Some young people seeking to buy health insurance are finding themselves falling into a subsidy gap that leaves them ineligible for financial assistance that was heavily advertised.
Subsidies in the health law were designed to lower insurance costs for people who make around $11,000 to $46,000 a year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett may have been watching fellow Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio who bypassed the Republican Legislature in his state this week to expand Medicaid.
As part of the Affordable Care Act, states have the option to make coverage available to low-income adults, with the federal government picking up the entire tab for the first three years.
The director of Missouri's Medicaid program, Dr. Ian McCaslin, has left.
Physicians Assistants, or PAs, may soon have more opportunities to practice in Missouri. A bill headed to the Governor's desk would provide more flexibility in how and where they provide care.Physicians Assistants are trained health workers who practice medicine under the supervision of a doctor. Their training is shorter than that of a doctor, but they do exams, prescribe drugs and diagnose and treat illnesses.
"I think it's a severe intrusion of our liberty to have the government create a database that is accessible by thousands of people, if not tens of thousands of people, who would then have access to sensitive private information," said Republican Senator Rob Schaaf, a physician in St. Joseph, Mo.
The McDonald's at the Truman Medical Centers' main campus in Kansas City, Mo., has closed, ending an epic, two-decade stint inside the hospital and making it the fifth health facility in the past few years to give the Big Mac the boot.
The federal government will set up and manage a health exchange in Missouri. An exchange is an online marketplace where individuals and small businesses will soon shop for health plans. The Affordable Care Act, or obamacare, requires that all states have exchanges up and running by 2014. States have until next week to indicate whether they will run one or not.
In recent years, there has been a concerted push at the local and national levels to make healthy food more widely available, particularly in low-income areas. This is one focus of Food Day, which food groups and advocates celebrated across the U.S Wednesday. But while programs and systems are gradually putting fresh food front and center, changing eating habits can be even more complicated.
A ballot measure that would raise Missouri's cigarette tax is starting to catch fire.
Leaders of the effort to raise the state's tobacco tax are making stops across Missouri through the end of this week, to places like here to Lee's Summit, Mo. on a yellow school bus.
Misty Snodgrass, with the American Cancer Society says a jump in the state's cigarette tax, currently the lowest in the country, to 90 cents a pack would help reign in the state's high smoking rate while directing half of that added tax revenue into schools.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the federal health law, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon is not taking a clear stance on whether he thinks the state should take part in a voluntary expansion of its Medicaid program. The health law originally required states to raise Medicaid eligibility to about 130 percent of the federal poverty level. But the Supreme Court ruling now leaves that decision up to states. Speaking to reporters in Kansas City Monday, Nixon said he hopes to work with providers, businesses, and lawmakers to figure out what's best for Missouri.
One of the places you'd expect to find healthy food is in hospitals - boring, but healthy. But in recent decades, fast food restaurants have worked their way into hospitals around the country. That's despite growing evidence linking fast food menus to high rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Elana Gordon from member station KCUR in Kansas City takes us to one place that has been wrestling with that situation.
Missouri hospitals are providing more charity care, according to a new analysis from the Missouri Foundation for Health. But, community health centers have also been easing the strain.
With just a few days left to go in Missouri's legislative session, Governor Jay Nixon says he's optimistic about reaching a deal with lawmakers on workers' compensation legislation he previously rejected. While visiting a medical supplies company in North Kansas City on Tuesday to highlight positive economic and employment trends in the state, Nixon said he met with lawmakers Monday evening, before continuing work on the workers' comp legislation.
Free health clinics have long been places people turn to when they don't have health insurance or any money to pay for care. But the health law's expansion of coverage puts free clinics in uncharted territory.
While the law goes before the Supreme Court this week, health providers are already gearing up for a surge in patients with insurance.
Around the country, hundreds of free clinics have been established over the past 50 years to treat patients like Patsy Duarte.


text:
Monday short: Carl Spencer & Neal Moignard's Les Autres (2014)
Like every May long weekend, it's Quickdraw's Animation Lockdown, a four-day challenge where local animators spend sleepless nights and caffeinated days trying out new ideas and new techniques. Given how time-consuming animation often is, it's incredibly important to have a chance to blow off steam and get an idea out of your system—think of Titmouse's five-second day, and how essential it has become to their culture.
Some of my favourite shorts are exactly that kind of doodle. Patrick McHale's Fall Guy is a perfect noir pastiche, a silly stream-of-consciousness effort from the Over the Garden Wall animator. Insomnia from Islena Neira is from a five-day challenge, using an improvised piano piece as its inspiration for a bit of inceptioned creativity. But when I think of these sorts of films, the first one that comes to mind is always Les Autres, a collaborative short that came out of the 2014 Lockdown.
Les Autres is a sci-fi collage in every sense of the word. Created from cut-outs assembled into disorienting landscapes and jarringly jam-packed cities, it comes across as a fragment of speculative French fantasy, some strange lovechild of Fantastic Planet and La Jetée. Even the moral, a message of art overcoming all obstacles, feels closer to European utopianism than anything in the current political landscape. Considering it came together in a handful of days, it's a genre exercise with depth, one that rewards rewatching even just to take in the compositions, and is a perfect example of the kind of creativity that often comes from working within constraints.
« Monday Short: Dr D Foothead's The Form of Space
Monday Short – Zeitguised's Birds (2014) »

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Q: django related objects filtering with cusom manager I write custom manager for using it in template for showing related pics at side panel.
My manager work wrong and i cant understand why.
class RelatedPicsManager(models.Manager):
    use_for_related_fields = True

    def sidepics(self):
        return super(RelatedPicsManager, self).get_queryset().filter(side = True)

class News (models.Model):
    ...
    pass

class ExtPhoto(models.Model):
    news = models.ForeignKey(News, related_name = 'extphotos')
    side = models.BooleanField(...)
    ...
    objects = RelatedPicsManager()

When i get the news and try look all its side pics
>>> onnews.extphotos.sidepics()

my manager return all ExtPhoto objects with side = True.
But i need only related with the "onenews".

A: I think you can solve this by using a custom QuerySet:
class ExtPhotoQuerySet(models.query.QuerySet):
    def sidepics(self):
        return self.filter(side=True)

class ExtPhotoManager(models.Manager):
    use_for_related_fields = True

    def get_queryset(self):
        return ExtPhotoQuerySet(self.model)

class ExtPhoto(models.Model):
    objects = ExtPhotoManager()

That way, onnews.extphotos.sidepics() only filters the photos relating to onnews. If you also want to use ExtPhoto.objects.sidepics(), I suggest inheriting from PassThroughManager from django-model-utils. This makes all queryset methods available on your manager.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
All Our Stories: RNIB Cymru one of 31 projects across Wales to delve into the past
A significant project exploring the experiences of blind and partially sighted people in Wales, from the mid-1800s to the present day, has been given the go-ahead, thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund's All Our Stories small grant programme.
This grant programme – developed alongside BBC Two's history series, The Great British Story – A People's History, aims to get thousands of people involved in exploring their local history, customs and traditions.
Launched in April, All Our Stories was so popular that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) quadrupled the amount originally set aside for projects. Grants from £3,000 up to £10,000 have been awarded to organisations ranging from small community groups, residents' associations and local history groups to larger heritage organisations and charities. The grants will bring communities together to explore the past, providing people with the necessary skills and expert advice – delivered by top academics - to delve into their local history in a lasting and well-informed way.
RNIB Cymru has been awarded a £10,000 grant to run the Insight into the Past project, which is one of 31 projects across Wales to receive funding from the All Our Stories programme.
The year-long project will record people's experiences and document the development of services, while also charting society's changing attitudes towards blind and partially-sighted people.
Workshops will be held across Wales and a DVD and booklet – including audio, large print and Braille formats - will be produced and distributed to blind and partially sighted people throughout the UK.
Once complete, the project's findings will be presented to the National Museum of Wales and the capital's Cardiff Story museum. A grand opening and reception celebrating Insight into the Past will also be held next summer at RNIB Cymru and the Cardiff Institute for the Blind's new centre of excellence, based at Jones Court, Womanby Street, Cardiff.
Ceri Jackson, Director of RNIB Cymru, said: "We're delighted to have received this funding from the HLF, and are very excited to start working on this project. Services for people with sight loss, and attitudes to blind and partially sighted people, have transformed in a generation. We spend a lot of our time campaigning for further change and greater improvements and, whilst we will continue to do so, it is also important to look back and reflect on how far we have come.
"Many of the blind and partially sighted people we work with tell stories about their experiences that really demonstrate how society has changed; we want to capture those stories, to share them with the widest possible audience and preserve them for the future. We believe it is an important piece of social history, and the grant we have received from the HLF will allow us to do just that."
Jennifer Stewart, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund Wales, said: "I have been amazed by the interest in All Our Stories - clearly the success of this new programme has reinforced the fact that we are indeed a nation of storytellers and that we want to explore our past and discover more about what really matters to us. This is exactly what the grant will do for the Insight into the Past project as the RNIB Cymru team embarks on a real journey of discovery.
"I am really pleased that we have been able to find the money to support so many fascinating projects."
Michael Wood, TV presenter and historian who presented The Great British Story, added: "We British love our history, and no wonder: few nations in the world, if any, have such riches on their doorstep, and so much of it accessible to all of us. It is fantastic that so many people have been inspired to get involved, both from The Great British Story series, and HLF's All Our Stories. Thanks to lottery players, people can now dig deeper into their own past and I'm certain many surprising stories will be uncovered which will not only bring to life the excitement of local history, but will illuminate every community's connection with the national narrative."
To support All Our Stories, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is providing funding so that projects can work closely with universities and benefit from the professional support of heritage experts. The AHRC funding will be encouraging early career researchers to work with community groups to share and develop their research skills. HLF will also be commissioning The Media Trust to help projects create a new type of digital record of the work they do.
Although the All Our Stories programme is now closed to further applications, HLF will be launching a new £3,000 - £10,000 community heritage grants programme called Sharing Heritage in February 2013. It will use a similar, simple-to-access application process and will also be designed to reach new applicants working at grass roots.
HLF has supported more than 2,000 projects across Wales, awarding more than £240million in grants over the 18 years of National Lottery funding. These projects range from St Fagans: National History Museum, the acquisition of the medieval manuscript of the Laws of Hywel Dda and the Heather and Hillforts Landscape Partnership, in Denbighshire.
Other successful All Our Stories grant winners in Wales include:
Settling in Wales - Chinese immigrants to Swansea share their stories
The experiences of first-generation Chinese immigrants to Swansea are to be researched by the Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre, which has been awarded a grant of £9,900. With the support of the Glamorgan Archive Service and Swansea University, participants will hold workshops and record interviews, producing a multi-lingual DVD which will be launched at a community event and shared through a range of social media. Copies of the DVD will also be placed with the West Glamorgan Archive Service and Swansea University's library and distributed to local schools.
Pathways to the past
Fifteen young people from the Caerau and Ely areas of Cardiff will create a heritage trail across Caerau Iron Age hillfort, in a project run by community enterprise Action in Caerau and Ely (ACE), who were awarded a grant of £9,600. By linking the heritage trail to nearby housing estates, the aim is to reconnect local people to the hillfort, which is vulnerable to anti-social behaviour. The young people will visit a reconstructed settlement in Castell Henllys, Pembrokeshire, to learn about Iron Age life, while experts from Cadw, the National Museum of Wales and Cardiff University will support the project. An Iron Age-themed mural will be painted on the wall of an underpass leading to the site, and basic sign posting and interpretation will be produced. A one-day Iron Age festival, at which young people will cook authentic Iron Age recipes, will launch the project. Participants will record their work through a variety of digital media for publication on the ACE website.
Treuddyn Urdd Project
Ninety years ago, the first Urdd 'aelwyd' or youth club was established in the small rural village of Treuddyn, in Flintshire, north east Wales. A special project run jointly by Treuddyn Community Council and the Urdd, supported by a £9,000 grant, will see residents of all ages share memories of the Urdd on its 90th anniversary. Particular attention will be paid to how a child's life in the village has changed over time.
Conwy Digital History World War II Project
A grant of £5,800 will enable Tape Community Music and Film to research, restore and archive existing sound recordings and films of Conwy residents' memories of the Second World War. Interviewing Second World War veterans in Llandudno is another aspect of this new digital project. Participants will also visit attractions such as the Llandudno Home Front Experience and the Great Orme Coastal Artillery School in order to interview experts. An online collection of material will be produced, while there are also future plans to develop a SmartPhone app.
All Our Stories featured in five BBC Learning events at flagship heritage locations which ran in tandem with The Great British Story – A People's History TV series to get people involved with their local heritage. These events provided opportunities for people to discover their place in history, learn about their surnames and uncover the history of their local area.
The funding has been made available through the AHRC's Connected Communities programme whose aim is to understand through research the changing nature of communities and the role of communities in sustaining and enhancing our quality of life.
The Media Trust believes in the power of media to change lives. It works with the media industry to empower charities and communities to have a voice and be heard. This is achieved by providing communications skills and resources, helping access audiences, and harnessing creative industry talent. For more information visit the Media Trust website or follow on Twitter @Media_Trust
For further information, please contact Hannah Thomas on 07810 794 853.
Enjoyed this?
Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story!


text:
Castle Crashers Remastered crashes onto Switch this Winter
by Oliver BrandtMarch 20, 2019
After some not-so-subtle teasing on Twitter last week, it's finally official — Castle Crashers is coming to Switch.
The Behemoth have officially announced today that after 10 years, Castle Crashers is finally making its first appearance on a Nintendo console when Castle Crashers Remastered launches on the Switch later this year. The indie classic first appeared on the Xbox 360 back in 2008, and has since received a port to PS3, Windows, macOS, Xbox One, and soon to be PS4 alongside its Switch release.
Castle Crashers Remastered brings with it a host of new features, including greatly improved textures, a silky-smooth 60fps frame rate, the utterly wonderful and bizarre Back Off Barbarian mini-game, and a tonne of performance and improvements to gameplay. This is on top of all previously released DLC, characters, weapons and animal orbs.
The Switch version of the game is being ported to the console by PlayEveryWare, who previously brought games like Garage, The Final Station, Hello Neighbor, and Pocket Rumble to the Switch. It'll include a bunch of Switch-specific improvements, such as HD Rumble and 4-player single Joy-Con play, as well as online multiplayer for up to four players.
Castle Crashers Remastered is scheduled to launch in the US Summer of 2019, which is Winter for us south of the equator. You can watch the announcement trailer below, or click here to read the full blog post.
Castle Crashers, Nindies
Castle CrashersNindiesSwitch
Developers of Castle Crashers, The Behemoth all but confirm Switch version
Medrad
Oh, this is the game I played many MANY years ago at Mana Bar in Melbourne (no longer existing).
Great fun on-the-go game, great for a portable console. Awesome news!


text:
Deutsch ¦ English ¦ Contact
aboriginal-art.de
is your information resource on contemporary Indigenous Australian art
Themes in Indigenous Art
Jukurrpa
The Meaning of Country
Land and "Landscapes"
The Spiritual Relation to Country and Secular Narration as Exemplified by Two Paintings
Impact of Christianity
Political Iconography in Indigenous Art
The creation of the Echidna Gorge in the Bungle Bungles (Purnululu) is described thusly in some oral histories: In time immemorial, the carefree lifestyle of the Echidna (tachyglossus aculeatus) irritated the Cockatoo so much that the bird hunted the Echidna through the scrub along a cliff wall and tore out some of its spines. The Echidna pushed against a small crack in the cliff, which enormously increased in size, becoming today's gorge, in which the Echidna found refuge from the Cockatoo. In pressed against the walls of the ravine, the Echidna's spines were pushed rearwards, just the way they are today.
Ground Painting, printed in Godelier, Maurice (ed.): Wati. Les hommes de loi. The Law Men. Collection d'Arnaud Serval, Woo Mang, Paris 2002, exh. cat., p. 16
Excerpt from the chapter "The unseen in Scene" in the exhibition catalogue "Das Verborgene im Sichtbaren. The Unseen in Scene" (1):
Although, visually and conceptually, the paintings speak for themselves and are capable of casting their own special spell on the viewer, one can gain a better understanding of them if a brief look is taken at the many different facets of jukurrpa (2) – facets that are mutually related, interacting with each other and forming a highly complex system of ideas from the Aboriginal world view and religion.
Jukurrpa manifests itself primarily in the Aboriginal ancestors who, in the distant past, travelled across the land, moulded the landscape, created man and his abilities as well as animals and plants and who eventually sank back into the land, became part of it and are still present today. Geographical features still mark episodes from these ancestral journeys, features which are often places of reverence and therefore under protection.
The heavens, too, are populated by ancestors who came down to earth to share in the act of creation and who then went back to heaven again.
The Aborigines have numerous song cycles and stories about the journeys and activities of their ancestors which connect remote parts of the country and thus different groups of people. In other words, each group with its own culture and language owns parts of a larger song cycle or longer story and is thus united with others in jukurrpa.
The ancestral activities and journeys come to life through the singing and dancing that are part of Aboriginal religious ceremonies as well as in their earth sculptures and sand paintings. The stories and song cycles contain the Aborigines' knowledge about animals, plants, food, medicine and morality which enable human society and survival. They are not in any way mystical, but served the purpose of conveying knowledge and recording history. Even today, they have a very practical significance, serving as topographical descriptions of the country, helping, for example, to look for water or to find one's way in the desert.
But jukurrpa means much more. The Aborigines do not make a distinction between the spiritual and the material, the natural and the supernatural. Jukurrpa means both creation and the rules of interaction within society. It combines the past, the present and the future, with no hard and fast dividing lines between them. Man is part of jukurrpa, just as jukurrpa is part of man, his spiritual, psychological and material identity. Jukurrpa is both wisdom and existence. At the same time, it is the law, given to man by his ancestors. In this way, every natural and cultural phenomenon is related to all the others.
Jukurrpa, the world view it expresses, the ancestral law, the stories and the concepts of the country – none of this is static. The new elements of the changing environment and the incidents that occurred when Aborigines were persecuted in recent history have become part of jukurrpa. For everything new is as old as the world itself, because it has always been part of the great design of jukurrpa.
Jukurrpa as Inspiration
Every Aborigine possesses one or more jukurrpas or stories, inherited from their parents or grandparents. These jukurrpas are the spiritual link with a certain part of the country and, in many cases, a specific plant or animal. The country, jukurrpa, man and stories – including stories told through a painting – are closely connected: jukurrpa refers to the country which is part of a person and the stories which belong to the country.
Jukurrpa is true. It is the real world as we experience it, but it is also the spiritual world behind it. Its strength consists of the combination of both – a strength that becomes visible in the art. They are powerful paintings, and regardless of whether they are sometimes more lyrical in style, with muted colours, or whether they are precisely dotted, with symbols that stand out distinctly against the background, they always convey a great presence and strength.
The artists are inspired by their jukurrpas, and their art is therefore about the essential things in life which determine a person's destiny both materially and spiritually. Jukurrpa unites the visible and the invisible. It is that inner quality which is shown to the outside, yet remains hidden.
This can be seen on a variety of levels – in the stories, in the various planes of the compositions and in iconographic encryption.
(1) Aboriginal Art Galerie Bähr (ed.): Das Verborgene im Sichtbaren. The Unseen in Scene, 2nd Ed., Speyer 2002, exh. cat., ISBN 3980707210
(2) Jukurrpa is the designation in the language of the Warlpiri people of central Australia. The Gija people from the Kimberley call it Ngarrangkarni, the Ngarinjin people - likewise from the Kimberley – use the term Lalai and the Arrernte people use Altyerre, Aleringa, Alcheringa or Aldjerinya.
2012-04-21 © 2012 Elisabeth Bähr Copyright/Contact
Webspace based on YAML


EPALE Ireland invites all Irish adult educators to "The Value of Europe in Adult Education: Promoting Inclusion and Diversity" on 09 November in Croke Park. This EPALE seminar celebrates the positive impact Adult Education has in promoting diversity and inclusion in Europe.
VET skills week is back after a successful campaign last year and we are delighted to announce a photo competition!
The 2017 Léargas Forum celebrates Eramus+ and its development over the last thirty years. We'll be celebrating the evolution of the programme and reflecting upon European Citizenship and what it means today.
Have your say on the future of Erasmus+! Join the online discussion on six key areas of Erasmus+. Your ideas will contribute to the 'Erasmus+ Generation Declaration', to be presented in Brussels on 30 November.


text:
BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points from 3 A levels)
PHYPHYUB
BSc (Hons) Physics BSc (Hons) Physics
This programme is recognised by the Institute of Physics.
BSc (Hons) Physics
Dr Marco Pinna - Programme Leader
Dr Marco Pinna is Programme Leader for both Mathematics and Physics, and Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Mathematics and Physics. His research interest encompasses soft materials and nano-technology.
Welcome to BSc (Hons) Physics
Physics is a fundamental science which underpins our understanding of the world around us, from distant galaxies to the smallest particles. The knowledge and problem-solving skills of physicists are vital to new discoveries and advances in science and technology.
This course offers the opportunity to study a combination of fundamental and applied physics alongside rigorous mathematics and computational training. Teaching is informed by research, with the chance for students to work on real-world research projects alongside our academic staff.
Throughout the course there are extensive opportunities for students to hone practical skills in preparation for a career in a variety of sectors. The programme includes a combination of compulsory and elective modules covering all components of core physics, as defined by the UK Institute of Physics (IOP).
The BSc (Hons) Physics programme combines theory with practical laboratory work and substantial research training. Throughout the course there are extensive opportunities for students to hone practical skills in preparation for a career in a variety of sectors.
The programme includes a combination of compulsory and elective modules covering all components of core physics, as defined by the UK Institute of Physics (IOP).
In the first year students have the chance to benefit from an additional three hours per week of problem solving tutorials. In addition, the School of Mathematics and Physics runs a tutor system for first year students, providing one hour weekly tutor sessions in small groups.
The course is taught through lectures, problem-solving classes, computer-based classes, and seminars.
Calculus (Core)Computer Algebra and Technical Computing (Core)Electricity, Magnetism, Thermal and Quantum Physics (Core)Geometrical Optics, Waves and Mechanics (Core)Laboratory 1 (Core)Linear Algebra (Core)Probability and Statistics (Core)Professional Skills and Group Study (Core)
This module focuses on the concepts of the derivative and the Riemann integral, which are indispensable in modern sciences. Two approaches are used: both intuitive-geometric, and mathematically rigorous, based on the definition of continuous limits. Important results are the Mean Value Theorem, leading to the representation of some functions as power series (the Taylor series), and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus which establishes the relationship between differentiation and integration. Further calculus tools are explored, such as the general properties of the derivative and the Riemann integral, as well as the techniques of integration. In this module, students may deal with many "popular" functions used throughout mathematics.
This module presents an introduction to computer packages for analytic formulas manipulation (computer algebra) and technical computing. Students will also have the opportunity to develop skills including; utilising a logbook as a factual record and as reflective self-assessment to support their learning.
This module presents a core understanding of the main subjects of physics. Students have the opportunity to learn basic concepts of electricity, magnetism, thermal and quantum physics. Students also have the opportunity to develop problem solving skills using this material. This module is the cornerstone for a number of subsequent modules.
This module will present an introduction to the fundamentals of waves, geometrical optics and mechanics, including their mathematical foundations.
This module will provide students with the opportunity to learn practical skills needed for physical laboratory experiments. The module provides a structured introduction to laboratory skills development with particular emphasis on measurement uncertainty. This module explores measurement and estimation followed by techniques in data analysis and presentation of data. Students will also have the opportunity to develop practical skills in a set of experiments which examples may include: basic electronic circuits, pendulum, Hooke's law, heat capacity, lenses.
This module describes vector spaces and matrices. Matrices are regarded as representations of linear mappings between vector spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are introduced, which lead to diagonalization and reduction to other canonical forms. Special types of mappings and matrices (orthogonal, symmetric) are introduced. Applications of linear algebra to geometry of quadratic surfaces are explored.
This module begins with an introduction of a probability space, which models the possible outcomes of a random experiment. Basic concepts such as statistical independence and conditional probability are introduced, with various practical examples used as illustrations. Random variables are introduced, and certain well-known probability distributions are explored. Further study includes discrete distributions, independence of random variables, mathematical expectation, random vectors, covariance and correlation, conditional distributions and the law of total expectation. The ideas developed for discrete distributions are applied to continuous distributions. Probability theory is a basis of mathematical statistics, which has so many important applications in science, industry, government and commerce. Students will have the opportunity to gain a basic understanding of statistics and its tools. It is important that these tools are used correctly when, for example, the full picture of a problem (population) must be inferred from collected data (random sample).
This module provides students the opportunity to learn a variety of transferable skills: to communicate scientific ideas via a variety of media, to work in groups, to manage and plan projects, to keep record of work. Students have the opportunity to develop an understanding of general and specialized databases, their uses and searches. Group study can develop Students' skills in team-working around investigating a topic from literature. Students have the opportunity to take on administrative roles within the team and work towards common aims and objectives.
Condensed Matter Physics (Core)Differential Equations (Core)Electrodynamics (Core)Group Project (Core)Industrial and Econo-Physics (Core)Laboratory 2 (Core)Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics (Core)Scientific Computing (Core)
This module describes the basic principles of condensed matter physics, which directly relates to the physics of all materials around us.
Calculus techniques already provide solutions of simple first-order differential equations. Solution of second-order differential equations can sometimes be achieved by certain manipulations. Students may learn about existence and geometric interpretations of solutions, even when calculus techniques do not yield solutions in a simple form. This is a part of the existence theory of ordinary differential equations and leads to fundamental techniques of the asymptotic and qualitative study of their solutions, including the important question of stability. Fourier series and Fourier transform are introduced. This module provides an introduction to the classical second-order linear partial differential equations and techniques for their solution. The basic concepts and methods are introduced for typical partial differential equations representing the three classes: parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic.
This module provides an introduction to theory of electromagnetic field. It describes Maxwell's equations and their solutions, including electromagnetic wave, such as light, and its propagation in a media.
This module aims to provide students with the experience of working as part of a team on a project. Students will have the opportunity to produce a set of deliverables relevant to their programme of study. Final deliverables will be negotiated between the group and their supervisor, the module coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that each project covers the learning outcomes of the module. Groups are expected to manage their own processes, and to hold regular meetings both with and without their supervisor. Groups will be allocated by the module coordinator and other members of staff. The process of development of the topic under study and the interaction and management of group members underpins the assessment of skills in the module.
This module describes how modern physics is used in everyday industrial practice. Examples used in this module will be aligned with the interests of the university's industrial partners and collaborators. The module also introduces how theoretical apparatus developed initially in physics finds its application in the field of economy.
This module builds on level 1 Laboratory 1 module. It provides students with a broad experience in mastering a range of more complex experimental techniques and offers the opportunity to develop skills in data collection and analysis.
The aim of this module is to introduce students to main notions of theoretical mechanics. Students will have the opportunity to learn relevant mathematical techniques and methods.
Students will have the opportunity to utilise computers for the numerical solution and simulation of models of physical and mathematical systems, including the use of computer procedural programming languages to solve computational problems. Numerical algorithms will be introduced to exemplify key concepts in computational programming, with the emphasis on understanding the nature of the algorithm and the features and limitations of its computational implementation. In creating programs, the emphasis will be on using effective programming techniques and on efficient debugging, testing and validation methods. Students may also develop skills at using a logbook as a factual record and as reflective self-assessment to support their learning.
Advanced Topics of Physics and Physics Seminar (Core)Numerical Methods (Core)Physics of the Universe (Core)Physics Project (Core)Quantum Mechanics (Core)Statistical Mechanics (Core)Fluid Dynamics (Option)†Methods of Mathematical Physics (Option)†Physics Pedagogy (Option)†
The module will cover several advanced topics of modern physics. The choice of the topics will be governed by the current research interests of academic staff and/or visiting scientists. Students may also participate in physics research seminars.
The module aims to equip students with knowledge of various numerical methods for solving applied mathematics problems, their algorithms and implementation in programming languages.
Using the background knowledge from the previous modules, this module aims to equip students with modern physics understanding of the entire Universe at large - from elementary particles till galaxies and their evolution.
In this module the students have the opportunity to conduct modern physics research in a research group of the school, university or an external collaborating establishment.
This module provides a rigorous theoretical foundation of quantum physics. Various methods are introduced and examined via application to a set of quantum phenomena. The module aims to provide the core knowledge for understanding of the whole body of modern physics and the world around us.
The module will introduce the concepts of statistical mechanics at equilibrium. Students will have the opportunity to learn the methods used to describe systems of a large number of particles.
This module gives a mathematical foundation of ideal and viscous fluid dynamics and their application to describing various flows in nature and technology. Students are taught methods of analysing and solving equations of fluid dynamics using analytic and most modern computational tools.
The module aims to equip students with methods to analyse and solve various mathematical equations found in physics and technology.
This module is designed to provide students with an insight into the teaching of science at secondary school level and does this by combining university lectures with an experience of a placement in a secondary school science department. The module is particularly aimed at those considering a career in science teaching and provides students with an opportunity to engage with cutting edge science education research and will examine how this research impacts directly on classroom practice. Students will have the opportunity to gain an insight into some of the key ideas in science pedagogy and how these are implemented in the school science lessons and will develop an understanding about the barriers to learning science that many students experience.
This module describes vector spaces and matrices. Matrices are regarded as representations of linear mappings between vector spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are introduced, which lead to diagonalisation and reduction to other canonical forms. Special types of mappings and matrices (orthogonal, symmetric) are also introduced.
GCE Advanced Levels: BBC to include a grade B from A Level Maths and Physics.
International Baccalaureate: 29 points overall, with Higher Level Grade 5 in Maths and Physics.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Maths and 15 credits in Physics
BTEC qualifications may be considered with a grade B in A Level Maths and Physics.
Please contact our Admissions team for further information (admissions@lincoln.ac.uk)
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/
For applicants who do not meet our standard entry requirements, our Science Foundation Year can provide an alternative route of entry onto our full degree programmes:
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/sfysfyub/lifesciences/
Research Informed
Research is a critical part of the academic environment at the University of Lincoln, and as one of our students you can expect to be taught by research academics in the field. Under our "student as producer" initiative you will be expected to contribute to new knowledge yourself. Research will form a part of your study from your first year in a variety of ways such as individual and team projects, and will culminate in the final year project.
Teaching on this course is conducted by academic members of staff who are active researchers in their fields. This research informs teaching at all levels of the programme. Staff conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental and applied mathematics and physics, ranging from pure mathematics to applied nano-science at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The School collaborates with top research institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA.
The School of Mathematics and Physics regularly welcomes guest speakers from around the world. Recent visitors to the University of Lincoln have included former vice president of the Royal Astronomical Society Professor Don Kurtz, mathematician and author Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE, and operations research specialist Ruth Kaufman OBE.
Students on this course are encouraged to obtain and undertake work placements independently in the UK or overseas during their studies, providing hands-on experience in industry. These can range from a few weeks to a full year if students choose the sandwich year option. Placements may be conducted with external research institutions (which can be overseas). The option is subject to availability and selection criteria set by the industry or external institution. When undertaking optional placements, students will be required to cover their transport, accommodation, and general living costs.
Physics graduates are well-placed for careers in research and development, process control, and regulatory roles in organisations around the world. Some may go on to roles in education or further study at postgraduate level. Additionally, transferable skills such as communications, problem-solving, and decision-making, which students are expected to develop throughout their studies, are valuable in many spheres of employment.
"At Lincoln, the small course size means that you're not just a number – each of the staff knows you by name"
Sorcha Hulme, BSc (Hons) Physics graduate
There is growing demand for graduates with combined skills in mathematics and computer science across a wide range of sectors.
Explore the interplay between these two important disciplines, and the ways in which they co-exist and complement each other.
Physics with Philosophy
This course combines the complementary nature of these two disciplines to help explain our world and our place in it.


text:
Disney's Avengers Campus Attractions Will Include Spidey Ride And Wakanda Visit
By Angie Han 5 months
If you've ever wanted to visit the Marvel universe, now's your chance.
Well, more accurately, next year's your chance.
Disney has confirmed Avengers Campus, a new Marvel-themed land, is coming to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris in 2020.
The park was first teased at the last D23, back in 2017, and details have trickled out bit by bit since then. However, this year's D23 offered the most substantive information yet.
Walt Disney Imagineering's Scot Drake shared that the premise is that these are campuses set up by the Avengers to recruit the next generation of superheroes — i.e., park guests. The two locations, along with Hong Kong Disneyland (which is home to the attractions Iron Man Experience and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle!), will be "linked together in a global story."
Disney's Avengers Campus concept art: WEB, the Spider-Man ride
Image: disney
Avengers Campus will feature "the first-ever Spider-Man-themed attraction at a Disney park," per Drake. Called W.E.B. (Worldwide Engineering Brigade), the ride invites guests on board the Webslinger vehicle, where they can shoot webs to help Peter catch all the Spider-Bots overrunning the campus.
Disney's Avengers Campus concept art: Doctor Strange's California sanctum
In addition, Doctor Strange fans can look forward to exploring the ruins of a mysterious California Sanctum.
Disney's Avengers Campus concept art: Pym Test Kitchen
There's also the Pym Test Kitchen, where guests can go to eat food that may have been grown or shrunk by Pym particles. (The Avengers Campus booth on the D23 show floor had on display an enormous plastic pretzel, if you're curious about the kind of food they might have.)
And, of course, fans will get to interact with characters from the Marvel universe, including Black Widow, Star-Lord, Gamora, Groot, Black Panther, the Dora Milaje, Thor, and Loki.
Disney's Avengers Campus concept art: Avengers ride coming in Phase Two
All of the above will be part of the first phase of Avengers Campus, which will open at Disney California Adventure next year. The second phase, which will be unveiled at some point after that, will include a Quinjet ride to Wakanda, where guests will get to suit up and help the Avengers in battle.
Disney World concept art: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Elsewhere in the Disney universe, the Guardians of the Galaxy are headed to Epcot, in the form of a new rollercoaster called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which kicks off with a "reverse launch into space." It's not quite Avengers Campus, but a trip to Xandar is nothing to sniff at, either.
TOPICS: Entertainment, Jio MAMI, movies tv shows, Movies & TV shows, Marvel, Genesis by Mashable India, comic-culture, D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks
92nd Academy Awards: Kelly Marie Tran, Gal Gadot And More To Present At Host-less Oscars
'Shabaash Mithu': Taapsee Pannu's First Look As India's Women's Cricket Team Captain Looks Legit!
BTS Playing Hide And Seek With James Corden And Ashton Kutcher Is Super Adorable
Jojo Rabbit Review: Taika Waititi's Audacious Film Laughs Irreverently in The Face Of Fascism
Kumail Nanjiani Got A 10-Year Subscription To PornHub For His Shirtless Pics


Reiki Tummo - heart-and-cools Webseite!
In its natural condition our body is healthy and has the ability to heal itself from illnesses. Tensions can arise in the body, often arising from emotional blockages, and these can block the body's self-healing mechanisms from functioning properly. As a result of this the body can become ill. If we want to be healthy and stay that way we have to reduce the tensions in our body step by step. Reiki Tummo can help us to achieve this.
Reiki Tummo is a healing technique for effective support of inner balance and giving natural support of healing from illnesses. In Reiki Tummo subtle energy is channeled through hands either to a client or to oneself. The subtle energy releases tensions in the body effectively and facilitates the activation of the self- healing energy flow of the body. With Reiki Tummo, in addition to reiki energy kundalini energy is also released to make the healing deeper.
In Reiki Tummo workshops both reiki and kundalini energies are activated and participants are shown how to use this energy for healing themselves or others. We currently offer three levels of Reiki Tummo workshops, which are rounded up with the Kundalini and Meditation Workshop. These follow on from each other and allow a gradual increase in body and healing energy levels.


text:
Agora Inc.
14 W. Mount Vernon Place
For the ancient Greeks, the center of social activity was the Agora, a lively marketplace where people came not only to buy and sell goods, but also to meet to exchange news and ideas. That same philosophy is what drives Agora Inc.
Located in Mount Vernon, Agora is a holding company for various publishers of financial, health, travel and special interest books and newsletters — each offering ideas, information and insights.
Some of what it publishes is very practical — such as how to get the best price for an airline ticket or how to best manage arthritis pain. Other topics are rather abstract — such as man's relationship to the state, or how monetary policy affects people's lives.
Agora Inc. launched its first publication, International Living, from Washington, D.C., in 1979. The travel and retirement newsletter has 100,000 subscribers.
Agora's companies publish more than 300 books and 40 newsletters, reaching 1 million readers from around the world.
The company has offices in London, Paris, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Buenos Aires, Melbourne and Waterford. Many of its titles are available in French, Spanish, German and Italian.


1. If you're lucky enough and find someone with the shirt: FREE HUGS 또는 If 당신 find a 셔츠 store selling it, hug the shirt/person and if they/someone notices you, say "It says free hugs!"
2. go to the 음식 court and go to a fast 음식 place and take tons of straws and put as many possible in your mouth and stand on a 표, 테이블 노래 elmo's world theme.
3. Go to one of those toddler toy/clothing stores and hold up a baby outfit/toy and yell as loud as 당신 can "I 사랑 THIS TOY! I'D PLAY WITH IT 일 AND NIGHT!"
4. Go to the bathroom and hide in a stall until 당신 see an old lady/guy and if you're a boy yell "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!" And if you're a girl yell "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LULU!!"
6. Go in a book store and pick up a baby book, and every 30 초 yell "YAY! DUCKY MADE IT!!!"
7. while walking down the hall walk up to some 랜덤 dude and say: "Hi are 당신 Lulu?"
18. Stay in the magazine store all 일 and read the magazines cover to cover.
19. If 당신 are a guy, go in to a womans clothing store, and bring dresses into the dressing room with you. Come out, and in you're most feminie voice say "they just aren't me"
21. Wear sunglasses, carry a cane, and set up a pot in front of 당신 that says "help me, I'm blind" see how much money 당신 can get.
24. Ask to hold one of the 개 in the pet store. Let it escape.
25. Go into Pier 1 and ask if they have any big pieces of 정크 made of straw.
32. Run around a clothing store and when someone looks at 당신 akwardly tell them you're on a plane.
34. Go to a hair salon and claim that the phone 당신 bought there didn't work.


text:
Apple to hold annual shareholders meeting on Feb. 26
Mikey Campbell | Jan 03, 2020
Apple is scheduled to hold its annual shareholders meeting in February at Apple Park's Steve Jobs Theater, where stock holders will cast votes on measures ranging from the election of the company's board of executives to three shareholder proposals.
The meeting is slated to take place on Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. Pacific, according to a proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. Shareholders of record, or those who owned Apple stock at the close of business on Jan. 2, 2020, are invited to participate in person, but anyone with stake in the company can vote online through proxyvote.com.
For 2020, the meeting will cover a total of six proposals involving the election of directors, ratification of Ernst and Young as the independent registered public accounting firm and approval of executive compensation. Three shareholder proposals covering proxy access, sustainability and executive compensation, and policies of freedom of expression are also up for vote.
Apple presents board nominees James Bell, Tim Cook, Al Gore, Andrea Jung, Art Levinson, Ron Sugar and Sue Wagner for consideration. Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, resigned from the company's board last September, prior to the debut of the Apple TV+ and Disney+ streaming services. A longtime director at Apple, Iger later said the tech giant's interest in entering the entertainment industry put the companies on "conflicting rather than converging" paths.
During 2019, CEO Cook once again netted the lowest payout amongst fellow C-suite executives at $11.5 million, including a $3 million base salary. Other executives, including CFO Luca Maestri, General Counsel Kate Adams, SVP of Retail and People Deidre O'Brien, COO Jeff Williams, and former retail chief Angela Ahrendts, reaped between $19 million and $25 million in salary, stock grants and incentives.
That said, Cook raked in $113.5 million in vested stock units and stands to gain hundreds of millions of dollars should Apple continue to perform at expectations, as he controls 1.26 million unvested stock units worth some $275.7 million, as well as 560,000 equity incentive plan awards worth $122.5 million.
Three shareholder proposals are on the docket for 2020, including yet another proxy access amendment that seeks a second shareholder-approved nominee to the board. Apple's current proxy access regulations limit access to 20 percent of immediately serving directors rounded down to the nearest whole number, which comes out to one director. The proposal would change that language to reflect a 20 percent figure "or 2, whichever is greater."
Apple has received proxy access proposals six years running and in each case recommended shareholders vote against the proposition on the basis that the existing method of proxy access has been deemed effective.
Proposal 5 requests the Board Compensation Committee to prepare a report "assessing the feasibility of integrating sustainability metrics into performance measures, performance goals or vesting conditions that may apply to senior executives under the Company's compensation incentive plans." While Apple touts efforts in the areas of environmental sustainability and human rights, directly tying specific metrics to executive compensation could "reduce reputational, legal and regulatory risks and improve long-term performance," the proposal reads.
Apple recommends a vote against Proposal 5, noting existing programs like the yearly Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, Environmental Responsibility Report and Supplier Code of Conduct are already in place. Further, integrating the requested metrics into executive compensation would be redundant as they are already built in as core corporate values, the company says.
"An effective approach to "sustainability," as that term is defined by the proponent, requires more than simply tying executive compensation to the achievement of environmental, social, and governance goals," Apple says. "That is why, as a company, we already incorporate the Apple Values into our business strategy."
Finally, Proposal 6 seeks a report on Apple's policies on freedom of expression and access to information, "including whether it has publicly committed to respect freedom of expression as a human right." The company's dealings in China are specifically mentioned, with proponents noting Apple's mass removal of VPN apps from the App Store in 2017, a takedown of at least 634 so-called "illegal" apps in 2018 and the ejection of The New York Times app in 2017. In each case, Apple acted at the behest of the Chinese government, a regime known to stifle free speech.
The company recommends voting against Proposal 6, saying it adheres to the laws and regulations of countries in which it operates.
"In these instances, we prioritize engagement, advocating for the outcome we believe is in the best interests of our users. And, while we may disagree with certain decisions at times, we do not believe it would be in the best interests of our users to simply abandon markets, which would leave consumers with fewer choices and fewer privacy protections," Apple says. "We believe engaging and participating in markets enables us to advocate for policies and practices that are consistent with Apple's values."
Apple Shareholders Meeting 2020 by Mikey Campbell on Scribd
sflocal
Waiting for the inevitable armchair CEO's to crawl out from their parents' basement and preach to us why Tim Cook should be fired.
lkrupp
sflocal said:
The internet has gotten so negative it may not be worth it any more. Let these sorry souls drown in their own negativity. While I'm as guilty as the rest of us the best way to deal with these negative types is to ignore them. Hard to do but it's really the only way.
yojimbo007
'Imbeciles' is a more proper name for them !.
fastasleep
lkrupp said:
And you usually do such a good job of ignoring them.
So long as the stock keeps going up they may stay muted, but if we get a drop they may start calling for his head regardless of the AI thread topic.
Cowen forecasts 'soft' iPhone impacting Apple's Q1 2023 financials
Apple's holiday quarter results will be lower than 2021, according to Cowen, with "softness" expected due to iPhone shipments impacted by Chinese lockdowns.
Samsung's terrible quarter delivered lowest profit in 8 years
Long-time Apple rival Samsung had an incredibly bad fourth quarter, with the global economic downturn blamed for a 69% drop in quarterly operating profit.
What to expect from Apple's 2022 holiday quarter earnings report
Apple will be announcing its 2023 fiscal first quarter results on Thursday evening. Here's what to expect from the holiday quarter earnings — and what Wall Street is predicting.


John Wood prepares summaries of the outcomes of the letters we have written to GBC about planning applications. Recent summaries have been placed on the Planning section of the G Soc website. They make very interesting reading.
GBC's proposed Submission Local Plan, Strategies and Sites, as approved by GBC Committees, became available on 9th June 2017: a period of public consultation closed on July 24th. Our Chairman responded and included comments made by the Group. In December the Plan was submitted for examination to the Secretary of State. Jonathan Bore has been appointed as Inspector and the examination will start on 5th June this year. He examined the Waverley Plan and recently approved it after a number of Major Modifications (MMs). He has already written to GBC requiring some MMs, most importantly on the trajectory of the proposed stepped annual housing provision.
The present process will be followed by regulation 18 consultation on Local Plan Development Management Policies during June – July 2019.
The Solum application 14/P/02168 went to the GBC Planning Committee on June 2016 with a recommendation for refusal. The recommendation was unanimously agreed by the Councillors. In December 2016 Solum launched an appeal, which was heard before an Inspector, David Morgan, in the Council Chamber in November 2017. Our Chairman led the Society's representations. Before the hearing we contacted the Case Officer and sent him commentaries on Solum's Proofs of Evidence. We took part in a rota of Society attendance at the hearing and provided feedback notes. In January David Morgan published his decision to allow the appeal: a sad day for Guildford.
In May of 2016 Pegasus submitted plans to redevelop the Plaza site on the Portsmouth Road, plans to which we very strongly objected (16/P/00923). Their proposal frequently referenced the two blocks of flats, Mount Court and Bishops Court on the Mount, which are universally abhorred in Guildford and are regarded as very unfortunate examples of the architecture popular at the time when they were built: a mistake never to be repeated.
On 24th April 2017 Pegasus submitted a new application, 17/P/00920. They also arranged to meet with us to discuss it. The new application had slightly larger bulk than the previous one but was two stories lower, eight instead of ten, and it had buildings arranged about a central courtyard. We considered that Pegasus were still trying to squeeze too much on to this small and sensitive site, and wrote again to object strongly, including some excellent additions from D&H Group.
In September Pegasus submitted a further set of plans with minor changes. We sustained our objection and reiterate our view that the bulk and height of the proposed buildings were too large. We lobbied Councillors. The application went to the GBC Planning Committee on 1st November with the officers recommending approval. Several Councillors spoke against it and none spoke for it. The meeting decided to defer its decision pending further action by the Officers to persuade Pegasus to reduce the visual impact of the scheme.
This time last year M&G believed they could submit a planning application between June and September 2017. None has appeared. M&G held a series of workshops during 2017, some of which a member of the Group attended (the Society was allowed only one representative). M&G continued to propose around 47,000 sq m retail, over 44,000 sq m housing and over 5,000 sq m of food and drink, which implies very intensive development. There is a likelihood of ten storey blocks with up to six stories on North Street. The Local Plan inspector has queried the retail/housing balance and once more the whole scheme may be back in the melting pot.
Last year's report included proposals to add two floors to Connaught House, the office building situated between Alexandra Terrace and 'G Live' with a frontage onto the Epsom Road/London Road mini roundabout. We objected and the developer resubmitted, 16/P/02557. We met with him on in January 2017 and acknowledged the improvements made. However, that reinforced a general concern we have that permitting high buildings can result in the 'raising of the (height) benchmark' thus making it difficult to refuse subsequent unacceptably high developments. We therefore continued to object. The revised application was however approved.
In October Sladen Estates invited us to attend an exhibition of their proposals for 191 new flats on Walnut Tree Close. David Ogilvie attended for the Group. Their proposal included a twelve story block on the river opposite Dapdune Wharf. The proposal was for a 'Build to Rent' scheme, to be managed by M&G, and the developer indicated there would be no affordable housing. We objected strongly to the application, 17/P/02469, as did the National Trust. The application has been withdrawn.
In March Summix invited us to an exhibition which several of us attended on their proposal for 450-500 student units and 1,900 sq. m. of co-worker space on a site between Walnut Tree Close and the river, very close to the footbridge over the railway giving access to the university campus. It rises to about seven stories high. A planning application is expected.
Robert Cotton consulted with us in November on proposals for a new porch for St Mary's church to provide better toilet and other facilities. We had responded in detail to the original proposals (see last year's report). The revised submission was approved by GBC, see 17/P/01753.
17/P/00509: Land at Guildford College Campus, Stoke Road. This was a commercial development by Guildford College to exploit part of their site. The proposal was for 553 units of student accommodation. We objected, principally because of the height. At 7 stories high and combined with its considerable bulk, it was considered to be too high such that it would have a detrimental 'urbanising' impact on the adjacent Stoke Park. The developer came back with modified proposals to which we continued to object. The application was refused by the GBC Planning Committee, counter to the Officer's recommendation.
2. 17/P/00801: Treetops Kennels, Treetops, Old Portsmouth Road. This application proposes 39 residential dwellings on a site within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, an Area of Great Landscape Value and the Green Belt. It therefore is subject to the highest levels of protection. We therefore objected (we had also objected to a previous application). The officer recommended refusal, but the developer has gone to appeal on grounds of non-determination.
3. 17/P/01389: Chapel, Guildford Crematorium, New Pond Road, Peasmarsh.
We welcomed this proposal to provide a new Chapel Crematorium but raised a number of points concerning the interior design. We received a full and helpful response from GBC. We objected to a secondary proposal for unsightly, costly, substandard and unnecessary temporary buildings (17/P/01391).
4. 17/P/02280: 4 Guildford Business Park, Guildford Business Park Road. This was an outline application to consider scale, access and layout for the erection of a much enlarged office building to replace the existing one. We had comments on visual impact and on the need for better footpath links to the main line station. Another large new office block is in progress of construction on the business park.
5. 17/P/02605: H A Fox Jaguar and Hunters Land Rover, Ladymead. We objected strongly to the previous approved scheme 16/P/01687 for a new showroom. The proposals sit on an extremely prominent corner site on a very important 'gateway' into Guildford. We welcomed the reduced height and mass of the new proposals, but objected to the gloomy impression which the proposals would make, with their oppressively black facades.
6. 17/P/02190: Racks Court, Quarry Street. It is proposed to pull down 23 sheltered housing units built in 1979 and to replace them with 17 luxury flats but no affordable housing. The developer, Clarion Group is the country's largest housing association and is a major house builder. We objected to the size and design of the proposed buildings and to the loss of specialist housing units. Gordon has taken this up with Cllr. Dennis Paul.
7. Tunsgate Square: we have responded to some applications for signage for the new shops, and are happy that the Square is now open. We remain of the opinion that the pluses of the scheme overcome its minuses.
Developers increasingly seem to be favouring schemes which enable them to escape from the requirement to provide 30% affordable housing. They use straightforward financial viability arguments (Solum, Clarion), sui generis or assisted living legislation (McCarthy and Stone, and Pegasus), student accommodation (Guildford College and Summix) or Build to Rent (Sladen). We have discussed this within the Group and wrote to Tim Dawes, GBC Planning Development Manager. He agrees that it is an important subject area and we will continue to pursue it.
Gordon Bridger has vigorously argued that the SANG tariffs are far too high and are a scandalous imposition on the cost of new housing. He has taken this up with Cllrs, our MP and has achieved some ministerial attention. However there are no policy changes yet.
As signalled last year, the Council have reduced the size of the Planning Committee and has increased the number of letters required to get a hearing. Gordon objected forcefully.


text:
package org.wso2.developerstudio.eclipse.artifact.analytics.stream.validators;

import org.eclipse.core.resources.IProject;
import org.eclipse.jface.viewers.Viewer;
import org.eclipse.jface.viewers.ViewerFilter;
import org.wso2.developerstudio.eclipse.artifact.analytics.utils.AnalyticsConstants;

public class StreamProjectFilter extends ViewerFilter {

	public boolean select(Viewer viewer, Object parentElement, Object element) {

		if (element instanceof IProject) {
			try {
				if (((IProject) element).hasNature
						(AnalyticsConstants.ANALYTICS_PROJECT_NATURE)) {
					return true;
				}
			} catch (Exception e) {/*ignore*/}
		}
		return false;
	}
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
weather in china april
Maldives Weather in April is mostly warm and records the warmest sea temperatures of the year. Check How Hot & Sunny It Is Before You Book Your Next Holiday in 2021 to Changchun, China Spring is in the air in April throughout most of China, and it's a lovely time to visit. Bringing many layers is the key: As the weather warms up during the day, you can remove layers until the temperature cools down in the evening. Low °C. You can jump to a separate table for each section of the country: North China, Northeast China, East China, South Central China, Southwest China and Northwest China. Temperature 15 °C 59 °F; High Temperature 19 °C 66 °F; Low Temperature 11 °C 52 °F; Sunshine Hours 5 hrs; Rainfall 102 … Pack a raincoat and layers no matter which area you plan to visit. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather indicated. The climate in Beijing during April can be summarized as mild and dry. October in London: Weather, What to Pack, and What to Do, December in China: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See, The Weather and Climate in Vancouver, British Columbia, Weather in Finland: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature, Weather, Events, and Packing Guide for China in March, The Weather and Climate in Southeast Asia. April weather forecast for Beijing, China. April – the Best Month to Visit? Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Dali in April, falling to 8°C at night. Spring comes in April, with the rainfall rising substantially to measure 25.4mm (1") from an average of five rainy days the whole month. Weather in China in march 2021. Weather in April . Beijing Weather in April. April is a warm spring month, with average temperature fluctuating between 25.8°C (78.4°F) and 18.1°C (64.6°F). Check How Hot & Sunny It Is Before You Book Your Next Holiday in 2021 to Xiamen, China Night temperatures is 1 °C (34 °F) at the start of April, but above 32 °C (90 °F) at the end. While you may get the start of the rainy season in the southern part of China, school is still in session in April, so you'll avoid the big crowds and can enjoy events from flower festivals to an international film festival and a marathon at the Great Wall. Late April In late April, it might rain for a couple of days. Northern China and Beijing experience dry conditions in May with comfortably mild temperatures. Historical Xi'an Weather in April In the north this is the optimal season, with fresh weather and clear skies. The only national holiday this month is from April 4–6, 2020, called Qing Ming, or "Tomb Sweeping Day." For the most part, the weather here in April is warming up during the day with nights remaining cool. Crowdwise, this should be one of the best times of year to be in Beijing. People typically have Monday off, and travel during this period can get busy with an increase in prices. There are usually 15 days with some rain in Yichang in April and the average monthly rainfall is 99mm . China weather averages and temperatures for April; Location Avg temp (°C °F)Max temp (°C °F)Min temp (°C °F)Rainfall (mm) Current weather in China, with temperatures in 87 cities, including high and low temperatures for the country. High °C. Beijing weather averages (imperial / metric) It will be misty and foggy at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. Major Destinations: Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Dalian, Shenyang, Inner Mongolia…, Temperature goes up quickly and it is sunny in most days. Guangzhou (also known as Canton) and Guilin in southern China are surrounded by mountain-like formations, which have a monsoon-influenced, humid subtropical climate. October in Canada: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See, April in China: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See. The temperature rises a little in this month in West China. Each place has a total for how many days of wet weather it usually gets this month and for the normal amount of precipitation. The day-time weather is very warm, but the temperature range in a day is large - it is much cooler in the morning and night. Northern cities like Beijing and Xi'an should be comfortable for outdoor sightseeing. Weather in April. It's mild/warm in central China in April, and still quite dry. Average Weather in April in Maldives records a temperature reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius during the day time. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal. Does it rain in Dali in April? In the month of april, the mean temperature in Beijing is 65°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). Weather in April April is an agreeable spring month in Ningbo, China, with average temperature fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 11.4°C (52.5°F). April is a dry month with an average of 21mm (0.8in) rain. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal. Humid and damp weather prevail. It is generally warm in the daytime so it is advisable to wear a thin sweater, jacket, jeans, sneakers, thin overcoat, thin knitwear. April is an agreeable spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 11.4°C (52.5°F) and an average high of 20°C (68°F). The only exception might be the far northern parts of Heilongjiang and Xinjiang, which can still be somewhat cold during the month of April. The South becomes increasingly warmer. April weather forecast for Ningbo, China. In June, the rains blow northward, and South China gets more rainfall with the poetic name, plum-rain weather, since this is the moment when plums mellow. Average Weather during April in Beijing (Beijing Area), China. Temperature / Avg. The climate in Shenyang during April can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry. All these make April one of the most comfortable months to visit China. For us, April can be 40 degrees or 70 degrees. In April, the average high-temperature increases considerably, from a freezing cold -3.9°C (25°F) in March, to a chilly 8.9°C (48°F). April is a good time to visit the Great Wall of China. Maldives Weather in April is mostly warm and records the warmest sea temperatures of the year. Starting in April and May, the summer rainy season monsoons hit the southern provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan. The average length of the day in April … Select from the other forecast maps (on the right) to view the temperature, cloud cover, wind and precipitation for this country on a large scale with animation. Are you planning a holiday with hopefully nice weather to Shanghai in April 2021? March/April is a dead time, no major holidays (though there will be a 3 day holiday for Qingming probably starting on April 5) and the weather is still on the cool (possibly even cold) side. Average daily temperatures in April. BBC Weather in association with MeteoGroup. For a classic beach holiday, head to Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean for a warmer climate and very little rainfall. It is the best time to visit Luoyang for Peony Festival. With about 0.8in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your vacations. Temperatures: 8 – 20°C (46 – 68°F) It is mostly sunny and warm during April in central China. Average temperatures for April at cities throughout China are listed below in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. April is one of the best months for traveling in China.Cities in northern China, such as Beijing, offer comfortable temperatures (around 67°F) for outdoor activities.Southern China is increasingly warm and at the same time humid. The China Weather Map below shows the weather forecast for the next 12 days. China temperatures & weather in April. Take Chengdu as an example — the average temperature range is 13–22°C (55–72°F) and there are typically 20 days (47 mm, 2") of rain in April. Accommodation prices peak during holidays in early October. Annual Weather Averages in Kashgar Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015. The heavy humidity hasn't set in yet. Clothing: thin jacket, T-shirt, blouse, light trousers, light pants, a sweater for night, rain gears, Major Destinations: Xi'an, Chengdu, Luoyang, Zhangjiajie, Wuhan, Yangtze River…. Northern China and Beijing experience dry conditions in May with comfortably mild temperatures. Clothing: shorts, dress, short shirt, T-shirts, light sweater and trousers for the evenings, light rain gear, Major Destinations: Tibet, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai…. April is the most wet month of the year. It is the best time to visit Luoyang for Peony Festival. We're going the first week in April and this will be an interesting trip to pack for. Place. Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of march for most popular cities in China. January February March April May June July August September October November December; Avg. Average Weather during April in Shangri-La (Yunnan), China. Nantong weather averages (imperial / metric) Harbin: 1°C (34°F), Changchun: 2°C (36°F), Yinchuan: 4°C (39°F), Hohhot: 1 °C (34°F), Sanya: 31°C (88°F), Beihai: 27°C (81°F), Guangzhou: 26°C (61°F), Fuzhou: 23°C (73°F). There is 28 mm (1 inch) of rain/snow that falls lightly on about 7 days of the month. Shanghai is een van de symbolen van de snelgroeiende economie van China. Dali Weather in April - Temperature, Rainfall & Sunshine. Today's and tonight's China Spring, TX weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Weather in China in April Average temperature in China in April: 14C, 57°F Sea temperature in China (Shanghai) in April: 11°C, 52°F Average rainfall in China in April: 17mm, 0.7in Note: April is a lovely month for visiting China, with most of the country in bloom and temperatures rising. Further reads will tell you know more about: Average Weather in April in Maldives. She currently writes for Air France's Flying Blue China Club. It will be rainy in most areas in South China but the temperature will stay above 15 degree (59°F). Spring and mild weather come to Beijing in April, and it is much warmer and more pleasant than March. Weather is bitterly cold in the north and at altitude, and only warm in the far south. Showing: All Year January February March April May June July August September October November December Luoyang Peony is one of the most famous attractions in China and do not miss that. There will be a lot of rain in both central and southern China, so bring your rain gear. These forecasts are statistics for the month of march from weather reports for many years. How about a travel guide, so as not to miss a highlight of the most populous urban area in China and the second most populous city in the world? Get the monthly weather forecast for Sanya, Hainan, China, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Note: April is a lovely month for visiting China, with most of the country in bloom and temperatures rising. Sinds 2004 heeft Shanghai zelfs de grootste haven ter wereld, waarmee het ons eigen Rotterdam na heel veel jaren van de troon gestoten heeft. Dit oorspronkelijk vissersdorpje is uitgegroeid tot een van de grootste metropolen ter wereld en de belangrijkste havenstad van China. This appeared to be the hottest location in China that day, and was Turpan's hottest April reading in 15 years of publicly available weather data. Across central China, the weather is warm but damp. The month's totals are averages of weather data collected from 1961 to 1990. You will need to add some clothing to keep warm, and carry a umbrella when you go out. It is a good month to climb, Clothing: long-sleeve T-shirt, light trousers, thin knitwear, light sweater and jacket, with a warmer coat for the evenings, Major Destinations: Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Nanchang, Fujian, Shandong…. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal. The South becomes increasingly warmer. Check temperature, rainfall & sunshine averages & more in April 2021 in Pingyao, China April is not a good time to travel to Urumqi on the Silk Road due to frequent dust storms. Weather in April. Central and Southern China, however, can be damp, yet still warm. Further reads will tell you know more about: Average Weather in April in Maldives. In April, there is more rainfall in East China, which may lead to a slightly lower temperature. In addition, traveling to Gulangyu Island in Fujian to enjoy the seaside landscape is also a nice experience. Check How Hot & Sunny It Is Before You Book Your Next Holiday in 2021 to Dali, China Weather in China in April. Temperature / Avg. Prepare for summer downpours and crowds at traveller hot spots. April weather forecast for Jinhua, China. However, temperatures at dawn or dusk are noticeably colder so please wear more. The tables give the maximum and minimum monthly temperatures based on long-term historical weather data. April – the Best Month to Visit? It will be warm during the day—even hot and humid. Province or Region. April falls in the rainy season with an average precipitation of 207mm (8.1in). Light rain occurs from time to time. The tables below give April averages for the number of sunny days and hours of sunshine at dozens of cities throughout China. As the weather warms up, the natural scenery turns green. What's the Weather Really Like in Canada? Across central China, the weather is warm but damp. China Weather Map. Pingyao April weather guide. Luoyang Peony is one of the most famous attractions in China and do not miss that. All times are CST (Asia/Shanghai, GMT +0800) unless otherwise stated. Get the monthly weather forecast for Shanghai, Shanghai, China, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. It is mostly sunny and warm during April in central China. During April in Shanghai, sunny spring days are common. However, it should not affect travel plans in East China too much. Clothing: Sweaters, warm trousers, wind-proof coat, sunglasses. Read a full profile of South and Southwest China Weather. China weather in April is cool, neither hot nor cold. China in the Springtime is One of the Best Times to Visit, Weather in the United Kingdom: Climate, Seasons, and Average Monthly Temperature, September in China: Weather and Travel Tips, May in China: Weather, What to Pack, and What to See. Hi- I wil lbe in Bejing, Xi'an, Guilin and Shanghai from April 15-27. Furthermore, taking the Yangtze River cruise is a pretty wonderful experience in this warm month. It is a ideal time to travel to Shangri-La in Yunnan or Guilin for its fascinating mountain and water scenery. What to wear in China in April mainly depends on the area or city you are actually visiting. There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Dali in April - that's 57% of daylight hours. Also, touring Zhangjiajie is a good choice, especially for shutterbugs. The average maximum temperature lies … Average Weather during April in Changsha (Hunan), China. There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Yichang in April - that's 33% of daylight hours. Control the animation using the slide bar found beneath the weather map. With pleasant spring weather, it is the best time to travel when willow branches swing in the breeze and flowers are in bloom by the West Lake. The weather is dry, cloudy, and cold.
Update Metasploit Db_, Tyranitar Pokemon Go Best Moveset, Limitations Of Economics, Cake Icon Transparent Background, Meal Prep Near Me,
2020 weather in china april


text:
Jethro Tull – Aqualung (1971/2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull – Aqualung (1971/2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96kHz | Time – 00:43:31 minutes | 846 MB | Genre: Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download – Source: HDTracks | © Chrysalis Records
Recorded: December 1970 – February 1971 at Island Studios, Basing Street, London
Released in 1971, Aqualung is the fourth studio album by Jethro Tull. It was produced by Ian Anderson and Terry Ellis, and featured the singles "Hymn 43", "Locomotive Breath", and "Aqualung". Since its release, the album has sold more than 7 million copies worldwide and is Jethro Tull's best-selling album.
This 40th anniversary special edition was remixed and remastered by Steve Wilson.
Aqualung is the fourth studio album by the rock band Jethro Tull. Released in 1971, Aqualung, despite the band's disapproval, is regarded as a concept album featuring a central theme of "the distinction between religion and God". The album's "dour musings on faith and religion" have marked it as "one of the most cerebral albums ever to reach millions of rock listeners". Aqualung 's success marked a turning point in the band's career, who went on to become a major radio and touring act.
Recorded at Island Records' studio in London, it was their first album with John Evan as a full-time member, their first with new bassist Jeffrey Hammond and last album featuring Clive Bunker on drums. Something of a departure from the band's previous work, the album features more acoustic material than previous releases; and—inspired by photographs of homeless people on the Thames Embankment taken by singer Ian Anderson's wife Jennie—contains a number of recurring themes, addressing religion along with Anderson's own personal experiences.
Aqualung has sold more than 7 million units worldwide according to Anderson, and is thus Jethro Tull's best selling album. The album was generally well-received critically, and has been included on several music magazine best of lists. The album spawned one single, "Hymn 43".
1 Aqualung 6:37
2 Cross-Eyed Mary 4:07
3 Cheap Day Return 1:18
4 Mother Goose 3:50
5 Wond'ring Aloud 1:52
6 Up To Me 3:14
7 My God 7:11
8 Hymn 43 3:15
9 Slipstream 1:08
10 Locomotive Breath 4:38
11 Wind-Up 5:59
Ian Anderson – vocals, acoustic guitar, flute
Martin Barre – electric guitar, descant recorder
John Evan – piano, organ, mellotron
Jeffrey Hammond (as "Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond") – bass guitar, alto recorder and odd voices (and backing vocals on "Mother Goose")
Clive Bunker – drums and percussion
Glenn Cornick – bass guitar
https://subyshare.com/js1s3nma8sye/Jethr0TullAqualung19719624.rar.html
Previous Post Jef Neve – One (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]
Next Post Jethro Tull: Aqualung 1971 (2011) 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition MPEG-2 1080p LPCM 5.1 DTS-HD MA 5.1
Jethro Tull - This Was (50th Anniversary Edition) (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - Heavy Horses (Steven Wilson Remix) (1978/2018) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - Stand Up (Steven Wilson Remix) (1969/2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - Songs From The Wood (40th Anniversary Edition) [Steven Wilson Remix] (1977/2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll: Too Young To Die! (1976) {Deluxe Edition 2015} [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - Benefit (1970, Collector's Edition 2013) [Audio DVD Disc]
Jethro Tull - A Passion Play: An Extended Performance (1973) [ADVD '2014] {FLAC 24-96}
Jethro Tull: Aqualung 1971 (2011) 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition MPEG-2 1080p LPCM 5.1 DTS-HD MA 5.1
Jethro Tull - Aqualung (1971/2015) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
Jethro Tull - The String Quartets (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]
More posts: Jethro Tull


text:
Taedia heidemanni är en insektsart som först beskrevs av Reuter 1909.  Taedia heidemanni ingår i släktet Taedia och familjen ängsskinnbaggar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

Källor

Ängsskinnbaggar
heidemanni

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


At Yetholm Properties we offer a comprehensive student lettings service for people looking for student accommodation in Newcastle upon Tyne.
As a professional student lettings agency, Yetholm Properties provide a personal and thorough service designed to provide a specialist student and professional letting search service.
In order to help provide you with the student lettings service you are looking for, many of our team went back to their roots. Some of our team were students themselves, and we understand how important it is to find the right accommodation in order to have a hassle free tenancy. We offer student properties in all popular areas of the city, including Jesmond, Heaton, City Centre, Spital Tongues and Fenham.
We can help you to find the right student accommodation to suit your needs, and through our Fully Managed tenancies, we offer a 24 hour helpline for any issues or problems, giving you peace of mind throughout your tenancy. Many of our tenants who take advantage of our Newcastle-based student lettings service come from personal recommendations from our existing tenants, with many of them staying on in our student properties to rent for subsequent tenancies.
We charge a competitive admin fee of £100 per person, with no VAT to pay, and a returnable deposit equal to one months' rent.
If you are seeking any advice on how to go about renting a student property, please feel free to contact us for a chat.


text:
package org.apache.cassandra.streaming;

import java.io.DataOutputStream;
import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.InetAddress;
import java.net.Socket;
import java.util.*;
import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentMap;

import org.cliffc.high_scale_lib.NonBlockingHashMap;
import org.cliffc.high_scale_lib.NonBlockingHashSet;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import org.apache.cassandra.config.DatabaseDescriptor;
import org.apache.cassandra.db.ColumnFamilyStore;
import org.apache.cassandra.db.Table;
import org.apache.cassandra.gms.FailureDetector;
import org.apache.cassandra.io.sstable.SSTableReader;
import org.apache.cassandra.net.MessageOut;
import org.apache.cassandra.net.MessagingService;
import org.apache.cassandra.net.OutboundTcpConnection;
import org.apache.cassandra.utils.UUIDGen;

/** each context gets its own StreamInSession. So there may be >1 Session per host */
public class StreamInSession extends AbstractStreamSession
{
    private static final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(StreamInSession.class);

    private static final ConcurrentMap<UUID, StreamInSession> sessions = new NonBlockingHashMap<UUID, StreamInSession>();

    private final Set<PendingFile> files = new NonBlockingHashSet<PendingFile>();
    private final List<SSTableReader> readers = new ArrayList<SSTableReader>();
    private PendingFile current;
    private Socket socket;
    private volatile int retries;

    private StreamInSession(InetAddress host, UUID sessionId, IStreamCallback callback)
    {
        super(null, host, sessionId, callback);
    }

    public static StreamInSession create(InetAddress host, IStreamCallback callback)
    {
        StreamInSession session = new StreamInSession(host, UUIDGen.getTimeUUID(), callback);
        sessions.put(session.getSessionId(), session);
        return session;
    }

    public static StreamInSession get(InetAddress host, UUID sessionId)
    {
        StreamInSession session = sessions.get(sessionId);
        if (session == null)
        {
            StreamInSession possibleNew = new StreamInSession(host, sessionId, null);
            if ((session = sessions.putIfAbsent(sessionId, possibleNew)) == null)
                session = possibleNew;
        }
        return session;
    }

    public static boolean hasSession(UUID sessionId)
    {
        return sessions.get(sessionId) != null;
    }

    public void setCurrentFile(PendingFile file)
    {
        this.current = file;
    }

    public void setTable(String table)
    {
        this.table = table;
    }

    public void setSocket(Socket socket)
    {
        this.socket = socket;
    }

    public void addFiles(Collection<PendingFile> files)
    {
        for (PendingFile file : files)
        {
            if(logger.isDebugEnabled())
                logger.debug("Adding file {} to Stream Request queue", file.getFilename());
            this.files.add(file);
        }
    }

    public void finished(PendingFile remoteFile, SSTableReader reader) throws IOException
    {
        if (logger.isDebugEnabled())
            logger.debug("Finished {} (from {}). Sending ack to {}", new Object[] {remoteFile, getHost(), this});

        assert reader != null;
        readers.add(reader);
        files.remove(remoteFile);
        if (remoteFile.equals(current))
            current = null;
        StreamReply reply = new StreamReply(remoteFile.getFilename(), getSessionId(), StreamReply.Status.FILE_FINISHED);
        // send a StreamStatus message telling the source node it can delete this file
        sendMessage(reply.createMessage());
        logger.debug("ack {} sent for {}", reply, remoteFile);
    }

    public void retry(PendingFile remoteFile)
    {
        retries++;
        if (retries > DatabaseDescriptor.getMaxStreamingRetries())
        {
            logger.error(String.format("Failed streaming session %s from %s while receiving %s", getSessionId(), getHost().toString(), current),
                         new IllegalStateException("Too many retries for " + remoteFile));
            close(false);
            return;
        }
        StreamReply reply = new StreamReply(remoteFile.getFilename(), getSessionId(), StreamReply.Status.FILE_RETRY);
        logger.info("Streaming of file {} for {} failed: requesting a retry.", remoteFile, this);
        try
        {
            sendMessage(reply.createMessage());
        }
        catch (IOException e)
        {
            logger.error("Sending retry message failed, closing session.", e);
            close(false);
        }
    }

    public void sendMessage(MessageOut<StreamReply> message) throws IOException
    {
        DataOutputStream out = new DataOutputStream(socket.getOutputStream());
        OutboundTcpConnection.write(message,
                                    String.valueOf(getSessionId()),
                                    System.currentTimeMillis(),
                                    out,
                                    MessagingService.instance().getVersion(getHost()));
        out.flush();
    }

    public void closeIfFinished() throws IOException
    {
        if (files.isEmpty())
        {
            HashMap <ColumnFamilyStore, List<SSTableReader>> cfstores = new HashMap<ColumnFamilyStore, List<SSTableReader>>();
            try
            {
                for (SSTableReader sstable : readers)
                {
                    assert sstable.getTableName().equals(table);

                    // Acquire the reference (for secondary index building) before submitting the index build,
                    // so it can't get compacted out of existence in between
                    if (!sstable.acquireReference())
                        throw new AssertionError("We shouldn't fail acquiring a reference on a sstable that has just been transferred");

                    ColumnFamilyStore cfs = Table.open(sstable.getTableName()).getColumnFamilyStore(sstable.getColumnFamilyName());
                    if (!cfstores.containsKey(cfs))
                        cfstores.put(cfs, new ArrayList<SSTableReader>());
                    cfstores.get(cfs).add(sstable);
                }

                // add sstables and build secondary indexes
                for (Map.Entry<ColumnFamilyStore, List<SSTableReader>> entry : cfstores.entrySet())
                {
                    if (entry.getKey() != null)
                    {
                        entry.getKey().addSSTables(entry.getValue());
                        entry.getKey().indexManager.maybeBuildSecondaryIndexes(entry.getValue(), entry.getKey().indexManager.allIndexesNames());
                    }
                }
            }
            finally
            {
                for (List<SSTableReader> referenced : cfstores.values())
                    SSTableReader.releaseReferences(referenced);
            }

            // send reply to source that we're done
            StreamReply reply = new StreamReply("", getSessionId(), StreamReply.Status.SESSION_FINISHED);
            logger.info("Finished streaming session {} from {}", getSessionId(), getHost());
            try
            {
                if (socket != null)
                    OutboundTcpConnection.write(reply.createMessage(),
                                                sessionId.toString(),
                                                System.currentTimeMillis(),
                                                new DataOutputStream(socket.getOutputStream()),
                                                MessagingService.instance().getVersion(getHost()));
                else
                    logger.debug("No socket to reply to {} with!", getHost());
            }
            finally
            {
                if (socket != null)
                    socket.close();
            }

            close(true);
        }
    }

    protected void closeInternal(boolean success)
    {
        sessions.remove(sessionId);
        if (!success && FailureDetector.instance.isAlive(getHost()))
        {
            StreamReply reply = new StreamReply("", getSessionId(), StreamReply.Status.SESSION_FAILURE);
            MessagingService.instance().sendOneWay(reply.createMessage(), getHost());
        }
    }

    /** query method to determine which hosts are streaming to this node. */
    public static Set<InetAddress> getSources()
    {
        HashSet<InetAddress> set = new HashSet<InetAddress>();
        for (StreamInSession session : sessions.values())
        {
            set.add(session.getHost());
        }
        return set;
    }

    /** query the status of incoming files. */
    public static Set<PendingFile> getIncomingFiles(InetAddress host)
    {
        Set<PendingFile> set = new HashSet<PendingFile>();
        for (Map.Entry<UUID, StreamInSession> entry : sessions.entrySet())
        {
            StreamInSession session = entry.getValue();
            if (session.getHost().equals(host))
            {
                if (session.current != null)
                    set.add(session.current);
                set.addAll(session.files);
            }
        }
        return set;
    }
}