A good value for money summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Yokohama S760 offers drivers a safe ride.
Safety. Small sipes and four main grooves easily disperse water offering the Yokohama S760 a stable drive on wet roads.
Economy. Fuel savings due to the low rolling resistance.
Longevity. The tread compound offers improved wear resistance.
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Built for city and compact cars, the Falken Sincera SN832 Ecorun is designed to offer better performance in wet conditions.
Safety. Shorter wet braking distances than the Sincera SN 828 thanks to the optimised tread design and innovative tread compound. Straight grooves and wide lateral grooves on the outside effectively clear water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning. A better distribution of the ground contact pressure helps improve handling stability.
Rolling resistance. The high dispersion silica compound and the 4D Nano design technology, where the compound is optimised to generate less heat, results in a lower rolling resistance than its predecessor.
Designed for city and compact cars, the Firestone Multihawk 2 summer tyre combines longevity with safety on wet and dry roads.
Safety. The centre ribs, designed to increase tread stiffness, ensure shorter dry braking distances. The optimised contact pressure distribution improves grip on wet and dry roads. Rounder tread blocks increase water drainage to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Reduced wear. The increased tread stiffness reduces premature wear of the centre tread. Bridge connections between shoulder block offer a high resistance to heel and toe wear.
Safety. Uniroyal's Shark Skin technology ensures a high resistance to aquaplaning. A structure based on a shark's skin is transferred to longitudinal grooves to reduce turbulence and accelerate water drainage. The tread compound sticks to the road to shorten braking distance on wet and dry roads. The wide outer shoulders of the asymmetric tread provide good grip when cornering.
Economy. This tyre has a lower rolling resistance and is therefore more fuel efficient than the RainExpert thanks to the optimised asymmetric tread.
A summer tyre for high-performance cars, the Hankook Optimo K715 offers driving safety and comfort.
Comfort. This T speed rated tyre still offers a comfortable drive.
Drive. Enhanced control and braking performances in wet weather thanks to the silica-based compound.
Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Kumho Solus KH17 offers driving comfort and good road holding.
Safety. Good road holding on wet roads thanks to three wide circumferential grooves that efficiently drain water.
Driving. Steering stability ensured by the tread design's wave-shaped sipes.
Comfort. Low sound levels and an enjoyable drive.
Summer tyre designed for city cars and MPVs, the Semperit Comfort-Life 2 tyre offers safety and driving pleasure.
Safety. Thanks to the biting edges in the tread, the Semperit Comfort-Life 2 tyre offers good braking distances on wet roads. The grooves to facilitate water evacuation offer good protection against aquaplaning.
Drive. Road holding in straight lines and winding roads ensured by the rigid shoulders.
Comfort. Reduced road noise thanks to the offset blocks at the shoulders and in the centre of the tread.
Designed for city cars, the summer Kleber Viaxer tyre offers everyday safety and comfort.
Safety. Effective braking on wet and dry roads thanks to the highly siped shoulder blocks and the tyre's longitudinal and lateral grooves.
Comfort. A pleasurable drive is ensured by flexible sidewalls that reduce vibrations and the variable pitch tread design that limits road noise.
Designed for city cars, the BFGoodrich Touring tyre offers precise steering and effective braking on dry surfaces.
a contact patch ensured by tread-stiffening blocks.
deep transversal sipes for a claw effect on wet surfaces.
Designed for hatchbacks, the Uniroyal Rain Expert tyre guarantees safety on both wet and dry roads.
Safety. Specially angled sipes improve grip and reduce braking distances on dry and wet roads.
Resists aquaplaning. Wider, double concave grooves in the centre of the tread improve water evacuation.
A summer tyre designed for a wide range of cars, the Kumho Solus KH15 combines comfort and handling.
Comfort. Low noise due to the alignment of the shoulder blocks.
Driving. Handling and driving pleasure.
Summer tyre for city and compact cars, the Semperit Comfort Life offers safety, comfort and fuel savings.
Safety. With its three wide circumferential grooves, the Semperit Comfort Life significantly reduces the risk of aquaplaning.
Economy. The low rolling resistance compound offers fuel savings. Even wear thanks to the flat tyre contour.
Comfort. A comfortable, quiet tyre.
The Avon CR322, is a summer tyre for small to mid-range cars. It will satisfy drivers looking for good value for money.
Driving. The Avon CR322 provides good road holding on straight roads and on bends in dry conditions.
Sportiness. The tyre is based on the standard developed by the Caterham Academy for small sports car races.
Environment. The rubber compound reduces rolling resistance.
Summer tyre for hatchbacks, the Uniroyal Rallye 680 tyre combines safety and wear life.
Safety. Resists aquaplaning thanks to the tyre's "turbine" effect that disperses water before it enters into contact with the footprint.
Wear life. The tread is optimised to ensure even tyre wear.
Summer tyre for city cars and MPVs, the Firestone Firehawk F590 Fuel Saver tyre combines savings and safety.
Economy. With its low rolling resistance and light-weight structure, the Firestone Firehawk F590 Fuel Saver tyre helps reduce fuel consumption.
Safety. Road holding on wet surfaces.
Standard summer directional tyre, the Fulda Diadem Linero is suitable for medium-sized cars.
Safety. Resists aquaplaning thanks to the directional tread pattern.
Road holding. The sharp angled grooves at the centre of the tyre enhance grip on wet surfaces.
Wear life. Good mileage ensured by the stabilised centre zone.
All season tyre for city and compact vehicles, the Toyo Vario V2+ offers a safe comfortable drive in all weather conditions.
Handling. Sipes in the tread blocks improve wet and dry road holding. Biting edges in the shoulder area improve stability on snow covered roads. Wide circumferential grooves efficiently drain water to reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
Comfort. The optimised tread design reduces noise levels. A smooth drive.
Suitable for most passenger cars, the Falken Sincera SN807 tyre offers low noise whatever the speed.
The tyre Vario V1 is a tyre of the Toyo brand.
The tyre 330 is a tyre of the Toyo brand.
The tyre Firehawk 580 Fuel Saver is a tyre of the Firestone brand.
The tyre Diadem Dirigo is a tyre of the Fulda brand.
Suitable for a wide range of vehicles, the Hankook Centium K702 tyre offers traction and good handling on wet roads.
Safety. Grip on wet roads thanks to the rubber tread compound and optimized siping.
Drive. Stability at high speeds and good steering response through enhanced rigidity.
Comfort. Low noise and driving comfort thanks to the rounded shape of the notches and the position of the grooves on the tyre.


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I've been playing off and on for the last 30+ years, and have owned a few guitars... two Tele's, a Strat, an LP, plus some different amps... Fender, Peavy, Rogue, and Marshall. I don't really care about performing anymore, but I do like jamming with a few friends, and making some recordings and so on.
For some reason, my musical button recently got pushed again, and I'm finding myself wanting to collect some 'favorite' guitars (as well as playing them, of course!). I'm selling my LP, as it's just not a "right" guitar for me. A keyboard friend in our group is buying it from me, as he's wanting to learn some guitar. It will be replaced right away with a new Ibanez SZ520QM, as after much research, I think will be a honey - giving me the chunk, sustain, and playability that I'm after. Down the road, I have my sights set on a Gibson Faded SG, a MusicMan Silhouette Non-Temelo, and of course, a JEM7V, just to name a few. I've played the first two, but never had the privledge to play a JEM.
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I'm Not Here To Make You Comfortable… so stay or SPLit
Report from NYC's 2017 Socially Relevant Film Festival by Lindsy Bissonnette
Mesmerizing and moving, SPLit — the Closing Film in the 2017 SRFF — is an experience unlike any other. And not for the reasons you would think. Writer/director Deborah Kampmeier completely changes the game with this film combining aspects of theatre and film, and creates an atmosphere of unease, tension, and personal revelation. SPLit grants audiences the unique perspective of watching a performer struggle through her own performance, and begs us to face our own struggles as well.
This film is a crucial wake-up call to the parts women carve away in order to survive the patriarchy. It is the story of "Inanna" (Amy Ferguson) who fights an internal encroaching darkness and struggles giving herself over to her male counterpart. An actress by day in The Descent of Inanna, and a stripper by night at a local bar, she finds herself lost in a world of confusion and self-consciousness both on stage and at home with her emotionally abusive partner "Derek" (Morgan Spector). Derek is a mask maker, on more level than one, and a deeply disturbed man. Throughout SPLit, we watch him unravel into a world of self-loathing and self-pity, and as the film gains momentum, he drags Inanna down with him. This film demands that women reclaim these slices of themselves, and in the process teaches them that it is the journey makes you whole.
Before seeing the film, I knew nothing of the story of Inanna (a Sumerian myth about the goddess who is the Queen of Heaven). Although it is not explicitly covered in the film, the myth covers Inanna's journey from heaven to underworld to visit her sister, Ereshkigal (Queen of the Dead) after the recent death of her husband. Once Inanna reaches the underworld, Ereshkigal locks seven gates and Inanna is forced to enter them one by one. At each gate she removes her crown, scepter, clothes and other items — per her sister's request — until she is completely naked. Once Inanna enters the underworld, Ereshkigal turns her into a corpse and hangs her from a hook on the wall. Ereshkigal, though in distress, is moved by Inanna's empathetic servants who have come to collect her body. Ereshkigal gives them Inanna's corpse, and she rises from the dead.
In the film, an actress named Inanna struggles to connect with her emotionally raw character, and finds herself unable to perform nude in rehearsal. As she continues to avoid the tension and darkness of her character — due to her self-consciousness and hyper self-awareness — she evades the honesty of the scene resulting in the cast's distress. The director of the play, "Athena," (Joan MacIntosh) is convinced that Inanna is perfect for the role, but "Iris," (Raïna von Waldenburg) playing Ereshkigal, has her doubts. With the help of deep breathing exercises, Iris's fearlessness, and nude mirroring techniques, Athena instills in the cast that they are each strong enough to confront their own demons and face those who have done them wrong. Through these revelations, the cast bonds without her, and Inanna is sent in a downward spiral.
Between Inanna's toxic relationship with Derek and her frustration with herself in rehearsal, she begins to slowly and painfully drown in loneliness. For comfort at night, Inanna places books on top of her to help her fall asleep, which are later seen, in a beautiful nightmarish sequence, as the women in her cast. Meanwhile, Derek continues spinning out of control, turning every conversation into a direct attack on her. He continues to stifle her voice both physically and emotionally; he convinces her to quit stripping and tries to get her to also quit the play. Thankfully Inanna fights back, but you'll have to watch the film to find out how.
This story is incredibly important. Inanna, despite her comfort while at her stripping job, feels betrayed by her own body; she is a slave and a stranger in her own skin. As she continues to lose herself in the presence of Derek, he claims more and more pieces of her both emotionally and physically. This is something any woman who has struggled to love herself can relate to, and this story is a reminder that even though we are in the 21st century, we are doomed to repeat the past, as the Sumerian story of Inanna is an ancient one.
Director Deborah Kampmeier has created an almost unbelievable film experience. With beautiful imagery and dreamlike sequences, guided by precise color schemes and chilling music, audience members everywhere will find pieces of themselves in Inanna. Her need for love, her desire for confidence, her inability to express herself, facing stifling oppression… this story forces audiences to be honest with themselves and begs them to never submit to oppression again.
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Top Photos: Amy Ferguson as "Inanna" in rehearsal and in costume as "The Queen."
Middle Photo: Ferguson with Morgan Spector as her abusive partner "Derek."
Bottom Photo: Derek's masks in his studio.
Photographs courtesy of Candy Factory Films
FF2 NEWS: Congratulation to Deborah Kampmeier and the cast of SPLit for winning the "Best Ensemble" award!
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Motown Baseball
2020 Modern Baseball Era Ballot Announced
By davidsb, November 4, 2019 in Detroit Tigers
JackPine 19
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So there is a 16 member committee voting on these 10 and each individual needs 75% to be elected, or 12 of the 16 members. The only information I cant find is how many people each member gets to vote for. Anyone know? I'm guessing each member votes for just 2 or 3, maybe 4.
https://www.mlb.com/news/10-players-named-to-hof-modern-baseball-era-ballot
Oblong 2,237
16 minutes ago, JackPine said:
I don't think they submit ballots and then they get counted... I think the members actually get together and hash it out then vote. I could be wrong.
They deliberately don't announce the voting members until just prior to them meeting because they want to do away with campaigning/appealing directly to the group.
Tigrrfan 80
22 minutes ago, Oblong said:
Technically then ..the quorum could induct all of them, none of them, or any number of them in between.
Sounds reasonable enough.
4 minutes ago, Tigrrfan said:
Yes. I think that's the whole point of a committee versus just 16 voters. Otherwise why not 32? Or 50? If you are just going to count up ballots. Put some smart people in a room and let them talk it over.
I have a hard time thinking the last year's group just randomly selected Harold Baines via one ballot. It's just a jury.
chasfh 1,308
Lou should be a slam dunk.
25 minutes ago, chasfh said:
Sure seems like he will be based on the twitter chatter.... he seems to be the one guy mentioned by everyone...
Edman85 497
1 hour ago, Oblong said:
Sounds like Baines was a function of this opening the door to groupthink and LaRussa's bullying.
14 minutes ago, Edman85 said:
"Ah ****... let's just do it and get out of here and have a beer so Tony will shut up"
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21 hours ago, tiger337 said:
Garvey was the kind of player that was valued too much back in the 70s (high BA, not a lot of walks, moderate power at 1B) but would not valued so high today.
A guy that lived near me in Tucson, Arizona in 1985 said he himself — a lifelong true one-sport baseball player — didn't make the baseball team at George D. Chamberlain High School in Tampa because the baseball coach was also the football coach and he only wanted football or multi-sport players on the team, and that Garvey bumped him from the squad
He was quite fervent, even emotional, about how Garvey sucked and how he himself ended up not getting the recognition he deserved which fell into Garvey's lap fait accompli.
The guy may have exaggerated his own athleticism but he was so insistent about this that I've always assumed it was true and that he did indeed not make the team Garvey was on at the very least.
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Garvey was a Spartan and the father to many children, some of which he is aware of. Those are HOF qualities to me.
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20 hours ago, lordstanley said:
Wilder than I even remember.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-09-24-tm-88-story.html
And 17 years after that, this story makes him out to be an even bigger douche.
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-apr-09-me-garvey9-story.html
Ha ha ha, he is such a douchebag. I didn't know about the stuff in the second article.
6 hours ago, Tenacious D said:
a spartan who had some moral failings and preached a good game while being kind of a hypocritical **** in real life?
you dont say...i bet that never happens anymore...
47 minutes ago, Buddha said:
Lighten up, Francis. It was a joke.
so was mine, francis.
Chili Mac Davis 104
On 11/5/2019 at 4:34 PM, Tenacious D said:
Steve Garvey is not my Padre.
leflore 88
He has really straight hair. Should be worth half a vote. That's about it though. Wasn't he on the Love Boat or Fantasy Island or one a dem shows? That's a full vote.
He also liked to peek back at the catcher to see the sign
Ron Cey nicknamed him "pee-pee hands" because he would never wash them after taking a whiz. Actually, it might have been Steve Yeager.
Went to MSU and was on Fantasy Island. You guys are dissing on him too hard
On 11/5/2019 at 1:33 PM, JackPine said:
Holly Horning from the Totally Tigers blog writes that each of the 16 members may vote for up-to-a-maximum of four players each. This means that a minimum of 12 of the 16 voters must include Whitaker as one of their four votes.
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2019/11/06/it-starts-at-home/#comments
Yes that's true... but they all get to talk about it first and convince each other. That allows for guys to sort of rank their votes and to ensure that someone doesn't vote for 4 "other" guys because they assume another one will be on everyone else's ballot so they leave him off theirs.
I wonder if Russia will influence the vote
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10 MIPTV takeaways: #8 a quiet drama
By Jesse Whittock
MIPDrama Screenings Jury panel
MIPTV's answer to the international boom in high-end drama was the inaugural MIPDrama Screenings event at the JW Marriot Hotel on the Croisette on April 3, one day before the market proper.
Organiser Reed MIDEM noted 350 buyers (later rounded up to 400) came and saw the twelve projects, which comprised Polish drama Bodo; Finland's Bordertown; Mediaset Espana's I Know Who You Are; Germany's Ku'damm 56; Russia's Mathilde, Medici: Masters of Florence from Italy; Public Enemy from Belgium; Chile's Ramona; and UK trio Victoria, The Secret and The A Word (though the latter is based on an Israeli script).
Public Enemy (pictured, below right) walked off with the Buyers' Choice Award (Coup de Coeur), with jury member and Sky acquisitions chief Sarah Wright (left, middle bottom) calling the dark, suspense drama a "brave", "fresh" and "innovative" effort.
The 10x60mins show, for pubcaster RTBF, comes from Playtime Films and Entre Chien et Loup and has Zodiak Rights attached as the distributor. The series follows an child killer, whose release from jail coincides with a new wave of murders. A conflicted female cop investigates as the local community plans to take justice into their own hands.
The event was probably the biggest talking drama talking point of the market, which was relatively quiet on the deal front. Monday morning did kick off with the news Netflix, which was reported to have no reps on the ground in Cannes, had acquired international rights to ITV 'British noir' Marcella from Cineflix Rights.
The streamer also scored second-window rights to English-language, French-produced period drama Versailles from Zodiak Rights, while Keshet International sold the BBC's remake of Israeli family drama The A Word to Sweden's SVT.
Conversely, the BBC, along with Amazon Prime Instant Video, acquired Irish soap Red Rock, and Channel 4's foreign-language on-demand service Walter Presents bought Keshet scripted pair The Baker and the Beauty and Milk & Honey.
Eastern European broadcaster SPI International bought shows from BBC Worldwide, NTV in Russia ordered a remake of Endemol Shine International's The Bridge, Zodiak Rights and Arise Pictures announced work on money laundering drama The Cleaners, and Red Arrow Entertainment Group revealed investment in new out Mad Rabbit Entertainment.
With no act of God or major M&A news dominating headlines, the deals caught attention, but it's fair to say there have been more dramatic weeks on the scripted front in Cannes.
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Netherlands confirmed 54 new monkeypox cases
The Netherlands has registered 54 new cases of the viral monkeypox virus. Twenty-six cases were registered last Monday (May 30).
On Tuesday (June 7), the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) confirmed 54 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the Netherlands. Health authorities are currently investigating how and why the disease is spreading in Europe.
By the end of May, 200 cases of monkeypox were confirmed outside endemic countries.
According to the RIVM's website, anyone can become infected with the virus after close contact with a person or animal with the disease. The virus can enter the body through the eyes, nose, mouth, or open wounds.
According to the latest news from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, there are now 321 confirmed cases in the EU and 557 cases worldwide.
The World Helath Organization (WHO) reported, since May 13 2022, and as of June 2 2022, 780 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported to or identified by WHO from 27 Member States across four WHO regions that are not endemic to the monkeypox virus.
Epidemiological investigations are ongoing. Most reported cases so far have been presented through sexual health or other health services in primary or secondary health care facilities and have involved mainly, but not exclusively, men who have sex with men (MSM).
As of May 2022, 202 confirmed monkeypox cases were reported in EU/EEA Member States. Cases have been reported from Spain (69), Portugal (59), Netherlands (20), Germany (16), France (12), Italy (9), Belgium (6), Czech Republic (4), Ireland (2), Sweden (2), Finland (1), Malta (1), Slovenia (1).
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Council Backs Budget to Build on Stanley's Success
24th January 2020 /0 Comments/in News /by Helen Richardson
THE AMBITIONS, concerns and passions of people in Stanley are placed at the heart of the 2020/21 budget, agreed this week [21 January] by the Town Council.
Councillors threw their weight behind the 2020/21 Budget, which includes a plan to carry out the most thorough consultation exercise ever carried out in the town and its surrounding areas.
"Three years ago, we made a pledge to the people of Stanley that their views would be listened to and acted upon," said Council Leader, Les Timbey. "What we want to do now is take that even further – we want to engage with them directly and learn not only what we can deliver for them as a Town Council, but what changes people want to see beyond our remit.
"We want to know about their ambitions for the town, what makes residents concerned, we want their views about their children's education, how care is provided…we want to create a Stanley Knowledge Bank and leverage the collective weight of the Council, councillors and officers to become agents for positive change, building on the success we have had over the last three years."
Investment has been made available for a series of regeneration projects in and around Stanley, all of which will be included in a "Stanley Masterplan", providing a blueprint for regeneration and development across the area.
Extra provision has also been made available for the voluntary sector, which is increasingly relied upon to bolster public service or, in some extreme cases, replace ones cut from public sector budgets.
The Town Council has also pledged to bring a Pantomime back to the Civic Hall in 2020, and has recruited a professional production team to stage the popular Christmas curtain raiser.
Among other projects approved is continued support for the popular "Play in the Park" events for children and parents during the summer holidays, Stanley's spectacular annual fireworks extravaganza and continued investment in the community wardens and environmental caretakers service.
The Council is also continuing with the Stanley Fund, that has delivered thousands of pounds of grant support to Stanley groups and organisations, since it launched last year.
Cllr Timbey explained how the new budget was once again designed to protect the most vulnerable, enhance the town's offer, but most of all put Stanley residents at the heart of decision-making.
"Every pound and penny we spend is done so with the sole intention of making things better for our residents, communities and businesses," said Cllr Timbey.
"We keep getting told by Government that its cruel and unrelenting austerity measures are over, but they are still being felt in Stanley and across County Durham.
"This Budget shows that Stanley Town Council will continue to back projects that have a significant impact on the lives of people in the Stanley area. Our focus remains on enhancing the environment, improving safety, supporting community projects and, once again, asking people what they want to see in Stanley and working with our partners to make sure the projects are delivered."
The Council has been forced to increase its precept by 2.99% from the 2019/20 Budget to keep in step with inflation.
"Any rise in taxation is not something we take lightly," added Cllr Timbey, "but we are confident what is a relatively small increase will deliver huge benefits for the community"
Deputy Leader, Cllr Mark Davinson, said: "I am proud of what this Council has achieved over the past three years and I wholeheartedly believe this Budget empowers us to build on the progress we've already made.
"While great strides have been made in public engagement, we expect the forthcoming consultation exercise to once again deliver some real key priorities for us to act upon."
Strategic Grant Funding for Women's Centre West Stanley Disaster Memorial Sunday 16th February 3.30pm


Our today's featured artist is faerienotions! Let's get to know her better and let yourself be inspired!
I'm a stay at home mom from Mississippi, didn't finish college, "life" got in the way. I've had mainly office jobs in the past before kids, and when we decided it was time for kids, I knew I needed to be home for them. I enjoy spending quality time with my family and I have plenty of time to work on my beading.
I enjoy reading fantasy books, and I'm also an avid poetry writer. I also enjoy hiking and crystal digging.
I like a wide variety of designs really. I tend to go with what speaks to me at the time. I am working on new designs now that are more simple in style, not so complex. I think the going trend is leaning more toward a simple design of late.
I find what drives me is the simple joy I feel in beading. There's a satisfaction in working with natural gemstones that I just can't get other ways. I love the energy and peace I feel when I work with my hands. It's a great distraction from every day life.
I am passionate about a number of things actually. One is Autism Awareness, and you will occasionally see Awareness items in my shop. I have 3 children, 2 boys and a girl. My 2 boys are on the autism spectrum. I'm also passionate about my religious beliefs. As a pagan, I believe that gemstones have metaphysical energy and I like to impart that information on to my customers.
I started beading for the sheer joy of it. I started to receive so many compliments around my jewelry that I decided to take the big step forward into owning my own Etsy shop.
My eventual goal is to grow bigger than Etsy and into my own store. I would love to see other department stores carry my items as a small name brand.
In 5 years I would like to see myself in small retail shops or with a small retail storefront.
I create handcrafted artisan jewelry using natural semi-precious gemstones.
I want to show that there can be a purpose for jewelry, a function, not just a pretty look.
I would like to think that I reach a wider variety of customers, that my "ideal" customer could range from a 20-30 something pagan, to a 40 something business woman. Regardless of a person's belief in the energy that lies behind gemstones, the styles that I try to portray in my jewelry is aimed at all walks of life, from the young at heart to the older and more mature.
I would like to be best known for creating jewelry that is not only pleasing to look at but that contains positive energy.
I think what makes my shop unique is the fact that I try to blend the pagan aspects of jewelry along side the trendy side. I have a great sense of texture and color that I try to impart into each piece that I make. I want every item to be fashionable and unique, and I want every item description to carry the information about the metaphysical beliefs of each stone.
I started beading 6 years ago, quite by accident. A good friend of mine gave me a necklace, and it broke. Instead of telling her about it, I decided to try and fix it on my own. When I discovered I had a knack for it, I ordered some supplies and gave it a whirl. I soon discovered that it was a sheer joy to bead. I have bipolar and Aspergers. Having this outlet for me, a joy in my life, is a sanity saver. It gives me an escape from the every day life I deal with. I get such a high from working with natural gemstones. The feel of them in my hands, the energy the impart to me, it brings me a peace I haven't found anywhere else. With out it, I'm not sure where I'd be right now.
I would think my jewelry is sought out for a couple of reasons, whether it be the simple need for something pretty, or the more complex need for a piece of jewelry whose gemstones' metaphysical properties will help with what problems my clientele may face at that moment in time. My jewelry would serve both needs well.
Natural gemstones hold a simple beauty and quality that can't be beat. You can own jewelry to look your best and feel great about it as well. Gemstones can work for you to make you feel amazing, as well as look it.


Yesterday I saw the Seattle-based indie rock band, Band of Horses perform. They were excellent, a really nice show. The leader of the band, singer Ben Bridwell was very energetic and it was really cool hearing his signature high-voice in live action. The played some new songs which sounded interesting and of course we saw them perform classics such as "The Funeral", "The Great Salt Lake", "Wicked Gil", "Is there a ghost" and "No one's gonna love you". I was highly satisfied, even bought a t-shirt.
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An Untold Story behind Mandela
by Brian Stiller. June 7, 2014
People sometimes say "the church shouldn't be involved in politics." But love of neighbour always has political implications. This story shows how Christian principles of leadership, peace-making and prayer defused a political powder-keg.
I stood in the cell where Nelson Mandela spent eighteen of his twenty-seven imprisoned years. While it now appeared unremarkable, it still seemed somewhat hallowed. As we walked about Robben Island, just off the South African coast near Cape Town, I tried to imagine Mandela's feelings and to hear his many conversations with colleagues of the African National Congress (ANC). There must have been a sense of futility mingled with hope for their cause.
The end of apartheid The transition from white minority power over both the black and colored majority is a story like none other. A political system called apartheid had evolved through the early years of the twentieth century and came to full bloom in the 1960s. As its laws became more repressive and absurd, Mandela led the underground resistance and was eventually convicted by the white courts, as were many of his ANC associates. As the resistance grew to rebellion, the government finally realized that the laws needed changing and they eventually consulted Mandela while in prison. They promised his soon release and general elections to be held in 1994.
In 1990 the world watched and wondered as Mandela left prison and boarded a ferry to cross to Cape Town. His peaceful presence, his measured words, his respect for his captors and his carefully considered convictions showed that he was a leader of a different stripe. His mature wisdom and gracious manner suggested how he might someday govern.
This is the story that we all saw. But behind it was another story less reported in the major media. After so many decades of harsh rule under apartheid, the oppressed majority could have easily pursued retribution. And yet, their antagonisms were focused primarily on their own people, for the black community was divided. Mandela led the ANC while Buthelezi, chief of the large Zulu tribe in South Africa, led the Independence Freedom Party (IFP). The two sides were at each other's throats, with killings on a regular basis.
South Africa was ruled by people who were steeped in the doctrines of the Dutch Reformed Church mixed with their need to survive as a majority. This had certain similarities to the position of early settlers in the United States who perpetuated the practice of slavery while trying to defending it biblically. But there were other spiritual influences in South Africa, one of the most dominant being the legacy of Andrew Murray, a minister who had died in 1917 but had left a rich heritage of Christian thinking in his more than 240 books. He is still read and appreciated around the world for his writings on prayer.
The threat of tribal violence As the Christian leaders in South Africa saw the conflict that was likely to happen, they mobilized in an effort of prayer for a peaceful resolution in a time of momentous change. At the same time, the leaders of the ANC and the IFP knew that the violence had to stop and they agreed to invite Henry Kissinger from the United States and Lord Carrington from Britain to assist in mediation. Adding to the foment was Buthelezi's threat to forbid Zulus to vote in the coming election. This meant that when Mandela was elected—a forgone conclusion—Buthelezi could then declare that the election was illegitimate since a major tribe wasn't part of the vote. This would, in effect, make Mandela a president without a mandate, an accusation which could rally the troops to further conflict, at the very time the white laws of apartheid were crumbling. What was seen as a wonderful transition was turning into a nightmare.
Mandela and Michael Cassidy
It was Michael Cassidy, a South African leader of African Enterprise, who saw the futility of high level mediation without also relying on God's intervention. He reached out to Washington Okumu, a Christian professor from Kenya who was often called "the gentle giant" to join in the negotiations.
On April 14, 1994, thirteen days before the election, Kissinger and Carrington boarded planes to head home, with Kissinger offering a prediction that a million people would die in what he saw as a coming civil war.
Michael Cassidy went into action and rented a stadium in Durban and prayer meetings began to happen all over South Africa. While the prayer meetings were going on, Washington Okumu worked all night with the IFP to find a way to avoid the conflict. With an agreement in hand, he sped to the airport in Johannesburg to get Chief Buthelezi's endorsement, but he arrived too late. The Chief has already left; at least he thought he had. A few minutes into the flight his pilot said they had an instrument problem and had to return to Johannesburg. Washington Okumu got his meeting with Buthelezi.
Preparing the way for a Cyrus On April 17, 25,000 people turned out for prayer at the Durban stadium, matched by smaller prayer groups around the country. And in the VIP lounge Washington Okumu and Buthelezi had final discussions on a settlement with President de Klerk, hammering out a plan while thousands were in prayer for a peaceful settlement.
Ten days later elections were held. The chief allowed his Zulu people to vote. Mandela was elected and not one person died from tribal conflict.
The convergence of leadership, skill and a will to pray brought change to a nation racked by decades of cruelty. Into that world at a time of enormous potential for good came a threat so severe that the country could have been torn apart. Michael Cassidy provided Christian leadership. Washington Okumu, a scholar of Christian faith, lent his considerable skill in negotiating. Thousands upon thousands reached out in prayer for their nation, believing that the Spirit would intervene in ways no one could predict. And God had his Cyrus, Mandela, to lead the people through the coming days.
Brian C. Stiller, Global Ambassador, The World Evangelical Alliance May 2014
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Several days ago, I had an exchange over email about how to pitch Lotus Connections to a customer in the Energy Industry. This is a summary of the ideas that Ted Stanton, Laurisa Rodriguez, and myself came up with.
What seems to be a common thread in the Energy Industry is that it's facing an Aging Workforce. This is something that I first ran into when I met a customer in this same industry in Rio de Janeiro a couple of months ago. In this case, the pain points for customers are that they fear they will be affected by brain drain. How do you capture this knowledge before it's gone? Well, with social software, of course!
I consider myself a seeker and a contributor. I am always looking for an expert on something and I like to share my content. Before I adopted social software, however, I found myself turned off by the Knowledge Management (KM) solutions that existed within my enterprise. We had way too many databases. I kept asking myself: "Where should I post my content?" "Where are users searching for content?" "Why don't I have access to some databases?" "Why doesn't any of the existing databases have keywords/categories appropriate for my content?", etc. I'm sure these frustrations are shared by others as well.
Profiles - Can be extremely valuable even if users don't manually populate information as much of the data can be pulled from existing enterprise data sources. The ability to integrate profile searches from email clients is something any age group likes.
Communities - Owners of Communities can invite and recommend communities to other employees. Forums are extremely powerful and communities can become the place where people ask questions to a larger audience. Everyday people ask me questions, I advise them to check the forum and if you don't get what you need, create a post.
Blogs - It only takes 1 person on a team to share information. If you have a 10 person team and 9 of them don't blog (over 50 crowd), that's OK. It only takes 1 person to take the best practices and lessened learned from the team and share them across the enterprise. This is kind of informal mentoring.
Dogear - No brainier. Everyone has bookmarks. There is relatively no difference between bookmarking locally in a browser or through Dogear. Need to show users how easy it is to get started. Adding a "Dogear This" button to all internal web pages and integrating Dogear search results with the existing enterprise search engine starts viral adoption. When people ask me for links, I tell them to go search Dogear first.
Activities - While this may be tough for baby boomers to adopt, the key is to find advocates of all ages. Once these advocates understand the technology and how to collaborate effectively with it, inevitably others will follow as they get added to subsequent activities.
Finally, any social software solution that follows the 10 principles of social software architecture must be easy to use. This simplicity reduces the time that it takes to learn how to use social software, it gets users on board more rapidly, and increases adoption. Lotus Connections, for example, was designed with usability in mind. It's really easy to use!


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It sounds crisp and refreshing, I like it, but I can't say I love it. I feel like I've heard it before...may be more time is needed. The sound is similar to Touch Yello, and I've been hoping that a direction might change, but need to hear the full album first.
I like it, as you say it is more in the style of Touch rather than the earlier stuff, from what I had read the album is going back to earlier styles so as you also say, maybe its best heard as a whole rather than in slices.
I like it, and am looking forward to the album. I've pre-ordered it online, hopefully it will arrive in Australia before I travel to Europe for the concert!
The last track, "Frau Tonium", is listed on one web site as "Fran Tonium" - so now we know her first name!


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Q: What is the best way to handle dictionaries in python? I need to run a script on a lot of files. I'm trying to build a library of data so I won't have to redo the computations again. Right now I'm using json dump to output the results of each file as a txt containing a dictionary as follows:
{"ARG": [98.1704330444336, 41.769107818603516, 73.10748291015625, 45.386558532714844, 66.13928985595703, 170.6997833251953, 181.3068084716797, 163.4752960205078, 105.4854507446289], "LEU": [28.727693557739258, 37.46043014526367, 13.47089672088623, 53.70556640625, 4.947306156158447, 0.17834201455116272], "ASP": [], "THR": [82.61577606201172, 66.58378601074219], "ILE": [114.99510192871094, 0.0, 41.7198600769043], "CYS": [], "LYS": [132.67730712890625, 34.025794982910156, 116.17617797851562, 95.01632690429688], "PHE": [2.027207136154175, 14.673666000366211, 33.46115493774414], "VAL": [], "SER": [87.324462890625, 100.39542388916016, 20.75590705871582, 49.42512893676758], "ASN": [115.7877197265625, 68.15550994873047, 79.04554748535156, 62.12760543823242], "MET": [], "TRP": [5.433267593383789], "GLN": [103.35163879394531, 12.17470932006836, 83.19425201416016, 81.73150634765625, 31.622051239013672], "PRO": [116.5839614868164], "TYR": [143.76821899414062], "GLU": [32.767948150634766, 112.40697479248047, 151.73361206054688, 53.77445602416992, 137.96853637695312, 137.53512573242188], "ALA": [81.7466812133789, 59.530941009521484, 30.13962173461914, 88.2237319946289], "GLY": [68.45809936523438], "HIS": []}

I can reload the dictionary again with json load. I'm trying to know what the best way to handle my data is, knowing that I will be using all these txt files to join them into one huge dictionary. The keys will be the same in all dictionaries. I will try to append all these "list" values into one big list as value for each key. I will do some mathematical operations, addition, division, draw histograms, clustering,..etc.
I want to know how you would do it, and if what I described above is going to be inefficient or computationally expensive giving that the data will be huge.

A: As always it depends. If you are sure that there will be a lot of data, you can consider using pandas library for python (http://pandas.pydata.org/).
It is very powerful data analysis library and it enables you to do additions, divisions, histograms etc. directly on it's data types. I found it very helpful and easy to use when solving issues similar (I believe) to yours.
If you go with this solution you can use pandas' DataFrame objects (instead of pythons dict) to store data and do all mentioned operations on this object.
Pandas data types also have a nice interfacec for writing to/reading from files (i.e. DataFrame.to_json(...))

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There are a variety of home security companies in Christiansburg, VA, each with their own pricing structure; this allows you to find one that meets your needs and budget. Expect that the price of your home security system will depend on your monitoring plan, installation and the system your get. Installation charges can be free (when you install yourself), up to about $200. For equipment, some companies offer a basic system free of charge when you sign up for monitoring. A basic system, which you own after purchasing, tends to run about $230, though it may vary in price depending on the company and your needs. You could spend anywhere from $29.99 up to $200 a month for monitoring fees.
Wireless home security systems are a popular choice for Christiansburg, VA homeowners for three reasons: no drilling, no holes in the walls, and no unnecessary wires. Because the components communicate wirelessly, it's quick and easy to set up your system, and it's easier to re-configure if you move to another location. Traditional home security systems typically use phone lines or high-speed internet connections. Wireless home security systems use cellular uplinks, ensuring a connection between your system and the monitoring center. That way, a burglar can't cut any wires to disable your security system, ensuring extra safety.
It's never been easier to keep an eye on everything at home from anywhere. Many homeowners in Christiansburg, VA use security cameras to be able to check in from anywhere. When you choose the right security camera, be it indoor, outdoor, motion-activated or night vision, you will be able to keep an eye on visitors, pets and children through convenient remote viewing options. Remote access to your home security system allows you to receive updates via text or email, and you can even view real-time footage from your mobile device or computer. There's a security camera solution that's just right for your home security needs.
Take advantage of smart home automation and stop wasting time worrying about what might be taking place at home. While it's true that home automation can feel like it's right out of a science fiction movie, you can get smart home features today, including the ability to control your lights, appliances, thermostat, locks, and security system from your smartphone. No longer will you have to wonder whether you left an appliance on or locked the front door on your way out. You control your home and security system in Christiansburg, VA; with smart home automation as long as you have a smartphone, computer, or web-enabled device, you're in control. The ability to create unique text and email notifications can alert you when the housekeeper arrives, if the kids open a medicine cabinet, or they enter the backyard pool area. Once you have smart home automation, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.


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 * @link http://goboo.de
 */
goboo.Booking = function() {
	var name;
	var mobile;
	var email;
	var street;
	var postcode;
	var city;
	var slots;
	var attendance;
	var players;
	var exclusive;
	var preferredModes;
	var notes;

	/**
	 * Get the contact name of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getName
	 * @access public
	 * @returns string
	 */
	this.getName = function() {
		return name;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact name of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setName
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setName = function(newName) {
		name = newName;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the contact mobile phone number of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getMobile
	 * @access public
	 * @returns Date
	 */
	this.getMobile = function() {
		return mobile;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact mobile phone number of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setMobile
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setMobile = function(newMobile) {
		mobile = newMobile;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the contact email address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getEmail
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getEmail = function() {
		return email;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact email address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setEmail
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setEmail = function(newEmail) {
		email = newEmail;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the contact street address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getStreet
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getStreet = function() {
		return street;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact street address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setStreet
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setStreet = function(newStreet) {
		street = newStreet;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the contact postcode address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getPostcode
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getPostcode = function() {
		return postcode;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact postcode address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setPostcode
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setPostcode = function(newPostcode) {
		postcode = newPostcode;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the contact city address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getCity
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getCity = function() {
		return city;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the contact city address of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setCity
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setCity = function(newCity) {
		city = newCity;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the slots of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getSlots
	 * @access public
	 * @returns string
	 */
	this.getSlots = function() {
		return slots;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the slot of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setSlots
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setSlots = function(newSlots) {
		slots = newSlots;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the attendance of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getAttendance
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getAttendance = function() {
		return attendance;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the attendance of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setAttendance
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setAttendance = function(newAttendance) {
		attendance = newAttendance;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the players of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getPlayers
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getPlayers = function() {
		return players;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the players of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setPlayers
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setPlayers = function(newPlayers) {
		players = newPlayers;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the exclusive of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getExclusive
	 * @access public
	 * @returns bool
	 */
	this.isExclusive = function() {
		return exclusive;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the exclusive of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setExclusive
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setExclusive = function(newExclusive) {
		exclusive = newExclusive;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the preferredModes of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getPreferredModes
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getPreferredModes = function() {
		return preferredModes;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the preferredModes of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setPreferredModes
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setPreferredModes = function(newPreferredModes) {
		preferredModes = newPreferredModes;
	};

	/**
	 * Get the notes of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#getNotes
	 * @access public
	 * @returns int
	 */
	this.getNotes = function() {
		return notes;
	};

	/**
	 * Set the notes of the booking.
	 *
	 * @memberof goboo.Booking
	 * @alias goboo.Booking#setNotes
	 * @access public
	 */
	this.setNotes = function(newNotes) {
		notes = newNotes;
	};
};


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import json
import logging
import os
import re
import shutil
import time
import tarfile
import zipfile

from pycuckoo.cuckooapi import CuckooAPI

class CuckooUtils():

    def __init__(self, baseurl, apikey='', proxies={}, verify=True):
        self.baseurl = baseurl
        if self.baseurl[-1] == '/':
            self.baseurl = self.baseurl[:-1]
        self.apikey = apikey
        self.proxies = proxies
        self.verify = verify
        self.log = logging.getLogger()
        self.cuckoo = CuckooAPI(self.baseurl, proxies=proxies, verify=verify)

    def set_proxy(self, http, https):
        self.proxies = {
            'http': http,
            'https': https,
        }
        self.cuckoo.set_proxy(http, https)

    def track_task_until_completed(self, task_id):
        status = ''
        last_status = ''
        while status != 'reported':
            status = self.cuckoo.get_task_status(task_id)
            if status != last_status:
                self.log.info('Status changed to {0}'.format(status))
                last_status = status
            if status == 'error':
                return False
            if status == 'failed_analysis':
                return False
            if status == 'stopped':
                return False
            if status != 'reported':
                time.sleep(2)
        return True

    def download_results(self, target_dir, task_id):
        # Delete the directory first
        if os.path.exists(target_dir):
            shutil.rmtree(target_dir)
        if not os.path.exists(target_dir):
            os.makedirs(target_dir)
        self.log.info('Downloading json report for task_id '
                      '{0}'.format(task_id))
        report = self.cuckoo.get_task_report(task_id)
        if not report:
            self.log.error('No report found when downloading results for '
                           'task_id {0}'.format(task_id))
        # We want to save a report as report_X.json depending on how many
        # reports exist
        report_num = 0
        report_path = os.path.join(target_dir,
                                   'report_{0}.json'.format(report_num))
        while os.path.exists(report_path):
            report_num += 1
        with open(report_path, 'w') as fp:
            json.dump(report, fp, indent=2)

        self.log.info('Downloading procmemory for task_id {0}'.format(task_id))
        memory_dir = os.path.join(target_dir, 'memory')
        result = self.cuckoo.get_task_procmemory(task_id, memory_dir)
        # If everything was correct, now we are going to extract the .tar.bz2
        # if result:
        #    self._extract_cuckoo_tarbz2_archive(memory_bz2_file, memory_dir)
        #    self.log.info('Finished downloading procmemory for task_id '
        #                  '{0}'.format(task_id))

        self.log.info('Downloading dropped files for task_id '
                      '{0}'.format(task_id))
        dropped_files_bz2 = os.path.join(target_dir,
                                         'dropped',
                                         'dropped.tar.bz2')
        dropped_dir = os.path.join(target_dir, 'dropped')
        result = self.cuckoo.get_task_dropped_files(task_id, dropped_files_bz2)
        if result:
            self._extract_cuckoo_tarbz2_archive(dropped_files_bz2, dropped_dir)
            self.log.info('Finished downloading dropped files for task_id '
                          '{0}'.format(task_id))

    def _extract_cuckoo_tarbz2_archive(self, archive_path, target_path):
        """
        Extracts the archive provided into target_path and first level .zip
        files. Removes any the tarbz2 and the first level zips.

        :param archive_path: the .tar.bz2  archive to extract
        :param target_path: the location to extract the files
        """
        # Now let's try to extract it as a bz2 archive
        try:
            first_level_zips = []
            re_dmp = re.compile(r'([0-9a-zA-Z.]+)\.zip')
            tar_archive = tarfile.open(name=archive_path)
            tar_archive.extractall(path=target_path)
            tar_archive.close()
            for zipped_file in os.listdir(target_path):
                zip_match = re_dmp.match(zipped_file)
                if zip_match:
                    self.log.info('Writing file {}'.format(zip_match.group(0)))
                    first_level_zips.append(zipped_file)
                    # Now we unzip the file to the target_path
                    zip_ref = zipfile.ZipFile(os.path.join(target_path,
                                                           zipped_file), 'r')
                    zip_ref.extractall(target_path)
                    zip_ref.close()

            # Now we can remove all the .zip and .tar.bz2 archives so we don't
            # waste space
            for zip_remove in first_level_zips:
                os.remove(zip_remove)
            os.remove(archive_path)

        except Exception as e:
            self.log.warning('Problem extracting archives for the '
                             'file {0}. Error: {1}'.format(archive_path, e))

    def get_all_valid_tags(self):
        """
        Returns all valid tags from all available cuckoo machines

        :returns: set() - all valid tags
        """
        machines_list = self.cuckoo.get_machines_list()
        valid_tags = set()
        if 'data' not in machines_list:
            return None
        for machine in machines_list['data']:
            if 'tags' in machine:
                for tag in machine['tags']:
                    valid_tags.add(tag)
        return valid_tags


The single observation I would offer for your consideration is that some things are beyond your control. You can lose your health to illness or accident, you can lose your wealth to all manner of unpredictable sources. What is not easily stolen from you without your cooperation is your principles and your values. They are your most precious possessions and, if carefully selected and nurtured, will well serve you and your fellow man. Society's future will depend on a continuous improvement program on the human character.


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Persian tv weekly highlights 7/23
Reaching Millions of Television Viewers in Iran Each Week
Washington, D.C. – July 23, 2007 . . . Major stories include Iran's airing of the so called "confessions" of two Iranian American academics, exclusive reaction from Lee Hamilton, president of the Woodrow Wilson Center, reaction from Members of Congress including Reps. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Brad Sherman (D-CA); The announcement of a new round of U.S-Iran talks in Baghdad over the future security of Iraq, live coverage of Sunday's parliamentary elections in Turkey; an update on the jailed Iranian labor leader Mansour Osanloo, and the ongoing talks over North Korea's nuclear program.
PNN broke normal programming format to cover the extraordinary airing of Iran's state television broadcast video featuring two detained Iranian-Americans, Woodrow Wilson Center's Haleh Esfandiari and Open Society Institute's Kian Tajbakhsh, late Wednesday and Thursday. The televised interviews were part of a documentary titled "In the Name of Democracy", which sought to link the academics to the US push to bring about a "Velvet Revolution" in Iran. Managing Editor Ali Sajjadi appeared on Late Edition immediately following the airing of the documentary, noted what had been said by both Esfandiari and Tajbakhsh and that there appeared to be no connection with the footage of Eastern European democracy movements that followed. This appeared to be an attempt by the Iranian government to create circumstantial evidence to prove that they were attempting a "Velvet Revolution" in Iran. Sajjadi believed the attempt unsuccessful, as they were not making a connection between what Esfandiari and Tajbakhsh said and the work of the people in Eastern Europe. Sajjadi discounted the credibility of the "confessions" because "we don't know under what circumstances the so called confessions occurred and in democracies these sorts of things don't happen. People don't take them seriously." Human Rights Watch expressed concern that Iranian authorities used coercive means to compel the two to make incriminating statements.
In an exclusive interview on PNN, Woodrow Wilson Center President Lee Hamilton questioned the justification for their detention and demanded their release. "She (Esfandiari) has nothing to do with anything that might undermine the Iranian regime. Haleh is innocent. She is just a scholar that works hard to build bridges between the American people and the people of the Middle East, including Iran. She was on a personal visit to Iran. " Hamilton added that while the Woodrow Wilson Center receives a portion of its funding from the Congress and it promotes dialogue between the U.S. and Iranian people, it is not established to promote U.S. government policy. PNN Correspondent Vafa Mostaghim broke into normal discussion format on News Talk immediately following his on camera interview on Wednesday to report Hamilton's reaction. The taped interview followed on Thursday.
In a live interview broadcast Thursday on News & Views, State Department spokesman Frank Finver said, "What the regime in Iran is doing right now is a blatant example of human rights violation and reflects badly on the regime. Right now we are watching to see what Iran is doing and we want Iran to release the detainees as soon as possible. We ask the Congress for budget for institutions that promote democracy and we exchange information and we have dialogue. This is not necessarily about Iran but other countries of the world as well."
In an interview with the Persian News Network, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) stated "I don't think confessions after solitary confinement, intimidations, threats, and probable torture should be taken seriously by the Iranian people… If saying Iran should have a free democracy is a threat to the regime then what does that about the regime?" Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) added, "The Government of Iran appears to have a kidnapping problem. First kidnapping British sailors and now kidnapping a poor mother who is a democracy advocate… It would be amazing if great Iranian state was threatened by one sixty year old woman."
In an exclusive live interview with News and Views, James Jeffrey, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in charge of Iran policy, discussed the proposed second round of Baghdad talks between the US and Iran on Iraq's security. Mr. Jeffrey conveyed that the US will relay its concerns about Iranian support for sectarian militants and EFP (explosively-formed penetrator) networks supplying lethal bombs to militias fighting American and Iraqi forces. He added that the US would demand Iran end this support so the Iraqis can establish security in their country. On another topic, Mr. Jefffrey said the US is appalled by the Iranians attempt to broadcast "confessions" made by imprisoned American-Iranians Haleh Esfandiari and Kian Tajbakhsh. He asserts that the US believes they are no threat to the regime and calls on their immediate release, and adds Iran should release another imprisoned American -Iranian Ali Sahkeri. Similarly the regime should let Nazzy Azima, the Radio Farda reporter who is barred from exiting the country, leave by her own free will. Jeffrey disputed the contention that the cause for their mistreatment is the US support for Democracy in Iran through funds appropriated by the US Congress. In reaction to Congressman Tom Lantos strong desire to visit Iran for talks with the responsible members of the Iranian government and parliament, Jeffrey said the Congressman is free to do whatever he wants to do in this regard, but cautioned against the trip while there are still Iranian-Americans held by the regime.
Speaking to News & Views regarding the second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran, Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) said, "They say in the English language talk is cheap which is true in both respect. It doesn't cost to talk to Iran and on the same time I don't put a lot of faith that those talk will lead to a diminution in Iranian support for terrorists, particularly Shiite terrorist. These roadside bombs with the high technology design to pierce armor have one particular source and that is the Islamic republic of Iran and a government there that is trying to facilitate the death of Americans." Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) added, "We should always talk to Iran but we should not only talk about what is happening in Iraq, we should also talk about Iran's funding of Hezbollah which is attacking the democracy of Lebanese people. I think we should support the elected government of Lebanon and foreign influences should not attack that young democracy."
PNN reported live from Istanbul, Turkey on the parliamentary elections on Sunday where the ruling party of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a broad victory taking nearly half of the total vote in what became a referendum on the future of Turkish democracy. Mr. Erdogan's Justice and Development party took 47 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results. The election was significant in a country where secular and Islamic forces are vying for power and future of the country. VOA correspondent Nazzy Beglari reported live on both Saturday and Sunday from Istanbul, Turkey. She reported on the turnout and the major issues surrounding the election. There are approximately 700,000 Iranians living in Turkey and Beglari spoke to several. A man said the he is not afraid of the current turnout because they have seen the ruling party in power and they have shown that they are not a threat to democracy. However other Iranians are afraid that the ruling party would afterwards establish a Islamic Republic kind regime as of the type in Iran.
Speaking to News and Views Dr. Touraj Atabaki, Professor of History of the Middle East and Central Asia, Leiden University, the Netherlands said "I think Mr. Erdogan and his party are anxious to foster closer ties with the European Union as we saw in his first term as Prime Minister. He would like Turkey to play a role in diffusing crises in the region and also looks to the West for support in dealing with Turkey's Kurdish problem. Above all, he would like to reassure the West that his Islamist party derives its legitimacy from the electoral support of the Turkish people and is working to pave the way for further reform in the Turkish body politic." Dr. Reza Taghizade, lecturer of political science and international relations at the University Aberdeen in Scotland, and who recently returned from visiting Turkey, told Roundtable with You that Mr. Erdogan's victory was a forgone conclusion and that only its margin was in question. "He is obviously running on his economic track-record. He has been able to cure Turkey's sick economy, lower the rate of inflation, and raise the standard living of average Turk." In response to anchor Ali Farhoodi's question that the Prime Minister's detractors believe that he has a hidden agenda to turn the country into a theocratic state, Dr. Taghizadeh said that the Turkish Prime Minister has pledged to safeguard the country's secular traditions. Although he added that Mr. Erdogan's past statements and his previous membership in an Islamist political party (Refah Party) has created a lot misgivings about his true intentions.
This week the Teamsters International Union publicly expressed outrage over the arrest and detention of Iranian labor leader Mansour Osanloo, president of the Vahed Bus Workers' Union in Tehran. Mr. Osanloo was beaten and abducted by Iranian security officials on July 10th and is being held in the Evin prison. He was been an outspoken critic of the regime in Tehran and an advocate for labor rights in Iran. He was a guest on News & Views last month from London while attending an international labor conference. The Teamsters demanded his immediate and unconditional release. Leslie Miller, a spokesperson for the Teamsters told News & Views, "His assault and kidnapping are a deliberate violation of his union rights and an attempt to intimidate union supporters in Iran. We are joining unions around the world in protesting this violation of human and union rights."
PNN reported on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Syria where he met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Thursday and pledged to strengthen the alliance between their countries. Ahmadinejad also met Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah in the Syrian capital. The backing Syria and Iran give to the Lebanese Shi'ite movement is the key to their alliance. "The relation with Syria is progressing daily and in every field and along all lines," Ahmadinejad told reporters. Parviz Dastmalchi, a human rights activist and victim of an assassination attempt by the Islamic Republic of Iran, told News Talk, "The foreign policy of The Islamic Republic of Iran from its outset has always been based on anti-Western cultural values, and the export of Iranian revolution."
Persian News Network reported on the North Korean nuclear negotiations. The South Korean envoy to six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program says Pyongyang is willing to fully declare and disable its nuclear facilities by the end of this year, perhaps within the next five to six months. Envoy Chun Yung-woo feels "there are some expected obstacles, but also there might be obstacles that we don't know because this is a road that nobody has ever walked on. How to remove obstacles that may be hidden on that road, and how to draw a map to get there is our task." Envoys from the two Koreas, China, Japan, Russia and the United States have spent the day talking about the next steps in a deal to disarm Pyongyang's nuclear program. Under the agreement, Pyongyang is to completely dismantle its nuclear programs and declare its nuclear stock in return for energy aid and possible political benefits. The chief U.S. negotiator, Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill, described today's talks as open and substantive, but he identified some potential difficulties. " We have got a long road ahead of us with many steps," said Hill, "so let's see how quickly we can take those steps, and let's see how much ground we can cover."
The chief U.S. negotiator to six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear program says China is expected to propose a timetable for North Korea's nuclear disarmament. Meanwhile, U.N. inspectors this week confirmed that North Korea had shut down its main Yongbyon nuclear facility - a first step in February's deal for the country to end its nuclear aspirations in exchange for fuel and diplomatic incentives. The talks began Wednesday and were to wrap up today, but Japanese officials say they will likely continue into Friday. North Korea is next expected to permanently disable the Yongbyon complex and reveal its nuclear stocks and activities. Christopher Hill, the chief U.S. negotiator says, "So, we did okay in the first phase with the understanding that we missed just about every deadline and we don't want to do that anymore. So, I guess we have to be careful about deadlines. But if you don't have deadlines you will never get stuff done. So we have to balance that." North Korea has begun receiving 50-thousand tons of oil from South Korea as a reward for the shutdown, and is to eventually receive the equivalent of a total of one million (m) tons for disabling its nuclear facilities under a February agreement among the six countries.
This week's History Channel specials included, "Mothers of Invention", extraordinary stories of unrecognized American women inventors --- and their well-recognized inventions that we can't live without; a documentary on the life of scientist Charles Darwin, his travails and his theory of evolution; an examination of the deadly 2004 tsunami that devastated Indonesia and Sri Lanka, "through the eyes of people who lived through it and scientists now studying its course." Other documentaries profiled celebrated science fiction writer H.G. Wells and his work. Between 1895 and 1946 Wells wrote 165 full-length books. He forecast everything from chemical warfare and the atom bomb to computer chips and modern birth control. Benjamin Franklin: Citizen of the World revealed all the facets of this remarkable man--a man of science, a man of letters, a politician and diplomat, the son of a Boston soap boiler who through intelligence, talent and industry, rose to become a figure whom many have called the first citizen of the Eighteenth Century.
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History Channel programming opens PNN's daily six-hour Persian-television block with news headlines followed by various History Channel programs, translated and narrated in Farsi, that illustrate the cultural fabric and political landscape of the United States. News and Views, which debuted in 2003, is a two hour-long program featuring correspondent reports, interviews and the top news stories from Washington and around the world. News and Views is followed by Roundtable with You, Late Edition and NewsTalk, all one-hour shows that together constitute a five-hour daily block of Persian-language television broadcast by satellite to Iran. Roundtable with You, which debuted on television in 1996, takes calls from viewers and features a wide variety of guests discussing issues ranging from popular culture to politics. Late Edition, a youth-oriented program which first aired in July 2006, looks at major world events and issues of interest to young people. NewsTalk, which went on the air in October 2006, opens with a brief recap of the day's top headlines followed by a panel of experts discussing the day's top news stories. NewsTalk features in-depth discussions of the issues of greatest concern to Iranians and closes with a segment on worldwide media coverage of Iran.
Persian News Network shows complement PNN's daily radio broadcasts and Radio Farda, a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week, youth-oriented radio program that is a joint project of VOA and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
VOA's PNN language Internet site is at www.VOANews.com/persian.


Croatian shipyard Uljanik has received a letter of intent from Italian shipyard group Palumbo Group to participate in the process of restructuring and diversification of the company.
Palumbo is the second potential strategic partner to show interest in Uljanik's restructuring following Croatian multi-sector investment group Kermas Energija submitting a similar letter of intent to Uljanik in December.
According to a release by the government of Croatia, the management of the Uljanik shipyard has submited a proposal to the country's economy ministry in November for the restructuring of the Uljanik Group which involves finding a strategic partner to ensure the long-term sustainability of the company's business operations. The shipyard had incurred significant losses in the past few years despite the fact that it had secured plenty of orders.


I always like to scrounge around yard sales in hope of finding a beer can or two. This is a classic example of a can converted into a useful workshop tool to hold paint brushes, screwdrivers, or other odds and ends. This Hamms can is in great shape, and makes a fine addition to the museum with or without its contents!


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"If We Build It, They Will Come. Place of Our Dreams."
That is the theme for the Phelps County Development Corporation's annual meeting on Thursday, March 31, at Holdrege's new Sun Theater & Event venue.
The evening will be a celebration of dreaming big and will honor and inspire those who have invested in the future of PCDC and Phelps County.
"We want to set the stage for engaging the community and encourage community leaders to take responsibility for shaping the community for the future," PCDC Executive Director Ron Tillery said. "Nobody else is going to come in here and do it for us. We are the ones who will have to make that happen."
In addition to the regular annual business meeting, the evening will celebrate the 108 investors who pledged more than $1 million to support the work of PCDC for the next five years in the GROW37 Partnership Campaign.
"We set a new record for investment in PCDC," Tillery said. "The net amount has pushed past the amounts of Prosperity Project 1 and Prosperity Project 2 so it's been a very successful campaign. We have a few pending investments out there, so that number will increase when those come in. We have a really good story to tell."
The GROW37 Partnership campaign started in early 2021 with the goal of raising funds to support PCDC's five-year strategic plan to recruit targeted industries, support current businesses, improve the quality of life and create a strong brand.
The money raised in the campaign pays for PCDC administrative expenses so that LB840 sales tax funds are funneled directly to local economic development programs, such as GO! HOME, GO! DREAM and GO! BUSINESS grants, high-demand scholarships and Iron Horse Industrial Park expenses.
"One of the things that was different about this year's campaign is that it was conducted by local people," Tillery said. "We didn't have an out-of-state consultant come in. We kept it internal with a local representative, and everything worked much better. I think the investors appreciated it and consequently, we exceeded our goal."
Tillery said the newly renovated Sun Theater is an especially appropriate location for this year's meeting and celebration.
"The Sun Theater is an important community landmark, and it has undergone a tremendous renovation," Tillery said. "They are retaining some of the important historical details, but it's been modernized to accommodate events like ours. This is an opportunity to reintroduce the community to the Sun Theater and what it's going to be for the next 100 years. We also want to celebrate the investment that Adjacent Entertainment (the owners of the Sun) has made in our community."
Tillery said that Phelps Memorial Health Center created Adjacent Entertainment, LLC, to help fund important community activities instead of sending all of its net proceeds to investment vehicles outside of the community.
"They have chosen to reinvest in the community," Tillery said. "We want to celebrate that concept and thank them for their investment while introducing our community to the new facility. It reinforces something that PCDC sees as important, and that is the downtown core of any community is the beating heart of a community. That's what people judge the vitality of your community by. To have that kind of investment downtown is significant. We hope that other building owners downtown continue to invest. PCDC will continue to help businesses do that."
The March 31 event will begin at 6 p.m. and will be by invitation only to PCDC investors and special guests. The cost is $25 per person. Theater food, including popcorn, hot dogs and Runzas, will be served. A cash bar will be available. After a short business meeting, guests will enjoy the "Field of Dreams" movie in the comfort of the newly renovated theater.
Tillery said he hopes the event inspires those in attendance to keep dreaming big about the future of Phelps County.
"We want to put an exclamation point on the campaign and the strength of our market; that we can do anything we set our minds to," he said.
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