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# ddplugin

*ddplugin* is a library for managing plugins.

Designing a library so that third parties can easily extend it greatly improves its usefulness. *ddplugin* helps solve this problem using *plugins*, which are classes of a certain type and with a given identifier (Ruby symbol).

This code was extracted from Nanoc, where it has been in production for years.

## Use case

Many projects can make use of plugins. Here are a few examples:

* a **text processing library** with *filters* such as `colorize-syntax`, `markdown` and `smartify-quotes`.

* an **image processing library** with *filters* such as `resize`, `desaturate` and `rotate`.

* a **database driver abstraction** with *connectors* such as `postgres`, `sqlite3` and `mysql`.

* a **document management system** with *data sources* such as `filesystem` and `database`.

In *ddplugin*, the filters, connectors and data sources would be *plugin types*, while the actual plugins, such as `markdown`, `rotate`, `postgres` and `database` would be *plugins*.

A typical way to use plugins would be to store the plugin names in a configuration file, so that the actual plugin implementations can be discovered at runtime.

## Requirements

*ddplugin* requires Ruby 2.3 or higher.

## Versioning

*ddplugin* adheres to [Semantic Versioning 2.0.0](http://semver.org).

## Installation

If your library where you want to use *ddplugin* has a gemspec, add *ddplugin* as a runtime dependency to the gemspec:

```ruby
spec.add_runtime_dependency 'ddplugin', '~> 1.0'
```

If you use Bundler instead, add it to the `Gemfile`:

```ruby
gem 'ddplugin', '~> 1.0'
```

## Usage

Plugin type are classes that extend `DDPlugin::Plugin`:

```ruby
class Filter
  extend DDPlugin::Plugin
end

class DataSource
  extend DDPlugin::Plugin
end
```

To define a plugin, create a class that inherits from the plugin type and sets the identifier, either as a symbol or a string:

```ruby
class ERBFilter < Filter
  # Specify the identifier as a symbol…
  identifier :erb
end

class HamlFilter < Filter
  # … or as a string …
  identifier 'haml'
end

class FilesystemDataSource < DataSource
  # … or even provide multiple.
  identifiers :filesystem, :file_system
end

class PostgresDataSource < DataSource
  # … or mix and match (not sure why you would, though)
  identifier :postgres, 'postgresql'
end
```

To find a plugin of a given type and with a given identifier, call `.named` on the plugin type, passing an identifier:

```ruby
Filter.named(:erb)
# => ERBFilter

Filter.named('haml')
# => HamlFilter

DataSource.named(:filesystem)
# => FilesystemDataSource

DataSource.named(:postgres)
# => PostgresDataSource
```

In a real-world situation, the plugin types could be described in the environment:

```
% cat .env
DATA_SOURCE_TYPE=postgres
```

```ruby
DataSource.named(ENV.fetch('DATA_SOURCE_TYPE'))
# => PostgresDataSource
```

… or in a configuration file:

```
% cat config.yml
data_source: 'filesystem'
```

```ruby
config = YAML.load_file('config.yml')
DataSource.named(config.fetch('data_source'))
# => FilesystemDataSource
```

To get all plugins of a given type, call `.all` on the plugin type:

```ruby
Filter.all
# => [ERBFilter, HamlFilter]

DataSource.all
# => [FilesystemDataSource, PostgresDataSource]
```

To get the identifier of a plugin, call `.identifier`, which returns a symbol:

```ruby
Filter.named(:erb).identifier
# => :erb

Filter.named('haml').identifier
# => :haml

PostgresDataSource.identifier
# => :postgres
```

## Development

Pull requests and issues are greatly appreciated.

When you submit a pull request, make sure that your change is covered by tests, and that the `README` and [YARD](http://yardoc.org/) source code documentation are still up-to-date.

To run the tests:

```
% bundle install
% bundle exec rake
```

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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Collections.ObjectModel;
using System.Diagnostics;
using SdkCore;

namespace ChilliConnect
{
	/// <summary>
	/// A container for information on the response from a ValidateAppleIapRequest.
	/// </summary>
	public sealed class ValidateAppleIapResponse
	{
		/// <summary>
		/// True if the receipt data was successfully verified and has not been seen verified
		/// before by ChilliConnect. Otherwise, false. In the case of false, the Status field
		/// contains additional information on reason the receipt could not be verified.
		/// </summary>
        public bool Valid { get; private set; }

		/// <summary>
		/// Detailed status for the receipt. This can be one of: Valid: The purchase was
		/// valid; InvalidVerificationFailed: The AppStore verification service returned that
		/// the provided Receipt data was not valid; InvalidSeenBefore: The Receipt has
		/// previously been sent to ChilliConnect by the same player and validated;
		/// InvalidVerifiedForAnotherPlayer: The Receipt has previously been sent to
		/// ChilliConnect by a different player and validated.
		/// </summary>
        public string Status { get; private set; }

		/// <summary>
		/// Contains detailed information about the response from the AppStore verification
		/// service.
		/// </summary>
        public AppStore AppStore { get; private set; }

		/// <summary>
		/// Initialises the response with the given json dictionary.
		/// </summary>
		///
		/// <param name="jsonDictionary">The dictionary containing the JSON data.</param>
		public ValidateAppleIapResponse(IDictionary<string, object> jsonDictionary)
		{
			ReleaseAssert.IsNotNull(jsonDictionary, "JSON dictionary cannot be null.");
			ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(jsonDictionary.ContainsKey("Valid"), "Json is missing required field 'Valid'");
			ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(jsonDictionary.ContainsKey("Status"), "Json is missing required field 'Status'");
			ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(jsonDictionary.ContainsKey("AppStore"), "Json is missing required field 'AppStore'");

			foreach (KeyValuePair<string, object> entry in jsonDictionary)
			{
				// Valid
				if (entry.Key == "Valid")
				{
                    ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(entry.Value is bool, "Invalid serialised type.");
                    Valid = (bool)entry.Value;
				}

				// Status
				else if (entry.Key == "Status")
				{
                    ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(entry.Value is string, "Invalid serialised type.");
                    Status = (string)entry.Value;
				}

				// App Store
				else if (entry.Key == "AppStore")
				{
                    ReleaseAssert.IsTrue(entry.Value is IDictionary<string, object>, "Invalid serialised type.");
                    AppStore = new AppStore((IDictionary<string, object>)entry.Value);
				}

				// An error has occurred.
				else
				{
#if DEBUG
					throw new ArgumentException("Input Json contains an invalid field.");
#endif
				}
			}
		}
	}
}


Award-winning Compact SUV receives stylish makeover from Malaysian design talent Rizalman.
Kuching, 7 November 2014 – Jimisar Autotrade Sdn Bhd, the official dealership of Mitsubishi vehicles in Kuching, is set to make a bold fashion statement with the introduction of the Mitsubishi ASX Designer Edition today. Limited to just 180 units, the ASX Designer Edition is created to satisfy those who seek exclusivity and a ride that exudes confidence and flair. It leverages on a unique collaboration with Malaysian designer Rizalman Ibrahim, resulting in a fashion statement that can only be described as breathtakingly stylish.
Celebrating the ASX Designer Edition launch, Jimisar Autotrade announced they will be hosting an Open House & Test Drive Event at their Mitsubishi 3S Showroom located at Jalan Sherif Masahor (opposite Hup Kee Road).
In addition to the attractive Mitsubishi Year End Campaign, Jimisar will be giving away Special Mystery Gift for bookings made during this weekend only.
run the length of the bonnet and rear hatch door, further highlighting the sleek profile of the ASX.
Additionally, the standard bee-sting type antenna is replaced by a specially-developed shark-fin antenna for a cleaner, more aerodynamic roof line; a larger rear spoiler with integrated LED third brake light and a dark chrome exhaust finisher complete the stealthy yet classy treatment.
Moving into the cabin, the makeover is even more evident with an all-new colour combination for the leather seats and main passenger touch points. Grey and yellow are chosen to reflect the ASX's toughness whether it's on or off the road, with yellow highlights adding the contrasting element of fun, resulting in an interior that is uplifted from the already premium ambience.
Taking centre stage in the ASX Designer Edition's cabin is the exclusive grey and yellow leather gear knob with diamond stitching that is masterfully hand sewn and presented. The distinctive gear knob sets the tone of the interior which sees the standard-fitted black combination leather make way for a cool yet plush dark grey full leather seats.
The exclusivity of the ASX Designer Edition is further enhanced in the specially selected perforated leather applied on the key touch points; namely the door panels and arm-rests, along with high gloss panel finish on the door arm-rests for a premium quality touch and floor mats with Designer Edition emblem.
"The locally-assembled, award-winning Mitsubishi ASX compact SUV has captured the hearts of Malaysians since deliveries began in February this year. However, we wanted to offer something that is unique to our customers. This is when we decided to collaborate with Malaysia's fashion designer Rizalman Ibrahim to create a limited edition ASX with exclusive aesthetics and a personalized touch," said Tetsuya Oda, Chief Executive Officer of MMM. The collaboration is unique in Malaysia, bringing together a local designer and a Japanese car brand.
"I find it to be a stylish SUV with just the right size. It suits my lifestyle as it has ample space to carry my stuff…You never know when you're going to need a new pair of shoes or a new set of clothes for a meeting! It's also very easy to drive and fuel efficient," Rizalman said.
Rizalman Ibrahim has been a fashion designer since 1994. His achievement includes winner of the Mercedes-Benz Asia Fashion Awards, and Star of the Year & Stylo Red Carpets awards in Mercedez-Benz Stylo Fashion Awards 2008. Rizalman Ibrahim is currently the Director and shareholder of Rizalman Ibrahim Couture Sdn Bhd.
The ASX Designer Edition is priced at RM 133,656.00 on the road without insurance. Standard equipment for the 4WD variant already includes a panoramic glass roof with LED ambient lighting, steering column mounted shift paddles, keyless entry with push start button and security window tint. For the Designer Edition, the Multimedia Navigation head unit with 8-inch touch screen monitor will also display a customized start-up image.
The ASX compact SUV is Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia's first local assembled in Malaysia. Launched in February earlier this year, the ASX was developed to combine the utility and practicality of an SUV with the comfort of a sedan in just the right size, with high ride point, easy maneuvering, good handling and comfort for active driving fun.
The 2014 ASX compact SUV is powered by a 2.0-litre MIVEC engine with an output of 150 PS and 197 Nm of torque. Two variants are available – 2WD and 4WD – and both utilize a smooth INVECS-III CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission) with Sports Mode.
The 2WD is priced at RM 116,598.00, while the 4WD is priced at RM 130,642.86, both on the road without insurance. Available in four colours – Black Mica, Titanium Grey, Cool Silver and Solid White – the ASX comes with a five-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Traction Control, Active Stability Control (ASC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA). The agile and easy handling ASX has a class leading turning radius of 5.3 meters.
Both are locally-assembled and are equipped with automatic lights and wipers (auto rain and light sensors), leather seats, GPS navigation, front and rear parking sensors with reverse camera, automatic air conditioning and a high contrast instrument panel.
The ASX Compact SUV recently won the coveted title of "Best Local Assembled SUV" by Asian Auto Allianz Auto Industry Awards 2014.
For more information, visit mitsubishi.jimisar.com or 'Like' us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Jimisar-Autotrade-Mitsubishi-Motors or call 082 – 457 810 for more information. Visit Jimisar Autotrade Sdn Bhd Mitsubishi showroom in Kuching to find out more and to register for interest.
This entry was posted in News & Events and tagged asx, designer, kuching, Mitsubishi.


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Q: mysqldump output to log4perl I have a Perl script that uses log4perl to log everything to file. The config for log4perl is stored in an external file.
This script runs the mysqldump command using qx. The output of the mysqldump command is printed to screen (i assume STDERR), but not to log file.
I would like to direct the output of mysqldump (and any other stmt that prints to screen) to log4perl log file.
I am not sure if this involves using something other than qx, or changing the log4perl config.
Note: i have seen some online examples of this, but they all use log4perl easy-config.
Here is the log4perl config file -
log4perl.rootLogger              = DEBUG, SCREEN, file
log4perl.appender.SCREEN         = Log::Log4perl::Appender::Screen
log4perl.appender.SCREEN.stderr  = 0
log4perl.appender.SCREEN.layout  = Log::Log4perl::Layout::PatternLayout
log4perl.appender.SCREEN.layout.ConversionPattern = %d %r %p %F{1} %M{1}.%L - %m%n
log4perl.appender.file          = Log::Log4perl::Appender::File
log4perl.appender.file.filename = log/mbackup.log
log4perl.appender.file.mode     = append
log4perl.appender.file.layout   = Log::Log4perl::Layout::PatternLayout
log4perl.appender.file.layout.ConversionPattern = %d %r %p{5} %F{1} %M{1}.%L - %m%n

Here is the perl script -
use strict;
use warnings 'FATAL' => 'all';
use Sys::Hostname;
use Log::Log4perl;

my $log_conf = "log4perl.conf";
Log::Log4perl::init($log_conf);
my $logp        = Log::Log4perl->get_logger();
my $dirTemp     = "temp";
my $fileTemp    = "temp_backup.gz";
my $dbSchema = 'test';
my $dbToken01 = 'root';
my $dbToken02 = 'haha';

sub create_backup {
    $logp->info("creating temp mysqldump...");
    my $backupCmd = "mysqldump -R --triggers -u $dbToken01 -p$dbToken02 -v --quick --single-transaction $dbSchema | gzip > $dirTemp/$fileTemp";
    qx($backupCmd);
}

#main
$logp->info("start backup script");
eval {
    create_backup();
};
if ($@) {
    $logp->error( 'error: ', $@ );
}
$logp->info("end backup script");

Here is the script output -
[root@localhost perl]# perl test.pl
2013/04/24 16:35:33 3 INFO test.pl main::.22 - start backup script
2013/04/24 16:35:33 4 INFO test.pl create_backup.16 - creating temp mysqldump...
-- Connecting to localhost...
-- Disconnecting from localhost...
2013/04/24 16:35:33 22 INFO test.pl main::.29 - end backup script

Clarification - When i said output, i meant the stderr output of the mysqldump command. I want all the text output of the mysqldump command, that is written on the screen, to be sent to the log4perl log file.

A: If you want to do both: Log the mysqldump and gzip you can do something like this:
By modifying sub create_backup
sub create_backup {
    my $sqlDumpFile = "$dirTemp/$fileTemp";
    $logp->info("creating temp mysqldump...");

    my $backupCmd = "mysqldump -R --triggers -u $dbToken01 -p$dbToken02 -v --quick --single-transaction $dbSchema 2>&1 | tee $sqlDumpFile";
    my $dumpOutput = `$backupCmd`;
    $logp->info($dumpOutput);
    `gzip $sqlDumpFile`; # note you will have renamed this file to "filename".gz
}

Update
If you want to only log Error then you can do something like this.
IPC::Run can make your life easier here.
sub create_backup {
    require IPC::Run qw(run); # or load this at the top of you script...
    my ($in, $out, $err);
    my $backupCmd = "mysqldump";
    my $sqlDumpFile = "$dirTemp/$fileTemp";

    $logp->info("creating temp mysqldump...");

    run([$backupCmd, '-R', '--triggers', '-u', $dbToken01, '-p', $dbToken02,
      '-v', '--quick', '--single-transaction', $dbSchema, '>', $sqlDumpFile],
      \$in, \$out, \$err);

    if( $err ) {
        $logp->info($err);
        # do other stuff?
        # Eg. `unlink($sqlDumpFile);
    } else {
        `gzip $sqlDumpFile`; # note you will have renamed this file to "filename".gz
    }
}

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A lengthy phone call later she explains that Gillian Anderson (yes, the delightful and gorgeous Gillian Anderson of X-Files fame) is doing a book signing for her first novel in London at Waterstones in Piccadilly on the first morning of the convention we were going to.
Gillian is lovely to meet and Bunny had been lucky enough to see her perform on stage recently in "A Streetcar Named Desire" which was quite the performance by all accounts, and met her afterwards too. The problem was that she couldn't get there very early due to buses/trains etc so I offered for her to come down the night before, stay with me and I'll drive us in so we can get there in plenty of time as I've never done a book signing and was interested in meeting Gillian again as well. And from where I live it was much easier and quicker to get there.
Great. The convention opened at 2pm that day and the signing was at 11:30. That should work, but how busy will it be? She's popular but it's a Friday so people are at work and she's only signing the book, nothing else, so then the discussion on how early to get there starts. Bunny wins of course and we decide to leave at 6:30am which I estimate will get us to the bookstore for around 8am. Sure, I'll wait for 3.5 hours, it'll be fun.
And actually it was. Didn't sleep much through not wanting to miss my alarm, drove us down to Stanmore and got the Jubilee line to Green Park and walked along to Piccadilly Circus where the bookshop was to find two other friends, Robert and Richard, already in the queue and we were numbers 3 and 4 behind this sign.
To be fair, the time passed pretty quickly. Helps to have other people there to chat to and before long it was after 11 and the staff came and escorted us inside, first to buy the book which wasn't actually due for release until the week after, and then upstairs to queue behind a barrier. While we waited again, we watched the press photographers setting up and staff asked us if we wanted the book made out to anyone. They wrote names on a post-it and placed that on a certain page in the book. Apparently this was the page that would be signed, no arguments. And then, there Gillian was, making her way over and looking stunning.
She stood with a copy of the book for the press who must have taken hundreds of photos and even she said they must have one good one after a few minutes of flashes going off. Anyway, eventually she sat down and it was our turn. As with all these things it was over quickly but she was lovely, smiling and welcoming you.I asked a quick question about the next series of one of her shows which she said would be on TV soon and after a quick thank you, off I trotted with my signed book (which at the time of writing I have yet to start).
It was only then I realised I'd forgotten to take a photo when I got close to her so I'm relying on cropping one I took from the front of the queue. We were all using our phones so it's a bit blurred. But this was the third time I've met her and I have other, better, photos so I wasn't too disappointed by this.
I have to say, for my first book signing, it was well organised, the security guys were good and not over zealous at pushing you through like I've been told can be the case. Gillian was looking stunning and was great to speak to once again, however briefly and the whole thing was helped by some good company. As we left we could see the queue had got bigger and had this photo of us all taken by a very helpful passer-by (I'm the one in the glasses). A really good start to the day though I was almost ready to just go home by this point but there was a convention to get to, more on that later.


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Ocimum_tenuiflorum
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Order: Lamiales
Genus: Ocimum
Species: O. tenuiflorum
Ocimum sanctum L.
Ocimum tenuiflorum (known as Holy basil in English, and Tulasi in Sanskrit), is a well known aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae. Apart from its culinary uses, for which it is known across the world, it is also used as a medicinal plant, and has an important role within many traditions of Hinduism, wherein devotees perform worship involving Tulasi plants or leaves. Native to India, it is a short lived perennial herb or small shrub, often grown as an annual. The foliage is green or purple, strongly scented. Leaves have petioles, and are ovate, up to 5cm long, usually somewhat toothed. Flowers are white, tinged purple, borne in racemes.
Its aroma is distinctively different from its close cousin, the Thai Basil which is sometimes wrongly called Holy Basil, in shops and on the internet, but they can be distinguished by their aroma and flavour. Holy Basil is slightly hairy, whereas Thai Basil is smooth and hairless; Holy Basil does not have the strong aniseed or licorice smell of Thai Basil[1]; and Holy Basil has a spicy flavor sometimes compared to cloves.[2]
1 Sacred basil or Tulasi
2 Tulasi as an Ayurvedic medicine
3 Tulasi in scripture
3.1 Quotes regarding Tulasi
4 Tulasi as a deity
5 Tulasi Puja
8.1 Benefits of Tulasi
8.2 Practical care
8.3 Miscellaneous
Sacred basil or Tulasi
Known as Tulasi (alternate spelling Tulsi) in India it is an important symbol in many Hindu religious traditions which link the plant with the Goddess figure described in the Puranas. The name "Tulasi" in Sanskrit means "the incomparable one"[3]. The Tulasi plant is known in India in two forms - dark or Shyama (Krishna) Tulasi and light or Rama Tulasi. The former possesses greater medicinal value and is commonly used for worship.
Tulasi has also been known for thousands of years as a prime herb in Ayurvedic treatment, for its diverse healing properties. It is mentioned by Charaka in the Charaka Samhita, the central teaching of Ayurvedic medicine, and in the Rigveda. Tulasi is considered to be an adaptogen, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. [4] Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded as a kind of "elixir of life" and believed to promote longevity.
Tulasi as an Ayurvedic medicine
Tulasi's extracts are used in ayurvedic remedies for common colds, headaches, stomach disorders, inflammation, heart disease, various forms of poisoning, and malaria. Traditionally, tulasi is taken in many forms: as an herbal tea, dried powder, fresh leaf, or mixed with ghee. Essential oil extracted from Karpoora Tulsi is mostly used for medicinal purposes and in herbal toiletry. For centuries, the dried leaves of Tulasi have been mixed with stored grains to repel insects.
Recent studies suggest that Tulasi may be a COX-2 inhibitor, like many modern painkillers, due to its significant amount of eugenol (1-hydroxy-2-methoxy-4-allylbenzene).[5][6] Studies have also shown Tulsi to be effective for diabetes, by reducing blood glucose levels.[7] The same study showed significant reduction in total cholesterol levels with Tulsi. Another study showed that Tulsi's beneficial effect on blood glucose levels is due to its antioxidant properties.[8]
Tulasi also shows some promise for protection from radiation poisoning[9] and cataracts.[10] Some Vaishnavites do not use Tulasi for medicine, though, out of reverence. However, the use of Tulsi for purification and as a medicine is widespread throughout India. Many Hindus — along with the ancient tradition of Ayurveda — believe that the healing properties of sacred herbs such as Tulsi were given by the Lord himself, and can be used as a medicine out of reverence.
Tulasi in scripture
A number of passages in the Puranas and other scriptures (Vedas), point to the importance of tulsi within religious worship. Tulasi is regarded as a goddess (Lakshmi) and a consort of Vishnu. A garland of tulasi leaves is the first offering to the Lord as part of the daily ritual. Tulsi is accorded the sixth place among the eight objects of worship in the ritual of the consecration of the kalasha, the container of holy water.
According to one story, Tulasi was a gopi who fell in love with Krishna and so had a curse laid on her by His consort Radha. She is very dear to Vishnu. Tulsi is also mentioned in the stories of Mira and Radha immortalised in Jayadeva's Gita Govinda. One story has it that when Krishna was weighed in gold, not even all the ornaments of His consort Satyabhama could outweigh Him. But a single tulsi leaf placed on one side by his consort Rukmini tilted the scale.
Tulsi is ceremonially married to Vishnu annually on the eleventh bright day of the month of Kaartika in the lunisolar calendar. This festival continues for five days and concludes on the full moon day, which falls in mid-October. This ritual, called the "Tulsi Vivaha", inaugurates the annual marriage season in India.
In the Christian tradition it is said that Tulsi grew around the place of Crucifixion. Tulasi is also mentioned in Shiite writings.
Quotes regarding Tulasi
"As by chanting the name of Ganges, one becomes free from all kinds of worldly sins, if someone chants the name of Tulasi or chants the glories of Lord Hari with devotion, he gets the same merit." - From the Brhan Naradiya Purana
"Just by touching Tulsidevi one's body becomes pure. By praying to her, all diseases practically become removed. If one waters her or makes her wet, the fear of Yamaraja (death personified) is destroyed." - From the Skanda Purana
"Tulasi is most beloved of Lord Krishna and thus her leaves and flowers are also most dear to Him." - Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura
"Tulasi leaf is very, very dear to Vishnu." - A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Tulasi as a deity
The presence of a Tulsi plant symbolizes the religious bent of a Hindu family. In many traditions (i.e Vaishnavism), a household is considered incomplete if it doesn't have a Tulasi plant. Many families have the Tulasi planted in a specially built structure, which has images of deities installed on all four sides, and an alcove for small earthen oil lamp. Some households can even have up to a dozen Tulasi plants on the verandah or in the garden forming a "Tulsi-van" or "Tulsivrindavan" — a miniature basil forest.
Places that tend to inspire concentration and places ideal for worship, according to the Gandharva tantra, include "grounds overgrown with Tulsi plants". The Tulsi Manas Mandir at Varanasi is one such famous temple, where Tulasi is worshipped along with other devas (demi-gods/goddesses). Vaishnavites, or followers of Vishnu, revere the Tulasi leaf because it pleases Vishnu the most and thus is as an inherent part of offerings of naivedya. They also wear beaded necklaces made of Tulasi stems. The manufacture of these Tulasi necklaces is a cottage industry in places of pilgrimage and temple towns. Another name for Tulsi within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition is Vrindadevi, meaning 'the goddess of Vrindavan'.
Tulasi Puja
Followers of Hindu traditions often keep a Tulsi plant in front of their house. On a specific day each year known as 'Kartik Shukla Dwadashi' (usually about two weeks after Diwali) there is a tradition wherein Tulasi plants will be beautifully decorated with structures made of sugarcane, mango leaves and flowers and then a puja (form of worship) is offered.
As with Diwali celebrations there are usually clay lamps lit around the Tulasi plant and the house. In some parts of India people will have also have fireworks displays to mark the occasion. In northern India and in Gaudiya Vaishnava communities it is called the 'Tulsi vivah' or the wedding day of Tulasi with Krishna in his Sila form. There is another celebration called Tulsi Ekadashi where Tulasi is worshipped on the Ekadasi day.
List of basil cultivars
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^ Spice Pages:Basil
^ Introduction to Oriental Herbs
^ Organic India article
^ Botanical Pathways article with clinical trials details
^ Indian J Exp Biol. 1999 Mar;37(3):248-52.
^ Prakash P, Gupta N. Therapeutic uses of Ocimum sanctum Linn (Tulsi) with a note on eugenol and its pharmacological actions: a short review.
^ Effect of Ocimum sanctum Leaf Powder on Blood Lipoproteins, Glycated Proteins and Total Amino Acids in Patients with Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine. V. RAI MSC, U. V. MANI MSC PHD FICN AND U. M. IYER MSC PHD. Volume 7, Number 2 / June 1, 1997. p. 113 - 118
^ Evaluation of Hypoglycemic and Antioxidant Effect of Ocimum Sanctum,. Jyoti Sethi, Sushma Sood, Shashi Seth, and Anjana Talwar. Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 2004, 19 (2) 152-155.
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Inside the Oyster Roast, a Signature Event of the Fall
Erin Breeden,
PHOTOGRAPHS BY PETER TAYLOR
A traditional oyster roast includes saltine crackers, hot sauce, and beer.
THE OYSTER ROAST is an event steeped in tradition. Advancements in farming technology and techniques have changed some of the rituals, but the sense of community that comes from shucking oysters remains.
The letter "r" tradition
It's a traditional rule of thumb: People should eat oysters only during months that contain the letter "r," or September through April. But advances in oyster farming have made the tradition's observance optional, says Charlie Reid of Clean Catch Fish Market, and Travis Croxton, who owns ROCKSALT and co-owns Rappahannock Oyster Company on the Virginia coast.
Charlie Reid of Clean Catch Fish Market serves sides of coleslaw, mac and cheese, and crackers at his oyster roasts.
"The letter 'r' tradition started because the warmer the water temperature, the more bacteria is present, which can cause people to get sick," Reid explains. "Now farmers are able to cultivate oysters year-round and to adequately control the temperature of water."
Consumers need to know the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised oysters, according to Croxton. Oysters from farms are generally safe, he says, but it's good to stick to the "r" rule for oysters caught fresh from the sea.
Croxton's great-grandfather founded the original Rappahannock Oyster Company in 1899. The company went out of business in 1991, but one night in 2001, over drinks and oysters on the half-shell, Croxton and his cousin, Ryan, decided it was time to resurrect it. With neither knowledge nor boats, the cousins researched and learned how to farm and harvest, and eventually expanded to include restaurants like ROCKSALT.
Rappahhannack and Toogoodozie oysters from Fin & Fino.
Whether you're steaming them, grilling them, or having them catered, make sure your oysters have been caught no more than two weeks ago, Reid says. He suggests the "knock test": If the oyster sounds hollow when you knock it against a hard surface, it's probably dead or sick and contaminated with bacteria.
Wash any excess sediment off before cooking. If they are cracked or open, throw them out. Cook in batches; you have to eat quickly once they're cooked. "After seven minutes, the quality starts to suffer," Reid says. "Once you hit 10 minutes, it's time to throw those uneaten oysters away."
During fall and winter, when oyster roasts are most popular, Reid and the team at Clean Catch often shuck five to eight dozen a day. Steamed oysters are easier to open than raw ones, and there's a simple trick to opening the shells: "Position the oyster between the two folds of (a) towel," he says. "Get a good grip on your oyster, and next put a knife in the hinge of the oyster. Twist your knife and move it back and forth until the oyster opens."
An oyster that doesn't open immediately isn't necessarily bad. "That oyster may be the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the oyster world," he says. "Oysters have a muscle called the adductor muscle, which connects the two shells. If the oyster doesn't open, it may just mean that the adductor muscle is really strong and you'll need to work a little harder."
Carousel of flavors
When Reid hosts an oyster roast, he has an open fire to cook the oysters (Blue Point and South Bay Blonde are his favorites), cold beer, good music, a bottle of Tabasco, and spicy horseradish. For sides, he loves coleslaw and potato salad to balance out the smokiness of the oysters, mac and cheese, and something crisp, like crackers or a vegetable salad.
"No oyster roast is complete without a hot dog," he adds with a laugh. "Growing up in Urbanna, Virginia (home to the Urbanna Oyster Festival), I was around fishermen, both in my family and in the town. They always had hot dogs with their oysters. I like to keep that tradition."
Natalie Stewart, wine director at Fin & Fino, loves her oysters roasted or grilled and her beer cold. She prefers East Coast varietals like Virginia Rappahannock River oysters, with medium brine and a clean finish. If she's craving something saltier, her choice is Toogoodoozie oysters from South Carolina. Either way, the proper accoutrements are saltines and "tons of hot sauce," with a beer, like a saison, that can stand up to the smoky flavors but not overpower them.
Embrace the adventure
Reid has vivid memories of the Urbanna Oyster Festival of his youth. As summer turned to fall, the entire town would come out, along with thousands of tourists and oyster aficionados. At the festival parade, the Urbanna Oyster Festival queen and her court rode on floats and waved at the crowd. Attendees visited pay-as-you-go oyster stations with an endless supply of sauces and lemons and slurped from the shell or crunched with crackers as children danced to live music.
Reid continues the tradition of eating hot dogs with oysters, just as fishermen did when he was growing up in Urbanna, Virginia.
The oyster was the star of the festival, but Reid remembers the people and laughter most, along with the clacking sound of oyster shells as they fell to the tables and the slurp of neighbors who downed them raw. The smokiness of the oysters cooking stays with you, and on your clothes, long after you've left the event.
Have a seat at the communal table, grab a shucker, and dig in. "Surround yourself with family and friends who are up for an adventure," Reid says. "Because that's what an oyster roast is—an adventure."
ERIN BREEDEN is a business owner and writer focused on covering travel and food. Follow her at @erinbreeden on Twitter or @erinmbreeden on Instagram.
Wine, Anyone?
Fin & Fino's Natalie Stewart offers three options that will impress wine and oyster aficionados alike
1. Muscadet
Hailing from the Loire Valley area of France, Muscadet wine is bright, high in acid, and crisp with hints of salinity that are perfect for an oyster pairing, especially an Atlantic oyster. Look for the words "sur lie" on the label, which indicates yeasty/bread notes that add a little more body to hold up to roasted oysters.
2. Pinot Noir
The smoky flavors that come through from a roasted oyster are enhanced when paired with a soft and earthy pinot noir. Look for wines specifically from Oregon or Burgundy, France.
3. Fino Sherry
Made of palomino grapes, sherry is produced in Jerez, Spain. The breeze from the ocean nearby gives the grapes notes of sea salinity. There are several types of sherry, but fino is the lightest, and bone dry.
This article appears in the October 2019 issue of Charlotte magazine.
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Directed by Jorge Perugorría,
Starring CuCu Diamantes, Andrés Levin, Adela Legra and Liosky Clavero.
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Acclaimed Cuban singer CuCu Diamentes, a New York City transplant since her college days, recently returned to her home country to perform in cities across the nation. It was the first time in history that an ex-pat Cuban musician had ever returned home for such a concert series. Director Jorge Perugorria's thematically ambitious new film 'Amor Crónico' uses her performances as a jumping-off point, intertwining her concert footage with a fictional story about love, music, and miracles.
For the most part, "Amor" is quite charming. The concert footage is wonderfully energetic: Diamentes wears gaudy, revealing costumes, her huge ensemble band bubbles with passion and enthusiasm, and the crowds go wild. Onstage, Diamentes makes memorable use of props, puffing cigars, slugging back whiskey, and, most notably, climbing a staircase shaped like a stiletto hill.
In-between concerts, the film centers on Diamentes's relationship with Guarapo (Liosky Clavero), a friend-turned-band manager who rapidly develops feelings for her. Guarapo, a little person, and a bit of a nobody, is keenly aware of his negligible chances with a statuesque megastar like Diamentes, and the likelihood that they will go their separate ways once her Cuban tour is over. But that doesn't stop him from expressing his feelings, only to be gently rebuffed again and again. That's pretty much the sum of the narrative, apart from some minor plot points, such as Guarapo's bureaucratic efforts to secure government transportation funding for Diamentes and her ensemble.
The narrative is broken up by Guarapo's dreams and fantasies. And no one can fault the movie for trying something different and unique, using surreal imagery to emphasize themes and emotions. But unfortunately, surrealist techniques can be mishandled: There is a fine line between riveting and pretentious.
One of Guarapo's dreams takes the form an oddly placed homage to the silent horror era. The vampiric sequence highlights Guarapo's jealousies, but its undeniable cheesiness is distracting, and detracts from the film's attempts at theme and character development.
But some of Guarapo's fantasies —for instance, one in which he envisions a life as a hard-working farmer, with CuCu at his side — beautifully depict the clash between Cucu's humble roots and the lifestyle she ultimately chose. Perugorría works wonders with Cuba's rural landscape, using trees and other natural elements to give simple shots a striking depth of frame.
And Perugorría uses the increasingly bombastic concerts to mirror the thematic thread of the film. In the beginning, while Diamentes is still searching for love and just beginning to explore her Cuban roots, the concerts are eccentric but tame. But as she gains new insights on love and develops newfound respect for her heritage, the concerts become wonderfully excessive. Had the concerts and the themes not meshed, the shows would have simply felt like useless filler.
But Perugorría is hardly perfect. He has a habit of pointlessly lingering on random shots: The editing and production design of some of the dream sequences looks cheaply made. Perugorría makes up for the limited aspect ratio of some black and white scenes by placing an ugly black border around the image. Such technical deficiencies demonstrate a clash between the filmmaker's vision and the project's miniscule budget.
Diamentes injects her amateurish performance style with verve: She is the most bearable character present. Her swagger and confidence are particularly evident onstage. And while her showmanship is underwhelming in her initial performances, audiences will be dancing in their seats by the end of the film. Her confidence is infectious offstage as well. In scenes where she interacts with crowds of real lower-class Cubans, she cements her iconic status, and she never comes off as a phony.
Though the film suffers from excesses, technical amateurishness, and cringe-inducing campiness, one can't help but appreciate Perugorría's ambition – and his charm. He could have made a simple concert documentary. Instead, he used his film as a soapbox to talk about Cuba, love, and art.
— Anthony Falco
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An Interview with Alissa Walker for Women's History Month
Posted by Eric Brightwell, March 30, 2015 08:06pm | Post a Comment
In the past most of my posts for Women's History Month have focused on historical figures. This year I decided to instead focus on living breathing women who're actively contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of Los Angeles. This week's subject is Alissa Walker. Walker maintains the website, A Walker in LA; has written about design, architecture, cities, and transportation for the Los Angeles Times, Fast Company, Dwell, Slate, Wired, Los Angeles Magazine, Details, GOOD, the LA Weekly (and probably others); and is the urbanism editor at Gizmodo. She also co-created design east of La Brea, an organization that produces events that take place east of La Brea; is an associate produce for the KCRW public radio show DnA: Design and Architecture; is on the steering committee of Los Angeles Walks; and she just had a baby.
Alissa Walker (image source: Zaki Mustafa)
I first met Alissa at a tour of Dodger Stadium organized by design east of La Brea (deLaB) to which I walked -- a decision which produced the unexpected result of my being escorted by security. Walker rode her bike. I didn't realize at the time that I'd heard her interviewed on Notebook on Cities and Culture, which had made me want to talk to her about Los Angeles, which I'm only getting around to now.
ME: I've had people suggest to me that I've walked somewhere simply to show off and that biking is irresponsible and means that I don't care about my loved ones. Do you ever encounter hostility from people over your decision to walk, bike, or take public transit? If so, to what do you attribute that?
ALISSA: Ha, walking to show off is definitely a new one! While it's not really hostility, I do think that especially like 10 years ago when I'd walk, bike or take transit somewhere in LA people would be really surprised -- like almost to the point of disbelief. I do remember some condescending moments in the early days when people would be like, oh my god, I'm so sorry you don't have a car, do you need a ride? Or they'd see me walking somewhere and email me later and be like, hey, is everything okay?
Gerry Mulligan Tentette - "Westwood Walk"
When I'm deciding whether to walk, bike, bus, take the train, take a ferry, or drive somewhere in Los Angeles I go through a process of asking what means or combination of means will make the most sense for the occasion -- and yet I'm questioned all of the time about how I got somewhere and why I chose to come that way, even though my answer is always the same, "It made the most sense." Do you get that too and if so, to what do you attribute that?
Yes, it's the best conversation starter! It's always like The Californians sketch on SNL, "I took the 704 to the 217 and got off at Wilshire to go to LACMA?" But I will say in the last five years or so when I get questions about how I got somewhere it's more because people are interested in doing it themselves. I get a lot of texts and Twitter replies from people asking transit advice, which I love! And then I tell them to post a photo of them out there walking or at a bus stop so other people can be inspired.
What, if anything, do you say to people who happily take public transit whenever they visit another city but simply insist that public transit is non-existent or woefully inadequate and that they must, as a result, make every single journey (no matter how short) in their car?
I always ask people just to try getting out of the car some of the time?whatever length of time they're comfortable with. Maybe it's a day, maybe it's a whole week. But I swear that even the attempt to take transit in LA will result in some pretty cool experiences and you will probably be able to see at least one benefit -- saving money, getting your time in the car back to do what you want, losing weight -- that will keep you coming back for more. I was hooked after one day riding transit. It made LA feel like a video game!
Guy Clark - "LA Freeway"
What improvements would you like to see made with Los Angeles's train, bus, bike, and walking infrastructures?
Obviously I'd like all the planned rail expansions to open yesterday, but it's great they're finally happening. I think the 405 expansion was a huge mistake and we should have invested in light rail instead. One of the coolest pedestrian projects is an Urban Trails app which isn't technically infrastructure but phone-guided walking tours that help point out connections between neighborhoods and the history within them.
"...you got your feet in L.A. But your mind's on Tennessee" (The Westside's Tennessee Ave, no doubt)
What books, songs, films, radio dramas, &c do you think get Los Angeles right and which do you think get it particularly wrong?
I produced a whole radio segment for Studio 360 tracing the history of the "Nobody Walks in LA" catchphrase, and it was pretty interesting to see the origins of such an engrained part of our culture (it actually originated not with the Missing Persons song, but with David Brenner's standup on the Tonight Show -- which was a riff on the Ray Bradbury short story "The Pedestrian"). That's probably the thing that people get the most wrong about LA. But it's a very funny thing that LA is going through right now. I'd actually say that for the first time, films and TV shows are interested in portraying the city as a real place with actual neighborhoods and streets and people. I watched Los Angeles Plays Itself the other day, an awesome 2003 documentary about this very topic, and I realized that luckily most of the stereotypical examples are now outdated.
You moved to Los Angeles from St. Louis, Missouri, right? Are there any films that you feel like get Missouri or St. Louis especially right or wrong?
Gosh, I can only think of a handful of movies set in St. Louis. Meet Me In St. Louis? Oh then there's of course the scene in Vacation where the tires are stolen off the Griswolds' car while they're in East St. Louis. I'd like to see more movies set there!
(Check out Show me the Mo Movies!!! - Missouri in Film and TV)
What are some of your favorite things that you notice on foot that you wouldn't notice on bicycle, car, bus, or train?
So many things! I try to snap a photo of these things when I see them, and last year Los Angeles Magazine had me write a weekly column where I'd post my photos and write about what I saw. There are bizarre things that you can really only see on foot, like this fake tree in DTLA, or everyday things with a special perspective that pedestrianism provides, like this beautiful McDonald's seating. One of the most amazing things that you can only really see driving but I never noticed until I was on foot is this spiral staircase in the middle of the 5. Oh, and the peacocks.
I mentioned in my interview with Karie Bible that it seems like there's a renewed interest in public space not just in Los Angeles but around the country. It seems like everywhere there are farmers markets, community gardens, open streets events, outdoor film screenings, &c and you recently spoke on that for the Third Los Angeles Project. It seems to me like the last frontier of the public resurgence is public transit. Do you agree and if so, to what do you attribute that?
It may even be the other way around. In LA and many other cities, it's these new public transit investments which actually started in the last decade or so but are finally starting to really become part of the urban fabric. Now people can start to see a real way to live locally and publicly -- things like farmers markets, pocket parks -- because good transit helps enable that.
I get my news from a variety of domestic and foreign sources but I am routinely bemused, baffled, and annoyed at how continually both incredibly condescending and utterly disconnected New York publications are about Los Angeles. What is that all about?
Dude. It's really just so 1990s to trash LA, but luckily we don't really care. However I have started a hashtag to track all the offenses at #LAHaters. Curbed did an awesome bingo card recently with all the stereotypes listed. We need to turn it into a drinking game.
Curbed LA's NYTBingo
Since we speak the same language, why do you think New Yorkers don't just read about Los Angeles from people who actually know what they're talking about? Is it because they don't know who they are? Who would you recommend following or non-fiction books do you recommend reading?
I think they should just stay in their bubble. Their dirty-snow-on-the-first-day-of-spring bubble.
Obviously there's the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles but what are the boundaries of your "Los Angeles?" For example, does it exclude parts of Los Angeles city or county or does it include parts of the Inland Empire or Orange County?
LA is a state of mind for sure. I'd definitely include the IE and OC -- but that's really a bigger question. I'd love to see you do a mapping exercise that explored this!
If you had first-time guests with wide-open minds and broad interests, what would you show them in Los Angeles?
My favorite-ever thing to show people in LA is the Big Parade, a two day, 40-mile, 100-staircase walk from downtown to Hollywood. It is the best possible primer for the city because it shows you that the city was actually built around people, not cars. But it's also a great way to see great architecture, meet wonderful neighbors and of course have a lot of fun.
Are there any organizations or folks that you'd like to give shout outs to or anything else you'd like to say here?
If you want to go on eastside design tours like the Dodger Stadium one you mentioned above, come to designeastoflabrea.org and sign up for our newsletter. And if you want to join some fun walks that explore the city's thriving pedestrian culture, come to losangeleswalks.org!
John Mayall -- "Walking on Sunset"
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How can a fire be prevented?
Everyone is required to perform their work (including experiments) in such a way that the hazard is kept to a minimum.
When working with flammable substances, welding or using a burner, you must always have appropriate fire-extinguishing equipment close at hand.
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An evacuation signal. What must I do?
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'Don't expect him back': Injury to Riders' left tackle Terran Vaughn likely season-ending
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The Saskatchewan Roughriders place left tackle Terran Vaughn on the six-game injured list ahead of their season opener Friday and the team's blindside protector is unlikely to return this season according to his head coach.
"Don't expect him back," Craig Dickenson told the media on Friday. "I think he's got a pretty significant tear and he'll probably have to get it fixed and move on to the rehab part of it, as opposed to trying to get ready to play."
Vaughn re-signed with the club in the offseason after initially joining the Riders in 2017. Vaughn made his CFL debut on June 15, 2018 and has played in 22 career games.
Vaughn spent much of the 2019 season protecting quarterback Cody Fajardo's blindside, making 15 starts at left tackle. The 26-year-old was part of an offensive line that allowed just 37 sacks while averaging 112.8 rushing yards per game for a total of 2,030 yards and a league-high 26 rushing touchdowns.
Unfortunately, the veteran was unable to escape training camp unscathed in 2021. He suffered a shoulder injury early and after attempting to play with a brace, had to be shut down by the team.
"I think he hurt it on Day 2 or 3 and that was it. We tried our best to strengthen it and see if he could go, but a couple of days in to practice and it was obvious it just wasn't right," Dickenson said. "We made the decision, and he was supportive of it, to go ahead and shelve him, try to fix it, get him strong and get him ready for next year."
Saskatchewan's challenges along the offensive line have been well-documented, with projected right tackle Takoby Cofield opting to pursue his coaching career, veteran guard Brendon LaBatte choosing not to play and high profile NFL signee Cyrus Kouandjio retiring in training camp.
The team will enter the year with Canadian Brett Boyko filling in at the left tackle spot, an uncomfortable situation based on the Saskatoon native's struggles in 2019.
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E-cigarettes are arguably the world's most ridiculous objects.
London's landscape and it's peerless public houses changed forever in July 2007. Smoking was banned and drinkers congregated – usually outdoors – under powerful heaters. The musky charm of pubs disappeared as quickly as a magician in a puff of smoke. The Irish gentlemen on the verge of permanent collapse are gone and pubs are now full of healthy cats and wine drinking women. The resulting years have seen smokers dwindle as people prefer to stay in the warm.
And it has seen the rise of the ridiculous e-cigarette.
I was a hearty smoker puffing away on roughly 10 each day. I embraced every nuance of the art and wore my nicotine stained hands like badges of honour; A morning smoke was different to a drunken smoke as a melancholic smoke varied greatly from a post dinner snout…I enjoyed the varieties of getting my fix on with great aplomb.
Sadly I have no vivid memory of my first or last cigarette.
After a rather sporty three day bender, and coughing up all sorts of colours, I sat in a bar watching Fernando Torres's debut for Chelsea. Coincidentally this was the day that I became a non-smoker. It has, barring a few minor aberrations, stayed that way. Luck, like a rabbit's foot, shone my way and I was able to quit at the first attempt without any gums, failures, or hypnotists.
My method was to visualise photos of me in the future without a cigarette – definitely not with a ridiculous metallic steam pipe in my jaws!
It is a constant source of humour to see smartly dressed people trotting about town with a basically redundant pipe clamped to their lips. Indeed Hunter.S.Thompson and Peter O'Toole looked rakishly avant-garde with their long cigarette holders, which always incorporated a strong Marlborough. Unfortunately this elongated e-thing has the elegance of weightlifter dancing swan lake. Imagine James Dean with a 15cm plastic pipe dangling from his mouth; more like a rebel with a clue!
I am always impressed with those who put down Sir Francis Drake's devilish weed and embrace new health benefits. New joys such as waking up at 4am and not feeling as if your chest is being clamped by an anaconda.
What my little mind can't get around is this; surely when someone has decided that inhaling smoke is a bad idea, why begin sucking in electric vapour?! Why not have a shisha? Why not have a bloody lollipop!
Remembering the smoke filled bars of my halcyon youth, a cigarette permanently dangling from my lip, the tab enhancing my feckless snarl when I strode to the bar. The smoker was a crown prince of the pub with attitude, of which there is none that with these e-snouts; I often wonder whether modern teens covet a clandestine vapour hit like I used to yearn for a stolen smoke behind the bike shed.
I saw one bloke in a less than salubrious bar exhale steam from his nose and feel like the bees knees – I though "what a plonker". Illness aside, it is sad that children, addicted to computers, will never have the strong feeling of rebellion and danger we all felt. If a 12 year old wants an e-cig they can have one (though I am not truly convinced that e-cigs are healthy).
It racks my conscience that in 20 years time 'revellers' at 21st birthdays will sit in their gym sculpted bodies smoking e-cigarettes, drinking beck's blue (another ridiculous concept!), and shunning any naughty foods – unlikely mustering personality or vim between the lot of them.
Perhaps it is the old romantic that thinks that drinks parties should be hosted by Wing Commanders in blue blazers and fogs of blue smoke. The only boon nowadays is the fact that one's clothing doesn't stink of night old smoke. I always felt that one should have bars where everyone smoked and then there would be no rifts or bans.
So in my humble opinion I think we should ban these e-cigarettes mainly due the moronic demeanour that it gives people. I hope that like the mullet in the 80's these little pipes will be looked at with incredulous eyes in the future.


Russian racism however is not unique or confined only to the NYT, as MSNBC's Rachel Maddow has been spewing her Russian bigotry for the last two years, culminating last week in a lunatic rant about how the 'evil Russians' may decide to hack America's energy grid and force the people to freeze in the winter cold.
An unfortunate New York Times op-ed which argues that Russia has a genetic affinity for corruption has disgusted even the most vocal Kremlin critics – an impressive feat considering the US appetite for mindless Russia bashing.
Around-the-clock Russiagate hysteria has produced an impressive array of poorly conceived, xenophobic-laced Kremlinology – but the Times' latest offering, 'The Putin I Knew; the Putin I Know', is a rare delicacy that not even the most accomplished truffle dog could dig up.
Penned by one Franz J. Sedelmayer, the piece uses anecdotes about Vladimir Putin when he was deputy mayor of St. Petersburg to argue that "Putin's Russia" is hardwired to hate democracy. Sedelmayer, we're told, ran a security company that received a contract in St. Petersburg – resulting in several run-ins with Putin in the 90s.
"'Corruption is in Russia's DNA.' This is racism masquerading as analysis," wrote NPR Moscow correspondent Lucian Kim.
Maxim Edwards, a former editor at the profoundly anti-Putin Open Democracy, mocked the op-ed as a smorgasbord of clichés.
The article's comment section was also peppered with messages expressing disbelief that the New York Times provided a platform for the German businessman's fact-deficient rant.
"'Corruption is in Russia's DNA…' Could you imagine a statement like that directed at any other ethnic group? Or did NYT conduct a pioneering DNA study, and discover that bigotry is ok, if it's anti-russian?" one comment read.
"A former K.G.B. officer, he [Putin] understands how to use disinformation (deza), lies (vranyo), and compromise (kompromat) to create chaos in the West and at home," Sedelmayer states matter-of-factly.
Sedelmayer's impressive Russian language flexing did not go unappreciated on social media, with even the likes of Julia Ioffe expressing dismay at the New York Times' subpar translation skills.
And what is in America's DNA??? Why do we keep giving so much attention to what the NYT says? I wouldn't even use this paper to line my bird's cage.
Fränzchen Sedeldingsbums wrote a character assassination piece. He probably never got over it that he lost his "business" in Russia.
If readers want to get to know President Putin, they better watch Oliver Stone's four-hour interview with him in which he is revealed as an intelligent and reasonable leader with a good sense of humor.
Racism is so entrenched in US culture it's used as a weapon every day as casually and often as putting change in a parking meter.
Racism in the United States is very minor compared to stupidity. You could hardly judge the New York Times as racist when it is overwhelmingly stupid.
that is something that blaresout at you. The United States government spends a lot of money to conduct subversive propaganda in Russia and then the New York Times cancels it all out. Bravo.
The U.S media have lost their minds, if they are softening the public up for an assault on Russia, to think of that is even absurd.
I didn't know this, but now I DO. Thank you for the info.
Has German author Sedelmayer read the booklet published by Heinrich Himmler, "The Subhuman", in 1942?
When the Nazi Wehrmacht invaded the Soviet Union in the summer of 1941, SS-Reichsführer Heinrich Himmler published a booklet entitled "Der Untermensch" (The Subhuman). The booklet was intended to incite the German population to hatred against the Russians and other peoples of the Soviet Union, to strengthen the morale of the Nazi troops.
The booklet reinforced primitive racial prejudices against Russians. The vast majority consisted of photographs that showed Russian prisoners of war with grotesque faces in disfigured forms.
The type of racism in the US towards Russians is absolutely unacceptable. If projected against another nationality or race, it would be career ending. This coming from people who promote rainbow coalition nonsense and minority rights. They have no foundation to stand on. They are only dividing people to create conflict amongst their own people to divert attention from their own extensive corruption.
The New York Times claims that Putin hates democracy after they have turned the United States democracy into a cesspool.


Anybody got admission in Velammal Global School Mambakkam ? Anybody's kids studying in Velammal Global School Puzhal ? Any reviews, comments about the school ?
If any one know Velammal Global School Mambakkam school fees and school time details, Could you please share it?
@82shree, For KG1 Admission and other fees details and school time.
and Do you know from 1 std school time alos?
@ Irulappan - Timings i guess from 9 to 3.30 pm and Fee for KG1 itself it cost 1.30 lacs per annum, but not sure about 1st standard.
Could someone pls tell me the fee and transport details for grade 1 in vellamal mambakkam.. how about the teaching and infrastructure facilities in school .. is it a cbse or igcse ?
Please let me know if any registrations/admissions open for the year 2016-2017 for Grade 1 ?
Fees will around 85k for KG1 timing will be 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 a.m.
The school is shifting to Kelambakkam (PEBL City) admission will be always open the fees will be minimum 85+ without transport. Where are you located ? because kelambakkam is very long from city limit.
Infrastructure you don't expect anything because it is lease land for 4 years so they are not ready to invest anything in that place. If you need good infrastructure then go for vales it is very nice and big. Also it is their own land so no problem in future also. They have Olympiad size swimming pool, IGCSE syllabus and all other activies.
May I know what is the fees structure in vels please can you tell me the split up of fees.
Vaels it will be 1 lacs donation plus 1 lacs fees for LKG + Transport Extra. If you need other activities that also charged Extra. If you are need good school GT Global is new one fees will be 1 lacs for LKG.
I need to know on this how for Cambridge syllabus is going to help in future,really iam confused with Lots of Boards(CBSE,IGCSE,ICSE,CBSCI,....etc...) have came up,if you have any information on that can you please explain me.if anyone else explain me on this it would be great.
1. Cambridge Syllabus are accepted by worldwide.
2. Student, teacher ration will be less than 20. So, students will get good attention in the class rooms.
Can anyone please tell me what is the fee structure for Velammal NewGen Schools ? They are starting a new branch of this school near Medavakkam. I would like to join my son in this school. But worried about fee structure. Can anyone help ?
There s no donaton for this year. For UKG it comes around 80000. Transportation fees extra.
Hi...I got admission for my son in 1std...have u visited the campus? Any review?
Today, 28/05/2016, I had discussion with principal of Velammal Global School Mambakkam for admission of my two kids and asked about shifting of school to kelambakkam. they had such a plan 3 months back but there is no such a plan. In future if they do the shifting, it will be 3 km around the radius of present campus. The principal is very kind and passionate about their position. her counselling regarding how to interact with our child is very interesting, we tried some of the techniques in our home, its really working. Very good principal. But I don't about teachers. I hope that if the head will be good, all will be fine.
I am planning to enroll my kids in Velammal Global school, Can you please let me know the Fee structure for Grade 2.


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Q: Sum of count in EF core I have a database query as below:
 Courses.Where(c => (c.MaxParticipants != 0) && (c.CourseBookings.Sum(c => c.CourseParticipants.Count()) / c.MaxParticipants <= 0.5) && (c.CourseSubs.FirstOrDefault().BookedDates.FirstOrDefault().FromDate - DateTime.Today).Days <= 1)

The query works in ef 6 but not in ef core, which it needs to do.
In an effort to make it work, I've rewritten the query. All parts except c.CourseBooking.Sum (c => c.CourseParticipant.Count() seems to be fine. At the moment I get an exception saying "cannot perform an aggregate function on an expression containing an aggregate or a subquery"
from co in DbContext.Course
            join cb in DbContext.CourseBooking on co.CourseId equals cb.CourseId
            join cs in DbContext.CourseSub on cb.CourseId equals cs.CourseId
            join bd in DbContext.BookedDate on cs.CourseSubId equals bd.CourseSubId
            where (co.MaxParticipants != 0) && (EF.Functions.DateDiffDay(bd.FromDate, DateTime.Today) <= 1)
            select co;

How can I write to take the sum of the counts?

A: You can do something like this:
from co in DbContext.Course
        join cb in DbContext.CourseBooking on co.CourseId equals cb.CourseId
        join cs in DbContext.CourseSub on cb.CourseId equals cs.CourseId
        join bd in DbContext.BookedDate on cs.CourseSubId equals bd.CourseSubId
        where (co.MaxParticipants != 0) && (EF.Functions.DateDiffDay(bd.FromDate, DateTime.Today) <= 1)
        group new {cb, cs, bd} by co into groupedInfo
        select new
        {
            Course = groupedInfo.Key,
            Booking = groupInfo.Sum(x=>x.cb.CourseParticipants) // if this is a number field
            // add any other sum you need here
        };


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Q: javascript mysql client I'm thinking about writing a Javascript based MySQL client.
The client would work like MySQL Query Brwoser, and would connect to a remote MySQL db.
Are there any - client side - Javascript - MySQL communication libraries?
I've found this topic: How to connect to SQL Server database from JavaScript in the browser?
Are there any similar solutions (not using ActiveXObjects)?
Thanks,
krisy

A: Javascript (at least in a browser) does not provide socket support (hence the use of an ActiveX object in the example you cited). Nor does it have the low-level type conversions that would be required for implementing a client. So even if you were to work out the mysql protocol (see mysqlproxy as well as myqld and the standard client libs).
So unless you want to write your own browser, you'll need to think about some sort of bridge between javascript and mysql.
A further issue is that most people wouldn't want to give direct DML facilities at the client - so even if you're currently connecting across a VPN, then you need to spend a significant amount of time thinking about authentication and session management.
There's some discussion about database abstraction here and in other places.
If it were me I'd be thinking about AJAX/JSON from javascript to the bridge, bridge running somewhere close to the mysql DBMS and implemented in a language with native mysql support (e.g. Perl, PHP) which provides for session support over HTTP.
HTH


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To realise the full benefits of implementing Office 365 in your organisation, a clearly planned and well-executed change management strategy can make all the difference. At GreenDot, we've successfully worked with some of Australia's largest organisations to create and lead technology change management projects. To find out how we can help you, call us today on 1300 80 11 88.