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Protest Geography
A Guide to the Buildings around the Main Portland Protests
Justice means jail, federal means fenced, and parks used to be single-sex.
By Margaret Seiler July 23, 2020
These government buildings and greenspaces have been the nexus of political demonstrations for nearly two months. Use this key to find their descriptions below:
While there are city, county, Metro, state, regional, and federal offices and services located all over Portland, many are clustered around the greenspaces that have been home to demonstrators every night for nearly two months, supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and protesting police brutality and racist practices as well as, more recently, federal overreach of power. What in the world are these buildings and greenspaces? Here's a quick guide to help you sort it out.
1. Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse
2. Multnomah County Justice Center
3. Edith Green–Wendell Wyatt Federal Building
4. Lownsdale Square
5. Chapman Square
6. Terry Schrunk Plaza
7. Multnomah County Courthouse
8. Portland Building
9. Portland City Hall
Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse
The Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse, completed in 1997, is used by the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.
Image: Gabriel Granillo
The Mark O. Hatfield US Courthouse is one of four homes in the state to the US District Court for the District Oregon, where US Attorney Billy J. Williams would be involved in cases involving federal charges. (The District of Oregon is within the Ninth Circuit, which is headquartered in San Francisco but has facilities at the Pioneer Courthouse a few blocks northwest.) Completed in 1997, the 16-story building took over most district court activities from the old Gus J. Solomon Courthouse. It also hosts the occasional citizenship ceremony.
A Thomas Jefferson quote at the base of the Hatfield Courthouse, seen directly above on May 30, is now completely obscured, as seen in the first photo.
Image: Margaret Seiler
Named for a two-term governor turned five-term US senator known for antiwar votes, the generally quiet building is federal property and its "protection" is thus part of the justification for the continued presence in Portland of federal law enforcement agents. It has spent part of July surrounded by a black fence, but on Wednesday got a fresh new look courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security: a concrete barrier.
Multnomah County Justice Center
Home to the Portland Police Bureau's Central Precinct, the Multnomah County Justice Center, seen here on July 21, remains the epicenter of the nightly protests in downtown Portland.
On its fifth through eighth floors, the Multnomah County Justice Center houses Multnomah County Detention Center, the nearly 400-cell, maximum-security jail that, according to the sheriff's office website, "serves as the initial booking facility for all arrestees within Multnomah County, houses adults in custody for the County, as well as state and federal inmates involved in court matters." (More county inmates are housed at the medium-security Inverness Jail in outer Northeast.) The lower floors have courtrooms that handle arraignments, diversion hearings, probation violation hearings, and preliminary hearings. (Other types of hearings and all state circuit court trials happen across the way in the county courthouse—see below.) The Justice Center is also home to the Portland Police Bureau's Central Precinct, which patrols the city's west side except for the northern reaches of Forest Park, as well as the inner east side south of I-84 and west of César E. Chávez Boulevard. The Portland Police Museum and Historical Society is also here. It has a gift shop. Central Precinct and the museum both face SW Second Avenue, and a network of underground parking garages often spit police cars and crowd-control vehicles out onto SW First Avenue.
Edith Green–Wendell Wyatt Federal Building
The Edith Green–Wendell Wyatt Federal Building, with Terry Schrunk Plaza in the foreground
The Edith Green–Wendell Wyatt Federal Building dates to the 1970s and had a swanky LEED renovation starting in 2009, funded by the stimulus package passed in response to the Great Recession. The 18-story office building is home to Portland's immigration court (part of the federal Department of Justice), an Internal Revenue Service office, Bureau of Land Management office, the US Forest Service's Region 6 office, and other federal offices. (Like the rest of us, many federal employees are currently working from home.) Namesake Green served for 20 years in Congress representing Oregon's 3rd district in the seat now held by Earl Blumenauer. She was a key figure in what would become the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the policies now commonly known as Title IX. Her colleague and contemporary Wendell Wyatt, who represented the 1st congressional district (currently repped by Suzanne Bonamici), helped shape Oregon's public lands as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. Green, who died in 1987, was a Democrat; Wyatt, who was 91 when he died in 2009, was a Republican.
Lownsdale Square
The Soldiers Monument was designed by Douglas Tilden and installed in Lownsdale Square in 1906 to honor the 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry Regiment troops who served in the Spanish-American War. The howitzers at its base were used by both Union and Confederate troops at Fort Sumter in the Civil War.
Originally a "gentlemen's gathering place" in what was historically called the Plaza Blocks, Lownsdale Square is named for Daniel Lownsdale, an early landowner of what would become Portland's downtown. It's home to a men's restroom and two military memorials. (The North Park Blocks also had single-sex-designated areas and playgrounds in the early 1900s—gotta keep 'em separated.) Just south of Lownsdale Square is the longtime home of a fountain and statue called the Thompson Elk, because it was donated to the city by former mayor David Thompson. The 1900 sculpture by East Coast–based Roland Hinton Perry is taking a little break from standing in the middle of SW Main after fires damaged its base. In Gus Van Sant's My Own Private Idaho, the elk was shown with a rider on it (a member of the film crew painted green).
Chapman Square
Completed in 1993, The Promised Land, designed by David Manuel to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Oregon Trail, sits at the center of Chapman Square just west of the Multnomah County Justice Center.
Named for another early owner of the townsite, William Chapman (not 1880s mayor James Chapman, who dabbled in bribery and vote buying), Chapman Square was originally meant to be enjoyed by just ladies and children, a safe space to gather and stroll without those boorish dudes from Lownsdale Square bugging them. It's home to David Manuel's 1993 sculpture The Promised Land, honoring the white, two-heterosexual-parent families who were among those who traversed the Oregon Trail 150 years before.
Terry Schrunk Plaza
Once called Federal Plaza but renamed for a fire captain, sheriff, and four-term Portland mayor who was investigated by Robert Kennedy on racketeering suspicions, this civic space is federal property, which explains the different fencing around it earlier this month compared to what's been around city-owned spaces. (The fencing cut off access to the bushes in its southeast corner, which had made for a semiprivate place to pee during protests.) Its greenery and sloped amphitheater sit over a parking garage for the federal building across the street. In fact, the federal General Services Administration refers to the park as a "green roof" for the parking garage.
Multnomah County Courthouse
The Multnomah County Courthouse is home to not just the district attorney's office and criminal proceedings but also family, small claims, civil, probate, and traffic courts. Those not generally involved in the legal system might go there to argue a parking ticket, pay a fine, or answer a summons for jury duty. Many services remain shut due to COVID-19, and very few trials are happening now. Fewer jurors are being called. Potential jurors are asked to call in the day before their service, and are often being told they don't need to come in at all. Those who do have cause to visit the courthouse are given this assurance on the circuit court's website: "While there have been protests downtown, including graffiti applied to the building during the night, the courthouse is open for business. We have security on site and are actively monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of all people who are coming to the courthouse." (People won't be coming to this building for long, though. In 2018, the aging courthouse was declared surplus property and sold to NBP Capital, a real estate group with experience renovating downtown properties. The deal allowed the county to lease back the building for two years while a new courthouse was readied at SW First Avenue and Jefferson Street. While plans originally called for the new courthouse to be operating by now, pandemic-related delays have pushed its opening to August 24.)
Portland Building
The Portland Building was designed in 1982 by Michael Graves.
The Portland Building's copper Portlandia statue faces SW Fifth Avenue, while the turquoise-and-coral backside of this Michael Graves–designed icon of postmodern architecture looms over Chapman Square. Both revered and hated, the city office building that's been home to the parks department, the water bureau, and other agencies needed major work not long after its 1982 opening, and it's been closed for two and a half years for a major remodel.
Portland City Hall
Portland City Hall on July 22
While there were barricades around Portland City Hall in June, the sidewalk in front the four-story Italian Renaissance–inspired city government HQ is no longer home to a bunch of Jersey barriers and OSB panels. The 1895 building included a public library in its early days; now it's home to the mayor's, city attorney's, and city commissioners' offices, some other city services, council chambers, conference rooms, and ceremonial spaces.
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Move the std::ascii::Ascii type and related traits to a new Cargo package on crates.io, and instead expose its functionality for u8, [u8], char, and str types.
The std::ascii::Ascii type is a u8 wrapper that enforces (unless unsafe code is used) that the value is in the ASCII range, similar to char with u32 in the range of Unicode scalar values, and String with Vec<u8> containing well-formed UTF-8 data. [Ascii] and Vec<Ascii> are naturally strings of text entirely in the ASCII range.
Every single use of the Ascii type in the Rust distribution is only to use the to_lowercase or to_uppercase method, then immediately convert back to u8 or char.
The Ascii type as well as the AsciiCast, OwnedAsciiCast, AsciiStr, and IntoBytes traits should be copied into a new ascii Cargo package on crates.io. The std::ascii copy should be deprecated and removed at some point before Rust 1.0.
The std::ascii::escape_default function has little to do with ASCII. I think it's relevant to b'x' and b"foo" byte literals, which have types u8 and &'static [u8]. I suggest moving it into std::u8.
I (@SimonSapin) can help with the implementation work.
Code using Ascii (not only for e.g. to_lowercase) would need to install a Cargo package to get it. This is strictly more work than having it in std, but should still be easy.
Some variations per Unresolved questions below.
What to do with std::ascii::escape_default?
Rename the AsciiExt and OwnedAsciiExt traits?
Should they be in the prelude? The Ascii type and the related traits currently are.
Are associated type stable enough yet? If not, AsciiExt should temporarily keep its type parameter.
Which of all the Ascii::is_* methods should AsciiExt include? Those included should have ascii added in their name.
Maybe is_lowercase, is_uppercase, is_alphabetic, or is_alphanumeric could be useful, but I'd be fine with dropping them and reconsider if someone asks for them. The same result can be achieved with .is_ascii() && and the corresponding UnicodeChar method, which in most cases has an ASCII fast path. And in some cases it's an easy range check like 'a' <= c && c <= 'z'.
is_digit and is_hex are identical to Char::is_digit(10) and Char::is_digit(16).
is_blank, is_control, is_graph, is_print, and is_punctuation are never used in the Rust distribution or Servo.


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The major tax overhaul passed by Congress and signed into law is going to impact divorces and alimony in a big way.
Beginning January 1, 2019 the spouse paying alimony will no longer have the ability to deduct their payments on their taxes. Conversely, the spouse receiving alimony will no longer have to pay taxes on the alimony they receive. However, if you sign a marital settlement agreement or finalize your divorce before December 31, 2018 the new law will not apply to you, at least not right away.
The new law also provides a specific provision regarding the modification of alimony. In other words, the law addresses a situation where your divorce or settlement agreement was finalized prior to December 31, 2018 but alimony is later modified after the new law goes into effect. The law provides alimony modified after December 31, 2018 would be subject to the new tax law provided the modification expressly provides that the new tax law applies to the modification. While it is not exactly clear that that means, it appears that in order for the new the new tax laws to apply to modified alimony, the court order or agreement as to the modification must "opt in" to the new tax law. It remains to be seen how that plays out in real litigation.
Do I want to wait and get divorced after the new law goes into effect? In Virginia, you can't get divorced until one year after you separate unless you have no minor children and you sign a settlement agreement. So your ability to actually get divorced before the new law goes into effect may be in question. If you are the higher income earning spouse in danger of paying alimony you would think you have every incentive to get your case settled within the next 12 months so you can take advantage of the tax deduction as long as you can. However, that may not necessarily be possible or advisable so you should discuss this with an attorney.
Do I want to push my divorce out after December 31, 2018? If you are the spouse who needs to get alimony, you would think that your incentive is to push your case as long as you can into 2019 so you don't have to pay taxes on your alimony payments. However, there may be incentives to the payor spouse to get the case done quicker so they can keep the tax deduction and you may actually get a better deal settling in 2017. Every case is different so talking to an attorney your options is imperative.
Do you want alimony to be modifiable? In Virginia, alimony can only be changed after the divorce if it was court-ordered in litigation or the parties' settlement specifically says alimony is modifiable. It is important to consider whether you want alimony to be modifiable in the future if your divorce is finalized prior to December 31, 2018. It is also important to consider whether you want to litigate alimony versus settle out-of-court. If your divorce is already final and you are paying/receiving alimony it would be a good idea to consult with an attorney about how the new law affects your alimony payments if they are ever modified.
How does the division of my assets impact alimony? In Virginia the court determines alimony using a series of statutory factors. One of the factors is the division of the marital assets and debts. You should consider approaching the division of assets differently than you otherwise would based on the changes to the tax treatment of alimony.
How do I factor in the tax issues around alimony into my divorce case? One of the factors a Virginia court must consider in determining alimony is the tax consequences to each party of alimony. You may wish to consider consulting with tax professionals and prepare to negotiate or litigate with full knowledge of the tax situation with your alimony.
How does the tax change for alimony affect child support? Child support was already non-taxable and non-deductible before this new law was passed. Starting in 2019 under the new law alimony will be the same. Because child support is based on gross income, the tax treatment of alimony does not impact child support calculations per se. However, alimony and child support are often negotiated together so there will likely be an impact on how agreements on the payment of both are reached.
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How 1080p Dvb-s2 Hd Digital Satellite + Iptv Combo Tv Box Receiver Bin File? (Solution)
by Kenneth White 30.11.2021 Leave a Comment on How 1080p Dvb-s2 Hd Digital Satellite + Iptv Combo Tv Box Receiver Bin File? (Solution)
1 How do I connect my DVB S2?
2 How do I update my DVB?
3 What is DVB S2 transmitter?
4 Is DVB S2 compatible with DVB?
5 What is the difference between DVB and DVB S2?
6 How do I connect my satellite dish to my Hisense TV?
7 What is DVB SSU?
8 How do I update my TV decoder?
9 What is OTA upgrade on DSTV?
10 What is the modulation schemes used in satellite TV broadcast using DVB-S2 standards?
11 How does DVB-T work?
12 What is the difference between DVB C and DVB-T?
13 Is Freesat a DVB-S2?
14 What is Digital Video Broadcasting DVB?
How do I connect my DVB S2?
Instructions on how to view DVB-S2 satellite television using a DVB S2 receiver card
Make sure that the DVB S2 receiver you choose is compatible with your PC. Activate the dvb s2 reciver card on your pc. Utilize a Tuner Card to connect your satellite receiving unit to your PC. Start the computer by pressing the power button.
How do I update my DVB?
ETATM Stereo Advanced Digital TV Set-top Box with DVB-T2 NMS Firmware Upgrade.
Download the firmware from the website. Unzip the downloaded file and copy the STB2T2Firmware into a convenient location. Connect the thumb drive to the STB and select Menu-Miscellaneous from the drop-down menu. Select Firmware Upgrade (Via USB) and then STB2T2Firmware from the drop-down menu.
What is DVB S2 transmitter?
As a successor system to the widely used Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite (DVB-S) system, Digital Video Broadcasting – Satellite Second Generation (DVB-S2) is a digital television broadcasting standard. When compared to the DVB-S standard, the following two new essential features have been added: The LDPC code is a sophisticated coding technique that is based on a current LDPC code.
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Is DVB S2 compatible with DVB?
DVB S2 use the BCH method rather than the Reed Solomon algorithm, which provides superior error correction coding. In addition, as compared to DVB S, DVB S2 requires fewer data for correction. DVB S2 has backward compatibility, which implies that a DVB S2 receiver may also receive a DVB S signal, and vice versa.
What is the difference between DVB and DVB S2?
When compared to the original DVB-S, DVB-S2 is capable of achieving a spectrum performance improvement of around 30%. This enables an increase in data rate across the same DVB-S frequency bandwidth while maintaining the same frequency bandwidth. DVB-S2 improves the spectral performance of television satellites by approximately 30%! DVB-S2 became an official ETSI standard in 2005 after being released informally.
How do I connect my satellite dish to my Hisense TV?
How to Connect Your Satellite Dish to Your Television
Connections: Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the rear of your satellite dish, which should be labeled "LNB." Connect the other end of the coaxial wire to your satellite receiver, which should be labeled "Sat in." After that, attach one end of the HDMI cable to the 'output' connector on the rear of the satellite receiver
What is DVB SSU?
System Software Update (SSU) in DVB Systems is specified in this document.
How do I update my TV decoder?
To upgrade the software on your decoder, hit MENU on your remote control, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS, then INSTALLATION, and finally RESET.
What is OTA upgrade on DSTV?
Mobile devices may be updated over-the-air (OTA), which is a wireless transmission of new software, firmware, or other data to them.
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The DVB-S standard defines QPSK modulation as well as concatenated convolutional and Reed-Solomon channel coding, and it is now utilized by the vast majority of satellite operators throughout the globe to provide television and data broadcasting services to their customers.
How does DVB-T work?
Data is sent in a series of discrete blocks at the symbol rate using DVB-T, which is a digital transmission. DVB-T is a COFDM transmission technology that makes use of a Guard Interval to maintain signal integrity. It enables the receiver to cope with high levels of multipath interference.
What is the difference between DVB C and DVB-T?
The DVBS is in charge of satellite television transmission, the DVBC is in charge of cable television, the DVBT is in charge of terrestrial television, and the DVBH is in charge of mobile television services.
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Specifics on the technical aspects. It uses the same satellite fleet (Astra 28.2°E) as Sky and transmits from the same location. The DVB-S standard is used to transmit the channels. Channel 4 HD had been broadcast using DVB-S2 when it first began broadcasting, however the transponder was lowered to DVB-S on March 28, 2012.
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What happened to the Shoutbox?
OMG! I call all of you to arms! We fight till the last bullet, we fight till the last man!
Soo... why was it removed then?
It's all Hex' fault. He wanted to move posts in the DayZ forum to the archive, and somehow didn't have permissions to do so. I tried some stuff which didn't work. Forgot about the shoutbox.
@jaspernl don't blame me its your fault that it doesnt work!
Blame Hex! Blame Hex! We want justice!


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The Winners and Losers of Fall TV 2018
Find out which shows are having a stellar time this season and which have hit a rough patch.
By Lauren Piester, Chris Harnick Oct 18, 2018 7:30 PMTags
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The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and the ratings are in. Fall TV is in full swing, with the big five networks—ABC, NBC, Fox, The CW and CBS—all having debuted the majority of their new and returning shows. Cable heavyweights like American Horror Story and The Walking Dead are back with new episodes and streaming services like Netflix are gearing up to introduce what could be some of the biggest shows yet. It's a good time in TV—for some. Especially witches. Lots and lots of witches.
But back to that "for some." Yes, the ominous "for some." For every winner this fall TV season, there's a loser. From a rash of exits to low ratings (ratings are down, like, way down, for a lot of shows), it hasn't been an easy fall for some shows and fandoms.
Below, check out the winners and losers of fall TV 2018.
WINNER: Manifest
Networks have been trying to nail down the "next Lost" since, well, Lost was on the air. It's never seemed to work…until now? NBC's Manifest, a drama about a plane full of people who go missing for more than five years, but for them they just experienced bad turbulence, debuted to big numbers. The series premiere, without delayed viewing factored in, had 10.4 million viewers and a 2.2 rating. Subsequent episodes have slipped, which is normal, but are still solid for today's broadcast standards. The ratings aren't the only highlight: Manifest is actually good, with a solid story and mystery driving interest. NBC handed out an order of three additional scripts, bringing the season one total to 16.
LOSER: The Walking Dead
As actors are jumping ship, so are the viewers. So far, the first two episodes of season nine have hit 6 and 4 million, series lows not seen since the low-rated first season. Gone are the days of 10 or 12 million viewers per episode—from just two seasons ago!—and gone is the time when Andrew Lincoln's impending departure would have felt like a very big deal.
LOSER: Marvel's Iron Fist
After a terribly received first season, Iron Fist managed a much improved second season. Did you know there as a second season? Doesn't matter, it wasn't enough to save the show from being the Marvel TV universe's weakest link, and Netflix let it go. Maybe it can rest easy knowing it died when it actually had some fans to mourn its loss.
WINNER: The Good Place
Yes, the same-day ratings for The Good Place are pretty forkin' terrible. However, according to a study, it's one of the top streaming comedies. Plus, three seasons in it is STILL shocking us and continues to be one of the smartest and funniest shows on TV.
LOSER: Shameless Fans
Shameless is still one of Showtime's most-watched shows (and does well on Netflix), but now in its ninth season its undergoing some shakeups that are leaving fans devastated. First, Emmy Rossum announced she'd be leaving the show in a heartfelt letter. The date of her exit remains a mystery, but she has said it's likely not a goodbye for good. Roughly a month later, Cameron Monaghan announced he was leaving the show—the same week of his announcement—and also cautioned it was likely not a goodbye forever. Monaghan's character, Ian Gallagher, went to prison for his role in blowing up a van as part of protesting gay conversion therapy.
WINNER: Witches
Magic and witchcraft are back in a big way, from the spectacular return of the Coven witches on American Horror Story to the Charmed reboot to the upcoming Vampire Diaries/Originals spinoff Legacies and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (both of which have gotten fantastic early reviews). Badass women with magical powers taking down the patriarchy are particularly welcome this year, to the point where the witches have risen beyond their individual shows to share in a win for all of spooky womankind. We will take all of the witches TV has to offer us, please and thank you.
LOSER: Lethal Weapon
Fox's troubled action drama had a chance at a second life after the firing of Clayne Crawford for his behavior on set when they hired Sean William Scott in his place. But now, it appears that Damon Wayans plans to quit the show as well, as soon the current season's 15 episodes are finished. Ratings have been falling every week in the third season, so the show might not survive past this season anyway...unless Fox has another nostalgic actor replacement waiting in the wings.
WINNER: New Amsterdam
It's official once again: America loves its medical dramas. New Amsterdam was the first new show to get a full season pick-up after debuting to around 8.4 million viewers. That number has fallen a bit in the weeks since to around 6.3, but it's remained one of the most popular new shows of the season, and that likely won't change. But can Dr. Max Goodwin successfully change this country's healthcare system? We've got at least a full season to find out!
LOSER: Dancing With the Stars
We say it every year, but Dancing With Who? While this cast has actually been unusually good since the first episode (save for poor sweet non-dancer Grocery Store Joe), the season has failed to really take off. There's not a breakout star in sight. Ratings for the once-steady series have slipped to new lows. The premiere episode on Monday, Sept. 24 at a 1.0 rating and 7.7 million viewers. The second part on Tuesday, Sept. 25 had an even lower 0.9 rating and 6.6 million viewers. And if that's not enough, as of press time, Grocery Store Joe is still on the show and professional performer Tinashe is not, so something is definitely amiss here.
WINNER: Last Man Standing
Tim Allen's ABC comedy was always a solid performer for the network. It didn't necessarily generate headlines, but it had an audience. ABC canceled the series in 2017, and then along came Fox. Its sister studio, 20th Century Fox Television, produces the show and suddenly Last Man Standing was back—and it was a triumphant return. The first episode in September 2018 (the show ended on ABC in March 2017) had 8.1 million viewers and a 1.8 rating. Subsequent episodes dropped to around 6 million viewers an episode, but the 18-49 demo has remained around 1.4. This is better than most tent pole broadcast shows.
LOSER: Murphy Brown
The new Murphy Brown is not a ratings hit out of the gate—and there's a reason.
The series return had 7.5 million viewers and a 1.1 rating on Thursday, Sept. 27. That's gone up with DVR viewers to 11.5 million viewers and a 1.8 rating, but nowhere near the success Roseanne and Will & Grace had when they returned. An easy explanation: Besides all broadcast ratings being down, Roseanne and Will & Grace had and still have longer lives in syndication. You'd be hard-pressed to find a rerun of Murphy Brown anywhere these days thanks to music licensing fees. The show's first season is the only one to come out on DVD.
WINNER: 9-1-1
9-1-1 season two opened big for Fox (thanks football), and naturally the numbers have fallen in the following episodes. However, the drama adds nearly double the total audience when DVR viewing is factored in and in same-day 18-49 ratings it's a strong performer. It's maintaining the viewership from season one.
LOSER: The Good Doctor
Remember how big a hit The Good Doctor was last year? My, how things change. Shaun Murphy isn't exactly on his last legs, but before DVR viewing is counted, the ABC medical drama is down to around 7 million viewers and a 1.1 rating. The average last year was more than 9 million viewers and a 1.7 rating. DVR viewing is still solid for the show, but with the buzz last year, these numbers should've been up.
???: The Conners
The Conners debuted lower than the Roseanne revival premiere, yes, but it was on par with the Roseanne revival finale with roughly 10.5 million viewers. So, yes, lower than its predecessor, but on par with how the show wrapped up. The true test will be how it does in future installments. The premiere was well-received by both critics and fans, but again, all eyes will be on how future outings do in the ratings.
For reference, check out the winners and losers of 2017 fall TV.


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The SPAR Madibaz team defeated Free State University and North-West University in the latest round of Varsity Netball matches to stay on track for a semifinal berth.
It was the first time the Nelson Mandela University side had defeated the sides in the same season and coach Lana Krige said she was delighted with the team's performances.
They now lie third on the log, but the battle for the play-off spots will continue on September 24. The tournament takes a break next week because of the World University Championship being played in Uganda next week.
The log-leaders are Free State, with 26 points, followed by Stellenbosch (24) and Madibaz (22). The next two teams, UP-Tuks and North-West, both have 21 points.
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Q: Finding the set of all triangles satisfying the given condition Let $S$ be the set of all triangles $ABC$ for which
$ 5\left( \dfrac{1}{AP} + \dfrac{1}{BQ} + \dfrac{1}{CR} \right) - \dfrac{3}{\min\{ AP, BQ, CR \}} = \dfrac{6}{r},$
where $r$ is the inradius and $P, Q, R$ are the points of tangency of the incircle with sides $AB, BC, CA,$ respectively. How do I Prove that all triangles in $S$ are isosceles and similar to one another.
After taking $s-a=x$, $s-b=y$, $s-c=z$ and assuming WLWOG that  $x \le y \le z$ after much of grueling work I got an equation
$0 = 4y^2z^2 + 25x^2y^2 + 25x^2z^2 - 16xy^2z - 16xyz^2 + 14x^2yz$
How do I solve this equation to get the required result?

A: The question you wrote is wrong, it should be $$5\left( \dfrac{1}{AP} + \dfrac{1}{BQ} + \dfrac{1}{CR} \right) - \dfrac{3}{\min\{ AP, BQ, CR \}} = \dfrac{6}{r},\\ and\ not\ \left( \dfrac{1}{AP} + \dfrac{1}{BQ} + \dfrac{1}{CR} \right) - \dfrac{3}{\min\{ AP, BQ, CR \}} = \dfrac{6}{r},                      $$
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Q: Retrieve files from a dd-ed btrfs partition I have dd-ed a btrfs partition (from a Jolla phone), as per some last resort instructions to have a safety copy of it (see: notes in Mer's Sailfish/Backup Device wiki page, ).  Perhaps wrongly so, after reading the Btrfs Gotchas wiki page.
[updated]
I want to copy a few files from within the subvolume home. Note, the files were not deleted. When I mount the subvolume of interest, I can navigate in directories and list files. However, every attempt to read or copy fails.
[updated] After dding back the image to an empty micro-SD card (an attempt to see if the failure to copy files, i.e. cp: reading 'filename': Input/output error, is due to what is mentioned
at http://superuser.com/a/793638/128768), as root, I do:
# list tree roots
btrfs restore -l /dev/sdc

tree key (EXTENT_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 46944256 level 2
tree key (DEV_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 35631104 level 0
tree key (FS_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 157016064 level 0
tree key (CSUM_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 82132992 level 2
tree key (QUOTA_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 67289088 level 0
tree key (UUID_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 32456704 level 0
tree key (259 ROOT_ITEM 0) 29503488 level 0
tree key (264 ROOT_ITEM 33) 116465664 level 2
tree key (265 ROOT_ITEM 34) 116400128 level 1
tree key (299 ROOT_ITEM 866702) 40960000 level 3
tree key (325 ROOT_ITEM 2361424) 119631872 level 2
tree key (327 ROOT_ITEM 2361546) 152805376 level 3
tree key (328 ROOT_ITEM 2361547) 84439040 level 2
tree key (DATA_RELOC_TREE ROOT_ITEM 0) 122241024 level 0

As per https://superuser.com/a/875265/128768, I do:
# mount the card
mount /dev/sdc /mnt/ddjolla

# enter in
cd /mnt/ddjolla/

# then, list subvolumes
btrfs subvolume list .

ID 259 gen 10 top level 5 path @swap
ID 264 gen 2361991 top level 5 path factory-@
ID 265 gen 2361991 top level 5 path factory-@home
ID 299 gen 2362013 top level 5 path @_old
ID 325 gen 2361991 top level 299 path @_old/factory-@
ID 327 gen 2484920 top level 5 path @
ID 328 gen 2484927 top level 5 path @home

# set default subvolume to one from which to revert files
btrfs subvolume set-default 328 /mnt/ddjolla

# unmount
umount /mnt/blah

Looks good so far. At this point,
# try to find root(s)
btrfs-find-root /dev/sdc

Superblock thinks the generation is 2484930
Superblock thinks the level is 1

whatever is on-going is too slow, consumes CPU resources and there is no sign of progress.
I "discovered", now, that likely the filesystem of the sdcard in which I directed the output file of dd was a FAT one! (See comments in Q&A full phone backup guide in https://together.jolla.com/questions/)  Likely this was a no-go (for files >4GB) and the most of the data, from the original partition, are lost (which, apparently, was >4GB).  Is that so?
For the records, here another piece of info
btrfs check /dev/sdc
Checking filesystem on /dev/sdc
UUID: 0f8a2490-53ed-4ff6-ba34-b81df3430387
checking extents
checking free space cache
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 46130921472
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 47204663296
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 49352146944
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 50425888768
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 51499630592
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 52573372416
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 53647114240
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 54720856064
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 55794597888
btrfs: csum mismatch on free space cache
failed to load free space cache for block group 56868339712
checking fs roots
checking csums
checking root refs
checking quota groups
Qgroup is already inconsistent before checking
Counts for qgroup id: 265 are different
our:        referenced 38080512 referenced compressed 38080512
disk:       referenced 38080512 referenced compressed 38080512
our:        exclusive 38002688 exclusive compressed 38002688
disk:       exclusive 4096 exclusive compressed 4096
diff:       exclusive 37998592 exclusive compressed 37998592
found 9357398016 bytes used err is 1
total csum bytes: 8866964
total tree bytes: 264663040
total fs tree bytes: 237322240
total extent tree bytes: 14561280
btree space waste bytes: 79581505
file data blocks allocated: 9901109248
 referenced 8732901376

Is there anyway to troubleshoot this one and do btrfs restore -r ... as described in the reference answer? If not, and likely this is the case, perhaps this may serve as a useful mistake to avoid similar ones in the future.


As anti-social behaviour covers a range of behaviours, there are a number of agencies who can respond to try and stop it. This can lead to confusion over knowing who to report what to.
The Shropshire Community Safety Partnership believes that all residents and tenants have the right to live peacefully within their home and communities, and is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour. The partnership has a single reporting number for people to report incidents of anti-social behaviour and a co-located team who aim to address all types of anti- social behaviour.
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dignetur de redemisti aeterna damnatio aeterna pollicebantur .
So, today is the day. After being lost and without a proper grave at least since the dissolution of the Grey Friars friary, Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, will finally be put to rest.
During the week so far, thousands upon thousands of visitors has queued to pay their respect. Ceremonies has been held and prayers have been said. Every day during the past days people have been able to pay their respect to the former king, and while I haven´t been fortunate to be n Leicester myself during this week, friends I´ve never met has been kind enough to lend me their images, as well as Leicester Cathedral.
The day will start with a procession at 10.30 from the Guild Hall in Leicester and an hour later it´s time to finally let Richard rest at Leicester Cathedral.
The prayer at the top of the page is taken from Richard´s book of prayers. Maybe it won´t be said today, but in any event it may be fitting. English translation at the bottom.
Lord Jesus Christ, deign to free my, your servant King Richard, from every tribulation, sorrow and trouble in which I am placed…hear me, in the name of all your goodness, for which I give thanks, and for all the gifts granted to me, because you made me from nothing and redeemed me out of your bounteous love and pity from eternal damnation to promising eternal life.


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Q: JavaEE project fail to deploy I am beginner in Java EE. Today I tried to learn Java EE by following this tutorial:
http://netbeans.org/kb/docs/javaee/javaee-gettingstarted.html
It basically teaches how to create a Web Application from Java Web categories using Netbeans.
When I run the application, I got the Build Failed error message like this:
  WebApplication1/build/web&name=WebApplication1&contextroot=/WebApplication1&force=true failed on GlassFish Server 3+

     Error occurred during deployment: Exception while preparing the app : Exception [EclipseLink-4002] (Eclipse Persistence Services - 2.3.2.v20111125-r10461): org.eclipse.persistence.exceptions.DatabaseException

    Internal Exception: java.sql.SQLException: Error in allocating a connection.
Cause: Connection could not be allocated because: java.net.ConnectException : Error connecting to server localhost on port 1527 with message Connection refused.

    Error Code: 0. Please see server.log for more details.
   WebApplication1/nbproject/build-impl.xml:721: The module has not been deployed.
    See the server log for details.
    BUILD FAILED (total time: 2 seconds)

I already turn glassfish server on and choose glassfish as the server when creating this project but it looks like the server denies connection.

A: Go persistence.xml file, and add "jta-data-source" tag with your database connection pool name in it.
You can find the name of your connection pool in Glassfish admin console. Resources->JDBC->JDBC Connection Pools
<persistence-unit name="Project-name">
    <jta-data-source>jdbc/mysqlpool</jta-data-source>
    <class>....</class>
</persistence-unit>

A: The Java DB runs on port 1527. It looks like it's not running in your case.
Click on the "Output" tab in your NetBeans IDE  and view the "Java DB Database Process" console.
You should see the following lines:
Tue Jul 03 20:25:43 BST 2012 : Security manager installed using the Basic server security policy.
Tue Jul 03 20:25:44 BST 2012 : Apache Derby Network Server - 10.8.1.2 - (1095077) started and ready to accept connections on port 1527

If you don't see those lines try to investigate why the Java DB process is not starting up.

A: Go to Glassfish admin console, JDBC, JDBC Connection Pools, and check the Additional Properties from your Connection Pools. In my case, i have a DerbyPool, where the PortNumber was 1527, i changed it.


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Top 15 Best Mangakisa Alternatives In 2022
By Jhon Wick
Best Mangakisa alternatives will be discussed in this article. Mangakisa is a crowdfunding-funded free online manga viewer that enables you to read manga without any advertising. You may read thousands of Manga every day in HD resolution thanks to this all-in-one manga reading site. The website serves as a MangaDex substitute and offers a tonne of fresh features, user interfaces, and services that elevate it to the top of the manga platforms.
There are more than a million manga to read, and there are many chapters in each manga. The website's interface is really user-friendly. There are several ways to find your favourite items on our website, including browsing the more than 90 different categories that are divided into them. Each category also has a title. It also has a search bar that enables you to quickly locate what you're looking for and allows you to sort manga by authors, genres, and dates.
Mangakisa is superior to other platforms since it provides streaming access to anime programmes in addition to manga readers. The website also has essential features that are accessible to everyone, including up to 50,000 anime series, more than 90 categories to browse, the ability to upload your own manga, and more. The top manga artists and fans in the world may be found in an online community where they can exchange ideas and inspiration for anime and manga.
Top 15 Best Mangakisa Alternatives in 2022 are explained here.
1. MangaDex
One of the most well-liked online manga readers, MangaDex.org, supports all the major languages, including English, Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish, among others. The website, which Scanlators created exclusively for Scanlators, provides the active team total control over their releases. The website's user interface is comparable to a movie streaming service, allowing you to choose any title and read it without any restrictions. This is another mangakisa alternative. Also check 9anime alternatives
With over 30 different categories, it offers a vast database of Manga books. There are options within each category. MangaDex, like other websites of a similar nature, provides a number of ways for you to discover your favourite books, including the ability to browse its genres and arrange books by name and year. Additionally, there is an advanced search box where you may type the name of the Manga you want to find. It displays all of the comprehensive results after you input a name, and you can quickly select and read any of them without any restrictions.
You have the choice to share your preferred Manga with others via email and social media websites. This website's ability to let you upload your Manga novels and receive real-time comments is one of its best features. In addition, MangaDex provides standard features including daily updates with hundreds of titles, an easy-to-use interface, an online community, millions of users worldwide, and more.
2. MyAnimeList
More than 4.4 million anime and up to 775,000 manga entries are available on MyAnimeList.net (MAL), an Anime and Manga Social Networking service. Each form of content on this website is divided into a number of categories, and there are alternatives for each category. Users of the website can categorise and rate Manga and anime using a list-like method. It makes it easier to meet folks with similar likes and provides daily updates with many different titles.
This is another mangakisa alternative. MyAnimeList is the greatest among all the other comparable Anime and Manga social networking services. There are millions of users worldwide, and it provides the biggest database available. There is no need to register to read Anime and Manga because of the website's user-friendly interface. However, you must register with a name, email address, and name if you intend to upload your titles and interact with the community. You get access to all tools and features after logging in successfully.
The most fascinating aspect of this website is that you can stream high-quality Anime and Manga TV shows for free. You can also use social media networks to recommend your favourite books to your friends. Daily updates, a user-friendly layout, more than 70 categories to explore, a search box, and other essential features are also included in MAL.
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3. Merakiscans
For fans of manga and anime, Merakiscans.com is a one-stop online resource. It provides tens of thousands of excellent Manga for reading and sharing. The website was launched at a very basic level in 2017 and is being published by a small but devoted scanlation group. Millions of users can now access it worldwide to enjoy the newest Manga every day.
It has a skilled writing and editing crew that is constantly working to produce fresh and intriguing content. You can also choose to make and distribute your own series to showcase your talent. Like others, it also includes a sizable database of the top manga chapters in the globe, divided into many categories. There are options in each category that you may quickly select without any restrictions.
4. Mangakakalot
One of the venues with the fastest growth rates for reading manga online is Mangakakalot. For all types of manga fans, the website provides millions of volumes from all the top publishers. It asserts to have the largest manga image database in the world, which is updated every day with new chapters and a huge number of new titles.
It provides all of the associated services with some fresh tools and features and is comparable to MAL (MyAnimeList). The website's UI is extremely excellent, and it offers numerous areas to explore, such as Hot Manga, Complete Manga, and Latest Release, in addition to providing access to all the most recent releases of Manga. You may easily find your favourite Manga by using these areas. This is another mangakisa alternative.
Additionally, there are more than 70 categories to browse, sophisticated search boxes, and sorting systems that all help you save time and energy. Similar to other platforms, it enables you to upload your Manga and distribute it to others for immediate feedback. Key characteristics of Mangakakalot include daily updates, an online community, recommendations, a simple user interface, and leave comments and votes.
5. Mangaupdates
You can read as much Japanese manga as you want with high-quality graphics on Mangaupdates.com, a Japanese manga platform. The website has a distinctive user experience and was created by a group of manga enthusiasts with all the necessary elements to serve as a complete manga platform. Mangaupdates is another name for a manga-based social networking service where manga fans may interact and share ideas.
You may search, read, and share a limitless amount of manga on this platform at any time, from any location, even on mobile devices. You can also choose to share your stories with others and receive immediate feedback. The ability to contact with other members, send and receive messages, and more is one of the best things about this website. This is another mangakisa alternative.
Registration with a name and email address is required for mangaupdates. You can use all of its tools and features once you successfully sign in. A mobile application, an online community, the ability to create and share polls, a sophisticated search box, hundreds of categories to browse, and more are some of its standout features.
6. Kissmanga
Kissmanga is a contemporary website for Manga readers created by readers for readers. The website has one of the biggest collections of the best Manga in the world, divided into sections including School, Drama, Sci-Fi, Love, and more. You can easily browse, choose, and read the titles of each genre.
You may also store and distribute your favourite Manga to others through Facebook, WhatsApp, email, and other platforms. The fact that this manga platform offers two distinct themes—a dark theme and a bright theme, for example—that pique readers' interest—is its most fascinating feature. Kissmanga offers the option to stream Anime series, which makes it more fascinating and is not just for manga readers.
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The site also features a community of the top manga and anime creators in the world, where they impart their knowledge and expertise to newcomers. You must sign in using your name and email address in order to use this service, but once you have, you can access all of its features. The primary benefits of Kissmanga.com include its straightforward user interface, dark mode, mobile application, advanced search box, and daily update.
7. Manga Rock
The finest source to read the most recent Manga for free is Manga Rock (formerly known as INKR). The website was created especially for die-hard manga fans who wish to read the best manga for free. It provides all the same services as MyAnimeList.Net while also adding a few unique features and services to set itself apart from the competition. The website includes a ranking system that makes it simple to locate your favourite Manga.
This is another mangakisa alternative. It offers a variety of themes to explore, including sci-fi, space, magic, action, and drama, among others, much like all the top websites that are similar. You can chose, read, and share the alternatives in each category with others via social networking sites. You may also share your creativity with others and receive immediate feedback through this option.
You must register with a name and email address in order to upload your manga. You can access all of its tools and features after logging in successfully. The most notable features of Manga Rock are an extensive search bar, an online community, the ability to share your favourite Manga with others, daily updates, and the fact that it is free for everyone.
8. Manga Me
With the use of an A.I.-powered function, Manga Me is software that enables users to make own anime/manga from an image. Users can use the programme to turn their images into Japanese-style anime characters, and it is continually evolving. Even without drawing experience, users may now create their own visual novels. Also check anime effects alternatives
The software concentrates on the user and does not alter their surroundings or the location where they are taking the photo. To build their manga character, users can upload a fresh photo or select one from their camera roll. Manga Me uses artificial intelligence to produce its images, and users may assist the app produce better images by providing it with a variety of images. The application reads the input and then sends it to the AI, which analyses it and learns how to create a character from a picture.
9. AniChart
Users of the internet portal AniChart can find out which anime episodes and movies are now airing or have already ended. Users of the platform can discover, follow, and share information about forthcoming seasonal anime episodes and movies. On the website, users may read the descriptions of the shows and look up the shows' genres. Additionally, the platform has an archive part where users may access the programmes from both of the four seasons—winter, summer, spring, and fall—by selecting the appropriate year. This is another mangakisa alternative.
Additionally, it has a separate page with a description and genre for those shows that have not yet been revealed. Users can add programmes to their watching and not watching lists and organise the programmes alphabetically, by date of release, or both. The portal is free, and consumers may easily watch the show there.
10. Mangapark
You may read millions of Manga on one of the platforms with the quickest growth, Mangapark. It is a substitute for MangaDex and provides all the same services with a fresh look and a few new features. You may make Manga on our site, share it with others, and get honest comments.
The best feature of this platform is that it provides one of the world's largest groups of manga lovers who share thousands of Manga every day. It is more entertaining and has a user-friendly interface akin to a social networking programme, which makes it superior to other similar websites.
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Mangapark gives you a variety of ways to find your favourite manga, including the ability to browse categories, sort by authors and genres, and utilise an advanced search box to enter the title of your favourite manga or any other relevant terms.
11. Webcomics
One of the best online resources for finding, reading, and creating Manga is webcomics. It is a complete system that provides all the essential tools and capabilities needed to write and distribute a visually appealing manga story. This allows you to simply create and share an unlimited number of series and chapters, among other things.
This is another mangakisa alternative. The fact that this manga portal offers a huge collection with dozens of temples is its biggest feature. You can choose from any of the templates, which were all made by a professional team, to effortlessly create and share your own stories. Additionally, it offers a feature that lets you make HD photos, alter characters, and do other things to make it stand out from the competition.
The finest manga readers are webcomics, which provide more than 3 million manga stories to read. On this platform, there are 70 distinct genres represented in all the programmes. There are titles available for each category. The availability of programmes for Android and iOS with new features that make them more engaging is another excellent advantage of this platform. The main attributes of Webtoon include an appealing interface, accessibility to all users, a wealth of manga creation tools, and more.
12. Manganelo
For those who enjoy reading and sharing manga online, there is an application called Manganelo. The website has an easy-to-use layout, and reading Manga is available to all visitors without charge. It enables you to produce and share your Manga with others and receive real-time comments, just as MangaDex and all the other services for manga readers that are comparable.
It is also renowned as a social networking tool where manga fans from all around the world can read a variety of manga stories and discuss them. Additionally, there is a choice that enables free HD streaming of anime shows. Action, adventure, drama, romance, and more genres are all represented in the site's content. Each one has countless possibilities that you can choose from and take pleasure in.
Manganelo does not require registration, but you must register with a name and email address if you wish to upload your own manga story. You can use all functions after logging in without any restrictions. The main features of Manganelo include a user-friendly interface, regular updates with new chapters and series, an online community, and many other things.
13. Manga Reader
Manga Reader is a straightforward but feature-rich internet platform for Manga readers. For manga fans, it is a comprehensive platform that offers millions of manga titles to read, anime series to stream, and hundreds of hentai games to play. Although it differs slightly from MangaDex and other websites of a similar nature, it provides all the same services and features. This is another mangakisa alternative.
You can upload your Manga and distribute it to others to obtain immediate feedback. On this website, every manga and anime series is divided into various categories. Every category contains titles that change every day to include dozens of new names. Like others, it has a number of sections to browse, including one for trending topics. You may download all of the popular manga and anime series in HD resolution for free in the trending section. Also check aimeheros alternative .
The finest feature of this manga platform is its mobile app, which enables you to read manga whenever and anywhere you want, even without an online connection. A regular update with more than 1,000 manga, more than 100 categories to explore, advanced search, suggestion, and other features are among Manga Reader's other standout features.
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A high-speed camera photographed a hydrodynamic ram event, HRAM, this year to assess the vulnerability of fuel tanks to penetrating threats. The impact occurs from left to right. The resulting bubble inside the tank can be seen on the right side. The resulting fluid spurt goes out of the impact hole on the left. The research was conducted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Credit: U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force tests steel fragments against aluminum, assesses penetration of fuel tanks
By&nbspAMEER G. MIKHAIL AND ALEX G. KURTZ|December 2018
The Survivability Technical Committee promotes air and spacecraft survivability as a design discipline that includes such factors as crashworthiness, combat and repairability.
For characterization of aircraft vulnerability to steel fragments' impact on aircraft aluminum structure, the resulting entry and exit flash strengths and flash durations need to be measured. The U.S. Air Force from January to July conducted impact tests at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to acquire impact flash data. This data will aid in developing and validating models to predict the duration of front-face and back-face flash from steel fragments impacting aluminum target plate arrays. The data also will help in developing algorithms to predict the duration of front-face and back-face flash from steel fragments. The tests were performed using high-speed cameras and experimental laser imaging capture techniques from the Air Force Institute of Technology. The project is being executed within the structure of an integrated product team in support of the Next Generation Fire Model. The objective of the project is to generate data, perform shock physics on modeling and simulation, and develop and implement algorithms for fragment flash for accurate predictions of aircraft vulnerability to fragment threats.
The Air Force this year continued its HRAM, for Hydrodynamic Ram, Spurt Model Development and Validation program for fuel tank vulnerability from penetrating munitions by performing Phase 2 planning in April, followed by testing in August and September, building on its effort and data obtained in fiscal 2017 of Phase 1. The objective of the program is to develop an understanding of the fundamental physics associated with ballistically induced, hydrodynamic fuel spurts through physics-based modeling, supported with test data and statistical analyses. The program will ultimately lead to a fast running tool for predicting spurt timing within fuel tank vulnerability assessments. This Phase 2 HRAM testing is using a large fuel tank and pressure transducers designed to be submerged in fluids. A parallel approach is underway using physics-based analysis techniques and test data.
The Air Force continued its fuel tank ullage vapor ignition vulnerability study this year by performing a test series to characterize the vulnerability to simulated fragment induced fuel tank ullage ignition. Ullage conditions and fuel temperatures were based on flight scenarios, altitudes and combat sortie simulations. The test series evaluated ullage ignition characteristics within a simulated fuel tank utilizing various fuel conditions, igniter locations, fuel heights/levels, geometric conditions via three tanks, and several internal pressures. Three fuel tank sizes, including 2,100 liter and 3,790 liter capacity (1,000 and 550 gallons), were tested during January to July and filled with Jet A fuel. To simulate a threat encounter at high altitudes, the fixtures were tested under low vacuum conditions, which was the first ever test series within the survivability community. Tests were able to be conducted under pressure conditions down to 20.7 kilopascal (3 pounds per square inch absolute) from an atmospheric pressure of 98.6 kilopascal (14.3 PSIA). The test series also investigated a sequence of vented ullage ignition tests conducted within the fuel tank simulator. Over 300 tests have been conducted to date. Data are being used for aircraft fuel tank design and are being transitioned into the Next Generation Fire Prediction Model.
On the civilian aviation side, the engine fan blade containment accident in April on a Southwest Airline flight exemplified the sound design intent for containment but also the inability to prevent additional separated parts from damaging the fuselage. The GE-Safran engine has 24 metallic (titanium) blades one of which separated at the root, due to metal fatigue. Blade separation is rare, occurring about three to four times a year worldwide. The Southwest blade, though contained, caused impact damage to the inlet and fan cowls, causing large pieces to separate and cause damage to the wing and fuselage. One piece hit and shattered a passenger window causing a fatal injury. The plane landed safely in Philadelphia with one engine. This is an example of aircraft design for survivability (landing with one engine), but reflects still-needed efforts in preventing engine secondary parts from separation due to blade impact.
In the U.S. Air Force photo at top: A high-speed camera photographed a hydrodynamic ram event, HRAM, this year to assess the vulnerability of fuel tanks to penetrating threats. The impact occurs from left to right. The resulting bubble inside the tank can be seen on the right side. The resulting fluid spurt goes out of the impact hole on the left. The research was conducted at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
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Bruce H. Feingold, Ph.D. has specialized in psychotherapy with adults, young adults adolescents and couples for over thirty-five years in Walnut Creek, CA and leads two men's psychotherapy groups. Dr. Feingold worked in Contra Costa County Child, Adolescent and Family Services for over eight years and founded and led a training program for psychologists. Dr. Feingold has taught at several professional schools, founded a doctoral training program at Walnut Creek Hospital and a Young Adult Program plus served as a consultant to the adult inpatient units. Dr. Feingold has presented and authored many papers on adolescents, depression, suicide, and the theory and practice of integrative psychotherapy approaches. Dr. Feingold has extensive training in psychodynamic, relational, family systems and mindfulness and hisapproach relies on empirically based psychotherapy integration research and practice. He strives to form a warm, supportive and collaborative relationship with his patients. In his own words, "As a therapist I am authentic and positive and encourage greater understanding, acceptance, growth and change. I help patients address their biological, emotional, cognitive, familial, interpersonal, cultural and spiritual problems and strengths and help them find creative and affirming solutions to their problems."


As a Trumbull resident and member of the Trumbull Senior Citizen Commission, I was very happy to see that Trumbull's P&Z Commission, with bipartisan support, recently approved a zone change — the first step in the process to bring a new senior living/retirement community development to the long vacant property of the old United Healthcare Building on Monroe Turnpike. With almost 30% of our Trumbull residents 55 and older, Trumbull needs this type of facility. I'm not alone in this assessment; the director of Senior Services and director of Economic and Community Development agreed with the Chamber of Commerce, which issued a unanimous endorsement calling this a "slam dunk" for Trumbull.
Financially, this is a huge win for Trumbull. The current empty (and obsolete) building generates roughly $350,000 per year in tax revenue for the town. If the proposed facility is built, the Economic Development director stated that a conservative tax revenue projection would yield $2.3 million annually. An impressive revenue generator which will also provide temporary and permanent jobs, as well as patronage and support of our local business establishments.
On the important quality of life side, once the proposed facility is built, there are 56 units designated for assisted living and memory care, with the remaining units aimed at local seniors wanting to downsize or for those who want to move to our lovely town, without adding any strain to our school system. These facilities will be vibrant communities that will create a wonderful living environment for all seniors.
Communities such as these can help prevent isolation which sometimes occurs when older adults live alone, don't have the ability to drive or may have family that is not local. While giving the feeling of independence, residents have access to amenities such as housekeeping, dining and nutrition assistance, health care, maintenance and transportation. Keeping the brain and body active and engaged is so important and daily, varied activities are offered that include: book clubs, lectures, dance lessons, fitness classes, walking clubs and more. Activities and entertainment are offered both on and off-site.
For those seniors that do need that extra level of care, there is peace of mind for them and their family members knowing that they are in a safe environment where they will be cared for appropriately and still be a part of a community. I know this firsthand – my in-laws live in this type of a facility in Southbury.
Whether an active senior looking to enjoy life without all the homeowner maintenance and upkeep, an older senior that wants to remain active who feels like a move such as this makes sense, or the higher-level need for skilled and/or memory care, there is something for everyone 55+ in this type of a living environment. I agree with the Chamber of Commerce that this truly is a "slam dunk" for Trumbull and I hope to see the process continue to move forward making this development a reality.


His solution? Make art accessible by giving it away for free. Skoff, who is from Franklin Park and now lives in Glen Ellyn, has been leaving his paintings around Chicago for the past couple years. He offers them for free to art hunters who follow his Twitter and Facebook pages. He'll tweet a location—for example, "Piece E-2 is 'at ease' at Smith Park!" along with a photo—and followers race to be the first on the scene.
Starting this fall, Skoff is taking his project across the country. He's currently raising money and rehabbing a bus so he can offer his art for free in all 50 states.
CBSChicago.com recently chatted with Skoff about his project, what goes in to planning a cross-country jaunt, and how to make art more accessible.
CBSChicago.com: How did you start the art hunts?
Patrick Skoff: I started when I decided to purge all the art I had lying around. I had stuff that I had painted but never pushed hard to sell, so I figured I'd get it out there. So I put the paintings on the street with a note telling people they could keep it.
CBSChicago.com: How did it expand from there to using social media?
PS: People who found the paintings contacted me to ask how often I did it or where they could get another one. So I started using email and Craigslist and turned it into a game. Then I met Sam Brown at an Obama rally downtown. She had found one of my pieces, and we started working together. She got us on Twitter and Facebook to send out messages. It started to get us noticed—we've been on TV and people are asking us to do art hunts across the country.
CBSChicago.com: How often do you do the events?
PS: For a while we did them every Sunday, but that took away how special it was. But we're planning four or five this summer, including a really big one with other Chicago artists.
CBSChicago.com: How would you describe your painting style?
PS: Everything, I would say. I pretty much do anything and everything. If I get an idea I'll paint it—everything from photorealism to crazy bold and bright abstracts to one solid color. I don't have one technique and am not known for one style.
CBSChicago.com: Do you give away any specific type of paintings? How many do you usually give away?
PS: There's a mix, but whatever we have on hand. Some are ones we'd charge a lot for, others are ones that we just had blank canvases lying around and we work out ideas on. I usually give away about 10 pieces. For the big one this summer we may get 20 or 25, since we've had a great response from artists who want to be involved.
CBSChicago.com: What inspired you to take the art hunts nationwide?
PS: Ever since I saw a retired couple driving down the highway in an RV, I've wanted to travel the country. I've always thought how wonderful it would be to get a rock star bus and do it. I've wanted to find a way to make that possible, and I realized my art could be something other people in states would want. If I can sell art in Chicago, why can't I do that elsewhere?
CBSChicago.com: Do you have a route mapped out yet?
PS: We're going to do it free form. We hope to get on radio shows in rural areas to say 'we'll be in your town in a couple days.' Then we'll take off from there based on where we can get on the radio or local programs.
CBSChicago.com: How are you raising money for your project?
PS: We cut a workshop table into a giant puzzle and are selling the individual pieces. If you buy a piece you also get your name on the bus. I cut it into 252 pieces, and am selling $150 for $130 apiece, giving 100 away free in hunts along the way and keeping two.
CBSChicago.com: You're spending the summer in Chicago, then hitting the road. What's left to prepare?
PS: The main stuff is test running the bus. We've been doing events here, painting live and just test running everything.
CBSChicago.com: Besides the paintings you give away for free, do you show other art?
PS: One thing we don't do is galleries. Ever since I started in the art world after high school, galleries have discouraged me from being an artist. They're so formal and you feel like you need to know someone to succeed. So I ended up starting a landscaping company and got out of art.
Now I want to put the power back in the artists' hands. If you're serious about selling your work and becoming an artist, just be creative. You don't have to be celebrated by a gallery. Just get art in front of people. The project has become a platform to speak about art and how important it is in the world. The art hunts are making people realize the power of art.
Keep track of local hunts by following Skoff on Twitter @skoffandsam or on Facebook.