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Gyrokinetic theory of turbulent acceleration of parallel rotation in tokamak plasmas.
A mechanism for turbulent acceleration of parallel rotation is discovered using gyrokinetic theory. This new turbulent acceleration term cannot be written as a divergence of parallel Reynolds stress. Therefore, turbulent acceleration acts as a local source or sink of parallel rotation. The physics of turbulent acceleration is intrinsically different from the Reynolds stress. For symmetry breaking by positive intensity gradient, a positive turbulent acceleration, i.e., cocurrent rotation, is predicted. The turbulent acceleration is independent of mean rotation and mean rotation gradient, and so constitutes a new candidate for the origin of spontaneous rotation. A quasilinear estimate for ion temperature gradient turbulence shows that the turbulent acceleration of parallel rotation is explicitly linked to the ion temperature gradient scale length and temperature ratio Ti0/Te0. Methods for testing the effects of turbulent parallel acceleration by gyrokinetic simulation and experiment are proposed. | 2023-11-12T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5264 |
1. Introduction {#section0005}
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Canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL) is caused by *Leishmania* (L.) *chagasi* (syn. *Leishmania* (L.) *infantum*) and represents a major veterinary and public health problem in various regions of the New World and in countries around the Mediterranean basin [@bib1]. In the endemic areas of Brazil, the prevalence of CVL reportedly ranges from 5 to 35% [@bib2]. The dog is the most important domestic reservoir of the etiological agent of the human visceral leishmaniasis, and for this reason the current strategy for managing the disease in man includes the detection and elimination of seropositive dogs alongside vector control and therapy for individual cases [@bib3]. Thus, in the past 5 years the Brazilian Ministry of Health has directed the screening of around two million dogs and the elimination of more than 160,000 seropositive animals, but the incidence of human VL has not been reduced to an acceptable level [@bib4]. These approaches have not been entirely effective, however, partly because of the resistance by dog owners to acquiesce in the euthanasia of their infected pets [@bib5], [@bib6].
In this context, a vaccine against VL would be an important tool in the control of CVL, and would also dramatically decrease the infection pressure of *L. chagasi* for humans [@bib7]. Although an effective vaccine against human VL is not yet available, much effort has been expended in this area in recent years and several candidate vaccine antigens have been studied extensively in mice [@bib8], [@bib9], [@bib10], [@bib11], [@bib12], [@bib13], [@bib14]. However, results obtained with a vaccine against VL that has been designed and tested using a mouse model cannot necessarily be extrapolated to other species [@bib15]. This situation is well-illustrated by reference to the vaccine developed by Dunan et al. [@bib16], which was effective in murine models but offered no protection against CVL [@bib17]. Ideally, a vaccine designed to protect dogs should be developed using a canine model.
A recent strategy for the development of a vaccine against leishmaniasis has been based on the use of purified fractions from parasite extracts (FLM antigen) or from parasite cultures (excreted/secreted antigens), and some encouraging results have been reported [@bib18], [@bib19], [@bib20], [@bib21]. However, vaccines prepared from whole parasites antigenic extracts still remain a reliable perspective considering their broad spectrum of antigenicity, cost and safety, and a number of such vaccines have been tested [@bib22], [@bib23]. In phase I and II clinical trials, Mayrink et al. [@bib24] demonstrated enhanced lymphocyte proliferation and significant protection against infection by *Leishmania* in Brazilian dogs that had received merthiolated, ultrasound-disrupted promastigotes of *L. braziliensis* together with Bacillus Calmete-Guérin (BCG). Strong cellular proliferation to soluble *Leishmania* antigens (SLA) has also been reported in dogs vaccinated with autoclaved *L. major* promastigotes (ALM) plus BCG [@bib25]. Additionally, a vaccine composed of *L. infantum* promastigotes that had been freeze/thawed and then emulsified with Freund\'s complete adjuvant, induced high parasiticidal activity and increased the formation of nitric oxide (NO) in the macrophages of treated dogs [@bib26]. Moreover, a single dose of a vaccine composed of aluminium hydroxide (alum)-precipitated *L. major* (alum-ALM) plus BCG has been shown to be safe and to decrease the incidence of CVL from 12 to 3.7%, which is equivalent to a 69.3% efficacy rate [@bib27].
Considering the promising results obtained using *Leishmania* crude antigen vaccines [@bib26], together with the somewhat simpler facilities required in their manufacture and the lower production costs involved, a killed *Leishmania* crude antigen vaccine could be useful in the control of CVL in endemic areas of developing countries. However, in most of the studies published, the detailed immune status of the dogs following vaccination was not evaluated, probably owing to the lack of specific reagents and standardised methods by which to investigate canine cell biology. In the present paper, we present a detailed analysis of the immunogenicity/antigenicity of a CVL vaccine composed of *L. braziliensis* antigens plus saponin as adjuvant.
2. Material and methods {#section0010}
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Details of the study were presented to and approved by the Ethical Committee for the Use of Experimental Animals of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte-MG, Brazil.
2.1. Design of vaccine {#section0015}
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Promastigotes of *L. braziliensis* (MHOM/BR/75/M2903) were maintained in *in vitro* culture in NNN/LIT media as described previously [@bib24]. Parasites were harvested by centrifugation (2000 × *g*, 20 min, 4 °C) from 10-day-old cultures, washed three times in saline buffer, fully disrupted by ultrasound treatment (40 W, 1 min, 0 °C), separated into aliquots and stored at −80 °C until required for use. Protein concentration was determined according to the method of Lowry et al. [@bib28]. The vaccine described is registered at the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (Brazil) under patent number PI 0601225-6 (17 February 2006).
2.2. Study animals and vaccination {#section0020}
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Twenty-five male and female mongrel dogs that had been born and reared in the kennels of the Instituto de Ciências Exatas e Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, were treated at 7 months with an anthelmintic and vaccinated against rabies (Tecpar, Curitiba-PR, Brazil), canine distemper, type 2 adenovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza, parvovirus and leptospira (Vanguard^®^ HTLP 5/CV-L; Pfizer Animal Health, New York, NY, USA). The absence of specific anti-*Leishmania* antibodies was confirmed by indirect fluorescence immunoassay.
Experimental dogs were treated within four experimental groups as follows: (i) control group C (*n* = 10) received 1 ml of sterile 0.9% saline; (ii) LB group (*n* = 5) received 600 μg of *L. braziliensis* promastigote protein in 1 ml sterile 0.9% saline; (iii) Sap group (*n* = 5) received 1 mg of saponin (Sigma Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO, USA) in 1 ml sterile 0.9% saline; and (iv) LBSap group (*n* = 5) received 600 μg of *L. braziliensis* promastigote protein and 1 mg of saponin in 1 ml sterile 0.9% saline. In each case animals received three subcutaneous injections in the right flank at intervals of 4 weeks.
2.3. Local and/or general reactions upon immunisation {#section0025}
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Dogs were monitored closely for 2 weeks after each injection. General tolerance to vaccination was ascertained from an overall evaluation, including rectal temperature measurements, of the health of the animal. Local tolerance was determined by direct visual examination and any lesions observed were measured at 24 h intervals over a period of 72 h after each injection. All animals were followed up during the complete course of the study by a veterinarian who provided full medical support as required.
2.4. Blood sample collection {#section0030}
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Peripheral blood (5 ml) was collected from the jugular vein of each dog and transferred to tubes containing sufficient EDTA to produce a final concentration of 1 mg/ml. The absolute count of lymphocytes in each sample was obtained using a Coulter (Miami, FL, USA) model MD18 instrument. Blood samples were stored at room temperature for up to 12 h prior to processing.
2.5. Humoral immune response {#section0035}
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Immunogenicity was evaluated by the determination of antibodies against a soluble lysate of *L. chagasi* antigen (MHOM/BR/1972/BH46) (SLcA) according to the conventional enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) described by Reis et al. [@bib29], [@bib30]. SLcA was coated onto 96-well microplates (MaxiSorp™, Nalge Nunc Intl., Rochester, NY, USA) at a concentration of 10 μg/well, the serum samples were added at 1:80 dilution, the wells were washed and peroxidase-conjugated goat anti-dog IgG1 or sheep anti-dog IgG and IgG2 (Bethyl Laboratories Inc., Montgomery, TX, USA) added at dilutions of 1:1000, 1:8000 and 1:16,000, respectively. The wells were then washed, substrate and chromogen (*o*-phenylenediamine; Sigma--Aldrich Co., St. Louis, MO, USA) added, and the absorbance read at 492 nm on a Multiskan^®^ MCC 340 (Labsystems, Helsinki, Finland) automatic microplate reader.
2.6. Immunophenotyping {#section0040}
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Unlabelled canine monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) anti-CD5 (rat-IgG2a: clone YKIX322.3), anti-CD4 (rat-IgG2a: clone YKIX302.9), anti-CD8 (rat-IgG1: clone YCATE55.9) were used in an indirect immunofluorescence procedure in which pooled normal rat serum (diluted 1:6000) was employed as isotypic control and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-labelled IgG sheep anti-rat polyclonal antibody was used as the secondary antibody. Non-specific binding of the second-step reagent was blocked with pooled normal sheep serum in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) containing 10% of foetal bovine serum (Gibco, Grand Island, NY, USA).
FITC-labelled mouse anti-human-CD21 (mouse-IgG1: clone IOBla), phycoerythrin (PE)-Cy5-conjugated mouse anti-human-CD14 (mouse-IgG2a: clone TÜK4), and RPE-conjugated mouse anti-mouse MHC-I (mouse-IgG2b: clone 2G5) mAbs were used in a direct immunofluorescence procedure. In an attempt to identify optimal dilutions for each assay, mAbs were previously titred in a solution of PBS containing 1% bovine serum albumin and 0.1% sodium azide. Unlabelled mAbs, anti-CD14 and anti-MHC-I mAbs were purchased from Serotec (Oxford, UK) and anti-CD21 was from Immunotech Co. (Marselle, France).
Microplate assays for immunophenotyping canine whole blood leukocytes (WBL) in both fresh blood samples and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) obtained after *in vitro* stimulation were carried out as described by Reis et al. [@bib31].
2.7. Flow cytometry {#section0045}
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Flow-cytometric measurements were performed on a FACScan instrument (Becton Dickinson, Moutain View, CA, USA) interfaced to an Apple G3 workstation. Cell-Quest software (Becton Dickinson) was used in both data acquisition and analysis. A total of 15,000 events were acquired for each preparation. Canine WBL were selected on the basis of their characteristic forward (FSC) and side (SSC) light-scatter distributions. Following FSC and SSC gain adjustments, the lymphocytes were selected by gating on the FSC versus SSC graph. Fluorescence was evaluated from FITC and PE-Cy5 spectra on FL1 or FL3 single-histogram representations. Monocytes were analysed by fluorescence intensity detection on single histograms obtained directly from ungated leukocytes. For data analysis, a marker was set as an internal control for non-specific binding in order to encompass \>98% of unlabelled cells: this marker was then used in all data analysis for a given animal. The results were expressed as the percentage of positive cells within the selected gate for cell surface markers presenting bimodal distribution (CD5, CD4, CD8 and CD21). Semi-quantitative analyses were carried out for the cell surface marker (MHC-I) that exhibited a unimodal distribution in order to evaluate differential expression, and the results were expressed as mean fluorescence channel (MFC) on a log scale. Data were also expressed as absolute counts in order to allow the normalization of values obtained from groups whose overall leukocyte counts were different. The absolute counts for lymphocytes and monocytes were calculated as: (global leukocyte counts × percentage of lymphocytes or monocytes in hematoscopy)/100. The absolute counts for lymphocyte subsets and monocytes were further calculated as: (absolute lymphocyte counts × percentage of fluorescent positive cells within lymphogate)/100 and (global leukocyte counts × percentage of fluorescent positive cells within ungated monocytes)/100.
2.8. *In vitro* assays {#section0050}
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PBMC were isolated from 20 ml samples of heparinised blood that had been layered onto 10 ml of Ficoll--Hypaque density gradient (Histopaque^®^ 1.077; Sigma Chemical Co.) and centrifuged at 450 × *g* for 40 min at room temperature. The separated PBMC were resuspended in Gibco RPMI 1640 medium, homogenised, washed twice with RPMI 1640, centrifuged at 450 × *g* for 10 min at room temperature, homogenised and finally resuspended in RPMI 1640 at 10^7^ cells/ml.
For in the *in vitro* assays, the cell culture medium comprised RPMI 1640 supplemented with streptomycin (100 mg/ml), penicillin (100 U/ml), [l]{.smallcaps}-glutamine (2 mM), β-mercaptoethanol (5 × 10^−5^ M) and 10% heat-inactivated foetal calf serum. The lymphoproliferation assays were performed in 96-well flat-bottomed tissue culture plates (Corning, New York, NY, USA), each well containing 150 μl of supplemented RPMI medium. Aliquots (25 μl) of PBMC (2.5 × 10^5^ cells/well) were added to triplicate wells together with 25 μl of vaccine soluble antigen (VSA; *L. braziliensis*, 25 μg/ml) or 25 μl of SLcA (25 μg/ml), obtained according to Reis et al. [@bib29], [@bib30], for the antigenic stimulus assays. For the mitogenic stimulus assays, 25 μl aliquots of PBMC (2.5 × 10^5^ cells/well) were added to triplicate wells together with 25 μl of phytohaemagglutinin (PHA; 2.5 μg/ml; Sigma--Aldrich Chemie Gmbh, Taufkirchen, Germany). Incubations were carried out in a humidified 5% CO~2~ atmosphere at 37 °C for 3 days (mitogenic-stimulated cultures) or 5 days (antigenic-stimulated cultures). Six hours prior to the termination of the culture, 1 μCi of ^3^H-thymidine (Sigma Chemical Co.) was added to each well and the cells were subsequently harvested onto glass fibre filters. The incorporation of radioactivity was determined by liquid scintillation counting. Control assays were prepared exactly as above, employing 25 μl aliquots of PBMC (2.5 × 10^5^ cells/well) but with 25 μl of RPMI 1640 medium replacing the stimulant, and were incubated for the appropriate time. Proliferation responses were expressed in terms of mean counts per minute in triplicate wells, whilst the stimulation index was calculated as: (mean proliferation response of cultures stimulated by VSA or SLcA/mean proliferation response of unstimulated cultures).
In order to investigate the immunophenotypic features, PBMC were cultured in 48-well flat-bottomed tissue culture plates (Costar, Cambridge, MA, USA), each well containing 650 μl of supplemented RPMI medium. Aliquots (50 μl) of PBMC (5.0 × 10^5^ cells/well) were added to triplicate wells together with 100 μl of VSA (25 μg/ml) or 100 μl of SLcA (25 μg/ml). Control assays were prepared as above but employing 50 μl aliquots of PBMC (5.0 × 10^5^ cells/well) and 100 μl of RPMI 1640 medium replacing the stimulant. Incubation was carried out in a humidified 5% CO~2~ atmosphere at 37 °C for 5 days, after which the PBMC were removed for immunophenotyping and the supernatants were collected for further assay as described below.
2.9. NO levels {#section0055}
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As an indirect measurement of NO production *in vitro*, nitrite levels were determined in the supernatants of PBMC cultures using the Griess reaction [@bib32], [@bib33]. Briefly, a 100 μl aliquot of Griess reagent (0.1% naphthylethylenediamine dihydrochloride, 1% sulphanylamide and 5% phosphoric acid; Sigma Chemical Co.) was added to the culture supernatant and, following 10 min incubation in the dark at room temperature, the absorbance was measured at 540 nm in an automatic microplate reader. Each sample was assayed in duplicate and the concentration of nitrite was determined by interpolation from a standard curve constructed using sodium nitrite solutions of known concentration in the range 0--100 μmol/l. Data were expressed as means of the NO production index (antigen-stimulated culture/control culture) in order to compare values in culture supernatants prepared at T0 (immediately prior to the application of the first dose of vaccine) and T3 (15 days after the application of the third dose of vaccine).
2.10. Statistical analyses {#section0060}
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Statistical analyses were performed using Prism 4.0 software package (Prism Software, Irvine, CA, USA). Normality of the data was demonstrated using a Kolmogorov--Smirnoff test. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post-tests were used for determining the differences between groups in terms of humoral immune responses and immunophenotypic profiles. Student\'s *t*-tests were used to evaluate differences in mean values determined in *in vitro* assays of stimulated cultures and control cultures prepared at T0 and T3. Pearson\'s rank correlation was employed to investigate associations between phenotypic features in circulating leukocytes or between phenotypic features and cell proliferation. In all cases, differences were considered significant when *P* values were \<0.05.
3. Results {#section0065}
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3.1. Local induration in dogs that had received saponin as adjuvant represented the major adverse reaction observed {#section0070}
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Vaccination was not associated with hyperthermia, pain, fever, lymphadenopathy or any other general adverse reactions. Moreover, no local adverse reactions were observed in vaccinated dogs, with the exception of mild local induration reactions in some dogs vaccinated with preparations containing saponins ([Table 1](#tbl1){ref-type="table"} ). Such nodules were most commonly observed after the second injection of vaccine, but did not result in the formation of ulcerated lesions.Table 1Local alterations in the inoculum region measured 72 h after saponin or *L. braziliensis* vaccine + saponin inoculationGroupAnimal codeNodule size (cm)T1[a](#tbl1fn1){ref-type="table-fn"}T2[b](#tbl1fn2){ref-type="table-fn"}T3[c](#tbl1fn3){ref-type="table-fn"}Sap (*n* = 5)C03------C052.5 × 1.54.0 × 4.5--C14------C20--2.0 × 3.02.0 × 2.0C27------
LBSap (*n* = 5)C04--2.0 × 2.0--C30------C36------C12----5.0 × 4.0C19------[^1][^2][^3]
3.2. LBSap elicited an intense immunogenic reaction that was characterised by elevated levels of IgG1 and IgG2 antibodies to *Leishmania*, the association of which signified a mixed Th1/Th2 immune response {#section0075}
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Significant (*P* \< 0.05) increases in the serum levels of anti-*Leishmania* total IgG at T2 (15 days after the application of the second dose of vaccine) and T3 were observed in dogs of the LBSap group compared with those of the Sap, LB and control (C) groups ([Fig. 1](#fig1){ref-type="fig"} , upper left panel). Further analysis demonstrated that the levels of both anti-*Leishmania* IgG1 ([Fig. 1](#fig1){ref-type="fig"}, upper right panel) and IgG2 ([Fig. 1](#fig1){ref-type="fig"}, lower left panel) were enhanced (*P* \< 0.05) in the LBSap group at both T2 and T3 compared with the other groups. Moreover, there was a positive association between IgG1 and IgG2 levels ([Fig. 1](#fig1){ref-type="fig"}, lower right panel).Fig. 1Comparative immunogenicity in the different treatment groups: C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ○); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ■); LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ●). Upper left and right panels and lower left panel show anti-*L. chagasi* total IgG, anti-*L. chagasi* IgG1, and anti-*L. chagasi* IgG2, respectively: the *x*-axis displays the times at which the assays were conducted (T0: prior to the first dose; T1: 15 days after the first dose; T2: 15 days after the second dose; and T3: 15 days after the third dose) and the *y*-axis represents the mean ELISA absorbance values determined at 492 nm in serum samples diluted 1:80. Significant differences (*P* \< 0.05) between the LBSap group and the control C, Sap, and LB groups are indicated, respectively, by the letters a, b, and c. The lower right panel shows the correlation between IgG1 and IgG2 in the LBSap group and the Pearson\'s correlation indexes (*r*) at *P* \< 0.05 are shown in figure.
3.3. LBSap elicited an increase in the numbers of circulating CD5^+^ T-lymphocytes, mainly as CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cell subsets, and CD21^+^ B-lymphocytes {#section0080}
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A preliminary comparative analysis of the cell profiles of the treatment groups showed that at T1 (15 days after the application of the first dose of vaccine) there was a significant (*P* \< 0.05) reduction in the numbers of circulating lymphocytes in the Sap and LB groups compared with the control group C ([Fig. 2](#fig2){ref-type="fig"} , upper panel). Detailed investigation of the immunophenotypic features of the lymphocytes ([Fig. 2](#fig2){ref-type="fig"}, middle panels) revealed that at T1 there was an increase (*P* \< 0.05) in the number of circulating CD5^+^ T-lymphocytes in the LBSap group compared with the Sap group, and significantly (*P* \< 0.05) higher counts of both CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cell subsets and CD21^+^ B-cells in the LBSap group compared with the Sap and control C groups. Furthermore, from the absolute counts obtained at T1, T2 and T3, it was possible to demonstrate positive correlations within the LBSap group with respect to CD5^+^ T-cells versus CD21^+^ B-cells (*P* = 0.0024; *r* = 0.6395), and CD8^+^ versus CD4^+^ T-cells (*P* \< 0.0001; *r* = 0.8533) ([Fig. 2](#fig2){ref-type="fig"}, middle panels), and with respect to CD4^+^ (*P* = 0.0002; *r* = 0.7422) and CD8^+^ (*P* \< 0.0001; *r* = 0.8420) versus CD5^+^ T-cells ([Fig. 2](#fig2){ref-type="fig"}, lower panel).Fig. 2The cell profile of peripheral blood leucocytes in different treatment groups. Upper panel \[C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ), LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ■)\] and middle left panels \[C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ○); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ■); LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ●)\]: the *x*-axis displays the times at which the assays were conducted (T0: prior to the first dose; T1: 15 days after the first dose; T2: 15 days after the second dose; and T3: 15 days after the third dose) and the *y*-axis represents the mean values (with standard deviations in the upper panel) of the absolute counts of circulating lymphocytes (upper panel), and of CD5^+^, CD21^+^, CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ cells (middle left panels). Significant differences (*P* \< 0.05) between the LBSap group and the control C and Sap groups are indicated, respectively, by the letters a, b. The middle right panels and the lower panels show the correlations between circulating lymphocytes in the LBSap group and the Pearson\'s correlation indexes (*r*) at *P* \< 0.05 are shown in figure.
3.4. *In vitro* cell proliferation in the presence of antigenic stimuli was increased intensely following vaccination with LBSap but reduced significantly after treatment with LB {#section0085}
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*In vitro* cell reactivities were determined in the presence of the VSA in order to evaluate memory lymphoproliferative immune response and in the presence of SLcA in order to investigate possible lymphoproliferative homology with the complete antigenic repertoire of the etiological agent of VL ([Fig. 3](#fig3){ref-type="fig"} , upper panel). The lymphoproliferative activity at T3 compared with that at T0 in the LB group was reduced (*P* \< 0.05) in the presence of either stimulus. In contrast, the LBSap group displayed significant (*P* \< 0.05) increases in stimulation index at T3 compared with T0 in the presence of both stimuli. Additionally, at T3 the values recorded in the presence of VSA was significantly (*P* \< 0.05) higher than those observed in the LB, Sap and control C groups. Analysis of lymphoproliferative immune response and in the presence of SLcA also demonstrated at T3 a significant increase (*P* \< 0.05) in comparison to that observed in the LB group.Fig. 3Cell proliferation response of peripheral blood mononuclear cells after stimulation with vaccine soluble antigen (VSA) (upper left panel) and soluble *L. chagasi* antigen (SLcA) (upper right panel). The middle and lower panels show the immunophenotypic profile of *in vitro* peripheral blood mononuclear cells following stimulation with vaccine soluble antigen (VSA) (left panels) and soluble *L. chagasi* antigen stimulation (right panel) determined at T3 for treatment groups: C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ); LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ■). The results are expressed as the mean frequencies of CD5^+^, CD21^+^, CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ cells in the non-stimulated cultures (CC; controls) and in the stimulated cultures (SC). Significant differences (*P* \< 0.05) between values measured at T0 (before the first dose) and T3 (15 days after the third dose) are indicated by connecting lines, and between the LBSap and the control C, Sap, and LB groups at T3 are represented by the letters a, b, and c, respectively.
The non-specific lymphoproliferative response was evaluated as stimulation index (SI) of PHA mitogen-induced cell proliferation. Our data confirmed the high degree of cell viability as demonstrated by outstanding SI values observed in the mitogenic-stimulated cultures that ranged from mean values of 8 to 15 (data not shown).
3.5. Vaccination with LBSap increased the frequencies of CD21^+^ B-lymphocytes and CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes and decreased the levels of CD4^+^ T-cells in antigen-stimulated *in vitro* cell proliferation cultures {#section0090}
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*In vitro* immunophenotypic profiles at T3 were evaluated in the presence and absence of VSA or SLcA. In the presence of VSA ([Fig. 3](#fig3){ref-type="fig"}, left middle and lower panels), significantly (*P* \< 0.05) reduced frequencies of CD21^+^ B-cells were observed in the Sap and LB groups compared with those in the non-stimulated control cultures. Moreover, following stimulation with VSA, the LBSap group exhibited a higher (*P* \< 0.05) frequency of CD21^+^ B-lymphocytes compared with the LB group. Similar results were obtained when *in vitro* cultures were stimulated with SLcA ([Fig. 3](#fig3){ref-type="fig"}, right middle and lower panels), indicating that the frequency of CD21^+^ B-cells was decreased (*P* \< 0.05) in the Sap group compared with the control cultures, but increased (*P* \< 0.05) in the LBSap group compared with the LB group. Moreover, although no differences had been observed in the frequencies of T-cells in assays involving VSA stimulation, when cultures were stimulated with SLcA, the LB group exhibited a higher frequency of CD5^+^ T-cells compared with the control C group, and this was mainly due to increased (*P* \< 0.05) levels of CD4^+^ T-cells. Additionally, compared with the LB group, the LBSap group presented lower (*P* \< 0.05) levels of CD4^+^ T-cells and an increased (*P* \< 0.05) frequency of CD8^+^ T-cells.
3.6. LBSap vaccination gave rise to an increase in the levels of circulating CD14^+^ monocytes and an associated up-regulation of MHC-I expression by lymphocytes {#section0095}
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In the search for potential antigen-presenting cells (APC) in animals that had been vaccinated with LBSap, it was observed that the numbers of circulating CD14^+^ monocytes were higher (*P* \< 0.05) in this group of dogs than in the Sap group at T2, and in the LB and Sap groups at T3 ([Fig. 4](#fig4){ref-type="fig"} , upper left panel). Analysis of the data relating to the status of lymphocyte activation demonstrated a differential expression of MHC-I in the LBSap group, leading to a significantly (*P* \< 0.05) increased mean fluorescence channel (MFC) in gated lymphocytes, compared with the LB, Sap and control C groups at T2, and the LB group at T3 ([Fig. 4](#fig4){ref-type="fig"}, upper middle panel). Further investigation revealed a positive association between lymphocyte activation status (MHC-I) and the level of circulating CD14^+^ monocytes (*P* = 0.0212; *r* = 0.6075), highlighting the connectivity of events during vaccine immunisations ([Fig. 4](#fig4){ref-type="fig"}, upper right panel).Fig. 4Antigen-presenting cells (APC) and the lymphocyte activation status in different vaccine groups: C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ○); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ■); LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ●). In the upper left panels, significant differences (*P* \< 0.05) between the LBSap group and the control C, Sap, and LB groups with respect to the absolute counts of CD14^+^ monocytes and MHC-I expression in lymphocytes (reported as MFC values) are indicated, respectively, by the letters a, b, and c. The correlation between CD14^+^ cell counts and MHC-I in lymphocytes in the LBSap group at T0, T1, T2 and T3 is shown in the upper right panel and the Pearson\'s correlation indexes (*r*) at *P* \< 0.05 are shown in figure. The middle panels show the correlations between CD14^+^ and CD21^+^ absolute cell counts and *in vitro* cell proliferation (counts per minutes -- CPM) following stimulation by vaccine soluble antigen (VSA) or soluble *L. chagasi* antigen (SLcA) and the Pearson\'s correlation indexes (*r*) at *P* \< 0.05 are shown in figure. The lower panels display NO production indices (antigen-stimulated culture/control culture) determined at T0 and T3 in culture supernatants from the different treatment groups: C (control; □); Sap (saponin; ); LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine; ); LBSap (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine plus saponin; ■). Significant differences (*P* \< 0.05) between at T0 plus T3 are indicated by connecting lines.
3.7. The correlations observed between cell proliferation in antigen-stimulated *in vitro* cultures and the levels of circulating CD14^+^ monocytes and CD21^+^ B-lymphocytes indicate the possibility of distinct APC profiles during LBSap vaccination {#section0100}
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In order to identify which APC imparts the major contribution during specific *in vitro* antigenic stimulation, correlation analyses were performed using data derived from the LBSap group ([Fig. 4](#fig4){ref-type="fig"}, middle panel). The results demonstrate a positive association between CD14^+^ monocytes and *in vitro* cell proliferation in cultures stimulated with VSA (*P* = 0.0306; *r* = 0.7541), and a negative correlation in cultures stimulated with SLcA (*P* = 0.0229; *r* = −0.8924). In contrast, CD21^+^ B-cell counts exhibited a negative association with cell proliferation in VSA-stimulated cultures (*P* \< 0.0001; *r* = −0.8764), and a positive association in cultures stimulated with SLcA (*P* = 0.0460; *r* = 0.7630). These data provide evidence for a distinct APC according to antigen stimulus, and suggest that CD14^+^ monocytes might act as APC in vaccine antigenic stimulation whilst CD21^+^ B-cell could fulfil this role in SLcA stimulation.
3.8. LBSap enhanced NO production in SLcA-stimulated *in vitro* cell proliferation cultures {#section0105}
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Since the production of NO is considered to be a key element in killing mechanisms that mediate the elimination of intracellular pathogens, the levels of anti-microbial oxidant produced by *in vitro* antigenic-stimulated PBMC derived from dogs vaccinated with LBSap were determined. Interestingly, higher (*P* \< 0.05) levels of the reactive NO radical (nitrite) were recorded in the supernatant of SLcA-stimulated cultures at T3 compared with T0 ([Fig. 4](#fig4){ref-type="fig"}, lower panel), suggesting an outcome related to the Th1 immune response.
3.9. Positive correlations were observed between cell proliferation in antigen-stimulated *in vitro* PBMC cultures and the levels of CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes only in the LBSap group {#section0110}
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In an attempt to determine whether the immunophenotypic features of *in vitro* PBMC cultures subjected to antigen stimulation were associated with a specific cell profile, we analysed the levels of association between cell type and proliferation within all four groups ([Fig. 5](#fig5){ref-type="fig"} ). Data analysis demonstrated positive associations only in the LBSap group, and specifically between CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cells and cell reactivity in both VSA- and SLcA-stimulated cultures.Fig. 5Correlations between cell proliferation (counts per minute) and frequencies of CD5^+^, CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cells following *in vitro* peripheral blood mononuclear cell cultures derived from the LBSap group (upper panels), and C (control), Sap (saponin) and LB (killed *L. braziliensis* vaccine) groups (lower panel), stimulated by vaccine soluble antigen (VSA; upper panel) and soluble *L. chagasi* antigen (SLcA; middle panel) and determined at T0 (before the first dose) plus T3 (15 days after the third dose) and the Pearson\'s correlation indexes (*r*) at *P* \< 0.05 are shown in figure.
4. Discussion {#section0115}
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Canine visceral leishmaniasis, which resembles human visceral leishmaniasis with respect to many of its symptoms, is a severe chronic disease that is often fatal [@bib29], [@bib34]. The natural history of CVL has been well described, particularly in regard to the parasite load in different tissues and the immunopathological changes according to progression of clinical forms [@bib29], [@bib30], [@bib35], [@bib36], [@bib37]. These data provide support for the improvement of the tools employed in the evaluation of both chemotherapies and vaccines that have been developed for CVL. Unfortunately, different treatment strategies have failed to achieve a consistent parasitological cure for CVL owing to the presence of latently infected cells [@bib38], [@bib39]. In this context, a dog vaccine may be the most practical and effective method by which to reduce the incidence of human VL, and it might also permit a similar vaccine to be developed for humans [@bib12], [@bib14], [@bib15], [@bib40].
All of these features point to immunoprophylaxy as a promising alternative for prevention of CVL. For this reason a considerable effort has been dedicated to studies on immune responses in CVL, and several *Leishmania* antigens implicated in these responses have been reported [@bib14], [@bib15], [@bib41]. There is a major consensus that *L. chagasi*/*infantum* antigens display a potent immunosuppressive potential that would be deleterious for the immunoprotection against CVL. Several studies have reported the potential of *L. chagasi* antigens to trigger immunosuppression by blocking the *in vitro* lymphoproliferative response to *Leishmania* antigens as well as the synthesis of pro-inflammatory cytokines by antigen-presenting cells [@bib42], [@bib43]. The use of purified *Leishmania donovani* and *L. infantum* antigens has been also proposed to overcome this immunosuppressive effect of *L. chagasi* antigens [@bib18], [@bib19], [@bib20]. Most studies, including those clinical trials with vaccine candidates to CVL immunoprofilaxis have been conduced using either *L. amazonensis*, *L. braziliensis* or *L. major* antigens. Previous studies from our group have demonstrated that *L. braziliensis* antigen have a potent role in protecting *L. chagasi* infection in dogs (unpublished data). Therefore, a critical question for screening and development of anti-leishmanial vaccines in CVL is to define *Leishmania* antigens and adjuvant systems that elicit a favorable and sustained cytokine environment *in vivo*.
Considering the importance of immunoprofilaxis strategies for the control of leishmaniasis, and the lack of studies concerning the cellular and humoral events that occur during vaccination, we have attempted to evaluate the immune response of a promising new vaccine candidate against CVL composed of *L. braziliensis* antigens plus saponin as adjuvant. The assessment of such information is an essential pre-requisite to the understanding of mechanisms related to immunogenicity elicited by candidate vaccines.
The results obtained indicate that some dogs exhibit local swelling reactions, but no ulcerated lesions or other adverse reactions, after receiving saponin as an adjuvant. Although the overall tolerance of the candidate vaccine in dogs appeared to be adequate, it is important to mention that the frequency and/or size of local reactions cannot be itself sufficient as safety standards for veterinary vaccines. Therefore, further studies are still required to overcome this issue by searching for additional safety biomarkers for the use of saponin as vaccine adjuvant. Some side effects that have been reported following the use of saponin adjuvants include some non-specific immune reactions, loss of hair at the site of injection, anorexia, apathy, vomiting and diarrhoea [@bib44], [@bib45], [@bib46]. However, as saponin induces the development of strong CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes cytotoxicity [@bib47], its use as adjuvant has been included in several veterinary vaccines [@bib44].
In the present study, the evaluation of immunogenicity of LB and LBSap revealed that animals treated with LB together with saponin adjuvant presented higher (*P* \< 0.05) amounts of anti-*Leishmania* total IgG that were associated with increased (*P* \< 0.05) levels of IgG1 and IgG2. Since IgG1 and IgG2 responses are strictly T-cell dependent, they have previously been employed as measures of the overall immunogenicity of recombinant antigens in dogs [@bib48]. Furthermore, IgG1 and IgG2 subtypes have been traditionally used as surrogates of the Th2 and Th1 phenotypes of immune response in mice whereas IgG4 response is more generally related to a Th2 response in humans. However, the association between IgG subtypes and the immune response in terms of the Th1/Th2 phenotype is not so straightforward in dogs [@bib30], [@bib49], [@bib50], [@bib51], [@bib52], the finding of both immunoglobulin isotypes suggested that a mixed immune response is triggered by LBSap vaccination.
The intense humoral immune response demonstrated in the LBSap group was synchronous with increased (*P* \< 0.05) counts of circulating CD21^+^ B-cells following the first immunisation, resulting in differentiation of plasmacytes and higher levels of immunoglobulin secretion. Additionally, the higher numbers (*P* \< 0.05) of circulating CD5^+^ T-cells in the LBSap group were positively correlated with CD21^+^ B-cells suggesting a possible cooperation between T- and B-cells during the immunisation sequence.
Protection against infection by *Leishmania* relies on the cell-mediated immune response, which implies that a successful immunisation protocol should be able to activate cell-mediated immunity in the immunised animal [@bib23], [@bib53], [@bib54]. In the present study, the increase in CD5^+^ T-cells in the LBSap group was associated with increased levels of CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cells. Moreover, positive correlations between CD5^+^ T-cells and the CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cell subset, and between CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cells, further suggested significant cooperation at the cellular level as has been observed during early clonal expansion and the generation of primary CD8^+^ cytotoxic effectors [@bib55]. Additionally, the augmentation of circulating CD8^+^ T-cells during on-going CVL has been previously described as the major phenotypic feature of the asymptomatic disease in dogs bearing low parasite loads [@bib37]. Thus, our findings support the hypothesis that CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes play a role in protective immunity during *Leishmania* infection as has been suggested previously for CVL [@bib37], [@bib56].
In order to evaluate the activation status of lymphocytes during the immunisation protocol, the expression of MHC-I was studied. The finding of a higher expression of MHC-I in lymphocytes in the LBSap group indicated an improvement in the activation status of lymphocytes during the immunisation protocol. It has been proposed that an increase in the expression of MHC-II may reflect an antigenic priming-related immunological event [@bib37], [@bib57]. Consistent with this hypothesis, we have demonstrated that dogs with asymptomatic CVL displayed an enhanced activation status of circulating lymphocytes (as determined from MHC-II) [@bib37], together with lower overall tissue parasitism [@bib30], [@bib37]. However, data from the present study highlight the importance of MHC-I expression as an activation marker in lymphocytes. In fact, the up-regulation of MHC-I and -II are both related to the presence of IFN-γ [@bib58], [@bib59]. Consistent with this hypothesis, the evaluation of APC revealed increased numbers of circulating CD14^+^ monocytes in the LBSap group that were associated with increased MHC-I expression in lymphocytes. On the basis of these results, it is possible to speculate that this association would represent the interactions between innate and adaptive immune responses, reflecting in improvement in activation status during LBSap immunisation.
Aiming to determine whether the candidate vaccine would activate PBMC under *in vitro* antigenic stimulation, we measured the stimulation index at T0 and T1 in cells derived from LBSap and LB dogs. Higher cell reactivities following stimulation by either VSA or SLcA were recorded for the LBSap group after the third immunisation, whereas the stimulation index in the LB group was lower at T3 compared to T0. Thus, our findings support the hypothesis that PBMC proliferation in the LBSap group is associated with the recognition of *L. chagasi* antigen, and suggest that this vaccine may be of value against the etiological agent of VL.
Further analyses were carried out in order to investigate the profile of APC in *in vitro* cultures of PBMC from the LBSap group subjected to antigenic stimuli. Whilst cell proliferation exhibited a positive association with circulating CD14^+^ monocytes in the presence of VSA, a negative correlation was observed upon SLcA stimulation. In contrast, a negative association between CD21^+^ B-cells and cell proliferation was observed in the presence of VSA, and a positive association upon SLcA stimulation. These findings indicate a distinct profile of APC in the cultures and establish that CD14^+^ monocytes and CD21^+^ B-cells are the major APC, respectively, during *in vitro* stimulation with VSA and SLcA.
When *in vitro* cultures of PBMC derived from the LBSap group were stimulated with VSA or SLcA, increased lymphoproliferation activity was accompanied by a higher frequency of CD21^+^ B-cells demonstrating the potential immunoglobulin isotypes produced. In contrast, no differences were observed in the frequency of CD5^+^ T-cells following *in vitro* stimulation, whilst reductions in the frequency of CD4^+^ T-cells and increases in the level of CD8^+^ T-cells were associated with SLcA stimulus. These results support the hypothesis that CD8^+^ T-cells play a protective role in the mechanism of control of *Leishmania* parasitism. Additional correlation analysis revealed that both CD4^+^ and CD8^+^ T-cells exhibited positive associations with cell proliferation *in vitro* following stimulation with VSA or SLcA. These data suggest the possibility of stimulating antigen-specific T-cell subsets following LBSap immunisation that could contribute to improvements in the cellular immune response during *L. chagasi* infection.
The results obtained from the analysis of NO levels (determined as nitrite) in culture supernatants confirmed the hypothesis that LBSap immunisation induces a potential resistance profile against *Leishmania* infection despite the higher nitrite levels observed in *in vitro* T3 cells stimulated by SLcA.
In conclusion, the results presented in this study provide support for the continued development of vaccines based on the whole parasite approach. Such a strategy for vaccine design is attractive in terms of safety and stability of product compared with purified subunit preparations or DNA vaccines, both of which involve more sophisticated technology that may not be readily available in developing countries. Furthermore, in contrast to recombinant vaccines, killed vaccines require fewer tests to be carried out on the bulk intermediates and finished products, and this makes the cost of production lower than for recombinant proteins [@bib60]. Additionally, killed vaccines present a great diversity in antigenic repertoire, and this should potentially activate a stronger cellular response, mainly by T-lymphocytes, compared with that of purified subunit preparations or DNA vaccines.
The major findings in the present study point to a strong antigenicity of the candidate vaccine related to increased immunoglobulin isotypes, together with higher levels of lymphocytes, particularly in circulating CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes and SLcA-specific CD8^+^ T-lymphocytes. In addition, the intense cell proliferation and NO production during *in vitro* stimulation by SLcA shows that LBSap vaccine elicited a potential immune activation status potentially compatible with effective control of the etiological agent of CVL. Further investigations will focus on the efficacy of the LBSap vaccination in protection against experimental challenge with *L. chagasi*.
The authors wish to express their appreciation of the hard work carried out by the kennel staff of the Federal University of Ouro Preto and for their special dedication during the execution of this project. The authors are also grateful for the use of the facilities at CEBIO, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais and Rede Mineira de Bioterismo (FAPEMIG). This work was supported by Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil (FAPEMIG grant: CBB CBB9202), PAPES IIIb (FIOCRUZ/RJ/2002) and CAPES. OAMF, ML and RCO are grateful to CNPq for fellowships.
[^1]: T1: 72 h after the first dose.
[^2]: T2: 72 h after the second dose.
[^3]: T3: 72 h after the third dose.
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Q:
Why is that REGEX not working?
.*?(?<=(?:FROM|JOIN))\s*(.*?)\s*(?=(?:ON|JOIN|WHERE|LIMIT|GROUP|ORDER|\(|;))
INPUT:
SELECT * FROM (SELECT * FROM table1, table2 WHERE bla,bla GROUP BY bla ORDER bla LIMIT bla) tableTmp UNION SELECT * FROM table3,table4 WHERE bla;
http://regex101.com/r/cE7tT8
I must be missing something, last part is not eaten by the wildcard...
It outputs: "table1, table2table3,table4WHERE bla;"
I tried combinations with '$' but either it does not match anything or either it leaves intact the last part
A:
Note that the link you provide does several substitutions. It makes three matches and does subs for each of them. You can see this by substituting with |\0| instead of your \1.
So the problem is that you have junk left over at the end after all these have been matched. A solution is to have the match consume characters up to the beginning of relevant portions of the next match.
This can be done by using negative lookahead. - Add (.(?!SELECT))* to the end of your regexp;
.*?(?<=(?:FROM|JOIN))\s*(.*?)\s*(?=(?:ON|JOIN|WHERE|LIMIT|GROUP|ORDER|\(|;))(.(?!SELECT))*
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Q:
How to deserialize an Xml String into an object that has properties with private setters?
I am receiving an Xml String over a network and I want to be able to put the contents of it within an object. When I keep the setters of the class as public, it works totally fine. However, I want to be able to keep them private, in which case I get the following error:
System.InvalidOperationException: 'Cannot deserialize type 'MyApp.Random' because it contains property 'data' which has no public setter.'
I have looked all over the internet and haven't found a solution.
My class is very simple, like this:
public class Random
{
public string data{ get; private set; }
public string abc{ get; private set; }
public string defg{ get; private set; }
}
This is how I'm trying to deserialize it:
var serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(Random));
result = (Random)serializer.Deserialize(new StringReader(xmlString));
A:
Fixed it. I just used the DataContractSerializer instead of the XmlSerializer and it worked like a charm. Here is the solution:
var ser = new DataContractSerializer(typeof(Random));
Random result = (Random)ser.ReadObject(new MemoryStream(xmlString));
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About repacks
Sorry for those who have requested files to be repacked and one of us hasn't gotten around to doing it yet. Cal's busy with site management and I'm sicker than hell.
Anyway, in order for us to repack them for you, you need to do the following things:
1: Add the files to an archive with WinRAR/7zip, whatever program you are using. Make sure it's a .zip, not a .rar.2: Name it the same name you got from when you extracted the files with Tims obj extractor. 3: Upload it to a hosting site and add a new topic.4: Make sure there are no folders in the .zip.5: Don't expect immediate results, we have many things to attend to. It may take 10 minutes, it may take a day. | 2024-03-05T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9223 |
Q:
Which really big number is bigger?
This question is tricky (and in particular harder than Which big number is bigger?), for those who like more challenging puzzles.
Input
Integers a1, a2, a3, a4, a5, b1, b2, b3, b4, b5 each in the range 1 to 10.
Output
True if a1^(a2^(a3^(a4^a5))) > b1^(b2^(b3^(b4^b5))) and False otherwise.
^ is exponentiation in this question.
Rules
This is code-golf. Your code must terminate correctly within 10 seconds for any valid input on TIO. If your language is not on TIO, the code should finish under 10 seconds on your machine.
You can output anything Truthy for True and anything Falsey for False.
Test cases
Recall that by the rules of exponentiaon, a1^(a2^(a3^(a4^a5))) == a1^a2^a3^a4^a5.
10^10^10^10^10 > 10^10^10^10^9
1^2^3^4^5 < 5^4^3^2^1
2^2^2^2^3 > 10^4^3^2^2
6^7^8^9^10 is not bigger than 6^7^8^9^10
10^6^4^2^2 < 10^6^2^4^2
2^2^2^2^10 > 2^2^2^10^2
10^9^8^7^6 < 6^7^8^9^10
3^1^10^10^10 > 2^1^10^10^10
9^10^10^10^10 < 10^9^10^10^10
New test cases from Kevin Cruijssen
[10,10,10,10,10, 10,10,10,10,9] #true
[2,2,2,2,3, 10,4,3,2,2] #true
[2,2,2,2,10, 2,2,2,10,2] #true
[10,10,10,10,10, 9,10,10,10,10] #true
[3,2,2,1,1, 2,5,1,1,1] #true
[2,2,3,10,1, 2,7,3,9,1] #true
[7,9,10,10,10, 6,9,10,10,10] #true
[3,2,2,2,2, 2,2,2,2,2] #true
[8,3,1,2,1, 2,2,3,1,1] #true
[2,4,2,1,1, 3,3,2,1,1] #true
[5,4,3,2,1, 1,2,3,4,5] #true
[1,2,3,4,5, 5,4,3,2,1] #false
[6,7,8,9,10, 6,7,8,9,10] #false
[10,6,4,2,2, 10,6,2,4,2] #false
[10,9,8,7,6, 6,7,8,9,10] #false
[1,10,10,10,10, 1,10,10,10,9] #false
[2,4,1,1,1, 2,2,2,1,1] #false
[2,2,2,1,1, 2,4,1,1,1] #false
[2,5,1,1,1, 3,2,2,1,1] #false
[4,2,1,1,1, 2,4,1,1,1] #false
[2,4,1,1,1, 4,2,1,1,1] #false
[2,3,10,1,1, 8,3,9,1,1] #false
[8,3,9,1,1, 2,3,10,1,1] #false
[2,4,1,1,1, 3,3,1,1,1] #false
[2,2,1,9,9, 2,2,1,10,10] #false
[2,2,1,10,10, 2,2,1,9,9] #false
[1,1,1,1,1, 1,2,1,1,1] #false
A:
Ruby, 150 bytes
See revisions for previous byte counts.
->a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j{l=->s,t=c{Math.log(s,t)};y,z=l[l[g,b]]-d**e+l[h]*i**=j,l[l[a,f]*b**c,g];a>1?f<2?1:b<2||g<2?z>h:c<2||d<2?l[z,h]>i:y==0?a>f:y<0:p}
-10 bytes thanks to @ValueInk
+16 bytes thanks to @RosLuP for bugs.
Try it online.
Compare different base powers-towers (of 'height' five)?
Ungolfed code:
-> a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j {
l =-> s, t = c {Math.log(s, t)}
i **= j
y = l[l[g, b]] - d ** e + l[h] * i
z = l[l[a, f] * b ** c, g]
if a == 1
return p
elsif f == 1
return 1
elsif b == 1 || g == 1
return z > h
elsif d == 1 || c == 1
return l[z, h] > i
elsif y == 0
return a > f
else
return y < 0
end
}
Code breakdown:
l =-> s, t = c {Math.log(s, t)}
This is the base t logarithm, which will be used to reduce the size of the numbers we are comparing. It defaults to base c when only one argument is given.
i **= j
y = l[l[g, b]] - d ** e + l[h] * i
z = l[l[a, f] * b ** c, g]
This updates i = i ** j since i never gets used on it's own, and y is the result of logging b^c^d^e == g^h^i(^j) twice and moving everything to one side. We then let z = l[a, f] * b ** c as the log base g of the log base f of a ** b ** c.
if a == 1
return p
elsif f == 1
return 1
1^b^c^d^e = 1 is never greater than f^g^h^i^j, and likewise, a^b^c^d^e is always greater than 1^g^h^i^j = 1 if a != 1. Note that return p returns nil, which is falsey, and return 1 returns 1, which is truthy.
elsif b == 1
return z > h
If b == 1 or g == 1, then this reduces to comparing a ** b ** c to f ** g ** h, which is done with two logs to both sides.
elsif d == 1 || c == 1
return l[z, h] > i
This compares a ** b ** c with f ** g ** h ** i by rearranging it as log[log[b ** c * log[a, f], g], h] compared to i. (Recall that i **= j in the beginning and z = log[b ** c * log[a, f], g].)
elsif y == 0
return a > f
else
return y < 0
end
This compares the 4 highest powers after logging both sides twice. If they are equal, it compares the base.
A:
Python 2, 671 612 495 490 611 597 bytes
lambda a,b:P(S(a,b))>P(S(b,a))if P(a)==P(b)else P(a)>P(b)
def S(a,b):
if a and a[-1]==b[-1]:
a.pop()
b.pop()
return S(a,b)
from math import*
L=log
E=exp
N=lambda m,n,x:N(m,n+1,L(x))if x>=1else N(m,n-1,E(x))if x<0else(m+n,x)
A=lambda a,n,x:(0,1)if a==1else(1,R(x,n)*L(a))if a<1else N(2,*C(L(L(a)),x,n-1))if n else(1,x*L(a))
def C(c,x,n):
if c*n==0:return(0if c else n,x+c)
z=R(x,n-1)
if z<=L(abs(c)):return(0,E(z)+c)
return N(1,*C(L(1-E(L(-c)-z)if c<0else 1+E(L(c)-z)),x,n-1))
def R(x,n):
try:exec'x=E(x)'*n
except:x=float('inf')
return x
P=lambda b:b and N(0,*A(b[0],*P(b[1:])))or(0,1)
-59 bytes thanks to @EmbodimentOfIgnorance
-117 bytes thanks to @Neil
+121 bytes for about five bug-fixes, all found by @ngn
Takes the inputs as two lists. NOTE: Also works with larger lists or those of unequal length. EDIT: No longer true; it still works if P(a) and P(b) result in different tuples, but if they are the same this updated code above only works with lists with a fixed size of 5 now.
Try it online.
Explanation:
Golfed version of this answer on math.stackexchange.com, so all credit goes to @ThomasAhle.
To quote his answer:
The idea is to represent power towers as a single floating point
number with \$n\$ exponentiations: \$(x\mid n) := exp^n(x)\$. Normalizing
\$x\in[0,1)\$, this format allows easy comparison between numbers.
What remains is a way to calculate \$a^{(x\mid n)}\$ for any real,
positive \$a\$. My Python code below is an attempt to do so, while being
as numerically stable as possibly, e.g. by using the log-sum trick. My
code runs in time proportional to the height of the tower (number of
apow calls) and the iterated-log of it's value (number of recursive
calls).
I haven't been able to find two towers with values close enough to
case my method to fail. At least for integer exponents. With
fractional exponents it is possible to create very towers too close
for my representation to handle. E.g. \$2^{2^{2^{2^0}}}<2^{2^{2^{2^{(1/2)^{2^{2^{2^2}}}}}}}\$
I would be interested in suggestions to other types of counter
examples, especially integer ones.
It seems to me that for the problem to be in P, we need to
non-numerical methods. It doesn't seem unlikely at all, that certain
analytical cases are harder than P.
Examples:
powtow([2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,2,4,2,2,2]) = (0.1184590219613409, 18)
powtow([9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9,9]) = (0.10111176550354063, 18)
powtow([2,2,5,2,7,4,9,3,7,6,9,9,9,9,3,2]) = (0.10111176550354042, 17)
powtow([3,3,6,3,9,4,2,3,2,2,2,2,2,3,3,3]) = (0.19648862015624008, 17)
Counter examples:
powtow([2,2,2,2,2,2,2]) = (0.8639310719129168, 6)
powtow([3,2,2,2,2,2,2]) = (0.8639310719129168, 6)
Regarding the counter examples, he mentions the following in the comment-section:
I believe if we bound the exponents so \$1<a<100\$ (or maybe a much larger upper bound) we can use my method for comparing the height 3 or 4 head of the tower. It should be strong enough to tell us if they are equal or one is larger. Plan B is to choose the highest tower. Plan C is the interesting one: At this point the values of the rest of the tower only matter if the heads are equal, so we can walk down the towers in parallel, stopping as soon as we see a differing value.
Hence the main thing to be proven is that once the head of a tower exceeds a certain point, and the rest of the exponents are bounded (and equally numerous), we can simply look at the top differing value. It's a bit counter intuitive, but it seems very likely from the simple inequalities you get.
Since plan A and B are irrelevant in this challenge, since the height is 5 for both power-towers we input, plan C it is. So I've changed P(a)>P(b) to P(S(a,b))>P(S(b,a))if P(a)==P(b)else P(a)>P(b) with the recursive function S(a,b). If P(a) and P(b) result in the same tuple, the P(S(a,b))>P(S(b,a)) will first remove trailing values which are equal at the same indices, before doing to same P(A)>P(B) check on these now shorter lists.
A:
05AB1E, 96 104 bytes
3èI4èmU8.$`m©I7èI2è.n*I6èI1è.nI2è.n+Vнi0ë5èi1ë2ô1èßi¦2£`mIнI5è.n*I6è.nDI7èDi\1›·<žm*ë.n}®›ëXYQiнI5è›ëXY›
Port of @SimplyBeautifulArt's Ruby answer, so make sure to upvote him!
+8 bytes as work-around, because \$\log_1(x)\$ should result in POSITIVE_INFINITY for \$x\gt1\$ and NEGATIVE_INFINITY for \$x\lt1\$, but results in 0.0 for both cases instead in 05AB1E (i.e. test cases [3,2,2,1,1,2,5,1,1,1] (POSITIVE_INFINITE case) and [2,4,1,1,1,3,3,1,1,1] (NEGATIVE_INFINITY case).
Input as a list of ten integers: [a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j].
Try it online or verify all test cases.
Explanation:
3èI4èm # Calculate d**e
U # And pop and store it in variable `X`
8.$`m # Calculate i**j
© # Store it in variable `®` (without popping)
I7èI2è.n # Calculate c_log(h)
* # Multiply it with i**j that was still on the stack: i**j * c_log(h)
I6èI1è.nI2è.n # Calculate c_log(b_log(g))
+ # And sum them together: i**j * c_log(h) + c_log(b_log(g))
V # Pop and store the result in variable `Y`
нi # If `a` is 1:
0 # Push 0 (falsey)
ë5èi # Else-if `f` is 1:
1 # Push 1 (truthy)
ë2ô1èßi # Else-if the lowest value of [c,d] is 1:
¦2£`m # Calculate b**c
IнI5è.n # Calculate f_log(a)
* # Multiply them together: b**c * f_log(a)
I6è.n # Calculate g_log(^): g_log(b**c * f_log(a))
D # Duplicate it
I7è # Push h
Di # Duplicate it as well, and if h is exactly 1:
\ # Discard the duplicated h
1› # Check if the calculated g_log(b**c * f_log(a)) is larger than 1
# (which results in 0 for falsey and 1 for truthy)
·< # Double it, and decrease it by 1 (it becomes -1 for falsey; 1 for truthy)
žm* # Multiply that by 9876543210 (to mimic POSITIVE/NEGATIVE INFINITY)
ë # Else:
.n # Calculate h_log(g_log(b**c * f_log(a))) instead
} # After the if-else:
®› # Check whether the top of the stack is larger than variable `®`
ëXYQi # Else-if variables `X` and `Y` are equal:
нI5è› # Check whether `a` is larger than `f`
ë # Else:
XY› # Check whether `X` is larger than `Y`
# (after which the top of the stack is output implicitly as result)
If anyone wants to try and golf it further, here is a helper program I've used to get the correct variables from the input-list.
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Māris Liepa
Māris Rūdolfs Liepa (27 July 1936, Riga – 26 March 1989, Moscow) was a Soviet Latvian ballet dancer. He graduated from Riga Choreography School where he was taught by Valentin Blinov (Russian: Валентин Блинов). He performed in Moscow for the first time in 1950. At the height of career, Liepa was considered one of the finest male dancers in the world and one of the most versatile, at home in a wide range of roles.
In 1953 Liepa began studies in Moscow Choreography School in a class taught by Nikolay Tarasov and initially was developing as character-role dancer, yet upon graduation transformed into a classic ballet dancer.
After graduation from Moscow Choreography School in 1955 he returned to Riga and the Latvian Opera and Ballet Theatre. The company of theatre went on road-show to Moscow during December of the same year, where Māris Liepa was noticed by one of the Bolshoi's prima ballerinas, Maya Plisetskaya. She invited Liepa to join her ballet company on a tour in Budapest in 1956. He accepted the invitation to become a part of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Moscow Academic Music Theatre, and after four seasons he became one of the lead artists.
Māris Liepa was invited to become a part of Moscow State Academic Bolshoi Theatre troupe that toured Poland, and shortly after this tour Liepa was offered a place in the company by the Theatre's Ballet Master Leonid Lavrovsky. Liepa's debut on the stage of the Moscow State Academic Bolshoi Theatre saw him perform Basil in Don Quixote, again with Maya Plisetskaya in the early 1960s, and shortly after he played the most crucial role of his career – Count Albert in staging of Giselle. Collaboration with the new Ballet Master of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre Yuri Grigorovich began in 1964. In 1966 Liepa had his first performance in re-staged Fokin's Spirit of the Rose, in 1968 he played a part in the new version of Spartacus and received the highest accolades for the role of Krass in 1970.
The relationship of Māris Liepa and the Ballet Master of the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre flattened during the 1970s and he remained off the list of performers of the new productions staged by Grigorovich. Liepa danced his last large role with the theater in 1977, in a staging of Chipollino. After leaving, he staged and organized several of his own creative performances and actively cooperated with the new ballet troupe of Boris Eifman.
Liepa submitted a resignation in 1982; however, the end to his ballet and artistic career was to come much later. He worked as a ballet teacher and became the Artistic Director of Sofia National Opera between 1983 and 1985. In 1989 Liepa created his own ballet theatre in Moscow.
Repertoire of Māris Liepa included couple dozen roles, from Swan Lake to Spartacus. He has performed on stages of Europe and USA. Liepa has played roles in movies and TV, in Hamlet and Spartacus. A book, I Want to Dance for Hundred Years, written by Māris Liepa, was published in Riga in 1981. Liepa is a winner of many distinguished Soviet Union awards, prizes and bestowals, including the Konstsantin Stanislavski medal, Paris Ballet Academy Vaslav Nijinsky award and Marius Petipa Prize.
Latvian National Opera hosts the annual Māris Liepa memorial concerts that are organized by his children - son Andris and daughters Ilze (ballet dancer) and Maria (actress and singer).
Film and television
1977:
See also
List of Russian ballet dancers
References
External links
Māris Liepa's website Charity Fondation
Page Māris Liepa's on The Gallery of Masters of Musical Theatre
Māris Liepa's website
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Category:Soviet male ballet dancers | 2024-03-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8453 |
175 A.2d 604 (1961)
Annette P. PEKOFSKY, Administratrix of the Estate of George Deigen, deceased, Appellant,
v.
Odell BLALOCK, Appellee.
No. 2821.
Municipal Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Argued October 9, 1961.
Decided November 29, 1961.
Rehearing Denied December 19, 1961.
Leonard B. Meyers, Washington, D. C., for appellant.
Karl G. Feissner, Washington, D. C., for appellee. Joseph B. Gildenhorn, Washington, *605 D. C., also entered an appearance for appellee.
Before HOOD and QUINN, Associate Judges, and SMITH, Chief Judge of The Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, sitting by designation.
SMITH, Judge.
This appeal is from a judgment on a trial finding for appellee Blalock in an action to recover wages against the estate of George Deigen, her deceased employer.[1] Appellant, administratrix of the decedent, seeks a reversal of the judgment alleging that part of the claim is barred by the statute of limitations and that the evidence corroborating appellee's testimony is insufficient to meet the requirements of Code 1951, § 14-302.
Appellee testified that she had been employed by the decedent in his grocery store as a clerk and bookkeeper from 1935 until his death in November 1959; that the terms of the employment relation were not clearly defined, but she received a salary and room and board; that she was responsible for preparing payroll records, tax returns and reports of the grocery business; that decedent paid her irregularly, often being months behind in his payments; that since 1953 she had been paid only by check; that some wages were due her for services rendered before July 1958; and that she had received no payment for the period from July 1958 to November 1959. An accountant, called by appellee as an expert witness, testified that audit of decedent's business records, cancelled checks and tax returns showed a net underpayment to appellee of $66.50 prior to July 1958 and no payments for the period from July 1958 to November 1959. On cross-examination he stated that no cash disbursements were listed under the payroll column of decedent's records.
After denial of a motion for a finding in her favor, appellant offered in evidence decedent's tax returns for the years 1953-1959 and rested. The trial court made a finding for the appellee in the amount of $2,937.42, only $66.50 of which was attributable to the period before July 1958.
Appellant first assigns as error the court's refusal to bar part of the claim because the statute of limitations had run. We believe this point is well taken. A party pleading the statute as an affirmative defense has the burden of proof unless the claim is barred on its face.[2] Here, appellee's own evidence shows that the portion of the claim relating to the period prior to July 1958 was barred by the statute. However, the trial court found the balance of the claim to be for the period after July 1958, which is within the three year statutory limit. We therefore hold that the statute of limitations barred only the claim for the earlier period and was not a defense as to the balance of $2,870.92.
Appellant next contends that appellee's testimony lacked the corroboration required under our statute prohibiting judgment against the representative of a decedent on the unsupported testimony of an adversary. We disagree. In Rosinski v. Whiteford[3] the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in interpreting the statute said:
"* * * the statute permits a judgment based essentially on the survivor's testimony if there is other evidence from which reasonable men might conclude that his testimony is probably true."
Each case depends upon its own facts, but the test is whether the evidence, taken as a whole, tends to make a story substantially more credible. The record contains sufficient *606 evidence confirming and supporting appellee's claim. Decedent's cancelled checks, the payroll records, and the tax returns all tend to corroborate appellee's testimony.
Accordingly, the judgment will be modified by reducing it to $2,870.92 and, as modified, is
Affirmed.
NOTES
[1] Initially, suit was filed by the District of Columbia under an assignment from the appellee pursuant to Code 1951, § 36-608 (Supp. VIII), but the claim was subsequently reassigned.
[2] Stern Equipment Co. v. Pogue, D.C.Mun. App., 117 A.2d 447 (1955).
[3] 87 U.S.App.D.C. 313, 184 F.2d 700, 701, 21 A.L.R.2d 1009 (1950).
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SERVICE WITH A SMILE: This veritable brigade of waiters and waitresses from Jane’s Kitchen who catered the Lord Mayor’s installation dinner in City Hall with professionalism and verve are quite the advertisement for our young people.
Having emerged in one piece from a series of joyous civic celebrations, I come away heartened by the vivacity and unquenchable spirit of our young people.
More than anything else, the themes of youth, of a bright future beckoning, of the rupturing of old restrictions, resonate in Belfast.
At Culture Night, an outrageous explosion of arts in a city reeling from the loss of one of its most-loved landmarks in an accidental blaze, the streets resounded with song and poetry. The emphasis was on the thrill of creating art rather than its excellence – though highpoints there were many including the lighting up of the often staid St Anne’s Cathedral, earning its status once again as the Cathedral of Belfast, and the Health Service choir in Rosemary Street Church, a jewel in our radical Presbyterian crown.
But the city wasn’t only given over to 250 different art events in its core but, correctly, to legions of young people who are taking ownership of a city for too long stuck in the past.
And that move towards a more youthful city, a city where the future can no longer be denied, was only reinforced at the installation dinner for the new Lord Mayor of Belfast Deirdre Hargey.
I was brought up never to reveal a lady’s age but suffice to say that she is on the right side of 40 which is a magnificent age for a political leader who remains steadfastly committed to a fair future for all.
She is not a fan of the term Lord Mayor preferring the more egalitarian Mayor but, for me, somehow the older appellation contrasts impishly with her searing focus on a new era.
At the packed house for her installation dinner in the Dome of Delight, I was privileged to meet so many people committed to a diverse and inclusive Belfast – especially representatives of our ebullient LGBT community and of our can-do ethnic minorities. My thoughts ran to who used to come to these affairs when they were but dusty and dull venerations of a departing era. My goodness, how times have changed. (I know that of which I speak: when a councillor in Belfast from 1987-1997, I was banned from the Lord Mayor’s Parlour — I bear no hard feelings but do salute karma.) How blessed we are to live in a time of change — as the First Citizen’s fearless chaplain, Baptist Pastor Karen Sethuraman reminded us in a powerful invocation.)
But my eye was also caught by the professionalism and passion of the young staff (to whom I don’t presume to ascribe any particular worldview) of Jane’s Kitchen serving us with consummate ease. In their own way, they too are great ambassadors for a city founded on hard work and endeavour and I was pleased that they allowed me to capture them in their sartorial splendour before they headed for home.
HOLY SHOW: ST Anne’s Cathedral lit up with an amazing light show to mark Culture Night. (Click to view.)
Since we last chatted, I had the great privilege of addressing audiences in both New York and Belfast who are advocates for the prosperous and shared Belfast we believe in. Our eyes are set firmly on the Belfast International Homecoming from 28-30 November and, with the support of the Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh (another exemplary leader at a time when political heroes are in short supply) the Golden Bridges conference in Boston linking Derry and Donegal with Massachusetts.
I am grateful to these Friends of Belfast who are staying the course despite frustrating political stasis at home. Their reward too will come — not least because of their selfless and diligent work — in a united and prosperous Belfast. As they know, there is another face of Belfast beyond the news headlines. One that reflects bridge-building and tireless enterprise, community building and compassion. In fact, that Belfast will be on show on 18 October when the Aisling Awards celebrates the best of Belfast.
I’m thrilled that one of the top awards on that night will go to an institution which American genius Kurt Vonnegut once described as our greatest creation ever: the Fire Service. The fire brigade of Belfast enjoys the universal support of the people of the city. And, of course we could all learn from the firefighter who will put his or her own life on the line by rushing into a burning building to save life regardless of creed, colour or class. Now there’s a credo for the new Belfast! | 2024-02-22T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1643 |
Q:
What is Timothy's role in the early church?
It's pretty obvious to me that Paul was mentoring Timothy in the new testament, but what was Timothy's role within the church? Was he an assistant to Paul, Paul's representative, or was he actually a young church leader such as a pastor?
A:
Apparently Timothy was a traveling preacher like Paul, who Paul mentioned in several of his epistles, as well as writing two epistles directly to Timothy. Paul called Timothy his own "son in the faith" in both epistles to Timothy, and they did a lot of traveling together, (Acts 20: 4, 1 Thessalonians 1: 1, 2 Corinthians 1: 1), and he did a lot of traveling and preaching on his own. He was imprisoned and released at least once (we're not told why), and Paul considered him his most capable and most trusted assistant.
| 2024-04-24T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9066 |
Keeping Up With Technology
Hybrid Robots Handle Up to 22 lb
From: Plastics Technology
Issue: May 2008
A new line of hybrid servo/pneumatic robots suited to presses from 50 to 550 tons comes from Star Automation Inc., Menonomee Falls, Wis.
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A new line of hybrid servo/pneumatic robots suited to presses from 50 to 550 tons comes from Star Automation Inc., Menonomee Falls, Wis. Its NP-GII line is offered in three styles, each featuring servo drive for the traverse and vertical motion, and pneumatic drive for the strip stroke, all controlled by its STEC controller that reportedly keeps movements accurate to ±0.1 mm. The NPS version adds a sprue/runner sub-arm. There is also a telescoping-arm version for low ceilings. (262) 253-3550 • www.starautomation.com | 2024-02-24T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3649 |
Q:
"logical constant" vs "logical variable"
I'm learning introduction to logic on coursera offered by Michael Genesereth with Stanford University, where the the course used the term "logical constant" to denote a proposition sentence.
For example:
If it is raining, then it is cold. Using letter r to represent it is raining, and using letter c to represent it is cold, then the sentence changed to r→c, where r and c are called logical constant which could be allocated with True and false value.
My confusion is, instead of logical constant, wouldn't it be more appropriate to call r and c logical variable, since their value could replaced by any human language proposition or logical value True and false.
A:
In first order logics, true and false are not values that are taken on by bound or free variables. If you have a background in software this may be confusing since you can store true/false into variables just as easily as storing integers or strings.
So if you have an expression like $$\forall x ~ P(x)$$
then $P$ holds for every object in the domain of discourse. But true/false are not objects in the universe (in first order logics), so you cannot infer $P(\top)$ or $P(\bot)$. That is why there is a grammatical distinction between operators (boolean to boolean), relations (universe to boolean), and functions (universe to universe). So your author is distinguishing between free variables that take on values from the universe and so called "logical constants" that take on values of true or false.
Aside, this distinction does not exist logics like untyped lambda calculus. In those, true/false and natural numbers are both represented using the same grammatical rules.
| 2023-08-29T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9239 |
Resistance Retribution – Developer Interview and Walkthrough
In case you guys haven’t heard, Resistance: Retribution is coming to the PlayStation Portable, and has been making it’s way around the world from E3, to Leipzig, to PAX; gathering awards everywhere it goes (we’re up to 23 now!). We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Co-Directors John Garvin and Chris Reese to give you a look into what we’ve been showing, where the game is headed, and more.
Here’s a walkthrough from the PAX show floor, with Sony Bend’s Chris Reese:
And John Garvin helps round out the story by answering these questions:
1. How will you translate the PS3 Resistance experience onto the portable screen?
For us, Resistance is all about killing powerful aliens with powerful weapons in a cool alternate-history 1950’s setting. Our goal from the beginning was to capture the essence of Resistance’s core gameplay, while at the same time putting our spin on it. The “Bend Game Studio” spin is all about creating a fun game that is also a dramatic, in-depth story. We knew we wanted a sequel that took place right after Resistance: Fall of Man, but before the events in R2. While playing through RFOM I had discovered a few elements that I thought were great story hooks — things like the Cloven, or the fact that we never saw any female Chimera, so I spent some time talking to Ted Price and the guys at Insomniac, pitching ideas I had about where we could take the Resistance story on the PSP. They loved our story so we just went with it. The PSP game is probably a little more “intimate” — if you can use that word on an experience where you’re blasting the hell out of aliens — because the game focuses on the personal story of a new character we created — a British private named James Grayson. After a personal tragedy, Grayson goes on a vendetta to destroy every Chimera conversion center he can find. Eventually he learns that his efforts have been futile… in France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Chimera have evolved and now use a new method of converting humans to aliens. The French resistance, called the Maquis, enlist Grayson’s help, and he joins Cartwright and Parker in Operation Overstrike — the beginning of the war to retake the European continent. So we have a great personal story, as Grayson tries to come to terms with his own demons, set against the backdrop of a horrible war fought in places like Rotterdam, Luxembourg, Bonn and Paris.
2. What is the best thing about developing for PSP?
The thing I like best about PSP is the team size. At Bend Game Studio we have about 40 team members, which is a great size for a team. We have enough key talent to make AAA games that have high production values, but we’re small enough that everyone knows everyone and we get stuff done without a lot of middle management.
3. What is your favorite game on PSP?
My personal favorite is still Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror or Syphon Filter: Logan’s Shadow, mostly because I poured so much creative energy into them. Two games that I finished this year, and really loved, were God of War and Patapon. Two really different games in terms of subject matter, genre, and style, but each a lot of fun in it’s own way. In fact, these two games are really good examples of why the PSP is such a great hand-held platform. You have a quirky game like Patapon that sort of carves new territory in the “rhythm / action” genre, and a really good translation of a hard-core console action title, side by side on my gaming shelf. And you won’t find a game like GOW on competing hand-helds anytime soon.
4. What is one of your guilty pleasures when it comes to PSP games?
Playing games late at night while in bed. Seriously. It seems like the only time I can find to catch-up on my PSP games is late at night and there’s no more comfortable place to kick back than in bed. With the headphones on, I don’t keep my wife awake, though she was getting irritated when I was playing God of War because it’s hard not to get vocal when you die. To me, portable doesn’t just mean “play on a bus or an airplane,” it means, “play anywhere that isn’t your couch in front of your PS3.” :)
5. Where is the weirdest place you have ever played your PSP?
See above.
6. What is your favorite non-gaming PSP feature? Why?
Probably the web stuff. The PSP’s a pretty good platform for checking news… the screens a little bigger than my Blackberry’s, and websites are easier to navigate. Next would be the ability to watch movies on it — while flying, it’s a lot more convenient to watch a movie on my PSP than on my laptop.
7. How will you push the PSP hardware with Resistance?
We’re pushing it pretty hard. As you know this is our third game on the platform and we’re constantly making improvements to our engine. Chris Reese, the Technical director and co-studio director, pushes his tech team pretty hard. We’ve done a complete upgrade on our animation system, adding support for multiple skeletons so we could implement all the different types of Chimera; we’ve upgraded our character system, adding specular highlights so you can see light reflecting off of Grayson’s leather jacket; we’ve also upped the size of our character textures so everything looks crisp and clean; we’ve put in a more robust streaming system so we can have more detail in the levels, more sounds, more character models, more animations; we’ve created an entirely new enemy system so that we can have more of them on screen at once — in Logan’s Shadow, you might see 4-6 terrorists at a time, not in Resistance: Retribution, you can see 15 Leapers at once. We’ve also optimized a lot of systems in order to push out our drawing distance so we could attempt to capture the sheer scale of the Resistance vistas. So far the team is doing a great job capturing the Resistance look and feel.
8. This is your third PSP game; what have you learned over the last two projects that you can apply to Resistance?
Aside from all the technical and engine enhancements noted above, we’ve learned a lot about making shooters fun on the PSP. We’ve taken the aiming system that we refined in Logan’s Shadow and Dark Mirror, and we’ve simplified it into an aim assist system that we think is pretty revolutionary on the PSP — we wanted to make the game as easy to play as we could by reducing the reliance on using the four face buttons to aim — but at the same time, not take away the sense of “skilled” shooting that a game like Resistance provides. The other thing I think we’ve learned how to do well on the PSP, is crafting a compelling player experience. For us this is a combination of challenging combat scenarios, creative level design, and dramatic storytelling. We don’t want the game to get repetitive, so we break up the pacing of the game play, we add new challenges, we create unexpected story hooks, we give the player reasons to look around, we create areas where they have to use their heads as well as their weapons. As long as we end up with a game that we want to play ourselves, we’re pretty happy.
Too bad this comes out after R2 releases since it’s supposed to take place before the events of R2. I like playing my games in chronological order however I doubt I’ll be able to hold off playing R2 until this…LOL!
I was so elated to hear Sony Bend was behind this Resistance title. I absolutely loved what they did with my all time favorite series (Syphon Filter), by far my favorite 2 titles on the PSP. When Resistance: Retribution is done please make another SF, the ending in Logans Shadow is a highly unacceptable cliffhanger.
I’ve looked over the upcoming games and this is the only title that peaks my interest, I hope it comes out early 09. Patience is not one of my virtues. Oh almost forgot, for those of us who love the Syphon Filter control settings, can you add it as an option? I am not sure how Retributions control scheme is.
Will we see a similar reward system in R:R as we did in the PSP Syphon Filter games (including he unlocking bonus stages to play and deleted game scenes, etc)? That’s what made me play the SF games repeatedly :)
I wasn’t even considering this game even though I am a Resistance fan. But after seeing your aim assist system in action in the video above I am completely sold. Great job. Looking for more of Retribution. Did you just say female Chimera? Sweet.
don’t have a PSP yet, but i know AAA games like this will help the Sony bottom line..any way the 2 versions, (the new PS3 sequel and the new PSP game) will be able to communicate with each other if you buy them both? | 2024-04-12T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1939 |
Rib cartilage in Asian rhinoplasty: new trends.
Costal cartilage has many advantages over other grafting materials because of its large quantity and high biocompatibility. As a result, it has been considered as a good option for Asian rhinoplasty. However, costal cartilage is difficult to use and is associated with a high complication rate. To avoid the disadvantages and complications of costal cartilage graft, several techniques have been proposed in the literature. This review addresses the conventional uses of costal cartilage in Asian rhinoplasty and recent updates. Different techniques have been reported for Asian rhinoplasty using costal cartilage. Solid-block costal cartilage and diced cartilage with or without wrapping materials are widely used for dorsal augmentation. Many different grafting techniques for the tip and septal reconstruction have been reported by numerous surgeons. When using costal cartilage graft, surgeons should pay attention to both graft complications, such as warping or infection, and donor-site morbidity. Several strategies have recently been developed to avoid these complications. This article summarises grafting options for Asian rhinoplasty using costal cartilage and possible complications. This information may assist with proper selection of appropriate techniques for harvesting, carving and grafting costal cartilage. | 2024-07-14T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5046 |
Recently, there has been interest in minimally invasive and percutaneous replacement of cardiac valves. In the specific context of pulmonary valve replacement, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2003/0199971 A1 and 2003/0199963 A1, both filed by Tower, et al. and incorporated herein by reference, describe a valved segment of bovine jugular vein, mounted within an expandable stent, for use as a replacement pulmonary valve. The replacement valve is mounted on a balloon catheter and delivered percutaneously via the vascular system to the location of the failed pulmonary valve and expanded by the balloon to compress the native valve leaflets against the right ventricular outflow tract, thereby anchoring and sealing the replacement valve.
As described in the articles: “Percutaneous Insertion of the Pulmonary Valve”, Bonhoeffer, et al., Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2002; 39: 1664-1669 and “Transcatheter Replacement of a Bovine Valve in Pulmonary Position”, Bonhoeffer, et al., Circulation 2000; 102: 813-816, both incorporated herein by reference in their entireties, the replacement pulmonary valve may be implanted to replace native pulmonary valves or prosthetic pulmonary valves located in valved conduits. Other articles that describe features of percutaneous valve implantation include Louise Coats, et al., “The Potential Impact of Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Stent Implantation on Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Re-Intervention,” European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (England), April 2005, pgs. 536-43; Peter C. Block, et al., “Percutaneous Approaches to Valvular Heard Disease,” Current Cardiology Reports (United States), March 2005, pgs. 108-13; Georg Lutter, et al., “Percutaneous Valve Replacement: Current State and Future Prospects,” Annals of Thoracic Surgery (Netherlands), December 2004, pgs. 2199-206; Younes Boudjemline, et al., “Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Replacement in a Large Right Ventricular Outflow Tract: An Experimental Study,” Journal of the American College of Cardiology (United States), Mar. 17, 2004, pgs. 1082-7; S. Khambadkone, et al., “Percutaneous Implantation of Pulmonary Valves,” Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (England), November 2003, pgs. 541-18; Y. Boudjemline, et al., “Percutaneous Valve Insertion: A New Approach,” Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (United States), March 2003, pgs. 741-2; Philipp Bonhoeffer, et al., “Percutaneous Insertion of the Pulmonary Valve,” Journal of the American College of Cardiology (United States), May 15, 2002, pgs. 1664-9; Younes Boudjemline, et al., “Steps Toward Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement,” Circulation (United States), Feb. 12, 2002, pgs. 775-8; P. Bonhoeffer, et al., “Percutaneous Replacement of Pulmonary Valve in a Right-Ventricle to Pulmonary-Artery Prosthetic Conduit with Valve Dysfunction,” Lancet (England), Oct. 21, 2000, pgs 1403-5; P. Bonhoeffer, et al., “Transcatheter Implantation of a Bovine Valve in Pulmonary Position: A Lamb Study,” Circulation (United States), Aug. 15, 2000, pgs. 813-6; G. O. Yonga et al., “Effect of Percutaneous Balloon Mitral Valvotomy on Pulmonary Venous Flow in Severe Mitral Stenosis,” East African Medical Journal (Kenya), January 1999, pgs. 28-30; and G. O. Yonga, et al., “Percutaneous Transluminal Balloon Valvuloplasty for Pulmonary Valve Stenosis: Report on Six Cases,” East African Medical Journal (Kenya), April 1994, pgs. 232-5, all of which are also incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
The approach to pulmonary valve replacement described in the above patent applications and articles remains a viable treatment for certain patients. In particular, the Melody valve is a commercial form of a pulmonary valve replacement available from Medtronic, Inc. that is usable according to the above noted approach. Other techniques have also been developed to broaden those patients that can benefit from such pulmonary valve replacement procedures including the provision of other size valves than those of sizes that can be created from the size range of available valved segments of bovine jugular veins.
A delivery system that is associated with the Melody pulmonary valve is also commercially available from Medtronic, Inc. The Melody delivery system is a catheter system that includes an inflatable balloon at a distal end of the device onto which the pulmonary valve replacement is crimped. This system is designed for control and steerability from a proximal end of the device for guiding the pulmonary valve replacement to position within a patient's heart via the patient's vasculature. In particular, this system is designed for deployment by the balloon at the patient's native pulmonary valve annulus as accessed via the femoral vein of the patient. The valve is typically sheathed as crimped directly onto the distal balloon of the delivery system and includes the ability to slide the sheath from covering the collapsed replacement valve so that the balloon can thereafter be expanded for permanently deforming and expanding the metal structure of the replacement valve into a permanent position at the pulmonary valve annulus.
Percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures are also being investigated. One such valve that has been successfully deployed from a catheter delivery system is the CoreValve aortic valve and system, that is also available from Medtronic, Inc. The CoreValve aortic valve replaces the aortic valve in patients with severe aortic stenosis. The valve leaflets are provided by utilizing a bovine pericardial valve that is sutured to the expandable metal frame. This expandable metal frame, however, utilizes Nitinol metal allow so that the frame and thus the aortic valve is self-expanding for controlled deployment at the aortic valve annulus. This frame structure is typically around 5 cm long and is shaped along its length with a non-uniform diameter for improved anchoring of the aortic valve in position at the valve annulus. Further disclosure of aspects of the CoreValve aortic valve and delivery system are provided within U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,682,390, 7,780,726 and 7,892,281.
Delivery of the CoreValve aortic valve prosthesis or any other percutaneous and self-expandable aortic valve prosthesis typically requires a movable sheath at the distal end of a delivery system that maintains a compressed valve prosthesis beneath the sheath. Retraction of the sheath in a proximal direction of the delivery system as controlled from the proximal end of the delivery system is controlled for deploying the self-expandable valve prosthesis from one end thereof to another. Specifically, a distally positioned end of the valve prosthesis initially expands as the sheath is retracted while a proximally positioned end of the valve prosthesis remains collapsed within the confines of the sheath. A gradual expansion is thus controlled so that the full prosthetic valve is deployed in position, such as at a particular valve annulus. Typically, controlled expansion is conducted by maintaining the prosthetic valve as positioned on the distal end of the delivery system at a precise position, such as determined by fluoroscopy, while sliding the sheath proximally relative to the prosthetic valve and distal end of the delivery system. Self-expansion of the valve prosthesis deploys the prosthesis in this precise position and expansion of the metal frame of the prosthetic valve anchors the prosthetic valve in place. The sliding movement of the sheath can be conducted manually by a surgeon, for example, and such movement can be facilitated and controlled by mechanical means incorporated within a handle at the proximal end of the delivery system.
One such delivery system that has been designed for delivery of a self-expanding valve prosthesis is the AccuTrak™ delivery system that is commercially available from Medtronic, Inc. and is provided as a part of a system including the CoreValve aortic valve prosthesis, discussed above. | 2024-03-04T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1368 |
Winner of both the Grand Jury Prize for dramatic feature and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, director Ryan Coogler's FRUITVALE STATION follows the true story of Oscar Grant (Michael B.… MoreWinner of both the Grand Jury Prize for dramatic feature and the Audience Award for U.S. dramatic film at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, director Ryan Coogler's FRUITVALE STATION follows the true story of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother (Octavia Spencer), whose birthday falls on New Year's Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz), who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to Tatiana (Ariana Neal), their beautiful four year-old daughter. Crossing paths with friends, family, and strangers, Oscar starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easily. His resolve takes a tragic turn, however, when BART officers shoot him in cold blood at the Fruitvale subway stop on New Year's Day. Oscar's life and tragic death would shake the Bay Area - and the entire nation - to its very core. (c) Weinstein
It's hard not to watch Fruitvale Station with a coiled dread... Yet, Coogler's greatest achievement may be in reminding us that Grant was a work in progress with people who loved him in spite of his flaws and because of his hopes.
Nijla Mu'min
Shadow and Act
This is a film for the people, a film for feelers and thinkers who want to see a story about a flawed person who loved his daughter and family.
The intimacy of debut writer-director Ryan Coogler's approach to the film and the no-frills, believably real quality of the main performances combine to drive the senselessness of Oscar's killing home with visceral impact.
You wonder if Coogler would have felt freer had Grant somehow lived that night, if the director weren't put in a position where he felt the need to honor the dead by bringing him to dramatic life. But he believes in his ambition.
A tragic story of intolerance and injustice that sustains an ubiquitous tension right from the first scene (when we are told how it all ends) and eschews any… MoreA tragic story of intolerance and injustice that sustains an ubiquitous tension right from the first scene (when we are told how it all ends) and eschews any hint of melodrama, showing Oscar as a three-dimensional person with qualities and flaws in order to remind us of the value of human life.
Daniel Perry
Based on a true story, and beginning with its ending, there should be no tension in this movie - you know how it will turn out. And yet, the run-up is… MoreBased on a true story, and beginning with its ending, there should be no tension in this movie - you know how it will turn out. And yet, the run-up is compelling and honest quotidian drama, and the young leads Michael B. Jordan (veteran of The Wire, no surprise) and Melonie Diaz create characters you truly invest in. Gritty, beautiful film without a contrived plot; a kind of "in memoriam" movie that's realistic and unsentimental. Refreshing!
Dan Schultz
A riveting, incredibly well-acted account of the last hours in the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) before he was wrongly shot by police after a fight… MoreA riveting, incredibly well-acted account of the last hours in the life of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) before he was wrongly shot by police after a fight broke out early on New Year's Day at a train station. The film takes a look at his family, his troubled past, his unknown future, and the kind of man he was in general. While there are many parts of the movie in which the viewer will ask themselves, "I wonder if that was REALLY true", it is undeniable that this movie is a powerhouse, led by a masterful, heartbreaking performance from Michael B. Jordan. It is a travesty that Jordan did not receive an Oscar nomination. It is one of those movies where you obviously know how it is going to end, and that makes it a somber view, before it explodes at its finale and shows how a young life was lost at the hands of an aggressive police unit who clearly overstepped their bounds.
Nate Zoebl
In the early hours of New Year's Day in 2009, 22-year-old Oscar Grant was forcefully escorted off the Oakland transit system by armed officers. He was… MoreIn the early hours of New Year's Day in 2009, 22-year-old Oscar Grant was forcefully escorted off the Oakland transit system by armed officers. He was believed to be involved in some sort of gang-related scuffle on the train. Over the din of confusion, shouting, and anger, Oscar was shot and killed by a transit cop. His death sparked waves of outrage in his hometown and grabbed national headlines. Ryan Coogler was so passionate about Oscar's death that he decided to write and direct a movie detailing the last hours of Grant's life. He snagged Michael B. Jordan and Octavia Spencer (The Help) to star, attached Forrest Whitaker (Lee Daniels' The Butler) as a producer, and the ensuing film, Fruitvale Station, debuted at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and won the top honors. Thanks to Coogler, many more people will have a chance to get to know Oscar Grant as a person rather than an unfortunate statistic.
Coogler creates a remarkable debut film for himself, one where the details of life feel richly realized and observed. Sure there are obvious symbolic metaphors introduced like boiling lobsters and a lost dog that dies in Oscar's arms (yes, foreshadowing), but as a whole Fruitvale Station feels like real life transposed onto celluloid. Coogler also works hard to humanize all the participants in his film, save for the transit cops at the end. There is a refreshing lack of judgment throughout the film as people are allowed to be the ambiguous creatures we are. No more so than Oscar. He has moments that make you wince, but mostly we watch a man struggling to get his life in order. He's terrific with his daughter, loving and naturally attentive; he puts his family's needs ahead of his own when it comes to money; he even helps a stranger learn how flash fry a fish, though there's a hint of flirtation guiding his actions. But he also can't hold onto a job, has trouble being more actionable in his life's decisions, and temptation is always banging on his door to lead him back to prison. He's a complicated man and Jordan (Chronicle) masterfully brings the man and his complexities to life. This is a star-making performance by Jordan (as was his turn on The Wire) and I was stunned at how easily Jordan dissolves completely into his role. There isn't a physical nuance or line delivery that feels false. It's a sympathetic humanization and Jordan's performance is a gift. Combined with Coogler's deft handling, Fruitvale Station is engrossing.
For much of the film I felt like I was attending a funeral. It's hard to watch at times, especially watching Oscar's family wait at the hospital for the news we already know is coming. It reminded me of 2006's United 93, where the overwhelming sense of dread held over every scene, every innocuous moment held the extra weight that it would be the last time this person was doing this or talking to this person; the dread of waiting for the end we all know is coming. Coogler opens his film with real phone video recordings of the death of Oscar Grant, so from the first moment on we're awaiting the horrible inevitability. I suppose it gives every moment an extra dimension of pathos, and to some this may be cheap and easy, but it all comes down to perspective. Surely if you knew the final day of your life, you'd likely find extra meaning in the simplest things, bidding goodbye in a thousand different subtle ways. This message isn't exactly new; it was already old when Thornton Wilder hammered it home in his 1937 play Our Town. Carpe Diem, seize the day, live every moment like it's your last, stop and smell the roses; you get the idea. And so, the entire running time of Fruitvale Station is a mournful examination on the contradictions, complexities, and connections of a single human life.
Oscar Grant is not lionized as a saint nor is he vilified as some mindless thug without redemption. Carefully, Coogler constructs a complicated man struggling to right his life. Through flashbacks we see he's spent time in prison, and he's got a quick flash of a temper that can lead him into impulsive and violent confrontations. It's significant that we see this prison flashback to summarize completely the life Oscar is trying not to return to. The temptation is always present to fall back on old patterns of comfort, namely cheating on his girlfriend (he has a lot of girls' numbers in his phone) and going back to selling drugs to make ends meet. Oscar's ongoing struggle with personal responsibility has cost him his supermarket job (he was late far too often), and he's kept this news to himself, choosing not to worry those close to him. But his options are limited as an ex-con, let alone a guy fighting his own demons, but he keeps fighting because the Oscar we see, the glimpses of what he could become, are one who wants to be better. He dumps his supply of drugs rather than go through with a sale. The gesture is noble but also partially self-destructive from a pragmatically financial way of thinking. He's in a deeper hole, money-wise, but he seems committed to making the change. A late encounter with a kind stranger also provides the possibility of a new job, a new chance, one that seems all the more tragic because we know it is a promise that will never be captured. Oscar Grant was likely never going to be a man who changed the world. He was an ordinary man. But we still mourn the death of ordinary men, even those who have made mistakes and are fallible.
It's impossible to view Fruitvale Station without its relevant connections to the Trayvon Martin case of 2012. Both of these men were black youths deemed to be "up to no good" with quick judgment skewed by prevailing racial bias. Both men were killed for being viewed as threats due to their race and gender. However, unlike Trayvon, we have a litany of witnesses and video evidence documenting the senseless execution of Oscar Grant. That transit officer argued he mistook his tazer for his gun because, surely, a suspect who is already handcuffed, face down on the ground, and having his head pressed down with the boot of an officer, surely that man needs to be tazed just for good measure. That officer, by the way, served 11 months of a two-year prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter (justice served?). It's senseless tragedy built upon miscalculated racial alarm, and the reason we have a movie, the reason there were riots in Oakland, is because this specific case had witnesses. How many other innocent young men die every year because someone wrongly and hastily deemed them to be "up to no good"?
Coogler isn't trying to stir the pot of racial animus or deify Oscar Grant into some martyr for the cause. Fruitvale Station only follows the last day of Oscar Grant's life but in doing so it becomes an illumination of a human life. Oscar was an ordinary man before he met so unfortunate an end, but Coogler wants us to remember him not simply as a newspaper headline, but as a person. It's a worthy endeavor that succeeds heartily but may prove to be dull to many, including several of my own friends and critical colleagues. I can't argue that the life of Oscar Grant is notable to follow beyond the sad final twenty minutes. But that doesn't bother me, because with the talents of Coogler and Jordan and their indomitable sense of purpose, the film becomes a fitting portrait of Oscar Grant as a human being and a life lived, not just a life prematurely extinguished. It's powerful, upsetting, brimming with emotion and fury, and it's also eerily relevant to today and will, I fear, only continue to be more relevant as the next Oscar Grant or Trayvon Martin captures the national spotlight. Coogler's excellently realized film is a eulogy to an ordinary man, flaws and all, but also a call to do better.
Nate's Grade: A-
Pierluigi Puccini
Michael B. Jordan excels in a sensitive portrayal of a troubled young man, unaware that his time is running out. A poignant story with simple but gripping… MoreMichael B. Jordan excels in a sensitive portrayal of a troubled young man, unaware that his time is running out. A poignant story with simple but gripping storytelling.
Matthew Samuel Mirliani
Well-paced, well-crafted, and ultimately heartbreaking, Fruitvale Station is a short but timely film that tells an important story.
Josh Lewis
For me, 2013 has been kind of a down year in terms of quality cinema, but Fruitvale Station is one of the best films I have seen this year and deserves a wider… MoreFor me, 2013 has been kind of a down year in terms of quality cinema, but Fruitvale Station is one of the best films I have seen this year and deserves a wider audience than it will probably get. This is a true story and some people stay away from those, but the story is powerful enough that I think the film will work for people that don't like true stories. The acting is great and the movie is gritty and realistic. Throughout the film there is an overwhelming sense of dread and the suspense slowly keeps coming until it gets to the point where every move that every character makes you are just waiting for something horrible to happen. I was completely absorbed the entire time. I'm looking forward to future endeavors from all these newcomers involved. Truly a great film.
Mark Walker
I have to admit that the events that took place involving Oscar Grant on December 31st, 2009, weren't all that familiar to me. I have vague memories of… MoreI have to admit that the events that took place involving Oscar Grant on December 31st, 2009, weren't all that familiar to me. I have vague memories of hearing something but there wasn't very much UK media coverage about this day. As a result, I went into this film rather blind and for those that find themselves in the same situation as myself, I'd advise that they leave it that way. It makes the story all the more effective and hard-hitting but even if you are aware of this man and what happened, there's still no denying how raw and effecting this film truly is.
22 year-old Bay Area resident Oscar Grant (Michael B.Jordan) has a bit of colourful past but he wants to change so that he can be a better son to his mother (Octavia Spencer), a better partner to his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and, most importantly, a better father to his young daughter (Ariana Neal). However he hard he tries, though, his fate isn't always in his own hands.
In the event of giving away too many details, I'll try to avoid spoilers where I can here. I'm sure that by now, most people will be aware of how the events played out, either by reading others' reviews or being aware of it first hand but it's not my intention to reveal anything for those that are still in the dark. As previously mentioned I knew very little about the story other than hearing some glowing reviews (which I largely avoided) and that the film won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. These were enough to know that I had to check the film out. I'm really glad I did, but it also left me speechless. When the end credits were rolling, I sat in silence with the emotional weight almost too heavy to bare.
This is a heartfelt and harrowing story that benefits all the more from first time director Ryan Cooglar's documentary like approach. There is a heavy sense of realism and the largely unknown cast, deliver fantastic performances. The real standout is, of course, a towering lead performance by Michael B. Jordan. The only time I've seen this actor was in 2012's impressive found-footage film "Chronicle" but after this, I'm certain we'll be seeing a lot more of him. This young actor is a real talent and he brings the requisite heart and commitment to portraying Oscar Grant. He makes sure that we empathise with his character despite his personal flaws and maintains the balance of a story that could easily have fell too far into sentiment or manipulation. Oscar Grant was a family man but he was by no means perfect. He struggled to provide for his family and had served time in prison for drug dealing, as well as possessing a temper that would often get him in trouble. Despite these failings, his heart always seemed in the right place and Jordan displays a whole myriad of emotions to capture this flawed individual striving for a better life. Will Jordan be remembered when the Academy Award nominations are handed out? Probably not, but I certainly wouldn't complain if he did feature. He delivers one of the performances of the year here.
With all this in mind, it would seem that this is a downbeat and depressing film. It's not. For the most part, we are given an intimate glimpse into this man's life and there are many positives to be taken from it. The approach is naturalistic and never comes across as intrusive or with a heavy heart. That is... until the devastatingly, visceral and emotional finale.
With a solid, multi-dimensional, leading performance that's reminiscent of a young Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan will not go unrecognised. Nor will the very talented writer-director Ryan Cooglar who, in his debut, delivers one the best and most harrowing films of 2013.
Mark Walker
Spencer S.
While racially motivated police violence isn't anything new, "Fruitvale Station" is a feature to watch in our present political climate, in lieu… MoreWhile racially motivated police violence isn't anything new, "Fruitvale Station" is a feature to watch in our present political climate, in lieu of ongoing protests around the country. Directed by Ryan Coogler, who won Sundance's Grand Jury Prize in Drama, "Fruitvale Station" depicts the 24 hours before Oscar Grant's death at the hands of transit police, on New Year's Day 2009. The film features actual footage from the shooting, and the protest at the BART station one year later. Jordan stars as Grant, a man who is characterized as having a troubled, often tumultuous life. Recently out of prison, fired for being late to work, and dealing marijuana on the side, Grant has all the makings of a careless criminal. Inversely Grant is a considerate and sweet natured individual who takes care of his daughter and girlfriend, loves his mother, is friendly to strangers, and hopes for a better future. These two parallels show the realities of Grant's life and personality, neither demonizing him nor canonizing him for his behavior. The film simply tries to point out that Grant was not the perpetrator of any crime, that he was unfairly treated and killed, only because of his race. Grant makes for an interesting character, his kindness interlacing with his own personal demons throughout the narrative. This film serves well as an indignant example of the unfair conventions of police brutality, than as a biopic, yet still this entertains throughout as a film. The editing is amazing, the score is poignant in its placement, the performances from Jordan, Butler, and Diaz are realistic and thoughtfully achieved, and the direction from Coogler makes for an interesting watch. The only thing keeping this from being perfect is that it is pointed, and is trying more to educate than entertain, which explains the short runtime and lack of interiority from Grant. I highly recommend this film for those grappling with present events, or for those who just want to watch a well-made, politically motivated piece of filmmaking.
Manu Gino
Every step brings you closer to the edge.
Nice Film! Fruitvale Station is a solid film, well paced and edited, with a strong lead performance by Michael B.… MoreEvery step brings you closer to the edge.
Nice Film! Fruitvale Station is a solid film, well paced and edited, with a strong lead performance by Michael B. Jordan and some standout work by Octavia Spencer. One wonders how much of the screenplay is based on truth, but whether this is or isn't a biased view of an event by the filmmaker, it is highly emotionally affective filmmaking. In light of other recent, racially charged headlines, it cannot help but become a hot topic. This vivid, stark reenactment of an event that should never have happened is a relatively simple tale of a complex life, a kind of urban, American tragedy. It is a powerful, filmic statement that raises questions that demand answers.
This is the true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year's Eve, being a better partner to his girlfriend, who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to T, their beautiful 4 year old daughter. He starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easy. He crosses paths with friends, family, and strangers, each exchange showing us that there is much more to Oscar than meets the eye. But it would be his final encounter of the day, with police officers at the Fruitvale BART station that would shake the Bay Area to its very core, and cause the entire nation to be witnesses to the story of Oscar Grant.
Michael S
An effortlessly powerful telling of of a real life tragedy. "Fruitvale Station," from first time writer/ director Ryan Coogler traces the last day in… MoreAn effortlessly powerful telling of of a real life tragedy. "Fruitvale Station," from first time writer/ director Ryan Coogler traces the last day in the life of Oscar Grant; a Bay Area resident who was fatally shot by police New Year's eve 2008.
Powerfully portrayed by Michael B. Jordan in a (finally!) star making role, Oscar is never portrayed as a saint. He's flawed, he's made poor decisions, and he's unmistakably human. Coogler sensitively walks us through an ordinary day, capturing inconsequential encounters, the embrace of family and friends, and an array of the little moments we take for granted. We know the horrific endgame (and the film opens with real cellphone footage of the indecent), which makes the proceedings even more poignant and emotionally devastating... having to watch fate take it's course with a loss of life that was avoidable.
Ryan Coogler has made a small triumph of human storytelling. He takes an account that could be dismissed as a newsroom statistic and reveals to us the person therein that we can all relate to. Mr. Grant was no saint, but who can attest to being one? The fact of the matter is he loved, he was loved, and he deserved better.
Alex roy
Very good drama with some fine performances and an engaging storyline, Fruitvale Station is one of those films that takes its time to take off, but when it… MoreVery good drama with some fine performances and an engaging storyline, Fruitvale Station is one of those films that takes its time to take off, but when it does, you can't tear yourself away from the screen. Based on a real life incident, Fruitvale Station is a memorable drama that will stay with you for a while long after you finished seeing it. Effectively directed by first time director by Ryan Coogler, who at a young age proves that he is a future talent behind the camera. With that being said, after this impressive first feature, I can't wait to see what he'll direct next. The film has the power to really question certain things, and you can\'t tear yourself away, as when you think it's going to be dull and boring, the pacing of the picture changes abruptly halfway through and the tone is much darker. In terms of drama, this is one of the most riveting films of the year, and honestly, I think expect that this one would be any good, however I was pleasantly surprised with the film, and it was a very well acted picture, that was straight forward and didn't sugar coat what really happened. Of course they probably forgot a few elements to make it your typical Hollywood film, but as a whole, Fruitvale Station is a stunning directorial effort, from a director who has plenty of potential in the medium. With that being said, his next film will certainly be something just as good, if not better. Fruitvale Station has a few weak moments, but it's elevated by powerful performances and effective direction that really makes this one stand out. | 2023-09-21T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3201 |
Lawrence Timmons, Ben Roethlisberger and LaMarr Woodley restructured their deals recently. US Presswire
The Pittsburgh Steelers have kept the core of their team together to make another Super Bowl run -- at a cost.
The NFL's busiest team this offseason, the Steelers whacked $25 million in three weeks by restructuring the contracts of five players. This got Pittsburgh under the cap this year, but the $25 million doesn't just disappear. The chunk of cap change gets spread over future years.
What it boils down to is this: The Steelers got themselves out of cap jail today by handcuffing themselves in the future. These moves are putting pressure on the Steelers to win now.
"As a former cap manager in the NFL for 10 years, I know that if you want to make something work for one year, you can," ESPN NFL business analyst Andrew Brandt said. "It’s just a question of how much pain are you pushing off to the future."
The first real pinch will come in 2013, when the Steelers could be anywhere from $10 million to $15 million over the cap depending on the limit next year. Add that to having three starters on offense becoming unrestricted free agents: wide receiver Mike Wallace (if he doesn't go elsewhere this year as a restricted free agent), running back Rashard Mendenhall and tight end Heath Miller.
Pittsburgh will have to either find cap room to re-sign these players, look for cheaper replacements in free agency or hope someone already on the roster can take their spots. Plus, wide receiver Antonio Brown becomes a restricted free agent in 2013, so the Steelers could be facing another Wallace situation all over again with a limited budget. It looks like there will be tougher decisions in 2013 than this year.
Adding to the Steelers' potential cap woes for 2013, Antonio Brown will become a restricted free agent after the upcoming season. Jason Bridge/US Presswire
One alternative is to restructure more contracts, but that creates a vicious cycle. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger restructured for the second straight year, dropping his 2012 cap number from $16.92 million to $8.895 million. That simply increases Roethlisberger's cap number for the remaining four years of his contract (signed through 2015), making him a long-term cap burden.
"If it [the constant restructuring of contracts] didn’t catch up to them, then every team would not worry about doing this," Brandt said. "And most teams do worry about doing this."
What helps the Steelers is that the salary cap is expected to jump significantly in 2014 and beyond, perhaps as much as $30 million, with the new television contracts. That should help absorb a lot of the players' increased salary-cap numbers from the restructuring of Roethlisberger, LaMarr Woodley, Lawrence Timmons, Ike Taylor and Willie Colon.
But that also means other teams can spend more in signing free agents and retaining their own players than the Steelers. These restructured deals will put Pittsburgh at the bottom of the list in terms of cap room for the foreseeable future. It's true that the Steelers rarely throw around money in free agency. (Trivia question: Who was the last high-priced free agent signed by the Steelers?) The reason why has been Pittsburgh's success in drafting.
Teams that spend the most in free agency are the ones trying to fill holes that are created when a high draft pick fails to develop. The Steelers now have little room for error in their upcoming drafts because they won't have the same cap space to compete with other teams for free agents if they need to do so.
In the end, the Steelers are only temporarily capping their problems. Pittsburgh has to address the long-term answers at running back (Do they move in a different direction from Mendenhall?) and wide receiver (Can they keep Wallace, Brown or none at all?). The Steelers have to figure out the eventual replacements for aging veteran defensive players such as James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, Ike Taylor and Ryan Clark.
But the bigger question that remains: Will they have enough cap space to find these answers?
"It’s hard to lock down that in 2013, they won’t be able to manage their team. Or in 2014, they’re going to have some real problems," Brandt said. "What has to be emphasized, though, is whatever the cap situation is league-wide, they are going to be in the most disadvantaged state." | 2024-07-18T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2474 |
/*
Copyright 2015 The Kubernetes Authors.
Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.
*/
package kubectl
import (
"fmt"
"io/ioutil"
"os"
"path"
"strings"
"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime"
"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/util/validation"
"k8s.io/kubernetes/pkg/api"
)
// SecretGeneratorV1 supports stable generation of an opaque secret
type SecretGeneratorV1 struct {
// Name of secret (required)
Name string
// Type of secret (optional)
Type string
// FileSources to derive the secret from (optional)
FileSources []string
// LiteralSources to derive the secret from (optional)
LiteralSources []string
// EnvFileSource to derive the secret from (optional)
EnvFileSource string
}
// Ensure it supports the generator pattern that uses parameter injection
var _ Generator = &SecretGeneratorV1{}
// Ensure it supports the generator pattern that uses parameters specified during construction
var _ StructuredGenerator = &SecretGeneratorV1{}
// Generate returns a secret using the specified parameters
func (s SecretGeneratorV1) Generate(genericParams map[string]interface{}) (runtime.Object, error) {
err := ValidateParams(s.ParamNames(), genericParams)
if err != nil {
return nil, err
}
delegate := &SecretGeneratorV1{}
fromFileStrings, found := genericParams["from-file"]
if found {
fromFileArray, isArray := fromFileStrings.([]string)
if !isArray {
return nil, fmt.Errorf("expected []string, found :%v", fromFileStrings)
}
delegate.FileSources = fromFileArray
delete(genericParams, "from-file")
}
fromLiteralStrings, found := genericParams["from-literal"]
if found {
fromLiteralArray, isArray := fromLiteralStrings.([]string)
if !isArray {
return nil, fmt.Errorf("expected []string, found :%v", fromLiteralStrings)
}
delegate.LiteralSources = fromLiteralArray
delete(genericParams, "from-literal")
}
fromEnvFileString, found := genericParams["from-env-file"]
if found {
fromEnvFile, isString := fromEnvFileString.(string)
if !isString {
return nil, fmt.Errorf("expected string, found :%v", fromEnvFileString)
}
delegate.EnvFileSource = fromEnvFile
delete(genericParams, "from-env-file")
}
params := map[string]string{}
for key, value := range genericParams {
strVal, isString := value.(string)
if !isString {
return nil, fmt.Errorf("expected string, saw %v for '%s'", value, key)
}
params[key] = strVal
}
delegate.Name = params["name"]
delegate.Type = params["type"]
return delegate.StructuredGenerate()
}
// ParamNames returns the set of supported input parameters when using the parameter injection generator pattern
func (s SecretGeneratorV1) ParamNames() []GeneratorParam {
return []GeneratorParam{
{"name", true},
{"type", false},
{"from-file", false},
{"from-literal", false},
{"from-env-file", false},
{"force", false},
}
}
// StructuredGenerate outputs a secret object using the configured fields
func (s SecretGeneratorV1) StructuredGenerate() (runtime.Object, error) {
if err := s.validate(); err != nil {
return nil, err
}
secret := &api.Secret{}
secret.Name = s.Name
secret.Data = map[string][]byte{}
if len(s.Type) > 0 {
secret.Type = api.SecretType(s.Type)
}
if len(s.FileSources) > 0 {
if err := handleFromFileSources(secret, s.FileSources); err != nil {
return nil, err
}
}
if len(s.LiteralSources) > 0 {
if err := handleFromLiteralSources(secret, s.LiteralSources); err != nil {
return nil, err
}
}
if len(s.EnvFileSource) > 0 {
if err := handleFromEnvFileSource(secret, s.EnvFileSource); err != nil {
return nil, err
}
}
return secret, nil
}
// validate validates required fields are set to support structured generation
func (s SecretGeneratorV1) validate() error {
if len(s.Name) == 0 {
return fmt.Errorf("name must be specified")
}
if len(s.EnvFileSource) > 0 && (len(s.FileSources) > 0 || len(s.LiteralSources) > 0) {
return fmt.Errorf("from-env-file cannot be combined with from-file or from-literal")
}
return nil
}
// handleFromLiteralSources adds the specified literal source information into the provided secret
func handleFromLiteralSources(secret *api.Secret, literalSources []string) error {
for _, literalSource := range literalSources {
keyName, value, err := parseLiteralSource(literalSource)
if err != nil {
return err
}
if err = addKeyFromLiteralToSecret(secret, keyName, []byte(value)); err != nil {
return err
}
}
return nil
}
// handleFromFileSources adds the specified file source information into the provided secret
func handleFromFileSources(secret *api.Secret, fileSources []string) error {
for _, fileSource := range fileSources {
keyName, filePath, err := parseFileSource(fileSource)
if err != nil {
return err
}
info, err := os.Stat(filePath)
if err != nil {
switch err := err.(type) {
case *os.PathError:
return fmt.Errorf("error reading %s: %v", filePath, err.Err)
default:
return fmt.Errorf("error reading %s: %v", filePath, err)
}
}
if info.IsDir() {
if strings.Contains(fileSource, "=") {
return fmt.Errorf("cannot give a key name for a directory path.")
}
fileList, err := ioutil.ReadDir(filePath)
if err != nil {
return fmt.Errorf("error listing files in %s: %v", filePath, err)
}
for _, item := range fileList {
itemPath := path.Join(filePath, item.Name())
if item.Mode().IsRegular() {
keyName = item.Name()
if err = addKeyFromFileToSecret(secret, keyName, itemPath); err != nil {
return err
}
}
}
} else {
if err := addKeyFromFileToSecret(secret, keyName, filePath); err != nil {
return err
}
}
}
return nil
}
// handleFromEnvFileSource adds the specified env file source information
// into the provided secret
func handleFromEnvFileSource(secret *api.Secret, envFileSource string) error {
info, err := os.Stat(envFileSource)
if err != nil {
switch err := err.(type) {
case *os.PathError:
return fmt.Errorf("error reading %s: %v", envFileSource, err.Err)
default:
return fmt.Errorf("error reading %s: %v", envFileSource, err)
}
}
if info.IsDir() {
return fmt.Errorf("must be a file")
}
return addFromEnvFile(envFileSource, func(key, value string) error {
return addKeyFromLiteralToSecret(secret, key, []byte(value))
})
}
func addKeyFromFileToSecret(secret *api.Secret, keyName, filePath string) error {
data, err := ioutil.ReadFile(filePath)
if err != nil {
return err
}
return addKeyFromLiteralToSecret(secret, keyName, data)
}
func addKeyFromLiteralToSecret(secret *api.Secret, keyName string, data []byte) error {
if errs := validation.IsConfigMapKey(keyName); len(errs) != 0 {
return fmt.Errorf("%q is not a valid key name for a Secret: %s", keyName, strings.Join(errs, ";"))
}
if _, entryExists := secret.Data[keyName]; entryExists {
return fmt.Errorf("cannot add key %s, another key by that name already exists: %v.", keyName, secret.Data)
}
secret.Data[keyName] = data
return nil
}
| 2024-01-10T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8403 |
42 Ill. App.3d 472 (1976)
355 N.E.2d 619
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff-Appellee,
v.
ERNEST JEROME CLARK et al., Defendants-Appellants.
No. 75-176.
Illinois Appellate Court Third District.
Opinion filed September 29, 1976.
*473 Robert Agostinelli, of State Appellate Defender's Office, of Ottawa, for appellants.
Edward P. Drolet, State's Attorney, of Kankakee (James E. Hinterlong, of Illinois State's Attorneys Association, of counsel), for the People.
Affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part.
Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE ALLOY delivered the opinion of the court:
Defendants Ernest Jerome Clark, A.D. Clark and Otis Carl Williams appeal from a judgment of conviction of burglary entered upon a jury verdict finding all defendants guilty of burglary. As a result, defendants A.D. Clark and Otis Carl Williams were sentenced to terms of 5 to 20 years in prison and defendant Ernest Jerome Clark was sentenced to a term of 2 to 8 years.
On appeal in this court, all three defendants contend that the trial court erred in instructing the jury in accordance with IPI Pattern Instruction Criminal No. 13.21 which advised the jury that possession of recently stolen property would permit an inference that defendants obtained possession of the property by burglary. Defendants A.D. Clark and Ernest Jerome Clark (hereinafter referred to as E.J. Clark) also argued that they were denied their right to effective assistance of counsel by reason of the fact that one public defender represented all three *474 defendants at the trial and that defendants had mutually antagonistic defenses.
The record discloses that on March 30, 1974, a P & E Supermarket in Kankakee County, Illinois, was burglarized. A large amount of meat together with candy, gum and cigarets was taken in the burglary. Prior to the trial, defense counsel, who was appointed public defender, filed a motion for change of venue, alleging that publicity from the previous murder trial of A.D. Clark and Otis C. Williams made it impossible for defendants to receive a fair trial in Kankakee County. When a voir dire examination of the jury demonstrated that only one of the jurors was aware of the previous trial, and only vaguely so, the motion for change of venue was denied. Another pretrial motion was made for severance of trials on behalf of E.J. Clark. This motion was oral and was premised on the contention that E.J. Clark would be unable to receive a fair trial because he was joined with the other two defendants who had just been convicted of murder in what defense counsel considered a widely publicized trial. Counsel also raised the issue that a judicial confession made by Williams would be prejudicial to E.J. Clark even though the confession, as edited, only showed that Williams by name was involved in the crime. The motion for severance was denied. The court had ruled that any reference to A.D. Clark in the judicial confession of Williams should be deleted.
The State established at the trial that the P & E building had been broken into and a large quantity of meat, candy and cigarets had been taken. A resident of the area testified to seeing a station wagon parked outside the store at approximately 3 a.m. on March 30. The wagon was parked outside the store near a side door, which door was used for entry into the market.
Antonio Riggins, stepfather of the Clarks, testified that early in the morning of March 30, the three defendants came to his home and asked to borrow his car to move some meat. Riggins eventually agreed, and thereafter drove his automobile to the location of the disabled station wagon where he and the defendants transferred meat, candy, cigarets and chewing gum from the station wagon to Riggins' car. Riggins then drove to the home of A.D. Clark, Sr., where the meat was transferred to Clark, Sr.'s car. According to the testimony, all three defendants were present at that time.
There was testimony of fingerprints found on the broken glass door of the market where entry was made. A crime laboratory technician testified that the fingerprints were those of defendant Williams. The chief of police of Pembroke testified that he later discovered that the freezer of A.D. Clark was full of meat and that the labels on the meat packages were similar to those used by the P & E Market. Clark, Sr. testified that Riggins *475 had brought the meat to him, but denied that the three defendants were with him at the time.
The only witness for the defendants was E.J. Clark. He specifically denied complicity in the burglary. He testified that on that night, at a time which he fixed at 11:30, while he was walking home from his girlfriend's house he saw defendants A.D. Clark and Williams in the station wagon. They offered him a ride home which he accepted. Once inside the car he noticed it was full of meat. Later the car broke down and E.J. Clark went to the Riggins' home to get help. Five or ten minutes later the other defendants arrived and then left with Riggins' car. E.J. Clark testified that he stayed back, and did not leave with the other two defendants. He also denied any conversation with his girlfriend Geraldine about the burglary. When cross-examined, E.J. Clark admitted he was only guessing at the approximate time but insisted it could not have been later than 1 a.m. (Apparently, from the comments of the trial judge at the sentencing hearing, the terms of E.J. Clark's parole did not permit him to be out after 1 a.m., and the trial judge expressed the belief that E.J. Clark insisted that it was earlier than 1 a.m. because of his fear of having his parole revoked.) As to the time element, an employee of the P & E Market revealed that he was in the store until nearly 1:30 a.m., so that the burglary was apparently committed somewhat after that time.
At the conference on instructions, defense counsel objected to IPI Criminal No. 13.21 on the ground that there were other possible explanations for defendants' possession of the recently stolen property and that there was some question as to whether E.J. Clark was ever "in possession" of the stolen property. The trial court overruled the objection and gave the instruction.
As we have indicated, the jury returned verdicts of guilty as to all three defendants. At the sentencing hearing, the trial court stated orally, to E.J. Clark, that had the trial been a bench trial, E.J. Clark might have been found not guilty. The judge stated he believed E.J. Clark had lied about the time he had seen and met the other two defendants. The trial judge said "Perhaps you changed your story a little bit so your parole officer wouldn't be yanking you back on a parole violation. If you did that, you made a very serious mistake." As we have also noted, E.J. Clark was sentenced to a term of 2 to 8 years and Williams and A.D. Clark were sentenced to terms of 5 to 20 years.
1 The first issue for consideration is whether defendants were denied effective assistance of counsel by reason of failure of appointed counsel to request severance of all three cases where the defenses of the three defendants were mutually antagonistic. The defendants contend that the trial counsel was so negligent in his failure to move to sever the trials of the three defendants that they were effectively denied their *476 constitutional right to counsel, as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution and by article I, section 8 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution. In Illinois, the cases have held that in order to successfully challenge efficacy of counsel on appeal, a defendant must show (1) actual incompetence of counsel, as reflected by the manner of carrying out his duties at the trial, and (2) substantial prejudice resulting, without which the outcome probably would have been different. People v. Morris (1954), 3 Ill.2d 437, 121 N.E.2d 810; People v. Stepheny (1970), 46 Ill.2d 153, 263 N.E.2d 83; People v. Williams (3d Dist. 1975), 27 Ill. App.3d 858, 327 N.E.2d 461.
It is contended that defendants A.D. Clark and Otis Williams had defenses that were adverse to E.J. Clark in two respects. It was first shown that E.J. Clark first took the stand in his own defense and admitted having come upon the other two defendants after leaving his girlfriend's house. According to the testimony of E.J. Clark, after he was offered a ride by the other two co-defendants, he saw that their station wagon was full of meat. This defense testimony of E.J. Clark was, of course, adverse to A.D. Clark and Williams in that it was further testimony that A.D. Clark and Williams were in the station wagon with the stolen meat shortly after the burglary had taken place. Although there was other evidence to connect Williams and A.D. Clark with the meat, the testimony of the co-defendant as to their possession of a car full of meat was obviously adverse to defendants A.D. Clark and Williams.
It is contended, secondly, that the defenses of A.D. Clark and E.J. Clark were antagonistic in that it was in the best interests of A.D. Clark to have the prior judicial confession of Williams read, with its references to A.D. Clark deleted, whereas it would have been in the best interests of E.J. Clark to have had the entire confession read as it was originally given, thus indicating to the jury that only two persons, Williams and A.D. Clark, were involved in the actual burglary, since the judicial confession of Williams indicated that he and A.D. Clark burglarized the market. No mention is made in the confession of anyone else. The jury, under such circumstances, would likely conclude that only these two persons (and not E.J. Clark) were involved in the burglary, since no reference is made to E.J. Clark or any other third person.
It should be noted that, on appeal, counsel for defendants do not argue that the error as claimed warrants reversal as to defendant Williams. As appellate counsel admits, by reason of the prior judicial confession by Williams, it does not appear that the Williams' case was substantially prejudiced by counsel's alleged incompetence.
It is apparent, however, that as to defendant E.J. Clark, the failure of the court to sever was sufficiently prejudicial so that it could be said that if severed as to E.J. Clark, the outcome of his trial probably would have *477 been different. Remarks of the trial judge at the sentencing hearing show that the case was a close one as to E.J. Clark and the statement of the trial judge that had the trial been a bench trial, E.J. Clark may very well have been acquitted, shows that E.J. Clark may clearly have been prejudiced. In absence of any other indication to the contrary, the opinion of the trial judge should be given great weight. The confession of Williams, if it had been admitted into evidence, would have been helpful to E.J. Clark if the full text of his confession had been submitted to the jury. While there is a question as to whether the confession would have been admissible if Williams had not testified in a trial which had been severed, the question of admissibility need not be determined by us since, if E.J. Clark's trial had been severed and had followed the trial of the other two defendants, he may have had the benefit of the testimony of such defendants indicating that he was not a participant in the burglary. This is shown as a result of the sentencing hearing where both Williams and A.D. Clark informed the judge that E.J. Clark was not involved in the burglary.
Independent counsel at the trial may also have gone into more detail as to the circumstances and time of E.J. Clark's entry in the station wagon which was already full of meat. Perhaps trial counsel, who represented both other defendants, could not emphasize E.J. Clark's innocence of the burglary and the guilt of the other defendants without emphasizing the guilt of the other defendants unduly. The State contends that even if the defendant E.J. Clark was prejudiced, the testimony of Riggins and of E.J. Clark's girlfriend, Geraldine Hollins, was sufficient to sustain the conviction. The testimony of Riggins, however, is not contradictory significantly of the testimony of E.J. Clark, since E.J. Clark had admitted being with the others at the time they went to Riggins' house to get another automobile. The testimony of Geraldine Hollins, also, was simply to the effect that E.J. Clark had told her he was "in on" the burglary. The statement may have simply reflected the fact that he was being made a beneficiary of the proceeds or the results of the burglary and does not establish legal accountability of the crime of burglary itself.
2 As to A.D. Clark, however, while he was prejudiced by the testimony of E.J. Clark, that the station wagon was full of meat when Williams picked E.J. Clark up, it is doubtful, on the basis of the record, that without such testimony the outcome as to A.D. Clark would have been any different. Riggins' testimony put A.D. Clark at the scene of the station wagon, and, in fact, showed that during the transaction between the defendants and Riggins, A.D. Clark did most of the talking, creating the impression that he was the director of the operation. The chief of police of Pembroke also found a refrigerator-freezer full of meat at the residence of A.D. Clark. When all the evidence is reviewed on this issue, it is doubtful whether the admittedly prejudicial testimony of E.J. Clark *478 was sufficiently prejudicial that it could be said that the outcome of the trial without such testimony would have been different. We, therefore, conclude, as to A.D. Clark, that no sufficient prejudice is shown. This issue was not raised as to defendant Otis Williams, by reason of his judicial confession.
3 Defendants also contended that the court erred in giving IPI Criminal No. 13.21 to the jury. This instruction stated: "If you find that the defendants had exclusive possession of recently stolen property, and there was no reasonable explanation of their possession, you may infer that defendants obtained possession of the property by burglary." It is the contention of defendants that the giving of that instruction invaded the province of the jury and tended to shift the burden of proof to defendants. The State points out that while there was an objection to the giving of the instruction, the objection was on grounds different than those urged now on appeal. Counsel did not complain of the instruction in the written post-trial motion, nor orally at the hearing on the post-trial motion. We, therefore, conclude that the issue was waived. See People v. Hairston (1970), 46 Ill.2d 348, 263 N.E.2d 840, cert. denied, 402 U.S. 972, 29 L.Ed.2d 136, 91 S.Ct. 1658.
4 The courts of Illinois also have ruled a number of times that an instruction to the jury to the effect as set forth in the instruction objected to is not violative of defendants' constitutional rights. (People v. Whittaker (1970), 45 Ill.2d 491, 259 N.E.2d 787; People v. Harris (3d Dist. 1971), 131 Ill. App.2d 824, 268 N.E.2d 724.) We note defendants's reliance on the Indiana Appellate Court in the case of Abel v. State (Ind. App. 1975), 333 N.E.2d 848, but conclude that case is not authority in this State particularly in view of the fact that the rule of law as stated in the instruction has been a part of the law of the state of Illinois since Jones v. People (1850), 12 Ill. 259.
By reason of the foregoing, and particularly by reason of the prejudicial conflict of interest which existed as to the counsel seeking to represent both E.J. Clark and the remaining defendants, we conclude that the judgment and sentence of defendant E.J. Clark should be reversed and his case remanded for a new trial.
For the reasons stated, therefore, we affirm the convictions and sentences of A.D. Clark and Otis Williams, but reverse and vacate the conviction and sentence of E.J. Clark and remand his case to the Circuit Court of Kankakee County for a new trial.
Affirmed as to defendants A.D. Clark and Otis Carl Williams. Reversed and remanded as to defendant E.J. Clark.
STENGEL and BARRY, JJ., concur.
| 2024-03-28T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5715 |
Q:
How to change textfield property from 'onEditingFinished' in Qt QML
I am trying to alter the border color and width of my TextField depending on a vaildation check (javascript function that returns true if OK). If the user enters an invalid date of birth I wish to colour the Textfield box border red. Here is my qml definition:
TextField{
id: dob
placeholderText: qsTr("dd-mm-yyyy")
font.pixelSize: 14
Layout.fillWidth: true
style: TextFieldStyle {
textColor: "black"
background: Rectangle {
id:dobstyle
radius: 2
implicitWidth: 100
implicitHeight: 24
border.color: "black"
border.width: 1
}
}
inputMethodHints: Qt.ImhDate
onActiveFocusChanged: {
inputMask= "00-00-0000"
}
onEditingFinished: {
var datesplit = dob.text.split("-");
var jsDOB = new Date(datesplit[2],datesplit[1]-1,datesplit[0]);
var logichk = (isValidDateLogical(jsDOB));
var validchk = (isValidDate(dob.text))
if(!validchk || !logichk)
{
dobstyle.border.color="red"
dobstyle.border.width=3
}
}
selectByMouse: true
}
I am getting 'ReferenceError: dobstyle is not defined' Any idea how best to achieve this?
A:
TextFieldStyle is a component, and what is inside does not exist for outside, what you must do is create a property in the TextField and make a binding, then only modify the property:
...
Layout.fillWidth: true
property color bordercolor: "black" // <---
property int borderwidth: 1 // <---
style: TextFieldStyle {
textColor: "black"
background: Rectangle {
id:dobstyle
radius: 2
implicitWidth: 100
implicitHeight: 24
border.color: dob.bordercolor // <---
border.width: dob.borderwidth // <---
}
}
...
onEditingFinished: {
var datesplit = dob.text.split("-");
var jsDOB = new Date(datesplit[2],datesplit[1]-1,datesplit[0]);
var logichk = isValidDateLogical(jsDOB));
var validchk = (isValidDate(dob.text))
if(!validchk || !logichk)
{
dob.bordercolor ="red" // <---
dob.borderwidth = 3 // <---
}
}
| 2024-05-12T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9528 |
Just 10 days ago, the Cal rugby team was forced to take a long look in the mirror. Following a 50-3 shellacking at the hands of the University of British Columbia, there were many questions surrounding whether the team was still among the big dogs of the collegiate rugby landscape. It followed that match by claiming outright ownership of the PAC Rugby Conference title in a 46-19 victory over Utah, yet there still remained the lingering fear that the oft-injured Bears could be destabilized in the future if the injury bug took yet another chomp out of the starting lineup and forced an inexperienced player to step up.
On Wednesday night in Palo Alto, the team’s frosh-sophs did their very best to mitigate that fear. With 13 Bears posting 19 total tries in the 121-5 win over the Cardinal, the younger players proved to the coaches, the starters and to themselves that any slip or injury in the playoffs would not quite spell disaster.
The Bears trotted out a starting lineup consisting of nine freshmen and sophomores, and when their score approached triple digits, eight more frosh-sophs were subbed in to wrap up the win. The team was paced by three hat-trick scorers: freshman scrumhalf Fawzi Kawash, junior center Billy Maggs and sophomore wing William Fuller. For the most part, though, the young players seemed happy enough to stretch their legs a bit in a varsity win — the +116 point differential against their school’s archrival was just gravy.
“Today it was just a pleasure to get some minutes. To start and see the Facebook and the Instagram and just see your face at No. 9 — you’re like ‘this is real, this is fun,’” Kawash said.
While the young Bears were no doubt playing hard to reflect the work and the preparation they and their coaching staff had put in throughout the week, they also seemed to be sending a bit of a message. While the starters are still humming along through blowout after blowout, the team’s two recent losses to the same UBC team no doubt force coaches to take a long look at the overachieving frosh-sophs as possible understudies as they march into the postseason. Injury or not, the young bucks look ready.
“It’s always a big honor to come out and play for the blue and gold in a varsity game, especially one with this much history,” said freshman prop Jack Iscaro. “I think some of the freshmen showed a pretty great game for themselves, showed what they could do and kind of put their name in the hat for some games later in the year.”
Moving forward, each lineup now has a match to prepare for. The starters will kick off the first round of Penn Mutual Varsity Cup Rugby Championship national postseason April 9 against Texas, while the frosh-sophs will battle with Santa Clara just afterward.
While the matches against UBC didn’t go as planned for Cal — especially its most recent tango — the team has to believe that its performances following the losses have kept it within spitting distance of a legitimate shot at a national championship. The Bears simply need to thank God that UBC only plays in Canada.
Austin Isaacsohn covers rugby. Contact him at [email protected]. | 2024-02-22T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9819 |
NANAIMO, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tilray, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TLRY), a global pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, production and distribution, reports financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. All financial information in this press release is reported in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.
“Our performance in the third quarter, including solid revenue growth and sequential gross margin expansion, reflects the positive business trends we have underway,” said Brendan Kennedy, Tilray’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are in the early days of seeing our strategic initiatives bear fruit – including our European expansion, brand portfolio evolution and strategic partnership product launches. We continue to expect significant growth in the fourth quarter and into 2020.”
He continued, “Beyond that, our strong global infrastructure and supply chain are a critical competitive advantage and our team is focused on maximizing the substantial opportunity we have to deliver long-term, sustainable value to our shareholders.”
Third Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights
Revenue increased 408.6% to $51.1 million (C$67.8 million), compared to the third quarter of last year, driven by the Canadian adult-use market, the Manitoba Harvest acquisition, and growth in international medical markets as a result of the first GMP certification of the Portugal facility. Excluding excise tax, revenue was $48.2 (C$64.1) million.
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2019 2018 $ Change % Change 2019 2018 $ Change % Change Adult-use $ 15,834 $ — $ 15,834 N/A $ 38,756 $ — $ 38,756 N/A ACMPR (direct to patient & bulk) 13,909 9,098 4,811 53 % 30,750 25,743 5,007 19 % Hemp products 15,650 — 15,650 N/A 41,167 — 41,167 N/A International - medical 5,708 949 4,759 501 % 9,370 1,856 7,514 405 % Total revenue $ 51,101 $ 10,047 $ 41,054 409 % $ 120,043 $ 27,599 $ 92,444 335 % Excise tax included in revenue $ 2,931 $ — $ 2,931 N/A $ 8,707 $ — $ 8,707 N/A
Total kilogram equivalents sold increased over six-fold to 10,848 kilograms from 1,613 kilograms in the prior year period.
Average net selling price per gram decreased to $3.25 (C$4.32) compared to $6.21 (C$8.26) in the prior year period. The average net selling price excluding excise taxes for adult-use was $2.98 (C$3.96) per gram for the third quarter of 2019. The decrease was due to a shift in product and channel mix.
Gross margin increased sequentially to 31% from 27% in the prior quarter and was flat compared to the third quarter of 2018.
Net loss for the quarter was $35.7 million or $0.36 per share compared to a loss of $18.7 million or $0.20 per share for the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $23.5 million compared to a loss of $7.4 million in the prior year period. The increased net loss and Adjusted EBITDA declines were primarily due to the increase in operating expenses related to growth initiatives, expansion of international teams, and the addition of Manitoba Harvest and Natura businesses.
Business Highlights
Signed definitive agreement with Privateer Holdings, Inc. to extend lock-up for up to two years and provide for orderly release of the 75 million Tilray common shares held by Privateer Holdings, Inc.
Announced definitive agreement to acquire 420 Investments Ltd. (“FOUR20”), an adult-use cannabis retail operator headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2020.
Significant capacity expansion: Increased international export capacity with an additional 20 hectares (50 acres) of outdoor cultivation space in Portugal through a Definitive Agreement with Esporão, one of the largest and most sophisticated agricultural businesses in Portugal. This agreement expands Tilray’s total production and manufacturing footprint to 3.4 million square feet worldwide.
Key international market developments: Exported first shipment of medical cannabis from EU Campus in Portugal to Germany to supply patients in need. Imported GMP-certified finished medical cannabis oil solutions into Ireland for nationwide distribution under the Medical Cannabis Access Programme.
Expanding our brand portfolio: Fluent Beverage Company, a joint venture between Anheuser‐Busch InBev and Tilray through subsidiaries Labatt Breweries of Canada and High Park, announced plans to distribute CBD Beverages in Canada in December 2019 once regulations allow. 1 High Park™, a subsidiary of Tilray, Inc., unveiled the second phase of its adult-use product portfolio set to launch throughout Canada over the course of the next year as permitted by regulations. The expanded broad-based portfolio includes innovative cannabis products and formats, including CBD beverages, edibles, and vape products. 2 Acquired Smith & Sinclair, an innovative U.K.-based confectionary company that will introduce CBD-infused consumer products under the brand, Pollen, in the U.S. and U.K. within applicable regulations.
Clinical research developments: Imported medical cannabinoids into the United States to support two clinical trials led by NYU School of Medicine for patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Imported medical cannabis into the United States from Canada for a new clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of medical cannabis as a treatment for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) secondary to treatment with paclitaxel or docetaxel. 3 TIPN affects more than 67 percent of women undergoing breast cancer treatment.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results today at 5:00 p.m. ET. Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial 877-489-6528 from the U.S. and 629-228-0736 internationally. A telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes through Tuesday, November 26, 2019, by dialing 855-859-2056 from the U.S., or 404-537-3406 from international locations, and entering confirmation code 7038019.
There will also be a simultaneous, live webcast available on the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.tilray.com. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.
About Tilray®
Tilray is a global pioneer in the research, cultivation, production and distribution of cannabis and cannabinoids currently serving tens of thousands of patients and consumers in 13 countries spanning five continents.
1 Announced October 10, 2019
2 Announced October 16, 2019
3 Announced October 24, 2019
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements”, which may be identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”, “plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other similar expressions, including statements regarding our growth potential, the sustainability of growth, demand for our products and the medical and adult-use cannabis markets, anticipated plans for strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and the closing of the downstream merger with Privateer Holdings, Inc. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, including assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions. Actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from that expressed in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements in this press release, and, accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements and they are not guarantees of future results. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual future results or anticipated events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. Please see the heading “Risk Factors” in Tilray’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2019, for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. Tilray does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are included herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Use of Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement its financial statements, the Company provides investors with information related to Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss) before interest expense, net; other income, net; deferred income tax expense (recovery), current income tax expense; foreign exchange loss (gain), net; depreciation and amortization expense; stock-based compensation expense; acquisition-related (income) expense; and amortization of inventory step-up. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release. The Company believes Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses and planning purposes. Adjusted EBITDA is also presented to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Non-U.S. GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-U.S. GAAP measures exclude significant expenses that are required by U.S. GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements and are subject to inherent limitations.
TILRAY, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Net Loss and Comprehensive Loss (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and per share data, unaudited) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenue $ 51,101 $ 10,047 $ 120,043 $ 27,599 Cost of sales 35,248 6,979 86,532 16,458 Gross profit 15,853 3,068 33,511 11,141 General and administrative expense 19,978 7,001 49,240 16,488 Sales and marketing expense 16,974 3,493 39,161 9,061 Depreciation and amortization expense 3,190 529 7,438 1,032 Stock-based compensation expense 8,315 11,245 21,206 16,877 Research and development expense 2,315 802 4,891 2,416 Loss from equity method investments 1,837 — 1,837 — Acquisition-related (income) expense, net (13,454 ) 10 (6,598 ) 10 Operating loss (23,302 ) (20,012 ) (83,664 ) (34,743 ) Foreign exchange loss (gain), net 2,585 (1,591 ) 1,153 913 Interest expense, net 8,687 480 26,018 1,393 Finance income from ABG Profit Participation Arrangement (210 ) — (557 ) — Other income, net (1,313 ) (225 ) (5,661 ) (422 ) Loss before income taxes (33,051 ) (18,676 ) (104,617 ) (36,627 ) Deferred income tax expense (recovery) 2,432 — (3,987 ) — Current income tax expense 195 24 402 87 Net loss $ (35,678 ) $ (18,700 ) $ (101,032 ) $ (36,714 ) Net loss per share - basic and diluted (0.36 ) (0.20 ) (1.04 ) (0.39 ) Weighted average shares used in computation of net loss per share - basic and diluted 98,130,507 93,144,042 96,742,626 93,144,042 Net loss $ (35,678 ) $ (18,700 ) $ (101,032 ) $ (36,714 ) Foreign currency translation loss (4,863 ) (451 ) (2,414 ) (538 ) Unrealized (loss) gain on cash equivalents and investments (301 ) — 345 — Other comprehensive loss (5,164 ) (451 ) (2,069 ) (538 ) Comprehensive loss $ (40,842 ) $ (19,151 ) $ (103,101 ) $ (37,252 )
TILRAY, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for share and par value data, unaudited) September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 100,159 $ 487,255 Short-term investments 22,213 30,335 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $612 and $292, respectively 36,040 16,525 Other receivables 2,886 969 Inventory 110,487 16,211 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 58,895 3,007 Total current assets 330,680 554,302 Property and equipment, net 166,489 80,214 Intangible assets, net 329,928 4,486 Goodwill 163,041 — Investments 42,318 16,911 Deposits and other assets 7,744 754 Total assets $ 1,040,200 $ 656,667 Liabilities Current liabilities Accounts payable 58,688 10,649 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 71,387 14,818 Accrued obligations under capital lease 127 470 Total current liabilities 130,202 25,937 Accrued obligations under capital lease 9,166 8,286 Deferred tax liability 57,100 4,424 Convertible Notes, net of issuance cost 427,983 420,367 Total liabilities $ 624,451 $ 459,014 Stockholders’ equity Class 1 common stock ($0.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 16,666,667 shares issued and outstanding) 2 2 Class 2 common stock ($0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 83,605,076 and 76,504,200 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 8 8 Additional paid-in capital 623,254 302,057 Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,694 3,763 Accumulated deficit (209,209 ) (108,177 ) Total stockholders’ equity 415,749 197,653 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,040,200 $ 656,667
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation: Net loss $ (35,678 ) $ (18,700 ) $ (101,032 ) $ (36,714 ) Depreciation and amortization expense 4,686 1,404 10,441 2,552 Stock-based compensation expense 8,315 11,245 21,206 16,877 Acquisition-related (income) expense, net (13,454 ) 10 (6,598 ) 10 Foreign exchange loss (gain), net 2,585 (1,591 ) 1,153 913 Interest expense, net 8,687 480 26,018 1,393 Other income, net (1,313 ) (225 ) (5,661 ) (422 ) Amortization of inventory step-up — — 2,041 — Deferred income tax expense (recovery) 2,432 — (3,987 ) — Current income tax expense 195 24 402 87 Adjusted EBITDA $ (23,545 ) $ (7,353 ) $ (56,017 ) $ (15,304 ) | 2023-09-06T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8375 |
Q:
Block vars vs local vars visibility. How to pass var name and value via one param to lambda?
Here is validation list and lambda, which validates an object:
valid_specs = ["instrumentalist", "dj", "producer", "songwriter", "teacher"]
validate_obj = lambda do |obj_name, valid|
obj = eval obj_name
p "no such #{obj_name} `#{obj}`" unless valid.include? obj
end
Passing local var to lambda is OK:
spec_id = "tacher"
validate_obj.call("spec_id", valid_specs) #=> no such spec_id `tacher`
But passing block var causes an error:
specs = ["teacher", "songwriter", "producer"]
specs.each do |spec_id|
valid_obj.call("spec_id", valid_specs)
end
#=>:in `eval': undefined local variable or method `spec_id' for main:Object (NameError)
It doesn't seems obvious to me. I'd like to know the reasons for that and how to achieve my goal not to pass var name and var value via two params "spec_id",spec_id.
A:
The lambda doesn’t have a reference to it because the it doesn’t have access to the scope in which it was called (unless that scope happens to be the same as the one it was defined in, as it is in the first case, which is just a side-effect).
The only way to give it access is to pass the binding of the calling scope and call eval on it:
f = ->(name) { eval name }
'foo'.tap { |x| f.('x') } #=> #<NameError: undefined local variable or method `x' for main:Object>
f = ->(binding, name) { binding.eval name }
'foo'.tap { |x| f.(binding, 'x') } #=> "foo"
The only other way is, as you say, to explicitly pass both the variable name and value as two parameters.
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Linda Yueh
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Linda Yueh is an economist, broadcaster and author. A Fellow in Economics at Oxford University and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the London Business School, she is Economics Correspondent for Bloomberg TV. Dr. Yueh directs the China Growth Centre (CGC) at St. Edmund Hall, University of Oxford, is an associate of the Globalisation programme at the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) and the IDEAS: International Affairs, Diplomacy & Strategy research centre both at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts (FRSA). Her work examines major economies such as Britain, China, United States, Europe as well as developing countries, and her research focuses on economic growth and the rise of emerging economies. Previously, she was an international corporate lawyer and a regular media commentator on global economic and business issues.
Dr. Yueh has published widely and has written several books. Her recent books include: Macroeconomics (co-authored with Graeme Chamberlin) which is a recommended textbook of the UK Government Economic Service, The Economy of China, Globalisation and Economic Growth in China (co-edited with Yang Yao), The Law and Economics of Globalisation: New Challenges for a World in Flux (editor), and The Future of Asian Trade and Growth: Economic Development with the Emergence of China (editor). Enterprising China: Business, Economic and Legal Developments Since 1979 is the latest book out in July 2011. She has advised the World Bank, European Commission, Asian Development Bank, World Economic Forum, and is a Non-Executive Director of JPMorgan Asian Investment Trust plc.
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Linda Yueh talks to Jonathan Michie about the credit crunch and looming global recession, the effect it has had on both banks and businesses, and how a Green New Deal may provide a solution to the crisis.
Linda Yueh talks to Jonathan Michie about the credit crunch and looming global recession, the effect it has had on both banks and businesses, and how a Green New Deal may provide a solution to the crisis. | 2023-12-17T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3374 |
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to indene compounds, and more specifically to indene compounds represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 means a lower alkyl group, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 denote a lower alkyl group individually or an alkylenedioxy group in combination, and R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 mean individually a substituted or unsubstituted lower alkyl or aryl group or in combination a substituted or unsubstituted piperidino, piperazinyl or homopiperazinyl group together with the adjacent nitrogen atom, with a proviso that not both R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are a methyl group at the same time.
2. Description of the Prior Art
As indene compounds, 2,3-substituted-5,6-methylenedioxyindenes have already been disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,393,226. They have however been found dissatisfactory in the increasing effects of coronary blood flow. | 2024-06-07T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2360 |
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I bought these shoes for walking around my yard so I didn’t have to put on “real” shoes or dirty my slipperes. Overall, I’m very pleased with my purchase. The shoes are more comfortable than I anticipated and I like the massaging texture on the interior. I wear them everyday and they’re holding up great so far. When they get muddy all it takes is a quick wipe or rinse and they’re good as new. I will say that they make my feet pretty sweaty and they’re slightly larger than I though even though I ordered my typical size. I would recommend these shoes though to anyone who needs a good slip on garden shoe. Please mark this review as helpful if I helped you to make a decision :)
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I bought these shoes for walking around my yard so I didn’t have to put on “real” shoes or dirty my slipperes. Overall, I’m very pleased with my purchase. The shoes are more comfortable than I anticipated and I like the massaging texture on the interior. I wear them everyday and they’re holding up great so far. When they get muddy all it takes is a quick wipe or rinse and they’re good as new. I will say that they make my feet pretty sweaty and they’re slightly larger than I though even though I ordered my typical size. I would recommend these shoes though to anyone who needs a good slip on garden shoe. Please mark this review as helpful if I helped you to make a decision :)
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Oh my gosh — it’s time for me to leave my first product review ever. These clogs are INCREDIBLY lightweight and comfortable. For all you hikers and backpackers out there, size 44 (that’s men’s 10, women’s 12) weighs 7.34 oz for the pair (that’s 3.67 oz each). They are completely waterproof, because they’re some kind of rubbery/plastic product, and they have ventilation holes in the top to let your feet breathe. The rubbery/plastic product means the shoes dry quickly and can be used as both camp shoes and shower shoes. Concerning comfort, the arch support is moderate to low, the shoes are wide (like Crocs), and there are pea-sized nubby bumps on the inside surface, presumably to massage your foot as you walk. Concerning comfort of the heel strike, the center underside heel of the shoe is recessed, so the weight of your step never contacts the ground but rather sinks into the airspace between the recessed heel and the ground. Interesting; I haven’t seen that before. The back of the shoe has about a 3/4” heel cuff, which means you can seat an insert into the clog for even greater comfort. My new favorite is a full insert by Dr. Scholls. These clogs are going with me on the Camino de Santiago, as shoes with inserts in the post-hike evenings (12.42 oz total) and as shower shoes without inserts at night. In the photo, the shoe on the left has the insert, the shoe on right is without.
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I bought these shoes so I could wear them when I lifeguard, but I ended up loving them. I wear them every where I go. Always get complements about them! So happy I bought them. Thinking about buy more in different colors!!
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I’m really impressed with these shoes. I’ve had the much more expensive Crocs and I like these more. Very comfortable with bare feet, nice and airy on the toes, just very nice for the price. Lightweight and no strange straps that cut in and are hard to get in and out of. I’m not sure how long they will last but so far so good. I recommend them.
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I wanted something that I could wear around the house that was comfortable, easy to slip on, and water resistant, but without the Croc look. Super happy with the buy. VERY comfy, well made, reasonably cute. Would buy again.
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these are so much lighter, cheaper and more comfortable than Crocs. I just ordered another pair. perfect for kayaking. I know I'll be wearing them all the time in the summer. now in winter these are my house slippers. fit me perfectly. update...I bought a third pair in purple. the purple is lighter than in the picture but still nice.
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So my husband wanted house slippers as we have granite throughout the house and he was getting foot pain. I saw these and it has great reviews so I thought it was worth a shot. They are kinda dorky looking, but they are super light weight and give a decent cushion. He was so impressed that he decided to wear them outside so now he wants another one for indoors. The only bad thing is that he said he had to wash his feet as it collected a lot of dirt walking around the woods. Easy to clean the shoes though after.
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My foot is 9.75” / size 8.5 usually. I got a size 9 W. I had bunion surgery and I have been looking for shoes I could wear with all the wrap. These are perfect! I added an insole to help them fit. They will be perfect on winter with socks to lounge around the house or a quick run to the grocery.
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I bought 4 pairs of these Garden Clogs. We recently purchased two dwarf goats as pets. Because you can't avoid goat poo when you go into their pen, we were having problems with the kids tracking mess into the house. Now the entire family has these shoes just outside the back door that they can wear when they are playing with the goats or doing other outdoor things. No more indoor mess, comfortable easy to clean shoes. All four pairs fit with the size I purchased (which was their actual normal size). I will say that my oldest daughter tried to wear them without socks for a long period of time (several hours) and they were not as comfortable - so expect to wear socks or only use them barefoot for short periods of time. But overall I have no complaint and they have been an easy solution to our problem.
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I have problems getting wider shoes that are comfortable and several reviews said these were a good fit. They are plastic so are hot but the holes do help and they are wide enough and amazingly comfortable for some really inexpensive shoes. Would buy again. | 2024-04-02T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5736 |
Week 14 Quarterback Rankings
1. Carson Palmer vs. Min – 10
Carson Palmer has posted giant games against virtually every opponent, and his buzzsaw will next eviscerate the hobbled Vikings secondary. Minnesota was short four defensive starters last week, and Russell Wilson went berserk. In a short week, the Vikings have already ruled out their three best defensive players, Linval Joseph, Harrison Smith, and Anthony Barr, making Palmer equally berserkworthy. Palmer has crushed elite secondaries all year, and hasn’t fallen below 270 yards in seven straight games. His 29 passing touchdowns are second only to Tom Brady.
2. Ben Roethlisberger vs. Cin – 9.5
At this point, it doesn’t much matter who Ben Roethlisberger is playing. With the exception of his “knock the rust off” game when he returned from his six-game layoff, his average full game is an astounding 376 yards and 2.3 touchdowns. But what about that “knock the rust off” game from Week 8? It came against this week’s opponent, Cincinnati, and Ben threw three interceptions and just one touchdown. Cincinnati is a really good pass defense. Since Week 4, only one opposing quarterback has topped one touchdown, and only one has topped 263 yards. So, you need to ask yourself, was Ben’s lousy Week 8 matchup more a function of his rustiness or a very good secondary? My opinion is that Ben’s far too hot to bench, and I trust him to overcome a stout challenge. Be sure to check the status of Cincinnati’s excellent cornerback Leon Hall, who missed last week’s game.
3. Eli Manning vs. Mia – 9.5
Even though he threw for almost 300 yards, Eli Manning was a disappointment last week, considering the tattered state of the Jets secondary. I expected more than his one touchdown pass (which required some heroics by Odell Beckham). I’m trying not to be discouraged because here comes an even better opportunity, against a reeling Miami secondary that has the stopping power of a James Deen safeword. The Dolphins have given up multiple passing touchdowns and/or 300 yards in six of the past seven games. Last week Matt Schaub threw for 300 yards, for Pete’s sake.
4. Cam Newton vs. Atl – 9.5
In his last three games, Cam Newton has thrown five touchdowns twice. So, I don’t really care that the Falcons’ secondary has played well this season. No opposing quarterback has scored more than twice against the Falcons all year, and only once in the last 30 games. So, the Falcons defense has set the bar at two touchdowns, and Cam hasn’t scored more than two touchdowns against the Falcons since December of 2012. But Cam’s playing with a magical purpose that can’t be quantified statistically. Just keep starting him.
5. Andy Dalton vs. Pit – 9.5
Here’s a remarkable stat that helps illustrate how powerful Andy Dalton has been to your lineups: He’s scored three or more touchdowns seven times. Yep, in over half his starts, he’s giving you three touchdowns. He’s on pace for a whopping 39 touchdown season, and the Steelers secondary should be accommodating. Every opposing quarterback, except Nick Foles, has thrown touchdowns against the Steelers. And when they’re bad, they’re really bad, with three total meltdown games, most recently just two games ago against Seattle. In fairness, Dalton put up pedestrian numbers in this matchup in Week 8, and the Steelers have never given up more than two passing touchdowns to Dalton, so a big game isn’t a guarantee, but solid numbers are very likely.
6. Tom Brady @ Hou – 9.5
No matter the adversity of his situation, Tom Brady just keeps coming through for fantasy owners. Last week, without his best pass-catching running back, wide receiver, and tight end, Brady scored four times and put up 312 yards. He faces a very good Houston defense, and I’m worried that JJ Watt will be an unstoppable force against the makeshift Patriots offensive line. Bill Belichick does a great job of taking away opponents’ best assets, but neutralizing Watt is a tall order. Tyrod Taylor threw three touchdowns against Houston last week, but he did it on a paltry 11 completions. That’s an aberration, particularly against a defense that entered that game with one passing touchdown allowed the previous month. I’m nervous about Brady, but he keeps finding ways to succeed, and he’s impossible to bench.
7. Blake Bortles vs. Ind – 9.5
In addition to his five-touchdown outburst last week, Blake Bortles has thrown multiple touchdowns in seven of his past eight games, and hasn’t failed to throw a touchdown yet this year. There’s no reason to expect a let down here. He should have Allen Hurns back (not that Bortles particularly missed him last week) from his concussion, and he faces another yielding secondary, Indianapolis. This is a defense that’s allowed eight quarterbacks to throw multiple touchdowns, although in Week 4, they held Bortles to one of his worst games of the year, 298 yards and one score. I’ll note that Tennessee held Bortles to one touchdown in their first meeting, and then he obliterated them for five scores in the second meeting.
8. Russell Wilson @ Bal – 9.25
Russell Wilson comes into this game red hot. He’s scored more touchdowns in the past three weeks (12) than he had scored in all of his games leading up to then (10). He’s done so against three very wobbly defenses, and that’s the case again Baltimore. After a horrific start to the season, the Ravens secondary looks improved on paper of late, allowing just four touchdowns in their past three games. But, they’ve faced Case Keenum, Josh McCown/Austin Davis, and Ryan Tannehill. Wilson’s offensive line is playing dramatically better, and his pocket passing has been fantastic. I’m not betting against him in a favorable matchup.
9. Drew Brees @ TB – 9.0
Drew Brees was borderline heroic in defeat last week, throwing three touchdowns against a fantastic Carolina defense. Now he faces a tepid Tampa Bay secondary that has allowed multiple passing touchdowns in seven of the past nine games. Compared to Carolina, this is a walk in the park for Brees, and mostly he’s been very good against bad secondaries. The fly in the ointment is the dud he posted when these teams met in Week 2, when he only managed one score, his offense generated just 19 points, and the Saints lost. The loss of Mark Ingram hurts the entire offense, even if it generates more passes from Brees. Ultimately, it means fewer first downs, fewer trips across the 50, and fewer trips to the red zone.
10. Jameis Winston vs. NO – 9.0
Jameis Winston has improved dramatically, and one clear indication is his modest four interceptions in his past eight games. The next step for Winston is to start scoring consistently. He’s only topped one touchdown once in the past six weeks, and just four times all year. But the leaky Saints secondary gives Winston giant upside. Over their past 5 games, they’ve allowed 21 (!!!) passing touchdowns. Half of the league hasn’t given up 21 touchdowns this year. What’s more, they’re 31st in passing yardage allowed too, giving up 301 per game. I’ve been doing this for 20 years, and I don’t recall a pass defense any worse than this one.
11. Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Ten – 8.5
The Titans pass defense has been blown apart over the past two weeks, allowing eight touchdowns and 652 yards to Blake Bortles and Derek Carr. That, combined with a really good run defense, tells me that we’re going to see a lot more of Ryan Fitzpatrick than #BeastEast. He’s thrown at least 34 passes in six straight games, and that shouldn’t change here. As I remind people every week, Fitzpatrick has been spectacularly reliable, with multiple touchdowns in every full game but one. And the Tennessee secondary just isn’t right without star corner Jason McCourty.
12. Jay Cutler vs. Was – 8.5
I went out on a limb for Jay Cutler last week, giving him my highest ranking of the year, and he flopped horribly. The Niners doubled Alshon Jeffery all day, and Cutler could never get into sync with his other receivers. And, here’s another primo opportunity, and I’m sticking my neck out for him again, despite the fact that he’s scored one touchdown in his past three games. Forget the Monday night game against Matt Cassel, the Redskins secondary is straight up bad. The previous six straight quarterbacks had thrown multiple touchdowns against the Redskins, including five from Cam Newton three games ago.
13. Ryan Tannehill vs. NYG – 8.5
After last week’s horrific dud against a bad Baltimore secondary, it’s going to take some guts to start Ryan Tannehill again. But, this matchup is compelling, and the brave among you will want to consider Tannehill. The Giants have allowed the most passing yards in the league by a lot, 322 per game. Coming off a 19-pass game, you might be worried about Tannehill’s passing volume, but note that the previous week he threw 58 times, and that the Giants have allowed the most pass attempts and the most pass completions.
14. Matthew Stafford @ StL – 8.5
Both the Rams and Lions enter this game completely flat. Organizationally, the Rams are in a freefall. They’ve lost five straight games. They’re halfway to Los Angeles. They have no quarterback. And a once proud defense is getting trucked. Meanwhile, the Lions suffered one of the most heartbreaking losses ever, when Aaron Rodgers (with no help from the friendly referees whatsoever) staged his miracle comeback last Thursday. But, Stafford he can pull himself together, it’s a nice opportunity against a slumping Rams defense. The last four opposing quarterbacks to face the Rams have thrown for 287 yards and 2.3 touchdowns. They’ve allowed nine passing touchdowns in the last four weeks, after allowing just five in the previous eight weeks.
15. Tyrod Taylor @ Phi – 8.5
Despite facing two very good defenses the last two weeks, Tyrod Taylor has scored seven times. He’s getting the ball to Sammy Watkins, finally, and he’s finding his secondary targets, Robert Woods and Chris Hogan. He faces the disastrously bad Philadelphia secondary. In the past month, the Eagles have allowed 15 passing touchdowns, worst in the league. It’s also salient to mention that no team has allowed more quarterback rushing touchdowns than the Eagles, and Tyrod Taylor is a good rushing quarterback.
16. Matt Hasselbeck @ Jac – 8.25
Even though Hasselbeck struggled last week, he’s still scored in all five of his starts, and he’s thrown multiple touchdowns in three of the past four. And this matchup is tantalizing. The Jaguars defense has been a wreck, allowing eight touchdowns to quarterbacks over the past two weeks, and big games to Joe Flacco, EJ Manuel, and Brian Hoyer in recent weeks. Hasselbeck saw these same Jaguars in Week 4, and he only threw one touchdown. But that was his first meaningful start since 2012, so he likely had some rust to knock off. He comes into this week highly questionable, and you’ll want to get comfortable with his health before starting him.
20. Aaron Rodgers vs. Dal – 8.0
Remember when Aaron Rodgers threw for just 77 yards when he faced the league’s No. 1 pass defense, Denver? Well, here comes the league’s No. 2 pass defense, Dallas. The Cowboys are allowing just 221 passing yards per game, second only to Denver. And their 12 touchdowns allowed are third best, behind only Seattle and Denver. Over their past seven games, only one quarterback has scored more than once. It’s a massive challenge for a passing offense that hasn’t played particularly well. Still, it’s Aaron Rodgers, and as we saw last week, there’s plenty of magic in his arm, and anything can happen.
21. Brock Osweiler vs. Oak – 7.75
On Sunday, Brock Osweiler will get his fourth start. Often, at this stage of development, opposing defenses have enough tape on a quarterback that they’ll learn his tendencies and start to pick apart his game. And this game against the Raiders is a tougher test than people may realize. Over their past month of games, Oakland is allowing a meager 200 passing yards and 1.5 touchdowns. And Brock still has his training wheels on. Gary Kubiak has kept Osweiler’s attempts below 27 in every game but his overtime win two weeks ago. Osweiler isn’t hurting the Broncos, but he’s not generating much fantasy output for his owners. | 2023-10-25T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1915 |
Q:
How do I create a class using inputs from previous classes?
I have 2 simple classes: 'Student' and 'Module' containing student names and module codes, respectively. I'm trying to make a third class called 'Registration' with no inputs but with the method 'add' so I can add records to say a student is registered on this module or visa versa... So far I have this:
class Student:
'Class to define student details'
def __init__(self, name):
self.name = name
def getName(self):
return self.name
class Module:
'Class to define module codes'
def __init__(self, code):
self.code = code
def getCode(self):
return self.code
class Registration(Student, Module):
'Class telling us what modules students are taking'
reglist = []
def __init__(self):
Student.__init__(self, name)
Module.__init__(self, code)
def add(self, details):
self.reglist.append(details)
To test it I need to be able to use the following to get the specified output:
r = Registrations()
r.add(james,agm)
r.add(alice,agm)
r.add(alice,ipp)
mstr = ''
for m in map(str,r.modules(alice)):
mstr = mstr+' '+m
print(alice, 'is doing the following modules:', mstr)
sstr = ''
for s in map(str,r.students(agm)):
sstr = sstr+' '+s
print(agm, 'has the following students:', sstr)
print(r)
How would I go about making my Registration class to have the functions to 'add' students and modules and then return the set of students for a module and then return the set of modules taken by one student? If that makes sense, please help I'm a Python newbie and having so much trouble with more complex classes :(
A:
You can put it in a dictionary, and do it this way:
class Registration():
'Class telling us what modules students are taking'
def __init__(self):
self.regdict = {}
def add(self, name, module):
self.regdict.setdefault(name, []).append(Modules(module))
def modules(self, name):
return self.regdict[name]
However, as others mentioned, you need a better understanding of classes and the use of it. I'd suggest you to read some more about classes, and redesign your program structure.
Hope this helps!
| 2024-06-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3120 |
And remember… if you don’t have time or aren’t inclined to change your own cabin air filter… you can always take your vehicle to your local NAPA AutoCare Center… they’ll be happy change it for you!
Always record the date and mileage every time you change your cabin air filter, so you’ll know when it’s due for another change.
Your NAPA AUTO PARTS store professional can help you determine the right filter for your vehicle.
The owner’s service manual will verify that you have a cabin air filter and where it is located. With some vehicles, the manual may refer to this filter as a “micro cabin air filter” or even an “air conditioning” or a “dust filter.”
* If you don’t change it, the filter could get clogged with dirt, dust, smelly mold and allergens, and can even impact the performance of your defroster and your heating and air conditioning.
Step 1
Open the glove box.
Open the glove box and take out the contents.
Step 2
Remove the limiting stop arm.
The limiting stop arm is on the right side of the glove box. Just slide it off the pin.
Step 3
Release the glove box.
Grasp the front and back of the glove box, squeezing them toward each other until the side clamps pop free. Now that the sides are free, you can drop down the entire glove box, so you can see the faceplate to the cabin air filter channel.
Step 4
Remove the old cabin air filter.
Lift the latches on the sides of the faceplate and slide it out of the way, opening up the filter compartment. Now you can simply pull out the old cabin air filter, being careful not to scatter any dust, dirt and trash from the filter into your car. As you remove the old filter, notice which way the arrows are facing. They indicate the direction of the airflow.
Step 5
Clean filter chamber and check seals and gaskets.
Before you install a fresh, new EnviroShield cabin air filter, vacuum the filter chamber, then wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any stray contaminants. Check the condition of gaskets and seals to make sure they don’t need changing as well.
Step 6
Install the new cabin air filter.
Make sure the new cabin air filter matches the old one. Double check to make sure the arrows on the new filter are pointing in the same direction as the old filter you took out, and slide the new filter in.
Step 7
Replace and secure the glove box.
Once the filter’s in place, just replace the faceplate, snap the glove box back in place, reinstall the limiting stop, and put everything back in the glove box. | 2024-03-30T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3110 |
What Is Islam?
What Is Islam?
By: EDC Staff
The word Islam means “to submit” or “to obey,” derived from a word for peace. So, it means ‘submission to the will of God’.[1]Muslims believe that they are to conform their lives in accordance with a divinely revealed path of submission to God. Islam teaches that God (Allah) is merciful and compassionate. He promises the faithful peace and equality, and entrance to eternal Paradise.
Once we humble ourselves, rid ourselves of our egoism and submit totally to Allah, and to Him exclusively, in faith and in action, we will surely feel peace in our hearts. Establishing peace in our hearts will bring about peace in our external conduct as well. Islam is careful to remind us that it is not a religion to be paid mere lip service; rather it is an all-encompassing way of life that must be practiced continuously for it to be Islam.[2]
Islam: Guidance to the Straight Path
Religious guidance is the greatest gift that a person can possess. It is something that we do not control or own, but rather it is bestowed upon us.
Muslims plead to be guided to the straight path at least seventeen times a day while reciting Surat Al-Fatihah (the first chapter of the Qur’an) in the five daily prayers. How many of us have reflected on the nature of this guidance and the path that we are supposed to be upon?
“Guide us” (Ihdina)
In Arabic the word hidayah does not simply mean guidance, but it means to guide gently. The word “gift” (hadiyyah) in Arabic also comes from the same root letters as the word for guidance (hidayah). Religious guidance is the greatest gift that a person can possess. It is also something that we do not control or own, but rather it is bestowed upon us in an act of infinite mercy and grace of Allah (Exalted is He).
Notice how it is in the plural- not ‘guide me’ but “guide us”. This instills in us a sense of brotherhood by making this request on behalf of fellow Muslims, especially as we stand in prayer as a group.
Types of Hidayah Mentioned in the Qur’an
There are four types of hidayah mentioned in the Qur’an, according to (Ibn Al-Qayyim).
General hidayah that is given to all creation. This type of guidance and knowledge is given by Allah to all created things. By this guidance, animals, plants and even inanimate objects fulfill the purpose for which they were created. This also includes the general intellect, wits and inherent intuitive knowledge given to all responsible beings regardless of their faith. This is referred to in the following verse:
He said, “Our Lord is He Who gave each thing its form and then guided (it)”. (Ta-Ha 20:50)
Hidayah that is in the form of explanation and education by way of defining the two paths of good and evil. It is when someone guides you by explaining that which is good and warns you from that which is evil according to Islam. This is the type of hidayah referred to in this verse:
And indeed, (O Muhammad), you guide to a straight path. (Ash-Shura 42:52)
Hidayah that is tawfiq (a specific type of divine guidance) and inspiration (ilham) from Allah to be guided to the truth of iman (faith), Islam (submission), etc. The following verses refer to this type.
No disaster strikes except by permission of Allah. And whoever believes in Allah He will guide his heart. And Allah is Knowing of all things. (At-Taghabun 64:11)
Hidayah that is in the next life, by which one shall be guided to Paradise.
And We will have removed whatever is within their breasts of resentment, (while) flowing beneath them are rivers. And they will say, “Praise to Allah, who has guided us to this”. (Al-A`raf 7:43)
Each one of the above types of hidayah has a sequential connection and relationship. Without the first level of guidance you will not have the capacity to attain the second and without the second you cannot attain the third and fourth levels.
We have absolutely no power to guide anyone using any of the above types of guidance except for the second type of hidayah that is explanation and education. This type of guidance is what is referred to in the following verses.
And indeed, (O Muhammad), you guide to a straight path. (Ash-Shura 42:52)
You are only a warner, and for every people is a guide. (Ar-Ra`d 13:7)
The remaining types of guidance, particularly the third type which is tawfiq from Allah to have iman, are what are referred to in the following verse of the Qur’an, again addressing the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him):
Indeed, (O Muhammad), you do not guide whom you like, but Allah guides whom He wills. And He is most knowing of the (rightly) guided. (Al-Qasas 28:56)
In other words even the Prophets cannot guide whom they choose to become believers in the sense of actually putting faith in a person’s heart. They can only guide in terms of explanation, exhortation, clarification and instruction regarding the truth.
The first lesson here is that we should seek guidance in every matter with Allah first and foremost before turning to others. Secondly, it should humble those of us who are inviting or ‘guiding’ others to Islam to acknowledge and internalize the fact that we have no real power over this matter, and that true guidance is the sole dominion of Allah, the ‘turner of the hearts’.
However, that should not make us despair of the work we do, for which our reward is with Allah. But rather it should increase our confidence in inviting others knowing that the result is not dependent on ‘my da`wah’ or speech, which is full of weakness and defects, but is in the hands of Allah Who can instantly change the hearts of the most wicked and tyrannical into the most pure and righteous.
The Ten Levels of Guidance
A Muslim may question why he or she has to ask for guidance at least seventeen times a day whilst they have already been guided to Islam. Scholars have explained that it is because firstly we ask for constancy (thabat) on guidance and secondly because there are so many levels and aspects of guidance that we are in need of in every detail of our daily life.
The following will help to clarify. For example, there are a further ten levels of guidance that need to be attained for one to be truly guided. (Ibn Al-Qayyim)
Therefore one should bear in mind when asking for guidance that one is asking Allah to:
Be granted guidance of knowledge and clarity, in order for one to know and reach the truth.
For the capacity to be guided
Make one desirous of guidance
Make one act upon the guidance
Make one remain steadfast on guidance
Remove all barriers and obstructions that impede guidance
Be granted a distinctive and detailed level of guidance on the path itself and its stations
Be granted sight of one’s ultimate goal along the path, to be alerted to it so that one can perceive it on the journey, catching sight of it without being blocked from seeing it.
Make one aware of one’s own destitution and desperate need for guidance (from Allah) over and above all other necessities.
Make one see the two misguided paths that veer off from the path of guidance; firstly the path of the people of wrath- those who intentionally, out of rebellion, turned away from following the truth; secondly the path of the people of misguidance- those who turned away out of ignorance and misguidance. One then sees the straight path upon which are all the Prophets and Messengers (peace be upon them) along with their followers from the truthful (siddiqeen), the martyrs and the righteous.
We are instructed by Allah to ask for guidance to the straight path (as-sirat al-mustaqim). What then is the nature of this path?
Description of the Straight Path
In the language of the Arabs a path (sirat) needs to possess five qualities for it to be called a sirat. The path needs to be:
Straight
Easy to travel upon
A familiar well-trodden path
Wide and spacious
Leading one to the desired destination
Since the path that we are asking guidance to is Islam itself, notice and reflect on how these qualities apply to Islam. Islam is straight in that it is a correct and firmly established way, pure and protected from any crookedness or deviation from the truth. Allah describes those who want to block people on the path of Allah:
who averted (people) from the way of Allah and sought to make it (seem) deviant while they were, concerning the Hereafter, disbelievers. (Al-A`raf 7:45)
Islam is also easy as Allah has said:
Allah intends for you ease, and does not want to make things difficult for you, (Al-Baqarah 2:185))
and as the Prophet said,
The deen (Islam/religion) is easy… (Al-Bukhari).
Allah does not burden a soul beyond its capacity. There will be challenges, temptations and difficulties in living as a Muslim but they are things that we ultimately have the capacity to bear. Everything in Shari`ah (Islamic law) benefits us or wards off harm for us in this world and/or the next.
Islam, which is submission to the commands of Allah, is also a familiar and well-trodden path, the path of all the Prophets and their followers. As Allah says:
And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger – those will be with the ones upon whom Allah has bestowed favour of the prophets, the steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs and the righteous. And excellent are those as companions. (An-Nisaa’ 4:69)
The final, universal revelation of Islam is wide and spacious and accommodates all, regardless of color, race or social status. It is us with our parochial attitudes that restrict the vastness of this path to our favorite ‘saved’ group, way of thinking, sheikh or a specific allegiance that excludes others that Islam hasn’t excluded.
Ibn Majah records that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said,
I have left you on a (wide, spacious) clear (white) path, its night is like its day, whoever deviates from this after me will be destroyed….
Indeed, the path of Islam leads to the desired destination, which is Allah’s Pleasure gained by obeying Him. Allah says:
So those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him – He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path. (An-Nisaa’ 4:175)
You will also notice that the word as-sirat (path) in the surah (chapter) has the definite article “Al”. The definite article is close to the meaning of ‘the’ which renders it ‘the straight path’ in English and has several possible meanings in Arabic. Here it is said that it denotes something definite which is in the mind as well as in reality.
For example, when students waiting for their teacher to arrive say ‘the teacher is late.’ The teacher they are referring to is known amongst them and in their minds they know exactly who they are referring to. In that sense, grammatically, ‘the teacher’ is a definite noun phrase and not an indefinite one. They would not say a teacher is late in this case.
Similarly, in this case, it is a specific and definite known path that we are seeking guidance to. It is the path that Allah has ordained for the people that He has favored, the path that leads to His Pleasure and His Paradise, which is in fact His deen (religion) – besides which nothing is acceptable to Him.
It is said that it is also the path that we intuitively know in the deepest core of our hearts that must exist because as human beings we were affirmed, when we were created, that Allah is our Rabb (Lord).
All praise is to Allah Who has gently guided us to the straight path, described to us with crystal clarity its features and guided us to pray for it every day of our lives.
How Easy Is Islam?
Virtue is not due to the abundance of deeds that one performs; rather it is due to it being sincerely for Allah, correct in accordance to the Sunnah.
How many times have you heard someone say practising Islam or being a ‘religious’ Muslim is difficult? Reflect on the following.
Imam Al-Bukhari in his Sahih relates the following hadith (record of the words of the Prophet, peace be upon him) in the chapter On the Deen Being Ease.
It is related from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah said:
“The deen is ease. Whoever makes the deen too hard for himself will be overpowered, so direct yourselves to what is right, follow a middle course, accept the good news of the reward for right action, and seek help [(o reach your goal by being constant in worshipping) in the morning, evening and some of the night.” (Al-Bukhari)
The deen is ease
The word deen means obedience; a state of abasement and submissiveness.
In the hadith, ad-deen is referring to Islam as the means or the vehicle by which one is obedient and in a state of humble submission to Allah (exalted is He). It is synonymous with Shari`ah (Islamic law) and includes both Islam (i.e. practice) and iman (faith).
Ibn Abi Jamrah in his commentary of the abridged Sahih of Al-Bukhari, Bahjat Al-Nufus, highlights a number of ways the statement ‘the deen is ease’ can be understood and demonstrated. Some of them are as follows.
Deen here can be understood as both iman and Islam together. Iman (faith) is ‘easy’ in the sense that it is straightforward without any complexities. This is demonstrated in the hadith where the Prophet tests the slave girl to see whether or not she is a Muslim. He was satisfied by her action of simply pointing to the sky to indicate that Allah is above his creation and by her attesting to the fact that he was the Messenger of Allah.As for the ease in Islam, the practice, this is demonstrated by the famous hadith where a person asks the Prophet about the obligations of Islam and the Prophet tells him about the five obligatory prayers, the obligatory fast of Ramadan and the obligatory zakah (charity). Each time the person asked if there was anything more than the obligatory prayer, fasting and zakah the Prophet replied that there wasn’t unless he wanted to do something extra voluntarily. While the person was leaving he said to himself: by Allah I will not increase nor decrease from that. The Prophet said he has succeeded if he is truthful.
The ease here could be referring to what you have been given as a deen compared to the previous nations and the fact that you have only been obligated with that which you have the capacity to do. Allah has removed the burdens that were in the Shari`ah of the previous nations from this Ummah (Muslim community). For instance, the process of repentance for this Ummah is made by regret, giving up the sin and seeking forgiveness whereas for some previous nations repentance was through capital punishment (for some sins).Another example is that unlawful things for us have been made lawful in times of necessity whereas this was not the case for previous nations. Also the fact that Allah has only burdened us with obligations that we have the physical and intellectual capacity to fulfill, for if he did burden us with something beyond our capacity, it still would have been acceptable as He is All Wise and the Omnipotent Whose decisions none can overturn. Therefore it is from His favor and bounty that He has forgiven us and only made us responsible according to our capacity. As He says in the Qur’an:
“Allah does not burden the soul beyond its capacity”. (Al-Baqarah 2:286)
Therefore the one who is made responsible for that which one had the capacity to bear then that is from ease and not from hardship.
The ease here could be that religion is easy for the one who has knowledge of the religion and it is difficult for the one that is ignorant of the religion.
The ease referred to here could be the fact that the legal texts that imply an obligation without any room for other interpretations are few in number. The vast majority of legal texts are open to different interpretations (that lead to more than one valid legal option) and therefore this is ease and flexibility from the Master to His servants.
The ease referred to here could be to shorten one’s hopes, because shortening one’s hopes is amongst the causes that assist one in the religion so that the religion becomes easy. This is due to the fact that when one’s hopes are shortened covetousness is reduced, zuhd (detachment from unnecessary things) becomes easy and performing good deeds becomes light. This is similar to what the Prophet mentioned: “When one of you wakes up in the morning, do not expect (to live) till the evening and when one of you goes to sleep in the evening do not expect (to live) till the morning”.
The ease referred to here could be to perform good deeds in reverence to the rights due to Allah since the religion belongs completely to Allah. When one does this the religion becomes easy due to the sweetness of obedience, performing deeds become effortless, and in fact, one is nourished by the deeds performed for the sake of Allah.
Whoever makes the deen too hard for himself will be overpowered
Ibn Hajar says that it means that whoever overburdens himself by excess in performing religious deeds without being gentle (on himself) will be incapacitated (to continue), cut off and therefore overpowered.
Ibn Hajar cites Ibn Munir as saying: ‘… this hadith contains knowledge from the emblems of prophethood. Indeed we have seen and people before us have seen that everyone who goes to extremes in the religion is cut off (from continuity). The intended meaning in the hadith is not to stop a person trying to perfect their acts of worship, for that is something praiseworthy, rather it is warning against the type of excess that leads to boredom, or against excess in supererogatory acts that leads to forsaking that which is more recommended, or that which leads to the performance of an obligation outside of its designated time.
The example of the aforementioned is if someone prayed the whole night fighting off sleep until sleep overtook him in the last part of the night whereby he slept past the Fajr (Dawn) Prayer in jama`ah (congregation) or past the best time for Fajr prayer or past sunrise after the designated time for Fajr prayer”.
Imam Ahmed narrates:
“You will not attain this (deen) by excessiveness and the best of your deen is ease”.
so direct yourselves to what is right, follow a middle course,
Ibn Hajar says fasadidu (which is translated here as direct yourselves to what is right) means sticking to as-sadad (which is correct without excess or deficiency). The lexicographers say as-sadad means balance/moderation (tawasut) in actions.
Ibn Rajab says at-tawasut (balance) in religious deeds is to not fall short of whatever one has been commanded to do and to not burden oneself with that which is beyond one’s capacity.
Ibn Rajab also says about the word qaribu (translated here as follow a middle course) that it carries the same or similar meaning to as-sadad. Ibn Hajar says it means if you cannot achieve the ideal then do your best to attain that which is as close to the ideal.
accept the good news of the reward for right action
Ibn Hajar says it means to accept glad tidings of the reward for continuous action even if it is small. Meaning the glad tidings is for someone who cannot perform deeds to the ideal and that he will not lose any reward if it was not due to his intentional shortcomings. The object of the glad tidings is the reward, however the actual word itself (reward) is omitted in the hadith to induce a sense of veneration and magnificence towards the reward.
Ibn Rajab says it means to convey glad tidings to the one who traverses the path of obedience to Allah (exalted is He) through moderation, consistency and balance for he is the one who reaches the destination.
Indeed the path of moderation and balance is more virtuous than other paths, so the one who travels this path is given glad tidings. For, indeed moderation in adhering to the path of Sunnah (prophetic tradition) is better than exerting great effort in other paths. The best guidance is the guidance of Muhammad so whoever follows his path is closer to Allah than anyone else.
Ibn Rajab continues to explain that virtue is not due to the abundance of deeds that one performs; rather it is due to it being sincerely for Allah, it being correct in accordance to the Sunnah, and by the abundance of knowledge and actions of the heart. So the one who is more knowledgeable about Allah, His religion, His laws and His Shari`ah (religious law), and more fearful of Him, more loving of Him, and has more hope in Him is more virtuous than the one who is not in this state even if the latter performs more physical deeds than the former.
That is why some of the predecessors used to say that Abu Bakr (may God be please with him) did not excel others by much fasting or salah (prayer) but rather it was due to something deeply embedded in his heart. Some of them said the thing that was in his heart by which he excelled others was deep love for Allah and His Messenger and sincere counsel for Allah’s slaves.
Convert to Islam
For These Reasons We Convert to Islam
Establishing a relationship with God in the most pure and simple way is liberating and exhilarating.
Many articles could explain how easy it is to convert to Islam. There are also articles and videos that discuss the obstacles that can prevent one from accepting Islam. Real converts tell their stories, and we can share their elation and excitement.
There are even articles that explain exactly how to become Muslim. Converting to Islam is covered from many different angles and here we discuss the benefits that come from converting to Islam.
Many advantages are gained by converting to Islam, the most obvious one being the sense of calmness and well being that descends upon any person who realizes they have discovered one of life’s most basic truths. Establishing a relationship with God in the most pure and simple way is liberating and exhilarating, and it results in serenity.
However it is not the only advantage of converting to Islam, there are other benefits that one would experience and we will discuss them here one by one.
Converting to Islam liberates a person from slavery to manmade systems and lifestyles.
Islam emancipates the mind from superstitions and uncertainties; it liberates the soul from sin and corruption and frees the conscience from oppression and fear. Submission to the will of God, does not curtail freedom, on the contrary it gives a very high degree of freedom by freeing the mind from superstitions and filling it with truth and knowledge.
Once a person accepts Islam they are no longer slaves to fashion, or consumerism, and they are free from the slavery of a monetary system designed to subjugate the people. On a smaller but equally as important scale Islam liberates a person from the superstitions that rule the lives of those not truly submitted to God.
A believer knows that good and bad luck do not exist. Both the good and the bad aspects of our lives come from God and as Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) explains all the affairs of a believer are good: “If he is granted ease then he is thankful, and this is good for him. And if he is afflicted with a hardship, he perseveres, and this is good for him”. (Muslim)
After a person is freed from manmade systems and lifestyles he or she is free to worship God in the correct manner. A believer is able to put his trust and hope in God and sincerely seek His mercy.
Converting to Islam allows a person to truly experience God’s love.
Converting to Islam allows a person to achieve God’s love by following His guide to life – the Qur’an, and the authentic teachings and traditions of Prophet Muhammad.
When God created the world He did not abandon it to instability and insecurity. He sent a rope, firm and steady, and by holding tightly to this rope an insignificant human being can achieve greatness and eternal peace. In the words of Qur’an, God makes His desires perfectly clear, however human beings have free will and are free to either please or displease God.
Say (O Muhammad to mankind): “If you (really) love God then follow me (i.e. accept Islamic Monotheism, follow the Qur’an and the Sunnah), God will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Aal `Imran 3:33)
And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers. (Aal `Imran 3:85)
There is no compulsion in religion. Verily, the Right Path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taghut and believes in God, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. And God is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (Al-Baqarah 2:256)
A benefit of converting to Islam is that God promises Paradise to the believer.
Paradise, as described in many verses of Qur’an, is a place of eternal bliss and it is promised to believers. God shows his mercy to the believers by rewarding them with Paradise. Whoever denies God or worships something with, or instead of Him, or claims that God has a son or daughter or partner, will be doomed in the Hereafter to the hellfire.
Converting to Islam will save a person from the torment of the grave, suffering on the Day of Judgment and eternal hellfire.
And those who believe (in the Oneness of God) and do righteous good deeds, to them We shall surely give lofty dwellings in Paradise, underneath which rivers flow, to live therein forever. Excellent is the reward of the workers. (Al-`Ankabut 29: 58)
Happiness, tranquility and inner peace and can be achieved by converting to Islam.
Islam itself is inherently associated with inner peace and tranquility. The words Islam, Muslim and salaam (peace) all come from the root word ‘sa – la – ma‘, denoting peace, security, and safety. When one submits to the will of God he or she will experience an innate sense of security and peacefulness.
Perfect happiness exists only in Paradise. There we will find total peace, tranquility and security and be free from the fear, anxiety and pain that are part of the human condition. However the guidelines provided by Islam allow us, imperfect humans, to seek happiness in this world. The key to being happy in this world and the next is seeking the pleasure of God, and worshiping Him, without associating partners with Him.
freedom of religion
Islam and Freedom of Belief
Allah commands Muslims to treat other people kindly provided they do not manifestly declare malice towards them and to think well of all of people alike.
We know that Islam secures freedom of belief. This is clear from many Qur’anic verses, but did Prophet Muhammad really force people to become Muslims? If not, then why did he fight non-Muslims?
The principle underlying the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims is coexistence. Allah commands Muslims to treat other people kindly provided they do not manifestly declare malice towards them and to think well of all of people alike. A person who thoroughly explores the verses of the Noble Qur`an will find that, in its entirety, it presents an integrated Qur’anic methodology concerning the treatment of non-Muslims.
It is noteworthy to mention that the variation in the manner of treating non-Muslims does not stem from a methodological inconsistency; rather, it depends on the different attitudes of the people we deal with. People are different (with respect to behavior) and thus they must not be judged alike. It is considered a methodical injustice to generalize what has been made specific or to specify what has been left general in legal texts.
Just as there are individuals who accept Muslims’ beliefs, there are others who differ with them. Among this latter group, there are some who merely present their opinions or beliefs and those who go as far as to attack those who differ with them. Therefore, both groups are treated differently.
Evidence from Qur’an
There are many verses in the Qur’an, whether those revealed in Makkah or Madinah, that urge Muslims to be tolerant towards others and to treat them kindly. These include:
So pardon and overlook until Allah delivers His command. Indeed, Allah is over all things competent. (Al-Baqarah 2:109)
There shall be no compulsion in (acceptance of) the religion. The right course has become clear from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in Taghut (false deities) and believes in Allah has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing. (Al-Baqarah 2:256)
Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes – from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly. (Al-Mumtahanah 60:8)
The above verses from Surat Al-Baqarah and Al-Mumtahanah were revealed in Madinah and all of them exhort Muslims to be kind and merciful to their fellow men.
As for the legal texts, Qur’an and Sunnah, that command Muslims to be harsh towards some people, they can be compared to the previous verses as two integrated methodologies that deal with two different types of people:
The first methodology, which is the general case, enjoins Muslims to treat all people with kindness through dialogue and respect of freedom (of faith). This is the correct basis for inviting others to Islam; this does not abrogate a Qur’anic verse nor has it been abrogated though some jurists claim the contrary. Allah Almighty says:
And speak to people good (words) and establish prayer and give zakah. (Al-Baqarah 2:83)
In another verse, Allah instructs those who call others to His way on how they should invite others according to the different types of people:
Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is (rightly) guided. (An-Nahl 16:125)
Allah says about the People of the Book:
And do not argue with the People of the Scripture except in a way that is best, except for those who commit injustice among them, and say, “We believe in that which has been revealed to us and revealed to you. And our God and your God is one; and we are Muslims (in submission) to Him. (Al-`Ankabut 29:46)<
The second methodology is concerned with those who attack Muslims, in which case it is necessary to defend oneself even in a harsh manner. Allah Almighty says,
(Fighting in) the sacred month is for (aggression committed in) the sacred month, and for (all) violations is legal retribution. So whoever has assaulted you, then assault him in the same way that he has assaulted you. And fear Allah and know that Allah is with those who fear Him. (Al-Baqarah 2:194)
Unlike the policy followed by some countries, Muslims do not treat others based on whether they are with or against them. Rather, Islam teaches its followers that people are different and must therefore be treated accordingly with respect to time and type of person.
Based on the above, one can understand the hadith which exhorts fighting non-Muslims until they testify that there is no god but Allah as fighting the aggressors who attack Muslims and not people in general. It also means that Muslims must merely deliver the message of Islam to them and not compel them to embrace the faith as per the words of Allah Almighty Who says:
Fight them until there is no (more) temptation (fitnah) and (until) worship is (acknowledged to be) for Allah. But if they cease, then there is to be no aggression except against the oppressors. (Al-Baqarah 2:193)
In the hadith mentioned above, the Prophet (peace be upon him) refers to the apostates led by Musailamah who attempted to destroy the Islamic state and deviate from its general order. This was clearly a case of high treason, a charge that carries the death penalty according to penal codes and international laws.
The same applies to the above noble verse which speaks about a group of oppressors who share the same abominable characteristics. At that time, the Romans started to mobilize armies to fight the Prophet. The Muslims did not fight them except after they learned that the Romans wanted to abolish the Islamic state.
Who are Muslims?
Muslims are those who follow Islam. The word “Muslim” means one who submits to the will of God. All the Prophets (peace be upon them) preceding the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are considered Muslims as they submitted themselves to the will of God. Muslims have to follow the Qur’an and the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad. Yet, there are Muslims who are not fully submitting to the will of God and there are Muslims who are doing their best to live an Islamic life. So, the extent of being a Muslim is judged according to the degree to which one is submitting to the will of God, in his beliefs and actions.
Who is Allah?
Allah is the proper name for Almighty God, and is often translated merely as “God.” The most fundamental belief that a Muslim has is that “There is only One God,” the Creator, the Sustainer, known in the Arabic language and by Muslims as Allah. Muslims believe that since Allah alone is the Creator, it is He alone that deserves our devout love and worship. Islam holds to a strict monotheism. Any worship and prayers directed at saints, Prophets, other human beings or nature is considered forbidden idolatry. In the Qur’an, we read that Allah is Compassionate and Merciful. He is Kind, Loving, and Wise. He is the Creator, the Sustainer, the Healer. He is the One who Guides, the One who Protects and the One who Forgives.[6]
Who is the Prophet Muhammad?
Muhammad is the Prophet of Islam. He was born in Mecca in Saudi Arabia in 570. He was a deeply spiritual man, and often spent time in meditation on Mount Hira’.[7] Muhammad’s ancestry goes back to Prophet Ishmael (peace be upon him), son of Prophet Abraham (peace be upon him). His father died before his birth and his mother died when he was six. At age 40, he was given the prophethood when the angel Jibril (Gabriel) appeared in the cave. Subsequently, the revelations came over 23 years. The most remarkable thing in Muhammad is his gentle and exalted manners with all people; his friends and his enemies. This is witnessed by all the just men. In addition to that, modesty and flexibility were of his great qualities away from complexity and arrogance. He loved right and justice and ruled according to this. He did not flatter any one for his rank, money or his pedigree, in the contrary, he supported the weak and stand against the strong in giving them their rights back.[8]
What Is Prayer?
Prayer is the practice of formal worship in Islam. Its importance for Muslims is indicated by its status as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Prayer consists of the repetition of prescribed actions and words. The number of obligatory units (rak`ahs) varies from two to four according to the time of day or other circumstances. Prayer is obligatory for all Muslims except those who are retarded, prepubescent, very sick, lactating, pregnant, menstruating, frail and elderly or travelling on a long journey.[9] There are five obligatory prayers, including Fajr (Dawn), Zhuhr (Noon), `Asr (Afternoon), Maghrib (Sunset) and `Isha’ (Night).
What Is Fasting?
Fasting is another unique moral and spiritual characteristic of Islam. Literally defined, fasting means to abstain “completely” from foods, drinks and intimate intercourse, before the break of the dawn till sunset, during the entire month of Ramadan. Fasting Ramadan is obligatory on every responsible and fit Muslim. It teaches man the virtue of effective devotion, honest dedication and closeness to God; because when he fasts he does so for God and for His sake alone. It cultivates in man a vigilant and sound conscience; because the fasting person keeps his fast in secret as well as in public.[10]
What Is Zakah?
Zakah is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a duty performed on a regular basis. Zakah is not an option but it is a compulsory act for all Muslims. It is a contribution paid once a year on excess savings. This giving is to “cleanse” your money and possessions from excessive desire for them or greed. It is expected from every Muslim individual. Zakah provides us with the opportunity of sharing our excess wealth with those less fortunate than ourselves. In fact, we and our wealth belong to Allah. He is the Real Owner and we are merely the trustees of His Wealth. We do our duty as trustees if we pay Zakah as an obligatory part of worship.[11]
What is Hajj?
The word Hajj, linguistically, means heading to a place for the sake of visiting. In Islamic terminology, it implies heading to Makkah to observe the rituals of pilgrimage, such as Tawaf and standing at `Arafat mount. Hajj is rightly said to be the perfection of faith, since it combines in itself all the distinctive qualities of other obligatory acts of prayer, patience, privation of amenities of life, devotion, Zakah, slaughtering the sacrifice and supplication. In fact, the physical pilgrimage is a prelude to the spiritual pilgrimage to Allah when man would bid goodbye to everything of the world and present himself before Him.[12]
Muslims & Jews & Christians!
The Qur’an calls the Jews and Christians “People of the Book”, i.e., those who received Divine scriptures before Muhammad (peace be upon him). Muslims are told to treat them with respect and justice. It is sad that many Christians do not know that Jesus (peace be upon him) holds a very high position within Islam. Unlike Orthodox Judaism, Islam considers Jesus to be the promised Messiah, a word from God, born of the Virgin Mary to bring a new covenant to the people of Israel.
With regard to the rights of man and woman, Islam has a special philosophy of its own. It believes that both man and woman have equal rights and obligations. In certain cases, their rights and obligations are different, but still they are fairly equal. According to the Qur’an, men and women have the same spirit, there is no superiority in the spiritual sense between men and women. The Qur’an makes it clear to remove any notion of superiority. In terms of moral, spiritual duties, acts of worship, the requirements of men and women are the same, except in some cases when women have certain concessions because of their feminine nature, or their health or the health of their babies. The Qur’an explicitly, in more than one verse, specified that whoever does good deeds, and is a believer, whether male or female, God will give them an abundant reward.[13]
According to Islam, the present world is not an eternal abode. The Qur’an tells us that man is placed here only temporarily to be tested in terms of his obedience to God’s orders. He must always remember that there will be the life, the hereafter. There is a time limit to mortal existence. Death marks the end of the testing period for all human beings. But death only means a change of abode, for the soul never dies. Man returns to the realm whence he came, so that he waits for the Day of Judgment. That realm is the eternal world. God created human beings and made them responsible for their actions by granting them freedom. If there were no Afterlife in which the good were rewarded and the bad punished, there would be no justice; in which case, it would appear meaningless to create people with a conscience and a sense of responsibility. But God is Just and always acts justly. Hence it is the absolute demand of justice that there should be a Day of Judgment on which everyone is brought to book. When the time comes for the Last Reckoning, God will destroy this world and replace it with a permanent, everlasting world. All human beings will then be resurrected and brought before the Almighty to be judged. On that day, everyone will stand alone before God. Those who have done good deeds in the world they have left behind will be rewarded. Their reward will be paradise, a state of joy, happiness and peace.[14]
The word “Jihad” means struggle, or to be specific, striving in the cause of God. Any struggle done in day-to-day life to please God can be considered Jihad. One of the highest levels of Jihad is to stand up to a tyrant and speak a word of truth. Control of the self from wrong doings is also a great Jihad. One of the forms of Jihad is to take up arms in defense of a Muslim country when attacked. This kind of Jihad has to be declared by the religious leadership or by a Muslim head of state who is following the Qur’an and Sunnah.[15]
Muslims believe that the Qur’an is the very word of God, the Almighty: a complete record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Jibril (Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Qur’an was memorized by Prophet Muhammad and his followers, dictated to his companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during the Prophet’s lifetime. Not one word of its 114 surahs (chapters) has been changed over the centuries. The Qur’an is in every detail the same unique and miraculous text that was revealed to Muhammad over fourteen centuries ago. The Qur’an is the principle source of every Muslim’s faith and practice. It deals with all subjects that concern us as human beings, including wisdom, doctrine, worship and law; but its basic theme is the relationship between God and His creatures. At the same time, the Qur’an provides guidelines for a just society, proper human conduct and equitable economic principles.[16]
What is the Sunnah?
The word Sunnah has three separate meanings that are often mixed up by Muslims when the term arises in discussions. The first sense of Sunnah is in the context of identifying textual sources, as the Qur’an is contrasted with the Sunnah, meaning the Hadith. A second sense of Sunnah is the way of the Prophet (peace be upon him), embodied in the things he said, did, and in his noble states of heart; together with the things he approved of in others, and the things that he intended to do but did not get the chance. A third sense of Sunnah is in the context of Shari`ah rulings, in which Sunnah means “a recommended deed”, meaning something that one deserves a reward for doing but is not punished for not doing.[17]
What Is Shari`ah?
The Shari`ah is the framework of ultimate reality and the ethical guidance that Muslim scholars have derived from the direct Revelation of Allah to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Shari`ah is the centerpiece and backbone of the religion of Islam. Islamic law prescribes Muslim behavior in every aspect of life. The Shari`ah contains categories and subjects of Islamic law called the branches of Fiqh (Jurisprudence). They include Islamic worship, family relations, inheritance, commerce, property law, civil law, criminal law, administration, taxation, constitution, international relations, war and ethics, and other categories.[18]
How to Become a Muslim
Conversion to Islam must be based on complete satisfaction and contentment. If you take the decision to embrace Islam, be sure that you will never regret this decision. Becoming a Muslim is a simple and easy process that requires no pre-requisites. One may convert alone in privacy, or he/she may do so in the presence of others. All one needs to do is pronounce the “Shahadah“, the testimony of faith, without further delay. The “Shahadah” is to say “La ilah illa Allah, Muhammad rasoolu Allah” (I testify that there is no true god but Allah, and that Muhammad is a Messenger of Allah.) When someone pronounces this testimony with conviction, then he/she has become a Muslim. Upon entering the fold of Islam purely for the Pleasure of Allah, all of one’s previous sins are forgiven, and one starts a new life of piety and righteousness. We welcome you to Islam, congratulate you for your decision, and will try to help you in any way we can.
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Q:
Testing an async function with Jasmine in Meteor
I have looked at several other questions related to this on Stackoverflow, but I still can't seem to solve my problem. No matter what I seem to do, it seems that either Meteor.call doesn't get invoked, or if I can get it to be invoked (such as in the code sample below), no matter what the jasmine.DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_INTERVAL is set to, I continue to get the following error:
Error: Timeout - Async callback was not invoked within timeout specified by jasmine.DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_INTERVAL.
This is what my Jasmine test looks like:
it("Should be created and not assigned to anyone", function(done) {
jasmine.DEFAULT_TIMEOUT_INTERVAL = 5000000;
// Confirm that the User Has Logged in
expect(Meteor.userId()).not.toBeNull();
var contact = null;
var text = "This is a testing task";
spyOn(Tasks, "insert");
spyOn(Meteor, "call");
Meteor.call('addTask', contact, text, function(error, result) {
expect(error).toBeUndefined();
expect(result).not.toBeNull();
done();
});
expect(Meteor.call).toHaveBeenCalled();
});
});
And my addTask function looks like this:
Meteor.methods({
addTask: function (contact, text) {
... // addTask Code, removed for brevity
},
});
Iv been stuck on this for weeks, any help anyone can provide would be super helpful.
A:
The expectations inside the hander are never executed, because Jasmine does not invoke the original .call() method. To make it work, instead of spyOn(Meteor, "call"); you should write spyOn(Meteor, "call").and.callThrough(); which will call the original handler after executing Jasmine spying logic.
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to imaging devices and more particularly to a device for detecting image conveying light or particles ("beam") and transmitting to data processing and video equipment information needed by that equipment to display on a CRT the image carried by the beam.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Generally, two types of devices have been used to produce images from particle or light sources--devices producing images on photographic film and image intensifiers. Although an image having good resolution can be obtained on light-sensitive film, the time required to process the film is relatively long and prohibitive for many applications. Further, a dynamic image of the object under examination cannot be obtained through the use of light-sensitive film.
Although an image of an object can be obtained quickly using conventional image intensifiers, the resolution of the image (4 line pairs/mm) is unacceptable for many applications. For example, the medical profession generally considers X-ray images having only 4 line pairs/mm resolution to be unacceptable as an aid in examining the human body, and so conventional X-ray image intensifiers have not been heavily relied upon as a means for obtaining X-ray images of portions of the human body.
Finally, conventional X-ray equipment, including equipment employing X-ray sensitive film and X-ray image intensifiers, has been large and cumbersome and, therefore, has placed severe restrictions on the use of such equipment. | 2024-04-04T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2408 |
We do not have a curve for PJM ICAP. Technically, a capacity curve exists for all curves, but since we have no capacity positions in PJM there is not a curve that is marked.
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Recommended Posts on Power, Culture, and Privacy
Lots of talk about privacy lately. Much of it has been spurred by the completely unsurprising revelations about NSA spying. But we were primed for that by the discussion surrounding Facebook Home and Om Malik’s widely noted reaction (“Why Facebook Home Bothers Me“) back in April.
Over the past day, I’ve read two standout posts that I’d really recommend. At the New Yorker, Jill Lepore has an engaging piece entitled Privacy in an Age of Publicity on the history of our modern notions of privacy. She connects a number of disparate points, including the shift in our meaning of “mystery,” early ideas about publicity from Jeremy Bentham (of the oft-discussed “panopticon” ), the development of the notion of a domestic sphere of life, and the legally foundational 1890 article on privacy by Samuel Warren and Louis Brandeis. By the end of the article, it made a whole lot of sense why people just aren’t that bothered by the NSA’s practices. As she put it:
There is no longer a public self, even a rhetorical one. There are only lots of people protecting their privacy, while watching themselves, and one another, refracted, endlessly, through a prism of absurd design.
That’s the cultural side of things. But there’s also the power side of things. Dave Winer takes up that side (“The Quiet War In Tech“) noting:
In th[e] war [of information], the governments have more in common than they have differences. …What they want is to keep order, I really believe that. The order that keeps the rich rich, and more or less ignores the challenges we all face in keeping our species alive on this planet. I understand the sentiment. …If you were President of the United States, and you saw a certain probability of [tech collapse] happening, you’d re-up on the side of preserving order. …And in that context, it’s not surprising that our, the people’s, information access systems are really weak compared to the ones the governments have.
By now it should be obvious that the big tech companies are not our friends. They’re more like the government than they are like you and me. Maybe not their fault, maybe they didn’t see it coming, but I doubt they’d deny that they’re there now.
Winer goes on to spin out some important implications for programmers and tech users, so it is worth a read. | 2024-04-14T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3835 |
Oh yeah, whatever you want deal. I am completly indifferent. Whatever makes you happy.
-----Original Message-----
From: "Immer, Ingrid" <Ingrid.Immer@Williams.com>@ENRON
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 12:39 PM
To: Germany, Chris
Subject: Childbirth Class Options
LSupposedly, the same material is covered in either 2-day, 4-week, or 6-week
sessions. Our options for classes are the weekend of Mar 23 for the 2-day
(goes from 9 to 3 Sat and another couple hours on Sun); Apr 16 - May 6 for
the 4-week (not so good cuz it ends awfully close to our due date); and Feb
20 - Mar 25 for the 6-week (this one meets 7-9 on Wed nites).
What are your thoughts? | 2023-10-23T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5071 |
[Skeletotopy of the kidneys of American mink Mustela vison (Brisson, 1756)].
A radiological and anatomical analysis of the position of 120 kidneys of 60 minks of both sexes in relation to the vertebral column was carried out. It was found that they are situated at the height of Th13 to L5, the right kidney is situated more cranially than the left one and most often across the fourteenth rib (female 51.5%, male 59.3%). | 2024-03-29T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2924 |
Czesław Marchewczyk
Czesław Karol Marchewczyk (12 October 1912 — 10 November 2003), was a Polish ice hockey player. He played for KS Cracovia during his career, as well as the Polish national team at several world championships as well as the 1932, 1936, and 1948 Winter Olympics. He would later be awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta.
References
External links
Category:1912 births
Category:2003 deaths
Category:Ice hockey players at the 1932 Winter Olympics
Category:Ice hockey players at the 1936 Winter Olympics
Category:Ice hockey players at the 1948 Winter Olympics
Category:Knights of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Category:KS Cracovia (ice hockey) players
Category:Olympic ice hockey players of Poland
Category:Polish ice hockey forwards
Category:Recipients of the Armia Krajowa Cross
Category:Sportspeople from Kraków
Category:Polish Austro-Hungarians | 2024-07-02T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2141 |
import expect from 'expect.js';
import { SearchCache } from '../search_cache';
describe(`SearchCache`, () => {
class FauxEs {
constructor() {
// contains all request batches, separated by 0
this.searches = [];
}
async search(request) {
this.searches.push(request);
return { req: request };
}
}
const request1 = { body: 'b1' };
const expected1 = { req: { body: 'b1' } };
const request2 = { body: 'b2' };
const expected2 = { req: { body: 'b2' } };
const request3 = { body: 'b3' };
const expected3 = { req: { body: 'b3' } };
it(`sequence`, async () => {
const sc = new SearchCache(new FauxEs());
// empty request
let res = await sc.search([]);
expect(res).to.eql([]);
expect(sc._es.searches).to.eql([]);
// single request
res = await sc.search([request1]);
expect(res).to.eql([expected1]);
expect(sc._es.searches).to.eql([request1]);
// repeat the same search, use array notation
res = await sc.search([request1]);
expect(res).to.eql([expected1]);
expect(sc._es.searches).to.eql([request1]); // no new entries
// new single search
res = await sc.search([request2]);
expect(res).to.eql([expected2]);
expect(sc._es.searches).to.eql([request1, request2]);
// multiple search, some new, some old
res = await sc.search([request1, request3, request2]);
expect(res).to.eql([expected1, expected3, expected2]);
expect(sc._es.searches).to.eql([request1, request2, request3]);
});
});
| 2023-10-23T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2251 |
After writing about being prepared for an interview, I started covering the aspects of a technical interview. I also shared with you how I conduct my interviews and how important it is to have great troubleshooting skills if you want to work in IT.
So, starting today, I am going to share with you what I consider to be the basics of troubleshooting. I am going to start with a very simple scenario, and in the following blog posts I am going to explore more complex troubleshooting scenarios and technologies.
Disclaimer
The scenarios I am going to use for these posts will vary in complexity and they may not be as accurate as you may come across in your organization.
If you are a seasoned network engineer, systems administrator or help desk engineer you may find these troubleshooting scenarios very simple.
Keep in mind that the examples I am going to use here have the sole objective to expose you to basic methodology of troubleshooting.
In each scenario, I am going to emphasize what are the logical steps that I expect from a candidate or support engineer when troubleshooting a particular problem. In most cases there will be more than one logical path that will help you identify the problem. That is OK. I just want to expose you to the tools, concepts, naming conventions and technologies that you should know to be successful in this career.
It’s Troubleshooting Time!
Welcome to Acme Corporation
I am going to use a fictitious company for our troubleshooting scenarios. Acme Corporation is a small company and it has a very basic IT infrastructure. The diagram below will be used to illustrate our troubleshooting scenarios.
Acme has a few users connected to their Local Area Network (LAN). For this scenario we are going to work with a laptop that has a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.200.
Acme has a Windows file server. Its IP address is 192.168.1.10 and its Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is app.acme.com.
In this very simplistic network, all devices are connected to a single network switch.
Acme’s router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1 and its FQDN is router.acme.com.
There is a firewall between Acme’s LAN and the Internet.
We are going to connect to Google’s servers. The IP address of the server we are going to use here is 173.194.115.18. Its FQDN is www.google.com.
The Internet is represented by a cloud.
One of Acme’s employees works from home.
Assumptions
For this first troubleshooting scenario, we are not going to take the firewall (5) into consideration. We are going to assume that all traffic from the LAN can reach the Internet (7) and vice versa.
We are not going to worry about protocols, PAT, NAT, etc.
Acme LAN users should be able to ping all devices on the LAN and WAN (Wide Area Network, in this case the Internet).
You should be able to troubleshoot all the issues on your own.
We are just going to identify where the problem may be located.
You are working from the same office as Acme’s user. Your PC, running Windows, is connected to the same switch.
For these scenarios, we are going to assume Google has only one server (173.194.115.18) and there are no routing issues on the WAN. I am not going to require you to know the command traceroute (or tracert on Windows) yet.
Troubleshooting Case
For this case, assume that you are working as a Help Desk support engineer. You are at your desk, the telephone rings and you need to help the user on the other end. Here we go…
John, one of Acme’s employees explains that last night he was working on a report for his boss. He was using Google to research data about widgets and everything was working great, but this morning, when he got to the office, he could not connect to Google’s search page at http://www.google.com. He tells you that he can connect to the XYZ application, which runs off the server app.acme.com. It’s 8 AM and he needs to get the report ready for a meeting at 10 AM. He needs your help.
So, what are you going to do first?
Before you start troubleshooting any issue, do the following:
Make sure you truly understand what the user told you. If necessary, ask more questions about the problem.
Write down all the important details, such as IP addresses, URLs, application and server names, and times when the events took place.
Let’s get started…
In this case, the user gave you some important information:
He was able to access www.google.com the night before.
He cannot reach the same URL this morning.
However, he can connect to Acme’s server on the LAN.
I would expect you to do the following:
Open a DOS window.
Type the following command: ping www.google.com. Ping is a great networking utility that can be used to test if a device can be reached.
Based on the picture above, what have we learned?
We know that the Domain Name System (DNS) resolution is working. DNS translated the URL www.google.com to the IP address 173.194.115.18.
We know that we cannot ping that IP address, as we are repeatedly getting the Request Timed Out message.
What you can do next, is to ping another website or IP address on the Internet. For example, you could try to ping www.yahoo.com.
That worked. We can see the reply messages from 98.138.252.30.
We have just confirmed that we can reach the WAN, however we cannot get to Google’s server at 173.194.115.18.
The conclusion for this first scenario should be the following:
The server we are trying to reach is unavailable at this time.
We confirmed that we could get to the Internet and reach another server (www.yahoo.com).
Resource List
Below is a list of links to important concepts and information that you should be familiar with.
What’s Next?
Next week I am going present you with a variation of the scenario detailed above. You may want to read about Traceroute and Nslookup, as I am going to use these two networking utilities on the next troubleshooting case. | 2024-03-13T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9624 |
Mueller was brought back, however, less than a year later when Roseman resumed his place atop the personnel department. His stay didn't last long. While it is unclear who made the ultimate decision to let Mueller go, he technically reported to Joe Douglas, the Eagles' new vice president of player personnel. | 2023-09-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4888 |
using System;
using Mono.Cecil.Cil;
namespace Gendarme.Rules.Exceptions.Impl {
internal sealed class ExecutionBlock {
private Instruction firstInstruction;
private Instruction lastInstruction;
public ExecutionBlock ()
{
}
public Instruction First {
get { return firstInstruction; }
set { firstInstruction = value; }
}
public Instruction Last {
get { return lastInstruction; }
set { lastInstruction = value; }
}
public bool Contains (Instruction instruction)
{
if (firstInstruction == null || lastInstruction == null ||
firstInstruction.Offset > lastInstruction.Offset) {
return false;
} else {
return ((instruction.Offset >= firstInstruction.Offset) &&
(instruction.Offset <= lastInstruction.Offset));
}
}
public ExecutionBlock Clone ()
{
ExecutionBlock other = new ExecutionBlock ();
other.First = firstInstruction;
other.Last = lastInstruction;
return other;
}
}
}
| 2023-12-24T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/7735 |
Robust, ultra-fast and incredibly versatile, the Lexmark T654DN fits every type of need. Whether you are looking for a serious performer for high-volume printing or an effective solution for printing on a wide range of media, these powerful monochrome laser printers deliver the ultimate combination of quality, low ownership costs and outstanding reliability. | 2023-10-22T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3065 |
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<Bucket
type = "1"
version = "1.0">
<FileBreakpoints>
<FileBreakpoint
shouldBeEnabled = "Yes"
ignoreCount = "0"
continueAfterRunningActions = "No"
isPathRelative = "0"
filePath = "/Volumes/Work/idMobileDepot/Archive/DoomClassicDepot/code/prboom/gl_main.c"
timestampString = "333653885.8398299"
startingColumnNumber = "9223372036854775807"
endingColumnNumber = "9223372036854775807"
startingLineNumber = "1961"
endingLineNumber = "1961">
</FileBreakpoint>
<FileBreakpoint
shouldBeEnabled = "Yes"
ignoreCount = "0"
continueAfterRunningActions = "No"
isPathRelative = "0"
filePath = "/Volumes/Work/idMobileDepot/Archive/DoomClassicDepot/code/prboom/gl_main.c"
timestampString = "333653885.884298"
startingColumnNumber = "9223372036854775807"
endingColumnNumber = "9223372036854775807"
startingLineNumber = "1958"
endingLineNumber = "1958">
</FileBreakpoint>
</FileBreakpoints>
</Bucket>
| 2024-05-21T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2051 |
Q:
Starting built in Apache server in Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
I'd like to start my apache server in my Mac OSX Mavericks. Here is what I did:
launch the terminal application
sudo apachectl start
The server started without problem. But I got the following problem when I tried to open the localhost in web browser:
You don't have permission to access / on this server.
Here is my /etc/apache2/httpd.conf: (I didn't change anything here)
DocumentRoot "/Library/WebServer/Documents"
<Directory />
Options FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride None
Order deny,allow
Deny from all </Directory>
<Directory "/Library/WebServer/Documents">
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks MultiViews
AllowOverride None
Order allow,deny
Allow from all
</Directory>
Can anybody advise what could be the cause ? Thanks
A:
Easy way to start apanche server in mavrick
execute this command
sudo apachectl start
sudo apachectl stop
sudo apachectl restart
A:
First, point to a file you know is present. By default there is no index.html or similar file (it produces the "It Works!" page from index.html.en
ls /Library/WebServer/Documents
PoweredByMacOSX.gif
PoweredByMacOSXLarge.gif
index.html.en
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/PoweredByMacOSX.gif
Next, try repairing permissions. If that doesn't work:
sudo chown -R root.wheel /Library/WebServer/Documents
sudo chmod -R a+rX /Library/WebServer/Documents
When in doubt:
sudo tail /var/log/apache2/error_log
| 2024-01-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3656 |
Q:
Update data order using drag-drop
I show some data from the DB on a table ordered by a column in the DB called order:
<tbody>
<tr id="1" data-order="1">
<td>1</td> <!-- id from DB -->
<td>Test</td>
<td>1</td> <!-- order from DB -->
<td>
<a>Edit</a>
<a>Delete</a>
</td>
</tr>
..
</tbody>
I use jquery-uri for drag and drop http://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js
JS code:
jQuery("table tbody").sortable({
update: function (event, ui) {
UpdateOrder();
}
});
function UpdateOrder() {
jQuery("table tbody tr").each(function () {
//Do something.
}
}
It's working and I can drag and drop the elements, But how to save the new order of elements?
Like the WordPress menus drag and drop feature, Where you could organize the pages in the menu using drag-drop.
I could create a form beneath the table:
<form method="POST">
<input type="submit" name="update_order" value="Save" >
</form>
Then check if that form is submitted:
if( isset($_POST['update_order']) ){
global $wpdb;
$wpdb->update('data', array("order" => ) , array('id' => ));
}
But how to gather all the elements order and ids to update them?
How to do that?
A:
Please try this
$(document).ready(function() {
jQuery("table tbody").sortable();
// Save button click event
$("[name='update_order']").click(function(e){
e.preventDefault();
UpdateOrder();
});
});
function UpdateOrder() {
var jsonObj = [];
var id = '';
var existing_order = '';
var updated_order = '';
var updated_row = {};
jQuery("table tbody tr").each(function (index, value) {
if((index+1) != $(this).data('order'))
{ // To check whether the current row order has been changed or not. Only the changed order rows only needs to be updated.
id = $(this).attr("id");
existing_order = $(this).data('order');
updated_order = (index+1);
updated_row = {}
updated_row ["id"] = id;
updated_row ["existing_order"] = existing_order; // I just added for your reference. If you do not need this value, comment this line.
updated_row ["updated_order"] = updated_order;
jsonObj.push(updated_row);
}
});
console.log(JSON.stringify(jsonObj));
//ex: [{"id":"2","existing_order":2,"updated_order":1},{"id":"3","existing_order":3,"updated_order":2},{"id":"1","existing_order":1,"updated_order":3}]
$('form').append("<input type='hidden' name='updated_rows' value='"+JSON.stringify(jsonObj)+"'>").submit(); // To send the values to server side script (here, PHP). Please do empty validation before you send to server if you need
}
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/1.11.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<script src="http://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/jqueryui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.min.js"></script>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr id="1" data-order="1">
<td>1</td> <!-- id from DB -->
<td>Test</td>
<td>1</td> <!-- order from DB -->
<td>
<a>Edit</a>
<a>Delete</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr id="2" data-order="2">
<td>2</td> <!-- id from DB -->
<td>Test</td>
<td>2</td> <!-- order from DB -->
<td>
<a>Edit</a>
<a>Delete</a>
</td>
</tr>
<tr id="3" data-order="3">
<td>3</td> <!-- id from DB -->
<td>Test</td>
<td>3</td> <!-- order from DB -->
<td>
<a>Edit</a>
<a>Delete</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<form method="POST">
<input type="submit" name="update_order" value="Save" >
</form>
PHP script
if( isset($_POST['update_order']) ){
global $wpdb;
if(!empty($_POST['updated_rows'])) {
$updated_rows_json = $_POST['updated_rows'];
$updated_rows_ary = json_decode($updated_rows_json, true);
foreach ($updated_rows_ary as $updated_row) {
$wpdb->update('data', array("order" => $updated_row['updated_order']) , array('id' => $updated_row['id']));
}
}
}
| 2024-01-21T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3041 |
/*
* Licensed to the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) under one
* or more contributor license agreements. See the NOTICE file
* distributed with this work for additional information
* regarding copyright ownership. The ASF licenses this file
* to you under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the
* "License"); you may not use this file except in compliance
* with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at
*
* http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0
*
* Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing,
* software distributed under the License is distributed on an
* "AS IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY
* KIND, either express or implied. See the License for the
* specific language governing permissions and limitations
* under the License.
*/
package org.apache.sshd.common.channel.throttle;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.nio.channels.Channel;
import org.apache.sshd.common.io.IoWriteFuture;
import org.apache.sshd.common.util.buffer.Buffer;
/**
* The ChannelStreamWriter is used when writing to the channel data stream. This data is encoded and sent with the
* {@link org.apache.sshd.common.SshConstants#SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_DATA} and
* {@link org.apache.sshd.common.SshConstants#SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_EXTENDED_DATA} commands.
*
* @author <a href="mailto:dev@mina.apache.org">Apache MINA SSHD Project</a>
*/
public interface ChannelStreamWriter extends Channel {
/**
* Encode and send the given data packet buffer. <B>Note:</B> the buffer has to have 5 bytes free at the beginning
* to allow the encoding to take place. Also, the write position of the buffer has to be set to the position of the
* last byte to write.
*
* @param buffer the buffer to encode and send. <B>NOTE:</B> the buffer must not be touched until the returned
* write future is completed.
* @return An {@code IoWriteFuture} that can be used to check when the packet has actually been sent
* @throws IOException if an error occurred when encoding or sending the packet
*/
IoWriteFuture writeData(Buffer buffer) throws IOException;
}
| 2024-05-02T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/7989 |
Q:
Is there an assembler that will let me 'inline' machine code?
I've done lots of looking on Google for a way that you could include machine code right inside of an assembly source file. I haven't had any luck.
What I mean by 'inline machine code' might be unclear, so let me provide you with an example of what I'm looking for:
; here's my normal assembly code...
mov eax, 8
add eax, 10
; now I would like to be able to add some machine code
__machinecode__("40") ; this is equivalent to 'inc eax' (I think!)
So, that's it.
A:
All assemblers I know of have such a feature.
mov eax, 8
db 90h ; this is "nop"
add eax, 10
| 2024-04-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4266 |
London's rising homelessness problem is most visible on Tottenham Court Road, where a tent village springs up each night in front of furniture and lighting stores Habitat and Heal's. Dezeen speaks to two of the rough sleepers.
The first, Declan, is a builder and recovering drug addict. He lost his housing association flat a year ago. He recently had his false teeth stolen so has to eat through a straw, while one of his fingers was broken when a drunken youth stamped on his hand late one night.
"They came and stood on my hand and urinated on me," he said. "They ran off. They thought that was very funny."
"Most people are one pay cheque away from where I am," he added. "We're not all bad people. Just say hello. It's being recognised for the human beings we are. Because you walk by us and dismiss us."
The second, Luke, is a former soldier who served in Ireland, Afghanistan and Iraq but lost his home when his wife died of a brain haemorrhage. He has been homeless for 11 years. Last week he buried his companion, who died of hypothermia on Regent Street.
"I thought it would be better than this," said Luke.
He expects to spend Christmas in his tent. "Over Christmas I'll probably just… someone will walk by and give me a sandwich and a cup of tea hopefully!" he said. "I don't know."
Habitat and Heal's are a magnet for homeless people
Habitat and Heal's are landmark contemporary design stores that stand next to each other halfway up Tottenham Court Road, a busy traffic artery that slices northwards between the well-heeled districts of Fitzrovia to the west and Bloomsbury to the east.
The road has long been home to furniture and homeware stores. Heal's has been here since 1818 and in its current building since 1917 while Habitat, founded in 1964 by Terence Conran, opened on the street in 1967.
Recently the stores have become a magnet for homeless people due to Habitat's recessed window niches, which offer shelter from the rain, and Heal's covered colonnade.
Two or three tents sit permanently outside Habitat, while each evening after Heal's closes, the colonnade fills up with street sleepers.
Homelessness on the rise in London
Homelessness in the capital has soared, with record numbers of rough sleepers reported. The sight of people sleeping rough is increasingly common across the city.
The latest figures show that 6,180 people are sleeping rough, in tents or on buses and trains in the capital. Across Britain 24,250 people face a homeless Christmas. Numbers in England have risen 120 per cent since 2012.
Related story Wooden sleeping pods by Reed Watts made available to homeless people in London
An investigation by the Guardian found that 440 homeless people have died on the streets in the past year, with figures doubling in the past five years. The crisis is blamed on cuts to services due to austerity and lack of affordable housing, plus a shortage of dedicated housing for the homeless.
Here are Declan and Luke's stories. The interviews have been edited.
Declan, 60, sleeps without a tent outside Habitat, on the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Torrington Place. There is a tent either side of him, one occupied by a Big Issue seller called Mark and another by a man called Scouse. Dezeen spoke to him on a bitterly cold Wednesday lunchtime.
Declan: My name's Declan Warren. I'm 60 years of age. I'm from Dublin. I came to this country when I was 14 years of age. My family moved over here in the late 50s from Ireland to work. I've been in this country 46 years, sending money back to my family. As most Irish people did in those days, you helped your family out.
I've been on the street for a year. I came because I lost my flat through the government's new system. I've been on Tottenham Court Road for a year now. I'm not getting a lot of support from the government or from agencies. It's only other homeless people that help. Members of the public have been very kind to me. But a lot of members of the public, I'm non-existent. I sing that song "Walk On By."
That's what it feels like. And it's not very nice you know when you're down, and you feel that low, you feel like you're being trodden on. You're not getting no help. It's pushing me further and further. It's getting to the stage where I'm giving up, I'm giving up.
Marcus Fairs: You lost your flat a year ago?
Declan: That was a year ago, yeah yeah. It was a housing association flat, so if the rent wasn't paid for six weeks, and they could throw you out. Then I found out the reason that the housing association threw us out was you could get three times more rent private than you can on behalf of the government.
It's happening to young people. That's what gets me. So frustrated about it, right? My life's really over but these young kids, they deserve more. More help and more support and they're not getting it. I say to people, they need help. Because people are dying out here.
Marcus Fairs: Tell me what you were saying about the increase in people sleeping around here.
Declan: From last year to this year I'd say it was about 45 people on Tottenham Court Road. Now I'd say it's about 120. I know at least 90 people sleeping around here. You might not see them but if you come here at night you will see them. You'll see tents popping up everywhere - and we're in one of the richest parts of London.
Tents are popping up everywhere. And they're getting younger, that's what gets me. We're getting girls. Pregnant girls. Young men with mental health issues, alcoholism. A lot of mental health out here. The pressures.
Nobody's getting any help. The only help they're being offered is hostels where they're putting them all together. But there's no follow up in there. So if you put all these people in there together. Everyone that's gone in there I guarantee has deteriorated tenfold since they've gone in there with the drug addiction and the mental health. They're getting no support.
Marcus Fairs: The young people on the streets, are their stories similar to yours? Have they also been thrown out of their accommodation?
Declan: Some of them have. I'm not saying all. Some of them have been, and have just been left to their own devices. Some of the young ones have come out of prison and they've got no follow-up system at all. Some, the family have thrown them out. Some are soldiers who've come back from the war. It's all walks of life.
There's a lot of people out here who've got a lot of qualifications, they're quite intelligent. There's soldiers, lawyers, accountants, just because something happened in their family. A bereavement of their wife or something like that, it just took ahold of them. And they couldn't pay their mortgage and soon that they're on the street.
Marcus Fairs: In terms of possessions what have you got?
Declan: I've got two sleeping bags, an umbrella, a couple of pairs of socks, a couple of pairs of boxer shorts and the clothes I've got on my back. That's it.
Marcus Fairs: These have been given to you by people?
Declan: Yes. I can't have a shower every day. I have to use toilets on the street. If I want to wash I have to pay. How can I pay if I'm getting no benefits? I either have to beg of I have to go back to what I used to do, which is to rob, to thieve, to shoplift. I've been out of trouble sixteen years. I've been off drugs 16 years. They're pushing me back to that behaviour. I don't want to do that.
I don't want to beg so I just sit and through generosity people just come and give me stuff. I don't hassle. I've got not right to ask anybody for anything. We're not all bad on the street. We're there for a reason. It's not through choice. We're not earning £300 a day. If I was earning £300 a day I wouldn't be sitting here with a newspaper picking dog ends off the street.
Marcus Fairs: The police suggested this place?
Declan: Yes. I was sleeping outside the Futon Company for three months. Before that I was sleeping at the back of the cancer hospital for six months. That's where I got to know a lot of people. The police officer told me you can sleep outside Heal's or Habitat in the evening but you've got to put down your tent in the morning and you won't get hassled. I was told to come here by the police. I'd say 15 to 20 people sleep here. If you come here about half eight tonight you'll see at least 10 to 15 tents up here and people sleeping with no tents.
Marcus Fairs: There's three of you here outside Habitat. Did you all come at the same time, or you met here? How did that come about?
Declan: I met my friend Mark here over a year ago while being on the street, and we met Scouse about six or seven months ago. And the reason that we stick together is because it's hard out here, it's lonely out here. It can be violent out here. You sleep together, two or three, you look out for each other. We share everything together – he gets a bit of food, he passes some to me, we get clothes, we help each other. It's nice to know somebody has your back.
Marcus Fairs: I found out about the situation here from social media. People have been posting photos of tents beneath the Habitat sign. Did you know about that?
Declan: I don't have a phone. I'm computer illiterate. I'm one of those old people that don't have a clue. So it's just you telling me that. I don't mind people doing that. What I don't like is people taking pictures behind my back without asking. That's very intrusive. How would they like it? I've caught people doing that and it's not very nice.
Marcus Fairs: You got attacked?
Declan: When I was sleeping on my own I had all my possessions nicked. What little I had: my passport, my paperwork, my false teeth. A couple of pennies I had; the money people had given me. A couple of weeks ago I was attacked around Tesco on Goodge Street. I was attacked by five people. One came back to spit in my face. Called my mother a prostitute.
Two police officers were coming out of Tesco at the time and they saw all this happen and intervened. They could see I was very distressed. They calmed me down. They got rid of them. But that's what happens some time.
This happened two weeks ago [he holds up his hand to show two swollen fingers, which he says are broken]. I was sleeping here. Four people coming by at two o'clock in the morning, four young guys, they thought it was funny, an old man sleeping on the street. They came and stood on my hand and urinated on me. They ran off. They thought that was very funny. "He's an old man, he doesn't matter, he's not part of society. He's a down-and-out."
These are intelligent people and they're supposedly the future of our country. I know they're university students because I've seen them before. Some of the university students are very nice, they look after me.
When you walk past somebody on the street just think, that could be you. You're one pay cheque away. Most people are one pay cheque away from where I am. We're not all bad people. Sometimes it's not about the money. Just say hello. It's being recognised for the human beings we are. Because you walk by us and dismiss us.
We already feel bad for being here. And if you dismiss us when I say "have a nice evening" and you don't say "have a nice evening" back. But I guarantee if I had a suit on and I said "have a good evening" you'd say "have a good evening" back. They think they're above us. Just think about it, especially at this time of year.
That's all I can say, because I start getting angry.
Luke, 49, sleeps in a tent in front of Heal's. He spoke to Dezeen at 7pm on Sunday evening, after the store closed and as other homeless people emerged from the heavy rain to set up their tents and sleeping bags under the store's covered colonnade.
Luke: My name's Luke and I'm 49 years old. I've been sleeping at Heal's for about six months but prior to that I've been homeless for about 11 years now. The reason I became homeless is I was illegally evicted from a council house that was a statutory tenancy. They made me homeless due to the fact that I lost my wife of a brain haemorrhage and I had two lovely children to bring up on my own. I had to let them go to their maternal grandma.
I did 11 years with the Royal Artillery, British Army, in Salisbury, Lark Hill. I served in Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan. I thought it was going to be a little bit better than this. But the government has left me in so much dilemma, it's unbelievable.
I was travelling with a friend. Unfortunately he died of hypothermia. I met my friends here in the doorway so they said come and stay with them. So from then on I've been here.
Marcus Fairs: When you with your wife and kids, where were you living?
Luke: It was in Herefordshire and Cheltenham.
Marcus Fairs: You got evicted?
Luke: You can't even call it an eviction because the problem was they never served a court notice. Legally you need an eviction notice but this didn't go through. When I challenged it on my own - because nowadays you can't get any legal aid for housing - I couldn't afford to do it. So on that grounds I've been left here. It was a council tenancy. I came down to London.
Marcus Fairs: What kind of help do you get from the state?
Luke: Well I don't get any help basically. I'm not funded publicly. I haven't had any public funds since 2008. So basically what I do is I rely on places like the Salvation Army, which isn't open 24/7, it's open occasionally on a Monday afternoon; the American Church over the road, which is now closed through Christmas. I don't go to Crisis because it's too busy for me. So over Christmas I'll probably just… someone will walk by and give me a sandwich and a cup of tea hopefully! I don't know.
Marcus Fairs: How do you get by for money and food?
Luke: I don't get money really but food: I go to Pret a Manger, Caffè Nero and empty the bags. Or got to Eat and get their food out of their bags.
Marcus Fairs: The bins you mean?
Luke: Yes.
Marcus Fairs: Do you have contact with the council, street doctors or anything?
Luke: No. The council do know about it but they haven't done anything about it, you know. I'm not a priority in their eyes.
Marcus Fairs: You've been here six months did you say?
Luke: Yes.
Marcus Fairs: And have you noticed the number of rough sleepers…
Luke: Well it's increased by 120 per cent. In the last three or four months I think.
Marcus Fairs: That's a figure that's been in the media I think but have you noticed that yourself?
Luke: I have noticed that. I've seen a lot of different faces around.
Marcus Fairs: Do you have a plan? Do you have a hope for the future?
Luke: Well I'm a born-again Christian. I do have a plan. I'd like to join an abbey, a Cistercian abbey down in Leicestershire, but that could be classified as difficult getting in without an address. I don't want to lie to them, I want to be completely honest, because when you fill in the form to join any religious order, it has to be done from the heart and honest. So I'm even having difficulty with that. I've just got to wait really until I have some form of address to be able to continue with my application.
Therefore it's hard getting a job and it's hard getting anywhere to live.
Marcus Fairs: You said you were travelling with a friend who died of hypothermia?
Luke: He did indeed. I did his funeral on Friday at a community centre.
Marcus Fairs: That was recently?
Luke: He died last week. He was living on Regent Street by Pizza Express. We were by the All Souls Church. We were living in that little alcove there. I woke up and he was dead. They cordoned it off. And unfortunately that disturbed me.
Marcus Fairs: I'm not surprised. And that happened last week?
Luke: Last week. You know the outreach services that should have been providing a service for us all. Unfortunately just continued walking by this man. You know he had no sleeping bag, he had no covers. We had to feed him with the food that I got [unintelligible]. He was left mentally ill, distraught on the street. He had a worker who tried his best, but as a mental health worker he didn't have authority over housing. He would have to put [homeless charities] Thames Reach or St Mungo's onto. But they just weren't doing their job.
Marcus Fairs: How did you find this place?
Luke: Well Heal's, many years ago, not a lot of people know but [the owner's] son went missing from here. And a group of homeless people found him in Lincoln's Inn Fields and brought him to Whitfield Gardens across the road and reunited him with his father. And Heal's has been quite good to us since then and say they don't mind people staying in the doorway. They let us stay here until round about 7:30, 8:00am in the morning because then it opens and you have to have your tents down and then you just go on your walkabouts and your day. We come back here around about, in the weekdays you can't get down until 8 o'clock, but on Sundays it's pretty good, you can get down at six.
Marcus Fairs: How many people will there be? I notice more people are turning up.
Luke: It will get very busy. I'd say here there'll be another two, at this end, within the quiet community that don't leave any mess. We send the noisy ones to the back.
Marcus Fairs: So you self-organise a bit then?
Luke: Yes self-organise. We're all getting on in age. We just want a relaxing lifestyle so we can just get on with what we need to do in the daytime.
Marcus Fairs: They guy I spoke to the other day was 60. Are there younger people on the streets now?
Luke: I see younger people you know, but you have to remember that a lot of people at this time of year that do come on the streets are professional beggars. They're not here all year round. That's why services are so reluctant in doing much about anything nowadays as well as. If they give you a sleeping bag, two minutes later you'll find it down the road in a bin. If your sleeping bag gets nicked, it's almost impossible to get it replaced. If you leave your bag for a second or turn your head around, or you've got to go for a pee, your sleeping bag can be gone. I've had it twice this year. | 2024-03-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2819 |
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package org.apache.calcite.adapter.csv;
import org.apache.calcite.plan.RelOptRuleCall;
import org.apache.calcite.plan.RelRule;
import org.apache.calcite.rel.logical.LogicalProject;
import org.apache.calcite.rex.RexInputRef;
import org.apache.calcite.rex.RexNode;
import java.util.List;
/**
* Planner rule that projects from a {@link CsvTableScan} scan just the columns
* needed to satisfy a projection. If the projection's expressions are trivial,
* the projection is removed.
*
* @see CsvRules#PROJECT_SCAN
*/
public class CsvProjectTableScanRule
extends RelRule<CsvProjectTableScanRule.Config> {
/** Creates a CsvProjectTableScanRule. */
protected CsvProjectTableScanRule(Config config) {
super(config);
}
@Override public void onMatch(RelOptRuleCall call) {
final LogicalProject project = call.rel(0);
final CsvTableScan scan = call.rel(1);
int[] fields = getProjectFields(project.getProjects());
if (fields == null) {
// Project contains expressions more complex than just field references.
return;
}
call.transformTo(
new CsvTableScan(
scan.getCluster(),
scan.getTable(),
scan.csvTable,
fields));
}
private int[] getProjectFields(List<RexNode> exps) {
final int[] fields = new int[exps.size()];
for (int i = 0; i < exps.size(); i++) {
final RexNode exp = exps.get(i);
if (exp instanceof RexInputRef) {
fields[i] = ((RexInputRef) exp).getIndex();
} else {
return null; // not a simple projection
}
}
return fields;
}
/** Rule configuration. */
public interface Config extends RelRule.Config {
Config DEFAULT = EMPTY
.withOperandSupplier(b0 ->
b0.operand(LogicalProject.class).oneInput(b1 ->
b1.operand(CsvTableScan.class).noInputs()))
.as(Config.class);
@Override default CsvProjectTableScanRule toRule() {
return new CsvProjectTableScanRule(this);
}
}
}
| 2024-05-24T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6387 |
A pharmacodynamic evaluation of ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin against two strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The greater potency of ciprofloxacin in vitro to that of ofloxacin against Pseudomonas aeruginosa may be potentially offset by the more favorable pharmacokinetic profile of the latter drug. In order to test this hypothesis, we generated time concentration kill curves for P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and a clinical isolate P. aeruginosa PSA 9258 using an in-vitro model to simulate the pharmacokinetic characteristics found in vivo for ciprofloxacin at a peak concentration (CPmax) of 5 mg/L and an elimination T1/2 of 4.5 h, and ofloxacin at a CPmax of 5 mg/L and a T1/2 of both 4.5 h and 6 h, and at a CPmax of 8.0 mg/L and a T1/2 of 6 h. A 3 log10 kill (T3 kill) of P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 was achieved in 0.15 h by ciprofloxacin and of P. aeruginosa PSA 9258 in 0.09 h. Ofloxacin at a CPmax of 8 mg/L and T1/2 of 6 h achieved a T3 kill of P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 in 0.74 h and of P. aeruginosa PSA 9258 in 0.16 h. The area under the kill curve (AUKC) was 1.10 x 10(4)and 1.96 x 10(3) mL-h/cfu for ciprofloxacin against P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 and P. aeruginosa PSA 9258, respectively and that of ofloxacin at CPmax 8 mg/L and a T1/2 of 6 h was 9.78 x 10(4)and 2.20 x 10(4) mL-h/cfu respectively. Significant differences (P > or = 0.05) were evident between ciprofloxacin and all ofloxacin regimens against P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 but not against P. aeruginosa PSA 9258. There was a poor correlation (r = 0.22) between the AUKC and area under the time concentration curve (AUC) for P. aeruginosa ATCC 27853 but a strong correlation (r = 0.96) between the AUKC and area under the inhibitory curve (AUIC). Similar results were obtained for P. aeruginosa PSA 9258 for which the correlation between AUKC and AUC was weak (r = 0.10) whereas that between the AUKC and AUIC was strong (r = 0.93). When the data for both P. aeruginosa were combined, a correlation coefficient of r = 0.04 for AUC and r = 0.80 for AUIC was found. These limited data suggest that fluoroquinolones can be compared using the AUIC for specific bacterial isolates. In addition, the larger AUC, higher CP, and longer T1/2 of ofloxacin in vivo did not fully compensate for the intrinsic differences in the antibiotic susceptibility against P. aeruginosa. | 2023-08-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4680 |
So Long, Updos! Modern Prom Hairstyles to Try Now
1. Sarah Hyland
Prom hair has come a long way from the stiff, overly gelled hair of the ‘90s. Top knots are some of the easiest updos to accomplish, and their texture (such as Hyland’s messy braid-topped style) can add an edge to an otherwise delicate look.
Startraksphoto: BroadImage
2. Vanessa Hudgens
Hudgens may be notorious for her boho style (and equally boho hair), yet her bun at a charity gala is evidence that she can easily transition to subdued glam for the night.
3. Shay Mitchell
4. Victoria Justice
For a low maintenance, yet effortlessly chic look, take a break from prom's traditional updos and opt for a ponytail.
Eamonn McCormack/WireImage)
5. Elle Fanning
For those looking to add a fairytale touch to the night, take a cue from Elle Fanning’s updo from a Maleficent event. Wrap buds around the base of the bun (baby’s breath, roses, and orchids have strong staying power outside of water) and secure with bobby pins.
Lexie Appleby/Geisler-Fotopress/DPA/ZUMAPRESS
6. Margot Robbie
For a retro look, go for a sleek center part finished off with a single curl at the ends of hair. Add a pump of hair oil to wet hair (ends only) for added shine.
Duffy-Marie Arnoult/WireImage
7. Vanessa Hudgens's Side Ponytail
WHY WE LOVE IT Whoever said ponytails were just for the gym? This low, tousled version is sultry and universally flattering. The point is making sure it feels lived-in, not slicked back-covering both ears gives it the perfect weathered vibe.
Frank Micelotta/Getty Images for KCA
8. Selena Gomez's Side Braid
WHY WE LOVE IT The season's trendiest style just happens to be the easiest, too. Absolutely anyone can braid their hair, and this slightly off-center version is as soft as it is impactful. Plus, tying it off with an elastic that matches your hair color will keep it from looking too grade-school.
Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage
9. Emma Roberts's Half Updo
WHY WE LOVE IT This dimensional style is a study in contrasts. Keep the top neat and tidy and the back teased and voluminous for a striking look. Bonus: The style accentuates your bone structure-and shows off statement earrings.
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10. Dianna Agron's Half Updo
WHY WE LOVE IT The girl next door gets all dressed up! Pulled back, bumped-up hair in front is both sweet and sexy; cascading curls are festive and feminine. Finish with a generous blast of hairspray to be sure the style doesn't fall throughout the night.
Christopher Polk/ACMA2010/Getty Images for ACMA
11. Taylor Swift's Sideswept Curls
WHY WE LOVE IT If you have tight tendrils, this sleek look is an easy way to dress up your style without breaking out the flat iron. Instead, embrace your natural texture with a smoothed part and lively ringlets.
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage
12. Blake Lively's Sideswept Curls
WHY WE LOVE IT This decadent pile of curls pulls long hair up and off your back-which reveals more of your dress. (And isn't that what prom is all about, anyway?) Plus, the loosened spirals are springy and touchable, not stiff and straight from the salon. Brushing through tendrils will help break them up.
Chris Jackson/Getty Images
13. Anna Kendrick's Down Updo
WHY WE LOVE IT The beauty of this tumbling do lies in what it isn't: formal, over hair-sprayed, over-styled. Another bonus? If a few extra pieces fall throughout the night, you'll look better-not worse.
Joe Kohen/WireImage
14. Amanda Seyfried's Down Updo
WHY WE LOVE IT This glossy look flirts with glamorous, '40s-style waves without looking outdated. It's also the perfect solution for face-framing pieces that won't stay put in a ponytail. Instead of fighting too-short strands, let them fall, then dress them up with a subtle wave.
Up Next:
Sarah Hyland
Prom hair has come a long way from the stiff, overly gelled hair of the ‘90s. Top knots are some of the easiest updos to accomplish, and their texture (such as Hyland’s messy braid-topped style) can add an edge to an otherwise delicate look.
Read MoreLess | 2023-08-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4412 |
Q:
C# - Detect if "Pause Printing" option in Print Queue is checked
I am currently looking for a way to detect if the "Pause Printing" option in the "See What's Printing" window is checked.
I've searched high and low, and looked into the Win32 native printing API (winspool) to see if there was such a detection available, but to no avail.
Is there anyone who has experience with a successful implementation of this detection?
A:
For those who are interested:
Using GetPrinter with level 2, then the filled PRINTER_INFO_2 struct contains a member Status which should have set the bit PRINTER_STATUS_PAUSED.
Relevant MSDN Articles:
Documents and Printing > Print Spooler API > Print Spooler API Reference > Print Spooler API Functions > GetPrinter
This will help you build your enum for PRINTER_ATTRIBUTES and PRINTER_STATUS:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc244854.aspx
This will help you build the structure for PRINTER_INFO_2:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd162845(v=vs.85).aspx
| 2024-04-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8171 |
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!
By: Sebastian Berry
DISCLAIMER: Fire is hot. As such it can burn you. It can also burn down your house. Don't be dumb and burn yourself or burn down your house. Also all pictures and video after this point are credited to the author.
Friends, in my never ending quest for survival skills and knowledge. One of my favorite things to learn and teach about is fire building. There is almost nothing more satisfying in the family survival situation than being able to produce fire. I can only imagine how cavemen felt when they were able to produce and contain fire. I'm pretty certain that if they were to see me as I build and contain fire my emotions and theirs would be pretty similar.
Of course, everyone knows about the importance of fire. The things it can be used for are numerous. Defense, heat, and cooking are my top three reasons and in that order. I won't elaborate heavily on my reasons but generally speaking a fire keeps things that go bump in the night away from you. In the family survival scenario there is no telling what conditions or climate you may be in, making heat (along with shelter) important. Safe and warm are great things but do you little good if you are not able to prepare any food that you might have. Yes, I understand that a great many things can be eaten uncooked or raw but having a hot meal does wonders for personal comfort and mindset.
Fire needs three things in order to be fire...
Heat
Oxygen
Fuel
If either one of these three things is missing or taken away once a fire is established, the fire dies.
We all know there are many ways to start fire. Matches, lighters, fire strikers, magnesium bars, friction, or simply transporting a smolder from a previous location. In this post I am going to share my favorite family survival fire widget. I love wax dipped strike-anywhere matches.
In videos below you will be able to see the difference between a naked match and dipped matches. The difference in burn time is pretty drastic.
Single naked match burn time = 15-30 seconds
Single dipped match burn time= 2:30-3+ minutes
Dipping matches provides a couple of enhancements.
Waterproofing
Extra fuel
The dipping process takes a little bit of practice and a lot more patience.
I like to "soak" the matches in the wax to get a little base layer built up and let them cool. The real secret to dipping matches is to let the wax cool down to the point where it starts to solidify.
The wax as pictured above is almost too cool to dip but still worked well for me. I also have experimented with cotton and toilet paper wrapping with mixed results. I did not test the burn time on cotton wrapped and toilet paper wrapped.
You'll notice that I bundled matches together. This is what I like so much. A single dipped match provides a significantly longer burn time and burn stability as opposed to a naked match. I've found that for actual ease of making a fire, a bundle of four matches dipped together provides an enhanced profile for actually starting a fire.
Pro Tip: the wax must be completely removed down to the wood before striking
Here are the burn time videos:
Spoiler alert: these are probably boring and you probably will hear my kids and neighbors in the background. I still think they are informative enough to show.
Single undipped match: ~20 second burn time
Single dipped match: ~3:30 burn time
4 match dipped bundle: able to build fire in less than 2 minutes
Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. This next video is two parts both are about 1:30 a piece. Total burn time on this mega match was about 12:30. It was 12 matches dipped together.
A few things I didn't mention earlier. I sourced the pot and the candle wax from a local thrift store for a total cost of $2. The strike anywhere matches came in a 3 pack at a local store for just under $5. Total project cost of less than $7 and I have enough survival matches for a while.
What are your favorite ways to start a fire? Let me know in the comments. | 2023-10-10T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1813 |
Q:
C# 'cannot implicitly convert from double to int'
Cannot convert from double to int, my program is trying to subtract from it's list and add the result to a new list, but for some reason im getting that error:
List<double> test = new List<double>();
List<double> theOneList = new List<double>();
theOneList = wqList.Concat(rList).Concat(eList).ToList();
theOneList.Add(0);
theOneList.OrderByDescending(z => z).ToList();
for (double i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
test.Add(theOneList[i + 2.0] - theOneList[i + 3.0]);
Console.WriteLine(test[i]);
}
Summary: when i print out the list im getting int's and not double's, i have lost precision on this list because of the 'int' declaration
A:
List indexer should be of type int, but you're declaring it as double in your loop:
for (double i = 0; i < 5; i++)
Change i type to int and use not i + 2.0 but i + 2 and so on.
| 2023-08-30T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6207 |
/*
* Please do not edit this file.
* It was generated using rpcgen.
*/
#ifndef _YP_H_RPCGEN
#define _YP_H_RPCGEN
#define RPCGEN_VERSION 199506
#include <rpc/rpc.h>
#define YPMAXRECORD 1024
#define YPMAXDOMAIN 64
#define YPMAXMAP 64
#define YPMAXPEER 64
enum ypstat {
YP_TRUE = 1,
YP_NOMORE = 2,
YP_FALSE = 0,
YP_NOMAP = -1,
YP_NODOM = -2,
YP_NOKEY = -3,
YP_BADOP = -4,
YP_BADDB = -5,
YP_YPERR = -6,
YP_BADARGS = -7,
YP_VERS = -8,
};
typedef enum ypstat ypstat;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypstat(XDR *, ypstat*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypstat(XDR *, ypstat*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypstat();
#endif /* Old Style C */
enum ypxfrstat {
YPXFR_SUCC = 1,
YPXFR_AGE = 2,
YPXFR_NOMAP = -1,
YPXFR_NODOM = -2,
YPXFR_RSRC = -3,
YPXFR_RPC = -4,
YPXFR_MADDR = -5,
YPXFR_YPERR = -6,
YPXFR_BADARGS = -7,
YPXFR_DBM = -8,
YPXFR_FILE = -9,
YPXFR_SKEW = -10,
YPXFR_CLEAR = -11,
YPXFR_FORCE = -12,
YPXFR_XFRERR = -13,
YPXFR_REFUSED = -14,
};
typedef enum ypxfrstat ypxfrstat;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypxfrstat(XDR *, ypxfrstat*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypxfrstat(XDR *, ypxfrstat*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypxfrstat();
#endif /* Old Style C */
typedef char *domainname;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_domainname(XDR *, domainname*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_domainname(XDR *, domainname*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_domainname();
#endif /* Old Style C */
typedef char *mapname;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_mapname(XDR *, mapname*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_mapname(XDR *, mapname*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_mapname();
#endif /* Old Style C */
typedef char *peername;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_peername(XDR *, peername*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_peername(XDR *, peername*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_peername();
#endif /* Old Style C */
typedef struct {
u_int keydat_len;
char *keydat_val;
} keydat;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_keydat(XDR *, keydat*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_keydat(XDR *, keydat*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_keydat();
#endif /* Old Style C */
typedef struct {
u_int valdat_len;
char *valdat_val;
} valdat;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_valdat(XDR *, valdat*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_valdat(XDR *, valdat*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_valdat();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypmap_parms {
domainname domain;
mapname map;
u_int ordernum;
peername peer;
};
typedef struct ypmap_parms ypmap_parms;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypmap_parms(XDR *, ypmap_parms*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypmap_parms(XDR *, ypmap_parms*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypmap_parms();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypreq_key {
domainname domain;
mapname map;
keydat key;
};
typedef struct ypreq_key ypreq_key;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypreq_key(XDR *, ypreq_key*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypreq_key(XDR *, ypreq_key*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypreq_key();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypreq_nokey {
domainname domain;
mapname map;
};
typedef struct ypreq_nokey ypreq_nokey;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypreq_nokey(XDR *, ypreq_nokey*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypreq_nokey(XDR *, ypreq_nokey*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypreq_nokey();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypreq_xfr {
ypmap_parms map_parms;
u_int transid;
u_int prog;
u_int port;
};
typedef struct ypreq_xfr ypreq_xfr;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypreq_xfr(XDR *, ypreq_xfr*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypreq_xfr(XDR *, ypreq_xfr*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypreq_xfr();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_val {
ypstat stat;
valdat val;
};
typedef struct ypresp_val ypresp_val;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_val(XDR *, ypresp_val*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_val(XDR *, ypresp_val*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_val();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_key_val {
ypstat stat;
keydat key;
valdat val;
};
typedef struct ypresp_key_val ypresp_key_val;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_key_val(XDR *, ypresp_key_val*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_key_val(XDR *, ypresp_key_val*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_key_val();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_master {
ypstat stat;
peername peer;
};
typedef struct ypresp_master ypresp_master;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_master(XDR *, ypresp_master*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_master(XDR *, ypresp_master*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_master();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_order {
ypstat stat;
u_int ordernum;
};
typedef struct ypresp_order ypresp_order;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_order(XDR *, ypresp_order*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_order(XDR *, ypresp_order*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_order();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_all {
bool_t more;
union {
ypresp_key_val val;
} ypresp_all_u;
};
typedef struct ypresp_all ypresp_all;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_all(XDR *, ypresp_all*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_all(XDR *, ypresp_all*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_all();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_xfr {
u_int transid;
ypxfrstat xfrstat;
};
typedef struct ypresp_xfr ypresp_xfr;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_xfr(XDR *, ypresp_xfr*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_xfr(XDR *, ypresp_xfr*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_xfr();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypmaplist {
mapname map;
struct ypmaplist *next;
};
typedef struct ypmaplist ypmaplist;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypmaplist(XDR *, ypmaplist*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypmaplist(XDR *, ypmaplist*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypmaplist();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresp_maplist {
ypstat stat;
ypmaplist *maps;
};
typedef struct ypresp_maplist ypresp_maplist;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresp_maplist(XDR *, ypresp_maplist*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresp_maplist(XDR *, ypresp_maplist*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresp_maplist();
#endif /* Old Style C */
enum yppush_status {
YPPUSH_SUCC = 1,
YPPUSH_AGE = 2,
YPPUSH_NOMAP = -1,
YPPUSH_NODOM = -2,
YPPUSH_RSRC = -3,
YPPUSH_RPC = -4,
YPPUSH_MADDR = -5,
YPPUSH_YPERR = -6,
YPPUSH_BADARGS = -7,
YPPUSH_DBM = -8,
YPPUSH_FILE = -9,
YPPUSH_SKEW = -10,
YPPUSH_CLEAR = -11,
YPPUSH_FORCE = -12,
YPPUSH_XFRERR = -13,
YPPUSH_REFUSED = -14,
};
typedef enum yppush_status yppush_status;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_yppush_status(XDR *, yppush_status*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_yppush_status(XDR *, yppush_status*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_yppush_status();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct yppushresp_xfr {
u_int transid;
yppush_status status;
};
typedef struct yppushresp_xfr yppushresp_xfr;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_yppushresp_xfr(XDR *, yppushresp_xfr*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_yppushresp_xfr(XDR *, yppushresp_xfr*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_yppushresp_xfr();
#endif /* Old Style C */
enum ypbind_resptype {
YPBIND_SUCC_VAL = 1,
YPBIND_FAIL_VAL = 2,
};
typedef enum ypbind_resptype ypbind_resptype;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypbind_resptype(XDR *, ypbind_resptype*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypbind_resptype(XDR *, ypbind_resptype*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypbind_resptype();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypbind_binding {
char ypbind_binding_addr[4];
char ypbind_binding_port[2];
};
typedef struct ypbind_binding ypbind_binding;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypbind_binding(XDR *, ypbind_binding*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypbind_binding(XDR *, ypbind_binding*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypbind_binding();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypbind_resp {
ypbind_resptype ypbind_status;
union {
u_int ypbind_error;
ypbind_binding ypbind_bindinfo;
} ypbind_resp_u;
};
typedef struct ypbind_resp ypbind_resp;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypbind_resp(XDR *, ypbind_resp*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypbind_resp(XDR *, ypbind_resp*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypbind_resp();
#endif /* Old Style C */
#define YPBIND_ERR_ERR 1
#define YPBIND_ERR_NOSERV 2
#define YPBIND_ERR_RESC 3
struct ypbind_setdom {
domainname ypsetdom_domain;
ypbind_binding ypsetdom_binding;
u_int ypsetdom_vers;
};
typedef struct ypbind_setdom ypbind_setdom;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypbind_setdom(XDR *, ypbind_setdom*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypbind_setdom(XDR *, ypbind_setdom*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypbind_setdom();
#endif /* Old Style C */
enum ypreqtype {
YPREQ_KEY = 1,
YPREQ_NOKEY = 2,
YPREQ_MAP_PARMS = 3,
};
typedef enum ypreqtype ypreqtype;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypreqtype(XDR *, ypreqtype*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypreqtype(XDR *, ypreqtype*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypreqtype();
#endif /* Old Style C */
enum ypresptype {
YPRESP_VAL = 1,
YPRESP_KEY_VAL = 2,
YPRESP_MAP_PARMS = 3,
};
typedef enum ypresptype ypresptype;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresptype(XDR *, ypresptype*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresptype(XDR *, ypresptype*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresptype();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct yprequest {
ypreqtype yp_reqtype;
union {
ypreq_key yp_req_keytype;
ypreq_nokey yp_req_nokeytype;
ypmap_parms yp_req_map_parmstype;
} yprequest_u;
};
typedef struct yprequest yprequest;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_yprequest(XDR *, yprequest*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_yprequest(XDR *, yprequest*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_yprequest();
#endif /* Old Style C */
struct ypresponse {
ypresptype yp_resptype;
union {
ypresp_val yp_resp_valtype;
ypresp_key_val yp_resp_key_valtype;
ypmap_parms yp_resp_map_parmstype;
} ypresponse_u;
};
typedef struct ypresponse ypresponse;
#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" bool_t xdr_ypresponse(XDR *, ypresponse*);
#elif __STDC__
extern bool_t xdr_ypresponse(XDR *, ypresponse*);
#else /* Old Style C */
bool_t xdr_ypresponse();
#endif /* Old Style C */
#define YPPROG ((rpc_uint)100004)
#define YPOLDVERS ((rpc_uint)1)
#ifdef __cplusplus
#define YPOLDPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern "C" void * ypoldproc_null_1(void *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" void * ypoldproc_null_1_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern "C" bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern "C" bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_POLL ((rpc_uint)6)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_PUSH ((rpc_uint)7)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_PULL ((rpc_uint)8)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_GET ((rpc_uint)9)
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#elif __STDC__
#define YPOLDPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypoldproc_null_1(void *, CLIENT *);
extern void * ypoldproc_null_1_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_POLL ((rpc_uint)6)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_PUSH ((rpc_uint)7)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_PULL ((rpc_uint)8)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPOLDPROC_GET ((rpc_uint)9)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1(yprequest *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1_svc(yprequest *, struct svc_req *);
#else /* Old Style C */
#define YPOLDPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypoldproc_null_1();
extern void * ypoldproc_null_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1();
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1();
extern bool_t * ypoldproc_domain_nonack_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_match_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_first_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_next_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_POLL ((rpc_uint)6)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_poll_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_PUSH ((rpc_uint)7)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_push_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_PULL ((rpc_uint)8)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_pull_1_svc();
#define YPOLDPROC_GET ((rpc_uint)9)
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1();
extern ypresponse * ypoldproc_get_1_svc();
#endif /* Old Style C */
#define YPVERS ((rpc_uint)2)
#ifdef __cplusplus
#define YPPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern "C" void * ypproc_null_2(void *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" void * ypproc_null_2_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern "C" bool_t * ypproc_domain_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" bool_t * ypproc_domain_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern "C" bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern "C" ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern "C" ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern "C" ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_XFR ((rpc_uint)6)
extern "C" ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2(ypreq_xfr *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2_svc(ypreq_xfr *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_CLEAR ((rpc_uint)7)
extern "C" void * ypproc_clear_2(void *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" void * ypproc_clear_2_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_ALL ((rpc_uint)8)
extern "C" ypresp_all * ypproc_all_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_all * ypproc_all_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MASTER ((rpc_uint)9)
extern "C" ypresp_master * ypproc_master_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_master * ypproc_master_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_ORDER ((rpc_uint)10)
extern "C" ypresp_order * ypproc_order_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_order * ypproc_order_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MAPLIST ((rpc_uint)11)
extern "C" ypresp_maplist * ypproc_maplist_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern "C" ypresp_maplist * ypproc_maplist_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#elif __STDC__
#define YPPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypproc_null_2(void *, CLIENT *);
extern void * ypproc_null_2_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2(ypreq_key *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2_svc(ypreq_key *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_XFR ((rpc_uint)6)
extern ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2(ypreq_xfr *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2_svc(ypreq_xfr *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_CLEAR ((rpc_uint)7)
extern void * ypproc_clear_2(void *, CLIENT *);
extern void * ypproc_clear_2_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_ALL ((rpc_uint)8)
extern ypresp_all * ypproc_all_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_all * ypproc_all_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MASTER ((rpc_uint)9)
extern ypresp_master * ypproc_master_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_master * ypproc_master_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_ORDER ((rpc_uint)10)
extern ypresp_order * ypproc_order_2(ypreq_nokey *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_order * ypproc_order_2_svc(ypreq_nokey *, struct svc_req *);
#define YPPROC_MAPLIST ((rpc_uint)11)
extern ypresp_maplist * ypproc_maplist_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
extern ypresp_maplist * ypproc_maplist_2_svc(domainname *, struct svc_req *);
#else /* Old Style C */
#define YPPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypproc_null_2();
extern void * ypproc_null_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_2();
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_DOMAIN_NONACK ((rpc_uint)2)
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2();
extern bool_t * ypproc_domain_nonack_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_MATCH ((rpc_uint)3)
extern ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2();
extern ypresp_val * ypproc_match_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_FIRST ((rpc_uint)4)
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2();
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_first_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_NEXT ((rpc_uint)5)
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2();
extern ypresp_key_val * ypproc_next_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_XFR ((rpc_uint)6)
extern ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2();
extern ypresp_xfr * ypproc_xfr_2_svc();
#define YPPROC_CLEAR ((rpc_uint)7)
extern void * ypproc_clear_2();
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extern yppushresp_xfr * yppushproc_xfrresp_1(void *, CLIENT *);
extern yppushresp_xfr * yppushproc_xfrresp_1_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
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#define YPPUSHPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * yppushproc_null_1();
extern void * yppushproc_null_1_svc();
#define YPPUSHPROC_XFRRESP ((rpc_uint)1)
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extern "C" void * ypbindproc_null_2(void *, CLIENT *);
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#define YPBINDPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern "C" ypbind_resp * ypbindproc_domain_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
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#define YPBINDPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypbindproc_null_2(void *, CLIENT *);
extern void * ypbindproc_null_2_svc(void *, struct svc_req *);
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extern ypbind_resp * ypbindproc_domain_2(domainname *, CLIENT *);
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#define YPBINDPROC_SETDOM ((rpc_uint)2)
extern void * ypbindproc_setdom_2(ypbind_setdom *, CLIENT *);
extern void * ypbindproc_setdom_2_svc(ypbind_setdom *, struct svc_req *);
#else /* Old Style C */
#define YPBINDPROC_NULL ((rpc_uint)0)
extern void * ypbindproc_null_2();
extern void * ypbindproc_null_2_svc();
#define YPBINDPROC_DOMAIN ((rpc_uint)1)
extern ypbind_resp * ypbindproc_domain_2();
extern ypbind_resp * ypbindproc_domain_2_svc();
#define YPBINDPROC_SETDOM ((rpc_uint)2)
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extern void * ypbindproc_setdom_2_svc();
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| 2024-05-04T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4905 |
This invention relates generally to a system combining a water heater tank with a refrigeration unit in a manner whereby energy for heating the water is extracted from the unit, and more particularly to a thermally integrated system of this type in which the heat dissipated by the refrigeration unit is fully exploited, yet its efficiency is maintained despite changing temperatures in the water tank.
There are many facilities which require a refrigeration unit as well as a hot water source. Thus the typical restaurant must have one or more refrigerator units in which to refrigerate vegetables, meats and liquids, and it must also have a hot water supply to carry out various cleaning operations.
In the usual restaurant installation, an electrically-energized refrigerator unit is operated in a manner totally independent of the water heater, as a consequence of which heat removed in the condensing process is wasted. And where the removed heat is not discharged through an exterior vent but into the area in which the refrigeration unit is installed, this heat may impose an additional load on an air conditioning system operating in that area. On the other hand, the conventional water heater is energized by a gas, oil, or electrical supply. Where the demand for heated water is high, the energy costs therefor are substantial.
The concept of extracting heat from a refrigeration unit for the purpose of heating the water in a water heater is well known in the art. Thus in the 1979 patent to Amthor, Jr., U.S. Pat. No. 4,173,872, the condenser coil of a refrigeration unit is disposed within a water tank and serves to raise the temperature of the water therein. Arrangements along similar lines are disclosed in the patents to Hammell, U.S. Pat. No. 2,668,402; Johnson, U.S. Pat. No. 4,178,769; Mueller, U.S. Pat. No. 4,146,089 and Eggleston, U.S. Pat. No. 2,125,842.
While the arrangements disclosed in these prior patents serve to utilize otherwise wasted energy, they fail to fully and effectively exploit the available heat energy and make no adequate provision to maintain efficient operation of the refrigeration unit under optimum conditions regardless of the changing demand for hot water normally experienced in a restaurant or similar facility.
For example, if the condenser coil of the refrigeration unit is disposed within the water tank in heat exchange relation with the water therein, and no water is withdrawn from the tank for a prolonged period, the rising temperature of the water in the tank will approach the temperature of the refrigerant passing through the coil. As a consequence, a proper condensing action will not take place, causing the refrigerator unit to automatically cut off.
If, on the other hand, heated water is continuously drawn from the water tank so that the temperature of the water in the tank begins to approach the relatively low temperature of incoming water replenishing the water withdrawn from the tank, then an excessive condensing action will take place which will interfere with the proper operation of the refrigeration unit. | 2024-05-26T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6402 |
The development of a nurse-led complex wound clinic.
This article describes the development of a nurse-led complex wound clinic in Lincolnshire in April 2003, and describes one patient's experience of the service. It also explores the benefits of collaborative initiatives that have the potential to improve patient outcomes. | 2023-11-25T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6280 |
One of the worst diseases of the 21st century is the corruption in the public sector and we all pay, from our pocket, how much money does corruption cost to us?
Running for any political post in any location usually entails spending, and most times the candidate or representative has to spend money they do not have, which leaves them at the mercy of wealthy sponsors who seek political favors in return. The truth is, after sponsoring these representatives and they get in, the sponsors then turn the representatives into their own puppets for their selfish gains. There is so much corruption in the system that it has begun to look like the norm.
Political corruption has been in existence since time began, and it has continued to evolve as with the rest of the world. Political corruption comes in different concepts including Bribery, Kleptocracy, Cronyism, Electoral Fraud, Slush Fund, Nepotism, Economics of Corruption, Legal Plunder, and Political Scandal. Through the years, these concepts have branched out into various other forms of corruption and are a major contributor to the political unrest in different parts of the world.
A lot of money goes into funding corruption, enough to take care of the pressing needs of the citizens. Sponsors do nothing but throw money into illegalities to make sure their candidate wins, and this is because, with their candidate in place, they will be able to perpetrate all manner of illegalities to fill their pockets and meet their selfish desires. Electoral fraud is a big problem that costs so much because the big dogs and the pawns that carry out the dirty deeds get paid to carry out their assignments with their mouths shut. The corrupt practices in our current democratic set up are as a result of the centralization of the electioneering system.
By operating a centralized system, it is easy to get access to the people in control of the system, and they are susceptible to bribes and threats from top dogs in the system. The centralized system makes it easy for the controllers or entities in charge to alter or tamper with important data. There is no transparency, no security, and no accountability, hence bribery and corruption become the order of the day.
The solution to all of these begins with having a decentralized system where no one is in control of the operation of the system, hence, no one can be bribed to alter any records. The blockchain technology is just the perfect solution to these electoral irregularities. One blockchain based application that is perfect for this, is the CoaliChain system.
A lot of money gets spent on fraudulent and corrupt activities, by adopting the blockchain technology, spending on useless activities is eliminated, accountability and transparency then become the watchwords, the more the application is used at various levels, the more transparency and accountability people will see. Complete eradication of electoral corruption is possible with the blockchain technology and with the CoaliChain system, including the use of Smart Contracts.
CoaliChain has all it takes to correct the rot in democracy, and its adoption will pave the way for more accountable and transparent services.
Will this project succeed in eradicating the curse of public corruption? Unsure, what is certain, is that we will continue to pay a heavy price for the dishonesty of our politicians. | 2023-08-21T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4866 |
There is significant evidence that N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) hypofunction is a core etiological component of schizophrenia. Serine racemase null mutant (SRKO) mice have hypofunctional NMDAR signaling and exhibit reductions in cortical dendritic morphology, similar to what is observed in schizophrenia. The proposed experiments will examine NMDAR-dependent molecular mechanisms responsible for producing the dendritic alterations in SRKO mice. Calcium (Ca2+) influx through NMDARs activates Ca2+/calmodulin (CaM) kinase (CaMK) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling. These pathways modulate cAMP/Ca2+ response element binding protein (CREB)-dependent transcription and are involved in NMDAR activity-dependent changes in dendritic plasticity. Aim 1 will determine whether NMDAR hypofunction negatively impacts the activity of CaMK and MAPK signaling in the prefrontal cortex (PFC). microRNAs (miRs) have been implicated in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. They regulate neural plasticity by controlling the translation of target mRNAs. miR-132 is enriched in neurons, regulates basal and activity-induced neurite outgrowth, and its expression is regulated by CREB. The transcriptional repressor methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MeCP2) is a target of miR-132 regulation and modulates activity-dependent dendritic patterning. Aim 2 will determine if NMDAR hypofunction reduces the CREB-mediated transcription of miR-132 in the PFC, and the mRNA and protein levels of MeCP2. Primary cortical cultures will be used to directly test whether miR-132 over-expression enhances dendritic morphology and reduces MeCP2 levels. Cognitive disturbances are a well-defined component of schizophrenia and are coupled with altered functioning of the PFC, the brain region most associated with dendritic abnormalities. Clinical evidence suggests that typical antipsychotics are not effective, while atypical antipsychotics are associated with some cognitive benefit. D-serine and N[3-(4'-fluorophenyl)-3-(4'phenylphenoxy) propyl] sarcosine (NFPS), drugs that enhance NMDAR signaling via the glycine modulatory site (GMS), have pro-cognitive effects in pharmacological animal models of schizophrenia. However, little is known about how antipsychotics and GMS modulators regulate dendritic morphogenesis. Therefore, Aim 3 will use cultured cortical neurons from WT and SRKO mice to compare the ability of typical and atypical antipsychotics, as well as D-serine and NFPS, to affect dendritic plasticity. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: Clinically available drugs for schizophrenia are not effective at treating the cognitive deficits. The current research aims to discover new underlying causes of the disease in the hopes of developing novel acting therapeutics that will more completely treat the illness. | 2023-09-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2504 |
This is the city: Los Angeles, California. I work here. I'm an ex-mayor. Los Angeles is a magnet for people from all over the world. Some of them run for public office. Inevitably some of them stray from the golden rule and rule for those that have the gold. That's when I go to work. My name is Yorty. I'm a dead pol.
Dueling posts at Griffith Park Wayist about the possibility of a potential run by City Attorney staffer Jane Usher for the 4th Council District seat held by Tom LaBonge. First off veteran blogger Mulholland Terrace quotes a Rick Orlov piece quoting Usher that she has no plans to run. MT, who has been a persistent Usher critic, is pleased not such much to the chagrin of many CD4 denizens who feel Usher is simpatico with their anti-development leanings and that replacing LaBonge is critical. MT however has been critical of Usher for her association with "Republican" policies of her boss City Attorney Carmen Trutanich as well as efforts by Usher that many viewed as an attempt to intimidate MT away from criticizing her boss. On the other hand MT's blogging partner Petra Fried in the City is coming down hard in favor of an Usher run. Citing Usher's opposition to the controversial state planning law SB1818 and her experience on development issues, Petra makes the point that Usher has endeared herself to many community activist types. Stay tuned.
One of the few but consistent media outlets covering local Los Angeles politics has been radio talk show host Kevin James of KRLA. Due to some recent schedule shuffling, James' 9:00 p.m. show is being pushed back to an 11:00 p.m. start time. However, as Paul Hatfield reports and as James told me over the weekend, the broadcaster intends to use his evenings visiting Neighborhood Council and other community meetings across Los Angeles and to report on his findings on his show the same evening. Sounds like an excellent way to get good on the ground reporting of what is happening in LA's neighborhoods.
In the LA Business Journal we learn that Essel ran away from Cal State Northridge in the early 70s to head to Europe with a boyfriend to become a songwriter. Essel eventually found some success contributing to an album by Spanish pop band Los Pop Tops which had somewhat of a hit with the tune Mamy Blue.
Despite some songwriting achievement, Essel figured out she would better off to come back to the US and become an accountant, a career path that eventually led her to her role as chief lobbyist for Paramount Pictures. Later, she became BFFs with Wendy Greuel and decided that if Wendy could turn a studio government affairs position into a Council post well Chris could too. And the rest is history.
Lopez Canyon Appeal Goes to City Council on Wednesday
This Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council will vote to approve or deny an Appeal filed by the Community Alliance for Open Space (CAfOS) in opposition to a truck driving school favored by Councilman Alarcon and the Mayor. The Lopez Truck Driving Academy has been granted a Use Variance to operate on land designated as Open Space at the closed Lopez Canyon Landfill. The Planning and Land Use Committee (PLUM) has no recommendation on the matter after a split vote (Krekorian-Yes to Appeal, Huizar-No).
If you don't already know the backstory on this ridiculous project, take the time to read this excellent and comprehensive report from Petra Fried in the City.
In a nutshell, if the City Council votes to deny the Appeal, Open Space Zoning throughout the City will now be up for grabs for uses outside of what is allowed by right.
Open Space Zoning is so precious in Los Angeles, a city with the lowest Open Space zoning per capita among major U.S. cities, that once land receives this designation it becomes sacred land to local denizens. Richard Alarcon's attempts to force this project onto Open Space land is practically considered sacrilegious and as a dangerous precedent by land use activists.
Alarcon defends the zoning variance by constantly pointing out that he was involved in getting the old landfill declared Open Space in the first place. So apparently, in his view, that entitles him to decide when and if the land actually can't be used for projects that are not allowed by Open Space zoning.
At a recent Planning and Land Use Management hearing on the matter, Councilman Paul Krekorian (who voted to uphold the Appeal) urged Deputy Mayor Larry Frank, Councilman Alarcon, and CAfOS to work together to find an alternative location. CAfOS, after numerous attempts to contact Deputy Mayor Frank, was told by staff that Mr. Frank was "too busy" to meet and discuss other options.
Alarcon has not responded publicly to Krekorian's request, nor has he returned phone calls to CAfOS.
Besides Ticketgate the Mayor is facing questions over his $120K trip to Europe last December. But not so much over the receipts and the five star hotels but more so as to who was included in meetings most notably possibly a Southern California businessman who may need help from the Mayor to get approval for a project in the Mojave Desert. Read more at Eric Spillman's blog.
Meanwhile Walter Moore for the prosecution continues the case against the Mayor tearing apart the calligraphy defense. The Mayor says he has to show up to events that he need not disclose so that he may hand out one of those handy certificates of commendation to those involved. But insead, as Moore asks, is the Mayor passing out certificates to go to events?
In the meantime something to think about for those who are of the mind that the Mayor has done wrong and that everyone hates him make sure you're not in a bubble. While the usual suspects comment on blogs slamming the mayor don't let that fool you into thinking it's what the masses think. Lots of comments on Facebook that people want their mayor to be out and about as well as the reception the Mayor got in the cheap seats with Lopez remind us not everyone gets it.
Friday, June 25, 2010
The LA Weekly is reporting that the 27 year old son of SEIU 721 Labor Leader and City Hall regular Julie Butcher, was killed in an apparent robbery.
Matthew Butcher, the oldest son of Julie and Don Butcher, was fatally shot inside the Higher Path Holistic dispensary on June 24 around 4:10 p.m. in the 1300 block of Sunset Blvd. A co-worker at the Higher Path Holistic shop was also shot and was in critical condition at a nearby hospital.
Julie Butcher posted these comments on her Facebook Page.
Matt Butcher was shot & killed yesterday, when armed robbers brokeinto the Echo Park medical marijuana shop in which he was working.
Matt was a kind, decent, quiet young man, who was extraordinarily loved by his parents Don & Julie Butcher & his younger brother Steven.
The Christian Science Monitor reports that many of the local cities that are boycotting the state of Arizona are finding their boycotts going nowhere one way or another. Not only did the City of LA have to dial back their boycott to allow for money losing red light cameras to continue but other cities have found that the boycotts are more hurtful to individual businesses and employees - many of them of Latino - than Arizona as a hole. Meanwhile, a County Supervisor in Milwuakee, Wisconsin claims that she might support Arizona's SB 1070 were it a border state like Texas is.
FLIP THIS DISTRICT: That’s what Rudy Martinez—star of the L.A. edition of Flip This House on the A&E cable channel—is setting out to do with a run against Jose Huizar in next year’s race for the City Council seat representing the 14th District, which takes in a portion of Downtown along with much of the Eastside. Martinez comes to the contest from Eagle Rock, where he owns a real estate firm and Mia Sushi, a popular restaurant. He’s familiar with Downtown, too—he owned a restaurant in the city’s center for several years, and has no shortage of personal connections in the area. Martinez is a local guy from modest circumstances who served in the U.S. Army Reserve before working his way into real estate, expanding into restaurants, and then landing the gig with A&E. He says he’s done well and wants to see the 14th District do just as well. “The 14th District needs a worker on the City Council—someone who will focus on solving immediate problems and bring the energy to pursue the full potential of the long term,” Martinez says. “What other district has so many hardworking and talented residents and business owners who create tens of thousands of jobs in the industries and trades of Downtown? I’m willing to lead by working just as hard as residents and business owners do every day. It’s not a matter of business versus neighborhoods, or vice versa. It’s a matter of realizing how much potential comes from having strengths in both areas.” Huizar could not be reached for comment…
The rumor of a "prominent business person" running against the incumbent Huizar, has been speculated for weeks within CD 14. But with Sullivan's report, speculation is reality and has been verify by this blog.
The first challenge for the Martinez Campaign will be fundraising, which should be a good gauge on how serious of a threat the Martinez Campaign, will be to a second full term for Councilman Huizar.
But while money will be important for the Martinez Campaign, there is a ready source of disenchanted constituents within the district, who are willing to support "anybody but Huizar".
It gets more fun. The City Council voted to override their boycott of Arizona to allow a contract with a Grand Canyon State based company for red light cameras to continue unabated while learning the City is actually losing money on the cameras. Boycott leader Councilwoman Janice Hahn was clearly frustrated saying "It just seems to me it's wrong when the state is making money, the county is making money and it's costing us money."
Paul Hatfield reports the LA Board of Education voted to boycott non-union car washes. The sole vote against such silliness was Valley rep Tamar Galatzan who does not take a district car nor charge her car washes to LAUSD considering that perhaps in times like these those funds are better served paying teachers or buying books. Imagine that! Though a registered Democrat Galatzan continues to make common sense votes that make us think she's slowly moving to join us on the dark side. Given that she is in her early 30s; she's right on schedule.
While the Board of Education is voting on car washes, including member Nury Martinez, the area around Pacoima based Maclay Middle School (in the heart of Martinez's district) is in a war zone of gang violence. 13 people have been murdered within a one mile radius of the school since 2007. 14 year old student Francisco Valles says he plans to leave the community as soon as he can saying the gangs are "Pure violence, pure shooting, pure drugs. Pure hurtful stuff."
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Mayor Villaraigosa may wind up being the first inmate in the City’s shiny new jail.
And if you don’t think Villaraigosa’s worried, you haven’t seen the video of him running AWAY from TV cameras -- a first -- when Fox 11‘s John Schwada confronted him with the fact that Villaraigosa’s own calendars and itineraries completely undermine his “ceremonial function” defense.
In any event, the media have so far failed to lay out the relevant ethics laws for you, so allow me to use my lawyer super powers to do that for you here:
1. Villaraigosa Must Comply With Local Ethics Laws, Not Just State Laws
Villaraigosa and his spin team are trying to confuse the press and the authorities by mixing up two completely different sets of laws. State ethics laws use one set of definitions, exceptions and requirements. Local ethics laws use another. The Mayor of Los Angeles must comply with both. That an official has complied with state law does not mean he has also complied with local law.
The state law is called the Political Reform Act of 1974. The local law is called the Governmental Ethics Ordinance, and was adopted in 1990. One of the stated purposes of the local law is “[t]o require elected City officers and key City officials to disclose all . . .income in order to prevent conflicts of interest.“
The local law imposes additional requirements on our local officials here in Los Angeles -- above and beyond the bare minimum needed to comply with state law.
For example, the local law specifically states, “In addition to statements of economic interests filed pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended, high-level filers shall file financial disclosure statements disclosing” various items not required under the state law. Those items include “[a]ny income (including . . . gifts . . .) regardless of whether the source of income . . .does . . . business in the City of Los Angeles.”
Hence, Villaraigosa must show that he complied both with state and local law, not “either / or.”
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which enforces state law, has adopted a regulation declaring that, for purposes of state law, "A ticket or pass provided to an official for his or her admission to an event at which the official performs a ceremonial role or function on behalf of the agency is not a gift to the official." Cal. Code Regs. Title 2, Div. 6, § 18944.1.
Villaraigosa and his spin team argue that this state regulation not only allowed him to keep the tickets, but also relieved him of any duty to disclose his receipt of same. That argument is unconvincing for three reasons:
First of all, Villaraigosa and his staff apparently have no evidence that Villaraigosa actually “perform[ed] a ceremonial role or function on behalf of” the City,” within the meaning of the state regulation, at 81 events for which he received tickets.
Second, the mere act of attending a concert, sporting event or stand-up does not constitute performing “ceremonial role or function” under the FPCC regulation. More is required. This is illustrated by an opinion letter the FPPC issued to a City Council Member in Berkeley,explaining why her attending the grand opening of a theater qualified for the “ceremonial role or function” exception:
"We conclude that this exception applies to your facts. Instead of conducting regular business, the city council canceled a regularly scheduled meeting so that you and the other members could attend the grand opening of the theater. As an official act, the city council contributed millions of dollars toward the construction of the theater. Public funding for the theater is presumably a permissible effort by the city to promote artistic performances. At the event, you attended in your official capacity as a member of the city council and as a city council district representative. In addition, the directors of the event publicly introduced you and publicly thanked the city and the individual city council members for the public funding."
That is a very far cry indeed from, “You attended Beyonce’s late show. Wherever you go and whatever you do constitutes official business, because you are special. ‘Nough said.”
Villaraigosa needs to prove he attended an event to conduct a ceremony -- not that he conducted a ceremony so he could attend an event. “Here honey, take this nice calligraphy certificate and get lost so Lu and I can see the show.”
Third, and most importantly, there is no “ceremonial role or function” exception in the local law. The FPPC regulation only applies to state law, the Political Reform Act of 1974. The FPPC has no jurisdiction to pass regulations pursuant to the City’s Governmental EthicsOrdinance. Nor does the local ethics law adopt or incorporate the definitions or exceptions from the state law.
On the contrary, the local law recognizes that local officials may attend ceremonial events, but rather than exempting tickets to thoseevents entirely, the local law imposes a $100 limit on such tickets. LAMC § 49.5.2 (definition of "gift," exception no. 8) (excluding "Gifts valued at no more than $100 . . . in connection with a non-recurring ceremonial occasion").
Hence, Villaraigosa cannot hide behind the state law’s “ceremonial role or function” exception.
3. Villaraigosa Violated The Local Law’s Disclosure Requirements
Villaraigosa knows full well that local law requires him to must disclose, in writing, all gifts he receives from the public, regardless of their value. That is why his most recent disclosure filing with the City Ethics Commission included a $15 hat, a $50 clock, $75 worth of tequila, and $150 “event ticket.” He therefore should have included the 81 tickets in issue along with all the other gifts on his local disclosure forms over the years.
Villaraigosa violated the local ethics laws not just by failing to disclose the tickets he received, but also by accepting tickets worth more than $100 per year from companies like AEG that are actively involved in seeking permits, subsidies, tax breaks and other concessions from the City.
The local ethics laws prohibit officials from accepting over $100 per year limit on gifts from restricted sources like AEG. LAMC § 49.5.10.3. This is a lower dollar limit than state law imposes, namely, $420 per year. Cal. Gov. Code §§ 89503(a) ($250 limit) and 89503(f) (directing FPPC to adjust figure every two years for inflation). As noted above, however, Villaraigosa must comply with both state and local law.
Bottom line: Villaraigosa’s acceptance of tickets worth tens of thousands of dollars, and his failure to disclose those tickets on his disclosure forms, constitutes a serious breach of ethics laws. Don’t be fooled by professional “spinners” who want you to think there’s some loophole that authorizes this type of corruption. There is not.
Some activists who have been supportive of Council Member Paul Krekorian's yeoman efforts to date to represent the concerns of his district are now a bit upset with the Second District rep given reports that he may not be in Council the day a vote on an appeal of a controversial trucking school in Lopez Canyon. Krekorian has supported the appeal to date and the activists feel his presence is necessary for their success. The activists should consider this though - Krekorian has already bucked the system and while we all like that, as one man there is only so much he can do. Krekorian's one vote is not enough to make the difference (as it wasn't with the DWP, the Arizona boycott and friend of the court filing). They need to do as I suggested and that is 1) Hammer Alarcon, 2) Hammer whoever their CM is and 3) Most importantly get as many NCs to pass resolutions in support with those in Lopez Canyon and to make phone calls, write letters and show up. Use that power and don't count on just one friendly voice in the woods to do it all for you.
City Council President Eric Garcetti is known for being one of the more technological members of the City Council and now he recalls his first tweet. Coming so far from those halcyon days Garcetti has become of the first elected officials in the US to issue an iPhone app.
Monday, June 21, 2010
We don't normally function as a society column nor do I often use the blog to extend personal greetings to those close to me but in this case I'd like to wish heartfelt congratulations to former Neigborhood Council of Westchester/Playa member Robert Acherman who married the former Christine d'Autremont this Saturday in Palos Verdes. Robert is a longtime activist in the Westchester LAX area, working on airport expansion issues, serving the FlightPath Learning Center as a board member and is a former State Assembly candidate. Robert works with Boeing Corporation and is a graduate of UCLA. Christine has a long experience of volunteer service in Torrance and the South Bay, is a Loyola Marymount Graduate and works in the entertainment industry.
In addition to family and friends, the many guests included Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl, former Vice Chair of the State Board of Equalization Claude Parrish and longtime Westchester activist Denny Schneider.
The word in Arizona is that the City of Los Angeles looks pretty silly with it's boycott of the Grand Canyon State over it's popular immigration reform law, particularly when the LAPD won't send officers to homeland security training in Tuscon to "respect" the boycott. When the grandstanding agenda driven William Bratton finally left the seat many thought the LAPD would now be back to business under the control of an LAPD career man like Chief Charlie Beck. Sadly following this turn of events Beck is quickly being seen as a lap dog for politically correct politicians by the public, press and LAPD troops.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Carmen rides in the LA Pride Parade while Bill Rosendahl can't figure out how to button up his shirt.
Okay this blog has long been supportive of equality for gays and lesbians and was a member of Republicans Against 8 and strong advocate of marriage rights for same sex couples. But do we really need hack politicians pandering to these people and quite frankly showing up in stereotypes that only depict a small percentage of actual gays and lesbians? The sad truth is that most of these LBGT organizations are positioned severely to the left and work to keep the community on the Democratic party plantation. Despite the reality that many gays are quite conservative on fiscal and government matters.
I don't know if the Log Cabin Republican Club was part of this parade but assuming they were Carmen could have made a bolder statement to ditch the butch outfit and ride with them. This would not only stand in opposition to the pervasive left wing dominance of so called LBGT civil rights organizations but a sure signal to troglodyte Republicans who must simply give up their hatred toward the Gay community, at least in California, in order to win and release us from the yoke of socialistic government policies. Moderate Republicans in office such as Trutanich, Cooley, Smith, Zine, Baca, etc. should be speaking out louder for gay rights within the GOP and stop pandering to the liberals.
Friday, June 18, 2010
LOS ANGELES, CA— Senator Gloria Romero (D – East Los Angeles) released the following statement on the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Boston Celtics last night in the NBA championships:
“Congratulations to the Lakers for winning their 16th NBA title! East Los Angeles was in the house last night, cheering on our all-star team, and the Lakers did not disappoint with an incredible showing of not only athletic prowess, but a lot of ganas to win a tough match. From the eastside to the westside, there's a lot to love about LA this week and we Angelenos are incredibly proud of our NBA champions. Go Lakers!”
How about a shout out to the hundreds of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies who had to be deployed to East LA to hold back the hooliganry and thuggery we saw last night. When is an elected official going to speak out on just how inappropriate this behavior is - whether its scores of perpetrator or hundreds or thousands.
Memo to GloRo - sports fans generally don't care what elected officials (particularly State Senators) think of sports teams and quite frankly resent their showing up and horning in.
It's not too late if you want a pair of great front row seats to tonight's game four of the NBA finals. Of course it will set you back the same amount of money it cost to buy our family home in 1976. One wonders however who is selling the ticket?
The vote to move forward a controversial plan to build a trucking school in Lopez Canyon was more like World Cup result as the City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee went 1-1 (Krekorian-no, Huizar-yes). While Council Member Richard Alarcon, Mayor Villaraigosa and city unions want to slap the northeast Valley with this environment destroying stupidity community activists have been joined by adjacent Council Member Paul Krekorian in opposing the school. One can be certain that if anyone was proposing to build a trucking school say, in Fryman Canyon, instead of Lopez Canyon the howls of protest would be so much louder. But environmental injustice and racism from the City marches on. In the meantime while maintaining he is no fan of Alarcon or anything LA's Zorro Marxist cooks up, local gadfly Phil Jennerjahn's take is to blame the victim.
Nice to see the professionals are back in charge at the LAPD. You may remember that when hooligans rioted following the LA Lakers NBA finals win last year then Chief William Bratton's move was to disengage and let the rioters riot. This year Chief Charlie Beck has prepped an actual plan, including busting heads where necessary, but doing everything possible ahead of time to prevent unruly crowds from going apeshit. Oh, go Lakers!
Walter Moore uncovers something very few know but might be outraged otherwise. In a time of budget crunches the City has alloted nearly $125K to cover maid service and other incidentals at Mayor Villaraigosa's home, Getty House. Can't he just call Merry Maids and pull out his own credit card? Or he is pretty good at cleaning toilets, he can do it himself.
In the meantime while the Mayor is getting housekeeping services the dunderhands at the LAUSD are getting rid of school plant managers at local campuses as a cost-cutting move. Our friend Debbie Lopez writing at the Beckford Parents blog notes that Plant Managers such as Beckford's Henry will be laid off. If you're an LAUSD parent you may want to take note that your local school will be more likely to have backed up toilets, no one checking furnaces, water heaters let alone fixing broken things quickly. LAUSD will assign the duties to regional managers who will now have the responsibility for several schools. You may want to call LA's school board members; Beckford Parents has all the details.
Guess what! Two weeks ago LA's law severely limiting medical marijuana shops and crackdowns were in the works yet most of the shops continue to operate. A significant number of the "illegal" shops are apparently staying open in an act of civil disobedience with their lawyers on hold to battle the City in court.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Mayor Villaraigosa has secured a restraining order against a man who had according to police threatened to "take him out." According to reports Daniel John Molnar was arrested hours after allegedly making a call to the Mayor's office saying that the Mayor was talking a lot of "shit." Though police have yet to charge Molnar who, according to an LAPD detective claimed to be an CIA operative who the Mayor wants to kill. No word if Molnar is a regular participant in City Hall public comment.
Doug McIntyre posits that like the Vichy French Officer who were surprised to find gambling in Humphrey Bogart's nightclub in Casablanca, Wendy Greuel was shocked that the DWP lied! It's true Madam Controller, the DWP has gone rogue.
Speaking of the DWP unexplained power outages and dips Monday temporarily knocked a couple of TV stations off the air and shut down my computer in the middle of some important work. As I have been told by a DWP employee if one were to ever visit the DWP offices and look around you're be surprised that the lights are on and the water runs as much as it does. Have there ever been as many power outages and water main breaks during the many decade history of the DWP as there have been in the last year?
Are top cops feigning a more liberal point of view? The LA Weekly reports that an anonymous writer who goes by the pen name Jack Dunphy and claims to be a cop is not certain that LAPD Chief Charlie Beck personally opposes Arizona's controversial immigration reform law. Dunphy says that while most police officers lean to the right, those who wish to be upwardly mobile in their careers must mock the left wing point of views espoused by elected officials. He's also dubious of Beck's claim that not one LAPD rank and file member supports AB 1070 even though the LA Police Protective League recently published a statement on it's blog saying "We think that everyone agrees that removing illegal aliens, who perpetrate crimes in our country, will make us all safer."
Monday, June 14, 2010
Just a pleasant reminder. Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 15, 2010 is the LA City Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee hearing regarding the Lopez Canyon Zone Variance Approval Appeal and the proposed trucking school at Lopez Canyon.
Please attend if you can and if you are planning on speaking PLEASE WRITE OR TYPE your 2 minute statement beforehand and BRING TWO (2) COPIES. Attach one to your speaker card and retain the other one for use while you're speaking. Kindly include your name & address on your statement and the speaker card, for the record.
If you are just attending and do not wish to speak fill out a speaker card and state you support the appeal.
We did a little digging of our own and found the following. First off Pleasant's report sounds an awful lot like this press release from Parks' former County Supervisor race opponent Mark Ridley Thomas, right down to the phrase that Parks voted last June despite allegedly not being eligible to vote at his address "presumably for himself."
Next we spoke to insiders who have told us that the District Attorney's Public Corruption Division is conducting no investigation and that only the DA is reviewing a letter of complaint that was submitted (presumably from Pleasant or an associate) as is their practice with all complaints.
The City of LA may be boycotting Arizona but Nevada is asking California businesses to consider a boycott of their own of the Golden State. The Silver State is running an ad campaign that is encouraging enterprises to take advantage of their friendlier business climate including a lack of corporate and business taxes.
As a kid I used to love reading the TV Times in my Dad's Sunday LA Times. Particularly the column in the back where viewers wrote in to get their questions about television shows and TV in general. Sometime back, the TV Times was cancelled. Now it's back, but quite sadly as a way for the Former Fishwrap of Record to earn some much needed shekels: if you want the listings it will set you back $2.99 a month.
Executives at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power misled the public when they threatened to withhold $73.5 million from the city’s budget two months ago as part of their demand for a hike in electricity rates, City Controller Wendy Greuel said Thursday.
Wendy pontificated further for the gathered media.
“The DWP’s actions unnecessarily plunged the city into a fiscal crisis”,no kidding.“We never should have been held hostage” by the DWP, I agree. “It’s hard to look at these numbers and not say that the DWP was trying to extort the City Council into passing its proposed [rate] increase,”We knew that, but why did you wait for your latest audit to state the obvious?
That is because in the depths of my cynical political cranium, Controller Greuel's press conference today was the latest act in her political dodge and duck, the mounting backlash over the nefarious dealings at the DWP.
Forgive me naught, for taking Greuel to task for comments that Mayor Antonio Parkervillar, was misled by his appointed DWP commissioners. The comment should clearly show to all erudite observers of the DWP, that Greuel's comments today, was nothing more than a act in political self-preservation. Nothing more, nothing less. Plus, did she call out her major political financier IBEW's Brian D'Arcy? Crickets lloud and clear.
The City of Pasadena should take notice that the "trust fund student body of Troy", will not be dispensing any of their parents investment portfolios, within Old Town for the next couple of years. This because former football player Reggie Bush, former basketball O.J. Mayo and some female tennis player, exceeded the salary caps for financial benefits to "USC student athletics", sounds so oxymoronic.
But in reading the facts of today's stories above, what stands out is the institutional arrogance of these public-private behemoths. For the DWP, the rule of law is secondary to the public interest. Meanwhile, USC's disregard for the tenets of amateurism in athletics, is match by the likes of their lobbyist David Galaviz, who uses all the backdoors of various politicos, to advance the USC agenda, in the areas of the main campus and their health sciences campus near the County USC Medical Center.
Maybe it should not be surprising that the DWP and USC political agendas, have became inter quine, when Mayor Parkervillar named USC Vice-President Thomas Sayles to the DWP Commission. Sayles becomes a rubber stamp for Mayor Parkervillar's "Green Energy Scheme", which will loot the green cash from the average Angelino, and line the pockets green, of the likes of Ari Swiller, Keith Brackpool, IBEW, and the exclusive few.
In return, the city and its CRA flunkies will greenlight all of USC Capital Projects, which include thier biotech corridor plans. and major projects around the main Figueroa campus.
Nothing like a couple arrogant public-private connected entities, with local bought politicos, doing their biddings on the field and in the hallways.
Always classy Betty Pleasant is peeing her pants in joy. Betty, who never misses the opportunity to take potshots at Councilman Bernard Parks, is "reporting" that District Attorney and newly minted Attorney General candidate Steve Cooley is investigating Parks' residence status. Betty also claims "friends" in the DA's office have sent her documents from the investigation. That might be illegal Betty, you better call an attorney soon. In a related note the Sister City learned today that Cooley is investigating yet another elected who does not live in the District they represent. We can't say who but when it comes out it will be a doozy.
The always interesting Here in Van Nuys blog has a thoughtful post. On Van Nuys Blvd, several major car dealerships have moved and the old facilities are being razed and the asphalt being pulled up. This gives one the rare opportunity to see a wide swath of empty Valley land. It also gives pause as to what could be done with such. For example, a shopping and dining experience built around an urban farm. Sadly, there are no intelligent developers in the Valley who can't see beyond frozen yogurt and nail shops but wouldn't it be cool if there was one who could figure out how to make money building a restaurant that grows some of it's own food right outside the window?
The City of Ontario wants to be able to have the opportunity to buy the airport in their community from it's current owners, the City of Los Angeles. Ontario leaders feel that LA's mis-management including excessive regulation and fees have led to the airport's recent loss of some airlines. Indeed LA/Ontario Airport was once a cash cow for LA World Airports but in recent times it's had to take drastic steps to keep the airport from bleeding LA's general fund. At a time the Mayor is looking under the couch cushions for spare change to address the City's budget deficit it makes sense for Los Angeles to benefit from the sale of an asset it has no business managing. However the fly in the ointment is Councilman Bill "Open Shirt" Rosendahl is opposed to it because he feels LA should rule the "megalopolis" that runs from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
Long-time South Gate City Councilman Henry Gonzalez is the point person within the working class city, for any young aspiring politico, who seeks his blessing for any future political endeavors. But leave it to Councilman Gonzalez to be "straight forward" in his assessment of your political attributes as the likes of 50th Assembly District Candidate Ricardo Lara and convicted ex South Gate Treasurer Albert Robles found out in the recent past.
Gonzales is well known in the Southeast Los Angeles County Community, for his stance against the political corruption that was the M.O. of the Robles Machine's "reign of political terror" in South Gate during the early part of the 21st Century. For Gonzalez, the price he paid in standing up to the Robles Machine, was almost fatal, in a physical sense, as he nearly lost his life in a unsolved shooting, where he was shot in the head.
But while Robles sits in the federal prison somewhere, the likes of Gonzalez, De La Torre and numerous political activists in the Southeast, are concern about a new machine that seeks to impose its wills upon the small cities that comprise the 50th Assembly District. And if you look closely, you will find the same cast of political insiders, that enable the likes of Albert Robles to loot the city coffers of South Gate.
The 50th Assembly District has become ground zero in a political power play that could have statewide implications, but most important to ethical political observers, are the possible legal ramifications on how Ricardo Lara came to become the "chosen one" of the Latino/ Labor Coalition., that doubles as a potent political machine.
If we go back in recent political time to the 2007 46th Assembly District Race to replace former Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez, the likes of State Senator Gil Cedillo Staffer Auturo Chavez, Mayor Antonio Parkervillar Cousin John Perez, and Lara, all were ready to compete for the Assembly seat.
But "political divine intervention", in the form of County Labor Federation Leader Maria Elena Durazo and her longtime political soul mate Mayor Parkervillar, gave their blessing to John Perez as the anointed candidate in the 46th. But the "political consolation prize" for Ricardo Lara (Chavez has the misfortune of working for Mayor Parkervillar political nemesis Cedillo, thus no political capital to parley at the Getty House gathering noted in the Weekly article.), is causing some to question whether federal laws were violated, with Lara's appointment to a paid position on the City of Los Angeles Planning Commission.
Now in 2010, is Lara asking the voters in the 50th Assembly District, to endorse the "LA Latino/Labor Coalition Way", of selecting the best candidate to represent the interests of Southeast LA County voters? How will the voters of the 50th respond to the looming machine on its borders?
But for the voters in the 50th who fight so hard to reject the Robles Machine, they may want to consider these facts. One of Lara's endorsers is Montebello School Board Member Hector Chacon, who ran against Hector De La Torre in 2004. During that campaign, the LA Times reported that Chacon hired an indicted associate of the Robles Machine Ricardo Hernandez, to help with his campaign. Further, it was a open secret that Chacon half-brother Commerce City Councilman Hugo Argumedo and another council ally Ray "Gordy" Cisneros, wanted to hire Albert Robles as the City Administrator in Commerce. They went as far to promote this at the Grand Opening of the Paseo Shopping Center in South Gate. A story that Henry Gonzalez told to me.
Then lets remember who was the "political mentor" of Albert Robles. That would be none other than former Assemblyman and Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alatorre confidant Lou Moret, who was sued by the City of South Gate, for his dubious dealings with Robles. Alatorre and the usual associates like Richard Polanco, LA City Councilman Jose Huizar, LAUSD School Board President Monica Garcia and Alatorre, are all united in supporting Lara for the 5oth.
But in ending, Henry Gonzalez may speak for the majority of the 50th Assembly District voters, when he recounts what he told Lara, in response to his feelers regarding running for office in South Gate as a pit stop, on the way to Sacramento.
Gonzalez, who still serves on the council, says that about four years ago, he was paid a visit from another young man interested in running for South Gate City Council: Lara.
At the time, Lara's goal was to establish himself on the local level before running for the Assembly.
"I said you ought to stay in your own district and run there," Gonzalez says. "He's a carpetbagger. Everything that man's doing reminds me of Albert (Robles)."
Some may agree with Gonzalez on this assessment of Lara, after all if Lara will take money to stay out of a race for office. How much will he take to get elected?
** BTW, where is Ricardo Lara having his "victory celebration"? Try the J Lounge in Downtown LA, ........... within the 46th Assembly District. | 2024-02-15T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1034 |
Blood, sweat, tears, and..shit, basically.
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Hold on.
Once upon a time she saw him. She’d look into his eyes for hours on end and she could see, even if only a glimpse, the life that he had once lived. A life beyond common understanding. A life that transcended the concept of time. A life that was lived before he lived.
Growing up, he had difficulties understanding people. He took issue with caring for these beings that walk and talk as humans do. He had to learn to fit in. He had to learn to walk and talk as they do. Yet inside, he had already figured it all out. He would and could never be one of them. An entire lifetime awaited him, a life of nothing more than misunderstanding and doubt. If but only one person cared enough to listen. To really listen. It would all be better. Not perfect, but better.
Hold on, she said, let go of the fear, have a little faith. A shallow tear trickles down her cheek, not his. He feels nothing, at least, not anymore.
He would look for companionship among the quiet ones. The ones that were subject to ridicule, just like he was. The rejects. He found comfort among them, for a little while. Yet a time soon came where they too realized that he was different. Not different like a light shining bright among fading stars. Not different, like the ivory glazed tooth among pearls. Not even weird enough for the weirdos. Just different.
An affliction he was born into. Steps were taken to try and understand people and mostly himself. A life with so much misunderstanding that he would soon forsake the only thing that ever made him feel like there was and always would be hope. Writing. He picks up his words and throws them into the abyss. They mean nothing. They too, are empty, just like he is. There is no sense in screaming, if the people around him are wired differently, or rather, he is.
Caring was not something he had to learn. Caring was in his heart, his soul. He would care for people more than they deserved, more than he should have. He would often be misconstrued, but still he did. He would care for people in the ways that only he understood and appreciated. He would try, to love.
Hold on, she whispered, if only for me. He is silent, not only in speech and movement, but in thought. He is silent.
Life would later teach him a hard lesson – that you cannot love everyone. Not you, not the way you do. They would take steps away from him, mocking him. The same feelings that once brought hope now brought nothing but misery and pain. He is ashamed of who he is. The world had bested him, time and time again.
Yet, he cannot leave. He sits and waits for a sign, a sparkle, a raindrop, anything. Nothing. The unforgiving night sky appeared to mock him too. Hope was nowhere to be found.
He sits alone, for the first time in a long time, feeling more alone than he usually felt. Another one bites the dust, he thought to himself.
He digs deep within his soul, desperately trying to find something to hold on to. Something that would give meaning to everything that he had ever done, felt and thought. He comes up empty handed, just like the world. Maybe in a different world, he mumbles to himself. Maybe in a different world, he would be someone, something. Someone that would matter. Someone that people could find within themselves to love, and care for. Someone who would not have to try so hard to get people to understand. Someone, who would find someone.
Not in this lifetime. There would be no ringing church bells, no singing birds and no cheery crowd of loved ones. Not in his life, and not at his wake. There would be nobody.
He is tired. So tired of explaining, so tired of trying to justify his feelings. A lost cause. A fool’s errand was what it was. Where does it end? They would never see. Not the colors, not the smiles that he so desired, not the laughter that he had only ever heard once. Laughter, everywhere, around him, at him, but not the kind he needed, the kind that he had only heard once, some many years ago. The kind that he had, before the world took him.
There would be no more. No hope of ever fulfilling these foolish desires.
But hold on, she says. Hold on.
Why? They would all leave, eventually. If you cannot be like them. If you cannot be the person they want you to be. If…you are you. | 2024-06-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/7694 |
Q:
Problemas con inserción de datos en listas enlazadas en C
tengo un problema con la implementación de la función pushBack(), que inserta un nodo al final de la lista. Acá está el código:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
typedef struct
{
int *data;
struct Node *next;
}Node;
typedef struct
{
// Puntero al primer nodo
Node *head;
// Cantidad de datos
unsigned short size;
// Puntero al ultimo dato accedido.
Node *current;
}List;
List *createList();
Node *createNode(int *);
void pushBack(List *, int *);
int main(void)
{
List *lista = createList();
pushBack(&lista, 4);
return 0;
}
List *createList()
{
List *list = (List *) malloc(sizeof(List));
list -> head = NULL;
list -> size = 0;
list -> current = NULL;
return list;
}
Node *createNode(int *data)
{
Node *node = (Node *) malloc(sizeof(Node));
node -> data = data;
node -> next = NULL;
return node;
}
// Función para insertar un nuevo nodo al final de la lista
void pushBack(List *list, int *data)
{
Node *node = createNode(data);
while ( list -> head )
list -> head = list -> head -> next;
list -> head = node;
list -> size ++;
}
Al momento de testear la funcionalidad de la función pushBack(), me aparece en la terminal : "Stack smashing detected". Si alguien me pudiera ayudar con este problema se lo agradecería mucho. Saludos
A:
Tu problema es que no estas recorriendo adecuadamente la lista:
void pushBack( List *list, int *data ) {
Node *node = createNode( data );
++( list->size );
// Comprobamos si la lista está vacía.
if( !list->head ) {
list->head = node;
return;
}
Node *current = list->head;
while( current->next ) current = current->next;
current->next = node;
}
| 2024-04-18T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2798 |
Eulogy to _why - wesleyd
http://nothing.tmtm.com/2009/08/goodbye-_why/
======
joechung
I would retitle this to "Goodbye _why" so people don't get confused and think
this is John Resig's eulogy to whytheluckystiff.
~~~
mechanical_fish
Or maybe give it a sequel title, like _Eulogy II: The Eulogy Strikes Back_.
| 2024-02-28T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2595 |
/* srotg.f -- translated by f2c (version 19991025). You must link the resulting object file with the libraries: -lf2c -lm (in that order) */
#include "FLA_f2c.h"
/* Table of constant values */
static real c_b4 = 1.f;
/* Subroutine */
int srotg_(real *sa, real *sb, real *c__, real *s)
{
/* System generated locals */
real r__1, r__2;
/* Builtin functions */
double sqrt(doublereal), r_sign(real *, real *);
/* Local variables */
real r__, scale, z__, roe;
/* construct givens plane rotation. */
/* jack dongarra, linpack, 3/11/78. */
roe = *sb;
if (f2c_abs(*sa) > f2c_abs(*sb))
{
roe = *sa;
}
scale = f2c_abs(*sa) + f2c_abs(*sb);
if (scale != 0.f)
{
goto L10;
}
*c__ = 1.f;
*s = 0.f;
r__ = 0.f;
z__ = 0.f;
goto L20;
L10: /* Computing 2nd power */
r__1 = *sa / scale;
/* Computing 2nd power */
r__2 = *sb / scale;
r__ = scale * sqrt(r__1 * r__1 + r__2 * r__2);
r__ = r_sign(&c_b4, &roe) * r__;
*c__ = *sa / r__;
*s = *sb / r__;
z__ = 1.f;
if (f2c_abs(*sa) > f2c_abs(*sb))
{
z__ = *s;
}
if (f2c_abs(*sb) >= f2c_abs(*sa) && *c__ != 0.f)
{
z__ = 1.f / *c__;
}
L20:
*sa = r__;
*sb = z__;
return 0;
}
/* srotg_ */
| 2024-06-01T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2168 |
Miguel Cabrera
Detroit Tigers
Hitter-At-A-Glance
Although he has not seen a pitch in 2019, Miguel Cabrera saw 25,875 pitches that were tracked by the PITCHf/x system between 2007 and 2018.
In 2018, compared to how other hitters perform with similar pitches:Against Fastballs (359 seen), he had a steady approach at the plate (0.12 c) with an above average likelihood to swing and miss (22% whiff/swing).
Against Breaking Pitches (189 seen), he had a steady approach at the plate (-0.04 c) with a below average likelihood to swing and miss (26% whiff/swing).
Against Offspeed Pitches (50 seen), he had a steady approach at the plate (-0.25 c) with an exceptionally low likelihood to swing and miss (16% whiff/swing). | 2024-04-01T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9674 |
(Warning: The following contains SPOILERS for Game of Thrones Season 6, as well as some mild discussion of what we could be set to see in next summer's Season 7. Proceed with whatever level of caution your friendly neighborhood three-eyed raven suggests to you is wise.)
Fresh off of a record-breaking haul at this year's Emmys, you might imagine that the Game of Thrones cast and crew would be content to rest on their laurels, and simply attempt to replicate such widely lauded success while filming 2017's Season 7. After all, the show is very much at the top of the television heap, and there's surely nowhere to go from there but down. That, though, isn't the attitude the folks making Game of Thrones seem to be taking. Instead...
It Seems Game of Thrones Season 7 Is Set To Outdo Season 6's 'Battle Of The Bastards'
[Game of Thrones/HBO]
Or, at least, to do its damnedest to. Y'see, according to Emilia "Daenerys" Clarke, who was recently interviewed by TV Line on the Emmys red carpet, Season 7 is shaping up to be even more "epic" than what we've seen before (and that was so richly rewarded at those same Emmys). As she put it:
"So, last season's battle was like, ridiculous. Miguel [Sapochnik], have to shout out, he's phenomenal. But this? This season is like...off the shizzaaay. There's like another battle that's epic."
Which, with that bastard-themed battle garnering some of the highest critical praise around, is pretty darned lofty praise from Clarke — and can easily be read as a defiant statement of intent for everyone's favorite Khaleesi. After all...
It Would Make Sense For Next Season's Big Battle To Feature Daenerys Stormborn
What with her, y'know, being about to invade the Seven Kingdoms and all. If there's a major coming together of swords and such, then it's surely likely to feature Daenerys, and if her past successes on the battlefield are any indication, to end in triumphant victory for her ragtag gang of freed slaves, dragons and rampaging Dothraki.
Or, alternatively, half of her army will be felled by new and exciting Westerosi diseases, a key advisor or two will defect, and Drogon will accidentally eat a key envoy from the Starks. This is Game of Thrones after all, and nothing ever runs quite as smoothly as Daenerys will have been hoping.
We'll get to find out how it all plays out in just a few short months, though, when Game of Thrones returns next spri...No, wait. Next summer. Hopefully.
It's going to be a long, long winter, gang...
Still want more on Game of Thrones Season 7? We've got you covered right here.
In the meantime, though, what do you think? What do you think we'll see happen in Season 7? Let us know below! | 2023-09-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4768 |
Q:
Unable to connect to database using Win Auth on from ASP.Net web app hosted in IIS7
I've a web application hosted on Windows Server 2008 64 Bit with IIS 7 and SQL Server 2008. The web application pool account is Network Service and I've added this account to SQL Server 2008 logins and mapped to user in database with dbowner rights.
This Web site is in ASP.Net 2.0 and it's using Forms Authentication to secure access to some of its resources(not all) so Anonymous Access, Imersonation=True and Forms Authentication is Enabled in IIS 7. Web application is utilizing Membership Provider Controls.
When the website starts; inside the "Application starts" it tries to connect to database and read some startup configurations. The connection string for database is saved in web.config. Following is the connection string.
Data Source=XXXXX; Initial Catalog=XXXXX; Integrated Security=SSPI; Trusted_Connection=True;
However When the application starts it failed to connect to database and I found following 3 entries in Event Log.
SSPI handshake failed with error code
0x8009030c while establishing a
connection with integrated security;
the connection has been closed.
[CLIENT: ]
Login failed. The login is from an
untrusted domain and cannot be used
with Windows authentication. [CLIENT:
]
Event code: 3005
Event message: An unhandled exception has occurred.
Event time: 4/26/2011 9:22:05 PM
Event time (UTC): 4/26/2011 6:22:05 PM
Event ID: 71a4b2cd8d40492ab89af3430cf42ea5
Event sequence: 2
Event occurrence: 1
Event detail code: 0
Application information:
Application domain: /LM/W3SVC/5/ROOT-1-129483157247676684
Trust level: Full
Application Virtual Path: /
Application Path: C:\LMS Projects\Deployment\Web Applications\Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customer LMS Portal\
Machine name: LMS
Process information:
Process ID: 3688
Process name: w3wp.exe
Account name: NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE
Exception information:
Exception type: LoyaltyException
Exception message: Exception of type 'LMS.Helpers.LoyaltyException' was thrown.
Request information:
Request URL: http://localhost:6666/default.aspx
Request path: /default.aspx
User host address: ::1
User:
Is authenticated: False
Authentication Type:
Thread account name: NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE
Thread information:
Thread ID: 4
Thread account name: NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE
Is impersonating: False
Stack trace: at ASP.global_asax.Application_Start() in c:\LMS Projects\Deployment\Web Applications\Microsoft Dynamics CRM Customer LMS Portal\Global.asax:line 27
The exception shown above is custom exception which I throws after handling the platform exception so not to be mistaken with the error in the code. This code is working fine on Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0 environment.
A:
Impersonation will cause your anonymous user to be used, rather than your app pool user.
Here are a couple recommendations:
If you give each site their own app pool, then for your anonymous user set it to use the app pool user. Then you only need to maintain one user.
Set your app pool user to something other than network service. Since you're using on IIS 7.0 (WS08 RTM) it's more difficult to work with the IIS APPPOOL\AppPoolName user, and isn't generally not good to work with NETWORK SERVICE directly. There are some known elevation of permission security holes, and granting permission for that account opens it up for other applications too. I would probably just create a custom user, assign to the app pool, grant permissions on disk, and then grant access to the database.
| 2023-09-14T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/9969 |
Q:
Django - How to make datepicker submit form on change
So I have this jQuery datepicker in my html, as shown below:
<form id="form" method="get" action=".">
...
<input class="form-control" type="text" value="{{ range }}" name="range"
placeholder="Date range" id="daterange"><b class="caret"></b></input>
</form>
And this javascript function that makes the datepicker:
$(document).ready(function() {
$("#daterange").daterangepicker({
ranges: {
"Today": [new Date(), new Date()],
"Yesterday": [moment().subtract("days", 1), moment().subtract("days", 1)],
"Last Week": [moment().subtract("days", 6), new Date()],
"Last 30 Days": [moment().subtract("days", 29), new Date()],
"This Month": [moment().startOf("month"), moment().endOf("month")],
"Last Month": [moment().subtract("month", 1).startOf("month"), moment().subtract("month", 1).endOf("month")],
"Max": [moment("Jan 1, 2014"), new Date()],
},
opens: "right",
onSelect: function(date, instance) {
alert('test');
},
format: "YYYY-MM-DD",
startDate: new Date(),
endDate: new Date(),
},
function(start, end) {
$("#daterange span").html(start.format("MMM D, YYYY") + " - " + end.format("MMM D, YYYY"));
}
);
});
How would I submit the form automatically when the datepicker value is changed?
BTW: I have tried onchange="" and onSelect: function {}, and both do not work.
A:
form.html
<form id="form_id" method="get" action=".">
...
<input class="form-control" type="text" value="{{ range }}" name="range"
placeholder="Date range" id="daterange"><b class="caret"></b></input>
</form>
Check this it should work,
$(document).ready(function() {
$("#daterange").daterangepicker({
ranges: {},
opens: "right",
onSelect: function() {},//remove this one
function(start, end) {},
onChange: function(){ $("#form_id").submit();} //add this line
});
| 2023-09-07T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5568 |
Q:
File Scrubber in Python 3.6: Is it possible?
Files do persist on-disk after being "Deleted" or "Permanently Deleted." Some may not want a file to persist. To that end, I've written this:
#!/usr/bin/python3
from os.path import isfile, getsize
from os import remove
from secrets import randbits
from math import floor
filename: str
while True :
filename = input('File: ')
if filename.lower().strip() in ('', 'none', 'quit') :
exit()
elif isfile(filename.strip()) :
filename = filename.strip()
print()
break
else :
print('\a')
iterations: int
while True :
try :
iterations = int(input('Number of iterations: ').strip())
assert iterations > 0
break
except :
print('\a')
file_size: int
try :
file_size = getsize(filename)
except :
print('No access.')
exit()
for x in range(iterations) :
y = floor(x / iterations * 100)
print(f"{y:>02}%\r", end='')
try :
file = open(filename, 'wb+')
file.write(bytes(randbits(8) for _ in range(file_size)))
except :
print('Access interrupted on {}%.'.format(y) if x else 'No access.')
exit()
finally :
try :
file.close()
except NameError :
pass
try :
file = open(filename, 'rb')
read = file.readall()
file.close()
#
file = open(filename, 'wb+')
file.write(bytes(randbits(8) ^ read[x] for x in range(file_size)))
file.close()
#
remove(filename)
except :
print('No access.')
exit()
finally :
try :
if not file.closed : file.close()
except :
pass
print('Done.')
Have caution, this may be a black art. I use direct-disk-access in write-binary mode to first override a file on-disk with crypto-random bytes for some number of times and then to XOR the resulting file with one more serving of random bytes, and finally I delete the file.
My question is: Does the "wb+" write directly over the contents in the physical location of the physical disk allocated for a file?
A:
Does the "wb+" write directly over the contents in the physical location of the physical disk allocated for a file?
No, on multiple levels.
Almost every operating system currently in use has cache mechanisms for disk reads and writes to improve speed. So it might take a while for data to be actually sent to the disk.
On some operating systems including ms-windows you can disable the write cache, but write performance will suffer considerably.
Additionally, most modern harddrives have a built-in cache as well. This is controlled by the device's firmware and invisible to the OS. So even it the command from the OS telling the drive to write something returns, this does not guarantee that the write has actually been done.
Also there should be backups of the file in question somewhere. You'd have to find and wipe those as well.
As an aside, on a modern harddrive it is probably sufficient to overwrite the file with zeros once. See the wikipedia article on data remanence.
| 2024-02-02T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2529 |
As you’ll read in the following article by eMarketer, mobile migration continues to take over. Its newest avenue? Social networking. As smartphones become the primary access point for media consumers, mobile advertising stands as a ripe and often underutilized opportunity. Why not reach people where they seem to be spending the majority of their time?
This article was published on December 7, 2018, on Social Media Week, written by Allison Lips. Before posting new content to your brand’s social media platforms, how much time do you spend thinking about the implications of a post? And how many times have you blasted a random thought to the world, only to
While there’s no silver bullet when it comes to multigenerational marketing, Instagram just might be as close as you’re gonna get. Between Snapchat, Facebook, and Instagram, Instagram is the only platform where the split of new users over the age of 35 vs. under 35 will be nearly 50/50.[1] Social networks are gunning for
You’ve seen them, posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, even Pinterest with “#ad #sponsored” in their caption. Influencer marketing, when a trusted source shares content that encourages followers to invest their time and money in a brand the influencer approves of, is thriving in our social media driven market. This approach helps brands reconnect to
This article was published on August 24, 2018 on Social Media Week, written by Eric Goldschein. If you want to remake your social media image, IG is clearly the place to start. A recent report from NetBase tracked the most loved global brands and found that Instagram had catapulted to the top of the
Businesses of all sizes utilize social media in their marketing budgets, joining the social networks because they understand that visibility can help boost their brand. But how is this social media marketing success measured? An article posted earlier this year to Harvard Business Review, which is included below, goes into detail about how many
It’s been a long month for digital and social media. On March 16, Facebook made headlines when it suspended Cambridge Analytica and its parent company, SCL Group, a private British behavior research and strategic communication company, for not deleting data from a developer that violated platform policies. Within a couple of days, the case
The digital world, the world of social media and online marketing, is constantly changing. Today, companies have a plethora of opportunities to enhance marketing capabilities with new platforms, more audience choices, and even changes instated by service vendors like Google. We find with this state of change comes renewed potential to enhance creativity. Yet
“Your word is your bond.” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard. But today, with the seemingly never-ending cases of corporate scandal, corruption, sensationalism and overpromising while under-delivering, it feels more often that words are just sales tactics and not the tacit agreement they once symbolized. And people have taken notice. In fact, they’re fed
The goal of any business should be to get its brand in front of its target audience. These days, you can’t deny where the majority of people are spending their time. In fact, it might even seem like there’s really only one world that matters – the social media world. It has become a pivotal | 2024-02-26T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/7281 |
Youth of color have poorer asthma status than Caucasian youth, even after controlling for socioeconomic variables. Proper use of asthma controller medications is critical in reducing asthma mortality and morbidity. The clinical consequences of poor asthma management include increased illness complications, excessive functional morbidity, and fatal asthma attacks. There are significant limitations in research on interventions to improve asthma management in minority populations, particularly minority adolescents and young adults, though illness management tends to deteriorate after adolescence during emerging adulthood, the unique developmental period beyond adolescence but before adulthood. Because few interventions have specifically targeted this age group, we are currently conducting several small feasibility studies to inform this proposal. Building on the knowledge gained from the feasibility studies, this pilot study's goal is to develop and preliminarily test a technology-based intervention to improve asthma medication adherence in urban African American emerging adults (ages 18-25). The proposed study will collect pilot data with a sample of 80 African American emerging adults with asthma with suboptimal medication adherence recruited from clinic settings. Half of the sample will be randomized to receive a multi-component technology-based intervention (MCTI) targeting adherence to daily controller medication. The MCTI consists of two components: 1) 2 sessions of computer-delivered motivational interviewing targeting medication adherence, and 2) individualized text messaging focused on medication adherence between the sessions. Text messages will be individualized based on Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). The remaining half of participants will complete a series of computer-delivered asthma education modules matched for length, location, and method of delivery of the intervention session. Control participants will also receive text messages between intervention sessions. Message content will be the same for all control participants and contain general facts about asthma (not tailored). Youth will be recruited from the Detroit Medical Center, the only university affiliated medical center in Detroit, Michigan, as well as the Campus Health Center at Wayne State University also in Detroit. The goal of this project is to establish initial proof of conceptof MCTI through assessing viability, identifying technical issues, and establishing overall future research direction, as well as providing feedback for budgeting for a R01-level RCT. Although the scientific literature may provide the rationale for conducting a larger RCT, this pilot will provide critical information about the implementation of the intervention and recruitment strategies necessary to design a successful RCT. It is hypothesized that youth randomized to MCTI for adherence will show improvements in motivation to adhere to asthma medications and self-reported adherence compared to the comparison condition at 1- and 3- month follow up. | 2024-04-10T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5843 |
When you stop using toothpastes that contains sls you will never go back to using such a posion in your toothpaste!! My gums always bled with all kinds of toothpastes and when I started using this one it STOPPED!!!! love it! | 2023-09-05T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5266 |
Somalia Approaches Total Chaos
Attacks on aid workers in Somalia and disruptions to food shipments are threatening the lives of millions of people. This unfortunate nation has known nothing but discord, violence, brutality, invasion, warring cliques and nations without any semblance of a government that can unite people in the nation. PeterGoossens, of the World Food Progamme(WFP) warns: “Somalia is at a dire crossroads. If sufficient food and other humanitarian assistance cannot be scaled up in the coming months, parts of the country would well be in the grips of disaster similar to the 1992/93 famine when hundreds of thousands died.”
French, Danish and Dutch naval vessels have been invaluable in helping get supplies to Somalia but much more is needed. Islamic militants are fighting government and Ethiopian forces in a civil war that continues to escalate with ordinary citizens caught in the middle. | 2023-11-07T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8330 |
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park is located in Tariat soum of Arkhangai province. Khorgo is an extinct volcano that lies on the east shore of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. The volcano erupted 8000 years ago and changed its surroundings once and for all. Today the area is covered by basalt rocks, siberian pine and larch forest. The Khorgo Crater can be found at the northern side of the Khorgo volcano. With 200m radius and 80m depth, the Khorgo Crater provides a rare view of an extinct volcano. The area is perfect for hiking.
As for Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, it was created when the Khorgo volcano erupted and the lake covers 61 square km. This freshwater lake has over 20 species of fish including pike, lenok, perch, common carp and sturgeon. There is a small island in the middle of the lake and migrating birds nest over there specially brant geese. The lake is great for fishing and bird watching.
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park was established in 1965 to protect only the Khorgo volcano, but in 1995, the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake was included in the protected area. In this remote location, you will have a chance to unwind and enjoy the attractive wildlife. | 2023-12-13T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4256 |
Enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium in de novo and maintenance kidney-pancreas transplant recipients.
Our objective was to describe efficacy and safety of enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS) in de novo and maintenance recipients of kidney-pancreas transplant in the clinical practice. Observational, multicentre, prospective, 12-month study. We included 24 de novo and 24 maintenance patients. EC-MPS mean (± SD) doses at initiation in de novo patients were 1440 ± 0 vs. 1268 ± 263 mg/d at month 12 (M12). Patient and renal graft survival at one yr were 100%, and pancreatic graft survival was 83.3% (two losses owing to technical failure and two owing to rejection). In the maintenance cohort, EC-MPS was introduced at a median (P25-P75) of 30 (6-71) months after transplant. Baseline doses were 585 ± 310 vs. 704 ± 243 mg/d at M12. In this group, a significant increase in creatinine clearance was observed (65 ± 22 at baseline vs. 74 ± 20 mL/min at M12, p = 0.011). Patient, renal, and pancreatic graft survival were 100%, 95.8%, and 100%, respectively (one kidney graft loss owing to rejection). During follow-up, one patient from each group discontinued EC-MPS. The efficacy of EC-MPS in the clinical practice of kidney-pancreas transplantation is good, with high patient and grafts survival at 12 months, and good safety profile. The maintenance group displayed an improvement in renal function. | 2024-05-27T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4662 |
The important role of dACC in shyness.
Shyness is often characterized by the avoidance of social contact, the fear of other people's evaluations and a lack of self-esteem. Generally, individuals with high levels of shyness are more likely to suffer from psychosomatic stress and social anxiety. However, the structural brain basis of individual shyness among healthy people has not yet been investigated with DTI (diffusion tensor imaging). Thus, in this study, we investigated the relationship between FA (fractional anisotropy), WMV (white matter volume), GMV (gray matter volume) and shyness in a large healthy sample of 318 college students. Multiple regression was used to analyze the correlations among regional FA, WMV, GMV and shyness, adjusting for age, sex, and total intracranial volume. The results showed that shyness was significantly, negatively associated with FA, WMV and GMV in a cluster that included the dACC (dorsal anterior cingulate cortex) and the MCC (middle cingulate cortex) and was significantly positively associated with the GMV in the IPL (inferior parietal lobule), an effect that may have been related to the weaker ability to regulate emotion in these participants and their state of being overly worried about others' evaluations. Finally, mediation analyses revealed that the correlation between shyness and psychosomatic stress was mediated by a region including the dACC and the MCC. | 2024-02-06T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1377 |
Two new flavonoids from Erythrina eriotriocha.
In addition to the known compounds erythinasinate [1] and abyssinone V [2], two new flavonoids were isolated from the CHCl3 extract of the stem bark of Erythrina eriotriocha and characterized by spectroscopic techniques as 3'-prenylnaringenin [3] and 2'-hydroxy-5'-methoxybiochanin A [4]. | 2023-09-22T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/2933 |
The 2016/17 season in Canada has been characterised by dominant influenza A(H3N2) activity, increasing since late November 2016 but with regional variation in timing and intensity from west to east \[[@r1]\]. We assessed interim 2016/17 vaccine effectiveness (VE) against influenza A(H3N2) viruses collected through the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network (SPSN). Detailed genetic characterisation of sentinel viruses was undertaken to assess the contribution of emerging clade 3C.2a1 variants and their potential impact on protection conferred by the clade 3C.2a vaccine, specifically the A/Hong Kong/4801/2014(H3N2)-like component.
Virological and vaccine effectiveness evaluation
================================================
As previously described \[[@r2],[@r3]\], nasal/nasopharyngeal specimens collected from patients aged 1 year and older presenting within 7 days of influenza-like illness (ILI) onset to community-based sentinel practitioners in four provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec) were included in the interim analysis. Epidemiological information was collected at the time of specimen collection using a standard questionnaire. Ethics review boards in each province approved the study.
Specimens collected between 1 November 2016 (week 44) and 21 January 2017 (week 3) were included in primary VE analysis, corresponding to the period during which influenza test positivity consistently exceeded 10% ([Figure 1](#f1){ref-type="fig"}).
{#f1}
Influenza virus testing and influenza A subtyping were conducted using real-time RT-PCR assays validated for use at provincial reference laboratories, including in-house assays in Alberta \[[@r4]\] and British Columbia \[[@r5]\] and commercial assays in Ontario \[[@r6]\] and Quebec \[[@r7]\]. Sequencing of the haemagglutinin (HA) gene was attempted directly on all influenza A(H3N2)-positive patient specimens contributing to VE analysis that had sufficient viral load and that were available up to 21 January 2017 in order to determine clade designation and to identify mutations in established antigenic sites labelled A--E for H3N2 viruses \[[@r8],[@r9]\].
VE was derived using a test-negative design \[[@r2],[@r3]\]. Patients testing positive for influenza A(H3N2) were considered cases; those testing negative were considered controls. Patients who self-reported receiving at least one dose of influenza vaccine at least 2 weeks before ILI onset were considered vaccinated; those vaccinated less than 2 weeks before onset or who had unknown vaccination status or timing were excluded. Patients who did not meet the ILI case definition, those with specimen collection more than 7 days since ILI onset or ILI onset date unknown and those with indeterminate RT-PCR results were also excluded. Odds ratios (OR) were estimated using a logistic regression model, adjusted for age group, province, time from onset to specimen collection and specimen collection date (grouped into 2-week intervals). VE was derived as (1--OR) × 100%, comparing influenza A(H3N2) test positivity between vaccinated and unvaccinated participants.
Virological and vaccine effectiveness findings
==============================================
A total of 932 specimens met study inclusion criteria. Influenza viruses were detected in 396 (42%) specimens, including 387 (98%) influenza A and nine (2%) influenza B. Of the 374 (97%) influenza A viruses with available subtype information, almost all (n = 370; 99%) were A(H3N2); four A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses were detected. VE analyses are presented for A(H3N2) only, including 370 test-positive cases and 536 test-negative controls (n = 906 overall). Working-age adults 20--64-years-old comprised the majority (57%) of the study sample ([Table 1](#t1){ref-type="table"}).
###### Participant characteristics, interim vaccine effectiveness evaluation, Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network, 1 November 2016--21 January 2017 (n = 906)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Characteristic Overall\ Distribution by case status\ Vaccinated\
% (column) % (column) % (row)
------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------------------------ ------------- --------- -------------- --------- ------------ ------------ ---- --------- ---- ---- ----- ----
n % (row) 906 100 370 41 536 59 NA 246 27 NA 87 24 159 30
Age group (years)
1--8 137 15 51 14 86 16 \ 24 18 \ 8 16 16 19
\ \
\ \
0.19 \< 0.01
9--19 133 15 66 18 67 13 18 14 8 12 10 15
20--49 359 40 141 38 218 41 74 21 26 18 48 22
50--64 155 17 59 16 96 18 54 35 17 29 37 39
≥ 65 122 13 53 14 69 13 76 62 28 53 48 70
Median (range) 34 (1--97) 34 (1--91) 35 (1--97) 0.99 52.5 (1--97) \< 0.01 50 (1--90) 53 (1--97)
Sex
Female 524 58 205 56 319 60 \ 154 29 \ 44 21 110 34
0.20 0.09
Male 378 42 164 44 214 40 92 24 43 26 49 23
Unknown 4 NA 1 NA 3 NA NA 0 NA NA 0 NA 0 NA
Co-morbidity^b^
No 664 80 270 81 394 79 \ 147 22 \ 49 18 98 25
0.52 \< 0.01
Yes 166 20 63 19 103 21 77 46 28 44 49 48
Unknown 76 NA 37 NA 39 NA NA 22 NA NA 10 NA 12 NA
Province
Alberta 278 31 110 30 168 31 \ 71 26 \ 20 18 51 30
\ \
0.03 \< 0.01
British Columbia 327 36 134 36 193 36 92 28 37 28 55 29
Ontario 179 20 87 24 92 17 64 36 25 29 39 42
Quebec 122 13 39 11 83 15 19 16 5 13 14 17
Specimen collection interval from ILI onset (days)^c^
≤ 4 687 76 316 85 371 69 \ 174 25 \ 70 22 104 28
\< 0.01 0.03
5--7 219 24 54 15 165 31 72 33 17 31 55 33
Median (range) 3 (0--7) 3 (0--7) 3 (0--7) \< 0.01 3 (0--7) 0.03 3 (0--7) 3 (0--7)
Specimen collection date (2-week interval)
Weeks 44--45 64 7 10 3 54 10 \ 4 6 \ 0 0 4 7
\ \
\ \
\ \
\< 0.01 \< 0.01
Weeks 46--47 61 7 13 4 48 9 12 20 3 23 9 19
Weeks 48--49 139 15 54 15 85 16 31 22 12 22 19 22
Weeks 50--51 174 19 65 18 109 20 51 29 11 17 40 37
Weeks 52--1 184 20 86 23 98 18 58 32 24 28 34 35
Weeks 2--3 284 31 142 38 142 26 90 32 37 26 53 37
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ILI: influenza-like illness; NA: not applicable.
^a^ Differences between cases and controls and vaccinated and unvaccinated participants were compared using the chi-squared test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
^b^ Includes chronic co-morbidities that place individuals at higher risk of serious complications from influenza as defined by Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), including: heart, pulmonary (including asthma), renal, metabolic (such as diabetes), blood, cancer, or immunocompromising conditions, conditions that compromise management of respiratory secretions and increase risk of aspiration, or morbid obesity (body mass index ≥ 40).
^c^ Missing specimen collection dates were imputed as the date the specimen was received and processed at the provincial laboratory minus two days, the average time between specimen collection date and laboratory received date among specimens with complete information for both values. Specimen collection interval was derived based on the number of days between ILI onset and the specified or imputed specimen collection date.
Overall 24% of cases and 30% of controls were considered vaccinated (p=0.04), corresponding to an unadjusted VE of 27% (95% confidence interval (CI): 1--46) against medically attended influenza A(H3N2) illness ([Table 2](#t2){ref-type="table"}). After adjustment for relevant covariates, VE was 42% (95% CI: 18--59).
###### Interim vaccine effectiveness estimates for influenza A(H3N2), Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network, 1 November 2016--21 January 2017 (n = 906)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Model n total Cases Controls VE %\
(95% CI)
-------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ------- ---------- -------------- ---- -----------------
**Primary analysis^a^**
Unadjusted 906 370 24 536 30 27 (1 to 46)
***Individual covariate adjustment***
Age group (1--8, 9--19, 20--49, 50--64, ≥ 65 years) 30 (4 to 50)
Province^b^ 32 (7 to 50)
Specimen collection interval from ILI onset (≤ 4, 5--7 days) 23 (−5 to 44)
Specimen collection date (2-week interval) 38 (15 to 55)
***Full covariate adjustment***
Adjusted 42 (18 to 59)
**Restricted by province^c^**
***Alberta***
Unadjusted 278 110 18 168 30 49 (8 to 72)
Adjusted 62 (26 to 80)
***British Columbia***
Unadjusted 327 134 28 193 29 4 (−56 to 41)
Adjusted 28 (−30 to 60)
***Ontario^d^***
Unadjusted 179 87 29 92 42 45 (−2 to 71)
Adjusted 27 (−60 to 66)
***Quebec***
Unadjusted 122 39 13 83 17 28 (−118 to 76)
Adjusted NE
***All provinces excluding Alberta***
Unadjusted 628 260 26 368 29 16 (−19 to 42)
Adjusted^e^ 34 (−1 to 57)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CI: confidence interval; ILI: influenza-like illness; NE: not estimated (insufficient sample size); VE: vaccine effectiveness.
^a^ Analysis adjusted for age group, province, specimen collection interval from ILI onset and specimen collection date (2-week interval).
^b^ Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec.
^c^ Analysis adjusted for age group, specimen collection interval and specimen collection date (2-week interval).
^d^ Due to logistical issues, specimen collection for the 2016/17 season began late in Ontario. The study period for Ontario-specific VE analysis was defined as 12 December 2016 (week 50) to 21 January 2017 (week 3).
^e^ Analysis adjusted for age group, province (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec), specimen collection interval and specimen collection date (2-week interval).
Genetic clade information was available for 221 of 263 (84%) influenza A(H3N2) sentinel specimens for which sequencing was attempted. The majority of viruses (176/221; 80%) clustered with the newly emerging clade 3C.2a1, defined by N171K +/− N121K mutations in site D, with most (165/176; 94%) having between one and three additional antigenic site mutations ([Table 3](#t3){ref-type="table"}). Other clade 3C.2a variants, each with two or three antigenic site mutations, comprised 43 (19%) sequenced influenza A(H3N2) specimens.
###### Clade distribution and antigenic site mutations for influenza A(H3N2) viruses contributing to interim vaccine effectiveness evaluation, Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network, 1 November 2016--16 January 2017 (n = 221)^a^
Clade Clade-defining amino acid substitutions (antigenic site)^b,c^ Distribution by province, % (column)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- --- ---- ----- ---- ---
**Clade 3C.2a** N145S (A) + N144S (A) ( − CHO) + F159Y (B) + K160T (B) ( + CHO) + N225D (RBS) + Q311H (C) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
**Clade 3C.2a variants** Clade 3C.2a + Q197K (B) + R261Q (E) 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0
Clade 3C.2a + T131K (A) + R142K (A) + R261Q (E) 6 7 3 4 21 44 2 18 32 14
Clade 3C.2a + N121K (D) + S144K (A) +/ − S219Y (D) 1 1 6 7 1 2 2 18 10 5
**3C.2a subtotal** 7 9 10 12 22 46 4 36 43 19
**Clade 3C.2a1** Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) 0 0 6 7 0 0 0 0 6 3
**Clade 3C.2a1 variants** Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + N121K (D) 0 0 5 6 0 0 0 0 5 2
Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + R142G (A) 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 9 2 1
Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + N121K (D) + R142G (A) 9 11 23 28 10 21 0 0 42 19
Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + N121K (D) + R142G (A) + I242V (D) 63 78 10 12 1 2 0 0 74 33
Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + N121K (D) + T135K (A) ( − CHO) +/ − R142G (A) or T167S (D) or I242M (D) 2 2 23 28 6 13 2 18 33 15
Clade 3C.2a + N171K (D) + N121K (D) + K92R (E) + H311Q (C) +/ − Q197R (B) 0 0 3 4 9 19 2 18 14 6
**3C.2a1 subtotal** 74 91 71 88 26 54 5 45 176 80
**Clade 3C.3a** T128A (B) ( − CHO) + R142G (A) + N145S (A) + A138S (A) + F159S (B) + N225D (RBS) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 18 2 1
BC: British Columbia; CHO: carbon-hydrogen-oxygen (glycosylation motif); RBS: receptor binding site.
^a^ Sequencing was attempted on all influenza A(H3N2) sentinel specimens contributing to VE analysis that had sufficient viral load and that were available up to 21 January 2017, with the last included collection date 16 January 2017. Genetic clade information was available for 221 of 263 (84%) viruses for which sequencing was attempted. Sequencing was not attempted on influenza A(H3N2) specimens with insufficient viral load (i.e. high CT value in the RT-PCR assay; n = 8) or those submitted after 21 January 2017 (n = 99).
^b^ Letters A through E refer to established antigenic sites in influenza A(H3N2) viruses \[[@r8],[@r9]\]. RBS refers to the receptor binding site. Substitutions indicated with −CHO refer to mutations resulting in the loss of a potential glycosylation site; those indicated with +CHO refer to mutations resulting in the gain of a potential glycosylation site.
^c^ Additional substitutions in the egg-adapted high-growth reassortant vaccine strain are not considered here.
Considerable genetic heterogeneity was also observed among dominant but emerging clade 3C.2a1 variants by province and time ([Figure 2](#f2){ref-type="fig"}).
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In exploratory analyses, VE was highest and significantly protective in Alberta where an earlier epidemic start included a more limited range of clade 3C.2a1 variants dominated by N121K + R142G + I242V mutations ([Figure 2](#f2){ref-type="fig"}, [Table 2](#t2){ref-type="table"}). Conversely, in the adjacent westernmost province of British Columbia and also further east in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in central Canada, delayed epidemic activity was associated with lower VE and greater diversity in circulating clade 3C.2a1 variants, although confidence intervals overlapped for all four provinces.
Discussion
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Whereas the 2015/16 season was mild overall with late-season circulation of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 viruses, the current 2016/17 season has been characterised to date by dominant influenza A(H3N2) activity, more comparable to the 2014/15 or 2012/13 seasons \[[@r1],[@r10]-[@r12]\]. In the 2016/17 interim VE analysis reported here, we found overall vaccine protection of 42% (95% CI: 18--59) against medically-attended A(H3N2) illness, with variation by province that may reflect genetic heterogeneity in circulating A(H3N2) variants. This overall estimate is consistent with a recent meta-analysis of global studies based on the test-negative design that reported a pooled VE, including both interim and end-of-season estimates, of 33% (95% CI: 26--39) against seasonal A(H3N2) viruses \[[@r13]\]. Early VE estimates for the 2016/17 season available from Finland and Sweden found significant protection of 20--30% against laboratory-confirmed influenza in adults 65 years and older \[[@r14]\]; however, methodological details and influenza virus characterisations are not available for these estimates, limiting their interpretation.
Although still suboptimal given the substantial disease burden associated with influenza A(H3N2) seasons \[[@r15],[@r16]\], our mid-season VE estimate for 2016/17 is considerably higher than the last A(H3N2)-dominated season in 2014/15 during which no vaccine protection was found \[[@r2],[@r3]\]. In 2014/15, with unchanged vaccine components from the prior 2013/14 season and substantial antigenic drift in circulating viruses, negative interference from the prior season's vaccination may have contributed to the historically low VE observed \[[@r3],[@r17]\]. While more than 80% of vaccinated participants in 2016/17 were also vaccinated in the prior 2015/16 season (data not shown), higher VE than in 2014/15 was anticipated. This expectancy was in part based on the change in vaccine component from the prior 2015/16 season's A/Switzerland/9715293/2013(H3N2)-like (clade 3C.3a) virus to the A/Hong Kong/4801/2014(H3N2)-like (clade 3C.2a) vaccine strain \[[@r18]\]. The latter is also considered a better antigenic match to circulating viruses than was the case in 2014/15 \[[@r18],[@r19]\]. Specific evaluation of this hypothesis related to less pronounced effects of repeat vaccination for 2016/17 awaits end-of-season analyses.
Circulating influenza A(H3N2) viruses in Canada and elsewhere this season have continued to evolve, with an increasing proportion since June 2015 clustering with the newly emerging clade 3C.2a1 that is distinguished by the HA1 substitution N171K, often combined with N121K, both in antigenic site D \[[@r20],[@r21]\]. These clade 3C.2a1 variants are considered antigenically similar to the egg-adapted clade 3C.2a vaccine strain based on haemagglutination inhibition (HI) assay \[[@r1],[@r19]\]. However, recent A(H3N2) viruses continue to be difficult to characterise antigenically by HI assay \[[@r20]\]. A potential glycosylation motif present at positions 158--160 in all clade 3C.2a and descendant viruses has resulted in variable agglutination of erythrocytes; loss or partial loss of this glycosylation motif during cell-culture passage may enable HI characterisation of a subset of clade 3C.2a viruses but also limit the generalisability of antigenicity findings on that basis \[[@r20],[@r22]\].
In sequencing analysis, we identified considerable diversity among circulating influenza A(H3N2) strains, including a mix of genetic variants that differed geographically and with time. The majority (80%) of A(H3N2) viruses included in our VE analysis belonged to the newly emerging clade 3C.2a1, but with continuing genetic evolution compared with the vaccine strain. Almost all (95%) 3C.2a1 viruses had both the N171K and N121K mutations in site D that distinguish this clade. About two-thirds had acquired an additional R142G (site A) mutation, also present in all clade 3C.3 viruses and the majority of clade 3C.2a variants detected in this study, with or without an I242V mutation (site D). The clinical implications of accumulated antigenic site D mutations, representing a shift away from the heavily glycosylated but immunodominant sites A and B, requires further investigation \[[@r8],[@r23]\]. Another 3C.2a1 variant, detected more frequently in the later study period but comprising only 15% of study viruses overall, had an additional T135K mutation in site A. T135K is associated with loss of a potential glycosylation site at positions 133--135 that has otherwise been present in all descendant A(H3N2) viruses since A/Sydney/5/1997 \[[@r24]\]. Changes in glycosylation motifs may be relevant to antigenicity, viral fitness and/or pathogenicity \[[@r24]-[@r26]\]. The ecological correlation between greater genetic diversity and lower VE by geographic region warrants further investigation in other countries, as well as end-of-season analyses.
Limitations of this analysis include the observational study design for which residual bias and confounding cannot be ruled out, and the small sample size resulting in wide confidence intervals, particularly in subgroup analyses. Although interim estimates are generally considered a reliable predictor of final estimates, this reliability depends in part upon the stage of the epidemic and virus evolution, and contributing virological and participant profiles, at the time of the mid- and end-of-season analyses \[[@r27]\]. Of particular note, Alberta had an earlier start to the influenza season and findings may not reflect the full diversity or distribution of evolved variants or VE estimates for the remainder of the season. Given the high specificity of RT-PCR assays for influenza viruses, differences in diagnostic test characteristics between provinces are unlikely to have influenced VE findings \[[@r28]\]. VE estimates are subject to change and are provided here only for influenza A(H3N2); if feasible, VE against other types/subtypes, as well as clade-specific VE, will be explored and compared with findings from other settings in end-of-season analyses.
Conclusion
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We report interim VE of ca 40% for the 2016/17 influenza A(H3N2) epidemic in Canada, which is higher than in 2014/15 and consistent with expected but suboptimal VE estimates for influenza A(H3N2) more generally. Given that a substantial proportion of vaccinated people may remain unprotected against influenza A(H3N2) illness, other adjunct measures should be considered to minimise associated morbidity and mortality, particularly among high-risk individuals. Continued evolution in circulating 3C.2a variants and their derivatives, and the impact on vaccine protection, warrants ongoing monitoring to inform potential vaccine reformulation.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the contribution of sentinel sites whose regular submission of specimens and data provide the basis of our analyses. We wish to acknowledge the coordination and technical support provided by epidemiological and laboratory staff in all participating provinces. We wish to thank the following for network coordination and data entry activities in each province including: Lisan Kwindt for the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control; Elaine Douglas, Virginia Goetz and Dylan Kendrick for TARRANT in Alberta; Romy Olsha for Public Health Ontario; Sophie Auger and Isabelle Petillot for the Institut national de santé publique du Québec; and Joel Ménard at the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec for data compilation. We thank those who provided laboratory support in each of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control Public Health Laboratory, the Alberta Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (ProvLab), the Public Health Ontario Laboratory, and the Laboratoire de santé publique du Québec.
Funding was provided by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Alberta Health and Wellness, Public Health Ontario, Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux du Québec, and l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec.
GenBank Accession Numbers
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KY583507 -- KY583727.
**Conflict of interest:** Within 36 months of manuscript submission, GDS has received grants unrelated to influenza from GSK and Pfizer and travel reimbursement to attend an ad hoc advisory board meeting of GSK also unrelated to influenza; he has provided paid expert testimony in a grievance against a vaccinate-or-mask healthcare worker influenza vaccination policy for the Ontario Nurse Association. JBG has received research grants from GlaxoSmithKline Inc. and Hoffman-La Roche Ltd to study antiviral resistance in influenza, and from Pfizer Inc. to conduct microbiological surveillance of *Streptococcus pneumoniae.* MK has received research grants from Roche, Merck, Siemens, Hologic, and Boerhinger Ingelheim for unrelated studies. Other authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
**Authors' contributions:** Principal investigators (epidemiological): DMS (National and British Columbia); JAD (Alberta); ALW (Ontario); and GDS (Québec). Principal investigator (laboratory): AJ and MK (British Columbia); SD (Alberta); JBG (Ontario); HC (Québec); and NB and YL (National Microbiology Laboratory). Virus sequencing: SS. Data analysis: CC and DMS (epidemiological); RB (statistical support); SS (molecular). Preparation of first draft: CC and DMS. Draft revision and approval: all.
[^1]: **Correspondence:** Danuta M Skowronski (<danuta.skowronski@bccdc.ca>)
| 2024-01-02T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4172 |
Psychotherapy is provided in both individual format and group sessions. The individual format allows a trust bond to develop with the therapist while underlying psychological issues are examined and processed. Group sessions provide an opportunity for bonding with peers in a discussion format that is facilitated by a clinician.
Medication. In most instances, a psychotropic medication will be prescribed to help manage the symptoms of the mental health condition. These drugs include antidepressants, benzodiazepines, lithium, and others. For the substance use disorder, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may be utilized for some clients to help minimize withdrawals and reduce cravings. These drugs, such as naltrexone or Suboxone, may be prescribed for the first year of recovery to help increase the sustainability of sobriety while the individual is stabilizing.
Recovery meetings. Many outpatient and inpatient rehabs incorporated recovery group meetings into the program. These may involve A.A. 12-step program or an alternative such as SMART Recovery. These meetings provide social support during treatment and in recovery moving forward. The philosophies that are at the core of the programs is sometimes also woven into the rehab program.
Education. Learning about how the brain is impacted by the substance of abuse can be enlightening to individuals in treatment. These classes help clients understand how increased tolerance to the effects of the substance of choice leads to escalated consumption, and eventually chemical dependence. Clients are guided toward forming their own personal relapse prevention plan, outlining strategies and identifying triggers. Recovery tools, such as coping skills, relaxation techniques, and conflict resolution skills are also taught.
Holistic therapies. Holistic therapies can be very therapeutic for individuals with a co-occurring mental health disorder. These activities help regulate emotions, decrease stress, and promote feelings of relaxation. The therapies are useful throughout recovery, not only during rehab. Holistic therapies might include meditation, art therapy, massage therapy, yoga, and acupuncture.
Aftercare. Someone with a dual diagnosis must be vigilant in recovery and remain engaged in treatment, although at a less intensive level. Once rehab has been completed, continued involvement with outpatient services, such as individual and group therapy, is essential. Therapy provides a source of support during that first challenging year after rehab when relapse risk is highest. Also, continuing on with a recovery community is also a protective factor in recovery. In addition, establishing a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise and a healthy diet is also restorative and promotes overall wellbeing and confidence. | 2023-08-05T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6955 |
Santulím – Great Experimenter of the Durno [Part 6]
It took Santulím several passages to regain his balance and the semblance of health. He was shut up in a tent on the edge of the encampment, forbidden to come out, even for the relief of his most natural urges.
In the imprisoning darkness, said to be good for his recovery, Santulím had plenty of time to think and remember all that had passed.
He made multiple requests after his friend Lypsum, but the chef, his sole visitor, insisted he had not seen the young scholar at all for several passages. Santulím worried for his friend’s safety, but a small part of him also wondered.
Despite the return of Santulím’s health, it was decided that he should wait a couple more passages before making the journey back to Jotheim.
–In truth, it is out of respect for the King’s oath.—said the chef.
–and to preserve their own worthless sacks.—replied Santulím, irritably.
–That is the chief duty of every good citizen.—the chef replied.—Shared misfortunes are a fool’s wages.—
–And Pleonís has no friends in need.—Santulím spoke grimly.—if that is my lot, then so be it. But where shall I go upon returning to the Court? Surely I cannot stay there.—
–You are young.—replied the chef.—A contract at court doesn’t expire until a monarch says it expires. If you wish to maintain your station, stay out of the way.—
–I see the way of life in the Court of the Eagles is precarious.—
–Stakět.—The Chef said, in an entirely different tone of voice, and left. | 2024-07-20T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/4681 |
In the eyes of Time magazine’s managing editor, Richard Stengel, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a here-today, gone-tomorrow phenomenon, but Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s success will last the ages.
Stengel defended his magazine’s choice of Zuckerberg as 2010’s Person of the Year in an interview with Yahoo’s Michael Calderone.
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“Assange might not even be on anybody’s radar six months from now,” Stengel said, noting that “there is no Julian Assange without Bradley Manning,” in reference to the Army private accused of leaking 260,000 State Department cables to WikiLeaks.
“I think Assange will be a footnote five years from now,” Stengel said.
By contrast, Zuckerberg’s Facebook shows that “something is going on deep down in the human character that’s changing and evolving,” Stengel said. “Is there a bigger story than that? I don’t think so.”
Time came in for some criticism over its choice of Person of the Year, especially given that Assange won the magazine’s online poll, garnering about 20 times more votes than Zuckerberg.
Some critics pointed out that Time seems to be behind the times in recognizing Facebook, which exploded as a phenomenon in 2006 and 2007.
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“Time just named its Person of the Year 2007,” Tweeted comedian John Hodgman.
Some took a more aggressive tone, accusing the magazine of cowardice in picking a less-controversial figure than Assange. Slate editor-in-chief Jacob Weisberg called the decision “gutless.”
But Time‘s decision may have been as simple as following a consumer fad. Calderone notes that 2010 was the year that Facebook exceeded 500 million users, and saw its profile raised by the release of The Social Network, the Zuckerberg bio-pic that has grossed close to $200 million worldwide so far.
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“All of that made me think this was his year,” Stengel said. | 2023-09-24T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/1423 |
A novel metric to assess the clinical utility of a drug in the presence of efficacy and dropout information.
The fact that there are high dropout rates in clinical trials of antipsychotic medications raises critical questions regarding the most appropriate method of designing new trials, analyzing efficacy data, and evaluating the clinical utility (CU) of novel treatments. In this article, we consider the use of a model-based approach to define an integrated CU criterion for better characterizing the clinical response to a treatment, for optimizing proof-of-concept trials, and for providing differentiating criteria for novel medications when complete information is not available. | 2023-09-20T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3504 |
I have 2 Raspberry Pi's. the second boots up fine, but the first seems faulty.
It has never booted. I tried it initially with a long HDMI lead to my flat screen Samsung television. Nothing.
Then I tried it with the yellow lead to a small television and the screen just appears dark, no boot. There seem to be 3 lights on the board although it is difficult to tell.
I tried the same 5v power supply, SD card and lead with the same small television and the second Raspberry Pi and it works fine, which seems to prove that all these items are ok. I even just tried swopping just the SD cards. Both cards work fine with the second Pi and were supplied with Debian pre installed. Both Pi's are 512 standard.
The second Pi also works fine with a keyboard and mouse fitted.
I fiddled about and then noticed that by now, I seemed to have damaged the SD card slot of the first Pi. I have subsequently fixed it with the glued credit card and shim trick shown on several sites. This seems fine, but still no boot or screen from the first Pi.
Any ideas? Shame to waste the first Pi which I bought for my daughter.
3 Answers
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You dont give too much detail of exactly what is going on when you switch the RPi on. The LED lights should be doing something, as stated by Krzysztof Adamski in the comments.
Please go through the following link, this should tell you exactly what's wrong with the RPi. If you've gone through everything on that link and it still does not work. Then the RPi itself is faulty and can be returned for another one.
When my pi boots the red(power) led turns on, and the the green led flickers to show it is booting. If only the red turns on, your NOOBS image is probably bad. If the green does flicker, put your sd card in a another computer and check the config file. Make sure HDMI isn't disabled. Hope this helps.
I have Raspberry PI B+. If you are seeing no output on the screen (or it may be blanking out occassionally) you may want to:
Load your sd card on a computer and pull up your boot files.
Go to the config.txt file and setting "config_hdmi_boost=4". Do this by uncommenting the line by removing the hash (#) in front.
I had an issue where the monitor was blanking, or occassionally blinking blank. The issue appeared to be that it wasn't getting enough power from Raspberry PI to the monitor. That configuration change alone fixed the problem. | 2023-12-19T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5140 |
Slab is a slack client for Pebble create by finebyte and Matthew Tole
See Slab in the Pebble App Store
See Slab source on github | 2024-04-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5187 |
Pathological hip fracture due to amyloidosis occurring after successful renal transplantation. A case report.
A fifty-six year old man who had been on haemodialysis for a total of seventeen years sustained a pathological fracture of the femoral neck six months after successful renal transplantation. Multiple cystic lesions were present in both hips and a bone specimen from the fracture site confirmed amyloid deposition on immunohistochemical staining. Renal transplantation may prevent further deposition of amyloid but the long-term complications of dialysis-related amyloidosis may still occur. | 2023-08-08T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/8323 |
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What is the b'th term of 165, 341, 517, 693?
176*b - 11
What is the v'th term of -10, -9, 0, 23, 66?
v**3 - 2*v**2 - 9
What is the l'th term of -21, -83, -181, -309, -461, -631?
l**3 - 24*l**2 + 3*l - 1
What is the d'th term of -295, -589, -883, -1177, -1471?
-294*d - 1
What is the q'th term of 731, 2917, 6559, 11657?
728*q**2 + 2*q + 1
What is the n'th term of -7, -37, -87, -157?
-10*n**2 + 3
What is the v'th term of 146, 294, 444, 596, 750, 906, 1064?
v**2 + 145*v
What is the x'th term of 474, 937, 1404, 1875, 2350?
2*x**2 + 457*x + 15
What is the w'th term of -1003, -2009, -3015, -4021?
-1006*w + 3
What is the c'th term of 267, 1103, 2493, 4431, 6911, 9927?
-c**3 + 283*c**2 - 6*c - 9
What is the z'th term of -213, -239, -265, -291, -317?
-26*z - 187
What is the x'th term of 69, 130, 189, 246?
-x**2 + 64*x + 6
What is the a'th term of 69, 141, 211, 279?
-a**2 + 75*a - 5
What is the w'th term of 15, 26, 39, 54?
w**2 + 8*w + 6
What is the k'th term of -22, -196, -668, -1588, -3106, -5372, -8536?
-25*k**3 + k**2 - 2*k + 4
What is the j'th term of -487, -488, -489, -490?
-j - 486
What is the l'th term of 535, 528, 521, 514?
-7*l + 542
What is the j'th term of 1, 13, 31, 55, 85, 121, 163?
3*j**2 + 3*j - 5
What is the k'th term of -2459, -4918, -7377?
-2459*k
What is the y'th term of -3387, -3385, -3383?
2*y - 3389
What is the u'th term of 8, 9, -6, -43, -108, -207?
-u**3 - 2*u**2 + 14*u - 3
What is the h'th term of 219, 224, 241, 276, 335, 424, 549?
h**3 - 2*h + 220
What is the l'th term of -949, -3798, -8545, -15190, -23733, -34174, -46513?
-949*l**2 - 2*l + 2
What is the j'th term of 70, 70, 76, 94, 130, 190, 280?
j**3 - 3*j**2 + 2*j + 70
What is the z'th term of 657, 1318, 1979, 2640, 3301, 3962?
661*z - 4
What is the z'th term of -2450, -2456, -2472, -2504, -2558?
-z**3 + z**2 - 2*z - 2448
What is the g'th term of -98, -93, -78, -47, 6, 87, 202?
g**3 - g**2 + g - 99
What is the b'th term of 33, 61, 87, 111, 133?
-b**2 + 31*b + 3
What is the j'th term of 88, 312, 670, 1162?
67*j**2 + 23*j - 2
What is the q'th term of 2564, 2557, 2536, 2495, 2428, 2329, 2192, 2011?
-q**3 - q**2 + 3*q + 2563
What is the l'th term of -62, -112, -164, -218, -274, -332, -392?
-l**2 - 47*l - 14
What is the f'th term of 322, 314, 296, 262, 206, 122, 4, -154?
-f**3 + f**2 - 4*f + 326
What is the y'th term of 32, 136, 318, 584, 940, 1392?
y**3 + 33*y**2 - 2*y
What is the f'th term of 27, 28, 13, -24, -89?
-f**3 - 2*f**2 + 14*f + 16
What is the f'th term of -259, -245, -231?
14*f - 273
What is the v'th term of 1505, 1516, 1533, 1556?
3*v**2 + 2*v + 1500
What is the h'th term of -72, -146, -220, -294?
-74*h + 2
What is the f'th term of 33345, 33344, 33343, 33342, 33341, 33340?
-f + 33346
What is the t'th term of 182, 193, 204, 215?
11*t + 171
What is the l'th term of 28, 92, 196, 340, 524?
20*l**2 + 4*l + 4
What is the r'th term of -157, -153, -149, -145, -141?
4*r - 161
What is the v'th term of -294, -295, -296, -297, -298?
-v - 293
What is the v'th term of -38, -74, -110, -146?
-36*v - 2
What is the l'th term of -182, -179, -166, -137, -86?
l**3 - l**2 - l - 181
What is the v'th term of 629, 630, 631, 632, 633?
v + 628
What is the r'th term of -86, -161, -236, -311, -386, -461?
-75*r - 11
What is the q'th term of -150, -592, -1328, -2358, -3682, -5300, -7212?
-147*q**2 - q - 2
What is the o'th term of -2125, -4252, -6377, -8500, -10621?
o**2 - 2130*o + 4
What is the h'th term of -4976, -4977, -4978, -4979, -4980, -4981?
-h - 4975
What is the g'th term of 244, 233, 222?
-11*g + 255
What is the i'th term of -262, -271, -280, -289?
-9*i - 253
What is the j'th term of 2051, 4103, 6155, 8207, 10259, 12311?
2052*j - 1
What is the h'th term of 148, 296, 442, 586, 728?
-h**2 + 151*h - 2
What is the v'th term of 104, 206, 308, 410?
102*v + 2
What is the h'th term of -2281, -2282, -2283, -2284, -2285, -2286?
-h - 2280
What is the l'th term of 7880, 15762, 23644, 31526?
7882*l - 2
What is the i'th term of 62, 63, 64, 65, 66?
i + 61
What is the h'th term of 27, 51, 75, 99?
24*h + 3
What is the n'th term of 679, 1358, 2037, 2716, 3395?
679*n
What is the c'th term of -750, -1509, -2262, -3003, -3726?
c**3 - 3*c**2 - 757*c + 9
What is the h'th term of -39, -278, -925, -2184, -4259, -7354, -11673?
-34*h**3 - h - 4
What is the q'th term of -10, -29, -50, -67, -74, -65, -34?
q**3 - 7*q**2 - 5*q + 1
What is the b'th term of 2027, 2032, 2037, 2042, 2047, 2052?
5*b + 2022
What is the h'th term of -595, -2361, -5303, -9421, -14715?
-588*h**2 - 2*h - 5
What is the z'th term of -16, -10, -16, -34, -64, -106?
-6*z**2 + 24*z - 34
What is the z'th term of 91, 111, 151, 217, 315, 451, 631, 861?
z**3 + 4*z**2 + z + 85
What is the i'th term of -146, -148, -148, -146, -142?
i**2 - 5*i - 142
What is the d'th term of 84, 89, 108, 147, 212?
d**3 + d**2 - 5*d + 87
What is the a'th term of 227, 473, 709, 929, 1127, 1297, 1433?
-a**3 + a**2 + 250*a - 23
What is the p'th term of -13686, -13688, -13690?
-2*p - 13684
What is the d'th term of -657, -5280, -17825, -42252, -82521, -142592, -226425, -337980?
-660*d**3 - d**2 + 4
What is the a'th term of -633, -1265, -1897, -2529, -3161, -3793?
-632*a - 1
What is the v'th term of -311, -312, -313?
-v - 310
What is the t'th term of -126, -135, -150, -171, -198, -231?
-3*t**2 - 123
What is the o'th term of -15, -44, -91, -162, -263?
-o**3 - 3*o**2 - 13*o + 2
What is the u'th term of 28, 32, 36, 40?
4*u + 24
What is the j'th term of -12206, -12203, -12200?
3*j - 12209
What is the r'th term of 2, -16, -48, -94, -154, -228?
-7*r**2 + 3*r + 6
What is the d'th term of -10, -4, 4, 14, 26, 40?
d**2 + 3*d - 14
What is the z'th term of -638, -639, -640, -641?
-z - 637
What is the a'th term of -32, -135, -306, -545, -852, -1227?
-34*a**2 - a + 3
What is the w'th term of -35, -47, -59, -71, -83, -95?
-12*w - 23
What is the x'th term of -1, -24, -83, -196, -381?
-3*x**3 - 2*x + 4
What is the x'th term of 82, 163, 244, 325, 406?
81*x + 1
What is the m'th term of -43, -48, -63, -94, -147, -228, -343, -498?
-m**3 + m**2 - m - 42
What is the m'th term of -35, -1, 99, 265?
33*m**2 - 65*m - 3
What is the r'th term of -50, -73, -96, -119?
-23*r - 27
What is the p'th term of 87, 93, 101, 111, 123, 137, 153?
p**2 + 3*p + 83
What is the q'th term of 323, 308, 293, 278, 263?
-15*q + 338
What is the j'th term of -1917, -3845, -5763, -7665, -9545, -11397, -13215?
j**3 - j**2 - 1932*j + 15
What is the y'th term of 905, 899, 895, 893, 893?
y**2 - 9*y + 913
What is the z'th term of -1116, -2237, -3358, -4479, -5600, -6721?
-1121*z + 5
What is the r'th term of -141, -285, -429?
-144*r + 3
What is the l'th term of 99, 151, 203, 255, 307, 359?
52*l + 47
What is the o'th term of -13, -49, -157, -379, -757, -1333, -2149?
-7*o**3 + 6*o**2 - 5*o - 7
What is the k'th term of 179, 188, 201, 218, 239?
2*k**2 + 3*k + 174
What is the w'th term of 368, 749, 1116, 1463, 1784, 2073?
-w**3 - w**2 + 391*w - 21
What is the r'th term of 347, 698, 1049, 1400, 1751?
351*r - 4
What is the g'th term of 6, 18, 32, 48, 66, 86?
g**2 + 9*g - 4
What is the q'th term of 73, 52, 11, -50, -131, -232, -353?
-10*q**2 + 9*q + 74
What is the p'th term of 152, 158, 164, 170?
6*p + 146
What is the x'th term of 381, 378, 375, 372, 369, 366?
-3*x + 384
What is the l'th term of -26, -44, -62?
-18*l - 8
What is the z'th term of 13, 37, 79, 145, 241, 373, 547, 769?
z**3 + 3*z**2 + 8*z + 1
What is the t'th term of -55, -54, -51, -46, -39, -30?
t**2 - 2*t - 54
What is the y'th term of -11, -9, 15, 79, 201, 399?
3*y**3 - 7*y**2 + 2*y - 9
What is the w'th term of 142, 134, 122, 106, 86?
-2*w**2 - 2*w + 146
What is the l'th term of 88, 92, 96, 100?
4*l + 84
What is the f'th term of 3305, 6616, 9927, 13238, 16549?
3311*f - 6
What is the w'th term of -1520, -1519, -1522, -1535, -1564, -1615, -1694?
-w**3 + 4*w**2 - 4*w - 1519
What is the z'th term of -1255, -2511, -3767, -5023, -6279, -7535?
-1256*z + 1
What is the x'th term of -150, -150, -140, -114, -66, 10, 120?
x**3 - x**2 - 4*x - 146
What is the o'th term of -8, -51, -174, -419, -828, -1443?
-7*o**3 + 2*o**2 - 3
What is the i'th term of -58, -240, -538, -958, -1506, -2188?
-i**3 - 52*i**2 - 19*i + 14
What is the x'th term of 3, 54, 147, 288, 483, 738, 1059, 1452?
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An evidence-based approach to earlier initiation of dialysis.
The objective was to review evidence addressing the optimal time to initiate dialysis treatment. The database was derived from an evidence-based review of the medical literature and from the Canada-United States peritoneal dialysis study. The publications were divided into (1) those addressing the clinical impact of early versus late referral to a dialysis program; (2) those evaluating the association between residual renal function at initiation of dialysis and the concurrent nutritional status; (3) those evaluating the association between residual renal function at initiation of dialysis and subsequent clinical outcomes, including patient survival. There were five studies evaluating early versus late referral, three cohort design and two case-control design. Late referrals had worse outcomes than early referrals. The former had more serious comorbidity and many had been noncompliant with follow-up. The latter were more likely to have hereditary renal disease. Renal function was slightly worse at initiation among those referred late. Three studies addressed the association between renal function at initiation of dialysis and concurrent nutritional status. Two showed decreased protein intake with diminished glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Poor nutritional status is associated with decreased patient survival among both incident and prevalent dialysis patients. The third study reported excellent patient survival among patients with late initiation of dialysis. These patients had received a supplemented low-protein diet and were not malnourished at initiation of dialysis. Three groups have studied the association between GFR at initiation of dialysis and clinical outcomes. Decreased GFR at initiation of dialysis is associated with a increased probability of hospitalization and death. None of these studies has used the rigorous randomized clinical trial design, and they are therefore subject to bias. Referral time bias, comorbidity, patient compliance, and starting time bias are potential confounders. A randomized clinical trial is required to resolve this important issue. However, there is sufficient evidence to justify initiation of dialysis at a Ccr of 9 to 14 mL/min if there is any clinical or laboratory evidence of malnutrition. | 2024-01-29T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5008 |
Q:
What is the equivalent of this Arabic expression?
In Arabic, when someone tells you "You look good today," or "Thank you for the flowers, they are beautiful," the polite answer is:
It is not the flowers. Your eyes are so beautiful everything appears beautiful through them.
What would be the best way to convey the same sentiment in English ?
A:
In terms of politeness, so far as I know, the best response to a compliment in English is a simple and sincere "thank you". All the etiquette guides agree:
Say “Thank you,” in a friendly, calm and appreciative tone. Don’t get too excited and make an exasperated exclamation of thanks, as this can be off-putting. You want to convey that you are OK with, and accepting of, the compliment, and that you appreciate it and weren't desperate to hear it.
Add something to the compliment that pertains to it. For example, if someone compliments your jewelry, you can say, “Thanks, I got it at this great store, I love it.” If someone compliments something you did, you could say, “Thanks, I worked really hard.” This is just something to show that you agree with the compliment or that you at least appreciate what the person said.
(From eHow, "How to Answer Compliments", Amy Davidson.)
Another,
Responding to compliments:
For example, "That's a beautiful dress!" Respond. "Thank you very much!", "I'm so glad you like it."
Don't belittle and say, "Oh this is an inexpensive dress", "Oh an old dress", "Or really? I don't think it really fits me".
(From Elegant Woman, "Emily Post Etiquette on the Art of Conversation".)
A:
How about:
1- Its your beautiful eyes that grant those flowers their beauty.
2- These flowers cannot compete with the beauty of your eyes.
| 2024-05-31T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/7149 |
The effect of chronic exposure to 100 ppm carbon monoxide on brain biomines, serum corticosterone and organ weights in rats.
The effect of chronic exposure to 100 ppm (0.01%) CO on pituitary-adrenal activity was evaluated by measuring serum corticosterone and brain bioamine levels in the rat. Exposure to CO for 1 month induced a decrease in the brain serotonin levels. Serum corticosterone, brain dopamine and noradrenaline as well as the weight of the adrenal glands, lungs, spleen and liver were unchanged. After two months of exposure, serum corticosterone and brain serotonin levels were elevated and the liver weight was significantly lower. This suggests that at this chronic low concentration CO acts as a stressor, and the organism initiates a general defensive reaction. The effect of CO on the pituitary-adrenal axis could be mediated by a central neuronal pathway. | 2024-06-21T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3528 |
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Numbers can sometimes be deceptive, but it is difficult to put a positive spin on the latest official Church of England (‘C of E’) attendance figures: the proportion of the population warming the Anglican pews on a typical Sunday morning now stands at a sobering 1.4%. Even the Church’s preferred set of attendance statistics – those counting attendance at any point during the week (not unlike a video-on-demand service) – has slipped below the one million mark in a country of over 53 million people.
More alarmingly, the trend for anyone who cares about the future of this branch of Christianity is clear: the decline of attendances in the five short years between 2009 and 2014 was no less than 7%. Make no mistake: unless something changes, the Church of England as it is currently constituted is heading for extinction.
So what can be done to arrest the complete annihilation of an organisation which – in sectors as diverse and vital as education and poverty relief – still plays such a key role in the life of the nation? After some contemplation, we at Mediolana can think of three strategies which are ripe for implementation:
Rock-Star Leadership. For many decades now, the Church of England has suffered a chronic leadership deficit. This has not been remedied in more recent times. Rowan Williams (2002-2012) was and remains a gifted theologian and commentator, but his limitations as a communicator – particularly to anyone under the age of fifty – were painfully obvious. The Most Reverend Justin Carey – his indubitably talented replacement as Archbishop of Canterbury – is anonymous beyond the call of duty. The C of E desperately needs a CEO who is not merely personable and charming, but who can convey Christianity’s core spiritual message in an authentic way that can inspire people enough to actively want to connect with their local church instead of their nearest shopping centre.
Women. In a society which risks being characterised by the decisive ascent of de-spiritualised zombies, women remain a constituency who are not completely satisfied with the status quo: they disproportionately populate the self-help sections in bookshops, practice meditation and value the integrity of the (permanently disintegrated?) family unit. The Church of England must undertake a serious initiative to engage with women and their concerns; they might be surprised by what they find.
Multiple Religious Identities. In our increasingly globalised world, Umberto Eco has pointed to a new reality he terms the ‘colouring’ of religion; essentially, the cross-pollination of religious practices. This is particularly evident in cities across Western Europe and Asia: agnostics following the Tibetan Buddhist Dalai Lama and (post-)Christians seeking out halal meat are two such examples of this possibly irreversible trend. The Church of England could become a lead actor in this process by recognising multiple religious identities as a matter of policy: declaring that a person can be simultaneously C of E and, say, Taoist would not just pose a whole new set of interesting theological issues for the established order to grapple with, but it could multiply the potential subscriber base manyfold – and instantly. | 2023-12-05T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/5364 |
List of São Paulo Futebol Clube managers
The following is a list of São Paulo Futebol Clube managers throughout the club's history. From the foundation of the club on January 26, 1930, there have been 82 head coaches - 67 Brazilian nationals, and 15 foreigners including five Uruguayans, four Argentines, three Hungarians, one Portuguese, one Chilean and one Colombian. Twenty one managers have won official titles by Tricolor resulting in 12 international and 29 national honours.
The first coach in São Paulo's history was Rubens Salles, a former defensive midfielder of extinct Club Athletico Paulistano, who played as a professional between 1906 and 1920. Salles led the team for 4 years, in the period which the club was known as São Paulo da Floresta, winning the Campeonato Paulista (State of São Paulo league) in 1931 and being runners-up in 1930, 1932 and 1933. He also participated in the campaign that led Tricolor to the second place in 1934. His career ended prematurely due to his death on July 21 of the same year.
The club underwent rapid changes following Salles's death, facing internal disagreements and fast dissociations which culminated in the closure and rebuilding of football activities in December 1935. Since then, the team remained for eight years without a title, 12 altogether from 1931 that were interrupted by the group's of Portuguese coach Joreca. He coached the Tricolor between the years 1943 and 1947 when he won state championships of 1943 (without defeat under his command), 1945 (with only two setbacks) and 1946 (undefeated).
In the subsequent years from the successful seasons of Joreca by São Paulo, the club won two titles in a row in 1948 and 1949 under command of the famous manager Vicente Feola who had coached the team on several occasions. Feola would be later known for leading the Brazil to their first World Cup title in 1958, defeating Sweden. The team came back to win the state title in 1953 with the Argentine Jim Lopes and 1958 under the command of experienced Hungarian coach Béla Guttmann, who coached other major teams, such as Milan, Peñarol, Porto and S.L. Benfica.
The 60s was marked by another title drought, this time influenced by the construction of Morumbi Stadium and the period of hegemony of rivals Santos and Palmeiras who dominated"the state and national tournaments from 1958 to 1969.
Tricolor returned to the top of the state championship in 1970 with Zezé Moreira, in 1971 with Osvaldo Brandão and 1975 under the command of Argentine club idol José Poy. Poy played goalkeeper in São Paulo from 1948 to 1962 and was considered for an appointment as manager for the Brazil in the 1954 World Cup. After his retirement, Poy helped the club on the construction of Morumbi having sold nearly 8000 titles of guaranteed spots, one of the main sources of income of the work. The former goalkeeper led the team in 5 occasions, reaching remarkable results as the vice championships in the state league in 1982, and national league of 1971 and 1973, and to the 1974 Copa Libertadores, losing to the most successful club in the history of continental tournament, then four-time champions, Independiente.
The national title that had was not achieved under the command of Poy was finally achieved by Rubens Minelli in 1977 who had been the winning coach in the two previous editions on the managing of Internacional, becoming the first head coach to won three Brazilian league titles in a row and the first by São Paulo. The event was taken in a single final match against Atlético Mineiro in Belo Horizonte. After regulation, the score was 0-0, but São Paulo won a 3-2 penalty shootout victory by in front of 102,974 rival supporters.
In the 80s, São Paulo had winning seasons - adding 5 more state titles along with a second national title in 1986. Carlos Alberto Silva made two quick successful rounds at the seasons of 1980-81 and 1989-90 when reached 2 titles of Campeonato Paulista respectively in 1980 and 1989. In the following years with Formiga, 1981, and Cilinho for 2 times, 1985 and 1987, The Dearest won the state championship again. The second national trophy became in 1986 with an young group players who was called as Menudos do Morumbi in reference to the famous 70s Puerto Rican boy band Menudo (band). The team was trained by former player and 2 times world champion Pepe that received a group assembled by Cilinho. The team was formed by promising players as Müller, Silas and Sidney; and experienced like Daryo Pereira, Careca and Pita.
The 90s decade was the most victory period of Tricolor's history, under the command of Telê Santana, who was called as Mestre Telê (Master Telê) by the fans, the club won 7 international tournaments in only 3 years, from 1992 to 1994, among the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1992 and 1993; the Recopa Sudamericana in 1993 and 1994 along the Supercopa Sudamericana in 1993. During the 6 years who trained the team Telê broke a Brazilian stigma created in the 80s due his participations in the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cup when the coach was eliminated with Brazil National Team at the final stage of the tournament. In 1994, the assistant coach Muricy Ramalho, who made history playing for São Paulo in the 70s, took an important place again by winning the Copa Conmebol with only young and reserve players when the team was called as Expressinho (Little Express Train) in refer to the performance of the club during the tournament. In 1996 Telê Santana left the club after 6 years and then the team passed for a long period of fewer and inexpressive titles. Tricolor was champion in the Campeonato Paulista in 1998 being trained by Nelsinho Baptista and won it again 2 years later.
List of managers
Figures correct as of 17 March 2018. Includes all official matches
This list of all managers includes performance records and honours.
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against
Managers with honours
Notes and references
External links
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It did not take more than a couple series on Saturday in Gainesville, Florida, to make it obvious that the Florida Gators (1-0) would run roughshod over the New Mexico State Aggies (0-1) in the teams’ season opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
The Gators had little issue scoring in the contest, like they did against Eastern Michigan and Eastern Kentucky a year ago, but Florida’s offense was being New Mexico State through more than pure athleticism but rather scheme, confidence and efficiency. That put a big smile on the face of new head coach Jim McElwain, who met with the media after the game to offer some praise and criticism for his squad following its first game of the 2015 campaign.
But first, the fans…
Before McElwain praised his team for its tremendous performance, he singled out the crowd and expressed how impressed he was during his first real game in The Swamp. He returned to touch on that subject a second time in his presser.
“What a great environment, the fans coming out: Boy, they energized the guys. That was a great, great crowd for a great opener,” he said. “The fans, man, were awesome; they were into it. What I liked is they were knowledgeable; they knew when to kind of get going. That part was really good.”
Effortful and (nearly) mistake-free
McElwain spoke at length during the spring and fall about his players not being afraid to give their full effort and make a big play. He also stressed attention to detail from the Gators, not only in their routes and schemes but regarding discipline as well. In other words, Florida can be aggressive on both sides of the ball without committing procedural penalties or breaking rules, things that stung the team often under Will Muschamp, who usually shrugged off such things.
On Saturday, the Gators were only tagged for a single penalty despite committing three (one was offsetting, another was declined); to be fair, the Aggies only got hit with one also. Still, he was pleased to see how Florida approached the contest from top to bottom.
“The one thing I was most proud of is the way we played the game. We played the game fast, physical, but we played it clean. I think we had one penalty and it came with about three minutes to go in the game. That showed me a lot. It showed me our guys are listening, our guys are understanding the investment they make in themselves to not do things to hurt their teammates. I was really proud of that,” he said.
Because the Gators bought in, paid attention to detail and saw success doing so, McElwain plans to use parts of the film as teachable moments to prove to them that the methods the coaching staff is trying to employ actually work.
Tight ends and running backs shine
After combining for 30 receptions, 279 yards and three touchdowns from 2013-14, Florida’s tight ends basically split those figures in half on Saturday, combining to hauling in seven passes for 100 yards and two scores. Redshirt freshman C’yontai Lewis (2 receptions, 44 yards, 2 TD), sophomore DeAndre Goolsby (3 receptions, 38 yards) and redshirt senior Jake McGee (2 receptions, 18 yards) each contributed, and as McElwain said, “They didn’t disappoint.”
From the beginning of the offseason, McElwain stressed that he likes to take advantage of the matchups tight ends provide by using them in multiple formations and shifts, creating a number of options that can put the numbers on Florida’s side. He praised all three players at times, and it was obvious on Saturday that he meant what he said.
Similarly, though McElwain had criticized junior running back Kelvin Taylor for his happy feet in the past, he began throwing some praise his way toward the latter stages of fall camp. Taylor had himself a day, averaging 6.8 yards per carry for 54 yards and a touchdown, but he also contributed in the passing game with a long 43-yard reception and net total of 41 yards.
“I think we have some guys there, and that’s a good thing,” McElwain said of the running back position. “I was happy with the way [Taylor] hit it up inside; he didn’t try to bounce things, which he had the tendency to do. For the most part, he was sticking it when he saw it. Instead of trying to beat somebody outside, he was sticking his foot and getting upfield. I thought that was really, really good. I thought he ran behind his pads extremely well. And yet, the other two guys I thought showed pretty well, too.”
Freshmen Jordan Scarlett (8 carries, 34 yards) and Jordan Cronkrite (5 carries, 26 yards) each found pay dirt as well in the contest and flashed some ability The Gators may well have their deepest running backs corps in quite some time.
OK, fine, the quarterbacks were good, too
Taking a deeper look at the quarterback play was the primary portion of the new Quick Hits postgame breakdown here on OnlyGators.com, but let’s take a look at what McElwain had to say about the play of sophomore Treon Harris and redshirt freshman Will Grier.
“For the most part, the quarterbacks were kind of at the right spot; you’ll see a couple they missed, and yet, both guys I thought played really well,” he began. “I thought they both did a great job. They really did. We moved the ball with both of them. It’ll be interesting to see, when we get to the film. I thought the whole team responded well to both of them. … I thought for the most part both of them did a pretty darn good job. I’m glad we have both of them.”
McElwain said his plan was to have each quarterback start a half, which is why Harris got three series (12-15 throws) before Grier came in for the same amount of series to end the opening 30 minutes. As part of his action, Grier also had the opportunity to execute a two-minute drill, which he did to the tune of a seven-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
“As it turned out, I was really glad the offense was able to execute a two-minute drive. That I think was pretty good, it was pretty crisp. Guys handled it the way we expect it, and that was good,” he said.
Grier then continued out of halftime as the second-half starter with Harris ending the game in a similar role to Grier’s in the first half (before redshirt senior transfer Josh Grady got some action, of course).
The one real negative in the passing game? The communication between the sideline and the quarterbacks, according to McElwain. “It really pissed me off, to be honest with you. That’s unacceptable,” he said. “We got to get that right next week.”
Notes and bits
» McElwain on the defense: “We’ve got a long ways to go as a ball squad. I thought defensively, we kind of let them off the hook there a little bit right before half. … We had a couple busts in communication, which is what we’ve talked about since we got here, is the importance of that. … The key for us is, what did we do after one of those [long completions]? We didn’t hang our heads, we didn’t argue with each other. We clapped it off and won the next play. Each play has a history and life on its own. Go win that play. When it’s over, it’s over. That’s it. Go do the next one. I thought our guys did a real good job of that.”
» McElwain on special teams: “Really disappointed in the special teams as far as that [point after touchdown] block we had. That’s unacceptable. We got to get a little better in our communication there. We got lazy a bit on kickoff cover. When our kicker was putting it through the end zone, well, he doesn’t every time. There’s some things we got to shore up there. We’ve got to make kickoff return a weapon for us.”
» The Gators rotated 8-9 offensive linemen, whom McElwain thought “did a pretty good job” all things considered. He blamed Grier’s second-quarter fumble on protection.
» Florida improved to 2-0 all-time against New Mexico State and 10-1 against Sun Belt opponents.
» The Gators won their 26th consecutive season opener on Saturday and now have the longest active streak in the nation considering Nebraska fell to BYU earlier in the day.
» Florida is 82-27 all-time in season kick-off games, 67-7 in Gainesville and 62-4 in The Swamp.
» The Gators played nine true freshmen on Saturday.
» McElwain on starting redshirt sophomore Jordan Sherit at the RUSH defensive end spot: “We’ve got a lot of guys there on defense and a lot of those guys split reps. He’s a guy that had a fantastic camp for us. He’s a guy that does an excellent job of doing what he’s asked and being disciplined. I think he showed up today, obviously. That’s a good thing.”
» McElwain on sophomore cornerback Jalen Tabor, who led the team with five tackles and two pass breakups: “We got some good secondary players, man. The thing I love about Jalen is just the way he competes and loves to play the game. He’s a guy that’s going to be involved wherever there’s action. He did a couple really good things as far as some outside stuff that broke, he was able to break on it and get it brought down as well. Good overall performance.”
» McElwain on throwing the ballot junior CB Vernon Hargreaves III: “Dynamic playmakers. We need to get the ball in their hands. We need to find guys and continue to do that. We got some things for him, and you know what, he’s a weapon. I’m glad he’s on our team.”
» Redshirt freshman RUSH Justus Reed led the team with two sacks.
» Florida finished 8-for-8 in the red zone.
» The Gators committed only a single penalty in a game for the first time since 1977. | 2023-12-16T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/6024 |
The present invention relates to the desulfuration of liquid metals at an elevated temperature by means of a solid electrolyte traversed by a direct current.
During extensive research, the inventors have shown that it is possible to lower the sulfur content in a liquid metal, especially steel, by passing a direct current through a partition formed by a solid electrolyte in contact on both sides with the liquid metal in which the metal to be refined is connected to the negative pole of a direct current supply by means of an electrode. The wall of solid electrolyte is constituted by an oxide of alkaline metals or alkaline earth metals containing a halide of the mentioned metals, especially a halide of calcium and more specifically a fluoride or a chloride of this metal such to assure a good cationic conductivity of the electrolyte by an ion capable to react with the sulfur, for instance the cation Ca.sup.+.sup.+. The oxide constituting the partition wall is preferably lime or a mixture of lime and magnesia in proportions approximately equal to those of dolomite.
During passage of the direct current through the assembly, a transfer of cations through the wall is obtained and a reaction of the cation with the sulfur to result in sulfide which forms a layer adherent to the wall. After proceeding with the electrolysis for a certain time, the sulfur initially contained in the metal bath will be fixed to the wall.
This technique developed in the laboratory could, however, not be carried out on an industrial scale in which the metal to be treated is in the order of 10 tons or more of liquid steel. | 2024-04-20T01:26:29.851802 | https://example.com/article/3892 |
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