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Year of Wonders and Caleb's Crossing
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Year of Wonders is a book about the plague, but it is also so much more than that. Anna lives in a small village in England in 1666. She has two small children and a hard working husband. Despite her struggles with her relationship with her father, and a new minister, things are generally going well for Anna. Unfortunately the true history of the village, as discovered by Brooks, creates a tragic backdrop for Anna's fictional life. First, Anna's husband dies in a mining accident, and to help ends meet, Anna takes in a boarder from London. Shortly after this, her boarder suddenly dies, and people in her village begin falling fatally sick. The death of Anna's husband is only the beginning of the upheaval that Anna is to survive. Near the end of the book, everything that she has known was turned up on its head.
Geraldine Brooks came upon a sign at the location of the village and did quite a bit of research to create fictional characters and events. Though all the action takes place in the small quarantined village, the language is lush and the characters vivid.
Like Year of Wonders, Caleb's Crossing is based on a few brief true historic details that Brooks uses to create a powerful female character and weave a truly engaging story. We learn that in 1665 a native Wampanoag man, Caleb Cheeshahteaumauk, graduates from Harvard - true story. Using that small bit of truth, we meet the characters Caleb and the island's minister's daughter, Bethia in Brooks' newest novel. They forge a friendship in their early years, drawn together by a strong curiosity about the natural world and a deep love of learning. As they grow older, religion and family place pressures to keep their friendship a secret. Bethia's formal education goes nowhere. Her frustration and resignation about this is extremely touching and powerful.
These women are survivors in books with a strong sense of place, and I am reminded of Miss July from The Long Song by Andrea Levy even though the time period is very different.
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Dustin Christofferson, Precision Ag Specialist
Dustin Christofferson is an expert at determining what a grower needs on their operation to achieve better results. He spends time listening to growers' unique concerns and desires, and in their fields, he gets a first-hand look at where adjustments can be made to help a grower be more profitable.
How does Dustin determine the best fit for each grower? He explains, "It really comes down to listening. We're listening to each grower's biggest struggles. Their complaints, their downfalls, any negative effects they may have experienced last season or seasons before. Precision ag is about finding a grower's biggest struggle and identifying the equipment and technology that's going to help him overcome it."
For Dustin, it also comes down to building relationships with the growers. "It really involves getting out with them in their fields, taking a look at the crops and the equipment that they're using, and then walking them through a specific plan that could provide better outcomes for their operation."
Last harvest, Dustin identified a technology that would be beneficial for his customer Jeff Hanson: 360 Yield Savers. Dustin explains how the technology works: "A normal gathering chain will allow corn kernels to slip under the combine head and onto the ground before they're captured. The 360 Yield Saver technology uses a brush system that helps cushion the ears when they come into the head as well as capture individual kernels, making sure that we capture all the yield potential. 1-2 kernels per square foot could equal more than a bushel across a field, so the savings add up very quickly."
Jeff has seen impressive results since the installation. Dustin says, "At the end of harvest, it's important for growers to take advantage of all those bushels they've grown – and we want to get every last kernel. The 360 Yield Savers allowed Jeff to see his hard work really come to fruition. While riding in the combine after the installation, we realized we were able to get everything we were looking for and then some."
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Mini Reviews: Graphic Novels – Galdranorn and the Fury, iZombie Vol. 3, Sex Criminals Vol. 3
11/21/2018 | Mini Reviews, Reading, Reviews (Books)
Tags: Books, Chip Zdarsky, Chris Roberson, DoubleThickCustard, Fantasy, Galdranorn and the Fury, Gay (Love Interest), Gay (Main Character), Ghosts/Spirits, Graphic Novel, High Fantasy, iZombie Series, iZombie Vol. 3, LGBTQIA, Matt Fraction, Michael Allred, Mini Reviews Category, Mummies, Other Supernatural, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy, Reading, Reading Category, Reviews (Books) Category, Sex Criminals Series, Sex Criminals Vol. 3, Shifters, Webcomic, Zombies |
In Galdranorn and the Fury, Ceres, a snow creature, wakes up in Galdranorn's home after being poisoned and, upon realizing how terrible Galdranorn's life has been, decides to help him. In iZombie Vol. 3, zombie girl Gwen and her friends get into more supernatural trouble, and a bigger threat gets closer. In Sex Criminals Vol. 3, Jon and Suzie attempt to find others like them in order to join forces and stop the sex cops. Enjoy my mini reviews for these three graphic novels!
Galdranorn and the Fury by DoubleThickCustard
Title: Galdranorn and the Fury
Author: DoubleThickCustard
Genre: Graphic Novel, Webcomic, Fantasy, High Fantasy, LGBTQIA
More Info: Webcomic
Tags: Other Supernatural, Gay (Main Character), Gay (Love Interest)
This wasn't the most intricate or realistic story ever written---it was really just about two beings being thrown into each others' paths and was kinda instalove-y---but I enjoyed it! Honestly, it was the artwork that really drew me in and that I loved the most. The coloring was simplistic with mostly a soft blue-ish white and green-ish sepia tones, plus the occasional splash of red for blood, but it worked in a way that was gorgeous, and the drawings themselves were gorgeous too. I did enjoy the characters and the story too though. Both characters were so sassy in such a dry kind of way. And once I learned Galdranorn's story and saw the things he'd written in the journal, I felt terrible for the poor man and could understand why he was such a misanthrope. And the romance was sweet, though do be aware there's a lot of nudity and some very explicit x-rated activity. From what I understand, it's just the beginning of what's supposed to be a whole longer thing, but I can't find any more about these two. This works well enough alone though just as a story about two characters falling in love and one of them getting a kind of second chance to have a better life.
*This review is based on the webcomic. Other formats may have differences I am not aware of. (Though at the time of writing this review, there are no other formats available that I can find anyway.)*
iZombie Vol. 3: Six Feet Under and Rising by Chris Roberson, Michael Allred
Title: iZombie Vol. 3: Six Feet Under and Rising
Author: Chris Roberson, Michael Allred
Publisher: Vertigo
Series: iZombie
Book Number: Volume 3
Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
More Info: Goodreads, Amazon, Publisher
Tags: Zombies, Ghosts/Spirits, Shifters, Mummies
I liked the same things about this one as I liked about the previous volumes---great characters, fun supernatural stuff, gorgeous art. This one also had more story, like the last volume. The twists were good too. It was a fun read. And I was cracking up so much when Amon was going off on this whole passionate speech about skee ball. It was such a random, unexpected thing for anyone to be so passionate about, let alone a many-thousand-year-old, snazzily-dressing, brandy/whiskey-drinking, formal mummy. This is a really short review, but I don't really know what else to say other than this is just a cool series.
You Can Also Find My Review Here: Goodreads | Amazon
Sex Criminals Vol. 3 by Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky
Title: Sex Criminals Vol. 3
Author: Matt Fraction, Chip Zdarsky
Publisher: Image Comics
Series: Sex Criminals
Tags: Other Supernatural
I don't know why, but this series has been going downhill for me :-/ It wasn't that I didn't enjoy this while reading, but so far I've found each volume less funny than the previous one, and this one just didn't leave much of an impression on me. I barely even remembered what happened in it an hour after reading it. Part of the problem might be that I wasn't even sure what any of the characters were trying to do. I know Suzie and Jon want revenge on the sex cops, but I didn't see how contacting the others like them were going to help them accomplish that. Same for Myrtle and how I didn't understand why she was sleeping with the psychiatrist. So I guess I was entertained while reading, but not particularly invested.
Have you read any of these graphic novels?
Do you like when graphic novels use colors in interesting ways?
Have you ever read about a character with a very unexpected passion?
Have you ever read something and kind of immediately forgotten it?
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10 thoughts on "Mini Reviews: Graphic Novels – Galdranorn and the Fury, iZombie Vol. 3, Sex Criminals Vol. 3"
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy 11/21/2018 at 9:26 AM
I need to check out the iZombie series, I really enjoyed the TV show😁
I haven't seen the TV show. I'd be curious to know how they compare!
Do you watch iZombie? If so, how do the graphic novels compare to the show? I love the show.
I haven't seen it, but I feel like I've heard the show is pretty different, because the comic is more of a cohesive story altogether.
Dani Eide 11/22/2018 at 7:55 PM
Your reviews were spot on. I love the artist's drawing style in Gladranorn and how color was used. Sex Criminals started out so funny, I loved the humor. But that seems to be going to the wayside. Haven't read iZombie. Didn't know it was a TV show. I know graphic novels are so labor intensive, I'm sorry the story(s) have gotten lost. Thanks Kristen! ❤❤
Oh, yay, that's awesome that you've read some of these too! Yeah, I absolutely loved the first volume of sex criminals, but it has really lost a lot of the humor and charm.
Karen 11/23/2018 at 12:58 PM
I kind of love that washed out/muted look of that first cover.
I dabble din comics earlier this year but then went to ALA and didn't have time. Maybe I can start up again in 2019.
Karen @ For What It's Worth
The art is super pretty. The whole comic uses color in a really unique way.
I definitely think you should try comics again :-)
Gayathri 11/24/2018 at 5:45 AM
I have watched a few episodes of the TV show iZombie so the comic one seems very inviting for me. Great reads.
I haven't seen the show, but I hope you like the comic if you give it a try!


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So, January started well. I even managed a run with Toby dog on New Year's Day. I often regard this as the hardest run of the year so I thought I'd manage to keep up with Mind's RED (Run Every Day) no problem (spoiler alert- I didn't!).
We had a lovely New Year's Day celebrating with Mum, Jo and Cerys.
We began the new year as we meant to go on with a day out at Manor Wildlife Park-we'll make lots of visits there this year as we have Double Bubble passes.
Sadly on 5th January poor mum ended up back in hospital with her asthma. Thankfully though it wasn't as bad as last time and she managed to stay out of intensive care. I'm pleased to say she's home now and doing well again.
We changed our family car while mum was in hospital. We've stuck with a Vauxhall Zafira as it works well for our family of six. I have to remember that our new car is a petrol model as I've been used to fuelling with diesel for the last twelve years! I was sad to say goodbye to our old car (pictured above) but thankfully our new car feels very similar to drive so I got used to it quickly (and love the heated seats!).
Toby dog was very happy when mum was discharged from hospital (as we all were!).
We enjoyed a lovely day visiting the little chapel at St Govan's Head.
We booked our summer holiday- I'm so looking forward to family time in the sun!
We followed this with lunch at The George's, Haverfordwest.
I went to watch Darkest Hour with mum and Danny. The following day I took the kids to see Wonder. They're now reading the book. Both were really enjoyable films.
Me and Jo went out out with a group of mates for a friend's birthday memorial drinks. 💔 We met up with Andy later too and I'm determined to go out more and see more people this year.
Mum usually has Fridays off work so we try to have a child free catch up. We planned to go to Gingers but it was packed so we went to Spoon Me where I had a delicious vegan burger. Jo couldn't make it as Cerys was poorly but we'll meet up for lunch soon.
Then Jo and I went out for birthday drinks with a friend- we had a lovely evening at the Harbourmaster, Nos Da Bar and Hamiltons.
Ceri and I attended The Wales Blog Awards in Newport (full post coming soon). We also had a lovely meal at Zizzis and it was an overall fun night!
Jo and I took all the kids to see Early Man at the Torch Theatre (there are lots of good films on there at the moment).
I finished reading All That She Can See by Carrie Hope Fletcher (thanks for lending it to me Ceri). It was a very interesting take on feelings.
Dave bought me vegan truffles from Trwffl (for a small town we're so lucky to have lots of vegan choices).
As I mentioned earlier I completely failed the Run Every Day challenge. I have been out on short runs and also a couple of long walks with a friend (which is as good for my sole as for my my fitness levels). I had a bad cold just after mum was discharged from hospital (I think I ran out of adrenaline), got over it but have just caught another one so I haven't exercised for a few days. I've been trying to nourish my body with soup and vegetables (thanks Dave ❤). We've also got cards for our local sports centre and have been swimming so it's a start!
I filled in my tax return on time (phew) but haven't done as much as I'd have like work wise (must work smarter in February!). I've also not done much crafting or baking so that has to be addressed this month!
The kids have settled into their new school, I just hope the traffic settles down soon so it can be safer for the children. It's still feels strange that I haven't been inside their school yet. They've settled into a routine of reading and homework too.
What did you get up to this January?


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Otto Emil Franz Ulrich Busse (; 6 December 1867 – 3 February 1922) was a German pathologist. Busse was born in Gühlitz, Prignitz, Germany.

He studied medicine at the University of Greifswald, and subsequently became an assistant to Paul Grawitz (1850–1932), (his future father-in-law) at Greifswald. Afterwards he moved to Posen (today Poznań, Poland), where in 1904 he became a professor of pathology. From 1911 until 1922 he was professor of pathological anatomy at the University of Zurich, where he died.

In 1894 Busse was the first to provide a written account of cryptococcosis, caused by a yeast-like fungus now known as Cryptococcus neoformans. This he discovered in a patient with chronic periostitis of the tibia. At the time he called the fungus Saccharomyces hominis. During the same time period, Francesco Sanfelice cultured the yeast-like fungus from peach juice, naming the fungus Saccharomyces neoformans. Infection caused by the fungus has also been referred to as "Busse-Buschke disease", named in conjunction with dermatologist Abraham Buschke (1868–1943).

See also
Hanns von Meyenburg

References
 NCBI One hundred years of cryptococcosis. Medical mycology in the 19th century in Greifswald
 PrignitzLexikon (translated biography of Otto Busse)
 Busse-Buschke disease @ Who Named It

German pathologists
1867 births
1922 deaths
People from Białogard
University of Greifswald alumni
Academic staff of the University of Greifswald
Academic staff of the University of Zurich
People from the Province of Brandenburg
20th-century German physicians
20th-century German scientists

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Home Art + Culture The 68th Dubrovnik Summer Festival to be opened tonight !
Dubrovnik Summer Festival, founded in 1950s, the time when the western part of Europe was growing in theatres and various music events, is continuing again this year, for the 68th time.
The festival lasts for 47 days, from the 10th of July to 25th of August, and each year it brings a rich choice of different cultural events for the audience to enjoy. Theatre, ballet, opera, classical and jazz music, exhibitions, and many other events are be enjoyed by more than thousand of visitors, growing year after year.
The ambient of the festival's events becomes ever so interesting because of the locations of the performances. So you can enjoy the music events in the Rector's Palace built in the 14th century, or for an example on fortress Lovrijenac and Revelin, but there are different events all over the Old Town of Dubrovnik. Some even on the island of Lokrum, believed to be cursed – read all about it here. This year, visitors will be able to enjoy three premieres, the opera Orlando and two theatre plays: Messrs. Glembay and Victory Over the Enemies. There are also returns of La bottega del caffe and Othello, both shows loved by the audience. Furthermore, you can attend a couple of other theatre plays, quite a few music events and ballet.
Surely the program will surpass the expectations of many. If you visit the festival, make sure to share your post with #dubrovnikfestival!
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The real reason you should study in Norway is to understand why this small country is number 1 in productivity per worker, with almost 50% more gross domestic product per hour than the UK. But how do Norwegian leaders get their workers to deliver such impressive numbers?
Studying in Norway will give you a full grasp of the Scandinavian leadership model. You will understand how the inherent Norwegian mentality for equality and a flat hierarchy provide such an effective work force, by experiencing it first hand.
But Norway is also beautiful!
Norway is the northernmost country in Europe and includes a great variety of natural scenery. The span from the lowlands in the southeast to the spectacular fjords and high mountains and coastline in the west and north is very striking. If you enjoy hiking and huge outdoor experiences, this is a fantastic place to be.
Since oil was discovered off the coast in 1969 Norwegians have enjoyed a high standard of living. It is a safe society and the crime rate is low. It has an attractive labour market and the unemployment rate is only 4.6 per cent (June 2016). Norway has an open economy with many international corporations and extensive foreign trade.
It is a welfare society where it is quite possible to combine a challenging career with family life and leisure.
Norway is a world leader in industries such as oil and gas, oil and gas services, renewable energy, shipping, telecommunications, high-tech products and fish farming. If you are planning a career in any of the aforementioned industries, studying in Norway and at BI will provide you with a huge advantage.
Norwegians are very clever. They basically tax anything that is either unhealthy for you or bad for the environment. Thus, alcohol and cigarettes can be expensive, as well as fuel if you own a car. Today electric cars have become quite common and Norway has earned a reputation as a leading country in green initiatives.
Health care is rather affordable and the amazing outdoor experiences are free! If you join the Norwegian Trekking Association or other similar associations, you can stay at some of their mountain cabins for minimal fees.
Your fellow students will also show you where you can find good deals. Student housing is subsidised by the government, so housing is very affordable and at a very high standard. In addition, the prices at student pubs are always very reasonable.


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Q: A singular $n-$cube and a circumference defined the border than 2-cube This is an exercise from "Calculus on Manifolds" by Michel Spivack (first edition, p.100):

If $c$ is a singular $1$-cube in $\mathbb{R}^2-\{0\}$, with $c(0)=c(1)$, show that there is an integer $n$ such that $c-c_{i,n}=\partial c^2$ for some $2-$chain $c^2$.

Definitions: A singular $n-$cube in $A\subset \mathbb{R}^n$ is a continous fuction $\alpha:[0,1]^k\to A$. A singular $n-$chain is a sum $\sum^k_{j=1} r_j\alpha_j$, where $\alpha_j$ is a singular $n-$cube and $r_j\in \mathbb{R}$.
So, in this case, $c$ is a curve in $\mathbb{R}^2$ and $c_{1,n}$ is a circumference with radio $1$ and a total of $n$ laps around the origin.
I can consider a line that intersects the origin, and if $\{U_{+}, U_{-}\}$ is an open cover of $\mathbb{R^2}-\{0\}$, then $\{c^{-1}(U_{+}), c^{-1}(U_{-})\}$ is an open cover of $[0,1]$.
I have problems to properly write the proof.
Is this a correct idea? How can I end the proof?
Thanks.

A: Here's a quick proof if you know that $\pi_1(S^1,x)\simeq \mathbb{Z}$.
Since $\mathbb{R}^2-\{0\}$ is homotopy equivalent to the circle, after choosing a basepoint $x$, we have $\pi_1(\mathbb{R}^2-\{0\},x)\simeq \mathbb{Z}$. We can take the curve $c_{i,1}$ as a generator for this group. By definition of the group structure on $\pi_1$, we have
$$c_{i,n}=nc_{i,1}\;.$$
Now choose any loop $c$. Then $c$ must be in some homotopy class of loops, which implies that it is homotopic to one of the $c_{i,n}$ and the homotopy between the two gives the desired 2-chain.

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Wonderful finish. Which brand? Will you be detailing the logo?
I really like all the finishes it went through - the bead blasted, the high gloss black and the crackle. Lucky you have so many Fulvias - you could have a different finish on each. You've got a very nice finish there. I did mine about 20 years ago, heated it in the oven, then a couple of coats then back in the oven. It's a finer crackle than yours but has lasted very well with a few chips here and there. Not original, but I sanded the Lancia lettering back to metal.
Thanks for that information Simon. Much appreciated.
I have not yet tackled a petrol tank, but I was amused to see on a restoration blog (I'm sure it wasn't on here, but it might have been) a tank strapped to the front of the drum of a concrete mixer!!! That would definitely save a lot of arm ache. There was no mention as to what it was that was rattling around in the tank!!!!
When you see it like that you realise the angle of the engine is quite dramatic.
May I offer a serious word of warning about hovering and petrol tanks. Most vacuum cleaners (not all) use the ingested air to cool the motor which, being electric, is prone to occasional sparks. If there are any petrol fumes being sucked up you can create a quite effective bomb! Cylinder vacuum cleaners tend to fire their innards out the back like a bazooka.
Thanks for the warning - I will be more careful in the future, but it is a very effective way of getting the dust out !
Looks like the car may have been red in the past from the under bonnet shots.
When the top corner of my Fulvia tank rotted through I was told by specialists it would have to be filled with inert gas etc. A neighbour who builds his own motorsport engines and competition cars offered to repair it. I mentioned the inert gas conversation and he replied 'No, I'll just leave it upside down outside for a couple of weeks'. There were no explosions in the village following this and he presented me with a beautifully repaired tank even having recreated the ribbing on the top. I do remember years ago a Classic and Sportscar journalist who should have known better decided a good way to defume his tank would be to wave a blow torch over the filler opening to 'burn the fumes off'. I think he more or less destroyed his garden shed.
I am a little surprised at the apparent surface rust etc in the engine bay. Looking back there is a photo of the brake servo which appears to be black. Was the engine bay painted with underbody seal or similar? And if so why? Also there appears to be very little original red paint showing. Not criticizing - just curious.
The old school method was to run a pipe from the exhaust into the tank and run the engine for a while ... I have never tried this for two reasons. 1) no-one ever defined exactly how long a while is and 2) I am a coward!!!


베이 호텔에서 며칠 밤을 묵 oxwich 좋은 욕실과 자쿠지 욕조 하이라이트, 친절한 직원들과 훌륭한 위치에 있는 정말 친절하고. 강력 추천합니다. 고워 매우 편안한 곳을 방문하는 대부분의 최고급 호텔 주변 만 oxwich.
Are you open for coffee / meals in the day at this time of the year? Are you user friendly for a large wheelchair? Many thanks.
Yes definitely open and welcoming to all but I'm sure a 'phone call to the hotel to discuss wheel chair arrangments would clarify and confirm your needs.
Hi, is there room for a cot/Moses basket in the static caravan bedrooms?
There seem to be more and more 'dog friendly' places around, even including refreshment places which aren't supposed to allow dogs? Are there many dogs in the main hotel or just mainly the cottages?
i notice there are pods at this hotel .are they close to marquee + suitable for access for someone with walking difficulties.
All pretty close to the marquee but there are steps and an incline. Depends on level of walking difficulty. I have a poor knee but it was OK.


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Yukonomist: Yukonaverse Versus Metaverse – Yukon News
Are you tired of the Yukonaverse these days?
Is the ice dam on your roof transmogrifying itself via your window wells into a puddle of soggy drywall in the basement? Are you and your vehicle both covered in a thin uncleanable layer of brown Yukon road slime? Is your city council planning a $30 million dollar prestige headquarters for itself while simultaneously pushing to elongate the accountability gap between elections from three years to four?
If so, perhaps you should spend more time in the metaverse.
Neal Stephenson came up with the idea for the metaverse in his mind-bending novel Snow Crash in 1992. The original metaverse was a virtual world where your online self, or "avatar," could hang out and escape the real world, which in the novel included fearsome Aleutian assassins armed with nuclear weapons and anarcho-capitalist mini-states floating in the Pacific Ocean.
The real estate in the original metaverse was owned by a tech tycoon who also controlled the digital access points. Poor people who couldn't afford a high-bandwidth connection showed up in the metaverse as low-resolution black-and-white avatars. Addicted users known as "gargoyles" stayed connected all day, and wandered the real world wearing portable access goggles on their heads.
What was impossibly futuristic 30 years ago is now here. Or at least a proto version of it is. In fact, each rival tech giant seems to have its own metaverse for you to visit.
I saw an educator from Seattle (in real life) demonstrate a metaverse classroom in Altspace VR, Microsoft's version. The student avatars sit at sleek Scandinavian tables arcing around the teacher's desk. A globe with a pin for each student's real-world location spins on the desk, and the class presentation appears on a giant screen on the wall. As a teaching aid, a 3D model of the solar system rotated quietly to one side.
Students can ask questions, and the teacher uses a Darth Vader-like laser pointer to illustrate key points.
You can also go to a huge variety of events such as Altspace Trivia Night, a Creative Writing Meetup or the Rainbow Bridge pet loss grieving meeting. You can choose a Bible study event where your avatar can pick up a cross and carry it, or a "taboo-free" 18+ dance party complete with virtual costume concierge and German Melodic Techno beats. I accidentally attended a coding seminar for people building new parts of the metaverse. Hundreds of comedy nights, meditation sessions, birthday parties and even weddings are on the menu.
If you're having trouble getting your own house in Whitehorse, or just need some downtime between emotionally exhausting avatar events, the Altspace is adding new vacant lots known as "white spaces" every month. You can design and build your own home where you can hang out and host events with other avatars.
The new metaverses include features that you might like in real life. You can mute specific people at parties. You can adjust your jaw shape, hat accent or beard style with the click of a button. If you find yourself in an awkward situation at one of the Campfire events, where you meet new avatar friends and discuss everything from your feelings to how to use your laser pointer, you can just yank the plug out of the wall and disconnect.
There are many competing metaverses out there, each with a slightly different feel and set of rules.
If you feel you haven't already donated enough personal data to enrich Silicon Valley billionaires, you can also try the version of the metaverse owned by Facebook's parent company, Meta.
My Yukon guide to the Facebook metaverse helped me find a ski hill and head down the slopes, but it wasn't really the same. On the plus side, when I wandered out of the gondola the computer just put me back in rather than letting me fall to my death.
Skiing is weird in the metaverse, since the graphics are cartoonish and no one has legs. Apparently coders haven't yet figured out how to get legs to move realistically, so everyone floats through the metaverse like Baron Harkonnen in Dune.
We also looked for Yukon-related places to visit in the metaverse, but came up totally blank.
Perhaps Yukonstruct should build a snowy part of the metaverse where everyone can ski, watch virtual northern lights and power their snowmobiles off huge jumps before returning to their free chalets on white space lots.
Not all the metaverses are controlled by tech giants keen to vacuum up your personal data.
If you would like to participate in a digital democracy experiment in a world owned by its users, you can try Decentraland. Decentraland's government is called the DAO, short for Decentralized Autonomous Organization. It owns the "smart contracts" that define land ownership, marketplace transactions and its metaverse currency, MANA.
Decentraland citizen-avatars get to vote on things like adding features to land, how to auction off new land, regulation of wearable devices and replacing members of the Security Council. The denizens of Decentraland have already made a bold move with their currency, deleting the private key to the account that controlled the smart contracts underneath MANA. Essentially, they abolished any way for humans to interfere with the algorithms running their digital central bank.
These rules seem obscure. But they will become increasingly important as people spend more time and, eventually, money on real estate and activities in the various metaverses.
Visiting a friendly campfire event today gives a hint of this. The disclaimer says that entering the event irrevocably grants the tech giant behind the platform the right to record your avatar and voice and use it for various commercial purposes without compensation "throughout the universe in perpetuity." This includes all future tech platforms ever invented as well as waiving the right to sue.
The campfire I saw also included an avatar petition protesting how the platform had banned Dave, who was the original creator of the event. Apparently metaverse security banned Dave for being disruptive "whilst he was discussing the helpful info boards."
The metaverse may need lots of lawyer avatars.
Today, the various metaverses feel gimmicky. But so did the early Internet. Give these platforms a few years to improve the coding, and their users a few years to invent new ways to use them, and many readers of this newspaper may find themselves spending more time with goggles on.
It will be years before we understand the economic implications of virtual worlds. Fewer tourists may visit, if people decide they would rather walk among dinosaurs in the metaverse instead of visiting Carcross. On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised in a few years if more than a few Yukoners were working in the metaverse while living in the Yukonaverse.
Keith Halliday is a Yukon economist, author of the Aurore of the Yukon youth adventure novels and co-host of the Klondike Gold Rush History podcast. He is a Ma Murray award-winner for best columnist.
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'The Gentlemen' First Look: Guy Ritchie Will Return to His 'Vintage' Roots After 'Aladdin'
CinemaCon: The project formerly known as "Toff Guys" will be "vintage Guy Ritchie," stars Charlie Hunnam and Henry Golding promise.
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Henry Golding and Charlie Hunnam at STX Entertainment presentation at CinemaCon
For fans of Guy Ritchie's particular brand of action cinema, the news that the "Snatch" and "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" filmmaker was moving into the live-action Disney remake world with this year's "Aladdin" might have been bit worrisome. What about the next "RocknRolla"? Never fear, because Ritchie has already teed up his first post-"Aladdin" film, and if a first look is to be believed, he's back in his classic crime wheelhouse.
Previously known as "Toff Guys" and "Bush," Ritchie's "The Gentlemen" will see the British filmmaker teaming up with mini-major STX Entertainment, which showed off a first look at the film during its Tuesday morning CinemaCon presentation. And it's vintage Ritchie: a crime thriller with plenty of laughs, a majorly stacked cast, and a few gags that might require a bit of a translation across the pond.
The film stars Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant, Matthew McConaughey, Colin Farrell, Henry Golding, Jeremy Strong, and Michelle Dockery in a drug-infused, crime-laden tale about a "very British drug lord" intent on selling off his fortune, and having plenty of trouble doing it. The first trailer showed off Ritchie's sprawling cast of interconnected characters, all of them dabbling in different bits of the drug trade and having a hell of a time while doing it.
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While Ritchie was not on hand for the festivities, stars Hunnam (who also starred in Ritchie's "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword") and Golding were in attendance, and they joined STX head Adam Fogelson to chat a bit more about a film that sees fit to return Ritchie to his roots.
"When I read the script, it's sort of vintage Guy Ritchie," Hunnam said. "I grew up on 'Snatch' and 'Lock, Stock,' so when he sent me this script and invited me to be a part of it, I just jumped at the chance." Golding echoed that same sentiment, adding, "He's got such an iconic way about him, he really sort of created a lot of that sort of genre and camera movement."
One other classic Ritchie-ism also on display in "The Gentlemen": a real affection for improvisation, collaboration, and sometimes just tossing out the script wholesale.
"He's very sort of immersive in his process, he needs to be there on set with his actors to fully realize, even though he's written the script, to realize what it's gonna be," Hunnam said. "It evolves very, very rapidly through the course of the day. It's really remarkable to watch him work in real time. There's many scenes in this film that were excellent on the page, but the entire thing got thrown out in the morning and he just starts writing and we started improvising and playing … and the whole thing has been reimagined."
Hunnam added, "It's kind of a challenge, as actors, often we're very process-oriented, we come with a very clear idea of what we want to do when we arrive. But Guy sort of forces you to be much more fluid, part of that process is what creates the amazing energy that he has in his films. … There's some sort of weird alchemy to his filmmaking, he's deeply collaborative and allows everybody to imbue the project with their own philosophy, their own worldview, and yet it goes through the Guy Ritchie filter."
STX Entertainment will release "The Gentlemen" in 2020.
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FTPS (anche noto come FTPES, FTP-SSL, S-FTP and FTP Secure) è un'estensione del protocollo File Transfer Protocol (FTP) a cui viene aggiunta la cifratura Transport Layer Security (TLS) o Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

FTPS non deve essere confuso con SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), un sottosistema di trasferimento di file sicuri per il Secure Shell (SSH) con cui non è compatibile.

Storia
Il protocollo di trasferimento file è stato implementato nel 1971 per essere utilizzato dalla rete scientifica e di ricerca, ARPANET. L'accesso a ARPANET, durante gli anni settanta, era limitato a un numero ristretto di siti militari, università ed a una ristretta comunità di utenti che potevano operare senza requisiti di sicurezza e privacy all'interno del protocollo.

Mentre ARPANET lasciava il posto a NSFnet e poi a Internet, una popolazione più ampia poteva potenzialmente accedere ai dati percorrendo percorsi sempre più lunghi da client a server.

Nel 1994, la società di browser Internet Netscape ha sviluppato e rilasciato il wrapper del livello di applicazione, il Secure Sockets Layer. Questo protocollo consentiva alle applicazioni di comunicare attraverso una rete in modo privato e sicuro, cercando di evitare intercettazioni, manomissioni e falsificazioni dei messaggi. Questo protocollo potrebbe aggiungere sicurezza a qualsiasi protocollo che utilizza connessioni affidabili, come TCP, ma è stato più comunemente utilizzato da Netscape con HTTP per implementare il protocollo HTTPS.

Il protocollo SSL è stato infine applicato a FTP con una bozza di Request for Comments (RFC) pubblicata alla fine del 1996 anche se l'RFC non è stato finalizzato fino al 2005.

Metodi per invocare la sicurezza
Sono stati sviluppati due metodi per richiamare la sicurezza del client che utilizza il protocollo FTP: impliciti ed espliciti. Mentre il metodo implicito richiede che venga stabilita una Transport Layer Security all'inizio della connessione, che a sua volta interrompe la compatibilità con client e server non compatibili con FTPS, il metodo esplicito utilizza i comandi e le risposte standard del protocollo FTP per aggiornare una connessione da testo normale a una crittografata, consentendo di utilizzare una singola porta di controllo per servire sia client FTPS-aware che FTPS-not-aware. Questo è molto simile al modo in cui HTTPS e STARTTLS implementano il TLS rispettivamente per il protocollo HTTP e SMTP.

Implicito
La negoziazione non è supportata per le configurazioni FTPS implicite. Ci si aspetta che un client comunichi con il server FTPS con un messaggio TLS ClientHello. Se tale messaggio non viene ricevuto dal server FTPS, il server abbandona la connessione.

Per mantenere la compatibilità con i client esistenti che non conoscono FTPS, era previsto che FTPS implicasse l'ascolto sulla porta 990 / TCP IANA per il canale di controllo FTPS e la porta 989 / TCP per il canale di dati FTPS. Ciò consentiva agli amministratori di conservare servizi compatibili con le versioni precedenti sul canale di controllo FTP 21 / TCP.

Si noti che la negoziazione implicita non è stata definita in RFC 4217. Come tale, è considerata un metodo obsoleto e deprecato di negoziazione TLS / SSL per FTP.

Esplicito
Nel metodo esplicito (nota anche come FTPES), un client FTPS deve "richiedere esplicitamente" la sicurezza da un server FTPS e quindi passare a un metodo di crittografia concordato di comune accordo. Se un client non richiede la sicurezza, il server FTPS può consentire al client di continuare in modalità non protetta o rifiutare la connessione.

Il meccanismo per la negoziazione dell'autenticazione e della sicurezza con FTP è stato aggiunto in RFC 2228, che includeva il nuovo comando FTP AUTH. Sebbene questa RFC non definisca esplicitamente alcun meccanismo di sicurezza richiesto, ad esempio SSL o TLS, richiede al client FTPS di contestare il server FTPS con un meccanismo noto. Se il client FTPS comunica con il server FTPS con un meccanismo di sicurezza sconosciuto, il server FTPS risponderà al comando AUTH con il codice di errore 504 (non supportato). I client possono determinare quali meccanismi sono supportati interrogando il server FTPS con il comando FEAT, sebbene i server non debbano necessariamente essere onesti nel rivelare quali livelli di sicurezza supportano. Metodi comuni per invocare la sicurezza FTPS includevano AUTH TLS e AUTH SSL.

Il metodo esplicito è definito in RFC 4217. Nelle versioni successive del documento la conformità FTPS richiedeva che i client negoziassero sempre utilizzando il metodo AUTH TLS.

Transport Layer Security (TLS) / Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

Supporto generale
FTPS include il supporto completo per i protocolli crittografici TLS e SSL, compreso l'uso di certificati di autenticazione della chiave pubblica lato server e certificati di autorizzazione lato client. Supporta anche cifrari compatibili, tra cui AES, RC4, RC2, Triple DES, e DES. Supporta ulteriormente le funzioni hash SHA, MD5, MD4, e MD2.

Scopi dell'utilizzo
In modalità implicita, l'intera sessione FTPS è crittografata. La modalità esplicita differisce dal fatto che il client ha il pieno controllo su quali aree della connessione devono essere crittografate. L'attivazione e la disattivazione della crittografia per il canale di controllo FTPS e il canale dati FTPS possono verificarsi in qualsiasi momento. L'unica restrizione proviene dal server FTPS, che ha la capacità di negare i comandi in base alla politica di crittografia del server.

Secure command channel
La modalità di canale di comando sicuro può essere immessa tramite il prompt dei comandi AUTH TLS o AUTH SSL. Dopo tale periodo, si presume che tutto il controllo di comando tra client e server FTPS sia crittografato. In generale, si consiglia di inserire tale stato prima dell'autenticazione e dell'autorizzazione dell'utente per evitare l'intercettazione di dati di nome utente e password da parte di terzi.

Secure data channel
Il canale dati sicuro può essere inserito attraverso il prompt del comando PROT ma non è abilitato per impostazioni predefinite quando viene emesso il comando AUTH TLS. Dopo tale periodo, si presume che tutte le comunicazioni dei canali di dati tra il client FTPS e il server siano crittografate.

Il client FTPS può uscire dalla modalità canale dati sicuro in qualsiasi momento emettendo un comando CDC (clear data channel).

Motivi per disabilitare la crittografia
Potrebbe non essere vantaggioso utilizzare la crittografia dei canali dati quando si eseguono trasferimenti nei seguenti scenari:
 I file trasferiti sono di natura non sensibile, rendendo inutile la crittografia
 I file trasferiti sono già crittografati a livello di file o stanno passando su una VPN crittografata , rendendo la crittografia ridondante
 Le modalità di crittografia TLS o SSL disponibili non soddisfano il livello di crittografia desiderato. Questo è comune con i client o server FTPS meno recenti che potrebbero essere stati limitati a SSL a 40 bit a causa delle precedenti leggi sull'esportazione con crittografia elevata negli Stati Uniti

Potrebbe non essere vantaggioso utilizzare la crittografia del canale di controllo nei seguenti scenari:
 Utilizzo di FTPS quando il client o il server risiedono dietro un firewall di rete o un dispositivo NAT network address translation
 Uso ripetuto dei comandi AUTH e CCC / CDC da parte di client FTP anonimi all'interno della stessa sessione. Tale comportamento può essere utilizzato come attacco Denial of Service poiché la sessione TLS / SSL deve essere rigenerata ogni volta, utilizzando il tempo del processore del server

Certificati SSL
Proprio come HTTPS, i server FTPS devono fornire un certificato di chiave pubblica. Questi certificati possono essere richiesti e creati utilizzando strumenti come OpenSSL.

Quando questi certificati sono firmati da un'autorità di certificazione attendibile, ciò garantisce che il client sia connesso al server richiesto, evitando un attacco man-in-the-middle. Se il certificato non è firmato da una CA attendibile, il client FTPS potrebbe generare un avviso che indica che il certificato non è valido e può scegliere di accettare quest'ultimo o rifiutare la connessione.

Ciò è in contrasto con il SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), che non presenta certificati firmati ma si basa invece sull'autenticazione Out-of-band delle chiavi pubbliche.

I certificati TLS/SSL possono essere di due tipi: standard e Wildcard. Il primo protegge solo un dominio, mentre il secondo si applica anche ai relativi sottodomini e dà quindi una maggiore sicurezza.

Incompatibilità Firewall
Poiché FTP utilizza una porta secondaria dinamica (per i canali di dati), molti firewall sono stati progettati per interrogare i messaggi di controllo del protocollo FTP al fine di determinare quali connessioni dati secondarie devono consentire. Tuttavia, se la connessione di controllo FTP viene crittografata tramite TLS / SSL, il firewall non può determinare il numero di porta TCP di una connessione dati negoziata tra il client e il server FTP. Pertanto, in molte reti firewall, una distribuzione FTPS fallirà quando funzionerà una distribuzione FTP non crittografata. Questo problema può essere risolto con l'uso di un intervallo specifico di porte per i dati e la configurazione del firewall per l'apertura di queste porte.

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Voci correlate
 Secure copy (SCP)
 SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
 SSH
 Lista di porte standard
 HTTP
 SMTP
 Sistema client/server
 Cifrario

Collegamenti esterni
 Overview of FTPS, and lists of clients, servers, and proxies supporting FTPS
 Curl-loader - an open-source FTPS loading/testing tool

File Transfer Protocol


Last week it was reported that a father lost his driving licence and his job after he was misdiagnosed with epilepsy.
Rod Puckey, 63, claims doctors told him he had epilepsy but in fact, it was just a case of extreme diarrhoea.
Mr Puckey informed the DVLA who said he would not be able to drive for six months, which means that he had to quit his job.
Professionally, he delivers medical supplies around Europe and can travel up to 25,000 miles a year in his car.
Rod has been left unemployed and had his licence revoked due to the misdiagnosis.
He said to the Daily Mirror: "I thought I would let the DVLA know of the illness in case I needed to change my insurance.
"I use my car every single day and was aware of the potential fine so I was doing the right thing.
"I'm very by the book and a law-abiding citizen so why wouldn't I keep them informed? Turns out doing the honest thing really comes round to bite you.
The DVLA requires motorists to inform them of any medical conditions they have that could impede their driving ability.
Motorists who have a condition listed on the DVLA website, which can impact their driving can land £1,000 fine if it contributes to an accident on the road.
A DVLA spokesman said: "It is the ongoing legal responsibility of all drivers to ensure that they are medically fit to drive and notify DVLA of the onset or worsening of a medical condition affecting this.
"If patients are unsure whether they need to tell DVLA about a medical condition that could affect their driving, we would strongly encourage them to speak to their doctor or other healthcare professionals.
"In more complex cases we often need additional information from a driver's GP or other medical professional.
Some medical conditions range from simply problems with anxiety, cancer and depression to the more obscure such as deja vu or Tourettes.
Certain medical conditions will see a driver have their licence instantly revoked, but some will see a the driver lose their licence for a short period of time.
In addition to facing a hefty fine for one of these offences, motorists could also see their insurance premium invalidated and face a jail sentence if it causes a crash.


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So I found these amazing individually wrapped Churro flavored rice crispy treats at Geisslers. Needless to say, my first thought was, well these would be super easy to make ourselves and for a quarter of the price. So yeah, here's what I came up with.
In a large sauce pan over medium-low heat, melt the Butter and 450g Marshmallows until smooth, remove from heat.
Add in the Salt and Vanilla extract, stir to combine.
Add in the Cereal, stirring until combined.
Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes.
Add in 110g Marshmallows, stir to combine.
Turn mixture out into prepared pan and press down into place.
Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes *but not completely. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top. You want it to melt in a little bit.
Allow to set for at least 1 hr then store in an airtight container.
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'Bigs Council' gathers for Celebration of Mentoring Jan. 30
Cape Cod, MA: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands (BBBS) will be celebrating National Mentoring Month with the help of Cape Cod Beer on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6:30pm to 8:30 p.m. at Cape Cod Beer's Brewery.
The Celebration of Mentoring Night, in its fourth year, is once again spearheaded by the "Bigs Council," consisting of 12 Big Brothers and Big Sisters whose goal is to help further and advance the mission of BBBS through volunteer recruitment.
"I am so grateful to the Bigs Council who goes above and beyond to make this event possible," said JR Mell, regional director with BBBS. "This event provides a venue to thank our current Bigs and, for those interested in learning more about becoming a mentor, to meet current Bigs and hear first-hand their experience with the program."
Cape Cod Beer has generously donated the space in honor of National Mentoring Month, and there is no admission fee (although a $10 donation is appreciated). In addition, Cape Cod Title & Escrow, and MyGenerationEnergy, have sponsored to help defray the cost of the event, which will include food, a cash bar, music, lawn style games and raffle items. A Grand Prize Raffle features a 2-night stay at Red Jacket Mountain View Resort in North Conway, NH for four, including daily breakfast and passes to Kahuna Laguna Water Park, generously donated by the Davenport Companies.
"I got involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters about a year ago and it was one of the best decisions of my life," says Bigs Council member Wayne White. "A former colleague had been telling me about the organization and his experiences with his Little. When the Celebration of Mentoring event came around, he convinced me to attend. I met some amazing individuals there who shared their rewarding stories, reinforcing what I already knew. I signed up that night, went through the interview process and was matched with my Little, Jake, a few weeks later."
With more than 92 kids waiting for a mentor, 70 of them boys, BBBS is especially in need of male volunteers. Pre-registration is suggested and guests must be 21 or older to attend.
Registration and more information is available at Eventbrite or at BBBS of Cape Cod & the Islands Facebook Page, or by calling 508-771-5150, x104.


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Q: How to prevent user from setting the end date before the start date using the Shiny dateRangeInput I have a shiny app that a user selects multiple date ranges and I would like to prevent the user from setting the end date before the start date using the dateRangeInput in the lapply function. How do I code this in R? Thanks for looking into this.
Here is my code
       library(shiny)

       ui <-fluidPage(
              checkboxInput("add_trend", "Add Trend(s)"),
              conditionalPanel(condition="input.add_trend === true",
                               numericInput("numoftrends",
                                            label="Number of Linear Trends:",
                             min = 1,
                             max = 10,
                             value = 1,
                             step = 1),
                             uiOutput("num_of_trends"),
                             textOutput("see_ranges")
                ),
             actionButton("submit", "Submit")
        )

       server <- function(input, output, session) {

         output$num_of_trends <- renderUI({
            lapply(1:input$numoftrends, function(i) {
                  dateRangeInput(paste0("date_range_input", i),
                          paste('Trend Date Range Input', i, ':'),

                          separator = " - ",
                          format = "yyyy-mm",
                          startview = 'year',
                          start = "2001-01-01",
                          end   = "2020-12-31",
                          min = "2001-01-01",
                          max = "2020-12-31"
                         )
                })
           })

       trend_list <- reactive({
           out <- list()
          for(i in 1:input$numoftrends) {
           out[[i]] <- input[[paste0("date_range_input", i)]]
            }
          out
       })

        output$see_ranges <- renderPrint({
           print(trend_list())
         })
      }

       shinyApp(ui = ui, server = server)

A: Okay, to not complicate it unnecessarily I will show you a possibility for one dateRangeInput().
In a nutshell: Store the start and end date in a reactiveValue() and set some restrictions for their updates.
As an example i chose to set the start and end date equally if your restrictions are violated.
  global <- reactiveValues(start = "2001-01-01", end= "2020-12-31")

  observe({
    dates <- input[[paste0("date_range_input", 1)]]
    if(!is.null(dates)){
     if(dates[1] <= global$end){
       global$start <- dates[1]
     }else{
       # date smaller than start value not allowed
       global$start <- global$end
     }

     if(dates[2] >= global$start){
       global$end <- dates[2]
     }else{
       # date greater than end value not allowed
       global$end <- global$start
     }
    }
  })

  output$num_of_trends <- renderUI({
      dateRangeInput(paste0("date_range_input", 1),
                     paste('Trend Date Range Input', 1, ':'),
                     separator = " - ",
                     format = "yyyy-mm",
                     startview = 'year',
                     start = global$start,
                     end   = global$end,
                     min = "2001-01-01",
                     max = "2020-12-31"
      )
  })

For a full version with multiple dateRangeInput() see below:
library(shiny)

ui <-fluidPage(
  checkboxInput("add_trend", "Add Trend(s)"),
  conditionalPanel(condition="input.add_trend === true",
                   numericInput("numoftrends",
                                label="Number of Linear Trends:",
                                min = 1,
                                max = 10,
                                value = 1,
                                step = 1),
                   uiOutput("num_of_trends"),
                   textOutput("see_ranges")
  ),
  actionButton("submit", "Submit")
)

server <- function(input, output, session) {

  global <- reactiveValues(start = "2001-01-01", end = "2020-12-31")

  observe({
    global$start <- as.Date(c(global$start, as.Date(rep("2001-01-01", input$numoftrends))))[1:input$numoftrends]
    print(global$start)
    global$end <- as.Date(c(global$end, as.Date(rep("2020-12-31", input$numoftrends))))[1:input$numoftrends]
  })

  observe({
    for(i in 1:input$numoftrends){
      dates <- input[[paste0("date_range_input", i)]]
      if(!is.null(dates)){
        # print(global$end[i])
        if(dates[1] <= global$end[i]){
          global$start[i] <- dates[1]
        }else{
          # date smaller than start value not allowed
          global$start[i] <- global$end[i]
        }
        # print(global$start[i])
        if(dates[2] >= global$start[i]){
          global$end[i] <- dates[2]
        }else{
          # date greater than end value not allowed
          global$end[i] <- global$start[i]
        }
      }
    }
  })

  output$num_of_trends <- renderUI({
    lapply(1:input$numoftrends, function(i) {
      dateRangeInput(paste0("date_range_input", i),
                     paste('Trend Date Range Input', i, ':'),
                     separator = " - ",
                     format = "yyyy-mm",
                     startview = 'year',
                     start = global$start[i],
                     end   = global$end[i],
                     min = "2001-01-01",
                     max = "2020-12-31"
      )
    })
  })

  trend_list <- reactive({
    out <- list()
    for(i in 1:input$numoftrends) {
      out[[i]] <- input[[paste0("date_range_input", i)]]
    }
    out
  })

  output$see_ranges <- renderPrint({
    print(trend_list())
  })
}

shinyApp(ui = ui, server = server)

A: I have run across this but solved it in a different way.  I just assume that the user has selected the date range they want and then use max and min.
start<-min(dates)
end<-max(dates)

Problem solved.  Works for user who is confused.


Matt Zenzola makes 20 saves as his Ice Flyers defeat Huntsville, 3-1.
The Louisiana IceGators' season ended last night at the Cajundome as the Mississippi RiverKings scored four unanswered goals in the first two periods. RiverKings forward Todd Hosmer plunged the knife into the IceGators' hopes with a short-handed marker at the end of a three minute long penalty kill.
The second period, usually the time when Louisiana does the most damage, turned out to be disastrous for the IceGators. Reid Campbell and Devin Mantha capitalized on Louisiana defensive breakdowns to give the RiverKings a 3-0 lead by the 9:42 mark of the second period. Three minutes later, Louisiana coach Drew Omicioli pulled starting goaltender Brad Barone in favor of Adam Courchaine. One minute later, RiverKings center Leo Thomas beat Courchaine with a slap shot from the right circle to put the game out of reach for Louisiana.
The IceGators would begin a comeback attempt with a short-handed goal of their own, as rookie Johnny Daniels got a speedy breakaway, then dangled RiverKings goaltender Peter Di Salvo to get Louisiana on the board with 5:21 remaining in the middle frame. Louisiana would close their deficit to two on Anton Lennartsson's tally from the left side of the crease with 8:35 remaining in the third period. The RiverKings then clamped down defensively, and Thomas would bang home an empty net goal for his second score of the night with 15 seconds remaining to send the Gators home for the summer.
In their home playoff opener, the Pensacola Ice Flyers threw everything they had at Huntsville Havoc goalie Ryan de Melo. The Havoc netminder made 48 saves on 50 Pensacola shots, and the Huntsville defense held Pensacola's vaunted Banfield-Pawlick-Caveney line to a single assist. However, the Ice Flyers depth at forward made the difference in the game. Paul Rodrigues, Charlie Adams, and Stephen Buco lit the lamp at the Pensacola Bay Center to give the Ice Flyers the win in game one of their first-round series against the Huntsville Havoc.
Matt Zenzola, recently returned from the ECHL Evansville IceMen, got the playoff assignment from Ice Flyers coach Rod Aldoff. Zenzola was sporadically tested last night, making 20 of 21 saves. SPHL Rookie of the Year candidate John Lidgett gave Huntsville their only goal with a third period power play marker. The series moves to Huntsville for game two on Saturday night.
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1. Growth in the followers of influencers
2. Insta Ads are everywhere
3. Stories with audio are seen more than those without audio
4. Stories with interactive stickers
5. Likes have been eliminated
Instagram has become one of the most significant promotional platforms for brands and individuals in 2019.
We've discussed five of the top Instagram trends which every brand and influencer need to watch out for in 2019:
Instagram is flooded with influences of different fields, and guess what? Most of them are getting recognized by the users, and they are gaining followers in numbers brands can not even imagine. Users trust the opinion of their favorite influencers and want to match their lifestyle and the brands they use. This is the perfect opportunity to sign up for a couple of famous influencers from your field and make them advertise your branded products. Instagram allows people to tag the products they want to promote and you can even buy real Instagram followers cheap by BuyTrueFollowers. It is as simple as this.
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Around 70% of branded accounts use interactive stickers in their stories. Stickers like polls, hashtags, and mentions work as interactive tools and enhance the overall reach of the Instagram stories. By using such stickers in the stories, you are allowing the users to take participation in your campaigns. This kind of interaction boosts the overall performance of your ad campaigns and also increase the visibility of your stories. Taking votes through poll stickers can result in a friendly survey, and the data can be used to your advantage as well.
Instagram has eliminated the concept of liking a post or story in your feed. Now the metrics you can use to find out how your story is doing are taps, stickers, and click on the links. Stickers are becoming more and more popular on Instagram, and they can be optimized according to your brand requirements. Stickers such as the countdown sticker have helped the brands to bring in new methods of product promotions, which are being proven successful in many ways.
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The Commonwealth Fund's Scorecard on State Health System Performance, 2014, assesses states on 42 indicators of health care access, quality, costs, and outcomes over the 2007–2012 period, which includes the Great Recession and precedes the major coverage expansions of the Affordable Care Act. Changes in health system performance were mixed overall, with states making progress on some indicators while losing ground on others. In a few areas that were the focus of national and state attention—childhood immunizations, hospital readmissions, safe prescribing, and cancer deaths— there were widespread gains. But more often than not, states exhibited little or no improvement. Access to care deteriorated for adults, while costs increased. Persistent disparities in performance across and within states and evidence of poor care coordination highlight the importance of insurance expansions, health care delivery reforms, and payment changes in promoting a more equitable, highquality health system.


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Next Hogs Up: Projecting Arkansas' depth chart in 2022 – offensive line
Sam Pittman
E. Wayne Bolin
Arkansas football has not been where it stands now in a decade. Freshmen who will join the team the next time the Razorbacks play a regular-season game would have been in kindergarten, or younger, the last time Arkansas was a national power.
The Hogs, regardless of the outcome in the Outback Bowl on January 1, have had a season that exceeded even the homers' expectations. How much it continues into 2022 depends on a number of factors, including potential player and coach exits in the offseason.
For now, we don't want to focus on such matters. Instead, let's consider the players who are assured to be back, barring catastrophe.
In this series, Next Hogs Up, we take a shot at projecting Arkansas' depth chart, position by position for the 2022 season. Take note, however, as certain positions will be kept broad, as opposed to specific. And we're skipping quarterback because it's KJ Jefferson No. 1 and Malik Hornsby No. 2 and there is no doubt about it.
We started with running backs earlier and tackled wide receivers after Treylon Burks announced his entry into the NFL draft. Friday, we had looked at tight ends. Now, let's take a look at the positional unit coach Sam Pittman is famous for molding: offensive line.
Next Hogs Up: Projecting Arkansas' depth chart in 2022 - tight end
Tackle No. 1 - Dalton Wagner, senior
Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) celebrates with teammate Dalton Wagner (78) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Wagner's decision to return to Arkansas is a bonus for an offensive line that largely used its two starting tackles for a healthy chunk of the snaps in 2022. Had he gone, it would leave the Hogs having to find two new starters on the outside.
Instead, he provides an anchor on the exterior. He could move to left tackle, given his experience, but he seems to have found a home on the right side. If he cleans up his false starts penalties, he's one of the better tackles in the SEC.
Tackle No. 2 - Jalen St. John, sophomore
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS – SEPTEMBER 18: Malik Hornsby #4 is lifted in the are by Jalen St. John #74 of the Arkansas Razorbacks after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a game against the Georgia Southern Eagles at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
The spot opposite Wagner is undoubtedly the most difficult to predict as to who will come out as the starter. For now, we are going with St. John.
Much of that is simply by virtue of him being the most talked-about reserve listed at the position this year, especially with Pittman's mentioning midway through the year that the other tackle, Ty'Kieast Crawford, was taking snaps at guard.
Still, with several tackles, including two four-star freshman, competing for playing time, this will likely remain a position up for grabs until the fall.
Guard No. 1 - Beaux Limmer, junior
Sep 26, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Beaux Limmer (55) runs off the field during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Georgia won the game 37-10. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Limmer established himself as the best guard on the team, doing so quietly. He cracked Pro Football Focus' second-team All-SEC, which is largely garnered by the way the players are graded throughout the season.
Arkansas' guards aren't much talked about, but their solid consistency in the middle helped Arkansas' No. 12 rushing attack in FBS reach that mark.
Guard No. 2 - Brady Latham, junior
Sep 11, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Brady Latham (62) celebrates after a touchdown by running back Raheim Sanders (5) against the Texas Longhorns at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 40-21. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Latham was the starting guard opposite Limmer for a bulk of the season. He won the job in fall camp and nothing he did this year suggests he'll let it go quietly, even with his primary competition back next year.
Center No. 1 - Ricky Stromberg, senior
Dec 5, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks running back Trelon Smith (22) celebrates with offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg (51) and wide receiver Tyson Morris (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Stromberg is the most talented player up front for the Razorbacks. He'd likely have been an NFL draft selection had he chosen to leave after this season.
He started all 12 games for the Hogs in the middle and earned second-team All-SEC honors by the Associated Press. He finished the year with a 74.8 grade and is the heart of the unit.
Reserve No. 1 - Luke Jones, senior
Arkansas offensive lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates with his team after defeating Mississippi State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Jones narrowly lost the starting guard job, taking Latham to the wire in fall camp. A former Notre Dame offensive lineman, and a Pulaski Academy product, he could vie for a starting gig in the spring and into the fall, especially if he is moved to tackle (though that move seems unlikely).
He seems most likely to be next year's Ty Clary in that he could float among both guard spots and give give some spot-starts in case of injury, much like he did this season when Wagner and Stromberg were banged up.
Reserve No. 2 - Ty'Kieast Crawford, junior
Arkansas offensive lineman Ty'Kieast Crawford (53) carries the Battle Line trophy into the locker room after beating Missouri 34-17 during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Crawford is the line's obligatory monster. At 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, he can play both tackle and guard. In fact, Pittman compared him this season to former Arkansas offensive lineman Dan Skipper, another large human who played both spots during his time with the Hogs.
He could be in the mix with St. John for the starting job opposite Wagner or he could provide the first guard reserve spot if Jones plays elsewhere.
Reserve No. 3 - Andrew Chamblee and E'Marion Harris, freshmen
The pair of Arkansas preps products are the No. 2 and No. 3 player in the Razorbacks' Class of 2022. Both are four-stars and while both are also offensive tackles, one thing Pittman and offensive line coach Cody Kennedy preach is potential mobility, meaning if their talent shows out, they could be groomed to play wherever they're needed.


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Compare the voting records of Mike Kelly and André Carson in 2017-18.
Represented Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. This is his 4th term in the House.
André Carson
Represented Indiana's 7th Congressional District. This is his 6th term in the House.
Mike Kelly and André Carson are from different parties and disagreed on 67 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
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May 22, 2018 — Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act
May 22, 2018 — Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act
March 21, 2018 — Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018
Feb. 27, 2018 — To place requirements on operational risk capital requirements for banking organizations established by an appropriate Federal banking agency
May 23, 2018 — Tenney of New York Amendment No. 19
Sept. 6, 2017 — McClintock of California Part B Amendment No. 25


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I sit on the piano bench next to McCoy Tyner and watched him play with such forceful passion that the piano falls apart piece by piece under his intense demands, and the music continues to rise powerfully from the pile of rubble that was once an upright piano.


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It's spring cleanup time in Medina Township. The annual trash day drop-off is scheduled Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stevens Disposal will park two Dumpsters at the town hall on Lime Creek Road. Township board members will oversee the collection and prison workers will help unload items.
The board is encouraging residents to clean up the roadsides on their property, said clerk Suzette Burk, and that includes a small number of tires if found along the road.
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Christmas lunch might be only 18 days away, but you'd never have known it from watching the BBC Breakfast show.
Viewers noticed that, in contrast to its bauble-bedecked rival GMTV, the set behind Dermot Murnaghan and Kate Silverton was noticeably short of festive cheer.
In a volley of e-mails, text messages and phone calls, they demanded to know where its tinsel and tree were, asking if this was another example of the corporation's political correctness.
And yesterday they scored a victory when the BBC announced that its decorations, originally planned to be installed on December 18, will now go up on Monday.
A BBC spokesman added: 'Breakfast is very responsive to audience feedback and the audience asked us to bring the date forward and we listened to them.
Kermode also put out a plea on the BBC's website asking for opinions on when the right time to put up Christmas decorations would be.
But he added that BBC Breakfast rivals' studios saying that they resembled 'some kind of grotto'.
Concern is growing that the PC brigade is taking the gloss off Christmas over fears that overt celebrations will offend those from other faiths.
There is a backlash from those who feel that the country should not feel ashamed of celebrating the festive period.
Last week a battle to save the traditions of Christmas from politically-correct interference was launched by Christian and Muslim leaders. They warned councils against attempting to suppress Christmas - claiming it could cause a backlash against Muslims.


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Apple Could Be Planning 16-inch MacBook, New 6K Display for 2019
By Joel Hruska on February 19, 2019 at 4:28 pm
A bevy of Apple rumors has dropped courtesy of longtime Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The company has been rocked in recent months by iPhone sales drops and weakening Chinese markets and there are definitely new products on the way. Whether they represent a fundamental reset for the company or a modest step forward appears to depend largely on the product segment in question.
There's supposedly a new "6K" display on the way — 9to5Mac abbreviates this as a 6K3K panel. There are two resolutions that Apple could plausibly be targeting: 5760×3240 and 6400×3600. Objectively, the latter would be the larger gain — a 6400×3600 panel would be a 23MP beast, compared with "just" 14.75 MP for Apple's current 5K panel. Of course, at the expected monitor size of 31.5 inches, this kind of resolution is absurdist overkill at any rate.
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Apple is also supposedly working on a new MacBook Pro in a 16 or 16.5-inch screen size (no word on other features), and a modular, upgradeable Mac Pro expected to hit the professional market this year. This new system would replace the garbage — excuse me, that's garbage can Mac Pro that Apple launched in 2013 and promptly ignored ever since. Quick-thinking buyers can still shuck out $4,000 for a pair of AMD GCN 1.0 GPUs and a bottom-end Xeon E5-1680V2 based on Ivy Bridge with a 3.0GHz clock speed. The fact that it's now been six years since Apple updated its Mac Pro is hard to square with the idea that the company is still seriously engaged with the professional market. In 2016, I remarked that the company's failure to upgrade its hardware in the professional space largely reflected Intel's failure to update its CPU divisions. The launch of Ryzen and the two years that followed have made that position harder to hold.
Other various improvements include a 32GB RAM option for 13-inch MacBooks, AirPods 2 with wireless charging and improved Bluetooth support, and new bilateral wireless charging capabilities on the iPhone. Bilateral wireless charging is a fancy of saying that your iPhone is capable of using a lossy, inefficient charging standard to provide power to a peripheral you probably need to power less than you need to conserve your smartphone battery.
There's no mention of any material improvements Apple might be making to address its broken keyboards, bending iPads, or material product defects that would actually improve the company's position in 2019, nor any mention of actual innovations or interesting developments that would materially excite anyone about the company's upcoming iPhones. Supposedly the new models in 2019 will have frosted glass casings, bilateral charging, upgraded biometric features like FaceID with a higher flood illuminator that I'll never recommend using due to the security issues inherent to biometric authentication and the lack of legal protection surrounding it, and a triple camera design (though that may be reserved to whatever product replaces the iPhone XS Max).
In other words: Yawn. The improvements the company actually should make would require it to acknowledge that it's been shipping defective hardware in the first place. The improvements it actually intends to make seem unlikely to spark any kind of rejuvenated performance apart from whatever remains of its professional product market.
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Modi explained that Castro recorded Adonai with the multiple award-winning rapper, before going missing in 2014, but the Tema based musician has refused to look after 'African Girls' hitmaker's mother who was depending on his son before his disappearance.
"We were in London when Castro left to go and shoot Adonai music video. When he was going, I asked him why he was going under the stress just to shoot a music video because if it were to be them, they won't do it. Adonai is for Castro and Sarkodie before he went missing, so I am asking today on this radio today, that has Sarkodie ever given Castro's percentage of the money made on the song before?" she asked.
Ayisha added, "Ask Sarkodie that after Castro went missing, has he removed just GHS500 to go and gift Castro's mother before? I am asking Sarkodie. This is an issue that has been on my heart for long but today I want to ask."
Asked how she was able to know that, Sarkodie never gave any money to the family of Castro, Aisha responded by saying that, she's very close to the family and that, they tell her everything so if he had given them anything, she would have been told.
"I am very close to the family and I can tell you with authority that he has done no such thing before. The woman said he has never visited her before. He has not even called her before. All the musicians in Ghana, none of them have visited Castro's family before to show their love after he went missing.
"Sarkodie should have boldly than that. Even the money he made from the music video on Youtube, he has never given Castro's percentage to his family before. Sarkodie is just too greedy", she concluded.
Ayisha also revealed that Castro personally sponsored the Adonai music video with 2,000 Pounds and that was what they (he and Sarkodie) used to fly to South Africa before shooting the music video.
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On May 24, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington granted defendant Seattle Genetics' motion to dismiss with prejudice a securities class action filed against the company following the announcement of an FDA-required clinical hold of trials for a drug meant to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Seattle Genetics in the matter.
A federal judge dismissed the previous version of the case in October 2017, saying that the plaintiffs did not adequately allege that the defendants acted with scienter, or awareness of the wrongful nature of their actions.
The WSGR team that advised Seattle Genetics in the matter was led by partners Barry Kaplan and Greg Watts, and included associates Elon Slutsky and Chris Petroni, and paralegals Diana Lopez and Naomi Pierce.
For more information, please see the court's opinion.