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Treaty Traders E-1 and Treaty Investors E-2
For Owners and Key Employees of Businesses Which Conduct a Substantial Volume of Trade Between The U.S. and the Home Country and for Those Who Invest a Substantial Amount of Capital in The United States
What is required to qualify for the E-Visa category?
Specific Qualifications for the E-1 Visa
Duration of Visa
Eligibility of Spouse and Children
The E visa category has been a boom to entrepreneurs, managers and employees who need to live in the U.S. for extended periods of time in order to oversee an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the U.S. and a foreign state (E-1 Visa) or to oversee a major investment made by the foreign national (E-2 Visa).
Three elements must be present for the E-Visa to be applicable:
First, is that a treaty must exist between the United States and the country of nationality of the foreign company or investor.
Secondly, majority ownership or control of the investing or trading company must be held by nationals of the treaty country. Majority ownership is considered at least 50% of the stock of the corporation. For large, publicly held companies, the firm can be presumed to have the nationality of the country where its stock is initially listed and traded on a public stock exchange. Neither place of incorporation or principal place of business is relevant in determining nationality.
The third requirement that must be met is that each employee or principal who seeks E status must hold the same citizenship as the treaty enterprise. Under this, a French national (a treaty country) qualifies if the company that conducts business in the United States is owned by French nationals. On the other hand he would not qualify if the company was British owned (also a treaty country).
If the three general requirements can be met, a foreign business person who seeks an E-1 visa must show that he or she will be carrying on "substantial trade in goods or services in a capacity that is supervisory or executive or involves essential skills." The term "trade" means the exchange, purchase, or sale of goods and/or services. Goods are tangible commodities or merchandise having intrinsic value. Services are economic activities whose outputs are other than tangible goods. Such service activities include but are not limited to banking, insurance, transportation, communications and data processing, advertising, accounting, design and engineering, management consulting, tourism, and technology transfer.
The E-1 visa application must also show that the trade is already in existence at the time of application of the E-1 visa. It must also be shown that the E-1 visa applicant will engage in executive or managerial duties or possess special skills that are essential to the employer's operations and that it can be confirmed that the E-1 visa holder will leave the United States when the visa expires.
In addition to the three general requirements, a foreign
investor who applies for the E-2 visa must "develop and direct operations of an enterprise in which he or she has invested or is actively in the process of investing a substantial amount of capital."
In addition, the following requirements must also be met for the E-2 investor visa:
The investor or the firm, which seeks to transfer the employee, will invest or have invested substantially (usually in excess of $100,000) in a bona fide enterprise in the United States.
The investor or the transferring employee must engage in executive or managerial duties or possess special skills that are essential to the employer's operations.
Furthermore, for the investor the investment cannot be marginal (not the sole means of support and/or the goal of the investment is to create jobs for U.S. citizens or permanent residents).
It must also be confirmed that the E-2 visa holder will leave the United States upon expiration of the visa.
Duration of Visas
The E visas are applied for at a U.S. consulate and are generally issued for a five-year period and can be reissued through a U.S. consulate for a time equal to that originally issued.
Admission to the United States is initially granted for a period of two years. Thereafter, extensions may be obtained for up to two years at a time upon departure and re-entry to the U.S. from the USCIS Regional Service Center having jurisdiction over the place the business is located.
Traders and investors can remain in the United States indefinitely as long as they maintain their eligibility and treaty status.
The foreign national spouse or unmarried minor children of a foreign national with an E-1 visa are entitled to accompany the E-1 visa holder to the U.S. and may stay the same length of time as the employee. Spouses of E visa holders within the U.S. may obtain work authorization.
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You can confirm the existence of power quality issues if you have a power analyzer and are adept at using it and interpreting its results. But then what?
Some types of problems don't lend themselves to formulaic repairs and aren't covered by standard repair procedures.


Denise has enjoyed a rewarding career in design since 1998, establishing her own design business, DKW Designs, in 2013.
Her designs have been featured in local and national publications, and she has been winning design awards for 19 years. Most recently, she won 417 Home's Design Award in the Hearth/Family Room category.
Denise understands the importance of blending the personality of the home with the client who lives there. She integrates various elements in the space, often mixing the treasures we have with fresh new pieces, paying attention to detail, scale and light.
She has worked extensively on large projects, from collaborating with architects and builders to simple makeovers, selecting details and finishes, custom made furniture pieces, and fabrics and accessories tailor-made for your individual space.
When she is not designing homes, you can find her hiking and biking in the outdoors, traveling with her husband, and enjoying dinner with family and friends.


Do you get excited about the opportunity to wake up and go to your place of employment or your own business?
Well what Lynne Twist (author) mentioned was Vicki Robin, in Your Money or Your Life, how she writes about people who, instead of making a living at their work, more accurately "making a dying" or, in some cases, making a killing.
Folks you need to look at your life. If you are doing things you don't want to do, you are actually killing yourself (mentally and physically). You are not being who you were created to be.
Stop for a moment, breath. Go inside of "You" and then listen. Your path will be given to you.
Then step out and follow the "Yellow Brick Road" (wisdom) which leads to "all your talents and gifts that are already built in you".
Stop cheating yourself and the world and cut loose. We will all benefit.
I love this,"Stop cheating yourself and the world and cut loose." Thanks, once again, Ron. Great post.
Great post Ron and it sounds like a great book, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Aya Pacoraban for taking the time to read and respond. It is definitely appreciated.
Thanks for sharing this excellent wisdom with us Ron. We should take the time to be silent daily and go inside and listen. In the end we may actually be more creative. Great tip. Liked and Shared.
Sounds like a great book Ron and the information you shared is priceless. I know you are going to be sharing more from the book. I can't wait to see your next post. Thanks for posting your blog in the community. Shared via Syndication Automation and Google plus. I have posted on the Syndication Express blog so more can read this valuable information.


He was speaking to His disciples Luke 17:22 And He said to the disciples, " The days will come when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.
Jesus was teaching them about the events surrounding His Second Coming. Specifically, here, He is referring to the prayer of the saints during the time period between His two advents. Following this parable, He gives another parable relating to proper prayer.
Some things that motivate men are a healthy fear of the Lord, a desire to impress other men, and sometimes simply by a wish to not be bothered, but to be left alone.
Jesus often uses extreme comparisons to make His point.
Good causes don't always win a receptive human ear.
God wants us to be brash, bold, and persistent in prayer.
Though God sometimes delays, when He acts, He does so swiftly.
When God delays in answering a prayer, the delay is for my benefit, not harm.
Like the widow, we are helpless and have nowhere else to turn.
God's elect have many adversaries in the world.
Though she alone advocated for herself, we have a mediator, the Lord Jesus Christ.
She was discouraged from asking while we are commanded to ask.
The execution of God's justice will come as an unwelcome surprise to His adversaries.
23 "Moreover, as for me , far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way.
8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
8 "I tell you, even though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
7 " Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
And makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
How does the last half of V8 fit with the rest of the parable?
Explain how our prayers influence God.
Why does God often delay in answering our prayers if He is not at all reluctant to?
Be bold in prayer and ask God for big things!


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Vanderbilt Dining Receives Chefs of Tomorrow Award
Olson Communications has named Vanderbilt Campus Dining the recipient of a 2012 Chefs of Tomorrow Award.
Olson Communications has named Vanderbilt Campus Dining the recipient of a 2012 Chefs of Tomorrow Award. Sharon Olson, founder and president of the Chicago-based marketing and communications firm, presented the award to Vanderbilt Dining Director Camp Howard, CEC, on Nov. 6 at an annual dinner for foodservice media.
The Chefs of Tomorrow Award, launched in 2008 as a grant program to assist the professional development of foodservice educators, also recognizes innovative foodservice programs. According to Olson, Vanderbilt Campus Dining earned a 2012 award because of its passion for consistently providing excellent food at the highest levels of quality, value, convenience and service.
"Subtle, yet unmistakable, reminders of where food comes from are everywhere on campus," Olson says. "The annual Farm to Fork dinners conducted by Vanderbilt are noteworthy, but there are noticeable reminders throughout the campus on a daily basis. In one foodservice operation, there is a video screen behind the serving area showing pictures of the farmers and the fields that are the source of meals served to students."
Vanderbilt Campus Dining also fosters the building of community in a creative and financially self-supporting way. "Nowhere is sense of community stronger than in the new Commons built for freshman students," Olson says. "There is no takeout from this facility, which encourages students to connect with each other over meals."
Next year's Chefs of Tomorrow event for trade media awarding a 2013 recipient will be held in late October in Portland, OR.
Dining at Vanderbilt
Camp Howard has been named Director of Vanderbilt Dining at Vanderbilt University

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Warm soothing soak softens cuticles followed by a moisturizing and relaxing hand/arm massage and your choice of polish.
Your feet will thank you! Warm Soothing sea salt soak with essentials oils, prepare your feet for a smoothing sugar exfoliation. Relax and enjoy a wonderful foot & leg massage.
A deluxe twist of our classic manicure pampers your hand with gentle exfoliation to soften and renew your skin. Hands are enveloped in warm, steamy towels followed by a blissful hand/arm massage.
Treat your feet to a luxurious version of our classic pedi enhanced with a cooling, hydrating mask of spearmint and eucalyptus. Next, heated mitts will feel heavenly on your feet before the ultimate foot and leg massage.
The perfect complement to natural nails, gel polish is long-wearing, shiny, and durable. Nails shaping and cuticle care paired with no-chip gel polish equal beautiful nail for 2 weeks.
Warm paraffin wax is a divine add-on to any manicure or pedicure. This hydrating treatment seals in moisture and leaves your skin remarkably soft.
(12 & under) Precious hands are pampered to perfection with nail and cuticle care, followed by a soothing hand massage and polish.
Little feet will love to soak in sea salt and essentials oils followed by a tickly sugar exfoliation. A moisturizing foot rub makes this a special treat.


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Чёкур — река в России, протекает по Осинскому району Пермского края. Устье реки находится в 17 км по правому берегу реки Тунтор. Длина реки составляет 17 км.

Исток находится в центральной части Тулвинской возвышенности в 5 км к северо-востоку от села Чёкур. Течёт на юг. На реке расположены деревни Чёкур и Нижний Чёкур. У южной окраины последней впадает в Тунтор.

Данные водного реестра
По данным государственного водного реестра России относится к Камскому бассейновому округу, водохозяйственный участок реки — Кама от Камского гидроузла до Воткинского гидроузла, речной подбассейн реки — бассейны притоков Камы до впадения Белой. Речной бассейн реки — Кама.

Код объекта в государственном водном реестре — 10010101012111100014974.

Примечания

Притоки Тунтора
Реки Осинского района Пермского края

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This section discusses primarily billboards, but all the material could apply to other signs such as on bus benches and other common transit signs. They can be an excellent method of spreading the NA message to many members of society. Basically, this is a large print public service announcement (PSA) or posting effort. While you may wish to place the PSA on a billboard, you may also wish to consider selecting a site for a painted sign. This can allow for a longer term PSA.
Some agencies that own billboards set aside a portion of advertising space for public service announcements. The fee for these community announcements is often low or non-existent. If the agency offers to waive the fee, you may wish to discuss the Seventh Tradition with them.
First, you must determine who these agencies are. Often the billboards have the media company's name at the bottom. Empty billboards often display the company's name and phone number. In addition, local telephone directory classified ads will list them. Contact one agency to begin with and ask to come in and talk to someone about community announcements or PSAs.
Be ready to educate your local Fellowship about "personal anonymity vs. program anonymity" and the difference between promotion and attraction. Select text for the billboard or painted sign that does not make or imply any promises.
What costs are involved in renting space for our PSAs?
What additional costs are involved to prepare the PSA for placement?
Can you help us with the graphics or direct us to a low-cost firm who can?
How many spaces will we get?
How long will they stay up?
Maintaining a good relationship with the ad agency is very important for a positive, ongoing effort in this area. However, be wary of requests by the agency that might compromise our Traditions. Often, the ad agency may wish to partner with NA to show that they are doing good things in the community. This can involve a degree of affiliation or implied endorsement that violates our Traditions. Be gentle in explaining this to the agency; they often don't understand why, if they are doing a good thing, we shouldn't let their name be used with ours.
Your subcommittee may decide to find a site and paint a sign on your own. The first step in this case will obviously be to select a site. Be sure to check with local authorities to see if permits may be required. Keep in mind our need not to involve NA in controversy or any type of outside endorsement. The site, whether it is a wall or an empty lot, should not contain any other signs for services or products that are too close to our PSA.
In making arrangements for the sign, be very careful to be clear with the property owner about your intentions. A written agreement is a good way to ensure that both parties understand the arrangement and who is responsible for what. This can avoid many problems later when trusted servants rotate to new positions. Be especially sure that the property owner understands what NA is and exactly what the sign will say. It is important that you show the property owner the design of the sign. Negotiate a rental price so that your subcommittee carries the message of recovery in a self-supporting manner.
Carefully consider all the necessary costs. Be sure that the work to paint the sign is well done, as the sign will reflect upon how people think of NA. Set aside the funds to produce the sign and make a plan to complete the project. You might consider a light to illuminate the sign at night. The cost of electricity can be factored into the monthly rent.
Keep it simple, and don't make promises beyond our mission!
Billboards, bus benches and transit signs should always include the full name, Narcotic Anonymous.
Phoneline number may or may not be used, according to area/regional needs. Make sure to use the full phone number on your sign including area code or city code.
The message should be simple and easy to comprehend.
The billboard, bus bench or transit sign should not be cluttered with extraneous material.
Care should be exercised in the layout and art work done for this project. Project groups should consider using contrasting colors and limiting their layouts to two types of print.


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The Guardian of The Crystal Skull | Dedicated Review
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What to Expect: Magic, adventure, family, responsibility
Filled with both magic and gritty realism, The Guardian of The Crystal Skull explores complex topics like sickness, climate change, and duty through the lens of adventure and magic.
When Sonia discovers an ancient, glowing crystal skull in a cave near her home, she has no idea how much the discovery will forever change her life—and her world. Sonia learns that she is the guardian of the skull, destined to heal the world by taking the skull on a quest to the Gathering for Peace on Mount Shasta. However, the skull doesn't just bring hope; trouble seems to follow in its wake. From the strange music her cousin starts hearing after the skull heals him to the thieves pursuing the skull and its magic for themselves, Sonia discovers she may have signed up for more than she can chew off.
Central to the story is the idea that the world needs healing, and that young people have the power to help this transformation take place. As such, this is also a potent narrative about young people's agency to shape their futures. Sonia is a relatable character, and readers will enjoy watching her mature and grow into her leadership role as the story progresses.
The Guardian of The Crystal Skull is an exciting and thought-provoking new addition to the magic realism genre for middle-grade readers.
Sally Landaker grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and attended the University of California in Berkeley. While seeking a teaching position beyond the city, she and her husband discovered majestic Mount Shasta in far Northern California. They went no further. Sally taught for many years at the elementary level, appreciating the spontaneity and sense of wonder natural to young children. She loved sharing delightful, compelling children's literature with her students.
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Dress: 1950's Vintage; Purse: Vintage bought on eBay; Shoes: Louis Vuitton ; Sweater: Vivienne Westwood.
So for my sake, all of you, take just a few moments to experience the first picture here. I won't say more. But do tell me what you think.
So now that you've established that S is a genius and when it comes to spotting incredibly fashionable people we've had really good luck so far, I have another thought in my head. Not that I don't like current fashion as we wear it right now, but I often wonder why I am always gravitated towards the classics. I mean every decade before, I would say, 1980's was different [fashion wise]. Each had its own style and almost its own era. From 1980's onwards I feel like everything has just been a mismatch and blur of generic trends and returning trends. IMHO we don't have a strong style type that truly belongs to our decade, namely 2000-2010. Or should I wait till 2040 to look back and maybe it will be more evident then? Not sure.
Maki is a Fashion consultant and designer clad in 1950's vintage. Taking the whole look from head to toe in that direction. The hairstyle, the pearl hair pin, the purse, the makeup, everything!! Its so exciting for me to meet such people. I loveeeee it!!
Just stunning! Her booties and dress are my fav!
Reallllly fab pictures! Very old world chic :) Her sunnies are to die for!!
Louis Vuitton vintage boots..? Soo cool!
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! my favorite is the 1st pic! it's like time travelling!
Excellent combination for her outfit. Love the hair, not to mention the vintage stuff!
send S to Bombay. I lover her work, they are fabulous!
Ah! I loved the little surprise when i saw you were standing in front of a painting and not on the street! This look is so FABULOUS! I am just dying over the bag!


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Q: Send Redis received data to all clients except sender via Socket.IO I am making realtime notifications in my Laravel project. I installed NodeJs, Redis server. But I can't find, how to send message from Redis to all socket users, except sender.
So how I do all the stuff (for example, when someone add comment in post:

*

*I have confifured all event listeners and other stuff

*In controller action (CommentsController@store) I call Event::fire(GlobalEventHandler::EVENT, 'User ' . Auth::user()->username . ' just logged in!');

*GlobalEventHandler connects with Redis and sends message: "User root just logged in!"

*In server.js (NodeJS server), redis data is processed

So what do I need? - I need to send message to all socket clients, except sender.
Something like: laravel sends message to redis -> redis and/or socket.io sends data to all users except sender.
My server.js file:
const io          = require('socket.io').listen(8080, 'localhost');
const redis       = require('redis');
const redisClient = redis.createClient();

redisClient.subscribe('user.action');

redisClient.on('message', function(channel, data)
{

    socket.broadcast.emit(channel, data);

});

But socket is not defined.. How to correctly get data from Redis and send response to clients? -> EXCEPT sender

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Q: Cmake not linking when building sfml I have my project, nested in another directory with the required libraries for my project. I'm using cmake that's bundled with Clion, 3.14. I am using subdirectories with cmake. I have it building just fine, but it's not linking SFML
Root-|
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      -smfl
      -lib3
      -my_project
I've tried using things like using 'target_link_directories()' but either I did it wrong, or it's absolutely not the right option.
Root CMakeList.txt
cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.10)

include_directories("ChaiScript/include" Catch2/include freetype2/include SFML/include )

add_subdirectory(Catch2)
add_subdirectory(ChaiScript)
add_subdirectory(freetype2)
add_subdirectory(SFML)

add_subdirectory(Purrmaid)

./Purrmaid/CMakeList.txt

cmake_minimum_required (VERSION 3.10)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
project (purrmaid)

add_executable( purrmaid
        main.cpp
        Base_Object.cpp
        ...
        ThreadManager.cpp)

target_link_libraries(purrmaid sfml-system sfml-window sfml-graphics sfml-network sfml-audio pthread dl)

../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_MulFix'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Init_FreeType'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Get_Char_Index'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Get_Kerning'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Get_Glyph'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_New_Face'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Stroker_Set'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Glyph_To_Bitmap'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Outline_Embolden'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Load_Char'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Done_Glyph'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Stroker_New'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Open_Face'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Glyph_Stroke'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Bitmap_Embolden'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Done_Face'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_New_Memory_Face'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Stroker_Done'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Done_FreeType'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Set_Pixel_Sizes'
../SFML/lib/libsfml-graphics-d.so.2.5.1: undefined reference to `FT_Select_Charmap'

A: The error shown is that SFML cannot link because it cannot find reference to different FT_ symbols (FT_MulFix, FT_Init_FreeType, etc.)
These are defined by the FreeType library. I assume you are building the different SFML targets when you add_subdirectory(SFML)
In the CMakeLists.txt file in the SFML subdirectory, do you link the sfml-graphics target against Free type?
add_library(sfml-graphics
            ...)

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Amanda "Mandie" Wood who weighed 375 pounds managed to lose 150 pounds in just two years after doing these three simple things.
In December 2017, Wood merged the past and present photo of herself into a single frame. She then posted it to her personal Instagram account.
"One hell of a #transformationtuesday if I do say so myself. Who is that girl on the left? She's staying back in 2015, never to be seen again!" she wrote.
After getting fed up with feeling invisible and tired all the time, Wood decided to start her weight-loss journey in 2015.
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"There honestly wasn't any 'aha' moment. I just got tired of feeling invisible all the time. One thing that I don't think a lot of people realize is the larger you are, the more invisible you are to others," she told Pop Sugar.
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Director: D.J. Caruso
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Actors: Alex Pettyfer, Timothy Olyphant, Dianna Agron, Teresa Palmer
Movie name: I Am Number Four
Box Office: $55.1M
Company: DreamWorks Studios
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7/10 This movie isn't the best action film of the year. This movie isn't another tongue-in-cheek teen movie. Most importantly, this movie isn't a "wannabe" of the Twilight franchise. This movie is entertainment for all viewers that delivers a good story, action, and desire to want more at the end. I was lucky enough to work as an extra in this movie for about 2 weeks and was able to see how this film came together, piece by piece. The visual effects truly make the film enjoyable. Seeing it behind-the-scenes, I couldn't imagine what it would look like. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised.
The acting was believable and consistent (unlike previous reviews who claim the actors lost steam halfway thru the film). Timothy Olyphant is perhaps the best character in the film, Pettyfer following right after. The best part about this film: the love story within the plot WAS NOT painful/annoying to watch (such as Twilight).
This movie is definitely worth seeing in theaters, as the action scenes truly make the experience. I Am Number Four is a great start to what could be a fantastic franchise.
Not so much a disappointment as it is deeply unsatisfying
4/10 In a perfect world, the convoluted mess called I Am Number Four could have been great. It had all the trappings for success: based off a semi-popular novel for teens, a fairly accomplished director in D.J. Caruso, the producing "talent" of Michael Bay, two hot young stars in Alex Pettyfer and Glee's own Dianna Agron, and an enigmatic, yet intriguing trailer campaign. So why is it that the final product is one of the most deeply unsatisfying theatrical experiences I have had in some time?
Opening with the death of "Number Three", we jump into the life of John (Pettyfer), an alien being protected on Earth from a group called the Mogadorians. As it turns out, the Mogadorians wiped out the population of John's planet years before, except for nine children with extraordinary powers. For some reason, they have to be killed in order, and with three down, John is next in line for extermination. As he goes on the run with his protector Henri (Timothy Olyphant), they settle into the small town of Paradise, Ohio. Soon after, John starts gaining and learning more about his powers. But with a new love (Agron) and his lust to just be normal thrown into the mix, John may be in more trouble than he can imagine.
I have never read the source material for I Am Number Four, but I would hazard a guess that it did a half decent job of explaining what is going on, and did not just strive to set future sequels in motion. The film on the other hand, suffers because the sequel seems to be the only thing in mind outside of special effects. We are thrown right into John's life, and we only get little nuggets of reason for what is going on at any given time. We never get full explanations, and are never even offered the ability to piece it together by ourselves. The film seems merely content giving us hints, offering little enigmatic moments to get us thinking. But instead of doing anything with these scenes, it merely continues trucking along to its eventual ending which promises a continuation and the hope for some further reasoning for what is happening. But if the filmmakers do not care about informing the audience now, why will we care later?
But this would not be such a slap in the face if we had not already seen so many films in the past half-decade doing the exact same thing, attempting to replicate the success of the Harry Potter, Twilight and The Lord of the Rings franchises. The Golden Compass, Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (which this film oddly resembles) are all examples of studios making films out of young adult books, specifically to capitalize on the potential for sequels and lengthy franchise possibilities. They all failed in varying degrees, because they all suffer from the same thing I Am Number Four suffers from – not enough plot, too much dependence on a sequel. Had all of these films even attempted to be able to stand on their own, perhaps they would have gotten the sequel they seemed to think they deserved. I know Four is part of a proposed book franchise, as opposed to an already established book franchise, but it merely skipped the waiting in the middle for the eventual film.
Should these plot and sequel problems not already be enough, Four suffers from copying Twilight a little too close (even including the notable musical cues from current alt-rockers). Sure, there are no vampires, but the romance between John and Agron's Sarah feels a little too forced for comfort. Right in the middle of being hunted down to be systematically wiped out, we are supposed to believe that someone who has spent their life running, would simply fall in love out of the blue, and not feel any consequences? We are supposed to believe he does not know better? Sure he's a teenager and we all did stupid things when we were that young, but why does the focus of the film seem to hinge on the chemistry and romance between these two star-crossed lovers? I was intrigued from the early moments in the film where it started to set the plot into motion, and the need for John and Henri to keep running to avoid death. But then it suddenly shifts from a science fiction tale to a romantic love story, and totally loses anything it has going for it. A last minute save in the final act of the film where it shifts back into the realm of sci-fi is not nearly enough to make up for well over an hour of melodrama and teen angst. It is awkward, silly, and practically plagiarizes Twilight.
I will say I was interested and intrigued when the film was attempting to do something with the plot and overarching story, but these moments are never given the chance to fully develop. The film criminally underuses Olyphant, the only actor who actually acts in the entire film, and makes him into an almost useless background character. We only get glimpses of Teresa Palmer's character throughout the film (the trailer already gives away any mystery of who she might be), and when she finally shows up to do something, she merely speaks in overtly sexual allusions. Pettyfer and Agron both seem to suffer from not knowing what emphasis to put on their character and when, and relative newcomer Callan McAuliffe is stuck in the cliche-ridden role as the know-it-all geek of a best friend.
When it attempts to work, I Am Number Four is quite interesting. I would have loved more story, and a whole lot less romance. Even what does work (including the decent special effects) seems to suffer as a result of all the melodramatic romance.
(This review also appeared on http://www.geekspeakmagazine.com).
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7/10 OK the effects were great, the action was impressive....I mean visually, the movie was pretty good.
And I'll even say the acting was done well. The characters were charming, the pace was slow at times, but not dead boring slow.
My only problem was, how many times are we going to see the exact same story. I mean this was your typical teen drama....new kid..shady past... weird and wants to stay to himself, but there's always some cute chick who he risks everything for.
There's always bullies who hate that he's got the attention of the cute chick, so they always end up having a conflict. I mean 90% of this movie was your typical high school drama teen movie. And the "discovering" of his powers was like the alien version of spiderman.
I mean it's the same ole same ole....you explore and try to harness your new powers beating up bullies and jumping around where no one can see you until a super strong villain pops up you have to fight in the climax.
I mean as far as an overall success the positive things I mentioned originally (great effects, charming characters, impressive action) can for the most part salvage the movie. But if you're a fan of the genre, don't expect anything new. 3 1/2 outta 5 stars...
I am another Cliché
6/10 This is not a bad film. It's just not that great. The story feels a bit weak and there are so many plot holes it takes away part of the enjoyment. I also found myself un interested in the characters, apart from the dog, but who doesn't love a cute dog? It just seemed to be cliche after cliche after cliche. I have to remind myself I didn't go to watch shawshank redemption 2 or a William Shakespeare film adaptation. Instead I watched 90 odd minutes of blah. Good special effects and action sequences plus the added bonus of eye candy were just enough to save it. Just.
If you go to see "I am number four" I suggest you leave your brain at home then sit back and enjoy the pretty lights and moving pictures. Don't expect much and you might actually enjoy it.
Twilight with balls
6/10 Do you know that old movie rule that you subconsciously decide whether you're going to enjoy a film or not within the first ten minutes? Well, it wasn't true this time, because after the opening sequence, I was pretty sure I was going to hate "I Am Number Four". Thankfully, I was in for a pleasant surprise.
It all starts with bad CGI-monsters and some guys in Star Trek make-up chasing people around in the jungle. We then cut to some jocks doing tricks on jet skis and some bland blonde girls admiring them - and I thought this is going to be terrible. Then the story picks up and the movie gets better from there.
The story involves a couple of characters and mysteries, but is never too complicated. After the initial jet ski scene, the main character actually turns out to be played quite charmingly by Alex Pettyfer. He's supported by his mentor/protector (solid as always: Timothy Olyphant). Glee's Dianna Agron plays Number Four's love interest. She comes across very natural, so that the love story that unfolds is actually engaging instead of vomit-inducing like that of that other movie with the whining Vampires and the shirtless Werewolves.
Of course, "I Am Number Four" is by no means a great movie. The CGI sucks in places and the make-up of the bad guys is just awful. Characters are stereotypical, things fall into place way too conveniently and one has the feeling that a good junk of the original novel has just been crammed together to (barely) fit into the running time of a popcorn movie.
However, I think we can all agree that it would be silly to actually expect a masterpiece, considering the movie's premise. For what it is, "I Am Number Four" is an entertaining little fantasy flick for teenagers and undemanding twenty-somethings. Add to that the fact that this movie is neither a sequel nor a remake, that it's not based on a comic book, a TV series, a computer game or toys, and it's enough to lift "I Am Number Four" heads and shoulders above its genre competitors.


Phew ......that certainly was a busy but thoroughly enjoyable few weeks. The MA final show's curation, invigilation and artist talk are behind me........now is the time for reflection.
Curating the show along with the curating team Catriona McAra & Matthew Wheeldon at Leeds Arts University and my fellow MA students Mel Dewey, Sue Wright, Ann Barrass & Paula Hickey has been such a rewarding experience. Taking a week off work to concentrate on this task enabled me to be hands on and available for the many tasks involved in putting the show together as well as sorting my own work out.
The key aspect for me was to use the spaces to their advantage, harnessing their presentation of shape and structure in order to enhance the work displayed within them. Places such as the rotunda with its curved wall and off set plain wall and framed inset worked well with Sue Wright and Anne Barrass's work. Both embraced their spaces using them to the their advantage. Sue used the curve in the wall to highlight the 3D sculptural aspect of her printed hand made paper. Ann made advantage of the plain wall and adjacent alcove by painting the walls dark grey enhancing her perfected minute black and white etchings to great effect. Mel also used her placing in the main corridor as one of the major features of the show. Along with Sue and Ann the overall strategy was to paint the walls in block colours. This immediately made big statements and ultimately benefited each individuals work.
The week of installation highlighted to me how many people had not realized the importance of the presentation and placing of their work; how analytical and in depth the job of curating is. Critical analysis and an eye for detail is paramount in the way work is displayed. The correct background, placing, framing/not framing, materials used to hang, what work to use and the amount of work displayed has to be carefully considered in order to show work at its best and appropriate. All these aspects effect the way the work is seen and perceived. The importance of prep and trying things out before installation cannot be undervalued. The more ideas you have the more likely you are to solve problems and challenges at the time of installation. In this context; a final MA show, important key points to consider are a) have plenty of work; you may or may not use & remember less is more b) be open to suggestions, alternative ways of showing work c) take time out to install work and d)realize that the show is not 'your' show but a show involving other cohorts. With limited space individuals work had to be placed with much thought as to how they sat aesthetically and ethically with each other. There was a tendency for individuals to want to show too much work. My involvement in curating has ever more established the old saying 'less is more' Showing a single strong representation of your work and practice is far more powerful than lots of pieces.
The feedback was extremely positive in the way to show was curated. One issue was the vinyl naming which we had placed on the floor. We decided on this placing so it didn't intrude on peoples work. On reflection it didn't work all that well. Visitors were unable to find them as they blended into the floor space. Had they been placed on a white background they would have been far more visible. Overall the show went down a storm and many people visited after the opening night.
The opening night was a great success with hundreds of visitors through the doors. My own work; an installation of a time lapse film of Ice Form melt (a result of a collaboration with Mel Dewey Artist Photographer) and three Ice Forms placed in acrylic cubes left to melt were extremely successful, I was overwhelmed with the response and feedback. Although exhibiting Ice Forms has been a major challenge the hard work paid off. My original plan of replacing the ice forms every day did not happen each day as logistically it was impossible for me to get there and back from Leeds to Harrogate in time to start work! The Ice Forms were replaced approximately 3-4 times a week over the two week period. However the few days without fresh Ice Forms enabled the installation to take on another dimension which turned out to be extremely successful. The melt water, organic matter and monofilament, left from previous ice forms presented more interest for the viewer sparking new threads of thought, intrigue and reflection. The work continued to develop and surprise throughout the whole two week of the exhibition. Murky melt water presented such beautiful visions of underwater mystery and fascination. A personal reflection of childhood wild water swimming and play in streams and rivers were an immediate consideration.
I think the contrasts created through the showing of the time lapse film and the ephemeral, transient melting of the ice forms created a juxtaposition that worked extremely well forming a relationship between the two pieces. If the work was being viewed at the stages of complete melt the film provided an insight and narrative to what had once existed within the cubes.
Showing the ephemeral and transient work within the 'white cube' space has highlighted to me how important it is for these sorts of works to be shown out of their context (an outdoor landscape) in order for the viewer to appreciate their beauty. In a 'white cube' environment the work is strong, attention is brought directly to the work as it is an alien environment for it to sit and be part of. The viewer is able to 'loose' themselves in the work; there is nothing else around them to complicate or intrude on their view. Less is more . By containing a small representation of pure ephemeral delicateness and fragility out of its elemental environment it is highly emphasized assisting the viewer to 'look closer' and think deeper at what they are seeing.
There were members of staff who visited the work on a daily basis to see what was in the cubes each day, and many visitors were struck at how beautiful the ice forms were. People were intrigued.
The positioning of my piece next to Paula Hickey's worked better than we had expected. Our practices although different are strongly linked through our association with the landscape and how we represent its materiality. On an aesthetical level (and without discussion beforehand) our pieces naturally came together extremely well. Paula's large square Japanese paper canvases with circular planetary moon like drawings complimented my rounded Ice Forms within the square Perspex cubes.
Our joint artist talk was well attended. Feedback from this was very positive. It was a great opportunity to engage an audience and educate people about what motivates me and drives my practice. A particular reference/question that was put to me at this event was about the aesthetical value of my work and how important that was to me? I responded in saying that it was highly important, I want to produce work that has a beauty and delicacy. I have achieved this in the work I have developed through my time on the MA.
Immediately there is a need to personally regenerate and sort things out in the studio; go through work produced to try and pull in some much needed cash! I have produced a mountain of work that needs to be framed and presented for purchasing.
My practice will continue daily. The Ice Form project has so much more potential. Ideas of scaling up and producing larger work is something I am considering. A time lapse film made during the MA Exhibition is being edited and there maybe potential to use this as a promotional tool to kick start other opportunities. As a close group, myself and creative friends from the MA are committed to keeping our practices current and vibrant by planning projects and exhibiting opportunities together. We are all of the same thinking and value having a creative, critical bond and friendship to generate future work and opportunities.


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when you say "home" mode, do you mean the screen when you slide it into the multimedia station?
Yes that's what I am talking about. Also, I can't find the media station on VZW's site, is it available yet?
my closet verizon store got them in today. i just picked one up before i came to work. it comes with a charger and data cable just like the ones that came with the droid. i think it's well worth the price.
as far as i know it's activate by a magnet in the dock. so if you're brave enough, wave a magnet aroud the left side (charging port side) of the phone and see what happens? (j/k) other than that i'm pretty sure there is no way to activate the multimedia station screen.
thanks gnath. i wanted to post that in this thread but i couldn't find it.
you know that's just a commercial right? i mean, they don't actually fire it at you from stealth bomber. that would just be ridiculous, not to mention crazy expensive.
I know I'm a couple of days late with this, but the media dock was never available on the VZW site, but if you called telesales they had them. A website glitch.


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After a quiet North American session yesterday due to MLK Day in the United States, the overnight session certainly brought more action. It started with a WSJ article in which Trump suggested the USD was too strong, causing the USD to weaken against most currencies. Additional comments about the House GOP Border Tax Plan being too complicated also sparked USD selling. Earlier this morning we also had the speech from Teresa May, which saw GBPUSD rally from lows of below 1.20 to back above 1.23 as May stressed a comprehensive free trade agreement as opposed to a single market. USDCAD has once again blown through the 200-day moving average before finding support just above 1.3000.
Tomorrow we have US CPI numbers as well as a speech from Yellen. The next level to look for in USDCAD on the way down is the double bottom around 1.3000/10, if we break through that we could see a 1.28 handle quite quickly, while resistance forms around the 1.3170 level.


When I first saw the link posted by a third party on the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Facebook page on Friday morning, I was skeptical. It sounded kind of cool, but kind of crazy too, so I started checking out Myneni's credentials. I found out that Myneni is no crank or fluffy-headed dreamer. On the contrary, he's a professor at Boston University, a respected expert on how vegetation is globally responding to climate change and one of the authors of the next global climate assessment by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
I tracked down Myneni in Washington, D.C., on Friday where he was giving a talk to NASA researchers. I spoke to him by phone as he was waiting for a plane back to Boston at Reagan National Airport.
"I'm not speaking for (Boston University or the IPCC)," Myneni told me, over the roar of the airport PA system. "I'm speaking only for myself as an individual."
Despite all the climate science and the scientific meetings and attempts to inform policy makers, he said, nothing substantive has been done to address climate change. And more scientists talking to scientists and politically hobbled policy makers isn't likely to change that.
"What we need are the people on the street," Myneni said. "Everybody else: (e.g.) school children and their grandmothers. Their voices must be heard. They must be part of the process."
But how? A simple, straightforward climate action petition seemed like a good idea. So Myneni and a friend started putting together a single webpage to that end. "It would be the largest petition ever," he said. And it would send a message to the policy makers that we are all in this together. "It would have some impact, I would think."
All the work behind the petition — hosting, archiving and securing data, etc. — is done voluntarily and no money is involved, he said. More people have stepped forward recently to translate the petition into other languages and Myneni expects that by the end of March there will be German, Chinese and some other languages represented.
"I don't want money or sponsorship from anybody," he said. "I want to keep it clean and very simple."
That said, if the petition gets too unwieldy, he'd welcome non-monetary assistance from organizations like Facebook or Google. Keeping track of hundreds of millions of names is not for amateurs, after all. If everybody who signs the petition gets ten more people to sign, a billion is a real mathematical possibility, he said.
This could prove to be an interesting petition to watch evolve over the next 13 months.


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U.S. to Use Army Base in Oklahoma to Shelter Migrant Children
Posted 9:53 PM, June 11, 2019, by Associated Press
Migrant children with hopes of reaching the U.S. look at the camera at a shelter in Tapachula, Chiapas state, Mexico, on June 8, 2019. (Credit: Pedro Pardo / AFP / Getty Images)
The federal government has chosen a military base in Oklahoma as the location for a new temporary shelter to house migrant children and is considering a customs port in southern New Mexico as another option as existing shelters are overwhelmed.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement said Tuesday it's dealing with a dramatic spike in the number of children crossing the border without parents. The agency already has received referrals for nearly 41,000 kids so far this fiscal year, marking an increase of almost 57% over the same period last year.
The facility at Fort Sill near Lawton, Oklahoma, would be capable of holding 1,400 kids. Fort Sill served as a temporary emergency shelter for unaccompanied children in 2014 as a result of a migration surge at that time.
That's in addition to the shelter announced just last week in Carrizo Springs, Texas, where as many as 1,600 teens could be held in a complex on government leased land near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bases in Georgia and Montana were passed over, but officials also are weighing the possibility of establishing an emergency shelter at New Mexico's Santa Teresa port of entry that could take in children if there was an urgent need for more bed space.
Federal officials said they were notifying state and local leaders in New Mexico that an assessment would be done. A final decision on whether that site would work was expected soon.
Under fire for the death of two children who went through the agency's network of shelters and facing lawsuits over the treatment of teens in its care, the Office of Refugee Resettlement has said it must set up new facilities to accommodate new arrivals or risk running out of beds.
Record numbers of unaccompanied children have been arriving at the border, largely from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. In May, border agents apprehended 11,507 children traveling alone.
The announcement of plans to expand bed space for the children follows the government's decision to scale back or cut paying for recreation, English-language courses and legal services for the more than 13,200 migrant toddlers, school-age children and teens in its custody.
The Health and Human Services department, which oversees the refugee office, recently notified shelters around the country that it was not going to reimburse them for teachers' pay, legal services or recreational equipment, saying budget cuts were needed.
Jury Can't Decide on Charges Against Arizona Border Activist Who Gave Water, Shelter to Migrants
New Mexico Suing Trump Administration to Stem Quick Release of Asylum Seeking Migrants Into Local Communities
California Lawmakers Agree to Fund Health Benefits for Some Undocumented Immigrants
Mexico, U.S. Agreed on Border Policies Months Before Trump's Tariff Threat: New York Times
Topics: Oklahoma, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Held Record Number of Migrant Children in Custody This Year, Leaving Lasting Trauma
Trump Admin Moves to Privatize Migrant Child Detention
Rain Brings Flooding and Foul Sewage Backup to Migrant Shelter Near Border in Tijuana
Trump's Asylum Limits Won't Apply to Migrants Who Arrived at U.S. Border Before Mid-July, CA Judge Rules
U.S. Joins in Global Movement to Make Asylum Harder to Obtain
Asylum-Seeking Mexicans Are Increasingly Replacing Central Americans at U.S. Border
U.S. Launches Strikes in Iraq, Syria Against Militia Blamed for Attack That Killed Contractor: DOD
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Asylum Seekers Forced to Wait in Mexico Live in Fear as Violence Flares Near U.S. Border
13-Year-Old Boy Killed, 3 Others Hurt in Ambush Attack on American Family in Mexico
U.S. Border Arrests Drop as Focus Turns to Mexicans
U.S. to Send Mexican Asylum Seekers to Guatemala, DHS Officials Say
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump Admin's Speedy Review of Asylum Claims
Iran Strikes Back With Missile Attacks at 2 Bases Housing U.S. Troops in Iraq


Five years ago this month, Sandy made landfall in New Jersey as it transitioned to a non-tropical storm. The catastrophic flooding that followed resulted in an estimated $50+ billion in damage. On the storm's fifth anniversary, we analyze the 50 largest U.S. populations at risk from coastal flooding from Atlantic basin storms.
As Hurricane Irma tracks towards Florida, millions of people have been making decisions based on wind and storm surge forecasts. This blog post discusses Irma's storm surge potential and looks back at Hurricane Donna (1960), which may provide some valuable insights.
As Harvey approaches Texas, all eyes are on the central coast from around Corpus Christi to Sargent. Harvey is forecast to make landfall as a major hurricane in this region with maximum sustained wind speeds exceeding 110 mph and a storm surge of 6-12 feet. However, this is just the beginning of a saga that could last the better part of a week.


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1942 Porpoise (N14) HMS Porpoise lays 50 mines off Suda Bay, Crete.
1943 Sahib (P212) HMS Sahib torpedoes and damages the German transport San Antonio about 15 nautical miles east of San Remo.
1943 Tribune (N76) HMS Tribune again torpedoes and damages the (now beached) French merchant Dalny off Cape Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.
1943 Turbulent (N98) HMS Turbulent torpedoes and sinks the Italian merchant Vittoria Beraldo near Cattaro, Yugoslavia.
1943 Umbra (P35) HMS Umbra damages the Italian sailing vessels Nuovo Domenico and Concetta Falco with gunfire in the Gulf of Hammamet.
1944 Tally-Ho (P317) HMS Tally Ho, one of the Royal Navy submarine flotilla based at Trincomalee, caught the Japanese light cruiser Kuma in the Malacca Strait, one of the very few large Japanese warships then operating in the area, and sank her with two torpedo hits.
1944 Unruly (P49) HMS Unruly sinks four sailing vessels with gunfire off Andros Island and Tinos Island, Greece.
Fate: Scrapped in July 1947 at Milford Haven.


Mental Health and Addictions Treatment Act.
before the right diagnosis and treatment are received.
experience a mental health condition.
life of disability or early death from suicide.
mental health condition to prevent progression.
someone with a serious mental health condition.
geographic regions across the State.
program within 6 months after the date of federal approval.
eligibility under the pilot program).
participation and retention in services.
(4) Family psycho-education and family involvement.
(7) Care coordination for primary care.
(11) Trauma-informed expertise for youth.
(12) Substance use treatment expertise.
as intended by this Section within managed care.
pre-pilot and post-pilot program services.
and the Secretary shall direct.
done in a manner that does not violate individual privacy laws.
with coping mechanisms that may trigger re-use.
services for purposes of reimbursement.
re-engagement in the pilot program.
(7) Supported education and employment.
federal financial participation is available.
of life outcomes, rather than a fee-for-service payment model.
analytics and outcomes reporting required in subsection (g).
intended by this Section within managed care.
meaningful stakeholder input no later than December 31, 2019.
(2) Recurrence of drug use.
(6) Periods of criminal justice involvement.


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Q: RDF4J REST API update returning 500, 'Transaction handling error: java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: java.lang.NullPointerException' I'm using python to query the REST API of RDF4J but I can't seem to get it work as described in the documentation (http://docs.rdf4j.org/rest-api/#_the_rdf4j_server_rest_api)
I'm doing a select statement which works fine but when I try to do an insert statement i get the following error:
"500, 'Transaction handling error: java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: java.lang.NullPointerException'"

To do a POST request I generate a transaction ID and then do the actual POST request :
# Generate tranzaction ID
transaction_id = requests.post('http://localhost:8080/rdf4j-server/repositories/ProiectICVG/transactions')enter code here
transaction_id = transaction_id.headers['Location']
transaction_id = string.split(transaction_id, '/')
transaction_id = transaction_id[-1]

#Make the post request
return_data = requests.post('http://localhost:8080/rdf4j-server/repositories/ProiectICVG/transactions/'+transaction_id+'?action=UPDATE',
                         data={'Host': 'localhost',
                               'Content-Type': 'application/sparql-query',
                               'query': 'PREFIX : <http://proj.local#>\
                                        insert data {\
                                        graph :isIncidentGraph{\
                                        :INC005 :hasTtile "test".}'
                               })
print(return_data.status_code, return_data.content)

The output is the following :
"C:\Python27\python.exe D:/xamp/cgi-bin/index.py
(500, 'Transaction handling error: java.util.concurrent.ExecutionException: java.lang.NullPointerException')

Process finished with exit code 0

I would really appreciate some help on this.

A: You can find the answer in the comments section posted by @Jeen Broekstra:

You're doing a POST where the
  documentation says you should be using PUT:
  http://docs.rdf4j.org/rest-api/#_the_update_operation


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These are in alphabetical order – I might die trying to order them by preference. For the sake of space I've omitted anything Elliott did with other musical acts, otherwise I'd certainly include 'Plainclothes Man' and 'Half Right' from Heatmiser's 1996 album Mic City Sons and the rare recording from a French radio broadcast of 'The Machine' from Elliott's high school band Stranger Than Fiction.
'2:45 A.M.' Either/Or (1997)
'Angeles' Either/Or (1997)
'Baby Britain' XO (1998)
'Between the Bars' Either/Or (1997)
'The Biggest Lie' Elliott Smith (1995)
'Can't Make a Sound' Figure 8 (2000)
'Christian Brothers' Elliott Smith (1995)
'Coast to Coast' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Dancing on the Highway' Basement era sessions (c. 2003)
'A Distorted Reality Is Now a Necessity to Be Free' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'The Enemy Is You' Either/Or era (c. 1997)
'Everybody Cares, Everybody Understands' XO (1998)
'Everything Means Nothing to Me' Figure 8 (2000)
'Going Nowhere' Either/Or era (c. 1997), officially released on New Moon (2007)
'Good to Go' Elliott Smith (1995)
'Happiness' Figure 8, 2000
'High Times' Either/Or era (c. 1997), officially released on New Moon (2007)
'How to Take a Fall' Either/Or era (c. 1997)
'I Better Be Quiet Now' Figure 8 (2000)
'I Can't Answer You Anymore' 3 Titres Inedits (French promo, 2000)
'I Didn't Understand' XO (1998)
'In the Lost and Found (Honky Bach)' Figure 8 (2000)
'King's Crossing' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'L.A.' Figure 8 (2000)
'Last Call' Roman Candle (1995)
'Let's Get Lost' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Miss Misery' Good Will Hunting (soundtrack, 1997)
'Needle In the Hay' Elliott Smith (1995)
'No Name #2' Roman Candle (1995)
'O So Slow' Basement era sessions (c. 2003)
'Oh Well, Okay' XO (1998)
'A Passing Feeling' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Pictures of Me' Either/Or (1997)
'Pitseleh' XO (1998)
'Pretty Mary K' Figure 8 (2000)
'Roman Candle' Roman Candle (1995)
'Rose Parade' Either/Or (1997)
'Say Yes' Either/Or (1997)
'Shooting Star' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Son of Sam' Figure 8 (2000)
'Southern Belle' Elliott Smith (1995)
'Splitsville' Southlander (soundtrack, 2001)
'Strung Out Again' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Stupidity Tries' Figure 8 (2000)
'Sweet Adeline' XO (1998)
'True Love' Basement era sessions (c. 2003)
'Twilight' From a Basement on the Hill (2003)
'Waltz #2 (Xo)' XO (1998)
'The White Lady Loves You More' Elliott Smith (1995)
'You Make it Seem Like Nothing' Either/Or era live recording (c. 1996)


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Increasing the utilization of the ship and port infrastructure by Perseus
By marinefields	April 8, 2021 April 16th, 2021 No Comments
Home » News » Increasing the utilization of the ship and port infrastructure by Perseus
In recent years a lot of discussion takes place about port call synchronisation, a challenge that involves mainly two parties the port and the ship. That are driven by different logics. A shipping companies' fleet visit many ports while a port is visited by many ships of different trades pursued by different shipping companies.[1] Although, this might seem very similar the priorities from each end are totally different even if both perspectives build upon the same information pieces forming holistic structures of situational awareness.
It is also to be acknowledged that there is a trend in the maritime sector to empower networks of networks to become connected. This may concern ports becoming connected to each other, cargo owners becoming connected to ports, and shipping companies' fleet operating centres to become connected to port's operation centres.
To support that the ship as infrastructure as well as the different infrastructures of the port are utilised to a maximum it is thus a need for a digital data sharing platform. Perseus, provided by MarineFields, has been developed to support such emerging development of which time stamps of different kinds are shared within local communities (networks) and between such networks. To support the actor's, within such networks, coordination and synchronization activities those timestamps need to concern both actuals and forecasts, need to be continually updated, and concern both operations and movements.
The Ship Perspective: Coordination and synchronization by Perseus
Shipping companies require their fleet to be utilised to the maximum which means that the shipping company has a desire to keep the ship in operations, which includes its just-in-time arrival to the port, being served by the port with as little waiting times as possible and get on the move to the next port of destination as soon as possible.
It is therefore paramount for the shipping company to be well-informed about when the port would be open to provide services to visiting ships. By the digital infrastructure of Perseus, opportunities are offered for shipping companies to get continuous updates on the capabilities of the port to serve the ship. It is paramount for the shipping company to get updated on the availability of the infrastructure and resources that is to be used at the port of destination utilized by other (previous) visiting ships.
The Port Perspective: Coordination and synchronization by Perseus
At the same time, ports are interested to have their port infrastructure utilized to a maximum at the same time as optimal value is provided to its visitors. This means that the different actors in the port contributing with value to its visitors do have a desire to get an overview of the forecasted utilization of the port infrastructure. As ships' previous visits to ports many times are disrupted and that movements might be affected by congestions and bad weather, it becomes essential that the port with its actors is continually updated with the progress, plans, and disruptions of ships movements towards the port. Real-time updated data on ship movements and the progress of them being served in previous ports becomes critical for the port of destination for their possibilities act flexible. By the digital infrastructure of Perseus, such continuous updates would be offered to the port to secure that visiting ships are provided with high service value by securing that the ships are served at the point of arrival. Real-time updated data is key to empower the ports in its re-planning processes.
To secure that both the shipping company can optimize its use of its fleet as well as for the port with its actors can optimize its use of its infrastructure and resources, it is key to have access to data that is outside the scope of its own operations. Both sides do need to get continuous update on progress, plans, and disruptions of the other party for its situational awareness and to enable good planning arriving at maximum utilization of the infrastructure.
Perseus both provides a digital data sharing environment for the instant sharing of timestamps associated to ships' visits to ports. Perseus supports common situational awareness to emerge for local information sharing communities (networks) as well as providing opportunities for networks to be connected to other networks in a trusted environment. Perseus has the capability for the different actors engaged in ships' port visits, both on the ship side and on the port side to provide and consume time stamps. It also comes with ship as well as port centric applications to be consumed by different types of actors as well as providing opportunities for third-party developers to surface new types of applications.
Perseus neutral nature allows for each actor to empower their competitive advantage and expanding its connectivity and digital data sharing outside its own safe zone.
[1] Lind M., Becha H., Simha A., Larsen S. E., Ben-Amram E., Gnass M. (2021) Port call optimization: Two sides of the same coin, Smart Maritime Network, 25/2-2021 (https://smartmaritimenetwork.com/2021/02/25/port-call-optimisation-two-sides-of-the-same-coin/)
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