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package org.gradle.integtests.fixtures.executer;

import com.google.common.base.Joiner;
import org.gradle.api.Action;
import org.gradle.api.UncheckedIOException;
import org.gradle.api.internal.artifacts.ivyservice.ArtifactCachesProvider;
import org.gradle.internal.Factory;
import org.gradle.internal.io.NullOutputStream;
import org.gradle.process.ExecResult;
import org.gradle.process.internal.AbstractExecHandleBuilder;
import org.gradle.process.internal.ExecHandle;
import org.gradle.process.internal.ExecHandleState;
import org.gradle.test.fixtures.file.TestFile;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.io.PipedOutputStream;
import java.io.PrintStream;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.concurrent.atomic.AtomicReference;

import static java.lang.String.format;
import static org.gradle.util.internal.TextUtil.getPlatformLineSeparator;

class ForkingGradleHandle extends OutputScrapingGradleHandle {

    final private Factory<? extends AbstractExecHandleBuilder> execHandleFactory;

    private final OutputCapturer standardOutputCapturer;
    private final OutputCapturer errorOutputCapturer;
    private final Action<ExecutionResult> resultAssertion;
    private final PipedOutputStream stdinPipe;
    private final boolean isDaemon;

    private final DurationMeasurement durationMeasurement;
    private final AtomicReference<ExecHandle> execHandleRef = new AtomicReference<>();

    public ForkingGradleHandle(PipedOutputStream stdinPipe, boolean isDaemon, Action<ExecutionResult> resultAssertion, String outputEncoding, Factory<? extends AbstractExecHandleBuilder> execHandleFactory, DurationMeasurement durationMeasurement) {
        this.resultAssertion = resultAssertion;
        this.execHandleFactory = execHandleFactory;
        this.isDaemon = isDaemon;
        this.stdinPipe = stdinPipe;
        this.durationMeasurement = durationMeasurement;
        this.standardOutputCapturer = outputCapturerFor(System.out, outputEncoding, durationMeasurement);
        this.errorOutputCapturer = outputCapturerFor(System.err, outputEncoding, durationMeasurement);
    }

    private static OutputCapturer outputCapturerFor(PrintStream stream, String outputEncoding, DurationMeasurement durationMeasurement) {
        return new OutputCapturer(durationMeasurement == null ? stream : NullOutputStream.INSTANCE, outputEncoding);
    }

    @Override
    public PipedOutputStream getStdinPipe() {
        return stdinPipe;
    }

    @Override
    public String getStandardOutput() {
        return standardOutputCapturer.getOutputAsString();
    }

    @Override
    public String getErrorOutput() {
        return errorOutputCapturer.getOutputAsString();
    }

    public GradleHandle start() {
        ExecHandle execHandle = buildExecHandle();
        if (this.execHandleRef.getAndSet(execHandle) != null) {
            throw new IllegalStateException("you have already called start() on this handle");
        }

        checkDistributionExists();
        printExecHandleSettings();

        execHandle.start();
        if (durationMeasurement != null) {
            durationMeasurement.start();
        }
        return this;
    }

    private void checkDistributionExists() {
        //noinspection ResultOfMethodCallIgnored
        new TestFile(getExecHandle().getCommand()).getParentFile().assertIsDir();
    }

    private ExecHandle buildExecHandle() {
        AbstractExecHandleBuilder builder = execHandleFactory.create();
        assert builder != null;
        return builder
            .setStandardOutput(standardOutputCapturer.getOutputStream())
            .setErrorOutput(errorOutputCapturer.getOutputStream())
            .build();
    }

    private void printExecHandleSettings() {
        ExecHandle execHandle = getExecHandle();
        Map<String, String> environment = execHandle.getEnvironment();
        println("Starting build with: " + execHandle.getCommand() + " " + Joiner.on(" ").join(execHandle.getArguments()));
        println("Working directory: " + execHandle.getDirectory());
        println("Environment vars:");
        println(format("    JAVA_HOME: %s", environment.get("JAVA_HOME")));
        println(format("    GRADLE_HOME: %s", environment.get("GRADLE_HOME")));
        println(format("    GRADLE_USER_HOME: %s", environment.get("GRADLE_USER_HOME")));
        println(format("    JAVA_OPTS: %s", environment.get("JAVA_OPTS")));
        println(format("    GRADLE_OPTS: %s", environment.get("GRADLE_OPTS")));
        String roCache = environment.get(ArtifactCachesProvider.READONLY_CACHE_ENV_VAR);
        if (roCache != null) {
            println(format("    %s: %s", ArtifactCachesProvider.READONLY_CACHE_ENV_VAR, roCache));
        }
    }

    private static void println(String s) {
        System.out.println(s);
    }

    @Override
    public GradleHandle cancel() {
        requireStdinPipeFor("cancel()");

        try {
            stdinPipe.close();
        } catch (IOException e) {
            throw new UncheckedIOException(e);
        }

        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public GradleHandle cancelWithEOT() {
        requireStdinPipeFor("cancelWithEOT()");

        try {
            stdinPipe.write(4);
            if (isDaemon) {
                // When running a test in a daemon executer, the input is buffered until a
                // newline char is received
                stdinPipe.write(getPlatformLineSeparator().getBytes());
            }
        } catch (IOException e) {
            throw new UncheckedIOException(e);
        }

        return this;
    }

    private void requireStdinPipeFor(String method) {
        if (stdinPipe == null) {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Handle must be started using GradleExecuter.withStdinPipe() to use " + method);
        }
    }

    @Override
    public GradleHandle abort() {
        getExecHandle().abort();
        return this;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean isRunning() {
        ExecHandle execHandle = this.execHandleRef.get();
        return execHandle != null && execHandle.getState() == ExecHandleState.STARTED;
    }

    private ExecHandle getExecHandle() {
        ExecHandle handle = execHandleRef.get();
        if (handle == null) {
            throw new IllegalStateException("you must call start() before calling this method");
        }
        return handle;
    }

    @Override
    public ExecutionResult waitForFinish() {
        return waitForStop(false);
    }

    @Override
    public ExecutionFailure waitForFailure() {
        return (ExecutionFailure) waitForStop(true);
    }

    @Override
    public void waitForExit() {
        getExecHandle().waitForFinish().rethrowFailure();
    }

    private ExecutionResult waitForStop(boolean expectFailure) {
        ExecResult execResult = getExecHandle().waitForFinish();
        if (durationMeasurement != null) {
            durationMeasurement.stop();
        }
        execResult.rethrowFailure(); // nop if all ok

        String output = getStandardOutput();
        String error = getErrorOutput();

        // Exit value is unreliable for determination of process failure.
        // On rare occasions, exitValue == 0 when the process is expected to fail, and the error output indicates failure.
        boolean buildFailed = execResult.getExitValue() != 0 || OutputScrapingExecutionFailure.hasFailure(output);
        ExecutionResult executionResult = buildFailed ? toExecutionFailure(output, error) : toExecutionResult(output, error);

        if (expectFailure && !buildFailed) {
            throw unexpectedBuildStatus(execResult, output, error, "did not fail");
        }
        if (!expectFailure && buildFailed) {
            throw unexpectedBuildStatus(execResult, output, error, "failed");
        }

        resultAssertion.execute(executionResult);
        return executionResult;
    }

    private UnexpectedBuildFailure unexpectedBuildStatus(ExecResult execResult, String output, String error, String status) {
        ExecHandle execHandle = getExecHandle();
        String message =
            format("Gradle execution %s in %s with: %s %s%n"
                    + "Process ExecResult:%n%s%n"
                    + "-----%n"
                    + "Output:%n%s%n"
                    + "-----%n"
                    + "Error:%n%s%n"
                    + "-----%n",
                status, execHandle.getDirectory(), execHandle.getCommand(), execHandle.getArguments(), execResult.toString(), output, error);
        return new UnexpectedBuildFailure(message);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


The Behnke-Walker Business College is an institution of which the City of Portland can well feel proud. It was founded only five years ago. To-day it is classed as the leading institution of its kind in this part of the country. Within the past four months they have enrolled more than 300 pupils, this number being only 100 less than during the twelve months previous.
The equipment is of the latest, complete in every detail. They have left no stone unturned for the benefit of their pupils. The business practice department has ten offices; Retail, commission, real estate, insurance, bank, etc., each having a different set of books. In this way the pupils become familiar with all phases of bookkeeping, from the simplest to the most complicated transactions.
This college possesses the unique feature of being the only college in the United States that equips each of its offices with a typewriter. The bank is equipped with an adding machine, the only one used by a business college west of the Mississippi River.
The business and shorthand departments are connected by a private telephone. The business department is under the direct supervision of Mr. I. M. Walker, one of the proprietors. The shorthand department is in charge of Mr. H. W. Behnke, president of the college.
The Pernin system of shorthand is taught. It employs no shading, no position, has only a few word signs, and connective vowels follow consonants in their natural order as in longhand. This system can be learned in one-third the time required to learn the Pitman, Graham or Munson. The standard for graduation is 125 words per minute for five consecutive minutes.
The college is in session throughout the entire year. A night school is also conducted for those unable to attend during the day.


The largest No Underlying Index ETF is the PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF MINT with $11.96B in assets. In the last trailing year, the best performing No Underlying Index ETF was the ARKG at 29.73%. The most-recent ETF launched in the No Underlying Index space was the SPDR SSGA Fixed Income Sector Rotation ETF FISR in 04/02/19.


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Voters fill polling stations to cast ballots
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/03/2019
» Voters across the country are lining up at polling stations to cast ballots in the first general election since the military coup in May 2014.
Palang Pracharath wins popular vote
» With 100% of ballots counted, the Palang Pracharath Party has won the popular vote, with 8.4 million compared to 7.9 million for Pheu Thai, on a turnout of 75%, the Election Commission announced on Thursday.
Early voting sees huge crowds, long queues
» Hundreds of thousands of voters crowded into schools, parking lots and temples across Thailand on Sunday, eager to cast an early ballot a week before the country's first election in eight years.
Ministry explains late NZ ballot delivery
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday explained what happened in the late delivery of 1,542 ballots from advance voting in New Zealand that were consequently declared invalid.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
package org.apache.ivy.ant;

import java.io.File;
import java.util.Iterator;
import java.util.LinkedList;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.NoSuchElementException;

import org.apache.ivy.core.report.ArtifactDownloadReport;
import org.apache.tools.ant.BuildException;
import org.apache.tools.ant.DirectoryScanner;
import org.apache.tools.ant.Project;
import org.apache.tools.ant.types.FileSet;
import org.apache.tools.ant.types.PatternSet.NameEntry;
import org.apache.tools.ant.types.Resource;

/**
 * Creates an ant fileset consisting in all artifacts found during a resolve. Note that this task
 * is not compatible with the useOrigin mode.
 */
public class IvyCacheFileset extends IvyCacheTask {
    private String setid;

    public String getSetid() {
        return setid;
    }

    public void setSetid(String id) {
        setid = id;
    }

    public void setUseOrigin(boolean useOrigin) {
        if (useOrigin) {
            throw new UnsupportedOperationException(
                    "the cachefileset task does not support the useOrigin mode, since filesets "
                            + "require to have only one root directory. Please use the the "
                            + "cachepath task instead");
        }
    }

    public void doExecute() throws BuildException {
        prepareAndCheck();
        if (setid == null) {
            throw new BuildException("setid is required in ivy cachefileset");
        }
        try {
            final List<ArtifactDownloadReport> artifactDownloadReports = getArtifactReports();
            if (artifactDownloadReports.isEmpty()) {
                // generate an empty fileset
                final FileSet emptyFileSet = new EmptyFileSet();
                emptyFileSet.setProject(getProject());
                getProject().addReference(setid, emptyFileSet);
                return;
            }
            // find a common base dir of the resolved artifacts
            final File baseDir = this.requireCommonBaseDir(artifactDownloadReports);
            final FileSet fileset = new FileSet();
            fileset.setDir(baseDir);
            fileset.setProject(getProject());
            // enroll each of the artifact files into the fileset
            for (final ArtifactDownloadReport artifactDownloadReport : artifactDownloadReports) {
                if (artifactDownloadReport.getLocalFile() == null) {
                    continue;
                }
                final NameEntry ne = fileset.createInclude();
                ne.setName(getPath(baseDir, artifactDownloadReport.getLocalFile()));
            }
            getProject().addReference(setid, fileset);
        } catch (Exception ex) {
            throw new BuildException("impossible to build ivy cache fileset: " + ex, ex);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Returns a common base directory, determined from the
     * {@link ArtifactDownloadReport#getLocalFile() local files} of the passed
     * artifactDownloadReports. If no common base directory can be determined, this
     * method throws a {@link BuildException}
     *
     * @param artifactDownloadReports The artifact download reports for which the common base
     *                                directory of the artifacts has to be determined
     * @return File
     */
    File requireCommonBaseDir(final List<ArtifactDownloadReport> artifactDownloadReports) {
        File base = null;
        for (final ArtifactDownloadReport artifactDownloadReport : artifactDownloadReports) {
            if (artifactDownloadReport.getLocalFile() == null) {
                continue;
            }
            if (base == null) {
                // use the parent dir of the artifact as the base
                base = artifactDownloadReport.getLocalFile().getParentFile().getAbsoluteFile();
            } else {
                // try and find a common base directory between the current base
                // directory and the artifact's file
                base = getBaseDir(base, artifactDownloadReport.getLocalFile());
                if (base == null) {
                    // fail fast - we couldn't determine a common base directory, throw an error
                    throw new BuildException("Cannot find a common base directory, from resolved "
                            + "artifacts, for generating a cache fileset");
                }
            }
        }
        if (base == null) {
            // finally, we couldn't determine a common base directory, throw an error
            throw new BuildException("Cannot find a common base directory, from resolved "
                    + "artifacts, for generating a cache fileset");
        }
        return base;
    }

    /**
     * Returns the path of the file relative to the given base directory.
     *
     * @param base
     *            the parent directory to which the file must be evaluated.
     * @param file
     *            the file for which the path should be returned
     * @return the path of the file relative to the given base directory.
     */
    private String getPath(File base, File file) {
        String absoluteBasePath = base.getAbsolutePath();

        int beginIndex = absoluteBasePath.length();

        // checks if the basePath ends with the file separator (which can for instance
        // happen if the basePath is the root on unix)
        if (!absoluteBasePath.endsWith(File.separator)) {
            beginIndex++; // skip the separator char as well
        }

        return file.getAbsolutePath().substring(beginIndex);
    }

    /**
     * Returns the common base directory between the passed file1 and
     * file2.
     *

     * The returned base directory will be a parent of both the file1 and
     * file2 or it will be null.
     *

     *
     * @param file1
     *         One of the files, for which the common base directory is being sought, may be null.
     * @param file2
     *         The other file for which the common base directory should be returned, may be null.
     * @return the common base directory between a file1 and file2.
     *         Returns null if no common base directory could be determined or if either
     *         file1 or file2 is null
     */
    File getBaseDir(final File file1, final File file2) {
        if (file1 == null || file2 == null) {
            return null;
        }
        final Iterator<File> file1Parents = getParents(file1).iterator();
        final Iterator<File> file2Parents = getParents(file2.getAbsoluteFile()).iterator();
        File result = null;
        while (file1Parents.hasNext() && file2Parents.hasNext()) {
            File next = file1Parents.next();
            if (next.equals(file2Parents.next())) {
                result = next;
            } else {
                break;
            }
        }
        return result;
    }

    /**
     * @return a list of files, starting with the root and ending with the file itself
     */
    private LinkedList<File> getParents(File file) {
        LinkedList<File> r = new LinkedList<>();
        while (file != null) {
            r.addFirst(file);
            file = file.getParentFile();
        }
        return r;
    }

    private static class EmptyFileSet extends FileSet {

        private DirectoryScanner ds = new EmptyDirectoryScanner();

        public Iterator<Resource> iterator() {
            return new EmptyIterator<>();
        }

        public Object clone() {
            return new EmptyFileSet();
        }

        public int size() {
            return 0;
        }

        public DirectoryScanner getDirectoryScanner(Project project) {
            return ds;
        }
    }

    private static class EmptyIterator<T> implements Iterator<T> {

        public boolean hasNext() {
            return false;
        }

        public T next() {
            throw new NoSuchElementException("EmptyFileSet Iterator");
        }

        public void remove() {
            throw new IllegalStateException("EmptyFileSet Iterator");
        }

    }

    private static class EmptyDirectoryScanner extends DirectoryScanner {

        public String[] getIncludedFiles() {
            return new String[0];
        }

    }
}


This talk takes a look at several red team techniques, then walks through blue team mitigations to each. The goal is to get teams working together more effectively to strengthen security.
Brad is a consultant with SecureWorks doing full time web application penetration testing.
He has a masters degree in Information Assurance from Dakota State University. Certifications include OSCP, GWAPT, GPEN, GCIH, GCED, and CISSP. When not on a computer, Brad is usually tormenting his wife, playing with his two kids, or playing guitar.
Ben Schmitt is the VP of Information Security for Dwolla leading the company's security team and internal IT operations. Prior to this role, Ben held the position of Global Director, IT Security & Compliance at the Danfoss Group responsible for Network and Application security with a focus on ERP systems. Ben started his InfoSec career with TDS Telecom covering ISP and Enterprise security as a Security Architect.


text:
by Reb Gutman Locks @ Mystical Paths
There are two readers yelling at me from opposite sides of an argument!
Regarding a recent article where I wrote, "Since G-d is Infinite, He is all," one writer is very upset because the "all" is multiple and limited to creation, while G-d is neither. So obviously, G-d cannot be all. The other reader insists, since the Infinite is all (which includes the finite), the finite has to be the Infinite!
I tried to explain how neither of their arguments is sound, but in the end I was unable to convince either of them, and in fact, one of them is still furious with me, while the other one just ignores me.
To the one who insists that G-d cannot be all, I tried to explain that being the All does not limit G-d to being merely the All. I wrote to him that G-d is not only the All, but G-d is also beyond the All. He insists, saying "G-d is all" is pantheism (pan=all -- theism=god). I told him to investigate panentheism as opposed to pantheism. Panenthesim explains that G-d is all, and G-d is beyond all, too. Although panenthesim can include the false concept of many gods, still it explains the concept of "something" being beyond the creation yet still including the creation.
He strongly refused my argument saying that G-d was separate from the creation. I called him a separatist. He became extremely insulted, insisting on an apology for calling him that horrible name. I explained that as long as he is separating G-d from creation he is a separatist. He is still very angry with me.
To the other writer who insists, "The Infinite is the all, therefore the Infinite is the finite, so the finite has to be the Infinite," I tried to explain using the analogy of an ocean.
The ocean is all of the water in the ocean, including every single drop of water there. So the ocean can say, "I am the ocean, and I am the drops in the ocean." And in fact, when you touch a drop of water in the ocean you are touching the ocean. But a drop cannot say, "I am the ocean." Even though the ocean is every one of the drops, no one drop is any other drop. It is only that single drop itself. As soon as a "particular" (an item/a drop) within the Infinite identifies itself as an individual, it cannot claim to be the Infinite. That reader (at least on this subject) still ignores me.
What is the practical difference between these ideas? First, know that there are many different opinions about this subject. If it were merely a philosophic difference it would not matter. But in Torah, different opinions often mean different attitudes, and different depths of daily awareness.
There are many (if not most) religious Jews today who insist that G-d is not in the world! They claim that He "contracted" Himself when He created the world, leaving a place devoid of Himself, in order to have an empty place to put the creation. They pray to G-d Who is somewhere else! While those who hold that G-d is all, pray to Someone Who fills and surrounds them. It is like either speaking to your wife on the phone, or whispering to her in her ear.
As to the one who insists that the drop is also the ocean, this is how the Hindus teach. When the gurus realize that G-d is all, they claim that they have become a "god-realized being." They then say, "I am god," and their devotees bow down to them, and bring them presents.
The Torah teaches, there is G-d, and "…there is no other."[i] This shows that G-d is Infinite, and by definition, the Infinite has to include all. The Torah also teaches, there is G-d and "There is no other beside Him."[ii] Why does the Torah add the second teaching? To show that even those things that appear to be "beside Him" (limited things) are not other than Him. But they are other from each other, so they are not the All.
[i] Deuteronomy 4:39
[ii] Deuteronomy 4:35
Cate April 23, 2013 4:24 PM
Completely brilliant :-)
Anonymous April 24, 2013 1:12 AM
" There are many (if not most) religious Jews today who insist that G-d is not in the world! They claim that He "contracted" Himself when He created the world, leaving a place devoid of Himself, in order to have an empty place to put the creation. "
I get this, and it all makes sense with the very recent big bang theory, but I don't understand those religious Jews you're writing about or maybe both of you!
I don't see how "TsimTsum" would contradict the fact that G. is still down here everywhere and in everything (and the more so).
If you're telling us that the TzimTzum and G. presence on earth are antagonistic then how do you explain the creation of the universe ?
Jewish Meditation April 24, 2013 3:02 PM
Anonymous. I agree with you.
I think the facts here have been misrepresented, at best.
Though the mystery of 'Tsimtsum' has been with us for thousands of years, very, very few [i can count them on my thumbs] took this at its literal sense, to mean G-d forbid that G-d withdrew. In fact, the earliest recorded mention [to my extremely defective and limited knowledge], the Sefer Habohir [first para.] writes specifically [though termed in allusion!] that G-d still permeates all, over and above 'Tsimtsum'.
Today, again to my knowledge, nobody takes the literal view, as apparently quoted by Reb Gutman Lock [my apologies for arguing with my teacher]. What is true though, is that there are valid opinions that argue that we should realise that there is a hierachy, that though G-d fills the world [and more], He is always 'above' us, in the spiritual sense. I see that as no contradiction to 'His Glory fills the Earth'.
Anonymous April 25, 2013 7:52 PM
Yea, it does. Thank you very much.
Shalom Shabbat!


Two men have been charged with negligence following the death of three soldiers on a 16-mile SAS recruitment exercise in the Brecon Beacons on the hottest day of 2013.
Lance Corporal Craig Roberts from Penrhyn Bay and Lance Corporal Edward Maher died during the march, and Corporal James Dunsby collapsed and died later.
A Service Prosecution Authority (SPA) spokesperson has confirmed that two soldiers involved at the time have been charged with negligence of duty.
The case will be heard in a military court and the charge carries a maximum sentence of two years.
Any decision to prosecute any personnel, veteran or serving, is made by the Service Prosecution Authority (SPA), an independent body.


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Jim Norman's book The Oil Card: Global Economic Warfare in the 21st Century is one of the most important books you can read to understand the economy and financial markets today.
In The Oil Card, Jim makes the case that a suppressed oil price was the most important strategic variable in bringing down the Soviet Union two decades ago and that engineering an inflated oil price is now being used to keep China in check. The war in Iraq was driven, Jim writes, first and foremost by the importance of keeping the oil price up and China out of a strategic position in the Middle East.
Jim is a veteran business journalist and energy reporter. He writes for McGraw-Hill's Platts Oilgram News. He has been a senior editor at Forbes and was at BusinessWeek, where he served as Houston bureau chief. Prior to that, he won an AP award for investigative reporting (on an oil and gas scam) while a reporter for the Ann Arbor News in his home state of Michigan.
Jim joined us twice on the Solari Report last year (1,2) His knowledge of the energy markets is deep, representing years covering the big picture nationally and globally after mastering the local beat. Jim is one of those rare experts who can integrate the dots between billions in the futures markets in New York, with what that means to politics from Moscow and Beijing to London and Washington, and how that impacts you and me on Main Street.
After our interview with Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson about national security, the ongoing dance between the US dollar and commodity prices and recent events in Japan and the impact on energy policy globally, it seemed a focus on oil and energy was in order. Jim and I will be talking about geopolitics of oil and what it means to our portfolios, the price at the pump and the prospects for peace.
The "oil card" just keeps getting more important and Jim is the master of bringing it into focus.
I will start with Money & Markets and Ask Catherine. This week's Money and Markets charts will be posted at the blog.


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Institute of Developing Economies>About IDE>Message from the President
The Institute of Developing Economies (IDE) was founded in 1960, as a corporation with special status under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), to undertake basic and comprehensive researches on economic, political and social issues affecting developing countries and regions. IDE conducts surveys and researches on all developing, emerging countries and regions-in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and Eastern Europe-mainly through field surveys and empirical studies. The institute actively disseminates research findings to various stakeholders including academics, policymakers, business and industry and civil society by its set of outreach program. The institute also opens collected materials and information of developing, emerging countries and regions to the public through its specialised library service.
Practically, IDE takes a role of the research exchange hub through conducting joint research with collaborative researchers/experts and partner institutions globally. Since 1990, the institute has taken an active role of training experts on international development.
In the twenty first century, high economic growth of developing countries and deepening international division of labour in Asia-Pacific region has led the world economy. The institutional infrastructure that has enabled it was international economy/security scheme that was established by the western developed countries after the World War II. However today, we are in the current that the conventional scheme is facing potential divergence which may have been triggered by some of the major changes; the rise of emerging countries such as China and India, relative decline of the U.S. influence in international relations, and turbulence that the European Community has experienced. Under this uncertain international circumstances, the significance of architecting more fare and transparent, and open international order is increasingly highlighted. IDE can contribute to the global challenge by providing knowledge through conducting comprehensive research on Asian and world economy based on the expertise of area studies and development studies.
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Obama's Lost Olympic Bid in Copenhagen: Remembering Chicago's (Electric) World's Fair of 1893
By Robert Bradley Jr. -- October 5, 2009
[Editor note: This excerpt from Bradley's next book, Edison to Enron: Energy Markets and Political Strategies, is part of a five-chapter history of Samuel Insull, the father of the modern power industry.]
President Obama just returned from Copenhagen empty handed. His hometown will not get the 2016 Olympics, or as a representative of the Natural Resources Defense Council's (NRDC) Chicago operation advertised it, the "Blue Green Olympics."
Given the science, economics, and politics of the global warming, aka climate change, it can be hoped that Obama–and the heads of all governments around the world–come away 'empty handed' in Copenhagen in December. No town, city, province, or country should be burdened with energy rationing when consumer-driven, conventional energy has become more sustainable, not less.
The real global issue is economic recovery and growth, which means expanded private property and enhanced market institutions to promote sustainable growth in place of abject poverty and economic underperformance.
Flash back to the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. It introduced the world to the newest energy, electricity, soon to become the energy of energies. A new era of hope and progress was on display. Twenty million visitors had their lives changed by witnessing the results of the transformation of coal inputs into electric outputs.
"Electricity resparked the Industrial Revolution, found new worlds to conquer, and accelerated the process of mechanization not only of manufacture and transport, but of agriculture as well," noted Erich Zimmermann. "It set in motion a new wave of inventions which reduced and continues to reduce the cost of inanimate energy and thus encourages the further spread of its use." (1)
Added Vaclav Smil: "In addition to revolutionizing industrial production and services, electricity has helped industrial production and services, electricity has helped implement profound social changes by easing household chores through mass ownership of various appliances and by allowing instant global communication." (2)
So here's to the power behind the second Industrial Revolution and how it was displayed at the event also known as the World's Columbian Exposition.
And may the electricity-for-all message of Chicago's finest hour be remembered when citizens of the United States journey back to Copenhagen later this year.
Chicago had a gift in waiting for the new head of Chicago Edison Company, Samuel Insull: the World's Columbian Exposition, better known as Chicago's World's Fair of 1893, commemorating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World. Chicago bested New York City, Washington, D.C. and nearby St. Louis for the honor.
The 600-acre fairground at Jackson Park on Lake Michigan was beyond Chicago Edison's modest DC reach, but self-generating exhibitors General Electric and Westinghouse brought the latest and future of electricity to twenty-two million visitors for whom technology provided hope amid economic uncertainty and social change. "Sell the cook stove if necessary … and come," one enthralled visitor wrote to a relative.
At least in this time and space, Chicago became the White City, Dream City, and City of Light—"the city of the future as a technological utopia." One of the Fair's goals of turning night into day represented, in Insull's estimation, "the first really successful effort in electric lighting of very large spaces." The Fair successfully demonstrated elevated electric transportation (urban streetcars). And scalable power production was inaugurated with "marine type economical steam engines directly connected to large electric generators."
From the Electricity Building to the Machine Hall to the applications themselves, electricity overshadowed just about everything else at the Fair, which also exhibited architecture, art, and industry. Searchlights illuminated water fountains, motorized sidewalks moved thousands at a time, and electric gondolas traversed the waterways. There was the all-electric "servantless" kitchen, complete with such novelties as a thermostatically controlled oven, water heater, chafing dish, and coffee maker.
Such marked "the birth of home economics," which early feminists associated with "liberation" and "modernity." "Monumental, orderly, beautiful, and clean"—those words had never described Chicago until the Exposition. Katharine Bates, a visiting English teacher from Wellesley College, was so moved by the Fair as to write the words for what became the song "America the Beautiful" ("Thine alabaster cities gleam"). The Emerald City of the Wizard of Oz was similarly inspired. Chicago's showcase for America was what the Great Exhibition had been for Victorian England some decades before.
The six-month extravaganza propelled Samuel Insull and the nascent Chicago Edison. It introduced Insull to the important people he had not yet met in the industry. It whetted the public appetite for electrification—lighting now and appliances later. And the World's Fair would put GE's resident 1,200 horsepower engine and two 800-kilowatt generators—the juice behind their 70-foot Tower of Light showcasing 2,500 different types of Edison incandescents—in Insull's reach. (Not to be outdone, Westinghouse exhibited 250,000 bulbs lit by a 15,000 horsepower engine.)
GE's generator needed a home after the Exposition ended in October 1893, and with a financial downturn, as well as a lull in the central station business from GE's own policies favoring isolated plants, Insull bought the equipment for a fraction of its production cost. Such would be housed at Chicago Edison's new Harrison Street station, the largest power plant in the world.For industry executives, the "cultural significance of the World's Fair [was] a starting point in plotting new directions for their business enterprises."
Indeed, the National Electric Light Association (NELA), founded in 1885 in Chicago, had meticulously planned the event. And the Fair exceeded their high expectations.
(1) Erich Zimmermann, World Resources and Industries (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1951), p. 596.
(2) Vaclav Smil, "The Energy Question, Again," Current History, December 2000, p. 409.
One Comment for "Obama's Lost Olympic Bid in Copenhagen: Remembering Chicago's (Electric) World's Fair of 1893"
Noblesse Oblige • October 5, 2009 at 2:48 pm
My recollection is that Insull brought about the development of large central (vs. small local units) power stations for electric power development in areas that could not be served by hydro, such as the MidWest. This enabled the price to come down, ultiimately leading to affordable power for all. This appears the be the process we are now attempting to reverse.


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MANILA – A report that some members of the Catholic clergy were asked by a Presidential Management Staff (PMS) member to leave the Balangiga bells turnover before President Rodrigo Duterte's arrival is already being probed, Malacañang said Sunday.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said he did not see any occurrence as described nor hear any complaint coming from the Apostolic Nuncio Gabriele Giordano Caccia.
He said he even talked to Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Romulo Valles before the President arrived at the ceremonial place in Balangiga, Eastern Samar last Saturday.
"It is absolutely out of the President's character nor his style to cause mortifications during an event," Panelo said in a statement.
"If it indeed happened, then the same is not authorized and such unethical conduct cannot be sanctioned by PRRD. It could have been done by someone who represented himself or herself as a staff from the PMS," he added.
Panelo said Duterte had actually approached the Apostolic Nuncio and the CBCP president and "exchanged pleasantries with them".
"He likewise acknowledged their presence in his brief remarks. The Chief Executive even mentioned in his speech that the Filipino nation is one with the Diocese of Borongan in celebrating this historic event," Panelo said.
"All went well and only the uproarious rejoicing of the Balangiga people and the guests who attended was the contaminating mood at the gathering," he added.
He said the turnover of the Balangiga bells from the United States is a time that Filipinos would celebrate and cherish "regardless of political affinitiy or religious outlook".
"We will not allow such a reported unwanted incident to spoil this momentous occasion. The tolling of the Balangiga Bells ushers in a call of unity and peace among us Filipinos. We can only respond in heartfelt approbation," Panelo said.


The Friends of Scouting campaign began, Thursday, Feb. 12. Local adult volunteers will be approaching businesses and individuals to contribute to thelocal Boy Scouts of America council. It costs the council about $150 to provide a quality scouting experience for one boy per year. See the Feb. 12 edition of the Optic-Herald for more details.


Keywords: gasoline, investments, oil, fuel production volume, technical regulations.
Oil processing in Russia is provided now by 27 large and nearby 50 small refineries. And only two large plants are on-stream for less than 40 years. Twelve refineries are operated more than 60 years, eight more have celebrated semicentennial anniversaries. Age of the facilities shows distinctly, how actual the refineries modernisation problem is. In the article the situation around modern Russian refineries is analysed.
Keywords: hydrotreatment, traditional production engineering, IsoTherming®, Diesel fuel, light hydrocracking.
A short general description of the IsoTherming® Technology is presented, its advantages as compared to traditional hydrotreatment solutions in terms of operation and investment costs are observed. Some instances are shown, of how the proposed production engineering can be, and has been used for the solution of specific goals at oil refining enterprises in hydrotreatment, concerning Diesel fuel production units with ultralow sulphur content, and also light hydrocracking units.
Kasyuk Yu.M., Druzhinin O.A., Anisimov S.N., Pakhomov S.S., Melchakov D.A., Handarkhaev S.V., Tverdokhlebov V.P., Buryukin F.A., Golovanov I.V.
Keywords: Claus process, sulphur production, conversion, equipment.
Production engineering of gas bursts purification and positive utilisation of industrial wastes is a priority line to modern enterprises. The Claus process remains today a basic industrial method of hydrogen sulphide removal from natural and refining gases. Technological and ecological indexes of sulphur production processes do not meet modern demands of production development. Thus, upgrading the Claus process to solve these problems is an actual way for gas and oil refining industry.
Keywords: resilient-hydrodynamic contact, Newtonian viscosity, thickness of lubricant layer, rapidity limit, hydrodynamic effect, centrifugal force, contact-hydrodynamic theory, oil starvation regime.
The factors which influence the shaping of a lubricant layer in concentrated resilient-hydrodynamic contact (UGD) contacts are analysed. Lubricant layer thickness of a Newtonian fluid is influenced simultaneously by two differently oriented factors: hydrodynamic effect, and the centrifugal force, expelling oil from friction zone. The first factor is proportional to total velocity, the second to a square of total velocity. When the total velocity is high enough, lubricant layer thickness drops as a result of a lag of oil flow velocity into contact, compared to the running-on velocity of the following ball deforming a lubricant layer. More viscous oils show the aberration from Newtonian rheology at smaller total velocity.
Keywords: base oils, motor oils, hydroconversion, hydroisomerization, hydrocracking.
Short survey of domestic motor oils production state and production prospects of oils for automotive engineering of the fourth and fifth ecological class is presented.
Keywords: motor pool, engine fuel, technical regulations, enactment term.
A forecast of motor pool development is observed, and an appraisal of essential consequences of automotive fuels production delay of appropriate ecology classes, in point of enactment of regulations on harmful bursts for produced in Russia and imported automotive engineering is given.


Do you feel that buying blood glucose meter is a waste of money?
Do you think that checking blood sugar regularly is something unnecessary?
I have across different diabetic who just don't want to invest their money in blood sugar kit.
This attitude can be dangerous if you are struggling with a chronic condition like diabetes.
It's been suggested to do sugar test at least 4 times a day, for insulin dependents, these numbers may rise to double.
She never did any test and this behavior ultimately cost her life when in midnight she went to hypoglycemia.
I insist everyone here to buy glucometer ASAP, if you still haven't purchased it. This habit will help you to manage your illness effectively and save you from complications in future.
Now, before buying any glucometer, you should do a lot of research as there are multiple products available, you have to choose the ones that fit your needs.
There are wide variety of options available in the market.
Some are cheap and some are very expensive, choose the product that fits your pocket.
It's the strip that you have to purchase again and again.
If your pocket is tight, go for the ones which offer cheap strips.
Remember!! Strips are not generic.
You cannot use a strip of one company to another company's glucometer, it will not work!!
b. If you are living in India, I will suggest you buy these tools online.
Because you can find more varieties of the same product and at a cheaper price.
Recently, I purchased my Freestyle Glucometer strips from a local distributor (please mind its a distributor & not retail medical shop).
The cost to buy 100 strip pack was Rs 1350; & the price will only go up if you buy it from the retail medical shop. When I came back home & checked its price online, the same product was available at Rs 1050!!
From that day, I have been purchasing my strips online which are not only cheap but also of good quality.
Make sure to check the rating of the product before adding it to your cart.
Some of the inexpensive glucometers may not be that accurate.
Read the buyers comments and see if the product has some quality issue.
While purchasing glucometer, you have to maintain a balance between the price and quality of the product. Look for the product that is of good quality and is not that expensive.
I have been using Abbott Freestyle Optium H glucometer and I am completely satisfied with this diabetic tool.
Buy glucometer that is compact and can be easily carried out while traveling.
Bulky glucometer can cause a lot of inconveniences.
They may take too much of packing space and can add up lot of weight in your bag while going outside.
Also, they tend to draw a lot of attention while testing it in public place.
Meters are available which require small blood samples to give you the readings.
Look at the product specification and find out the minimum blood sample required for that particular glucometer.
Usually, a meter that requires less than 1 microliter of blood is a good choice.
There are glucose testing tools which can give you the reading in less than 5 seconds while the other may take half minute!!!
Obviously, more advanced the product more price you have to pay.
So, go for the ones which suit your need.
If you are covered under some insurance, make sure to check to check with the insurance company that if they pay for your medical needs.
Every company has a different policy, they may or may not get you covered for your diabetic supplies.
The point is to get in touch with your insurance company and understand its policies. Try to find out their coverage rules and then act accordingly.
This way you can save a lot of money in your diabetes management.
There are company's that offer glucometer with exceptional features. Of course, you have to pay a premium for these advanced features but its worth the investment.
The technology is increasing by leaps and bounds. Every day there has been new improvement in the technology that is making our lives easier and diabetics are no exception to that.
We are so much fortunate to live in this era where diabetes management has got a lot easier.
So go online and search for your favorite glucometer and don't forget us to know about it in the comment section.
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Safety Recommendation documents have been published for the following aircraft accidents.
Beech B200 Super King Air, G-BYCP. Descent into terrain following departure from Stapleford Aerodrome, Essex, 3 October 2015.
Hawker Hunter T7, G-BXFI. Crashed onto public road during air display, near Shoreham Airport, 22 August 2015.
Silent 2 Electro, G-CIYA. Crashed during initial climb after self-launch, Husbands Bosworth, 19 October 2015.
Folland Gnat T Mk 1, G-TIMM. Loss of control and impact with terrain during a flying display, Oulton Park, 1 August 2015.
Cessna 402B, G-MAPP. Left main landing gear collapsed during landing roll, East Midlands Airport, 14 January 2016.
Eurocopter AS332 L2 Super Puma, G-WNSB. Crashed in the sea on approach to Sumburgh Airport in the Shetland Islands, 23 August 2013.
Where responses are yet to be received, this may be because addressees have 90 days to respond to a Safety Recommendation.
The AAIB will keep open Safety Recommendations where it expects to receive responses from the addressee. If no further response is expected the recommendation is Closed.
A Closed status does not mean the actions for a Safety Recommendation are complete, nor that the Safety Issue has been addressed.
A 'Not adequate' assessment means that the response does not address the intent of the Safety Recommendation nor does it address the safety issue concerned.
A 'Partially adequate' assessment means the response goes someway to meeting the intent of the Safety Recommendation and the action will address the safety issue to a certain extent, but further action would be required to fully address the issue identified.
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Modern Impressions Celebrates 50 Years of Service!
by Bobby Clanton Posted on October 25, 2018
CHARLOTTE, NC – Modern Impressions, a family-owned and operated Charlotte-based company celebrates its 50th year anniversary as having survived the rapidly changing world of business technology through staying ahead of the curve on innovation while delivering good, old-fashioned personal service.
In 1968, Don and Anne Sharpe purchased a small office equipment dealership in Greensboro, NC. Born and raised in the mountains of West Virginia, strong family values and hard work were deeply rooted in Don and provided the entrepreneurial spirit to start Modern Impression Products, Inc. In the early years, Don made a comfortable living for his family selling and servicing Gestetner Stencil Duplicators and Standard Spirit Duplicators to Schools, Churches, and Associations across the Piedmont of North Carolina. From day one, he committed to a high level of customer support and satisfaction that has earned a very loyal client base. Many of his Modern Impression's clients today can be traced back to his Don's early years in business.
In 1982, Modern Impressions expanded by opening an office in Roanoke, VA. After building the business for two years through exceptional product, personal service, and support, Don sold the company when he had the opportunity to buy a Gestetner Branch Office in Charlotte, NC. Shortly after, Don's daughter, Jeanne, and son-in-law, Bobby moved to the area to manage the Charlotte Office. In 1996, Jeanne and Bobby purchased the Charlotte location of Modern Impression Products and renamed to Modern Impressions of Charlotte. In 2005, Don retired and sold his business to his son in law Bobby Clanton and daughter Jeanne.
Family involvement continues as the company continues to grow, with two of Bobby's children in the business. "Our family tradition in this business has always been very important," explains Tim Sharpe, Don's son. "but now it extends beyond immediate family to include employees, customers, and even our community."
It's that feeling of community that has helped Modern Impressions' reputation thrive for so many years. The company continues to seek and offer its customers cutting-edge technology that is a must for competing in the business world today. "There are lots of guys out there who offer cutting-edge technology," continues Tim, "but it's our commitment to community and personal customer service that really sets us apart from those larger, multi-national companies."
Business Technology has been developing, mutating, and adapting at an exponential rate over the last 50 years. With the introduction of central network computing that transformed into cloud computing, robust and cutting-edge business technology has become available to even the smallest organizations. With large, multinational service and hardware providers emerging with this trend, one would expect that the smaller, local providers would be drowned out in the tide. That is not true for Modern Impressions, which has remained relevant with its customers and community despite the increased and gargantuan competition.
"It's an exciting time for us today. With a constant changing competitive landscape, businesses today crave what we have to offer, a business that is willing to partner with them to deliver honest, competitively-priced business services and products."
Commitment to Community is not just lip service with Modern Impressions. The company is a "God first" organization, with Bobby Clanton becoming a member of C12 Group, the largest network of Christian CEOs and executives working together to increase company performance and integrate faith and business. Mi also supports and participates in several outreach and ministry programs in its community, including Meals on Wheels, and Backpack Beginnings, an organization dedicated to delivering child-centric services to feed, comfort, and clothe children in need.
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Patients who receive additional information about lymphedema report significantly fewer symptoms and practiced more risk-reducing behaviors, according to a recent study co-authored by Deborah Axelrod, MD, associate professor in the department of surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center and a member of the NYU Cancer Institute USA. Risk-reducing behaviors include elevating the affected limb to promote fluid drainage, avoiding blood draws and injections to the affected limb and avoiding tight-fitting clothing, which can aggravate symptoms.
Lymphedema is a condition resulting in the abnormal and debilitating swelling of the extremities that can follow breast cancer surgery. Approximately 30 percent of the 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States have developed lymphedema and all are at a lifetime risk. Physical symptoms include swelling, firmness, pain, fatigue, numbness and impaired limb mobility, but also predisposes patients to fibrosis, cellulitis, infections and septicemia. Psychologically, survivors often feel stigmatized because of the swollen limb which often brings about anxiety, depression and disruption of interpersonal relationships.
Co-author Mei R. Fu, RN, PhD, ACNS-BC, assistant professor in the College of Nursing at New York University, says this is the first study to show that education can reduce risk of lymphedema. "Nurses can play a leadership role in educating patients about lymphedema and can play a role in improving the quality of life in cancer survivors," says Fu.


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Prakash Javadekar orders clean-up, tells UGC, V-Cs to weed out all predatory journalshttps://indianexpress.com/article/india/prakash-javadekar-orders-clean-up-tells-ugc-v-cs-to-weed-out-all-predatory-journals/
Prakash Javadekar orders clean-up, tells UGC, V-Cs to weed out all predatory journals
In a meeting Wednesday, Prakash Javadekar is learnt to have asked his officers to get all vice-chancellors of central, state and deemed universities to review their recommendations made to the higher education regulator for inclusion of journals on its list.
By Express News Service |New Delhi | Updated: July 26, 2018 6:55:11 am
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Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar orders clean-up of predatory journals (Express Photo/Subham Dutta/File)
The government has asked the University Grants Commission (UGC) to consider removing from its list all academic journals found to be substandard and predatory in an investigation published last week in The Indian Express on fake research paper shops in the country. In a meeting Wednesday, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar is learnt to have asked his officers to get all vice-chancellors of central, state and deemed universities to review their recommendations made to the higher education regulator for inclusion of journals on its list.
"If any substandard/ predatory journals are found to be in the list recommended by the vice-chancellors, that would be held personally against the vice-chancellor concerned," reads the order issued Wednesday by Higher Education Secretary R Subramanyam.
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The Ministry has also asked UGC to hold a meeting with citation database Scopus, indexing service Web of Science and ICI master list to examine whether they have done due diligence before including a journal in their lists.
"They may be asked to redo the exercise if necessary and send a certificate to UGC before 31st August, 2018, that all the journals which are in their database are genuine peer-reviewed and are of required standards," the order reads.
In a series of investigative reports starting July 19, The Indian Express reported on how India has emerged as one of the biggest markets for a business in which over 300 "predatory" publishers bring out journals that claim to be international and publish papers for a "charge" ranging from $30-$1,800 per piece.
Also read | Govt responds to Express series: 'Will end menace of predatory journals'
Some of the prominent publishers featured in the investigation were OMICS, Austin, Science Domain, IAEME and IOSR Journals, which together bring out over 1,200 journals on subjects ranging from medicine to management.
The investigation found that the range of names linked to articles and conferences organised by publishers of such journals includes vice-chancellors, AIIMS directors and IIT professors. It also revealed that Hyderabad has become the hub of predatory publishing in India with companies based in the city, including OMICS, bringing out over 1,500 active journals.
Read The Indian Express' investigation on Fake Science here
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Every part of every unqiue watch of the JW-EX series was custom-designed to titillate your senses. The JW-EX watch obsesses over the magic of mechanical movements so much, that it's literally called EX, or short for exaggeration.
Designed out of a love of complex mechanical movements and complications, Jason Chan of Jason Watches designed the JW-EX, the ultimate homage to spinning wheels, rotating gears, actuating springs, and multiple intricately shaped and assembled metal pieces dancing together in absolute synchronicity to depict the movement of time.
Not a single part of the JW-EX is pre-made. Every single bit of the JW-EX is made bespoke, giving you a watch that is unique in every right, from its construction to even the time-telling experience, because the JW-EX reinvents that too. Using the color red to denote the time, guiding you through the process of reading it, the JW-EX splits time into its fragments. Hours, minutes, and seconds sit at different locations on the watch, unlike traditional timepieces that use the concentric dial-and-hands method. Giving minutes the priority (because that's what you tend to focus on the most) the watch puts the minutes counter right on top. To its bottom right sits an hour gauge, while the bottom left lies a rotating seconds disc that also lets you take a peek at the watch's tourbillion right on the front.
The JW-EX uses a specially developed movement called the JW-7100 custom developed for the watch itself. It allows the JW-EX to be as brilliantly exaggerated, eccentric, and extra as it is, allowing hours, minutes, and seconds to all work in their independent zones, while also giving you a taste of the mechanical action in the seconds window as you tell the time. The JW-7100 comes with an 80 hour power reserve, and 5 ATM of water resistance. With 21 jewels, and an incredibly precise and intricate movement (visible from both the front and exhibition back) Jason believes it's virtually impossible to own a movement this unique and bespoke at its competitive price tag, thanks to the disruptive power of crowdfunding.
The JW-EX comes in a 46mm wide 316L Stainless Steel case, with 4 Sapphire crystals covering the three displays on the front and the exhibition window on the back. Designed to pay an homage to the pre-electronic era of mechanical glory, the watch comes in a vintage-inspired almost-steampunk design with a steam-engine style gauge, and plate-pieces that sit on top of the steel body, almost as if they were riveted in place. The crown's shifted to the 6 o'clock position, to exaggerating the watch's bespoke, unique design, while the 1 year international warranty stands as a testament to Chan's commitment to building and delivering timepieces of the highest quality! And don't forget to check best black watches for men.
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The ; ), also called Christkindl, is the traditional Christmas gift-bringer in Austria, Switzerland, southern and western Germany, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the eastern part of Belgium, Portugal, Slovakia, Hungary, parts of northeastern France, Upper Silesia in Poland, parts of Latin America, in certain areas of southern Brazil, and in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.  Christkind is called in Portuguese  ("Boy Jesus"), in Hungarian  ("Little Jesus"), in Slovak  ("Little Jesus"), in Czech  ("Little Jesus"), in Latin America  ("Child God") or  ("Child Jesus") and in Croatian  or  ("Little Jesus"), in Silesian Dziyciōntko Jezus (Baby Jesus), in Polish  ("Little baby"). In some parts of Italy, the analogous figure of the Christkind is known as  ("Child Jesus").

History

Promulgated by Martin Luther at the Protestant Reformation in 16th–17th-century Europe, many Protestants adopted this gift bringer, the Christ Child or Christkindl, and the date of giving gifts changed from December 6 to Christmas Eve. As such, the "Lutheran Church promoted Christ as the children's gift-giver, hoping to draw attention to the child for whom Christmas was named." The Christkind was adopted in Catholic areas of Germany during the 19th century. To this date, the Christkindl "remains the main gift bringer in many Catholic countries in Latin America."

The Christkind is a sprite-like child, usually depicted with blond hair and angelic wings.  Martin Luther intended it to be a reference to the incarnation of Jesus as an infant (see Christ Child). Sometimes the Christ Child is, instead of the infant Jesus, interpreted as a specific angel bringing the presents, as it appears in some processions together with an image of little Jesus Christ. Later, the Christkind was said to make rounds delivering gifts with St. Nicholas.

Children never see the Christkind in person, and parents tell them that Christkind will not come and bring presents if they are curious and try to spot it. The family enters the living room, where the Christmas tree has been put up, for the opening of presents (the Bescherung), when the parents say that they think that the Christkind who has brought the presents has now left again. In some traditions, the departure is announced by the ringing of a small bell, which the parents pretend to have heard or which is secretly done by one of the adults in the family.

Since the 1990s, the Christkind has faced increasing competition from the Weihnachtsmann, caused by the use of the American version of Santa Claus as an advertising figure. Many traditionalist Catholics in recent times have advocated for the tradition of the Christkind as a "beautiful means of restoring the true meaning of Christmas".

Christkindl or Christkindel are diminutive versions of Christkind. Christkind and Belsnickel are also found among communities of Volga German descent in Argentina. A well-known figure is the Christkind at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, which is represented by a young woman chosen every two years for this task.

Christkindl is also a part of the city of Steyr in Austria, named after the allegedly miraculous wax statue of Christkind in the town church.

Czech Ježíšek

Ježíšek (the Baby Jesus) is the Czech-language name for the Christkind Christmas figure. There is no accurate description of Ježíšek. He has been depicted as a baby, toddler, and young lad. Some even consider him simply as an abstract figure. According to tradition, Ježíšek makes his appearance on Christmas Eve. In some families, Ježíšek is said to bring the Christmas tree and the gifts, while the elders do it in secret. In other families, the Christmas tree is decorated collaboratively with the children. Christmas gifts are delivered and unboxed on Christmas Eve (24 December).

The tradition of Ježíšek has been observed by the Czechs for more than 400 years. This is partly due to the large population of Catholics during that period. It was Martin Luther who coined the term during the 16th century, an attempt to provide a suitable name to their figure other than St. Nicholas.

At present, belief in Ježíšek is upheld in modern Czech society, despite having the lowest rates of religious affiliation in the world.

La Christine in Acadiana
La Christine (also found in the forms La Christiane and La Crisquine) is the Cajun French name for a folkloric figure who traditionally brought "fruits, homemade candies and small gifts" on New Year's Eve. The name represents a Gallicized form of "Christkind" and the tradition was most likely brought to the area by German-speaking settlers from Switzerland. In some families, La Christine would make a visit a week after Papa Noël brought Christmas gifts and might even be described as "Santa Claus' wife", while in others "La Christine" was just another name for Santa Claus.

See also
 Kris Kringle, an Americanized pronunciation and spelling of Christkindl
 Christkindl Markt, a traditional holiday market in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Eastern France
 List of Christmas and winter gift-bringers by country

References

External links

 Ježíšek or Santa Claus? - Prague Monitor

Fictional Christian saints
Christmas characters
Christian folklore
Iconography of Jesus
History of Lutheranism
Statues of the infant Jesus
Christmas gift-bringers

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Driving again and next steps
Video October 17, 2019 Ben Lipski Foundation Leave a comment
What has happened over the last 12 months?
It's been 12 months since our last website update on Ben's VW Multivan. At that time, the Space Drive Technology modification process was about to commence at the modifier's Hornsby Heights premises in Sydney. An integral part of that process involved custom fitting Ben's power wheelchair to the control system positioning so he could comfortably access existing VW controls.
The process was finally completed at the end of October 2018 and Ben successfully re-applied for his driving licence at the local RMS testing centre in early November.
The impact on Ben's independence after six and a half years having to rely on others was significant. It's been a fascinating experience observing Ben drive this highly modified vehicle from the comfort of the passenger seat. As a parent, this was initially a nervous experience however Ben's driving style made me feel at ease.
Driving has been a bit of a roller-coaster experience to date and sadly the vehicle was involved in an accident in early February 2019. I was Ben's passenger on that day on the NSW central coast. Luckily no one was physically injured.
The repair process was complicated, lengthy and expensive. Repair delays were frequently coupled with the fact that some of the replacement VW parts had to be sent to Victoria for further modification, to be able to operate in a modified vehicle. We received the van back in early September with minor issues still outstanding, however this didn't stop Ben from getting out and about.
Driving video
We planned to upload a video of Ben driving with the Space Drive Technology onto the Ben Lipski Foundation website in February 2019. Due to the accident, this has been delayed until now. Without this recently available technology, Ben wouldn'thave the capacity to drive again.
Stamp Collection Donation
In order to benefit Ben and to partly assist with the running costs of the Multivan, the family of a former neighbour have kindly donated a stamp collection from their father's estate. These stamps are being progressively sold and currently, around $350 has been raised and donated to the Foundation. The progress total will be updated overtime, depending on stamp sales. Thanks to our former neighbours and to the buyers of the stamps.
Independence is something that we all take for granted. Ben's next challenge is to identify suitable residential unit accommodation to allow him to live independently. The supply of suitable properties is somewhat limited given Ben's access. requirements. To name a few essential requirements – it has to preferably be a ground level unit due to property gradient / slope restrictions or in a unit complex with a lift, internal access width requirements, under cover parking access that suitably accommodates the Multivan side access, etc.
Once a suitable property has been identified, some rooms will require significant modification to cater for Ben's accessibility requirements, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The installation of assistive technology such as a home automation system, door openers, a temperature controlled environment, a height adjustable desk, rubber ramps, etc will also be required.
We thank everyone for their ongoing kind support and will keep you informed of developments during 2020.
Please be aware that for those wishing to donate to the foundation these can be made via the www.blf.org.au website and are tax deductible.
Modifying the van for Ben to drive
June 27, 2018 Ben Lipski Foundation	1 Comment
Ben's multivan finally went in for its 3 to 4 month driver modification process on Monday 14th May. A lot more engineering work to come prior to the installation of the imported space drive technology.
Ben will be required to visit PME within the next 4 weeks so that the modifiers can custom fit his power wheelchair to the control system positioning.
Once the mods are complete, Ben will undergo extensive training to master this leading edge technology, under the strict guidance of a driver occupational therapist. Unfortunately we were unable to secure funding for this to date, estimated at $18,000.
In the meantime, Ben has been carefully monitoring the risks to his health with being out in the colder weather. In commuting to and from work in winter, finding a reliable Maxi taxi service especially mid-afternoons and for shorter distances has proven to be a significant challenge in the past.
Exposure to the elements have dangerous ramifications to many with Ben's type of spinal injury and Ben is no exception. Incidents in the past have resulted in Ben being hospitalised due to rapid increase in blood pressure and other symptoms resulting from taxi no-shows.
Roadblocks ahead
June 4, 2017 Ben Lipski Foundation	Leave a comment
Permission to drive
Following his OT driving assessment and medical clearance, Ben was given the green light by NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to obtain a learners permit (superseding his previous open license obtained prior to his accident).
Ben went out on the road, driving a prototype vehicle with space drive technology, supervised by the Occupational Therapist in the passenger seat with his own controls just in case. After a little tweaking of the technology, Ben was able to drive the vehicle unimpeded.
To see that rarely displayed beaming smile on Ben's face was worth the trip up to Problem Management Engineering, the vehicle modifiers in Hornsby Heights. It was hard to put into words how warm inside we all felt witnessing this special event.
Back in December we were presented with an adjusted costing of $129,015 for the space drive technology to be fitted into Ben's existing vehicle plus a further estimated $19,000 in specialised one on one driver training with the technology.
Given Ben's level of disability, this technology and services cannot be provided by any other organisation within Australia. We are therefore dealing with a captive market however have no other choice if Ben is to drive again.
Ben's driving assessment
November 26, 2016 Ben Lipski Foundation	Leave a comment
Ben had his long awaited OT Driving Assessment in October 2016, and it went really well.
Ben is behind the wheel in the photos on this page. The photos also show Ben driving on the open road. You cannot see his face as the windows are closed but you imagine him smiling! Ben was behind the wheel with the OT assessor operating separate overriding controls from the passenger seat just in case.
This particular vehicle is used to determine what modifications Ben specifically requires. We have submitted an application to NDIS to fund at least part of the huge cost to modify the vehicle. Ben will require specialised driving lessons which cost more.
Driving means independence and a new outlook on life for Ben.
Ben's modifed van ready
Thanks to the generosity of family and friends, in late May 2015 we were finally able to fulfil our dream to put Ben in the front seat of his own modified van.
Stage One: Ben in the front seat
Twelve months after the VW multivan was ordered from Germany, Ben's new wheels arrived in port in December 2014. Max then drove the van from Sydney down to Dandenong, Victoria, to undergo extensive modification for Ben to be able to use it as a passenger.
Somehow, nothing ever goes smoothly. The three month modification process took six months with a number of setbacks. There are still some minor issues to resolve, however the good news is Ben has been using the van since the end of May.
Ben's vehicle has already made a huge difference to his quality of life. He no longer has to endure long waits for a Maxi Taxi. As a result of his spinal injury, Ben feels variances in temperature much more severely than most of us. Waiting in the winter cold and rain for a taxi impacts on his health. The van allows Ben to travel long distances or in peak hour traffic without the anxiety of an expensive taxi fare.
Stage two: Ben behind the wheel
Ben loves cars. The Ben Lipski Foundation is now working towards the ultimate dream of Ben being able to drive his own van. Driving independently will be a huge boost to Ben, giving him more of the independence, flexibility and freedom we all take so much for granted.
How is it possible for Ben to drive?
First, Ben needs to undergo assessments. He needs to demonstrate he can control the vehicle safely, comfortably and predictably. We need to determine what driver modifications will be needed for this dream to become a reality.
Second, the van will need be modified. We will likely use Problem Management Engineering (PME), specialists in the field of customising vehicles, to perform the work needed.
To our surprise, a preliminary assessment indicated that the driver modifications required for Ben would cost approximately $110,000. The high technology components are sourced from suppliers in the US, Israel and parts of Europe.
We are planning another fundraiser, details to be advised. Despite the wonderful success of the October 2013 fundraiser, it would be unrealistic to expect that we could raise anywhere near the amount needed to finance driver modifications. For this reason, we would be grateful if you could review the attractive items still for sale on our website and make an offer.
Also, with the financial year end fast approaching, please remember any donation over $2 to the Ben Lipski Foundation is tax deductible.
Your support and kind contributions are very much appreciated.
Ben is Finally Home !
Ben left the Royal Ryde Rehab Centre to finally return home on Thursday 22nd May 2014. This is more than 13 months since Ben's horrible accident.
The home modifications needed to make Ben's home compliant were largely completed in May 2014. The building work included a number of special requirements such as ramps and railings, modified bathroom facilities, regulated air conditioning, special auto doors, security systems, other electronics, etc. The logistics are currently being worked through such that Ben can operate many of these by himself.
Aranac, the building company, have done a sterling job to ensure that Ben could be home as soon as possible.
Other people and organisations have kindly assisted in providing some goods and services (either at cost or donated) in areas not covered in the initial building modification costs. We thank them all for their generosity and kind hearts.
Paul of Barrenjoey Timber (Brookvale)
Victor Morales of Dulux Trade (Brookvale)
Adam Wilson of Eden Brae Homes
Tom Reiher of GWA Group (Caroma)
Gavin Budd of Harvey Norman Superstore (Gordon)
Gary Rudnick of HIA
Peter Desbury of Hudsons Building Supplies
Rob Grant (chairman) of Mark Group Australia
Alan Bortz of The Sales Club
Adam Callender and Darrin Ede of Fujitsu General
The Goodman Foundation together with the Bestest Foundation funded Ben's power assist wheelchair.
Ben leaves Ryde Rehab and arrives home, May 2014.
Ben leaves Ryde Rehab, May 2014
Ben arrives home.
Ben, Rachael and Muffin at home
Ben inspecting the works while in progress, April 2014.
The newly built ramp
The ramp gives Ben access to the main house
Wheels for Ben
The process of trialling / researching vehicles that complied with Ben's ongoing needs commenced some time ago. Choosing a suitable vehicle has been complex but ultimately Ben's decision. Considerations including size, engine capacity, safety, comfort /suspension, ability to future modify for Ben to drive, passenger and luggage capacity, height restrictions, etc have meant that this process was going to take some time.
However an order for a VW mulit-van was placed in May, with estimated delivery scheduled between October and November 2014.
On arrival from VW in Germany, it will be extensively modified for transporting Ben but have the flexibility to be subsequently modified at some future date for Ben to drive independently, at an additional cost. The engineering organisation selected, Capital Special Vehicles, is located in Dandenong, Victoria and is one of the leaders in its field.
We were all surprised to learn that the cost of the modifications will exceed the cost of the vehicle itself.
Auction Gallery
More scenes from the fundraising auction
Winners Gallery
With thanks to Jen for a selection of photos of happy auction winners
Fundraising Auction
Our first fundraising event took place at Sydney's Greengate Hotel on 20th October 2013. The format was a fundraising auction of live and silent auction items kindly donated by some of Australia's leading corporates and sporting identities from motor racing, rugby union, rugby league, cricket and from the English Premier League Club, Tottenham. 300 guests turned out to show their support who were well entertained by our guest speaker, Peter FitzSimons. Our auctioneer, Ari Taibel, of First State Auctions, also entertained us with his excellent humour.
Through this fundraiser and subsequent donations received, the foundation has raised sufficient funds to purchase a suitable vehicle to transport Ben. We are however slightly short of our target for modifying the vehicle as this is more expensive than initially realised, and exceeds the cost of the vehicle itself.
To the generosity of so many amazing donors, to the many who attended the function and opened up their hearts through their generosity at the auction and to those who subsequently donated to the foundation so generously .. as a family we are overwhelmed by your kindness.
We acknowledge companies and individuals who supported the fundraiser with goods and services:
AAMI, Advanced Driver Academy, Alissa Breit (auction catalogue), Allan Moffat OBE, American Express, Athletes Foot (Hornsby), Audrey Wilkinson Wines, Australian Rugby Union, Avondale Golf Club
Bass Trading Corporation, Berrick Barnes (Australian Wallaby), Bettina Arndt, Betty Dykes, Big W (Macquarie), Blooms the Chemist (Gordon), Boab Boats, Brenda Coleman, Breville, Bunnings
Cairns Plaza, CBA (Gordon), Charleston's Fine Art Auction, Chefs Gallery, Chugg Entertainment, Cisco Systems, Citibank, Coles, CPA Australia (NSW Division), Cremorne Orpheum, Cricket Australia
Daren Burney (UK), David FitzSimons, David Jones, Dymocks (Macquarie Centre), Dyson
Entertainment Book, Escape Travel (Burwood), Event Cinemas
Fiona Horton, Flight Centre (Lane Cove), Franks Hairdressing (Gordon), Fujitsu General
Gary Rudnick, Goldman Travel, Graham Gooch (former English cricket captain), Greengate Hotel, Greg McKenzie
Harvey Norman (Gordon), HIA, Howard William Steer
ICS Computer Service (Gordon), IGA (Nth Turramurra), IGA (Wahroonga), Intercontinental Hotel
James Willebrant, Janis Stein & Associates Optometrist, Jason Taylor (Assistant Coach, Sydney Roosters)
Kmart, Lance Armstrong, Lexus of Chatswood, Lilianfels, Lilly Blue, Lorna Jane, Lurline House
Marian Ashberg, Matador, McDonalds (Gordon), Metabo, Microsoft Corp, North Shore Synagogue (kosher catering)
Optus, Pablo and Rustys, Pampered Pets (Hornsby), Pet Town Store (Chatswood), Peter Boylan, Peter McKenzie, Pieroth Wine, Proskill Australia
Radio Rentals, Raymond Weil, Reece Plumbing (Gold Coast), RM Williams, Rocket Hair Salon, Roy Young Chemist
Samuel Breit, Shane Warne (former Australian cricketer) , Shelli Wallach, Shirley Eisenberg Brockwell, SIBI'S Restaurant, Skins International, St James Ethics Centre, Swarovski, Sybil Mervis, Sydney Lyric Theatre, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Theatre Company, Sylvia Lipski
Techtronic Industries, Temptation Bites, The Blushing Bride, The Boylan Group, The Formula Company, The Good Guys (Chatswood), Top Shop & Hilton Seskin, Telstra, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (London)
VEK Tools, Wesfarmers Limited, Westfield (Chatswood), Westpac (Gordon), Wild Women on Top, Winning Appliances, Woolworths (Gordon)
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Account Name : Ben Lipski Foundation Pty Ltd as trustee for the Ben Lipski Foundation
Bank: Westpac (Gordon, NSW)
BSB : 032 083
Account Number: 343848
SWIFT International code: WPACAU2S
Donation Total:	$100
Ben at friends wedding, 2017
Ben's van modified for use, June 2015
Ben, Rachael, Muffin at home, June 2014


When it comes to constellation memorization, nothing beats a night out under the stars. But have you ever been lost looking for familiar star formations in the night sky? It can be tricky!
Here's a shortcut for teaching the whole family to quickly recognize constellations: start indoors first.
Now just follow the examples below, and you'll be seeing stars in no time!
Trace and cut out a circle on a piece of poster board.
Draw a simple constellation. We chose the Big Dipper (Ursa Major).
Leave spaces between each line to dot with a marker.
These dots are your star formation.
Now, poke out the dots with a hole punch or sharp object.
Find a dark room in the house and shine your flashlight against the disc to create a constellation on your wall.
Experiment with the distance between the lamp, the disc, and the wall to get your best constellation shadow!
Other easy constellations are Orion (the hunter), Leo (lion), Pisces (fish), and Canis Major (dog).


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