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Secrets of the Prague Metro, Part 1
The city's underground train system leads a double life
Written by Ryan Scott
Published on 06.03.2013 16:13 (updated on 06.03.2013)
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Many of us take the Prague Metro every day. We hop on and hop off, without realizing the stories the Metro hides. Some aspects have been deliberately covered following the transition to democracy. Other details are located deep down in the tunnels. In the first of a two-part series, we look at the Metro's other, more closely guarded, purpose.
Underground Defense
When you're at Dejvická Station, turn and look down the tunnel in the direction back toward the city center. Just within the transit tunnel's mouth (passed where the interior of the station proper ends) you'll notice a large heavy square door, held open against the outer side of the tunnel. That door is one of several throughout the Prague Metro System. In the event of an attack on the city, they should close to turn the designated stations into hermetically sealed bunkers. The doors can allegedly withstand a nuclear blast on the surface as well as a "torrential" wave of water. Up to 300,000 people can allegedly take refuge in the system for three days.
The bunkers form part of what is known as Ochranný Systém Metra (Metro protection system), or OSM for short. Only the deepest tunnels, which had been drilled into the earth, were appropriate for the purpose of housing people during war, because they were far enough away from the surface to be properly sealed. These stations, known as ražené stanice, are characterized by the circular nature of the walls at the station. Think Staroměstská station and you have an idea.
The OSM includes Line A (Green) from Dejvická to Želivského and Line B (Yellow) from Nové Butovice to Českomoravská. The stations which are not part of the system are those too close to the surface. These so-called cut-and-cover stations (hloubené stanice) have the straight sides. While Nové Butovice and Dejvická are both cut-and-cover and have the blast proof doors, the stations themselves do not form part of the bunker system.
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Officially, there's not much information on the OSM. The website for aficionados of the Metro, Metroweb, is perhaps the best source of information. It's the one place where you'll find many pictures. On the linked page (in Czech) it's claimed that the system includes "underground hospitals" (really spaces for treating the sick and injured), food stores, washing facilities, toilets, and a mortuary.
Though the OSM is no longer classified – in fact, it's something of an open secret – coming by other information is not so easy. The Prague Public Transit Company (Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy, or DPP) declined a request to visit one of the control centers. The main person who was willing to talk was the head of the DPP archive, Pavel Fojtík.
One question which Mr. Fojtik has heard often is why the OSM was not used against the floods in 2002. For him, there were a couple of reasons.
"Firstly it happened relatively quickly. Secondly, no one was counting on what happened to happen," he said. To these points, there is the technical matter that the system was not designed as anti-flood system. Furthermore, OSM takes a couple to several hours to be prepared. It's not a matter of someone pressing a button.
"As far as I know it works. Relatively recently they carried out a test whether it can be closed or not because after the flood everything was thoroughly repaired," Mr. Fojtik said.
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Around the corner from Malostranská Station, opposite the seat of the Office of the Government on Nábřeží Edvarda Beneše, you'll notice a heavy door built into the wall under the hill on which sits the Villa Kramář. That door leads to one of the biggest enigmas in the history of the Metro.
Known as the "secret station on Klárov Street", there is considerable debate whether the area inside was ever intended to be part of the metro or whether it was only meant to serve as a shelter for the communist government.
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"It isn't easy [to answer] because despite every effort, my colleague and I haven't been able to chase down the information," Mr. Fojtik said as to why the room was built. The documents about it remain classified. But maybe it's not such a huge secret, since Google Street View allows a glimpse into the entry area.
Mr. Fojtik gave three possible reasons for the station. It was simply intended as a bunker, which is not especially controversial as it's expected that a government would take such measures to protect itself. Secondly, it was built as a station which could also be used as a bunker, so very much in line with the existing station. Lastly, it was built as some sort of diversion.
The puzzling location was built over the period 1952 to 1960. It is a circular tunneled space, resembling Kobylisy Station in shape. There are two slanted shafts which could be for escalators but currently have steps. However, Mr. Fojtik doubts the bunker would serve as a station.
"The location of the entrance into the "secret station" is, in my opinion, nonsensical from a transport point of view," he said.
However, the existence of the station – assuming it was intended to be one – forces a reconsideration of the Metro's history. The Metro wasn't opened until 1974. Its construction, though considered as far back as the end of the nineteenth century, was initially rejected in favor of the tram system. Perhaps, there was consideration 14 years earlier.
Connecting tunnel between Florenc and VltavskáConnecting tunnel between Florenc and Vltavská
Legends that Aren't
There are some stories about the Prague metro which aren't true, according to Mr. Fojtik. One story is that the Metro includes a secret line which can take the government out of the city.
"A rumor has been circulating about the station on Klárov Street that there is a tunnel, which has a direct link to the metro system and if necessary the government can hop on there and leave by metro for the other side of Prague, where they will be taken somewhere else. Obviously, this isn't true," he said.
Mr. Fojtík further disputes the legend concerning another Metro legend. In 1972 during a test run, a train hit another train because the driver failed to brake in time. However, the accident has been seen as an act of sabotage in order for the Soviet built trains to be adopted.
"This isn't true at all. The government had decided to import the Soviet trains before the first test of the Czech
transport system," he said.
In the next article, we'll look at some more of the wagons used as the inspiration behind the designs of the station. We will also take a closer look at the artwork which is there, but hidden from view.
Photo: Metroweb
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Discussion in 'Deck Help and Strategy' started by Electipwner, Feb 21, 2008.
Okay, I had this deck in beta form before The Supes posted his "Soviet Engine". I already had 2-2 Porygon2 so I added a somewhat slimmed down version of the Soviet. You may think this deck has too many Pokemon in it, but read the Strategy before you bash/flame.
Instead of a T1, T2 strategy guide I've included a priority checklist for playing this deck.
#1. Start with Pachy to get Porygon, Illumese and Volbeat.
#2. Get Porygon2 running on T2!!! This is key to this deck working!
#3. Use Illumese/Pachy To get Treeko T2 and Turtwig if possible.
#4. Ultimate Get-What-You-Want Phase begins, use Volbeat to recycle any Celio's Or Mr. Stones to power up on the bench. Use Download to get Complete evolutions or energy and evolutions in one turn.
#5. If all goes well you should have Sceppy and Torterra by T3 and be able to hit with Torterra. Continue Downloading to get more energy for Sceppy, as he is your finisher.
#6. Hit for Teh big money with Torterra X on T4.
Help?? Should I Play this at States instead of my previously posted Raivire?
I built a very similar deck. I don't think you need the Pachirisu because you have lots of methods to grab Pokemon with Illumise's power, Celio's, Bebe's, and Roseanne's. If you take those out, you will need a few Windstorms to counter Cessation Crystals and Battle Frontiers and maybe run some Crystal Beaches yourself. And removing Pachirisu frees up a bench space for preparing another Torterra.
Also, I play draw supporters like Prof Oak's Visit instead of Quick Ball.
Thanks for the reply but I think I'll stick to my guns on Pachy, the main reason being that any of the other Pokemon in the deck are horrible starters(I could do Turtwig, but its kinda meh) and pretty much all of them are neccesary to keep my strategy going. -4 Quick for Prof Oak is interesting, especially since its re-useable with volbeat.
Well... yes, if that was the point of illumese but that wasn't my idea. In my strategy Illumese is there merely to activate volbeats poke-power. Its fine if you end up using illumese to get an extra pokemon, but Pachy does just fine with that. Sorry about the confusion, I guess I did put Illumese in my strategy guide, but he's more of a back-up than a staple of the deck.
However, if you do have suggestions for switching the lines around I would like to hear them. I was considering Meganium MT for the fire-counteratack, but it lacks the obvious power and brawn of Torterra.
Im not sure quick balls are such a good choice with all the different pokemon lines in your deck.
Quick Ball is for desperate pokemon searches, Porygon2 and Volbeat insure that I can always get what I want by recycling Celio's.
More Help!! States are drawing close!
More along the lines of, I don't think you need 6 Evo searchers in this deck. You can get by with 4 (Celio) like most other decks, especially with the nice recursion you have going around. Notice that Volbeat puts the Supporters on *top* of your deck, and not into your hand, so you're going to need some straight draw (such as POV), and probably 2 Volbeat in play in order to recurse properly. Stone is an interesting choice here. I'd be a little bit more concerned with your Pokemon getting thrown to the wind in this deck. Magmortar is an INCREDIBLY popular deck choice due to its insane damage potential and almost infinite recursion and recovery abilities. There's got to be some way to lessen the impact on this deck from Mag, Typh, and Ape. Earlier, I was referring to your numbers of evolutions. You can VERY easily go 3-2-3 on both of those lines, and find some way to get 4 Candy into the deck, probably by reducing your Supporters to 2 each. Keep in mind that, even with 4 Pachi here, you probably won't start with him in most of your games with 12 other Basics. Your Basic count is 16, and only 4 of them are truly viable starters. It's quite difficult to get the starter you need when you can't Mulligan out of a not-so-good hand. It's part of the principle that's pushing me to have 6 Starters in my Delusions of Gallantry deck, with 10 Basics total. Work with the ratios as much as you can so that you can maximize your good starts while also maximizing your speed and strength.
Oh, Okay, I see what you meant now. Yes, Mag is this decks worst nightmare, especially since this takes a while to set up, meaning that Mag has ahd plenty of time to get insane power. I really don't know what to do with the Pachy prob unless I'm going to stack my deck (which is cheating:lol I don't know how to get pachy and not ruin the strategy. Unfortunatley there isn't a Holon Energy GG like FF and WP:lol: My only idea is to add more playable starters. If I did this does anybody have Ideas?
First of all, I'm honored you're choosing U.S.S.P.C.R.'s Soviet Engine.
I've been playing with this deck...but I'm considering dropping it, just because of Magmortar's use. This deck does well against Gardy---but pales to Magmortar...I have to say too, I'm deeply disappointed that it is not going well.
Yeah... *Sniff* I wish Mag was some horrible card like beedrill GE, then I could run my Scepterra deck in peace and utilize the awesomeness of Illumese/Volbeat. My only question is: Should I run this deck, or my previously posted Raivire? I could try to impliment the Soviet into it which may make it even faster than it already is (Its uber-fast). The problem is Raivire is Electric(Weak to Gardylade) and Scepterra is grass(Weak to Magmotar), I buy cards whenever I can, but I am somewhat limited. Does this mean I'm doomed to do horribly at states? My only other option is a somewhat weak WigglyRai deck.
I would be immensley grateful for anyone's opinion on this and I will try to post SovietVire:wink: and WigglyRai before too long.
Ehhh. How is one supposed to use a Stage 2 Water Pokemon that really needs Water energy to do any damage into a Grass deck? Not to mention to fit it in there.
I think he meant putting the Soviet into Tsunami, not trying to fit Gator into Scepterra. The only problem being that I don't have the cards nessesary to build Tsunami. :frown: Now that the Lv. X tins are coming out on Feb. 27, I might try to roll with a 'Rai deck and Teh Soviet.
Yeah, I misread and misinterpreted that post a little :redface:.
Something like, Gastrodon/ Scramble or Gyarados would help against Mag.
Lol You Need Help If You Want Try Fiting In A 1-1 Gyarados line Just For Magikarp.


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The Monkey Cage joins The Washington Post in a Wonkbloggy, 538ish deal
LINK: themonkeycage.org ➚ | Posted by: Joshua Benton | August 26, 2013
Note: Big update on this over here.
I like this deal. John Sides:
We are very pleased to announce that The Monkey Cage is going to become part of the Washington Post. After 5+ years of writing and growing as an independent blog, we think that the Post offers a tremendous opportunity both to increase and broaden our audience and to improve our content. We think that it will be a great place to continue the blog's mission of publicizing political science research and providing informed commentary on politics and current events.
The Monkey Cage is a group blog of political scientists; I think of it as being similar in style to the economist bloggers whose profile have risen over the past five years or so — connecting academic work to events of the day, in a tone that mixes journalism, expertise, and the academy. It's a good match for The Washington Post, I think. The paper famously rejected the idea that would become Politico when it came from within its own staff; here, it's latching on to a higher-brow outlet that was born on the outside.
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Benton, Joshua. "The Monkey Cage joins The Washington Post in a Wonkbloggy, 538ish deal." Nieman Journalism Lab. Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, 26 Aug. 2013. Web. 17 Jan. 2022.
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Q & A with Jaz Miley
December 24, 2021 / NationalTeamsOfIceHockey
Jazmine Miley Captain of Puerto Rico women's national team, holds Latam cup Trophy
By George Da Silva – National Teams of Ice Hockey
We had the great pleasure of speaking with Jazmine Miley captain of the Puerto Rico women's national team and HPOC Movement Founder& CEO Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association Director.
What was your introduction into hockey and how did it all start?
I started hockey at a very late age. I had just moved from Queens NY to Long island NY. Being new to the neighborhood as a teenager it's important to try to find kids my age. My next door neighbor who also recently moved in invited my mother and I to their house warming party. It was there that I one of the nieces who invited me to one of her hockey games and I fell in love at first sight.
Not only are you a player for the Puerto Rico women's national team but you are also the HPOC Movement Founder & CEO Purto Rico Ice Hockey Association. How did this come about?
I started HPOC Movement in 2020 right before Covid and after speaking to the current Director Sydney Kinder about our time playing college hockey. Despite playing for two different programs we had such a similar experience. I wanted to make a community where all players of color are welcomed and have a place where they feel safe. It was imperative to have a program for our younger players like a big sister/brother that can mentor them and even help parents that are new to the hockey world. Coming from a one parent household that paid for everything hockey related, everyone knows that hockey is expensive and not everyone has that privilege to afford gear, travel hockey, summer camps, etc., I feel blessed. I was very fortunate that Scott Vargas included me in the making of the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association as the hockey Director. Being able to make history on the island is such an amazing privilege.
At the 2021 Latam Cup Puerto Rico was represented by the Men and for the first time the Women's team. What was the selection process in picking both teams?
We advertised on hockey platforms and social media sites. We based our selections on players experience whether they play A, AA or AAA. Even now post-Amerigol Latam Cup we have many players reaching out to us with and without experience. So many people want to be a part of the team.
Puerto Rico women made spectacular debut by winning the 2021 Latam Cup which you were a part of. What was the feeling like after winning the championship and what will this do for women's hockey in the territory?
Winning the 2021 Amerigol Latam cup tournament was such a surreal moment, especially since it was our first time playing as a team. I personally played with one other player a few years back. But besides that we were all very new to playing with each other but we clicked so well. I am excited for our future ventures as a team and being able to practice and mesh more.
Puerto Rico women win their first Trophy in there first ever tournament
When will Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum be open For ice skating and hockey?
Unfortunately there is no definitive date yet, but we plan on putting the date out on our social media platforms as soon as its available.
There is Rumors that first game at the coliseum will be against Dominican Republic?
That is a false rumor. We have not thought about who we will play once the stadium is finished.
Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
Will the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association set up a leagues and programs for youth hockey?
We are definitely looking to grow Puerto Rico Hockey by including our youth players.
Outside of the Latam Cup will Puerto Rico play in any other tournaments or exhibition games in 2022?
We have established the Spring Primavera which will ultimately be an invitational tournament for the Men, Women and youth.. But we also plan to make appearances at other tournaments.
Does Puerto Rico have future plans to join International Ice Hockey Federation?
We would like to join the IIHF, we are currently reviewing the rules, regulations and qualifiers needed to join the IIHF.
Do you think the game can grow in the Caribbean and how will Puerto Rico lead the way?
I think ice hockey can grow in the Caribbean, our only set back is affordable access to ice and a building that meets IIHF's requirements. Puerto Rico can only lead by example. The most important first step is for countries to be able to afford an expensive building that most likely will have to be built from the ground up, putting in ice and being able to run it consistently.
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#CurvesandaCollab: Shelby's Life-Changing Experience in South Africa!
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One part of traveling I enjoy the most is the ability to connect with people from around the world. What a gift to be able to learn about new cultures and different ways of life. It opens your eyes and allows you to have a better understanding of others and where they come from. In Cape Town, South Africa I was able to experience connecting with people on a whole new level. Myself and 30 others had the unique opportunity to stay in people's homes while going into schools to teach music and dance to the local children.
Cape Town is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The skies are beyond blue, the water looks like it is being viewed in HD, and the mountains are breathtaking. All of this beauty, however, does not mask the harsh reality. The realities lie in the strong racial divide, extreme poverty levels, and serious gang violence that impacts the daily lives of the people.
When I first arrived I was completely shocked. One of the first sights after leaving the airport was complete towns made out of metal shanty homes. I could not even comprehend how humans actually lived there. As we drove into the "wealthier" areas. even the million dollar mansions had barbwire fences around their homes and bars on the windows. We were told it was not safe to walk alone because the crime rate is very high. I was honestly terrified. It broke my heart that this was so normal.
As we arrived at the first school and started our workshop with the children there was a feeling I had never felt before. The children were just full of love. They gave the best hugs had the biggest smile's with the brightest eyes. Even though their lives were filled with death, gang violence, and drugs, they still had so much spirit and life. I have never witnessed so many individuals that were as open and able to just be themselves. It hit me like a wave. I know people from home who have everything you could ever want and more, but lacked true happiness and love.
These children live in fear day to day of what may happen but had the most love and joy I had ever experienced. Even though they knew the reality of where they lived, they had incredible dreams for their lives and I truly hoped that they would be able to achieve their dreams. After only spending a few hours with the children, it felt as though we had been friends forever. One of the girls I connected with the most told me she wanted to be a massage therapist and travel the world. As we said goodbye waving through the bus window, we gestured to each other not to cry because we will always be in each others hearts. I can only hope that she's able to break out of her reality and live the life that she dreams of. What she does not know is the lesson she taught me, even with nothing you actually have everything. It became even more clear that no amount of things or money would ever give you the true satisfaction of happiness. Happiness and love is found within by making deep meaningful connections with other people and being true to yourself.
As we moved into the next town we found out we would actually be home staying in the metal shanty homes. Yes, my house for two nights was a metal shanty. If someone would have told me I would be staying there I would have said they are crazy. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little scared. Soon after getting settled in I forgot about all the bad and could only see the beautiful and the good! My homestay mom made us feel so safe and welcome. She barely had anything yet was so grateful to have us in her home. The toilet was located outside so if we had to go at night you needed a flashlight. If you needed a shower you had to boil the water on the stove. Our mom slept on the couch so we could have the bed. To me this was insane but to her this was completely normal. My homestay moms sister actually thanked us for coming to see and care about how they live and what their lives are like because people don't care. In these townships the reality is harsh. I saw middle school children doing drug deals, gangs walking around, and people eating with the casing from the back of a cell phone.
This life is a dirty cycle and some get out but many get sucked right back in. Still with this reality, so many of the people had such positive and warm hearts. No matter who we met and what their story was, they had hope. We were able to make deep connections because we didn't have any distractions. With no tv, computer, or really much of anything, we talked, played outside, went for walks, and hung out with the neighbors. We did what truly matters as opposed to being consumed with society and our electronics.
After an emotionally taxing 16 days, my heart and soul were forever changed. I had left a piece of my heart there and took a piece bigger than I could have imagined. I had experienced both the wealthy and the poor sides of South Africa. I stayed in million dollar homes and homes that barely had all four walls. I met successful people and struggling people. But beyond the black and white, I experienced intangible moments that will forever impact my life. I learned lessons and had once in a lifetime experiences that no amount of money could ever replace. Cape Town will forever hold an extra special spot in my heart and I hope I can share a little bit of the love I experienced there with the world.
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This is a great post and it's good to see you got to spend so much time with the locals. Cape Town is my favourite city in the world! Table Mountain and the v and a waterfront are just stunning. I'll be back there in two weeks and I can't wait.


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Ray McLoughlin, the former Irish and British and Irish Lions player will be the guest speaker on the night and Fergus Slattery will be the MC on the
Date: Thursday 27th November, 2003
Venue: The Burlington Hotel, Dublin
On Thursday 27th November The Burlington Ballroom will be full of rugby stars, past and present, Irish and international, from former French international Phillippe Sella to former Australian Captain Michael Lynagh. Everyone will gather in Dublin to celebrate the rugby career of Paul Wallace
who had to retire suddenly for rugby after an injury earlier this
Paul was seen by many as being one of the first truly professional Irish rugby players. He won his first cap against Japan in the 1995 in Rugby World Cup and went on to win 46 caps between 1995 and 2002. He was one of only
five British & Irish Lions to play the whole duration of the
victorious test series against South Africa in 1997.
After a badly broken leg in 2001 Paul's rugby career hung in the balance but with the determination that he had often exhibited on the pitch he managed to return to the sport and win the Celtic League with Leinster in December of that year. However that injury proved instrumental in his decision
earlier this year to retire from the sport.
In his career Paul played for not only his country and for two Irish
provinces Leinster and Munster and also for Blackrock, Saracens,Garryowen and UCC.
For many he was the total professional both on and off the pitch without doubt Paul was regarded by many as a key player and cornerstone of the Lions scrum in 1997 says Fran Cotton the former British & Irish Lions coach.
Tickets are available for this event which is perfectly timed for Christmas corporate entertaining and immediately after the Rugby World Cup.
Tables of
ten cost 1,600 with a table hosted by an international player can be purchased for 1,900. Individual seats are also available at 160.
night. Other beneficiaries from this testimonial event will include the Irish Cancer Society.
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Q11. How many three digit numbers are divisible by 6 in all?
Q14. –9 ÷ 19 = ?
Q17. Find the sum of prime numbers lying between 60 and 75.
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Q: Merge sort algorithm in C not working as expected I am trying to implement the merge sort algorithm in C. I understand how the algorithm is supposed to work however I am encountering some difficulties with the implementation.
I understand that there are hundreds of examples and source code for it's implementation but I was hoping someone could help me understand why mine is not working correctly.
My code is below and after the code I explain what I have tried so far.
#include <stdio.h>

void merge(int a[], int L[], int R[],int nL, int nR) //nL and nR are the lengths of L[] and R[]
{
   int i = 0 , j = 0, k = 0;

    while(i<nL && j <nR)
    {
        if(L[i] <= R[j]){
            a[k] = L[i];
            i++;
        }
        else{
            a[k] = R[j];
            j++;
        }

        k++;
     }

     while(i < nL){
        a[k] = L[i];
        i++;
        k++;
     }

     while(j < nR) {
        a[k] = R[j];
        j++;
        k++;
     }
}

void mergesort(int a[],int n)    //n is the length of a[]
{
   if(n < 2) return;     //BASE CASE
   int mid = n / 2;

   int left[mid];
   int right[n-mid];

   for(int i = 0; i < mid; i++)
   {
        left[i] = a[i];
   }

   for(int i = mid; i < n-1; i++)
   {
        right[i-mid] = a[i];
   }

   int nL = sizeof(left) / sizeof(left[0]);
   int nR = sizeof(right) / sizeof(right[0]);

   mergesort(left, nL);
   mergesort(right, nR);
   merge(a,left,right,nL,nR);
}

int main(void)
{
    printf("Initial:\n");
    printf("3 4 1 6\n");

    int numbers[4] = {3,4,1,6};
    int n = sizeof(numbers) / sizeof(int);

    mergesort(numbers,n);
    printf("Sorted:\n");
    for(int i =0 ; i < 4; i++)
    {
        printf("%d ", numbers[i]);
    }

    return 0;
}

As it is and with the unsorted array [3,4,1,6] the output is 0 0 1 3.
Clearly the 1 and 3 are in the right order relative to each other but the two zeros at the beginning are clearly wrong. At first it seemed to me that I was inserting 4 and 6 to the right and out of bounds of the array.
I used some print statements to try and debug but I haven't been able to figure out what was going on. I even tried to follow my code with gdb but I still could not sort it.
Does any one have any ideas of what might be happening?

A: A more nearly idiomatic way of writing the merge() code would be:
void merge(int a[], int L[], int R[],int nL, int nR)
{
    int i = 0, j = 0, k = 0;

    while (i < nL && j < nR)
    {
        if (L[i] <= R[j])
            a[k++] = L[i++];
        else
            a[k++] = R[j++];
    }
    while (i < nL)
        a[k++] = L[i++];
    while (j < nR)
        a[k++] = R[j++];
}

That's about half the number of lines of your code, and within broad limits, the less code there is to read, the better.  There are those who insist on having braces after each loop or conditional. I don't think that's necessary (or particularly helpful), but if that's the style you like, you can use it.
Your mergesort() code is less flabby, but could be changed to:
void mergesort(int a[],int n)    //n is the length of a[]
{
    if (n < 2)
        return;     //BASE CASE
    int mid = n / 2;
    int left[mid];
    int right[n-mid];

    for (int i = 0; i < mid; i++)
        left[i] = a[i];

    for (int i = mid; i < n; i++)
        right[i-mid] = a[i];

    mergesort(left, mid);
    mergesort(right, n - mid);
    merge(a, left, right, mid, n - mid);
}

This includes the fix for your main problem — the loop loading the right array was leaving the last element uncopied.
With a debugging function such as:
void dump_array(const char *tag, int n, int *a)
{
    printf("%s:%d:", tag, n);
    for (int i = 0; i < n; i++)
        printf(" %3d", a[i]);
    putchar('\n');
}

You can do a lot of effective debugging with:
void mergesort(int a[],int n)
{
    if (n < 2)
        return;
    int mid = n / 2;
    int left[mid];
    int right[n-mid];

    dump_array("-->>mergesort()", n, a);

    for (int i = 0; i < mid; i++)
        left[i] = a[i];
    dump_array("left", mid, left);

    for (int i = mid; i < n; i++)
        right[i-mid] = a[i];
    dump_array("right", n - mid, right);

    mergesort(left, mid);
    dump_array("merged-L", mid, left);
    mergesort(right, n - mid);
    dump_array("merged-R", n - mid, right);
    merge(a, left, right, mid, n - mid);
    dump_array("<<--mergesort()", n, a);
}

In your code, the output with the tag right would show 0 or semi-random data for the last element, rather than what you're expecting.  This would be a hint as to where the trouble is.  Keep the dump_array() function around; it is a useful creature to have.  It's a simple-minded version; you can invent more complex versions which outputs a newline at intermediate positions for long arrays, for example.

A: The issue is in the following code:
   for(int i = mid; i < n-1; i++)
   {
        right[i-mid] = a[i];
   }

It should be:
   for(int i = mid; i < n; i++) // right should range from mid to n - 1 *inclusive*
   {
        right[i-mid] = a[i];
   }

A: This is simple implementation of merge sort without any complications. Just pass the array pointer and total number of entires in the array.
void merge(int *a, int top)// Array pointer and max entries
{
    int l1, k, l2, u1, u2, size = 1, i, j;
    int *sa;
    sa = (int *)calloc(top, sizeof(int));

    while (size < top)
    {
        l1 = 0;
        k = 0;
        while (l1 + size < top)
        {
            l2 = l1 + size;
            u1 = l2 - 1;
            u2 = ((l2 + size - 1) < top ? l2 + size - 1 : top - 1);

            for (i = l1, j = l2; i <= u1 && j <= u2; )// Merging
            {
                sa[k++] = a[i] <= a[j] ? a[i++] : a[j++];
            }
            for ( ; i <= u1; )
                sa[k++] = a[i++];
            for ( ; j <= u2; )
                sa[k++] = a[j++];
            l1 = u2 + 1;
        }

        for (i = l1; i < top; i++) // For the left outs of the process
            sa[k++] = a[i];

        for (i = 0; i < top; i++)
            a[i] = sa[i];

        size *= 2;
    }
}


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Sleazy racists Obamao and Holder get slammed by GOP
July 9, 2010 in POLITICAL DISCUSSION

They'll stop at NOTHING to stay in power,
and get all the more control.
we're in for big, big trouble.
Black GOP candidate slams Obama for exploiting race
By Michael O'Brien - 07/08/10 04:57 PM ET One of the GOP's handful of black candidates for Congress condemned President Barack Obama of exploiting race for political gain.
Allen West, the Republican challenging Rep. Ron Klein (D) in Florida's 22nd congressional district, sharply criticized the Obama administration for having allegedly declined prosecuting the New Black Panther Party on voter tampering charges for political reasons.
"For an Administration that promised a new era in race relations, Obama and the Democrats in Congress have demonstrated that race will continually be exploited for political gain," West, who is one of two African-American Republicans running for Congress who have survived their primaries, said in a statement.
West was picking up on a meme that's made its way through conservative blogs in recent days, based on whistleblower claims made by a former Justice Department employee. Charges against the Black Panthers for their actions on Election Day 2008 weren't pursued because of racial politics, the employee charged. The Justice Department says charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
West drew on his own history with race to condemn the Black Panthers, as well as other black Democrats, who he said had "remained silent" when he'd been called racially-ringed names during the course of his campaign.
"The dye has been cast in this election cycle - Democrats and their liberal progressive socialist allies will continue to play the race card when it is politically expedient," West said. "I demand an investigation of the New Black Panther Party and the placement of it, along with any extremist group, onto the Terrorist Watch List if warranted. If that it not done prior to my taking the oath of office as a United States Congressman, it will happen soon thereafter."
The words have more weight coming from this candidate, who's seen as one of two black Republican candidates who have a good shot at making their way to Washington next year.
West is seen as a top challenger to Klein after having come closer than expected to the incumbent Democrat in 2008. Republican Tim Scott is seen as likely to win his race in South Carolina's first congressional district this fall, too. Either man, if elected, would be the first African-American lawmaker in the GOP since former Rep. J.C. Watts (R-Okla.), who retired in 2003.
--Updated at 9:25 a.m. July 9.
Mr. T
Location:In your mind.
The Justice Department says charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
The Administration lies again! This has been all over the web and in the news.


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No evidence Barcelona attackers had international links: police
Barcelona News Catalonia News Main News
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Spanish investigators have not found any signs that the Islamist cell which is suspected of carrying out last year's jihadist attacks in Barcelona and a nearby seaside resort had international connections, a senior investigator said Thursday.
'We have not found to date in any of our lines of investigation evidence of a reliable external catalyst for the attacks,' Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Vazquez of Spain's Guardia Civil police told AFP.
Catalan police in Subirats, near Barcelona, where the van driver was gunned down (ACN)
The Guardia Civil, along with Spain's National Police and Catalonia's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, are carrying out the investigation into the August 2017 attacks.
A total of 16 people were killed when a van drove into crowds on the popular Las Ramblas boulevard in the heart of Barcelona and in a knife attack in the nearby resort of Cambrils.
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Trips to France and Belgium by members of the cell — allegedly made up of an imam and a group of youths from the town of Ripoll located about 100 km (60 miles) north of Barcelona — raised suspicions that they may have had connections with Islamist cells in those countries.
'We are developing more information lines in France and Belgium, but the reality is that, while it is true that the Barcelona terrorists were in France and Belgium, we still need to determine exactly why they were there,' Vazquez said.
His statements contradicted Spanish media reports that the mastermind of the attacks is still on the run, and that when the attacks took place he was in a central European country.
'We have not found any evidence to indicate this,' Vazquez said when asked about the reports.
He added that there is a suspected jihadist in jail who has said there is 'a cell in France that is very similar to the one in Ripoll' but 'beyond this, we have found nothing'.
Eight members of the cell suspected of carrying out the attacks died — six were shot by police and two others, including the imam, were killed the day before the Barcelona attack during an accidental explosion while making bombs.
Two others are in jail awaiting to be tried in Madrid while another two were released on bail before their trial.
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An eighth-grade basketball coach at Fegely (Ind.) Middle School is alleging that he was fired for being just a tad too good, leading the way to lopsided wins, such as a 90-10 victory in his team's home opener.
Kobe denies that he ever purposefully ran up scores, even when his team won by 80 points against Morgan Township last November.
"I understand that we don't want to run up scores, but we weren't pressing, weren't playing zone. We were playing solid man-to-man," Kobe said. His team also shot 75 percent from 3-point range that evening.
Kobe coached the same group of boys last year and the team averaged a winning margin of 30 points per game.
After the November blowout, Fegely's principal and assistant principal sat him down to talk about the game.
Two weeks after that discussion, Kobe was relieved of his job.
"It's been painted as coach gets fired for winning or scoring too much. That's just not it," said Ken Elwood, the attorney representing Portage schools. "Did we receive complaints about the scores? Was coach talked to about those complaints? Absolutely."
Nevertheless, the school system maintains that Kobe gave his resignation in the form of a verbal, "I'm done," at a Nov. 20 game against St. Paul Catholic, Valparaiso, where Fegely led St. Paul by 34-7 at halftime.


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Review Written by Victoria Scott & Staff
"Blame" is an alternative and electro-rock song by John Maksym that has a modern edge and radio-ready, mass appeal. A synth bass beat introduces the smooth rock vibe as John's rap/vocals break through the mix. The bassist and lead guitarist, Mike Chhangur, kills it during the bridge as Live Hart sings impressive background vocals under John's vocal lead. Al Malnar's guitar harmonies move swiftly on top of the synth beat as the hip-hop backbeat comes in on the second verse. The song's funk electronic rock arrangement is catchy and electrifying.
"Blame" is masterfully produced and performed. Producer Jason "Human Kebab" Parsons's brings out John's hip-hop, synthesized rock style with clarity and itensity. The final mix by Adam Royce, Siegfried Meier, Mike Chhangur, Shawn Moore, and edits by Jericco Vera, tie in the hip-hop beats, electronic synth instrumentation, and rock groove for an ever-engaging track that can't be defined by genre. This is not paint-by-number music.
"Blame" is about looking in the mirror and seeing someone you're not particularly proud of. We all have done things we wish we could change, and we all have traits that need work. In some ways, "Blame" is a turning point. It's the critical moment when you take responsibility for your actions and turn a corner. John Maksym's raspy and roaring vocals wander through his past mistakes while the guitar wails to the electronic beat boom in the background. Maksym has a pure and crystal sound that resonates intensely.
"The guilt that ties knots in my stomach, And taunts as it carries the weight of contemptment, Suppressed by the highs, undressed by my eyes, Temporary relief like a substance, And I can't make sense of my flawed conscience, As it's caught in the toils of its residence, Gut check on myself, time for therapy help, Navigating the waters of my mental health."
"Blame" is both introspective and extroverted as it contemplates the complexity of being a flawed human being while exuding the angst of those feelings outwardly.
John Maksym's artistry is exceptional and rare. He is reflective, in-depth, and relatable. His musical artistry and intelligent lyrics are a refreshing and rewarding experience for discearning ears.
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About John Maksym
When Kitchener, Ontario-native John Maksym was a kid, he liked to jump on his parents' furniture and sing along to Bruce Springsteen hits from the 80s while dawning a red cape and face mask playing a plastic red guitar. Music was his super hero. Today, Maksym brings that enthusiasm to his music career which encompases writing, recording and performing. As the frontman for several independent alternative rock bands from the late '90s to 2019, John honed his craft in the 13 years leading his most recent band, Breaching Vista. The highlights of his career include working with Live Nation Canada on several events; directly supporting Marianas Trench, Finger Eleven, Theory of a Deadman, USS, Kim Mitchell, and The Tea Party, playing The Vans Warped Tour, Sound of Music, and Beat Rocks the Block; working with JUNO Award winning producer, engineer, and mixer Siegfried Meier, who recorded Breaching Vista's single Sleep (which gained rotation on terrestrial radio in Canada); gracing the cover of ECHO magazine; performing at the Gemini Awards; and John's final BV song, "Planet", was a semi-finalist in the Music City Song Star (2019) and Unsigned Only (2020) songwriting competitions. John is embarking on the next chapter of his musical journey in 2020, launching his career as a solo recording artist.
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SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT. What could be more romantic than a 3-course meal and a glass of sparkling wine in the atmospheric setting of Oak Hall this Valentine's Day? Mark this romantic date by treating your loved one to dinner at Sheffield Park and Garden.
This Valentine's Day, treat your loved one to a 3-course meal at Sheffield Park and Garden. On arrival you will be greeted with a glass of chilled sparkling wine before being seated at your table for two. You will then be served with a delicious 3-course meal, finishing with tea, coffee and a sweat treat. Additional drinks, including wine, will be available to purchase if you wish.
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Booking is essential and must be made by 7 February. Please have your menu choices to hand when you call on 01825 790231 (option 3). You can download the menu and booking form below to print off and complete at home, or collect them from Visitor Reception and the Tearoom next time you're visiting.
Payment in full is requested at the time of booking to secure your reservation.
We look forward to welcoming you for a romantic evening in the atmospheric surroundings of Oak Hall.


Human factors and usability issues have traditionally played a limited role in security research and secure systems development. Security experts have largely ignored usability issues--both because they often failed to recognize the importance of human factors and because they lacked the expertise to address them.
But there is a growing recognition that today's security problems can be solved only by addressing issues of usability and human factors. Increasingly, well-publicized security breaches are attributed to human errors that might have been prevented through more usable software. Indeed, the world's future cyber-security depends upon the deployment of security technology that can be broadly used by untrained computer users.


Redeemer Members, our next members meeting will be May 8th, 6:30-8:00 PM at Redeemer Church. We will continue to learn, discuss and pray about what is happening in our church. All members of Redeemer are invited and encouraged to prioritize this Member Meeting.


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About Mitchell Kaldrovich
Executive Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich offers a fresh take on all things Maine at Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn by the Sea in Crescent Beach, Maine. Chef Kaldrovich brings extensive experience at several acclaimed dining establishments and world-class resorts to Sea Glass, as well as an exciting international sensibility, that takes the Inn's locally inspired menu to the next level.
A native of East Orange, New Jersey, but raised in Argentina, Kaldrovich realized at a young age that he wanted to become a chef. By the age of 10 he was helping his grandmother cook sumptuous family meals, which flamed a life long interest in culinary excellence. After completing three years of rigorous studies in culinary schools, Kaldrovich was hired as a line cook at Galani Restaurant, a four-star establishment at the Buenos Aires Park Hyatt Hotel. He went on to become the Chef Partie at Harpers 1 and 2 in the prestigious Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires.
Mitchell's desire to return to the United States resulted in positions at the exclusive L' Orangerie Restaurant in West Hollywood, the Duck Club restaurant in Monterey, California, the La Palme D' Or at the Baltimore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, Llao Llao Hotel & Resort in Patagonia andthe Plump Jack Café in Squaw Valley, California. Mitchell brings his worldly knowledge about food to Sea Glass, as well as his creativity, passion and finesse. The chef looks forward to working with Maine producers and ingredients to introduce his unique style of cooking to Inn guests.
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Executive Chef Mitchell Kaldrovich offers a fresh take on all things Maine at Sea Glass Restaurant at Inn by the Sea in Crescent Beach, Maine. Chef Kaldrovich brings extensive experience at several acclaimed dining establishments and world-class resorts to Sea Glass, as well as an exciting international sensibility, that takes the Inn's locally inspired menu to the next level.

A native of East Orange, New Jersey, but raised in Argentina, Kaldrovich realized at a young age that he wanted to become a chef. By the age of 10 he was helping his grandmother cook sumptuous family meals, which flamed a life long interest in culinary excellence. After completing three years of rigorous studies in culinary schools, Kaldrovich was hired as a line cook at Galani Restaurant, a four-star establishment at the Buenos Aires Park Hyatt Hotel. He went on to become the Chef Partie at Harpers 1 and 2 in the prestigious Recoleta neighborhood in Buenos Aires.

Mitchell's desire to return to the United States resulted in positions at the exclusive L' Orangerie Restaurant in West Hollywood, the Duck Club restaurant in Monterey, California, the La Palme D' Or at the Baltimore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, Llao Llao Hotel & Resort in Patagonia andthe Plump Jack Café in Squaw Valley, California. Mitchell brings his worldly knowledge about food to Sea Glass, as well as his creativity, passion and finesse. The chef looks forward to working with Maine producers and ingredients to introduce his unique style of cooking to Inn guests.

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I spent a fun afternoon in October photographing Elizabeth and Nate's wedding. What a great wedding! Elizabeth and Nate were wed on October 16th, 2010 at the First Church of the Open Bible in Huber Heights. The weather was perfect and everything came together wonderfully. All the guys and girls of the bridal party were fun loving and very easy to work with! Maybe I'll work with one of the bridal party in the future. Elizabeth and Nate, thanks for allowing me to share in your day!
Chastity and Scott were wed on 10/10/10 at Miamisburg's beautiful Library Park. The weather was absolutely perfect and the sun coming through the trees this evening was awesome. I really enjoyed shooting this wedding with them and their family and friends.


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For me it's not Christmas unless I get a new bit of fun tech - whether it's to enhance something I already own or it's something i can completely geek out with I'm happy either way. One year my dad bought me a hard drive and my mum apologised before I opened it not knowing that it was exactly what I needed and wanted. So here is the gift guide for the geeky tech lover in your life!
1. For the Instagram addict in your life this Sony mobile phone lens would be a dream come true. It fits over the camera on your phone and transforms it into a 'proper' camera. Who wouldn't love that? 2. These Studio Sweden Vasa headphones are completely beautiful. I love a good set over ear cans but sometimes they are just too bulky and when that happens you still need an awesome set of headphones. 3. I'm not sure why someone wouldn't need a little gadget to turn their phone into a projector - imagine netflix taking over your entire wall! Amazing right? 4. These pocket video cameras from Polaroid are the cutest. We have one for attaching to Flash's harness and the video quality is great plus it's really wide angled. 5. Do not settle for a boring laptop. Decal Girl has some stunning stickers to fancy up your laptop. My Surface Pro 3 had this design but there are literally thousands to choose from - you can even have a giant pug face covering your laptop!
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A thriving engineering company is creating 50 new jobs through a £4million investment in Hereford's Skylon Park. KGD Industrial Servicesis developing an extra new purpose-built facility on a five-acre site at Hereford Enterprise Zone as part of a long-term expansion drive which it says will see its turnover rise to £20m over the next five years.
The company, which was founded by Ken Davies in 1982 and employs 120 people, is developing a new research and development centre at Skylon, an assembly, testing, shot-blasting and painting plant and new offices.
Davies said the development – part of which is already complete – would allow the firm to undertake bigger projects for its global customer base and win contracts with new clients.
KGD, which specialises in the design and manufacture of packaged process plant, equipment and pressure vessels for the oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation and food industries, will also retain its existing site at Rotherwas in Hereford.
Davies said: "We have expanded consistently since 1982 but that has meant we are being asked to build bigger and bigger packages and we need more space. Skylon Park has given us a blank canvas to build exactly what we need, including workspace with 12 metres of headroom and overhead crane capacity of 120 tonnes.
"Some of our existing customers have already given us more – and bigger work – as a result of the development because they can see that we are now equipped to deal with much heavier systems.
"Even while the building work was taking place, Westfalia placed new contracts with us to work on centrifugal equipment for their pharmaceutical division, so we have developed one buildingof the new site to accommodate that work which requires extra cleanliness.
The 18-month project had been made considerably easier by the streamlined planning process in place at the enterprise zone, Mr Davies said.
Davies said the move would also allow the firm to take advantage of Skylon Park's excellent transport infrastructure, meaning its 140ft-long low loader lorries could move out of the new plant much more efficiently than previously, avoiding the low railway bridge on Holme Lacy Road.
KGD's customer base includes Heineiken, Special Metals Wiggin and Lucozade Ribena Suntory in this country and global industrial companies Linde, Dresser-Rand, GEA Westfalia Separator,Siemens and Ansaldo.