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BEVERLY, Mass. USA – June 1, 2020 – LexaGene Holdings, Inc., (TSX-V: LXG; OTCQB: LXXGF) (the "Company") a biotechnology company that develops genetic analyzers for rapid pathogen detection is pleased to provide the following update on the Company's development plans of its flagship pathogen detection platform for the human clinical, veterinary diagnostics, and food safety sectors.
As previously announced, LexaGene has recently placed a pre-commercial unit of its LX Analyzer in a major US hospital laboratory for the testing of COVID-19 and has submitted its plan to the FDA for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The Company also recently gave an interview to expand on this news.
Dr. Jack Regan, CEO and Founder of LexaGene, states, "The analyzer's multiplex testing capability is an important part of future testing needs, especially if the anticipated second wave of COVID-19 testing in the fall occurs with the added burden of a new flu season. The LX Analyzer is capable of testing for COVID-19, as well as flu and other common respiratory pathogens such as adenovirus and RSV at the point-of-need in clinics, hospitals, or elsewhere in the field. Hospitals have told us what they need, and we are working with partners on the research of this deadly virus with the hope of being the testing provider they choose. We are pleased so far with the results of our current placement."
To support ramping up of final improvements to the pre-commercial system and manufacturing process, LexaGene has recently hired two additional members to the product development team in the areas of software and systems engineering. The Company also plans to hire sales staff in the summer in advance of the commercial launch in the fall.
LexaGene is in the final stages of selecting a contract manufacturer to assist beyond the Company's in-house manufacturing capabilities in scaling up production of its analyzers in the fall to help meet the demand of testing needs in various markets.
As is standard practice, until the FDA grants LexaGene's instrument EUA for COVID-19 testing, all work using LexaGene instruments is classified as Research Use Only and cannot be used for human clinical diagnostics.
The Company is not making any express or implied claims that its product has the ability to eliminate, cure or contain the COVID-19 (or SARS-2 Coronavirus) at this time.
Signed "Dr. Jack Regan"
Dr. Jack Regan, Chairman of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer
About LexaGene Holdings Inc.
LexaGene is a biotechnology company that develops genetic analyzers for pathogen detection and other molecular markers for on-site rapid testing in veterinary diagnostics, food safety and for use in open-access markets such as clinical research, agricultural testing and biodefense. End-users simply need to collect a sample, load it onto the instrument with a sample preparation cartridge, enter sample ID and press 'go'. The LX Analyzer delivers excellent sensitivity, specificity, and breadth of detection and can return results in about 1 hour. The unique open-access feature is designed for custom testing so that end-users can load their own real-time PCR assays onto the instrument to target any genetic target of interest.
Nicole Ridgedale
Director of Corporate Marketing, LexaGene
nridgedale@lexagene.com
Jay Adelaar
Vice President of Capital Markets, LexaGene
jadelaar@lexagene.com
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains forward-looking information, which involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events to differ materially from current expectation. Important factors — including the availability of funds, the results of financing efforts, the success of technology development efforts, the cost to procure critical parts, performance of the instrument, market acceptance of the technology, regulatory acceptance, and licensing issues — that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations as disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time on SEDAR (see www.sedar.com). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company disclaims any intention or obligation, except to the extent required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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CIPPIC and others call on ICANN to limit use of WHOIS database
Together with over 50 consumer and civil liberties groups from around the world, CIPPIC called on ICANN to limit the use of the WHOIS database to its original purpose (i.e., the resolution of technical network issues), and to ensure that personal data in the WHOIS database is subject to appropriate privacy protections.
CIPPIC submission on Bill S-20 re photographers and copyright
CIPPIC filed a submission on Bill S-20, a private member's bill that seeks to give photographers and portrait artists the same rights in copyright as other creators have, in the case of commissioned works. CIPPIC identified an important interest that was apparently unrepresented in the legislative process - that of consumers and subjects of photographic and other works. In its submission, CIPPIC reviewed the rationale behind the section, the marketplace changes that call for a rethinking of the rule, and the existing consumer protections outside the Copyright Act. On the basis of this analysis, CIPPIC recommended a two-part solution that aims to respond to the needs of both photographers and consumers. PDF version HTML version

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SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. captain Fred Couples can't wait for the 2009 Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course, and is especially excited about having the world's No. 1 player, Tiger Woods on his side.
"He'll be ready," Couples said Wednesday. "He'll lead our team."
Woods is recovering from major knee surgery and is not expected to swing a club until next year. Assuming his rehabilitation goes smoothly, that should give him plenty of time to rebound for the Presidents Cup, Oct. 8-11. On his last visit to Harding Park, he won the 2005 American Express Championship, beating John Daly in a playoff.
Couples and Woods have communicated a lot lately.
For some, being paired with Woods in a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup is an eye-opening experience.
"I played on the same team with him and had him as my partner," Couples said. "I will say that as a partner, it's harder. Greg Norman was No. 1 in the world forever. He would be for me easier to play with, because we were a little bit closer because we played together more often.
"Tiger is a lot younger. Not that Tiger is hard to play with. It's just you have to play with him a lot. So a lot of these guys, the Hunter Mahan or Boo Weekley or Ben Curtis, they have never been in the last group with Tiger. It's okay to play with a guy like that Thursday and Friday. But when you're trying to beat him, it's a whole different thing.
"And so again, when he's on your team, he's a leader. He has fun with the next guy in line or the 12th guy in line or the captain or the wives. When you go play here next year, for instance, at Harding Park, obviously the foursome I have playing with Tiger, there will be more groups following his group than the other three groups the Americans have out there, that's a given. He's not looking for that attention. As a matter of fact, he's looking to hang with the boys."
Some have suggested the U.S. would not have won the recent Ryder Cup if Woods had played. Couples doesn't buy it.
"I think we would have," he said. "But the fact of the matter is, he's a team player and he's fun to be around and he's the best player in the world and I can't wait to have him on our team."


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import React, {FunctionComponent} from 'react'
import {Config, Table} from '@influxdata/giraffe'

// Components
import EmptyGraphMessage from 'src/shared/components/EmptyGraphMessage'

// Utils
import {
  useVisXDomainSettings,
  useVisYDomainSettings,
} from 'src/shared/utils/useVisDomainSettings'
import {getFormatter} from 'src/shared/utils/vis'

// Constants
import {VIS_THEME, VIS_THEME_LIGHT} from 'src/shared/constants'
import {DEFAULT_LINE_COLORS} from 'src/shared/constants/graphColorPalettes'
import {INVALID_DATA_COPY} from 'src/shared/copy/cell'

// Types
import {HeatmapViewProperties, TimeZone, TimeRange, Theme} from 'src/types'

interface Props {
  timeRange: TimeRange | null
  table: Table
  timeZone: TimeZone
  viewProperties: HeatmapViewProperties
  children: (config: Config) => JSX.Element
  theme?: Theme
}

const HeatmapPlot: FunctionComponent<Props> = ({
  timeRange,
  table,
  timeZone,
  viewProperties: {
    xColumn,
    yColumn,
    xDomain: storedXDomain,
    yDomain: storedYDomain,
    xAxisLabel,
    yAxisLabel,
    xPrefix,
    xSuffix,
    yPrefix,
    ySuffix,
    colors: storedColors,
    binSize,
    timeFormat,
  },
  children,
  theme,
}) => {
  const columnKeys = table.columnKeys

  const [xDomain, onSetXDomain, onResetXDomain] = useVisXDomainSettings(
    storedXDomain,
    table.getColumn(xColumn, 'number'),
    timeRange
  )

  const [yDomain, onSetYDomain, onResetYDomain] = useVisYDomainSettings(
    storedYDomain,
    table.getColumn(yColumn, 'number')
  )

  const isValidView =
    xColumn &&
    yColumn &&
    columnKeys.includes(yColumn) &&
    columnKeys.includes(xColumn)

  if (!isValidView) {
    return <EmptyGraphMessage message={INVALID_DATA_COPY} />
  }

  const colors: string[] =
    storedColors && storedColors.length
      ? storedColors
      : DEFAULT_LINE_COLORS.map(c => c.hex)

  const xFormatter = getFormatter(table.getColumnType(xColumn), {
    prefix: xPrefix,
    suffix: xSuffix,
    timeZone,
    timeFormat,
  })

  const yFormatter = getFormatter(table.getColumnType(yColumn), {
    prefix: yPrefix,
    suffix: ySuffix,
    timeZone,
    timeFormat,
  })

  const currentTheme = theme === 'light' ? VIS_THEME_LIGHT : VIS_THEME

  const config: Config = {
    ...currentTheme,
    table,
    xAxisLabel,
    yAxisLabel,
    xDomain,
    onSetXDomain,
    onResetXDomain,
    yDomain,
    onSetYDomain,
    onResetYDomain,
    valueFormatters: {
      [xColumn]: xFormatter,
      [yColumn]: yFormatter,
    },
    layers: [
      {
        type: 'heatmap',
        x: xColumn,
        y: yColumn,
        colors,
        binSize,
      },
    ],
  }

  return children(config)
}

export default HeatmapPlot

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// Copyright (c) 1994 James Clark
// See the file COPYING for copying permission.

#ifndef ShortReferenceMap_INCLUDED
#define ShortReferenceMap_INCLUDED 1
#ifdef __GNUG__
#pragma interface
#endif

#include "Vector.h"
#include "Vector.h"
#include "StringC.h"
#include "Named.h"
#include "Boolean.h"
#include "Entity.h"
#include "Ptr.h"

#ifdef SP_NAMESPACE
namespace SP_NAMESPACE {
#endif

class SP_API ShortReferenceMap : public Named {
public:
  ShortReferenceMap();
  ShortReferenceMap(const StringC &);
  inline ~ShortReferenceMap() {}
  Boolean defined() const;
  void setNameMap(Vector<StringC> &map);
  void setEntityMap(Vector<ConstPtr<Entity> > &map);
  Boolean lookup(int i, const StringC *&) const;
  const StringC *entityName(size_t i) const;
  const ConstPtr<Entity> &entity(size_t i) const;
  Boolean used() const;
  void setUsed();
  const Location &defLocation() const;
  void setDefLocation(const Location &);
private:
  ShortReferenceMap(const ShortReferenceMap &);	// undefined
  void operator=(const ShortReferenceMap &);	// undefined
  Vector<StringC> nameMap_;
  Vector<ConstPtr<Entity> > entityMap_;
  ConstPtr<Entity> nullEntity_;
  Boolean used_;
  Location defLocation_;
};

inline
Boolean ShortReferenceMap::defined() const
{
  return nameMap_.size() > 0;
}

inline
const StringC *ShortReferenceMap::entityName(size_t i) const
{
  if (i < nameMap_.size() && nameMap_[i].size() != 0)
    return &nameMap_[i];
  else
    return 0;
}

inline
const ConstPtr<Entity> &ShortReferenceMap::entity(size_t i) const
{
  if (i < entityMap_.size())
    return entityMap_[i];
  else
    return nullEntity_;
}

inline
void ShortReferenceMap::setEntityMap(Vector<ConstPtr<Entity> > &map)
{
  map.swap(entityMap_);
}

inline
Boolean ShortReferenceMap::used() const
{
  return used_;
}

inline
void ShortReferenceMap::setUsed()
{
  used_ = 1;
}

inline
void ShortReferenceMap::setDefLocation(const Location &loc)
{
  defLocation_ = loc;
}

inline
const Location &ShortReferenceMap::defLocation() const
{
  return defLocation_;
}

#ifdef SP_NAMESPACE
}
#endif

#endif /* not ShortReferenceMap_INCLUDED */


This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for earth-moving machinery, hereinafter also referred to as machines, described in EN ISO 6165:2012, except horizontal directional drill. This European Standard gives the common safety requirements for earth-moving machinery families (see EN ISO 6165:2012, 3.4) and is intended to be used in conjunction with relevant parts of prEN 474 parts 2 to 13. These machine specific parts (prEN 474-2 to -13) do not repeat the requirements from prEN 474-1:2017, but add or replace the requirements for the family in question. This part gives specific requirements for demolition machinery. Specific requirements in prEN 474 parts 2 to 13 take precedence over the respective requirements of prEN 474-1:2017. For derivative machinery the parts of the standard that cover the specific functions and applications are applicable, e.g. a compact loader also used as a trencher the relevant requirements of prEN 474 parts 1, 3 and 10 are applicable. The standard also covers general requirements for attachments intended to be used with earth-moving machinery families covered in the scope. Except for part 12 this European Standard does not deal with the electrical hazards related to the main electrical circuits and drives of machinery when the primary source of energy is electrical. This European Standard does not deal with towing of trailers. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to earth-moving machinery, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen but also taking into account any reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to reduce risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events during the whole foreseeable lifecycle of the machinery. This European Standard is not applicable to earth-moving machinery, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.


If you are going to be accessing a SQL database table, link the table permanently. This makes opening that table much faster in subsequent attempts. This is because linked tables cache a lot of information about the source table in your database, making the retrieval of the same structural information unnecessary after the linked table is created. A good way to achieve this is to create a linked table with one small field, then create a small form with a single control that is bound to this form. When your database opens, open the form hidden and keep it open all the time.
Although you should normally normalize (!) your data for best performance, you may want to experiment with denormalizing some of your data if you have frequently run queries whose joins could benefit from such data restructuring.
In my view, every table should have a primary key; this allows your db to quickly access specific records. Also, you can't create secondary indexes in a table until you've defined a primary key.
By choosing the most efficient data type for each field, you can decrease both the disk space used to store data, and the time it takes to retrieve, manipulate, and write data. The general guideline is to choose the smallest data type possible to store a particular type of data. In other words, if you have a numeric field that is always between 1 and 100 set it as a Byte data type, not the default Long Integer - a Byte is 1 byte in size, whilst a Long Integer is 4 bytes.
Relationships allow joins between tables to work faster. Also, relationships that implement referential integrity allow updates and deletions to be cascaded without having to write code to do this. Bonus!
If you search on a field, or use it in a join, index that field for big performance gains. Remember though that every index you create adds to the time it takes the database engine to update, delete and add records, so experiment to make sure you get the right balance. A couple of pointers: firstly, don't apply indexes to fields that contain lots of identical data (e.g. Yes/No field) as this is almost always bad news performance-wise. Also, try to keep indexes as simple as you can - when creating a multi-field index, use only as many fields as are absolutely necessary.
If you are only going to be adding records, use the Data Entry command on the Records menu. This is more efficient for adding records because existing records are not read from the database.


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Q: Fail2ban won't start via /etc/init.d/fail2ban but will via /usr/bin/fail2ban-client I've been running fail2ban successfully for a long time on RHEL.
Now all of a sudden starting, stopping and restarting via /etc/init.d/fail2ban no longer works:
# /etc/init.d/fail2ban start
Starting fail2ban: [  OK  ]

# service fail2ban status
Fail2ban (pid 31808) is running...
ERROR  Unable to contact server. Is it running?

# /etc/init.d/fail2ban stop
Stopping fail2ban: [FAILED]

However if I do it this way it works:
# /usr/bin/fail2ban-client start
2014-02-11 15:46:13,863 fail2ban.server : INFO   Starting Fail2ban v0.8.4
2014-02-11 15:46:13,863 fail2ban.server : INFO   Starting in daemon mode

# /usr/bin/fail2ban-client status
Status
|- Number of jail:      10
`- Jail list: ...

#/usr/bin/fail2ban-client stop
Shutdown successful

The file /etc/init.d/fail2ban hasn't changed and I can't see anything wrong with it.

A: I figured it out.
There was a rogue fail2ban process running. After I killed it, fail2ban now restarts in the usual manner.

A: edited: commands mentioned is now the standardized "systemctl" instead of the old deprecated "service" as per @Michael Hampton currect suggestion :)
To kill any old processes of fail2ban you have a clean way and a dirty way as explained below.
Clean: this will also make sure no old rules/bans are left in the firewall
sudo systemctl stop fail2ban.service
sudo systemctl restart fail2ban.service

Dirty (1): Some rules might not be removed correctly
# ps -au |grep fail2ban
# killall <pid>
# systemctl restart fail2ban.service

Dirty (2): Some rules might not be removed correctly
# killall fail2ban
# systemctl restart fail2ban.service

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40 time: 4.46 seconds. Vertical jump: 35.5 inches.
2013 stats: 112 catches, 1,477 yards, 14 TDs.
Lowdown: Matthews brings good size, consistent production and great character to the table. For his career, he caught 262 passes for 3,759 yards and 24 TDs. He has good run-after-the-catch ability. He's not a freak athlete, although he tested well. His combine numbers were equal to those of top-rated WR Sammy Watkins. At the Senior Bowl he had some drops and didn't show the extra gear to stretch the defense. Matthews' mother is a first cousin to Jerry Rice.
He said it: "Being at Vanderbilt we had a lot of adversity. We had a lot of change. We had three head coaches, six different quarterbacks, three offensive coordinators, three wide receivers coaches. I think a lot of guys around the country played with a little more stability, but I was able to adapt to change and I feel like I was able to come out and be one of the top in my fields. So I feel like that is something different about me."
The Buffalo News is profiling 50 prospects in 50 days leading up the NFL Draft, which begins May 8.


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Home » Models » BMW M5 » New BMW F90 M5 – Most of the details revealed
New BMW F90 M5 – Most of the details revealed
BMW M5 | May 16th, 2017 by Horatiu Boeriu	6
At a special event last week, BMW invited a series of journalists to Miramas, France to test out a pre-production version of the next F90 M5. There are 100 M5 mules being tested all over the world finalizing the last 5 percent of development. As expected, the new M5 drops the 7-Speed Double Clutch Transmission in favor of an eight-speed M Automatic. Furthermore, the six-speed manual – as we know it from the F10 M5 – is now gone.
Also for the first time, the M5 sporty sedan will be available with an M xDrive all-wheel configuration. The M xDrive system enables the rear-biased set-up by only bringing the front wheels into play when the rear wheels aren't able to transmit any more power to the road and additional tractive force is required. The driver can choose from five different configurations based on combinations of the DSC modes (DSC on, MDM, DSC off) and M xDrive modes (4WD, 4WD Sport, 2WD).
The M5 retains the individual settings seen in the current generation M5 – for its steering, engine, suspension and gearbox shift speed.
Another thing pointed out by BMW M Division Vice President of Engineering Dirk Hacker is the new brain of the M5. The CIU, short for Central Intelligence Unit. The new controller is a first for M cars and can override the individual ECU for stability control, the all-wheel drive, rear-differential and transmission. It also controls the every sub-system governing lateral and longitudinal dynamics.
This active control element is part of the M xDrive system's functionality and its locking effect can be varied between zero and 100 per cent, as the situation demands. With DSC deactivated, there is a choice of three modes (4WD, 4WD Sport and 2WD). On startup it defaults to DSC on and full all-wheel drive.
Under the bonnet of the new BMW M5, the M engineers have placed an updated version of is the 4.4‑liter V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology. The further improved high-revving engine outperforms its predecessor in terms of power output and torque. BMW has yet to officially acknowledge the power output, but BMW hints at slightly more than 600 horsepower and more torque than the F10 M5 – rated currently at 700Nm (516 lb-ft).
BMW says the M5 will sprint to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds, with the Launch Control function activated.
We expect to see the fully unveiled F90 M5 this Summer, followed by a public introduction at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show.
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The patented Titan HE 5000 cfm desiccant self-powered dehumidifier has many advantages over the current desiccants on the market today.
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Liberator Status for Patton's Boston Regiment!
Yom Hashoah - 94th Infantry
In 1943, Leopold Socha was a sanitation worker in Lvov, Poland, when he made a shocking discovery: a small group of Jews hiding in the city sewer system.
Though he could have faced severe punishment for helping them, Leopold decided not to reveal their location to the authorities. Instead, he risked his life by suggesting hiding places and bringing them food and news from the outside world.
Stories like Leopold's will be featured throughout the 2012 Days of Remembrance, beginning this Sunday, April 15. The theme, Choosing to Act: Stories of Rescue, honors people who chose action over indifference, saving countless lives.
You can participate in next week's activities in several ways:
Attend an observance ceremony in a community near you. View our interactive map of locations nationwide.
Watch the live webcast of the National Commemoration of the Days of Remembrance ceremony in the US Capitol on Thursday, April 19. We'll send you a link that morning.
Explore more stories of rescue and share your thoughts about Holocaust remembrance.
Among the 10 people who Leopold helped save is Krystyna Chiger (now Kristine Keren), who was a young girl in 1943.
Krystyna was wearing her favorite green sweater when her family descended into the sewers, and she wore it throughout her 14 months in hiding. She recently donated it to the Museum, and you can learn about our efforts to preserve it by watching this video
Thank you for joining us in honoring and remembering the victims of the Holocaust.
Kristine A. Donly
Director of National Planning
THIS IS A REPRINT OF ORIGINAL COLUMN FROM APRIL 2009. Yom Hashoah 2012 will be commemorated on April 18
This week has been designated as Days of Remembrance to surround Yom Hashoah. For those not familiar with this Jewish holiday, it is the day set aside every year to remember those who were lost in the Holocaust.
"As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourishes…for the wind passeth over it and it is gone."
--Psalm 103
The voices of the survivors and liberators will one day be silent, but their souls will be heard forever. Some of those liberators have never been honored as they deserve and for Kathleen Cowley it is a mission to bring a special honor to her father, Edward Cowley, and the other men of the U.S. Army 94th Infantry. The 94th liberated an area that held prisoners but was not designated after the war as one of "official" camps nor were they designated "liberators". There is no argument about this part of the story. Unfortunately, the designation for the 94th got caught up in Army and political rules and the designation fell through the cracks of officialdom until time ran out. You can read the story at the above link and in the letters below.
It will now take an Act of Congress to get these men named as "liberators" with a permanent place of honor in the National Holocaust Museum. Just the other day, Kathleen received a hopeful contact from the office of Senator Kennedy and this is her report on progress:
REQUEST FOR RECOGNITION OF THE 94TH INFANTRY DIVISION AS LIBERATORS.
I was finally able to get a hold of the military liaison I've been working with at Sen. Kennedy's office yesterday. She told me that the Congressional Research Center was not helpful and that they had hit a wall, as it is unchartered territory for them and not sure how best to proceed from here. So one of the aides in the office is to make this his sole priority for the next few days. Although as a matter of procedure they do not send people to the media, she told me that if CBS Sunday Morning News (she did seem to think this is their sort of story) were to contact them they would be very happy to speak with them. She feels this is an important "feel good" story that should be told and national interest would of course help this all along. It had previously been gently requested to wait and see what Sen. Kennedy could do so that he would be the one to present the case of the 94th before Congress. Yesterday she pointed out that Sen. Kennedy's time to put forth legislation is limited now but that this is very important, and if it comes to it in the near future, it might require an Act of Congress which they are willing to do but will be more helpful in that instance to contact other politicians willing to expend the time necessary. What I got from all this was to please pursue the media now and then we'll see where that takes it.
So...... Her next step is to pound on the doors of the media and other political offices to get them to tell a feel good story about her father and the other men of the 94th somewhere in the middle of all the latest doom and gloom. As she says, "If it weren't for the brave soldiers of the 94th ( who helped save the world) and my dear Da that I adore and whose time in this realm is so precious, I wouldn't be comfortable to ask, but there is so little time for their stories to be heard." So the pounding continues until someone important wakes up and tells the tale and Congress gives these men the place of honor they deserve.
If you have any contacts out there in the great world of media or politics, a little assist in the pounding on doors would be deeply appreciated before the winds of time carry these men away from the chance of earthly honors. What you do matters. The letters to Senator Kennedy's office that started this campaign will be in the next post.
For those who would like to know more about Yom Hashoah, you can visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims. This year Holocaust Remembrance Day is Tuesday, April 21. You can read the full observance with video and the Presidential address. Take the time to read some of the stories collected at the National Holocaust Museum website. They include those of the families who lost members, those who were saved, and the memories of the men who liberated the camps.
Edward Cowley, Jr.
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A soldier fights because he has to, he doesn't like to fight but he will for himself and for his family & friends he wants to preserve the little things he loves.
Soldiers aren't courageous either, they're isn't anyone who has more fears than a soldier.I don't believe we're fighting to "make the world safe for democracy" I think we're fighting for us, our present & future happiness. We aren't getting gray hairs over the the welfare of those who are to follow, they mean just about all of nothing to us.
Every soldier is fighting for the mother, the father & brothers & sisters he loves the kitchen & dining room & bedroom he wants to come home to.
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So Gary Krakow writing for MSNBC.com called my attention to some nifty little tube power amps by a company called Antique Audio. These little monoblock power amps only do 8 watts, but they're also only about $100 apiece, or $120 with decorative covers. I've played my guitars through tubes for years, but I haven't used tubes for hi-fi since I threw away an all-tube Sherwood amp I used in highschool. Drat, probably woulda been worth money now.
So I did a bit of rooting around and finally found a dealer for Antique Audio in the Seattle area, Adire Audio. They couldn't get the amps, as that MSNBC article had caught Antique Audio a bit off guard.
But I was patient, and kept calling Adire, and finally they notified me they'd gotten a pair in.
I went and picked 'em up. They're really pretty in a not too over the top kinda way. My next dilemna was how to drive 'em. I don't have a tweak hi-fi setup by any means. No separate preamp or any of that kind of stuff.
Since the specs for the amps indicated that the output of a standard CD player would drive them to full volume, I decided to build a passive preamp, an oxymoron if there ever was one.
Note the guilty pleasure of a simple "bright switch". Coming from my guitar amp heritage I added a super tweazy switch to kick in a little extra air in the high frequencies using the same ultra simple bright switch approach found in about any Fender guitar amp ever made. I must admit I didn't get 330pf capacitors at Radio Shack. I happened to have those around. But in a pinch you could of course put 3 100pf caps in parallel and get about the same result.
Caveat: I've got a bit of rock'n'roll hearing damage from my years of playing in wild rock bands, and frankly I don't listen that loud usually these days. So listening more softly, and taking into account good ol' Fletcher-Munsen and his observations about how the ear responds in a distinctly non-linear manner depending on volume level, I thought it sounded pretty fun to have a little extra bump in the high frequency response. When you click the switch off you're back to hi-fi purist flat response, but I find I'm running it more with the switch in the fun position. Up to you.
Anyhow, it's a quick project to build, about 2 hours including the trip to Radio Shack. And the resulting system is darn sweet sounding.
I'm driving some Clements two-way speakers, using an old Sansui CD player. It's way more fun than my previous Sony solid state amp which has a lot more power.
There's amazing reading out there on the 'net about high end passive "preamps", with folks obsessing about the kind of wire being used, the type of ladder network attentuators and so forth. I just used cheap-o Radio Shack parts, and I'll bet the sound is within a fraction of a percentage point of what you'd get fretting about the last iota of parts quality— it's still way less to put in your signal path than any normal preamp.
And these amps rock. I'm surprised at the volume level they'll achieve with my Clements. And being only 8 watts you can turn 'em up to where you can start to enjoy some of that juicy harmonic distortion stuff the way that only tubes can do it. I'm liking the rig a lot. So crack out the ol' soldering iron.


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Q: Detect Input Focus Using Angular 2+ I'm trying to create an auto-complete list that appears as you type, but disappears when you click elsewhere on the document. How do I detect that a form input is focused using Angular 2. Angular 1 has ng-focus, but I don't think Angular 2 supports that anymore.
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A: You could also use FocusMonitor from @angular/cdk.
https://material.angular.io/guide/creating-a-custom-form-field-control#focused

focused = false;

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A: For those using @angular/material, you can get a reference to the MatInput instance which implements MatFormFieldControl interface exposing a nice focused property.
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A: There are focus and blur events:
<input (blur)="onBlur()" (focus)="onFocus()">

A: You can use the ngControl directive to track change-state and validity of form fields.
<input type="text" ngControl="name" />

The NgControl directive updates the control with three classes that reflect the state.
State: Control has been visited
ng-touched
ng-untouched

State: Control's value has changed
ng-dirty
ng-pristine

State: Control's value is valid
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If you're thinking about finally getting that storage unit for those extras that just don't fit in the house, it's important to think about how you are going to secure it when you're not around it. It's a great place to put your belongings when you need a little extra space at home, you're moving, or you have items that you only use during certain seasons of the year.
There is no need to hold onto holiday decorations or summertime equipment all year when you could be using the space in your home to function and live. Getting a storage unit can be a really handy way to get things out of one space temporarily and secure nearby, but make sure you are actually secure. Here is a look at the best locks you should consider getting to secure your storage unit from a break-in or vandalism.
One of the most common options for locking a storage unit is to use a padlock, which allows you to lock up your unit without having to worry about losing your keys. You can get a keyed option as well, but having the option to use a combination style through a closed-shackle combination lock will make life simple. In addition, the closed-shackle design of it is challenging to break into with a bolt cutter; all you have to do is remember your combination.
If you get a padlock that requires a key, you'll need it to lock and unlock. You'll have two keys, allowing you to keep one as a backup in case you lose the other. Be sure to get one of solid quality so that a bolt cutter can't get through any soft metal casing or poor quality material. Get one with a hardened steel shackle, a 5-pin tumbler, and a double lock.
Next, you could choose a combination lock like the padlock. Combination locks allow you to unlock the unit through a set of numbers rather than a key. You can choose from a single dial lock or a multiple dial lock, depending on if you want several combinations to open the lock.
Single dial locks will be used by operating a single sequence of numbers and lining them up on a single rotating dial. You'll have to know the sequence to open it, as well as the right order of numbers because there are discs inside that have to line up with the correct sequence. You'll hear a click when you have the right sequence and a simple tug will open it.
A multiple dial combination lock works where several rotating discs are operating with a pin with teeth that hook into them. You'll have to align the notches of the lock with the pin's teeth to open it. This works well for your bike or your luggage, but it's not recommended for storage units compared to a single dial lock.
Other great options for your storage unit are cylinder locks if you have the ability to lock it directly to the storage door, general purpose locks since they are made of brass or stainless steel, and maximum security padlocks made from these same materials. These three options are another way to really add security to your storage unit that other locks can't.
If you are ready for a storage unit but you're not sure how to ensure your belonging's security, make sure you check out these best lock options, first.
Sometimes feeling safe in your home requires you to take some extra steps to make that happen. For many, adding a deadbolt is just the solution they need. A deadbolt lock works by locking your door by turning a knob rather than having a spring involved like a regular lock.
This means that the deadbolt can only be opened through a key or knob, making it very difficult to break-in. Due to their increased likelihood of resisting a forced entry; it's a popular choice among homeowners and offices. Take a look at your options for adding a deadbolt lock for added security on your property.
Deadbolts are known to be powerful locks that deter thieves that know they can't break through them. When a robber is trying to break in your front or back door, even the most experienced ones won't be able to open a door that has a deadbolt locking it in place.
While a kick on the door or other methods of taking down a door can work on a standard lock, it doesn't work on a durable deadbolt. Deadbolts are considered the reliable option for locking up your property since they require locking and unlocking from the exterior and interior of the property.
You may be wondering what a deadbolt lock is like and if you'll have to choose between different options. There are actually three main types of deadbolts, making it easy to choose the one that works best for you. You'll choose between a single cylinder, a double cylinder, and a keyless cylinder.
The single cylinder is the simplest option in which you'll open from one side through a key while using the thumb piece on the interior side. This is a great option for those with doors that have on breakable glass since an intruder would break the glass and turn the knob to enter.
The double cylinder requires a key to activate it from both sides. This is the option you'll want if you have breakable glass on the door since the intruder would need a key. You'll just have to be careful because this type of lock can slow you down if you were to need to exit quickly, such as in the event of a fire.
The third route is the keyless cylinder deadbolt, the easiest to operate of all, allowing you to leave and enter without any key at all. You'll use a password or fingerprint scan, closing it with a button or knob rather than locking with a key.
While deadbolts are an amazing security feature, there are drawbacks to any route you go. You'll have to come up with a difficult password to avoid an intruder guessing it and getting inside. The double keyed deadbolt can cause for a panic when trying to get out during an emergency and you could get stuck inside the house if you forget your password. Be sure to get a bump resistant deadbolt because these are susceptible to lock bumping.
If you're sold on a deadbolt, expect to pay around $30-$50 or higher depending on what features you want. Brands like Schlage, Kwikset, and Code-a-key all sell deadbolts at a variety of price points.
If you're looking for the ultimate protection against a break-in, call your professional locksmith to have deadbolts installed on your property today.
Have you ever wondered what causes people to change their locks? It seems like one of those things that you would never really need to do unless you moved into a house, right? There are actually many reasons like moving that you'd definitely want to change your locks that you may not have really thought about before.
When you had your neighbor check on your house while you were away that one time, did you ever consider that someone could have gotten a hold of that key afterward? There are many reasons that probably hadn't crossed your mind to cause a door lock replacement and below you will find a helpful guide to make sure you didn't neglect to do so during one of these circumstances.
One of the times you may have forgotten to change your locks was in the event that your house was broken into. After a terrible event like a break-in, you handle things with the police and insurance, but did you remember to change your locks?
The burglar could have access to your home again if you don't change your locks since they could have gotten a hold of keys or they didn't have a problem picking your old locks. Your locks could also be damaged from the burglary, so be sure to change them considering all of the circumstances.
Do you rent out a room that has seen different roommates? You need to make sure that if you share a key with someone else and that arrangement ends that you are sure to change your locks. You and current roommates are the only ones that should have access.
If you moved into a new house, you'll definitely want to change the locks for a fresh start and to avoid the last family or anyone associated with the sale to have access to your home. Anyone from the realtor to the inspector could have been given a key and it's important that you get a fresh lock that only your family has access to.
Sometimes locks just simply age and don't work as well anymore. It's a good sign if you are struggling to get in the door easily and if you don't remember the last time you changed them. Be sure to keep them changed every few years.
Did you lose your keys? Even with your copy still available, you don't know who could have found your keys and could have access to your house. It's a good idea to get them changed.
When the kind neighbor across the street watches your house from you while you're away, you have no idea where that key ends up or if anyone else could have made a copy of it. Be sure to change your locks after trusting someone with the key.
Did you renovate your home recently? This means that you've likely had several contractors at your house working on everything from plumbing to painting, especially during hours you were away. It's important that you keep your home safe after a renovation by changing your locks in the event that anyone was able to swipe your key. They know what you own better than anyone.
If you've recently divorced or had a break-up, your partner likely still has access to your home. This is an important time to change those locks, in order to play it on the safe side with your security.
While moving to a new house warrants a new set of locks and keys, don't forget about these other common situations that could warrant a home security refresher.
Have you considered getting into the smart lock trend rather than using a traditional lock on your home? Locks on homes to keep them secure have been common for many years, but locks are starting to evolve to incorporate technology into its design.
Home security is more important than ever and sometimes the good old fashioned lock and key doesn't feel sufficient enough to protect such an expensive investment. Some are making the switch to smart locks to add extra protection that will deter a criminal in seconds. Take a look at how traditional locks work vs. smart locks and why you may want to make the switch.
First, to understand smart locks, you need to get a better sense of how the traditional lock works. Traditional locks consist of varieties including rim locks, pin tumbler locks, and mortise locks. Pin-tumbler locks are the most common option for residential homes working as a series of spring-loaded pins loaded into cylinders.
These cylinders consist of pins made up of key pins and driver pins that require the correct key to elevate the key pins to push the drive pins upward. Having the right key in the lock allows the driver pins and key pins to align, allowing the key to turn in order to lock or unlock the mechanism. A wrong key would have misaligned pins blocking the key from being turned.
While traditional locks are very secure if installed and secured by a professional, the question begs whether or not they are the best measure of securing the home. Many homeowners choose a deadbolt for exterior residential locks, whether it be a single cylinder or double cylinder deadbolt, to provide maximum security for their strength and durability. Traditional locks can always be enhanced with solid metal strike plates, longer deadbolt throws, locks resistant to lock picking, lock bumping, and more.
What is a smart lock and is it better?
Homeowners now have the option to go with a smart lock over the traditional lock option. Just like you are automating other areas of your home, you can now automate your home's locks and control them remotely with the help of technology.
Rather than opening your door with the turn of a key, you'll now be controlling and operating your lock from a smart device. You'll be able to not only control your lock from your phone or tablet, but you'll be able to monitor when it was opened and add features like cameras.
How does the smart lock work? Just like a traditional lock, you'll have a professional locksmith handle the installation of your smart lock and it will work differently with any company you work with. Some companies will essentially replace your traditional locks with one that looks just like a typical deadbolt and helps you set it up on your phone to communicate with the lock.
Other companies will add on to your existing lock for the interior of your door and connect you to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You'll communicate with the lock with your smartphone or Bluetooth and you can control it remotely with Wi-Fi by sending a notification to the sensor to unlock it. A third option would be with companies that replace your deadbolt with a Wi-Fi enabled camera lock where you'll get two programmable key fobs and four accounts that get their own digital key.
While it may seem that smart locks are the way of the future, there may be concerns for hacking over the traditional lock picking concerns. Since it relies on technology, you have to worry about security vulnerabilities from hackers or from the fact that having your Wi-Fi service go down will affect your ability to leave and enter your home.
Even if you blacklisted a key from getting in, they could take down your Wi-Fi and get in through your Bluetooth network. You are relying on being able to talk to the cloud to get in and out of your home, which means you need to have the internet up and running, but you're also paying premiums to have technology incorporated into your home security. For renters that have electronic keys, losing a key and replacing it is not a cheap process.
In addition to hacking possibilities, a criminal will always have the option to try to break in through the windows or break down your door despite your lock of choice. On the other hand, you'll deter those that know how to pick locks by throwing them for a loop with your unique lock of choice.
While smart locks warrant consideration, traditional locks still appear to be more secure than smart locks and have years of use to prove their worthiness in the battle between the two. Making modifications to your traditional lock is one of the great ways you can improve your home security, such as adding security pins and making the deadbolt longer. Regardless which type of lock you decide to use, The Professional Locksmith, right here in Chicago, can help you with all your needs.


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Albert Raymond Gere III (Ray) -- Born and raised in Albuquerque, Ray is a graduate of the University of New Mexico (BA), Loyola University of Los Angeles School of Law (JD), and Seabury-Western Theological Seminary (Northwestern University campus, Evanston, IL) (MDiv). His vocational resume includes numerous professions, as well as participation in various not-for-profit corporations as chair, officer, board member, and/or executive director. He is married to Elaine (librarian at St Michael's High School) and has two grown daughters (Shannon and Rainey), a son-in-law (Mark), and four grandchildren (Xavier, Darcy, Jesse, and Chloe). Since discovering his creative side in 1997, his avocational resume includes over 35 stage productions as an actor (particularly melodramas, Hispanic theater, musicals, and Shakespearean productions) and numerous voice roles in radio commercials and character/story readings.


A root canal is a common treatment used to treat a badly damaged or infected tooth. A root canal treatment requires removing the damaged area of the tooth, also known as the pulp, which may be composed of bacteria and dying tooth cells. Once pulp is removed, the remaining area is cleaned, disinfected, filled, and finally sealed.
Common sources of advanced tooth decay include deep cavities, cracked teeth, repeated dental treatment to a tooth, or any other trauma. Softer tissue inside the tooth decays much quicker than the enamel outside. The name "root canal" is derived from the cleaning of the canals inside the tooth.
Modern root canal therapy techniques have rendered the procedure simple and relatively painless. For those facing a root canal in the near future, what follows is a simple explanation of what to expect.
An X-ray imager is used to assess the damage and determine if a root canal is necessary. These high-frequency images penetrate bone, allowing dentists to see inside a tooth.
After deciding that a root canal will be necessary, an anesthetic is introduced to the patient's mouth to numb the affected area. This is usually administered topically using a needle.
The root canal dentist will drill into the top of a tooth to access the inner, diseased area. The affected tooth cells are removed using specialized tools.
Roots that have been exposed in the cleaning process are filled with gutta-percha material and sealed off with cement.
Approximately two weeks later, the dentist will fit a new top on the tooth, also known as a crown. These crowns may be made of porcelain, silver, or even gold.
Follow-up appointments may include dental cleaning and more x-ray to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.
Taking good care of teeth after a root canal is essential in re-establishing dental health. Often, if habits aren't changed, the problem of tooth decay may continue to repeat itself. Regular brushing and flossing is an excellent way to prevent against tooth damage. Dental cleanings twice yearly are also recommended. With proper care, a high-quality root canal by an experienced restorative dentist will last a lifetime.
For those who have recently undergone root canal therapy, it is important to note that chewing on hard food such as ice can cause fillings to crack and should be avoided. With all this information in mind, root canals are no longer a mystery to be feared but a simple and common procedure to improve the smiles of all.
For more information or to get started with an experienced Fairless Hills root canal dentist, call us today at (215) 945-8222 for all your oral care needs.


Cashew cream has long been my favorite vegan coffee cream substitute, and I love spicing it up for the holidays. With just the right amount of pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup for sweetness, this pumpkin spice creamer is sure to be a new seasonal favorite!
Soak cashews in hot water for several hours, or cover in water in a microwave safe container, and microwave for 3 minutes.
Add drained cashews, 1 and 1/2 cups of fresh water, and remaining ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
Store creamer in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. The creamer will separate as it settles in the fridge. This is normal, so just give it a good shake before using.


With the holidays just around the corner, it's safe to say that many of us are already brainstorming what gifts to cross off the list. If you're feeling short on time or ideas, fear not. The Little Nell has you covered with some of our favorite uniquely Aspen items. It's safe to say that these gifts will not fail to please, and just may blow all expectations out of the water.
A trip to Aspen is all about sharing a one of a kind experience with family, friends and loved ones. From an intimate dinner at element 47 to sharing truffle fries at Ajax Tavern, every moment feels special. Both spots also have gift certificates available, perfect for the person who has everything or a neighbor whose preferences you don't know that well!
If you're looking for a family experience or gift for your spouse, The Little Nell has some very special opportunities that are only open to our guests. For the snow-obsessed, there is our Snowcat Academy. Take off your ski boots, but stay bundled up and learn how to operate the massive "Bison 360" model Prinoth snowcat that provides Aspen Mountain with fresh corduroy every morning. For kids (and adults who aren't ready to take the controls), there's also the opportunity to simply ride in a "cat" and see the mountain from a totally different perspective while the grooming takes place after dark.
It's easily possible to make an Aspen vacation last a lifetime (beyond the memories you will make). Take your pick of any number of locally designed, made, and inspired gifts. Corbeaux Clothing is something that you'll see on and off the slopes. The cozy, yet technical, base-layers are designed by local pro skiers Darcy Conover and Adam Mozynski. The items are made in Colorado and Minnesota, and employ green fabrics made of recycled plastic water bottles. The colors are vibrant, feature UPF 50 protection, and are put to the test in all elements by the pros. Find them online at https://corbeauxclothing.com/ and at a variety of Aspen retailers including Hamilton Sports, the Ute Mountaineer, and Radio Board Shop.
When it comes to making memories, you can also think about booking local photographer Olivia Siegel to capture photographs of your family. As a longtime local, Siegel has scouted locations throughout the valley and will customize her shoots to your needs. Siegel's one of a kind holiday cards are also a great compliment to any well-wrapped package.
The Little Nell is also about to announce photography workshops for the winter of 2018/19 with a renowned teacher. We'll post once this is official.
As a shopper, particularly a last minute holiday shopper, The Little Nell's Boutique is a dream come true. Bespoke Cuffs are a top seller; emblazoned with a variety of words: "Aspen," "Ajax," "Ski," "Love," they also come printed with "The Little Nell" on the inside of the cuff. Made in sturdy, yet malleable, brass, it's not possible to buy the wrong size!
Additionally, The Little Nell Boutique is the only local retailer that features Jamie Dietrich's one of a kind designs. Dietrich's creations employ found and recycled objects including wildebeest skulls, and Patron bottles adorned with antlers that are the perfect "mountain modern" accent to any room. If a wildebeest skull won't quite fit in your suitcase, shipping can be arranged, but there are smaller items as well. A favorite commemorative item could also be a Zalto Burgundy glass etched with an Aspen leaf. Tap one of our sommeliers for a recommended bottle, curl up by the fireplace, and cheers to a successful gift buying expedition!


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Dubai's new $1.5 billion Royal Atlantis Resort
Yet another extraordinary resort will be built in Dubai. The Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the construction of a new resort by the Investment Corporation of Dubai. Royal Atlantis resort will cost $1.5 billion and it will be located at the Palm Jumeirah next to the Atlantis resort.
Royal Atlantis will include 800 rooms, suites, 250 luxury hotel apartments, private gardens and infinity pools. The resort will rise to 46 stories on the waterfront and it will also house recreational, entertainment and services facilities. The modernist design of glass and stacked blocks will definitely dominate the Palm skyline. "This next phase of Atlantis, including the luxury residences of The Royal Atlantis, will continue to drive the growth of Dubai forward," said Al Shaibani. "This investment reaffirms ICD's commitment to support the long-term growth of our domestic hospitality market, a key pillar and growth sector for the Dubai economy."
The 800 rooms will offer guests spectacular views of the ocean and the Palm Jumeirah island. Luxury rooms and suites will be built under the supervision of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, while the interiors will be taken car of by MGA Design.
Until they build this magnificent resort you can visit the Atlantis, Dubai hotel resort located at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah. It is themed on the myth of Atlantis and it also includes distinct Arabian elements. This is a very famous hotel in Dubai and one of the most popular among tourist.


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Olives & Everything.
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It's the little stuff, life's petty displeasures—muddy floors, email glitches, lost time, lack of sleep, bikes with flat tires just when I want to ride—that ruffle me and make me that person I don't want to be. The person who lacks perspective.
But it's also the little stuff that does just the opposite: makes me see the universe through the tiniest of actions in the smallest of moments. The things that make us human. The phenomena that make the world a glorious place to be.
A few weeks back, I traveled again to Azerbaijan. And I met a young man who told me the story of his mother's olives. We were talking about writing with all of our senses; of putting an audience in a scene through sights and sounds, tastes and smells, textures and associations. So much of what we interpret of the world depends on the memories we form through the experience of a particular sense: The way bad tequila puts me back in college, on nights I'd rather forget. The way a televised football game sends me to my parents' couch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The way the thump thump thump of a mortar and pestle reminds me of our condo in Chiang Mai, where our neighbor pounded her curry during the early morning hours in an outdoor kitchen.
The young man—a human rights lawyer by training but a poet in his words—told me how the scent of olives reunites him with the memory of his mother. Not salty olives as we might instinctively think, but the sweet, spicy olives of her unforgettable jam. In Azerbaijan, mothers turn a savory treat into a candied delight. Pits and all, the olives soak in syrup with an array of spices, nuts and citrus peel. Two types of olives are used, one firm, the other not so. Regardless, the end result, after much time and attention, is an aroma that puts this young man straight into his mother's arms, in her house, in the place he knew as a child. Every time he goes away, it's the olives he craves on his return. I cannot convey the full sense of his message; I cannot do his story justice. I didn't memorize his poem. But when he spoke of olives and scent, his mother and memory, it was the essence of gratitude. An olive, such a small thing. But everything, to this man who loves his mother so.
On my last day in Baku, the young man brought me an overflowing jar of his mother's olive jam—a giant container. She'd asked him where the jam was going, and when he told her, she said, "Well, if it's traveling all the way to America, we have to give her a REALLY BIG jar!"
The jam survived the trip; the jar emerged a bit sticky but intact. And now our refrigerator is honored with this gift of the senses.
This week, I heard from a colleague who just learned he has cancer. But his message was not bleak; it was full of hope. This man has spent much of his career reporting in one of the world's poorest countries, a place routinely in the news for the worst of natural and human disasters. But there, my colleague says, he has learned perspective from people who face "higher mountains" than he.
Azerbaijan is one of those places, too, where the mountains are high—seemingly insurmountable at times. But the olives are plentiful, and so is the jam. I want to remember that as long and as often as I can.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, wherever you are.
Tags Azerbaijan, candied olives, life lessons, olive jam, olives, perspective, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving messages
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3 replies on "Olives & Everything."
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolatesays:
I could eat good olives for ever. They are so addictive!
Valerie Ashesays:
A beautiful snapshot of gratitude. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
Anasays:
So beautiful. Thank you.


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Our best and worst shoots this past month.
Ryu dealt with the new French national team kit whilst Syd was busy with his Formula 1 crash.
Ryu and Syd interview Kenny Ramsay, a sports photographer from Scotland.
Here are screenshots and links to some reference documents relating to the settings we discussed in the Podcast.
Our monthly competition for our readers and listeners and last month's theme was "ball".
The winner is Vanessa Lim from Singapore and her image of water polo can be seen on the rotating image at the top of our website. Her flickr photostream is here.
2nd place goes to Asdrubal Diaz from Venezuela with the basketball shot and 3rd place goes to Alvaro Campo Garcia from parts unknown with the football shot.
For the April competition it's motion blur. Goto our BLFS flickr group page for competition rules.
Our readers' questions of the month. This month, we tackle white balance setting in indoor sports and off camera flash at a sporting venue.
You mentioned on the podcast about how difficult it is to shoot in basketball stadiums and achieve the proper white balance Too right! The sodium lights in the gyms for my volleyball games have that same problem! I know my colours need improvement!
It really is difficult. Syd and I talked about this after the show, but we couldn't come up with a definitive way to get a balanced WB during a sporting event, especially indoors.
So glad I found your podcast. Keep up the great work!
Syd will probably chime in on this as he knows a lot more, but the more combination you try, the better you will be at knowing which combination will work for you.


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Looking for Black-owned restaurants and eateries in the Peoria area? Here's a list
Nick Vlahos
The key to success for a Black restaurateur, according to a Peoria one, is the key to success for any restaurateur.
Hard work and a little guidance can go a long way.
"A lot of people have good ideas but just don't know how to start," Tremayne Branch said.
Branch is the proprietor of Rumberger's Wings and More. It's grown from one location, originally on the East Bluff, to three in Peoria.
Nick in the Morning believes Rumberger's has the best chicken wings in town, for what that's worth. They might be the best in a few other communities, too. Rumberger's has expanded to Champaign and just opened another outlet in Springfield.
Branch, a Richwoods High School graduate now in his 40s, has been working in the food-service business since he was a child. He assisted his father, who operated food trailers.
"I've never really looked at it as a Black-owned business," Branch said about Rumberger's. "You just want to have a good business.
"It's still fun for me. I'm good at going to work every day. My drive, I think, kind of pushes it."
Branden Jackson appears to have the same drive.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Jackson opened wRap City, an East Peoria restaurant that combines a variety of wraps, hip-hop music and homages to the plethora of high school basketball stars from Peoria.
"I've tried to make everything as unique as possible, so you can only get it from me," Jackson said.
More:New East Peoria restaurant features wraps with a hip-hop feel
Black-owned restaurants aren't exactly unique. But around Peoria, they might be difficult to find.
Potential Black restaurant owners might benefit from help in finding good locations and how to establish a business, Branch said. Everything from financing to setting up accounts with vendors to establishing point-of-sale technology.
"I'm not saying that I'm perfect or anything, but I've been doing it for a long time," Branch said. "Experience helps. Not being scared to start."
What follows is a start for those looking to patronize local, Black-owned restaurants and eateries. Daurice Boneta of the Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau championed the compilation effort.
For more information, visit the bureau website, www.peoria.org. Any additions to the list, please send to nvlahos@pjstar.com, with details (address, hours, etc.).
What Black-owned eateries are there in the Tri-County Area?
BBQ Smokewagon, 245 Farmdale Road, East Peoria: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Smoked meats.
Jerk Hut, 1200 W. Main St., Peoria: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Caribbean-style food.
JR's Kitchen, 1024 W. Main St., Peoria: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Chicken wings, fish, pork chops, rib tips and more.
Que for You, 301 N. MacArthur Highway, Peoria: Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Smoked meats.
Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats, 1233 W. Brons Ave., Peoria: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Vegan baked goods.
Rumberger's Wings and More, 500 Main St., Peoria (closed temporarily), 8807 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, and 3125 N. University Ave., Peoria: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday (Knoxville); 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (University). Chicken wings, chicken tenders, fish.
SLE, 1112 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Southern-style cooking, with occasional Asian-style entrees.
Smo-King Pit, Northwoods Mall, 2200 W. War Memorial Drive, Peoria: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Smoked meats.
Sweet Cakes by Rachael, 1233 W. Brons Ave., Peoria: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Baked goods.
Triple Dipple's Treats and Delicacies, 940 N. Second St., Chillicothe: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Baked goods.
Wing Work, Northwoods Mall, 2200 W. War Memorial Drive, Peoria: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Chicken wings, chicken tenders, hamburgers.
wRap City, 400 Riverside Drive, East Peoria: 3 p.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Chicken, brisket, pork and vegetable wraps, chicken wings and more.
Young's Popcorn Heaven, 609 W. Lake Ave., Peoria: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Gourmet popcorn, in more than 50 flavors.


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Hello. My name is Emma Dewhurst and I'm the author of Your Best Creative Self.
With over 30 years' experience of a life in the arts, I'm on a mission to support work-at-home creatives and artists of all disciplines grow their creative practice and thrive.
Actress; writer; magazine editor; drama workshop leader, small creative business owner and community arts practitioner: these are just some of my present and former roles.
I am also mother to a joyous, gifted thirteen-year-old (perhaps my most creative job yet); cat carer to Pushkin and Alfie and astonished newly-wed to Simon, my person, who I found, or who found me, long after I believed it was possible to put the past behind me and start again. We live in a house near the sea in the south of England.
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I'm the middle child of three children, born to an actress mother and writer father. We were raised with the arts in our DNA, really, so I suppose it was inevitable that at least one of us would follow in their footsteps…
My first love was acting. At the age of seven I was cast as Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol' (apparently none of the boys were up to it). With my 'bah humbug' and fingerless mittens, I was smitten. Seventeen years and a chequered university history later, I found myself at drama school. My acting career has been long and had its fair share of ups and downs. But goodness, it's been good when it's been good! I've acted professionally in theatre, TV and film. I still have an agent and, yes, I do still act!
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I have always written, too, and eight years ago I found a way to do this full-time. Bright with grief after the breakdown of my first marriage, I was living as a single mother somewhere I wanted to leave but could not. I had no experience of running a business, and had never published anything in my life before but… this didn't stop me from following a crazy dream to launch my own magazine. Wow Kent was born on 24 November 2010. Gosh, I loved that magazine. It was a free, 'what's on where' arts magazine for my fantastically creative corner of the world. And it changed my life.
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Talk about a steep learning curve! I fell in love with print, and with running my own business, and the local arts community. I healed my heart and learned more about my own creative process, and those of the artists I was promoting, than I had ever learned before.
Six years, two awards, one crowdfunding campaign and 65 deadlines later, I printed the magazine for the last time. I was heart-broken to lose it, but couldn't make the sums work, in spite of massive support.
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Financial failure aside, though, the experience of Wow taught me many priceless things. It gave me an understanding of what it takes to run your own small creative business. I learned what it takes to work from home, alone. It taught me how to meet a deadline (65 punishing times!). And it gave me something else; something even more life-changing. Much to my astonishment and great personal gratitude, it gave me love. I met my second husband when I interviewed him about his play, which was about to open at the county's biggest theatre.
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The Mercy (out Mar 8) looks at the true story of Donald Crowhurst - a British man who tried to become the first person to complete a single-handed, non-stop circumnavigation of the world by boat in 1968. The film succeeds in the exploration of Crowhurst and his warped mindset. Another interesting "truth is stranger than fiction" tale. Grade: B.


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Q: Computer science. Need explanation about asynchronous IO automaton I'm currently reading Nancy Lynch book about distributed systems, chapter about IO automaton. And I have following questions related to book exercise 8.13(c).
We are given some automaton A with sig(A) is empty. Traces(P) is the set of sequences  over {1,2}  in wich every occurance of 1 is immediatly followed by a 2. I need to show that P is neither a safety property nor a liveness property. and show explicitly that P could be expressed as intersections of S and L.
Here is my problem: I can show that P is not safety because it breaks prefix-closed property, e.g. {2,1,2} has no prefix belonging to P (it should be of the  form {...,1} which is impossible for P). But I don't know how to deal with L property -- either it is empty or include trace(P) -- trace(P) $\subset$ trace(L). If it is empty then traces(P) is empty because traces(P)= traces(S) $\cap$ traces(L) which is wrong. So I think that traces(P) is subset of traces(L).
Is my conclusion related to traces(L) is right?
How can I explicitly express traces(P)=traces(S) $\cap$ traces(L) for this problem?
Thanks in advance.