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Northrop ER, Neville CE. Northrop E.R., Neville C.E. Northrop, Elizabeth R., and Cynthia E. Neville.COCCYDYNIA. In: Shamus E. Shamus E Ed. Eric Shamus.eds. The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; . http://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1491§ionid=90321539. Accessed April 22, 2019.
Northrop ER, Neville CE. Northrop E.R., Neville C.E. Northrop, Elizabeth R., and Cynthia E. Neville.. "COCCYDYNIA." The Color Atlas of Physical Therapy Shamus E. Shamus E Ed. Eric Shamus. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, , http://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1491§ionid=90321539.
A 25-year-old woman delivered her first baby vaginally. She had epidural anesthesia during the delivery. During the delivery, she heard a loud "pop" noise. After the epidural wore off, she felt a severe pain in her rear end. She was unable to sit on the edge of the hospital bed and had severe pain when she attempted to sit in a chair. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 500 |
Live music, traditional dance competitions, pho-eating contests, carnival rides and other attractions were part of the action Saturday on the second day of the UVSA Tet Festival at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.
The festival, in its 38th year, is presented by the nonprofit Union of Vietnamese Student Assns. and celebrates the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, "the most important holiday in Vietnamese culture," according to the event's website.
"Tet celebrates the arrival of a new spring where families reunite, enjoy each other's company, forget about the troubles of the previous year and look forward to a better upcoming year," the website states.
The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive. General admission is $6; children 2 and younger get in free. Parking costs $9.
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Un acide aminé protéinogène est un acide aminé incorporé dans les protéines lors de la traduction de l'ARN messager par les ribosomes. Il existe en tout aminés protéinogènes, ce qualificatif étant forgé à partir de racines grecques signifiant précisément « qui donne naissance aux protéines ». Parmi ceux-ci, aminés, dits acides aminés standards, sont codés directement par un codon de l'ADN nucléaire. Deux autres acides aminés protéinogènes sont codés indirectement par des codons-stop qui sont recodés en codons d'acides aminés en présence de séquences d'insertion particulières, appelées élément pour la sélénocystéine et élément pour la pyrrolysine. La pyrrolysine n'est présente que dans les protéines de certaines archées méthanogènes, de sorte que les eucaryotes et les bactéries n'utilisent que aminés protéinogènes.
Bien qu'elle présente une chaîne latérale identique à celle de la méthionine, la est parfois considérée comme un aminé protéinogène car, chez les procaryotes ainsi que dans les mitochondries et les chloroplastes des eucaryotes, c'est elle qui est incorporée par les ribosomes à la place de la méthionine au début des chaînes polypeptidiques lors de la traduction de l'ARN messager ; ce résidu est souvent éliminé par la suite par modification post-traductionnelle de la protéine néoformée.
Le corps humain est capable de synthétiser 12 des 21 acides aminés protéinogènes qu'il utilise, tandis que neuf d'entre eux, dits acides aminés essentiels, doivent lui être apportés par l'alimentation : histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, méthionine, phénylalanine, thréonine, tryptophane et valine.
En revanche, les acides aminés non protéinogènes peuvent être incorporés dans les protéines au cours de modifications post-traductionnelles, comme le ou l'hydroxyproline, voire être totalement absents des protéines, comme l'acide ou la DOPA.
Structure des acides aminés protéinogènes
La planche ci-dessous présente la structure non ionisée des 22 acides aminés protéinogènes ; en solution aqueuse à pH physiologique, les fonctions carboxyle –COOH et amine sont ionisées en carboxylate –COO− et ammonium , les espèces chimiques correspondantes sont des zwitterions.
Propriétés chimiques
Le tableau ci-dessous résume les principales propriétés chimiques des acides aminés protéinogènes et de leur chaîne latérale. Les valeurs proposées pour le point isoélectrique et les constantes d'acidité sont celles de l'université de Calgary, en Alberta.
La valeur du pKR ici donnée correspond à l'acide aminé libre. Cette valeur varie sensiblement pour les résidus d'acides aminés présents dans les protéines, comme l'indique le tableau ci-dessous :
Expression génétique
Le tableau ci-dessous présente les codons d'ARN messager correspondant à chacun des aminés protéinogènes. Les valeurs relatives à l'abondance relative des acides aminés dans les protéines varient légèrement suivant les espèces et les bases de données utilisées. Elles sont données ici à titre indicatif.
Fonctions biochimiques
Le tableau ci-dessous propose une brève description des aminés classés en fonction des codes et abréviations spécifiés par le comité de nomenclature commun IUPAC - IUBMB :
Origine évolutive
La plupart des bactéries sont capables de synthétiser les vingt acides aminés protéinogènes, mais elles le font suivant deux types de méthodes. Une première série d'acides aminés « primaires » est créée à partir de composés inorganiques. Les acides aminés « secondaires » sont formés à partir des « primaires » qui leur servent d'éléments précurseurs.
Les conversions connues entre acides aminés sont les suivantes :
Les acides aminés primaires sont moins d'une dizaines. Ce sont eux qui se forment spontanément dans les expériences de chimie prébiotiques, ou que l'on retrouve dans les météorites carbonées. Ces éléments suggèrent qu'ils sont les premiers apparus, et que les premières protéines n'étaient formées que de ceux-ci. Le reste de la série ne relève alors pas de la chimie pré-biotique, mais sont le produit des métabolismes primitifs.
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Ben & Jerry's sues parent Unilever to block sale of Israeli business
NEW YORK, July 5 (Reuters) – Ben & Jerry's on Tuesday sued its parent Unilever Plc (ULVR.L) to block the sale of its Israeli enterprise to a nearby licensee, saying it was inconsistent with its values to provide its ice product in the occupied West Bank.
The criticism submitted in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan reported the sale introduced on June 29 threatened to undermine the integrity of the Ben & Jerry's brand, which Ben & Jerry's board retained independence to protect when Unilever obtained the company in 2000.
An injunction from transferring the business and associated logos to Avi Zinger, who operates American Excellent Items Ltd, was necessary to "safeguard the brand name and social integrity Ben & Jerry's has put in decades constructing," the complaint explained.
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Ben & Jerry's said its board voted 5-2 to sue, with the two Unilever appointees dissenting.
Unilever, in a assertion, claimed it does not talk about pending litigation, but that it experienced the ideal to sell the disputed company and the transaction had already closed.
"It's a accomplished offer," Zinger's attorney Alyza Lewin reported in a different assertion. The sale fixed Zinger's very own lawsuit in March from Ben & Jerry's for refusing to renew his license.
A Ben & Jerry's ice-cream delivery truck is observed at their manufacturing unit in Be'er Tuvia, Israel July 20, 2021. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
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The dispute highlights issues experiencing shopper models getting a stand on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Lender.
Most nations around the world look at the settlements unlawful. In April 2019, Airbnb Inc (ABNB.O) reversed a five-thirty day period-previous final decision to halt listing houses in the settlements.
Last July, Ben & Jerry's reported it would conclude revenue in the occupied West Bank and parts of East Jerusalem, and sever its three-decade romance with Zinger. study extra
Israel condemned the go, and some Jewish teams accused Ben & Jerry's of anti-Semitism. Some traders, like at least 7 U.S. states, divested their Unilever holdings. examine extra
Unilever has more than 400 manufacturers including Dove soap, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Knorr soup and Vaseline skin lotion.
Ben & Jerry's was founded in a renovated fuel station in 1978 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield.
No more time associated in Ben & Jerry's functions, they wrote in the New York Occasions last July that they supported Israel but opposed its "illegal occupation" of the West Financial institution.
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THEY are one of the most used items in your house but how often do you wash your pillows? Probably not as often as you should.
IF YOU take your pillow case off and a brownish-yellow naked pillow greets you, it's time to give it a good wash.
Get in the habit of doing this every six months — more often if you have allergies.
A note before you start washing: Check the labels on your pillows to make sure there aren't any specific cleaning instructions. The steps below will work for most synthetic pillows, however washing machines are too rough for memory foam pillows — these will need to be hand washed.
Wash two by two. Depending on the size of your washing machine, wash two pillows at a time to simultaneously fill the machine and keep it balanced.
Use laundry powder and bleach. Put your naked pillows (that is, minus any pillow cases or pillow protectors) into your washing machine with one cup of washing powder and one cup of bleach.
Hot wash. Use the hottest setting on your machine and give the pillows an extra rinse and spin cycle. If they still look a bit stained, repeat steps 1 to 3.
Dry completely in the sun. The sun's rays will help remove any lingering stains. Check they're completely dry through to the middle, and if not give them more time outside or a run in the dryer.
Remove the pillow protector and place the pillow in extremely hot water. Using gloves, add washing powder or detergent and agitate. Leave for 20 minutes to allow the hot water to kill any dust mites that might be living in your pillow. Rinse several times with hot water and squeeze out excess water. Dry in the sun — it's the best sanitiser!
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Stickman Hook is the return of the famous Stickman in one of the most popular games on the iOS and Android platforms. Your goal in this game is to swing to the end of the level using a hook and rope, latching onto attach points, and swinging past the end of the level. Your goal is to make it past every level and beat the game – no bells and whistles, just you and the level ahead. Read on for some tips and tricks for Stickman Hook!
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Interview with Author C.J. Lyons
C.J. Lyons, the co-author of the recent bestseller Rock Bottom (along with Erin Brockovich) has graciously agreed to visit Socrates' Book Review Blog for an interview. So please join me in welcoming C.J. Lyons…
1) How did you come about co-authoring a book with Erin Brockovich? Is there a story behind the story to tell us?
I had just turned in the finale of my Angels of Mercy series (CRITICAL CONDITION) and was wondering what I'd write next when I got a call from Erin's publisher asking if I'd be interested in partnering with her on a new suspense series. It turns out that Erin likes my female protagonists, the way they're strong yet flawed, finding the courage to become their own heroes.
2) I understand you were trained in the medical field, what exactly did you do?
I practiced pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine for 17 years including working everywhere from inner-city trauma centers, the Navajo reservation, as a Life Flight doctor, and a rural community pediatrics practice where we made house calls.
3) Did your training help you in writing the popular medical series "Angels of Mercy"?
Oh yes! I still had to do research to make sure everything was up to date and all the cases are based on real medicine, but 17 years of observing patients, families, and colleagues really informed my writing. Now, none of the characters are based on real people, but watching how real people react under stress definitely helped me to create believable fictional characters.
4) What do you think about the medical TV shows that are so popular today (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, House, etc.)? Do you watch them? Do you think they are portrayed accurately?
The early years of ER are pretty accurate—at least compared to the others you mention. I can't stand Private Practice or House because both portray not only bad medicine but also people practicing medicine for their own best interests rather than their patients. In the real world, House wouldn't just have lost his license and been sued ages ago, he'd be in prison.
Grey's Anatomy I can enjoy sometimes if I really, really, really suspend disbelief but lately I'm having a hard time with it as well—not only do they get too much of the medicine wrong (something I can forgive if it serves the story) BUT they get the underlying characters so very wrong, making them do crazy things with no motivation that it's actually the writer in me who ends up throwing the remote against the wall rather than the doctor in me, lol!
5) Your bio says you travel extensively. Any favorite places? Do you have any exciting stories about your travels?
I've been so busy lately with book deadlines that I haven't had much time to travel. But in the past I've volunteered on several Earthwatch expeditions including an environmental impact survey of Hells Gate in Africa and an archeological expedition to the Outback of Australia.
Both trips were amazing but one thing that I often mention when I'm giving talks to groups is that the archeological survey discovered cave art that carbon dated back 41,000 years….imagine that, humans telling stories and documenting them 41,000 years ago!!!
6) Are you planning any trips in the future?
I'll be teaching in Pittsburgh at the Pennwriters conference in May and going to NYC for ThrillerFest in July. After that it will depend on my deadlines. But I'm not complaining, it is always, always good to have plenty of work to keep me busy!
7) Do you have any more "Angels of Mercy" books coming out?
CRITICAL CONDITION was the series finale—and it rocked! I can't believe the rave reviews and fan mail I've gotten for it! I loved writing that book, it's basically Die Hard in a hospital, a non-stop thrill ride.
8) Do you outline before writing a book? Do you know exactly how the story will go or are you ever surprised?
I never outline and so am always surprised—but I think that's a good thing for a thriller writer, because if I'm surprised then my readers should be as well, right?
9) Do you have any advice for aspiring authors?
The best advice is something you've probably heard before: never surrender, never give up….
10) What upcoming books can we look forward to seeing from you?
HOT WATER, the second in the Erin Brockovich series will be out October, 2011 in hardcover. And this summer I have several e-books and trade paperbacks coming out including the sequel to NERVES OF STEEL, called SLEIGHT OF HAND, and several nonfiction books on the craft of writing, starting with NO RULES, JUST WRITE!
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit with us, C.J.
You are so very welcome! Thanks for having me!
About CJ:
As a pediatric ER doctor, CJ Lyons has lived the life she writes about in her cutting edge suspense novels. She has assisted police and prosecutors with cases involving child abuse, rape, homicide and Munchausen by Proxy and has worked in numerous trauma centers, as a crisis counselor, victim advocate, as well as a flight physician for Life Flight. CJ credits her patients and their families for teaching her the art of medicine and giving her the courage to pursue her dream of becoming a novelist.
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Her award-winning, critically acclaimed Angels of Mercy series (LIFELINES, WARNING SIGNS, URGENT CARE, and CRITICAL CONDITION) is available now. Her newest project as co-author of a new suspense series with Erin Brockovich, starts with the release of ROCK BOTTOM in March, 2011. To learn more about CJ and her work, go to www.cjlyons.net.
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Knowing the moisture content of feeds is key when comparing prices.
"The summer of 2019 was extremely challenging for anyone trying to put up dry forage," says Ted Nibourg, farm business management specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre.
"More often than not, hay and greenfeed were baled at moisture contents greater than normal. In an attempt to salvage forage production this summer, many producers opted to take their crop off as haylage by wrapping or bagging the bales."
Adding to the challenges of this year's forage crop is the variation in moisture content of the haylage. Specialists at the Ag-Info Centre are receiving reports of moisture contents ranging between 20 and 65% moisture, with 35 to 80% dry matter.
Nibourg says that this broad range of moisture content is proving problematic for producers trying to compare prices between different sources of feed. However, the easiest way to compare prices is to base the price on a dry matter basis.
"Current greenfeed prices are ranging between $100 and $120 per ton, or 2000 lbs. That converts to 5 to 6 cents per lb. Dry greenfeed usually consists of 15% moisture or 85% dry matter. A ton of greenfeed therefore, contains 1700 lbs of dry matter. On a dry matter basis, that greenfeed is valued at 5.8 to 7 cents per lb."
He adds that conventional silage is very similar. "Silage is currently priced at $50 to $55 per wet ton in the pit. The dry matter content of silage is 35%. A ton of silage contains 700 lbs of dry material, which translates to between 7.1 and 7.8 cents per lb."
"When doing price comparisons it is important to know the moisture content of the feeds. If, for example, you were considering some 1500 lb bales put up at 40% moisture you would have 900 lbs of dry matter. Using the previous dry matter price range of 5.8 to 7.8 cents per lb, those bales should range in price between $52 and $70 per bale.
Nibourg says to consider moisture content when hauling bales.
"The price of hauling dry matter home will be cheaper for bales containing 40% moisture as opposed to bales that have 60% moisture. You would be hauling an extra 300 lbs of water per bale if the moisture content of those 1500 lb bales was 60%. There is very little profit in hauling water."
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In ancient Egyptian history, dynasties are series of rulers sharing a common origin. They are usually, but not always, traditionally divided into 33 pharaonic dynasties; these dynasties are commonly grouped by modern scholars into "kingdoms" and "intermediate periods".
The first 30 divisions come from the 3rd century BC Egyptian priest Manetho, whose Aegyptaiaca, was probably written for a Greek-speaking Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt but survives only in fragments and summaries. The names of the last two, the short-lived 31st Dynasty and the longer-lasting Ptolemaic Dynasty, are later coinings.
While widely used and useful, the system does have its shortcomings. Some dynasties only ruled part of Egypt and existed concurrently with other dynasties based in other cities. The 7th might not have existed at all, the 10th seems to be a continuation of the 9th, and there might have been one or several Upper Egyptian Dynasties before what is termed the 1st Dynasty.
List of dynasties in ancient Egyptian history
See also
List of pharaohs
Egyptian chronology
Muhammad Ali dynasty
Notes
References
Works cited
Dynasties, List of Egyptian
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Local entertainment events in Lake and Sumter counties
THURSDAY, OCT. 5
MEDITATION: At 4 p.m. every Thursday at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Guided meditation followed by discussion. Chairs provided or bring yoga mat for the floor. Beginners welcome. Call 352-728-9790 to register.
QUILTING SISTERS GUILD: From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday at Masonic Lodge, 200 Richey Road. in Leesburg. Call Mary at 352-323-3351 or go to quiltingsistersguild.com for information.
STORY TIME OUR WORLD: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. For ages 5 and under. With music, movement and fingerplays. Call 352-728-9790 for information.
PRE-K STORY TIME: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mt Dora. Call 352-735-7180 for information.
LAKE COUNTY FARMERS AND FLEA MARKET: From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Thursday (except holidays) at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 2101 County Road 452 in Eustis. For information, call Cole Scharlau at 352-357-9692.
CRAFTY KIDS: From 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. every Thursday at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Free. Children of all ages are invited to make a craft at the library to take home. Call Penny Richardson at 352-728-9790 or email penny.richardson@leesburgflorida.gov.
MAHJONG: From 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday at Marianne Beck Memorial Library, 112 W. Central Ave. in Howey-in-the-Hills. Call 352-324-0254 for information.
CRAFTERNOONS: From 2 to 5 p.m. every Thursday at Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont. Bring your current craft project. Call 352-536-2275 for information.
KIDS ACTIVITY NIGHT: From 6 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Astor County Library, 54905 Alco Road. Call 352-759-9913 for information.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: From 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at Marion Baysinger Memorial Library, 756 W. Broad St. in Groveland. For ages 13 to 18. Call 352-429-5840 for information.
TNT GAMING: From 4 to 5 p.m. every Thursday at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. For ages 8 to 18. Call 352-728-9790 for information.
LEGO CLUB: From 3 to 4 p.m. every Thursday at Fruitland Park Library, 205 W. Berckman St. For ages 5 to 18. Call 352-360-6561 for information.
OLD TIME RADIO DRAMA CLUB: At 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Savannah Center, 1575 Buena Vista Blvd. in The Villages. Go to thevillagesoldtimeradio.club.
READER OF THE PACK: From 4 to 5 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Free. All ages are invited to pet and read a book to the PAWS Therapy Dogs to strengthen reading skills and build reading confidence. Call Melissa Curry at 352-728-9790 or email melissa.curry@leesburgflorida.gov.
PALETTES AND PETS: From 5 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at Orlando Cat Café, 532 Cagan Park Ave. in Clermont. Order a snack and create a canvas painting with guidance from professional artist Kathie Camara. All materials provided. Cost is $35. Registration required. Go to orlandocatcafe.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 5 AND FRIDAY, OCT. 6
AUXILIARY FUNDRAISER: From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Florida Hospital Waterman Garden Level Conference Room, 1000 Waterman Way in Tavares. With collective goods. Call 301-988-5446 for information.
FRIDAY, OCT. 6
BASIE TO BERNSTEIN: At 6 p.m. at Paul P. Williams Auditorium, 9501 Highway 441 in Leesburg. LC Swing Big Band performs music of Count Basie Band and Leonard Bernstein's Westside Story. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 352-728-8414 or purchased at the box office.
DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT: At 5 p.m. every Friday at Amvets Post 1992, 32201 Amvets Way in Mount Dora. Nonmembers must be signed in by a member of the post. Go to amvetspost1992.org.
MEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC: At 7:30 p.m. at Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace in Weirsdale. Darell Morgan and the OB Opry Band along with special guest Ric Mac. Go to obopry.com for tickets and information.
STREET PARTY: From 6 to 10 p.m. the first Friday of the month in downtown Eustis. Featuring music, food and friends. Accepting applications for vendors. Go to www.eustis.org or call 352-483-5491.
HISPANIC FOOD COOK OFF: At 4:30 p.m. at Fruitland Park Public Library, 205 W. Berckman St. Call 352-360-6561 for details.
FRIDAY, OCT. 6 TO SUNDAY, OCT. 8
43RD ANNUAL MOUNT DORA BICYCLE FESTIVAL: At 6 a.m. at Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce, 341 N. Alexander St. Support drivers needed to follow and assist cyclists if necessary. Call 352-383-2165. Go to mountdorabicyclefestival.com for information.
FRIDAY, OCT. 6 TO MONDAY, OCT. 9
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Monday and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Moonlight Players' Warehouse Theater, 735 W. Minneola Ave. in Clermont. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children and students. Call 352-319-1116 for reservations.
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
PLANT SALE: From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Discovery Gardens, 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares. Cash or check only. Call 352-343-4101 for information.
DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT: At 5 p.m. every Saturday at Amvets Post 1992, 32201 Amvets Way in Mount Dora. Nonmembers must be signed in by a member of the post. Go to amvetspost1992.org.
CROCHET CLASS: From noon to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. Bring a size J crochet hook, yarn and scissors. Class projects include a newborn infant's cap, a star-shaped pot holder and a lady's hat with ornamentation. Free. Call 352-735-7180, option 5.
LEESBURG SATURDAY MORNING MARKET: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday at Towne Square, 501 W. Main St. With local farmers, craftsmen, bakers and artists. Friendly, dependable and flexible volunteers needed. Call 352-365-0053.
AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fisherman's Cove Marina, 3950 N. Eichelberger Road in Tavares. Hosted by Harris Chain Sail and Power Squadron. Open to the public. Drinks and snacks provided. Bring lunch. Go to harrischain.org for pricing and to register.
FULL MOON GREAT PUMPKIN 5K: At 7 p.m. at Southern Hill Farms Pumpkin Patch, 16651 Schofield Road in Clermont. Moonlit run/walk on clay roads. With finisher medal, shirt, glow necklaces and fall treats. Go to sommersports.com for pricing and to register.
SENIOR EXPO: At 10 a.m. at Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, 3700 Highway 27 in Clermont. With vendors, raffles and door prizes. With speaker Emmy Award winner Charlie Grinker. Call Sandra Ramdass at 352-394-3500.
ATLANTIC CITY BOYS: At 7:30 p.m. at Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St. A Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Go to mountdoraproductions.com for tickets and information.
LADIES OF COUNTRY MUSIC: At 7:30 p.m. at Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace in Weirsdale. Suzanne and the OB Opry Band along with special guests Brenda Millett and Ginny Palmer. Go to obopry.com for tickets and information.
BREAKFAST AND SALE: From 8 to 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, 439 E. Fifth Ave. Cost is $5 and includes pancakes, sausage or bacon. With kids clothes and toys. Call 352-383-2005.
SUMTER FALL FESTIVAL: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road. With entertainment and food. Go to sumterchamber.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 7 AND SUNDAY, OCT. 8
FALL IN THE FIELD SHOW: At 9 a.m. at Renninger's Antique Center, 20651 US Highway 441 in Mount Dora. Selection of primitives and fall decor. With kids make and take crafts and pumpkin patch. Call 352-383-8393 or go to renningers.net.
HOWARD ALLEN CRAFT SHOW: From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Leesburg. For more information call Jeanne at 352-728-0033 or go to artfestival.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 8
COLLECT-A-CON: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Receptions, 4425 N. Highway 19A in Mount Dora. With collectible vendors selling comic books and movie memorabilia. Costume contest and a silent auction to benefit the Mount Dora Library. Cost is $5 and free for ages 10 and under. Call 352-406-6906 or email bone@prodigy.net.
BREAKFAST BUFFET: From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. every Sunday at Amvets Post 1992, 32201 Amvets Way in Mount Dora. With biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes. Cost is $6.50. Free to first responders with ID and kids under 6. Call 352-483-3327.
WINGS AND KARAOKE: At 2 p.m. every Sunday at AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N. Canal St. in Leesburg. Nonmembers must be signed in by a member of the post. Call 352-323-8750, email amvetspost2006@gmail.com or go to amvets2006.com.
FARMERS MARKET: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday in downtown Clermont. Fresh produce, fish, eggs, flowers, plants, shrubs, decorative items, live music and a petting zoo.
MOUNT DORA VILLAGE MARKET: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday At Evans Park on Donnelly St. at Lake Dora. Superb quality local produce, eclectic food, handmade crafts and ample parking. Go to mountdoramarket.com.
EAGLE WATCH VOLUNTEER TRAINING: From 2 to 4 p.m. at Trout Lake Nature Center, 520 E. County Road 44 in Eustis. Shawnlei Breeding of Audubon's Birds of Prey on eagle biology and laws. Volunteers will be assigned eagle's nests to monitor. Call Stacey Kelly at 352-408-2901 to register.
MONDAY, OCT. 9
SMOOTH COUNTRY BAND: From 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dancin' Ballroom and Stage Arts Center, 10700 Highway 441 in Leesburg. Cost is $7. Enjoy music and dancing with band members David Potter, David Peddicord, Vern Brewer, George Hawkins and Stan Chase. Call David Potter at 386-677-3625.
CHARADES AND CHICKEN WINGS: From 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday at Amvets Post 1992, 32201 Amvets Way in Mount Dora. Nonmembers must be signed in by a member of the post. Go to amvetspost1992.org.
ADULT COLORING: From 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Eustis Recreation Department, 2214 Bates Ave. A fun way to socialize, de-stress and create a piece of art. All coloring pages and colored pencils are supplied. Free for all seniors. Call 352-357-8510.
BIBLIOBOP: From 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Monday at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. Free. With music, singing, stories and dancing. Suggested ages 2 1/2 to 5. Call 352-735-7180.
TINY EXPLORERS: From 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St. Bring your toddler to play in educational stations for a hands-on fun-filled adventure in learning and to interact with others the same age. Call Melissa Curry at 352-728-9790 or email melissa.curry@leesburgflorida.gov.
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS: From 5 to 6 p.m. every Monday at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. Call 352-735-7180 for information.
MAHJONG: From 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. Call 352-735-7180 for information.
CHESS CLUB: From 5 to 7 p.m. every Monday at Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks in Clermont. Call 352-243-1840 for information.
CHESS CLUB: From 3 to 4 p.m. every Monday at Marianne Beck Memorial Library, 112 W. Central Ave. in Howey-In-The-Hills. Call 352-324-0254.
KINDRED STITCHERS: From 1 to 4 p.m. every Monday at Cagan Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks in Clermont. For all levels. Call 352-243-1840.
BEGINNING CROCHET: From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Monday at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995. N Donnelly St. in Mount Dora. Bring size J hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. For ages 8 and up. Call 352-735-7180 for information.
MEGA BLOCKS CLUB: From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Monday at Fruitland Park Library, 205 W. Berckman St. For ages 0 to 4. Call 352-360-6561 for information.
TODDLER STORY TIME: From 10 to 11 a.m. every Monday at Tavares Public Library, 314 N. New Hampshire Ave. With music, snack and a craft. Call Valerie Madden at 352-742-6473 for information.
BASIC SPANISH: From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of the month at Fruitland Park Library, 205 W. Berckman St. For ages 8 to 18. Call 352-360-6561 for information.
LINE DANCING: From 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Leesburg Public Library Meeting Room B, 100 E. Main St. With instructor Shirley Hedge. Call 352-728-9790. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaCommonCrawl'} | 514 |
Q: Are A/B testing problems intrinsically a multiple testing problem? Can we convert any A/B testing problem into a multiple testing problem?
A: That depends on the context of using A/B testing:
If you change one button and check for its effect, then you are performing one test. So A/B testing is not intrinsically a multiple testing problem.
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Legislation Updates
Parliament receives President's assent for — The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019
Published on December 10, 2019 July 30, 2021 By Bhumika Indulia
With the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019 now both the existing Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu will be formed into —
"Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu"
The said Act received President's assent on 09-12-2019.
Following are the major heads of the Act:
Formation of Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Amendment of Article 240 of Constitution
Amendment of the First Schedule to Constitution
Allocation of seats in House of People
Provisions as to sitting members
Extension of jurisdiction of High Court of Bombay
Provisions as to Services
*Please follow the link to read the Act: The Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union territories) Act, 2019
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Statistics as a field has experienced tremendous growth and development in the last couple of decades. There is great unfulfilled demand in the workforce for people trained in quantitative methods in general and in statistics in particular. Jobs in numerous, diverse areas increasingly utilize statistical methods in routine practice. Research across a wide spectrum of disciplines to an extent never seen before uses and relies on statistical methods and insight. It is essential that one become competent in modern quantitative methods including statistics to fully participate in and comprehend many forces and trends in our democratic society.
A major focus of statistics is understanding patterns in the world in light of inherent uncertainty. What study designs allow one to make valid conclusions about issues in society? How can one summarize complex quantitative information and make principled inferential statements about populations? Is the available evidence sufficient for establishing a causal relationship among factors? Statistics, through its development of principles of study design and analysis, has played key roles in the development of agriculture, medicine, and surveys to inform public policy and decision making. In order to study and address many of the challenges in our society, it is necessary to have reliable, timely information. One must have the tools to summarize, investigate, and communicate important findings from the information. Statistics enables one to seek answers in creative ways to complex questions. Statistic plays a critical role in many efforts to enhance the conditions of the human person and the world.
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Free Picks » NHL Picks » Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Predictions 1-21-2016
Calgary Flames at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Predictions 1-21-2016
The Calgary Flames travel to Nationwide Arena to play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, January 21, 2016. The opening line for this game has the Flames at +100 and the Blue Jackets at -110. The over/under has been set at 5.5.
Calgary comes into this matchup having played 44 games. They have an overall record of 20-21-3 and on the road they have a record of 6-12-3. Currently they are 6th in the Pacific Division. They've scored 118 goals and given up 135 goals for a point differential of -17. Columbus shows up with a record of 17-26-4 including 8-10-4 at home this season. They are 8th in the Metropolitan Division. They've scored 119 goals and surrendered 152 for a goal differential of -33.
John Gaudreau has accumulated 45 total points this season for the Flames. He has 19 goals this season with 123 shots on goal giving him a shooting percentage of 15%. He has a total of 26 assists on the season and averages 20 minutes played per game. Sean Monahan has averaged 20 minutes of ice time per game this year. In that time he has a shooting percentage of 13% by scoring 14 goals on 107 shots. He has 15 assists giving him a total of 29 points on the season. Karri Ramo has 15 wins and 14 losses this season in net for the Flames. He has had 851 shots against him and has given up 77 goals. He has made 774 saves for a save percentage of 91%.
Ryan Johansen has accumulated 33 total points this season for the Blue Jackets. He has 8 goals this season with 108 shots on goal giving him a shooting percentage of 7%. He has a total of 25 assists on the season and averages 18 minutes played per game. Scott Hartnell has averaged 16 minutes of ice time per game. In that time he has a shooting percentage of 17% by scoring 15 goals on 86 shots. He has 16 assists giving him a total of 31 points on the season. Sergei Bobrovsky has 11 wins and 13 losses this season in net for the Blue Jackets. He has had 740 shots against him and has given up 65 goals. He has made 675 saves for a save percentage of 91%.
The Flames have 43 total points this season. They have scored 117 goals while giving up 133 goals. They have had 141 power play opportunities and have scored 21 goals on those chances for a percentage of 15%. The Flames have allowed 103 power play opportunities and given up 26 goals on those chances for a penalty kill percentage of 75%. They average 29 shots per game and as a team are shooting 9.10% for the season to this point. They allow 29 shots to their opposition per contest and have a team save percentage of 90%.
The Blue Jackets have a total of 38 points on the season. They have 26 power play goals on 145 opportunities thus far for a percentage of 18%. They have allowed 170 power play opportunities and have given up 33 goals on those chances for a penalty kill percentage of 81%. As a team, the Flames have a total of 117 goals scored while they've given up 151 goals to this point. They average 29 shots per contest and have a team shooting percentage of 8.72%. As a team they give up 31 shots per game and have a save percentage of 90%.
Calgary Flames Betting Trends
The Calgary Flames are 19-24 straight up
The Calgary Flames are 21-20-2 against the over/under
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 15-30 straight up
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 22-22-3 against the over/under
Calgary Flames Injuries
01/12/16 C Lance Bouma Leg expected to miss 2-3 weeks
Columbus Blue Jackets Injuries
12/30/15 LW Matt Calvert Knee out 4 weeks
01/15/16 D David Savard Upper Body out indefinitely
01/09/16 LW Nick Foligno Upper Body out indefinitely
01/04/16 GO Curtis McElhinney Ankle out indefinitely
01/04/16 RW David Clarkson Upper Body out indefinitely
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Schalke had the draw 0-0 in the first match away. The team take the 2nd position in the group, being one point from Galatasaray. The German team are going to increase the distance. They are in a bad condition. They don't' score in Bundesliga, having fallen down to the lower part of the fixture list.
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Reconstruction of unfinished Beethoven song 'Erlkönig'
Based on sketches by Ludwig van Beethoven WoO 131
Beethoven set many texts of Goethe to music during his life. In 1792, when he was 22 years old, Beethoven wrote a song based on a poem by Goethe, Erlkönig. It remained unfinished, probably because the composer (22 years old) had to write dances for orchestra that were performed in the Hofburg Redoutensaal in Vienna. In 1822, Beethoven and his brother had plans to issue his early, unpublished works. In these years he edited and completed a number of early sketches. Was it because he died in March 1827 that he would never finish Erlkönig? We will never know. The song remained a sketch.
Many songs by Beethoven are composed in a form that we also find in Erlkönig. For example, the song Adelaïde opus 46 is very similar in its form to Erlkönig. It is very likely that Beethoven would have written Erlkönig in the same way as his other songs.
Beethoven interrupts both text and melody frequently. In total we have just enough material to get a reasonable overall picture of the composition. We know that the piece would have begun with a great introduction that would also be used at the end of the song. In some places we had to fill in the missing Goethe text and the vocal melody, firstly to create a complete song and secondly to use the full text. In other places we had to fill in the missing piano parts. The entire piano part of the ending is written by the composer.
Title: 'Erlkönig' for voice and Pianoforte
Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
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International Franchise Association has named Gordon Logan, founder and CEO of Sport Clips Haircuts, as the 2016 IFA Entrepreneur of the Year. Sport Clips, headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, is the largest franchise dedicated to men's and boys' hair care. Before founding Sport Clips in 1993, Logan owned and operated salons throughout Texas as a franchisee of Command Performance. Logan assembled a top management team and orchestrated the Sport Clips concept, including innovative haircutting systems and marketing programs designed to capitalize on the men's and boys' haircut market. Under his leadership, Sport Clips made improvements in human resources, financial status and growth. The brand operates more than 1,500 locations, and the number will exceed 1,600 by 2017.
First presented in 1982, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award is given annually to a visionary who is willing to take risks and who possesses the management skills necessary to create a successful franchising business enterprise.
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Tushar Hiranandani on Bhumi, Taapsee and ageism, Saand Ki Aankh's Shashi Kapoor connect, misogyny and why he won't do another Masti
Tushar Hiranandani defends his directorial debut Saand Ki Aankh, against allegations of ageism, and his past filmography that includes the Masti franchise.
Anna MM Vetticad November 06, 2019 15:46:06 IST
His filmography is as varied as it gets. Tushar Hiranandani has just made his directorial debut with the feminist adventure Saand Ki Aankh, which is based on the true story of the octogenarian sharpshooters Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who first picked up guns in their 60s and went on to become multiple-medal-winning champions. He has been writing for 15 years. His credits include films as contrasting as the dance drama ABCD, the gentle comedy Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge and the crassly misogynistic Masti series. In this volatile interview, he answers questions about the anti-women ageism in his casting choices for Saand Ki Aankh, his attitude to women and patriarchy.
The idea behind Director's Cut on Firstpost is to engage with a director after watching their film, since generalisations are often inescapable in pre-release Q&As. Hiranandani was briefed about the nature of this section, that it would be an in-depth examination of Saand Ki Aankh and the context in which it has been made. The fireworks in this conversation illustrate why most Indian filmmakers prefer to speak to journalists before their film has been seen, but the resolution is also proof that such interactions are as doable as they are essential. Excerpts:
(Caution: Minor spoilers ahead for those who have not seen Saand Ki Aankh)
I loved Saand Ki Aankh, that is evident from my review. But a problematic aspect of the film is weighing on my mind so I don't want to beat about the bush. Why did you cast actresses who are in their 30s to play women in their 60s?
You must have seen that in my film I've paid tribute to Mother India. It's one of my favourite films. In Mother India, Nargisji also was young and she played the role from young to old, so somewhere I always wanted to pay tribute to this. And yes, I did try for older star cast and it didn't work out. Budget factors, some of the old ladies that I wanted could not play it, they didn't want to do it. I also went to actors in the late 50s and 40s, and no one wanted to play this. And like I said, I wanted to make it like Mother India. It so happened that I went to Bhumi and Taapsee and I was so happy they had the same excitement as I had to do this film.
In the 62 years since Mother India, shouldn't we have evolved beyond a stage where we make young women play old women?
An actor plays a part. Age doesn't matter. Today if Aamir Khan being in his 50s can play in 3 Idiots and people applaud it, what's wrong with girls who are 30 playing 60? (Note: Khan was 44 years old when he played a teenager in Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots, released in 2009.) I think they showed guts. I think it's more evolved to cast younger people for older roles which were serious. Today if my film has got eyeballs, because Taapsee and Bhumi have played them. You've praised them in your review, everybody is praising them, so it's a big victory for me.
Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar in a still from Saand Ki Aankh. YouTube
They deserve praise but it is distracting that they are young women trying to play old. How is this different from when Hollywood would get white people to play Asians and Africans with brown paint on their faces?
I don't understand. I don't think I've gone so drastic that you're telling me that I have coloured their faces and they're playing Asians. They deserved to play this part, they are great actresses and they had the guts to do it. I didn't do anything wrong.
You're taking the point literally. I'm not talking about you putting colour on their faces. I'm saying there is a parallel. You equated this with Aamir in 3 Idiots, but the prejudice in our society is against women not men, against older women not older men. Do you see the parallel with Hollywood and the flaw in your parallel with 3 Idiots?
I don't know why you going again and again about the same thing.
Not me alone. A lot of people have said this.
I am the director. As a director I felt these two were the best for the parts and I casted them. I wanted to cast young people to play old and I thought that was the USP, that the age thing wouldn't matter, and people would get excited about this.
But you said you approached older women earlier? If this was your original…
(He interrupts with his voice raised) I did approach, it didn't happen, so I changed my mind. Casting is a process. Filmmaking is a process. It doesn't happen on the spot, right? (He has calmed down by now) I went through five years of making this film, I've gone through all the process, and it's the best decision to cast Taapsee and Bhumi.
You speak of their courage, but the criticism is not of Taapsee and Bhumi in any case, because they operate in an industry where women have limited choices and they may feel compelled to grab the best opportunities that come their way. The criticism is of the casting by the team of the film because in our country, women actors past a certain age don't get substantial roles on screen.
I'm saying I wanted, I'm not saying they. They were the only two girls who said yes to me and I think there will not be a better cast.
And the parallel you drew with 3 Idiots? There is a vast difference. In 3 Idiots older men played young men, here young women play older women. In our country…
So what about Mother India?
Which was 60 plus years ago.
There are people casting Neena Gupta. Every actor who deserves to be in the film are getting cast. I made my film the way I wanted to make it. I have a right to do what I want to. Do you have any other question or we'll keep on debating on this?
Of course you have a right, but we also have a right to have a discussion, right?
Then you have your opinion, I have my opinion. I wanted to cast them, you can keep on criticising it.
Are you saying people like Neena Gupta get the same opportunities as men their age?
Of course they're getting now ya. Lot of actresses are getting work today. There is not only movies, there are digital shows. A lot of work is happening in the industry. You should be happy in this time of the world there is a recession, a lot of people are getting work. (I laugh)
Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu in a still from Saand Ki Aankh. Twitter
Okay, you have written vastly varied films – raunchy comedies, a pleasantly mild comedy like Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge – and you've directed this film. Which of your films most reflects the kind of person you are?
I'm a writer. Nothing reflects me. The director needs to come to me with a story and tell to me to write. I used to write all kinds of films. I've also written ABCD, Dishoom, Half Girlfriend. Any director who wanted to work with me, I used to go ahead and work. Writing is a job and none of them reflects any part of me.
So who came to you with Saand Ki Aankh?
I saw it on Satyamev Jayate, Aamir Khan's show. I had tears in my eyes and I told my wife, this story has to be told. And she said, why don't you tell it?
What made you turn to direction with it?
Because I loved the story. Earlier, it was always the director who would give me the story. This is the story I wanted to tell.
You said none of your films reflects who you are. Apart from the characters in a film having certain values, the tone of a film does take a position. Saand Ki Aankh for instance is feminist. Are you saying these are not values you subscribe to?
Of course I do. Are you trying to criticise me or praise me? I am still not getting this interview's tone. This is what I believe in and I've done this film according to what I feel. My wife is the producer. I always respect women. I've made the film respecting women, and it is also about "tann budha hota hai, mann budha nahin hota" (the body gets old, the mind does not), any age you can do anything you want.
So if this film reflects your values, how does one reconcile with the fact that you who have made the feminist Saand Ki Aankh also wrote the misogynistic Great Grand Masti?
Like I said, the director came to me with the story. It was this job. And now this is the film I wanted to make. A lot of people say, how did you do it? Maybe no one gave me a chance to, you know. And I had to make money to run my house, I've a family to feed, so I did all kinds of films that came to me. But I made the film that I wanted to direct. And I didn't once let it go though it took me five years to make it.
(Note: Tushar Hiranandani and Milap Zaveri are jointly credited with the story and screenplay of both Masti and Grand Masti. Hiranandani is credited with the story of Great Grand Masti. So when he says the director came to him with the story, he is perhaps referring to the basic concept.)
Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar with Chandro 'Shooter Dadi' Tomar and her sister-in-law, Prakashi Tomar. Twitter
But a film like Great Grand Masti perpetuates problematic values that cause harm. Should it not concern a writer that their film plays along with prevalent misogyny?
See Ma'am, I don't think you have seen the entire film.
I have seen the entire film.
If you see the entire film, the men are punished in the end, they regret and say sorry to their wives. There is always that in the end. Please see it again. See the entire film. In the end don't the men say sorry to the wives?
(Pause) And the tone of mockery towards women throughout?
Ah, you haven't seen?
I told you already I have seen the entire film.
And the tone of mockery towards women throughout the film?
What does it happen in the end? I am asking.
(This is a telephone interview. Hiranandani is on a break, so his PR representative had dialled him for me and then stayed on on a conference call. This has happened perhaps just a couple of times earlier with me and the PRs in those instances have tended to remain silent. This of course is not a usual interview, as you can see, and so at this juncture, the gentleman tries to intervene, but Hiranandani cuts him short.)
No no, you tell me now.
I am saying, there is a tone of mockery towards women throughout. It's not the characters, it is the tone of the film itself.
Ma'am, are you reviewing me or Masti or we are talking about Saand Ki Aankh?
I am talking about you.
I've gone way past Masti. Let's talk about Saand Ki Aankh. I don't want to talk any more, I told you what I had to say. Now if you want to believe it, believe it. If you don't, that's okay.
So you wouldn't like to talk about the rest of your filmography? All right, so in this particular…
(He cuts in with his voice raised) No, you're only talking about Masti. What about other films that I've made? Why don't you talk about Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
I actually did.
(The PR tries to intervene again, but Hiranandani talks over him)
No, you hardly spoke about it.
Would you like to discuss Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?
No Ma'am, you are taking a different tone only. What is this? You are blaming me? Are you blaming me that…
(At this point, the PR representative does manage to be heard. He tries to defuse the situation by requesting me to focus this interview on Saand Ki Aankh today, and promises to make an appointment later for an interview that will offer a profile of the director. I object, and remind him that I had briefed him and Hiranandani about the nature of Director's Cut. He says he understands but repeats his request. I can hear Hiranandani still talking with his voice raised in the background.)
You said you want to discuss Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge, Tushar. Please do.
(He pauses, then continues) No I don't. I'm saying again, I already answered to you about Masti, but you as a lawyer are grilling me again and again. I'm saying, did you see the end? You're saying no.
I did not say no, Tushar.
You said.
You are misquoting me. I clearly stated that I have seen the entire film.
You said. (He has lowered the volume of his voice now) Can we go ahead?
I would request you not to misquote me. Okay, now when a satellite character in Saand Ki Aankh first finds out that Prakashi and Chandro have been winning medals, his reaction is not anger but fear that if he doesn't tell Prakash Jha's character then he'll be in trouble. This is an interesting interpretation of patriarchy because he actually doesn't subscribe to those values but is playing along to protect himself. Is this character from real life?
(Now calm) No, I made this. I made this up that all men are not same. If you see the scene where he catches them and they point the gun at him, I've also taken a shot that he goes back to bed and smiles because his daughters are doing well. I wanted to show that men do want to change but they will take time and they're happy change is happening.
A still from Saand Ki Aankh. YouTube
Did you also have in mind that sometimes men too play along with patriarchy as an act of self-preservation because of social expectations?
(Pauses) Yes. That's why even Rambir, the son who comes from the Army, cannot do anything when he (Prakash Jha's character, Prakashi and Chandro's elder brother-in-law who is the patriarch of their family) is throwing the medals, but then he stands up slowly slowly. Even the main character, Prakash Jha, when Seema Tomar comes back (after winning a medal), he takes her in and says, go and meet your mother and your tai who deserve the credit. He changes.
Okay, how close is this film to the actual story of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar?
70-80 percent. Several of the characters, Prakash Jha's character, the eldest sister-in-law, are now dead. These daadis are 85, 86 now so they gave us the basic family tree and then we had to fictionalise. Most of the instances are real. But we had to fictionalise to dramatise. You take that liberty to make interesting and entertaining films.
One reviewer felt the film should have examined the rivalry and tension this writer believed would have been inevitable between Prakashi and Chandro at some point. Did you gloss over negatives in their relationship?
No, because they themselves are beautiful. They didn't have that rivalry. You see, they didn't want for themselves. They were excited they were doing well, they sacrificed it for their daughters to go. People must understand, only reason they did this sport was so that their daughters and granddaughters could follow them, get jobs and stand on their feet. They were selfless about it.
Another reviewer felt there were not enough good men in the film.
There was a lot of good men. Like I already said, there are men in the family who support them. The son from the Army fights for them. The coach is on their side – after the sarpanch said you will not teach any girl, he still trains the ladies.
What are you doing next?
I have absolutely no idea.
Will you direct more?
Direction bug has bitten me. What do you think? I should direct? (I laugh) Let me ask one question?
Okay fine, I'll answer one question. If you're making films like Great Grand Masti, I hope you don't. If you are making films like Atithi and Saand Ki Aankh, I hope you make lots more.
I'll make lots of films for you.
Thank you. Many films with important women characters tend to build up a man as their saviour, but even with the coach, Dr Yashpal, Saand Ki Aankh does not lionise him and have him stealing Chandro and Prakashi's thunder, even in terms of your choices of shots, who you end each scene on and so on. Were these conscious decisions as a result of team discussions, or did it happen organically?
No, like I said I took five years and every shot was always discussed, me and my writers and editors. I had my entire unit sitting on the script. Even with Viineet (actor Viineet Kumar, earlier known as Vineet Kumar Singh), like I'll tell you one funny incident. I was not getting the right actor for Dr Yashpal. Anurag (Kashyap) was being my producer, and he asked me one day, have you seen Mukkabaaz? Not because of casting Viineet, he wanted me to see his film. So I saw it and I really liked Viineet.
I always felt Dr Yashpal, who was from their village, who went away to Delhi, became a doctor, came back and started this training, he would look like how a foreigner would look like in India – stand out. See his clothes and his entire thing was different from the other village folk. When I met Viineet, he told me that every film after Mukkabaaz they've told him to remove his clothes. So I said, I will keep on making you wear lot of clothes in my film, don't worry about that.
Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar and Viineet Kumar in a still from Saand ki Aankh. YouTube
Ma'am I've seen a lot of films like Mother India, all these old films and actors are a great influence for me. There are lot of things I've got inspired in this film and copied, I'll be honest with you. Like when I wrote Dr Yashpal I always imagined Shashiji to do it, Shashi Kapoor. He was a wonderful actor, a jovial and nice person. He had warmth. And the characters he played was like this. That's why I always knew that this character will always be there for them but he will not go ahead of them. I told Viineet on Day 1, this film is about these two ladies, no one is more important than them for me. And not once did he question that. Like Dr Yashpal could have easily fought with Prakash Jha when he breaks that school and is burning it, but it doesn't matter to him because when he reaches there all that he can see that the thing he made is burnt and he cries, and Viineet understood that so well.
Now that our interview is calmer, I'm asking again: in future will we see more films like Saand Ki Aankh from you or is there ever a possibility that you might direct a film like Grand Masti or Great Grand Masti?
No. I'll tell you very honestly, Ma'am, Great Grand Masti I'd written when my mother was in hospital and I had to pay bills. I had lost my house. There's a lot of things that happen where you take things up and you don't take things up, and you cannot help it. Now that we are comfortable in life, me and my wife Nidhi Parmar have formed this company called Chalk N Cheese. The scripts that really interest us, that we both think are right for me are biopics. If I get some other superb story, I will still make it but ya, biopics I will try to make all my life. And I hope you are happy about that decision.
I am just happy that we are ending this interview on a calmer note.
(Full disclosure, dear readers: After the interview, Tushar Hiranandani apologised more than once for losing his temper, told his PR agent that "now we've become friends", and thanked me for my review and this interview. He then got another member of his agency to also phone me and convey his regrets.)
For Anna MM Vetticad's review of Saand Ki Aankh, click here.
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Down for the Count Series by Christa Cervone
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Dual Cover Reveal: Down for the Count series by Christa Cervone.
On the Ropes (book 1) release May 5, 2015
Going the Distance (book 2) releases May 19, 2015
ON THE ROPES:
A murderer's child…A foster child…A troubled teen…Gabriel 'The Saint' Vega has never had an easy life. Being shuffled from one foster home to another after his father murdered his mother, he found himself in and out of trouble with the law. Never giving a damn about himself, let alone anyone else, his life was spiraling out of control; fast. Until one man and one sport changed everything.
Frankie Carbone taught Saint how to handle his anger and rejection; by fighting it out in the ring. On his way to stardom, Saint finds himself pushed into the spotlight and into the arms of more women than he can ever imagine; he's completely content with one night stands and random sex.
Then Salem Harris comes walking into his life and changes his game plan. Saint finds himself wanting Salem in all the ways that scare him. She is off limits; taken. But that doesn't stop Saint from going after what he wants, and he wants her.
Frankie showed Saint a new way of life with Boxing, but will Salem give him the one thing he's never known – love? Will Saint find himself fighting for the one thing he thinks he doesn't deserve or will Salem end up breaking his heart? Gabriel 'The Saint' Vega has had to fight for every good thing he's gotten in his life.
GOING THE DISTANCE:
Life has been a roller coaster for Gabriel 'The Saint' Vega. From surviving a hellish childhood, to reuniting with his lost brother, only to hit the struggle of helping him battle his drug addiction. Boxing saved Gabriel's life, and just when his career hits the fast track, he finally finds love with Salem; at least for a short time. Social differences, obligations, and misguided good intentions tore Gabriel and Salem apart before they could ever really get started. Will Gabriel be able to save his brother from the whirlpool of addiction that threatens to drag him under? Is Salem capable of breaking away from the ropes that bind her to doing what's expected rather than what and whom she desires? Can Gabriel convince Salem that their mutual feelings are worth fighting for, and that together, they will be able to go the distance?
Born and raised in New England, Christa is a married mother of three. She began writing her first book, Broken, in October 2012, as a love story to her husband, Frank. During the writing process, Christa managed to keep her book a secret from the majority of her family and friends, including her mother. She finally revealed that she had written a book on her personal Facebook page just two weeks before Broken was released.
Broken was released in February 2013, and within twenty-four hours of its release, it was on Amazon's Movers and Shakers list as well as in the Top 20 Erotica. Christa released her second novel, On the Ropes – Book One in the Down for the Count series, in February 2014. On the Ropes has also climbed the charts on Amazon, hitting the Top 10 Sports Fiction and the Top 20 Romance Sports Fiction lists. Book Two, Going the Distance, was released July 2014 and claimed the number 3 spot in the Interracial category as well being in the top 20 in Erotica on Amazon.
Limitless Publishing has recently acquired the Down for the Count series and will be re-releasing the series under their publishing label in May 2015.
Along with the Down for the Count series, Christa's new series titled, Can't Stop Lovin' You, will also be released under Limitless Publishing. The series will have at least four books, Dream On, What it Takes, Sweet Emotion and Hole in my Soul. Dream On is slated for 2015 release.
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package org.daisy.dotify.hyphenator.impl;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import org.daisy.dotify.api.hyphenator.HyphenatorConfigurationException;
import org.daisy.dotify.api.hyphenator.HyphenatorInterface;
import org.junit.Test;
@SuppressWarnings("javadoc")
public class LatexHyphenatorFactoryTest {
@Test
public void testEnglishHyphenator() throws HyphenatorConfigurationException {
HyphenatorInterface h = new LatexHyphenatorFactory(LatexHyphenatorCore.getInstance()).newHyphenator("en");
//Test
assertEquals("testing", h.hyphenate("testing"));
}
}
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Ooh Betty: Frank Spencer is coming back for a Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em one-off special
Tamara Hardingham-GillThursday 18 Feb 2016 10:19 am
Michael Crawford is back as Frank, alongside Sir Bradley Wiggins, for Sport Relief (Picture: BBC)
He's back!
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em's one-man walking disaster Frank Spencer is returning to screens for a charity special of the classic seventies TV show.
After months of speculation, Michael Crawford has confirmed he'll reprise the iconic role in a one-off sketch in aid of Sport Relief, nearly 40 years after the sitcom ended.
The skit will see him reunite with actress Michele Dotrice, who played Frank's long-suffering wife Betty.
Olympic cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins is also set to appear in the sketch, which will see Frank causing absolute mayhem in his usual loveable manner.
The classic character with his long suffering wife Betty (Michele Dotrice) (Picture: BBC)
'I am thrilled and delighted to have been asked to bring Frank back,' Michael, now 74, said in a statement.
Meanwhile Sir Bradley, who's a big fan of the show, says he's chuffed to be teaming up with the character, whose catchphrase 'Ooh Betty' and disaster-prone nature helped him become one of the most popular men on TV.
'It's an absolute honour to be involved alongside such an icon of British television,' says Sir Bradley. 'And all for a great cause.'
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em's Frank Spencer will return to screens for a sketch (Picture: BBC)
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em began in 1973 and ran for three series, ending in 1978 (although the BBC regularly aired repeats of the show over the years).
Sport Relief, which takes place every two years, brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment to raise money to help vulnerable people in the UK and across the world.
The sketch will be screened during Sport Relief Night on March 18 on BBC One from 7pm.
Watch a classic clip from the sitcom here:
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Peaky Blinders cast return to Birmingham for season 5 premiere – but where's Cillian Murphy? | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaCommonCrawl'} | 532 |
Carnival Cruise Line Breaks Ground on New Terminal F
On a sunny, cool morning in Miami, cruise industry leaders, port officials and a host of local and national media joined Carnival Cruise Line for a groundbreaking ceremony for the 471,500 square foot Terminal F. Once completed the new terminal will be home to the upcoming Carnival Celebration, the first ever liquified natural gas powered ship to homeport in South Florida and the largest cruise ship to ever homeport in South Florida.
Here's a rendering of what Terminal F will look like when it's complete! #carnivalcruise #portmiami #miami pic.twitter.com/WJk3XIqnZS
— Porthole Cruise (@PortholeCruise) January 29, 2021
PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla hosted the festivities and introduced the many speakers as they came to the podium to deliver their remarks. "The future of PortMiami starts today," he said in his opening statement.
He then introduced Mayor Daniella Levine Cava of Miami-Dade County who echoed the port director's sentiments.
"This is a great, great day at the Port of Miami," she said. "The appetite for cruising is huge…and we're ready for a full, robust recovery".
this new terminal and our new Carnival Celebration are the transition to our next 50 years
Christine Duffy, the President of Carnival Cruise Line, then spoke about the new terminal, Carnival's relationship with PortMiami, the future of the industry and of course, some details about the highly anticipated Carnival Celebration.
"We know that the expanded Terminal F is going to make an incredible addition to the existing two terminals that we operate for Carnival Cruise Line. We will be the only cruise line with three terminals and Miami will remain our largest embarkation port. So, as we get ready to celebration our 50th birthday, I think this new terminal and our new Carnival Celebration are the transition to our next 50 years of partnership, of fun, of contribution to the growth of travel in South Florida and our hometown of Miami," she said.
We're back at @PortMiami for the groundbreaking ceremony for Terminal F, future home of @CarnivalCruise Celebration! #portmiami #carnivalcruise #miami #cruise #travel #cruising pic.twitter.com/DFSX4tAzrN
As her remarks came to a close, the nearby Carnival Dream gave a blast from its horn in approval.
About Carnival Celebration
As we mentioned above, Carnival Celebration will be the very first LNG ship to homeport in the United States. The 180,000 ton Excel-class ship will feature Carnival's latest innovation, the BOLT rollercoaster and will debut in 2022 as part of Carnival Cruise Line's 50th birthday festivities.
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World Book Day with a twist!
This year Allenbourn did it slightly differently. The pupils and staff were asked to come as a word rather than a book character. There were some very imaginative costumes. Please take a look at our gallery to see a selection of our words. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 534 |
Cipedes is een bestuurslaag in het regentschap Kuningan van de provincie West-Java, Indonesië. Cipedes telt 4901 inwoners (volkstelling 2010).
Plaats in West-Java | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaWikipedia'} | 535 |
Numerous hot springs occur along faults within the depression, which contains the Pematang Bata fumarole field. Large phreatic explosions (0.2 cu km tephra) occurred at the time of a major tectonic earthquake in 1933.
Very minor hydrothermal explosions produced two 5-m-wide craters 2 weeks after an earthquake (Magnitude 7.2) on the 15th of February 1994. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 536 |
I am getting quite busy preparing for teachers day that is on the 31 August with the MIC Club at ITE College Bishan. Preparation is so much that I had to spend the weekend doing preparation and reach home from sch at night. (Sometimes so late that i just manage to catch the last train (11:30pm) to reach home).
I would need to go and register for the Japanese Prophihency test (JLPT; Nihongo Nouryoku Shiken) level 3 at somewhere near the national liabary (kim chuan reference) and The Continential (hotel next to bugis) by 6 September which is less than 2 weeks now.
There is a pc show at suntec from 30 Aug to 2 Sep (erm, might conflict with what i mention at point 1 and 2) and a 2nd student counser interview on 6 and 7 sep (thinking of quiting; might conflict with point 2). | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 537 |
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Once, twice, at least three times a murderer...
An MIT stats professor Luke befriends an old lady who is later killed in a hit and run accident. But what's the probability he's in love with the culprit?
TV… Murder with Mirrors (1985)
Reflections of an Agatha Christie TV Movie with Bette Davis and more...
A concerned stepson asks Miss Marple to visit his elderly stepmother but it appears someone has murder on their mind.
TV... Beverly Hills 90210 (1990), Class of Beverly Hills, Se 1 Ep1
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Within the infrastructure project DynAMo (BMBF funded; ID: LAT16STRUC-039) scientists and marine engineers from Germany, Argentina, Chile and the USA are collaborating to develop a concept for a marine-terrestrial observation network within and along the Beagle Channel and its adjacent regions of the Andes mountain chain (Cordillera Darwin). Due to rapid climate changes in southern Patagonia and the West Antarctic, the Andes glaciers are retreating while marine ecosystems along those are changing due to the increasing influence of meltwater. At the same time, the population in southern Argentina and Chile is growing, leading to enhanced domestic and industrial wastewater releases and pollution. Demands for human usage in an area previously considered as 'untouched' and 'pristine' are increasing fast and sustainable management of the coastal ecosystems is required. The project partners are therefore collaborating with local fishery organizations and artisanal aquaculture companies.
Scientists from AWI, the Universities Oldenburg and Erlangen, as well as of the Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Sea (ICBM) in Wilhelmshaven work together with colleagues from Argentina (CADIC, Ushuaia) and Chile (IDEAL Center, Valdivia) to develop an observation network for the entire Beagle Channel. The aim is to analyse and document the ecosystem status and to allow for sustainable management in the future.
With this collaboration we create observational capacities and long-term time-series in a coastal area, which suffers from a big knowledge gap of environmental data and which is strongly impacted by global warming. Melting glaciers in the Southern Ocean and Antarctic regions affect the global climate and cause the sea level to rise. Therefore, collectively operated observation networks not only help the local population but also make an important contribution to the understanding of global climate change in coastal research.
Who knows what bird this is? | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 539 |
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Bitcoin has outperformed most other assets so far this year and is on course to be one of the best bets of 2020.
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The bitcoin price, after plummeting in March amid a wider coronavirus-induced sell-off, is up around 30% so far this year.
However, one minor cryptocurrency has almost doubled in price since January—with many expecting it to climb yet further.
Tezos, trading as XTZ, has risen by 85% since the beginning of the year, adding to gains made last year and giving tezos a market capitalization of almost $1.8 billion.
At the beginning of the year, tezos was the 15th most valuable cryptocurrency by market capitalization, according to CoinMarketCap data, but has now broken into the top ten—and could move quickly past some rivals if its run continues.
"Tezos seems to be one of the most popular platforms for new projects to build on at the moment," said Mati Greenspan, the founder of market analysis firm Quantum Economics, who holds some tezos.
"Several projects that I'm currently advising are using it. As well, the tokenomics are structured in a way that a lot of the incoming supply are diverted to staking and taken off the market."
Tezos, which styles itself as a "self-amending cryptographic ledger" and uses the so-called proof-of-stake consensus model, has emerged as a favourite blockchain and cryptocurrency for tokenized real-estate and security tokens.
Since bitcoin's closely-watched supply squeeze this week, some have suggested those that maintain the bitcoin network, known as miners, might switch their computing power to other cryptocurrencies—potentially giving them a boost.
However, tezos, which uses proof-of-stake instead of bitcoin's proof-of-work, cannot be mined like bitcoin.
Proof-of-stake blockchains are generally thought to be more scalable and less resource-intensive as they don't require miners to solve complex mathematical problems in order to create the next bloc.
They also incentivize tokenholder participation in network security.
Tezos holders, if their funds are stored in certain wallets, can "stake" their XTZ and receive additional tokens as a reward for creating and verifying new blocks in the chain.
"Tezos is not a proof-of-work based coin, so it can't be mined," said Joe DiPasquale, chief executive of hedge fund manager BitBull Capital.
"However, it is one of the more promising projects to come out of the initial coin offering-era, which gives it an edge in times such as these, when the bitcoin price appreciates and lifts the market for a select-few, quality projects."
Tezos has benefited from various platforms supporting the ability to "stake" tezos tokens over recent months, according to DiPasquale, who pointed to the U.S. division of major bitcoin and crypto exchange Binance, "which is also a positive driver for price."
The tezos rally, which began in November last year, has also been pushed on by major partnerships with the financial world and the so-called Tezos Foundation's Faucet, that awards users up to 0.01 XTZ every 12 hours.
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My Intern Experience
Shreemoon Rajbhandari
During my time as an undergraduate, one of the key experiences recommended is to do an internship. Gaining work experience as an intern overseas will improve a skill set in my area of interest. Working somewhere as culturally different and economically significant as China is a talking point in any interviews. There are many reasons that made me choose to do an internship in China. Definitively the best part of the experience has been living out of your comfort zone. Encountering new situations and experiences, that increase my self awareness, my capabilities and also to discover my weaknesses.
Over the past 2 years, we have seen many digital currencies/cryptocurrencies being introduced globally.These have added the aspect of using this financial ecosystem to eventually solve social issues. This could be the application of Blockchain technology in areas like logistics/supply chain to food security. Eventually, there would be many more areas where blockchain and related technology developers would be needed. It's emerging to change the way we solve the many roadblocks that we face.
Blockchain is considered to be one of the most trending topics. This is the right time for me to learn about the technology and start implementing. Blockchain is a notion that can be implemented directly or indirectly to any sector as such. Only two months prior, I had a minimal amount of knowledge about blockchain innovation, and my insight into blockchain comprised distinctly of an obscure comprehension of bitcoin and cryptographic money all in all.
During my internship, I was given investigation material to help assemble my base comprehension of Loopring and the blockchain innovation that it depends on. In the wake of beginning at Loopring, I have been given significantly more prominent chance to learn. While my comprehension of blockchain is still new, it has improved extensively since my first day at the organisation.
In this post, I would like to talk about two cryptographic methods aiming to give privacy to blockchain technology ; the zk-SNARKS and zk-STARKS protocols are two significant examples. We will look into their advantages and disadvantages, comparison between two protocols, and conclusion.
ZK-SNARKS vs ZK-STARKS
Along with the countless benefits of the Internet from which we can benefit, when we use it for social media or business company purposes, privacy is at greater risk. Approximately 90 million of Facebook users information were damaged by Cambridge Analytical data. The Wall Street stated that " this is just the beginning, and the results are expected to grow". The Equifax data breach revealed information on social media channels from private users. Thus, birth dates were exposed to the majority of the populations. Due to the Uber hack, data from over 55 million customers were also shared and exposed.
Privacy has consistently been seen as a valuable element within the cryptocurrency community. There is always a growing focus on improving privacy within the cryptocurrency space. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and many other cryptocurrencies are all actively searching for the most convenient approaches to increase their security. It is the antecedent to fungibility, which is vital for a broadly used form of money. Additionally, most crypto-asset holders do not want their transaction history to be completely public to the world. Among the different cryptographic methods aiming to give privacy to blockchain technology; the zk-SNARK and zk-STARKS protocols are two main significant examples.
Two leading technologies today offer their cryptocurrencies - Monero and zcash— and strive to address protection issues. Monero uses the technology of Ring Confidential Signature. By contrast, Z-Cash uses zk-SNARK( Zero-Knowledge transparent knowledge argument), a technology that provides the ability to conduct anonymous transactions.
In recent years, zk-SNARKS has exploded as the most promising technology to solve blockchain privacy. It is a technology derived from proofs of zero-knowledge, a type of proof that anyone with a verification key can check this "proof" without disclosing the information itself. If the statement holds, a verifier will be convinced by a correct proof. If the statement is false, it is true that no prover can convince a verified statement.
zk-SNARK stands for :
- Zero-knowledge : if the statement is true, there is nothing the verifier learns beyond the fact that the statement is true.
- Succinct : The proof size needs to be small enough in a few milliseconds to be verified.
- Non-interactive :Only one set of information is sent to the verifier for verification, therefore there is no back and forth communication between the prover and verifier.
- Argument of Knowledge : A computationally soundproof: soundness runs counter to a prover leveraging polynomial-time, i.e. limited computing. Also, Without access to the witness (the private input needed to prove the statement), the evidence can not be constructed.
zk-SNARKS aims to provide fast, scalable solutions to ensure financial security. Therefore, transaction encryption is possible.When zk-SNARK is applied to a cryptocurrency, it implies you can conceal the majority of the transaction data information. This incorporates the sender address, collector address, just as the transaction sum amount. zk-SNARKS enables us to shroud the majority of this data information, while likewise enabling the system to affirm and verify the transactions. It amplifies security while maintaining consensus. In the realm of blockchain, it is one of the most exceptional blockchain level protection innovation being used.
With the launch of version 3.0, Loopring's decentralised protocol solution struck a noteworthy milestone in early May- adding off-chain scaling and fee optimisation using zk-SNARKs. Low fees, liquidity, transparency and security are the key goal of the loopring solution. Loopring says the new Loopring 3.0 based zk-SNARK will increase trade speeds and on-chain activity efficiency tenfold. The data previously stored on-chain in Loopring 3.0 is now stored off-chain in a Merkle tree and then used as required in zk-SNARKS, updating the tree.
Be that as it may, there are a few issues with zk-SNARKS. The main problem has been the need for a trusted setup. zk-SNARKS rely on a permission private key. This essentially undermines the entire purpose of decentralised public blockchain. By introducing the need to trust a person rather than code, you threaten the entire concept of trustlessness. In theory, a prover with sufficient computational power could create fake proofs, and this is one of the reasons why many consider quantum computers as a threat to zk-SNARKs (and blockchain systems).
Last year zk-SNARKS were incorporated on a MIT Tech Review list of the top 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2018 among AI advancements. zk-SNARKS allows both a tremendous speedup in verifying the correctness of a computation while at the same time it hides the private details from prying eyes. Some of the potential uses citied in MIT article were verifying you're over 18 without having to share your date of birth, and providing you have a enough money in your back account as collateral without having to give away account details like your exact balance. It establishes trust which you need to interact on the blockchain. Zk-SNARK proofs are as of now being used on Zcash, on JP Morgan Pursue's blockchain-based payment system, and as an approach to safely validate customers to servers.
The more developed version of zk-SNARKS is called zk-STARKS which stands for :
Zero-Knowledge
Argument of Knowledge
zk-STARKS verifications are currently being touted as the better than ever form of the convention, tending to a considerable lot of the past disadvantages of zk-SNARKs. It has demonstrated an approach to accomplish a similar degree of privacy as zk-SNARKS without the requirement for the trusted setup. Starks are practically superior to Snarks as they require weaker crypto suppositions, they don't require a trusted setup and are post-quantum resistant. zk-SNARKs are based on Elliptic-Curve Cryptography, which is susceptible to advances in Quantum-Computers. zk-STARKs, on the other hand are Post-Quantum system meaning that even if Quantum-computers become powerful and ubiquitous they will not have an advantage, compared to classical computers, in breaking zk-STARKs. Anyway they have a noteworthy downside, as in the proof being too enormous. Their problem is their storage requirements. STARKs are doubly scalable, which means the proof verification is exponentially faster than the original computation's time but the drawback is the size of the proof they create being too large, possibly 2 or 3 orders of magnitude more than those produced by zk-SNARKs. One example : StarkWare solves the inherent problems of scalability and privacy of blockchains. Using STARK technology, they generate a full proof-stack to produce and verify computer integrity tests. They utilise STARKs to batch transactions into a single proof that is verified on Ethereum. Matt Taylor states that the present iteration of StarkDEX demonstrates the viability of using STARKs for the scalability of Layer-2 by showing a substantial rise in the amount of blockchain transaction.
The idea of zk-STARKS was proposed by Eli-Ben Sasson, a professor at the Technion-Israel institute of Technology. zk-STARKS provide proofs that can be verified a lot quicker than zk-SNARKS. At the present time, Z-cash and Ethereum are on the whole considering to utilize zk-STARKS. zk-STARKS have solved the trusted setup issue. They have totally expel the requirement for multiple parties to create the private key required for the string. Rather everything needed to produce the proofs is public and the verifications are generated from arbitrary numbers. zk-STARKS actually removed the necessity in zk-SNARKS for unbalanced cryptography and rather utilizes the hash fuctions like those found in Bitcoin mining. In addition, they ought to have longer timeframe of realistic usability as far as their crytographic resilience than zk-SNARKS. However, there are some impediment of zk-STARKS, the main issue with zk-STARKS is their size. The verifications it uses are basically too enormous to use in many blockchains as they stand. As indicated by Vitalik Buterin, zk-STARKS will result in proofs of a couple of hundreds kilobytes versus the 288 bytes seen in zk-SNARKS.
The Difference Between zk-STARKS and zk-SNARKS.
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Source : The Medium - Coinmonks
The complexity of communication : With the computation's expanded complexity, the zk-SNARKS communication complexity also increases linearly, whereas zk-STARKs develops in the opposite direction and grows slowly as the computation size grows.The graph above shows that the communication required by the zk-STARKs to complete the calculation rises much slower than zk-snarks as the underlying evidence increases in complexity.
The complexity of the verifier : zk-STARKs slightly widening with the development in computation size. On the other side, for confirmation evidence, zk-SNARKs requires less time than zk-STARKs. zk-STARKs, for instance need up to 100 ms to verify and zk-SNARKs need only up to 10ms. The graph above illustrates the the time taken by the zk-STARK to verify an evidence rises very slowly compared to the zk-SNARK as the underlying evidence increases in complexity.
Overall these two protocols have excellent potential in the cryptocurrency globe and can be a breakthrough avenue for mainstream implementation. Both conventions are truly needed steps to protect our privacy.
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TestGains
Crypto News Summary- September 27
🔹 General News: 💸 SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce says digital assets could one day be 'the money of the internet'. ⛏ Bitmain to launch platform connecting crypto miners and farms in October 🤝 IBM has announced it's support of Howdoo
🔹 Coin Specific News: 💥 Binance lists Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) 📱 Telegram's Gram wallet available in App's Alpha version for iOS 🔥 Ripple's Xpring acquires payment platform Logos Network to pursue DeFi 🚀 Cardano's Shelley testnet goes live 🇷🇺 Russian chemical producer JSC IVHIMPROM planning to use Credits Blockchain for supply chain management
🔹 Exchanges: ❌ Upbit reorganizes BTC, ETH markets, and ends Bittrex partnership
🔹 Misc: ⤴️ Search for "Bitcoin" growing in Africa and the Middle East – Binance Research
🔹 Cool tech fact: The Digital Revolution is just starting. A working Quantum Computer could arrive within the next 10 years. It will enable exponential jumps in computing power. Artificial intelligence will outperform humans in many activities in the next 10 years.
💬 Quote of the day: "Don't let small thinking cut your life down to size. Think big, aim high, act bold. And see just how big you can blow up your life."—Gary W. Keller
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Medici Bank Will Be Piloting Digital Onboarding Procedures Puerto Rico-based Medici Bank, founded by a direct descendant of the Italian Medici dynasty, launches private beta testing in October. Medici Bank will be piloting digital onboarding procedures, application programming interface and web portals with five global firms, two or three of which represent crypto businesses, Coindesk reports Sept 26.
Facebook In Talks For Sandberg To Testify To Congress As Soon As October Facebook Inc. is negotiating with a key congressional committee for Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg to testify as soon as next month, people familiar with the talks said, amid questions about the social media giant's market power and its plans for a digital cryptocurrency called Libra. Sandberg is expected to appear at a hearing as soon as late October, but officials are still negotiating the details with the House Financial Services Committee, the people said. It's possible the hearing could slip to later in the year, one of the people said. Sandberg's appearance would follow July hearings with Facebook executive and Libra co-creator David Marcus, who faced sharp questions from House and Senate panels on whether Facebook could be trusted to create a cryptocurrency and whether Libra might be used for nefarious purposes. The discussions are taking place as the social media giant is facing questions about its market power and its plans for a digital cryptocurrency called Libra. Facebook declined to comment. A spokeswoman for the House Financial Services Committee didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Venezuela's Central Bank Is Exploring The Addition Of Bitcoin And Ether To Its Reserves The central bank of Venezuela is running internal tests to determine whether it can add cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin and Ether, to its international reserves, according to a report by Bloomberg. The test came at the request of Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the state-owned oil and natural gas company. PDVSA is looking to have the Venezuelan central bank pay the company's suppliers on its behalf using the Bitcoin and Ether it has obtained.
Unilever Says Its Blockchain Ad-Buying Pilot Saved The Company Money By 2% To 3% According to a report published on Sept. 26, executive vice-president for global media at Unilever Luis Di Como told advertisement news outlet Campaign that using blockchain has helped the company save money. The consumer packaged goods giant said there was no leakage in its media investments made as part of the pilot project. Unilever has been collaborating with computing giant IBM on the project in question for the past 18 months. It is estimated that Unilever saved two to three percent using the blockchain platform.
BTC continued its downward trend from yesterday to today, dropping to around $7,800. In the past 24 hours, the net outflow of BTC funds exceeded US$300 million, and the outflow of market funds has a trend of enlargement. BTC fell below $8,000 at one point in the morning, then rebounded quickly back above $8,000. Short-term market is still expected to be dominated by large-range shocks. If the $8,000 barrier is not held, it is possible to test support around $7,500 below. In terms of operation, the stage bottom still needs time to polish. It is suggested that the storage space should be controlled at about 50%.
BitMax.io(BTMX.io)News Digest 2019 09 23
Bitcoin falls as futures exchange makes its trading debut
Weekends are for altcoins when it comes to crypto market gains
Google's quantum "breakthrough" won't destroy Bitcoin. Not yet.
CoinShares Enlists Customers to Lobby Against UK Ban of Crypto ETN
Bakkt Is Finally Launching Its Bitcoin Futures Today. Here's What to Expect
Crypto Exchange Giant Binance to Launch US Trading Tuesday
IBM Says It's Ready to Work with Facebook on Blockchain
PBoC Denies Claims It Will Launch Digital Currency in November
(All citations are taken from Bloomberg)
· The price of Bitcoin slumped 2.4% to $9,892 as 38 of the futures contracts offered on the Intercontinental exchange inc.'s Bakkt platform had changed hands.
· ICE highlighted the plan in part as a way for merchants to adopt cryptocurrencies as a payment method.
· First hurdle is to get enough traders to use its Bitcoin features.
· Ether has bested Bitcoin in terms of daily percentage gains and has outperformed the largest digital currency in eight of the last 12 weekends.
· XRP has also gained over the past month while Bitcoin drops 5%
· Partner of JST Capital says Altcoins will continue to catch up and come to fruition at some level where the value proposition is being recognized more broadly.
(All citations are taken from CNN)
· The promise of an emerging era of quantum computing seemingly became a reality as Google released a new scientific paper.
· Known as Shor's algorithm, the calculation enables the extraction of the private key from any public key.
· Currently, cryptographically secured public keys are the only safeguard standing in the way between users' fund and financial ruin.
(All citations are taken from coindesk)
· Investment platform CoinShares is urging its customers to lobby the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over impending crypto asset regulations.
· In a letter to investors sent today, CoinShares has asked its customers to write emails and text messages to the UK regulator in support of one of its premiere products, exchange-traded notes (ETNs), which would be banned under the proposed regulation for retail investors.
· Similar to a bond, ETNs provide investors with returns based on a market benchmark such as the S&P 500. CoinShares offers exchange-traded products for bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and XRP.
· Bakkt, the Intercontinental Exchange-backed bitcoin warehouse and futures contract facilitator is launching Monday, opening the door for institutional investors to take positions on the cryptocurrency in a federally regulated venue.
· Bakkt's futures will be physically settled. And according to the daily contract's specifications, the bitcoin will be delivered on the second business day after the contract's date.
· While Bakkt is also offering a 30-day bitcoin futures contract, the one-day version will essentially allow institutions to buy or sell bitcoin in a way that's more familiar to them than the helter-skelter world of crypto exchanges.
· Binance.US, the American arm of cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance, has announced it will start trading fiat-crypto and crypto-crypto trading pairs on Tuesday.
· The trading platform will list seven cryptocurrencies immediately upon the launch, including bitcoin, Binance coin (BNB), ethereum, XRP, bitcoin cash, litecoin and Tether's USDT.
· The move is part of a larger expansion by Binance, which launched a fiat-to-crypto exchange on the island of Jersey, a British self-governing dependency in January.
· IBM is willing to team up with Facebook to develop blockchain technology, an IBM executive said, explaining that developing the blockchain ecosystem is "a team sport."
· IBM has been focused on developing its patented Stellar blockchain to facilitate cross-border payments and launched the World Wire, an international payments system that uses Stellar.
· World Wire aims to skip banking intermediaries that add complexity and cost to the traditional international payments systems by replacing them with digital assets sent over a distributed network.
· China's central bank has denied recent reports that it will launch its national digital currency in November.
· News reports had also suggested that major banks ICBC, the Bank of China and the Agricultural Bank of China, as well as Alibaba, Tencent and UnionPay, would act as outlets for the digital yuan.
· The digital currency is not planned to replace the yuan and would be used in the retail sector and for payments like cash, the PBoC added.
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Q: Прокрутка колесиком в Chrome и Opera Здравствуйте. Не работает вертикальная прокрутка на моем разрабатываемом сайте, именно колесиком в Chrome и Opera (версии самые новые), остальными методами всё без нареканий. В Mozilla работает всё включая пролистывание колесом мыши. Что это может быть? Много где искал решение, многое испробовал, в коде искал ошибки... Ни в какую.
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Seeking an artistic and highly organized person with an affinity for Asian American arts and culture. You'll lead the creative team which includes an Art Director, Photo Director, photo editor and designers, and work closely with the editorial staff to develop and maintain the artistic design of Hyphen's new online iteration. You'll also be a member of the Hyphen leadership team, a collaborative leadership structure comprised of team leads and longtime staffers. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 542 |
Sven Smith
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Dr. Smith has worked at the think tank for the American Bar Association, the American Bar Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked as a lead researcher/supervisor on The American Jury Project, under Shari Diamond, interpreting data from a set of videotaped, actual jury trial deliberations using social-psychology, sociology and legal theory.
Ph.D., law and society, University of Florida
J.D., Florida State University
M.A., sociology, University of Chicago
B.A., sociology, Stetson University
Sociology of Law
Sociology of Criminal Procedure
Sociology of Power in National and International Contexts
Research writing courses
Sociology of trial jurors
Relationship between structure and behavior
Sven Smith is a legal and an organizational sociologist appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. His life's work incorporates thought from a variety of disciplines. He has worked at the think tank for the American Bar Association, the American Bar Foundation in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked as a lead researcher/supervisor on The American Jury Project, under Shari Diamond, interpreting data from a set of videotaped, actual jury trial deliberations using social-psychology, sociology and legal theory. He is also an attorney and has extensive trial and appellate experience, trying cases and arguing appeals in the criminal, civil and administrative arenas. He has served Florida in the trial division of the State Attorney's Office and as the Senior Attorney for The Division of Real Estate in Orlando, Florida. He has also worked as a trial attorney in commercial real estate litigation, focusing in the area of real estate.
Affect of organizational influence on group decision-making and performance
Developing and testing a conceptual model to predict the psychological adjustments and precision of the professional performance of Florida judges based upon organizational aspects of the courthouse within which they work
Diamond, S.S., Rose, M.R., Murphy, B., & Smith, S. (2006). "Juror questions during trial: A window into juror thinking," Vanderbilt L. Rev. 1927-1972.
Smith, S. & Malik, N. (2013). "The Representation of Blacks and Hispanics In Media Depictions of The Catholic Church," Journal of The Black Catholic Theological Symposium 97-129.
Smith, S., Lanza-Kaduce, L.,& Fockler, C. (2014). "A Neo-Weberian Review of The Criminal Courts: How The Bureaucratic State Creates Injustice," Scholastic Inquiry's Journal of Behavioral Sciences (accepted for fall 2014)
Smith, S. (2015) "Towards a Conceptual Model Describing The Relationship Between Structure and Behavior: An Exploration in Synthesizing Weberian and Jurisprudence with Legal Practice to Determine the Role of Size in Judicial Performance," Law and Society Review (Under Review) | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaCommonCrawl'} | 543 |
Covid Life – Recluse, Re-Emergence and Ritual
When the CDC announced that masks were no longer necessary outdoors or in indoor spaces among the vaccinated, I knew it was a threshold moment for our family, to initiate our return to life as it had been. We are grateful to be among the lucky ones — we and our extended family have remained healthy, including our elderly moms who are in the proximity of 90 years old. As much as it's a sigh of relief to engage with the world again, I've felt an ambivalence of melancholy.
For over a year, my immediate family have been cocooned together, living in a degree of intimacy we've not had since my children were toddlers, when mom and dad were their entire lives, when they were too young to independently create space with their own friends. I loved our time together back then, the physical intimacy of climbing and sleeping on each other, when time seemed to meld into infinite space. I can still feel their joy, their curiosity and their nestled trust in the space we had created together day in and day out. There wasn't anything spectacular that happened on a daily basis, but I still feel the limitless contentment of those beautiful simple moments.
Physiology has memory though. During Covid, Alyssa, now 19 and L-J, now 16, settled back into that nestling so much more easily than we had anticipated. Of course the loss was felt deeply by them, not being able to hang out with friends, not physically interacting the way teens should be, not learning in a way that fed their mind, heart and body. Yet our family held that paradox in our everyday life — the concurrent loss of that freedom with a hearth-like deepening in togetherness. We learned to convene in new and yet familiar ways, as there was no place to go, but home.
We found our rhythm, alone and together. We learned to move with each other, when aloneness was needed and when hugs were wished. Without words, we learned to improvise our daily togetherness, often without words but with a knowing that came from our watchful love for each other. As mom, there wasn't anything more delicious than hearing a burst of shared laughter from Alyssa and L-J in the house, knowing they'd found joy and discovery with each other. Alyssa should have been away at college during Covid, so I knew this togetherness was a stolen moment for my children who adore each other. This sequestering extended that unique sibling experience that kids have before one goes to college, after which a bigger life elicits one's curious participation, and togetherness is never quite the same again.
In the first half of 2020, we shedded tears as we witnessed the loss of lives and the disproportionate suffering that came with the Covid-19 disease. We both recognized and were grateful for our privilege that allowed us to study and work from home, including having the infrastructure for all four of us to Zoom simultaneously.
For my mother, the Covid lockdown came at an unfortunate time. She's in the early-mid stage of Alzheimer's, when socializing with others, being with family and taking the simple pleasures of food shopping and walking her dog would have helped her health and wellness. Though she lives close to us, she became isolated as we became cautious to make contact, limiting interactions to minimize any possibility of virus transmission. Sadly, during lockdown, her loving dog of 18 years died, plunging her not only into depression but a loss of a family member who kept her company, engaged her physically and gave her daily purpose.
In the Chinese tradition in which I was brought up and which I've imbued in our children, we are obliged to delay instant gratification for the call of duty. It's a notion that is anachronistic to our teen generation, as devices and social media beckon them endlessly, causing an over-focus on the self. Understandably many of Alyssa's friends were still hanging out despite the ravages of Covid, as many her age believed they were impervious. Some of L-J's friends asked for simple and short get-togethers that would usually seem innocuous. Yet we knew that any exposure could be deadly to their grandmother, Popo, especially in the early months of the pandemic, when we believed physical touch could transmit the virus. So, months upon months, my kids stayed at home when others gathered, frustrated by this prohibition that they knew was logical, necessary and potentially lifesaving. Yet over time, they not only settled into this reality, but fiercely protected their Popo's wellness. L-J, ever the logically oriented of us, demanded that all items be wiped before coming into the house, reminded us to wash hands when visiting Popo, and only recently acquiesced on some restrictions he's enforced for us all. Recently, when we asked what affected him most during this Covid time, L-J said that he worried all the time that something he did would bring harm to his grandmother. As I heard this, my heart opened, grateful for his loving sacrifice and diligent protection of his grandmother..
Especially after my mother's companion dog, Marsh, died, Alyssa and L-J took turns visiting Popo so she wouldn't be so lonely. Some days, it was really hard for the kids to give up their time to head over to Popo's, so I'd tell them to stay as long as they could, but not overdo it. Yet magically, once they got to Popo's, they'd stay hours on end. Alyssa cooked meals with Popo and accompanied her as she delved into one too many melodramatic Chinese mini-series. L-J took long walks with Popo and listened to her recounting her younger years with my father. Filmmaker that he is, he initiated recordings that captured her storytelling to document her journey. He became poignantly aware that these were perishable experiences. One of the last surviving elders, Popo was one of the last elders who could tell stories of previous generations. There was a freneticism to the pace at which he recorded these treasured moments. It seemed he was chasing the setting sun knowing one day the sun would not rise again. His intensity heartened me as it broke my heart.
The day finally arrived this Memorial Day weekend when the four of us and Popo dared to venture out together to visit my father and brother in New York, the first time in over a year. There was an unsettled familiarity as we drove on Mass Pike, through the various thoroughfares that Marc and I have traveled since our college days; yet donning on the masks at the rest areas reminded us that life had not fully returned to normal. In heavy rain, we met my brother's family at my dad's gravesite in Westchester County, New York. It was the first time we'd gathered to see my dad in over a year, having missed the traditional gatherings that we've practiced for close to 30 years — for his birthday, his passing and Grave Sweeping Day. It was cold, windy and wet, but my 87 year old mother determinedly walked to her husband's gravesite and read the poem she wrote for him that's etched on the tombstone. She lingered there, perhaps finding a way back to herself by being with him. Her children and grandchildren planted flowers for the spring season. We lit incense, bowed in respect and ran back to the car as lightning and thunder reverberated through the skies. After all the sadness, loss and separation, we returned to each other through this family ritual, marking the passing as well as the continuation of our shared journey forward | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaCommonCrawl'} | 544 |
Q: Specifying the font in an R console - multiplatform solutions? This is fairly mundane as R questions go, but I would like to specify the font in my R console. It's easy enough to do in Windows - John Cook has an excellent little writeup on that.
However, that is specific for the Windows R GUI. I'm not able to find a way to do this (at least from within R) on RStudio, Linux, etc. Is there a global, platform-agnostic solution? If not, what would need to be wrapped to make this feasible given per-platform idiosyncracies?
Or is this infeasible?
Note that I'm interested in the font family, rather than the font size, though font size suggestions are welcome.
Edit: I plan to apply this inside a program, if possible. Since R can make calls to the shell, I am happy with a two-pass method that first configures external files in preparation for a subsequent invocation of R, if that is necessary.
A: No, each of the front-ends to R are responsible for the way that the console is displayed to the user. This will be inherently platform and front-end specific.
A: I believe that Gavin is right: this is set per frontend, and I fail to find anything for Linux. However, the standard R frontend for Windows is addressed in my question. Mac users may find this page helpful: Permanently change default console font.
So, the answers as I found them may be summarized as:
*
*Windows / default R - see John Cook's page
*Mac - see link above
*Linux / default R frontend - not possible (or am I wrong?)
*(Windows, Mac, Linux) / Rstudio - Font family is not available (yet) - see this page. Font size is - this page
*Windows / Revolution R - this page
*Other / Revolution R - not found
So, the universal trick is that I need to use R via a web server, and then I can configure my browser. :) Not going to happen. I'll wait on Rstudio.
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Eminent Lives
By: Michael Korda, Paul Johnson, Christopher Hitchens
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
A perfect gift for your favorite history buff, or for your own collection, this audio set from the acclaimed Eminent Lives series is a must for anyone interested in the story of America.
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The Kremlin Mountaineer
By: Paul Johnson
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
Paul Johnson, the most celebrated popular historian of our time, takes a scalpel to Stalin, whom he considers "one of the outstanding monsters of history."Johnson sets forth the essence of Stalin's life, character, and career. "It has been a hateful task, which has caused me much pain and disgust," he writes with characteristic candor. "But it has been a duty I have performed not without a certain grim satisfaction."
Pitch the Perfect Investment
The Essential Guide to Winning on Wall Street
By: Paul D. Sonkin, Paul Johnson
Narrated by: Stephen McLaughlin
Pitch the Perfect Investment combines investment analysis with persuasion and sales to teach you the "soft skill" so crucial to success in the financial markets. Written by the leading authorities in investment pitching, this book shows you how to develop and exploit the essential, career-advancing skill of pitching value-creating ideas to win over clients and investors. You'll gain world-class insight into search strategy, data collection and research, securities analysis, and risk assessment and management to help you uncover opportunities.
The Good News According to Matthew and Mark Bundle (Annotated)
By: Michael Paul Johnson, H.S. Jireh
Narrated by: Jacob Gardner
It is still unknown as to who the original author was of The Good News According to Matthew. Some scholars believe the author to have been Matthew himself, also known as Levi, a former tax collector and one of Yeshua's 12 disciples. Some regard the The Good News According to Matthew as the most important of all the gospels as it shows the transition from the Old and New Testament in its explanation of the immaculate conception, teaching of the early church, Judaism and the law, and a detailed account of the life and death of Yeshua the Messiah.
The Good News According to Matthew
By: Michael Paul Johnson
The Good News According to Matthew is a book from the World Messianic Bible also known as the World English Bible: Messianic Edition (WEB:ME), which is a public domain translation of the Holy Bible into modern English.
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The Marshal of Angel, Texas: Texan Justice: A Classic Western Adventure
The Marshal of Angel, Texas Western Series Book 2
By: Dylan Johnson, Paul L. Thompson, Robert Hanlon
Narrated by: Joseph Tabler
Marshal John Kennedy is given an assignment. Only he knows how to defeat the killer that, if left unchecked, will kill any and all it comes across. With the help of another marshal and some cowpunchers he comes across, he is forced to fight this murderer to the death. This is a brand new western adventure, filled with plenty of action, adventure, and unlike anything you've ever listened to before!
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The Marshal of Angel, Texas (A Classic Western Adventure)
Narrated by: Adam Lautrec
Marshal John Kennedy has life by the tail. A good town under his watchful eye, a lovely bride-to-be, and the honor of being one of the youngest and most accomplished marshals around. Bill Bundy and his gang of thugs would change all that, however, when they come to Angel, Texas and wreak utter havoc. Can Marshal Kennedy, his bumbling wanna-be deputy, Jack Jameson, and the town drunk, Jonas Flannigan, end the destruction?
IXI Rise of The King
By: Paul Johnson, Bryan Johnson
Narrated by: Josiah J. Bildner
Solomon Stein has dreams of success in the music industry. At the breakout of his music career, he is bought into the fold of Detroit-based, One By One Records (IXI), the hottest hip-hop label in the country. But the deeper Sal gets into the world of IXI, he realizes everything that glitters isn't gold. Pushy corporate reps who want to steal his house, his growing feelings for a mysterious industry executive, and obscure messages hidden in plain sight are making it impossible to know what to believe.
The McLaurys in Tombstone, Arizona
An O.K. Corral Obituary, A. C. Greene Series
By: Paul Lee Johnson
Narrated by: Claton Butcher
For the first time the events of the O.K. Corral gunfight are presented from the viewpoint of the McLaurys, two brothers who lost their lives and reputations, and a family who tried in vain to find restitution.
The Hourglass Solution
A Boomer's Guide to the Rest of Your Life
By: Jeff Johnson PhD, Paula Forman PhD
Narrated by: Gary Collins
Both motivating and prescriptive, The Hourglass Solution suggests a new way of thinking about choices in life and how mid-life can be a time of renewal and expanded choices rather than a time of restrictions and the status quo. Identifying ways to get life "unstuck," The Hourglass Solution guides the reader through the process of redefining choices for the second half of his or her life.
The Kingdom of Matthias
A Story of Sex and Salvation in 19th-Century America
By: Paul E. Johnson, Sean Wilentz
Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
In the autumn of 1834, New York City was awash with rumors of a strange religious cult operating nearby, centered around a mysterious, self-styled prophet named Matthias. It was said that Matthias the Prophet was stealing money from one of his followers; then came reports of lascivious sexual relations, based on odd teachings of matched spirits, apostolic priesthoods, and the inferiority of women. At its climax, the rumors transformed into legal charges, as the Prophet was arrested for the murder of a once highly regarded Christian gentleman who had fallen under his sway.
Tough Stuff Parenting
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By: Paul Basden, Jim Johnson
Narrated by: George W. Sarris
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A Living Tradition ran creative writing and music sessions at the Millin Centre in Benwell, Newcastle, on Thursday morning funded by Make Your Mark.
The class comprised residents of the West End of Newcastle.
In January 2013 A Living Tradition published a book, Tales From the Real World, a collection of stories, poems and articles on the themes of human rights and community cohesion.
If you would like more information about this book or want a copy please contact us via the contact page.
This story was written by Falak Naz in response to hearing about the huge anti-slavery petition in Newcastle in 1792, when one-in-three people of the city signed a petition against the slave trade.
This story was written as a reflection on how the Durham Light Infantry liberated Belsen Death camp in April 1945.
Here is a story from Ummu, going back to the late 18th century, reminding us how the North-east found its radical roots.
This story was written by Falak Naz as an exercise in using the writing techniques 'Show Not tell' and personification.
This short autobiography was written by Falak Naz about how she came from Pakistan to live in Newcastle.
Here is a humorous reflection on a comment made about the Olympics Opening Ceremony in July 2012.
This is a humorous reflection by Colin Jenks on coming to Newcastle for the first time and not understanding the name of one part of the city!
Here is another story poem from the adventures of Toby Ram!
A short story by Colin Jenks about multiculturalism.
Here is a short poem celebrating one thing people of different backgrounds and from different parts of the world certainly share!
A cautionary tale about how easily we can misunderstand what we see around us - and the dangers of prejudice.
A short story about how someone is still paying for the terrible sins of his grandfather during the Holocaust - based on a true story.
A story which challenges some of the myths about immigration. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 547 |
The Best Way to Display Your Halloween Collections – On a Tree!
If you thought my Candy Corn Tree was good, take a peek at my Treetopia Tuxedo Black Christmas Tree decorated for Halloween. I used a combination of new and vintage, store bought and handmade, plus kitsch and serious Halloween. Is there such a thing as serious Halloween?
Halloween trees are becoming increasingly popular as a decorative holiday piece. As a Halloween treat, we'll show you how to dress up your Treetopia Tuxedo Black Tree in spooky decorations that match your stylish Gothic design scheme for October 31st.
One of our most popular trees, the Tuxedo Black Tree has a striking and elegant appearance that makes it the center of attraction at any gathering. Dressed in sleek, jet-black needles, this tree is the natural choice for chic fashionistas or lovers of Goth culture. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 548 |
Q: Terminate & Restart Explorer.exe and it's child process to make folders and apps open faster Now this may sound whimsical, but I want to know, can a batch script be made, that kills the Explorer.exe and it's child processes forcibly and then successfully starts the Explorer.exe process again, without having to run that Batch script again?
I tried the below code, but even after waiting for 10 mins, the Explorer.exe hasn't started yet, so I am afraid to add /T to the taskkill.
start /wait taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
start "" explorer.exe /wait
How can I acheive something like this with batch script, in autonomous manner?
taskkill /IM /F Explorer.exe /T
start /wait Explorer.exe
A: start command starts programs in unusual ways. It is not something that is used normally. In help for start (start /?) it discusses how to start programs normally and with start.
taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
start explorer
First line. Console programs always wait when started normally. To have them not wait you use start.
Second line. GUI programs don't wait when started normally except in batch files for compatibility reasons. As you don't want to wait for explorer use start to not wait.
Also if you Ctrl+Shift+Right click a blank spot on the taskbar you will get an Exit Explorer option which will shut explorer down gracefully. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to start Task Manager and File menu - Run New Task and type explorer.
A: Do start /wait taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F then start /wait explorer It work's for me.
NOTE: /wait will mean the command is never finished. Most programs are a child process of explorer meaning it can never fully start up.
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Q: Prove $E[\frac{1}{1+e^{t X}}] = 1/2$ for $X\sim N(0,1)$. I'm trying to evaluate an expectation of the form
$$
E\left[\frac{\exp(t X_1)}{\sum_{i=1}^n \exp(t X_i)}\right],
$$
where each $X_i$ is independent standard normally distributed.
In the specific case $n=2$ this can be rewritten as
$$E\left[\frac{1}{1+e^{\sqrt{2} t X}}\right],$$
which numerically appears to be equal to $1/2$ for all real $t$.
I wonder if that might be possible to prove?, and if it could shed some light on the original integral?
If I series expand I get the sum
$$E\left[\frac{1}{1+e^{t X}}\right]
=\sum_{k\ge 0}(-1)^k e^{(kt)^2/2},
$$
which Mathematica evaluates as $\frac{1}{2} \left(\vartheta _4\left(0,e^{\frac{t^2}{2}}\right)+1\right)$.
I don't really know what this EllipticTheta[4, 0, E^(t^2/2)] function is, but if it is 0 it at least fits with my conjecture.
A: Let $M = E\left[\frac{\exp(t X_1)}{\sum_{i=1}^n \exp(t X_i)}\right]$. Since $X_j$'s are IID, so $M = E\left[\frac{\exp(t X_j)}{\sum_{i=1}^n \exp(t X_i)}\right]$ for all $j = 1,\dots,n$. Take summation over $j = 1,\dots,n$. We get $nM = E[1] = 1$, so $M = 1/n$.
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Q: Terrfaform - AWS_AMI data source doesn't return any result Update: Found out about owners. Valid values: an AWS account ID, self (the current account), or an AWS owner alias (e.g. amazon, aws-marketplace, microsoft). But I still don't get any result.
data "aws_ami" "example" {
owners = ["microsoft"]
filter {
name = "name"
values = ["Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Base"]
}
}
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Customers have begged us to bring this back… and now we finally found a true fresh lilac scent, this soap is back in the line for the foreseeable future! If you love lilacs, then this is the scent for you! It's a lovely bath/shower soap or a special hand soap. It makes a fabulous gift too!
Current online packaging is in the glassine bag shown on the left.
*neutralized by saponification, producing soap and glycerin.
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On board with Troy Larkin, Actor at Old Melbourne Gaol!
Built in the 1800s to house Victoria's rapidly growing criminal population, the Old Melbourne Gaol is one of Melbourne's oldest surviving buildings and one of the city's must-see attractions! Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the gaol was the scene of 133 hangings including Australia's most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned Kelly. Today you can visit the Old Melbourne Gaol to find out what life was like for the men and women who lived and died here all those years ago!
Today, we catch up with Troy, actor at the Old Melbourne Gaol to find out about the roles he plays and some interesting facts about the gaol!
I am a Melbourne based actor, former teacher and history fanatic. This allows me to be involved in a number of different roles at the Old Melbourne Gaol. The Gaol employs many professional actors to help interpret Melbourne's fascinating history through plays, storytelling and interactive tour experiences. I am lucky enough to part of the acting team working onsite.
Firstly, I have the immense honour of playing the coveted role of Ned Kelly in the Gaol's original play about the man himself. I also play Sergeant Henderson in the Gaol's Arresting Experience Tour in the former Russell Street Watch House. This is an extremely fun interactive tour where the audience is endowed as new inmates and taken through a 'lockup' experience to learn about what it was like to be under lock and key. I also perform in the night-time version of this experience called 'A Night in the Watch House' which is quite different to the day tour and is for people over 16. It has a few twists and turns and a couple of frights but is still lots of fun.
Fun fact: If you pick up an audio tour of The Gaol… That's my voice!
How did you get involved in tourism? What attracted you to the Gaol?
Tourism, for me, is about giving people amazing new experiences. The Gaol certainly excels at that while giving visitors choice information and showing great respect for the historical gravity of the site.
What's something people might not know about the Gaol?
The Gaol houses the original gallows where Ned Kelly was executed. However if you're more of a rock n' roll fan it is also the same spot where the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger stood to film his final scene playing Ned Kelly in the 1970 film.
Like I said before, I have the opportunity to take part in so many different roles so every single day is different! It could be anything from donning the beard and armour to play Ned Kelly or the officer's blues to be Sergeant Henderson. During the holidays we also take school groups on an eye-opening trip back in time when children were still being imprisoned. I love it, and it gives them a sense of how good they really have it these days.
What is your favourite part of the job?
I enjoy every aspect of my work. I thrive on telling the old stories of the gaol and seeing people's jaws drop when they hear some of the outrageous and incredible things that have happened here. But as a Gaol guide I get to take people around to see the original and fully restored front gates to the Gaol. For me, they are a definite highlight and sadly are often missed by visitors.
Do you have a special place in the Gaol?
Surprisingly enough for a gaol, these days the exterior grounds are quite lovely.
Do you have any advice for people travelling to Melbourne for the first time?
Come and get locked up at The Old Melbourne Gaol… You won't regret it!
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Not Guilty è un film muto del 1915 diretto da Joseph A. Golden. La sceneggiatura si basa su Justice, lavoro teatrale di Edgar James andato in scena a New York il 3 aprile 1915.
Trama
Innamorato di Dora, Ed Andrews mette con lei su famiglia. Il matrimonio viene poi allietato dalla nascita di una figlia. Per festeggiare l'evento, Ed va al bar con l'amico George Gardner. Ma questi, dopo qualche bicchiere di troppo, finisce a litigare con Jim Matthews, il fratello di quello che è stato il rivale in amore di Ed. Lo colpisce con un pugno e Matthews, cadendo, va a battere con la testa contro il marciapiede. George scappa, mentre Ed tenta di aiutare il ferito, ma la gente che si è radunata lì intorno comincia a minacciarlo. Lui scappa, ma viene subito catturato e, la mattina dopo, multato per condotta disordinata. Sta per essere rilasciato, quando giunge la notizia che Matthews è morto.
Il fratello del morto, Tom, detective del distretto, quattro mesi dopo giura che Jim è rimasto ucciso mentre cercava di sventare una rapina. Ed, che era stato arrestato, viene condannato a morte per omicidio. Dora, non resistendo al dolore, ne ha il cuore spezzato e muore. La madre di Ed si prende allora cura della piccola e ricorre al governatore con una supplica per cercare di salvare il figlio. La sentenza viene commutata in carcere a vita.
Diciannove anni dopo, sua figlia si innamora di Paul, il figlio dell'uomo che lo aveva mandato in prigione. In una città lontana, George, prima di morire, dice la verità sull'aggressione. Ed viene graziato e incontra per la prima volta sua figlia nell'ufficio del direttore del carcere.
Ritrovata la libertà, mentre un giorno sta pranzando sulla spiaggia con la figlia, Ed corre in soccorso di un uomo che sta per affogare. Quando però ne porta il corpo sulla spiaggia, si rende conto che quello ormai è morto. Lo riconosce: è Tom Matthews, colui che gli ha rovinato la vita con una falsa testimonianza. Ma ora sente che nulla può più restituirgli gli anni passati in carcere e la sua giovinezza, la vita sprecata e la moglie che amava.
Produzione
Il film fu prodotto dalla Triumph Films con il titolo di lavorazione Justice. Alcune scene vennero girate nel carcere di Sing Sing, nell'ufficio del governatore dello stato di New York ad Albany e nella stanza ufficiale del governatore a Washington, al Campidoglio.
Distribuzione
Il copyright del film, richiesto dalla Triumph Film Corp., fu registrato il 16 ottobre 1915 con il numero LP6903.
Distribuito dalla Equitable Motion Pictures Corporation, il film uscì nelle sale statunitensi il 29 novembre 1915. Nel 1920, la Aywon Film ne curò una riedizione distribuita con il titolo Justice.
Non si conoscono copie ancora esistenti della pellicola che viene considerata presumibilmente perduta.
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Collegamenti esterni
Film basati su opere teatrali
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Speleologists call Laos the "Land of a Million Caves", referring to it's former official name Laan Saang – "Land of a Million Elephants". Laos is indeed home to countless such natural wonders. Expeditions to systematically explore Laos' caves have taken place since the 19th century, and they have gradually demonstrated the outstanding potential for the scientific study of caves in the country. While well over 500 km of caves and giant underground rivers have already been explored and mapped, much remains to be done.
Caves have a special meaning in Lao culture and history. From ancient times on, they were believed to be the residences of powerful serpents (naga) – called by the Lao too luuang or phanyaa naak. As a result, many caves have become places for worship. In some caves, one can find large amounts of Buddha statues which were placed there as offerings or in an act of making merit. One of the best known caves for this purpose is the Paak Uu cave near Luang Prabang.
In other caves ancient drawings and artefacts, relief carvings on the walls and even inscriptions in the earliest scripts of the Lao have been found. They are therefore of historical and archaeological significance.
Stalactites and stalagmites in caves are often interpreted by the Lao to have the shape of the Buddha, a stupa, a meditating monk or certain animals, especially sacred animals like the serpent or the elephant which give a cave special religious relevance. Certain shapes in the ground or on cave walls are often regarded as Buddha footprints. Some caves were used by monks to live in or to meditate in. Meditation in caves, which often are characterised by a total lack of light, inhabited by large colonies of bats, or are believed to be inhabited by demons and powerful spirits, is regarded among forest monks as an excellent test of their faith in the Dhamma and proof of their advanced level in meditation.
Throughout their history, the Lao have used caves during times of war and political unrest to seek refuge from invaders, and to hide their religious treasures from looters. This is another reason why some caves are still housing Buddha statues and other relics which are worshipped and guarded by local communities. During the Indochina Wars, caves in combination with tunnel systems have helped many people to survive the massive US bombing raids (Laos remains to date the most heavily bombed country in history). In the Viengsai caves in Northeastern Laos, for example, over 20,000 people could hide for a longer period of time, due to the fact that the caves contained a school, a hospital, kitchens, shops, and a theatre.
Entrance into one of the caves at Viengsai.
Nowadays, selected caves are open for tourists and some caves are reserved for research purposes only. Since 1990, various organisations and groups of speleologists have been exploring the caves of Laos more intensively than before. One of these groups, known as "Explo Laos", has created a very detailed website to tell the history of speleology in Laos.
The collection of printed material in Lao language contains over 300 monographs, most of them dating from 1950 onwards. The highlights of the collection, however, are three of the first books printed in the Lao language in Chiang Mai, Paris and Song Khone (Laos) around 1900. The heart of the Lao book collection is formed by publications of Maha Sila Viravong's transliterations of literary, linguistic, Buddhist and historical texts from palm leaf manuscripts, for example rare first editions of Nangsư̄ thēt rư̄ang Vētsandon Sādok (Vessantara Jātaka, 1961) Phongsāwadān Lāo (Lao chronicles, 1957), and Nithān Nāng Tantai (Lao version of the Panchatantra, 1957-66).
The Library also holds approximately 2000 books about Laos and Lao culture in Western languages, as well as in Thai and Vietnamese languages. These include some rare first editions, like for example de Gerini's original description of Laos and other parts of mainland Southeast Asia Delle missioni dei' padri della Compagnia di Gesù nella Provincia del Giappone, e particolarmente di quella di Tumkino (printed in 1663 in Rome). All printed books and periodicals in Lao language have now been fully catalogued and are searchable in the Library's online catalogue.
In addition to printed material, the Library holds 85 manuscripts which are either in Lao language or in Pali, but written in Tham script or in Lāo buhān script. The collection comprises literary, historical and Buddhist texts, most of them written on palm leaves. A small number, however, are in form of folding books made from khoi paper or from lacquered cotton. Included in the manuscripts collection are also some wooden manuscript boxes decorated with lacquer and gold, as well as a few hand-woven manuscript wrappers made from silk or cotton. Other minor languages covered in the Lao manuscripts collection include some Tai Lue and Tai Khoen manuscripts. All items in the Library's Lao manuscripts collection have been catalogued in the online catalogue, Search our Catalogue of Archives and Manuscripts.
More detailed information about this Lao collection and contact details can be found online here.
The Thai version of the epic is known as the Ramakien. The Rama story is thought to have been known to the Thais since at least the 13th century. It was adopted from older Khmer sources, hence the similarity to the Khmer title Reamker. Various new versions of the story have been composed, often by royal authors, since the 16th and 17th centuries. However, large numbers of Thai manuscripts were lost with the destruction of Ayutthya in 1767, and the Ramakien known today was compiled only between 1785 and 1807 under the supervision of King Rama I (1785-1809). The famous reliefs depicting about 150 scenes from the Ramakien at Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) in Bangkok date back to the early 19th century. Manuscript and mural paintings showing scenes from the Ramakien are particularly famous for their illustrations of the monkey armies. Best known are the mural paintings at the royal temple Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok. In King Rama I's version of the Ramakien all names, places, traditions, and flora and fauna were adapted to a Thai context. In this form, the Rama story has become an epic of national character in Thailand, and it is very popular not only as a literary work, but also as a mask dance (khon) and even TV drama. It has been re-published many times in the form of children's and juvenile literature, and characters from the Ramayana have featured on series of postal stamps and trading cards. The title of Rama constantly re-occurs in the royal genealogies of Thailand.
A stamp issued by the Kingdom of Laos ca. 1960 featuring Ramayana dancers.
Introductory scene to thank and honour the Hindu gods during a Phra Lak Phra Ram performance by the Royal Ballet Theatre of Luang Prabang.
Numerous palm-leaf manuscripts from all regions of Laos containing shorter versions of the Lao Ramayana, Lam Pha Lam, show that the story was very popular all over the country in urban centres as much as in rural areas. These versions were created in order to be sung by a Mor Lam, a traditional expert singer who can melodically recite lengthy poems and epic literature while being accompanied by a Khaen (bamboo mouth organ). In both Thai and Lao traditions, Hanuman was part of a favourite Yantra design used by soldiers and martial arts specialists. The leader of the monkey armies represents strength, stamina, agility, intelligence and devotion. Hanuman Yantras would either be drawn on protective shirts, headbands, battle standards of entire armies, or, most efficiently and durably, tattooed on a fighter's body.
More information about the Ramayana in other countries of Southeast Asia can be found in a series of articles on the British Library's Asian and African Studies blog.
These and various other aspects of Tai textiles are the topic of an online exhibition of material from the SEACOM collections, curated by Jana Igunma and Cholthira Satyawadhna, and photographed by Oliver Raendchen.
Read and see more from the online exhibition here.
Auguste Pavie (1847—1925) was the French explorer and diplomat, who is best known for his explorations of the Upper Mekong Valley and for playing a major role in bringing the kingdoms of Laos under French control.
Pavie went to Cochinchina (now part of southern Vietnam) as a sergeant in the marines in 1869 and subsequently worked in the Post and Telegraphic Department, directing construction of telegraph lines between Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital, and Bangkok in 1879 and another between Phnom Penh and Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) in 1882. While working on the telegraph lines, he travelled throughout Siam, Cambodia, and Vietnam and gained an intimate knowledge of each country's customs and languages. The French government hoped to gain control of the Lao states of the Mekong River Valley and accredited Pavie to the Siamese government as vice consul in Luang Prabang in 1886. During the next five years he travelled throughout northern Laos, winning for France the friendship of local rulers and chiefs and frustrating Siamese attempts to bring the region under control, which was beset by bands of Chinese freebooters (Ho or Haw). From 1891 to 1893 Pavie served as consul general in Bangkok and helped bring about the Franco-Siamese Conflict of 1893, subsequently resulting in all Lao states east of the Mekong River coming under French protectorate.
Before returning to France, Pavie conducted an expedition, defining Laos' borders with China, and with Upper Burma, which the British had annexed in 1886. Pavie's works include "Indochine 1879–1895" (Paris, 1898–1919) and "À la conquête des coeurs" (1921).
An amazing online exhibition and collection of researches by the Archives nationales d'outre-mer in Aix-en-Provence is dedicated to the life and work of Auguste Pavie.
Photographer Kees Sprengers, who is well known for his photographic documentations of social life in Laos, particularly of ethnic minority groups, has made vailable online a collection of over 200 photographs taken during a Lantien ordination ceremony in 2009 in Northern Laos' Luang Namtha Province. The gallery can be viewed online and there are also links to Kees Sprengers' other photo collections. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 555 |
KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding nondiscrimination. Kyocera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified minorities, women, protected veterans and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 556 |
With great pleasure we announce the Fourth Meeting of the Croatian Association for Cancer Research (Hrvatsko društvo za istraživanje raka, HDIR), a member of the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
HDIR-4 Meeting will continue with the "From Bench to Clinic" approach, divided into five hottest cancer research topics.
The meeting will be held in Zagreb, Croatia, at the Hotel International (Miramarska 24, Zagreb) on November 3 and 4, 2016.
The goal of the HDIR-4 Meeting is to promote cancer research in Croatia focused on the cooperation between basic research and clinical cancer management. This meeting will put an emphasis on international communication and cooperation, with speakers from many European countries. The Meeting provides opportunity for cancer researchers and clinicians to gather together and to establish a good working collaborations with each other and with other regional EACR national societies. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 557 |
Biography: sport
Stirling Moss : The Authorised Biography Paperback / softback
by Robert Edwards
The first authorised biography of one of Britain's best-loved sportsmen.
Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss raced professionally over 500 times until his near fatal crash in 1962.
At the end of his racing career, he was the most famous Briton - no footballer, jockey, boxer or pop star has approached the national adulation Moss received.
In this book Robert Edwards recounts the life of this extraordinary man, whose tally of wins was proportionately higher than that of any other driver, ever, by a wide margin. During his colourful racing career, Stirling Moss was incredibly gifted and competitive, and he has talked in detail to Robert Edwards about his eventful life, from the bullying at school which helped forge his competitive spirit to the crash that almost ended his life.
Pages:288 pages, 16
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This is your opportunity to gain hands on experience in a wide variety of Health Careers. Each month we'll take you through a different department of St. Vincent's hospital system to experience what it's like to work in these exciting careers. Learn from the employees what it takes to become a nurse, a surgeon, or even an x-ray technician. St. Vincent's Health Explorers has been serving Erie County for over 35 years and is one of the largest Health Explorer programs in the country!
Open to anyone age 14 to 20.
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Going to New York City? Ahh, you lucky bugger. We're totally jealous – the Big Apple ranks as The Global Couple's favourite city in the world!
Need some inspiration of what to do while you're in the Concrete Jungle? Look no further – here's TGC's 36 Hours in New York City!
We love spending as little money as possible while covering as much ground as possible, so we have made this 36 Hours itinerary with that in mind. Enjoy!
Line up and grab a burger and shake at The Shake Shack in Madison Square Park. Believe us, that line is worth it! If you still haven't had enough calories, wander across Broadway to Eataly and lick a gelato. Oh and while you're there, take a look at NYC's first skyscraper – the Flatiron Building (one of our personal favourites!).
For breakfast, you've got to do what the New Yorkers do and wash a bagel down with a bad coffee. Then head over to the West Village and get a MUCH better coffee at Stumptown (30 W 8th St), and wander the streets of the West Village with it in hand. Find some solace in Washington Square Park before heading to Chelsea Market at W 15th St and 9th Ave. Satisfy your hunger pangs with lunch at one of the many excellent food outlets in the market – we recommend Los Tacos.
To help digest your delicious lunch, climb the stairs behind Chelsea Market and head north on the Highline (another one of our favourite places in NYC). It's so lovely to be off the street and amongst lots of greenery. If you're feeling like a bit of exercise, walk all the way up to Central Park and soak in more greenery.
No matter where you've ended up in Manhattan, there will be a subway station close to you. Head to Brooklyn on the L train and alight at Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. We love going to the Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave) – it's a fun atmosphere and you can bowl, have a drink, and watch live music all at the same time! Across the road, The Ides rooftop bar at Wythe Hotel has incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and is a great place to watch the sun go down.
Have a late start, and nurse your hangover with brunch in Williamsburg – there is an abundance of good places to choose. Take a look around the quirky shops and boutiques in Williamsburg, and pick up some treasures to take on your journey. Wander through the DUMBO area (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass) with its cobbled streets and converted warehouses, and make your way to Pier 5 at Brooklyn Bridge Park for lunch and gorge yourself with goodies from Smorgasburg, a delicious concentration of food trucks and stalls.
Admire the views of downtown Manhattan while walking towards the island across the Brooklyn Bridge, and then head to Battery Park and catch the free ferry to Staten Island. Wave to Lady Liberty as you pass by and enjoy the stunning views of the Financial District. Get off the boat at Staten Island and get on the one heading back to Manhattan, and do it all again.
NYC (from the air) – you'll get a similar view but from sea level on the ferry!
To finish off your whirlwind 36 Hours in New York City, catch the subway up to Grand Central Station and find the Whispering Gallery (if you can't find it, just ask someone!). Then head three blocks west to Times Square – yeah, we don't really like it either but you're in New York so you have to go there once!
We hope you enjoyed your 36 hours in our favourite city. Of course, we'd recommend spending much more than 36 hours there! We also recommend buying a Lonely Planet guide to help you out while you're on the ground. Buy one here!
What's your favourite thing to do on the cheap in NYC? Have we missed anything that you think is a 'must do'? Leave your comment below!
I wish I'd seen your post a few days ago. I literally just got back a few hours ago from a long weekend trip to NYC. One of our favorite things we did was the Staten Island Ferry to look at the Statue of Liberty. We weren't planning to do it, but we just happened to get there as they were shutting the doors and they let us on. It was the closest I'd seen the statue and I was so glad I did it. I'm going to keep the rest of your itinerary in mind for my next trip to New York.
This is PERFECT. I'm travelling to NYC for 36 hrs in Jan, and arriving on a Friday evening! You've saved me a lot of time and effort – thanks!
Thanks so much for your comment Lisa! We're glad we could help you out 🙂 enjoy our favourite city!
Great write up, and I love NYC. Will be visiting again in 2015, part of my round the world adventure. Have bookmarked this!
Awesome, thanks Darren! Have a great trip to the Big Apple!
Thanks Dana! A shame you didn't come across it earlier but you can save it for next time you visit the Big Apple!
I'd really appreciate it if you checked out my (VERY) new blog!
Haha yep it certainly is a busy itinerary! The museum and stadium sound great, we didn't manage to check them out – on the list for next time! I'll be sure to check your blog out 🙂 Thanks for visiting Jay!
Thanks Bobbi! We try to take interesting photos 🙂 We will be sure to let you know if we want to some post exchanging – your blog looks great!
Oh man I used to work in the offices above Chelsea Market. Los Tacos is where I spent half my paycheck! They're amazing! It's also great because I used to straight up take naps during work breaks on the High Line. they've got an excellent set wood beds that move around on the old rails a bit South of Chelsea Market.
New York is hard in 36 hours…it's hard in 7 years I've lived in the area – I'm still only getting around to do some things here before I leave again.
Great suggestions. I've been to New York a few times now, and I always love how many free/cheap things there are to do in the city. People might assume it's really expensive to visit New York, but depending on how you plan it and what you want to do, it doesn't have to be. I'm not a huge art or museum person, but I loved visiting The Bronx Museum of the Arts. It's a small art museum focusing a lot of local artists and art. It's not as crowded and much less intimidating than trying to visit one of the big art museums (which are also cool to check out, but not really my thing). Plus admission to The Bronx Museum of the Arts is free, which always helps the budget.
The Bronx Museum of the Arts sounds fantastic – will have to put it on the list for our next visit!
Hi! My husband and I are planning our first 36 hour trip to NYC and we are so excited! We were able to get airfare at a great price from Chicago, but we are struggling with hotels! Can you recommend a hotel that is decent, but not bank breaking? We are visiting in December because its always been a bucket list to see the tree at Rockefeller and we've been married and together for 14 years and have never taken a vacation together!! Well overdue. 🙂 Anyway,thank you for your blog and helpful NYC tips!
Hi Thera, awesome to hear you're travelling to NYC! We would recommend AirBnb for accommodation, it's much cheaper than hotels and the experience is a lot better in our opinion. Otherwise if you want to stay at a hotel, head to Brooklyn – hotels on that side are so much cheaper than Manhattan. Hope that helps!
Great post guys, really useful information.
Glad to see my home city is #1 in your book! Great recommendations, too.
Staten Island Ferry is definitely the best free/cheap way to see the Statue of Liberty. You can also drink on the ferry, so go ahead and bring a bottle of wine or buy some of the really cheap beer they sell on board.
Hope you'll have a chance to visit again soon. Feel free to reach out to me at @niftynyc if you want specific recommendations of free & cheap things to do.
New Your City is great, we got city passes to see everything. They are worth getting if your wanting to see as much as you can but your not looking as spending a lot of money.
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Hey Petra and Shaun !!!!
Its been great to read such article.,I really appreciate it.Going to New York City? Ahh, you lucky bugger. We're totally jealous – the Big Apple ranks as The Global Couple's favorite city in the world!Need some inspiration of what to do while you're in the Concrete Jungle? Look no further – here's TGC's 36 Hours in New York City!
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Just as the LAMP stack provided a core foundation next gen for web applications, Cloud Foundry is providing a core foundation for next gen cloud platforms.
Cloud Foundry announced today that two new startups are building their clouds based on Cloud Foundry.
ActiveState is building a cloud for Python and Django and contributing code to support Python back to the Cloud Foundry open source project.
The beauty of this is that innovative startups are able to start with a scalable cloud "stack" that gives them a multi-language PaaS without locking them into a particular cloud provider.
So for example, Appfog gets to use Cloud Foundry's best in class PaaS services and then target deployment to Amazon's EC2 and services like S3. Appfog CEO Lucas Carlson blogged here about how standing on the shoulders of cloud computing giants will allow Appfog to win in the cloud by providing the most compelling user experience.
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Gas vs. Charcoal Grill Debate - Which is the best?
Who Wins the "Great Barbeque Debate"?
The debate over which grill is better - gas or charcoal - may not induce as many passionate and polarized opinions as the upcoming presidential campaign, but for outdoor cooking enthusiasts it comes pretty close. Die-hard grilling aficionados swear by the flavor and process of cooking with charcoal grills. But with the majority of new grill purchases being gas models, there are obviously fans in that camp, too.
The convenience argument... and the winner is: The Gas Grill!!
The clear winner in this category is the gas grill. Most models feature push-button ignitions, a consistent, steady heat source that's ready to go within minutes, excellent temperature control, and easy cleanup.
But convenience isn't necessarily a deciding factor for all grill shoppers. Charcoal enthusiasts say it's the ritual - piling up the charcoal, lighting it, tending the fire, and manually adjusting cooking temperatures by moving food from hotter spots to cooler ones - that makes outdoor cooking worth the effort. They feel that trading the process of the backyard barbeque for the push-button convenience of a gas grill is missing the point.
The cost argument... and the winner is: The Charcoal Grill!!
If cost is the most important deciding factor for you, you'll likely want to look at charcoal grills. They cost considerably less than gas, with basic models ranging from about $30 to $100. If you add features like additional burners and side tables, you can count on something like a $300 to $400 range.
Most gas grills - excluding portable and table-top models - are on the expensive side, ranging anywhere from $300 to $1500, and more for higher end models such as built-ins and smoker/grill combinations.
The taste argument... and the winner is: DISPUTED TIE!!
Though some barbeque fans swear they can't tell the difference between food cooked on gas grills and food cooked on charcoal, the charcoal purists insist otherwise. According to them, the flavor that is infused from the smoke of charcoal briquettes or wood coals is what distinguishes an outdoor feast from a standard kitchen meal.
In an effort to address the taste issue, some gas grill manufacturers have built models that add ceramic flavor bars, patented by Weber. These bars catch grease drippings and vaporize them into a humid smoke that infuses more flavor into what's being cooked. A popular brand that uses this flavor bar feature is the Weber Genesis series.
So who's the winner in this category? The jury is still out on this argument, and it probably always will be. Taste is such an individual decision; you may just have to try both grills and see for yourself.
For those who still can't decide... BUY BOTH!!
As you can see, there are pros and cons to owning a gas grill, just as there are advantages and disadvantages to owning a charcoal model.
Still aren't sure which one is right for you? Do what many families have done in recent years - they buy both! If you truly enjoy outdoor cooking, it makes sense to own two models that you use for different purposes. For example, you can use the gas grill for cooking quick barbeque meals during the week, and break out the charcoal grill for when you want to take your time on the weekend.
There are a couple of options available to you if you want to own both a gas and a charcoal grill. There's the obvious one: buy both grills. But if you have a little bigger budget or you're limited on patio space, check the Char-Broil Combination Gas/Charcoal Grill. Essentially, it's two grills in one, the left side exclusively gas and the right side exclusively charcoal. Sweet!!
So what will it be - gas, charcoal, or both? In the end, the decision comes down to your lifestyle and what features work best for you and your family.
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Home / General News / Politics / DON'T BETRAY PEOPLE…we already have challenges, Changala warns new dawn
DON'T BETRAY PEOPLE…we already have challenges, Changala warns new dawn
By The Mast on January 11, 2022
[By Walusungu Lundu]
BREBNER Changala says 2021 is gone with its own challenges and the new dawn administration's unfulfilled promises.
The good governance activist told The Mast that the UPND government promised prior to the elections that they would reduce the price of fuel by removing middlemen.
Changala asked if government has managed to find the middlemen they talked about in their election campaigns and asked what the challenge is for them to not remove them so that prices of the commodity are reduced.
He implored the UPND government to discuss that "middleman for God's sake".
Changala tipped President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration that the worst would be betraying people's desires and expectations.
He said the country already had a challenge that the government had reneged on their commitment to be meeting the press as frequently as it is possible.
"2021 has gone and it has gone with its own challenges and a lot of unfulfilled promises. In 2022 we expect the new dawn administration to live up to the people's expectations which garnered them a landslide victory. The worst would be to betray people's desires, expectations. We already have challenges at a moment in time that the new dawn administration has reneged on their commitment to be meeting the press as frequently as it is possible," he said. "There are real issues that have gone on in the month of November and December. The removal of subsidies on fuel in which the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the new dawn they have literally taken a back seat, having dropped the bombshell. They have not come back to explain the long term benefits and the challenges that made them make such a huge backtrack after promising the people of Zambia that fuel will be cheaper in that they will remove the middleman. And they don't want to discuss the middleman. For God's sake, they have to discuss that middleman. Did they find the middlemen? And even if they found the middleman, what challenges have you found to remove the middleman."
Changala slammed the new dawn administration for never talking about subsidies "as the cost that pushed the fuel out of range for many Zambians" when they were in opposition.
"When they were in opposition they never talked about subsidies as the cost that pushed the fuel out of range for many Zambians. So we need them to come back from wherever they have taken a back seat and hibernating to come and engage the people of Zambia. Explain these austerity measures. Are they part of the IMF deal? Are they economic recovery agenda? How do they cushion an ordinary Zambian? How do they create employment? What is the role of the youth in this new dawn? What is the role of the women in this new dawn?" asked Changala. "And these are issues that must be tackled immediately in the New Year. It will not be easy but it needs a government that engages the people, a government that doesn't leave the people behind."
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California family that disappeared after pirate attack in Brazil found safe
SAO PAULO (FOX NEWS) - A California family's harrowing adventure to the jungle in Brazil ended on a happy note when they were found alive after going missing for several days following a pirate attack.
Adam and Emily Harteau and their 3- and 7-year-old daughters were found Wednesday and they were all in good condition. They were treated at a local hospital for insect bites and scratches, authorities said.
The Harteaus were on their way to Breves when gunmen boarded the boat they were on and forced them to go to the city of Porto dos Dias. The crew and passengers were held hostages for several hours before the pirates fled.
When police arrived, there was no sign of the Harteaus and the van the family had been using in their journey was found abandoned in the jungle, authorities said.
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"There are a lot of young wine drinkers nowadays who are starting to be the next generation of collectors," said Wesley Steffens, 31, who manages his family's new Vineyard 7 & 8 winery on the hills over Napa Valley. This somewhat provocative statement made me think about the future of wine and more specifically of great wines. It is true that traditional collectors, mostly Baby Boomers, are reaching their 60s, some even their 70s and 80s. I know some of them who are worried about their collection because their children are not at all interested by wine: they know they won't be able to drink all their bottles and wonder what their fate will be when they're gone. Some sell their collection by auction, others to great restaurants or just hope for the best.
And those optimistic ones could be right. The Millennials are drinking more and more wine. Instead of drinking beer in college, they drink wine – Two Buck Chuck for example (the $2 Charles Shaw wine) – same price as beer but classier. They want to learn but in a fun way. No classes, no readings but tastings in a festive mood. Some brands understood the mentality of the Millennials, a generation with no brand loyalty. The trick is to catch their attention and retain it. Those wineries organize huge parties or organize a special "experience" for their younger customers. Garen Staglin, owner of the famous high-end Staglin Family winery, provides tour of his vineyard where the movie, The Parent Trap, starring Linsday Lohan, was filmed. Judd Finkelstein, from Judd's Hill winery founded by his parents in Napa Valley, organizes a barbecue, plays ukulele in his Hawaian shirt and entertains his customers. The winery also created a "microcrush" cuvee allowing its customers to make their own wine without all the hassles of owning a winery.
These initiatives allow the young generation to learn about wine and move up from Two Buck Chuck to higher end wine. They become accustomed to buy wine instead of beer or liquor, to taste it in a fun environment and to enjoy it without all the fuss usually made about wine by older people. Isn't it the best way to teach wine to the young ones?
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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 16: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts at the start of the second half against the Lipscomb Bisons during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
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Four future UNC basketball players have been named to 2019-20 high school All-American squads, but none higher than the third team.
The North Carolina basketball program signed its best recruiting class in at least 10 seasons, and quite possibly, the best of Roy Williams' 17-year tenure with the Tar Heels. They captured three 5-star recruits, four McDonald's All-Americans and five players in the top-54 of the 247Sports Composite. Three of those players — Walker Kessler, Caleb Love and R.J. Davis — won Gatorade Player of the Year honors in their respective states, while the latter also set a school and county scoring record with nearly 2,500 points.
But judging by the way that the MaxPreps 2019-20 All-American teams shook out, you'd have thought that the UNC hoops program had turned in a mediocre performance on the recruiting trail this year.
The member of UNC's 2020 recruiting class that fared the best in MaxPreps' year-end honors list was Davis, who made third team All-American. Although he isn't undeserving of being considered among the Tar Heels' best incoming freshmen next season, it's somewhat peculiar that he finished above all three of North Carolina's 5-star signees. Regardless, his place among this season's All-Americans is undisputed, given that he averaged 26.5 points, eight rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game en route to a record-setting career.
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5-star UNC signees Caleb Love and Day'Ron Sharpe were both named to the publication's fifth team, despite the fact that both are widely considered to be among the top two or three players at their respective positions. Love finished his senior season at Christian Brothers College averaging 26.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, three assists and 2.5 steals per game. His season was cut short by the coronavirus pandemic just a couple of games short of the MSHSAA Class 5 title game. Sharpe averaged 12.1 points and 7.3 rebounds in just 19 minutes of play per game on an absolutely loaded Montverde Academy squad that featured both Cade Cunningham and Scottie Barnes.
7-foot, 245-pound Walker Kessler, a consensus 5-star prospect who's ranked No. 17 in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite, didn't make any of MaxPreps' five All-American teams. Instead, he was named to a group of 25 players who received an honorable mention.
However MaxPreps feels about the Tar Heels' star-studded 2020 recruiting class, it's this group of five players, in addition to an existing front court that includes All-ACC performer Garrison Brooks and rising sophomore Armando Bacot, that is going to guide the UNC basketball program back to the promised land.
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The National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is known for its intense competition from the nation's most elite 4-H dairy enthusiasts. A team of Illinois 4-H members competed Nov. 3 and 4 in Louisville, Ky.
Members of the team included Dylan Houzenga, Mt. Carroll; Grace Koester, Red Bud; Kaylen Miller, Orangeville; and Rachel Scidmore, Chadwick. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois Extension 4-H dairy coordinator, and Becky Meier coached the team. The Illinois 4-H Foundation provides financial support to the team for its national competition. River Valley Dairy of Tremont and Diamond V, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, also provide support for the team.
The 4-H dairy quiz bowl is one of the nation's most challenging contests for youth, testing the contestants' knowledge in dairy production, dairy business management, dairy products and dairy science, Fischer said. This was the 38th year of the contest. Each team member answered a 50-question test. Teams then competed in the double elimination quiz contest.
In addition to the national 4-H contest, the Illinois team competed in the North American International Livestock Exposition youth dairy judging contest while in Louisville. Illinois took ninth in Ayrshires, 10th in Brown Swiss, and 12th overall against 23 teams.
Scidmore placed 30th and Houzenga placed 34th overall in individual competition with 88 participants. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 571 |
When you build your business, your attention is rightly focussed on delivering your services and managing the back end. Sometimes the tech side of things can be a little ad hoc, or it can be treated as a set-and-forget item on a to-do list. Unfortunately for busy managers, technology and particularly cyber security is an evolving space and there are always new threats and challenges making themselves known.
Partnering with a cyber security consultant is often the fastest way to secure your data, reduce risk and manage compliance issues. If you are unsure about the risks of operating in the digital environment, or you want to shore up your defences, but you don't know where to start, then hiring a cyber security consultant is likely a wise investment.
Demonstrate initiative and curiosity in the role so that service goes beyond adhering to checklists.
Seek out consultants based on recommendations from trusted peers and validated testimonials. Contact 3 different consultants to compare services and attitudes. Your chosen consultant should be able to show evidence of past successes in businesses that have similar operating conditions to yours.
Provide assurance to clients and customers about your cyber security credentials.
The threat of security breaches, hacking and data theft cannot be overstated. Billions of pounds are lost each year to cyber-crime. While you may think that small businesses aren't likely to come to the attention of hackers the reverse is true. Small businesses typically have fewer resources to secure sensitive information than large companies, so they make for easier targets.
Loss of shareholder value, and more.
If there is a breach of some kind, your cyber security consultant should know the notification procedures as required under the GDPR. Compliance is important when things are going well, but there are significant potential consequences for businesses who fail to act correctly when a breach is identified. A good consultant will have the confidence to act quickly to stop threats in their tracks, isolate damage and identify the cause – these qualities are invaluable. An external consultant is more likely to keep a cool head under pressure and can act promptly as they are not bound emotionally to the business or any current procedures. They can also analyse current operations impartially to give a neutral view on what's working and where the vulnerabilities are.
The world of cyber security is complex. There are many facets of cyber security and they often intersect and influence each other. Working with a cyber security consultant can help to clarify your current situation and where you can improve your defences. Consultants can also lay the foundations for proactive security measures like staff training, policy creation, audit and regulatory compliance and data back-up creation. Hiring an expert can give you confidence that your business is well protected, leaves your IT staff to concentrate on support and maintenance, avoids adding another permanent staff member to payroll and ultimately provides a compliant and secure environment so you can operate with surety.
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package peak6.util
import grizzled.slf4j.Logging
import java.io.{BufferedReader, InputStreamReader, PrintWriter}
import org.apache.sshd.server.session.ServerSession
import org.apache.sshd.common.keyprovider.AbstractKeyPairProvider
import org.apache.sshd.server.keyprovider.SimpleGeneratorHostKeyProvider
import org.apache.sshd.server.{PasswordAuthenticator, Command}
import org.apache.sshd.common.Factory
import scala.reflect.Manifest
import scala.concurrent.ops.spawn
import scala.tools.nsc.interpreter.TypeStrings
class ScalaSshShell(val port: Int, val name: String,
val user: String, val passwd: String,
val keysResourcePath: Option[String]) extends Shell {
lazy val auth =
new PasswordAuthenticator {
def authenticate(u: String, p: String, s: ServerSession) =
u == user && p == passwd
}
}
trait Shell {
def port: Int
def name: String
def keysResourcePath: Option[String]
def auth: PasswordAuthenticator
var bindings: Seq[(String, String, Any)] = IndexedSeq()
def bind[T: Manifest](name: String, value: T) {
bindings :+= (name, TypeStrings.fromValue(value), value)
}
lazy val sshd = {
val x = org.apache.sshd.SshServer.setUpDefaultServer()
x.setPort(port)
x.setReuseAddress(true)
x.setPasswordAuthenticator(auth)
x.setKeyPairProvider(keyPairProvider)
x.setShellFactory(new ShellFactory)
x
}
lazy val keyPairProvider =
keysResourcePath.map {
case krp =>
// 'private' is one of the most annoying things ever invented.
// Apache's sshd will only generate a key, or read it from an
// absolute path (via a string, eg can't work directly on
// resources), but they do privide protected methods for reading
// from a stream, but not into the internal copy that gets
// returned when you call loadKey(), which is of course privite
// so there is no way to copy it. So we construct one provider
// so we can parse the resource, and then impliment our own
// instance of another so we can return it from loadKey(). What
// a complete waste of time.
new AbstractKeyPairProvider {
val pair = new SimpleGeneratorHostKeyProvider() {
val in = classOf[ScalaSshShell].getResourceAsStream(krp)
val get = doReadKeyPair(in)
}.get
override def getKeyTypes() = getKeyType(pair)
override def loadKey(s:String) = pair
def loadKeys() = Array[java.security.KeyPair]()
}
}.getOrElse(new SimpleGeneratorHostKeyProvider())
class ShellFactory extends Factory[Command] {
def create() =
new org.apache.sshd.server.Command with Logging {
logger.info("Instantiated")
var in: java.io.InputStream = null
var out: java.io.OutputStream = null
var err: java.io.OutputStream = null
var exit: org.apache.sshd.server.ExitCallback = null
var thread: Thread = null
@volatile var inShutdown = false
def setInputStream(in: java.io.InputStream) { this.in = in}
def setOutputStream(out: java.io.OutputStream) {
this.out = new java.io.OutputStream {
override def close() { out.close() }
override def flush() { out.flush() }
override def write(b: Int) {
if (b.toChar == '\n')
out.write('\r')
out.write(b)
}
override def write(b: Array[Byte]) {
var i = 0
while (i < b.size) {
write(b(i))
i += 1
}
}
override def write(b: Array[Byte], off: Int, len: Int) {
write(b.slice(off, off + len))
}
}
}
def setErrorStream(err: java.io.OutputStream) { this.err = err }
def setExitCallback(exit: org.apache.sshd.server.ExitCallback) {
this.exit = exit
}
def start(env: org.apache.sshd.server.Environment) {
thread = CrashingThread.start(Some("ScalaSshShell-" + name)) {
val pw = new PrintWriter(out)
logger.info("New ssh client connected")
pw.write("Connected to %s, starting repl...\n".format(name))
pw.flush()
val il = new scala.tools.nsc.interpreter.SshILoop(None, pw)
il.setPrompt(name + "> ")
il.settings = new scala.tools.nsc.Settings()
il.settings.embeddedDefaults(getClass.getClassLoader)
il.settings.usejavacp.value = true
il.createInterpreter()
il.in = new scala.tools.nsc.interpreter.JLineIOReader(
in,
out,
new scala.tools.nsc.interpreter.JLineCompletion(il.intp))
if (il.intp.reporter.hasErrors) {
logger.error("Got errors, abandoning connection")
return
}
il.printWelcome()
try {
il.intp.initialize()
il.intp.beQuietDuring {
il.intp.bind("stdout", pw)
for ((bname, btype, bval) <- bindings)
il.bind(bname, btype, bval)
}
il.intp.quietRun(
"""def println(a: Any) = {
stdout.write(a.toString)
stdout.write('\n')
}""")
il.intp.quietRun(
"""def exit = println("Use ctrl-D to exit shell.")""")
il.loop()
} catch {
case e: Exception =>
logger.error("Unhandled exception:", e)
} finally il.closeInterpreter()
logger.info("Exited repl, closing ssh.")
pw.write("Bye.\r\n")
pw.flush()
exit.onExit(0)
}
}
def destroy() {
inShutdown = true
}
}
}
def start() {
sshd.start()
}
def stop() {
sshd.stop()
}
}
object ScalaSshShell {
def main(args: Array[String]) {
val sshd = new ScalaSshShell(port=4444, name="test", user="user",
passwd="fluke",
keysResourcePath=Some("/test.ssh.keys"))
sshd.bind("pi", 3.1415926)
sshd.bind("nums", Vector(1,2,3,4,5))
spawn {
sshd.start()
}
//new java.util.Scanner(System.in) nextLine()
Thread.sleep(60000)
sshd.stop()
}
def generateKeys(path: String) {
val key = new SimpleGeneratorHostKeyProvider(path)
key.loadKeys()
}
}
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There are those days where things just don't seem to fall into place from the moment you step out of bed. You woke up late, stubbed your toe, the coffee machine breaks, you can't find your favorite shirt, every other car on the road feels the need to cut you off for some reason (and then give you "the bird"), your computer greets you with tons of emails (some less than pleasant in tone), and when lunchtime rolls around – only then do you realize that you forgot your wallet at home. "Ugh. It's going to be one of those days," you think.
I wrote a post like this last summer and thought today is a good day to share more of my favorite quotes with you, perhaps turning "Inspired" into a new series for the blog. What I always (ALWAYS) appreciate no matter what mood I'm in: is good life advice, words of encouragement, and wisdom from others that uplift and motivate you to live better and be better.
Considering these words even exist to share, is a gentle reminder that we're all in the same battle if you think about it – perhaps at different rankings, fighting on different fronts for different causes, but ultimately for the same end-goal. I think that goal is to have lived life to the fullest in whatever capacity that means to the individual.
So if any, or all, of these bring a smile to your face, or give you an ounce of encouragement and motivation to see the beauty in whatever is going on in your world – no matter how you started or ended the day – then I've used my blog and done good.
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A few random things bringing a smile to my face at this particular moment and interestingly, that thing we call "love" open and closes my short list today. When I saw Frida Kahlo's quote on an otherwise blah day, she kinda blew my mind with these 12 words.
And speaking of love – if you're looking for a good Thanksgiving weekend read to lose yourself in something else besides turkey and pie, check out Falling into You, then the sequel, Falling into Us by Jasinda Wilder. I can't recall know how I stumbled upon these books and I don't really read much of this genre (other than 50 Shades, because hey, who hasn't at this point?), but I couldn't put either book down. Jasinda Wilder has a way with stories. I read Falling into You this summer (insert a handful of other books in between) and I'm just now finishing up the second. Wow! Alert: they're "steamy!" though not pushing 50 Shades territory…and much better written. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 574 |
At Eden's Path, we practice what we preach, use what we've learned, and in many of our client sessions, we combine a massage / structural table, with structural integration, Reiki, science and technology. Our Reiki – Structural table is a modified Massage / body work table that includes a tactile binaural sound and music system, a frequency machine, an infra red heat and negative ion system, rare earth magnets, and other enhancements.
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Russian attack on U.S. election highlights need for public-private cyber security efforts
Reflecting on Russia's meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin said Fort George G. Meade and its tenants – including the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command – constitute "our frontline defense to what I think is the greatest threat to America."
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin addressing the crowd at the FMA Conversation Breakfast
Speaking to a gathering of government officials and private sector executives, Cardin stressed the need for heightened public-private collaboration to resist increasingly sophisticated cyber assaults on American democracy. The gathering, organized by the Fort Meade Alliance (FMA), focused on ways to improve America's cyber defenses and included insights from NSA Executive Director Harry Coker, Jr. and Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone.
The 2016 election demonstrated how the Russian government has become highly skilled at using asymmetric tools – including cyber attacks, propaganda and social media bots – to impact other countries, Cardin said.
But the election was "just a small part of the overall design that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin has for an all-out assault on democratic institutions" in the U.S., Mexico and Europe," he said. The Central Intelligence Agency has already warned that Russia will be "extremely active" in the 2018 mid-term elections, Cardin added.
The United States faces "a diverse set of national security challenges from a diverse set of adversaries, both state and non-state actors," Coker said.
Furthermore, the technology employed by those adversaries "will continue to grow exponentially," he said. "One thing I have noted in my decades within national security is there are plenty of very bright adversaries and they are paying attention … so they are a tough challenge."
A report released in January by the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee detailed two decades of Putin's attacks on democratic institutions and called for policy changes to protect the 2018 and 2020 elections.
The report "is fascinating and terrifying all at the same time," said Steve Tiller, FMA President. "It emphasizes that the U.S. and its European allies are still extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks and it recommends a commitment to mutual defense both in Europe and the U.S. against state-sponsored cyber attacks through rapid reaction teams, international treaties and other resources."
Tiller asked what can the private sector do to facilitate those defense efforts?
(Left to Right) Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone, NSA Executive Director Harry Coker, Jr., FMA President Steve Tiller and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin
"In America, we still have not figured out how the government and the private sector can work together in cyber," Cardin said.
Collaboration is challenged by a "mindset that we can't just freely share information about cyber threats and vulnerabilities between the public and private sector," Coker said. "We need to look at things differently."
Public and private sectors, Cardin and Coker said, need to hone methods of sharing cyber threat information that are safe, productive and trusted by the public.
Leaders in cyber, both from the public and private sectors, need to increase efforts to develop and employ a highly skilled workforce, Krone said. In addition to supporting relevant courses in schools and universities, and offering internship programs, cyber leaders need to re-examine labor categories for cyber jobs, he said.
"We probably don't have enough categories at the entry level. Most start at five years of experience as an analyst," Krone said.
That requirement makes it difficult to make good use of new college graduates and often results in contractors being "slow to staff" federal projects, Krone said.
"We have to take more risk on our people," Coker said. "Typically, in the public sector we hire on demonstrated performance… We need to take a look at ability to learn and if the individual is in line with the institution's core values. We lose out on too many good people because we say, you haven't done X, Y or Z."
The cyber sector, Krone said, could increase its workforce and staff projects faster if it could make greater use of retiring military personnel who have conditional security clearances and can start work while they complete their permanent clearances.
Cyber companies could strengthen America's cyber defenses by focusing more on "the fidelity of information we get through the digital media," Krone said. "The attacks in the last election really went to that core where we didn't know if an article was fake news or not. We didn't know what messages to believe… That really tears apart the fabric of society."
"We really need to get to the point where we are doing information assurance [to prevent cyber attacks] and not forensics and reactions to cyber events," Krone said.
Information-assurance efforts, Cardin said, would counter one of Russia's primary attack strategies.
"Part of Putin's design is to discredit all news…and [argue] that no elections are totally free," Cardin said. "We need to work together to restore confidence in our system, in our independent media… We need to build up the institutions that strengthen our democratic country."
Click here to view photos from the event.
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For kids, going back to school might represent the worst part of the year, but for retailers it might as well be Christmas in July. It's big business, and it's only getting bigger; in 2016, the back to school market is set to grow by 2.6% to $829 billion, with people buying more than just pens and paper.
Imagine having to walk four miles through valleys, bushes, and barbed wire just to get to school. This is a reality for many children in Kenya, where travel is only one of several obstacles to getting an education. But one company is lessening the burden by providing bicycles to kids.
Heinz is hoping to bring some excitement to tea time with the launch of its 'After School Heroes' campaign, promoting quick and easy meals that kids will love. As the new school year dawns, parents are rushing to make sure they've got everything they need, and Heinz's Heroes are ready to help.
Parents have long tried to prevent their kids from watching TV. But it seems that certain programs can help kids reach their academic ambitions. A recent study reveals that kids that watched Sesame Street did better at school than those who didn't. Could TV programs actually be beneficial?
What springs to mind when you think of school dinners? Sticky toffee pudding? Chips and gravy? Cottage pie? Probably not tofu, chickpea curry and spinach paninis. But in PS 244, an elementary school in Queens, this is exactly what gets served up on hungry students' lunch trays. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 577 |
Gordon's Café and Catering
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Most Cantonese families greet somebody by saying "Have you eaten yet?" "We are food-oriented people," says Gordon Chin, whose parents immigrated from China to open a mom-and-pop grocery store, and then, in 1958, founded Golden Star Chinese Restaurant, which the family owned and operated on South Main Street in Salinas for nearly five decades. In 1991, the affable restaurateur and chef built Old Town Deli & Café, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017 under a brand-new name — Gordon's Café and Catering — at its familiar location at 343 Main Street. Already famous for its delectable, homemade soups and sandwiches, Gordon's Café and Catering will be christened with a renovated interior and exciting new menu choices, all lovingly made from scratch with the freshest-possible ingredients. "We roast our turkey daily. We roast top sirloin and grill chicken for our sandwiches every day. We boil our potatoes in chicken stock, and our mashed potatoes and gravy are just wonderful," says Chin, who jokes that his baby formula as an infant was a concoction of beef or chicken bullion mixed with Cream of Wheat. In addition to it's basic deli menu and a salad bar featuring more than 30 items, Gordon's will offer homemade pasta, a Teriyaki rice bowl, a half-pound ground sirloin hamburger, hot roast beef and hot turkey sandwiches, with homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade chili, and more. Catering Weddings and Corporate Events to Holiday Parties, Graduations, Birthdays, and Memorials, we are happy to assist you in creating your own personalized menu. Make your event a success.
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Traditional Woolrich plaids get a modern restyle in the Blazer Shirt-Jac. Its wool-blend fabric is warm yet breathable, and its button-up front makes it suitable to wear alone or over something lighter. Shirt-jac styling features bias-cut chest patch pockets and sleeve plackets with button-through cuffs. This shirt-jac comes in our relaxed fit, an easy generous fit that drapes loosely.
Women's Wool Denim Blazer - John Rich & Bros. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 579 |
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We remove and clear up of all your computers, concrete, lorry tyres (can cost more as expensive to dispose of), paper and cardboard boxes or radiators legally and safely from anywhere in CM1. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 581 |
Taizz, gelegentlich auch Taʿizz, Taiz oder Tais () ist eine Stadt im Jemen mit über 450.000 Einwohnern (Berechnungsstand 2003). Taizz liegt im gleichnamigen Gouvernement Taʿizz, dessen Hauptstadt sie ist.
Geografie
Taizz liegt im Bergland des Jemen in einer Höhe von 1370 Metern am Jabal Sabir, dessen Gipfel 3006 m misst. Sie liegt zwischen Aden und Sanaa im Süden des Jemen, hat mithin Verbindungen zu den Häfen am Roten Meer, al-Hudaida und Mokka. Das Bergmassiv fängt die von Süden und Westen vorstoßenden Luftmassen ab, weshalb die Stadt durch höhere Niederschlagsmengen als die sonstige Umgebung begünstigt wird. Hieraus resultiert die Möglichkeit intensiver Terrassenbau-Landwirtschaft und des Qat-Anbaus.
Geschichte
Unter den Herrschaftseinflüssen der Ayyubiden und Rasuliden war Taizz eine der Hauptstädte im Jemen, was in dieser Zeit zu starken Bautätigkeiten führte. Unter den Rasuliden wurde beispielsweise die Aschrafiyya-Moschee errichtet. Ibn Battuta berichtete im 14. Jahrhundert von einer blühenden Stadt.
Im 16. Jahrhundert wurde Taizz mehrmals von den Osmanen besetzt. Zu dieser Zeit soll es auch eine wichtige islamische Bildungsstätte am Ort gegeben haben.
Im Jahr 1763 hielt sich der Forschungsreisende Carsten Niebuhr für einen halben Monat in der Stadt auf. Eine von ihm gefertigte Prospektansicht zeigt, dass die Stadt eine bis heute in Teilen erhaltene Ummauerung aufwies sowie die beiden erhaltenen Stadttore Bāb al-Kabīr und Bāb Mūsa und die Festung al-Qāhira.
Im Oktober 1811 wurde in der Nähe der Stadt der deutsche Reisende Ulrich Jasper Seetzen, der mit 17 schwer beladenen Kamelen auf dem Weg zur Hafenstadt Mokka war, tot aufgefunden. 1892 hielt sich der österreichische Forschungsreisende Eduard Glaser in Ta'izz auf und hielt in seinen Aufzeichnungen einen schwunghaften Qat-Handel vor den Toren der Stadt fest.
Unter Imam Ahmad ibn Yahya (1948–1961) wurde die Stadt letztmals Residenz und Hauptstadt im Königreich Jemen. Dessen Palast, erbaut im Stil eines Sanaa-Hauses, fungiert heute als stadthistorisches Museum.
Im Rahmen der jemenitischen Protestbewegungen war Taizz im Jahr 2011 ein Zentrum des Widerstandes gegen die staatliche Obrigkeit. Im September und Oktober war Taizz regelmäßig Schauplatz von Kämpfen zwischen Regierungssoldaten und bewaffneten Stammeskämpfern. Am 5. Oktober starben bei einem Gefecht mit Mörsern sieben Personen. Am 5. Juni 2015 wurde die die Stadt überragende Festung Al-Qahera (Kairo) von den Saudis zerstört. Angeblich wurde vormals von den Huthi und den Streitkräften des vertriebenen Präsidenten Ali Abdulla Saleh als militärischer Posten zum Beschuss der Gegner in der Stadt genutzt.
Wirtschaft
Ta'izz ist das Zentrum des Kaffeeanbaus. Außerdem bestehen Textil- und Schmuckindustrien sowie Gerbereien. Eine wichtige Verkehrsanbindung bietet der Flughafen Ta'izz, sowohl für nationale wie auch internationale Flugverbindungen. Aufgrund von Investitionen aus den Golf-Emiraten, verfügt Ta'izz über ein Netz von asphaltierten Straßen.
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Die Stadt beherbergt eine Vielzahl alter Stadtviertel. Zumeist sind die Privathäuser in typischer Ziegelbauweise gebaut. Die Moscheen sind zumeist in weißer Farbe gehaltenen, insbesondere die bereits oben erwähnte Aschrafiyya, sowie die weiterhin hervorzuhebenden Muctabiya und Mudhaffar; ebenso die alte Zitadelle und der Gouverneurspalast, der 450 m über der Stadt auf einer Bergspitze liegt.
Taizz verfügt über eine muslimische Madrasa, die sogar universitäre Ansprüche verfolgt.
Auf der Strecke nach At-Turba, einem Dorf, das als Wasserbeschaffungsrefugium gilt, liegt die ebenfalls sehenswerte Moschee von Jufrus.
Söhne und Töchter der Stadt
Shalom Sharabi (1720–1777), Kabbalist
Maeen Abdul Malek (* 1976), Politiker
Tawakkol Karman (* 1979), Journalistin, Politikerin und Menschenrechtsaktivistin
Siehe auch
Liste der Städte im Jemen
Literatur
Horst Kopp: Zur Stadtentwicklung von Ta'izz. In: Jemen-Report 17/2, S. 11–17, 1986
Horst Kopp (Herausgeber): Länderkunde Jemen, Dr. Ludwig Reichert Verlag Wiesbaden, 2005, ISBN 3-89500-500-2
Einzelnachweise
Ort im Jemen
Ort in Asien
Gouvernement Ta'izz
Ehemalige Hauptstadt (Jemen)
Hauptstadt eines Gouvernements im Jemen | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaWikipedia'} | 582 |
a bengali in TO: The Nouman Ali Khan "Scandal"
The Nouman Ali Khan "Scandal"
The last two weeks or so had seen the Nouman Ali Khan scandal ( with various hashtags such as #NAK #NAKScandal #MakeDuaMyHotFantasy ) trending on the Muslim social media, particularly in North America. When it came out, it immediately captured everyone's attention as Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan enjoys such a high and stellar reputation. His work on making the Holy Quran accessible in the English language is unparalleled in the modern times.
Of course, he denied all allegations, while claiming to be never a perfect man. And to be fair to him, there were really no allegations - simply slander, innuendo and hearsay. Spread mostly by feminist blogs, all the accusers were mute on what he exactly did or stands accused of, except that they called him an 'abuser' or a 'predatory daee'.
Now at that time, after remaining silent for some time, I released a video.
At the time the scandal broke, we only had one duty. We had to presume our brother was innocent, and we MUST demand a proper evidence from the accusers, and an exact accusation. This was the summary of my video.
One of the bloggers, someone whom I have a lot of respect for the work she does otherwise, later stated: "The public revelation regarding NAK was not handled in an ideal manner."
When making an accusation against someone with a stature like Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan, there should be no ambiguity, and the accusation should be crystal clear. If the accusers had come out straight away and said exactly what they accused the preacher of, and the witnesses, and time of alleged incidents, there would no fitnah, and they would be following the proper way to do things. Instead, we had a huge mess, and the community was "either you support a molester and you are anti-women" or "you hate Islam and are trying to take down one of the men of God".
On October 3, 2017, a statement was released by a few prominent Muslims on this scandal.
This statement should certainly make anyone pause. While you defend your brother, you must also keep an open mind when an evidence is presented. Here, very strong, credible people are saying your brother has done something wrong, so their statement must be given proper weight.
However, while this statement is a step in the right direction, there is still a lot of innuendo. What exactly is "spiritual abuse"? Also, the scholars should have listed the exact behaviour they found "conduct unbecoming of any believer". For example, if you strictly believe in zabiha slaughter, if I eat a Big Mac at McDonalds is that "conduct unbecoming of any believer"?
Thus, if the original victims are NOT ready to come out and say exactly what they are accusing the preacher of, then this discussion is still moot. those who "broke" the original story: you should not have said anything unless the 'victims' are ready to come out and say it. Until they are ready to be public, this is a private matter and best left private.
I do not subscribe to this mentality of hiding the victims' name. Nor do I even know for sure if they are victims, or spurned women now out for revenge. This is not a "bro club" thing. It is following proper process. The women who are involved with the Ustadh, allegedly, were not forced or coerced into a relationship. They went in with full eyes open, supposedly. They are adults. This notion of hiding the names of women accusers, believing them blindly, and blaming the man all the time is a very extreme feminism trait. If we are to support the victims, we have to know who the victims are and how they have been victimized.
You have to ask yourself, at the end of all of this mess, what exactly has been achieved? How has justice been supported? What is the end game?
The only thing that is remaining is a big, holy mess.
It's a sad state of affairs indeed. The original person who went public with it should speak up again, and those who were dealing with the matter should speak publically - without fear of supposed lawsuits. But right now, it's just a no win situation and nobody knows the truth except those actually involved. It's a common problem, I understand. And that must be addressed to protect so many falling victim to it with those who aren't as famous. But to put a man's reputation on the line publically - without evidence or even full information - is frustrating. So complicated, and so sad.
You ask what spiritual abuse is. Thud is an extremely real thing, brother, and I experienced it in the non-Islamic community I grew up in until even now as a Muslim I continue to feel the fear that my smallest mistakes and sins could be damning, that Allah could not or even should not love someone like me (ASTAGHFIRALLAH), or that the only worthy thing I can do is to suffer. That all my struggle toward right and good is useless and I'll end up in Hell anyway. THAT is what spiritual abuse does: it is the negation and soul-crushing of one human by another powerful one, distorting their understanding of mercy or even of right and wrong. In other communities, some women are told that to refuse a man's request for marriage is all kinds of wrong and defiant to their god. So please be aware that this is a terrifying and all too real possibility, and victims are truly victims who go through life with very painful scars and burdens. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 583 |
Do you have a 2 day Inca Trail starting on (or around) November 14? I will be in Peru from Nov. 7-17.
Thank you for your interest in our website and in our services. Yes, there are still some available places, not for Nov. 14th but for the 15th. You can check directly real time availability on the page http://www.inca-trail.com.pe/dispo/index.php?lg=en and book on-line through our website. It is the same for the 2-day trek.
Since you will be in Peru only a few days, I recommend that you book as soon as possible because spaces are sold out very quickly for around November 15th.
Should you need anything else, don't hesitate to contact us again. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 584 |
Lulu Guinness L772 is a Full Rim frame for Women, which is made of Metal.
The Lulu Guinness L772 Eyeglasses feature the following logo: Lulu Guinness on temple.
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In 2004, the high demand for their unique aesthetic led them to launch a luxury home brand, Ankasa. The fashion-forward home collection was an instant hit and their products can be seen in the most exclusive design centers around the world. Five years later, in 2009, the designers launched their eponymous collection, SACHIN & BABI. It was time to get back to their fashion lineage. The line stays true to the designers' luxury roots, yet is accessible to a broader spectrum of women than a typical designer collection - redefining eveningwear – offering statement pieces that are easy yet striking at accessible price points.
In spring 2016 as a natural progression from the duo's eveningwear niche, as well as a direct request from brides, Sachin & Babi launched their first bridal collection which features hand embroidered gowns at accessible price points. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 586 |
Is anyone of you a member of Looklet? To those who are not familiar with it, Looklet is a website white amazing feature in which you can dress up the picture of a human model and save the looks you created to your account. Creating account is free and I think the site thrives on advertisements from brands whose items are included in a wide array of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories you can use on your model. They even hold contests and give away stuff as prizes.
Since becoming a member a few years back, I have created quite a few looks using different models. I even posted some of my creations here in this blog. I am grateful for this site because it fulfills my fantasies of having high end clothes, shoes, bags and accessories. Styling the models makes me feel like I am styling myself with items I cannot afford to buy. It's not only a great stress-reliever for me but also a fun way to cultivate your creativity and fashion sense.
Sadly, this site has been discontinued. *weeps* I meant, the site is there, you can still dress up the model but you can no longer save the looks you created. It's no longer maintained the same as before. Actually, the site administrators informed their members ahead of time about the changes that will occur. I am just sad with how this site ended. This could have been a perfect training ground for potential and frustrated stylists and those who love to dress up. I'm seriously hoping that someone will revive this site and bring back the life it once had.
@alleli Thanks for visiting my blog. I created an account with Glamstorm but it's nothing compared to Looklet. Maybe because it's still in beta. I haven't been there recently though. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 587 |
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Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal and his team have been busy lately, descending on the Chase Bank branch on Alhambra Avenue Thursday to arrest a man who had just passed a note demanding money to a teller – doing so before the suspect had a chance to get his cash.
Chief Sappal says his team responded to a call for assistance from the bank at noon, cornering the would-be thief while he was still inside the bank. No injuries reported and no word of any weapons recovered so – good news.
The suspect was identified as 53-year-old Herman Lee Alexander of Concord. Alexander was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for robbery and held on $100,000 bail.
Never understood the reasoning behind robbing a bank. Very high risk of having what happened happen.
Were they standing behind him in line or something?
Sounds like an exciting lunch hour for the Chase Bank employees.
Always felt badly for the tellers, clerks, other workers who have this happen to them. Working for not much money and then staring at a gun someday. Glad there was no weaponry, violence involved in this instance.
At first I thought they were standing outside looking for their ATM cards!
Seems to me you have to be really really desperate to do something so dumb.
Hard to find anyone still in the bank robbery game. Most everyone has swung over to ID theft and car burglary.
I've always felt bad for bank tellers who are robbed, but most bank employees will never be victimized. And most bank robberies are by note. I've been told by tellers who were robbed by note that it's "just another withdrawal." Armed robbery would be very traumatic. The reason tellers deny the note robberies – they take it personally. Bank employees are taught "compliance" but like any job, not everyone complies.
I do very little in person shopping or banking any more for this very reason. You never know who's in the bank or store with you or what they're going to do once they're inside. Also, I've noticed that people I would describe as "homeless" have become increasingly aggressive with people patronizing local businesses, both threatening them and demanding money from people. Is this something that has been brought to your attention?
Really glad no one was hurt. It seems that the people who do this almost expect to get caught. | {'redpajama_set_name': 'RedPajamaC4'} | 589 |
QMS Making Women in Media Memorable
Featured across a selection of QMS' premium digital network is a showcase of some of the most inspiring and brave women in media, with a new campaign to celebrate the winners of B&T's Women in Media Awards kicking off today.
As a business focused on empowering female professionals, QMS Chief Marketing Officer, Sara Lappage said the business is incredibly proud to showcase the winners of last Friday night's awards to all of Australia and will be running the campaign up until the 8th September.
Ms Lappage said, "Shining the spotlight on these most deserving winners who have achieved such success and continue to inspire others is a very proud moment for us. Our goal is simply to give the winners the broader recognition across all of Australia by making them part of a truly memorable digital out-of-home campaign.
The future is incredibly bright with the leadership of so many powerful women in media and we look forward to next year's awards where we can celebrate and support the next generation of courageous women set to make a memorable impact on the industry.
Sara Lappage - QMS Chief Marketing Officer
Award winners featured in this year's campaign include Best Creative winner Sarah McGregor from Cummins&Partners along with Jane Evans, founder of Uninvisibility, a project that aims to raise the profile of women over the age of 50, being awarded the 2019 Lifetime Achievement award.
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Save the date to join us for the Jack and Eileen Connors Award Reception on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The award will be presented to Sister Gail Donahue, CSJ, Diane Neison, and Barbara O'Brien.
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Q: Cassandra cqlsh unable to import cqlshhandling When executing the following command:
/usr/bin/cqlsh 127.0.0.1
Error encountered:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/bin/cqlsh.py", line 169, in <module>
from cqlshlib import cql3handling, cqlhandling, pylexotron, sslhandling, cqlshhandling
ImportError: cannot import name cqlshhandling
Even though I found the cqlshhandling.py script in the following directory:
/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/cqlshlib
The command which cqlsh shows /usr/local/bin/cqlsh. This is from pip install cqlsh.
Currently used command is from cassandra itself. What do I set to get cqlsh running?
A: The correct way is stated in the following answer.
Find the path where cqlshlib exists:
find /usr/lib/ -name cqlshlib
The path obtained (in my case) is:
/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/cqlshlib
Export the path using below variable name:
export PYTHONPATH=$PYTHONPATH:/usr/lib/python2.7/dist-packages/
cqlsh installed via pip DO NOT help and COPY function will lead to the following error:
'module' object has no attribute 'parse_options'
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Beatrice Wood (Beato) was born March 3, 1893 and moved to New York shortly thereafter. At age 7 she was sent to a convent school in Paris and, back in New York in 1905, she attended finishing school and studied at Bryn Mawr. In 1910 she attended the Julién Academy and, in 1919 moved to lead the Bohemian life in Paris. She returned to the U.S. with the outblreak of WWI in 1914 and joined the French Repertory Company where she played 60 roles in two years.
In 1916 she met Marcel Duchamp and formed a lasting friendship. He introduced her to the New York Dada group and published one of her drawings in Rogue magazine. She began a series of exhibitions and experimentation with the arts and philosophy.
In 1928 she moved to Los Angeles where she studied and exhibited ceramics and in 1948 she moved her studio to Ojai, California and began working with the Happy Valley Foundation, a school founded by Aldous Huxley, Khrishnamurti and others. It is here she developed her glazing techniques that would make her famous. She continued to exhibit through the 1950's and in 1961 takes her first of numerous visits to India where she also photographed folk art and lectured.
The 1960's, 70'sand early 80's are filled with retrospectives and traveling exhibitions of her ceramics and drawings, organized by various institutions. Beatrice Wood wrote an autobiography titled "I Shock Myself" that was published by Dillingham Press, Ojai, California in 1985.
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Senate compromises on diversion funding
BISMARCK - The Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project may not have to wait for complete federal funding to get started. Senate lawmakers Wednesday reversed a decision that said state funding can be used only for levee and dike protection until the...
BISMARCK - The Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project may not have to wait for complete federal funding to get started.
Senate lawmakers Wednesday reversed a decision that said state funding can be used only for levee and dike protection until the full federal share of the cost is appropriated by Congress.
By a 29-17 vote, the Senate approved an amendment offered by Tony Grindberg, R-Fargo, that says the Red River flood control project will still need to obtain federal authorization first, and adds that:
• The state must obtain a project partnership agreement with the federal government.
• The state is required to receive some federal money first.
• The project's budget must be approved by the state Water Commission before moving forward.
The difference between the Tuesday and Wednesday amendments is the current version of the bill, as amended Wednesday, says work on the project can proceed once the federal government provides any amount of money. The earlier version said complete federal funding was needed before the project could move forward.
"There was compromise indeed," Darrell Vanyo, chairman of the diversion authority, said about the amendment. "We can live with it. It provides us an opportunity be in a position to start work before next (legislative) session."
Vanyo said adding the requirement to have state Water Commission approval is not a problem because the diversion authority has continually provided monthly updates to the state.
It is unclear when the federal government will commit money to the project. President Barack Obama recently released a budget outline that did not include the diversion.
The federal government's share of the $1.8 billion project is more than $800 million.
The amendment passed Wednesday was attached to the Water Commission's budget, House Bill 1020. The bills allows for up to $450 million in state funds for the diversion. Local taxes also will help pay for the project.
In the meantime, state money would be available for just levee or dike protection for the Fargo area.
Vanyo said he's pleased the bill will go to a conference committee knowing the bill has the support of a Senate that agrees not to require full federal funding to proceed. The conference committee will resolve differences in the House and Senate versions of the bill.
Wednesday's floor debate picked up where it left off Tuesday afternoon, when an amendment to require full federal funding passed by a single vote.
Lawmakers agree the state's largest population center needs flood protection, but some, particularly legislators representing communities south of Fargo, say the current version of the project will only cause problems for the water retention area upstream from Fargo if there is a flood.
Sen. Terry Wanzek, R-Jamestown, has strongly opposed the current diversion project, arguing that it shifts the floodwater from the Fargo residents to the upstream communities to the south.
"The farmer in me has sympathy for the upstream guys," he said. "I hope no matter which way this goes, their concerns are addressed and followed up on in future years to make sure their negative impacts are alleviated if the diversion is built."
The bill will now have to be meshed with another piece of flood project legislation. Senate Bill 2233, which the House passed Wednesday morning, includes language requiring the diversion project to have federal authorization, but not federal funding, for the state to spend the $450 million toward the diversion project.
The bill was drafted to create new policies, goals and objectives for water projects around the state, including the Fargo flood control project.
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Q: Applying Cheeger and Colding segment inequality
The question turns out quite long and maybe a bit vague, I apologize in advance for that.
I am currently trying to understand Cheeger and Colding proof of the almost splitting theorem. Currently I am having trouble understanding how they use the so-called segment inequality. Recall that the segment inequality is the following estimate :
Theorem (Segment inequality, Cheeger and Colding)
Let $(M^n,g)$ be a Riemannian Manifold with $Ric\geq -(n-1)g$. Let $B_x$ and $B_y$ be two open sets in $M$. Let $f$ be a nonnegative function on $M$, for almost every pair $(x,y)$ in $M^2$, there is a unique unit speed minimizing geodesic $\gamma$ from $x$ to $y$. Set $\mathcal{F}_f(x,y)=\int_0^Lf\circ\gamma(s)ds$. Set $D=\sup_{x\in B_x,y\in B_y}d(x,y)$. Then:
$$\int_{B_x\times B_y}\mathcal{F}_f(x,y)dx\,dy\leq CD(|B_x|+|B_y|)\int_M f(w)dw $$
where $|A|$ denotes the riemannian volume of a set $A$, $C$ is an explicit constant depending only the dimension and the integrals are computed with respect to the riemannian volume element.
Setting
Then fix $\varepsilon>0$ set $B_x=B(x_0,\varepsilon)$ and $B_y=B(y_0,\varepsilon)$. The previous estimate shows that one can find $x^*\in B(x_0,\varepsilon)$ and $y^*\in B(y_0,\varepsilon)$ such that:
$$ \mathcal{F}_f(x^*,y^*)\leq CD\frac{|B(x_0,\varepsilon)|+|B(x_0,\varepsilon)|}{|B(x_0,\varepsilon)||B(y_0,\varepsilon)|}\int_M f(w)dw $$
When proving the almost splitting theorem, one has an upper on $\int_M f$ for some geometrically relevant function $f$ which can be made has small as wanted using some geometric freedom we have in the context, and one needs for given points $x$ and $y$ to find $x^*\in B(x_0,\varepsilon)$ and $y^*\in B(y_0,\varepsilon)$ such that $ \mathcal{F}_f(x^*,y^*) $ is as small as wanted, in a way depending only on the geometric parameters at hand.
The problem I have is that the upper bound I have doesn't seem to do the job as the lower bound on the Ricci curvature will not give me a universal upper bound on $\frac{|B(x_0,\varepsilon)|+|B(x_0,\varepsilon)|}{|B(x_0,\varepsilon)||B(y_0,\varepsilon)|}$. I would like to understand why one can bound this.
It would be easy to remedy this by adding an a priori lower bound on the volume of balls (non collapsing assumption), but it is not part of the hypothesis.
Question
My question here is really "what's going on here ? did I miss something obvious ?", but to phrase it a bit more formally :
How can one bound $\mathcal{F}_f(x^*,y^*)$ without a non collapsing assumption ?
References :
These interrogations came from reading Degeneration of Riemannian Metrics under Ricci curvature bounds by J. Cheeger, specifically page 50 of these notes. I looked at the Cheeger Colding paper on the almost Rigidity of warped products but couldn't find an answer.
A: I think that the point is that you need to use the Bishop-Gromov inequality (assuming $\mathrm{ricci}_g\ge -(n-1)\kappa^2g$ :
$$\frac{\mathrm{vol}_g B(x,R)}{\mathrm{vol}_g B(x,\epsilon)}\le \frac{v_n(\kappa, R)}{v_n(\kappa,\epsilon)}$$
Hence you will get some points $x^*\in B(x_0,\epsilon), y^*\in B(y_0,\epsilon)$ with
$$\mathcal{F}_f(x^*,y^*)\le C(n,\kappa,R,\epsilon)\frac{1}{\mathrm{vol} B(o,10000R)} \int_{B(o,10000R)}f $$
You will find some hints in Gallot's Bourbaki seminar (see the remarque 2.8 :http://archive.numdam.org/ARCHIVE/SB/SB_1997-1998__40_/SB_1997-1998__40__7_0/SB_1997-1998__40__7_0.pdf )
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