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JFK & Vietnam: Deception, Intrigue, and the Struggle for Power – John M. Newman
March 29, 2019, marked the forty-six anniversary of the departure of the last remaining United States troops in South Vietnam. Two years after their departure,on April 30, 1975, Siagon fell to North Vietnamese forces as Hanoi tightened its grip around the country. By the time the war ended, fifty-eight thousand American soldiers had lost their lives in Vietnam. North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong losses were estimated to be well over one million. Civilian deaths were even higher in number but despite the large numbers of casualties, North Vietnam refused to surrender and was determined to achieve reunification. The withdrawal of American troops was a sobering reality and cold hard truth: the American effort in Southeast Asia had not succeeded. To this day, there are many people who still wonder how and why the United States became entangled in Vietnam. The defeat of French forces at Dien Bien Phu in 1954 should have served as a reminder that military might is not always a guarantee of success. In January, 1960, President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) took office and from the beginning of his administration until his death, the issue of Vietnam continued to fester like an open sore. Kennedy died before he could implement any further plans regarding Vietnam and took many secrets with him to his grave. But declassified documents and political memoirs shed much light on what was really happening in his administration as it grappled to combat the growing Viet Cong menace.
Author John M. Newman is currently in the middle of a multi-volume set regarding Kennedy's murder. I have reviewed three of them so far and eagerly await the publication of the next volume. The books are incredible and the amount of information Newman provides is nothing short of staggering. But as we see here, he a long time player in the game and in 1992, this masterpiece was released. If you have seen the film 'JFK' by Oliver Stone, you will recall the scene where Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) meets the character who calls himself "X" (Donald Sutherland). What many viewers may not know is that Newman helped Stone create those scenes. His research served as the basis for the dialogue between the two as X enlightens Garrison to many dark secrets surrounding Kennedy's plans on Vietnam. The scenes are moving but do not come close to telling the entire story. This book however, does that and more and should be on the bookshelf of any reader who has an interest in the Vietnam War and in particular, its origins.
Newman takes us back to 1961 as the Kennedy Administration is recovering in the wake of the Bay of Pigs debacle. The seeds of distrust had been sown and when the Joint Chiefs of Staff began to press him on Laos, Kennedy was wise to the game. But the generals had a backup plan and if Kennedy would not go into Laos, then Vietnam was next on the list. However, the generals had a tough road ahead and knew that the young president would not give in easily to their demands. As a result a pattern of deception developed and before long Kennedy and his own administration were at odds over American foreign policy in Saigon. The depth of that deception will surely surprise many and still has me shaking my head in disbelief. I had been aware of many facts in the book but Newman brings even more to light.
The book is exhaustively researched and the information contained within it will cause shock and anger. But what I liked the most about the book is while Newman makes the case for what Kennedy was thinking about Vietnam at the time of his death, he is also frank about where Kennedy made mistakes that helped contribute to an already precarious situation. In all fairness to Kennedy, he never had the opportunity to defend himself regarding his decisions on Vietnam. But the paper trial he left behind, shows definitive actions he took and intended to take as he grappled with South Vietnam and a cabinet that had split down the middle.
The key to understanding how the deception started is to understand how intelligence was being gathered in Southeast Asia. Newman breaks down the various divisions in military command and the role of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Kennedy's advisors are also on the hook and the actions of several of them add even more shock value to an already incredibly eye-opening account. The realization that members of his administration were deeply divided and at odds with each other, hovers like a dark cloud over the story as the crisis in South Vietnam unfolds. All of the members of his administration are now deceased and we can only wonder as to why they committed some of the actions that they did.
No book about Vietnam would be complete without a discussion of Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother Ngo Dinh Nhu. Both played a critical role in the development of the war and Newman provides a thorough explanation as to why the brothers were important to American success in Vietnam and where they went terribly wrong. The coup that resulted in their deaths, changed the course of history and gave the war a new face. A few weeks after their assassinations, Kennedy himself was assassinated. And although there is no proven link between the two events, actions of several figures in high positions in the time period between the two murders are quite suspicious and will surely cause readers to take notice.
As I read through the book, I paid particular attention to the National Security Action Memos (NSAMs) signed by Kennedy regarding his policy on Vietnam. They speak volumes and should paint a clearer picture of the forces he was up against. National Security Actions Memos 55, 56, 57 and 111 are pivotal for they directly addressed many of the pressing issues Kennedy was facing at home and abroad. The author discusses each so that the reader can easily understand the many nefarious elements that had been influencing foreign policy in some of the most scrupulous of ways. I
Seasoned readers might be wondering where Lyndon Johnson (1908-1973) fits into the story. His role is covered here and the suspicious actions on his part are paid close attention to. The war escalated greatly under his administration but we can only wonder how much Johnson knew and Kennedy did not. Newman does not discuss any Kennedy assassination theories or give any attention to any suggestions of LBJ being complicit in the crime. But what he does show is that the vice president certainly had an agenda of his own and it would be shown after the events in Dallas. National Security Action Memo 263 is one of the book's most critical moments and readers should pay extremely close attention to this part of the story that highlights the stark differences between the late and sitting presidents and their views on the raging conflict in South Vietnam.
A common question I have heard from Vietnam veterans and others who lived through the war is why were Americans being sent 13,000 miles away from home to fight a war against a country many of them had never heard of? It is a critical question and I believe that Newman has many of the answers they seek. By no means is the book a complete account of the war. In fact, I believe a better overall account of the entire conflict would the best-selling " The Pentagon Papers: The Secret History of the Vietnam War". The authors there discussed Kennedy's administration but concluded that they could not say for sure what Kennedy would have done regarding Vietnam due to his assassination in Dallas. Newman takes it further and I believe that he clears up much of the mystery surrounding Kennedy's record on Southeast Asia.
Many years have passed since the Vietnam War ended but for millions of veterans, the wounds and dark memories remain. Some were sent to Vietnam not yet twenty years of age to a foreign country in which death was prevalent. They watched their friends die in gruesome manners and were exposed to the horrors of war in a conflict that did not seem to have an endgame. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong showed Washington that it would not be an "easy" war. Hanoi was determined to succeed in unifying the country and no amount of United States pressure or troops would change that mission. In the end, Hanoi did succeed and America was left to wonder what went wrong. As we move forward as a nation, let us not forget the tragedy of Vietnam which serves as an example of the dangers of misguided and intentionally deceitful foreign policy that changes nations and history. Newman absolutely nailed the subject in this incredible book that will surely satisfy anyone who decides to open it up.
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Published October 24, 2019 by Genyc79
Into the Storm: The Assassination of President Kennedy Volume III – John M. Newman
In Countdown to Darkness: The Assassination of President Kennedy Volume II , author John M. Newman warned us that a storm was brewing. President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) and his brother Robert F. Kennedy (19125-1963) had come to realize that not all who smile come as friends. But what they could not have foreseen, was the depth of resentment towards them from the military, Cuban exiles and the intelligence community. In the second volume, we learned about the demise of Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961), the relationship between the Kennedys and mobster Sam Giancana (1908-1975), Oswald's alleged "defection" and the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion in April, 1961. Newman resumes the story and takes us deeper behind the scenes in the Kennedy Administration which found itself in damage control to prevent rupturing at the seams.
The present volume revisits the Cuban situation and also focuses on the doomed Operation Mongoose. The covert operation has gained traction in research circles as an example of the doomed efforts to remove Fidel Castro, but as we see here, there was far more to the story. For several decades, the rumor of Robert Kennedy giving a green light to assassinate Fidel Castro has persisted. The myth was pioneered by former CIA operative Samuel Halpern (d. 2005), who was not fond of either Kennedy brother. Newman investigates that myth and finally separates fact from fiction. And the story that emerges is one of deception, exemplified by the actions of many such as Bill Harvey (1915-1976), Richard Bissell (1909-1994) and Gen. Edward Lansdale (1908-1987). Halpern's tale is so convoluted that it even caught the attention of journalist Seymour Hersh who examined the Kennedy family in his book 'The Dark Side of Camelot', which does no favors to the Kennedy name. I do not know if Hersh has read this book but when or if he does, I am sure the facts revealed by Newman may cause him to revise his work.
If you have read Gaeton Fonzi's The Last Investigation, then you are already familiar with one of the most peculiar characters in the JFK assassination story, Antonio Veciana. As leader of the anti-Castro group Alpha-66, he was responsible for daring acts against the Castro regime. The acts were so worrisome that Kennedy eventually ordered the military to have them cease and desist. But just who was Veciana and did he really meet a contact named Maurice Bishop? It is believed that Bishop was a cover name for David Atlee Phillips (1922-1986), a legendary CIA officer and founder of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers. The story of Veciana and Bishop can be quite confusing and for years Veciana played mind games with investigators. Fonzi died before Veciana would make several changes to his story but Newman catches them all here and reveals the truth about Veciana's recruitment into CIA activities and his alleged meeting with Bishop. To say it is puzzling would be an understatement.
Oswald's "defection" to the Soviet Union is one of the most bizarre parts of his story. While he never actually defected, his actions did catch the attention of the Russian KGB and the CIA. Americans attempting to defect to Russia at the height of the Cold War was beyond comprehension and Oswald would have known this as a former Marine. But the question remains, if Oswald really wanted to defect, then why didn't he? James Angleton (1917-1987) was the CIA Counterintelligence Chief from 1954-1975. Undoubtedly, Oswald would have been of high interest to Angleton, whose hunt for Soviet moles within the CIA destroyed lives and damaged careers. Until his final days in the CIA, he was convinced that there was a Soviet mole in the agency. During his tenure, Soviet defectors did approach American officers. One of them was Yuri Nosenko, whose story is another critical part of the Kennedy labyrinth. However, Nosenko was a strange character and a career spy. But was he a real defector? Newman re-examines Nosenko's story to show us what was really taking place in the spy war between the CIA and KGB.
An often misunderstood part of Kennedy's election to office is the role of the Civil Rights Movement. American politicians have known for decades that the Black American vote is crucial to winning a major election. Kennedy faced an enormous hurdle in gaining the black vote primarily because he was Catholic and a Democrat. The story of how he obtained the Black vote and why is critical to understand what he represented to millions of Americans. His "New Frontier" program was advanced in many ways but sadly it never came into reality due to his death. Newman wants us to understand how Kennedy was propelled to office and why the story is relevant to his death in 1963. In 1960, Kennedy beat Richard Nixon (1913-1994) by an extremely slim margin. Prior to the election, a series of events took place that changed the course of history. They would involve both Robert and John Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968).
The efforts to secure Kennedy's claim to the White House by Sam Giancana is well-known to researchers and those with a keen ear for mafia tales. But the relationship between the Kennedy family and Giancana was quite unusual in itself and had the public known of the connection, I can only imagine what the fallout would have been. Giancana was a walking tomb of dark secrets and he is mentioned briefly in this volume again, along with Johnny Roselli (1905-1976) whose efforts to topple Castro are part of CIA-Mafia lore.
As Kennedy takes office, he soon finds that the battles in Washington are just beginning. After the disastrous Bay of Pigs fiasco, he knew better than to trust the word of the CIA and Pentagon. But what they did not know was that Kennedy had been changed by the Bay of Pigs and was determined to make sure the CIA and Pentagon never got away with such a ruse again. This part of the book is where things get deeper and take a much darker turn. Laos and Vietnam loom over Kennedy like a dark cloud and he soon finds himself on the defensive as military brass are demanding intervention in Southeast Asia. Cuba is never far off the radar and once again it becomes a hot topic. It became so hot that the Pentagon concocted plans that repulsed Kennedy and widened the gap between the President and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If you have heard the name Operation Northwoods, then you have an idea of where the story is going. The stage is slowly being set with tensions rising. The Pentagon and CIA are hungry for a war but can they proceed with a President who is becoming increasingly distrustful of his own advisors? As the book concludes, it becomes clear that the Kennedys are on a collision course with the military and intelligence community and the climax will be far more serious that Americans could have imagined.
Volume IV is still in the works but when it is released, I am sure that Newman will continue with this eye-opening assessment of one of America's darkest moments. Highly recommended.
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Published September 11, 2017 by Genyc79
The Phoenix Program: America's Use of Terror in Vietnam-Douglas Valentine
The wars that have been fought by mankind contain many secrets that have survived the test of time. Hindsight has become society's treasured tool in investigating the past to learn what really happened. The Vietnam War is among the most unpopular conflicts in American history. The war continues to haunt the United States as a reminder of failed foreign policy and according to some as a premonition of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. As we look back on the Vietnam War, we come to learn about the very dark side of the American involvement in Southeast Asia and the devastation that occurred when two nations collided in a struggle that pitted ideology against weapons at war. Douglas Valentine, author of The Strength of the Wolf: The Secret History of America's War on Drugs, returns with this account of his research into The Phoenix Program, which for many years remained a mystery to those outside of military and political circles. But just what was the Phoenix Program and how much of it as true?
The story begins with a gentlemen named Elton Manzione, who is a former member of the armed forces. Manzione claims to have been part of the program but Valentine readily states that his service records do not show him being a part of the program or in country at the time. For some readers that may be enough to disregard what follows but the key to following the book is not Manzione's story but the complex web that composed the program itself. I forewarn the reader that the number of acronyms is staggering. If you have served in the military or are a Vietnam Veteran, then you will probably be familiar with many of the terms. But for the average reader, many of them will be unfamiliar and a challenge to remember. Regardless, the story is interesting but I do believe many parts of it will be lost to history. But what we can learn from the book is that there did in fact exist a program whose purpose was to infiltrate North Vietnamese and Viet Cong strongholds through the use of counterintelligence and other black operations. Somewhere along the line, things took a dark turn and many regrettable incidents took place that forever cast a dark cloud over any success the Phoenix Program may have had.
To be fair to Valentine, the book is not simply an account of atrocities that occurred. The My Lai Massacre and other incidents have been documented and the accounts are not for readers who do not possess a strong composition. Valentine does provide broad descriptions of shocking incidents but spares the reader of extensive and more revolting details. The book can be tedious to read and requires that the reader follows along closely to get a visual of the many parties in operation in both North and South Vietnam. But the key to understanding the book is not to memorize all of the names but to follow the bigger picture. What is paramount to remember is that many honorable men and women served in Vietnam, some of them part of the Phoenix Program. They in particular might agree with Valentine or feel that his book is way off base. There were also darker elements of the U.S. military apparatus and intelligence communities whose actions during the war could possibly be considered war crimes. And through Valentine's work, we are forced to inquire about the real objective of the United States Armed Forces in Vietnam. We will never know many secrets of the war but books such as this provide a look inside of some of the more controversial aspects of America's most unpopular war.
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There is widespread agreement that the persistently large imbalances in the world economy – with sizeable current-account deficits in some countries, particularly the United States, and sizeable current-account surpluses in others, notably China, Germany, Japan and a number of oil-exporting countries – contributed to the outbreak of the current economic and financial crisis and facilitated its global spread (see also TDR 2009, chap. I). There is also agreement that a smooth and non-deflationary reduction of these imbalances is indispensable for ensuring that the recent global economic upturn continues. This chapter focuses on the effects of global rebalancing on the patterns of global demand and trade flows.


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Compare rates, minimum deposits, and more on Vermont savings accounts. Find the best savings accounts in Vermont to make your money work for you.
By Kenya McCullum
Over the years, the number of commercial banks in Vermont has decreased thanks to consolidations and closures. In fact, six commercial banks are currently headquartered in the state, down from 18 about 20 years ago.
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Continue reading to get a glimpse of what different banks have to offer.
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Some of the best savings account choices in Vermont are offered by online banks. If you don't mind doing your banking virtually and don't need in-person services, the following are five choices to consider.
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Salem Five Bank Savings Pros & Cons
If you're trying to boost your savings, Fifth Third Bank gives you options to help you reach your goals.
With a Fifth Third Momentum® Savings account, you can avoid fees when you also open a checking account at the bank.
Also, you will not be charged any maintenance fees if you have a monthly average balance of at least $500.
The bank also supports military families by offering a military banking account with no fees.
Fifth Third Bank Savings Pros & Cons
A Look at Local Vermont Banks
If you prefer to do your banking closer to home, you can open the best saving account in Vermont at an institution based in the state.
The following are a few examples.
Headquartered in Massena, New York, Sea Comm Federal Credit Union provides services to Vermont residents in Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties.
When you open a savings account, all you need is a $5 minimum deposit.
In addition, you can maintain your account with a $5 balance, however, you must have a $100 minimum balance to earn interest.
Sea Comm Federal Credit Union also offers certificates of deposit, health savings accounts, and club accounts if you want to spread out your savings.
Sea Comm Federal Credit Union Savings Pros & Cons
The Bank of Bennington
The Bank of Bennington, which is one of the largest banks in Vermont, has been providing services to consumers since 1917.
The bank offers a regular savings account that gives you convenient access to your money through online, telephone, and ATM card services.
Also, if you're looking for more of the best savings accounts in Vermont, the bank offers club, individual retirement, and health savings accounts.
If you're a parent who wants to teach your children how to be financially responsible at a young age, you can open the Kids Savers account, which has no fees and special interest rates.
The Bank of Bennington Savings Pros & Cons
How We Picked: Methodology
MoneyRates compiled its list of the best savings accounts in Vermont by analyzing savings accounts at national banks, regional banks, online banks, and local credit unions and banks in several Vermont cities including Burlington, Montpelier, and Stowe.
We analyzed the most recent interest rates being offered on savings accounts at over 25 banks and also made note of features such as flexibility, accessibility, requirements for opening and maintaining an account, maintenance fees, ATM access, and ease of use of mobile banking apps and websites.
The best savings accounts in Vermont reflect bank APYs and market conditions at the time of our analysis. Banks can and do change their savings account rates and terms on a regular basis, so you should check with Vermont banks directly to see what they currently offer.
How to Choose a Savings Account in Vermont
Are you trying to save money to buy a house?
Do you want extra funds in case of an emergency?
Are you saving for a specific event, like a wedding or vacation?
All consumers have different goals when looking for the best savings accounts in Vermont, and the following are examples of some of the things you can consider.
Everyone wants their money to grow as quickly as possible, so choosing a bank that has the best interest rate is important.
In some cases, you can find banks' interest rates on their website, however, keep in mind that if the rates are low, banks may not advertise that information.
Maintenance and other fees
Even if you do find a bank account with a great interest rate, if there are too many fees, you may not be able to make headway with your savings.
There are a variety of fees you may be charged, including monthly maintenance, overdraft, and account statement fees, so be sure to find out what you will be charged and consider ways to avoid it.
Opening deposit minimums can be quite low, depending on where you start an account.
As a result, your initial deposit may be as little as $25, however, some institutions may charge as much as $100.
This can play a huge part in your decision if you don't have a lot of money for a first deposit.
Other accounts available
Your banking needs won't begin and end with a savings account, so you want to find out what other accounts are available at every institution you're considering — especially if you prefer to do all your banking in one place.
All consumers have different needs, so banks usually have a variety of choices.
For example, if you have children, you may want to teach them the value of a dollar by opening a savings account that's geared toward young people.
On the other hand, you may need a checking, money market, or certificate of deposit account.
Whatever is important to you, choose a bank that will accommodate your needs.
Ideally, you won't have to access the money in your savings account that often.
However, when you do, you need to know whether you can visit a branch or get your money through ATM access.
Different banks give different levels of access, so do your research before opening an account.
Where Can You Open a Savings Account in Vermont?
There are different types of institutions where you can find the best saving account in Vermont.
The following are descriptions of what you can choose from so you understand the similarities and differences.
Online banks and fintech companies
Since online banks and fintech companies offering banking products generally don't have physical locations, it gives customers the opportunity to enjoy higher interest rates, as well as lower fees — or in some cases, no fees at all.
However, like a traditional bank, your money is safe if it's insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for $250,000.
Brick-and-mortar banks
When choosing a traditional bank, there're several kinds you can look for.
Some are small local institutions, while others are large international banks with locations all over the globe.
These can be a good choice for everything from savings to loans to investments.
No matter what size bank you choose, your money is still protected by the FDIC.
Credit unions are similar to banks in that they do provide protection for up to $250,000, which is backed by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
These institutions are owned by their members, which can include people who work in a certain profession or live in a specific geographic location.
In addition to savings, you can get other services from credit unions, like loans and credit cards.
Vermont Savings vs. Money Market Accounts
Depending on your financial goals, the best savings accounts in Vermont may come down to a choice between savings accounts and money market accounts.
The following is a look at the differences between the two, so you know which one is best for your needs.
If you have long-term financial goals, a money market account is probably the best choice because it limits how often you can withdraw funds and also yields a higher interest rate than a regular savings account.
On the other hand, a regular savings account can be used for short-term and long-term goals, however, it's important to remember that the interest rate won't be as high.
When you open a money market account, you can have access to your funds by writing checks, though there will be a limit on how many you can use each month.
With a savings account, access to your funds will usually require that you make a withdrawal at your branch or transfer money to your checking account.
High interest rates
Generally, a money market account has higher interest rates than a savings account.
Still, this can depend largely on where you choose to do your banking because in some cases, a high-yield savings account can provide interest rates that are comparable to those of money market accounts.
Most of the time, if you have a savings account, you will not have ATM access.
With a money market account, you will receive an ATM card to make withdrawals.
What is the biggest bank in Vermont?
The biggest bank in Vermont is M&T Bank, which has 38 offices around the state. Other large banks in Vermont are Community Bank (29 offices), TD Bank (23 offices), and Union Bank (14 offices).
Where can I put my money to earn the most interest?
To earn the most interest on your savings account, a high-yield savings account will give you the largest return.
Generally, when you open a high-yield savings account, the bank will limit the number of withdrawals and transactions you can make per month.
Is putting money in a CD worth it?
When you open a CD, it can be worth it because you'll earn a higher interest rate than you will with a savings account.
Unlike a savings account, there may be a high minimum deposit and you will be charged a penalty if you withdraw from the CD early.
Kenya McCullum
Kenya McCullum is a freelance writer with expertise in personal finance. She writes about personal finance, education, and other topics that are important to consumers.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place sweet potatoes in oven and cook for 35 minutes. Saute' onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Add meat and mushrooms, cooking until done. Stir in hummus and set aside. Saute' squash and zucchini in 1 tablespoon of butter until just tender. Take sweet potatoes, peel away skin, and mash with 2 tablespoons butter. Grease a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish with butter. Spread the meat mixture evenly in pan. Cover with vegetable mix. Spread mashed sweet potatoes over top. Cover and freeze. When ready to eat defrost and cook in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and let cook for 5 minutes.
It's not your typical Shepherd's Pie, so if it's usually not your thing, you just may like this dish after all. I got this recipe from Jordan Rubin. And when it's all said and done, whether it's your big day of cooking, or cleaning up after any meal, I like to use this to do one of my not so favorite things: the dishes.
I would LOVE to try and plan a big cook-off...like a Make and Take. We could get a bunch of gals together and make a day out of it!


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import os
import optparse
import re
import sys

from error import NoSuchProjectError
from error import InvalidProjectGroupsError

class Command(object):
  """Base class for any command line action in repo.
  """

  common = False
  manifest = None
  _optparse = None

  def WantPager(self, opt):
    return False

  @property
  def OptionParser(self):
    if self._optparse is None:
      try:
        me = 'repo %s' % self.NAME
        usage = self.helpUsage.strip().replace('%prog', me)
      except AttributeError:
        usage = 'repo %s' % self.NAME
      self._optparse = optparse.OptionParser(usage = usage)
      self._Options(self._optparse)
    return self._optparse

  def _Options(self, p):
    """Initialize the option parser.
    """

  def Usage(self):
    """Display usage and terminate.
    """
    self.OptionParser.print_usage()
    sys.exit(1)

  def Execute(self, opt, args):
    """Perform the action, after option parsing is complete.
    """
    raise NotImplementedError

  def GetProjects(self, args, missing_ok=False):
    """A list of projects that match the arguments.
    """
    all = self.manifest.projects
    result = []

    mp = self.manifest.manifestProject

    groups = mp.config.GetString('manifest.groups')
    if groups:
      groups = re.split('[,\s]+', groups)

    if not args:
      for project in all.values():
        if ((missing_ok or project.Exists) and
            project.MatchesGroups(groups)):
          result.append(project)
    else:
      by_path = None

      for arg in args:
        project = all.get(arg)

        if not project:
          path = os.path.abspath(arg).replace('\\', '/')

          if not by_path:
            by_path = dict()
            for p in all.values():
              by_path[p.worktree] = p

          if os.path.exists(path):
            oldpath = None
            while path \
              and path != oldpath \
              and path != self.manifest.topdir:
              try:
                project = by_path[path]
                break
              except KeyError:
                oldpath = path
                path = os.path.dirname(path)
          else:
            try:
              project = by_path[path]
            except KeyError:
              pass

        if not project:
          raise NoSuchProjectError(arg)
        if not missing_ok and not project.Exists:
          raise NoSuchProjectError(arg)
        if not project.MatchesGroups(groups):
          raise InvalidProjectGroupsError(arg)

        result.append(project)

    def _getpath(x):
      return x.relpath
    result.sort(key=_getpath)
    return result

class InteractiveCommand(Command):
  """Command which requires user interaction on the tty and
     must not run within a pager, even if the user asks to.
  """
  def WantPager(self, opt):
    return False

class PagedCommand(Command):
  """Command which defaults to output in a pager, as its
     display tends to be larger than one screen full.
  """
  def WantPager(self, opt):
    return True

class MirrorSafeCommand(object):
  """Command permits itself to run within a mirror,
     and does not require a working directory.
  """


Are girls really better at multitasking than boys? And are boys the best at technical things? Find out together and discover how different (or similar) your talents are in an interactive way!
At Technopolis, we will do away with the old, set gender cliché once and for all. the gender EXPERIMENT answers the questions that lead to discussion: are girls really better at multitasking than boys? Do boys have a better sense of direction? Are boys better at putting out fires and girls at taking care of people? Visit this exhibit and discover the differences and similarities between the talents boys and girls have. Want to bet you'll quickly be ready to let go of all your prejudices?
the gender EXPERIMENT consists of at least 25 exciting interactive exhibits. You can test your hearing and your sense of smell, show your skills as an electrician, put together gears until you have a perfectly working machine... More than enough for an entire day!
You will prove what your gender is good at while experimenting and discovering! When you enter, you will receive a special electronic bracelet that automatically records all your scores. At the end, we will add the points of all the boys and all the girls. We're curious to see what we can deduct from that!
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Hawkins holds his nerve to deny Selt comeback miracle
Barry Hawkins. Picture by Monique Limbos
BARRY Hawkins is through to the second round of the World Championship but was made to do it the hard way after a brilliant fightback from Matthew Selt.
Hawkins' pathway to the last 16 stage of snooker's biggest event looked comfortable when he led 9-4 at the mid-session interval following his demanding overnight lead of 7-2.
But after the restart Selt produced a glorious comeback as he won the next five frames with stunning breaks along the way including a 102, 109 and 94 which turned 9-6 into 9-9.
But Hawkins refused to let the events of the five previous frames stand in his way as he battled his way to a 10-9 win – meaning all Selt's efforts were to no avail.
It was a case of deja-vu for Hawkins who last year let a significant lead slip through his grasp in the World Championship quarter-final against Dominic Dale before winning the final frame to advance through.
"It's a terrible feeling when someone is coming back at you, there's nothing worse," Hawkins said. "You see your lead disappearing and your opponent growing in confidence, and bouncing around the table. It's a horrible place to be
"I had to keep telling myself that I'm one of the top players, and to keep believing. I tried to stay as calm as I could."
Hawkins, who reached the final of the World Championship in 2013, will face either Mark Allen or Ryan Day in the next round.
Neil Robertson continued where he left off yesterday as he just needed three frames to a complete a 10-2 win over Welshman Jamie Jones.
The Australian, who won the World Championship five years ago, was once again in fine form as he hit a break of 133 to open the proceedings which followed his two century breaks of 143 and 109 earlier in the match.
Neil Robertson. Picture courtesy of Monique Limbos
Elsewhere, Stuart Bingham shook off illness to beat Robbie Williams 9-7 in their first round encounter.
Bingham, looking to make amends after a surprising first round exit last year, was suffering a heavy cold throughout the match but managed to overturn a slender half-time deficit before crossing over the winning line.
Bingham will next face Graeme Dott who beat Ricky Walden yesterday.
China's number one star Ding Junhui will have to come back from behind after a struggling start in his bid to win the World Championship for the first time.
Ding, who suffered a shock first round exit last year to Michael Wasley, was 4-0 down against Mark Davis as his poor season continued into the Crucible Theatre.
But he battled back after the break to win the next three frames meaning he trails by just a single frame when the pair resume to a finish on Tuesday morning.
And Ali Carter, playing at the Crucible for the first time since his lung cancer ordeal last year, showed signs he was back to his best form as he took an overnight 6-3 lead against Alan McManus.
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Chipotle Plans to Test New Nachos, Carne Asada and Lemonade
Chipotle P...
Chipotle Mexican Grill is planning to roll out at least three new menu innovations this year, including a new steak option - carne asada - along with new noncarbonated drinks and an upgraded version of nachos after the chain's first failed attempt in 2018.
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In 2018, Chipotle tested nachos but received negative feedback from consumers who discovered the nachos were simply cold chips drizzled with Chipotle's (also cold) queso sauce. They had expected warm chips covered with a heftier portion of queso.
"We're going back to the drawing board on nachos and do it the way people would expect nachos at Chipotle," Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said June 5 at the 2019 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference held by wealth management company Baird, according to Nation's Restaurant News. Niccol mentioned plans to use ovens to warm the chips before serving. The fast-casual chain hopes that the warmer, cheesier nachos will prove more of a success.
A representative from Chipotle told The Daily Meal that the carne asada (thinly sliced, grilled beef) is currently being tested in Fresno, California, and Cincinnati, Ohio. Niccol said during the conference that the new option offers "another steak experience" for consumers in test markets. This is the first new protein offered since the chain added and then removed chorizo from the menu in 2017.
One Chipotle employee uploaded a photo of the carne asada to Reddit on May 9, noting that the seasoning and preparation are different from the chain's normal steak. Another employee commented that the carne asada "tastes pretty good" due to a different cut of meat, and a customer who got to try it said it was "10x better" than the original version.
Chipotle Carne Asada from Chipotle
The final menu change consumers should expect is to the chain's drink menu. "We are looking to innovate our beverage offerings," a representative from Chipotle told The Daily Meal, "but we don't have anything specific in test right now." At the conference, Niccol mentioned the potential for teas, juices and lemonades for Chipotle's menu.
Only time will tell whether these items will eventually be offered nationwide - or whether they'll join the shameful list of failed fast food menu items throughout history.
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Haven't had a chance to post some of my work from the course I took in the late fall taught by the acclaimed illustration agent and artist Lilla Rogers. It was a very rewarding and intensive course. For each assignment, we had a week to produce the final piece which I found was helpful because having that intensive schedule encouraged me to not get overly wrapped up in my work, and even if I felt something wasn't working, I just had to move ahead. By doing that, I was able to surprise myself by overcoming creative hurdles quickly and creating work that turned out better than I thought it could given the tight deadlines. It was also wonderful to connect with so many talented and encouraging artists!
I wound up liking my sketches more than the final work which was frequently the case (and is often the case for me in general). The freshness and uninhibited approach to sketches is helpful in making the work more appealing, and I'm still trying to figure out how to translate that to my final work.
The first sketch for the actual fabric pattern below. I tried to design fabric that I would actually buy. I don't tend to like overly complex fabric design with a few exceptions, so I kept the design fairly simple. I learned in the class that fabric buyers want fabric that is complex, packed with a lot of surprising details and the fabric should have lots of different and unique icons in the design. Given the slow pace of my working style and being new to surface design, I think it would have taken me a couple of more weeks to develop a more commercially viable fabric, so for this assignment, I just relied on my taste rather than what is commercially viable just to familiarize myself with the process. Going forward, however, I would try to add a lot more rich detail to make a pattern more commercial.
Below was my final pattern. Since I was just learning about new features in more recent versions of PhotoShop to deal with edge halos, and I had not yet updated my software, I wound up hand painting the whole pattern which gives it more of a look of wall art rather than a pattern. While I don't think this works well as a pattern, I do like it as wall art--sort of a naive folk art look that I find appealing, and I try to convey in my work. This was a great intro week for the class, because between some of my technical issues and the learning curve, I could have just avoided the assignment. Instead, I did some imperfect work-arounds and got the assignment done!
Below are sketches, then the final piece. I wound up using Turkish style clothing to incorporate with the suzani patterns as a way of extending the suzani theme. In the first set of sketches, the top two are sketches I did for the assignment and the batik dragon ink drawing beneath them is something I did almost 20 years ago while flying back from SE Asia (after seeing many gorgeous traditional batik and ikat patterns), and I thought they all had a similar feel, so I wanted to present the sketches together.
I tend to prefer simplicity, so I like my final kaftan and slippers by themselves instead of being part of a plate pattern!
My final piece for children's books. We had to create either a cover or an internal spread for the classic story The Tortoise and the Hare. This was the most intensive week because between the layout, the character development, etc., we had a tight deadline. I spent a lot of time exploring the tortoise character. Wasn't sure if the tortoise would walk on all four legs, or be anthropomorphized, plus other visual considerations. Lilla encouraged us to thoroughly consider the character development which is crucial in children's books. Even though the tortoise is a male in the story, I explored making him female, and I found trying to make a tortoise look appealing to be challenging. He wound up being male but with non gender specific "clothing." Although in actuality tortoises are adorable, when drawing them I find they can wind up looking kind of odd. I knew the look I was going for was an old fashioned/classic/folk look, and I knew the rabbit would be easy to convey in this manner, but the tortoise was not. I decided to use some of my Suzani patterns on the tortoise's shell and boots. Having gotten a handle on the edge halo issue, I wound up creating separate icons for each element of the cover and assembling in PhotoShop, but in the future, I'd like to be comfortable creating a cover the old fashioned way and just painting the whole thing as one piece (aside from the lettering). For the cover, we were asked to hand letter the title, so I chose to base my lettering off of a medieval type face. I knew that by hand lettering it, it would soften the look of the type face but it would still feel like an old type face, so I thought it would work well with the look I was attempting. Lastly, I would change the hare's outfit to something from at least 100 years ago. He's wearing a modern frat-boy/brogrammer outfit. Under the tight deadline, I thought the contrast of their clothes would be funny and convey the differences between the characters (the hare being all flash and fluff and the tortoise being slow and old fashioned but still winning), but I think it would have a richer look if the hare was in more historical attire.
Sketches and the final piece. This piece was supposed to be a collage either assembled by hand or created digitally. We could use various emphemera (keeping copyright issues in mind), or hand draw/paint certain parts as long as the final piece was collaged together. After the intensive third week, I knew this week would be easier, I was getting into a good working rhythm for the class, and I anticipated this work would be easiest for me due to my work in graphic design and just having a more natural and relaxed approach to collage. This was the piece I spent the least time on, and it turned out to be my strongest work.
The final piece below. We had to incorporate at least one word into the piece, but it could be very subtle. I actually prefer the sketch above, but I was still pleased with the final piece. I used parts of my suzani sketches, some digital drawing, scanned in bits of old paintings I've done, some small clippings of graphics from a vintage Italian language book and from a vintage banjo music book, and finally, some royalty-free Japanese patterns.
The final assignment was for a hyper-lush zip pouch. After the collage week, I found this to be a fairly easy week at first. It felt like a continuation of the collage week. By itself, I was pleased with the zip pouch, but once I brought it into the final presentation, the colors started to look too harsh and bright, and I spent too much time trying to tone down the colors. I prefer the piece by itself and not part of the presentation. I was pleased with the layout and wanted to go for a slightly asymmetrical ink blot look (Lilla encouraged us to explore an ink blot approach). I liked the looseness of my icons. In the future though, I would spend more time planning out the color scheme. I did color test swatches before-hand, but things look very different once the illustration is jam packed with icons, so in hindsight creating about 1/4 of the illustration with all of the colors I plan on using and testing different color combinations that way would have been helpful.
I enjoyed this course, and it was a tremendous learning experience!


Welcome to my online library, a curation of all the books that I have read or am reading. It also contains my anti-library of books that I have bought but not yet read. These serve as a visual reminder of what I don't yet know. You can read more about what an anti-library is and why it is important to have one below.
According to Farnam Street's Shane Parrish, practical worldly wisdom naturally falls into six buckets: numeracy, human nature, history, natural science, business and second-level thinking. I've categorised my library and anti-library into these buckets and ordered my books within these categories based on their influence on me. Please enjoy exploring my library and anti-library, and feel free to make some purchases via the Amazon Affiliate links (I receive a small fee for each book purchased).
For more on second level thinking, you might like my post Howard Marks on second level thinking & being a contrarian.
Umberto Eco belongs to that small class of scholars who are encyclopedic, insightful, and nondull. He is the owner of a large personal library (containing thirty thousand books), and separates visitors into two categories: those who react with "Wow! Signore professore dottore Eco, what a library you have. How many of these books have you read?" and the others—a very small minority—who get the point is that a private library is not an ego-boosting appendages but a research tool. The library should contain as much of what you do not know as your financial means … allow you to put there. You will accumulate more knowledge and more books as you grow older, and the growing number of unread books on the shelves will look at you menacingly. Indeed, the more you know, the larger the rows of unread books. Let us call this collection of unread books an antilibrary.


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Uponor North America Expanding to Meet Manufacturing Demand
Mechanical Hub Team April 24, 2013
Apple Valley, Minn — Beginning in May, Uponor North America will be breaking ground at its headquarters facility to add 17,500 square feet of manufacturing space to help meet forecasted growth for crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing for plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant heating and cooling systems.
This will be the fifth expansion for the 1990-built facility, bringing the total space to 230,000 square feet, which houses the North American corporate offices, manufacturing and Uponor Academy, the company's onsite training center.
"We are projecting substantial growth for our PEX product in the commercial and residential markets for plumbing, fire sprinkler and radiant floor heating and cooling systems," says Uponor North America President Bill Gray. "This expansion will allow us to continue our growth in the PEX marketplace and ensure we can meet current and future customer demand."
The expansion, which is set to be complete by October 2013 with a planned occupancy date of late December, will also include 3,000 square feet of employee service areas, including an expanded lunch room, locker rooms, restrooms and outdoor seating.
"We are a 24/7 operation, so we're making PEX tubing every minute of every day," says Rusty Callier, director of Operations at Uponor. "We want to make sure we have sufficient space to manufacture the tubing, as well as provide a positive and productive environment for the employees who are making the tubing."
The company is not just expanding its footprint, but also its workforce. On April 18, the facility hosted an onsite job fair which brought in more than 60 candidates looking for manufacturing and maintenance positions. Additionally, the company was awarded the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year award from the Manufacturers Alliance, recognizing the company's lean manufacturing operations and processes.
"This is an exciting time at Uponor," says Callier. "We are not only expanding our facility and growing our workforce, but we are also being recognized by our peers in the manufacturing industry. It's rewarding to be part of an organization that is continuing to invest in its future."
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An effort is being made through JAS Show to bring the gem city on the international platform.
Jaipur prestigious show JAS JAIPUR 2019 is being flown high by the efforts made by show committee members through national and international platforms by their personal approach.
The team of JAS has put their resources to make this show to be on the path of success by inviting international and domestic buyers as sponsor buyer. These efforts will definitely improve the business activity in Jaipur and provide buyers and sellers with a better platform to sell and buy the gemstone and jewellery.
According to JAS SHOW convenor RAM SHARAN GUPTA, we have planned the show this time that the maximum number of NRI and foreigners, as well as big exporter of the domestic market, should visit the show for their purchases.we have planed B2B SESSIONS FOR THE BUYERS. As per president of JEWELLERS ASSOCIATION SANJAY KALA and SECRETARY DP KHANDELWAL, we have invited big jewellery houses from PAN INDIA for the B2B sessions with the exhibitors.
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Why Over 40% of Americans Aren't Saving For Retirement - And Why They Should Start
Submitted by admin@cbuteam.com on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 10:28am
Over 40% of Americans surveyed say they are not saving for retirement, including those aged 45 to 65, which is generally considered peak savings time. If you inclued younger working people, aged 18-34, the number climbs to 50%. Younger workers say that they just aren't saving, despite it being hammered into their head since a young age that saving now will make retirement easier.
According to Stash, who surveyed over 2,000 Americans online this month, 70% of those not saving for retirement say it's because they literally cannot afford to - the money just isn't there. With the amount of people in moderate to severe debt, this isn't really a shocking situation. Nearly 40% of survey respondents said they're not saving for retirement because they're using the money they do have to pay off existing debt. Currently, Americans sit on over $1 trillion in credit card debt, and nearly $1.5 trillion in student loan debt. It's a tough hill to climb.
Other issues, though, seem to face younger workers. Many don't feel the need to save for retirement at all, even though nearly 15% are offered a 401K through their employer - they simply choose not to take advantage. Nearly 50% of that same age group say they don't save for retirement because that day is too far away, and they'd rather elect to live in "the now."
While living "in the now" is fine, doing so certainly doesn't mean you should ignore the future. About 35% of Americans believe the average person won't even be able to retire because they didn't start saving early enough - which means that those in their 30s have given up before they've started in many cases. Another 30% blame low wages, and still another 30% say it's because programs like Social Security won't be enough or won't exist at all by the time they retire.
Even despite this, nearly 80% of Americans still believe they will be able to retire someday—regardless of if they're currently saving or not. Ironically, those surveyed were less optimistic about their colleagues. When asked about the ability of others they know - friends, co-workers, and family members, and what they feel about their retirement, nearly 80% said they don't think that person will be able to retire at all.
The last category of those surveyed may see themselves having the bleakest future of them all - nearly 10% of Americans think they'll never stop working.
To these people, the message may be lost, but still must be stated: start saving - even if it's only a few bucks per week. You will thank yourself when you're older.
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Imagine waking up on a beautiful winter morning. One of those that people write songs about. Looking out of the window, you see an expense of pristine white show framed by the azure sky. If you close your eyes, you swear you can hear the tiny tingling of sleigh bells somewhere in another time. You get up, put on a pair of those ugly, but admittedly comfortable, slippers your mother keeps buying you. And inspired by the warm embrace of these mother-bought slippers, you decide today is the perfect day to frolic in the snow! So you make some hot coco, find a handmade scarf to wrap yourself in, and head out the door.
Once outside, the day is as beautiful as it is crisp. You decide to make snowman. It's like you're transported back to some imaginary childhood day made out of cookie dough and giggles, as you craft your very own snowman. And then, finally, it's ready! You look at it and feel the pride of having made something with your own two hands. Pondering that, a thought occurs to you. You should record this moment so that you can remember it for years to come. And, more importantly, so that you can share it and make your friends jealous of your amazing day in snow. So you get your phone out. But…wait. Something is wrong. The phone has turned off. Upon closer inspection you realize it must be out of battery.
You feel a little silly now, because you just read that article on that site talking about that thing that makes phones lose battery charge much faster in the cold. Such is the price of a good frolic in the snow, you now realize. You are sad. You cannot take a picture of the most epic snowman ever that would have surely gone viral if only the world had had the chance to gaze at it. But your sadness is interrupted by that distant sound of sleigh bells. You hear it again, this time louder. And it keeps getting louder and louder. It's behind you now, and you turn to see a guy driving a team of reindeer.
As you stare at the strange sight, he asks you if something is wrong. You reply that yes, actually, your phone ran out battery right as you were on the brink of Internet fame. The reindeer-driving madman shakes his head in disapproval and hands you his powerbank, telling you that you can borrow it until you get one of your own. He drives off, and as you stand there holding your phone and the powerbank that will make it possible for you to take the snowman selfie of your dreams, you realize that even a guy driving a group of Arctic animals around a highly trafficked downtown area was sane enough to know he needs a powerbank to keep his smart phone going in the cold. So you decide to buy one, too. The end.
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Recently we toured the Chiller Plant at the Empire State Plaza, home of a steam-driven centrifugal chiller plant. It was quite the tour! I would like to extend a big Thank You to Ray Hickey for coordinating the tour and fine folks at the Empire State Plaza for showing us around having us!
The next event, aside from our monthly meeting, will be a bowling event on April 9th, at Uncle Sams Lanes in Troy. It may not be as cool as a visit to the Empire State Plaza, but its plenty of fun – I encourage you to join us and mark your calendars!
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Using gel memory foam built into the base of the cover and also a layer of memory foam beneath, the Nectar shapes well, but doesn't have the exact same hug frequently associated with memory foam beds. Both the gel memory foam and the lack of sink-in feel mean the Nectar sleeps significantly cooler than many memory foam models.
Considering its popularity, the brand is often compared to Purple and Casper, two giants in the Direct-to-Consumer mattress world. Though all three mattresses have substantially distinct feels (which I'll dissect in full later on in this review), they do gain from a similar amount of name recognition and notoriety on websites likes ours and Reddit.
Let's begin with the Nectar mattress review. As I mentioned above, this is an all-foam mattress made up of three different layers that pile as much as an 11″ profile. The most notable aspect of the Nectar's construction is the humungous 4″ of memory foam up top, which leads to a considerable amount of body contouring and sinkage.
an eco friendly material famous for its breathability and softness. Additionally, there's an inch of gel memory foam built into the cover, which provides the sleeper with some immediate relaxation. The combination of the gel infusion and Tencel fibers make for an ultra-cool layer which will help regulate temperatures during the evening.
Comfort Layer – Right below the cover, you'll encounter 3″ of memory foam. This material has a remarkably slow response to pressure, allowing the sleeper to really sink in for some satisfying pressure relief. As the foam shapes to the curves of your body, you are most likely to feel like you are sleeping more"in" the bed than"on top" of it, which may be a pleasant feel for side sleepers needing cushiony support in the shoulders and hips.
Transition Layer – Next you'll find a transitional layer of memory foam, which has a marginally quicker response to pressure than the foams over it. This section is meant to alleviate the sleeper into the firmer foundation under, helping to extend the contouring of the comfort layer even deeper into the mattress.
Foundation Layer – Rounding out the construction we've got 6 inches of high-density poly foam. This section gives the mattress its stability and shape, providing a firm foundation upon which the softer foams can react.
After taking a look at the construction of the Nectar, let's chat about the firmness and texture. I started off by putting some light hand pressure to the mattress and found that I was instantly interacting with all the thick layers of memory foam up top. I could feel myself sinking into the mattress, with the gentle foams contouring around my palms. Pushing in further, I experienced even deeper sinkage into the mattress.
Since people of different body types and sizes are going to feel stability differently, I made a decision to bring in three other testers to have a look at the Nectar Sleep mattress. We all took a turn lying on the mattress, and gave it a personal rating, then compiled them on the graph below.
While feel is always likely to be a personal thing, our responses should give you with a good notion of the firmness range you may expect from the bed.
Although there was a little discrepancy with our responses, we did end on a mean firmness rating of 6.5, which syncs up perfectly with the market standard for medium firmness.
I personally gave the Nectar a 6 as I found its thick memory foam layers gave a gentle, pressure-relieving vibe. Irrespective of the position, I stretched out in, I could feel the material contouring to the shape of my body, leading to some pretty intense sinkage. While this translated to a softer rating for mepersonally, a few sleepers may find memory foam to produce a firmer sense as their bodies gradually acclimate to its morphing contour.
To help you visualize where these pressure points might arise, I placed a pressure map above the bed and lied on my back, side, and tummy. You can find the results on the image below where pressure is represented from blue (low pressure) to red (high pressure).
Edge Support – Testing out the edge support on this bed, I did detect some compression in the soft foam top layers. However, the high-density poly foam foundation did a good job of supporting my weight in this position, which allowed me to feel secure on the side of the bed.
Side – Turning onto my side, I continued to feel fantastic pressure relief from this bed. Side sleepers tend to favor softer mattresses which contour snuggly to the shoulders and buttocks, and the Nectar more than delivers on that front.
Stomach – Unfortunately, this comfort didn't totally carry over when I rolled onto my stomach. The thick layers of memory foam caused my hips to sink out of alignment with my shoulders, which made for a little tension along my spine. Overall, stomach sleepers usually opt for firmer mattresses, so I wasn't too surprised by this result.
Next, let us take a look at motion transfer. This test will demonstrate the quantity of disturbance detectable from one side of the mattress to the other, which could be especially critical for those who share their bed with a partner.
To demonstrate this motion transfer, I dropped a 10 lb steel ball from heights of 4 inches, 8 inches and 12 inches and then measured the disturbance it generated: the larger the lines, the bigger the disturbance.
FYI: Every drop is intended to symbolize a different movement you are most likely to experience in bed, from tossing and turning (4″) to getting out of bed (8″) all the way to full on jumping (12″).
These are amazing motion transfer outcomes! The thick layers of memory foam up top work to dampen movement throughout the structure, ensuring you won't be too bothered by your bed mate's tossing and turning in the night.
When purchasing a new bed, the majority of men and women wish to know whether they will feel like they're sinking "into" the mattress or lying"on top" of it. To picture this sinkage, I put four balls of different densities and sizes (a 6 lb medicine ball, a 10 lb steel ball, a 50 lb medicine ball, and a 100 lb medicine ball) on the mattress and measured how much they compressed the surface.
I honestly thought these results would be a bit more intense! As I moved around the Nectar, I was surprised by just how much my body sank into the memory foam top layers, so it is sort of surprising to see that the actual measurements are consistent with those of other all-foam mattresses on the marketplace. That being said, you're still more likely to feel as though you're sleeping "in" the Nectar as opposed to "on top" of it.
The mattress fares very well in comparison to other memory foam mattresses that come in at a higher cost. With quite positive customer evaluations on relaxation, bounce, construction, and extra benefits, the Nectar is a very good buy for the money.
Now that we've broken down the specific, nitty-gritty details of the Nectar, let us expand the scope and take a peek at some of its biggest rivals in the game. While each mattress has unique features which make it a different product in the space, it may be useful to contextualize these distinctions against other beds. Plus, who does not love a tiny cross-referencing before making a large purchase?
You can even use the Nectar right on the floor if that is what you would like to do. Just make sure that there is not any water or moisture around.
In addition, it's one-year risk-free sleep trial,"Forever Warranty", free transport, easy return/refund procedure and very affordable prices finalize the extended list of quality features and choices offered to consumers in the time of their first purchase and afterwards.


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Will ABCD Be the First Big Hit For Allu Sirish
Coming from a family full of actors, directors, and producers, Allu Sirish has good knowledge about the Telegu movie industry. Allu Sirish has worked in a lot of Telugu movies but was not able to create a mark for himself. The actor has great views about his latest offering and has fingers crossed Will ABCD Be the First Big Hit For Allu Sirish.
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The movie ABCD is a remake of the famous Malayalam movie ABCD and the actor has to say,
Allu Sirish's words about his movie:
"I don't want to try anything new. I don't want to be in that zone of breaking monotony. Personally, I like family dramas and love stories. And, my last movie Okka Kshanam didn't work out for me," Allu Sirish says ahead of the release of ABCD – 'American Born Confused Desi'.
The actor further adds he resembles the character he is playing in the movie and also recollects a few words said by his father and mentor Allu Arvind. "I was raised seeing people riding sports cars in Jubilee Hills. I thought maybe, I can also get such a car. I'm thankful that my father didn't give in to my demands. He told me he would give a few lakhs of rupees and asked me to earn the remaining money myself to afford my dream car Mitsubishi Outlander which even later I could not afford. By the time I could afford it, I learned how hard it is to earn money".
The question still remains that Will ABCD Be the First Big Hit For Allu Sirish as he is putting all the effort and hard work required.
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