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Egypt | 2019
When football fans take up the cudgel of pro-democracy protest they can be a powerful force. During Egypt's Arab Spring, rival football fans united into a single compelling movement applying their instincts to civil protest. And today they're on the run, the authorities out for revenge. With rare access this doc offers an unseen view of the Arab Spring and its fatal consequences for Egypt's mos...
Koka, the Butcher
Pigeon fighting in the backstreets of Cairo Koka's world revolves around the humble pigeon. As a respected figure in Cairo's pigeon fighting world, Koka devotes his time to training and caring for hundreds of pigeons in his self-built wooden tower. Under immense pressure from his conservative community to give up his passion, Koka is faced with the possibility that his pigeon fighting days m...
52'/78'
'One big family' is how Um Ghareeb describes her 'al Gami'ya' community in one of Cairo's poorest districts. Driven by the women who rule the roost, all members regularly contribute a small amount of money into a pot. At weekly meetings, a collective decision is made as to how to share it. Reem Saleh spent six years following this colourful community, revealing their daily struggle for survival...
In a culture where sexually harassing women is seen as masculine and strong, and people have no interest in intervening to stop it, can a media campaign change the way people think about sex crimes?
Death In Service
Young men in Egypt's Central Security Forces are committing suicide in shocking numbers - or are they? New evidence suggests that widespread abuse, and even murder, is being covered up by the state.
In Light Of The Revolution
"We can't play it cool for longer! When someone dies to express their opinion, you can't just go back", says one of the film's cast, the songwriter Youssra el Hawari. She is one of the Egyptian artists, all women, being involved in visual arts, photography, music and film.
My Fight For Freedom
The ordeal for journalist Peter Greste and his colleagues is not over yet. As the final verdict on their terrorism charges nears, Greste reports on his prolonged ordeal. It is a case that has been internationally derided and condemned as a gross miscarriage of justice.
Not Naughty
One in ten children in Cairo have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), yet the condition is not widely recognised in Egypt and most go undiagnosed. We follow three boys who are struggling to cope.

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Q I am providing a service for a 75-ft Christmas tree with a 6 ft star on top. This tree is on residential property and sets about 30-ft from a garage. The service consists of a six-circuit outdoor panel with a 3-ft trough and four GFCI 20A receptacles mounted on pressure-treated 3/4-in. plywood. I will be running out No. 6 conductors from the garage through PVC piping.
The 6-ft star is made up of re-rod and I am concerned about lightning strikes. The star probably should have been made out of nonconductive material. I planned on attaching a grounding device to the star and installing a No. 4 copper insulated conductor down the tree to one or more ground rods. Unlike a building, it's not possible to set up perimeter ground rods.
1. Because of potential lightning strikes, should I attach the service to the tree or tree stand?
2. Should the service and tree grounding be tied together or each on its own?
3. If the tree grounding should be separate, would one ground-rod be sufficient?
4. I will be running out a ground conductor with the feeder conductors. Are there any other circumstances that I should be aware of?
A First, a few issues should be clarified. Since your power source is the garage, the supply to the tree is most likely a feeder rather than a service. I cannot determine the proper treatment of your proposed lightning protection scheme because the scheme does not comply with NFPA 780, which is the Standard for Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Appendix F of this standard provides recommendations for protection of trees, and the No. 4 copper downlead conductor does not meet the requirements of Chapter 3. The star should be equipped with a listed air terminal.
Question 1: Section 410-16(h) specifically permits trees to be used for the support of fixtures and "associated equipment." To the extent that the panelboard and receptacles are considered to be associated equipment, I suppose they could be mounted to the tree. However, my personal preference would be to mount the panel on the garage and extend the branch circuits and GFCI receptacles to the tree. Either way, a direct lighting strike to the tree could damage some of your electrical equipment.
Question 2: Lightning ground terminals and power grounding electrodes must be separate systems. This requirement can be found in Section 250-60. However, bonding of electrical equipment on the tree to the lightning system and bonding of any separate electrodes is required by Section 250-106.
Question 3: One ground rod for the lighting protection system is probably not sufficient, at least not according to NFPA 780. Under NFPA 780, the number and type of electrodes depend on the soil conditions. Ground terminals are covered in Section 3-13 of NFPA 780. Again, Appendix F makes specific recommendations for trees.
Question 4: The grounding conductor run with your feeder (or branch circuits) should be bonded to the lightning downlead. In addition, any metal bodies or wiring methods used in the tree should be bonded to the lightning system to reduce the damage that may occur due to sideflash or currents induced by a lightning current. These requirements are generally stated in Section 250-106 and the fine print notes found there. Specific requirements are found in Sections 3-20 and 3-21 of NFPA 780. I hope this is helpful.


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52-hour workweek continues to create headaches
As the regulation rolls out to new industries, a struggle to adjust
Employees work in a control room at a broadcasting company in Seoul. Starting July 1, businesses with more than 300 workers that had been previously exempted from the 52-hour workweek including bus drivers, broadcasting, finance and university workers, are now also subject to the law. [YONHAP]
One year since the country's implementation of the 52-hour workweek, businesses and workers are still struggling to adjust to the work environment created by the shorter working hours.
An assistant manager surnamed Kim who works in an IT department at a local financial company expressed worries about his workload recently after his company started to follow the shorter workweek hours at the beginning of this month.
Prior to the rule, Kim's department had worked overtime and even over the weekends for a year to revamp the company's IT system by October 2018. That kind of work schedule is now impossible. The finance sector, previously exempted from the shorter workweek rules for a year, began to follow the 52-hour workweek regulation on July 1.
"Starting early this year, a computer shutdown system has been introduced that turns off computers after work hours, however if an emergency happens, we don't know how to respond," said Kim. "Unlike the manufacturing sector, we manage the finances of our customers, so it is all the more worrisome."
Making the adjustment
The government introduced the 52-hour workweek on July 1 last year for companies with more than 300 employees. Starting this month, 21 categories of business that were previously exempt, including finance and bus transportation, have to abide by the rule.
Although businesses have called for complementary legislation to ease the transition, a total of 15 related bills have yet to pass the National Assembly.
A chicken restaurant in central Seoul, promotes a lunch buffet for 6,000 won. [KIM YOUNG-JU]
They argue that the maximum period for flexible working hours, in which daily work hours can exceed the maximum limit as long as the entire period averages to the weekly limit, should be extended from the current two-week period. Business lobby group Korea Economic Research Institute has suggested that shipbuilding and petrochemical companies be approved for extended work hours during certain periods because keeping the workweek limit is realistically impossible.
A refining company faced losses after implementing a new work schedule during an inspection of its production facility in the first quarter. It was the first routine maintenance since the adoption of the 52-hour workweek, so it opted to expedite the workload through more workers. The inspection, however, took much longer than expected.
Workers simply could not work for more than 52 hours a week, so workflow continuity suffered. Workers can work overtime for a week on the condition that the company receives permission from the Minister of Employment and Labor and the worker's consent. Currently, these approvals can only be received during instances of disaster.
"Regular maintenance occurs every one to three years and is conducted for around three months after shutting down the factory," said a manager surnamed Kim in charge of the labor department at the company. "The longer the maintenance takes, the greater the loss."
Out in the field, workers are using all sorts of measures to keep up with the rule.
A researcher surnamed Lee who works at a semiconductor company admitted that he has to frequently record his working hours falsely to follow the shorter workweek hours.
"Although I worked with the computer on, I record that I drank tea, or smoked a cigarette. These kinds of situations have increased."
Considering the current situation, calls to increase the maximum period for flexible working hours have grown.
The current maximum period is two weeks, which can increase to three months if an agreement between management and labor is made. Some businesses are calling for the period to increase to one year.
Additionally, many workers want to extend the current one-month period for selective working hours, in which workers are able to choose their working hours as long as the weekly average does not exceed the 40-hour limit.
Industrial sites are especially in need for the system as the workload is hard to predict.
"We need to escape from the uniform and regulatory working policies in the [new] industrial era," said Choo Kwang-ho, head of the job strategy division at the Korea Economic Research Institute.
Office workers and the manufacturing sector are not the only ones impacted by the shorter workweek hours.
The rule has also changed the restaurant scene, as establishments that previously only catered to late-night drinkers in commercial areas try to attract office workers by offering cheap lunch buffets.
Bars to lunchtime buffets
Around Gwanghwamun in central Seoul, it is easy to spot buffets that offer lunch for 6,000 won ($5.12). This is not due to a sudden boom of buffet restaurants.
As workers leave work earlier due to the 52-hour workweek, the signature late-night snacks for office workers such as chicken and beer are less in demand. Pubs and bars now offer lunchtime buffets to make up for business.
Another factor is the struggling economy, in which customers look for a meal at an affordable price. If paid with cash, some buffets only receive 5,500 won for lunch.
At 1 p.m. on July 3, near the Gran Seoul building in central Seoul that hosts a number of famous restaurants, workers stood in groups after finishing lunch at a bar that provides a 6,000 won-buffet.
"The sausage and rice soup from a nearby restaurant costs 7,000 won to 8,000 won and black-bean-sauce noodles are also 7,000 won, so this place is the best in terms of price," said a worker surnamed Lee.
Another worker surnamed Park added that the place is not crowded when visiting a little later than lunch time, so it is comfortable to have meal alone without having to worry about others.
The Jongno branch of the Oktoberfest bar introduced lunch buffets for the first time three years ago. According to an employee, around 500 customers come for lunch each day.
The trend has expanded to adjacent offices. Fried chicken franchises now see between 100 to 150 people visit during lunch. It means that a total of 1,000 workers in Gwanghwamun have lunch at restaurants that specialize in chicken and beer each day. The lunch menu is usually Korean food, which costs between 5,500 won and 6,500 won.
In June, the owner of Oktoberfest even leased a fried chicken restaurant next to the Four Seasons Hotel in central Seoul during lunch hours for a buffet business.
However, the 6,000-won lunch business barely makes ends meet.
"The menu is Korean food so the ingredient expenses account for half of the sales," said Kang, who operates a lunch buffet at a fried chicken restaurant.
Until last year, business was good, but since the 52-hour workweek kicked off, sales have sharply dropped.
"I expected it would be hard, but not to this extent," said Kang.
"The minimum wage hike could be solved by employing less part-time workers, but I cannot do anything about customers not coming to our restaurant. Six years ago, when smoking was banned in pubs, our sales were slashed in half temporarily, and right now we are experiencing that again."
He added that lunch service is followed by dinner service, and by the times he closes down the store, it is 1 a.m.
"For workers, it might have become a life with a leisurely evening, but for businesses that cater in the evening, there's barely any profit."
"Due to the minimum wage hike, the 52-hour workweek, as well as increases to soju and beer prices, it has become so difficult to be in the food service industry," said Jegal Chang-kyun, the president of the Korea Food Service Industry Association.
BY OH WON-SEOK, KIM YOUNG-JU [kim.heyu@joongang.co.kr]


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I have a question for any of those out there that run a Sportster alternator conversion kit - I have tried to find a solid answer from other sites, etc. about the NOISE! I know generators make noise, but the alternator kit, once the oil thins out after riding for a while it makes a really nasty sound - kind of like a steam engine - that chugga chugga chatter would best describe it. Anybody have input on this?
I'd pull it, determine what bearings live therein, and buy the highest quality replacement bearings available from a bearing supplier.
Measure ID/OD/thickness with a micrometer or caliper as well as getting any numbers off the bearings. I'm not deep into electric motor/generator rebuilding so I defer to those who know more about bearing classes and materials.
You could contact local industrial electric motor/generator repair outfits. Best to visit with your alternator in hand. They'll have the pullers to do the swap if you don't.
that may be of help. Just as Denso starters used on Harleys have millions of kin on automobiles, so will all but completely custom alternators.
Always post DETAILED threads when asking tech questions so the 33 hive mind may better help you.
I'm curious as I want an alternator for my Ironhead too.
Sounds like a incorrect install if it's new unit.


Swan Hill is a provincial city on the Murray River at its junction with the Little Murray River, about 300 km north-west of Melbourne. It is reached by rail or road via Bendigo and Kerang.
The land to the east of Swan Hill has numerous anabranches of the Murray River (of which the Little Murray is the largest), and Swan Hill provided a convenient crossing point for the New South Wales Surveyor General, Major Thomas Mitchell, in June 1836, on his Australia Felix expedition. The reedy anabranches were inhabited by noisy swans, and Mitchell camped at a rise between the two rivers near which there was a grassy flat for feeding his stock. The combination of natural features inspired him to name the place Swan Hill.
Mitchell's dray tracks (the Major's Line) offered a route for pastoralists who first chose the Lake Boga locality. Settlement occurred on the Tyntyndyer pastoral run, taken up by Peter and Andrew Beveridge in 1845, about 8 km north of Swan Hill. In 1848 a hotel was opened at the site of Swan Hill, and a river punt was built soon afterwards. River boat traffic reached Swan Hill from South Australia in 1853. A court of petty sessions was opened in the same year and in 1856 a township was proclaimed. It was named Castle Donnington, an alternative name which persisted until the turn of the century.
Swan Hill was the main settlement in the Victorian Mallee. A hospital was opened in 1860, a remarkable early local initiative. Swan Hill had been the terminus of the mail run from Kerang since 1852, and it was connected to the telegraph system in 1864.
In 1862 the Swan Hill District Road Board was formed, extending from the South Australian border to Cohuna. Its administrative centre was Kerang. The complicated municipal development is discussed under Swan Hill Shire.
Swan Hill became the regional centre for irrigation settlements near the Murray River, Nyah, Vinifera, Beverford and Tyntynder and for Lake Boga. The Mallee hinterland was supplied with stock water from the Murray River and storages in the Grampians. A railway extension to Piangil in 1924 connected a number of these settlements to Swan Hill. Swan Hill's primary school added higher elementary classes in 1917, and a high school was opened in 1928. A technical school was added in 1961.
Steady population growth continued. In 1961 Swan Hill had 48% of the shire's population and in 1991 it had 82%. Swan Hill's status was raised from a borough to a city on 12 March 1965. The township's best known attraction began when a Murray River paddle steamer 'Gem' was moored near the junction of the Murray and Little Murray Rivers to form the nucleus of the pioneer folk museum in 1963. (The Gem's last commercial river trip had been in 1952). The Swan Hill Development Committee (1961) concentrated on increasing the town's industrial growth, including distribution facilities for horticultural and agricultural produce. Swan Hill's retail infrastructure included four furniture stores, four department stores, two variety stores and seven banks (1963). There were also two cinemas and a drive-in theatre.
Swan Hill has rail and road transport facilities, and a regional airport. Its wide range of recreational facilities include a racecourse, an equestrian reserve and the agricultural and pastoral society's showground. There are also the thrice weekly Guardian newspaper, the district hospital, regional art gallery and a TAFE. (The regional university campus is at Mildura). Swan Hill Rural City, the amalgamation of Swan Hill shire and city and part of Kerang shire, is centred in Swan Hill. The growing importance of tourism in Swan Hill's economy was reflected in the accommodation statistics in the 1990s: in 1995 the city's 15 accommodation establishments provided 1110 bed spaces, and there were 656 camping and caravan sites. Retailing in Swan Hill was of regional importance, the city having 33,600 square metres of floor space, three times the amount in Swan Hill shire (1986).
The paddle steamer 'Gem' and the Deniliquin Road bridge (1896) are heritage listed. McCallum Street, which leads to the bridge, also has the town hall (1935) and the war memorial plantation. Beveridge Street has several heritage listed houses and the Uniting church.
The town holds the annual Swan Hill Region food and wine festival in March.


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The IPv4 address defined by IETF in RFC 791 published in 1981. The first design of IPv4 does not expect the growth of the internet and this created many issues, which proved IPv4 need to be changed. Through the years, IPv4 has updated to address new challenges. However, IPv4 has still some major issues which we listed below.
The IPv4 addressing uses 32-bit address space. This 32-bit address space is further classified into A, B, C, D and E classes. These classes have a limited number of unique public IPv4 address which is about 4 billion. while there are, the increasing number of new IP-enabled devices, always-on connections, and the potential growth of less-developed regions have increased the need for more addresses.
As we discussed earlier that IPv4 addresses published in 1981 and the present network security issues were not projected at that time. Internet Protocol Security is a protocol suite which enables network security. Internet Protocol Security provides security for IPv4 packets, but it is not built-in.
Networks and the internet are increasing day by day and many new computers and other devices are using IP. The configuration of IP addresses should be simple.
A router, routing table select the best path for communication. Because of the number of servers connected to the Internet increases which also increase the number of a route. These IPv4 routes use a memory and processor resources on Internet routers.
Within IPv4 network, NAT is generally used. NAT makes possible to give a way for multiple devices to share a single public IPv4 address. This is difficult for technologies that need end-to-end connectivity. Because the public IPv4 address shared and the IPv4 addresses of an internal network host remain hidden.


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Two Children Involved in Boating Accident in San Francisco Bay Hospitalized
November 3, 2016 By Sarah White
One of the children was left in critical condition, and another was in serious condition after the boat on which they were riding capsized in San Francisco Bay earlier this month. The 34 foot boat overturned approximately 100 yards offshore from Pier 45. In total, thirty people were onboard, including three children. Authorities suspect that the boat may have overturned due to having too many passengers aboard.
Upon capsizing, some of the passengers were trapped under the hull of the boat. Despite the cold water and large number of passengers needing rescue, all 30 people were pulled from the water within 32 minutes by nearby boats, police, firefighters and Coast Guard crews. Fortunately for the people stranded by the boat, first responders were nearby conducting safety patrols due to Fleet Week, and therefore were equipped to respond rapidly.
Before the boat completely sunk, a woman and her four year old child were rescued from the boat's cabin. The child was unconscious when he was pulled from the wreckage. He was administered CPR and revived before being taken to the hospital. The boy's parents were also treated at the hospital before being released. Out of the 30 people onboard, five adults and the three children were hospitalized.
Boater safety on the waterways around the Bay Area is a major concern. Typically, each summer brings a number of boating injuries. Every boat accident is different, but in many cases the accident involves an inexperienced boat driver who takes to the water without considering the safety of his or her fellow passengers, as well as the people in other boats sharing the water.
If you or a family member has been injured in a boating accident in the San Francisco Bay or surrounding waterways, Liberty Law can help. Operators of boats and other personal watercraft, such as jet skis, have a responsibility under California law to safety operate their vessels, and to protect both their passengers as well as the other people on the water.
The common cause of boating accidents is negligence on the part of the boat's driver. Inexperienced boaters may not know the rules about yielding the right of way to other boats, which leads to collisions. In some cases, boating accidents are caused by making contact with the wakes from other boats. Boating accidents can also be caused when an inexperienced driver hits unsuspected waves. In these instances, the driver of the boat may have trouble regaining control of the boat after it is knocked off-balance by the rough water. Additionally, the waters in and around the San Francisco Bay and San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta can become very shallow, and boaters often collide with submerged objects when unfamiliar with the area. In many cases, the boat owner may have failed to provide proper safety equipment to passengers, or in the instance of overloading the boat, may not have enough safety equipment for all of their passengers, leading to more injuries when a boating accident occurs. In all of these situations, the driver of the boat can be held liable for negligence if a passenger is injured as a result of the driver's actions.
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Milwaukee Brewers defeat Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-6
Los Angeles — Sometimes there are sports clichés that just seem tailor-fitted for a person or team.
"Save some for tomorrow" would drape itself perfectly over the Milwaukee Brewers this season.
That had to run through some of the minds on the Brewers bench Tuesday night while they put up a nine-run second inning, knocked the Los Angeles Dodgers' front-line pitcher from the game and assured left-hander Chris Narveson of a comfortable cushion.
The Brewers ended up n...
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Los Angeles — - Whether it is in person or on television, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin watches every one of his team's games.
Through the first 25, Melvin paid close attention. He watched the pitchers, the players in the field and at bat. And not once did he see manager Ken Macha between the white lines unless he was arguing a call or making a pitching change.
"We're not performing well," Melvin said, "but Ken, I haven't seen him swing at a bad break...
LOS ANGELES (AP) Prince Fielder and Gregg Zaun hit two-run homers and Ryan Braun had a three-run double - all in a nine-run second inning that carried the Milwaukee Brewers to an 11-6 victory over the shell-shocked Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Chris Narveson (2-0) allowed three runs and four hits over six innings with three strikeouts and two walks in his second start since replacing an ineffective Jeff Suppan in the rotation.
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Am I the only one having serious problems with this site? I have put up three posts and not one of them have shown up, so it looks like I haven't posted in AGES!
In other news, I have a really rubbish cold, so stay well away! I feel utterly blergh! Hungry but can't face food, nose hurts from blowing it etc etc ad infinitum.
I'll be doing NaNoWriMo in Nov and am very excited. This is the most planning I have ever done for a novel. Usually I don't like planning as I think it limits inspiration and I end up changing it anyway, but it might be easier to hit word targets if I have some idea of what's going on!
As far as the print version of 'Of Darkness and Light' is concerned, 22nd Dec. I'm very excited about the cover as I think it's gorgeous. The wonderful 'Must Love Fangs' on Facebook did it for me and I am in love! Also very jealous as I wouldn't even know where to start!
Any experts on Enochian/Angelic script? Message me if you have a clue lol.
BTW, The Prophecy gif yay! Go watch this movie if you haven't seen it, it's brilliant. Viggo Mortensen is perfect as Lucifer, and Christopher Walken is his usual awesome self!


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Kushner Companies seeks $150M for NJ project from Chinese investors
TRD WEEKEND EDITION /
May.May 07, 2017 11:17 AM
Jared Kushner and Nicole Meyer and a rendering of One Journal Square (Photo by PATRICK MCMULLAN/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Journalists were barred this week from an event in Shanghai that sought Chinese investment in a luxury apartment complex in New Jersey being developed by KABR Group and the Kushner Companies.
The family of President Donald Trump's son-in-law hopes to raise $150 million, or 15.4 percent of funding for the project, through the EB-5 visa program, according to Reuters. The program allows foreigners to in effect buy U.S. immigration visas by investing at least $500,000. The event was organized by immigration agency Qiaowai, according to marketing materials.
Kushner's sister, Nicole Kushner Meyer, is said to have spoken for 10 minutes, mentioning her family's humble roots. According to the New York Times, Meyer attended a similar event in Beijing on Saturday telling the audience of roughly 100 people the project, known as One Journal Square, "means a lot to me and my entire family."
Sophie Xing, a potential investor, said a "very important" factor in her decision to attend Sunday's event was that the project's developer was Kushner Companies and that Trump's son-in-law's sister would be speaking, according to Reuters.
Qiaowai made note of Meyer's relationship to Trump in promotional materials, referred to the project as "Kushner1" and describes the project as "supported by the government, created by a star developer," according to Reuters. [Reuters | NYT] —Christopher Cameron
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With so much light streaming into Sofa.com's Harrogate store, creating a spacious, airy feel was the natural choice. The wide shop front, slit windows and skylights were already opening up the space. Our design team kept the look classic, in a nod to the town's history as a Victorian spa. Symmetrical laminated wooden beams stretching across the roof match the minimalistic white finishes. Interesting backdrops for furniture displays were made with dado panels and beading. A 'snug' in the bed department makes it cosy, and we worked with the wall height as a quirky way to hang rugs.


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Q: Ubuntu Settings shows No Wifi Adapter found. But in lshw -C it shows Wifi Interface
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*I Use a HP Laptop containing Realtek RTL8821CE device and having Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy). I was trying to install droid cam which needed a secure boot key enrolling. Prior this step my wifi was working. But after that it shows No Wifi Adapter Found.

Note: Secured boot is enabled.
I checked the command lshw -C network command the below O/P:
*0800000-c0803fff
  *-network DISABLED
       description: Wireless interface
       product: RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Wireless Network Adapter
       vendor: Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd.*

I have tried running the command as sudo.
apt-get update && apt-get upgrade
It did not work.
I tried to check the Ubuntu software center but it is not launching.
I installed gnome-software and checked as a work around but it shows 'up to date' in that section.
I tried to make-install the rtw89 (from git) but yet not working.
Content of iwlwifi.conf in /etc/modprobe.d/
# /etc/modprobe.d/iwlwifi.conf
# iwlwifi will dyamically load either iwldvm or iwlmvm depending on the
# microcode file installed on the system.  When removing iwlwifi, first
# remove the iwl?vm module and then iwlwifi.
remove iwlwifi \
(/sbin/lsmod | grep -o -e ^iwlmvm -e ^iwldvm -e ^iwlwifi | xargs /sbin/rmmod) \
&& /sbin/modprobe -r mac80211

Content of dkms.conf (I commented- added #- to the last line)
# modprobe information used for DKMS modules
#
# This is a stub file, should be edited when needed,
# used by default by DKMS.
#blacklist rtw88_8821ce

Need a workable solution. Trying many things. Need Help

A: The best driver for Realtek RTL8821CE is already packaged in the repositories but for some reason (likely a license issue) it isn't automatically installed.
Just run:
sudo apt install rtl8821ce-dkms

Reboot.

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The Richest Women's Soccer Players In The World
Sierra Perez June 25, 2020
Take a look at some of the richest women's soccer players in the world — and realize the pay gap exists.
Who are the richest women's soccer players in the world-you ask? How much do female footballers make? Great questions and you're in luck, because we put together a list of some of the richest women's soccer players in the world.
But let's keep something in mind, the word 'rich' when used here is subjective — especially when we take a look at the richest male footballers in the world.
These women are rich compared to the Average Joe, but they're severely underpaid when it comes to the professional sports world.
In the National Women's Soccer League, the maximum salary for players not on the USWNT or Canada national team is $50,000 per year and the minimum is $20,000 per year. This alone would not make her one of the richest women's soccer players in the world.
In France, a female footballer playing on one of the top clubs will make on average 4,000 euros per month — which is 48,000 euros per year, or $53,000 USD.
England has similar pay standards; the top players will earn around £35,000 a year ($43,000 USD).
Many of the richest U.S. players make extra income by playing on the United States women's national team and by receiving endorsements from major companies. These same scenarios are also true for European women's soccer.
The USWNT base salary is about $100,000 per year. So yeah, these women are obviously super rich for pro ballers…
Here are, in no particular order, the richest women's soccer players in the world:
Richest Women's Soccer Players In The World
Let's get the ball rolling on the richest women's soccer players in the world with America's darling, Alex Morgan. Morgan — though she is currently sitting out of the game after having her first child — plays for the USWNT and the Orlando Pride in the NWSL.
Her base annual pay is around $450,000. But she actually makes closer to $1 million because of her endorsement deals with huge companies like Nike and Coca-Cola.
Next up on our list of richest women's soccer players in the world is Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe is also a member of the USWNT team and in the regular season she plays for OL Reign in the NWSL.
She makes a similar salary to Morgan at around $447,000 per year, plus some endorsements by big companies that bump her salary closer to $1 million as well.
Ada Hegerberg
Ada Hegerberg is next on this list of the richest women's soccer players in the world. She plays on Norway's national team and in the regular season she plays for Olympique Lyonnais. Hegerberg is the first female recipient of the Ballon d'Or Féminin.
Hegerberg made £343,000 per year (or $425,000 USD) before she signed a big-money deal with Nike in 2020. You'd think it would be more considering all of her amazing accolades and accomplishments but here we are.
Our list of the richest women's soccer players in the world continues with Marta. Marta plays for the Brazil national team and in the NWSL for Orlando Pride. She makes $400,000 a year.
Again, sigh.
Sam Kerr is an Australian football star. She plays for the Australian national team and in the regular season she plays for Chelsea. Being such a recognizable and talented player has rocketed her onto our list of the richest women's soccer players in the world.
Her base pay is $500,000 a year.
She is set to become the first Australian female footballer to make $1 million as of 2020. This guy thinks she makes a 'lucrative' salary… Kinda crazy to call her salary lucrative when athletes like Ronaldo make $35 million dollars per year, but whatever.
Carli Lloyd
Carli Lloyd, being a veteran USWNT player and NWSL Sky Blue FC player, is another one of the richest women's soccer players in the world.
She makes $518,000 per year — and before you call that impressive, it's 272 times LESS than what Messi made in 2019. So that's awesome.
Onward and upward on the list of the richest women's soccer players in the world is Jodie Taylor. Taylor plays for the England national team and for OL Reign in the NWSL. She makes £420,000 per year (or $522,000 USD).
Amandine Henry
Next up on the list of the richest women's soccer players in the world is Amandine Henry. Henry plays for the French national team and for Olympique Lyon in the regular season.
She brings in a salary of €360,000 per year, or $394,500 USD. Another one bites the dust unfortunately.
Wendie Renard
Another familiar face on this list of the richest women's soccer players in the world is Wendie Renard. Renard also plays for the French national team and Olympique Lyonnais in the regular season.
She makes a huge chunk of cash, at about €348,000 a year, or $392,000 a year.
Christine Sinclair
Last but not least on our list of the richest women's soccer players in the world is Canada's sweetheart, Christine Sinclair. She plays for Canada's national team and in the regular season she plays in the NWSL for Portland Thorns.
Wrapping up this list, she makes $380,000 a year. Once again, a huge let down for such a high profile and talented player.
Obviously salaries are going to vary between players and leagues. But it's pretty disheartening to see such a huge difference between men's and women's pay.
Maybe we should change the name of this list from 'richest women's soccer players in the world' to 'richest women's soccer players in the world compared to the Average Joe who doesn't play a pro sport.' I'm not mad, just disappointed.
Sierra Perez perez@the18.com | the18soccer


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Defense spokesman says DoD not dumping BlackBerry
Says report of iOS purchases didn't come from official source
Matt Hamblen (Computerworld (US)) 21 March, 2013 15:02
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A U.S. Department of Defense spokesman on Thursday said a report suggesting the defense agency is dumping BlackBerry devices was inaccurate, and that BlackBerry is still part of ongoing DoD mobile device deployment plans.
The spokesman contradicted a report in Electronista that cited "well-placed sources" as saying the Defense Department created a pending purchase order for 650,000 Apple iOS devices, including iPhones and tablets. That purchase would replace existing BlackBerry devices that are incompatible with BlackBerry 10, Electronista said.
The Z10 smartphone running BB10 goes on sale tomorrow in the U.S. on AT&T for $199.99 and a two-year contract. Other carriers will also sell the qwerty-keyboard Q10 in coming weeks.
In a telephone interview, the DoD spokesman said he didn't know where Electronista got its information, but added, "it is not from an official DoD source." He also said the BlackBerry's future at the Defense Department is still very much alive.
"We are not dumping BlackBerry as Electronista and others have indicated," said the spokesman, Air Force Lt. Col. Damien Pickart. "We're moving to multiple devices, and that includes BlackBerry."
Pickart said the Defense Department has 470,000 BlackBerry devices in use, as well as 41,000 Apple iOS devices and 8,700 Android devices.
On Feb. 15, the Defense Department's CIO Teresa Takai release a phased "Commercial Mobile Device Implementation Plan" that updates a June 2012 mobile strategy that had called for using commercial off-the-shelf products. Takai said in a February memo and in attachments released by the DoD at the time that the implementation plan was contingent on available funds with a specific goal of supporting "100,000 multivendor devices by February 2014."
The DoD's approach also permits the use of commercial smartphones and tablets over commercial carrier networks for classified communications for the first time through a new NSA security architecture, Takai said. The DoD will conduct a series of operational pilots of the process throughout its branches and divisions, she added.
BlackBerry is marketing its BlackBerry 10 devices, both the Z10 and Q10, to consumers and businesses, as well as governments globally. On Wednesday, a British government security group said BB10 is "likely to represent a viable solution" and disputed a report in The Guardian that said "BlackBerry software had been ruled not safe enough for essential government work."
The DoD spokesman also released the following statement via email confirming his earlier comments:
"The department is aware of recent reporting that asserts it is 'dropping' BlackBerry. This reporting is in error. The department recently released its mobility strategy and supporting implementation plan, which clarifies we are moving towards a mobile management capability that supports a variety of devices, to include BlackBerry. As clarified in the recent release of our Commercial Mobile Device Implementation Plan, we are working towards establishing a multi-vendor environment in support of the DoD mobility strategy.
"The Commercial Mobile Device Implementation Plan updates the June 2012 Mobile Strategy with specific objectives and puts the strategy into action. A key objective of the plan is to establish a department-wide mobile enterprise solution that permits the use of the latest commercial technology such as smartphones and tablets, and the development of an enterprise mobile device management capability and application store to support approximately 100,000 multivendor devices by February 2014. DoD currently has more than 600,000 Commercial Mobile Devices in operational and pilot use, including 470,000 Blackberries, 41,000 Apple Operating Systems and 8,700 Android Systems."
Matt Hamblen covers mobile and wireless, smartphones and other handhelds, and wireless networking for Computerworld. Follow Matt on Twitter at @matthamblen or subscribe to Matt's RSS feed. His email address is mhamblen@computerworld.com.
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The U.S. Air Force Space and Missiles Command has announced a potential five-year, $80M funding opportunity for the procurement, development and integration of cyber and space technology platforms for the military service, Department of Defense and national agencies.
SMC said in a FedBizOpps notice posted Monday the government will initially collect concept white papers as part of an open, two-phase broad agency announcement and may invite select offerors to submit formal proposals.
Areas of research interest outlined in the draft BAA include resiliency technologies and methods for space systems, improvements to space domain awareness, space exploitation, battle management command and control and approaches to advance exercises, tests and training environment.
The government will determine the number of contract awardees based on the quality and coverage of submitted offers, according to the notice.
Interested parties can submit feedback on the BAA through Feb. 25.


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The Cold War effectively began in 1945, as soon as Americans and Russians encountered each other in the heart of Europe. But nobody, not least Stalin, wanted the Cold War. The political leaders all attempted to negotiate a period of detente, but were thrust into ideological, military, and economic confrontation by the circumstances of the end of the war, the development of nuclear weapons, and the diametrically opposed natures of the Soviet and American systems. This account thus takes a fresh outlook, differing with both the traditionalist and revisionists.
Michael Dobbs has spent much of his career as a foreign correspondent, mainly for the Washington Post for which he covered the collapse of communism. His other books include Down with Big Brother: The Fall of The Soviet Empire (1997), and his study of the Cuban missile crisis, One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War (2009). Six Months in 1945 (2012) completes his cold war trilogy and provides thought for the future as well as reflections on the Cold War era.
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Supercars / Breaking news
Bathurst winner battling devastating fires
Bathurst 1000 winner and Australian Touring Car Champion Bob Morris has been directly impacted by the devastating Australian bushfires.
Morris's property first came under attack from flames over the weekend as part of a fierce fire front that tore through the Kangaroo Valley area in New South Wales.
While there was damage to parts of his property, Morris managed to save his home from the initial blaze.
Some of his neighbours were less fortunate, however, with significant damage to a number of homes and properties in the area.
"I'm finding it a bit hard to see people who have lost their houses," an emotional Morris told WIN News Illawarra.
"We've been really fortunate here [with his house]."
Morris, a member of the Rural Fire Service, has since continued to battle flare-ups amid ongoing threat to his property.
"It's still there," he added. "It's like a sleeping beast, almost, and it's all around us. So until we get some heavy rain, we're not going to be safe."
Morris won the 1976 Bathurst 1000 alongside John Fiztpatrick, before claiming a hard-fought ATCC title ahead of Peter Brock in a Ron Hodgson Holden Torana.
A number of key Aussie motorsport identities are raising funds for those affected by the fires, including Scott McLaughlin and Toby Price.
MotoGP ace Jack Miller has also put a 2018 helmet up for auction.
Price joins Aussie fire relief effort
Van Gisbergen to make prototype debut
Foyt signs Kimball for full season campaign
Motorsports Hall of Fame announces 2001 inductees
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Scituate Homes For Sale
A Comprehensive Guide to Living in Scituate, Massachusetts
Settled by colonists from Plymouth, as well as a group of people from Kent, Scituate, Massachusetts was founded in 1627. In 1717, a section of the town was incorporated as the town of Hanover and in 1788, another portion was ceded to Marshfield. Furthermore, in 1869, the western section of Scituate became South Situate and eventually changed its name to Norwell. Presently, Scituate has a total land area of 16.9 square miles and a population of 17,863. Scituate has a median household income of $86,723 and has an open town meeting form of government with a town administrator and a board of selectmen.
Transportation Options from Scituate to Boston
The town is located 25 miles south of Boston and is accessible via the Greenbush terminus stop on the Greenbush line of the MBTA Commuter Rail. The state roads Route 3A and Route 132 run through Scituate and the GATRA bus program travels a set route around the town.
Scituate Community Services
Scituate runs its own police and fire departments and its nearest hospital is South Shore Hospital. The town's transfer station is accessible to residents with a sticker and is operated as a "Pay-As-You-Throw" and a Recycle facility.
Public and Private Schools
There are four elementary schools in Scituate – Wampatuck Elementary, Jenkins Elementary, Hatherly Elementary, and Cushing Elementary – all of which serve students in kindergarten through grade six. Lester J. Gates Intermediate School serves grades seven and eight, while Scituate High School serves grades nine through 12. High school students also have the option to attend Hanover's South Shore Vocational Technical high school. Many high school students commute to private schools in the Boston area such as Thayer Academy, Boston College High School, and Notre Dame Academy.
Scituate's abundant coast line features beautiful beaches that are popular with locals and visitors alike. The town's Harbor area is home to a number of restaurants and business. The Scituate Maritime Center serves the boating public with its 78 slips in the municipal marina, in addition to a public kayak ramp, and public bathrooms and showers. The venue is available for private functions, and serves as a meeting place for recreation groups and municipal activities. Scituate is also home to the Widow's Walk Golf Course, which was designed to impact the environment as little as possible through its design and management.
The town's rich history ensures that its historic sites, such as Lawson Tower, are well preserved. In 2011, the British Daily Mail newspaper declared Scituate to be the most Irish town in America, based on 2010 census information in which 47.5% of residents listed Irish as their primary ancestry.


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In Finite Element Analysis, it is typical to wait during the calculation process. On the one hand, computers have become more and more powerful over the last decade, resulting in a reduction calculation time. But on the other hand, the user already has several tools to improve processing speed in some cases.
CATIA V5 allows the user to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using Generative Structural Analysis (GSA). This workbench is useful for analysis with 3D geometry, and in some cases (sheet metal, constant thickness parts, axisymmetric products, etc…) 2D can be used with the advanced meshing tool workbench.
This example is based on a simple sheet metal part with 2mm thickness.
Based on this 3D part, a mid plane surface has been created with extract (Insert > Operation > Extract ) and offset (Insert > Surfaces > Offset ) tool in the Generative Shape Design workbench.
Now we can launch the Advance Meshing Tools workbench, select the analysis type (in this example it is a static analysis) and press OK. Select Advance Surface Mesher ( ) in the surface mesher toolset icons, click on the surface(s) and fill mesh size and sag. Be aware of the min hole size, this option would supress any hole(s) below the diameter entered in the window, leaving "0mm" will keep every holes features.
An example 2D shape can be seen below. As you can see, you are now in the meshing editor workbench, where you can refine, transform or change element type.
Now the part is ready for the Generative Structural Analysis workbench. If your mesh does not appear, right click in the tree on Node and element > Mesh visualisation. Now as a usual 3D part, apply material, boundary conditions and loads. Unlike with the 3D part, you must apply a 2D properties ( ) to your part.
Next you can extract the relevant values from your analysis, for example maximum stress and displacement.
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Fort Roon - obiekt fortyfikacyjny poligonalnej Twierdzy Poznań, położony pomiędzy Szelągiem a Garbarami. Pierwotnie znany jako Brückenkopf (przyczółek mostowy). Po 1919 roku reduta Czecha.

Budowa i funkcjonowanie
Fort został zbudowany w 1832 roku wraz z mostem łączącym go z Fortem Winiary. Otoczony fosą wodną z ziemnymi skarpami i przeciwskarpami, miał podwyższony lewy bark ze stanowiskiem dla dwóch dział, dla których w 1874 zbudowano prochownię. Redita powstała na planie prostokąta o zaokrąglonych krótszych bokach. Na każdym z dwóch jej pięter znajdowało się po szesnaście kazamat.

Rozbiórka
Wały ziemne zostały zniwelowane w 1929 roku podczas budowy Elektrociepłowni Garbary. W wyniku uszkodzeń wojennych rozebrano naziemną część owalnej redity nadając jej kształt prostokątny.

Stan obecny
W dolnej kondygnacji znajduje się schron OPL. Wstęp do obiektu wymaga zezwolenia dyrekcji zakładu.

Przypisy

Roon
Ostrów Tumski (Poznań)

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Q: Are reflective subcategories of complete infinity categories complete? It is well known that reflective subcategories of complete categories are complete, and that limits in the subcategory are computed by taking the limit in the ambient category and applying the reflector (however it will act trivially,  see the comments). Has this been proven yet for $(\infty,1)$-categories? I know that if the ambient  $(\infty,1)$-category is (locally) presentable, and the subcategory is accessible that this is in HTT, however this is a very special case, and the latter condition is often hard to verify even when dealing with the presentable case. Has anything been worked out on this?

A: Here's a proof which is certainly overkill, but it has the merit of using references so you can read the proofs in detail.
We have $i: \mathcal{C} \subset \mathcal{D}$ a fully faithful subcategory with $r$ a reflector.
Step 1. The inclusion $i$ is monadic. Proof: It is clearly conservative, and it preserves and reflects $i$-split simplicial objects since $i$ is fully faithful so we can realize the splitting already in $\mathcal{C}$. By Barr-Beck (HA.6.2.2.5) the functor $i$ is monadic.
Step 2. Monadic functors 'create' limits. Proof: This is the statement of HA.4.2.3.3. where the '$\mathcal{C}$' in that corollary corresponds to $\text{End}(\mathcal{C})$ here, the $\mathcal{M}$ corresponds to our $\mathcal{C}$, and the algebra $A$ corresponds to the monad $i \circ r$.

A: Recall that if $\mathcal{D}\subset \mathcal{C}$ is a reflective subcategory, then the essential image of the inclusion $i\colon \mathcal{D}\hookrightarrow\mathcal{C}$ consists of those objects $X$ such that for any map $f\in\operatorname{mor}\mathcal{C}$, the map $\operatorname{Map}_{\mathcal{C}}(f,X)$ is an isomorphism (in the homotopy category of Kan complexes). (For a proof, see, e.g., this MO question. The answer treats the ordinary categorical case but the proof works perfectly fine in the $\infty$-categorical case.) Since the Yoneda embedding preserves limits, it follows that the essential image of $i$ is closed under limits in $\mathcal{C}$. We may now conclude by observing that the reflector restricts to an equivalence between the essential image of $i$ and $\mathcal{D}$.


Frame size: The crib inside should snugly adapt a standard crib mattress -- at least 51 3/4 inches by 27 3/8 inches wide. Make sure that there is not any space between the sides of the mattress and the crib walls. This poses a considerable danger, as infants can get trapped inside that area.
Make certain the crib makeover is relatively easy to do (check online reviews from parents) which you like the appearance of the brand new furniture.
Cribs with drop sides: The principle is simple -- do not use them. The movable railings known as fall sides were common on cribs for a long time, but might pose a serious hazard to babies. If the drop side comes or dries loose, then a baby can become entrapped and strangle or suffocate in the space between the drop side along with the crib mattress. Their sale was banned because 2011.
Infants often spend more time in the crib than anyplace else, so while relaxation is important, safety is essential. Since most kids sleep in a crib till it is time to move to a real bed -- normally between the ages of 3 and 2 -- you will want a hardy one.
Old cribs: Cribs made before 1974, when national crib-safety standards went into effect, are somewhat more likely than newer versions to have security issues. Secondhand cribs may also have splinters, lead paint, stopped (and potentially dangerous) features, or slats that are too far apart. Articles on a crib shouldn't greater than 1/16 of an inch (unless they are over 16 inches to support a canopy); otherwise, clothes can catch on them and injure or choke an infant. Even models manufactured as recently as 1991 could be dangerous, so if you are borrowing a crib or buying a used one, look out for these risks as well as for sharp edges, protruding metal, anything which can be broken off and choked on, peeling paint, along with cutouts along the railing that can trap your baby's neck or arm. Check the item recalls by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure it hasn't been remembered.
Many moms like to have the crib set up a few weeks before their due date. But don't be concerned if the baby arrives prior to your crib does; tots do fine in a bassinet, cradle, or sleeper for the first few weeks or even months of their lives.
When setting up a crib, choose a spot away from windows, window blinds, and draperies. Babies can strangle on the cords, and mature infants could possibly pull themselves up and fall through the window. When there's a cable in your baby screen, keep it at least 3 feet from the crib.
Safety limits: Crib manufacturers recommend discontinuing use (or converting to the product's next stage, for convertible cribs) when your child reaches a specific height, weight, or developmental phase. Height/weight limits are generally much lower on portable or mini-cribs.
Bumpers: Crib bumpers -- cushioned padding that attaches to the inside railings of the crib -- are occasionally still contained in crib bedding collections, but a number of associations, including the AAP, today dissuade them as a SIDS hazard for babies.
Most new cribs available on the market comply with both mandatory and voluntary safety standards. For starters, make sure that yours is properly constructed and structurally sound; the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports many instances where Automobiles have come apart. If this happens, a kid's head can get trapped in the spaces between the mattress and side rail.
Adjustable mattress heightthe majority of Automobiles allow you to change the height of the crib mattress simply by raising or lowering the mattress support. The opportunity to reduce the mattress is when your child begins sitting up. As children get more active and proceed to pulling up and standing, they can climb and drop from the crib.
Full-sized cribs, including convertibles, range from $110 to $800. Portable and mini-cribs price between $100 and $400.
Space savers: Children short on space could possibly be considering mobile or mini-crib possibilities, both of which occupy less space than full-size cribs. Some fold or collapse for storage; a few have wheels so they can be rolled around the home.


James Daniel is a guitarist, composer and educator based in Ontario, Canada who specializes in live-looping of the guitar. He has worked in many different musical contexts, developing a distinctive kind of sound. His recent performances include recitals of solo repertoire at Communities for Doctors Physician Recruitment Gala, Art in the Park Windsor and various cafes, restaurants and wineries. James is especially interested in reaching out to new audiences and presents his show in a variety of formats. He has performed at weddings, corporate anniversaries, awards dinners, and local festivals. James was also a nominee in 2014 for Biz X Magazine's "Artist of the Year" award.
His repertoire includes jazz, jazz fusion and easy listening instrumentals combined with a majority of original music. Using multiple instruments and a loop pedal, James can create a sound that normally would not be available in a solo act. As a solo artist, he creates a one-man-band musical performance with his loop pedal – a device that allows James to "clone" himself and interact with his own music in real time. His music is heavily based on improvisation making each of his performances unique to themselves. Typically performing original compositions, James has also been known to give his own spin on popular cover tunes at shows. Appropriate for all ages, audiences have referred to his music as refreshing, exciting and moving.
A native of Warkworth, Ontario, James started playing music when he was just fifteen years old. His love for music and performing evolved when he began to take music lessons in Toronto, Ontario and joined his high school's jazz band. Pursuing a strong interest in jazz, James studied and performed at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. He holds an Advanced Diploma in Applied Music, specializing in jazz guitar.
James Daniel continues to play, record, and freelance throughout Ontario, while teaching at Rebel Cowboy Music in Kingsville, Ontario. His solo album is expected to release later this year.


How Morocco pushed me out of my comfort zone.
How Morocco Pushed Me Out of My Comfort Zone into a New Awareness.
Inside our Riad, we created our haven, complete with rooftop sunset sessions, game nights around the fireplace and engaging conversations about life and newly forming businesses. We would connect with others in our group daily for lunches, sightseeing or organized yoga sessions at the community Riad which was across town. Getting to this Riad meant learning our way through the maze of vendors in the Medina — enter by taking a left at the man selling pipes, continue along the row of spices and teas, take a slight left past the leather goods and a quick right at the corner spice shop. Once you pass the row of carpets, take a left towards the men selling pieces of leather and a slight right towards the row of Hammams. Once you hit the end and the man trying to sell you food, take a right and then a left at the "internet here" sign and the Riad will be on your left. If you've hit the restaurant we went to on the first night, you've gone too far.
We'd test each other to see who could remember the way without relying on the blue dot on Google Maps and even more impressive, who could do it in reverse to get home.
The sights and sounds filled our senses, and I delighted in the newness of it all. I expected to be hassled a bit, selling things in the Medina is their business, and I was after all a tourist and their intended customer. Looking back, I also expected (naively) that after some time, I'd be hassled less and be able just to wave as I walked by as this would be my route multiple times a day, week after week. In our months spent in Spain and Portugal, it didn't take long for the local vendors and restauranteurs to get used to us and give us a little wave, ask about our day. We quickly became part of the community, and I expected Marrakech to be no different.
As the days turned to weeks, what was once an exhilarating experience was quickly wearing me down. The verbal invitations to buy their products was now coupled with physical contact — grabbing my hand to try and bring me into their store, holding my shoulder to direct me to their products day after day. With vendors side-by-side for miles, I was on constant alert not knowing who would reach out and when. I tried many approaches, smiling and nodding no, looking at the ground and confidently walking before they had a chance to make eye contact which led to eventually covering my blonde hair, wearing baggy clothes, often with a hood up. Walking the Medina in this way saved me at least 10 minutes each direction as I was getting stopped and grabbed less and therefore became my preferred method, especially when I was in a rush to get to yoga or meet up with friends on the other side.
I began to see my energy deplete. I was coming home exhausted, wanting to hide away in my room which felt like the only place in the city that I could be alone for even just a few minutes. I wasn't writing, I wasn't sharing, I was simply trying my best just to be. I started to wonder what had changed so drastically between being high-on-life in Spain just weeks before to now feeling so lost and drained.
I realized that each day before stepping outside of my Riad, I was mentally preparing and putting energy into simple things that I never had to think of before. I had never thought twice about stepping outside of my door or walking down the street in all of the areas that I've lived previously. I had never had to think about my clothing in a way that I was now considering what could draw me the least attention to quickly and safely get me from A to B. I had never had to cover my hair or hide my smile and friendly personality to fend off continual unwanted advances.
I was in an extended defense mode, protection mode, for the first time in my entire life. Of course, I had gone through fleeting moments of fear, the thought that someone might be following me or walking down a dark alley alone, but that was a different feeling, a feeling that passed quickly and I knew would soon be over. This fear was subtle, but without an end in sight that didn't involve getting on an airplane. At that moment, I received a glimpse of my privilege, and my heart opened to the millions of people around the world that operate, perhaps unknowingly, in a similar environment every, single day.
My mindset immediately switched from one of selfishness to one of empathy. Here I was focusing on why I wasn't shining as bright and living my highest potential after feeling an energy shift throughout a few weeks when others have lived their entire lives in continual defense mode and led beautiful lives despite it. I received a glimpse of what it must be like to walk down a street where you aren't accepted by those around you, where you aren't considered "one of them" and therefore feel uneasy and perhaps in danger, when people don't care to understand who you are because of what you may look like. Not just around the world, but in cities all across the United States as judgment is passed, specifically when it comes to race and gender.
Individuals that have to worry about something as basic as their wellbeing, who exert energy into simply existing in the world outside their walls every single day, have a hurdle to personal happiness and success that I had previously been blind to. That hurdle had never been in my path before, and while I heard it existed for others and thought I understood, I was wrong.
Morocco pushed me out of my comfort zone, but it forced me into a larger awareness of the world around me and provided me a glimpse of my privileged place within it. I say glimpse because my experience was temporary, it was a peek into a world I will never truly know like those that live it. I have a new respect for those who continue to fly over hurdles, a yearning to understand more about the obstacles I have yet to discover and a passion for removing them whenever possible.


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Q: Assumption of equal size of clusters in clustering I am wondering: when clustering data using some general algorithm is there is an assumption on approximately equal sizes of the clusters?
For example, in k-means as I know all clusters should have approx. equal number of samples. Does it also hold for other clustering algorithms?

A: k-means does not care about cluster cardinalities
You are misunderstanding the common statement that k-means clusters "tend to be of the same size" (where size refers to the area, not cardinality). The latter is true to some extent, because k-means always splits the data on the middle orthogonal of the two clusters. This yields an approximately even division of the data space (at least if we ignore the infinite empty space outside your data - this is not mathematically rigorous).
However, if you have varying density in your data set (and why would you use clustering if you haven't) then two clusters of the same area do not have to have the same number of elements.
The only algorithm that I know which tries to ensure same cluster cardinality is this same-size-kmeans algorithm tutorial.

A: It does not hold, even in k means. Take for instance the following data:
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If you run k means with 2 classes, clearly the two resulting clusters would have a different amount of elements.


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Public Debate: "What's the Point of Believing in God?" [at UCD, Dublin]
By MDI TEAM on October 31, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )
The video of the thought provoking Atheism Vs Theism public debate: "What's the Point of Believing in God?" is now online. The event originally occurred on 13th October 2016, at University College Dublin, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
Dr Dan Deasy, Lecturer and Assistant Professor in Philosophy at University College Dublin.
Scott Evans, Anglican Chaplain at University College Dublin.
Katherine Beirne, campaigner for Atheism, Secularism and Humanism, and radio presenter.
Abdullah Al-Andalusi, co-founder of the Muslim Debate Initiative.
Review by Abdullah al Andalusi:
'My debate in Dublin at the University College Dublin (UCD) yesterday. Alhamdulillah there was a good turnout with many attendees from the Philosophy Society of UCD, as well as Muslims from the UCD Islamic Society (both of whom hosted the event), and other students and members of the public who came too. The debate was titled "What's the Point In Believing In God?', and was an interesting phrasing of what was thought by many simply to be a debate about the existence of God, because it also included the question of the possibility of morality without God within it.
On the opposing side was Dr Dan Deasy, a professor at UCD's School of Philosophy. Alongside him was Katherine Beirne, a representative of the UCD Atheist, Secularist and Humanist society.
Speaking on the 'theist' side alongside me was UCD's Chaplain, Scott Evans, a charismatic anglican theologian and preacher. The debate started out with each of us presenting a ten minute opening statement, followed by questions from the audience.
I made a rational argument for why the real question of the debate shouldn't be what the point of God is, but 'what is the point of human life (and existence)?'. I made arguments from some new(ish) angles about how the unencumbered human mind can detect the existence of God through thought about the 'effects' he causes – the observable universe. Just like we believe in Black Holes despite the fact that we cannot observe them, by detecting the gravitational effects they produce on nearby stars, or when they pass in-between light traveling to us from a star.
However, I felt that is where the rational arguments came to an end in the debate. My colleague, Mr Evans, made a very eloquent and emotional presentation, which gave credit to his ability to speak from his heart. Despite this however, he argued that he couldn't prove God existed, and sometimes doubted He existed *but* he never doubted that God loves him. His premise was 'I feel this way, and I can't make you feel my way, but I feel this way'. Now personally, he seems like an amiable and affable person – however, I felt that these arguments were not too helpful for this debate, and I couldn't shake an unnerving and unfortunately all-too-common feeling of 'wingman failure' that frequently seems to occur when I debate alongside liberal-theists. However, Mr Evans redeemed himself with some pertinent points he made during the Q/A.
As for the Atheist speakers, they were quite humble as well, and not aggressive – maybe that's just the Irish way. I have always got the impression from my experience of the culture of Ireland, that it is generally laid back, humble and convivial, one of the many reasons I love Ireland and going to visit. In the league of english-speaking countries, it is one of the top (Sorry Canada, you've got competition).
Dr Deasy started off questioning God's existence, and instead of making arguments against it, was content simply to argue that he wasn't too convinced by Theism. Katherine Beirne admitted that she wasn't used to doing debates, and didn't want get people to stop believing in religion, but she iterated that it was her personal choice not to believe in God. Although she conceded that intellectually she was more an Agnostic than anything else.
The Q/A was really entertaining, with some common arguments against religion being brought up, and the majority of questions from the audience being directed at me and my theist colleague. While this meant that me and my colleague could elaborate our positions, it meant that the theists started dominate the speaking time in the Q/A. As you'll see in the video Insha'Allah, I tried to rectify this by telling the audience to asking questions to the other side as it was unfair 'our side' dominating the Q/A because people only wanted to direct questions to us. This is a debate after all.
That being said, Dr Deasy didn't really contest anything I said throughout the debate (which surprised me, since he is a Philosophy professor). He agreed with me towards the end on a few things (no, he didn't start believing in God, he just accepted that some of my arguments were valid ones).
Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed the debate and discussion afterwards, as well as visiting Ireland generally'.
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Sometimes bad timing can make even the best movies disappear unfairly. Take State Of Grace for example, a brilliantly blackhearted tale of the New York Irish mob with one of the all time great crime movie casts. Sean Penn plays a conflicted former thug who returns to his old Hells Kitchen gang as a secret undercover cop. Gary Oldman plays his nutball former best friend and easily one of the most unpredictably violent gangsters in the history of the genre. None other than Ed Harris plays the local boss and thank god it's him because he's one of the few actors in the world who could actually offer a more imposing presence than Oldman in his prime. Further stacking the deck are the likes of Robin Wright, John Turturro, and John C. Reilly in small roles that they make better than they have any right to be. It all even peaks with a pretty amazing shoot out that would even make John Woo jealous. State Of Grace is a fantastic crime movie, but unfortunately it hit screens the same year as Goodfellas and the top movie on this list, so it was overshadowed. Had it come out any other year, it would have instantly earned classic status. Thankfully, it's built up a well-earned cult over the last few decades and if you've yet to sample the flick, then I'm jealous. You've got an amazing night at the movies ahead of you.