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Pop Corner: Nicki Minaj - The Boys
I wish Nicki Minaj would release something worthwhile. I'm not the designated pop reporter, however I feel the need to comment on Nicki Minaj whenever I feel bothered by her recording and visual presence. And this time, it's not only the track that makes no sense because the video is a complete mindfuck. "TheBoys" is Minaj's latest single featuring R&B starlet Cassie. No offence to Cassie, but when she's put alongside Minaj, she looks and sounds like a Ferrari, as opposed to a Rover. It's just a shame Cassie lowers her standards in the god awful skimpy video.
I'm just five seconds into listening to The Boys and I hear Minaj rap "Pull up." I'm straight up pissed off that Minaj continues to use the same fucking lyric in pretty much every track. I mean, why? What is the fucking point of having the same imagery in every track? She pulls up in a car, and then all hell breaks loose, that's the moral to every Minaj track. It's like everything is perfect until Minaj opens her mouth and releases the words 'pull' and 'up'. I'm sick of it.
Ignoring my distress Minaj clearly causes me, the actual content is bland, boring and washed-up. The electronic beat is nothing new or unique at all. It's like a deformed Daft Punk mixed with an enraged vocalist with a nice soul singer for the chorus. Now the acoustic guitar works with Cassie, this is a positive. Everything else on this track is a negative. Cassie does have a few verses, where she uses auto tune, pathetically.
Nicki Minaj is not a hip-hop artist at all. She's straight up pop and releasing this single is just another calling card for her to get radio play, fame and more money to spend on boys. IRONY ALERT. Yeah, if you like pop music then this could very well be your thing, however it's not the kind of thing children should hear. They should be listening to this reasonably priced Moshi Monster CD that I am advertising because I need Google's money.
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EDGE #367 - Elden Ring
By Keyboard Koala,
December 24, 2021 in Discussion
Keyboard Koala
Cover story: Elden Ring. Oh! Elden Ring!
Hype: Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course; We Are OFK; The Past Within; Mini Maker; Inua; Call Me Cera.
Play: Halo Infinite [8]; Solar Ash [7]; Battlefield 2042 [6]; The Gunk [7]; Fights In Tight Spaces [6]; Heavenly Bodies [7]; Space Warlord Organ Trader Simulator [6]; Clockwork Aquario [6]; Dungeon Encounters [9]; The Eternal Cylinder [7]; Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One [4]; Unsighted [8]; Cruis'n Blast [6]; Dap [6]; Toem [7].
Time Extend: Frame Gride.
Also featuring the EDGE Awards.
Looks like a great issue. A shame it's already sold out.
6 hours ago, Keyboard Koala said:
The February issue can't be out in December, can it? Surely it just hasn't been published yet. The digital version isn't yet available through the Edge app.
Amazing cover art this month though. I can't wait to read the interview, and see what they have to say about Halo Infinite.
Mr. Gerbik
Prediction time!
Halo Infinite; 8
Solar Ash; 7
Battlefield 2042; 4
The Gunk; 6
Uncle Nasty
So you can't walk into a shop and buy this? I really wanted to read their Halo Infinite [6]
9 minutes ago, Uncle Nasty said:
You can talk to the Banished so it's at least a 7 if not higher
teddymeow
1 hour ago, Mr. Gerbik said:
Keen to read about FiTS and Dungeon Encounters - both games I kind of want to get into but they might be a bit too involved for the likes of me
I think I played Frame Gride for about ten minutes on Redream but it felt like a fussier Armored Core.
phillv85
It's due out on the 30th December if I remember correctly. So mid to late January for all you subscribers.
3 hours ago, Popo said:
Should've been more specific. Sold out for overseas buyers.
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Stole game on point.
the_debaser
Cruis'n Blast is a solid 9.
LaveDisco
4 minutes ago, the_debaser said:
Only racing game that's made my GOTY top ten. It's ace.
I think I'll go for a more careful 4.
11 hours ago, Mr. Gerbik said:
I did not get this reference.
Halo will be a seven (7)
JoeK
2 hours ago, Strafe said:
Dooooooooom.
52 minutes ago, JoeK said:
I still don't get it.
layten
4 minutes ago, Strafe said:
Edge spectacularly missing the point on one of the important games ever created.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120104155012/http:/www.next-gen.biz/reviews/doom-review
Or did they have it right?
https://amp.ibtimes.co.uk/doom-infamous-talk-monsters-review-was-right-side-history-1559763
100% correct opinions
Or, to put it less succinctly, no, at exorbitant length.
16 minutes ago, jonamok said:
While there's fertile soil to be had with being able to interact with creatures beyond shooty shooty bang bang (and videogaming has a real problem with interactions that aren't outright violence) the review falls into a cardinal sin of reviewing; they base the review on what they hoped for, vs what the videogame actually is. Doom is a really important game, a huge step forward in the medium. The Super Mario Bros of FPS. Theoretical proto Skyrim is great, but so is Doom.
33 minutes ago, layten said:
I've never actually read the review in full before. It's a load of shite, isn't it?
It doesn't seem rational. does it? Along comes a fairly simple 3D perspective maze adventure/shoot 'em up, and suddenly hundreds of grown men start acting like they've never seen a videogame before - and even the normally sober PC press are turned into gun-mad fanatics. Huge ratings, rave reviews across the board... No one could deny that Id Software's Doom has caused quite a stir - on both sides of the Atlantic. And that's before the full version is even out in the shops.
It's got to go down as a marketing coup: by releasing the episode of their new game as shareware, Id have managed to whip up and control a vast torrent of nigh-frantic bulletin-board trading. Well, you write a game as immediately playable as Doom and ship it with the message, 'please distribute like crazy' and you're guaranteed a big audience.
And Doom looks like following its forerunner, Wolfenstein 3D, in becoming de rigeur games software in offices and homes throughout the Western world. Basically, the way it works is that the episode of Doom: Evil Unleashed is free. Anyone can get hold of it, and they can play it until they're sick of it - or can just discard it straight away if they don't like it. The next two episodes you have to pay for. So get hooked on Doom and you'll probably want to buy the rest of it. Interestingly, though, Id Software are also planning to release a more conventional all-in-one, version of Doom later this year.
One thing that this distribution policy ensures is a vast, vast audience. Almost every PC in the world seems certain at one time or other to have the code to Doom ticking away on it. That obviously means that the game needs to be kept simple. You don't want anyone losing interest, or being unable to play, because they don't have the manual, or a joystick, or a sound card, etc, etc. And the real beauty of Doom - and yes, even a game as undeniably violent as this can have an element of beauty - is the way it works so well within this limitation.
Doom will run okay on almost any hardisked PC, but play it on a high-end system and it is immediately recognisable as a very, very impressive piece of software, with graphics technology way up there with the Strike Commanders and Comanches of this world. And the speed at which it all works is nothing short of breathtaking.
The differences between Doom and the now primitive Wolfenstein are obvious at first glance. Firstly, ld have got a lot better at clipping sprites in three axes - which means simply that the action in Doom happens on more than one level. There are stairs for you to climb, lifts to and aliens firing at you from windows and balconies high above the ground. This adds major new depth to the action - go back and play Wolfenstein and you'll laugh at the horrible 2Dness of the 3D perspective. It also makes games like 3DO's new Monster Manor look totally passé before they're even out in the shops.
That said, though, there are problems with the game (Edge has no intention of joining the rabble mindlessly praising Doom beyond its worth). Yes, it is good in fact it's a very, very technically impressive piece of programming but where's the genuine 3D (look up and down) of Ultima Underworld? Where's the variety in the gameplay (it's all just kill, kill, kill)? And looking at it coldly, what is there really in Doom (apart from the graphics) to set it above even the most average, most highly repetitive and tedious 2D shoot 'em up?
Okay, there are some visual touches in this game that will literally blow your mind like the scaling and parallax on the distant mountains - but then everyone said much the same about the hi-res images in The 7th Guest. They may look great, but what do you do with them? You don't ever get to explore those distant mountain ranges - they're really little more than impressive padding (as in The 7th Guest, you're just meant to watch them - in awe).
Doom is certainly a gorgeous-looking game - it has also, incidentally, made serious advances in what people will expect of 3D graphics in future. But the gameplay is as narrow as it gets: you run along beautifully parallaxed corridors and through stunning 3D rooms shooting at a near endless supply of green lizards. That's it. Still, we're not going to deny that there is a worryingly addictive fascination in watching the frantic despatching of those little green guys.
On the plus side, some of the lighting effects in the game are truly scary. Everyone at one time or another has described some videogame as scary - and as we all know, they're never scary to anyone with an IQ above, say, 12. Well, that's one generalisation that Doom shatters: walking through the computer centre with the lights flashing slowly and rhythmically, and turning to see one of those hideous pink beasts running behind you is a seriously intense videogame experience.
It's just a shame that the number of enemies is fairly limited. After a while, the multiple pump-action, blood-spraying demise of yet another pink monster is only marginally satisfying. lf whenever you turned a corner you could be met by some new, more grotesque|y deformed creature than the last, then at least Doom could boast that it had replaced gameplay with real horror.
As it is, once the power of Doom's graphics has worn off (they're amazing, so give that at least a week or two), you'lI be longing for something new in this game.
lf only you could talk to these creatures, then perhaps you could try and make friends with them, form alliances... Now, that would be interesting. [7]
27 minutes ago, Wiper said:
20 minutes ago, Phantoon said:
That seems to be a consistent thing with these highlighted Edge reviews; they're so obsessed with newness they have no faith people will come back when a game isn't new any more.
I haven't read edge in years but I remember they always prided themselves on the quality of the writing, and that Doom review says the special effects will *literally* blow your mind, which sounds dangerous. Wonder who actually wrote that? Not one of the regular staff surely?
Eighthours
Every time this guy sees anyone praising a Bungie skybox:
9 hours ago, jonamok said:
Because gaming culture, as it was in 1994, is still dominated by snideness and cynicism. The wording might have been a little moist-eyed, but Edge's Doom review – above so much discussion about gaming, my own included – was open-minded. In an industry so fixated upon genre and the power of snappy, comprehensible pitches, where even independent games now fall under the presumptive rubric of "indie" – posing what might have seem like absurd questions or suggestions strikes me as important work.
it really feels like the person writing this knows nothing about gaming as it was back then, or about the other games released at the time, and is just projecting issues they see now back the way.
Lol as there's no reviews to shriek in horror at the number (usually without having read the text) everyone has settled on tearing apart ancient reviews instead while they wait.
BitterToad
People on here are really weird about EDGE magazine.
Dec 30 Keyboard Koala changed the title to EDGE #367 - Elden Ring

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It has been a while since I added a category to blackbag, but now there is a new one called "cut to pieces", and it is greatly inspired by the work of Peter Field.
On the "cut to pieces" image I share with you today is the inner working of the Mottura C38 lock. It is nice lock, that contains many nice features. Today I cover the magnetic pin. The pins in one of the chambers are not spring loaded, and gravity pulls the plug pin below sheer line. If the magnet in the key is at the right position, and has the right polarity, the magnetic pin in the house is pulled towards the key, also lifting the housing pin.
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James Colles (1788-1883)
James Colles, President of the Bank of the United States, New Orleans
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He was born at 42 Pearl Street, New York, and was a first cousin of Abraham Colles, President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He became a prominent merchant trading between New York City, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Morristown, New Jersey. As a young man, he was a clerk in several mercantile firms and represented a New York importer in Canada during the War of 1812. In 1817, in partnership with David I. Rogers, he opened his own trading company in New Orleans and traveled frequently between New York and Louisiana. In 1821, at Baltimore, he married Harriet Augusta Wetmore, daughter of an officer in the British Army, and they had seven children, five of whom (listed above) survived to adulthood. In 1823, he was appointed President and Director of the New Orleans branch of the Bank of the United States, a post he retained until 1835. In 1840, he sold his business and settled at at 35 University Place in New with a country mansion, "The Evergreens" at Morristown, New Jersey. In the 1840s, he and his wife toured Europe and lived for a year in Paris during which time they bought much of the furnishings, china, silver, statuary etc. for their homes in America.
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Will Hurricane Sandy Change the Political Calculus of Adaptation?
The Huffington Post asked me about the future of the NY region transit system is the wake of the hurricane. The article is here. I am skeptical that this tragic event will change investment priorities. Here is what made it into the story:
"MTA can barely get the funding they need for existing capital projects and to avoid cuts in service," King said. "Can you imagine what would happen, what would be said if these guys said, 'OK we also need money to seal the tunnels in case of a storm. That won't make anybody's life better most days, but we need it.' That's just impossible."
King is unsure that Hurricane Sandy will serve as a catalyst for that kind of forward thinking. Devastation and casualties have not always been enough to change the current of spending.
"When the [Interstate] 35 W Bridge collapsed in Minnesota, that was supposed to be a watershed moment that made us understand that we need to start investing in bridges and other parts of our crumbling and aged infrastructure," he said. "That didn't happen."
We know that frogs will not actually sit in a heated pot of water until it boils. The frogs will jump out once they sense danger (unless their brains have been removed). Humans may not be so quick to react to a perceived threat. Rather than investing wisely in future cities (which may involve letting some cities decline), we will likely continue our current investment strategy and priorities. Mayor Bloomberg has already reasserted his support for lots of new housing development in areas that were devastated by the storm, and the Governor is thinking about giant storm locks in the harbor.
The shift to adaptation discussions in policy circles is also new, so these things take time. From a Capital New York piece a couple of days ago:
"I would say three or four years ago there was—and this a general statement, not specific to New York—the emphasis was on mitigation; in other words, reducing our contribution to climate change," said David Bragdon, then the head of the city's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability. "It's only more recently that policy makers are acknowledging what scientists have known, which is that even if we magically stop emissions tomorrow—if we were successful in all these mitigation efforts, there's still effects that are happening already."
And from the same article, Rich Barone of the RPA said:
The less-dreamy alternative is even more difficult, politically: to discourage residential development in the city's low-lying coastal areas.
"The perfect use of the Rockaways is the way it used to be used, for summer and seasonal housing, what Jones Beach is used for," said Barone. "It's a barrier island. That's what it is. it's the first natural line of defense for storms."
Pirani said the city should consider "buying people out" who live in particularly flood-prone areas, as New Jersey does with its Blue Acre program.
"I think all these things need to be laid out and considered in light of the damage that we suffered over the last couple of days," said Barone.
New Jersey does have a program for moving people called Blue Acres. Here are some details.
Overall, we just don't know what the politics of climate change will be. Mitigation is a loser politically. Can adaptation be a political winner? My guess is eventually as people will respond to threats they experience. No one experiences the future, so mitigation is hard. Present threats can gain political support, but the winning solutions may not be optimal.
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Labels: climate change, New York City, politics
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Q: Two kinds of test over the same variables giving different results In LibreOffice Calc I have an array of values to be evaluated whether they are or are not within the interval. I performed two tests, one asks if the values are within the bounds, another asks if the values are lower than the lower bound or bigger than the upper bound. Now, with the same value and the same bounds, the two tests should give the same answer. But this is not the case.
Here are the tests I performed:
=IF((P4-S4)<=I4<=(P4+S4);"WITHIN";"OUTSIDE")
=IF(OR((P4-S4)>I4;(P4+S4)<I4);"OUTSIDE";"COMPRESO")

Note the sum because it's a confidence interval, where P4 is the sample mean and +- S4 are the statistics; with the first test I get a "WITHIN" asking whether 2 is within 2.26 and 2.66 -.-" and with the second test I get "OUTSIDE".
Where am I wrong? I can't see the mistake.

A: It's simply because you cannot have a nested comparison like (P4-S4)<=I4<=(P4+S4) in a formula ... you can only test AND((P4-S4)<=I4;I4<=(P4+S4)).

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Having cut his teeth on documentaries, Kevin Macdonald acts as if a shaky-cam aesthetic alone is enough to fuel dramatic tension.
Mr. Whitaker and Mr. McAvoy head a first-rate cast that helps The Last King of Scotland to illuminate one of the many dark chapters in recent African history.
If this genius turn by Whitaker (he starred in Bird and The Crying Game) doesn't earn an Oscar nomination, then those little statues will lose what little meaning they have.
Whitaker's dedicated, nuanced performance is excellent and lifts the film from some unsteady early moments.
See the movie for Whitaker alone: He's possessed by evil and possesses it wholly, rendering the film (and everyone in it) his plaything.
A good movie elevated by Whitaker's pitch-perfect performance.
Captivating hyper-realism, a taut political thriller, and the performance of the year.
The Last King Of Scotland will no doubt be picking up an armful of gongs come award season, and rightly so; it's not only lovingly shot and acted, but it evolves into one of the best thrillers of recent memory too.
Whitaker pulls off a spectacular thespian coup that has Oscar-winner stamped all over it.
Its ultimate effect is that of shallow self-congratulation.
Whitaker portrays Amin as funny, vulnerable, tender and enigmatic -- all without ever letting us forget he was a maniacal monster.
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The goal and focus of GZ Lures is to provide the best customer service possible with a focus entirely on handmade offshore trolling lures from around the world. As I continue to grow this company, my intentions are to continue to add the best lure makers to my arsenal from all over the place as I have connections to pretty much anyone you can think of. Handmade trolling lures may have started in Hawaii, USA, but the love and passion for luremaking carried to all corners of the planet, and my ultimate goal is to provide an easy avenue for any offshore fisherman to get their hands on these lures.
As I am currently in the beginning stages of my company, like I said before, the possibilities for growth and expansion are endless. I can't possibly work with every quality lure maker in the world, but a long-term goal would be to do my best to get there.
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Self-Organisation of Third-Country Nationals in the EU: Polycentric Governance by the 'Other'
Goldner Lang, Iris, Self-Organisation of Third-Country Nationals in the EU: Polycentric Governance by the 'Other', in J. Van Zeben and A. Bobic (eds.), Polycentricity in the European Union, Cambridge University Press, 2019, pp. 186-207.
18 Pages Posted: 17 Aug 2018 Last revised: 12 Feb 2021
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This paper sets out to identify centres of third-country nationals' self-organisation in the EU, specifically those centres that seek to increase their rights, and political and social influence. The discussion is placed within the framework of the theory of polycentricity, whereas the premise of this exercise is that such centres are an expression, and necessary feature, of the polycentric character of the EU. The paper confirms that third-country nationals' self-organisation is indeed taking place in the EU by showing the paths through which it manifests itself, by examining the causes and objectives for their self-organisation, and by, finally, considering whether self-organisation of third-country nationals can be considered polycentric. The paper concludes that, since third-country nationals are usually excluded from formal political institutions and processes in the EU, it is questionable whether their self- organisation can be considered sufficiently polycentric. This suggests that polycentric governance in the EU remains reserved for 'insiders' – EU citizens – and a significant and growing number of individuals on the EU territory remains only partially included or even excluded. This points to a structural deficiency within the EU and raises the question whether the EU can be polycentric without including all individuals present on the EU's territory.
Keywords: Third-Country Nationals, European Union, Self-Organisation, Self-Governance, Polycentricity
JEL Classification: K33, K37
Goldner Lang, Iris, Self-Organisation of Third-Country Nationals in the EU: Polycentric Governance by the 'Other'. Goldner Lang, Iris, Self-Organisation of Third-Country Nationals in the EU: Polycentric Governance by the 'Other', in J. Van Zeben and A. Bobic (eds.), Polycentricity in the European Union, Cambridge University Press, 2019, pp. 186-207., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3223297
Iris Goldner Lang (Contact Author)
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Congrat for providing expand framework along with Devexpress.
Am using worldcreator for generating assemblies from other databases at runtime. Its working fine and good.
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As many of you know, we have been vacationing in Naples, Florida for many years. Our condo desperately needs updating, and I don't know when I'll be doing that, but inspiration from the ocean will be at my fingertips. These stunning images of shells from Pinterest really got me excited. Color gets me every time!
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With the intention of entering the Golf in the Group A category of the 1990 World Rally Championship, Volkswagen put the Golf Rallye G60 on the market in 1989. It was a more highly developed version of the Golf GTI 16S, with a "G-Lader" scroll-type supercharger giving a power output of 118 kilowatts (160 PS; 158 bhp). Haldex «Syncro» semi-permanent four-wheel drive was incorporated and hunky modifications to the body stopped just short of giving a "tuning kit" look. To ensure competition homologation, engine capacity was reduced from the standard size of 1,781cc to 1763 cc. Volkswagen strictly adhered to the production requirement of the Group A rally regulations by turning out 5000 units of the Golf Rallye G60, thus permitting the competition versions to be homologated by the FIA. Not a single car was produced beyond this quota and production was halted in 1990, giving the car "collectable" status even when it was new.
The exclusive Golf Rallye G60 that we have on offer was first registered in March 1990. Its black paint was one of only 4 colours offered in the catalogue. The interior is in black leather and grey fabric with red stripes with matching Rallye embroidered motifs. This car is both sober and sporty, and so perfectly befits the Golf tradition. White headlights and the G60 badge on the radiator grill indicate that the vehicle was originally destined for the British market. It is in excellent overall condition. The bodywork has no particular defects, apart from slight marks on the painted underbody.The interior is very well preserved and the bucket seats are still strikingly attractive. On the basis of this eveidence, we believe that the distance reading of 93 760 km (58 260 miles) is probably correct. The car has evidently always been well cared for. It has a radio installation, although the radio itself has been removed, as well as electric windows. Another factory option, the handsome BBS centre lock alloy wheels, reinforce the athletic look of this civilized sporting car. The 4 original factory wheels, in serviceable condition, are supplied with the vehicle.
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US panel set to grill Facebook, Google, Twitter CEOs
IANS | 28 Oct 2020 5:15 AM GMT
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey were set to be grilled by a US panel on Tuesday over the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey were set to be grilled by a US panel on Tuesday over the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
The hearing was scheduled to also cover the topics of privacy and media domination.
The CEOs were to testify on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects tech companies from liability over the content posted by users on their online services.
Earlier this month, the US Senate Commerce Committee voted to subpoena the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter to testify before the panel.
The hearing will be Zuckerberg and Pichai's first appearance before Congress since the two testified along with Apple CEO Tim Cook and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos before the House Antitrust Subcommittee in July.
US President Donald Trump's May 28 executive order sought to blunt Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act which generally protects internet companies from legal liability for user comments.
Republicans have repeatedly turned to Section 230 as a key area for reform in response to their concerns that social media companies censor conservative voices, a charge denied by Facebook, Google and Twitter.
Meanwhile, the US Senate Judiciary Committee has also asked Zuckerberg and Dorsey to testify before it on November 17 over suppressing a media article on Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Both Facebook and Twitter faced backlash from the Republicans and US President Donald Trump for their move to block and censor the article that appeared in The New York Post and was critical of Joe Biden.
The Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced that Twitter and Facebook CEOs will appear voluntarily before the committee on November 17.
"The hearing will focus on the platforms' censorship and suppression of New York Post articles and provide a valuable opportunity to review the companies' handling of the 2020 election," the Senate Judiciary Committee said in a statement.
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Issue: Nov 2018
Dr. Elton Cairns and Dr. Ping Liu Join the Advisory Board of KeraCel, Inc.
Dr. Ping Liu
KeraCel, a technology company building a next generation Lithium-ion solid-state battery, has announced that Dr. Elton Cairns, Professor, University of California, Berkeley and expert in Electrochemistry, batteries, fuel cells, thermodynamics, and Dr. Ping Liu, Professor, University of California, San Diego and expert in materials and architectures for energy conversion and storage have joined the company as a technical advisors.
Dr. Ping Liu - Prior to joining the Jacobs School faculty, Professor Ping Liu has been a Program Director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) since 2012, where he initiated and managed research programs in energy storage for electric vehicles and thermal management technologies to improve building energy efficiency. He was the manager of the Energy Technology Department at HRL Laboratories and was a research staff member with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Fudan University in China 1995. He was a Distinguished Inventor in multiple years at HRL and won an R&D 100 award in 2009 for a battery technology developed at NREL. Liu has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and has been issued 36 US patents in the broad areas of batteries, fuel cells, sensors and actuators.
Dr. Elton Cairns - Prof. Cairns received his education in chemistry and chemical engineering at the Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan (BS), and the University of California, Berkeley (PhD). He has conducted research and held management positions at the General Electric Research Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, General Motors Research Laboratories, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, (Associate Lab Director and Director, Energy & Environment Div.) He currently serves as Faculty Senior Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and Professor of the Graduate School in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Cairns has contributed more than 300 publications and 25 patents in the areas of electrochemical kinetics, batteries, fuel cells, molten salts, liquid metals, thermodynamics, surface chemistry, catalysis, transport phenomena. Dr. Cairns co-authored with Dr. H.A. Liebhafsky (Texas A&M) a book entitled "Fuel Cells and Fuel Batteries". He has received a number of awards for his research contributions, and has served as president of The Electrochemical Society, and president of the International Society of Electrochemistry. He has also served as an editor of the Journal of the Electrochemical Society and Electrochimica Acta, and is a member of the advisory board for several journals and book series. He has organized and chaired a number of national and international meetings and symposia on electrochemistry, energy conversion, and related topics. He has served on many National Academy of Sciences committees, as consultant to a number of national and international corporations, and Expert Witness in several patent infringement trials. His current research includes lithium/sulfur cells, lithium ion cells, and electrocatalysts for fuel cells.
"We are very proud and delighted to have two of the top experts in the battery space joining the KeraCel advisory board. With their expert guidance KeraCel will bring a game changing innovation to the market," said Robert Bagheri, Founder and CEO.
The team will introduce a new class of battery that would allow consumer electronics to operate three times longer than they do today, for electric cars to travel three times farther, or drastically reduce the cost of renewable storage, and therefore the dependence on fossil fuels.
KeraCel is bringing to market a next-generation Lithium-ion solid-state battery design and manufacturing method that will allow production of cells with ceramic-based electrolytes and lithium metal anodes to achieve energy densities 2-3 times greater, improved safety, and at a cost of less than 50%, when compared to Lithium Ion cells today. The manufacturing process will allow virtually any shape or size of cell to be built for a multitude of applications without changing equipment or tooling under software control.
Learn more at http://www.keracel.com


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Sean Jensen has accepted a position as a Harvard College Fellow in Greek history for the 2010/11 academic year. He will be teaching 2 undergraduate courses and a graduate seminar in Greek history while pursuing further research in the Athenian Empire at Harvard. Sean will receive his PhD this May with a dissertation entitled "Rethinking Athenian Imperialism: Sub-Hegemony in the Delian League".
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Q: How to used `Class` with a child class, where T is the parent class Suppose I have the following setup
public class Parent{

}

public class Child1 extends Parent{

}

public class Child2 extends Parent{

}

I can do the following
Class<Parent> test = Parent.class

But the following gives me an error.
Class<Parent> test = Child1.class

How can I fix this?

A: try this
    Class<? extends Parent> test1 = Child1.class;

A: Others already said that
Class<? extends Parent> test1 = Child1.class;

is the solution.
So now the question may arise why
Class<Parent> test1 = Child1.class;

didn't work in the first place? Or, let me phrase it differently, why any Generic<T> only works for exactly T and not its subclasses?
Well, that has to do with what can you do with that. Imagine a class like
public class Generic<T> {
    private T content
    public void accept(T stuff) { content = stuff; }
    public void accept(Supplier<T> stuff) { content = stuff.get(); }
    public T get() { return content; }
    public void put(Consumer<T> c) { c.put(content); }
}

Now we use that and expect Generic<Number> to work properly and in both directions:
Supplier<Integer> si = () -> 42;
Supplier<Number> sn = () -> 42;
Consumer<Integer> ci = n -> System.out.println(c);
Consumer<Number> cn = n -> System.out.println(c);

Generic<Integer> gi = new Generic<Integer>();
Generic<Number> gn = new Generic<Number>();

gi.accept(si); // works
gi.accept(sn); // won't work (1), that's ok
gi.put(ci); // works
gi.put(cn); // won't work (2), but should

gn.accept(si); // won't work (3), but should
gn.accept(sn); // works
gn.put(ci); // won't work (4), that's ok
gn.put(cn); // works

If the type system would allow combining everything, then all of (1) (2) (3) (4) would work and that would be too tolerant. So you have to explicitly state the direction you want it to work, to be tolerant:
public class Generic<T> {
    private T content
    public void accept(T stuff) { content = stuff; }
    public void accept(Supplier<? extends T> stuff) { content = stuff.get(); }
    public T get() { return content; }
    public void put(Consumer<? super T> c) { c.put(content); }
}

Now, accept() accepts everything that provides a T or subclasses, and put() accepts everything that accepts a T or superclasses.
This way,
gi.put(cn); // (2)
gn.accept(si); // (3)

both work (gi.put() accepting a Consumer<Number> and gn.accept() accepting a Supplier<Integer>), while
gi.accept(sn); // still won't work (1), that's ok
gn.put(ci); // still won't work (4), that's ok

don't work, as there are compatibility issues with assignments.


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SF United FC Los Andes is a team made up of boys from different public and private schools across SF. The team was formed for the 2019/2020 season. Though having a short time together the team has come together and have built great team chemistry and have worked really hard to develop over the year. The team is currently playing in the travel NorCal Premier League at the Bronze level.
The team gets its passion and direction from its coach Mario Lorencillo. His passion for the game is seen in all the players and helps keep the boys motivated and focused. The bond created between these boys is remarkable given the very short time they have been together.
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By Joe Sammells
Nike Air Force 1 Roc-a-fella: Coming Soon
It's been a landmark year for the Air Force 1. At 35, rather than settling down in a suburb with good schools and a low crime rate, It's continuing to innovate in an area it's already mastered.
As a celebration of the silhouettes 35th birthday, numerous high-profile collaborators have pitched in with their take on the icon – and the appetite for these highly limited iterations is proof that, despite adorning millions of feet since it became Nike's first ever 'retro' release, the AF1 is still as culturally relevant in today's sneaker market as it was back in the 80's.
The Air Force 1 Roc-A-Fella first released back in 2004 to a run of less than 50 pairs if rumours are to be believed. The re-release of this grail debuted at Complex Con at the start of November, alongside 4 other high-profile takes on the silhouette.
These collaborations show that once a sneaker passes into an industry's cultural DNA, it becomes a blank canvas for the creatives of the moment. Virgil Abloh, Acronym, Supreme – all darlings of the modern streetwear game - have projected their vision on to the AF1; at once honouring Bruce Kilgore's design and giving it renewed relevance.
Along with Don C, Virgil Abloh, Errolson Hugh and Travis Scott, Kareem Burke uses the white-on-white Air Force 1 Low as a canvas for his creative vision – paying respect to a sneaker so entwined with the culture his business was founded on.
Roc-A-Fella records was originally created as an independent outlet for Jay-Z's first album, Reasonable Doubt, but went on to launch an empire. Biggs, Jay-Z, and Dame Dash would reportedly buy 150 pairs of the white-on-white AF1 at a time. There's nothing like fresh kicks.
"The Air Force 1 is a staple sneaker right now and means so many things to so many people. It's not just Stateside, it's global, it's worldwide. Knowing that we can attach our names to something that's iconic and something that we hold dear and close to our hearts, with the Roc-a-Fella logo" – Kareem Burke.
With its first ever official release on 30th November, the Nike Air Force 1 Roc-A-Fella brings two street icons together for a collaboration that is as special to the Roc's founding fathers as it is to fans of the silhouette. On 30/11/17, the Roc is in the building.
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by Mr. DAPs
It is hard to believe that a day could be more exhausting than yesterday but I think it might have happened. While today was not as physically exhausting, it definitely was emotionally. Although it was emotionally exhausting, it wasn't in a bad way. It was an emotional journey that I imagine will stick with everyone who went on it today.
The morning began again with breakfast at the hotel again along with a celebration of Kevin's birthday! For me, the highlight (besides the birthday) was again coffee (although the French Toast was delicious as well). We were leaving the hotel by 7:30 and hopping in the vans to go visit the Citadel. The Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by black slaves who had gained freedom to protect their freedom from France, should they return. The drive to the town below the Citadel took approximately an hour (maybe a tiny bit more, I really lost track of time). It was an absolutely beautiful drive as we left Cap-Haïtien and went into the country and towards the mountains where this fortress is located.
Our guide was named Cyril and drove us a bulk of the way there. We arrived at a small town at the base of the mountain where the Citadel was located. There Cyril relinquished the steering wheel to our regular driving Fritznel. Cyril continued on with us as our guide as we wound our way up the mountain on a very thin, very rocky, very steep, very dangerous road. We finally arrived at a small outpost that was at the beginning of the trail that would take us the rest of the way. As we got out of the vans we found ourselves suddenly surrounded by local vendors. Thankfully Cyril was on the ball and quickly cleared the crowd. He informed us that he is trying to encourage the vendors to say in the shop portion of the outpost and asked if we would please visit the shops upon our return (even if we didn't buy anything).
To get up the mountain, alf of the group went on horseback and the other half went aboard rhinos (ATVs). I went aboard a rhino for the quick trip up the mountain. Everything the road was, the trail was even more. It was beautiful but it felt like one wrong step on the pedal or turn of the wheel and it would be the end of the story. Our rhino arrived at the Citadel first so we had some time to wait which meant… time to take a few photos! The view up there was absolutely stunning. There were also canons laying around that I took some pictures of until the second rhino and horses (and Cyril walked I believe) arrived.
Once everyone had arrived, we entered around the back side of the Citadel. This fortress is absolutely incredible. It is huge and it is absolutely incredible to think of how all of the material had to have been carried up be hand to the top of this mountain. It was built by 20,000 workers between 1805 and 1820 under the direction of Henri Christophe. He was a general in the Haitian Army that oversaw the northern region of Haiti. It was one of many fortifications built to protect Haiti from French attacks.
The history behind the Citadel was really fascinating to hear. What was even more awesome was hearing the pride and passion that Cyril has for his native country, Haiti. It was definitely eye opening to see a different side of Haiti. This is a Haiti that is really proud of its origin and has a legacy of in Cyril's words "live free or die." Realizing how important that freedom is to this country is absolutely incredible.
After the tour around the Citadel (there will be a video later), we returned to the outpost and shopped around the outpost as we promised Cyril we would. Coming back down the mountain, we had time to stop at what was once a Cheateaux for Henri Christophe. Sans-Souci Palace is now just the remains of what was once apparently a very grand estate. The original palace would have been surrounded by army barracks, houses for his sons, and administrative buildings. There also was a beautiful church and town right down the hill as well. We explored this for some time and learned more about the history of Haiti and Henri Christophe. With the adventure over, it was time to bring Christmas to the orphanage in Petite-Anse.
We arrived in Petite-Anse just before lunch. Reggie Ament and company arrived from Auberge du Picolet with hamburgers and fries for the group and also the children that live at the orphanage. It was a wonderful time of teaching the kids about ketchup and mustard. We also ate with them which was a lot of fun as well. One little boy affectionately called "little Manno" absolutely LOVED the ketchup. Another little girl Nada, who we had met the other day and was very shy/scared, absolutely loved the meal and quietly sang as she ate. She also ended up being the last child to finish eating.
After lunch, we had some time to hang out with the kids before the presentation that continued the Christmas festivities. After playtime the "house papa" began things with the aid of a PA system that had been set up in the yard. It really was beautiful seeing everyone coming together to celebrate Christmas in a way that blended some of our traditions with the culture of Haiti. The children of the orphanage had two different presentations. The first one involved a group of girls dancing. The second came quite a bit later and had some juggling type performance that really was a lot of fun to watch. It was fun to see the kids do something they were proud of and show us what they could do. Also a little boy sang a song to us. The whole presentation/performance portion of the day was completely charming and endearing. At one point the presentation seemed be slowing down for whatever reason so Chris Ederer started dancing and within moments the area had turned into a big dance party in the yard. Throughout the entire day people were pairing up with different kids in the orphanages and loving on these kids. It truly was amazing.
As the performance portion of the day came to a close, the ice cream came out. For all of us from the states though, that meant it was time to go for a walk. The walk was through the community outside of the orphanage to a church quite some distance away. I had taken this walk a year before and had been gearing myself up for it. The reason being that the further you walk into the community, the more impoverished it becomes. This is a community that feels like it was built on a garbage dump. In the middle of this dump is a white church (really rusted white tin walls) in the middle of this community. Inside, the school/church was packed with children who were in school. They sang several songs to us that started with a "welcome" song and then continued to a couple of hymns. One of these was "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" and was a lot of fun as several of us sang along. After delivering some candy and special cups, we made our way back to the orphanage.
At this point I really need to pause and describe this community in more detail. It is a community that is along the edge of the bay in a location that could be absolutely stunning. Instead it is shacks that are built from whatever happens to be left over built on dirt, sewage, and garbage. It is hard to believe that people live in a situation like this. It really does look like a bunch of shacks put into a garbage dump. There are people that live in this garbage dump. Today, we saw people bathing in this garbage dump. As we walked up to the church two young men were bathing right up against a pool of what appeared to be raw sewage. They had soap all over and were bathing in who knows what. This is the reality that thousands of people that live in this community.
After our walk it was time for Papa Noel to arrive and share presents with the orphanage of Petite-Anse. While I'm not entirely sure that each of them knew who Papa Noel (Santa) was, they definitely enjoyed the experience. Each child received a present from Papa Noel (something that had been put together by Reliv corporate employees) and then took a photo with Papa Noel. After they received their present, many of them waited to open their presents until everyone else had received a present. It really was sweet to watch. The people in our group were interspersed with the children and helped open the presents. As time went by some balls and jump ropes came out. It was really fun to watch as everyone was playing with each other in the yard in front of the orphanage.
As the day ended it was time to go. As often is the case, goodbyes were rough. The van was full of tears as we pulled away. Oddly enough, many of the kids at the orphanage were all smiles as we pulled out of the yard and headed into the community and back to the hotel. The drive home we saw a building with Christmas lights, which seemed entirely fitting. It also almost seemed a bit out of place for it being in the craziness of downtown Cap-Haïtien.
Dinner was wonderful and was shared with two local priests. At the end of the meal, the priest from the Cap-Haïtien cathedral offered a beautiful blessing as he thanked us for the work we do down here. He also offered encouragement to us as we continue the mission of the Reliv Kalogris Foundation.
Day three in Haiti has been such an incredible journey. While there were definitely tears involved for many people today, they weren't a negative thing. They were a positive thing. The Reliv Kalogris Foundation (RKF) does such fantastic job down here and it was such a pleasure to get to experience the difference that the RKF makes both down here in and also around the globe. I hope that in the future we can continue to help this organization grow and continue to make an even bigger difference! Tomorrow we will be hitting a few things and then hopping on the plane back to Miami. I'm looking forward to getting back and sharing about the experiences we have had hear and help this organization to grow. There were far too many kids receiving the positive impact of this organization and it needs to change. It's time to make this happen.
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Though we've been having the conversation about the importance of diversity at the C-suite and board level for several years now and doing our part to rectify this problem, research continues to show that a lack of diversity plagues companies throughout the U.S. In the Wall Street Journal article below, statistics indicate that Hispanics in particular are substantially underrepresented on boards and in C-level positions. Furthermore, projections have been revised to reflect that it will take longer than originally thought for the amount of women to mirror the amount of men on boards.
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By ELIZABETH OLSON (May 16, 2016)
There are only nine Hispanics currently serving as chief executives of Fortune 500 companies, including Oscar Munoz, chief executive of United Airlines. Photo by: EARL WILSON / THE NEW YORK TIMES
Efforts to diversify America's corporate boards with more minorities and women are still lagging, and Hispanics, in particular, are far behind other groups in being selected for directorships, according to an annual report on the board composition of large companies.
Over all, 399 new directors were selected for the top company boards last year. Hispanics claimed only 4 percent of those appointments, or 16 seats. The gap has widened over the last seven years, according to Heidrick & Struggles Board Monitor, which has tracked board appointments since 2009.
"The percentage of Hispanics appointed to such boards has not improved in recent years, even as they comprise 17 percent of the overall U.S. population," said Bonnie W. Gwin, a co-managing partner of the executive recruitment company's global C.E.O. and board practice.
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In fact, if you're under 28 years old, Australia hasn't had a recession in your lifetime…
Australia's last recession ended in June 1991.
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None of these seriously interrupted almost three decades of continuous economic growth…
Every time the Aussie economy was dangerously close to a recession, something intervened .
For example, in the mid-90s, lending laws were relaxed, enabling everyday Aussies to buy investment homes to offset their tax obligations.
In 2001, the construction boom began just as China started buying up our iron ore…quadrupling its purchases in the aftermath of the 2008 market meltdown.
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Why China isn't going to give us any more money. The simple fact is that China can't afford to spend any more money overseas… This could result in a housing market meltdown, leaving indebted Aussies in serious trouble. Jim reveals the tell-tale signs to look for.
The one investment Australians rely on — more than any other — for their future prosperity…and the role immigration plays in keeping this investment in high demand.
The shocking reason why China has reduced foreign investment by 40%. In 2016, China invested $14.9 billion overseas. A year later, that dropped to $8.9 billion, or just over 40%. Discover why…and learn the huge implications it's going to have on the Australian economy…
Why a Chinese slowdown could be just as disastrous for our economy as an Australian market collapse. Discover the five tell-tale signs that could lead to disaster for our economy.
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c.1200; see mis- (1) + understand. Related: Misunderstood; misunderstanding.
I am sure our own people will not misunderstand, nor will the world misconstrue.
Cadge thinks me still betrothed to John, so she affected to misunderstand.
"You do not offend, but you misunderstand me," said Belinda.
He said he didn't want me to misunderstand him and think he liked me, because he doesn't.
But of course I misunderstand people if they won't explain themselves.
I feared that you might misunderstand the motives which have dictated my conduct.
Do not imagine that I can misunderstand it; it does you honour.
Here, let me say at once, lest some of you misunderstand me, that I have extremely little to report.
Is it not strange how the two great brothers are led to misunderstand each other?
Neither you nor—nor Miss Howes must misunderstand my motives.


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By Delia Hernandez Featured Posts, Networking, Technology G.Fast, vdsl, vdsl2, xdsl
We've compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions about VDSL & VDSL2. If you're interested in learning more about ADSL and ADSL2+, visit our ADSLs/2+ FAQ here.
1. What is VDSL/VDSL2?
VDSL, or Very-High-Bit-Rate Digital Subscriber line, allows Internet Service Providers to provide fast connection speeds via legacy copper lines. VDSL and VDSL2 can provide faster broadband performance when compared to ADSL/2+ up to approximately 1.5km distances. After 1.5 km distances, VDSL2 exhibits performance rates comparable to ADSL2+.
2. How fast is VDSL in comparison to VDSL2?
VDSL speeds vary depending on copper loop lengths and other factors in a networking environment. Pair-bonding is another factor that influences VDSL speeds. VDSL can support downstream and upstream rates of 100 Mbps. VDSL2 on the other hand, can reach theoretic downstream and upstream data rates of up to 200 Mbps at its source. VDSL2 also supports a wider frequency range of 30 MHz in comparison to VDSL's 12 Mhz frequency range. Both VDSL generations quickly deteriorate after certain distances. At 1 km, both VDSL versions begin to exhibit similar speeds. At approximately 1.6 km, VDSL performance becomes comparable to ADSL2+.
3. What is the farthest distance VDSL2 can reach?
The maximum range for VDSL2 is approximately 1,200 meters. After approximately 1600 meters, VDSL2's performance quickly deteriorates yielding speeds comparable to ADSL2+.
4. How does VDSL2 achieve higher data rates than VDSL and ADSL2/2+?
Copper loop lines are susceptible to signal attenuation and copper loop lengths which limit fast transmission speeds. To achieve data rates over 100 Mbps, VDSL2 relies on port-bonding and vectoring.
5. What is pair-bonding?
VDSL2 supports the capability of bonding two or more twisted copper pairs to increase banding. But pair-bonding also functions to extend the reach of a copper network. Two DSL Line circuits that connect to a customer's modem can be bonded. Or as explained by Ospmag, pair-bonding requires 2 VDSL2 lines which "can be combined into a "virtual "gig pipe" that allows operators to double the bitrate for existing subscribers."
Pair-bonding can be compared to adding more lanes to a freeway so that it can support more traffic. This enables Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to offer different data rate packages to subscribers.
6. What is VDSL2 Vectoring?
VDSL2 uses vectoring to remove crosstalk and interference reduces actual performance. VDSL2 measures crosstalk from all lines in a network and applies anti-phase signals to cancel out noise. VDSL2 vectoring works in similar fashion to noise-cancelling headphones. Crosstalk allows VDSL2 speeds to achieve longer distances than VDSL. Assia Inc. specifies that "Vectored VDSL is most suitable for deployment from a node, and is the most economical in terms of required capital expenditure."
7. What is the purpose of the different VDSL2 profiles?
VDSL2 supports 8 distinct "profiles" with varying maximum downstream and upstream throughput as well as different bandwidth frequencies and transceiver power.
Different profiles are optimal for different deployment scenarios.
For example, profiles 8a-8b and 12a-12b are ideal for Fiber to the Node (FTTN) deployments. Profiles 17a can be used for Fiber to the Cabinet (FTTCAB), and Fiber to the Building (FTTB) can utilize profile 30a.
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8. Do you recommend using 2 different VDSL2 profiles on distinct modems connected to a DSLAM?
Having a cable bundle consisting of 2 or more VDSL2 profiles will exhibit intermittent sync, port status errors and poor performance. The 30a profile will run on 30 Mhz while the 17a profile will run on 17Mhz. The 30a profile can "bleed" over to the 17a profile. Many chipset manufactures such as Broadcom have stepped away from VDSL2 30a due to this very reason.
Our recommendation is to force all subscriber interfaces to sync at 17a if you have modems that do not support 30a. Users shouldn't have an issue if all ports are synced on the same VDSL2 profile.
9. Are VDSL2/2+ units compatible with previous versions of VDSL2?
VDSL2 units are backwards compatible with VDSL Units. When a VDSL2 unit is connected to a compatible VDSL unit, VDSL2 bandwidth will revert to VDSL's maximum supported 12Mhz frequency range.
10. Are there faster DSL technologies than VDSL2?
Yes! G.Fast is a standard still in development that has shown the ability to transmit gigabit speeds using legacy copper lines in laboratory settings. Openreach, the dominant telecom provider in the UK, is spearheading the new technology, deploying trial runs to determine if the new technology is commercially viable. However, G.Fast, like VDSL, is only effective in deployments where customer premises reside near cabinets.
To learn more about G.Fast, click here.
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Wim Reply
ITpedia has a great article that explains VDSL and the diffeneces with DSL and ADSL.
The link is , it is worth reading…
J C Reply
Useful post, the link provide by @Wim actually gives less information!
What Net Neutrality Really Taught Us About Political Power and Technology
Federal Communication's Chairman (FCC) Tom Wheeler has finally proposed new rules that firmly protect net neutrality and prevent the... read more
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The first wave of 802.11ac routers currently available on the market are based on earlier drafts of the 802.11ac... read more
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Ethernet engineers have complicated work. Upgrading equipment, meeting budgets and deadlines, and ensuring maximum uptime all land in their... read more
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Well, I hope they know. At first I thought it a joke. More here. They must be serious – pity they didn't spend more time writing proper.
Update 20:55 9/09/2009: Seems I'm a little late on the uptake; this from Mairi Jay in April this year.


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Alleged police misconduct: Did a Baltimore officer plant drugs?
On behalf of Sivin & Miller, LLP Attorneys at Law posted in Police Misconduct on Thursday, August 10, 2017.
A Baltimore police officer has been accused of planting evidence at the scene of an arrest. The accusations come following police body camera footage that appears to show the officer throwing a bag of illegal drugs on the ground near where officers arrested a man on drug charges in January.
In the video, the officer turns on his body camera and walks into an alley, where he finds a small bag of white capsules. However, 30 seconds before the officer turns on his body camera, some footage remains -- due to the way Baltimore body cameras save their footage. In this footage, which doesn't have sound, the officer can be seen throwing a small baggie down on the ground, before he returns to collect it.
As a result of the body camera footage, the officer has been suspended from duty. Also, the charges brought against the alleged drug dealer -- specifically, felony possession of illicit drugs with intent to distribute -- have been dropped.
News outlets and the media have tried to contact the officer accused of planting the drugs, but he has not answered or returned their calls. Now, all of the cases that this officer was involved in could be subject to scrutiny by the courts. Could this officer have planted other false evidence in order to increase the chances of conviction?
Some observers suggest this case is an excellent example of police misconduct. It's also a good reason why those who have been accused of a crime -- no matter how strong the evidence appears to be against them -- deserve to have their day in court. A lot of new information could be revealed during trial that shows the defendant is innocent.
Source: The New York Times, "Video Appears to Show Baltimore Police Officer Planting Drugs," Jacey Fortin, July 19, 2017
Tags: Police Misconduct
Related Posts: What are factors in a criminal case for police misconduct?, Court blocks attempt to release police personnel records, New York paid $384 million to settle years of police misconduct, Putting an end to police brutality and generational trauma


Kendal Meat Company formerly called Todds In Kendal Bacon Sales has been based in Kendal on the same site for over 30 years. Traditionally run as a meat wholesaling factory it quickly started supplying an increasing number of general public with Bacon and Gammons. Since the change of ownership last year it was decided to increase the range of products sold to both the wholesale market and the general public.
Kmc has always had a great reputation for quality and the highly skilled and friendly staff who between have a multitude of experience within the butchery and food sector believe they have created a product range at very competitive rates for everybody to benefit from.
A new dedicated Factory Shop has been created and customers are welcome to visit us now directly in the shop or online doing "Click and Collect".
Throughout the year along with the traditional meat product staples we sell we will also be launching seasonal promotions to suit the time of year and weather.


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module Database.Migrate.Loader where

import Database.Migrate.Data

import Control.Monad
import Control.Monad.IO.Class
import Control.Monad.Trans.Either

import Data.List (sort)
import Data.Text hiding (filter, length)

import System.FilePath
import System.Directory
import System.IO

find :: FilePath -> EitherT String IO Migrations
find b = liftIO (getDirectoryContents b) >>= \fs -> liftM sort (liftIO (migrationids b fs) >>=
  mapM (\p ->
         do downexists <- liftIO $ doesFileExist (b </> p <.> "down.sql")
            unless downexists (left $ "no down.sql for migration [" ++ p ++ "]")
            u <- liftIO . readFile $ b </> p <.> "up.sql"
            d <- liftIO . readFile $ b </> p <.> "down.sql"
            right (Migration (MigrationId . pack $ p) (pack u) (pack d) ))) >>= \ms -> return $ Migrations ms

migrationids :: FilePath -> [FilePath] -> IO [String]
migrationids b ps =
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readFile' :: FilePath -> IO String
readFile' p = withFile p ReadMode hGetContents

hGetContents' :: Handle -> IO String
hGetContents' h = hGetContents h >>= \s -> length s `seq` return s


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Maryland Women's Business Center Announces Fifth Anniversary Celebrations; Launches Fundraising Campaign
PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Jacqueline Lara 240-305-2133 jacqueline@marylandwbc.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rockville, MD, October, 25, 2015 –On November, 5, 2015, Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC) will kick off the first of three fifth anniversary events with a breakfast celebration at the Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel and Suites. Registration is $25, and includes a breakfast buffet, invaluable networking, and a special goodie bag. Throughout the year, the celebrations will spotlight client successes, StartRight! winners, special programs, new initiatives, and culminate with an awards luncheon in October 2016. Over the years, MWBC has helped nearly 5,000 women entrepreneurs start, sustain and grow women-owned enterprises. In 2014, MWBC expanded their reach into Prince George's County and Frederick County with satellite offices, and November will mark the first anniversary for both locations. "As MWBC looks toward celebrating this momentous achievement of being of service to women entrepreneurs for five years, we…
StartRight! 2015 Business Plan Competition Winners Announced
PRESS RELEASE September 3, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Jacqueline Lara, MWBC 301-315-8091 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE StartRight! 2015 Business Plan Competition Winners Announced Four Corners Counseling, LLC Named Grand Prize Winner Rockville, MD, September, 3, 2015 – Today, the Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC) and Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) announced the winners of the 12th annual StartRight! Women's Business Plan Competition at the Power Conference at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The annual competition is supported with $13,000 in cash prizes provided by sponsors. Shulman Rogers and Walmart were this year's Gold Level Sponsors joined by Morgan Stanley at the Silver Level. Bronze Level sponsors include BioMaryland, TriBridge Partners, LLC, Revere Bank, EagleBank, Allegra, Snyder Cohn, SameGrain, The Daily Record, Bethesda…
Maryland Women's Business Center to Host USAID Belarusian Delegation of Financial Leaders
PRESS RELEASE August 26, 2015 MEDIA CONTACT Jacqueline Lara, MWBC 301-315-8091 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maryland Women's Business Center to Host USAID Belarusian Delegation of 10 Financial Leaders to Exchange Best Practices Effective advice on helping women-owned enterprises understand financial documents and gain access to funding Rockville, MD, August, 26, 2015 – On Thursday, August 27, the Maryland Women's Business Center (MWBC) will host 10 financial literacy leaders from Belarus to discuss best practices in ensuring women-owned enterprises are successfully positioned for long-term growth through training, resources, and access to funding. The delegation is hosted by the World Trade Center Institute (WTCI), through USAID's Community Connections Program, and will be in the United States from August 12 until September, 2, 2015. "A growing number of the women business owners we serve have international backgrounds and/or are doing business internationally, so it's wonderful to participate in this cultural exchange with the…


Ginger, if you have not already surmised, is one of my favorite spices to add to things. It lends brightness, bite, and depth to savoury recipes like chicken noodle soup, and blends beautifully with fruits like pears and peaches. The notion to add pears to my granola came along before I saw Sally's granola recipe, but it served as a springboard from which to create this one.
Looking at the other ingredients, you may notice that I added sesame seeds. Rich in nutrients like calcium, magnesium and vitamin B1, sesame seeds also pair very well with ginger. You could certainly substitute another dry ingredient like quinoa or flax seed if you prefer. That's the beauty of granola–you can tweak it indefinitely, depending on your mood, taste, and what's in the pantry.
Though I did not grown up eating homemade granola, it is a treat that evokes good memories. I remember enjoying bowls of granola that came right from the oven for breakfast with my good friend in high school. We also enjoyed homemade granola when we visited my grandparents. Each family makes their granola a little differently, and I love the variety.
For the holidays, I would like to make granola samplers to give away as gifts. The idea of granola as a gift was something I latched onto last year, thought I still have to put it into action. It would be the perfect opportunity to make Carrot Spice Granola again too. The main feat will be baking enough to give away; once made, granola disappears rather quickly around here!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 C). In one bowl, combine oats, sea salt, ginger and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, mix together sesame seeds, pear puree, oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and stir until evenly incorporated.
Prepare 2 baking stones or trays by lining them with parchment or silicone mats. Spread granola evenly between the two trays.
Bake granola for about 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so, to ensure even toasting.
Take trays of granola out of the oven and let the granola cool on the trays until it is crispy.
Store cooled granola in an airtight container (I prefer Mason jars).
Tip: Though not essential, using a baking stone gives especially nice, even results. Insulated baking sheets should give a comparable performance.
I'm sharing this recipe at Traditional Tuesdays, Allergy Free Wednesday, and Pennywise Platter.