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Priscilla Peril
The Hauteurions of Caimanus was once a proud and powerful civilization whose culture greatly influenced inhabitants of the neighboring planets. But over time they grew increasingly priggish and decadent. This aroused the wrath of their gods who felt that they hadn’t gotten the proper appreciation for their efforts in a long time. The Gods eventually forsook the Hauteurions, causing their civilization to enter a path of decline into insignificance.
In order to appease their gods and restore their former splendor the Hauteurions embarked on a voyage throughout space to erect pyramidal buildings on the planets that they came across where their gods could be worshipped.
The Hauteurions left their toughest warrior Priscilla Peril and her cyclopodile Sawjaw on Caimanus to guard the remnants of their civilization. But Peril’s renowned toughness attracted the attention of empress Napoleia who wanted her for the Intergalactic gladiatorial race. Now Peril needs to win the games and return to Caimanus so that her people won’t be let down. | 2023-11-17T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7981 |
This invention relates to a method of cultivating epiphytically growing plants, also called "epiphytes", which live on the surface of trees, bushes, rocks, stones or similar substrates and which do not participate in the nutrition circuit of the plants or take nutrients from the matter of the inorganic substrates on which they grow. The invention also relates to epiphytically living semi-epiphytes; these are plants which, dependent upon the given environmental conditions, may live either on the ground with roots extending thereinto or may live as epiphytes on one of the above-listed substrates. The transition between epiphytes and semi-epiphytes is gradual. In both types of plants the roots serve principally as supporting organs.
At the present time, epiphytically living plants, particularly orchids, are in most cases cultivated as follows:
1. The ripe seed is sowed under sterile conditions on special growing media where it germinates for days or even weeks. PA1 2. After approximately 6 months it is often necessary to transplant the developed seedling, again under sterile conditions, into other growing media to provide more living space and fresh nutrients. PA1 3. After about 8-12 months the seedlings have grown recognizable roots and leaves and are then removed from the sterile growing media and transplanted into "flats". The growing media used in the flats have widely varying compositions and in most cases comprise peat, sand and charcoal. PA1 4. In the 12 months that follow, multiple transplants in ever increasing plant-to-plant distances are necessary. The total period elapsed from sowing to the end of this stage is 24-30 months. PA1 5. In the months which follow, the plants may be individually transplanted into small pots of a diameter of approximately 3-5 cm. PA1 6. In the course of their development the plants are, in every two to three years, transplanted into larger pots. They bloom for the first time only in approximately 5 to 7 years.
For the potting of the plants, various growing media are used such as Osmunda fern roots, peat moss, dry leaves, peat in various forms, bark pieces, polystyrene foam flakes, tree fern fibers and chunks. These materials may be used either alone or in mixture. Each orchid grower has, more or less, his own "recipe".
The above-outlined process requires a very substantial work input, high costs of growing medium and expensive, experienced personnel. The growing media are expensive even in their acquisition and become even more so because of the necessity of a complex cleaning and mixing. The potting work is very time-consuming because many growing media tend to be unyielding and have to be thoroughly tamped. All of the above-listed potting material, with the exception of the polystyrene flakes, decompose in time and lose their desired loose structure which ensures in the pot a sufficient air admission to the roots of the potted plants. The more the potting material is decomposed the more sensitive the roots become to excessive amounts of wetness. For this reason, the plants have to be watered with the utmost care by experienced personnel who are in a position to judge to what extent the pot has dried. As soon as the potting material has decomposed to an excessive extent, the plant has to be transplanted into a pot having fresh growing medium.
According to the known cultivating processes, the potted plants are watered during daytime and the plants should again be dry by nightfall. Certain small-size plant varieties are individually tied to plates made of bark or tree fern, with the addition of moss or fern roots in the root zone which is generally designated as "block culture". The treatment is the same as in the case of potted plants. | 2024-01-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4544 |
636 F.2d 236
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.Jerry C. RICHARD, Defendant-Appellee.
No. 80-1342.
United States Court of Appeals,Eighth Circuit.
Submitted Sept. 8, 1980.Decided Dec. 24, 1980.
Michael A. Jones, Asst. U. S. Atty., Springfield, Mo., for plaintiff-appellant.
Ray Conrad, Asst. Federal Public Defender, Springfield, Mo., for defendant-appellee.
Before HENLEY and McMILLIAN, Circuit Judges, and VAN PELT, Senior District Judge*.
PER CURIAM.
1
The United States of America appeals an order of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri reversing defendant Jerry C. Richard's conviction by a magistrate after a consolidated trial on two separate informations charging him with conducting a business enterprise in a National Forest System without first obtaining a permit to do so in violation of 36 C.F.R. §§ 261.2(h) and 261.10(c) and 16 U.S.C. §§ 551, 1277(e) and 1281(d). The magistrate had imposed concurrent sentences of 90 days confinement, with execution of the sentences suspended and placed the defendant on probation for two years. The district court reversed the magistrate's findings in a brief two-page Order relying solely on an unpublished slip opinion entitled United States v. Irby Williams, Case No. 76-225 CR (1) (E.D.Mo. Nov. 24, 1976). The basic issues on this appeal are (1) whether the district court erred in relying on Williams, supra ; and (2) whether the defendant's conduct is subject to regulation by the United States. For the reasons stated below, we reverse the district court and remand with directions to vacate the order appealed from, affirm the magistrate's opinion in its entirety, and reinstate the judgment and sentence.
2
The facts are simple and undisputed. We will state them briefly. Defendant operates a recreational campground on private land located near Mark Twain National Forest (hereinafter referred to as "the Forest"). As a part of defendant's business, he operates a canoe outfitting service known as Richard's Canoe Rental. These canoes are used on Eleven Point River, which is within the boundaries of the Forest. Outside his place of business defendant has a sign which states that the canoe rental fee is $15 "if you haul or I haul."
3
The informations were filed in this case as a result of canoe rentals on May 1 and 2, 1979 (No. 79-0068-01-P-S-E) and May 27, 1979 (No. 79-0084-01-P-S-E).
4
The alleged violations on May 1 and 2 involved four canoes rented to a party of eight men. The men were camped within the Forest boundaries at Greer's Landing when the defendant, who had been swimming in the area, approached them and informed them of his services including canoe rental. The magistrate found that it was not clear where the money had changed hands, but that some negotiation had occurred at Greer's Landing, and some had occurred at Richard's place of business the following day. The outcome of the negotiations was apparently successful as Richard rented the canoes for $15 apiece for the first day and $10 apiece for the second day. On May 1 the men and the canoes were transported by the defendant to Cane Bluff where the canoes were launched from a boat ramp. They ended the first day's float at Turner's Mill where they were picked up by the defendant and taken back to their campsite. The next day, May 2, the defendant brought the canoes to Greer's Landing where they were launched from the boat ramp. The canoes and men were picked up at a gravel bar at Riverton by defendant, and the men were again taken back to their campsite.
5
On May 25, 1980, a group of 18 people went to Richard's campground. On May 26, six canoes were rented. Two of the 18 people had their own canoes. Richard transported the six rented canoes and the two privately owned canoes to Cane Bluff where they were launched from the boat ramp. Defendant charged a fee for transporting the privately owned canoes. The group floated as far as Turner's Mill and all 18 were picked up there by defendant and an employee and taken back to his campground. On May 27, all 18 persons were taken back to Turner's Mill with the eight canoes which were launched at the boat ramp and the group floated to Riverton where they were taken out on the gravel bar by a young couple employed by defendant and taken back to the campsite.
6
Cane Bluff, Greer's Landing, Turner's Mill and Riverton are all a part of the Eleven Point River, which is a part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. See 16 U.S.C. § 1274(a)(2). All of the roads leading to Eleven Point River, and more specifically Cane Bluff, Greer's Landing, Turner's Mill and Riverton are owned and maintained by the Forest Service, as are all of the boat ramps and docks. The National Forest System includes all lands and waters acquired under the Wild and Scenic River Act. 36 C.F.R. § 261.2(h). All uses of national forest lands are designated "special uses" which require "special use permits" unless such use is temporary by an individual for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, etc. However,
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(s)elling or offering for sale any merchandise, conducting any kind of business enterprise or performing any kind of work unless authorized by Federal law, regulation, or permit
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is strictly prohibited. 36 C.F.R. § 261.10(c).
9
The defendant did not have a permit to operate a canoe outfitting business on Eleven Point River. He was not unaware of the fact that a permit system had been initiated in 1978 at the Forest.1 In 1978 he had plead guilty to a two count information charging him in Count I with conducting a business enterprise on or about May 31, 1978 without a permit, and in Count II with unlawfully and knowingly threatening, resisting, intimidating and interfering with a Forest Service Officer engaged in his duties on or about June 11, 1978. He had been fined $125 on each count. Prior to sentencing, the defendant and the Forest Service worked out an agreement whereby defendant would be issued a 1978 permit for $25 and in return would sign such permit and agree to all its terms and conditions.2 The 1978 permit issued to defendant expired, and after several unsuccessful attempts to contact defendant, the Service terminated his permit for non-payment of the 1979 permit fee.3
10
Defendant has argued that (1) his business is headquartered on private property and he is not conducting business on government property; (2) since he does not charge a fee for hauling the canoes, but only for renting them, his business does not involve government owned property, and (3) because the Forest Service roads and boat ramps are open to the public, he is entitled to use them regardless of whether he is doing so in the course of his business.
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In an excellent well-written opinion, the magistrate found that:
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If an interpretation of the regulation were to be as restrictive as the defendant urges, the entire purpose of the regulation would be defeated. An individual could bypass all the requirements that are part of the special use permit simply by storing his canoes outside the Forest Service boundaries and hauling them on the Forest Service land after the negotiations had been completed. In addition, the Congressional intent evidenced in the statutory schemes discussed earlier, that is, allowing the Secretary to control the occupancy and use of this land, would be substantially diminished, if not defeated.
13
The only reason given by the district court in this case for reversing the magistrate's findings was that:
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The facts before this Court are indistinguishable from the facts before Judge Meredith in Williams, supra. Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in Judge Meredith's opinion, this Court adopts the Williams, supra, holding as the controlling law in these cases.
15
We conclude that the two cases are distinguishable, and that the district court erred. In Williams, supra, the defendant was operating a canoe rental business outside the boundaries of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. He did not charge a fee for hauling the canoes to the river. The case was submitted on a stipulation of facts. It was stipulated that the persons involved would not have rented the canoe had the hauling not been included in the fee. In the particular instance complained of, Williams had his son take the people and canoe to Alley Springs on the Jacks Fork River where the canoe was placed at the water's edge. It was stipulated that:
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The area known as Alley Springs is located at a point where Missouri State Highway 106 intersects and crosses over the Jacks Fork River and lies within the boundaries of Ozark National Scenic Riverways. This is an area controlled and administered by the National Park Service, the United States Department of the Interior. A state highway easement exists at the location and extends for a number of feet on both sides of Missouri State Highway 106. At all times relevant and material to this action during the unloading of the canoe and associated equipment, Mark Williams and the vehicle he was operating were physically upon the land lying within the state highway easement.
17
The defendant Williams had no permit to engage in any commercial activity within Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The Williams court held that:
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the United States Government has no authority to prohibit persons from delivering or retrieving canoes from the water on a public road at a point where that public road crosses a river within the park boundary, as long as this is done without charge, even though the action may be an adjunct to a business operation.
19
Williams was found not guilty of the charge that he had engaged in a commercial activity within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.
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Comparing the two cases, there is more reason to believe that Richard was engaging in commercial activity on Forest property than that Williams was so engaged. With respect to the May 1 and May 2 incidents, the persons rented canoes from Richard after he had approached them while they were camped within the Forest. There was testimony that they had intended to rent from one of the other outfitters until Richard approached them and informed them of his services. The magistrate found that some negotiation had occurred in the Forest. There is no similar circumstance involved in Williams, supra.
21
In Williams, supra, it was stipulated that no charge was made for hauling the canoes. There is no such stipulation in this case. The facts show that while Richard claims there is no charge for hauling the canoes he rents, some of the persons thought that it was a part of what they were paying for. More importantly, there is no denying with regard to the May 27 canoe rentals, where two parties had their own privately owned canoes, that the defendant did charge them a fee for hauling their canoes to the Forest launch site.
22
Finally, we do not believe that Forest owned and Forest maintained roads, boat ramps and docks, and other Forest property, even though available for public use, is the equivalent of the Williams situation where the canoe was put into the water from land covered by a state highway easement.
23
The government raises a question as to whether the November, 1976 Williams opinion "is either valid precedent in this case or substantively accurate" in light of later decisions such as United States v. Brown, 552 F.2d 817 (8th Cir.) cert. denied 431 U.S. 949, 97 S.Ct. 2666, 53 L.Ed.2d 266 (1977) and United States v. Lindsey, 595 F.2d 5 (9th Cir. 1979). Both of these cases indicate that federal regulation may exceed federal boundaries when necessary for the protection of human life or wildlife or government forest land or objectives.4 The Williams case was never appealed to this court and is not before us now, since we find the two cases distinguishable. However, we would say that any court now or hereafter faced with a situation similar to that in Williams, supra, should examine the later case law. This was not done here. We believe later case law, as well as earlier case law, see United States v. Carter, 339 F.Supp. 1394 (D.Ariz.1972)5 supports the result we reach in this case.
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The case is reversed and remanded for further proceedings in accord with this opinion.
*
Robert Van Pelt, Senior United States District Judge, District of Nebraska, sitting by designation
1
At the time the permit system was initiated there were three canoe outfitters operating in the vicinity of the Forest. The number of such permits to be issued was frozen at three to accommodate all currently operating outfitters
2
The terms and conditions involve several things, including maintaining a policy of insurance with the government being named as a co-insured, and having certain markings and numbers at specified places and of specified length and height on each canoe so that they can be readily identified by Forest Service Personnel in case of an emergency
3
Defendant left in December for Texas and did not return until April 9. Three bills for the 1979 permit fee were mailed to defendant. The first bill was sent in November, before defendant left for Texas. Two later bills were sent by certified mail and returned marked unclaimed. Newspaper ads were placed in the local paper indicating that special use permits would be terminated if the fees were not paid. These ads were specifically for the defendant's benefit, since the other two canoe outfitters had already paid the fees. A Forest Service employee contacted both defendant's relatives and defendant's attorney in an attempt to obtain his address. The provisions of the permit specifically stated that the person holding the permit was not to change his address without notifying the Service. The defendant indicated at the trial that he was aware of that provision of the permit, that he had not changed his address but had simply not picked up his mail from December until his return April 9. However, defendant did admit that he was aware that the permit fee was to be paid January 1. At the time the termination letter was personally delivered to defendant on April 17, he stated he would continue launching boats at Eleven Point River, which is exactly what happened
4
In Brown, supra, the defendant went duck hunting on a lake within the boundaries of a National Park. There was no hunting within the park. The defense was that the state had deeded the land within the park boundaries to the federal government, but that the state had not relinquished ownership of the waters. A panel for this Circuit found that:
Although the state of Minnesota did not expressly cede jurisdiction over the waters in the park to the United States, the state did consent to the creation of the park with the knowledge that the federal government intended to prohibit hunting within the boundaries of the park....
Assuming arguendo that the state did not cede jurisdiction over the waters in the park, we further conclude that the federal regulations prohibiting hunting in Voyageurs Park were a constitutional exercise of congressional power under the Property Clause.
Id. at 821. Following an examination of various cases, our Circuit panel further concluded:
(C)ourts exercising judicial review have supported an expansive reading of the Property Clause. See United States v. San Francisco, 310 U.S. 16, 28-30, 60 S.Ct. 749, (755) 84 L.Ed. 1050 (1940). In light of these general standards, we view the congressional power over federal lands to include the authority to regulate activities on non-federal public waters in order to protect wildlife and visitors on the lands. See Kleppe v. New Mexico, supra, 426 U.S. (529) at 540-41, 96 S.Ct. 2285 (at 2292, 49 L.Ed.2d 34).
Id. at 822.
In Lindsey, supra, defendants built a fire at a campsite on a riverbed that was technically a part of the State of Idaho, but was surrounded on either side by land designated a part of the Wild and Scenic River System. They were convicted of violating regulations which prohibited camping and building a fire without permits. The Ninth Circuit held:
The fact that title to the land on which the violations occurred was in the state of Idaho does not deprive the United States of regulatory control over appellees' conduct. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution provides in part:
The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting Territory or other Property belonging to the United States.
It is well established that this clause grants to the United States power to regulate conduct on non-federal land when reasonably necessary to protect adjacent federal property or navigable waters.
Id. at 6.
5
Carter, supra, was cited by the magistrate in his decision. It involved similar facts. Defendant rented boats for use on Lake Powell which was within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. He also provided a guide service for the public on fishing and sightseeing trips on Lake Powell. There was only one launching site in the area, Wahweap Landing. It was open to the public. Defendant's boat rental service included launching the boats at Wahweap Landing. Defendant did not have a permit, despite efforts to obtain one. The court noted that in order for the defendant to provide his service,
he must always carry his boats over government owned recreation area land to the Wahweap launching site at the edge of Lake Powell.... The Court agrees with the Government's argument that the fact defendant must enter into the recreation area and use the facilities provided by the Government as a prerequisite to fulfilling his obligation to his customers (whether the activity involved is merely launching a rented boat on Lake Powell for the customer's personal use or the launching of a guide boat to be piloted by defendant's agents) is sufficient to constitute engaging in business within the recreation area ....
Id. at 1397.
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Localized melanoma in older patients, the impact of increasing age and comorbid medical conditions.
Elderly patients experience a different spectrum of disease and poorer outcomes than younger patients. This study investigated the impact of age and medical comorbidities on the management and outcome of patients ≥65 years. A retrospective review of all patients ≥65 years (481 patients with 525 primary melanomas) presenting with AJCC clinical stage I-II melanoma to an Australian cancer centre between 2000 and 2008. The median age was 74 years (65-94) with a male predominance (313 males, 65.0%) and median tumour thickness of 1.90 mm (IQR = 0.40-2.90, T1 = 33%, T2 = 20%, T3 = 24%, T4 = 23%). Inadequate surgical margins of excision (<10 mm) were common in older patients independent of site, thickness and ulceration (OR = 1.04, 95%CI = 1.00-1.07, p = 0.038). Inadequate excision margins were strongly associated with time to local recurrence, independent of age, thickness, ulceration and mitotic rate (HR = 3.00, 95%CI = 1.49-6.03, p = 0.0021), but not time to progression (p = 0.10) or disease specific survival (DSS, p = 0.27). Overall survival (OS) was strongly related to increasing age (HR = 1.04, 95%CI = 1.01-1.07, p = 0.015) and comorbid medical conditions (HR = 1.26, 95%CI = 1.12-1.42, p < 0.001), as assessed by the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). DSS was significantly related to CCI (HR = 1.20, 95%CI = 1.01-1.42, p = 0.041) and not age (p = 0.46), when adjusting for thickness, ulceration and mitotic rate on multivariate analysis. Older patients present with poor prognosis melanomas yet are less likely to receive adequate surgical excision margins resulting in higher rates of local recurrence. In melanoma patients ≥65 years, the increasing number of medical comorbidities explains much of the age related variations in OS and DSS and should be considered when planning treatment. | 2024-03-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8143 |
The invention relates to calenders and like machines in general, and more particularly to improvements in roll assemblies for use in such machines. Still more particularly, the invention relates to improvements in rolls which can be used in roll assemblies of calenders and like machines and wherein a deformable hollow cylindrical shell surrounds a fixed carrier and can be deformed by one or more hydrostatic displacing units which are installed between the carrier and the internal surface of the shell.
It is often necessary to heat the shell of a roll wherein the shell can be deformed by one or more hydrostatic displacing units. This is achieved in that a heated hydraulic fluid is supplied to the pocket or pockets of the hydrostatic bearing element or elements of the displacing unit or units and that a compressed hydraulic fluid is admitted into the plenum chamber or chambers of that bearing element or of those bearing elements which are to be moved radially outwardly away from the carrier in order to deform the adjacent portion or portions of the shell.
German patent application No. 39 09 556 of Link (published Nov. 16, 1989) discloses a roll wherein the pockets of the bearing elements in the hydrostatic displacing units receive streams of heated liquid at a constant volumetric rate. The heated liquid flows through one or more flow restrictors on its way into the pockets of the bearing elements and is maintained at a selected temperature. The pressure of heated liquid is limited due to the design of the pump which is used to force heated liquid into the pockets. A basically independent or discrete second hydraulic circuit is provided to deliver compressed liquid into the plenum chamber or chambers of one or more displacing units in order to bring about deformation of the corresponding portion or portions of the shell. The pressure of liquid which is admitted into the plenum chamber or chambers is selected by a variable-pressure pump or by a pressure regulating valve which is installed downstream of a constant-pressure pump. A bypass line branches off the conduit which delivers compressed liquid to the plenum chamber or chambers, and the outlet of the bypass line admits compressed liquid into the sump from which the pump draws a stream for liquid for introduction into the plenum chamber or chambers. A drawback of such proposal is that the plenum chamber or chambers confine stagnant bodies of compressed liquid. This can lead to overheating and decomposition of the confined liquid and results in contamination of the plenum chambers.
German patent application No. 38 13 598 of Kubik et al. (published Nov. 23, 1989) discloses a roll wherein the plenum chambers of the hydrostatic displacing units are sealed from the interior of the shell as well as from the pockets in the external surface of the respective bearing elements. This also leads to overheating of liquid in the plenum chambers. | 2023-12-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4219 |
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Russia’s Novatek starting up first Yamal LNG train
Novatek has started commissioning activities on the first liquefaction unit at its Yamal liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant in the Russian Arctic.
Once in full production, the first Yamal liquefaction train is expected to produce about 5.5 million tonnes of the chilled fuel per year.
Russia’s largest independent natural gas producer, Novatek and its partners in the $27 billion Yamal LNG project are on track to start production at the LNG export plant, Russia’s second, by the end of this year.
This was revealed during a meeting in Moscow attended by the Deputy Governor of the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District, Alexey Sitnikov and Denis Khramov, Deputy Chairman of Novatek’s Management Board, according to a statement by the Yamal governor’s office issued on Monday.
The three-train Yamal LNG plant, designed to produce about 16.5 Mtpa, will liquefy natural gas from the South Tambey field on the Yamal Peninsula in Russia’s West Siberia.
It will be built in three phases which are scheduled for start-up in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively.
Shareholders in Yamal LNG are Novatek, as the operator with a 50.1 percent stake, CNPC and Total with a 20 percent stake each and China’s Silk Road Fund with a 9.9 percent stake.
Besides its Yamal LNG project, Novatek is also planning to build its second LNG export project to be located on the Gydan peninsula.
Novatek has started the design works on the Arctic LNG-2 project, the statement by the Yamal governor’s office reads.
The LNG project is expected to have the same output as the Yamal project. | 2023-08-29T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/5777 |
A useful ELISA system for human liver-type arginase, and its utility in diagnosis of liver diseases.
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OR Management and Metrics: How It All Fits Together for the Healthcare System.
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Laser mediated release of dye from liposomes.
Liposomes made from phospholipids and containing sulforhodamine dye (1-50 mM) have been irradiated with nanosecond and picosecond laser pulses. Individual liposomes were locally heated by laser absorption of dye dimers during a single laser pulse, and heating was sufficient to release the liposome contents. The extent of dye release produced by a single laser pulse was shown to be quantitatively dependent on several interdependent variables, including dye concentration, liposome size, laser excitation parameters and initial temperature of the dye-liposome system. Fluorescence lifetime data having three components have been obtained and analyzed in terms of three dye environments. Quantitative estimates support a photo-induced thermal mechanism for liposome lysis and release of its contents. These results may be useful for laser induced delivery of therapeutic agents or other applications of lasers in biological systems. | 2024-01-15T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/9997 |
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Yui, Shizuoka
was a town located in Ihara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As of October 1, 2008, the town had an estimated population of 9,085 and a density of 394.5 persons per km². The total area was 23.03 km².
On November 1, 2008, Yui was merged into the Shimizu-ku ward of the expanded city of Shizuoka. Ihara District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Town outline
Yui was well known for , a small variety of shrimp found in Suruga Bay.
Yui's flag displayed the character "由" to represent the town and 12 stamens; one for each of the wards. These are contained within orange blossoms, a special product of Yui. Around the flower, a seagull represents peace and equality. Yui's symbols were the bush warbler, fragrant olive, and cherry blossoms.
The town had two elementary schools and one junior high school.
Yui is served by Yui Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line.
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Election electronics have taken hold everywhere but Macon-Bibb
A remarkable thing happened during the primary night elections two weeks ago. Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett counties started sending out their election night data while there was still sunlight in the sky. It is an unusual thing. Those counties usually wait until the bitter end. Long after everyone is asleep, those counties begin showing data. First a few precincts come in, then a few more, and round about midnight, their data is completely uploaded to the Internet.
This year, however, these counties with massive populations were online well before Bibb County. Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Wilkinson and more, had returns up online. But anyone who went to the Macon-Bibb Board of Elections website for returns was met with a 0.0 percent for every race.
In fairness, the results were coming in. People at the Board of Elections were getting data. But those looking online were left hanging. Bibb was the anomaly in the state. This seems to happen pretty regularly for Macon-Bibb County. Every election something screws up and every election the Board of Elections is left promising it won’t happen again. Lucky for them that people’s memories are short and two years later the same thing happens all over again.
I presume that at some point our county can force itself into the 20th century. I’m not going ask for the 21st century, but the 20th should do. Now, I don’t mean to continue to pick on the Board of Elections in Bibb County, but I did notice the article in The Telegraph that there were 1,000 write-in names in the primaries stretching over 40 printed pages. A Board of Elections employee was quoted as saying she wished people would take it more seriously.
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My thought was that the people were taking it seriously enough to show up. They just hoped for better candidates and were casting protest votes due to getting tired of choosing between the evils of a bunch of lessers. But of course, write in votes do not count at primary time.
Looking just a few hundred feet north of my house, which could potentially become looking just a few inches north of my house if the line moves, Monroe County seems ready to move on from the continuing and expensive legal battle with Bibb County over property. There was a real shake up on the county commission up there and that is a good thing. The whole county line matter has been handled as a farce and has long smelled of a corrupt process.
I say that as someone who would kill for the line to move a few hundred feet and magically rescue my property from Bibb County. It’d be wonderful to, without ever moving, suddenly be in Monroe County. But the whole survey situation and undisclosed relations bit seemed shady. Monroe County commissions, soon to have the word “former” attached to their names, seemed desperate to force the line change.
There continues to be a practical solution to this. No property owner has paid property taxes to both Monroe and Bibb counties. It seems the easiest solution would be to look at where people have historically paid property taxes and determine that the line follows the money. Instead, Brian Kemp, our secretary of state, is left in a difficult situation while development along the county line stagnates waiting for a fix.
The situation should not be that difficult to solve, but this is government. We are still trying to get election returns online years after the system went in place. The border might take even longer.
Erick Erickson is a Fox News contributor and radio talk show host in Atlanta.
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Telecom firms are expected to begin trialing mobile money transfer from one network to the other from this month.
Safaricom said that the companies had signed the requisite agreements to set up the system called interoperability and that a pilot phase was expected in the third week of January.
“The necessary interoperability agreements have been executed between the mobile operators and at the moment, all operators are in the final stages of aligning their systems to facilitate the rollout of the service,” said Safaricom chief executive, Mr. Bob Collymore, in a statement to the Business Daily.
This is something to look up too and I think Safaricom will be the obvious winner here. They’ll be more outgoing transactions from Mpesa to other networks. At present, termination fees stand at 33bob per transaction. That is the only thing that players will drop. Other transaction charges such as sending and withdrawing will remain intact as per the companies’ prevailing charges.
He also said that the companies had agreed not to pay interconnection fees for terminating transactions on each other’s network as they do when subscribers make cross-network phone calls. Interoperability became topical and urgent with heated debate on competition in the sector last year.
Although P2P Interoperability is good for competition, there are some things that may limit its effectiveness in addressing competition issues in the short term.
Safaricom has a much bigger ecosystem in terms of agents,products and customers and that’s where the problem is. @iamtembo will throw away his Safaricom sim card and get let’s say get an Airtel line. He’ll go to shagz, someone will send money to his Airtel line. Let’s say he wants to withdraw the money. He’ll need an agent. The nearest agent will likely be an MPESA agent, not an Airtel agent. Let’s assume he doesn’t need to withdraw the money-he wants to buy something at the local supermarket. What does he find? The local supermarket only has Lipa na MPESA.
The competition really needs to work hard to build such an ecosystem(Equitel has a good chance of building such an ecosystem). Nowadays, Mobile money is not just sending and receiving money(P2P). Its a lot more… Its a savings platform, a payments platform, an international money transfer platform etc.
If interoperability was broader to include even payments,agents(this was suggested but will not be implemented), it could have been more effective.
If Airtel users can send money to Mpesa users, isn’t Airtel benefiting due to an increase in transaction numbers?
Airtel money transfers are free to any network. So how will they benefit when sending money to mpesa? Mpesa are the ones who’ll impose a withdrawal charge to that amount and benefit.
Sending money to an Airtel user will be charged like a non-registered user by Mpesa. I think those are the charges currently. I have once sent to Airtel and was charged that way by mpesa. So that will deter many from sending money to Airtel.
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I honestly think Equity Bank will be the biggest beneficiary (If they are part of this)
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Rapunzel came running out of nursery today telling me that they were singing a song about a hairy haggis with 5 eyes and 5 legs. I replied with a cheery, “Oh did you?” while wrapping her up in her scarf and buttoning her in to her jacket.
As we were walking down the street she told me that she ate tatties and carrots today. I asked her if she ate it all up and she said, “Yes though the carrots were a bit yucky.” This made me wonder what they had given her as she usually likes carrots. So I asked, “Did you try any haggis?” She laughed at me saying “No, just carrot.” I prodded for more detail, “was there maybe some neeps or turnips mixed with the carrots?” She sighed at me saying, “No, just carrots mummy.”
By now we had arrived home and she was telling me about listening to Scottish music and that it was someones birthday.
“Aha!” says I. “Was his name Rabbie Burns?” She nodded, now distracted with drawing a picture of the haggis.
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Similarly, if you’re bringing up a follower and not
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974 S.W.2d 377 (1998)
Kenda D. PEYSEN, Appellant,
v.
Rick DAWSON and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Appellee.
No. 04-96-00315-CV.
Court of Appeals of Texas, San Antonio.
June 17, 1998.
*378 John M. Gillis, Dallas, for appellant.
Grant T. Mcfarland, Ryan G. Anderson, Ball & Weed, P.C., Donald L. Crook, Richard W. Hunnicutt, III, Allen, Stein, Powers, Durbin & Hunnicutt, P.C., San Antonio, for appellee.
Before RICKHOFF, GREEN and DUNCAN, JJ.
OPINION
DUNCAN, Justice.
A Collin County district court transferred Kenda Peysen's case to Bexar County, and the assigned Bexar County district court then dismissed her suit. Peysen appeals, contending the Collin County district court erred in transferring her case to Bexar County. We agree and therefore reverse the trial court's judgment and remand the case with instructions to transfer it back to Collin County.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Peysen alleges she was injured as a result of Rick Dawson's negligence in causing a motorcycle accident at Canyon Lake in Comal County, Texas. At the time of the accident, Dawson was a resident of Bexar County, and it was in that county that Peysen twice filed and twice nonsuited her negligence claims against Dawson and her underinsured motorist claim against her own insurer, State Farm Automobile Insurance Company. In neither suit did either defendant object to venue in Bexar County.
The third time Peysen filed her claims, she did so in Collin County, Texas. Peysen alleged *379 Collin County was a county of proper venue because:
(1) The "regional (principal) office of ... State Farm ..., which issued the policy in question is located there, at 17301 Preston Road, Dallas, Collin County, Texas";
(2) State Farm "is a foreign corporation, joint stock company, or association not incorporated by the laws of this state and doing business in this state, with an agency or representative and/or its principal office in Collin County, Texas," such that "[p]ermissive venue is maintainable against [State Farm] in Collin County, Texas, pursuant to Sec. 15.037 Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem.Code";
(3) State Farm is a private corporation, association, partnership, or joint stock company, with its principal office in Collin County, Texas," such that "[p]ermissive venue is maintainable against State Farm ... pursuant to Sec. 15.036, Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code"; and
(4) Because venue was proper as to State Farm in Collin County, it was also proper as to Dawson.
In response to Peysen's suit, Dawson and State Farm filed motions denying venue was proper in Collin County and seeking transfer to Bexar County. Specifically, Dawson's motion stated:
Defendant denies that Collin County is a county of proper venue. Defendant further specifically denies the following allegations in Plaintiff's Original Petition:
A. Defendant specifically denies that Plaintiff has plead sufficient venue facts to entitle her to maintain venue in Collin County, Texas;
B. Defendant denies that the cause of action, or any part thereof, which is the subject of this lawsuit accrued or arose in Collin County, Texas; and
C. Defendant specifically denies that venue is proper in Collin County, Texas as to any other Defendant to this cause of action.
State Farm's motion reiterated these denials and also argued venue had been "conclusively" and "judicially" established in Bexar County, Texas as a result of Peysen's earlier Bexar County suits. Without stating a reason for its ruling, the trial court granted the defendants' motions and transferred Peysen's case to Bexar County.
Shortly after the case was transferred, Dawson and State Farm moved to enforce earlier court orders requiring Peysen to pay the court costs in the second Bexar County suit and the Collin County suit or, alternatively, to dismiss Peysen's suit. The trial court granted the motions, dismissed Peysen's suit with prejudice, and ordered her to pay the specified court costs.
STANDARD OF REVIEW
At the time Peysen filed this suit, Collin County was a county of proper venue as to both Dawson and State Farm if (1) venue was not conclusively fixed in Bexar County as a result of Peysen's earlier suits arising out of the same accident; and (2) the record establishes that, at the time Peysen filed this suit, State Farm (a) was a foreign corporation and (b) either had an agency or representative or maintained its principal office in Collin County. TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM.CODE ANN. §§ 15.037, 15.061 (Vernon 1996), repealed by Act of May 18, 1995, 74th Leg., R.S., ch. 138, § 10, 1995 Tex. Gen. & Spec. Laws 978, 981.
Whether a nonsuit fixes venue in the county in which the nonsuited case was filed is a question of law we review de novo. See GeoChem Tech Corp. v. Verseckes, 962 S.W.2d 541, 543-44 (Tex.1998) (effect of nonsuit on venue determined by state of record at time nonsuit taken). Similarly, in reviewing a venue transfer order, we "review the entire record ... to determine whether there is any probative evidence that venue was proper in [the county of suit]." Wilson v. Texas Parks & Wildlife Dep't, 886 S.W.2d 259, 261-62 (Tex.1994) (citing Ruiz v. Conoco, Inc., 868 S.W.2d 752, 757-58 (Tex.1993)); see generally W. Wendell Hall, Revisiting Standards of Review in Civil Cases, 24 St. Mary's L.J. 1041, 1060-61 (1993).
*380 CONCLUSIVELY ESTABLISHED VENUE
Peysen contends venue was not fixed in Bexar County because the defendants had not challenged her venue choice at the time she took her nonsuits. We agree.
A plaintiff has "`first choice' of venue" and does not necessarily lose this right even if she files her suit in a county of improper venue. GeoChem, 962 S.W.2d at 544. Rather, the effect of a nonsuit depends upon the effect given the venue facts alleged in the parties' pleadings by the applicable rules of procedure. See id. at 543. For instance, because Rule 87(3)(a), TEX.R. CIV. P., provides that "[a]ll venue facts, when properly pleaded, shall be taken as true unless specifically denied by the adverse party," a defendant's properly-pleaded venue fact is established as true if the plaintiff fails to specifically deny the pleaded fact before nonsuiting and refiling her case in another court. See id.
In this case, neither defendant objected to venue in Peysen's Bexar County suits. Therefore, the nonsuit established as true only the permissive venue fact alleged in Peysen's petitionsDawson's residence in Bexar County. GeoChem, 962 S.W.2d at 543. This fact does not render Bexar County a county of mandatory venue. See TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM.CODE ANN. §§ 15.011-15.017 (Vernon 1996) (repealed 1995). Nor did Peysen lose her "`first choice' of venue" by filing and twice nonsuiting her claims in Bexar County. See GeoChem, 962 S.W.2d at 544; see also Hyman Farm Serv., Inc. v. Earth Oil & Gas Co., Inc., 920 S.W.2d 452, 456 (Tex.App.Amarillo 1996, no writ) (venue not fixed by "merely filing a suit"). We therefore hold Peysen's Bexar County suits did not "conclusively" or "judicially" fix venue of her claims in Bexar County.
PROPER VENUE
Peysen also argues the Collin County trial court erred in transferring her case to Bexar County because she pleaded venue facts establishing Collin County as a county of proper venue, and neither Dawson nor State Farm specifically denied these facts. Dawson and State Farm argue, on the other hand, their denials shifted the burden to Peysen to make prima facie proof of her pleaded venue facts, and she failed to do so. The parties' dispute thus centers upon how specific a denial must be to shift the burden of production to the pleading party.
As noted above, Peysen pleaded State Farm "is a foreign corporation, joint stock company, or association not incorporated by the laws of this state and doing business in this state, with an agency or representative and/or its principal office in Collin County, Texas...." In response, State Farm and Dawson denied that Peysen pleaded sufficient venue facts to maintain venue in Collin County, denied that any part of Peysen's cause of action accrued in Collin County, and denied that venue was proper in Collin County as to either defendant. Nowhere did either Dawson or State Farm "specifically deny" that State Farm was "a foreign corporation, joint stock company, or association not incorporated by the laws of this state and doing business in this state, with an agency or representative and/or its principal office in Collin County, Texas...." We therefore hold Dawson and State Farm failed to shift the burden to Peysen to make prima facie proof of this pleaded venue fact. See Maranatha Temple, Inc. v. Enterprise Prods. Co., 833 S.W.2d 736, 740 (Tex.App.Houston [1st Dist.] 1992, writ denied) ("[a] `specific denial' of a venue fact requires that the fact itself be denied" (emphasis in original)), cited with apparent approval in Wilson, 886 S.W.2d at 260; see generally J. PATRICK HAZEL, TEXAS VENUE 79-80 (1996). To hold otherwise would vitiate the requirement of a specific denial.
CONCLUSION
Because Peysen's nonsuited Bexar County lawsuits did not conclusively fix venue in Bexar County, and because Dawson and State Farm failed to specifically deny the pleaded venue facts requisite to establishing Collin County as a county of proper venue, the trial court erred in transferring Peysen's case to Bexar County. We therefore reverse the trial court's judgment without reaching Peysen's remaining points of error and remand this case to the trial court with instructions *381 to transfer the case back to Collin County, Texas. See Wilson, 886 S.W.2d at 262.
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Q:
Dynamic include JSP
i have learned jsp native, i want to include dynamic file.
i want to call dynamic page using include
this code
<% String p = request.getParameter("p"); %>
<%@ include file="pages/"+p+".jsp" %>
if i type dashboard.jsp?p=about the page open "pages/about.jsp"
if i type dashboard.jsp?p=product the page open "pages/product .jsp"
in php this script like this
$p= $_GET['p'];
include(pages/'.$p.'.php');
A:
Similar question
Include file from dynamic property value
In your case
<% String p = request.getParameter("p");
String pagePath = "pages/" + p + ".jsp";
%>
<jsp:include page="<%= pagePath %>" ></jsp:include>
| 2024-04-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7793 |
Product Information
Named for the British equivalent of "911" in the States, the butter LONDON Nail 999 Rescue System instantly brightens the appearance of your nails. Formulated with fortifying vitamins, proteins and Horsetail Extract to promote nail strength and growth, this system offers instant relief to dry brittle nails and rejuvenates nails damaged by UV-gel manicures.
- Re-apply twice a week.
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Freeminer 0.4.12.6 A Minecraft-inspired sandbox game released
Freeminer 0.4.12.6 recently released, is a Minecraft-inspired sandbox game. Freeminer is based on Minetest which is developed by a number of contributors from all over the globe. Unlike Minetest it aims to make the game fun while trading off some bits of perfectionism. This latest release is to address issues with game stability and speed.
Freeminer Features
Walk around, dig and build in an infinite voxel world and craft stuff from raw materials to help you along the way.
Robust and powerful server-side modding API.
Multiplayer support for tens of players, via servers hosted by users.
Almost infinite world and a fairly good map generator (limited to ±31000 blocks in all directions). | 2023-12-25T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2302 |
Deputies, Chula Vista police and a sheriff’s helicopter crew found the boys, but not the driver.
A deputy and sergeant with the sheriff’s Border Crime Suppression Team was in Chula Vista about 8:30 p.m. when they saw a Honda driver run a red light at Palomar Street and Broadway, and tried to stop him, sheriff’s Lt. Dave Schaller said.
The driver sped away, but a few blocks away at Fifth Avenue he lost control of the car and slammed into a retaining wall, Schaller said. The car, with a smashed front end, ended up at an angle on the sidewalk between some parked cars.
Schaller said the driver and his son ran away, but the younger boy couldn’t get out of the car. Paramedics took him to Rady Children’s Hospital for an evaluation.
Law officers searched the area and found the teenager at home, not far from the crash scene. He was not taken into custody. His father didn’t return, but Schaller said police will most likely find him another day. | 2024-01-03T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2603 |
What/Why:
#YelpHoopla17
What better way to kick off the holiday season than by getting holly and jolly with Yelp New Jersey at Yelp's Holiday Hoopla?! Join us at the Hahne & Co Atrium in Newark on Friday 12/8 for a night that promises to be filled with epic eats, treats, sips, beats, and more. This is going to be our biggest bash of the year, so seriously, don't miss out.
Here's What To Expect:
ATTIRE:
While this is by no means a 'fancy soirée', be sure to keep things a lil bit classy and avoid wearing sweats and workout clothes. Feel free to get into the holiday spirit and wear whatever makes you feel the most festive!
EAT:
Ainsworth Newark bit.ly/2zrlGik
Bare Snacks bit.ly/2fh7kpR
barkTHINS bit.ly/1tz7QCG
Big Papa Smokem bit.ly/2nvgCoo
Blaze Pizza bit.ly/2m4s1Lg
Burger Walla bit.ly/2hfiNXm
Casa d'Paco bit.ly/2yMzK6y
Casita bit.ly/2zJBwpd
Dinosaur BBQ bit.ly/2zsmssU
Eleven Clinton bit.ly/2j3vntL
Halal Guys Newark bit.ly/2hUlJZT
Harvest Table bit.ly/2m594Ii
Krave Jerky bit.ly/1ndNLsn
La Cocina bit.ly/2iViIsL
Marcus B&P bit.ly/2hFbg47
Meatball Obsession bit.ly/2m5PdZs
Moe's Southwest Grill bit.ly/2fqzzBU
Mocha Lounge bit.ly/2jbtxKc
Noosa Yoghurt bit.ly/2AtH1Fz
Ono Grinds Poke bit.ly/2AbL77u
RB Sweet Treats Boutique bit.ly/2B69phr
Roberts Pizzeria bit.ly/2BucCHB
Silly Chilly Hot Sauce bit.ly/2yHQcoL
The Cookie Connect bit.ly/2Asbt2K
The Spot bit.ly/2yM8Uvc
Whole Foods Newark bit.ly/2hchPuS
Wok to Walk bit.ly/2iFGkAT
Zest bit.ly/2Au5vOQ
*Final list of participating food vendors subject to change
SAMPLES IN WHOLE FOODS:
AeroFarms Dream Greens bit.ly/2iHRPaT
Bodhi bit.ly/2A1A0Li
Bean Pie Cafe bit.ly/2m4jCat
Karma Organics bit.ly/2ABZgev
Roots Hummus bit.ly/2zqlOia
Zico Coconut Water bit.ly/1pAn1I2
NON ALCOHOLIC DRINK:
Bai Beverages bit.ly/2zt7GSN
Black Swan Espresso bit.ly/2hSeSAi
Boxed Water bit.ly/2AmuAdT
Health-Ade Kombucha bit.ly/2zufOCu
Sparkling Ice Seltzer bit.ly/1K0nhYf
Zico Coconut Water bit.ly/1pAn1I2
BOOZY:
All Points West Distillery bit.ly/2AkjFCr
BeatBox Beverages bit.ly/2BnNRfr
Buffalo Trace Bourbon bit.ly/2k9eFwL
Hoboken Mary bit.ly/2AvG3ZB
Jerry's Vodka bit.ly/2Aj36cJ
TAP Whisky bit.ly/2iOy9Gp
Van Gogh Vodka bit.ly/2jxb735
FUN:
Black Swan Coffee Quiz bit.ly/2hSeSAi
Candy Shop Skate Co. bit.ly/2zWjlfg
DJ Notorious R.U.G. bit.ly/2zu1nAf
Evan4sh Caricatures bit.ly/2zBrJh9
Kite & Key bit.ly/2ztj1SN
Norici bit.ly/2zZ55SX
Olivia Prince Photography bit.ly/2B0x3e4
Petco bit.ly/2zHYwVz
Photobomb Photo Booth bit.ly/2AqtyRt
Whole Foods Scavenger Hunt bit.ly/2hchPuS
You Me Trapeze bit.ly/2AlFeRS
MEDIA SPONSORS:
Brick City Live bit.ly/2hDhzJb
Newark Happening bit.ly/2ouIyEo
Newark Pulse bit.ly/2ztKYdl
_________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT INFO / RSVPS:
1. RSVPs open on Friday, November 10th at 9:00am.
2. The event is 21+ and your invite is non-transferrable.
3. Only guests who receive a confirmation email from Yelp New Jersey along with a valid Party Pass will be admitted. Not everyone who RSVPs will receive a confirmation. Automatic Yelp event reminders are not the same as a Party Pass.
4. Make sure your Yelp email settings are turned on, otherwise you're going to miss important information about the event.
5. You must be using a real full name and last initial to be considered, and you must have a real photo of yourself in your Yelp profile. Profiles not containing both of these won't be considered for entry.
6. Want to bring a friend? Have 'em RSVP and make sure they rock a full profile with a photo and all! All guests must have their own RSVP and party pass - #SoEasy
*If you do not follow these directions, your RSVP will be invalid.* (Note: the order of which one RSVPs, early or late, will not factor in the confirmation decisions)
_________________________________________________________________
CHARITY PARTNER:
While this event is free of charge, there will be a $10-$20 suggested donation at the door. This donation is strongly suggested, and all proceeds will benefit the Newark Alliance for Community Empowerment.
About Newark ACE:
Newark A.C.E. focuses on rendering services to Newark residents as well as educating them on the political process focusing on how public policy affects their quality of life. We provide youth mentoring programs that empower Newark's young people to focus on their positive talents and characteristics so that they can become productive members of their community. Newark A.C.E. also provides tutorial and recreational services for both our youth and young adult population as we work towards addressing the educational crisis here in the city of Newark.
__________________________________________________________________
HOW TO GET THERE:
1. Train to Newark. The atrium is about a 15 minute walk from Newark Penn Station where there is access to a Path train and NJ Transit.
2. Parking. There is parking inside of the Hahne & Co Atrium for $11.00 and parking across the street at Military Park Garage for $5.00. To get the $5 event rate you must pick up a sticker from inside the event and you can show this when you exit the garage.
3. Uber or Lyft
LYFT CODE: HOOPLANJ
*Valid for 25% off of one ride for new or existing users and will only work in event area. Limited while supplies last*
__________________________________________________________________
SOCIAL MEDIA ( #YelpHoopla17 #YelpNewJersey )
Instagram: @YelpNewJersey
Twitter: @YelpNewJersey
Facebook: http://Https://www.facebook.com/YelpNewJersey/ | 2024-01-28T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6514 |
Rare Cryptoids
A museum in New Jersey has opened an exhibit dedicated to exploring the mystery of the infamous Jersey Devil.Stemming from the legend of a creature born to a woman in the 1700s the Jersey Devil has been a popular focus of science fiction and folklore for years. The new exhibit features a number ofartifacts including reproductions of the creature.
It prowls desolate, forested parts of southern New Jersey, killing livestock, leaving behind odd footprints and filling the night air with chilling sounds. At least that"s how legend and folklore describe the creature known as the Jersey Devil.
Reports of initially unidentified creatures that turn out to be regular animals with mange are on the increase.Over the last few years the number of cases has risen susbtantially, animals with mange have been mistaken for cryptozoological creatures ranging from el Chupacabra to the Yeti and thetrend shows no signs of stopping.
A curious animal recently caught by hunters in the Sichuan province of China is being touted by some as a Yeti, the Oriental version of Bigfoot. The mysterious hairless animal was initially described by eyewitnesses as having features resembling a bear or kangaroo.
An unidentified creature has washed up on the Bay of Islands northern shore in Canada.The carcass was discovered by local resident Warrick Lovell while he was out on a walk along the beach.
Neither local residents Warrick Lovell,Rich Park, Basil Park, or anyone else it seems, knows what the big creature found dead on a beach here this week might be.
The deaths of 30 chickens at the hands of a mysterious predator in El Paso have renewed interest in the legendary Chupacabra.Cesar Garcia and his brother-in-law Juan Miranda discovered that an unknown animal had broken in to their farm"s chicken pen and killed many of them. The kills were strangely clean with only puncture marks on the bodies, no blood traces and a series ofmysterious footprints found on the property that could not be identified.
Chupacabras has been part of border folklore since stories of the creature"s existence in Puerto Rico emerged in the early "90s. The creature has rarely, if ever, been seen, but it leaves dead animals behind. Its name comes from the animal"s reported habit of attacking and drinking the blood oflivestock, especially goats. | 2023-08-27T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/1911 |
Outer Banks Fishing Trips – 5 Best Locations!
Many think of Outer Banks fishing as the chance of a lifetime to find certain species of fish only native in this area. They include Spanish mackerel, flounder, fluke and spot. For this reason, it is imperative that they locate the top spots to land their treasures.
One thing to remember about Outer Banks fishing is you must decide whether to charter a boat or fish from the pier. It’s really up to you, but it is still something to consider. If price is not a concern, than you can easily find a few dozen captains willing to take you to a few hot spots. But, if you are on a budget you might want to fish from the pier and save the cost of the charter.
Either way, Outer Banks fishing will guarantee you the best and most delectable fresh fish you have ever eaten, so once you arrive, be ready for a challenge and a delight.
Here are the 5 best Outer Banks fishing trip locations:
1. Hatteras Island Fishing Pier – The water here is kind of murky, but very calm. This is the best place to find bluefish, spot, croaker, black drum, puppy drum and speckled trout. There are also a number of Outer Banks vacation rentals on Hatteras Island so if you can book your rental here you can save a lot of money by fishing from the pier.
2. Nags Head Fishing Pier – Not only a great place to find dogfish and skate, but it is also very close to one of the Outer Banks lighthouses, Bodie Island Lighthouse. The water is pretty clear, but the winds can sometime reach 20 miles per hour. Still, it doesn’t seem to affect the amount of fish you can catch in a day. It’s also not overcrowded so you won’t have much competition.
3. Duck Boardwalk – A popular fishing spot that the locals swear by. It has a lot of areas where you can just take your bait and pole and sit for hours undisturbed. The further out you go, the more isolated it becomes and the better your chances. The water is clear, but rough at times. You can also try a hand at Outer Banks surf fishing here. Spanish mackerel, spot and bluefish are popular here.
4. Washington Baum Bridge – Pirates Cove – This is always one of the top Outer Banks vacation spots for anglers with families. It has a number of portable toilets for the kids and has a place where they can see boats too. The pier is also handicapped accessible and has lots of parking available. The water is clear and calm. You can find croaker, grouper and spot.
5. Roanoke Sound Pier – This is a good place for trout fisherman and even crabbing, if that’s your fancy. Other fish are puppy drum, flounder and spot. It’s usually very quiet and you will need sufficient sun protection like a hat or stationary umbrella if you plan to sit very long. The water is somewhat clear, but can be murky during high winds. | 2024-01-17T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2549 |
Q:
foundation-gem heroku rails engines uninitialized constant Foundation::Rails::ApplicationController (NameError)
I have a Rails Project with some Engines we are using to modularise the work. One of the engines has the foundation-rails gem as a dependency
this is the call for the gem in the engine's gemspec:
s.add_dependency 'foundation-rails'
The Gemfile for the Engine looks like this:
source "https://rubygems.org"
gemspec
And my main ruby app Gemfile calls the engine like this
gem 'my_engine_name', path: 'engines/my_engine_name'
Things work as expected when running the server locally. I have a couple of views that are correctly loading all foundation's assets and styles.
However, the deployed app on heroku throws this error
Rails 4.1.6 application starting in production on http://0.0.0.0:55282
2014-10-16T13:06:46.175620+00:00 app[web.1]: => Run `rails server -h` for more startup
options
2014-10-16T13:06:46.175622+00:00 app[web.1]: => Notice: server is listening on all interfaces (0.0.0.0). Consider using 127.0.0.1 (--binding option)
2014-10-16T13:06:46.175624+00:00 app[web.1]: => Ctrl-C to shutdown server
2014-10-16T13:06:46.175626+00:00 app[web.1]: Exiting
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146888+00:00 app[web.1]: /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/foundation-rails-5.0.3.1/app/controllers/foundation/rails/styleguide_controller.rb:3:in `<module:Rails>': uninitialized constant Foundation::Rails::ApplicationController (NameError)
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146909+00:00 app[web.1]: from /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/foundation-rails-5.0.3.1/app/controllers/foundation/rails/styleguide_controller.rb:2:in `<module:Foundation>'
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146911+00:00 app[web.1]: from /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/foundation-rails-5.0.3.1/app/controllers/foundation/rails/styleguide_controller.rb:1:in `<top (required)>'
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146913+00:00 app[web.1]: from /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/railties-4.1.6/lib/rails/engine.rb:468:in `block (2 levels) in eager_load!'
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146915+00:00 app[web.1]: from /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/railties-4.1.6/lib/rails/engine.rb:467:in `each'
2014-10-16T13:06:46.146920+00:00 app[web.1]: from /app/vendor/bundle/ruby/2.1.0/gems/railties-4.1.6/lib/rails/engine.rb:467:in `block in eager_load!'
So my question would be, does anyone ever had a similar issue? I couldn't find anyone with my same error, I saw people with problems building the app on heroku when deploying or not getting their assets loaded, but my app builds just fine when deployed this error occurs when I try to load the page on the web browser.
A:
Here you can find a PR that fixes your problem, hope it helps. Let us know how it went.
https://github.com/zurb/foundation-rails/pull/99
| 2024-07-20T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2278 |
{
"title": "grid-row, grid-column",
"attr": [
{
"name": "Values",
"content": "<grid-line> [ / <grid-line> ]?"
},
{
"name": "Initial value",
"content": "auto"
},
{
"name": "Applies to",
"content": "Grid items and absolutely positioned elements, if their containing block is a grid container"
},
{
"name": "Computed value",
"content": "As declared"
},
{
"name": "Inherited",
"content": "No"
},
{
"name": "Animatable",
"content": "No"
}
]
}
| 2024-01-02T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/5857 |
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Goals took a beating again this summer season
By Anonymous ()
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 4:29pm
“Labor Day weekend.”
Those three little words carry more weight around here than they do in most parts of this great nation.They signify the end of summer vacation for local students, the winding-down of the busy season for many local businesses and the unofficial marker of when we slide into “the second season” — the most wonderful time of all.
It also kind of puts shivers through one’s spine when it really soaks in what they represent. Summer is over? Already? Where did it go?
I remember Memorial Day weekend well. There was so much optimism for the summer. There would be cookouts and camping trips and beach excursions and photo shoots on the beach with Bob Bertram and Shaun Lambert in our Speedos and ...
But I digress.
Memorial Day did promise great things ahead and, honestly, it’s been a pretty great summer. Oh, there’s no doubt that we’ve been working hard and long here at the paper, as I’m sure many of you have been doing all summer long, but there have also been some great times. There has been a lot of meat making a stop at the grill on its way to my belly, many cold beers being shared with friends and a 25th high school reunion that somehow made me feel old and young again at the same time.
It’s been a fun summer, but all too quick at the same time. While planning for this big Labor Day week I was flipping through the Memorial Day issue and stumbled across my column where I wrote of the things I wanted to do and accomplish this summer. Much like when I find my annual column detailing some New Year’s resolutions, I found myself coming up a bit short of my stated goals.
For instance, I wrote that I was going to get some color on my skin this summer. The plan was that I would be outside so much this summer, and be so active, that I would get a good tan, or, at the least, a significant burn that would allow me to look less like a friendly ghost.
I can’t say that this goal was a total failure. I got quite a bit of sun playing cornhole on a few occassions with friends, and I definitely dropped a few notches on the pale-o-meter while sitting in the bleachers during the Senior League Softball World Series, but nothing ever held for more than a few days. The beckoning of an air-conditioned office and my general avoidance to the sun during the early-summer heat wave kept me from truly achieving that goal.
Grade: D
My next goal for the summer was to get to the beach. “I will get to the beach this summer,” I wrote. “I don’t mean just running down to Bethany for a meeting or searching for our photographer in Fenwick on a nice day. No, I will get some sun, swim in the waves and read a book. Actual beach time.”
Well, I did get down to Bethany for a few meetings. And I did hunt the beach in Fenwick looking for our photographer a few times. But, no, I haven’t gotten down to the beach yet. In fact, I haven’t even made plans to get down to the beach, opting instead for air conditioning and a couch on those few sunny days when there was nothing happening.
Grade: F
My last goal for the summer was to run a 10-K race with Ryan Saxton, and to actually finish the thing. Well, Ryan up and moved to Australia (see A41) and I never got the chance. Admittedly, that was not the reason I didn’t run a race this summer — my overall conditioning and love affair with my couch were the real culprits there, but let’s pin this on Ryan while we can. Truth be told, I’m pretty certain I didn’t walk 10 kilometers this summer if you combined every step I took.
Grade: F
So, yeah, there you have it. Summer 2012 will go down as another season when I didn’t meet my stated goals, but it was a fun one, nonetheless. And I still have time to get out on the beach with Shaun and Bob for that photo shoot before it gets too cold. None of us want that.
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Thank you for your interest in advertising with the Coastal Point. We offer a wide variety of advertising options for your business. Along with our weekly newspaper, we produce a variety of other publications, both online and in print... | 2024-07-13T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4140 |
/*
Copyright 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.
*/
// Code generated by lister-gen. DO NOT EDIT.
package v1alpha1
import (
v1alpha1 "k8s.io/api/admissionregistration/v1alpha1"
"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/api/errors"
"k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/labels"
"k8s.io/client-go/tools/cache"
)
// InitializerConfigurationLister helps list InitializerConfigurations.
type InitializerConfigurationLister interface {
// List lists all InitializerConfigurations in the indexer.
List(selector labels.Selector) (ret []*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration, err error)
// Get retrieves the InitializerConfiguration from the index for a given name.
Get(name string) (*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration, error)
InitializerConfigurationListerExpansion
}
// initializerConfigurationLister implements the InitializerConfigurationLister interface.
type initializerConfigurationLister struct {
indexer cache.Indexer
}
// NewInitializerConfigurationLister returns a new InitializerConfigurationLister.
func NewInitializerConfigurationLister(indexer cache.Indexer) InitializerConfigurationLister {
return &initializerConfigurationLister{indexer: indexer}
}
// List lists all InitializerConfigurations in the indexer.
func (s *initializerConfigurationLister) List(selector labels.Selector) (ret []*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration, err error) {
err = cache.ListAll(s.indexer, selector, func(m interface{}) {
ret = append(ret, m.(*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration))
})
return ret, err
}
// Get retrieves the InitializerConfiguration from the index for a given name.
func (s *initializerConfigurationLister) Get(name string) (*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration, error) {
obj, exists, err := s.indexer.GetByKey(name)
if err != nil {
return nil, err
}
if !exists {
return nil, errors.NewNotFound(v1alpha1.Resource("initializerconfiguration"), name)
}
return obj.(*v1alpha1.InitializerConfiguration), nil
}
| 2024-06-14T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4946 |
A smash-and-grab in the early hours on Wednesday became the theft heard around the Internet before noon.
Little did the guilty parties know when they stole four guitars out of Carmen Townsend’s car in west-end Halifax they would become the subject of Internet ire as news of the theft spread through social media.
“All I know is, I never leave my instruments in my car, but I did last night,” the Music Nova Scotia and East Coast Music Award winner said from Halifax Regional Police headquarters.
“They were in my trunk, and someone smashed in my back window and cleaned me out.”
The stolen instruments include Townsend’s trademark cherry red 1965 Guild Starfire, a Takamine acoustic, a light brown Fender Squier Thinline Telecaster and a brown Fender Stratocaster that was a rental from Long & McQuade.
Shortly after she posted about the incident on Facebook and Twitter, friends and fans began sharing and retweeting the news to thousands of contacts, with some posts accompanied by pictures of the guitars and Photoshopped wanted posters.
“First and foremost, we’d like to be able to retrieve the belongings and return them, but we’re looking for any information about the incident,” said Const. Brian Palmeter, regional police spokesman.
“Musical instruments are somewhat unique; it makes them harder to move. I’ve been asked if they were targeted, and quite honestly, I would say no. Chances are (the thieves) lucked into them.”
Later in the day, Townsend reported on her Facebook page that she had been alerted to online ads for one of the guitars, but they vanished almost as soon as they appeared.
“It’s got my guitar strings in the picture, my guitar strap is in the picture, and my guitar case,” she recalled. “It’s been taken down from Kijiji, but it’s my guitar, and these idiots have the rest of them, for sure.
“Who does that? Some kid posted it on Facebook, too, saying, ‘I have a new guitar that I don’t play. It comes with a cord or whatever. It’s from Long & McQuade.’ Are you a complete idiot?”
The appearance of the ad at least offers hope that Townsend’s instruments may yet be recovered.
“Certainly, she should try and contact (the seller) and perhaps it can be determined if it’s actually her guitar,” said Palmeter.
“Given that these are very unique instruments, we would encourage whoever took them to try and find a way to return them, or leave them somewhere and let police know where we can retrieve them.”
In 2003, Cape Breton Celtic-bluegrass musician J.P. Cormier had several thousand dollars’ worth of instruments and equipment stolen from a van parked overnight in Dartmouth.
At the time, he credited the media attention surrounding the theft with the return of two custom acoustic guitars, which were left at the office of attorney Joel Pink, although a third instrument, a prized Gibson banjo, did not resurface.
“Fear brought these back,” Cormier said of the instrument thieves at the time. “They knew if they got caught by the law, they would go to jail.” | 2023-08-30T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/1743 |
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How do markers reach judgements about the value of studentsa?? work? This session covers a critique of assessment criteria and recent work on marker reliability in higher education. It explores the concept of a??expert judgementa?? and processes of moderation within a team of markers. Participants will be asked to design and exchange strategies for sharing marking judgements. | 2023-10-18T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2909 |
“Narcissistic vs. Genuinely Passionate People”
I had to stop and take a moment of silence today. Yup, I shut up and prayed. I am working diligently to reign in some of my chaotic ways of thinking. I am told sometimes my blogs seem a bit scattered. Well, they are.
However, at this stage of the game, I want my content to come across as more genuine and light hearted and I am committed to diffusing some of the cerebral discord. I am left to wonder sometimes if people might be mistaking my personal blogs for nothing less than self-centered gripe sessions. Trust me, that is not the intent.
The intent is to practice my writing skills, find an audience who cares about my material and practice expressing my emotions through our virtual sphere so that people will recognize similarities that they may be going through. A.K.A Resonate.
Blogging is a lot of fun. Blogging is a lot of work. Blogging is effective with the right technics. Serious bloggers take criticism very seriously and a wise blogger will listen to the advice of others and make notes. I do not have a college degree but I do have material from this crazy little thing that we call Life.
I hope to never come across as Narcissistic, Vain or Crude in my blogs. Any one that truly knows me knows I am not tbecoming of those things. A virtual audience may not take into consideration the me that I know to be true and take my blunt comments as antagonistic….. I am zealous person. I am a wise cracker. And I am a class clown. I know I tend to spat out a bit of crass humor from time to time but it is supposed to be humorous and never, ever judgmental. Furthermore, I completely realize it is time to use a more technical approach to my writings in order to sustain an audience. Right??
Highly energetic people tend to get lost with finite details and just want to see the final outcome. I fall into that category. I have a compassionate heart and I hope to help people who need a change in their life through some type of good humor. God knows my poor family has had many changes lately and we can all laugh about that now……. (Praise Jesus!)
Still, I want to encourage people to seek out a dynamic life of their own and to run from just living in a “box”. (Unless you just like cardboard dwellings.) By offering my “unique” slice of creativity to the world, it adds a dramatic affect to life. And that my friends is just what I do. This would be an example of that humor……. 🙂
As would this……
Are you shocked? When you see me posting insane self portraits on Facebook or shoot off silly Chefgoody72 videos to the world just like that, just know, it is meant to be instant “entertainment.” At my expense of course.
There is some debate on whether or not Hollywood is filled with Narcissists. As a consequence, constant selfies and social media feed posts are sometimes viewed as melodramatic. I just think they are comic.
It is time to start living outside of my befuddled emotions and not to let their volatility defeat my drive for achievement. And, NO, it is not all about me. I am doing this for anyone that has been scared to perform. I have very close family and friends cheering me on to find my wings and fly! I am fully aware that my unique personality is a God Given Gift and in order to become the best entertainer i can be, I must give to Him all the Glory. (And stop cussing so much.) It just takes knowing the difference between narcissism, egotism and the genuine desire to be rising star inorder to earn your wings. | 2024-01-30T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6904 |
Houses near Villa Park in Birmingham have soared in value by a whopping 126 per cent in 10 years, a survey has revealed.
Only homes near Manchester City’s stadium – in a regenerated area – have risen more in the Premier League, according to the Halifax building society.
The average cost of a house near the Etihad Stadium, in Manchester’s Eastlands district, is more than £79,000 compared to just £21,000 in 2002 – a 271 per cent increase.
Property values near Villa Park have risen more than prestigious London postal districts surrounding Fulham and Chelsea, seaside Southampton and the rural Norfolk city of Norwich.
In 2002 the average price of a property near Villa Park in the Aston, Perry Barr and Witton districts, was £43,387. In the ten years since this has rocketed to £97,870.
Just a few miles away, near West Bromwich Albion’s Hawthorns stadium, average house prices stood at £62,806 in 2002. They have now surged by 96 per cent to an average cost of £123,104.
Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, said: “House prices close to the nation’s most iconic football stadiums have risen substantially over the past decade, particularly in the areas near to some of the newer venues.
“This partly reflects the local regeneration that typically takes place alongside the building of modern sporting arenas, including improved transport links.”
However, Mr Ellis pointed out the high prices around football clubs means many locals or football fans might be priced out of the market.
“The rise in property values does come at a cost, with home affordability deteriorating significantly over the last ten years for those hoping to live near their favourite football ground,” he warned.
The average house price of £362,866 in Premier League stadium postal districts is £133,131 higher than the average for England and Wales. | 2023-12-09T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6074 |
Nebraska eviction prevention and homeless assistance.
The Continuum of Care and HHS in Nebraska coordinate several homeless prevention services in the state. The funding for these resources comes from the Emergency Solution Grant program, and the funds help stop evictions as well as rehouse the homeless in the state of Nebraska.
Any type of eviction prevention is only offered when there is a crisis that the tenant is facing. These are not long term entitlements that benefit residents over an indefinite period of time. When qualified, there may be emergency help to pay rent or a mortgage payment. But that is not all that the Continuum of Care affiliated agencies may pay.
Other housing costs that can be paid as part of these homeless assistance programs include utility bills, security deposits, costs involved in housing search or placement, and credit repair services for the homeless. In some cases, ESG grants can be used to pay an attorney that offers eviction help, and the money will go towards landlord-tenant mediation or other tenant legal services.
The homeless in Nebraska can get help as well. To apply, they need to meet the requirements of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, Title IV. This means applicants need to lack a regular/safe nighttime residence; be families with children who do not otherwise qualify as homeless; women fleeing domestic violence; was formerly evicted; or be a youth under the age of 25. Income limits of course also apply.
The programs available in these cases combine temporary, affordable housing with case management. The state of Nebraska, using Health and Human Services funds, may loan the client money as well for initial moving costs for a new home. HHS may help the resident, who was homeless and/or is living in poverty, pay for security or utility deposits along with storage fees and application costs. Some form of up front money may be offered by the government.
Homeless and eviction prevention programs may also combine all three Nebraska agencies. The Department of Health and Human Services, HUD and their emergency solution grants, and the Continuum of Care all work together to help low income tenants who lack the money or family support network that is required to stop an eviction. They offer various forms of help, as follows.
While of course there may be grants issued to help with rent, the eviction is often caused by many other factors. These means the solution must tackle all of them. As but one example, there are often disputes that occur. This is where the Omaha based Legal Aid of Nebraska may have an attorney on staff that can provide free advice.
Much more is also provided to families threatened with an eviction. The client can be enrolled into employment assistance and job training as well as other case management. State of Nebraska child care vouchers can be given to renters with children or single moms, and thereby freeing up their pay to pay for housing needs.
In some cases, people with a medical conditions or mental illness also need to enroll into an eviction prevention service. When those issues are causing a hardship, the social worker at Department of HHS will arrange for care.
All assistance is provided in Nebraska, whether it is short term housing or grants for paying rent or bills to stop the eviction, is done with with the goal of keeping people safe and housed. This will require much effort from the applicant too. They need to take aggressive steps to stabilize their life as well.
Regional homeless prevention resources in Nebraska
Most of the eviction and rehousing programs are run by a few regional agencies. Or call the state HHS for applications to grants for certain expenses, such as deposits or rent. The main sources of help are as follows. | 2024-02-08T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6950 |
Q:
swift sprite kit - AVAudioPlayer not playing multiple sounds in same time simultaneously
I'm trying to play sounds simultaneously but the player just cuts the sound without it finishing and starts playing the new sound, I want it to finish and not cut each time a new sound starts.
I have this right now:
let dropSound = NSURL(fileURLWithPath:NSBundle.mainbundle().
pathForResource("drop", ofType: "mp3")!)
var audioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer()
and everytime I want to play a sound I do this
var error:NSError?
audioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer(ContentsOfUrl: dropSound, error: &error)
audioPlayer.prepareToPlay()
audioPlayer.play()
A:
There may be a more efficient way, but you can try this for each sound. I tried it out with a couple sounds and it worked. If you don't want the your sounds to interrupt music that the user may be listening to, then just change AVAdudioSessionCategoryPlayback to AVAdudioSessionCategoryAmbient.
var audioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer()
func playSound() {
var dropSound = NSURL(fileURLWithPath: NSBundle.mainBundle().pathForResource("drop", ofType: "mp3")!)
AVAudioSession.sharedInstance().setCategory(AVAudioSessionCategoryPlayback, error: nil)
AVAudioSession.sharedInstance().setActive(true, error: nil)
var error: NSError?
audioPlayer = AVAudioPlayer(contentsOfURL: dropSound, error: &error)
audioPlayer.prepareToPlay()
}
audioPlayer.play()
| 2023-12-07T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3162 |
Qatar
Qatar paid up to $1bn to release members of its royal family who were kidnapped in Iraq while on a hunting trip, according to people involved in the hostage deal — one of the triggers behind Arab states’ dramatic decision to cut ties with the government in Doha.
Al Jazeera is funded, at least partially, by the Qatari ruling family. | 2024-02-09T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7845 |
High Energy Astrophysics Observatories
These Web pages describe all the high energy astronomy observatories, or
"missions," ever launched, excluding those solely dedicated to observing the
Sun. If on the other hand you are interested in cosmic microwave
background experiments, please check out this extensive list on the LAMBDA web
site.
The links to the left in the menu-bar are dedicated to the most notable
past and present X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy missions. The pages for
each mission include:
a mission overview,
technical information on the instrumentation,
a bibliography and
a gallery of images.
They also contain a description of the available data if they are present in the
HEASARC archive. Information on other satellites carrying either an X-ray or a
gamma-ray telescope is available on the All Missions pages.
High energy astrophysics is a young discipline, whose
history is only a few decades old, and requires space-borne
instruments to observe the X-ray
and
gamma-ray sky.
X-ray Observatories
After the rocket experiments during the 1960s, the first X-ray Earth-orbiting explorers
were launched in the 1970s (Uhuru, SAS 3, Ariel5) followed in late 1970s early
1980s by larger missions (HEAO-1, Einstein, EXOSAT, and Ginga). Their scientific
outcome, in particular the first X-ray images taken by Einstein, lifted X-ray
astronomy into the mainstream of astronomical research. It is now known that nearly
every astronomical object from nearby comets to
distant
quasars emits X-rays. In the 1990s the ROSAT survey detected more than 100,000 X-ray
objects, the ASCA mission made the first sensitive measurements of the X-ray spectra
from these objects, and RXTE studied their timing properties. The late 1990's launch of
the Chandra and XMM-Newton observatories brought high-resolution imaging and
high-throughput capability to X-ray astronomy. These missions, combined with
Suzaku/Astro-E2, launched in 2005, have opened new and exciting horizons in the
journey of the X-ray astronomy exploration.
Gamma-Ray Observatories
SAS 2 and Cos B, launched in the 1970s, made the first surveys of the gamma-ray sky,
followed by the Compton Gamma-ray Observatory in 1990 and more recently by INTEGRAL in 2002.
Blazars,
pulsars, and many unidentified sources in our galaxy are the gamma-ray emitters.
Fermi (formerly GLAST), the latest gamma-ray observatory, is expected to resolve the diffuse emission and
make an all-sky survey with higher angular and energy resolution.
The mysterious
gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) discovered in the late 1960s by the Vela satellite, were
shown to be the most powerful explosions in the Universe and isotropically distributed,
thanks to the rapid response capability of BeppoSAX and the all-sky monitoring of CGRO.
Swift, launched in November 2004, is providing data on the GRBs prompt emission and
their afterglows to allow the most comprehensive study on GRBs and determine their origin. | 2024-04-16T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/5127 |
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Hypocrisy is the real issue in this election
There is a debate over the language used by some rappers and hip hop artists. And I think that debate is important. But this is bigger than that debate. It cuts to the core of what’s really corrupt in the American political system and how insiders manipulate facts and processes to benefit themselves and to harm those who challenge them.
By Ray Hanania
Like many Americans, I was moved by the passion of Michelle Obama. I met her years ago and I know she is the real deal.
But that doesn’t mean she can’t be a hypocrite when she needs to be. And last week, in delivering a scathing, personal attack on Donald Trump during an appearance for Hillary Clinton at a New Hampshire rally, Michelle Obama was as hypocritical as any politician can be.
Hillary Clinton needs the help. She’s a terrible candidate. Which is why she has reduced her own public appearances and has tapped others to pinch hit for her. They include President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, who, presumably, is reading speeches that were written for him rather than taking them from others. One of the most eloquent surrogates is Michelle Obama.
As an aside, the intensity of the attacks against Trump suggest that Hillary Clinton’s campaign advisers and media lackeys are worried that Trump is doing far better than the skewered polls assert.
When Trump complains of a rigged election, it’s clear to everyone that he means the bias manner in which the news media is holding his feet to the fire while giving Hillary Clinton and her surrogates a pass.
The First Lady’s assault is based on a key principle that is the foundation of radical extremist Saul Alinsky, who penned the Bible of guerrilla politics, a manifesto on class struggle, “Rules for Radicals.”
Alinsky defines 12 principles of the assault against your opponents, and the most potent is to ridicule your foe. The next is to do so unrelentingly. And the final is the belief that if you push a negative attack enough, it will become a positive for you.
Normally if the news media were fair, they would have pointed the hypocrisy of Michelle Obama’s attack. But they didn’t of course, because most media will not attack Saint Michelle.
Mrs. Obama declared that she is “shaken to her core” by the media quotes attributed to Trump regarding women.
Noting that she just concluded one of her last public events, The International Day of the Girl and Let Girls Learn, she launched into a vicious attack, sighing, “And now, here I am, out on the campaign trail in an election where we have consistently been hearing hurtful, hateful language about women. Language that has been painful for so many of us, not just as women, but as parents trying to protect our children and raise them to be caring, respectful adults, and as citizens who think that our nation’s leaders should meet basic standards of human decency.”
She added, “The fact is that in this election, we have a candidate for President of the United States who, over the course of his lifetime and the course of this campaign, has said things about women that are so shocking, so demeaning that I simply will not repeat anything here today. And last week, we saw this candidate actually bragging about sexually assaulting women. And I can’t believe that I’m saying that a candidate for President of the United States has bragged about sexually assaulting women.”
And didn’t let up, continuing, “It’s that feeling of terror and violation that too many women have felt when someone has grabbed them, or forced himself on them and they’ve said no but he didn’t listen — something that we know happens on college campuses and countless other places every single day.”
What Michelle Obama didn’t tell the audience in her principled remarks is just a few weeks earlier, at the White House, she and the President hosted a gathering of some of the worst purveyors of sexual predatory language that more directly impact young girls than anything a 70 year old businessman turned politician might say.
I can’t even repeat the lyrics of man of these rappers and hip hop artists. Here is one link with examples of lyrics from Nicki Minaj, one of the whose song lyrics are the least obnoxious. But I still can’t publish them. You can read them yourself by clicking here.
Common is the most obnoxious, urging attacks against police. But the rest deliver lyrics filled with contempt for women and young girls, and objectify women in the most disgusting sexual manner. The lyrics are filled with the N-word. And many of the rap songs sing about violence.
What’s disturbing isn’t just the substance of the discussion. Misogyny, the hatred, contempt or prejudice against women, is as terrible in an election campaign as it is in the lyrics of music. It’s the hypocrisy that is worse. Because hypocrisy suggests that things that are bad in one circumstance are not bad in another.
And that is the message Michelle Obama is giving young girls, women and society in general.
It’s OK to sing about raping and abusing women, if you are a musician influencing hundreds of millions of people throughout the world, unless, of course, you are a politician they dislike.
I know there is a debate over the language used by some rappers and hip hop artists. And I think that debate is important. But this is bigger than that debate. It cuts to the core of what’s really corrupt in the American political system and how insiders manipulate facts and processes to benefit themselves and to harm those who challenge them.
The real issue in this election isn’t Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. It is hypocrisy, double standards, media bias, and bigotry that is the hallmark of an insider establishment system that bends the moral line to fit its selfish agenda.
(Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.)
Ray Hanania is an award winning political columnist and author. He covered Chicago Politics and Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992. Hanania began writing in 1975 when he published The Middle Eastern Voice newspaper in Chicago (1975-1977). He later published “The National Arab American Times” newspaper which was distributed through 12,500 Middle East food stores in 48 American States (2004-2007).
Hanania writes weekly columns on Middle East and American Arab issues for the Arab News in Saudi Arabia at www.ArabNews.com, and for TheArabDailyNews.com, and TheDailyHookah.com.
Palestinian, American Arab and Christian, Hanania’s parents originate from Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Hanania is the recipient of four (4) Chicago Headline Club “Peter Lisagor Awards” for Column writing. In November 2006, he was named “Best Ethnic American Columnist” by the New American Media;In 2009, he received the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Writing from the Society of Professional Journalists. He is the recipient of the MT Mehdi Courage in Journalism Award. Hanania has also received two (2) Chicago Stick-o-Type awards from the Chicago Newspaper Guild, and in 1990 was nominated by the Chicago Sun-Times for a Pulitzer Prize for his four-part series on the Palestinian Intifada.
His wife and son are Jewish and he performs standup comedy lampooning Arab-Jewish relations, advocating for peace based on non-violence, mutual recognition and Two-States. | 2024-05-26T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8565 |
Sir Alfred Newton, 1st Baronet
Sir Alfred James Newton, 1st Baronet (18 November 1845 – 20 June 1921) was a British businessman. He was involved with the stock market flotation of several large privately owned retail stores, including Harrods in 1889 and D H Evans in 1894. He became Lord Mayor of London in 1900 and helped establish the City of London Imperial Volunteers who fought in the Second Boer War in South Africa. Mystery surrounds his death in 1921 from strychnine poisoning.
Early life
Newton was born at Hull in 1845 to George Beeforth Newton of Kottington (1810–1889) and Helen Rowe (1813–1893). His father was connected with shipping and the holder of a Masters Certificate; his grandfather had been involved with the whale fisheries industry. His parents were married in Liverpool in 1834 and had four daughters and three sons. Alfred Newton was their sixth child and youngest son.
In 1865, Newton was a grain and seed broker in High Street, Hull. In the 1870s he was a yeast merchant in Burton-on-Trent with his father. Later he was in partnership with his brothers, William and George Beeforth Newton Jr., in a chandlery and shipping business called Newton Brothers of Burton on Trent and Hull. In 1874, they purchased a diving cutter and specialised in salvage, raising or breaking-up sunken ships that were a danger to navigation. This sometimes involved the use of explosives, and there was at least one fatality when a diver working for them drowned in 1875. They expanded their fleet of ships, commissioning the 310 ft steamer Principia in 1881 for the India trade. In 1882 the British Government leased this ship, with others that they owned, to transport troops and materiel to the conflict in Egypt. This same year the partners opened a head office in the City of London at 19 Billiter Street.
New business interests
When his brother William died in 1886 aged 48, Newton parted with the shipping business. The partnership continued between his surviving brother George Beeforth Jr., his father, and the manager William Holiday. When the father died in 1889 the firm was renamed Newton Brothers and Holiday.
Following his withdrawal from the family business Newton became involved with the stock market flotation of several private companies. In 1886, he was a director of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brewing Company (Colchester Brewing Company), in 1887 director of the New Zealand Gold Extraction Company (Newberry Vautin Process) Ltd., and in 1888 the chairman of the Gaiety Theatre. He was chairman of The President Land and Exploration Company in 1889 and the same year appointed chairman of the board of Harrods Store, raising capital to buy the store from Charles Digby Harrod for £100,000. In the next decade several other departmental stores followed suit with his involvement including D. H. Evans (chairman), J. R. Roberts’ Stores (chairman), Crisp and Company of Holloway (director) and Paquin of Paris (director). Whilst chairman of Harrods he also oversaw the purchase of the departmental stores Dickins & Jones (1914) and Swan and Edgar (1920).
Civic duty and controversy
During the 1890s he held posts as the master or three City of London Livery Companies. These were the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters (1895–96), the Worshipful Company of Girdlers (1898-1900) and Worshipful Company of Fan Makers in 1899. In 1889 he was nominated and appointed the Sheriff of London and Middlesex; in the following year he became Alderman of the Ward of Bassishaw, a Lieutenant of the City of London and in 1899 he became the Lord Mayor of London. However, at the same time he came under scrutiny for a share flotation that he had been involved with concerning another store called Grice and Son of Clapham. This business had been purchased by Industrial Contract Corporation (Limited) for the sum of £16,000 in about 1897, and sold to another company with the same directors called the Auxiliary Stores for £48,000 (). The directors for both these companies were Newton, Richard Burbidge, who was the general manager of Harrods, James Bailey, who was a director of Harrods and James Jackson, a director of J. R. Roberts' Stores. A merchant and banker named William Mendel was also a key player, holding the founders' shares that gave him a controlling interest.
Attempts were made by these directors to wind-up the first company, but the shareholders were unhappy with the terms they were offered. After threats of court action an agreement was reached between the parties. This was not the end of the story; the Lord Chief Justice, on being officially introduced to the newly appointed Lord Mayor Newton, publicly expressed his concern about his involvement with the Industrial Contract Corporation. In order to allow a public examination of the matter, Newton instigated formal winding up proceedings to be heard before a Chancery judge. In his summary at the end of the investigation, the judge said that the memorandum of the articles of association of the company were nothing short of a scandal. Shareholders had not been made aware of the profit being taken by the directors and the holder of founders' shares had the same rights of voting as the total number of shareholders.
City of London Imperial Volunteers
In October 1899 hostilities broke out in South Africa between the British and the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. In December a proposal was put forward that the City of London should sponsor a volunteer troop of soldiers to take part in the conflict. Lord Mayor Newton was approached by Colonel Boxall on the subject and within days he had reached agreement with various City livery companies, bankers, merchants and the Court of Common Council to support and fund the venture. The troop was called the City of London Imperial Volunteers - CIV for short. The first volunteers were registered at the Guildhall on 1 January 1900 and this contingent left for South Africa on 13 January from Southampton. What made this speeding mobilisation possible was that the recruits were all members of the Metropolitan Volunteer Corp, part-time soldiers, recommended for their abilities by their respective commanding officers. Every member of the corp received the freedom of the City of London.
Baronetcy
In May 1900 Queen Victoria visited the City of London and afterwards conferred a Baronetcy on Newton. He became 1st Baronet Newton, of The Wood, Sydenham Hill, Lewisham, Kent and Kottingham House, Burton-on-Trent, co. Stafford.
In 1906 he was made Governor of The Honourable The Irish Society and continued in this role until 1921.
In his role as the Lord Mayor of London, Newton was asked to nominate individuals to fill vacancies in the Lieutenancy of The City of London. Two of those he put forward were his brother-in-law, Alfred Durant Watson, and his uncle, George Lord Beeforth, who had been a publisher in London (Fairless & Beeforth), a co-founder of the Doré Gallery and in 1894 the Mayor of Scarborough, Yorkshire.
Sylvia Pankhurst
Newton was a magistrate by virtue of being an Alderman of the City of London. He sat on the bench of the courts in the Guildhall and Mansion House. It was there on 20 October 1920 that Sylvia Pankhurst, a suffragette and editor of the newspaper The Workers Dreadnought, appeared before him accused of sedition. This was due to four articles published in her paper. She defended herself but was found guilty and sentenced by Newton to six months in the second division.
Death
Newton died at Harrods in 1921. He had travelled from home in an automobile with his wife on their way to the store. When they arrived, Newton had a seizure and fell back into his seat next to his wife. A doctor was called but Newton had died. It later transpired that there was a high dosage of strychnine in his indigestion medicine, enough to kill a large number of people. The medicine had been made up on prescription by the Harrods pharmacist. At the inquest she described her working methods and precautions with poison, saying that it would not have been possible for Newton's medication to have become contaminated with strychnine in the pharmacy. Newton had complained that this new bottle of medicine had tasted very bitter so it seems unlikely that it was self-administered. The doctor who conducted the post-mortem said at the inquest that Newton's heart was in a poor condition and he would not have lived much longer, although the strychnine had contributed to the death. The jury returned a verdict that death was due to heart failure.
Family
Newton married Elizabeth (Lily) Jane Watson (1856-1945), the daughter of Sarah and Joseph Watson who was a yeast merchant living in Mitcham, Surrey. Lily and Alfred Newton had two children, Sir Harry Kottingham Newton, 2nd Baronet (1875-1951) and Muriel Prudhoe Newton (1878-1975), who married in 1902 George Parsons. His great-grandson, the Rev. Sir George Peter Howgill Newton, the 4th baronet (born 1962), is the vicar of Holy Trinity church in Aldershot.
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pub mod kitties {
pub struct cat {
meows : usize,
pub how_hungry : isize,
}
pub fn cat(in_x : usize, in_y : isize) -> cat {
cat {
meows: in_x,
how_hungry: in_y
}
}
}
| 2024-04-19T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6052 |
Early induction of Fe-SOD gene expression is involved in tolerance to Mn toxicity in perennial ryegrass.
Manganese (Mn) toxicity limits plant growth in acid soils. Although Mn toxicity induces oxidative stress, the role of superoxide dismutase (SOD, EC.1.15.1.1) isoforms in conferring Mn tolerance remains unclear. Seedlings of ryegrass cultivars Nui (Mn-sensitive) and Kingston (Mn-tolerant) were hydroponically grown at 2.4 (optimal) or 750 μM Mn (toxic) concentration, and harvested from 2 to 48 h. Kingston showed higher shoot Mn than Nui at 2.4 μM Mn. At toxic supply, shoot Mn concentration steadily increased in both cultivars, with Kingston having the highest accumulation at 48 h. An early (2 h) increase in lipid peroxidation under Mn excess occurred, but it returned (after 6 h) to the basal level in Kingston only. Kingston exhibited higher SOD activity than Nui, and that difference increased due to toxic Mn. In general, Mn-induced gene expression of Mn- and Cu/Zn-SOD isoforms was higher in Nui than Kingston. Nevertheless, under Mn excess, we found a greater Fe-SOD up-regulation (up to 5-fold) in Kingston compared to Nui. Thus, Fe-SOD induction in Kingston might explain, at least partly, its high tolerance to Mn toxicity. This is the first evidence that Mn toxicity causes differential gene expression of SOD isoforms in ryegrass cultivars in the short-term. | 2024-05-11T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6556 |
Q:
Error Showing Data Base Data with Spring MVC
Im so grateful of the help this community has offered on my learning and production experience, i come to you with another question, thank you in advance.
Ok, i have a Flex + Spring + Hibernate + Tomcat + Mysql application that has been in development for 3 years. So now i need to add some html views on them. So what i intend to do is plug the jstl/jsp part of the spring framework to the project.
All the logic of the application is called from the view (flex) through one controller called CatalogFacadeImpl. So what i intend to do is create a bunch of controllers that call the method of CatalogFacadeImpl and throws the results to the new jstl views.
Problem is i´m having trouble connecting the mvc Controller Class, ModelAndView data to the jsp/jstl file.
Right now, in tests im making, i have the controller call the CatalogFacadeImpl like this:
public class Welcome implements Controller {
private String successView;
public static final String MAP_KEY = "categorias";
private CatalogFacadeImpl catalogFacadeImpl ;
public ModelAndView handleRequest(
HttpServletRequest request,
HttpServletResponse response) throws Exception
{
List lista = catalogFacadeImpl.getUserList();
return new ModelAndView(getSuccessView(),MAP_KEY,lista);
}
public String getSuccessView() {
return successView;
}
public void setSuccessView(String successView) {
this.successView = successView;
}
public void setCatalogFacadeImpl(CatalogFacadeImpl catalog){
this.catalogFacadeImpl = catalog;
}
}
Which when i debug it , lista brings the right objects with the data! so it works!
The view without jstl works fine also, however when i add the code that should bring me the ModelAndView Success info i get the error :( here is the code (note, the html code doen't show right because of the editor, but it´s and html with the jstl code added):
taglib prefix="c" uri="http://java.sun.com/jstl/core"
<html>
<head><title>Example :: Spring Application</title></head>
<body>
<h1>Example - Spring Application</h1>
<p>Lista de usuarios</p>
<c:forEach items="${lista}" var="lista">
<tr>
<c:out value="${lista.userName}" />
<div></div>
</td>
</tr>
</c:forEach>
</body>
</html>
And error i get:
<html><head><title>Apache Tomcat/5.5.26 - Informe de Error</title><style><!--H1 {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;color:white;background-color:#525D76;font-size:22px;} H2 {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;color:white;background-color:#525D76;font-size:16px;} H3 {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;color:white;background-color:#525D76;font-size:14px;} BODY {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white;} B {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;color:white;background-color:#525D76;} P {font-family:Tahoma,Arial,sans-serif;background:white;color:black;font-size:12px;}A {color : black;}A.name {color : black;}HR {color : #525D76;}--></style> </head><body><h1>Estado HTTP 500 - </h1><hr noshade="noshade" size="1"><p><b>type</b> Informe de Excepción</p><p><b>mensaje</b> <u></u></p><p><b>descripción</b> <u>El servidor encontró un error interno () que hizo que no pudiera rellenar este requerimiento.</u></p><p><b>excepción</b> </p><pre>javax.servlet.ServletException: javax/el/ValueExpression
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServlet.service(JspServlet.java:273)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.InternalResourceView.renderMergedOutputModel(InternalResourceView.java:142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.AbstractView.render(AbstractView.java:239)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.render(DispatcherServlet.java:1142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doDispatch(DispatcherServlet.java:879)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doService(DispatcherServlet.java:792)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.processRequest(FrameworkServlet.java:476)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.doGet(FrameworkServlet.java:431)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:690)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
</pre><p></p><p><b>causa raíz</b> </p><pre>java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: javax/el/ValueExpression
java.lang.Class.getDeclaredMethods0(Native Method)
java.lang.Class.privateGetDeclaredMethods(Class.java:2427)
java.lang.Class.getDeclaredMethods(Class.java:1791)
java.beans.Introspector$1.run(Introspector.java:1272)
java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
java.beans.Introspector.getPublicDeclaredMethods(Introspector.java:1270)
java.beans.Introspector.getTargetMethodInfo(Introspector.java:1136)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:387)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:220)
java.beans.Introspector.<init>(Introspector.java:368)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:220)
java.beans.Introspector.<init>(Introspector.java:368)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$TagHandlerInfo.<init>(Generator.java:3729)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$GenerateVisitor.getTagHandlerInfo(Generator.java:2132)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$GenerateVisitor.visit(Generator.java:1600)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$CustomTag.accept(Node.java:1442)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Nodes.visit(Node.java:2166)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Visitor.visitBody(Node.java:2216)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Visitor.visit(Node.java:2222)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Root.accept(Node.java:457)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Nodes.visit(Node.java:2166)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator.generate(Generator.java:3321)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.generateJava(Compiler.java:199)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:296)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:277)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:265)
org.apache.jasper.JspCompilationContext.compile(JspCompilationContext.java:564)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServletWrapper.service(JspServletWrapper.java:302)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServlet.serviceJspFile(JspServlet.java:329)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServlet.service(JspServlet.java:265)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.InternalResourceView.renderMergedOutputModel(InternalResourceView.java:142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.AbstractView.render(AbstractView.java:239)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.render(DispatcherServlet.java:1142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doDispatch(DispatcherServlet.java:879)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doService(DispatcherServlet.java:792)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.processRequest(FrameworkServlet.java:476)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.doGet(FrameworkServlet.java:431)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:690)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
</pre><p></p><p><b>causa raíz</b> </p><pre>java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: javax.el.ValueExpression
org.apache.catalina.loader.WebappClassLoader.loadClass(WebappClassLoader.java:1363)
org.apache.catalina.loader.WebappClassLoader.loadClass(WebappClassLoader.java:1209)
java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:374)
java.lang.Class.getDeclaredMethods0(Native Method)
java.lang.Class.privateGetDeclaredMethods(Class.java:2427)
java.lang.Class.getDeclaredMethods(Class.java:1791)
java.beans.Introspector$1.run(Introspector.java:1272)
java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
java.beans.Introspector.getPublicDeclaredMethods(Introspector.java:1270)
java.beans.Introspector.getTargetMethodInfo(Introspector.java:1136)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:387)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:220)
java.beans.Introspector.<init>(Introspector.java:368)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:220)
java.beans.Introspector.<init>(Introspector.java:368)
java.beans.Introspector.getBeanInfo(Introspector.java:159)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$TagHandlerInfo.<init>(Generator.java:3729)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$GenerateVisitor.getTagHandlerInfo(Generator.java:2132)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator$GenerateVisitor.visit(Generator.java:1600)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$CustomTag.accept(Node.java:1442)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Nodes.visit(Node.java:2166)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Visitor.visitBody(Node.java:2216)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Visitor.visit(Node.java:2222)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Root.accept(Node.java:457)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Node$Nodes.visit(Node.java:2166)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Generator.generate(Generator.java:3321)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.generateJava(Compiler.java:199)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:296)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:277)
org.apache.jasper.compiler.Compiler.compile(Compiler.java:265)
org.apache.jasper.JspCompilationContext.compile(JspCompilationContext.java:564)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServletWrapper.service(JspServletWrapper.java:302)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServlet.serviceJspFile(JspServlet.java:329)
org.apache.jasper.servlet.JspServlet.service(JspServlet.java:265)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.InternalResourceView.renderMergedOutputModel(InternalResourceView.java:142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.view.AbstractView.render(AbstractView.java:239)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.render(DispatcherServlet.java:1142)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doDispatch(DispatcherServlet.java:879)
org.springframework.web.servlet.DispatcherServlet.doService(DispatcherServlet.java:792)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.processRequest(FrameworkServlet.java:476)
org.springframework.web.servlet.FrameworkServlet.doGet(FrameworkServlet.java:431)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:690)
javax.servlet.http.HttpServlet.service(HttpServlet.java:803)
</pre><p></p><p><b>nota</b> <u>La traza completa de la causa de este error se encuentra en los archivos de diario de Apache Tomcat/5.5.26.</u></p><hr noshade="noshade" size="1"><h3>Apache Tomcat/5.5.26</h3></body></html>
A:
Smells like a classloader problem.
javax.el.ValueExpression only appeared in JSP 2.1, and Tomcat 5.5 only supports JSP 2.0 (see version matrix).
Something is clearly asking for javax.el.ValueExpression, though, and I suspect you've packaged a copy of the JSTL, JSP and/or Servlet libraries in your WAR somewhere - those libraries may be for a newer version of JSP, and they'll clash with Tomcat's own libraries. Have a look to see if that's the case, and if so, remove the library from the WAR.
Also, your JSTL declaration is out of date. It should be
http://java.sun.com/jsp/jstl/core
not
http://java.sun.com/jstl/core (this is the old, pre-JSP 2.0 URI).
| 2024-06-04T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4121 |
Clinical, biochemical, and molecular findings in three patients with 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria.
3-Hydroxyisobutyric aciduria is a rare entity and affected individuals display a range of clinical manifestations including dysmorphic features and neurodevelopmental problems in the majority of patients. Here, we present two novel patients with 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria. To our knowledge, these are the 11th and 12th cases of 3-hydroxyisobutyic aciduria reported. It is believed that a deficiency in 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase is the most likely cause of this disorder. Measurement of 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase activity in fibroblasts homogenates of the two newly identified patients and a previously reported patient, however, revealed similar activities as in control fibroblasts. Since other enzymes with overlapping substrate specificity could conceal abnormal 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase activity, we cloned a candidate human cDNA for 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase (HIBADH). By heterologous expression in Escherichia coli, we showed that the product of the HIBADH gene indeed displays 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase activity. Mutation analysis of the corresponding gene in the patients suffering from 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria revealed no mutations. We conclude that HIBADH is not the causative gene in 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria. | 2023-12-26T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3233 |
Q:
Laravel can't find service
I managed to create custom validation rule following: http://www.sitepoint.com/data-validation-laravel-right-way-custom-validators/
My only problem is that in laravel 5 there is new file structure. It should be:
in <?php namespace App\Providers; ValidationExtensionServiceProvider.php
in <?php namespace App\Services; ValidatorExtended.php
But laravel cant find my ValidatorExtended.php if its not in App\Providers. Error:
FatalErrorException in ValidationExtensionServiceProvider.php line 11: Class 'App\Providers\ValidatorExtended' not found
How do I tell laravel, to look in App\Services, not in App\Providers?
ValidatorExtended.php:
<?php namespace App\Services;
use Illuminate\Validation\Validator as IlluminateValidator;
class ValidatorExtended extends IlluminateValidator {
private $_custom_messages = array(
....
);
public function __construct( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages = array(), $customAttributes = array() )
{
parent::__construct( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages, $customAttributes);
$this->_set_custom_stuff();
}
....
}
ValidationExtensionServiceProvider.php:
<?php namespace App\Providers;
use Illuminate\Support\ServiceProvider;
class ValidationExtensionServiceProvider extends ServiceProvider {
public function register() {}
public function boot() {
$this->app->validator->resolver( function( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages = array(), $customAttributes = array() ) {
return new ValidatorExtended( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages, $customAttributes );
}
}
}
A:
You need to specify the namespace of your ValidatorExtended accessor:
<?php namespace App\Providers;
use Illuminate\Support\ServiceProvider;
class ValidationExtensionServiceProvider extends ServiceProvider {
public function register() {}
public function boot() {
$this->app->validator->resolver( function( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages = array(), $customAttributes = array() ) {
return new App\Services\ValidatorExtended( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages, $customAttributes );
}
}
}
or add a use statement at the top of your file:
<?php namespace App\Providers;
use Illuminate\Support\ServiceProvider;
use App\Services\ValidatorExtended;
class ValidationExtensionServiceProvider extends ServiceProvider {
public function register() {}
public function boot() {
$this->app->validator->resolver( function( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages = array(), $customAttributes = array() ) {
return new ValidatorExtended( $translator, $data, $rules, $messages, $customAttributes );
}
}
}
| 2023-08-30T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6576 |
A chassis of a swivel chair, also named as a tray of a swivel chair, is an important part arranged under a seating washer of the swivel chair, and the lift of the seating washer as well as the tilt angle of a backrest is adjusted thereby.
In the prior art, the chassis of the swivel chair usually consists of many parts such as an upper tray, a lower trimming beam, a rotating shaft and a spring device, wherein after an upper turn plate is fixed with the back side of a seat of the swivel chair, the swivel chair can be properly tilted around the rotating shaft and can reset automatically, so that users feel comfortable. For example, the Chinese patent discloses a tray (patent number is: 02287885.8), mainly comprising a base plate, a movable seat, a tapered pipe and an adjusting device, wherein the movable seat is movably connected onto the base plate, and the middle of the movable seat is connected with the tapped pipe of an air pressure stick, and the movable seat is welded onto the movable seat with the tapped pipe by the tapped pipe fixing plate; the adjusting device comprises an adjusting lever, an adjusting plate, a torsion spring a and a torsion spring a fixing plate, wherein the adjusting lever is inserted into the movable seat, the adjusting plate is fixedly connected onto one end of the adjusting lever, which is inserted into the movable seat, one side of the adjusting plate is contacted with the air pressure stick, and the other side thereof is connected with the torsion spring a; a rotation stopping sheet of the adjusting plate is arranged on the other side of the adjusting plate.
The adjusting device of the tray of the swivel chair is completely adjusted by the torsion spring, while for the users with different weight, the needed force of the torsion spring should be different, so that the product is not very good in universality. Aiming at the problem, the Chinese patent with the patent number of ‘201020264417.6’ discloses a rolling shaft-adjusted tray of a swivel chair, wherein the gravity applied onto the surface of the chair is conducted into the reset force of the backrest, so that the swivel chair can be basically used for the users with different weight without being adjusted. However, when users sit on the chair provided with the tray and backwards tilt, as a part of the human gravity is supported by the backrest and the proportion is gradually increased, the gravity applied onto the surface of the seat is gradually reduced, and the reset force conduced by the gravity to the backseat is reduced along therewith, so that the reset force of the backseat is insufficient when the tilt angle is maximum, and the reset force excessively depends on the elastic recovery of an elastic reset device, therefore, the chair in the prior is limited in the target people scope, the users with light weight are hard to tilt, or the users with heavy weight are hard to reset to get up after titling, thus the most reasonable matched reset force can not be achieved. | 2023-09-28T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8414 |
Pools & Spas
This backyard upgrade came our way as a referral from someone working with the clients. It went on to win an award, making it all the more special.
The overall project included a free-form concrete pool and spa. But a special part of the design is where the spa was placed — it’s actually hidden inside a large grotto with a high waterfall cascading over it into the pool.
“We constructed the grotto from large moss rock boulders,” says Deck and Patio’s Dave Stockwell. “The ceiling is of structural steel and concrete. We also added a tanning shelf inside the pool in the shallow end large enough so that lounge chairs can rest in the water.”
The pool was then surrounded with a handsome Techo-Bloc tumbled paver patio and Deck and Patio finished it all with lush landscaping.
Pool Grotto:
A key element in giving the pool grotto a natural feel was the extensive use of moss rock. Placing these rocks requires skill and experience. They need to be positioned in a way so that water spills over them like it would appear in nature — like something you’d see on a mountain hike or woodland stroll.
Pool Waterfalls:
The majestic high waterfall spills into the free-form concrete pool — just outside the spa. The waterfall doesn’t flow out from the walls of the pool, but is fed by a meandering man-made stream overhead.
Spa Inside Pool Grotto:
This is the view of the pool seen from inside the spa grotto. Note how private the spa is because it is nestled inside a cove made from moss rock boulders.
Techo-Bloc Pool Patio:
The beautiful design of these paving stones was also inspired by nature as well. The clients chose them for their handsome earth-and sand-tones which we laid out in a random pattern. They offer the perfect contrast to the blue water of the lagoon-style pool.
This project won Deck and Patio a prestigious Silver Medal from the Northeast Spa and Pool Association (NESPA).
When we previously highlighted this Deck and Patio backyard ‘spool” (a cross between a spa and pool) several years ago, our blog posts showcased only the finished project.
However, because this spool has remained a popular download across our social media platforms even today, we thought readers would like to see some of our file photos (below) for this project. They capture its various stages — from the first marking of the grass, to the finished landscaped custom spool with waterfall.
Short Summary of Project
The homeowners decided on a ‘spool” for their yard because they didn’t have room for a full-sized pool.
A spool would also allow them to enjoy it year-round. They could opt to run cool water in the spool during warm months, and hot water during cold months and cool evenings.
In addition, the mechanics of a spa provides the benefits of hydrotherapy massage — not to mention the amazing experience of sitting under flowing water from an added waterfall.
Spool: Before, After, and In-Between
‘Before:’ Deck and Patio used orange paint to mark the areas for the new spool, waterfall, patio and landscaping.
“During.” Winter was upon us not long after we began the project. We did have time to dig out the area for the spa which would give us a head start come spring. Then we covered the hole while we all waited for it to arrive.
“During” Spring As soon as spring came, we began building the concrete shell. As you can see the ground was still hard but the hole was already dug allowing us to proceed early.
“During” Waterfall Addition: The huge boulders required for a natural-looking waterfall can weigh tons and special machinery is needed to put them in place.
‘Before’ Landscaping: Here a member of our team is marking out the landscaping areas for behind the waterfall up to the garage. You can see (on the right) the spool and waterfall are already complete. You can also see a small segment of the new patio.
Testing of Waterfall: This is day we tested the waterfall. The completed spool is 8’ x 10’ and is vinyl-lined. Note the patio was complete also. The patio was built using Techo-Bloc paving stones (Elena in Sandlewood) which are durable and will withstand a lot of activity and weather changes.
“After” Landscaping: First photo angle of “after” job complete. A new fence was added for contrast and a bit of drama; a rushing stream flows through the large moss rock boulders to become a waterfall flowing into the spa.
“After” Landscaping Second angle of “after” job complete. Here you can see the garage, fence, patio and spool; you can almost feel the warmth from their natural gas campfire. The end result is a beautiful backyard oasis tucked nicely into a corner of their new backyard upgrade.
Good grief. Just as you begin planning a garden or backyard upgrade, another snow storm pounds Long Island. What’s an outdoor, deck, patio, waterscape, or barbecue-loving enthusiast to do?
If you promised yourself that this spring you’d create the outdoor environment you want, no need to be put off by the snow.
“People think they can’t begin landscape planning until the ground is perfect,” says Dave Stockwell, owner of Deck and Patio. “But if you wait until the snow melts and the weather is finally warm, you could find yourself behind a big queue for a landscaper’s attention.”
Google Earth App
Believe it or not, experts like those at Deck and Patio, don’t need to see the ground to begin planning a project. Granted. It is helpful to see close up an existing patio or pool that’s being upgraded or replaced. But much of our planning can be done through surveys and Google Earth.
Sure, you may be thinking. Deck and Patio can see under the snow to the possibilities of a backyard refurbishment, but how does a non-expert grasp what it all will look like?
“It’s understandable that a homeowner would not want to proceed blind,” adds Dave. “And they don’t need to. Through computer animation, we’re able to work up a plan in 3-D that gives a good approximation of what the finished job will look like. There’s no need to rely on one’s imagination.”
Deck and Patio Project Using 3-D Animation
Every aspect of this backyard paradise — infinity (vanishing edge) pool, custom in-ground spa, swim up-walk up bar, pond/waterfalls upgrade, extensive patio, and outdoor kitchen was first done on a 3-D animation program that allowed our clients to literally fly over and walk around this project —even their gas campfires. This especially helped them appreciate the water-to-water views they would experience from the pool and spa.
Pre-spring Landscape Planning for Backyard Upgrade:
For these homeowners, the 3-D renderings helped in a slightly different way. After work began, when their yard was full of piles of dirt and stones, they panicked. But the 3-D animation really helped show how their original very flat property would be made to appear larger once different patio levels were created. In addition, they could clearly see what their backyard would look like from the deck and various parts of their house.
Backyard 3-D Animation Plan
Completed Backyard Upgrade
Sometimes a backyard 3-D animation (left) not only helps show what the yard will look like — including from different perspectives — it also allows for tweaking and changes as the project goes along.
In the case of this Long Island, NY, project, the property had existing patios and a pool. The key was to decide what to keep and what to remove. One part of the design expanded the original confining upper and lower patios into both shady and sunny expansive areas. This also helped open up the space to allow unobstructed views of Long Island Sound.
In addition, Deck and Patio upgraded their pool and spa and added colorful plants and flowers to enhance these vistas.
Baseball Season
So, no worries about snow when it comes to landscape planning — even if you can’t see the ground.
You don’t want to risk getting in too long a line of those wanting landscaping work.
Of course, if towards the end of the month, the weather messes with the Yankees’ and Mets’ openers — that’s another story! If that happens, we’ll be shaking our fists at the weather right along with you.
Thanks to Fiberon Decking and Railing for use of the feature photo at the top of the page.
If during this winter’s record-breaking cold snap you sought haven in some warmer climate, no doubt you came back with more than memories of indoor resort comforts.
For example, when clients of ours a few years ago returned from Costa Rica they didn’t want to loose the happy family times they had experienced. A small country, bordered by two big bodies of water (the Caribbean and the Pacific,) they relished all that the sunny and water-surrounded country offered.
It’s not surprising, then, that our clients wanted to continue some of the happy family outdoor activities back home.
But they feared that creating their very own backyard resort — that would offer similar outdoor amenities they enjoyed on holiday — would be hard to achieve.
First, there were conflicting priorities between the husband and wife. She wanted cool places to relax with friends and he wanted to take full advantage of the sun’s rays.
Then, of course, there was the challenges presented by their property’s 12-ft elevation change in the property.
Pergola and multi-level patio
The solutions Deck and Patio recommended were to place their new vinyl-lined pool directly in the sun while at the same time creating an shaded area for congregating in comfort via a swim up/walk up bar with an overhead pergola.
To address the elevation, Deck and Patio’s design called for using the elevation for building a raised patio, with a wrap-around stair leading to the patio/pool and sunken swim up bar patio, plus creating a large pool natural stone waterfall area with plantings to hold back the grade.
Natural Retaining Wall
“We were able to design the retaining area without having to add rails or fences that might have blocked views of their resort-style free-form pool,” says Dave Stockwell, owner of Deck and Patio.
“Plus the addition of the natural stone waterfall with water slide didn’t just help act as a retaining wall, it also contributed to re-creating memories of their happy Costa Rican vacation.”
Custom In-ground Spa
To complete their backyard resort, on the upper patio, nearer the house, we built a custom in-ground vinyl-lined spa.
Operating separately from the pool and being just steps from their door, they can use this resort amenity all year long.
The clients were delighted with their new retreat. And for an added bonus, the project won Deck and Patio several gold medal design awards from NSPI (National Spa and Pool Institute) and NESPA (Northeast Spa & Pool Association).
Considered the ultimate in outdoor living, this vinyl-lined pool includes a U-shaped granite-topped swim up bar with submerged bar stools.
Pool-side Bar (Long Island/NY):
The 32-foot swim-up bar is faced in cultured stone and rock and curves around to be enjoyed from the patio and well as from in the pool. It is a way of bringing everyone together — those who want to be in the pool and those relaxing on the patio.
Spill-over Custom Spa (Long Island/NY):
Even though it’s not near the pool, the custom spa was designed as a “spill-over” in order to provide the delights of a waterfall when sitting on the patio. The sounds are peaceful — truly reminiscent of their Costa Rican vacation.
Most of us have experienced something that just won’t fit. Be it an old pair of favorite jeans, or that comfy sofa that won’t squeeze into a new apartment.
And outside? Well, if your home is in Nassau County, Long Island, NY, there’s a good chance you live in a tightly packed community where there’s not much room for a lot of outdoor living amenities. The same is true for many parts of NY’s Suffolk County.
In addition, these New York communities can be bedeviled with strict town setback codes. So if you’re hankering for a full-sized swimming pool in parts of our neck of the woods, well, it might seem easier for a body builder to fit a pair of old comfy jeans over his massive new muscles.
Deck and Patio Project Showcase
Project Showcase: Long Island/NY
The backyard for this Long Island family wasn’t large. It sloped toward the house, and there was a bundle of challenging Town setback regulations. They felt a pool was out of the question.
However, the owners contacted Deck and Patio — initially just to change out their old deck for a new Trex Composite one. But after sharing their dreams for a pool with members of our team, they were thrilled to learn that it was more than possible. All that was needed was some creative ideas.
“One key to fitting the full-sized pool they wanted on this particular property,” says Deck and Patio owner Dave Stockwell, “was choosing a vinyl-lined pool. These pools can be built in just about any shape or angle, etc. This gave us great flexibility in designing it so it could conform to the contours of their yard.”
Another key element that Deck and Patio suggested was to take advantage of the property’s higher grade by abutting the pool against a new natural retaining wall of moss rock, plantings — along with a stream and waterfall that would splash into the new pool.
The final touch to the plan was a handsome Cambridge patio/pool surround.
Vinyl Freeform Pool/Nassau County, NY:
The vinyl-lined pool allowed us great flexibility in the shape of the pool. It was designed to follow the curves of available property space. Note that the pool steps are also vinyl-lined so no scrapes or roughness on the feet when stepping in or out.
Cambridge Pool Patio/Nassau County, NY:
Note how the Cambridge pavers (from Cambridge’s Round Table pavingstones) were set down in a herringbone pattern. The pavers’ have embossed dimpled surfaces that roll into soft beveled edges on four sides.
Additional Cambridge Patio/Nassau County, NY:
The homeowners asked for a second patio nearer the house. It’s an ideal spot that is also where they have an outdoor kitchen complete with refrigerator and BBQ. Bluestone stepping stones and lush Deck and Patio landscaping completed the project.
When the owners of this Long Island, NY, small sloped property first contacted the president of True Blue Swimming Pools, Michael Truehart, they expected that, since most of their small backyard had a sloping terrain, the pool company would design/build a pool on the only small patch of flat land available.
“But Michael felt it was a pity to use up that flat piece of lawn, where their children loved to play,” says Deck and Patio owner Dave Stockwell. In addition, the clients had revealed they hoped for more than a pool. There were several other outdoor living amenities they wanted.
Michael explained they were all possible, but it would require a lot of creative landscaping. A quality design/build landscaping firm could sculpt the seemingly unusable elevated terrain.
Needless to say, we were delighted that Michael recommended Deck and Patio as the landscaping firm to help them achieve their dream: a “natural-looking oasis that wows.”
“It can be daunting to create a backyard paradise in a small yard with a sloping terrain,” adds Michael. “To fit the size of pool they wanted, we also had to deal with stringent Town setback codes.”
True Blue and Deck and Patio worked closely to design and build all the following amenities:
— full-sized 24’ x 40’ vinyl swimming pool
— Wild Ride slide
— granite swim-up bar with 3 vinyl-covered in-pool stills
— diving rock
— Cambridge XL paver patio
— pool waterfall feature
— Tiki (Hula) patio umbrellas
— Outdoor shower
— lush plantings.
“Michael and his team, along with everyone at Deck and patio, were thrilled when this project won a local Bronze Medal as well as an international Gold medal from APSP (Association of Pool and Spa Professionals),” says Dave. “Working with companies of great integrity and ability — like True Blue Swimming Pools — makes all the difference.”
Small Sloping Backyard Fits Beautiful Oasis:
Despite the small and challenging terrain, this backyard upgrade included a pool and a Wild Ride slide, granite swim-up bar with 3 vinyl-covered in-pool stools, pool waterfalls (that help form part of a natural-looking retaining wall), diving rock, Tiki (Hula) patio umbrellas, outdoor shower, and lush plantings.
This pool was designed one one side with an exposed wall in order to address the problems of the sloping terrain. Deck and Patio veneered the wall in Cambridge Ledgestone.
Elevated Backyard Terrain/Swimming Pool:
One way the teams added drama to the lower patio area was to veneer the pool’s exposed side in Cambridge Ledgestone. It’s the backyard’s main lounging area and the perfect spot to relax while listening to the gentle sounds of the waterfalls running over moss rock.
Small Yard Goes Big with Amenities:
An impressive granite swim-up bar with 3 vinyl-covered in-pool stools, all shaded by Tiki patio umbrellas are just some of the wonderful amenities contributing to the “wow” factor these clients were looking for. Also note the charming stone step area leading to the diving rock — still leaving intact the lawn space where the children to play.
Most people are pretty certain their family will enjoy using a regular swimming pool. But a swimming pond? Not everyone is so sure.
One way to test the waters so to speak is ask yourself this question: Do we like swimming in lakes, the ocean, and swimming holes? If the answer is yes to any of these, then, you’ll probably love a natural swimming pond.
After all, families swimming in the ocean have probably brushed up against the occasional bit of seaweed and snorkeled to get close up to colorful fish.
So would it surprise you that in recent years, Deck and Patio (already known as pond experts on Long Island) has been asked to create several man-made ponds — designed especially for the clients’ swimming enjoyment?
In fact, here’s a video of people doing just that in a Long Island natural swimming pond created by Deck and Patio:
But what about bacteria?
In an earlier post on Aquascape Inc.’s website entitled Growing Up Around a Pond, the writer focuses on the ’10 most interesting things’ she has learned from having just such a pond:
all bacteria is not bad;
swimming in a pond is more fun than in a pool;
ponds are wondrous at night;
ponds are better than TV or video games.
We would have to agree with her. Snorkeling in a regular swimming pool isn’t all that exciting.
That aside, swimming in a pristine natural pond is very possible and thrilling. Using the right underlayment, liner, Biofalls and skimmers, bog filtration and water plants are all part of creating the perfect experience.
Pond/Playground Oasis in Brooklyn, NY
Deck and Patio Natural Swimming Pond, NYC
One great example of a swimming pond was this Deck and Patio project in Brooklyn. The heart of the project is, of course, its eco-friendly pond, which we built initially as a very shallow pond — only 8” deep.
That was deep enough so their young children could swim and play in it. However, we also constructed the pond to “grow” with them. We used boulders that are covered with fabric and gravel which, when they got older, could be removed — exposing a full-sized pond they can stock with koi — offering an entirely different experience for more mature children.
The finished natural playscape is reminiscent of a secret cove on a desert island. It boasts a swimming pond with a beach-style entry, three waterfalls, a rock climbing wall, a pirate-ship-style tree house, rope bridge, swings, exercise rings/bar, and three bubble-rock water features.
Natural Swimming Pond (Long Island/NY):
This pond is one of two ponds the clients had us create in their yard which overlooks Long Island Sound. Now you may think that our beautiful model is avoiding the ‘ewwww’ factor by using a floating device. But as you’ll see from the next photo below, she’s not bothered at all by healthy pond life. Indeed, this pond is pure and clean — a joy to swim in.
Pristine Swimming Ponds (Long Island/NY):
A key factor in a good natural swimming pond is to build it big and deep enough so that you can snorkel as well as have room to swim.
Swimming with the Koi (Photo: Courtesy of Aquascape Inc.):
The child in all of us loves natural swim ponds. This photo was published originally by a homeowner who wrote an Aquascape Inc. blog “Growing Up Around a Pond.” She captured her son in the photo encouraging a friend to join him in the pond.
Koi Ponds (Long Island/NY):
Some ponds, like this one, is intended as a koi pond and not a natural swimming pond. One ways you ensure a pond is sufficiently pristine for swimming is not to overload it with koi or other pond fish. This allows the aquatic plants and natural filtration systems the ability to absorb and “clean” the pond sufficiently for an enjoyable swim.
If you are so fortunate as to boast a beautiful property view, it’s not surprising you want to emphasize it. And one very popular way to do that is with an infinity pool — also called a vanishing edge, infinite edge, or negative edge pool.
Deck and Patio Infinity Pool Overlooking Long Island Sound
For the uninitiated, an infinity pool is an optical illusion that suggests pool water is vanishing out of the back edge of the pool, and the beautiful property view appears connected with it.
In the two award-winning projects we’re highlighting today, it is views of Long Island Sound and its bays that are “connected” to the pools. However, it’s important to note that any lovely spot on a property can be the focal point of a vanishing edge.
Zoning laws may present roadblocks to infinity pools. In tother cases, the property itself may present a few challenges. That was the case in this first project where its steep — and dangerous — slope or bluff at its edge was challenging.
Deck and Patio Infinity Pool Overlooking Long Island Sound:
Property Challenges
The homeowner for our first project (shown here and above), however, was savvy.
She knew that a vanishing edge pool would actually make the deep slope of her property an advantage and would become the centerpiece of a beautiful resort-style outdoor living area.
So, in addition to the infinity pool, we included a spectacular custom spa.
And we perfectly positioned the spa for the homeowner so she could enjoy the “vanishing edge” view out to Long Island sound from the spa as well as the pool and patio.
How Infinity Pools Operate
Catch Basin of Infinity Pool, Cove Neck, NY:
As you see from this second project in Cove Neck, Oyster Bay, NY, the water doesn’t actually disappear off the edge of the pool, it is captured and recycled.
The water is actually clinging to a recess in the pool wall which then drops into a catching pool below. And while this sounds simple enough, it requires a good deal of mastery to design it correctly. An undersized catch pool can almost never be corrected.
If the catch pool or basin isn’t large enough there won’t be enough water returning to the main pool and the catch pool will run dry. That can trigger huge water bills because it would have to be constantly refilled to compensate for not having enough room to store water. In addition, during rain falls, the basin could be overwhelmed, leading to it overflowing, or eroding or liquefying the soil behind it.
At the very least, it might cause the pool to shift, rotate or settle and then it’s no longer a vanishing edge, which is why Deck and Patio takes such great care to ensure it is done correctly.
Deck and Patio Infinity Pool, Cove Neck, Oyster Bay, NY:
Swimming at the Edge of Your World
Again, for this second project, it was the property’s spectacular views of Oyster Bay on Long Island’s North Shore that drew these Deck and Patio clients to such a pool.
Depending on where you are in this vanishing edge pool determines which extraordinary vista your eyes are drawn to.
Pool Landscaping (Cove Neck/NY): Landscaping can play a key role in enhancing the experience of an infinity pool and provide other charming “views” while swimming.
Vanishing Edge Pool (Cove Neck/NY): In both projects highlighted today, in addition to recycled pool water, a custom “spillover” spa was added for additional healthy aeration of the pool water.
When homeowners want to upgrade their properties, sometimes it can be a challenge to imagine all the changes that will be required.
So today we’re showcasing three sets of before and after photos that showcase how a collaboration with a reputable design/build firm like Deck and Patio can end up in an award-winning landscaping project.
Centerport, Long Island, NY
These homeowners were both outdoor enthusiasts with a property that had a nice water view. Their wish list included: an attractive modern-looking deck from where they could best appreciate their view; a deck/railing that did not in any way obstruct the view; and a conveniently placed portable spa.
“Before” of Deck and Patio Project in Centerport
It was clear a two-story deck was needed. But we realized that the deck also needed to be large enough to allow designated areas for grilling, dining, lounging and hot tubbing. Plus, the railing would need special consideration.
“After” of Deck and Patio Project in Centerport
An important choice for this Trex Deck project was the steel cable railing by Feeney does not obstruct the water views from any place on the deck. Deck and Patio built a custom spa “cradle” as a mount for their new hot tub. This positioned the spa so they could enjoy the views when inside the tub.
2. Dix Hills, Long Island, NY
When this Dix Hills family decided to update their 1980”s backyard pool area they called on Deck and Patio. They knew their old wood deck and red brick patios were small and unusable for parties and entertaining. But they couldn’t come up with a complete plan themselves to transform the space.
“Before” Deck and Patio Project in Dix Hills
“We introduced a unique concept to deal with the large wall behind the pool, and small patio spaces,” says Dave Stockwell, owner of Deck and Patio. “The idea was to remove the wood retaining wall, re-grade the slope and create a large natural waterfall, stream, and woodland garden.”
“After” of Deck and Patio Dix Hills Project
Once the stream and waterfall was complete, the next step was pressing the boulders into the surrounding slope to continue the natural presence of large boulders. Then the landscape crew installed natural woodland planting to tie in with the tall oaks adding color and evergreen shrubs to ensure year-round color.
Once the slope was stabilized, it was time for the pool renovation. After draining the pool and removing the liner, a poorly built concrete block wall was uncovered where we straighten the wall and filled the block in with concrete and steal rebar for strength. New vinyl covered stairs were added, plus new pipes, returns, skimmers, pump, filter and a new liner.
Cambridge Sahara Chestnut pavers were used to create a dramatic pool/patio area.
3. Brookville, Long Island, NY
When Deck and Patio first met with these clients to discuss a pool and patio upgrade — along with new fire pit and outdoor kitchen — we learned they also hankered for a spa to go with their existing gunite pool.
“Before” of Deck and Patio Brookville Project
The project included a complete revamping of the pool’s pipes, interior, finish and the incorporation of new swim outs at the deep, as well as a new Tech-Bloc patio pool surround.
They also initially wanted wanted a custom in-ground gunite spa added to their existing gunite pool. Instead, they opted for Deck and Patio’s suggestion of a custom installation of a portable hot tub.
“After” of Deck and Patio Brookville Project
With the portable spa operating separately from the pool, it could be used when the pool was closed down.
“We installed it in a way that allowed them to get a perfect view of what’s going on in and around the pool when using the hot tub,” says Dave.
And the clients didn’t have to sacrifice any drama. “The complete upgrade included an encased portable spa with a waterfall flowing out of it into the existing pool. A privacy wall also faced in stone stands behind it, topped with a fire bowl and second waterfall to create a spectacular setting — day and night.”
The above projects won Deck and Patio awards both domestically and internationally.
As the United States and its territories begin their long resurrection from destruction to having basic needs met, it is important to remember that, with time, the full joys of waterside/coastal living can also come back strong.
Island and coastal people are tough. Here on Long Island we didn’t need Hurricane Sandy (2013) to show us how much of a challenge Mother Nature can be. Our barrier islands regularly take a pounding. Beach erosion is an ongoing problem for counties and municipalities, as is rising sea levels. But we keep bouncing back.
In addition to our prayers and donations, we wish all our citizens a full recovery — like ones we were able to be part of after Sandy. As an example, we’re sharing today a refurbishment by Deck and Patio that included a multi-level Trex deck and vinyl pool.
Project Showcase
The owners of a waterside property — situated on a bay off the Atlantic in Bellmore, Long Island — were initially shaken by the loss of their outdoor living backyard amenities.
After visiting the site, Deck and Patio was inspired to design/build a new 3-tier Trex deck and free-form vinyl pool to replace what was lost. One reason we chose a composite decking material like Trex Transcend is not only does it hold up to intense sun, it won’t absorb water like natural wood will. Plus, Trex’s steel elevation framing provides an additional measure of security when strong winds hit.
Deck Level One
Custom Multi-Level Deck:
The backdoor of this home is set high above ground. In order to bring the outdoor space up to the same level as the home, Deck and Patio’s team divided the deck into three levels leading from the door, down to a new freeform vinyl pool and beautiful deck surround.
Deck Level Two
Custom Outdoor Kitchen:
Considering the vistas open to this home, maximizing them was an important factor in every part of our design. Facing in a different direction just steps from the seating area, level two of the new deck offered a custom outdoor kitchen/eating area.
A new grill, refrigerator, and smoker/cooker were set within curved custom cabinetry with a raised bar that mimics the Trex decking. The white vinyl railing offers dramatic framing around the warm wood tone of the outdoor kitchen and deck.
Deck Level Three
Elegant Multi-Level Trex Deck with Pool Surround:
In order to bring the outdoor space up to the same level as the home, our design called for three deck levels leading from the door down to a new freeform vinyl pool.
The Trex composite decking we used is a composite fabrication that eliminates cracking, rotting or splitting — perfect for waterside living. Trex requires no sealants because the composite materials are protected from UV rays; it also allows no damage from insects, water, or sun.
Trex Vinyl Pool Surround:
Again, considering the beautiful vistas open to this home, maximizing views was an important factor in every part of our design.
The pool is vinyl-lined; our design/build team added a Long Island boulder wall in front of some plantings to increase the natural look of the pool area; we also added a large custom diving rock.
Deck and Patio’s prayers and hopes go out to all our fellow citizens suffering from these recent hurricane disasters. | 2023-09-30T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2521 |
On the distant world of Genoad however, an entirely different battle was being fought.
Lord Admiral Asharen was infused with anger, a deep seated rage that was now seeping through his demeanor and what felt like into his very soul.
Weeks after the devastation of the duchy-slaughter a dozen or so lesser families had stood forth from Juggerns influence, as predicted his efforts to garner power and habits of having fingers in every possible pie imaginable lead to an absolute dissolution of power as dozens of squabbling patriarchs stood forward with their sons and daughters so many times removed from the former ruling bloodlines - each with their heads filled with power plays, ideals of their sponsors and lineage and own dillusions of power. Each clogging what should have been an attempt to transition from disaster to greatness into the muddied waters of political backstabbing, bureaucracy and endless reciting of family lines and links that wasted time and served nothing other than to give Juggern his perverse fantasies of self-importance.
Meanwhile Lady Dirias had gone foward to the Scythian Empire - only to find out that their own Empire had been targetted by the same Immortal ploy, their Emperor now dead after years of illness, he slipped into a coma and passed away. The power gap of an heirless line of leaders was filled with an Immortal attack on their civilian populace and then a direct assault on the military leadership - her face was one of abstract horror as she watched their land-train network bombed to pieces, one of the Scythians mighty tower-cities (one that they described with the curious term "Arcology") blasted on multiple levels and then black-clad assassins teleporting out of nothingness inside the Scythians very senate building and gunning down every single Admiral and General they could assemble at the meeting that was supposed to decide how they would end the devastation of the "Immortal" war.
Lady Dirias was approached herself by an emissary of the Scythian Empires Office of Naval Intelligence, a Lieutenant to their leader-in-interim "Lord Hearcer" - a young man with sharp, piercing eyes hiding an even sharper intelligence, cropped black hair and cutting features - he introduced himself as Karsus and proposed a plan to move both empires into a greater future.
One that Juggern rebuked instantly - but the Scythians would not be held back - Genoan Grav-drives where exchanged for Scythian FTL drives and schematics to produce a number of provisional Genoan spacecraft - along with S.O.N.I military "advisers" to ease the transition into moving to full-blown space travel from what was a race that not to long ago only developed conventional electricity.
The problem was that these "advisers" now seemed to be everywhere - and Dirias has become what was damned-near a ghost - rarely seen and little heard. Whenever she did grace the world with a public appearance she was seen with at least Karsus attached to her side and the look of someone who had seen past death itself. While the Genoan people where getting results - Scythian Anti-matter generators giving regular, reliable power - Scythian medicines where making disease and illness a thing of the past - new building materials where revolutionizing the entire face of Genoad and the free flow of military technologies where turning the whole idea of armed combat on its head Asharen could not help but feel fundamentally unsettled by these events - and whats more, the youngest of the group - the Admiral Yassan had been unseen ever since the last meeting - vanished clean off of the surface of Genoad it was said.
All of this however was before the Scythians started to land en-masse, setting up small outposts on the edge of every city and military base under the guise of "Immunization centers" manned by S.O.N.I personnel, set up wit the purpose of preparing more Genoan forces against the ravages of the greater universe Karsus and Dirias repeated time and time again, but that did not change the fact that more and more Genoan troops where being whisked away into "Special field units" by Dirias shortly after being pulled through this scheme, never to be seen or heard from again.
He had to do something to save his people and find out what on Genoad was going on - so he had assembled the most loyal of his commanders to pull his men away - paperwork filed weeks in advance as a field exercise, the truth was - he was going to steal nearly a tenth of the Genoan armed forces and flee the territory ruled by the now deceased duchies and outwards into the coastal towns and villages and then beyond into the provincial seas - establish a new base of power and counter-spy on the Scythians own extent of power over his people.
He would be marked a traitor, a rebel - Dirias and Juggern would probably but the mark of death upon his head, Dirias from her masters leash, and Juggern out of good old traditional Genoan fear, but he had no choice left.
Here, in the last few minutes he would spend in his lavish military accomodation, he straightened out the imaginary creases in his deep blue admiralty uniform, carefully applied each of his medals to his chest, packed his shaving kit and then trimmed the outer most edges of his now gray mustache with his field scissors before packing those along with the rest of his items and donning his admiralty cap, he looked into the mirror into his own reflection - a look of steeled resolve as he then donned his ceremonial sabre and his combat pistol and left for the "operation" operation prepared below.
Outside it was raining, a state of permanent affairs on Genoad - rain was a thing that the small watery world had in abundance due to its nigh-tropical nature as the troops, tanks and hover skiffs assembled looked like something out of some form of alternate industrial world - whiffs of steam and electricity ebbed from vehicles as they where loaded onto the five massive Genoan hover-ships, vast Trident shaped vessels that floated by means of mono-pole magnets over the surface of large bodies of water, their hulls a pattern of gray and blue camouflage, brazen railings and gunmetal grays of cannons. The last paperwork was issued, orders made - and the five ships and the thousands of troops aboard took to the seas, abandoning the oldest and greatest city of Genoad to meet with the greater fleet over the horizon, too follow the path of their "Naval exercises" and then disappear into the great blue beyond.
Asharen would save his people, if it was the last thing he did with his life - he was Genoan, and it was his duty to serve.
A Cavorite beam pierced through space as the cloud of bullet fast red specks split at distances measuring in thousands of kilometers, each one pulling a high-gee Vanoeuvre to escape the Britannian fire that was crossing the short distance between the Scythian assault group and the Tiara station.
"Samurai flight, have located point of access - all units converge on designated position" A single Immortal pilot relayed, cold and detached over the squads intercomm system as Lord Shadowscythe watched as a small locator signal appeared on the holographic screen before him, hovering over the outermost arm of the centre Orbital elevator.
"Then remove it" A Scythian pilot interjected as the group rushed forwards, blisteringly fast red dots on a vista of black space and white stars, each fighter leaving its own distinctive blue vector trail behind it.
Across the group well over half of the fighters selected their targets and loosed a single 'fire and forget' Anti-matter missile each, the long slender missiles dragged behind the craft that launched them for just a moment before the missiles internal rockets kicked in and propelled the missiles far ahead of Samurai flight - each guided by onboard limited-AI systems to track their paths through Britannian AA fire and Cavorite beams. A lone missile or two detonated prematurely as they had been hit by enemy fire.
The rest however hit their mark - and the lone Britannian cruiser in mid-construction detonated into a blinding blue-white sphere of pure annihalation. Seconds later the sphere faded away into nothingness and the entire arm had been sheared away and the ship was nowhere to be seen - and Samruai flights point of entry had been made.
In actions that measured less than a minute Samurai flight had aligned their flightpaths to converge on the wrecked arm, splayed Britannian point defenses with focused laser fire and then shot through the wreckage of the arm and then inside the arm itself, the flight of 40 strong blocky red fighter craft now inside the superstructure of what used to be a cargo train system running down the construction arm, vaulting at high speed towards the end of the tunnel and towards the elevator structure at the stations center.
"Smash and grab in progress, expect limited resistance - you have your targets. Burn it all" The first Immortal pilot relayed as Lord Shadowscythe steeled himself for the grim brutality he was about to enact.
Lord Shadowscythe watched as the patterns of life aboard the Britannian station past his vision faster than his eyes could track, cargo trains and trucks loaded with construction materials, the beams and cross beams of ship super-structures of various Britannian capitol ships. Loading booms filled to the brim with armor plating and modular life support systems and power plants, weapon emplacements in various levels of construction of loading.
All these details shot past at blistering speeds, the air from the stations gaping wound pulling construction personnel off their feet and outwards into the void, Lord Shadowscythe himself yanking the control stick hard to avoid a flying body - a lone deck worker yanked from his feet, screaming all the way as Lord Shadowscythe narrowly avoided the lost soul for him to then impact on the shark grin of the Samurai fighter behind him - smothering its menacing visage in a crude splattering of blood and viscera.
He cringed for a moment and then re-focused on his goal, a kilometer of station passed in moments as the fourty strong flight of fighters shot through the tunnels like a bullet in the barrel of a gun into a vast open space that opened up into the central orbital elevator structure - a five hundred meter dome of control systems and storage bays that overlooked seven hexagonal elevators in an array that lead directly down to the planets surface and the underground forges beneath.
"Clear the elevators and hack the array - that's our ticket down to the surface" Lord Warhead ordered as the blocky fighter craft switched into their bipedal modes and settled onto the platforms - small antennea arrays where extended from a rough few as data packets, virus assault worms and chaff data spammed the Britannian networks from the inside out - jamming external doors wide open by exactly one inch and then turning off life support or force fields stopping explosive decompression, others slammed doors shut and then flooded entire corridors with fire suppression chemicals, choking those inside to death in less than a minute - in other cases defense systems meant to repel boarders with oppressive small arms fire turned on their masters as huge portions of the Tiara burst into firefights - shattering unprotected bodies and smearing their remains across the stations bulkhead walls.
Then, as chaos unfolded through the Tiara - the elevator crunched into life as the clutch released and the Orbital elevator began its descent towards the planets surface gaining gradual speed as the station above dissipated into the world above.
"At this point our intel drops short - all units fan out, hit as many subterranean power generators as you can to disable the defense network and keep your eyes open for Cavorite deposits - if you can, mark locations with refined materials for collection and destroy any raw deposits and manufacturing centers" The Immortal pilot from before spoke with a clear and empty tone as Lord Shadowscythe watched the moons surface growing ever closer through the poly-glass panels of the Orbitals windows.
Lord Shadowscythe took a moment or two to admire the view - the Orbital elevator still descending towards its target destination.
In the middle of a combat operation he was at least glad that Lord Warhead had kept himself quiet - but he was unsure of the real reasons why. Was it a simple urge for destruction forfilled or was it some form of bastardized professionalism in the field, or was it the fact that he had simply ran out of ego.
Whatever the real reason Lord Shadowscythe was glad for his silence as the Tiara above them exploded across the various subsections across its surface but held its integrity thanks to the other stations along the line of elevators - he watched a cloud of debris and frozen air molecules dance across the horizon of the moon in a handful of directions before the magnification lens in the HUD system kicked in and detracted the beauty of the moment with the horrible truth, marking the corpses of the dead as they drifted down, picking up speed to terminal velocity and their eventual collision with the moons surface.
He glanced away for a moment and the HUD removed the targeting reticules - the Britannian empire where enemies of the Scythian people but everything about this felt wrong, working with the Immortals - one of their plots - worsening the war in the aims of somehow saving lives.
In the pit of his soul he wondered to himself if any of these events would ever be worth the outcome, or like the once infallable Scythian Emperor he had sold his soul to darkness so others could brave a few more seconds of the light.
"ALL UNITS BREAK!" A Scythian voice yelled panicked over the TEAMCOMM system, catching Lord Shadowscythe and the other pilots by surprise as an orange lance of light shot from the planets surface and collided with the elevator.
Atomic bonds melted within a nanosecond, passing through a third of the structure and all of the Samurai fighters in the path of destruction and then onwards through the otherside and beyond the moons orbit - the pilots caught within didn't even have time to scream as their bodies turned into gelatin and exploded into pools of liquid and the blocky fighters exploded into clouds of metals, plastics and antimatter before they violently detonated and shattered the spire of the orbital, fire and atmosphere exploded into space as a bloom of death ruptured into the void halfway towards the moons surface.
"ALL FIGHTERS BREAK, BLAST YOUR WAY DOWN" Lord Warhead screamed down the TEAMCOMM channel as half the remaining fighters broke outwards from the tower and sped outwards and then down in expanding, jinked formations - engines burning at maximum capacity as they endeavored to avoid more of the Cavorite emplacement guns from the planets surface.
Lord Shadowscythe jammed the controls in panic as another fighter launched missiles at the battered remains of the elevator platforms, as the few remaining platforms burst into flames and tumbled downwards through the shaken remains of the spire, followed by the other half of Samurai flight as they shot down through the elevator.
Seconds later and the remaining Cavorite emplacements burst into live as beams of orange half-life lanced through space, another two Samurai fighters passed through the combined beams as the remaining fighters corkscrewed their pathways through the firepower of the Britannian defenses - their death screams never heard as the fighters atomised into clouds and exploded into violence and blue fire.
"All units, make your own way to target objective and make them suffer on the way down" Lord Warheads voice stated one last time as the fighters cut a path down to the moons surface.
Carnage ripped through the upper atmosphere as the Scythian and Immortal pilotted Samurai fighters raced down through and around the slowly descending spire that used to be the Orbital Elevator - each craft leaving smeared blue/orange flames in their wake as they pushed thier fighters beyond terminal velocity in order to escape the phased-orange beams of the Cavorite emplacements below them.
Lord Shadowscythe winced as the tower was collapsing around him, his own fighter just before ahead of the group as it raced down the tower as the crystaline central support shattered into glass segments each hundreds of meters long, twisting and bending the steel and titanium structures built around them in unholy directions as the tower could no longer support its immense weight, millions of tonnes of metal where about to come crashing down to the ground, burning their way through the atmosphere as they went.
Far above them the fightercraft's rear camera caught sight of the Tiara station, shattering into pieces acvross its mid section as the orbital elevator that used to support its gratuitous mass droppped away in massive chunks, the stations on each side of the linking walkways and catwalks activated thier bulkheads and emergency blockades as the station started to tear itself apart under the stress of gee forces, the no longer supported wieght of the station started to tear itself sideways, ripping through solid metals and tearing through power conduits and cables - shredding through whatever happened to be in the way, be it flesh, bone or otherwise.
A massive gout of flame ignites the skies far above and behind Lord Shadowscythe and a momentary second sun burst into magnificent life, whatever power generators and other systems used to support the mid section of the station gave their last breath of life and ended - a supermassive blast of energy and fire consumed what remained of the mid station as it finally tore itself away from the rest of the Tiara, leaving a bloody scar of dust, metal and glass to eviscerate through the now split Tiara station as the destruction carried through the rest of the stations.
Lord Shadowscythe focused once more as another lance of phased-orange light ignitied the path ahead - the Orbital guns still firing on the Orbital elevator as the structure ahead atomised into a cloud of dust - the fighters behind him jinked and turned to evade the path of the deadly beam as the HUD display flashed with warning lights and arror displays.
Speed was of the essence as the fighters sped past the beam before it completed its cleaving strike - seperating the already shattering tower in two, the previous section of tower already far above and behind them as the HUD displays flashed with warning markers as the end of the tower was rapidly approaching.
A magnification window appeared before his eyes as hidden low range lasers built into the combat harness and motion control systems followed his field of vision, magnifying the image of a dozen Britannian super-heavy tanks preparing at the bottom of the elevator shaft - each tank was a massive "Land Train" built of solid metal slabs and armour, covered in guns and plastered in the Britannian blues of their ground forces.
"All units, Britannian Super-heavies at the bottom of the shaft, targets are marked - tieing into TEAMCOMM now - open fire" Lord Shadowscythe relayed as a few short button presses and eye motions later marked the tanks for destruction. Second later more "fire and forget" Anti-matter missiles shot from the added missile racks of the fighters within the orbital structure and far ahead of the team - speeding faster and faster ahead and then finally making their fateful meeting with the tanks below.
Britannian troops had been making their move since the first alarms where raised - the garrison within had been using their Land-Train super heavy tanks as glorified trailer-dollies to move the masses of materials to and from the orbital elevators, today they had finally been used for their original purpose as the meager PDF forces prepared what was supposed to be a fire-corridor up into the collapsing tower.
Their folly had not been thought through by the unit commander, and at the last moment he cursed his own stupidity as more missiles than he could count came flying down the shaft, their final destination being the ground upon which he stood - before the pain of death could even register in his mind, his body had been utterly destroyed - not even atomic dust remained as man and tank alike dissapeared into blue/white flames as the entire platform burned away in the fires of a Matter/Antimatter annihalation - the floors, cielings and support towers of the entire room blasted away in less than a nanosecond.
The weight of what was left of the Orbital Elevator then took its place - no longer connected to the anchor structures deep below the elevator nexus - or even the rest of the room, gavity took its effect and what remained of the bottom of the massive ring of titanium and glass slammed downwards into the crater of the room, shattering everything that remained within before the core of the crystaline central tower followed immediatly afterwards, stabbing deep into the remains like a knife and exploded into a massive cloud of meter long shrapnel death.
A moment later more missiles exploded around the edges of the cieling, launched from the fighters racing past outside - another gout of blue/white fire and the collision of metals, glass and rock paused for a moment, cutting of the veins of support beams the entire structure was seperated and cauterised before the collision could complete its course - and the entire tower started to fall further sideways than down, Lord Shadowscythe and his fighter group hit the bottom of the shaft and changed into bipedal mode within seconds, weapons at the ready as they then burst in every direction from the shattered room and down the various sub-corridors and underground tunnels of the base before then being joined by the fighters outside - following their counterparts by transforming into bipedal mode and arming their weapons in mecha form before then following through the underground base in wolfpacks three fighters apiece.
As the Samurai fighters launched deeper into the base, explosions rocketted through the underground tunnels and caverns as a lone Britannian soldier - through luck or misfortune managed to survive the apocalyptic entry of the Scythian fighters with her embedded helmet camera intact.
Battle wounded and bruised, smothered in dust and debris - she coughed up wretches of blood and viscera as she crawled from the wreckage and ran before any more of the demonic Scythian fighters could claim her like they had just claimed the lives of her fallen compatriots.
Fire and chaos where king and queen of the cramped and twisting world that was the underground tunnels and corridors of the Britannian base and mines.
The fighters where now slowed from their previous bullet speeds to using frog jumps of speed - passing each other in turn as they reached another T-section or turning that marked the myriad of pathways between forges and refineries. Lord Shadowscythe turned another corner, the Samurai fighter with its Laser Gatling cannon and secondary Laser armed and hunting for targets as another three Samurai sped down the corridor ahead of him, levitating through the use of the jet engines now within the blocky humanoid fighters feet, Lord Shadowscythe jammed his pilot controls to join them and the fighter lifted clumsily off the ground before shooting down the shaft behind them, throwing mine-carts and hover-dollies away in the backlash of super-heated air from the fighters jetstream.
"All units, resistance is now minimal - no sign of either Cavorite or generators within eastern section, keep hunting" A reliably Scythian accent spoke in Lord Shadowscythe's earpiece as the fighters passed another cross section and descended to a lower level, the grays of concrete and metal changing for a more rocky hue of deep tan and older looking, partially rusted looking metal support beams.
The fighter at the lead of the group stopped for a moment and set down on the ground, weapons raised and wary - the fist containing the fighters missile compliment raised in a faux-"Halt" motion.
The fellow fighters moved in around the first as Lord Shadowscythe covered the rear of the formation as static washed over his HUD before stabilizing again.
The voice of the pilot behind him was Immortal, no mistaking the lower tones of the Terrorkahn pilots voice "Localized EM bursts, no associated radiation, no obvious source - not weapons fire but it is interfering with secondary systems. Advise caution."
"Move ahead on foot" Lord Shadowscythe ordered as the squad of four moved ahead down the shaft which then turned into a 30 degree downward incline, with another elevator platform at the bottom, loaded with container crates.
"We cannot get a reading this close, magnify on those boxes at the bottom of the shaft" He spoke aloud as the team of four focused.
"Box markings register . . . refined Cavorite - Military grade. That's our target, flagging it up on TEAMCOMM Hud displays now" The Immortal pilot spoke aloud as the team began a hasty descent down the shaft, almost skiing down the slope of the elevator with their rifles pointed down into the distance before them.
20 seconds passed as the Samurai fighters landed onto the platform with all the elegance of a flying brick, surrounding them where almost a hundred man-sized container boxes - all re-enforced and marked with hazard and warning labels to imply Military grade Cavorite - Lord Shadowscythe extended his fighter controls and the lower half of the Missile bearing arm split into a pair of crude manipulator claws.
Picking up a box and squeezing with some effort, his actions where rewarded with twisting metal and a ripping crunch as the re-enforced container gave away and a flow of fist sized red spheres rained from the box - Cavorite in its refined form was the closest thing to a mathematically perfect spheroid in the universe - the deep red coloration was the materials cross-insertion pattern from its native universe into our own mirroring the red-shift from the beginnings of time itself being reflected across time and space into the material that should not exist within it. As time and space continued the globules would eventually turn from red to a deep brown and eventually break and then become brittle as the universe succumbed to its eventual heat-death, in trillions of trillions of years time these globes would eventually shatter and whatever managed to worm its way into our reality, from a few mere atoms to the massive hoarde the Britannians where weaponising - would return to their native home, perhaps even taking some of our universe with it.
Staring at the globes he somehow felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end, as if he was not only looking into something that should not be, but a bizarre infinity - looking into a black abyss that never ended, he suddenly felt immeasurably cold and empty - devoid of hope, or joy, or any other feeling.
Something was staring back at him - it could see him, see through him - his heart and mind suddenly filled with a terrified apathy, the terror was all, the terror was nothing.
His lips moved, he wanted to vocalize a scream but he couldn't - his body stopped, refusing to move any further as he felt his vision cone and shift as the entire world suddenly smacked sideways.
Another Samurai fighter had just backhanded his own with its goddamn missile fist, sending Lord Shadowscythe flying backwards and down onto the elevator wall.
"SNAP THE HELL OUT OF IT!" Lord Warhead yelled over the TEAMCOMM as Lord Shadowscythe suddenly realized he was no longer alone, the entire fighter group had eventually joined his squad of four - low murmured voices both Scythian and Immortal alike passing instructions and orders as the fighters loaded up two boxes of the Cavorite apiece and moved back towards the shaft.
"There is a reason why we need this stuff, and only this stuff can do the job - the less you know, the more pieces of your mind you can keep hold of" Lord Warhead spoke blankly "We have three times what we need, now we need to target the generators to the Cavorite emplacement guns, blow them the fuck up and get back to your ship"
Lord Shadowscythe took a sharp breath and his fighter to its feet, and then returning to hovering above the ground - Lord Warhead rose up the elevator first, carrying his own supply of Cavorite with him, Lord Shadowscythe paused for a moment and looked over and above the Cavorite supplies on the platform before him and into the vast, black cavern from which it was being mined - it seemed neverending, it swallowed all light and sound - and it was obvious the platform itself rested far below where it was currently stopped.
Part of his mind wanted to see, wanted to know why he felt his stomach lurch at the thought of what rested below - but his rational mind fought through and overcame the temptation.
If the Immortals where helping the Britannians mine and refine this stuff, it was something that needed to end - he armed every single Antimatter missile he had remaining and set them to autofire/proximity mode and launched them into the darkness in every direction before he then jolted the Samurai's engines into action.
Far behind him he saw the afterimage of a blue/white explosion in the distance, followed by the characteristic boom of the missiles blast. He never knew what he had destroyed in that distance below, but somehow a part of his soul felt more akin with the world.
"Kato, give us a sitrep on the outside - ASAP" Lord Shadowswcythe spoke aloud into the TEAMCOMM relay system as his Samurai fighter trailed behind the rest of the group, each fighter hopping in the same four-strong fireteams down the intertwined corridors and boom-ways of the Britannian construction lines and walkways.
"Unab - stablish direct sig - own distu - annian fighters laun - ollapsing" Was all that made it through the blasts of static as the fighters made their way through the extended tunnels, avoiding the same pathways through which they had made their entry in order to target and destroy the C.G.E power systems somewhere between their current positions and the weapons far above their heads.
"Anyone else - nal disruption?" Another voice cut through the static washing through the bandwidth as the fighter formations came to a gradual halt.
"Short range comms only" Lord Warhead spoke aloud over his own fighters radio system "Something is tearing through the upper bands of the TEAMCOMM, piggyback messages across teams if you need a signal to Stormsword One"
"Any idea what it causing it?" Another Immortal Pilot asked.
"Someone probably couldn't resist temptation" Lord Warhead replied, Lord Shadowscythe assumed automatically that was a barb at him - but pushed it out of his mind with the other insults and insinuations Lord Warhead had made so far. Yet again the bastard knew exactly what was going on and simply didn't let him in on the joke.
Eventually he would have to make him pay for that, along with the other tricks Lord Warhead had left out - and then the lives he had doubtless taken after that.
The team began moving far slower through the entwined underground tunnels, no signs of life other than the Scythian assault teams criss-crossing their way through the tunnels, the facility rocked occasionally from a distant explosion - as the Tiara far above continued to tear itself apart.
"ALL UN - KNOWN CONTA - AAG DEAT - BREAK BREAK BREA - " Kato's voice screamed over a half-opened TEAMCOMM channel as every fighter stopped suddenly, each member of Samurai flight only receiving half of the intended message as the distant explosions where suddenly replaced with the sound of a low-based thrumbing in the walls of the complex, followed by the unmistakable sound of weapons fire.
Cavorite weapons fire.
"All units stop - converge on myself and Lord Warhead and piece together that message" Lord Shadowscythe barked down the TEAMCOMM channel as he waited for a torturous 30 seconds as portion by portion Samurai flight moved in on their position.
Moments later the short range TEAMCOMM system, unfettered by the static overwashing every long range channel combined through the fighters HUD systems and pieced together the message.
The message that sent chills down the spines of every pilot there, Lord Shadowscythe felt the familiar feeling of falling down a rabit hole return in full swing and even Lord Warhead stopped for a moment.
"ALL UNITS"
"UNKNOWN CONTACT HAS JUMPED IN SYSTEM"
"IDENTIFYING CONTACT"
"SHRAAG DEATHSPHERE DETECTED!"
"ALL UNITS IMMEDITATE RETREAT. BREAK BREAK BREAK"
Katos voice then stopped completely, static washed through the TEAMCOMM channel and the link to Stormsword One was registered as being utterly destroyed as the Cavorite emplacements far above continued their relentless firing patterns the distant sounds of explosions could only mean one thing.
The Tiara far above was no longer being torn apart by its own inertia, it was being torn apart from the inside out by Meson bolt rounds targeting and shredding every living thing in sight as railgun rounds fired at hypervelocities through open hyperspace/FTL rifts and inside the poor souls above, turning them into bloody sacks of meat from the inside out. Power cores ruptured and exploded and systems went offline one by one.
Lord Shadowscythe felt the edges of an all-encompassing fear edge around his mind, which he fought back with an attempt at determination and purpose.
Which was when the only clear communications channel in the solar system opened up, on every channel and wavelength.
The voice boomed through the cockpit speakers of every fighter, each systems speakers attempting to dim the voice that climbed higher and higher in intensity - raw, uncontrolled hate bleeding through the edges of synthetic systems and hardware buffers.
"I HAVE COME TO CLEANSE THIS GARDEN. IF YOU DO NOT REVEAL YOURSELF - THEN THE VASSAL WILL BE SENT TO RETRIEVE YOU. PERSONALLY"
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High in orbit the deathsphere continued its barrage - the endless fire of Meson guns tore through the stations above the pitiful fleshling moon - but it stayed at range until it could efficiently blind their range and then move in for the kill against the planetoids Cavorite based weaponry - weaponry that could not kill the Shraag but would damage the current vessel beyond the limits of its use.
Deep within the sphere - there was no bridge, no crew quarters, no real engine room - the entire space was endless tunnels and spaces, archways and corridors built in every direction all towards a single, central chamber.
The entire ship skittered, clattered and clicked - the noises of the mindless insectoid thralls - the first species to realize what the Shraag was when it forced its way between the dimensions, it seeped into their minds and turned them all to its cause - now they existed as nothing more than tools for the greater being to interact with the world, a trillion eyes, ears and fingers for it to possess and use for what little usefulness they displayed before it snuffed them out and replaced them with more capable beings.
The creature once known as Loveless stood in the centre of what would be considered the planets "bridge" as it watched through the thousands of eyes and sensors as its plans where coming to pass - far below every sensor it had at its disposal confirmed that another Immortal was on the planet below - its quarry, despite the fluctuations in its life-signs it would make another, worthy thrall to its mind.
It had hunted across many worlds for this - another "Immortal" to corrupt and infect to itself - another step in the path to becoming its true form once more.
The satisfaction was palpable, delicious even. But first - it needed to cleanse the garden.
Below them, Cavorite weapon emplacements fired their etheric beams in ever possible direction - the few Britannian crews that still manned them did everything in their power to hold the line and make the cost of their lives equal in the amount of blood they would spill before they died - heroes all to the rest of the Empire. Their families never seeing the fallen loved again.
Little below them, The Scythian invasion team. Already fleeing from their snatch and grab in every possible direction to find an escape - Stormsword One was lost, presumed destroyed, and with them the only hope of escape until they found another craft capable of escaping the system, FTL, hyperdrive, Warp, wormhole or otherwise - the vague plan was to find a civilian vessel of any type and jump it before the Shraag ripped every soul on the little world away from their bodies in bloody fire.
Lord Shadowscythe turned and jinked another corner as the rest of the Samurai fighters moved around and between each other as they endeavored their escape.
Aboard the Deathsphere far above the creature that lurked and linked its way through the sacks of meat aboard started to focus its coalesced energies, struggling to link together the threads of the being that was far greater than itself, but was also itself - using the body it knew as "Loveless" as a node for the others around it, focused intently on the stations below, following the former lines of orbital elevators and down into the rock.
Then it concentrated, visualising tunnels and walkways - catacombs and storage systems.
Then bodies, burned, charred and cindered in the conflict between the other petty meats on this world where distorted. Somehow something on that world was blocking its greater abilities - its mind blurred and out of focus the deeper it went until its concentration broke and it was forced to start again closer to the surface.
It dug its mind into what would be described by others as "fingers" and clawed them harder and harder into the basis of its reality - a service corridor, low and wide and almost directly in the path of its prey.
Prefect.
Within moments reality rebelled as the creature forced its will, forming its way between the puny dimensions of this universe and bored a hole through what classed as the "space" between.
Black waves radiated from the vessel "Loveless" and its thralls, and then burst in a seeping mass of shadow - time froze for nanoseconds and bubbled into quantum foam states as the creature took a step forward.
Emerged.
Space and time reacted and dilated but the tunnel was complete - "Loveless" and thousands of the thralls stood forward into the tunnels, concrete grays and steel piping surrounded all, the smell of burnt flesh and conflict, the thickness of real, dirty air and the harshness of sulfur.
The lesser forms skuttled away, their lesser instincts kicking in as they strode walls, floors and ceilings. Chittering maws, jaws, eyes and claws, all covered in Armour plates inches thick and armed with handheld Meson cannons grafted into their very forms.
A memory flashed, too long ago to place where or when - but it was something old, something instinctive.
Millions of dead worlds. Trillions of corpses - a Garden almost free of taint. Glory and murder for all who dared to exist in its presence.
Still the great lessers resisted. The only ones who had managed to shield themselves when it had reached its full potential - it no longer needed its armies, as its mind expanded it turned all life, sentient, sapient or no - to dust - with the faintest of flickers of its power.
Yet they resisted.
So it found the insectoid ones, on the edge of sapience, the edge of sentience and forced its mind onto them, twisted its power into their evolution within two mere generations and poured the stolen technologies of its victims into them, half flesh, half machine and utterly mindless - now existing as nothing more than nodes for the greater beast.
It cloned and bred its beasts until they numbered in the millions and then poured them at its enemies, what they shielded themselves from psionically it destroyed physically until they created the great weapon that destroyed their species to send it back into its almost endless slumber.
And now, the weapon was again loose, but barely operational - and the fleshlings where split and fighting against each other, and some of them held the key to protecting itself against the weapon itself.
All that was left was to enjoy the wonders of its art, spreading death and unlife where it went, awakening the chunks of itself as it went until the first of the "Immortals" arrived, it would take him - it would twist him - it would inhabit and corrupt him and then it would control the key to true immortality, awaken its true self and present extinction to all others.
"Loveless" strode forward, every so often a still living flesh one would present itself - it took seconds to pierce their minds.
Britannians. War. Cavorite. Defend. Hope. Die. Scythians.
For the first time in an unending age it felt what it was like again to force its will on another being. A "female" "Britannian" "Engineer" she was wounded, but not dieing - armed with a "Pistol" she fired shot after shot at "Loveless" as it closed its pace - it felt no pain as the bullets evaporated before they even touched its true form. It lifted her by the neck from the wreckage that pinned her bloody form - it squealed in pain as it rose, held aloft by a single hand on the neck.
It looked at her, upon her and through her as she struggled to breath, struggled to curse, struggled to beg - it bored through her mind and soul before it felt satisfied with the few higher cognitive thoughts it could taste - it then exerted its power upon her.
She screamed in agony, writhing and noise as her skin and clothes atomized into dust, blood poured through its skin in uneven patches as it then evaporated before even touching the ground - it shook, it begged harder and then fell silent to the pain as it exerted more force, unbinding the atoms and burning them apart.
Moments later her body combusted, far too fast for the flames to catch - but the heat was enough to scar the flesh of the vessel. "Loveless" looked down to the dust that remained and then to the bloodied flesh of its palm, grinning as the corrupted cores stolen power healed the little wounds within moments of being inflicted.
Then its thralls found the first of its targets, the war machines made by those known as the "Scythians" energy beams and meson bolts crossed paths as Loveless strode with a purpose towards its mark.
"Sir! We have lost bulkheads 17 through to 37! Levels 1 through 9 are completely dark! Enemy forces on both sides are descending into the forges!"
Red lights flared and waned as the last alert klaxon heard by Britannian ears continued to wail its endless tone into the abyss.
The Weapons control center, a large dome like room that dropped into three levels was still crewed by the last of the Britannian forces of the Tiara defense network, tracking what few sensor grids they had left and opening fire with even fewer Cavorite defense guns from their hiding place little under a mile under the rocky surface of the little moon.
Britannian officers yelled orders as gunnery chiefs and ensigns took the slew of data they where being presented and turned it into cold hard retaliation - but their time was running out.
Outside the triple-hardened bunker doors the sound of gunfire and screaming could still be heard - the last steward defenders being felled by the ravaging hoards of monsters set loose by the Shraag.
And then, silence.
The last orders yelled across the dark and dusty room, dressed in sweat and fear - set the defense systems to automatic and let them prioritize targets.
Britannian soldiers of each rank and insignia then hid behind their desks and stations - arming their weapons for what should have been their valiant last stand.
A stand that never came.
Instead the unsuspecting waited, in fear and blood as the air in the room froze and grew cold - as if a wash of ice and static fell over the CIC. Slowly and surely each and every member of the group, be they hardened guards or lowly ensigns felt an aura of fear and hopelessness drop from the ceiling, an impossible emotional weight that removed any chance of salvation from the room.
Then, at their last moments a silence grew outwards from the door - the commander, a fat and fearful man realized they where never going to be invaded - they where being weighed up like meat for a butcher. His pistol dropped from his limp fingers to the ground as he felt the psionic presence of a thousand eyes pressing down on his soul.
Outside the door - the insectoid thralls of the Shraag raised their weapons - their Meson bolt canons lining up on their targets and opening the miniature FTL apertures that would guide the deadly railgun rounds inside their still living, still breathing targets, a moment late a single volley fired in unison.
Every single body bar one lone, solitary figure exploded outwards at the same time - fountains of blood and gore erupted from the boots of what used to be men and women, their bodies ruptured into bloody viscera and gore in a heartbeat as 47 Britannians where split across floors, desks, consoles, walls and ceiling.
The last light of a soul alive within the CIC opened his eyes - the world around him covered in flesh and blood spread across the room like the inside of some kind of demented abattoir, blood of his fellows dripping from his clothes, through his hear and onwards down off of his nose.
He looked down to his pudgy blood covered fingers and the pistol he had dropped to the floor as the triple-hardened blast doors simply ceased to exist and a being of dark light stood through into the room. The being known once as "Loveless" extended its psionic reach and simply started to pull the bases schematics, systems and passwords from the realm of the digital to the confines of its mind before it turned his attention to the last Britannian commander.
Within his mind? The last set of commands and controls not kept within digital systems - the fail-safes and protocols for the base defense systems and the self destruct for the dual-fusion generator deep beneath their feet.
The fat sack of a man quivered out of pure, primal fear - every single monster under the bed had walked up to the surface of reality and formed itself into this not-human man.
A drip of blood mixed with sweat. A single tear fought its way through the restraints of emotional conditioning. The scent of fresh urine filled the room.
" - we don't have much time left, this window is closing. The past and the future have already converged - "
The Shadowscythe's head pounded - his pulse thundered inside his head as his HUD indicated another target to be fired upon, the base had rapidly begun to fill with Shraag thralls, the sound of electronic lock and fire tones disappeared underneath the roaring thunder of laser and missile fire, another target was ripped into bloody chunks as the non-sentient AI locked another target and fired automatically as he flipped through target selection systems.
Through the thundering inside his head he could hear voices, far and distant - almost beyond the very realms of his hearing, as if a room full of people where deciding his fate from a place beyond his mind could even reach.
" - Do any of them know?"
"No. The nature of the multiverse is like a book flipped open at every page at the same time - even what you could hear then was beyond context - "
Far above, the empty command center buzzed with activity as the creature known as "Loveless" dropped the empty vessel that was the base commander to the floor - nothing more than atomised blood and dust remained, with the command codes within his mind he extended his psionic reach back into the realm of the machine - the Cavorite defence system guns switched targets and began charging.
On a distant monitor - smothered in blood and gore, a Scythian Veritech fighter was targeted and the weapon far above the surface turned and aimed - aiming almost directly at the ground itself as the weapon began its final charging process.
" - you can feel it, can't you? The walls of fate are falling down."
"Stop being so fucking cryptic god damn you! Enough riddles! too many have died for this!"
"You, the bloodied warrior, or him - the raging mind. The other that has given all and the maiden from the beginning. You have all had your paths changed by something beyond your compreh-"
Another explosion - another Veritech ripped to shreds by combined Meson bolt fire - Shadowscythe turned on his boost systems and evaded another infernous volley as Lord Warheads IFF transponder appeared on his hud display. Another gout of laser and missile fire ripped through the underground tunnel as the two veritechs combined their fire - Lord Shadowscythe could feel the anger and hatred building in his mind, in his heart - everything had gone to hell in a fucking handbasket. A mission he hated after a path of betrayal had him back to back with a man he wanted to grind so far beyond dead that not even the writers of history would know who he was. Surrounded by eldritch beasts and obscene creatures lead by a nascent mind of an ancient evil.
He let out a bloody, primal roar of anger as even more laser bolts and beams flew through the air. Blood, heat and fire." - well if you are going to be nothing but impertinent then here is the ultimatum. This is the last stop between worlds. None of them can stop what has happened - but some can stop the end of all thi-"
The Cavorite emplacement far above finalised its power systems - locked and loaded its safety interlinks and then released as terrajoules of power built up from geothermal and fusion generators far beneath vomited forth power to the weapons capacitor systems, which then fed the raw power into a beam emitted - directly into a chunk of Cavorite the size of a small house. Within less than a nanosecond the Cavorite beam formed and fired its beam down onto the Scythian fighter beneath - turning kilometers of barren rock into atomised nothingness as it then vaporised concrete and metal until it finally connected with the fighter within.
Lord Shadowscythe halted in fear for a moment as he recognized the orange hue of the Cavorite beam around him, he was ground zero to his own doom - his atoms would be ripped apart, and his only hope would be in not being able to feel the pain of his own death.
Except he didn't.
Within the boxes latched to the fighters hull - Carefully refined globes of Cavorite reacted - a beam shunted through another reality grinding relentlessly against the very skin of the Cavorite within - a defense mechanism to protect the eeping molecules of another reality against our own fought for dominance in a universe where neither should be.
An unrelenting force up against an immovable object.
The skin of the universe - trying to defend against a pair of fractures that should never have been forced up against each other, did the only thing it could.
It cracked.
One nanosecond, two veritechs where alone in amongst a horde of alien terrors fighting against the end.
The next nanosecond - nothing.
An explosion that had not been seen since the birth of the primal moon erupted from the skin of reality - expanding ever outwards until it violated kilometers of rock and metal - finally lurching out of the moons surface as a pillar of blinding not-light, ripping through everything in its path - an explosion 5 kilometers around and almost half the moons width cut through stellar gases and atoms until it blinked away.
The rest of the base vented its oxygen out from the newest fissure in its vast and broken skin, dragging Shraag Thralls out into space before what little gravity remained could hold them down, but the two veritech fighters where nowhere to be seen.
A ripple in time and space echoed off itself for a moment - forcing the last of the reaction into the only place it could heal.
He blinked against the wind hard pressed against his face, a moment of confusion and bewilderment gave way to a sudden realization.
He was quite simply, not where he should be.
White light and cloud filled his vision, the sky that was dotted through them was marked by a gray murk that stretched over an equally gray horizon. The sky was dull and mind fumblingly vast - potted with distant black explosions of smoke and fire. The clouds obscured most of the ground below, what little he could see was a patchwork of cement gray, glittering silver and white steel and distant orange fire.
A voice warked in his ear, the harsh tones of a radio channel but his mind missed the words as he looked down to his hands. Scythian combat Armour, more form fitting than what he was used to - and well worn in through the rigors of combat, some kind of mobile holographic console built into the wrist guards projected a keyboard and map display at him instinctively as he looked towards them, and then he looked down further again. The weapon in his hands was a model he didn't recognize, a multi barreled laser weapon, larger than the laser carbines he was used to but smaller than a heavy weapon - it was rugged and heavy, and utterly unknown to him.
The words "Assault Laser Rifle" filled his mind, he didn't know how he knew this, but he somehow accepted the fact that this was his weapon.
He looked left and then right, he was surrounded by fellow Scythian troopers on each side, in equally heavy Armour and carrying the same weaponry - somewhere between the marines he knew and SIBAS suits, integrated power supplies, shoulder based aiming systems and various other combat items built into form fitting holsters and mag grips on the legs and hips.
He was on a dropship of some kind, slower and more heavily armed than a carnivore class dropship - it had no less than three underslung weapon emplacements firing full blast from the underside of the craft, he had no doubt the other three where also firing at full blast from the other.
Another fact he should not have known, but he somehow accepted without question - as if he had somehow always known this fact.
The clouds beneath started to clear as he saw the vast city beneath. Shells of steel and concrete stretched in every direction in vast grid patterns, equally spaced to fill every space at every level - roads and platforms interlinked at every direction, a vast complex that continued onwards and beyond the horizon, a city not built by a human intelligence.
Another fact his mind somehow picked from somewhere and then accepted without question.
Fire from the ground increased in its intensity - in the distant skies a wing of Pirana class assault ships began a strafing run on the advancing Scythian positions, between him and them? An Immortal carrier parked on the ground, crashed from the battle in orbit - the Immortals had dug in and had been strafing both sides with hit and run assaults, preventing either side from achieving victory, beyond those - the target - an enormous fusion generator compound that was generating power for the shield generators high above, the latch and key for the entire battle.
A voice twinged in his ear, something about "Preparing to activate grav packs" followed by the rallying cry of the men around him as his feet acted without his volition and he jumped into the sky - arms stretched around him into the blustering winds of the horizon.
The cold of the harsh wind ripped against his face as the ground raced every closer towards him, cries in his earpiece shouted something about watching for "fire corridors" and "AA fire" but he ignored them, his brain placed his mind and soul halfway between here and somewhere else, as if he was not the only one inside his head for this - he was not alone, he had . . . someone else within him, and all the time they where fighting together, he could not be harmed.
Pre-cognitive narrative? The words jumbled through his head, they didn't make sense, but he knew that somehow he could not, he would not die here in this place. Not today anyway.
Gravity raced, pressing time towards his union with the ground below - his hand reached into his chest and with a brief tap he was suddenly enveloped in a bubble of air that surrounded him, he felt weightless and disconnected from physics as the bubble of gravity surrounded him, easing his gradual fall to the ground as he passed down between concrete hulks of the buildings around him.
Homes, schools, offices, hospitals - the long gone history of the lives that used to fill this place - a union of man and machine that covered a world and held up an empire. Held up an ally.
An ally that he now had to kill.
As his decent met with the floor begun, his feet touched the asphalt beneath and he began a short trot to the nearest cover, grateful that the civilian populace had been evacuated as the first Scythian shot was fired - he moved between burnt out buildings as the rest of his team appeared as green diagonal shapes and distance markers on the HUD display of his Armour - the group moving with silent precision between the former dead mans land of the inner cityscape towards the looming Fusion generator complex in the distance.
The Fusion Generator was the largest, and last of the facilities still operational on the planet, built like an old fashioned nuclear generator - a huge cooling tower that was tri-sected into three sections, its overwhelmingly huge cooling systems built into dual helix arrays, spinning endlessly within the structure to vent excess heat as harmlessly into the atmosphere as possible - it was transmitting endless wireless power to its own shield generators and those far above, keeping the entire planet off limits from the titanic forces above it - the teams goal was simple.
Drop within an acceptable distance of the facility. Check
Move towards the facility. Terminate any hostile elements.
His mind tagged for a moment on the wording of the order, a part of him questioned "terminate" rather than the usual "neutralize". The phrasing was off, the lexicon somehow wrong. At least Neutralize gave the option of a non-lethal means to remove a threat. Terminate . . . his brain hooked into this for just a moment but then somehow slid away from it - the questions within his mind clouded behind a fog.
Infiltrate and destroy the facility at any cost.
Exfiltrate the planet if possible. If not - disrupt and destroy as many hostile targets as possible.
He moved, low and fast through the burnt out remnants of a former highway system - hover vehicles of varying types that had used a method of refined monopole magnets to repulse against water streams within the roads themselves, taken and refined from the Genoans before they died out. Before everything turned.
His mind scratched at that detail - something was wrong here, wrong behind imagining - he ducked behind the rear of a cargo hauler as he watched a missile lazily career its path through enemy AA fire and collided with an office block in the foreground ahead of him, plumes of raw anti-matter erupted from the fire of the blast and melted the entire structure exploded outwards like an oversized firecracker - according to his HUD display, a dozen or so Buzzard class mecha units winked out in a moment, devoured by blue/white fire.
The flak fire above intensified in its patterns and arcs as more missiles fell to the ground, starting as dead weights in the sky until they fell beneath a certain height and then their rocket engines ignited and they ploughed into their intended targets with an unknowable ferocity.
For a moment the AA fire paused as a flight of unknown mecha units took to the skies, definable AN targets, but of a type he had not seen before, multi-armed winged beasts with jumpjets at all angles - they took to the skies as angels of fury, unleashing fire in all directions. He ducked for a moment and ran around to the corner to hide from the fire that came his way - red and green laser blasts peppering the ground where he had once been as they passed towards the Scythian lines.
One of the dropships he had recently been a passenger of opened fire with its six underbelly guns, shredding one of the targets before the rest combined their fire and decimated the offending craft - he watched as P.A.V.L fire burst from the buildings beneath - lances of blue fire reached up towards the mecha, taking out some of their number before their wielders moved onto another point to fire from.
Which as when he noticed a glowing red fireball falling from the sky, a Scythian Regent class frigate had strayed too close to the planetary shields and what remained of the Orbital defense grid, and had taken a mid-section hit - essentially bisecting the offending frigate that then fell to the only place gravity could take it, down to the planet beneath. He watched dumbfounded as the remnants of the ship fell through the fire and the flames of the battle in the air and collided with a skyscraper on its way down, leveling the oval shaped building and the blocks beneath before finally making its fateful meeting with the ground beneath and exploding into a humongous fireball that leveled well over a city block. Somehow with this bullet point to understate the conflict the fighting in the streets became more intense, more laser fire heard in the distance, more AA fire penetrated the skies above and the Immortals could be heard in the distance, the near-characteristic sounds of flachette guns pierced the din of the conflict abound, so he did the only thing he could have done in the face of everything else. He moved onwards.
Smoke and dirt filled the air as he moved ever forward, down tightly packed alleyways and vistas of open steel and concrete - bleached white by design but turned varying shades of black, brown, gray and red - the corpses of the dead filled the streets as he passed them, civilians and military alike - inter-spaced with drones and automa of every design available, worker drones alongside Havok and Tornado class mechanised combat drones - the streets and buildings long since turned into murderholes and trenches at every storey. The cities had long since fallen, been taken and then assaulted in turn - each side claiming temporary dominance in a never ending turn of war and bloodshed that had claimed this world time and time again since the Immortals had invaded.
He turned another corner, another empty street filled with the dead - the neverending silence of the air was punctuated by the distant cries of empty gunfire, the sound of a once living body screaming its last bloody breath before falling to the floor with a damp emptying of blood and gore.
In the sky above another craft cut a curdling screech across the sky - an Immortal fighter that had somehow managed to launch from the fallen carrier in the distance beyond had taken a hit of AA fire, a loose blast of distant railgun fire had hit the vagrant craft in its midsection, separating the power supply from the generator and the engine systems and the black slab of metal and plas-glass was falling to the sky with an ear splitting cry of its terminal dive before it collided with a distant skyscraper. The structure of white steel and gray concrete buckled and split across its midsection as it slowly became two halves of a building, the lower half buckling under the stress of its support beams being shattered into shards of indeterminate metal and the top half folding over itself to begin its meeting with gravity, falling in slow motion until it eventually became one with a highway overpass a short distance below, splitting the roadway in two and continuing onward to the ground below. Gravity and concrete made their terminal meeting far beneath his feet and a gout of fire erupted from a power mains below the ground, plasma and gas igniting in the air and spraying more dust and fire into the air.
His fingers grasped harder still against the Laser Assault Rifle in his hands, the titanium grip warming from the sweat in his palms - the weight of the weapon reassured him for just a moment, but he knew the entire concept was folly - death could come for him on wings swifter than a Scythian maiden at any point, an old battlefield legend said you would never hear the shot that would kill you.
A thought swept up to fight it for a moment, the other in his mind spoke without words - a knowledge he never seemed to have before seemed to remind him that he would not die here, not now anyway - not until his task was complete. An empty reassurance filled his mind as he moved past an empty vehicle, a ground car that had been used as an emergency services police cruiser. The ill fated vehicle had been part of the civilian evacuations - it had been burned out from the inside by an Immortal HIVE shell that had been fired from above - a strafing run - his mind assumed, the round had exploded without breaching the outside of the craft - it had burnt the occupants to cinders while leaving the hull intact, a crude mockery to those who even attempted to resist the Immortals expansionist genocide.
A split second later he was forced to push these thoughts from his mind, he ducked suddenly. Combat influences and a lifetime of training kicked in. He ducked down and around, behind the front of the vehicle as a green lance of light, Ionised plasma fire; filled the space where his body was about to be.
The assault rifle already armed and ready to fire, he lifted his arm around - hastily firing the rifle around his arm, using one empty hand to hold the weight of the firing arm as he fired blind down the highway section before him, filling the air with blue lances of laser fire - each barrel spinning in quick succession to bring death to his foes.
He fired long enough to realize the enemy had not returned fire, but he knew not to stick his head out and check. Instead he moved across to the other side of the vehicle and then around the corner, attempting to approach his enemy from the flank, a 45 degree firing angle from his last guess, he kept his head low and his breath slow and steady as he moved. A moment later he reached his firing angle as he lent his weight into the shell of the vehicle beside him and aimed his rifle around the corner to see his foe.
The machine was low, squat - a white metal brushed micro-mecha on a four legged based with a jutted angular torso and small camera-like headpiece linked into the laser rifle in the machines gunsteel fingers.
The aged TSOC machine moved in slow and clunky patterns - it had been assembled from the bits and pieces of older versions of itself - a burn pattern on one armour plate did not match with the rest, gunfire dents and plasma scorches that made a mish-mashed pattern of faux-urban camouflage across the machines metal skin - it launched another volley at the space around the corner he occupied not a moment ago. Another pattern of green lances filled the air - laser fire tore through the vehicles hull and eradicated the space where he had once been before the machine then moved up - placing him in the ideal position for an ambush strike.
He hoisted the Assault laser in his hands and shifted around the corner - the rear of the machine now facing him as he lurched around the final corner and levelled the weapon, the micro-barrels started to revolve as he pulled the trigger, filling the air between him and his target with a flurry of blue-white light that shredded the rear armour of the walking machine. The fury of laser blasts with the heat of a small sun ripped through combat plating and wiring as the machine turned on its hip axis, legs facing forward as the torso faced towards him and opened fire. He bolted behind his cover again as green splashes of after-light filled his vision, but he was already on the move.
A micro missile flew from the machine as it plodded its way back towards him and around the corner - as he ducked behind a nearby clump of conrete the 20 cm long missile collided with a building some distance before him and ripped away a support pillar of one corner of an office block, and the fire-gouted structure swayed, but against all odds - stayed upright.
He lifted the rifle above his head, and fired blind over the top of the cover he had taken, pulling his arm back down again to avoid the incoming laser fire as he then reached into his belt and pulled out of a pocket what looked like three metal cylinders connected to each other in a triangular formation.
His hud came flicked with a targeting reticule as he lifted his head for just a moment, long enough to target lock the incoming machine before ducking again - a quick flash of hud flashes and data windows and layout information flashed past his eyes until they where replaced with a small square that read "Target locked" inside it.
He then threw the three cylinders into the air together - activating their auto-detonation sequence, as they reached the apex of the throw, they exploded into a rain of directed miniature EMP blasts, light, sound and chaff particles - blinding the inbound machine as he took his chance to run for the office block ahead of him, green bolts of light splashed harmlessly around him as the blinded machine attempted to finish its programming and end his organic life - but found itself unable to resolve a hit as the weapon flew wild.
As he passed another corner, another concrete and steel pillar - EMP damping systems and backup program units kicked in and the four legged walker began making its move towards him, moving at a diagonal path towards him as he fired through holes and eddies in the wall - every so often a blue/white lance of light would connect with the machine, only for the machine to return fire with its own pulses of green heat and light, leaving scorch marks and irradiated concrete behind its target.
He ducked and weaved again as he moved behind another low-cut wall and made his way through the dirt and dust as his foe made its way further towards him, only for them both to be distracted by a low-flying screech as another Immortal Magog fighter tore across the sky above them both - dropping some unseen but not unheard ordinance on a nearby structure - causing the ground to shake and dust to fall from above.
It did however, give him the moment he needed as he lurched above the cover once more and levelled his Assault laser on the mechas head unit and opened fire, the first few shots bounced harmlessly off of the units armour - but the last few hit the camera unit directly and shattered the glass covering the camera unit as the blasts of light continued onwards and slagged the viewpiece mechanism and LED plates.
For a moment the machine wobbled on its feet, unable to continue its path as he moved from one length of cover to another - the rifle shouldered and firing full blast at the machine as it switched to RADAR and LIDAR based systems and the green bolts of light started flying at him again in full force.
As he stopped for a moment, he reached down to the armoured pocket on his leg and pulled out a stretched cylinder object with yellow and blue markings on one side - an Antimatter grenade and primed it for remote detonation, waiting for the right moment, seconds later the machine stopped firing and he threw himself around the corner, firing the assault laser with one hand and rolling the grenade with another.
Just as the machine drew its targeting system on him, he turned and ran - feeling hot, singed air behind him as the green bolts flew again. All he had to do was keep moving.
3.
2.
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The grenade, rolling along the concrete floor - had drawn to a close just close enough to the machines front legs to secure the killing blow as the atom supply of antimatter reacted in the vacuum chamber inside the grenade and let out a sudden explosion of blue light, taking the machines front legs and the concrete beneath it into obliteration in a nanosecond. With nothing to keep the machine upright - it fell foward on its face and through the new hole in the floor beneath it, smashing onto the floor on the level below and shattering what must have been several important systems. He had pulled himself upright and moved in to secure his kill. The machine, did not move - thoroughly deactivated he counted his blessings that it had only been a re-hashed model and not a production line machine, he holstered his assault laser to his chest again and took a moment to breath.
Not long to go now, a part of him thought - another strange thought that was not his own. He welcomed this one, it was right after all. | 2023-12-05T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6580 |
Several derivatized deoxytribdenucleotides have been prepared and analyzed by field desorption mass spectrometry. Such studies should illuminate the micro-environments important in environmental chemical carcinogenesis. | 2023-10-22T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/1439 |
Q:
Render similar data in ASP.NET by grouping
I am trying to create some dynamic html out of some data from db. My data returned from db is:
ApplicationName URL
------------------------------
AppName1 URL1
AppName2 URL1
AppName2 URL2
AppName1 URL2
I want that all URL's for a single application should be rendered under one heading of ApplicationName. Like:
AppName1
URL1
URL2
AppName2
URL1
URL2
Can anyone help me in the code for this?
A:
Your code behind probably has something like this, so you can access the items in your aspx markup:
public Item[] DataItems { get; set; }
protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
// get your list
DataItems = new[]
{
new Item{ ApplicationName = "Test", Url = new Uri("http://test.com/Home")},
new Item{ ApplicationName = "Test", Url = new Uri("http://test.com")},
new Item{ ApplicationName = "Test 2", Url = new Uri("http://test2.com/Home")},
new Item{ ApplicationName = "Test 2", Url = new Uri("http://test2.com/")},
};
}
Then in your aspx file, simply throw in some linq into the mix to perform the grouping operation:
<ul>
<% foreach (var aggregateItem in (from item in DataItems
group item by item.ApplicationName
into groupedItem
select new { Name = groupedItem.Key, Items = groupedItem })) %>
<% { %>
<li><strong><%= aggregateItem.Name%></strong>
<ul>
<% foreach (var subItem in aggregateItem.Items) %>
<% { %>
<p>
<a href="<%= subItem.Url %>"><%= subItem.Url %></a>
</p>
<% } %>
</ul>
</li>
<% } %>
</ul>
| 2024-05-25T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4515 |
Cinnamon French Toast Granola
Who doesn’t like french toast? Cinnamon buttery goodness topped with sweet sticky maple syrup. Now imagine that same flavor in the form of a healthy snack. I recently started making my own granola and I just had to share how easy it is. Many recipes I found called for honey but I was craving the deep richness of pure maple syrup, which is how I ended up with a cinnamon french toast flavor (yum!). Quality store-bought granola can set you back anywhere from $6-9 a pound. Homemade granola, however, is not only simple to make but it’s much more economical too. So here’s to healthy, homemade snacking on a budget!
DirectionsPreheat your oven to 325 F. Combine all your ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir well to coat. Spread the mixture evenly on two sheet pans and pop in the oven for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown. While baking, take the pans out every 5 minutes and move the granola around so that they cook evenly and don’t burn. Once the granola is done and cooled, seal in a airtight container and enjoy as a cereal, mid-day nibble, or as a yogurt topper.
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Q:
Which VPN Server Hardware is Best for Accessing from Mac Clients
We are an all-Mac shop (well, actually, a mostly-Mac shop - we have some Linux servers running behind the scenes). We do web applications development and our files and source code is all hosted in-house.
Our Mac-toting consultants would like to connect to the office to access files (AFP to shared volumes), update source code (subversion over HTTP/HTTPS), and demo software (HTTP through a browser) when they are on a client site.
Traffic will be light. We are a small company (and cheap), and do not expect more than 3 or 4 people to be connected concurrently. However, we need the solution to be reliable. Many of our clients and consultants are abroad.
Which VPN Server Hardware is best for this scenario? I would prefer something that uses standard protocols - I understand that L2TP, PPTP and Cisco IPsec are built in to the OS - so something that uses these protocols will be ideal. (I have seen quite a few VPN solutions that have horrible, buggy, and badly supported client software). An added bonus would be support for iPads as well.
Naturally, I would like it to not be too expensive (I told you we are cheap), though what I really mean is that I am far more willing to pay for reliability and built-in support, than for features I do not need.
A:
We used a Mac mini with Lion Server in the end. The VPN bit was relatively easy to set up. I followed the instructions at Mac mini CoLo (http://macminicolo.net/lionservervpn)
We also set up the same server to act as a DNS server. There is an EXCELLENT tutorial for this at Hoffman Labs (http://labs.hoffmanlabs.com/node/1436)
L2TP works brilliantly for connection from Mac clients, iPads and iPhones.
| 2023-10-30T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8904 |
Starting the new year is exciting — it is an opportunity to start off fresh and think about the change we want to implement in our lives. But about this time after the holiday cheer has died down, we may start to feel the stress associated with our new year resolutions. They may feel burdensome or unenjoyable and the urge to let go of them grows, which can often leave us feeling disappointed with ourselves. That’s a terrible way to start off the new year!
But it is not too late to take a different approach. Instead of a resolution, I urge my clients to choose a word to live by in the new year that encompasses a number of smaller goals they want to work on. A single word serves as a reminder of how we want to be.
Unlike a resolution, which often focuses on the negative or restrictive — “less junk food or more exercise” — think more holistically about your life in the upcoming year and something that you would like to work on. What type of person do you envision yourself being? What are some characteristics of this ideal person? After you have this vision, you can then figure out what word reminds you of it.
The word you choose is a theme for the new year that should permeate all aspects of your life. Last year, I chose the word “time” for myself: it served as a reminder to think of better ways to manage my time. The word nudged me to go to bed earlier, place boundaries around work and to give myself more space for self care — like reading and celebrating moments in my life. My vision was to feel more in control of my time.
Picking the word should be fun too. Do it with your partner, a friend or a family member. Get suggestions about what it should be and reflect on what makes the most sense for you — you are not alone in this activity!
After you decide on the word, commit to living by it. I often tell clients to write the word down and post it on the refrigerator door or to keep it in their wallet — whatever works best as a reminder. Hold yourself accountable or ask someone to help. Others will often be able to offer different interpretations of the word and can check in with you periodically. But importantly, be patient and compassionate with yourself in the process. Don’t let yourself get discouraged: half the battle is making the conscious decision to change in the first place!
One of the most rewarding parts of choosing a word to live by is that over a period of years you will make enormous personal progress. Progress may seem small each year, but the cumulative effect of these changes are durable. I encourage you to try using a word this year and promise you that it will be a completely different experience from those age-old new year’s resolutions. Wishing you a very healthy new year!
What is your word this year and what does it mean to you? Share it below!
This is such a great idea and a great cornerstone to revisit throughout the year to check in with yourself. I especially like the idea of hanging it up around the house or keeping it with you as a reminder of your intention.
Great points! For me, this is a mush healthier way to think of a resolution for the new year/ period of transition. Me mindful of an intention rather than something confining and rigid. My word for 2017 will be “love.” An intention to love myself and love those around me, even if I do not agree with their path. Thanks for the blog!
I’ve chosen a word for the last few years, and it has been enormously helpful. My word for this year is Permission, which is general enough for lots of possibilities (permission to…), but specific enough for me to measure my results during the year. Thanks Joe!
I think this is such an effective change from creating resolutions and love the idea of putting the word up on your refrigerator to remind yourself of it. It is so important to remember that this shouldn’t be an individual activity, because if you’re able to talk about it with others, they can help hold you accountable and be positive support for the change you wish to make.
I like the idea of choosing one word as a theme for the coming year. It feels more encouraging, more open and serves as a touchstone to come back to when I might feel off track. My word this year is “drive” to remind myself to keep moving forward and stay energized to follow through on intentions.
I love the idea of taking some of the pressure of that comes with new year resolutions. There is this sense that one has to come up with a goal like “lose 10 lbs!” which is really restrictive and is often thought of without much of a game plane. Choosing one word takes the pressure off which makes it much more achievable. Great job! | 2024-05-14T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6050 |
I play back that morning in my head on a regular basis. I get to Clapton train station – only to miss my train. Great, another 20 minutes’ wait for the next one; but strangely, another train pulls into the station five minutes later. Odd, since like most things that day, this has never happened to me before or since. Must be my lucky day.
At Liverpool Street station I switch to the Circle line. I was on my way to the Home Office to take part in an event celebrating a government project called the Russell commission, which was about encouraging young people to get involved in volunteering.
I was expected to explain what’s it like following an ideology that also has a bunch of maniacs in its midst
The train got halfway through the tunnel. First, a loud popping sound, like stepping on an inflated juice carton, followed by a sudden jolt forward, and then total darkness. Forty-five minutes waiting to be freed from the train, paramedics attending the wounded. Being told by the police that it was OK for us to leave, only for us to walk around the block in a zombie-like state. Taken to hospital on a commandeered bus. Hospital waiting room, TV screen, newscast – bombings across London. Shell shock. I’ve played that over and over in my head for 10 years now.
The scene outside the hospital pretty much summed up what the rest of my experience was going to be like. Being wide-eyed and extremely naive, I put myself forward to answer their questions. Journalists wanted to know my opinions on terrorism, as if being a Muslim suddenly made me an expert. I was expected to explain why these things had happened. What’s it like following an ideology that also has a bunch of maniacs in its midst, even if they are in the minority and only claim to believe in the same thing you do. Even when their actions tell you they clearly don’t. Sadly I was treated more like a suspect than a victim.
I was 24 years old, and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but I felt that I needed to answer questions from the media, because I felt that if didn’t speak up, who would? In the end, it seemed that some people simply blamed the acts of individuals on an entire community; but this is nothing new. Tony Blair once blamed the “black community” for gang violence. As though having the same skin colour instantly means you must have some insight as to why someone is inherently violent.
Now David Cameron is claiming that some Muslims are quietly condoning extremism. But there is no Muslim community, not in the way it is presented by any political narrative or the press. There are Turkish Muslims in Hackney, Bangladeshi Muslims in Aldgate and Indian Muslims in Leicester, many different groups with different social and economic issues. There are even Welsh Muslims in Wales. That’s right, white, native Muslims who were traditional peace-loving British citizens just days prior to their conversion, but now have become condoners of violence by default. Like an extremist light switch. One minute you are normal and the next you are combustive.
My main motivation to speak up now is because I see the same thing happen again and again
I am tired of having to explain that I am not guilty by association, though I do feel guilt. Not for being Muslim, but for surviving. I used to go to the memorial service every year in Hyde Park, but I can’t go any more. It is still too painful, and there are times when I hate myself for having lived when others died. For the anniversary this year I’ll be spending time with my family, but also just getting on with life, since to prevent myself from doing otherwise would let evil win.
Every time a similarly terrible event happens, I watch everything happen on cue, from the cinematic nature of presenting tragedy live on air, to day two, when the opinion pieces on why Muslims are bad for not speaking out start being written. It now feels almost normal to be blamed for something I had no part in.
In the race to find answers in the days and weeks after 7/7, it seemed like we all heard a million stupid opinions, while those of us unlucky enough to been part of such a horrible event were often ignored. At the time I felt really angry at how I was treated by a lot of people – many times I was told to “just get over it”. It took the best part of three years before I considered myself “recovered”.
My main motivation to speak up now is because I see the same thing happen again and again. So I would like to offer some advice to all. When a person goes through a traumatic event, please be aware that they will feel a barrage of emotions, and your duty is not to explain to them why or how they are feeling. Neither is it your place to judge how they feel. If you must do something, then simply listen. Ignore the rolling news that likes to position itself as more important then the lives of ordinary people who are caught up in these horrific crimes, with soundbites from the privileged outweighing the voices of those who actually suffer.
Shut up and listen. Because even as a Turkish/Cypriot/Macedonian Muslim born and raised in England who proudly calls himself British, who lived through these events and has witnessed many others, even I really don’t know why these things happen, but in truth, the chances are that neither do you. | 2023-09-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6543 |
Publius Septimius Geta (disambiguation)
Publius Septimius Geta, known as Geta (189–211), son of Septimus Severus, was Roman Emperor from 209 to his death.
Publius Septimius Geta also may refer to:
Publius Septimius Geta (father of Septimius Severus) (ca 110 – aft. 198)
Publius Septimius Geta (brother of Septimius Severus) (c. 143 – c. 203/c. 204) | 2023-09-25T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/9327 |
lookup locl_cyrillic {
sub uni0431 by uni0431.ital;
#ifdef ITALIC
sub uni0433 by uni0433.ital;
sub uni0434 by uni0434.ital;
sub uni043F by uni043F.ital;
sub uni0442 by uni0442.ital;
#endif
} locl_cyrillic;
lookup locl_sami {
sub Eng by Eng.UCStyle;
} locl_sami;
feature locl {
script cyrl;
language SRB exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_cyrillic;
script latn;
language FIN exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language ISM exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language LSM exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language NOR exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language NSM exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language SKS exclude_dflt;
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language SSM exclude_dflt;
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language SVE exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
language TRK exclude_dflt;
lookup locl_sami;
} locl;
| 2024-05-03T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2231 |
Slowing down surface plasmons on a moiré surface.
We have demonstrated slow propagation of surface plasmons on metallic Moiré surfaces. The phase shift at the node of the Moiré surface localizes the propagating surface plasmons and adjacent nodes form weakly coupled plasmonic cavities. Group velocities around v_{g}=0.44c at the center of the coupled cavity band and almost a zero group velocity at the band edges are observed. A tight binding model is used to understand the coupling behavior. Furthermore, the sinusoidally modified amplitude about the node suppresses the radiation losses and reveals a relatively high quality factor (Q=103). | 2024-04-24T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/9228 |
Q:
String case conversion javascript
So I really need help with something thats been bugging me for some time now. I have a function which looks like this:
var convertString = function (str){
// Place for additional code here.
return str;};
And what I need this function to do is to convert the string that comes with str.
Example: I need the scentence "I really LOVE JavaScript" to be converted to "i RE#LLY love j#V#sCRIPT"
I have no idea whatsoever how to accomplish this, please help!
A:
var convertString = function (str){
var s = '';
for (var i=0; i<str.length; i++) {
var n = str.charAt(i);
s += (n.toLowerCase()=='a' ? '#' : n == n.toUpperCase() ? n.toLowerCase() : n.toUpperCase());
}
return s;
}
FIDDLE
| 2024-02-07T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7341 |
Increase in crime but town ‘still safe’
Craig Turnbull
Linlithgow is still “one of the safest places to live” despite a rise in violent crime, anti-social behaviour and housebreakings.
That is the view of Police Chief Inspector Barry Blair, the local area commander for West Lothian.
He said it was “disappointing” to see the increase but assured residents they were tackling the issues.
Figures from the latest police scrutiny report October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 for West Lothian showed in the period April 1-December 31 violent crime in the town had rose from two in 2015 to 11 in 2016. Two of the incidents had carried over to the following year, the chief insp said.
Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour is up 12 per cent from last year from 343 incidents to 385, according to the report.
The chief insp added: “Any increase in the figures is disappointing but I don’t think that suggests Linlithgow is a dangerous and violent place.
“I would say it is one of the safest places in Scotland to live, work and visit.
“Figures along side that show minor assaults are down and the volume of crime continues to be low.
“There are issues of isolated incidents and we have addressed and targeted those.”
The scrutiny report also showed an increase in housebreakings.
Between April 1-December 31 2015 there were 15 compared with 21 for the same period in 2016. However, housebreaking detection had fallen 63 per cent from 87 per cent to 24 per cent.
“We’ve got an operation running targeting acquisitive crime. We have had some good results and have a number of enquiries that are coming to resolutions now.
“We are finding that it is organised criminals who frequently come from outside West Lothian.
“We’ve got good lines of enquiry so we expect the detection rate to go up but the number of housebreakings we are not comfortable with.”
As well as the launch of the police surgery in April, the local police team is keen to make themselves more visible and accessible to residents to combat these issues and others, such as speeding and anti-social behaviour.
Inspector Scott Robertson said: “We want people to be able to come to us if they have problems.
“We have community action teams who are working as hard as they can to try to make life better for people.”
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Venezuela’s New Petro-Backed National Currency to Start Circulating in August
July 26, 2018
The president of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro has announced that the country’s new cryptocurrency-backed national currency will start circulating August 20, local state news agency Telesur reported July 25.
Telesur reports that the new currency, the Bolívar Soberano (Sovereign Bolivar), will have five zeros less than the existing national currency Bolivar Fuerte (VEF) and will be anchored to the oil-backed Petro (PTR) digital currency. The Petro was launched by the government of Venezuela this February.
Maduro noted that the measure intends to align the financial and monetary system in the country “in a radical manner,” stating that the reconversion and anchoring to Petro is a “great hope” for developing a “productive, diversified and sustainable economic model.”
The president also said that the measure can help with inflation, shortage of cash, as well as mitigate the long lines at ATMs that have become routine for Venezuelans.
Maduro expressed continued confidence in the Petro, declaring that the state-backed digital currency “will end up being consolidated technologically and financially” and will embrace “all the national and international economic activity.”
Meanwhile, the reconversion has been criticized by a number of financial experts, with economist Maxim Ross claiming that the measure “does not solve anything,” Local 10 News reported in March.
Opposition legislator and economist Angel Alvarado also spoke critically of the move, telling CNBC that “taking zeroes off the money doesn’t fix a thing,” and it won’t actually combat inflation in the economy.
In late 2016, CryptoNewspeople reported that the Venezuelan bolívar had suffered a sharp decline in value amidst high inflation, which reportedly pushed Venezuelans to start buying Bitcoin (BTC).
Recently, the Venezuelan government has initiated a number of social projects funded by the Petro. Earlier in July, The Ministry of Habitat and Housing revealed plans to initiate a housing construction program for the homeless, funded by the Petro. In May, president Maduro announced the launch of a Petro-funded crypto bank to support youth and student initiatives. | 2024-03-06T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/1685 |
Q:
C# Control.Cursor and Form.Cursor...
Ok, as I understand things (and I'm probably wrong here), a Windows Form has a Cursor property and so do all child controls. This cursor is surprisingly defaulting to Cursors.Default, which is the arrow pointer. So far, so good.
Now, if I want a different cursor on areas of the form not covered by controls, I can check the form mouse move event and change the cursor therein. So now what I expect is that when the cursor is moved over the form, the cursor changes to whatever I set it to in Form.MouseMove_Handler, but when the cursor is moved over a child control of the form, it changes to the child's Control.Cursor.
However this is not what I see. I see my cursor changing when moving over the form, but when it moves over a child control, it remains as it was when moving over the parent form. The Control.Cursor property doesn't seem to be honoured at all.
Do I have to handle MouseMove, MouseEnter and MouseLeave events for ALL controls on my form in order to get this to work?
A:
From MSDN
Assign a Cursor to the Cursor property of the control to change the cursor displayed when the mouse pointer is over the control. To temporarily change the mouse cursor for all controls on your application set the Cursor.Current property. Typically you would set the Cursor.Current property to a wait cursor when populating a ComboBox or saving or loading a file.
The Cursor property is an ambient property. An ambient property is a control property that, if not set, is retrieved from the parent control. For example, a Button will have the same BackColor as its parent Form by default. For more information about ambient properties, see the AmbientProperties class or the Control class overview.
Notes to Inheritors
When overriding the Cursor property in a derived class, use the base class's Cursor property to extend the base implementation. Otherwise, you must provide all the implementation. You are not required to override both the get and set methods of the Cursor property; you can override only one if needed.
| 2024-01-26T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3051 |
College Democrats and Republicans host mock debate
By Caitlyn Morral
[Image courtesy of abcnews.go.com]
Students at St. Bonaventure University brought out their political opinions this past Thursday by hosting a mock presidential debate in the Walsh Amphitheater. The debate included five students who stood at their designated podiums. Two students represented Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, while the remaining three represented Republicans Ted Cruz, Donald Trump and John Kasich.
Hosted by the College Democrats and the College Republicans clubs at Bonaventure, the debate began with each candidate introducing themselves and what they stood for.
The introductions were followed by a series of questions asked by two moderators. The first question of the debate asked if there would ever be an “end game” with ISIS, especially since the terrorist group has recently attacked France and Belgium within the past few months.
Freshman Saige Flickinger, who was standing in as Hillary Clinton for the night, was the first to respond. Flickinger said that the utilization of virtual methods and using social media as a weapon would be a powerful tool.
Junior and biology major Nikhil Gowda spoke for Bernie Sanders for the night, and made his point imperative by pointing out that “we cannot combat violence with hatred.”
“I have been a huge fan of Bernie Sanders and the campaign that he has been running,” said Gowda. “I chose to participate in this debate representing Bernie Sanders because I used to enjoy being a part of our school’s debate team in high school. I thought that it would be nice to represent him because I strongly agree with the stances that he takes on numerous issues.”
Once both the Democratic candidates and the Republican candidates had given their answers, the moderator asked each representative to present to the audience ways in which they would combat issues in society pertaining to police violence and race.
Junior RJ Moavero spoke for Donald Trump, and answered the question by stating that the people at both the local and state levels know their people the best. He went on to say that, when a police officer steps over his boundaries, it should be reported as so.
Junior and biology major and political science minor Kevin Cannavina represented Ted Cruz, and contributed to the lecture by saying that the second amendment is the constitutional right that is being attacked the most in today’s society.
“I have been getting very interested in this election cycle, and joined the College Republicans this semester,” Cannavina said. “I think that this was a great idea by the College Republicans and College Democrats to try and increase interest in the election around campus. It was a great experience for me, and I had a lot of fun.”
The night continued with some humorous remarks, including Cannavina lightheartedly jabbing Flickinger about Clinton and her more recent government e-mail scandal. Audience members had fun as well, applauding and nodding with every statement that they agreed with from their favorite presidential candidate that was being represented.
After two more questions relating to the minimum wage argument and immigration policies, the debate came to a close. Students who might not have known much about the presidential candidates could leave with a better understand about what each person stood for in his or her political views.
Freshman and biology major Rachel Pelsang stood in for John Kasich, and was fervent about representing him and arguing with the rest of the panel.
“Choosing to represent John Kasich was a great way for me to inform students about the candidate that doesn’t get as much media attention,” said Pelsang. “Ultimately, the Republican Party needs a candidate that is not as polarizing as Trump if they hope to win the upcoming election, and Kasich is touted as that individual.”
In terms of hosting another debate like this one, Pelsang is hopeful.
“I would definitely do this again in the future,” Pelsang said. “It was a really great opportunity for the St. Bonaventure campus.” | 2024-05-18T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3025 |
I'm having screen problems with my Galaxy S8. What happens is, I randomly get a unnoticeable crack on my phone. I figured it out by putting my fingernail on the screen, and going through the the screen. And then I feel the crack on one part of the screen. After a while, the crack expands to where it's noticeable with the naked eye now. Then it gets to the point that I need to get a replacement phone.
The phone has not been dropped, and it's fully enclosed in a Lifeproof case. This is also not the first Galaxy S8 to do this to me, as well. Also, other prior Galaxy S phone models have done that in the past. Even T-Mobile gave me a replacement device through warranty, and didn't charge me anything. When it does crack in this fashion.
So after so many phone's being defective like this. I also went on Samsung's official fourm site and a post about this issue. But within 5 minutes, Samsung took away the post. Which the same thing happened again, when I made another post. Or posted it the same thing in someone else's post, to the same issue(which to me, means they're trying to hide something). Then I'm also called Samsung, a few times now and in the past about it. But they're pointing fingers at me. Blaming it on me, and they keep telling me how it's my fault. Which they then refuse to help me at all cost. So basically, I got absolutely nowhere multiple times with Samsung.
I've also seen on Samsung's official fourns site, other post about this related to the S8 and S8+. Even in one of them, they provide multiple links to other reports of the same issue.
Also, once or twice in the past period I've had to get a replacement device via insurance as well(because I was not so lucky with T-mobile then), for something that is a clear manufacturers defect! Which I think is totally unacceptable!
So now I do not know what to do question mark exclamation mark I honestly want Samsung to admit this issue! As Gorilla Glass used on the phone, is either cheaply made or has a defect!
Also, I think T-Mobile should let me get out of my phone because of manufacturer issues that Samsung is clearly not admiting multiple times with multiple Samsung Galaxy S models. Which even some of the models were brand new at the time.
I also, do not want to hear a generic response from any of the T-Mobile reps, in this community forum! I want a serious non-generic responses! Because I'm really getting fed up!
I really thank amd appreciate all the help, from other members, and the T-Mobile reps in this community forum in advance!
So basically, the bottom line is different Mario Galaxy S and specifically Galaxy S8 phones. I've been doing the exact same thing. Witch you pay so much money for the device, that this is completely unacceptable!
Gosh, this isn't a fun situation at all. It's pretty clear that you're trying to find a solution as well as make Samsung aware of what's going on. I searched high and low to see if we had any documentation about this. Unfortunately, it hasn't been defined as a known issue which in turn means that an insurance claim would have to be filed in order to get the screen replaced vs a warranty claim which was completed in the past for you. I know this isn't the news you were looking for as it sounds like you take pretty good care of your phones. LifeProof cases are the best, in my opinion! Again, I'm so sorry I can't be of more help to your situation. While we carry the device as a wireless provider, the issue ultimately lies with the manufacturer.
The thing is, this has been going on for me with previous Galaxy models when they were new on the market as well. Starting with the Galaxy S6 Edge+. I've even reported this to T-Mobile before. And if you look in my account from last year. You'll even see how you gave me two replacement devices under warranty, and up until today now you haven't charged me any fees for voiding the warranty. But it was strictly for the phone cracking on its own. Which again can be verified by you looking in your system. Not to mention there's also happened to me on the Galaxy S7, and now the Galaxy S8. This is a part of the Gorilla Glass be cheaply made, or having a malfunction. Which needs to be addressed by Samsung, and I shouldn't have to go through warranty, to replace something at the fault of Samsung.
Even on Samsung's official fourm website, there's a bunch of different post related to the S8 and S8+ wicker screen spontaneously crack on its own
The thing is, this has been going on for me with previous Galaxy models when they were new on the market as well. Starting with the Galaxy S6 Edge+. I've even reported this to T-Mobile before. And if you look in my account from last year. You'll even see how you gave me two replacement devices under warranty, and up until today now you haven't charged me any fees for voiding the warranty. So that to me means, that T-mobile, on the behalf of Samsung. Accepts blames for the screen craking in it's own because you never charged me a void fee, and accepted this under warranty. This was strictly for the phone cracking on its own, which again can be verified by you looking in your system. Not to mention there's also happened to me on the Galaxy S7, and now the Galaxy S8. This is because the Gorilla Glass is bing cheaply made, or having a malfunction. Which needs to be addressed by Samsung, and I shouldn't have to go through warray, to replace something at the fault of Samsung.
Even on Samsung's official fourm website, there's a bunch of different post related to the S8 and S8+ about screen spontaneously cracking on its own. I even made a post on the site, and with in 5 min it got completely removed twice. Which I wasn't threatening anybody, and I wasn't going against any rules on the site. That to me tells me that there's something fishy going on, remove a post twice in 5 minutes or less. But other post on Samsung's official fourm site. Claim, one reason is because when charging the phone it gets really hot, and causes the gorilla glass to crack. Then eventually expand, and get bigger.
So something clearly has to happen, and change!
I am a lawyer, and if Samsung doesn't get to the bottom of this, I have no choice but to send a letter to Samsung from my law office, and then file a lawsuit against Samsung. Maybe even a class action lawsuit, with the other people on Samsung official forum website. I totally understand, that T-Mobile has nothing to do with the manufacturer of the phone. Which this is nothing against T-Mobile, and I won't include you in this. But the reason I'm bringing it to you guys attention is because I've called Samsung at least 10 times. Plus the fact that it's been multiple models in a row, while they were new on the market. Plus I've even spoke to tier 3 managers, that was rude, nasty, didn't care, and even hung up on the call. That I've even called Samsung corporate, which doesn't care, and never wanted to speak to me. They just sent me back down to the regular 800 number customer support, which was again no help.
So at the end of the day, it's clearly not me other people are also having this problem. This really needs to be addressed!
Thanks for getting back to me. From the links you posted, I can see that there are a decent amount of users in the same situation that you are but none have received a resolution. Phone costs are continually rising and with the rising costs, we expect them to last for a while. I truly wish we had solid answers for you about the Gorilla Glass not living up to its standards. At this point, all we can do is recommend an insurance claim.
This is completely unacceptable! I was expecting more than a basic generic answer! I'm not going to accept anything less, then you guys stepping up to the plate and doing what's right for the customer! At this point, like I said before. I do not even want a replacement device through insurance or warranty! I want this to be resolved for the moral of the customer! Again, Samsung refuses to help me, over 10 times! They even completely remove my post from the same site I gave you the links from, within 5 minutes. To me, that is clear and evident. That they're are trying to hide the fact! We the customers, demand better and better responses!
Again if I need to take this to court, to prove a point I definitely will! As again, I'm an attorney and we'll do it myself! Because I'm not going to stand four generic answers, or Samsung do nothing about it!
Also, somewhere in this article they mentioned that the screen breaks on its own. Not to mention, I also see this post it on Verizon wireless official fourms as well. Which I'm not going to post a link to your competitor. You can Google this, and it's on the bottom of the first page. You will see this
I can clearly understand, if I were to drop the phone. But when the Gorilla Glass breaks on its own even for older models. Which there is a ton of Proof, to backup my claim as well. Then it becomes completely unacceptable! Also, it's unacceptable when the cell phone manufacturer, doesn't care! Also, when the cell phone service provider, just responds with the basic generic answers, and making us pay, to take care of a problem which is fault of faulty manufacturing and or faulty parts!
I honestly feel like, we're getting the middle finger. About this situation. Because all the answers, from Samsung and T-Mobile both. Is like there's nothing, Samsung and T-Mobile both can and want to do about it!
In my tech savvy opinion. Samsung needs to do a recall because of the faulty Gorilla Glass. Either by discontinuing phones that have faulty Gorilla Glass. Or really fix the faulty Gorilla Glass issues once and for all, and then replace the phones, where the Gorilla Glass broke on its own.
There's clearly a lot of evidence pointing in my direction, about faulty Gorilla Glass. Which again, even dates back to at least 5 years. Even wth different/older model Samsung phones, and other brand phones as well(which proves my point about my previous order model phones).
I clearly do not want a replacement device, via warranty or insurance! Again, I just want what is correct and morally correct, for the customers that spend a lot of money on these phones!
I've been a customer of T-Mobile, for at least 10-11 years now. I've always paid my bill on time, and always spent a lot of money over the years, upgrading to a newer devices. So I think that it's very wrong, how T-Mobile is handling this for me personally. Also, how Samsung is handling this for me and other customers having this issue. I think, after being a customer with T-Mobile for this long. I can request to get a reasonable response, that is not generic. Especially when I have a lot of Proof, to back up my claims. Which date back to a least 5 years, from what I'm finding on Google Search.
You told me to provide you any additional information. Which I did. It's been about two weeks, and I haven't gotten a reply back yet. Which I can also provide you more additional information, if you need it. As there's a lot of information laying around. That supports what I'm saying.
But I would please like to get an answer from you, before I go further with this. I greatly appreciate it.
am321 , I have reviewed all the links and info you have sent my way. I see that there are a lot of people talking about this. I will get this sent up to our Samsung contact but still at this point an insurance claim would be the way to go vs a warranty claim since it's not identified as a known issue.
But upon reading your response, I don't think going through insurance is acceptable!
T-Mobile and or Samsung needs to take initiative of this issue as a whole company. There's over 5 years worth of claims on different model devices, including even different manufacturers of cell phones that happened to use the same Gorilla Glass. It's clear as day that this is going on, and it's clear as day that the phone glass is defective due to this. They're honestly needs to be a recall and I would not accept anything less than that! Telling me to go with Insurance when I have 5 years worth of claims from other people and myself with previous model devices as well, I think is unacceptable the way I'm getting treated! I know for a fact you don't think this is right Amanda! But you don't want, try or care go to extra mile to do what's factually correct and morally correct!
So I intend to file a lawsuit if nothing is taken care of on a serious level. This is not a threat and this is not a joke. I'm very serious and interested in doing so because I spent a lot of money on products and this is the type of service I get in return! 5 years worth of evidence but no one wants to take initiative and do anything about it! Which again I am an attorney so I know the ins and outs and how to do this. If I don't get a legitimate serious answer I will follow through with this lawsuit! Because I don't think it's right for me, and I don't think it's right for everybody else that spends this money to get these type of issues. The S8 is supposed to be a top of the line "premium device". But it feels far from that being a "premium device" for the fact that it has clear as day manufacturer defects, but no one's taking initiative. When I pay premium prices for a "premium device" I expect premium service! Especially when it's not your fault and it's a defect of the glass, which is clear and evident. I completely understand if I damaged the phone or I broke the glass, but that's clearly not the case here! | 2024-06-03T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3810 |
b 1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to semiconductor devices such as metal semiconductor field effect transistors (MESFETS) and, in particular, to the gate structure used for fabricating such devices.
2. Statement of the Prior Art
Metal semiconductor field effect transistors (MESFETS) are well known and widely used in many electronic applications and are constantly subject to examination and experimentation for purposes of improving performance characteristics and construction techniques. As with many semiconductor devices, a very significant area of interest lies in high-frequency performance to allow more extensive use of the device in microwave applications. In the particular area of field effect transistors, FETS, it is known that the capacitance present between the control gate and the source electrode limits the microwave frequency performance of the device, and therefore various efforts have been undertaken to reduce this gate-source capacitance. These efforts have varied from reducing the size of the control gate to reshaping the conducting region of the semiconductor to reduce the capacitance while still providing adequate current control through the semiconductor. If the control gate is reduced too much, its ability to cut off or pinch off all current flow through the semiconductor region is compromised, thusly deteriorating performance.
For these reasons it is an object of the present invention to reduce gate-source electrode capacitance while still providing proper current regulation by the control gate. | 2024-01-25T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2363 |
Q:
Parsing json in angular2
I am trying to read the count of users in my angular2 application from services.
We have a swagger generate the stub from the service.
My stub (gpMapApi):
public findMapByIdsUsingGET(oId?: number, id?: number, extraHttpRequestParams?: any): Observable<string> {
return this.findMapByIdsUsingGET(oId, id, extraHttpRequestParams)
.map((response: Response) => {
if (response.status === 204) {
return undefined;
} else {
return response.json();
}
});
}
My Json response:
{"count" : 0}
My Typescript
public checkUserExist(oId,Id) {
this.gpMapApi.findMapByIdsUsingGET(oId,id)
.subscribe(response => {
if ((<any>response) !== null && (<any>response)['_body'] !== null && (<any>response)['_body']['count'] !== null) {
this.iCount = (<any>response)['_body']['count'];
});
}
But I get error saying "count" is undefined.
Error message from chrome
"Cannot read property 'count' of undefined"
how to read the json response.
Solution
Used
JSON.parse((response)._body).count
A:
It seems you are returning undefined but your checks in your Typescript are checking for null [where !== means strictly not equal]
If you change it to != that should perhaps fix your issue. If not, it will definitely not crash, and follow your if condition correctly.
Edit:
If you are having JSON parsing issues and your response variable is a string then you can to JSON.parse(response) instead of response.json() to get your Object.
Edit Final:
Ok based on your comment, it's evident that the (<any>response)._body is a String, which is verifiable by running typeof (<any>response)._body. Based on this the solution is simply JSON.parse((<any>response)._body).count.
| 2024-05-16T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4389 |
This study explores the role of the high affinity zinc site in the NR2A subunit of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in glutamate-induced neuronal cell death (i.e. excitotoxicity). Excitotoxicity is implicated in a variety of neuropathological conditions, including stroke, seizures and Alzheimer's disease. Effective treatment for some of these diseases is still lacking. A long-term objective of this study is to identify novel targets for developing new therapy. This laboratory has shown that an allosteric interaction between the high affinity zinc site in the amino-terminal domain (ATD) and the glutamate-binding domain of NR2A causes fast zinc-dependent desensitization. The role of zinc-dependent desensitization will now be studied with a "knock-in" mouse model in which the zinc site is abolished by a point mutation (NR2AH128A). The mechanism and structural determinants of this allosteric interaction will be studied in an artificial expression system (HEK293 cells). The receptor function will be assessed by whole cell patch-clamp recording and single channel recording. To probe the structural determinants, the ATD and the linker regions to the transmembrane domains will be mutated systematically. The following specific aims will be addressed: (1) To test the hypothesis that the allosteric interaction between the zinc binding site and the glutamate binding site reduces excitotoxicity without significant alteration of normal synaptic NMDA responses;(2) To test the hypothesis that the ATD of NR2 strongly influences the subtype-specific gating of NMDA receptors;(3) To identify the critical structural element in the ATD of NR2A that strongly influences the gating and zinc- dependent desensitization;(4) To test the hypothesis that transmembrane domains and their linkers to the ligand-binding domain play a critical role in the pH-sensitive gating and the allosteric interaction between the ATD and the S1/S2 domain. Relevance: This study will determine how zinc modulates a molecule called NMDA receptors. Glutamate is a molecule leaked from dying neurons that casuses more neurons to die and NMDA receptors play a critical role in this vicious circle of cell death. Zinc can reduce the activity of NMDA receptors by causing a process called "desensitization". Knowledge about "zinc-dependent desensitization" of NMDA receptors may lead to new drugs that can be used to reduce or block the cell death in stroke, seizures. | 2024-03-09T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/2922 |
Breakdown of the 9 Most In-Demand Programming Languages
It’s no surprise SQL (pronounced ‘sequel’) tops the job list since it can be found far and wide in various flavors. Database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server power big businesses, small businesses, hospitals, banks, universities. Indeed, just about every computer and person with access to technology eventually touches something SQL. For instance, all Android phones and iPhones have access to a SQL database called SQLite and many mobile apps developed Google, Skype and DropBox use it directly.
2. Java
The tech community recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Java. It’s one of the most widely adopted programming languages, used by some 9 million developers and running on 7 billion devices worldwide. It’s also the programming language used to develop all native Android apps. Java’s popularity with developers is due to the fact that the language is grounded in readability and simplicity. Java has staying power since it has long-term compatibility, which makes sure older applications continue to work now into the future. It’s not going anywhere anytime soon and is used to power company websites like LinkedIn.com, Netflix.com and Amazon.com.
3. JavaScript
JavaScript – not to be confused with Java – is another one of the world’s most popular and powerful programming languages, and is used to spice up web pages by making them interactive. For example, JavaScript can be used to add effects to web pages, display pop-up messages or to create games with basic functionality. It’s also worth noting that JavaScript is the scripting language of the World Wide Web and is built right into all major web browsers including Internet Explorer, FireFox and Safari. Almost every website incorporates some element of JavaScript to add to the user experience, adding to the demand for JavaScript developers. In recent years JavaScript has also gained use as the foundation of Node.js, a server technology that among other things enables real-time communication.
4. C#
Dating from 2000, C# (pronounced C-sharp) is a relatively new programming language designed by Microsoft for a wide range of enterprise applications that run on the .NET Framework. An evolution of C and C++, the C# language is simple, modern, type safe and object oriented.
5. C++
C++ (pronounced C-plus-plus) is a general purpose object-oriented programming language based on the earlier ‘C’ language. Developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs, C++ was first released in 1983. Stroustrup keeps an extensive list of applications written in C++. The list includes Adobe and Microsoft applications, MongoDB databases, large portions of Mac OS/X and is the best language to learn for performance-critical applications such as “twitch” game development or audio/video processing.
6. Python
Python is a general purpose programming language that was named after the Monty Python (so you know it’s fun to work with)! Python is simple and incredibly readable since closely resembles the English language. It’s a great language for beginners, all the way up to seasoned professionals. Python recently bumped Java as the language of choice in introductory programming courses with eight of the top 10 computer science departments now using Python to teach coding, as well as 27 of the top 39 schools. Because of Python’s use in the educational realm, there are a lot of libraries created for Python related to mathematics, physics and natural processing. PBS, NASA and Reddit use Python for their websites.
7. PHP
Created by Danish-Canadian programmer Rasmus Lerdorf in 1994, PHP was never actually intended to be a new programming language. Instead, it was created to be a set of tools to help Rasmus maintain his Personal Home Page (PHP). Today, PHP (Hypertext Pre-Processor) is a scripting language, running on the server, which can be used to create web pages written in HTML. PHP tends to be a popular languages since its easy-to use by new programmers, but also offers tons of advanced features for more experienced programmers.
8. Ruby on Rails
Like Java or the C language, Ruby is a general purpose programming language, though it is best known for its use in web programming, and Rails serves as a framework for the Ruby Language. Ruby on Rails has many positive qualities including rapid development, you don’t need as much code, and there are a wide variety of 3rd party libraries available. It’s used from companies ranging from small start-ups to large enterprises and everything in-between. Hulu, Twitter, Github and Living Social are using Ruby on Rails for at least one of their web applications.
9. iOS/Swift
In 2014, Apple decided to invent their own programming language. The result was Swift – a new programming language for iOS and OS X developers to create their next killer app. Developers will find that many parts of Swift are familiar from their experience of developing in C++ and Objective-C. Companies including American Airlines, LinkedIn, and Duolingo have been quick to adopt Swift, and we’ll see this language on the rise in the coming years.
Any great craftsman has a belt full of tools, each a perfect choice for certain situations. Similarly, there will never be just a single programming language, and each language will evolve and improve over time to keep pace with innovation.
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The Miami Dolphins roster is about to get a major facelift. With the NFL’s legal tampering period set to open in just five days, free agency commencing just two days later, and the Dolphins hoarding gobs of cap space, there is bound to be an influx of new talent hitting the roster. And let’s not forget (like Twitter would let us do that), the NFL Draft is right around the corner as well. The makeup of the 2019 roster will be a distant memory by the time training camp rolls around this summer.
With so much change on the horizon, let’s take one last full look at the current state of Miami’s roster, my estimation of the team’s needs, and my projection of where players stand on my make-believe depth chart before it’s blown into pieces.
Note: Players who are entering free agency will be denoted with a UFA, RFA, or ERFA designation (via Spotrac.com). Player positions are taken directly from the team’s website.
Quarterback
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Josh Rosen
Jake Rudock
Analysis: The Dolphins are going to add a quarterback (or two) this offseason. The most likely scenario is that the team selects one of the top passers available in this year’s draft. Who makes for the best choice is very much up for debate (just ask Dolphins Twitter).
Need: High
Running Back
Kalen Ballage
Myles Gaskin
Patrick Laird
Samaje Perine
De’Lance Turner
Analysis: After losing Kenyan Drake to a trade and Mark Walton to off-the-field troubles, the Dolphins running back room was a mess last season. Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin showed flashes, but support is much needed.
Need: High
Fullback
Chandler Cox
Analysis: Cox proved to be a valuable piece in the blocking game and will likely stick around for another go.
Need: Low
Wide Receiver
DeVante Parker
Albert Wilson
Preston Williams
Jakeem Grant
Allen Hurns
Isaiah Ford (ERFA)
Trevor Davis (UFA)
Gary Jennings
Mack Hollins
T.J. Rahming
Terry Wright
Ricardo Louis
Andy Jones
Analysis: Wilson’s status with the team is still uncertain, but he proved over the second half of last season that he can still be a dangerous weapon all over the field. Parker finally bloomed into the star fans were waiting for, and Preston Williams should only build on the first half of his dynamic rookie campaign if he can fully recover from his ACL injury. Miami has enough pieces here to make most teams jealous, though adding depth isn’t out of the question.
Need: Low
Tight End
Mike Gesicki
Durham Smythe
Clive Walford (UFA)
Chris Myarick
Michael Roberts
Analysis: Much like Parker, Gesicki finally put some impressive games together last season after an underwhelming start to his career. He’ll likely be heavily relied upon in the passing game going forward. Smythe is a quality blocker and will see some snaps this season if the team doesn’t bring in any additional competition.
Need: Low
Offensive Tackle
Julien Davenport
J’Marcus Webb (UFA)
Adam Pankey
Chidi Okeke
Analysis: The Dolphins need help at tackle... badly.
Need: High
Offensive Guard
Jesse Davis
Michael Deiter
Shaq Calhoun
Danny Isidora
Analysis: Deiter’s gameplay was up and down over the course of his rookie season (which should be expected from a third-round pick). If he and fellow sophomore Shaq Calhoun can use their inaugural seasons as building blocks to develop, the Dolphins would be lucky, but that doesn’t mean the team should ignore potential improvements through free agency or the draft. Davis is a fine chess piece that can be used in at least three spots along the offensive line, and general manager Chris Grier was smart to hand him a contract extension. Much like at tackle, the Dolphins could use some help along the interior.
Need: High
Center
Daniel Kilgore
Evan Boehm (UFA)
Evan Brown
Keaton Sutherland
Analysis: Kilgore is a replacement level veteran. Grier should explore other options.
Need: Moderate
Defensive Tackle
Davon Godchaux
Christian Wilkins
John Jenkins (UFA)
Zach Sieler
Durval Queiroz Neto
Gerald Willis
Kendrick Norton (ERFA, reserve/retired list)
Analysis: Godchaux and Wilkins make for a solid duo, and both will hopefully be staples along Miami’s front for years to come. That said, depth is badly required along the entire defensive front, and defensive tackle is no exception.
Need: Moderate
Defensive End
Charles Harris
Taco Charlton
Jonathan Ledbetter
Avery Moss
Analysis: The Dolphins were woefully inept at pressuring opposing quarterbacks last season. Harris has proven to be a bust. Charlton flashed occasionally, but there’s a reason he was often inactive on game days during the stretch run of the season.
Need: High
Cornerback
Xavien Howard
Eric Rowe
Nik Needham
Jomal Wiltz
Ryan Lewis
Ken Webster
Cordrea Tankersley
Rashard Causey
Linden Stephens
Aqib Talib (UFA)
Analysis: Howard could be suspended going into the season due to some off-the-field issues, but any criminal charges against him have been dropped. His potential league-issued punishment is still pending. Rowe primarily played safety last season, and it’s likely that remains the case with Reshad Jones no longer with the team. However, Rowe is listed as a cornerback on miamidolphins.com, and so he is listed as such here as well. Needham and Wiltz are fine developmental pieces, and their potential is high as evidenced by their play last season, but their flow is low as well. Grier needs to shore up his defensive backfield, and finding a reliable starting corner opposite Howard would be a good start.
Need: High
Safety
Bobby McCain
Walt Aikens (UFA)
Adrian Colbert (ERFA)
Montre Hartage
Analysis: McCain and Rowe made for a workable tandem at safety last season, but there have been rumblings about the coaching staff considering moving McCain back to nickel corner, a position in which he thrived earlier in his Dolphins tenure. If that’s the case, the team will need to not only add depth to the safety position, but a starter as well.
Need: High
Linebacker
Jerome Baker
Raekwon McMillan
Vince Biegel (RFA)
Sam Eguavoen
Andrew Van Ginkel
Trent Harris (ERFA)
Terrill Hanks
Chase Allen (RFA)
Mike Hull
Deon Lacey (RFA)
Calvin Munson
Jamal Davis II
James Crawford
Jake Carlock
Analysis: Baker and McMillan were by no means perfect last season, but each displayed the ability to not only provide leadership on defense, but excel in play at times as well. The Dolphins should explore adding some pass-rushing ability to the linebacker corps, though retaining Biegel and ensuring the health of Van Ginkel would be a good start.
Need: Moderate
Kicker
Jason Sanders
Analysis: Sanders struggled from distance last season. He made just 55.6% of kicks in the 40-49 yard range and 60.0% of kicks in the 50+ range. However, his career field goal percentage of 82.0% is respectable and he’ll likely get another season to show that he can be a reliable option in the kicking game. His legendary reception in The Mountaineer Shot won’t hurt his standing with the team either.
Need: Low
Punter
Matt Haack (RFA)
Analysis: The Dolphins have yet to give Haack a qualifying offer, but the expectation is that the team will do so. Aside from his touchdown pass to Sanders, Haack has been short of stellar on Miami’s special teams unit, but his lefty punting has been strong enough to earn him another shot at the starting gig.
Need: Low
Long Snapper
Taybor Pepper
Analysis: He’s no John Denney, but maybe Pepper will be the next Dolphins iron man to snap is way into Miami lore.
Need: Low | 2023-08-21T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7581 |
By Dillon Thomas
DENVER (CBS4) – Thousands of women from across Colorado are expected to gather at Civic Center Park in Denver Saturday for a solidarity march.
The “Women’s March on Denver” is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday. Event organizers said the event would not take the tone of a protest of the new presidential administration.
However, they said the rally would be an event which calls for equality and social justice for women.
“This is a chance for us to build a broader community, and, to be quite honest, it is important to not just be against something, but to be for something,” said Lauren Casteel, CEO of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Casteel is scheduled to speak at the event.
“I think what it says is that democracy is alive, and well.”
An advocate for equal rights for women, Casteel said she would reiterate her mission before the large crowd expected to attend the rally.
“If equal pay were achieved, $9 billion would be added to our economy,” Casteel said. “It is my hope it will be our message that we pull together community for the best of who we are.”
The march in Denver will take place less than 24 hours after Donald Trump is sworn in as president. The largest women’s march in the nation is expected to take place in Washington D.C. at approximately the same time as the Denver march.
Though the Denver events are taking place right after the inauguration, Casteel said she wouldn’t consider them anti-Trump, from her perspective.
“This may very well have happened regardless (of the outcome of the election),” she said.
Casteel said she hopes this will be the start of a push for greater women’s rights in government.
“The march is a symbol of that coming together. But, the work itself occurs every day,” Casteel said.
For information on where the march will take attendees, click here.
Dillon Thomas is a reporter at CBS4 and a Colorado native. He believes everyone has a story, and would love to share yours! You can find more of his stories by following him on Twitter, @DillonMThomas. | 2024-03-12T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3767 |
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Apparatuses and methods consistent with the present disclosure relate to a humidification filter, and a vaporizing humidifier including the same, and more particularly, to a humidification filter in which chemical substances having a pungent odor are not released when water is vaporized from the humidification filter, and a vaporizing humidifier including the same.
Description of Related Art
A humidifier may be classified into an ultrasonic humidifier and a vaporizing humidifier. The ultrasonic humidifier is a device in which an ultrasonic vibrator is used to produce fine water droplets, and the fine water droplets are supplied in the air to induce humidification. In addition, the vaporizing humidifier is a device in which water is evaporated by passing air through a wet filter to thereby induce humidification.
Unlike the ultrasonic humidifier, the vaporizing humidifier induces humidification by using a humidification filter, such that major characteristics such as a humidification amount may vary depending on a quality of material, a form, a material of the humidification filter, whether or not a chemical treatment is performed, and the like.
The humidification filter used in existing vaporizing humidifiers generally consists of a hydrophilic synthetic fiber or a hydrophobic synthetic fiber.
However, in the case of the humidification filter consisting of the hydrophilic synthetic fiber such as nylon, when humidification is performed in a state in which the humidification filter is sufficiently wet with water, the filter is operated normally; however, when the humidification filter is dried as water in a tank of a humidifier becomes insufficient, hydrophilic chemical substances are combined with water and released in the air, which causes a strong pungent odor.
Meanwhile, the humidification filter made of the hydrophobic synthetic fiber has minimal hydrophilic substances, such that there is little possibility that the above-described problems are incurred; however, it still has a problem in that a humidification amount to be provided is not sufficient. Accordingly, in order to obtain a desired humidification amount in the humidification filter consisting of the hydrophobic synthetic fiber, it is necessary to perform a chemical treatment such as hydrophilic coating. Even in this case, there is problem in that when the humidification filter is dried, the coated chemical substances are evaporated with the water, which causes a strong pungent odor. | 2023-08-14T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8578 |
A modern-day lament in the face of baseless hatred in Israel, this Tisha B’Av
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People take part at a protest march against the proposed Nation-state Law in Tel Aviv on July 14, 2018. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
Eichah, how, dear God, can these things be happening in the Jewish state now? A Conservative rabbi has been brought in for police questioning because of a wedding he performed? All single and gay men now face up to three years in prison for surrogacy? A nation-state bill was passed that flaunts Jewish dominance over Muslims and Palestinians?
Over the years, I have engaged in unceasing efforts to counter the rising anti-Semitism on the left, to stand up for Israel, to remind the world that Israel is a true democracy simply trying to survive. Eichah, how, dear God, could Israel be making it increasingly difficult for me and those like me here in America to make our case for its support? And beyond this, I’m personally having a really difficult time. My whole life, Israel has been a constant source of joy. Of course there was anxiety about threats from hostile neighbors. Of course there has been constant heartache over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But there was always an undercurrent of pride and gratitude that not only was there a Jewish state, but there was one that upheld democratic and progressive values that are a light to the nations.
I am grateful that Israel continues to be a democracy whose values are incomparably better than its neighbors in the Middle East. But is the current Israeli leadership trying to move away from that ideal? It certainly seems that way from here.
How can I, as a progressive American Jew, not invoke Eichah, the Book of Lamentations that we read on the Ninth of Av, at a moment like this? While this is certainly not the Hurban, the destruction of the Temple, how could I not invoke Eichah as we are about to commemorate a time in our history when our sense of precious connection to God in the Land of Israel was severed? As a progressive American Jew on this 9th of Av, how can I not see a rise in Sinat Chinam — of baseless hatred, of Jew turning against Jew — when rabbis are being called into the police for performing Jewish weddings, and Jewish gay men are being threatened with prison for wanting to start a family? On this 9th of Av, how can I not feel that there are those actively seeking to undermine all the democratic and progressive values that I have held dear about the Jewish state?
But like my ancestors, I refuse to be bowed down by this rise in discrimination, hatred and fear in the Land of Israel. I refuse to give up on my Jewish homeland. I refuse to give up on the ideals that the founders of the State of Israel envisioned in creating an open and democratic Israel for all its citizens. I remain committed to the Jewish values of Ahavat Yisrael, of promoting love between all the Jewish people. I remain committed to the lessons learned from thousands of years of our history — namely, that any state bearing the name of the Jewish people must never oppress the stranger, the orphan, the widow, or anyone who is marginalized or oppressed in our midst.
Like so many progressive American Jews in this country, I am exasperated. Maybe even exhausted. But I am not giving up. I will still fight for Israel’s right to exist. I will still seek to counter the anti-Israel, anti-Semitic voices in this world, even as my case is all the more difficult to make in light of Israel’s recent unjust actions .
Most importantly, I will not cease to speak out loudly and clearly as an American Jewish leader when Israel strays from its democratic and Jewish ideals. The stakes are simply too high. We must all, in the American Jewish community, speak out loud and strong that the current Israeli leadership is leading Israel in an anti-democratic and dangerous direction. We must speak out to ensure that there will never be another Hurban, and that the Jewish homeland will always be a land that teaches the Torah of justice, that fulfills our command to love, and that walks in the ways of God.
About the Author
Gil Steinlauf is a Conservative rabbi, and the director of the Hineni Fellowship for LGBTQ Jewish Leadership and Scholar in Residence at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (DC). | 2024-05-20T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/5136 |
“Fourth floor.” The manager says two words. Han Qilu doesn’t hesitate and hangs up the phone before leaving.
Mo Xinwei hurriedly pulls on Han Qilu’s hand. “Han Qilu, I… .”
“You’re not allowed to casually use my room. If you do this again, I’ll have you banned!” he warns her before taking her hands off him. He steps out of the room without looking back.
Han Qilu
heads over to the glass elevator. She reapplies mascara on her slender eyelashes before pursuing him. She wants to run up to him and stop him.
She looks up and stops among the crowd when she sees a familiar person. She tries to place him in her head. She saw him that day in Atlantis where he rescued the person in the box! His name is… Kang… what?
“Young master Kang?” She hesitates saying the three words. Han Qilu enters the elevators and it slowly rises. She looks at a distressed Kang Wen who stops pursuing Qilu. Even if he caught up
up to him, won’t Han Qilu just embarrass him?
Kang Wen watches Han Qilu leave for the elevators as he sees Mo Xinwei emerge from the same room Han Qilu left. He pauses to talk to her.
“However, there is an important person in Han Qilu’s life.” Mo Xinwei’s eyes flash with light.
flash with light. She sees An Chuxia walk down the stairs with another boy. Han Qilu is held up at the elevator by too many people. He has just arrived at the fourth floor.
“Who?” Kang Wen asks.
“That girl is believed to be Han Qilu’s fiancée. She really makes people jealous to death.” She follows An Chuxia and the general manager with her eyes. Mo Xinwei turns to Kang Wen and asks, “Don’t you like Han Qilu?”
Her words surprise him a bit but he regains his composure because he can see Mo Xinwei’s eyes… they are Yin hard.
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Pathways of equality through education: impact of gender (in)equality and maternal education on exclusive breastfeeding among natives and migrants in Belgium.
Even though breastfeeding is typically considered the preferred feeding method for infants worldwide, in Belgium, breastfeeding rates remain low across native and migrant groups while the underlying determinants are unclear. Furthermore, research examining contextual effects, especially regarding gender (in)equality and ideology, has not been conducted. We hypothesized that greater gender equality scores in the country of origin will result in higher breastfeeding chances. Because gender equality does not operate only at the contextual level but can be mediated through individual level resources, we hypothesized the following for maternal education: higher maternal education will be an important positive predictor for exclusive breastfeeding chances in Belgium, but its effects will differ over subsequent origin countries. Based on IKAROS data (GeÏntegreerd Kind Activiteiten en Regio Ondersteunings Systeem), we perform multilevel analyses on 27 936 newborns. Feeding method is indicated by exclusive breastfeeding 3 months after childbirth. We measure gender (in)equality using Global Gender Gap scores from the mother's origin country. Maternal education is a metric variable based on International Standard Classification of Education indicators. Results show that 3.6% of the variation in breastfeeding can be explained by differences between the migrant mother's country of origin. However, the effect of gender (in)equality appears to be non-significant. After adding maternal education, the effect for origin countries scoring low on gender equality turns significant. Maternal education on its own shows strong positive association with exclusive breastfeeding and, furthermore, has different effects for different origin countries. Possible explanations are discussed in-depth setting direction for further research regarding the different pathways gender (in)equality and maternal education affect breastfeeding. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd. | 2023-09-17T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/1206 |
Q:
Symfony 2 - How to print properties in twig?
It have two entity in PhotoBundle, one is Photo entity, another one is FileManaged entity. they have ONE-TO-ONE relation.
Hy\PhotoBundle\Entity\Photo:
type: entity
oneToOne:
file_managed:
targetEntity: FileManaged
mappedBy: photo
joinColumn:
name: photo
referencedColumnName: fid
Hy\PhotoBundle\Entity\FileManaged:
type: entity
oneToOne:
photo:
targetEntity: Photo
joinColumn:
name: fid
referencedColumnName: photo
I want to print uri in photo's index.html.twig file, how to print it?
My Code is:
{% for entity in pagination %}
{{ entity.title }} <!--Ok-->
{{ entity.file_managed.uri }} <!--Error-->{% endfor %}
and it show an error message:
Method "file_managed" for object "Hy\PhotoBundle\Entity\Photo" does not exist in HyPhotoBundle:Photo:index.html.twig at line 25
What I'm doing wrong?
the pic is using ladybug dump:
{{ entity|ladybug_dump }}
http://i.stack.imgur.com/kxu8X.png
A:
Your PhotoBundle\Entity\Photo entity should look like this. Note it is not fully fleshed out, just the relevant methods.
class Photo{
protected $id;
protected $file_managed;
public function setFileManaged($file)
{
$this->file_managed = $file;
return $this;
}
public function getFileManaged()
{
return $this->file_managed;
}
}
With this you should be able to access entity.fileManaged.url or whatever you defined in your entity inside your twig templates.
| 2023-11-18T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/8500 |
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abstract: 'One key aspect of the CELP algorithm is that it shapes the coding noise using a simple, yet effective, weighting filter. In this paper, we improve the noise shaping of CELP using a more modern psychoacoustic model. This has the significant advantage of improving the quality of an existing codec without the need to change the bit-stream. More specifically, we improve the Speex CELP codec by using the psychoacoustic model used in the Vorbis audio codec. The results show a significant increase in quality, especially at high bit-rates, where the improvement is equivalent to a 20% reduction in bit-rate. The technique itself is not specific to Speex and could be applied to other CELP codecs.'
author:
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Jean-Marc Valin$^{12}$, Christopher Montgomery$^{23}$\
$^1$ CSIRO ICT Centre, PO Box 76, Epping, NSW, 1710, Australia\
$^2$ Red Hat, 10 Technology Park Drive, Westford, MA, 01886, USA\
$^3$ Xiph.Org Foundation, http://www.xiph.org/\
Correspondence should be addressed to jmvalin@jmvalin.ca
bibliography:
- 'speex.bib'
title: 'Improved Noise Weighting in CELP Coding of Speech - Applying the Vorbis Psychoacoustic Model To Speex'
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Introduction
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When the Code-Excited Linear Prediction (CELP) [@Schroeder1985] scheme was originally proposed, one key aspect of the algorithm was how the noise was shaped using a simple, yet effective, weighting filter. Since then, audio coding advances have provided significantly better psychoacoustic models for shaping coding noise. However, psychoacoustic modeling in CELP has remained essentially the same. In this paper, we propose to improve the quality of an existing CELP codec by using better noise shaping, without modifying the bit-stream of the codec. More specifically, we improve the Speex[^1] CELP codec by using a psychoacoustic model derived from the Vorbis[^2] audio codec.
Speex is an open-source multi-rate CELP codec supporting both narrowband and wideband speech. Unlike most current CELP codecs, it uses a 3-tap pitch predictor and sub-vector innovation quantization. Vorbis is a high-quality open-source audio codec designed for music and uses the modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT). Both Speex and Vorbis are developed within the Xiph.Org Foundation.
This paper is organized as follows. Section \[sec:The-Speex-Codec\] introduces the Speex codec used in this work. Section \[sec:The-Vorbis-Psycoacoustic\] then describes the psychoacoustic model used by the Vorbis codec. The application of that model to Speex is described in Section \[sec:Improved-Psycho-acoustics-in-CELP\]. Results are presented in Section \[sec:Evaluation-and-Results\] with a discussion in Section \[sec:Discussion-and-Conclusion\].
The Speex Codec {#sec:The-Speex-Codec}
===============
Speex is an open-source codec based on the Code-Excited Linear Prediction (CELP) algorithm. It is targeted mainly towards voice over IP (VoIP) applications so it is designed to be robust to lost packets. Speex supports multiple bit-rate, ranging from 2.15 kbps to 24.6 kbps in narrowband (8 kHz) operation and from 3.95 kbps to 42.2 kbps in wideband (16 kHz) operation. Some additional features in Speex are:
- Embedded wideband coding
- Variable bit-rate (source controlled)
- Voice activity detection (VAD) and discontinuous transmission (DTX)
- Variable search complexity
The Speex bit-stream was frozen in March 2003 with the release of version 1.0. However, since there is no “bit-exact” specification, it is still possible to improve the quality of the encoder as long as no modification is required on the decoder side.
Perceptual Weighting
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In order to maximize speech quality, CELP codecs minimize the mean square of the error (noise) in the perceptually weighted domain. This means that a perceptual noise weighting filter $W(z)$ is applied to the error signal in the encoder. In most CELP codecs, $W(z)$ is a pole-zero weighting filter derived from the linear prediction coefficients (LPC), generally using bandwidth expansion. Let the spectral envelope be represented by the synthesis filter $1/A(z)$, CELP codecs typically derive the noise weighting filter as: $$W(z)=\frac{A(z/\gamma_{1})}{A(z/\gamma_{2})}\label{eq:gamma-weighting}$$ where $\gamma_{1}=0.9$ and $\gamma_{2}=0.6$ in the Speex reference implementation.
The weighting filter is applied to the error signal used to optimize the codebook search through analysis-by-synthesis (AbS). This results in a spectral shape of the noise that tends towards $1/W(z)$. While the simplicity of the model has been an important reason for the success of CELP, it remains that $W(z)$ is a very rough approximation for the perceptually optimal noise weighting function. Fig. \[cap:Standard-noise-shaping\] illustrates the noise shaping that results from Eq. \[eq:gamma-weighting\]. Throughout this paper, we refer to $W(z)$ as the noise weighting filter and to $1/W(z)$ as the noise shaping filter (or curve).
![Standard noise shaping in CELP. Arbitrary y-axis offset.\[cap:Standard-noise-shaping\]](ref_shaping){width="1\columnwidth"}
Narrowband Encoder Structure
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In narrowband, Speex frames are 20 ms long (160 samples) and are subdivided in 4 sub-frames of 5 ms each (40 samples). For most narrowband bit-rates (8 kbps and above), the only parameters encoded at the frame level are the Line Spectral Pairs (LSP) and a global excitation gain $g_{frame}$, as shown in Fig. \[cap:Frame-open-loop-analysis\]. All other parameters are encoded at the sub-frame level.
Linear prediction analysis is performed once per frame using an asymmetric Hamming window centered on the fourth sub-frame. The linear prediction coefficients (LPC) are converted to line spectral pairs (LSP) and vector-quantized using 30 or 18 bits (depending on the bit-rate used). To make Speex more robust to packet loss, no prediction is applied on the LSP coefficients prior to quantization. For each sub-frame, the LSP coefficients are interpolated linearly based on the current and past quantized LSP coefficients and converted back to the LPC filter $\hat{A}(z)$. The non-quantized interpolated filter is denoted $A(z)$.
![Frame open-loop analysis\[cap:Frame-open-loop-analysis\]](speex_analysis){width="0.9\columnwidth"}
![Analysis-by-synthesis closed-loop optimization on a sub-frame.\[cap:Sub-frame-AbS\]](speex_abs){width="0.85\columnwidth"}
The analysis-by-synthesis (AbS) encoder loop is described in Fig. \[cap:Sub-frame-AbS\]. There are three main aspects where Speex significantly differs from most other CELP codecs. First, while most recent CELP codecs make use of fractional pitch estimation [@Kroon1990] with a single gain, Speex uses an integer to encode the pitch period, but uses a 3-tap predictor [@Chen1995] (3 gains). The adaptive codebook contribution $e_{a}[n]$ can thus be expressed as:$$e_{a}[n]=g_{0}e[n-T-1]+g_{1}e[n-T]+g_{2}e[n-T+1]\label{eq:adaptive-3tap}$$ where $g_{0}$, $g_{1}$ and $g_{2}$ are the jointly quantized pitch gains and $e[n]$ is the codec excitation memory.
Many current CELP codecs use moving average (MA) prediction to encode the fixed codebook gain. This provides slightly better coding at the expense of introducing a dependency on previously encoded frames. A second difference is that Speex encodes the fixed codebook gain as the product of the global excitation gain $g_{frame}$ with a sub-frame gain corrections $g_{subf}$. This increases robustness to packet loss by eliminating the inter-frame dependency. The sub-frame gain correction is encoded before the fixed codebook is searched (not closed-loop optimized) and uses between 0 and 3 bits per sub-frame, depending on the bit-rate.
The third difference is that Speex uses sub-vector quantization of the innovation (fixed codebook) signal instead of an algebraic codebook. Each sub-frame is divided into sub-vectors of lengths ranging between 5 and 20 samples. Each sub-vector is chosen from a bitrate-dependent codebook and all sub-vectors are concatenated to form a sub-frame. As an example, the 3.95 kbps mode uses a sub-vector size of 20 samples with 32 entries in the codebook (5 bits). This means that the innovation is encoded with 10 bits per sub-frame, or 2000 bps. On the other hand, the 18.2 kbps mode uses a sub-vector size of 5 samples with 256 entries in the codebook (8 bits), so the innovation uses 64 bits per sub-frame, or 12800 bps.
The Vorbis Psychoacoustic Model {#sec:The-Vorbis-Psycoacoustic}
===============================
The masking model we use in this paper is based on elements of the psychoacoustic model of the Vorbis open-source audio codec, specifically noise masking. Noise masking in the Vorbis codec is implemented in a conceptually similar manner to the Spectral Flatness Measure introduced by Johnston [@Johnston1988]. A geometric median and envelope follower are constructed by smoothing the log spectrum with a sliding window of approximately one Bark. The distance between the two curves provides a tonality estimate for a given band of the spectrum. The envelope curve is companded according to the distance in order to directly compute a *noise mask* curve that is used for spectral weighting.
Psychoacoustics Basic Ideas
---------------------------
Audio coding uses psychoacoustics in two ways. The first is a separable mechanism that quantifies the relative importance of specific audio features so that the encoding may be weighted toward representing the most important. This analytical optimization is entirely encoder-side and although it operates within the framework of the codec design, it tends not to be part of a codec specification. The metrics and decision logic may change without affecting the compatibility of the bit-stream. In this role, psychoacoustics are essential to efficiency but optional to correct mechanical operation. Most codecs, including Vorbis and Speex fall in this category.
Secondly, every audio codec also relies on some amount of psychoacoustic design hardcoded into the codec specification. Such hardwired psychoacoustics are part of the required mechanisms of both the encoder and decoder. A number of contemporary codecs dispense with the former *optional* psychoacoustics altogether, relying entirely on the hardwired psychoacoustics of the codec’s explicit design. In such codecs, like the transform-coded excitation (TCX) [@Lefebvre1994] algorithm, it is not possible to change the psychoacoustic model without changing the bit-stream.
![Block diagram of the Vorbis encoder applied to a mono input stream. The shaded block contains the psychoacoustic elements.\[cap:Block-diagram-Vorbis\]](vorbis){width="1\columnwidth"}
The Vorbis Model {#sub:The-Vorbis-Model}
----------------
The Vorbis codec relies on encode-side psychoacoustic heuristics in order to produce effective bit-streams, as illustrated in Fig. \[cap:Block-diagram-Vorbis\]. From each frame’s audio spectrum, it computes a *floor* curve which is used as a unit-resolution whitening filter, that is, the floor is used to normalize the spectrum such that a direct linear quantization of the normalized spectrum is perceptually appropriate. Thus, the floor performs a similar function to the conceptually simpler perceptual weighting filter used in Speex and other CELP codecs. However, in the case of Vorbis, the floor curve is required for decoding, whereas CELP *merely* uses the weighting filter for optimizing the search for the best entries in the codebooks.
The frame-by-frame psychoacoustic metrics used by the Vorbis encoder to compute the floor fall into four main categories: tone masking, noise masking, noise normalization, and impulse analysis.
### Tone Masking
Tone masking in the reference Vorbis encoder is a simple tone-tone masking engine which produces a single spectral curve per frame. This curve represents the threshold of perception, per spectral line, for a pure tone in the current spectral frame. The curve is computed by superposition of tonal masking curves such as those originally presented by Ehmer [@Ehmer1959]. Note that the reference encoder uses curves measured independently by Xiph.Org.
Tone-tone masking analysis and the tonal masking curve are of only marginal direct importance in the modern Vorbis codec; most commercially produced audio programmes have seen deep single- and multi-band compression such that there is insufficient dynamic depth for tone masking to result in much savings.
### Noise Masking
Noise masking in Vorbis is something of a historical misnomer; although it began as a simple noise-noise masking mechanism analogous to the tone-tone masking above, in time it has become more concerned with constructing a curve that represents the approximate envelope of noise energy in the spectrum. This curve is computed from geometric median and envelope followers constructed by smoothing the log spectrum with a sliding window of approximately one Bark. The envelope curve is companded according to the distance between the envelope and the mean; greater distances imply greater tonality and lower distances imply greater noisiness. Accordingly, the amplitude of this mask curve is depressed in areas of greater tonality. Vorbis then adds a hardwired bias curve (the *noise offset*) to the companded envelope, producing the final *noise mask* curve.
### Noise Normalization
Noise normalization is conceptually part of analyzing and handling noise energy as described under noise masking, but it is handled in a separate step. The purpose of normalization is to preserve approximate wideband energy through quantization, especially at very low S/N ratios, where large portions of the spectrum may otherwise collapse toward silence. It may be viewed as a mechanism that preserves the intent of noise masking through the quantization process. The need for the specific implementation of noise normalization in the Vorbis encoder is a consequence of the nature of a frequency domain codec.
### Impulse Analysis
Impulse analysis refers to several metrics that characterize highly temporally localized events in an audio frame, such as a sudden impulse or attack in the audio. Earlier stages in the Vorbis encoder analyze attacks and preecho potential to determine when to switch between short and long frames, reusing these metrics in the frame-internal coding algorithm. Frame analysis also inspects audio frames for an impulse-train-like nature, that is, audio resembling a filter being driven by an impulse train; such audio tends to have a particularly regular harmonic structure into the high harmonics. Voice is the most obvious example of this variety of audio.
As with noise normalization, this additional impulse analysis is necessitated by the nature of a transform codec. Sudden impulses and the characteristic tight *rasp* of impulsive audio are features not compactly representable in the frequency domain. Naive quantization causes narrow events to smear in time and this loss of temporal resolution is perceptually obvious. Impulse analysis is used to improve representation of non-sinusoidal, non-random-noise content.
### Floor Construction
The final floor curve in vorbis is created from the maximum of a direct superposition of the tone mask and noise mask curves. The floor curve is removed from the MDCT spectrum of a given audio frame, thus whitening the spectrum and resulting in *spectral residual* values. The floor and residue are then coded via vector quantization.
Application to CELP Coding {#sec:Improved-Psycho-acoustics-in-CELP}
==========================
Speex does not use multiple blocksizes and for that reason, the block-switching and analysis of the Vorbis codec is irrelevant. In addition, Speex natively represents time-localized events and impulsive audio characteristics very well. The impulse analysis as implemented in the Vorbis codec is specific to transform codecs and as such is also not relevant to Speex.
Similarly, noise normalization also addresses a need highly specific to the frequency transform domain encoder. Noise normalization as realized and used by the Vorbis encoder prevents gross wideband energy inflation or collapse due to naive quantization, a situation from which Speex is relatively well proofed by virtue of being an LPC-based codec.
Tone and noise masking as described in Section \[sub:The-Vorbis-Model\] retain relevance in the context of the Speex codec. Experience with the Vorbis encoder indicates that noise masking is responsible for the greatest bulk of useful bit-rate savings. For purposes of initial experimentation, we thus concentrate on implementing noise masking alone in the Speex codec.
One of the assumptions made in the Vorbis codec is that the quantization noise is entirely masked. After all, it must be for the codec to achieve transparency or near-transparency. This assumption leads to using a noise weighting curve that is very close to the masking curve, which means a constant (negative) noise-to-mask ratio. However, the assumption is not valid for Speex because there are simply not enough bits available for the noise-to-mask ratio to be negative (or zero) at all frequencies. This means that the quantization noise is always audible to some extent. Using the masking curve directly for noise weighting in Speex would results in over-emphasis of the noise in the high-energy regions of the spectrum (typically low frequencies). For that reason, it is not desirable to have a constant (positive) noise-to-mask ratio and the masking curve used by Vorbis needs to be modified.
In order to obtain good results with the Speex codec, we need to compress the dynamic range of the masking curve. It was determined empirically that the optimal companding consists of applying an exponent of $0.6$ to the masking curve computed by Vorbis. This value was found to be suitable (near-optimal) for all bit-rates.
![Modifications to the Vorbis mask. Arbitrary y-axis offset. \[cap:Modifications-to-mask\]](mask){width="1\columnwidth"}
Masking Curve to Weighting Filter
---------------------------------
In the integration of the new psychoacoustic model in Speex, it is desirable to keep the same pole-zero formulation for the noise shaping filter:$$\frac{1}{W(z)}=\frac{W_{n}(z)}{W_{d}(z)}\label{eq:weighting_num_den}$$
For that reason, the frequency-domain noise shaping curve is converted to a $10^{th}$ order pole-zero filter using a two-step method. The filter denominator $W_{d}(z)$ is first obtained by transforming the masking curve into auto-correlation coefficients using an inverse FFT and then applying the Levinson-Durbin algorithm.
The filter numerator $W_{n}(z)$ is then estimated based on the error between the all-pole model and the real masking curve. In practice, $W_{n}(z)$ is nearly flat because $W_{d}(z)$ alone is able to provide a very good approximation of the real curve.
Transforming the masking curve to a pole-zero model not only makes the implementation easy, but it preserves the efficiency of the CELP analysis-by-synthesis (AbS) codebook search. In order to limit the complexity, the masking curve is computed only once every frame. For each sub-frame, the curve is linearly interpolated and converted to a pole-zero filter.
Complexity Reduction\[sub:Complexity-Reduction\]
------------------------------------------------
The computation and conversion of the masking curve described above tends to increases the complexity of the Speex codec. To compensate for that, we propose three methods to minimize the impact of the proposed psychoacoustic model:
1. Not using the filter numerator
Because the weighting filter numerator $W_{n}(z)$ generally has little effect, it can be omitted without having a significant impact on quality. This decreases the complexity of converting the masking curve to a pole-zero filter, while simplifying the weighting filter.
2. Setting the denominator to be the same as the synthesis filter
By forcing $W_{d}(z)=A(z)$, it is also possible to reduce the complexity. While the complexity reduction in the conversion is smaller than in method 1, the main advantage lies in the fact that the most commonly used filter in the encoder (Fig. \[cap:Sub-frame-AbS\]) simplifies to $\frac{W(z)}{A(z)}=\frac{1}{W_{n}(z)}$. This reduces the complexity of the encoder by approximately one million operations (add or multiply) per second.
3. Using a frame-constant numerator
By using method 2 and keeping the same numerator $W_{n}(z)$ for whole frames, we can reduce the cost of converting the filters by a factor of four. The resulting complexity becomes similar to that of the reference encoder, while still providing a quality improvement.
Application to Wideband Coding
------------------------------
![Speex wideband encoder\[cap:Speex-wideband-encoder\]](speex_wb){width="1\columnwidth"}
To facilitate inter-operability with the public switched telephone network (PSTN), Speex encodes wideband speech using the Sub-Band CELP (SB-CELP) technique. This consists of splitting the signal in two bands using a quadrature mirror filter (QMF), as shown in Fig. \[cap:Speex-wideband-encoder\]. The lower band (0-4 kHz) is encoded using the narrowband encoder, while the higher band is encoded using a pitch-less version of CELP (denoted HF-CELP). No pitch prediction is used for the higher band because the spectral folding caused by the QMF makes the signal non-periodic.
Only three parameters/vectors are transmitted: the high-band LSP parameters, sub-frame gain corrections and the innovation signal. We use 8 LSPs, jointly quantized with 12 bits. The gain corrections are computed based on the ratio between high-band to low-band excitation and correcting for the LPC response difference at the cutoff frequency (4 kHz). The innovation can be encoded using 8, 4, or 0 kbps. In the lowest bit-rate, only the shape of the spectrum is preserved and the excitation is a frequency-aliased version of the narrowband part. This is done using a technique conceptually similar to [@Valin2000] and requires only 1.8 kbps to transmit the higher band.
Because of the embedded structure, no additional work is necessary to make the proposed psychoacoustic model work with Speex in wideband operation. It was found that the psychoacoustic model in the narrowband encoder is also suitable for the lower band of wideband speech. For the high-band, the reference psychoacoustic model is used. Although it would be possible to compute the masking curve on the wideband signal and then divide the spectrum in two bands, the added complexity (code and CPU time) outweighs the potential benefits.
Evaluation and Results {#sec:Evaluation-and-Results}
======================
We compare the reference Speex encoder to the modified encoder using the Vorbis psychoacoustic model. The experiment is conducted using Speex version 1.1.12, available from http://www.speex.org/ . The Vorbis psychoacoustic model can be enabled by configuring with `--enable-vorbis-psy` or defining the `VORBIS_PSYCHO` macro at compile time.
![Noise shaping for reference encoder and modified encoder on a voiced frame. Arbitrary y-axis offset.\[cap:Noise-shaping-compar\]](curves_comp){width="1\columnwidth"}
The Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) tool, as defined by ITU-T recommendation G.862.2 [@Rix2001; @P.862.2], is used to compare the encoders at various bit-rates for both narrowband and wideband speech. While not a subjective mean opinion score (MOS) test, we consider the results to be meaningful because we are only comparing different noise-weighting filters for the same codec. The reference Speex decoder is used for both encoders. The test set is composed of 354 speech samples from 177 different speakers (87 male and 90 female) in 20 different languages taken from the NTT multi-lingual speech database. The Speex codec reference implementation supports variable search complexity. For the evaluation, the Speex variable complexity option is set to 3, meaning that 3 simultaneous hypotheses are updated when searching for the best adaptive and fixed codebook entry.
![Quality of narrowband speech with and without improved noise model.\[cap:Quality-of-narrowband\]](PESQ_nb){width="1\columnwidth"}
Results for narrowband speech are presented in Fig. \[cap:Quality-of-narrowband\] with the AMR-NB, iLBC and GSM-FR codecs included as reference. Very low Speex bit-rates (2.15 and 4 kbps) are not included because it was found that the new model did not improve quality at those bit-rates. It can be observed that the proposed noise weighting significantly increases quality, especially at higher bit-rates. Also, it is worth noting that the improved encoder at 11 kbps achieves the same level of quality as the reference AMR-NB codec at 12.2 kbps.
In Fig. \[cap:Bit-rate-equivalent\], the quality of the original and improved encoders are plotted with scaling of the x-axis by 5% and 20% for the original encoder. It can be observed from there that the improvement is equivalent to a bit-rate reduction of 5% at low bit-rates and up to 20% at high bit-rates.
![Bit-rate equivalent of the quality improvement.\[cap:Bit-rate-equivalent\]](PESQ_comp){width="1\columnwidth"}
Results for wideband speech are presented in Fig. \[cap:Quality-of-wideband\] with the AMR-WB codec included as reference. Again, very low Speex bit-rates (3.95 and 5.8 kbps) are not included, since the quality was not improved. The proposed noise weighting significantly increases quality for wideband, clearly surpassing the quality of AMR-WB for bit-rates above 12.8 kbps.
![Quality of wideband speech with and without improved noise model.\[cap:Quality-of-wideband\]](PESQ_wb){width="1\columnwidth"}
In a last experiment, we evaluate the effect of complexity reduction methods proposed in Section \[sub:Complexity-Reduction\]. Only the 15 kbps narrowband mode is evaluated using each of the three complexity reduction methods proposed. Results in Table \[cap:Impact-of-complexity\] show that methods C1 and C2 have no significant impact on quality, while C3 only has a small negative impact. This makes C3 an attractive choice, since it could lead to quality improvements without increasing the encoder complexity.
Complexity PESQ MOS
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proposed 4.256
C1 4.252
C2 4.259
C3 4.246
reference 4.164
: Impact of complexity reductions on speech quality. C1, C2 and C3 refer to the methods described in Section \[sub:Complexity-Reduction\].\[cap:Impact-of-complexity\]
Discussion and Conclusion {#sec:Discussion-and-Conclusion}
=========================
In this work, we have demonstrated how to improve the quality of a CELP codec by choosing a better psychoacoustic model. It has been observed that the improvement is more significant at high bit-rate. We find this result unintuitive because we expect it to be easier to improve a lower quality modes. One hypothesis we propose to explain this result is the fact that at higher bit-rates, there are more bits available and thus more possibilities to change the bit allocation based on the noise weighting. Another hypothesis is that the lower the bit-rate, the further the optimal noise shaping is from the ideal masking curve we use.
Unlike the work by [@Kamaruzzaman2004], this proposed improvement to Speex can be made without affecting compatibility or requiring any modification on the decoder side. Also, because it only applies to the encoder side, the technique could also improve the quality of other existing and future CELP codecs.
We believe this work clearly demonstrates that the noise weighting currently used in CELP codecs has become inadequate. We have also shown that improved noise weighting does not necessarily require increasing the complexity of the encoder. For these reasons, it would be desirable to further investigate alternative noise weighting filters for use in CELP. We would also like to validate the results in this paper with a subjective MOS test.
[^1]: http://www.speex.org/
[^2]: http://www.vorbis.org/
| 2024-04-10T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3118 |
Q:
ASP.NET MVC - unit testing creation of action method URL's in a business assembly
I'm trying to write some unit tests for my ASP.NET MVC code, but I'm hitting a road block.
I have entity partial classes (in a business class library assembly) that need to determine a URL to call for an action method and controller. In order to do that, I found this snippet of code which works nicely - but alas, this uses the HttpContext.Current and thus prevents me from writing any unit tests:
public string NavigateUrl
{
get
{
HttpContextWrapper httpContextWrapper = new HttpContextWrapper(HttpContext.Current);
UrlHelper urlHelper = new UrlHelper(new RequestContext(httpContextWrapper, RouteTable.Routes.GetRouteData(httpContextWrapper)));
string url = urlHelper.Action("SomeAction", "MyController");
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}
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A:
Create an abstraction to represent the desired functionality.
For example
public interface IUrlHelper {
string Action(string actionName, string controllerName);
//TODO: create other desired members to be exposed
}
You then create a factory for that abstraction. Since you are not injecting it into the entities we are using a service locator ani-pattern.
public static class UrlHelperFactory {
public static Func<IUrlHelper> Create = () => {
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};
}
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[TestClass]
public class UrlHelperFactory_Should {
public class MyTestEntity {
public string NavigateUrl {
get {
var urlHelper = UrlHelperFactory.Create();
string url = urlHelper.Action("SomeAction", "MyController");
return url;
}
}
}
[TestMethod]
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//Arrange
var mockHelper = Mock.Of<IUrlHelper>();
UrlHelperFactory.Create = () => {
return mockHelper;
};
var expected = "http://my_fake_url";
Mock.Get(mockHelper)
.Setup(_ => _.Action(It.IsAny<string>(), It.IsAny<string>()))
.Returns(expected);
var sut = new MyTestEntity();
//Act
var actual = sut.NavigateUrl;
//Assert
actual.Should().NotBeNullOrWhiteSpace()
.And.Be(expected);
}
}
In production code at the composition root you make sure that the factory knows how to build the service
UrlHelperFactory.Create = () => {
var httpContextWrapper = new HttpContextWrapper(HttpContext.Current);
var urlHelper = new UrlHelper(new RequestContext(httpContextWrapper, RouteTable.Routes.GetRouteData(httpContextWrapper)));
return new DefaultUrlHelperWrapper(urlHelper);
};
Where a wrapper could look like this...
internal class DefaultUrlHelperWrapper : IUrlHelper {
private UrlHelper urlHelper;
public DefaultUrlHelperWrapper(UrlHelper urlHelper) {
this.urlHelper = urlHelper;
}
public string Action(string actionName, string controllerName) {
return urlHelper.Action(actionName, controllerName);
}
//TODO: Implement other members
}
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Denmark's Prime Minister leads in style
This story was first published in The Straits Times on Dec 15, 2013
Paul Zach, in Cleveland, Ohio
Not long after Ms Helle Thorning- Schmidt became Denmark's first female prime minister in 2011, the country's press jumped on a trip to Libya, where its troops were part of the coalition that intervened in the civil war.
The stories focused not on her diplomacy, but on her apparel: a camouflage jacket complemented by stilettos and a blazing red Gucci purse.
As one Danish newspaper headline put it: Helle Took Her Bag to War.
No doubt her fashion sense is not the only reason Ms Thorning- Schmidt, who celebrated her 47th birthday yesterday, usually makes headlines - for the wrong reasons - and has earned the nickname Gucci Helle.
With her blonde hair, good looks and svelte figure, she comes across as more of a cover girl than any of the other women who have led European countries, notably Britain and neighbouring Germany.
In fact, it was a photo that made newspaper covers the world over that catapulted her into the international limelight last week - again for the wrong reason.
Her now infamous "selfie" at Mr Nelson Mandela's memorial service sparked debate across the world.
Yet lost in all the sniggering is the fact that Denmark's Prime Minister has the brains for the job to match her beauty.
Born in Rødovre in 1966, she holds a degree in political science from the University of Copenhagen and a master's in policy and public administration from the College of Europe in Belgium. There she met and later married Mr Stephen Kinnock, son of British Labour politicians Neil and Glenys Kinnock. They have two daughters.
Ms Thorning-Schmidt speaks English and French fluently and worked as a Danish trade union consultant in Brussels. She joined the Social Democratic Party in 1993, and was elected to the European Parliament in 1999.
Party members in Denmark elected her to lead them after losing the 2005 election. Six years later, Queen Margrethe appointed Ms Thorning-Schmidt as Prime Minister on Oct 3, 2011, when opposition parties all backed her.
The Danish press has had a field day ever since. Its Ritzau News Agency was quick to point out she is probably the first head of state who, on Google, brings up the word "nogen" - Danish for "naked" - as a top search suggestion, well aware that it need not explain why.
The country's gossip magazines attribute their Prime Minister's good looks to botox, while her passion for handbags costing as much as £9,000 (S$18,400) from Britain's Mulberry fashion house and Denmark's exclusive Winchman Couture is another favourite topic.
Given the marital connection, Britain's press has also got in on her foreign affairs. Last Wednesday, the Daily Mail noted that Mr Kinnock, who is four years younger than his wife, had been living in Davos, Switzerland, while working for the World Economic Forum from 2009 until last year.
Thus, he spent only weekends, about 33 of them a year, in Denmark, the paper said.
That gave him non-resident status, and gave his wife a substantial £40,000 tax break on their £500,000 home in a posh Copenhagen district.
It also led to speculation that Denmark's first gentleman was gay.
Ms Thorning-Schmidt was quick to take offence.
"I can only say it's not true," the Daily Mail reported her as saying. "It's so grotesque."
The Prime Minister has only herself to blame for some of the press though.
Mr Peter Stanners, a senior journalist at The Copenhagen Post, called her a divisive leader who has cut taxes for Denmark's rich and reversed its strict anti-immigration measures.
Rather than adopt austerity measures to improve the country's economy, she came up with a scheme that some observers found unusual, to say the least. It requires employees to work for 12 minutes extra each day in order to increase productivity.
Perhaps the most revealing tale comes from Mr Freddy Blak, her former boss at the Danish trade confederation, who gave her the Gucci Helle label.
When she asked him why she could not connect with voters, Mr Blak told the American website GlobalPost that he was frank. "I said, 'Helle, you must put your finger in the earth and know the people you are talking to,'" he said. "You can't talk to uneducated people and wear clothes that cost more than they earn in a whole month.'"
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NAFTA is not just a free trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. The agreement is premised on and embedded in the post war U.S. security architecture. Until the end of the Cold War, Canada was a reliable ally that met defense and security commitments to the U.S. and played a major role in international peace and security.
Canada shared with the U.S. a common perception of security threats and could be reliably counted on to uphold and defend allied interests.
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Canada of 2017, however, has sharply diverged from the U.S. foreign policy toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Northeast Asia in general. The U.S. have become gravely concerned with the PRC’s challenge to the rules-based international order like the “sea grab” of the South China Sea in violation of UNCLOS, the PRC arms buildup and economic and military support of regimes like North Korea (DPRK) that pose an existential threat to the U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals articulated a foreign and defense policy in June 2017 that sees no military threat from the PRC and virtually ignores North Korea’s nuclear missile threat to North America, including Canada.
Combined with Canadian defense spending of 1 percent of GDP and no credible signs of improvement, it is fair to say that Canadians no longer share a common threat perception with the U.S. for East Asia and particularly China. To wit: The Trump administration is “done talking about North Korea" and actively considering alternatives but Canada is not materially contributing to military options.
Disagreement between Canada and the U.S. on the PRC military threat extends into the economic sphere, where the Liberal regime prioritized securing a free trade deal with the PRC with little concern as to the predatory behavior by PRC firms and national security concerns.
U.S. allies like Australia and New Zealand have entered into free trade deals with the PRC with only limited security concerns. But those deals are, compared to the PRC demands from Canada, limited, tightly-circumscribed agreements that generally do not impinge on key allied sovereignty and security interests. By contrast, PRC’s demands on Canada are breathtaking for their scale and scope. What do the PRC want from Canada?
Geopolitically, the PRC aims to detach Canada from its alliance with the U.S. and other allies and secure Canada’s acquiescence to the PRC aggression against neighboring states like South Korea, Japan, the Philippines, Vietnam, India, the South China Sea, etc. PRC routinely tightly link foreign policy with trade to punish countries.
PRC expressed its opposition to Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) in South Korea with intense economic coercion. These campaigns are supported by intensive efforts to subvert the political and economic elites of U.S. allies, including molding public opinion in favor of PRC. The ramifications for NAFTA are serious.
PRC demands from Canada for a free trade deal include: recognition of PRC as a market economy (MES) under the World Trade Organization (WTO); unrestricted access for PRC goods and services including communications and other security-related sectors; liberalization of export licenses from Canada for sensitive technologies; elimination of restrictions on PRC (state and private) ownership of Canadian assets; a ban on national security exceptions by Canada and freedom to import Chinese nationals into Canada.
The PRC’s demands from Canada need to be viewed with reference to the privileges enjoyed by Canada under NAFTA. For example, if Canada recognized PRC as a market economy, effectively, it would enable dumping of PRC products into Canada to bypass U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) action by incorporating the dumped item into a Canadian product.
“North American” content required to qualify for NAFTA is set at between 50-60 percent under Chapter 4. With this low bar, many PRC goods and services can be regarded as Canadian products. It is conceivable that a PRC-made airliner equipped with North American origin engines, avionics, hydraulics, etc., will qualify as a “domestic” North American product if it entered Canada duty free for final assembly. Thus, Canada can demand NAFTA preferences for Chinese products and services.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer minced no words when he termed granting PRC “market economy status” “cataclysmic for the WTO”. PRC’s top demand from Canada for a free trade deal would, de facto, circumvent the U.S. refusal to grant China MES.
Additional demands from the PRC, like lifting national security restrictions on investment, access to security-related sectors (which would include the Canadian defense market) and carte blanche to acquire Canadian firms with sensitive technologies, etc., would, if granted by Canada, require the U.S. and allies to disengage Canada from every major defense and security arrangement and every trading arrangement, including NAFTA, to prevent Canada being used as a back door.
Canada could become neutral or a client state aligned with the PRC if NAFTA remains as is.
Given the eagerness of the Trudeau regime to secure a deal with the PRC by 2019, USTR negotiators must assume and prepare for the worst case, and do whatever it takes to tightly restrict the ability of PRC to use Canada or Mexico under NAFTA as a Trojan horse against the U.S. and allies.
Danny Lam, Ph.D., is a research associate at Waterloo Institute for Sustainable Energy (WISE) at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He co-directed the Project on Environment and Competitiveness at the Pacific Basin Research Center in the 1990s that dealt with PRC’s accession into the WTO.
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Selected Photo’s and Memories of Some of Burma’s Pro-Democracy Advocates
Here Su Kyi said something to me and had a good joke and laugh after she was told I didn’t understand Burmese very well.
Ko Bo, here as a young Botany student, was the leader of the first group of students to protest the currency changes in 1987. He became a leader in the protest movement until his first arrest in early in 1988. He was released and rearrested and in prison for over 14 years of is life.
Downtown Rangoon in 2012 with Bo Bo, Zin Mar Aung, Myo Aung Htwe
Khine Thurein reading news at the AC teashop
Always happy to meet a Red Sox fan in Burma, 2009 near Sagaing
With Su Kyi, Zynny and Su, 2010
Professional fixer, former student, colleague and friend, Khine Thurein, meeting Ko Htwe Kywe in January 2012
Khin always getting the good shots
The CISC led Citizenship Awareness Training at the American Center, Rangoon, Burma, Summer, 2011.
The awarding certificate
With Open Window Journal editor Khin San Tint and Royhinga Human Rights Advocate, Wai Wai Nu at the Yangon School of Political Science
The CISC “convention” on June 19, 2011
A CISC sponsored donation and caring visit to a home for elderly in 2010
A nice shot of the brave and resourceful fixer, Khine Thurein in January, 2012
The “Electricity Protest” in Rangoon
Back home for a month enjoying some local food in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, 2011
In 2008 with a group of English teachers in Mandalay. I brought in a copy of “Living Silence” by Christina Fink. The teachers had never heard of it. Within days there were lot’s of copies with a plain white cover and fake Burmese titling to disguise its contents making their way hand to hand around Mandalay.
The Lady in November, 2010 with her previous
Economic Advisor at his home.
The key members of the Cultural Impact Studies Club meeting with Su Kyi shortly after her release.
Mother and daughter during an interview. They were arrested within days of each other. The daughter for reading illegal poetry and her Mother for having a banned book in her home. Both served over 8 years in prison.
Su Kyi speaking at the Birthday Party of Min Ko Naing at Ashoka Monastery months prior to MKN’s
release
Peaceful revolutionaries
Zarganar’s first public appearance after his release was at the Birthday party for Min Ko Naing. I doubt he had a chance to enjoy his lunch
With Ko Nei and CISC at Hwlager Park, 2011
With the charismatic and thoughtful Myo Aung Htwe, a founding member of CISC and Yangon School of Political Science
Peaceful and content while waiting on The Lady, 2010
Sit Maw and Myo Aung Htwe showing respects for Mother
Myat Ko showing respect for Mother
December 2010
A nice photo of Su Kyi relaxed and enjoying her young admirer
A few of my “scholarship” students, San Aung, Ruby, Samuel and Zynny, at the American Center 2010
A glimpse of some of the prison art on display at the Art of Witness event we hosted at the
American Center in 2010
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Meeting Su Kyi with CISC in May, 2011
With Khine, his friend and Htwe Kywe, January, 2012
One of my Leadership in Democracy classes at the American Center in 2011 | 2023-11-02T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/3320 |
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Q:
Subdivision Topology : Cut Triangle into Plane
I have a simple plane of quads, and I am trying to cut a triangle into the plane (using sub-division).
I can kind of get it, although I end up with triangles, and it feels hacky.
I want the end result to be a plane with a sharp triangle cut into it. Any suggestions, or pointer to resources of how to cut various shapes using quads and sub-d? (I havent had much luck with google).
Example of what I am currently doing:
Triangle in Plane
A:
https://topologyguides.com/ is a cool site that explores all sorts of topology issues.
First of all I'd try to align the edges of your triangle with the grid of the plane.
The rest of it depends on what the rest of your mesh needs. If you just need a flat plane with a triangle cut out, I'd do something like this and take those extra verts straight out to the edges:
that's all quads except for the two triangles on the left and right sides. It subdivides relatively well with just a little pinching at the corners:
if you don't want to extend all the way to the edges of the plane you can keep the edges relatively clean but close to the triangle:
:
It still subdivides ok, but a bit more pinching, and is more triangles and fewer quads:
There may be a better way, but this works for me. Definitely check out the link to the Topology Guides site, though, because it's a fantastic resource.
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The recipients for the 2019 Grimae Awards have been announced!
The ceremony for the 2019 Grimae Awards will take place on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. KST at the Stanford Hotel in the neighborhood of Sangam in Seoul.
The Grimae Awards was created in 1993 by the Korean Directors of Photography Society (KDPS). Awards given to film directors who have pursued excellent and experimental cinematography in projects produced by each broadcasting company over the past year and actors who showed great performances as voted by directors. The ceremony this year will also include an Entertainer Award.
The Top Excellence Award for dramas goes to Yoon Dae Young and Park Jong Gi from SBS’s “The Fiery Priest.” Excellence Awards for dramas will be awarded to Kim Seung Chul and Jung Soon Dong of MBC’s “Partners for Justice 2” as well as Heo Kook Hwe and Jung Yeon Doo of KBS 2TV’s “Doctor Prisoner.” The Lighting Award goes to lighting director Jung Gil Yong for “Doctor Prisoner,” as well.
The Entertainer Award, which was established this year and picks the best entertainer of the year, will be awarded to MAMAMOO. For the awards given to actors, SF9’s Rowoon will receive the New Actor Award for his role in MBC’s “Extraordinary You.” The Best Male Actor award will be given to Kim Nam Gil from SBS’s “The Fiery Priest,” while the Best Female Actress award will be given to Jung Yu Mi from MBC’s “Partners for Justice 2.”
The upcoming awards ceremony will be hosted by Lee Kwang Ki and Shin Ah Young.
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3:25 Patrice Evra tells Soccer AM the bitter circumstances behind his departure from Manchester United in 2014. Patrice Evra tells Soccer AM the bitter circumstances behind his departure from Manchester United in 2014.
Patrice Evra has explained to Sky Sports how "broken promises" led to a bitter departure from Manchester United in 2014.
The defender raised eyebrows when he left the club for Juventus only two months after signing a one-year extension to his United contract - and in an interview with Soccer AM in which he also announced his retirement from football, the 38-year-old revealed the acrimonious circumstances behind his move five years ago.
Evra had still been a regular in the United line-up in the first season after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure, and was France's first-choice left-back despite being well into his 30s. Shortly before his departure United brought in Southampton's Luke Shaw in a big-money deal, but the United stalwart had already made up his mind that it was time to go.
At the time, he said publicly he had sought a "new challenge" when Juventus' interest became public, but he has now revealed to Sky Sports how he was left feeling "betrayed" over a gentleman's agreement with Ed Woodward - without which, he may have remained at the club.
He said: "Before the end of that season Ed told me: 'Patrice, you're going to stay for another year because we've got an option in your contract,' but I told him I needed to leave because of family reasons. He shook my hand and said he understood.
"Then in May I was having dinner in Dubai on my birthday and had a text from my agent. He told me to go somewhere quiet and sent me a message with the statement from United saying they were pleased to renew my contract for another year. I went mad, I was really disappointed.
"I called Ed and swore on the phone, even threatened him. He said I couldn't talk to the director of football like that and that he was going to fine me. After that Ryan Giggs called and said I couldn't leave just because of one man, but it gave me an excuse to leave. I'd already said to my wife we were going to leave, but inside I didn't ever really feel I could. That gave me a little push.
Patrice Evra and Ed Woodward have patched up their relationship since his bitter departure
"Some people won't understand why Ed did it but I understand. Of the senior players I was the only one he wanted to keep - even David Moyes had said it before he got sacked. They said to [Rio] Ferdinand and [Nemanja] Vidic, we don't need you anymore, but in the dressing room you need a character. I understood Ed, but I didn't understand why he betrayed me. He should've called me to explain.
"Without that it's difficult to know what would've happened. I would've had to deal with my wife - and I call her Roy Keane when she gets angry. I don't know. When we reached the Champions League final with Juventus she said she'd told me so, but even winning three Champions Leagues with Juve wouldn't have had the same satisfaction of playing for United."
With water under the bridge between the pair and Evra's playing career now officially over, he would consider a return to United as a coach at some point in the future.
But the Frenchman is not ready to head back to the north west just yet - as he thinks it would eclipse his life as it did during his playing days.
"I will finish my coaching badges," he said. "Sir Alex Ferguson before he retired told me 'two of my players will be great managers', and mentioned me and Ryan Giggs.
Evra won 10 major trophies, including five Premier Leagues, during his time under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford
"I don't want to do it straight away, I want to keep working on TV and with my brand, I want to make people happy and make them laugh, but when I am at work I am really focused. I need another year, maybe, to enjoy life.
"I've been talking with Ed about football director and stuff, but not yet. When I'm back for the club I want to sacrifice my life again, but you have to be ready to do that and honest with yourself.
"When I go back, I want Manchester United people to play for the badge and the history, the Busby Babes. That's me, maybe it's crazy and I take it too seriously, because it's only football, but that's my way.
"The fans used to make a flag saying 'United, Kids, Wife' in that order but I didn't find it funny, that was my life! Even when I was at home I was thinking about how we would win our next game. That flag, for me was true."
Sky Sports' Nick Wright:
Evra was invaluable to Ferguson's side both defensively and offensively. The Frenchman had grown up as a winger, reluctantly moving back to full-back during his time under Didier Deschamps at Monaco, and his marauding runs forward became a major feature of United's play. In 2009, he was recognised as the world's best left-back when he was named in the UEFA Team of the Year.
Read Sky Sports' review of Patrice Evra's career in full | 2023-11-12T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6035 |
1. Introduction {#sec1-genes-08-00171}
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Soon after the discovery of the DNA double helix, it was demonstrated that the RNA strand could hybridize in vitro with single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) \[[@B1-genes-08-00171]\] or with double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), after its mild denaturation \[[@B2-genes-08-00171],[@B3-genes-08-00171]\]. The resulting structures formed by a DNA-RNA hybrid and the displaced ssDNA were called R-loops. Now, we know that transient in vivo formation of DNA-RNA hybrids is central to many cellular processes like immunoglobulin class switching, mitochondrial replication, some transcription steps or telomere homeostasis \[[@B4-genes-08-00171],[@B5-genes-08-00171]\]. Under physiological conditions, R-loops have been detected in human genes over unmethylated CpG island promoters \[[@B6-genes-08-00171]\], at G-rich terminator elements \[[@B7-genes-08-00171]\] and a number of chromosomal regions in yeast and human cells, although whether they have a positive physiological role or not is yet unknown \[[@B8-genes-08-00171],[@B9-genes-08-00171]\]. However, un-programmed R-loops constitute obstacles to incoming replication forks (RFs) \[[@B10-genes-08-00171],[@B11-genes-08-00171],[@B12-genes-08-00171],[@B13-genes-08-00171],[@B14-genes-08-00171],[@B15-genes-08-00171],[@B16-genes-08-00171]\]. Consistently, R-loops can cause genomic instability in the form of hyper-recombination and chromosome fragility \[[@B4-genes-08-00171],[@B5-genes-08-00171],[@B14-genes-08-00171],[@B17-genes-08-00171],[@B18-genes-08-00171],[@B19-genes-08-00171],[@B20-genes-08-00171]\]. The formation of co-transcriptional R-loops has been inferred by different methods in yeast, *Caenorhabditis elegans* and human cells in the absence of certain RNA-binding factors \[[@B21-genes-08-00171],[@B22-genes-08-00171],[@B23-genes-08-00171],[@B24-genes-08-00171],[@B25-genes-08-00171],[@B26-genes-08-00171],[@B27-genes-08-00171],[@B28-genes-08-00171]\].
In vivo DNA-RNA hybrids were genetically inferred in *Escherichia coli topA* mutants by suppression of their effect on ribosomal DNA (rDNA) gene expression by RNase H1 overexpression, which specifically degrades the RNA that is hybridized with DNA \[[@B29-genes-08-00171]\]; in yeast, by the combined use of a hammerhead ribozyme and RNase H1 \[[@B22-genes-08-00171]\]; and in the immunoglobulin switch regions of human lymphocytes by the bisulfite modification assay, which mutates the displaced ssDNA \[[@B30-genes-08-00171]\]. Molecularly, they were detected in vivo after the specific treatment of nucleic acid extracts with RNase A, which degrades free RNA and has no activity on RNA forming DNA-RNA hybrids with or without RNase H1, which specifically degrades the RNA strand of DNA-RNA hybrids, followed by a treatment with DNAse I \[[@B22-genes-08-00171]\]. The use of the human activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID), an enzyme involved in immunoglobulin class switch recombination and somatic hypermutation that specifically mutates the displaced ssDNA, resulted in an additional genetic tool for the detection of R-loops \[[@B31-genes-08-00171]\]. The suppression of genetic instability phenotypes such as hyper-recombination or accumulation of repair foci by RNase H1 overexpression has been widely used as a genetic tool to infer the presence of R-loops in yeast, *C. elegans* and human cells. More recently, the use of the S9.6 hybrid-specific antibody allowed the direct detection of R-loops by DNA-RNA immunoprecipitation (DRIP) or immunofluorescence (IF) methods, which are currently widely used (reviewed in \[[@B32-genes-08-00171]\]). In addition, DNA-RNA hybrids have been detected with a tagged RNase H1 lacking its mitochondrial localization signal and a GFP-tagged RNA-DNA hybrid binding domain of RNase H1, which binds to and stabilizes RNA-DNA hybrids \[[@B6-genes-08-00171],[@B33-genes-08-00171]\].
Elements like negative supercoiling or secondary RNA structures such as G quadruplexes in the non-template strand or even single- and double-stranded breaks (DSBs) can induce R-loop formation and stability (reviewed in \[[@B34-genes-08-00171]\]). The current model assumes that DNA-RNA hybridization is favored by retention of the nascent RNA in proximity to the negatively supercoiled DNA behind a moving RNA polymerase. This, together with the possibility that R-loops may alter the epigenetic profile of chromatin, makes R-loop resolution an intricate process. Recent reviews have extensively addressed the basic determinants of co-transcriptional R-loop formation \[[@B4-genes-08-00171],[@B35-genes-08-00171]\], the possible sources and outcomes of transcription-replication conflicts, whether or not related to R-loops \[[@B18-genes-08-00171],[@B36-genes-08-00171],[@B37-genes-08-00171]\], and the different DNA repair mechanisms that have been connected to R-loop resolution \[[@B34-genes-08-00171],[@B38-genes-08-00171]\]. Here, we review the recent literature about R-loop formation and resolution, focusing on understanding the impact that replication and replication-associated factors might have on R-loops.
2. Preventing R-Loop Formation and Accumulation {#sec2-genes-08-00171}
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Transcription, messenger ribonucleoprotein (mRNP) biogenesis and export have evolved as coupled processes in eukaryotes to the extent that protein complexes responsible for distinct steps during mRNP biogenesis and export share common subunit proteins \[[@B39-genes-08-00171]\]. This sequential coupling is important in preventing accumulation of co-transcriptional R-loops \[[@B40-genes-08-00171]\] ([Figure 1](#genes-08-00171-f001){ref-type="fig"}A). Depletion of some of those complexes may lead to nascent RNA retention at the transcription site and promote R-loop accumulation \[[@B21-genes-08-00171],[@B22-genes-08-00171],[@B23-genes-08-00171],[@B25-genes-08-00171],[@B26-genes-08-00171],[@B27-genes-08-00171],[@B28-genes-08-00171]\]. A long-established example is the transcription-associated THO complex, the absence of which, leads to transcription elongation impairment and spontaneous hyper-recombination in yeast \[[@B41-genes-08-00171],[@B42-genes-08-00171],[@B43-genes-08-00171],[@B44-genes-08-00171],[@B45-genes-08-00171]\] and human cells \[[@B46-genes-08-00171]\]. The presence of R-loops has been confirmed in human cells depleted of several other mRNP processing, helicases and RNA binding factors, including THSC/TREX-2, SRSF1, DDX1, DDX19, DDX23, SETX/Sen1, AQR, XRN2 and others \[[@B7-genes-08-00171],[@B20-genes-08-00171],[@B23-genes-08-00171],[@B24-genes-08-00171],[@B25-genes-08-00171],[@B26-genes-08-00171],[@B27-genes-08-00171],[@B28-genes-08-00171],[@B33-genes-08-00171],[@B47-genes-08-00171],[@B48-genes-08-00171],[@B49-genes-08-00171]\]. The importance of such mechanisms that control R-loop levels in cells is highlighted by the fact that the removal of those factors leads to genome instability and replication stress, which are common features found in pre-cancerous and cancerous cells (reviewed in \[[@B50-genes-08-00171]\]).
Co-transcriptional R-loops can also form in wild-type cells and might have regulatory roles. DRIP-chip data in *Saccharomyces cerevisiae* cells demonstrated a prevalence of DNA-RNA hybrids at the rDNA locus, telomeric repeat regions, highly transcribed regions and antisense-associated genes \[[@B51-genes-08-00171]\]. A recent study using an additional step of nuclease S1 digestions has expanded the regions able to form R-loops to some AT-rich sequences, which leaves several open questions about the methods of detection and the way R-loops are formed or stabilized \[[@B8-genes-08-00171]\]. In human cells, DRIP coupled with deep sequencing (DRIP-seq) data pointed to CpG island promoters and transcription termination regions with high GC skew, regions with rich purine skew at the RNA-coding strand, rDNA and satellite repeats as the main genomic sites for R-loop accumulation \[[@B6-genes-08-00171],[@B52-genes-08-00171],[@B53-genes-08-00171]\].
Finally, chromatin state is emerging as a putative important element influencing R-loop accumulation. Thus, in *C. elegans*, histone H3 lysine 9 di- and tri-methylations (H3K9me2 and me3), chromatin marks that are normally associated with heterochromatin, have been implicated in the prevention of DNA-RNA hybrid formation \[[@B54-genes-08-00171]\]. Furthermore, topoisomerase inhibitors promote both chromatin decondensation and R-loop formation \[[@B55-genes-08-00171]\]. These observations suggested that R-loop formation is directly influenced by the chromatin state. A more opened chromatin could favor R-loop formation by increasing the chances of nascent DNA-RNA hybridization. Supporting this, deletion of the SNF2-like nucleosome-remodeling factor Fft3 in *Schizosaccharomyces pombe*, which causes an enhanced nucleosome turnover, can also promote the formation of RNA-DNA hybrids \[[@B56-genes-08-00171]\]. R-loop formation can also be influenced by chromatin in an indirect manner. For example, histone H3 arginine 17 and histone H4 arginine 3 dimethyl asymmetric (H3R17me2a and H4R3me2a) marks serve to recruit the TDRD3-TOP3B protein complex and dampen the negative supercoiling and its consequent R-loop formation \[[@B57-genes-08-00171]\]. This is an important focus of research that should provide important clues to understand how R-loop formation is facilitated.
3. Impact of R-Loops on Chromatin Structure {#sec3-genes-08-00171}
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Different studies in *S. cerevisiae*, *S. pombe*, *C. elegans* and human cells initially showed an association between R-loops and chromatin modifications with specific physiological consequences \[[@B6-genes-08-00171],[@B58-genes-08-00171],[@B59-genes-08-00171],[@B60-genes-08-00171]\]. From global genome studies, we now know that the presence of R-loops in human cells correlates with certain epigenomic signatures, such as methylated histone H3 (H3K4me1, H3K4me2, H3K36me3), as well as acetylated histone H3 at promoter regions or the enhancer- and insulator-like state at terminators \[[@B6-genes-08-00171],[@B9-genes-08-00171],[@B39-genes-08-00171]\]. Nevertheless, the cause and effect relationship between R-loop accumulation and R-loop-associated chromatin marks is unclear. Indeed, several studies suggest that, once formed, R-loops can affect chromatin ([Figure 1](#genes-08-00171-f001){ref-type="fig"}B). Thus, RNAi-mediated transcriptional gene silencing at centromeric regions, which involves the accumulation of the H3K9me2 repressive marker, is influenced by the levels of DNA-RNA hybrid formation in *S. pombe* \[[@B58-genes-08-00171]\]. R-loops produced in the absence of the THO complex in yeast, human cells or *C. elegans* trigger an accumulation of histone H3 serine 10 phosphorylation (H3S10-P) \[[@B59-genes-08-00171]\]. H3S10-P is a chromatin modification normally associated with chromatin condensation, which can indeed cause chromosome fragility \[[@B61-genes-08-00171]\]. In addition, high levels of H3K9me2 were observed in the absence of the THO complex in *C. elegans* and human cells \[[@B59-genes-08-00171]\], and R-loops form and colocalize with H3K9me2 and trigger silencing at the expanded repeats in Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) and fragile X syndrome (FXS) patients \[[@B62-genes-08-00171],[@B63-genes-08-00171],[@B64-genes-08-00171]\]. Along the same line, R-loops trigger antisense transcription over G-rich terminator elements leading to an increase of H3K9me2 together with recruitment of the heterochromatin protein 1γ (HP1γ) to facilitate transcription termination \[[@B60-genes-08-00171]\].
We do not know the mechanism by which R-loops might influence chromatin structure. However, evidence suggests that R-loops can indirectly affect chromatin by modulating the binding of chromatin-regulatory complexes, as seen for Tip60-p400 and PRC2 in embryonic stem cells \[[@B65-genes-08-00171]\], or the recruitment of histone variants, as seen for histone H3.3 \[[@B66-genes-08-00171]\]. Altogether, these observations support that R-loops can directly or indirectly influence the chromatin state and raise the question of whether chromatin alterations might be a major responsible for the role of R-loops in different cellular processes, such as transcription, DNA replication or DNA repair, thus affecting their impact on genome integrity. Importantly, we have just reported yeast histone mutants that favor the accumulation of R-loops without leading to genome instability, implying that R-loops do not cause genome instability by themselves \[[@B67-genes-08-00171]\]. Instead, R-loop-driven chromatin alterations, such as H3S10-P, are a contributor of genome instability, suggesting a two-step mechanism in which, first, an altered chromatin facilitates R-loops; and second, chromatin is modified compromising genome integrity \[[@B67-genes-08-00171]\].
4. DNA Replication and Repair in the Context of R-Loops {#sec4-genes-08-00171}
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R-loop-induced DSB formation has been shown to require transcription-coupled nucleotide excision repair (NER) factors suggesting that NER may also be a clearance pathway for naturally-occurring R-loops \[[@B68-genes-08-00171]\] ([Figure 1](#genes-08-00171-f001){ref-type="fig"}C). Nevertheless, the major mechanism by which R-loop accumulation is known to trigger genome instability is by perturbing DNA replication \[[@B10-genes-08-00171],[@B11-genes-08-00171],[@B12-genes-08-00171],[@B13-genes-08-00171],[@B14-genes-08-00171],[@B15-genes-08-00171],[@B16-genes-08-00171],[@B21-genes-08-00171],[@B69-genes-08-00171],[@B70-genes-08-00171]\]. Despite the compelling evidence supporting that R-loops constitute a barrier for RF progression, the mechanism is still unknown. In light of the connection between R-loops and the chromatin state discussed above and the recent observation that R-loop-mediated chromatin alterations are required to compromise genome stability \[[@B67-genes-08-00171]\], it would be interesting to explore R-loop-induced heterochromatinization as a putative key intermediate for R-loop-mediated replication impairment and the consequent genome instability. Among other possible mechanisms proposed to explain R-loop-dependent genetic instability, it is noteworthy that DNA-RNA hybrids can promote unscheduled origin-independent replication priming events, as has been observed in the rDNA \[[@B71-genes-08-00171]\], which may increase the probability of replication-transcription encounters. Regardless of the mechanism, RF collapse would explain the R loop-associated genetic instability phenotypes, such as DNA breaks and hyper-recombination.
It is noteworthy that the accumulation of RNA-DNA hybrids could also affect the repair of DSBs that may form after RF collapse. Two recent reports showed that DNA-RNA hybrids form at I-*Sce*I- and I-*Ppo*I-induced DSBs in human and *S. pombe* cells, respectively, by the hybridization of the RNA with the resected ssDNA, thus limiting the post-resection steps to occur \[[@B48-genes-08-00171],[@B72-genes-08-00171]\]. In human cells, the DDX1 RNA helicase forms foci after ionizing radiation (IR) treatment, and it is required to clear DNA-RNA hybrids and allow homologous recombination (HR) to proceed \[[@B48-genes-08-00171]\]. In yeast cells, an equilibrated activity of RNase H is required to promote replication protein A (RPA) recruitment and HR repair \[[@B72-genes-08-00171]\]. These reports open a new view of the role, whether positive or negative, that DNA breaks could have in DNA repair, which has been discussed in a different review \[[@B34-genes-08-00171]\].
Given that transcription seems a frequent lesion faced by RFs \[[@B73-genes-08-00171]\], the DNA-RNA helicase Senataxin (SETX), which is involved in the removal of DNA-RNA hybrids during transcription termination, associates also with RFs to protect their integrity across transcribed genes \[[@B69-genes-08-00171]\]. At the same time, it is conceivable that some replisome-associated factors would promote replication through R-loop-containing regions, thus aiding in R-loop removal and preventing genetic instability ([Figure 1](#genes-08-00171-f001){ref-type="fig"}C). In this regard, the key sensor of ssDNA at stalled RFs, RPA, has recently been reported to sense R-loops and regulate RNaseH1 action \[[@B74-genes-08-00171]\]. Furthermore, the histone chaperone complex FACT, required for replication through chromatinized DNA, as recently demonstrated in vitro \[[@B75-genes-08-00171]\], prevents R-loop-mediated genome instability in yeast and human cells \[[@B76-genes-08-00171]\]. Furthermore, R-loops accumulate in human cells depleted of DNA repair factors that act during replication, such as those involved in the FA/BRCA pathway \[[@B77-genes-08-00171]\], that is in the tumor suppressor and breast cancer-susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 \[[@B33-genes-08-00171],[@B78-genes-08-00171]\] or the Fanconi anemia (FA) factors FANCD2, FANCA or FANCM \[[@B14-genes-08-00171],[@B79-genes-08-00171]\]. Last, a recent report in yeast has shown an RNaseH-sensitive increase in recombination and gross chromosomal rearrangements at the tRNA genes in the absence of Pif1 and the replisome component Rrm3 \[[@B80-genes-08-00171]\], suggesting a role for both helicases (yeast homologs of the human PIF1) in the avoidance of R-loop-dependent genetic instability.
In summary, evidence suggests that there are a number of potential players in the mechanism by which RF progression may trigger genome instability at R-loops. However, an important body of experiments at both the genetic and molecular level is still required to understand this phenomenon.
5. Role of BRCA Genes in R-Loop Resolution {#sec5-genes-08-00171}
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Mutations in BRCA1 and 2 increase susceptibility to breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate cancers and also lead to FA \[[@B81-genes-08-00171]\]. Pan-nuclear staining of γ-H2AX, a marker for replication stress, was observed in Capan-1 BRCA2-deficient cells and disappears after overexpression of RNase H1 \[[@B33-genes-08-00171]\]. Moreover, R-loop stabilization correlates with adhesion-independent proliferation in retinal pigment epithelial cells RPE-1, a hallmark of cell transformation \[[@B33-genes-08-00171]\]. Since replicative stress is the main cause of tumorigenesis, the cancer susceptibility phenotypes conferred by BRCA deficiency could be in part attributed to the inefficient removal of co-transcriptionally-formed R-loops. In this regard, the frequency of somatic mutations in both BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutant cancer genomes increases with the distance from the transcription start sites \[[@B82-genes-08-00171]\]. This might reflect R-loop formation because the accumulation of transcription-associated negative supercoiling, which contributes to R-loop accumulation, increases along the genes' body \[[@B15-genes-08-00171],[@B29-genes-08-00171],[@B83-genes-08-00171],[@B84-genes-08-00171]\]. In addition, C to T and C to A changes are frequent in BRCA-mutated breast cancer cells \[[@B82-genes-08-00171]\]. Thus, cytosine deaminase enzymes targeting the unprotected ssDNA from the R-loop, such as AID, could cause the C to T hypermutation.
The action of BRCA1 is localized to R-loop-rich transcription termination regions, where it mediates SETX recruitment \[[@B78-genes-08-00171],[@B85-genes-08-00171]\]. Consistently, the genomes of BRCA1-mutant breast cancer patients show frequent insertions and deletions in R-loop-rich transcription termination regions \[[@B78-genes-08-00171]\], whereas these mutations appear throughout the genome in BRCA2-mutated breast cancers \[[@B78-genes-08-00171],[@B82-genes-08-00171]\]. Thus, it is still an open question if the functions of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in R-loop removal are inter-dependent and whether their roles are connected to their known functions in DSB repair.
BRCA2 is a multi-domain protein crucial for multiple cellular functions, such as HR, by promoting RAD51 loading \[[@B86-genes-08-00171]\], interstrand crosslink (ICL) repair \[[@B87-genes-08-00171]\], RF stability \[[@B88-genes-08-00171],[@B89-genes-08-00171]\] and cytokinesis \[[@B90-genes-08-00171],[@B91-genes-08-00171]\]. Therefore, the accumulation of R-loops in BRCA2-depleted cells might be explained in several ways. Elucidating which of the BRCA2 domains and functions is behind the resolution of R-loops will be an important task for the future. BRCA2 is stabilized by the DSS1 component of the THSC/TREX-2 RNA export complex \[[@B92-genes-08-00171]\] and interacts with another component of TREX-2, PCID2 \[[@B33-genes-08-00171]\], although the nature and timing of such interactions are unclear. TREX-2 could affect the stability, as well as the cellular localization of BRCA2, and indeed, BRCA2 loading onto chromatin is partially relieved by the presence of RNase H1 \[[@B33-genes-08-00171]\]. Possibly, BRCA2 helps prevent or resolve R-loops by an on-site action, either directly or indirectly by recruiting other factors involved in R-loop processing. Given that R-loop accumulation has not been detected upon depletion of the HR protein Rad51 \[[@B33-genes-08-00171]\], it could be possible that the main role of BRCA2 in R-loop dissolution was not related to its DSB repair function. BRCA2's role in R-loop dissolution could be linked to its role in the stability of RFs since not only BRCA2 (FANCD1), but also BRCA1 (FANCS) and FANCD2, all of which are FA proteins, are involved in avoiding excessive MRE11-mediated fork degradation and the consequent genome instability \[[@B88-genes-08-00171],[@B93-genes-08-00171],[@B94-genes-08-00171],[@B95-genes-08-00171]\].
6. Role of the Fanconi Anemia Repair Pathway in R-Loop Resolution {#sec6-genes-08-00171}
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The resolution of R-loops depends on components of the FA pathway including BRCA2, BRCA1, FANCD2, FANCA and FANCM \[[@B14-genes-08-00171],[@B79-genes-08-00171]\]. The FA pathway is important for the repair of ICLs, which are complex and cytotoxic lesions able to impair RF progression. Consistently, the action of the FA pathway is induced only during DNA replication, via a tight regulation of FANCD2 monoubiquitination \[[@B96-genes-08-00171]\]. The widely-accepted model states that when an RF encounters an ICL, the FA-pathway is activated by phosphorylation and ubiquitination of FANCI-FANCD2 by ATR and the FA-core complex, respectively. FANCD2 regulates the action of SLX4, a scaffold protein that recruits XPF, MUS81 and SLX1 endonucleases. The nuclease action generates a gap of ssDNA and a dsDNA break, which are repaired by trans lesion synthesis (TLS) and HR, respectively \[[@B97-genes-08-00171],[@B98-genes-08-00171]\].
Cells from FA patients show enhanced sensitivity to ICLs, but also spontaneous chromosome breakage, suggesting that this pathway is not only required for ICL repair, but also essential in resolving endogenous DNA damage \[[@B96-genes-08-00171]\]. Among the sources of this endogenous DNA damage are R-loops. In support of this, human and murine cells defective in FANCD2 or FANCA accumulate R-loops as shown by DRIP assays, and a large proportion of the DNA breaks in FA cells and FANCD2 foci in HeLa cells are R-loop dependent \[[@B79-genes-08-00171]\]. Thus, apart from its function in ICL repair, the FA pathway is also activated in response to replication stress, FANCD2 protein being implicated, as BRCA1 and BRCA2, in the stabilization of stalled RFs \[[@B94-genes-08-00171],[@B99-genes-08-00171]\]. FA proteins, through FANCM translocase activity, help to avoid R-loop-mediated arrest of RFs as determined using DNA combing and DRIP \[[@B14-genes-08-00171]\].
The importance of the FA pathway in RF stability and progression after encountering R-loops is also highlighted by the recent finding that R-loops are the main cause of RF arrest at fragile site regions in *FANCD2*-/- patient-derived lymphoblast, although FANCD2 ubiquitination seems to be dispensable for this function \[[@B19-genes-08-00171]\]. In this study, R-loops were observed to accumulate at the common fragile site (CFS) CFS-FRA16D in *FANCD2*-/- lymphoblast cells and single-molecule analysis of replicated DNA (SMARD) showed that the elimination of DNA-RNA hybrids suppresses the replication perturbations observed in this CFS region \[[@B19-genes-08-00171]\].
We believe that as for ICL, FA core proteins could orchestrate the action of multiple DNA repair pathways, such as helicases or nucleases, for R-loop dissolution. BRCA2 could scan and recognize the R-loops and the associated signatures like ssDNA or ssDNA-dsDNA interface, thus having a role upstream in the FA pathway. In agreement, BRCA2 interacts with basal levels of ubiquitinated-FANCD2 even in the absence of any external DNA damage in HeLa cells \[[@B100-genes-08-00171]\]. In addition, XPF and XPG NER endonucleases may work to create ssDNA breaks on the flanking DNA of stable R-loops \[[@B68-genes-08-00171]\] that may be finally converted into DSBs during DNA replication and repaired by HR.
7. Concluding Remarks {#sec7-genes-08-00171}
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We now know that factors known to work at replication, such as FA/BRCA and FACT complexes, assist and protect RFs at R-loop-enriched regions. These complexes work together with the DNA-RNA hybrid specific enzymes SETX, RNase H1, etc., and the numerous mRNP-associated factors, such as THO, SRSF1 or some DDX proteins, to prevent R-loop-mediated genome instability. A recent burst of literature on new factors whose depletion causes the accumulation of R-loops together with the longstanding observations that transcription and R-loops threaten genetic stability claim R-loops as a main source of genetic instability. Given that genetic instability is a hallmark of tumor cells, this opens the possibility that R-loops are oncogenic structures that could not only be used in diagnosis, but also explored as a potential therapeutic target. The recent findings that R-loops are behind certain human syndromes, such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome (AGS) \[[@B101-genes-08-00171]\] or immunodeficiency, centromeric instability and facial anomalies (ICF) syndrome \[[@B102-genes-08-00171]\], further highlight the relevance of R-loop prevention and resolution in human health. Future efforts aimed at finding new factors involved in R-loop prevention, deciphering the role of RFs dealing with DNA-RNA hybrids and the implication of chromatin modifications in R-loop-mediated genome instability will help to gain insight into the mechanisms that cells use in the resolution of R-loops.
We are grateful to Diane Haun for style supervision. Research in Andrés Aguilera's lab is funded by the European Research Council, the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, the Junta de Andalucía and the Worldwide Cancer Research and the European Union (FEDER). Belén Gómez-González is funded by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC).
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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[The functional organization and motor innervation of the cervical skeletal muscle in mammals].
Structural and functional studies have been done on the nerve-muscle transmission in m. biventer cervicis of mouse using electrophysiological, mechanographic and microscopic techniques. It was shown that each muscle fiber has several synaptic inputs, although m. biventer cervicis is a typical phasic skeletal muscle. Usually, there is a single large synapse of the end-plate type and several small synaptic contacts. Some of the synapses investigated produce typical end-plate potential which is transformed into the action potential. Certain part of synapses are capable of producing action potentials only during facilitation of the transmission by rhythmic stimulation. In curarized preparations, supramaximum single indirect stimulus may evoke in a single point of a fiber multicomponent postsynaptic responses of various amplitude and, sometimes, of various latency. Contractile response of a single segment to a maximum direct stimulation is always higher than to an indirect one. Unusual functional properties of m. biventer cervicis are discussed in relation to peculiarities of its origin. | 2024-04-11T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/7786 |
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<Weather Date="20131106" Time="1:42" Temp="23.4" Humi="50%" Rain="10mm" Sun="40"/>
<Weather Date="20131106" Time="1:42" Temp="23.4" Humi="50%" Rain="10mm" Sun="40"/>
<!-- Testing dataTypes I -->
<Datatypes>
<Bool>true</Bool>
<Bool>false</Bool>
<BIN>101010</BIN>
<DEC>42</DEC>
<HEX>2A</HEX>
<OCT>52</OCT>
</Datatypes>
<!-- Testing dataTypes II -->
<dataTypes Bool="true" Bool="false" BIN="101110111" DEC="375" HEX="177" OCT="567"/>
<dataTypes Bool="true" Bool="false" BIN="101010010" DEC="338" HEX="152" OCT="522"/>
<dataTypes Bool="true" Bool="false" BIN="101111010" DEC="378" HEX="17A" OCT="572"/>
</Arduino>
| 2023-08-02T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/5548 |
[Role of human papillomavirus in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas].
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a major causative agent of cervical cancers. Over the past several decades, increasing number of studies established strong association of HPV with a subset of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs). In the present study, we reviewed evidence, including epidemiology, carcinogens, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, showing that HPV-positive HNSCCs exhibit a variety of distinct characteristics for understanding tumor biology and improving cancer treatment. | 2024-01-27T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4407 |
Sartori: 'Kessie waiting for Chelsea'
By Football Italia staff
Atalanta sporting director Giovanni Sartori admits Franck Kessie 'waiting to make a decision on his future' as 'he's wanted by Chelsea'.
The in-demand 20-year-old midfielder has been subject to much transfer talk this term, and the club exectutive confirmed that Roma had made an offer.
"At Roma they love him and the offer could be sufficient in view of the fact that we are not far from an agreement," Sartori told itasportpress.
"There is nothing concrete yet, as the player has to make his assessments with the capital club and his agent is taking care of things from an economic perspective.
"He’s also wanted by Milan but the Rossoneri have not yet presented a real deal.
"The player wants to wait until the end of the season to make a decision, partly because he is attracted to the Premier League, as Chelsea really like him."
Watch Serie A live in the UK on Premier Sports for just £9.99 per month including live LaLiga, Eredivisie, Scottish Cup Football and more. Visit: https://www.premiersports.com/subscribenow | 2024-07-03T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/9104 |
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Deployment. When you deploy your MSI you should also deploy the packages for Ghostscript and Xpdf. Ghostscript Lite MSI package · Xpdf MSI package. Set the Bullzip PDF Printer option as the default printer before accessing the hosted application and print as normal (If there is no Bullzip PDF Printer available in. 1. Download and install GhostScript Lite* from the following link: 2. Download and install Bullzip PDF Printer (free community edition*) from here.
Add or modify text annotations, fill in interactive form fields, and, if bit 4 is also set, create or modify interactive form fields including signature fields. Make sure that all computers have the program installed. UserPassword Password for the users of the document.
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Just download the setup program and run it. If you later want to uninstall the program you can do so through the Add or Remove programs feature of Microsoft Windows. Normally you do not need to change bkllzip settings from their default values.
Installation and unstallation now supports multiple instances of the program installed on the same computer. FileSystemObject has been removed.
Many features are ignored in fast track mode. In theory this should improve the support on Terminal Server and Citrix. I have the same question 7.
Fixed copying sample configuration files for custom printer names. Advanced Settings The advanced settings are stored in the registry under the key: WatermarkTransparency A transparency percentage from 0 to determines the darkness of the watermark.
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Other translations were updated. WatermarkRotation The water mark can be rotated. Here is a description of how to create this GS folder. Support for attaching files inside the PDF document. If it’s very silent it will reboot without asking. If you place this batch file in a folder together with the setup program the installed version can be checked every time you run the batch file.
However, support for the commercial version is prioritized over the free version. This tool will wrap normal executable installers in an MSI package. Improved uninstall routine for gostscript uninstall. The default key length is 40 bits. Turkish added as new language. Create linearized PDF files for optimized web viewing. Australian English language was added.
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Support Forum Support Form. This site in other languages x. New setting watermarkhorizontaladjustment is now supported. Make sure that all computers have the latest version.
Using the permissions you can prohibit the user from printing and using cut dr paste operations. Let’s say you want the user to have print and copy permissions then you add bit 3 for printing and bit 5 for copy. When this setting is set the printer will not ask the user for a destination file name. If your language is incomplete or missing, you are welcome to help us translate the missing texts. | 2024-04-01T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6892 |
Dust off your black and white face paint because the godfathers of glam metal are dusting off their axes and hitting the road - but this time it´s the LAST time! And you can be assured they'll be busting...
Haunted by a woman´s lilting voice, Michel spends his days searching for her. But something is amiss, it seems his lonely seaside town situated in a strange world where reality is fleeting. Will he be... | 2024-03-24T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/6477 |
Special Counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his report on Russian collusion and has totally exonerated President Trump on that charge. No obstruction charges were brought forward; as Attorney General William Barr and Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein didn’t find enough to pursue further action. Folks, this report had 500 witnesses interviewed and over 2,500 subpoenas issued. There was no obstruction. If there was, by these figures, Trump sucks at obstructing. Regardless, the media is having a meltdown. IT’s the worst since the 2016 election, with so many members of the liberal media eating crow for peddling straight trash for nearly two years. For Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), she has to make good on her impeachment threats. Hence, why she’s just straight up ignoring the Mueller report and trying to assemble the Trump impeachment commission (via The Hill):
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) is asking colleagues to support a resolution to investigate President Trump for crimes worthy of impeachment following the release of a summary of the special counsel's investigation. In a letter to House Democrats sent Monday, Tlaib called on lawmakers to support the formation of a commission that would "inquire whether President Trump committed impeachable offenses" surrounding his businesses while in office and other alleged improper behavior. "I, firmly, believe that the House Committee on Judiciary should seek out whether President Trump has committed 'High crimes and Misdemeanors' as designated by the U.S. Constitution and if the facts support those findings, that Congress begin impeachment proceedings," Tlaib wrote. "Congress can provide an open and transparent process with the sole goal of ensuring we know the truth and make sure it does not continue, nor happen again," she added.
Yeah, it’s just theater. We all know this. Tlaib’s “impeach the mother**ker” war cry will keep her in office, but supporters of the president should little to fear. Mueller’s report all but killed any chance of impeachment being brought up in the Senate and even prior, the chances were slim to non-existent. Let the Democrats peddle this myth. A majority is now open to re-electing Trump, 54 percent of Independents now see Trump as the victim of a witch-hunt, and only 28 percent support impeaching Trump based on a USA Today survey. So, make your move, Democrats. You put it all in on this report and it’s a dud, a massive nothingburger. A lot of us knew it. Only the moron brigade actually thought this Russian collusion nonsense was real. It never happened. Trump won. Period.
Democrats were preparing for a long impeachment battle with the Trump White House based on this report. Now, they've got nothing. | 2024-05-27T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/9211 |
-10 + -31201032231033?
-31201032231103
In base 9, what is -47058 - 22304?
-70363
In base 4, what is -3 - -33232022230?
33232022221
In base 5, what is -1424 - -14441?
13012
In base 12, what is 27979 + 32b?
280a8
In base 5, what is -4410 - 123244113?
-123304023
In base 12, what is 5222238 + 6?
5222242
In base 12, what is 5 - 984b77?
-984b72
In base 14, what is -84a1 - -114b?
-7354
In base 14, what is 53cb59 - 1b?
53cb3c
In base 7, what is 262105404 + 0?
262105404
In base 7, what is -50 + 1101040016?
1101036636
In base 16, what is -134ea133 - 0?
-134ea133
In base 13, what is c - 6cb363?
-6cb354
In base 7, what is 3 - -26365503?
26365506
In base 4, what is 202102 + 103111?
311213
In base 12, what is 6a + 7858?
7906
In base 16, what is -49 - -4e82?
4e39
In base 5, what is -110410432 + 32?
-110410400
In base 11, what is 1441492 - 20?
1441472
In base 13, what is 25402 - 789?
24946
In base 14, what is 15d3c64 + -4?
15d3c60
In base 6, what is 1210 - -421003?
422213
In base 2, what is -1011000 + -100110101000111011?
-100110101010010011
In base 12, what is -1718b - -33a?
-16a51
In base 12, what is -27 + 5b448?
5b421
In base 4, what is -11 - -23122032030?
23122032013
In base 2, what is 111000000001111 + 11010?
111000000101001
In base 15, what is -41de + 22e?
-3eb0
In base 15, what is 22ece36c + -2?
22ece36a
In base 16, what is 9 + 89e500?
89e509
In base 12, what is 15a09 + 22b?
16038
In base 6, what is -3323 + 1544523?
1541200
In base 14, what is -2 - 81236c?
-812370
In base 9, what is 0 + 13376071?
13376071
In base 6, what is 43431 - -5424?
53255
In base 16, what is 1cf7 + -34a?
19ad
In base 3, what is -10 + -1202222121001011?
-1202222121001021
In base 13, what is 94199 - -1b9b?
96067
In base 13, what is 0 + -967a1?
-967a1
In base 7, what is -2 - -532302641?
532302636
In base 8, what is -41062 + 506?
-40354
In base 3, what is -10 - 2201222002100111?
-2201222002100121
In base 3, what is -21 + 22001211102021011?
22001211102020220
In base 8, what is 3175112 + -56?
3175034
In base 13, what is -4128b6b - 0?
-4128b6b
In base 9, what is 112 + -863082?
-862870
In base 9, what is -187340184 + 5?
-187340178
In base 13, what is 2c522 - 1b4?
2c33b
In base 9, what is -3 - -8006803?
8006800
In base 8, what is -145 + -1322460?
-1322625
In base 8, what is -6217501 - 2?
-6217503
In base 15, what is -cca - 108?
-dd3
In base 2, what is 110 + 111011111001100000001000?
111011111001100000001110
In base 9, what is 426 - -313488?
314025
In base 13, what is -1200 + -41695?
-42895
In base 6, what is -114341 - -1030223?
511442
In base 11, what is 57 - -6aa80?
70027
In base 9, what is 3373 - -16815?
21288
In base 16, what is ed0b6 - 4?
ed0b2
In base 16, what is -2b - -880f36?
880f0b
In base 16, what is -29 - -1a23c?
1a213
In base 11, what is -937 + 100462?
aa626
In base 9, what is 734130 - -100?
734230
In base 7, what is -5 + -16601512?
-16601520
In base 7, what is -12526225 - 0?
-12526225
In base 3, what is 10220002202 - 210?
10220001222
In base 15, what is 1315538 - 2?
1315536
In base 8, what is -1217 - 12136335?
-12137554
In base 3, what is 122200102212 + 110212?
122200220201
In base 2, what is 1010010111100101 - -110111101?
1010011110100010
In base 4, what is -11 + -10303000213?
-10303000230
In base 6, what is 3123 + -102531?
-55404
In base 14, what is 63c2 + -127?
6299
In base 9, what is 52345 - 4875?
46360
In base 4, what is -3003 - 11132211?
-11201220
In base 4, what is 0 + -21221311322?
-21221311322
In base 2, what is -100011001100000101 + 1110101100?
-100010111101011001
In base 12, what is 10b + -b28104?
-b27bb5
In base 11, what is 19a7 - 374?
1633
In base 13, what is 59 + -45103?
-45077
In base 13, what is 115380 + -23?
11535a
In base 16, what is -1a573 - -623?
-19f50
In base 12, what is -19a98942 + -4?
-19a98946
In base 16, what is -2 + -26ce5f?
-26ce61
In base 6, what is -225155 - -155?
-225000
In base 6, what is 2424353512 + 20?
2424353532
In base 16, what is 337995e + 3?
3379961
In base 2, what is 111111001100 - -1001011010011?
10001010011111
In base 13, what is 4 + -81c4602?
-81c45cb
In base 2, what is 11100010111110011001001 + 110?
11100010111110011001111
In base 16, what is -1 - 5315acc?
-5315acd
In base 2, what is -11000001100 + 1101010111?
-1010110101
In base 15, what is b3c7 + a42?
be19
In base 12, what is -6227 - 1a19?
-8044
In base 12, what is -505b3 + 74?
-5053b
In base 5, what is -30310312 - -322?
-30304440
In base 6, what is -15 + -1140045521?
-1140045540
In base 3, what is -102 - 112212002000020?
-112212002000122
In base 13, what is 5872a3 - -c?
5872b2
In base 14, what is 956 + 16428?
16d80
In base 16, what is -4 - 136499c?
-13649a0
In base 2, what is 1001000 + -111000101010101?
-111000100001101
In base 4, what is 3203131011332 + -32?
3203131011300
In base 8, what is 240703775 - 5?
240703770
In base 6, what is -32415 - 300534?
-333353
In base 16, what is -9c7765 - -29?
-9c773c
In base 14, what is -608b6 + 900?
-5ddb6
In base 6, what is -4 - -342214?
342210
In base 14, what is -3 + -25d912a?
-25d912d
In base 15, what is -2 - -a942e8?
a942e6
In base 8, what is -4 - -270326313?
270326307
In base 3, what is -2001222210010102 - -111?
-2001222210002221
In base 16, what is -2782bbc + -6?
-2782bc2
In base 5, what is 4 + -231213222324?
-231213222320
In base 3, what is 10220 + 22100202000101?
22100202011021
In base 6, what is -23150300 + -11?
-23150311
In base 12, what is -127 - 626a0?
-62807
In base 11, what is -4 + -2262412?
-2262416
In base 4, what is 21133220 + -320223?
20212331
In base 10, what is 94573043 - 1?
94573042
In base 12, what is 2 - 38196a5?
-38196a3
In base 6, what is 1030225030 + 2?
1030225032
In base 15, what is 174 - -a49?
bbd
In base 11, what is 9 - 252842?
-252834
In base 2, what is 11001010100001 - 101010100?
11000101001101
In base 8, what is -1217700 + -561?
-1220461
In base 6, what is -3010521 - -5?
-3010512
In base 5, what is 10 - -1340000244?
1340000304
In base 13, what is -1a - 48843?
-48860
In base 5, what is -20 + 10112444120?
10112444100
In base 14, what is b4 - -3666b?
36741
In base 8, what is 3 - -6163563?
6163566
In base 7, what is -32252300 - -3?
-32252264
In base 8, what is -11654222 - 12?
-11654234
In base 2, what is -1000111000100100001111 - 111010?
-1000111000100101001001
In base 10, what is -381720 + -1167?
-382887
In base 3, what is 20222 - -10002010020?
10002101012
In base 12, what is b4 - 365a?
-3566
In base 16, what is 26a5be1 - -1?
26a5be2
In base 15, what is -29 + -95002?
-9502b
In base 12, what is -1744b6 - 407?
-174901
In base 14, what is -34 - -2528ad8?
2528aa4
In base 9, what is -55 - -233603?
233537
In base 2, what is 11101 - -1111111101101011000000?
1111111101101011011101
In base 13, what is 42 + 7cb053?
7cb095
In base 3, what is -1121112200 + 1112220?
-1112222210
In base 12, what is 8299448 - 7?
8299441
In base 16, what is 1f55d - -42d?
1f98a
In base 16, what is a6 - -226119?
2261bf
In base 6, what is 1 + -13051043301?
-13051043300
In base 16, what is 4ff8a0 - 1?
4ff89f
In base 7, what is 5 + -16354314?
-16354306
In base 13, what is -bc928c + -4?
-bc9293
In base 12, what is b938729 + -1?
b938728
In base 4, what is 12231311 - 12123?
12213122
In base 8, what is -202 - -14026?
13624
In base 7, what is -12061536 + -5?
-12061544
In base 4, what is -130322320120 - 3?
-130322320123
In base 16, what is b04 - 297?
86d
In base 8, what is -22703176 - -6?
-22703170
In base 2, what is 100101010000110000 + -1011011?
100101001111010101
In base 6, what is 2332130125 + -3?
2332130122
In base 15, what is b + 37ba7?
37bb3
In base 12, what is -4a - -3b6a20?
3b6992
In base 11, what is 11 - -242a7a4?
242a805
In base 3, what is 2 - -1100021000120120?
1100021000120122
In base 2, what is 11010110001001000 - -101110011?
11010110110111011
In base 2, what is -10000101000111111110001 - -1001011?
-10000101000111110100110
In base 9, what is -253 - 51850?
-52213
In base 13, what is 5 - 9954758?
-9954753
In base 13, what is 1302bb9 - 1?
1302bb8
In base 11, what is 1 - -1893159?
189315a
In base 14, what is 476790 - 59?
476735
In base 15, what is 11 - -21a93?
21aa4
In base 12, what is 36729 - 481?
36268
In base 10, what is -4085 - 789?
-4874
In base 12, what is 2631434 - 2?
2631432
In base 2, what is -1000101111111010001010 - 101?
-10001011111 | 2024-06-03T01:27:13.970301 | https://example.com/article/4484 |
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