sacrificed in order for the guilty to live.
Whew! I know that was a lot. But we had to get on the same page with allmost some of writer Karen Nielsen’s myriad Biblical allusions before we could go any further.
Anyway, this moment of breaking bread and drinking wine that Jesus first shared with His disciples is what’s known in Christianity as the Lord’s Supper, or Communion, or the Eucharist among other names. Jesus’ disciples still commemorate His death this way. Now, Catholic Christians believe that during the Eucharist, the wafer and wine that Christ speaks of here materially and substantially, and through no small sacred mystery, become the body and blood of Christ. This belief is called transubstantiation.
Now we can clearly see the parallels being made between the cannibalism in the opening scene, not only the literal licking of a putrid pancreas, but the cannibalism of one human being’s organs for another human being’s survival, be that human being an aging starlet or a nameless patient in a hospital, and Scully’s participation in the Eucharist.
If the innocent dying for the guilty is a spiritual principle and even Scully takes part in the body and blood of Christ, Scully, who by the end prays to Mulder rather than God, is Barbara Beaumont really so evil?
YES.
If you remember without scrolling up however many pages I’ve been venting my Phile emotions, blood is sacred for two (heavily simplified) reasons: 1. It contains within itself life given by God which man has no right to desecrate. 2. Blood is the only thing that can pay for sin. It’s blood that pays for sin in both the Old and New Testaments and blood is forbidden to be consumed in both the Old and the New Testaments (ref. Acts 15:28-29).
What is a vampire? It’s a creature that should be dead but keeps itself unnaturally and blasphemously alive by mocking Christ’s sacrifice for sin and further mocking its Creator by feeding on a life He made. Welcome, Barbara Beaumont. Come on down to Crazy Town.
By the by, if you ever wondered why Dracula was afraid of crucifixes and sacramental bread, it’s because everything he was and did was in violation of God’s natural and spiritual laws. Now you know. Tell a friend.
So, this is an episode that toys with cannibalism but is really about the physical and spiritual implications of vampirism. And might I add, it’s a much more interesting treatment of vampirism than the dreck that was “3” (2×7), which naturally, I skipped during my most recent rewatch.
For that matter, if we’re going back, “Our Town” (2×24) also treated cannibalism as another form of vampirism that provided the gateway to eternal youth for its practitioners, only blood wasn’t touched upon, visually or otherwise, so much or so often as it is here.
Anyway, Scully is fueling herself on the blood of Jesus (Really, she’s just reaffirming an ambiguous faith in faith itself, but why split hairs?). She’s not violating any natural or spiritual principles by participating in the Eucharist. She’s a Catholic in good standing and no Barbara Beaumont. May Scully live forever.
Mulder, though, he knows he’s a reprobate. He’s my favorite fictional reprobate ever. Mulder doesn’t believe in God, he believes in Scully. This is something I probably don’t find sweet the way that many Philes do, but I do get it. It’s very human. (It’s not quite where we left Mulder’s character development in “The Truth” (9×19/20) or I Want to Believe, but I’ve given up on continuity. You can’t be disappointed if you don’t care.) And it’s consistent with the nature of their relationship over the years. Scully, for her part, privately whispers her prayer for their future to Mulder rather than God. And even though I have my personal misgivings that Barbara Beaumont and Dr. Luvenis aren’t the only sacrilegiously attached couple who have outstayed their welcome, HOW ABOUT THIS IS PRETTY MUCH HOW THEIR RELATIONSHIP SHOULD BE ALL THE TIME, THANK YOU, CHRIS CARTER.
With no intention of making a perverse pun, I finally have some meat to chew on. I have something interesting enough to muse over. It was not too much to ask.
This doesn’t just challenge your gag reflex like “F. Emasculata” (2×22) or make you squirm in your seat like “Roadrunners” (8×5). My very soul recoils at certain scenes here. Much of it felt over the top and unnecessary. And yet, I’m here to tell you that in terms of writing, I think it’s the most well thought out episode of the season and possibly the whole revival (if I had the stomach to rewatch all of Season 10).
It has to end sometime, Scully. And if this little shenanigans Chris Carter once called a breakup had to end, I’m glad it ended this way. And if The X-Files has to end (I’ll say a prayer for that), let it end with this, one last thoroughly thought out episode, ‘cause we all know the next one’s not gonna be it.
Oh yes, there are the parallels between The X-Files unnaturally extending itself through this revival and Barbara Beaumont sitting in the dark, reliving her heyday on a loop. No, nothing lasts forever.
Except for eternity in heaven or eternity in hell.
“I made a choice – It was mine. I’d gladly trade my lifetime here for an eternity in heaven.”
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Just for Kicks:
By the by, another conversation I had had earlier in the day before I watched this episode? About cults and about how one of the hallmarks of them is absolute control by a teacher who knows everything you don’t. This time I was actually talking with someone outside my own head, though.
Once again, Mulder’s uncanny intuition is on overdrive.
What is reverse aging when you spend your pretty-faced life in a lightless coffin of a tenement apartment in New York City with a naked, dirty crowd of grown adults who use words like “dinnie”? Go ahead and kill me.
Barbara Beaumont bordered on too comical at times, and crossed that border into farcical during her little musical recital. I confess, this took me out of the episode a bit. And yet, mad props to Season 11 for using diegetic music in in two out of its ten episodes. Y’all know I’m a sucker for that.
Speaking of Barbara Beaumont, did the actress that played her remind anyone else of Mila Kunis?
Still, no one has answered the question: Where did Juliet learn how to be a ninja?
“Every human being has a time bomb built into their genes.” TRUE. And in more than one way. The Bible calls it original sin. Like yeast in a loaf of bread, decay by a more palatable name, it’s eventual corruption is built in it from the beginning.
Scully would, could, should be dead after her fall through that dumbwaiter and yet Mulder was pretty much chilling.
Continuity Control: During Season 1, Mulder wore glasses while reading more times than I have the patience to post links for, not least of which was the very first shot we ever had of Mulder in the Pilot (1×79).
What a coincidence that Juliet comes walking into the church that Scully’s praying at. Of all the diocese in all the towns in all the world, you walk into mine.
Am I the only one? I’m a veteran X-Phile, but sometimes the cinematography was so dark I, mercifully, couldn’t make out what was happening.
There are moments of supreme tension here. I actually partially covered my eyes when Barbara Beaumont leaned in to kiss one of her minions. I was afraid I was about to witness a bloodbath.
Juliet and Olivia’s last name, Bocanegra, “black mouth”. I wonder if there’s a history to that name I don’t know about? Or am I just supposed to be visualizing a mouth black with blood? Eww.
Best Quotes:
You may have noticed that this section of my reviews has been neglected for a while now. That’s because there hasn’t been anything worth quoting. But somehow, this time around, there was so much great dialogue I had to pick and choose and still left some great quotes out. Scully and Mulder have the best banter they’ve had all season. Nay, since the final episode that awaits is none other than the inventively named “My Struggle IV” (11×10), I think it’s safe to officially call this the best banter of the season. Period.
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Coach Gives And Takes Abuse From Newcastle Fans
Written by Dr. Ed Harrison
11:16pm Saturday, April 25th, 2015
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Social media lit up after the game today as John Carver got into some altercations with fans during the game against Swansea, and fans were not happy (an understatement) that Newcastle were beaten for a 7th time in succession – the longest losing streak ever for Newcastle United in the Premier League – and passions were certainly running high, especially in the second half after Swansea came from behind and went 3-1 up after 71 minutes.
John Carver – at St. James’ Park today against Swansea There are claims that Carver continually swore at fans from the dugout, and the abuse seems to have gone in both directions.
The raw emotions just boiled over on both sides, as Newcastle dropped to a seventh straight loss and after looking OK in that first half we fell apart in those final 45 minutes.
A bright spot was the appearance of Siem de Jong as a substitute in the second half, and he wasted little time in scoring his first goal for Newcastle after 87 minutes.
If Siem is up to playing maybe even a full game soon, there’s some hope because of the Dutchman’s class and ability to put the ball in the net, and he’s a leader on and off the pitch.
Newcastle are now only four points above Hull City and Leicester City – who both won today and five points above Sunderland – who are 3rd bottom and took a good point at Stoke.
But all three teams have a game in hand on Newcastle – and only Sunderland have a worse goal difference than Newcastle, so we are now in a real relegation battle if those three teams win their games in hand.
If the powers that be at Newcastle are not worried we could be relegated this season – they should be.
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I’ve never been so appalled and disgusted by my beloved Newcastle United. Mr. Ashely, please explain to me why you chose to buy this once great football club? Was it simply for advertising purposes because I find it hard to believe that all the money you’ve spent on Newcastle wouldn’t have been better off sending a spacecraft to the moon and painting your God awful brand all over it. Mr. Carver, you say the team gave their all today? You’re either blind sir or a liar, our players look disinterested, lazy and frankly as fed up with the situation as we are, the key difference being they make more in a week what most of us make in a year. The thought of my club being treated and performing the way it currently is makes me sick to my stomach. I plead with ALL fans NOT to renew your season tickets, NOT to buy any Newcastle merchandise, NOT to buy anything on match days if you insist on going. We Are no longer Newcastle United but Newcastle Cast Adrift, DisUnited and an embarrassment to the league.
Whats the point of staying up and Carver or Brolly guy getting the job and spending peanuts? More misery for us and another 50 million for Mr Tubbs. Better to bite the bullet now and get relegated and stay relegated til the fat controller has gone. I welcome an extended tenure for Carver and relegation. I can see something massively positive coming out of a prolonged relegation. I see only continued misery staying in the Premiership.
The club needs to be relegated to start again. It can only rebuild when Mr Tubbs is gone. There can be no bouncing straight back up again. We stay down until he is fed up with making no money and sells up.
If the team was in any kind of good form none of this would have happened. We the fans have been blind & are lying to ourseleves. If we were not losing 7 games in a row nothing would have happened. No protests, boycotts, altercations, etc. I doubt relegation would do anything at all. The majority of supporters are comfortable with how things are…watching premier league football each week.
When we finished 5th, we still had this fat, wicked man as owner. The only thing that matters to the majority are…results. No one did anything then.
Only when things go sour on the pitch do they off it.
It’s too late, most will renew their tickets. Too many for it to matter. Why? Because they believe that next season we will have a go at the cups, spend money, when in reality our cup is the 40pts cup.
One thing I would like to point out that Ed mentioned: “these boycotts do not help the team.”
Don’t they? Then tell me what does, sir? Having the support of 52,000 fans & one of the largest away supports in the division week in & week out? That has certainly helped the team so far.
Carver definitely won’t be dismissed. Our 2 ‘biggest’ games are still to come. The Leciester & QPR matches. Ashley know’s if we get at least 4 pts from those, & with players coming back from injury by then, we will stay up.
About 4 games ago i reckoned we might get 2 more points from WBA and Leicester.
I was plainly delusional… we are gonna finish up with 35 points,
We are currently 18/1 to be relegated…well worth a punt.
jimily’s posts are always tinged with sarcasm…but he has been spot on over the last few years regarding Ashley’s intentions…and unfortunately he is right…the only way to get rid of Ashley is to get relegated and stay down.
I think back to the euphoria of Filbert Street May 2nd 1992 and the beginning of a bright future under Keegan etc…how ironic we go to Leicester on May 2nd 2015 needing a result of some sort…
It was for his style of football, also he wasn’t Ashley’s choice as Shepherd’s regime had signed him before the takeover was completed.
Ashley has done a lot of things, which I get. Even appointing Joe Kinnear. One thing I didn’t get is why he sacked Chris Hughton. It’s been 5 years. Still don’t get it. Our Goals For columns was amazing with him.
When this is all over and he is gone he’s going to find it so hard to watch a Newcastle game .
.It will bring it all back for him and his family ..We know his hands are tied ..we know he’s towing the party line for Ashley, and its not loosing games that is his biggest downfall.. Its the fact he stood up in front of fellow Geordies and told uz lies over the FA cup match ..
Ashley is a first class Basta*d he has hung Carver up in front of us all ..
Saying all that I really do feel sorry for John Carver the Man right now.
I do have a bit of sympathy for Carver. He should, like King Percy, never have been offered the job in the first place. Guilty parties are Tubbs and his cabin boy Penfold. Carver is taking the daily flack and not getting any support – they’ve hung him out to dry. Recall when there was a rumour about a £60 million transfer pot – they acted pretty quick then to deny it – faster than lightening. Fans forum questions last Monday – have not even been replied to. Tubbs model of how to run a club is coming off the rails.
Lucky, mate. I usually make a point of never betting against my own team (nor for) but I’m kind of pissed now considering how much I could have made these past 7 weeks for an outright win againt our opposing teams.
Too late to start cashing in? Surely this 7 loss run about to end, even with a draw.
I’m on with the United Nations at moment on 14.mhz ..I am handling messages for UN for aid to Nepal ..got link via Israel To Kathmandu ..Working with American UN op’s .. the only contact they have got right now is through our link ..Earthquake has killed normal comms .
Trying to organise VHF repeater for Nepal and get it flown out there .
Carver needs to chill out and people need to get off his back. It can’t help anyone getting on his back at the minute nor the team. He is there until the end of the season so if people do go to the game they should support him not apply more pressure. Protest against Ashley yes but the team and coach needs left out of it right now. We all know he isn’t a perfect NUFC manager but we are still in a tricky situation in the league, they need support right now by the supporters that are going.
What I’v read about the protest today seems decent but I cant find many good pictures like. Last week there was lots of pictures and video’s that had been sourced. Lee Charnley’s face was a picture on MOTD while it was going on. Brilliant.
Wonga has massive debts and huge losses Newcastle has Ashley and huge losses
Has not one single Journalist or TV Company attempted to locate and interview Ashley…is he hiding in a hole in the ground like Saddam Hussein ? Or has he left the Country as he certainly has switched the lights off
I don’t think relegation is the only scenario which could rid Ashley of our club. Although, it is the most probable.
But I do believe if the stories and coverage of the boycotts and protests continue and intensify to the point that football fans around the world know and fully understand that shopping at SD is supporting a force which is killing football, then Ashley will lose more money than he ever spent/earned at NUFC and will have no reason to stay owning the club.
However, until Newcastle fans can actually be united and consistently leave the majority of seats at SJP empty, and consistently get media coverage of the Ashley Out campaign game after game, I don’t see Newcastle United in the Premier League in 16/17 and for a long time beyond then.
Waking up to the headlines in the Sunday papers: Pardew reported to be after Cisse. Bournemouth could be next to win promotion after Watford and to replace Newcastle in premier League. Elton John pens new song to celebrate. Carver John pens new version of Elton’s classic ” pisssing in the wind” and shouts abuse at fans. Charley does nothing. Ashley has disappeared down a drain pipe, search continues Wonga has massive losses and writes off £220m loans Sports Direct exposed in Dispatches TV programme Japanese fan of Newcastle found hiding on Pacific Island since WW2 asks to be left alone Apollo 13 returns to moon, it’s safer there Cold pork pie nominated as winner of Britains Got Talent
Last fan switches off lights at St James Park and is awarded Freeman of the City
TV programme “Shameless ” to be made into blockbuster ( they went bust too ) film staring Mike Ashley , Lee Charnley and John Carver . Location shooting to be moved from Merseyside to Tyneside.
To be followed by remake of Teletubbies Dipsy ,La La , and Po
I wandered lonely as a cloud , surrounded by a host of complete and utter twats ruining the club and turning the City into a joke.
Ashley is invited onto the Jeremy Kyle show and allegedly could fail lie detector tests when asked “are you the right and responsible man to be running a Premier League football club”
North Korea flooded by asylum seekers from a football club in the north east of England in search of a better life disappointed to find that their Illustrious Leader is already living there.
health update
My latest checkup was yesteday and after a battery of tests the results show the cancer remains stabilized and has not spread further.
Some background - I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in February 2017 after being in remission for six years. and I completed four months of intense chemotherapy in late July.
The cancer metastasized through the bones and one treatment available I am undergoing is hormone treatment.
There is no cure for Stage 4 cancer and I will continue to have exhaustive blood tests about every three months and CAT-scans and bone-scans when necessary.
I will do my best under the circumstances and I take this as another challenge - a big one.
Ed Harrison
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AMD A6-3400M not working on Linux kernel 3.0
09-18-2011, 07:52 PM
I'm using Ubuntu 11.04 64-bit version.
Tried compiling kernel 3.0.4 and used the 3.0 kernel from xorg-edgers and neither of them work. No display on screen although the system does seem to be loading. This is on the Asus K53TA-BBR6 laptop.
Haven't tried newer kernel versions since kernel.org is down.
On Fedora 15 64-bit with latest updates and 2.6.40 kernel, also not working.
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Not working with Ubuntu 11.10 beta 1 64-bit dvd either. The menu shows up, I select live desktop option and absolutely no display. It does boot into the desktop though because I can hear the login sound playing.
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I have the same board AMD a6-3400m with a Radeon ATI hd 6520. (Its on a HP notebook I got at a very good price...).
I'm still trying to make it work with the open source driver without success (x11-drivers/xf86-video-ati).
I'm on Funtoo (based on gentoo) with the 3.1.0-rc4-git2 kernel, and masked versions of Xorg and video drivers, libdrm, libkms, mesa, ...).
I had the same problem but I was able to connect to the machine with ssh from my other machine. You have to install & config sshd before in a chrooted shell on your machine.
in case of trouble (black screen), if you use grub to start, try to edit the grub command and add "vga=711" kernel options or (radeon.modeset=0). I can't confirm now. But I think the AMD ATI Radeon HD 6520 is only usable with the proprietary drivers from ATI. This card is too recent right now (mid april 2011). May be in a few months it will be ready.
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I have the same board AMD a6-3400m with a Radeon ATI hd 6520. (Its on a HP notebook I got at a very good price...).
I'm still trying to make it work with the open source driver without success (x11-drivers/xf86-video-ati).
I'm on Funtoo (based on gentoo) with the 3.1.0-rc4-git2 kernel, and masked versions of Xorg and video drivers, libdrm, libkms, mesa, ...).
I had the same problem but I was able to connect to the machine with ssh from my other machine. You have to install & config sshd before in a chrooted shell on your machine.
in case of trouble (black screen), if you use grub to start, try to edit the grub command and add "vga=711" kernel options or (radeon.modeset=0). I can't confirm now. But I think the AMD ATI Radeon HD 6520 is only usable with the proprietary drivers from ATI. This card is too recent right now (mid april 2011). May be in a few months it will be ready.
Regards,
Bernard
thanks Perfmonk, will try that. problem is i can't see anything on booting the live CD, so can't install ubuntu 11.10. i might be able to install using the alternate iso and then I can try changing grub settings.
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