As an introduction, reminding of the project objectives and its organisation.
The capsis training politics and the 2008 session for 10 people.
The main meetings in 2007-2008 where Capsis was presented.
The publications arround Capsis in the PMA06 conference proceedings.
The perspectives: mainly the recruitment of another INRA engineer to work on the project to work better and ofefr a better support to the modellers and end-users.
Context: Fire behaviour modelling, post fire ecological effects assessment, fire regime integration in forests dynamics.
A 3D model for fire propagation: Firetec.
Fuel manager: user friendly software for input files generation of fuel complexes for fire behaviour models.
The export towards the fire model.
Perspectives: forest dynamics, management and climate change.
Beginning from a bare field or from an existing stand.
Economic global billbook and summary, sensitivity analyses.
Evolutive software within Capsis, possible to add species and working processes.
how will they adapt to climate change ?
interesting for biodiversity conservation (better than pure stands) ?
How to manage them ?
Context: Quercus petrae, Pinus sylvestris (Cemagref / ONF project).
Develop a dynamics model: growth (this presentation), spatial structure, regeneration, mortality.
Sampling on 9 plots, competition indices in a 10m radius disk, CIpines and CIoaks competitors arround the target tree.
The Oakpine1 model in Capsis has a strong constraint: you need a map of the stand, rare.
Generate a virtual stand: Marie-Ange Ngo Bieng and Francois Goreaud (Cemagref) developped in 2007 a model to generate spatial structures with realistic spatial properties. Difficulty: define the spatial type of the stand.
Other approach: use the neighbourhood information of the trees, e.g. for 1 oak, n oak neighbours and m pine neighbours. Distribution of the numbers oak / pine (4 distributions). Rebuild neighbourhood for each tree gives a stand after simulation.
Oakpine2 is a distance-independent tree model, reconstruction of neighbourhoods. Computation for the competition indices of the growth model.
Perspectives: compare approaches Oakpine1 and 2 with real and simulated data.
Lumber industry in Quebec: mainly spruce, pine and fir.
Jack pine is the 2nd most important reforestation species in the province.
Reasons for changing spacing: lower costs, larger trees, lower mortality. But what about quality ?
Need for a tool to predict the effect of different scenarios on the growth and wood quality of Jack pine.
Choice to use PipeQual by Makela and Makinen (2003). PipeQual is complex, needs a simulation software.
PipeQual was coded in Fortran and Matlab. Capsis was chosen to transfer the project to partners (more user friendly).
PipeQual structure and integration into Capsis.
Traditional Growth and Yield outputs, but also tree level details with tree taper and nodes / inter nodes biomass.
Work in progress and future developments.
Species are distributed in stable areas when climate is stable, but when climate changes, adaptation and migration. If change is fast, what capabilities for migration ? Migration is a change of distibution zones.
Importance of dispersion. Bioclimatic zones can move of several hundred of kilometers. Will forests be able to migrate ?
Focus on Silver fir (Abies alba) and Beech Fagus sylvatica).
Simulation to year 2100 shows the climatic zones of these species reduce. Evaluation of the risks for the forest trees.
Specific context: Mont Ventoux, reforested by pine, recolonized by fir and beech.
Seeds disperse with the wind and fall directly on the ground. If late fructification or short dispersion distance, possible problems for survival.
Methodology: analysis of all the processes involved in the forest dynamics, calibrated with climatic variables.
Capsis contains already several related models: Ventoux, VentouG, Dynaclim, Prunus.
Scale: 100 years, several kilometers, type of model: individual based model when short distance of dispersal, spatialized cohorts (can move) when densities are high. Climate files.
Cells on the ground for seed rain precise determination, seedlings in the cells (not spatialized).
Factors affecting the setting of the seedlings.
Problem: how a cohort can disperse ? A cohort is a group of trees with same diameter, shape, position, density of trees and creation date. Each cohort has a fructification depending on diameters. Analysis with R, looking at the seed rain for various densities.
In Migration, circular cohorts (may change). Problem: aggregation / disaggregation of the cohorts.
Forests dynamics is impacted by climate change, also acting on vegetation functionning, resulting in CO2 increase.
Model forest carbon and water cycle, estimate carbon (respiration) and water fluxes (rain, drainage, evaporation).
Castanea is a process based model developped in Orsay, compartments average tree model (canopy, trunk, soil…).
Connected to a soil water model.
To parametrize: many mesurements to calibrate all the processes. The effect of the global change can be very different when changing geographic regions or ecosystems.
Coupling functionnal and dynamics models.
Mont Ventoux: the pine ecosystem will be replaced by a fir and beech ecosystem.
Ventoux models by Philippe Dreyfus (INRA URFM). Potential reductor growth, semi spatialized in square ground cells, mortality with probabilities per species, regeneration, see Annabelle Amm's work.
Change the portential of the dendrometric model with climate entries.
Coupling: choose a common spatialized representation (trees, cohorts, average trees).
Dynaclim mixes Castanea and VentouG.
Half stage, still work under progress.
Focus on the light models SLIM and MMR.
SLIM: Simple Light Interception Model, based on hemispherical pictures, crown polygons see more or less light.
Validation: comparison on the plot with simulated hemispherical pictures.
STRETCH: Shape Transformation REsponse of Trees in Crowded Habitat.
MMR (Mir Musc Radbal) is a module in the Archimed platform by Jean Dauzat (Cirad AMAP), models direct and scattered light.
Possible to have a light map on the ground.
MMR will be usable in Capsis from other forest dynamics modules.


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Collector coins celebrate magician Houdini
By Jeff Starck-Coin World Staff
Published: Feb 8, 2012, 7 PM
Magician Harry Houdini is the subject of two new noncirculating legal tender coins from Palau, including the .925 fine silver $2 piece shown here.
Magician Harry Houdini is the subject of two new noncirculating legal tender coins from Palau.
The copper-nickel $1 and .925 fine silver $2 coins mark the 85th anniversary of the magician's death on Oct. 31, 1926.
Harry Houdini was born in Hungary on March 24, 1874, as Eric Weisz.
Together with his family he immigrated to the United States at the age of 4. Magic fascinated him even when he was a child. In his youth he read a book about the life of the French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin. This work impressed him so much that he decided to earn his living with magic. From then on, in honor of his idol, he called himself Harry Houdini.
Until he achieved his first successes, he had to appear in traveling circuses and smaller shows for several years.
Houdini succeeded his breakthrough when he performed escapology tricks such as the release from police handcuffs. He enhanced his performances with spectacular performances such as winding out of strait jackets and chains, and escaping out of closed underwater cages. At the age of nearly 40 the magician was one of the best-known artists in the United States of America.
In the final years of his life he claimed he was able to withstand every punch to his stomach unscathed by tensioning his muscles. On Oct. 22, 1926, a student applied a number of punches to Houdini's midsection. Apparently Houdini had not enough time to prepare himself for the blows. The escapologist had already suffered strong abdominal pains for days before, which thereby became worse. On Oct. 31, 1926, Houdini died as a result of a burst appendix.
The coins, which were issued by the private firm Coin Invest Trust, feature the same design, except for the denomination, which is displayed on the obverse with Palau's coat of arms.
An image of Houdini appears on the reverse, along with his top hat, wand and stars, his name and the years of his life.
Both coins measure 22 millimeters in diameter and have an antique patinated Brilliant Uncirculated finish.
The dollar coin weighs 6.5 grams and has a mintage limit of 5,000 pieces; the $2 coin weighs 7.5 grams and has a mintage limit of 1,926 pieces.
The distributor Coin & Currency Institute has the coins, the dollar coin for $34.50 and the silver coin $46.75.
Shipping and handling are an additional $5.75 per order. Vermont residents must add sales tax.
To order, write to the firm at P.O. Box 399, Williston, VT 05495, or telephone the business toll free at 800-421-1866. Visit online at www.coin-currency.com or direct email for the company to mail@coin-currency.com. ¦
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Q: How can I set default options for node's JSON.stringify()? I know I can run:
 JSON.stringify(someObject, null, 2)

To get indented output. But I recall reading there was a way to specify the default options for node's JSON.stringify() implementation, so I can so just do that and then:
JSON.stringify(someObject)

And get readable output. But I can't find mention of JSON in node's docs. Although I know I can monkey patch JSON.stringify()...
global.originalJSONStringify = JSON.stringify

global.JSON.stringify = function wrappedJSONStringify(value, replacer, space = 2) {
  return global.originalJSONStringify(value, replacer, space)
}

And as a test:
var results = JSON.stringify({key: {subkey: 'value'}})
var expected = originalJSONStringify({key: {subkey: 'value'}}, null, 2)
assert.equal(results, expected)

But I'd rather not do that if there's better solution.
How can I set default options for node's JSON.stringify()?

A: From Mozilla Docs
you can do something like this
var obj = {
    data: 'data',

    toJSON(key){
        if(key)
            return `Now I am a nested object under key '${key}'`;

        else
            return this;
    }
};

JSON.stringify(obj);
// '{"data":"data"}'

JSON.stringify({ obj })
// '{"obj":"Now I am a nested object under key 'obj'"}'

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New Ford Everest Delivers Enhanced Design, Comfort and Performance
2019 Ford Everest delivers refreshed design, more luxurious interior, improved comfort and luxury
All-new 2.0 Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines matched to 10-speed automatic transmission for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. Current 2.2 and 3.2 TDCi continues on selected models
Updated suspension configuration delivers greater ride refinement, better steering precision and control
New keyless Passive Entry and Passive Start (PEPS) system on XLT and Limited, standard Category 1 Thatcham-specification alarm on all Everest models
Ford is making its sophisticated Everest seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV) more appealing and upmarket than ever with a range of styling, suspension and feature upgrades, complemented by the introduction of the advanced new 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines that recently debuted on the New Ford Ranger.
As Ford's premium offering in the rapidly growing SUV market, the New Everest puts the emphasis on quality, refinement and luxury matched to exceptional space and practicality.
"The Everest has given Ford an important foothold in the SUV segment which continues to grow in South Africa and around the world as buyers opt for versatile, family-oriented vehicles that suit their active lifestyles," says Doreen Mashinini, General Manager Marketing at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa.
"With the New Everest, we have raised the game further by introducing subtle yet effective styling updates for the eye-catching exterior, providing a more refined and luxurious cabin environment, adding several new trend-setting technologies to the already feature-packed range, and building on the outgoing model's superb comfort and ride refinement with a revised suspension set-up.
"As with the New Ranger, we are delighted to introduce the new-generation 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines to the Everest range, paired with the advanced new 10-speed automatic transmission – a combination that sets new benchmarks for performance and efficiency in this segment."
The existing 2.2 and 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engines continue to do duty in certain models, paired with the current six-speed automatic transmission.
Refreshed design emphasizes exclusivity and capability
The New Everest communicates rugged off-road capability with a sense of refined artistry that takes Ford's seven-seater SUV to a new level within the segment. The refreshed grille introduces a new level of depth to the design through the layering of three distinctive grille bars that exude exclusivity and luxury whilst presenting a sense of strength and robustness.
The lower bumper has been redesigned to accentuate width, incorporating a connected horizontal beam that has been added to the fascia insert, which gives the Everest even greater on-road presence.
A classy new 20-inch wheel has been introduced on the range-topping Everest Limited, featuring a modern split spoke design that gives the vehicle a more upmarket and dynamic appearance.
Ford has also upped the ante in terms of overall quality and refinement, employing a more purposeful execution of colours and materials. Stronger contrasting elements are employed with the addition of the secondary grille texture against the chrome bright work.
The accents move from a single-layer satin metallic to a two-layer glossy metallic paint, giving a more liquid-like feel for customers expecting outstanding quality. The wheel accent paints are now darker to further accentuate the machine-cut surface of the alloys, adding more drama and a more premium look to the overall appearance.
A new exterior body colour has been added to the line-up: Diffused Silver is designed as a modern take on the typical luxury beige. It communicates toughness with its added depth and also sophistication with its smooth champagne highlights.
Exceptional quality and refinement
The New Everest provides premium levels of quality, outstanding interior space and maximum versatility – now with a selection of new, richer materials and design details that emphasize luxury and style throughout.
The introduction of the Ebony environment colour changes the entire ambience of the interior cabin. The added depth allows the details and bright work to stand out and further aligns the interior to the customer's expectation for a premium SUV, complemented by a greater selection of soft-touch materials.
Adding further exclusivity to the cabin is the use of contrast stitching on the Everest Limited, along with shadow chrome finishes, perforated leather and high-quality paints that add further lustre to the upgraded interior.
A bold new crafted gear shifter design for the all-new 10-speed automatic transmission reflects the unquestionable capability of the latest Everest, matched with the latest equipment and technology that Ford vehicles offer.
New-generation turbodiesel performance
One of the main defining features of the New Everest is the introduction of the all-new 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines that recently debuted on the New Ranger.
The Bi-Turbo engine headlines the revised range, employing an innovative twin turbocharger set-up to improve both low-end torque and high-end power, while reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
A small high pressure (HP) turbo works in conjunction with a large low pressure (LP) turbo, controlled with by-pass valves that determine the operating mode depending on engine speed. At lower engine speeds the two turbos work in series, enhancing torque and responsiveness, while at higher revs the small HP turbo is bypassed, and the larger LP turbo provides boost to deliver top-end power.
The maximum power output for the 2.0 Bi-Turbo engine is 157kW, matched to a peak torque figure of 500Nm – improvements of 10kW and 30Nm respectively compared to the existing 3.2-litre TDCi engine. The new engine also offers exceptional refinement, with low levels of noise, vibration and harshness. It is available in the Everest XLT 4x2 and 4x4 models, as well as the top-spec Everest Limited.
Along with the range-topping Bi-Turbo engine, a new 2.0-litre Single Turbo unit has been added to the line-up, offered in XLT 4x2 specification. It delivers a peak power output of 132kW, matched to 420Nm of torque – with up to 340Nm available from just 1 250 r/min.
The current 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, with 118kW and 385Nm, is available in the Everest XLS 4x2 model, while the 3.2-litre five-cylinder TDCi engine, with 147kW and 470Nm, is still offered in XLT 4x4 guise.
Advanced 10-speed automatic transmission
The new-generation 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and 2.0 Single Turbo engines are exclusively available with Ford's sophisticated all-new 10-speed automatic transmission, which boasts significant improvements in efficiency, fuel economy and all-round performance.
The 10-speed architecture reduces the gaps in available power and acceleration between gears, providing smoother acceleration response, and enabling improved performance at lower engine speeds. The electronic control system features real-time adaptive shift-scheduling, engineered to help select the correct gear at the right time, including skip-shift and direct downshift capabilities.
The unit's Progressive Range Select (PRS) system gives the driver the ability to lock out gears from the automatic shifting range for improved control. With the transmission in 'Drive', pressing the '-' button on the new gearshift lever activates PRS. All available gears are shown on the instrument cluster, with the current gear indicated. Pressing the '-' button again locks out gears, beginning with the highest gear. Only the available gears are then displayed, and the transmission automatically shifts between these ratios. Pressing the '+' button unlocks gears to allow the transmission to shift to higher ratios, and the transmission shifts automatically within the gear range the driver selects.
The existing Select Shift Transmission (SST) functionality is retained, enabling the driver to switch to 'Sport' mode which makes the gearbox more responsive for dynamic driving performance. There's also the option of full manual mode from the 'S' position, controlled via the +/- buttons on the gear lever for optimal control.
Ford engineering data, based on real-world driving cycles, indicates an improvement in fuel-efficiency of up to nine percent in the case of the 2.0 Bi-Turbo engine mated to the 10-speed automatic transmission, compared to the previous range-topping model.
In the case of the 2.2 and 3.2 Duratorq TDCi engines, both units are matched to the existing six-speed automatic transmission.
Improved ride comfort and refinement
As with the New Ford Ranger, the New Everest has benefited from numerous suspension improvements that further enhance ride quality and refinement. Most notably, the front-mounted stabiliser bar has been moved to the rear of the front axle, which allows for greater packaging and design freedom, along with an increase in diameter and stiffness to give the Everest improved roll control and handling performance.
The revised layout has also enabled a reduction in front spring rates, thus achieving an even more comfortable and pliant ride. Additionally, the jounce bumper, which softens the impact when the suspension is fully compressed over severe bumps, has been relocated from the lower control arm to the damper rod at the top of the suspension, thereby reducing the load on the suspension bushes. This gives an improved ride and reduced noise levels.
Overall suspension compliance has been improved, with three damper tunes being adopted for the New Everest range in place of the single set-up used previously. This ensures that the ride characteristics are better tailored to the engine and drivetrain configurations, resulting in a plusher ride over rough surfaces without impacting the Everest's maximum towing capacity of 3 000kg on the 2.2 TDCi, 3.2 TDCi and Single Turbo models. The Bi-Turbo is rated to tow a maximum of 3 100kg with a braked trailer.
The extensive suspension refinements have also enabled a reduction in tyre pressures from 240 to 210 kPa, further enhancing overall comfort and isolating the occupants from road imperfections. At the same time, steering precision and control has also been improved.
Technology and safety
A new addition to the Everest's impressive range of high-tech features is the Passive Entry and Passive Start (PEPS) system, fitted as standard on the XLT and Limited models. The keyless entry and passive start uses an intelligent access system that allows the driver to unlock the vehicle and start the engine without removing the key fob from their pocket or bag. When the key is in the vehicle, the driver simply presses the Start/Stop button while applying the brake pedal to start the car.
The Everest Limited continues to set the benchmark for active driving features, including Semi-Automatic Parallel Park Assist (SAPPA) that uses ultrasonic sensors on the front and rear bumpers to search for and identify parking spaces that are big enough to parallel park the vehicle. A combination of the Everest's electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and sensors are used to steer the vehicle safely and perfectly into place, while the driver simply operates the gears, accelerator and brake.
Additional standard appointments on the Limited include Adaptive Cruise Control with Forward Collision Alert (which now recognises pedestrians, in addition to its ability to detect other vehicles), Lane Keeping Aid and Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Auto High Beam Control.
The impressive standard safety package across the line-up extends to Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system with Traction Control (TC), Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Hill Descent Control (HDC) on the 4x4 models, Load Adaptive control (LAC) and Roll Over Mitigation (ROM).
A full Category 1 Thatcham-specification alarm is now standard on all Everest XLS, XLT and Limited models for enhanced anti-theft security.
SYNC® infotainment system
Ford's pioneering SYNC® technology offers exceptional connectivity and multimedia options, along with intuitive voice control and ease of use. SYNC®3 with Navigation is standard on the XLT and Limited models, linked to the integrated eight-inch touch-screen colour display, two USB ports and Bluetooth connectivity.
The system boasts fully-featured embedded navigation, convenient multi-touch gestures (such as swipe, slide, scroll and pinch-to-zoom), plus voice recognition that uses simple, real-world voice commands.
SYNC®3 with Navigation provides a full 3D experience with an elevated map view, enhanced full colour graphics and point of interest (POI) building images. Similar to searching on Google, destinations can be entered via the simple one-box search by typing the address, POI category, intersection, city name, post code or GPS coordinates. The search function is predictive, with results appearing as the information is typed. Voice commands can also be used to select a POI.
Tracks4Africa is included in the package, as well as access to maps for over 20 countries in Africa. Free annual map updates are included for a period of five years, and the text and voice guidance functions are available in a multitude of languages, comprising Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and isiZulu.
SYNC®3 also offers the benefits of smartphone integration provided through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which transforms the phone's connectivity with the car. Through Apple CarPlay, SYNC3 can be used to access Siri, make calls, return missed calls and listen to voice mail, as well as send, read and reply to text messages. Songs, playlists and compatible apps like Apple Maps, can also be accessed. Similar functionality is provided with Android Auto, with the Google platform used to interact with the phone, and access apps such as Google Maps. Waze users in South Africa can now project the app's real-time traffic and navigation service onto the touch screen in Ford vehicles via SYNC®3 AppLink® and control it through voice command.
To keep the system up to date, periodic wireless software updates for SYNC®3 can be downloaded via Wi-Fi and manually, once it is set up on a trusted wireless network.
The Everest XLS uses Ford's SYNC® 1 system with Bluetooth voice control and audio streaming, a 4.2-inch colour screen, as well as USB and Aux ports. Customers can order SYNC®3 with Navigation on the XLS as an option.
Model Range and Recommended Retail Prices:
2.2 TDCi XLS 6AT 4x2 - R499 900
2.0 SiT XLT 10AT 4x2 - R584 900
2.0 BiT XLT 10AT 4x2 - R607 600
3.2 TDCi XLT 6AT 4x4 - R626 900
2.0 BiT Limited 10AT 4x4 - R741 100
All models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a four-year/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.


The late president denounced the extremist gun group decades ago.
The father of a teenage girl killed in this year's mass shooting at a Florida high school praised the late President George H.W. Bush for rejecting the NRA decades ago.
Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in a February mass shooting, tweeted about Bush, who died late Friday night at 94 years old.
Bush resigned as a lifetime member of the extremist gun group in 1995 after NRA executive vice president at the time, Wayne LaPierre, compared federal agents to Nazis following the 1993 Waco siege and criticized them again following the 1995 Oklahoma City bombings in which 168 people were killed.
"To attack Secret Service agents or A.T.F. people or any government law enforcement people as 'wearing Nazi bucket helmets and black storm trooper uniforms' wanting to 'attack law abiding citizens' is a vicious slander on good people," Bush wrote in a letter published in The New York Times.
At the end of his letter, Bush ― an avid hunter and pro-gun enthusiast ― asked that the organization remove his name from their membership list.
Guttenberg has become a strong advocate for better gun control following the shooting that left 17 people dead in Parkland. LaPierre, who is now the NRA's CEO, has advocated that the only way to stop gun violence is to arm schools with guns.
"We must immediately harden our schools," LaPierre said just over a week following the Parkland shooting.
In the months since Parkland survivors and families took aim at the NRA, the organization announced it had lost $55 million in income this year.


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$7.2M for Tobago Carnival 2018
A budget of $7.2 million has been approved for Tobago Carnival 2018, with Chairman of the Tobago Carnival Committee, George Leacock, said the primary focus of the 2018 Carnival season is to "reignite a passion for culture and the arts on the island while rebuilding the creative elements of the festival." The budget for Carnival 2017 was $10.5 million.
George expects this goal to be achieved, through 'significant engagement of both cultural and corporate stakeholders.'
Announcing the budget allocation in a press release, the Division of Tourism also reported Leacock as saying that the Committee's goal was "to create a greater understanding among Tobagonians about the importance of Carnival to our social identity."
Tobago Carnival will take place on February 12 and 13, 2018 alongside Trinidad Carnival. The Division said that from 'mud mas' to 'pan round the neck', residents and visitors alike will be treated to "an authentic, culturally rich Carnival experience."
Saying that the season will launch with the annual THA Inter-Department Calypso and Personality Competition, and events will include elements such as Monday Night Mas, the Division said the festival remains "a signature item on the destination's event calendar and it serves as one of the vehicles through which the island's rich culture is preserved and showcased."
"The Division of Tourism, Culture and Transportation remains committed to promoting Destination Tobago through the island's many rich cultural offerings, including Tobago Carnival, and we look forward to working alongside the Tobago Carnival Committee to ensure the successful execution of the festival in 2018," the release said.
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Lanzini confirms West Ham contract talks after returning to Argentina squad
The South American playmaker is in discussions with the Hammers over fresh terms that would keep him at the London Stadium well past 2022
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Manuel Lanzini has admitted to being in talks over a new contract at West Ham and is happy to commit his future to the club.
The 26-year-old Argentine playmaker has entered the final year of his current deal with the Hammers.
There is, however, the option for a two-year option to be taken up in that agreement.
West Ham would be expected to trigger that clause if forced to do so, but would prefer to thrash out fresh terms with an exciting creative talent.
Lanzini has welcomed discussions, telling Sky Sports : "Yes, we are talking with the club about staying and, of course, I want to stay.
"It is like my home. It is my fifth season now, I love the fans, the fans love me and the club is amazing."
Lanzini has no need to consider a move elsewhere as he is a key man for West Ham.
He is also back in the Argentina squad after missing the 2018 World Cup and 2019 Copa America through injury.
Those fitness struggles have been a source of frustration for all concerned, with Lanzini saying: "When I was injured, it was really hard, it was a bad time. It was before the World Cup, it was going to be my first World Cup and I wanted to play.
"It was difficult, but I want to say thank you to my family, my girlfriend, my son and all the people that stayed with me.
"It's difficult because you can't help the team. You see the team may have lost, drawn or play badly and you just want to help.
"I spoke everyday with Manuel [Pellegrini] and he understands me and I understand him. I did a really good recovery and since I started to play again, I believe I have done really well."
The plan now is for Lanzini to add to his collection of international caps while chasing down European qualification with his club.
He added on West Ham's ambition: "We hope to stay near the top six and try to get into the Europa League, that is the most important thing for us.
"We know that it is difficult because in the Premier League you never know, all the teams are very good.
"We have signed very good players and spent a lot of money, but we need to work hard to achieve this."


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Compensation for Milan Malpensa Airport Delays and Flight Cancellations
Being stuck at the airport is many travelers' nightmare — and we're here to help if it happened to you. If you experienced Milan Malpensa Airport flight delays or cancellations, AirHelp can explain your rights, and tell you whether you're owed any compensation.
You might be entitled to as much as US$700 (€600) per person if your airline was responsible for the delay. Enter your flight details into our easy-to-use compensation calculator and find out what you're owed today.
Air Passenger Protections at Milan Malpensa Airport
Because Milan Malpensa Airport MXP is situated in the EU, travelers from anywhere in the world are very likely to be protected by a law known as EU Regulation No. 261/2004.
This means that if you had a flight delay, cancellation or overbooking at Milan Malpensa Airport, you do have rights! The law specifies the care airlines must provide. Plus, when the airline is responsible for the delay, EC 261 lays out the amount of compensation passengers are owed — up to €600 per person. You usually have up to 3 years to claim it too.
It doesn't matter where you are from, only where you flew and whether it was with an EU airline.
Are you Protected by EC 261?
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Delayed or canceled flight at Milan Malpensa Airport? You could be entitled to compensation
Claim Compensation for Milan Malpensa Airport Delays
Airport delays are stressful, both on your mind and your wallet. The good news is that because of EU Regulation EC 261, you might be able to claim up to €600 compensation if your flights are delayed by 3 or more hours.
There is one notable exception when it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport delays. If there are extraordinary circumstances involved, airlines don't have to pay compensation for a flight delay. Extraordinary circumstances are situations outside of the airline's control. A good example is something like unsafe weather conditions at Milan Malpensa Airport, or an air traffic control issue. Because the airline didn't cause the delay, they can't be expected to pay out for it.
Another point to note, the law sees a delay as the time you finally arrived at your destination compared to the landing time written on your ticket. This is important for delayed flights from Milan Malpensa Airport, because it's not actually how long you were kept waiting in the departures lounge that counts. For compensation at least, it's the amount of time between when you were supposed to land and when you actually landed at your final destination that matters.
You can learn more about flight delay compensation here
Compensation for Milan Malpensa Airport Flight Cancellations
EU regulation, EC 261, empowers passengers when there are Milan Malpensa Airport cancellations. By law, your airline must offer you an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund, if that's what you'd prefer.
In addition, you might be owed up to €600 in compensation if the cancellations were announced less than 2 weeks before you were due to depart.
There are some important exceptions, such as if your airline managed to find you an alternative flight that arrived at a similar time to your original. Or if Milan Malpensa Airport canceled flights rather than the airline — as that means your airline wasn't actually responsible for the cancellation. These types of examples are termed extraordinary circumstances, and include situations like an air traffic control strike, unsafe flying conditions at Milan Malpensa Airport, or anything outside of an airline's control.
You can read more about flight cancellation compensation here.
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How Much Compensation?
Milan Malpensa Airport Delays and Flight Cancellations
Under 1,500 km Up to €250 per person
Over 1,500 km and within EU Up to €400 per person
Between 1,500 - 3,500 km Up to €400 per person
Over 3,500 km Up to €600 per person
Some exceptions may need to be taken into account. The easiest way to be sure of what you're owed, is to use our free compensation check.
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Sure, delays or flight cancellations are anything but ideal. But for your peace of mind, here's what you should do if it happens to you:
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Q: using lambda to verify all elements in list i have a list of foods called "my_foods".
i would like to use a lambda function to verify that all elements from the list "good_foods" appear in the list "my_foods", and also verify that none of the elements from the list "bad_foods" appear in "my_foods".
i can solve this with nested for loops and if statements but am curious if lambdas are more elegant.
if "my_foods" has both "apple" and "carrot" the below executes successfully:
good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']

my_foods = ['banana', 'carrot', 'bread', 'apple']

result = ( filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, good_foods) and
    not filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, junk_foods) )

print result
# True

however, if "my_foods" has only "apple" or only "carrot", then the below still returns True, and i don't want that. i want it to return False. i want to verify that all "good_foods" are in the list "my_foods":
good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']

my_foods = ['banana', 'carrot', 'bread']

result = ( filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, good_foods) and
    not filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, junk_foods) )

print result
# True

additionally, if "my_foods" has neither "apple" nor "carrot", then the below returns an empty list. i want it to return False instead:
good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']

my_foods = ['banana', 'bread']

result = ( filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, good_foods) and
    not filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, junk_foods) )

print result
# []

lastly, if any of the "bad_foods" is in the list "my_foods" the below executes successfully and returns False, which is what i want in this instance:
good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']

my_foods = ['banana', 'carrot', 'bread', 'apple', 'soda']

result = ( filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, good_foods) and
    not filter(lambda x: x in my_foods, junk_foods) )

print result
# False

thanks for any help!

A: I would solve this problem using any() and all() like so:
result = (all(f in my_foods for f in good_foods) and
    not any(f in my_foods for f in junk_foods))

If you really want to use lambda for this, you can do it:
lambda my f: f in my_foods
lambda bad f: f in junk_foods

result = all(my(f) for f in good_foods) and not any(bad(f) for f in my_foods)

But I would do the above with real functions:
def my(f):
    return f in my_foods

def bad(f):
    return f in junk_foods

result = all(my(f) for f in good_foods) and not any(bad(f) for f in my_foods)

Now, if you really wanted to do this with lambda using map() or reduce(), here is my suggestion:
result = (reduce(lambda x, y: x and y, map(lambda f: f in my_foods, good_foods))
    and reduce(lambda x, y: x and y, map(lambda f: f not in junk_foods, my_foods)))

I think the above is slightly improved if we take advantage of the built-in bool.__and__() function, which implements logical and on Booleans, like so:
result = (reduce(bool.__and__, map(lambda f: f in my_foods, good_foods))
    and reduce(bool.__and__, map(lambda f: f not in junk_foods, my_foods)))

But here's a solution using filter() if you prefer that.  filter() strips out elements that fail a test, so the easiest way to find out if every element passes the test is to see if the resulting list is the same length as the original list.
result = (len(filter(lambda f: f in my_foods, good_foods)) == len(good_foods) and
    len(filter(lambda f: f not in junk_foods, my_foods)) == len(my_foods))

Note that any() and all() both have "short-circuit" evaluation; they will be faster than reduce() in cases where not every element in the list really needs to be examined.  For example, if the first item in the list is in the junk_foods list, the any() test will immediately complete and the not any(...) will evaluate to False.  The reduce() answer would still go through the whole junk_foods list.
Also note that for large lists, you will gain a big speed improvement by using sets.  Some of the other answers suggest converting the lists to sets and using set features; this is probably the best way to go.

A: good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']

my_foods = ['banana', 'carrot', 'bread', 'apple', 'soda']

result = all( map( lambda x: x in my_foods, good_foods ) ) and
         not( any( map( lambda x: x in junk_foods, my_foods ) ) )

A: Any reason you just can't use:
bool(set(my_foods).difference(junk_foods).intersection(good_foods))

So:

*

*remove all junk foods from my_foods

*make sure non-junk items are good_foods

*convert result to boolean, so [] is False, anything left with good is True

Will be quick, and is easy to read.
The common case appears to be non-junk foods... So let's do:
non_junk = set(my_foods).difference(junk_foods)

All good foods are in non_junk foods:
set(good_foods).issubset(non_junk)

Good foods that aren't junk
non_junk.intersection(good_foods)

A: Paraphrasing your description, gives
all(food in my_foods for food in good_foods) and \
not any(food in my_foods for food in junk_foods)

It will be more efficient if you make my_foods a set
>>> good_foods = ['apple', 'carrot']
>>> junk_foods = ['soda', 'burger']
>>> my_foods = {'banana', 'carrot', 'bread', 'apple'}
>>> all(food in my_foods for food in good_foods) and \
... not any(food in my_foods for food in junk_foods)
True
>>> my_foods = {'banana', 'carrot', 'bread'}
>>> all(food in my_foods for food in good_foods) and \
... not any(food in my_foods for food in junk_foods)
False
>>> my_foods = {'banana', 'bread'}
>>> all(food in my_foods for food in good_foods) and \
... not any(food in my_foods for food in junk_foods)
False
>>> my_foods = {'banana', 'carrot', 'bread', 'apple', 'soda'}
>>> all(food in my_foods for food in good_foods) and \
... not any(food in my_foods for food in junk_foods)
False

A: Convert all your lists to sets and do:
result = my_foods >= good_foods and not my_foods & junk_foods

So your foods must contain all the good ones and none of the junk ones
To avoid processing the whole junk_food set, you can do:
result = my_foods >= good_foods and my_foods.isdisjoint(junk_foods)


Short on the time (or motivation) to do a traditional spring cleaning? Try a spring home refresh instead. By focusing your cleaning energies on just a few key areas, and making a few simple and easy decor tweaks as well, your home will feel renewed and ready to greet the season. Read on for 10 ideas to get started.
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2. Launder rugs, slipcovers and curtains. When the soft furnishings of our home are fresh and clean, it gives the whole place a lift. Slipcovers should be replaced on the furniture while still slightly damp for the best fit. Small rugs can often be laundered at home; send larger ones out to be professionally cleaned. On a sunny day, drying white curtains outdoors on a line will help naturally whiten them. Pin them up, then enjoy a cold lemonade on the porch while they flap in the breeze.
3. Tidy the entry. Put away any lingering winter gear, handle piles of paperwork and clean up the newly uncluttered space. If your entry doesn't already have storage, add a few hooks, a rack or tray for shoes and a basket to collect stray items.
4. Clean interior windows, mirrors and light fixtures. We all know that shiny-clean interior windows and mirrors make for a lighter, brighter home — but when was the last time you cleaned your light fixtures? Lamps, sconces and pendant lights can all accumulate quite a bit of dust and grime, eventually to the point that the amount of light given off is diminished. Gently wipe down light fixtures with a damp microfiber cloth to maximize illumination.
5. Make your kitchen counter a place of peace. It's natural for the kitchen counter to accumulate stuff. It starts innocently enough: a blender for smoothies, your coffee pot, a cutting board, a bowl of fruit. But there comes a point when a cluttered counter becomes a magnet for more clutter, and pretty soon your counter is swamped with stray rubber bands, incoming mail, hair ties and half-finished homework. Clear the decks and start fresh by removing everything from the counters. Put away anything that has a home elsewhere and clean the surface. Then selectively put back only the few items you use daily or find beautiful and inspiring. Better, isn't it?
6. Tweak a photo wall display. Changing up the art and photographs we display on our walls is a wonderful way to quickly shift the mood in a room. Consider swapping out a wall of colorful family photos for a serene arrangement of black and whites, or swap out plain mats for linen ones.
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10. Set up your patio for outdoor living. Clean patio furniture with warm, soapy water and drag it into the sun to dry. While you're waiting, assess the state of your patio pillows and decor — wash the pillow covers, put new candles in candleholders and lanterns and make a list of anything you'd like to add this year. Perhaps cafe lights, or a new throw?
Tell us: Do you do spring cleaning?
The overall theme I get from this article is to take it one step at a time. I totally agree with that approach. As designers we don't jump in and do it all at once, we have to start with inspiration and work our way throughout the space adding and subtracting where necessary. I don't typically do spring cleaning but with these easy steps to freshen things up I'll definitely take steps forward with my home and projects.
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Live games. Open
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John Donaldson: We've got a lot of work ahead
An interview with the captain of the US men's team.
Press conference with John Donaldson (USA)
– John, what can you say about the performance of your team on this tournament?
– We started a little bit slowly on the tournament, several our players came from the Western part of the United States and suffered from a 12-hours time-difference from Khanty-Mansiysk, jetlag is always an issue. They have started to sleep more normally now and they played a good match yesterday against China so I am hoping that they will get in a better form starting from this match.
– The USA is now one of the main chess countries of the world. We have 3 representatives of your country in top-10 list. What can you say about the situation with chess in the United States? Is it played in schools, for example?
– Chess is becoming much more popular in the United States in the last decade. In 1972, of course, there was the Spassky – Fischer match and that was the first time when chess became very well known to the general public. There were fewer things at that time that were able to compete for people's interest so there were a lot of people to play. But they were mostly adults. Now the situation is much different. I would say probably maybe three quarters of the people that play chess in the United States now according to our Federation are under the age of 21. We don't have chess nationwide as a part of the curriculum in schools. But there are many individual schools that do have chess programs. There are many children that are playing now and they are doing it pretty seriously and pretty well.
We are also happy with the fact that in Saint Louis Rex Sinquefield and his wife Jeanne are great patrons of the game and they've organized a lot of strong tournaments in Saint Louis. And that was very helpful not just for top three players that are playing in elite tournaments but they also organized tournaments for players below the elite level. For example, GM Fedoseev played a tournament in Saint Louis earlier this year. This is important because you can't just have three players, you need to have a large base. Although we won on the last Olympiad, Russia has many more good players than we do. So we hope to improve our level to have more and more strong players but there's a lot of work ahead.
– The world championship match between Carlsen and Karjakin was played in New-York in 2016. Was it widely covered by TV and other media in the USA?
– It was and I think it was very well organized. But, of course, it was different from the way it was in 1970-ies. There were very few things to compete with at that time for news interest. Now there are so many other things going on in the world. Anyway, it was well received and it got a lot of media attention. But I think that chess is still much more popular in Russia than it is in the United States. For example, when I was in the airport of Khanty-Mansiysk when I picked up the luggage trolley there was an advertisement for Sergey Karjakin. It is not like that in the United States, I am afraid.
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Review: Sleeping with Other People (2015)
Sleeping with Other People (2015)
Directed by: Leslye Headland
Premise: A pair of friends (Jason Sudekis and Alison Brie) who struggle with monogamy decide to keep their relationship platonic but their mutual attraction gradually becomes harder to ignore.
What Works: Sleeping with Other People sits comfortably in the company of titles like Trainwreck and Zack and Miri Make a Porno but more fundamentally this movie is a contemporary version of When Harry Met Sally. Rob Reiner's 1989 film was something of a watershed in that it established the contemporary romantic comedy formula, which is still adhered to twenty-seven years later, but it was also—for the time—surprisingly frank about matters of sex and love and spoke to the 1980s audience in a way that wasn't overly raunchy but didn't insult the viewer's intelligence either. Sleeping with Other People attempts to do the same kind of thing for today's audience and even if it isn't nearly as groundbreaking as When Harry Met Sally it does succeed in emulating that film's appeals. This movie finds two people enjoying the sexual freedom of contemporary society but they're not entirely satisfied with it. Jake and Lainey, played by Jason Sudekis and Alison Brie, met in college and lost their virginity together in a textbook romantic comedy scenario. But when the story picks up years later they're psychologically frozen in a state of perpetual promiscuity; even the possibility of an emotional commitment is too much to handle. The couple reunites by chance and rekindle their friendship but deliberately abstain from sex to preserve the relationship. The film is an intelligent take on modern romance and it is very frank. The characters' discussions about sexuality are frank in a way that befits the age of Tinder. This is played for laughs and the movie is quite funny. But for as explicit as some of the dialogue can be, Sleeping with Other People also has a good heartedness that is endearing. The film was written and directed by Leslye Headland who had previously directed 2012's Bachelorette and wrote the 2014 remake of About Last Night. Sleeping with Other People is considerably better than either of those movies and Headland demonstrates a firm handle on the tone of the picture. The film also includes notable performances by Jason Sudekis and Alison Brie. They make a likable couple that the audience will want to see together but Sudekis in particular impresses. In movies like Horrible Bosses and Hall Pass he's been cast as obnoxious would-be lotharios. This movie casts him in a similar role but Sudekis is much more nuanced and likable.
What Doesn't: Sleeping with Other People is grounded in a standard romantic comedy template and it never quite escapes the clichés of the genre. The movie is clearly designed to subvert rom-com conventions and it entertains some of them while self-consciously tweaking them. But in the end, Sleeping with Other People adheres to the formula. That actually works for the picture. Just as its characters resist the social expectations of courtship and monogamy but eventually give into them, the filmmakers try to find their way around the romantic comedy boiler plate but ultimately fulfill it. That allows Sleeping with Other People to have its cake and eat it too. There is an inherent tension in movies like this. Audiences want a fresh cinematic experience and to see characters who are recognizable and who embody the viewer's social and cultural point of view. But part of the allure of genre films, and especially romantic comedies, is their predictability and their unrealistically happy endings. Sleeping with Other People manages to bridge those opposing desires and it deserves credit for managing to do that. But there's also no denying that there was a stronger and more honest story here that's muzzled by the adherence to formula.
DVD extras: None.
Bottom Line: Sleeping with Other People is an enjoyable romantic comedy. The movie isn't quite as subversive as it purports to be but the film ought to satisfy the rom-com audience while stretching the boundaries of this kind of movie.
Episode: #582 (February 14, 2016)


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(Zaman Al Wasl)- A car bomb attack in a town near Syria's border with Turkey has wounded six children on Thursday, local reporter said.
The blast targeted Turkish-backed rebels in the town of Azaz.
Another blast on Thursday has rocked a rebel bastion in Jindires town in northern Aleppo province.
Two Faylaq al-Sham fighters were killed in the motorbike bomb attack, accoridng to Zaman al-Wasl reporter.
No jihadist group or Daesh claimed the responsibility for attacks.


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Alabama declares emergency, closes schools as virus found
March 15, 2020 • News,
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency Friday and closed public schools for two-and-a-half weeks as the state reported its first cases of coronavirus.
Ivey said all K-12 public schools will close after March 18 for a two-and-a-half-week break. Some schools were on spring break during part of this time.
"Folks, let's take a common-sense approach and remember calm and steady win the race," Ivey said in a news conference. "Alabamians should not be fearful but instead use common sense to watch out for ourselves and others."
The Alabama Department of Public Health listed on its website Friday that there were a total of six known coronavirus cases in Alabama.
"This is a very fast-moving situation. We are not surprised to have additional cases," State Health Officer Scott Harris said.
The cases were reported in Montgomery, Jefferson, Limestone, Tuscaloosa and Elmore counties. Another case was listed as out of town.
Harris said no cases have been linked to schools, but temporary school closures are a "great proactive step to slow the speed of transmission in a community."
The first Alabama case was found in a resident in Montgomery County. The second was in Jefferson County. The Alabama Department
Superintendent Eric Mackey said they tried to give parents notice of the school closings so parents could make childcare arrangements. The schools will not have to make up those days since a state of emergency has been declared, Mackey said.
Mackey said the target is for schools to reopen on April 6, but they will evaluate the situation in late March. He said they are getting a federal waiver to try to continue to provide meals at high-poverty schools. He said they are working on details.
"On a case-by-case basis, as much as possible, we will continue food service," Mackey said.
Private schools will make their own decisions about closures.
The Alabama Department of Public Health recommended that people cancel or avoid large public gatherings with more than 500 people. Harris also said people should stay about 6 feet (1.8 meters) apart from others in public.
"Be smart about hygiene, about covering your cough, washing your hands and please stay home if you are sick," Harris said.
Alabama was one of the last states to report a case. The state lab began testing last week, Harris said.
State labs as of Thursday had only tested about 50 people for coronavirus, all of which were previously negative.
Harris said testing at the state lab was initially limited to priority cases where people were considered most at risk because of travel to another country or because they were seriously ill. He said testing criteria has now been liberalized and the state will test a person when a doctor recommends it. Private labs are also doing testing, he said.
"As we ramp up our testing capacity, we are starting to find these cases just like surrounding states," Harris said.
The Department of Public Health is establishing a call center beginning Saturday morning for people to get information about testing and whether should seek it. The number is 1-888-264-2256.
To try to limit the spread of the virus, cities and counties rushed to cancel public events, and large universities announced a temporary switch to online classes.
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said the March 31 primary runoff will go on as planned. His office announced Friday that "voters who are concerned about contracting or spreading an illness or have an infirmity may vote by absentee." The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is March 26.
Alabama law requires absentee voters to affirm that they are sick, out of town, working a long shift or infirm when they request a absentee. Merrill said Friday that voters "should list the reason that they feel is appropriate for them."
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
The vast majority of people recover from the new virus. According to the World Health Organization, people with mild illness recover in about two weeks, while those with more severe illness may take three to six weeks to recover. More than 5,000 deaths worldwide have been attributed to the virus.
Major universities, including the University of Alabama, Auburn University, Troy University and other institutions on Thursday announced a shift to online classes.
The state's two-year college system said it will temporarily discontinue on-campus instruction at 23 institutions from March 17 through April 3. Many schools had scheduled spring break during that time.
Alabama Chief Justice Tom Parker told presiding judges in judicial circuits that they have the authority to postpone jury trials next week if they believe it is needed.
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