Construction has finished on the roundabout at the intersection of Park Street and Rangeley Road. A notorious location for traffic accidents, the Park Street intersection has been a topic of discussion recently for many University of Maine students and members of the community.
As part of the state's responsibility to assess locations with high amounts of accident reports, local officials decided a roundabout would adequately address safety issues, both for pedestrians and vehicles.
Jeff Aceto, the assistant director of capital planning and project management at UMaine, is responsible for managing capital construction on campus and has played an important role in the roundabout project.
Other factors are at play when planning a project like this. Due to the oversized load vehicles that transport wind blades to the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, project coordinators required the roundabout to be surrounded by a raised island to allow for the movement of large trucks.
A traditional roundabout is intended to create a safer and more efficient traffic pattern by eliminating the need for vehicles to cross directly through traffic, frequently resulting in more dangerous head-on accidents. In roundabouts, vehicles must yield to other drivers, which removes the need to cross traffic and keeps traffic moving in one direction.
For nearly three years, the Town of Orono has collaborated with the MDOT to plan and develop the project. Aceto noted that UMaine is also a primary stakeholder and donated over three acres of land for the project, which had an estimated cost of $2.5 million.
The University of Maine Police Department (UMPD) is one of the first responders to any traffic accident in the intersection.
"It appears to be going well," said Sergeant Scott Curtis, suggesting that only a week into the semester conditions have rapidly improved.
Both UMPD and the Orono Police Department (OPD) have jurisdiction at the intersection and respond to accidents there, which, they said, have been minimal this year. However, not everyone has given the roundabout such a glowing endorsement.
Dylan Cunningham, a senior marine biology student and resident of Massachusetts, felt that a traffic light would have been a better alternative.
Cailin Darling, a senior biology student who was involved in a car accident in the intersection last fall, knows firsthand the necessity of new traffic safety measures, but agrees a roundabout may not be the best solution.
Darling's main concern is the lack of experience some drivers in the area have with roundabouts and the danger that could potentially pose.
"I think once students figure out how to use [the roundabout], and the construction is finished, it will improve the situation," she said.
Facilities Management is planning to relocate the UMaine granite sign that once rested near the intersection to an alternative location on Rangeley Road.
The official date of completion for the project was Sept. 30, and the intersection is now in full use.


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Capcom: Resident Evil 4, 5 and 6 are heading to next-gen consoles this year
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'Umbrella Corps' is a third-person, competitive online shooter set in the Resident Evil universe
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Capcom announces Resident Evil Origins Collection
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Capcom approves 'Resident Evil 2' remake
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Capcom is proud to charge you extra for game content that's on the disc you already paid for
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ROBINS: July 31,1918-April 17, 2014, Leo J. Robins of Squirrel Hill died Thursday morning at UPMC/Heritage Place, in Squirrel Hill, at the age of 95. He was a retired certified public accountant, and worked for Grodin, Chotiner & Balmuth for many years. He was a CPA for over fifty years. He is survived by his sister, Esther Port, of Reseda, California, three nieces — Judith Liebman, of Woodland Hills, California, Aviva Radbord, of Pittsburgh, and Olivia Ucuzoglu, of Northridge, California, and a nephew — Jeffrey Radbord, of Pittsburgh. His younger sister, Ruth Robins Radbord, preceded him in death. Leo Robins was a bronze star recipient in World War II, serving in the United States Army, in North Africa, Italy, and England. He was a graduate of Yeshiva University and received his master's degree from the University of pittsburgh. Graveside services were held at Beth Shalom Cemetery on Friday, April 18. Arrangements were by the Chevra Kadisha Jewish Burial Society of Pittsburgh. We thank his caregivers, for their assistance, in the last years of his life. Contributions may be made to the Jewish National Fund, Achieva, or the Autism Society of Pittsburgh.
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El milagro de vivir es una telenovela chilena creada por María Elena Gertner y emitida por Televisión Nacional de Chile desde el 10 de septiembre hasta el 28 de diciembre de 1990. Es protagonizada por Consuelo Holzapfel, Tomás Vidiella y Luis Alarcón.

Argumento
El argumento se basa en dos historias paralelas que se mezclaban y los escenarios en que se desarrollaba eran la Clínica San Damián y el Policlínica La Esperanza. Contaba la historia de cinco médicos, donde están presentes la vocación de algunos y el interés monetario de otros para construir el nudo dramático, en que se mezclaban elementos como el amor, la intriga y el suspenso.

En uno de los extremos estaba Miguel, para quien la medicina era un apostolado, y en el otro extremo estaba Ricardo, quien solo buscaba ganar dinero como cirujano plástico, aunque sus sueños se trastornaban cuando conocía a una humilde joven que tenía el rostro desfigurado.

Reparto

Banda sonora
 Eduardo Valenzuela - Es el mejor amor
 Emmanuel - La vida decidió
 Roberto Carlos - Abre las ventanas al amor
 Nydia Caro - Soledad
 Vic Dana - Red roses for a blue lady
 José Luis Perales - Amarte así
 Alejandro Lerner - Parte del milagro
 Ana Gabriel - Propuesta
 Carlos Mata - Déjame intentar
 Celeste Carvallo - Una canción diferente
 Eduardo "Palomo" Fuentes - Mil veces más
 Carlos Javier Beltrán - Lo mejor de mí
 Claudio Reyes - Por un amor así
 Mónica Posse - El amor es la fuerza
 La luna les canta - Y la luna les canta **

 No incluido en el casete oficial de la banda sonora

Véase también
 Lista de telenovelas de Televisión Nacional de Chile
 Lista de telenovelas de Chile

Enlaces externos

Telenovelas de Chile
Telenovelas de 1990
Telenovelas de Televisión Nacional de Chile
Televisión de Chile en 1990
Series de televisión de drama médico de Chile

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Q: Using JavaFX- Cannot addAll(Text field, Text area, String). Shouldn't I be able to? My code:
public class Main extends Application {

TextArea area = new TextArea();
TextField field = new TextField();
String text = "";
public void start(Stage primaryStage){

    VBox pane = new VBox();
    Button next = new Button("Next");
    next.setOnAction(e->{
        text+= "\n" + field.getText();
        area.setText(text);
    });
    pane.getChildren().addAll(area,field,next);
    Scene scene = new Scene(pane, 700, 300);
    primaryStage.setTitle("CosmicWimpout");
    primaryStage.setScene(scene);
    primaryStage.show();

}

The error is on the .addAll, the error reads:
The method addAll(int, Collection<? extends Node>) in the type List<Node> is not applicable for the arguments (TextArea, TextField, String).

So I just edited my post to include .addAll(area, field, next). These are all GUI Nodes, yet the.addAll method does not accept these parameters.

A: As @sillyfly already pointed out the pane is of type VBox which is a subtype of Parent. The method getChildren will return an ObservableList of type Node. Therefore the method addAll on the children list will take as argument a var-arg of type Node. A String is clearly not of type Node.

A: What classes are you importing? For me the error occured when I imported:
import java.awt.Label;

instead of:
import javafx.scene.control.Label;

This often occurs when your IDE is importing the classes automatically for you. Sometimes you should consider entering them manually.

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Golicynové (v různých variantách též Galicynové, Galitzinové, Gallitzinové, apod., rusky Голицыны) je ruský knížecí rod původem z Litvy, jehož předkové byli v mužské linii rodu spřízněni s velkoknížetem Gediminasem, zakladatelem panovnického rodu Jagellonců a linie knížat Trubeckých. Jeden z jeho potomků, Ivan Bulgak, měl své přízvisko Golicyn (vysl. Galicyn) dostat podle silných kožených rukavic (golica), které nosil přes vlněné rukavice, a jméno poté přešlo na jeho potomky jako rodové.

Osud rodu v sovětské době
Z mnoha linií knížecího rodu Golicynů, které existovaly v roce 1917, přežila v Sovětském svazu pouze jediná. Všechny ostatní byly zlikvidovány nebo donuceny k emigraci. Bolševici pozatýkali desítky členů rodu Golicynů, jež následně postříleli nebo zahubili v gulazích. Další desítky osob zmizely beze stopy v době bolševické revoluce a jejich další osud je nejasný. V současné době žije více členů rodu Golicynů v USA než v samotném Rusku.

Sergej Golicyn (1909–1989) sepsal paměti s názvem "Memoirs of a Survivor: The Golitsyn Family in Stalin's Russia". Kniha popisuje období od revoluce v roce 1917 až po vstup Sovětského svazu do druhé světové války v roce 1941. Osud rodu Galitzinů/Golicynů je také ústředním tématem knihy historika Douglase Smitha o zániku ruské aristokracie v dobách komunistického režimu v Sovětském svazu.

Externí odkazy

Literatura
 Douglas Smith: Former People. The Final Days of the Russian Aristocracy.  , 2012.

Významné osobnosti rodu
 Alexandr Alexandrovič Golicyn (1908–2005), známý pod jménem Alexander Golitzen jako americký filmový architekt
 Alexandr Fjodorovič Golicyn (1796–1864), ruský kníže
 Alexej Andrejevič Golicyn (1632–1694) státník, číšník (1652), stolník, vojevoda a bojar (1658), zakladatel alexejevičské větve.
 Amalie von Gallitzin (1748–1806), německá osvícenská saloniérka
 Boris Borisovič Golicyn (1862–1916), ruský geofyzik
 Demetrius Augustinus Gallitzin (1770–1840), americký duchovní
 Dmitrij Alexejevič Golicyn (1734–1803), diplomat a vědec, kulturní činitel Kateřiny II.
 Dmitrij Michajlovič Golicyn (1665–1737), ruský senátor a člen nejvyšší tajné rady
 Dmitrij Vladimirovič Golicyn (1771–1844), generál a generální gubernátor Moskvy
 Georgij Sergejevič Golicyn (* 1935), ruský fyzik a vysokoškolský učitel
 Grigorij Sergejevič Golicin (1838–1907), ruský generál a státník
 Irene Galitzine (1916–2006), italská módní návrhářka
 Ivan Vasiljevič Bulgakov-Golicyn († 1498), ruský kníže a bojar přezdívaný Golica
 Jurij Nikolajevič Golicyn (1823–1872), ruský hudební skladatel
 Lev Golicyn (1845–1915), kníže, obchodník
 Michail Ivanovič Bulgakov-Golicyn (1466–1556), ruský úředník a vojevůdce
 Michail Michajlovič Golicyn (1684–1764), generál admirál a hlavní velitel ruského carského námořnictva v letech 1749–1762.
 Nikolaj Dmitrijevič Golicyn (1850–1925), politik, poslední předseda vlády Ruského impéria
 Nikolaj Borisovič Golicyn (1794–1866), mecenáš umění
 Sergej Michajlovič Golicyn (1774–1859), ruský kníže
 Vasilij Vasiljevič Golicyn (1644–1714), ruský státník a milenec carevny Žofie
 Vladimir Michajlovič Golicyn (1847–1932), ruský kníže, gubernátor a starosta Moskvy
 Vladimir Vladimirovič Golicyn (* 1947), ruský právník a soudce

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Ruské šlechtické rody
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The Coronavirus pandemic introduced a full-fledged remote working culture for all organizations. Most businesses were not prepared for this change. However, it was important for organizations to align all the resources so that employees could work virtually with ease.
With an aim to extend their services during these tough times, many software companies started offering their products and services for free to enterprises. This was also an opportunity for these businesses to present their product to prospective clients for sample testing. A win-win situation for both, let's take a look at few of the popular software and services that were made free during this pandemic:
1. PASSWORD
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2. ADOBE
In an official press release published on its site on March 12, Adobe announced that it offers free access to its applications at home if organizations request it. This offer will be maintained until May 31, 2020.
3. AFFINITY
Affinity, which offers Affinity Publisher, Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo software, extends trial versions to 90 days. In addition, users who wish to acquire the software during this period will benefit from a generous reduction of 50% on the usual prices on products for Windows, macOS and iPad.
4. CISCO WEBEX
Cisco has decided to improve Webex, its free solution dedicated to virtual meetings. In its free version, Webex now supports up to 100 participants per meeting. Companies that are not yet customers can use the free version for 90 days.
5. DISCORD
Discord also increased its free offer. On its official blog, Discord announces that its free streaming service "Go Live" now supports up to 50 simultaneous users instead of 10 in normal times.
The Mountain View company was one of the first to take action on the epidemic. In addition to setting up systems to combat the spread of false information, Google offers G Suite and G Suite For Education customers free access to Hangouts Meet video conferencing features:
Live broadcast (up to 100,000 spectators)
The possibility of mounting up to 250 participants per call
Saving sessions and saving them in Google Drive
7. LOGMEIN
LogMeIn offers businesses a remote work kit that gives them access to free 3-month licenses for all of the GoToMeeting site services. This emergency kit includes solutions for meetings and videoconferences, IT support, webinars, etc.
8. LIFESIZE
Lifesize, one of the global players in video collaboration, offers free and unlimited access to its cloud video conferencing platform for 6 months. Professionals can add an unlimited number of participants to their meetings.
9. KASPERSKY
Kaspersky, offered Healthcare facilities that are struggling with the pandemic with cyber protection. Check here https://odonate.com/. They declared six-month free licenses for core solutions.
10. LUMINAR
Luminar 3, from Skylum, is available for a short time. This photo editing software will allow you to sort the thousands of photos lying around on your hard drive, and above all to improve them.
11. MICROSOFT
Like Google, Microsoft reacted fairly early to the coronavirus. The Redmond company offers free 6-month licenses for its Teams collaboration tool, replacing Skype Business.
12. ZOHO
Aware that collaborative software is one that allows users to be productive even while working from home, Zoho has decided to make all of its programs free until July 1, 2020. This offer includes more a dozen tools including a program to organize conferences, an office suite or a remote-control program.
13. KLAXOON
The company Klaxoon, which offers several collaborative services allowing to make meetings, manage projects and collaborate on different supports has put online a web page allowing to benefit from 3 months of trial and a support program.
14. TECHSMITH
Finally, note that TechSmith, the publisher behind the Snagit and Video Review solutions offers free licenses for its software until June 30, 2020.
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I am going to explain within this essay how I think Mary Maloneys character changes in the story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. When the story opens Mary is a content, loving and devoted wife and is six months pregnant and happy to be so. Lamb to the Slaughter By Roald Dahl Essay 1134 Words 5 Pages. Lamb to the Slaughter By Roald Dahl In Roald Dahls short story Lamb to the slaughter, the behaviour of the characters makes us shiver.
The story starts off with Mary Maloneys husband walking in from work and sitting down in the armchair. Mary is very manipulative in that she is able to create the character of the poor, pregnant wife, whose husband has just been murdered. She is able to convince the police to take pity on her, to mix her a drink and then to even eat the evidence, the leg of lamb that she has left in the oven.
Roald Dahls Lamb to the Slaughter is no different having readers debate as to whether Mary was more empathetic in the story or in the film adaptation. In the story Mary seems to be more caring and loving while in Alfred Hitchcocks film adaptation Mary is portrayed more cunning and cold hearted.
Now that youve read Lamb to the Slaughter and studied the nuances of crafting a persuasive argument, pretend you are the defense attorney for Mary Maloney. Lamb to the Slaughter is a short story and is about a pregnant woman (Mary Mahoney) and her husband (Patrick Mahoney).
Her husband went to work and she was waiting for the husband to come home. The room was warm and clean, the curtains drawn, the two table lamps tell us that Mary Mahoney is in her house.
In the short story, Lamb to the Slaughter, by Roald Dahl, the author uses literary devices such as irony, dark humor, and foreshadowing to make something tragic become humorous, in an interesting way. What Point of View Is" Lamb to the Slaughter" Told From and Why Is That Important? " Lamb to the Slaughter" is told from the point of view of Mary Maloney. This choice to tell the story from the point of view of the murderer is an interesting choice and one that largely defines this story.
The reader knows only what she knows. Essay on Lamb to the Slaughter. of Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter Lamb to the Slaughter is representative of Dahls economical style and dry, dark sense of humor. Like all of his short fiction, the narrative in this story is driven by plot, not by character or Lamb to the Slaughter is a wound, holding story of Mary Maloney, who kills her own particular spouse by hitting him with a solidified leg of lamb and after that concealing her wrongdoing and discarding the proof by encouraging the lamb to the policemen who come to examine the murder.


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These frustrations are centred on the concept of hourly billing. Lawyers and clients value legal services by reference to the time spent and the tasks undertaken. This is not how other professional service providers work, nor how other purchases are made. It is time to change the value conversation because if that occurs, the lawyer/client relationship transforms. Law firms that can understand the client's perception of value, and deliver services in a manner and at a price aligned with value, have a major competitive advantage in these challenging times.
Through Allocatur I have worked with clients. Through HCL I have worked with law firms. My new business, Ovid Consulting allows me to draw on the particular insights I have gained working with "both sides of the fence" to help law firms and their clients transform the lawyer/client relationship through the value discussion.
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module RightAws

  class Ec2

    #-----------------------------------------------------------------
    #      Security groups
    #-----------------------------------------------------------------

    # Retrieve Security Groups information.
    #
    # Accepts a list of security groups and/or a set of filters as the last parameter.
    #
    # Filters: description, group-name, ip-permission.cidr, ip-permission.from-port, ip-permission.group-name,
    # ip-permission.protocol, ip-permission.to-port, ip-permission.user-id, owner-id
    #
    #  # Amazon cloud:
    #  ec2 = Rightscale::Ec2.new(AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY)
    #  ec2.describe_security_groups #=>
    #    [{:aws_perms=>
    #       [{:group=>"default", :owner=>"048291609141"},
    #        {:to_port=>"22",
    #         :protocol=>"tcp",
    #         :from_port=>"22",
    #         :cidr_ips=>"0.0.0.0/0"},
    #        {:to_port=>"9997",
    #         :protocol=>"tcp",
    #         :from_port=>"9997",
    #         :cidr_ips=>"0.0.0.0/0"}],
    #      :aws_group_name=>"photo_us",
    #      :aws_description=>"default group",
    #      :aws_owner=>"826693181925"}]
    #
    #  # Eucalyptus cloud:
    #  ec2 = Rightscale::Ec2.new(AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY, :eucalyptus => true)
    #  ec2.describe_security_groups #=>
    #    [{:aws_perms=>
    #       [{:to_port=>"65535",
    #         :group=>"default",
    #         :protocol=>"tcp",
    #         :owner=>"048291609141",
    #         :from_port=>"1"},
    #        {:to_port=>"65535",
    #         :group=>"default",
    #         :protocol=>"udp",
    #         :owner=>"048291609141",
    #         :from_port=>"1"},
    #        {:to_port=>"-1",
    #         :group=>"default",
    #         :protocol=>"icmp",
    #         :owner=>"048291609141",
    #         :from_port=>"-1"},
    #        {:to_port=>"22",
    #         :protocol=>"tcp",
    #         :from_port=>"22",
    #         :cidr_ip=>"0.0.0.0/0"},
    #        {:to_port=>"9997",
    #         :protocol=>"tcp",
    #         :from_port=>"9997",
    #         :cidr_ip=>"0.0.0.0/0"}],
    #      :aws_group_name=>"photo_us",
    #      :aws_description=>"default group",
    #      :aws_owner=>"826693181925"}]
    #
    #  ec2.describe_security_groups(:filters => {'ip-permission.from-port' => '22'})
    #
    # P.S. filters: http://docs.amazonwebservices.com/AWSEC2/latest/APIReference/ApiReference-query-DescribeSecurityGroups.html
    #
    def describe_security_groups(*list_and_options)
      describe_resources_with_list_and_options('DescribeSecurityGroups', 'GroupName', QEc2DescribeSecurityGroupsParser, list_and_options) do |parser|
        result = []
        parser.result.each do |item|
          result_item = { :aws_owner       => item[:owner_id],
                          :aws_group_name  => item[:group_name],
                          :aws_description => item[:group_description] }
          aws_perms = []
          item[:ip_permissions].each do |permission|
            result_perm = {}
            result_perm[:from_port] = permission[:from_port]
            result_perm[:to_port]   = permission[:to_port]
            result_perm[:protocol]  = permission[:ip_protocol]
            # IP permissions
            Array(permission[:ip_ranges]).each do |ip_range|
              perm = result_perm.dup
              perm[:cidr_ips] = ip_range
              aws_perms << perm
            end
            # Group permissions
            Array(permission[:groups]).each do |group|
              perm = result_perm.dup
              perm[:group] = group[:group_name]
              perm[:owner] = group[:user_id]
              aws_perms << perm
            end
          end
          result_item[:aws_perms] = aws_perms.uniq
          result << result_item
        end
        result
      end
    end

    # Create new Security Group. Returns +true+ or an exception.
    #
    #  ec2.create_security_group('default-1',"Default allowing SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS ingress") #=> true
    #
    def create_security_group(name, description=nil)
      # EC2 doesn't like an empty description...
      description = "-" if description.right_blank?
      link = generate_request("CreateSecurityGroup",
                              'GroupName'        => name.to_s,
                              'GroupDescription' => description.to_s)
      request_info(link, RightBoolResponseParser.new(:logger => @logger))
    rescue Exception
      on_exception
    end

    # Remove Security Group. Returns +true+ or an exception.
    #
    #  ec2.delete_security_group('default-1') #=> true
    #
    def delete_security_group(name)
      link = generate_request("DeleteSecurityGroup",
                              'GroupName' => name.to_s)
      request_info(link, RightBoolResponseParser.new(:logger => @logger))
    rescue Exception
      on_exception
    end

    # Edit AWS/Eucaliptus security group permissions.
    #
    #  Options:
    #    action      - :authorize (or :grant) | :revoke (or :remove)
    #    group_name  - security group name
    #    permissions - a combination of options below:
    #      :source_group_owner => UserId
    #      :source_group       => GroupName
    #      :from_port          => from port
    #      :to_port            => to port
    #      :port               => set both :from_port and to_port with the same value
    #      :protocol           => :tcp | :udp | :icmp
    #      :cidr_ip            => '0.0.0.0/0'
    #
    #  ec2.edit_security_group( :grant,
    #                           'kd-sg-test',
    #                           :source_group       => "sketchy",
    #                           :source_group_owner => "600000000006",
    #                           :protocol           => 'tcp',
    #                           :port               => '80',
    #                           :cidr_ip            => '127.0.0.1/32') #=> true
    #
    # P.S. This method is deprecated for AWS and but still good for Eucaliptus clouds.
    # Use +modify_security_group_ingress+ method for AWS clouds.
    #
    def edit_security_group(action, group_name, params)
      hash = {}
      case action
      when :authorize, :grant then action = "AuthorizeSecurityGroupIngress"
      when :revoke, :remove   then action = "RevokeSecurityGroupIngress"
      else raise "Unknown action #{action.inspect}!"
      end
      hash['GroupName']                  = group_name
      hash['SourceSecurityGroupName']    = params[:source_group]                         unless params[:source_group].right_blank?
      hash['SourceSecurityGroupOwnerId'] = params[:source_group_owner].to_s.gsub(/-/,'') unless params[:source_group_owner].right_blank?
      hash['IpProtocol']                 = params[:protocol]                             unless params[:protocol].right_blank?
      unless params[:port].right_blank?
        hash['FromPort'] = params[:port]
        hash['ToPort']   = params[:port]
      end
      hash['FromPort']   = params[:from_port] unless params[:from_port].right_blank?
      hash['ToPort']     = params[:to_port]   unless params[:to_port].right_blank?
      hash['CidrIp']     = params[:cidr_ip]   unless params[:cidr_ip].right_blank?
      #
      link = generate_request(action, hash)
      request_info(link, RightBoolResponseParser.new(:logger => @logger))
    rescue Exception
      on_exception
    end

    # Modify AWS security group permissions.
    #
    #  Options:
    #    action      - :authorize (or :grant) | :revoke (or :remove)
    #    group_name  - security group name
    #    permissions - a combination of options below:
    #      # Ports:
    #      :from_port          => from port
    #      :to_port            => to port
    #      :port               => set both :from_port and to_port with the same value
    #      # Protocol
    #      :protocol           => :tcp | :udp | :icmp
    #      # Group(s)
    #      :source_group_owner => UserId
    #      :source_group       => GroupName
    #      # or
    #      :source_groups      => { UserId1 => GroupName1, UserName2 => GroupName2 }
    #      :source_groups      => [ [ UserId1, GroupName1 ], [ UserName2 => GroupName2 ] ]
    #      # CidrIp(s)
    #      :cidr_ip            => '0.0.0.0/0'
    #      :cidr_ips           => ['1.1.1.1/1', '2.2.2.2/2']
    #
    #  # CidrIP based permissions:
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:authorize, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    :cidr_ip  =>  "127.0.0.0/31",
    #                                    :port     => 811,
    #                                    :protocol => 'tcp' ) #=> true
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:revoke, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    :cidr_ips =>  ["127.0.0.1/32", "127.0.0.2/32"],
    #                                    :port     => 812,
    #                                    :protocol => 'tcp' ) #=> true
    #
    #  # Group based permissions:
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:authorize, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    :source_group_owner => "586789340000",
    #                                    :source_group =>  "sketchy-us",
    #                                    :port         => 800,
    #                                    :protocol     => 'tcp' ) #=> true
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:authorize, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    :source_groups => { "586789340000" => "sketchy-us",
    #                                                        "635201710000" => "sketchy" },
    #                                    :port          => 801,
    #                                    :protocol      => 'tcp' ) #=> true
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:revoke, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    :source_groups => [[ "586789340000", "sketchy-us" ],
    #                                                       [ "586789340000", "default" ]],
    #                                    :port          => 809,
    #                                    :protocol      => 'tcp' ) #=> true
    #
    #  # +Permissions+ can be an array of permission hashes:
    #
    #  ec2.modify_security_group_ingress(:authorize, 'my_cool_group',
    #                                    [{ :source_groups => { "586789340000" => "sketchy-us",
    #                                                           "635201710000" => "sketchy" },
    #                                       :port          => 803,
    #                                       :protocol      => 'tcp'},
    #                                     { :cidr_ips      =>  ["127.0.0.1/32", "127.0.0.2/32"],
    #                                       :port          => 812,
    #                                       :protocol      => 'tcp' }]) #=> true
    #
    def modify_security_group_ingress(action, group_name, permissions)
      hash = {}
      case action
      when :authorize, :grant then action = "AuthorizeSecurityGroupIngress"
      when :revoke, :remove   then action = "RevokeSecurityGroupIngress"
      else                         raise "Unknown action #{action.inspect}!"
      end
      # Group Name
      hash["GroupName"] = group_name
      #
      permissions = [permissions] unless permissions.is_a?(Array)
      permissions.each_with_index do |permission, idx|
        pid = idx+1
        # Protocol
        hash["IpPermissions.#{pid}.IpProtocol"] = permission[:protocol]
        # Port
        unless permission[:port].right_blank?
          hash["IpPermissions.#{pid}.FromPort"] = permission[:port]
          hash["IpPermissions.#{pid}.ToPort"]   = permission[:port]
        else
          hash["IpPermissions.#{pid}.FromPort"] = permission[:from_port]
          hash["IpPermissions.#{pid}.ToPort"]   = permission[:to_port]
        end
        # Source Group(s)
        # Old way (if it is used):
        # :source_group_owner => UserId, :source_group => GroupName
        if !permission[:source_group].right_blank? && !permission[:source_group_owner].right_blank?
          permission[:source_groups] = { permission[:source_group_owner] => permission[:source_group]}
        end
#        # Fix UserId(s): '0000-0000-0000' => '000000000000'
#        permission[:source_groups] = Array(permission[:source_groups])
#        permission[:source_groups].each do |item|
#          item[0] = item[0].to_s.gsub(/-/,'')
#        end
        # New way:
        #  :source_groups => {UserId1 => GroupName1, ... UserIdN => GroupNameN}
        #  or (this allows using same UserId multiple times )
        #  :source_groups => [[UserId1, GroupName1], ... [UserIdN, GroupNameN]]
        hash.merge!(amazonize_list( ["IpPermissions.#{pid}.Groups.?.UserId",
                                     "IpPermissions.#{pid}.Groups.?.GroupName"],
                                      permission[:source_groups] ))
        # CidrIp(s)
        cidr_ips   = permission[:cidr_ips] unless permission[:cidr_ips].right_blank?
        cidr_ips ||= permission[:cidr_ip]  unless permission[:cidr_ip].right_blank?
        hash.merge!(amazonize_list("IpPermissions.1.IpRanges.?.CidrIp", cidr_ips))
      end
      #
      link = generate_request(action, hash)
      request_info(link, RightBoolResponseParser.new(:logger => @logger))
    rescue Exception
      on_exception
    end

    # Authorize named ingress for security group. Allows instances that are member of someone
    # else's security group to open connections to instances in my group.
    #
    #  ec2.authorize_security_group_named_ingress('my_awesome_group', '7011-0219-8268', 'their_group_name') #=> true
    #
    def authorize_security_group_named_ingress(name, owner, group)
      edit_security_group( :authorize, name, :source_group_owner => owner, :source_group => group)
    end

    # Revoke named ingress for security group.
    #
    #  ec2.revoke_security_group_named_ingress('my_awesome_group', aws_user_id, 'another_group_name') #=> true
    #
    def revoke_security_group_named_ingress(name, owner, group)
      edit_security_group( :revoke, name, :source_group_owner => owner, :source_group => group)
    end

    # Add permission to a security group. Returns +true+ or an exception. +protocol+ is one of :'tcp'|'udp'|'icmp'.
    #
    #  ec2.authorize_security_group_IP_ingress('my_awesome_group', 80, 82, 'udp', '192.168.1.0/8') #=> true
    #  ec2.authorize_security_group_IP_ingress('my_awesome_group', -1, -1, 'icmp') #=> true
    #
    def authorize_security_group_IP_ingress(name, from_port, to_port, protocol='tcp', cidr_ip='0.0.0.0/0')
      edit_security_group( :authorize, name, :from_port => from_port, :to_port => to_port, :protocol => protocol, :cidr_ip => cidr_ip )
    end

    # Remove permission from a security group. Returns +true+ or an exception. +protocol+ is one of :'tcp'|'udp'|'icmp' ('tcp' is default).
    #
    #  ec2.revoke_security_group_IP_ingress('my_awesome_group', 80, 82, 'udp', '192.168.1.0/8') #=> true
    #
    def revoke_security_group_IP_ingress(name, from_port, to_port, protocol='tcp', cidr_ip='0.0.0.0/0')
      edit_security_group( :revoke, name, :from_port => from_port, :to_port => to_port, :protocol => protocol, :cidr_ip => cidr_ip )
    end

    #-----------------------------------------------------------------
    #      PARSERS: Security Groups
    #-----------------------------------------------------------------

    class QEc2DescribeSecurityGroupsParser < RightAWSParser #:nodoc:
      def tagstart(name, attributes)
        if name == 'item'
          case
          when @xmlpath[/securityGroupInfo$/] then @item = { :ip_permissions => [] }
          when @xmlpath[/ipPermissions$/]     then @ip_permission = { :groups => [], :ip_ranges => [] }
          when @xmlpath[/groups$/]            then @group = {}
          end
        end
      end
      def tagend(name)
        case name
        when 'ownerId'          then @item[:owner_id]             = @text
        when 'groupDescription' then @item[:group_description]    = @text
        when 'ipProtocol'       then @ip_permission[:ip_protocol] = @text
        when 'fromPort'         then @ip_permission[:from_port]   = @text
        when 'toPort'           then @ip_permission[:to_port]     = @text
        when 'cidrIp'           then @ip_permission[:ip_ranges]  << @text
        when 'userId'           then @group[:user_id]             = @text
        when 'groupName'
          case
          when @xmlpath[/securityGroupInfo\/item$/] then @item[:group_name]  = @text
          when @xmlpath[/groups\/item$/]            then @group[:group_name] = @text
          end
        when 'item'
          case
          when @xmlpath[/groups$/]           then @ip_permission[:groups] << @group
          when @xmlpath[/ipPermissions$/]    then @item[:ip_permissions] << @ip_permission
          when @xmlpath[/securityGroupInfo$/]then @result << @item
          end
        end
      end
      def reset
        @result = []
      end
    end

  end
end

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A web of 2d dualities: ${\bf Z}_2$ gauge fields and Arf invariants
Andreas Karch, David Tong, Carl Turner
SciPost Phys. 7, 007 (2019) · published 10 July 2019 |
We describe a web of well-known dualities connecting quantum field theories in $d=1+1$ dimensions. The web is constructed by gauging ${\bf Z}_2$ global symmetries and includes a number of perennial favourites such as the Jordan-Wigner transformation, Kramers-Wannier duality, bosonization of a Dirac fermion, and T-duality. There are also less-loved examples, such as non-modular invariant $c=1$ CFTs that depend on a background spin structure.
Competing Spin Liquid Phases in the S=$\frac{1}{2}$ Heisenberg Model on the Kagome Lattice
Shenghan Jiang, Panjin Kim, Jung Hoon Han, Ying Ran
SciPost Phys. 7, 006 (2019) · published 9 July 2019 |
The properties of ground state of spin-$\frac{1}{2}$ kagome antiferromagnetic Heisenberg (KAFH) model have attracted considerable interest in the past few decades, and recent numerical simulations reported a spin liquid phase. The nature of the spin liquid phase remains unclear. For instance, the interplay between symmetries and $Z_2$ topological order leads to different types of $Z_2$ spin liquid phases. In this paper, we develop a numerical simulation method based on symmetric projected entangled-pair states (PEPS), which is generally applicable to strongly correlated model systems in two spatial dimensions. We then apply this method to study the nature of the ground state of the KAFH model. Our results are consistent with that the ground state is a $U(1)$ Dirac spin liquid rather than a $Z_2$ spin liquid.
Entanglement evolution and generalised hydrodynamics: interacting integrable systems
Vincenzo Alba, Bruno Bertini, Maurizio Fagotti
We investigate the dynamics of bipartite entanglement after the sudden junction of two leads in interacting integrable models. By combining the quasiparticle picture for the entanglement spreading with Generalised Hydrodynamics we derive an analytical prediction for the dynamics of the entanglement entropy between a finite subsystem and the rest. We find that the entanglement rate between the two leads depends only on the physics at the interface and differs from the rate of exchange of thermodynamic entropy. This contrasts with the behaviour in free or homogeneous interacting integrable systems, where the two rates coincide.
Investigating ultrafast quantum magnetism with machine learning
Giammarco Fabiani, Johan H. Mentink
We investigate the efficiency of the recently proposed Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM) representation of quantum many-body states to study both the static properties and quantum spin dynamics in the two-dimensional Heisenberg model on a square lattice. For static properties we find close agreement with numerically exact Quantum Monte Carlo results in the thermodynamical limit. For dynamics and small systems, we find excellent agreement with exact diagonalization, while for systems up to N=256 spins close consistency with interacting spin-wave theory is obtained. In all cases the accuracy converges fast with the number of network parameters, giving access to much bigger systems than feasible before. This suggests great potential to investigate the quantum many-body dynamics of large scale spin systems relevant for the description of magnetic materials strongly out of equilibrium.
Phases of scrambling in eigenstates
Tarek Anous, Julian Sonner
We use the monodromy method to compute expectation values of an arbitrary number of light operators in finitely excited ("heavy") eigenstates of holographic 2D CFT. For eigenstates with scaling dimensions above the BTZ threshold, these behave thermally up to small corrections, with an effective temperature determined by the heavy state. Below the threshold we find oscillatory and not decaying behavior. As an application of these results we compute the expectation of the out-of-time order arrangement of four light operators in a heavy eigenstate, i.e. a six-point function. Above the threshold we find maximally scrambling behavior with Lyapunov exponent $2\pi T_{\rm eff}$. Below threshold we find that the eigenstate OTOC shows persistent harmonic oscillations.
Quantum robustness and phase transitions of the 3D Toric Code in a field
David A. Reiss, Kai Phillip Schmidt
SciPost Phys. 6, 078 (2019) · published 27 June 2019 |
We study the robustness of 3D intrinsic topogical order under external perturbations by investigating the paradigmatic microscopic model, the 3D toric code in an external magnetic field. Exact dualities as well as variational calculations reveal a ground-state phase diagram with first and second-order quantum phase transitions. The variational approach can be applied without further approximations only for certain field directions. In the general field case, an approximative scheme based on an expansion of the variational energy in orders of the variational parameters is developed. For the breakdown of the 3D intrinsic topological order, it is found that the (im-)mobility of the quasiparticle excitations is crucial in contrast to their fractional statistics.
Edge mode locality in perturbed symmetry protected topological order
Marcel Goihl, Christian Krumnow, Marek Gluza, Jens Eisert, Nicolas Tarantino
Spin chains with symmetry-protected edge zero modes can be seen as prototypical systems for exploring topological signatures in quantum systems. These are useful for robustly encoding quantum information. However in an experimental realization of such a system, spurious interactions may cause the edge zero modes to delocalize. To stabilize against this influence beyond simply increasing the bulk gap, it has been proposed to harness suitable notions of disorder. Equipped with numerical tools for constructing locally conserved operators that we introduce, we comprehensively explore the interplay of local interactions and disorder on localized edge modes in the XZX cluster Hamiltonian. This puts us in a position to challenge the narrative that disorder necessarily stabilizes topological order. Contrary to heuristic reasoning, we find that disorder has no effect on the edge modes in the Anderson localized regime. Moreover, disorder helps localize only a subset of edge modes in the many-body interacting regime. We identify one edge mode operator that behaves as if subjected to a non-interacting perturbation, i.e., shows no disorder dependence. This implies that in finite systems, edge mode operators effectively delocalize at distinct interaction strengths. In essence, our findings suggest that the ability to identify and control the best localized edge mode trumps any gains from introducing disorder.
Complete spectrum of quantum integrable lattice models associated to Y(gl(n)) by separation of variables
Jean Michel Maillet, Giuliano Niccoli
We apply our new approach of quantum Separation of Variables (SoV) to the complete characterization of the transfer matrix spectrum of quantum integrable lattice models associated to gl(n)-invariant R-matrices in the fundamental representations. We consider lattices with N sites and quasi-periodic boundary conditions associated to an arbitrary twist K having simple spectrum (but not necessarily diagonalizable). In our approach the SoV basis is constructed in an universal manner starting from the direct use of the conserved charges of the models, i.e., from the commuting family of transfer matrices. Using the integrable structure of the models, incarnated in the hierarchy of transfer matrices fusion relations, we prove that our SoV basis indeed separates the spectrum of the corresponding transfer matrices. Moreover, the combined use of the fusion rules, of the known analytic properties of the transfer matrices and of the SoV basis allows us to obtain the complete characterization of the transfer matrix spectrum and to prove its simplicity. Any transfer matrix eigenvalue is completely characterized as a solution of a so-called quantum spectral curve equation that we obtain as a difference functional equation of order n. Namely, any eigenvalue satisfies this equation and any solution of this equation having prescribed properties leads to an eigenvalue. We construct the associated eigenvector, unique up to normalization, by computing its decomposition on the SoV basis that is of a factorized form written in terms of the powers of the corresponding eigenvalues. If the twist matrix K is diagonalizable with simple spectrum then the transfer matrix is also diagonalizable with simple spectrum. In that case, we give a construction of the Baxter Q-operator satisfying a T-Q equation of order n, the quantum spectral curve equation, involving the hierarchy of the fused transfer matrices.
Charge-current correlation equalities for quantum systems far from equilibrium
Dragi Karevski, Gunter M. Schütz
We prove that a recently derived correlation equality between conserved charges and their associated conserved currents for quantum systems far from equilibrium [O.A. Castro-Alvaredo et al., Phys. Rev. X \textbf{6}, 041065 (2016)], is valid under more general conditions than assumed so far. Similar correlation identities, which in generalized Gibbs ensembles give rise to a current symmetry somewhat reminiscent of the Onsager relations, turn out to hold also in the absence of translation invariance, for lattice models, and in any space dimension, and to imply a symmetry of the non-equilibrium linear response functions.
Thermodynamics of the metal-insulator transition in the extended Hubbard model
Malte Schüler, Erik G. C. P. van Loon, Mikhail I. Katsnelson, Tim O. Wehling
In contrast to the Hubbard model, the extended Hubbard model, which additionally accounts for non-local interactions, lacks systemic studies of thermodynamic properties especially across the metal-insulator transition. Using a variational principle, we perform such a systematic study and describe how non-local interactions screen local correlations differently in the Fermi-liquid and in the insulator. The thermodynamics reveal that non-local interactions are at least in parts responsible for first-order metal-insulator transitions in real materials.
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Here is the penultimate chapter of "Magnolia". This chapter covers Sui's birth and childhood and explains the rumor Robert confronted Sui with at the tea party. Sui's story hurt my heart and makes me question the lies parents tell their children. But in the end, I think there are circumstances that are best hidden until children are grown. Anyhow... all is forgiven, Sui. I understand you're crazy possessive ways now.
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Tripura 'disaster' to hit Left movement temporarily: CPI-M
By admin on April 12, 2018 National
The Left Front's poor show in the Tripura Assembly polls will hit the Left movement only temporarily and the setbacks will be overcome, CPI-M Central Committee member Bijan Dhar said on Wednesday.
He was speaking to the media here at the end of a two-day state committee meeting of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), the dominant partner of the Left Front in Tripura.
CPI-M politburo member Prakash Karat was among the attendees.
"The Left Front's electoral disaster will temporarily affect the Left movement in India. But we will overcome the setback through party programmes and actions," Dhar said.
"The Assembly polls were the first direct fight between the Left and the BJP. There was lack of understanding and perception about the corporate-backed BJP-RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) communal activities in Tripura," said Dhar, who is State Secretary of CPI-M.
He admitted that the CPI-M was not fully aware of the micro-management and digital activities of the BJP-RSS combine before the elections.
"To woo voters, the BJP invested huge money much ahead of elections. We did not give due importance to BJP-RSS's organisational and other activities to woo different communities," the Left leader added.
The BJP-Indigenous People's Front of Tripura coalition bagged 44 seats, including BJP's 36 seats in the 60-member Assembly.
"Multifarious conspiracies involving the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), different central Ministers, BJP and IPFT, helped in saffron party's win. Even though Congress and other political parties were present, a majority of anti-Left votes consolidated in favour of BJP-IPFT alliance."
He said the CPI-M had planned a series of actions and programmes after the 22nd party Congress from April 18 to 22 in Hyderabad to bounce back.
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NZ Wheels Turns it Up with Mercedes-Benz – #MYUrbanHunting X Grow Up
Kuala Lumpur, March 7, 2018 – In the spirit of the Mercedes-Benz Urban Hunting movement and global Grow Up campaign, NZ Wheels Sdn Bhd, authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer, transformed the NZ Wheels Bangsar Autohaus into the ultimate party spot to set the scene for the latest instalment of the Mercedes-Benz #MYUrbanHunting x Grow Up series of events.
Hosted exclusively for Mercedes-Benz owners and invited guests, this NZ Wheels #MYUrbanHunting X Grow Up event saw an impressive gathering of Urban Hunters in attendance, revelling the night away to the electro beats of local DJs and exciting live band performances.
Aimed to inspire a new generation of Urban Hunters, the movement targets young urbanites who live dynamic lifestyles and are always on the lookout for thrills and adventures within the concrete jungle of Kuala Lumpur. Without a doubt, #MYUrbanHunting X Grow Up is the celebration of life in the cosmopolitan sprawl, where change is a constant and the possibilities are endless.
"As a proud and passionate retailer of Mercedes-Benz automobiles, NZ Wheels works towards being an inspirational and progressive company that is open to change and evolve for the better. Through the Urban Hunting movement, we want to encourage our youthful customers to embrace the changes and take on the challenges that come with growing up to achieve their dreams," said Dato' Samson Anand George, Group CEO, Automotive Group, Naza Corporation Holdings.
Since 2015, the Urban Hunting movement has been driven by the Mercedes-Benz family of compact cars namely the A-Class, CLA-Class and GLA-Class; cars that redefined the premium compact segment with the perfect combination of performance, comfort, pioneering technology and modern luxury.
"The Urban Hunting movement is inspired by Mercedes-Benz's compact car family that has revolutionised the premium compact car segment in the industry. These progressive automobiles are the perfect companion to a new generation of Urban Hunters, natives of the concrete jungle who live the active lifestyle personified by these cars," said Mark Raine, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia.


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Traditional deck ovens are designed to work with a closed door–a barrier between the chef and the product. Besides the inconvenience of having to guess what's going on in the oven, as the deck oven cools during higher production, the chef must open the door more often to check status, further increasing the inconsistency of the cooking environment. Realizing this shortcoming, most deck ovens are offered with stacking options, but the extra decks can only postpone, not solve, this problem during an extended rush.
The floor of a Wood Stone Fire Deck is a single piece of high-temperature refractory cast to a 4–6″ thickness, depending on model. Most deck ovens use a tile floor that is 2″ thick or less. The Wood Stone floor provides tremendous thermal mass to hold on to heat during periods of peak production. The refractory provides more heat storage capacity, and the one-piece floor is more effective at transferring heat laterally. The result: consistent cook times and longer periods of peak production.
cold product in a Wood Stone Fire Deck oven.
Without thermal mass, the traditional deck oven cook. Times must increase to replace heat, becoming inconsistent.
Wood Stone Fire Deck ovens offer an optional Underfloor Infrared (IR) burner that further assists in maintaining consistent floor temperatures in even the most demanding, high-production environment. No other manufacturer offers this game-changing innovation. Introduction of cold product absorbs significant heat from the floor and shields radiant energy from entering the deck. The IR burner automatically fires up when the floor temperature falls below the Hearth Set Point, replacing floor heat immediately.
The thermostatically controlled Wood Stone IR burner stands ready to supply an assist.
When automatically engaged during heavy production, the IR burner supplies floor heat to maintain a consistent temperature.
Comparing the output of a Wood Stone Fire Deck oven against a traditional deck oven requires accounting for two variables: the amount of space within the oven and the time it takes to move product through the oven.
In this example we'll consider a Wood Stone Fire Deck WS-FD-8645 and a double-stacked deck oven with a comparable footprint. The Fire Deck 8645 can hold six 16″ pies simultaneously with a consistent five-minute bake. The deck oven will hold twelve 16″ pies, with an initial eight-minute bake, although as time goes on, the bake will incrementally grow longer.
The Wood Stone Fire Deck, which has significantly more mass in its monolithic floor and dome, will deliver 5-minute pizzas as long as you have customers. An optional IR burner will deliver addition consistency. Your chef will have a constant cooking environment they can depend on, hour after hour.
After the first hour, the output for each oven is close, with 72 pies for the Wood Stone Fire Deck vs 84 pies for the traditional deck oven. As production continues, the advantages of the Fire Deck begin to reveal themselves. While the Wood Stone Fire Deck will maintain its 5-minute back indefinitely, the deck oven will not be able to deliver at the same 8-minute rate because of heat retention issues. Its bake times will grow longer, ultimately reaching an equilibrium of about 12 minutes. After three hours, the Wood Stone Fire Deck will outperform the traditional deck oven.


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Cease, desist order issued on town hall
Efforts of concerned residents of Loay, Bohol to stop what they believed was an ongoing demolition of their century old municipal hall paid off after a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) was issued by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) against Loay Mayor May Imboy.
Maria Serena I. Diokno, chairperson of the NHCP signed the CDO.
This was  confirmed by Imboy herself when the Chronicle asked for a confirmation of the reported issuance of the CDO by the NHCP on Friday, February 19, 2016.
"We received a fax copy of the CDO from the NHCP. I welcome the CDO to lay to rest the malicious accusations that I was reckless in the demolition of the municipal hall", said Imboy.
ACTS OF DEFIANCE
But despite the receipt of the CDO by Imboy, demolition activities using jackhammers were still in progress yesterday, Saturday, February 20, 2016, according to a complaint filed at the Loay Police Station by Vicente Sagadaria, barangay tanod of Barangay Poblacion Ubos, Loay.
The reported continuous demolition activity was confirmed by Police Officer 1 Felix Cajaro to the Chronicle while Police Inspector Raymund Halasan said no copy of the CDO was furnished to the police station.
Considered as one of the oldest buillding in Bohol, demolition of the century-old structure constructed during the time of Civil Governor Aniceto Clarin between 1896 and 1900 to house the various offices of the municipal government reportedly began first part of January, 2016 using backhoes and jack hammers.
The demolition activities triggered community outrage that work was undertaken without following proper procedures reminiscent of the recent levelling to the ground of the town's public market.
But Imboy told the Chronicle that the "building was structurally unsound and raised serious safety concerns" notwithstanding the fact that the building was occupied by municipal employees months after the 2013 earthquake.
COMMUNITY OUTRAGE
The NHCP gave due course to the petition filed by fifty prominent citizens of Loay led by lead petitioner Rogelio Ganzon representing the "Concerned Citizens and Residents of Loay, Bohol" with two former town mayors – Dr. Jose Borja and Leonides Tiongco affixing their signatures on the petition.
Citing the historical significance of the Loay Town Hall, petitioners lambasted Imboy and local government officials for their "utter and reckless disregard of history and culture" in their rush to demolish an important historical landmark.
Fr. Ted Torralba, a Boholano priest and canon lawyer, in a text message to the Chronicle, a few hours after the issuance of the CDO said "OK. That should be the right one (referring to the CDO)".
Torralba is the executive secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for the Cultural Heritage of the Church and sits in the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) Monuments and Sites National Committee.
As shown in the project billboard, the project cost for the rehabilitation (repair of damaged municipal hall) is P32.5 million and the contract amount is P32,399,155.04 and the implementing office is the mayor's office.
The fund source of the project came from the DILG Bohol Earthquake Assistance (DILG-BEA) with project duration of 300 calenday days. Construction and the Notice to Proceed (NTP) was scheduled to start on September 18, 2015 by Square Cube Construction reportedly owned by Engr. Franklin Olaer, a Boholano.
But Engr. Liberato Lupot, structural engineer consultant of Square Cube told the Chronicle that contrary to fears raised by concerned residents of Loay, 1/3 of the original structure will remain while the rest will be demolished.
The plan is to preserve the original yakal flooring including the ceiling which will be retained while the column built with coral stones will be demolished but the stones will be restored in the new columns erected to strengthen the municipal hall.
The facade of the municipal hall will remain and additional wing will be added to accomate additional offices. The municipal hall, according to Lupot was hit by two earthquakes that compromised the structural safety of the building.
"We did everything to try to maintain the original structure, but this is about public safety such that additional columns will be erected to strengthen the building", said Lupot.
TOWN HERITAGE
The petitioners, in their three page petition also sought for an official declaration of the Loay Town Hall as an Important Cultural Property (ICP) under RA 10066 or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009.
The municipal hall, according to the petitioners "cannot be demolished or altered without the permission of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA).
The present construction activities is "clearly a violation of RA 10066" even as, the petitioners claim that a historical marker has been mounted as recognition of the historical importance of the town hall.
FASTRACKED DEMOLITION
The demolition of the municipal hall was undertaken on the strength of two resolutions sponsored by Imboy's daughter, municipal councilor Rochelle Brigitte Lim Imboy separately filed in a span of seven days.
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Loay adopted the first Resolution No. 12-165-2014 on November 10, 2014 granting authority to the municipal mayor to "rehabilitate" the current municipal hall.
Seven days later, the second Resolution No.12-186-2014 was adopted by the SB granting authority to Imboy to "demolish" the municipal hall.
Both resolutions, was filed by the daughter of Imboy upon the request of her mother to "rehabilitate" and "demolish" the municipal hall to give way for the construction of a common government edifice to host government office of the LGU of Loay.
According to the later resolution to demolish "there are certain parts of the current municipal hall of Loay that needs to be demolished as part of its rehabilitation process".
FAILED BIDDING
Meanwhile, a Department of Public Works and Highways(DPWH) 3rd District Engineering Office Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) resolution no. 015-15 ordered the cancellation of the project construction of the Loay municipal hall "due to failure of public bidding".
In a resolution signed by members of the BAC on October 26, 2015, contractors who participated in the bidding for the contract were found "ineligible to bid for the project" and recommended for the "re-advertisement of the project construction of municipal building, Loay, Bohol".
Based on the DPWH-BAC resolution, Poblacion Ubos, Loay Barangay Captain Primo Espiritu sought the assistance of Provincial Administrator Alfonso Damalerio, Chair of the BEA Project Management Team to "direct or order as your may allow, stop the ongoing acitivities of the Loay Town Hall".
Espiritu also requested Damalerio to require Imboy to comply with the requirements under of the Local Government Code, Government Auditing Code, COA Circulars, relevant provisions of the National Commission on Culture and Arts Act of 2009 and  RA 9184 known as the Government Reform Procurement Act of 2003.
An inquiry on the involvement of the LGU on the proper spending of funds coming from the earthquake assistance will start on Monday, February 22, 1016, according to Damalerio as BEA funds are downloaded to the LGU's while the provincial government acts as the fund administrator.
HERITAGE TOWN
The town of Loay is home to the actual site of the Blood Compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna in Barangay Hinawanan and cultural properties and historical landmarks that include the Clarin Heritage House, Loay Watchtower the Santissima Trinidad Church which is now undergoing massive retrofitting after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol in October 15, 2015.
To prevent the future destruction by government officials of the municipal hall, petitioners asked the NHCP to officially declare as an important cultural property or cultural heritage property the Loay Municipal Hall.
The demolition of the town hall will "obliterate part of the history and culture of the people of Loay which is a cherished part of their cultural heritage and history", read the petition. (Chito M.Visarra)
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Cecil Teague, c. 1940's The Imperial Roller Rink originally had a 2/5 William Wood theatre organ. The Wood company later added three Gottfried ranks (Clarinet, English Horn, Kinura) and Sleigh Bells making it a 2/8.
Between 1935 and 1941, Balcom & Vaughan added to the organ and installed a three-manual console that was rebuilt from a Wurlitzer two-manual.
<---- Here, Portland organist Cecil Teague is shown at the three-manual Wm. Wood console.
In 1955, a 3/10 Wurlitzer from Portland's Hollywood Theatre was moved to the Imperial Rink and combined with the existing Wood instrument.
As was typical for skating rink installations, all pipes, windchests, percussions and traps were located in the rafters above the skating floor.
The late Jerry Jorgensen was organist at the rink for many years. Other organists include Loretta Muralt Holstein. She started as a relief organist at Oaks Park around 1958, and then went on to play at the Imperial Skaring Rink until 1964.
The organ was eventually removed to storage. It was owned for a time by the McDonalds restaurant chain. In the late 1970's the instrument was purchased by Dr. & Mrs. John Dapolito of San Diego, California.


We come In peace,new single Psy Trance music. We are pleased to present the new Fluid On Black single "We Come In Peace", in which there is a lot of group energy with the voice of Kate Wings and Marvin Gahan. The track doesn't make you indifferent, you want to dance, to the rhythm of the bass and a sound full of energy.Soon they will play it in their Psy Trance Show "IO".


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Пашкинцы — упразднённая в 1988 году деревня в Слободском районе Кировской области России. Ныне — урочище. Малая родина Н. С. Пашкина, председателя Ярославского (1949—1950) и Липецкого (1954—1961) облисполкомов.

География
Расположена была по берегу реки Чумовица.

Географическое положение
Близнаходящиеся населённые пункты (стрелка — направление, расстояния в километрах — по прямой)

 д. Большие Касьяны (↗ 0.9 км)
 д. Тананинцы (← 1.8 км)
 д. Чебери (↙ 2 км)
 д. Чураки (↙ 2 км)
 д. Левинцы (↓ 2.1 км)
 д. Галичины (↘ 2.8 км)
 д. Бараны (← 2.8 км)
 д. Малые Касьяны (↖ 2.9 км)
 д. Петраки (↙ 2.9 км)
 д. Сенькинцы (↙ 2.9 км)
 д. Шиловы (↖ 3 км)

История
Упоминается в 3‑й ревизии (РГАДА 350-2-3194, 1762 г.) как в деревне вновь поселившей Васильевской. Административное подчинение: Казанская губерния, Вятская провинция, Слободской уезд,	Холунитский стан, Холунитский оброчный стан. Позднее деревня Пашкины (Пашкинцы, Васильевская) относилась к Ильинской, в 1920-е годы — к Слободской волости Слободского уезда, в последующем входила в состав Ильинского сельсовета.

Упразднена 13.01.1988 Решением Кировского облсовета № 21 от 13.01.1988.

Население
В 1950 году проживали 22 человека (Списки нас. пунктов Кировской области, составленные по данным похозяйственных книг на 1 января 1951 года. // ЦГАКО. Ф. 2344. Оп. 31. Ед. хр. 529. л. 789 об.).

Известные уроженцы
Никола́й Семёнович Па́шкин (1910—2002) — советский партийный и государственный деятель; первый секретарь Костромского областного комитета ВКП(б) (1950—1952), председатель Ярославского (1949—1950) и Липецкого (1954—1961) областных исполнительных комитетов Советов депутатов трудящихся.

Инфраструктура
Было личное подсобное хозяйство.

Транспорт
Стояла «по правую сторону Кайской коммерческой дороге» (Список населённых мест Вятской губернии 1859—1873 гг.).

Примечания

Ссылки
Упразднённые населённые пункты Слободского района
Населённые пункты, упразднённые в 1988 году


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Just recently I was sent a link of a live performance by TN'T that I hadn't seen before. It was the Harlem Music Showcase series Harlem NYC published by Black Latino Media. Though the performance is from several years back it may be our most relevant live performance ever. Trish and I were performing songs from our new release Don't Let Go for the first time. But what makes it even more relevant, is it was our last time on stage together as shortly afterwards Trish was diagnosed with GBM.


Fishermen in Sri Lanka currently use kerosene for night fishing, which causes environmental pollution and CO2 emissions. The Global Nature Fund (GNF), in cooperation with its two local partners, fostered the introduction of more efficient LED and compact fluorescent lamps to replace the traditional kerosene lamps. The batteries used are recharged in five services centres, that were established as part of the project. Main activities of the project were the instalment of demonstration systems, providing of equipment to a crucial number a fishermen and intensive information and training activities as part of a greater strategy for global replication and implementation of efficient lighting systems.
This project was implemented at the lakes and wetlands of Bolgoda, Madampe, Maduganga, Maella, Malal and Lungamwehera in Sri Lanka. Bolgoda is the largest natural lake in Sri Lanka with a rich biodiversity. Over 40 fish species live in this stretch of water and the local communities rely heavily on the fish and prawns as a main source of food and income. At the lakes fishermen traditionally use kerosene lamps for night fishing with canoes and for catching prawns in traditional Ja-Kotu systems. The introduction of efficient lamps, specifically LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps), for night fishing was intended to reduce the use of fossil fuels and its associated negative effects on health and environment. From an income perspective it is also important to reduce dependence on fossil fuels as their price on the world energy markets is rising and becoming increasingly volatile. The project was coordinated by Global Nature Fund and was implemented by the local partner organisations EMACE Foundation and Nagenahiru Foundation. The project started with a detailed socio- economic survey to obtain clear data about the lighting systems already in use and the number of fishermen in the region who carry out night fishing. As well as introducing sustainable lighting systems, training the users and technicians was another important element for the success of the project.
The first part of the project relates to the prawn catching. The traditional prawn catching systems called Ja-Kotu are made of interwoven bamboo panels which consist of two units of three interconnected catching chambers fitted with non-return devices. Fishermen light seven kerosene lamps in each Ja-Kotu, six in each catching chamber and one lamp at the outer stand. The seven kerosene lamps consume between 3.0 and 3.5 litres/kerosene per night.
In the context of this project 50 prawn traps were equipped with LED systems. Special attention was paid to the colour and light intensity of the different LED lamps as these factors were important to assure the acceptance of the new lighting systems by the fishermen. Each Ja-Kotu is fitted with six LEDs and a 12V (20 Amp) sealed lead battery to power the LEDs.
The second part of the project relates to the fishing with canoes. Traditionally, during the night, fishermen light kerosene lamps to illuminate and attract fish in rivers, tanks and lagoons. In the context of the project 500 kerosene lamps were replaced by CFLs. The design is powered by a rechargeable 12V 4-6 Amp sealed lead acid battery.
Six service centres were set up in the project area to manage the maintenance of the new lighting systems and the capacity- building of the fishermen. The centres provide technical support, educate the fishermen to handle the new systems, hand out spare parts, carry out minor repairs, replace batteries and bulbs and give information on the recycling system for batteries and bulbs. Moreover, the centres maintain quick-charger systems to recharge batteries quickly. As the national electricity grid in Sri Lanka covers the project area and electricity is subsidised, in general the batteries are charged by conventional electricity from the grid. But for demonstration and testing purposes sixteen 30W photovoltaic units are used at Ja-Kotus to charge the batteries in an environmental sustainable way.
The monthly payments for the kerosene lighting systems were about €15 (SLR 2500) for each canoe fisherman and €50 (SLR 8200) for a Ja-Kotu team of 7 to 8 fishermen. This is up to 30% of the monthly income. The steep price increase of kerosene on the world market since 2004 and the reduction of Sri Lankan subsidies for fuel created an environment where fishermen were willing to test the new efficient lighting systems in order to gain economic advantages. The running costs of the new systems, mainly the charging of the batteries, are negligible, because electricity is still (due to subsidies) relatively cheap. But most fishermen face difficulties in paying the initial cost of €36 to €45 (SLR 6000 to 7500) upfront, although this amount is already subsidised by 50%. To alleviate this obstacle the fishermen can make the payment in 5 monthly installments of about SLR 600 (€3.60). This payment is low in relation to the running costs of kerosene lamps. Due to this economic advantage, many fishermen in the region have become interested in using efficient lighting systems.
Burning kerosene for night fishing has several environmental disadvantages: from a global perspective the CO2 emissions are the central factor. In this project, CO2 emissions were reduced by roughly 400 to 600 tonnes per year (the variance depends on the estimates about the average number of nights in a year that are used for fishing; estimates ranging from 180 to 300 nights). This high reduction results from the very inefficient conversion of kerosene to light. In the process of burning kerosene, most of the energy is converted to heat and not light. Local disadvantages of using kerosene for night fishing are the accidental kerosene spillages that cause pollution of the ecosystem and contaminate the water and the catch.
The financial burden for the fishermen of using kerosene for night fishing is significant. Fuel costs alone consume between 20% and 30% of the household income. The efficient lamps, therefore, enable the fishermen to have more disposable household income. In addition, the better performance of the new lighting systems (in comparison to the traditional kerosene lamps) benefits the fishermen and prawn catchers in various ways: the lights can be used in windy or rainy conditions, the catch is no longer at risk of contamination from kerosene spills and the accidental burning of traps is no longer a possibility. All these effects contribute to reducing poverty levels for the fishermen's families.
In total, kerosene lamps used by 504 canoe fishermen and 50 Ja-Kotu systems were replaced by efficient lamps. The resultant decrease in kerosene use amounted to 200,000 litres per year and CO2 emissions were reduced by 600 tonnes per year. Additionally, the local ecosystems benefits from the switch to sustainable lighting systems. From a social perspective 850 households (or about 4000 people) have improved their standard of living – and this does not include the indirect beneficiaries (e.g. fish traders). The six service centres in the project area contribute to the sustainability of the development by supporting the fishermen in the use of efficient lamps.
The potential to replicate the measures undertaken in the project is very good. 85,000 canoe fishermen operate in the southern coastal water bodies of Sri Lanka, burning more than 100,000 litres of kerosene per night (equivalent to between 18 and 30 million litres per year). This fossil fuel use has been significantly reduced by the introduction of efficient lamps. The project helped to raise awareness among local and national politicians, media representatives and the population about the many advantages of efficient lamps.
To make the lighting system 100% environmentally sustainable the batteries would have to be charged using renewable energy. Therefore sixteen solar photovoltaic systems were installed for testing and demonstrating purposes. However, as the electricity from the grid is highly subsidised in Sri Lanka and photovoltaic energy is still relatively expensive and has high initial investment costs, this solution was not economically feasible. Despite this drawback, using grid electricity to charge the batteries is an economic solution that reduces CO2 emissions and helps to alleviate the poverty of local fishermen.


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In the identical 12 months as Kristeva's e book, the brilliant film-maker Guillermo del Toro (later to make such acclaimed films as Pan's Labyrinth, 2006) directed his first movie, Cronos. Cronos is a horror film and, like many horror films, it's a parable. It considerations a person who discovers a wierd gadget hidden inside an historical statue. He accidentally triggers its mechanism and, with a whirring of intricate gear wheels, the small machine painfully attaches itself to his hand so that he can not remove it until an insect hidden inside has sunk addictive venom into his veins. He'll now need to use the gadget repeatedly to remain alive, while additionally struggling a craving for human blood.


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The Russian Federation increased its oil production by almost 3%
Russian oil exports to Europe also grew considerably.
04.May.16 6:52 AM
By Anna Nekrasova
For the period from January to April our country has increased production of resources such as oil and gas, by almost 3 %. In particular, the data of the Central dispatching management of energy state that in the past four months of the current year the volume of production increased by 2.7 %, or $ 179,748 million tons in annual terms.
According to information, only last month Russia produced 44,368 million tons of oil. While average daily production totalled 10,841 million barrels.
So, for the mentioned period the volume of oil production of the company "Rosneft" has reached 62,252 million tons, the production volume of LUKOIL – 27,621 million tons, "Surgutneftegaz" – 20,304 million tons, Gazprom Neft – 11,841 million tons, the production volume of Tatneft amounted to 9,215 million tons, Slavneft – 5,015 million tons, Bashneft – 7,040 million tons and RussNeft – 2,248 million tons.
It is known that the volume of Russian oil deliveries to Far abroad from January to April reached 77,286 million tons more than last year decreased by 6.1 %.


What a great night! A big thanks to all who helped make opening night a hit!
Michaela Jebb for taking pics.
Ben Charbonneau for running the press.
Jonas McCaffery for counting our numbers–345 people walked through our doors!
Sara Farrell Okamura, one of the artist's, also from North Adams, for inviting so many of her friends!
Margo Lemieux, another one of the artist's who made the trek from eastern Massachusetts for the evening.
One of our favorite parts of the evening was how many people really stopped and looked at the work. Many people took the time to read the statements (posted next to the art), examine the artworks and talk about what the artist was communicating. We even experienced a random act of poetry performance, and many people stopped to listen.
You can see all our pics by going to our flickr feed. These are the ones that really show off how you, our visitor engaged with this exhibit.
Please come visit the show. Bring your students if you are teachers. Bring your friends. Spend some time with the art. And then talk about how you might visually represent something important to you.


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Who's Early Voting, Red or Blue?
Who's Early Voting, Red or Blue?
Blucher or Grouchy?
If we break this election, actually an important event in world history, into whether red or blue triumph, we can recall another matter when history was literally decided on colors.
Waterloo, Belgium. June, 1815. It's near the end of the battle and the French under Napoleon have the advantage. The British under Wellington and their allies are faltering. But an Army hasn't arrived on the field yet. It's either Blucher's Prussians (Germans), allied with the British, or a part of the French under Grouchy. Grouchy had been told by Napoleon to stay between Blucher and the battleground, thus not letting Blucher come to the aid of the British. Now, as the day grew later and vision decreased due to weather conditions, an Army approached from the west. But was it Blucher or Grouchy?
The light was dimming and the Prussians wore black. The French wore dark blue. You could hardly tell the difference from afar. Neither Napoleon nor Wellington knew if friend or foe approached.
It was…Blucher and the Prussians. Grouchy had not done his job and the French lost at Waterloo by a color swatch. And with that, world history changed. It was also the last time between 1815 and 1949 that the Germans were the good guys.
Thus, who is voting so early? The red or the blue? As Stendahl would ask, the scarlet or the black? Probably different people in different states. However, the clear advantage lies with the Democrats.
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They have encouraged mail-in early voting because they can control it. We have no idea how many of these early mail-in ballots are real or fake harvested ballots. We don't know how many ballots were intentionally or unintentionally misplaced by postal union members. We don't know how many have been substituted or thrown away. But given Democrat past behavior, we can assume a good number of them are of suspicious origin and/or have been manipulated in some way. And who does that as a matter of course? Democrats.
You can also bet, even though so many ballots will already be in county election offices weeks before the election, that there will be massive delays in securing and counting ballots. This will especially be true in Republican areas. While the wait is extended Democrats will claim victory and dismiss the need for further counting. The media and many elite facets of American society will back them up.
The only things the president will have on his side will be the law and many of the American people. But even that might not be enough if Biden looks clearly in the lead after the smoke clears from Election Night. The pressure on the president to concede, perhaps some from fellow Republicans, will be intense. Will he or won't he? The difference will be between red and blue, black and blue, Blucher and Grouchy.
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