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Astrophysics (Greek: Astro - meaning "star", and Greek: physis – φύσις - meaning "nature") is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature, and chemical composition) of celestial object such as galaxies, stars, planets, exoplanets, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. The study of cosmology is theoretical astrophysics at scales much larger than the size of particular gravitationally-bound objects in the universe.
Because astrophysics is a very broad subject, astrophysicists typically apply many disciplines of physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, relativity, nuclear and particle physics, and atomic and molecular physics. In practice, modern astronomical research involves a substantial amount of physics. The name of a university's department ("astrophysics" or "astronomy") often has to do more with the department's history than with the contents of the programs. Astrophysics can be studied at the bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. levels in aerospace engineering, physics, or astronomy departments at many universities.
Although astronomy is as ancient as recorded history itself, it was long separated from the study of physics. In the Aristotelian worldview, the celestial world tended towards perfection—bodies in the sky seemed to be perfect spheres moving in perfectly circular orbits—while the earthly world seemed destined to imperfection; these two realms were not seen as related.
Aristarchus of Samos (c. 310–250 BC) first put forward the notion that the motions of the celestial bodies could be explained by assuming that the Earth and all the other planets in the Solar System orbited the Sun. Unfortunately, in the geocentric world of the time, Aristarchus' heliocentric theory was deemed outlandish and heretical. For centuries, the apparently common-sense view that the Sun and other planets went round the Earth nearly went unquestioned until the development of Copernican heliocentrism in the 16th century AD. This was due to the dominance of the geocentric model developed by Ptolemy (c. 83-161 AD), an Hellenized astronomer from Roman Egypt, in his Almagest treatise.
The only known supporter of Aristarchus was Seleucus of Seleucia, a Babylonian astronomer who is said to have proved heliocentrism through reasoning in the 2nd century BC. This may have involved the phenomenon of tides, which he correctly theorized to be caused by attraction to the Moon and notes that the height of the tides depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun. Alternatively, he may have determined the constants of a geometric model for the heliocentric theory and developed methods to compute planetary positions using this model, possibly using early trigonometric methods that were available in his time, much like Copernicus. Some have also interpreted the planetary models developed by Aryabhata (476-550), an Indian astronomer,B. L. van der Waerden (1970), Das heliozentrische System in der griechischen,persischen und indischen Astronomie, Naturforschenden Gesellschaft in Zürich, Zürich: Kommissionsverlag Leeman AG. (cf. Noel Swerdlow (June 1973), "Review: A Lost Monument of Indian Astronomy", Isis 64 (2), p. 239-243.)
L. van der Waerden (1987), "The heliocentric system in Greek, Persian, and Indian astronomy", in "From deferent to equant: a volume of studies in the history of science in the ancient and medieval near east in honor of E.
Kennedy", New York Academy of Sciences 500, p.
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Dennis Duke (2005), "The Equant in India: The Mathematical Basis of Ancient Indian Planetary Models", Archive for History of Exact Sciences 59, p.
563–576.). and Albumasar (787-886), a Persian astronomer, to be heliocentric models.
In the 9th century AD, the Persian physicist and astronomer, Ja'far Muhammad ibn Mūsā ibn Shākir, hypothesized that the heavenly bodies and celestial spheres are subject to the same laws of physics as Earth, unlike the ancients who believed that the celestial spheres followed their own set of physical laws different from that of Earth. He also proposed that there is a force of attraction between "heavenly bodies", vaguely foreshadowing the law of gravity.
In the early 11th century, Ibn al-Haytham (Alhazen) wrote the Maqala fi daw al-qamar (On the Light of the Moon) some time before 1021. This was the first successful attempt at combining mathematical astronomy with physics, and the earliest attempt at applying the experimental method to astronomy and astrophysics. He disproved the universally held opinion that the moon reflects sunlight like a mirror and correctly concluded that it "emits light from those portions of its surface which the sun's light strikes." In order to prove that "light is emitted from every point of the moon's illuminated surface," he built an "ingenious experimental device." Ibn al-Haytham had "formulated a clear conception of the relationship between an ideal mathematical model and the complex of observable phenomena; in particular, he was the first to make a systematic use of the method of varying the experimental conditions in a constant and uniform manner, in an experiment showing that the intensity of the light-spot formed by the projection of the moonlight through two small apertures onto a screen diminishes constantly as one of the apertures is gradually blocked up."
In the 14th century, Ibn al-Shatir produced the first model of lunar motion which matched physical observations, and which was later used by Copernicus.George Saliba (2007), Lecture at SOAS, London - Part 4/7 and Lecture at SOAS, London - Part 5/7 In the 13th to 15th centuries, Tusi and Ali Kuşçu provided the earliest empirical evidence for the Earth's rotation, using the phenomena of comets to refute Ptolemy's claim that a stationery Earth can be determined through observation. Kuşçu further rejected Aristotelian physics and natural philosophy, allowing astronomy and physics to become empirical and mathematical instead of philosophical. In the early 16th century, the debate on the Earth's motion was continued by Al-Birjandi (d. 1528), who in his analysis of what might occur if the Earth were rotating, develops a hypothesis similar to Galileo Galilei's notion of "circular inertia", which he described in the following observational test:
After heliocentrism was revived by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16th century, Galileo Galilei discovered the four brightest moons of Jupiter in 1609, and documented their orbits about that planet, which contradicted the geocentric dogma of the Catholic Church of his time, and escaped serious punishment only by maintaining that his astronomy was a work of mathematics, not of natural philosophy (physics), and therefore purely abstract.
The availability of accurate observational data (mainly from the observatory of Tycho Brahe) led to research into theoretical explanations for the observed behavior. At first, only empirical rules were discovered, such as Kepler's laws of planetary motion, discovered at the start of the 17th century. Later that century, Isaac Newton bridged the gap between Kepler's laws and Galileo's dynamics, discovering that the same laws that rule the dynamics of objects on Earth rule the motion of planets and the moon. Celestial mechanics, the application of Newtonian gravity and Newton's laws to explain Kepler's laws of planetary motion, was the first unification of astronomy and physics.
After Isaac Newton published his book, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, maritime navigation was transformed. Starting around 1670, the entire world was measured using essentially modern latitude instruments and the best available clocks. The needs of navigation provided a drive for progressively more accurate astronomical observations and instruments, providing a background for ever more available data for scientists.
At the end of the 19th century, it was discovered that, when decomposing the light from the Sun, a multitude of spectral lines were observed (regions where there was less or no light). Experiments with hot gases showed that the same lines could be observed in the spectra of gases, specific lines corresponding to unique chemical elements. In this way it was proved that the chemical elements found in the Sun (chiefly hydrogen) were also found on Earth. Indeed, the element helium was first discovered in the spectrum of the Sun and only later on Earth, hence its name. During the 20th century, spectroscopy (the study of these spectral lines) advanced, particularly as a result of the advent of quantum physics that was necessary to understand the astronomical and experimental observations.
Timeline of knowledge about galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and large-scale structure
Timeline of white dwarfs, neutron stars, and supernovae
Timeline of black hole physics
Timeline of gravitational physics and relativity
Observational astrophysics
The majority of astrophysical observations are made using the electromagnetic spectrum.
Radio astronomy studies radiation with a wavelength greater than a few millimeters. Radio waves are usually emitted by cold objects, including interstellar gas and dust clouds. The cosmic microwave background radiation is the redshifted light from the Big Bang. Pulsars were first detected at microwave frequencies. The study of these waves requires very large radio telescopes.
Infrared astronomy studies radiation with a wavelength that is too long to be visible but shorter than radio waves. Infrared observations are usually made with telescopes similar to the usual optical telescopes. Objects colder than stars (such as planets) are normally studied at infrared frequencies.
Optical astronomy is the oldest kind of astronomy. Telescopes paired with a charge-coupled device or spectroscopes are the most common instruments used. The Earth's atmosphere interferes somewhat with optical observations, so adaptive optics and space telescopes are used to obtain the highest possible image quality. In this range, stars are highly visible, and many chemical spectra can be observed to study the chemical composition of stars, galaxies and nebulae.
Ultraviolet, X-ray and gamma ray astronomy study very energetic processes such as binary pulsars, black holes, magnetars, and many others. These kinds of radiation do not penetrate the Earth's atmosphere well. There are two possibilities to observe this part of the electromagnetic spectrum—space-based telescopes and ground-based imaging air Cherenkov telescopes (IACT). Observatories of the first type are RXTE, the Chandra X-ray Observatory and the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. IACTs are, for example, the High Energy Stereoscopic System (H.E.S.S.) and the MAGIC telescope.
Other than electromagnetic radiation, few things may be observed from the Earth that originate from great distances. A few gravitational wave observatories have been constructed, but gravitational waves are extremely difficult to detect. Neutrino observatories have also been built, primarily to study our Sun. Cosmic rays consisting of very high energy particles can be observed hitting the Earth's atmosphere.
Observations can also vary in their time scale. Most optical observations take minutes to hours, so phenomena that change faster than this cannot readily be observed. However, historical data on some objects is available spanning centuries or millennia. On the other hand, radio observations may look at events on a millisecond timescale (millisecond pulsars) or combine years of data (pulsar deceleration studies). The information obtained from these different timescales is very different.
The study of our own Sun has a special place in observational astrophysics. Due to the tremendous distance of all other stars, the Sun can be observed in a kind of detail unparalleled by any other star. Our understanding of our own sun serves as a guide to our understanding of other stars.
The topic of how stars change, or stellar evolution, is often modeled by placing the varieties of star types in their respective positions on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, which can be viewed as representing the state of a stellar object, from birth to destruction. The material composition of the astronomical objects can often be examined using:
Neutrino astronomy (future prospects)
Theoretical astrophysics
Theoretical astrophysicists use a wide variety of tools which include analytical model (for example, polytropes to approximate the behaviors of a star) and computational numerical simulations. Each has some advantages. Analytical models of a process are generally better for giving insight into the heart of what is going on. Numerical models can reveal the existence of phenomena and effects that would otherwise not be seen.
Theorists in astrophysics endeavor to create theoretical models and figure out the observational consequences of those models. This helps allow observers to look for data that can refute a model or help in choosing between several alternate or conflicting models.
Theorists also try to generate or modify models to take into account new data, In the case of an inconsistency, the general tendency is to try to make minimal modifications to the model to fit the data. In some cases, a large amount of inconsistent data over time may lead to total abandonment of a model.
Topics studied by theoretical astrophysicists include: stellar dynamics and evolution; galaxy formation; magnetohydrodynamics; large-scale structure of matter in the Universe; origin of cosmic rays; general relativity and physical cosmology, including string cosmology and astroparticle physics. Astrophysical relativity serves as a tool to gauge the properties of large scale structures for which gravitation plays a significant role in physical phenomena investigated and as the basis for black hole (astro)physics and the study of gravitational waves.
Some widely accepted and studied theories and models in astrophysics, now included in the Lambda-CDM model are the Big Bang, Cosmic inflation, dark matter, dark energy and fundamental theories of physics.
Astronomical observatories
Important publications in astrophysics
List of astrophysicists
Nucleosynthesis
Astrodynamics
Lucio Russo, Flussi e riflussi, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2003, ISBN 88-07-10349-4.
Bartel Leendert van der Waerden (1987). "The Heliocentric System in Greek, Persian and Hindu Astronomy", Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 500 (1), 525–545 [527].
Bartel Leendert van der Waerden (1987). "The Heliocentric System in Greek, Persian and Hindu Astronomy", Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 500 (1), 525–545 [527-529].
Thurston, Hugh (1994), Early Astronomy, Springer-Verlag, New York. ISBN 0-387-94107-X, p. 188:
Lucio Russo (2004), The Forgotten Revolution: How Science Was Born in 300 BC and Why It Had To Be Reborn, Springer, Berlin, ISBN 978-3-540-20396-4. (cf. Dennis Duke (2005), "The Equant in India: The Mathematical Basis of Ancient Indian Planetary Models", Archive for History of Exact Sciences 59, p. 563–576.)
Frontiers of Astrophysics: Workshop Summary, H. Falcke, P. L. Biermann
H. Roth, A Slowly Contracting or Expanding Fluid Sphere and its Stability, Phys. Rev. (39, p;525–529, 1932)
A.S. Eddington, Internal Constitution of the Stars
International Journal of Modern Physics D from World Scientific
Cosmic Journey: A History of Scientific Cosmology from the American Institute of Physics
Prof. Sir Harry Kroto, NL, Astrophysical Chemistry Lecture Series. 8 Freeview Lectures provided by the Vega Science Trust.
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Stanford, California
Institute for Space Astrophysics and Cosmic Physics
Astronomy and Astrophysics, a European Journal
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Ned Wright's Cosmology Tutorial, UCLA


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Here's what $750K gets you in Vancouver's suburban housing markets
Charlotte McLeod May 10, 2016
Homebuyers in Vancouver have never needed deeper pockets. Even a one-bedroom apartment can cost a pretty penny, and if you want to buy a house, you'd better be prepared to drop over $1 million.
Because of those conditions, many homebuyers are starting to turn away from Vancouver and toward its suburbs. What they're finding should come as no surprise — while homes in the cities surrounding Vancouver may be a little off the beaten track, they're also often considerably cheaper and larger.
With that in mind, we've put together a list of townhomes and houses near Vancouver that are currently on the market for about $750,000. Whether they're worth leaving the city for is up to you to decide.
3909 Creekside Place, Burnaby — $738,000
Photo: Realtor.ca
Burnaby may not be Vancouver, but as its closest suburb, buying a house there will still cost you nearly $1 million — and at $750,000 only townhomes and condos are available. That's not necessarily a bad thing though. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome comes with a gym, plus an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna.
Neighbouring 3974 Creekside Place is also up for sale.
223 Salter Street, New Westminster — $748,800
Just outside Burnaby in New Westminster you'll still be hard pressed to find a house selling for much less than $1 million. Large townhomes and condos abound, however — this three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome has plenty of outdoor space, and inside mixes designer paint and classy stainless steel appliances with a fun chalkboard wall.
82 – 323 Governors Court, New Westminster — $724,900
Another offering from New Westminster, this two-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome may be just the ticket for those looking for some peace and quiet — it's adults only, so whether you're looking to relax on the patio or stargaze through the skylight, you won't have to worry about interruptions.
18 – 8080 Francis Road, Richmond — $748,888
Located in Richmond's Saunders area, this bright townhome is a little further from Vancouver than Burnaby and New Westminster. It's close to transit, parks and shopping centers, but for parents the biggest draw of this three-bedroom, three-bathroom home may be its proximity to a French immersion school.
6297 172A Street, Surrey — $750,000
Head out to Surrey, and suddenly $750,000 can buy you a lot more than a townhome — this house has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and sits on a big 7,509-square-foot lot. And while it's a little older, lots of renovations have kept it looking fresh.
9 – 15128 24 Avenue, Surrey — $749,000
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom townhome in Surrey is on the newer side, and it shows. It's bright, spacious, and comes with plenty of enticing upgrades, such as a built-in wine rack and imported quartz countertop.
1961 Flynn Crescent, Coquitlam — $749,800
East of Vancouver in Coquitlam $750,000 is easily enough to purchase a sizeable house — though it likely won't be a new one. This one has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus a fully fenced backyard.
2191 Centennial Avenue, Port Coquitlam — $750,000
Size is the thing at this three-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Port Coquitlam — not to be confused with Coquitlam. It sits on a large 7,085-square-foot lot, and comes with an expansive sundeck, huge master bedroom and big basement rec room.
104 – 100 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody — $725,000
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome in Port Moody is a good drive from Vancouver, but that won't be the case for long — it's located along the long-awaited Evergreen branch of the skytrain.
77 – 15 Forest Park Way, Port Moody — $749,000
This award-winning townhome is styled after Whistler's opulent homes, and is one of the newer homes available in Vancouver's eastern suburbs. It's got three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is a coveted end unit tucked away from street noise and activity.
20010 50 Avenue, Langley — $750,000
Langley is much closer to farmland than to the bustle of Vancouver, and this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house proves it. While it's only 10 years old, its wraparound porch and yard filled with fruit trees and gardens give it "the style and charm of a 100 year old farm house."
27946 Maclure Road, Abbotsford — $749,000
Commuting daily from Abbotsford to Vancouver would be a big ask, but if you're only looking to be close enough to the city to visit occasionally, this rustic yet elegant house could be an option. Bonuses include a theatre room and two-bedroom nanny suite — likely a necessity for the family that buys this seven-bedroom, five-bathroom house.
11316 – 239 Street, Maple Ridge — $749,800
At five bedrooms and three bathrooms, this Maple Ridge house is another large, family-focused home that's outside the bustle of Vancouver. It's located in the quiet Kanaka Creek neighborhood, and is within walking distance of two elementary schools.
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Following an announcement by the European Commission (the 'Commission') on 19 December 2017, in which the Commission conditionally approved the Maltese tonnage tax regime, the Commission's decision has now been made publically available, providing further insight on their decision.
The conditional approval of Malta's tonnage tax regime brings an end to an in-depth investigation and further evidences the Commission's commitment to further promote the European maritime industry in light of increasing global competition. The decision has been welcomed by the Maltese authorities, who note that Malta already holds the largest maritime flag in the European Union (the 'EU').
Whilst the Commission's investigation did find a number of inconsistencies between the Maltese tonnage tax regime and the EU Maritime Guidelines, these inconsistencies stemmed from the broad scope of the legislation. In fact, the Commission has acknowledged that in practice, the Maltese tonnage tax regime has been applied in a manner consistent with the functioning of the internal market and in line with the EU Maritime Guidelines. This is highlighted by the fact that a recovery of undue aid granted is only required in relation to the exemption of capital gains on shares in shipping companies, to the extent that the de minimis threshold of allowable aid is exceeded.
The discretion afforded to the responsible Minister to accept certain ships below the required threshold or to exempt certain classes of vessels from the payment of any tonnage tax due.
In light of the above, the Maltese authorities have committed to explicitly limit the application of the tonnage tax regime to genuine shipping operators carrying out genuine shipping activities. In particular, Malta has committed to regulate the eligibility of revenues considered as ancillary to the extent that such revenues shall only be entitled to the benefits of the tonnage tax regime in the event that they do not exceed 50% of the overall gross revenue of beneficiary company.
Excess capacity specifically acquired for chartering out cannot be eligible.
The exemption from certain duties on documents and transfers.
Remove the exemptions from duty on documents and transfers.
Despite the above inconsistencies between the Maltese tonnage tax regime and the EU Maritime Guidelines, in practice the majority of such inconsistencies have failed to result in any undue benefit being granted and consequently no recovery of aid is required in such circumstances. However, it was pointed out that while, there have been instances where Maltese residents have benefitted from the exemption from taxation of capital gains on shares in shipping companies, and in theory, this could result in the recovery of any such aid disbursed, a recovery of such undue aid is only necessary to the extent that a de minimis threshold is exceeded.
Following the decision, Malta now has three months from the date of the decision (19 December 2017) within which to introduce new rules aimed at making the tonnage tax regime compatible with the internal market and in line with the EU Maritime Guidelines. We therefore expect to see new rules published by Malta in the coming weeks which will be the subject of a subsequent shipping tax update.
The official text to the decision can be found here.


For no particular reason, I started binge-watching the original CSI: Crime Scene Investigation earlier this year. The king of all crime procedural shows, CSI has been on the air since October 6, 2000, and the binge now requires watching 336 episodes (with a series-ending two-hour movie set to air in September). At this point, I am in the middle of the ninth season, now watching shows that first aired in early 2009.
A show as influential as CSI (three spinoffs, countless copycats) has already been analyzed many times, from academic and public policy perspectives. For example, there is a Wikipedia page devoted to a so-called "CSI Effect," defined as follows: "The CSI effect, also known as the CSI syndrome and the CSI infection, is any of several ways in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation influences public perception" (footnotes and links omitted). To watch the show also makes sense of findings that people who watch a lot of TV think that home-invasion crime is rampant. And, of course, CSI also traffics in the usual "He lawyered up" eye-rolling.
My concern here, however, is not with the "Science can solve all crimes beyond any doubt, reasonable or otherwise" effect of crime procedurals, but with CSI's portrayal of what might best be called "the police point of view." Having only watched the 2000-2009 seasons, long before cop-on-black violence became the focus of today's national debate, CSI is an interesting window into how crime shows -- which use real-world police (usually retired) as consultants -- present the insular world of policing. How, according to these shows, do the police think that people think about the police?
There have always been, of course, cop shows that are rah-rah law and order propaganda pieces (although, interestingly, Law & Order was not such a show). The original Hawaii Five-O was often an extended brief for the then-incipient drug war, a shameful legacy that is only slightly offset by one of the coolest theme songs in TV history. A few months ago, I decided to watch a random episode of Five-O, and I was struck by the extreme us-versus-them attitude that the show portrayed. At one point, McGarrett (the big stud) talked about how terrible things are when a cop fires a gun. I did not write down the lines verbatim, but he said something very much like this: "When a civilian does something wrong, all kinds of things are forgiven, but not for a cop! When a cop steps even an inch out of line, he's in trouble. No one will believe him. It's not right, but the rules are different for us."
Even (or especially) in 1968, of course, that was laughable. Yes, the rules were different for cops, but in the other direction. The idea that civilians got away with murder, while cops were being railroaded on the flimsiest of evidence, simply boggles the mind. Again, however, Five-O was very much a "cops are the besieged good guys," Nixon-era "voice of the silent majority" kind of show. What is surprising is that CSI so frequently follows the same basic script. There have been multiple episodes in which cops at all levels talk to each other about how they are held to unreasonable standards. The politicians are portrayed as the craven enablers of anti-police bias. Any time an Internal Affairs officer appears on screen, he is a sneering force for evil, manipulating the accused officer's words to try to fabricate guilt.
What inspired the title of this blog post, however, was the episodes in which cop-on-minority violence resulted in Ferguson-like protests, with the police department (including the crime lab and its telegenic employees) very much on the wrong side of a power imbalance. In each case, the cop/CSI is completely innocent, but that is not enough. Racial politics are going to intrude, and woe unto him or her who is caught in that maelstrom.
Interestingly, however, in one story arc, the actual CSI Effect saves the day, even when the public has turned against the cops. After an absurdly violent gun battle in "the hood," a bad guy on the run shoots a teenaged Latino boy, to steal his bicycle. The boy's father is an ambitious local politician, who whips up mobs of people to protest. But at a public town hall meeting in a local church, the head CSI shows the angry crowd slides of ballistics results -- "They're like fingerprints" -- proving that it was the fleeing thug, not the cops, who killed the boy. Chastened, the angry mob realizes that the cops were right. Not one person even suggests that all of the evidence could have been faked. Once they see the forensic evidence, everyone almost literally joins hands and walks away with a lot to think about.
A similar issue arises when the CSI technicians themselves pursue evidence that the police have done something wrong. There, the cops are portrayed as paranoid, vindictive types who expect everyone to cover their back. In one episode, a police officer (who is later vindicated by -- you guessed it -- incontrovertible forensic evidence) threatens a CSI tech by saying that he will tell every cop on the force to "get stuck in traffic" the next time the CSI needs backup at a crime scene. Here, although it is not at all presented as a good thing, the sense of us-versus-them is presented as a central part of the thinking of police officers.
I do not at all think that what we see on TV and in the movies is a documentary. What one does see, however, is persistent themes. If those themes are self-serving, then we can suspect that the themes are at least exaggerated, if not completely contrived. But the theme here is that the police imagine themselves to be under an unfair spotlight, with every move scrutinized, and every situation that involves race turning the officer into a guilty-until-proven-innocent bigot.
Study after study has shown that, in the real world, judges and juries believe police officers. In the current atmosphere, with a new racial incident seemingly happening every week, the public that is processing all of this new information is the same public that has been told for decades -- even by the most even-handed and nuanced crime shows -- that the deck is stacked against the police, especially where race is involved. The video evidence is starting to convince them otherwise.
Yet, if there is any truth at all to the suggestion that the common belief among police officers was already that the world was against them, then perhaps we should not be surprised by the concerns (which arose especially after the Staten Island choking video several months ago) that the police will now decide that they should not even try to do their jobs. This is not to approve of or excuse such decisions. Far from it. But if a person can perceive a world in which his word was taken as gospel as a world in which he is under siege, one can only imagine what such a person is thinking now.
I like to see Officers held to a stricter standard. If One is going to be granted legal authority to kill in certain circumstances, I think One should be held to a stricter standard.
For what it's worth, I think this is as much a format and storytelling problem as anything else. The soundbitish version is "You can't tell Rashomon in forty minutes, especially with commercial interruptions." The longer version involves a combination of advertising and entertainment industry management mythology, the overlap and disjuncture between "nuance" and "ambiguity," and the narrative paradigm of the trustworthy singular third-person observer implicit in photorealistic storytelling.
Admittedly, the soundbite is also a slightly unfair comparison in another way: Rashomon is a masterwork, and something to be aspired to if consciously attempted; it is not, however, a mandatory template for crime-based storytelling.
What always struck me about CSI in all of its incarnations (back when I used to watch them) was how when someone "lawyered up" that was portrayed as a bad thing, or a way to game the system. The idea of having a lawyer who would provide you with a proper, even vigorous, defense being the system (let alone, innocent until proven guilty) was something outside of the various CSIs mental universes. This is another variation on the "police are always right" theme -- the police never, or rarely, get the wrong guy -- and even if they did, on a rare occasion, get the wrong guy, it was only because there was something wrong with that guy in the first place (perhaps one could call this the "right guy, wrong crime" school of thought). Even in the shows where the initial arrest is proven mistaken, it always felt to me that it was considered unseemly for a defendant to have a lawyer. I found this profoundly disturbing.


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Elvis & Iggy, Kalidia, Young Gun Silver Fox and more performers you need to know.
Elvis Costello & Iggy Pop fly the flag, Kalidia get lost at sea, Young Gun Silver Fox savour the sound of silence, Foxes goes Hollywood and more as your gargantuan Weekend Roundup continues. If you've got this far, congratulations: You're halfway there (wherever that is).
51 | Elvis Costello Avec Iggy Pop | No Flag
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Elvis Costello releases No Flag (en Français) avec Iggy Pop — a new version of Costello's song No Flag, sung in French by the one and only Iggy. The track is accompanied by a new music video, featuring hand-drawn animation by frequent collaborators Arlo McFurlow and Eamon Singer. The original version of No Flag appears on Costello's latest studio album Hey Clockface."
52 | Kalidia | The Lost Mariner
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "The Italian melodic power metal band Kalidia just released a lyric video for The Lost Mariner, the first single from their upcoming re-recorded debut album Lies' Device. Originally released independently in 2014, the re-recorded version will be released on Feb. 5."
53 | Young Gun Silver Fox | Who Needs Words
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "On their album Canyons, Young Gun Silver Fox turned it up to 11. They are nothing but Kids cruising in the fast lane, totally over the top searching for the Dream Woman, touching down in Tokyo caught in a Long Distance Love Affair, imagining the theme for a lost '70s TV series starring Danny Jamaica, being on the winning side in a Private Paradise, getting deep and soulful in Things We Left Unsaid and wondering how to spread All This Love, their bass lines, sound layers, brass arrangements and harmony vocals are immaculate. Everything fits perfectly. Just like this. Who Needs Words when everything is crystal clear? Exactly!"
54 | Foxes | Hollywood
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Foxes releases Hollywood, one of her most beautiful, raw and honest songs to date. The track is centred around the challenging experience of chasing her dreams to Los Angeles as a young songwriter. "Anyone who has spent some time in Los Angeles will understand the long shadow that amazing city can cast. When you step away from the glimmering lights and the star studded parties it can be a hard place, echoing with feelings of loneliness, isolation and rejection. I wrote this song after an extended stay in West Hollywood when i was feeling completely overwhelmed and really struggling as a young artist trying to make sense of it all."
55 | Mordkaul | The Widow Black
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "One month ago, Belgian melodic death metallers Mordkaul were introduced to the audience as experienced musicians coming from bands such as Diablo Blvd, Hell City, Furia and Leng Tch'e. The Widow Black is from their upcoming album Dress Code: Blood. "Driven by a mutual passion for Swedish melodic death metal we have been working on our debut album over the past few years. The result is absolutely what we were aiming for."
56 | Orden Ogan | Heart Of the Android
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "German power metal masters Orden Ogan are back with their single Heart Of The Android. The track is taken from the band's forthcoming new album Final Days, which will be released on March 12. Seeb comments: "Final Days is a dark-science-fiction-concept-record and it features all Orden Ogan trademarks: Fat and modern riffs, epic choruses and melancholic orchestral arrangements. On this record you will find the best songs that we have ever written. Final Days takes it to the next level."
57 | Gavin James | Man On The Moon
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Gavin James is set to step into the spotlight with arguably his finest moment to date: Man On The Moon. "For Man On The Moon I tried to picture someone on the moon, thinking that they are all alone and not realising that the whole world is thinking about them. It's about looking after the people you love because some days, they may feel like they have no one to talk to," explains Gavin. "In particular this year, people might feel more disconnected than usual from their friends and family. This song is a gentle reminder that you are never alone."
58 | Tulliah | Just My Type (A Little Bit Lonely)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Introducing 19-year-old singer-songwriter, Tulliah. Hailing from Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Tulliah writes from a place of heartfelt experiences with melodies that seamlessly wash over you. Today, she has revealed her captivating single Just My Type (A Little Bit Lonely) — a deluge of earnest songwriting with a profound sound that catapults her well beyond her young years. She explains: "I wrote the song about falling for someone who you know isn't good for you, but you still go there — one of those bad decisions!"
59 | Corrosium | I Remain
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Corrosium is a five-piece alt-metal band from Kytäjä, Finland. They got started several years ago as an idea to make music that's simple but melodic and thus, addictive. The original idea was to just record a few songs and be done with it. However, the songs turned out too good not to play live, and so it was decided to officially form a band and give it a name. The band comments: "We started making this EP Undertow from a different situation than the debut album. This time all songs were composed specifically for Corrosium, whereas the previous album had songs written before the birth of the band. Still we managed to keep the trademark atmosphere, melodies and low grinding riffs in the mix."
60 | Baby Fuzz | Welcome To The Future
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Baby Fuzz releases the environmentalist arena rock anthem Welcome To The Future, the title track from his album due out early next year. Glam rock environmentalist "sounds like a paradigm, but that's kind of the point. The lyrics comically inhabit the carefree lives of a Karen, a Kevin, and even an alcoholic orca to point out the fleetingness that is Earth. It has this incredible arena rock energy that conveys the scale and importance taking care of the planet, but also hyper-lowbrow lyrics that make the idea feel more like a dada indictment of our current outlook rather than a didactic We Are The World spinoff."
61 | Amigo the Devil | Another Man's Grave
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Dark Americana artist Amigo The Devil has just released Another Man's Grave, the first single off his forthcoming second album Born Against, set to drop on Feb. 19. Another Man's Grave is a storytelling marvel, as Amigo laments the trials and tribulations of the human condition over a swelling orchestral crescendo. "This is very much a coming to terms song. It's the realization that the habits and routine we've been living, the behaviors, and outlook displayed aren't true to the person that we know exists somewhere within. It's about the purgatory-like time between accepting this and the moment we truly decide to do something about it. It's about the fear and self-doubt that keep us believing we aren't strong enough to be the person we genuinely know we are whether it's because of social pressure, trauma, addiction or any combination of circumstances that keep us stuck in a grave we know we don't belong in."
62 | Flood Peak | Urnfield
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Portland trio Flood Peak's EP Fixed Ritual arrives Jan. 22. Flood Peak made their entrance in 2016 as outsiders, but their monolithic, gloom-ridden blackened post/sludge started to spread steadily through word of mouth and live shows. Swallowing elements from different extreme and experimental music territories, their impenetrable wall of sonic filth encompasses a mix of chaotic and droning riffs, creatively frantic drums, sparsely raw vocals, and monstrous basslines."
63 | Alabama Slim | Rock Me Baby
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "New Orleans bluesman Alabama Slim (I know that's conflicting geography) will release his new album The Parlor on Jan. 29. Alabama Slim (Milton Frazier) is influenced by Bill Broonzy and Lightnin' Hopkins, as you can hear on Rock Me Baby. Says Slim: "I first heard it by Muddy Waters. I didn't do it exactly like him, changed it around in there. I say 'Rock me baby, don't let me go home,' yeah. I heard that, hell, I don't know, 16 or 17 years old. I was trying to play guitar but my fingers would get sore. I would soak 'em at night or put talcum powder. One day I just started playing!"
64 | Charles Ellsworth | Max & Geraldine
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Brooklyn transplant (by way of Arizona) Charles Ellsworth will release his album Honeysuckle Summer on March 5. Just as the pandemic was taking seed around the country earlier this year, the singer-songwriter managed to recruit several musicians from the Brooklyn scene — including Jared Schapker (Grandpa Jack) and Blake Suben (Dirty Bird) — to help him record this album with producer Joe Reinhart at his Headroom Studio in Philadelphia."
65 | Petit Biscuit | Drivin' Thru The Night (Jerro Remix)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "French producer, composer, and songwriter Petit Biscuit recently stepped into the role of assured frontman on his long-awaited Parachute LP. As momentum continues to build around the project, he's enlisted Belgian producer Jerro for a brilliant remix of the album's standout single, Drivin Thru The Night. Petit Biscuit remarks, "Jerro's remix reminds me of something that I've already known, and at the same time, something very new and fresh. A kinda Avicii touch that is transposed into a 2020 era."
66 | Cristina Vane | Muddy Water
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "The fourth title in the acclaimed singer-songwriter series The Magnolia Sessions spotlights a performance by Nashville blues/folk artist Cristina Vane. The album is out today, along with a stream of Muddy Water. Vane says, "I used to get nervous about tracking live — I wanted everything to be meticulous and as perfect as it could be, which in my mind, left no room for the inherently imperfect nature of a single take. But many hours of playing and touring have transpired since those days, and I jumped at the chance to do something a little different."
67 | Robert Glasper | Better Than I Imagined (Kaytranada Remix ft. H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello)
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper has teamed up with Best New Artist nominee Kaytranada to deliver a remix of the single Better Than I Imagined. The original version features R&B chanteuse H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello. Better Than I Imagined is an ode to Black love that Glasper has expanded upon beyond the music and video: "No one wants a life without love, but we have generations of people in our community who haven't had the tools to actually be in healthy relationships. It seems like people are finally ready to open their eyes to systemic racism in this country, and if we're going to talk about it, we have to also talk about how it affects our relationships."
68 | The Brooks | Merry Christmas Baby
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "As an extra gift for this holiday season, Montreal's funk/soul/jazz band The Brooks have recorded their version of the soulful Otis Redding classic Merry Christmas Baby. Written by Johnny Moore & Les Baxter, Merry Christmas Baby was an old favorite of the Prater household in Jacksonville. Recorded live at Tone Bender Studio in Montreal and as the band explains, "adorned in industrial quantities of hand sanitizer, face masks and wipes, we managed to do the impossible and bring you this rendition, just in time for the holidays."
69 | Needlepoint | Rules Of A Mad Man
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Needlepoint is a Norwegian group that straddle the border between jazz and prog in a unique and timeless way. Based around the renowned guitarist Bjørn Klakegg, the band is rounded out by a veritable who's-who of the Nordic jazz and rock scene, including members of Elephant9, Møster!, Bigbang and others. Today the band is out with the frist single Rules Of A Mad Man."
70 | Tunic | Exhaling
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Winnipeg is cold. Ice cold. And judging by the emotional brawn and hardcore might of the three-piece Tunic, it can get very very dark. That darkness is explored on the band's EP Exhaling, a three track effort due April 9. Title track Exhaling is about "frustration and feeling trapped in a situation and feeling like you have no one to turn to. You feel miserable, wrecked and exhausted and know that you're going to get into a fight. It's a song to sit and stew with your anger and your frustrations with."
71 | Seth King | Numb
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Up-and-coming hit maker Seth King is back with his latest release Numb, from his forthcoming EP 2020 Got Me Feeling Like. "I wanted to be someone who cared about the world … but with 2020, the fires, hurricanes, human rights breaches and a global pandemic, I found myself becoming numb to it all," explains Seth. But "I woke up at 3 a.m. one morning and realised I don't want to be numb in this world."
72 | Jesse Roper | Brightside
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "A creative soul, dedicated to writing and making music, Jesse Roper has always stood out as someone on a mission to bring his piece of peace to the world. He has a story to tell and he won't stop until he gets his message just right. "It took me the better part of a year to get the lyrics feeling good. There's a fine line between cheesy and meaningful. I'm sure there'll still be some folks out there who find it cheesy but that's OK. Sometimes you have to let the message send itself. I feel lucky to live the life I live."
73+74 | K-Riz | A Place Where Love Is + What A Shame
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Edmonton-by-way-of-Toronto hip-hop artist K-Riz is releasing two new tracks, A Place Where Live Is feat. Yolanda Sargeant and What A Shame, off his forthcoming The Room EP, set for release on Dec. 18. With elements of '90s-inspired R&B, jazz-infused samples, and compassionate, self-aware rhymes, the tracks showcase the duality of an artist whose music is sonically golden-era while spiritually in the present."
75 | Jesse Markin | Counting Money On A Sunday
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: "Hailing all the way from Finland, Liberian-born composer Jesse Markin utilises elements of indie-pop, rap, R&B and African folk to create a sound palette that is entirely his own. The singer is back to unveil his latest single Counting Money On A Sunday. Markin tells us: "Counting Money On A Sunday is a progressive rock song with elements of gospel. With this I wanted to underscore the fact that we are at a point where you either worship the machine or try to break from it, either way, the money has to be counted."
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La isla Henriettahttps://web.archive.org/web/20070618083706/http://geofys.uu.se/files/lpedersen/Ivanova_Mendeleev.pdf  es la isla más septentrional del archipiélago de Nueva Siberia (islas De Long) en el mar de Siberia Oriental. 40% de la isla está cubierta de glaciares. Henrietta es de forma casi circular y su diámetro es de unos 6 km. La tierra más cercana es la Isla Jeannette, que se encuentra al sureste.

El cabo Melville (Mys Mel'villya), al norte de Henrietta, es el punto más septentrional de las islas De Long.

Referencias

Véase también
 Geografía de Rusia
 Anexo:Islas de Rusia

Enlaces externos

 Mapa de localización de la isla

Archipiélagos e islas del mar de Siberia Oriental]

Archipiélagos e islas de la república de Sajá

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title:  "Better RSpec"
date:   2015-07-15 9:00:00
description: Writing good test suites
---

What better way to start a programming blog than to write some good test suites.

## 1. How to describe your methods
When I was learning how to write a test in [RSpec][rspec], like testing a simple method:

``` ruby
  class Calculator

    def self.add_two_numbers(a, b)
      a + b
    end

  end
```

I was doing it like:(BAD)

``` ruby
  describe "adding two numbers" do
    # ...
  end
```

When a straight-forward description is better.

``` ruby
  describe ".add_two_numbers" do
    # ...
  end
```

**Use "."(dot) when referring to a class method and "#" for instance method. Like:**

``` ruby
  describe '.authenticate' do
  describe '#admin?' do
```

## 2. Use let and let!
When you have to assign a variable, instead of using a before block to create an instance variable, use **let**. Using let, the variable lazy loads only when it is used the first time in the test and get cached until that specific test is finished.

**BAD**:

```ruby
  describe "#category_id" do
    before { @product  = FactoryGirl.create(:product)}
    before { @category = Category.find(@product.category_id)}

    it 'sets the category_id' do
      expect(@product.category_id).to equal(@category.id)
    end
  end
```

**GOOD**:

```ruby
  describe "#category_id" do
    let(:product)  { FactoryGirl.create(:product)}
    let(:category) { Category.find(product.category_id)}

    it 'sets the category_id' do
      expect(product.category_id).to equal(category.id)
    end
  end
```

## 3. Use Factories

 **BAD**

```ruby
  let(:user) { User.create(name: 'Juan Dela Cruz', age: 21) }
```

 **GOOD**

```ruby
  let(:user) { FactoryGirl.create :user }
```
Learn more about [Factory Girl][factory_girl].

## 4. Use matchers
If you're using Rails, [thoughtbot][thoughtbot] created a wonderful gem called [shoulda_matchers][shoulda].
It lets you test associations, validations and more. Perfect for testing your models.

```ruby
  describe Person do
    it { should belong_to(:organization) }
  end

  describe Robot do
    it { should validate_presence_of(:arms) }
  end
```

## 5. Autorun test with [guard][guard]
I always use this gem. It watches your test files and automagically run your specs.
Check the repo for installation guide and setup.

[rspec]: http://rspec.info/
[factory_girl]: https://github.com/thoughtbot/factory_girl
[shoulda]: https://github.com/thoughtbot/shoulda-matchers
[thoughtbot]: https://robots.thoughtbot.com
[guard]: https://github.com/guard/guard-rspec

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Texas State Aquarium Reports All-Time Record Economic Impact and Attendance In 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Texas State Aquarium reported a record year in 2021 for both guest attendance and economic impact. Overall, the Aquarium reported a $155 million economic impact on the Corpus Christi area during 2021. The Aquarium supported over 1,186 jobs and salaries of over $42.9 million. The Aquarium also reported over $11 million in revenues for the city, county, and other local taxing districts as a result of its presence in the community.
Over the past ten years, the Aquarium's operations had an economic impact of over $599 million, including generating over $335 million in taxable sales and over $106 million in hotel sales.
"We are proud to welcome our local community and visitors from all over the state and beyond. Our visitors who support our evolving education and entertainment allow us to make these major contributions within our community," said Texas State Aquarium CEO & President Jesse Gilbert. "Our future is bright. With an all-time record-breaking attendance of 625 thousand guests in 2021, we are encouraged to push for continued growth."
The economic impact report was prepared by Impact DataSource, an Austin-based economic consulting and research firm.
Texas State Aquarium continues to add unique exhibits and experiences, including a new HEB Splash Park to come in 2023 and the completion of the Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue.
The Texas State Aquarium (TSA), the Official Aquarium of the State of Texas, is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) institution that is fully accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Its mission is to engage people with animals, inspire appreciation for our seas and support wildlife conservation. TSA, the largest Aquarium in Texas, cares for over 4,000 animals and has been named the #5 Aquarium in North America by USA Today. Learn more at texasstateaquarium.org.
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Fossil fuels and livestock grazing are often targeted as major culprits behind climate change and desertification. But Allan Savory, cofounder of the Savory Institute, begs to differ. The bigger problem, he warns, is our mismanagement of resources. Livestock grazing is not the problem; it's how we graze livestock. If we don't change the way we approach land management, irreparable harm from climate change could continue long after we replace fossil fuels with environmentally benign energy sources.
Holistic management is a systems-thinking approach for managing resources, developed by Savory decades ago after observing the devastation of desertification in his native Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Properly managed livestock are key to restoring the world's grassland soils, the major sink for atmospheric carbon, and minimizing the most damaging impacts on humans and the natural world.
This audiobook updates Savory's paradigm-changing vision for reversing desertification, stemming the loss of biodiversity, eliminating fundamental causes of human impoverishment throughout the world, and climate change. Reorganized chapters make it easier for listeners to understand the framework for holistic management and the four key insights that underlie it.
This long-anticipated new edition is written for new generations of ranchers, farmers, ecological and social entrepreneurs, and development professionals working to address global environmental and social degradation. It offers new hope that a sustainable future for humankind and the world we depend on is within reach.
I feel a better way of looking at a vast majority of problems with the world today.
This book breaks down some seriously damaging myths about environmental management. Having studied Environmental science 10 years ago and again now, I hadn't come across his ideas in mainstream science. BUT, they should be taught to all Environmental and Agriculture majors throughout the world. This book is a game changer.
Great book giving hope to all about the possibilities that agriculture and in particular the management of agriculture can provide answers to global issues around global warming and and providing safe profitable food and fiber.
Savory's ideas about regenerative agriculture and how to do it are what all humans need to hear. But it would have helped if he had used a professional recording studio. He also could be less wordy and boring.
This book is an an example of what happens when a man has ideas and collaborates with openness, curiosity and love to see them developed. Allan Savory, by regularly collaborating to improve his management process has shown us all what the collective intelligence can do that individual cannot. We can regenerate our land and reverse climate change.
This is the direction we need to move, it makes compete sense. We are moving full steam ahead with holistic management on our farm.
Very inspiring. Well read. It provides a systematic framework for making decisions and monitoring decisions made. It is applicable to agriculture, people's personal lives, and urban America. This management system has potential to bridge the rural/urban gap that is present in America.
As a learning farmer I was encouraged that so much quality of food and life can come from modest places. Allen casts a practical vision based on "wholeness." This is really brilliant!!
"If I had most of the credible range scientists getting together to write papers saying I was full of crap, I'd do some real soul-searching," he replied. "As a scientist, that's what you'd have to do. But I don't know if he is a scientist."
A truly inspired book that needs the very widest circulation to reverse ecological damage to the Earth.


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Q: What's the deal with the saarthal door I need the combination for it and can't find it any where. I have looked everywhere I can think of.

A: You can find the answer here

Pillar Puzzle 1
After several more rooms and traps, there will be a door on the second
  floor near a broken coffin. Beyond there is a puzzle with six
  different movable pillars. The correct position for each pillar is
  shown on the wall directly behind and above them. This fact could
  easily be missed if the Dragonborn were not up close to the pillars.
  The Candlelight spell (or Night Eye) makes them easier to see. Once
  the pillars are properly set, the lever can be activated to open the
  gate. In the next room there are two wooden ramps. As the Dragonborn
  nears the top of either one, a Draugr Deathlord, Draugr Wight or
  Draugr Scourge (level dependent) arise. An effective tactic would be
  to lure the draugr back to the pillar puzzle room and shut the gate.
  The Dragonborn would then be able to shoot arrows at the enemy
  whenever it appears from around the corner. Alternatively, a high
  Sneak skill and a potion of invisibility could be combined to sneak
  through the door near the top of the ramp, and close it. Provided the
  Dragonborn were quiet, the draugr would almost certainly remain
  unaware. There is a chest and other items to loot here. Beyond an iron
  door, there are two rune traps to pass. Activating either trap using a
  shout or magic will make noise and attract the draugr, while walking
  over the traps will not. The first rune trap can be easily avoided by
  walking around it, while second rune trap in the doorway can be jumped
  over without taking any damage. Passing over the second trap means the
  draugr is ultimately evaded.

and

Pillar Puzzle 2
Solution spinning puzzle pillar There are four pillars that give you
  the solution to the spinning puzzle pillars ahead. The second pillar
  on the left should be turned to whale first (because it turns the
  other three with it.) Then, the first pillar on the left should be
  turned to snake (that will turn the two on the right.) Next, the
  second pillar on the right should be turned to eagle (that one will
  turn the last one.) And finally, the first one on the right should be
  turned to whale.

Took me 5 minutes to find this on google.

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S1 Ultra: 164 km on the border of 3 states. From mountains to sea.
S1 Ultra: a `` 100 miles`` that runs on the borders of three states: Italy, Slovenia and Croatia from the mountains to the sea, from the forests to the highlands swept by the Bora wind and overlooking the sea.
S1Ultra is born, a breathtaking 100 miles race, suspended between the Gulf of Trieste and the mountains of Slovenia.
Run on the very border between sea and mountains, between Italy and Slovenia and Croatia: a razor's edge that represents the perfect balance of contrasts.
A route entirely marked along the most beautiful and hidden trails of the Italian and Slovenian Karst, many of which are beaten and rediscovered only during this race: pure trail running.
The S1 Ultra contains a perfect mix of fast and technical terrain, glimpses of sea and mountain sections that sometimes can also be whitewashed (not snow-covered in order to request special snowshoes or skis).
The only 100 miles suspended between sea and mountains, which runs in balance on the borders between Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, where you breathe the spirit of Alpe Adria breathing mountain air by the sea.
The 100 miles of contrasts: broken sections interspersed with technical terrain, uncontaminated forests far from population centers in the heart of Slovenia and views of the beautiful city of Trieste.
Satellite tracking of each competitor: even if the route is marked and you do not need maps and GPS, everyone will be provided with a satellite locator to ensure maximum security and allow friends to follow the race.
Do you want to be sure not to miss a picture of your race?


eximius: "Eximius; from the Latin meaning exceptional, extraordinary, exquisite. In recognition of the particularly fine form and distinctiveness of this species. The species epithet is treated as a noun in apposition."2 - Hoskin & Couper (2013). A spectacular new leaf-tailed gecko (Carphodactylidae: Saltuarius) from the Melville Range, north-east Australia. Zootaxa, 3717(4):543-558.
This species was described by Hoskin & Couper in 2013.2 - Hoskin & Couper (2013). A spectacular new leaf-tailed gecko (Carphodactylidae: Saltuarius) from the Melville Range, north-east Australia. Zootaxa, 3717(4):543-558.
"Known only from the vicinity of the type locality in the uplands of the Melville Range, Cape Melville, north-east Australia"2 - Hoskin & Couper (2013). A spectacular new leaf-tailed gecko (Carphodactylidae: Saltuarius) from the Melville Range, north-east Australia. Zootaxa, 3717(4):543-558..
All specimens have been found on "granite boulders covered by a rainforest canopy", "found at night on vertical surfaces of boulders or trees, between one and five meters above the ground."2 - Hoskin & Couper (2013). A spectacular new leaf-tailed gecko (Carphodactylidae: Saltuarius) from the Melville Range, north-east Australia. Zootaxa, 3717(4):543-558.
Saltuarius eximius at the Australian Reptile Online Database. Last updated 2015-11-02 15:24:34.
Retrieved from http://arod.com.au/arod/?species=Saltuarius+eximius on the 18th of April, 2019.


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Q: Select file path via GUI I would like to select my input file and output folder path via a GUI. At the moment, I simply defined my paths like this
#path to het input file
input_path = 'c:/Users/tobias/Desktop/object1/object2/inputfile.dxf'

#path for produced output file
output_path = 'c:/Users/tobias/Desktop/object1/object2/output_folder'

I would like to use 'QtGui' which is already implemented in PyQGIS. I try to implement it but I am pretty new in GUI programming.

A: I found a convenient way to get the directory via:
#start directory near to folder structure to save klicks

directory = 'c:/Users/tobias/Desktop/object1'

#get the input path

input_path = QFileDialog.getOpenFileName(None, 'Open .dxf file', directory,'*.dxf')

A simple string operation gives me the output path directory.
#Gets the first part of the file directory from input and adds the output folder directory

split_input = input_path.rsplit("/",1)
output_path = split_input[0] + "/output_folder/"


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Esther Rose, "How Many Times"
March 31st 2021 by Sean Fennell
I could be good at bowling. Like, really good. Believe me. If I practiced every day and worked really hard and was motivated, I could be a really good bowler. It's a dumb thought I'm ashamed to admit I've had more than once. Dumb mostly because, well, yeah, working hard at something is how you get good, right?
I bring it up now because it's how I imagine other songwriters might look at the work of singer-songwriter Esther Rose, whose third album How Many Times just dropped. "Sure she's good," they might say. "but she's good at her brand of breezy, New-Orleans alt-country, and I could do that if only I gave it my absolute all and became an expert." You could say it's a kind of back-handed compliment thought process that landed me here, but it's one I can't quite shake. The fact is, How Many Times is a really good, proficient, and sometimes genuinely great record, but ultimately it seems so hell-bent on mastering one thing so thoroughly, it can't quite transcend that very thing.
Transcendence, I will admit, is a lofty goal for a record, and again, Rose is so good at her thing that you can more than enjoy this record on its own merits. How Many Times is downright pristine, from Rose's honeyed vocals, to the prancing fiddle and yearning lap-steel of her accompanying band—you half expect this record to come with three fingers of bourbon and a cool summer breeze. She uses this precision to truly devastating effect on a collection of tunes I can only describe as tumbleweed love songs. "Keeps Me Running," "Are You Out There," and "Coyote Creek" create a triumvirate of hapless, yearning lovers, the latter two running the gamut from forlorn despair to stirring reunion with all the "old dirt roads" and lonely Saturday nights you might expect. "Keeps Me Running" marks the best version of this tumbleweed love on the record, its indelible image of a woman calmly writing love letters beside a raging fire is one of the most effective opening verses you're likely to hear.
This is just one example of Rose pushing herself lyrically, furthering the boundaries of imagery in a way she never has, even as recently as her excellent if unassuming 2019 LP You Made It This Far. "She's a little mess, you watch her get undressed / As I lay me down to rest in his bed," opens "When You Go," tossing us into an uncertain world with an equally enigmatic narrator. "Do you ever feel that none of this is real?" Rose asks later, giving the old-timey traditionalism of the song's structure a kind of hovering, ghostly mysticism. "Songs Remain" and "How Many Times" use this lyrical ambiguity most deftly. In both cases, Rose employs the time-honored love song formula she has clearly mastered to express something more metatextual: her love directed toward the very music she loves and creates rather than some kind of stereotypically rugged cowboy.
It's these little shifts in tone and purpose that stick out furthest on How Many Times, and there is surely something to be said about how they add to an already impressive catalogue, even if they don't drastically rewrite the rules of engagement. An artist like Alynda Segarra of Hurray For The Riff Raff has tread similar ground before, busting through and finding a way to outshine influences and tradition. Rose has very nearly mastered what she does well—an impressive feat, but one that should come with an imperative to push things further on future releases if she is truly going to reach her peak as an artist.
Above The CurrentEsther Rose
Earl Sweatshirt, "Sick!"
Beatrice Deer, "SHIFTING"
Rufus Wainwright, "Unfollow the Rules: The Paramour Session" + "Rufus Wainwright and Amsterdam Sinfonietta Live"
Aesop Rock x Blockhead, "Garbology"


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Amazon Prime on Steroids
How Hyperloop will disrupt everything
January 12, 2019 January 12, 2019 daniel	•, Amazon Prime on Steroids, greatest Hyperloop disruptions, How Hyperloop will disrupt everything, Hyperloop will disrupt everything, it is Not Elon Musk's Hyperloop, So who is developing the Hyperloop?, Suburbia on Steroids, The Ways Hyperloop will disrupt everything, Why Hyperloop will disrupt everything
Theoretically, Hyperloop will make commuting from Buffalo to Manhattan easy as commuting from Staten Island to Manhattan. To explain, Hyperloop One claims its technology offers a 37 minute trip between New York City and Buffalo.
Five ways; Oops we Mean Ten Ways that Hyperloop can make a Lot of Money
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As a next generation delivery mechanism and logistics solution for freight, packages and mail. Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd has described his company's technology as "Amazon Prime on steroids." That means Hyperloop would supercharge ecommerce by greatly increasing its' speed and efficiency, while tremendously reducing costs. For example costs might be cut up to 90% by eliminating the need for air freight while speed might be increased by a factor of 50% (Hyperloop currently moves at speeds of nearly 300 miles per and might be capable of traveling at 700 miles per hour).
What Companies will benefit from Hyperloop?
June 24, 2017 June 24, 2017 daniel	AECOM (NYSE: ACM), Airbus SE (OTC: EADSF), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Amazon Prime on Steroids, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B), BNSF, Boeing (NYSE: BA), Elon Musk's SpaceX, Hardt Global Mobility, Hyperloop investments, Hyperloop One, Hyperloop Stocks, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU), OC Oerlikon (OTC: OERLY), Prologis (NYSE: PLD), PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) and Toll Brothers (NYSE: TOL), Some Companies that Might be Poised to Cash in on Hyperloop, UPS (NYSE: UPS) and FedEx (NYSE: FDX), What Companies will benefit from Hyperloop?
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) – The Everything Store is basically a logistics company and Hyperloop is a next generation logistics solution. Hyperloop One CEO Rob Lloyd has even described his company's technology as "Amazon Prime on steroids." Hyperloop would make Amazon more profitable by greatly reducing transportation costs while speeding up delivery times. A fulfillment center in Ohio would be able to provide same day delivery for merchandise ordered in Chicago or New York by utilizing Hyperloop.
Hyperloop will be Amazon Prime on Steroids
January 26, 2017 daniel	Amazon Prime on Steroids, Autonomous Cars in the Hyperloop, Broadband for Transportation, Global Challenge, Hyperloop could be the Future of Delivery, Hyperloop One, Hyperloop One CEO, Hyperloop One executives, Hyperloop Test Might Take Place in April, Hyperloop will be Amazon Prime on Steroids, Kitty Hawk moment, Nick Earle, Rob Lloyd, Three Hyperloops could be running in Five Years
"It's Amazon Prime on steroids," Earle told Inverse. "You don't have to use a fleet of airplanes, you don't have to use warehouses outside of cities to store goods, because you have to truck them in to meet that one hour deadline that's in the contract for Amazon Prime."


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Kirkwood Mall Is Getting Three New Restaurants
Kori B Published: February 13, 2020
Matt Cardy Getty Images
Changes are coming in the near future for Kirkwood Mall. The mall's management company, CBL Properties, announced its plans today. The construction on three new restaurants - Blaze Pizza, Five Guys, and Chick-fil-A - will begin this spring.
In this morning's announcement, Chief Executive Office of CBL Properties Steven Lebovitz said, "We are thrilled to bring these in-demand dining options to the Bismarck community. Kirkwood Mall holds the dominant position in the market, offering a number of exclusive tenants including Carter's|OshKosh B'gosh, Sephora, H&M, and Target. The addition of Blaze Pizza, Five Guys, and Chick-fil-A will complement the property's existing mix and further solidify Kirkwood's strength in the market."
Five Guys and Blaze Pizza will be built in the former Herberger's parking lot facing South 3rd Street, adjacent to SCHEELS. Chick-fil-A will be located on the north side of the former Herberger's parking lot facing South 3rd Street near I. Keating Furniture.
Construction on this project will begin this spring. More detailed information and grand opening details will be shared as plans are finalized.
Filed Under: Bismarck, Chick-fil-A, Kirkwood Mall, Restaurants
Categories: Articles, Community, Local News, Newsletter


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Q: How to use PHP Curl::Easy to post a metafield to a product using Shopify API I am trying following code to insert metafield value to a product. But it giving
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A: You set your content type to form encoded instead of XML so we are parsing your request incorrectly.


Earlier this year I started to learn Illustrator (thanks Lynda.com). The image above was my first freehand piece. Keep in mind I'm a legal / policy guy so art and most anything else left-brained-creative isn't my thing.
But I thought if anyone would appreciate this pretty weak play on the "uni" it'd be Oppo.


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By the world-renowned seismologist, a riveting history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture, and new ways of thinking about the ones to come Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes--they stem from the same forces that give our planet life. Earthquakes give us natural springs; volcanoes produce fertile soil. It is only when these forces exceed our ability to withstand them that they become disasters. Together they have shaped our cities and their architecture; elevated leaders and toppled governments; influenced the way we think, feel, fight, unite, and pray. The history of natural disasters is a history of ourselves. In The Big Ones, leading seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones offers a bracing look at some of the world's greatest natural disasters, whose reverberations we continue to feel today. At Pompeii, Jones explores how a volcanic eruption in the first century AD challenged prevailing views of religion. She examines the California floods of 1862 and the limits of human memory. And she probes more recent events--such as the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 and the American hurricanes of 2017--to illustrate the potential for globalization to humanize and heal. With population in hazardous regions growing and temperatures around the world rising, the impacts of natural disasters are greater than ever before. The Big Ones is more than just a work of history or science; it is a call to action. Natural hazards are inevitable; human catastrophes are not. With this energizing and exhaustively researched book, Dr. Jones offers a look at our past, readying us to face down the Big Ones in our future.
Carlson's "Don't Sweat" series have given advice on tackling perceptions of and getting through life's annoying little problems. Rising above the "small stuff" in order to gain perspective helps find a more peaceful and fulfilled life. But what about the big problems? The book explores exactly that, suggesting ways of dealing with the incredibly difficult issues of life, including divorce, death of a loved one, financial setbacks, illness and difficulties at work. His ideas and advice should enable readers to find the necessary strength to conquer and move forward when faced with the worst.
On the Lower Frequencies is at once a manual, memoir, and history of creative resistance in a world awash with war and poverty. An icon on the 1990s zine scene, Iggy Scam traces not only the evolution of cities, but of his own thinking, from his early focus on more outré forms of resistance through more contemplative times as he becomes preoccupied with the need for a more affirmative vision of the future. In one of the book's key pieces, Scam celebrates the history and passing of Hunt's Donuts in San Francisco's Mission District. On one level an epitaph for a beloved hangout and on another a metaphor for the effects of gentrification, it's the untold history of an entire neighborhood in a single retail establishment. Whether handing out fake Starbucks coupons or dreaming of a future with more public art and punk holidays, Scam gives the reader inspiration for living defiantly.