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Sony launched the PS5 Standard Edition which includes an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive and PS5 Digital Edition that doesn't feature a disc tray during The Future of Gaming Event
The PS5 or the PlayStation 5 is the next generation PlayStation console which we finally saw what the console actually looks like on June 12, 2020, at The Future of Gaming Event.
Sony, like Microsoft, has been slowly providing more information about its next-gen PS5 in recent months. Sony has not announced the release date and even the price. Both the consoles are expected to be out at the same time, later this year in November or December.
The console includes a white-and-black design to match the new controller that will be included in the box. The console has an Alienware-Esque, space-age design to it with a black centerpiece and a rounded white top and bottom.
The console can be placed vertically or horizontally underneath a TV or monitor. Sony has built a stand that works for either orientation, and the company is using what looks like a slightly different stand for the Digital Edition of the PS5.
The console has a completely revamped user interface that is characterized as accessible and informative, providing real-time updates so the player doesn't have to search or wait to discover friends' activities, multiplayer activities, and single-player missions and rewards are available.
Along with the console, the console's accessories including a Pulse 3D wireless headset, DualSense Charging Station, a media remote, and a new HD camera, all of which match the design of the PS5.
We also saw a USB-A and USB-C port on the front, two physical buttons for power, and in the case of the main PS5 console, eject for the disc tray.
We also got a chance to see how the console will handle ventilation, which is crucial for sustained performance. It seems like Sony is using vents on the top of the console for heat dissipation.
The back of the console is awaited to see what it has in terms of inputs and outputs, but that's likely to come in the future.
That was all about the design but it's worth reminding everyone what the console has under the hood.
PS5 Standard Edition
PS5 Standard Edition includes an AMD Zen 2-based CPU with 8 cores at 3.5GHz and a 10.28 TFLOP custom RDNA 2 GPU that has 36 CUs at 2.23GHz. It uses a custom 825GB SSD and 16GB GDDR6 memory with streamlined system architecture.
The PS5 packs a UHD Blu-Ray player for playing back 4K UHD discs, something that was missing on the PS4 Pro.
PS5 Digital Edition
PS5 Digital Edition is a disc-less console – one that runs only on digital downloads. You'll have to buy all your games from the PlayStation Store and keep them on the console's SSD, on an external hard drive or in the cloud. It also has to stream movies or buy them from the store.
It will also support 8K graphics, 4K graphics at a 120Hz refresh rate, and 3D audio.
Losing the disc drive does make the Digital Edition look slimmer, and we suspect lighter too, though this hasn't been confirmed.
The Digital Edition will be cheaper, allowing Sony to offer some form of the PS5 experience at a price that isn't quite as high.
PS5's DualSense controller
Sony also announced the PS5's DualSense controller on April 7, 2020. The controller features adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, and a new create button that's designed to share gameplay content. Like the company's DualShock controllers, the D-pad and buttons will remain on the top half of the controller while its two analog sticks will be on the bottom. The DualSense will also have a center-mounted touchpad and a redesigned light bar that sits on each side of the touchpad.
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Q: winforms listview not showing items in detailsview i'm stuck....
this my code to add items to my listview:
ListViewItem item = new ListViewItem(ProjectDomainName);
item.Tag = relatedProject.ProjectId;
lvwSelectedProjects.Items.Add(item);

when i choose 'View.List' as viewmode, i see all items.
When i choose 'View.Details' (which is the setting that i want) i see.... nothing. Well, nothing,  i DO get a vertical scrollbar, but no items. And i can scroll too, but no items....
I also added a column in the listview (didn't change the add items code), but that also didn't work
i must be overlooking something?

A: Another possible cause of blank items when listview.View = View.Details, is if you don't add any columns to the listview.
For example:
ListView lv = new ListView();
lv.View = View.Details;
lv.Items.Add("Test");

.. will result in a blank ListView.
Adding a column will correct:
...
lv.View = View.Details;
// Add one auto-sized column, to show Text field of each item.
lv.Columns.Add("YourColumnTitle", -2);
...

A: This code works for me:
using System;
using System.Windows.Forms;

public class LVTest : Form {
    public LVTest() {
        ListView lv = new ListView();
        lv.Columns.Add("Header", 100);
        lv.Columns.Add("Details", 100);
        lv.Dock = DockStyle.Fill;
        lv.Items.Add(new ListViewItem(new string[] { "Alpha", "Some details" }));
        lv.Items.Add(new ListViewItem(new string[] { "Bravo", "More details" }));
        lv.View = View.Details;
        Controls.Add(lv);
    }
}

public static class Program {
    [STAThread] public static void Main() {
        Application.Run(new LVTest());
    }
}

Try this code for yourself in an empty project.  Then, focus on adapting it to your application:  compare how your program is different from this code, and work on changing it to more closely match mine.  It's OK if you lose functionality in your program; just try to get a basic version working.  Then, add functionality back bit by bit so you can be sure that the program still works every step of the way.
If you're still stuck, post more code from your project and we might have a better idea of why you're having trouble.

A: Because, you should be using a ListViewDataItem instead of a ListViewItem, observe ...
        for (int i = 0; i < AudioCdWriter.FileCount; ++i) {
            var item = new ListViewDataItem(i.ToString());
            item.SubItems.Add(AudioCdWriter.TrackLength((short)i).ToString());
            item.SubItems.Add(AudioCdWriter.file[(short)i]);
            lvwAudioFiles.Items.Add(item);
        }

A: This happened to me as well (listview not showing items in details view) I just put the following into the code (previously was only in the design) after adding items to the listview and it started showing the items.
lv.View = View.Details;

A: ListViewItem item = new ListViewItem("item1");
item.SubItems.Add("subitem"); //add subitem if applicable
listview1.Items.Add(item);

this Result can be sold your problem

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The Case for Kurdish Independence
October 3, 2017 by Alan Dershowitz
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Over 90% of Iraq's Kurdish population have now voted for independence from Iraq. While the referendum is not binding, it reflects the will of a minority group that has a long history of persecution and statelessness…writes Alan M. Dershowitz.
The independence referendum is an important step toward remedying a historic injustice inflicted on the Kurdish population in the aftermath of WWI. Yet while millions took to the streets to celebrate, it is clear that the challenges of moving forward towards establishing an independent Kurdistan are only just beginning. Already, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, has said: "we will impose the rule of Iraq in all of the areas of the KRG, with the strength of the constitution." Meanwhile, other Iraqi lawmakers have called for the prosecution of Kurdish representatives who organised the referendum –singling out Kurdish Regional Government President (KRG), Marsouni Barzani, specifically.
While Israel immediately supported the Kurdish bid for independence, Turkish leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, tried to extort Israel to withdraw its support, threatening to end the process of normalization unless it does so. It is worth noting that Turkey strongly supports statehood for the Palestinians but not for their own Kurdish population. The Palestinian leadership, which is seeking statehood for its people, also opposes statehood for the Kurds. Hypocrisy abounds in the international community, but that should surprise no one.
The case for Kurdish statehood is at least as compelling as the case for Palestinian statehood, but you wouldn't know that by the way so many countries support the former but not the latter. The reason for this disparity has little to do with the merits of their respective cases and much to do with the countries from which they seek independence. The reason then for this double standard is that few countries want to oppose Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria; many of these same countries are perfectly willing to demonize the nation state of the Jewish people. Here is the comparative case for the Kurds and the Palestinians.
First, some historical context. In the aftermath of WWI the allied forces signed a treaty to reshape the Middle East from the remnants of the fallen Ottoman Empire. The 1920 Treaty of Sevres set out parameters for a unified Kurdish state, albeit under British control. However, the Kurdish state was never implemented owing to Turkish opposition and its victory in the Turkish War of Independence, whereby swaths of land intended for the Kurds became part of the modern Turkish state. As a result, the Kurdish region was split between Turkey, Syria and Iran and the Kurds became dispersed around northern Iraq, southeast Turkey and parts of Iran and Syria. Though today no one knows its exact population size, it is estimated that there are around 30 million Kurds living in these areas.
In contrast to the Palestinian people who adhere to the same traditions and practices as their Arab neighbours, and speak the same language, Kurds have their own language (although different groups speak different dialects) and subscribe to their own culture, dress code and holidays. While the history and genealogy of Palestinians is intertwined with that of their Arab neighbours (Jordan's population is approximately 50% Palestinian), the Kurds have largely kept separate from their host-states, constantly aspiring for political and national autonomy.
Over the years there have been countless protests and uprisings by Kurdish populations against their host-states. Some Arab rulers have used brutal force to crackdown on dissent. Consider Turkey, for example, where the "Kurdish issue" influences domestic and foreign policy more than any other matter. Suffering from what some historians refer to as "the Sevres Syndrome" – paranoia stemming from the allies' attempt to carve up parts of the former Ottoman Empire for a Kurdish state – President Erdogan has subjected the country's Kurdish population to terror and tyranny, and arrested Kurds who are caught speaking their native language.
But perhaps no group has had it worse than the Kurds of Iraq, who now total 5 million – approximately 10-15% of Iraq's total population. Under the Baathist regime in the 1970s, the Kurds were subject to 'ethnic cleansing.' Under the rule of Saddam Hussein they were sent to concentration camps, exposed to chemical weapons and many were summarily executed. It is estimated that approximately 100,000 Kurds were killed at the hands of the Baath regime. So 'restitution' is an entirely appropriate factor to consider – though certainly not the only one –in supporting the establishment of an independent Kurdistan in northern Iraq.
In contrast, the Palestinians have suffered far fewer deaths at the hands of Israel (and Jordan) yet many within the international community cite Palestinian deaths as a justification for Palestinian statehood. Why the double standard?
There are many other compelling reasons for why the Kurds should have their own state. Firstly, the Iraqi Kurds have their own identity, practices, language and culture. They are a coherent nation with profound historical ties to their territory. They have their own national institutions that separate them from their neighbours, their own army (the Pashmerga) and their own oil and energy strategy. Moreover, international law stipulated in Article 1 of the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States, lays the foundation for the recognition of state sovereignty. The edict states: "the state as a person of international law should possess the following qualifications: (a) a permanent population; (b) a defined territory; (c) government; and (d) capacity to enter into relations with the other states. The KRG meets these criteria, as least as well as do the Palestinians.
Moreover, the autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq – the closest it has come to having its own state – has thrived and maintained relative peace and order against the backdrop of a weak, ineffectual Iraqi government and a brutal civil war. As such, it represents a semblance of stability in a region comprised of bloody violence, destruction and failed states.
Why then did the United States— along with Russia, the EU, China and the UN—come out against independence for one of the largest ethnic groups without a state, when they push so hard for Palestinian statehood? The U.S. State Department said it was "deeply disappointed" with the action taken, while the White House issued a statement calling it "provocative and destabilizing." Essentially, the international community cites the following two factors for its broad rejectionism: 1. That it will cause a destabilizing effect in an already fragile Iraq that may reverberate in neighbouring states with Kurdish populations; 2. That the bid for independence will distract from the broader effort to defeat ISIS – which is being fought largely by Kurdish Pashmerga forces.
These arguments are not compelling. Iraq is a failed state that has been plagued by civil war for the last 14-years, and the Kurdish population in its north represent the only real stability in that country, while also assuming the largest military role in combatting ISIS' occupation of Iraqi territory. There is also nothing to suggest that an independent Kurdistan would cease its cooperation with the anti-ISIS coalition. If anything, the stakes in maintaining its newfound sovereignty would be higher. Additionally, Iraqi Kurds were a key partner for the U.S. coalition that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime and has staved off further sectarian tensions in that country. One thing is clear: if the United States continues to neglect its "friends" and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS— the damage to its credibility will only increase.
Israel is the only Western democracy to come out in support of Kurdish independence in northern Iraq. One would expect that the state-seeking Palestinian Authority – which has cynically used international forums to push for Palestinian self-determination – would back Kurdish efforts for independence. However, while seeking recognition for its own right to nationhood, the PA instead subscribed to the Arab League's opposing position. This is what Hasan Khreisheh of the Palestinian Legislative Council said about the referendum: "The Kurds are a nation, same as Arabs, French and English. But this referendum is not an innocent step. The only country behind them is Israel. Once Israel is behind them, then from my point of view, we have to be careful." Clearly, there are no limits to the Palestinian Authority's hypocrisy.
Nor are there any limits to the hypocrisy of those university students and faculty who demonstrate so loudly for Palestinian statehood, but ignore or oppose the Kurds. When is the last time you read about a demonstration in favour of the Kurds on a university campus? The answer is never. No one who supports statehood for the Palestinians can morally oppose Kurdish independence. But they do, because double-standard hypocrisy, and not morality, frames the debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Alan M. Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law, Emeritus, at Harvard Law School and author of, Trumped Up! How Criminalization of Political Differences Endangers Democracy, which is now available.
This article was originally published by Gatestone Institute.
Tags: alan dershowitz, iraq, israel, kurds, palestine
One Response to "The Case for Kurdish Independence"
Paul Winter says:
Two cheers for Dershowitz. His support for the Kurds is commendable and just. His assertion that the Palestinians have as compelling a case for statehood as the Kurds is nonsense. He himself notes that the mob he calls Palestinian are Arabs while the Kurds have an identifiably unique culture. Dershowitz should know that Hafez Assad told Arafat the the "Palestinians" are just southern Syrians and there is no difference between Syrians, Iraqis and Jordanians except the tyrants who rule over them.
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Q: How to check the current commit id, a particular branch of a cloned repository is currently on from the terminal I need to check the current commit id wrt a particular branch of a cloned repository from the terminal.
I need this to merge a commit of a particular branch(say branch 1) with another branch(say branch 2).
Fetching the current commit wrt branch2 would help me to be updated on whats my current position wrt this branch. I can thus go about merging accordingly.
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I just want a "command" which would reflect the current commit id I am on for a specific branch. This would for e.g. help me find out if I have done a revert in the "same" branch to an older commit, I can check how many such commits I am behind by wrt the latest commit..
Thank you..

A: Your question is confused, but I guess you are looking for the gitk command. It will show you the revision tree starting from specified points.
gitk --all # Complete history starting from all refs
gitk ref1 # History leading to ref1
gitk ref1 ref2 # History leading to ref1 and ref2
gitk ref1 ^ref2 # History leading to ref1 since it diverged from ref2
gitk ref2..ref1 # Ditto
gitk ref1...ref2 # History of ref1 and ref2 since they diverged

oh, and in the .. and ... form, nothing is HEAD, so
gitk ..ref # What is in ref that I didn't merge to me yet
gitk ref.. # What I have that I didn't push to ref yet
gitk ...ref # What is my relation to ref

A: The git show-branch command will describe the divergence of your branches. If you are on branch1, and branch2 has some unmerged commits, it will show them to you.


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Martino Unstrung: A Brain Mystery
By VICTOR L. SCHERMER
This is one of the most riveting documentaries I have ever seen. It holds ones attention from beginning to end, partly because it rapidly shifts scenes effortlessly but powerfully.
1. Martino Reflects on Martino Unstrung 2. Filming Pat Martino's World
3. The Neuropsychology of Pat Martino 4. Review of Martino Unstrung
Pat Martino
Martino Unstrung: A Brain Mystery is a running commentary about a man, his music, his friends and family, and his philosophy of life. The man is living legend and jazz guitarist, Pat Martino. The film could be thought of as an intimate journey with Martino on the road of life. However, its emphasis is on his brain aneurysm, surgery, memory loss, and the remarkable recovery of his guitar-playing ability. It is about a true paradox well known to his fans: a great jazz musician suffers total amnesia, and cannot even recall that he ever played the guitar. Yet he recovers his playing ability to the point where most critics and top guitar players consider him at least as good as, if not better than he was during his early years, when he was an acknowledged prodigy. Consider that the music is jazz, so there is no question of rote mechanics here. The music has to be in the blood; it must be understood intuitively and its meaning grasped. How can that be, when a large chunk of the brain, a part that is essential for memory, is removed in emergency surgery? This is the conundrum that propels this film.
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Martino Unstrung: A Brain Mystery was initiated through conversations between two friends in England: film director Ian Knox and neuropsychologist Paul Broks. Knox, a jazz fan and sometime musician himself had always loved Martino's music. When he discussed Martino's recovery with Broks, the latter became fascinated with the details of Martino's aneurysm, surgery, and recovery. Lights went on, and they decided to make a film about Martino, with Broks playing himself as an intrepid researcher such as one might encounter on the Discovery Channel. Knox approached Martino about the film when the guitarist was doing one of his frequent gigs at Ronnie Scott's club in London. The magic of the motion picture industry and funding from the Wellcome Trust allowed this film to be made on two continents, with a film crew and a host of short interviews in various locales, within a year or two of its conception.
I am close friends with Martino, and therefore this film is personal to me, yet I believe it has universal significance and will appeal to a wide audience beyond the jazz community. I've had the honor and pleasure of knowing Martino as his friend and journalist ever since I heard him perform at the then iconic and now defunct Zanzibar Blue nightclub in 2003. I know the story of his aneurysm. I know firsthand his brilliance as both a musician and an intellect. At the same time, I know his struggle to recall the simplest details of his life, and the sense he has made of his memory deficit by focusing on the meaning of the here-and-now. I also know of his universal love as it has manifested for me and others. So, what I am going to write is not a detached, unbiased analysis of a film, but an interpretation of that film influenced by my personal experience of the film's protagonist. However, I do hope I can detach sufficiently that I can present a view of the film that will be of value to the reader.
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The music, some improvised and some composed by Milton Mermikides, is rich with blues, rhythmic, and monastic chant connotations, with excerpts from Martino recordings and at rehearsals and performances. The film culminates with an updated MRI scan of Martino's brain, graphically showing the large empty space that represents the chunk that was removed many years ago. The film does not resolve the paradox it sets out to explore, other than for the suggestion that Martino's musical talent was left unharmed, partly thanks to the surgical skill of Dr. Simeone. Rather the story ends like an eagle rising from the canyon of a dark cavity in the left temporal lobe of Martino's brain, that was transformed by personal heroism, friendship, and divine intervention into the restoration of a self who finds love and joy in the present moment, free of his past, instead of constrained by the lack of memory.
What can be said of this film by the present jazz journalist, an avid movie-goer, but by no means a seasoned cinema critic? I have many encomiums and a few minor points of criticism. First of all, this is one of the most riveting documentaries I have ever seen. It holds ones attention from beginning to end, partly because it rapidly shifts scenes effortlessly but powerfully. One minute you are in Martino's home studio, soon to cut to a wide-angle view of Philadelphia, next in a car on the Garden State Parkway, next at an Atlantic City hotel, then in a garden overlooking Hollywood, and so on (Knox makes creative use of vivid and lively images to convey both shifting moods and a sense of pulsating neural networks).
You meet with Santana, Red Holloway, the great Les Paul, who took Martino as a young man under his wing, and others who knew Martino and/or were strongly influenced by him at various points in his life. Knox is adept at getting his subjects to relax in front of the camera. A poignant moment occurs when Martino, visiting Pesci, recalls a time when they reunited backstage at the Blue Note nightclub (no relation to the record label) in New York after the latter's recovery. Ironically, Martino could remember Pesci's films, but he had no recollection of their close friendship from the early days, until Pesci mentioned Martino's favorite drink, and the memory came back in a vivid flash. The entire film is characterized by a taut yet spontaneous atmosphere, true both to jazz music and to Martino's persona as a dude from South Philly. The feeling of the film beautifully mirrors Martino's personality and musical style, and as such represents a high level of aesthetic achievement: art and life as one.
The cinematography and audio are of the highest quality, and Mermikides' concatentation of music is splendid. If the film has a shortcoming, it is probably that some of the scenes may be puzzling to the viewer. Why meet Dr. Simeone surrounded by antique automobiles? (It is a long time interest shared by his friend, Jay Leno.) Why is Martino's wife, Ayako, lying on her back strumming a guitar? (She has a back problem, Martino taught her to play and sometimes performs duets with her, and she uses the guitar as a form of therapy.) What are Pat and Ayako doing in a garden overlooking the Hollywood Hills? (They have come to visit Joe Pesci.) Why are there geometric diagrams behind Pat in Memrikides' studio? (Pat uses them to illustrate his theory of guitar.)
The film could also benefit from more of Martino's own insights into his recovery. He shares only minimally about his creative play with music and his spiritual explorations (mention is made of Pat's brief retreat to a Cistercian monastery, but he has studied and practiced diverse spiritual traditions during much of his life), both of which played a major role in pulling him out of his depression and getting started again.
On the whole, however, Martino Unstrung is a spellbinding documentary about music, the brain, and recovery from a life-threatening medical crisis. It is one of the most intimate and probing films about a jazz musician ever made. It touches the heart and provokes the mind in a way few films do. And it is truly entertaining, due in large part to Knox's ability to combine disparate elements into a coherent, artful "slice of life" with its suspenseful medical aspects, shifting scenes, Martino's inimitable persona, and a rich cast of characters.
It also has a profound message of renewal for those recovering from a serious medical condition. Although I claim in this instance to be neither a neutral observer nor a seasoned film critic, I would, with all due humility, give the film five stars and a "don't miss" recommendation. It is a must see for jazz fans as well as those interested in psychology and neuroscience, and the general public will also find it fascinating and informative. Furthermore, anyone who has suffered a serious setback in life or who has had a severe medical condition will find in this film inspiration, hope, and, above all, "the unbearable lightness of being."
Film Credits: Ian Knox: writer, director, producer, editor, photography; Paul Broks; writer; Jonathan Morris: editor; Nyika Jancso: editor, photography; Rebecca O'Brien: executive producer; Pat Martino: music; Milton Mermikides: music.
Stills from Martino Unstrung, courtesy of Ian Knox and Sixteen Films
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U.S. steel output has been lower in recent years. Domestic steel producers have struggled to compete with foreign steel mills - especially Chinese mills - that have ramped up production and sold steel at lower prices. Foreign steel makes up about 25 percent of U.S. consumption.
A strong U.S. economy and a rebounding oil and gas industry have meant there is a greater demand for steel overall. This is why steel prices are already higher than they have been in recent years. Currently supply is tight and there is low warehouse inventory of steel. With less steel available but more demand for it, U.S. mills are in a stronger position to force material increase onto industrial manufacturers.
Additionally, President Trump's recent announcement of his intention to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum has caused further uncertainty about the price of steel going forward. Tariffs of 25 percent on foreign steel will, of course, drive prices upward, but it's unclear which countries will be subject to the tariff. Mexico and Canada will be temporarily exempt, but no one knows for how long.
Already some U.S. steel mills have begun the process of firing up their blast furnaces in order to restart production. Greater production will have a dampening effect on price, but that process can take a long time. In the interim, there may be considerable fluctuation in the price of steel. In the near term we at D&M Metal do not see any stabilization in the pricing of steel.
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The Lost David L. Einstein House - 39 W 57th Street
from the collection of the New York Public Library
David L. Einstein was. born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 20, 1839 and came to New York City with his parents as a boy. The eldest of 11 children, he entered his father's banking business after graduating from the College of the City of New York. Before he was 21-years he was sent to London to manage the firm's foreign business.
After the Civil War Einstein's father made a striking career change. He left banking to go into manufacturing, He and formed formed the Raritan Woolen Mills in 1869 with David as its president, and the Somerset Manufacturing Company around 1880. David was president of that firm as well.
Epstein and his wife, Caroline, had three children, Lewis, Florence and Amy. By the time the Somerset Manufacturing Company was formed he had amassed a sizable personal fortune. In 1880, as the tide of wealth moved further up Fifth Avenue, he began buying up numerous building lots on the block of West 57th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
Like others of his financial peers, he may have been been buying the lots not for development, but to protect his own property values. By selecting his neighbors he could ensure the block filled with high caliber residences and equally acceptable families.
As he bought and sold parcels on the block, he set architects David and John Jardine to work designing his own home at No. 39 West 57th Street. The brothers, partners in D. & J. Jardine, were prolific designers of domestic architecture. Plans were filed on August 17, 1880 for a 33-foot wide brick faced residence, four stories tall.
The completed mansion was patently D. & J. Jardine. While it had expected elements of an 1880 rowhouse--the high stoop and two-story angled bay, for instance--the architects put their stamp on the design with a temple-like portico (the double doors of which contained stained glass panels), innovative window surrounds at third floor that included marrying one pair of arched openings within a joint frame, and delicate treatment of the top floor windows with small columns upholding decorative arches. An aggressive cornice projected over the whole.
The interesting exterior of the Einstein house could not compete with the interiors. Artistic Houses said that they had been made possible by "a lavish expenditure of money, under the direction of a cultivated taste." A near obsession with historic periods and exotic lands in the 1880's resulted in every upscale American home having at least one themed room--a Japanese room or a Moorish smoking room, perhaps. Others, like the Einstein mansion, contained a multitude of styles and periods.
The entrance hall was decorated in English Renaissance, the dining room in Henry IV, and the reception hall in Chinese. Each jet of the dining room chandelier illuminated a brass filigree globe "studded with pieces of stained glass, that simulate jewels, and at night is of remarkable and diversified luminousness," said Artistic Homes. The sitting room was styled as Japanese, and the library decorated in Louis XIII. The brass chandelier in the library held 40 burners.
The Entrance Hall -- Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
The Main Hall. Variations of the brass filigree chandelier appeared throughout the house. The coffered ceiling is studded with carved rosettes. Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
Artistic Homes pointed out the "grotesque and skillfully-carved figure[s]" each holding a lantern atop the staircase newels and mentioned that the "rich carving" of the staircase continued through the third floor. An elevator was located toward the back of the house, near the servants' stairs.
The staircase, with its "grotesque" lantern-holding carved beasts, was Addams Family ready. Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
Throughout the rooms was Einstein's vast collection of artworks. Years later the Bulletin of the National Association of Wool Manufacturers said he "was passionately devoted to art and his collections of paintings, tapestries and old brocades and laces is said to be one of the most complete and admirable in the country.
The size of his collection was evidenced when the National Academy of Design staged an exhibition entitled "Portraits of Women" to benefit the St. John's Guide and the Orthopedic Hospital in 1894. Einstein loaned more than 70 portraits and miniatures, including the likenesses of Empress Josephine, Lady Jane Grey, Mme. de Pompadour, and Marie Antoinette.
Lewis Einstein posed in the Japanese sitting room for this portrait by Edward Killingworth Johnson in 1882. Metropolitan Museum of Art
Einstein was active in charitable and social causes. He was a supporter of the Hebrew Technical Institute on Stuyvesant Street and the Montefiore Home for Chronic Invalids, for instance. The National Association of Wool Manufacturers's Bulletin said that he was "a very liberal giver in the cause of charity and his name was on the list of patrons of almost every important charitable institution of New York. In addition to these general benefactions he personally assisted a great many poor and unfortunate people who were known to be worth of such help."
The Tariff Review called the Einstein family "very prominent commercially, financially and politically," That the word "socially" was omitted was not accidental. No matter how wealthy, Jewish families were not welcomed in mainstream society. The doors of the city's exclusive men's social clubs were closed to Jews. So when the Einsteins' names appeared in society columns, it almost always was in connection with a Jewish event, like a charity ball.
Caroline Einstein's boudoir held part of the Oriental porcelain collection. Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
On the other hand, the homeless do not seem to have been religiously bigoted; at least not when it came to seeking hand-outs. Two such men, Thomas Welsh and Thomas Daly, were deemed "persistent beggars" by The New York Times on November 27, 1893. The newspaper said they "for several weeks have been annoying residents along Fifth Avenue and side streets."
The down-and-out fellows devised a scheme to obtain money; one that was not too-well planned out. They wrote letters addressed to prominent men and signed "George Lewis." The nearly identical letters stated that the bearer was out of work and needed assistance. They were, however, poorly worded and contained numerous misspellings.
On the occasions when a servant allowed them into the entrance hall while she took the introduction letter to his mistress, items disappeared. Police, armed with descriptions of the ragtag pair, finally spotted them on the stoop of the Einstein House on November 25 where they "presented a begging letter," as worded by The Times. Despite the Einsteins' well-known generosity, they left the mansion's doorway not with a few coins, but with handcuffs.
David L. Einstein. The Tariff Review, May 21, 1909 (copyright expired)
Nearly 30 years after moving into the mansion, David L. Einstein died in London on May 8, 1909, twelve days before his 70th birthday. The Tariff Review commented "Mr. Einstein, never a man of robust physique, had been in rather poor health for several years, and for this reason had spent much of his time abroad with his wife."
Einstein's estate amounted to more than $11 million today. It was divided among his family, with Caroline receiving "all his household effects, automobiles and carriages." The New-York Tribune reported on May 19, 1909 "He left to her also $35,000 in cash, with permission to distribute it among charitable institutions if she cares to do so, and his house, at No. 39 West 57th Street, for life."
Caroline sold the house the following summer to attorney Bainbridge Colby. In reporting on the sale on July 2, 1910, The Real Estate Record & Guide noted that the house was "especially built by Mr. Einstein for his own home, and contained a vast amount of valuable carving and ornamental decorations."
The dining room. Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
Caroline's asking price of $300,000 would be about $8.3 million today. Colby had purchased the house next door at No. 37 the previous month, suggesting that he intended to erect a modern commercial structure on the site.
But instead he leased No. 39 to broker George H. Robinson. His financial and social standings were reflected in his club memberships; the exclusive Metropolitan and Union League Clubs, the New York Athletic Club, the City Club, the Barnard Club and the Sons of the Revolution.
Made in Paris for the Einstein mansion, the mantel clock was said to require three men to life it. Note the Aesthetic Movement sunflower-themed brass fire screen. Artistic Homes 1883 (copyright expired)
In November that same year Robinson and a group of Metropolitan Club members embarked on a three-day motorcar excursion through the scene hills of Pennsylvania and along the Hudson River in upstate New York. Eight men and two chauffeurs left the clubhouse in two automobiles owned by Henry Saunderson and John Ellis Roosevelt.
Robinson was a passenger in Roosevelt's car on November 6 as they motored near Walden, New York. Roosevelt, a fifth cousin of Theodore Roosevelt, asked his chauffeur, Alexander Ehbel, to let him drive. Ehbel moved to the front passenger seat and Roosevelt took the wheel. It was a fatal move.
Within only a short time Roosevelt lost control and the touring car flipped over. Ehbel was instantly killed. The New York Times reported "His neck was broken and his skull crushed." John Targee Sill, who was sitting behind Ehbel suffered two broken arms, the left one so badly injured that doctors initially thought it would have to be amputated. "George H. Robinson, the second of Mr. Roosevelt's guests, escaped with a broken rib," said that article. Roosevelt "escaped with what seemed to be no greater injuries than a slight concussion of the brain and shock."
Two years after the horrifying accident, in May 1912, Bainbridge leased both Nos. 37 and 39 to Lady Duff Gordon. The British dressmaker had come to Manhattan from London expressly to sign the 21-year lease. Unfortunately, she booked passage on the RMS Titanic. She, nevertheless, survived and arrived in New York on the RMS Carpathia on April 18.
She signed the lease about three weeks later. The New-York Tribune commented on May 8 that the combined dwellings covered a plot slightly more than 63-feet wide and 100-feet deep, "which will be altered to suit the requirements of the tenant."
Lady Gordon's dressmaking establishment went by the name Lucile, Ltd. She catered to the carriage trade from the joined buildings for 8 of the 21 years on her lease. Then, on May 26, 1920 she ran a clearance sale, with wraps discounted to $95 and up, gowns and tailleurs at $65 and up, and negligees now prices at $45 and higher. The cost of the cheapest discounted gown in today's dollars would be just under $800 today.
Lucile, Ltd. was no doubt permitted--or even prompted--to break the lease to free Bainbridge Colby to demolish the vintage mansions. On August 25, 1922 architects Severance & Van Alen filed plans for a 12-story store and office building for the site. Completed in 1923, it survives.
photo via 37w57.com
Labels: d and j jardine, lost new york, midtown, west 57th street
What incredible woodwork throughout and I for one would gladly have that staircase with the carved beast newel posts in a heartbeat.
Steve Smith September 21, 2018 at 3:08 PM
It would probably not be outrageous to suggest there may have perhaps been a flask in Roosevelt's touring car that day?
A drive through picturesque scenery by men of that status and era surely would have included some spirits.
If alcohol was a factor in the accident, Roosevelt's social position would have also been a factor in the investigation as well.
Poor chauffeur, the working stiff always seems to pay the penalty for privileged indulgence. I hope his family was looked after.
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Hungry Elephant Smashes Through Kitchen Wall To Steal A Bag Of Rice
in Elephants
Joe Kahlo updated July 10, 2022, 9:36 am
This is the astonishing moment when a hungry elephant crashes through a kitchen wall in the middle of the night to steal a bag of rice.
The adult bull broke into the house in southern Thailand after sniffing out the food and woke up the residents.
Rachadawan Phungprasopporn and her husband were shocked to find the huge elephant rummaging through their cupboards with its trunk.
They were shocked to see the elephant with its huge ivory tusks rummaging through the cupboard with its long trunk.
This was before it grabbed a bag of rice and shoved it right into its mouth.
The residents had to shoo away the large animal which escaped into the night of the nearby woodland.
She said: "This elephant is well known in the area because he causes a lot of mischief. He came to the house about two months ago and was looking around, but he didn't damage anything then."
"We spoke to the local wildlife officers and they told us not to keep food out in the kitchen because the smell attracts the elephants, so we followed their advice."
"The wall will cost about 50,000 Baht (£1,140) to repair. It was funny to see the elephant-like that but also I'm worried he could come back again."
Thailand is home to around 2,000 Asian elephants and there can be conflict when humans and elephants clash.
It is believed that the animals have changed their natural behavior in a response to the food made available by humans.
Conservation officer Supanya Chengsutha said: "The most likely explanation for this situation is that the elephant smelled the food and wanted to eat it."
"It's not because the elephant was particularly hungry, as the food in the jungle has stayed the same. There is plenty and that hasn't changed."
"But sometimes individual elephants experience a change in their behaviour and character, so there's no one factor why they would do this."
"Elephant eating habits have also changed now that they come into contact with humans more. They have started to like the food that people eat."
"It could also be that hunters and traps in the jungle have disrupted the elephant and it has moved out of the deep forest more towards settlements."
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Chinese recipes are so tempting tongue makes us become lost in its dishes.
This is a chinese food recipes called authentic fried rice with mixed feeling that always wants to increase the portion.
Do you like chinese food?. I think many of you who like Chinese dishes, including me.
So easy to make this dishes just have to have the necessary ingredients for cooking it. Seems to have many dishes of chocolate or cake for Valentine's special dish, why not try it for Valentine's menu with chicken fried rice from china. Maybe it would make it different. That's also if you like this. But it would not wrong if we try this, or even from some of you've already done it many times. But we must know what our couple like and don't to something that we will provide. So that it will not disappoint later.
Heat wok or a dry skillet, when pan starts smoking, spread peanut oil into pan.
Add rice, pork and peas and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
Pour in soy sauce, stir-fry for another minute.
Pour the lightly beaten eggs over the mixture, continue to cook until eggs are done, about 1-2 minutes. Serves 4.
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This sly little trickster has been featured in folklore from Europe, North America and Japan. In a lying down position with foxy good looks, this vulpine charmer will brighten your day! The SMALL RED FOX is recommended for ages 3 and up.


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Netball - 18. July 2019.
Australia Steady On Day One At Taunton
Australia enjoyed the best of the first day of the Kia Women's Test at Taunton, reaching 265-3 at the close.
In a must-win game for England their bowlers plugged away with limited success, coming up against Ellyse Perry (84*) and Rachael Haynes (54*) who put on 105 for the fourth wicket.
Three wickets fell in the day, all bowled, with Katherine Brunt, debutant Kirstie Gordon and Sophie Ecclestone claiming one apiece. Had England enjoyed a little more luck in the field they may have claimed a few more scalps.
Ecclestone came back strongly with the ball after earlier leaving the field injured with a bruised right shoulder, but there was further concern for England after Tammy Beaumont was struck on the left thumb fielding at short-leg.
She left the field of play for an X-Ray, and England will hope she'll be able to open the batting alongside England's second new cap Amy Jones.
Anya Shrubsole: "I think it's relatively evenly poised. Day one at Taunton, I think that's what you expect. It's a decent batting track.
"We stuck at it, never let them get away from us and made it hard work, and with a bit more luck we could have had a few more wickets.
"If we can get a pick up a couple tomorrow morning then the game opens up a bit more and that's what we'll be aiming to do."
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On the whole, the best months to visit Borneo are between May and October when rainfall is low (compared to the monsoon months between November and March) and the humidity is more manageable. This time of year is also the fruiting season in the forests making it the best time of year to see wildlife in Borneo, as the creatures of the rainforest are at their most active and easy to spot, especially in the Kinabatangan River area and the interior of Sabah. Be aware that Borneo has a predominantly hot tropical climate and weather conditions are quite localized, with much of the land being covered in dense rainforest, so you are always liable to see a bit of rain at whatever time of year you visit.
The months of March and April and October, either side of the busier summer period are good times of year to visit Borneo. Rainfall is not at its peak and the cost of travelling is usually significantly lower than in the busy summer months. The heaviest rain in Borneo has finished by mid-March making it a good destination for a holiday over Easter. October sees rainfall rising again but there are still plenty of sunny days.
The wettest time of year in Borneo (both Sarawak and Sabah) tends to be between November and March and although there are often drier and sunnier windows within these months, these are unpredictable and the increased rainfall can make the roads and walking trails in places like Danum Valley and the Batang Ai National Park very muddy. The rainfall on the west coast of Sabah is usually less than the interior, meaning that the beaches around Kota Kinabalu are often relatively dry from November to March.


Question: I'm considering trying to enter without carnet. Can I be sure of entering with my car at any border? Has anyone ever been turned away?
I'll be entering either at Dogharoon (Islam Qala) or Pol (Gudurlom), neither of which see much tourist traffic, unlike the main borders at Bazargan and Zahedan.
Is the entry permit they give you in the absence of a carnet a real document, or just something made up for a big bribe? Is there a maximum period for which it may be used? Is it extendable?
Answer: The Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) is a customs document that identifies a driver's motor vehicle. Many people drive to Iran via the borders. This requires a Carnet De Passage unless you wish to pay import tax. A Carnet can be acquired from your local drivers association. An international driver's license with translation into Farsi is highly recommended. Don't count on chance and unreliable sources.
Petrol stations can be found on the outskirts of all cities and towns and in car-filled Iran, a mechanic is never far away. The often ignored road rules state that you must drive on the right.
Islam Qala, the only legal border crossing into Afghanistan from Iran, is a border town in the west of Afghanistan. It is the official port of entry from neighboring Taybad, Iran.
The highway between Herat and the border crossing at Islam Qala (Taybad in Iran) has recently been upgraded, allowing a quick transit.


An important and historical landmark in the city of London, the London Club building and its valued membership, both hold important positions in the city's history and within the hearts of many of its leading citizens over the past century.
The London Club has always played an important role in the city's life and its members continue to make significant contributions to the business and political activity of London. In more then 135 years, this membership trait has only become more pronounced.
The London Club is conveniently located in the heart of the City, just blocks away from the Grand Theatre, the John Labatt Centre and London's thriving business district!


The walimex pro LED 5 Versalight daylight floodlight offers, with its 54 high-quality photo and videos LEDs, and a maximum output of 32 Watt, a high light output for your projects. The colour temperature of 5,6 Kelvin has daylight character and provides high-quality lighting results. With an enormous light output of 2,9 lux at 1 metre, this floodlight also offers high power reserves. The output can be adjusted continuously from 1% to 1% on the device or via the remote control. The angle of radiation of 6° is the ideal choice for both for smaller and larger distances from the subject, thereby enabling use in both the studio and when on the move.
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After countless singles, LPs, and performances around the world, James Donadio is back with his first full-length effort since 2014's Petit Cochon (SP 035LP). Ghost Detergent is a consummate amalgam of fried gear, chunky bass, and fractured samples. Donadio's extraordinary ability to fuse his wide range of influences into a collection of lucidly executed and concise jams has reached its pinnacle. Ghost Detergent is a rhythm-centric maze of fluctuating patterns adorned with crooked fills and raucous melody. Tracks like "Nerve and Gall" and "Government Wrecker" stomp with a coarse, grinding fuss gliding on swinging, bottomless bassline turbulence. Locked-in, puzzle-like sampling patchwork collides perfectly with an array of rogue electronics, creating a sense of daring nearly extinct in the age of gridlocked, BPM-steady 12"s. Tracks like "Pregnant Toad" and "Cheap Amplifiers" play out like a Def Jam bonus beat with ripping, cough syrup-slathered DMX snare sounds. Ghost Detergent has an unhinged, unrelenting churn that stares squarely into a personal vacuum, remaining uninfluenced by the influencers and unflinching in its originality. Neither bird nor egg are relevant here. Prostitutes has managed to carve out its own tenure in contemporary electronic music by delivering in live performance and by shattering expectations on records. Never does the aesthetic outweigh the content, and Ghost Detergent delivers only the wheat and none of the chaff. Conceived, recorded, and mixed at Elbur House, 2014. Mastered by Giuseppe Tillieci at EnnisLab, Rome.


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Sony A6500 VS Canon 6D MKII for video
I really didn't want to get into this they are two completely different cameras and my thought patterns have been the following: Video = Sony A6500, Stills: Canon 6D MKII. After having used both of them, I'm a bit more confused than usual and can't really pick one over the other and label it as "better for video". They both offer certain advantages over the other. Let's look at a few. The Sony is stabilized and offers 4K, both of which are no doubt biggies for certain people, For one don't care much for 4K at the moment as storage and computing power for editing are a bit of an issue. There is still stabilization and 120fps, which creates butter smooth slow motion clips that look pretty good. The Sony has OK autofocus, not great and no tilty-flippy screen which make it a less than ideal vlogging machine. As far as picture quality goes, I think the sony might product better images using the same lens and same lighting, but some might argue... Neither of these cameras have headphone jacks which hasn't been an issue for me, but if you're trying to shoot light and don't want to use an external monitor, it could be annoying. Another thing about the Sony is the crop factor of 1.23X which makes even a 30mm lens pretty tight...I didn't really find it to be an issue with the kit 15-50mm lens, but I didn't really use that lens anyway as the Sigma 30mm F1.4 has been my favourite for a while but for vlogging, you'll need 10 feet long arms. Or a very small head.
Onto the Canon 6D MKII.... It shoots 60fps, or 30 in HDR mode @ 1080p. That's about it. Not to many settings for video, more like nothing really. Resolution, Framerate and that's about it....If using AF however the canon quickly becomes desired. The touch screen dual pixel autofocus is really neat and makes focusing a breeze.And there is another cruically important thing. Canon colours. I find the colours from the canon more please to the eye.
Look at both samples and see for yourself.
I personally prefer the look of the canon if not using log on the Sony. With the Canon, you don't have to worry about log, because it doesn't have it. Just like 90% of other Sony menu items, but it looks good..... In both cases you're limited to 29.9 minutes of recording which isn't an issue in the case of the Sony, because it might overheat well before you hit that limit.
The purpose here is not to steer anyone in either direction, but just to give an unbiased feedback on both cameras. They are both great, just depends on which one you prefer.
My brief thoughts on the Canon 6D MKII
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@interface EPSExampleTableViewController ()

@property (nonatomic) EPSExampleViewModel *viewModel;

@end

@implementation EPSExampleTableViewController

- (id)init
{
    self = [super initWithStyle:UITableViewStylePlain];
    if (self == nil) return nil;

    _viewModel = [EPSExampleViewModel new];
    [self setBindingToKeyPath:@"sortedNotes" onObject:_viewModel];

    [self registerCellClass:[EPSNoteCell class] forObjectsWithClass:[EPSNote class]];

    self.navigationItem.leftBarButtonItem = self.editButtonItem;
    self.navigationItem.rightBarButtonItem = [[UIBarButtonItem alloc] initWithBarButtonSystemItem:UIBarButtonSystemItemAdd target:self action:@selector(addObject:)];

    // Add segmented control for sorting list to nav item
    UISegmentedControl *sortSegmentedControl = [[UISegmentedControl alloc] initWithItems:@[ @"A–Z", @"Z–A" ]];
    sortSegmentedControl.selectedSegmentIndex = 0;
    self.navigationItem.titleView = sortSegmentedControl;

    RAC(self.viewModel, sortAscending) = [[sortSegmentedControl rac_newSelectedSegmentIndexChannelWithNilValue:@0]
        map:^NSNumber *(NSNumber *segment) {
            if (segment.integerValue == 0) return @YES;
            else return @NO;
        }];

    return self;
}

- (void)addObject:(id)sender {
    EPSNote *note = [EPSNote new];
    note.text = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%lu", (unsigned long)self.viewModel.sortedNotes.count];

    [self.viewModel addNote:note];
}

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView commitEditingStyle:(UITableViewCellEditingStyle)editingStyle forRowAtIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    EPSNote *note = [self objectForIndexPath:indexPath];
    [self.viewModel removeNote:note];
}

#pragma mark - EPSReactiveTableViewControllerDelegate Methods

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView didSelectRowForObject:(EPSNote *)note atIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    UIAlertView *alert = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"Selected: %@", note.text] message:nil delegate:nil cancelButtonTitle:@"OK" otherButtonTitles:nil];
    [alert show];

    [tableView deselectRowAtIndexPath:indexPath animated:YES];

}

- (void)tableView:(UITableView *)tableView accessoryButtonTappedForObject:(EPSNote *)note atIndexPath:(NSIndexPath *)indexPath {
    UIAlertView *alert = [[UIAlertView alloc] initWithTitle:[NSString stringWithFormat:@"Accessory: %@", note.text] message:nil delegate:nil cancelButtonTitle:@"OK" otherButtonTitles:nil];
    [alert show];

    [tableView deselectRowAtIndexPath:indexPath animated:YES];
}

@end

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Fun idea, wrong outlet
by J.S. Morin | Mar 3, 2022 | My Author Scrapheap | 0 comments
Time to dust another idea off from the old scrap heap and take a look at why it's still there. Our latest autopsy subject: Master of the Clouds.
What was it? In short, an anime-inspired elemental swordmaster story, set in a nebulously non-Earth setting reminiscent of feudal Japan. A young boy studying to be a swordsman receives a boon from his dying grandfather, granting him all the old man's skills and spiritual power in the Cloud Dragon style of mystical swordmanship. His older sister, a more skilled student and heir apparent (in her mind) becomes jealous. When a disaster strikes, the boy needs to go on an epic journey… (etc. etc.).
Why isn't it happening? There are a few reasons for this one. First and foremost, I don't have a lot in the kernel of an idea that feels unique or original enough to justify the effort. An important secondary consideration is that it's a very culturally centered aesthetic, and to do it justice I'd have to pull in a lot of other people to make it feel authentic and appropriate. Oh, and let's not overlook the fact that it was really conceived AS an anime series. While it could be written as a book, it would at the very least need a manga to do it justice. That's really not my lane, nor is it even a lane I've got a blinker on to switch into.
For the time being, I remain strictly a novelist (with an occasional dabble into screenwriting that has yet to go anywhere).


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Q: Why is my UITableView not occupying the bounds of the screen? I'm building a UITableView programmatically without NIB files here. I'm doing something silly however, as my navigationBar shows up fine, as does my UITableView. However, the UITableView is not properly fitting onto the screen. You'll see roughly 20 pixels separating the UINavigationBar and the UITableView. I set my window's backgroundColor to black, as you can see in this screen shot:

Here's the code to reproduce the problem:
- (void)loadView
{
    [super loadView];
    // TableViews that wish to utilize tableView footers/headers should override this method.

    UITableView *aTableView = [[UITableView alloc] initWithFrame:[[UIScreen mainScreen] applicationFrame] style:UITableViewStylePlain];
    aTableView.autoresizingMask = (UIViewAutoresizingFlexibleWidth|UIViewAutoresizingFlexibleHeight);
    aTableView.separatorStyle = UITableViewCellSeparatorStyleSingleLine;

    aTableView.delegate = self;
    aTableView.dataSource = dataSource;

    self.tableView = aTableView;
    [self.view addSubview:self.tableView];
    [aTableView release];

    // style navigation bar.
    //self.navigationController.navigationBar.barStyle = UIBarStyleBlackOpaque;
}

A: use bounds instead of applicationFrame


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Q: Using the Paypal sandbox to test an application I recently set up Paypal payments standard on my web app and things are working fine.  I am able to use Paypal sandbox to test and things work the way I expect.
However, I would like to send out the app to my beta testers and allow them to test making payments without actually using their Paypal accounts or credit cards.  I can create sandbox merchants and sandbox payees, but that doesn't quite do it.  My button send them to sandbox.paypal.com... but when they get there they are asked to log in with a developer/sandbox password.  It doesn't just let them login with the test payee account.
I can work around this, but I wanted to see if I was missing something.

A: Ya this type of situation was not what we intended the sandbox to be used for. Every sandbox account is tied to a developer account so there is no way around this.
You can do your unit testing or test your application in sandbox, and go live to actually have your clients start using it. There was no plan to have your clients test making payments in sandbox.


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True Catalan food in Montrose.
: A surprisingly modern interior inhabits a circa-1920s home in Montrose replete with museum-quality paintings and Picasso-designed dishes showcased above the bar. This is BCN Taste & Tradition, a true Catalan restaurant. The food isn't traditional Spanish cuisine, but comes from Catalonia, a region of Spain that strongly clings to its indigenous culture, including its cuisine and drinks. Owner Ignacio "Nacho" Torras and head chef Luis Roger are from Barcelona. While prices may seem steep for the small portions Texans aren't used to, BCN is well worth the splurge. Start with the Spanish Fermín Ibérico ham and toasted pa amb tomaca (bread and tomato). Foie gras is also a delicate delight, as are the poached quail eggs in potato foam. Soups and salads are fresh and fragrant but can easily be skipped after a few starters as you dig into the entrées. Seafood choices include lobster bouillabaisse over aromatic rice and a grilled monkfish with eggplant caviar. Sous-vide rabbit loin and grilled pork feet with chickpeas are standout meat dishes, after which you may want to opt for a simple cheese plate instead of the rich sponge cake filled with whipped cream. There is an interesting, if expensive, Spanish wine list and a full bar, which pours strong gin and tonics, the traditional drink of Barcelona.


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La Cambreria és una masia de l'Esquirol (Osona) inclosa a l'Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya.

Descripció
Antiga masia on vivia el cambrer del proper mas les Ententes. És de planta rectangular i cobert a dues vessants amb el portal d'entrada orientat a ponent. La vessant dreta de la teulada és més prolongada que l'altra i tota ella forma un ampli voladís que és sostingut per pilars de totxo i un gros cavall de fusta damunt el portal. L'antic portal de la casa era d'arc de mig punt i de gran alçada, avui està parcialment tapiat i té una biga que li fa de llinda, un xic més amunt una finestra de fusta. És construïda amb pedres sense polir i unides amb calç. L'estat de conservació és força bo, per bé que serveix de cobert.

Història
Fins a les primeres dècades del  La cambreria va romandre en actiu i era habilitada per uns cambrers que servien els amos de les Ententes, actualment serveix de cobert. El mas Ententes és de tradició mil·lenària. En aquest sentit, tenim notícies des de 976. Vers el 1600 fou reformat però no hi cap dada que ens doni notícies de la construcció de la cambreria. La construcció és senzilla, no obstant de la simplicitat estructural de la mateixa rau el seu interès.

Referències

Patrimoni monumental de l'Esquirol
Masies de l'Esquirol

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A recipe for Grilled Shrimp in Saffron and Chipotle Chile Salsa from Zivaz Mexican Bistro that dresses grilled, marinated shrimp with a saffron-chipotle salsa.
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Once the shrimp have been marinated, put 6 shrimp on each skewer. Grill each skewer for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn red. After all shrimp are cooked, proceed to peel the shrimp and prepare to cook with the saffron and saffron chipotle salsa.


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Troy – Andrew Rissik
Jul 14, 2020 | Action, All, Drama | 4 |
Trilogy of plays by Andrew Rissik telling the story of the Trojan War. Directed by Jeremy Mortimer
King Priam and His Sons
The first episode starts with the events around Paris's birth, the prophecies that he would bring about the destruction of Troy and King Priam's decision to have him exposed on Mount Ida. It continues with his decision to leave his foster-father Anacreon and lover Oenone to go to Troy to plead for the return of a bull that is being taken there for sacrifice and Priam's subsequent recognition and acceptance of him as his son. It concludes with Paris's elopement with Helen from Sparta and Priam's decision to support the two lovers rather than return Helen to her husband Menalaus and his consequent acceptance of the war with the Greeks.
The Death of Achilles
The second episode concentrates on the final year of the war. It covers the quarrel between Achilles and Agamemnon, the deaths of Patroclus, Hector, Achilles and Paris and concludes with the Trojan Horse and the fall of Troy.
Helen at Ephesus
The final episode concerns events after the war. It covers Klytemnestra's revenge on Agamemnon and their children Orestes and Electra's revenge on her and subsequent sentencing. It also portrays the lives of Menalaus and Helen after they are separated by a shipwreck and she is raped, mutilated and sold into slavery by pirates. It ends with their reunion.
E01 – King Priam and His Sons
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Q: How to write string to any specific (conditional) location on file I wrote this python script for handling dictionary file (which is a text file) like this:
Word goes after the '#' and the meanings of that word goes under the word seperated by \n.
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#hello
xxx
yyy
zzz
#another
ooo

I'want to add words to file with this python script. But I don't know how to do that. And most confusing part is if the file has that word then add meanings to it.
./main.py add 'hello' 'xxx;yyy;zzz;'

This is how I can add the word and it's meanings to the file. How could I do that. I wrote many scripts to accomplish and they're:
def add(d,w,m):
    dic = dictPath+d
    nwords = '\n'.join(m.split(";"))
    wmean = '#'+w+'\n'+nwords
    here = False
    lnum=0
    with open(dic,"r") as rf:
        for line in rf:
            if line == "#"+w+"\n": ## 'cause every line ends with \n
                here="yes"
                lnum+=1
            else:
                lnum+=1
    if here == "no":
        with open(dic,"a") as af:
            af.writelines(wmean)
    else:
        with open(dic,"w") as wf:
            data = rf.readlines()
            data[lnum+1] = nwords
            wf.writelines(data)
        wf.close()
        rf.close()
        af.close()

and
def add(d,w,m):
    dic = dictPath+d
    nwords = '\n'.join(m.split(";"))
    wmean = '#'+w+'\n'+nwords
    with open(dic,"r+") as f:
        for line in f:
            if line == "#"+w+"\n":
                f.write(wmean)


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( ) 4.Where is it? D.I have some keys in my schoolbag.
( ) 5.Let me help you! E.It's on the desk.


A surprise call-up to the Cincinnati Reds gives Brownsburg a trio of major leaguers.
CINCINNATI – Tucker Barnhart's dad Kevin knew his son had really made it when he saw him wearing a Cincinnati Reds uniform Monday with No. 16 on it.
"This is the first time he doesn't have an offensive lineman's number," his father said.
Barnhart wore No. 68 in spring training for the Reds.
"I was an offensive tackle," Barnhart said with a laugh. "(Former Reds pitcher) Bronson (Arroyo) told me once if your (single) numbers add up to less than 12 you got a chance to make the club."
Barnhart, a 23-year-old catcher from Brownsburg, was called up to the Reds on Saturday because starting catcher Devin Mesoraco went on the disabled list with strained oblique. Barnhart is now backing up Brayan Pena. Barnhart enjoyed all the pageantry of Opening Day but didn't play in the Reds' 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
"It's been a whirlwind 48 hours," Barnhart said before the game. "It's a blessing and something I've dreamed about as long as I can remember. To be here on Opening Day for my first day in the majors is definitely special."
It came quicker than many expected. Barnhart, who has yet to play his first game in Triple-A, was getting prepared to start the season for Louisville. Barnhart, who hit .278 in 10 games with the Reds in spring training, said Reds manager Bryan Price gave him some things to work on and that's what he was doing in minor league camp when he got called up.
"You never want to wish anything bad on anyone," Barnhart said. "I hope 'Mes' (Mesoraco) is going to get healthy soon. He's very close I think. But I'm blessed and ready for the opportunity."
Known for his defensive ability, the 2009 Mr. Baseball from Brownsburg High School has hit .262 in five minor league seasons. Barnhart, who signed after being drafted in the 10th round by Cincinnati in 2009, hit .260 at Class AA Pensacola (Fla.) last season.
The 5-11 Barnhart won the Rawlings Gold Glove for minor league catchers in 2011 with just two errors in 925 chances at Single-A Dayton. Price said the priority for him at catcher is defensive ability.
Thank you all so much for the kind words! This is a dream come true and I'm really looking forward to taking advantage of this opportunity!
"We know he can receive, throw, block and calls a good game," Price said. "The pitchers enjoy throwing to him. He has something to learn at this level because there is so much more at his disposal as far as game reports and videos. Those are things that will allow him to be more prepared to catch our staff. I think he's ready to do it defensively.
"We'd love for him to get more seasoning at Triple-A and get more experience catching experienced pitchers and see what it's like to hit off those same types of pitchers. But there's no reluctance at all having him work with our pitching staff. I think he'll do a phenomenal job."
Barnhart is the third player from Brownsburg in the majors, joining St. Louis starting pitcher Lance Lynn and Washington reliever Drew Storen, who sent a congratulatory text to Barnhart on Monday. Lynn was able to congratulate Barnhart on the field.
"He's four years younger than me," Lynn said. "But he was that kid that was always around coming to the baseball camps in junior high so I knew him pretty well. I wish him the best except when he's playing against us. We had a good run there in Brownsburg and some good players who didn't make it (professionally). It's good to see guys from your hometown be successful."
Lynn is scheduled to pitch on Thursday and former Brownsburg coach Pat O'Neil told Barnhart he plans to come to Cincinnati. As the backup catcher, there is a possibility Barnhart will play on Thursday since it's a day game following a Wednesday night game. But Barnhart said he is trying not to think that far ahead.
"Hopefully something happens and maybe I get in there that day and get to bat against Lance," Barnhart said. "That would definitely be cool."
Pam Barnhart, his mother, is glad he didn't play Monday.
"Pam said she is so nervous already just seeing him on the field she is glad he's not playing (Monday)," said Kevin Barnhart, who was joined by Tucker's mother, sister and Tucker's girlfriend at the game.
Barnhart, a switch-hitter, is confident his hitting will keep improving.
"I just have to go in every day and continue to be consistent and prepare myself," Barnhart said.


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Q: How to get LibGDX gradled eclipse project to work on AIDE (Android IDE app) I am trying to get libgdx gradle project to work on AIDE. AIDE is an app on android that acts like a IDE. It doesnt seems to work as the buildconfig.java does not have the package name generated. Anyone have any workaround?

A: Ok, I've got my project compiling. What I did was...

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*Created a new LibGDX project under AIDE.

*Left all the folder names as they were. i.e. gdx-game, gdx-game-android.

*Using adb I pushed all my files into these respective folders. e.g. core = gdx-game, android = gdx-game-android

*I also had to copy in a .classpath from another working test LibGDX app I'd created in AIDE previously, as this time round there wasn't one.

Et Voila!
At least it's working for me.

A: Seems that AIDE's got a new interative course on using libGDX

A: Here is my solution:
First copy core/src folder to android/src folder
Then copy libs folder from a project to android folder
Only problem i had was libgdx.jar file of Aide was older version.I downloaded latest version of gdx and copied jar files to libs folder.

A: @thhVictor, "It doesnt seems to work as the buildconfig.java does not have the package name generated"
It's because AIDE tries to treat regular java project (which is LibGdx project named "core") as android project. You can check it youself navigating to core/ directory and see that AIDE shows option "open this Android App project" instead of "Open this Java project". After opening and clicking "run" you'll see your error
You have 2 options:

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*gradle-based https://github.com/Deepscorn/libgdx-gradle-template/blob/master/README.md#aide

*eclise project files based http://deepscorn.blogspot.ru/2016/07/building-and-running-android-studio.html
Both requires to do things by hand. But I prefer gradle-based because it's modern thing and so I hope AIDE devs will make support for regular java projects which are gradle-based