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IaC – a potential source of vulnerabilities, or an opportunity for more secure infrastructure?
Last month, ICIT sponsored an online panel discussion featuring a number of application development and cybersecurity experts from across industry, the federal government, and the Department of Defense. This panel discussion focused on two new security vectors that have arisen as application development practices and technologies have evolved – infrastructure as code (IaC) and APIs.
During that discussion, panelists painted IaC as a technology that could either improve or hinder security – depending on how securely IaC modules are built. They discussed how – when untested and not secure – IaC can effectively spawn new vulnerabilities across the entire enterprise. However, they also stated that hardened IaC modules, built deliberately with security in mind, could make agencies more secure.
To learn more about the ways IaC can be helpful, or harmful, to an agency, we spoke with Ben Stokes, a professional services manager at Checkmarx.
During our discussion, we explored why agencies sometimes build insecure or vulnerable IaC, and the steps necessary to create a hardened IaC module. We discussed the organizational changes and technologies that can help agencies build secure infrastructure. Finally, we were introduced to KICS, a new tool from Checkmarx, that can scan IaC source code to ensure that it's secure.
Here is what Ben told us:
GovDevSecOpsHub (GDSOH): At a recent panel discussion, Nick Sinai said that IaC is something that could, "…actually make life even worse for [agencies]." How and why can IaC create security vulnerabilities for developers and government agencies? How can the automation inherent in IaC make those vulnerabilities even worse or more pervasive?
Ben Stokes: Infrastructure is difficult. It is not easy now, and it has never been easy. However, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) can sometimes make it look easy. Perception is everything. Thinking that IaC is easy can lead to the misconception that IaC does not require maintenance, or care and feeding.
In performance engineering, we refer to a three-step process for building software: "Make it work, make it right, and make it fast." In IaC, the process should be slightly different: "Make it work, make it right, and make it secure."
Deploying IaC and an application quickly might seem impressive, however, it does not benefit an agency when applications are quickly deployed on insecure infrastructure. When a developer deploys a solution quickly, the assumption is they used some sort of module. But what is in that module? What is it doing? And what decisions did the module author make? Are those the right decisions for your organization? How is it determined if the decisions are correct? What are the repercussions if the threat model is different?
If a developer simply utilizes an off-the-shelf module, there is a high probability that they just created a new vulnerability. Chances are there is something in that module, and the IaC it provisioned, that is not correct for the agency. This is how vulnerabilities get built into IaC.
"Infrastructure is difficult. It is not easy now, and it has never been easy…Thinking that IaC is easy can lead to the misconception that IaC does not require maintenance, or care and feeding."
With the automation inherent in IaC, a single misconfiguration within the infrastructure can spread vulnerabilities quickly throughout the enterprise. Developers need to be careful to not create IaC that introduces vulnerabilities across the organization.
GDSOH: There's another side of that coin, however. Some of the other panelists with Nick, including Carrie Lee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, talked about how IaC – if done securely – can be used to push secure infrastructure provisioning, standards and controls across the organization. How is that possible and why would that be a positive thing?
Ben Stokes: To get those benefits, organizations need to work diligently and deliberately to build secure IaC. Organizations need to take the extra step to document the posture of the module they created to provision that IaC, documenting its intended environment, the standard it has been hardened to, and the tests conducted to ensure that it is hardened to that standard.
Agencies that are deliberate, and put in the extra work, will be rewarded with a hardened IaC asset. Whether a cloud formation template, or a Terraform module, a hardened IaC asset can deploy multiple instances of the desired infrastructure very quickly and securely.
That asset can pay dividends across the organization.
"With the automation inherent in IaC, a single misconfiguration within the infrastructure can spread vulnerabilities quickly throughout the enterprise."
The agency will gain automatic parity between production and deployment environments because both are built to the same specifications. That parity is valuable because differences in those environments can cause issue reports from the software.
A hardened IaC asset will also help the agency with disaster recovery (DR) scenarios. Keeping an additional hot site is costly. Agencies that have put in the time and work to develop a hardened IaC module can use it to recover into another region easily and quickly. If an agency does not have a hot site, recovery will only take as long it takes for the IaC to get up and running at another location.
GDSOH: Ultimately, it sounds like IaC done well can make an organization more secure, and IaC done poorly can make it MUCH less secure. So, what cultural or procedural changes can organizations implement to ensure they are doing it correctly?
Ben Stokes: Because of the automation inherent in IaC, an agency's IaC is going to be spread across the enterprise and amplified. If the infrastructure is built securely, the agency will have good infrastructure across the board.
I think culturally and procedurally, IaC is code and must be treated like code. It cannot be treated like infrastructure, which has a dedicated team that manages it.
Code is written by developers who have a very specialized skill set and little experience with infrastructure. That can create problems because domain knowledge is necessary to write IaC. Developers need domain knowledge of their platform – whether it is AWS, Azure, etc. They also need knowledge of traditional IT concepts around networking and network layout, so that when they design a software-defined network, it is correct and functional.
"Agencies that are deliberate, and put in the extra work, will be rewarded with a hardened IaC asset…[that] can deploy multiple instances of the desired infrastructure very quickly and securely."
There is really no substitute for having expertise in the above areas. However, like any other type of code, they require testing and good tooling. Code reviews are also required. Unfortunately, the expertise needed is scarce, while time is limited. Good tooling is invaluable. KICS is such a tool, because it can conduct automated IaC code review at scale.
Organizational leaders need to understand that if they want IaC, they will need to invest in tools and empower and train their developers to use those tools. These actions will ensure a culture that creates tested artifacts that can then be reused.
GDSOH: What tools and technologies exist that can guarantee or ensure that IaC is secure before it leaves an entire organization vulnerable? How do these tools work?
Ben Stokes: A lot of IaC vulnerabilities materialize as security misconfigurations. Security misconfiguration has been an OWASP top 10 vulnerability since its inception.
These types of vulnerabilities are usually hard to detect. Configuration relies on context, and context is hard to integrate into testing.
Many of the tools that are used today – things like server scans built into cloud platforms – are scanning for settings and configurations that are incorrect. However, they have long feedback-loops. Developers must run the test on provisioned infrastructure, get a report, and then go remediate the problem. That process can take a long time, and it must be run on infrastructure that has been already provisioned and configured.
The Checkmarx Keep Infrastructure as Code Secure (KICS) solution delivers a shorter feedback loop for IaC testing.
KICS works by testing the source code, making it quick and easy, and allowing users to get started early in the process. Unlike the server scanning built into cloud platforms, users do not need their whole system up and running to do a scan. Users can start scanning their source code for vulnerabilities before they deploy the infrastructure.
GDSOH: The IaC security solution that Checkmarx has introduced is an open-source tool. Why is this something Checkmarx has committed to offering as an open-source solution at no charge to the user?
Ben Stokes: That is correct, KICS is available at no cost. Basically, Checkmarx is following an open-source model that is common across the industry – making the tool available at no cost, and having support and updates offered through the community.
"Unlike the server scanning built into cloud platforms, [KICS] users do not need their whole system up and running to do a scan. Users can start scanning their source code for vulnerabilities before they deploy the infrastructure."
Within Checkmarx, there are security researchers who are always hunting for new vulnerabilities and using their research to improve the detection capability within Checkmarx products. That is true for KICS, as well. However, there is also a great deal of expertise in security research that is not in-house at Checkmarx. Funneling that expertise into KICS is very valuable. Since KICS is on GitHub, anybody who wants to submit a query to KICS can do so.
That's one of the benefits of open-source solutions. Being open-source, there is an established community already searching for new security issues and submitting new queries. That community acts like a high tide, which lifts all boats.
GDSOH: For anyone interested in getting access to KICS, what do they have to do? Where do they have to go?
Ben Stokes: It is easy! KICS is available online where interested individuals can access documentation and a download for the binary.
If you would like to see KICS in action, click HERE to download the solution at no cost.
Tags Ben Stokes Carrie Lee Checkmarx code Department of Veterans Affairs GitHub IaC ICIT infrastructure infrastructure as code KICS Nick Sinai Open Source scan security Terraform tools vulnerabilities
A communications expert and journalist with over a decade of experience, Ryan has edited and contributed to multiple popular online trade publications focused on the security, satellite, unified communications and network infrastructure industries. He serves as a contributing editor for the GovHub family of publications. In addition to his work with the Hub, he serves as the Executive Editor of the Government Satellite Report and the Modern Equipment Manufacturer online publications. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking across the great state of Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and their rescue pup, Brooklyn the Adventure Dog, who is 13lbs of pure furry fury.
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West Texas Guar will not process any beans or pay its professional staff until further notice, according to terms of an agreement reached Monday afternoon, March 31.
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert L. Jones said he will set a new hearing for sometime in April to determine whether to allow a return to production and which steps to take next regarding the indebted Brownfield company.
Representatives of unpaid guar farmers are requesting the court appoint a trustee to oversee operations. They filed an involuntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition March 14 against the company.
Through terms of the temporary agreement - announced after just less than an hour of confidential negotiations - West Texas Guar will remain open and its hourly staff will still be paid. That means those blue-collar laborers will be allowed to perform duties such as facility maintenance, but their bosses can't process or sell the legumes.
"Nobody's out looking for a new job tomorrow," said Dustin Burrows, one of a half-dozen attorneys representing the unpaid farmers.
The company is not allowed to pay any professional or consulting fees, meaning higher-ranking employees Mark Stanley, Klint Forbes and Wade Cowan and attorneys will temporarily be without a paycheck.
West Texas Guar's $90,000 bank balance may be used only for crew wages, insurance, utilities and payroll taxes.
Previous talk had suggested closing the facility, but attorneys eventually agreed to keep it open but not operational.
"Here in the short run, it's in the best interest of all concerned," said Byrnie Bass, another farmers' attorney.
The 24 guar growers allege the company owes them nearly $4 million, saying it violated a contract by not paying them within the agreed-upon 45 days after they delivered the crops.
Many see stopping production of their legumes as a second choice to getting their money.
"I'm still very aggravated," said Shea Floyd, who grows near Loop.
Terry County District Judge Kelly Moore issued restraining orders March 7 to keep the company from processing guar from plaintiffs in the case.
But weeks into the processing season, determining what beans belong to whom and which are therefore OK to process is nearly impossible.
Bobby Harlan, a producer in the Seagraves area, said it was frustrating before the agreement to watch the company profit from his and other farmers' unpaid crop.
"They were processing it, and everyone was getting paid but us," he said.
Guar is a legume that can be used as a thickening agent in certain foods and liquids and in the oil and gas industry.


The cannabis industry has been booming over the last decade and the increasing presence of cannabis based products shows a growing global acceptance of the once illegal substance. The flower, oils, waxes and edibles are among a couple of the products available, in addition to the medicinal use of marijuana. As demand increases and producers pushing themselves for a steady production line, a group from Denver, Colorado has challenged themselves to address the inconsistencies of THC and CBD dosages in the edible products. These inconsistencies can affect the experience of the consumer or patient which can cause frustration and suffering; for those who use the drug for medicinal use.
Franklin BioScience is considered to be on the forefront of cannabis cultivation, extraction and production as they control their manufacturing process from start to finish. With high investments in research, technology and operational efficiency, they have been able to deliver consistent high quality products to a marketing with an increasingly high demand, as well as delivering high yields and potency while simultaneously reducing operating costs.
Historically, most cannabis growers, including Franklin BioScience, have grown their product under high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps. When awarded a cultivation license in Las Vegas, Franklin BioScience began to explore other means of growth and lighting tech which revolutionised the way that grew cannabis. They started by looking at cultivation challenges that faced growers in Las Vegas, in this instance it was the cost and availability of prime real-estate as well as soaring temperatures making climate control and operational costs much higher. To determine the best method of growth, they launched a study, in their Denver laboratory, between several different vendors in the LED space, Fluence and others. The study was aimed at comparing these newer growth methods with the HPS lamps, with Fluence dominating the study".
As Fluence was the "winner" of the study, Franklin BioScience worked with their team to design their Las Vegas facility. Their vision, to transform both the propagation/vegetative and flower space into a state-of-the-art vertical farm. Their new farm utilises Fluence SPYDRx PLUS on the bottom layer and Fluence VYPRx PLUS on the top layer of rolling-rack systems, from Greenhaus Industries, in flower production/cultivation and FLuence SPYDRx and Fluence RAZRx in vegetative cultivation.
Franklin Bioscience has shown the world that there is tremendous value in investing in research and development. Maximisation of horizontal and vertical space and increasing energy efficiency, determined by their geographical location and operational strengths, has transformed their operation, increased yield and potency with a decrease in overall energy costs.
If anything, this should show not only medicinal cannabis growers, but ALL growers the drastic changes that can occur when space and efficiency are optimised. These growth methods are appreciated as supply and demand continue their exponential race.


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Q: Instalação de Xamarin em Windows 7 Gostaria de instalar a ferramenta Xamarin para desenvolvimento mobile. Meu sistema operacional é o Windows 7. É possível instalar essa ferramenta no Windows 7 ou só no 10 ou versões superiores do Windows?

A: Precisa do Windows 7 para o básico, do 8.1 para Xamarin.Forms Windows e do 10 para Xamarin.Forms UWP, conforme a documentação.

A: É possível instalar o Xamarin no Windows 7 desde que você esteja com seu sistema atualizado com Service Pack, porém, recomendo você ter o Windows 10 Pro ou Enterprise, pois, a maioria dos cenários da plataforma Windows irão necessitar. Eu realizei um post  para auxiliar na instalação e configuração do Xamarim , segue o endereço  ;)
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Nauki z Góry Błogosławienia (ang. Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing) – książka autorstwa Ellen G. White omawiająca na podstawie przekazów nowotestamentowych ewangelii Kazanie na górze wygłoszone przez Jezusa Chrystusa. Autorka poddaje analizie każdy werset Kazania, dzieląc się przemyśleniami na temat poszczególnych wypowiedzi Chrystusa. Książka napisana prostym językiem, zawiera w sobie najważniejsze nauki Nowego Testamentu, jak łaska Boża, miłość braterska, modlitwa, przykazania Boże, zbawienie przez wiarę czy chrześcijański charakter, wyprowadzając je z ustępów Kazania na Górze.

Treść
 Wzgórze
 Błogosławieństwa
 Duch zakonu
 Istota prawdziwego nabożeństwa
 "Ojcze nasz"
 Nie sądzić, lecz czynić

Wydania w języku polskim
 Rozmyślania z Góry Błogosławienia, Hamburg 1914
 Rozmyślania z Góry Błogosławienia, Hamburg 1919
 Nauki z Góry Błogosławienia, Warszawa 1960
 Nauki z Góry Błogosławienia, Warszawa 1980
 Nauki z Góry Błogosławienia, Warszawa 1989

Linki zewnętrzne
 Nauki z Góry Błogosławienia w Serwisie Chrześcijańskim Nadzieja.pl

Bibliografia
 Bernard Koziróg, Ellen Gould White, Wyższe Adwentystyczne Seminarium Duchowne, Podkowa Leśna 1998.

Publikacje Ellen G. White
Utwory literackie z 1896

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Q: TradingView Pinescript - I am not able to draw all my main supports and resistances levels from monthly timeframe to intraday timeframe. Just 2levels with pinescript v5 in tradingview I have two issues when I try to draw all my preferred supports and resistances levels in the monthly timeframe, and when I try to have the same levels at the 30 minutes timeframe.
Snapshots and code below
Thanks

// This source code is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at https://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/
// © giancarlopagliaroli
//@version=5
strategy(title='s_support&resistance', pyramiding = 0,  initial_capital=100, currency=currency.EUR,
 commission_value=0.16, commission_type=strategy.commission.percent, slippage=1,
 default_qty_type=strategy.cash, default_qty_value=100, overlay=true)
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
isess = session.regular
t = ticker.new(syminfo.prefix, syminfo.ticker, session=isess)
igaps = barmerge.gaps_off
lookaheads = barmerge.lookahead_on
//get volume from monthly timeframe
volume1 = request.security(t, 'M', volume, gaps=igaps, lookahead=lookaheads)
//get simple moving avarage of volume from monthly timeframe
sma1 = request.security(t, 'M', ta.sma(volume, 12), gaps=igaps, lookahead=lookaheads)
//Hystorical supports and resistances: get highs and lows bar values from monthly timeframe only if volume over the sma
h1 = request.security(t, 'M', expression = volume1 > sma1 ? high: na, gaps=igaps, lookahead=lookaheads)
l1 = request.security(t, 'M', expression = volume1 > sma1 ? low: na, gaps=igaps, lookahead=lookaheads)

//a = plot(timeframe.ismonthly ? na : h1, color= close < h1 ?  color.new(color.red, 0) : color.new(color.lime, 0), linewidth =1 , style=plot.style_circles)
//b = plot(timeframe.ismonthly ? na : l1, color= close < l1 ?  color.new(color.red, 0) : color.new(color.lime, 0), linewidth=1, style=plot.style_circles)

//my arrays for storing all lines of supports and resistances
arrayh = array.new_line()
arrayl = array.new_line()
//tradingview give me 5000 bars
for i = 0 to 4999

    if not na(h1[i])  //h1 series could have some NaN values
        array.push(arrayh,line.new(bar_index - 1, h1[i], bar_index, h1[i], width=1, color=color.red, extend=extend.right, style=line.style_solid))
    if not na(l1[i])  //l1 series could have some NaN values
        array.push(arrayl,line.new(bar_index - 1, l1[i], bar_index, l1[i], width=1, color=color.red, extend=extend.right, style=line.style_solid))

A: solved by creating a python script which is getting montly highs and lows from yahoo finance and creating a txt file in pinescript code to be imported into tradingview . Here the result for the Natural gas future
Finally having all montly highs and lows on day timeframe but will I have apply further filters and improvements on this


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HomeArticlesGreenwood class teaches basics of U.S. Constitution
By Nancy Price
For those tired and frustrated with fake news and want to learn how to find the truth, understand their rights and what our founding fathers intended when they wrote the Constitution, an upcoming Greenwood class may be the answer.
Mike Laurenzano, First Vice Chairman of The Indiana Constitution Party, is holding a free class in September based on the book, The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution, by Brion McClanahan, PhD. Attendees of the class will learn how the founding generation intended for Americans to interpret and apply the Constitution, how it was designed to protect the rights of states, why Congress was meant to be the dominant branch of government and more.
Nick Frecker, a member of the Indiana Constitution Party and resident of northwest Indianapolis, first began the class in Zionsville in February.
"Nick liked the book so much, he said 'maybe we should teach it'," Laurenzano said.
The class will summarize the U.S. Constitution, going over the Preamble, the 7 Articles and the 27 Amendments.
Laurenzano said he hopes that those attending the class will start becoming independent thinkers in an age when news spread over the Internet is taken at face value.
"They need to take (what they hear) and confirm if what they hear is true," he said. "I want them to be thinkers and realize their responsibility is to question authority."
Mike Laurenzano, First Vice Chairman of The Indiana Constitution Party, will be holding a class on Sept. 8 in Greenwood based on the book, The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution. (Submitted photo.)
As well, he said he would like to see younger people attend, noting that there have been families with children as young as five who have taken part in the class.
"Their heads are like a sponge," he said of children that age. "They had some interesting questions."
Feedback from the first class has been positive, according to Laurenzano. "People get really engaged. People want to talk, they ask questions and they really get involved."
He also said that some attendees have been so excited after taking the class that they want to join the Indiana Constitution Party.
The Indiana Constitution Party believes in limiting the federal government to its delegated, Constitutional functions. The Indiana chapter believes in fewer restrictions on election candidates, restoring state sovereignty and supporting abortion bans.
The class will be held on Sept. 8 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Old National Bank, 4950 E. County Line Road in Greenwood. The Greenwood class will only be held if seven or more people RSVP. Please contact Mike Laurenzano at (317) 201-5889 or email him at ConstitutionPartyIN@gmail.com by Sept. 1 to confirm attendance. The Founding Fathers Guide to the Constitution can be purchased at the class for $15. There is no charge for the class.
For more information about the Indiana Constitution Party, go to constitutionpartyin.com or Facebook: ConstitutionPartyofIndiana.
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Five Key Questions Raised by the United States' Decision to Support a Temporary TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19 Vaccines
On May 5, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai issued a statement announcing the Biden Administration's support for waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines. Ambassador Tai acknowledged the Administration's general support for intellectual property protections, while underscoring that "the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic call for extraordinary measures." To that end, Ambassador Tai expressed the Biden Administration's willingness to "actively participate in text-based negotiations at the World Trade Organization" regarding a Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver for COVID-19 vaccines.
Ambassador Tai's statement recognizes the continued need for access to COVID-19 vaccines, especially as cases and deaths increase in India and other low- and middle-income countries, but raises several key questions in advance of the next TRIPS meeting on June 8-9.
What are next steps for negotiations on the TRIPS waiver?
In October 2020, India and South Africa proposed a temporary waiver from the implementation, application, and enforcement of TRIPS provisions regarding copyright and related rights (Part II, section 1), industrial designs (section 4), patents (section 5), and the protection of undisclosed information (section 7). The stated purpose of the proposal is to support domestic manufacturing efforts for COVID-19 medical products, including diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines, and to address supply chain pressures during the pandemic.
WTO decisions require a consensus of its 164 members. The proposed text from India and South Africa has not gained widescale support since its introduction last year. This may be because of its broad scope, which would remove protections for patents, copyright, industrial designs, and undisclosed information "in relation to prevention, containment or treatment of COVID-19" and until "widespread vaccination is in place globally, and the majority of the world's population has developed immunity." After ten meetings and seven months, proponents of the waiver have agreed to revise the text of the October proposal, and requested that Ambassador Dagfinn Sørli, chair of the TRIPS Council, hold an unscheduled meeting in late May to discuss the revised proposal before the next formal TRIPS meeting on June 8-9.
U.S. support for a waiver may also alter the trajectory of negotiations. The U.S. has been one of the most vocal advocates of strong IP protections, and it remains to be seen whether support for a waiver will be accompanied with limitations on the broad strokes of the initial proposal, especially given the innovative nature of the mRNA technology used in some vaccines.
For IP rightsholders, it will be important to carefully consider how the waiver's terms would affect long-term business operations, given that proprietary materials and information cannot be pulled back after they have been made public. This is especially critical for mRNA-based vaccines, due to the broader business value of the technology platform for other vaccines in development.
How might WTO member states approach negotiations?
While the U.S. and Europe are often the strongest advocates of IP protections, approaches to protections for COVID-19 vaccines are varied. After Ambassador Tai's statement, a German government spokesperson warned the U.S. position would pose severe complications and continued via e-mail, "the limiting factor for the production of vaccines are manufacturing capacities and high quality standards, not the patents . . . The protection of intellectual property is a source of innovation and this has to remain so in the future." While Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, voiced her support for the U.S. position, she cautioned that the priority should be to increase vaccine production.
Although many low- and middle-income countries support the waiver, the Bolsonaro administration in Brazil opposed the measure in early discussions. Brazil has been particularly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and has experienced a sharp increase in cases over the past month, which may influence its position as waiver discussions continue.
The WTO has faced challenges as a consensus-based negotiating body, and EU officials warn that negotiations will likely take months. European and U.S. innovators are unlikely to completely forgo patent protections for mRNA technology, and consensus for partial waivers will involve lengthy discussions with member states. EU leaders will meet on May 7-9 in Portugal to continue discussions on vaccine waivers, and waiver proponents are expected to bring revised waiver language to WTO discussions at the end of May.
How would such a TRIPS waiver be implemented and enforced, including at the national level?
The final text of any waiver will dictate subsequent implementation and enforcement. At present, the India/South Africa proposal broadly releases WTO members from their obligations under TRIPS, vis-à-vis the aforementioned provisions, for purposes of both existing and new protections. It does not specify for how long.
Depending on the nature of a waiver, WTO members could potentially implement it at their discretion, likely requiring legislative, regulatory, or other actions in each jurisdiction. The timeline for doing so, consistency across jurisdictions, and ongoing reporting obligations remain unclear. Notably, WTO members would be exempt from WTO dispute settlement provisions.
In contrast to compulsory licensing under TRIPS, the broad proposal from India and South Africa would not require compensation for IP rightsholders. Moreover, any lack of clarity or inconsistency regarding scope or timelines, as well as the steps and resources needed for technology transfer, would likely be problematic, not least for any ongoing contractual negotiations.
Are there other options—a so-called "third way"—that could be considered, instead of a TRIPS waiver?
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has suggested a "third way" as a compromise to increase access without the need for a waiver. Under this approach, pharmaceutical companies would execute licensing agreements with low- and middle-income countries to share vaccine technology "within the framework of multilateral rules, so as to encourage research and innovation while at the same time allowing licensing agreements that help scale up manufacturing of medical products."
According to DG Okonjo-Iweala, this third way would drastically increase manufacturing capacity while providing transparency on contracts, including pricing. IP rightsholders should carefully consider how this might impact their contracting strategy.
Others have suggested a focus on easing export restrictions and tariffs which, in principle, could accelerate global distribution of existing COVID-19 vaccine doses without the need for a waiver.
Regardless of the outcome, how might this process impact the WTO more broadly?
The WTO has demonstrated the ability to coalesce and implement TRIPS flexibilities in the past. In 2001, the WTO adopted the Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health, which affirmed the ability of member states to pursue IP flexibilities to increase access to essential medicines in certain circumstances.
The current waiver negotiations, and their timeline and success, will almost certainly have a long-term impact on the WTO, including in its role as a negotiating body and in broader global policy discussions on health and other issues.
Many unknowns remain as to the path of potential WTO negotiations. The evolving situation will require nimble and creative thinking by governments and companies across sectors, close attention and engagement should text-based negotiations begin, and strategic efforts to mitigate potential risks over the long-term. Both in the short and long-term, it is unclear how the U.S. will seek to reconcile its support for a waiver with its general support for intellectual property protections, as well as broader goals, such as promoting U.S. innovation, manufacturing, and global competitiveness.
Stakeholders will need to consider potential challenges for rightsholders of a broad range of intellectual property, including IP with only tangential links to the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand to address quickly the global public health emergency, and the related reputational and legal risks.
For more information, please contact the professional(s) listed below, or your regular Crowell & Moring contact.
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// Copyright (c) Christof Senn. All rights reserved. See license.txt in the project root for license information.

namespace Aqua.Tests.Dynamic.DynamicObjectMapper
{
    using Aqua.Dynamic;
    using Shouldly;
    using System.Collections.Generic;
    using System.Linq;
    using Xunit;

    public class When_mapping_list_of_nullable_int
    {
        private readonly DynamicObject dynamicObject;

        public When_mapping_list_of_nullable_int()
        {
            IEnumerable<int?> list = new List<int?> { null, 1, 11 };
            dynamicObject = DynamicObject.Create(list);
        }

        [Fact]
        public void Dynamic_object_should_have_one_property_with_empty_name()
        {
            dynamicObject.Properties.Single().Name.ShouldBe(string.Empty);
        }

        [Fact]
        public void Dynamic_object_type_should_be_array_of_string()
        {
            dynamicObject.Type.ToType().ShouldBe(typeof(List<int?>));
        }

        [Fact]
        public void Dynamic_object_should_have_items_property_with_list()
        {
            var items = dynamicObject.Values.Single().ShouldBeOfType<object[]>();
            items[0].ShouldBeNull();
            items[1].ShouldBe(1);
            items[2].ShouldBe(11);
        }

        [Fact]
        public void Dynamic_object_should_result_in_string_array_when_mapped_back()
        {
            var list = dynamicObject.CreateObject().ShouldBeOfType<List<int?>>();
            list[0].ShouldBeNull();
            list[1].ShouldBe(1);
            list[2].ShouldBe(11);
        }
    }
}

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Movie Review – Jason Bourne
Posted on July 29, 2016 by tldrmoviereviews
TL;DR – This movie is everything you have come to expect from a Jason Bourne film, but that means all the good and the bad is here.
Score – 2.5 out of 5 stars
I have to say before we start that the original Bourne Trilogy (Identity, Supremacy & Ultimatum) is probably one of my favourite trilogies of all time, for me I put it up there with the original Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. The follow-up Legacy had some interesting ideas but it lacked the style and understanding of the previous films, and it felt like they had just inserted the Bourne universe into an original IP. So given how high my impression of the first films was, and how low the follow up was, I was preparing myself for this iteration to be a train wreck, but thankfully it's not. For me, it is everything the old Bourne's were, however, the last of those films were made almost 10 years ago, and that is a bit of the problem if you are just doing the same thing over again.
For those who have not seen the previous trilogy, firstly I highly recommend you go watch the previous trilogy, but to catch you up: Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) was a soldier who was conditioned into being an assassin for the CIA, until he failed a mission and washed up in the Mediterranean with no memory and two bullets in his back. This sets off a series of events that puts Bourne on a collision course with his former masters (which are played by just about every old cantankerous white dude that Hollywood has to offer) who want him dead, those in the CIA that want to bring him in, and other random people that are against him for reasons. Which of course means fights, shootouts, car chases, and romping around Europe leaving carnage in its wake. Now the good news is if you never bothered to watch Legacy you don't need to see it in preparation for this film, as it is not referenced much, if at all, so you only need to watch the first three, and even then they do a good job of catching you up even if you have never seen a film.
So Jason Bourne thinks the CIA would label their files like this
So after the failed continuation they have brought Matt Daemon and Paul Greengrass back to try and revitalise the franchise, and bring it back to its roots, and for the most part, it works. Now if you don't like shaky cam, well then you probably already know to avoid all the Bourne films, and it is used extensively in Jason Bourne. For the most part it works, as it ratchets up the tension and does give a sense of impact to action sequences, though this being said, in some of the fight scenes they cut so much that it is actually a bit hard to follow what is happening, so they need to work a bit on this. The action sequences themselves are all really quite good, and indeed this is a hallmark of the series and if this wasn't the case Bourne would be in a lot of trouble, but fists interact with people's faces, guns get shot, and cars get chased, so if that is all you want in a film you'll be set here. Because Matt Damon is getting a bit on in years, the transitions between him and the stunt doubles are quite seamless, though there is one sequence when the use of CGI is apparent, and that is a bit of a shame as this is a series that always tries to have that kind of practical feel. The staging of scenes was quite good, for example at the start of the film there is a riot out the front of the Greek Parliament, and the placement of the protesters and police feel more realistic than we have seen in the past, to the point when you start to wonder if they used some stock footage to pull off some of the aerial shots. All of this has the professionality that you have come to expect and a sense of familiarity that comes with the series, but come on, using CGI to de-age someone still looks bad even if you put a flashback filter over the top of it.
Since it has been 10 years since the last film, it is good to see that the movie does not shy away from that, with both Bourne and Nicky (Julia Stiles) showing the drain of spending ten years living off the grid. This is also shown in the fact that there is a completely new cast back at the CIA, and given the mess that was how they dealt with a lot of the returning players in Legacy, starting with a fresh cast was probably for the best. Tommy Lee Jones is at his cantankerous best as the CIA Director Robert Dewey, honestly, that man makes being crotchety an art form. Alicia Vikander plays Heather Lee the head of Cyberthreats department and there is an interesting interplay between the old school and new school that I wish they had focused on a bit more. Indeed the film is set in a post-Snowden world so that's quite interesting especially with Riz Ahmed playing Aaron Kalloor, a Zuckerberg substitute who is woven into this latest scandal. However, this is where the film starts to falter a bit and since we will be talking about the story, time to engage the SPOILER WARNING if you have not seen the film you should skip to the next paragraph. The more the story goes on the more unbelievable the actions of Dewey become, there is no way that CIA director would allow an asset (Vincent Cassel) that is so caviler about innocent civilian collateral damage to romp around a NATO Ally, especially an asset that is A) personally involved with the subject and B) that gets spotted by the police because they don't know how to sniper. Indeed as well as this, it is inconceivable that a CIA Director would just be chill with just randomly killing off four CIA operatives for no apparent reason, as well as this the very ending of the film just falls flat END OF SPOILERS.
Tommy Lee Jones playing crotchety old dude
So what are my general impressions, I did really like it, it was a return to form for the series, and more than everything else it felt familiar, but that cuts a bit both ways, as it has not really changed all that much, so they really need to start to look at innovation rather than repetition here. The action is great and while the story might not be the strongest in places, on the whole, it works, and more than ever I am interested to see what is next.
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Directed by – Paul Greengrass
Written by – Paul Greengrass & Christopher Rouse
Based on – Characters created by Robert Ludlum
Starring – Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander, Riz Ahmed & Vincent Cassel
Rating – Australia: M; Canada: PG; NZ: M; UK: 12a; USA: PG-13
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Find out about the latest building project and get a sneak peek inside the 35,000 square foot building.
SOUTH KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — South Knoxville is booming, and Southcoast Commons is the newest development coming to the area.
The 35 thousand square-foot building located at 906 Sevier Avenue is undergoing a $1.3 million renovation and will include areas to eat, shop, and get outdoors.
Plans call for the bottom floor to be renovated to accommodate businesses, shops, and a local grocery store called the South Coast Market.
A greenway will also run along the back of the building for people to ride bikes and enjoy the outdoors. The developers also say part of the roof will be a vegetation roof complete with plants and trees in the open air.
One of the project owners Tim Duff says the project will add flavor to the South Knoxville community.
"We hope it's going to be an anchor for Sevier Avenue that complements the existing businesses that are already here," Duff says.
They plan to start renovations in late August and are hoping to have some businesses open at the beginning of next year.
The building is located at 906 Sevier Avenue.


Chef Andy Stewart: A hands-on class discovering the fresh flavors available this time of year at the Farmer's Market. Crab Stuffed Peaches; Endive Bites: Gravlax; Watermelon Carpese Salad; Cost is $40 per person, and each attendee will receive 10% of their purchase of products.
Payment is expected at time of registration to reserve your seat. Call 616-392-1111 to sign up.
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Mesmerizing magic at RPI
MAGICIAN STEVEN BRUNDAGE STUNS students at his magic show in the McNeil Room. August Gehrman/The Polytechnic
By Namish Gali and Anushka Potdar October 2, 2019
The Union Programs and Activities Committee organized an open house for students and alumni on Saturday. A performance by the RPI Pep Band, freebies at Father's Marketplace, Panera, and Ben and Jerry's, as well as a reunion show in Mother's Wine Emporium, were among the events that took place. However, the highlight of the day for many was Steven Brundage's performance in the McNeil Room.
Brundage amazed students with his incredible Rubik's Cube magic tricks and other original tricks, some of which earned him a top 12 finalist spot on America's Got Talent in 2016. Brundage began the show with some of his signature Rubik's Cube tricks, including placing audience-shuffled cubes into seemingly empty brown bags and pulling them out solved, to the astonishment of the crowd.
One of his more memorable tricks began when he invited a volunteer in the audience who had a hundred dollar bill to join him on stage. Upon Brundage's request, the volunteer signed his name on the bill in red marker and reluctantly handed Brundage the bill. To his disappointment, Brundage shredded the bill in front of the audience. This didn't last long; Brundage swiftly presented an identically signed bill, buried inside a freshly cut orange.
Towards the end of his performance, Brundage tried solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded in just 72 steps but was unsuccessful. However, he pulled it off seamlessly in his second attempt.
For his final trick, Brundage solved six cubes, blindfolded, each in just 50 seconds. At first, it seemed like he was unsuccessful again because each cube looked unsolved from the audience's point of view. Before leaving the stage, he closed by saying that the great thing about each of his shows is that they're all unique—no two shows ever go the same. He then flipped all six cubes over revealing that they were arranged to spell "RPI" in red and white. The audience gasped, then cheered and clapped as Brundage gracefully left the stage.
Throughout the entire show, people were engaged, enthralled, and enraptured. Brundage's charisma and passion for magic—one that was lit early in his childhood—was palpable and inspiring. Needless to say, the students and alumni left the Union with a brighter spark in their eyes than when they came.
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A12 Blackwall Tunnel weekend closures hit drivers
WEEKEND closures are planned in the Blackwall Tunnel in East London over the next two years in addition to night-time weekday closures, drivers are being warned. The shut-down is to allow modernisation of the northbound tunnel which cannot be done during the regular overnight closures
WEEKEND closures are planned in the A12 northbound Blackwall Tunnel in East London over the next two years in addition to weekday night-time closures already under way, drivers are being warned.
The Saturday-Sunday shut-down is to allow modernisation of the 108-year-old tunnel which City Hall says cannot be completed during the regular overnight closure programme.
Two public meetings are being held by Transport for London to answer questions and explain the closures.
They are at the East Wintergarden in Canary Wharf on Friday evening, May 14, at 6pm, and at the O2 in north Greenwich the next day (Saturday) at 12 noon.
The work will take until December, 2012. TfL is discussing dates with local authorities at Tower Hamlets and Greenwich before announcing when the weekend closures begin.
The Blackwall Tunnel, which carries 50,000 vehicles a day, is to have new ventilation shafts to speed up smoke extraction in the event of vehicle fires, which has hampered rescues in the past. Upgraded fire detection systems, lighting, CCTV cameras and better access for emergency services are also being installed.
The northbound tunnel is already closed between 9pm and 5am Sunday to Friday, with northbound traffic diverted through the southbound tunnel.
Alternatives for drivers are the A101 Rotherhithe Tunnel and the A282 Dartford river crossing which has no toll charges between 10pm and 6am.


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Home News newcastle set to sign chelsea winger kenedy on loan
Newcastle set to sign Chelsea winger Kenedy on loan
Chelsea winger Kenedy is set to spend the next season on loan at Newcastle United.
According to Daily Mail, Chelsea are keen for the player to gain some valuable first team experience next season and Newcastle are interested in signing the player.
The likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Abraham and Izzy Brown are all out on loan at Premier League clubs and it seems that Kenedy is set to join that list.
Rafa Benitez has been frustrated with the club's transfer dealings this summer and he will be hoping to seal the Kenedy deal now. Previously, the Magpies tried to loan Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, but they lost out to Swansea eventually.
Kenedy has been training alone at Cobham after a disciplinary issue during the pre-season tour of Far East. The Brazilian posted offensive messages about the Chinese while on the tour of Asia.
Kenedy was on loan at Watford last season but he managed to make just one appearance for the Hornets. The South American will be hoping for better luck at Newcastle if the transfer goes through. The Brazilian can operate as a winger as well as a wing back and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Magpies.
As for Newcastle, they will be getting a mercurial talent who is good enough to shine for most mid-table clubs in the Premier League. Benitez has done well to get the most out of young attackers (Dwight Gayle for example) and he will be looking to develop Kenedy into an asset for Newcastle next season.
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First rocks you lay eyes on in the park, beside the half-pipe. A bit of rubbish around but still great small faces. Could use ropes or highball based on how you feel about the ground.
Directly to your right as you enter the Top Town Park.
Climb up the left face using thin crack and arete. Suggested grade, actual unknown.
Sit start the cracks. Lots of eliminates possible here. Great jams and jugs.
Could be something. Short slab right of the corner.
Another unknown. Slab with thin crack to left facing corner.


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US urges closer security ties with Russia for Olympics
https://str.sg/wxnC
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Monday, Dec 30, 2013, called for closer security cooperation with Russia ahead of the Sochi Winter Olympics after two deadly bombings in the city of Volgograd, and warned Americans to stay vigilant.
"The US government has offered our full support to the Russian government in security preparations for the Sochi Olympic Games, and we would welcome the opportunity for closer cooperation for the safety of the athletes, spectators, and other participants," National Security Council spokesman Caitlin Hayden said in a statement.
At least 14 people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up on a packed trolleybus in the southern Russian city during the morning rush hour. On Sunday, a similar attack at a train station claimed 17 lives.
The United States "condemns the terrorist attacks that struck the Russian city of Volgograd and sends deepest condolences to the families of the victims with hopes for the rapid healing of those wounded," Ms Hayden added.
"The United States stands in solidarity with the Russian people against terrorism," she said.
The attacks raised alarm about whether the ongoing anti-Kremlin insurgency in the Northern Caucasus could affect the Sochi Winter Games, which open on Feb 7.
The State Department warned all Americans planning to travel to Russia for the Games to remain vigilant, saying threats had already been made against the winter spectacular.
"US citizens planning to attend should remain alert, regarding their personal security at all times," said State Department deputy spokesman Marie Harf.
US diplomatic security staff have been working with Russian authorities for "many months on security" leading up to the Games, she stressed.
"Threats have been made against the Olympic Games and acts of terrorism, including bombings, continue to occur in Russia," Ms Harf said.
"This is an exciting, positive, happy international sporting event, but people going there do need to maintain vigilance and watch out for their own security and safety," she added.


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Q: Is it necessary to validate htaccess variables output Is it necessary to validate what come in from htaccess rules?
RewriteRule ^/?([0-9]{4})/?$ /run/run.php?year=$1 [NC,L]
This does http://www.localhost/2014

In this case, I've written the htaccess rule to allow only 4 digits. Is it necessary for me to do:
$thisYear = $_GET['year'];

and check if it's numeric etc. Will alphabets get through?

A: The key is separation of responsibilities.
Your rewrite rules are meant to direct input to your application, nothing more.  Your application is responsible for determining what is valid, and what isn't.
While it is true that you will only get 4 digits from the rewrite rule you have shown, is run.php accessible directly?  What happens if someone were to find it?
In more general cases where you accept broader input for rewrite, but more specific rules for processing, you don't want to have to change your rewrite rules every time your application needs change.


> >>The txpower code is embraced by a MACRO RAW_TXPOWER_SETTING.
> >>However this macro is not defined yet.
> >>That's what you mean "I believe txpower control is removed from v0.0.4."
> >power feedback register, CR58, for more accurate setting.
> >have our own calibrations, and we learned to live with the old system.
> >Anything would be better than nothing at all.
> > Is any help needed to get txpower control back in the driver?
ALC is off when we try to config txpower. Am I right?
So the ALC you mentioned is another way to control txpower?
I noticed that there are some configuration stored in PDA.


When the infant and eyes are premature, the blood vessels that supply the retina have not reached their full growth. The area of the retina that is without blood vessel is not getting an appropriate amount of nutrients and blood. This "starved" retina secretes a chemical which results in the formation of abnormal blood vessels (like diabetes). Those abnormal blood vessels cause scarring and this scarring detaches the retina, leading to blindness. Fortunately, most infants develop without this occurring. However, they require a dilated exam until the eye reaches maturity.
Treatment for this condition has historically been laser therapy. However, with the introduction of the new medication that is effective in diabetes, medical therapy is now an excellent option for these neonates. Ask your retina specialist which treatment best fits your infant's needs.


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Alabama home to nation's most conservative Legislature, study finds
(Greg Reed/Contributed, Nathaniel Ledbetter/Facebook, YHN)
The most conservative Legislature in the nation resides in the Yellowhammer State, according to analysis conducted by the Center for Legislative Accountability.
The organization, affiliated with the American Conservative Union (ACU), ranked the Alabama Legislature as being the most favorable to conservatism in the entire union. According to the study, 74% of all votes cast during the 2021 regular legislative session were considered to be conservative positions.
The ACU listed federalism and local empowerment, energy and environment, property rights, education and human dignity as being the Legislature's strongest issues.
In a statement to Yellowhammer News, Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed (R-Japer) said the Legislature's majority party would continue to represent "Alabama's conservative values."
"Since the Republicans assumed majority in 2010, it has been our focus to fight to keep our conservative values that this country was based on," said Reed. "Ensuring that the Second Amendment is not infringed, protecting the precious unborn, and securing our elections are all things that we visit each legislative session to maintain Alabama's conservative values.
"As a result of our fiscal conservative policies we have implemented, Alabama has one of the strongest economies in the nation. I am proud of this recognition and to serve with my colleagues in continuing to protect and promote the conservative, Alabama values that define this great state."
According to Speaker-designate Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville), the ACU's rating is an indication of Republicans' efforts to champion the values of Alabama's citizenry.
"The Alabama Legislature's ranking as the most conservative in the nation is a direct reflection of the citizens that we work hard to represent," Ledbetter told Yellowhammer News. "Most Alabamians believe strongly in traditional values and commonsense conservative policies, and the bills and resolutions we pass as lawmakers mirror those widely held beliefs and values."
Dylan Smith is the editor of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL


Stole - Kelly Rowland 24. Stevens sings about the childhood abuse Gacy suffers and references his use of 'chloroform' with his victims and his nickname 'Killer Clown'. Mad World - Tears For Fears or Gary Jules 45. Because i like female voice more than male voice. Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse 53. I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded That for me it isn't over. Here, McCreery perfectly captures yearning for one more outing, meal or fishing trip with someone you love.
Nor do we link to sites that have excessive Pop-ups, spyware or inappropriate all ages material. At the time I wrote Good Riddance, I was breaking up with a girl that was moving to Ecuador, and I was trying to be as understanding about it as I could. The Freshmen - the Verve Pipe 46. The guttural vocals of Stapleton elevate this sorrowful tune from very sad to total tear-machine. Yeah Yeah Yeahs — 'Maps'. Both the decade and the music are near to my heart, since I was there as an adult to appreciate it. Brick - Ben Folds Five 28.
I was trying not to be bitter, but I think it came out a little bit bitter anyway. An amazing ballad that bowls me over everytime I hear it. Vincent - Don McLean 95. Ethereal, vaguely Celtic, the song sweeps you along like a dream. Head Over Heels Tears for Fears This song holds no particular memories for me, though I loved it when it came out. Arctic Monkeys — 'Love Is A Laserquest'.
For purposes of Review, we often usually get samples, press access and other 'inside information. Back To Black - Amy Winehouse 50. Moment you'll tear up: You see her when you close your eyes Maybe one day you'll understand why Everything you touch surely dies Did you know? It Must Be Love Madness Okay…. Perfect - Simple Plan 52. If you find one, please let us know and they are toast! Breathe Me - Sia 88. Back in 1975, Stevie Nicks was stuck at a crossroads: Does she return to school, or does she instead continue her musical path alongside Lindsey Buckingham? And a hell of a song to dance to, with all its kinetic energy and drama. But it's not exactly easy to make it through the Smoky Mountain Songbird's version without holding back the floodgates.
I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats 20. It was from pure emotion. The first track to be heard from Natasha Khan's 'The Haunted Man' is a beauty. And unlike most of his arena rock anthems, this is one of the few Bryan songs that in concert you can probably hear a pin drop, as fans take a moment to pause and raise a drink to the ones they've loved and lost. This was after his realization that at 29, he had not lost anyone really special in his life. Hurt So Bad - Little Anthony and the Imperials or Linda Ronstadt 11. From one of my absolute most favorite groups from the 80s, a song that made my jaw drop the first time I heard it.
He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones 2. Alex Turner - Piledriver Waltz'. When I was 18, I had this great girlfriend, all dark hair and beautiful brown eyes, and this was a shared favorite. Grappelli recorded his part but it was ultimately retracted during the mixing process. They got married, um, and he got progressively sicker and she took care of him right up until the end, and she was telling her story with just such, y'know, beautiful clarity and honesty and uh, it just, it struck home in a way that I, I couldn't really describe except by writing this song and I really feel like it's a, sort of a, something that came out of me through her. God Only Knows was banned by certain radio stations at the time for blasphemy. Whiskey Lullaby - Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss 51.
Some are balladic, some are nothing of the sort. Behind Blue Eyes - The Who 84. A song from the collective pens of Allen Shamblin and Rob Mathes, this gripping ballad about a man questioning why a close friend chose to end his own life touched an emotional chord with anyone who had ever gone through that experience. Adam's Song - Blink 182 66. Lambert tunes have a unique knack for capturing a specific moment, glance, or 7 a.
Sufjan Stevens, 'John Wayne Gacy Jr'. The people that pass through our lives -- we remember what they say to us, and we remember how they touch us. Twee, I know, but we were 18, come on. And again, all of this songs are come from female singers. I'll Be There - Escape Club 8. I've always believed that without the sad stuff, we'd never appreciate the good stuff.
Instead, they opted to buy the rights to use The Sound Of Silence for their soundtrack, a practice that was not very common in movies of that era. In my humble opinion, this is one of the most beautiful ballads ever written, and without question the most beautiful song from the 1980s. This rumour was refuted in the 2001 biography, Heavier Than Heaven. Love how she breaks free at the end. I spent almost 2 hrs going through all your 30 songs. The Grave - Don McLean 80. Joni Mitchell — 'A Case Of You'.
This song was inspired by a news article about Lela and Raymond Howard, an elderly couple who had disappeared in Texas. Teen Angel - Mark Dinning 13. A song that almost whispers, the dramatic and doleful tale of a husband who returns from service to find his wife with another man and then takes his life still haunts us whenever we listen. It's sad but also uplifting, particularly the shamelessly manipulative key changes. The referenced story from In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins is also an urban legend. One Last Time - Dusty Drake 97. I'm Not In Love - 10cc 17.


Vocaloid in Pico for the Second time!
This time, Kaito and Meiko is here! Yay! The first Vocaloids are finally here! To be true, I'm a Kaito fan. I like his blue-ish style! Besides, I love his duet with Miku about Romeo and Juliet. It rocks.
So what do you think of these new items> I really want to try the new gacha but my closet is really full and I don't know which to delete anymore. GM and Newbies items of mine are already gone. I'm really in hte difficult situation and I'm sure, I'll get envy when I saw picos wearing one of these costumes T^T Oh well. Get them for me! So try the new gacha now!
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The Basilica of Aquileia, Udine Province, Italy
Aquileia is located in Friuli-Venezi-Giulia (Udine Province) Italy, and is listed as a UNESCO site. Construction of the Basilica began in the years following AD 313 and continued over the years through the 14-15th centuries.
Basilica of Aquileia. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
Inside are 760 square meters of mosaics of what is said to be "the largest Paleo-Christian mosaic of the western world." These date to the late 4th century AD. The mosaic was covered by other flooring over the centuries, and was not uncovered until the years 1909-1912.
Of the many scenes depicted, I wanted to share this photo of the "Good Shepherd." The on-site brochure states, "Christ is portrayed as a beardless young man bearing the lost lamb upon his shoulders. In one hand he holds the syrinx (the shepherds' flute), symbol of the gentleness he takes care of his flock with."
Christ the Good Shepherd. A scene from the mosaic floor. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
I was also impressed with the baptistery in which immersion took place.
Baptistery at the basilica of Aquileia. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
Here is a view inside the baptistery.
A view looking down inside the baptistery. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
I recently posted on the Good Shepherd motif here.
Click images for larger view.
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As one descends Mt. Carmel going toward Megiddo, there is a rolling stone tomb whose usage dates back to the first century.
Rolling Stone Tomb Near Carmel. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
This tomb was discovered during road construction. It so well illustrates the biblical texts that narrate the burial of Jesus. Joseph of Arimathea had a new tomb (one which had not been previously used, John 19:38-42). Assisted by Nicodemus, Joseph wrapped Jesus' body in a clean linen cloth, "and laid it in his new tomb which he had hewn out of the rock; and he rolled a large stone against the door of the tomb, and departed" (Mt. 27:59-60). The tomb in our photo was hewn out of the rock, and you can see the large stone positioned to the left of the opening.
On Sunday, the 1st day of the week when Jesus was raised from the dead, the text says this about Peter and "the other disciple:"
So they both ran together, and the other disciple outran Peter and came to the tomb first. And he, stooping down and looking in, saw the linen cloths lying there; yet he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb; and he saw the linen cloths lying there, and the handkerchief that had been around His head, not lying with the linen cloths, but folded together in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who came to the tomb first, went in also; and he saw and believed. (John 20:4-8).
Note the record says the disciple stooped down to look in. The tomb in our photo shows how this would of necessity be true.
Rolling Stone Tomb. Stooping to Look Inside. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins.
Note that we are not suggesting that this is the tomb in which Jesus was buried; it does however illustrate the type of tomb that would have been used.
For New Testament Christians, each first day of the week is significant. Christians assemble in the name of Jesus Christ to partake of His memorial feast, the Lord's Supper. That Supper points back to His death, His body and His blood. But we serve a risen Savior! We proclaim His death till He comes (1 Cor. 11:26).
(Note: this is a re-post from April 4, 2010).
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Gamla in the Galilee
Gamla was a Jewish village in the time of Jesus, though not mentioned in the Bible. It was located on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, in the southern Golan Heights. Archaeologists have determined that the date of occupation of this settlement goes back to the Early Bronze Age, pre-dating Abraham by some centuries. Our photo here shows Gamla at center. In distance, far right you can see the Sea of Galilee.
Gamla, looking west. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Three years before the AD 70 destruction of Jerusalem, Gamla was the site of a grisly battle during the time of the first Jewish Revolt; Gamla fell to the Romans on October 20, AD 67, with Roman forces led by Vespasian (soon to become emperor) and his son Titus (who also succeeded his father as emperor). Josephus gives the number of Jewish casualties at Gamla as totaling 9,000. 4,000 were killed by the Romans, while 5,000 jumped to their death–"while the Romans slew but four thousand, whereas the number of those that had thrown themselves down was found to be five thousand" (Josephus, F., & Whiston, W. (1987). The works of Josephus: complete and unabridged, p. 668).
At center of our photo here you can see the ancient synagogue. Additionally, excavations have uncovered four mikva'ot for the ritual baths.
Synagogue at Gamla. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Gamla was known for its production of olive oil.
Olive press at Gamla. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Danny Syon gives the following information in Biblical Archaeology Review:
To understand the battle at Gamla, we must first understand the topography that provides its breathtaking setting. Gamla is located on the Golan Heights, on a narrow, pointy spur high above the Sea of Galilee. It is enclosed on all sides by steep ravines, except to the east, where it is connected by a slim saddle to the plateau above. Huge boulders on top of the hill make the spur resemble a gigantic reclining camel with a hump, which doubtless led early settlers in about 150 B.C.E. to name the site Gamla—"camel" in Aramaic.
The early houses of these settlers stood on top of the hill, where the inhabitants could easily look to the east—the only direction from which friend or foe would approach. All other directions were well protected by nature.
It was important for the Romans to destroy Gamla because it was the central Zealot stronghold east of the Sea of Galilee. The Zealots were among the most radical of the Jewish groups supporting the revolt. Moreover, since Gamla was near the main road connecting Israel to the great Jewish centers in Babylon, it was the natural entry point for any help the Zealots hoped for from their brethren in Mesopotamia. For this reason, too, it was important for the Romans to destroy Gamla at the outset.
The Jewish revolt was no small matter for Rome. If the Jews could revolt, the allegiance of no province could be counted on. The Romans sent some of their best legions to Palestine to quell the rebellion. Leading the Roman troops were Vespasian and his son Titus, both of whom would later become emperors—in large part on the basis of their victories over the Jews. The Roman legions landed at the seaport of Acco. Vespasian decided that the best way to break the resistance would be to take the rear first—the Galilee and the Golan—and only then to proceed on to the heart of the rebellion—Judea and its capital, Jerusalem. The Romans marched through the Galilee, systematically taking city after city and village after village, continuing on toward Gamla. . .
Gamla is one of very few places in the Roman empire where a battle site was abandoned and never resettled. This enables us to gather unprecedented information on strategy, tactics and troop deployment, of both Roman and Jewish forces. So far over 1,000 basalt ballista stones and 1,600 iron arrowheads have been found, an incredible number in comparison with other sites. The number of arrowheads is especially surprising because after the battle the Romans would have collected spent arrows for reuse. The concentration of ballista stones and arrowheads was especially great in and around the breach in the wall. Clearly an artillery barrage took place here. (BAR 18:01 Jan/Feb 1992)
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Cities of the Decapolis
I'm currently presenting a visualized survey of the Bible, with tonight's lesson dealing with the Life of Christ. Following Jesus' Galilean Ministry, He pursued a plan to invest more time alone with the Apostles, preparing them for the great work they were to do. This period is known as the Retirement Ministry, "retiring" from the crowds to be with the apostles. One region Jesus traveled during this time was the Decapolis. "Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis" (Mark 7:31). This largely Gentile area was comprised of ten cities (hence the name) which were given autonomy by Rome.
One of the cities of the Decapolis was Jerash (Gerasa).
Hadrian Gate at entrance to Jerash, one of the cities of the Decapolis. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Here is a view down the Cardo of Jerash.
Cardo at Jerash. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Another city of the Decapolis was Hippos. From here you can see the Sea of Galilee.
Hippos of the Decapolis. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
We've previously written here on Hippos.
Back to our text of Mark 7:31. Here was the site of one of Jesus' many miracles, which gave proof of His deity:
Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. 32 They brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they implored Him to lay His hand on him. 33 Jesus took him aside from the crowd, by himself, and put His fingers into his ears, and after spitting, He touched his tongue with the saliva; 34 and looking up to heaven with a deep sigh, He said to him, "Ephphatha!" that is, "Be opened!" 35 And his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was removed, and he began speaking plainly. 36 And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it. 37 They were utterly astonished, saying, "He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear and the mute to speak." (Mark 7:31-37).
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Paul's Military Escort: From Jerusalem to Caesarea via Antipatris
Acts 23 records how Claudius Lysias, the Roman commander stationed in Jerusalem, upon learning of a Jewish plot to kill his prisoner, the Apostle Paul, provided for a military escort to Caesarea, the Capital. "And he called to him two of the centurions and said, 'Get two hundred soldiers ready by the third hour of the night to proceed to Caesarea, with seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen.' 24 They were also to provide mounts to put Paul on and bring him safely to Felix the governor" (vv.23-24). These unusual measures were taken because Paul, although a Jew, was also a Roman citizen. It was upon previously learning that fact (Acts 22:25-29), that the Commander provided for Paul's safe transport to the Governor's residence, Herod's Praetorium. Claudius Lysias certainly did not want responsibility for the assassination of a Roman citizen on his watch!
Their route from Jerusalem to Caesarea took them through Antipatris: "So the soldiers, in accordance with their orders, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris" (Acts 23:31).
Antipatris, a stopping point on Paul's escort to Caesarea. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
This past March, Ferrell Jenkins and I saw the RACE Show (Roman Army and Chariot Experience) in the Roman amphitheater at Jerash of the Decapolis (in today's Jordan). This helps us visualize the Roman soldiers/spearmen that would have accompanied Paul.
Roman soldiers (actors) at Jerash of the Decapolis. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
From there Paul was taken on to Caesarea: "But the next day, leaving the horsemen to go on with him, they returned to the barracks. When these had come to Caesarea and delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him" (Acts 23:32-33).
Caesarea on the Mediterranean coast. Ruins of the Palace. Paul was taken here. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
The closing verse of Acts 23 records the Governor's (Felix) reception of Paul: "'I will give you a hearing after your accusers arrive also,' giving orders for him to be kept in Herod's Praetorium" (v.35). There is on-site at Caesarea some artwork that helps us to visualize the Praetorium.
Artwork showing Herod's Palace at Caesarea. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
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Bologna's Sea-god Neptune, and More
As we continued our travels in Italy, we left Florence this morning and made a lunch stop at Bologna where we saw a statue of the Roman Sea-god Neptune at the square.
Portion of city square at Bologna, Italy. Sea-god Neptune is seen at far left center. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
As we traveled north we crossed the Po River. The terrain had changed as we left the hills and saw flat, very fertile, farmland.
Po River. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
We reached our destiny of Trieste by late afternoon. Tomorrow our group is meeting with a congregation made up of Christians, many of whom have ties and connections with the folks on our tour. Gianni Berdine is the local evangelist here in Trieste. Several of us went for a walk after dinner.
Trieste Square. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
Trieste is located in the extreme northwest of Italy, on the Adriatic Sea, and borders Slovenia. This is one of the great Piazzas of Italy.
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St. Paul Outside the Walls
My group arrived safely Tuesday morning in Rome. We visited the Papal Basilica of St. Paul outside the Walls, as well as other stops, including the catacombs, as time permitted before dinner. This building was constructed to honor the martyrdom of Paul.
The facade at the quadriportico at the Basilica of st. Paul outside the Walls. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
As a result of the Edict of Milan in the year 313 AD, the official persecution of Christians cease. The Emperor Constantine had a basilica built over the tomb venerated as that of the Apostle Paul.
Group shot at the basilica. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
Group shot at colonnade at basilica. Photo by Leon Mauldin.
All of our group is well. More to come!
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