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Malaysia Backtracks on Sedition Law
The Sedition Act of 1948 will not be repealed in Malaysia.
Najib Razak speaking at the UMNO general assembly 2012
In an unexpected reversal, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday decided to renege on an earlier vow to discard a controversial sedition law. Instead, his government will bolster the British colonial-era Sedition Act. Critics of the Sedition Act in Malaysia have argued that it stifles freedom of speech and is open to abuse by the government. The law was originally instated in the final years of British colonial rule and was intended to root out communists. Najib had promised in 2012 that the law would be repealed.
Najib, in a speech at the general assembly of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) , noted that the Sedition Act would not only not be removed from Malaysian law as previously intended, but would further be amended to protect against insults to Islam. He added that other religions would also be included in the provision on religious speech:
"This act will not only be maintained, but strengthened. At least two items: there will be a special provision to protect the sanctity of Islam, while other religions also cannot be insulted.
Secondly, we will insert a provision so that action is taken against anyone who calls for the secession of Sabah and Sarawak."
The Malaysian law could come to resemble a sort of anti-blasphemy law, effectively going further to stifle free speech in the country. Najib was transparent about the executive nature of the decision, noting his authority as the prime minister to decide against repealing the 1948 law. According to report, the decision was met largely with approval from delegates at the UMNO general assembly.
One concern among political activists against the Sedition Act is its potential for abuse by the government in targeting political opponents. Over the past year, prosecutors have charged numerous anti-government activists in Malaysia under the Sedition Act for comments against either the sultan or the government. Specifically, according to Reuters, "Out of more than a dozen prosecutions under the Act this year, at least five have centered on comments voiced about the sultans or their powers."
The decision to not repeal the law has disappointed Malaysia's opposition. Najib had originally promised to repeal the law ahead of Malaysia's last general election in a bid to appeal to more progressive voters. Back then, he described the law as archaic and contrary to Malaysia's democratic values. However, as his remarks this week made clear, Najib has since had a change of heart.
UMNO
Malaysia 1MDB Scandal: Recordings Deepen Najib Scrutiny
The audio recordings could mark a new blow to the former premier.
Malaysia Fines 80 Entities for Alleged 1MDB Payments
The country's anti-graft agency has ordered 80 people and groups to pay fines totaling about $100 million.
Why Boycotting Malaysia's Election Makes Sense
By David Hutt
The opposition to the campaign to spoil votes at the polls misses the point.
Can the New Mahathir-Anwar Alliance Defeat Najib in Malaysia's Election?
The country's next poll will pit an odd couple against a scandal-ridden premier.

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Reader Feedback: Comparing Airline Safety to U.S. Workplaces is "Apples to Oranges"
A reader speaks out about an Occupationalhazards.com article that referenced a session at the American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Conference.
I have been a long-time subscriber and never felt the need to send a critique before now. However, the article ASSE: Management-Based Safety Can Take Your Program to New Heights (www.occupationalhazards.com/articles/13615) deserves comment, in that, although the concepts recommended by Gualardo are sound, the premise for his conclusion that the airlines are safer than U.S. workplaces is based on a false analogy.
Gualardo compares the product safety record of airlines with the occupational safety record of industry, which is an "apples to oranges" comparison. He asserts that in 2002, the airlines flew millions of miles for millions of hours without a fatality and that "... by contrast...U.S. workplaces in 2002 experienced 4.7 million OSHA recordable injury and illness cases...," yielding a case rate of 5.3. Mr. Gualardo seems to argue not only that product safety can be compared to workplace safety, but that product fatalities are somehow comparable to occupational injuries.
Although I did not locate the BLS 2002 data, I am confident the rates for air transportation and general industry did not change significantly from 2002 to 2003. The BLS statistics for 2003 (the latest available records) reveals that 12 occupational fatalities occurred in the air transportation, scheduled flight sector. In fact, according to the BLS, the occupational injury/illness rate for air transportation (SIC 481100) was 11.7 in 2003 as compared to 5.0 for all industry in 2003. According to that data, airline occupational safety is more than twice as bad as U.S. industry workplace safety as a whole!
I believe Gualdrdo's claim that the airline industry (workplace) is safer than that of the rest of industry is unsupported by the data. One cannot claim superior safety performance based on a comparison of product safety and workplace safety. Product safety is very different than occupational safety.
I admire the safety record of airline passenger safety and have no desire to minimize that industry's accomplishments. However, it is a disservice to the EHS profession to misrepresent performance as the subject article did.


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Q: What is the particular equation of the solution of $ x^2 \ddot y + 2x \dot y - 6y = x^2$? What is the particular equation of the solution of $ x^2 \ddot y + 2x \dot y - 6y = 0$?
I found the complementary equation to be $ y_c=  C_1 x^{-3} + C_2 x^2 $. But what method should I use to find the particular equation of this differential equation with variable coefficients?

A: $$x^2 \ddot y + 2x \dot y - 6y = x^2$$
Substitute $x=e^t$:
$$\ddot y +\dot y - 6y = e^{2t}$$
The particular solution should be on the form:
$$\implies y_p(t)=Ate^{2t}$$
$$y_p(x)=Ax^2\ln x$$

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Q: Конфликт pkgconf-0.8.7_2 и pkg-config-0.25_1 Здравствуйте! На системе (freebsd8.2) установлен сайт (apache2.2, php5.2, mysql5.1). При попытке устновить fusefs-ntfs (для чтения/записи на ntfs) выдается сообщение о конфликтеpkgconf-0.8.7_2 и pkg-config-0.25_1. При попытке удалить pkg-config-0.25_1 система говорит что от этого пакета зависят другие (большинство из них php52 расширения) и пакет не может быть удален. Подскажите, что делать, чтобы и сайт не упал и с ntfs работать можно было?
A: devel/pkg-config заменен на devel/pkgconf.Для portmaster выполнить:# portmaster -o devel/pkgconf devel/pkg-config, для portupgrade выполнить:# portupgrade -fo devel/pkgconf pkg-config-\*, pkgng:# pkg set -o devel/pkg-config:devel/pkgconf# pkg install -f devel/pkgconf


You can use the Streams Platform as a basis for Laravel projects and leverage it's features just like PyroCMS does.
Before proceeding consider starting your project with a vanilla PyroCMS installation and remove unneeded addons. You can also fork PyroCMS and change the composer.json to fit your businesses needs for projects.
The Streams Platform comes setup and ready right out of the box with PyroCMS.
First download the package by running composer require anomaly/streams-platform.
Next you need to modify the public/index.php file to use the kernels provided by the Streams Platform. This simply overrides the HTTP kernel with a variant designed to deliver HTTP cache. This is a required change.
Lastly you will need to run the install which will install the database tables.
Your user object must implement Anomaly\Streams\Platform\User\Contract\UserInterface in order to ensure compatibility.
You must set an instance of Anomaly\Streams\Platform\User\Contract\RoleInterface on the \Anomaly\Streams\Platform\Support\Authorizer singleton.
The guest role is responsible for authorizing non-logged in users.


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"I suppose the biggest surprise [in this recording] might be the happy inclusion of Cavalli's Salve Regina for men's voices which is, for me, one of the highlights – both the setting itself and its sensitive execution. (…) If you are coming reasonably new to the music of the high renaissance then this disc is a really good place to start" By Gary Higginson
Buy Miserere on Newton Classics here
Respighi's works by the London Symphony Orchestra under Antal Doráti
"It is good that the Newton Classics label is reissuing classic recordings from the extensive back catalogue of EMI, Decca, DG and Mercury. It's a while since I heard the orchestral scores of Respighi and I was delighted to have this double disc set from Newton Classics that contains the more famous works from his legacy. (…) This Newton Classics release is almost perfect for anyone wanting a double set of Respighi's best known scores. In addition the super budget price makes this a real bargain." By Michael Cookson
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Chopin's Ballades and Impromptus
"There are good things on this mid-price disc. The "Fantaisie-impromptu" is given an outstanding reading, fresh and stirringly emotive. The first impromptu opens stiffly but ends well, and the momentum carries over into a powerfully hewn second impromptu, the central section of which rings out clear and emphatic. (…) The sound quality, for what it's worth, is very fine, though the piano has a tendency to clang about at its loudest. (…) acclaim there certainly is." By Brian Reinhart
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Operatic Arias by Gré Brouwenstijn
"The four arias from three Wagner operas are best of all; the steely quality and sense of ecstasy engendered by the flicker in her vibrato lend them the same febrile intensity she brought to her Sieglinde in the complete recording but there is more than a suspicion of uncertain intonation in the quieter, slower sections of "Dich, teure Halle". Her concluding top B, however, is thrilling. The conducting of Rudolf Moralt – who was in charge of the first, excellent and complete post-war recording of the "Ring" in 1949 – is sprung and alert; the mono sound acceptable and undistorted. (…) Brouwenstjin fans who have more of a taste for her voice will want this new issue from Newton, as she did not make that many recordings." By Ralph Moore
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Bangladesh's High Court questions ban on marital rape prosecutions
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Bangladesh's High Court has questioned a ban on marital rape prosecutions after women's rights groups argued it was discriminatory to stop alleged rapists from being charged if they are married to their victims, activists said on Tuesday.
The court's decision to seek an explanation from the government on the issue comes amid growing concern about sexual violence in Bangladesh, where the penal code and domestic abuse laws do not contemplate marital rape as a crime.
Campaigners, who say current legislation discriminates against married women and girls, welcomed the court's ruling.
"We think this is very much a step in the right direction," said Sara Hossain, from the Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust, one of several rights groups that filed a writ petition with the High Court.
"We told the court that Pakistan, Nepal and India have changed their laws. The law for us also has to be in accordance with equality," she said, adding that the group would seek a final ruling from the court after the government responds.
The Deputy Attorney General representing the government at the hearing declined to comment on the court's request, but confirmed that it had been issued on Tuesday.
Last month, the government changed the law to expand the use of the death penalty in rape cases following protests triggered by an online video showing a group of men sexually assaulting a woman.
Women's rights advocates said the tougher penalties would not be enough to tackle increasing rape cases, demanding far-reaching reform of the legal system and more education to bring about real change.
Nearly 1,000 sexual crimes were reported between January and September, including more than 200 gang rapes, according to human rights group Ain-o-Salish Kendra.
A national survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics in 2015 found that at least 27% of the 20,000 married women surveyed had experienced sexual violence by their husbands.
Another of the women's groups that filed the petition with the High Court said Tuesday's decision was a "positive signal".
"There's still a long way to go, but we're very pleased with the court's rule," said Shireen Huq, founder of the Naripokkho group. "It tells me that the court is cognizant of the pain that women are going through."
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Q: Create a minimum and maximum raster from a stacked raster (series of images) in Google Engine I am trying to write a script that can output a raster file based on the highest and lowest values found in the list of rasters. It is similar to what r.series does in QGIS-GRASS.
How can I do this?
El script es el siguiente:
var table = table.filter(ee.Filter.eq('NOMBRE_DPT', 'CASANARE'));

var sentinel1 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-01-01', '2021-01-15')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                    .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel2 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-01-16', '2021-01-30')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel3 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-02-01', '2021-02-15')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel4 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-02-16', '2021-02-28')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);

var sentinel5 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-03-01', '2021-03-15')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel6 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-03-16', '2021-03-31')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel7 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-04-01', '2021-04-15')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                     .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel8 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-04-16', '2021-04-30')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                    .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel9 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-05-01', '2021-05-15')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                    .filterBounds(table);
var sentinel10 = ee.ImageCollection('COPERNICUS/S1_GRD')
                    .filterDate('2021-05-16', '2021-05-31')
                    .filter(ee.Filter.listContains('transmitterReceiverPolarisation', 'VH'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.eq('instrumentMode', 'IW'))
                    .filter(ee.Filter.or((ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'ASCENDING'), ee.Filter.eq('orbitProperties_pass', 'DESCENDING'))))
                    .filterBounds(table);

var image1 = sentinel1.select('VH').mean().rename('VH1');
var image2 = sentinel2.select('VH').mean().rename('VH2');
var image3 = sentinel3.select('VH').mean().rename('VH3');
var image4 = sentinel4.select('VH').mean().rename('VH4');
var image5 = sentinel5.select('VH').mean().rename('VH5');
var image6 = sentinel6.select('VH').mean().rename('VH6');
var image7 = sentinel7.select('VH').mean().rename('VH7');
var image8 = sentinel8.select('VH').mean().rename('VH8');
var image9 = sentinel9.select('VH').mean().rename('VH9');
var image10 = sentinel10.select('VH').mean().rename('VH10');

var stacked = image1.addBands([image2,image3,image4,image5,image6,image7,image8,image9,image10]).clip(table);
print(stacked);

var stacked_scaled = stacked.multiply(10).add(350).uint8();
var bands = ['VH9', 'VH1', 'VH4'];
var display = {bands: bands, min: 0, max: 220};
Map.addLayer(stacked_scaled, display, 'stacked');
Map.setCenter(-71.70,4.32,8);

ImageCollection.min()???????

A: The easiest way to calculate the minimum and maximum value from a series of images is to cast them into an image collection and then use a reducer to calculate the desired metric. Here is the modified version of your script that should output the desired min and max rasters.
var image1 = sentinel1.select('VH').mean();
var image2 = sentinel2.select('VH').mean();
var image3 = sentinel3.select('VH').mean();
var image4 = sentinel4.select('VH').mean();
var image5 = sentinel5.select('VH').mean();
var image6 = sentinel6.select('VH').mean();
var image7 = sentinel7.select('VH').mean();
var image8 = sentinel8.select('VH').mean();
var image9 = sentinel9.select('VH').mean();
var image10 = sentinel10.select('VH').mean();

// Create image collection from list of images
var stacked = ee.ImageCollection.fromImages([image1,image2,image3,image4,image5,image6,image7,image8,image9,image10]);
// Scale all the images
var stacked_scaled = stacked.map(function(image){
  return ee.Image(image).multiply(10).add(350).uint8();
  });

var min = stacked_scaled.min();
var max = stacked_scaled.max();

Map.addLayer(min, {}, 'min');
Map.addLayer(max, {}, 'max');


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'Ducktales' TV Show Reboot Ordered by Disney XD for 2017 Premiere
– on Feb 25, 2015
The Disney Afternoon celebrates its 25th anniversary this September; it was, for many children of the 1990s, a beloved two-hour block of animated TV shows that included such adventure cartoon series as Ducktales, Tailspin, Darkwing Duck, and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers as part of its programming. Walt Disney Pictures (unsurprisingly) has started to mine that nostalgic well in the present, as last year reports emerged about a live-action/CGI hybrid movie adaptation of Rescue Rangers being in the pipeline.
Today, however, brings related (but unexpected) news that Disney XD is developing a reboot of the Ducktales 'toon. The TV show, for those unaware, was inspired by the "Uncle Scrooge" and related Disney comic books (dating back to the 1950s). It follows the adventures of ultra-rich Scrooge McDuck and his three identical nephews (save for the color of their hats/clothing) Huey, Dewey, and Louie; along with an ensemble of eccentric side players, like Scrooge's not-so-competent pilot Launchpad McQuack (who also starred on Darkwing Duck) or brilliant, though aloof, inventor Gyro Gearloose.
The original award-winning Ducktales series ran for 100 episodes and even gave rise to a theatrically-released movie spinoff in 1990, titled Ducktales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. Disney Television Animation will produce the reboot series, which is slated to premiere on Disney XD in 2017. Here is the official statement on the matter, from Disney XD's Senior Vice President, Programming and General Manager, Marc Buhaj:
"DuckTales' has a special place in Disney's TV animation history, it drew its inspiration from Disney Legend Carl Barks' comic books and through its storytelling and artistic showmanship, set an enduring standard for animated entertainment that connects with both kids and adults. Our new series will bring that same energy and adventurous spirit to a new generation."
Ducktales is but the latest nostalgic kid-friendly TV property announced for a reboot in the 2010s. Similar programs that will be making a comeback over the next few years include The Powerpuff Girls and Thunderbirds are Go!, while even Netflix is going to relaunch The Magic School Bus for a new generation of viewers. That's to mention nothing of continuing animated series revivals from the past few years, such as Sailor Moon.
Most of these returning animated IPs will be making the jump to computer-animation for their newest iterations - and, presumably, Ducktales will too. However, ongoing TV shows like Disney XD's Star Wars Rebels - or even upcoming 3D animated movie reboots of traditionally 2D brands such as Peanuts - have shown that animators are growing more and more adapt at carrying over the impressionist techniques used for 2D 'toons into CGI form. That bodes well for these upcoming TV show reboots, like Ducktales; if the latter does wind up returning in 2D form, instead, then more power to it.
Ducktales, in its original form, was a series that blended episodic one-offs with more complex over-arching storytelling as well as multi-episode narratives - an approach that, even today, is not so common for television aimed primarily at children. Similarly, its combination of pop cultural influences - ranging from Indiana Jones-esque globe-trotting adventures to ancient mythology and other popular film genres (spy thrillers, disaster features, and so on) - remains a rather inventive (and memorable) one today.
For those reasons, Ducktales is a property that is not just deserving of a revival, but could easily resonate as much with the younger members of Generation Z today as it did back in the late 1980s and early '90s - assuming the rebooted version isn't just a shinier but hollow makeover of its predecessor. That being said, it's going to be hard for the Ducktales reboot to match (much less top) the original TV show's catchy theme song (assuming it doesn't just remix that tune or something along those lines)...
Ducktales will premiere on Disney XD in 2017.
Source: Disney XD
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Marcus Sellars, who has leaked other video games related information before official announcements, recently revealed that this year's entry in the Call of Duty series will be Call of Duty Black Ops 4. "The Switch version is also being ported by a company which is familar [sic] with COD games".
The 2018 entry in the long-running Call of Duty franchise - not due out until November, mind you - will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 according to industry insider Marcus Sellars as recently reported by Game Rant. "It is set in the modern times and is boots on the ground", he writes. It is rumored that this upcoming 2018 CoD game will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, which is said to launch for PC, PS4, Xbox One and Switch. Tentatively known as Black Ops 4, the game is expected to make its debut in September this year and we can't wait to check out what it has to offer. Considering the company is also behind Call of Duty Black Ops, Black Ops II and Black Ops 3, it's extremely likely that Call of Duty Black Ops 4 is a thing.
Sellars does have some history of predicting what might happen before it has actually happened.
After the success of Call of Duty: WWII and the return to "boots on ground" style gameplay, we've been left wondering what's next for the series.
Mario Party 11 will come to the Nintendo Switch sometime in 2019, according to a new rumor, pinning one of the most successful franchises in the second year of the console's lifespan.
It's very interesting that Treyarch will be continuing on with their Black Ops series, as it would be the first in the series to go beyond a trilogy. Death, taxes and an annually released Call of Duty game.


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Keywords COVID-19 Conduct Disorders, Token Economy, Young Women Ethical Decision Making Ibu dari anak ADHD Innovative Work Behavior, Adversity Quotient, MSME's Keberfungsian Keluarga Love, Desire, Intimacy, Commitment, Cinta, Hasrat, Keintiman, Komitmen Otonomi Remaja Subjective Well-Being career adaptability diagram prisma dinamika, menikah, pandemi COVID-19, relasi gratitude keterampilan sosial, peran orang tua, daring, pandemi optimism remaja siswa subjective well-being systematic literature review work life balance
Fatin Rohmah Wahidah
Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Indonesia
mahasiswa profesi psikologi pendidikan
Lucia R M Royanto
pengajar fakultas psikologi UI
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PERAN KEGIGIHAN DALAM HUBUNGAN GROWTH MINDSET DAN SCHOOL WELL-BEING SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH
Fatin Rohmah Wahidah(1*), Lucia R M Royanto(2),
(1)&nbspFakultas Psikologi Universitas Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26858/talenta.v4i2.7618
This study investigates the relationship between school well-being, growth mindset, and grit. The subjects involved in this study are students from grade 12 in high public and private schools in Purbalingga, Central Java (n=418). The research method used is quantitative method with data collection through three questionnaires, i.e., School Well-Being Scale (32 items, α=0.853); Mindset Scale (20 items, α=0.804); and Grit Scale for Children and Adult (12 items, α=0.774). Results indicated a positive affact growth mindset on school well-being, a positive affact growth mindset on grit, and confirmed the mediating role of grit. It was concluded that the effect of growth mindset on school well-being of senior high school students in Purbalingga was mediated by grit. Growth mindset in students predicts higher school well-being through the enhancement of grit. Thus, giving intervention of growth mindset and grit can be carried out by school to improve students's school well-being.
Keywords: grit, growth mindset, high schools, school well-being
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan school well-being, growth mindset, dan kegigihan. Partisipan yang terlibat adalah siswa kelas 12 sekolah menangah atas dari sekolah negeri dan sekolah swasta di daerah Purbalingga, Jawa Tengah (n=418). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan pengumpulan data melalui tiga kuesioner, yaitu skala School Well-Being (32 aitem, α=0.853); skala Mindset (20 aitem, α=0.804); and Grit Scale for Children and Adult (12 aitem, α=0.774). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh positif growth mindset terhadap school well-being, pengaruh positif growth mindset terhadap kegigihan, dan kegigihan terkonfirmasi sebagai mediator. Dapat disimpulkan, pengaruh growth mindset terhadap school well-being pada siswa sekolah menengah di Purbalingga dimediasi oleh kegigihan. Growth mindset pada siswa memprediksi school well-being, melalui pengembangan kegigihan. Oleh karena itu, pemberian intervensi dengan menyasar growth mindset dan kegigihan disarankan dapat dilakukan sekolah untuk meningkatkan school well-being siswa.
Kata kunci: growth mindset, kegigihan, school well-being, sekolah menengah atas
growth mindset, kegigihan, sekolah menengah, school well-being
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Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Negeri Makassar
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Email: jurnal.talenta@unm.ac.id
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from std_msgs.msg import String, Empty

import threading
import smach
import rospy
import os
import airbus_ssm_core.msg
import pydot
from ast import literal_eval
from pydot import Subgraph

class ssmGraph(object):
    def __init__(self, state_machine, action_server = None):
        """Traverse the smach tree starting at root, and construct introspection
        proxies for getting and setting debug state."""
        self._state_machine = state_machine
        self._graph_dot = pydot.Dot(graph_type = 'digraph', compound='true', newrank='true', minlen='0', size='"1,2"')
        self._level = 0

        self._rank_nodes = {}
        self._parent_nodes = []
        self._parallel_nodes = []
        self._parallel_starting = []
        self._parallel_ending = []
        self._server_name = rospy.get_param('ssm_server_name', '/ssm')
        self._update_pub = rospy.Publisher(self._server_name + "/ssm_dotcode", String, queue_size = 1)
        self._sub_update = None

    def _update_cb(self, msg):
        statut_dict = literal_eval(msg.data)
        self.update_color('ROOT', statut_dict,self._graph_dot)
        self.send_graph()

    def update_color(self, name, statut_dict, graph):
        for state_ in statut_dict[name]:
            if(state_ in self._parent_nodes):
                if(statut_dict[name][state_] == 1):
                    glevel = 1
                    for level in self._rank_nodes:
                        if(state_ in self._rank_nodes[level]):
                            glevel = int(level)
                            if(glevel < 1):
                                glevel = 1
                            if(glevel > 4):
                                glevel = 4
                    color = 'lightblue'+str(glevel)
                elif(statut_dict[name][state_] == 0):
                    color = 'white'
                else:
                    color = 'yellow2'

                if(len(graph.get_subgraph('cluster' + str(state_)))>0):
                    graph.get_subgraph('cluster' + str(state_))[0].set('style','filled')
                    graph.get_subgraph('cluster' + str(state_))[0].set('fillcolor',color)
                    self.update_color(state_, statut_dict, graph.get_subgraph('cluster' + state_)[0])
                elif(len(graph.get_subgraph('"cluster' + state_+'"'))>0):
                    graph.get_subgraph('"cluster' + state_+'"')[0].set('style','filled')
                    graph.get_subgraph('"cluster' + state_+'"')[0].set('fillcolor',color)
                    self.update_color(state_, statut_dict, graph.get_subgraph('"cluster' + state_+'"')[0])
                else:
                    pass

            else:
                if(statut_dict[name][state_] == 1):
                    color = 'greenyellow'
                elif(statut_dict[name][state_] == 0):
                    color = 'white'
                else:
                    color = 'orange'
                if(len(graph.get_node(state_))>0):
                    graph.get_node(state_)[0].set('style','filled')
                    graph.get_node(state_)[0].set('fillcolor',color)
                elif(len(graph.get_node('"'+state_+'"'))>0):
                    graph.get_node('"'+state_+'"')[0].set('style','filled')
                    graph.get_node('"'+state_+'"')[0].set('fillcolor',color)
                else:
                    pass

    def start(self):
        # Construct proxies
        self.construct_subgraph(self._state_machine, 'ROOT', self._graph_dot)
        self.layout_nodes(self._graph_dot)
        self.send_graph()
        self._sub_update = rospy.Subscriber(self._server_name + "/ssm_status", String, self._update_cb, queue_size = 1)

    def send_graph(self):
        Msg = String()
        Msg.data = self._graph_dot.to_string()
        self._update_pub.publish(Msg)

    def stop(self):
        if(self._sub_update is not None):
            self._sub_update.unregister()

    def construct_subgraph(self, state, name, graph):
        """Recursively construct graph."""
        if isinstance(state, smach.concurrence.Concurrence):
            self.add_final(state, name, graph)

        for (label, child) in state.get_children().items():
            # If this is also a container, recurse into it
            if(str(self._level) not in self._rank_nodes):
                self._rank_nodes[str(self._level)] = []
            self._rank_nodes[str(self._level)].append(label)
            if isinstance(child, smach.container.Container):
                self._parent_nodes.append(label)
                new_graph = pydot.Subgraph('cluster'+label, label=label)
                graph.add_subgraph(new_graph)
                if isinstance(child, smach.concurrence.Concurrence):
                    self._parallel_nodes.append(label)
                self._level = self._level +1
                self.construct_subgraph(child, label, new_graph)
                self._level = self._level -1
            else:
                graph.add_node(pydot.Node(label, label=label))

        self.add_initial(state, name, graph)
        if not(isinstance(state, smach.concurrence.Concurrence)):
            self.add_final(state, name, graph)
        self.create_edges(state, name, graph)

    def create_edges(self, state, name, graph):
        from_label = ''
        to_label = ''
        args_t = ''
        #init
        node_name = 'init_'+ name
        if isinstance(state, smach.state_machine.StateMachine):
            if(state._initial_state_label in self._parent_nodes): #transition from parent node
                _edge = pydot.Edge(node_name,'init_' + state._initial_state_label)
                _edge.set('lhead', 'cluster'+state._initial_state_label)
                graph.add_edge(_edge)
            else:
                graph.add_edge(pydot.Edge(node_name,state._initial_state_label))
        else:
            for (label, child) in state.get_children().items():
            # If this is also a container, recurse into it
                if isinstance(child, smach.container.Container):
                    graph.add_edge(pydot.Edge(node_name,'init_' + label, style='invis'))
                else:
                    graph.add_edge(pydot.Edge(node_name,label, style='invis'))

        for transition in state.get_internal_edges():
            if(transition[0] != 'preempt'):
                _edge = pydot.Edge('""','""',label=transition[0])
                if(transition[0]==transition[2]): #final
                    if(('"parrallel_'+name+'_'+transition[2]+'"') in self._parallel_ending):
                        to_label = '"parrallel_'+name+'_'+transition[2]+'"'
                    else:
                        to_label = 'final_' + name+'_'+transition[0]
                else:
                    if (transition[2] in self._parent_nodes): #transition to parent node
                        to_label = 'init_' + transition[2]
                        _edge.set('lhead', 'cluster'+transition[2])
                    else:
                        if(transition[2] is None):
                            to_label = transition[0]
                        elif(('"parrallel_'+name+'_'+transition[2]+'"') in self._parallel_ending):
                            to_label = '"parrallel_'+name+'_'+transition[2]+'"'
                        else:
                            to_label = transition[2]

                if(transition[1] in self._parent_nodes): #transition from parent node
                    from_label = 'final_'+ transition[1] + '_'+transition[0]
                    if(transition[1] in self._parallel_nodes):
                        from_label = 'parrallel_'+transition[1]+'_'+transition[0]
                    _edge.set('ltail', 'cluster'+transition[1])
                else:
                    from_label = transition[1]
                new_edge = pydot.Edge(from_label,to_label)#,_edge.get_attributes())
                for attr_ in _edge.get_attributes():
                    new_edge.set(attr_, _edge.get_attributes()[attr_])
                graph.add_edge(new_edge)

    def add_final(self, state, state_label, graph):
        if(isinstance(state, smach.concurrence.Concurrence)):
            for transition in state.get_internal_edges():
                if(transition[0] != 'preempt'):
                    node_name = 'parrallel_'+state_label+'_'+transition[2]
                    self._parallel_ending.append('"'+node_name+'"')
                    graph.add_node(pydot.Node(node_name,shape='underline',margin='0',height='0.2',label=transition[2]))
        else:
            for transition in state.get_internal_edges():
                if(transition[0] != 'preempt'):
                    if(transition[0]==transition[2]): #final
                        node_name = 'final_'+ state_label + '_'+transition[0]
                        graph.add_node(pydot.Node(node_name,shape='doublecircle',style='filled',fillcolor='black',width='0.25',label='""'))

    def add_initial(self, state, state_label, graph):
        node_name = 'init_'+ state_label
        if isinstance(state, smach.state_machine.StateMachine):
            graph.add_node(pydot.Node(node_name,shape='circle', style='filled',fillcolor='black',width='0.25',label='""'))
        else:
            graph.add_node(pydot.Node(node_name,shape='box',margin='0',width='0', height='0', fixedsize='true',style='invis',label='""'))
            self._parallel_starting = [node_name]

    def layout_nodes(self, graph):
        subgraph_init = pydot.Subgraph(rank='same')
        for node in graph.get_node_list():
            if("init_" in node.get_name()):
                if(node.get_name() in self._parallel_starting):
                    for edge_ in graph.get_edge_list():
                        if(edge_.get_source()==node.get_name()):
                            subgraph_init.add_node(pydot.Node(edge_.get_destination()))
                else:
                    subgraph_init.add_node(node)

        subgraph_final = pydot.Subgraph(rank='same')
        for node in graph.get_node_list():
            if("final_" in node.get_name()):
                subgraph_final.add_node(node)
            if(node.get_name() in self._parallel_ending):
                subgraph_final.add_node(node)
        graph_list = graph.get_subgraph_list()
        graph.add_subgraph(subgraph_init)
        graph.add_subgraph(subgraph_final)
        for graph_ in graph_list:
            self.layout_nodes(graph_)

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The Carnac Stones: A Centuries-Old Enigma Solved Using Ancient Science
The Carnac Stones have been one of the most puzzling archaeological artifacts in the world for hundreds of years.
These megalithic stones exist around the village of Carnac in Brittany, France. The stones demonstrate alignments, dolmens and other ancient geometry which is consistent with other prehistoric sites, but which should not have existed in the period in which they were constructed. The site consists of more than 3,000 prehistoric standing stones, which were cut from local rock and erected by the pre-Celtic people of Brittany. This is the largest such collection of stones in the world. The stones were erected c3300 BC- 4500 BC.
Scientists and scholars have been attempting to decode the Carnac stones for hundreds of years. All these attempts were destined to fail until an ancient science named Geoglyphology was re-discovered.
The Ancient Science of Geoglyphology
In 2004 an ancient science was rediscovered. The science was named Geoglyphology. ( Geo=Earth, Glyph=A writing or symbol, ology=To study). Without the protocols that were built into the ancient science, any attempts to decode the Carnac Stones were an exercise in futility. This stemmed from the fact that the codes for using the Carnac stones came from Geoglyphological protocols.
After many years of study, the protocols used in the ancient science were learned and were successfully applied to many geoglyphs located around the world. It was learned that geoglyphs were used to outline territories which the culture that made the geoglyph claimed for themselves. Needless to say, mastering this ancient science and being able to follow cultures, and their territories, opened up a whole new window into the history of the world.
While hundreds of conventional geoglyphs have been located and surveyed around the world, Carnac is in a class of its own. While Carnac uses the same protocols as other geoglyphs, the way they are applied are unique to the Carnac Stones. While most geoglyphic surveys are done by running lines through, or parallel to tangible objects, Carnac requires that these principles be applied to the spaces between the stones rather than the stones themselves. As you see in the following image, the puzzle is solved by running lines through the center of the spaces between the stones in order to decode the puzzle. There is only one pair of stones that, when a line is drawn between them, will position the line directly in the center of the space. Once these lines are determined the rest of the survey continues just as in other territorial geoglyphs.
The Carnac Stones (Wikimedia Commons)
Carnac Stone Rows (Wikimedia Commons)
Marking Territories
The question up to this point has been, why would a culture move and align so many stones in what was previously considered an abstract manner.
Over the past 10 years of studying geoglyphs, around the globe, it was discovered that pyramids, stone monoliths, and other Geoglyphological geoglyphs were placed on the earth, in addition to several other uses, to map out territories which the builder considered their own. Ancient Japanese texts state that these territories were originally designated as the areas within which ancient scholars would teach man the spirituality and sciences of the cosmos.
The Mystery of the Carnac Stones
They're Alive! Megalithic Sites Are More than Just Stone
Leave No Stone Unturned: What Propels the Racetrack Playa Moving Rocks?
View of Bearings Splitting the Spaces Between the Stones. Credit: The Faram Research Foundation.
Mapping the Geoglyphs
This image illustrates the difference between a normal geoglyph and the Carnac geoglyphs. Normally a bearing is derived from running a line between two independent rocks or points. In this case the puzzle can only be solved by finding the two rocks which will inscribe a line through the center of the spaces.
Carnac Bearings West Side. Credit: The Faram Research Foundation.
Carnac Bearings East Side. Credit: The Faram Research Foundation.
Carnac Bearing and Radial Origination Points. Credit: The Faram Research Foundation
In the previous image there are two magenta colored radials (Radials being extensions of the bearings.). The west radial points to Edinburgh, Scotland and the East Magenta line points to Stonehenge. Since both endpoints are historically related to the Celts one would have to assume that the Celtic culture had its roots somewhere before 3400BC. One would also have to assume that these ancient cultures had a detailed knowledge of the earth long before history tells us.
Carnac Radials c3400 BC. Credit: The Faram Research Foundation
Stonehenge and the Carnac monoliths were constructed at about the same time, c3400BC. What the original Stonehenge depicted is difficult to say since a portion was destroyed and then later, c1100AD, the existing stones were placed on the ground within the circle. The new geoglyphs at Stonehenge designate the Celtic Territory which existed at the time the stones were placed.
1. The cultures which created Stonehenge and Carnac were related.
2. The cultures which used the ancient science of Geoglyphology knew the science of Geometry long before the Greeks.
3. The world was traveled and mapped long before we have been told.
4. Technology, or mythical traits, was much further advanced than previously thought.
Top image: The Carnac Stone Rows (Wikimedia Commons)
By Arthur Faram
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Heath, R. (2014). Sacred Number and the Lords of Time: The Stone Age Invention of Science and Religion 1st Edition .
Foundation Press (2011). Ancient Signposts
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Eddie Hennessy wrote on 10 November, 2018 - 19:05 Permalink
This is moronic, between this article and the ones on the Bosnian pyramids I worry for this site.
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They boldly entered college and started careers, not a usual thing to do in the early 1800s. They took active roles in the social concerns of their day and worked steadfastly toward more equal opportunities for women. At the same time, they valued home and family. Their fortitude has opened doors to fuller lives for women at home and in the community.
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A Highland Falls, N.Y., woman pleaded guilty today for her role in a scheme to defraud and embezzle funds from the U.S. government by authorizing nearly $3 million in payments from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., to a bogus corporation she controlled.
Bobbie Cyana Ryan, 51, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly to a three-count information charging her with devising a scheme to defraud, and transmitting funds in interstate commerce for the purpose of executing the scheme; embezzlement and conversion by Ryan of government funds; and executing a financial transaction with criminally derived funds.
According to court documents filed in U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia, Ryan worked in the Information, Education and Technology division in the Office of the Dean at West Point. Ryan was responsible for coordinating information technology training programs for West Point staff. According to court documents, based on irregularities found during a routine audit, U.S. Army investigators discovered that Ryan, acting as the requesting and approving official, used her government purchase card and cards of her unknowing subordinates to authorize approximately $2.9 million in payments to CWG Enterprises. The payments were purportedly for either on-site training instructors or training reference materials when, in fact, no personnel were ever trained and no materials were ever provided.
U.S. Army investigators subsequently discovered that Ryan conducted financial transactions and identified herself as doing business as CWG Enterprises. Ryan used a rented mail box as the company address for CWG Enterprises. Based on false invoices created by Ryan, transfers of government funds were allegedly made from a bank in Washington to a bank account in the name of "Bobbie C. Ryan dba CWG Enterprises" at a bank in New Windsor, N.Y. Once the funds arrived in the purported CWG Enterprises bank account, Ryan withdrew the funds and paid personal and family expenses.
At sentencing, scheduled for Feb. 19, 2010, Ryan faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison a fine of up to twice the pecuniary gain from the scheme.
The case is being investigated by the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, Hartford Fraud Resident Agency. The case is being prosecuted by Senior Trial Attorney Andrew Levchuk of the Criminal Division's Public Integrity Section.


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Isabel dos Santos, the Princess-President?
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Nair's Death
22 de December de 2015 Rafael Marques de Morais
I have often asked myself about the cost of a human life in Angola. Nair's death pained me, but it was the pain of someone who is powerless and not able to do anything about it. In the last few days, I have been following the tragedy of a mother. After Nair complained of headache and a backache, her mother took her to Samba Healthcare Center in Luanda. Tests were carried out and turned out positive for malaria. The staff at the clinic decided to give her a combined doze of Coartem and Paracetamol. She was also given two packets of serum "to drink at will" and folic acid. After that, they sent her home. The family concluded that the treatment was not sufficient and, on the same day, went to the David Bernardino Pediatric Hospital. Here the doctor ordered a test in the laboratory for sickle cell anemia. The doctor […]
Welcome to Angola, Nicki Minaj
Dear Nicki, I welcome you to Angola. I am a journalist and human rights defender who has been at the forefront of exposing the dictatorial ills of the regime, whose first daughter and princess of state-looting, Isabel dos Santos, is your host. Moments ago I received a message on my cell phone, from an UNITEL operator offering me a ticket to your concert tomorrow with the purchase of a 900 kwanzas (US $4.50) phone credit. That is for your concert "for the people" in the Coqueiros Stadium, with a capacity of 20,000 people. UNITEL is the company jointly owned by Isabel dos Santos and the Angolan state, which is paying your fees. In spite of all the advertising campaigns undertaken by UNITEL to promote your concert "for the people", sales have been in a slump. At 900 kwanzas per ticket, the concert is basically free, yet people are still not […]
The Regime Turnaround on the Release of 15 Political Prisoners
16 de December de 2015 Maka Angola
There are slightly encouraging signs that the Angolan government is coming to terms with the damage it has inflicted upon itself by investing all its powers in making up evidence to prove that the detained 15 young activists were preparing acts of rebellion and attempting to assassinate President Dos Santos, by plotting to burn tires in the presidential palace. Sadly, it has taken extreme gestures such as Sedrick de Carvalho, one of the accused, threatening to commit suicide, for common sense to prevail. The attorney general, Army General João Maria de Sousa, announced yesterday, during a press conference, that the prosecution appealed to the judge to end the 177 days pre-trial detention of the youths, and replace it with house arrest, under the new Law on Preventive Measures on Penal Processes. Defense lawyer David Mendes told the Portuguese news agency Lusa, that the measure is illegal "because the law is not […]
Detained Angolan Journalist Threatens to Commit Suicide in Protest
Detained Angolan journalist Sedrick de Carvalho has written a letter, from the São Paulo Prison, threatening to commit suicide in protest against his 176 days of unlawful detention, culminating in a sham trial which started on November 16. In an open letter to the public, the 26 year-old journalist reveals that, during his six months in detention, he spent more than 2,000 hours straight in solitary confinement without being able to see daylight. He says this is a deliberate strategy by the Angolan authorities, to drive the prisoners insane with psychological torture, humiliation and other abuses. "I regret to say that from now on I will refuse any further visits, to prevent any efforts that my family (wife, little daughter, parents and siblings) may undertake to convince me to back down on my decision, Sedrick de Carvalho writes in his open letter. " I am also announcing that I am […]
The Unfair Trial and the Unjust Minister
9 de December de 2015 Moiani Matondo and Rafael Marques de Morais
In the face of what is turning out to be the trial that is defining the true nature of the Angolan state, the Minister of Justice, Rui Mangueira, and his colleagues went on a spirited international public relations offensive. His main argument was that by citing the country's recurring human rights abuses, ill-intentioned people were defaming Angola's good name abroad. In Angola, the trial of young activists accused of preparing a rebellion and an attempt on the president's life has been going on for the last three weeks. Someone in the Angolan government seems bent on permanently staining its good name. The accused have been treated so poorly that they are suggesting they may go on a collective hunger strike if their trial is drawn out. Of the 17 accused, only nine have been heard so far in the 15 daily sessions. The activists have certainly not turned out to […]
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7 de December de 2015 Rui Verde, MakaAngola Legal Analyst
Recently, Maka Angola published an article about Isabel dos Santos' purchase of 65% of Portuguese power solutions company Efacec, for 200 million Euros. In reaction, the Portuguese weekly, Expresso, published a front-page article saying a large part of the money used by Winterfell to buy Efacec was financed by a Portuguese bank. This article was an attempt to dispel suspicions about the dubious source of the money. The article raised more doubts as it became clear that the Angolan government financed the other part of takeover. The interested parties rushed the deal, and settled it on October 23. The banks that financed this "large part" are Caixa Geral de Depositos, the BCP, BPI, Montepio and BIC, according to an official press release. BCP, BPI, Montepio and BIC are dominated by Angolan capital; that is, Isabel dos Santos and Sonangol. Therefore, this is a situation in which banks lend money to […]
Rapper Calls in Court for End of Dos Santos 36-Year Rule
2 de December de 2015 LUSA
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Princess Isabel dos Santos and the Looting of Angola
Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos recently gave an interview to the BBC to talk about some of the challenges Angolans face. The Princess, as she as referred to in Angola, is one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in the world, according to BBC. She said one of the main challenges that Angola faces is educating its people. President José Eduardo dos Santos' daughter came across as being quite well-informed and pleasant: the beautiful face of the dictatorship. I do not doubt Isabel's intelligence; however, I am not taken in for minute with this fairytale they are trying to impose on us. What is behind the success of this daughter of Angola's almost life-President? There is this myth that her fortune can be traced to when, as a a six-year old child, she started selling eggs. The business, goes the myth, apparently grew from there. During a case in […]


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Q: Launching RETINA simulator from Xcodebuild for continuous integration I'm running automated application unit tests under a C.I. environment for iPhone apps and everything works fine using a command line such as;
xcodebuild -scheme "Tests" -configuration Debug -sdk iphonesimulator5.0

That's great, but I now want to force the iPhone simulator to launch in Retina mode, rather than the default standard mode.
I know I can toggle this with the hardware menu option, however I'm running this on a headless integration server so don't have that option.
What I'd like to do is pass a switch somehow on the command line that tells the simulator to launch in Retina mode.
I optimistically tried appending SimulateDevice="iPhone (Retina)" to the xcodebuild command, but that seems not to work.
Is this possible? I can't seem to find a way at the moment.
If it's not possible, is there an alternative approach I can take?

A: Another approach looks like;
defaults write com.apple.iphonesimulator "SimulateDevice" '"iPhone (Retina)"'

However as with the applescript approach from sch, this doesn't seem to be quite working when used as part of the build phase. Still investigating ...

A: You should use AppleScript to change the value of SimulateDevice in com.apple.iphonesimulator.plist.
Here is an example that does that after prompting the user to choose the desired device type. You can modify it to read the value from the command line or use "iPhone (Retina)" as a default value.
The following script changes the simulator device into a value from the command line:
on run argv

set selectedDevice to item 1 of argv as string

set thePListFolderPath to path to preferences folder from user domain as string
set thePListPath to thePListFolderPath & "com.apple.iphonesimulator.plist"
tell application "System Events"
    tell property list file thePListPath
        tell contents
            set value of property list item "SimulateDevice" to selectedDevice
        end tell
    end tell
end tell

end run

And you can execute it from the terminal using the command osascript:
osascript myScript.scpt "iPhone (Retina)"

Or
osascript myScript.scpt "iPhone"

Edit
You can modify that script to make it launch the Retina simulator by default:
set selectedDevice to "iPhone (Retina)"

set thePListFolderPath to path to preferences folder from user domain as string
set thePListPath to thePListFolderPath & "com.apple.iphonesimulator.plist"
tell application "System Events"
    tell property list file thePListPath
        tell contents
            set value of property list item "SimulateDevice" to selectedDevice
        end tell
    end tell
end tell

Finally note that changes to "SimulateDevice" take effect only when a new simulator is launched.

A: For anyone scripting in Ruby, here is a method to set the simulated device in the simulator:
  def set_simulated_device(simulated_device)
    current_simulated_device = `defaults read com.apple.iphonesimulator "SimulateDevice"`.chomp

    if current_simulated_device != simulated_device
      simulator_pid = `ps -ax|awk '/[i]Phone Simulator.app\\/Contents\\/MacOS\\/iPhone Simulator/{print $1}'`.chomp
      Process.kill('INT', simulator_pid.to_i) unless simulator_pid.empty?
      `defaults write com.apple.iphonesimulator "SimulateDevice" '"#{simulated_device}"'`
    end
  end

 List of Arguments that can be used
"iPhone Retina (3.5-inch)"
"iPhone Retina (4-inch)"
"iPhone Retina (4-inch 64-bit)"
"iPad"
"iPad Retina"
"iPad Retina (64-bit)"

A: You can do this from the iPhone Simulator binary
/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneSimulator.platform/Developer/Applications/iPhone Simulator.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhone\ Simulator -SimulateDevice "iPhone Retina (4-inch)"
for other versions:

*

*"iPhone Retina (3.5-inch)"

*"iPhone Retina (4-inch)"

*"iPhone Retina (4-inch 64-bit)"

*"iPad"

*"iPad Retina"

*"iPad Retina (64-bit)"

A: not telling any answers are wrong.. but this worked for ios 7
-- START:choose.sim.device
on run argv
    --set simType to item 1 of argv
    tell application "iPhone Simulator"
        activate
    end tell
    set simType to "Ipad Retina (64-bit)"
    tell application "System Events"
        tell process "iOS Simulator"
            tell menu bar 1
                -- Hardware menu bar item
                tell menu bar item 5
                    -- Hardware menu
                    tell menu 1
                        -- Device menu item
                        tell menu item 1
                            -- Device sub menu
                            tell menu 1
                                click menu item simType
                            end tell
                        end tell
                    end tell
                end tell
            end tell
        end tell
    end tell
    -- END:choose.sim.device

    -- Need to show the simulator again after changing device,
    -- or else the simulator be hidden when launched by instruments
    -- for some odd reason.
    tell application "System Events"
        set visible of process "iPhone Simulator" to true
    end tell

    -- START:choose.sim.device
end run
-- END:choose.sim.device

Note: its not "iPad" its "Ipad"

A: Pro-tip, create an alias.
alias ios="/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/iPhoneSimulator.platform/Developer/Applications/iPhone\ Simulator.app/Contents/MacOS/iPhone\ Simulator  -SimulateDevice"

Example:
ios "iPhone Retina (3.5-inch)"
ios "iPhone Retina (4-inch)"
ios "iPhone Retina (4-inch 64-bit)"
ios "iPad"
ios "iPad Retina"
ios "iPad Retina (64-bit)"

A: You can specify the device with the -destination flag:
xcodebuild -scheme "Tests"      \
           -configuration Debug \
           -destination "platform=iOS Simulator,name=iPhone 6"


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The "Second City" is sometimes overlooked, but from a multifamily investing standpoint, the opportunities in Chicago are significant. Jamie Nahon, Founder and President of Eagle OZ joins the show to discuss the multifamily landscape in Chicago, and the series of multifamily properties his QOF is developing in historic Bronzeville, Chicago. Find show notes and more at: https://multifamilyinvestor.com/2022/01/chicago-trends/
Multifamily Opportunity Zone 2021 Recap And 2022 Outlook, With Jimmy Atkinson (Episode #6)
Multifamily properties located in Opportunity Zones had a massive 2021. Could 2022 be even bigger for them? Jimmy Atkinson, Co-founder of AltsDB.com and OpportunityDB.com joins the show to recap 2021 and offer insights on what the next year may look like for multifamily investors. Find show notes and more at: https://multifamilyinvestor.com/2022/01/oz-recap-outlook/
Inflation And Multifamily Real Estate, With Andy Hagans (Episode #5)
How do periods of inflation affect multifamily real estate? In inflationary cycles, is investing in multifamily properties a savvy move? Andy Hagans, Co-founder of The Alternative Investment Database, and Co-host of the Alternative Investment Podcast joins the show once again to offer insights and perspective. Find show notes and more at: https://multifamilyinvestor.com/2022/01/andy-hagans-005/
Tax Lien Investing And Multifamily, With Jeff Piposar (Episode #4)
Tax lien investing offers a compelling alternative to property ownership, with the potential to generate passive income from single and multifamily properties. They are an attractive tool for portfolio diversification, particularly because of potential return and limited downside. Find show notes and more at: https://multifamilyinvestor.com/2021/12/jeff-piposar-004/
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Opportunity Zones are an investment wrapper that provide exciting tax advantages... and there are many Qualified Opportunity Funds that contain multifamily real estate. Jimmy Atkinson, founder of the Opportunity Zones Database joins the show once again to offer his insights. Find show notes and more at: https://multifamilyinvestor.com/2021/11/jimmy-atkinson-002/
The Appeal Of Multifamily Investments (Episode #1)
Why invest in multifamily real estate? On this first ever episode of The Multifamily Investor Podcast, Scott is joined by Jimmy Atkinson, founder of the Opportunity Zones Database to discuss the many benefits that multifamily investments can offer.
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About this podcast, and why you should listen.


Belonging is an important part of our lives. Every human being has something that creates a sense of belonging in his or her life, and everyone needs a place and a people with whom they connect, a place to call "home."A sense of belonging dictates our level of confidence. Try as we might, we cannot function without others, as we are social beings. The moment we are born and bonded with our parents, the social cycle of inclusion begins. Family, relatives, schools, friends, relationships, societies and work become a part of us. The people we connect with confirm our being and reinforce our culture and identity.
At Desert Stream we want you to discover a place where you can connect with others, a place where you belong and a family you fit in to. It is our sincere passion that you accept the invitation of Jesus to, "Cast all of your cares upon him for He cares for you!" We hope that you discover in Desert Stream a connection to a family and a place where you belong.
As you accept the invitation to connect with our family, it is our desire that you will discover that you "Belong" to God as well.
We have established the following, to provide access to our family no matter your age, or place in your journey with God. We invite you to try us on and discover a family you can call home.
"Celebrate Recovery" is a Christian 12-step recovery program started back in 1991. Since then, it has become the largest Christian 12-step recovery program in the world. Its incredible success is due in part to the premise of not just dealing with substance abuse or addictive behaviour, but instead, dealing with the root cause of "why" people make destructive choices. With Jesus Christ as your Higher Power, you can receive help for your issues as the love of God pushes out fear, insecurities, and helplessness.
We started running C.R in April 2011. Since then we have seen hundreds of people identify their struggle and find ongoing progress, as they go through the 12 step process with Jesus Christ. We have also witnessed such a transformation in people's lives, that they have moved into places of leadership, helping others on their journey.
Every Wednesday at 7 pm we gather for a great night of Worship, Word and Fellowship. The first Wednesday of each month we begin at 6:30 pm for a dinner together. We love our youth at Desert Stream and want to help lead them into a deeper relationship with God while dealing with the struggles that they face every day. So come out and invite a friend for some food & fun as we press further into Him.
Our Jr.High group meets every Wednesday evening @ 7 pm. The first Wednesday of each month we begin at 6:30 pm for dinner together. Our Jr.High's are an energetic group that is eager to learn more about God while having a serious amount of fun.
Between the ages of 18 and 28ish? You are invited to the DS Young Adults group.
We get together on the 1st + 3rd Tuesday evening of each month @ 6:30 pm. You are welcome to join us for worship and word, food and fellowship…. and the occasional movie night!
We are a group of young adults who are passionate about our community, our culture and The Gospel. We want to be a group of people who can show our community what Faith, Grace and forgiveness can accomplish. We want to show everyone who Jesus really is.
We look so forward to seeing everyone!
For more information about our Y.A group location email Ryan & Kristy Conroy at ryan_conroy084@hotmail.com.
Welcome to Desert Stream Christian Fellowship.
Join us every Sunday at 9 am for Pre-service Prayer and 10am for our Sunday Celebration Service! Whether you are visiting from around the corner or from the other side of the globe, we trust that you find what you are looking for.
PS: Our Higher Grounds Cafe opens @ 9:30 am – come and enjoy a hot beverage or nibble away on a tasty snack before Sunday Service begins!


By Travis - Peru - 25 May/03 - Viewed 7777 times.
We arrived in Huaraz, Peru at 6:30 AM after our second straight overnight bus, and I stumbled around for the next couple of hours looking for travel agencies to help us arrange our two week trek through the Cordillera Blanca, the highest mountain chain outside the Himalayas, and featuring the peak of Alpamayo at 19,512 feet. After a lot of footwork (and a much needed nap), we met Wilson Garcia who set us up with an arriero ("donkey driver") who would also do the cooking, two burros, a provisions list (which would later prove inadequate), and arranged our transportation to the trailhead.
Early the next morning we took a minibus to Caraz (about an hour away from Huaraz), and a taxi from there to Cashapampa (another hour on a rollercoaster of a dirt road). We were introduced to Jose, our arriero, and graciously offered a cup of porridge and some bread to refresh us after our long ride while Jose packed the burros, Cholon and Facundo. We were on the trail by 11:00 AM.
In planning the trek with Wilson and Jose, we estimated that it would take us 14 days to hike the 85 mile route, which included eight mountain passes above 14,000 feet. By skipping a "rest" day and combining a couple days of shorter segments, we finished in eleven days—not to prove anything, it's just that an eleven day hike is long enough without stretching it out with very short days on the trail. Also, the food situation that would develop along the way was an incentive to finish early.
On the fourth day, our luck changed—I was able to eat again, the weather cleared, the crowd of other hikers turned off our trail (we would see three other groups over the last eight days of the trek). By this time we had become very familiar with Jose, and were enjoying his company immensely. He is 23, with a wife and two small children, and this is his fourth season as an arriero/cook. He spoke about 15 words of English, so I got a workout on my Spanish (and he taught us a few words in Quechua, a language descended from the Inca and the primary language of the people still living in the Peruvian highlands). On the fourth day, after crossing a stream, the burros became mired in soft mud up to their bellies—Facundo, the bigger of the two, was able to free himself with a little encouragement from Jose, but Cholon was in a bad way. Jose had to wade in after him, unload all the cargo, and push/pull/twist his tail/and otherwise persuade the smaller burro out of the mess.
We had camped that evening in the common pasture for a little village of a dozen or so simple, hand-made brick huts with thatched roofs. We played with some of the children, and they were interested in everything we did (Abi writing in her journal and me using our water purifier had the biggest draws). That night, Abi caught a version of the illness I had a couple days earlier (she's a much better nurse than me, hands down). The next morning, Abi felt better but wasn't ready to move on. Jose and I did a day hike to see the ruins of an Inca fortress situated on a hilltop, and Abi rested in the tent (again having the close attention of the children of the village. It was about this time that we figured out that we were well short of food for a two week trek, but were able to buy more rice and about ten pounds of potatoes from the locals (Jose makes some mean french fries, which I loved, but Abi soon tired of them).
From this point of the trip through the end, nearly each day we had to cross one of the high mountain passes. Some we could see the top from far away and knew what was in store for us, other times we came out of river valleys and did not have a good perspective on the height of the pass, and one pass crossed over three different ridges (making us think we had reached the end three different times—cruel). The passes were the most physically demanding I'd done, and really a mental challenge to keep taking step after step, even with the burros toting all the gear. Usually our efforts were rewarded with spectacular views, and every time our spirits were lightened by the prospect of a quick descent on the other side.
Once we got off the Santa Cruz trail, our campsites were either near the base of a fair sized cascade or below the pass to be attacked the next day. One of the more memorable campsites was near Laguna Safuna Baja, where we made a kitchen and fire pit in an open pit, about three feet deep and twenty feet long—this was one of the few times that there was fuel available, dead shrubwood and dried cowpies. Another campsite was between the last two passes of the trip, and we were still above 14,000 feet were it was cold, cold, cold after the sun went down. Between exhaustion and lack of a campfire, most nights we went to bed with the sun at 6:30 and got up between six and seven in the morning. In the morning, we'd have breakfast, try to dry the dew (or frost) off our tents, pack up and get on the trail by 8:30 or 9:00 AM.
The last two days consisted of a steep, hot descent back to Cashapampa. This is when I encountered an insect that thoroughly unnerved me—one third horsefly (wings and head), one third bumble-bee (body) and one third woodpecker (you would not believe the blood-sucking snout on this beast). The first encounter was in early evening, while I was pumping water from a stream for the next day; I swear I thought I was hallucinating when it's proportions and viscious appearance became known to me. I could not recover from the initial shock to make a counter-attack and had to settle for evasive maneuvers, although I resolved to make a better showing in the future as a service to the Peruvian people and mankind as a whole. The next day, one of the monsters chased me (literally) down the trail for a hundred yards or so, until I remembered my promise to be bold and stare Death in its multifaceted eyes and join the field of battle. I knocked him to the ground and promptly dispatched him to wherever evil and horrific insects go after this life with my hiking boot. My courage bolstered by this initial victory, I took on and vanquished two more of the fiends over the remainder of the trip.
On the final day of the trip, we exchanged information with Jose (promising to send him copies of the photo of Cholon stuck in the mud), and Abi recorded the rules to a card game Jose taught us during the trip. I can't recall the name, but will refer to it at the Peruvian Flim-Flam, as the rules and regulations were made known to us over the course of several games (suspiciously at times that were advantageous to our arriero's score). Then it was two and a half dusty, bumpy hours back to Huaraz, followed by a nice meal and early to bed.


영상도 음악도 정말 좋은 조화를 이루었다 생각합니다.
(Using a translator) If you are evaluating a piece of music, it is dreamy, but it feels intense, delicate or complex. I think the BGA is a great match for the song, and the producer who made the atmosphere of the mysterious and dreamy song into this kind of animation is really great. (The most overvalued part is the door BGA at the beginning and the middle, which gave me a feeling that it opened to a deeper place).
Everytime Nego_tiator his piece is better than the previous year. This piece is so fantastic and undoubtedly worth 1000 pts!
Perfectly Great songs... There wasn't any flaws in songs, and matching with BGA, either.
Perfect! I think you have a lot of potential.
Music GOOD!! BGA GOOD!! Pattern SOSO..
I like this beautiful song & video! I appreciate video with texts. but I think the last part is a bit short and the ending was abrupt. good luck!
very beautiful song. i trembelled when the glitch sound coming.
[ 360/400/180 ] BGA is best experience.
Thank fot your unexpected brilliant music & video! I like this more an any other your musics.. but 1 point for ending part. I wonder how it will be great if you expand endinv part. Good luck!
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