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NOTES: “Falcon is on the plain at Hadley,” reported the excited Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott on July 30, 1971. Dave and lunar module pilot Jim Irwin were on the surface of the moon at a site rich with scientific potential. They would be able to make observations and gather samples for some three and a half days and would have for their use the first car on the moon, an electric dune buggy.
But first, the matter of ceremony. Planting the flag, or perhaps a stick or spear before flags were created, has been a tradition in exploration since ancient times, and moon exploration was no exception. They couldn’t, however, count on the wind blowing the flag since there is no air on the moon. So they used a small metal snap-up curtain rod along the top edge of the flag.
Why had we gone to the moon at all? Was it worth the cost? There may be no single answer to these questions which we must all decide for ourselves. The spirit of exploration is either in your heart or it is not. Dave Scott spoke eloquently when he said, “As I stand here in the wonders of the unknown at Hadley, I try to realize there is a fundamental truth to our nature. Man must explore. And this is exploration at its greatest.”
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Alan Bean bio
Captain Alan Bean was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 12, the fourth man to walk on the moon and commander of Skylab 2. "I am fortunate enough to have seen sights no other artist ever has," Bean says.
"I want my paintings to communicate an emotional experience in ways that photography cannot."
Captain Bean creates his original works of art using a unique technique allowing the viewer to actually sense vestiges of the 20th century s most dramatic accomplishments. Pressed into the canvas surfaces are Captain Bean s authentic lunar boot "moonprints," impressions from a core tube-bit used to collect soil samples and marks from a hammer used to drive the staff of the American flag into the moon s surface. Moon dust, trapped on the patches on the outside of his suit, makes its way onto each original as well.
Each print and canvas is an historical record of the lunar experience, as each is signed by moonwalker Captain Alan Bean, with most countersigned by other moonwalkers and astronauts.This may be your only chance to own such a visionary and historic celebration of man s greatest achievement. NASA was sometimes asked "Why not send an artist to the moon?" It turns out they did.
Alan Bean—Apollo XII astronaut, commander of Skylab II and artist—was born in 1932 in Wheeler, Texas. In 1950 he was selected for an NROTC scholarship at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1955, he was commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy.
Holder of eleven world records in space and astronautics, as well as numerous national and international honors, Alan Bean has had a most distinguished peacetime career. His awards include two NASA Distinguished Service Medals, the Yuri Gagarin Gold Medal and the Robert J. Collier Trophy. As part of the Apollo XII crew, he became the fourth of only twelve men ever to walk on the Moon. As the spacecraft commander of Skylab Mission II, he set a world record: 24,400,000 miles traveled during the 59-day flight. He has also launched himself successfully into a new career as an artist.
When he wasn t flying, Bean always enjoyed painting as a hobby. Attending night classes at St. Mary s College in Maryland in 1962, Alan experimented with landscapes. During training and between missions as a test pilot and astronaut, he continued private art lessons. On space voyages, his artist s eye and talent enabled him to document impressions of the Moon and space to be preserved later on canvas. His art reflects the attention to detail of the aeronautical engineer, the respect for the unknown of the astronaut and the unabashed appreciation of a skilled painter.
The space program has seen unprecedented achievements and Bean realized that most of those who participated actively in this adventure would be gone in forty years. He knew that if any credible artistic impressions were to remain for future generations, he must paint them now. "My decision to resign from NASA in 1981 was based on the fact that I am fortunate enough to have seen sights no other artist ever has," Bean said, "and I hope to communicate these experiences through art."
Bean s book Apollo: An Eyewitness Account which chronicles his first-person experience as an Apollo astronaut in words and paintings was received with critical and popular acclaim upon its publication in 1998. |
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Q:
Continue process after user has allowed sharing and location found
I have something like this:
CLLocationManager *locManager = [[CLLocationManager alloc] init];
locManager.delegate = self;
locManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest;
[locManager startUpdatingLocation];
But I need to get below the latitude and longitude user. Obviously, trying to obtain locManager.coordinate just below the startUpdatingLocation my application crashes.
How can I make a condition to perform a process after the user allows sharing of location and it has been found?
Thanks in advance.
A:
After calling startUpdatingLocation it can take some time until you get a location. The system first checks if location services are enabled for the app and asks the user to allow location services. The GPS hardware first needs to be turned on. It takes some time until it can fix the position.
So you should update the UI to show the user that there is something going on in the background. Consider using a UIActivityIndicatorView and maybe set userInteractionEnabled of the view to NO. Also it is a good practice to give the user the option to cancel the operation.
In your delegate you must implement these 2 methods:
– locationManager:didUpdateToLocation:fromLocation:
– locationManager:didFailWithError:
Here you can remove the UIActivityIndicatorView and reenable user interaction.
In case of success you can use the coordinate of the CLLocationManager to do whatever you want. In case of failure show an error alert.
Call stopUpdatingLocation when you don't need location services anymore to save battery.
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Tim Smith (American football)
Timothy Francis Smith (born March 20, 1957) is a former National Football League wide receiver who played for the Houston Oilers (1980–1986).
College career
Tim played three years at Nebraska, where he had 72 catches for 1,089 yards. He also punted for the Cornhuskers, averaging 40.1 yards on 135 kicks. As a collegian, he played in the Liberty, Orange and Cotton bowls. He was team captain as a senior and was first-team All-Big Eight.
Professional career
Smith was drafted in the 3rd round of the draft by the Houston Oilers.
He gained more than 1,000 yards receiving in both the 1983 and 1984 seasons.
On April 24, 1987 San Diego Chargers acquired Tim Smith for a 1988 draft choice.
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Neurological symptoms of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis as the primary manifestation of an adenocarcinoma of the nasal cavity and sinus: a case report and literature review.
Carcinomas of the nose and paranasal sinuses are rare solid head and neck tumours. With an incidence of 1-1.5/100,000 per year, they account for only 3% of all malignancies in the head and neck region. Sinonasal carcinomas are often adenocarcinomas. Hardwood dust is one possible triggering agent, although the latency period may extend to decades. Central nervous system complications arising from solid tumours of the head can be explained in terms of the close anatomical relationship between the two areas. However, leptomeningeal spread is rare. To our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating cranial nerve deficits due to a leptomeningeal carcinomatosis as the primary manifestation of an adenocarcinoma of the paranasal sinus and the nasal cavity. |
WA employs more overseas doctors than any other state
Regular health checkups are a service under strain as WA faces a major doctor shortage.
ABC TV
WA employs more overseas doctors than any other state and needs 950 new doctors to plug existing gaps, a report has found.
"The key findings were rather alarming, in summary we have a shortage of medical practitioners, we're not training enough and we rely really heavily on overseas trained doctors," report author and former head of WA's country health service Felicity Jefferies told the ABC.
She retired last year and is now a health consultant.
One of her first tasks was studying the state of WA's medical workforce.
"Western Australia on average has fewer medical practitioners per head of population than any other state in Australia, we also have more overseas trained doctors than any other state, Dr Jefferies said.
WA has 38 per cent of all of its medical practitioners trained overseas compared to the rest of Australia which only had 26 per cent.
Former WA Country Health Service head Felicity Jefferies
"WA has 38 per cent of all of its medical practitioners trained overseas compared to the rest of Australia which only had 26 per cent.
"We train 70 fewer medical graduates per year than the rest of Australian states."
Curtin University commissioned Dr Jefferies to conduct the report as it tries to determine if there is a need to train more medical students.
"It shows where Western Australia sits compared to the rest of Australia and I think it's important as a community we understand that."
It is a problem Sean Stevens is all too aware of.
"When I joined the practice 11 years ago, it was a big, big problem, we then became a teaching practice and that has helped ease things a bit," Dr Stevens said.
In 2004, Dr Stevens became a part owner in Mead Medical, which has two clinics in Perth's East.
He supervises doctors who are training to become GP's.
"Because we have registrars, who are doctors in training, who have been working with us, we've been lucky enough to attract those doctors to stay in the practice when they finish their training," so that has eased things significantly, Dr Stevens said.
Those graduates had to secure a position in a highly competitive government funded GP training program.
Dr Stevens says the limited number of positions is hampering the state's efforts to produce more local doctors.
"Medical graduates from medical schools is not the problem, it's actually a bottleneck in post graduate training so the issue is really getting enough doctors to go through the GP practice training program," he said.
"It's really those positions which are limited that's hampering the efforts to address the number of GPs and particularly the maldistribution of GPs."
Trebling of cohort numbers not enough
Since 2004, Western Australia has trebled the number of medical students it graduates each year to about 320.
While experts agree it has helped WA cope with a growing demand for doctor services, some say it has not been enough.
The former Director General of Health Kim Snowball says the state is still behind because it started on a low base.
"Everybody actually thought tripling the number of medical students was going to be the solution and it certainly has been a solution for a period of time, but this report shows much more needs to be done.
Kim Snowball was in the top job until March, spending almost three years at the helm.
We're reactive, so the situation we're in now, it needs a much more comprehensive plan to bring us on par with other Australian states.
Former Director General of Health Kim Snowball
He now works alongside Dr Jefferies in the consulting game.
"We've kind of looked at medical training education in segments, in parts, so we graduate students ... suddenly we don't have enough intern places," Mr Snowball said.
"We're reactive, so the situation we're in now, it needs a much more comprehensive plan to bring us on par with other Australian states."
And the Health Minister Kim Hames is not taking all the blame.
"I've been lobbying the Commonwealth for a long period of time about how they can assist us in getting more doctors," he said.
"But largely we've been chasing international doctors because we don't have enough of our own that are graduated and ready to work both as specialists in our hospitals or in the rest of the country," Dr Hames said.
Dr Jefferies says attracting enough students to commit to eleven years of study is not the problem.
"We have more people applying to do medicine that we have jobs or positions available," she said.
"Almost four or five times the number of people apply for the position."
A spokesman for the Australian Medical Association WA said the organisation was extremely concerned research that had been commissioned and paid for by Curtin University would be used to argue there was a need for more medical graduates or another medical school.
"This would not solve issues related to the distribution of General Practitioners in metropolitan or rural WA," he said.
"The WA health system is already struggling to find training places for existing medical graduates, ... and the State Government is already struggling to provide additional training places."
Complex funding bureaucracy creates problems
All parties agree there is no easy solution.
The education and training of medical students is shouldered by multiple tiers of government, universities, training centres and hospitals.
The Commonwealth provides subsidised university placements for students along with some post-graduate training while the state provides internships and resident places.
My belief is that it is a whole package, we actually have to look at the medical workforce plan and the education and training plan, we have to do it together.
Former WA Country Health Service head Felicity Jefferies
Dr Jefferies says a lack of co-ordination between all parties has caused the problem.
"My belief is that it is a whole package, we actually have to look at the medical workforce plan and the education and training plan, we have to do it together," she said.
Curtin University is planning on building a new medical school in Midland.
But while the State Government is hoping Curtin's plan will at least be part of the solution, it has already offered the university a parcel of land at a peppercorn rent, along with 22-million-dollars for construction.
But views are varied on whether that is the answer.
"A number of stakeholders said more medical students is part of the answer and Curtin may be part of that," Dr Jefferies said.
"Other stakeholders said it's much more about general practice and we need a lot more practice training places, others said it was the whole training pathways from the interns to the junior doctors."
Dr Stevens believes a third medical school is not the answer.
"There's no need for another medical school in Western Australia," she said.
"There are already many people who are graduating from Notre Dame and UWA who are unable to get internships and resident positions or positions on the GP training program." |
The need for SMS firewalls has spawned numerous providers, giving mobile operators a range of vendors and value propositions to choose from, but at the same time also complicating the selection process.
The usual approach employed by mobile operators includes the comparison of firewall functionalities, assessment of financial terms offered by each vendor and estimating the size of A2P SMS bypass problem. While all of this presents a logical first step, we would like to advocate a slightly different approach.
Current SMS firewall trends
One of the prevailing current trends is that firewalls and A2P monetization solutions come at no CAPEX for the mobile operator, making a typical vendor evaluation process moot, as there’s no value to compare. Some operators will simply take this element out of the equation and continue with the evaluation process, comparing technical functionalities and examining the financial terms of the solution. But all things being equal, what is the differentiator that tips the scales in favour of one or the other vendor?
Protecting the network from A2P SMS bypass is only one facet of the entire ecosystem. The right partner to mobile operators can not only help monetise capacities, but also create value in the process. The capability to create traffic depends on the provider’s technical and operational capacity to address and create the need for A2P SMS services across entire opportunity landscape.
A new angle
For Infobip, the capability to address A2P SMS potentials only starts with SMS firewall deployment and additional value is added by addressing opportunities on all levels, not just the basic ones. These include the SMS firewall positioning, services monitored, blocking capabilities, monetization focus and timelines, as well as ecosystem management.
Through this holistic approach, Infobip brings value not only by providing a cutting edge technical solution for the A2P SMS bypass problem, but also by implementing a long term A2P SMS growth strategy across multiple verticals. Our global presence and client base are continuously growing, building the ecosystem and generating opportunities for mobile operators that alternative vendors cannot. With a strong consultant staff and technology that can support operators’ strategies in any segment, we optimize the existing ecosystem to maximize A2P SMS yields. |
South Korea’s land prices contracted for the second month in a row last month amid a sharp drop in transactions, a government report has revealed.
According to the report by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs, the average price of land across the country declined 0.04 per cent in September from the previous month. It also said the number of transactions nosedived 35.8 per cent on-year.
The fall in the value of land follows the 0.01 per cent dip in prices reported for August, which was the first time that numbers contracted since the 0.09 per cent drop tallied in March 2009. In July, land prices remained unchanged from the month before.
It said land prices for Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province, which together account for half of the country’s 49 million population, all fell last month, contributing to weaker overall numbers, while those for other regions posted modest gains. |
c. 1300, "defend, guard; protect; put up a fight; excuse or justify; forbid, bar," shortening of defend. From mid-14c. as "make a defense" and (usually with off (adv.)) "ward off, beat off, keep at a distance." Developed a meaning "make provision, give care" in Scottish English (16c.); hence to fend for oneself (1620s) "see to one's own defense." Related: Fended; fending. |
Elevated lipoprotein(a) and increased incidence of restenosis after femoropopliteal PTA. Rationale for the higher risk of recurrence in females?
It has been shown that the incidence of recurrent stenosis following successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is correlated with serum Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels. The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of Lp(a) on restenosis after primary successful femoropopliteal PTA. One hundred and thirty nine consecutive patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and successful femoropopliteal PTA were studied. Follow-up included clinical examination and non-invasive laboratory testing (pulse volume recordings, ankle-brachial arterial pressure measurement) in every patient before and after 1, 3, 6 and 12 months following intervention. Duplex sonography was performed 1 year after PTA. Suspicion of restenosis (> or = 50% diameter reduction) was verified by angiography. Lp(a) was determined using ELISA technique (mg/dl). Twelve months after successful PTA no restenosis was found in 82 patients (59%: group A). The one-year recurrence rate of 41% (group B) was due to significant restenosis in 35 patients (25%) and reocclusion in 22 patients (16%). The corresponding mean values +/- S.E.M. for Lp(a) were as follows: group A, 28 +/- 5.3; group B 59 +/- 11 (P < 0.01). Women showed a higher frequency of recurrences (55%) versus men (30%, P < 0.01) also corresponding with a high Lp(a) level (51.8 +/- 8 versus 32.7 +/- 5; P < 0.05). Furthermore Lp(a) aggravated the well known increased risk for recurrence in multiple stenoses or occlusions of > or = 5 cm in length. There were no significant differences between groups A and B with respect to age, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, obesity and cigarette smoking. The results support the view that Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for recurrence after PTA in the femoropopliteal area. It might also be a causal basis for the higher incidence of recurrences in female PAOD patients. |
U-Boot loader for BeagleBone and BeagleBone Black.
This version is patched so that:
* ELF and API features are enabled
* U-Boot binary is called BB-UBOOT.IMG
* It loads env from BB-UENV.TXT (an empty file suffices)
* It loads BBONE.DTB if running on an older (white) BeagleBone,
or BBONEBLK.DTB if running on a BeagleBone Black
* By default, it loads ELF ubldr from file BBUBLDR to address 0x88000000
Note: prefixing the boot files with 'BB' allows building
images with boot bits for more than one board.
For information about running FreeBSD on BeagleBone or BeagleBone Black, see
https://wiki.freebsd.org/FreeBSD/arm/BeagleBone
For general information about U-Boot, see
WWW: http://www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot
Remove unstaged devel/arm-eabi-gcc and cascade remove four others
Without devel/arm-eabi-gcc, unstaged cross-gcc has no purpose, nor
does either of the -binutils ports. The sysutils/u-boot-beaglebone-eabi
was staged, but is a casualty of the arm-eabi-gcc removal. |
Benzodiazepine-refractory status epilepticus (Established Status Epilepticus, ESE) is a relatively common emergency condition with several widely used treatments. There are no controlled, randomized, blinded clinical trials to compare the efficacy and tolerability of currently available treatments of ESE. This Statistical and Data Management Center (SDMC) application is linked with the proposal entitled Established Status Epilepticus Treatment Trial (ESETT) from the University of Virginia (Jaideep Kapur, contact PI). These applications jointly describe the ESE treatment trial (ESETT), which is designed to determine the most effective and/or the least effective treatment of ESE among patients older than two years by comparing three arms: fosphenytoin (FOS), levetiracetam (LEV), and valproic acid (VPA). This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, Bayesian adaptive, Phase III comparative effectiveness trial. Up to 795 patients will be randomized initially 1:1:1 and response-adaptive randomization will occur after 300 patients have been recruited. Randomization will be stratified by three age groups, 2- 18, 19-65, and 66 years and older. The primary outcome measure is cessation of clinical seizure activity and improving mental status, without serious adverse effects or further intervention at 60 min after administration of study drug. Each subject will be followed until discharge or 30 days from enrollment. This trial will include interim analyses for early success and futility. This trial will be considered a success if the probability that a treatment is the most effective is greater than 0.975 or the probability that a treatment is the least effective is greater than 0.975 for any treatment. This will be the first phase III clinical trial of ESE in children and adults. |
Figure 6: Nondimensional amplitude for the first mode with different driving frequencies. Shown are the chosen stiffness-driven limit 20% below the natural frequency and the mass-driven limit 20% above. |
Jacobi Symbol
NOTE: if its past 8:30 AM Eastern Time, dont worry about it. thanks for the consideration
The Question:
Exercise 13.1. Develop a “binary” Jacobi symbol algorithm, that is, one
that uses only addition, subtractions, and “shift” operations, analogous to
the binary gcd algorithm in Exercise 4.1.
heres the algorithm that i came about with so far:
Note: it is right, except for the fact that there cant be mod, division, multiplication, etc. |
Q:
PHP PDO mysql_data_seek
I'm converting some code to access a database to PDO. I've come across the following:
mysql_data_seek($result, 0);
$row0 = mysql_fetch_assoc($result);
And from my readings on Google etc, I understand this should be:
$row0 = $result->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC, PDO::FETCH_ORI_ABS, 0);
however this isn't working. Any ideas what i'm doing wrong?
A:
From manual;
Fetches a row from a result set associated with a PDOStatement object. The fetch_style parameter determines how PDO returns the row.
You need a stmt that was created by PDO::prepare method.
Let's see this;
// assuming $pdo was created before as well
$sth = $pdo->prepare("SELECT name, colour FROM fruit");
// exec here
$sth->execute();
// get a row here
$row = $sth->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC);
// here probably you'll get a print out like
// Array([name] => Banana, [color] => Yellow)
print_r($row);
See more details here: PHP PDOStatement::fetch
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Q:
Convert hex to binary
I have ABC123EFFF.
I want to have 001010101111000001001000111110111111111111 (i.e. binary repr. with, say, 42 digits and leading zeroes).
How?
A:
For solving the left-side trailing zero problem:
my_hexdata = "1a"
scale = 16 ## equals to hexadecimal
num_of_bits = 8
bin(int(my_hexdata, scale))[2:].zfill(num_of_bits)
It will give 00011010 instead of the trimmed version.
A:
import binascii
binary_string = binascii.unhexlify(hex_string)
Read
binascii.unhexlify
Return the binary data represented by the hexadecimal string specified as the parameter.
A:
bin(int("abc123efff", 16))[2:]
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// Copyright (c) 2015-present Mattermost, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
// See LICENSE.txt for license information.
import {connect} from 'react-redux';
import {bindActionCreators} from 'redux';
import {createSelector} from 'reselect';
import {getTeams as fetchTeams, searchTeams} from 'mattermost-redux/actions/teams';
import {getTeams} from 'mattermost-redux/selectors/entities/teams';
import TeamList from './team_list.jsx';
const getSortedListOfTeams = createSelector(
getTeams,
(teams) => Object.values(teams).sort((a, b) => a.display_name.localeCompare(b.display_name)),
);
function mapStateToProps(state) {
return {
data: getSortedListOfTeams(state),
total: state.entities.teams.totalCount || 0,
};
}
function mapDispatchToProps(dispatch) {
return {
actions: bindActionCreators({
getData: (page, pageSize) => fetchTeams(page, pageSize, true),
searchTeams,
}, dispatch),
};
}
export default connect(mapStateToProps, mapDispatchToProps)(TeamList);
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Archive for January 2016
WASHINGTON – The Hillary Clinton Investigative Justice Project has reached its first threshold, having raised sufficient funds to continue its investigative series into the presidential candidate for illegal activities and to prepare a series of hard-hitting reports for WND that will lead to criminal charges being filed against her at the state level, if the Justice Department fails to indict her.
I mean, there are a lot of people out there who are saying there is so much here that it is almost impossible not to indict her. If something now doesn’t happen, these people are gonna have all kinds of things to explain to people. “What do you mean? You said this was a slam dunk! You said there’s so much evidence.” “There was. There was. I don’t understand it.” Of course, everybody will understand it. Obama just decides to tell what’s-her-face over there not to pull the trigger, Loretta Lynch — and then you’ve got Biden.
It’s gotten so that if President Obama were bath oil, Hillary would bathe in him.
She’d cut a TV spot for the South Carolina Democratic primary, her face framed by soothing suds, announcing the Obama bath oil beads make her feel like a natural woman president.
“Because I’m a woman who’ll be president, and because Obama bath oil beads are so refreshing after a long day defending Barack,” Hillary might tell voters from her gleaming Obamatub.
“And did I mention that I’m a woman?”
Hillary just loves, loves, loves Obama now, doesn’t she?
She made that Obamaliciously clear in the last Democratic debate, with Bernie Sanders about to overtake her in Iowa and New Hampshire. And she used the debate to plead with black voters to save her from the Bern in South Carolina’s primary.
A favorite tactic employed by leftists is to describe the Nazis as “right wing,” with Adolf Hitler, their leader, as the grand leader of this “right wing” movement. Rewriting history is pretty common for leftists, as their history is littered with injustice (the KKK was founded by Democrats, did you know?). Injustices they claim to fight against today. Awkward.
Ordinary Swedes drive a van into an affluent neighborhood and blast the loud and offensive Muslim Call to Prayer at 6:00 AM, forcing the rich to be confronted with one of the horrors of mass Muslim migration that hard-working Swedish citizens have to endure
Coulter’s decision to speak out distinguishes her from the vast majority of conservative thinkers, who fear being iced-out of the so-called “conservative” corporate media.
“You won’t read about Fox News’s open-borders philosophy in National Review. You won’t hear about it on almost any ‘conservative’ webpages, magazines, radio shows, Twitter feeds or blogs,” Coulter writes.
We’re under no obligation to accept any class of immigrants — or any immigrants at all. Where is it written that the U.S. must be the flophouse, soup kitchen, and doormat for the world? If immigration doesn’t benefit the host country, guess what? |
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I’ve come to love Reddit. What started as a better Digg (and is yet another happy outcome of the remarkable Y Combinator) has turned into a way of sharing and interrogating news. Reddit as it stands is not the future of news. It is, however, a hope for news.
As at other sites, at Reddit readers post items they find interesting. Some come from the media, but many are home-made ideas, photos, drawings, videos, etc. You can vote them up or down, resulting in a list ordered by collective interests. Each is followed by threaded conversations, and those comments are also voted up or down.
It’s not clear why Reddit works so well, but it does. The comments in particular are often fiercely insightful or funny, turning into collective, laugh-out-loud riffs. Perhaps it helps that the ethos — the norm — is that comments are short. Half-tweets. You can go on for paragraphs if you want, but you’re unlikely to be up-voted if you do. The brevity of the individual comments can give them a pithiness that paragraphs would blunt, and the rapid threading of responses can quickly puncture inflated ideas or add unexpected perspectives.
But more relevant to the future of news are the rhetorical structures that Reddit has given names to. They’re no more new than Frequently Asked Questions are, but so what? FAQs have become a major new rhetorical form, of unquestioned value, because they got a name. Likewise TIL, IAMA, and AMA are hardly startling in their novelty, but they are pretty amazing in practice.
TIL = Today I Learned. People post an answer to a question you didn’t know you had, or a fact that counters your intuition. They range from the trivial (“TIL that Gilbert Gottfried has a REAL voice.”) to the opposite of the trivial (“TIL there is a US owned Hydrogen bomb that has been missing off the coast of Georga for over 50 years. “)
IAMA = I Am A. AMA = Ask Me Anything. People offer to answer questions about whatever it is that they are. Sometimes they are famous people, but more often they are people in circumstances we’re curious about: a waiter at an upscale restaurant, a woman with something like Elephant Man’s disease, a miner, or this morning’s: “IAmA guy who just saw the final Harry Potter movie without reading/watching any Harry Potter material beforehand. Being morbidly confused, I made up an entire previous plot for the movie to make sense in my had. I will answer your HP Series question based on the made up previous plot in my head AMA.” The invitation to Ask Me Anything typically unfetters the frankest of questions. It helps that Reddit discourages trolling and amidst the geeky cynicism permits honest statements of admiration and compassion.
The topics of IAMA’s are themselves instructive. Many are jokes: “IAmA person who has finished a whole tube of chapstick without losing it. AMA” But many enable us to ask questions that would falter in the face of conventional propriety: “IAmA woman married to a man with Asperger’s Syndrome AMA”. Some open up for inquiry a perspective that we take for granted or that was too outside our normal range of consideration: “IAMA: I was a German child during WWII that was in the Hitler Youth and had my city bombed by the U.S.”
Reddit also lets readers request an IAMA. For example, someone is asking if one of Michelle Bachman’s foster kids would care to engage. Might be interesting, don’t you think?
So, my hypothesis is that IAMA and AMA are an important type of citizen journalism. Call it “community journalism.”
Now, if you’ve clicked through to any of these IAMA’s, you may be disappointed at the level of “journalism” you’ve seen. For example, look at yesterday’s “IAMA police officer who was working during the London Riots. AMA.” Many of the comments are frivolous or off-topic. Most are responses to other comments, and many threads spin out into back-and-forth riffing that can be pretty damn funny. But it’s not exactly “60 Minutes.” So what? This is one way citizen journalism looks. At its best, it asks questions we all want asked, unearths questions we didn’t know we wanted asked, asks them more forthrightly than most American journalists dare, and gets better — more honest — answers than we hear from the mainstream media.
You can also see in the London police officer’s IAMA one of the main ways Reddit constitutes itself as a community: it binds itself together by common cultural references. The more obscure, the tighter the bond. For example, during the IAMA with the police officer in the London riots, someone asks if they’ve caught the guy who knocked over the trash can. This is an unlinked reference to a posting from a few days before of a spoof video of a middle class guy looking around an empty street and then casually knocking over a garbage can. The comments devolve into some silliness about arresting a sea gull for looting. The police officer threads right in:
[police officer] I do assure you we take it very seriously, however. Here, please have a Victim of Crime pack and a crime reference number. We will look into this issue as a matter of priority, and will send you a telegram in six-to-eight-weeks.
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Telegram? Are you that cop who got transported back to the 1970s? [police officer]
My friends call me Murphy. derpedatbirth
Lawl, I’m watching RoboCop right now.
This community is both Reddit’s strength as a site, and its greatest weakness as a form of citizen journalism. Reddit illustrates why there are few quotes that simultaneously delight and scare me more than “If the news is important, it will find me.” This was uttered, according to Jane Buckingham (and reported in a 2008 Brian Stelter NY Times article) by a college student in a focus group. In my view, the quote would be more accurate if it read, “If the news is interesting to my social group, it will find me.” What’s interesting to a community is not enough to make us well informed because our community’s interests tend to be parochial and self-reinforcing. This is not so much a limitation of community as a way that communities constitute themselves.
And here’s where I think Reddit offers some hope.
First, it’s important to remember that Reddit is not intending to cover the news, even though its tag line is “The front page of the Internet.” It feels no responsibility to post and upvote a story simply because it is important. Rather, Reddit is a supplement to the news. If something is sufficiently covered by the mainstream — today the stock market went up dramatically, today the Supreme Court decided something — it exactly will not be covered as news at Reddit. Reddit is for what didn’t make it into the mainstream news. So, Reddit does not answer the question: How will we get news when the main stream dries up?
But it does make manifest a phenomenon that should take some of the gloom off our outlook. Take Reddit as a type of internet tabloid. Mainstream tabloids are sensationalistic: They indulge and enflame what are properly thought of as lower urges. But Reddit feeds and stimulates a curiosity about the world. It turns out that a miner —or a person who works at Subway — has a lot to tell us. It turns out that a steely British cop has a sense of humor. It turns out that American planes dropping bombs on a German city did not fly with halos over them. True, there’s a flood of trivial curios and tidbits at Reddit. Nevertheless, from mainstream tabloids you learn that humans are a weak and corrupt species that revels in the misfortunes of others. From Reddit you learn that we are creatures with a wild curiosity, indiscriminate in its fascinations. And you learn that we are a social species that takes little seriously and enjoys the multiplicity of refractions.
But is the curiosity exhibited at Reddit enough? I find this question rocks back and forth. The Reddit community constitutes itself through a set of references that belong to a particular group and that exclude those who just don’t get nods to Robocop. Yet it is a community that reaches for what is beyond its borders. Not far enough, sure. But it’s never far enough. Reddit’s interests are generally headed in the right direction: outward. Those interests often embrace more than what the mainstream has found room for. Still, the interests of any group are always going to reflect that group’s standpoint and self-filters. Reddit’s curiosity is unsystematic, opportunistic, and indiscriminate. You will not find all the news you need there. That’s why I say Reddit offers not a solution to the impeding News Hole, but a hope. The hope is that while communities are based on shared interests and thus are at least somewhat insular, some communities can generate an outward-bound curiosity that delights in the unabashed exploration of what we have taken for granted and in the discovery of that which is outside its same-old boundaries.
But then there is the inevitability triviality of Reddit. Reddit topics, no matter how serious, engender long arcs of wisecracks and silliness. But this too tells us something, this time about the nature of curiosity. One of the mistakes we’ve made in journalism and education is to insist that curiosity is a serious business. Perhaps not. Perhaps curiosity needs a sense of humor.
Categories: culture, experts, journalism, social media, too big to know dw |
[The effect of root canal irrigation and variance of apical foramen pressure by use of casing aspiration needle system in vitro].
The authors introduced casing aspiration needle system (CANS) to irrigating root canal. The effect of root irrigation on removing canal debris and the variance of apical foramen pressure on extracted teeth were compared between the conventional irrigation and CANS irrigation. The results indicated that the effect of root canal irrigation by CANS was much better than the conventional method (P < 0.01). CANS irrigation didn't produce pressure to apical foramen during root canal irrigation. However, in the conventional method, with irrigation needle inserted deeper and deeper in root cancal the pressure of apical foramen gets higher and higher. |
This invention relates to a mud flap mounting device, and more particularly to a rotatable mud flap mounting device for use with tractor trailer trucks.
Prior mud flap mounting assemblies were susceptible to damage and breakage. Damage to the mounting assembly was frequently encountered when the mud flap assembly came into contact with the support legs of the trailer during the maneuvering of the vehicle. This contact or entanglement would especially occur when the angle between the motorized cab and trailer approached 90.degree. or more. Damage to the mud flap mounting assembly also occurs when the vehicle backs up over curbs or other uneven terrain and the mud flap itself gets caught between an obstacle and the tires of the vehicle. This entanglement of the mud flap causes force on the mounting assembly that results in damage or loss of the assembly. The fraility of prior mounting assemblies also contributed to the susceptibility to damage.
Prior mounting assemblies also did not provide a rigid support for the mud flap and, accordingly, exhibited vibration and sway. This vibration or sway eventually weakened the assembly so as to be more susceptible to damage upon contact with obstacles or the support legs of the trailer.
Some prior mounting assemblies provided removable mud flap support arms to allow detachment when a trailer is connected to the motorized cab and mud flaps are not required. Detachable parts, however, are susceptible to loss and possible dislodgement due to vibration. |
[The indication and technique in total correction of tetralogy of Fallot: experiences in 212 patients].
Two hundred and twelve consecutive patients underwent total correction of tetralogy of Fallot at Fuwai Hospital in Beijing between Sept. 1987 to Dec. 1993. They were 131 males and 81 females. Their age ranged from 1 year and 6 months to 37 years. 53 patients were more than 16 years old. Most of them had a typical symptoms and manifestations like cyanosis and clubbing fingers etc. Their HB ranged 155 to 325g/L (mean 21.2 +/- 3g/L). It was more thant 180g/L in 134 patients. SBE was complicated in one patient and reoperation was performed in 3 patients. Maldevelopment or hypoplasia of pulmonary artery and left ventricle were found in 52 patients. Only 2 patients died from nonsurgical cause postoperatively. The mortality was 0.9%. The remaining patients recovered uneventfully. The results suggested that hypoplastic pulmonary artery and left ventricle were not a absolute contraindication of total correction of tetralogy of Fallot. The high hematocrit was also not a high risk factor for death. The key was to correct the pathology completely and manage the complications properly. |
Paroeira River
The Paroeira River is a river of Paraíba state in northeastern Brazil.
See also
List of rivers of Paraíba
References
Brazilian Ministry of Transport
Category:Rivers of Paraíba |
Nexon Creating LEGO RPG Mobile Game
Nexon, who makes some very popular role-playing MMO games like MapleStory and Dragon Nest, will be collaborating with LEGO and TT Games to create a new LEGO RPG mobile game for Android and iOS devices. This new RPG will be based on various LEGO themes including Ninjago. Nexon president and CEO stated:
“LEGO is among the most wildly successful and iconic brands of our time, and we are thrilled to be teaming up with TT Games to bring Lego-based online games to mobile gamers. Players can look forward to the fun and unique game experiences that Nexon is known for, along with the Lego characters they have come to love. This agreement is the most recent example of Nexon’s ongoing quest for creative, new ideas for great games, both through our own development and by partnering with other creators of world-class IP.”
Nexon has somewhat been involved with LEGO since 2013 when founder Jung-Ju “Jay” Kim purchased BrickLink and his team has been making changes to the site since to make it more updated. The new LEGO RPG is expected to be released in 2016 and will initially be available in Asia which is the norm if you’ve play any Nexon games before. I’ve personally played both MapleStory and Dragon Nest and I can say that they are very addicting games so hopefully this new LEGO game will follow in their footsteps. |
Award winners: The SMH Good Food Guide 2014
6 SepAll the winners from this year's Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards including best restaurant, best new restaurant and chef of the year. Selected images available from www.fairfaxsyndication.com Follow us at twitter.com/photosSMH |
Q:
Let the limits of the sequences $a_n$ and $b_n$ respectively be $k$ and $k^3.$
I came across the following problem which is as follows:
Let the limits of the sequences $a_n$ and $b_n$ respectively be $k$ and $k^3.$ If the sequence $a_1,b_1,a_2,b_2,...........$ has a limit,then the value of this limit is which of the following:
$1.0$ or $1$ or $-1$
$2.0$ or $1$
$3.k+k^3$
$4.k^4.$
Can someone point me in the right direction?Thanks in advance for your time.
A:
Look if the sequence given by $a_1,b_1,a_2,b_2,...........$ has a limit it implies that all of its converging subsequence must have the same limit.
This implies $a_1,a_2,a_3,...........$ will have the same limit (as this sequence is convergent) as the above sequence and also
$b_1,b_2,b_3,...........$ must also have the same limit (as this sequence is also convergent) as this sequence.
This forces the sequence $a_1,a_2,a_3,...........$ and $b_1,b_2,b_3,...........$ to have the same limit
Implying $k^3=k$
Solving this we get the possible values as $0,1,-1$
This implies that the sequences $a_1,a_2,a_3,...........$ and $b_1,b_2,b_3,...........$ converges to either $0$ or $1$ or $-1$. So the original sequence must also converge to either of the above values(If it converges at all).
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Welcome to King of the Court, our daily celebration of the best players in basketball from the night that was. We’ll be keeping track of the best player of every night of the NBA season, and tallying the results as we go along.
King of the Court: Chris Paul
Since the arrival of Chris Paul, Clippers games have been a worthwhile live sports experience, and I’d argue a truly underrated one. There is really something for every fan at every vantage point. There is a thrill to watching the games up close, where Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are essentially human Gundam soaring through the air. But even from the nosebleeds, Clippers games convey beauty: Only from that bird’s-eye perspective does CP3’s manipulation of the offense and defense truly snap into view. It’s like watching a chess simulation with spontaneous explosions, except way more exciting than that. What I’m trying to say is, it’s been a fun ride for Clippers fans, who are now a part of the core that has produced the longest streak of winning seasons in franchise history. This season, though, has been something altogether different.
Naysayers will point to the Clippers’ playoff record over the years as a way of invalidating the team’s 10–1 record (c’mon, embrace the moment!), but this really has been a brilliant start for a team that has consistently stumbled out of the gate in the past few seasons. Monday night, against a Nets team running on depleted fossil fuel, they raced out to a 39–14 lead in the first quarter and never relinquished their vise grip. Chris Paul, in 25 minutes played, had 21 points, nine assists, five steals, and four rebounds. He played almost exactly as long as Austin Rivers did coming off the bench, and the Clippers still won, 127–95. That is a huge development. Not only are the Clippers winning like the Warriors did last season (the Clippers’ point differential in their first 11 games is greater than that of last year’s Warriors over the same span), but they’re also playing Paul for less than 30 minutes per game so far, closer to the minutes average that the Spurs gave to Tony Parker last season (27.5) than the 34.4-minute average in Paul’s previous five years as a Clipper. CP3’s stats haven’t declined along with his minutes, either. They’ve actually spiked.
Related Why the Clippers Are Contenders
If there is any immediate lesson to be learned from these 10–1 Clippers, maybe it’s that braving the shifting tides in the NBA landscape doesn’t necessarily have to involve selling the farm. Sometimes staying put is good enough, especially when your core of Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, and J.J. Redick has been one of the very best in the league over the past four seasons. The Warriors rode discipline and continuity to a record-breaking 24-game winning streak to start the season last year; with so many teams still figuring out their identities, the Clippers have capitalized by doing the same, demolishing teams with their offensive telepathy and a newfound focus on team defense. Is this a coronation? No, not even close. But the Clippers have looked very, very good, and they deserve recognition for it. Nothing about what they’ve done in the first 11 games is unsustainable; if anything, with the minutes they’re shorn off their starters’ averages, this could keep up for much longer than any of us could have expected.
Runner-up: Kristaps Porzingis
One of the best things about Kristaps at this stage in his career is that, at only 21 years old and with a tool belt that seems to be expanding by the game, fans can still project whatever they want out of his play, as if he were still a draft prospect. Against a Mavs team that is all out of sorts, Porzingis dropped 24 points, on 8-for-16 shooting, and grabbed 11 rebounds in the Knicks’ 93–77 win Monday. Kristaps flashed the one-legged fadeaway à la Dirk; he used the glass on his bank shots like Tim; his dribble pull-up from the free throw line extended had shades of Vince (!). Porzingis remains in that dream stage of being whatever you see behind those rose-tinted glasses.
He might not have the most promising future of all his fellow multidimensional giants (which says more about the organization responsible for his development than it does Porzingis himself), but he does seem the most keen on developing style in his game, which counts for a lot in New York. He’s an exciting player who wants to be exciting! It’s nice to see Porzingis worrying about only what he can control. He’s too young to commandeer the team, and there’s no way he could eclipse all of the institutional bureaucracy within the franchise. Better to keep increasing that field goal percentage and adding more pop to his crossovers. This is the perfect time to be watching Kristaps. You just hope the Knicks can get out of their own way in time for their young, messianic beanpole to one day take the reins. |
Straws are adopted for sucking in most of packaging cups for containing thick fruit juice, milk, fermented milk, yoghourt and the like. If a beverage is relatively thick, part of the beverage may be left on the inner wall of the cup and not suitable to drink up so as to cause unnecessary waste. Meanwhile, the residual beverage in the cup is easy to breed microorganisms so as to cause spoilage and influence environment sanitation. Moreover, the beverage packaging cup, due to material composition, is unclear in garbage classification, relatively high in processing cost of collection and recycling and insufficient in environmental protection. Therefore, it is valuable in market and significant in social to provide a packaging cup for thick liquid food, which allows drinking up easily and separating different materials easily. |
If it were you, could you get away with an 'oops!' and a cheque?
I've just watched again Hazel Blears' cheque-waving contrition clip, which beats all the other on-camera apologies so far. If her opponent's got any sense at the next election, he or she will pay to have that beamed into every home in Salford. Because I reckon one of the unexplored consequences of this business will not just be the reaction to the abuse, but the reaction to the apologies.
Do you know any other walk of life where actions which that might deserve the scrutiny of the authorities could be explained away with an "oops!" and a cheque? How many people out there, many of them on benefit, will react badly not just to the offence, but even more to the sight of their MP producing vast sums from out of thin air? However painful it may be to Mr Hope's family finances (and I'm sure it is), there are millions of people who, even if their bank manager was drunk, could not raise that kind of cash overnight, or even the £13,000-odd offered by Ms Blears. Yet another reason why Labour will get a disproportionate share of the caning. And there's more to come. |
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<li><a href="#"><i class="fa fa-dashboard"></i> Home</a></li>
<li><a href="#">Luat管理</a></li>
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过滤固件描述 : <input type="text" v-model="query.content" @change="dataReload">
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<script src="${base}/adminlte/js/luat/webuploader.min.js?v=1"></script>
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Q:
Condition fails while check for thread IsAlive or null in C#
I am developing one small excel application, in that i am using 3 threads reading some function. Its not necessary that all threads are invoked to read particular function, based on checkbox selection , particular thread will run.
Threads i defined under global part as listed below.
Thread Run_thread = null, Run_thread1 = null, Run_thread2 = null;
/* calling of threads based on checkbox selection*/
if ((checkBox1.Checked == true) && (textBox2.Text != ""))
{
Run_thread = new Thread(() => READ_MAPPING_FILE_PATHS(textBox2.Text, 5, 15));
Run_thread.Start();
check++;
}
if ((checkBox2.Checked == true) && (textBox5.Text != ""))
{
Run_thread1 = new Thread(() => READ_MAPPING_FILE_PATHS(textBox5.Text, 7, 9));
Run_thread1.Start();
check++;
}
if ((checkBox3.Checked == true) && (textBox6.Text != ""))
{
Run_thread2 = new Thread(() => READ_MAPPING_FILE_PATHS(textBox6.Text, 5, 15));
Run_thread2.Start();
check++;
}
now if user selects checkbox 1 and checkbox2 then Run_thread1 and Run_thread will be in IsAlive state and Run_thread2 will have null;
now checking thread is alive or not
if (!(Run_thread.IsAlive || Run_thread1.IsAlive || Run_thread2.IsAlive))
{
//do something
}
else
{
//message thread are in running mode.
}
in above check error is coming when Run_thread2 is checked for status
"Object reference not set to an instance of an object."
can some one help me in fixing this issue. I am new to thread.
A:
Obviously some fields will be null if you do not create instances, which you do based on the corresponding checkboxes.
Try this:
if (!(Run_thread != null && Run_Thread.IsAlive ||
Run_thread1 != null && Run_thread1.IsAlive ||
Run_thread2 != null && Run_thread2.IsAlive))
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One of the fun things about Doug Ramsey is imagining someone whose baseline background and standard reactions were entirely weirdness-free having to deal with the assorted nutjob crap that comes with being an X-Mutant and not being quite sure how to handle it.
Characters – Doug Ramsey/The father figure you do NOT want to piss off
As a New Mutant, Doug had met all of the X-Men. Sure, he’d met one or two of themwhilst hanging out with Kitty in his days BM (Before Mutation) there had been a sort of formal introduction using codenames when he and Warlock had been inducted into the team, and he’d been impressed by them.
Rogue spoke cheerily enough (though his newly conscious attention to body language screamed discomfort around strangers, it was odd to see someone who was invulnerable flinch, even minutely)
Storm inspired a sort of awe that he knew the other New Mutants shared.
Nightcrawler had been somewhat disconcerting, what with the blue skin and the yellow eyes… and the fangs… and the pointy tail… and the faint scent of sulphur. However, it was safe to say the sum was a whole lot LESS scary than the sum of the parts, especially when he found out Doug already spoke flawless German… Of course, that mean Doug was already somewhat sick of Kurt popping up next to him with yet ANOTHER German knock-knock joke that no one else would get.
Colossus had been huge and imposing enough when he had merely been Piotr, aka that Russian guy that Kitty had had a serious crush on, but discovering he could turn into an even taller superstrong solid steel form put a whole new slant on potential rivalries, but he had seemed to bear Doug no obvious ill-will.
Wolverine though, had been almost impossible to read, his self-control was so complete that it was actually scarier than the rest of them put together. He had greeted Doug with a firm handshake and a nod… which remained their longest conversation to date. (Roberto had commented later that he’d been impressed Doug had put his hand out to be shaken, Logan tended not to be the tactile sort. Doug admitted he wasn’t sure he’d ever do it again)
A few weeks later Doug was heading towards the computer lab for a study session, balancing an awkward pile of printouts in his arms and a pencil between his teeth. He was a little distracted, picturing a rather vicious software problem to challenge Kitty with, knowing full well she’d have come up with an even nastier hardware problem for him. As such he more or less literally walked into Wolverine turning a corner.
He managed to pull himself back just in time, but the printouts went up in the air and scattered in sitcom fashion.
He stooped to pick them up, and to his surprise, Logan assisted.
“Sorry Mr Logan!”
Logan looked down “You okay kid?”
“Sure Mr Logan”
“Just Logan will do”
“Ummm… if it’s all the same to you, I’ll stick with Mr Logan”
Logan snorted but didn’t pursue the matter. He bent down to pick up another piece of paper.
“So I hear that you and Kitty broke up.”
Well, that was brutally direct…
“Well…. not so much broken up as agreed not to take things any further and stay friends.”
“How you feel about that?”
That was even more brutally direct.. he wasn’t sure quite how to respond.
“Fine?”
“That the truth?”
“What?”
Wolverine cocked an eyebrow at him. “In my experience, when you answer a question like that with a question, you usually ain’t answered the question.”
Doug decided that lying to Wolverine would be a bad, if short, habit to get into.
“The truth? Okay, it SUCKS!”
Where had THAT come from? Still, no point stopping now.
“I wish she had wanted to take things further, I know I did. I put my heart out there and she said no. She was nice about it and all, I guess, but it’s not what anyone who says what I said wants to hear.”
Doug was a little surprised that he’d said all that, but then again, no one else had asked.
“And?”
“And we were good friends before, and we’re good friends now and that makes both of us happy enough. Do I wish we were something more? Sure… but she doesn’t. And if it wouldn’t have made her happy, why would I want to go down that path? And I’m a lucky guy to have Kitty as a friend.”
Logan said nothing for several seconds.
“Good answer“ he said, and walked away.
Leaning against the corridor wall and letting out a long breath to release tension he didn’t even know he’d been feeling, Doug replayed the conversation in his head. He knew Logan was more than slightly protective of Kitty, and wondered what would have happened if he had answered any other way. He had obviously passed a test and had received something akin to a compliment from Wolverine.
It was only MUCH later he wondered about the odds of someone with Wolverine’s assorted super sensitive senses “accidentally” walking into someone like that. He got the feeling it would be a good thing if he pretended that that notion had never occurred to him. |
Q:
Set text colour of android.widget.SearchView
I am adding a android.widget.SearchView to a view in code but I cannot find how to set the text colour for this.
SearchView = new SearchView(getContext());
I see that there are methods to set the text alignment and direction.
I also see that I can set the background colour and tint but nothing for the foreground.
A:
Try This
int id = searchView.getContext().getResources().getIdentifier("android:id/search_src_text", null,
null);
TextView textView = (TextView) searchView.findViewById(id);
textView.setTextColor(Color.WHITE);
Is it possible to change the textcolor on an Android SearchView?
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1. Armoured vehicle
This is a short Morning File today because I was busy at court most of the day yesterday (see below) and because I’m kind of riled up about the city’s purchase of an armoured vehicle for the police.
I wrote a little Twitter rant about the latter while I was eating dinner yesterday, so I’ll just repeat that here:
I am very angry about this armoured vehicle. Everything about it is wrong. Every last damn thing. Let’s count the ways this is evil, eh?
1. It’s disaster porn. It teaches not just cops, but we the public, to fear each other.
2. It says that the best response to potential problems is a militarized response. Not de-escalation, not addressing troubled people before they break and commit violence. All our resources must go into brute force response.
3. With limited resources, we must spend on cops first. We could spend the same money on other things that would make a material difference in people’s lives, and yes, save lives — a living wage ordinance, removing ice from the sidewalks, etc.
4. Whatever the cops want, the cops get. Civilian oversight is a stupid joke on citizens. It doesn’t matter what you think, silly citizen.
5. Way down on the list (#5 on my list) is that the thing is useless in terms of responding to real crises. An armoured vehicle isn’t going to stop a school or library shooting (Steve Craig’s examples). I’m sure someone can dream up some disaster scenario for it, but come on.
6. It’s a tool of intimidation. That’s just a fact. We know that the police reflect and amplify the racism of our society, so we can be certain that the armoured vehicle will be used to intimidate Black people.
7. It pulls the rug out from under “community policing” [place all caveats here].
8. And very last on my list (I could go on, but I’ve got shit to do), it’s a waste of money.
2. Heritage destruction
Tomorrow, one of city council’s subcommittees — the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee — will be discussing a “Strategy for the Protection of Potential Heritage Resources in Downtown Halifax.”
The staff report on this is downright depressing. In 2009, a map was created showing heritage and potential heritage sites downtown. Specifically, the map “shows 15 landmark sites, 163 registered heritage buildings, 3 registered heritage sites, and 141 potential heritage buildings located in the Downtown Halifax plan area.”
Here’s the map:
The map was created as part of HRM By Design, which we’re all supposed to bow down to and celebrate as the bestest thing ever, in part because it was going to protect heritage properties.
How’s that going? Well, “due to significant development activity, to date 30% of the unregistered heritage buildings in Downtown Halifax identified [by the map] have been demolished since the adoption of the Plan in 2009.”
That’s right: in just 10 years we’ve lost 30% of the potential heritage sites downtown.
Let’s celebrate by erecting a statue honouring Andy Filmore.
3. SolarTron update
Yesterday morning, I reported on the bankruptcy of SolarTron, and noted that the company had received considerable government financial assistance, including a Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) loan of $250,000 in 2011 and two Atlantic Canadian Opportunity Agency (ACOA) loans — $229,600 in 2012 and $349,645 in 2015.
Yesterday, I heard back from both NSBI and ACOA. Neither agency would tell me the status of the SolarTron loans. “Specific information related to the terms and conditions of a contribution agreement, including the status of repayments, is subject to client confidentiality and cannot be disclosed,” ACOA spokesperson Chris Brooks told me via email.
It’s public money but the public isn’t allowed to know about the status of the loans.
4. Lake Banook weeds
The status of the Lake Banook weeds is the subject of an incredibly detailed and no doubt costly report by the engineering firm Stantec.
I don’t have time to get into it this morning, but have a read.
5. Glen Assoun and media legal costs
I’ve been reporting on the wrongful conviction of Glen Assoun for five years, and that work continues.
Assoun has been fully exonerated, but there’s still a big piece of the story that needs to be told. As one of Assoun’s lawyers, Phil Campbell, told the court in March:
There are issues of accountability, arising from that phrase in the minister’s [David Lametti’s] order: “Relevant and reliable information that was not disclosed to Mr. Glenn Assoun during his criminal proceedings.” Behind that phrase lies a sad, to some degree a shocking story, in the telling of which there will eventually be an acute public interest. And there is also a public interest, given the record that now exists, the evidence that has accumulated that is before the Minister, in attempting, still, these many years later to identify who did kill Brenda Way. We believe that to be an achievable goal and one that, the pursuit of which, will serve the public interest.
As I wrote then:
Outside the courtroom, I asked Campbell who withheld the evidence that could have cleared Assoun. Campbell made clear it was not the crown prosecutors, but rather Halifax police… he said while there were faults with the original investigation, the most troubling withholding of evidence came when Assoun was before the Court of Appeal. Campbell would not further elaborate, telling me only to pursue the matter myself. I am.
Let’s be blunt about this: it appears that Halifax police not only knew that Assoun didn’t kill Brenda Way but additionally knew who actually did kill her, and even with that knowledge they allowed the conviction of Assoun to stand.
This should horrify us. An innocent man sat in prison for 16 years, and then on strict parole conditions for another four years, for a crime he did not commit, and the police knew he did not commit that crime. He was broken in body and mind, his life taken from him, because Halifax police refused to tell the truth.
Worse still, I believe Assoun’s isn’t the only such case. And it could happen again. It could happen to any of us. It could, reader, happen to you.
And so the full story of Assoun’s wrongful conviction must be told.
There is a sealing order in this case, meaning that the pertinent documents that spell out exactly what evidence Halifax police withheld from Assoun are not public.
And so the Halifax Examiner, the CBC, and the Canadian Press have teamed up together to hire media lawyer David Coles to get the sealing order lifted.
This means that Blair Rhodes of the CBC, Michael Tutton of the Canadian Press, and I trudge down to the courthouse every so often for hearings and to get documents. Yesterday, the crown submitted a batch of documents, and I spent the morning sitting around the courthouse waiting to get them instead of going to City Hall to cover the city council meeting. Somehow, Blair got the documents before me, and wrote a short piece about them. I reviewed them as well, and found there’s nothing really new in them.
The more substantive documents — including the Justice Department’s submission to the court, which details the information the police withheld from Assoun — will be the subject of a court hearing in July. If all goes well, we’ll get all the remaining sealed documents that day, and will then be able to tell the full story of Assoun’s wrongful conviction.
All of this takes time and money. David Coles, the media lawyer, is fantastic. There’s a lot of paperwork involved in this. Coles is reviewing the case law and filing the motions and and responses and will show up for the half-day hearing in July to argue our case.
Twenty years ago, either the CBC or the Canadian Press would simply hire Coles and that would be the end of it. But all media outlets are struggling. CP has decimated its Halifax newsroom and doesn’t have the budget to hire Coles alone. Even the CBC doesn’t have that kind of legal budget nowadays. I have a special interest in the Assoun case, and am spending considerable resources to report on it, but the Halifax Examiner isn’t exactly made of money, either. So the three media organizations are teaming up together the split the legal costs. It’s an interesting media collaboration, and one that goes against our typical go-it-alone approach to reporting.
As for the Halifax Examiner, our legal costs are staggering. After labour costs, it’s by far the largest line item in our budget. Besides the Assoun case, Coles also vets our investigative articles — Coles and I spent many hours together on the Risley story, for example — and he does other behind-the-scenes work that readers aren’t aware of. It all costs a hell of a lot of money. I’m not complaining; it’s a necessary cost of running an adversarial news site.
Your subscriptions make the Halifax Examiner possible. Subscriptions pay for the day-to-day operation, and that’s on solid ground. Of course more subscriptions would mean we could hire more writers and provide more coverage, but we’re doing OK as is; we’ll be here next week, and next year. All is good.
Where we could use some additional help, however, is with the legal bills. And so, we’re establishing a legal fund, a pot of money dedicated solely to covering legal expenses. If you feel like chipping in, your entire contribution will go to legal costs. None of the money will go to other projects. I won’t get a penny of it personally.
Don’t contribute if you don’t have the money, or if you’ve got something better to do with the money. No kid should go without food so we can pay Coles for another hour of work. This is just for “extra” money to help us tell the Assoun story.
You can contribute to the legal fund via this PayPal button:
Or, if you’d rather contribute via e-transfer or cheque or cash — please contact Iris.
Thanks for your help.
Note from Iris: The Donate button above takes you to the sign-in page for PayPal. If you don’t have a PayPal account, I’m happy to help you with the other options.
Government
City
Wednesday
Audit and Finance Standing Committee (Wednesday, 10am, City Hall) — nothing on the agenda jumps out at me as terribly interesting.
Community Design Advisory Committee (Wednesday, 11:30am, City Hall) — planners are still pretending that the politicians will abide by plans.
Thursday
Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee (Thursday, 10am, City Hall) — see #2 above.
Active Transportation Advisory Committee (Thursday, 4pm, City Hall) — there are no action items on the agenda.
Regional Watersheds Advisory Board (Thursday, 5pm, HEMDCC Meeting Space, Alderney Gate) — see #4 above.
Youth Advisory Committee (Thursday, 5pm, City Hall) — agenda
Province
No public meetings this week.
On campus
Dalhousie
Wednesday
Avoiding Predatory Publishers Webinar (Wednesday, 12pm, online only) — Melissa Rothfus will explain the obvious. Register here to receive webinar link.
An Introduction to Health Economics for Nursing and Health Research(Wednesday, 12pm, Room 112, Forrest Building) — PhD candidate Tim Disher will talk. Option to join remotely. Contact this person.
Thesis Defence, Psychology and Neuroscience (Wednesday, 1pm, Room 3107, Mona Campbell Building) — PhD candidate Kristen Higgins will defend “Child Outcomes in the Context of Parental Chronic Pain: Examining Social Transmission Pathways.”
Residential Tenancies – The Basics and Beyond (Wednesday, 7pm, Room 104, Weldon Law Building) — Megan Deveaux will discuss the amendments that were made last year to Nova Scotia’s Residential Tenancies Act, and answer questions from the audience about the legal rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in residential rental situations in the province.
Thursday
Thesis Defence, Psychology and Neuroscience (Thursday, 9am, Room 3107, Mona Campbell Building) — PhD candidate Stephanie Snow will defend “Finding Balance: Identifying Ways to Improve the Delivery of Surgical Care to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”
In the harbour
06:00: Oceanex Sanderling, ro-ro container, arrives at Pier 41 from St. John’s
06:30: East Coast, oil tanker, sails from Irving Oil for sea
15:30: Bishu Highway, car carrier, sails from Autoport for sea
16:30: Oceanex Sanderling moves to Autoport
18:00: Atlantic Huron, bulker, arrives at Pier 31 from Port Hawkesbury
22:00: Oceanex Sanderling sails for St. John’s
Footnotes
I’ll be on The Sheldon MacLeod Show, News 95.7, at 2pm.
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US, Philippines Begin Annual ‘Balikatan’ Military Exercise
Following the conclusion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Act (EDCA) and President Obama’s trip to Asia, the United States and Philippines armed forces began an annual military exercise incorporating 5,500 troops on Monday. The exercise is part of the annual Balikatan exercises.
According to military officials from the two countries, the Philippines is contributing 3,000 troops to the exercises while the United States is contributing 2,500. Filipino General Emmanuel Bautista notes that the Balikatan 2014 exercises focus on addressing “non-traditional threats.”
The primary aim of the exercise is to increase disaster response for the Philippines, which is subject to regular natural disasters, tropical storms and typhoons in particular, and thought not explicitly stated by either military, a second goal is to increase preparedness for defending Filipino territory.
Albert del Rosario, Foreign Secretary of the Philippines, said that the exercises would bolster the preparedness of the Philippines and the United States to deal with tensions “due to excessive and expansive maritime and territorial claims” and “aggressive patterns of behavior” — a thinly veiled reference to China’s increasingly assertive behavior in the region.
The Philippines is engaged in multiple territorial disputes with China over South China Sea territories, including the Scarborough Shoal and the Second Thomas Shoal. In addition to these threats, the General notes in the Manila Bulletin that the exercises will also target the “challenge of climate change,” which “became more evident following the destruction brought by super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ in the country in November 2013.” The United States assisted in the disaster relief effort following that typhoon.
According to the Associated Press, the Australian military “deployed 65 army soldiers and air force personnel to participate in live-fire maneuvers and charity activities.” It also sent a P3 Orion aircraft for a surveillance exercise with U.S. and Filipino forces. In addition to the United States, Australia is the only other country to have an agreement that allows it to participate in military exercises with Filipino troops in the Philippines.
The Philippines is the oldest of the United States’ five treaty-based allies in the Asia-Pacific region, and was once a U.S. overseas territory. The Mutual Defense Treaty between the two countries was signed in 1951 and the two countries have been close military partners ever since. The United States maintained a permanent military presence in the Philippines until 1992 when it was evicted by Filipino legislators; the recent EDCA will see U.S. troops share facilities with Filipino armed forces but not maintain any permanent presence in the country. MCT |
Maybe it’s not a blue-chip investment, but the Mets have become a team you can bet on for value since the All-Star break.
The Mets return to action at Citi Field on Tuesday night against the Padres on the heels of a 5-4 road trip that included a two-game sweep of the impressive Twins. With better luck in nail-biters, they could have earned even more than 1.5 units for bettors. All three losses to San Francisco were by one run. The Mets outscored the Marlins, Twins, and Giants by a 46-29 composite.
That’s a per-game average score of 5.1 to 3.2. And, it came with Home Run Derby champ Pete Alonso suffering through an anemic 4-of-34 batting slump. This after the Mets dropped 10 of their prior 13 games, and 16-of-23.
Robinson Cano is still a drag on the offense, having been demoted from the No. 3 spot in the batting order to No. 5. Cano did have one great game in Miami, but is only batting .179 otherwise since the break.
What went right? Most importantly, the previously beleaguered bullpen allowed just 10 earned runs in 36 ¹/₃ innings, for an ERA of 2.48. A problem that desperately needed fixing may have been fixed!
For the season, Mets backers have still lost an awful 17.1 units according to the standings page at Covers.com. (That translates to a loss of $1,710 based on a unit bet of $100 per game at prevailing money-line odds). Nobody else in the National League is even down double digits in units. But, the good immediate news is that San Diego is currently second-worst in the NL at -8.13 units thanks largely to a 5-12 skid its last 17 outings.
Other upcoming Mets’ opponents are also skidding. Pittsburgh was 2-7 its prior nine entering the new week. The White Sox were 3-10 their prior 13. The Mets play Pittsburgh again after the Chisox series.
So, the stage is at least set for profitable possibilities against manageable opposition. The Mets could be big money-makers if the bullpen keeps its composure as Alonso finds his prior form. Reducing the offensive responsibilities of Cano can only help.
Also helping:
Oddsmakers are no longer pricing the Mets like a potential wild-card threat. Money lines are tied to team talent rather than overly optimistic early-season hype.
Square support evaporated weeks ago. That also prevents lines from inflating.
The franchise itself has publicly acknowledged its weaknesses, which helped dissipate the “this is a disaster!” cloud of doom that had been hanging over the team. Particularly in the second half of a long baseball season, teams truly focused on improving will get results versus disinterested opponents that have thrown in the towel.
Bettors should watch this stretch versus the Padres-Pirates-White Sox-Pirates very closely. Maybe the bullpen re-implodes. Maybe Alonso’s Home Run Derby hangover continues for another few weeks. There are no sure things in sports betting. But, for now, VSiN is happy to report that key indicators are smiling on the Mets. |
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European allies pledged more troops to support Afghanistan’s hard-pressed military on Thursday but left details on numbers vague until the United States clarifies its new strategy to break a stalemate with the Taliban.
Despite public fatigue, Europe’s latest offer for reinforcements underscores the West’s determination to defeat Taliban fighters who harbored al Qaeda militants behind the September 2001 attacks on New York and Washington.
It also reflects a growing realization that the United States and its allies were too hasty in pulling down their large troop presence in 2011, which allowed militants to regain ground and weaken efforts to build Afghanistan’s democracy.
“Looking back on it, it’s pretty much a consensus that we may have ...reduced the numbers a little too rapidly,” U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis told a news conference following a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
Since drastically drawing down from a peak of more than 130,000 NATO troops in 2011, allies have scrapped an earlier plan to pull out of the country despite the high costs of the United States’ longest-running war.
In a closed-door meeting, Mattis pressed NATO allies and non-member partners to provide more personnel to help train the Afghan armed forces. That would add to the 13,450 U.S. and multinational troops involved in training in the country.
NATO commanders are working on the basis of around 1,200 additional troops for next year, diplomats said, but Mattis declined to go into numbers. He said so far he filled 70 percent of the gaps identified by NATO and voiced confidence following his talks in Brussels that “we’ll be filling the rest.”
U.S. Defence Minister James N. Mattis is seen during a press conference before the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Marshall Plan at the George C. Marshall Center in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany June 28, 2017. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle
“We still have a few gaps and nations are stepping up,” Mattis said.
The United States is considering sending up to 5,000 more troops beyond what NATO allies offer, officials say.
“NO TIMELINE”
Britain, Norway and Lithuania were among countries to publicly commit to more personnel. British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said London would add just under 100 troops, taking its contribution to 585. Spain said it had not made a decision but was ready to help where it could.
“We are in it for the long haul, it’s a democracy that has asked for our help and it is important that Europe responds,” Fallon said, noting the widening Taliban insurgency across the country and frequent suicide attacks that have hit Kabul.
Some governments declined to offer more, including Canada, which withdrew the last of its troops in 2014.
Progress hung on a new U.S. strategy still being devised and which Mattis is expected to present in mid-July to Donald Trump, after the U.S. president sharply criticized U.S. policy in Afghanistan during his election campaign.
After almost 40 years of conflict in Afghanistan, NATO’s will be the latest effort to break what its Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg called a stalemate, stressing the need for a peace deal involving regional powers.
Several attempts in recent years to broker a settlement between the Western-backed government in Kabul and the Taliban, have all failed. Without the militants at the table, experts say it is hard to envisage a meaningful solution.
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats has also warned the outlook for the country is bleak even with more NATO and U.S. troops.
Mattis did not comment on that intelligence assessment but signaled his long-term support for Afghanistan, declining to say when it might end.
“I don’t put timelines on wars,” he said, adding the West had learned the consequences of allowing its enemies to plot against it from ungoverned spaces. |
Q:
WebAPI and angular JS Excel file download - file corrupted
I'm generating an Excel file in my WebAPI. I "store" it in a memorystream and then put in the the response as follow :
var result = new HttpResponseMessage(HttpStatusCode.OK) { Content = new StreamContent(ms) };
result.Content.Headers.ContentType = new MediaTypeHeaderValue("application/octet-stream");
result.Content.Headers.ContentDisposition = new ContentDispositionHeaderValue("attachment")
{
FileName = projectName + ".xlsx"
};
// ms.Close();
return result;
It looks like the server side is working correcty. If I'm writing that memorystream into a filestream, the file is created and can be open without any problem.
On angular side, how can I recreate the file when click on a button?
I tried something like this :
$scope.exportQuotas = function (projectName) {
homeService.GetQuotas(projectName, $routeParams.token, $scope.selection).then(
function (data) {
var dataUrl = 'data:application/octet-stream;' + data
var link = document.createElement('a');
angular.element(link)
.attr('href', dataUrl)
.attr('download', "bl.xlsx")
.attr('target', '_blank')
link.click();
})
}
The file is created but when I tried to open it, it's corrupted... I've tried changing the data type to vnd.ms-excel in angular but it didn't work...
How can I get the file to be downloaded on click?
EDIT
After Jorg answer, I tried the following :
What the api returns is :
Status Code: 200
Pragma: no-cache
Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 02:00:24 GMT
Server: Microsoft-IIS/8.0
X-AspNet-Version: 4.0.30319
X-Powered-By: ASP.NET
Content-Type: application/binary
Access-Control-Allow-Origin: *
Cache-Control: no-cache
X-SourceFiles: =?UTF-8?B? QzpcVXNlcnNcdHJpaGFuaC5waGFtXFByb2plY3RzXFF1b3RhUXVlcnlcUXVvdGFRdWVyeUFQSVxhcGlccXVvdGFcR2V0?=
Content-Disposition: attachment; filename=O14Y0129AUG.xlsx
Content-Length: 13347
Expires: -1
From what I can see, it looks correct.
In client side :
var file = new Blob([data], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet;' });
var fileURL = URL.createObjectURL(file);
window.open(fileURL);
A excel file is created but it's still corrupted...
Thanks
A:
I had the same problem. The file was OK server side, but when downloaded it became corrupt.
What solved it for me was to add responseType: "arraybuffer" to the server request.
Then when calling this line var file = new Blob([data], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet;' });
The data variable should be of type ArrayBuffer, and not a string.
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Q:
CSS scale triggered by mouseover or onclick?
I have some CSS that scales images, which works fine.
The problem is it gets applied to every image on the page. What I want is to apply it ONLY to an image if I mouseover or onclick.
Because images are inserted by a CMS used by non-tech writers, they don't have the skills to get into the image tag itself to insert a class. This is why I want the scaling CSS triggered by mouseover or onclick.
I've struggled to get a piece of javascript to do the job and would appreciate some help
A:
You just bind the event to the tag and use this:
var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img");
for (var i=0;i<images.length;i++) {
images[i].onmouseover = imgScale;
images[i].onclick = imgScale;
}
function imgScale(e) {
this.style.width = 500px; //whatever
this.setAttribute("class", "image-scale");
}
If jQuery:
$('img').on('hover click', function() {
$(this).css('width','500px');
$(this).addClass('image-scale');
});
Even better, if you only need on hover you can use just CSS:
img:hover {
width: 500px;
}
You could try using
img:active
To detect a click, but I believe it will only make changes while the mouse is pressed down, as soon as they let up it is no longer :active
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It's a bit of tilting at windmills to try to push newspapers into cover more than just the latest, shiny car or gas-guzzling SUV. Local quixotic advocates (such as former courier Wayne Scott) have been trying to get the media to play fair by pushing for inclusion of even a little bit of cycling in the automobile sections of newspapers (not to mention television or the internet). It would be a big accomplishment, given that our local Toronto Star "Wheels" section is the largest such car fetish read in the country.
Recently the Ride the City folks suggested that the New York Times could dedicate one day a year to a Bicycle section in place of their Automobile section. They even included a mockup of what it might look like. It's all very utopian, but it can be useful for us to dream.
Replace the New York Times Automobiles section with a Bicycling section once a year. That would be just one week devoted to bicycles and bicycling—the remaining 51 weeks would continue to be devoted to cars.
Automobile advertising is the bread and butter of these newspapers. Billions of dollars are spent yearly by automobile companies across all media, building up an entire culture of car fetishism where they try to entice you to start pining for their particular car. During the heydays of the auto sector, they had the #1 advertising budget - post 2009 they have dropped relative to the financial services and telecom sectors but are still in the top 3. Hey, that's capitalism right? Except that it's hard to be a so-called "rational" consumer when your emotions and ego are being shaped.
At least cycling isn't completely absent from the automobile-driven Toronto Star. The editor of the Toronto Star Wheels section, Mark Richardson, has noted how he has joined the ranks of the bicyclists - having been drafted by his wife for a fundraising ride this year. He's since covered cycling issues a handful of times. It's a case where a personal experience can trump all the advertising if only for a moment. We can be grateful to her for this small blessing - a car editor who can also see things from the point of view of a cyclist. |
Affinity purification of recombinant cholera toxin B subunit oligomer expressed in Bacillus brevis for potential human use as a mucosal adjuvant.
For use as a mucosal adjuvant for human vaccines, a simple method has been developed for the affinity purification of recombinant cholera toxin B subunit which had been expressed in a safe host, Bacillus brevis. Recombinant cholera toxin B subunit, adsorbed quantitatively to a D-galactose-agarose column, was eluted with an 0.1-0.4 M D-galactose gradient with a yield of > 90%. The cholera toxin B subunit preparation was similar to the native cholera toxin B subunit with respect to GM1 binding ability, remarkable stability of the pentamer, and the dissociation-reassociation property by shifting pHs. Cross-linking experiments with glutaraldehyde demonstrated that the pentameric form was predominant; tetrameric, trimeric, dimeric and monomeric forms were detected to a lesser extent, and additionally 10- and 15-mers were observed depending on the concentration of the cholera toxin B subunit. |
Laparoscopic appendectomy in children: use of the endoloop vs the endostapler.
Two techniques are used for laparoscopic appendectomy (LA): division of the mesoappendix with the harmonic scalpel and ligation of the appendix with an endoloop (EL), or division of the mesoappendix and appendix with an endostapler (ES). Using an ES is a cost-effective technique that provides an outcome benefit in children who require appendectomy. Case series. Academic, tertiary care children's hospital. Seventy-five children who underwent LA from January 1, 2002, to March 31, 2004. Laparoscopic appendectomy. Age, diagnosis, length of stay, surgical time, total operating room time, complications, and instrumentation costs were compared between the EL and ES groups. There was no significant difference in age, length of stay, perforated, gangrenous, or acute appendicitis diagnoses, or complications between the groups. The surgical time and total operating room time for LA in children in the ES group were significantly shorter than in children in the EL group by 15% and 17%, respectively (P<.05). The disposable equipment costs for LA were $201 per case in the ES group vs $400 per case in the EL group. The mean 14.9-minute increase in total operating room time in children in the EL group resulted in $373 of additional operating room and anesthesia costs. The decreased disposable equipment costs and shorter surgical time of LA in the ES group led to cost savings of $572 per case as compared with children who underwent LA with an EL. There is no significant difference in outcome between children who undergo LA with an EL or with an ES. However, this study supports the use of the ES for LA as a more cost-effective technique that is associated with reduced surgical time. |
"I'm going to return to the hometown we lost." "That's all I care about now." "I chose to be a soldier in the hopes of joining the Military Police so I could work in the safety of the interior." "Why do you want to be a soldier?" "I..." "I decided I have to kill them." "I decided I have to slaughter all the Titans with my own two hands." "So your encounter with the Titans didn't break your will?" "You'll be able to do it." "Eren Jaeger, was it?" "You damn traitors!" ""Close Combat"" "Eren!" "If only..." "If only I'd cut off their heads!" "That was the perfect chance!" "I should've been able to do it, so why?" "!" "That was it." "There won't be another chance!" "Everyone, jump away from the wall!" "It got Ymir!" "And somebody else, too!" "He ate 'em!" "Th-This can't be..." "Bertholdt..." "All soldiers, prepare to attack!" "We're taking down the Colossal Titan!" "It's a threat to all of humanity!" "Swarm the huge bastard!" "Just like the reports said, he's slow!" "It might be big, but that's it!" "Compared to the Titans we normally fight, this'll be easy!" "We've got this!" "Now's our chance!" "Slice up his neck!" "Too hot!" "Everyone, fall back!" "My hand!" "Water!" "Bring water!" "He's trying to disappear again?" "No, something is different." "The last time he vanished instantly, but now, he's maintaining his form and emitting heat like a furnace." "If he keeps protecting himself with steam..." "We're unable to attack him with ODM gear!" "Wh-What do we do?" "!" "We can't do anything." "We wait." "Squads three and four, take position behind the target." "Rashad has command." "Got it!" "Squad two will wait here." "Lauda is in command." "Understood!" "It's yet to be seen how long he can keep his body burning, but eventually he has to come out." "We wait for that moment to attack." "Listen up." "Forget about capturing them." "Kill 'em and don't hesitate!" "Armin... and squad one follow me!" "We've got a date with the Armored Titan!" "Hot!" "Christa!" "Conny!" "Get further back!" "And take care of those two injured soldiers." "U-Um!" "Huh?" "Ymir can't possibly be dead yet." "Please..." "Rescue her!" "Right." "Where are Reiner and Bertholdt?" "!" "They don't have their ODM gear either!" "Please, go find and help those two!" "You shit..." "You big piece of shit." "And here you wouldn't shut up about a soldier's duty..." "During close combat training, were you always holding back on me?" "You're so strong, it's ridiculous." "I can't even move an inch of my body." "I always thought you were a stand-up guy." "Someone who remained calm, regardless of the situation..." "A guy who put your comrades ahead of yourself..." "And I..." "To think at one time I wished..." "to be as strong as you someday." "That did nothing!" "Eren's attack didn't..." "And my blades don't work either?" "!" "What's worse, unlike Annie, his whole body is hard!" "Eren!" "Hey, Reiner..." "I don't know what kind of face you're making right now, but..." "You guys..." "You really are the worst pieces of shit." "I bet in the history of mankind, nobody's done anything as terrible as you." "I've gotta erase you." "You shouldn't be allowed to exist anymore." "What the hell are you thinking?" "I've never felt so revolted before." "Just remembering you and your self-righteous face is making me sick." "It makes me want to vomit." "You... big damn pest!" "It's time to exterminate you!" "Damn, that hurt, Annie!" "Haven't you ever heard the concept of pulling your punches?" "I did it because you're coming at me full-force." "I've gotta respond with equal strength of my own." "And if you're a guy aren't you... supposed to be gentle with this delicate body of mine?" "Huh?" "Your jokes aren't funny at all." "If strength is the deciding factor, then why am I on my ass and you're still standing?" "Well..." "I didn't throw you using my strength." "It's a technique used to protect yourself against an opponent stronger than you." "If I were you, I'd think about learning it." "All right, already!" "Why don't we take a break?" "Annie!" "Surrender!" "I surrender!" "Surrender?" "Try to learn something first before you surrender." "Learn how to use your strength and the proper way to speak to women!" "All right!" "I promise I'll learn, so let go already!" "Yeah?" "Do you want to learn that badly?" "Why the hell did Reiner come flying this way?" "Hey, Annie." "I wanna learn that move, too." "Show me." "I don't know..." "That move is meant to be used against humans, so I don't think you have any use for it." "But..." "I'm interested to see if it works on a beast like you." "Are you serious?" "It's happening..." "Hey, hey!" "Are they going at it?" "It's the big showdown!" "...Who'll win?" "!" "...Annie, you think?" "...Who'll win?" "!" "Huh?" "Are you stupid?" "!" "I bet my whole dinner on Mikasa!" "What do you think, Eren?" "I..." "Which one, I wonder?" "Huh?" "How did that turn out in the end?" "No..." "Why am I remembering it now?" "Is this what they call having your life flash before your eyes?" "Actually, who gives a shit anymore?" "I don't think I've felt..." "this awful in my whole life." "Eren!" "Don't do it!" "You can't win in a slugfest!" "Run this way!" "Eren!" "Don't try to fight him!" "Eren!" "This is bad!" "Did he lose control?" "!" "He threw the Armored Titan!" "Wait..." "Isn't that the technique Annie used?" "I don't know what the hell you guys are trying to accomplish by doing all this, but..." "Now that I think of it, your plan has been full of flaws from the start!" "Your biggest mistake was this!" "You should've thought twice about teaching me how to fight!" "It's working!" "I've got him now!" "I still have a chance!" "Think again!" "Eren!" "You're not getting away from this!" "He did it!" "Eren!" "Can you hear me?" "!" "Run away!" "Get closer to the wall!" "Their goal is to kidnap and take you away!" "We've gotta escape and prevent that from happening!" "But, Armin, Reiner isn't going to let us do as we please!" "It's dangerous here!" "Get back, you two!" "Huh?" "Nice, Eren!" "Good call!" "He's back in control again." "Yeah, but like you were saying, it'll be almost impossible to escape Reiner." "What the hell?" "I knew it..." "The Colossal Titan." "Why did that bastard show up here?" "!" "Where's Eren?" "What's the situation?" "Eren and the others are that way!" "Eren?" "!" "Is that Eren's Titan form?" "Listen up, Eren." "If you're gonna escape, we've got to find a way to halt Reiner and buy you some time!" "Can you break his leg with another one of those joint locks?" "Our blades don't seem to work on him, so use your head and figure out the best course of action!" "Mikasa!" "Use these." "It's the rest of my blades." "I'm counting on you!" "This time, running away is a guaranteed victory." "It's you guys that are screwed for revealing what you are." "You're the ones backed into a corner." "He's fast!" "Shit!" "Leg!" "His leg!" "Don't stay on the ground!" "Eren!" "Stand up!" "Dammit!" "His tackle is too much to handle!" "Shit..." "Since when could he move so quick?" "Are we completely useless here?" "!" "No..." "If his entire body was hard like stone, there's no way he could move like that." "In the armor they used in wars of the past, it had sections at the joints not covered in metal to allow for movement." "Like at the armpits and groin..." "And also... the spot behind the knee." "I can't evade it..." "Since I'll get knocked over anyways..." "Bring it!" "Gimme that neck!" "You're mine!" "Yeah!" "That's it, Eren!" "I've got 'em!" "Now it's a battle of strength!" "This freak..." "Not enough!" "Mikasa!" "She cut him!" "He can't fight back as much anymore!" "You've got this!" "Go for it, Eren!" "Tear the head off his neck!" "Pull the traitor outta there!" "I can win!" "Against Reiner..." "I can win!" "Wh-What the...?" "Heh, it's useless." "Keep at it!" "Don't let up!" "He stopped..." "But why there?" "Be on your guard!" "He's calling in Titans!" "No other Titans spotted in the area!" "What a useless struggle." "Try screaming for help with your head ripped off, you idiot!" "Look, he's tearing it off!" "What's with the Armored Titan?" "Why'd he scream like that?" "Hey..." "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!" "Above you!" "Look out!" "The battle between Eren and the Armored Titan comes to an abrupt conclusion." "With its fall from the wall," "Mikasa is injured by the Colossal Titan and Hannes comes running to her side." "To protect Eren through his reckless behavior... to stand proudly at his side that is, and has always been, the wish of Mikasa and Armin." "Next episode: "The Hunters."" |
Q:
Why does OCTGN keep asking me to update? I already have the new version!
OCTGN keeps asking me to update even though I've already updated to the latest version.
A:
This most likely happens because your shortcut points to an old version of OCTGN. Early this month, the OCTGN development group released an update that moved the current version of OCTGN to My Documents\Octgn\OCTGN\OCTGN.exe or Documents\OCTGN\OCTGN\OCTGN.exe. Your shortcut needs to point there. To fix it, right-click on it, select properties, and enter the first location (Windows XP) or the second (Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, I assume) in the target field. Then click okay.
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The present invention relates to motors, more particularly to compact motors having a sealed structure suitable for installation in an engine room of an automobile. |
Temps de lecture: 2 min — Repéré sur Times of Higher Education, Japan Times
En juin, le ministre japonais de l'Éducation, Hakubun Shimomura, a envoyé une lettre aux présidents des quatre-vingt six universités du pays pour leur demander de se débarasser des départements de sciences sociales et d'humanités «ou de les convertir afin qu'ils correspondent mieux aux besoins de la société».
Sur les soixante universités japonaises qui proposent des cours en littérature et sciences humaines, dix-sept ont déjà annoncé qu'elles cesseraient d'accepter des étudiants dans ces disciplines, et en tout, vingt-six facultés ont confirmé qu'elles fermeraient ou réduiraient leurs départements, rapporte le Times of Higher Education.
La technique avant la théorie
Par contre, les universités de Tokyo et Kyoto, les plus prestigieuses du pays, ont déclaré qu'elles ne suivraient pas les recommendations du gouvernement.
Cette décision correspond au plan de croissance du Premier ministre Shinzo Abe, selon lequel le rôle des universités est de «produire des ressources humaines qui correspondent aux besoins de la société».
Le fondement des sociétés démocratiques et libérales est l'esprit critique, qui se nourrit de la connaissance des humanités Takamitsu Sawa
Dans un discours de 2014 lors d'une réunion de l'OCDE , il avait dit: «Plutôt que d'approfondir les recherches universitaires hautement théoriques, nous encouragerons une éducation plus technique et professionnelle qui anticipe mieux les besoins de la société.»
Une politique digne d'un État totalitaire?
Dans un éditorial pour le Japan Times, le président de Shiga University, Takamitsu Sawa, se plaignait qu'un membre du ministère de l'Éducation avait suggéré qu'en dehors de huit universités d'élite, les étudiants devraient apprendre à utiliser des logiciels de comptabilité plutôt que les textes de l'économiste Paul Samuelson, et la traduction anglais-japonais plutôt que Shakespeare.
Il rappelle que ce mépris pour les sciences humaines n'est pas nouveau au Japon: en 1960, le ministre de l'Éducation déclarait déjà que les universités devraient se concentrer uniquement sur l'enseignement des sciences naturelles et de l'ingénierie. Mais pour Takamitsu Sawa, cette attitude est dangereuse: |
Epidemiology of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in a high-risk adolescent population.
The seroprevalence of infection with type 2 herpes simplex virus (HSV-2) was determined in 135 adolescents detained in a juvenile detention facility. A total of 16% of enrollees were seropositive for HSV-2. Age of onset of sexual intercourse, number of lifetime partners, frequency of condom use, and history of sexually transmitted diseases did not predict HSV-2 seropositivity. |
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author: Victor Johnson
date: 2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
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Q:
Load or import map for use by class instance in matlab
I have a containers.Map file/variable that I've defined through the Matlab Command Window (or some other script) and have saved it to directory. I'd like to be able to have an instance of my class be able to use that map without having to define it in the class definition, or with some other function that defines it each time the function is called. So I have:
myMap.mat
and in a separate myClass.m file (in the same directory) i'd like to be able to call myMap like so:
classdef myClass < handle
properties
number
end
methods
function obj = myClass(input)
obj.number = myMap(input);
end
end
end
What's the most efficient way to get myMap "into the class" so that the instance can use it? matfile has been giving me some Warnings about format not supporting partial loading, and I can't imagine load is terribly efficient. Any suggestions is appreciated.
A:
There are many approaches you can use but, honestly, I think the simplest one would be using a persistent object in your class constructor, as follows:
classdef myClass < handle
properties
number
end
methods
function obj = myClass(input)
persistent pmap;
if (isempty(pmap))
load('map.mat','map');
pmap = map;
end
obj.number = pmap(input);
end
end
end
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An Agence France-Presse wire report notes that the Swiss railway SBB, which has accused Apple of ripping off a decades-old clock design used in its stations, doesn't intend to 'upset' Apple by asking for money. |
Cigarette smoking, polyunsaturated fats, and coronary heart disease.
The relation between smoking habit and diet was investigated in 910 men and women. Diet was assessed by a self-administered food frequency questionnaire. After adjustment for age, sex, and occupational group, smokers had a substantially higher saturated fat (SFA) intake and much lower polyunsaturated fat (PUFA), principally due to a lower linoleic acid (LA) intake, resulting in a lower P:S ratio compared with never smokers, and these dietary differences remained after adjustment for alcohol consumption, BMI, and energy intake. Smokers also had different food choices obtaining more PUFA from saturated fat products such as dairy foods, lard, and ordinary margarine, and less from concentrated sources such as PUFA margarines and vegetable oils than nonsmokers. The food choices of cigarette smokers leading to a higher SFA and lower PUFA intakes may partly explain their increased risk of coronary heart disease. |
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Eat & Drink in Ljubljana
You want to try out the best gourmet restaurant? You’re looking for a cosy café? You’re looking forward to relishing local specialities? Or you want to turn the night into day at a cool club? Let our select choices inspire you.
Gostilna Kovac
Good plain cooking
This restaurant is situated in a suburb of Ljubljana. In the 19th century the building has been a forge, today there are served regional dishes - ultra-fresh and of highest quality. The nice middle-class restaurant in the countryside is particularly well known for its fish specialities and its excellent selection of local wines. In summer guests can enjoy the varied culinary offer on the shady terrace.This restaurant is situated in a suburb of Ljubljana.
Marley & Me
Popular meeting place
Ask locals to recommend a restaurant, and they will often suggest Marley & Me. This little establishment with the cosy bistro ambience is located in the middle of the Old Town. The menu is creative and varied: pasta variations, meat dishes and fish specialities are available in generous portions at reasonable prices. The restaurant is extremely popular at lunchtime and in the evenings, so be sure to book.
Restaurant Strelec
Culinary pleasures behind castle walls
The Restaurant Strelec is situated in the historic turret of Ljubljana Castle, high above the city. It takes its guests on a journey through time. Slovenian specialities are served in a setting that is steeped in history. The menu served by master chef Igor Jagodic contains dishes that would have been served in the Middle Ages, which he skilfully integrates in the culinary world of today. Plain side dishes such as potatoes or fennel become culinary temptations.
Restaurant Güjžina
Best local cuisine
Travellers have voted the Güjžina the restaurant with the best Slovenian cuisine. Most of the dishes on the menu come from the north-east of the country and reveal influences from Austro-Hungarian cuisine. Typical regional dishes include bograč, a meat stew and gibanica, a light-and-airy puff pastry creation. It is said to be the best in the country.
JB Restaurant
A temple for gourmets
The JB Restaurant belongs to master chef Janez Bratovž. He takes his guests from all over the world on a culinary journey that will never be forgotten. His combination of Mediterranean cuisine, French finesse and Slovenian tradition is known far beyond the country's borders. Guests dine in an intimate setting. The décor is reminiscent of a stylish "parlour" of bygone days. This exquisite family restaurant is a temple for gourmets at the heart of the city.
Café Plato
At any time of day
You can begin the day here with a milky coffee and end it with a cocktail. Located in the city centre Café is the perfect starting point for a sightseeing trip or a quick lunch stop-over. The service is fast and friendly, the Wi-Fi for free and the home-made ice cream fabulous. It's lovely to relax and watch the lively going outside through the large window frontage. Café Plato is open on weekdays from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Café Zvezda
Cake dreams
Any visitor to Ljubljana should be sure to sample the country's sweet specialities at least once. And the best way to do that is to visit the Café Zvezda. It's a good place to rest from the sightseeing, put down your shopping bags and start enjoying the sweet treats served here. The range of cakes, gateaux and other baked goods is vast and varied. There are also various vegan options. As well as the café in the city centre, there is another branch at the Shoppingcenter BTC City.
Ethno-Club Zlati zob
Where culture is at home
The concept behind this club is as clear as it is simple: cultural variety is well established here. The club was opened in 2008 by lovers of folk culture. It brings traditional charms to a larger audience. The "Golden Tooth" (in English) is friendly and entertaining, with good food and drink, dancing and music. And it offers everything from oriental nights to French Variety. Be sure to check the programme before you go.
Parlament Pub
The best beer
It is said that the beer tastes better and costs less than anywhere else in the city. The audience is young and the pub always full. By day it's a coffee bar and at night a club. There are parties almost every night, which are especially popular with international guests. The perfect place to start a party night – or end it.
Pr’ Skelet Disco Bar
Bizarre but worth a visit
The Grim Reaper is in charge here. The skeleton is seen all over this city centre disco bar. It's equally popular with locals and visitors, and its cocktails, reputedly the best in the city, are often available as 2-for-1. There isn’t always a lot of room for dancing, but be sure to visit the bar for a drink. |
Job
Reservoir Engineer (Specialist III) in Australia
Description
About BHP
At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success.
About the role
BHP participates in several Oil and Gas Developments throughout Australia as both Operator and Joint Interest Unit (JIU) partner. These include the non-operated North West Shelf oil and gas fields, the Scarborough gas development and the Bass Strait oil and gas fields, as well as our operated oil and gas assets offshore Western Australia. An opportunity has arisen for a Reservoir Engineer (Specialist III) to join the Australia Production Unit Subsurface team with responsibility for Subsurface Engineering assignments in one of the three teams that support these assets. Of critical importance to the Production Unit’s success (both as Operator and JIU partner) is the ability to optimize existing opportunities, recognize potential opportunities, and identify capacity for enhanced production. A key focus of the Reservoir Engineer is the optimisation and forecasting of depletion plans of large integrated production assets. The Reservoir Engineer will be capable of working independently, including undertaking detailed technical studies, while working in a multidisciplinary team of Geoscientists and Subsurface Engineers to deliver successful results to the Production Unit. An important prerequisite is the ability to support and grow less experienced team members. Roles and Responsibilities:
Providing subsurface engineering expertise to a large number of fields with a broad range of maturity and subsurface settings, ranging from exploration, early maturation to post Final Investment Decision & very mature producing fields.
Development Planning & Execution Support, including production forecasting and depletion management for marketing purposes.
Identify and prioritize opportunities and work scopes, and clearly communicate these to stakeholders.
Production and opportunity management through BHP’s internal processes (SEC Reserves Assessment, Budget, Life of Asset).
Participate at Joint Venture technical meetings.
Impact the team through ensuring the quality of your own deliverables, integrated with other team member’s.
Optimize short and long-term field development plans and strategies through interpretation and evaluation of subsurface data.
Engage technical specialists to ensure best practice workflows are followed.
Contribute to the development and execution of integrated subsurface work plans.
Ability to succinctly and clearly communicate reservoir engineering understanding and BHP's technical position to Management, Technical Staff and Joint Venture partners.
Proactively share information, support corporate initiatives and contribute ideas in a collaborative team environment.
Collaborate with the Reservoir Engineering Function, and PU staff on reservoir engineering related matters.
Committed to safety, inclusion and diversity, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
About You
The role will require a range of capabilities to effectively deliver the objectives of the Subsurface Team and include:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant engineering discipline
Demonstrated reservoir engineering competency based upon relevant work experience in the upstream petroleum industry, preferentially with an Operator
Proven practical application of reservoir engineering skills with experience on subsea developments with understanding of operations, surface and production engineering principles.
Proficiency with common industry software applications including GAP, PROSPER, MBAL, OFM, PETREL and ECLIPSE.
Familiarity with deterministic and probabilistic range analysis methods.
Experience in field development planning activities an advantage.
Excellent collaboration skills and strong integrator of information and analysis across multiple disciplines and functions.
Developed communication skills to succinctly and clearly exchange complex information
Ideal candidate should be comfortable multi-tasking. They will have an ability to apply knowledge and experience to solve complex issues and make sound decisions. The successful candidate will be able to make robust recommendations with imperfect data, whilst remaining flexible applying good judgment when faced with ambiguity and uncertainty.
Supporting a diverse workforce
At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people. We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms. #LIWA |
1997 Canisius Golden Griffins football team
The 1997 Canisius Golden Griffins football team represented Canisius College in the 1997 NCAA Division I-AA football season. The Golden Griffins offense scored 131 points while the defense allowed 205 points.
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Media in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora is a center of media in north-central Colorado. The following is a list of media outlets based in the city.
Print
Newspapers
The Aurora Sentinel is the city's primary newspaper, published weekly. Given Aurora's proximity to Denver, local readers can also purchase the daily print edition of The Denver Post.
Other newspapers published in Aurora include:
Buckley Guardian, Buckley Air Force Base news
Denver Urban Spectrum, African American news, monthly
El Hispano, Spanish language newspaper, weekly
Radio
Aurora is in the Denver-Boulder radio market. Local listeners can also receive the signal of radio stations broadcasting from nearby communities including Centennial, Colorado Springs, Greenwood Village, Longmont, and Loveland.
The following is a list of radio stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Aurora.
AM
FM
Television
Aurora is in the Denver television market. In addition, local viewers can receive the signal of television stations broadcasting from nearby communities including Fort Collins and Greeley.
The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from and/or are licensed to Aurora.
References
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Association Between the 7-Day Moving Average for Nutrition and Growth in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
Very low birth weight (VLBW) infants remain at risk for postnatal growth restriction. Clinicians may have difficulty identifying growth patterns resulting from nutrition interventions, impeding prompt management changes intended to increase growth velocity. This study aimed to quantify the association between growth and nutrition intake through 7-day moving averages (SDMAs). The first 6 weeks of daily nutrition intake and growth measurements were collected from VLBW infants admitted to a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (2011-2014). The association between SDMA for energy and macronutrients and subsequent 7-day growth velocities for weight, length, and head circumference were determined using mixed effects linear regression. Analyses were adjusted for fluid intake, infant characteristics, and comorbid conditions. Detailed enteral and parenteral caloric provisions were ascertained for 115 infants (n = 4643 patient-days). Each 10-kcal/kg/d increase over 7 days was independently associated with increased weight (1.7 g/kg/d), length (0.4 mm/wk), and head circumference (0.9 mm/wk; P < .001, for weight and head circumference; P = .041 for length). Each 1 g/kg/d macronutrient increase was also associated with increased weight (protein, P = .027; fat and carbohydrates, P < .001), increased length (fat, P = .032), and increased head circumference (fat and carbohydrates, P < .001). The SDMA identifies clinically meaningful associations among total energy, macronutrient dosing, and growth in VLBW infants. Whether SDMA is a clinically useful tool for providing clinicians with prompt feedback to improve growth warrants further attention. |
707 F.Supp.2d 811 (2010)
OLD ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, Plaintiff
v.
FIRST NATION INSURANCE GROUP; AA Risk Management, Inc.; AA Communications, Inc.; Gwen Moyo; Graig Greene; Daniel Esparza; James E. Zoucha; Cong Li; and Doe Companies 1-10, Defendants.
Case No. 3:07CV00043JLH.
United States District Court, E.D. Arkansas, Jonesboro Division.
April 16, 2010.
*813 Lawrence W. Jackson, Hale, Young, Jackson & Partlow, Marion, AR, for Plaintiff.
First Nation Insurance Group, pro se.
Craig Greene, Miramar, FL, pro se.
Daniel Esparza, Portland, OR, pro se.
OPINION AND ORDER
J. LEON HOLMES, District Judge.
Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church brings this action against First Nation Insurance Group; AA Risk Management, Inc.; AA communications, Inc.; Gwen Moyo; Graig Greene; Daniel Esparza; James Zoucha; and Cong Li. Old St. Paul has filed a motion for summary judgment, as has Daniel Esparza. For reasons discussed below, the Court treats Esparza's motion for summary judgment as a separate response to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment. For the following reasons, Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment is granted in part and denied in part, and Esparza's motion for summary judgment is denied.
I.
A court should enter summary judgment if the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party, demonstrates that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. FED.R.CIV.P. 56(c); see also Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 250, 106 S.Ct. 2505, 2511, 91 L.Ed.2d 202 (1986); Cheshewalla v. Rand & Son Constr. Co., 415 F.3d 847, 850 (8th Cir.2005). The moving party bears the initial responsibility of demonstrating the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 323, 106 S.Ct. 2548, 2553, 91 L.Ed.2d 265 (1986). If the moving party meets its burden, the nonmoving party must "come forward with `specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial.'" Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio, 475 U.S. 574, 587, 106 S.Ct. 1348, 1356, 89 L.Ed.2d 538 (1986) (quoting *814 FED.R.CIV.P. 56(e)) (emphasis in original). A genuine issue exists only if there is sufficient evidence to allow a jury to return a verdict for the nonmoving party. Anderson, 477 U.S. at 249, 106 S.Ct. at 2511.
II.
Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is located in West Memphis, Arkansas. In 2003, it decided to build a new worship center. Blockett Woody was hired as the project manager, and Templebloc, Inc., as the general contractor. Templebloc was owned by Kenneth "Ted" Blockett. Because Woody lacked an Arkansas license, the project eventually continued with Templebloc as both contractor and project manager. Old St. Paul's construction contract with Templebloc was valued at $2,690,659.
The project was financed in part by a construction loan from the Bank of Bartlett, which required a bond. Blockett, owner of Templebloc, obtained payment and performance bonds from First Nation Insurance Group. The bonds were signed by Blockett (on behalf of Templebloc) and Gwen Moyo (on behalf of both First Nation Insurance Group and AA Communications), and they covered the full amount of the construction contract: $2,690,659. Templebloc is listed as the contractor, Old St. Paul as the owner, and First Nation Insurance Group as the surety. According to the bonds, First Nation Insurance Group had given a general power of attorney to Gwen Moyo. Pursuant to Moyo's instructions, the bank wired $121,079.65[1] from Old St. Paul's construction account to her and AA Communications, Inc.
Around November and December 2006, the construction slowed, and concerns were raised over whether Templebloc was adequately paying subcontractors and vendors. Templebloc eventually walked away from the project. As a result, in December 2006 Old St. Paul's pastor, Rev. Frederick Anthony, met with Moyo and Craig Greene, who held himself out to be a representative of AA Risk Management. They requested that Old St. Paul provide additional information, which Rev. Anthony said he did.
On January 10, 2007, there was a meeting in West Memphis regarding the construction and bond issues. Present at the meeting were Rev. Anthony, members of Old St. Paul's building committee, Moyo (representing First Nation Insurance Group), Greene (who said he was representing AA Risk Management), Blockett (representing Templebloc), Samuel Turner (the architect), and Daniel Esparza (who said he was representing First Nation Insurance Group). Rev. Anthony recorded that meeting, and Old St. Paul submitted a copy of the recording as evidence. At the outset, Moyo characterized the purpose of the meeting as investigatoryto investigate Old St. Paul's claim under its performance bond with First Nation Insurance Group. Moyo said she had contacted and spoken with the contractors and other entities involved in the project. Moyo questioned Rev. Anthony and the building commission as to why Old St. Paul and the bank approved payment of upwards of 95% of the contract price for work that had not been partially or substantially completed. Rev. Anthony countered that the contractor had abandoned the project, and that the performance bond obligated First Nation Insurance Group to complete the project if the contractor was in default. Rev. Anthony then questioned whether, if the contractor was properly declared to be in default, First Nation Insurance Group would abide by the terms of the performance bond. Moyo then criticized Old St. Paul for not having paid certain of its *815 contractors for completed work on a timely basis or for significant periods of time. Moyo asked Blockett why Templebloc had boarded up the building, removed equipment and personnel, and appeared to have ceased doing any work on the project. Blockett never provided a direct answer, and at one point suggested that he would not answer the question while the meeting was still being recorded. Moyo alleged that Old St. Paul had defaulted as the owner because it paid upwards of 95% on the total contract price while simultaneously asserting that the project was substantially incomplete. Moyo, Esparza, and Greene took the position that Templebloc had not actually abandoned the project at that time because it still had property on site. Moyo alleged that Old St. Paul had not been honest with First Nation Insurance Group as to the progress that actually had been made and the amount of payment given to contractors and subcontractors. The meeting ended with no apparent agreement as to how the parties were going to proceed in resolving the dispute.
On January 30, 2007, Old St. Paul notified both First Nation Insurance Group and Templebloc that Templebloc was in default on its contract.[2] Unable to resolve the disputes, Old St. Paul terminated Templebloc's contract on February 9, 2007, and declared it to be in default pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the performance bond.
Pursuant to Paragraph 4 of its performance bond, Old St. Paul then attempted to contact First Nation Insurance Group. Paragraph 4 states that after Old St. Paul properly declared Templebloc to be in default, First Nation Insurance Group was to take one of the following actions:
4.1 Arrange for the Contractor, with consent of the Owner, to perform and complete the Construction Contract; or
4.2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract itself, through its agents or through independent contractors; or
4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and completion of the Construction Contract, arrange for a contract to be prepared for execution by the Owner and the contractor selected with the Owner's concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on the Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of damages as described in Paragraph 6 in excess of the Balance of the Contract Price incurred by the Owner resulting from the Contractor's default; or
4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion, or obtain a new contractor and with reasonable promptness under the circumstances:
.1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable after the amount is determined, tender payment therefor to the Owner; or
.2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner citing reasons therefor.
First Nation Insurance Group never responded.
After thirteen months of no progress, Old St. Paul was forced to hire an architect and project manager to complete the job. *816 According to Rev. Anthony's affidavit, Old St. Paul incurred the following approximate costs because the performance bond was dishonored:
a. $1,400,000 to fix defective work and complete the project;
b. $181,384 in additional design costs;
c. $75,000 for legal expenses associated with defending Old St. Paul against liens and attempting to enforce performance of the construction contract and bonds;
d. $170,000 for potential liability on the disputed lien claimed by Boaz Improvement Company, LLC;
e. $300,000 in additional interest and finance costs because of the delay in construction; and
f. unspecified additional costs to obtain the warranty specified in the construction contract with Templebloc.
Rev. Anthony says that the total costs incurred by Old St. Paul amount to approximately $2,000,000.[3] Old St. Paul says that these costs are recoverable under Paragraph 6 of its performance bond. Paragraph 6 states:
After the Owner has terminated the Contractor's right to complete the Construction Contract, and if the Surety elects to act under Subparagraph 4.1, 4.2, or 4.3 above, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by the Owner of the Balance of the Contract Price to mitigation of costs and damages on the Construction Contract, the Surety is obligated without duplication for:
6.1 The responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of defective work and completion of the Construction Contract;
6.2 Additional legal, design, professional and delay costs resulting from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the actions or failure to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and
6.3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed performance or non-performance of the Contractor.
Old St. Paul filed suit in Crittenden County, Arkansas. After removal, Old St. Paul eventually filed a first amended complaint, in which it asserts several claims: breach of the performance and payment bonds; fraud[4]; bad faith; conversion; and civil conspiracy to sell unlawfully and fraudulently surety insurance that was invalid. *817 [5] The complaint also alleges that the individually named defendants were acting as the alter egos of First Nation Insurance Group and AA Management and Communications, and asks that the Court pierce the corporate veil and grant judgments against the individual defendants.
The procedural history of this case is long and involved. Several different attorneys have now withdrawn from representing the various defendants. The defendants other than First Nation Insurance Group have been unrepresented since September 28, 2007. The most recent counsel of record for First Nation Insurance Group were attorneys with the Barrett & Deacon law firm. Barrett & Deacon filed its first motion to withdraw on October 22, 2008, citing irreconcilable differences. Sixteen months later, Barrett & Deacon again moved to withdraw for the same reasons. The Court ordered a March 5, 2010 telephone conference regarding the motion to withdraw, and ordered First Nation Insurance Group to have an officer who is knowledgeable about this litigation and authorized to speak on behalf of that entity available to participate. The Court ordered that First Nation Insurance Group provide the name and telephone number of the officer who would speak for it by the close of business on March 3, 2010. A copy of the order was served on First Nation Insurance Group by electronic mail and by Federal Express. The Federal Express package was delivered and a return receipt received by Barrett & Deacon.
The Court conducted the March 5, 2010 telephone conference. However, the Court received no response from First Nation Insurance Group, and no officer or person ever provided a name and telephone number. Barrett & Deacon indicated that they received no response from First Nation Insurance Group regarding the Court's order. The Court thus granted Barrett & Deacon's motion to withdraw as counsel for First Nation Insurance Group.
Old St. Paul had also filed a motion to compel discovery responses from First Nation Insurance Group and Gwen Moyo. The Court granted that motion on March 5, 2010. The Court ordered First Nation Insurance Group and Moyo to provide full answers to the interrogatories and full responses to the document requests within 14 days. The Court further warned that failure to provide the required information may result in sanctions, up to and including the entry of a default judgment. So far as the Court is aware, more than one month later, neither First Nation Insurance Group nor Moyo have provided answers and responses as ordered by the Court.
On March 15, 2010, Old St. Paul filed a motion for extension of time to file its motion for summary judgment, explaining why it was unable to file a motion for summary judgment by March 11, the previous deadline. The Court granted Old St. Paul's request for an extension. That same day, on March 15, Old St. Paul filed its motion for summary judgment. The response deadline was March 29. Esparza is the only defendant who has responded.
In its motion for summary judgment, Old St. Paul summarizes its statement of undisputed material facts as follows:
2. As demonstrated in the accompanying Statement of Material Facts and supporting exhibits, [Old St. Paul] is entitled to summary judgment on *818 each claim. In short, the surety [(First Nation Insurance Group)] is an unauthorized insurer under Arkansas (and Canadian) law and none of the Defendants possessed a certificate of authority or other license to engage in the business of insurance, which specifically includes surety bonds and contracts under the definition of insurance in every insurance code of every State and Province in the United States and Canada. [First Nation Insurance Group] and Moyo each engaged in their own far-reaching surety scam but came together in October 2005, when [First Nation Insurance Group] issued Moyo its power of attorney, which Moyo then used to issue the surety bonds in [First Nation Insurance Group's] name to [Old St. Paul] in March 2006. After seeking to invoke the bonds in December 2006 and January 2007, [Old St. Paul] learned of a far-reaching surety scam centering around Moyo and AA Communications, which eventually resulted in their conviction in October 2008 on 41 counts of mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering. In the meantime, [First Nation Insurance Group] continued to communicate with Moyo through early March 2007, asking her to forward bonds and money to it.
3. At the very least, every Defendant aided and abetted Moyo and the others in at least part of her fraudulent scheme.
4. The Defendants, including [First Nation Insurance Group], used their corporate forms for purposes of committing fraud. There was absolutely no lawful conduct in which [First Nation Insurance Group] could have been engaging when it issued its power of attorney to Moyo and continued to ask her for bonds and premiums. [First Nation Insurance Group] also had no corporate status and other corporations that it may claim actually own it either (a) did not exist until April 2007 or (b) had had its corporate status administratively revoked.
5. Shortly after this matter was filed, [separate defendant James Zoucha] filed bankruptcy. Plaintiff would pray that its claims against Zoucha be dismissed without prejudice and without waiver of its right to receive restitution from Zoucha as part of any plea, conviction, an sentence he has received for his involvement with Moyo's surety bond scam.
6. Otherwise, the Court should grant the Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on each and every count and claim, award the requested declaratory relief, and pierce and collapse the corporate veils of the Defendants.
Based on those facts, Old St. Paul seeks the following relief:
a. declaratory relief and judgment for the breach and default of performance and payment bonds issued by [First Nation Insurance Group] to cover the construction of [Old St. Paul's] new worship center in West Memphis, Arkansas, pursuant to Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101(f) and the terms of the bonds;
b. judgment for fraud related to the negotiation, sale, and issuance of the bonds;
c. judgment for common law bad faith and statutory bad faith (Ark.Code Ann. § 23-79-208) in failing to investigate [Old St. Paul's] claims or otherwise honor the bonds;
d. judgment for fraud in the investigation and handling of [Old St. Paul's] *819 claims under the bonds (related to the bad faith counts);
e. an order piercing and collapsing any corporate veils between defendants and their owners, directors, and officers because of their failure to observe corporate formalities and their use of the corporate forms to perpetrate an international surety scam;
f. judgment against all defendants based also on civil conspiracy and aiding and abetting the fraud;
g. judgment against each Defendant for punitive damages; and
h. Plaintiff's costs, expenses, and attorneys fees, as well as pre-judgment and post-judgment interest.
III.
The only response to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment has come from Daniel Esparza. Esparza only disputes the factual allegations made directly against him. Otherwise, Old St. Paul's statement of material facts remains undisputed. Given the dearth of communication from the defendants in this matter, there is nothing to indicate that First Nation Insurance Group, Gwen Moyo, or any other defendant besides Esparza will provide a substantive response combating Old St. Paul's assertions. Local Rule 56.1(c) provides that all material facts set forth by the moving party in its motion for summary judgment "shall be deemed admitted unless controverted by the statement filed by the non-moving party. . . ." The Court has reviewed the factual allegations, arguments, and supporting exhibits contained in Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment. Although many of Old St. Paul's factual allegations may not be in dispute, it does not necessarily follow that those facts are sufficient to grant summary judgment in favor of Old St. Paul on all of its legal claims.
A. THE PARTIES
Old St. Paul seeks summary judgment against the following parties: First Nation Insurance Group; AA Risk Management, Inc.; AA Communications, Inc.; Gwen Moyo; Daniel Esparza; Graig Greene; and Cong Li. Shortly after filing suit, separate defendant James Zoucha filed for bankruptcy. Old St. Paul has moved to dismiss its claims against Zoucha, so those claims are dismissed without prejudice.
1. Cong Li
Old St. Paul asserts that Cong Li "participated with, conspired with, and aided and abetted Moyo in her larger surety fraud scheme." In support, Old St. Paul submits the transcript of Li's testimony against Moyo in her criminal trial. Old St. Paul does not claim that Li conspired with Moyo in her scheme against Old St. Paul. The transcript of Li's testimony makes no mention of Old St. Paul or Moyo's dealings in Arkansas. Old St. Paul has offered no evidence that Li's involvement with Moyo had any direct impact on Moyo's dealings with Old St. Paul. As the moving party, Old St. Paul bears the burden of showing that there is no genuine issue of material fact. It has failed to carry that burden with respect to its claims against Cong Li.
2. Gwen Moyo
Based on the evidence, Gwen Moyo appears to have been the primary contact between First Nation Insurance Group and Old St. Paul. First Nation Insurance Group gave Moyo a general power of attorney, and she sold the performance bond to Old St. Paul. She was also present at the January 10, 2007 meeting along with Greene, Esparza, Rev. Anthony, and the Old St. Paul building commission.
As previously stated, Moyo is currently imprisoned at a federal correctional unit in Marianna, Florida. In April 2000 she was *820 found guilty on a total of 41 counts, based on the following offenses: conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, insurance crimes affecting interstate commerce, money laundering, and engaging or attempting to engage in unlawful monetary transactions. AA Communications, Inc., was also found guilty on all counts of those same charges. As a part of that judgment, the court ordered Moyo to pay restitution to Old St. Paul in the amount of $2,000,000.[6] Moyo has not responded to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment.
3. Craig Greene
Old St. Paul asserts that Craig Greene also "participated with, conspired with, and aided and abetted Moyo in her larger surety fraud scheme." Old St. Paul has submitted evidence showing that Craig Greene was directly involved with the performance bond at issue in this case. The evidence against Greene consists of emails indicating that he and Rev. Anthony discussed matters over the telephone; a letter dated December 15, 2006, in which Greene[7] lists information he needs from Old St. Paul and requests that the parties schedule a meeting; and a letter dated January 6, 2007, in which Moyo confirms the parties' January 10 meeting and on which Greene[8] and Esparza were copied. At all relevant times to this dispute, Greene held himself out to be representing AA Risk Management. Greene has not responded to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment.
4. Daniel Esparza
Daniel Esparza has furnished what the Court will treat as a response to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment. Esparza styles his response as a "motion for summary judgment," which he filed on March 30, 2010, within the deadline for responding to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment.[9] Esparza's response does not contain a separate statement of material facts. Because of its brevity, the Court will quote it in large part:
The controlling facts with respect to Defendant Esparza is [sic] that he has been falsely accused in this lawsuit and allegations against him are unjust and without standing. Esparza provided an answer to this initial lawsuit and reasserts his position on the project as a consultant and assisted [sic] both parties with ways to mitigate a potential solution to the best interest of construction [sic] project. The facts are as follows:
*821 1. Esparza was not, nor has ever been [sic] an officer, owner, director, employee, agent or responsible party for AA Communications, Inc. [; First Nation Insurance Group; or AA Risk Management, Inc.].
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4. Esparza was not, nor has ever been [sic] a contractual party to any agreement between Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Templebloc, Inc., or any construction or bond related contract on the subject project.
5. Plaintiff has failed to prove any allegations against Esparza in the subject action and has no standing to continue its prosecution.
6. Esparza has no financial interest in any action related to this project.
7. Esparza was acting to the benefit of all parties to review and assess potential construction claims on the subject project and in no way had any back ground [sic] information with respect to Moyo/AA/Old St. Paul's [sic] claims.
8. Esparza was defrauded and damaged by AA Communications, Inc.
9. Esparza was defrauded and damaged by Gwen Moyo.
10. Esparza is being wrongfully named in this action and the continued prosecution of this matter with respect to Esparza by Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church is malicious and harmful.
Esparza is proceeding pro se. His response is unsupported by an affidavit or other exhibits. Even though his personal statements directly contradict the allegations that Old St. Paul makes against him, his personal statements are conclusory in nature and are unsupported by specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial. Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio, 475 U.S. at 587, 106 S.Ct. at 1356 (quoting FED. R. CIV. P. 56(e)) (emphasis in original). On the other hand, Old St. Paul's assertions against Esparza are supported by the transcript of trial testimony of FBI financial analyst Melanie Haggerty, in which Haggerty implicates Esparza in Moyo's fraudulent scheme; an affidavit from Rev. Frederick Anthony, pastor of Old. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church[10]; and email correspondence between Esparza, Moyo, and others.
To the extent that Esparza's filing constitutes a timely motion for summary judgment, that motion is denied. Again, the motion is unsupported by affidavits or other evidence, and its statements are conclusory allegations with no support in specific factual assertions. If Esparza's filing is a timely motion for summary judgment, it fails to meet Esparza's initial burden of demonstrating the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. Celotex Corp., 477 U.S. at 323, 106 S.Ct. at 2553.
5. AA Risk Management and AA Communications
Craig Greene held himself out to be representing AA Risk Management, Inc. Gwen Moyo held herself out to be representing AA Communications in addition to First Nation Insurance Group. Moyo signed the performance and payment bonds as a representative of both AA Communications and First Nation Insurance *822 Group. Along with Moyo, AA Communications was also found guilty for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, insurance crimes affecting interstate commerce, money laundering, and engaging or attempting to engage in unlawful monetary transactions. Other than Greene and Moyo indicating that they were representatives of AA Risk Management and AA Communications, respectively, there is little or no evidence before the Court indicating exactly what actions AA Risk Management or AA Communications took that caused injury to Old St. Paul.
6. First Nation Insurance Group
Besides Gwen Moyo, First Nation Insurance Group is the primary focal point of Old St. Paul's claims. The Court has already discussed in some detail the factual allegations against First Nation Insurance Group and the involved procedural history regarding First Nation Insurance Group's legal representation. Old St. Paul alleges that at the time it purchase the performance bond and when it filed this lawsuit, First Nation Insurance Group had no corporate status; First Nation Insurance Group Holdings Corporation's corporate status in Nevada had been revoked; and First Nation Insurance Group Holdings Corporation in Canada did not exist. First Nation Insurance Group has presented no evidence to the contrary. First Nation Insurance Group is now unrepresented by counsel, has not responded to the Court's orders, and has not responded to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment. The factual allegations against it are supported by the evidence and not in dispute.
B. THE CLAIMS
Old St. Paul appears to move for summary judgment on all of its claims, including its claims for damages, against all of the defendants. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(d)(1) provides that summary judgment may be rendered on only part of the action:
If summary judgment is not rendered on the whole action, the court should, to the extent practicable, determine what material facts are not genuinely at issue. The court should so determine by examining the pleadings and evidence before it and by interrogating the attorneys. It should then issue an order specifying what factsincluding items of damages or other reliefare not genuinely at issue. The facts so specified must be treated as established in the action.
Rule 56(d)(2) further provides that "[a]n interlocutory summary judgment may be rendered on liability alone, even if there is a genuine issue on the amount of damages."
Although it is not common for courts to grant summary judgment in favor of the party with the ultimate burden of proof, it is not uncommon for a court to enter summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff on liability alone in appropriate circumstances. See 10B FEDERAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE, CHARLES ALAN WRIGHT, ARTHUR R. MILLER, & MARY KAY KANE §§ 2736 and 2737 (1998); see also Jada Toys, Inc. v. Chicago Import, Inc., 2009 WL 3055370 (N.D.Ill. Sept. 18, 2009) (granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiff on issue of liability for breach of contract, but not on the amount of damages, pursuant to Rule 56(d)(2)); Rognirhar v. Southern, 2009 WL 3643451, at *3 (D.Neb. Oct. 28, 2009) (because defendant failed to respond, there was no genuine issue of material fact, so the court granted summary judgment to plaintiff on his claims for breach of contract and conversion as to liability); JT Power Megatron 11, LLC v. Air Comet, S.A., 2009 WL 4756432, at *1, 3 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 8, 2009) (where defendants filed no substantive response, district court granted *823 summary judgment to plaintiffs on two claims as to liability, but not as to amount of damages, pursuant to Rule 56(d)(2)); Newmark v. R K O General, Inc., 294 F.Supp. 358, 359, 367 (D.C.N.Y.1968) (in an action under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, court granted summary judgment to plaintiff on the issue of liability on Section 16(b) claim). This case presents an appropriate circumstance for the Court to grant summary judgment in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on certain of Old St. Paul's claims.
1. Breach of the Performance Bond
The undisputed material facts show that Old St. Paul properly made a claim on its performance bond with First Nation Insurance Group. First Nation Insurance Group did not respond to Old St. Paul's claims on that bond and has refused to make any payments to Old St. Paul in accordance with the terms of the bond. The undisputed facts discussed above show that there is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether First Nation Insurance Group is in breach of that contract. Therefore, summary judgment is granted in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on its claim against First Nation Insurance Group for breach of the performance bond.
Old St. Paul has submitted evidence of the amount of damages it has incurred as a direct result of First Nation Insurance Group's breach of contract. Old St. Paul says it paid $121,079.65 for its performance bond, but has received nothing in return. It has submitted two documents titled "Estimate of Probable Cost to Complete," both dated October 30, 2007, and both prepared by Caradine Companies, an architecture firm. The first estimate states the total project costs to be $1,490,982, but the second estimate states the total project costs to be $2,946,968. Neither the estimates themselves nor Old St. Paul's supportive brief explain the reason for the differences between the two totals. According to Rev. Anthony's affidavit, Old St. Paul incurred the following damages as a result of First Nation Insurance Group's breach of contract: approximately $1,400,000 to fix defective work and complete the project; approximately $181,384 for additional design costs; approximately $75,000 for legal expenses associated with defending against liens and attempting to enforce the bonds; potential liability for the disputed $170,000 lien claimed by Boaz Improvement Company; approximately $300,000 in additional interest and finance costs; and additional costs to obtain the warranty specified in the construction contract with Templebloc. Added together (and not including the unknown additional costs), Rev. Anthony's approximated costs equal $2,126,384. By Rev. Anthony's own admission, however, Old St. Paul's claimed costs include approximations, potential liabilities, and unknown figures. Old St. Paul concludes that its damages amount to approximately $2,000,000, arguing that that figure is supported by the Eastern District of Louisiana's determination of $2,000,000 to be a reasonable amount of restitution for Moyo to make to Old St. Paul. But that order of restitution was made against Moyo based on multiple criminal convictions, not against First Nation Insurance Group based on a breach of contract claim. Suffice it to say that Old St. Paul has failed to establish that there is no genuine issue of material fact as to the amount of damages it incurred as a result of First Nation Insurance Group's breach of contract.
2. Bad Faith
Old St. Paul makes a claim for bad faith against all of the defendants. Under Arkansas law, the affirmative tort of bad faith applies only against insurance companies. Country Corner Food and Drug, *824 Inc. v. First State Bank and Trust Co. of Conway, Ark., 332 Ark. 645, 655, 966 S.W.2d 894, 898 (1998). Therefore, at the outset, Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment on its bad faith claim against all defendants other than First Nation Insurance Group is denied.
Based on the evidence and undisputed factual assertions, the Court finds that there is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether First Nation Insurance Group is liable for the tort of bad faith as a matter of law. It is undisputed that Old St. Paul has sustained damages; that First Nation Insurance Group has attempted to avoid liability in bad faith under the performance bond; and that First Nation Insurance Group's conduct proximately caused damage to Old St. Paul. See ARKANSAS MODEL JURY INSTRUCTIONSCIVIL (hereinafter AMI) 406. "Bad faith" requires affirmative misconduct, without a good faith defense. The affirmative misconduct must be dishonest, oppressive, or malicious. Id. The undisputed evidence shows that First Nation Insurance Group, through Gwen Moyo, solicited and sold payment and performance bonds in the State of Arkansas without being licensed to do business or sell insurance in Arkansas. The undisputed evidence also shows that First Nation Insurance Group collected a premium on the performance bond from Old St. Paul without being licensed to do so. Because First Nation Insurance Group has not responded to Old St. Paul's motion, it is also undisputed that after Old St. Paul attempted to make a claim under the performance bond, First Nation Insurance Group attempted to avoid liability by avoiding making payment as it was contractually required to do. First Nation Insurance Group has come forward with no good faith defense to its actions, which were dishonest and oppressive. Therefore, summary judgment is granted in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on its claim against First Nation Insurance Group for the tort of bad faith.
3. Piercing the Corporate Veil
Old St. Paul asks the Court to pierce the corporate veil and hold the owners and officers personally liable for First Nation Insurance Group's actions. A court should "only reluctantly and cautiously" pierce the corporate veil, and it may not be pierced "absent a showing of improper conduct." N.L.R.B. v. Bolivar-Tees, Inc., 551 F.3d 722, 727 (8th Cir.2008). The moving party bears the burden that there are substantial reasons for piercing the corporate veil. Id.
Old St. Paul alleges that at the time it purchase the performance bond and when it filed this lawsuit, First Nation Insurance Group had no corporate status; First Nation Insurance Group Holdings Corporation's corporate status in Nevada had been revoked; and First Nation Insurance Group Holdings Corporation in Canada did not exist. First Nation Insurance Group has come forward with no evidence showing that it was an incorporated entity in 2006 when Moyo negotiated and sold the performance and payment bonds. According to Ark.Code Ann. § 4-27-204, all persons purporting to act on behalf of a corporation, knowing that there was no incorporation, are jointly and severally liable for all liabilities created while so acting. Old St. Paul has not asserted claims against the officers and directors of First Nation Insurance Group. There is no evidence as to whether other persons who acted on behalf of First Nation Insurance Group knew that it was not incorporated. Therefore, Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment asking that the Court pierce the corporate veil of First Nation Insurance Group is denied.
*825 4. Aiding and Abetting Illegal Sale of Surety Bonds
Old St. Paul seeks summary judgment on its claim that Moyo engaged in the fraudulent and illegal sale of surety bonds in Arkansas, and that Greene and Esparza aided and abetted her misconduct. Old St. Paul asserts that the defendants' conduct violated Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101, which prohibits the unauthorized sale of insurance. Section 101(a) provides:
No person or entity in this state shall act as agent or broker for or otherwise represent or aid any insurer . . ., association, or any other person or entity in the solicitation, negotiation, or effectuation of insurance, inspection of risks, fixing of rates, investigation or adjustment of losses, collection of premiums, or in any other manner in the transaction of insurance with respect to subjects of insurance resident, located, or to be performed in this state if that person or entity is not authorized or licensed by the State Insurance Department for those purposes.
Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101(a). Old St. Paul alleges that the defendants' conduct violated subsection (f):
Any insurance producer licensed in this state, or any other person, who sells, solicits, or negotiates a product of an unauthorized person or entity in violation of this section or who represents or aids an unauthorized person or entity in violation of this section may be personally liable for all damages caused by the unauthorized person or entity, including claims unpaid by the unauthorized person or entity.
Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101(f) (emphasis added).
It is undisputed that First Nation Insurance Group and Moyo were not authorized or licensed by the Arkansas Insurance Department to conduct business and sell insurance in the State of Arkansas. It is also undisputed that First Nation Insurance Group and Moyo solicited and negotiated Old St. Paul's payment and performance bonds, inspected its risks, investigated Old St. Paul's claim for losses, and collected premiums from Old St. Paul. Therefore, there is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether First Nation Insurance Group and Moyo violated section 101(a).
Nor is there any genuine issue of material fact as to whether Greene and Esparza assisted Moyo and First Nation Insurance Group in the very activities that constitute violations of section 101(a). Esparza and Greene were both present with Moyo at the January 10, 2007 meeting with Old St. Paul, where they attempted to avoid responsibility for First Nation Insurance Group having to act under the performance bond. Esparza explicitly held himself out to be a representative of First Nation Insurance Group at that meeting. Other evidence, including an affidavit from Rev. Anthony and email exchanges between the defendants, shows that Esparza, Greene, and Moyo were all involved in the solicitation of bonds and inspection of claims made on those bonds. Esparza and Greene both aided Moyo and First Nation Insurance Group in violation of section 101(a). As a direct result of their misconduct, Old St. Paul incurred damages. Therefore, Esparza, Greene, and Moyo are, pursuant to section 101(f), "personally liable for all damages caused by the unauthorized person or entity, including claims unpaid by the unauthorized person or entity." Summary judgment is thus granted in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on its claim against First Nation Insurance Group, Gwen Moyo, Daniel Esparza, and Craig Greene for the fraudulent and illegal sale of bonds in the State of Arkansas.
*826 5. Fraud
Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment asks for judgment against the defendants for fraud "related to the negotiation, sale, and issuance of the bonds" and "in the investigation and handling of [Old St. Paul's] claims under the bonds (related to the bad faith counts)." To establish fraud, a plaintiff must demonstrate the following elements: (1) a false representation of a material fact; (2) knowledge that the representation is false or that there is insufficient evidence upon which to make the representation; (3) intent to induce action or inaction in reliance upon the representation; (4) justifiable reliance on the representation; and (5) damage suffered as a result of the reliance. Gorman v. Gilliam, 2010 Ark. App. 118, ___ S.W.3d ___, 2010 WL 475277.
The undisputed material facts show that Gwen Moyo's actions constitute fraud. On April 10, 2008, the Eastern District of Louisiana issued a superseding indictment against Moyo. The indictment alleged that Moyo was not licensed or authorized to transact insurance in any state, yet held herself out as a "local agent," "risk manager," "underwriter," and "attorney-in-fact" for unlicensed, unauthorized insurers. The indictment also alleged that First Nation Insurance Group was "an alien insurer purportedly doing business in Toronto, Canada," but was "neither licensed nor authorized to transact insurance in any state." The overt acts alleged in that indictment include Moyo's dealings with Old St. Paul:
16. On or about March 15, 2006, MOYO caused to be wired a letter to Keith Collins, Bank of Bartlett, Cordova, Tennessee, stating that she was "the underwriter for First Nation Insurance Company" and that the contractor for the construction of the Old St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church had been approved for a bond in the amount of $2,690,659. MOYO further directed the bond premium of $121,079.65 be wired to Hibernia Bank, New Orleans, Louisiana, Account #xxxxx1910.
16. On or about March 17, 2006, MOYO caused the Bank of Bartlett, Cordova, Tennessee, to wire $121,079.65 to account number xxxxx1910 held by AA COMMUNICATIONS with Hibernia National Bank, New Orleans, Louisiana.
18. On or about March 21, 2006, MOYO represented herself as First Nations'"lawful attorney in fact" authorized to issue surety bonds on its behalf up to $100,000,000.
19. On or about January 10, 2007, MOYO traveled to West Memphis, Arkansas to meet with [Rev. Anthony] and Board Members of Old St. Paul to discuss the construction project and the church's demand on the construction bond.
From the Court's reading of the superseding indictment, it appears that the factual allegations regarding Moyo's involvement with Old St. Paul formed the basis for the criminal charges of (1) wire fraud and (2) being a felon who willfully engaged in the business of insurance whose activities affected interstate commerce and participated in such business. Moyo was found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, insurance crimes affecting interstate commerce, money laundering, and engaging or attempting to engage in unlawful monetary transactions. As part of that conviction, Moyo was ordered to pay restitution to Old St. Paul in the amount of $2,000,000.
The undisputed facts show that Mayo is liable to Old St. Paul for fraud. She made false representations of material *827 fact to Old St. Paul, both when she initially sold the performance and payment bonds and during the course of her investigation of Old St. Paul's claim on the performance bond. It is obvious from the evidence that Moyo knew that her representations were false, namely, she knew that she and First Nation Insurance Group were not authorized to issue performance bonds in Arkansas and had no intention of paying on the performance bond should a dispute arise. She intended to induce Old St. Paul to pay a premium on the performance bond and to delay seeking legal assistance in making a claim on the performance bond, all based on Old St. Paul's reliance on her false representations. Old St. Paul justifiably relied on her false representations. Finally, Old St. Paul suffered damages as a result of its reliance. There is no genuine issue of material fact as to whether Moyo's actions directed at Old St. Paul constitute the tort of fraud. Therefore, summary judgment is granted in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on its claim against Moyo for fraud. For all the same reasons, summary judgment is also granted on Old St. Paul's claim of fraud against First Nation Insurance Group.
6. Punitive Damages
Finally, Old St. Paul seeks summary judgment on its claim for punitive damages. Punitive damages may be imposed to punish a wrongdoer and to deter the wrongdoer and others from similar conduct. In order to recover punitive damages, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that (1) the defendant knew or ought to have known, in the light of the surrounding circumstances, that his or her conduct would naturally and probably result in injury and that he or she continued such conduct with malice or reckless disregard of the consequences from which malice may be inferred, or (2) the defendant intentionally pursued a course of conduct for the purpose of causing injury, or both. AMI 2218. Even when these elements are shown, the finder of fact is not required to assess punitive damages. Id. Therefore, it would be improper to enter summary judgment on punitive damages.
CONCLUSION
For the foregoing reasons, Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Document # 153. Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment on its claims against Cong Li is denied. Summary judgment is granted in favor of Old St. Paul on the issue of liability on the following claims: (1) against First Nation Insurance Group for breach of the performance bond; bad faith; violation of Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101; and fraud; (2) against Gwen Moyo for violation of Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101 and fraud; and (3) against Daniel Esparza and Craig Greene for violation of Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101. Genuine issues of material fact remain as to the amount of compensatory damages to which Old St. Paul is entitled on those claims. Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment as to punitive damages is denied. On its own motion, Old St. Paul's claims against James Zoucha are dismissed without prejudice. Daniel Esparza's motion for summary judgment is DENIED. Document # 156.
Trial on the remaining issues will begin at 9:00 a.m. on May 4, 2010, in the large courtroom, 615 S. Main Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Counsel should be present at 8:30 a.m.
NOTES
[1] The $121,079.65 represented a 4.5% premium on the overall contract price.
[2] Old St. Paul also notified them that two entities had asserted liens on the project: John Widener d/b/a Boaz Home Improvement Company, LLC, and Albert Alexander d/b/a A & A Stucco Co.
[3] Gwen Moyo is currently imprisoned at a federal correctional unit in Marianna, Florida. On April 15, 2009, a judgment was imposed against Moyo in the Eastern District of Louisiana. She was found guilty of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, insurance crimes affecting interstate commerce, money laundering, and engaging or attempting to engage in unlawful monetary transactions. AA Communications, Inc., was also found guilty on all counts of those same charges. As a part of that judgment, the court ordered Moyo to pay restitution to three different entities. Old St. Paul was awarded restitution in the amount of $2,000,000. The interest requirement was waived.
[4] Old St. Paul asserts two different counts of fraud. First, the defendants fraudulently represented that they were authorized insurers issuing valid performance and payment bonds. Second, the defendants fraudulently investigated Old St. Paul's claim on the bonds by attempting to induce false statements and the generation of false records, and by generating false records so as to deny liability under the bonds.
[5] Old St. Paul says that the defendants were not authorized or licensed by the State of Arkansas to solicit, sell, or effectuate surety bonds for projects within the State of Arkansas. In so doing, Old St. Paul says the defendants violated the Arkansas Unauthorized Insurers Act, Ark.Code Ann. § 23-65-101 et seq.
[6] The Court also awarded restitution to CD Champion Hotels, Inc., in the amount of $142,252, and to Great Southern Dredging in the amount of $321,555.
[7] The letter is written on AA Risk Management letterhead and lists Greene as the Director of Construction, Claim Division.
[8] The letter is written on AA Risk Management letterhead and signed by Gwen Moyo. Greene is copied as representing "Construction claims." Esparza is copied as representing First Nation Insurance Group.
[9] Although Esparza styles his filing as a motion for summary judgment, the deadline for filing dispositive motions was extended up to and including March 12, 2010, pursuant to a March 5 order, and was later extended to March 15 pursuant to an order that same day. Esparza was on notice of the motions deadline and of the Court's extensions of that deadline. Esparza filed his motion for summary judgment more than two weeks after the most recently imposed deadline. Not only did Esparza's filing miss the deadline, but its content is more indicative of a response to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment than a stand-alone motion. It is also unaccompanied by a separate statement of material facts, as required by Local Rule 56.1(a). Rather than discard altogether Esparza's filing as an untimely motion, the Court will treat it as a timely response to Old St. Paul's motion for summary judgment.
[10] In his affidavit, Rev. Anthony states that on January 10, 2007, he met with Moyo, Kenneth "Ted" Blockett (owner of Templebloc, the general contractor), Samuel Turner (the architect), Graig Greene, and Daniel Esparza. Old St. Paul has submitted a recording of that meeting. In the recording, Esparza holds himself out to be a representative of First Nation Insurance Group, which explicitly contradicts paragraph 2 of the brief in support of his styled motion for summary judgment.
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Namespaces are a great way to organize code. However, I recently found out that even putting your classes in a carefully organized namespace hierarchy will not shield you from name conflict problems as you move to newer versions of .NET framework or third party libraries.
I ran into two rather unfortunate scenarios in the last couple of days. This post describes the first scenario (hence, “part 1″).
It was your class, but now it’s their class.
Long time ago, I created class Lazy<T> that implemented lazy initialization for objects of type T. One would use it like this:
This code worked perfectly under .NET 3.5 and earlier. But then, on a lucky day, Microsoft decided to implement their own Lazy<T> in .NET Framework 4, and put it in the System namespace. So, when I compile the above code under .NET 4, I get an error, saying that there is an ambiguity between System.Lazy and Ikriv.Util.Lazy.
If Lazy were not a template, I could have resolved it by specifying
using Lazy = Ikriv.Util.Lazy;
Unfortunately, this does not work with templates. So, now I have to choose between these options:
Fully qualify Ikriv.Util.Lazy every time it is used. Code readability will suffer.
Rename Ikriv.Util.Lazy to something else. This will change previously published interface, which is not good. Also, I can’t think of a better name: the very reason I had the name conflict is because Microsoft chose the same name as I did, probably because this is the most natural name for this class.
Convert the code to use System.Lazy instead of Ikriv.Util.Lazy. This will take time and some testing. Fortunately, the two classes are virtually identical, but we may not be that lucky next time.
Frankly, I don’t like any of those solutions.
How could I have avoided the problem? I am not sure. After all, I cannot anticipate what classes Microsoft will decide to throw into the System namespace in the future. I could probably prefix all my classes with something like Ivk (Ikriv.Util.IvkLazy?), but then what’s the point of namespaces? Also, Ivk peppered everywhere will affect code readability.
The good news is that we don’t upgrade to new version of .NET framework every day, so events of this kind should be rare. |
Development and field validation of a biotic ligand model predicting chronic copper toxicity to Daphnia magna.
In this study, we developed a toxicity model predicting the long-term effects of copper on the reproduction of the cladoceran Daphnia magna that is based on previously reported toxicity tests in 35 exposure media with different water chemistries. First, it was demonstrated that the acute copper biotic ligand model (BLM) for D. magna could not serve as a reliable basis for predicting chronic copper toxicity. Consequently, BLM constants for chronic exposures were derived by multiple regression analysis of 21-d median effective concentrations (EC50s; expressed as Cu2+ activity) versus physicochemistry from a large toxicity dataset and the results of an additional experiment in which the individual effect of sodium on copper toxicity was investigated. The effect of sodium on chronic toxicity (log K NaBL = 2.91) seemed to be similar to its effect on acute toxicity (log K NaBL = 3.19). However, in contrast to the acute BLM, no significant calcium, magnesium, or combined competition effect was observed, and an increase in proton competition and bioavailability of CuOH+ and CuCO3 complexes was noted. Some indirect evidence was also found for some limited toxicity of complexes of copper with two of three tested types of dissolved organic matter. Because the latter was only a minor effect, this factor was not included in the chronic Cu BLM. The newly developed model performed well in predicting 21-d EC50s and no-observed-effect concentrations in natural water samples: 79% of the toxicity threshold values were predicted within a factor of two of the observed values. It is clear, however, that more research is needed to provide information on the exact mechanisms that have resulted in different BLM constants for chronic exposures (as opposed to acute exposures). It is suggested that the developed model can contribute to the improvement of risk assessment procedures of copper by incorporating bioavailability of copper in these regulatory exercises. |
Quantification of Aromaticity of Heterocyclic Systems Using Interaction Coordinates.
Recently, we proposed an aromaticity index based on interaction coordinates (AIBIC) ( J. Phys. Chem. A 2016 , 120 , 2894 - 2901 ). This index works well for the aromatic hydrocarbons. However, in the case of heterocyclic systems, the AIBIC overestimates the aromaticity indicating many of them to be more aromatic than benzene, which seems unlikely. Because of the differences in the electronegativity of the carbon and the other heteroatoms, the electron density is partially localized near the more electronegative atom(s) of the aromatic fragment. This localized electron density does not contribute to the aromaticity that is due to the delocalized electron density over the central ring. To account for this reduction in the delocalized electron density, a correction is introduced based on Pauling's electronegativity equation. When the corrected interaction coordinates are used in the computation of AIBIC, we get a new index-aromaticity index based on interaction coordinates corrected. This new index, when computed for a variety of heterocyclic systems, yields results in line with the expectations, and its usefulness in quantifying aromaticity appears to be very promising. |
ADOTAS – Google reaches for the stars, Turkish Airlines scores a slam-dunk and Joe Biden is just Joe Biden. Yep, it’s just another week in AdLand.
But which ads have been setting the web alight over the last seven days? Here are our five picks.
Enjoy!
5. Official Call of Duty®, “Advanced Warfare Reveal Trailer”
While game trailers very rarely feature on this round-up, Call of Duty’s latest teaser makes pretty good grounds for an exception. Firstly, it’s stonkingly popular, racking up more than half a million shares since its release last week.
Secondly, Sledgehammer games is undeniably aiming for a cinematic scope, not least by casting “House of Cards” star Kevin Spacey. Spacey is also evidently playing the exact same character (albeit dropping the “Foghorn Leghorn” voice he applies for Frank Underwood) as he monologues about democracy, power and other evil guy things.
For all its portent, my assumption is that the real game is less about American nation-building and adventurism in the 21st Century than the trailer suggests. It’s probably mostly about blowing up bridges. And that’s fine too.
4. Turkish Airlines, “Euroleague Epic Pool Dunk”
Social media and camera-enabled phones have irrevocably transformed the humble pool party. Whereas the idea used to be sit back with pals around the ol’ watering hole, YouTube and Vine turned the pool into the new gladiators’ arena (if you have no idea what I’m talking about, here’s Exhibit A [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFu5qXMuaJU]).
That’s right: we’re talking Epic Pool Dunks. A wily genre pitched somewhere between the precision of a Rube Goldberg device and the pain potential of a Fail video, there’s literally hundreds of hours of these online. Thank me later.
Supporting Euroleague Basketball, Turkish Airlines produced their own Epic Pool Dunk, which makes up what it lacks in spontaneity with frantic Michael Bay-esque editing.
3. Carlsberg, “Fan Squad”
There are all sorts of things that can get in the way of a salubrious evening watching football with your fellow man. Maybe the telly’s too small, maybe the pub’s too crowded, maybe the beer doesn’t appear on little Jetsons-style conveyer belts (imagine that!).
Like a distinctly over-18’s version of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, Carlsberg’s latest spot imagines the perfect pub. No more will your vision be obscured by errant hairstyles, no longer will a ref’s bad call ruin the night, no longer will your beer not be delivered on a Jetsons-style conveyor belt. I can’t emphasize this detail enough.
While Carlsberg doesn’t make any explicit promises for when this Pub of Pubs might become a reality, a man can dream.
2. Google, “To The Moon”
I’ve never understood why so many children want to be astronauts. After all, the moon is the one place you can be absolutely sure does not have any ice cream, television or Action Man toys.
For the less pragmatically-minded, Google’s latest ad charts one woman’s growing love affair with the wonders of cosmos. This is all conveniently shown through various Google apps and products, including one that looks like the map screen from the video game Mass Effect.
With all this talk of blood moons, astrology and the end of the world dominating (certain corners of) the internet, credit to Google for redressing the balance with a little straight science. Bill Nye would be proud.
Vice-president Joe Biden confirms his status as the American Boris Johnson in this new spot playing off the famously gregarious politician.
Paired up with HBO’s fictional “Veep,” Julia-Louis Dreyfus, the pair take Washington D.C. by storm in a yellow convertible, like a surreal reboot of “Lethal Weapon.” A couple pit-stops include: arguing over ice cream with Michelle Obama and inserting fake headlines in the Washington Post. Bringing us full circle back to Kevin Spacey, the best line in the whole video comes when Dreyfus does her best “House Of Cards” impression. In her words, “We can all look directly into the camera, Kevin; the point is, you’re not supposed to.”
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Pervasive nanoscale deformation twinning as a catalyst for efficient energy dissipation in a bioceramic armour.
Hierarchical composite materials design in biological exoskeletons achieves penetration resistance through a variety of energy-dissipating mechanisms while simultaneously balancing the need for damage localization to avoid compromising the mechanical integrity of the entire structure and to maintain multi-hit capability. Here, we show that the shell of the bivalve Placuna placenta (~99 wt% calcite), which possesses the unique optical property of ~80% total transmission of visible light, simultaneously achieves penetration resistance and deformation localization via increasing energy dissipation density (0.290 ± 0.072 nJ μm(-3)) by approximately an order of magnitude relative to single-crystal geological calcite (0.034 ± 0.013 nJ μm(-3)). P. placenta, which is composed of a layered assembly of elongated diamond-shaped calcite crystals, undergoes pervasive nanoscale deformation twinning (width ~50 nm) surrounding the penetration zone, which catalyses a series of additional inelastic energy dissipating mechanisms such as interfacial and intracrystalline nanocracking, viscoplastic stretching of interfacial organic material, and nanograin formation and reorientation. |
Challenger Banks, Fintechs, Start-Ups. These are the buzzwords of today and some of the most exciting organisations to work for. Well what if you could work for a Fintech that makes other Fintechs? Sounds pretty great doesn't it!? Well what if I also told you that they ranked in the Top 25 Start-Ups in the UK last year. If you're excited as I am writing this, then read onto the role description below
This is an amazing opportunity for a skilled React Native developer to work for one of the most forward thinking and innovative companies of its kind on a contract basis. You need to have extensive experience in React Native and be able to hold your own with some of the best and brightest in the industry today. If you think you could do this and help drive a renaissance in Financial Services then read onto the requirements.
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As the April 17 deadline for filing income tax returns and paying federal income taxes approaches, it is important that we all remind ourselves of an important point: Income taxation and the Internal Revenue Service are irreconcilable with the principles of a free society.
Another way to put it is this: If you’re living in a society in which the government wields the power to seize the fruits of your earnings, you are not living in a free society, no matter how convinced you are.
Americans lived without income taxation for more than a century.
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This type of rotary damper generally includes a damper body including a receiving hole with a bottom portion formed therein, a rotor rotatably fitted in an opening side end portion of the receiving hole, a piston movably disposed in a portion of the receiving hole between the rotor and the bottom potion, and movement means that causes the piston to be moved according to the rotation of the rotor. Inner space of the receiving hole between the rotor and the bottom portion is divided by the piston into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first and second chambers are filled with fluid such as viscose fluid. The movement means includes a cam mechanism disposed between the rotor and the piston and a coil spring that biases the piston toward the rotor. The cam mechanism allows the piston to be moved by the coil spring toward the rotor when the rotor is rotated in one direction. On the other hand, when the rotor is rotated in the other direction, the cam mechanism causes the piston to be moved in a direction away from the rotor against a biasing force of the coil spring.
When the piston is moved toward the rotor, the viscose fluid in the first chamber flows into the second chamber. Flow resistance of the viscose fluid at this time limits the speed of rotation of the rotor in the one direction to a low speed. When the piston is moved to the other direction, the viscose fluid in the second chamber flows into the first chamber. The flow resistance at this time is kept to be negligibly small. Therefore, the rotor can be rotated in the other direction at a high speed.
When the rotary damper described above is used in a toilet, for example, the damper body is fixed to either one of a toilet body and a toilet lid and the rotor is fixed to the other. In this case, the damper body and the rotor are fixed to the toilet body and the toilet lid such that the rotation speed of the toilet lid is limited to a low speed when the toilet lid is rotated in a closing direction and the toilet lid can be rotated at a high speed when rotated in an opening direction.
When the toilet lid is rotated through about 90 degrees from a closed position and the piston is moved to a predetermined position toward the rotor, the piston becomes rotatable in the one direction. As a result, the rotor becomes rotatable together with the piston in the one direction, allowing the toilet lid to be rotated through more than 90 degrees. Moreover, the coil spring rotationally biases the piston in the one direction. Therefore, after being rotated through 90 degrees from the closed position, the toilet lid is further rotated in the opening direction by the rotational biasing force of the coil spring. The toilet lid is stopped when it is abutted against a tank disposed in the toilet (refer to Patent Document 1). |
Q:
elasticdump How do I use offset?
When elasticdump is stopped and restarted, it tries to execute after offset.
but an error occurs.
[Execute command]
nohup ./elasticdump --input=http://host/common --output=http://host/common --type=data --limit=1000 --offset=1000 &
[error]
Error Emitted =>
{"error":{"root_cause":[{"type":"action_request_validation_exception","reason":"Validation
Failed: 1: using [from] is not allowed in a scroll
context;"}],"type":"action_request_validation_exception","reason":"Validation
Failed: 1: using [from] is not allowed in a scroll
context;"},"status":400}
How do I use offset???
A:
From the notes in the elasticdump project:
if you are using Elasticsearch version 6.0.0 or higher the offset parameter is no longer allowed in the scrollContext
What you can do to prevent this (as long as you don't cross the 10000 limit) is to not use the offset parameter (i.e. no scroll context) and provide a search body instead with from and size settings, like this:
nohup ./elasticdump --input=http://host/common --output=http://host/common --type=data --searchBody='{"from": 1000, "size": 1000, "query": { "match_all": {} }}' &
UPDATE:
If you have more than 10K records and elasticdump is prone to stop midway, I suggest leveraging the snapshot/restore feature in order to move the data from one server to another.
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Q:
How does a car with keyless entry know where the key is?
If I hold the car key and touch the handle on the door, the car locks the doors. But if I leave the key inside the car, it won't lock itself.
How does the car know where the key is located? What mechanism does it use to triangulate the key? It can't be using ultrasound since ultrasound doesn't go through objects and is directional. It can't be radio wave either, unless the car can accurately measure down to nanoseconds.
A:
They either use multiple antennas for each exterior zone of the car and/or use RF in combination with other sensors, for instance detecting that the user has touched the front driver's side door handle.
An Atmel brochure about these "passive entry/passive start" systems describes the latter:
Passive Entry (PE)
The passive entry function allows the driver to unlock the
vehicle's doors without activating the key fob. However,
some user action is needed to trigger the system such as
approaching the door, or touching or pulling on the door
handle. When the vehicle detects such an activity, it starts to
search for the key fob outside the vehicle cabin. This is called
localization. Once the fob has been authenticated, the doors
unlock automatically
It includes this diagram of a typical system:
The former system, consisting of multiple exterior antennas is described here by a manufacturer of magnetic components:
PKE Systems work by having a series of LF (low frequency, 20kHz, 125kHz & 134kHz) transmitter antennas, depending on chip-set used, both inside and outside the vehicle. External antennas are located in the door hadler, mirrors or trunk position. When vehicle is triggered either, close to vehicle, pulling the hadle or touching it an LF signal is transmitted from the antennas to the Key. Key is activated and transmited its ID back to the vehicle using RF channel, if Key code is correct the electronic module unlock the vehicle.
They include the following diagram:
In order to prevent the key from being locked in the car, both systems also include a set of antennas inside the car that are designed specifically to detect keyfobs that are specifically inside of the car. These, as well as the exterior localized antennas use lower RF frequencies presumably to improve localization of the signal. The ability of the interior antennas to discriminate keyfobs inside versus outside of the car is further helped by the car's shell being a large metal box that will help to impede the antennas from picking up keyfobs outside of the vehicle.
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Lake Torrens
Lake Torrens is a large ephemeral, normally endorheic salt lake in central South Australia. After sufficiently extreme rainfall events, the lake flows out through the Pirie-Torrens corridor to the Spencer Gulf.
Description
Lake Torrens lies between the Arcoona Plateau to the west and the Flinders Ranges to the east, about north of Port Augusta and about north of the Adelaide city centre. The lake is approximately above sea level, with a maximum depth of 1 m. It is located within the boundaries of Lake Torrens National Park.
Lake Torrens stretches approximately in length and in average width. It is Australia's second largest lake when filled with water and encompasses an area of .
The Lake Torrens catchment is an endorheic basin, having no outflow of water to the ocean.
History
Approximately 35,000 years ago, the lake water was fresh to brackish, but has become increasingly saline since. The traditional owners of the area are the Arabunna peoples to the north, the Kokatha to the west and the Kyuni to the east. The first European to see the lake was Edward Eyre in 1839 who spotted the salt bed from Mount Arden at the head of the Spencer Gulf. Eyre named the lake after Colonel Robert Torrens who was one of the founders of the South Australian colony.
The lake filled in 1897 and again in April 1989. The 1989 filling resulted in the lake outflowing through the Pirie-Torrens corridor to the Spencer Gulf, suggesting it likely did so in 1897 as well. It has a thin salt crust with red-brown clays beneath, which are soft and boggy. The area around the lake is sparsely vegetated with samphire, saltbush and bluebush.
In April 2013, the full extent of Lake Torrens was gazetted by the Government of South Australia as a locality with the name Lake Torrens.
Protected area status
South Australian government
The full extent of Lake Torrens has been protected as a national park under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 since 1991.
Non-statutory arrangements
Lake Torrens is part of an area known as the Inland Saline Lakes which has been listed in the Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia since at least 1995.
Lake Torrens has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area known as the Lake Torrens Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supported up to 100,000 breeding banded stilts during the major filling event of 1989. It may occasionally support over 1% of the world population of red-capped plovers. Cinnamon quail-thrushes are also common in the IBA.
See also
Lake Eyre
List of lakes of South Australia
Pirie–Torrens corridor
References
Category:Far North (South Australia)
Torrens
Category:DIWA-listed wetlands
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Robin Hood He Ain’t
We sentimentalize Robin Hood, but though the notion of robbing the rich to help the poor may sound romantic, stripped down it’s simply a glorification of outlawry. What then can be said of outlaws who rob authors to help nobody at all but themselves? What can be said is, “Boy, crime really pays!”
Dotcom invited him to his enormous rented mansion for a swim and some cupcakes.
The visitor’s admiration for the bandit is not unique. To a generation of misguided libertarians who feel entitled to accept stolen goods, Dotcom is a cult hero. After armed forces raided his opulent stronghold, the unrepentant buccaneer responded with typical braggadocio. “Two helicopters and 76 heavily armed officers to arrest a man alleged of copyright crimes — think about that. Hollywood is importing their movie scripts into the real world and sends armed forces to protect their outdated business model.”
If Dotcom is referring to that outdated business model known as property rights, he may have difficulty persuading a court that it should be replaced by one based on stealing. If he can’t make his case, he faces 20 years in prison.
The tragedy is that he will have so many rooting for him. Jonathan Hutchison of the New York Times reports that “After the court granted him access he began using Twitter…, amassing more than 46,000 followers in just two weeks…
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When the punishment fails to fit the crime, folks will rally behind the criminal. In this case, sending this guy away for 20 years is excessive, so I can understand why folks rally behind him.
The same thing happened with that lady who had a jury give her punitive damages far beyond her means. Sure, the jury can say that she should pay a ridiculous amount of money, but that doesn’t mean that she actually has the cash to pay. Maybe the jury should have looked at her bank account first;)
When punishments around infringement fit the crime, then I can see people rallying behind the under paid authors. In the mean time, it’s just bad press, which doesn’t help the cause.
This makes good sense. It’s just that when your pocket has been picked you say “I’d like to kill that guy!” So there is a strong need to punish those who violate us, and sometimes it can be over the top.
I agree that that kind of punishment is very tough, but at long last they’re fighting against piracy, and those hard punishments work as a deterrent.
Maybe it’s too much, but something needed to be done.
And I agree that those libertarians have got the sympathy of far too many people with lies: outdated model, greedy Hollywood moguls, that stealing is sharing culture…
By the way, I doubt I’ll make a donation to Wikipedia again; I’ll let those libertarians, which want everything for free on the Internet, maintain it.
But I’m glad to say that in Spain, where I live and which used to be a lost market for digital contents (those libertarians conquered everybody, even journalists), things are changing. New models are emerging (I mean Spotify, Amazon and websites similar to Netflix, not thieves), people are getting used to paying for those things, and a new law, similar to SOPA, is shutting down rogue sites.
In almost every bank, railroad station, hotel, and school one can rent a locker. A small space one can use for ones own purposes, as long as one pays a small amount of money. Some of these lockers are used for legal purposes, some for illegal purposes. The owners of the lockers have no control over their usage, so they are not responsible.
At almost airport, and in all major cities, one can rent a car. A medium sized space one can use for ones own purposes, as long as one pays a medium sized amount of money. Some of these cars are used for legal purposes, some for illegal purposes. The owners of the cars have no control over their usage, so they are not responsible.
In almost village, city or country, one can rent a house. A large space one can use for ones own purposes, as long as one pays a large amount of money. Some of these houses are used for legal purposes, some for illegal purposes. The owners of the houses have no control over their usage, so they are not responsible.
and…
At many places on the Internet, one can rent some storage space. Some mega bytes one can use for ones own purposes, as long as one pays a small amount of money, or, sometimes, completely for free. Some of mega bytes are used for legal purposes, some for illegal purposes. The owners of the servers and domains have no control over their usage, BUT STILL, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE.
To put it differently: it’s not the Robin Hood’s who are persecuted, it’s the owner of Sherwood Forest, and if I remember correctly, that was the Sheriff of Nottingham. First problem, there’s millions of Sheriffs of Nottingham out there, in the real world, who are commiting the very same crime. Second problem, all the Robin Hood’s go free, and they will always find another forest.
Thieves ought to be caught and punished, but if the thieves are difficult to catch, it makes no sense to persecute the locker-, car-, house- or website-owners, no matter how much money they earned by renting out their space.
If we don’t do that in the real world, we shouldn’t do it in the digital world, either. |
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When it comes to the death penalty, aggravating factors are weighed against mitigating circumstances.
Well, you can bet Joseph Bennett, 54, of Northampton, was pretty aggravated in recent days when someone stole an air conditioning unit from a building Bennett owns in the 1800 block of Weaversville Road in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
If Pennsylvania State Police at Bethlehem catch the creep who ripped off the AC during one of the worst heat waves in the past 10 years, I say ask for death.
To get serious for just a second, excessive heat can and does kill people.
But, enough of that. Stealing air conditioning when it's needed most is a crime against humanity and should be treated most sternly by the law.
State police ask anyone who knows anything about the crime to call 610-861-2026.
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Q:
Lista de Objetos(com alguns objetos como atributos) para DataGridView - C#
Como eu faço para mostra a Rua ou o CEP da lista abaixo no DataGridView.
Lista de Pessoas (para mostrar no datagridview)
List<Pessoa> Pessoas;
Classe Pessoa
using System;
public class Pessoa
{
public int id { get; set; }
public string Nome { get; set; }
public Endereco Endereco { get; set; }
}
Classe Endereço
using System;
public class Endereco
{
public int id { get; set; }
public string Rua { get; set; }
public string cep { get; set; }
}
O minha intenção é mudar o valor que aparece. Está aparecendo a pasta mais a classe: Model.Endereco
A:
Utilize o Linq para formatar os dados, o DataGridView não aceita objetos agrupados, ou lista de um objeto principal, e mesmo reescrevendo ToString(), que eu vejo como técnica errada, não conseguiria trazer os dois campos que são essenciais a sua consulta.
Faça uma expressão com Linq dessa forma:
GridView.DataSource = Pessoas.Select(x => new
{
x.id,
x.Nome,
Rua = x.Endereco.Rua,
Cep = x.Endereco.Cep
})
.ToList();
Links:
Executando consultas com LINQ e expressões Lambda
Introdução a consultas LINQ (C#)
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Q:
HttpRequest.Files is empty when posting file through HttpClient
Server-side:
public HttpResponseMessage Post([FromUri]string machineName)
{
HttpResponseMessage result = null;
var httpRequest = HttpContext.Current.Request;
if (httpRequest.Files.Count > 0 && !String.IsNullOrEmpty(machineName))
...
Client-side:
public static void PostFile(string url, string filePath)
{
if (String.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(url) || String.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(filePath))
throw new ArgumentNullException();
if (!File.Exists(filePath))
throw new FileNotFoundException();
using (var handler = new HttpClientHandler { Credentials= new NetworkCredential(AppData.UserName, AppData.Password, AppCore.Domain) })
using (var client = new HttpClient(handler))
using (var content = new MultipartFormDataContent())
using (var ms = new MemoryStream(File.ReadAllBytes(filePath)))
{
var fileContent = new StreamContent(ms);
fileContent.Headers.ContentDisposition = new ContentDispositionHeaderValue("attachment")
{
FileName = Path.GetFileName(filePath)
};
content.Add(fileContent);
content.Headers.ContentType = new MediaTypeHeaderValue("application/octet-stream");
var result = client.PostAsync(url, content).Result;
result.EnsureSuccessStatusCode();
}
}
At the server-side httpRequest.Files collection is always empty. But headers (content-length etc...) are right.
A:
You shouldn't use HttpContext for getting the files in ASP.NET Web API. Take a look at this example written by Microsoft (http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/ASPNET-Web-API-File-Upload-a8c0fb0d/sourcecode?fileId=67087&pathId=565875642).
public class UploadController : ApiController
{
public async Task<HttpResponseMessage> PostFile()
{
// Check if the request contains multipart/form-data.
if (!Request.Content.IsMimeMultipartContent())
{
throw new HttpResponseException(HttpStatusCode.UnsupportedMediaType);
}
string root = HttpContext.Current.Server.MapPath("~/App_Data");
var provider = new MultipartFormDataStreamProvider(root);
try
{
StringBuilder sb = new StringBuilder(); // Holds the response body
// Read the form data and return an async task.
await Request.Content.ReadAsMultipartAsync(provider);
// This illustrates how to get the form data.
foreach (var key in provider.FormData.AllKeys)
{
foreach (var val in provider.FormData.GetValues(key))
{
sb.Append(string.Format("{0}: {1}\n", key, val));
}
}
// This illustrates how to get the file names for uploaded files.
foreach (var file in provider.FileData)
{
FileInfo fileInfo = new FileInfo(file.LocalFileName);
sb.Append(string.Format("Uploaded file: {0} ({1} bytes)\n", fileInfo.Name, fileInfo.Length));
}
return new HttpResponseMessage()
{
Content = new StringContent(sb.ToString())
};
}
catch (System.Exception e)
{
return Request.CreateErrorResponse(HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError, e);
}
}
}
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Join an amazing tag team matchup, with iconic brawlers from TEKKEN and Street Fighter, making up one of the most diverse character line-ups in fighting game history.
Battle dozens of playable characters including Ryu, Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter as well as Kazuya, Nina and Bob from TEKKEN.
Experience new gameplay mechanics to suit fans of both series.
Packing a punch
With its slickly animated, hand-drawn style, Street Fighter X TEKKEN on PlayStation 3 doesn't pull any punches. Whether you're choosing characters such as the monstrous Ogre or the overconfident M. Bison, each fighter brings a colourful and vibrant flair that makes them a joy to watch and interact with.
While this is one of the few times the TEKKEN warriors have been in playable 2D, none of them loses the dynamic energy they're known for. Going toe-to-toe with the Street Fighter roster, battles are spectacles of flashy moves, stylish stances and dramatic effects.
Each animated battleground also features a variety of events to tempt your eyes away from the action. Like the fighting itself, anything can happen in the backgrounds of Street Fighter X TEKKEN, as mammoths chase hovercrafts and guest stars put on a show. Can you spot the lurking likes of Haggar from Final Fight or even the game's producer Yoshinori Ono?
Clash of the titans
Two world dominating beat 'em ups collide for the first time in Street Fighter X TEKKEN on PlayStation 3 - and with them comes an incredible variety of characters to choose from. Over 40 battlers are in the race to possess the mysterious Pandora, each with their own fighting style and personality. If you've enjoyed either Street Fighter or TEKKEN you'll find a favourite here... along with a few surprises.
From Capcom's roster of hardened world warriors, the well-known likes of Vega, Ryu and Chun-Li are joined by some of the new faces from Street Fighter IV, such as Able and Rufus. A few others have escaped from the mean streets of Capcom's other brawling masterwork, Final Fight, to join the game as well, including Poison and Hugo.
Namco Bandai's TEKKEN fights back with a great selection of fighters, such as Jin, Bob and Julia. These King of Iron Fist veterans use a different style of fighting that blends perfectly with the Street Fighter characters, so no matter who you choose you'll find yourself right at home.
There are a few other unexpected guest stars making their fighting game debut. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan mascot Toro and his neighbour Kuro become the first feisty felines to fight in Street Fighter X TEKKEN, while inFAMOUS' electric hero Cole MacGrath is also available to play. There are even more characters to discover - can you find them all?
Cross the line
Are you a World Warrior or the King of Iron Fist? Street Fighter X TEKKEN on PlayStation 3 seamlessly blends these two classic series into an incredible experience no fighting game fan can ignore.
Set on a 2D environment, the rules are simple - beat your opponent before they defeat you. Street Fighter X TEKKEN packs a powerful one-two punch of being accessible and deep, so anyone can pick it up and play, while it takes time to master the mechanics to get the most out of the game.
Using a tag team format, you choose two characters from a collection of over 40 and duke it out, switching between the two to change your fighting style and allowing your partner to recover health. Along with a staggering variety of special moves and techniques, there is also the Gem System which grants your fighters additional boosts such as speed or defence. Should you find yourself in trouble, you can also sacrifice one of your partners for a temporary increase in strength, although be warned - if you don't defeat your opponent in this limited time you will automatically lose the bout.
With its deep fighting system and a wealth of unlockable characters and features, Street Fighter X TEKKEN has something for everyone. Whether you're a Street Fighter sensei or a TEKKEN master, Capcom has created a game which is rich and rewarding without sacrificing the appeal of either series.
Dream team supreme
No fighting game is complete without a great range of multiplayer options to battle your mates, and Street Fighter X TEKKEN on PlayStation 3 doesn't disappoint. Before you put on your fighting gloves, it's best to warm up in the Training mode or tackle the comprehensive Tutorial mode, hosted by everybody's favourite Street Fighter punching bag, Dan.
Not ready for the big matchup quite yet? Then the Trial and Mission modes are ideal to hone your skills. Mission mode tasks you with defeating a computer-controlled opponent under special conditions, while Trial puts you through your paces as you perform a variety of special moves and combos.
Now it's time to customise your favourite characters. Street Fighter X TEKKEN lets you change the fighters' costume colours, the type of special ability Gems you can use during bouts, your quick combos and your personal Battle Profile. Don't forget to set up the controls as you want as well, so there are no excuses in the heat of battle.
If you're ready to step into the ring, up to three friends can join you offline and online via PlayStation Network for four player fights. While the regular mode allows you to tag your partner in and out of the bout, Scramble mode lets all four of you jump into battle at once for the ultimate in chaotic combat.
Street Fighter X TEKKEN allows you to play how you want to play. Strategy is all-important when you have a partner relying on you, and the fast and furious gameplay is matched by the fun of discovering which characters work well together. Don't forget you can train together online in the Briefing Room and study the very best players in Replay mode. |
Q:
ftruncate trunc file in c cannot find this function
I want to truncate the file something like setsizeof() with FILE *
I'm developing vs 2003 windows
#include <unistd.h> there's no such lib
how can I do it freopen() truncates all the data vut doesn't write- getting EINVAL error
some help?????
A:
_chsize function does the job better it get fd ans size to change to
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Want to get away from it all? Why not join Duane “Generalissimo” Patterson and me on a seven-day cruise this summer to Alaska? Starting July 27th, we’ll take the inside passage on Holland America’s MS Zuiderdam:
Come cruise the Alaskan Inside Passage with Generalissimo Duane and Blogger Ed. There is no better place to travel, no better way to travel and no better folks to travel with. Alaska, the last frontier, see it as only Holland America can show it. Come with us as we cruise along miles of pristine coastlines, saddle right up to gigantic blue glaciers and wonder at the incredibly awesome waterfalls, fjords, and free flowing rivers. You will experience magnificent vistas as we sail through the straits of the Inland Passage encountering whales, porpoises, otters, eagles and all kinds of fabulous wildlife. Best of all you will do this while living in the luxury and comfort of the ms Zuiderdam, a premier Holland America ship.
Our Seven day itinerary includes stops along the way where you will have the opportunity to fly fish, pan for gold, partake in Native Alaskan culture, or just take a hike in some of the last virgin lands left in America.
Plus, Duane and I will do our TEMS show live on the ship, discussing politics and culture while traveling in the lap of luxury. Climb aboard!
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Q:
Linux - Postgres psql retrieving undesired table
I've got the following problem:
There is a Postgres database which I need to get data from, via a Nagios Linux distribution.
My intention is to make a resulting SELECT be saved to a .txt, that would be sent via email to me using MUTT.
Until now, I've done:
#!/bin/sh
psql -d roaming -U thdroaming -o saida.txt << EOF
\d
\pset border 2
SELECT central, imsi, mapver, camel, nrrg, plmn, inoper, natms, cba, cbaz, stall, ownms, imsi_translation, forbrat FROM vw_erros_mgisp_totalizador
EOF
My problem is:
The .txt "saida.txt" is bringing me info about the database, as follows:
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Esquema | Nome | Tipo | Dono
---------+----------------------------------+-----------+------------
public | apns | tabela | jmsilva
public | config_imsis_centrais | tabela | thdroaming
public | config_imsis_sgsn | tabela | postgres
(3 Registers)
+---------+---------+----------+---------+---------+--------+------------+-------+---------+----------+-------+-------+------------------+-----------+
| central | imsi | mapver | camel | nrrg | plmn | inoper | natms | cba | cbaz | stall | ownms | imsi_translation | forbrat |
+---------+---------+----------+---------+---------+--------+------------+-------+---------+----------+-------+-------+------------------+-----------+
| MCTA02 | 20210 | | | | | INOPER-127 | | | | | | | |
| MCTA02 | 20404 | | | | | INOPER-127 | | | | | | | |
| MCTA02 | 20408 | | | | | INOPER-127 | | | | | | | |
| MCTA02 | 20412 | | | | | INOPER-127 | | | | | | | |
.
.
.
How could I make the first table not to be imported to the .txt?
A:
Remove the '\d' portion of the script which causing listing the tables in the DB you see at the top of your output. So your script will become:
#!/bin/sh
psql -d roaming -U thdroaming -o saida.txt << EOF
\pset border 2
SELECT central, imsi, mapver, camel, nrrg, plmn, inoper, natms, cba, cbaz, stall, ownms, imsi_translation, forbrat FROM vw_erros_mgisp_totalizador
EOF
To get the output to appear CSV formatted in a file named /tmp/output.csv do you can do the following:
#!/bin/sh
psql -d roaming -U thdroaming -o saida.txt << EOF
\pset border 2
COPY (SELECT central, imsi, mapver, camel, nrrg, plmn, inoper, natms, cba, cbaz, stall, ownms, imsi_translation, forbrat FROM vw_erros_mgisp_totalizador) TO '/tmp/output.csv' WITH (FORMAT CSV)
EOF
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author:
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L. Foschini, V. Braito, G.G.C. Palumbo, G. Ponti,\
M. Dadina, R. Della Ceca, G. Di Cocco, P. Grandi, G. Malaguti
date: 'Received 02 July 2004; accepted 01 August 2004'
title: 'First [*XMM-Newton*]{} study of two Narrow–Line Seyfert 1 galaxies discovered in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey[^1]'
---
Introduction
============
The first studies of Markarian 359 (Davidson & Kinman 1978) and of similar objects led to the identification of a peculiar subclass of Seyfert galaxies: the Narrow-Line Seyfert 1 galaxies (NLS1) (Osterbrock & Pogge 1985, Goodrich 1989). Such objects presented an intriguing mixture of physical phenomena, which made them very attractive and popular during the last decade. Their distinctive optical characteristics are $FWHM(\rm H\beta) < 2000$ km/s, weak \[OIII\] and strong Fe II relative to H$\beta$, particularly \[OIII\]/H$\beta <3$ (see Grupe 2000, and Pogge 2000 for a review).
Stephens (1989) suggested that X–ray selection could be an efficient method to identify NLS1. Since then, many efforts have been devoted in analysing X–ray data of NLS1, mainly thanks to the satellites ROSAT, ASCA, and more recently *XMM-Newton* and *Chandra*. NLS1 typical characteristics in the X–ray domain are the presence of a soft X-ray excess, probably the high-energy tail of the radiation emitted from the accretion disk, a pronounced variability (NLS1 are the most variable AGNs known after blazars), and a steep photon index (e.g. Puchnarewicz et al. 1992, Boller et al. 1996, Wang et al. 1996, Grupe et al. 1998, 1999, Leighly 1999a,b). From all these studies, it resulted that NLS1 could have the smallest central BH mass among all AGN (as low as $10^5$ $M_{\odot}$) and super–Eddington accretion rates (e.g. Wang et al. 1996).
Since most of NLS1 are X-ray selected, it is not clear if the above mentioned characteristics are typical of these objects or are the result of a biased selection. For example, it is worth mentioning that some NLS1 could have X-ray behaviour similar to Seyfert 1 (see Fig. 8 of Boller et al. 1996). Therefore, it is necessary to try the inverse operation of selection, i.e. to study the X-ray characteristics of a large sample of optically selected NLS1. In this respect, the 150 NLS1 found in the Early Release of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS[^2]) by Williams et al. (2000) represent a valuable starting point.
In order to pursue this goal, the *XMM-Newton* public archive has been searched for coincidental position with SDSS galaxies of the sample of Williams et al. (2000). Two SDSS sources, SDSS J$141519.50-003021.6$ ($z=0.135$) and SDSS J$030639.57+000343.2$ ($z=0.107$), turned out to be in the *XMM-Newton* observed fields. The distance of the sources from the boresight was $603''$ and $170''$, respectively. For the sake of simplicity, they will be thereafter called SD1 and SD2, respectively. These sources were already observed in X–rays only by ROSAT (see Williams et al. 2002), and therefore the analysis of *XMM-Newton* data presented here represent the first $2-10$ keV study.
In this paper, $H_{0}=70$ km s$^{-1}$ Mpc$^{-1}$ is assumed throughout.
 
$XMM-Newton$ observation and data reduction
===========================================
For the processing, screening, and analysis of the data from the EPIC MOS1 and MOS2 (Turner et al. 2001) and PN cameras (Strüder et al. 2001), standard tools have been used (`XMM SAS v. 5.4.1` and HEAsoft `Xspec 11.3.1` and `Xronos 5.19`) and standard procedures described in Snowden et al. (2002) followed. The observations of both sources were affected by solar soft-proton flares, so that a cleaning was necessary.
To study variability, the lightcurves from EPIC-PN data were extracted, since this detector has the best time resolution in full frame mode ($\sim 73$ ms) and the highest throughput. The source region was centered in the optical position of the two NLS1, $\alpha=14:15:19.50$, $\delta=-00:30:21.6$ for SD1, and $\alpha=03:06:39.57$, $\delta=+00:03:43.2$ for SD2 (J2000, SDSS uncertainty $0.1''$, Pier et al. 2003), with a radius of $40''$ and $35''$, respectively. The background to be subtracted in the analysis was derived from an annular region with maximum radius of $2'$ for SD1, and from a circular region $1'$ wide near the source for SD2. The different radii of extraction were due to the position of the source in the detector chip (closeness to gaps).
Data from the same regions were also used for the spectral analysis. The spectra were rebinned so that each energy bin contained a minimum of 25 counts, and fitted only in the $0.5-10$ keV energy range because of the uncertainties in the MOS cameras calibration at lower energies (cf. Kirsch 2003). The photon redistribution matrix and the related ancillary file were created appropriately with the `rmfgen` and `arfgen` tasks of XMM-SAS.
Despite the high background, and the low statistics (particularly for SD1), the signal is significantly higher when compared to the background level, up to high energy (Fig. \[compsd2\]). Therefore, any feature at high energy can be due to the source.
![EPIC–PN global light curve of SD1, after cleaning for soft-proton flares, binned at $100$ s. Error bars are at $1\sigma$.[]{data-label="lcsd1"}](1582_f2.ps)
 
SDSS J$141519.50-003021.6$ (SD1)
================================
The source SD1 was in the field of view of the ObsID $0145480101$ during the observation performed on $2003-08-02$. All the EPIC detectors were set in full frame mode and collected data for an elapsed time of $23567$ s. However, the presence of soft–proton flares reduced the effective exposure to $6.7$ ks for both MOS and $6.1$ ks for PN.
The source displays a hint of variability (Fig. \[lcsd1\]), with the $\chi^2$ probability of constancy less than $7$%, and of a $476$ s periodicity ($2\sigma$) in the energy band $0.5-2$ keV. However, the low statistics prevents more detailed studies. Longer and unflared observations are needed to assess this feature.
We started the spectral analysis by fitting the average spectrum integrated over the whole effective exposure, with a simple power law model and the Galactic absorption along the line of sight ($N_{\rm H}=3.2\times 10^{20}$ cm$^{-2}$, Dickey & Lockman 1990). This resulted in a steep ($\Gamma=2.9\pm 0.2$) spectrum, but with a low statistical quality ($\chi^2=81.4$, dof$=46$). The ratio data/model clearly shows excesses below $0.6$ keV and above $2$ keV (Fig. \[sd1\]). The excess at high energy cannot be due to residual background, as shown in Fig. \[compsd2\].
The addition of a redshifted thermal component (`zbb` model in `xspec`) with $kT=0.14\pm 0.02$ keV improved significantly the fit ($\chi^2=54.6$, dof$=44$). In this case, the photon index of the power law model decreases to $\Gamma=1.8\pm 0.2$, but still with some residuals at high energy. The fit with a gaussian emission line fixed at $E=6.5$ keV with a width $\sigma=1$ keV was rejected ($\chi^2=54.8$, dof$=43$), and also other models, like the constant density ionized model by Ross & Fabian (1993), or the reflection by ionized material by Magdziarz & Zdziarski (1995), were not successfully constrained.
A partial covering (`pcfabs` model in `xspec`) appears to be the best fit model ($\chi^2=51.0$, dof$=44$), with $N_{\rm H}=(4_{-1}^{+3})\times
10^{22}$ cm$^{-2}$, a covering factor of $0.84\pm 0.01$, and a photon index $\Gamma=3.4\pm 0.2$. In this case, the observed flux in the energy band $0.5-10$ keV is $4.6\times 10^{-13}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$, corresponding to an intrinsic luminosity of $1.2\times 10^{44}$ erg/s.
SDSS J$030639.57+000343.2$ (SD2)
================================
The source SD2 was observed on $2003-02-11$ in the field of view of the ObsID $0142610101$, with an elapsed time of $73918$ s. All the EPIC camera detectors were set in full frame mode. Because of the presence of soft–proton flares, the effective exposures were about $52$ ks for both MOS and $38$ ks for PN.
![EPIC-PN global light curve of SD2, after cleaning for soft-proton flares, binned at $1000$ s. Error bars are at $1\sigma$.[]{data-label="lcsd2"}](1582_f4.ps)
The source does not show statistically significant variability (Fig. \[lcsd2\]), the $\chi^2$ probability of constancy being greater than $92$%, depending on the bin width ($100-1000$ s). This appears to be unusual, given the well known variability of the NLS1 in the X-ray energy band: Leighly (1999a) reported variability with at least $99$% confidence level. The steady flux is, however, understandable if the cause of variability is mainly a flare–like phenomenon. In this case, we were observing a period without flares.
 
Therefore, it is reasonable to study only the averaged spectrum integrated over the whole period. The first fit was obtained with a simple power law model ($\Gamma=1.99\pm 0.02$), with the Galactic absorption toward SD2 ($N_H=6.94\times 10^{20}$ cm$^{-2}$, Dickey & Lockman 1990). The result is shown in Fig. \[compsd3\]: soft and hard excesses are clearly visible ($\chi^2=806.9$, dof$=561$). To fit the soft excess we adotped the redshifted black body (`zbb` model in `xspec`) with $kT=0.083\pm 0.004$ keV. The photon index decreases to $\Gamma=1.91\pm 0.03$, and the fit improves to $\chi^2=739.9$ for dof$=559$. The thermal component is required at $>99.99$%.
An excess at energies greater than $\sim 5$ keV remained in the data still after having used different procedures in the cleaning for soft–proton flares, but the comparison with the background (Fig. \[compsd2\]) confirms that the excess is real. To model this hard X-ray excess, we tried with a simple large gaussian line at $E=6.6_{-0.5}^{+0.2}$ keV, $\sigma=0.8_{-0.3}^{+0.9}$ keV, and equivalent width $510_{-234}^{+1030}$ eV. This line is required at $99.15$% level, and improves the fit to $\chi^2=724.5$ for $556$ degrees of freedom. The thermal component is now $kT=0.079_{-0.005}^{+0.004}$ keV and the photon index is $\Gamma=1.95_{-0.04}^{+0.05}$. This is the best fit model for this source (Fig. \[compsd3\], *right*). The observed flux in the energy band $0.5-10$ keV is $6.9\times 10^{-13}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$, corresponding to an intrinsic luminosity of $2.3\times 10^{43}$ erg/s.
We tried also a partial covering, obtaining $N_{\rm H}=(19_{-9}^{+15})\times 10^{22}$ cm$^{-2}$, a fraction of $0.37_{-0.10}^{+0.09}$, and a photon index $\Gamma=2.07\pm 0.04$. The fit, with $\chi^2=766.7$ for $559$ degrees of freedom, is worse than the previous one.
Also the Ross & Fabian (1995) model does not provide a good fit ($\chi^2=749.0$, dof$=559$). In this case, we found that the ionization parameter is $\log \xi=3.25_{-0.02}^{+0.15}$, with a reflection fraction of $0.5_{-0.1}^{+0.2}$, and $\Gamma=1.85\pm 0.04$.
Observations at other wavelengths
=================================
SDSS J$141519.50-003021.6$ (SD1)
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The optical counterparts of SD1 have been found in 2MASS (Cutri et al. 2003) and USNO B1 (Monet et al. 2003) catalogs. The 2MASS position is $RA=14:15:19.51$ and $Dec=-00:30:21.1$ (J2000, uncertainty $2''$), consistent with that of SDSS. The source was detected with magnitudes $J=16.7\pm 0.2$, $H=16.5\pm 0.2$, and $K=15.4\pm 0.2$. The USNO B1 catalog provides the magnitudes in two periods: (1) Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS) I, ($1949-1965$), with emulsion sensitive at wavelengths in the range $620-670$ nm; (2) POSS II ($1985-2000$), sensitive at $385-540$ nm. These are: $B_1=19.3\pm 0.3$, $B_2=19.6\pm 0.3$, and $R_1=18.6\pm 0.3$, $R_2=18.6\pm 0.3$, plus $I=17.9\pm 0.3$. The detections in the two periods do not show variability within the measurement errors. Also in this case, the position found ($RA=14:15:19.5$, $Dec=-00:30:21.4$, J2000) matches that of the SDSS.
SDSS J$030639.57+000343.2$ (SD2)
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For this source, in addition to the counterparts in the 2MASS and USNO B1 catalog, a radio counterpart was also found in the FIRST[^3] and NVSS[^4] surveys, both at $1.4$ GHz ($20$ cm). The FIRST survey was performed between $1993$ and $2002$, while the NVSS was done between $1993$ and $1997$. The source appears to be compact, with a peak flux is $4.4\pm 0.4$ mJy (NVSS).
This galaxy appears to be very bright in the optical/infrared wavelengths: the 2MASS catalog reports a clear detection with all filters: $J=15.08\pm 0.08$, $H=14.12\pm 0.08$, $K=13.33\pm 0.05$. The USNO B1 catalog gives these values: $B_1=16.5\pm 0.3$, $B_2=14.5\pm 0.3$, $R_1=14.7\pm 0.3$, $R_2=13.5\pm 0.3$, and $I=14.8\pm 0.3$, showing a substantial degree of variability. Specifically, it is worth noting the change of about $2$ magnitudes in the B band between the two reference periods.
Discussion
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We presented here the first analysis in a wide X-ray energy band ($0.5-10$ keV) performed to date on two Narrow–Line Seyfert 1 Galaxies from the optically selected sample of Williams et al. (2002). By comparing the spectral parameters obtained for the present sources with the average values found by Leighly (1999a,b), it is clear that the X-ray characteristics are in the ranges of the NLS1. The mean value of the photon index found by Leighly (1999b) is $2.19\pm 0.10$, with a dispersion of $0.30_{-0.06}^{+0.07}$, for NLS1, and $1.78\pm 0.11$, with a dispersion of $0.29_{-0.07}^{+0.09}$ for Seyfert 1 active nuclei. These values should be compared with the photon index of $3.4$ for SD1 and $1.95$ for SD2. SD1 appears steeper than the mean value of Leighly, but it is worth noting that a steep photon index can still be likely (see Fig. 8 by Boller et al. 1996).
Only SD1 displays a certain degree variability, although the limited effective exposure ($6$ ks) prevents further studies. SD2 does not show variability, but this could be explained with a period of quiescence. To compare the present fluxes with the ROSAT observations, we converted, with WebPIMMS[^5], the PSPC count rates into the flux in the band $0.5-2.4$ keV, by using the Galactic $N_{\rm H}$ and the photon index $\Gamma$ reported by Williams et al. (2002). The calculated observed flux is $(1.4\pm 0.4)\times 10^{-13}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$ for SD1 and $(1.1\pm 0.2)\times 10^{-12}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$ for SD2. The corresponding fluxes from the present *XMM-Newton* observations are $(3_{-1}^{+2})\times 10^{-13}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$ and $(3.2\pm 0.1)\times 10^{-13}$ erg cm$^{-2}$ s$^{-1}$, respectively, confirming the variability of both sources, particularly for SD2.
Both sources present an excess at high energy, that could be explained by a partial covering model for SD1 and by a gaussian line for SD2. The partial covering has been successfully used to explain similar hard X-ray excesses in $1$H $0707-495$ (Grupe et al. 2004, Gallo et al. 2004a, Tanaka et al. 2004). However, it is worth stressing that for SD1 the statistics is not enough to reach firm conclusions.
The large gaussian emission line used to fit the excess in SD2 can be the indication of light bending around a Kerr black hole, like, for example, the case of PHL $1092$ (Gallo et al. 2004b) or reflection from ionized disc, used also for $1$H $0707-495$ (Fabian et al. 2004). Indeed, for SD2, the constant density ionized disc model by Ross & Fabian (1993) gives acceptable fits, even though worse with respect to the simpler phenomenological model of the gaussian emission line.
Dedicated observations with higher statistics are needed to assess the spectral parameters of SD1 and SD2. Moreover, in order to understand if the characteristisc of NLS1 are biased by the X-ray selection, it is necessary to enlarge the sample of observed galaxies in X-ray from the optically selected sample of Williams et al. (2002).
LF acknowledges partial financial support by the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
LF wishes to thank M. Cappi, P. Severgnini, and R. Williams for useful discussions.
This publication has made use of public data obtained from the High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Centre (HEASARC), provided by NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre.
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[^1]: Based on public observations obtained with *XMM-Newton*, an ESA science mission with instruments and contributions directly funded by ESA Member States and the USA (NASA).
[^2]: `http://www.sdss.org/`
[^3]: `http://sundog.stsci.edu/`
[^4]: `http://www.cv.nrao.edu/nvss/`
[^5]: `http://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/Tools/w3pimms.html`
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Pictured, a NASA Saturn V rocket blasts off on July 16th, 1969 carrying the
crew of
Apollo 11 to the Moon.
The Saturn V rocket was the largest rocket ever used by NASA, and the only
one able to lift the large masses needed to land astronauts on the moon and
returning them safely. Saturn V rockets launched all of the Apollo
moon missions, and several to Earth orbit as well. |
Can Siri Retain its Top Position?
Siri was launched first time by Apple in iPhone 4s in 2011. You can easily talk to Siri like you are talking to a friend and it can do different tasks for you on your iPhone. Siri was considered as the most innovative thing few years back. It was first of its kind software that get things done for you with just a small instructions. You can easily type your message, get directions and ask her about anything.
Downfall of Siri
However, Siri usage did not improved in the past few years. Hence, many iPhone users are losing their interest in this software. Siri can launch an app, but it cannot operate the app. Despite many years, Siri cannot integrate with 1.5 million apps present on the store. Most worrying this for Apple is the rise of competitors against Siri. Amazon recently launched Chatty speaker that has got capability to outdate Siri. Hence, Apple need to take some dramatic steps.
Siri Revival
On 13th of June, Apple is expected to make big announcement related to Siri. It is going to open Siri for third party developers. If that happens, it will be a very smart move by the Company. It will open new horizons for Siri. It will give software development kit to Siri that would result in revival of this app.
Why Opening to third party developer is not enough
Opening for third party developers will be a good step; however, many experts do not find this step adequate by Apple Company. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing at rapid pace and there is a lot of room for Siri to learn through AI. Siri level of communication within iPhone has no enough room for improvement through learning. It only works as an answering machine. Siri do not have enough ability to hold up conversation itself. It cannot also keep the users engaged for a longer period of time.
Why Secrecy Policy of Apple is not working
The main reason that experts believe for slow evolution of Siri is Apple’s secrecy policy. The employees of Apple have to keep their work and research secret. “This policy have impacted Apple Siri technology,” quoted one senior AI expert in this field. Apple is still looking for some good talent in Artificial Intelligence, as there is a resource crunch of AI experts in the Company. The competition of Apple in AI is not only with Google, Amazon, Facebook or Microsoft. Even small startups backed up by industry are picking up good AI talent.
Siri in other devices and large user base
Apple is also planning to bring Siri in MacBook and its other devices. The positive thing to ponder upon related to Siri is that it has got a large user base. People still use it for everyday tasks. If Siri is able to engage its user base in a more useful way, it is going to retain its leadership as Smartphone AI assistant. With every new model of iPhone release, Apple Company must ensure that Siri come with new features. It will help Apple to make this software more efficient and user friendly. Siri should become everyday partner of Apple users. This is the only way Apple can retain its hegemony and can compete with big companies in Artificial Intelligence technology. |
Gender differences in the magnitude of the associations between eating disorders symptoms and depression and anxiety symptoms. Results from a community sample of adolescents.
Studies reporting comorbidities of eating disorders (EDs) with depression and anxiety disorders during adolescence used clinical samples of female adolescents with few attempts to present the magnitude of these associations in population-based samples and to assess gender differences in the strength of these associations. This study assesses significant gender differences in the association of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) symptoms with depression and generalized anxiety symptoms in a community sample of adolescents. We collected anonymous self-reported data from 235 adolescent boys and 471 adolescent girls, through an online platform. To identify correlations between symptoms of AN and BN, and symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety, we used the Mann-Whitney U test. To identify differences between independent correlation coefficients, we converted each correlation coefficient into a z-score using Fisher's r-to-z transformation and, making use of the sample size employed to obtain each coefficient, we compared the z-scores. The magnitude of the associations between EDs symptomatology and depression and anxiety symptomatology was similar in adolescent boys and girls. Our results show an urgent need to address EDs prevention in adolescent girls and boys from the community. |
Bite or brain: Implication of sensorimotor regulation and neuroplasticity in oral rehabilitation procedures.
Tooth loss, decreased mass and strength of the masticatory muscles leading to difficulty in chewing have been suggested as important determinants of eating and nutrition in the elderly. To compensate for the loss of teeth, in particular, a majority of the elderly rely on dental prosthesis for chewing. Chewing function is indeed an important aspect of oral health, and therefore, oral rehabilitation procedures should aim to restore or maintain adequate function. However, even if the possibilities to anatomically restore lost teeth and occlusion have never been better; conventional rehabilitation procedures may still fail to optimally restore oral functions. Perhaps this is due to the lack of focus on the importance of the brain in the rehabilitation procedures. Therefore, the aim of this narrative review was to discuss the importance of maintaining or restoring optimum chewing function in the superageing population and to summarise the emerging studies on oral motor task performance and measures of cortical neuroplasticity induced by systematic training paradigms in healthy participants. Further, brain imaging studies in patients undergoing or undergone oral rehabilitation procedures will be discussed. Overall, this information is believed to enhance the understanding and develop better rehabilitative strategies to exploit training-induced cortical neuroplasticity in individuals affected by impaired oral motor coordination and function. Training or relearning of oral motor tasks could be important to optimise masticatory performance in dental prosthesis users and may represent a much-needed paradigm shift in the approach to oral rehabilitation procedures. |
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Great Britain: Not in fact an island of greedy, selfish xenophobes
No one would expect the New European to be happy about Brexit; but a column by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown...
No one would expect the New European to be happy about Brexit; but a column by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown last month was especially downbeat. Here’s the conclusion:
“So bring it on – the dull small island life, grey, inward, with shops full of pies and chips and blue passports in our bags. Groan.”
Her words contain a curious echo of something that Emma Thompson said in the run-up to the referendum campaign. After declaring her preference to remain in the EU, the British actress gave a rather tart description of her country:
“…a cake-filled misery-laden grey old island.”
The British people may be no strangers to a carb-heavy snack; but do we really rely on Europe to save us from small-minded, mean-spirited isolationism?
As a citizen of two nations – France and Britain – it seems to me that the latter has a remarkably global outlook. And, yes, that does extend to our dietary habits – we don’t just consume British fare with enthusiasm, but also the food of other nations: China, India, Turkey, Italy, America, Mexico, we invite the world to clog our arteries.
There’s further evidence of the UK’s willingness to engage with the planet in a report by John McArthur and Krista Rasmussen for Brookings. It takes the form of a systematic survey of national funding for international organisations, including various UN bodies such as UNESCO and the World Health Organisation as well as a number of non-UN bodies such as the Global Environment Facility and the Council of Europe:
“The 53 multilaterals in our sample received around $63 billion per year in estimated direct, recurrent grant funding during the 2014-2016 period… In absolute terms, the U.S. is the largest overall funder at $14.1 billion per year, providing 22 percent of the sample’s resources. The U.K. is the second-largest funder at $7.6 billion (12 percent), followed by Japan at $5.4 billion (9 percent) and Germany at $4.4 billion (7 percent). These four countries contribute approximately 50 percent of the total funding…”
(An interesting aside is that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the 17th largest funder, contributing more than either Saudi Arabia or Russia do.)
(Credit Image: Getty Images)
Of course, America, Britain, Japan and Germany are large, rich economies that one might expect to provide much of the money. But how generous do they look when funding levels are calculated on a per capita basis?
From this perspective, the Scandinavian countries (plus Switzerland and a number of very small countries like Monaco and the Vatican) are the biggest givers:
“The graph shows that Norway contributes by far the most per person to the multilateral system, at $399 per year, followed by Sweden at $229 and Denmark at $160.”
Nevertheless, the UK’s record is nothing to be ashamed of:
“Among the top three absolute funders… the U.S. ranks 20th overall in per capita terms at $44, the U.K., is eighth at $116, and Japan is 21st at $42.”
Thus the UK is not only the second biggest donor in absolute terms, it is also the biggest per capita donor among the G7 and G20 nations.
None of this depends on Britain’s membership of the European Union. Indeed, the Brookings study does not include the UK’s big net contribution to the EU budget. Nor does it cover the Commonwealth (though it does include the Francophonie group of French speaking nations). And let’s not forget Britain’s vital role in what is still the most important international organisation in the world today, NATO.
Not too bad for a “grey” and “inward” little island. I shall celebrate with a generous slice of cake. |
Q:
How can I generate images of basic figures with Perl?
I am using jalava library as a diagram drawing tool.
It displays figures as images in order to maintain compatibility with majority of browsers.
When diagram block is being resized a request is being made and new gif image is generated and send to browser.
What I need is generating image of basic blocks, like rounded rectangle, circle, diamond with specified parameters (height, width and color).
I want to do all server-side; my server part is written on Perl.
A:
You can use:
PerlMagick: "PerlMagick is an objected-oriented Perl interface to ImageMagick"
Or
GD
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Q:
Nano syntax highlighting for C# and/or ASP.Net
Has anyone got (or can point in the direction of) a nanorc file that contains syntax highlighting for C# and/or ASP.Net?
A:
I don't know of an existing highlight for C# in Nano but you could write your own. The syntax for syntax highlighting is pretty simple. Here's the one for Java (which will be very similar to a C# syntax - mainly just different keywords):
## Here is an example for Java.
##
syntax "java" "\.java$"
color green "\<(boolean|byte|char|double|float|int|long|new|short|this|transient|void)\>"
color red "\<(break|case|catch|continue|default|do|else|finally|for|if|return|switch|throw|try|while)\>"
color cyan "\<(abstract|class|extends|final|implements|import|instanceof|interface|native|package|private|protected|public|static|strictfp|super|synchronized|throws|volatile)\>"
color red ""[^"]*""
color yellow "\<(true|false|null)\>"
color blue "//.*"
color blue start="/\*" end="\*/"
color brightblue start="/\*\*" end="\*/"
color ,green "[[:space:]]+$"
That's sitting in /usr/share/nano/java.nanorc. If you write your own you'll need to link to it from /etc/nanorc. There may be a user-local version of both too but I don't know it.
Edit: for ASP.NET you could just clone the HTML one and alter the syntax slightly to handle ASP.NET tags. It won't be perfect (it won't handle <script runat="server">...</script> contents for example) but it should be better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
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Spotify, which is widely believed to be behind the antitrust allegations that led to both EC and DOJ investigations into Apple, has now added a fresh complaint. The Verge reports Spotify is complaining that the 30% cut Apple takes from in-app Premium subscriptions in the iOS app amounts to an “Apple tax.”
Apple charges a 30 percent fee toward any sales through its App Store, and that includes subscription services. That means if Spotify wants to sell its premium subscription service — which usually costs $9.99 a month — through the App Store, it has to raise the price 30 percent higher to $12.99 to pull in the same revenue, while Apple can still offer Beats at a lower price. Spotify and many others in the music industry believe Apple’s App Store tax gives them an unfair advantage over the competition.
One unnamed music industry source said that Apple taking 30% was “**cking bullsh**” …
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Spotify Premium normally costs $9.99/month, and if you sign up via the web at that price, you can use your Premium subscription in the iOS app. But if you download the app, use the free tier and then buy a Premium subscription via an in-app purchase, it costs $12.99 – and App Store guidelines mean the app can’t point you to the web instead.
The allegations leading to the EC and DOJ investigations are that Apple has been engaging in anti-competitive behavior by pressuring music labels into dropping support for free, ad-supported streaming services like Spotify and YouTube. If true, this would suggest Apple is trying to reduce competition in the market from free services in order to make its rebranded Beats Music service more appealing.
Apple is expected to formally announce its streaming music at WWDC as part of an iOS 8.4 update that will see it integrated into the existing Music app, with access on Macs via an iTunes update. There is some doubt as to whether the service will actually launch at the point at which it is announced.
About the Author
Ben Lovejoy is a British technology writer and EU Editor for 9to5Mac. He’s known for his op-eds and diary pieces, exploring his experience of Apple products over time, for a more rounded review. He also writes fiction, with two technothriller novels, a couple of SF shorts and a rom-com! |
// This file is part of CaesarIA.
//
// CaesarIA is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
// it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
// the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or
// (at your option) any later version.
//
// CaesarIA is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
// but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
// MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
// GNU General Public License for more details.
//
// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
// along with CaesarIA. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
//
// Copyright 2012-2014 Dalerank, dalerankn8@gmail.com
#include "fishplace.hpp"
#include "game/game.hpp"
#include "city/city.hpp"
#include "core/variant_map.hpp"
#include "game/gamedate.hpp"
#include "objects/house.hpp"
#include "events/dispatcher.hpp"
#include "core/priorities.hpp"
#include "core/logger.hpp"
#include "city/cityservice_fishplace.hpp"
#include "city/statistic.hpp"
namespace events
{
class ChangeFishery::Impl
{
public:
TilePos location;
ChangeFishery::Mode mode;
};
GameEventPtr ChangeFishery::create(const TilePos& pos, Mode mode )
{
ChangeFishery* fp = new ChangeFishery();
fp->_d->location = pos;
fp->_d->mode = mode;
GameEventPtr ret( fp );
ret->drop();
return ret;
}
void ChangeFishery::_exec( Game& game, unsigned int time)
{
city::FisheryPtr fishery = game.city()->statistic().services.find<city::Fishery>();
if( fishery.isValid() )
{
switch( _d->mode )
{
case ChangeFishery::add: fishery->addLocation( _d->location ); break;
case ChangeFishery::unknown:
case ChangeFishery::remove:
break;
}
}
}
bool ChangeFishery::_mayExec(Game&, unsigned int) const { return true; }
void ChangeFishery::load(const VariantMap& stream) {}
VariantMap ChangeFishery::save() const{ return VariantMap(); }
ChangeFishery::ChangeFishery() : _d( new Impl )
{
}
}//end namespace events
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Q:
snmp4j snmpwalk with Community String Indexing
How to do a snmpwalk with snmp4j and Community String Indexing?
I can do a Community String Indexing by changing the community String like public@123
(123 is the vlanId)
But this works only with snmpget !!??:
public ResponseEvent get(OID oids) throws IOException {
PDU pdu = new PDU();
pdu.add(new VariableBinding(oid));
pdu.setType(PDU.GETNEXT);
ResponseEvent event = snmp.send(pdu, getTarget(), null);
}
private Target getTarget() {
Address targetAddress = GenericAddress.parse(sw.getAddress());
CommunityTarget target = new CommunityTarget();
target.setCommunity(new OctetString(communityString));
target.setAddress(targetAddress);
target.setRetries(2);
target.setTimeout(1500);
target.setVersion(SnmpConstants.version2c);
return target;
}
But when I try to do a snmpwalk like this i get a timeout
public HashMap<String, String> snmpWalk(String strOid) throws IOException {
OID oid = new OID(strOid);
TreeUtils treeUtils = new TreeUtils(snmp, new DefaultPDUFactory());
HashMap<String, String> snmpResult = new HashMap<String, String>();
List<TreeEvent> events = treeUtils.getSubtree(getTarget(), oid);
// some more code ...
}
A:
I fixed the problem by writing a SNMP-walk method using GETBULK
It is important to set the maxRepetitions and maxSizeResponsePDU I use this values:
/** maxRepetitions needs to be set for BULKGET to work<br>
* it defines the maximum lines/results returned for one request.
*/
private int maxRepetitions = 50;
/** maxSizeResponsePDU needs to be set for BULKGET to work */
private int maxSizeResponsePDU = 65535;
public HashMap<String, String> snmpWalk (String startOid) throws IOException{
//String startOid = "1.3.6.1.4.1.9.9.46.1.3.1.1.4.1";
String oid = startOid;
HashMap<String, String> varBindings = new HashMap<String, String>();
while (oid.startsWith(startOid)) {
PDU pdu = getVariableBinding(new OID(oid), PDU.GETBULK);
if (pdu == null || pdu.size() == 0) return varBindings;
for (int i=0; i<pdu.size(); i++) {
VariableBinding var = pdu.get(i);
if (var == null) return varBindings;
oid = var.getOid().toString();
if (oid.startsWith(startOid)) {
varBindings.put(oid, var.getVariable().toString());
} else {
return varBindings;
}
}
}
return varBindings;
}
/**
* Method which takes a single OID and returns the response from the agent
* as a String.
*
* @param oid
* @return
* @throws IOException
*/
public PDU getVariableBinding(OID oid, int type) throws IOException {
ResponseEvent event = get(new OID[] { oid }, type);
if (event == null || event.getResponse() == null) {
warn(oid);
return null;
}
return event.getResponse();
}
public ResponseEvent get(OID oids[], int type) throws IOException {
PDU pdu = new PDU();
for (OID oid : oids) {
pdu.add(new VariableBinding(oid));
}
pdu.setType(type);
pdu.setMaxRepetitions(maxRepetitions); // This makes GETBULK work as expected
ResponseEvent event = snmp.send(pdu, getTarget(), null);
if (event != null) {
return event;
}
throw new RuntimeException("GET timed out");
}
private Target getTarget() {
Address targetAddress = GenericAddress.parse(sw.getAddress());
CommunityTarget target = new CommunityTarget();
target.setCommunity(new OctetString(communityString));
target.setAddress(targetAddress);
target.setRetries(2);
target.setTimeout(3000);
target.setVersion(SnmpConstants.version2c);
target.setMaxSizeRequestPDU(maxSizeResponsePDU); // This makes GETBULK work as expected
return target;
}
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Five Tips for Maximizing Employee Health Care
By Constance Gustke
Published November 10, 2011
Bankrate.com
Stretching Employee Health Care Benefits
These days, stretching your employee health care benefits can save you bundles of money as employers trim benefits and charge higher out-of-pocket expenses. In 2010, 54 percent of large companies offered at least one high-deductible plan to employees, according to a RAND Corporation study.
Cost-conscious employers are also launching more free preventive care services, including nutritional counseling, gym memberships and medical advocates who can help reduce medical expenses.
"Employers are now giving out awards for using preventive care," says Trent Bryson, CEO of Bryson Financial Group based in Long Beach, Calif. "So, employees can get cash rewards or perk points for getting regular check-ups."
Additionally, some companies offer overlooked benefits such as disability insurance, which are worth checking out.
Here are five tips for maximizing your employee health care benefits.
Examine Your Benefits
First things first: That means nailing down exact benefit changes, so you can control health insurance costs.
To do that, look at your yearly renewal packet, says Martin Rosen, co-founder of Pennsylvania-based Health Advocate Inc. Details are spelled out in the packet's explanation of benefits, which outlines plan changes.
"People assume that plans are much the same from year to year," says Rosen. "Oftentimes they're not." Treatment deductibles may be higher or benefits slashed.
Counting on Wellness
Employers really want you to be healthy.
So, they're offering you a carrot -- and a stick -- for staying fit and trim. Carrots may include smoking cessation programs, gym membership discounts, weight loss programs, personal health coaching and classes in nutrition or healthy living. Almost 74 percent of employers offering health benefits provide a wellness program, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation 2010 study.
The stick approach penalizes poor employee health. It springs from health risk assessments given by your employer. Employers may later raise your health insurance premium, change your plan or demand that you participate in, say, a smoking cessation program if you have health problems.
If you need to shelter more money for medical expenses, flexible spending accounts may be for you.
An FSA is an employer-sponsored plan that lets you set aside a portion of your wages on a pretax basis for medical expenses not paid for by insurance. The funds can even be used for doctor fees, co-payments and deductibles.
Also, FSAs can be used with high-deductible plans and traditional health insurance plans.
However, there's one red flag to note. Money in your FSA must be used during the plan year, though there's an annual grace period. So, if your firm also offers health savings accounts, or HSAs, which also shelter pretax wage contributions, though mainly for high-deductible plans, you'll come out ahead, says Rosen. Unfortunately, you can't sign up for both plans.
Even if your employer only offers an FSA, you could still save lots of dough on health insurance.
Voluntary Benefits Can Pay off Handsomely
Voluntary benefits can be sweet deals if you need them. These employee health care benefits can include disability insurance, vision care or dental insurance. Some employers make contributions -- if yours does, strongly consider signing up. For example, in 2009 nearly half of U.S. companies paid for long-term disability insurance for their employees, according to the industry association LIMRA.
Even if your company doesn't pick up the tab, long-term disability insurance is still worth buying, says Carolyn McClanahan, founder of Life Planning Partners in Jacksonville, Fla. A 20-year-old has a 3-in-10 chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age, according to the Social Security Administration. With a private disability income policy, you can expect to replace about 50 percent to 70 percent of your income should you become disabled, according to the Life Insurance and Market Research Association, or LIMRA.
"Group plans are cheaper than buying them on your own," she says. And payouts are usually tax-free when you buy your own policy.
They can offer enormous benefits, says Rosen, but many people don't know about them. Advocates can handle insurance claims, comparison shop, check for billing errors and negotiate expenses. According to Medical Billing Advocates of America, 8 out of 10 hospital bills contain billing errors, which can make using advocates worthwhile.
Advocates can also handle medical claims that were rejected by insurers. Your advocate can get them "untangled, reviewed and then covered," says Rosen.
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U.S. stocks declined on Tuesday in a retreat from the previous session's sharp rally, but major indexes remained on track for first-quarter gains and the S&P 500 was set for its ninth straight quarterly rise. |
North Korea carries out new ballistic missile test
North Korea has carried out another ballistic missile test, days after a new president took office in the South.
Japanese officials say the missile, which launched from north-western Kusong, reached an altitude of 2,000km.
South Korea’s newly elected President Moon Jae-in, who campaigned on a platform of better engagement with the North, said it was a provocation.
US President Donald Trump has called for “stronger sanctions” against North Korea, while China is urging restraint.
A series of North Korean missile tests this year – which are banned by the UN – has sparked international alarm and raised tensions with the US.
Two missile launches last month both failed, with the rockets exploding just minutes into flight.
Is it a new type of missile?
The nature of the launch is still being determined, but analysts have said the test could suggest a longer range than previously tested devices.
The Japanese defence minister said it flew for about 30 minutes before falling in the Sea of Japan and could be a new type of missile, Reuters reported.
Tomomi Inada said it covered a distance of 700km (435 miles), reaching an altitude of more than 2,000km (1,245 miles) – higher than that reached by an intermediate-range missile North Korea fired in February.
The US Pacific Command said in a statement the type was being assessed but that its flight was not consistent with that of an intercontinental ballistic missile [ICBM], which would have the range to reach the US mainland (more than 6,000km).
North Korea is believed to be developing two types of ICBM, but neither has so far been flight tested.
How close is the North to an ICBM? BBC’s Korea correspondent Stephen Evans
If the Japanese analysis of the trajectory is right (that the missile reached an altitude of 2,000km), North Korea appears to have advanced its technology markedly.
The previous two tests failed, so reliability is not there yet. But last month some experts reckoned that a seemingly new missile on parade in Pyongyang may have been an ICBM (the type President Trump said “won’t happen”).
Jeffrey Lewis of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies in California thought at the time that the new missiles on show might be ICBMs. Is this that missile?
One thing is certain: North Korea will certainly trumpet its success if it does now have the capability to strike the US military bases on Guam, 3,400km from Pyongyang in the Western Pacific. Mr Trump would ponder what to do with even greater urgency.
What has been the reaction?
After hosting an emergency meeting of his security council, Mr Moon condemned the latest launch as a “provocation”.
“The president said while South Korea remains open to the possibility of dialogue with North Korea, it is only possible when the North shows a change in attitude,” his spokesman said.
Image copyrightEPAImage captionSouth Koreans will be watching closely to see how their new leader’s responds to the test
The White House said President Donald Trump “cannot imagine Russia is pleased” because the missile did not land far from Russian territory.
It added that the new launch should serve as a call for stronger sanctions against North Korea.
A Kremlin spokesperson later said Russian President Vladimir Putin was concerned by the test.
China, North Korea’s only major ally, called for restraint by “all relevant parties” in the wake of the latest test.
How are US-North Korea relations?
The North has conducted five nuclear tests despite UN sanctions and is also developing long-range missiles.
It is reported to be continuing efforts to miniaturise nuclear warheads and fit them on missiles capable of reaching the US.
Washington has accused other UN Security Council members of not fully enforcing existing sanctions against the North, and has urged China in particular to use its trade links as influence. |
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Jeremy Irvine, who shot to fame playing young Albert Narracott in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of the British play War Horse, has now moved on to promoting his second big role in a soon-to-be-released adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations.
The film was unveiled last week at the Toronto Film Festival – and it’s been given the high profile closing night slot at next month’s London Film Festival.
Irvine plays the key role of Pip – a character who rises from orphan boy into a gentleman in Dickens’ 19th Century novel.
The actor says: “What we’ve done is I think made it more kind of a [sexual] and a more violent version. This shouldn’t be a boring period movie. We’ve done the opposite of that. We’ve almost ditched a lot of what you typically find in a period movie like this for the real, raw human emotion.”
Given that BBC television recently produced an adaptation of the novel some have questioned whether or not there’s a need for another version so soon.
Irvine says: “There’s only been one classical movie version since 1946 – so I reckon 60 years is probably about time for a new one.”
A year ago Irvine had little name recognition – but that’s changed. He’s still a little taken aback by his success and not totally comfortable that he’s doing so well in the business when others aren’t.
He says: “It is weird, and I feel very guilty. A lot of great actors aren’t working, and I am, you do feel quite guilty about it.”
Early reviews of Great Expectations have been positive — although there have been complaints that the adaptation lacks vitality and edge. But there’s been a lot of praise for some of the performances, as well as technical aspects of the film. |
A new Emerson College/8 News Now Poll of Nevada Democratic Caucus voters finds Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading the field by 13 points with 30% support. Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is at 17%, which is a virtual dead heat with former VP Joe Biden who is at 16%. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren is at 12%, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is at 11%, Businessman Tom Steyer is at 10% and Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is at 2%.
Since the last Emerson College poll of Nevada in early November, Sanders has gained 11 points, Buttigieg has moved up 12 points, Biden is down 14 points, Warren fell 10 points. Klobuchar and Steyer both moved into double digits, gaining 10 and 7 points respectively.
The key to Sanders lead appears to be his popularity among younger voters. He has a majority of support from voters under 50 with 50%. Next among those voters is Buttigieg at 11%, followed by Steyer, Klobuchar and Warren at 10%. Among voters 50 and over, Biden leads with 24% support, followed by Buttigieg at 22%, Sanders at 16%, Warren at 14%, and Klobuchar at 12%.
Sanders also leads among white voters with 28% support. Following him among those voters is Warren at 18%, Buttigieg at 17%, Biden at 14%, and Klobuchar at 12%. Sanders is stronger among non-white voters with 34% support. Biden is next among non-white voters at 19%, followed by Buttigieg at 17%, Steyer at 12%, and Klobuchar at 9%.
Among respondents who supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 caucus, Biden leads with 26%, followed by Buttigieg with 22%, Steyer with 16%, Klobuchar with 14%, Sanders with 11% and Warren with 10%. And among 2016 Sanders supporters, 57% still support him, 12% support Warren, 10% support Buttigieg and 9% support Biden.
The majority of respondents said they will definitely vote for their chosen candidate (62%), whereas 37% say there is still a chance they could change their mind and vote for someone else. Biden supporters are most set in their candidate: 78% say they will definitely vote for him, followed by 72% of committed Warren supporters, and 72% of Sanders supporters. The majority of Klobuchar, Buttigieg and Steyer supporters say there is a chance they could change their mind and vote for someone else: 75% of Klobuchar supporters, 53% of Buttigieg supporters, and 56% of Steyer supporters say they could change their mind.
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak job approval among Democratic caucus goers is at 57% approve, 13% disapprove and 30% unsure.
A strong majority of respondents (75%), are in favor of an amendment to the Nevada state constitution that would recognize marriage as between couples regardless of gender. Just 12% oppose that amendment and 13% are neutral.
When it comes to the most important issue while deciding for whom they will for president, health care was the most popular choice at 28%, followed by the environment at 24%, and then the economy at 20%.
Nevadans were also asked their opinion on water usage in the southern portion of the state. 71% of respondents said that there needs to be more water conservation while 29% said that there does not need to be more conservation.
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The Nevada Emerson College/ 8 News Now poll was conducted February 19-February 20, 2020. The sample for the Democratic Caucus consisted of registered Democratic, Independent and Republican likely voters, n=425, with a Credibility Interval (CI) similar to a poll’s margin of error (MOE) of +/- 4.7 percentage points. The data sets were weighted based on gender, age, ethnicity, party, education, region, and based on 2016 turnout model. It is important to remember that subsets based on gender, age, party breakdown, ethnicity and region carry with them higher margins of error, as the sample size is reduced. Data was collected using an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system of landlines only (n=224), cell phones (n=140) and online panels provided by MTurk (n=60). |
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2/35
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1/78
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22/57
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Q:
Apache and Node.js on the Same Server
I want to use Node because it's swift, uses the same language I am using on the client side, and it's non-blocking by definition. But the guy who I hired to write the program for file handling (saving, editing, renaming, downloading, uploading files, etc.), he wants to use apache. So, I must:
Convince him to use Node (he's giving up little ground on that)
Figure out how to upload, download, rename, save, etc. files in node or
I must install apache and node on the same server.
Which is the most favorable situation, and how do I implement that?
A:
Great question!
There are many websites and free web apps implemented in PHP that run on Apache, lots of people use it so you can mash up something pretty easy and besides, its a no-brainer way of serving static content. Node is fast, powerful, elegant, and a sexy tool with the raw power of V8 and a flat stack with no in-built dependencies.
I also want the ease/flexibility of Apache and yet the grunt and elegance of Node.JS, why can't I have both?
Fortunately with the ProxyPass directive in the Apache httpd.conf its not too hard to pipe all requests on a particular URL to your Node.JS application.
ProxyPass /node http://localhost:8000
Also, make sure the following lines are NOT commented out so you get the right proxy and submodule to reroute http requests:
LoadModule proxy_module modules/mod_proxy.so
LoadModule proxy_http_module modules/mod_proxy_http.so
Then run your Node app on port 8000!
var http = require('http');
http.createServer(function (req, res) {
res.writeHead(200, {'Content-Type': 'text/plain'});
res.end('Hello Apache!\n');
}).listen(8000, '127.0.0.1');
Then you can access all Node.JS logic using the /node/ path on your url, the rest of the website can be left to Apache to host your existing PHP pages:
Now the only thing left is convincing your hosting company let your run with this configuration!!!
A:
This question belongs more on Server Fault but FWIW I'd say running Apache in front of Node.js is not a good approach in most cases.
Apache's ProxyPass is awesome for lots of things (like exposing Tomcat based services as part of a site) and if your Node.js app is just doing a specific, small role or is an internal tool that's only likely to have a limited number of users then it might be easier just to use it so you can get it working and move on, but that doesn't sound like the case here.
If you want to take advantage of the performance and scale you'll get from using Node.js - and especially if you want to use something that involves maintaining a persistent connection like web sockets - you are better off running both Apache and your Node.js on other ports (e.g. Apache on localhost:8080, Node.js on localhost:3000) and then running something like nginx, Varnish or HA proxy in front - and routing traffic that way.
With something like varnish or nginx you can route traffic based on path and/or host. They both use much less system resources and is much more scalable that using Apache to do the same thing.
A:
Instructions to run node server along apache2(v2.4.xx) server:
In order to pipe all requests on a particular URL to your Node.JS application create CUSTOM.conf file inside /etc/apache2/conf-available directory, and add following line to the created file:
ProxyPass /node http://localhost:8000/
Change 8000 to the prefered port number for node server.
Enable custom configurations with following command:
$> sudo a2enconf CUSTOM
CUSTOM is your newly created filename without extension, then enable proxy_http with the command:
$> sudo a2enmod proxy_http
it should enable both proxy and proxy_http modules. You can check whether module is enabled or not with:
$> sudo a2query -m MODULE_NAME
After configuration and modules enabled, you will need to restart apache server:
$> sudo service apache2 restart
Now you can execute node server. All requests to the URL/node will be handled by node server.
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Q:
Export HTML table to MSWord
I have an html file with a table that I'm converting to a .doc
I've been able to get the doc to open automatically in "print view"
The problem is the table is too big for the page. I've set the width to 100%, but word has the option "Allow tables to extend into margins" checked by default. I want to set it to "unchecked" in a similar way to how I'm setting the view to "print"
Here is the template I'm using:
<html xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word">
<head>
<!--[if gte mso 9]>
<xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Print</w:View>
<w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml>
<![endif]-->
<style type="text/css">
<%= global_style %>
<%= report_style %>
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="word-export" class="WordSection1">
The docs mention something about a "w:GrowAutoFit", but if that would work, I'm not sure how to make it "falsey".
msdn docs
more msdn docs
A:
Found it! You have to use w:Compatibility and w:DontGrowAutofit. Funny that DontGrowAutofit isn't referenced near the GrowAutoFit docs.
<html xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word">
<head>
<!--[if gte mso 9]>
<xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Print</w:View>
<w:DoNotOptimizeForBrowser/>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
</w:Compatibility>
</w:WordDocument>
</xml>
<![endif]-->
<style type="text/css">
<%= global_style %>
<%= report_style %>
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div id="word-export" class="WordSection1">
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namespace System.Web.ModelBinding {
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Globalization;
using System.Web;
[AttributeUsage(AttributeTargets.Parameter, Inherited = false, AllowMultiple = false)]
public sealed class CookieAttribute : ValueProviderSourceAttribute, IUnvalidatedValueProviderSource {
private bool _validateInput = true;
public string Name {
get;
private set;
}
public CookieAttribute()
: this(null) {
}
public CookieAttribute(string name) {
Name = name;
}
public override IValueProvider GetValueProvider(ModelBindingExecutionContext modelBindingExecutionContext) {
if (modelBindingExecutionContext == null) {
throw new ArgumentNullException("modelBindingExecutionContext");
}
return new CookieValueProvider(modelBindingExecutionContext);
}
public override string GetModelName() {
return Name;
}
public bool ValidateInput {
get {
return _validateInput;
}
set {
_validateInput = value;
}
}
}
}
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