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Get Into Desktop Computers with Some Solid Advice
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There’s always new information available about desktop computers. Learning more about computers is easy when you have the right information. This piece has offeres tons of great desktop computer advice.
If your desktop runs slow, you might want to conduct a boot check. Run “ms config” from your start menu. From this menu, look at what programs start when the machine boots. Check for any programs you don’t use often and set them so that they do not load on boot up. Your computer is going to run a lot faster when you do this.
When you build your own computer, use the right products. Some motherboards are incompatible with specific brands of processor. Some RAM units will only be compatible with some motherboards. Make sure you products will work together. When it comes to assembling a desktop computer of your own, this provides savings in the areas of time and money while also helping you avoid problems.
Check over the cooling elements in your computer to ensure that it continues to run efficiently. The case usually is easy to unscrew and pull off, then get a can of compressed air, and spray away the dust. This cleans the computer and makes the fan more efficient.
Prior to making your computer purchase, examine various reviews on reputable tech sits. There are so many choices, but when you find a comparison article or “best of” editors review, it will make the research easier.
Be certain you can get a warranty when you buy a new desktop computer. That way, you are covered should something fail. Then you simply replace it for a similar model at the same store.
There are some things you should keep in mind if you want to buy a gaming desktop. You need about 4GB of memory, a display with high resolution, and an adequate video card to start with. You can also get keyboards and controllers specially designed for a better play experience.
Be diligent. Many computer manufacturers won’t include much documentation and instead send people online. Be sure that you can find what you need online and that you have access to software and driver downloads.
Make sure any software you buy with a computer is legal. The software should come with a CD and the CD key. This ensures you’ll be able to update the software and stay out of legal trouble.
Do not miss out on your dream computer because you’re waiting for the price to drop. Many people watch for deals before buying a computer. Some of them don’t buy one because they are waiting on a better deal. Often, the price difference from deal to deal is small, so if you find a deal that is affordable to you, don’t hesitate.
When searching for a desktop at the best price, be wise. Computers can cost a lot of money. Some deals are good, but there are also some scams out there. Be conscious of a computer’s hardware. You’ve got to measure the value against the potential performance of the machine.
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A New Glow in the Eye of Sauron
Title: A Complete ALMA Map of the Fomalhaut Debris Disk
Authors: Meredith Macgregor, Luca Matrá, Paul Kalas, et al.
Lead Author’s Institution: Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Status: Accepted to ApJ [open access]
The Fomalhaut debris disk is one of the most recognizable circumstellar disks—mainly because images of it bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain tyrant of Middle Earth. If you are completely unfamiliar with The Lord of the Rings, just click this link, straight from the Wikipedia page on the Eye of Sauron, and observe how oddly similar this movie screencap is to observations of a debris disk roughly 7.6 parsecs away.
Figure 1: An image of the debris disk, showing optical detection of dust (Source: Kalas et al. 2005).
The Fomalhaut system contains a dusty-debris disk, which gives the images their distinctive glowing eye appearance. Because of its proximity and unusual features, this debris disk is quite well studied, but, as the authors of this paper demonstrate, there is still much more we can learn from Fomalhaut. It has been shown to have a companion, Fomalhaut b, on a highly eccentric orbit. The interaction between Fomalhaut b and the debris disk is what makes this system so intriguing; when Fomalhaut b was first discovered, it was thought to be a massive planet, however new observations in today’s paper cast doubt on this hypothesis. Given Fomalhaut b’s lack of brightness in the optical and unusual brightness in the infrared, the authors of this paper suggest that Fomalhaut b is likely a giant dust cloud.
In this paper, the authors use observations from the ALMA (Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) observatory to reveal the structure of the Fomalhaut disk, and observe an unusual glow in the disk corresponding to the apocenter of the system. The apocenter of an eccentric orbit is the point where the orbiting object is furthest from the star; the pericenter is when the orbiting object is at its closest approach.
This apocenter glow has previously been theorized, but has never before been observed in any system, and is a result of the the large eccentricity of the Fomalhaut ring. This causes increased surface density at apocenter. The velocity of the debris is slower when it’s further from the star (at apocenter) compared to when its close (at pericenter). This produces an overdensity of material at apocenter, so that, at millimeter wavelengths, the dust grains emit more brightly, and dominate the emission: the apocenter appears brighter. This can be seen in Figure 2.
Figure 2: These ALMA images of Fomalhaut show the apocenter glow. The difference in brightness between the North-west (apocenter) and South-east (pericenter) sides reflects the surface density distribution of the disk. The image on the left is just the ALMA image while the image on the right is corrected by the HST images. On the right, the apocenter glow is clearly visible.
With this new information on the structure, size, and distribution of grains within the debris disk, the authors create a model for the debris disk with an inner edge of 136.3 AU and width of 13.5 AU. The total dust mass of the disk is 0.015 Earth masses, which is in agreement with previous models. They find the eccentricity to be 0.12, which makes Fomalhaut one of the most eccentric dust rings yet observed. The authors note that it is possible that there is another structure at a radius of less than 10 AU, given that ALMA would be unable to resolve these structures at such a distance.
The authors resolve the complete Fomalhaut outer debris disk with ALMA. These observations of Fomalhaut’s dust continuum emission reveals a narrow, eccentric ring surrounding the system. The apocenter glow, seen in the difference between the North-west and South-east brightness of the disk, more thoroughly constrains the dust grains that make up the disk by providing a density map of the system. These authors have now uncovered a new piece of what drives the structure of circumstellar debris, with the first ever observation of apocenter glow. With this new observation, soon we may find apocenter glow in other systems, and then more thoroughly constrain their parameters. Fomalhaut’s newfound glow and the information that reveals about the structure and natures debris disks honestly makes the Eye of Sauron seem a bit boring in comparison.
Look out for another astrobite this week with information on the composition of Fomalhaut’s debris disk!
About Mara Zimmerman
Mara is working on her PhD in Astronomy at the University of Wyoming. She has done research with Heartbeat binary stars, and currently works on modeling the composition of debris disks. When not at her computer writing code, she likes hiking, baking scones, and making puns.
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Lititz
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Tu-160 Blackjack
Why no mention of the TU-160 Blackjack which was obviously inspired by if not an outright derivation of the B-1 design? It seems that for some reason, connections are often missing in WP articles between US designed aircraft and their soviet counterparts, unless it is an exact copy like the B-29. Redhanker (talk) 20:36, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
* I strongly disagree, Tu-160 and B-1 have little in common except for appearance. They aren't even same weight class. B1's closest soviet counterpart is Tu-22, Tu-160s closest counterparts in USAF are B2's.
* And I'm talking about their mission (intercontinental bomber vs strategec bomber). B2 and Tu-160 don't look alike, but that's because soviets and US people had different approach to problem of survivability.
* B2 was relying on stealth and sacrificed everything other than stealth, Tu-160 relied on it's high terminal speed and 2500km+ (1350nmi) standoff missiles (kh-55) to get away from harms way or attack before enemy can even get interceptors into the air. Everytime I see B1 and Tu-160 Comparisons I want to throw up. <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 23:35, 10 October 2015 (UTC)
* The project for a new Soviet swing-wing supersonic heavy bomber, which resulted in the Tu-160, was instituted in 1972, two years after the Rockwell design was selected for the B-1 and in direct response to that programme. The Tu-160 weighs 20 tons more than the B-1, but then it's Russian and Russian copies of Western designs always weigh more. The Tu-22 is an older design, weighing about half as much as the Tu-160. Khamba Tendal (talk) 22:35, 20 November 2016 (UTC)
Nonsense. Tu-160 max take-off weight is 60 tons more than Bone. It is in absolutely different league. Yes, it was inspired by B1-A, but had rather different design proposals, and no, it is not a "copy". You don't name F-15 a copy of Foxbat, do you? — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 18:37, 7 December 2017 (UTC)
* The difference in empty weight, my Muscovite IP comrade, is 23 tonnes. Blackjack's maximum take-off weight is about 60 tonnes higher than the B-1B's, mainly for geographical and political reasons -- the US has access to friendly bases all over the world and can carry out inflight refuelling across most of the world, whereas the Soviets pretty much had to operate from Russian territory, because everybody hated them (a factor that has not altered), and could not count on tanker support in airspace where Western fighters might be present, which means almost everywhere (a factor that similarly has not altered), so the Blackjack has monster engines with near double the power of the B-1's, enabling it to lift a greater fuel load. But in concept the Blackjack is a B-1 knockoff, just as the Tupolev Tu-144 was a Concorde knockoff -- although the Blackjack is a more successful knockoff in that it does basically work, which the Tu-144 never did. The F-15 does copy the Foxbat in overall layout, but is designed to be manoeuvrable, which the Foxbat isn't. The Foxbat is a pioneering design, intended to intercept supersonic high-altitude bombers that never materialised, whereas the F-15 copies its approach to attaining high speed, but is also intended to put right everything that was wrong with the Phantom and is thus far more flexible. Hope that answers your question. Khamba Tendal (talk) 18:47, 10 February 2020 (UTC)
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List of B-1 units of the United States Air Force
Can someone please look at incorporating the table in the (orphan) list into this article? Or redirecting the list if thats appropriate Gbawden (talk) 08:56, 12 September 2014 (UTC)
CITS
Under the Upgrades section, the 5th paragraph talks about introducing a Central Integrated Test System in 2013. I was an avionics tech at Dyess in the early 90's and there was a CITS on board at the time, so this can't be accurate. In fact it was near impossible to troubleshoot anything electronic without the dang thing, since it was so tightly integrated into all the systems. It was also fun since the display was right above the ladder hatch, and since it was a royal pain to close we would frequently (despite QA rules) leave the hatch open and balance over a roughly 15 foot drop onto concrete with a phone book sized T.O. in our hands while using it. Perhaps they meant "introduced an upgraded CITS"? I don't have immediate access to the source, so i can't verify it, and I know my anecdote can't be used as a source, but perhaps someone can look into it? 2602:306:83BC:8CA0:0:0:0:3A (talk) 22:51, 20 January 2015 (UTC)
FIrst Soviet AWACS
"Studies suggested that the existing B-52 fleet with ALCM would remain a credible threat until 1985. It was predicted that 75% of the B-52 force would survive to attack its targets.[59] After this, the introduction of the SA-10 missile, the MiG-31 interceptor and the first Soviet Airborne Early Warning and Control (AWACS) systems would make the B-52 increasingly vulnerable.[60]"
Hmm. First Soviet AWACS produced in series was https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-126 running since 1964. So either citation is wrong, or source is of low quality. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 18:41, 7 December 2017 (UTC)
Crash
Talking to a B-1 technician today, the veteran knew much about this aircraft. The person said that during low level flight they did have ha e a B-1 crash into terrain because of a malfunction in the airplane avionics. Like the advanced f111 aardvark, i understand the B-1 can do low altitude autopilot. Little is published about this equipment or capabilities. Yet what I was told is this autopilot malfunctioned and killed the crew when the plane did not maneuver correctly at low altitude. Thats what the tech told me. Why is this not mentioned in the list of crashes? Did someone want to blame a pilot when in fact it was equipment failure? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:1012:B113:7679:65D5:7226:F372:A394 (talk) 02:39, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
* You'll need to bring better sources than hearsay to the article. All of the crashes are referenced, I suggest that you review the citations to see if a minority opinion exists that supports the conversation you had. The malfunction/error distinction is a common issue in nearly every accident investigation. Acroterion (talk) 02:43, 11 December 2017 (UTC)
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External FlightGlobal.com cutaway image of B-1A is broken. Site has been taken down. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 12:59, 5 December 2018 (UTC)
Engine damage to be included in article?
While stationed in Norway one of the bombers suffered ignificant engine damage, probably from a tablet being sucked in the engine. A wing commander was relieved of command in relation to the mishap.--Znuddel (talk) 15:04, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
* Not likely. The quote in the article from the Tech Sergeant says "engine damage". Wikipedia is not a news service per WP:NOTNEWS. -Fnlayson (talk) 15:32, 21 April 2021 (UTC)
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We should put a semi-protected lock on this page due to recent events of vandilisim Organic Increse45 (talk) 23:19, 27 March 2022 (UTC)
* A pattern of vandalism is usually needed for higher protection of an article. I don't think there's been enough repeated vandalism lately to need it, imo. But if others think so, I won't oppose it. -Fnlayson (talk) 00:52, 28 March 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2017-01-09
An identification system includes an input device and a verification device. A plurality of photovoltaic panels of the input device cooperatively receive light reflected off an object that is illuminated by a lighting module. Each photovoltaic panel converts light energy of the light received thereby into electricity. The input device further includes an electrical measurement unit to measure electrical quantities of the electricity generated by the photovoltaic panels, and an encoding unit to convert the electrical quantities into code parameters and to compose an input code using the code parameters. The verification device communicates with the input device, and verifies the input code.
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Everlight Electronics Co., Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2016-12-01
A light emitting diode chip including a substrate and a light emitting diode element layer is provided. The substrate has a growth surface and a plurality of microstructures on the growth surface. An area of the growth surface occupied by the microstructures is A1 and an area of the growth surface not occupied by the microstructures is A2, such that A1 and A2 satisfy the relation of 0.1A2/(A1+A2)0.5. The light emitting diode element layer is disposed on the growth surface of the substrate.
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Excelsius Medical Co., Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2015-08-13
A method and a system for localizing at least one circular object in a video frame captured by an image capture unit are disclosed. The method includes the steps of: A. performing edge detection to obtain a plurality of image edge points in the video frame; B. extracting a contour set of image contours by linking neighboring edge points; C. generating a plurality of circle samples from the extracted contour set by a structural sampling process; and D. localizing the at least one circular object from the generated circle samples by calculating a respective fitness score for each of the circle samples to measure the supporting evidence of the image edge points on a neighborhood of each of the circle samples, and by choosing the circle sample(s) whose fitness score(s) is/are greater than a threshold value as the circular object(s) found in the video frame.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science, Technology and Kuang Tai Metal Industrial Co. | Date: 2014-11-06
An apparatus for detecting tissue hardness of a living body includes a housing, a cap, a bottom cover, a driving module, a buffering module, a spring pipeline, a push-rod and a detecting module, and the driving module includes a firing spring and a restoring spring, and the two springs have different rigidities so as to form a reciprocating structure of the firing mechanism. After the detecting module of a firing mechanism is triggered, the resilience of the restoring spring compresses the firing spring back to its firing length, so as to restore its position by a single driving point and allow users to complete the firing operation by one hand and simplify the operation of doctors to improve convenience and efficiency.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2016-10-19
A ground lock apparatus is planarly disposed on a ground for locking a wheel of a vehicle. It includes a body, a ditch cover unit and a lock unit. The body has a recess lower than the ground. The ditch cover unit is connected to the periphery of the opening of the recess. After the wheel falls into the recess, the lock unit passes through the wheel. Accordingly, the vehicle is secured, and it is convenient for the user of the vehicle to no longer carry lock by himself.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2014-11-11
A spring type firing mechanism applied to an endoscope accessory includes a housing, a cap, a bottom cover, a driving module, a buffering module and a spring pipeline, and the spring pipeline includes a push-rod coupled to the sensor, and the driving module includes a firing spring and a restoring spring, and the two springs have different rigidities so as to form a reciprocating structure of the firing mechanism. After the sensor of the firing mechanism is triggered, the resilience of the restoring spring compresses the firing spring back to its firing length, so as to restore its position by a single driving point and allow users to complete the firing operation by one hand and simplify the operation of doctors to improve convenience and efficiency.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2016-10-19
A ground lock apparatus is planarly disposed on a ground for locking a wheel of a vehicle. It includes a rotary body, a ditch cover unit and a lock unit. The rotary body has a recess lower than the ground. The ditch cover unit is connected to the periphery of the opening of the recess. After the wheel falls into the recess and the rotary unit is rotated, part of the lock unit passes through the wheel. Accordingly, the vehicle is secured, and it is convenient for the user of the vehicle to no longer carry lock by himself.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2015-09-25
A light emitting diode, including a semiconductor epitaxial structure, a first electrode and a second electrode is provided. The semiconductor epitaxial structure includes a plurality stacked light-emitting layers, and each of the light-emitting layers respectively emits different range of wavelength of light. The first electrode is electrically connected to the semiconductor epitaxial structure. The second electrode is electrically connected to the semiconductor epitaxial structure. Furthermore, a data transmission and reception apparatus is provided.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2014-05-08
A device for generating electric power and absorbing heat is revealed. It comprises a substrate, a plurality of solar chips, a broad spectrum light absorbing layer and a light scattering film on the substrate and beside the solar chips, a hot melt adhesive film, and a transparent cover plate.
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Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology | Date: 2014-05-08
A solar module having uniform light for assembling on the top of a building to act as a roof is revealed. It comprises a transparent substrate, at least one solar chip, a hot melt adhesive film, a transparent cover plate, and a diffusion film disposed between the transparent substrate and the solar chip.
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Problems copying between Flash CS5.5 and TextEdit in OSX Lion
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This is a wierd one but it's cost me a ton of time...
When running Flash CS5.5 on OSX Lion (vs. 10.7.4) if I copy text from Flash and then paste it into a TextEdit Document it ALWAYS results in slowing down Flash to the point where it is basically unusable. The ONLY solution is to restart the whole system. (I use TextEdit to document my work, so I go back and forth between the two constantly).
Specifically, the copied text must be from a Instance Name field or a Movie Clip name field. (I've copied text out of a classic text field without problem).
When I go to paste the text into a TextEdit document there is a abnormal lag of a few seconds, but the text does get pasted, and TextEdit continues to function normally.
However, when I then return to Flash, it is noticable slower. Every click takes several seconds to register. For example, when opening a movie clip in the library, after double clicking the MC after a few seconds the MC will be highlighted, after several more seconds the timeline will display for that MC, afer several more seconds the stage will finally display the cotents of the MC. The larger the file, the longer the delays.
Restarting Flash makes no difference. Trashing Prefs makes no difference. However restarting the entire system does fix the problem.
I also reinstalled Flash, which also fixed the problem, but I was able to cause the problem to occur again.
I may pass this along to Apple also.
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Mucus moistens and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and Successful treatment of the post-nasal drip will usually clear up these throat symptoms. sedating antihistamines may dry and thicken post-nasal secretions even. How can chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip be treated? .. as a nasal spray and helps to control nasal drainage mediated by neural pathways. Decongestants dry up the mucus that collects in the back of the The post-nasal drainage sitting on the throat can cause a painful sore throat.
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This can cause discomfort or a feeling that there is a lump in the throat. Successful treatment of the post-nasal drip will usually clear up these throat symptoms. The increase in mucus that leads to postnasal drip can be caused by a ( mL) of distilled water (too much salt dries out nasal membranes). Treatment will depend on the cause. Often a postnasal drip will clear up by itself. If a viral infection or sinusitis is involved, antihistamines and decongestants may. Post-nasal drip (PND) occurs when excessive mucus is produced by the nasal mucosa. The excess mucus accumulates in the back of the nose and eventually the throat once it drips down the back of the throat. It can be caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease Jump up to: Australia, Healthdirect ( ). Post-nasal drainage can often lead to cough, sore throat, frequent throat clearing, and humidifies the air, traps inhaled particles, and helps to fight infections. When your nose and sinuses are blocked up with mucus, you have a tickle in your throat and Find out more about post-nasal drip, and how you can treat and prevent it. A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. Sinusitis and post nasal drip: Frequent sinus infections can cause post-nasal drip, (sometimes called “a. Gastroesophageal reflux and postnasal drip syndrome remain one of some of these cases can be dealt with confidently in one stop clinics. Learn what post-nasal drip is. Mucus is a substance that helps protect your body from viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders. Your nose. A post nasal drip is where the normal process of mucus production me anti- histamines and a nasal spray, the anti-histamines seem to have dried up my runny nose Is there anything I can do to improve the lack of sleep?. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
1968 Democratic Party vice presidential candidate selection
This article lists those who were potential candidates for the Democratic nomination for Vice President of the United States in the 1968 election. After winning the Democratic presidential nomination at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, incumbent Vice President Hubert Humphrey asked the convention to nominate Maine Senator Edmund Muskie as his running mate. The convention overwhelmingly voted to ratify the choice of Muskie, though Julian Bond picked up a scattering of votes. Muskie was surprised by the selection, as he was from a Northeastern state with few electoral votes. Humphrey almost chose Oklahoma Senator Fred R. Harris, but Humphrey decided that Muskie's age, governmental experience, and quiet temperament made him the better candidate. The Humphrey–Muskie ticket ultimately lost to the Nixon–Agnew ticket in the 1968 election. Muskie's place on the national ticket helped make him an early front-runner for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination, though Muskie ultimately dropped out of the contest.
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Rocco Zikarsky
Rocco Zikarsky (born 11 July 2006) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League (NBL). Standing at 7'3" (221 cm), he is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Australian basketball.
Early Life and Education
Zikarsky, the son of German Olympic medal-winning swimmer Björn Zikarsky, was born in Queensland, Australia. From an early age, his towering height and natural athleticism drew attention. He excelled in Queensland representative teams and was a standout player at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, an elite training center for top basketball prospects.
Amateur career
Zikarsky gained significant attention while playing for the Centre of Excellence in the NBL1 East during the 2023 season. His performances there, combined with his work at the NBA Global Academy, solidified his reputation as one of Australia's most promising young big men.
In April 2024, he led Australia to victory at the Albert Schweitzer-Tournament, earning MVP honors. He averaged 18.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game on 73.1% shooting, showcasing his dominance and potential on the international stage.
Professional career
At the age of 16, Zikarsky joined the NBL Next Stars program, a pathway designed to develop elite young talent. He signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets, becoming the youngest player in the program's history. In his preseason debut, Zikarsky recorded 23 points, eight rebounds, and six blocks in just 20 minutes against California Baptist.
During his first NBL season, Zikarsky had limited playing time but showed flashes of his potential, including a notable performance against the Sydney Kings where he blocked four shots in 11 minutes.
Zikarsky is considered one of the top prospects for the 2025 NBA draft.
International career
In addition to his success at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament, Zikarsky was selected to headline the Australian Boomers team for a series against Japan in June 2024. Alongside fellow NBL Next Star Alex Toohey, he represented Australia's emerging talent in the Nissay Cup. | WIKI |
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Blepharoplasty Questions Atlanta
What is blepharoplasty?
Dr. Kun Kim at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia refers to blepharoplasty as “double eyelid surgery” and has been successfully performing this surgery on his patients for years. The goal of this surgery is to improve the aged appearance that can be caused by droopy eyelids and puffiness under the eye.
What does the procedure entail?
Dr. Kim will perform blepharoplasty on the upper or lower eyelids, depending on your needs and desires. He may also perform the surgery on both of your lids. Dr. Kim removes excess fat, muscle, and skin, which helps to reveal a younger-looking, more refreshed-looking you.
Can this surgery be performed with other surgeries?
Yes. In fact, Dr. Kim often performs eyelid surgery along with a browlift, facelift, and even skin resurfacing. At your initial consultation, all options will be discussed, and you and Dr. Kim will plan your course of treatment together following a thorough evaluation.
What does the actual surgery involve?
When Dr. Kim performs upper eyelid surgery, he makes an incision in the natural fold of the upper eyelid and removes the excess fat, muscle and skin. He then performs fine suturing to close the incision and minimize any visible scarring.
When he performs lower eyelid surgery, he makes an incision along the lash line and smile creases of your lower eyelid; he then removes the fat, muscle and skin and sutures the incision closed.
If my eyes are just puffy, is this surgery recommended for me?
If lower eyelid puffiness is your problem then Transconjunctivial Blepharoplasty is performed by Dr. Kim. He will make an incision and remove the excess fat in the lower eyelid. He uses self-dissolving sutures in this procedure and no visible scar is left.
What can I expect after surgery?
Dr. Kim and staff will provide you with detailed instructions on what to do and what not to do following your blepharoplasty. You need not cover your eyes following surgery, but you may need an anti-drying ointment. Pain medication may be prescribed by Dr. Kim; cold compresses can help to reduce the bruising and swelling you may experience post-operatively. You will be given instructions on eye-cleaning care and the use of eye drops, if necessary. If you have permanent sutures in place, they will be removed in a few days following surgery.
If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia area and are interested in learning about blepharoplasty, please contact Dr. Kim at Kim Facial Plastic Surgery today to schedule your initial appointment.
Options for Enlargement of Asian Eyes
By Dr. Kun Kim
Double eyelid surgery combined with medial epicanthoplasty will make your eyes bigger. When double eyelid surgery is properly done, eyes look bigger when opened. With medial epicanthoplasty (treating the Mongolian fold), eyes actually get wider.
Will I Be Able to Close my Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?
By Dr. Kun Kim
This is a common fear.
Not being able to close your eyes after an eye lid surgery is a complication that arise from an overly aggressive skin removal. In a typical upper eye lid surgery for anti aging, the amount of skin removal is estimated by the surgeon. After the incision lines are drawn, the amount of skin removal need to be rechecked in order to ensure the skin being removed is not too much.
If you choose an experienced surgeon, this complication should be almost a non-issue.
When Can I Use my Contacts After Eyelid Surgery?
By Dr. Kun Kim
I allow use of contact lenses after 48 hours if only the upper eye lid surgery was done. If lower eye lid surgery was performed after 7 days of healing, the contact lenses may be worn. This is true wheter the lower lid surgery was done with subciliary (skin incision) or the subconjunctival (inside approach, no skin incision) approach.
These time frame assumes there are no unusual complications from the eye lid surgery at the time of this recovery period. Conjunctival swelling or chemosis, and conjuctivitis like conditions, which may be present on occasion, may delay the safe period for contact lense usage.
Can I Change my Eye Shape?
By Dr. Kun Kim
I routinely perform more than 100 Asian eye lid surgeries per year in my practice. The goal of the procedure is to create the double eyelid crease and make eyes rounder and more open. About 25% of these patients also require what is called a medial canthoplasty, where the corder of the eye next to the nose is opened up surgically to give the eyes a more open look.
So the answer to your question is “Yes”, although obviously there are limitations to any surgical/medical procedures. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Choroidal hemangioma is a rare congenital ocular tumor that can present as either circumscribed or diffuse. Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma CCH typically manifests as a red-orange mass within the posterior pole and appears similar to other ocular conditions, such as choroidal melanoma and choroidal metastasis.
Proper diagnosis is crucial and is aided by the use of ancillary testing. CCH itself is benign but can cause secondary complications such as subretinal fluid accumulation and subsequent retinal detachment. If these conditions should arise, several treatment options are available. En caso de producirse dichas situaciones, existen diversas opciones de tratamiento.
Choroidal hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor. Diffuse choroidal hemangiomas involve more than one quadrant of the choroid and are typically associated with systemic conditions such as Sturge—Weber syndrome. CCH may appear similar to other choroidal tumors, some of which are malignant, such as choroidal melanoma and choroidal metastasis. Treatment options include laser photocoagulation, thermotherapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy PDTand anti-vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF therapy.
A year-old Caucasian male presented to clinic with coroiceo of blurred vision at distance that was worse in his left eye.
His medical history included hypertension, hyperlipidemia, sleep apnea, and post-traumatic stress disorder. His ocular history was unremarkable. Pupils were equal, round, and reactive to light OU, and there was no afferent pupillary defect. Confrontation fields were full, and extra-ocular muscles had full range of motion.
Amsler grid was unremarkable OD and revealed left-sided metamorphopsia OS. Slit lamp examination was unremarkable OU, and intraocular pressures were within normal limits. Dilated fundus exam of the left eye Fig.
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An associated 3—4 DD central serous retinal detachment was also noted. Several ancillary tests were performed. OCT revealed a large choroidal mass with overlying subretinal fluid. Fundus photos were also taken. Fundus photo shows a circumscribed choroidal hemangioma superior temporal to the optic nerve in the left eye. The patient was diagnosed with CCH and referred to a retinal specialist. Fluorescein angiography was performed, and it showed hyperflourescence in all stages. The lesion was treated with argon laser photocoagulation over the entire mass.
Dilated fundus exam revealed an improvement in subretinal fluid, but a serous detachment was still present. FA was repeated as well as another session of argon laser photocoagulation. Over the next 15 years, the patient was seen every three to six months depending on the status of the condition.
After three treatments of argon laser photocoagulation, all of the subretinal fluid resolved. The CCH did not shrink in size.
Pigment later developed over the lesion. The subretinal fluid eventually returned 11 years after the last treatment session, but it did not coroiveo the patient’s vision. Therefore, observation was chosen as the treatment at that time. No changes in the amount of subretinal fluid or BVA have been noted at any follow-up visits since.
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CCH is a rare vascular tumor. CCH is a very uncommon tumor that is likely to go undiagnosed unless the patient becomes symptomatic. Unlike diffuse hemwngioma hemangiomas, which are associated with phakomatoses such as Sturge—Weber syndrome, CCH has no correlation with systemic bemangioma. The specific cause of the blood vessel he,angioma is unknown.
In other words, it shows slow to no progression in size over time. CCH presents clinically as an orange-red mass in the posterior pole, usually within one to three disk diameters of the macula. The mass itself is not pigmented but overlying pigment can develop over time.
Hemajgioma is a slowly progressive tumor. It can appear to increase in size secondary to subretinal fluid accumulation. Presenting symptoms can range from no symptoms to significant vision loss. In a patient study by Shields et al. Other symptoms can include hemangimoa, floaters, flashes of light, and rarely ocular pain. Many of these symptoms are caused by subretinal fluid accumulation. This occurs secondary to a breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier, allowing fluid leakage that leads to a serous retinal detachment.
Clinically, signs include an orange-red dome-shaped lesion with indistinct borders. Other associated clinical signs can include dilated episcleral vessels, neovascularization of the iris, drusen, RPE hyperplasia, dilated retinal arteries and veins, and retinoschisis. Several posterior segment lesions can resemble CCH. These include central serous chorioretinopathy, choroidal melanoma, choroidal metastasis, posterior nodular scleritis, and non-specific retinal detachment.
The most concerning of these are choroidal melanoma and choroidal metastasis because of their risk of ocular and systemic morbidity and mortality.
Patients with central serous chorioretinopathy are typically middle-aged adults who present with complaints of decreased vision.
Examination reveals an elevated area in the macula, usually with associated subretinal fluid. It is typically the same color as the surrounding retina. This condition is benign and often resolves without treatment, although recurrence is possible. Posterior nodular scleritis can present as a tumor-like mass in the posterior pole. This can be distinguished from CCH because other signs and symptoms of ocular inflammation, such as vitreous cells or anterior scleritis, are usually present.
Choroidal metastases often present as elevated, plateau-shaped lesions. They can be found anywhere in the posterior segment of the eye, including the posterior pole, and are typically a creamy yellow color. Unlike CCH, they can be multifocal or bilateral. Choroidal melanoma is typically a large mushroom-shaped, pigmented lesion that can be found anywhere in the posterior segment of the eye.
The majority of melanomas are darkly pigmented with either a black or gray-green appearance, but amelanotic melanomas also exist. It is important to be able to differentiate between different types of ocular tumors in order to provide appropriate treatment. As mentioned previously, some conditions such as choroidal melanoma require correct diagnosis and prompt treatment to reduce the risk of ocular and systemic morbidity and mortality. Since CCH can mimic several other ocular conditions, additional testing is required for proper diagnosis.
Ultrasonography can be used to measure the internal reflectivity of an ocular mass. High internal reflectivity on A-scan, hemangiomaa acoustically solid on B-scan, indicates that the mass is composed of a variety of different cell types, which causes more disruption of the sound waves. Normal choroidal tissue is made of several different cell types.
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Low internal reflectivity on A-scan, or acoustic hollowness on B-scan, is a sign that very similar cells are located within the lesion.
CCH is characterized by high internal reflectivity since it is composed of blood vessels and other cells that are similar to the normal choroidal structure. On the other hand, choroidal metastasis shows similar findings to CCH and is not as easily distinguished from CCH with ultrasonography.
FA allows viewing of the retinal blood vessels and is often used to locate areas of leakage. CCH shows a characteristic pattern on Coroiveo which includes hmeangioma early lacy hyperflourescence that increases through all stages. In contrast, choroidal melanoma and choroidal metastasis show slower and less intense hyperflourescence.
In contrast, choroidal melanoma and metastasis demonstrate slower and less intense filling. MRI can be used to locate lesions within the orbit. Both are hyperintense on T1-weighted images. On T2-weighted images, both are isointense compared to the vitreous and tend to disappear on the image.
If all other testing is inconclusive, a biopsy of the lesion can be performed. This is a more invasive hemmangioma and therefore carries greater risks. It is usually reserved for cases where the diagnosis coroifeo be made with less involved methods. OCT is a newer technology which shows high definition imaging hemngioma the posterior segment of the eye. Clinically, it is used most often to monitor for complications of CCH such as macular edema and serous retinal detachment.
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It can also be used to evaluate the efficacy of treatment. CCH is often an asymptomatic lesion. In this case, close observation is the only treatment warranted. Although the lesion itself is benign, it can lead to sight-threatening complications, including macular edema, serous retinal detachment, or clroideo glaucoma.
The most common symptom in patients with CCH is blurred vision secondary to macular edema. If complications do arise, there are several treatment options available. The goal of any treatment is resolution of the macular edema. In the s and s, the traditional treatment for CCH was xenon arc photocoagulation. This was performed over the entire surface of the tumor.
It produced hemanbioma resolution of subretinal fluid but often left residual scarring that could limit the patient’s visual recovery.
Argon laser can also cause scarring of the choroid and retina, however, which can lead to decreased visual acuity. Re-treatments are often necessary as subretinal fluid tends to recur. Photocoagulation can sometimes lead to significant, if not complete, resolution of subretinal fluid but typically has a little to no effect on the tumor size. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Hal McPhail
Harold Thomas McPhail (October 26, 1912 – August 1977) was an American football fullback.
McPhail was born in 1912 in Saginaw, Michigan. He attended Aquinas High School in Columbus, Ohio. He played college football for the 1929 Army Cadets football team and for the 1930, 1931, and 1932 Xavier Musketeers football teams. He was elected captain of the 1932 team.
McPhail also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston Redskins during the 1934 and 1935 seasons. He appeared in 18 games for the Redskins, scoring 22 points and rushing for 461 yards. He also played in the American Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals in 1937 and 1938 and for the Columbus Bullies in 1939.
After his football career ended, McPhail worked as a clerk for Cincinnati Annex of the Post Office. He died of a heart attack at age 64 in 1977 while mowing the grass at his home in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. | WIKI |
Market Wrap-Up for Mar.17 (FDX, GES, CNX, BTU, CSX, NSC, more)
The markets may be feeling a bit better about the latest updates surrounding the nuclear situation in Japan, but I would be a bit cautious to jump the gun on an all-clear situation. We have been intently looking at what the revenue picture could be regarding Japan for companies that are on our Best Dividend Stocks List as well as companies we are considering adding to our current list. We did add a new name to our list this morning, so be sure to check out the post if you did not read the e-mail alert we sent out to Dividend.com Premium subscribers earlier. We also have our weekly "Top 50 Watchlist Names" post that is out today.
The market saw a nice rally from railroad plays CSX Corp ( CSX ) and Norfolk Southern ( NSC ). FedEx ( FDX ) was also higher, despite having what I would describe as mixed results from their last quarter. Retailer Guess? Inc. ( GES ) got hit hard on their weaker-than-expected outlook. Elsewhere, nuclear-related stocks are struggling to participate in this morning's rally. Coal plays rallied for a second straight day, led by Consol Energy ( CNX ) and Peabody Energy ( BTU ).
I couldn't help but notice the Japanese Yen currency absolutely flying against the U.S. dollar yesterday. There is probably a slug of "smart" money that is getting caught on the wrong side of this trade. Keep your eye on this interesting situation. Yet another market-moving event we will be looking to navigate subscribers through! This should be a ratings winner for CNBC's new bandwagon show, "Money in Motion Currency Trading". My advice for everyday investors remains the same: stay away from the currency markets. You work too hard for your money to be playing in this volatile area!
With interest rates trickling back down this week, be sure to check out what interest rates you are paying on any loans you have. Pick up the phone and see if you can get yourself a better deal. Consider asking your lender for a loan modification. Banks have been making a bit of progress helping homeowners get through the process. You might also want to switch to bi-weekly payments for your loans, paying half of your monthly payment every two weeks. This simple step can have a huge impact in reducing your overall debt. If anyone has any kids in college, keep an eye on their debt. You may want to get monthly bills mailed to the house and pay the fee, but be sure you are reimbursed by your children. You may think this is a weak way to teach them responsibility, but why risk having their credit ruined and you having to foot a higher-than-necessary bill. Just something to consider when you are getting ready to have your children start building credit for themselves.
I just read a Bloomberg report that daily discount website Groupon and its Wall Street investment bankers may be considering a $25 Billion valuation for its upcoming IPO. It's a bit nutty, but it's par for the course when it comes to Wall Street and the fast money crowd. I'm hearing Groupon may have brought in $500 million in revenue last year, but this valuation is on the moon. Facebook is apparently approaching a $75 billion valuation according to recent private market transactions. Everyone knows my take on this modern-day AOL play. It will be hot until the next great site is discovered, at which time Wall Street investment bankers will move on to the next "belle of the ball." AOL, MySpace, Facebook, who can be next? Be careful investing in the "flavor of the day". Unless you think you can be nimble enough to trade these types of names, I'd advise sticking to the strategy that continues to work for decades: dividend investing.
According to the most recent National Association of Realtors report, multi-family vacancy rates are forecast to decline from 5.8 percent in the current quarter to 4.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012. Keep your eye on this part of real estate as I have mentioned in the past that multi-family properties, if bought right, can be a great other source of income for someone looking to make the most of their real estate investments. Lower vacancy rates give landlords more of an advantage to raise rents and actually stay up on inflation risks. Ideal properties to consider if you can find any that have positive cash flow (you are making money each month, or you are at least living for free in your own unit with the tenants covering your expenses) are those with 4 units or less. They qualify for a regular 30-year mortgage. Anything that is 5 units or more require a commercial loan, which can be more costly. If you have never been a landlord before, starting out with a smaller building makes sense. I prefer anyone considering multi-family purchases to be a bit of a handy person, or have relatives that can help you with maintaining the property when things break. This type of real estate investing is the only one I really like and can make sense as part of one's portfolio, along with what I think makes great sense, and that is quality dividend-paying stocks! It is a bit easier to invest in stocks, but I just want to get anyone thinking about real estate to consider multi-family units if one is looking to diversify their investment portfolio.
It will be a busy next couple of days for me on the media side. I have the following three radio interviews I will be doing where we discuss my new "Be a Dividend Millionaire" book, as well as dividend investing in general. If you're able to tune in, I'd truly appreciate it!
WSIU-FM (NPR) "MORNING EDITION" (ST. LOUIS, MO) - This is a 10 minute taped interview on 3/17. WSIU-FM is a non-commercial, public radio station. The format of the station is news and classical music aimed at people between 35 and 55 and is affiliated with National Public Radio. WSIU-FM reaches a 50-county coverage area in southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana and southeastern Missouri. All news and public affairs programs are simulcast on three-affiliated FM stations and on Sirius Satellite Radio. The station carries 50,000 watts.
KIKK AM 650 "WINNING STRATEGIES WITH TIM CONNOLLY" (SYNDICATED) - This is a 30-minute interview on 3/18 at 2:00om Est. Hosted by prominent Economist Mike King of Princeton Research and nationally known financier Tim Connolly, they answer your questions about risk and investment and offer Low-Risk, High-Reward Strategies for Success! The best way to lower risk is a well-educated investor. The show also covers breaking news in the financial and investment markets, charts trends, offers insight and opinion. Hosted by merchant banker Tim Connolly, economist Mike King, investor Gary Cello, researcher Jan Van Der Sandee. KIKK AM is a CBS affiltiate in Houston TX. The show is syndicated worldwide via radio, cable TV audio, satellite audio and the internet and reaches about 20 million+ subscribers on Comast, Charter, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications Western Broadband and carries 1,332,904 watts.
WYZE-AM "COMMUNITY LIFESCAPES" (ATLANTA, GA) - This is a taped 10 minute interview on 3/18 to air the following Sunday (3/25). This show airs on Sun from 6 - 6:30 p.m. and is a general talk show and covers issues such as health, current events, finance and inspiration of interest to the mainly African American audience. The station serves the Atlanta, GA area and carries 5,000 watts.
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Imaging Molecular Surfaces via Atomic Scale Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy
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The structure and chemistry of molecular coatings can be tailored to control properties as diverse as the efficiency of next-generation photovoltaics and the ability of drugs to selectively target cancers in the body. A missing component needed to rapidly predict and design the properties and functionality of molecular coatings is the ability to visualize and understand their structure and chemistry at the atomic scale. Professor Pinshane Huang plans to develop methods that utilize a new, state-of-the-art scanning transmission electron microscope electron microscope at the University of Illinois to focus electrons down to sub-angstrom beams in order to directly visualize small molecule structure and chemistry. These methods will provide a new window into understanding how molecular coatings can be used to direct the synthesis, assembly, and interactions of complex nanostructures across the fields of energy harvesting, catalysis, and medicine. In addition to the impact of the specific research conducted in this project, Professor Huang’s work with the new electron microscope aims to transform the new analytical electron microscope into a leading national resource for atomic-scale chemical mapping of dose-sensitive materials.
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Rh In the fullest confidence of his faithfulness and zeal, he had been nominated, along with Alexander Henderson and David Dickson, to proceed to Aberdeen, in order to persuade that refractory city, the only one in the kingdom, to harmonize with the other parts of it ; but they made very few converts, and were, upon the whole, treated in no friendly manner. The pulpits of Aberdeen they found universally shut against them ; nor even in the open street, did they meet with any thing like a respectful audience. This triumph of the northern episcopalians was carefully reported to Charles by the marquis of Huntly; and the monarch was so much gratified by even this partial success of his favourite system, that, at the very moment when he was showing a disposition to give way to the covenanters, he wrote letters of thanks to the magistrates and doctors, promising them at all times his favour and protection. Montrose soon after returned to Edinburgh, and through the whole of the eventful year 1638, to all appearance acted most cordially in favour of the covenant.
In the beginning of the year 1639, when the covenanters had finally set the Icing at defiance by abolishing episcopacy, and were preparing to defend their measures by force of arms, Montrose received another commission to visit the Aberdonians, and to provide against the probability of their stirring up an insurrection in the north, when his majesty might be drawing the public attention wholly towards the south. While Montrose was preparing for this expedition, having learned that a meeting of the covenanters in that quarter had been appointed at Tureff, and that Huntly, who had taken possession of Aberdeen, had written to his friends and followers to assemble for the purpose of preventing the meeting, he resolved to protect his friends, and ensure their convocation in spite of Huntly. For this purpose he collected only a few of his friends upon whom he could depend, and by one of those rapid movements by which he was afterwards so much distinguished, led them across that wild mountainous range that divides Angus from Aberdeenshire; and, on the morning of February the 14th, took possession of Tureff, ere one of the opposite party was aware of his having left Angus. Huntly's van, beginning to arrive in the forenoon, were astonished to find the place occupied in a hostile manner, and retired to the Broad Ford of Towie, about two miles to the south of Tureff, where Huntly and his train from Aberdeen shortly after joined them. Here it was debated whether they should advance and attack the place, or withdraw for the present and being enjoined by his commission from the king to act as yet only on the defensive, Huntly himself dissolved the meeting, though it was upwards of two thousand strong. This formidable array only convinced Montrose that there was no time to lose in preparing to meet it; and hastening next day to his own country, he began to raise and to array troops, according to the commission he held from the Tables. Seconded by the energy and patriotism of the people, his activity was such, that in less than a month he was at the head of a well-appointed army of horse and foot, drawn from the immediate neighbourhood; at the head of which he marched directly north, and on the 29th of March approached the town of Aberdeen. The doctors who had given him so much trouble on his former mission, did not think fit to wait his coming on this occasion; and the pulpits were at the service of any of his followers who chose to occupy them. It is admitted, on all hands, that Montrose on this first visit acted with great moderation. Leaving a garrison in Aberdeen under the earl of Kinghorn, he set out on the 1st of April to meet the marquis of Huntly, who had now dismissed his followers and retired to one of his castles. On the approach of Montrose, Huntly sent his friend, Gordon of Straloch, to meet him, arid to propose an armistice; and for this purpose a meeting took place between the parties at the village of Lowess, about midway be- | WIKI |
Pete Ohs
Pete Ohs is an American filmmaker. He is known for writing & directing the feature films Jethica (2022) and Everything Beautiful is Far Away (2017) as well as directing music videos for Best Coast, Wavves, Slow Club, and The Fiery Furnaces.
Personal life
Ohs was born and raised in Ohio.
Career
Ohs directed the No Hope Kids music video for Wavves which was included in Pitchfork's Top Music Videos of 2009 and the When I'm With You music video for Best Coast which was included in Pitchfork's Top Music Videos of 2010 as well as NME's Top 50 Videos of the Year.
In 2012, the hybrid-documentary feature I Send You This Place premiered at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. The film was co-directed with contemporary artist Andrea Sisson.
He was named one of Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film" for 2013.
In 2013, his screenplay for Everything Beautiful is Far Away was selected for IFP's Emerging Storytellers program. In 2017, Everything Beautiful is Far Away had its world premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival and received the U.S. Fiction Cinematography Award. The film stars Julia Garner & Joseph Cross with an original score by Alan Palomo.
In 2018, Ohs directed the short film Nothing Bad Will Happen starring Dasha Nekrasova.
In 2022, Ohs produced and directed the feature film Jethica starring Callie Hernandez and Will Madden. The film premiered at the 2022 SXSW Film Festival.
In 2024, Ohs produced and directed the feature film Love And Work starring Stephanie Hunt, Will Madden, Frank Mosley, Alexi Pappas and John S. Davies. The film premiered at the 2024 Slamdance Film Festival. | WIKI |
--- title: "Windows Support is Here!" short-title: "Windows Support" author: "Gabe Levi" --- We are excited to announce that Flow is now officially available on 64-bit Windows! Starting with [Flow v0.30.0](https://github.com/facebook/flow/releases/tag/v0.30.0), we will publish a Windows binary with each release. You can download the Windows binary in a .zip file directly from the [GitHub releases page](https://github.com/facebook/flow/releases) or install it using the [flow-bin npm package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/flow-bin). Try it out and [report any issues](https://github.com/facebook/flow/issues) you come across!  Getting Flow working on Windows was not easy, and it was made possible by the hard work of [Grégoire](https://github.com/OCamlPro-Henry), [Çagdas](https://github.com/OCamlPro-Bozman) and [Fabrice](https://github.com/lefessan) from [OCamlPro](https://www.ocamlpro.com/). ### Getting Started with Windows #### Getting Started with flow-bin on Windows Does your JavaScript project use npm to manage dependencies? Well, then the easiest way for you to install Flow is with npm! Just run ```bash > npm install --save-dev flow-bin ``` (Note: on Windows, it is recommended to use npm v3, to avoid the long `node_modules` paths that npm v2 creates) This will install the [flow-bin npm package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/flow-bin) and automatically add it to your package.json. Once installed, there are a few ways to use the Flow binary. One is to use `./node_modules/.bin/flow` directly. For example, every Flow project needs a `.flowconfig` file in the root directory. If you don't already have a `.flowconfig`, you could create it with Powershell, like ```bash > New-Item .flowconfig ``` or you could run the `flow init` command, using `./node_modules/.bin/flow` ```bash > ./node_modules/.bin/flow init ``` Another way to run Flow is via an npm script. In your package.json file, there is a `"scripts"` section. Maybe it looks like this: ```js "scripts": { "test": "make test" } ``` You can run the Flow binary directly from a script by referencing `flow` in a script, like so: ```js "scripts": { "test": "make test", "flow_check": "flow check || exit 0" } ``` and then running that script via `npm run` ```bash > npm run flow_check ``` (Note: the `|| exit 0` part of the script is optional, but `npm run` will show an error message if the script finishes with a non-zero exit code) You can also install `flow-bin` globally with ```bash > npm install --global flow-bin ``` #### Getting Started with flow.exe Each [GitHub release of Flow](https://github.com/facebook/flow/releases) starting with v0.30.0 will have a zipped Windows binary. For example, the [v0.30.0 release](https://github.com/facebook/flow/releases/tag/v0.30.0) includes [flow-win64-v0.30.0.zip](https://github.com/facebook/flow/releases/download/v0.30.0/flow-win64-v0.30.0.zip). If you download and unzip that, you will find a `flow/` directory, which contains `flow.exe`. `flow.exe` is the Flow binary, so if you put that somewhere in your path, and you should be good to go. ```bash > mkdir demo > cd demo > flow.exe init > "/* @flow */ var x: number = true;" | Out-File -Encoding ascii test.js > flow.exe check test.js:1 1: /* @flow */ var x: number = true; ^^^^ boolean. This type is incompatible with 1: /* @flow */ var x: number = true; ^^^^^^ number ``` | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
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Shatai Dara is a valley in Lower Dir District, Pakistan. It is composed of six basic villages: Matta, Yousaf Mani, Dehraie, Jabagai, Stanadar Melekhelia. It lies in the west of Balambat tehsil. The inhabitants of this area belong to the Painda Kheil, Alezi, Satandar ,Bazit khail, Mawat khail which are the clan of Utman Khel. The Utmankheil is one of karlanri pashtoon tribes. | WIKI |
The First King: Birth of an Empire
The First King: Birth of an Empire (Il primo re), released as Romulus v Remus: The First King in the UK, is a 2019 Italian historical drama film directed by Matteo Rovere. It stars Alessandro Borghi and Alessio Lapice.
Set in the 8th century BC, it is about the shepherd brothers Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome. All dialogue is spoken in an early form of Latin. The movie had a budget of 7.5 million euros.
The film was theatrically released in Italy on 31 January 2019 by 01 Distribution.
Plot
In Old Latium in 753 BC, a flash flood causes the two shepherd brothers Romulus and Remus to be stranded and captured as slaves in Alba Longa. They are able to rebel and free the other Latin and Sabine prisoners and take the Vesta priestess Satnei, who carries with her the sacred fire, as hostage. In a conflict concerning the injured Romulus, Remus ends up killing the Latin leader and becomes the new leader of the tribe.
The group face and defeat a warrior clan and Remus is appointed king by the surviving old men and women of their pagus. During a sacrifice, Satnei predicts that one of the two brothers will become a great king and build an empire larger than what can be imagined, but to do so he will have to kill the other brother. The tribe assume that the prophecy means that Romulus will end up dead for the sake of his brother's greatness.
Remus refuses to accept a divine order that requires him to kill his brother. He extinguishes the sacred fire of Vesta, kills an old priest and leaves Satnei helpless in the middle of a forest. Returning to the pagus, Remus degrades all the inhabitants into slaves. Romulus regains his health and confronts Remus about his actions. Remus, regretful, goes to find Satnei, who while dying from having been attacked by wild animals tells him that sparing Romulus now means that it is Remus who will end up dead at the hands of Romulus.
Romulus is able to rekindle the sacred fire and becomes the new leader of the pagus. He appoints a young woman to watch over the fire so it remains lit, thereby establishing the first Vestal. Remus, trying to escape the prophecy, heads for the Tiber with a group of men, but is attacked by Alban cavalry and only saved by the tribe of Romulus. Remus then claims the tribe for himself, and threatening to extinguish the sacred flame is confronted by his brother. Remus induces his brother to kill him so that the prophecy can be fulfilled. On his deathbed he makes peace with his brother, recognizes him as his king, and tells him to establish a city on the other side of the river.
The tribe cross the Tiber and burn Remus' body on a pyre. Romulus swears to build the world's largest and most powerful city on his brother's ashes. He gives the city the name of Rome.
During the end credits, an animated map shows the expansion of the territory subject to Rome up to its peak under the emperor Trajan in 117.
Themes
The film portrays a struggle between power and pietas, as represented by the two brothers. Ultimately, power is shown to become order only when submitted to the will of the gods. The director had no intention to comment on contemporary politics, but said that the myth's theme of love and hubris "talks to us through symbols that we can interpret in the light of our current time".
Cast
* Alessandro Borghi: Remus
* Alessio Lapice: Romulus
* Fabrizio Rongione: Lars
* Massimiliano Rossi: Tefarie
* Tania Garribba: Satnei
* Lorenzo Gleijeses: Purtnass
* Vincenzo Crea: Elaxantre
* Max Malatesta: Veltur
* Fiorenzo Mattu: Mamercus
* Gabriel Montesi: Adieis
* Antonio Orlando: Erennis
* Vincenzo Pirrotta: Cai
* Michael Schermi: Aranth
* Ludovico Succio: Marce
* Martinus Tocchi: Lubces
* Marina Occhionero: Acca Larentia
* Nina Fotaras: Ramtha
* Emilio De Marchi: Testa di Lupo
* Luca Elmi: Maccus
Production
The idea to make the film in archaic Latin came from a desire to make the characters sound ancestral, which would help the audience to attune themselves to the story. The language was created by a team from the University Guglielmo Marconi led by professor Luca Alfieri, with the aid of Francesco Pirozzi and Beatrice Grieco. The team studied archaic Latin and "fleshed it out" with help from the reconstructed Proto-Indo-European language.
Two visual influences were the films Valhalla Rising (2009) and Apocalypto (2006).
Distribution
Originally set for a release at the end of 2018, the film was distributed in Italian cinemas by 01 Distribution beginning on 31 January 2019. The film had grossed 2.1 million euros after the first three weeks of screening.
It was released in North America on DVD and Blu-ray Disc by Well Go USA Entertainment on 24 September 2019, with both original audio and an English-dubbed version, while in the United Kingdom by Signature Entertainment on 13 January 2020. | WIKI |
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Of what nationality is this actor? Courtland 03:46, 2005 Mar 29 (UTC)
Requested move
* The following discussion is an archived discussion of the proposal. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. No further edits should be made to this section.
The result of the proposal was no consensus. --BDD (talk) 00:04, 8 December 2012 (UTC)
Dhritiman Chatterjee → Dhritiman Chaterji –
Note IMDb is using the current spelling. Tito Dutta (talk) 10:58, 13 November 2012 (UTC)
* Have you checked the date of the reports? In Google news archives, I get 90+ results for the current title, all from RS' while only 40+ for the proposed title. Secret of success · talk 13:57, 14 November 2012 (UTC)
* Link please! I am facing trouble to find those results! --Tito Dutta (talk) 16:04, 14 November 2012 (UTC)
* 1 and 2. Secret of success · talk 11:47, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
* Interesting! Good work! --Tito Dutta (talk) 13:49, 16 November 2012 (UTC)
* The above discussion is preserved as an archive of the proposal. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on this talk page. No further edits should be made to this section. | WIKI |
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the thick and rough bark of the Crescentias and the Gustavia.[35] In the midst of this profusion of flowers and fruits, and in the luxuriant intertwinings of the climbing plants, the naturalist often finds it difficult to discover to which stem the different leaves and flowers really belong. A single tree adorned with Paullinias, Bignonias, and Dendrobium, forms a group of plants which, if disentangled and separated from each other, would cover a considerable space of ground.
In the tropics vegetation is generally of a fresher verdure, more luxuriant and succulent, and adorned with larger and more shining leaves than in our northern climates. The "social" plants, which often impart so uniform and monotonous a character to European countries, are almost entirely absent in the Equatorial regions. Trees almost as lofty as our oaks are adorned with flowers as large and as beautiful as our lilies. On the shady banks of the Rio Magdalena in South America, there grows a climbing Aristolochia bearing flowers four feet in circumference, which the Indian boys draw over their heads in sport, and wear as hats or helmets.[36] In the islands of the Indian Archipelago the flower of the Rafflesia is nearly three feet in diameter, and weighs above fourteen pounds.
The great elevation attained in several tropical countries not only by single mountains but even by extensive districts, enables the inhabitants of the torrid zone—surrounded by palms, bananas, and the other beautiful forms proper to those latitudes—to behold also those vegetable forms which, demanding a cooler temperature, would seem to belong to | WIKI |
PG5 2.1 and 2.2 with E-Line S-Bus communication library < 1.2.110, why the S-Bus communication on the master PCD stops either after a certain time?
FAQ #102009
Due to an error on the E-Line S-Bus communication library < 1.2.110, the S-Bus communication stops after a certain time, if the communication mode ‘on Event’ or ‘on Sampling time n’ has been selected on the S-Bus communication FBoxes
Problem description:
If on the S-Bus FBox ‘SEND’ or ‘RCV’ the communication mode ‘on Event’ or ‘on Sampling time n’ was selected then after the update of the PG5 E-Line S-Bus communication library < 1.2.110, the S-Bus communication of the ‘SEND’ or ‘RCV’ FBox stops after a certain time and no S-Bus data’s are exchanged to the S-Bus slaves.
This problem occurs on all possible communication channels like RS485 or Ethernet.
The communication works well, if on the above mentioned FBoxes the communication mode was set to ‘On each cycle’ or ‘on data change’.
Detail information about the behavior:
Communication stops after a certain time:
The communication stops after 24 days after a power on of the PCD because the PCD internal millisecond systemcounter which is used for the event transmission has reached his maximum value and will be reseted to the value 0. Due of an error on the FBox library, this situation leads then to the communication failure.
Solution:
Either configure the communication mode in the ‘old’ FBox to ‘On each cycle’ or ‘on data change’ or use the E-Line S-Bus communication library 1.2.110 or newer.
The error is fixed in the FBox library 1.2.110, means the ‘event’ or ‘on sampling time’ communication runs well.
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You must treat electricity with caution. The most basic advice I can give is always assume any exposed wires are live and touching them will hurt a lot at best and kill at worst. The first thing you need is a cheap extension core that you are willing to cut in half. After cutting and stripping the wires you need to solder in a relay. A relay is just like a light switch only instead of using your finger to flip the switch you use a small amount of voltage. These relays handle 5Amps at V AC. This means they can safely handle 5 Amps at V like you find in the US power grid. I spliced the relay into the black wire on my power cord.
Pulse dialing
Does it matter if I hook it up at all? Most of the other transmissions used a mechanical linkage or cable to indicate wide-open-throttle WOT. This WOT trigger achieves two things: Above a certain speed, as determined by the governor, the transmission will not downshift from third to second or second to first gear. This is to protect the transmission from damage.
Pulse dialing is a signaling technology in telecommunications in which a direct current local loop circuit is interrupted according to a defined coding system for each signal transmitted, usually a digit. This lends the method the often used name loop disconnect the most common variant of pulse dialing, decadic dialing, each of the ten Arabic numerals are encoded in a sequence of up.
So on to the installation which consists of a few simple steps: Headlight Wiring Harness Connection Note: The H4 style connector 3-wire 1. The connection shown in photo A supplies the control power to the two relays in the new harness. Just plug one of the stock faded yellow headlight connectors female H4 into the bright yellow mating connector male H4 on the new harness.
It can only go in one way and there is only one male H4 connector, so it is hard to get this step wrong! Since this connector is close to the relays, which in turn have to be close to the power source. Since I tapped into power at the engine fuse block, I used the passenger side light, your installation may be different. Installation of the harness is similar to the H4 pictured.
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Andrew Krause Relays are one of the oldest, simplest, and yet, easiest and most useful devices. Before the advent of the mass produced transistor, computers were made from either relays or vacuum tubes, or both. A relay, quite simply, is a small machine consisting of an electromagnet coil , a switch, and a spring. The spring holds the switch in one position, until a current is passed through the coil.
The coil generates a magnetic field which moves the switch.
Relays are one of the oldest, simplest, and yet, easiest and most useful devices. Before the advent of the mass produced transistor, computers were made from either relays or vacuum tubes, or both.
Originally Posted by dirtinla I understand how to wire up the 3 wire alternator. The number 1 wire goes to a resistor or dash light and is suppose to glow when not charging. That wire goes to a dash light. The Dash light has 2 terminals one for neg and one for positive. This is my question: When I plug it into the light I need to know if the other connector goes to ground or hot pos. It will have two wires coming from it. It does not make any difference which wire connects to the 1 wire coming from the alternator.
The other wire from the socket connects to the ignition terminal on the ignition switch. When you turn on the ignition switch, current flows thru the bulb to the alternator internally grounded and will light up the bulb. Once the engine has been started the light will go out. If you prefer to use a diode not a resistor , you will connect it so that the current will only flow from the ignition terminal of the ignition switch to the alternator.
A Guide to Debouncing, or, How to Debounce a Contact in Two Easy Pages
Must be greater than Must have greater than Temporary jumper terminal 11 to 10 and try starting remove jumper Remove jumper and Onan will not continue to run Suspect low AC voltage terminal 8 to 11 must be 26 to 30 VAC running! Remove single wire and tape up without touching ground or other wires! Remove double wire with adapter keep connected and tape up without touching ground or other wires Suspect remote control panel or wiring faulty!
Relay Basics By Chet Walters. A relay works this way: Your switch “turns on” the relay. The relay “turns on” your accessory. A relay draws very little current through your switch (milliamps) which protects your switch from burnout.
A phillips-drive screw threads into the head and hold the ring terminal that is on the wire leading to this switch. Harness connector wire colors: The Sky Blue wire is on the main harness only, and it attaches via a bullet connector to a solid Medium Blue wire that attaches to the switch itself. The Sky Blue wire is on the main harness only, and it attaches via a bullet connector to a Dark Blue wire that then runs to the neutral switch itself. This Dark Blue wire is bundled within the pick-up coils harness.
This extension rod about 4″ long is not mechanically attached to the switch plunger rod, and is simply held in place via “tension” between the switch plunger rod and the sidestand actuating cam. Other diagrams incorrectly show three wires leading to the switch, when in reality there is only two wires at the connector, even though it is a 3-place connector shell. Two threaded metal studs extend from the back of the base, and a two-wire pigtail wiring harness with a 2-place white plastic connector shell extend from the base unit.
The top face of the metal “can” may or may not have a plastic or metallic decal affixed to it. This switch is sometimes referred to as a “Ballast Switch” in the service manual. It is activated whenever the tilt angle of the bike is more than about degrees from vertical so don’t lean it too far over in the corners! If the allowable tilt angle is exceeded Electrical System Diode Block: The diode has bare wires on each end, terminated with bullet connectors.
Building a Four Channel SolidState Relay
The following instructions are for creating a MegaSquirt to Relay Board cable. It is for those who are creating their own harness. With both boxes mounted, measure the distance between them from DB connector to DB connector – this will be the length that you will cut the individual wires. If you are not using a Relay Board, allow enough length in each of your wires to reach the target component. It is often better to be too long and trim afterwards, than to be too short and have to splice additional lengths on.
Phreaking is a slang term coined to describe the activity of a culture of people who study, experiment with, or explore telecommunication systems, such as equipment and systems connected to public telephone networks. The term phreak is a sensational spelling of the word freak with the ph-from phone, and may also refer to the use of various audio frequencies to manipulate a phone system.
My symptoms are no power to speak of below rpm. At that point turbo boost occurs and power comes up, though no where near what it should be. The engine revs smoothly but runs out of steam before rpm. I’m left to decide if the problem is the AMM or the O2 sensor. If your B FT throws oil around like mine, the throttle body can easily get crudded up and cause problems exactly as you described. All these were fine, just a dirty throttle body caused the problem.
Use a small flat-bladed screwdriver to loosen the little locking tab on the end of the lower ball-and-socket. One right-hand thread, the other left-hand. The gasket on my car lifted right off with no fuss, but if you have to scrape be sure to use a plastic or wood scraper so as not to damage the aluminum facing. Swab it out with clean rags and lots of good quality carb cleaner.
The fumes from the breather are carrying oil and combustion vapors. When this stuff attempts to past the butterfly in the mostly closed state, the pressure and hence temperature drop causes the fumes to condense out of the air stream
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If you want to share a phone line, this is the easiest way! Keep in mind that this device will let you share phone lines for both incoming and outgoing calls, but they have no way of routing incoming calls. That means that only one of the devices should be allowed to automatically answer the line! We get lots of calls from people wanting Line In-Use indicators, so they know when the modem or phone is in-use and they don’t interrupt the call when making an outbound call.
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To wire up your new horns so that your little switch can work them, wire them as illustrated. When you hit the horn button, the button only needs to supply a small amount of current to trigger your relay. Terminal 85 is common ground you can use your old horn ground. Relays will also fail after a time. Some are even rated by the number of times they will close a circuit before burning out common relays are usually rated to , operations. The advantage is that a relay is normally cheaper and easier to replace than a switch.
Using a relay also allows the use of smaller gauge wire to the switch as well. A common auto relay is shown above along with the functions of the terminals. One should test these terminals to determine what each actually does before making a permanent installation. If you have only a five pin relay and need to use it for a single power wire, you need to know that the 87a will be “hot” when the relay is off.
In this case, use 87 for input and 30 for out so the 87a will be dead when off. One should always mount a relay of this type with the terminals down and it helps to seal the seams around the case and terminals with silicone seal.
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Junelle Bromfield
Junelle Bromfield (born 8 February 1998) is a Jamaican athlete. She competed in the mixed 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal. | WIKI |
Bruce Thomson (rugby union)
Bruce Thomson (19 November 1930 – 13 January 2020) was a Scotland international rugby union player. Thomson played as a Prop. He was also a noted bagpiper.
Amateur career
Thomson played rugby for Oxford University. He later played rugby for London Scottish.
International career
Thomson was capped for 3 times in 1953.
Medical career
Thomson became a doctor, working as a GP in Horsham, Sussex.
Bagpipes
Thomson learned the bagpipes at Aberdeen Grammar School.
After school he joined the army where he was taught by Pipe Major Donald McLeod. He composed more than 450 bagpipe tunes and performed for the Queen. He was influenced by Seumas MacNeill, Pipe Major Brian McRae and the members of The Royal Scottish Pipers Society.
Thomson published several books of his bagpipe tunes.
Later life and death
Thomson later retired to Crieff, Perthshire. He died there on 13 January 2020, at the age of 89. | WIKI |
Dem lawmaker asks Google CEO why Trump's photo shows up when she searches for 'idiot' | TheHill
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked to explain during a congressional hearing Tuesday why photos of President TrumpDonald John TrumpFacebook releases audit on conservative bias claims Harry Reid: 'Decriminalizing border crossings is not something that should be at the top of the list' Recessions happen when presidents overlook key problems MORE appear when people type the word “idiot” into the company's search engine. "Right now, if you Google the word 'idiot' under images, a picture of Donald Trump comes up. I just did that," said Rep. Zoe LofgrenZoe Ellen LofgrenKey House Republican demands answers on federal election security efforts Live coverage: Mueller testifies before Congress House fails to pass temporary immigration protections for Venezuelans MORE (D-Calif.) during a House Judiciary Committee hearing with Pichai. Pichai sought to explain the workings behind Google's search engine and to deny that the company was manipulating search results. “We provide search today for any time you type in a keyword… we have gone out and stored copies of billions of pages in our index, and we take the keyword and match it against the pages and rank them based on over 200 signals,” he said in response “Things like relevance, freshness, popularity, how other people are using it. And based on that, you know, at any given time, we try to find the best results for that query.” Lofgren responded by jokingly asking: "So it's not some little man sitting behind the curtain figuring out what we're going to show the user? It's basically a compilation of what users are generating." The Guardian published a story in July that said online activists angry with Trump's policies have been manipulating the search results for Google Images to ensure pictures of Trump appear as the top search results for the term "idiot." Pichai was invited to testify before Congress to address allegations of political bias from conservatives. They claim that Google and other tech giants discriminate against conservative voices, allegations which are widely dismissed by tech experts and vehemently denied by Silicon Valley. View the discussion thread. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2019 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Mood Disorder
Mood disorder is the term designating a group of diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV TR) classification system where a disturbance in the person's mood is hypothesized to be the main underlying feature. The classification is known as mood (affective) disorders in ICD 10.
English psychiatrist Henry Maudsley proposed an overarching category of affective disorder. The term was then replaced by mood disorder, as the latter term refers to the underlying or longitudinal emotional state, whereas the former refers to the external expression observed by others.
Two groups of mood disorders are broadly recognized; the division is based on whether the person has ever had a manic or hypomanic episode. Thus, there are depressive disorders, of which the best-known and most researched is major depressive disorder (MDD) commonly called clinical depression or major depression, and bipolar disorder (BD), formerly known as manic depression and characterized by intermittent episodes of mania or hypomania, usually interlaced with depressive episodes.
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John was born at Vila Viçosa and succeeded his father Teodósio II as Duke of Braganza when the latter died insane in 1630. He married Luisa de Guzman (1613-1666), eldest daughter of the Duke of Medina-Sidonia, in 1633. By the unanimous voice of the people he was raised to the throne of Portugal (of which he was held to be the legitimate heir) during the revolution on December 1, 1640, against the Spanish king Philip IV.
His accession led to a protracted war (the Portuguese Restoration War) with Spain, which only ended with the recognition of Portuguese independence in a subsequent reign (1668). Portugal signed alliances with France (June 1, 1641) and Sweden (August 1641) but by necessity its only contributions in the Thirty Years’ War were in the field against Spain and against Dutch encroachments on the Portuguese colonies.
In Spain, a Portuguese invasion force defeated the Spanish at Montijo, near Badajoz, in 1644. Abroad, the Dutch took Malacca (Jan 1641) and the Sultan of Oman captured Muscat (1648). Nevertheless the Portuguese, despite having to divide their forces among Europe, Brazil and Africa, managed to retake Luanda, in Angola, from the Dutch in 1648 and, by 1654, had recovered most of Brazil, effectively ceasing to be a viable Dutch colony. This was countered by the loss of Ceilan (Portuguese Ceilão), present day Sri Lanka, to the Dutch who took Colombo in 1656.
King John IV died in 1656 and was succeeded by his son Afonso VI. His daughter Catarina (Catherine of Braganza) married King Charles II of England.
John was a patron of music and the arts, and a considerably sophisticated writer on music; in addition to this, he was a composer. During his reign he collected one of the largest libraries in the world, but it was destroyed in the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. Among his writings is a defense of Palestrina, and a Defense of Modern Music (Lisbon, 1649). His most famous composition is a setting of the Crux fidelis, a work that remains highly popular during Lent amongst church choirs. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Software Freezes when loading an image
#21
We’ll need to identify which other software is causing this. So initially we’ll have to check your machine before we go on to your network.
We’ll need an export of the processes running when your deep art effects styles download gets interrupted
You can’t do this using the task manager itself, but you can use the built-in tasklist command line program to do it. Open a command prompt and use the following commands:
• Type tasklist to output a list of all the currently running processes
• To output as a csv, type tasklist /FO csv
• To save the output of the command line to a file, add > filename.csv to the end of the command; for example, tasklist /FO csv > "%userprofile%\desktop\tasks.csv" .
For full documentation on the various options for what to output, type tasklist /? into the command prompt.
You can send it to my colleague Julia (julia at deeparteffects.com)
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Hello Memnon. I will create documentation, but the CPU version runs with no problems. I can also use StartDAE to launch, but still does not seem to be using GPU. I am mostly interested in this product for video production/creation/inspiration, which is why the GPU is necessary in order to save vast amounts of time (and electricity :wink: )
thanks!
KOP
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@kingofpain thanks for confirming the CPU version runs without problems. So in that case, there is no local issue preventing the download and the issue might be something else entirely.
With regards to the GPU based.
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Armor is a resource used primarily for damage reduction on ships. All ships start with a set amount of armor pre-built and can be improved further by loading produced armor onto the fleet.
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Damage reduction on ships scales in a logarithmic manner and is applied as a percentage decrease of incoming damage. As such, you receive diminishing returns the more armor you add to your fleet, and can never reach 100%. Damage reduction is determined by the following formula:
$ (1 - \frac{1}{1 + log_{2}(1 + \frac{armor}{10000})}) * 100% $
Without accounting for Quris Art of War levels, a ship with 10K armor (i.e. the Babayaga) will have 50% damage reduction, a ship with 100K armor (i.e. the Mankind Gem) will have 77.57% damage reduction, and a theoretical ship with 1M armor will have 86.94% damage reduction.
Armor that a ship possesses by default is never consumed at the end of combat.
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Extracellular vesicles-transferred SBSN drives glioma aggressiveness by activating NF-κB via ANXA1-dependent ubiquitination of NEMO
Han Chen, Xuhong Chen, Zhuojun Zhang, Wenhao Bao, Zhiqing Gao, Difeng Li, Xiaoyi Xie, Ping Zhou, Chunxiao Yang, Zhongqiu Zhou, Jinyuan Pan, Xiangqin Kuang, Ruiming Tang, Zhengfu Feng, Lihuan Zhou, Dachun Zhu, Jianan Yang, Lan Wang, Hongbiao Huang, Daolin TangJinbao Liu, Lili Jiang
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Glioma is the most common malignant primary brain tumor with aggressiveness and poor prognosis. Although extracellular vesicles (EVs)-based cell-to-cell communication mediates glioma progression, the key molecular mediators of this process are still not fully understood. Herein, we elucidated an EVs-mediated transfer of suprabasin (SBSN), leading to the aggressiveness and progression of glioma. High levels of SBSN were positively correlated with clinical grade, predicting poor clinical prognosis of patients. Upregulation of SBSN promoted, while silencing of SBSN suppressed tumorigenesis and aggressiveness of glioma cells in vivo. EVs-mediated transfer of SBSN resulted in an increase in SBSN levels, which promoted the aggressiveness of glioma cells by enhancing migration, invasion, and angiogenesis of recipient glioma cells. Mechanistically, SBSN activated NF-κB signaling by interacting with annexin A1, which further induced Lys63-linked and Met1-linear polyubiquitination of NF-κB essential modulator (NEMO). In conclusion, the communication of SBSN-containing EVs within glioma cells drives the formation and development of tumors by activating NF-κB pathway, which may provide potential therapeutic target for clinical intervention in glioma.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5253-5265
Number of pages13
JournalOncogene
Volume41
Issue number49
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• Genetics
• Cancer Research
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The New Student's Reference Work/Christmas Carol, A
Christmas Carol, A, the first and best of strictly Christmas stories, is one of the masterpieces of Charles Dickens. Written for the Christmas of 1843, it was marked by the best gifts of the novelist, humor, fancy, simplicity and tenderness. The old miser, Scrooge, is visited and reformed by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. | WIKI |
Talk:Holt–Oram syndrome
\what percentage of cases are inherited from a parent
And what percentage are sporadic / not-inherited ? - Rod57 (talk) 11:25, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
* Hi Rod57. According to Gene Review, about 85% of cases are new mutations, not inherited. (I added it to the Genetics section.) IlexOpica (talk) 01:33, 19 April 2018 (UTC) | WIKI |
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temperance, he was not for Prohibition; that the methods of the Anti-Saloon League were those of a lumber lobby.
Elmer had his chance.
He advertised that he would speak on "Fake Preachers—and Who They Are."
In his sermon he said that Frank Shallard (by name) was a liar, a fool, an ingrate whom he had tried to help in seminary, a thief who was trying to steal Christ from an ailing world.
The newspapers were pleased and explicit.
Elmer saw to it—T. J. Rigg arranged a foursome—that he played golf with William Dollinger Styles that week.
"I was awfully sorry, Mr. Styles," he said, "to feel it my duty to jump on your pastor, Mr. Shallard, last Sunday, but when a fellow stands up and makes fun of Jesus Christ—well, it's time to forget mercy!"
"I thought you were kind of hard on him. I didn't hear his sermon myself—I'm a church-member, but it does seem like things pile up so at the office that I have to spend almost every Sunday morning there. But from what they've told me, he wasn't so wild."
"Then you don't think Shallard is practically an atheist?"
"Why, no! Nice decent fellow—"
"Mr. Styles, do you realize that all over town people are wondering how a man like you can give his support to a man like Shallard? Do you realize that not only the ministers but also laymen are saying that Shallard is secretly both an agnostic and a socialist, though he's afraid to come out and admit it? I hear it everywhere. People are afraid to tell you. Jiminy, I'm kind of scared of you myself! Feel I've got a lot of nerve!"
"Well, I ain't so fierce," said Mr. Styles, very pleased.
"Anyway, I'd hate to have you think I was sneaking around damning Shallard behind his back. Why don't you do this? You and some of the other Dorchester deacons have Shallard for lunch or dinner, and have me there, and let me put a few questions to him. I'll talk to the fellow straight! Do you feel you can afford to be known as tolerating an infidel in your church? Oughtn't you to make him come out from under cover and admit what he thinks? If I'm wrong, I'll apologize to you and to him, and you can call me all the kinds of nosey, meddling, cranky, interfering fool you want to!" | WIKI |
Talk:Universal Communication Format
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only source here is a 404. and as far as i can infer from webex site, UCF is nothing more than "a browser that accepts flash, quicktime and wmv"
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If there are "... several commercial Web conferencing applications." why is only one listed? The article's content appears to violate Wikipedia's Neutral Point of View (NPOV). Kernel.package (talk) 16:58, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
* I changed the article to indicate it is proprietary and only used by one company ~ Nanobug (talk) 17:02, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
No references
The link shown under "Notes", returns a 404 error. Lack of references further suggests the article doesn't comply with NPOV. Kernel.package (talk) 17:01, 9 October 2012 (UTC)
* The link for me does go to a valid page, however it requires a username/password to get to the content, so is not accessible. When I run WebEx, it says "make sure that you have the appropriate players to view UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files in the meeting. ", and it lists only 3, as stated above:
* Flash Player 6.0 or later
* Windows Media Player 9.0 or later
* QuickTime 7.1 or later
* ~ Nanobug (talk) 16:54, 26 February 2013 (UTC) | WIKI |
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116 corpses in the most honourable manner, and over them constructed an oratory. They perished in the first year of Adrian, A.D. 120, in the calends of November: or as some write, the 12th of the calends of October. (21)
My beloved, the emperor is Christ; Placidus, any worldly-minded man. The stags, are the senses. The large and beautiful stag is reason, it ascends a precipice, which is justice or rectitude. The horns, are the old and new law. The wife of Placidus is the soul; the two sons are the will, and the works of man. The master of the ship is a prelate, who would detain the soul from error; and the ship is the Church. The river is the world; the lion is the devil; and the wolf, the flesh. | WIKI |
Challenge square dance
Challenge square dance, also known as Challenge dancing, is modern western square dance focused on the puzzle-solving aspects of square dancing at the most difficult or "challenging" levels.
In modern square dancing, the dancers interpret the caller's directions (calls) to determine whom to act with, where to go, and how to get there. All square dancers learn standard "definitions" of calls, which they recall and use when the caller issues a given command. Most square dancers learn about 100 calls. Challenge dancing involves many more calls, and the definitions and choreographic combinations are more abstract and difficult to process. The same physical movements (e.g. arm turns, passing by) are employed, but deciphering the complex commands and figuring out what you're supposed to do is much more challenging.
Levels and lists
Modern western square dancing is organized into a hierarchy of standard syllabus programs (also called "levels"). Each level is described by a list of the calls that will be used, inclusive of all the material from the lower levels. The higher the program, the more material (i.e. calls) on that list, and the greater ability to recall and handle complexity is required of the dancers. The levels preceding Challenge are: Mainstream, Plus, and Advanced (A1 and A2).
There are five Challenge levels: Basic Challenge (C1), Extended Challenge (C2), Extended Challenge (C3A), Challenge 3B (C3B) and Challenge 4 (C4). The first three of these are maintained and organized by Callerlab, while the last two exist on a more ad hoc basis, maintained by a small set of interested callers. As a result of this there are a few different C4 lists, mostly the same, but with various differences.
What makes Challenge dancing challenging?
C1 dancers must be familiar with about 250 calls (including those from Mainstream, Plus, and Advanced). By C3, the dancers must be familiar with more than 400 calls. C4 dancers typically know at least 700 calls.
Challenge square dancing not only involves knowing many more calls, but is typified by the extensive use of Concepts, abstract and physical formations, "Phantom" dancers, and call deconstruction (such as Fractionalization).
Some square dance calls are more complex than others, involving more series of actions and more abstract identifications of whom to do the action with. Challenge lists include more of these complex calls, but none are by themselves more complex than calls at the Advanced level. Much of Challenge dancing uses basic calls (such as "Right And Left Thru", or notably, "Circulate"). However, Challenge demands that the dancers have precise understanding of the call definitions, and combines and modifies calls in a way that yields more complex interpretations.
Concepts
In addition to the calls which denote a particular dance action, Challenge dancing makes extensive use of "concepts" which denote modifications to calls – either how they are executed or to whom they apply.
There are only a few concepts before C1, e.g., the "As Couples" concept in Advanced. Each Challenge level adds about another ten new concepts. As with calls, the number of concepts at C4 is not as well defined. In addition, concepts can be nested, so that a call is modified by more than one. For example, "Tandem" means that two dancers one behind the other act as one dancer, while "Stable" means that the dancers are to move from place to place as the call would normally require but without changing their facing direction as they normally would. The caller can ask that a call be done "Stable Tandem" which means that pairs of dancers must act together to execute the call, but as they do this none of them turn.
Formations
Just as Plus adds Diamonds and Advanced adds Hourglasses, Challenge dancing adds new formations which have their own rules for circulation as well as calls that apply specifically to them. Additional formations include Butterflies, Galaxies, Triangles, Xs, and Zs.
Also, many formations used at lower levels are extended to include cases where they are "distorted" – while they have the same number of dancers and the dancers follow the same rules of interaction, they are not spaced the same way. For example, a wave may be "offset" so that the two halves are not lined up with each other, or a "parallelogram" consisting of two lines offset from each other can be considered to be two "boxes" even though the dancers in each box are not adjacent to each other. Irregular distortions, e.g., where four arbitrary dancers not lined up in any obvious way are asked to act as a wave, may also be used. In each case, the dancers must follow the rules of the basic call, but adjust their actual movements so that they correspond to the positions of the distorted formation.
Phantoms
Challenge dancing makes extensive use of "phantoms" – imaginary dancers who hold positions in a formation that is only partially filled by real dancers. Challenge dancers must learn to do their part of a call in a particular formation even though many of the other dancers – possibly all of them – are missing. This requires both a clear understanding of the call definition and the ability to remember where the positions of the formation are without the usual visual and tactile cues.
Calls which cause the dancers to change from one formation to another ("shape-changers") are especially challenging to dance with phantoms because the positions themselves will be changing and the entire formation may have to move to make room for other formations (even ones that have no real dancers at all to mark their position).
Fractionalization
Frequent use is made in Challenge dancing of fractionalized calls, both explicitly (e.g., the caller asks the dancers to do half of something) and implicitly through concepts. Many calls are defined to have specific "parts". Other calls can be broken down naturally based on the nature of the movement involved (e.g., a Hinge is half of a Trade).
Starting at the C1 level, concepts are introduced which operate on call parts. For example, the "Finish" concept means to do all of the call except for the first part. At higher levels there are meta-concepts which involve applying concepts to only certain parts of a call (e.g., "Evenly" means that only the even-numbered parts of a call should be affected by the specified concept).
To properly apply these concepts, the dancer must have both an excellent understanding of the definitions of the basic calls, including how the parts are defined, and the ability to keep track in real-time of what concepts are being applied to which parts.
Clubs
Some Challenge dancing is done in clubs similar to those at lower levels. In general, because of the limited number of dancers and callers, the higher the level the fewer clubs there will be. There are only a few cities that have clubs, with a live caller, dancing higher than C1 on a weekly basis.
Tape groups
Dancers who are interested in learning or dancing a particular Challenge level often form private groups and dance using recordings.
Regional events
In addition to local clubs, in many places there are events organized to offer Challenge dancing to the dancers of a larger geographic area on a less-frequent basis (e.g., monthly). These often feature callers from other areas.
Some general square dance conventions and festivals at the regional or state level include a Challenge hall, but they typically have very limited offerings above C1.
National and international events
The largest Challenge event currently operating is the multi-level Academy for Advanced and Challenge Enthusiasts (AACE), held annually in June. This event has dedicated halls for C1, C2, C3A, C3B, and C4. (It also includes an A2 hall.)
Challenge dancing is included in the much larger National Square Dance Convention (NSDC), but there is typically only one hall for Challenge and the emphasis is on the lower Challenge levels.
The annual convention of the International Association of Gay Square Dance Clubs (IAGSDC) has a much more extensive Challenge program that is attended by many non-gay dancers.
In Europe, the biennial iPAC (International Plus, Advanced, and Challenge) convention offers dedicated halls for all the Challenge levels.
Many other events held annually at various dance facilities attract Challenge dancers from a wide area who are interested in particular levels or callers. | WIKI |
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252 made, another set of observations is begun with the field-glass inverted. The observer places the larger end of the glass toward him, and turns the glass upside down around the axis, so that by this movement the smaller end of the glass comes to stay near the observer. With the glass thus inverted observations are repeated. The moving around of the circle and inverting of the glass are intended to avoid any errors which might be caused by faulty construction of the instrument, as, however costly and delicate the instrument may be, human skill can not make it mathematically precise.
When the angles have been measured, all the calculations have to be made for each triangle and for each polygon separately. Neither the work of mensuration in the field nor the calculations are what would be called work done by steam or by electricity. The season for the field observations being necessarily limited, each observer can not cover more than two or three first-class stations each year, as much as two months being often spent for one station alone when the climatic conditions are unfavorable. Angular observations for scientific purposes can not be executed in all weathers and at all hours.
Geodetical triangulation can be more successfully executed in mountainous regions, where the peaks act as natural observatories, and nothing interferes to prevent distant points being seen with the glass. Before the measuring of the angles actually begins, the net has to be laid out, the stations have to be visited, the most suitable point to be chosen and marked with some permanent sign. Stone blocks are used for this purpose, in the center of which a square metallic tablet is laid. The intersection of the two diagonals of the metallic tablet is the geodetical point. A small pyramid is sometimes placed in lieu of the tablet. In order to see the exact spot at a distance, a pyramid of wood or other material is built over the same, and a metallic rod, similar to a lightning-rod, situated in an exact perpendicular to the "point," is placed on top of the pyramid. This rod acts for all practical purposes as the real spot when the observer is at a distance. For stations situated in the plains, church-steeples, towers, or the tops of high buildings are used, and a given spot on these is chosen as the geodetical point, care being taken to choose only such points as are likely to be permanent for future reference, and are not liable to get out of the perpendicular.
The carefully executed observations described in the foregoing have to be made so accurate in order to avoid errors, which, although they may be allowed up to a certain limit when a topographical survey is alone being made, can not be allowed when the triangulation has to be made use of for purposes of getting at the real dimensions of the globe. An error which may be neglected on an area of a few hundred square miles is not permissible, and would be too large if multiplied to the whole length of the earth's meridian.
The accompanying illustration will serve to show what is a geodetical or trigonometrical net of triangles. It is not an imaginary net, but | WIKI |
Adam Kaufman
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* Adam Kaufman (24 character), fictional character in the American television series 24
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Oona Kivelä
Oona Kivelä (born in 1983) is a Finnish professional acrobat and a four-time world champion pole dancer.
Oona Kivelä started doing gymnastics at the age of nine. She competed in gymnastics until the age of 24. In 2008 – at the age of 25 – Kivelä became interested in pole dance in New York City, after having read an article about pole dance in Finland half year before. In 2011, Oona Kivelä won both Finnish championship in pole dance as well as the international Pole Art 2011 championship.
Oona Kivelä designs the choreography for her performances herself.
She has also done modeling for various sports magazines starring the cover pages.
The pole champion has also done collab work with acrobat Santeri Koivisto. The project, For Your Eyes Only by Kingdom Helsinki consists in a glamorous and exclusive act that mixes pole dancing, acrobatics, hand balancing and contortion.
Notable achievements
* Winner - International Pole Art Competition, 2009
* Winner - Pole Dance North-European Championships, 2009
* Winner - Finnish Pole Dance Championships, 2010
* Winner - Pole World Cup, 2011
* Winner - International Pole Art Competition, 2011
* Winner - Pole Art, 2012
* Winner - International Pole Championship, 2012
* Winner - International Pole Championship, 2013
* Winner - International Pole Championship, 2014
* Winner – International Pole Championship, 2015
* Winner – Finnish Pole Dance Championships, 2016 | WIKI |
Associations of placental weight with maternal and cord blood hormones
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Associations of placental weight with maternal and cord blood hormones (EL)
Λάγιου, Αρετή (EL)
Λάγιου, Παγώνα Δ. (1967-) (EL)
Σαμόλη, Ευαγγελία (EL)
Hsieh, Chung-Cheng (EN)
Xu, Biao (EN)
Σχολή Επαγγελμάτων Υγείας και Πρόνοιας. Τμήμα Δημόσιας Υγείας και Κοινοτικής Υγείας. Κατεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγείας (Δημόσιας Υγιεινής) (EL)
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Τριχόπουλος, Δημήτρης Βασ. (1938-2014) (EL)
Onoyama, Sagano (EN)
Adami, Hans-Olov (EN)
Williams, Michelle A. (EN)
Yu, Guo-Pei (EN)
Vatten, Lars J. (EN)
Prospective study of 167 normal singleton pregnancies in Boston, USA and 256 in Shanghai, China. Maternal hormone levels at the 27th gestational week were available for all pregnancies. Cord blood measurements were available for 86 pregnancies in Boston and 104 in Shanghai. Pearson partial correlation coefficients of log-transformed hormone levels with placental weight were calculated. Results Maternal levels of estriol, testosterone, and progesterone (P < .05) were positively associated with placental weight. There was no such evidence for adiponectin, prolactin, and insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I. Cord blood steroids tended to be inversely associated with placental weight, the results being statistically significant for testosterone (P < .05). There was a marginally significant positive association of cord blood IGF-I with placental weight. Reported results were adjusted for study center. Conclusions Placental weight appears to be positively correlated with maternal steroids. Its correlation with cord blood steroids, however, appears inverse, compatible with negative feedback mechanisms. There is also a suggestion for placental weight to be positively associated with cord blood IGF-I. (EN)
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Ενδομήτρια ανάπτυξη (EN)
Placenta (EN)
Intrauterine growth (EN)
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Hormones (EN)
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Annals of Epidemiology (EN)
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2013-11
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Yitzhak Rabin
Yitzhak Rabin (יִצְחָק רַבִּין, ; 1 March 1922 – 4 November 1995) was an Israeli politician, statesman and general. He was the fifth prime minister of Israel, serving two terms in office, 1974–1977, and from 1992 until his assassination in 1995.
Rabin was born in Jerusalem to Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe and was raised in a Labor Zionist household. He learned agriculture in school and excelled as a student. He led a 27-year career as a soldier and ultimately attained the rank of Rav Aluf, the most senior rank in the Israeli Defense Force (often translated as lieutenant general). As a teenager he joined the Palmach, the commando force of the Yishuv. He eventually rose through its ranks to become its chief of operations during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He joined the newly formed Israel Defense Forces in late 1948 and continued to rise as a promising officer. He helped shape the training doctrine of the IDF in the early 1950s, and led the IDF's Operations Directorate from 1959 to 1963. He was appointed chief of the general staff in 1964 and oversaw Israel's victory in the 1967 Six-Day War.
Rabin served as Israel's ambassador to the United States from 1968 to 1973, during a period of deepening U.S.–Israel ties. He was appointed Prime Minister of Israel in 1974 after the resignation of Golda Meir. In his first term, Rabin signed the Sinai Interim Agreement and ordered the Entebbe raid. He resigned in 1977 in the wake of a financial scandal. Rabin was Israel's minister of defense for much of the 1980s, including during the outbreak of the First Intifada.
In 1992, Rabin was re-elected as prime minister on a platform embracing the Israeli–Palestinian peace process. He signed several historic agreements with the Palestinian leadership as part of the Oslo Accords. In 1994, Rabin won the Nobel Peace Prize together with long-time political rival Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Rabin also signed a peace treaty with Jordan in 1994. In November 1995, he was assassinated by Yigal Amir, an extremist who opposed the terms of the Oslo Accords. Amir was convicted of Rabin's murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. Rabin was the first native-born prime minister of Israel, the only prime minister to be assassinated, and the second to die in office after Levi Eshkol. Rabin has become a symbol of the Israeli–Palestinian peace process.
Family background
Rabin was born at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem on 1 March 1922, Mandatory Palestine, to Nehemiah (1886 – 1 December 1971) and Rosa (née Cohen; 1890 – 12 November 1937) Rabin, immigrants of the Third Aliyah, the third wave of Jewish immigration to Palestine from Europe. Nehemiah was born Nehemiah Rubitzov in the shtetl Sydorovychi near Ivankiv in the southern Pale of Settlement (present-day Ukraine). His father Menachem died when he was a boy, and Nehemiah worked to support his family from an early age. At the age of 18, he emigrated to the United States, where he joined the Poale Zion party and changed his surname to Rabin. In 1917, Nehemiah Rabin went to Mandatory Palestine with a group of volunteers from the Jewish Legion.
Yitzhak's mother, Rosa Cohen, was born in 1890 in Mogilev in Belarus. Her father, a rabbi, opposed the Zionist movement and sent Rosa to a Christian high school for girls in Gomel, which gave her a broad general education. Early on, Rosa took an interest in political and social causes. In 1919, she traveled to Palestine on the steamship Ruslan. After working on a kibbutz on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, she moved to Jerusalem.
Rabin's parents met in Jerusalem during the 1920 Nebi Musa riots. They moved to Tel Aviv's Chlenov Street near Jaffa in 1923. Nehemiah became a worker for the Palestine Electric Corporation and Rosa was an accountant and local activist. She became a member of the Tel Aviv City Council. The family moved again in 1931 to a two-room apartment on Hamagid Street in Tel Aviv.
Early life and education
Yitzhak (Isaac) Rabin grew up in Tel Aviv, where the family relocated when he was one year old. He enrolled in the Tel Aviv Beit Hinuch Leyaldei Ovdim (בית חינוך לילדי עובדים, "School House for Workers' Children") in 1928 and completed his studies there in 1935. The school taught the children agriculture as well as Zionism. Rabin mostly received good marks in school, but he was so shy that few people knew he was intelligent.
In 1935, Rabin enrolled at an agricultural school on kibbutz Givat Hashlosha that his mother founded. It was here in 1936 at the age of 14 that Rabin joined the Haganah and received his first military training, learning how to use a pistol and stand guard. He joined a socialist-Zionist youth movement, HaNoar HaOved.
In 1937, he enrolled at the two-year Kadoorie Agricultural High School. He excelled in a number of agriculture-related subjects but disliked studying English language—the language of the British "enemy." He originally aspired to be an irrigation engineer, but his interest in military affairs intensified in 1938, when the ongoing Arab revolt worsened. A young Haganah sergeant named Yigal Allon, later a general in the IDF and prominent politician, trained Rabin and others at Kadoorie. Rabin finished at Kadoorie in August 1940. For part of 1939, the British closed Kadoorie, and Rabin joined Allon as a security guard at Kibbutz Ginosar until the school re-opened. When he finished school, Rabin considered studying irrigation engineering on scholarship at the University of California, Berkeley, although he ultimately decided to stay and fight in Palestine.
Marriage and family
Rabin married Leah Schlossberg during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Leah Rabin was working at the time as a reporter for a Palmach newspaper. They had two children, Dalia (born 19 March 1950) and Yuval (born 18 June 1955). Similar to the entire Israeli elite of the time, Rabin adhered to a secular-national understanding of Jewish identity, and was non-religious. American diplomat Dennis Ross described him as "the most secular Jew he had met in Israel".
Palmach
In 1941, during his practical training at kibbutz Ramat Yohanan, Rabin joined the newly formed Palmach section of the Haganah, under the influence of Yigal Allon. Rabin could not yet operate a machine gun, drive a car, or ride a motorcycle, but Moshe Dayan accepted the new recruit. The first operation he participated in was assisting the allied invasion of Lebanon, then held by Vichy French forces (the same operation in which Dayan lost his eye) in June–July 1941. Allon continued to train the young Palmach forces.
As a Palmachnik, Rabin and his men had to lie low to avoid arousing inquiry from the British administration. They spent most of their time farming, training secretly part-time. They wore no uniforms and received no public recognition during this time. In 1943, Rabin took command of a platoon at Kfar Giladi. He trained his men in modern tactics and how to conduct lightning attacks.
After the end of the war the relationship between the Palmach and the British authorities became strained, especially with respect to the treatment of Jewish immigration. In October 1945 Rabin planned a Palmach raid on the Atlit detainee camp in which 208 Jewish illegal immigrants who had been interned there were freed. In the Black Shabbat, a massive British operation against the leaders of the Jewish Establishment in the British Mandate of Palestine and the Palmach, Rabin was arrested and detained for five months. After his release he became the commander of the second Palmach battalion and rose to the position of Chief Operations Officer of the Palmach in October 1947.
IDF service
During the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, Rabin directed Israeli operations in Jerusalem and fought the Egyptian army in the Negev. During the beginning of the war he was the commander of the Harel Brigade, which fought on the road to Jerusalem from the coastal plain, including the Israeli "Burma Road", as well as many battles in Jerusalem, such as securing the southern side of the city by recapturing kibbutz Ramat Rachel.
During the first truce Rabin commanded IDF forces on the beach of Tel Aviv confronting the Irgun during the Altalena Affair.
In the following period he was the deputy commander of Operation Danny, the largest scale operation to that point, which involved four IDF brigades. The cities of Ramle and Lydda were captured, as well as the major airport in Lydda, as part of the operation. Following the capture of the two towns there was an expulsion of their Arab population. Rabin signed the expulsion order, which included the following:
"... 1. The inhabitants of Lydda must be expelled quickly without attention to age. ... 2. Implement immediately." Later, Rabin was chief of operations for the Southern Front and participated in the major battles ending the fighting there, including Operation Yoav and Operation Horev.
In the beginning of 1949 he was a member of the Israeli delegation to the armistice talks with Egypt that were held on the island of Rhodes. The result of the negotiations were the 1949 Armistice Agreements, which ended the official hostilities of the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. Following the demobilization at the end of the war he was the most senior (former) member of the Palmach that remained in the IDF.
Like many Palmach leaders, Rabin was politically aligned with the left wing pro-Soviet Ahdut HaAvoda party and later Mapam. These officers were distrusted by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and several resigned from the army in 1953 after a series of confrontations. Those members of Mapam who remained, such as Rabin, Haim Bar-Lev and David Elazar, had to endure several years in staff or training posts before resuming their careers.
Rabin headed Israel's Northern Command from 1956 to 1959. In 1964 he was appointed chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) by Levi Eshkol, who had replaced David Ben-Gurion as Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Since Eshkol did not have much military experience and trusted Rabin's judgement, he had a very free hand. According to the memoirs of Eshkol's military secretary, Eshkol followed Rabin "with closed eyes".
Under his command, the IDF achieved victory over Egypt, Syria and Jordan in the Six-Day War in 1967. After the Old City of Jerusalem was captured by the IDF, Rabin was among the first to visit the Old City, and delivered a famous speech on Mount Scopus, at the Hebrew University. In the days leading up to the war, it was reported that Rabin suffered a nervous breakdown and was unable to function. After this short hiatus, he resumed full command over the IDF.
Ambassador to the United States (1968–1973)
Following his retirement from the IDF he became ambassador to the United States beginning in 1968, serving for five years. In this period the US became the major weapon supplier of Israel and in particular he managed to get the embargo on the F-4 Phantom fighter jets lifted. During the 1973 Yom Kippur War he served in no official capacity.
Minister of Labour
In the elections held at the end of 1973, Rabin was elected to the Knesset as a member of the Alignment. He was appointed Israeli Minister of Labour in March 1974 in the short-lived Golda Meir-led 16th government.
First term as Prime Minister (1974–1977)
Following Golda Meir's resignation in April 1974, Rabin was elected party leader, after he defeated Shimon Peres. The rivalry between these two Labour leaders remained fierce and they competed several times in the next two decades for the leadership role, and even for who deserved credit for government achievements. Rabin succeeded Golda Meir as Prime Minister of Israel on 3 June 1974. This was a coalition government, including Ratz, the Independent Liberals, Progress and Development and the Arab List for Bedouins and Villagers. This arrangement, with a bare parliamentary majority, held for a few months and was one of the few periods in Israel's history where the religious parties were not part of the coalition. The National Religious Party joined the coalition on 30 October 1974 and Ratz left on 6 November.
In foreign policy, the major development at the beginning of Rabin's term was the Sinai Interim Agreement between Israel and Egypt, signed on 1 September 1975. Both countries declared that the conflict between them and in the Middle East shall not be resolved by military force but by peaceful means. This agreement followed Henry Kissinger's shuttle diplomacy and a threatened "reassessment" of the United States' regional policy and its relations with Israel. Rabin notes it was "an innocent-sounding term that heralded one of the worst periods in American–Israeli relations." But the agreement was an important step towards the Camp David Accords of 1978 and the peace treaty with Egypt signed in 1979.
Operation Entebbe was perhaps the most dramatic event during Rabin's first term of office. On his orders, the IDF performed a long-range undercover raid to rescue passengers of an airliner hijacked by militants belonging to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine's Wadie Haddad faction and the German Revolutionary Cells (RZ), who had been brought to Idi Amin's Uganda. The operation was generally considered a tremendous success, and its spectacular character has made it the subject of much continued comment and study.
Towards the end of 1976 his coalition government with the religious parties suffered a crisis: A motion of no confidence had been brought by Agudat Yisrael over a breach of the Sabbath on an Israeli Air Force base when four F-15 jets were delivered from the US and the National Religious Party had abstained. Rabin dissolved his government and decided on new elections, which were to be held in May 1977.
Rabin was narrowly reelected as party leader over Shimon Peres in February 1977.
Following the March 1977 meeting between Rabin and U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Rabin publicly announced that the U.S. supported the Israeli idea of defensible borders; Carter then issued a clarification. A "fallout" in U.S./Israeli relations ensued. It is thought that the fallout contributed to the Israeli Labor Party's defeat in the May 1977 elections. On 15 March 1977, Haaretz journalist Dan Margalit revealed that a joint dollar account in the names of Yitzhak and Leah Rabin, opened in a Washington, D.C., bank during Rabin's term of office as Israel ambassador (1968–73), was still open, in breach of Israeli law. According to Israeli currency regulations at the time, it was illegal for citizens to maintain foreign bank accounts without prior authorization. Rabin resigned on 7 April 1977, following the revelation by Maariv journalist S. Isaac Mekel that the Rabins held two accounts in Washington, not one, containing $10,000, and that a Finance Ministry administrative penalty committee fined them IL150,000. Rabin withdrew from the party leadership and candidacy for prime minister.
Opposition Knesset member (1977–1984)
Following Labour Party's defeat in the 1977 election, Likud's Menachem Begin became prime minister, and Labor (which was part of the Alignment alliance) entered the opposition. Until 1984 Rabin, as a member of Knesset, sat on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Rabin unsuccessfully challenged Shimon Peres for Israeli Labor Party leadership in the 1980 Israeli Labor Party leadership election.
Minister of Defense (1984–1990)
From 1984 until 1990, Labor was in government as part of the coalitions which formed the 21st and 22nd governments during the 11th Knesset and the 23rd government during the first portion of the 10th Knesset.
From 1984 to 1990, Rabin served as Minister of Defense in several national unity governments led by prime ministers Yitzhak Shamir and Shimon Peres. When Rabin came to office, Israeli troops were still deep in Lebanon. Rabin ordered their withdrawal to a "Security Zone" on the Lebanese side of the border. The South Lebanon Army was active in this zone, along with the Israeli Defence Forces.
On 4 August 1985 Minister of Defence Rabin introduced an Iron Fist policy in the West Bank, reviving the use of British Mandate era legislation to detain people without trial, demolish houses, close newspapers and institutions as well as deporting activists. The change in policy came after a sustained public campaign demanding a tougher policy following the May 1985 prisoner exchange in which 1,150 Palestinians had been released.
When the first Intifada broke out, Rabin adopted harsh measures to stop the violent riots, even authorizing the use of "Force, might and beatings," on the rioters. The derogative term the "bone breaker" was used as a critical International slogan. The combination of the failure of the "Iron Fist" policy, Israel's deteriorating international image, and Jordan cutting legal and administrative ties to the West Bank with the U.S.'s recognition of the PLO as the representative of the Palestinian people forced Rabin to seek an end to the violence through negotiation and dialogue with the PLO.
In 1988 Rabin was responsible for the assassination of Abu Jihad in Tunis and two weeks later he personally supervised the destruction of the Hizbullah stronghold in Meidoun during Operation Law and Order, in which the IDF claimed 40–50 Hizbullah fighters were killed. Three Israeli soldiers were killed and seventeen wounded.
Minister of Defence Rabin planned and executed the 27 July 1989 abduction of the Hizbullah leader Sheikh Abdel Karim Obeid and two of his aides from Jibchit in South Lebanon. Hizbullah responded by announcing the execution of Colonel Higgins, a senior American officer working with UNIFIL who had been kidnapped in February 1988.
Opposition Knesset member (1990–1992)
In "the dirty trick", the Labor Party left the coalition of the 23rd government in an effort to form a new coalition to be led by Peres. This failed as Yitzhak Shamir formed the 24th government with Labor in the opposition for the remainder of the 10th Knesset.
From 1990 to 1992, Rabin again sat on the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.
Following the backfiring of "the dirty trick" on Peres and the Labor Party, Rabin unsuccessfully attempted to persuade the party to schedule a leadership election in 1990. A prospective leadership race in 1990 had looked promising to Rabin. Peres was weakened from the backfiring of "the dirty trick", and polling showed Rabin to be the nation's most popular politician. Additionally, many of Peres' longtime backers in the party had begun shifting their support to Rabin. In July 1990, the Labor Party's 120 member Leadership Bureau voted to recommend that the party hold an immediate leadership election. However, one week later, on 22 July 1990, the 1,400 member Labor Party Central Committee voted 54 to 46% against holding an immediate leadership contest. This set the party up to not hold a leadership election until at least following year, unless the next Knesset election were to have been scheduled earlier than the anticipated 1992. The committee's vote to reject Rabin's push for a 1990 leadership contest was regarded as an upset result.
Return to party leadership
In its 1992 leadership election, Rabin was elected as chairman of the Labor Party, unseating Shimon Peres.
Second term as Prime Minister
In the 1992 Israeli legislative election, the Labor Party, led by Rabin, strongly focused on his popularity. The party managed to win a clear victory over the Likud of incumbent Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir. However, the left-wing bloc in the Knesset only won an overall narrow majority, facilitated by the failure of small nationalist parties to pass the electoral threshold. Rabin formed the first Labor-led government in fifteen years, supported by a coalition with Meretz, a left wing party, and Shas, a Mizrahi ultra-orthodox religious party.
On 25 July 1993, after Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, Rabin authorized a week-long military operation in Lebanon. Rabin played a leading role in the signing of the Oslo Accords, which created the Palestinian National Authority and granted it partial control over parts of the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Prior to the signing of the accords, Rabin received a letter from PLO chairman Yasser Arafat renouncing violence and officially recognizing Israel, and on the same day, 9 September 1993, Rabin sent Arafat a letter officially recognizing the PLO.
After the announcement of the Oslo Accords there were many protest demonstrations in Israel objecting to the Accords. As these protests dragged on, Rabin insisted that as long as he had a majority in the Knesset he would ignore the protests and the protesters. In this context he said, "they (the protesters) can spin around and around like propellers" but he would continue on the path of the Oslo Accords. Rabin's parliamentary majority rested on non-coalition member Arab support. Rabin also denied the right of American Jews to object to his plan for peace, calling any such dissent "chutzpah". The Oslo agreement was also opposed by Hamas and other Palestinian factions, which launched suicide bombings at Israel.
After the historical handshake with Yasser Arafat, Rabin said, on behalf of the Israeli people, "We who have fought against you, the Palestinians, we say to you today, in a loud and a clear voice; Enough of blood and tears. Enough!" During this term of office, Rabin also oversaw the signing of the Israel–Jordan peace treaty in 1994.
Economic and social reforms
Rabin significantly reformed Israel's economy, as well as its education and healthcare systems. His government significantly expanded the privatization of business, moving away from the country's traditionally socialized economy. The scheme was described by Moshe Arens as a "privatization frenzy". In 1993, his government set up the "Yozma" program, under which attractive tax incentives were offered to foreign venture capital funds that invested in Israel and promised to double any investment with government funding. As a result, foreign venture capital funds invested heavily in the growing Israeli high-tech industry, contributing to Israel's economic growth and status as a world leader in high-tech. In 1995, the National Health Insurance Law was passed. The law created Israel's universal health care system, moving away from the traditionally Histadrut-dominated health insurance system. Doctors' wages were also raised by 50%. Education spending was raised by 70%, with new colleges being built in Israel's peripheral areas, and teachers' wages rising by one-fifth. His government also launched new public works projects such as the Cross-Israel Highway and an expansion of Ben Gurion Airport.
Nobel Peace Prize
For his role in the creation of the Oslo Accords, Rabin was awarded the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, along with Yasser Arafat and Shimon Peres. "[M]any Palestinians viewed the peace treaty with Israel as a temporary measure only".
Military cemeteries in every corner of the world are silent testimony to the failure of national leaders to sanctify human life.
* — Yitzhak Rabin, 1994 Nobel Peace Prize lecture
Assassination and aftermath
On the evening of 4 November 1995 (12th of Heshvan on the Hebrew calendar), Rabin was assassinated by Yigal Amir, a law student and right-wing extremist who opposed the signing of the Oslo Accords. Rabin had been attending a mass rally at the Kings of Israel Square (now Rabin Square) in Tel Aviv, held in support of the Oslo Accords. When the rally ended, Rabin walked down the city hall steps towards the open door of his car, at which point Amir fired three shots at Rabin with a semi-automatic pistol. Two shots hit Rabin, and the third lightly injured Yoram Rubin, one of Rabin's bodyguards. Rabin was taken to the nearby Ichilov Hospital, where he died on the operating table of blood loss and two punctured lungs. Amir was immediately seized by Rabin's bodyguards and police. He was later tried, found guilty, and sentenced to life imprisonment. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Israel's foreign minister, Shimon Peres, was appointed as acting Israeli prime minister.
Rabin's assassination shocked the Israeli public and much of the rest of the world. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis gathered at the square where Rabin was assassinated to mourn his death. Young people, in particular, turned out in large numbers, lighting memorial candles and singing peace songs. On 6 November 1995, he was buried on Mount Herzl. Rabin's funeral was attended by many world leaders, among them U.S. president Bill Clinton, Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating, Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, and King Hussein of Jordan. Clinton delivered a eulogy whose final words were in Hebrew – "Shalom, haver" (שלום חבר).
The square where he was assassinated, Kikar Malkhei Yisrael (Kings of Israel Square), was renamed Rabin Square in his honor. Many other streets and public institutions in Israel have also subsequently been named after him. After his assassination, Rabin was hailed as a national symbol and came to embody the ethos of the "Israeli peace camp," despite his military career and hawkish views earlier in life. In November 2000, his wife Leah died and was buried alongside him.
After the murder, it was revealed that Avishai Raviv, a well-known right-wing extremist at the time, was a Shin Bet agent-informer codenamed Champagne. Raviv was later acquitted in court of charges that he failed to prevent the assassination. The court ruled there was no evidence that Raviv knew Amir was plotting to kill Rabin. After Rabin's assassination, his daughter Dalia Rabin-Pelossof entered politics and was elected to the Knesset in 1999 as part of the Center Party. In 2001, she served as Israel's deputy minister of defense.
Commemoration
* The Knesset has set the 12th of Cheshvan, the murder date according to the Hebrew calendar, as the official memorial day of Rabin.
* In 1995 the Israeli Postal Authority issued a commemorative Rabin stamp.
* In 1996 Israeli songwriter Naomi Shemer translated Walt Whitman's poem "O Captain! My Captain!" to Hebrew and wrote music for it to mark the anniversary of Rabin's assassination. The song is since commonly performed or played in Yitzhak Rabin memorial day services.
* The Yitzhak Rabin Centre was founded in 1997 by an act of the Knesset, to create "[a] Memorial Centre for Perpetuating the Memory of Yitzhak Rabin." It carries out extensive commemorative and educational activities emphasising the ways and means of democracy and peace.
* Mechinat Rabin, an Israeli pre-army preparatory program for training recent high school graduates in leadership prior to their IDF service, was established in 1998.
* In 2005 Rabin received the Dr. Rainer Hildebrandt Human Rights Award endowed by Alexandra Hildebrandt. The award is given annually in recognition of extraordinary, non-violent commitment to human rights.
* Many cities and towns in Israel have named streets, neighbourhoods, schools, bridges and parks after Rabin. The country's largest power station, Orot Rabin, two government office complexes (at the HaKirya in Tel Aviv and the Sail Tower in Haifa), the Israeli terminal of the Arava/Araba border crossing with Jordan, and two synagogues are also named after him. Outside Israel, there are streets and squares named after him in Bonn, Berlin, Chicago, Madrid, Miami, New York City, and Odesa and parks in Montreal, Paris, Rome and Lima. The community Jewish high school in Ottawa is also named after him.
* The Cambridge University Israel Society hosts its annual academic lecture in honour of Yitzhak Rabin.
Overview of offices held
Rabin twice served as prime minister (Israel's head of government). His first stint spanned from 3 June 1974 through 20 June 1977, leading the 17th government during the 8th Knesset. His second stint lasted from 13 July 1992 until his assassination on 4 November 1995, leading the 25th government during the 13th Knesset. Rabin was a member of the Knesset from 1974 until his assassination. For several months in 1992, Rabin served as the Knesset's opposition leader, at the time an unofficial and honorary role. Rabin also served as ambassador of Israel to the United States from 1968 until 1973.
Labor Party leadership
Peres twice served as leader of the Israeli Labor Party. | WIKI |
Jo Jorgensen
Jo Jorgensen (born May 1, 1957) is an American libertarian political activist and academic. Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party's nominee for president of the United States in the 2020 election, in which she finished third in the popular vote with about 1.9 million votes, 1.2% of the national total. She was previously the party's nominee for vice president in the 1996 election, as Harry Browne's running mate. She is a full-time lecturer of psychology at Clemson University.
Early life and career
Jorgensen was born on May 1, 1957, in Libertyville, Illinois, and raised in neighboring Grayslake. She is an alumna of Grayslake Central High School. Her grandparents were Danish immigrants.
Jorgensen received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at Baylor University in 1979 and a master's degree in business administration at Southern Methodist University in 1980. She began her career at IBM working with computer systems, leaving to become part owner and President of Digitech, Inc. She received a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Clemson University in 2002. She has taught full-time at Clemson since 2006.
1992 U.S. House of Representatives campaign
Jorgensen first ran for office in the 1992 United States House of Representatives election. She ran as a Libertarian to represent SC-04, in northwest South Carolina, against incumbent Democrat Liz J. Patterson and Republican challenger Bob Inglis. Jorgensen placed third with 2.2% of the total vote.
1996 vice presidential campaign
Before the 1996 United States presidential election, the Libertarian Party nominated Jorgensen for vice president, as Harry Browne's running mate. She was nominated on the first ballot with 92% of the vote. She participated in a vice-presidential debate televised nationwide by C-SPAN on October 22, along with Herbert Titus of the Taxpayers Party and Mike Tompkins of the Natural Law Party.
Browne and Jorgensen, who were on the ballot in all 50 states and D.C., received 485,759 votes, finishing in fifth place with 0.5% of the popular vote. This was the Libertarian Party's best performance since 1980.
2020 presidential campaign
On August 13, 2019, Jorgensen filed with the FEC to run for the Libertarian presidential nomination in the 2020 election. She formally launched her campaign at the November 2, 2019, Libertarian Party of South Carolina convention before participating in the South Carolina Libertarian presidential debate the same day.
In the non-binding Libertarian primaries, Jorgensen was second in the cumulative popular vote, winning two of the 12 primaries.
On May 23, 2020, Jorgensen became the Libertarian presidential nominee, making her the first woman to be the Libertarian nominee and the only female 2020 presidential candidate with ballot access to over 270 electoral votes. Spike Cohen, a mostly unknown figure in mainstream politics, was nominated for vice president. The same day, Jorgensen's supporters repurposed Hillary Clinton's unofficial 2016 campaign slogan, "I'm With Her". The slogan trended on Twitter that night and made national headlines. She registered minimal support in opinion polling.
Jorgensen released a list of potential Supreme Court nominees in September 2020 in response to the vacancy on the Court created by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Jorgensen received more than 1.8 million votes in the general election, about 1.2% of the national total.
After the election, several media outlets speculated that Jorgensen's candidacy resulted in vote splitting significant enough to be decisive in Democrat Joe Biden's victory over Republican Donald Trump, pointing to Jorgensen's vote share being higher than Biden's margin of victory over Trump in multiple battleground states. While many pundits claimed that Trump would have won had she not run, others believed that many Jorgensen voters would have abstained from voting, as opposed to voting for Trump.
Healthcare and social security
Jorgensen supports a free-market healthcare system financed by individual spending accounts that could keep any savings, which she believes would increase healthcare providers' incentive to compete by meeting consumer demand for low-cost services. She opposes single-payer healthcare, calling it "disastrous".
Jorgensen supports replacing Social Security with individual retirement accounts. In the final debate of the 2020 primaries, candidate Jacob Hornberger accused Jorgensen of "support[ing] the welfare state through Social Security and Medicare". In response, she called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme". She then expressed the desire to allow people to opt out of the program on her first day in office, while emphasizing the constitutional inability of a president to unilaterally end the program without Congress's support, as well as the need for the government to fulfill existing Social Security obligations. Under Jorgensen's plan, those who opt out would put 6.2% of their payroll taxes in individual retirement accounts and receive prorated Social Security benefits for existing contributions as zero-coupon bonds for retirement.
Criminal justice and drug policy
Jorgensen opposes federal civil asset forfeiture and qualified immunity. She opposes the war on drugs and supports abolishing drug laws, promising to pardon all nonviolent drug offenders. She has urged the demilitarization of police.
Foreign policy and defense
Jorgensen opposes embargoes, economic sanctions, and foreign aid; she supports non-interventionism, armed neutrality, and the withdrawal of U.S. troops from abroad.
Immigration, economics, and trade
Jorgensen calls for deregulation, arguing that it would reduce poverty. She supports cutting government spending to reduce taxes.
Jorgensen supports the freedom of American citizens to travel and trade, calls for the elimination of trade barriers and tariffs, and supports the repeal of quotas on the number of people who can legally enter the United States to work, visit, or reside. In a Libertarian presidential primary debate, Jorgensen said she would immediately stop construction on President Donald Trump's border wall. During another primary debate she blamed anti-immigration sentiment on disproportionate media coverage of crimes by immigrants. She argued that immigration helps the economy and that the blending of cultures is beneficial.
COVID-19
Jorgensen has characterized the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic as overly bureaucratic and authoritarian, calling restrictions on individual behavior (such as stay-at-home orders) and corporate bailouts "the biggest assault on our liberties in our lifetime".
Jorgensen opposes government mask mandates, considering mask-wearing a matter of personal choice. She argues that mask-wearing would be widely adopted without government intervention because market competition would drive businesses to adopt either mask-required or mask-optional policies, allowing consumers the freedom to choose their preferred environment. Jorgensen has invoked the analogy of dollar voting to argue that consumer preferences would shape businesses' policies on face masks in the absence of a government mandate.
Personal life
Jorgensen is married and has two adult daughters and a grandson. She briefly paused her presidential campaign after her mother's death on September 3, 2020. | WIKI |
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MySQL Question
Show only records that bought a specific product without buying another specific product
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Answer Source
To find a table where a particular entity has attributes of type a but not b, you can perform a nonexistence self join. This is a LEFT JOIN of a table to itself where the join criteria specify the same entity and the type of b. A LEFT JOIN that has no corresponding row in the right table will return all NULL values in the result set. So keep only those where the primary key is NULL, which can only happen with such a nonexistent row.
SELECT cft.transac_id, cft.user_id, cft.product
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(In MySQL, if the table is TEMPORARY, you will need to make a copy of the table in a second TEMPORARY TABLE to work around a known deficiency in MySQL's locks.) | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
The Spanish Viceroy
The Spanish Viceroy is a problem play of English Renaissance drama. Originally a work by Philip Massinger dating from 1624, it was controversial in its own era, and may or may not exist today in altered form.
1624
In December 1624, the King's Men got into trouble with Sir Henry Herbert, the Master of the Revels, because they performed a play, The Spanish Viceroy, without first obtaining Herbert's license. This step was bound to get them into trouble: Herbert's job was to oversee and censor every play acted in the London theatres, and he was zealous in doing his job, maintaining his authority, and collecting his fees.
The outcome was unsurprising, given the way the system of control worked. On 20 December 1624, the King's Men provided Herbert with a "submission", a written apology, signed by each actor who had taken part in the offending performance. The cast included Robert Benfield, George Birch, John Lowin, Thomas Pollard, John Rice, Richard Robinson, William Rowley, John Shank, Richard Sharpe, Eliard Swanston, and Joseph Taylor. (Herbert copied the submission into his office book in 1633, a sign of the importance he assigned to it.)
1628
On 6 May 1628, another Massinger play was duly licensed, a work titled The Honour of Women. This second play had no immediately obvious connection with The Spanish Viceroy; the connection between them would only appear a quarter-century later. The Honour of Women is one of the plays that was destroyed in the kitchen of John Warburton. (His cook mistook his manuscript collection for scrap paper, and used it up lighting fires and lining pie pans. Some 50 manuscripts, many of them unique copies of plays, were destroyed.)
1653
On 9 September 1653, stationer Humphrey Moseley entered a large number of plays into the Stationers' Register; one of the dramas he registered on that date was titled The Spanish Viceroy, or the Honour of Women. This would appear to indicate that Massinger reworked his 1624 Spanish Viceroy into a new form, which was licensed for performance in 1628 as The Honour of Women.
Moseley, however, had a habit of skimping on registration fees by deliberately confusing titles and subtitles, and registering two plays for the price of one. He did this for The Lovers' Progress, The Bashful Lover, The Guardian, and A Very Woman, other plays in the Massinger canon. So there is no guarantee that Spanish Viceroy and Honour of Women were the same play after all. Scholars have been divided on the issue of whether these titles refer to one play, or two.
Gondomar and Osuna
Early critics developed the argument that The Spanish Viceroy was a play about the Count of Gondomar, the diplomat who had served as Spain's ambassador to England to 1622. The King's Men had made a sensation in August 1624 with their staging of Thomas Middleton's A Game at Chess, with its satiric portrayal of Gondomar. In this view, the King's Men attempted to repeat their controversial success of August 1624 with a similar play in December.
There is some reason to think that controversial plays like A Game at Chess were backed by interested factions at Court, and that the King's Men would not have staged such plays without some measure of official support. (Officials supported plays on controversial subjects when it was in their interest to do so, as with Sir John van Olden Barnavelt and The Late Lancashire Witches.) By this reasoning, the actors dared to stage the unlicensed Spanish Viceroy because they had protection from some segment of the Jacobean power structure.
The Gondomar hypothesis regarding The Spanish Viceroy is, however, speculative, with no firm evidence to support it.
A more modern and perhaps more plausible hypothesis suggests that The Spanish Viceroy was about Pedro Giron, Duke of Osuna, who had served as the viceroy of Sicily and Naples. Osuna was suspected of planning to set himself up as king of an independent kingdom. He was recalled to Spain in 1620, and put on trial; he died in prison. Osuna's story would have been of current interest in 1624, and could have suited the English public's anti-Spanish mood.
A Very Woman
Neither The Spanish Viceroy nor The Honour of Women has survived under its original title. Yet commentators also developed the hypothesis that The Spanish Viceroy exists in an altered form, as the extant 1634 play A Very Woman. This is one of Massinger's collaborations with John Fletcher, and the play does feature a Spanish viceroy of Sicily as a supporting character. Yet plays are normally named after their protagonists, or on rare occasion the protagonists of their comic subplots; they are not named after supporting characters. This makes A Very Woman seem an unlikely candidate for The Spanish Viceroy.
A Very Woman also has nothing to do with the Count of Gondomar or the Duke of Osuna. | WIKI |
1830 in India
Events in the year 1830 in India.
Events
* National income - ₹9,100 million
* Mysore rebellion.
* Scottish Church College
* Thuggee and Dacoity Department
* Vellore Central Prison
Law
* Illusory Appointments Act (British statute)
* Debts Recovery Act (British statute)
* Infants' Property Act (British statute)
* Colonial Offices Act (British statute) | WIKI |
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and a cloud of dark wavy hair. She glanced up at Margrave with a smile of thanks, as he turned over a leaf for her, and when the song was ended he kept his place at her side. She did not move from the piano, but began to look over a pile of music as though searching for something.
There was a short silence.
"Cecily is lovelier than ever to-night," she observed, abruptly.
Margrave smiled and glanced in the direction she was looking.
"Yes," he assented. "That Greek dress of hers is quite an inspiration."
The girl—her name was Gretchen Verrol—bent to pick up a stray leaf before she replied. "Thank you; don't trouble," she said; then, "You are praising me unawares," she added.
"You designed it then?"
"And more, I made it, with these my proper hands," with a little gesture.
"I honour you equally for your inventive and creative faculties," he returned laughingly.
After a moment, with a sudden change of tone, "Cecily is very fortunate in having you with her," he said. "You read with her, I think? She is very young," and then he hesitated a little, "I have seen so little of her, and scarcely ever alone, but I fancy she needs" he paused.
"She is beautiful enough to need nothing besides," Gretchen interrupted hastily. "Why don't you go and talk to her now? She is by herself, and I'm not her governess quite, Mr. Margrave," she added.
A young man came up to the piano at the moment, and she held out a piece of music to him. "Here is a song I know you sing, Mr. Graham! Shall I play it for you?" she asked almost in the same breath.
Margrave | WIKI |
Rahmatabad, Sarakhs
Rahmatabad (, also Romanized as Raḩmatābād; also known as Qal‘eh Sangī, Qal‘eh Sangī-ye Raḩmatābād, and Sarsarī) is a village in Marzdaran Rural District, Marzdaran District, Sarakhs County, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 135, in 32 families.
This village is located 95 km southwest of Sarakhs city and next to Kashaf river. Its altitude is 695 meters above sea level and its climate is temperate and dry and located in the mountains.
Anthropology
The people of this village are from the Shahsevan and Qashqai tribes who were forced to move to this area during the reign of Reza Shah due to fear of the Shahsevans taking power. | WIKI |
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The special map mentioned in the foregoing note having been withdrawn from circulation, the enquirer should observe that the area which is the subject of this book is covered by the map of Eastern Turkey in Asia, published by the Royal Geographical Society, from whom it can be obtained, price 8s. 6d. (mounted), or 11s. 6d. (bound in case with explanatory text).
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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Paula Schwarz
The result was delete. — JJMC89  (T·C) 04:33, 27 March 2020 (UTC)
Paula Schwarz
* – ( View AfD View log Schwarz )
Relevance not clear from article. Personal webpage mentioned links back to Wikipedia article. Otherwise a lot of "name dropping" - linking a WP article to firms of team members does not really add informational value. Suggestion for a strong overhaul or deletion. --SenorRaul (talk) 19:53, 26 February 2020 (UTC)
* I think this is a person of relevance as she was in 30 under 30 for Forbes. Very successful social entrepreneur and she developed her on unique NGO. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:8109:8540:FB2:983E:F8E2:658A:97BF (talk) 16:38, 27 February 2020 (UTC)
* Automated comment: This AfD was not correctly transcluded to the log (step 3). I have transcluded it to Articles for deletion/Log/2020 March 18. —cyberbot I Talk to my owner :Online 18:24, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
* Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Germany-related deletion discussions. CAPTAIN RAJU (T) 18:33, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
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* Delete - multiply reposted paid for spam; see Draft:Paula Schwarz. MER-C 19:58, 18 March 2020 (UTC)
* Comment - this is an odd AFD, on an article with an odd history. It was created by a single-purpose account at Paula Natascha Schwarz, where I found it while cleaning up bare URLs. No sign of her middle name in any of the references or anywhere I could see online, so I moved it to Paula Schwarz, which as User:MER-C points out was multiply-reposted spam. I cleared out the unsourced claims and spammy geck, and added a few sources. Then another single-purpose account comes along 10 hours later, and first prods it then nominates it for AFD on the weakest and vaguest of grounds, praising it with faint damns, and suggesting a keep and "overhaul" in the nomination, as if they're hoping the AFD will be rejected. The coverage I can find of her is sparse, so I'm hovering between "weak keep" and "weak delete". I added these in February:
* very short interview in DE magazine Deutschland
* Irish Times article, the one bit of substantial coverage I could find:
* she was in the "Forbes 30 Under 30" in 2016, with a very short accompanying profile
* Just had another search online, and found:
* this article on the project she leads in Forbes
* another short interview in Capital (German magazine)
* this paywalled article in Suddeutsche Zeitung, no idea what's in that
* this 23 minute radio piece on local radio Südwestrundfunk.
* These might tick the box for multiple sources, but it doesn't quite add up to significant, in-depth coverage. Capewearer (talk) 14:27, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
* Spammers are known to nominate other spammers' articles for deletion. They can even nominate their own articles for deletion to immunise them against community action. MER-C 18:01, 19 March 2020 (UTC)
* Keep Irish Times is a RS and there is WP:SIGCOV in TechCrunch and Mashable plus Forbes' 30 Under 30 is a significant award. It adds up to GNG compliance. AFD is not cleanup also applies. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 21:15, 20 March 2020 (UTC)
* Delete - the subject lacks the level of in-depth, independent coverage needed to show they meet WP:GNG and WP:BIO. While the subject has accrued coverage in credible sources, much of this information is tainted with copious amounts of WP:PRIMARY information; this is important to note as sources need to be intellectually independent of the subject to work towards establishing notability—the Irish Times article for example, is barely 2 pages long and nearly half is text quoting Schwarz herself. Other sources offer only sparse information (i.e in passing mentions) about Schwarz herself, instead focusing on the companies Schwarz is is affiliated with. In addition, the fact that most of said companies are construed as startups makes me feel that the subject fails WP:SUSTAINED and poses a WP:TOOSOON issue. As for the awards the subject has won, none seem to be particularly notable; even the Forbes 30 under 30 award is niche, as it is not the generic award but rather the 30 Under 30 - Europe - Social Entrepreneurs 2016. In addition to all this, the suspicion that this article was created for undisclosed paid edits - while not an outright reason for deletion - implies this article violates WP:NOTADVOCACY. SamHolt6 (talk) 23:12, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
* Delete - thanks to Eggishorn for finding those additional references, but the Mashable article only mentions her in passing; the TechCrunch reference that I can find, like most of what I've managed to find about her online, is about the StartupBoat project, rather than about her. And what I'd thought was the one substantial source, the Irish Times article, SamHolt6 is right: it's mostly Schwarz talking about herself. Capewearer (talk) 23:56, 22 March 2020 (UTC)
* Delete In addition to COI issues the subject does not appear to be the focal point of the coverage mentioned above. Additionally, the Forbes 30 under 30 isn't a particularly good indicator of notability as around a thousand people are named 30 under 30. Best, GPL93 (talk) 17:59, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
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Ethernet Products
Determine ramifications of Intel® Ethernet products and technologies
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Why log message printed "e1000e 0000:0f:00.0: eth2: Reset adapter unexpectedly"
耀耀葵_李
Beginner
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Hi all,why my linux system server sometime printed "e1000e 0000:0f:00.0: eth2: Reset adapter unexpectedly" on log message,
did any one have seen that before?
kernel version:Linux 2.6.32-220.el6.x86_64 x86_64
Ethernet controller: Intel Corporation 82574L Gigabit Network Connection
Kernel driver in use: e1000e
Kernel modules: e1000e
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st4
New Contributor III
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Hi yk.lee,
What is the brand and model of your server system?
rgds,
wb
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耀耀葵_李
Beginner
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Hi wb_intel,
It's centos6.2
The server was make by our company and used as a storage server.
The cpu info.
processor: 0vendor_id: GenuineIntelcpu family: 6model: 42model name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2120 CPU @ 3.30GHzstepping: 7cpu MHz: 3300.290cache size: 3072 KBphysical id: 0siblings: 4core id: 0cpu cores: 2apicid: 0initial apicid: 0fpu: yesfpu_exception: yescpuid level: 13wp: yesflags: fpu vme de pse tsc msr pae mce cx8 apic mtrr pge mca cmov pat pse36 clflush dts acpi mmx fxsr sse sse2 ss ht tm pbe syscall nx rdtscp lm constant_tsc arch_perfmon pebs bts rep_good xtopology nonstop_tsc aperfmperf pni pclmulqdq dtes64 monitor ds_cpl vmx est tm2 ssse3 cx16 xtpr pdcm sse4_1 sse4_2 popcnt xsave avx lahf_lm arat epb xsaveopt pln pts dts tpr_shadow vnmi flexpriority ept vpidbogomips: 6600.58clflush size: 64cache_alignment: 64address sizes: 36 bits physical, 48 bits virtual
power management:
Best®ards
leo
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idata
Employee
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Hi Leo,
Thank you for the information. You can try use the following ethtool command to disable the following parameter :ethtool -K eth0 gso off gro off tso off Thanks, wb
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耀耀葵_李
Beginner
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Hi wb,
So if i set them off,its would cause the rate of flow going down or not?
By the way can you tell me what kinds of situation would cause the net adapter to reset?
Thanks!
Best&Regards
leo
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idata
Employee
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Hi Leo,
It is possible. There many possible reasons such as defective network adapter or traffic overload.
rgds,
wb
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idata
Employee
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Hi Leo,
Good day. Any further inquiries regarding this?
rgds,
wb
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Running EnergyPlus Simulation on Linux
Hi everyone!
I’m trying to run an Energy Plus simulation on a Linux server where I’m not an administrator and can only install software in my personal folder. For this reason, energy plus is not installed in the usual place, but in my personal folder on the server.
I specified the path to Energy Plus in the code, however, for some reason energyplus_idf_version() prompts None
After a lot of trial and error I decided to try to modify the energyplus_path.setter in the library and manually put the necessary path to EnergyPlus, which brought me to a new error.
The same code works fine on Windows. It is the first time I am working with Linux, so it is possible that I did not install EnergyPlus correctly, I tried to reinstall it, which did not help.
Would appreciate any help and ideas!
Thank you!
@ArtMouser
This sounds like a system path issue to me. I don’t think the EnergyPlus or Python libraries you’re using can use the full path for their internal methods, so despite hardcoding the full path to your EP folder and .exe there will still be path conflicts when various dependencies are called. If so, I’m not certain if the issue is with your python path, (linux) path, or both. I would just try all options and see if any works.
For Ubuntu, (not sure about other Linux distros), you can add your custom directory to the path with the following terminal command:
export PATH="$HOME/verkhovskiy/EnergyPlus-22-1-0:$PATH"
You have to run that command everytime you start your bash session, or you can just add that line to your .bashrc file for your custom EP folder to be permanently recognized.
To add EP to your system path, add the following to your python script:
import sys
ep_path = "/home/verkhovskiy/EnergyPlus-22-1-0"
if ep_path is not in sys.path:
sys.path.insert(0, ep_path)
And I think you can just add it permanently by adding export PYTHONPATH="$HOME/verkhovskiy/EnergyPlus-22-1-0:$PYTHONPATH" to your .bashrc file.
Edit: Removed, since this just confuses matters. Just sys.path will work fine.
Hi, @SaeranVasanthakumar !
Thank you very much for your reply!
I tried everything you suggested, however unfortunately I get the same errors, nothing has changed.
There’s a typo (copied from my original instructions) that is unintentionally replacing your entire PYTHONPATH with $PATH.
However, I think you should just delete the entire PYTHONPATH line from your .bashrc. Even if it was working, it’s doing the same thing as your python script, so you don’t need it.
Also, did you check if the paths are actually in sys.path and $PATH? When the .bashrc is modified, you’ll also need to run the source ~.bashrc to ensure your bash environment gets the changes.
Thank you, noted!
Yes, I believe the paths are in $PATH. Even twice after I ran source ~.bashrc.
Hmm… I think solving it requires more knowledge on this then I have. I would suggest taking a look at Docker images for HB-Energy or EnergyPlus, they may have this problem solved.
Ok, I’ll take a look.
Thank you very much for your input anyway!
Hey @ArtMouser ,
Sorry for the late response. The code that you have there should work without the need to overwrite the setter of the energyplus_path.
Did you try checking to be sure that your EnergyPlus executable is accessible with the privileges you have on the machine? What happens when you try to run the following command on the machine:
/home/verkhovskiy/EnergyPlus-22-1-0/energyplus --version
If you’re not able to get the EnergyPlus version from that command, then you probably can’t run the E+ executable with your current privleges.
Hey @chris ,
Thank you for your reply.
I contacted the server administrators and EnergyPlus support and it turned out that EnergyPlus is not compatible with the OS used on this machine (CentOS Linux 7).
Do you think there might be some walkaround in this situation?
Run it through Docker? Then you can also use one of the existing Docker images for EP/OpenStudio/HB-Energy, and not worry about setting up your environment.
I considered this option, but when I asked to install docker on the server, the admins told me the machine “doesn’t work with docker” for some reason, but I’ll check with them again. Thank you @SaeranVasanthakumar !
Hmm, I’m not familiar with CentOS Linux 7, but it seems very restrictive. Maybe you can ask your admins if there are any compatible VMs or remote servers you can use with CentOS. If that doesn’t work… the only other thing I can think of is to manually set up a separate server with a compatible OS (i.e. Ubuntu) and use some method (SSH, your own API) to send/receive EP data.
That being said, I don’t have a lot of experience with this kind of devops work, so there probably is a better solution I’m missing!
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I apologize for mixing separate questions within the same topic, but I am writing here as a continuation of the issue. As an alternative, I was proposed to use a cluster which runs computations on GPU nodes and has docker installed there (instead of CPU cluster I was currently trying to use). Is it possible to effectively run EP simulations through Docker on GPU-based cluster?
I don’t know what you mean by “GPU-based cluster” beyond the fact that it sounds like the machines have good GPUs but, as long as you have Docker and it is set up correctly, then you can run Docker images. | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
Nyanzachoerus
Nyanzachoerus is an extinct genus of the pig family (Suidae) belonging to the subfamily Tetraconodontinae. The several species of Nyanzachoerus lived in Africa from the Miocene to Pliocene.
Description
This was a large pig-like creature, larger than living species.
Fossils of males of these species show that they had large lumps on their muzzle and widely flaring cheekbones. Their tusks were only of moderate size. It can be assumed that the ornaments were used as a mating display.
Species
A total of 11 species have been described.
* N. syrticus, Leonardi 1952
* N. kanamensis, Leakey 1958
* N. devauxi, Arambourg 1968
* N. jaegeri, Coppens 1971
* N. waylandi, Cooke and Coryndon 1970
* N. pattersoni, Cooke and Ewer 1972
* N. tulotos, Cooke and Ewer 1972
* N. plicatus, Cooke and Ewer 1972
* N. australis, Cooke and Hendey 1992
* N. khinzir, Boisserie, Souron, Mackaye, Likius, Vignaud and Brunet, 2014
* N. nakaliensis, Tsubamoto et al., 2020 | WIKI |
A Guide to Configuring Junos' Voice VLAN
In today's blog post, we will delve into the world of Juniper Networks and focus on a key topic for the JNCIS-ENT certification - configuring Voice VLAN on Junos devices. Voice VLAN is a crucial feature that allows network administrators to segregate voice traffic from data traffic, ensuring optimal performance for voice over IP (VoIP) services.
What is Voice VLAN?
Before we dive into the configuration, let's first understand what Voice VLAN is. In a typical LAN environment, both data and voice traffic share the same network. This can lead to performance issues for voice traffic, which is sensitive to network delays and jitters. Voice VLAN is a feature that allows network administrators to segregate voice traffic into a separate VLAN, ensuring it gets the necessary priority and bandwidth.
Configuring Voice VLAN on Junos
Now, let's move on to the configuration part. Here, we will use a Juniper EX Series switch as an example. The configuration steps are as follows:
1. Define the Voice VLAN: The first step is to define the Voice VLAN on the switch. This can be done using the set vlans command. For example, to create a VLAN named 'voice' with VLAN ID 100, the command would be:
set vlans voice vlan-id 100
1. Configure the interface: The next step is to configure the interface that will carry the voice traffic. This is done using the set interfaces command. For example, to configure interface ge-0/0/0, the command would be:
set interfaces ge-0/0/0 unit 0 family ethernet-switching vlan members voice
1. Enable Voice VLAN: The final step is to enable the Voice VLAN feature on the interface. This is done using the set ethernet-switching-options command. For example, to enable Voice VLAN on interface ge-0/0/0, the command would be:
set ethernet-switching-options voip interface ge-0/0/0 vlan voice
Verifying the Configuration
After configuring the Voice VLAN, it's always a good practice to verify the configuration. This can be done using the show configuration command. For example, to verify the configuration of interface ge-0/0/0, the command would be:
show configuration interfaces ge-0/0/0
The output should show that the interface is a member of the 'voice' VLAN and that Voice VLAN is enabled on the interface.
Conclusion
In this blog post, we have covered the basics of Voice VLAN and how to configure it on Junos devices. This is a key topic for the JNCIS-ENT certification and understanding it will greatly help in your exam preparation. Remember, practice is key when it comes to mastering network configurations. So, don't just read this guide, try out the configurations on a real or virtual Junos device.
In the next blog post, we will cover another important topic for the JNCIS-ENT certification. Stay tuned and happy studying!
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Bhikhu Parekh
Bhikhu Chotalal Parekh, Baron Parekh, (born 4 January 1935) is a British political theorist, academic, and life peer. He is a Labour Party member of the House of Lords. He was Professor of Political Theory at the University of Hull from 1982 to 2001, and Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Westminster from 2001 to 2009. He served as president of the Academy of Social Sciences from 2003 to 2008.
Early life and education
Parekh was born in the village of Amalsad in the province of Gujarat, India; his father was a goldsmith with a basic education. Parekh was admitted to the University of Bombay at the age of 15, and earned a bachelor's degree there in 1954 and a Master's in 1956. He began his graduate studies at the London School of Economics in 1959, and received his PhD in 1966.
Career
He taught at the London School of Economics and at the University of Glasgow before finding a long-term position at the University of Hull. Between 1981 and 1984 he was Vice-Chancellor at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in India. He also held the Centennial Professorship in the Centre for the Study of Global Governance at the London School of Economics and a professorship of political philosophy at the University of Westminster. In 2002, he served as president of the Academy of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences.
Parekh has also served on the Commission for Racial Equality (including a spell as vice-chairman) and has held membership of a number of bodies concerned with issues of racial equality and multiculturalism – most notably as Chairman of the Commission on the Future of Multi-Ethnic Britain from 1998 to 2000. The report of this body (often referred to as the "Parekh Report") has been the basis for much of the debate on multiculturalism in the UK in the early 21st century.
House of Lords
He was appointed a life peer on 10 May 2000 as Baron Parekh, of Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Parekh sits in the Lords as a Labour Party peer. From July 2001 to December 2003, he was a member of the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
Publications
* He also wrote an account of "The Rushdie Affair and the British Press; Some Salutary Lessons" for the Commission for Racial Equality in 1990.
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
* He also wrote an account of "The Rushdie Affair and the British Press; Some Salutary Lessons" for the Commission for Racial Equality in 1990.
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
* He also wrote an account of "The Rushdie Affair and the British Press; Some Salutary Lessons" for the Commission for Racial Equality in 1990.
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
* He also wrote an account of "The Rushdie Affair and the British Press; Some Salutary Lessons" for the Commission for Racial Equality in 1990.
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
* He also wrote an account of "The Rushdie Affair and the British Press; Some Salutary Lessons" for the Commission for Racial Equality in 1990.
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
* Colour, Culture and Consciousness: Immigrant Intellectuals in Britain, Allen & Unwin, 1974, ISBN 0-04-301067-9
Awards and honours
Parekh was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) in 1988, and a Fellow of the Academy of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences (FAcSS) in 1999. In 2003, he was elected a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA), the United Kingdom's national academy for the humanities and social sciences.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Essex in 2003. In 2008, he was awarded an Honorary DUniv From The University of Hull. On 11 July 2011, Parekh was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Social Sciences (DSoc Sci) from Nottingham Trent University. On 20 July 2011, Parekh was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from Edge Hill University. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Bristol in July 2022.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2007.
Personal life
Parekh has three sons, including Anant Parekh, they were all awarded scholarships to study at the University of Oxford. | WIKI |
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Figure 29. CROSSROADS, Test BAKER column at about 10 seconds, photographed by remote-control camera on Eneu Island.
Figure 30. CROSSROADS, BAKER cloud as viewed from the manned support ships in their operating areas.
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cachew
pypi i cachew
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cachew
Transparent and persistent cache/serialization powered by type hints
by Dima Gerasimov
0.10.0 (see all)
pypi i cachew
Readme
What is Cachew?
TLDR: cachew lets you cache function calls into an sqlite database on your disk in a matter of single decorator (similar to functools.lru_cache). The difference from functools.lru_cache is that cached data is persisted between program runs, so next time you call your function, it will only be a matter of reading from the cache. Cache is invalidated automatically if your function's arguments change, so you don't have to think about maintaining it.
In order to be cacheable, your function needs to return (an Iterator, that is a generator, tuple or list) of simple data types:
That allows to automatically infer schema from type hints (PEP 526) and not think about serializing/deserializing.
Motivation
I often find myself processing big chunks of data, merging data together, computing some aggregates on it or extracting few bits I'm interested at. While I'm trying to utilize REPL as much as I can, some things are still fragile and often you just have to rerun the whole thing in the process of development. This can be frustrating if data parsing and processing takes seconds, let alone minutes in some cases.
Conventional way of dealing with it is serializing results along with some sort of hash (e.g. md5) of input files, comparing on the next run and returning cached data if nothing changed.
Simple as it sounds, it is pretty tedious to do every time you need to memorize some data, contaminates your code with routine and distracts you from your main task.
Examples
Processing Wikipedia
Imagine you're working on a data analysis pipeline for some huge dataset, say, extracting urls and their titles from Wikipedia archive. Parsing it (extract_links function) takes hours, however, as long as the archive is same you will always get same results. So it would be nice to be able to cache the results somehow.
With this library your can achieve it through single @cachew decorator.
>>> from typing import NamedTuple, Iterator
>>> class Link(NamedTuple):
... url : str
... text: str
...
>>> @cachew
... def extract_links(archive_path: str) -> Iterator[Link]:
... for i in range(5):
... # simulate slow IO
... # this function runs for five seconds for the purpose of demonstration, but realistically it might take hours
... import time; time.sleep(1)
... yield Link(url=f'http://link{i}.org', text=f'text {i}')
...
>>> list(extract_links(archive_path='wikipedia_20190830.zip')) # that would take about 5 seconds on first run
[Link(url='http://link0.org', text='text 0'), Link(url='http://link1.org', text='text 1'), Link(url='http://link2.org', text='text 2'), Link(url='http://link3.org', text='text 3'), Link(url='http://link4.org', text='text 4')]
>>> from timeit import Timer
>>> res = Timer(lambda: list(extract_links(archive_path='wikipedia_20190830.zip'))).timeit(number=1)
... # second run is cached, so should take less time
>>> print(f"call took {int(res)} seconds")
call took 0 seconds
>>> res = Timer(lambda: list(extract_links(archive_path='wikipedia_20200101.zip'))).timeit(number=1)
... # now file has changed, so the cache will be discarded
>>> print(f"call took {int(res)} seconds")
call took 5 seconds
When you call extract_links with the same archive, you start getting results in a matter of milliseconds, as fast as sqlite reads it.
When you use newer archive, archive_path changes, which will make cachew invalidate old cache and recompute it, so you don't need to think about maintaining it separately.
Incremental data exports
This is my most common usecase of cachew, which I'll illustrate with example.
I'm using an environment sensor to log stats about temperature and humidity. Data is synchronized via bluetooth in the sqlite database, which is easy to access. However sensor has limited memory (e.g. 1000 latest measurements). That means that I end up with a new database every few days, each of them containing only a slice of data I need, e.g.:
...
20190715100026.db
20190716100138.db
20190717101651.db
20190718100118.db
20190719100701.db
...
To access all of historic temperature data, I have two options:
• Go through all the data chunks every time I wan to access them and 'merge' into a unified stream of measurements, e.g. something like:
def measurements(chunks: List[Path]) -> Iterator[Measurement]:
for chunk in chunks:
# read measurements from 'chunk' and yield unseen ones
This is very easy, but slow and you waste CPU for no reason every time you need data.
• Keep a 'master' database and write code to merge chunks in it.
This is very efficient, but tedious:
• requires serializing/deserializing data -- boilerplate
• requires manually managing sqlite database -- error prone, hard to get right every time
• requires careful scheduling, ideally you want to access new data without having to refresh cache
Cachew gives the best of two worlds and makes it both easy and efficient. The only thing you have to do is to decorate your function:
@cachew
def measurements(chunks: List[Path]) -> Iterator[Measurement]:
# ...
• as long as chunks stay same, data stays same so you always read from sqlite cache which is very fast
• you don't need to maintain the database, cache is automatically refreshed when chunks change (i.e. you got new data)
All the complexity of handling database is hidden in cachew implementation.
How it works
Basically, your data objects get flattened out and python types are mapped onto sqlite types and back.
When the function is called, cachew computes the hash of your function's arguments and compares it against the previously stored hash value.
• If they match, it would deserialize and yield whatever is stored in the cache database
• If the hash mismatches, the original function is called and new data is stored along with the new hash
Features
Performance
Updating cache takes certain overhead, but that would depend on how complicated your datatype in the first place, so I'd suggest measuring if you're not sure.
During reading cache all that happens is reading rows from sqlite and mapping them onto your target datatype, so the only overhead would be from reading sqlite, which is quite fast.
I haven't set up proper benchmarks/performance regressions yet, so don't want to make specific claims, however that would almost certainly make your programm faster if computations take more than several seconds.
If you want to experiment for youself, check out tests.test_many
Using
See docstring for up-to-date documentation on parameters and return types. You can also use extensive unit tests as a reference.
Some useful (but optional) arguments of @cachew decorator:
• cache_path can be a directory, or a callable that returns a path and depends on function's arguments.
By default, settings.DEFAULT_CACHEW_DIR is used.
• depends_on is a function which determines whether your inputs have changed, and the cache needs to be invalidated.
By default it just uses string representation of the arguments, you can also specify a custom callable.
For instance, it can be used to discard cache if the input file was modified.
• cls is the type that would be serialized.
By default, it is inferred from return type annotations, but can be specified if you don't control the code you want to cache.
Installing
Package is available on pypi.
pip3 install --user cachew
Developing
I'm using tox to run tests, and Github Actions for CI.
Implementation
• why tuples and dataclasses?
Tuples are natural in Python for quickly grouping together return results. NamedTuple and dataclass specifically provide a very straightforward and self documenting way to represent data in Python. Very compact syntax makes it extremely convenient even for one-off means of communicating between couple of functions.
If you want to find out more why you should use more dataclasses in your code I suggest these links:
• why not pickle?
Pickling is a bit heavyweight for plain data class. There are many reports of pickle being slower than even JSON and it's also security risk. Lastly, it can only be loaded via Python, whereas sqlite has numerous bindings and tools to explore and interface.
• why sqlite database for storage?
It's pretty efficient and sequence of namedtuples maps onto database rows in a very straightforward manner.
• why not pandas.DataFrame?
DataFrames are great and can be serialised to csv or pickled. They are good to have as one of the ways you can interface with your data, however hardly convenient to think about it abstractly due to their dynamic nature. They also can't be nested.
• why not ORM?
ORMs tend to be pretty invasive, which might complicate your scripts or even ruin performance. It's also somewhat an overkill for such a specific purpose.
• E.g. SQLAlchemy requires you using custom sqlalchemy specific types and inheriting a base class. Also it doesn't support nested types.
• why not marshmallow?
Marshmallow is a common way to map data into db-friendly format, but it requires explicit schema which is an overhead when you have it already in the form of type annotations. I've looked at existing projects to utilize type annotations, but didn't find them covering all I wanted:
Tips and tricks
Optional dependency
You can benefit from cachew even if you don't want to bloat your app's dependencies. Just use the following snippet:
def mcachew(*args, **kwargs):
"""
Stands for 'Maybe cachew'.
Defensive wrapper around @cachew to make it an optional dependency.
"""
try:
import cachew
except ModuleNotFoundError:
import warnings
warnings.warn('cachew library not found. You might want to install it to speed things up. See https://github.com/karlicoss/cachew')
return lambda orig_func: orig_func
else:
return cachew.cachew(*args, **kwargs)
Now you can use @mcachew in place of @cachew, and be certain things don't break if cachew is missing.
Settings
cachew.settings exposes some parameters that allow you to control cachew behaviour:
• ENABLE: set to False if you want to disable caching for without removing the decorators (useful for testing and debugging). You can also use cachew.extra.disabled_cachew context manager to do it temporarily.
• DEFAULT_CACHEW_DIR: override to set a different base directory. The default is the "user cache directory" (see appdirs docs).
• THROW_ON_ERROR: by default, cachew is defensive and simply attemps to cause the original function on caching issues. Set to True to catch errors earlier.
Updating this readme
This is a literate readme, implemented as a Jupiter notebook: README.ipynb. To update the (autogenerated) README.md, use generate-readme script.
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November, 1926 What makes you so jealous, nohow? I don't do nothing.
(She clings to him, but he turns slightly away. The train whistle blows, there is a slackening of speed. Passengers begin to take down baskets from their racks.)
John! John, don't you want me to love you, honey?
(turns and kisses her slowly). Yes, I want you to love me, you know I do. But I don't like to be accused o' ever light colored girl in the world. It hurts my feeling. I don't want to be jealous like you are.
(Enter at right Conductor, crying "St. Augustine, St. Augustine." He exits left. The crowd has congregated at the two exits, pushing good-naturedly and joking. All except John and Emma. They are still seated with their arms about each other.)
(sadly). Then you don't want my love, John, cause I can't help mahself from being jealous. I loves you so hard, John, and jealous love is the only kind I got.
(John kisses her very feelingly.)
Just for myself alone is the only way I knows how to love.
(They are standing in the aisle with their arms about each other as the curtain falls.)
Here we is, folks—here we is. Gointer take dat cake on back tuh Jacksonville where it belongs.
Gwan! Whut wid you mullet-head Jacksonville Coons know whut to do wid a cake. It's gointer stay right here in Augustine where de good cake walkers grow.
Taint no 'Walkers' never walked till John and Emmaline prance out—you mighty come a tootin'.
''Great langhing and joshing as more people come in. John and Emma are encouraged, urged on to win.''
Let's we git a seat, John, and set down.
. Sho will—nice one right over there. (They push over to wall seat, place basket underneath, and sit. Newcomers shake hands with them and urge them on to win.)
(Enter Joe Clarke and a small group. He is a rotund, expansive man with a liberal watch chain and charm.)
(slapping Clarke on the back). If you don't go 'way from here! Lawdy, if it aint Joe.
(jovially). Ah thought you had done forgot us people in Eatonville since you been living up here in Jacksonville.
Course Ah aint. (Turning.) Looka heah folks! Joe Clarke oughta be made chairman uh dis meetin'—Ah mean Past Great-Grand Master of Ceremonies, him being the onliest mayor of de onliest colored town in de state.
Yeah, let him be—thass fine, etc.
(setting his hat at a new angle and throwing out his chest). And Ah'll scorch him to de platform. Ahem! | WIKI |
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of New South Wales originated in 1821 as the "Philosophical Society of Australasia"; after an interval of inactivity, it was resuscitated in 1850, under the name of the "Australian Philosophical Society," by which title it was known until 1856, when the name was changed to the "Philosophical Society of New South Wales"; in 1866, by the sanction of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, it assumed its present title, and was incorporated by Act of the Parliament of New South Wales in 1881.
TO AUTHORS.
Authors of papers desiring illustrations are advised to consult the editors (Honorary Secretaries) before preparing their drawings. Unless otherwise specially permitted, such drawings should be carefully executed to a large scale on smooth white Bristol board in intensely black Indian ink, so as to admit of the blocks being prepared directly therefrom, in a form suitable for photographic "process." The size of a full page plate in the Journal is 4¼in. x 6¾in. The cost of all original drawings, and of colouring plates must be borne by Authors.
ERRATA. | WIKI |
With F. M. Abdelmalek, Esther Vander Meulen, and Adam Van Tuyl. In Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory. In press, 2021)
The k-token graph Tk(G) is the graph whose vertices are the k-subsets of vertices of a graph G, with two vertices of Tk(G) adjacent if their symmetric difference is an edge of G. We explore when Tk(G) is a well-covered graph, that is, when all of its maximal independent sets have the same cardinality. For bipartite graphs G, we classify when Tk(G) is well-covered. For an arbitrary graph G, we show that if T2(G) is well-covered, then the girth of G is at most four. We include upper and lower bounds on the independence number of Tk(G), and provide some families of well-covered token graphs.
Publication Information
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Dr. Kevin Vander Meulen
Publisher or Title:
Discussiones Mathematicae Graph Theory
Publication date:
2021
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Calumma guibei
Calumma guibei, also known commonly as Guibé's chameleon, is a species of chameleon, a lizard in the family Chamaeleonidae. The species is endemic to Madagascar.
Etymology
The specific name, guibei, is in honor of French herpetologist Jean Guibé.
Geographic range
C. guibei is found in northern Madagascar. The type locality is Mt. Tsaratanana, elevation 1,800 m.
Habitat
The preferred natural habitat of C. guibei is forest, at elevations of 1,000 –.
Description
C. guibei has an average snout-to-vent length (SVL) of about 5 cm. It has a soft dermal rostral appendage, which is longer in males than in females.
Reproduction
C. guibei is oviparous. | WIKI |
What To Expect From AIG's Q4
AIG ( AIG ) is scheduled to announce fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Thursday, February 8. In the previous quarter, the company reported negative earnings, primarily due to catastrophic losses from hurricanes. This quarter, AIG expects to incur a loss of $500 million from the California wildfires. Additionally, we expect the Commercial Insurance Segment's top line to continue its downward trend. However, this negative effect on earnings will be partially offset by reduced expenses due to efficient cost management. We currently forecast the EPS for this quarter to be $0.74. To illustrate our expectations for the company's fourth quarter, we have created an interactive dashboard . You can modify Revenues and Expenses from the business segments to see how the company's results would be affected.
Top Line To Be Under Pressure
AIG's revenue has been declining over the past few years. While the performance of Consumer Insurance Segment has remained fairly consistent, the Commercial Insurance Segment has seen declines because of divestitures and the underperformance of the Property & Casualty business. We expect that strategic decisions to sell some non-core units of this segment will lead to further revenue declines.
Efficient Cost Management To Drive Bottom Line
In 2016, the company aimed to achieve operating improvements through substantial expense reductions, as mentioned in its strategy presentation. Reduction in staff, moving employees to lower-labor cost- geographical areas, and increased use of shared services and outsourcing have helped the company make progress in achieving this goal. Total Benefits, Losses and Expenses declined 4.7% in 2016. The first nine months of 2017 have shown further improvement in this area and we expect the trend to continue in Q4. Additionally, the removal of SIFI label could save up to $150 million in annual compliance costs.
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Experience photos and stories from inside Georgia's Andersonville Prison, one of the most brutal prisoner of war camps in modern history.
Andersonville Prison was never meant to hold as many prisoners as it did.
During the first years of the Civil War, Confederate soldiers had been toting their Union POWs around with them or dropping them in makeshift camps around the Confederacy.
By the last year of the war, however, they’d realized they needed a more secure solution.
Constructing Andersonville Prison
Camp Sumter, later known as Andersonville Prison, was that solution. Built to be roughly 1,620 feet long and 779 feet wide in rural Georgia, the camp was expected to accommodate about 10,000 men and had been outfitted with the bare minimum of accommodations to do so.
Within a year though, the camp was home to four times that amount, and conditions declined rapidly. Not only was the camp struggling for resources like clothing and space, but the prisoners were at risk of death from disease, starvation, and exposure.
Before long, Andersonville Prison had become the worst prisoner of war camp that the United States had ever seen.
As soon as the first prisoners arrived, they could tell that the conditions would be unforgiving.
The camp was surrounded by a 15-foot-high stockade, but the real danger was the line that lay 19 feet inside that stockade. Known as “the dead line,” the line marked the entrance to a no-mans-land, a strip of land that kept the prisoners away from the stockade walls.
Dotted around the dead line were towers known as pigeon roosts, in which Confederate soldiers kept watch. Anyone crossing, or even touching, the dead line was allowed to be shot and killed without warning by the soldiers in the roosts.
It may seem unnecessary to keep guards posted around the dead line, because who would ever consider crossing it when the penalty was so severe? But, lo and behold, some prisoners did cross it, for the conditions they faced inside the line were far worse than the prospect of death outside it.
As for the conditions inside, the largest problem that the prison had was first and foremost the overcrowding. Because the expected number of prisoners had been so low when construction began, the camp had simply not been built to accommodate the nearly 45,000 prisoners it held by 1865.
Aside from a sheer lack of space, the overcrowding caused a host of other problems, ranging from things like a lack of food and water (the leading cause of death among the prisoners was starvation) as well as clothing to severe issues like disease outbreaks.
“Can This Be Hell?”
Andersonville Prison was frequently undersupplied with food and fresh water, as the Confederacy placed a higher priority on feeding their soldiers than their prisoners. Emaciated, the prisoners then wasted away.
Those who didn’t die from starvation often contracted scurvy from vitamin deficiencies. Those who didn’t contract scurvy were often subjected to dysentery, hookworms, or typhoid from the contaminated water at the camp.
Those who managed to scrape by, surviving starvation or poisoning from the water were likely to die from exposure, as the overcrowding and arrival of at least 400 new prisoners a day forced the weakest out of the tents and into the open.
“As we entered the place, a spectacle met our eyes that almost froze our blood with horror, and made our hearts fail within us,” wrote prisoner Robert H. Kellogg, who entered the camp on May 2, 1864. “Before us were forms that had once been active and erect;—stalwart men, now nothing but mere walking skeletons, covered with filth and vermin. Many of our men, in the heat and intensity of their feeling, exclaimed with earnestness: ‘Can this be hell?’ ‘God protect us!'”
Six months in, the creek banks had eroded, making way for a swamp that occupied the large central portion of the camp.
“In the center of the whole was a swamp, occupying about three or four acres of the narrowed limits, and a part of this marshy place had been used by the prisoners as a sink, and excrement covered the ground, the scent arising from which was suffocating,” wrote Kellogg. “The ground allotted to our ninety was near the edge of this plague-spot, and how we were to live through the warm summer weather in the midst of such fearful surroundings, was more than we cared to think of just then.”
If the horrifying conditions inside the camp weren’t bad enough, the treatment the prisoners received at the hands of the guards may have topped it. Guards regularly brutalized the inmates, especially those who couldn’t fight back or fend for themselves.
Eventually, one of the commanders was executed for his crimes following the war after prisoners and even a few other guards testified that he had tortured inmates, allowed other guards to torment them, and turned a blind eye to mistreatment.
Prisoners Left To Their Own
In response to the harsh conditions and the guards’ treatment, the prisoners were forced to fend for themselves.
As a result, a sort of primitive social network and hierarchy arose. Those prisoners who had friends, or at least men willing to watch out for them, tended to survive much longer than those on their own. Each group shared the rations of food, clothes, shelter, and moral support, and would defend each other from other groups or guards.
Eventually, Andersonville Prison formed its own sort of judicial system, with a small jury of inmates and a judge who kept a reasonable amount of peace. This came in handy when one group took survival too far.
Known as the Andersonville Raiders, this group of prisoners would attack fellow inmates, stealing food and wares from their shelters. They armed themselves with crude clubs and bits of wood, and were prepared to fight to the death should the need arise.
An opposing group, calling themselves the “Regulators,” rounded up the Raiders and put them before their makeshift judge. The jury then sentenced them to whatever punishments they could, including running the gauntlet, being sent to the stocks, and even death by hanging.
At one point, a Confederate captain even paroled several Union soldiers, ordering them to take a message back to the Union asking to reinstate prisoner exchanges. Had the request been accepted, the overcrowding could have stopped, and the prison could be rebuilt into a more acceptable prison camp.
The request, however, was denied, along with several subsequent ones.
The Liberation Of Andersonville Prison
Finally in May of 1865, following the end of the Civil War, Andersonville Prison was liberated. Several military tribunals were conducted in order to hold the captains responsible for their war crimes. Through scattered research, the Union army discovered that 315 prisoners had managed to escape Andersonville, though all but 32 were eventually recaptured.
They also found a list, handwritten by a young Union soldier, of all the prisoners kept in Andersonville. It was published in the New York Tribune upon the end of the war and used to create a monument at the site of Andersonville Prison to all of the men who had suffered inside of its walls.
Today, the site is a national historic site that serves as a reminder of the horrors that occurred there some 150 years ago. | FINEWEB-EDU |
Bärke
Bärke may refer to:
* Norrbärke Court District in Dalarna, Sweden
* Söderbärke Court District in Dalarna, Sweden | WIKI |
User:Nechirvan Helane
Name: Nechirvan Surname: Helane Father's name: Heci Emin Helaneyi Date of birth: 1986 Place of birth: Turkey/VAN primary school: Turkey/Semdinli secondary school: Iran/Orumieh (JAVAD GHANBARI) High school: Iran/Orumieh (TALEGHANI) University: Kurdistan/ZAXO (MILITARY ACADEMY UNIVERSITY) Occupation: He was Army officer in Peshmerga from 23/Jan/2006 Until 01/08/2014 Occupation: He has Travel and Tourism Agency Company from 27.Aug/2012 Company name: HELANE FAMILY Co. Position: C.E.O Home town: He is Originally from Chalchale Herkiya is the village that between Turkey and Kurdistan then Saddam Hussein was born their villages and they moved to Helane village in 1966,Helane is between Iran,Turkey and Kurdistan. Current city: Erbil/Kurdistan Married: 2017 Years Active: 1999 – Present Residence: Erbil, Kurdistan Nationality: Kurdish Education: University of Military Academy of Zaxo/Kurdistan Native Name: نیچیروان هه لانه یی / Nechirvan Helane Civil Satus: Married Nechirvan Helane (Kurdish: نیچیروان هه لانه یی), also transliterated as Neçirvan Helane, (born 29 Aıgust 1986), His name mean is a Kurdish Hunter, He is Business man. He was born in the city of Van (Kurdish: Van) in Turkey. He started early at the age of 13 hard worked. During hir studies in University of Military Academy in Zaxo he did not go to home and stay in University until graduated. | WIKI |
Murder of Rolan Adams
Rolan Adams (21 March 1975 – 21 February 1991) was a Black British boy who was murdered as the result of a racist hate crime in 1991. He is frequently associated in connection to Stephen Lawrence, another teenager from a neighboring area in Southeast London, who was later killed in a similar incident. The deaths of these teenagers influenced the public view of racially motivated attacks in Southeast London at the time. Their deaths also influenced activist movements in other areas, including the United States.
Rolan's background
Those who knew Rolan described him as a good student, dedicated football player, and talented musician. At the time of his death at age 15, Rolan was preparing to take his pre-university exams, had been scouted by a professional football club, West Ham United, and was working on recording original music he wrote. Rolan's family moved to Abbey Wood, an area in Southeast London, five years prior to his death. At the time of the crime, Rolan was responsible for taking care of his younger brother, Nathan, and his younger sister, Lauren, while his parents were at work.
Societal context
Thamesmead, where Rolan was murdered, was predominately populated by white families with some Asian and Caribbean families scattered throughout. The immigration of black people to England increased in the late 1940s and 1950s, leading to racial tensions in the following decades. In the areas around Thamesmead, certain housing policies favored white people and created a hostile environment for people of color. Reported racially motivated violence in Southeast London was increasing in the 1990s, and Thamesmead itself had started to develop a reputation for being "racially charged." This was also in part due to the headquarters of the far-right British Nationalist Party being in nearby Welling. The extremist party had a reputation for fascist or racist ideologies. Adolescent gangs with these beliefs developed in areas throughout Southeast London. These often dangerous groups grew between the 1980s and 1990s. One main gang called the Goldfish was also known as the NTOs, Natty Turn-Outs, and then later evolved into the Nazi Turn-Outs. This group is attributed as being Rolan's assailants.
Murder details
On Friday 21 February 1991, Rolan Adams and his brother Nathan, fifteen and fourteen years old respectively, were unknowingly being followed as they walked from Thamesmead's multicultural Hawksmoor Youth Centre. They had finished playing table tennis and were going to a bus stop to get to their home in Abbey Wood, Southeast London. Upon arrival at the bus stop, they were surrounded by a large group of 12-15 older white youths, members of the NTOs, who had been drinking at the Wildfowler Pub. While Rolan and Nathan were being harassed and racially abused, one gang member, nineteen-year-old Mark Thornborrow, stabbed Rolan in the neck with a butterfly knife. In an attempt to flee, Rolan started to run while yelling at Nathan to do the same. The two got separated. The gang members were chasing and yelling profanities and racial slurs at them, including "'niggers'". Nathan managed to escape, but Rolan collapsed and died soon afterwards. When Nathan returned to the bus stop, he saw his brother dead.
Case and trial
From the start of the trial, there was hesitation to admit that the crime was racially motivated. The police and the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) instead determined that the crime was a battle over gang territory. Nathan and Rolan were not seen as victims but identified as guilty parties by the police, because of the racist stereotype that "Black boys cannot be innocent." As a result of this harmful generalization, Nathan was treated poorly by the authorities. Although he was also attacked, none of the gang members was prosecuted for assaulting him. Eight of the youths who participated in the murder were arrested on charges of violent disorder. Only Mark Thornborrow stood trial, was charged, and convicted of murder. The sentencing judge, Kenneth Richardson, eventually concluded that the murder was racially motivated and sentenced Thornborrow accordingly.
Adams family response
Rolan's family stated that local officials and authorities displayed a lack of support following his murder. They received threatening phone calls from people gloating about Rolan's death and a letter with the message, "glad a nigger is dead." The harassment of the Adams and their friends and family was getting extreme, and there was an absence of any police protection. Eventually, the local authorities and the local Commission for Racial Equality advised them that they were in danger. That night, three months following the murder, they left their home. The Adams family also claimed to have been under surveillance by the police. Richard, Audrey, and Nathan Adams were all later involved with the Undercover Policing Inquiry. This effort against the High Court of England aimed to bring to light and seek justice for the fact that the British police were spying on victims of crime and their families. Audrey Adams, in one interview, described their experience and the way they were treated as "horrific."
As a result of the injustices they experienced, Rolan's mother and father, Richard and Audrey, and extended family and friends, created the Rolan Adams Family Campaign to ensure justice. This grew over the years and extended support to other victims of racist violence and racism. Moreover, it contributed to shutting down the British National Party's headquarters in Welling. Police were hostile to the campaign, and stopped friends and family from visiting the Adams for months. Despite opposition and in an effort to keep Rolan's memory alive, a tradition of holding a candlelit vigil where Rolan was murdered on the anniversary of his death was established by his family. Individuals would pray silently and lay wreaths in Rolan's memory. However, this ended in 2001 when the mourners were harassed. Spectators sounded their car horns, and one individual threw a McDonald's milkshake at them as they were standing silently.
Societal outcomes and related incidents
The black American activist Reverend Al Sharpton came to London to hold a meeting in support of the Adams family. However, the BNP used the situation to their advantage, marched through Thamesmead, and attacked the meeting. Sharpton's efforts were met with mixed responses from local black rights activists, but brought more media attention to Rolan's murder.
The UK Parliament responded later to the murder by bringing up a motion on his behalf on February 16, 1993. This was an effort to send condolences to his family and to start a discussion concerning a memorial to victims of racial violence. No amendments were officially submitted as a result.
Two years after the death of Rolan Adams, the death of another black youth, Stephen Lawrence, happened on 22 April 1993. He and his friend, Duwayne Brooks, were together that afternoon and were headed home. They arrived at the bus stop in Well Hall Road at about 10:30 pm. Stephen went to check to see if the bus was coming, and he was in a position where he was standing in the middle of the entrance of Dickson Road. Duwayne was standing between Dickson Road and the roundabout when he saw a group of five or six white youths. He asked Stephen if he saw the bus coming. One of the white youths heard something Duwayne said and shouted, "what, what nigger?" The group then proceeded to run towards Duwayne and Stephen. At this time, either one or more of the white youths stabbed Stephen twice. Durwayne called out to Stephen to run and follow him. He ran towards Shooters Hill and Stephen managed to get on his feet and run over one hundred yards to the point where he collapsed. Stephen had stab wounds on both sides of his body, on the chest and arm, to a depth of about five inches. Both stab wounds had severed axillary arteries. His death had several similarities to Rolan's but was more widely publicized. | WIKI |
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Rh of heroic things, we know) and finally sent home to America from a French hospital. We found out, too, that his aunt was the "good soul" he talked about in his letters, and that she half-owned the island and had a beautiful big old house on it where she made him come while he convalesced. It was very hard to find out all these things, because he would be so mysterious and kept saying "Ah!" and "That's another story!" He also wanted to hear all of our adventures, but we would n't tell him those until we'd heard some of his.
Jerry asked him suddenly about the scar where the sea-thing bit him, or stabbed him, or whatever it did, and our man twinkled and pulled up his sleeve. And there, just above his right elbow where the tan stopped, was a little white three-cornered scar, sure enough. Jerry looked and said "Oh!" and our man said "Ah-ha!" 137 | WIKI |
Talk:Amari Cooper
Tradeeee
There’s a trade to Cleveland <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 03:33, 13 March 2022 (UTC)
* Don't Think it is officially official yet, should happen in a few days TheChief58 (talk) 21:53, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
TRADE - yes it is official. How is this page not corrected at this point! Cooper is a member of The Cleveland Browns. — Preceding unsigned comment added by <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:22, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
He got fucking traded it’s official turn off the fucking thing
He got fucking traded it’s official turn off the fucking thing 2601:547:1000:3A50:D5B9:EAF1:7795:EF49 (talk) 20:49, 15 March 2022 (UTC) | WIKI |
Óli Jógvansson
Óli Jógvansson (in English often spelled Oli Jogvansson), born 1969) is a Faroese songwriter/composer. He is the co-owner of Baroli Music, which he and Bardur Haberg founded in 2006.
Jógvansson was born in Tórshavn. He and his partner have been successful in writing songs for singers from many different countries. They have composed/produced together with others songs for Disney Channel artists like Stefanie Scott, Dove Cameron, and Caroline Sunshine. In 2015 he won "The UK Songwriting Contest 2015" in the instrumental category for composing Forever Gone.
Discography
Some of the songs, which Jogvansson has co-written/composed:
* 2019: "Never Wanna Let You Go", single released by Nicky Romero's Protocol Recordings (co-writer)
* 2019: "A Place Called Home" winning the instrumental category in "UK Songwriting Contest 2019" (composer)
* 2018: "Voyage", album released September 28th (composed all pieces)
* 2017: "Laura's Theme" winning the instrumental category in "UK Songwriting Contest 2017" (composer)
* 2015: "Forever Gone" winning the instrumental category in "UK Songwriting Contest 2015" (composer)
* 2015: It from the album "Genic" by Namie Amuro (co-writer)
* 2015: Forever Gone, a single for performing artist Ólavur Jakobsen (composer)
* 2014: Voyage winning the instrumental category in Songoftheyear.com (composer)
* 2014: I Don't Wanna Let You Go single for artist Stefanie Scott
* 2013: Theme song for Disney Channel series Liv and Maddie (co-written/produced). A full version of the song (titled "Better in Stereo") was also released. The music video for the song was released on Disney's VEVO YouTube channel (80 million views as of February 2019) and aired on Disney Channel for about 3 months. The song also reached #4 on the US "Soundtrack" iTunes chart and was #1 on the "Kid Digital" Billboard chart for 3 consecutive weeks (it has spent a total of 23 weeks on that chart as of April 1, 2014).
* 2013: Future Sounds like us from the album Shake It Up: I Love Dance, written together with Bardur Haberg, Michelle Lewis and Heidi Rojas. Performed by Dove Cameron. (co-writer)
* 2012: A New Low by Iris Kroes, the winner of The Voice of Holland in 2012 (co-writer)
* 2012: FYI single for artist Stefanie Scott (co-writer)
* 2012: Can't Break What's Broken from the album Loving This Day, performed by Jessica Clemmons (co-writer)
* 2011: Girl I Used To Know single for artist Stefanie Scott (co-writer)
* 2011: High - co-written. On Brazil Top 10 album DNA by Brazilian female singer Wanessa, released in July 2011 by Sony Music Entertainment. (co-writer)
* 2011: Voglio Star Con Te single for Italian boyband Studio 3 (co-writer)
* 2011: Let's Fly Away - No Me Without You - Nothing I Won't Do for Chinese artist Ruhan on the album Time To Grow (co-writer)
Honours
* 2019 - "Uk Songwriting Contest 2019" in the instrumental category with his composition "A Place Called Home" (Winner)
* 2017 - "Uk Songwriting Contest 2017" in the instrumental category with his composition Laura's Theme (Winner)
* 2015 - "UK Songwriting Contest 2015" in the instrumental category with his composition Forever Gone (Winner)
* 2014 - Faroese Music Awards in the category Best Producers together with Bárður Háberg (Winner)
* 2014 - "Song Of The Year 2014" songwriting contest in the instrumental category with his composition "Voyage" (Winner) | WIKI |
The reproductive ecology of female Rana (Limnonectes) kuhlii, a fanged frog of Taiwan, with particular emphasis on multiple clutches
Hiroshi Tsuji, Kuang-Yang Lue
Research output: Contribution to journalArticle
15 Citations (Scopus)
Abstract
The reproductive ecology of female Kuhl's wart frog Rana (Limnonectes) kuhlii, one of the fanged frogs, was studied under natural conditions in subtropical Taiwan. Egg-laying by females of R. kuhlii occurred asynchronously throughout a three-month study period, and was aggregated at five sites along an 81-m transect of a small creek. Rana kuhlii is unusual among anurans in that females are generally smaller than their mates (67.6% of 34 amplexed pairs), and typically lay multiple clutches. Females each occupied stable residence sites along the transect during non-breeding intervals, usually away from the main oviposition sites. Amplexus or oviposition occurred on average 14.5 m (maximum 54.5 m) away from each female's residence site. The frequency of oviposition (including amplexus) was observed on average on 3.1 occasions for each female (maximum nine), and including presumed occasions (based on spatial movement patterns) was estimated to occur on average on 3.9 occasions (maximum 10), during the 50 nights surveyed. The inter-clutch period for each female averaged 12.7 days (minimum three days). Females laying multiple clutches usually laid at different sites and mated with different males for each clutch. Several aspects distinguish the multiple clutching of R. kuhlii from other anuran species laying multiple clutches. Possible explanations for the high frequency of oviposition by females of R. kuhlii are discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-165
Number of pages13
JournalHerpetologica
Volume56
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Jun 1
Keywords
• Anura
• Fanged frogs
• Female reproductive ecology
• Multiple egg clutches
• Rana (Limnonectes) kuhlii
• Subtropical Asia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
• Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
• Animal Science and Zoology
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French Eugène Henri
French Eugène Henri – Gauguin was a self-taught painter who, by rebelling against classical painting techniques and depicting his inner mood, had a profound effect on modern art movements. Eugène Henri Paul Gauguin, one of the most influential French post-Impressionist artists The figures of the art movement was symbolic in the early 1900s. His use of vivid colors, exaggerated body proportions, and obvious contrasts in his paintings set him apart from his contemporaries, paving the way for the emergence of the primitive art movement. He was looking for pristine and non-native spaces and lived and painted in Haiti for a while.
Early years of life
Gauguin, the famous French artist, was born on June 7, 1848, in Paris. Gauguin’s life path was as different as his unique paintings. Known for his use of bold colors, simple shapes, and bold lines, he had no formal education. On the other hand, he pursued his outlook on life and left his family and artistic traditions. Gauguin was born in Paris but moved to Peru with his family as a child. His father, a journalist, died on his way to South America. His mother lived with her children for 4 years in her uncle’s house in Lima, Peru, and then returned to France with her family. Gauguin left high school at the age of 17 and joined the merchant fleet. He traveled the world for 6 years and then quit his job. After his death, his mother left the family to a businessman named Gustave Arosa.
Biography of Paul Gauguin
Arosa got a job as a stockbroker for Gauguin and introduced him to a Danish woman named Matt Gad. Gauguin married Matt in 1873 and had five children with him. Gauguin’s artistic interests were first formed by seeing the Arosa Art Collection. It was not long before he learned painting and became interested in the contemporary movement of Impressionism. Between 1876 and 1881 he collected works by Impressionist painters such as Camus Pissarro, Claude Monet, and Paul Cézanne. In 1874 he met Pissarro, the founder of the Impressionist movement, and under his tutelage learned the art of painting. However, he was optimistic about this because it allowed him to pursue his favorite hobby, painting. His search to support his family and find work with art dealers was unsuccessful. In 1884 he moved to France with his family and worked in Padua, but at the end of the year, his wife and children emigrated to Denmark to receive financial support from Matt’s family. Gauguin had no job and was now free to paint. He followed suit but was opposed by his wife’s family: so he returned to Paris in the middle of 1885 with his eldest son, Clovis.
The rise of an artist
Gauguin painted in his spare time but soon pursued his hobby more seriously. The 1876 Salon Exhibition accepted one of his paintings. At the same time, he met Camus Pissarro. His painting attracted the attention of the Impressionists. The Impressionists were a group of revolutionary artists who challenged traditional painting themes and techniques. The group was severely rejected by the French art community. The Fourth Exhibition of the Impressionists was held in 1879, and Gauguin was invited to exhibit his paintings alongside works by artists such as Pissarro, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, and other great artists. He devoted himself entirely to art. He also parted ways with his wife and children and eventually moved to Brittany. In 1888, one of Gauguin’s most famous paintings, Insight After a Sermon, was painted. This work, which has vivid and bright colors, depicts the Bible account of Jacob wrestling with an angel. A year later, he painted the “Yellow Christ”, a striking portrait of Christ’s crucifixion.
The Yellow Christ – Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin can be considered one of the most colorful figures in the art world. He described himself as a savage and primitive person, claiming that the Inca blood flowed in his veins. Paul Gauguin and Vincent Van Gogh were together. He joined Wongog in 1888 and spent several weeks at Wongog’s house in Earl, but it was not long before their days of quarreling came to an end; An argument in which Van Gogh attacked Gauguin with a razor blade. Gauguin painted his famous oil painting “Insight After a Sermon” that same year. Eager to drink alcohol and have fun in groups, he eventually contracted syphilis.
Gauguin in exile
In 1891, Gauguin sought to escape the modern structures of European society. He thought that a trip to Haiti might bring him some kind of personal liberation and creativity. In Haiti, he was disappointed to see that the French colonial authorities had westernized much of the island; So he decided to live among the indigenous people, far from the Europeans of the capital. At the same time, inspired by indigenous culture and his innate genius, he created new works. In “La Orana Maria,” meaning “Peace be upon Mary,” she portrayed Christian characters such as the Blessed Virgin Mary and Christ as Haitian mothers and children.
Urania Maria painting
Gauguin created several works during this period, including an engraved sculpture of Oviri. Every is derived from a Haitian word meaning “wild”; However, according to her, this female figure shows a portrait of a goddess. She returned to France in 1893 to display her Haitian works. His paintings provoked contradictory reactions, and Gauguin could not sell much. Critics and buyers of the works of art did not know what had given rise to his primitive style. A short time later, he returned to the French Polynesian Islands. During this time he continued to paint and created one of his masterpieces. “Where did we come from?” Who are we? “Where are we going?”
Paul Gauguin – Where did we come from? …
Gauguin traveled to the remote Marquesas Islands in 1901. Meanwhile, his health deteriorated, he suffered several heart attacks and developed syphilis. Paul Gauguin finally died on May 3, 1903, in a secluded home on Hiva Oa Island. Lowered. He almost did not sigh at the time of his death. His works of art were admired after his death and influenced artists such as Henri Matisse and Picasso. Gauguin’s influence on modern painting was dramatic and varied. His legacy lies in escaping Western materialism and embracing the spiritual life free from bondage, as well as in his tireless effort to try out various techniques. Experts link his work to different artistic movements. . The challenge of explaining the style of the great artist’s works, especially in his last painting, is a testament to his unique look. | FINEWEB-EDU |
2008 U.S. Open Cup
The 2008 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 95th edition of the USSF's annual national soccer championship, running from June through early September.
D.C. United won the final 2–1 over the Charleston Battery on September 3 at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on a pair of goals from Brazilians Luciano Emilio and Fred. It was United's second Open Cup title.
The Battery were the first USL club in the final since the Rochester Rhinos won the cup in 1999.
The Cup schedule was shortened in 2008, ending in September instead of October, so as to avoid interfering with Major League Soccer's end-of-season playoff drive in the fall and the new CONCACAF Champions League.
The 13 US-based MLS clubs participated, although only 8 competed in the main tournament (Chicago Fire, Chivas USA, D.C. United, FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, Kansas City Wizards, New England Revolution, New York Red Bulls). Qualifying was similar to the 2007 tournament, with the top 3 teams from each conference in 2007 qualifying automatically, and the other 7 playing off during the early part of the 2008 season for the remaining 2 spots.
United Soccer Leagues had a separate qualifying plan for each tier. The 8 US-based USL-1 teams qualified automatically (Puerto Rico has its own federation, thus the Puerto Rico Islanders are not eligible to participate in the Open Cup). 8 of the 9 US-based USL-2 teams qualified. The defending USL-2 playoff champions, the Harrisburg City Islanders, and the 2007 regular-season champion Richmond Kickers qualified automatically. The remaining 7 teams played off for 6 spots, based on early regular season results. The PDL used selected early regular-season games for qualification. The top two teams in the Eastern and Central conferences, and the top teams in the Mid-South, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest divisions qualified.
The tournament was rounded out by 8 amateur USASA clubs (Adria, Arizona Sahuaros, Boston Olympiakos, Clearwater Galactics, Eagles, Hollywood United, New Stars, New York Pancyprian-Freedoms). USASA qualifying began in the fall of 2007. Clubs from the NPSL enter the Cup through USASA qualifying.
Participating teams
The tournament consists of 40 teams, according to the following distribution: * Includes 8 USL Premier Development League teams and 8 USASA regional qualifiers
Tier 1: Major League Soccer (MLS)
* Chicago Fire
* Chivas USA
* D.C. United
* FC Dallas
* Houston Dynamo
* Kansas City Wizards
* New England Revolution
* New York Red Bulls
Tiers 2 – 4: United Soccer Leagues (USL)
* Tier 2 – First Division (USL-1)
* Atlanta Silverbacks
* Carolina RailHawks
* Charleston Battery
* Miami FC
* Minnesota Thunder
* Portland Timbers
* Rochester Rhinos
* Seattle Sounders
* Tier 3 – Second Division (USL-2)
* Charlotte Eagles
* Cleveland City Stars
* Crystal Palace Baltimore
* Harrisburg City Islanders
* Pittsburgh Riverhounds
* Real Maryland Monarchs
* Richmond Kickers
* Western Mass Pioneers
* Tier 4 – Premier Development League (PDL)
* Austin Aztex U23
* Bradenton Academics
* Brooklyn Knights
* Fredericksburg Gunners
* Los Angeles Legends
* Michigan Bucks
* St. Louis Lions
* Yakima Reds
Tier 5: United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA)
* RWB Adria
* Arizona Sahuaros
* Boston Olympiakos
* Clearwater Galactics
* A.A.C. Eagles
* Hollywood United
* New Stars
* New York Pancyprian-Freedoms
Open Cup bracket
Second Round winners advance to play one of 8 MLS clubs in 16-team knockout tournament
Home teams listed on top of bracket
Schedule
Note: Scorelines use the standard U.S. convention of placing the home team on the right-hand side of box scores. | WIKI |
Jean Montalat
Jean Montalat (12 July 1912, Tulle - 22 September 1971) was a French politician. During the Second World War, he was drafted into and subsequently joined the Alliance network of the French Resistance, escaping to Algeria in 1943 to join the Free French forces. He represented the French Section of the Workers' International (SFIO) in the National Assembly from 1951 to 1971 and was the mayor of Tulle from 1959 to 1971. | WIKI |
toJsonMap method Null safety
1. @override
Map<String, Object?> toJsonMap(
1. DiagnosticsSerializationDelegate delegate
)
override
Serialize the node to a JSON map according to the configuration provided in the DiagnosticsSerializationDelegate.
Subclasses should override if they have additional properties that are useful for the GUI tools that consume this JSON.
See also:
• WidgetInspectorService, which forms the bridge between JSON returned by this method and interactive tree views in the Flutter IntelliJ plugin.
Implementation
@override
Map<String, Object?> toJsonMap(DiagnosticsSerializationDelegate delegate) {
final T? v = value;
List<Map<String, Object?>>? properties;
if (delegate.expandPropertyValues && delegate.includeProperties && v is Diagnosticable && getProperties().isEmpty) {
// Exclude children for expanded nodes to avoid cycles.
delegate = delegate.copyWith(subtreeDepth: 0, includeProperties: false);
properties = DiagnosticsNode.toJsonList(
delegate.filterProperties(v.toDiagnosticsNode().getProperties(), this),
this,
delegate,
);
}
final Map<String, Object?> json = super.toJsonMap(delegate);
if (properties != null) {
json['properties'] = properties;
}
if (defaultValue != kNoDefaultValue) {
json['defaultValue'] = defaultValue.toString();
}
if (ifEmpty != null) {
json['ifEmpty'] = ifEmpty;
}
if (ifNull != null) {
json['ifNull'] = ifNull;
}
if (tooltip != null) {
json['tooltip'] = tooltip;
}
json['missingIfNull'] = missingIfNull;
if (exception != null) {
json['exception'] = exception.toString();
}
json['propertyType'] = propertyType.toString();
json['defaultLevel'] = _defaultLevel.name;
if (value is Diagnosticable || value is DiagnosticsNode) {
json['isDiagnosticableValue'] = true;
}
if (v is num) {
// TODO(jacob314): Workaround, since JSON.stringify replaces infinity and NaN with null,
// https://github.com/flutter/flutter/issues/39937#issuecomment-529558033)
json['value'] = v.isFinite ? v : v.toString();
}
if (value is String || value is bool || value == null) {
json['value'] = value;
}
return json;
} | ESSENTIALAI-STEM |
A budding Christie, Obama 'bromance'? Richard Socarides & Ana Navarro on bipartisanship after Sandy and what it means for the election – Early Start with John Berman & Christine Romans - CNN.com Blogs
President Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie shared a rare display of bipartisanship yesterday when the two surveyed Sandy's damage together in the state. Christie praised the president's personal and prompt response to the destruction. Today, Obama returns to the campaign trail. With only five days until Americans hit the voting booths, the president will be making stops in Colorado, Wisconsin and Nevada. Mitt Romney resumed campaigning yesterday and makes an appearance in Virginia. Former Senior Clinton Adviser and NewYorker.com writer Richard Socarides and CNN Contributor and Republican Strategist Ana Navarro weigh in on the race from here on out. Early Start anchor Zoraida Sambolin poses the question of whether the cooperation over Sandy between Republican Governor Christie and Democratic President Obama will affect the outcome of the election. Navarro answers that it is simply a refreshing sight to see. Every now and then the right thing to do is also the smart thing to do politically, she says. Frankly, this bromance between Chris Christie and President Obama is a sight to be seen and something to be heard. But I think it's also very refreshing. I don't know who it helps, I don't know who it hurt, but I think it helps the people of New Jersey. She adds, I think it's good for the people of the 'United States to see that we unite in a moment of crisis and that we put helping people in suffering conditions above party or politics, even five days before an election. Socarides agrees. It showed a lot of respect, Socarides says about the bipartisanship, and really well done both by Governor Christie and the president. Chris Christie, a key Romney surrogate, has also bluntly distanced himself from presidential politics since taking responsibility of Sandy's aftermath. Sambolin asks whether this could hurt Romney. Navarro feels that Christie's response is out of sincerity and typical of him. It's a new world after Sandy for New Jersey, Navarro says, and she thinks Christie refuses to be bothered about politics now because his priority is to take care of the people in harms way in his state. Socarides feels this is simply Obama's time to be president, and Romney has no choice but to stand by and cooperate. For the president, good government is good politics right now, Socarides says. Unfortunately for Governor Romney, all he can do now is kind of stay out of the way. Those who TRUST Republicans economic policies need to read this article. I hate to tell you all this but you all have been SUCKERS for far to long and it time you start smelling the coffee, because you don't seem to be able to smell the crap the Republicans sold to you under Reagan Trickle down economics. http://www.forbes.com/sites/rickungar/2012/11/02/non-partisan-congressional-tax-report-debunks-core-conservative-economic-theory-gop-suppresses-study/Please do use the RIGHT WING MEDIA Theory this is Forbes magazine article. Here is a quote, because most of you die-hards will not read it :blow apart the central tenant of modern conservative economic theory, confirming that lowering tax rates on the wealthy does nothing to grow the economy while doing a great deal to concentrate more wealth in the pockets of those at the very top of the income chain. Ana Navarro, talks about it good to show bi-partisan. Well Ana Where were the bi-partisan Republicans when Obama's Administration needed help to prevent a terribly failing economy, thanks to George Bush, with his jobs bill. As proof in this vido of Paul Ryan fighting for very one of Bush proposal, and against very one of Obama, where was the bi-partisan politics than. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/paul-ryan-bush-stimulus_n_1803761.htmlOne other thing Ana Navarro WHEN Romney DOES AWAY WITH THE DREAM ACT , not if does away with it, YOUR PEOPLE WILL NOT LOOK AT YOU THE SAME WAY. Just something to think about,=. There something else Christi action DID put a large stab wound in Romney back. This is both bitter and sweet. The sad thing is with so much loss of life, property damage, and mounting debt to citizens, nothing will change. Republicans are always calling for smaller government. Right up to the point when they need help. Then they want the government to employ everyone to help them. But as long as government is helping someone else, it's called socialist. This is an example of many in my home state who constantly vote against their interest. But we will still know if New Jersey Learned anything from this or not as well as New York State. Will they vote for fixing the infrastructure or tax breaks for the wealthy?Will they vote for helping fellow americans or smaller government? Where are all of those conservatives that call for smaller government while people are drowning in their living rooms? Where are they? I have seen the liberals out helping and trying to get help for people. Where are those responsible conservative? To see Obama and Christie working together and respecting one another during this crisis is what Americans need and want to see. Putting the critical needs of the American people first –rather than political philosophies and party goals. While it's not hard to agree that the victims of hurricane Sandy need quick and specific kinds of relief, it's a little harder to agree every day on how to help Americans with the needs and issues they are struggling with. Let both parties take note, the spirit we've seen between Obama and Christie in this matter is what we need to see in Washington everyday. Please put the needs of the American people ahead of your feuds, egos, self-promotion and grand standing. Here's hoping this coming together of Obama and Christie will bring quick relief to the people who are hurting after hurricane Sandy and that politicians will see and take note that this is the spirit of cooperation they need to bring to the job everyday in Washington for the good of all Americans. CNN welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the Rules of Conduct set forth in our Terms of Service. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Service. Notify me of new comments via email. Early Start with John Berman and Christine Romans airs weekdays from 5-6am ET on CNN. Check in regularly for news, show updates and a little bit of fun. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
Talk:Neal Fredericks
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Perhaps instead of 'landed', it should say 'crashed'? Landing implies it set down intentionally, which isn't my understanding of the situation. --Syrthiss 14:02, 15 July 2005 (UTC) | WIKI |
Page:A Vindication of Natural Society - Burke (1756).djvu/99
Society shall not be reduced to the lowest and most despicable Condition it affords. In a word, my, the Injustice, Delay, Puerility, false Refinement, and affected Mystery of the Law are such, that many who live under it come to admire and envy the Expedition, Simplicity, and Equality of Arbitrary Judgments. I need insist the less on this Article to your Lordship, as you have frequently lamented the Miseries derived to us from Artificial Law, and your Candor is the more to be admired and applauded in this, as your Lordship's noble House has derived it's Wealth and it's Honours from that Profession.
Before we finish our Examination of Artificial Society, I shall lead your Lordship into a closer Consideration of the Relations which it gives Birth to, and the Benefits, if such they are, which result from these Relations. The most obvious Division of Society is into Rich and Poor; and it is | WIKI |
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BotKube: The Ultimate Tool for Kubernetes Alerts and Notifications
BotKube: The Ultimate Tool for Kubernetes Alerts and Notifications
BotKube is a tool that allows for the integration of alerts and notifications from Kubernetes into messaging platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord and Telegram. BotKube works by monitoring events and logs from Kubernetes resources and forwarding them to the messaging platform of your choice. With BotKube, you can set up alerts and notifications for various events, such as pod creation or deletion, node status changes, and more.
In this blog, we will walk you through the
• Installation of BotKube on Kubernetes
• Use-cases of Botkube with code snippets
• How to monitor your Kubernetes cluster with Botkube
• Debugging critical deployments with Botkube
• Recommendations for standard practices by running checks on – Kubernetes resources with Botkube
Step 1: Create a Bot Account
You need to create a bot account on the messaging platform of your choice to use BotKube. For example, to use BotKube with Slack, you need to create a bot account on Slack. Similarly, for Microsoft Teams, you need to create a bot account on Microsoft Teams.
Step 2: Deploy BotKube to Kubernetes
BotKube can be deployed to Kubernetes using Helm. To deploy BotKube, you can use the following command:
helm repo add botkube https://botkube.com/helm/charts/ helm install botkube botkube/botkube --set config.bot.slack.enabled=true --set config.bot.slack.token=<SLACK_BOT_TOKEN> --set config.bot.slack.channel=<SLACK_CHANNEL_NAME>
Replace the and with your Slack bot token and the name of the Slack channel you want to use for notifications.
Once BotKube is deployed, it will start monitoring Kubernetes resources and forwarding notifications to the messaging platform of your choice.
Step 3. Configuring Botkube to Send Notifications on Slack
Once we have installed Botkube on our Kubernetes cluster, we need to configure it to send notifications on Slack. For this, we need to provide the Slack token and channel name while installing Botkube using the –set flag.
The Slack token can be generated by creating a new bot on Slack and obtaining the token from the bot’s configuration page. The channel name is the name of the Slack channel where we want to send notifications.
Step 4. Setting up Botkube Rules
After installing and configuring Botkube, we need to set up rules to specify the conditions under which notifications should be sent. Botkube rules can be defined using Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
Botkube supports a variety of CRDs, including DeploymentRule, PodRule, NodeRule, EventRule, and NamespaceRule. Each rule can be customized to specify different conditions based on the resource’s metadata or annotations.
For example, to set up a rule that sends a notification when a Pod is in the Pending state for more than 5 minutes, we can create a PodRule with the following definition:
apiVersion: botkube.com/v1alpha1
kind: PodRule
metadata:
name: pending-pod
spec:
match:
phases:
- Pending
for:
minutes: 5
notify:
slack:
message: "Pod {{.Name}} is in Pending state for more than 5 minutes"
This rule matches Pods in the Pending phase for more than 5 minutes and sends a notification to Slack with the specified message.
Similarly, we can set up rules for other resources, such as Deployments, Nodes, Namespaces, and Events, to receive notifications on Slack when specific conditions are met.
Step 5. Debugging critical deployments
Debugging critical deployments is a crucial task for any developer or system administrator. When working with Kubernetes, there may be instances when deployments fail or critical issues arise, which can lead to serious consequences. This is where Botkube can be useful in providing real-time notifications and alerts to help you quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
Here we will explore how to use Botkube to monitor and debug critical deployments. We will be using a real application, a simple Flask web application, to demonstrate how Botkube can be used to detect and respond to deployment failures and other issues.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed:
• A Kubernetes cluster
• Botkube installed and configured on your Kubernetes cluster Slack workspace and bot access token
• Setting up the Flask application
We will be using a simple Flask web application for this demonstration. Create a new directory called flask-app and navigate to it. In this directory, create a file called app.py with the following code:
from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route('/')
def hello_world():
return 'Hello, World!'
if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run(debug=True, host='0.0.0.0')
This creates a simple Flask application that responds with Hello, World! when accessed.
Create a Dockerfile in the same directory with the following code:
FROM python:3.9-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN apk add --no-cache gcc musl-dev linux-headers && \
pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt && \
apk del gcc musl-dev linux-headers
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]
This Dockerfile sets up a lightweight Alpine Linux container with Python 3.9, installs the necessary requirements, and runs the Flask application.
Deploying the Flask application to Kubernetes
Now deploy the Flask application on Kubernetes, we need to create a deployment and a service. Create a file called flask-app.yaml with the following content:
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: flask-app
spec:
replicas: 1
selector:
matchLabels:
app: flask-app
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: flask-app
spec:
containers:
- name: flask-app
image: flask-app:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 5000
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
name: flask-app
spec:
selector:
app: flask-app
ports:
- name: http
port: 80
targetPort: 5000
type: ClusterIP
The above YAML file creates a deployment and a service for our Flask application. The deployment has one replica and uses the Docker image we built in the previous step. The service exposes the Flask application on port 80.
Deploy the Flask application on Kubernetes using the following command:
Step 6. Configure Botkube
BotKube needs to be configured to monitor the Flask application. In this step, we will configure BotKube using a YAML file.
Create a file named botkube-config.yaml in the root directory of the Flask application.
Add the following configuration to the botkube-config.yaml file:
apiVersion: "v1"
kind: Config
notifiers:
- name: slack
slack:
token: <SLACK_BOT_TOKEN>
channel: <SLACK_CHANNEL_NAME>
actions:
- send
receivers:
- name: flask-app
rules:
- resources:
- deployment/flask-app
events:
- create
- update
template: |
Deployment {{.ObjectMeta.Name}} has been {{.Type}}d
notifiers:
- slack
This configuration file defines the Slack notifier and a receiver for the Flask application. The notifier sends messages to a Slack channel, and the receiver specifies the events to be monitored and the actions to be taken when these events occur.
Replace with your Slack bot token and with the name of the Slack channel you want to receive notifications in.
In this configuration, we are monitoring the Flask application’s deployment object for create and update events. Whenever a deployment is created or updated, BotKube will send a message to the Slack channel.
Save the botkube-config.yaml file.
Step 7. Deploy Botkube
In this step, we will deploy BotKube to the Kubernetes cluster.
Create a file named botkube-deployment.yaml in the root directory of the Flask application.
Add the following deployment configuration to the botkube-deployment.yaml file:
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: botkube
spec:
selector:
matchLabels:
app: botkube
replicas: 1
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: botkube
spec:
containers:
- name: botkube
image: infracloudio/botkube:latest
command: ["/bin/sh"]
args: ["-c", "/usr/local/bin/botkube start --config /config/botkube-config.yaml"]
env:
- name: SLACK_BOT_TOKEN
value: <SLACK_BOT_TOKEN>
volumeMounts:
- name: config
mountPath: /config
volumes:
- name: config
configMap:
name: botkube-config
This configuration creates a single replica deployment for BotKube. The container runs the botkube command and loads the botkube-config.yaml file from a ConfigMap. Replace with your Slack bot token.
Create a ConfigMap named botkube-config using the botkube-config.yaml file.
kubectl create configmap botkube-config --from-file=botkube-config.yaml
Deploy the BotKube deployment and verify that BotKube is running
NAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE
botkube-84f784d8d9-6vd94 1/1 Running 0 1m
Step 8. Deploy the Botkube Flask Application
Once the Flask app and the Botkube client are tested and ready, we can deploy the application on a server. There are different ways to deploy a Flask app on a server, but one of the easiest ways is to use Docker.
For this, we need to create a Dockerfile in the root directory of the Flask app. A Dockerfile is a file that contains all the commands that are needed to create a Docker image. A Docker image is a lightweight, stand-alone, and executable package that includes everything needed to run a piece of software, including the code, a runtime, libraries, environment variables, and config files.
Here’s an example of a Dockerfile that we can use for our Flask app:
# Use the official Python image as the base image
FROM python:3.9-slim-buster
# Set the working directory to /app
WORKDIR /app
# Copy the requirements file to the working directory
COPY requirements.txt .
# Install the dependencies
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
# Copy the rest of the application code to the working directory
COPY . .
# Set the environment variables
ENV FLASK_APP=app.py
# Expose port 5000 for the Flask app
EXPOSE 5000
# Start the Flask app
CMD ["flask", "run", "--host=0.0.0.0"]
This Dockerfile starts with the official Python 3.9 slim-buster image and sets the working directory to /app. Then it copies the requirements file to the working directory and installs the dependencies using pip. After that, it copies the rest of the application code to the working directory and sets the environment variable FLASK_APP to app.py. Finally, it exposes port 5000 for the Flask app and starts the app using the flask run command.
To build the Docker image, we need to run the following command in the root directory of the Flask app:
docker build -t botkube-flask-app .
This command builds a Docker image with the tag botkube-flask-app. The . at the end specifies the build context, which is the root directory of the Flask app.
Once the Docker image is built, we can run it using the following command:
docker run -p 5000:5000 botkube-flask-app
This command starts a container from the botkube-flask-app image and maps port 5000 of the container to port 5000 of the host machine. Now we can access the Flask app by navigating to http://localhost:5000/ in a web browser.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Botkube is a powerful and versatile tool for monitoring Kubernetes clusters and applications. With its flexible configuration and integration options, Botkube can be customized to fit a wide range of use cases and environments. By providing real-time notifications, alerts, and logs, Botkube helps ensure the health and stability of your Kubernetes-based applications, as well as the underlying infrastructure.
Botkube’s support for various messaging platforms and channels makes it easy to integrate with existing workflows and tools, and its extensive logging and debugging features help diagnose issues quickly and efficiently. With its open-source nature and active community, Botkube is constantly evolving, with new features and improvements being added regularly.
In nutshell, Botkube is an excellent tool for Kubernetes administrators, DevOps teams, and developers who want to ensure the smooth operation and reliable performance of their Kubernetes-based applications. Whether you’re just getting started with Kubernetes or have been using it for a while, Botkube is definitely worth considering as a valuable addition to your monitoring and management toolbox.
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British travel group Saga's profit rises slightly
April 12, 2018 / 6:29 AM / in 20 minutes British travel group Saga's profit rises slightly Reuters Staff 1 Min Read
April 12 (Reuters) - Saga Plc, an over-50s travel and insurance company, reported a marginal rise in full-year pretax profit after its tour operations were hit by the collapse of Monarch Airlines.
Saga, which offers ocean and river cruises, singles holidays and escorted tours, said underlying pretax profit rose to 190.1 million pounds ($269.5 million) in the year ended January, from 187.4 million pounds a year earlier.
“In a challenging market we have delivered a set of full-year results which is in line with the rebased profit expectations set at the end of 2017,” CEO Lance Batchelor said. ($1 = 0.7053 pounds) (Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru; Editing by Gopakumar Warrier) | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
How to protect your resource hierarchy
Your resources, resource groups, subscriptions, management groups, and tenant collectively make up your resource hierarchy. Settings at the root management group, such as Azure custom roles or Azure Policy policy assignments, can impact every resource in your resource hierarchy. It's important to protect the resource hierarchy from changes that could negatively impact all resources.
Management groups now have hierarchy settings that enable the tenant administrator to control these behaviors. This article covers each of the available hierarchy settings and how to set them.
Azure RBAC permissions for hierarchy settings
Configuring any of the hierarchy settings requires the following two resource provider operations on the root management group:
• Microsoft.Management/managementgroups/settings/write
• Microsoft.Management/managementgroups/settings/read
These operations only allow a user to read and update the hierarchy settings. The operations don't provide any other access to the management group hierarchy or resources in the hierarchy. Both of these operations are available in the Azure built-in role Hierarchy Settings Administrator.
Setting - Default management group
By default, a new subscription added within a tenant is added as a member of the root management group. If policy assignments, Azure role-based access control (Azure RBAC), and other governance constructs are assigned to the root management group, they immediately effect these new subscriptions. For this reason, many organizations don't apply these constructs at the root management group even though that is the desired place to assign them. In other cases, a more restrictive set of controls is desired for new subscriptions, but shouldn't be assigned to all subscriptions. This setting supports both use cases.
By allowing the default management group for new subscriptions to be defined, organization-wide governance constructs can be applied at the root management group, and a separate management group with policy assignments or Azure role assignments more suited to a new subscription can be defined.
Set default management group in portal
To configure this setting in Azure portal, follow these steps:
1. Use the search bar to search for and select 'Management groups'.
2. On the root management group, select details next to the name of the management group.
3. Under Settings, select Hierarchy settings.
4. Select the Change default management group button.
Note
If the Change default management group button is disabled, either the management group being viewed isn't the root management group or your security principal doesn't have the necessary permissions to alter the hierarchy settings.
5. Select a management group from your hierarchy and use the Select button.
Set default management group with REST API
To configure this setting with REST API, the Hierarchy Settings endpoint is called. To do so, use the following REST API URI and body format. Replace {rootMgID} with the ID of your root management group and {defaultGroupID} with the ID of the management group to become the default management group:
• REST API URI
PUT https://management.azure.com/providers/Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/{rootMgID}/settings/default?api-version=2020-02-01
• Request Body
{
"properties": {
"defaultManagementGroup": "/providers/Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/{defaultGroupID}"
}
}
To set the default management group back to the root management group, use the same endpoint and set defaultManagementGroup to a value of /providers/Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/{rootMgID}.
Setting - Require authorization
Any user, by default, can create new management groups within a tenant. Admins of a tenant may wish to only provide these permissions to specific users to maintain consistency and conformity in the management group hierarchy. If enabled, a user requires the Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/write operation on the root management group to create new child management groups.
Set require authorization in portal
To configure this setting in Azure portal, follow these steps:
1. Use the search bar to search for and select 'Management groups'.
2. On the root management group, select details next to the name of the management group.
3. Under Settings, select Hierarchy settings.
4. Toggle the Require permissions for creating new management groups. option to on.
Note
If the Require permissions for creating new management groups. toggle is disabled, either the management group being viewed isn't the root management group or your security principal doesn't have the necessary permissions to alter the hierarchy settings.
Set require authorization with REST API
To configure this setting with REST API, the Hierarchy Settings endpoint is called. To do so, use the following REST API URI and body format. This value is a boolean, so provide either true or false for the value. A value of true enables this method of protecting your management group hierarchy:
• REST API URI
PUT https://management.azure.com/providers/Microsoft.Management/managementGroups/{rootMgID}/settings/default?api-version=2020-02-01
• Request Body
{
"properties": {
"requireAuthorizationForGroupCreation": true
}
}
To turn the setting back off, use the same endpoint and set requireAuthorizationForGroupCreation to a value of false.
Next steps
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Tessellation
set-scale
generate-grid
square-frame
with-grid
tessellate
display-grid
vmirror
hmirror
rotate/ 4
rotate/ 8
rotate/ 16
rotate90
rotate45
7.7
Tessellation
Tessellation is a library for for creating tessellating geometric patterns. Instead of depending on generative algorithms, this library’s approach depends on using a base-grid, then using that grid to define a tessellation pattern. set-scale. xxx. let.
procedure
(set-scale size) void?
size : symbol?
Set the scale to display the images. The size is a flag indicating how big to display. Valid input is 'small, 'medium, 'large, 'x-large.
syntax
(generate-grid curve ...)
curve : curve?
Generates a grid from the input curves. Curves can refer to intersection points of previous curves by referring to their name. You may use to view the current state of the grid to see which points are bound.
Example of creating a simple grid:
(generate-grid (circle 1)
(curve (pt -1 -1) .. (pt 1 1))
(curve (pt -1 1) .. (pt 1 -1))
(curve a .. c))
value
square-frame : (listof shape?)
This is a pre-defined list of the curves of the perimiter of the square contained by the points (-1, -1) and (1, 1). This is also the tesselation bountry. This can be used directly with generate-grid.
syntax
(with-grid grid body ...)
grid : base-grid?
body : any?
Bind the points of grid to variable names so that names can be referred to in body. In total there are 702 available variable names to be bound.
syntax
(tessellate grid width-spec height-spec curves ...)
width-spec =
| (racket positive-integer?)
| range-spec
height-spec =
| positive-integer?
| range-spec
range-spec =
| (start-ct end-ct)
curves : (listof pict?)
procedure
(display-grid grid) pict?
grid : base-grid?
Takes a created grid and generates a pict. This is helpful to use when designing a layout for your design. Each intersection will be displayed as a node with a letter on it. You can use this letter as a pre-defined point inside special forms such as tessellate, with-grid, and generate-grid.
procedure
(vmirror curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
procedure
(hmirror curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
vmirror and hmirror define functions that operate on lists of curves. For each curve passed in in the input list, two curves are returned: the original on a curve reflected across the x axis for vmirror and the y axis for hmirror.
procedure
(rotate/4 curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
procedure
(rotate/8 curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
procedure
(rotate/16 curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
These functions return 4/8/16 curves for every curve passed into curves with each curve rotated 90/45/22.5 degrees around the origin.
procedure
(rotate90 curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
procedure
(rotate45 curves) (listof curve?)
curves : (listof curve?)
Simmilar to the Xmirror and rotate/X functions, these take a list of curves and returns a list of twice the size, with every curve rotated 90/45 degrees clockwise across the origin.
Below is an example of what can be built with this library:
The code to generate this is as follows:
(define g
(generate-grid
(circle 1)
(curve (pt -1 1) .. (pt 1 -1))
(curve (pt -1 -1) .. (pt 1 1))
(curve (pt -1 -1) .. (pt -1 1))
(curve (pt -1 1) .. (pt 1 1))
(curve (pt 1 1) .. (pt 1 -1))
(curve (pt -1 -1) .. (pt 1 -1))
(rotate90 (hmirror (vmirror (curve (med -1 a q) .. q))))
(curve (pt 0 -1) .. (pt 0 1))
(curve (pt -1 0) .. (pt 1 0))))
(with-window (window -1 5 -1 5)
(let ((apricot (make-color* 255 204 178))
(yellow (make-color* 255 244 130))
(cornsilk (make-color* 255 246 220))
(deep-taupe (make-color* 122 98 99))
(brown (make-color* 228 183 71))
(inner-star (with-grid g (curve aq -- am -- v -- ai -- ah -- al -- w -- ag -- aj -- an -- u -- ak -- ap -- ao -- x -- ar -- cycle))))
(draw
(color apricot
(tessellate g 3 3
(fill inner-star)))
(color yellow
(tessellate g (1 1) (1 1)
(fill inner-star)))
(color cornsilk
(tessellate g 3 3
(fill (rotate90 (hmirror (vmirror (curve ab -- a -- ai -- k -- cycle)))))))
(color deep-taupe
(penwidth 20
(tessellate g 3 3
(curve v -- k -- w -- q -- u -- t -- x -- f -- v)
(rotate/4 (curve ab -- aq -- af)))))
(color "white"
(penwidth 3
(tessellate g 3 3
(curve v -- k -- w -- q -- u -- t -- x -- f -- v)
(rotate/4 (curve ab -- aq -- af)))))
(penwidth 6 (color brown
(tessellate g 3 3
inner-star
(vmirror (hmirror (curve h -- v)))))))))
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Why AMD Investors Shouldn't Lose Faith
Advanced Micro Devices ' (NASDAQ: AMD) recent stock run-up came to an end after its shares dropped almost 25% following the release of the company's first-quarter earnings report on May 1. What's surprising is that AMD stock collapsed so spectacularly even though its results were roughly in line with analyst estimates and its second-quarter revenue guidance bested Wall Street expectations. This is an opportunity for savvy investors.
The sell-off seems overdone
Investors were possibly expecting better results and guidance from AMD than it delivered due to the Ryzen CPU launch last quarter and the Vega graphics processing unit (GPU) and the Naples server chip coming in the current quarter. Additionally, a gross margin forecast of 33%, as compared to the first quarter's 34%, raised concerns about the profitability of the company's new products.
However, the sell-off seems overdone, as AMD's performance didn't deviate much from expectations. Of course, it could be that the results and the accompanying guidance weren't exciting enough given the stock's tremendous run over the past year, but the first quarter of the year is a seasonally weak one and the guidance wasn't that disappointing. In fact, the margin guidance was lower because of an accounting change that led to the inclusion of certain manufacturing costs in the cost of goods sold.
Additionally, investors shouldn't overlook the fact that AMD's gross margin in the first quarter jumped 2 percentage points from last year thanks to the launch of the new Ryzen processors. What's more, it will experience 2-percentage-point year-over-year gross margin growth in the current quarter if it hits the guidance.
New products will act as catalysts
Bears argue that AMD shares are priced for perfection. Goldman Sachs analysts, for example, believe that rising operating costs will weigh on its bottom line. But AMD has been ramping up its operating expenses thanks to higher research and development spending in its GPU and server businesses and these expenses should start bearing fruit later this year once its Vega GPUs and Naples server chips hit the market as AMD tries to take the game to NVIDIA and Intel with its latest products. AMD claims that the Naples architecture can perform significantly faster than Intel's top-of-the-line two-socket Xeon chip, thanks to more cores and higher bandwidth memory.
If independent tests corroborate AMD's claims, then Intel will have a tough time defending its near-monopoly in the server market. Demand for high-performance server chips is going to take off, thanks to an increase in cloud workloads.
Meanwhile, rumors indicate that AMD will launch its Vega GPUs before the end of June, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in the space with a product that could match the performance of the latter's latest GTX 1080Ti GPU. More importantly, AMD could try to undercut NVIDIA on pricing in a bid to win more market share.
AMD's earnings could grow rapidly
In my opinion, investors shouldn't hit the sell button. AMD's results weren't that bad, and the company's margins are improving from the prior-year period. In fact, a good number of analysts still believe that AMD's earnings will take off both this year and the next.
For instance, in the past three months, earnings estimates for AMD for fiscal year 2017 have jumped from $0.06 per share to $0.08 per share. Moreover, its earnings are expected to jump to $0.31 per share in fiscal year 2018, up from the $0.28 per share estimate 90 days ago. This isn't surprising, as AMD has substantially improved its business in recent quarters with market-share gains, and it could keep up the momentum once its new products are rolled out.
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Vitamins and Supplements to Boost Your Health
Dietary supplements can help individuals fill in nutritional gaps due to illness, diet, or a variety of other factors. Providing the body with the right amount of nutrients ensures individuals feel healthier and energized. While supplements aren’t a cure-all, additional dietary ingredients in the appropriate amount can be safe for consumption.
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What are dietary supplements?
Dietary supplements are tablets, powders, capsules, or liquids that include one or more dietary ingredient including vitamins, enzymes, minerals, amino acids, and herbs. Herbal supplements are a subcategory of dietary supplements that are made from fungi, plants, or algae. Consumers can find herbal supplements in tea, powder, tablet, or capsule form.
Are supplements for everyone?
Most individuals that eat a well-balanced diet as well as get enough exercise and sleep don’t necessarily need to take dietary supplements. Some children and adults, however, have vitamin deficiencies that necessitate supplements to maintain a healthy diet. In cases of nutritional deficiencies, individuals can consult with a physician before taking any supplements.
Finding out nutritional gaps
A physician or registered dietician can help people discover any nutritional deficiencies through a number of health tests as well as going through medical history and eating habits. Everyone’s nutritional needs will be different depending on:
• Age
• Foods consumed
• Medical conditions
• Potential health concerns in the future
Choosing and taking supplements
Health-conscious consumers should do a comprehensive amount of research on the risks and benefits of any supplements and look for seals of approval from independent organizations. Individuals should also consider the side effects, consumption method, and dosage before taking any supplements.
Popular types of supplements to enhance your diet
There are numerous supplements available making shopping difficult for consumers. Each supplement boasts multiple benefits to the body. Some of the most popular supplements to feel healthier include the following:
• Omega-3 fatty acids contain EPA and DHA to improve brain and heart health
• Vitamin B12 is found in animal products and can support healthy nerve cells, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis.
• Vitamin D is produced in response to sun exposure and supports teeth and bone health as well as other bodily functions.
• Iron, found in red blood cells, can reduce fatigue, improve immune function, boosts hemoglobin, and reduces muscle weakness.
Supplements are one part of the solution
Supplements can only provide so many nutrients to the body. The best way to feel healthier is to eat a well-balanced diet, exercise, and get enough sleep. A balanced diet includes everything from fruits to vegetables to whole grains, albeit, nutritional levels vary on an individual basis. It’s important for individuals to talk with a doctor before starting a supplement regimen.
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The Historical Maps of Alnwick and Alnmouth is only one of the latest in what has been centuries of mapping. Many of the earlier maps were commissioned by the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland, some of which are reproduced below.
Robert Norton – 1620
Isaac Thompson – 1760
Thomas Wilkins – 1773
Claude Joseph Sauthier – 1778
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John Wood 1827
John Wood was born in Yorkshire around 1780-85, and he died in 1847. He trained in North Yorkshire then lived in Edinburgh after he married. He is best known for his detailed plans of Scottish towns, but he produced town plans across England and Wales as well. Apparently his normal practice was to do field-work between late March and September / October, then he would return to Edinburgh to have his drawings engraved over the winter. By 1826 Wood had almost completed his work on Scottish towns, and he mapped Alnwick for a Town Atlas of Northumberland and Durham.
Thomas Bell 1850
From the mid-19th century, the Ordnance Survey maps became more relevant. Click here to find out more about local surveying.
Public health concerns provided the initial rationale for the Ordnance Survey large-scale town plans. The major cholera epidemic of 1832, along with continuing outbreaks of typhus, were strong in people’s minds, along with the growing awareness that cartography had provided the vital links to discovering the causes of these diseases. During the 1840s, the Poor Law Commissioners recommended that the Ordnance Survey should create detailed town plans in conjunction with their mapping of counties, for encouraging local authorities to make sanitary improvements. Following the Public Health Act of 1848, Local Boards of Health were formed in urban areas, and were given powers to ensure clean water supplies to their districts, as well as control sewers, clean the streets, and regulate slaughterhouses. | FINEWEB-EDU |
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I believe the subject fails WP:GNG as there's just not enough significant in depth coverage - out of 8 refs currently presented 2 are barely acceptable as they are from Forbes contributors, 1 (no7) doesn't mention the subject at all, 2 are about selling virtual vine (not about the subject himself), 2 about his partnerships. I have found this, but the source looks questionable to me. Generally there's more info about the vineyard rather than the person. Less Unless (talk) 21:26, 9 November 2021 (UTC) Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus. Relisting comment: Noting the author's comment on the talk page. Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, ✗ plicit 23:46, 16 November 2021 (UTC)
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Intermittent fasting has gained popularity in recent years due to its health benefits. It is an eating pattern that involves alternating cycles of fasting and eating. There are different types of intermittent fasting, but the most common one involves restricting food intake for a specific period, usually 16-24 hours.
When I first experimented with intermittent fasting, I tried a 16:8 window. What that means is that I eat during an 8 hour window (10am to 6pm) and I fast, or abstain from eating for 16 hours (6pm- 10am).
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
One of the key benefits of intermittent fasting is weight loss. When you fast, your body uses stored fat as an energy source, leading to a reduction in body fat. Intermittent fasting may also help improve insulin sensitivity, lower inflammation, and improve brain function. Here are some of the potential benefits of intermittent fasting:
1. Improved weight loss: Intermittent fasting can help reduce calorie intake and boost metabolism, which may lead to weight loss.
2. Reduced inflammation: Intermittent fasting can lower inflammation levels in the body, which may be linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease or diabetes.
3. Improved brain function: Some studies suggest that intermittent fasting can improve brain function and protect against age-related cognitive decline.
4. Lowered risk of certain diseases: Intermittent fasting has been linked to reduced risk of certain diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.
5. Increased longevity: Studies show that intermittent fasting may extend lifespan by activating certain genes associated with longevity.
It is important to note that some intermittent fasting windows are not suitable for everyone, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with certain medical conditions, and those with a history of disordered eating. It is always best to consult with your trusted healthcare provider before starting any new diet or eating pattern.
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Biogen Inks Deal with InnoCare on Orelabrutinib
Biogen (BIIB) recently inked a license and partnership agreement with InnoCare Pharma Limited. Biogen will gain exclusive rights to Orelabrutinib for the worldwide treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) and few other autoimmune diseases outside of China (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). InnoCare will keep its exclusive rights to use Orelabrutinib to treat cancer and other autoimmune diseases in China.
Orelabrutinib is a small molecule Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) that is administered orally to patients of MS, cancer, and certain other autoimmune diseases as a potential treatment. Its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier makes it an excellent candidate for MS treatment. Notably, study is still underway on Orelabrutinib in a multi-country, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial in relapsing-remitting MS.
Per the agreement, InnoCare will receive $125 million as an upfront payment. Apart from this, as the collaboration progresses, InnoCare might also get paid up to $812.5 million upon achieving potential development milestones and in potential commercial payments. Furthermore, InnoCare is eligible to receive tiered royalties of 13%-19% on expected net sales of any product as a result of the collaboration.
Biogen’s three-decade-long extensive research on MS has led to a portfolio of effective MS products. (See Biogen stock chart on TipRanks)
Alfred Sandrock, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., Head of Research and Development at Biogen, said, “Given the complex and chronic nature of MS, we believe the unique characteristics of Orelabrutinib, combining high selectivity and CNS penetrance, may translate to potential clinical advantages relative to other BTKi programs.”
Moreover, Jasmine Cui, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, InnoCare, said, “Biogen is a recognized leader in neuroscience and we believe this transaction will help advance the development of Orelabrutinib in MS."
On July 9, FDA commissioner Janet Woodcock confirmed her request for an OIG (Office of Inspector General) investigation into the possible under-the-table interactions between FDA and Biogen regarding the review process of its controversial Alzheimer's drug, Aducanumab (marketed as Aduhelm). Following this, Stifel Nicolaus analyst Paul Matteis reiterated a Buy rating on Biogen, with a price target of $443, implying a 26.9% upside potential to current levels.
Matteis said the “headline looks awful," referring to Dr. Woodcock's letter to the OIG. The analyst believes that Dr. Woodcock's letter seems to be a move to remove pressure from the FDA. He further said that despite working up Biogen’s shareholders, Dr. Woodcock's investigation request is not expected to materially impact Aducanumab's marketing authorization.
Matteis also believes that as Biogen ramps the launch of Aduhelm, the fundamentals of the company will drive its shares, and shareholders will move out of theoretical fears.
Consensus among analysts is a Moderate Buy based on 15 Buys and 11 Holds. The average Biogen price target of $430.41 implies 23.3% upside potential to current levels.
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Woodward narrows FY25 adjusted EPS view to $5.95-$6.25 from $5.85-$6.25
Consensus $6.18. Narrows FY25 revenue view to $3.38B-$3.5B from $3.3B-$2.5B, consensus $3.4B. Sees FY25 capital expenditures $115M. Sees FY25 free cash flow $350M-$400M. The company said, “Woodward (WWD) is raising the low end of its sales and Adjusted EPS guidance while reaffirming the other elements of its full-year outlook. This updated guidance reflects strong year-to-date performance and the expected impact of announced tariffs. The Company’s revised guidance does not incorporate potential effects from further escalation of announced tariff levels, significant changes in customer demand, or recession in the U.S. or globally.”
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These products claim to contain aloe vera — they don’t
Skin gels said to contain aloe vera at Walmart, Target, and CVS were found to have no evidence of the plant, according to a Bloomberg News investigation. The store-brand products were tested in a lab for aloe’s chemical markers; the chemicals were absent, indicating that no actual aloe plant is in the skin gels. Aloe vera is a plant that’s been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Today, aloe is used in products purporting to treat skin burns and cold sores, as well as constipation, although there’s no conclusive evidence aloe vera helps for most of these things. (There’s some evidence it’s a laxative!) The US market for products that say they contain aloe accounts for $146 million, an 11 percent increase in the past year, Bloomberg News reports. The US Food and Drug Administration, however, doesn’t approve cosmetic products before they’re sold, so the agency doesn’t check whether claims on packaging are accurate. The aloe gel samples analyzed by Bloomberg News all listed aloe leaf juice as their main ingredient, or the main one after water. However, when they were tested for the plant’s three chemical markers — acemannan, malic acid, and glucose — the products were found to have no evidence of aloe. None of the samples contained lactic acid, either, which would indicate degraded aloe vera. Instead, they contained maltodextrin, a sugar used as a food additive that is sometimes used to imitate aloe and is much cheaper. (Bloomberg News also analyzed an aloe gel from Walgreens; it contained one aloe marker, meaning that the plant’s presence can’t be confirmed or ruled out.) Several law firms have filed lawsuits against Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens, after separate tests also found that no aloe is present in the retailers’ store-brand gels. “No reasonable person would have purchased or used the products if they knew the products did not contain any aloe vera,’’ attorneys wrote in a complaint filed in September, according to Bloomberg News. Target declined to comment, while Walmart Stores Inc., CVS Health Corp., and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. all told the news organization that their suppliers had told them their products were authentic. The products Bloomberg tested are Walmart’s Equate Aloe After Sun Gel with pure aloe vera; Target’s Up & Up Aloe Vera Gel with pure aloe vera; CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel; and Walgreens Alcohol Free Aloe Vera Body Gel. | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
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374 A T K I N S. of fir George Clerk, ot Waltord in Northamptonfhire, and afterwards t-. Anne, tlauehter of fir Thomas Dacres. He hunt him an only fon, fir Robert Atkin?, author of the ncy's " Hiftory of Glocefterfhire." He was born in 1646, and 1 '<' :ucated wr.h great care under the eye of his father. He Kcame vt-* ea !v a great lover of the laws and hiiiory of his country, and was cholen to reprefent his county in parliament, as of'cn as he would accept that honour. Dr. Parfons, chan- cellor of the diocefe of Gloceltcr, had been at great pains tQ collect materials for the " Hiltory of the county of Glo- tion of his dv.fj-.ii], A" Rooert Atkins executed Dr. Parfons's plan in return tor the great affection {hewn by the inhabit- ants of this county for himfelf and his family. The follow- ing p-Jiacre in this wo:k, occafioned by his mentioning the jr of Glocefter in 1643, {hews that he differed greatly from his father in his political principles : "The unfortunate ' fiege of this city gave a Hand to the king's victorious 4t army ; whieh being railed as has been related, it turned " bcftof men, are not iecured from the violence of the wicked. " Chriftinn w rid, had it been as profperous as it is deferv- " in.'. King James I. was the moft learned king; king " Charles J. was ihe molt religiuus king; king Charles II. 4. " A Defence concerning the He- writren a treatife againft the exorbi- .1 [urifdiftioj) in ihe Realm tant power of the court of chancery.'' " o; ' (See Wood's Fafti Oxon. vol. ii. p. ice of the Inc Lord 155-) ' RufleTs Jnnocency, by way of con- The authors of the Biopr. Britan. ' filiation of a libellous Pamphlet, in- remark, that whoever inclines to be l< litulcd, ( An Antidote aeainftPoifon ; thoroughly informed of the true con- tw.. Letters of the Author of ftituticn of his country, of the grounds ' ^, upon the Subject of his and reafons of the Revolution, and of ' L i.'ifc-p'i Tral." The firrt and the danger nf Tuffering prerogative to fhiti ot thcfe letters we have given joltle law, cannot read a better or a plainer book than thofe trails of fir 6. " The Lord Rufl'cl's Inn cenry R. AtkinF. His ftyle is ftrong, but ' iui'. ^y wayof Reply to not fiiiT; there is a mixture of wit, " an Anfvvir, in. iinled, ' The Ma^ift- but of fuch wit as is proper to the fub- and Government of LV.gl.nid iedl ; it comes in pertinently, and ' vir. iicjtcd." It rves to enlighten, not to amul'e or to f Birnn Atkins's mifltrad, the reader; whatever he fays peech to Sir William Alhurfr, Lord is 1'upported by authorities, and there ' r the Ci'y or' London, is fuch a vifible candour in all his dif- a 1 ilii- r.ir.'- (.' hi' !-t:n'.; Kv.nn in ronrit', that if a man does not relift Court ofl -chei] er.'' his arguments, he mull: at leaft admire - '.lacls, he is uid to have ths manner in which they are offered. " was
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Don Earle
Donald Earle Clement (March 29, 1929 – December 12, 1993) was an American ice hockey announcer for the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League.
Earle was born Donald Earle Clement in Somerville, Massachusetts. He graduated from Dedham High School in Dedham, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1949 to 1951 and was a journalist. He graduated from Grahm Junior College in 1954. He began his broadcasting career with WBET in Brockton, Massachusetts and later worked for another Brockton station - WOKW. He then moved to WKOX in Framingham, Massachusetts, where he called high school hockey games.
In 1967, Earle was chosen from relative obscurity to become WSBK-TV's announcer for Boston Bruins games. He called Bruins games during one of the club's most successful periods, which included winning the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals. Due to the team's success and the high number of games aired on WSBK, Earle became a high-profile sportscaster in Boston, however, according to Jack Craig of The Boston Globe, he was also the most criticized. In 1971, Earle was loudly booed by Bruins fans while presenting Channel 38's 7th Player Award. He was let go by WSBK-TV at the end of the season. From 1971 to 1977, Earle served as a second play by play announcer/analyst with the Philadelphia Flyers on WTAF alongside Gene Hart.
After his dismissal from the Flyers, Earle worked as a freelance sportscaster, calling games for the Colorado Rockies and the North American Soccer League. He returned to Massachusetts in 1981. From 1982 to 1985, he was a sports anchor for WGGB-TV in Springfield, Massachusetts. Earle spent his later years in Westfield, Massachusetts. He died on December 12, 1993. | WIKI |
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Can Muhammad bin Salman’s gamble work? - Waiting for the backlash
MUHAMMAD BIN SALMAN has accumulated power like no other Saudi royal. He has taken control of the economy, the armed forces, the national guard and the intelligence services. Yet, in the process, the crown prince has undermined all the pillars of the Saudi state. He has antagonised Al Saud princes by taking their fiefs. He has broken with Wahhabi clerics by denying them the power to enforce public morality. He has upset businessmen by raising their costs and forcing some of them to hand over part of their wealth. And he is undoing parts of the rentier system that served to buy the loyalty of the people. Perhaps the crown prince is moving so fast on social reform to keep his opponents off-balance. But it makes for erratic government: austerity measures are imposed and then removed; appointments are made and unmade. A backlash would surprise nobody. Rumours of coups may be false, but say much about the mood. Many remember the assassination of King Faisal in 1975 in a family dispute that was ultimately about the introduction of television. The current silence of clerics leads some officials to think that the worst danger is past. Others feel unnerved. “I support the change, but I am afraid of the speed of change,” says one ex-official, “The religious people are quiet for now. Will they continue to be quiet, or will they react violently?” Upgrade your inbox and get our Daily Dispatch and Editor's Picks. A Saudi businessman says royal rulers, in their volte-face on puritanism, “have been exposed as hypocrites”. He thinks social liberalisation “will cause debates in every family”; the anti-corruption measures were arbitrary; and despite talk of promoting the private sector, Saudi Arabia remains “a family business”. Right now the crown prince acts with the authority of the king and controls the coercive powers of state. Beyond that, he casts himself as the champion of women and the young against the corrupt old elites. But in the absence of political parties, or real consultation, it will be hard for him to turn popularity into a political force. And popularity may prove fickle. “He has many enemies. If they see he is weak they will pounce on him,” says one Gulf minister. His advice to the West? “Support Saudi Arabia. Support Saudi Arabia. Support Saudi Arabia.” The crown prince has created an unexpected opportunity to change the discourse about Islam, he says. “If it can be more moderate then we will all reap the benefits.” Some diplomats think King Salman, now 82, will step down to ensure that his son ascends the throne. In many ways, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are grappling with an old question: why has Arab civilisation fallen into such an abject state? Arabs give one of two contradictory answers: “because we have strayed from the path of our righteous forebears” or “because we have failed to embrace Western modernity”. For decades Saudi leaders embraced the first answer, imposing religiosity in an attempt to recapture ancient Islamic glories. The bounty of oil made the model appear workable; Saudis could have both the good life and piety (those who disliked religiosity could always go abroad). But oil rents alone are no longer enough. And the notion that Islam can provide all the answers has hit a dead end, whether in the form of strict but obedient Saudi salafism, the political Islam of the Muslim Brotherhood or the murderous jihadism of al-Qaeda and Islamic State. Successive Saudi leaders might have looked out of their palaces and marvelled at how far their country has come. The young crown prince instead appears to notice how far it has been left behind: the Israelis are richer and know how to fight; the Emiratis live better and have more fun; the perfidious Iranian riyal seems to buy more friends than the Saudi one; and the West is less of a guardian than it used to be. “What has Saudi Arabia contributed to the world?” asks the Saudi businessman. “Mecca and Medina? They were made by God. We have not contributed one thing. If the oil goes, we will not even have water.” So Muhammad bin Salman is pursuing a form of modernisation, albeit of a strange, upside-down sort. Diversification and liberalisation are directed from the royal palace; even simple entertainment requires central planning and a “giga-project”. And more social freedom is accompanied by greater political repression. “Muhammad bin Salman is doing many of the things I have been fighting for: empowering women, fighting radicalism and purging corruption,” says Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi columnist exiled in America. “That’s great news. But why intimidate people? Why arrest people? This is the model of Arab dictators like Gamal Abdel Nasser.” The crown prince is thus repeating one tragedy of the Arab world—liberalisation by illiberal means. In doing so he may be heeding Niccolò Machiavelli’s advice that it is better for a prince to be feared than loved. But there is an all-important rider to the dictum: “A prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that, if he does not win love, he avoids hatred.” | NEWS-MULTISOURCE |
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I have a PC with an access 2003 on it.
The PC is inside a container. A scanner is built into a wall outside. The connection is via USB. The Access program manages the outgoing and incomming from items with an electronic barcode.
During the day, can hire articles in the container. At night when the container is closed the workers can bring back the articles via the scanner in the wall. Everything works fine. But now I have a problem. I need to print a ticket from what is returned via the wall-scanner via a ticket printer.
Is it possible to send an electrical signal via a button to the PC?
And how can I if it is possible to activate this printbotton in access?
I'm completely stuck on this problem.
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Dear,
You have several way to do this.
I would suggest to use a Arduino board to receive the "button pressed" information to the computer and then process it.
or you could use if there's a LPT port in the computer to get the information that the button is pressed too.
You will need to do a software that wait that the button is pressed and then do the action on MS Access
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I'm not sure when you need to print the ticket. I presume somebody brings the item back, scans its barcode and it is registered. Why not use exactly that event to print a ticket ? The only drawback is the fact that n items would produce n tickets.
A way to circumvent that would be to just chain some kind of keycard to the wall (simple barcode label, laminated with plastic, a hole on the edge and a chain on it). It has a "magic" barcode, that is used to trigger the ticket creation.
That way you don't need and extra hardware, nor is an extra watching process or thread needed. Just add something to the barcode processing code to react on the magic card.
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Gary Wright
Gary Malcolm Wright (April 26, 1943 – September 4, 2023) was an American musician and composer best known for his 1976 hit songs "Dream Weaver" and "Love Is Alive". Wright's breakthrough album, The Dream Weaver (1975), came after he had spent seven years in London as, alternately, a member of the British blues rock band Spooky Tooth and a solo artist on A&M Records. While in England, he played keyboards on former Beatle George Harrison's triple album All Things Must Pass (1970), so beginning a friendship that inspired the Indian religious themes and spirituality inherent in Wright's subsequent songwriting. His work from the late 1980s onwards embraced world music and the new age genre, although none of his post-1976 releases matched the same level of popularity as The Dream Weaver.
A former child actor, Wright performed on Broadway in the hit musical Fanny before studying medicine and then psychology in New York and Berlin. After meeting Chris Blackwell of Island Records in Europe, Wright moved to London, where he helped establish Spooky Tooth as a popular live act. He also served as the band's principal songwriter on their recordings – among them, the well-regarded albums Spooky Two (1969) and You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw (1973). His solo album Footprint (1971), recorded with contributions from Harrison, coincided with the formation of Wright's short-lived band Wonderwheel, which included guitarist Mick Jones, later known for his work with Foreigner. Also, during the early 1970s, Wright played on notable recordings by B.B. King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, and Ronnie Spector, while his musical association with Harrison endured until shortly before the latter's death in 2001.
Wright turned to film soundtrack work in the early 1980s, including re-recording his most popular song, "Dream Weaver", for the 1992 comedy Wayne's World. Following Spooky Tooth's reunion tour in 2004, Wright performed live frequently, either as a member of Starr's All-Starr Band, with his own live band, or on subsequent Spooky Tooth reunions. Wright's most recent solo albums, including Waiting to Catch the Light (2008) and Connected (2010), have all been issued on his Larklio record label. In 2014, Jeremy P. Tarcher published Wright's autobiography, Dream Weaver: Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison.
Early life
Gary Wright was born and raised in Cresskill, New Jersey. A child actor, he made his TV debut at the age of seven, on the show Captain Video and His Video Rangers, filmed in New York City. He appeared in TV and radio commercials before being offered a part in the 1954 Broadway production of the musical Fanny. Wright played the role of Cesario, the son of Fanny, who was played by future Brady Bunch matriarch Florence Henderson. He spent two years with the production, during which he performed with Henderson on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Having studied piano and organ, Wright led various local rock bands while attending Tenafly High School in Tenafly, New Jersey. In 1959, he made his first commercial recording, with Billy Markle at NBC Radio's New York studios. Credited to Gary & Billy, the single "Working After School" was released on 20th Century Fox Records in 1960.
Seeing music as "too unstable" a career choice, as he later put it, Wright studied to become a doctor at the College of William & Mary in Virginia and New York University before attending Downstate Medical College for a year, all the while continuing to perform with local bands. Having specialized in psychology in New York, he then went to West Germany in 1966 to complete his studies at the Free University of Berlin. Within a year, he decided to not continue his schooling.
1967–1970: With Spooky Tooth
Wright described his initial musical influences as "early R&B" – namely, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Bobby Bland – along with rock 'n' roll artists Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, and the Beatles. While in Europe in 1967, Wright abandoned his plans to become a doctor and instead toured locally with a band he had formed, the New York Times. When the latter supported the English group Traffic – at Oslo in Norway, according to Wright – he met Island Records founder Chris Blackwell. Wright recalled that he and Blackwell had a mutual friend in Jimmy Miller, the New York-born producer of Island acts such as the Spencer Davis Group and Traffic.
Blackwell invited Wright to London, where he joined English singer and pianist Mike Harrison and drummer Mike Kellie in their band Art (formerly the VIPs). The group soon changed its name to Spooky Tooth, with Wright as joint lead vocalist and Hammond organ player. While noting the band's lack of significant commercial success over its career, The New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll describes Spooky Tooth as "a bastion of Britain's hard-rock scene".
Spooky Tooth's first album was It's All About, released on Island in June 1968. Produced by Miller, it contained the Wright-composed "Sunshine Help Me" and six songs he co-wrote with either Miller, Harrison or Luther Grosvenor, the band's guitarist. Spooky Two, often considered the band's best work, followed in March 1969, with Miller again producing. Wright composed or co-composed seven of the album's eight songs, including "That Was Only Yesterday" and "Better By You, Better Than Me". Spooky Two sold well in America but, like It's All About, it failed to place on the UK's top 40 albums chart.
The third Spooky Tooth album was Ceremony, a Wright-instigated collaboration with French electronic music pioneer Pierre Henry, released in December 1969. Songwriting for all the tracks was credited to Henry and Wright, after the latter had passed the band's recordings on to Henry for what The New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia terms "processed musique concrète overdubs".
Although Wright had traditionally provided an experimental influence within Spooky Tooth, he regretted the change of musical direction, saying in a 1973 interview: "We should have really taken off after Spooky Two but we got into the absurd situation of letting Pierre Henry make the Ceremony album. Then he took it back to France and remixed it." With bass player Greg Ridley having already left the band in 1969 to join Humble Pie, Wright departed in January 1970 to pursue a solo career.
Extraction
After signing with A&M Records, Wright recorded Extraction (1970) in London with musicians including Kellie, guitarist Hugh McCracken, bassist Klaus Voormann and drummer Alan White. Wright co-produced the album with Andy Johns, who had been the recording engineer on Spooky Two and Ceremony. The album included "Get on the Right Road", which was issued as a single, and "The Wrong Time", co-written by Wright and McCracken.
George Harrison's All Things Must Pass
Through Voormann, Wright was invited to play piano on former Beatle George Harrison's 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. Among what author Nicholas Schaffner later described as "a rock orchestra of almost symphonic proportions, whose credits read like a Who's Who of the music scene", Wright was one of the album's principal keyboard players, together with former Delaney & Bonnie organist Bobby Whitlock. During the sessions, Wright and Harrison established a long-lasting friendship, based on music and their shared interest in Indian religion. In a 2009 interview with vintagerock.com, Wright described Harrison as "my spiritual mentor"; author Robert Rodriguez writes of Wright's "unique" place among musicians with whom Harrison collaborated at this time, in that Wright wasn't an established star, a friend from the years before Harrison achieved fame as a Beatle, or a "studio pro".
Wright played on all of Harrison's subsequent solo albums during the 1970s, as well as on other releases that the ex-Beatle produced for Apple Records. These included two hit singles by Harrison's former bandmate Ringo Starr over 1971–72, "It Don't Come Easy" and "Back Off Boogaloo", and a 1971 comeback single by ex-Ronette Ronnie Spector, "Try Some, Buy Some".
Footprint
To promote Extraction, Wright formed the band Wonderwheel in April 1971, with a lineup comprising guitarist Jerry Donahue – soon replaced by Mick Jones – Archie Legget (bass) and Bryson Graham (drums). Donahue was among the many musicians on Wright's second album, Footprint (1971), along with George Harrison and All Things Must Pass contributors such as Voormann, White, Jim Gordon, Bobby Keys and John Barham. Produced by Wright, the album included "Stand for Our Rights", a call for social unity, song which was originally written for Johnny Hallyday under the name “Flagrant Délit” and was partly inspired by the Vietnam War, "Two Faced Man" and "Love to Survive". In November 1971, Wright and Wonderwheel performed "Two Faced Man" on The Dick Cavett Show in New York, with Harrison accompanying on slide guitar. Wright expressed gratitude for Harrison's support during this stage of his career, citing the ex-Beatle's uncredited production on Footprint and his arranging the Dick Cavett Show appearance. Despite this exposure, like Extraction, the album failed to chart.
Among other recordings over this period, Wright played piano on Harry Nilsson's 1972 hit "Without You" and accompanied B.B. King, Starr, Gordon, Voormann and others on B.B. King in London (1971), which included Wright's composition "Wet Hayshark". He later participated in London sessions by Jerry Lee Lewis, issued as the double album The Session (1973). Wright also produced an eponymous album by folk rock band Howl the Good, released on the Rare Earth label.
Ring of Changes
In 1972, Wright moved to Devon with Wonderwheel to work on songs for a new album, titled Ring of Changes. With Tom Duffey having replaced Leggett on bass, the band recorded the songs at Olympic and Apple studios in London. After issuing "I Know" as an advance single, A&M chose to cancel the album. Wright also wrote the soundtrack for a film by former Olympic skier Willy Bogner, Benjamin (1972), from which the German label Ariola Records released "Goodbye Sunday" as a single that year. The full soundtrack album, recorded with Jones, Leggett and Graham, was issued by Ariola in 1974.
In September 1972, Wright decided to disband Wonderwheel and re-form Spooky Tooth. Shortly before doing so, he participated in sessions for Harrison's Living in the Material World (1973), an album that Wright describes as "a beautiful masterpiece" and his favorite Harrison album. Talking to Chris Salewicz of Let It Rock in early 1973, Wright explained his decision to abandon his solo career: "I think my main talent is getting the music together and arranging it. I'm not a showman and so I couldn't be a Cat Stevens out front with just backing musicians, which I was expected to be with Wonderwheel." In his autobiography, however, Wright says that it was his disappointment at A&M's rejection of Ring of Changes that led him to contact Blackwell about re-forming Spooky Tooth.
1972–1974: Re-forms Spooky Tooth
The only members from the original lineup, Wright and Mike Harrison relaunched Spooky Tooth with Jones and Graham from Wonderwheel, and Chris Stewart, formerly the bassist with English singer Terry Reid. Salewicz visited the band while they were recording at Island Studios and remarked of Wright's role in the group, "it is clear who is the leader of this brand of Spooky Tooth, and, I suspect, of the original, too"; Salewicz described Wright as "urbane, loquacious with the remnants of a New Jersey accent, and a touch of Dudley Moore about the face".
On their new album, You Broke My Heart So I Busted Your Jaw (1973), Wright composed six of the eight tracks, including "Cotton Growing Man", "Wildfire" and "Self Seeking Man", and co-wrote the remaining two. With the group's standing having been elevated since 1970 – a situation that music journalist Steven Rosen likened at the time to the Yardbirds, the Move and other 1960s bands after their break-up – Spooky Tooth toured extensively to promote the album. Rolling Stone reviewer Jon Tiven praised Wright's songwriting on You Broke My Heart, adding: "there is tremendous consistency to these originals ... and 'Wildfire' is ample proof that Gary could have written for the Temptations if he really wanted to."
The band released a follow-up, Witness, in November 1973, by which point Graham had departed, with Mike Kellie returning on drums. By February 1974, Stewart and Harrison had also left. In January that year, Wright accompanied George Harrison to India, where they journeyed to Varanasi (Benares), the Hindu spiritual capital of India, and home to Harrison's friend Ravi Shankar. The visit would influence the spiritual quality of Wright's lyrics when he returned to his solo career.
In England, he and Harrison worked together on The Place I Love (1974), the debut album by English duo Splinter. In addition to playing keyboards, Wright served as what author Simon Leng terms "a sounding board and musical amanuensis" on the project, which was the first album released on Harrison's Dark Horse record label. Wright regrouped with Spooky Tooth for a final album, The Mirror (1974), with Mike Patto as their new vocalist. Following further personnel changes, The Mirror was issued by Goodear Records in the UK in October 1974, a month after Wright had disbanded the group.
The Dream Weaver
After Spooky Tooth's break-up, Wright returned to New Jersey and began compiling songs for his third solo album. Under the guidance of new manager Dee Anthony, he chose to sign with Warner Bros. Records, mainly because the company had no keyboard virtuosos among its other acts. Wright says that it was while routining his songs with all his stage equipment set up – Hammond organ, Hohner Clavinet, Fender Rhodes electric piano, Minimoog and ARP String Ensemble – together with a drum machine, that he decided to record the album "all on keyboards", without guitars. He acknowledges that artists such as Stevie Wonder had similarly released keyboard-dominated music, but "[Wonder] used brass and he used other things as well". On Wright's debut album for Warner Bros., The Dream Weaver (1975), he, David Foster and Bobby Lyle played a variety of keyboard instruments, supported only by drummers Jim Keltner and Andy Newmark, apart from a guitar part on the track "Power of Love" by Ronnie Montrose. Jason Ankeny of AllMusic describes The Dream Weaver as "one of the first [rock albums] created solely via synthesizer technology".
The album was issued in July 1975 and enjoyed minimal success in America until the release of its second single, "Dream Weaver", in November. The song, which Wright had written on acoustic guitar after his visit to India with Harrison, went on to peak at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Cash Box singles chart. Becoming Wright's biggest hit, "Dream Weaver" sold over 1 million copies in the US and was awarded a Gold disc by the RIAA in March 1976. The album climbed to number 7 on the Billboard 200 and was certified double Platinum. "Love Is Alive", originally the album's lead single, then hit number 2 on the Hot 100, and "Made to Love You" peaked at number 79. Although neither The Dream Weaver nor its singles charted in the UK, the album was a big seller in West Germany, where, Wright says, Spooky Tooth had been "the number one band" during 1969.
Following the album's release, Wright toured extensively with a band comprising three keyboard players and a drummer. His elder sister Lorna, also a professional singer, joined the tour band as his backing vocalist. Subsidized by synthesizer manufacturers Moog and Oberheim, Wright became one of the first musicians to perform with a portable keyboard, in the style of Edgar Winter. Shawn Perry of vintagerock.com credits Wright with being "as responsible for the emergence of the synthesizer as a mainstream instrument as Keith Emerson and ... Rick Wakeman", while Robert Rodriguez describes Wright as a pioneer in both "the integration of synthesizers into analog recordings" and the use of the keyboard–guitar hybrid known as the keytar.
Among his live performances in 1976, Wright shared the bill with Yes and Peter Frampton at the US Bicentennial concert held at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, playing to a crowd estimated at 120,000. Wright then supported Frampton on a European tour, by which time a fourth keyboard player had been added to the band. Amid this success, A&M issued That Was Only Yesterday (1976) – a compilation containing tracks from Wright's albums for the label and selections by Spooky Tooth – which charted at number 172 in America.
The Light of Smiles
Wright started recording his follow-up to The Dream Weaver in summer 1976, before which Chris Charlesworth of Melody Maker reported that it would be "a logical development" of its predecessor and "again based entirely around what he can do with various types of keyboards". Titled The Light of Smiles (1977), the album included "I Am the Sky", for which Wright gave a songwriting credit to the late Indian guru and Kriya Yoga teacher, Paramahansa Yogananda. The latter's poem "The Light of Smiles", taken from his book Metaphysical Meditations, appeared on the inner sleeve to Wright's new album. Wright had acknowledged the guru as his inspiration for the title of The Dream Weaver, and he later said of Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi: "It's a fantastic book and you won't want to put it down when you start reading it. Even, not from a spiritual point of view, but as a piece of literature, it's a total classic ..."
Produced again by Wright, The Light of Smiles featured Wright, Foster, Peter Relich and others on a range of keyboard instruments, including Moog, Oberheim and ARP synthesizers, and drumming contributions from Art Wood and Keltner. Issued by Warner Bros. in January 1977, neither the album nor its lead single, "Phantom Writer", matched the popularity of Wright's earlier releases for the label. On the US Billboard charts, The Light of Smiles climbed to number 23, while "Phantom Writer" peaked at number 43.
Touch and Gone, Headin' Home and The Right Place
Wright continued to record albums for Warner Bros. until 1981, with only limited commercial success. Released in late 1977, Touch and Gone charted at number 117 in America, with its title track reaching number 73. Headin' Home, which AllMusic's Joe Viglione describes as "an album seemingly driven by a serious relationship in crisis", peaked at number 147 in 1979. In between these two albums, Wright played on "If You Believe", a song he had co-written with Harrison in England on New Year's Day 1978, which appeared on Harrison's eponymous 1979 album.
Wright's last chart success in America was in 1981, when his album The Right Place, co-produced with Dean Parks, climbed to number 79. The single "Really Wanna Know You", which Wright co-wrote with Scottish singer Ali Thomson, peaked at number 16 that year. A second single from the album, "Heartbeat", appeared on Billboard's Bubbling Under listings, at number 107.
1982–2000: Film soundtracks and world music
Wright's subsequent releases focused on film soundtracks and forays into world music. After writing the score for Alan Rudolph's 1982 thriller Endangered Species, he supplied the soundtrack to another skiing-themed movie by Willy Bogner, Fire and Ice (1986), which hit number 1 on the German albums chart. Wright also contributed the song "Hold on to Your Vision" to the soundtrack of Cobra, a 1986 action movie starring Sylvester Stallone as well as a pop rock song "Am I the One" for the 1987 surf movie, North Shore.
Among notable cover versions of Wright's songs during this period, Chaka Khan recorded "Love Is Alive" (retitled "My Love Is Alive") for her 1984 album I Feel for You, which became an RIAA-certified million-seller. A cover of his Spooky Tooth composition "Better By You, Better Than Me", by English heavy metal band Judas Priest, was at the center of a 1990 court case regarding subliminal messages in song lyrics, after two Nevadan teenagers had enacted a suicide pact five years before. From 1989 through to the late 1990s, samples of Wright's "Dream Weaver", "Love Is Alive" and "Can't Find the Judge" variously featured in songs by popular rap and hip-hop artists Tone Lōc, Dream Warriors, 3rd Bass and Mýa.
Wright himself re-recorded "Dream Weaver" for the 1992 comedy Wayne's World, the soundtrack album for which topped the US charts. The song has since appeared in the films The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) and Toy Story 3 (2010). He later provided "We Can Fly" for another Bogner film, Ski to the Max, released in IMAX cinemas in October 2000.
Who I Am, First Signs of Life and Human Love
In 1988, Wright released Who I Am on A&M-distributed Cypress Records. Among the album's contributors were Western musicians such as Harrison, White and Keltner, a group of South Indian percussionists, and Indian classical violinists L. Subramaniam and L. Shankar. The previous year, Wright had contributed to Harrison's album Cloud Nine (1987), for which he co-wrote "That's What It Takes" with Harrison and Jeff Lynne, and played keyboards on songs such as "When We Was Fab". One of the tracks from Who I Am, "Blind Alley", was used in the 1988 horror film Spellbinder.
Wright's next solo album was First Signs of Life (1995), recorded in Rio de Janeiro and at his own High Wave Studios in Los Angeles, and issued on the Triloka/Worldly record label. The album combined Brazilian rhythms with elements of African vocal tradition, creating what AllMusic's reviewer describes as "an infectious worldbeat hybrid", where "the musicians' performances radiate sincerity and joy". First Signs of Life featured guest appearances from drummer Terry Bozzio, Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Silveira and Harrison. The song "Don't Try to Own Me", co-written with Duane Hitchings, was later included on Rhino Records' Best of Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver – a 1998 compilation spanning his solo career from 1970 onwards, and featuring extensive liner notes by Wright.
Human Love (1999) included new versions of "Wildfire" and "The Wrong Time", as well as "If You Believe in Heaven", a song written with Graham Gouldman that had first appeared on Best of Gary Wright. The album was co-produced by German world-music producer Marlon Klein and released on the High Wave Music label. Contributors to the sessions, held at High Wave and at Exil Musik in Bielefeld, included Hindustani classical vocalist Lakshmi Shankar, Lynne and German composer Roman Bunka.
Later career
Having dedicated much of his time during the 1990s to his family, Wright subsequently resumed a more active musical career, starting with Spooky Tooth's 2004 reunion. Their album and DVD Nomad Poets Live in Germany (2007) features Wright, Mike Harrison and Kellie from the band's original lineup. Wright's past work has continued to inspire rap and dance tracks in the 21st century; samples of "Heartbeat" appear in songs by Jay-Z and Diam's, while Topmodelz covered the song in 2007. Other artists who have used samples from Wright's 1975–81 recordings include Dilated Peoples, Atmosphere, Infamous Mobb, T.I. and Armand Van Helden, the last of whom incorporated part of "Comin' Apart" (from The Right Place) in his 2004 club hit "My My My". In addition, Eminem used "interpolations" from Spooky Tooth's "Self Seeking Man" in his song "Spend Some Time" (released on Encore in 2004).
In the summer of 2008, Wright joined Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band for a North American tour, with Edgar Winter also in the lineup. The All-Starr Band's album and DVD Live at the Greek Theatre 2008 (2010) includes Wright's performance of "Dream Weaver". Wright later described the tour as "a lot of fun" and "a big boost" for his career.
Waiting to Catch the Light and Connected
Two solo releases by Wright followed in late 2008, including the new-age album Waiting to Catch the Light. A collection of instrumental pieces from "several years" before, he described it as "an atmospheric, ambient music kind of an album", performed on "vintage analog synthesizers ... all [recorded] on analog tape". Also issued on Larkio, Wright's own record label, the EP The Light of a Million Suns consisted of unreleased tracks from his previous album projects, together with a new version of "Love Is Alive", sung by his son Dorian.
In May 2009, Wright rejoined Spooky Tooth to participate in a series of London concerts celebrating the 50th anniversary of Island Records' founding, before performing further shows with the band in Germany. In June the following year, he released the album Connected, which marked a return to his more pop- and rock-oriented sound of the 1970s. Starr, Joe Walsh and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter made guest appearances on the track "Satisfied", which Wright co-wrote with songwriter Bobby Hart. As a posthumous tribute to his friend George Harrison, the Deluxe Digital Edition of Connected included "Never Give Up", which he and Harrison had recorded in 1989, while the iTunes version added "To Discover Yourself", a song that the two musicians had written together in 1971. Wright recorded the latter song on the day of Harrison's death in November 2001. He also contributed to Martin Scorsese's 2011 documentary George Harrison: Living in the Material World and supplied personal reminiscences and family photographs for Olivia Harrison's book of the same title.
In 2010 and 2011, Wright toured again with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. Following a summer 2011 tour of Europe with Starr, Wright participated in the Hippiefest US tour with artists such as Felix Cavaliere, Mark Farner, Dave Mason and Rick Derringer, before returning to Europe for shows with his own band late that year.
Personal life
Wright resided in Palos Verdes Estates, California, with wife Rose, whom he married in 1985. He was previously married to Christina, who, as Tina Wright, received co-writing credits on Wright's songs "I'm Alive" (from The Mirror), "Feel for Me" (The Dream Weaver) and "I'm the One Who'll Be by Your Side" (Headin' Home). He had two adult sons, Dorian and Justin. Justin is a member of the band Intangible. Wright had a sister, Lorna Dune, who recorded the song Midnight Joey. The song was an answer song to Joey Powers's Midnight Mary in 1962.
Wright spoke out on the importance of creative opportunities for children in the public educational system, and expressed his opposition to the prevalence of free music downloading and its disadvantage to artists. In 2008, he voiced his support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, during which "Dream Weaver" was a song adopted for the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. That year, Wright discussed the message behind "Dream Weaver" with Huffington Post writer and political activist Howie Klein, saying: "With Wayne's World and all that, the perception of the song's meaning got a little bit changed for a lot of people. It's a very spiritual song. 'Dream Weaver' is really a song whose lyrical content is about the consciousness of the Universe: God moving us through the night – delusion and suffering – into the Higher Realms."
In August 2014, Wright announced the imminent publication of his autobiography, Dream Weaver: Music, Meditation, and My Friendship with George Harrison. Coinciding with the book's release, Wright's Warner Bros. albums were reissued for digital download.
Death
Wright died at home in Palos Verdes Estates on September 4, 2023, at age 80. He had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease around six or seven years earlier.
Albums
* Extraction (1970)
* Footprint (1971)
* The Dream Weaver (1975) US #7 - US: 2× Platinum CAN #3
* The Light of Smiles (1977) US #23 CAN #68
* Touch and Gone (1977) US #117
* Headin' Home (1979) US #147
* The Right Place (1981) US #79
* Who I Am (1988)
* First Signs of Life (1995)
* Human Love (1999)
* Waiting to Catch the Light (2008)
* Connected (2010)
Collaborations
* Ring of Changes (1972) with Wonderwheel
* That Was Only Yesterday (1973) with Spooky Tooth
* Down This Road (2004) with Leah Weiss
Soundtracks
* Benjamin – The Original Soundtrack of Willy Bogner's Motion Picture (1974)
* Endangered Species (1982)
* Fire and Ice (1986)
Compilations
* The Best of Gary Wright: The Dream Weaver (1998)
* The Essentials (2003)
* ''Greatest Hits" (2017)
Extended play
* The Motion of Hidden Fire (2005)
* The Light of a Million Suns (2008) | WIKI |
Talk:Miss Globe International
History
As mentioned in the page, the history of this pageant is quite sketchy. The winners list is also partial. Joey80 08:41, 5 June 2006 (UTC)
If the page survived AfD it seems to me that all of the text in the page should not be deleted...I'm going to revert that.--Rebel1916 (talk) 16:53, 3 April 2010 (UTC) MISS GLOBE INTERNATIONALMiss Globe International Formation 1925 Type Beauty Pageant Headquarters Hollywood, CA Location USA Key people Charlie SEE web:www.missglobe-international.org —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mirikaziu (talk • contribs) 14:20, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
This is a messy history. There are two organizations apparently organizing two different pageants with similar name, Miss Globe vs Miss Globe International. They are both registered in United Stated Patents and Trademarks Office. Miss Globe seems more legit because it registered in 74' and the other one is registered in 2008. There is no proof the formation is 1925. Also Miss Globe International headquarter is not in Hollywood, nor Miss Globe. Miss Globe International is not registered by Charlie See, however, Miss Globe did. This history is a combination of two and it should be fixed. Either the title needs to be fixed or delete the whole page. Very confusing.2607:FEA8:A2A0:A8B:C1B8:566D:F8D4:4EAA (talk) 05:30, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
Fair use rationale for Image:Miss globe.gif
Image:Miss globe.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.
BetacommandBot (talk) 19:21, 2 January 2008(UTC)
If the page survived AfD it seems to me that all of the text in the page should not be deleted...I'm going to revert that. --Rebel1916 (talk) 16:52, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
Edit warring over web sites
Ummm. Has anyone done the checking of these two sites?
* http://www.missglobeinternational.com/
* http://www.missglobe-international.com/
Both of them look legit, basically. I will do some more digging around the web to see if I can find something to comfirm if one is "right" for this article, but on the face of it, it is hard to tell. The front page of the one with the hyphen in the web address just says 'Miss Globe', the other's front page uses the 'international'. If they are both legit, than they are two seperate entities with similar names; and one page should be called "Miss Globe", and the other "Miss Globe International". Hamamelis (talk) 17:13, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
* I'm not a lawyer, so I'll invite some to this page. Apparently, these are the relevant legal pages for both sites:
* 1) http://www.missglobeinternational.com/sub_section/terms.html
* 2) http://www.missglobe-international.com/index2010.html
* Additionally, website #1 says their pageant takes place from October 15–30, in Istanbul, Turkey; Website #2 says their's takes place from September 12–25, in Saranda, Albania. Hamamelis (talk) 17:56, 27 August 2010 (UTC)
* I agree. Looking at the websites it appears Miss Globe is a different organisation to Miss Globe International. Unfortunately, the one independent source we have has got them confused. The Miss Globe International organisation appears to have a longer history, and, albeit not very good, does at least have one independent source. The Miss Globe organisation do not have an independent source (though the Fat China book may be referring to that organisation rather than the International one, as - according to the International website - the International event has not been held in China). I don't see enough sources for Miss Globe, so a new article on that would be inappropriate. Perhaps a note in this article that there is also an organisation called Miss Globe that should not be confused with Miss Globe International? SilkTork *YES! 13:28, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
* Regarding the edit warring - it has gone on too long. I am putting a semi-protect on the page for three months to allow this article a period of stability in which it can be built up. SilkTork *YES! 13:30, 30 January 2011 (UTC)
BLP and COI
In March 2010, the article went to AFD (HERE), however, the new owner of the pageant, Rasim Aydin and its staff continue to edit the article and insert promotional materials and provide a list of people which impacts upon BLP considerations. The content of the article has been challenged many times. It was decided by an Admin to "remove the contentious list of people from the article. None of the people should be replaced in the article until there is a reliable source for them."--Angel Clinton (talk) 23:19, 29 January 2011 (UTC)
Misuse of sources
The source titled "96-years old Charlie confused the names of pageants in Turkey" (from a Turkish newspaper) is written as sarcasm and not to be used as a reliable source. I invite the editor who used the source to undo their edit without having to apologize once again for "honest mistakes". --E4024 (talk) 23:19, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
Another misuse of sources
"Cumhuriyet" newspaper news has nothing to do with the 1925 affair. That source is about the "first" beauty pageant in Turkey realised in 1929. --E4024 (talk) 23:50, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
Yet another misuse of sources
The source no 8 -as of this moment- is not titled "Women and Culture" (that is the title of an antology of articles) and in that antology Dr Yüksel Göğebakan (see "References" of our article) appears with an academic article titled "WOMEN AS THE MOTHER GODDESS CULT IN ANATOLIA" (whose abstract in English is also provided). This article deals with the paganic concept of "Mother Goddess" in Anatolia and does not mention anywhere the first, second, or any other beauty pageant realised in the Republic of Turkey. No need to say, it does not make any mention of Miss Globe Organisation. That article could be helpful as a source in the articles considering Anatolian goddesses like Kybele. As I supported the deletion of this article I do not remove that source and leave the honour to the editor who has installed it there without justification. --E4024 (talk) 16:59, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
Pic belongs here?
Says "Miss Estonia". No ref. to Miss Globe. Honest mistake? --E4024 (talk) 16:23, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
* Picture is from Miss Globe Estonia 2011 competition. See Miss Globe Estonia 2011 Official Website. The same girl is on the front page. Proudbolsahye (talk) 20:52, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
Official site should not be used as a reference
There are many reasons to avoid using the official site as a reference. The most important reason is that it is affiliated to the subject, and cannot be considered reliable. More seriously, though, there are a number of claims it makes, particularly where the history of the pageant is concerned, that simply CANNOT be supported by references elsewhere. Not least of which is the claim that Marilyn Monroe won the pageant in 1947. We are talking a girl who became a worldwide megastar and has had LOTS of research, publicity, dozens of biographies and coverage on her life and career. Absolutely nowhere in any of these sources is it stated that she won such a pageant in 1947, nor is her name linked to "Miss Globe" outside the official website (which cannot even spell her name correctly) or references to the official website. The official site has totally blown any claim to credibility out of the water with such a claim. Even if it hasn't received publicity or coverage, (according to the Albanian Tourist Board) the almost complete absence of sources pre-dating the 1990s is genuinely startling. If even a group of dedicated fans like Pageantopolis cannot find ANY documentation predating 1988 for the contest, this implies that the entire history section of www.missglobeinternational.com is one very elaborate hoax. Mabalu (talk) 00:48, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
* "Which" official site? Please see Talk section 3 and the recent history (Feb. 2013) of the Infobox... --E4024 (talk) 01:33, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
* I was thinking of www.missglobeinternational.com which was the one mainly used as a reference for this article before (absolutely inappropriately where history was concerned). So there are two "Miss Globe" pageants. Aargh.... Mabalu (talk) 01:52, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
* Welcome to my world! :-) Regrettably when you're done I have little more than a cup of Turkish coffee or a glass of Turkish tea to offer you... --E4024 (talk) 01:58, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
Change Miss Globe to Miss Globe International
This should be changed to Miss Globe International and should not be redirected here from Miss Globe (Australianblackbelt (talk) 11:11, 13 October 2016 (UTC))
I am totally agree that Miss Globe should not be redirected to Miss Globe International simply because I found both of them has their own trademark. I don't know how Miss Globe International can register their trademark even though Miss Globe has been around since 74'. Check United State Patents and Trademarks Office.2607:FEA8:A2A0:A8B:C1B8:566D:F8D4:4EAA (talk) 05:18, 16 October 2016 (UTC)
Short description
Why is the short description "Turkish beauty contest"? It's based in Albania. PhilKnight (talk) 00:29, 14 July 2024 (UTC) | WIKI |
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