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Malus, Stephen Louis
, a distinguished mathematician, philosopher, and military engineer, was born at Paris July 23, 1775. His first education was principally directe'd to classical and polite literature, and at seventeen years of age he composed a tragedy in five acts, called "The Death of Cato." These pursuits, however, did not prevent him from a study apparently not very compatible, that of the mathematics; for at the above age he passed an examination which gained him admittance into the school of engineers. After having distinguished himself there by his genius for analysis, he was about to leave it in quality of officer of military engineers, but was rejected on political grounds, and as this repulse deprived him of all hope of promotion there, he repaired to the army in the north, where he was incorporated in the 15th battalion of Paris, and was employed as a common soldier in the fortifications of Dunkirk. The officer of engineers, who superintended those works, perceiving that Malus was deserving of a better station, represented his merits to the government, and he was recalled and sent to the Polytechnic school, where he was soon appointed to the analytic course in the absence of M. Monge. Being now re-established in his | former rank at the date of his first nomination, he succeeded almost immediately to that of captain, and was employed at the school at Metz as professor of mathematics.
It was at this period (1797), that his military career commenced, and in the army of the Sambre and Meuse he was present at the passage of the Rhine. The same year he formed an attachment to the lady who afterwards became his wife. She was the daughter of the chancellor of the university of Giessen; but honour and duty prevented him from then realising his wishes. He was obliged to embark for Egypt, and assisted at the battles of Chebreis, and of the Pyramids. He was chosen member of the Institute of Cairo, but his life was too active and busy to allow him to indulge his taste for the sciences. One only occasion presented itself, of which he knew how to take advantage. In a reconnoitre on which he was ordered along with M. Lefevre, engineer of bridges and causeways, he had the satisfaction to discover a branch of the Nile, hitherto unknown to travellers, and to draw a description and map of a country where no Frenchman had penetrated since the crusades; and the memoir which he wrote on this subject forms part of the first volume of "La Decade Egyptienne." But it was as a military engineer that he principally distinguished himself during this memorable expedition, particularly during the dangers of all kinds which attended him in Syria, and at the siege of El-Hariscb, and Jaffa, where he filled the office of engineer. After the capture of this town, he received orders to repair the fortifications, and to establish military hospitals. Here he was attacked by the plague, of which he had the good fortune to cure himself without any foreign assistance. Scarcely recovered, he hastened to Damietta on business, and from thence marched against the Turks who had landed at Lisbech; and was present at the battle of Heliopolis and Coraim, and at the siege of Cairo. After other movements, which will be found in the history of that expedition, he embarked at Aboukir, and arrived in France in Oct. 1801.
Although exhausted by so many fatigues, and by the dreadful diseases which had undermined his constitution, he did not neglect his promise to his mistress, but married her soon after his arrival, and their union, though short, was happy. About the time of his marriage, Malus gained new celebrity by a work in which be treated all the | optical questions which depend on geometry, and in which he expounded and calculated all the phenomena of reflection and refraction, and followed the ray of light through all its various courses. This production called the attention of the learned to the phenomenon of double refraction, which had occupied Huygens and Newton; and hopes were entertained of obtaining an explanation of a fact which had defied the penetration of the greatest geniuses. The Institute of France made it the subject of a prize, which ]VIalus gained, and shewed that to the analytical knowledge of which he had given proofs in his first work, he could unite the patience, the skill, and the sagacity, which constitute a great philosopher. By very nice experiments he discovered a remarkable and totally unknown property of light, that is, the resemblance between the loadstone and a particle of light, the latter of which he found to acquire polarity and a determined direction. This success opened the doors of the Institute to him, where he supplied the place of a philosopher whose name had been immortalized by a brilliant discovery (Montgolfier).
Malus was a member of the legion of honour, and under director of the fortifications at Antwerp in 1804; underdirector of the barracks in the department of the Seine, in 1809; member of the committee of fortifications, and major of engineers, in 1810. In 1811 he was second in command, director of the studies of the Polytechnic school, in which he performed for several years, to the satisfaction of the directors and pupils, the arduous duties of examiner. These various occupations did not prevent him from continuing the ingenious experiments on which his fame was to be chiefly founded, and which procured him the Copley niedal from our royal society.
The activity of Malus was equal to so many different pursuits. Though he carried in his habit the seeds of that severe illness which was so soon to terminate his life, scarcely a week elapsed without his submitting to the Institute new fruits of his researches and his name being attached to the phenomenon of polarised light, which he discovered, all future discoveries of this kind must recall the remembrance of the philosopher who first opened this new road, and who, if he had lived, would have probably completed the theory of light. He died February 24th, 1812, in the thirty-seventh year of his age, a loss which cannot be sufficiently deplored, as his learning, his genius, | and indefatigable industry, afforded every hope that length of years would have added to his discoveries, and extended the boundaries of science. His discovery of the polarisation of light by oblique reflection is perhaps the most important that optics has received since the discovery of the achromatic telescope. 1
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Restoring My Father's Meyers Aero Commander
May 23, 2013 by Mark Young
I've had the opportunity to contribute to the development of multibillion dollar GPUs in my various engineering and management roles at NVIDIA. Helping to bring these complex chips to market is incredibly rewarding. And seeing what scientists do with them is awe inspiring.
Yet, when I had the chance to work on a far smaller project – restoring a historic aircraft with which I had a personal history – I just couldn't pass it up.
The Meyers/Aero Commander 200 is the kind of plane that delights seasoned aviation buffs. Only about 120 of the single-engine, prop-driven airplanes were built. Originally designed by pioneering aviator Al Meyers in the '60s, it was renowned for its clean lines and ability to match up against the fastest four-seat, single-engine planes of its day.
While it's an amazing plane by any measure, this specific plane is special to me because it had been my father's for more than 30 years.
On our yearly trips flying from New Mexico to Washington state to visit my grandparents, I would serve as both navigator and relief pilot. Long before I had my pilot's license, I discovered the joy of flight sitting atop a phone book so I could see over the instrument panel. The last time I flew with my dad, nearly three decades ago, was in the Meyers.
Opening the Hangar
Built for speed, the plane was once owned by Indy 500-winning race car driver Johnny Rutherford III — the plane's number, N111JR, reflects his ownership. My father, a former Air Force pilot who'd flown F-105 fighter jets during the Vietnam War, purchased it in the mid-1970s and tuned it for even more performance. He was winning air races in the plane until medical issues forced him to mothball it in 1997.
After my father passed away in 2010, I traveled back to New Mexico to help my sister organize his estate. When visiting the airport to sort out what had become of the plane, I had no idea what to expect.
The Meyers sees its first daylight in years.
Opening the hangar, we found the plane covered by a thick layer of dust, surrounded by half a lifetime's worth of my father's projects. The plane looked pretty good, though closer inspection revealed the effect of years spent languishing in the darkness.
Some of the restoration challenges were obvious: rubber in the hydraulic system hoses and vacuum-based autopilot was dried and cracked, the vinyl interior was brittle and the radios were conspicuously missing. Even the jacks the plane was resting on had failed, damaging a component of the landing gear.
Other problems were hidden, although not entirely unexpected. Airplanes need to be flown regularly to keep the engine well lubricated. With the Meyers sitting for more than a decade, rust had formed inside the engine, which would need to be completely rebuilt or replaced.
Planes are trickier than tinkering with cars, where there are few regulations to consider. Strict U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations apply to almost all changes. Guidelines have to be followed and documentation recorded before a mothballed plane is allowed to fly again.
Early on, I'd asked my mechanics if it would be possible to observe some of the restoration. "If you're here, we'll put a wrench in one hand and a rag in the other," they replied. Admittedly, the "wrench" was sometimes a shop broom, but they understood my enthusiasm and let me participate in some of the work while under their supervision.
The first stage involved removing all inspection plates and panels, the interior and the engine. Because the plane is rare, and documentation sparse, the work was akin to archaeology. Every component was photographed before being removed to streamline reassembly. All cables, wires and hoses were tagged with descriptive labels. It was an amazing education that allowed me to deepen my understanding of every inch of the plane.
Rebuild or Replace?
One major decision was whether to rebuild or replace the engine. Flying with a brand new engine was attractive, though more expensive. Rebuilding would save some money and reuse some components that were now "seasoned" by previous heat cycling in the engine. In the end, I decided for the rebuild, and only later discovered that several major components could not be overhauled and would require replacement, overwhelming the price of a new engine.
This costly decision points to a paradox of restoration: sometimes there is no way to discern the most efficient way forward before actually making the decision. Any regret I have is tempered by knowing that rebuilding the engine was truer to the spirit of the project.
Despite setbacks and surprises, the work made great progress over the months. The engine was reinstalled, the entire hydraulic system, autopilot and control cables were replaced, and the landing gear was completely overhauled.
Ready for Takeoff
Whenever I've been asked when the plane would fly again, my answer has always been the same: "When it's ready." Each week brought the plane closer to the flight testing that would sign it off for the trip to California. But some weeks I wondered if it's easier to schedule chip programs than an aircraft restoration.
The 200 in the air over Arizona.
Someone once asked me if I could have simply bought another plane that had already been restored for less time, effort and money than it is taking to restore the Meyers. The answer – absolutely, positively, without a doubt – is yes.
However, my goal wasn't just to own a plane. My goal was to restore my father's Meyers and a piece of aviation history. It's about having the passion and commitment to bring a classic airplane, and a piece of my own personal history, back to life.
On April 11, 2013, over the high desert of New Mexico, the Meyers again took to the skies.
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A mish-mash of truth and reality
This entry was posted in News & Articles on December 7, 2008 by Admin
By Amina Jilani
Probably the two most irresponsible nations in the world are India and Pakistan, the large and smaller neighbour, which have for over six decades never ceased to sling mud or missiles at each other over their common garden wall. They are set in their ways and this worries the world, rightly so because both possess nuclear arsenals whose build-up should never have been allowed.
For the past ten days the subject of Mumbai has taken over the media, thousands of columns of newsprint and uncountable hours of commentary by those self-appointed 'experts' who dominate the numerous talk shows have been dedicated to the unknown – and the international media has added its share.
All is conjecture and sensationalism – apart, that is, from the eyewitness reports of the murderous and barbaric happenings in Mumbai during the last days of November. No one but the actual terrorist killers and their programmers knows what is what or what is not what. Accusations are hurled which have little basis that can be substantiated and theories are expounded that will probably never be proven.
India is clueless – it only thinks it knows. Pakistan may possibly not be as clueless. It is not beyond the realms of reason to suspect that some of the 'non-state actors' (as President Asif Zardari dubs terrorists) have links to or bases in Pakistan. After all, we do admit to ourselves and the world that we are beset by terrorism (as is India), that we are waging a war against the terrorist Taliban who have occupied FATA and the NWFP and are making inroads elsewhere.
Pakistan, the state, cannot cope with the onrush of the Taliban and the endless talk of protecting the sovereignty of the country is but endless talk and is taken with a large pinch of salt by our benefactors and mentors, and by many within the country. The frequent public protests about incursion by the US forces are for internal consumption only as it is widely believed, and reported, that the government reached a tacit agreement with the US that unmanned Predator aircraft will be allowed to attack suspect terrorist targets – just one of the reasons why Zardari is where he is.
Likewise, the state is helpless when it comes to controlling the main suspects singled out by India and the world as being behind the Mumbai massacres. When it cannot deal with recommendations made by the Council of Islamic Ideology which would make life easier for the downtrodden women of the land, when it cannot deal with extremist obscurantist blasphemy, Hudood and other laws which incite violence and murder in the name of religion, then it obviously cannot deal with outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad.
This government, and past governments, have gone along with the ruling myth of an Islam that exists only in the warped minds of brainwashed militants and their supporters and nurturers who violently oppose the challenges and realism of tolerance and modernity. Our governments have allowed thousands of madrassas to exist and function in which the youth of the country are taught that they should die rather than live for their religion.
The national mindset glorifies the military and is happy to have the streets of its country decorated with clapped-out guns and cannons, models of missiles, aircraft and submarines. And yet, on the other hand, it longs for green cards and dual nationality, which will enable it to live a safer life than in mirthless Pakistan where the enemies of tolerance, live-and-let-live, joy and laughter prevail.
Some of the main suspects cited by the Indian and international media are said to be in Pakistan, living a free and easy life. Maulana Masood Azhar, famed for the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane, jailed by the Indians and then freed under a hostage deal, was educated at Karachi's Jamia Binoria madrassa in the days when it was recruiting fighters for the Afghan war against Soviet occupation. His Jaish-e-Muhammad is known for its ties with Al-Qaeda. Dawood Ibrahim, designated as a global terrorist, is ranked fourth on Forbes' list of the most wanted men in the world. He reportedly has homes in Karachi and Islamabad.
Hafiz Muhammad Sayeed founded the Lashkar-e-Taiba in 1989 to fight for the liberation of Kashmir and is now based in the Punjab. According to a December 1 editorial in The Times (London): "Pakistan's fragile new government has failed utterly to stop LeT and similar terrorist groups operating with impunity on its territory. There are even reports that the government recently approved the purchase of an armoured four-wheel drive for the LeT leader, Hafiz Muhammad Sayeed. President Zardari should pledge to arrest him forthwith. ISI obstruction might render such a pledge no more than a gesture, but it would still matter. Mr Zardari's first step must be to show earnest of intent."
Zardari, speaking on CNN with Larry King on December 2, reiterated the fact that Pakistan is a victim of terrorism (he called it "this war") and cited the example of his wife (whose assassination by unknown assailants has propelled him into the precarious position he occupies). He pledged that his government (as opposed to that of Yousuf Raza Gilani) would take action against any "stateless actors" proven to be involved in the Mumbai horror, and echoed his ambassador in Washington when he confidently stated that "democracies don't go to war."
The writer is a freelance columnist
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The Secret World of the Palestinian Authority
by Bassam Tawil
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The failure of the donors -- mainly the US and the EU -- to demand accountability and transparency from the Palestinian Authority has deprived Palestinians of a significant part of the funds.
It has also encouraged Palestinian leaders to continue pocketing millions of dollars, enriching their private and hidden bank accounts.
The Palestinians, of course, are the primary victims in this story.
A report published this week offers a rare glance into the secret world of the Palestinian Authority (PA), which was established in 1994 in accordance with the Oslo Accords signed between Israel and the PLO.
Headed by Mahmoud Abbas, the PA has since received billions of dollars in aid from the US, EU and several other donor countries.
However, the failure of the donors to demand accountability and transparency from the Palestinian Authority has deprived Palestinians of a significant part of the funds. It has also encouraged Palestinian leaders to continue pocketing millions of dollars, enriching their private and hidden bank accounts.
One would have expected the Western donors to have woken up and noticed that Palestinian leaders are misusing the taxpayer money they send.
One would have expected the Americans and Europeans to come to Abbas and his cronies, bang on the table, and demand that they start using and investing money for the welfare of their people, and not for their friends and family members.
The report, published by the Coalition For Accountability And Integrity (AMAN), established in 2000 by a number of civil society organizations working in the field of democracy, human rights, and good governance, shows that the Western donors have learned nothing from their past mistakes.
The report also shows that the Palestinian Authority remains the same corrupt body it has been since its inception more than twenty years ago.
Under Yasser Arafat, the PA was plagued with widespread corruption and mismanagement. His successor, Mahmoud Abbas, has followed in this tradition and, despite his repeated promises, the Palestinian Authority remains as corrupt as ever.
Why should Abbas and his associates work to improve the living conditions of their people if those who are pouring billions of dollars on them continue to turn a blind eye to financial and administrative corruption in the PA they are funding?
Entitled "Integrity and Combating Corruption: Palestine 2017," the AMAN report reviews the status of corruption and lack of transparency and accountability in the Palestinian Authority during 2017.
It is one of the most comprehensive reports looking into the widespread corruption and squandering of public funds by the Palestinian Authority leadership.
The report found, for example, that the Palestinian Authority had invested $17.5 million in building a "presidential palace" for Abbas. The palace is built on an area of 4,700 square meters.
After facing criticism over the project, Abbas decided to convert the palace into a huge national library.
Here is what the report had to say about the grandiose project:
"Honorable as it may sound to convert the presidential palace into a public library, it remains to be the epitome of misuse of public funds as well as a bad example of lack of prioritization. And although the idea of building a hospitality palace for official foreign delegations is not evil in itself, it is not and never was a priority for Palestinians, given the urgent need to finance vital services such as health and education. This is apart from the chronic financial crisis plaguing the Palestinian Authority. And while recognizing the importance of a national library, the idea of converting the palace to one is detrimental, since it would cost more than building a new library from the start due to the construction and re-construction details it involves."
The 83-year-old Abbas could have invested the $17.5 million in building a new hospital or creating new jobs for his people, but he chose to build a palace for his cohorts and himself on a hilltop on the outskirts of Ramallah.
Was the palace part of Abbas's plan for a quiet, comfortable and luxurious retirement? The idea of converting the palace into a national library is equally ridiculous. For the Palestinians, a new school or hospital is more urgently needed than a library. Besides, at this point, the Palestinians hardly need a library that looks like a royal palace.
Pictured: Mahmoud Abbas' $17.5 million "presidential palace" near Ramallah. After facing criticism over the project, Abbas decided to convert the palace into a huge national library. (Image source: Palestinian Economic Council for Development and Reconstruction)
Here is another example provided by the report concerning the Palestinian Authority's practice of squandering public money: paying the salaries and expenses of a non-existent airline called "Palestine Airlines."
It said that "hundreds of employees of this company continue to receive salaries and allowances from the Palestinian Authority, although the company is not registered as a company in accordance with Palestinian law."
The budget for this company, the report found, is included in the budget of the Palestinian Ministry of Transportation, but with no specific details of how the money is spent.
The "Palestine Airlines" employees are not the only civil servants who are paid despite not working and their being employed by a company that does not really exist. According to the report, members of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), the Palestinians' parliament, have also been benefiting from monthly salaries, despite the parliament having been paralyzed for more than a decade as a result of the dispute between Abbas's ruling Fatah faction and Hamas.
"The continuation of the dysfunction of the PLC, in 2107, posed the biggest challenge to formal accountability and oversight of the government's performance in terms of management of public funds and public affairs in general," the report stated. In 2017, the report revealed, the Palestinian Authority spent more than 39 million shekels (about $11 million) on the PLC. Half of the money went to salaries for the Palestinian lawmakers even though they have not been working for more than a decade. The report continued:
"It is the right of citizens to inquire about the feasibility of these expenses without tangible results of the role of the PLC, and its failure to hold sessions that include members of Parliament in the West Bank and Gaza, in accordance with the law... Results of the government's plans did not show restraint in the continuing financial crisis of the PA, nor rationalization of public expenditures, or control over procurement and administrative and operational expenditures. In addition, talk of austerity continued without carrying out any serious implementation steps."
The report also found continued flaws in the structure of the Palestinian Authority security apparatus. The increase in the number of high-ranking officers had a negative impact on the performance of the security forces. In addition, this increase in the numbers placed an added burden on the public budget. The percentage of officers in three security apparatuses accounted for 50% of all officers in the Palestinian Authority's eight security forces.
The report found that corruption has also extended to the purchase of vehicles for Palestinian officials and their family members and friends. "Influential persons in senior positions were granted tax exemptions with legal basis for approval," the report found. "The amount of wasted funds is enormous." Here, it is worth noting that the Palestinian Authority law allows Palestinian terrorists who spent more than 20 years in Israeli prison to receive, one time only, a free car. This, of course, is in addition to the Palestinian Authority's policy of paying salaries to families of Palestinian prisoners and "martyrs."
According to the report, "political corruption has deepened in the Palestinian case due to the presence of two authorities, one in the West Bank and the other in the Gaza Strip." This division, which is the result of the Hamas-Fatah power struggle, has harmed Palestinian lives on many levels and negatively affected public funds, human rights and freedoms, and development as the two governments took decisions and measures to weaken each other.
In 2017, the Palestinian Authority's Anti-Corruption Commission received 430 complaints, but only 21 were referred to the prosecution's office, the report noted. "This indicates that the commission, its staff and follow-up mechanisms are slow," it added. "As for the nature of the cases, they ranged from embezzlement to abuse of power to fraud to breach of trust and bribery." The largest proportion of those accused of corruption crimes were employees in the governmental public sector.
The report also took to task the Palestinian Authority for the way it approved its 2017 budget. The full version of the budget was not made public; only revenues and expenditures were presented with no details as to allocations for each ministry. Nor did the budget law include a table illustrating the Palestinian Authority's debts and loans or propose a plan for the collection of payments of these debts and loans. In addition, contributions and investments of the Palestinian Authority in local and non-local companies were also not clarified.
The Western media completely ignores such reports. By doing so, Western journalists are betraying their own people by failing to inform them how their foreign-aid money is being embezzled and squandered by corrupt Palestinian leaders. The Palestinians, of course, are the primary victims in this story. They live in poverty as their leaders scrabble to misappropriate public funds. The lives of the Palestinians could have been much better had their leaders been held accountable for their actions.
For Palestinians, to confront the dictators in Ramallah and the Gaza Strip means nothing short of putting one's life on the line. Yet the same is not true for the international community, including Western mainstream media.
Why, then, do they continue to look the other way as Abbas constructs gilded mansions for himself and his buddies? Perhaps because they are too busy digging up dirt about Israel. But when journalists close their eyes and ears, enabling the theft of American and European taxpayer money by despotic Palestinian leaders who continue to injure their own people, the tinsel begins to tarnish on the golden world of the Palestinian Authority.
Bassam Tawil is a Muslim based in the Middle East.
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Tony Clarke • Apr 2, 2018 at 15:34
The PA is laughing at the west while squandering the financial aid. I can't make up my mind whether they are experts at making themselves look the underdogs or the western governments are stupid. It's probably a bit of both. Their hated towards the Israelis is historic & will never stop no matter how much stick or how many carrots dished out by the west, and Russia is loving it & when the timing is right they will use it greatly to their advantage. The only saving grace is God's plan because he we certainly will play a big part in this be assured.
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Owen Morgan • Mar 30, 2018 at 21:01
In British government, at every level, there is a mentality that every last penny in every budget must always be spent. To admit that you can't find a way to consume the budget is a betrayal of civil servants and ministers (not of the taxpayers, of course, but they voted Brexit, so who cares?). The pseudo-Conservative Prime Minister, David Cameron, made this problem worse, by specifically ring-fencing expenditure earmarked for the Department for International Development. In effect, the virtue-signallers at DfID are obliged by law to find ways to spend billions of pounds every year and they don't struggle too hard to find worthy recipients.
Laurence Tauber • Mar 30, 2018 at 09:52
The amounts paid to the PA are intended to be bribes under the cover of aid. Accordingly, the donors don't really care whether the funds are misused.
Joseph Feld • Mar 29, 2018 at 14:15
Looks like Trump finally demands accountability. The UK and EU must follow suit on behalf of the USA, UK and EU taxpayers. Abbas is now in the 13th year of his four year term as president !!!! Has no one in the PA noticed ?
SaEFan Joseph Feld • Mar 30, 2018 at 10:53
As soon as Abbas leaves his position, vertically or horizontally, things will have a chance to change. It will surprise me not at all if the ones to "feel the change" will be the ones to oppose the new ruler. Some things will trickle down for sure - that is the way of new rulers. Then the new cronies will replace the old ones and the cycle returns to normal.
Marina • Mar 29, 2018 at 14:02
This is where "regime change" might work for everybody's benefit. I've heard that we have some specialists who might have some ideas about it.
John Lemon • Mar 29, 2018 at 13:38
The donors to the Palestinians need to wake up. They say that foreign aid is where we take money from the poor in our countries and send it to the rich in the Third World. Palestine is one example of this embezzlement of money from donor countries.
Juanita Skelton • Mar 29, 2018 at 12:56
Such is the norm for government officials everywhere, including here in the USA. The pervasiveness of the corruption is unprecedented but still NO ONE does anything.
These Palestinians are not abused by Israel. It has been for a very long time a very corrupt conflict. It is conflated by the financial excesses of PA persons.
I think that global leadership everywhere knows that to focus on this corruption in an effort to end corruption would then cause the media lens to turn on their corruption. Nothing worse than getting caught with your hands in the "cookie jar" while pointing the finger at someone else, yes??? It isn't even about hypocrisy. It is all about keeping the "cookie jar" open.
Dorothy Davies • Mar 29, 2018 at 12:25
Thanks to Bassan Tawil for making this outrage public. Western bureaucracy is in such a state that the right hand does not know what the left is doing and payments continue to be made while presumably the politicians are agonising over whether they dare attempt to make changes. Meanwhile the general public senses that things are wrong but lacks facts, due to media cover-ups. It is infuriating.
Henry • Mar 29, 2018 at 11:33
It proves that PA supporters are really more anti-Israel and anti-semitic than concerned about the welfare of the Palestinians
Odo Saunders • Mar 29, 2018 at 11:10
I am afraid that the Western media is too biased in favour of the Palestinian Authority to care about these financial injustices.
Michael Waugh • Mar 29, 2018 at 10:06
It seems the EU, for one, is as careless and generous with its funds as they are with enriching the MEPs and other freeloaders in the EU.
I understand that the Palestinians spend a lot on weapons and explosives as well as corruption amongst PLA leaders (past and present). It is a pity they don't spend more on health and education. I understand the minimum of useful work is done in their part of the country. Bomb making ?
Jack Thomas • Mar 29, 2018 at 07:29
The only way to stop this abuse is to cease all foreign aid except for ad hoc directly funded disaster relief. After all, given the apparent level of corruption, those who it is meant to benefit will see little or no difference.
Ken Besig • Mar 29, 2018 at 05:58
The corruption of the Palestinians authority is only exceeded by the corrupt complicity of the UN, EU, etc, and the media outlets. Besides, corruption is rampant throughout the Arab world and it is well known that in order for the West to play with the Arabs, the West has to pay, so that's what they do. And by now, the entire Israeli/Arab peace process is so riddled with corruption that it will never go anywhere.
Albert Reingewirtz • Mar 29, 2018 at 05:28
What is needed is a big broom to cleanse the PA out of Yehouda and Shomron. BYe BYe PA! No one will miss your Islamic terror.
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by Amir Taheri
Lebanon Wants an End to Iranian Occupation
by Khaled Abu Toameh
Restart, Reset or Renew? The Strategy against Iranian Nuclear Ambition
by Peter Schweizer
Europe's Migrant Crisis
Iranian Nuclear Program
Persecution of Minorities
Threats to Free Speech
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Every studio has its own assigned parking place space. The studio also has its own water supply, gas supply, heating system, living room furniture, 140 cm bed (simple our double), covers (you just have to bring your sheets). There is a place for you to eat in the room : there is a table and chairs. TV equipment, private bathroom (sink, bathtub, toilet and bidet).
Terrific Terraces and kitchens !
You will have a terrace with a table and chairs facing south. A washing machine is also available for you to clean your laundry. A kitchen with a sink, fridge, microwave, oven, coffee machine, plates and silverware are available for your comfort.


Before undergoing plastic surgery at our Beverly Hills clinic, you'll need to prepare. Our comprehensive guide will help guide you in your preparation both before and after your procedure. Please read this guide first, and then request a consultation with Dr. David Sayah to discuss your individual needs.
We will do all we can to provide personalized, individual care, making every provision for your comfort while maintaining the highest degree of medical excellence. Reading this material and following its suggestions will add tremendously to the experience. We want this experience to be as comfortable and gratifying as possible, so please call us if we can provide any other assistance.
We will provide you with a list of lab tests or x-rays that will be required before surgery from your doctor. You must have all of your laboratory tests, primary physician visit and specialist consultations (ophthalmologist, cardiologist, etc.) completed by two weeks before surgery. Please follow-up with your primary physician shortly after your visit to assure they have sent all of your documents to our office.
Your surgery date and procedure details will be confirmed this week.
Questions you may have should be answered at this point.
We will review your medical records including pre-operative clearance by your primary care physician to be sure all of your health issues such as Hypertension and allergies have been addressed. If applicable, insurance pre-authorization for your procedure needs to be received by our office. While we will be in regular contact with your insurance company to obtain their payment authorization, you are your best advocate. Please contact your insurance company and encourage them to process your file as soon as possible. All of your post-operative follow-up appointments will be scheduled at this point for your convenience.
Payment for your procedure is due at this time.
Smoking: the earlier you quit smoking, the better.
Alcohol: If you are a regular or heavy drinker, try to eliminate or cut down to a minimal level. Alcohol causes easy bruising, lessens the ability of the liver to metabolize medications and interferes with the general healing process.
Facials, steaming masks or other skin irritants if you are undergoing facial surgery.
Getting run-down. Eat well, get sufficient sleep and avoid being around anyone who is sick.
Women MUST be certain that they are not pregnant before surgery.
Arrange for childcare, pet care and mail pick-up.
Refer to the "Comfort Station" section. Shop for regular household items and any extras you may need for your recovery.
Men who are having facelift surgery should let their sideburns grow at this time.
If you are going to the hospital for surgery and have not already called the admitting department to confirm your arrangements, do so at this time.
Check your personal calendar for birthdays, meetings, etc.; that will require your attention during your surgery or recovery period.
Notify the office if you develop any skin infections, boils, or pustules around your anticipated surgery site or if you become ill within a week before your operation.
Arrange a family member or friend to assist you at home for at least the first 24 hours after surgery. If you wish, we can arrange an experienced nurse to care for you during this time at your home or hotel. Another option one of the few post-surgical care centers our office recommends. You may not drive yourself home after any form of sedation or general anesthesia.
A little simple preparation and organization of your home recovery area will go a long way toward making you safer, more comfortable, and happier during your recovery. The following suggested purchases may be helpful to you, depending on the type of surgery you have and your expected recovery.
Stop all alcohol, smoking, coffee and tea (caffeine) consumption.
If you are having facial or scalp surgery, gently clean your ears with a water-moistened cotton-tipped applicator. Eliminate any impacted wax with Murine or Debrox ear wax remover to prevent the growth of bacteria (This is only to be done if there is a large burden of wax in ears).
If you are undergoing breast surgery, do not shave under your arms for three days before surgery.
You will have an appointment on the day before surgery to discuss your personal preferences and surgical plans in detail. Dr. Sayah will mark your surgical area today, so you have time to think about the particulars of your procedure.
After discussing your procedure and the associated risks and benefits, you will be asked to sign an informed consent form giving Dr. Sayah permission to perform your surgery.
Have a light, late night snack, preferably chicken or fish, which are high in protein.
If you are having morning surgery, do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before. You may rinse your mouth out with water but do not swallow it. When brushing your teeth, you may use mouthwash.
If you are having afternoon surgery, you may have a clear liquid breakfast such as juice, but nothing for six hours before surgery.
Pick up any required medications or prescriptions for after surgery.
Patients having a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure should start their bowel preparation.
Our anesthesiologist will call you today to review your planned procedures and health history to assure an excellent surgical experience.
If you have any last minute questions, feel free to contact our office again and again.
Do not use facial or body moisturizer. Men should avoid shaving. Brush your teeth, avoid swallowing any water.
Comfortable clothing that is loose, and buttons or zips up the front. A warm-up or jogging suit is ideal. Flat, comfortable shoes are also recommended.
Inform the nurse if you wear a wig, contact lenses, eyeglasses, false eyelashes, dentures, partial plates, loose teeth, etc.
The nurse will take your vital signs, ask some standard medical questions and have you sign a surgical consent form.
Our anesthesiologist will re-check your health history one more time to assure maximum safety.
Dr. Sayah will see you before surgery. He will again discuss your planned surgery, do markings on your skin in front of a mirror, and answer any questions you may have. He may also take additional photographs.
For relaxation, you will then be given a mild sedative.
The nurse will then bring you into a warm operating room.
The anesthesiologist will gently put you to sleep. Dr. Sayah performs most of his surgeries with sedation. You will breathe on your own while asleep during your procedure. Modern intravenous anesthesia techniques are extremely safe and comfortable.
Dr. Sayah will also administer a special long-acting local anesthetic to your surgical site. When you wake up, these areas will be numb. You will probably feel no discomfort. Once the local anesthetic wears off, most patients experience very little pain. Any discomfort is easily controlled by pain medication.
The following will be in your recovery room for your comfort and safety.
An oxygen mask may be lightly applied to your face to provide pure oxygen.
A blood pressure cuff may be attached to your upper arm. Your blood pressure reading is recorded by a computer which signals the doctor and nurse if a change is noted.
Dressings will be applied, depending on the type of surgery you have. You may also have a small drain, consisting of a small plastic tube connected to a drain bulb. This collects fluid and helps to decrease swelling and bruising. It will only be used if Dr. Sayah feels it is necessary and will be removed 24-48 hours later under local anesthetic. You may also have ace bandages on your legs to keep them warm. In the case of abdominal surgery, a bladder catheter may be used.
You must have someone drive you home after surgery if you have had any form of sedation or general anesthesia.
We recommend a pillow, blanket, and a box of tissues. Reclining the front passenger's seat will add to your comfort.
Driving slowly and cautiously is important. It is not unusual for the patient to feel light-headed.
Your temperature is over 101 degrees, with or without chills.
Excessive swelling with resultant tight, restrictive dressings, particularly if you see a large difference when comparing one side of your body to the other.
Excessive bleeding that will not stop. With oozing or bleeding, 10 minutes of direct pressureUu non-stop, on the area should be maintained. Remain calm. Call our office or have someone drive you to the emergency room.
Do not make any important decisions or sign any important papers for 24 hours after surgery. Refrain from alcohol or other sedating substances for at least 24 hours.
Physical activities: During the first day or two, take deep breaths and gently cough to exercise your lungs. Change positions in bed or while lying on the couch to decrease back discomfort. Try moving your legs from side to side and up and down and flexing your ankles intermittently. These activities will improve your circulation and decrease stiffness. Do not exert yourself the first few days after surgery, as this will increase swelling and bruising. Elevate your operative area and avoid lifting or bending as much as possible. If you have had a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty, you will need to walk with your back flexed at the hips to about 30 to 45 degrees. After a face or neck lift, you should avoid neck flexion or rotation. After facial surgery, you should sleep with your back elevated at 30 to 40 degrees using a wedge or pillows under your back. After breast or abdominal surgery, avoid sleeping on your sides. It is preferable that you slowly begin to resume your normal activities and progress a bit each day. Listen to your body. If you feel tired or sore when performing an activity, slow down or stop. You should not drive or operate heavy machinery for at least 24 hours after your procedure or after stopping your narcotic pain medications.
Getting up from bed: It is not unusual to feel lightheaded if you get up quickly. It is best to have someone assist you for the first day or two. Sit at the side of the bed for a minute or two until you gain your bearings, then stand up very slowly. If you have had breast enhancement, abdominoplasty or liposuction surgery, use a technique called "logrolling." Roll over gently on your side and bring your knees up. Slowly move your legs over the side of the bed until they are hanging down, then gently lift yourself into a sitting position by keeping your knees bent and pushing up on your elbows. Never walk alone if you feel light-headed. Ask for assistance. Don't forget to keep a nightlight and a chair in both your bedroom and your bathroom. You may feel a little helpless at this stage, as if you are moving in slow motion, but this will quickly pass.
Climbing stairs: Take one step at a time. Face the railing or banister and hold on with both hands. An assistant should walk behind you as you go up the stairs and in front of you as you come down. If you feel dizzy, sit down immediately without worrying about where you are.
Bathing: you must keep your surgical site clean and dry for at least 48 hours after the end of your surgery. If you have drains 48 hours after your surgery, you may not shower until all of your drains are removed.
Hair washing: Depending on your type of surgery, you may be unable to wash your hair for several days. If this is the case, you can use "No-Rinse" in place of shampooing. Unless instructed otherwise, you may gently brush your teeth and use mouthwash.
Compression garments: Compression garments should be removed every 2 hours for approximately 10-15 minutes to allow blood circulation at the site of surgery. You may leave your garments on overnight without removing them, so you enjoy a comfortable sleep.
As your appetite increases: Easily digested foods such as soups, low-fat ice cream, low-calorie milkshakes, pudding, yogurt, ground-up food, or even baby food. Avoid added salt, caffeine, spices, excessively fatty or salty foods, or high-fat dairy products. If you have had abdominal surgery, you may be given additional dietary instructions. Following facial surgery, you should adhere to a full liquid or a soft diet for one week. In particular: please avoid chewing on firm foods such as apples, pizza, thick steak or breast of chicken as we want your face to heal without too much repeat tension with firm chewing or wide mouth opening.
If you have undergone surgery inside your mouth, frequently rinse with Peridex. You should be on a liquid diet for 48 hours followed by a soft diet for an additional three days.
Two days following surgery: Take pain medication regularly, such as 1-2 Tylenol pills every four hours. Scientific evidence has proven that following surgery, a low but definite blood level of mild pain medication goes a long way toward controlling discomfort. Stronger pain medicine is available if you need it. Many patients find that their discomfort slightly increases late in the afternoon or evening. If you are not bothered by pain or discomfort or do not have trouble sleeping, you do not have to take pain or sleep medication.
Visitors: Family and friends are very important during the recuperation period. However, you may want to be left alone to sleep or rest. It is important to decide how often you will have visitors, and for how long.
Site swelling: As part of the healing process, your body absorbs extra fluids and nourishment during the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery. By the second day, you will notice an increase of swelling at your operative site. This is normal and will resolve over the next several days to several weeks. Elevating the area and applying icy cold compresses will help decrease swelling. Also, be sure your room is not too warm, as elevated air temperature will increase swelling.
Oozing: Small capillaries may continue to ooze for several days, and bruising is the result. Your body absorbs this fluid over the next week to ten days. As small blood cells break down during this absorption process, you may notice residual discoloration for a few weeks. This is rare and usually quite minimal. Limit direct sun exposure while bruising, and discoloration is present, as the sun will exacerbate these conditions. You may find relaxing in a warm tub very soothing. If you still have dressings, however, be sure they are kept dry or wait until they are removed. Usually, you may shower after two days, and bathe after one week.
Irritation to intravenous site: apply a warm moist washcloth can help to alleviate it.
Fever: You may continue to run a low-grade fever for a few days. It usually signifies that you need to take deeper breaths. If your temperature rises above 101 degrees, call the office.
Constipation: Mild constipation may occur caused by pain medication, inactivity, and surgery. Continue drinking plenty of liquids–six glasses of water or juice a day--and take one or two tablespoons of Metamucil or a comparable product each morning. A glass of prune juice or an ounce of Milk of Magnesia may also help.
Swelling: Beginning to resolve at this point. You may notice slight, shooting discomfort. This is a sign that nerves are returning to normal. Some firmness of the operative site is also normal while swelling is present. Remember that your stitches will still be tender.
Appetite: It may still be decreased. Continue to avoid excess salt, sugar, spices, fatty dairy products, and alcohol.
Activity: Rest as much as necessary. You may increase your level of activity each day, but stop when you feel tired. If you have had a tummy tuck, you should continue to walk with you back flexed, though every day you may stand gradually more erect.
Intimacy: Shortly after surgery, many patients desire closeness and intimacy with the one they love. Hugging, embracing, and kissing is certainly recommended. When you feel up to it, you may resume sexual activity. Explain to your partner that you must go very slowly and gently until your soreness resolves and you are totally recovered.
"The Blues": Almost everyone experiences symptoms of mild depression or anxiety during recovery, usually about five days postoperative. You may find yourself short-tempered or withdrawn, lashing out angrily at family and friends or crying. The depression, which occurs after cosmetic surgery, is often the psychological response to reaching your goal and the time has come to move on to the next phase in life. You CAN get through this period by reminding yourself that what you are going through is perfectly normal. Keep yourself busy and your mind off your temporary appearance. You can probably think of dozens of projects you've been putting off that will fill up your time without tiring you out. Fresh air will make you feel better. Walking can also help to decrease depression, as well as speed up the healing process.
Stitches: During your first few visits, Dr. Sayah will change your dressings and give you helpful hints. Remember that wounds often heal with slight crustiness or swelling. Once your stitches have been removed, you will have regular postoperative follow-up appointments. Also, if after a few weeks you notice a few small absorbable surface stitches still left they are easily removed or often fall out on their own.
Makeup: If you have had facial surgery, you can use a standard cover-up makeup to hide black and blue areas. DO NOT put any makeup directly on any incision line.
Bruising: Your soreness and swelling are resolving, and your bruises are changing color as they, too, resolve. If the healing process seems to "plateau" for a few days, don't worry. Soon you'll notice your bruises fading again.
Activity: Your energy reserves may be very limited, and you may find that you still need to rest a great deal. Many patients go through a period of frustration because they don't look as good or feel as well as they would like. Be patient! Your body needs good 4-6 weeks to recover from the trauma of surgery. Gradually, you will feel better and require fewer and shorter rest periods.
Diet: Continue drinking plenty of juices. There is evidence that pineapple juice and tomatoes decrease bruising at this stage, so you might want to include these when planning your daily meals.
Constipation: If it continues, a daily ounce of Milk of Magnesia should help. If you are taking vitamins, particularly those with added iron, your stools may be dark.
Driving: Go out for a test-drive with a friend before setting out on your own. If you've had facial surgery, continue to use a sunblock on any exposed incision site.
Returning to work: Be careful not to overdo it. Your body will let you know if you try to do too much. If possible, begin by scheduling a shorter workday than usual, or take more breaks during the day. Try to postpone any meetings or projects that may be especially stressful.
Diet: You may resume Vitamin E supplements, Asian foods, papaya juice, meat tenderizers, and any other food associated with increased bruising. You may also take aspirin or aspirin-related products. As long as you are not taking any medications, you may drink light alcoholic beverages. You should still avoid excess salt and spices, as these cause your body to retain fluids and prevent the resolution of swelling.
Activity: Light exercise. Moderate to fast walking, stretching, and light lower extremity exercises should be started slowly. Do a bit more each day. Don't be discouraged if you are stiff and somewhat slow at first. The increase of body fluids during the past two weeks may result in temporary weakness and some muscle stiffness. If you have had a tummy tuck, you may walk perfectly erect at this point. Avoid rotation of your torso as this may stir up bleeding or oozing.
You will be instructed on self-breast massage if you have had a breast augmentation.
You should switch to warm compress at this point to minimize any further swelling or bruising.
Appearance: You are probably back to work now or, if you are a student, back in the swing of things at school. You may find yourself at a plateau stage where most of the swelling is resolved, and now you see little difference from day to day. You will be happier with your appearance every day.
Activity: Jogging, nautilus training, light aerobics and swimming in a pool is permitted. Continue to protect your skin from the sun by wearing hats, scarves, sunglasses or sunblocks. Avoid electrolysis or waxing around your operative sites for at least 10-12 weeks.
Emotionally: Patients feel they are back to normal–emotionally as well as physically. Whatever soreness remains at your surgical site is rapidly resolving and should be minor at this point. Keep in mind that it will take three months or longer before all swelling and asymmetry resolve.
Office Appointments: Dr. Sayah will closely check your progress throughout this period.
This program will improve the contour and final appearance of your incision lines.
Please DO NOT independently use any creams, treatments or vitamins on your incision lines without first checking with our office. Many of these treatments may actually worsen your scars.
Day 1-14: Characterized by slight oozing and crusting; bruising and soreness resolve in seven to ten days; ice compresses are helpful. See care instructions below.
Six weeks to six months: scars lose their redness, itchiness and tenderness gradually subside; areas flatten and begin to blend.
Topical cortisone, such as hydrocortisone 2'/2%, applied twice per day for 2-4 weeks.
Small injections of Kenalog, two to four treatments, two to four weeks apart.
In rare cases where permanent excessive scarring is still present after one year, surgical revision and/or radiation treatments can be used.
Frequently, during the administration of medical care, patients remain too quiet regarding their needs, recommendations, questions, and concerns. We encourage and desire your comments and are always open to ways we might better meet your needs. We would appreciate your telling us if you had a good experience. We also want to know if your experience was less than you expected. Dr. Sayah wants you to continue looking great your whole life. In addition to successful plastic surgery, many factors contribute to an attractive, youthful appearance.
If there is anything we can do, please contact our office.


EXCLUSIVE: Partnerships are the 'new age of sustainability', according to the director of global sustainable development at Heineken.
Speaking exclusively to edie, Michael Dickstein said that the planet's climate and resource challenges have become so vast that no one company or organisation can solve them alone.
The need for partnerships on an international, national and local level, is therefore one of the driving forces of Heineken's environmental strategy, Dickstein explained.
"It's not about putting a big bag of money on the table - it's about sharing knowledge and experience, and making sure that our partners and us have a complementary agenda," Dickstein said.
As a case in point, the Dutch brewer – Europe's largest – recently partnered with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to work on a range of industry-wide sustainability issues.
Together, the two organisations are focusing on water stewardship initiatives in water-stressed countries; also aiming to improve sustainable sourcing of raw materials and identify renewable energy sources for breweries in Africa.
Heineken is also a member of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform, which works to improve sustainability standards for supply chains, by creating self-assessment materials for farmers.
One of Dickstein's key responsibilities is making sure that these partnerships are delivering outcomes that Heineken couldn't achieve alone. Dickstein told edie there are key criteria that any potential partners have to meet.
"Firstly, the project has to match up to things we are doing," he said. "If I reached out to our stakeholders and told them we were engaging in sustainable coffee, they would raise their eyebrows, and say 'why are you doing that? That's not what Heineken is famous for'.
"Similarly, we were invited to join an initiative against the plastic soup in the Pacific Ocean - a great initiative and on a personal level I support this a lot. But when you look at our packaging, which is glass, steel and aluminium and hard steel for the kegs, there is no major connection there. So the relationship should help make an impact in the things we are already doing.
"The second condition is that the partners can help us achieve something that we couldn't do alone."
Dickstein believes Heineken's ambitious sustainability plan is ahead of the curve, but the rest of the world is set to catch up in the wake of the Paris climate talks in December.
He concluded: "You have seen important commitment from the bigger countries already and I'm confident that an agreement will be achieved that will change the world for the better.
"However, the real work starts after COP21, and putting any agreement into action on a day-to-day basis; making sure it isn't just something written on paper.
"The most important thing is that this information is in the hands of people making day-to-day decisions in our brands. It's a business tool not a sustainability tool."
Heineken's director of global sustainable development Michael Dickstein is among the expert speakers at edie's ninth annual Sustainability Leaders Forum which takes place on 19 November at the Hotel Russel in London.
Dickstein will be presenting a talk on the topic: 'Moving from stakeholder engagement to partnerships'.


2019 Ford Expedition was shown a couple months ago. It currently boasts an All New aluminum frame, it's bigger, but at the exact same time lighter. New Expedition has better fuel economy, also it includes a entirely new set of features. If you're thinking about when this allnew Expedition is going to be accessible for purchase, let us let you know. The sales of 2019 Expedition will start in autumn of this year.
In general size, is 4 inches longer whilst the wheelbase is prolonged by 3 inches. The bigger of 2 Expeditions, the Max variant, previously known as EL has grown by 1 inch while its wheelbase stays unchanged.
Both variations of the SUV will be powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo v 6. The transmission which includes this power train is ten-speed automatic. The new transmission in combination with v 6 units is predicted to improve fuel efficiency and towing capacity with this vehicle. The new Expedition comes at just a perfect period when the sales of this oversize vehicle are peaking.
The rivals against which Fors flagship SUV Will have a battle contrary are Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia. The Max Model of Expedition Will go against Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL.
On the inside, you are going to discover new rotary shifter positioned on the central console. The chairs in the 2nd row could be slipped into the front to be able to adjust room for legs and also to produce an entrance in the next row. How many passengers who can squeeze in this vehicle varies from seven to eight. It depends upon whether you wish two captain chairs or bench in the second row.
2019 Ford Expedition may be your initial large SUV out of the company that's been fully discredited in past fifteen years. Similar to the trucks in Fors fseries it currently features aluminum panels onto an All New framework. You have probably realized that the front end of the stairs out of bumper to the windscreen is distributed to Ford F-150. The rest of the arrangement is made from zero so as to accommodate independent rear suspension and the next row. It enabled their own SUV smooth ride and lots of room space.
Like we mentioned earlier 2019 Expedition will have plenty of new features. A few of these include adaptive damping that corrects the ride to accommodate conditions, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, parking assistance, trailer-connect assistance, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi as much as seven USB ports, four 12v outlets and one 110v.
And, if you are interested in the long run of Blue Oval company you'll be pleased to hear they're planning five new SUs. They are, (finally) new Bronco, subcompact EcoSport, one electric cross over and 2 that are not yet announced.
After being available for 10 years, the discontinuation of this present Expedition has been finally announced by Ford. The coming 2019 Ford Expedition will take its place and its release has been intended for the initial 1 / 2 of 2019. There have been plenty of rumors regarding the automobile so much and it seems that a number of them might well not be real. The Expedition will stay based on the chassis of this F-150 that entails it's going to use the all aluminum frame which made the truck therefore profitable. There will be differences though which we are going to share with you next.
The first actual prototypes of this new Ford Expedition 2019 have been spied a few weeks back and things are far more interesting than first reported. The plan looks new, the engines may surprise the tech involved will surely give it an edge. The purchase price is still not known but the motor vehicle will more than likely retain the pricing scheme of its predecessor. Expect the bottom model to begin around $47,000 that is right at which your contest is.
THE Exact AS THE F 150?
Even though the 2019 Ford Expedition will share the majority of its underpinnings with the truck, it seems that the running gear will be more new. The SUV will comprise a brand new suspension system that is targeted at making it a much convenient, and safer to drive, even car compared to before. The tow evaluations will change because of the. It still ought to manage to towing as much as 8,000 pounds but this is still more than 4,000 less than very same F-150. In addition to that, the Expedition will more than likely receive a busy suspension system, at the least as an alternative.
This is the most significant surprise for the majority people. The rumors and leaves all indicated at front ending equal to the F-150. This has been the case in the past at the same time so that it made sense. However, Ford is not going to stick to exactly the same recipe. The prototype found a little while ago is definitely having an entirely new frontend, something far more similar to this Explorer. The headlights, and grille for that matter, are swept backagain. The bumper seems more aerodynamic and also the fenders and hood give it a really muscular appearance. The buckle lineup can be lower compared to on the truck and the back end is a lot less bulky. The D and C columns seem to be vented out to get a truly upmarket appearance. The cabin will more than likely follow a very different fashion compared to truck. We expect here a lot of consequences from Fors crossovers.
The current model can be acquired with one 3.5 liter V6 engine. The newest 2019 Ford Expedition, on the other hand, might get two and three choices. The 3.5 liter V6 will go back. Because of this, the automobile ought to be capable of delivering around 19 to 20 MPG typically. The performance will also improve somewhat as a result of the massive weight reduction.
The only transmission which will probably be offered is more than likely to be Fors new 10 speed automatic. There are also some rumors suggesting a T a third powertrain. This is a 3-liter turbocharged diesel out of Jaguar. However, we are not convinced about it. While on the truck it'd earn a whole lot of sense, the Expedition isn't really suitable for this kind of engine.


Retiring Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller was honored with the first Dr. Ulder Tillman Commemorative Annual Award for public service.
Worcester County Health Officer Debbie Goeller has been honored by the state for her 25 years of service to improve Marylanders' lives.
Goeller, who is retiring this month, is the recipient of the first Dr. Ulder Tillman Commemorative Annual Award for Public Health Officers Community Service, the Maryland's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced in a news release.
Dr. Howard Haft, deputy secretary of public health, presented the award to Goeller.
Dr. Tillman served as Montgomery County's health officer for 13 years, until her unexpected death in January. The award will be displayed in the department with successive winners' names inscribed on it.
Goeller has served as health officer for the Worcester County Health Department for 25 years, making her the longest-tenured health officer in Maryland. Her leadership facilitated her health department becoming Maryland's first accredited health department.
» Helped open the Center for Clean Start — An intensive program for pregnant and postpartum women with issues involving substance use disorder. It is a regional program including women from Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. It provides dual diagnosis treatment and therapy, family education, onsite child care and halfway housing for some of the women who participate.
» Helped form a crisis response team — Formed in 1998, the 24/7 crisis response team has responded with law enforcement to assist people with psychiatric or substance use disorders who are in crisis.
» Helped establish tele-med services — These services, provided in conjunction with Sheppard Pratt Health System in 2004 to assist with a psychiatrist shortage, long before telemedicine services were available on the Eastern Shore.
» Helped create the Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Task Force — This task force, formed in 2004, comprised a multi-state, multi-agency, public/private industry group tasked with developing a practical guidance document incorporating U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommendations related to avian flu infection, control and surveillance for human illness.
» Helped create Maryland Access Point — Since 2005, this service has coordinated the services of the county's health department, Department of Social Services and Commission on Aging to better serve senior Marylanders.
» Helped provide primary care services — Begun in 2012, this effort provides behavioral health assistance to clients who lack a primary care provider.
» Helped establish a tri-county care coordination team — This effort sought to reduce diabetes-related utilization of hospitals' emergency department in 2013.
» Helped create a Lower Shore health insurance assistance program — This effort led to the provision of outreach, education, eligibility and enrollment assistance into insurance plans offered through Maryland's health exchange for Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties.
» Helped establish a dental clinic — This Worcester clinic, started in 2008, serves pregnant women and children who are low income, uninsured or who have participated in Medical Assistance programs.
"Health and Mental Hygiene honors Debbie Goeller for her vision and service. She has been a champion for public health services and her dedication to the citizens of Worcester County has been unwavering," said Haft.
The Worcester County Commissioners recently announced nurse Rebecca L. Jones as Goeller's successor. She is a nurse program manager who has worked at the county health department for 16 years.


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Q: Not able to import entities into datastore emulator I'm trying to restore a backup of my datastore entities into the emulator running on localhost.
I'm using the guide from this location https://cloud.google.com/datastore/docs/tools/emulator-export-import
This is what I have managed to do so far.
#start the emulator
gcloud beta emulators datastore start --store-on-disk --data-dir "./datastore-emulator" --project=my-project

# set the environment
$(gcloud beta emulators datastore env-init)

# initiate the restore operation
curl -X POST localhost:8081/v1/projects/my-project:import \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{"input_url":"/home/bogdan/workspace/myCopy/2019-08-19-23-00/2019-08-19-23-00.overall_export_metadata"}'

at this point I can see that the emulator detected a connection and this is the log snippet
[datastore] Dev App Server is now running.
[datastore]
[datastore] The previous line was printed for backwards compatibility only.
[datastore] If your tests rely on it to confirm emulator startup,
[datastore] please migrate to the emulator health check endpoint (/). Thank you!
[datastore] The health check endpoint for this emulator instance is http://localhost:8081/Sep 02, 2019 3:45:11 PM io.gapi.emulators.grpc.GrpcServer$3 operationComplete
[datastore] INFO: Adding handler(s) to newly registered Channel.
[datastore] Sep 02, 2019 3:45:11 PM io.gapi.emulators.netty.HttpVersionRoutingHandler channelRead
[datastore] INFO: Detected non-HTTP/2 connection.
[datastore] Sep 02, 2019 3:45:11 PM io.gapi.emulators.grpc.GrpcServer$3 operationComplete
[datastore] INFO: Adding handler(s) to newly registered Channel.
[datastore] Sep 02, 2019 3:45:11 PM io.gapi.emulators.netty.HttpVersionRoutingHandler channelRead
[datastore] INFO: Detected HTTP/2 connection.

and after about 5 minutes of waiting
[datastore] Exception in thread "grpc-default-executor-0" java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: GC overhead limit exceeded
[datastore]     at java.util.Collections.unmodifiableList(Collections.java:1289)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$Path.<init>(OnestoreEntity.java:8573)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$Path.<init>(OnestoreEntity.java:8504)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$Path$1.parsePartialFrom(OnestoreEntity.java:10145)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$Path$1.parsePartialFrom(OnestoreEntity.java:10133)
[datastore]     at com.google.protobuf.CodedInputStream$ArrayDecoder.readMessage(CodedInputStream.java:969)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$EntityProto.<init>(OnestoreEntity.java:13508)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$EntityProto.<init>(OnestoreEntity.java:13407)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$EntityProto$1.parsePartialFrom(OnestoreEntity.java:15888)
[datastore]     at com.google.storage.onestore.v3.proto2api.OnestoreEntity$EntityProto$1.parsePartialFrom(OnestoreEntity.java:15876)
[datastore]     at com.google.protobuf.AbstractParser.parsePartialFrom(AbstractParser.java:57)
[datastore]     at com.google.protobuf.AbstractParser.parsePartialFrom(AbstractParser.java:20)
[datastore]     at com.google.cloud.datastore.emulator.impl.LevelDBLogReaderChannel.readProtoMessage(LevelDBLogReaderChannel.java:65)
[datastore]     at com.google.cloud.datastore.emulator.impl.ExportImportUtil.parseEntityProtoFile(ExportImportUtil.java:157)
[datastore]     at com.google.cloud.datastore.emulator.impl.ExportImportUtil.fetchEntities(ExportImportUtil.java:59)
[datastore]     at com.google.cloud.datastore.emulator.admin.v1.DatastoreAdminV1Emulator.importEntities(DatastoreAdminV1Emulator.java:115)
[datastore]     at com.google.cloud.datastore.emulator.admin.v1.DatastoreAdminGrpcAdapter$1.importEntities(DatastoreAdminGrpcAdapter.java:55)
[datastore]     at com.google.datastore.admin.v1.DatastoreAdminGrpc$MethodHandlers.invoke(DatastoreAdminGrpc.java:1040)
[datastore]     at io.grpc.stub.ServerCalls$UnaryServerCallHandler$UnaryServerCallListener.onHalfClose(ServerCalls.java:171)
[datastore]     at io.grpc.internal.ServerCallImpl$ServerStreamListenerImpl.halfClosed(ServerCallImpl.java:283)
[datastore]     at io.grpc.internal.ServerImpl$JumpToApplicationThreadServerStreamListener$1HalfClosed.runInContext(ServerImpl.java:711)
[datastore]     at io.grpc.internal.ContextRunnable.run(ContextRunnable.java:37)
[datastore]     at io.grpc.internal.SerializingExecutor.run(SerializingExecutor.java:123)
[datastore]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor.runWorker(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:1149)
[datastore]     at java.util.concurrent.ThreadPoolExecutor$Worker.run(ThreadPoolExecutor.java:624)
[datastore]     at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:748)
[datastore] Sep 02, 2019 3:47:35 PM io.gapi.emulators.netty.HttpHandler$1 onError
[datastore] INFO: Exception when handling request: UNKNOWN

Also the was not database file created at ./datastore-emulator/WEB-INF/appengine-generated

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Harty Road Halt is a disused railway station between Eastchurch and Leysdown-on-Sea. It opened in 1905 and closed in 1950.

References

External links
 Harty Road Halt station on navigable 1947 O. S. map
 Picture of Harty Road Halt station

Disused railway stations in Kent
Former Sheppey Light Railway stations
Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1905
Railway stations in Great Britain closed in 1950

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https://github.com/johnneijzen/John-Computer-Craft-Program-2017/blob/master/Turtle%20Programs/Bridge2017.lua
Version
  0.02 5/10/2017
Changelog
  0.01 - First Draft
  0.02 - Small Changes
--]]

-- turtle.select(3) -- this be cobble slot select

-- Locals Variables
local noFuelNeeded = 0 -- Check if turtle is using no fuel config
local itemFuel = turtle.getItemCount(1) -- Fuel Slot 1
local itemFuel1 = turtle.getItemCount(2) -- Fuel Slot 2
local distance = 0 -- Distance will dig
local distanceCount = 0 -- Count the distance
local errorItems = 0
local bridgeSize = 0 -- Brige Wide
local currentSlot = 3 -- For checking on cobble
local way = 0

local function check()
    if noFuelNeeded == 0 then
        if itemFuel == 0 then
            errorItems = 1
        else
            errorItems = 0
        end
    end
    if errorItems == 1 then
        print("Missing Fuel in Slot 1")
    end
end

local function itemCount()
    itemFuel = turtle.getItemCount(1)
    itemFuel = turtle.getItemCount(2)
end

local function refuel()
    if noFuelNeeded == 0 then
        repeat
            if turtle.getFuelLevel() < 120 then
                if itemFuel > 1 then
                    turtle.select(1)
                    turtle.refuel(1)
                    itemFuel = itemFuel - 1
                    turtle.select(3)
                elseif itemFuel1 > 1 then
                    turtle.select(2)
                    turtle.refuel(1)
                    itemFuel1 = itemFuel1 - 1
                    turtle.select(3)
                else
                    print("out of fuel")
                    os.shutdown()
                end
            end
        until turtle.getFuelLevel() >= 120
    end
end

local function blockPlaceRight()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.down()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.up()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.turnRight()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.down()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    if bridgeSize == 5 then
        turtle.forward()
        turtle.placeDown()
    end
    if bridgeSize == 5 or bridgeSize == 4 then
        turtle.forward()
        turtle.placeDown()
    end
    turtle.up()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.turnLeft()
end

local function blockPlaceLeft()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.down()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.up()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.turnLeft()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.down()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.forward()
    turtle.placeDown()
    if bridgeSize == 5 then
        turtle.forward()
        turtle.placeDown()
    end
    if bridgeSize == 5 or bridgeSize == 4 then
        turtle.forward()
        turtle.placeDown()
    end
    turtle.up()
    turtle.placeDown()
    turtle.turnRight()
end

function main()
    refuel()
    turtle.select(3) -- this be cobble slot select
    repeat
        refuel()
        repeat
            if turtle.getItemCount(currentSlot) <= 8 then -- this code will switch turtle slot when cobble is less than 7
                currentSlot = currentSlot + 1
            elseif turtle.getItemCount(currentSlot) >= 8 then
                currentSlot = currentSlot
            else
                os.shutdown()
            end
        until turtle.getItemCount(currentSlot) >= 8
        turtle.select(currentSlot)
        if way == 0 then
            blockPlaceRight()
            way = 1
        else
            blockPlaceLeft()
            way = 0
        end
        distanceCount = distanceCount + 1
    until distance == distanceCount
end

function start()
    print("Welcome To John Bridge Program")
    print("This Program Make Brige Size From 3 Wide to 5 Wide")
    print("Please Enter Brige Size")
    bridgeSize = tonumber(read())
    print("Please Input Your Fuel In Slot 1 and Slot 2(Optional) Slot 3-15 Building Blocks")
    print("Please Input How Far Brige Will Be")
    distance = tonumber(read())
    print("Turtle Will Make " .. distance .. " Long Brige")
    if turtle.getFuelLevel() == "unlimited" then -- just check if config of fuel is to unlimited
        noFuelNeeded = 1
    end
    repeat
        itemCount()
        check()
        sleep(5)
    until errorItems == 0
    main()
end

start()

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New metal albums this week
Guns N' Roses are bookies' favourites to headline Download 2017
By Paul Brannigan
Reunited hard rock heroes Guns N' Roses top William Hill's list of potential Download headliners
Guns N' Roses at Coachella festival 2016 (Image credit: Getty)
Following yesterday's Hammer story speculating on potential headliners for next summer's Download festival, we contacted bookmakers William Hill to get their professional opinion on who might fill the three top-of-the-bill slots in 2017.
William Hill spokesman Joe Crilly identified rock legends Guns N' Roses and Metallica as the odds-on favourites to head up Download 2017, while also throwing in a few 'wild card' selections, including Marilyn Manson, pop-punks Fall Out Boy and two-time headliners System Of A Down as longer odds punts.
"I would personally love it if Bring Me The Horizon did it," Crilly added.
Here's the full rundown from William Hill:
Guns N' Roses 1⁄12
Metallica 4⁄7
Nine Inch Nails 10⁄11
Queens Of The Stone Age 2⁄1
Slipknot 3⁄1
Biffy Clyro 4⁄1
Van Halen 6⁄1
Bring Me The Horizon 8⁄1
Linkin Park 8⁄1
Marilyn Manson 8⁄1
System Of A Down 8⁄1
Fall Out Boy 10⁄1
Foo Fighters 12⁄1
Tool 14⁄1
Bon Jovi 25⁄1
Download 2016: the TeamRock archive
Stop being mean to Axl! Here's six really nice memes to redress the balance
Opinion: Why Izzy Stradlin was the heart of Guns N' Roses
Download 2016 could have been the wettest ever
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A music writer since 1993, formerly Editor of Kerrang! and Planet Rock magazine (RIP), Paul Brannigan is a Contributing Editor to Louder. Having previously written books on Lemmy, Dave Grohl (the Sunday Times best-seller This Is A Call) and Metallica (Birth School Metallica Death, co-authored with Ian Winwood), his Eddie Van Halen biography (Eruption in the UK, Unchained in the US) emerged in 2021. He has written for Rolling Stone, Mojo and Q, hung out with Fugazi at Dischord House, flown on Ozzy Osbourne's private jet, played Angus Young's Gibson SG, and interviewed everyone from Aerosmith and Beastie Boys to Young Gods and ZZ Top. Brannigan lives in North London and supports The Arsenal.
Tool's Danny Carey has the assault case against him dropped
Nicolas Cage on Megadeth, Rob Zombie and Dimmu Borgir: "Black metal gets a bad rap"
Nicolas Cage used to throw horror movie nights with Johnny Ramone, Kirk Hammett, Rob Zombie and Eddie Vedder
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson on his upcoming solo album: "I'm very proud of it. I think it's gonna be quite special."
Metallica are launching their new album 72 Seasons with a worldwide listening party in cinemas


Back in the heavy days of Summer 2000, the music press couldn't go to print without mentioning Nu-Metal. Korn, Limp Bizkit and Slipknot (where are they now?) were the citations of choice for those of a head-banging persuasion.
Fred Durst and co, minus the obvious attraction of Wes Borland, guitarist with a make-up fetish, have just released an album with the conciliatory (if not ironic) title of Results May Vary – it's not exactly a confident pitch to the public is it? Nevertheless, as with contemporary fashionista-hype of a less curmudgeonly incarnation of seventies rock, the then flavours of the month no doubt inspired the hearts and chords of a thousand groups eager to imitate (and in so doing, most probably irritate) the zeitgeist.
Sunna are one such group, who as befitting a cut from the dark side, have since fallen by the wayside: when all the group's official site can tell us is "error: bad request", that is definitely a bad sign. The capricious recording industry does not deal out much justice in this case however, as One Minute Science is by no means a bad album's worth of music.
occasional decks, demonstrates both extremes, plus a lot in between: the busy idiosyncratic five-four riff and raga-style vocals of I'm Not Trading, for example, contrast with the constituents of tracks like Preoccupation, a smooth unplugged amble with cerebrally-aimed lyrics.
Sunna can't easily avoid comparisons with Nirvana, Foo Fighters or Marilyn Manson – as well as with the glut of Nu-Metallists – but the antics (charismatic to whatever extreme) any of these bands display are lacking here. Singer-songwriter Jon Harris creates Cobain-esque songs that are terribly, terribly earnest. Comparisons with Bush are warranted as both bands develop well-produced blends of powerful riffage, but then so did Pearl Jam, and what sets these bands apart, despite their success, is a perceived blandness.
A familiar first-hearing feeling of repetitive guitar and vocal parts is prompted by Sunna's efforts, but on closer inspection the suppressed momentum of I Miss or the drum-looped Insanity Pulse become insidiously attractive. One Conditioning sounds like Radiohead's No Surprises reworked with a dark underside courtesy of a bass-heavy mix and subtle, spooky guitar sampling. Elsewhere, minimal sound effects and melodic choruses set off sparks in a song like O.D., and with_ Forlorn_, Sunna prove they can do "gentle" too.
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SpaceX Starship launch delayed to Tuesday by poor FAA planning
Starship SN10, March 2nd. (SpaceX)
Update: CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX's fourth high-altitude Starship launch has been delayed from Monday to Tuesday after an FAA inspector – recently required to be onsite for launches – was inexplicably more than six hours late.
Given the crazy high cadence of SpaceX Starship launches, you'd think the FAA would have an inspector down there permanently at this point. https://t.co/8joH2u7KeX
— Christian Davenport (@wapodavenport) March 29, 2021
While the smallest grain of salt is warranted given Musk's recently vitriolic relationship with the FAA, the CEO has every reason not to lie about a federal regulatory agency that SpaceX almost fundamentally depends on. As such, the implication is that a lone FAA inspector – only recently required by the FAA itself to be onsite for SpaceX Starship launches – was somehow more than four or five hours away from Boca Chica, Texas by 11am CDT, March 29th.
The only possible explanation for such a delay is that a single inspector – lacking virtually any of the resources afforded to large government agency – missed a flight on a public airline, had a flight canceled at the last second, or was somehow stranded in the middle of nowhere by car issues. As any sane human familiar with air or car travel would know, those issues happen and should always be anticipated. Knowing full well that it had just changed SpaceX's Starship launch license just two weeks prior to prevent flights without an inspector present, the FAA does not appear to have prepared for those issues in even the most basic sense, failing to ensure alternate methods of transport or two redundant inspectors.
SpaceX, Elon Musk clash with the FAA over Starship launch license delays
In essence, due either to severe underfunding, general ineptitude, some childish attempt to assert dominance, or some combination of all three, the FAA has explicitly disrespected the hundreds of (possibly 1000+) SpaceX employees working around the clock for weeks to launch Starship SN11 as quickly as possible. Given that the FAA itself distributed Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) for SN11's Monday launch on Saturday and noted plans for the launch more than a day prior, the giant regulatory agency had no less than 24-48 hours of prior warning even if they'd somehow ignored or missed SpaceX's own CEO announcing a delay to March 29th on March 26th.
If a regulatory agency like the FAA is incapable of ensuring that an inspector can stand around at a launch the agency itself required an inspector be present for days prior, the same apparatus assuredly should not and cannot be trusted to regulate systems as complex as modern aircraft, spacecraft, and rockets. If the FAA is, in fact, up to the challenge of responsibly regulating those systems with the public's best interest in mind, then failing a task as simple as ensuring its own inspector is transported, on time, from Point A to Point B is a conscious decision or mistake. Either way, something clearly needs to change.
CEO Elon Musk says that SpaceX has delayed Starship serial number 11's (SN11) high-altitude launch debut from Friday to Monday to best ensure that the company can "land & fully recover" the 50-meter-tall steel rocket.
First and foremost, the weekend will allow SpaceX times time for "additional checkouts" and scour Starship SN11 and the data it's produced during testing for any red flags or minor issues. While plans for a same-day static fire and launch didn't pan out on Friday, March 26th, SpaceX did manage the first half, firing up just one of Starship's three Raptors to verify the health of the replacement engine after a Thursday Raptor swap. The test marked the first time SpaceX has intentionally fired up just one of the Raptors installed on a three-engine Starship prototype, so the delay will provide extra time to ensure that all three are still looking good.
Standing down SN11 until probably Monday. Additional checkouts are needed. Doing our best to land & fully recover.
Possible Starship flight tomorrow afternoon
The weather in Boca Chica, Texas has also taken a turn for the worse in the last few days, so the extra few days will also (hopefully) allow time for wind, visibility, and precipitation conditions to improve. According to Musk, Starship SN11 is now scheduled to fly as early as Monday "afternoon" and, as usual, SpaceX will offer live coverage of the fourth high-altitude launch and landing attempt beginning a few minutes before liftoff.
With a little luck, the Starship prototype will be able to continue a trend of iterative improvement and one-up Starship SN10 with a slightly softer landing and no explosion minutes after touchdown. Stay tuned for updates both here and on SpaceX's social media platforms to catch the official webcast.
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package org.openstack.atlas.ctxs.api.validation.validator.builder;

import org.openstack.atlas.api.validation.ValidatorBuilder;
import org.openstack.atlas.api.validation.verifier.MustBeInArray;

import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Scope;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;

import org.openstack.atlas.api.v1.extensions.ctxs.CertificateRef;

@Component
@Scope("request")
public class CertificateRefValidatorBuilder extends ValidatorBuilder<CertificateRef> {

    public CertificateRefValidatorBuilder() {
        super(CertificateRef.class);

        result(validationTarget().getIdRef()).must().exist().withMessage("Certificate idRef field must be specified to designate the certificate to use.");
    }
}


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