The ORS Office believes that it is most effective to develop the components of their "Reconnaissance Wing for Space" via an end-to-end mission that will graduate with an actual ORS Tier-2 (~ 7-day) response to a relevant COCOM's (Combatant Command) operational need. T2E is that mission, so the approach must necessarily utilize/demonstrate steps towards this vision.
The T2E mission is internally driven within ORS to mature the processes, capabilities and technologies, i.e., the Enablers, which will allow the ORS Office to reach its End-State Vision. This mission will, for the first time, demonstrate a sustainable end-to-end (mission planning → bus/payload/ground system/LV AI&T → Ops Team training → launch campaign → on-orbit checkout, calibration, hand-off) response capability on a Tier-2 timeline. The payload for the T2E mission is a SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imager providing regional capability.
4) Develop a rapidly configurable, multi-mission RF payload architecture.
The T2E mission goals are tied directly to Task Orders (TOs) on the RRSW and MSV (Modular Space Vehicle) contracts. NGAS (Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems), as the prime for the MSV bus, will develop the spacecraft (item 2 of objectives).
SNC (Sierra Nevada Corporation), as the prime for the MSV payload, will develop the system described in objectives 3 and 4.
MEI (Millennium Engineering and Integration) as the prime for the RRSW T2E, will integrate the T2E bus to the T2E payload, perform system level "first article" testing, disassemble the articles into a storable state, and execute an end-to-end Tier-2 response triggered by a notional time-critical JFC (Joint Forces Command) need, in accordance with objective 1.
On the programmatic side, the MSV bus and payloads are currently scheduled to arrive at the RRSW for integration in May 2013. The RRSW will spend six months performing system AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) and exercising their personnel, facilities, and hardware in performing a Tier-2 response - prior to executing their "Graduation Exercise" described in mission objective 1.
NASA/ARC (Ames Research Center) in Mountain View, CA is executing all contracts, through a close partnership between ORS and ARC. Just as responsive low cost satellites will allow the ORS Office to develop the capability to augment or replace space capabilities on very short timescales, it will also provide NASA the flexibility to meet science needs and build upon recent discoveries. If an orbiting Earth science satellite suffers instrument failure, the ORS paradigm offers the potential to rapidly fly a spare replacement instrument to provide continued temporal measurements. Open architecture, standard interfaces, and PnP (Plug-and-Play) components can allow rapid configuration and launch to perform missions at lower cost, thus increasing scientific returns.
Northrop Grumman is developing the standards based, rapidly configurable, multi-mission spacecraft bus architecture for the ORS MSV program. The MSV bus development activity addresses the requirement of rapid manufacturing, integration and testing – within weeks to months – to meet the long term ORS vision. These design attributes are ideal for users seeking an objective of an efficient, affordable platform for missions requiring quick capability on orbit, with a design life of one year.
The MSV bus is an essential element of the T2E mission and ORS's MOSA and networked avionics response architecture. The primary objective of the MSV spacecraft bus effort is the development of an open standards-based, modular, scalable, rapidly configurable and deployable, multi-mission architecture. The design is optimized for these primary objectives with mission performance being defined as "good enough" to meet warfighter needs. MSV is not a standard bus, but rather a bus architecture based on open standards. This is an essential discriminator since the US government space has historically failed to accept the requirement compromises necessary to keep a bus "standard" over multiple builds.
• SSA (Space Situational Awareness).
This approach provides options that are affordable, innovative and expedient for customers, including the military services, intelligence community, and NASA.
Structure and mechanisms: The MSV structure is assembled from common, modular deck/panel "building blocks" with features that enable rapid I&T and optimization for numerous missions. The panels are sized by the ISET (Integrated Systems Engineering Team) GBS (General Bus Standard) and made suitable for rapid integration by the SPA (Space Plug-and-play Architecture) electrical/mechanical standards. The MSV reconfigurable bus structure allows a minimal number of structure "components" to be configured into multiple different vehicle configurations. Moreover, it accommodates scalability and rapid reconfigurability through the simple implementation of a SPA standards 5 cm grid pattern.
2) SPA-X databus interfaces : SPA components shall conform to an approved SPA-X interface (-U, -S, -1, -O, etc.) and shall employ well-defined hardware (electrical, mechanical, and signaling) standards to achieve an interface with connective integrity.
4) Query Services : SPA data sources and consumer needs shall be matched through a standard query service in a SOA (Service Oriented Architecture).
5) Self-organizing networks : SPA components shall self-register on the network.
6) Mechanical standards : A SPA device shall be physically mountable on a compliant SPA structure according to one of the applicable SPA mechanical standards.
1) Component detection : A SPA system shall automatically detect hardware or software components that are added to the system.
2) Component self-identification : SPA components shall provide information about their functions and use to the system.
4) Publish/subscribe messages : A SPA component's xTEDS (extensible Transducer Electronic Datasheet) details the command and response messages supported by the component.
7) Standard mechanical and electrical interfaces : MSV features an SPA-S (SPA-SpaceWire) compliant combined router and power distribution unit that provides standards-compliant power, data, and time distribution, a single-point ground, and a test-bypass capability. All other SPA components are electrically connected to the C&DH architecture via a SPA standard connector. This enables multiple standards-compliant configurations of components to accommodate multiple mission needs. All non-SPA COTS components (e.g., star trackers, GPS, reaction wheels, etc.), which constitute the vast majority of components, are fitted with an ASIM (Appliqué Specific Interface Module) to enable them to electrically connect to SPA-S and SPA avionics.
MSV's SPA avionics are connected via standardized SPA-S harnesses. The SPA ASIM-adapted components can be rapidly reconfigured to accommodate varying missions. Components and their ASIMs are inventoried at call-up after the mission planning system determines the appropriate configuration to accommodate the time-critical ORS need.
ADCS, in keeping with the SPA approach, is modular and scalable at the component level. ADCS components for MSV fit into three general categories : sensors, actuators, and FSW (Flight Software) "components".
Like ADCS, the EPS follows the SPA approach and is modular and scalable at the component level. For EPS, these components also fit into three categories – power generation, energy storage, and power distribution. In the area of power generation, MSV has scalable solar panels, a scalable number of wings, and in extreme power cases, an articulated solar array option.
TCS (Thermal Control Subsystem) : A luxury afforded the "tactical" spacecraft is the ability to control thermal loading through CONOPS (Concept of Operations). Since ORS spacecraft are designed to serve regional interests, rather than worldwide interests as with our national assets, it is conceivable that operators will alleviate the need for active thermal control by simply turning highload equipment off when the burden becomes too large. However, one innovation of the MSV architecture is the TCIA (Thermal Control Interface Adaptor), which implements the SPA approach and regulates thermal impact to the system at the component level, while providing a mechanical interface from the COTS unit to the SPA structure. Just as the ASIM allows electrical interface of non-SPA to SPA adaptation, the TCIA provides thermal and mechanical adaptation to the architecture.
Communications subsystem: The communications subsystem includes both SGLS communications for command and control and a CDL (Common Data Link) radio that enables playback of mission data directly to deployed field terminals. For the command and control link to fit within the ORS ground architecture, ORS is imposing the requirement that the space vehicle output encrypted CCSDS (Consultative Committee for Space Data Systems) formatted telemetry and accept encrypted CCSDS formatted commands. CCSDS is the guiding body for space to ground communications, so this ensures a space architecture that is rapidly integrable into existing ground architectures, but it also introduces some unique problems, since SPA messages are necessarily flowing throughout the vehicle and CCSDS messages must flow out of it. To that end, MSV is developing a software component to convert SPA messages into CCSDS messages, while trying to preserve the benefits of each to the maximum extent possible. This recurring theme of "adaptors" to accommodate standards is a conscious sacrifice ORS has made in the interest of scalability and rapid configurability, and the resulting overhead is tracked as a TPM (Technical Performance Parameter).
FSW (Flight Software) : MSV employs a modular, "componentized" FSW approach. The backbone of this approach is the SSM (Satellite Services Manager), which enables SPA messaging between hardware and software components. The graphic of Figure 3 depicts how SPA is used to direct subsystems in support of higher level Mode Agents associated with each nominal activity the spacecraft executes. The subsystem controllers provide an interface for standard subsystem tasks. When different missions arise, new mode agents can be placed into the spacecraft to utilize these subsystems in new or specialized ways.
The ORS bus and payload software modular design effort enables similar treatment of other self-contained space vehicle components (e.g., star trackers) based on mission need. This approach maximizes the reuse of software modules previously mission-validated, and provides low risk on future missions. Dependencies between modules are minimized and standardized using a CDD (Common Data Dictionary), allowing for configuration parameters that do not necessitate building and re-verifying the software. This approach, in turn, promotes rapid software checkout and common MOSA high level commands for multiple suppliers' of modular payload building blocks.
Propulsion : ORS is working with NASA/ARC to develop a modular and scalable propulsion system and plans to demonstrate both an ESPA configuration and a T2E-compatible configuration in the near-term. Moreover, since legacy propulsion systems bring with them fueling campaigns that are incompatible with a Tier-2 response, ORS's system will be non-toxic (aka "green") to eliminate the specialized facilities, personnel, and ground-support equipment (and the associated schedule and cost) of a traditional fueling effort.
• Ops testing and training support.
The test environment should support rapid AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test), initial satellite vehicle integration and test, be modular for easy support to environmental test, exercise support, launch vehicle integration, and on-orbit anomaly resolution.
The MSV architecture, as well as the ORS employment of that architecture, benefits from SPA's built-in test strategy – Test Bypass. As the system is incrementally built, Test Bypass allows system level tests and operator training campaigns to proceed in advance of a full set of hardware. Simulated component inputs are supplied by a hardware-in-the-loop rack and introduced at the ASIM, just as inputs from the actual component would be.
If historical performance is any indicator, the T2E mission will have just the effect ORS planned when they resolved to develop their architecture in the context of an end-to-end mission. The mission has done a great deal to illuminate both the benefits and challenges of building a MOSA bus architecture and applying it to an Operational need.
Component compatibility (=success): The emergence of MOSA (Modular Open-System Approach) as the new paradigm of space isn't as much of a revolution as a sequence of small victories. Recently ORS experienced one such victory. In 2008, the ORS Office purchased four "COTS" spacecraft components to employ in the MOSA spacecraft architecture they would feature on all of their upcoming missions. The only problem was that neither they, nor anyone else, had invented a MOSA spacecraft architecture. As a result, when they attempted to offer up a free Sodern SED-26 Star Tracker, SGR-07 GPS of SSTL, and the Ithaco IM-203 Magnetometer (a value of approximately $1 M) to ATK for use on their ORS-1 spacecraft, ATK was able to use only the GPS, and they were only able to use that because it was the exact component they had designed into their ORS-1 (Operational Responsive Space-1) spacecraft.
With the award of their MSV contracts, ORS is finally developing the kind of MOSA spacecraft architecture they envisioned since their inception. Their theory is that they can create an architecture that doesn't require redesign every time a component of that architecture is changed.
This theory was recently put to test when ORS once again offered up their COTS components to NGAS for employment on MSV. NGAS and their MSV spacecraft architecture passed the test with flying colors. Though the COTS Star Tracker and Magnetometer were not the components NGAS had specified for the T2E configuration of their MSV spacecraft, NGAS enthusiastically agreed to employ them on T2E. They made this decision because they assessed that the new components provided the same class of service and, more importantly, because they had developed an architecture in which no single component forced an expensive redesign of the larger system. This marks a significant shift away from the point-design spacecraft towards ORS's envisioned MOSA spacecraft architecture.
Scalability (=success) : T2E was categorized as an "Enabler" mission to relieve it of the burden of meeting a strictly defined COCOM-imposed requirement set. This had the unfortunate side effect of leaving the T2E with a lot of trade space in their determination of "good enough" on-orbit performance for this type of mission. Two primary trades were to determine how many spot images or how large a strip map area would be necessary for a single-ball asset to have a marketable impact on daily collection needs of a COCOM customer.
Ground architecture limitations aside, the number of spot images collected on a single pass was largely driven by available slew rate. Therefore, a careful reaction wheel selection could be used to tailor performance in this area. NGAS developed the following trade matrix and the ORS Office ultimately decided to employ a unique asymmetric attitude control architecture to match their asymmetric satellite. Larger plug-and-play reaction wheels were aligned with the most challenging axes (in terms of moment of inertia) and a smaller reaction wheel was aligned with the less challenging axis to save mass and power (Table 1). This is an ideal tangible example of how a configuration can be optimized without the NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) burden of optimizing the larger system to accommodate it.
As it turns out, increased strip map area collect capability is not a factor of slew rate as much as available power. Therefore the appropriate selection of power generation (solar array area) and power storage (batteries) capability could be used to tailor performance in this area. In a similar fashion to the previous trade, NGAS put together the following set of configurations to give ORS the flexibility to match performance to requirements (Table 2).
These two preliminary trades offer great promise for ORS and their vision that the MSV architecture will be able to supply an optimized configuration of their scalable architecture to accommodate a wide range of specific mission needs. Moreover, when the situation warrants, they can adopt a "capability driven approach" and factor in bounding constraints, such as a requirement to fit in the launch envelope of a Minotaur-1, along with COCOM (Combatant Command) needs to converge on a solution, as in the case of T2E.
Uncontrollable processes (= challenge) : Technology (e.g., SPA) was a solution for many of the impediments to rapid configurability, but some of the most dramatic hurdles for a true ORS Tier-2 response are non-technical. ORS endeavors to build a reconfigurable architecture and employ it in response to time-critical COCOM needs. However, processes such as Information Assurance, Frequency Management, and Range Safety, as well as the personnel that implement them, don't share the same mandate for rapid configurability on ORS Tier-2 timelines. As a result, ORS will likely feature a rapidly configurable space and ground architecture on the T2E mission, but only be able to employ it in a simulated environment.


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Norwegian court overturns lawsuit by divers
An appeals court on Tuesday overturned a nearly 30 million kroner ($4.2 million) settlement for three deep sea divers who claim their health was ruined by Norway's early quest for offshore oil wealth.
OSLO, Norway —
In August 2007, the Oslo district court ordered the government to compensate the three men in a case that could have brought a rash of similar lawsuits. However, the Borgarting appeals overturned that ruling, saying the government could not be held responsible for their injuries.
When Norway, now one of the world's major oil exporters, was first developing its North Sea fields in the 1970s and 1980s, divers were sent to extreme and sometimes experimental depths to maintain and install equipment.
The so-called pioneer divers from the early years of Norway's offshore oil development - Magn Haakon Muledal, Angus Gunnar Kleppe, and Dag Vilnes - said they will appeal the case to the Supreme Court. It was not clear when the case would be heard.
The appeals court acknowledged the "extraordinary risk" of their tasks but said the state was not responsible because none of "the appellants were ever employed by or had assignments for the government."
Some divers complain of severe health consequences, including lung and brain damage. In December, a government survey said 20 percent of 139 divers active between 1965 and 1990 were on medical disability pensions.

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Q: Why AsyncFileUpload fires RowCommand event on gridview? I've searched for almost 2 days on the internet to find solution but nothing works yet.
I have 2 user controls on a page. First contains AsyncFileUpload:
 <cc1:AsyncFileUpload runat="server" ID="fuExcelUploader" Width="400px"
                                UploadingBackColor="#CCFFFF" ThrobberID="myThrobber"
                                CompleteBackColor="#CEF6CE" />

and the second has a gridview with such templatefield with download button(excel file)
    <asp:TemplateField HeaderText="Report with errors" ItemStyle-HorizontalAlign="Center">
                        <ItemTemplate>
                                  <asp:LinkButton id="lbError"   CommandName="ErrorClick" runat="server"  CommandArgument='<%# Eval("Report.Id") %>'  ValidationGroup="other2357"><asp:Image ID="imgReport" runat="server"
ImageUrl="~/App_Themes/Default/Images/icons/page_excel.png" ImageAlign="Middle"   Visible='<%# Convert.ToInt32(Eval("Report.Id")) > 0 %>' /></asp:LinkButton>

                         </ItemTemplate>
                    </asp:TemplateField>

In the RowCommand if e.CommandName = ErrorClicked I have such piece of code for downloading file
Response.Clear();
                Response.Buffer = true;
                Response.AddHeader(
                    "Content-Disposition", string.Format("attachment; filename={0}", "Error_report_" + this.ErrorClicked + ".xlsx"));
                HttpContext.Current.Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.openxmlformats";
               // Response.Cache.SetCacheability(HttpCacheability.Private);
                Response.BinaryWrite(value); //value is byte[];
                Response.End();

It works perfect I can upload files with asyncfileupload then download reports by clicking icons on gridview etc. , but there is one problem.
Whenever I click on download icon on gridview, the download file dialog pops up, I can save/open/cancel but whatever I do, after I try to upload new file with asyncfileupload the same RowCommand event is fired with same 'ErrorClick' CommandName and CommandArgument, so I am getting that window with file to download again (and page is locked). It might be because neither linkbutton nor asyncfileupload refresh whole page (is it the same postback?).
Do you have any idea why the rowcommand is fired during uploading with asyncfileupload control or how to solve that problem. I don't use udpatepanels in this case.

A:  The OnRowComand event is fired when you click the Linkbutton and after processing the upload. An error occurs by registering twice the download code.
The script of the "href" in the LinkButton somehow influences this result. I used a ImageButton to trigger the download, and the LinkButton to execute the event click of ImageButton.
ASPX
the ImageButton -> Style="display: none;"
ASPX.CS - RowDataBound
LinkButton.Attributes.Add("OnClick", "$(document.getElementById('" + ImageButton.ClientID + "')).click(); return false;");

Sorry, my English is horrible. I use google Translate.

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The Variant Plugin (https://github.com/jenkinsci/variant-plugin/) is not working properly when you specify `requiredClasses` and one of them do not exists. There are two observed situations.
This is due to the fact that Guice is not treating it as optional.
This is related to this bug in the JDK http://bugs.java.com/view_bug.do?bug_id=7183985 by which an annotation with a non existent class in a value cannot be loaded.


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Paulin Joachim (20 september 1931 –  24 november 2012 ), also known as Paulin Joachim Branco de Souza, was a Beninese poet, journalist, and editor, who later became a French citizen. He is known for his elegant language and was called "a legend of journalism in Africa".

Biography
Born in Cotonou, Dahomey, Paulin was educated in several places including Lyon, France, and by 1971 was a French citizen. He also worked with French poet Philippe Soupault. After his graduation from the École supérieure de journalisme in 1958, he was recruited by Pierre Lazareff for France-Soir newspaper, which allowed him to follow political and intellectual debates on the eve of African independence.

Joachim's two volumes of poetry are Un nègre raconte in 1954 and Anti-grâce in 1967. He was political editor for France-Soir, an editor-in-chief for Bingo magazine, and manager for the African Décennie 2. He is also associated with David Diop. In 2006, he was among the laureates of the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute  for the W. E. B. Du Bois medal.

References

Further reading

 Pierre Amrouche, Paulin Joachim, un Africain d'autrefois (1931-2012), in Présence africaine, 2013/1-2,

1931 births
Living people
People from Cotonou
Beninese journalists
Beninese poets
20th-century poets
2012 deaths

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South Africa makes R283 million down payment for Covax vaccine participation
Africa David Parker - December 23, 2020
The National Department of Health and the Solidarity Fund have announced the down payment of $19.2 million (R283 million) to the GAVI vaccine alliance to secure South Africa's entry into the Covax facility.The payment was made in line...
2020 was unforgettable, especially for Bitcoin. To help memorialize this year for our readers, we asked our network of contributors to reflect on Bitcoin's price action, technological development, community growth and more in 2020, and to reflect on...
Proclamation to Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and for Other Purposes
1. In Proclamation 8618 of December 21, 2010, the President determined that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was not making continual progress in meeting the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974,...
In South Africa, child homicides show violence 'entrenched'
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — At night, Amanda Zitho worries her little boy is shivering and cold in his coffin and yearns to take him a blanket. She knows Wandi's dead and gone and it's senseless, but...
Launch of the first parametric tropical cyclone risk insurance product in Africa
Johannesburg – The African Risk Capacity (ARC) Group is proposing a new insurance mechanism to African countries in the South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO) region to cope with the devastating effects of the tropical cyclones. This parametric insurance product...
How trailblazing African footballers are changing the game in Sydney's West
Chilandu Chiliaka, left, plays for Congo with Rita Oppongboateng, right. (ABC News: Mridula Amin) Rita Oppongboateng never had the chance to play football with other women until she took part in a tournament in Western Sydney.She used to...
African outlook 2021: The Africa Center reflects on 2020 and looks ahead
African nations have mostly escaped the heavy death toll and hospital bed shortages faced by Western countries, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a disproportionately severe blow to the continent's economic ambitions. Fortunately, robust collaboration between African public...
East and Southern Africa Region COVID-19 Situation Report No. 10 (1- 30 November 2020)
Regional Highlights ● The region has registered about 1.3 million COVID-19 cases, with over 31,000 deaths reported.● Despite a general reduction in new infections in the past three months, a surge is evident in various countries including in...
Panama to suspend entry of travelers from U.K. and South Africa
PANAMA CITY (Reuters) - Panama beginning at midnight will deny entry to travelers who have been to the United Kingdom or South Africa in the last 20 days as authorities try to prevent the spread of a new...
Africa roundup: Montenegrin becomes third Libya coach this year
Africa roundup: Montenegrin becomes third Libya coach this year Star Libya forward Hamdou Elhouni (L) in action against Tunisia during a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifierMontenegrin Zoran Filipovic has become the third coach of Libya this year...


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'Damned: New Gods' Is An Open World Action Horror RPG on Kickstarter
35-40 hour main quest
Poorna Shankar Posted: Dec 29, 2020 11:30 AM
There's a new open world action horror RPG which just hit Kickstarter called Damned: New Gods.
The project has a goal of $12,800 with 58 days left. If you're wondering about the comparably low goal, the programmer writes that the game is about 70% done. The other 30% needs the work of a 3D artist for clothing, armor, items, and animation. Voice actors are also needed, which is where that $12,800 comes in.
The game is described as,
"…an action horror rpg, where the player is thrown into a world filled with supernatural creatures and monsters after the death of his sister. Seeking revenge, our crusader learns the way of the hunter and discovers that he has powers no other hunter have."
It will feature voiced acted dialogue, choice and consequence, and a 35-40 hour main quest. Current risks include budget and timeline. You can check out the full details about Damned: New Gods right here.
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Poorna Shankar
A highly opinionated avid PC gamer, Poorna blindly panics with his friends in various multiplayer games, much to the detriment of his team. Constantly questioning industry practices and a passion for technological progress drive his love for the video game industry. He pulls no punches and tells it like he sees it. He runs a podcast, Gaming The Industry, with fellow writer, Joseph Bradford, discussing industry practices and their effects on consumers.


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More Kicks
'Punch Drunk' is the second album from London-based trio More Kicks, to be released on September 16th on Dirtnap Records (USA) and Stardumb Records (EU). 'Punch Drunk' marks a new era for the band. Heavier, more expansive, more twists and turns. It veers from sparkling harmonies to fearsome riffing in the blink of eye, with never a second wasted. As with the first record, it was recorded live on to 2" tape. It's bottled lightning and the sound of a band firing on all cylinders.
James Sullivan (Sulli) – vox/guitar; Kris Hood – drums; Paolo Mantovani – bass/vox have cooked up a rare alchemy. The result: a More Kicks song can touch on classic 60s garage, 70s NYC rock and roll, jagged 90s guitar pop – all wrapped in a razor sharp bundle. A glance backwards and a decisive step forwards.
"When the world collapsed in 2020, I realised more than ever how much I rely on music and More Kicks," says Sulli. "This album became a total obsession and a lifeline. Stuck in one place, the songs all came from heartbreak, frustration, anger, hope. It feels like a unique set of circumstances that produced this record and I'm really proud of what we've done."


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Q: Font Awesome Ruby Gem fonts not loading I am using the font-awesome gem.  I have it in my gem file as follows:
gem "font-awesome-sass"

The css appears to be loading properly, as the classes are in my application.css.scss file.  However, the fonts are not loading.  I just get the "square" indicating that the font isn't loading.
Anybody have any ideas as to what might be going on?
Thanks,

A: Looks like this issue says that the asset path is incorrect in font-awesome-sass Gem.
Try using this alternative font awesome rails .


To identify transcriptional biomarkers that may be unique to autistic children by examining global profiles from blood samples collected from the CHARGE study. To perform similar analyses from tissues collected from animal and cellular models.
Researchers in the Molecular Genomics Core have established a streamlined, standardized procedure for processing PaxGene tubes collected by CHARGE phlebotomists. Extraction and purification of RNA, quality analysis, and hybridization on Affymetrix U133 2 PLUS arrays are performed in batches.
Transcriptional Signature distinguishes autism from general population: We have identified 12 genes that are differentially expressed in children with both early onset and regressive autism when compared to typically developing children from the general population. All twelve genes are highly expressed by NK cells and distinguish both variations of autism from age-matched children in the general population. These changes may represent abnormalities in signaling pathways that could be relevant in the brain and may provide clues about mechanisms that produce symptoms of autism. These data may point to causative genes that affect signaling in NK and CD8 cells. Alternatively, the changes in gene expression may represent the effect of some environmental factor(s), a persistent viral infection, a manifestation of an autoimmune disease, or a genetic abnormality associated with a propensity for autoimmunity.


Donor profile index of transplanted kidneys has risen modestly in US, with greater increase in France.
(HealthDay News) — Many kidneys transplanted in France would be discarded in the United States, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology's Kidney Week, held Oct. 23 to 28 in San Diego.
Olivier Aubert, MD, PhD, from the Paris Translational Research Center for Organ Transplantation, and colleagues compared kidney quality and outcomes between the United States and France using data from 2004 to 2014.
The researchers found that during this period, 125,936 kidneys were procured for transplant in the United States and 4287 were procured for transplant in the Paris Transplant Group cohort. They found a greater proportion of higher-risk transplanted kidneys among French vs US kidneys, as measured by the kidney donor profile index (KDPI; median, 65 vs 42). The KDPI of US kidneys increased modestly during the study period (mean, 42 to 44), while a greater increase was seen in France (mean KDPI, 54 to 67), indicating more aggressive organ use. For higher-KDPI kidneys transplanted in France, 3- and 5-year death-censored graft survival, respectively, was 88 and 83% for KDPI 80 to 90 kidneys, 83 and 79% for KDPI 91 to 99 kidneys, and 81 and 78% for KDPI 100 kidneys. Many transplanted French kidneys would have had a high probability of discard in the United States.
"By comparing transplant practices in 2 countries, we provide fresh evidence that older deceased donor organs are a valuable underutilized resource," one of the co-authors said in a statement.


Sir Robin Knox-Johnston is just 20 miles from the third-placed boat in his Rhum class on the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe race.
Class leader Anne Caseneuve on Aneo is in a more favourable position weather-wise and is more than 300 miles ahead of Sir Robin, who is 400 miles west of the Canary Islands. Rival Jean-Paul Froc on Groupe Berto currently holds third place.
Sir Robin is currently making 6.3 knots in around 8 knots of wind coming from the North West.
Here is Sir Robin's blog sent Tuesday morning.
Not a lot to report. The Azores High pressure looks like it is spreading and moving south which will slow most of us down. Light weather requires more work than stronger winds so it is going to get busier as well. This race could take a few more days than anticipated. So a busy day coming up.
In the Rhum Class, first and second are well out but first has the better position from a wind perspective. She has sailed an excellent tactical course and now, some 270 miles ahead of me, is going to be very hard to catch by anyone else. Between third and sixth there is now only seven miles difference to the finish and we are all in the same geographical area, so everything to go for.
There is a sail in sight to the North West, a red spinnaker. I have just spent the last two hours getting the gennaker set and he was slowly moving ahead whilst I was without a headsail. I think it must be Group Berto, but he is not showing on Automatic Identification System.
The loss of the jib head lashings is going to have a detrimental effect on performance. Whilst I can set the sail easily enough, dropping it is a very different matter. As anyone who has worked foredeck on a Clipper 68 or 70 knows, it is really a job for four people. The sail has to be kept out of the water, but the wind is pushing it over the side.
The only way I have found is to bear right away, take the halyard in my teeth, go forward, ease halyard and haul the sail inside the rail and sit on what I have recovered before easing another couple of feet.Thats fine when the wind is light, but the only way to control it if the wind is up is to put it aback and drop it against the inner forestays.
The fact is that the sail, which is a beautifully strong powerful reaching sail, cannot be used so much in future, which means more work for the staysail, and the boat does not balance with full main and staysail, it needs at least one reef, better two, so performance will drop off badly on certain occasions.
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Lace up your shoes, gather your crew and check out all of the stops along The Great 417-Land Scavenger Hunt. You love this place, we love this place—let's get out there and live it!
By Haley Darnell, Katie Pollock Estes, Claire Porter, Jamie Thomas
Illustration by Sarah Patton Purchase Photo
Whether you've been a lifelong 417-lander or you're new to the area, you know there's plenty to explore in our corner of the world. To help you discover them all, we've created our first-ever Great 417-Land Scavenger Hunt: 38 adventures to get you out of the house and discovering our region's quirky offerings with tasks ranging from offbeat finds to quintessential 417-land activities. You love this place, we love this place—let's get out there and live it!
CHECK OFF THE STOPS
With 38 stops, there's a lot of fun to be had. Keep an eye on your progress with this free downloadable checklist. Just print, hang and start plugging away!
SPRINGFIELD STOPS
Local Caves | Wonders of Wildlife | Pineapple Whip | Dickerson Park Zoo | Sun Target II at the Springfield Art Museum | Pecker's Beach | Do Good Mural on Commercial Street | Historic Carriage Blocks
Photo courtesy Smallin Civil War Cave Photos
Peer into one of 417-land's caves
One of our region's defining features is its karst topography. What does that mean? Well, to put it extra-simply we have loads of caves, sinkholes and springs. There are some serious spelunkers out there who explore those caves, but you don't have to go crazy. You can find lots of opportunities for guided tours through caves that require no expert caving experience. A few caves you might want to explore are Fantastic Caverns, Smallin Cave, Talking Rocks Cavern, Lost Canyon Cave at Top of the Rock and Marvel Cave inside Silver Dollar City. You can even peek into the opening of the caves at Sequiota Park, but don't go inside; they're off limits.
Pet a stingray at Wonders of Wildlife
If you have a healthy obsession with sea life and want to make friends with all the creatures at Wonders of Wildlife, then the stingray tank inside Shipwreck Reef is probably your dream come true. There you plunge a flat palm beneath the surface of the water and wait for playful rays to swim by and give you a little nudge or splash you with their wings. Pay a few bucks at just the right time of day, and you can even feed them gross little fish parts. The stingrays are surprisingly soft, friendly and playful. In other words, they are totally worth enduring those gross little fish bits.
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Do the hula with Lulu outside Pineapple Whip
For this stop on our scavenger hunt list, it's not enough just to grab a cup or cone of sweet-and-tasty Pineapple Whip. It's not enough just to get a picture of that Instagram-perfect melty drip. We have something else in mind. We want you to find a spot with Lulu (you know, the shimmying hula dancer on top of the truck) in the background, and then snap a picture doing your very best hip shaking dance along with her. Trust us, this little exercise injects an extra bit of fun into that dessert excursion.
Feed a giraffe at Dickerson Park Zoo
There are a couple of different animal-encounter opportunities at Dickerson Park Zoo, but the best (and most photo-worthy) is the giraffe platform. There, for just $4, an attendant can hook you up with some leafy green lettuce or some crackers to feed to the hungry giraffes. Kids (and grown-ups) love seeing these massive, majestic creatures stick out their long, black tongues to grab a snack. Sometimes they'll hold still long enough to let you pet their noses (but not often!) and sometimes they'll surprise you with a rogue lick on the cheek. The fact that Dickerson Park Zoo gives visitors a chance to get so close to some of nature's coolest creatures is pretty darn fantastic.
Eat French fries at Sun Target II outside Springfield Art Museum
Perhaps the most instantly recognizable piece at Springfield Art Museum is Sun Target II by John Henry, the bright yellow sculpture at Bennett Street and National Avenue that sits just east of the museum and is affectionately referred to as "the French fries." Let's lean into that, shall we? Go to your favorite fast food joint, grab some fries and enjoy them as you take in the enormous glory of this sculpture. (Please, though, do not leave your trash there.) And once you've done that, we encourage you to walk into the museum and take a look around, especially if you've never been there. We think you'll be impressed by its 10,000-piece permanent collection and thought-provoking temporary exhibitions.
By Natalie Derks
Photo courtesy Stacey Heeren
Smooch your sweetie at Pecker's Beach
There's a little river access spot in southeast Springfield along a quiet stretch of the James River that's known as Pecker's Beach—named for the couples who would park there for a little smooch sesh alongside the babbling waters. Today the spot is used for fishing, swimming, wading and just enjoying the view in a not-so-busy little area. But let's go old school for this challenge. Steal a kiss while you're there. (Find Pecker's Beach by going east on Battlefield Road from Highway 65. From there you'll veer right onto South Farm Road 187, left onto Kinser Road and then left onto South Farm Road 193. You'll spot the access spot on the right side of the road.)
Jump in front of the Do Good Mural on Commercial Street
You know the jump, right? The arms in the air, feet kicked up behind you, knees impossibly high off the ground jump that everybody does at the beach, in front of recognizable tourist spots and even in their wedding gowns. Practice it, because we need you to implement it in front of the Do Good mural on Commercial Street. Its black background and pretty white lettering are the perfect backdrop for your favorite outfit, and the grass in front of it feels so fresh. And once you get that perfect shot, take the mural's message to heart.
Photo by Natalie Derks
LEVEL UP | Find a carriage block on a Springfield street
Have you ever driven around downtown and midtown Springfield and wondered about those concrete blocks you see near the curb in front of some of the older historic homes? What the heck are they? We didn't know until we took a history tour with John Sellars, executive director of History Museum on the Square. He clued us in: They're carriage blocks! The handy little platforms provided a step up to assist in hopping onto a horse or into a horse-drawn carriage. And once you spot one, you'll start to see more of them all over town! So take a stroll or a drive through the city and see if you can spy one of these relics of the past.
DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD STOPS
Casper's | Hammons Field | The Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park | History Museum on the Square | Mother's Brewing Co. | Kinetic Man at Jordan Valley Park | Sculpture Walk Springfield | Biggest Bear on Missouri State University's Campus
Get kitschy at Casper's
You're a real fancypants if you think you're too good to eat steamy, sloppy chili out of a Quonset hut. You probably iron your underpants, too, like the royalty you are. For the rest of us, there's something delightfully pedestrian about the retro atmosphere of Casper's, the sloping walls littered with posters and tchotchkes. So cram yourself into the space and embrace the kitsch—whatever that means to you. Ham it up next to the soulless probably-haunted dolls on the shelves. Find a poster that looks like you. Wear a retro outfit. You do you, boo! And maybe dive face-first into that famous chili while you're there.
Root, root, root for the home team at Hammons Field
Summer baseball season draws to a close this month, but don't let that stop you from cheering on Springfield's redbirds. Hammons Field is our very own Minor League baseball stadium, looming tall over East Trafficway Street, and it's home to the Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Don a Cardinals cap, catch a fly ball, hamfist a hot dog, practice your curveball—you get the drill. Recreate your best baseball game experience and show the Cards your redbird pride, even if the bats aren't swinging that day.
Rev your engine at the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park
Hamburgers, baseball, cowboys and Route 66—all are quintessential symbols of American culture, but only one was born here. In 1926, the highway that ran from Chicago to Los Angeles was given the designation of Route 66 in Springfield, and thus America's "Mother Road" was born. The Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park (1200 W. College St.) celebrates the cultural cornerstone with tidbits of the era, including a replica of the Red's Hamburg sign. Head to the park to get your kicks, and rev your engine or show off whatever wheels you're cruising on that day.
Do the locomotion with me at the History Museum on the Square
Park Central Square in downtown Springfield has a storied history as the bustling center of town. Celebrate that history—and learn a little more about this place we call home—by popping into the newly re-opened History Museum on the Square. There you can learn about Wild Bill Hickok, our pioneer heritage, the birth of Route 66 and our transportation trials and tribulations. While you're checking out the trains and trolleys, take a second to go back in time with a little locomotion dance.
Photo courtesy Mother's Brewing Co.
Unleash your inner kid in Mother's Brewing Co.'s backyard
As a kid, few things were more enjoyable than frolicking in the yard. As an adult, we have alcohol—not that those activities aren't fun anymore; they're just more fun when you have an ice-cold local brew in hand. Check all those boxes and head to Mother's Brewing Co. to lounge in a lawn chair, post up at a picnic table, flex it during a beer yoga session or try your hand at a yard game. And, of course, snap a pic of you living your best "I'm a kid at heart but I still have bills to pay" life.
Groove with the Kinetic Man at Jordan Valley Park
Lean wit it, rock wit it. You know how to drop it low, but do your moves rival the best dancer in town? Jordan Valley Park's Kinetic Man was created by Springfield sculptor Russ RuBert, and the metal man comes to life with the spin of a wheel. K-Man's moves are limited to the walking man and a pretty basic rendition of the Abbey Road album cover, but come on, you're creative. Jump, jive, wiggle and walk with K-Man for a shiny pic in motion. (Pro tip: This makes an unbeatable Boomerang on Instagram.)
Photo courtesy Shannon Hruska
Monkey around on the Sculpture Walk Springfield trail
Art is all around you—and you might have noticed more and more of it emerging from sidewalks downtown. It's part of Sculpture Walk Springfield, a nonprofit public art program encompassing 31 sculptures from artists nationwide—including several MSU sculpture students. One of the most popular pieces stuck around from last year's collection, and it's a barrel of fun. Find its playful subjects on Boonville Avenue, just north of the square. When you find it, pose like a primate for the perfect photo-op.
LEVEL UP | Hunt down the biggest bear on Missouri State University's campus
Missouri State University's downtown campus is known for its striking architecture (hello, Glass Hall!), shady trees and stately academic buildings. But did you know that the university's mascot is lurking throughout the campus, too? Whether it's in the friendly face of the furry mascot Boomer, fiercely emblazoned on maroon school apparel or cast in metal and roaring from the sidewalks, the bear is the symbol of MSU. Your challenge is to find the biggest bear on campus. We'll give you a hint: It's not in the form you'd think it's in. (Okay, that's a terrible hint, so here's another: Keep track of all that you see when your head's in the clouds and you're feeling a little crowded—just stay grounded.) Happy hunting!
STOPS AROUND THE OZARKS
Sunflower Fields | Spot a Sailboat on Stockton Lake | Fall Festivals | Althea Spring | Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum | Murphy Orchard | National Tiger Sanctuary | Rockbridge Ranch | Greer Spring
Photo courtesy All Sides Photography
Take a selfie with a sunflower
Sunflowers are everywhere in summer, but many often last into the fall. Along the roadside at Crighton Family Farms in nearby Willard, you can find the perfect spot to stop and take a selfie against the golden backdrop. Just remember not to go stomping all over someone else's property and to be mindful of passing traffic. Oh, remember to smile, too.
Photo by Chuck Travers
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Spot a sailboat at Stockton Lake
Sailboat spotting is a great way to unwind after some strenuous scavenger hunting. Or just generally. Stockton Lake is a favorite of many a 417-land resident thanks to its somewhat-secluded nature, quiet ambiance and hidden coves. Snap a selfie in one of these coves or of a boat sailing on the water. Want to really make the most of it? Umber Ridge or the Stockton Lakeview Trail can show you what nature at the park really has to offer.
Eat food on a stick at a fall festival
Fall Festivals abound in the Ozarks. Pumpkin Daze, Ozark Farm Fest at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Cider Days and plenty more offer opportunities for checking this one off. We want you to get creative with the kind of food you can eat with a stick. Think corndogs, but more imaginative. Finding food on a stick at a festival is easy, but if you can successfully stick something less common on one and eat it (or at least get a couple of bites before it falls off), we want to see it.
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Take a dip in Althea Spring
You can find Althea Spring out in the wilds off a little path leading into the woods just past Patrick Bridge as you're floating down the North Fork of the White River. This secluded spot is perfect for a dip and a Scavenger Hunt photo-op, so long as it's not too cold. Even if you're not heading into the water, the spring's formation alone is unique enough for a great picture, which is enough for us. If you're hungry or looking for a nearby place to stay, Dawt Mill is just 10 minutes away.
Photo courtesy Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum
Visit Laura Ingall Wilder's historic home
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home & Museum captures something special about 417-land. This historic site is where Laura Ingalls Wilder penned much of her Little House on the Prairie series, and you can walk the same path she did along the property. Laura's pathway has been newly renovated to make it easier to walk. Maybe you'll find some inspiration under the trees. Take a picture and let us know. Keep in mind that photos aren't allowed inside the museum.
Pick apples at Murphy Orchard
Everyone has a favorite type of apple. Some people like them sweet, some people like them sour. Chances are you'll find one that suits your taste at Murphy Orchard, so try a few and let us know. Take a bite of one of their seasonal apples but... please don't put it back once you do. Apples in season in October include Early Fuji (sweet, honey-citrus flavor), Golden Delicious (sweet, great for cooking) and Red Delicious (sweet and mild).
Get photobombed by a big cat at the National Tiger Sanctuary
We couldn't put together a real 417-land Scavenger Hunt without the National Tiger Sanctuary. Take one of the many tour options and get a clear shot of one of the tigers or other big cats. There are plenty of exotic cats to see: lions, pumas, panthers and tigers, oh—we're not doing the joke. Alternatively, get a selfie prowling with the Sanctuary's statues.
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Catch a big trout at Rockbridge Ranch
The fishing at Rockbridge Trout & Game Ranch is ideal for 417-landers looking to catch something special. Like a 16-pound trout. That's right, 16 pounds! This incredible record remains to be beaten. Think you have a shot? Even if you don't, you could always hold the record for the smallest trout caught. Rockbridge also has plenty to offer in its food, horseback riding, historic charm and picturesque surroundings. Don't forget to get a drink at the Grist Mill Club before it closes for winter.
Take a snap of Greer Spring
Greer Spring is the second largest spring in Missouri, bubbling up from the Mark Twain National Forest. Trails leading to the spring are easy enough for non-hikers, just make sure you plan your route and keep an eye out for signs. If you want to get close, you can shimmy along the ledge at the end of the trail, or take a photo from a less vertigo-inducing vantage point.
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Table Rock Lake | Top of the Rock | Fire-in-the-Hole at Silver Dollar City | Titanic Branson | Tin Man at Branson Landing | Branson Ferris Wheel | Dogwood Canyon | Quirky Theater Façade
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Make a big splash on Table Rock Lake
From boating to bow fishing, the lake life doesn't get much better than on Table Rock Lake. Perfect for cooling off in the sweet Ozarks heat or reeling in a big bass, there's a little something for everyone to enjoy. Make a day of it by renting a ski boat to throw the kids—um—take the kids on an inner tube or embrace your inner Tarzan on one of the rock overhangs that was practically made for cliff-jumping and rope-swinging. The possibilities are endless.
Watch the sun set behind the End of the Trail Statue at Top of the Rock
If you've never experienced a sun setting over the lake after a cannon has been shot and bagpipes are playing "Amazing Grace" in the background, you've never seen a sunset. At least not the right way. For the best seat in the house, take the stone-lined stairwell down below Osage Restaurant at Top of the Rock to find the expansive End of the Trail All-American Wine Cellar. Grab a glass of wine before heading outside to the reflecting pool where the well-known End of the Trail statue overlooks Table Rock Lake. Watch, sip, enjoy, repeat.
Photo by Riley Joslyn
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Shout "Fire in the hole!" at Silver Dollar City
As any 417-lander knows, Silver Dollar City is iconic to the Ozarks. Since its opening, thousands of families have flocked to the 1880s-themed park to enjoy lantern-lit tours through the Marvel Cave, go from 0 to 53 mph on PowderKeg and munch on the sticky sweetness of fresh kettle corn. Although the City is home to many coasters ranging from beginner to thrill-seeker, there's no other ride that embodies the spirit of the park like Fire-In-The-Hole. If you haven't ridden it before, just know it's tradition to shout its namesake when you hear the train whistle—right before you plunge into the darkness.
Touch an iceberg at Titanic Branson
Step into the shoes of an actual passenger or crew member who was aboard the fated ship when you receive a boarding pass at Titanic Branson. From there, see real artifacts from the luxury liner, learn how to send an SOS, touch an iceberg, experience just how chilling the ocean's 28-degree water was and even channel Jack and Rose on a replica of the ship's bow. Shall we cue the music?
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Search for the Tin Man at Branson Landing
With new eateries, stores, bowling alleys and arcades popping up along the water, there's always something new to be discovered at Branson Landing. While getting your shop on, scour the storefronts along the promenade for the ultimate Southern comfort food, a lakefront water and fire show, myriad bottles of moonshine and the most mellow guy on the Landing. Hint: he's a big fan of pizza.
Soar above the skyline at Branson Ferris Wheel
Few things are more breathtaking than a skyline at night, but to take in the view from the top of a Ferris wheel just adds to the magic. The Branson Ferris Wheel made its way to the Ozarks in 2016 from its former role as Chicago's iconic Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. Standing at 150 feet tall, the attraction now towers over the city with a customized light show synchronized with music playing in the background. When perched at the top, look out for familiar sights like White Water and Ripley's Believe It or Not in the distance.
Chase waterfalls at Dogwood Canyon
For the ultimate day outdoors, Dogwood Canyon is a must. Activities like biking, hiking, trail-riding and tram tours are part of the 10,000-acre preserve. For a leisurely afternoon of fishing, the park offers rods and tackle for rent or guided fishing tours. On the trails, expect to see all kinds of wildlife as you follow the Canyon's paved path and stop along the way to take in the views of the park's numerous waterfalls.
Photo courtesy Ripley Entertainment
LEVEL UP | Find your favorite quirky theater façade
Let's be honest, making a quick drive down the 76 strip in Branson can be a challenge sometimes. Why not make the wait a little more bearable by picking out your favorite exterior to one of the boulevard's many theaters? With dozens to choose from like Ripley's Believe It or Not's topsy-turvy building or Grand Country Music Hall's larger-than-life fiddle, Branson knows how to keep you entertained even before you leave your car.
JOPLIN STOPS
Instant Karma | Route 66 Mural | Grand Falls | Prairie State Park | Tri-State Marker
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Eat a hot dog topped with all the things at Instant Karma
Instant Karma (527 S. Main St., Joplin; 417-206-3647) is known for its tasty flavor combos and quirky hot dog toppings. Inside this funky little hole-in-the-wall, expect to find creative dishes like the Kitchen Sink—a hot dog topped with just about everything you could imagine—and the impossible meatloaf—a completely vegan and totally delicious alternative to the American classic—along with dozens of specials to keep things interesting. If you're looking for something off-menu, take a note from the staff and order the Big Parm, the restaurant's spin on a Big Mac.
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Take a picture at the Route 66 Mural Park on Joplin's Main Street
From Chicago to Santa Monica, California, a trip along the famous Route 66 is sure to include a few pics of landmarks across the country. Lucky for us, 417-land boasts a landmark of its own. On Joplin's Main Street, artists have commemorated the Mother Road through two murals showcasing the city's marker along the iconic route. Right below the large tile murals is a red mock 1964 Chevrolet Corvette, reminiscent of the cars that followed the same path years ago. Choose a backdrop, strike a pose and become a little part of our country's history.
Splash around at Grand Falls
As Missouri's largest continuously running waterfall, Grand Falls is a must-see year-round, but the tiny pools of cool water that collect around the base of the falls are perfect for those hot last days of summer. Don't forget to wear water shoes and watch out for the slick spots as you skip from rock to rock. Before you head home, stop by the west side of the creek at Inspiration Point to check out the spectacular view of Shoal Creek.
Sing "Home on the Range" with the bison at Prairie State Park
"Home, home on the range, where the deer and the antelope play…" Okay, you get it, but with the bison dotting the landscape and the tallgrass blowing in the breeze, we wouldn't be surprised if you broke out in song, too. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, Prairie State Park sets the perfect scene amidst the ever-changing wildflowers and the wide-open range for all your Little House on the Prairie dreams. Although we can't promise clear skies like the song, we're sure you'll feel like you're taking a step back in time as you hike along the trails.
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LEVEL UP | Stand in three states at once at the Tri-State Marker
According to the plaque, this spot at the intersection of Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma took an 800-member expedition almost six months to map out its exact location in 1857. Today, the marker has moved about 50 feet east of the original to reside in the correct location and is only a quick drive down a dead-end road, just past the field of bison. To find the marker, visitors suggest taking directions to Downstream Casino then following the signs down the gravel road. And in case you were wondering, the view's great no matter where you're standing.
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Q: Maximum concurrent connections to MySQL I want to set up a MySQL database for a social networking website for my college.
My app can have at most 10,000 users.  What is the maximum number of concurrent MySQL connections possible?

A: As per the MySQL docs: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/server-system-variables.html#sysvar_max_user_connections
 maximum range: 4,294,967,295  (e.g. 2**32 - 1)

You'd probably run out of memory, file handles, and network sockets, on your server long before you got anywhere close to that limit.

A: You might have 10,000 users total, but that's not the same as concurrent users. In this context, concurrent scripts being run.
For example, if your visitor visits index.php, and it makes a database query to get some user details, that request might live for 250ms. You can limit how long those MySQL connections live even further by opening and closing them only when you are querying, instead of leaving it open for the duration of the script.
While it is hard to make any type of formula to predict how many connections would be open at a time, I'd venture the following:
You probably won't have more than 500 active users at any given time with a user base of 10,000 users.
Of those 500 concurrent users, there will probably at most be 10-20 concurrent requests being made at a time.
That means, you are really only establishing about 10-20 concurrent requests.
As others mentioned, you have nothing to worry about in that department.

A: I can assure you that raw speed ultimately lies in the non-standard use of Indexes for blazing speed using large tables.


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"Daily Beacon- University of Tennessee(April 2007)"
"Jescoe is a prime example of a homegrown band that is making its way to bigger things while remaining loyal to its Knoxville supporters... Just a couple days ago, Jescoe received news that it is has been added to this summer's Bonnaroo lineup. Now that the members will be performing at such a popular music festival, they hope to have a CD of new music to put out at Bonnaroo." - Local Band Jescoe Goes Big
"The Daily Beacon- University of Tennessee(January 2005)"
"Musical influences that helped to shape jescoe include classic groups such as Led Zeppelin and Phish. Mixed with melodies and jazz progressions all their own, they play for their audience with a spiritual candor." - Funk show opens semester
"Tennessee Journalist (December 2006)"
"As I watch jescoe perform their first set, I am surprised at the the talent I hear. It is a band unlike any other in that their music is so diversified. Jescoe's sound is one that is vibrant and alive but soothing at the same time." - Jescoe brings jazz to life
"Knoxville520.com (January 2007)"
"The eclectic sounds of Jescoe have been echoing around Knoxville for the last few years, evolving into a huge resonance that is part soul, part funk, and part rock." - Back to School Weekend at the World Grotto
"The Daily Times (April 2005)"
"...Not that jescoe is sweeping the airwaves just yet. Give them time though-- any band with the chutzpah to work Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' into one of its extended jams knows no boundaries. Which is pretty much how jescoe got started-- by refusing to adhear to conventional wisdom of how a band is suppose to sound." - Jescoe Jams Are Music To Many Ears
"Weekly Hangover (August 2006)"
"There are a handful of great local bands to check out this semester... but my favorite local band...jescoe will be @ Barley's... Fresh off a summer of jamming around Knoxville and an appearance at Sundown in the City, the quintet that encompasses rock, funk, a little grit and some quality hard jamming, will put on quite the party." - Semester return
"Metro Pulse (October 2005)"
"In the mood for a natural blend of funky jazz, classic rock and an all-out jam session to boot? Look no further than the Knoxville-based, six-man ensemble Jescoe. With its rock/jazz melodies and an unbelievably lively horn section, jescoe could best be described as Phish meets the Black Crowes." - Jescoe
"Knoxville News Sentinel (Sept. 2007)"
"...the band is solidly rooted in the jam-band aesthetic and Southern blues-based rock. However, having a saxophone and trumpet in the mix sets Jescoe apart from acts who might have similar influences." - Outfit still cultivating its eclectic rock sound
"Metro Pulse (September 2007)"
"This groove-happy local sextet draws inspiration from all of the right places- Hendrix and the Allmans and Sly and Zep and the Dead- but don't write them off as just another jam band. Fattening their epic blues-rock excursions with horns and just a touch of pastel keys, Jescoe rock hard in a funky place and do that long-form groove thang with more spirit and deft musicianship than any other Knoxville band in recent memory. J isn't for "jam band" anymore; J is for Jescoe. Be sure to pick up their latest album, 'Microbrew,' a nine-track, high-speeed and jam-packed collection of Jescoe's finest works to date." - jescoe review
jescoe- Self-titled EP
jescoe- Live at Blue Cats
jescoe- Unzipped 1 Night
jescoe- Microbrew
What is jescoe?
jescoe is a groove-driven rock band that cranks out both original music and their own musical renderings of tunes from bands like the Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, and The Black Crowes.
jescoe's sound is pure rock'n'roll, featuring electric guitar work that ranges from all out screaming blues to subtle twin-lead melodies, a bass line that moves faster than a New York Minute, a percussion and drum section that leaves no room for sleep or hearing, vocals that sound like someone is delivering a sermon on the mount, and occasionally keys and horns to give some extra flavor.
Where can you find jescoe?
jescoe calls Knoxville, TN home, and can be found gigging around the local scene when they take some time from road performances in the southeastern US. When they arent at home, jescoe can be found hitting anywhere from a small club to a major music festival, rubbing elbows with bands like Tea Leaf Green, The Phix, Perpetual Groove, the Loft, and American Bang.
What can you hear from jescoe?
jescoe has released a self-titled 3-track demo, and two live EPs- Live at Blue Cats and Unzipped. jescoe just recently released its first full-length album entitled "Microbrew" in the fall of 2007. The first studio album, 'what does freedom buy?' is slated for release in May of 2009.
For booking and management, contact Kris Colbert, (aka K-swift) at 770-826-5745 or email at swift1entertainment@gmail.com, or e-mail at perryjason75@yahoo.com.
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The State of Han grew slowly and steadily during the early periods of Chinese history but its biggest strength was also its greatest weakness. The smallest of the seven Warring States, Han maintained control over the North China Plain which was the most common and easiest passageway for travelers between east and west. This made Han a target of several military operations from Qin and lead to its eventual downfall in 230 B.C. Han was the first of the seven major states to be conquered by Qin.
The Han military may have been small but it was expertly lead and contained well armed and experienced soldiers. Han was surrounded by its enemies forcing the army to adapt quickly and use its experiences to improve their strategy. Overall, the morale of the army was relatively low and they were reluctant to fight but their constant state of war left them no choice but to defend their homeland. Han was a rich state and equipped their soldiers with the best arms and armor but their need for mobility to defend their borders required more lightly armored soldiers than the cumbersome heavy troopers. Every soldier could fight just as well with a bow or crossbow as they could with a spear, dagger-axe, or sword making them very versatile in the field.


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Iraq's liberation from Daesh: Australia's strike aircraft will begin returning home in January
By iavataar on December 23, 2017 • ( 0 )
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Canberra: Australia's six F/A-18F Super Hornets will return home in January marking the end of Australia's successful air strike operations in Iraq and Syria.
Australian Minister for Defence, Marise Payne
Australia's Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, said Australia had reviewed our contribution with our Iraqi and Coalition partners following the announcement of Iraq's liberation from Daesh by Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi earlier this month.
"The battlefield success against Daesh means our own Operation OKRA has now reached a natural transition point and our strike aircraft will begin returning home early in the New Year," Minister Payne said.
"Since October 2014, our Hornet pilots and support personnel have made a significant contribution in support of the Iraqi Security Forces and I commend all the ADF personnel who have contributed over this period for their dedication, skill and professionalism."
"Australia's Air Task Group has made a valued contribution to coalition operations against Daesh that is highly regarded by the US, Iraq and coalition partners."
The strike aircraft deployed as part of the Air Task Group conducted more than 2,700 sorties against Daesh targets in both Iraq and eastern Syria.
Australia's E-7A Wedgetail and KC-30A refuelling aircraft will continue to support counter-Daesh coalition operations. Australia will also continue its training mission, which involves around 300 personnel at Task Group Taji and around 80 personnel in a Special Operations Task Group.
"Australia is committed to supporting the Iraqi Security Forces as it clears the remaining pockets of Daesh fighters in rural areas and ensuring the long-term stability of Iraq," Minister Payne said.
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